Stephen Minarik

Stephen John Minarik age 65 of St. Johns, Michigan died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Cyrila�(TM)s Catholic Church, Bannister, MI. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate with burial at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 14, 2005 5-8 P.M. & Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday Evening at 6:00 P.M.
Stephen was born in Pompeii, Michigan on February 15, 1939 the son of Andrew & Anna ( Koreni ) Minarik. He graduated from Elsie High School and resided most of his life in the Elise & St. Johns Area. Stephen married Judy Jelinek at St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Bannister on October 11, 1958. He worked for MMPA for 37 years, Owner of Happy Hour Bar in Bannister for 19 years, and Eureka Hardware for 10 years. He was a farmer for his whole life. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife Judy Minarik of St. Johns, MI, daughter Cheryl & Brett Welton of St. Johns, MI, daughter Christina & Doug Bensinger of Holland, MI, son Terry Minarik of St. Johns, MI, daughter-in-law Maryann Minarik of St. Johns, MI, 10 grandchildren, brother Joe & Viola Minarik of Fowler, MI, brother Paul & Barb Minarik of St. Johns, MI, brother Andy & Marge Minarik of Elsie, MI, sister Betty & John Kirby of Elsie, MI, brother Vince Minarik of Elsie, MI, also survived by many nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, and son Michael Minarik.
Memorials may be made to St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan or Donors Choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.
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