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Carrie Lane Birk (Cealka) - Class Of 1975 VIEW PROFILE

Carrie Lane Birk (Cealka)

CARRIE L. (BIRK) CEALKA

Carrie L. Cealka Nov. 12, 1958 - May 16, 2015 CASSOPOLIS - Carrie L. Cealka, 58, of Cassopolis, MI died Saturday, May 16th in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Carrie was born November 12, 1956 in South Bend to Joyce E. (Shoue) and the late Donald V. Birk. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Birk and nephew, Evan Sobecki.

On August 19, 2006 she married W. Charles "Chuck" Cealka who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Erika Hurd and fianc‚e, Chris June of Lafayette, IN and Andrea Hurd of Indianapolis, IN; her mother, Joyce E. Birk of Mishawaka; her sister, Diana (Gregory) Sobecki of Granger; and nephews, Ryan (Alysen) Sobecki and Adam (Erin) Sobecki of Mishawaka.

Carrie graduated from Washington High School in 1975 and from IUSB with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.

Carrie was a lifelong learner and wanted her students to find a joy in seeking answers to their questions in life through reading. Carrie has been a fifth grade teacher at LaSalle Academy for two years. Carrie was an original member of the Royal Majestics Drum and Baton Corps. She was also a Majorette for the Washington High School marching band. Carrie was an active member of the Cassopolis United Methodist Church. Because of her love for Jesus, she was involved in the Worship Committee at her church. Carrie found beauty in the world around her and wanted to show that love through art and gardening.

Memorial services to celebrate Carrie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20th in Granger Missionary Church, 50841 Birch Rd., Granger, with Rev. Benjamin Hutchison of Cassopolis United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19th in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Carrie's name may be made to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group https://www.homewardboundawg.com or Cassopolis United Methodist Church, 209 S. Rowland St., Cassopolis, MI, 49031. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Rd. is assisting the family with arrangements. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at www.welsheimer.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune from May 18 to May 19, 2015.

04/03/2023 EJS

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southbendtribune/name/carrie-cealka-obituary?id=7738154



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