Recent Obituaries
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...
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...
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