Marvin "Red" A. & Edith "Edie" A. Marek Vandervest

Marvin "Red" A. Vandervest, 95, of Algoma, passed away with his family at his side on October 4, 2019 at Algoma Long Term Care Unit. He was born August 20, 1924 in Algoma, WI to the late Fred and Mary (Dellis) Vandervest. He was an alter boy throughout grade school and high school. Red proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1944-1946. On June 28, 1948 he married Edith Marek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Casco. He worked for Algoma Hardwoods for 43 years as a panel joiner. In addition, he was a member of the Carpenters Union and the Civil Defense. Red enjoyed gardening, motorcycling, auto mechanics, and taking bus trips.

Red is survived by his wife of 71 years, Edith; his children Joan (Dennis) Captain, Mark (Nancy) Vandervest, Nancy Novotny, and "son" Robert Novotny Sr.; grandchildren Amy (Al) Wery, Jim (Cassandra) Captain, Wade (Jodi) Vandervest, Ryan (Lyndsay) Vandervest, Tyler (Casey) Vandervest, Troy Vandervest, Jennifer (Kevin) Cardinal, Robert (Emily) Novotny Jr., and Tracy ( Jessica) Novotny; great-grandchildren Amanda, Ashley, Amber, and Abby Wery; Julia and Grant Vandervest; Dylan and Gavin Vandervest; Hattie and Max Vandervest; Andree, Noah, and Eli Cardinal; and Hank(Robert III), Tommy, and Luke Novotny; sisters-in-law Lucille Springgate and Sandy Linskens; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary Vandervest; father-in-law and mother-in-law Ed and Leone Marek; son Bruce Vandervest; grandson Brian Vandervest; sisters and brother Marcella (Ollie) Kussard, Orville (Tuff) Vandervest, Marion (Joe) Selner, Patsy (Ed) Fiala; and brother-in-law Maynard (Alicia) Marek.

Visitation will take place at St. Peter Catholic Church, Lincoln on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 8:30 to 10:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. with Farther Edward Looney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Wiesner & Massart Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Edith A. Vandervest

February 6, 1930 — November 10, 2023

Algoma

Edie A. Vandervest, 93, Algoma, passed away on November 10, 2023, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on February 6, 1930, to the late Edward J. and Leone (Makovec) Marek. On June 29, 1948, she married the love of her life, Marvin “Red” Vandervest at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Casco. They were married for 71 years before he preceded her in death in 2019.

Edie was a hard worker, having worked for 10 years at Katch’s Department Store as their bookkeeper, 15 years at Algoma Memorial Hospital / Long-term Care as their bookkeeper and supervisor of the business office, also at the Algoma Label Company and selling Avon for 26 years.

Edie found great happiness in having 4 wonderful children, the birth of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the joy of having everyone over for Christmas and other occasions, and the joy of all the motorcycle trips with Red and overnight gambling trips with great friends.

Edie is survived by her children Joan (Dennis) Captain, Mark (Nancy) Vandervest, Nancy Novotny, and “son” Robert Novotny Sr.; grandchildren Amy (Al) Wery, Jim (Cassandra) Captain, Wade (Jodi) Vandervest, Ryan (Lyndsay) Vandervest, Tyler (Casey) Vandervest, Troy Vandervest, Jennifer (Kevin) Cardinal, Robert (Emily) Novotny Jr., and Tracy (Jessica) Novotny; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Amber Wery, and Abby (Doug) Craanen; Julia and Grant Vandervest; Dylan and Gavin Vandervest; Hattie and Max Vandervest; Andree, Noah, and Eli Cardinal; and Hank(Robert III), Tommy, Luke Novotny, Jonathan Novotny, and Liana Captain; sister-in-law, Lucille Springgate; as well as nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Leone Marek; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Mary Vandervest; son Bruce Vandervest; grandson Brian Vandervest; and brother, Maynard (Alicia) Marek, sister, Sandy (Dick) Linskens; also preceded by brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Visitation will take place at St. Peter Catholic Church, Lincoln on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. with Father Rex Palaya officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Kinnard Funeral and Cremation Services - Casco is assisting the family. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

A special thank you to Larry Jorgenson; Marge Naze & Family, for being such good neighbors; “that girl” Jessica Cornette, for her outstanding care; the first floor Bellin staff, especially the nurses Leighann and Payton for their compassion; Autumn Fields for making mom feel at home; Ascension Home Health for their great care, and Fr. Looney and Fr. Rex for their spiritual guidance and visits.