Recent Obituaries
'Jim' James Allen Harrison
Apr 23, 2019
James (Jim) Allen Harrison, age 62, of Alpena went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at home following a brief illness.
On June 17, 1956, James was born to the late Wilfred and Ethel (Serre) Harrison in Alpena, Michigan. He worked for the Besser Company as a Machine Operator for 35 years, retiring...
Ignatius 'Ace' Krajnik
Apr 7, 2019
Ignatius "Ace" Krajnik, age 78, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
On February 1, 1941, Ignatius was born to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Laniewski) Krajnik in Alpena, Michigan. He worked for Nemroc for a brief period of time. Ace was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, a life member...
Geraldine 'Geri' Jane St.Onge
Apr 5, 2019
Geraldine "Geri" St. Onge, age 77, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 5, 2019.
On August 14, 1941, Geraldine was born to the late Rueben and Josephine (Bates) Bruning in Oakland County and her step-mother Doris Bruning. She married Emmett St. Onge on June 9, 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alpena, Michigan; he preceded...
Robert Alexander Brown Jr.
Mar 22, 2019
Robert Alexander Brown Jr., age 92, of Alpena; formerly of Lovells, Michigan; passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
He is survived by his three children: Linda Crumley of Greenbush, MI; Sandra (Philip) Boettger of Sun City, AZ; and Brenda (Daryl) Dangler of West Bloomfield, MI; 10 grandchildren: Kerry, Jennifer, Kyle, Cyndi, Kristen, Brooke,...
Mildred 'Millie' Bertha Sobolewski
Mar 15, 2019
"Millie" Mildred Bertha Sobolewski, age 95, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico; at her daughter's house under the care of Hospice.
On March 4, 1924, Mildred was born to the late Frederick and Bertha (Jahnke) Dammrose in Alpena, Michigan. She married John "Jack" Lappan in 1951; who preceded her in...
William R. Barber
Mar 3, 2019
William R. Barber, age 71, of Alpena went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Home surrounded by his family and friends.
On May 5, 1947, William was born to the Charles and Helen (Norton) Barber in Northville, Michigan. He attended the Walled Lake Schools. After graduation William served in the United States...
Patrick R. Belland
Feb 25, 2019
Patrick R. Belland, age 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On October 13, 1938, Patrick was born to the late Victor and Lois (Dolson) Belland in Alpena, Michigan. Patrick graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957, and later joined the National Guard in 1960 as a Preparation...
Clarence J. Markowski
Feb 22, 2019
Clarence J. Markowski, age 91, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
On September 30, 1927, Clarence was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Anthony and Olivine (LeClair) Markowski. He married Patricia Leskie on April 28, 1951; she preceded him on death on December 12, 2014. Clarence was the Foreman...
Robert L. Carter
Feb 16, 2019
Robert L. Carter, age 58, of Alpena passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at home.
He is survived by his son Andrew (Miranda Sears) Eastway of Kentucky; three grandchildren: Chad, Skyler, and Kane Eastway; two brothers Jack and Frank Carter.
Per his wishes Robert has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation. A private...
Joseph A. Zolnierek
Feb 8, 2019
Joseph A. Zolnierek
Joseph A. Zolnierek, age 92, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 8, 2019.
On March 31, 1926, Joseph was born to the late Joseph S. and Thelma (Szymanowicz) Zolnierek in Alpena, Michigan. Upon graduating from St. Anne's High School in 1944, Joe joined the United States Air...
Linda Jean Smith
Feb 1, 2019
Linda Jean Smith, age 66, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Per her wishes she has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation and no services scheduled at this time.
Margaret 'Margie' Greengtski
Jan 21, 2019
Margaret (Margie) Greengtski, age 81, of Alpena formerly of Posen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On December 4, 1937, Margie was born in Maple Ridge Township to the late Walter L. and Lillian (Kasubowski) Suszek Sr. She married Alphonse "George" Roznowski who preceded her in death...
Nicholas Peter Gapczynski
Jan 7, 2019
Nicholas Peter Gapczynski, age 86, passed away peacefully at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, Michigan on January 7, 2019.
Nick was born on October 5, 1932, in Long Rapids, Michigan. He married Barbara Lambert in 1957, in Detroit, Michigan and they were together for 58 years until she passed away in 2015. Nick worked for over 29 years...
William R. Hitt
Dec 31, 2018
William "Bill" R. Hitt, age 76, of Alpena passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Medilodge Greenview in Alpena, Michigan.
He is survived by his loving wife Judy, one son William "Rob" Hitt Jr. of Canton, MI; one daughter Sherrie (Paul) Carnarvon of Allen Park, MI; and two grandchildren: Paul Carnarvon Jr. and Jessica Carnarvon.
Per his wishes...
Jason R. Mccafferty
Dec 25, 2018
Jason R. McCafferty, age 35, of Alpena passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center after an extended illness.
He is survived by his mother Theresa McCafferty, two brothers: David (Shannon) McCafferty of Goodrich, MI; William McCafferty of Alpena; two nieces Peyton and Morgan.
Per his wishes Jason has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for...
Judy Ann Piontkowski
Dec 25, 2018
Judy Ann (Mousseau) Piontkowski, age 71, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at home.
On April 20, 1947, Judy was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Wilfred "Skeetz" and Dorothy "Dot" (Thomas) Mousseau. As a Medical Assistant for several years she worked in private practice and at the Hospital. She...
Kathleen 'Kathy' Marie Kivell
Dec 19, 2018
Kathy Marie (Fuller) Kivell, age 70, of Alpena, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On September 27, 1948, she was born to Charles and Mary Cathryn (Drew) Fuller in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan and attended Kimball High School. Later she moved to Canada where she married and...
Anne Marie Iler
Dec 14, 2018
Anne Marie Iler, age 72, of Alpena passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Spectrum Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On December 26, 1945, Anne was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Clarence D. and Eva (Edmonds) Hilla. She married Lawrence Iler on December 26, 1966, at St. Mary Catholic Church....
Marilyn Lee Denmark
Dec 14, 2018
Marilyn Lee Denmark, age 82 of Ossineke passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On October 19, 1936, Marilyn was born to the late Arthur and Doris (Robinson) Aldrich in Brockton, Mass. Marilyn married Clarence Ulch on November 10, 1963, and later married Ronald Denmark on December 24,...
Paula M. Schimmel
Dec 7, 2018
Paula M. Schimmel, age 78, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018, surrounded by her children and sister.
On October 12, 1940, Paula was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Austin and Kathleen (Fitzgerald) Schimmel. She attended Mercy High School and Wayne State University. She joined the convent for a brief period of time and also...
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