MARK E. CHUMICH

MARK E. CHUMICH

Mark E. Chumich, 62, of Duluth, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Mark was born in Duluth July 25, 1950, to George and Shirley Chumich. He was a 1968 graduate of Denfeld High School and received a degree in speech from U.M.D. Mark worked as a sheet metal worker and was a member of the Local 10 and also worked as a stage hand at the DECC.

He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Gamma Theta Phi while at U.M.D., active in many pool and cribbage leagues, and Thursday Night Domino Tournaments.

For the past several years, Mark would spend several weeks in Jamaica, where he met many friends and would always bring the locals clothing, jewelry and toys. Mark had many friends from all walks of life.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Morgan Chumich, of Duluth; sisters Georgeann (Gary) Torfin of Eagan, Minn., and Candy Chumich of Duluth; brother Randy (Brenda) Chumich of Proctor; nieces and nephews, Stephanie and Matthew Torfin and Justin and Megan Chumich; and his furry friend, Marvin.

The family thanks Essentia Hospice staff, Solvay Hospice House, Peace United Church of Christ and the “Thursday Night Domino family” for all the wonderful care and support they have provided the last 10 months.

VISITATION: 10 until the 11 a.m. celebration of life service Wednesday, Aug. 15, in Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E. Rev Kathryn Nelson officiating.

To sign the guestbook on-line, visit www.wlbfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home.

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