Sophia J. “Bubbles†Grahek
May 8, 1920 - July 6, 2012
Sophia J. “Bubbles†Grahek of Cadillac died Friday, July 6, 2012 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 92. She was born on May 8, 1920 in Pinconning, Michigan to Walter & Caroline (Balczunas) Urbaniak. On November 15, 1943 in Cadillac she married Frank Grahek and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2009. “Bubbles†had been employed as an LPN at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac for over 60 years. She had also worked and taught at Camp Hoxey for Job Corps. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac and was active in helping her husband with Knights of Columbus events for several years. Mrs. Grahek had also served as the Haring Township Treasure for many years. Survivors include her daughters: Sandra (Dean) Lindsay of Alexandria, LA and Barbara (Kerry) O\'Donohue of Holland, Michigan, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers; Alex Urbaniak of Howell, Ray Urbaniak of California and Leonard Urbaniak of Midland and many nieces and nephews. In addition her parents and husband she was preceded in death by six brothers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Msgr. Francis J. Murphy as celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac. Friends may meet the family from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Monday (Today) at Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or to the Knights of Columbus #1224 of Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.
Sophia J. “Bubbles†Grahek of Cadillac died Friday, July 6, 2012 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was 92. She was born on May 8, 1920 in Pinconning, Michigan to Walter & Caroline (Balczunas) Urbaniak. On November 15, 1943 in Cadillac she married... View Obituary & Service Information
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