Martha Mildred Mikrot Jurek Kulas, 92, of Moose Lake, died peacefully, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Martha is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Felix Jurek and Joseph Kulas; infant son, Isadore Jurek; son, James Jurek; infant grandson, Jared Jurek; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Jurek) Keeler; six sisters; three brothers. Martha is loved and survived by eight daughters, Loretta Katchmark, Albena (John) Katchmark, Jane (Harvey) Herzog, Bernadette Baller, Sharon Gravdal, Martha (Jerry) Wickman, Ramona (Dennis) Sexton, and Roberta (Tim) Krattenmaker; four sons, Jerome (Cheryl) Jurek, Philip (Patti) Jurek, Dominic (Judy) Jurek, and Richard (LeLe) Jurek; daughter-in-law, Janet Jurek; 36 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Verna Mach and Josephine Klejeski; two brothers, Adam Mikrot and Florian Mikrot; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. VISITATION:6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 with a Rosary service at 8 p.m. in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake and will continue on Friday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Sturgeon Lake with Father Timothy Deutsch as the celebrant. Cremation will follow the Mass with private family inurnment in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Split Rock Twp. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Sturgeon Lake. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
My sympathy to your family in the loss of Aunt Martha. She was always such a laid back lady.I know she worked hard in her lifetime but always took one day at a time. I always hated to wake her when I went to see her at the nursing home. I always felt that she deserved her rest. But we always had a nice visit. May your memories keep her in your hearts.
Beverly Michalski
December 06, 2007 | Sturgeon Lake, MN
Reading the obit on Martha Kulas reminded me of the early 40's when Martha and her family were neighbors of my folks. I remember Martha driving the family car which may have been a 1933 Chev 2 door. A female driving a car back then was rare.
We extend our sympathies to the family.
Frank & Shirley Shusta
Frank Shusta
December 06, 2007 | Ely, MN
May the support of family and friends bring you comfort, and may loving memories heal your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise Mikrot
December 06, 2007 | Barnum
Martha - I was so sorry to hear of your loss (Moms are so Special). May all the wonderful memories you've shared over the years bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lucy Peterson & family
December 06, 2007 | Blaine, MN
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Marcella Kwapick
December 06, 2007 | Blaine, MN
Roberta, I have fond memories of coming out to your house and your mom would always have some fabulous treat for us. She was a special,hard working woman. I am sorry for your loss.
Sandy
Sandy Almquist
December 06, 2007
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Reta Kostecky
December 05, 2007 | Conway, AR
I am so very lucky to have been able to spend time with Grandma over Deer Opening weekend. It was so nice to visit with her. My children are so very lucky to have the best ever great grandma!! We will miss you and your very loving smile and warmth that you always offered to us and everyone.We will never forget you, you are in our hearts and memories forever.We Love You!
Lisa Winterfield
December 05, 2007 | Ogilvie, MN
I was very sad to hear about grandma.I WILL miss her.She is the last of my grandparents to go.It is hard to see that part of my life end. I will always remember her in my heart and mind.
She was by far my favorite grandma.I will always remember my time on the farm.I wish my son could have had a farm to go to. I have alot of memories of that time I will keep all my life.I will always remember the stories she told me and happy personality she always seemed to have.Some people on this earth...
Mike Katchmark
December 05, 2007 | Elk River
