Laura Zinke

Laura Zinke age 86 of Rogers City
passed away October 18, 2018 at Medilodge
in Rogers City.

She was born April 22, 1932 in Onaway to
Adrian and Rosetta (Nickerson) McDonald.

On September 3, 1950 she married Basil Zinke at St. Ignatius Catholic
Church. Laura was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed hosting
holiday family parties and grandchildren sleepovers. She worked for
many years gathering information on her family’s ancestry then compiled
an extensive family tree

Laura is survived by:
8 children, William of Rogers City, Roland (Karen) of Alpena,
Barry (Mary) of Rogers City,
Rose (Mike Heilman) Gorlewski of Cheboygan,
Chery! (Rex) Eccleston of Trenton, Matthew of Rogers City,
Edward of Alpena and Joseph (Carrie) of Kingsley;
24 grandchildren,
many great grandchildren;
1 brother, Archie (Bonnie) McDonald;
2 sisters, Norma Brigham and Emma Schleben; and
a son-in-law, John Kieliszewski.,

She was preceded in death by:
her husband, Basil;
2 daughters, infant, Sandra Lynn and Debra Ann Kieliszewski;
7 siblings, Lawrence, Lavoy, Thelma, Adrian, Ellen, Stanley and Orville;
and a son-in-law, Jeff Gorlewski.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Saturday, October 20th
from 6 pm through time of her memorial service at 7 pm with
Sr. Mary Michelz officiating.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mt, Calvary Catholic Cemetery,

Memorials may be given in memory of Laura Zinke to
St. Ignatius Catholic School.