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Joseph James Bleau

Joseph James Bleau

Oct 12, 2023

Joseph James Bleau, 86, of Alpena, entered eternal peace, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was a kind, loving, and compassionate, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by many.Joe was born on February 15, 1937 to the late Joseph and Mable (Johnson) Bleau in Alpena, MI. Joe worked...

Jane Renee Badgero

Jane Renee Badgero

Oct 11, 2023

Jane Renee Badgero “Janie Bell”, 59, of Rogers City, passed away peacefully at Brege House on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. She was a kind, caring, and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend that will be dearly missed. Jane was born in Hillman, Michigan to the late Ray and Betty Badgero. She spent the last years of her life at the...

Joseph Duane Rouleau

Joseph Duane Rouleau

Oct 3, 2023

Joseph Duane Rouleau, also known as Joe, peacefully departed this world on October 3, 2023, at the age of 86 in his beloved hometown of Alpena, Michigan. He was born on June 27, 1937, in Alpena and his journey was marked by love for his family and passion for home renovation projects. Joe is survived by his daughters, Darlene (Mike) Wade,...

Judith Timmreck

Judith Timmreck

Sep 21, 2023

Judith M. Timmreck,Bridgeport, Michigan, Formerly of Alpena, Michigan.  Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her home. Age 83 years. Daughter of the late Sebert and Harriet (Zirkle) Black, Judith was born March 21, 1940 in Alpena, Michigan. She was married to Frank B. Timmreck, her loving husband of 44 years, on February 22, 1958...

William Justin Kuchnicki

William Justin Kuchnicki

Sep 16, 2023

William “Bill” Justin Kuchnicki, 81, born Oct. 22, 1941, died Sept. 16, 2023 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family and with his strong faith held in the arms of God.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Justin & Harriet (Derry) Kuchnicki, and Thomas & Marge Kuchnicki, Al Deloge, Carl Nunn, Rosemary Kuchnicki, Dan & Enola Shea, &...

Marion Margaret Baryo

Marion Margaret Baryo

Sep 16, 2023

Marion Baryo passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Greenview on Sept. 16, 2023.

Marion ws a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Leonard (Tag) Baryo on April 4, 1951, he died on March 21, 1971. 

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Owens (Bill Cleveland), Barbara DeCaire, Lori (Gary) Rasmussen, a son John Walter (Camello), grandchildren, Dawn, Fay, Heather, Andrew, Heidi,...

Nancy Chrzan

Nancy Chrzan

Aug 28, 2023

 

Nancy Jane Chrzan, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in the early hours of August 28th, 2023. Born on June 13th, 1945, in Rogers City, Michigan, she leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and a compassion for her friends and family. 

Nancy was a woman of remarkable kindness and generosity, a true matriarch who dedicated...

Beth Keller

Beth Keller

Aug 23, 2023

GRACEFULLY & PEACEFULLY NAOMI BETH KELLER LEFT THIS EARTHLY LIFE ENTERING INTO HER ETERNAL HOME WITH OUR LORD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023.  BORN TO RALPH AND NAOMI RICHEL MICHAUD ON JUNE 10, 1927, NAOMI BETH WAS THE SIXTH OF EIGHT CHILDREN.   HER SIBLINGS BUD, RUTH FLEWELLING, GENE, LEE, TED AND PATSY STOPPA HAVE PRECEDED HER IN DEATH.  SHE...

Larry Lee Ewing

Larry Lee Ewing

Aug 20, 2023

Larry Lee Ewing, 74, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was a loving, caring, and kind, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed.Larry was born on January 28, 1949 to the late Thomas and Beverly (Bowman) Ewing in Alpena. He was a graduate of...

Dennis P Mance

Dennis P Mance

Aug 2, 2023

 

Dennis Paul Mance 76 of Black River passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday August 2, 2023.

He was a loving husband and father, had a funny sense of humor, was strong, brave and committed to his family and the community he served. Dennis followed his father's passion for deer hunting and the beautiful...

Joan Arlene Wojciechowski

Joan Arlene Wojciechowski

Jul 25, 2023

Joan Arlene Wojciechowski, 81, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was a loving and caring wife, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Joan was born on April 17, 1942 to the late George and Arlene (Donnan) Moore in Alpena. After High school, Joan went on to work for many years...

Karen Sue Kelly

Karen Sue Kelly

Jul 24, 2023

Karen Sue Kelly, 63, of Alpena, passed away at her home on Monday, July 24, 2023 after a courageous year long battle with Cancer. She was a loving, kind, and selfless, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that will be dearly missed by many. Karen was born on September 6, 1959 to Arthur and Gertrude (Zielaskowski) Samp in Alpena....

MARILYN ESTELLE THOMAS

MARILYN ESTELLE THOMAS

Jul 23, 2023

Marilyn Estelle Thomas, 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Medilodge of Greenview. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Marilyn was born on November 27, 1942 to the late Erwin and Estelle (Stashuk) Rospierski in Hamtramck, Michigan. On Jan. 4,...

Louis Daniel Donjkowski

Louis Daniel Donjkowski

Jul 23, 2023

Louis Daniel Donajkowski, a life-long resident of Alpena, MI. passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1930 to the late Stephen and Johanna “Della” (Wieschowski) Donajkowski. Louis served as a PFC in the US Army, 8th infantry Division, 6th Infantry Regiment, during the Korean Conflict.On October 16, 1954, Louis...

Debra Lynn Samp

Debra Lynn Samp

Jul 17, 2023

Debra Lynn Samp, 65, of Alpena, passed away at her home with her devoted companion at her side on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Debra was born on Aug. 17, 1957 to the late Melvin and Lois (Means) Samp in Alpena. She was...

Keith Randall Sorenson Sr.

Keith Randall Sorenson Sr.

Jul 17, 2023

Keith Randall “Butch” Sorenson Jr., 71, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He was a kind, caring, and fun, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be dearly missed.Butch was born on Feb. 6, 1952 in Alpena to the late Keith Sr. and Shirley (Irwin) Sorenson. He...

Barbara Jane Mance

Barbara Jane Mance

Jul 15, 2023

Barbara Jane Mance, 77, of Black River, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was a kind, caring, and loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Barbara was born on March 21, 1946 to the late Gus and Mary (Doughty) Pentoy. She grew up in the...

Rose Mary Dohn

Rose Mary Dohn

Jul 13, 2023

Rose Mary (Gregory) Manley Dohn, a.k.a. Gramma Rosie, 84, of Lachine passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 13th 2023.Rose Mary was a kind, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She will be dearly missed.Rose Mary was born in Dearborn, MI on April 8th, 1939 to Charles and Ethel (Rogers)...

William Leonard McNeill

William Leonard McNeill

Jun 23, 2023

William Leonard McNeill Jr (Len) of Traverse City Michigan died at home on Friday June 23 2023. Len was preceded in death by his mother Patsy Ruth McNeill (Pat), and his father William Leonard McNeill Sr (Bill) of Pontiac Michigan (where Len was raised) and also by his beloved girlfriend Peggy Lee. Len is survived by his daughters Stephanie McNeill...

SYBIL JOAN BANKS

SYBIL JOAN BANKS

Jun 18, 2023

Sybil Joan “Emma” Banks, 88, of Alpena, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Emma was a kind, caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend as well as many more giving roles. She always brought a smile to those who crossed her path and will be dearly missed. Emma was born on April 19, 1935 to the late...

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