"Hi Cathy and Mike, We are really sorry to hear about the passing of Cathy's father. Your family has always been very close and this must be a very hard time for all of you. We will be praying for you and your family. Ron and Sherry"
In loving memory of
HARRY KROLL
January 9, 1935 - October 6, 2006
Harry Kroll, age 71, of 230 W. Iron Street, Gwinn, died Friday afternoon, October 6, 2006 at his home with his loving family at his side.
Mr. Kroll was born on January 9, 1935 in Posen, Michigan to the late Louis and Sophie (Pilarski) Kroll. He worked as a supervisor at the Presque Isle Corporation until his retirement in 1981. He and his wife moved to the Gwinn area in 2002.
Harry enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, taking drives with his family, playing cards and reading. He loved to work with wood, making things for his family. He also enjoyed helping out at charity events.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus council in Posen.
Survivors include his wife, the former Gertrude Modrzynski who he married on September 3, 1955; six children, Harry S. Kroll, Dr. Catherine (Michael Prokopowicz) Kroll, Margaret (Kris) Haralson, Frank (Susan) Kroll, Mathew (Connie) Kroll and Sherri Kroll; grandchildren, Randy Kroll, Renee Gerrie, Ryan Kroll, Nicholas Kroll, Whitney Kroll, Jacob Haralson, Kaileena Haralson, Jordon Kroll, Taylor Kroll, Clara Kroll and Benjamin Kroll; three sisters, Blanche (Edmund) Konieczny, Eleanor (James) Dembny and Sally (Donald) Kuznicki; also several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents was a son, Luke Kroll and a granddaughter, Morgan Kroll.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home in Rogers City where a parish prayer service will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the mass. Interment will take place in the St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Mr. Krolls memory to St. Casimirs Church in Posen, Michigan; the Marquette General Foundation, 420 W. Magnetic St., Marquette, MI 49855 or to the Lake Superior Hospice Association, 326 N. Front St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Tributes
"Dr. Kroll, Mike, Marge, Chris, and your extended families. It is with sadness that I acknowledge the death of your father. I extend my deepest sympathy and love for you at this time of sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead as you process this huge change in your lives."
"Dr Kroll, Marge and your extended families. I don't have any words that will take away the sorrow. But I want you to know that I care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest Sympathy Dianna Christenson"
"We never had the pleasure of meeting your father, but we will always be grateful for the legacy he left----You! We will be saying a special prayer for him, God grant him peace and a special place at his side. God bless him, and God bless you Jim and Jackie"
"Dr. Kroll and family We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you."
"Sorry for the delay in writing. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can have peace knowing he is breathing clearly now and walking without trouble. I am really glad we have pictures with him in them at the Rodeo, enjoying himself. If Barry and I can do anything please let us know. And for Mrs. Kroll, my grandparents are really enjoying the Senior luncheons and activities, if you would ever like to go they would love to take you. God bless all of you"
"Gertrude- May the Lord be with you and your family as you mourn the loss of Harry. You are in our thoughts and prayers......"