Katherine "Katie" Glocheski, age 88, of Manistee, MI died Wednesday February 25, 2015 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
She was born December 21, 1926 in Brethren, MI and was the daughter of the late Lawrence & Helen (Sam) Wahr. Katie married Anthony Skocelas on December 30, 1944 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He preceded her in death on February 29, 1968. She later married James Glocheski on March 28, 1970 in Manistee. He preceded her in death on September 18, 1991.
Katie was an Elder and member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She was extremely beneficial in getting the tribe "Federally" recognized, having testified before congress on several occasions. Most recently she was the community center coordinator for the tribe. She was also a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Shrine Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Walsh Post #4499 of Manistee Ladies Auxiliary
She is survived by 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Loretta & Larry Beccaria- Lindeman and Millicent & Frank Biers all of Manistee; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Tony "Sonny" & Becky Skocelas of Manistee; her step-son, Kenneth Glocheski of Seattle, WA; 7 grandchildren, Lisa, Tina, Heidi, Mark, Tara, Stacey and Christy; 6 step-grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 15 step great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her son Stanley Skocelas; 1 great-grandson, Alexander Beccaria; her sister & brother-in-law, Lavern & Max Oren and her step-daughter, Sharon (Glocheski) Joseph.
Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2015 at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Shrine Catholic Church of Manistee with Rev. John McCracken celebrant. Burial will take place in the spring at Corfu Cemetery.
A vigil service from The Order of Christian Funerals will be prayed at 8:00 PM on Sunday evening at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM to receive friends. The family will also gather and receive friends at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until processing to the church at 10:40 AM.
Memorials have been established in Katie's name for the Ronald McDonald House and Toys for Tots. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.