Connie Kay Alvesteffer, 72, of Hart, Michigan passed away in the early morning hours at home in the presence of family on Friday, January 31, 2020. Connie married Richard Leo Alvesteffer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on June 19, 1965, within weeks of graduating high school and the two raised a family of four boys and five girls on Southern Drive in Hart. Connie thrived as a mother in the loud and boisterous home and considered being a mother as her proudest achievement in life.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, of 54 years, her brother Barry (Lynda) Rought of Humble, TX and eight of her children. Carri (Andrew) Wilson of Rockwall, TX; Susan Alvesteffer-Buyaki of Holt, MI; twins Anthony Alvesteffer of Fremont, MI and Andrew Alvesteffer of Beaver Island, MI; Joseph (Hea Young) Alvesteffer of Killeen, TX; Melinda Conover of Sheridan, MI; Amanda (Zack) Meszaros of Fulshear, TX and Sara (Matt) Richards of Hesperia, MI. Connie and Richard were fortunate to have seven grandsons and fifteen granddaughters, many nieces and nephews, and she was looking forward to her first great-grandchild in March. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, James Alvesteffer, her brother Jack Rought and her parents.
She was born on April 25, 1947, at the "old" Hart Hospital to Glenn Delbert Rought and Agnes Ethel (Howe) Rought and spent her early years growing up on Second St. in Pentwater. She was a tomboy who loved being outside and carried that enthusiasm further into her life through gardening, flower arranging, outdoor activities and taking her children to the beach. For many years, she played volleyball on a women's social team. Connie was an active member of the St. Joseph Parish where she was involved in religious education, choir, Altar Society and volunteer work through the church, especially chairing committees for the annual Ox Roast (which she would want you to know is the 2nd Sunday in July). Connie has been actively involved in her community her whole life; she has been a Girl Scout Leader, Boy Scout Den Mother, softball coach and 4H Leader. When she needed quiet time, she loved to read, paint, draw and do crossword puzzles, which happened when canning season was finished or she wasn't processing a deer that dad brought home. She loved laughter, and when she wasn't laughing, she was singing. Mom always had a kind word and a smile for everyone.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 3, 2020, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2380 W. Jackson Road, Weare, MI, with Father Philip Sliwinski presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church with a luncheon to follow at the parish hall.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed through www.beaconfh.com.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.