Recent Obituaries
Matthew Jay Gagnon
Oct 25, 2020
Matthew Jay Gagnon, age 56, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Midland Regional Medical Center.
On March 19,1964, Matthew was born to Eugene and Grace (Grenkowicz) Gagnon in Alpena, Michigan. He graduated from AHS in 1982 and went on to college and became a self-employed handy man until he became too ill to...
Francis 'Frank' J. Baranski
Sep 28, 2020
Francis "Frank" J. Baranski
Francis J. Baranski, age 92, of Presque Isle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2020, at Medilodge of Alpena.
Frank was born on July 14, 1938, to the late George and Anna (Wagner) Baranski in Detroit, Michigan. He married Rita M. Sheer on October 17, 1953; together they were blessed with eight children...
Edward S. Laroche
Sep 14, 2020
Edward S. LaRoche, age 79, of Lachine, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
Edward was born in Iron Mountain, MI, to the late Wilfred "Jack" and Frances (Fluke) LaRoche on July 13, 1941. He married Sylvia Garza on April 27, 1963, in San Diego, CA. Edward spent four years in...
Lauriene E. Marzean
Sep 12, 2020
Lauriene E. Marzean
Lauriene E. Marzean of Alpena passed away at home September 12, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by her loving family. Lauriene Zamenski was born on March 5, 1937 in Alpena, MI to the late Stanley A. and Mildred (Jackowiak) Zamenski.
Lauriene married Francis "Fritz" Marzean at St....
Leonard I. Scott
Sep 12, 2020
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, in the early afternoon, God whispered Leonard Scott's name and called to him, "Come home and be free of the cancer that has broken your body." God knew that Leonard was ready to join all his loved ones that had gone before him and celebrate his eternal joy and happiness in heaven. His wife, family...
Lawrence 'Larry' M. Calder
Sep 10, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) M. Calder, age 73, of Alpena County lost his hard fought battle with cancer September 10, 2020, at home under the care of Hospice of Michigan.
Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Marvin & Eva (McKelvey) Calder, on November 21st, 1946. He was drafted into the US Army in 1978 and served as a Staff Sergeant...
Bernard A. Schaedig
Sep 5, 2020
Bernard A. "Bernie" Schaedig, 78, of Alpena passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020.
Bernie was born February 25, 1942, in Moltke Township to the late Alfonse and Ethel (Krueger) Schaedig. He married Suzanne Bisson August 7, 1965 at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City. Bernie was a truck driver for Huron Distributors for thirty...
Keith W. Gordon
Aug 29, 2020
Keith W. Gordon, 64, of Harrisville, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Medilodge in Alpena.
He was born on December 22, 1955, to the late Charles and Dolores (Abbe) Gordon. Keith graduated from high school. He married Donna Gillette on July 22, 1995. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2019. He was a Journeyman and...
Pauline A Prevo
Aug 17, 2020
Pauline A. Prevo
Pauline A. Prevo, 72, of Alpena, MI, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Mid- Michigan Medical Center of Alpena surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 12, 1948 in Bay City, MI to the late Cora VanWormer. Pauline married Myrl Prevo on August 28, 1965 at St. Rose Church in Herron,...
Norman H Brown
Aug 5, 2020
Norman H. Brown, age 81, of Alpena, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Lincoln Haven in Lincoln, MI.
He was born on December 21, 1938, in Detroit, MI, to the late Norman and Barbara(Rockwell) Brown. He married Carolyn Murphy on March 17, 1999 in LasVegas, NV. Norman served in the United States Navy for four years...
Nancy S Wilber
Jul 31, 2020
Nancy S. Wilber
Nancy S. Wilber, age 68, of Alpena, MI passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born to Harold and Ella (Smalling) Cowie on July 16, 1952, in Detroit, MI. Nancy married Jeffery A. Wilber on December 3, 1971, in Plymouth, MI. he preceeded her in...
Helen S Detloff
Jul 23, 2020
Helen S. (Swartzinski) Detloff, age 86, of Alpena, MI passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 23, 2020.She was born on May 15, 1934, in Ossineke, MI to the late Joseph and Sophie (Lange) Swartzinski. Helen was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church of All Saints Parish and Ladies Sodality. She married Francis Detloff on October 30,...
William C Leighton
Jul 20, 2020
William Clay " Bill" Leighton, age 68, of Hillman, Michigan passed away at home on Monday, July 20, 2020.
He was born on July 11, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Betty (Fockler) Leighton. Bill worked at the East Detroit Post Office as a mail carrier and and chief union steward. He went on to work...
Gail A Smith
Jul 9, 2020
Gail A. Smith, age 66, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Lincoln Haven in Lincoln, MI.
She was born on August 4, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.
Gail is survived by her three daughters; Penny Grabow of Lachine, MI; Angie Grabow of Ossineke, MI; Nichole Sowiecki of Kansas; one son; Joshua Sowiecki of...
David J. Kieliszewski
Jul 5, 2020
David J. Kieliszewski, 88, of Alpena, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July, 5, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
He was born on August 14, 1931, to the late Isadore and Blondine (Szymanski) Kieliszewski, in Alpena, MI. David served in the U.S. Army during the Koran War from 1953 to 1955. He married Esther Dziesinski on...
Albert Peter Krajnik
Jun 25, 2020
Albert Peter Krajnik, age 92, of Presque Isle, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, in New Port Richey, FL.
On November 17, 1927, Albert was born to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Laniewski) Krajnik in Posen, Michigan. Albert served in the Army National Guard for four years. He married Agnes Woloszyk on April 30, 1949, at St....
Steven Thomas Martell
Jun 23, 2020
Steven Thomas Martell, age 64, of Alpena passed away at home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Steven is survived by his two children: Steven R. Martell Jr. of Alpena, MI; Frederick T. Martell of Traverse City, MI; four grandchildren; three brothers: Terrence (Sherry) Martell of Hains, AK; Alan (Patti) Martell of Alpena, MI; Scott (Mary Beth)...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Rita Peltier-Harmon
Jun 17, 2020
Geraldine R. "Gerry" Peltier-Harmon, age 83, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Medilodge of Alpena surrounded by her family.
Per her wishes Gerry has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation., arrangements are incomplete at this time. A Graveside Service is pending for August and a complete obituary...
Wayne Allen Schaedig
Jun 11, 2020
Wayne Allen Schaedig, age 55, of Alpena passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at home.
On December 14, 1964, Wayne was born to Denny and Carol (Elowsky) Schaedig in Alpena, Michigan. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1983. Wayne worked for Besser Company from March of 1998 until 2007 and later Besser-Baker...
Caliber Lee Kowalski
Jun 9, 2020
Caliber "Cal" Lee Kowalski, age 16, of Alpena, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
On February 9, 2004, Caliber was born to Adam and Eileen (Stickle) Kowalski in Alpena, Michigan. He enjoyed spending his time in the water from swimming, kayaking, to fishing. Cal was adventurous, he liked the outdoors,...
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