Obituaries

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Maxine F. Markey

Maxine F. Markey

Jul 10, 2019

            Maxine F. Markey, age 81, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

            On June 21, 1938, Maxine was born in Grosse Isle, Michigan to the late Ulysses and Lena (L'Heureux) Mayville. Maxine worked for Sally's Care Home for over 30 years. She was a member of the Word of Life Baptist Church. Maxine's greatest...

Edwin J. Cohoon

Edwin J. Cohoon

Jul 10, 2019

     

            Edwin J. Cohoon, age 91, of Beaver Lake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.

            On March 15, 1928, Edwin was born in Rust Township to the late Edwin and Elsie (Cripps) Cohoon. He married Verla Goodrich on July 13, 1945. Edwin worked in the woods all of his life; where his...

Brent L. Mcconnell

Brent L. Mcconnell

Jul 10, 2019

 

            Brent L. McConnell, age 65, formerly of Ossineke, MI; passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in LaGrande, Oregon.

            On January 3, 1954, Brent was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Orrin and Ruth (Anderson) McConnell. Brent was a Merchant Marine Engineer for the American Steamship Company for 42 years, retiring in 2017. He married Karen Kauffman on May 21,...

Eugene 'Gene' W. Sobeck

Eugene 'Gene' W. Sobeck

Jul 3, 2019

Eugene (Gene) W. Sobeck, age 87, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena, surrounded by his family.

            On May 21, 1932, Eugene was born to the late Killian and Evelyn (Anderson) Sobeck in Alpena, Michigan. He married Joyce Reynolds on July 10, 1954, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Gene worked for the Huron...

Theresa Dorothy Weinkauf

Theresa Dorothy Weinkauf

Jul 2, 2019

            Theresa Dorothy Weinkauf, age 87, of Alpena, left us to join her husband in heaven; peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Turning Brook Retirement Facility. 

            Theresa Kuchinski was born in Rogers City, MI on August 28, 1931, to the late Vincent and Yanina Kuchinski. On October 23, 1948, she married Walter G. Weinkauf Sr....

Mary Jane Lapczynski

Mary Jane Lapczynski

Jun 18, 2019

            Mary Jane Lapczynski, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at home.

            On December 25, 1930, Mary was born to the late Thomas and Jennie (Pieczynski) Skowronek in Alpena, Michigan. She married Frank J. Lapczynski on June 7, 1952, and had 55 years together before he preceded her in death...

Janis R. Gustafson

Janis R. Gustafson

Jun 5, 2019

Janis R. Gustafson, age 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On August 24, 1932, Janis was born to the late Joseph Sikorski and Rose Neimiec in Alpena, Michigan. She worked for the Alpena Wholesale Grocery for 19 years and later for Thunder Bay Manufacturing. Janis was a member of...

John A. Dumont

John A. Dumont

May 30, 2019

            John A. Dumont, age 84, of Ossineke, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On February 23, 1935, John was born to the late Amil and Mary Amelia (McGillis) Dumont in Mikado, Michigan. He married Patricia A. Pilarski on September 14, 1963. John worked as a machinist for the Besser Company for 30...

Steven L. Gauthier

Steven L. Gauthier

May 30, 2019

 

            Steven L. Gauthier, age 57, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.

            On August 15, 1961, Steven was born to William and Betty (Hanner) Gauthier in Alpena, Michigan. He was a Jack of All Trades, fun and loving kind of guy who enjoyed working in the woods.

            He is survived by his...

Carl David Maurer

Carl David Maurer

May 24, 2019

            Carl David Maurer, age 61, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On June 28, 1957, Carl was born to the late Carl John and Mary (Bleau) Maurer in Alpena, Michigan. Carl retired from Ossineke Industries after 41 years. He married Annette Sowiecki on July 29,...

Theresa Elaine Vredenburg

Theresa Elaine Vredenburg

May 15, 2019

            On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Theresa Elaine Vredenburg, age 51, of Ossineke, ran and jumped into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior and he spoke these words to her. “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of...

Carol J. Mousseau

Carol J. Mousseau

May 11, 2019

            Carol J. Mousseau, age 83, of Ossineke passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Medilodge Greenview.

            She was born in East Detroit, Michigan on May 6, 1936, to the late George and Agnes (Hawkins) St. Charles. On February 4, 1956, she married Bernard Mousseau at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Ossineke, Michigan with...

'Jim' James Allen Harrison

'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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...