Alma Gorecki

Mrs. Alma Margaret Gorecki, 82, of Frederic passed away onThursday, October 5th, 2006 She was born in South Fork, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Emma (Dorn) Penrod. She married Raymond Harry Simmons on December 24, 1941. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1970. She later married William Gorecki who also preceded her in death in 1984. Alma and William came to Frederic in 1978 and owned Manchau's Motel until about 1981. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Alma worked for Crawford County Transportation and at Hartwick Pines. Survived by: Son(s): Barry (Nora) Simmons of Howell, MI. Keith (Henrietta) Simmons of Frederic. Grandchildren: Kerry, Brian (Joanna), Sarah (Felix), and Sonya. Five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sister: Madeline Rishell of Pennsylvania. Brother: Fred (Mary) Penrod of Ohio. Preceded in death by husband Raymond Simmons, and husband William Gorecki, Son; James Simmons in 1999, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held at Sorenson-Lockwod Funeral Home on Friday Oct. 6, 2006 from 5-8 pm and on Saturday Oct 7, 2006 form 11-2 pm Funeral service will be held at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home on Saturday October 7, 2006 at @:00 pm with Rev. Karen Henderlong officiating. Should friends so desire, expresssions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Frederic Hobby Club. Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alma Gorecki, please visit our flower store.