"Extending to you and your family this heartfelt assurance of deep sympathy, Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education and Employees"
In loving memory of
MICHAEL L. BORSKE
June 8, 1953 - January 12, 2019
Michael L. Borske, 65, of Gwinn, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette.
Michael was born on June 8, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leonard and Lois (Sawick) Borske. He was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School.
Michael married Catherine Olmsted in 1999 at the Presque Isle Pavilion.
He worked for Cleveland Cliffs in various capacities and at Gander Mountain. Michael was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, a competitive shooter and had achieved a Master ranking NRA high power classification. He also enjoyed cross country skiing and fishing. He took pride in raising five generations of Brittany bird dogs as well as running Ampa Daycare for his grandchildren. Michael was instrumental in establishing the Dog Therapy program in 1998 at Marquette General Hospital. He was a member of the Negaunee Rod and Gun Club and the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan.
Michael is survived by his wife, Cathy Cat Olmsted of Gwinn; children, Sarah (Thomas) Katona of Gwinn and Ben Borske of Lebanon, TN; grandchildren, Cate and Teddy Katona, and Autumn and Derrick Borske; mother-in-law, Margaret Olmsted; brothers-in-law, Timothy, David, Mark and Bruce and their families; nephews, Matthew and Adam; niece, Erin; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Lois Borske, and his sister, Susan McLeod.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18th at the Canale Gwinn Funeral Home from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Leon Jarvis officiating. An additional celebration of Michaels life will take place at a future date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the GBS/CIDP Foundation International, 375 East Elm Street, Ste. 101, Conshohocken, PA 19428, UPAWS, PO Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855 or the American Brittany Rescue Foundation, americanbrittanyrescue.org.
The Canale Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the Borske family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"What can you say about a man who loved animals, kids, and the outdoors? Mike never said a negative thing about anyone, not that I ever heard. His positive attitude towards his declining physical ability always gave me encouragement and lessened my fears of what I might have in store (with a similar autoimmune). The world is a better place because of his presence. I will miss him."
"Our deepest sympathy on Michael's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Cathy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all."
"G-man.. This is your old friend Paula.. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, I'm here in Marquette for the same reason. If you come home, I would sure love to see you. Call me if you want to. Love you G-Man, Paula 251-597-6677"
"Cathy "