Recent Obituaries
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)...
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...

