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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...

Roberta 'Babe' Timrick

Roberta 'Babe' Timrick

Dec 11, 2019

Roberta Marie Timrick, age 92, formerly of Alpena, peacefully passed away the evening of December 11, 2019, at home.

     Roberta was born in Alpena, Michigan on December 16, 1926, daughter of Viola and Walter Wysocki. She married Robert Timrick on June 26, 1947. She resided in Alpena until 2011, when she moved to Highland Haven, Texas and then in...

Rodney 'Hot Rod/ Roady' Richard Werda

Rodney 'Hot Rod/ Roady' Richard Werda

Dec 10, 2019

            Rodney Richard Werda, age 37, of Alpena, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at St. John's of Oakland Hospital, as a result of a Heroin overdose.

            On March 2, 1982, Rodney was born in Alpena Michigan. Rodney was well known by his friends and family as "Hot Rod and Roady." When he walked in the room his...

Dianna F. Miller

Dianna F. Miller

Dec 10, 2019

           Dianna F. Miller, age 71, of Harrisville, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

            On July 28, 1948, Dianna was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late Frank and Leona (Carr) Worden. She married Lowell Miller Sr. in Brooklyn, Michigan on July 28, 1967. He preceded...

Bernard 'Bernie' Andrzejewski

Bernard 'Bernie' Andrzejewski

Dec 3, 2019

Bernard "Bernie" Andrzejewski, age 65, of Alpena, Michigan went to be with our Lord, on December 3, 2019.

            On September 9, 1954, Bernie was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Joseph and Antoinete (Czajkowski) Andrzejewski. On October 20, 1979, he married the love of his life, Shannon McElmurry in Rogers City, Michigan. His profound work ethic started at...

Eunice T. Jaskolski

Eunice T. Jaskolski

Dec 1, 2019

            Eunice T. Jaskolski, age 92, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at the Touch of Country Home.

            On November 27, 1927, Eunice was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Theodore and Anna (Orlowski) Jaskolski. She worked for the Fletcher Paper Mill Company for 30 years. After retiring in 1991, Eunice volunteered at the...

Charles F. Campbell

Charles F. Campbell

Dec 1, 2019

Campbell, Charles F.

Alpena, Michigan and Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Formerly of Bay County, Michigan

          Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Charles F. Campbell , sailed to his Heavenly home in the evening hours of December 1, 2019 in Freeland, Michigan. Charles was born on May 7, 1935 in Pinconning, Michigan to the late Charles F....

Genevieve M. Berry

Genevieve M. Berry

Nov 27, 2019

            Genevieve M. Berry, age 94, of Lachine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.

            On November 6, 1925, Genevieve was born to the late Anthony and Julia (Kline) Grochowski in Alpena, Michigan. She married Robert Berry on October 26, 1953, at St. Mary Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on March 23,...

Adam Davis Dikeman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...