Recent Obituaries
Bernadette M. Martin
Mar 29, 2018
Bernadette M. Martin, age 84, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
On November 27, 1933, Bernadette was born to the late Amos and Adelaide (Desmarais) Bottesi in Waucedah, Michigan. She married John W. Martin, he preceded her in death on October 17, 2012.
Bernadette is survived by her two sons Jeff (Leslie) Martin of...
Evonne A. Barnard
Mar 18, 2018
Evonne A. Barnard, age 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at her daughter's home.
On March 3, 1935, Evonne was born in Lachine, Michigan to the late Clayton and Lillian (Walker) Cripps. She grew up on Cripp's Family Fruit Farm, and enjoyed sharing the memories made, by reminiscing stories with family and friends. Evonne...
Gail E. Textor
Mar 16, 2018
Gail E. Textor, age 96, of Presque Isle, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the care of Hospice of Michigan on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Davison Care Home.
On November 27, 1921, Gail was born in Warren, Ohio to the late Glenn and Iva (Fresher) Blankenhorn. On December 7, 1943, she married Dr. Earl G....
Leo J. Kruczynski
Mar 11, 2018
Leo J. Kruczynski, age 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at home.
On January 18, 1928, he was born in Posen, Michigan to the late John and Elizabeth (Wieschowski) Kruczynski. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Third...
Patricia L. Walchak
Mar 8, 2018
Patricia L. Walchak, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by her 6 children on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena, better known by Patricia as the Alpena General Hospital.
On July 1, 1933, Patricia was born to the late Elmer and Delema (Rondeau)McCoy in Black River, MI. On December 26, 1953, Patricia married...
Dorothy M. Muszynski
Feb 19, 2018
Dorothy M. Muszynski, 94, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.On November 28, 1923, Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan, where the family briefly lived, to Bernard and Clara (Hoppe) Kline of Maple Ridge Township, Alpena. On May 1, 1948, she married Theodore Muszynski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Alpena. The...
Joan Edith Mumford
Feb 5, 2018
Joan Edith Mumford, age 66, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 5, 2018, after a battle with cancer.
On February 1, 1952, Joan was born to the late Victor B. and Nellie M. (Murray) Stzatkowski in Alpena, Michigan. She married Richard C. Mumford in Charleston, SC on March 30, 1973, and...

Dustin J. Grabow
Jan 22, 2018
Dustin J. Grabow, age 36, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018, at home following an extended illness. Dustin is survived by his son Dustin Grabow Jr.; mother Patricia Millard; step-father Terry Millard; one brother Brandon Grabow; four sisters Angie Grabow; Penny Burton; Trisha Millard; Shawna Millard, and several nieces and nephews. Per his wishes he has...
Ruth V. Beaubien
Jan 20, 2018
Ruth V. Beaubien, age 89, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 20, 2018, surrounded by her family. On February 25, 1928, Ruth was born to the late Adolph and Rose (Hartman) Abend in Ossineke, Michigan. She married Nelson Beaubien on August 2, 1947, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 11,...
Louis R. Stezelecki
Jan 16, 2018
Louis R. Strzelecki, age 86, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena surrounded by his family. On February 20, 1931, Louis was born to the late Frank and Lillian (Hepburn) Strzelecki in Alpena, Michigan. He worked for Alpena Paving/ Goodrich Paving for 47 years and he later was a greeter for...
Kathyrn S. Hansen
Jan 15, 2018
Kathryn S. Hansen, age 68, of Alpena passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Monday, January 15, 2018, surrounded by her family at home. On August 21, 1949, Kathryn was born in Long Rapids, Michigan to the late Henry and Margaret (Tebo) DeCaire. She served in the Merchant Marine and became a certified Steward. . On December 21, 1991,...
Delmar J. Kieliszewski
Jan 12, 2018
Delmar J. Kieliszewski, age 75, of Alpena passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena, surrounded by his family. On December 2, 1942, Delmar was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Frank and Sophie (Wcisel) Kieliszewski. Delmar worked for Mid-Way Giant retiring in 1997, after 35 years. Later worked for the Alpena Township in...
Elaine M. Doxsie
Jan 10, 2018
Elaine M. Doxsie, age 82, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018, at Tendercare Alpena surrounded by her family.
On October 4, 1935, Elaine was born in Eagle, Michigan to the late Edward and Ethel (Hewson) Kransz. She married Donovan Doxsie, and worked on their family farm for 30 years. She moved to Mulligan, MI and later...

Marie V. Lalonde
Jan 7, 2018
Marie V. LaLonde, age 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Tendercare Alpena. She is survived by her two sons Bob LaLonde and John LaLonde both of Alpena; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one brother Lonnie Brooks of New Hampshire; two sisters Donna (James) Hein; Nancy Gagna of Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. Per her...
Richard J. 'Dick' Hunter
Jan 4, 2018
Richard J. "Dick" Hunter, age 82, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. Richard was born on April 5, 1935, to the late Raymond and Aurore (Fontaine) Hunter in Alpena, Michigan. On January 21, 1956, he married Joan Powell at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Chester Pilarski officiating. Dick worked...

William 'Bill' T. Glomski
Dec 29, 2017
William T. "Bill" Glomski, age 63, of Ossineke passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Bill is survived by his two sisters Lisa (Len) Richards of Atlantic Mine, MI; Valinda (Dave) Manson of Rotundra West, FL; and his mother Bridget Kurtz of Fairfield, TN. Per his wishes he has been taken from the...
Louis A. Gorlewski
Dec 18, 2017
Louis A. Gorlewski, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Tendercare Alpena. On January 12, 1933, Louis was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Frank and Rose (Woida) Gorlewski. He is survived by his brother Julius Gorlewski of Burton, MI and a sister Loretta LeDuc of Alpena, MI. Arrangements are being handled by...
Thomas David Piper
Dec 16, 2017
Thomas David Piper, age 73, of Alpena passed away peacefully after an extended illness, on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, surrounded by his family. On July 30, 1944, Thomas was born to the late Clarence and Stella (Smolinski) Piper. Tom had a great love of the outdoors: hunting, quad riding, snowshoeing, or cutting wood, these were Tom's...

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.