Obituary for Gayle Karyn Mrdjenovich
Gayle Karyn Mrdjenovich, 78, of
404 Bernard St., Hurley, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at the
Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, where she had been a
resident for a short time. Mrs Mrdjenovich was born Dec. 10, 1931 in
Montreal, Wis., daughter of the late Helmer and Elsie Holgers. She attended
school in Montreal and Hurley where she excelled in academics and music. Gayle
graduated with honors from the Hurley High School in 1949. Upon graduation, she became the administrative
assistant to the superintendent of the Hurley School District and later served
as the court stenographer for the Iron County court system for a number of years
before resigning to become a devoted mother. On July 11, 1953 she was married to Steve
Mrdjenovich at the First Presbyterian Church in Hurley by the late Rev. C.L.
Harries. They were married 39 years; he preceded her in death on Feb. 7,
1992. Gayle loved music and had a beautiful voice,
she could be heard singing many of the old standards. Gayle also taught herself
to play piano and organ, and was a wonderful artist when prompted to draw! She
was a fabulous cook, seamstress and baker. Her biggest joy and passion in life
was caring for her family and husband. Surviving are two sons, Paul D. and his friend
Andrene Peterson of Hurley, and Steven (Mary) of Maple Grove, Minn., and a
daughter, Patrice Mrdjenovich-Hanks (Darrel) of Rochester, Minn.; seven
grandchildren, Zachary, Megan, Daniel, Virginia, Maranda, Marcus and Holly;
and two brothers, Robert (Fran) Holgers of Eveleth, Minn. and Alan (Valerie)
Holgers of Bend, Ore. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her
parents. Private family services will be
held. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery,
Ironwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Hurley Education Foundation in care of Paul Mrdjenovich, 404 Bernard St.,
Hurley, Wis. 54534. Gayle's obituary may be viewed online and
condolences given to her family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick
Funeral Home Inc., Ironwood.
404 Bernard St., Hurley, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at the
Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, where she had been a
resident for a short time. Mrs Mrdjenovich was born Dec. 10, 1931 in
Montreal, Wis., daughter of the late Helmer and Elsie Holgers. She attended
school in Montreal and Hurley where she excelled in academics and music. Gayle
graduated with honors from the Hurley High School in 1949. Upon graduation, she became the administrative
assistant to the superintendent of the Hurley School District and later served
as the court stenographer for the Iron County court system for a number of years
before resigning to become a devoted mother. On July 11, 1953 she was married to Steve
Mrdjenovich at the First Presbyterian Church in Hurley by the late Rev. C.L.
Harries. They were married 39 years; he preceded her in death on Feb. 7,
1992. Gayle loved music and had a beautiful voice,
she could be heard singing many of the old standards. Gayle also taught herself
to play piano and organ, and was a wonderful artist when prompted to draw! She
was a fabulous cook, seamstress and baker. Her biggest joy and passion in life
was caring for her family and husband. Surviving are two sons, Paul D. and his friend
Andrene Peterson of Hurley, and Steven (Mary) of Maple Grove, Minn., and a
daughter, Patrice Mrdjenovich-Hanks (Darrel) of Rochester, Minn.; seven
grandchildren, Zachary, Megan, Daniel, Virginia, Maranda, Marcus and Holly;
and two brothers, Robert (Fran) Holgers of Eveleth, Minn. and Alan (Valerie)
Holgers of Bend, Ore. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her
parents. Private family services will be
held. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery,
Ironwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Hurley Education Foundation in care of Paul Mrdjenovich, 404 Bernard St.,
Hurley, Wis. 54534. Gayle's obituary may be viewed online and
condolences given to her family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick
Funeral Home Inc., Ironwood.