Cole Francis Brilinski

Cole Francis Brilinski obituary

Cole Francis Brilinski

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Cole Brilinski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Cole Francis Brilinski, 17, Ossineke passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Cole was born in Alpena on June 11, 2008. He has worked as a carpenter, enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.

Surviving are his father, George Brilinski; mother, Jessica (Shawn Muszynski) VanDusan; siblings, Montana Brilinski, Brylie Carstens, Blake Miller; grandmothers, Diane Brilinski, Lynda VanDusan; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Cole was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Brilinski, Frank VanDusen; and special relative, Parker Whitehead.

Memorial visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bryan R. Salminen officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

21

Service

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bannan Funeral Home

222 South Second Ave., Alpena, MI 49707

Send Flowers

Aug

21

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Bannan Funeral Home

222 South Second Ave., Alpena, MI 49707

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena