BOBENIC, Johnnie Bobo

June 5, 1930 - May 7, 2007 Peacefully at home with all of his family by his side, Mr. Johnnie Bobenic passed away on Monday May 7 after a courageous battle with cancer. Johnnie is survived by his darling, beautiful, Love of his life Marlene (nee McLean), his loving children, son Brad, & daughters Jann Costante (Gerry), & Pam, all of Callander, and his loving grandchildren Brooke Costante & Molly Bobenic. He is also survived by and be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, especially John (Jody) and Bill (Allie) Bobenic both of Calgary and Jim Schrekengost of Courtland, Ohio.



Born in Ruina, Czechoslovacia to Bill and Mary Bobenic, Johnnie and his family immigrated to Canada (Kirkland Lake) when Johnnie was a child. A great hockey player Johnnie was drafted by the Montreal Canadians after an illustrious career in junior hockey. After a long career in Pro hockey Johnnie returned to the North Bay area where he met the love of his life, Marlene McLean. They married and settled in North Bay for a short time then moved to Callander where Johnnie and Marlene worked at the family business, the Red Line Inn. Johnnie, with his charming and engaging personality, was a great car salesman at Mac Lang's in Sundridge, winning the Grand Master Sales award as top Chrysler salesman in Canada. In 1976 Johnnie captained the North Bay Sealtest Oldtimers to Gold in the first Word Old timers Championships held in Amsterdam, Holland. After retiring from the work force Johnnie truly enjoyed his hunting and fishing at the camp with his sons Brad and Gerry. He spent a lot of time in his garden at home watching his tomatoes and grandchildren grow. Bobo was truly loved by all who met him and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. See ya later good Buddy.



Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Thursday afternoon and evening 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held in the Martyn Funeral Chapel on Friday May 11 at 3:00 pm Cremation will follow with interment of ashes in the family plot in the Callander Union Cemetery.