Bertha Mae O'Rourke

Bertha Mae O'Rourke obituary, Waterford, MI

Bertha Mae O'Rourke

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Bertha O'Rourke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Potere-Modetz Funeral Home - Rochester on Nov. 29, 2025.

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Bertha Mae O'Rourke, Age 91 of Rochester Hills. Loving wife of James. Dear mother of Cheryl O'Rourke, Kenneth (Geneda) O'Rourke, Susan (Todd) O'Rourke, and the late Michael O'Rourke. Grandmother of Kali, Patrick (Cat), and Megan (Shaun). A great grandchild is due to arrive in February. Sister of the late Robert and Bessie Ruth.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Modetz Funeral Home Silverbell Chapel

100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48360

Send Flowers

Dec

4

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Waterford Church of Christ

4991 Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48329

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.