Celia V. Kodanko, age 91, of 17502 Hwy. M-35, McFarland died Monday morning May 21, 2007 following a lengthy illness at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba where she had been a resident for the past six years.
Celia was born August 9, 1915 in Defiance, MI the daughter of John and Matilda (LaBresh) Lusardi and she was raised in the Rock area. Growing up Celia cooked in the area sawmills. She loved to play baseball and everyone always wanted her on their team because of her baseball abilities. In 1932 Celia was united in marriage to Earl Englund at the age of 17. Together they had seven children. Earl preceded her in death in 1959.
Following Earl
Anonymous
Joe,
We want to express our sympathy for your loss.
Reino & Elaine Lintula
Marquette, MI
I would like to express my condolences to the family of Celia. Joe, Duane, Diane and the rest of the family. I was one of Celia’s care givers at Christian Park for five and a half years that she was there. Celia was a woman that always made a person smile. All the years that I took care of Celia she was always pleasant and everyone liked her. To Celia’s family you are truly wonderful people. You are one of the most dedicated families I have ever met. Always being there when she needed you and even when you thought she didn’t know you were there. She did! To Joe you are a very special man, a dedicated and devoted husband. She loved you very much. I am very sorry for your loss, I know it doesn’t take away the pain of losing her but know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time.
Audrey Deneau
Bark River, MI
Joe, Duane and family.
I’m heartbroken to hear of your loss. Celia was a grand lady who touched more people in ways she never imagined. Her legacy lives through all those she loved and and those who loved her.
Mark Wilcox
Houghton, MI
A Grandmother is a remarkable woman, she’s a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, laughter and love. She overlooks our faults, encourages our dreams and praises our every success. A Grandmother has the wisdom of a teacher, the sincerity of a true friend, and the tenderness of a mother. She’s someone we admire, respect and love very much. A Grandmother will always have a cherished place in our memories and in our hearts. She’s someone who we want every happiness, in return for the joy she always brings. A Grandmother is all the dear and precious things in life, when she’s a grandmother like mine.
Kristi Sexton
Escanaba, MI
Hi,
I am so sorry to hear about Celia. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. What a beautiful family she has. She was surely blessed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jan (Maki) & Jim Sczytko
Detroit, MI