Obituaries
Information
- Name:
- Viola Mae Stachowicz
- Date of Death:
- Apr 24, 2012
- Location of Service:
- St. Cecilia Catholic Church - Caspian
Viola Mae Stachowicz Age 83 Gaastra, MI
Died April 24. 2012 at the Iron River Care Center.
Born: October 10, 1928 in Florence County, WI.
The daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola (Clements) Belongie attended the Palatka and Caspian schools and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1936.
Viola married Benjamin Stachowicz on June 4, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Gaastra and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in 2007. Benjamin preceded her in death on February 25, 2008.
She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian and St. Ann’s Society. She was an avid reader and loved her flower garden and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by four sons: Dan (Joanne) Stachowicz of Iron River
Michael "Mickey" (Beverly) Stachowicz of Caspian
Rick (Jackie) Stachowicz of Appleton, WI
Chris (Laura) Stachowicz of Gaastra, MI
One daughter-in-law, Mary Stachowicz of Eagle River, WI
One sister, Dixie Lee (Curt) Denis of Iron River
13 grandchildren
Died April 24. 2012 at the Iron River Care Center.
Born: October 10, 1928 in Florence County, WI.
The daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola (Clements) Belongie attended the Palatka and Caspian schools and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1936.
Viola married Benjamin Stachowicz on June 4, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Gaastra and the couple were lifelong residents of the area. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in 2007. Benjamin preceded her in death on February 25, 2008.
She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Caspian and St. Ann’s Society. She was an avid reader and loved her flower garden and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by four sons: Dan (Joanne) Stachowicz of Iron River
Michael "Mickey" (Beverly) Stachowicz of Caspian
Rick (Jackie) Stachowicz of Appleton, WI
Chris (Laura) Stachowicz of Gaastra, MI
One daughter-in-law, Mary Stachowicz of Eagle River, WI
One sister, Dixie Lee (Curt) Denis of Iron River
13 grandchildren
10 great grandchildren
Nieces, nephews and extended family
She was also preceded in death by her two sons, Benjamin Jr. and John Joseph; granddaughter, Kristi; two brothers, Lyle and Glen Belongie and three infant sisters.
Visitation: Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Caspian, with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The Ladies of St. Ann’s Society will form an Honor Guard at the service.
Nieces, nephews and extended family
She was also preceded in death by her two sons, Benjamin Jr. and John Joseph; granddaughter, Kristi; two brothers, Lyle and Glen Belongie and three infant sisters.
Visitation: Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Caspian, with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. The Ladies of St. Ann’s Society will form an Honor Guard at the service.
Pallbearers: John and Jason Stachowicz, Travis Jackman, Dustin and Jon Wos, Brandon and Ira Denis.
Interment: Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River
Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.
Location Name
- Location of Services:
- St. Cecilia Catholic Church
- Street:
- 510 Brady Ave.
- ZIP:
- 49915
- City:
- Caspian
- State:
- MI
- Country:
-
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Condolence Messages
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a good woman and a good mother to all the kids in the neighborhood, looking out for our well being. We will pray that you get through this tough time with each other's help. May God Bless all of you.
Patsy and Tom Young Quote