Michael "Ike" Ference

Ference, Michael "Ike", 100, Central City, died November 29, 2018. Born October 13, 1918, the son of Nicholas and Katherine (Bizik) Ference. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Olga; and these brothers and sisters, Anna, Metro, Mary, Charles, Helen, Frank, John, George, and Magdalene. Survived by daughter, Marcella (Michael) Hydock; grandson, Philip; and a number of nieces and nephews. Ike was a loving husband, father, and DeDe. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII serving with the 32nd Cavalry (Red Arrow Division), in the Pacific Theatre. Ike was a recipient of both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Friends will be received from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, where Parastas will be held at 6 p.m. Funeral service will be sung at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Father Elijah Bremer. Committal, Parish cemetery. Graveside Military Rites by the Central City VFW and American Legion Posts. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

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