Rita Notebaert

Rita Notebaert, 88, passed away at the loving home of her caregiver, Sheryl Christie in Williamsburg, Thursday, February 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. She 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 and 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 guest book and share a message or memory with her family. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City to handle the arrangements.