Edna Sophie (Kangas) Draskovich
Edna Sophie (Kangas) Draskovich, 92, of Hibbing, MN passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the University Medical Center in Hibbing. Private family services were held per Edna’s request. Arrangements were with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. Memorials are preferred to the charities of your choice.
Edna was born on May 9th, 1918 in Zim, MN to Charles and Siiri (Hukulainen) Kangas. She attended school at the family home in Zim and Eveleth and at the Owatonna State School. While raising her children she worked as a housekeeper and an aide for the elderly. She also worked as a baker’s assistant in the early years. Edna enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking, crossword puzzles, scrabble and reading, crocheting and a great blueberry patch. She was a loving, caring, thoughtful, generous woman. Her kitchen welcomed friends and family with her baked goods and delicious meals.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Sersha and Joseph Draskovich; mother, Siiri Maline; father, Charles Kangas; brothers, Axel, George, and Salo; sisters, Jane, Lillian, Mary Ann, Sara and two infant siblings; half sister and brother, Elma and Andrew; and half sister, Lila.
Survivors include: Daughter: Helen Draskovich and her children: Melissa, Wendy, and Tammy Draskovich; Son: Edward (Paula) Draskovich and their children: Samantha and Stephanie Draskovich; son: Kenneth Sersha and his children: Tina, Barbara and Lisa Sersha; Sister: Irja of Houston, MO; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildre; Numerous nieces and nephews.
