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Norma Faye (Smith) Kolosik
Norma Faye (Smith) Kolosik
North English
Norma Faye (Smith) Kolosik died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the English Valley Nursing Care Center in North English, at the age of 96 years.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the North English Christian Church. Burial will follow in the North English Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in North English. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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