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Steven Bradley Nixon

Steven Bradley Nixon

Jun 18, 2018

            Steven Bradley Nixon, age 69, of Ossineke passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2018, surrounded by his family.

            On April 19, 1949, Steven was born to the late Thurman and Norma (Snyder) Nixon in Flint, Michigan. Steven attended Central High School graduating with the class of 1966. He served in the US Navy from 1966 -1968. On...

Dolores J. Roznowski

Dolores J. Roznowski

May 21, 2018

Dolores J. Roznowski, age 80, of Herron, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            On August 19, 1937, Dolores was born to the late Walter and Nellie (Jarcz) Kamyszek in Belknap Township, Michigan. She married Leonard Roznowski on September 15, 1956, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Metz, Michigan. Leonard preceded her in...

Randy L. Fitzpatrick

Randy L. Fitzpatrick

May 11, 2018

            Randy L. Fitzpatrick, age 60, of Marion, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018, at home.

            On July 28, 1957, Randy was born to the late Lloyd and Joyce (DeCaire) Fitzpatrick in Alpena, Michigan. He worked in Indiana at the Delco Pizza Product Company in Maintenance.

            Randy is survived by his close personal friend Brenda Swift; his...

Elaine J. Richard

Elaine J. Richard

May 5, 2018

Elaine J. Richard, age 87, of Alpena, went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Medilodge of Alpena, surrounded by her family.

            On September 16, 1930, Elaine was born to the late Leonard and Florence (Kennedy) DeCaire in Alpena. She married William Robert "Bob" Richard on October 28, 1961, they were married...

Helen Kolakowski

Helen Kolakowski

May 1, 2018

Helen Kolakowski, age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

            On October 27, 1918, Helen was born to the late Andrew and Ceclia (Raniszewski) Skowron in Posen, Michigan. She married William Kolakowski on April 24, 1937, at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church in Detroit, MI. He...

Loretta A. Leduc

Loretta A. Leduc

Apr 30, 2018

            Loretta A. LeDuc, age 73, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Medilodge of Alpena.

            On December 4, 1944, Loretta was born to the late Frank and Rose (Woida) Gorlewski in Alpena, MI. She loved animals.

            She is survived by her two children: Vicki Horn of Adrian, MI; George (April) James of Ionia, MI; one...

Florence E. Widajewski

Florence E. Widajewski

Apr 18, 2018

Florence E. Widajewski, age 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Kelly's Care Home surrounded by her family.

            On March 28, 1928, Florence was born to the late Frank and Eva (Momrik) Hodorowski in Metz, Michigan. May 8, 1948, Florence married Harry "Pete" Widajewski in Rogers City, Michigan, he preceded her in death on December...

April I. Brown

April I. Brown

Apr 13, 2018

            April I. Brown, age 42, of Alpena passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, in Alpena, Michigan.

            On August 13, 1975, April was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late George and Marilyn (Teall) Wilton. On May 28, 2004, she married Mark Brown in Belton, TX.

            April is survived by her loving husband of 13 years Mark and their...

Eugene Chrzan

Eugene Chrzan

Apr 11, 2018

            Eugene "Gene" Chrzan Sr., age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at home surrounded by his family.

            On January 20, 1934, Eugene was born to the late Walter and Josephine (Kuznicki) Chrzan in Krakow Township. He married Winnifred Parris in Onaway, Michigan on June 12, 1954. In 2004 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary....

Peggy L. Gauthier

Peggy L. Gauthier

Apr 11, 2018

Peggy L. Gauthier, age 64, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at home following an extended illness.

            On January 18, 1954, Peggy was born in Alpena, Michigan to William and Betty (Hanner) Gauthier. Peggy enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her grandchildren.

            She is survived by her best friend and companion Pat...

Donald John Cook

Donald John Cook

Apr 10, 2018

            Donald John Cook, age 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, surrounded by his family at The Home of Wellsprings Lutheran Service of Fairview, Michigan.

            On September 16, 1934, Donald was born to the late Stewart and Marie (Reichle) Cook in Hillman, Michigan. On January 2, 1960, Donald married Mary Taraskiewicz at St. Augustine Catholic...

Bernadette M. Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...