Margaret Wanda Andrulis, 86, formerly of Alpena, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the home of her daughter.

Margaret was born in Alpena on September 24, 1923 to the late Steven and Angeline (Centala) Soltysiak. She married Roger Andrulis and he preceded her in death in 1987. Margaret was an L.P.N. and had been employed in local nursing homes.

Surviving are 3 daughters, Therese Branigan of Mt. Union, PA, Patricia (Roy) Domrase of Ossineke, Angela Knapp of Ossineke; 1 son, Gene (Patricia) Branigan of Gaylord; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Edward and Patrick Soltysiak of Alpena; and 1 sister, Laura Geroux of Alpena.

Preceding her in death were a grandson, Roy E. Domrase II in 1996, son in law, Kenneth Knapp, 3 brothers, Francis, Stanley, and Charles Soltysiak; and 1 sister, Michalene Riopelle.

A graveside service with the Rev. James Kendziorski will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on Friday at 11 a.m. Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Holy Cross Cemetery

Memorials: Friends choice