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Connie was born May 25, 1950, to Dean and Nellie (Smith) Reynolds in Gratiot County, Michigan. Connie married her love, Robert "Bob" Podolak on August 2, 1969, at the Congregational Church in Maple Rapids Michigan; together they raised two children, Chad and Brandon. She worked for State Farm Insurance in Maple Rapids for 20 years. Connie enjoyed any activity that was outdoors, including fishing, camping, and supporting her kids and grandkids at sporting events. She never missed a ball game. Most of all, she loved the time spent with her family.
Connie is survived by her husband, Bob Podolak; two sons, Chad (Amanda) Podolak and Brandon (Roxanne) Podolak; 6 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jadon, Lynnae, Lucas, Haleigh and Chloe; brother, Daryl Reynolds; and sister, Kay Zuzelski. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Nellie Reynolds.
Funeral Services will be held January 29, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Dodge Funeral Home, 404 S. Newton Street, Middleton, MI, with Brian Wicks officiating. Burial will follow at Payne Cemetery. Visitation will be January 28 from 5-8 pm at Dodge Funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Podolak family. Services entrusted to Dodge Funeral home.
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