Recent Obituaries
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)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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