Recent Obituaries
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...
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
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
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...
Debra Lynn Samp
Jul 17, 2023
Debra Lynn Samp, 65, of Alpena, passed away at her home with her devoted companion at her side on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Debra was born on Aug. 17, 1957 to the late Melvin and Lois (Means) Samp in Alpena. She was...
Keith Randall Sorenson Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
Keith Randall “Butch” Sorenson Jr., 71, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He was a kind, caring, and fun, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be dearly missed.Butch was born on Feb. 6, 1952 in Alpena to the late Keith Sr. and Shirley (Irwin) Sorenson. He...
Barbara Jane Mance
Jul 15, 2023
Barbara Jane Mance, 77, of Black River, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was a kind, caring, and loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Barbara was born on March 21, 1946 to the late Gus and Mary (Doughty) Pentoy. She grew up in the...
Rose Mary Dohn
Jul 13, 2023
Rose Mary (Gregory) Manley Dohn, a.k.a. Gramma Rosie, 84, of Lachine passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 13th 2023.Rose Mary was a kind, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed.Rose Mary was born in Dearborn, MI on April 8th, 1939 to Charles and Ethel (Rogers)...

