Recent Obituaries
William 'Bill' T. Gauthier
Sep 23, 2019
William "Bill" T. Gauthier, age 91, of Ossineke passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.
On October 18, 1927, William was born in Black River, Michigan to the late Ovela and Zelma (Rondeau) Gauthier. He married Betty J. Hanner on June 12, 1949; she preceded him in death in 1994, after 45...
David G. Idalski
Sep 4, 2019
David G. Idalski, age 80, of Alpena passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at home.
On November 17, 1938, David was born to the late Walter and Clementine "Tina" (Hilla) Idalski in Alpena, MI. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. David married Louise Jaskolski on August 19, 1961,...
Ernest G. Borg
Sep 3, 2019
Ernest G. Borg, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Turning Brook Assisted Living.
On December 12, 1930, Ernest was born to the late Reno and Hattie (Uchwat) Borg in Hamtramck, Michigan. He attended Henry Ford Trade High School, where he played Basketball, and took clarinet lessons and dance lessons, which showed in...
Darrell W. Desjardins
Aug 30, 2019
Darrell Wesley “Peanut” DesJardins, 66, of Alpena and Munising, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born fifth of 11 children to Lewis and Edith (Nybeck) DesJardins on June 20, 1953, in Munising, MI. He grew...
Joanne J. Wood
Jul 31, 2019
Joanne J. Wood, age 71, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
She is survived by her two sons: James Wood of South Branch, MI and Michael (Fiancé Tara Evans) Wood of Monroe, MI; three grandchildren: Drake, Mia, and Marhea Wood; one brother: Dale (Terri) Haken of Alpena, MI; two sisters:...
Robert Harry Nowicki
Jul 30, 2019
Robert Harry Nowicki, age 85, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On May 22, 1934, Robert was born to the late Phillip and Louise (Kierzek) Nowicki in Rogers City, Michigan. He worked in the family business for several years before he began working on the freighters based out...
Margery 'Marge' M. Foster
Jul 28, 2019
Margery "Marge" Foster, age 84, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.
On March 3, 1935, Margery was born in Portland, Michigan to the late Joseph and Emma (Wilson) Sumner. She married Norman Foster on June 20, 1959, and spent 28 years together before he preceded her in death on...
Lawrence 'Larry' Fredrick Ross
Jul 24, 2019
Lawrence "Larry" Fredrick Ross, age 67, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On September 8, 1951, Lawrence was born to the late Fredrick and Margaret (Kieliszewski-Kelly) Ross in Alpena, Michigan. Larry worked for the Midway Supermarket from 1967, until the store closed, later became a...
Arlie A. Dubie
Jul 21, 2019
Arlie A. Dubie, age 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 21, 2019.
On May 23, 1933, Arlie was born to the late Albert and Anges (Marcotte) Dubie in Alpena, Michigan. He married June Lewis on November 28, 1958, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Herron, Michigan. Arlie worked in the Alpena area as...
Thomas Shiemke
Jul 19, 2019
Thomas Shiemke, age 91, of Ossineke passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Precious Days AFC Home.
Born in Alpena, MI on April 23, 1928, Thomas was the son of the late Felix and Irene (Suszek) Shiemke. He married the love of his life, Irene Brousseau on September 25, 1948, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Alpena,...
Linda D. Degrow
Jul 16, 2019
Linda D. DeGrow, age 72, of Charlevoix, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
Born on March 3, 1947, in Boston, MA, Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Morrison) Murray. She married Lynn DeGrow on May 25, 1968, in Sudbury, MA. Linda was a...
Brent L. Mcconnell
Jul 10, 2019
Brent L. McConnell, age 65, formerly of Ossineke, MI; passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in LaGrande, Oregon.
On January 3, 1954, Brent was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Orrin and Ruth (Anderson) McConnell. Brent was a Merchant Marine Engineer for the American Steamship Company for 42 years, retiring in 2017. He married Karen Kauffman on May 21,...
Edwin J. Cohoon
Jul 10, 2019
Edwin J. Cohoon, age 91, of Beaver Lake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
On March 15, 1928, Edwin was born in Rust Township to the late Edwin and Elsie (Cripps) Cohoon. He married Verla Goodrich on July 13, 1945. Edwin worked in the woods all of his life; where his...
Maxine F. Markey
Jul 10, 2019
Maxine F. Markey, age 81, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
On June 21, 1938, Maxine was born in Grosse Isle, Michigan to the late Ulysses and Lena (L'Heureux) Mayville. Maxine worked for Sally's Care Home for over 30 years. She was a member of the Word of Life Baptist Church. Maxine's greatest...
Eugene 'Gene' W. Sobeck
Jul 3, 2019
Eugene (Gene) W. Sobeck, age 87, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena, surrounded by his family.
On May 21, 1932, Eugene was born to the late Killian and Evelyn (Anderson) Sobeck in Alpena, Michigan. He married Joyce Reynolds on July 10, 1954, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Gene worked for the Huron...
Theresa Dorothy Weinkauf
Jul 2, 2019
Theresa Dorothy Weinkauf, age 87, of Alpena, left us to join her husband in heaven; peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Turning Brook Retirement Facility.
Theresa Kuchinski was born in Rogers City, MI on August 28, 1931, to the late Vincent and Yanina Kuchinski. On October 23, 1948, she married Walter G. Weinkauf Sr....
Mary Jane Lapczynski
Jun 18, 2019
Mary Jane Lapczynski, age 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at home.
On December 25, 1930, Mary was born to the late Thomas and Jennie (Pieczynski) Skowronek in Alpena, Michigan. She married Frank J. Lapczynski on June 7, 1952, and had 55 years together before he preceded her in death...
Janis R. Gustafson
Jun 5, 2019
Janis R. Gustafson, age 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On August 24, 1932, Janis was born to the late Joseph Sikorski and Rose Neimiec in Alpena, Michigan. She worked for the Alpena Wholesale Grocery for 19 years and later for Thunder Bay Manufacturing. Janis was a member of...
John A. Dumont
May 30, 2019
John A. Dumont, age 84, of Ossineke, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena.
On February 23, 1935, John was born to the late Amil and Mary Amelia (McGillis) Dumont in Mikado, Michigan. He married Patricia A. Pilarski on September 14, 1963. John worked as a machinist for the Besser Company for 30...
Steven L. Gauthier
May 30, 2019
Steven L. Gauthier, age 57, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Medilodge of Alpena.
On August 15, 1961, Steven was born to William and Betty (Hanner) Gauthier in Alpena, Michigan. He was a Jack of All Trades, fun and loving kind of guy who enjoyed working in the woods.
He is survived by his...
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