Obituaries

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Winnifred June Chrzan

Winnifred June Chrzan

Aug 21, 2022

Winnifred June Chrzan, age 87, of Alpena passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2022. Winnifred “Windy” was born on March 1st, 1935 to the late Harvey and Beatrice (Taylor) Parris. On June 12th, 1954 she married Eugene “Gene” Chrzan Sr. in Onaway Michigan. They were married for 64 wonderful years. Gene proceeded her in death on April 11th, 2018. Winnifred...

Darlene Frances Robarge

Darlene Frances Robarge

Aug 20, 2022

Darlene Frances Robarge, 91 of Alpena, MI passed away on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at Davison Care Home surrounded by her loved ones. Darlene was born on October 14, 1930 in Alpena to Frances and Lloyd Skiba. Darlene was a lifelong resident of Alpena, never dreaming of another location other than her journey to her resting place in heaven surrounded...

Walter  George Weinkauf

Walter George Weinkauf

Aug 17, 2022

Walter G. Weinkauf Jr., 72, of Alpena passed away surrounded by his family on August 17, 2022. Walter was born on September 2, 1949 to the late Walter Sr. and Theresa (Kuchinski) Weinkauf. On July 28, 1972, Walter married Susan Lewandowski at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Alpena. Together they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage if it were...

Lucille Rose Lamarre

Lucille Rose Lamarre

Aug 10, 2022

Lucille “Lou” LaMarre of Alpena passed away peacefully at Besser Senior Living Community on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the age of 98. Lou LaMarre was born in Alpena on May 27, 1924 to the late Walter and Mary (Maciejewski) Donakowski and married F. ”Joe” LaMarre on October 5th 1946 at St Marys Catholic Church. Together Lou & Joe enjoyed...

Anna Marie Stoinski

Anna Marie Stoinski

Aug 8, 2022

Anna Marie Stoinski, 69, of 1862 Weiss Road Alpena Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8th, 2022. Anna was born on September 25th, 1952 to Peter and Francis Stoinski of Alpena. Anna enjoyed working in the home health care field, polish music, and she was a great dancer. Anna was employed as a CENA for...

Oliver Derocher

Oliver Derocher

Jul 30, 2022

Oliver “Junior” DeRocher, 89, of Alpena, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend that will be dearly missed. Junior was born on July 10, 1933 to the late Oliver and Roseanne (LaFave) DeRocher in Black River, Michigan. He was a graduate of the first class of Catholic...

David Floyd Parks

David Floyd Parks

Jul 22, 2022

David Floyd Parks, 82, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, fun brother, and compassionate grandfather who will be dearly missed. David was born on July 28, 1939, to the late Thelma Roberts in Detroit, Michigan. David worked for many years at Uniflex Corporation as a Supervisor until...

Ronald  Alan Glomski

Ronald Alan Glomski

Jul 21, 2022

Ronald Alan Glomski, 78, of Ossineke, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. Ronald was born on September 6, 1943 to the late Daniel and Angeline (Ardukant) Glomski in Alpena. Shortly after High School, Ronald went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He then worked for General Motors for over 30...

Charles Edward Kennedy

Charles Edward Kennedy

Jul 19, 2022

Charles Edward Kennedy, 68, of Alpena, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate man that will be dearly missed. Charles was born on October 2, 1953 to the late George and Phyllis (Page) Kennedy in Alpena. There were many jobs that Charles performed in his life but none...

Timothy James Sobolewski

Timothy James Sobolewski

Jul 7, 2022

Timothy “Timmy” Sobolewski, 63, of Alpena, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Timothy was born on August 28, 1958 to the late Anton and Rita (Farr) Sobolewski in Alpena. He was a graduate of Alpena High School and immediately after went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Shortly after...

Gladys Lucille Kelsey

Gladys Lucille Kelsey

Jul 6, 2022

Gladys L. Kelsey, age 99, of Alpena, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Besser Senior Living Community. Gladys was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was born on May 15, 1923 to Stanley and Natalie Greskowiak. On August 17, 1946 she married the love of her life, Leo Kelsey. Gladys was a County Normal Teacher, then...

Gordon Thomas Montroy

Gordon Thomas Montroy

Jul 2, 2022

Gordon Thomas Montroy, 67, of Alpena, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a kind, caring, and loving man that will be dearly missed. He was born on July 14, 1954 to the late Elwood Palmer and Mary Montroy in Alpena. He went on to graduate from Alpena...

Randy Lee Stepanski

Randy Lee Stepanski

Jun 27, 2022

Randy Lee Stepanski, 67, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, step-brother and friend whom will be deeply missed. He was born on May 25, 1955 to the late Leo and Joanna (Pilarski) in Alpena, Michigan. On June 1, 1974 Randy married the love of his life,...

Darlene A. Muszynski

Darlene A. Muszynski

Jun 27, 2022

Darlene A. Muszynski, age 71, passed away on June 27, 2022 after a short battle with cancer in Council Bluffs, IA. With her sister at her side. She was born on Aug. 4, 1950 in Alpena, MI. to the late Theodore and Dorothy (Kline) Muszynski. Darlene is survived by her sister, Ilene Rhoads of Lewis, IA., brother, Peter Muszynski (Liz...

Clarence Earl Dubey

Clarence Earl Dubey

Jun 26, 2022

Clarence Earl Dubey died June 26, 2022 at Medilodge of Greenview. He was born on Oct. 13, 1934 to Earl and June Dubey. He served four years in the United States Air Force. He owned Northern Gravel Processing and processed gravel for the counties as well as others. He also processed gravel in Colorado and Arizona. He enjoyed his winters...

Robert William Bartlomiej

Robert William Bartlomiej

Jun 22, 2022

The world has lost another wonderful man. Robert “Bob” William Bartlomiej passed away June 22, 2022 at his home. Robert was born in Alpena, Michigan on August 30, 1936. The son of the late Walter and Rose (Hilla) Bartlomiej, Bob graduated the Class of 1955 from Alpena Catholic Central High School. While in high school and shortly thereafter, he started...

Betty Lou Alexander

Betty Lou Alexander

Jun 16, 2022

Betty Lou Alexander, 66, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home. Betty was a kind, compassionate, and loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. She was born on August 6, 1955 to William and Dorothy (Morris) Kalisch. Betty worked for Donnelly Corporation as a assembly line worker for over...

Irene Anna Soik

Irene Anna Soik

Jun 11, 2022

Irene Anna Soik, age 82, of Alpena, passed away June 11, 2022 at her home. Irene was born in Posen, Michigan to Anthony and Martha Soik on August 1, 1939.

As a child Irene overcame a condition which was very trying. Losing the ability as an infant left her life very challenging. Her very loyal caring for family children was...

Dorothy Elaine Kole

Dorothy Elaine Kole

Jun 4, 2022

Dorothy Kole, age 94, of Alpena, passed away on June 4, 2022, at Medilodge of Alpena. She was born on March 29th, 1928 in Alpena to parents Michael and Rose Smigelski. She attended St Mary School and Alpena High School, graduating in 1946. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Huron Portland Cement Company until her marriage in...

Enola Marie Shea

Enola Marie Shea

May 30, 2022

Enola Shea, 81, of Alpena, died on Monday, May 30, 2022, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Shea, a daughter Anita Provencher, a son, Mark (Janet) Shea, four grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Provencher, Courtney (David) Wells, Danielle (Alex) Quenon, and Torey (Jeremy) Shea- Soblo, and four great grandchildren, Ada Quenon, Presley Provencher, Leo Quenon, and Brooklyn Krol. Enola...