Agnes Mary (Pucel) Gorshe

Agnes M. Gorshe, 100, of Ely, passed away early Monday morning. April 25, 2016 at the Boundary Waters Care Center. 
She was born December 5, 1915 to Joseph and Rose (Franzel) Pucel in Ely. Agnes was a graduate of Ely Memorial High School. A few years later, she married Albin M Gorshe. They lived in Savoy Location for a few years until they moved, house included, to Madison Street.
Agnes was a very talented chef/baker and meticulous homemaker. Her poticas were in great demand. She enjoyed reading and was quite adept in arts and crafts as were many ladies of her unique generation. She was a life-long member of St Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Agnes is survived by her son, Thomas (Rochelle), grandsons Todd (Christine) and Matt (Catherine), brother Dr. Robert Pucel and many nephews, nieces and their children.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, husband Albin in 2001, brothers Joseph (Agnes) and John (Adele), sisters Mary (Michael) Klobuchar, Rose (John) Rom, Frances (Peter) Kotzian, Angela (William) Bunney and many other relatives.
We thank Aunt Adele, posthumously; Justine Carlson and Dennis Toms for all the help they extended to Agnes during the difficult times she had in coping with severe arthritis while still living at home. We also thank the staff at BWCC for the wonderful care they extended to Agnes for the two years she was there.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Inurnment will be at the Ely Cemetery. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.
 

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