Eleanor Ramona Werda

            Eleanor Ramona Werda, age 89, of Alpena went home to see her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On January 18, 1929, Eleanor was born to the late Frank and Viola (Dziesinski) Pokorzynski in Hamtramck, Michigan. Eleanor cherished St. John the Baptist Catholic Church by being a dedicated and active member. She enjoyed spending her time cooking for others, going out to the local Big Boy Restaurant, attending Bingo, and playing cards and games with honest players.

            She is survived by her 6 children: Gabriel Werda of Spring, TX; Patrica (Steven) Francher of Mesa, CO; Gary Werda of Milford, CT; Mark (Lori) Werda of Alpena, MI; Ray (Laura) Werda of Lachine, MI; Annette (Douglas) Mischley of Eureka, IL; her 12 grandchildren: Lauren (Peter) Muzyka; Ryan and Kevin Werda; Nathan (Jenny) Jakubiak, Matthew (Diana) Jakubiak, Gretchen Werda, Chelsea (Chris) Engle, Brett (Jenny) Werda, Eric Werda, Natalie (William) Burns, Jeffrey (Brittney) Mischley, Christopher (Kacey Harper) Mischley; 15 great-grandchildren, along with her 9 siblings: James (Marion) Pokorzynski, Betty (Alvin) Giroux, Carol Summerfield, Lucille (Frank) Wall, John Pokorzynski, Rosemary Tovey, Violet (Harley) Pilarski, Connie (Robert) Werda, Tom (Trisha) Pokorzynski, her two sister-in-laws: Patricia and Barbara Pokorzynski; and several nieces and nephews.

            Eleanor was preceded in death by her four brothers: Francis, Eugene, David, and Patrick Pokorzynski; one sister Dolores Donajkowski and a daughter-in-law Kathy Werda.

            Family and friends will gather for visitation at the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home on Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 2 pm until 8 pm with a Parish Prayer Service beginning at 7 pm. Visitation will continue on Monday, July 2, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church from 10 am until the Mass of Christian Burial begins at 11 am with Fr. James Fitzpatrick officiating.

            Internment: Holy Cross Cemetery

            In memory of Eleanor donations may be made to an organization of friends and family's choice.

Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home: Visitation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Parish Prayer Service 7:00 PM; Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM

Monday, July 2, 2018 11:00 AM

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2550 S. First Ave. Alpena, Michigan 49707

Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home: Visitation 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Parish Prayer Service 7:00 PM; Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM