Winnifred Roman

January 18, 1918 - January 18, 2009

CRYSTAL FALLS - Winnifred J. Roman, 91, of 103 Bates St., Crystal Falls, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at the Iron County Community Hospital in Iron River. Winnifred was born Oct. 9, 1917, in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Winnifred (Retallick) Clark. She graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1935 and went on to attain her nursing degree. She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II stationed in England during the war and also serving time in Korea. Winnifred married Albert Roman and he preceded her in death on July 14, 1981. She worked as a registered nurse for the V.A. Hospital in Iron Mountain, the Iron County Hospital, and Marquette General Hospital. Winnifred was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Amber Clark of Crystal Falls; nieces and nephews, Penny (Allen) Mendini, Gene Clark, Tom (Nancy) Clark, Floyd (Kitty) Clark and Glen (Eeva) Perochesci; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Winnifred was also preceded in death by an infant son, Clark Roman; three brothers, Richard, Floyd and Glen Clark; and one sister, Lois Perochesci. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. The funeral service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. Rev. Stephen Rhoades will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences to the family of Winnifred Roman can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.