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Edward Verklan Obituary

Verklan, Edward Age 87, passed away on January 11, 2012. Survived by his beloved, Zita (Plese) Verklan, children Edward (Yvonne), Gregory (Jeanne), Richard, Samuel, and Susan Elaine Verklan; Grandchildren: Livia, Elizabeth, Margaret and Miriam Verklan; Christina (Greg) Doran, Kathryn and Rebecca Verklan; step-grandchildren: Chris (Rich) Cooper and Laurel (Pat) Zelko; Great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Jillian, and Jonathan Doran; Patrick, Heather and Brighid Zelko; Richard, Thomas (dec), Jessie, Alex, Joseph, and Sarah Cooper; in-laws: Lucille Kocjan, Lucas (Geraldine) Plese, Angeline Plese, Eileen Plese, and Clarence Kinzler; also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Michael J. Verklan, parents Gaspar and Mary (Masic) Verklan, siblings Frances, Nicholas, Samuel, Ann (Robert) Surdey, Joseph (Frances), Mary (George) Blazek, Robert, Margaret, and Jeanette (Vincent) Tartaglia; in-laws John (Katharine) Plese, Frances (Raymond) Butscher, Helen Kinzler, Walter Plese, Sylvia (George) Vulgaris, and John Plese. Ed was as a pilot in the US Navy serving our country during WWII from 1942-1946; employed with Ironworker Local 444 for over 60 years. Ed enjoyed crossword puzzles, Western movies, especially John Wayne, Notre Dame/Navy football, big band music, and tinkering around the yard. Private funeral services were held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life to St. Mary Nativity Church for a Mass of Christian burial; interment to St. Mary Nativity Cemetery.

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Published by Herald-News on Jan. 24, 2012.

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Connie Peterson

January 30, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. All my prayers to the entire family from a Marble St. neighbor.

Jeanne Landaiche Cremer

January 26, 2012

Dear Verklan Family,

Very sorry to hear of beloved Edward's passing. May you take comfort in God's promise of eternal life.

Jan Brown

January 26, 2012

Susan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Joan Landaiche

January 25, 2012

To the Verklan family - So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in the memories you carry with you.

Don Stubler

January 25, 2012

sorry for your lost Sincerely, the Stubler family

Glenn and Judy Steed

January 25, 2012

Dear Verklan Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May pleasant memories give you solace - and grant you peace - as you adjust to his absence in your lives.

Sincerely, Glenn and Judy Steed

dave cleghorn and family

January 24, 2012

rick,sam,sue, and your entire family.sorry to see about your dad.god bless you all.

Diane Marenche

January 24, 2012

To the Verklan Family....So sorry for your loss...With our Deepest Sympathy....The Marenche Family

Becky Pemble Deutschman

January 24, 2012

To the Verklan family - sorry to hear about your father's passing. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

Anita and Ron Boe

January 24, 2012

Ed and Vonnie, we are so sorry to learn of Ed's father's passing. We know he is in a better place now. May your memories bring you peace. Our most sincere condolences to your entire family.

Fred Bebar

January 24, 2012

To my old neighbors and childhood friends, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

JOE%GERI CARNETT

January 24, 2012

SORRY TO HEAR OF ED. PASSING HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

John Starasinich & Family

January 24, 2012

To the Verklan family, You have our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father.Our prayers are with you.

Mary Beth (Cushing)DeAngelis

January 24, 2012

Sam
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Know that he'll always be with you in spirit.

len wrona

January 24, 2012

sorry for your loss, God bless your old neighbor from vine st.

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