Marjorie Pientkewic

MARJORIE PIENTKEWIC VULCAN- Marjorie Pientkewic age 89 of Vulcan, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation in Kingsford, MI. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Vulcan, the daughter of the late Omer and Roseanna (LaPlante) LaPorte. Marjorie attended Lake School and later Norway Public School, graduating in 1940. She married Martin Pientkewic on June 5, 1943 at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Vulcan. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1985. Shortly after graduation Marjorie worked at the First National Bank of Norway for several years as a cashier and bookkeeper. From May of 1956 through August 1965 she served as Branch Manager for the State of Michigan issuing car and truck licenses from an office in her home. After her husband’s retirement, she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada. They drove every mile in a truck with a camper as she did not care to fly. Marjorie was a devoted volunteer. She spent 23 years at the V.A. Medical Center doing everything from charting medical records to hosting bingo for the veterans. She also spent 23 years volunteering at the St. Vincent DePaul store in Norway. One of her favorite pastimes was sewing. She belonged to the Anderson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for nearly twenty years and enjoyed making items for their annual bazaar. All of the children and grandchildren have a special pair of pillow cases embroidered by her. Marjorie was a life-long member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and for many years served as treasurer of the Altar Society. Marjorie is survived by her sons James (Jeanette) Pientkewic of Elderon, WI and Michael Pientkewic of Vulcan; daughter Rosemary (Warren) Gianunzio of Norway; five grandchildren Wayne (Karen) Gasbarro of Orlando, FL and children Dominic, Adrienne and Dallan; Steven (Donna) Gasbarro of Appleton, WI.; Michael (Leanne) Gianunzio of Hillsboro, OR; Pattie (Kenneth) Pientkewic of Rothschild, WI and children Kenny, Matthew and Brennan; Carla (Wes) Messier and children Logan and Ceara; sister Rose Marie Muraro of Norway; brother-in-law Ernie Lardenoit of Norway; sister-in-law Cecelia Oleksy of Kenosha, WI; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Karen; sisters Eva Lardenoit and LaVerne Arnoldi; and a special friend Carl Evosevich. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 1 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis, presiding. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Marjorie Pientkewic

September 8, 1921 - January 25, 2011