Rebecca Ann Marchak

Gwinn

Rebecca Ann Marchak, age 33, of Gwinn, crossed over peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor due to a congenital heart disease. She was born on November 1, 1991 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Michael and Kimberly (Kallio) Marchak. At birth, the doctors found that Becca had a heart defect, making her way to U of M where the medical staff provided life saving surgery at seven days old. She continued to receive love and care at Mott’s Children's Hospital during her three surgeries in her first eighteen months. Knowing that was where she received the best care possible throughout her life, it was consoling to the family that she came full circle under the University of Michigan’s care. Becca grew up and went to Superior Central, Gwinn, and graduated from North Star Academy in Marquette in 2010 with her brother, Michael. She went on to take courses at Bay College where she took the trip of her lifetime on a school trip to Ireland. Becca’s bravery and resilience shone throughout her life, and she didn’t even get rattled when she was lost in London on the Tube for two hours. She worked as a housekeeper at the Island Resort and Casino, she was a summer hire at Potlach Paper Mill, and she loved her time working at the Huron Mountain Club where she was a hostess and server. Becca loved visiting with the families and exploring the property and grounds taking in all the beautiful sites. She also worked as a clerk at Target and Meijer where she loved to visit with the customers and to put a smile on everyone’s face. When her health stopped her from working, she became a caregiver helping her mom care for her grandmother and great-grandmother. Becca loved music (especially tuning into KLOVE radio) and going to concerts with her most recent being Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Dave Matthews Band, and Casting Crowns. She enjoyed camping and hiking and loved nature, wild animals, sunflowers, and butterflies. While cuddling with her cat, Chrissy, you could find Becca scrolling TikTok and watching Pawn Stars and Storage Wars. Becca’s lived and loved a selfless and amazing life. She never complained about what she was going through and was always worried about others instead of herself, she touched a lot of people and was a real-life superhero. Becca had hope and love in Jesus that made the hard times in her life a safer and happier place.

Becca is survived by her parents – Kim and Mike Marchak of Gwinn; siblings – Dreama and Michael Jared of Gwinn; her Nana – Donna Marchak of Gwinn; grandmas – Verna Kallio of Marquette and Sandra Collins of Pickney, MI; aunts and uncles – Julie (Jim) Magoon of Albuquerque, NM, John Marchak of Traunik, Tammy Kallio of Escanaba, Lisa (Greg) Horton of Kentucky, Wanda Donaghe of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Deb (Glenn) Smale of Big Bay; numerous cousins; many great friends, especially Melissa, Jennika, Holly, and Tonya; and her beloved dog – Daisy and cat – Chrissy. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers – John Marchak, Don Kallio, and Robert J. Leon; grandmother – Phyllis Blackstock, great-grands – Viola and Peter “Joe Pete” Pine; uncles – Robert J. Leon, Jr. and Richard Pine.

Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church in Gwinn on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Daryl Johnson will lead Becca’s memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at the church. A fellowship gathering will take place immediately following the service.

Becca’s family would like to thank the many people who helped care for her over the years: Dr. Edward Bove who started it all, Dr. Timothy Cotts and Rose, Dr. Reinhart, Dr. Michelle Kroupa- Kulik and her family, Dr. Mary Tobin Anderson, the emergency department at UPHS-Marquette especially PA Michael White, Forsyth Emergency Responders and EMT’s, and the pilots and staff at Life Flight. Thank you also to singer Ruby Leigh and Roger at Dollywood for your thoughtfulness you will never be forgotten.