Traverse City, Michigan
BELLAIRE — Lawrence F. Kalchik, 84, of Bellaire, died on March 23, 2010, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Larry was born on April 15, 1925, in Northport, the son of Wencil and Barbara (Korson) Kalchik.
Larry had resided in Bellaire since 1952, moving from Suttons Bay.
His greatest love in his life was his farm. He owned and operated the Kalchik Farm in Bellaire for many years and was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church.
On Sept. 11, 1948, in Suttons Bay, he married Joanne S. Belanger, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Ginger Kelly (Steve Schorling) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Judy (Doug) Ettema of Bellaire, Steve (Sylvia Schonauer) Kalchik of Battle Creek, Jeff (Deb Karger) Kalchik of Cannon Falls, Minn., and Meg (Dave) Zuern of Avon Lake, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kristin Atkinson, Jill Ettema, Andrew Kalchik, Kevin Kalchik, Olivia Zuern and Claire Zuern; a sister, Ann Callaghan of Blue Earth, Minn.; three brothers, Edward (Anne) Kalchik of Northport, Ivan Kalchik of Traverse City and Victor (Ruth) Kalchik of Lake Leelanau.
He was preceded in death by four siblings, Wencil, Mary, Christine and Tony; as well as his parents.
A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 11 a.m., at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. Fr. James Gardiner and Fr. Paul Kalchik will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire. The family will receive friends Friday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church.
Please sign our online guest book at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Dear Sylvia and Steve, please accept my condolences on the lost of your father in law and Steve's father . My wife and I are keeping you all in our prayers.
Celso and Maria Bejarano
March 28, 2010
We at Wilbur Ellis in Acme were saddened to hear of the passing of Larry. His smile and laughter will be missed by all of us. God be with all of you now and always.
Wilbur Ellis
March 26, 2010 | Acme, MI
Dear Joanne, It will not be the same at St. Luke's without seeing Larry there by your side. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen (Trumble) Laubach
March 25, 2010
Steve and Sylvia,
Just wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family on the passing of Steve's Father. Our thoughts are with both of you this week.
Mark and Marianne Lippi
Mark Lippi
March 25, 2010 | MI
Dear Joanne & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish your memories for no one can taketh away. With Love and prayers. Aunt Jane and Carol
March 25, 2010
Larry will be greatly missed by his friends at Ginop Sales! Wonderful man who we truly enjoyed knowing! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Becky Goodwin
March 25, 2010 | Williamsburg, MI
