Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...

Robert L. Carter
Feb 16, 2019
Robert L. Carter, age 58, of Alpena passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at home.
He is survived by his son Andrew (Miranda Sears) Eastway of Kentucky; three grandchildren: Chad, Skyler, and Kane Eastway; two brothers Jack and Frank Carter.
Per his wishes Robert has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation. A private...
Joseph A. Zolnierek
Feb 8, 2019
Joseph A. Zolnierek
Joseph A. Zolnierek, age 92, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 8, 2019.
On March 31, 1926, Joseph was born to the late Joseph S. and Thelma (Szymanowicz) Zolnierek in Alpena, Michigan. Upon graduating from St. Anne's High School in 1944, Joe joined the United States Air...

Linda Jean Smith
Feb 1, 2019
Linda Jean Smith, age 66, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews. Per her wishes she has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation and no services scheduled at this time.