Recent Obituaries
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...
Glenn H. Donajkowski
Jun 9, 2021
Glenn H. Donajkowski, age 61, of Posen, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
On March 12, 1960, Glenn was born to the late John and Lorraine (Kolakowski) Donajkowski in Alpena, MI. Glenn was a logger with Donajkowski Logging. He married Tamara Stone on March 2, 2009, in Alpena, Michigan.
He...
Carol Elise 'Annie' Martin
May 31, 2021
Carol Elise (Brink) Martin, 94, of Ossineke, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 31, 2021, surrounded by family. "Annie," as she was known to friends and family, was born on December 21, 1926, to George Alfred and Mary Emma (Dickson) Brink in St. Paul, MN. She was their youngest daughter, joining her sister and...
Phyllis J Corwin
May 31, 2021
Phyllis J. (Jasman) Corwin, age 87, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Medilodge-Greenview with her daughter Ann and brother Eugene, at her side.
Phyllis was born on February 27, 1934, to the late Gilbert and Bessie (Gohl) Jasman in Alpena, Michigan. She married Robert B. Corwin on August 21, 1954, at St. Anne Catholic...
Virginia Irene Tadajewski
May 31, 2021
Virginia Irene. Tadajewski, age 98, of Alpena, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Turning Brook.
On September 14, 1922, Virginia was born to the late John and Frances (Kierzek) Kieliszewski in Alpena, Michigan. She married Theodore J. Tadajewski on March 6, 1943, at St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church in Posen, Michigan; he preceded her in death...
Jean M. Zielaskowski-Connon
May 30, 2021
Jean M. Zielaskowski- Connon, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
She is survived by three daughters; Susie Kidder, Sandy Zielaskowski (John Adams) and Sonja Briley (Greg). She is also survived by three grandchildren: Lorne Zielaskowski, Jennifer Gruschke Mowery and Chris Briley. She also has great-grandchildren surviving: Alex and Lauren Zielaskowski, Parker and Kerrigan Gruschke and Mirra...
Wayne Arthur Benoit
May 29, 2021
Wayne Arthur Benoit, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
On August 12, 1936, Wayne was born to the late Edward and Malvena (St. Charles) Benoit in Alpena, Michigan. He served in the United States Army. On January 9, 1960, Wayne married Miriam Behnke at St. Anne...
Donald 'Don' J. Furze
May 21, 2021
Donald "Don" J. Furze, age 81, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
On August 7, 1939, Donald was born in Highland Park, Michigan to the late James and Nell (Lyytikainen) Furze. He married Verna Heikkila on April 6, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan. Don served in the National Guard...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Scheske
May 12, 2021
Geraldine "Gerry" Scheske, age 80, of Alpena, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, under the loving care of her son James.
Gerry was born on August 12, 1940, in Manistique, Michigan to the late Joseph and Harriette (Heltman) Gedeon. She worked as a cook on the Steel Ships, retiring in 2006. Gerry loved life, adventure,...
Delmar L. Prevo
May 8, 2021
Delmar L. Prevo, age 88, of Lachine, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Medilodge of Hillman.
On October 27, 1932, Delmar was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Leo and Anabelle (Allain) Prevo. Delmar was a Farmer in the Herron, Michigan area his entire life raising cattle and producing cash crops. He married...
Judy A. Smith
Apr 25, 2021
Judy A. Smith, age 78, of Alpena, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On August 9, 1942, Judy was born to the late Harry B. and Sella (McMurray) Melvin in Hillman, Michigan. She married Gary W. Smith on October 24, 1970; they were blessed with 35 years of...
Michael 'Mike' F. Tadajewski
Apr 13, 2021
Michael F. "Mike" Tadajewski, age 74, of Posen passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home.
On May 12, 1946, Michael was born in Alpena, Michigan to Clarence and Theodocia (LaCombe) Tadajewski. He retired out of General Motors- Buick City after 31 years in 1994. Mike married Suzanne Paraschos on October 5, 1989,...
Donald L. Tovey
Apr 10, 2021
Donald L. Tovey, age 84, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at home.
On October 15, 1936, Donald was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Richard and Norma (LeTourneau) Tovey. Don was the owner and operator of Tovey's Garage. He was a member of the Alpena Eagles Club.
He...
Phyllis G. Wyman
Apr 9, 2021
Phyllis G. Wyman age 91, of Alpena passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On September 28, 1929, Phyllis was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Joseph and Sally (Lewandowski) Bronikowski. She married Edward W. Wyman on August 8, 1953, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Chester Pilarski officiating. They...
Michelle Donajkowski
Apr 4, 2021
Michelle Donajkowski, age 75, of Alpena, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center after a long battle with Cancer.
On June 21, 1945, Michelle was born to Harold and Betty (Gougeon) Michaud in Alpena, Michigan. She married Raymond A. Donajkowski on March 26, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was blessed...
'Tim' S. Szatkowski
Feb 12, 2021
Timothy "Tim" S. Szatkowski, age 55, of Alpena passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at home.
On August 8, 1965, Tim was born to Francis and Susan (Dziesinski) Szatkowski in Alpena, Michigan. He married Tanya Lea on December 22, 2006. Tim worked for Great North Foods in the warehouse and enjoyed spending his time in the outdoors hunting...
Marilyn D. Colby
Feb 8, 2021
Marilyn D. Colby, age 92, of Alpena passed away peacefully at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena on Monday, February 8, 2021.
On August 1, 1928, Marilyn was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late George Edward "Ned" and Louise (Jones) Thompson. She married Warren Colby (a Local Sports Figure) on August 14, 1946, at Grace Lutheran...
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