Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Alice G. Mccready-Strzelecki

Alice G. Mccready-Strzelecki

Sep 25, 2016

Alice McCready- Strzelecki, age 87, of Alpena, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. Alice was born in Saginaw, MI on April 4, 1929, to the late Rudolph and Florence (Ryan) Corthals. She Married Arthur McCready in April of 1950. She later married Louis Strzelecki still a life-long...

Wilford 'Bill' Platt

Wilford 'Bill' Platt

Sep 24, 2016

Wilford "Bill" Platt, age 97, of Alpena, passed away at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Bill was born on February 25, 1919, to the late Theodore and Ethel (Thevo) Platt in Detroit, MI. On October 30, 1965 he married Norma Hecox in Detroit, MI. She preceded him in death on March 2,...

Paul E Cormier

Paul E Cormier

Sep 23, 2016

Paul E. Cormier, age 86, of Alpena passed away at Munson Healthcare Center in Traverse City, Michigan on Friday, September 23, 2016. Paul was born in Leominster, Mass. on February 26, 1930 to the late Edouard and Marietta (Wood) Cormier. He married Ethel Marotta on May 29, 1954, in Worcester, Mass. she preceded him in death on February 12, 1978....

Thomas L Skiba

Thomas L Skiba

Sep 11, 2016

Thomas Lee Skiba, age 79, of Alpena, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. Thomas was the ninth child of sixteen born to the late Anthony and Agnes (Wielinski) Skiba on January 8, 1937, in Alpena. He married Joy Anne Richards on June 13, 1959 in Wyandotte, MI. He was the owner of...

'Bob' Robert R. Tadajewski

'Bob' Robert R. Tadajewski

Sep 7, 2016

Robert R. "Bob" Tadajewski, age 72, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Bob was born on June 19, 1944, in Hamtramck, Michigan to Thomas and Regina (Kandal) Tadajewski. He worked for D & L Construction and Water & Sewer Construction as a pipe layer and equipment operator. Bob is survived by his son Brian...

Dennis A Yorke

Dennis A Yorke

Sep 2, 2016

Dennis A. Yorke age 73, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 peacefully at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Bernadine. His two children Michael (Tammy) Yorke of Harbor Springs, Sherrie Yorke of Harbor Springs; his three step-children: Laurie (Edward) Szumila of Alpena; Rebecca Schellie of Toledo, OH; Robert...

Sally Delores Zolnierek

Sally Delores Zolnierek

Aug 28, 2016

Sally Delores Zolnierek, age 98, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Tendercare Alpena on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Sally was born on June 6, 1918, to the late Frank and Catherine (Gabrysiak) Milostan in Alpena, Michigan. She married Harry Zolnierek on May 17, 1941, at St. Mary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1976. She was...

June Elaine Duby-Smith

June Elaine Duby-Smith

Aug 26, 2016

June Elaine Duby-Smith, age 91, of Alpena passed away peacefully in Presque Isle,Michigan on Friday, August 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son Haldeane (Jennifer) Smith II of Presque Isle, MI and her daughter Gail Smith of Alpena, MI; three grandchildren: Elise Albastoc, Bobby Smith, and Charles Smith and 7 great grandchildren. Per her wishes...

Raymond A Dehring

Raymond A Dehring

Aug 21, 2016

     Raymond A. Dehring, age 87, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Tendercare of Alpena.      Ray was born on April 6, 1929 to the late Otto and Elizabeth (Kroll) Dehring in Rogers City, Michigan. On May 14, 1955, Ray married Patricia Turske at St. Mary Catholic Church. He served during the Korean War. Earlier in his...

Thomas C Stepanski

Thomas C Stepanski

Aug 2, 2016

Thomas C. Stepanski, age 74, of Alpena passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was born on December 3, 1941 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Romel) Stepanski Sr. in Alpena, MI. Thomas worked at Huron Portland Cement Plant as a Burner Operator in Kiln Room #5 for 22 years, retiring in 2002, and later...

