Recent Obituaries
Charles Edward Kennedy
Jul 19, 2022
Charles Edward Kennedy, 68, of Alpena, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate man that will be dearly missed. Charles was born on October 2, 1953 to the late George and Phyllis (Page) Kennedy in Alpena. There were many jobs that Charles performed in his life but none...
Timothy James Sobolewski
Jul 7, 2022
Timothy “Timmy” Sobolewski, 63, of Alpena, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Timothy was born on August 28, 1958 to the late Anton and Rita (Farr) Sobolewski in Alpena. He was a graduate of Alpena High School and immediately after went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Shortly after...
Gladys Lucille Kelsey
Jul 6, 2022
Gladys L. Kelsey, age 99, of Alpena, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Besser Senior Living Community. Gladys was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was born on May 15, 1923 to Stanley and Natalie Greskowiak. On August 17, 1946 she married the love of her life, Leo Kelsey. Gladys was a County Normal Teacher, then...
Gordon Thomas Montroy
Jul 2, 2022
Gordon Thomas Montroy, 67, of Alpena, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a kind, caring, and loving man that will be dearly missed. He was born on July 14, 1954 to the late Elwood Palmer and Mary Montroy in Alpena. He went on to graduate from Alpena...
Darlene A. Muszynski
Jun 27, 2022
Darlene A. Muszynski, age 71, passed away on June 27, 2022 after a short battle with cancer in Council Bluffs, IA. With her sister at her side. She was born on Aug. 4, 1950 in Alpena, MI. to the late Theodore and Dorothy (Kline) Muszynski. Darlene is survived by her sister, Ilene Rhoads of Lewis, IA., brother, Peter Muszynski (Liz...
Randy Lee Stepanski
Jun 27, 2022
Randy Lee Stepanski, 67, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, step-brother and friend whom will be deeply missed. He was born on May 25, 1955 to the late Leo and Joanna (Pilarski) in Alpena, Michigan. On June 1, 1974 Randy married the love of his life,...
Clarence Earl Dubey
Jun 26, 2022
Clarence Earl Dubey died June 26, 2022 at Medilodge of Greenview. He was born on Oct. 13, 1934 to Earl and June Dubey. He served four years in the United States Air Force. He owned Northern Gravel Processing and processed gravel for the counties as well as others. He also processed gravel in Colorado and Arizona. He enjoyed his winters...
Robert William Bartlomiej
Jun 22, 2022
The world has lost another wonderful man. Robert “Bob” William Bartlomiej passed away June 22, 2022 at his home. Robert was born in Alpena, Michigan on August 30, 1936. The son of the late Walter and Rose (Hilla) Bartlomiej, Bob graduated the Class of 1955 from Alpena Catholic Central High School. While in high school and shortly thereafter, he started...
Betty Lou Alexander
Jun 16, 2022
Betty Lou Alexander, 66, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home. Betty was a kind, compassionate, and loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. She was born on August 6, 1955 to William and Dorothy (Morris) Kalisch. Betty worked for Donnelly Corporation as a assembly line worker for over...
Irene Anna Soik
Jun 11, 2022
Irene Anna Soik, age 82, of Alpena, passed away June 11, 2022 at her home. Irene was born in Posen, Michigan to Anthony and Martha Soik on August 1, 1939.
As a child Irene overcame a condition which was very trying. Losing the ability as an infant left her life very challenging. Her very loyal caring for family children was...
Dorothy Elaine Kole
Jun 4, 2022
Dorothy Kole, age 94, of Alpena, passed away on June 4, 2022, at Medilodge of Alpena. She was born on March 29th, 1928 in Alpena to parents Michael and Rose Smigelski. She attended St Mary School and Alpena High School, graduating in 1946. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Huron Portland Cement Company until her marriage in...
Enola Marie Shea
May 30, 2022
Enola Shea, 81, of Alpena, died on Monday, May 30, 2022, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Shea, a daughter Anita Provencher, a son, Mark (Janet) Shea, four grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Provencher, Courtney (David) Wells, Danielle (Alex) Quenon, and Torey (Jeremy) Shea- Soblo, and four great grandchildren, Ada Quenon, Presley Provencher, Leo Quenon, and Brooklyn Krol. Enola...
Margaret Mary Alexander
May 25, 2022
Margaret mary Alexander, 92, of Bolton, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2022.
Margaret ws born in Alpena, MI. on August 13, 1929 to the late Henry and Florence (Smigelski) Donajkowski. When Margaret was 4 years old her family moved to Bolton where they owned and operated Donajkowski’s General Store. Margaret helped operate the store and helped raise...
Patrick Harry Mcdonald
May 25, 2022
Patrick Harry McDonald, 87, of Ossineke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home. He was a kind and caring man whom will be dearly missed. Patrick was born on Feb. 11, 1935 to the late Harry and Dolores (Troy) McDonald in Alpena, Michigan.
On May 1, 1954 Patrick married the love of his life Rita Goodrich...
Steven Douglas Attwell
May 20, 2022
Steven Douglas Attwell, lifelong native of Alpena, Michigan, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena at the age of 70. Steve was preceded in death by his mother Shelly and his father Chuck. Steve is survived by his loving wife Susan, his sister Shelly (Wayne), his two sons Chuck (Amy) and Patrick (McKenzie), two step children,...
Gloria Joy Moore
May 17, 2022
Gloria Joy Moore, of Lachine, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena.
Gloria was born July 12, 1949, to Elwood and Sylvia Seaman in Melbourne, Australia, where her father was a lieutenant in the marines during World War 2. He moved his family of five to Clarkston, Michigan in late 1950s. Gloria graduated as a legendary...
Sally Jean Shupert
May 7, 2022
Sally J. Shupert, 86, of Alpena, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center.
Sally was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 28, 1936 to the late Mark and Genevieve (LaCross) Kendziorski. After high school, her love for God led her to enter the convent at Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City, Michigan. Later her life transitioned into...
Cathy Ann Bourdage
May 2, 2022
Cathy Ann Bourdage, 66, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. She was a loving, kind, compassionate, and selfless woman who was a joy to be around and will be missed by many. Cathy was born on June 20, 1955 to the late Romeo and Delphine (MacFalda) Bourdage in Alpena. Cathy enjoyed...
Raymond George Jakiel
Apr 27, 2022
Raymond George Jakiel, 88, of Alpena, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Medilodge of Greenview. He was a gentle, kind, compassionate husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Ray was born on April 23, 1934 to the late Walter and Mary (Lasek) Jakiel in Posen. Growing up on the family farm, Ray learned...
William Richard Schmanski
Apr 22, 2022
William Richard Schmanski, 80, of Alpena passed away Friday, April 22, in Mio, Michigan traveling home from his winter reprieve in Florida. Bill was born January 15, 1942 in Alpena to the late Frank and Theresa (Przybylla) Schmanski. He was the youngest of seven children. He served in the United States Army, and fulfilled a tour of duty in Korea....
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