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- [S248] Staff, Petoskey News-Review: Obituaries, (Name: Petoskey News-Review; Location: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States;), Obituary: Krussell, Catherine Marie (Simon).
Catherine Marie (Simon) Krussell passed away quietly at home with family by her side on Aug. 5, 2010.
Catherine was the daughter of Alfred and Cunigunda (Daniels) Simon.
On Nov. 6, 1948, she married Raymond Krussell. Together they resided in Petoskey their entire life.
Catherine worked at McCrorey's as a teenager. She then went to work for Kroger's and later at Chimney Corners, before going to work in the lab at Northern Michigan Hospital, retiring from there after 16 years of service. When she was not working outside of the house, she would help her husband on the farm. She was always cooking, canning, or cleaning. She loved life and her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She leaves behind her children, James (Beverly) Krussell, Gerald Krussell, Cheryl (Lee) Krussell-Racignol, David (Janet) Krussell, Steven (Deb) Krussell and Margie Krussell; her special friend, Cleo Olson; brothers, Vincent, Leonard and Dan Simon; sister, Dorothy Krussell; and by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Raymond; sons, Daniel and Edward; daughter, Theresa McGarey; and by her brothers, William "Bill" Simon and Vern Simon .
A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Petoskey. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey and continues 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the rosary to be recited at the church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.
Those wishing to share a memory of Catherine or a condolence with the family are invited to sign the online register book at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.
Petoskey News-Review: 06AUG2010
HFA: 02AUG2016
- [S248] Staff, Petoskey News-Review: Obituaries, (Name: Petoskey News-Review; Location: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States;), Obituary: Krussell, Dorothy M. (Simon).
Dorothy M. Krussell, longtime resident of Petoskey, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
She was born Dorothy Margaret Simon on Feb. 19, 1923, near Remus, Mich., to Alfred and Cunigunda (Daniel) Simon. In March 1929 Dorothy's parents settled in Petoskey where she grew up. Dorothy attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School through the second grade and then the old Wabmeme School until graduating in 1937.
For much of her working life, Dorothy worked as a cook in the kitchens of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Reus Memorial and at Northern Michigan Hospital. For many years Dorothy was a member at St. Francis Xavier Church and served on the Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing and was active with the 4-H sewing class for many years.
On Jan. 28, 1942, she married the love of her life, Julius Krussell, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Together they shared 65 years and raised five daughters. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who always tried to be a positive guiding force in the lives of her family. She had an endearing personality matched with a keen sense of humor, sometimes dry but always on point.
Her family will forever remember and will dearly miss her wonderful smile, the little twinkle in her eye and the special way she had of looking at you, that let you know without a word how much she loved you.
Dorothy's surviving family members include her daughters, Betty (Joe) Merrill, Barbara (Mark) Scholten, Cynthia (Jim) Brewbaker, Diana (Oliver) Grams and D.J. Krussell; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Vin, Dan and Leonard Simon; and many nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Carole (Doug) Melvin, and their son, Wyatt, who spent many fun nights playing dice with Dorothy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius; her grandson, Oliver "Ollie Grams; granddaughter, Connie Reed; her brothers, Bill and Vern; her sister, Catherine Krussell; and sons-in-law, Jack Flynn and Mike Schmidt.
Dorothy's life will be remembered and celebrated with a funeral Mass that will take place Monday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Visitation will take place Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at Stone Funeral Home; the rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Dorothy will be interred with her husband, Julius, at St. Francis Cemetery.
While flowers are welcome, Dorothy's family suggests that friends consider her favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, as an expression of sympathy.
Petoskey News-Review: 06JUL2016
HFA: 18FEB2023
- [S248] Staff, Petoskey News-Review: Obituaries, (Name: Petoskey News-Review; Location: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States;), Simon, William A.
William A. Simon, 80, of Pellston and formerly of Petoskey, died Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 2004.
"Uncle Bill," as he was affectionately called by many, was born April 26, 1924, at Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, Mich., to Alfred D. and Cunigunda (Daniels) Simon. When Bill was a young child, the family moved to Petoskey.
Bill served in the United States Army with the Occupation Forces in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1947. Later that year, he married.
He is survived by three children, Sherry (Dennis) Lawrason, Terry (Dee) Simon and Karon (Lewis) McLouth. He was grandfather to Jared (Lisa) and Sarah Lawrason, Jason (Debra), Will (Danielle), and Nicole Simon, Darcy, Michael and Joshua Pickarskiki; and great-grandfather to Jacob, Rylee, Thomas, Hunter and Madison. He is also survived by sisters, Dorothy (Julius) Krussell and Katherine Krussell; brothers, Vincent, Daniel (Evie) and Leonard (Marilyn) Simon; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins, and close friends, Dorothy and Jim McGee and their children, who cared for him at Maveric Manor AFC for many years. His parents and brother, Vernon, preceded him in death.
Bill was employed at several jobs during his lifetime and retired from Manthei Veneer Mill, but his favorite occupation was always farming. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and before his health declined, he was a deer, bear and rabbit hunter who always loved to hear and share a good hunting story. He also enjoyed dancing, particularly a good polka.
A celebration of Bill's life was held today, Monday, Nov. 29, at St. Francis Church in Petoskey. Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Bill's memory are asked to consider a charity of choice.
Arrangements were handled by Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.
Petoskey News-Review: 29NOV2004
HFA: 02AUG2016
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