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Jean Raykovitz Obituary

Jean Raykovitz, 87, of Midland, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center, while surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on May 11, 1927 to Mae (Foley) and Francis Nagel. There she met and married Leon Raykovitz. They moved to Midland in the early 1950s and started a family. Jean was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. Her love of life was not affected by her deteriorating health.

Jean is survived by her six children, Sharon (Mike) Stack of Cheboygan, Colleen (Neal) Hamlin of Midland, Kate (Jim) Harris of Conway, Ark., Leo Raykovitz of Midland, Daniel (Linda) Raykovitz of Midland and Michael (Kam) Raykovitz of Lake Mary, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Nicholas (Amanda) Stack, Adam (Brianna) Stack, Jay Hamlin, Katie Hamlin, Scott (M'shelle) Harris, Lindsey Harris, Kiera Raykovitz and Brendan Raykovitz; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Stack and Charlotte Stack.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Leon; and brothers, Francis Nagel and James Nagel.

The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3901 Swede Avenue at Ashman Street. Father Kevin Maksym will officiate, with burial rites at New Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church on Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. www.waresmithwoolever.com.

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Published by Midland Daily News on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Linda Roller

November 22, 2014

I recall many times if i could not find my mom, it was safe to assume she was taking a walk around the block with Mrs. Raykovitz. I imagine them together again, doing just that :) Peace and prayers for all!

Betty (Waskevich) Thomsen

November 20, 2014

I was sad to hear of your Mom's passing. I am another of Tom and Ruth Waskevich's daughters. Mom and Dad were very close to your parents when they first moved to Midland and also your Uncle Harold and Aunt Stella. Your Mom was such a lovely lady and was always so gracious. May she rest in peace.

Judy Brown

November 19, 2014

I am so sorry, Mike. So very sorry.
Always Love,

Carol (Waskevich) Venney

November 19, 2014

So sorry to hear of her passing, our families were close like in the 1950s...My parents were Tom and Ruth Waskevich. Your mom Jean was such a sweet person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Walters

November 18, 2014

Love and prayers to all. We are hoping to be able to come to the funeral.

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