Lucille M. Smokovitz

LUCILLE SMOKOVITZ VULCAN- Lucille M. Smokovitz age 91 of Vulcan died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, MI. She was born on October 14, 1921 in Vulcan the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Ball) Moraska. Lucille married Mike Smokovitz on June 15, 1940 in St. Barbara's Church. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2004. Lucille attended Vulcan High School and later in life became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) after completing her education at Bay De Noc Community College. She was among the third class to graduate from the original LPN Program. She worked as an LPN for 23 years caring for residents of Pinecrest, until her retirement. Lucille was active in the community having served on the Norway Township Board Zoning Committee, was a member of the Michigan State University Extension, St. Barbara's Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and the Sisters of Isabella. Lucille leaves a legacy of hard work, frugality, and kindness. Her love for her family and friends will not be forgotten. She is survived by her daughters Anne Salzeider of Engadine and Janet Prohaska of San Jose, CA; grandchildren Toni (Bill) Chrabot of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Jeffrey Salzeider of West Bloomfield, Dawn (Brian) Russell of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Scott (Pavlina) Salzeider of Milford, Kim Poff of San Jose, CA, and Connie Hart of San Jose, CA; great grandchildren Sam, Eric, Emily and Nathan Salzeider, Ashley and Joseph Chrabot, Michael and Zachery Russell, Grace, Frank and Ivana Salzeider and Robert Hart; sisters Elizabeth Stanchina of Norway, Veronica (Walter) Gunville of Vulcan; sisters-in-law Genevieve Peterson of Niagara, WI, Carol Moraska of Norway, Margaret Moraska of Vulcan, Alma Moraska of Norway; many nieces and nephews. Lucille was preceded in death by her son-in-law Frank Salzeider, brothers Louis, Joseph, Paul and John Moraska. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Barbara's Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Lucille’s name to St. Barbara’s Church or St. Judes Research.

Lucille M. Smokovitz

October 14, 1921 - January 28, 2013