Recent Obituaries
Judith G. Andor
Feb 15, 2022
Judith G. Andor passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Bravera Health in Brooksville, Florida just ten days after her 80th birthday. Judy was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Waldo and Bernice (Marcotte) King. She married Robert (Bob) Andor on October 22, 1960 at St. Augustine Church in Hillman. Together Judy and Bob enjoyed 61 years...
Harry Stanley Tolzdorf
Feb 14, 2022
Harry Stanley Tolzdorf, 98, of Alpena passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 in Petoskey. Harry was born on August 22, 1923 in Alpena to the late Stanley and Estella (Gutkowski) Tolzdorf.
Harry was a veteran of the US Navy, served in WW II on the USS Owen as a boilermaker, fireman, and water tender. He married Phyllis...
Joanne 'Joan' Allene Reprogal
Feb 13, 2022
Joanne "Joan" Allene Reprogal, 90, of Alpena passed away February 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.
Joanne was born on September 29, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Floyd and Myrtle (Miller) Wilson. She married Leslie "Cliff" Reprogal on October 8, 1950 in Austin, Texas and together they enjoyed 65 years of marriage before he preceded her...
Clarence 'Jake' Allen, Jr.
Feb 12, 2022
Clarence "Jake" Allen Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home February 12, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Jake was born January 24, 1940 to the late Clarence J. "Drop" and Bessie (Anderson) Allen. He married Laurie Powell on November 12, 1966 in Alpena. Jake worked at Alpena Printing Studio, the Werth Texaco Gas Station and Fletcher Paper Company in the...
Patricia Ann Keleman
Feb 9, 2022
Patricia A. Keleman, 71, of Alpena, passed away February 9, 2022 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan surrounded by loved ones.
Patricia was born February 15, 1950 to the late Michael and Gertrude (Sanders) Keleman in Detroit, Michigan. She was a homemaker in Alpena and enjoyed bingo and gambling.
Patricia leaves behind her two children: Shelly (Ron) Adamski...
David Lance Parris
Jan 18, 2022
David L. Parris, 54, of Alpena passed away January 18, 2022 at Medilodge in Rogers City. David was born to Neil and Elaine (Jacobs) Parris on February 23, 1967 in Big Spring, Texas.
He graduated from Alpena High School and was a self employed wood worker until he became disabled. David loved dogs and music. He could play the drums,...
Susan M. Weinkauf
Jan 9, 2022
Susan M. Weinkauf, 71, of Alpena passed away January 9, 2022. Susan was born to the late Archie and Violette (Szejbach) Lewandowski on February 2, 1950.
After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1968, Susan pursued an Associate’s Degree from Alpena Community College and went on to Western Michigan University, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in French. She married Walter...
Mary Jane Greka
Dec 21, 2021
Mary Jane Greka, 86, of Alpena passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center- Alpena on December 21, 2021.
Mary Jane was born May 10, 1935 in Rogers City to the late Joseph and Catherine (Smith) Kelly. She married Chester H. Greka on August 29, 1953 at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City. They shared 53 years together before...
Virginia Suszek
Dec 19, 2021
Virginia Suszek, age 78, of Posen, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 19, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. In her truest nature she was brave, strong, sweet, and kind until the end. Virginia was born on November 19, 1943 to August and Julia (Skowron) Kapala on her family’s farm in Maple Ridge Twp. She...
Theresa Cramb
Dec 19, 2021
Theresa Ann Cramb, 79, of Alpena was able to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, face to face, Sunday night, December 19, 2021. Theresa Ann Cramb was born October 1, 1942 in Alpena, Michigan to Howard and Theresa Spigelmyre. She worked as a bus driver for Fraser Public Schools in Fraser, MI and later for Alpena Public...
Donald 'Don' J. Wisniewski
Dec 19, 2021
Donald J. Wisniewski, age 81, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Besser Senior Living Community. Donald was born on May 18, 1940 to the late Casimer and Stephanie (Domiencki) Wisniewski in Alpena. Don graduated from Catholic Central High School and later Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in education. He married Mary Kathleen '...
Carol Sue Kraft
Dec 17, 2021
Carol Sue Kraft age 84, of Alpena, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 17, 2021, at My Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On June 2, 1937, Carol was born to the late William and Martha (Stroh) Hild in St. Louis, MO. She married Clarence T. Kraft on June 27, 1957, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic...
Emma Bradley
Dec 16, 2021
Emma L. Bradley, 87, of Lachine, passed away December 16, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born in Verge, Kentucky to Silas and Estelle (Wade) Tackett on February 5, 1935. She married Thomas Bradley on March 5, 1954 in Clintwood, Virginia and together they spent 49 years as partners and parents to five children before he preceded...
Patrick Michael Malaney
Dec 14, 2021
Patrick Michael Malaney, 54, passed away December 14, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, surrounded by his family after a fierce three week battle with COVID.
Pat is survived by his beloved mother, Kay, his fiancée, Delynn Burns, his sons; CJ (Jeanette LaFleche) Malaney, Michael (Nicole) Malaney and Austin (fiancée Abby Dault) Malaney. Pat also leaves behind three beautiful...
Paulette Marie Cieciorka
Dec 13, 2021
Paulette Marie Cieciorka, 77, of Alpena, Michigan passed away on December 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Paulette will be remembered for her unconditional love, selfless generosity, beautiful mind, and fierce determination. Paulette spent her early years in Marquette, Michigan prior to settling in Alpena; she dedicated 30 years of her life as a CRNA at Alpena General Hospital....
Betty Jane Sytek
Dec 11, 2021
Betty Jane Sytek, 83, of Alpena, MI passed away December 11, 2021 at MyMidMichigan Health Center in Alpena surrounded by her family.
Betty was born September 2, 1938 in Alpena to the late Joseph and Bernice (Wisniewski) Pilarski. As a family, they owned and operated Pilarski Grocery in Posen. Betty married Norman Sytek on April 23, 1960 at...
Irene Rose Shiemke
Dec 10, 2021
Irene Rose Shiemke, 97, of Ossineke, MI passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at her daughter Sharon's home where she has resided for the past three and a half years.
Irene Rose Brousseau was born May 3, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the late Leo and Rosanna (LaPlante) Brousseau. Shortly after her birth she came to the family farm...
Mary J. Landre
Dec 3, 2021
Mary J. Landre, 83, of Alpena passed away December 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Greenview in Alpena.
Mary was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Cyril and Dorothy (Johnston) Williams on October 16, 1938. She married James Landre on April 23, 1960 in Alpena. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1993.
Mary is survived by her children Cheryl (Mark)...
Bernadette V. Paquette
Dec 3, 2021
Bernadette Veronica Paquette, 87, passed away on December 3, 2021 at Precious Days AFC in Alpena, Michigan. She was born on August 6, 1934 to Philip and Martha Ruczynski.
Bernadette is survived by her three children, Dan Paquette, Cindy (Gene) Griffing, and Philip (Stephanie) Paquette along with her five grandchildren, Robert (Holly) Paquette, Garrett Paquette, Patrick Paquette, Micah Griffing,...
Kevin L. Mackenzie
Dec 2, 2021
Kevin L. MacKenzie, 63, of Spruce, Michigan passed away suddenly at home December 2, 2021 after an extended illness. Kevin was born July 25, 1958 to Orville and Shirley (Schryer) MacKenzie in Alpena. He married Lyn Elpers on August 28, 1999. Kevin worked as an underground utility installer putting in fiber optic lines for Utility Contractors of Saginaw.
Kevin is...
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