Eileen Vuksan
Eileen was born January 8, 1926 in St. Ignace, MI, the daughter of George P. and Lottie (Smith) Cosgrove. The family lived in Trout Lake, MI, and moved to Gladstone in 1932. She attended All Saints School, and graduated from Gladstone High School, class of 1944. Eileen was a Legal Secretary with the Law Firm of Hansley, Neiman, Peterson, and Beauchamp, and the Delta County Probate Court, Escanaba, MI. She moved to Friendship, WI in 2011.
She was united in marriage to Joseph M. Vuksan on April 10, 1948. Eileen was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Gladstone. Holy Family Altar Society, Holy Family Conference to St. Vincent de Paul, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, taught C.C.D., Serra Club, and Ladies Auxiliary to Post 2998, of Escanaba, Delta County Veteran’s Council.
Eileen enjoyed many crafts during her lifetime. She was proficient in crochet and knitting, and she loved to cook and bake. Her homemade meat pies and caramels were holiday staples.
Eileen is survived by two daughters, Linda (James) Moonan, Friendship, WI, Ann (William) Ramage, Leander, TX, one son, Michael of Gladstone; grandchildren Jason Moonan, Allison (Jeffry) Dowell, Marissa, Erin and Jared Vuksan; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Hayden, Andrew, Jeffry, and Annalise Dowell; sister, Bernardine Cosgrove of Neenah, WI; sister-in-law Dora Fronczyk, Oaklawn, IL; brother-in-law Earl McClain, of Finley, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister, Charlene Lucier, and her brother Phillip Cosgrove.
A Memorial Mass will be held in the spring at Holy Family Catholic Church, Gladstone, MI. Entombment will be in Gardens of Rest Mausoleum, Wells. Roseberry Funeral Home of Friendship, WI is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Your Mom’s passing is very sad news but know in your hearts that you gave her a wonderful and very cared for life her in Friendship. As she was a wonderful person – – so is her daughter with all the good care and love you gave her. May she rest in peace and be under God’s loving care now.
Sorry to hear about your mom…..She was an amazing woman…..I will never forget when she gave me her amazing recipe for her baked beans…..She always brought them to our church functions…..Hope to see you in the spring at her service here at church.
Linda, Jim and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful, kind considerate person and a great friend of Aunt Elaine’s (and mine.) I often think about all the visit’s here with the two of them. She would accompany Aunt Elaine for the many trips to Wi. Each time we traveled to Gladstone you could always count on her to be there with her fabulous Angel Food Cake with homemade custard. It was the best! I am grateful to have known her over the years. I am also grateful that she was such a good friend to Aunt Elaine.
y deepest sympathy to all of you. Eileen was a dear and faithful friend . The years I worked with her were some of the best. I will always remember her kindness.
Dear Linda and Jim,
We send our deepest condolences to your family and pray for strength during this difficult time. There are no words, but know you’re in our hearts. Mary will be missed by so many, she was truly an awesome person to know and be around.
Love,
Rick and Suzette Martyka
Linda, So sorry to hear your sad news. You must have got your happy personality from her, she sounds like a wonderful lady.
Our sympathy to you and your family.
God be with you during this difficult time. Prayers for you.