Slowik, Margaret Louise Margaret Louise Slowik, age 85 of Holton, passed away Monday at her home. She was born on Jan. 7, 1922 in Holton to George and Mabel (Miller) Larsen and graduated from Holton Schools in 1939. She later married Walter Slowik on Nov. 29, 1941 in Brunswick. Margaret had been a secretary at the Holton Public Schools for 35 years until her retirement and was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Brunswick. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was called Cookie Grandma by the kids and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking rolls and Grammy Milk Bread at her home, of which she was well known. She was always the last person to sit down to eat at the family gatherings as she was always taking care of everyone else. Margaret also enjoyed cardinals whether it was feeding them or collecting statues and figurines. SURVIVORS : her husband of 65 years, Walter of Holton; her children, Walter (Linda) Slowik of Holton; Margo (William) Stein of Holton; Mary Ann (Kenneth) Munford of Hesperia; Kathy (James) Giddings of Twin Lake; Michael (Angela) Slowik of Holton; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Marie Slowik on April 15, 2004. Funeral Mass Services were held on Thursday, March 29, 2007 from the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Brunswick with Rev. Father Mike Alber presiding with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery in Holton. Friends may consider the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to benefit the Margaret L. Slowik Scholarship Fund at the Holton Public Schools for memorial contributions in memory of Margaret. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Margaret on-line My deepest condolences to the entire Slowik family. Margaret was a very dear lady. I have many fond memories of her from St. Michaels and through my high school years at Holton. She always had a warm smile and a hug whenever I saw her. I pray for those of you who were close to her and I'll keep you in my thoughts. And altho the world has lost a a dear sweet lady may you find peace in knowing she's in heaven smiling down upon all of you. God bless you. Lisa Sorenson Posted 3/28/07 Please extend our sympathy to Walt, Walter, Linda and their families for us. We are still in Florida, Bob is recupting and we plan to be home on the 14th. Margaret was a wonderful person and will be missed by eveyone that knew and loved her. They will all be in our prayers and thoughts tomorrow. Bob and Sally Carbine Posted 3/28/07 May God bless and be with you, and watch over your families during this difficult time. Mrs. Slowik was a very special lady. I will always remember her from school - she was always kind and willing to lend you a hand. My most fond memories of her are from church. She always had a smile and a hug for me when I saw her and I will always cherish that. A kind, caring, and wonderful soul - A true blessing sent from above - A precious mother, grandma and wife - Always generous with her love - Her friendly smile and twinkling eyes - Could warm even the coldest day - Always putting others' wants and needs first - That was her special, kind, loving way - This extraordinary lady blessed many lives - With good deeds and kind words she shared - Whether family, friend or acquaintance - You always felt how much she cared - If you were blessed to have known her as "Mother" - "Cookie Grandma", "Margaret", or "Friend" - You know in your heart she is now smiling - And that her love for you will never end - Think of her daily, with a smile on her face - And remember all the good that she's done - She followed God's plan, had faith and love for Him - And she is now in the loving arms of his Son - God Bless You Mrs. Slowik - We will miss you. Laura Posted 3/28/07 My prayers and thoughts to the Slowik family. I have fond memories of a very gracious and caring lady who always had a smile and a good word for everyone. Margaret will be missed by many. Marion Van Lue Posted 4/2/07 What a terrific lady she was. The years I worked with her at Holton H.S. were made more pleasant and easier because of her. Besides being a coworker I always considered her a friend. For several years we hassled each other at the start of daylight savings time (I hassled her) and at the end (she hassled me). I'm so glad to have known her. Robert E. Ruggles Bob & Grace-professional retirees Posted 4/5/07