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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:
Frances Erjavac Mueller, 103, a former resident of Ahmeek passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care.
She was born on March 9, 1918 in Ahmeek to John and Antonia (Severinski) Erjavac. She attended the local schools and graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1936. Following high school she moved to Detroit to make her home. She worked at Burrough Corporation for 39 years as a commercial inspector where she retired in 1978.
On July 31, 1948 she was united in marriage to Edwin C. Mueller at St. Dominic’s Church in Detroit. When Frances retired she and Edwin moved back to Ahmeek and they wintered in Shelby Township.
Frances was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edwin, her parents, John and Antonia, and her brothers, John (Julia), Stanley (Joann),and Matt (Maxine).
She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service was held at the Lake View Cemetery with Deacon Art Stancher officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Copper Country Humane Society, PO Box 453, Houghton, Michigan 49931.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
