Grace Louise Cilc

Grace L. Cilc, 90, of Caseville, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.
Grace was born March 1, 1925 on the lower half of the Pointe Aux Barques Coast Guard property where her father was stationed. She was the third and last daughter born to Frank and Louise (Smith) Clancy. While young she moved about the Great Lakes area frequently as her father was stationed at various lighthouses and stations. During World War II she worked in a defense plant in Detroit. She married Joe Cilc Jr. on October 25, 1944 at the Caseville Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2012.
Grace worked as a waitress in many local restaurants, including 20 years at the Bella Vista. She was an active community volunteer, proudly serving on the Oakwood Housing Commission. She was a charter member with both the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary and Caseville American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crafting, traveling, gardening and her pets, especially Gidget and Holly.
She is survived by her children Joseph (Rose) of Escanaba, Ronald of Caseville and Linda (Dave) Thick of Caseville; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Thayer and Frances Klein Souva.
Funeral services will be at 5:00pm Monday, February 8th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. Karen Bouverette officiating. Burial will be in Caseville Township Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm Monday and continue until the time of the service at 5:00pm. Memorials may be made to the Thumb Animal Shelter.