Recent Obituaries
George J. Lapierre
Nov 2, 2021
George J. Lapierre George Lapierre, 70, of Presque Isle, Michigan was received into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 with his beloved wife by his side. George was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1950 to the late Helen and Charles Lapierre. George was an avid naturalist and lover of animals. He loved being...
Albin John Filarski
Oct 30, 2021
Albin J. Filarski
Albin John Filarski, 85, long time resident of Alpena and Hubbard Lake, MI. passed away suddenly on Saturday morning October 30, 2021, at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, Leesburg, FL. while wintering in Bushnell, FL. Albin was born October 28, 1936, the oldest of 9 children, to the late Vincent and Mary (Stoinski) Filarski...
Kevin L. Suszek
Oct 19, 2021
Kevin L. Suszek
Kevin L. Suszek, 32, of Woodridge, Illinois passed away unexpectedly October 19, 2021. Kevin was born in Alpena on September 20, 1989 to Keith and June (Judoin) Suszek. He was a proud steelworker, specializing in welding. He adored his son and loved family time
Kevin is survived by his parents, Keith and Rhonda Suszek of Alpena; son,...
Fred E. Hart
Oct 16, 2021
Fred E. Hart, 78, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away suddenly at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Fred was born on February 3, 1943 in Elarado, Michigan to Daniel and Marjorie (Hartman) Hart. On February 11, 1961 he married Judy Thomas and together they raised three children and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Fred sailed for Inland...
Ronald D. Garant
Oct 13, 2021
On the morning of October 13, 2021, Ron Garant, owner of Garant's Office Supplies in downtown Alpena, died at 74 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Alpena. He was born on August 16, 1947 to Edgar "Ace" and Shirley (Kauffman) Garant in Alpena. On September 8, 1973 he married Darlene Budnick and together they raised four children and enjoyed 48 years of...
Nancy A. Beyer
Oct 11, 2021
Nancy A. Beyer, 83, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, October 11, 2021. Nancy was born in Cadillac, Michigan on March 6, 1938 to Gerald and Rose (Heil) Bostick. She married Alfred Beyer on March 7, 1975. Together they raised three children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage. Nancy was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
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Jean Ann Teska
Oct 9, 2021
Jean Ann (Prentice) Teska, formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away in early October at Sally's Care Home in Alpena. Jean was born and raised in Lincoln Park and was a loving mother to three children and wife to Fred Teska of Trenton, Michigan.
She leaves behind her son, Virgil; grandchildren, Kelcie and Michael; and siblings, Richard Prentice, Riley Dean...
James W. Carls
Oct 9, 2021
James W. “Jim” Carls, 77, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away at home, Saturday, October 9. 2021. Jim was born on November 8, 1943 to Harold and Doris (Houghton) Carls in Detroit Michigan. On February 3, 1979, he married Helen Rondeau in Roseville, Michigan. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2020.
Jim worked as a salesperson for a...
Rosalie M. Newhouse
Sep 21, 2021
Rosalie M. Newhouse Rosalie M. Newhouse, 89, of Alpena passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 under the compassionate care at Medilodge-Alpena. She was born in Alpena on April 12, 1932 to the late Aloysius and Rose Marie (Smigelski) Tadajewski and was a lifetime resident. She married Clarence Newhouse in 1978 at St. John's Church. He proceeded her...
Brandon J. Skiba
Sep 3, 2021
Brandon J. Skiba, 32, of Torrance, California passed away September 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Brandon was born in Redondo Beach, California to Tom Skiba and Teresa Mungarro on March 5, 1989. He lived in California for most of his life but for several years lived in Alpena, Michigan with his father.
Brandon was a...
Chester J. 'Chet' Szymanski
Aug 17, 2021
Chester J. Szymanski
“Chet”
Chester Szymanski, 98, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Besser Senior Living Community on August 17, 2021.
Chester was born on May 14, 1923 to the late Felix and Martha (Kieliszewski) Szymanski in Long Rapids Township. On May 15, 1954, he married Ann E. Lindsay at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City, Michigan. She...
Thomas E. Kwiatkowski
Aug 2, 2021
Thomas E. Kwiatkowski
Thomas E. Kwiatkowski, 91, of Alpena, Michigan passed away August 2, 2021 at Touch of Country Adult Care Home. Thomas was born in Alpena to John and Mary (Adusky) Kwiatkowski on Oct. 17, 1929. He married Carol Hallowisky on September 16, 1950 at St. Mary's Church in Alpena. They had enjoyed fifty years of marriage together when...
William 'Billie' E. Arpin
Jul 26, 2021
William (Billy) Arpin, age 58, of Alpena, passed away on July 26, 2021. Billy was born to Carrie and William (Bill) E. Arpin on May 18, 1963. He is survived by his beloved cat, Croissant, his sisters; Charlotte Allen, Judi (Fred) Hart, and Dixie Haye,s as well as several nieces and nephews. His nieces Carrie (Brian) Kane, Molina Allen...
Timothy Orban
Jul 25, 2021
Timothy Orban, age 65, of Alpena, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Besser Senior Living Community.
Per his wishes Timothy has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home.
Graveside Service Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Saturday, July 31, 2021...
Joyce M. Jones
Jul 23, 2021
Joyce Mildred Jones, formerly of Blue Springs, Missouri, died July 23, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 21, 1927, the daughter of David and Quida (Harris) Melvin. She grew up in Juniper, Georgia with four siblings and graduated from high school in Buela Vista. She earned a scholarship to Martha...
James 'Jim' A. Reilly
Jul 12, 2021
James "Jim" A. Reilly
James A. "Jim" Reilly,73, passed away July 12, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alpena.
James was born in Sault St. Marie on August 16, 1947, to the late Allen and Florence (Cook) Reilly. He sailed on the Great Lakes for 40 years, sailing for Huron Portland Cement, American Steamship and retired from the...
William R. Anderson
Jul 7, 2021
William R. Anderson
William "Bill" R. Anderson, age 77, of Alpena, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at home.
On September 5, 1943, William was born to the late Russell Anderson and Lillian (Stafford) Rucinski in Alpena, Michigan. He served in the US Army, upon returning from the service he worked for a Home Day Care Center....
Steven Gerald Nitchman
Jul 3, 2021
Steven Gerald Nitchman, 65, of Presque Isle, died July 3, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Alpena.Mr. Nitchman was born January 3, 1956, in Troy, Ohio.
He graduated from Alpena High School in 1975 where he had leading roles in school musicals, notably in“Annie Get Your Gun”. He joined the United States Navy after graduation and served for six years as...
Sue Maxwell
Jun 19, 2021
Sue Maxwell
Sue Maxwell, 87, a remarkably strong, vibrant woman who was devoted to her family, friends, pets, and the community she loved, died June 19 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland. The cause was complications of cancer.
Born Oct. 7, 1933, in Saginaw as Lorraine Horton, she was known from birth onward as Sue or Susie....
James 'Jim' Arthur Sauve
Jun 19, 2021
James "Jim" Arthur Sauve, age 66, of Alpena passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at home.
On July 22, 1954, Jim was born to the late Arthur and Anna (Rasmussen) in Alpena, Michigan. He worked for Jim Nye Masonry.
Jim is survived by three brothers: Thomas Sauve of Herron, MI; Ernest (Jeanette) Sauve of Herron, MI; and...
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