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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:
March 27, 2020 Ahmeek
Mark J. Vichich, 65, a resident of Ahmeek passed away at his home on Friday, March 27, 2020.
He was born on August 9, 1954, in Hancock, a son to the late Thomas E. and Margaret (Hribljan) Vichich.
He graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1972 and later, received his degree in nursing from Michigan Technological University in 1978.
On June 30, 1990, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Jodi Westerberg. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2005.
Mark was employed at the Calumet Public Hospital, Houghton County Medical Care Facility, and as a private-duty home nurse.
He served on the Ahmeek Village council as President for many years.
He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Calumet.
He is survived by his daughters: Megan Vichich and Emily Vichich; brother: Fr. Mike Vichich of Crystal Falls, MI, and several cousins.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek. Online condolences can be left for the family at
EricksonCrowleyPeterson.com
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
