Avanell "Nellie" Chase, 82, of Kalkaska, passed away Mon, Sep 8, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Nellie was born Apr 10, 1926 to John Marvin and Florence (Hubbell) McFarren in Traverse City.
Nellie was the cherished wife of William "Bill" Chase, sharing 60 years of happiness and love, and the loving mother of Gary (Doralie) Chase and Steven (Colleen) Chase. Nellie has five treasured grandchildren, Chris, Heather, Brianne, Amanda, and Shelby; five great grandchildren, Owen Mayberry, Collin Chase, Macy Koke, Dakota Chase, and Emilia Koke; 10 nephews; 6 nieces; 13 great nephews, and 12 great nieces. Nellie remembered each of them every year with a card on their birthday, from their first right no through to their eighteenth. Nellie's brother was Lyle (Gloria) McFarren; and sister in law, Dorothy (Robert) Fifarek.
Nellie was preceded in death by two sisters, Marce (Glenn) Plucker and Leatha McFarren, and one brother, Eldon (Mary) Way.
On Aug 28, 1948, Nellie joined William Raymond Chase in marriage at St Francis Church in Traverse City. They raised their family in Battle Creek and Farmington Hills and retired to Kalkaska.
Nellie was an active church member at St Mary of the Woods Catholic Church; she loved to serve the Lord with song. Her main interest in life was caring for her family and enjoying time with her extended family.
Visitation was held on Thu, Sep 11 from 4 pm until 8 pm with a scripture service at 7 pm at the Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home; The Mass of Christian Burial was on Fri at 11 am at St Mary of the Woods. The Rev. James Barrand officiated the ceremony. Burial will be at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Traverse City.