Louis R Haddad

Louis R Haddad

Aug 1, 2016

Louis R. (Bob) Haddad Louis R. (Bob) Haddad, age 64, of Alpena passed away at his home on Monday, August 1, 2016. Louis is survived by his mother Dorothy Haddad of Milford and his two sisters Sharon (Douglas) Rowley of Morenci, MI; Kathy (Bryan) Pukoff of Novi, MI, along with several nieces and nephews. Per his wishes he has been...

Tania Kauppila

Tania Kauppila

Jul 14, 2016

Tania Kauppila, age 90, of Comins, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Tendercare Alpena. She was born on August 29, 1925 to the late Paul and Hruni (Wrba) Owdienska in Kiev, Ukraine. On March 21, 1959 she married Roy Kauppila in Madison Heights, MI. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2015. Tania is survived...

Susan K Szatkowski

Susan K Szatkowski

Jul 13, 2016

Susan K. Szatkowski, age 70, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Sue was born on July 13, 1946 to the late Leo and Alice (Chabot) Dziesinski in Detroit, MI. She was a School Bus Driver for the Alpena Public Schools retiring after 38 years in 2010. She enjoyed spending her...

Sheila M Kittle

Sheila M Kittle

Jun 23, 2016

Sheila M. Kittle, age 63, of Alpena passed away at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She is survived by her son Raymond Kittle of Tenn., along with three brothers: David Davis, Michael (Judy) Davis, Donald Davis also, her three sisters: Luanne Davis, Ruth LaRue, and Jenny Davis all of Michigan. Per her wishes she has been...

Patricia L Duke

Patricia L Duke

Jun 4, 2016

Patricia L. Duke, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016 Patricia was born on September 12, 1931 to the late Carl and Bonita (Bremer) Stamm in Moundsville, West Virginia. On July 10, 1953 she married Douglas Duke in Jonesville, Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 1, 1993. She worked as a billing clerk...

Wayne R Vansipe

Wayne R Vansipe

May 4, 2016

Wayne R. VanSipe, age 72, of Lachine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Wayne was born on June 13, 1943 to the late Robert and Betty (Snyder) VanSipe in Detroit, MI. On July 14, 1962 he married Judith Tovey in Alpena, MI. Wayne was self employed as a cement contractor for 39...

Kenneth H Klee

Kenneth H Klee

Apr 20, 2016

Kenneth H. Klee, age 84, of Lachine passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. Ken was born on September 22, 1931, to the late Henry and Rose (Custer) Klee in Detroit, Michigan. He was the owner and operator of Klee's Bowling and Cocktail Lounge and later owned Ike's Bar. Ken was one of...

Alice A Benson

Alice A Benson

Apr 4, 2016

Alice A. Benson, age 90, formerly of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Tendercare of Gaylord on Monday, April 4, 2016. Alice was born on April 8, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Mary (MacGregor) Beveridge. On January 26, 1946 she married Benjamin J. Benson in Alpena, he preceded her in death in June of 2000. Alice was...

Michael Lee Kerr

Michael Lee Kerr

Apr 1, 2016

Michael Lee Kerr, age 60, of Ossineke, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center Alpena. Michael was born on September 30, 1955 to the late Marvin and Marilyn (Kalbach) Kerr in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a Systems Analysts for the Target Company for 26 years. Michael enjoyed listening to and attending concerts of Jimmie...

Delores Geneva Babbitt

Delores Geneva Babbitt

Mar 26, 2016

Delores Geneva Babbitt, age 92, of Alpena passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Tendercare Alpena. She is survived by her two sons: Bert Babbitt and James Babbitt, her four grandchildren: Melody (Craig) Zelazny; Jason Babbitt, Brian Babbitt, and Aimee Babbitt, and her sister Ada Rivard. Per Delores wishes there are no services at this time. She has been...