Patricia “Patty” P. Gajewski

June 14, 2023 Editor

Patricia “Patty” P. Gajewski, 71, of Rogers City passed away unexpectedly at home June 7, 2023.

She was born May 20, 1952 in Cheboygan to Alfred and Veronica (Haidysh) Horrocks.

Patty graduated from Cheboygan Catholic High in 1970. She obtained her licensed practical nursing degree from Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Leo and Patty Gajewski were married on May 26, 1973 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Cheboygan and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Patty worked as a nurse at both Cheboygan and Rogers City hospitals. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and entertaining family, friends and neighbors. She especially enjoyed attending her children’s sporting events as they grew as well as volunteering at their school. Patty was also an active member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City from 1973 until her passing. She took pride volunteering with her fellow Rosary Society ladies in cooking many luncheons for parishioners over the years. She was a dear friend to several people who never hesitated to lend a helping hand or provide a listening ear.

Patty is survived by her husband, Leo; children, Tom (Emily) Gajewski, Natalie Gajewski and Alec Gajewski all of Rogers City. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Leo, Tyler and Jake Gajewski. Patty is also survived by a sister, Ann (Chester) Clark; and a sister-in-law, Pat (Ron) Bur, all of Cheboygan.

>She was preceded in death by a son, Philip Gajewski; her father, Alfred Horrocks; and her mother, Veronica Horrocks; a brother, Peter Horrocks; mother-in-law, Genevieve Gajewski and father-in-law, Philip Gajewski; and a brother-in-law, Jake Gajewski.

Visitation was at the Beck Funeral Home Sunday, June 11, where the Rosary Society recited the rosary that evening, which was then followed by a prayer service. Visitation resumed Monday, June 12, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church until the time of Mass with the Rev. Arthur Duchnowicz officiating. Luncheon immediately followed Mass in the St. Ignatius gymnasium.

Family will attend her burial at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery following the luncheon. Memorials may be given in Patty’s memory to the St. Ignatius Catholic School Endowment Fund or the St. Ignatius Catholic School Guardian Angel Fund. Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.