Sharon Selke

Sharon Selke obituary, Rogers City, MI

Sharon Selke

Sharon Selke Obituary

Visit the Hentkowski Funeral Home Inc. website to view the full obituary.

       Sharon Selke, 79 of Rogers City passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2024, at Rogers City Medilodge.

         The daughter of Edmund and Mary (Wenderski) Kowalski, she was born on July 25, 1945, in Detroit. She married Wayne Selke on April 6, 1963, in Detroit celebrating 61 years of marriage this year. Together, they made their home in Detroit. They moved to Rogers City with their three children in 1973.

         She worked many years for Mr. Ed’s IGA, in the produce, meat, and bakery departments. Her family was the closest thing to her heart, she would do anything for her children, and proud of her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sharon liked to play Bingo, Yahtzee, and going to the casino. She was President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 607 for many years and devoted many hours there. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and The Red Hats in Rogers City. At home, she enjoyed being outside in the flowerbed or watching the Detroit Lions and Tigers. 

         Surviving are her husband, Wayne, 3 children Cynthia (Stephen) Swan of Posen, Gregory (Cheri) of Posen, and Pamela Selke of Rogers City; 5 grandchildren Anthony Swan, Gunnery Sgt. Amanda (Francisco) Gutierez, Tyler (Alicia) Selke, Tiana (Johnathon) Paul, Adrina (Zack) Bruce; 14 great-grandchildren Anna, Allison, Andrew, Theresa, Francisco, Aiden, Malayna, Delanney, Layton, Nora, Sawyer, Harper, Oliver, and Kai; 2 brothers Gordon (Irene) Nosakowski, and Roger (Diana) Kowalski.

       She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dolores Swift, 4 brothers Ray, Donald, Robert, Nosakowski, and Ronald Kowalski.

       Hentkowski Funeral Home is in care of her arrangements, a memorial service in Sharon's honor will at a later date. 

        Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Michigan. 

 

 

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Hentkowski Funeral Home Inc.

676 S Bradley Hwy, Rogers City, MI 49779

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