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Lauriene E. Marzean

Lauriene E. Marzean

Sep 12, 2020

Lauriene E. Marzean

           Lauriene E. Marzean of Alpena passed away at home September 12, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease,  surrounded by her loving family.  Lauriene Zamenski was born on March 5, 1937 in Alpena, MI to the late Stanley A. and Mildred (Jackowiak) Zamenski.

          Lauriene married Francis "Fritz" Marzean at St....

Leonard I. Scott

Leonard I. Scott

Sep 12, 2020

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, in the early afternoon, God whispered Leonard Scott's name and called to him, "Come home and be free of the cancer that has broken your body."  God knew that Leonard was ready to join all his loved ones that had gone before him and celebrate his eternal joy and happiness in heaven.  His wife, family...

Lawrence 'Larry' M. Calder

Lawrence 'Larry' M. Calder

Sep 10, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) M. Calder, age 73, of Alpena County lost his hard fought battle with cancer September 10, 2020, at home under the care of Hospice of Michigan.

Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Marvin & Eva (McKelvey) Calder, on November 21st, 1946. He was drafted into the US Army in 1978 and served as a Staff Sergeant...

Bernard A. Schaedig

Bernard A. Schaedig

Sep 5, 2020

         Bernard A. "Bernie" Schaedig, 78, of Alpena passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020.

          Bernie was born February 25, 1942, in Moltke Township to the late Alfonse and Ethel (Krueger) Schaedig.  He married Suzanne Bisson August 7, 1965 at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City.  Bernie was a truck driver for Huron Distributors for thirty...

Keith W. Gordon

Keith W. Gordon

Aug 29, 2020

Keith W. Gordon, 64, of Harrisville, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Medilodge in Alpena.

He was born on December 22, 1955, to the late Charles and Dolores (Abbe) Gordon.  Keith graduated from high school.  He married Donna Gillette on July 22, 1995.  She preceded him in death on October 15, 2019.  He was a Journeyman and...

Pauline A Prevo

Pauline A Prevo

Aug 17, 2020

Pauline A. Prevo

            Pauline A. Prevo, 72, of Alpena, MI, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Mid- Michigan Medical Center of Alpena surrounded by her family.

            She was born on June 12, 1948 in Bay City, MI to the late Cora VanWormer. Pauline married Myrl Prevo on August 28, 1965 at St. Rose Church in Herron,...

Norman H Brown

Norman H Brown

Aug 5, 2020

Norman H. Brown, age 81, of Alpena, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Lincoln Haven in Lincoln, MI.

            He was born on December 21, 1938, in Detroit, MI, to the late Norman and Barbara(Rockwell) Brown. He married Carolyn Murphy on March 17, 1999 in LasVegas, NV. Norman served in the United States Navy for four years...

Nancy S Wilber

Nancy S Wilber

Jul 31, 2020

Nancy S. Wilber

            Nancy S. Wilber, age 68, of Alpena, MI passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

            She was born to Harold and Ella (Smalling) Cowie on July 16, 1952, in Detroit, MI. Nancy married Jeffery A. Wilber on December 3, 1971, in Plymouth, MI. he preceeded her in...

Helen S Detloff

Helen S Detloff

Jul 23, 2020

Helen S. (Swartzinski) Detloff, age 86, of Alpena, MI passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 23, 2020.She was born on May 15, 1934, in Ossineke, MI to the late Joseph and Sophie (Lange) Swartzinski. Helen was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church of All Saints Parish and Ladies Sodality. She married Francis Detloff on October 30,...

William C Leighton

William C Leighton

Jul 20, 2020

William Clay " Bill" Leighton, age 68, of Hillman, Michigan passed away at home on Monday, July 20, 2020.

            He was born on July 11, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Betty (Fockler) Leighton. Bill worked at the East Detroit Post Office as a mail carrier and and chief union steward. He went on to work...

