Recent Obituaries
Judy Ann Piontkowski
Dec 25, 2018
Judy Ann (Mousseau) Piontkowski, age 71, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at home.
On April 20, 1947, Judy was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Wilfred "Skeetz" and Dorothy "Dot" (Thomas) Mousseau. As a Medical Assistant for several years she worked in private practice and at the Hospital. She...
Kathleen 'Kathy' Marie Kivell
Dec 19, 2018
Kathy Marie (Fuller) Kivell, age 70, of Alpena, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On September 27, 1948, she was born to Charles and Mary Cathryn (Drew) Fuller in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan and attended Kimball High School. Later she moved to Canada where she married and...
Marilyn Lee Denmark
Dec 14, 2018
Marilyn Lee Denmark, age 82 of Ossineke passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On October 19, 1936, Marilyn was born to the late Arthur and Doris (Robinson) Aldrich in Brockton, Mass. Marilyn married Clarence Ulch on November 10, 1963, and later married Ronald Denmark on December 24,...
Anne Marie Iler
Dec 14, 2018
Anne Marie Iler, age 72, of Alpena passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Spectrum Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On December 26, 1945, Anne was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Clarence D. and Eva (Edmonds) Hilla. She married Lawrence Iler on December 26, 1966, at St. Mary Catholic Church....
Paula M. Schimmel
Dec 7, 2018
Paula M. Schimmel, age 78, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018, surrounded by her children and sister.
On October 12, 1940, Paula was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Austin and Kathleen (Fitzgerald) Schimmel. She attended Mercy High School and Wayne State University. She joined the convent for a brief period of time and also...
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...

