Patricia 'Cookie' Marie Galka

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Patricia "Cookie" Marie Galka, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. Born on May 29, 1941, in Cary, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Catherine Cook, Cookie's radiance and kindness touched the lives of everyone she encountered.

Cookie attended Roosevelt Junior High School in Montreal, Wisconsin, before graduating from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin. She pursued her passion for the medical field by attending the Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minnesota, where she obtained her degree as a laboratory technician. It was during her high school years that she met the love of her life, Jeffry "Denny" Galka, whom she later married in 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, surrounded by their loved ones. Together, they were blessed with two cherished sons, Dale and Darin.

Devoted to her family, Cookie was a pillar of strength and love. Her role as a mother was paramount, always present at her sons' sports games and events. Overjoyed to become a grandmother and great-grandmother, she cherished every moment spent with her family. Cookie dedicated many years to her career in the medical field, serving diligently at Dr. Gladstone's office in Norway, Michigan, and Dickinson Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Cookie also spent the last 20-plus years working for Internal Medicine Associates in Mount Clemens, Michigan, before retiring at the age of 71.

An avid lover of the outdoors, Cookie found solace in boating, camping and traveling with her husband to explore new horizons. Despite her busy schedule, she remained deeply committed to her faith, embodying the spirit of Christ through her selflessness and compassion. Known for her generosity and willingness to assist those in need, Cookie's presence brought warmth and comfort to all who knew her.

She was the beloved wife of Jeffry Galka; loving mother of Dale (Dana) Galka and Darin (Marisa Morales) Galka; cherished grandma Cookie to Joshua, Maxwell, Genisis, Julio, Sinai, Emily (Davis), Galilea (Anyello), Mason, Jaziel, Ania and Miah; best great-grandma to Ariadna "Ari"; beloved Auntie Cookie to Kathe (Dan) Thorup and Cindi (Curt) Day; and dear great-aunt to Tony (Danielle) Thorup, Chris (Jennifer) Thorup, Andy (Erica) Day and Allison Day. Cookie is also survived by many loving family and friends.

Cookie is preceded in passing by her parents, Edwin and Catherine Cook; and her sister, Margaret (Tom) Seitz; and great-nephew, Jordan Day.

Memorial visitation and services already took place on July 17 at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home.