Recent Obituaries
Caliber Lee Kowalski
Jun 9, 2020
Caliber "Cal" Lee Kowalski, age 16, of Alpena, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
On February 9, 2004, Caliber was born to Adam and Eileen (Stickle) Kowalski in Alpena, Michigan. He enjoyed spending his time in the water from swimming, kayaking, to fishing. Cal was adventurous, he liked the outdoors,...
Patricia Ann Dehring
Jun 7, 2020
Patricia Ann Dehring, age 87, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.
On March 17, 1933, Patricia was born to the late Angus and Agnes (Werda) Turske in Alpena, Michigan. She married Raymond Dehring on May 14, 1955, at St. Mary Catholic Church. They were blessed with 61 years of...
Sylvia Marie Witucki
Jun 4, 2020
Sylvia Marie Witucki, age 96, of Alpena passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at home.
On October 25, 1923, Sylvia was born to the late Frank and Clara (Woloszyk) Dembny in Posen, Michigan. Sylvia worked as a machine operator Fraser Products and later for Indian Head Industries for 46 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member...
Susan L. Nowicki
May 25, 2020
Susan Nowicki, age 73, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Medilodge Rogers City.
On January 16, 1947, Susan was born to the late Harlan and Gladys (Carter) Piechan in Sacramento, California. Susan married Robert Nowicki on October 10, 1970, he preceded her in death on July 30, 2019. She worked as a teller for...
Emmett G. Nelson
May 15, 2020
Emmett G. Nelson, age 86, of Spruce, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn and their two children: Samuel L. Nelson of Spruce, MI and Sarah E. (Steven) Simkins of Midland, MI; four grand-children: Joseph Nelson, Alisha Howard, Cory Simpkins, and Kelsey (Daniel)...
Rita Maria Baranski
May 14, 2020
Rita Maria Baranski, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Medilodge of Alpena.
On October 8, 1931, Rita was born to the late Howard and Mildred (Wolschon) Sheer in Detroit, Michigan. She married Francis J. Baranski on October 17, 1953; together they were blessed with eight children. In Rita's spare time for...
Sally Mae Zdybel
May 13, 2020
Sally Mae Zdybel
Sally Mae Zdybel, age 82, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her daughter's home.
On June 19, 1937, Sally was born to the late Agabitan and Helen (Kaszubowski) Suszek in Alpena, Michigan. September 1, 1956, she married Elden Zdybel at St. Mary Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on...
Kathryn L Kaiser
May 6, 2020
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing away of Kathryn Kaiser, age 64, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home in Orlando Florida.
Kathy was born to Thomas and Germaine (Bronikowski) Kaiser on November 26, 1955. She graduated from Alpena High School in 1973. She attended Alpena Community College and Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Kathy...
June M. Dubie
May 2, 2020
June M. Dubie, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Precious Days AFC Home surrounded by her family.
On June 12, 1935, June was born in Long Rapids, Michigan to the late Thomas and Margaret (Powell) Lewis. She married Arlie Dubie on November 28, 1958, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church....
Kay E. Donakowski
May 2, 2020
Kay E. Donakowski, age 82, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On August 9, 1937, Kay was the youngest of thirteen childrenborn to the late Paul F. and Marie A. (Kornack) Meske in Alpena, Michigan. Kay spent her childhood in Alpena and Saline, MI. She married Otto J....
Lester N. Robinette
Apr 29, 2020
Lester N. Robinette, age 91, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Medilodge-Alpena on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
On April 22, 1929, Lester was born to the late Ernest and Katherine (Allain) Robinette in Alpena, Michigan. He married the love of his life Bernadine Pokorski on September 9, 1950, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen, Michigan with Fr....
Eva 'Eve' A. Mouilso
Apr 27, 2020
Mouilso, Eva “Eve” A. 90, of Alpena, MI, passed away peacefully of natural causes, on April 27, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones.
On April 10, 1930, Eva was born to the late Evert and Aina (Lantto) Toro in Toivola, Michigan. She graduated from Hancock High School and moved to Detroit for employment and attended night classes at...
William 'Eddie' Edward Owens Jr.
Apr 25, 2020
William Edward Owens Jr., age 89, of Alpena, joined his loved ones in Heaven, Saturday afternoon on April 25, 2020.
On January 23, 1931, Eddie was born to the late William and Dolores (Gagnon) Owens Sr. in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan. Eddie attended St. Bernard and St. Anne Catholic Schools. He joined the US Navy where he...
Donald A. Fortin
Apr 16, 2020
Donald A. Fortin, age 72, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.
On January 12, 1948, Donald was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Theodore and Florence (Dupuis) Fortin. He worked in residential construction for several years. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, working, and spending time with his grandchildren....
Betty J. Hawley
Apr 14, 2020
Betty J. Hawley, age 81, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On June 27, 1938, Betty was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late John and Elsie (Siewert) Swartzinski. She married William E. Hawley on February 16, 1957; he preceded her in death on May 19, 1997. Betty...
Eleanor M. Mischley
Mar 28, 2020
Eleanor M. Mischley, age 97, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Medilodge-Greenview.
On February 1, 1923, Eleanor was born to the late Emil and Delia (Kayga) Sauve in Alpena, Michigan. She married Chester Mischley on September 27, 1947, at St. Anne's Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1998. Eleanor was a...
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
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
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
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...

