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Rosemary Godfrey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Karen Sue Kelly

Karen Sue Kelly

Jul 24, 2023

Karen Sue Kelly, 63, of Alpena, passed away at her home on Monday, July 24, 2023 after a courageous year long battle with Cancer. She was a loving, kind, and selfless, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that will be dearly missed by many. Karen was born on September 6, 1959 to Arthur and Gertrude (Zielaskowski) Samp in Alpena....

MARILYN ESTELLE THOMAS

MARILYN ESTELLE THOMAS

Jul 23, 2023

Marilyn Estelle Thomas, 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Medilodge of Greenview. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Marilyn was born on November 27, 1942 to the late Erwin and Estelle (Stashuk) Rospierski in Hamtramck, Michigan. On Jan. 4,...

Louis Daniel Donjkowski

Louis Daniel Donjkowski

Jul 23, 2023

Louis Daniel Donajkowski, a life-long resident of Alpena, MI. passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1930 to the late Stephen and Johanna “Della” (Wieschowski) Donajkowski. Louis served as a PFC in the US Army, 8th infantry Division, 6th Infantry Regiment, during the Korean Conflict.On October 16, 1954, Louis...