Recent Obituaries
Raymond T. Kurczewski
Dec 4, 2018
Raymond T. Kurczewski, age 61, of Alpena, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On April, 2, 1957, Raymond was born in Detroit, Michigan to the Late Raymond A. and Irene (Crago) Kurczewski. He moved to the Alpena area in 1973.
He is survived by "Ray's Aby" Abygale Tunney; one sister Katherine Anderson of...
Constance 'Connie' L. Czuj
Nov 28, 2018
Constance L. "Connie" Czuj, age 73, of Ossineke, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at home.
She is survived by her loving husband Joseph of 42 years and Duncan.
Per her wishes she has been taken from Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Otto J. Donakowski
Nov 28, 2018
Otto J. Donakowski, age 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
Otto J. Donakowski was born in Alpena, Michigan on April 10, 1932, to the late Anthony S. and Celia A. (Kline) Donakowski. He married Kay E. Meske on January 13, 1962, at St. Mary Catholic Church by Fr. John...
Harold 'Harry' J. Vanderwyst
Nov 27, 2018
Harold J. "Harry" Vanderwyst, age 71, of Alpena passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Sally's Care Home in Alpena, Michigan.
On January 15, 1947, Harold was born to the late Lavern and Irene (Quicker) Vanderwyst in Granton, Wisconsin.
Harry enlisted in the United States Air Force serving from 1965 – 1969, making Sergeant during the Vietnam War. Initially...
Dillon Ray Dietz-Marzicola
Nov 13, 2018
Dillon Ray Dietz Marzicola, age 26, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, with his mama and fiancé by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
On November 1, 1992, Dillon was born to Tony Ray Marzicola and Charlotte Dietz in Alpena, Michigan. Dillon loved life, number one: family, along with music, and...
Mitchell 'Mitch' J. Donajkowski
Nov 9, 2018
Mitchell J. "Mitch" Donajkowski, age 56, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Medilodge of Alpena.
On December 24, 1961, Mitchell was born to the late John A. and Lorriane (Kolakowski) Donajkowski in Alpena, MI. Mitch enjoyed running his Hobby Farm.
He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Michael) Kelly of Colorado Springs, CO; three...
Joseph Angelo Marotta Ii
Nov 7, 2018
Joseph A. Marotta II, age 82, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.
On November 18th, 1935, Joseph was born to the late Joseph and Edna (Derosier) Marotta of Worcester, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the United States Air Force serving honorably in Yakota, Japan. Upon his completion of an...
Clifford C. Broderson
Nov 5, 2018
Clifford C. Broderson, age 93, of Alpena passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018, at his home.
On July 13, 1925, Clifford was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Kermith and Meta (Rutskowske) Broderson. Clifford served in the United States Air Force during WW II. September 2, 1950, he married Nancy L. Moore, she preceded him in...
Allen James Mccaulley
Oct 25, 2018
Allen James McCaulley, age 68, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 25, 2018, surrounded by his family.
On November 17, 1949, Allen was born to the late LeRoy and Laura (Stead) McCaulley in Bay City, Michigan. Allen served in the United States Army from 1969 until 1971. On March 20, 1988, he married Joyce. Together...
Richard O. Frantz
Oct 12, 2018
Richard O. Frantz, age 82, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12,2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On June 1, 1936, Richard was born to the late Wesley and Frances (Owens) Frantz in Alpena, Michigan. Richard served in the United States Army. He married Donna Suszek on June 4, 1988, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. After...
Donald M. Kurtz
Oct 10, 2018
Donald M. Kurtz, age 98, of Alpena, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at his home.
On July 4, 1920, Donald was born to the late Robert and Lydia (Schnittker) Kurtz in Kelly's Island, Ohio. Donald served in the US Navy during WW II. He married Phyllis Haggard in 1950. She preceded him in death in 1973. He was...
Eugene 'Geno' Kenneth Hayes Sr.
Oct 8, 2018
Eugene Kenneth Hayes Sr. "Geno", age 78, of Alpena, made his final departure from this world on Monday, October 8, 2018, at his home in the loving care of his family.
On March 8, 1940, Eugene was born to the late John and Florence (Skiba) Hayes. He married Dixie Thomas on July 23, 1960 at St. Anne Catholic Church....
Saundra Sue Dubie
Oct 5, 2018
Saundra Sue Dubie, age 72, formerly of Herron, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018, at the Brege AFC Home, surrounded by her loving caregivers of the last 12 years, in Rogers City, Michigan.
Saundra was born on March 23, 1946, to the late Albert and Agnes (Marcotte) Dubie in Alpena, Michigan. She was a member of...
Mary Ann E. Seymour
Sep 26, 2018
Mary Ann E. Seymour, age 78, formerly of Ossineke, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at home in Alpena, Michigan.
Mary Anna was born on March 13, 1940, to the late Louis and Mary (Scratz) Hartman in Cleveland, OH . She married Lloyd Seymour on May 13, 1961, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ossineke, MI. He...
Edna C. Schliska
Sep 15, 2018
Edna C. Schliska, age 78, of Saginaw, Michigan formerly of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.
On June 6, 1940, weighing only one and a half pounds Edna was born to the late William A. and Edna (Prevo) Schliska in Alpena, Michigan. As a premature baby, she was sent...
Christine L. Deville
Aug 28, 2018
Christine L. DeVille, age 46, of Posen passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Hubbard Lake, Michigan.
On October 29, 1971, Christine was born to Michael and Loretta (Gutierrez) Tadajewski in Flint, Michigan. She worked as a Home Health Aide for 11 years, until her health no longer allowed her to work. Christine had a caring heart for...
John H. Kell
Aug 27, 2018
John H. Kell, age 73, of Alpena passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena, after an extended illness.
On April 9, 1945, John was born in Flint, Michigan to the late John and Edith Kell. He served in the United States Air Force. John worked for Presque Isle Corporation for many years. He...
Blanche Ann Konieczny
Aug 22, 2018
Blanche A. Konieczny, age 81, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, surrounded by her family.
On July 26, 1937, Blanche was born to the late Louis and Sophie (Pilarski) Kroll in Posen, Michigan. She married Edmund Konieczny on May 4, 1957, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen by Fr. Steven Kozak. Blanche...
Clifford E. 'Bud' Barnes
Aug 19, 2018
Clifford E. "Bud" Barnes, age 88, of Lachine formerly of White Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.
On January 12, 1930, Clifford was born to the late Clifford A. and Virginia (Stoddard) Barnes in Detroit, Michigan. Bud served in the United States Army as a medic from 1951 through 1953....
Richard J. Fatka
Aug 12, 2018
Richard J. Fatka, age 86, of Presque Isle passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On January 28, 1932, Richard was born to the late Wenceslaus and Leocadia (Cierhusz) Fatka in Detroit, Michigan. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed by the Bendix Corporation as...
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