January 14, 2015
Elsie Turschak-Krause, 91, of Essexville, our loving and devoted mother and grandmother was born into eternal life on the morning of Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Elsie was born in Flint on April 1, 1923, the daughter of the late John and Mary (VanTol) VanMullekom. For many years, Elsie and her husband, Gus operated the Silver Hook Fish Market. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, scrabble, crocheting and most of all being surrounded by her loving family. Elsie will always be remembered as the rock of the family and for her welcoming and encouraging personality. Left to cherish her memory are her five children, Joanne and husband, Mike Engisch, Gene Turschak, Mary and husband, Randy DePrekel, Jack and wife, Nancy Turschak and Judy and husband, Mark Joles. Elsie was the loving grandmother of Jaime (Mari), Greta (Mark), Charlene, Lisa (Eric), Stacy (Kevin), Jeff, Missy (Aaron), Danielle, Ben (Sarah), Sara (Davy) and the great-grandmother of eighteen. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Audrey VanMullekom and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanie Turschak; husbands, August "Gus" Turschak and Fritz Krause; brothers, Don VanMullekom and Jim VanMullekom and her sister, Sr. Berdine "Villana" VanMullekom. Elsie's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Monday, January 19, 2015, Elsie will be taken to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist), 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until the time of her 10:00 AM Memorial Liturgy. The Rite of Committal will be held privately in Wisner Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
I have always loved my mother’s smile!
Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Elsie Turschak-Krause.
As I sat at your memorial Monday, I was remembering so many things. Doing inventory at Joann Fabrics with you, and Mary. Painting the kitchen green with everyone, and unfortunately, the insurance guys suit coat. Learning to hoe at the farm until Jack made me go into the house. I apparently couldn’t tell a weed from a plant. Sitting up talking with Gus until you came and told me to go to bed. Going to town with everyone, and wanting to call you something, but “Elsie” seemed disrespectful, and blurting out “Mert” instead, and so you became my Mert. I read Joannes comment. I also loved your smile, but your eyes were my favorite. Such kind eyes. Please give my love to Mom, Freddy, and Greg. Rest in peace my Mert. Love, Sue
So did I Jo, and you are blessed to have that same smile.
Delle Valentine-Schwartz lit a candle in memory of Elsie Turschak-Krause