Lillian S. Verbanac Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lillian S. Verbanac, age 96, of L’Anse, MI passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at UP Health System, Portage. She was born in Kenal, South Dakota on April 6, 1922, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ester (Demery) Cadotte. Lillian came to the U.P as a small child and graduated from L’Anse High School. She lived her life in the Dynamite Hill area. Lillian married Steve Verbanac on January 20, 1939 and they were blessed with 12 children. Over the years, Lillian’s home was open to the elderly, disabled, foster children - 15 all in need of a friend. God bless us all. Lillian had worked at Baraga County Memorial Hospital for 15 years as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Assinins, St Rita’s Circle of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, South Dakota and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lillian was very involved in the community, she enjoyed going to the Ojibwa Senior Center, volunteered at the Baraga County Shelter Home and St. Vincent DePaul where she received a plaque for best volunteer and would make baby clothes for the needy. Lillian’s hobbies included quilting, sewing, crocheting, being with people and making rugs. Mrs. Verbanac is survived by her loving children, Steve Verbanac of Fairbanks, AK, Joe (Rose Mary) Verbanac of South Dakota, Robert (Sharon) Verbanac of AZ, Lyle (Colleen) Verbanac of L’Anse, David Verbanac of AZ, Daniel Verbanac of L’Anse, Dorothy Verbanac of L’Anse, Theresa Velmer of L’Anse, Rita (Larry) Lanham of AZ and Virginia (Bill) Ishida of AZ, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, brother Clifford Rough of South Dakota and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband on August 16, 2002, her son Gerald her daughter Carol, grandsons Shawn and Michael and brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Assinins, MI with Father Dustin Larson celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of the Mass. Immediately following Mass, interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery and then a luncheon will be held at the church. The family would like to give special thanks to Nancy and Jennifer and Baraga County Home Care staff. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Lillian S. Verbanac

April 6, 1922 - August 1, 2018