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Richard Allan Brown

Richard Allan Brown

Nov 30, 2021

Richard A. Brown

Richard A. Brown, 79, of Curran passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.

Richard was born in Detroit on January 15, 1942 to Luther and Katheryn (Hargrave) Brown.  He graduated with a BA in Engineering and owned his own business but he was especially proud of the time he served in the...

Genevieve J. 'Gen' Reynolds

Genevieve J. 'Gen' Reynolds

Nov 29, 2021

Genevieve J. 'Gen' Reynolds

Genevieve J. Reynolds, 74, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home November 29, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family.  Gen was born September 21, 1947 in Alpena to the late Anthony and Gladys (Niedzwiecki) Filipiak.  She married Curtis Reynolds April 8, 1967 and they enjoyed 54 years together.

Genevieve was a member of St. John the...

Lisa M. Bartz

Lisa M. Bartz

Nov 27, 2021

Lisa M. Bartz

Lisa M. Bartz, 56, of Alpena passed away November 27, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center- Alpena. 

She was born in Alpena and worked as a floral designer.  Lisa is survived by two daughters, Jessica Casey of Cincinnati, OH and Janie Stanton (Ken Bruske) of Alpena; grandsons, Joseph Boston and Kayson Bruske; mother, Doreen Bartz, and nieces Alexis...

Bette L. Lalonde

Bette L. Lalonde

Nov 24, 2021

Bette L. LaLonde    Bette L. LaLonde, 97, of Alpena passed away peacefully at Besser Senior Living Community on November 24, 2021.   She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 18, 1924 to the late Lewis and Alma (Lindsey) Kunze. She married Richard LaLonde in 1948. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Altar Society....

Terry Ann Floeter

Terry Ann Floeter

Nov 20, 2021

Terry A. Floeter

Terry Ann Floeter, just 66, of Alcona, passed away November 20, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena. Terry was born on November 19, 1955 in Normandy, Missouri to the late Calvin and Melva (Humke) Jones. Terry is survived by husband, Kurt; son, Scott (Jeanne); daughter, Jill; grandchildren, Troy, Evy, Addie and Mia; brother, Larry (Karen) Jones and sister,...

Jean R. Baker

Jean R. Baker

Nov 20, 2021

Jean (Jane) R. Baker

Jean (Jane) R. Baker, age 96, a lifelong resident of Herron, Michigan passed away peacefully at Assisted Living in The Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

            On November 30, 1924, Jean was born to the late Florence and William Kaiser in Herron, Michigan. She married Louis Baker on May 15,...

Alfred H. 'Al' Beyer

Alfred H. 'Al' Beyer

Nov 14, 2021

Alfred "Al" Beyer

Alfred H. Beyer, 82, of Alpena, Michigan passed away November 14, 2021, joining his wife Nancy.  He was born in Wolf Creek to the late Harold and Erma (Kauer) Beyer on August 11, 1939.  Al worked at National Gypsum in Alpena for thirty years, retiring in 1986.  He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Al...

James 'Jim' E. Suszek

James 'Jim' E. Suszek

Nov 14, 2021

James E. Suszek "Jim"

James E. "Jim" Suszek, 70, of Alpena passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center- Alpena.  He was born in Alpena to the late Agabitan and Helen (Kaszubowski) Suszek.  He married Mary Kalisch on November 22, 1980.

Jim was a very artistic wood worker.  Anything he made was very unique.  Anyone who has something...

Fay M. Creguer

Fay M. Creguer

Nov 6, 2021

Fay M. Creguer

Fay M. Creguer, 91, of Alpena passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Fay was born to Burt and Lita (Wortman) McDonnell in Detroit, on June 12, 1930.  She married Paul J.Creguer on April 14, 1956.  Fay worked as an insurance agent for Equitable Insurance at the Sander's Agency before...

Dolores M. Kruczynski

Dolores M. Kruczynski

Nov 5, 2021

Dolores M. Kruczynski

Dolores M. Kruczynski, 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 5, 2021.  On August 17, 1931 she was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Anthony and Mary (Schultz) Smigleski.  On July 7, 1951 she married Leo at St. Mary Catholic Church by Fr. George Klimas, and they were married for...

