Dorene Lynn Ponka Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorene Lynn Ponka of Roseville, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorene Lynn Ponka to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Dorene's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Dorene's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her brothers, Danny and Dale. She is survived by: her daughters, Meghan Ponka and Courtney Ponka; her close friend Susan Redmond; and her siblings, Debbie (Don), Darrel (Pattie), Dena Brimm and Derek. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends.
A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, April 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Gramer Funeral Home Diener Chapel (48271 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp, MI 48317).
Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society (https://give.michiganhumane.org) in Dorene's honor.
