Katherine Elizabeth Krchmar's obituary, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan Copyright © 2000 by Alice Eaton. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. MIGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed MIGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the MIGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. _____________________________________________________________________ Obituary from Clare County Cleaver, December 9, 1999 Katherine Elizabeth Krchmar, 89, of rural Harrison, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 1, 1999. Katherine was born November 1, 1910 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of John and Emma (Kovechat) Rodenish. Katherine E. Rodenish was united in marriage of Steve J. Krchmar January 11, 1927 in Morgantown, WV. She and her husband moved to Harrison in 1944 and he preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are one son, Steve Krchmar, Jr. and wife Sue of Harrison. Mrs. Krchmar raised a grandson, Richard Krchmar (Helen) of Harrison. She also raised a niece, Becky Rodenish and a nephew Joseph Rodenish. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 4, 1999 at Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Internment was in Maple Grove cemetery, Harrison, MI.