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Kevin  Hainsworth

Kevin Hainsworth

Feb 5, 2023

Kevin Hainsworth, 80, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at MediLodge of Alpena. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Hainsworth, two children, Susan Rodriguez and David Hainsworth, and a brother, Steve Hainsworth. Per his wishes, Kevin has been sent to the University of Michigan for Anatomical Donation. 

Mary Jane Hall

Mary Jane Hall

Feb 3, 2023

Mary J. Hall, 76, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Alpena. She was a loving, caring, and kind, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend that will be dearly missed. Mary Jane was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 19, 1946, to Frank and Frances Wojtowicz. She grew up in Alpena and lived in the...

Dorothy Lee Grillot

Dorothy Lee Grillot

Jan 26, 2023

Dorothy Grillot, 90, of Alpena, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Medilodge of Alpena. She is survived by three children, Linda Foster of Sidney, OH., Peter J. Grillot of Greenville, OH., and Ed (Cherylann) Grillot of Pace, FL., and nine grandchildren.

Dorothy has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place...

Norbert Phillip Wisniewski

Norbert Phillip Wisniewski

Jan 17, 2023

Norbert P. Wisniewski, age 85, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023. Norbert was born on June 6, 1937 to the late Casimer and Stephanie (Domiencki) Wisniewski in Alpena. Norbert graduated from Catholic Central High School. He served two years in the United States Army and four years in the United States Army Reserve.

Nobert was employed...

Bruce David Bailey

Bruce David Bailey

Jan 12, 2023

Bruce David Bailey Sr., 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was a kind, caring, and loving husband, father, brother, and friend that will be dearly missed. Bruce was born on March 21, 1936 to the late Arthur and Lillian (Hatcher) Bailey in Alpena. After high school and some time spent in...

Thomas Leo Hollenback

Thomas Leo Hollenback

Jan 10, 2023

Dear Tom,

(Thomas Leo Hollenback, 90, of Alpena), though we were not ready for you to leave this earth on January 10, 2023, we lived a long, blessed life together. You were a kind, caring, and courageous man and we will miss you dearly. Throughout your life you worked very hard and never gave up even when it seemed difficult. You...

Glenda Wieschowski

Glenda Wieschowski

Jan 7, 2023

Glenda Wieschowski, 77, of Alpena, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home. She is survived by her husband, David, daughter, Tonia (Don) Kunze, son David (Chrissy) Wieschowski, and beloved dog, Cleo. Glenda has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

Fred Louis Skiba

Fred Louis Skiba

Jan 3, 2023

Fred Louis Skiba 77 of Presque Isle (The Ultimate Outdoorsman and #1 Dad) went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 with his two sons by his side at home with the help of Hospice of Michigan after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 25, 1945 in Alpena to the late Louis...

Philip Allan Donakowski

Philip Allan Donakowski

Dec 26, 2022

Philip Allan “Moe” Donakowski, 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Precious Days AFC on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 with his loving daughter at his side. Philip was a kind, courageous, and loving man that will be dearly missed by many. He was born on Oct. 12, 1939 to the late Philip and Myrtle (Minton) Donakowski in Alpena. He was...

Donna Jean Compeau

Donna Jean Compeau

Dec 23, 2022

Donna Jean Compeau, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Donna was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Eugene and Bernadette (Brousseau) LeTourneau in Alpena.

On December 11, 1954 Donna married the love...

Terry Lawrence Lemcool

Terry Lawrence Lemcool

Dec 22, 2022

Terry Lawrence Lemcool Sr, age 55, of Alpena, passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother Anna Millard. Survived by his wife, Tina Lemcool, two sons, Terry (Breanna) Lemcool Jr., William (Nikki) Couillard, two daughters, Brandy (Scott) Morgan, Karinda (Daniel) Gauthier, and ten grandchildren.

Terry enjoyed his rock music, being...

Anna Cole

Anna Cole

Dec 4, 2022

Anna Cole, 82, of Alpena, died on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Precious Days AFC. Anna has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be registered at http://www.karpushuntercares.com

Willard Keith Rathjen

Willard Keith Rathjen

Nov 24, 2022

Willard Keith Rathjen Sr., 94, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Sally’s Care Home. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Willard was born on May 18, 1928 to the late Albert and Alvena (Schiesser) in Nichols, Iowa. When Willard was 20 he entered the United States Air...

Joy Anne Skiba

Joy Anne Skiba

Nov 17, 2022

Joy Anne Skiba, 83, of Alpena, peacefully, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whom will be dearly missed by many. Joy Anne was born on December 21, 1938 to the late John Pershing and Dorothy Margaret (Wagner) Richards in Wyandotte, Michigan. After graduating High...

Cheri Candace Clum

Cheri Candace Clum

Nov 7, 2022

Cheri Candace Clum, 72, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Besser Senior Living Community.

Cheri was born on October 7th, 1950 to the late Elizabeth and Floyd Clum in Lansing Michigan. She is survived by a sister, Victoria (Ken) Diamond and special friend Debra Welton. Cheri received her Bachelors degree and went on to work and...

William Frank Shupert

William Frank Shupert

Oct 27, 2022

William Frank Shupert, 87, of Alpena, passed away at Medilodge of Alpena surrounded by family on October 27, 2022. Bill was born on February 7, 1935 to the late John and Nettie (Kurkerwicz) Shupert. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1953 and then served in the U.S. Army for two years. On August 24, 1957, he married Sally Kendziorski...

Jerry L.  Kline

Jerry L. Kline

Oct 25, 2022

Jerry Kline, 72, of Alpena, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home. He is survived by two daughters, Crystal Sharon of Corinna, ME. and Keri Kline of Bangor, ME., two grandchildren, Ricky Sharon and Cloey Sharon, three sisters, Daryl Kline, Marilyn Hanisko, and Denice Thompson.

Per his wishes, Jerry has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross...

Frances Lee Hall

Frances Lee Hall

Oct 19, 2022

Frances L. Hall was born June 20, 1936 to Cornelius and Lily White in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the youngest of three children, two of which preceded her in death. She was a very loving mother and grandmother.

Frances attended Detroit Catholic Schools in which she graduated and attended beauty school and did hair. In 1956 she met Jerry Hall...

Mary Kathleen Wisniewski

Mary Kathleen Wisniewski

Oct 16, 2022

Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Wisniewski (nee Marciniak), age 80, of Alpena, sadly passed away on October 16, 2022, at Besser Senior Living Community with her family by her side as she joined ‘the dad’ to spend her eternity. Kathy was born on December 31, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Leonard and Mary Ellen (Manion) Marciniak.

Kathy graduated from Catholic Central...

Francis Louis Detloff

Francis Louis Detloff

Oct 10, 2022

Francis “Frank” Detloff, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at Sally’s Care Home on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was a caring, kind, and loving man that will be dearly missed. Frank was born on April 4, 1934 to the late Leo and Katherine (Andrzejewski) Detloff in Alpena. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. He worked for...

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