Recent Obituaries
Chester J. 'Chet' Szymanski
Aug 17, 2021
Chester J. Szymanski
“Chet”
Chester Szymanski, 98, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Besser Senior Living Community on August 17, 2021.
Chester was born on May 14, 1923 to the late Felix and Martha (Kieliszewski) Szymanski in Long Rapids Township. On May 15, 1954, he married Ann E. Lindsay at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City, Michigan. She...
Thomas E. Kwiatkowski
Aug 2, 2021
Thomas E. Kwiatkowski
Thomas E. Kwiatkowski, 91, of Alpena, Michigan passed away August 2, 2021 at Touch of Country Adult Care Home. Thomas was born in Alpena to John and Mary (Adusky) Kwiatkowski on Oct. 17, 1929. He married Carol Hallowisky on September 16, 1950 at St. Mary's Church in Alpena. They had enjoyed fifty years of marriage together when...
William 'Billie' E. Arpin
Jul 26, 2021
William (Billy) Arpin, age 58, of Alpena, passed away on July 26, 2021. Billy was born to Carrie and William (Bill) E. Arpin on May 18, 1963. He is survived by his beloved cat, Croissant, his sisters; Charlotte Allen, Judi (Fred) Hart, and Dixie Haye,s as well as several nieces and nephews. His nieces Carrie (Brian) Kane, Molina Allen...
Timothy Orban
Jul 25, 2021
Timothy Orban, age 65, of Alpena, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Besser Senior Living Community.
Per his wishes Timothy has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home.
Graveside Service Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Saturday, July 31, 2021...
Joyce M. Jones
Jul 23, 2021
Joyce Mildred Jones, formerly of Blue Springs, Missouri, died July 23, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 21, 1927, the daughter of David and Quida (Harris) Melvin. She grew up in Juniper, Georgia with four siblings and graduated from high school in Buela Vista. She earned a scholarship to Martha...
James 'Jim' A. Reilly
Jul 12, 2021
James "Jim" A. Reilly
James A. "Jim" Reilly,73, passed away July 12, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.
James was born in Sault St. Marie on August 16, 1947, to the late Allen and Florence (Cook) Reilly. He sailed on the Great Lakes for 40 years, sailing for Huron Portland Cement, American Steamship and retired from the...
William R. Anderson
Jul 7, 2021
William R. Anderson
William "Bill" R. Anderson, age 77, of Alpena, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at home.
On September 5, 1943, William was born to the late Russell Anderson and Lillian (Stafford) Rucinski in Alpena, Michigan. He served in the US Army, upon returning from the service he worked for a Home Day Care Center....
Steven Gerald Nitchman
Jul 3, 2021
Steven Gerald Nitchman, 65, of Presque Isle, died July 3, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Alpena.Mr. Nitchman was born January 3, 1956, in Troy, Ohio.
He graduated from Alpena High School in 1975 where he had leading roles in school musicals, notably in“Annie Get Your Gun”. He joined the United States Navy after graduation and served for six years as...
Sue Maxwell
Jun 19, 2021
Sue Maxwell
Sue Maxwell, 87, a remarkably strong, vibrant woman who was devoted to her family, friends, pets, and the community she loved, died June 19 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland. The cause was complications of cancer.
Born Oct. 7, 1933, in Saginaw as Lorraine Horton, she was known from birth onward as Sue or Susie....
James 'Jim' Arthur Sauve
Jun 19, 2021
James "Jim" Arthur Sauve, age 66, of Alpena passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at home.
On July 22, 1954, Jim was born to the late Arthur and Anna (Rasmussen) in Alpena, Michigan. He worked for Jim Nye Masonry.
Jim is survived by three brothers: Thomas Sauve of Herron, MI; Ernest (Jeanette) Sauve of Herron, MI; and...
Glenn H. Donajkowski
Jun 9, 2021
Glenn H. Donajkowski, age 61, of Posen, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
On March 12, 1960, Glenn was born to the late John and Lorraine (Kolakowski) Donajkowski in Alpena, MI. Glenn was a logger with Donajkowski Logging. He married Tamara Stone on March 2, 2009, in Alpena, Michigan.
He...
Phyllis J Corwin
May 31, 2021
Phyllis J. (Jasman) Corwin, age 87, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Medilodge-Greenview with her daughter Ann and brother Eugene, at her side.
Phyllis was born on February 27, 1934, to the late Gilbert and Bessie (Gohl) Jasman in Alpena, Michigan. She married Robert B. Corwin on August 21, 1954, at St. Anne Catholic...
Carol Elise 'Annie' Martin
May 31, 2021
Carol Elise (Brink) Martin, 94, of Ossineke, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 31, 2021, surrounded by family. "Annie," as she was known to friends and family, was born on December 21, 1926, to George Alfred and Mary Emma (Dickson) Brink in St. Paul, MN. She was their youngest daughter, joining her sister and...
Virginia Irene Tadajewski
May 31, 2021
Virginia Irene. Tadajewski, age 98, of Alpena, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Turning Brook.
On September 14, 1922, Virginia was born to the late John and Frances (Kierzek) Kieliszewski in Alpena, Michigan. She married Theodore J. Tadajewski on March 6, 1943, at St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church in Posen, Michigan; he preceded her in death...
Jean M. Zielaskowski-Connon
May 30, 2021
Jean M. Zielaskowski- Connon, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
She is survived by three daughters; Susie Kidder, Sandy Zielaskowski (John Adams) and Sonja Briley (Greg). She is also survived by three grandchildren: Lorne Zielaskowski, Jennifer Gruschke Mowery and Chris Briley. She also has great-grandchildren surviving: Alex and Lauren Zielaskowski, Parker and Kerrigan Gruschke and Mirra...
Wayne Arthur Benoit
May 29, 2021
Wayne Arthur Benoit, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
On August 12, 1936, Wayne was born to the late Edward and Malvena (St. Charles) Benoit in Alpena, Michigan. He served in the United States Army. On January 9, 1960, Wayne married Miriam Behnke at St. Anne...
Donald 'Don' J. Furze
May 21, 2021
Donald "Don" J. Furze, age 81, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
On August 7, 1939, Donald was born in Highland Park, Michigan to the late James and Nell (Lyytikainen) Furze. He married Verna Heikkila on April 6, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan. Don served in the National Guard...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Scheske
May 12, 2021
Geraldine "Gerry" Scheske, age 80, of Alpena, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, under the loving care of her son James.
Gerry was born on August 12, 1940, in Manistique, Michigan to the late Joseph and Harriette (Heltman) Gedeon. She worked as a cook on the Steel Ships, retiring in 2006. Gerry loved life, adventure,...
Delmar L. Prevo
May 8, 2021
Delmar L. Prevo, age 88, of Lachine, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Medilodge of Hillman.
On October 27, 1932, Delmar was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Leo and Anabelle (Allain) Prevo. Delmar was a Farmer in the Herron, Michigan area his entire life raising cattle and producing cash crops. He married...
Judy A. Smith
Apr 25, 2021
Judy A. Smith, age 78, of Alpena, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On August 9, 1942, Judy was born to the late Harry B. and Sella (McMurray) Melvin in Hillman, Michigan. She married Gary W. Smith on October 24, 1970; they were blessed with 35 years of...
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