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Virginia Suszek
Dec 19, 2021
Virginia Suszek, age 78, of Posen, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 19, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. In her truest nature she was brave, strong, sweet, and kind until the end. Virginia was born on November 19, 1943 to August and Julia (Skowron) Kapala on her family’s farm in Maple Ridge Twp. She...
Carol Sue Kraft
Dec 17, 2021
Carol Sue Kraft age 84, of Alpena, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 17, 2021, at My Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On June 2, 1937, Carol was born to the late William and Martha (Stroh) Hild in St. Louis, MO. She married Clarence T. Kraft on June 27, 1957, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic...
Emma Bradley
Dec 16, 2021
Emma L. Bradley, 87, of Lachine, passed away December 16, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born in Verge, Kentucky to Silas and Estelle (Wade) Tackett on February 5, 1935. She married Thomas Bradley on March 5, 1954 in Clintwood, Virginia and together they spent 49 years as partners and parents to five children before he preceded...
Patrick Michael Malaney
Dec 14, 2021
Patrick Michael Malaney, 54, passed away December 14, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, surrounded by his family after a fierce three week battle with COVID.
Pat is survived by his beloved mother, Kay, his fiancée, Delynn Burns, his sons; CJ (Jeanette LaFleche) Malaney, Michael (Nicole) Malaney and Austin (fiancée Abby Dault) Malaney. Pat also leaves behind three beautiful...
Paulette Marie Cieciorka
Dec 13, 2021
Paulette Marie Cieciorka, 77, of Alpena, Michigan passed away on December 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Paulette will be remembered for her unconditional love, selfless generosity, beautiful mind, and fierce determination. Paulette spent her early years in Marquette, Michigan prior to settling in Alpena; she dedicated 30 years of her life as a CRNA at Alpena General Hospital....
Betty Jane Sytek
Dec 11, 2021
Betty Jane Sytek, 83, of Alpena, MI passed away December 11, 2021 at MyMidMichigan Health Center in Alpena surrounded by her family.
Betty was born September 2, 1938 in Alpena to the late Joseph and Bernice (Wisniewski) Pilarski. As a family, they owned and operated Pilarski Grocery in Posen. Betty married Norman Sytek on April 23, 1960 at...
Irene Rose Shiemke
Dec 10, 2021
Irene Rose Shiemke, 97, of Ossineke, MI passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at her daughter Sharon's home where she has resided for the past three and a half years.
Irene Rose Brousseau was born May 3, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the late Leo and Rosanna (LaPlante) Brousseau. Shortly after her birth she came to the family farm...
Mary J. Landre
Dec 3, 2021
Mary J. Landre, 83, of Alpena passed away December 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Greenview in Alpena.
Mary was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Cyril and Dorothy (Johnston) Williams on October 16, 1938. She married James Landre on April 23, 1960 in Alpena. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1993.
Mary is survived by her children Cheryl (Mark)...
Bernadette V. Paquette
Dec 3, 2021
Bernadette Veronica Paquette, 87, passed away on December 3, 2021 at Precious Days AFC in Alpena, Michigan. She was born on August 6, 1934 to Philip and Martha Ruczynski.
Bernadette is survived by her three children, Dan Paquette, Cindy (Gene) Griffing, and Philip (Stephanie) Paquette along with her five grandchildren, Robert (Holly) Paquette, Garrett Paquette, Patrick Paquette, Micah Griffing,...
Kevin L. Mackenzie
Dec 2, 2021
Kevin L. MacKenzie, 63, of Spruce, Michigan passed away suddenly at home December 2, 2021 after an extended illness. Kevin was born July 25, 1958 to Orville and Shirley (Schryer) MacKenzie in Alpena. He married Lyn Elpers on August 28, 1999. Kevin worked as an underground utility installer putting in fiber optic lines for Utility Contractors of Saginaw.
Kevin is...
Richard Allan Brown
Nov 30, 2021
Richard A. Brown
Richard A. Brown, 79, of Curran passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.
Richard was born in Detroit on January 15, 1942 to Luther and Katheryn (Hargrave) Brown. He graduated with a BA in Engineering and owned his own business but he was especially proud of the time he served in the...
Genevieve J. 'Gen' Reynolds
Nov 29, 2021
Genevieve J. 'Gen' Reynolds
Genevieve J. Reynolds, 74, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home November 29, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family. Gen was born September 21, 1947 in Alpena to the late Anthony and Gladys (Niedzwiecki) Filipiak. She married Curtis Reynolds April 8, 1967 and they enjoyed 54 years together.
Genevieve was a member of St. John the...
Lisa M. Bartz
Nov 27, 2021
Lisa M. Bartz
Lisa M. Bartz, 56, of Alpena passed away November 27, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center- Alpena.
She was born in Alpena and worked as a floral designer. Lisa is survived by two daughters, Jessica Casey of Cincinnati, OH and Janie Stanton (Ken Bruske) of Alpena; grandsons, Joseph Boston and Kayson Bruske; mother, Doreen Bartz, and nieces Alexis...
Bette L. Lalonde
Nov 24, 2021
Bette L. LaLonde Bette L. LaLonde, 97, of Alpena passed away peacefully at Besser Senior Living Community on November 24, 2021. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 18, 1924 to the late Lewis and Alma (Lindsey) Kunze. She married Richard LaLonde in 1948. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Altar Society....
Jean R. Baker
Nov 20, 2021
Jean (Jane) R. Baker
Jean (Jane) R. Baker, age 96, a lifelong resident of Herron, Michigan passed away peacefully at Assisted Living in The Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
On November 30, 1924, Jean was born to the late Florence and William Kaiser in Herron, Michigan. She married Louis Baker on May 15,...
Terry Ann Floeter
Nov 20, 2021
Terry A. Floeter
Terry Ann Floeter, just 66, of Alcona, passed away November 20, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena. Terry was born on November 19, 1955 in Normandy, Missouri to the late Calvin and Melva (Humke) Jones. Terry is survived by husband, Kurt; son, Scott (Jeanne); daughter, Jill; grandchildren, Troy, Evy, Addie and Mia; brother, Larry (Karen) Jones and sister,...
Alfred H. 'Al' Beyer
Nov 14, 2021
Alfred "Al" Beyer
Alfred H. Beyer, 82, of Alpena, Michigan passed away November 14, 2021, joining his wife Nancy. He was born in Wolf Creek to the late Harold and Erma (Kauer) Beyer on August 11, 1939. Al worked at National Gypsum in Alpena for thirty years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Al...
James 'Jim' E. Suszek
Nov 14, 2021
James E. Suszek "Jim"
James E. "Jim" Suszek, 70, of Alpena passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center- Alpena. He was born in Alpena to the late Agabitan and Helen (Kaszubowski) Suszek. He married Mary Kalisch on November 22, 1980.
Jim was a very artistic wood worker. Anything he made was very unique. Anyone who has something...
Fay M. Creguer
Nov 6, 2021
Fay M. Creguer
Fay M. Creguer, 91, of Alpena passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Fay was born to Burt and Lita (Wortman) McDonnell in Detroit, on June 12, 1930. She married Paul J.Creguer on April 14, 1956. Fay worked as an insurance agent for Equitable Insurance at the Sander's Agency before...
Dolores M. Kruczynski
Nov 5, 2021
Dolores M. Kruczynski
Dolores M. Kruczynski, 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 5, 2021. On August 17, 1931 she was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Anthony and Mary (Schultz) Smigleski. On July 7, 1951 she married Leo at St. Mary Catholic Church by Fr. George Klimas, and they were married for...
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