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Steven Douglas Attwell

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Connie Marie Wieschowski

Connie Marie Wieschowski

Apr 17, 2022

Constance “Connie” Wieschowski, age 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home. Connie was born on June 10, 1938 to the late Ray and Irma (Rockey) Skiba, in Alpena. She married Robert Wieschowski on January 10, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

After graduating, Connie worked as a telephone operator at GTE and retired...

Jean Irene Lancewicz

Jean Irene Lancewicz

Apr 16, 2022

Jean Irene Lancewicz, age 77, of Alpena Michigan, passed away April 16, 2022 in the town of Hillman Michigan.  Prior to opening Golden Girls, her adult care foster living facility, she ran an early childhood daycare out of her home.   She was an avid bowler, playing in numerous leagues with her mother Arlene, in which she successfully bowled a perfect...

Debra Gravier

Debra Gravier

Apr 2, 2022

Debra Gravier, 48, of Alpena, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Munson Medical Center Traverse City. She is survived by her significant other Michael Trahan-Grabiel, her mother, Mary Gravier, and sister, Tanya (Leonard) Heinrich. Debra has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with final expenses...

Margaret 'Annie' Bettis

Margaret 'Annie' Bettis

Mar 23, 2022

Margaret "Annie" Bettis, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Besser Senior Living Community. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend and will be dearly missed.

Annie was born to the late Jesse and Katherine (Cameron) Legate in Wingo, Kentucky. On Aug. 12, 1949 she married the love of...

Patricia L. Orban

Patricia L. Orban

Mar 18, 2022

Patricia L. Orban, 86, of Alpena passed away March 18, 2022 at Medilodge of Greenview.  Patricia was born on October 18, 1935 to John and Flossie (Johnson) Byers in Alpena.  She married William "Bill" Orban on November 27, 1952 in Alpena and they spent 52 years together before Bill passed away on June 2, 2004.  Patricia worked for 26 years...

Michael 'Mickey' Beaubien

Michael 'Mickey' Beaubien

Mar 16, 2022

Michael "Mickey" Beaubien, 73, of Alpena passed away peacefully March 16, 2022 at Medilodge.  Mickey was born September 21, 1948 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Nelson and Ruth (Abend) Beaubien.  He resided at Blue Horizon Care Home and enjoyed his friends and the staff there.  He worked at NEMROC.  Michael was a good hearted and loving person.

     Surviving are...

Orest Talus Helash

Orest Talus Helash

Mar 8, 2022

  Orest T. Helash, 89, of Alpena passed away March 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Canada on July 13, 1932.  He married Janet Heiller (Dehn) who survives him.  Also surviving are his two children;  Amber (Paul) Nolan of Alpena and Missy (Ken) Buchanan of California, and eleven grandchildren; Kegon A. Dehn, Ashley L. Dehn,...

Larry S. Dean

Larry S. Dean

Mar 5, 2022

Larry Steven Dean, 79, of Alpena, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family after a 4 year battle with cancer. Larry was born on January 24, 1943 in Alpena to the late Walter and Olga (Meggert) Dean. Larry graduated from Alpena High School in 1961. He served in the United States Army and National...

Judith G. Andor

Judith G. Andor

Feb 15, 2022

     Judith G. Andor passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Bravera Health in Brooksville, Florida just ten days after her 80th birthday.  Judy was born in Alpena, Michigan to the late Waldo and Bernice (Marcotte) King.  She married Robert (Bob) Andor on October 22, 1960 at St. Augustine Church in Hillman.  Together Judy and Bob enjoyed 61 years...

Harry Stanley Tolzdorf

Harry Stanley Tolzdorf

Feb 14, 2022

     Harry Stanley Tolzdorf, 98, of Alpena passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 in Petoskey.  Harry was born on August 22, 1923 in Alpena to the late Stanley and Estella (Gutkowski) Tolzdorf. 

    Harry was a veteran of the US Navy, served in WW II on the USS Owen as a boilermaker, fireman, and water tender. He married Phyllis...

Joanne 'Joan' Allene Reprogal

Joanne 'Joan' Allene Reprogal

Feb 13, 2022

Joanne "Joan" Allene Reprogal, 90, of Alpena passed away February 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Joanne was born on September 29, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Floyd and Myrtle (Miller) Wilson. She married Leslie "Cliff" Reprogal on October 8, 1950 in Austin, Texas and together they enjoyed  65 years of marriage before he preceded her...

Clarence 'Jake' Allen, Jr.

Clarence 'Jake' Allen, Jr.

Feb 12, 2022

Clarence "Jake" Allen Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home February 12, 2022,  surrounded by his family.

Jake was born January 24, 1940 to the late Clarence J. "Drop" and Bessie (Anderson) Allen.  He married Laurie Powell on November 12, 1966 in Alpena.  Jake worked at Alpena Printing Studio, the Werth Texaco Gas Station and Fletcher Paper Company in the...

Patricia Ann Keleman

Patricia Ann Keleman

Feb 9, 2022

Patricia A. Keleman, 71, of Alpena, passed away February 9, 2022 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan surrounded by loved ones.

Patricia was born February 15, 1950 to the late Michael and Gertrude (Sanders) Keleman in Detroit, Michigan.  She was a homemaker in Alpena and enjoyed bingo and gambling.

Patricia leaves behind her two children: Shelly (Ron) Adamski...

David Lance Parris

David Lance Parris

Jan 18, 2022

David L. Parris, 54, of Alpena passed away January 18, 2022 at Medilodge in Rogers City.  David was born to Neil and Elaine (Jacobs) Parris on February 23, 1967 in Big Spring, Texas. 

He graduated from Alpena High School and was a self employed wood worker until he became disabled.  David loved dogs and music.  He could play the drums,...

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