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Kenneth Goike,

1934 - 2011

BORN

1934

DIED

2011

Kenneth Goike, Obituary

Kenneth Goike, age 76, of Ray Township, died May 14, 2011. Kenny was a former chief of Animal Control for Macomb County, a member of St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, Armada and the K of C Council and a former member of the St. Lawrence K of C. He was also active in the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive and St. Mary's School Men's Club. Kenny was a past Vice President of the Armada Fair Board, past President of the Livestock Sale Committee, member of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibits, Michigan Snowmobiling Association, and the F.O.P. He was a former volunteer bus driver for St. Mary's School and Mount Clemens YMCA. Kenny is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Allemon); children, State Representative Kenneth F. (Sherry) Goike, John (Suzanne) Goike, Mary Frances (Mark) VanDenBrouck, Karen (Dale) Niedzwiecki, Kevin (Laura) Goike and Michelle (Todd) Barr; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ron (Carol) Goike, Leonard (Kay) Goike and James (Robin) Goike; and sisters, Geraldine Flynn, Mildred (Richard) Caldwell and Arlene Maniaci. Kenny was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Isabel (nee Smith) Goike and his grandson, Brent. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Francis-St. Maximilian Catholic Church, 62811 New Haven Road, Ray Township. Burial West Berlin Cemetery, Berlin Township. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m., with an evening K of C Rosary, and Tuesday 1-9 p.m., at Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Avenue (north of 33 Mile), Armada and at church Wednesday 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials for family wishes. www. haussfuneralhomes.com
Published by The Macomb Daily from May 14 to May 15, 2011.

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Theresa Gilliam

May 25, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. We just lost our Dad too and know the pain and emptyness that you are all feeling. Prayers and comfort go out to each of you. Theresa Gilliam

Tracey Sferlazza

May 18, 2011

Thinking of you during this challenging time.

Chris Tschirhart

May 18, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our family has many great memories of Kenny. He alway's made our family feel right at home when we visited up north. He always treated our youngest daughter Stephanie like she was one of his own granddaughters. Once again, our thoughts and prayers for all of you.
The Tschirhart family

Andrea Allemon

May 18, 2011

Sympathy and prayers to Mary and family. Kenny was a wonderful brother-in-law and will be missed. We have lots of great memories !!!!!
Love, Henry and Andrea

May 16, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Kenny. We will miss his stories that he shared about working with my dad and husband Joe at the Animal Shelter. He was fun to work with and always had a something to say to keep everyone laughing. We will miss seeing him at the County parties and Armada Fair. He loved to tell us stories about his family, he was very proud. He will be truly missed-our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Joe and Kathy Pietrzak
Ken, Nancy, Kenny and Kyler Kolb

William Susick And family

May 15, 2011

God speed to the healing of all the hearts that are saddened by his passing. But death is a true gift, With God blessing he will and all those believe, Will encounter those that have left us to be with him. This day will be sadden and rejoiced and must be treasured in our hearts.

Ann Walsh

May 15, 2011

Aunt Mary and all my cousins:
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Kenny.
We are are going to miss him. I always loved the little talks we had and all the advise he gave me, it really meant alot to me.
Jen said she is going to miss see him on the golf cart at the fair.
Jess said she loved him and is going to miss him, but will see him again in heaven.
He was a great guy and will be missed.
Ann Walsh

Philis DeSaele

May 15, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my heart. May God bless you in your time of sorrow and bring joy into your heart.

May 15, 2011

Aunt Mary, Ken, John, Franny, Karen, Kevin, and Michelle (and everyone else)....My heart was heavy when I heard about Uncle Kenny. I know he is in heaven now shooting the breeze with Grandma and Grandpa and seeing Brent again....Maybe they are already playing Shoot the Moon. I am sorry that we can not be there for the funeral, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We hope to see you this summer...Love Jacki...and Jack, Jess Rorri and Kevin

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