Minnie Cook

March 25, 1923 - October 30, 2018

Minnie Cook, age 95, passed away peacefully October 30, 2018 at Country Gardens in Pigeon, MI with family by her side. Minnie was born on March 25, 1923 in Austin Township to the late Laura [Grifka] and Peter Osentoski. Dear husband, Walter, passed away in 2016. She is survived by five children: Marge Lanzi, Lorraine [Dan] Beechuk, Gloria [Charlie] Seitz, Clare [Sue] Cook and Wayne [Linda] Cook. In addition grandchildren: David [Theresa] Lanzi, Paul [Heather] Lanzi, Kimberly [Jason] Brown, Robert [Robyn] Beechuk, Wendy [Glenn] Joslyn, Tyler Cook, Zachary [Sarah] Cook, Jason [Rhonda] Cook, and Alicia [Richard] Dondineau. Minnie is great-grandmother to Josh Maloney, Jessica Joslyn, Tom, Natalie and Katie Lanzi, Tenley and Carson Cook, Colin Beechuk, Bruce and Grayson Cook and Roman Dondineau. Lulu Maloney is Minnie’s great-great granddaughter. Minnie worked in the Detroit auto industry and was one of the original Rosie the Riveters. Walter and Minnie were united in marriage on October 13, 1945 in Ubly, Michigan. After 40 years of farming [right beside her husband], they retired in 1985. Minnie is survived by one sister-in-law, Rita Cook, and Chester Leppek. Minnie is the last of her ten siblings. She was preceded in death by brothers: Lloyd [Lucy], Lou [Irene], Clarence [Clara] Ray [Donna], Eddie [Helen] and John Osentoski and sisters: Anna [Tom] Tanton, Theresa [Peter] Rumptz, Irene [Harold] Lee and Lucille Glowzinski. There are many surviving nieces and nephews who visited Minnie frequently when she moved in 2016 to a loving second home at Country Gardens in Pigeon. Minnie was a life time member of OLLH Church. She enjoyed the Port Hope and Harbor Beach Senior Clubs. She and Walter enjoyed traveling in their retirement. They could be seen frequently enjoying polka dancing. Primarily, Minnie just loved people and would enjoy visiting most of all. She provided a beautiful, loving home with abundant food and conversation. Funeral Mass will be Monday, November 5, at 11:30 am at Holy Name of Mary Parish [OLLH] in Harbor Beach. Visitation will be at Ramsey Funeral Home on Sunday, November 4, from 2 PM to 8 PM, with the Knights of Columbus leading the rosary at 6 PM. There is also visitation in the church at 10 AM prior to the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to your favorite charity in Minnie’s name. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com