George Goscinski

George John Goscinski, age 94 passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at A Ewing Country Estates, DeWitt, MI.

He was born August 16, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to Frank and Sophia Goscinski.  As a young boy he lived most of his childhood in the Ashley area.  He married Evon Kioski March 12, 1942; they celebrated their 73rd anniversary in March 2015.  George was a World War II Veteran and served in the Navy 1942-1946.  While in the Navy, he and Evon made their home in Florida and Alabama.  In 1946 they bought a farm on Chandler Road.  He was a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  He was also a member of American Legion Post 502, past Commander and 40/8 Chef De Grae.  He was employed by Fisher Body, Lansing and retired in 1976 after 30 years.  George was always proud that he had a family that farmed together and thought his three girls could do anything.

George is survived by two daughters; Janice (Jeff) Martin of Middleton, Wisconsin and Georgia (Art) Ellwanger of DeWitt, five grandchildren; Joel (Mary) Martin of St. Michael, MN, Jonathan (Erika) Martin of Ashland, Wisconsin, Lewis (Nichole) Ellwanger of Olivet, Jennifer Loveland of Florida, Gretchen (Nel) Lima of Quincy, MA, great grandchildren; McKenna and Jack Martin of St. Michael, Nora Ellwanger of Olivet, sisters; Mary Pratt of Alma and Stella Karek of St. Johns, step brother Nick (Tina) Kurncz and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, daughter Sonja (Corki), brothers; Ted, Stan, and Frankie, sisters; Wanda and Helen, and step brother Pete Kurncz Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church Bannister, MI on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Bill Gruden officiating. Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI.  Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Monday, May 2, 2016 from 4-8 P.M. with a Wake Service at 7:00 P.M.

Memorials may be made to the St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 502, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan.