Recent Obituaries
JEAN THERESE NOWAK
Nov 18, 2023
Jean Therese Nowak, 75, of Alpena, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Jean was born on July 31, 1948 in Alpena, MI. to the late Clement and Phyllis (Hamilton) Zbytowski. She was the 3rd of...
Robert Alan Fox
Nov 1, 2023
Robert Alan Fox, 70, of Ossineke, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home. He was a kind, loving, and compassionate husband, brother, and friend and will be dearly missed.Rob was born on August 9, 1953 to the late Douglas and Elaine (Robison) in Detroit, Michigan. He was a graduate of Livonia Stevenson in 1970. On May...
Gary Raymond Kowalski
Nov 1, 2023
Gary Kowalski, age 65, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Gary was born on June 20, 1958 to Marie Kaminski and the late Raymond Kowalski. Gary attended Pied Piper as one of the original attendees. He enjoyed every aspect of life, regardless of his limitations. He brought much joy and blessings to all. Gary...
Rosemary Godfrey
Oct 28, 2023
Rosemary Godfrey, 94, of Hillman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that will be dearly missed. Rosemary was born on September 17, 1929 to the late Albert and Mae (Sauve) Chabot in Alpena. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. On May 20,...
Dennis Robert Pahlkotter II
Oct 25, 2023
Dennis Robert Pahlkotter II, 52, of Alpena, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 after a long courageous battle with illness. He was a kind, loving, and giving man whom will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Dennis was born on August 18, 1971 to the late Dennis and Carole (LaLonde) Pahlkotter in Alpena. Dennis...
Janet Darlene Grochowski
Oct 18, 2023
Janet Darlene Grochowski, 72, of Alpena, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 after a heroic battle with Cancer. She was a kind, loving, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Janet was born on March 15, 1951 to the late Frederick and Irma (Udell) Manning in Alpena....
Charlotte Ann Kotwicki
Oct 16, 2023
Charlotte Ann Kotwicki, age 79, of Alpena, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland. Charlotte was born on June 15, 1944 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Ralph Joseph and Virginia J Neubert. Charlotte graduated from Catholic Central High School, Alpena, MI. and Petoskey Beauty Academy in Petoskey, MI.
Charlotte is survived...
Daniel Derry
Oct 16, 2023
Daniel Mark Derry, 67, of Alpena, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Besser Senior Living Community. Daniel was born on August 28, 1956 to the late Wayne and Virginia (Kasubowski) Derry. Daniel worked in the shop at Panel Processing for 38 years until his retirement. There were many things that he enjoyed such as working on chainsaws, cutting...
Betty Marie Bleau
Oct 16, 2023
Betty Marie Bleau, 92, of Alpena passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was a kind, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Betty was born on July 22, 1931 to the late Arthur and Nora (Moulds) Arlt in Alpena. On May 12, 1956 she married...
Joseph James Bleau
Oct 12, 2023
Joseph James Bleau, 86, of Alpena, entered eternal peace, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was a kind, loving, and compassionate, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by many.Joe was born on February 15, 1937 to the late Joseph and Mable (Johnson) Bleau in Alpena, MI. Joe worked...
Jane Renee Badgero
Oct 11, 2023
Jane Renee Badgero “Janie Bell”, 59, of Rogers City, passed away peacefully at Brege House on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. She was a kind, caring, and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend that will be dearly missed. Jane was born in Hillman, Michigan to the late Ray and Betty Badgero. She spent the last years of her life at the...
Joseph Duane Rouleau
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph Duane Rouleau, also known as Joe, peacefully departed this world on October 3, 2023, at the age of 86 in his beloved hometown of Alpena, Michigan. He was born on June 27, 1937, in Alpena and his journey was marked by love for his family and passion for home renovation projects. Joe is survived by his daughters, Darlene (Mike) Wade,...
Judith Timmreck
Sep 21, 2023
Judith M. Timmreck,Bridgeport, Michigan, Formerly of Alpena, Michigan. Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her home. Age 83 years. Daughter of the late Sebert and Harriet (Zirkle) Black, Judith was born March 21, 1940 in Alpena, Michigan. She was married to Frank B. Timmreck, her loving husband of 44 years, on February 22, 1958...
William Justin Kuchnicki
Sep 16, 2023
William “Bill” Justin Kuchnicki, 81, born Oct. 22, 1941, died Sept. 16, 2023 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family and with his strong faith held in the arms of God.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Justin & Harriet (Derry) Kuchnicki, and Thomas & Marge Kuchnicki, Al Deloge, Carl Nunn, Rosemary Kuchnicki, Dan & Enola Shea, &...
Marion Margaret Baryo
Sep 16, 2023
Marion Baryo passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Greenview on Sept. 16, 2023.
Marion ws a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Leonard (Tag) Baryo on April 4, 1951, he died on March 21, 1971.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Owens (Bill Cleveland), Barbara DeCaire, Lori (Gary) Rasmussen, a son John Walter (Camello), grandchildren, Dawn, Fay, Heather, Andrew, Heidi,...
Nancy Chrzan
Aug 28, 2023
Nancy Jane Chrzan, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 28th, 2023. Born on June 13th, 1945, in Rogers City, Michigan, she leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and a compassion for her friends and family.
Nancy was a woman of remarkable kindness and generosity, a true matriarch who dedicated...
Beth Keller
Aug 23, 2023
GRACEFULLY & PEACEFULLY NAOMI BETH KELLER LEFT THIS EARTHLY LIFE ENTERING INTO HER ETERNAL HOME WITH OUR LORD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023. BORN TO RALPH AND NAOMI RICHEL MICHAUD ON JUNE 10, 1927, NAOMI BETH WAS THE SIXTH OF EIGHT CHILDREN. HER SIBLINGS BUD, RUTH FLEWELLING, GENE, LEE, TED AND PATSY STOPPA HAVE PRECEDED HER IN DEATH. SHE...
Larry Lee Ewing
Aug 20, 2023
Larry Lee Ewing, 74, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was a loving, caring, and kind, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed.Larry was born on January 28, 1949 to the late Thomas and Beverly (Bowman) Ewing in Alpena. He was a graduate of...
Dennis P Mance
Aug 2, 2023
Dennis Paul Mance 76 of Black River passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday August 2, 2023.
He was a loving husband and father, had a funny sense of humor, was strong, brave and committed to his family and the community he served. Dennis followed his father's passion for deer hunting and the beautiful...
Joan Arlene Wojciechowski
Jul 25, 2023
Joan Arlene Wojciechowski, 81, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was a loving and caring wife, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Joan was born on April 17, 1942 to the late George and Arlene (Donnan) Moore in Alpena. After High school, Joan went on to work for many years...