Obituary of Alice E. Oonk

Alice Oonk of Midland, MI died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born October 27, 1943 in South Haven, MI to Oscar and Olive (Davis) Hammer. Alice made friends everywhere she went and will be fondly remembered for her thoughtful gifts and her sense of fun! On October 16, 1965, in Midland, Alice married Frederic Oonk, who survives her. Midland was always their home base, and as a part of Fred's career with Dow Corning, they also enjoyed exploring Kentucky, Wales, and Belgium. Everyone who visited could count on Alice's hospitality and a tour of the best shopping locations! She is survived by her children, Heather Oonk of Solana Beach, CA and Matthew (Angela) Oonk of Ann Arbor, MI; granddaughters, Elsa and Josie; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Eleanor Leonard, and brother Paul Hammer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. Checks may be made payable to: "University of Michigan" and sent to the Michigan Medicine Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Dr., Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. You may also call 734-764-6777 or visit victors.us/aliceoonk to make your gift. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com