PAULINE KATHRYN IDALSKI

Pauline Kathryn Idalski, age 102, of Rogers City, passed away peacefully at Medilodge in Rogers City on Feb. 20, 2025.

She was born in Pulawski Township to Frank and Rose (Wojt) Darga on June 24, 1922.

Pauline lived a long, beautiful life filled with faith and love for her family and friends. Busia loved to cook, raise beautiful ower gardens, and share stories of her life; she always had a spot at her table for all. She will be missed by many but her legacy will continue through her family and those that loved her. She has left behind wonderful memories that will be treasured for years. Pauline was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, VFW Auxiliary, Women’s Church United, St. Ignatius Catholic Church and its Rosary Society.

She is survived by seven children, Raymond (Carol) Idalski of Charlotte, Laurine (Garland) Repke of Rogers City, Florian (Grace) Idalski of Presque Isle, Ralph (Judy) Idalski of Presque Isle, Anthony Idalski of Indiana, Denice (Alvin) Romel of Posen and Gary Idalski of Rogers City; Many grandchildren; quite a few great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phil; sisters and brothers, Bernard (Theresa) Darga, Julia (Stanley) Gabrysiak, Leo (Cecilia) Darga, Stanley (Eleanor) Darga, Harry (Alice) Darga, Clarence (Eleanor) Darga, Helen (Walter) Hamblin, Mary (Sam) Kuel, Emil (Agnes) Darga, Frank (Agnes) Darga and Phil (Martha) Darga; and a grandson, SPC Nicholas Idalski.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Monday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. where the Daughters of Isabella and the Rosary Society will lead the Rosary at 6:30 followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 with Fr. Don Geyman and Fr. Charlie Donajkowski officiating.

Interment will take place in the spring at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of owers, memorials may be given to St. Ignatius School’s Angel Fund or to American Cancer Society in memory of Pauline Idalski.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org