Stephen Chapko

Stephen August "Steve" Chapko, age 82, of Elsie, Michigan died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10 A.M. at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan, with Rev. Fr. Marcel Portelli officiating.

Steve was born in Ashley, Michigan on September 12, 1930, the son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Skriba) Chapko. On January 29, 1955 he married Mildred J. Cerny at St. Cyril's Catholic Church, Bannister, Michigan. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Steve owned Elsie Machine Company and he enjoyed playing cards, golfing and bowling. He was a member of St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife Mildred Chapko of Elsie, MI, daughter Pam Dunham of Elsie, MI, 2 sons; Terry Chapko and Sylvia Tyler of St. Johns, MI, Steve and Shannon Chapko of Elsie, MI, 5 grandchildren; Jennifer Dunham, Bethany and Neil Dreffs, Morgan Chapko, Amanda Chapko, Stephen Chapko III, 2 great grandchildren; Cooper and Avery, 2 sisters; Mary and Stan Divish, Margaret Chovance, and 2 brothers; Tony and Rose Chapko, Charles Chapko. He was predeceased by his parents, son in law John Dunham, 3 sisters; Helen, Irene, Ann, and 5 brothers; Joe, Mike, John, Bill and Frank Chapko.

Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan.

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