Constance Anna Brace

Connie was born in Alpena, MI to Jerome and Celia (Haske) Soik, Sr. After graduating from Alpena Catholic Central High School, Connie served her country in the United States Navy, retiring after 24 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer. She worked for the 88th District Court in Alpena, then for the Washtenaw County Mental Health Department before retiring. Connie was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and its Women’s Club and had volunteered for Mercy-Memorial Hospice. She enjoyed crafts, reading, doing puzzles and gardening. Connie is survived by her son David (Joanna) Brace of Buckeye, AZ; grandchildren: Jack Brace of Alexandria, VA, William (Gillian) Brace of Twentynine Palms, CA and Emily Brace of Pittsburgh, PA; as well as five siblings: Doug Soik of Beacon, NY, Karen (Ken) Fussey of Alpena, Eunice Scott of Peoria, AZ, Lucy (Ron) McCabe of Odenton, MD and Bernice Soik of Alpena. She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings: Jerome Soik Jr., Mark Soik, Norbert Soik and Gordon Soik. Memorial contributions in honor of Connie may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Vietnam Veterans of America.