Patricia Mary Alworden

Patricia Mary Alworden, 82, of 9180 Bayshore Drive, Gladstone, (Kipling Location), passed away Sunday October 29, 2017 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba where she currently was residing.

Patricia was born November 9, 1934 in Gladstone, the daughter of Clifford and Georgina (Smith) Kalishek. She was raised in Gladstone and she was a 1953 graduate of Escanaba High School.

Patricia was united in marriage to John Alworden on June 22, 1957 in Gladstone. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past summer. John and Patricia raised their 6 children in Kipling where they built their family home. John preceded her in death on October 11, 2017.

Survivors include:

Children:
Mike (Traci) Alworden of Gladstone
Mary (Gary) Moore of Rapid River
Mark Alworden of Escanaba
Patrick (Laurie) Alworden of Gladstone
Steven (Angela) Alworden of Saginaw, MI
Greg (Heather) Alworden of Gladstone

14 grandchildren:
Justin (Erin), Jamie, Tim, Erin, Gary (Maggie), Jonny, Christina (Alex), Zack, Haylee (Alex), Serena, Trent, Cole, Caden and Casey

5 great grandchildren:
Zoie, Gavin, Payten, Cassidy and George

Brothers:
Everett “Bud” Kalishek of Gladstone
Kenneth “John” (Janet) Kalishek of Memphis TN
Gary (Donna) Kalishek of Kincheloe, MI
Daniel (Karen) Russell of St. Joseph, MI

Sisters:
Maxine (Gerald) Vallier of Gladstone
Cheryl (Dennis) Bernard of Detour Village, MI

Sister-in-law: Florence Kalishek of Gladstone

In addition to her parents and husband, her brothers Mike and James, sister, Kathleen Seronko, sister-in-law, Genie Kalishek, preceded Patricia in death.

Patricia was a devoted and loving sister, mother, and grandmother. She was very proud of her family and especially cherished her time as “Grandma Pat” to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Patricia loved holidays, family get-togethers, spending time at camp and her grandchildren’s sporting events. Any chance to spend time with her family was extremely important to her. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, and traveling.

Patricia’s family will receive friends on Saturday November 4, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm at the All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. Luncheon will follow in the All Saints Church Parish Hall. Patricia will be laid to rest next to her husband John in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. Memorial contributions may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church or St. Vincent DePaul.