Birth date: Oct 27, 1921 Death date: Jul 22, 2020
Joy L. Kalchik aged 98 of Ludington, formerly of Suttons Bay, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home in the arms of her two daughters. Joy was born October 27, 1921 in Suttons Bay Township, the daughter of Albert and Ann Read Obituary
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Joy was one of my earliest volunteers at the Sutton’s Bay Bingham District Library. She handled our check out desk with her warm spirit, plus she knew just about everyone who came in. When we said “thank you, see you next week”. She always replied with a smile and a bright “God willing and creek don’t rise!” Rest in well deserved peace, dear Joy. Suzanne Latta Hoff
I loved Joy. She shared so much local/family history in our conversations over the years. She went to school with my uncle Einar in the old stone school in Suttons Bay when Einar's mom was principal, and was a dear friend to my aunt Carolyn. She was proud to be 5th generation Leelanau - born in the same house as her mom and grandma.
Once when I said Northport was a quirky village, she said, laughing, “Sutton’s Bay is Norwegian and Swede, Pshawbeton Indian, Gills Pier Bohemian, Lake Leelanau French and of course Cedar is Polish. Northport is everyone who couldn’t get along with their own people!”
She gave great advice on making pickles, gardening and kids, and about her happiness being Frank’s wife. She was practical, very funny, smart and kind. I’m grateful to have known Joy.
Deepest condolences to your whole Kalchik family. Our brother Jim was a friend and, he always spoke fondly of Joy. He had the privilege of purchasing part of the Kalchik farm in Suttons Bay after admiring it for years. We lost Jim in Nov 2016 and his Mom/sisters have kept the farm and are enjoying it... we think of Joy and your family every time we are at the farm. We send our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, the Foster family
