Violet LaRoche's obituary , Passed away on December 24, 2025 in Alpena, Michigan

Violet LaRoche

September 10, 1930 - December 24, 2025 (95 years old)

Alpena, Michigan

Violet LaRoche's obituary , Passed away on December 24, 2025 in Alpena, Michigan

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McWilliams Funeral Home, Inc.

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Violet LaRoche

September 10, 1930 - December 24, 2025 (95 years old)

Alpena, Michigan

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The memory of Violet LaRoche of Alpena, Michigan, who passed away on December 24, 2025 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Violet LaRoche to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Wetherhult and Esther Wetherhult (Lay); her husband Virgil; and her daughters, Bonnie Palmer, Sandy McKenzie and Debbie McKenzie.

She is survived by: her children, Virgil "Joe" LaRoche, Jr. (Sue), Ken LaRoche (Lori), Tom LaRoche, Kathy Filipiak (Dave) and James LaRoche (Jennifer). She is also survived by several siblings, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Michigan.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McWilliams Funeral Home, Inc.



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Dec 30

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McWilliams Funeral Home
504 W Washington Ave, Alpena, MI 49707

Tue

Dec 30

Funeral service

McWilliams Funeral Home
504 W Washington Ave, Alpena, MI 49707

Fri

Jan 02

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery
1032 W Washington Ave, Alpena, MI 49707

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