COUITCHER, Margie, 85, of Alpena, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at the home of her daughter, Karen, surrounded by her loving family.
Surviving are her three children, Karen (Charles) Gruschke, John (Traci) Couitcher, both of Alpena, Mary Couitcher of Stevensville, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Jordan & Aleia Gruschke of Alpena, Parker Ortlieb of Stevensville, Pierce Ortlieb in the US Marines stationed in Washington, D.C., Keila, Kajtia and Kiana Couitcher all of Alpena; her sister, Bonnie (Herb) Carlson of Petoskey and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Jack Perry.
Family and friends will gather at McWilliams Funeral Home - Alpena on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Jack Johnston officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.


