EDWARD D. HOLZMAN's Obituary
EDWARD D. HOLZMAN, 80, of Baraga, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Omega House in Houghton, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Assinins, MI. on March 23, 1929 the son of the late Frank and Emma (Mizegan) Holzman. Ed attended school in Houghton. He worked in Milwaukee, WI. as a commercial baker for the Pork Pie Baking Company and retired in 1975 from the Heinimann Bakery. Ed married the former Elizabeth “Betty” Haataja in Baraga on May 27, 2005. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, Assinins , MI. and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Ed was an avid Green Bay Packer, Tigers, and Red Wing fan. He enjoyed camping and attending Pow-Wows
Mr. Holzman is survived by his loving wife Betty, step-son James (Norma) Kokko of Baraga, step-daughters Rose Ann (Bob) Coen of Aura, Doris (John) Mayo of L'Anse, and Pauline (Frank) Peters of Ellaville, GA., 7 step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren, and cousin John (Carol) Jacker of Baraga. He was preceded in death by his first wife Delores in 2002, 1 brother and 1 sister.
A memorial service for Mr. Holzman was held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Ceremonial Funeral Room with Father John Longbucco officiating. Interment will take place in the Assinins Cemetery. The family greeted friends in the Ceremonial Funeral Room on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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