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Glenn C. Richards

Glenn C. Richards

Mar 19, 2020

         

            Glenn C. Richards, age 67, of Alpena lost his hard fought battle with cancer the first day of spring, Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

             Glenn was born in Hamtramck, Michigan a suburb of Detroit to the late Leonard and Mary (Egelski) Richards, April 6, 1952. Glenn was proud...

Herbert W. Wilcox

Herbert W. Wilcox

Mar 15, 2020

            Herbert W. Wilcox, age 88, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

            On January 4, 1932, Herbert was born to the late John and Edna (Weir) Wilcox in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War. On February 13, 1954, he married Ardith Winston...

Paul P. Czajkowski

Paul P. Czajkowski

Mar 14, 2020

            Paul P. Czajkowski, age 98, formerly of Posen, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Precious Days AFC in Alpena, Michigan.

            On October 16, 1921, Paul was born to the late Julian and Mary (Harkiewicz) Czajkowski in Posen, Michigan. Paul was a lifelong Farmer caring for his cattle, retiring in 2014. He was a member...

Maria J. Person-Alexander

Maria J. Person-Alexander

Mar 13, 2020

Maria (Nita) J. Person-Alexander, age 63, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home after an extended illness.

            She is survived by her husband James "Jim" and her 5 daughters: Peggy (Bab's) LeVeau-Mercado of Edmond, OK; Tina (John) Meyers of Yukon, OK; Vanessa (David) Ohler of Wakefield, KA; Carol Krueger of Atlanta, MI; and Brandy Mercado of...

Patrick A. Bays

Patrick A. Bays

Mar 7, 2020

            Patrick A. Bays, age 70, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Beverly of 51 years at his side, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena, after an extended battle with cancer.

            On November 7, 1949, Patrick was born to the late Alexander and Rita (Saladin) Bays in Garden City, MI; moved...

Gerald Wayne Cook

Gerald Wayne Cook

Feb 24, 2020

Gerald Wayne Cook, age 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020.

On May 18, 1939, Gerald was born to the late Dewey and Ethel (Powers) Cook in Detroit, Michigan.      Wayne served 6 years in the Army National Guard and Honorably Discharged in 1963.  He worked for the County of Alpena for several years. Wayne had...

Harold D. Barnard

Harold D. Barnard

Feb 16, 2020

            Harold D. Barnard, age 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at home.       

            He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia and their four children: Bill (Wendy) Barnard of Alpena, MI; Lori Brilinski of Alpena, MI; Dawn (Patrick) Sullivan of Ozark, MO; and Tom (Beth) Barnard of Muscle Shoal, AL;...

Harold D Barnard

Harold D Barnard

Feb 16, 2020

            Harold D. Barnard, age 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at home.       

            On January 24, 1940, Harold was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Philip A.  (a.k.a. Albert) and Gertrude (Morley) Barnard. Harold married Patricia Gallagher on September 19, 1961, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. He served in...

Raymond L. Compeau

Raymond L. Compeau

Jan 27, 2020

            Raymond L. Compeau, age 89, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

            On January 9, 1931, Raymond was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Arthur and Anna (Landry) Compeau. Raymond served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951 - 1954.  After returning home from the...

Wilbur G. Bleau

Wilbur G. Bleau

Jan 23, 2020

            Wilbur G. Bleau, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On September 8, 1931, Wilbur was born to the late Joseph R. and Mable (Johnson) Bleau in Alpena, Michigan. Wilbur served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Betty M. Arlt on May 12,...

Marvis J. Woloszyk

Marvis J. Woloszyk

Jan 16, 2020

            Marvis J. Woloszyk, age 90, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Turning Brook.

            On July 20, 1929, Marvis was born to the late Reinhold and Gretchen (Langas) Behnke in Alpena, Michigan. She married Harry Woloszyk on July 14, 1951, at St. Mary Catholic Church; they were blessed with 38 years of marriage before...

Helen Y. Carls

Helen Y. Carls

Jan 15, 2020

            Helen Y. Carls, age 84, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at home.

            On December 8, 1935, Helen was born to the late Morris and Mildred (Lapp) Rondeau in Alpena, Michigan. She married James "Jim" Carls on February 3, 1979, in Roseville, Michigan. She worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. Pilichowski's office retiring in...

Martha M. Krajnik

Martha M. Krajnik

Jan 13, 2020

     Martha M. (Woloszyk) Krajnik, age 88, of Alpena, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, as a result of an auto accident.

            On October 2, 1931, Martha was born to the late Maximillion and Sophie (Donajkowski) Woloszyk in Posen, Michigan. She married John Krajnik on July 30, 1949, at St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church in Posen, Michigan with...

Archie Mcdonald

Archie Mcdonald

Jan 9, 2020

     Archie McDonald, age 78, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at home.

            Archie was born on August 20, 1941, to the late Adrian and Rosetta (Nickerson) McDonald in Onaway, Michigan. On August 21, 1965, he married Bonnie Brenner at the Millerberg Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Archie was an...

Mary Louise 'Lou' Hampton

Mary Louise 'Lou' Hampton

Jan 6, 2020

            Mary Louise Hampton, age 77, of Alpena, formerly of Rogers City, MI, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, after a brief illness at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On March 10, 1942, Mary Louise or "Lou" (as she was affectionately known to her friends, family and anyone who came to know her) was born to the...

Victor 'Bucky' Mills Jr.

Victor 'Bucky' Mills Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

            Victor "Bucky" Mills Jr., age 63, of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the V.A. Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

            On January 9, 1956, Victor was born to Victor and Margaret (Minton) Mills Sr. in Detroit, Michigan. Victor served in the United States Army from 1982- 1988; after returning home he worked for Oscoda Wurtsmith Air...

Louis C. Baker

Louis C. Baker

Dec 30, 2019

            Louis C. Baker, age 97, lifelong resident of Herron, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home in Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan on Monday, December 30, 2019.

            On October 27, 1922, Louis was born to the late George and Lillian (Jobin) Baker in Alpena, Michigan. He married Jean Kaiser on May 15, 1943, in Herron, Michigan at...

Judith 'Judy' A. Glennie

Judith 'Judy' A. Glennie

Dec 25, 2019

            Judith A. Glennie, age 73, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

            On June 2, 1946, Judith was born to the late Killian and Evelyn (Anderson) Sobeck in Alpena, Michigan. She married George Glennie on July 6, 1963, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Alpena, Michigan. Judy was a...

James Wisniewski

James Wisniewski

Dec 18, 2019

            James Wisniewski, age 77, of Whittemore, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Lake View Manor in Tawas City, Michigan.

            On June 18, 1942, James was born in Posen, Michigan to the late John and Josephine (Kasubowski) Wisniewski. He married Barbara Partell on February 21, 1986 in Warren, Michigan. James served...

Martha A. Robinette

Martha A. Robinette

Dec 13, 2019

            Martha A. Robinette, age 95, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019, at home.

            On November 14, 1924, Martha was born in Posen, Michigan to the late John and Anna (Donajkowski) Pokorski. She married Theodore "Ted" Robinette on November 8, 1947, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen, MI. Ted had preceded her in death...