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Harlan Gorecki Obituary

Harlan "Buck" Gorecki, 70, passed away from health complications on December 16, 2024, at his home with family by his side. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, dogsledding, and camping in Basswood. He was proceeded in death by his parents, John Gorecki Sr and LaVerne Gorecki; Siblings John Gorecki Jr, Sharon Gorecki, Gerald Gorecki, and Loreen Rinckney; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife Melanie; his children Ronnie, Laura, and Dylan; brother Loren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A celebration of life will be held in the summer, details to be determined. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harlan Gorecki,, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Ely Echo on Dec. 20, 2024.

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