Gail A Smith

Gail A Smith

Jul 9, 2020

            Gail A. Smith, age 66, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Lincoln Haven in Lincoln, MI.

            She was born on August 4, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.

            Gail is survived by her three daughters; Penny Grabow of Lachine, MI; Angie Grabow of Ossineke, MI; Nichole Sowiecki of Kansas; one son; Joshua Sowiecki of...

David J. Kieliszewski

David J. Kieliszewski

Jul 5, 2020

            David J. Kieliszewski, 88, of Alpena, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July, 5, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.

            He was born on August 14, 1931, to the late Isadore and Blondine (Szymanski) Kieliszewski, in Alpena, MI. David served in the U.S. Army during the Koran War from 1953 to 1955. He married Esther Dziesinski on...

Albert Peter Krajnik

Albert Peter Krajnik

Jun 25, 2020

          Albert Peter Krajnik, age 92, of Presque Isle, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, in New Port Richey, FL.

          On November 17, 1927, Albert was born to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Laniewski) Krajnik in Posen, Michigan. Albert served in the Army National Guard for four years. He married Agnes Woloszyk on April 30, 1949, at St....

Steven Thomas Martell

Steven Thomas Martell

Jun 23, 2020

     Steven Thomas Martell, age 64, of Alpena passed away at home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

      Steven is survived by his two children: Steven R. Martell Jr. of Alpena, MI; Frederick T. Martell of Traverse City, MI; four grandchildren; three brothers: Terrence (Sherry) Martell of Hains, AK; Alan (Patti) Martell of Alpena, MI; Scott (Mary Beth)...

Geraldine 'Gerry' Rita Peltier-Harmon

Geraldine 'Gerry' Rita Peltier-Harmon

Jun 17, 2020

     Geraldine R. "Gerry" Peltier-Harmon, age 83, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Medilodge of Alpena surrounded by her family.

      Per her wishes Gerry has been taken from the Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home for cremation., arrangements are incomplete at this time. A Graveside Service is pending for August and a complete obituary...

Wayne Allen Schaedig

Wayne Allen Schaedig

Jun 11, 2020

          Wayne Allen Schaedig, age 55, of Alpena passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at home.

          On December 14, 1964, Wayne was born to Denny and Carol (Elowsky) Schaedig in Alpena, Michigan. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1983. Wayne worked for Besser Company from March of 1998 until 2007 and later Besser-Baker...

Caliber Lee Kowalski

Caliber Lee Kowalski

Jun 9, 2020

            Caliber "Cal" Lee Kowalski, age 16, of Alpena, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

            On February 9, 2004, Caliber was born to Adam and Eileen (Stickle) Kowalski in Alpena, Michigan. He enjoyed spending his time in the water from swimming, kayaking, to fishing. Cal was adventurous, he liked the outdoors,...

Patricia Ann Dehring

Patricia Ann Dehring

Jun 7, 2020

Patricia Ann Dehring, age 87, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.

            On March 17, 1933, Patricia was born to the late Angus and Agnes (Werda) Turske in Alpena, Michigan. She married Raymond Dehring on May 14, 1955, at St. Mary Catholic Church. They were blessed with 61 years of...

Sylvia Marie Witucki

Sylvia Marie Witucki

Jun 4, 2020

            Sylvia Marie Witucki, age 96, of Alpena passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at home.

            On October 25, 1923, Sylvia was born to the late Frank and Clara (Woloszyk) Dembny in Posen, Michigan. Sylvia worked as a machine operator Fraser Products and later for Indian Head Industries for 46 years, retiring in 1991.  She was a member...

Susan L. Nowicki

Susan L. Nowicki

May 25, 2020

Susan Nowicki, age 73, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Medilodge Rogers City.

          On January 16, 1947, Susan was born to the late Harlan and Gladys (Carter) Piechan in Sacramento, California. Susan married Robert Nowicki on October 10, 1970, he preceded her in death on July 30, 2019. She worked as a teller for...

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