Agnes Rozich

Obituary of Agnes Rozich Agnes Lucy Rozich, 94, a former resident of Painesdale and Houghton, went to a better place Thursday morning January 22, 2015, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident for the past six years. Aggie, as she liked to be called, was born September 6, 1920 in the Baltic, Michigan suburb of Brooklyn, one of seven children of the late Peter and Lucy (Rebrovich) Thomas. As a child the family moved to Detroit (Hamtramck) where she attended Mumford High School. In 1940 she was united in marriage to Joseph Rozich. The couple resided in Hamtramck for several years before returning to the Copper Country to make their home in Painesdale. In 1989, Joseph preceded her in death. Aggie also resided in the Forest Park Apartments in Houghton, before becoming a resident patient of the Houghton County Medical Care facility. While Aggie resided in Painesdale, she and her husband operated the Painesdale Texaco for 12 years. She pumped gas, fixed flat tires, changed oil……all duties of a gas station proprietor. Mrs. Rozich was a very active member of the Holy Family Church of South Range. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was an avid Detroit Tiger and Red Wing fan. The latter was solidified when she met Gordie Howe at the Red Wing function in the South Range Community Hall. As a young woman, Aggie played fast pitch softball and was an outstanding pitcher. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Surviving is: Her children: Thomas Rozich of Houghton Patrick (Val Marie) Rozich of Hancock Carol (Randall) Lorenz of Kingsford Her grandchildren: Thomas, Michelle, and Kathryn Rozich Aleksandar and Danica Rozich Jason and Jessica Lorenz Her great grandchild; Quinton Rozich Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes will be held at 11 am Wednesday January 28, 2015, at the Holy Family Church of South Range with Fr. Corbin Eddy to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton. Friends may call on Wednesday January 28, 2015 from 10 am until the time of services at the church. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests that memorials be given to the Holy Family Catholic Church of South Range in memory of Agnes L. Rozich. To view Agnes's obituary or send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net The Memorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Homes have been assisting the family with arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Agnes Rozich, please visit Tribute Store