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February 5, 2012

Rita Notebaert

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TRAVERSE CITY — Rita Notebaert, 88, passed away in Williamsburg at the loving home of her caregiver, Sheryl Christie, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

Rita was born April 13, 1923, in Belle River, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in Detroit the cherished daughter of the late Russell and Lillian Bruckner.

She was the beloved wife of the late Tom; dear sister of the late Mark (Marie) VanEvery; daughter-in-law of the late Gerard and Marguerite Notebaert; and sister-in-law of Tensie Egnatios.

Rita and her beloved husband, the late Thomas G. Notebaert, were married at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Detroit on May 14, 1949. They honeymooned at Traverse City's Park Place Hotel and at their cottage on Torch Lake. They made their home in Plymouth until retiring to Elk Rapids. Rita leaves behind their daughter, Michelle (Jerry Dietrich) Notebaert, of Elk Rapids; and their son, Craig (Georgia) Notebaert, of Plymouth.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Amy (Nick) Anderson, Ryan (Sarah) Notebaert, Roth Notebaert and Carlee Notebaert; great-grandchildren, Alex Goss, Abby Goss, Mandy Anderson, Cameron Anderson, Evan Notebaert, Savannah Notebaert, Matthew Notebaert and Isabella Notebaert; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Rita's life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 143 Charles, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.

Please visit Rita's webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the online guestbook and share a message or memory with her family.

The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City, to handle the arrangements.

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