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CLARK BAILEY NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER Pat J. O''Neill, Director 113 Maple Street E-mail: clarkbaileynewhouse@charter.net Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 FAX: 906/632-7521 Ph: 906/632-8221 OBITUARY Leota Cecilia Piche of Brimley, Michigan died on Wednesday January 14, 2009 at Tendercare Nursing Home. Leota was born June 13, 1921 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Leota grew up on the family farm in Brimley and worked hard taking care of the animals having a special love for the Holstein cows. Milking chores greeted her every morning and evening after attending the Gladys one room school house located at the corner of 6 mile and Piche Side Road. Helping her parents feed the loggers that camped beside their property in an old bunk house in the 1930''s taught her the skills of cooking and baking for a crowd at an early age. Staying on the farm to help take care of her parents found her busy gardening and canning jar after jar of her famous pickled beets which she graciously shared with family and friends. She also took great pride in her freshly baked cinnamon rolls, sending them home with all who came to visit. Leota spent many hours quilting and doing needlepoint, making gifts for Christmas, weddings and baby showers. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, and crossword puzzles. Leota is survived by her Sister Monica (Piche) Baldino of Royal Oak, MI; a brother Paul Piche of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Nieces & Nephews Charlotte (Tom) Bikos of Washington, MI; George (Karen) Baldino of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Elizabeth Hubbard of Gainesville, FL; Charles (Gail) Baldino of Terrel, TX; Steve Baldino of Troy, MI; Donald (Francie) Baldino of Royal Oak, MI; Judy (Gerald) Olmstead of Traverse City, MI; Gary Piche of Tennessee; Michael Piche of Owosso, MI; Paul (Lexi) Piche of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Ann (Scott) McKenzie of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Mike Piche of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Cecil (Bonnie) Piche and several great nieces, nephews and cousins. Other family members and friends of Leota include Joanne Atkins, Jennie, Dale & Don McKay, Lawrence & Judy Piche, Roger & Donna Piche, Margaret Bell, Marion Snyder, Pauline Parr, Archie & Grace Piche, Bill & Marie Piche, Audrey Piche, Roger & Lillian Lipponen, George & Arlene Rogers, Chris & Pam Hennig, The Stain Family and the Everett Eagle Family. Leota is predeceased by her parents Herman and Ada Piche, Brothers John Piche, Cecil Leonard Piche, Uncle Fred & Aunt Inie, Uncle Bill & Aunt Mary, Nephew Lenny Piche. Visitation will be held on Saturday April 25, 2009 9am until 10am at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial for Leota will be held 10:00am Saturday April 25, 2009 at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church with Father Pawel Mecwel as Celebrant and Deacon Bill Piche. Burial will be Monday April 27, 2009 10:00am at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. The family would appreciate memorials to the charity of one''s choice. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Leota Cecilia Piche

June 13, 1921 - January 14, 2009