Patricia Dukarski
<p>Patricia (Pat) Dukarski</p><p>Kawkawlin, MI</p><p><br></p><p>Patricia (Pat) Dukarski, formerly Naragon, passed away after a courageous and unwavering fight battling cancer on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was 81 at the time of her passing. She went peacefully and with dignity, with her family by her side. She was born June 16, 1941, to Gale and Virginia (Kircher) Naragon and lived her whole life in the Bay City area. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She came from a matriarchal family of strong women and carried that upbringing with her. Her hobbies included listening to music, spending time with family, reading and learning all she could about various topics, and going to the casino. In her younger years, she also loved traveling, camping in Tawas, fishing, attending performances of her husband and his band, and for many years spending Winter in Alabama.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her three children: Theresa Schumann Koski, Corrine Tacey (Kevin), John (Joanie) Dukarski II, and her brother-in-law Roger Kroeger, whom she considered her brother. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and their partners including Brandon (Jolene) Socia, Jarad (Katie) Socia , Adam (Shelby) Schumann, Aaron (Amber) Schumann, John Dukarski-French (Ronald), Autumn (Justin) Schumann, Evan (Emily) Schumann, Gregory Tacey, Nick Tacey, and 19 great-grandchildren with 2 more due in October.She is preceded in death by John Dukarski, her loving husband of 56 years. Also preceding her in death are her sisters Linda Kroeger & Diane Kotewa, her grandson Steven Schumann, and various pets, including most-recently, Missy.</p><p><br></p><p>Cremation has already taken place and memorial arrangements will be announced separately for an April or May date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, a donation can be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital or the ASPCA as Patricia was a lifelong supporter of these causes. The family would like to thank the kind healthcare professionals and wonderful Hospice staff for their care and kind hearts during her final days. Her final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery in Kawkawlin, Michigan amongst her family.</p><p><br></p>Obituary
Patricia (Pat) Dukarski
Kawkawlin, MI
Patricia (Pat) Dukarski, formerly Naragon, passed away after a courageous and unwavering fight battling cancer on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was 81 at the time of her passing. She went peacefully and with dignity, with her family by her side. She was born June 16, 1941, to Gale and Virginia (Kircher) Naragon and lived her whole life in the Bay City area. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She came from a matriarchal family of strong women and carried that upbringing with her. Her hobbies included listening to music, spending time with family, reading and learning all she could about various topics, and going to the casino. In her younger years, she also loved traveling, camping in Tawas, fishing, attending performances of her husband and his band, and for many years spending Winter in Alabama.
She is survived by her three children: Theresa Schumann Koski, Corrine Tacey (Kevin), John (Joanie) Dukarski II, and her brother-in-law Roger Kroeger, whom she considered her brother. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and their partners including Brandon (Jolene) Socia, Jarad (Katie) Socia , Adam (Shelby) Schumann, Aaron (Amber) Schumann, John Dukarski-French (Ronald), Autumn (Justin) Schumann, Evan (Emily) Schumann, Gregory Tacey, Nick Tacey, and 19 great-grandchildren with 2 more due in October.She is preceded in death by John Dukarski, her loving husband of 56 years. Also preceding her in death are her sisters Linda Kroeger & Diane Kotewa, her grandson Steven Schumann, and various pets, including most-recently, Missy.
Cremation has already taken place and memorial arrangements will be announced separately for an April or May date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, a donation can be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital or the ASPCA as Patricia was a lifelong supporter of these causes. The family would like to thank the kind healthcare professionals and wonderful Hospice staff for their care and kind hearts during her final days. Her final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery in Kawkawlin, Michigan amongst her family.
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