Frances Rozich, age 100, a former resident of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Friday September 30, 2016 at PortagePointe in Hancock.

She was born on September 3, 1916 to John and Elizabeth (Grathoff) Schuler in Central Mine Location.


She attended the Mohawk School and graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1934.

Frances and her family lived in the Central Mine Location until age 6, then they moved to Mohawk. Frances lived over 90 years at the family home in Mohawk. She worked in various clerical positions locally, retiring from First of America Bank in September of 1978.

In 2011, Frances was honored as the oldest lifelong resident of Keweenaw County. She had a great interest in local history, particularly that of Keweenaw County

On June 7, 1947 she married Joseph Rozich in Calumet.

Her and Joseph were members of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Calumet.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents; John & Elizabeth and her husband; Joe.

Frances’ family was the greatest source of joy.

She is survived by:
Her son: Joseph F. (Sharon) Rozich of Mohawk, Michigan

Granddaughters:
Jolynn (Beau) Blackburn of Marquette, Michigan
Joni (Darren) Erkkila of Mohawk, Michigan

4 great-grandchildren: Aubree, Skyler, Adelyn, and Mason

And numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Calumet with Father Abraham Mupparathara to officiate. Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet on Wednesday October 5, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A prayer service will be held at 7:45 pm on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet.

The family of Frances would like to thank PortagePointe for taking such wonderful care of her for the last two years.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.