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Hankiewicz, Anna M.

HANKIEWICZ (NAIMO) – Mrs. Anna Marie Hankiewicz, aged 77, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Guiseppi and Mary Naimo.  Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Jack; children, Forrest (Tammey) Brown, Dana Durocher; grandson, Jimmy Perkins; brother, Joseph (Jackie) Naimo; sisters, Mary Grace (John) Muma, Rosie Russo.  Anna was well known for her voice and was a member of the Civic Light Opera and Grand Rapids Opera Association, singing in French, Italian and English.  She sang for numerous events, including opening the Italianfest in Grand Rapids both in Italian and English.  Anna won the Tootsie Van Kelly look-alike contest and was Rudolph, the Easter Bunny and an elevator operator for Herpolsheimers.  She was a member of the Altar Society for St. Bernard’s and a teacher’s aid and paraprofessional for Grand Rapids and Baldwin schools.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, July 15 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 101 Hall St. SE with Rev. Theodore Kozlowski celebrant.  The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave. and one hour prior to Mass at church.  Prayers of the rosary will be recited 7:30 PM Wednesday at the funeral chapel.  Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Memories and condolences to Anna’s family may be shared at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com.




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  1. Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry,
    the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. I'm thankful for all of the blessings that Annie gave me and so many others. I'll miss her very much. She was always easy to talk with and very loving. Her smiles and laughs will never be forgotten. Unfortunately, I won't be coming from Texas, but my prayers are with all of you.

    Sent by Donald Fuller on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:03:36 -0400

  2. Aunt Annie,

    You are so missed. We take comfort in knowing that we will be seeing you soon and that you are free from pain and weakness.

    We love you,
    Matt and Laura

    Sent by Matt and Laura Kraft on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:16:33 -0400

  3. Jack & Forrest and Family,
    You have our sincere sympathy in the passing of your wife and mother. May the peace that comes from your memories, comfort you now and in the days ahead. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sent by Lu Ann & Rick Raterink on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:24:32 -0400

  4. My Aunt Annie was like a second mother to me. I loved her with all my heart and will miss her tremendously. She was an amazing person and is now an amazing angel. I know she is in God's loving hands and has no more pain. I am SO thankful that my kids and I were able to spend two months with her,here in Arizona. It is something I will cherish forever!! I wish I could be there for all of the family. I'm sending my love to all of you. Denise

    Sent by Denise Brenner on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:38:51 -0400

  5. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Anna, and so very sad at her passing. She was a very special lady and she will be deeply missed. My sincere sympathy to Jack family. Love, Terri

    Sent by Terri Polcyn on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:00:44 -0400

  6. My Aunt Annie had the biggest heart! She and her family were such a gigantic part of my childhood!! Im crushed that I cannot be there to give uncle Jack, Forrest, and the rest of my family hugs and support right now. I know all of our hearts feel broken, sad, and shocked that Annie who has been such a special person in our lives is not here anymore. We all loved her so much. I am so thankful I got to spend some time with her on her trip to vegas, and helped make her feel good(doing her hair), when I know she was not feeling 100% Uncle Jack, Forrest and family, we love you!!! We will be praying for you all!

    Sent by Elisabeth and Adam Bartrom on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:05:03 -0400

  7. Jack and Forrest, We are so sorry for your loss and you have been in our prayers since we have heard the news. You will continue to be in our prayers through this difficult time. Sally and Rodger Barveld

    Sent by Sally and Rodger Barveld on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:36:18 -0400

  8. Annie, I will miss your kisses - smack - right on the lips every time! You beat us home! We will have wonderful memories of you until we meet again. It's a blessed assurance knowing that your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ will reunite us on that day which has been predetermined by our Heavenly Father.

    With love and sympathy - Joe (Joey) and Karen Naimo and especially Ben.

    Sent by Joe (Joey) Naimo on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:17:24 -0400

  9. Jack and Forrest, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful,loving memories comfort your hearts. God Bless You.

    Sent by Kerry & Tim Ludlow on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:02:16 -0400

  10. We will always remember the day Anna sang at Forrest's and Tammey's wedding. It was the first time we had heard Anna sing and she made the wedding special by sharing her beautiful voice with all of us. We found Anne to be a joyful person and a devoted friend to our niece Tammey. We send our condolences to all of Anne's family.

    Sent by Joanne Morrison on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:52:10 -0400

  11. To Jack, Forrest & to all of her family, I am so sorry to hear that your loved one has passed away. I will keep her wonderful memories alive til we all will meet again in heaven. Aunt Annie was such a wonderful Aunt to me and my family. She always had a caring and loving heart and always was there to listen to us at any time we needed someone to talk to. The one thing that I will always remember is her laugh--I just loved it and she was always a happy go lucky woman. You and your family are always in my prayers.

    Sent by Eloise Russo on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:03:27 -0400

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