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Debra Lynn Samp

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.

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

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

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)...

William Leonard McNeill

William Leonard McNeill

Jun 23, 2023

William Leonard McNeill Jr (Len) of Traverse City Michigan died at home on Friday June 23 2023. Len was preceded in death by his mother Patsy Ruth McNeill (Pat), and his father William Leonard McNeill Sr (Bill) of Pontiac Michigan (where Len was raised) and also by his beloved girlfriend Peggy Lee. Len is survived by his daughters Stephanie McNeill...

SYBIL JOAN BANKS

SYBIL JOAN BANKS

Jun 18, 2023

Sybil Joan “Emma” Banks, 88, of Alpena, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Emma was a kind, caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend as well as many more giving roles. She always brought a smile to those who crossed her path and will be dearly missed. Emma was born on April 19, 1935 to the late...

William F. Dziesinski

William F. Dziesinski

Jun 9, 2023

William F. Dziesinski, 66, of Alpena, passed away at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by his family after a sudden hemorrhagic stroke. Bill was born May 10, 1957 in Alpena to the late Stanley and Lois (Cain) Dziesinski. He married Phyllis Precord, August 16, 1980 and have three wonderful children together.

Bill worked for...

Curtis Edward Reynolds

Curtis Edward Reynolds

May 8, 2023

Curtis E. Reynolds, 78, of Alpena, passed away at home May 8, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born July 30, 1944 in Alpena to the late Curtis and Norma (Diem) Reynolds.  He married Genevieve Filipiak April 8, 1967 and they enjoyed 54 years of love together.  She preceded him in death on November 29, 2021.Curt was proud...

Dolores Agnes Kaiser

Dolores Agnes Kaiser

May 3, 2023

Dolores A. Kaiser, 92, of Alpena, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 3 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dolores was born on January 22, 1931 to the late Leo and Agnes (Prevo) Beauchamp in Flint, Michigan. On January 26, 1952 she married Fred “Charlie” Kaiser at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. They...

Dolly Piper

Dolly Piper

Apr 28, 2023

Dolphine (Dolly) Piper, age 92, of Alpena, died peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023 at My Michigan Medical Center- Midland.Dolly was born March 28, 1931 to the late Stanley and Natalie (Krawczak) Greskowiak in Toledo, OH. She married James F. Piper on September 11, 1954.Dolly is survived by her husband, James, her daughter Elizabeth Piper, a sister Doris Greskowiak, and...

Lois Ann Urbance

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jean Marie Filarski

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...

Mary Elizabeth Frey

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...

Garland Everette Tubbs

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

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.