Recent Obituaries
Scott E. Roper
Dec 15, 2017
Scott E. Roper, age 56, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017, at home after an extended illness. Scott is survived by his loving companion, Sonya Buck of Alpena, Michigan; one brother Mark (Helen) Roper; three sisters: Barbara Gonzales, Karen Oliger, and Judy Roper all of Toledo, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Per his wishes Scott...
Allen D Macfalda
Dec 11, 2017
Allen D. MacFalda, age 69, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Tendercare Alpena. He is survived by his sister Marion (James) Pokorzynski of Alpena, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Per his wishes Allen has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Keith Allen Burt
Dec 5, 2017
Keith Allen Burt, 65, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.On January 25, 1952, Keith was born to George and Joan (Heine) Burt in Harrisville, Michigan. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1970, and continued his education at Alpena Community College until he joined the Army...
Wanda 'Vinnie' E. Kaiser
Dec 5, 2017
Wanda E. "Vinnie" Kaiser, age 89, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at home. On August 10, 1928, Wanda was born to the late Frank and Rose (Grzeskowiak) Konieczka in Alpena, Michigan. She married John "Jack" Kaiser on February 3, 1951, at St. Mary Catholic Church by Rev. Chester Pilarski. Jack preceded her in death on...
Geneva J. Kolnowski
Nov 22, 2017
Geneva J. Kolnowski, age 93, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Tendercare Alpena. On December 14, 1923, Geneva was born to the late George and Anges (Smith) Gardner in Bolton, Michigan. On April 18, 1941, she married Joseph Kolnowski at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Joseph preceded her in death on March 19, 1999. Geneva worked...
Ivan Lee Krawczak
Nov 21, 2017
Ivan L. Krawczak, age 68, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. On November 23, 1948, Ivan was born to the late Harry and Blanche (Pieczynski) Krawczak in Alpena, Michigan. Ivan graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1966, with honors receiving the Thomas Murch Award for outstanding athletic and scholar...
Frances E. Garant
Oct 28, 2017
Frances "Fran" E. Garant, age 88, of Alpena passed away peacefully at Tender Care Greenview on Saturday, October 28, 2017, surrounded by her family. On September 29, 1929, Frances was born in Rogers City, Michigan to the late George and Veroncia (Kohsmann) Shorkey. She married Robert Garant on September 17, 1949, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City, MI....
Mary Losinski-Donajkowski
Oct 28, 2017
Mary Losinski - Donajkowski, age 82, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 28, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on December 27, 1934, in Alpena to the late John and Gertrude (Ryan) Dege. On January 17, 1959, Mary married Alvin Losinski at St. Bernard Catholic Church. After 25 years of marriage, Alvin preceded her...
Joan Ann Wysocki
Oct 20, 2017
Joan Ann Wysocki, age 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Henry Ford Hospital surrounded by her family. On January 16, 1934, Joan was born to the late Frank and Evelyn (Hepburn) Kinsel in Alpena, Michigan. She married Patrick Wysocki on September 5, 1953, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Mgsr. John Gatzke. Patrick preceded...
Rita Joyce Glomski
Oct 20, 2017
Rita Joyce Glomski, age 91, of Long Lake, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 20, 2017. She will begin her eternal life with God. November 4, 1925, Rita was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Philip and Rose (Filipiak) Kowalski. She married Gabriel "Gabe" Glomski on May 6, 1946, at St. Mary...
Delores L. Klaft
Oct 19, 2017
Delores L. Klaft, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, October 19, 2017. On March 31, 1929, Delores was born to the late Anthony and Anna (Panek) Klaft Sr. in Detroit, Michigan. She was a secretary and president of the Fan Club for Pee Wee King and the Golden West Cowboys in...
Roy Joe Bushey
Sep 29, 2017
Roy "Joe" Bushey, age 71, of Spruce passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 29, 2017, surrounded by his family. On November 1, 1945, Roy was born to Leo and Bernice (Champagne) Bushey in Bad Axe, Michigan. He worked for General Motors for 34 years, retiring in 1992, then later operated R.J. Bushey & Sons Custom Lumber. On September...
Bernice M. Laird
Sep 25, 2017
Bernice M. Laird, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday September 25, 2017, at Tendercare Greenview. She is survived by her husband Ron, and her son Don Laird of Alpena, MI; a daughter Donna Shortt of Holly, MI; four grandchildren: Don (Jennifer) Laird, Ron (Samantha) Laird, Bob (Teresa) Shortt, Brittany Shortt, and three great-grandchildren. Per her wishes she...
Mary E. Donajkowski
Sep 22, 2017
Mary E. (Smarr) Donajkowski, age 36, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. On December 2, 1980, she was born to Bennie Smarr and Joy Fettes in Alpena, Michigan. Worked as a caregiver, and dedicated her life to raising...
Theodocia R. Tadajewski
Sep 15, 2017
Theodocia R. Tadajewski, age 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home of her son on Friday, September 15, 2017 surrounded by her family. On December 17, 1926, Theodocia was born to the late Francis and Ethel (Reynolds) LaCombe. She married Clarence Tadajewski on January 14, 1946, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 16,...
Rodney R. Poczontek
Sep 14, 2017
Rodney R. Poczontek, age 68, of Hillman, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. On November 28, 1948, Rodney was born to the late Frank and Helen (Potts) Poczontek in Flint, Michigan. He worked at Chevolet Metal Fabrication before retiring after 32 years. September 12, 1980, he married Sandra Stephens in Las Vegas, NV....
Eugene 'Gene' A. Hochrein
Sep 7, 2017
Eugene "Gene" A. Hochrein Jr., age 54, a lifelong resident of Alpena, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 7, 2017. On December 25, 1962, Eugene was born in Alpena, Michigan to Eugene and Katherine (LaPointe) Hochrein Sr. He married Patricia L. Urbaniak on July 21, 1989. Gene worked for over 30 years as a welder,...
Leonard T. Zolnierek
Sep 4, 2017
Leonard "Len" T. Zolnierek, age 79, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 4, 2017, from Myelodysplastic Syndrome which progressed into acute Leukemia. On September 23, 1937, Leonard was born to the late Selama (Thelma) Szymanowicz and Joseph Zolnierek of Alpena, Michigan. He attended St. Mary Catholic School, graduating in 1952 and then...
Josef Antoniszczak
Sep 3, 2017
Josef Antoniszczak, age 96, of Alpena, passed away at home on Sunday, September 3, 2017, surrounded by his family. Arrangements are being handled through the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home per his wishes there are no service scheduled and he has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation.
'Rusty' Russell G. Rhoads
Sep 2, 2017
Russell "Rusty" Rhoads, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on August 22, 1929, to the late Germain and Mable (Burnash) Rhoads in Flint, Michigan. On December 31, 1960, he married Loretta Skiba at St. Mary Catholic Church. Russell worked for...
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