Recent Obituaries
Adam Davis Dikeman
Nov 27, 2019
Adam Davis Dikeman, age 44, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
On March 6, 1975, Adam was born in Lansing, Michigan to Steven P. and Elizabeth E. (Rayner) Dikeman. He married Valerie Rose Gullekson on May 16, 2008, in Ocala, FL. He was a member of Beta Theta PI of Michigan State University. Adam...
Robert L. Kuchnicki
Nov 20, 2019
Robert L. Kuchnicki, age 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, surrounded by his family at home.
On May 13, 1936, Robert was born to the late Edwin and Cecilia (Misiak) Kuchnicki in Alpena, Michigan. He married Joann Smith on May 3, 1958, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Herron, MI. Robert...
Myron Orban
Nov 17, 2019
Myron Orban, age 67, of Gaylord, MI, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Gaylord.
He is survived by his mother Geraldine Orban of Alpena, MI; one son Jacob (Jane) Orban; two grandchildren; one sister Marcia (John) Hundley; five brothers Patrick Orban, Timothy Orban: both of Alpena, MI; Arnold Orban of Hawks, MI; Gerald Orban of Black River,...
Robert 'Bob' L. Reynolds
Nov 13, 2019
Robert "Bob" L. Reynolds, age 70, of Alpena, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at home.
On August 10, 1949, Bob was born to the late Curtis and Norma (Diem) Reynolds in Alpena, MI. He joined the US Navy in 1968 and served during the Vietnam War. On May 11, 2000, Bob married Donna Rogers...
Edmund A. Zbytowski
Oct 22, 2019
Edmund A. Zbytowski, age 98, of Herron, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at home.
On February 11, 1921, Edmund was to the late John and Cecelia (Bajdacz) Zbytowski in Herron, Michigan. He married Marcella Stamm on April 14, 1945, in Hillman, Michigan at St. Augustine Catholic Church. They were blessed...
Philip J. Dion
Oct 22, 2019
Philip J. Dion, age 65, of Alpena, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at home.
On March 25, 1954, Philip was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Philip E. and Sylvia (Sochacki) Dion. He served in the United States Navy from 1972- 1976. Philip worked at Alpena General Hospital as the Central Service Technician retiring on...
Charles Justin French
Oct 21, 2019
Charles Justin French
Charles Justin French, age 32, of Clio, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019, in Genesee County.
On November 21, 1986, he was born to Cindy S. French in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Charles graduated Alpena High School and later from Delta College where he earned his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for...
Mary E. Stemkowsi
Oct 19, 2019
Mary E. Stemkowski, age 60, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Medilodge in Gaylord, Michigan surrounded by her family.
On March 2, 1959, Mary was born in Alpena, Michigan to Lester and Ethel (Prieur) Chroninger. She worked for Community Mental Health Care as a home health care provider. Mary enjoyed being outdoors, crocheting...
Shirley J. Tibor
Oct 13, 2019
Shirley J. Tibor, age 85, of Ossineke, Michigan passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Home.
On March 5, 1934, Shirley was born in Pinnebog, Michigan to the late Leo and Bernice (Champage) Bushey. She married Valent Tibor on June 18, 1955, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Black River, Michigan. "Val" preceded her in death after...
Kenneth R. Senchuk
Oct 9, 2019
Kenneth R. Senchuk, age 92, of Alpena passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his family.
Kenneth was born in Alpena, Michigan on October 3, 1927, to the late John and Angeline (Beauregard) Senchuk. He served in the US Army in Germany from 1946 to 1948, where he met Maria...
Bernard 'Bernie' L. Mousseau
Oct 7, 2019
Bernard L. Mousseau, age 91, of Ossineke, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On November 8,1927, Bernard was born in Ossineke, Michigan to the late Joseph and, Eva (McIlhargie) Mousseau. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bernard married Carol St. Charles on...
Arthur 'Art' L. Stepanski
Sep 29, 2019
Arthur L. "Art" Stepanski, age 90, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce Township.
On October 31, 1928, Arthur was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Romel) Stepanski Sr. He married Dolores DuLac on May 20, 1950, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, they were blessed with...
Michelle Leigh Idalski
Sep 27, 2019
Michelle Leigh (Maloney) Idalski, age 46, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, in Alpena, Michigan.
She was born on October 2, 1972, in Midland, Michigan. She graduated from Midland High School in 1991. Michelle started working in Restaurant Management throughout the United States before returning to Michigan in 2001. She moved to the Alpena area...
Fred M. Jackson Sr.
Sep 26, 2019
Fred M. Jackson Sr., age 78, of Ossineke, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 26, 2019, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On October 14, 1940, Fred was born in Fairburn, Georgia to the late Oscar and Marylee (Frix) Jackson. He was a mason in Detroit, Michigan for the R.D. Thayer Company for 30...
William 'Billy' D. Sauve
Sep 24, 2019
William "Billy" D. Sauve, age 59, of Herron, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On February 28, 1960, William was born to the late Arthur and Anna (Rasmussen) Sauve in Herron, Michigan. He worked as a carpenter with Tice Construction & Builders for 25 years. Billy was a member of St....
William 'Bill' T. Gauthier
Sep 23, 2019
William "Bill" T. Gauthier, age 91, of Ossineke passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.
On October 18, 1927, William was born in Black River, Michigan to the late Ovela and Zelma (Rondeau) Gauthier. He married Betty J. Hanner on June 12, 1949; she preceded him in death in 1994, after 45...
David G. Idalski
Sep 4, 2019
David G. Idalski, age 80, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at home.
On November 17, 1938, David was born to the late Walter and Clementine "Tina" (Hilla) Idalski in Alpena, MI. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. David married Louise Jaskolski on August 19, 1961,...
Ernest G. Borg
Sep 3, 2019
Ernest G. Borg, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Turning Brook Assisted Living.
On December 12, 1930, Ernest was born to the late Reno and Hattie (Uchwat) Borg in Hamtramck, Michigan. He attended Henry Ford Trade High School, where he played Basketball, and took clarinet lessons and dance lessons, which showed in...
Darrell W. Desjardins
Aug 30, 2019
Darrell Wesley “Peanut” DesJardins, 66, of Alpena and Munising, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born fifth of 11 children to Lewis and Edith (Nybeck) DesJardins on June 20, 1953, in Munising, MI. He grew...

Joanne J. Wood
Jul 31, 2019
Joanne J. Wood, age 71, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
She is survived by her two sons: James Wood of South Branch, MI and Michael (Fiancé Tara Evans) Wood of Monroe, MI; three grandchildren: Drake, Mia, and Marhea Wood; one brother: Dale (Terri) Haken of Alpena, MI; two sisters:...