Recent Obituaries
Lois Ann Urbance
Apr 27, 2023
Lois Ann Urbance, 44, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a kind, caring, and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed. Lois was born on September 24, 1978 to Arthur Spencer and Leigh Urbance in Alpena. There were many things that Lois enjoyed doing, such...
Dwayne Benjamin Casebier
Apr 14, 2023
Dwayne Benjamin Casebier, 60, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home in Hillman, Michigan.
Born on March 5, 1963, in Akron, Ohio, Dwayne was the eldest child of Dewey Benjamin and Lynn Abigail (Dressier) Casebier who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by in laws Mary Ann & Lloyd Seymour and Mark & Ann Soik....
David Joseph Couillard
Apr 9, 2023
David Joseph Couillard, 91, of Alpena, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He was a kind, caring, and loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend that will be dearly missed. He was born on February 25, 1932 to the late Charles and Anna (Lipski) Couillard in Alpena. David was very proud to have served...
Irene Rose Grochowski
Mar 30, 2023
Irene Rose Grochowski died peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Davison Care Home in Alpena. She was 98 years old. Born on May 12, 1924 to Andrew and Nellie Kolson, Irene attended St. Mary’s School followed by Alpena High School, graduating in 1942. While in high school, Irene was employed by McCrory’s. She then worked for Consumers Power until...
Judith Ann Ableidinger
Mar 24, 2023
Judith Ann Ableidinger, 81, passed away peacefully at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River, Michigan on March 24, 2023.
Judy was born February 6, 1942 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Norman and Tillie (Doane) Dekett. She married Richard Ableidinger in August 1964.
She is survived by her daughter Sarah (William) Newhouse, sister Linda Klemens, and grandchildren...
Arthur Leonard Burns
Mar 1, 2023
Arthur Leonard Burns, 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was a loving, caring, and kind husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed dearly. Arthur was born on February 4, 1937 to the late Frank and Florence (Murray) Burns in Lachine, Michigan. He was in the United States Army...
Mary Elizabeth Frey
Feb 22, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Frey, 73, of Alpena, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was a kind, caring, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Mary was born on Nov. 7, 1949 to the late Harry and Florence (Gougeon) Janeske in Alpena. She was...
Jean Marie Filarski
Feb 22, 2023
Jean Marie Filarski, 62, passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Coralville, Iowa after an extended illness. She was born on December 23, 1960, to the late Albin and Lorraine (Januchowski) Filarski. She was born and raised in Alpena, Michigan and attended Alpena High School. She moved to Florida in 1984, residing in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs...
Garland Everette Tubbs
Feb 9, 2023
Garland (Gary) E. Tubbs, 89, of Hillman, passed away at Medilodge of Hillman on February 9, 2023. Garland was born in Alma, MI. on January 16th, 1934. He is survived by one son, Charles G. Tubbs of Saginaw, MI., four daughters, Teresa A. Toivonen of Hillman, Melody K. Sharp of Alpena, Angela L. (Gary) Weiland of Hillman, and Kimberley L....
Kevin Hainsworth
Feb 5, 2023
Kevin Hainsworth, 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at MediLodge of Alpena. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Hainsworth, two children, Susan Rodriguez and David Hainsworth, and a brother, Steve Hainsworth. Per his wishes, Kevin has been sent to the University of Michigan for Anatomical Donation.
Mary Jane Hall
Feb 3, 2023
Mary J. Hall, 76, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Alpena. She was a loving, caring, and kind, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend that will be dearly missed. Mary Jane was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 19, 1946, to Frank and Frances Wojtowicz. She grew up in Alpena and lived in the...
Dorothy Lee Grillot
Jan 26, 2023
Dorothy Grillot, 90, of Alpena, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Medilodge of Alpena. She is survived by three children, Linda Foster of Sidney, OH., Peter J. Grillot of Greenville, OH., and Ed (Cherylann) Grillot of Pace, FL., and nine grandchildren.
Dorothy has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place...
Norbert Phillip Wisniewski
Jan 17, 2023
Norbert P. Wisniewski, age 85, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023. Norbert was born on June 6, 1937 to the late Casimer and Stephanie (Domiencki) Wisniewski in Alpena. Norbert graduated from Catholic Central High School. He served two years in the United States Army and four years in the United States Army Reserve.
Nobert was employed...
Bruce David Bailey
Jan 12, 2023
Bruce David Bailey Sr., 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was a kind, caring, and loving husband, father, brother, and friend that will be dearly missed. Bruce was born on March 21, 1936 to the late Arthur and Lillian (Hatcher) Bailey in Alpena. After high school and some time spent in...
Thomas Leo Hollenback
Jan 10, 2023
Dear Tom,
(Thomas Leo Hollenback, 90, of Alpena), though we were not ready for you to leave this earth on January 10, 2023, we lived a long, blessed life together. You were a kind, caring, and courageous man and we will miss you dearly. Throughout your life you worked very hard and never gave up even when it seemed difficult. You...
Glenda Wieschowski
Jan 7, 2023
Glenda Wieschowski, 77, of Alpena, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home. She is survived by her husband, David, daughter, Tonia (Don) Kunze, son David (Chrissy) Wieschowski, and beloved dog, Cleo. Glenda has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Fred Louis Skiba
Jan 3, 2023
Fred Louis Skiba 77 of Presque Isle (The Ultimate Outdoorsman and #1 Dad) went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 with his two sons by his side at home with the help of Hospice of Michigan after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 25, 1945 in Alpena to the late Louis...
Philip Allan Donakowski
Dec 26, 2022
Philip Allan “Moe” Donakowski, 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Precious Days AFC on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 with his loving daughter at his side. Philip was a kind, courageous, and loving man that will be dearly missed by many. He was born on Oct. 12, 1939 to the late Philip and Myrtle (Minton) Donakowski in Alpena. He was...
Donna Jean Compeau
Dec 23, 2022
Donna Jean Compeau, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Donna was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Eugene and Bernadette (Brousseau) LeTourneau in Alpena.
On December 11, 1954 Donna married the love...
Terry Lawrence Lemcool
Dec 22, 2022
Terry Lawrence Lemcool Sr, age 55, of Alpena, passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother Anna Millard. Survived by his wife, Tina Lemcool, two sons, Terry (Breanna) Lemcool Jr., William (Nikki) Couillard, two daughters, Brandy (Scott) Morgan, Karinda (Daniel) Gauthier, and ten grandchildren.
Terry enjoyed his rock music, being...
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