George J. Lapierre

George J. Lapierre

Nov 2, 2021

George J. Lapierre   George Lapierre, 70, of Presque Isle, Michigan was received into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 with his beloved wife by his side. George was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1950 to the late Helen and Charles Lapierre. George was an avid naturalist and lover of animals. He loved being...

Albin John Filarski

Albin John Filarski

Oct 30, 2021

     Albin J. Filarski

     Albin John Filarski, 85, long time resident of Alpena and Hubbard Lake, MI. passed away suddenly on Saturday morning October 30, 2021, at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, Leesburg, FL. while wintering in Bushnell, FL.  Albin was born October 28, 1936, the oldest of 9 children, to the late Vincent and Mary (Stoinski) Filarski...

Kevin L. Suszek

Kevin L. Suszek

Oct 19, 2021

Kevin L. Suszek

Kevin L. Suszek, 32, of Woodridge, Illinois passed away unexpectedly October 19, 2021.  Kevin was born in Alpena on September 20, 1989 to Keith and June (Judoin) Suszek.  He was a proud steelworker, specializing in welding. He adored his son and loved family time

Kevin is survived by his parents, Keith and Rhonda Suszek of Alpena; son,...

Fred E. Hart

Fred E. Hart

Oct 16, 2021

Fred E. Hart, 78, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away suddenly at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena on Saturday, October 16, 2021.   Fred was born on February 3, 1943 in Elarado, Michigan to Daniel and Marjorie (Hartman) Hart. On February 11, 1961 he married Judy Thomas and together they raised three children and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Fred sailed for Inland...

Ronald D. Garant

Ronald D. Garant

Oct 13, 2021

    On the morning of October 13, 2021, Ron Garant, owner of Garant's Office Supplies in downtown Alpena, died at 74 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena. He was born on August 16, 1947 to Edgar "Ace" and Shirley (Kauffman) Garant in Alpena.  On September 8, 1973 he married Darlene Budnick and together they raised four children and enjoyed 48 years of...

Nancy A. Beyer

Nancy A. Beyer

Oct 11, 2021

Nancy A. Beyer, 83, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, October 11, 2021. Nancy was born in Cadillac, Michigan on March 6, 1938 to Gerald and Rose (Heil) Bostick. She married Alfred Beyer on March 7, 1975. Together they raised three children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage. Nancy was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

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James W. Carls

James W. Carls

Oct 9, 2021

James W. “Jim” Carls, 77, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away at home, Saturday, October 9. 2021.  Jim was born on November 8, 1943 to Harold and Doris (Houghton) Carls in Detroit Michigan.  On February 3, 1979, he married Helen Rondeau in Roseville, Michigan.  She preceded him in death on January 15, 2020.

            Jim worked as a salesperson for a...

Jean Ann Teska

Jean Ann Teska

Oct 9, 2021

Jean Ann (Prentice) Teska, formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away in early October at Sally's Care Home in Alpena.  Jean was born and raised in Lincoln Park and was a loving mother to three children and wife to Fred Teska of Trenton, Michigan. 

She leaves behind her son, Virgil; grandchildren, Kelcie and Michael; and siblings, Richard Prentice, Riley Dean...

Rosalie M. Newhouse

Rosalie M. Newhouse

Sep 21, 2021

  Rosalie M. Newhouse   Rosalie M. Newhouse, 89, of Alpena passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 under the compassionate care at Medilodge-Alpena. She was born in Alpena on April 12, 1932 to the late Aloysius and Rose Marie (Smigelski) Tadajewski and was a lifetime resident. She married Clarence Newhouse in 1978 at St. John's Church. He proceeded her...

Brandon J. Skiba

Brandon J. Skiba

Sep 3, 2021

Brandon J. Skiba, 32, of Torrance, California passed away September 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Brandon was born in Redondo Beach, California to Tom Skiba and Teresa Mungarro on March 5, 1989. He lived in California for most of his life but for several years lived in Alpena, Michigan with his father.

 

Brandon was a...