George L. Michalke Obituary
We bid farewell to George L. Michalke of Independence, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 28, 2026 at the age of 94. George touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George L. Michalke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Madonna; his parents, Fredrick and Rose; and his siblings, Helen Spirakus (Arthur) and Fred Michalke (Rose).
He is survived by: his children, Magdalen Osysko (Michael), Monica Garvey (James), Madonna Minion, George Jr. (Kathleen), Mark (Holly) and Melissa King (Steve); and his grandchildren, Michael Osysko (Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia), Nathan Osysko (Alyssa), Megan Vickers (Alexander), Jessica Garvey, Alexander Garvey (Taylor), Sean Minion (Courtney Chambers), Mara Minion (Tyler Wagner), Eric Minion (Cassie Delicath), Zachary Minion, Nicholas Minion, Elise Minion, George Michalke III (Danielle), Matthew Michalke (Ashleigh), Alison Runninger (Ian), Markie Michalke, Nikki King, Brannon King, Emery Osysko, Aria Osysko, Mila Osysko, Landon Osysko, Caleb Garvey, Payton Garvey, Kit Minion, Ellis Minion, Paige Michalke and Eleanor Runninger.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fortuna Funeral Home (7076 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131). A prayer was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Basil the Great Church (8700 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141). An entombment was held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 at the All Saints Cemetery (480 W Highland Rd, Northfield, OH 44067).
