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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,...

Susan M. Weinkauf

Susan M. Weinkauf

Jan 9, 2022

Susan M. Weinkauf, 71, of Alpena passed away January 9, 2022.  Susan was born to the late Archie and Violette (Szejbach) Lewandowski on February 2, 1950. 

After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1968, Susan pursued an Associate’s Degree from Alpena Community College and went on to Western Michigan University, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in French.  She married Walter...

Mary Jane Greka

Mary Jane Greka

Dec 21, 2021

     Mary Jane Greka, 86, of Alpena passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center- Alpena on December 21, 2021. 

     Mary Jane was born May 10, 1935 in Rogers City to the late Joseph and Catherine (Smith) Kelly.  She married Chester H. Greka on August 29, 1953 at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City. They shared 53 years together before...

Donald 'Don' J. Wisniewski

Donald 'Don' J. Wisniewski

Dec 19, 2021

Donald J. Wisniewski, age 81, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Besser Senior Living Community. Donald was born on May 18, 1940 to the late Casimer and Stephanie (Domiencki) Wisniewski in Alpena. Don graduated from Catholic Central High School and later Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in education.  He married Mary Kathleen '...

Theresa Cramb

Theresa Cramb

Dec 19, 2021

    Theresa Ann Cramb, 79, of Alpena was able to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, face to face, Sunday night, December 19, 2021.  Theresa Ann Cramb was born October 1, 1942 in Alpena, Michigan to Howard and Theresa Spigelmyre.  She worked as a bus driver for Fraser Public Schools in Fraser, MI and later for Alpena Public...

Virginia Suszek

Virginia Suszek

Dec 19, 2021

Virginia Suszek, age 78, of Posen, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 19, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. In her truest nature she was brave, strong, sweet, and kind until the end. Virginia was born on November 19, 1943 to August and Julia (Skowron) Kapala on her family’s farm in Maple Ridge Twp. She...

Carol Sue Kraft

Carol Sue Kraft

Dec 17, 2021

Carol Sue Kraft age 84, of Alpena, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 17, 2021, at My Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. 

            On June 2, 1937, Carol was born to the late William and Martha (Stroh) Hild in St. Louis, MO.  She married Clarence T. Kraft on June 27, 1957, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic...

Emma Bradley

Emma Bradley

Dec 16, 2021

Emma L. Bradley, 87, of Lachine, passed away December 16, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born in Verge, Kentucky to Silas and Estelle (Wade) Tackett on February 5, 1935.  She married Thomas Bradley on March 5, 1954 in Clintwood, Virginia and together they spent 49 years as partners and parents to five children before he preceded...

Patrick Michael Malaney

Patrick Michael Malaney

Dec 14, 2021

Patrick Michael Malaney, 54, passed away December 14, 2021 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, surrounded by his family after a fierce three week battle with COVID.

Pat is survived by his beloved mother, Kay, his fiancée, Delynn Burns, his sons; CJ (Jeanette LaFleche) Malaney, Michael (Nicole) Malaney and Austin (fiancée Abby Dault) Malaney.  Pat also leaves behind three beautiful...

Paulette Marie Cieciorka

Paulette Marie Cieciorka

Dec 13, 2021

Paulette Marie Cieciorka, 77, of Alpena, Michigan passed away on December 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Paulette will be remembered for her unconditional love, selfless generosity, beautiful mind, and fierce determination. Paulette spent her early years in Marquette, Michigan prior to settling in Alpena; she dedicated 30 years of her life as a CRNA at Alpena General Hospital....

Betty Jane Sytek

Betty Jane Sytek

Dec 11, 2021

Betty Jane Sytek, 83, of Alpena, MI passed away December 11, 2021 at MyMidMichigan Health Center in Alpena surrounded by her family.

     Betty was born September 2, 1938 in Alpena to the late Joseph and Bernice (Wisniewski) Pilarski. As a family, they owned and operated Pilarski Grocery in Posen.  Betty married Norman Sytek on April 23, 1960 at...

Irene Rose Shiemke

Irene Rose Shiemke

Dec 10, 2021

Irene Rose Shiemke, 97, of Ossineke, MI passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at her daughter Sharon's home where she has resided for the past three and a half years.

     Irene Rose Brousseau was born May 3, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the late Leo and Rosanna (LaPlante) Brousseau.  Shortly after her birth she came to the family farm...

Mary J. Landre

Mary J. Landre

Dec 3, 2021

Mary J. Landre, 83, of Alpena passed away December 3, 2021 at Medilodge of Greenview in Alpena.

Mary was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Cyril and Dorothy (Johnston) Williams on October 16, 1938. She married James Landre on April 23, 1960 in Alpena.  He preceded her in death on November 2, 1993.

Mary is survived by her children Cheryl (Mark)...

Bernadette V. Paquette

Bernadette V. Paquette

Dec 3, 2021

Bernadette Veronica Paquette, 87, passed away on December 3, 2021 at Precious Days AFC in Alpena, Michigan.  She was born on August 6, 1934 to Philip and Martha Ruczynski.  

Bernadette is survived by her three children, Dan Paquette, Cindy (Gene) Griffing, and Philip (Stephanie) Paquette along with her five grandchildren, Robert (Holly) Paquette, Garrett Paquette, Patrick Paquette, Micah Griffing,...

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