Ishpeming- Winifred "Billie" (Trebilcock) age 92 of 106 Arch St. Ishpeming, passed away Thursday, October 04, 2007 at her home, after a lengthy illness.

Winifred was born November 6, 1914 in Ishpeming to William & Eliza (Markert) Trebilcock. Winifred graduated from Ishpeming High School and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. She worked as a school teacher starting out in Mt. Morris, MI and retiring from the Ishpeming School District in 1978.

Billie was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church where she was active with the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Eastern Star, earning her gold pin, and the "old" Wawonowin Country Club. Billie enjoyed knitting, baking, and loved to play the piano and bridge. She also was a special "Nana" to her grandchildren.

Billie is survived by 5 children: Judith (Kevin) Reilly of Marquette, Linda (William) Isaacson of Fraser, MI, Ann (Pete) Nault of Ishpeming, George Rudness of Ishpeming, who was a loving and devoted son, who cared for his mother at home for the past 25 years, and John Rudness of Winchester, TN, 6 grandchildren Megan Reilly, Stacey (Scot) Runke, Amy (Steve) Eby, Kevin (Julie) Isaacson, Peter (Jill) Nault Jr., and Kimberly (Chris) Ethridge, 9 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Mary Trebilcock of Ishpeming along with many nieces, nephews, and loving special friend and care-giver Diana Pitlanich. Billie was preceded in death by her husband George, a grandson, Andrew Nault, 4 sisters: Merle Malin, Verna Knappenberger, Dorothy Iseman and Ruth Superko, and a brother William Trebilcock.

Private funeral services will be held on Monday, October 8, 2007 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Lindenberg officiating. Interment will take place in the Ishpeming Cemetery.

Winifred's obituary may also be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where her guest book may be signed.