CONNIE J KISER

Connie J Kiser, 81 years old, of Sanford, MI, passed away peacefully at The Toni & Trish House on May 3, 2025.

Connie Jeanette Brilinski was born April 16, 1944, in Alpena to the late Otto and Myra (Franklin) Brilinski. She married Darrel Kiser on Sept. 12, 1964. Darrel was a lifetime Air Force veteran. They travelled to several Air Force bases for 30 years. He preceded her in death Aug. 8, 2004.

Connie was a stay a home wife. One of her hobbies was bowling which she participated in everywhere she lived. She moved to Sanford, MI after her husband’s death in 2004.

She is survived by brother Terry Birilinski (Connie), brother-in-law Charles Kiser, sisters-in-law Betty Smith and Emily Alexender. Nieces, Barbara Grunder (Jeff), Leslie Fortin (Rick), Lori Walker (Joel), great-nephews Troy Grunder (Melissa), Trevor Grunder (Chenoa), Brett Benner (Amy), Blake Benner (Jen), Jacob Walker (Bre), Jeremy Walker (Caroline), plus 12 great-great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by cousins Judy Bartz, Vicki Bouras, Kim Muszyski (Mary), Patti Tews (Ron), Jim Marquardt (Cathy), Rick Arlt (Claudia).

She was preceded by special nephew, Bradley Brilinski.

Visitation will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Bannan Funeral Home, Alpena from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Leslie Nye officiating.

Interment: Evergreen Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to be made to The Toni & Trish House or Compassus Hospice.