Mary R. Payovich
January 25th, 1929 - July 29th, 2024
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Mary's Obituary
Mary R. Payovich, 95, of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.
Mary was born on January 25, 1929, to James & Helen (Fletcher) Lecato in Grand Rapids. She graduated from St. Joseph High School. On February 18, 1950, she married the love of her life Thomas Payovich at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were happily married until his passing in 2016.
Mary was a proud member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed cheering on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and playing cards.
Mary is survived by her children, Kathy (Bob) Landeck of St. Joseph, Laura (Jerry) Sarno of St. Joseph, Julie (Jim) Lhotka of St. Joseph and Tom (Dee) Payovich of St. Joseph; eleven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Payovich Sr. and parents, James & Helen Lecato.
A memorial mass will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 10:30AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 220 Church St., St. Joseph. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 9AM until 10AM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Connection Adult Day Care, 777 Riverview Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, St. Joseph, 269-556-9450.
Mary was born on January 25, 1929, to James & Helen (Fletcher) Lecato in Grand Rapids. She graduated from St. Joseph High School. On February 18, 1950, she married the love of her life Thomas Payovich at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were happily married until his passing in 2016.
Mary was a proud member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed cheering on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and playing cards.
Mary is survived by her children, Kathy (Bob) Landeck of St. Joseph, Laura (Jerry) Sarno of St. Joseph, Julie (Jim) Lhotka of St. Joseph and Tom (Dee) Payovich of St. Joseph; eleven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Payovich Sr. and parents, James & Helen Lecato.
A memorial mass will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 10:30AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 220 Church St., St. Joseph. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 9AM until 10AM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Connection Adult Day Care, 777 Riverview Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, St. Joseph, 269-556-9450.
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