Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

