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Rita K. VandeZande

Rita K. VandeZande

MARQUETTE, MI — Rita Kathleen “Maggy” VandeZande, 81, of Marquette, died Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019 at her home, with her family by her side and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

She was born July 2, 1937 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Connors) L’Huillier and was a lifelong area resident.

Rita worked for many years as a secretary for various businesses.

She loved the outdoors, gardening and flowers, spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, get-togethers with friends, playing cards, knitting & crocheting, cooking and feeding everyone and was an avid fisherwoman.

Rita is survived by five children, Leonard S. Johnson (Jackie Zinski), Leanne H. Vance, Randal Johnson, Pamela Johnson and Cassandra Zorza; grandchildren, Ryan Johnson and fiance’ (Kathy Lapine), Nicklas Johnson (Keri Flynn), Ashley Ann (Vincent) Michael, Shawn Johnson Greenleaf, Kylee Shaw, Jamie (Sonya Sutherland) Zorza, Peter John O’Dovero and Ciara O’Dovero; great-grandchildren, Scott, Wesley, Brock & Brielle Michael, Jaylei & Kyson Glenn, Brayden and Bryce O’Dovero and Charlotte Zorza; sisters-in-law, Betty and Kitty L’Huillier; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Alton “Swede” Johnson and Harold VandeZande.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, especially Annett and Deb for the wonderful care they provided.

Honoring Rita’s request, there will be no services at this time.

The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral. com