"Jim , Since we haven?t fully transitioned to retirement in Fayetteville yet, we were unaware of Marie?s passing until Tom spoke to Dave this week. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Also, be assured that you both have provided a ?how to live life? legacy within your family and among those of us whose lives you have touched. Tom & Steph"
In loving memory of
Marie Therese Kovarik
Marie Therese (Moonier) Kovarik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, of Phoenix, Arizona died on September 17, 2011, after an extended illness and now joins her son James. Marie, who was born in Saint Louis in 1934, is survived by her loving husband James C. Kovarik of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter Susan Kovarik and her husband Dr. Brian Schneider, and granddaughter, Kiersten of Phoenix, AZ, her daughter Donna Romanow and her husband Jake Romanow, and granddaughters Sara, Katie and Emily of Edina, MN, her son Gary Kovarik and grandchildren Victoria, Jacquelyn and James of Phoenix, AZ, her son David Kovarik and his wife Heidi Kovarik, and grandchildren Kathryn and William of Syracuse, NY, her daughter Ann Laffaye and her husband Patrick Laffaye and grandsons Mark and Todd of Durango, CO. her daughter Julie Nolfo and her husband Drew Nolfo and grandchildren Alex and Maddie of St. Louis, MO. Marie is also survived by her brother Tom Moonier and sisters Julie Lommen and Laverne Nuttli. Marie was a graduate of Xavier High School and attended Fontbonne College in St. Louis. Throughout her long life, she meant the world to many people. She was a wife, who treasured her 57 years with Jim, a mother, who lovingly raised seven children; a grandmother, who brought smiles to each of her thirteen grandchildren’s faces; a sister, who was always there for her siblings; an aunt, who thought the world of her nieces and nephews and a loyal friend to many. Memorial services will be held at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road in Kirkwood, MO. Marie will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to submit online condolences.
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"Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you."
"Jim, We are very sad to learn of Marie’s passing. We have very fond memories of her. Our condolences to you and your family. May the memories of the life she built around her family and the love she provided bring comfort to you, your children and grandchildren."
"Dear Jim and Family, Our prayers are with you on the passing of Marie. With deepest condolences, Fred and Marge"
"Jim: I was saddened to learn of Marie?s passing from this earth in Sunday?s paper. I was unaware of any health issues and therefore somewhat surprised; although in these late days of our lives any thing can be expected in the near future. It?s been just few days short of 8 years since Edna died and I still feel her absence from my daily life. With family and friends to support you, life can go on and so it will be with you. Edna and I were very fond of Marie and her vivacious persona. My prayers will be offered for you and your family. Bob Fredericks, October 3, 2011 North Syracuse"
"Jim we are saddened to hear that you and yours lost Marie. Please be aware of our condolonces and, please let us know if there is anything we can do."
"We are so sorry to hear about Marie’s death. She was a wonderful person. Our condolences to the entire family. We know that she will be missed. Bob and Sue Rubino"
"Jim, I’m so sorry to hear about Marie. I lost Ann about a year ago and know some of what you are going through. Like Ann, Marie is now in a better place and we’ll see them again some day. Life changes (a lot) but it goes on. Enjoy your family. God bless. Love, Bill Kimbell"
"I’m so sorry to hear of Marie’s death. You all have my deepest sympathy. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time, and may your faith sustain you."
"Dear Jim and Family, We are sorry to see the notice in the Sunday paper that Marie had passed. It has been so long since we had contact with you and it was quite a shock. We are sorry we haven’t kept in touch. We only get a card from Bob and Frances Klaus at Christmas. We did visit them once when we went to Syracuse many years ago. My how things there have changed, especially the trees had grown so much; kids too. We are doing okay, spending a lot of time going and coming for doctor appointments for varous things. Our eldest, George and family, is in Colorado Springs, married to Staci, with four girls, two in college, two in high school. They are athletes. Lauren is at Northern Colorado University, majoring in elementary ed. Whitney is at U. of Rochester, NY, in biomedical engineering. George is an engineer at ITT. Tom is married to Victoria and they have three: Parker, our only grandson, and Allison, both who are in high school and big in band; Juliana in junior high does volleyball and basketball. Tom is an engineer at General Dynamics in Scottsdale. All seven grandchildren are excellent students and of course wonderful personalities, too. We are very proud, but not enough to spoil them. Ha! Our daughter, Susan, is an accountant at her church, the Northwest Phoenix Vineyard. Tom’s also attend there. George’s are Catholic and have some responsibilities there. George is on charter school board and coached soccer several years. We’d like to get together with you sometime."
"Dear Jim and all the extended Kovarik family, We were very sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. We had hope and prayed that it could have been different. It was so very good to talk to her earlier this year, but feel badly that we missed another opportunity before she left all of us. This is a great loss to all who knew Marie but especially to you her family and to you dear Jim. Please try to accept that Marie, with all her wonderful sperit, interests and love is still with us and is now at pease. God bless you all!"
"May she rest in peace, and be with our Lord in Heaven."
"I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish things could of turned out differently, the spirit was willing but her body wasn"t. She spoke of all of you lovingly, as proud wife and mother. Know that she will be with always and love your children the way she loved you."
"To the Kovarik Family, All of us from the therapy unit were saddened to learn of Marie’s passing. We all enjoyed taking care of her and hearing her many stories of her family. How she loved all of you. She especially gave me lots of motherly advice and even gave us some of your baby items when she learned a new grandbaby was coming to our family. I will always remember what a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend she was. May she rest in peace and I know she is now happy being with her beloved son. May God be near each one of you - Karen"