Obituary of Robin Mae Spanke
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Age 61, of Mt. Morris, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Hurley Medical Center. In accordance with Robin’s wishes cremation has taken place; there are no further services scheduled at this time. Expressions of sympathy and donations to the Genesee County Humane Society may be expressed by visiting Robin’s tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com.
Robin was born in Saginaw, on April 29, 1960, the daughter of Darlene Neahusan Crain. Educated locally, she graduated from Elisabeth Ann Johnson High School with the Class of 1978. Robin went on to obtain her associate's degree from Mott Community College in Education. Robin worked for PetSmart for over eighteen years; her love for animals led her to become an animal rescuer which included dogs, cats, ferrets as well as exotic animals such as alligators. She loved her dogs: Ruby and Albert.
Robin adored her children and grandchildren, she was a great knitter and crocheter, and was very good at making ponchos, scarves, blankets, hair ties; she even made her children's clothes when they were little. Robin took care of all the kids that needed a place to stay and was known for being a down-to-earth, social butterfly.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Darlene Crain; sons: Dale and wife, Denise Spanke, Orvil, and wife, Cassie Spanke; Robert Putnam; daughters: Ardith, and husband, Richard Bard, Natasha and husband, Nathan Dorner, Emily, and husband, Robert Sivak, Elizabeth, and husband, James Mallette; over 30 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren; sister, Sue, and husband, Duane Boyd; and her close friend, Willie Scott.
Robin was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Spanke, Sr., and her son, Anthony Spanke, Jr.
