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2016

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Alan Smolarek Obituary

SMOLAREK, ALAN M.; of Davisburg; passed away March 9, 2016; at age 60. Loving life partner of Susan Rotramel Kent for 35 years; beloved brother of David (Louise) Smolarek; cherished uncle to Adam (Martha) Smolarek, Joel Smolarek and Dennis (Melissa) Poszywak. Al enjoyed the outdoors, nature and spending time on the lake. He was very patriotic and proud of his country. He loved his pets and will be especially missed by Spud the dog and Spike the cat. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project in memory of Al. www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2016.

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Sandra Poszywak

March 4, 2019

Dear Alan, Still missing you. Still loving you. So glad you dropped by in my dream the other night with a special hug.

Louie Tricsko

March 22, 2016

Had the pleasure to be cussed out by Al many times. Always a joy to work with. Will have a drink in your honor.

dennis poszywak

March 17, 2016

Hi. I loved my Uncle Al. Many have requested that I post the memorial I wrote in his memory....here it is... http://imissalsmolarek.blogspot.com/

dennis poszywak

March 17, 2016

Hi! A number of people wanted me to post my memorial to Uncle Al...FB gave me hearburn so I created a blog (IMissAlSmolarek.blogspot.com). Want to have me post a message? Send it to [email protected]. Thank you to all of you that loved Uncle Al...dennis (nephew)

A Family Heirloom Painted by Alexander, Jane and Alan Smolarek

dennis poszywak

March 15, 2016

Mary Leventis

March 15, 2016

Alan, I remember the Cody days, when a group of us hung together, to name a few, myself Dan, Audrey, Bob, Gary, Keith.. We had fun on Friday nights at the Ewing"s get together's..And, Dan, carpooling all of us in the mornings to Cody.. I am very sorry that we lost touch..My heartfelt and sincere condolences to Alan's family!! May he rest in peace forever more!!!

March 13, 2016

Al, Lived 2 doors from you on Westwood in Detroit. We hung around a lot when we younger and up through High School. So sorry we lost touch as time went on. I have nothing but great memories of you and my deepest condolences to your family. Gary Ismet (Brighton, MI).

March 12, 2016

Sandy Desentz

March 12, 2016

My sincere condolences.

Lynn

March 11, 2016

Sue I will always remember the fun I had with you and Al at your Halloween parties and Bonfires. So many wonderful memories. Al will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Love, Lynn

Sandra & Frank Poszywak

March 10, 2016

Alan, You will live in our hearts and prayers forever. I love you, miss you and am so hurting. Your sister, Sandie and brother-in-law, Frank.

March 10, 2016

March 10, 2016

Sue, Dave, Louise and family - our hearts go out to you. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sincerely and with much love, Barry & Barb McKenzie

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