Edward Stehlik

Edward J. Stehlik age 70 of Bannister, Michigan died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 23, 2006 from 2-6 and Friday, November 24, 2006 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel., Rosary will be prayed on Friday, November 24, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.

Edward was born in Flint, Michigan on March 15, 1936 the son of Joseph and Rose ( Barta ) Stehlik. He graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1954. Edward married Roberta Porubsky on April 19, 1958 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan. He worked for MMPA for 38 A½ years, retiring in 1999. He also farmed and lived his whole life on the family farm. Ed was an usher at church and worked at the dinners. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Edward was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church, Bannister, MI., Knights of Columbus, and the ZCBJ Lodge # 225 of Bannister, MI.

He is survived by his wife Roberta Stehlik of Bannister, MI, daughter Lisa & John Chapko of St. Johns, MI, 3 sons; David & Kathleen Stehlik of Prudenville, MI, Tim & Lisa Stehlik of Owosso, MI, Chris & HyDee Stehlik of Elsie, MI, 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters; Barbara & John Haruska of Ashley, MI, Theresa & Jim Lytle of Ashley, MI, 4 brothers; Jim & Helen Stehlik of Ashley, MI, Joe & Virginia Stehlik of Owosso, MI, Fred & Frances Stehlik of Ovid, MI, Larry & Mary Stehlik of Ithaca, MI, and many nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

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