Mary C. Strelcheck, 88, a long-time resident of Gogebic Medical Care Facility, formerly of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 26, 2023.

Mary was born on April 1, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Hornick) Grasso. Mary graduated from Hurley High School in 1953.

On August 27, 1955, she was united in marriage to William H. Strelcheck at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal, Wisconsin. They were happily married for 58 years.

Mary was employed at Gambles store and Super Value, both in Bessemer. She has been a member of St. Sebastian Church, the Daughters of Isabella, and the American Legion Auxiliary since 1959, and she has volunteered at St. Sebastian pasty sales.

Mary loved hosting large family gatherings and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (sledding, playing cards, outings at the camp, making cinnamon rolls and pasties). She was always willing to help anyone in need and was a great caregiver to many. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her parents, sister Diane Grasso; her husband William; and brothers Joseph, Richard, and Michael Grasso.

Mary is survived by two sons, Gary (Diane) of Olathe, KS., and Randy (Jennifer) of Kingsford, MI; a daughter Diane (Kevin) McIlhon of Clive IA: Seven grandchildren: Kari (JD) Hillen, Katie (Brad) Smith, Joseph (Jenny)Strelcheck, Kevin (Lisa) Strelcheck, Melissa (Mason) McIlhon, Molly McIlhon, Emma McIlhon. Six great-grandchildren: Logan, Luke, Grant, Gabby, Jason, and Eleanor. A sister, Lucille Dovichi, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

To honor Mary's life​ visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Sebastian Catholic Church ​o​n Friday, July 12th at 11 am with Fr. Dominic Agyapong officiating.​ Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the very caring staff at Gogebic Medical Care Facility. Everyone there showed Mary and her family great care and kindness.