Mary Agnes Doyle
GALIEN– Mary Agnes Doyle, 94, of Galien, Michigan died Friday evening, April 6, 2012 at Jordan’s Life Care Center in Bridgman, Michigan surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born January 4, 1918 in Charlevoix, Michigan to Emerick and Maria (Svajalenka) Olack. On November 22, 1941 she married Lee F. Doyle at St. Mary Church in Niles, Michigan. She attained her R.N. Degree at St. Joseph Nursing School in South Bend, Indiana. She was employed as an RN at Pawating Hospital in Niles for 28 years. Mary was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Three Oaks; the Roy Chilson American Legion Post #344 Auxiliary of Galien; and the Galien Historical Society. She enjoyed fresh flowers, playing Euchre, and taking rides in the country with her sister, Ann. Mary loved and cherished her family. Her children describe her as a wonderful mother and role model.
Survivors include her children, Judy (Satch) Koltay and Susan Doyle of Chicago, Illinois; Pat Doyle of Boise, Idaho; Margaret (Mitchell) Gearhart of Tampa, Florida; John (Kay) Doyle of Bellevue, Michigan; Sheila (Joe) VanDenDriessche of Niles and Lisa (Fred) Schaller of Bridgman; daughter-in-law Lesta Doyle of Galien; 16 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lee in 1970, sons James in 1975; Michael in 2000 and Thomas in 2009; and by 7 siblings.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church with the Reverend Father Donald Suberlak, C.R. as celebrant. Interment will follow at Galien Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday at Pobocik Funeral Home, Three Oaks where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Jordan Life Care Center’s Activities Department, 9935 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, Michigan 49106 or Hospice at Home, 4025 Healthpark Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.
Tributes may be left at www.pobocik.com.
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So very sorry. She was a special,mother. and a friend.
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very special person who will be missed by many.
Our deepest sympathy to Mary’s family. She was a wonderful and caring person who will be missed by many.
Our sympathys go out to the family.So happy to have known Mary.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman.
Sorry to hear of the death of Mary. I always stopped to see her when I would go home to visit my family in Hudson Lake and Niles MI. She was always warm and welcoming as our family had been friends forever. Lee was one of my Dad’s best friends. My condolences to the family.
Sue Danielson Swick
Family of Mary,
She was a beautiful lady and a role model to follow. Mary’s love for her family and friends was unending. We will always remember her smile, her bubbling personality and all the good times we had at your house as kids growing up.
So sorry we will be unable to attend her memorial service as we are still in FL. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Love,
Ken & Donna
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I will always remember her wonderful smile and her laughter! The smile she has passed on to each of you. I remember the Saturday carpool to CCD in Three Oaks and the open arms Mary always greated the James family with when we would drop in unexpectedly.
My love and prayers to
all of you, my fun cousins
I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful woman.My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
We remember Mary as a fine woman who raised wonderful, kind children. She was also a great Euchre player who we had the pleasure of knowing during our years playing at the Galien American Legion. It was a privilege to have known her. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time.
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May time and memories help ease your sorrow. Love Brad
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.So many memories of visiting the entire Doyle clan as a kid.We all had so much fun. Mary and Lee were such great friends with my parents.
i was very sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother. she always made everyone feel so welcome at her house and was fun to be around.