Recent Obituaries
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
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
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.
Mary Jane Hall
Feb 3, 2023
Mary J. Hall, 76, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Alpena. She was a loving, caring, and kind, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend that will be dearly missed. Mary Jane was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 19, 1946, to Frank and Frances Wojtowicz. She grew up in Alpena and lived in the...
Dorothy Lee Grillot
Jan 26, 2023
Dorothy Grillot, 90, of Alpena, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Medilodge of Alpena. She is survived by three children, Linda Foster of Sidney, OH., Peter J. Grillot of Greenville, OH., and Ed (Cherylann) Grillot of Pace, FL., and nine grandchildren.
Dorothy has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place...
Norbert Phillip Wisniewski
Jan 17, 2023
Norbert P. Wisniewski, age 85, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023. Norbert was born on June 6, 1937 to the late Casimer and Stephanie (Domiencki) Wisniewski in Alpena. Norbert graduated from Catholic Central High School. He served two years in the United States Army and four years in the United States Army Reserve.
Nobert was employed...
Bruce David Bailey
Jan 12, 2023
Bruce David Bailey Sr., 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was a kind, caring, and loving husband, father, brother, and friend that will be dearly missed. Bruce was born on March 21, 1936 to the late Arthur and Lillian (Hatcher) Bailey in Alpena. After high school and some time spent in...
Thomas Leo Hollenback
Jan 10, 2023
Dear Tom,
(Thomas Leo Hollenback, 90, of Alpena), though we were not ready for you to leave this earth on January 10, 2023, we lived a long, blessed life together. You were a kind, caring, and courageous man and we will miss you dearly. Throughout your life you worked very hard and never gave up even when it seemed difficult. You...
Glenda Wieschowski
Jan 7, 2023
Glenda Wieschowski, 77, of Alpena, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home. She is survived by her husband, David, daughter, Tonia (Don) Kunze, son David (Chrissy) Wieschowski, and beloved dog, Cleo. Glenda has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Fred Louis Skiba
Jan 3, 2023
Fred Louis Skiba 77 of Presque Isle (The Ultimate Outdoorsman and #1 Dad) went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 with his two sons by his side at home with the help of Hospice of Michigan after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 25, 1945 in Alpena to the late Louis...
Philip Allan Donakowski
Dec 26, 2022
Philip Allan “Moe” Donakowski, 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Precious Days AFC on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 with his loving daughter at his side. Philip was a kind, courageous, and loving man that will be dearly missed by many. He was born on Oct. 12, 1939 to the late Philip and Myrtle (Minton) Donakowski in Alpena. He was...
Donna Jean Compeau
Dec 23, 2022
Donna Jean Compeau, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Donna was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Eugene and Bernadette (Brousseau) LeTourneau in Alpena.
On December 11, 1954 Donna married the love...
Terry Lawrence Lemcool
Dec 22, 2022
Terry Lawrence Lemcool Sr, age 55, of Alpena, passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother Anna Millard. Survived by his wife, Tina Lemcool, two sons, Terry (Breanna) Lemcool Jr., William (Nikki) Couillard, two daughters, Brandy (Scott) Morgan, Karinda (Daniel) Gauthier, and ten grandchildren.
Terry enjoyed his rock music, being...
Anna Cole
Dec 4, 2022
Anna Cole, 82, of Alpena, died on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Precious Days AFC. Anna has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be registered at http://www.karpushuntercares.com
Willard Keith Rathjen
Nov 24, 2022
Willard Keith Rathjen Sr., 94, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Sally’s Care Home. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Willard was born on May 18, 1928 to the late Albert and Alvena (Schiesser) in Nichols, Iowa. When Willard was 20 he entered the United States Air...
Joy Anne Skiba
Nov 17, 2022
Joy Anne Skiba, 83, of Alpena, peacefully, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Joy Anne was born on December 21, 1938 to the late John Pershing and Dorothy Margaret (Wagner) Richards in Wyandotte, Michigan. After graduating High...
Cheri Candace Clum
Nov 7, 2022
Cheri Candace Clum, 72, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Besser Senior Living Community.
Cheri was born on October 7th, 1950 to the late Elizabeth and Floyd Clum in Lansing Michigan. She is survived by a sister, Victoria (Ken) Diamond and special friend Debra Welton. Cheri received her Bachelors degree and went on to work and...
William Frank Shupert
Oct 27, 2022
William Frank Shupert, 87, of Alpena, passed away at Medilodge of Alpena surrounded by family on October 27, 2022. Bill was born on February 7, 1935 to the late John and Nettie (Kurkerwicz) Shupert. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1953 and then served in the U.S. Army for two years. On August 24, 1957, he married Sally Kendziorski...
Jerry L. Kline
Oct 25, 2022
Jerry Kline, 72, of Alpena, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home. He is survived by two daughters, Crystal Sharon of Corinna, ME. and Keri Kline of Bangor, ME., two grandchildren, Ricky Sharon and Cloey Sharon, three sisters, Daryl Kline, Marilyn Hanisko, and Denice Thompson.
Per his wishes, Jerry has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross...
Frances Lee Hall
Oct 19, 2022
Frances L. Hall was born June 20, 1936 to Cornelius and Lily White in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the youngest of three children, two of which preceded her in death. She was a very loving mother and grandmother.
Frances attended Detroit Catholic Schools in which she graduated and attended beauty school and did hair. In 1956 she met Jerry Hall...