Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...

