Charles Alanko Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles Alanko of Gladstone, Michigan, born in Rock, Michigan, who passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Alanko to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Alanko and Maida Alanko (Hoppe); his sisters-in-law, Joanne Tardiff (John) and Barb Pfeister (Fred); his wife Mary Ellen; and his sister Mildred Korstange (Robert).
He is survived by: his children, Scott Alanko (Geri), Tracy Alanko, Lynn Reese (Mike), Kathy Macki, Michelle Hansen (Rick) and Cindy Anderson (Dave); his grandchildren, Jennifer Lenards (Mark), Heather Smith (Mike), April Dahlin (Tom), Scott Reese (Jaimie), Ann Sanville (Shayne), Jeremy Shope (Anne), Joshua Shope (Kaitlyn), Jeff Niles (Susana), Nicole Schweitzer (Christian), Ryan Padilla (Arlene), Erin Padilla (Tiyler Messer), Rachelle Esquibel (Adam), Jessica Mackie, Kathleen Stebbins (A. J.), Donnie Alanko and Tracy Alanko; his sister Mary Lou Armstrong; and his brother-in-law Robert Tardiff (Maureen). He is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
