Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Fri. May 24, 1940. Page 7. MICHAEL YIRAK. Michael Yirak, 85, of West Rutland died suddenly at his home yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The body was taken to the Mullin funeral home on Grove street to await burial arrangements. Mr. Yirak formerly was employed by the Vermont Marble company at Center Rutland and Proctor. He had lived in West Rutland for 30 years. He is survived by three sons, Jerome of Proctor, Joseph of Baltimore, Md. and Charles, who lives in Oregon ; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Merks of Elmira, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.