Michael Kresnak

MICHAEL KRESNAK 95, of Mancelona, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Michael was born on March 18, 1912 in Myslava, Czechoslovakia the son of Michael and Mary (Nic) Kresnak. He was a lifelong resident of Mancelona where he was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a past member of the American Legion in Mancelona. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and enjoyed fishing and camping. On June 19, 1993 in Mancelona, he married Mary Ida Sheldon who survives. Also surviving are two children, Andy (Lisa) Kresnak of Granger, IN., Connie (Barry) Cole of Mancelona, seven step-children, Bill (Burneda) Alexander of Gaylord, Mary (Cliff) Scholl of Mancelona, Linda (Ferrell) Thomas of Grayling, Shirley (Jim) Lucas of Alden, Pastor Art Alexander of New York, David (Gody) Alexander of Gaylord and Rick (Deb) Alexander of Mancelona, a brother Paul (Molly) Kresnak of Mancelona, two sisters Margaret Puroll of Gladwin, Rose (Chuck) Belanger of Bellaire, 4 grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, Andy and John Kresnak, five sisters, Mary Dobie, Mary Kresnak, Rose, Kate and Ann. Visistation will be Friday, April 13, from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Mancelona Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 2 p.m.at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona. Fr. Dale Magoon officiating. Interment is in Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Traverse Right to Life, P.O. Box 5416, Traverse City, MI., 49696. Arrangements were handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign our online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com