Doris Marie Rochefort

Doris Marie Rochefort obituary, Hillman, MI

Doris Marie Rochefort

Doris Rochefort Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Doris Marie Rochefort, 96, of Alpena passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Doris Marie Wright was born in Garden, Michigan on October 10, 1928, to the late Byron and Marie (Valliquette) Wright. On December 21, 1946, she married Stanly Rochefort. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2012. She was a member of All Saints Parish.
Surviving are 2 children, David (Laurie) Rochefort, Brendamarie (Thomas) Schmanski; daughter-in-law, Karen Rochefort; 6 grandchildren, Kellie, Tina, Ryan, Eric, Breanna, Dean; and 8 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Rochefort was preceded in death by her son, Terrance Rochefort, stepmother, Sandie Wright and half-sister, Sallie Wright.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Bannan Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m. with a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Anne Church of All Saints Parish on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Rev. Aloysius Okpala officiating.
Inurnment: Evergreen Cemetery
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
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