Rhonda Goeke

Rhonda Goeke obituary, Posen, MI

Rhonda Goeke

Rhonda Goeke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McWilliams Funeral Home - Alpena on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Rhonda Jean Goeke (Schuetz), 59, of Alpena went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI from complications with cancer.
Rhonda was born on Sept. 22, 1964, to Carol and the late Herb Schuetz in Alpena. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Survived by her husband, Norm Goeke of Ossineke, son, Cody Childs of Bellville, mother, Carol Schuetz of Alpena, brother, Steve Schuetz of Alpena, niece, Crystal (Kendrall) Felder of North Carolina, along with several uncles, aunts and cousins. Rhonda was preceded in death by her father Herb Schuetz and brother, John Schuetz.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church from 11:00 AM until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 PM with Rev. James Erickson officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church – Alpena. McWilliams Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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