Clarice “LeNore” Kosovec

KINGSFORD — Clarice “LeNore” Kosovec, 93, of Kingsford, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson.

She was born in Iron Mountain on Dec. 20, 1929, daughter of the late Edwin and Clarice (Corrigan) Olsen. LeNore was a life-long member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Parish. Not only did she meet her future husband, John Kosovec, there at the age of 13, but she also started playing the organ for the church that year. LeNore graduated from Kingsford High School in 1947. In 1950, she and John were united in marriage, sharing 54 years together before John preceded her in death in 2004. LeNore spent much of her time volunteering all over the community including for the local hospitals, many of the nursing homes, the library, parish and Knights of Columbus events, and she was particularly fond of her time spent in Steve Cavalieri’s special education class. She was a hard worker, taking many positions over the years but ultimately retiring from her career with Ball and Christy Furniture. LeNore will also be remembered for her creative side, shining through not just in her music but also through her poetry and painting.

LeNore will be deeply missed by her children, Dr. Michael (Linda) Kosovec, Cheryl (Jeff) Hart, and Patrick Kosovec; grandchildren, Michelle (Nathan) Barrows, James Jr. (Jamie) Ghere, Daniel Ghere, Matthew Ghere, Anthony Hart, Brian (Kristen) Ghere, Jennifer (James) Morrow, and Eric Kosovec; great-grandchildren, Laurel, Linnea, Alexander, Tyler, Harper, John, Carson, Charlotte, and Ellis; sister, Joanne Hebert; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, LeNore is preceded in death by her children, Daniel Kosovec and Denise Ghere; granddaughter, Lauren Kosovec; sisters, Irene (Dave) Cavalieri and Joyce (Andy) Bolander; and a brother-in-law, Ron Hebert.

Visitation will be at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, followed by a funeral procession to St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass led by Rev. Mike Woempner at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Clarice “LeNore” Kosovec online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.