Mary Petroshus

Mary Petroshus Battle Creek Mary Petroshus, 92, of Battle Creek died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Mary was born March 1, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Frank and Mary (Boss) Sikorskas. At the age of 7 she moved with her parents to Allegan. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1935. On September 5, 1937, she married Edward Petroshus. They lived briefly in Kalamazoo before moving to Battle Creek in 1940. Mary worked in the production department at the Kellogg Company for 36 years, retiring in 1982. She was a woman of many talents and varied interests. She took pride in her cooking, baking, handiwork, gardening and photography; and was a frequent visitor to the family cabin near Baldwin and to the Leelanau Peninsula, where she enjoyed watching sunsets, walking the beaches and collecting Petoskey stones. She was an avid Lawrence Welk fan and enjoyed Polka Monday Afternoons in Manistee. Mary was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church, Kellogg 25 year Club, the Lithuanian Heritage Club and the L-Lakes Association. Mary lived her life for her family. She is survived by daughters, Anita Hallas of Haslett and Mary Jo Petroshus of Battle Creek; a grandson, Michael; and granddaughter, Kelly; sisters, Bernice Begeman of Kalamazoo and Helen Hitchcock of Allegan; numerous nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Petroshus; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Smith; as well as many close friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by Edward, her husband of 57 years, in 1993 and by two sons, Joseph and David. Friends may call at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home after 2 pm Monday, where they will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Visitation will also be held at the Gordon Funeral Residence in Allegan on Tuesday, from 3-7 pm where The Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Allegan 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 with Fr. Allen P. Jorgensen officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Allegan. Memorials to the Activity Fund at the Oaks at North Pointe Woods, 706 North Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49017 would be appreciated or some may choose to plant flowers in their own garden as a reminder of Mary. To leave a message for the family, visit www.farleyestesdowdle.com.