Carol J. Lipinski, 78 of Buckley died Friday Aug. 31, 2018 peacefully at her home. Carol was born December 14, 1939 in Traverse City, MI. to Wilfred and Irma (Drew) Fehley. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1957, and attended North West Michigan College receiving her Bachelors degree in accounting.
On September 14, 1972 in Manistee, MI. she married Frank Lipinski. Together they worked their farm in Buckley for many years before Frank died in 2014.
Carol was a member of St. Mary of Hannah Church, but most recently at St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed her outings to the casino.
She is survived by her sister Martha Hays, Nephew Thomas (Rebecca) Hays of Buckley, Niece Cynthia (Erik) Pearson of Napa, Idaho, Great nephew Jacob (Megan) Elsenheimer, and great-great nephews Odin and Tydus Elsenheimer. Also surviving is a sister in law Kathleen Perkins of Arizona. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant brother.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 at noon from St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fr. Greg McCallum officiating. Visitation at the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City will be held on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. and then continue at the church on Friday from 11:00 am until the time of Mass. A Rosary will be offered Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Interment Ogdensburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions appreciated to the Fr. Fred Foundation 826 Hastings St. Traverse City, MI. 49686.
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