Alpena

Barbara Diamond Barbara Ann Diamond, 92, of Alpena passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her home. Barbara Ann Oliver was born March 23, 1926 in Alpena to the late Merville and Gladys (Bloom) Oliver. On December 7, 1950 she married Clair Diamond. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2013. She worked as

Kenneth MacKinnon Kenneth L. MacKinnon, 83, of Alpena passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at Medilodge – Alpena, following an extended illness. Ken was born November 26, 1934, in Spruce to the late Dan and Rose (Sims) MacKinnon.  On August 24, 1957, he married Elaine Wilson at St. Anne Catholic Church in Alpena. Ken was

Kimberly Michalski Kimberly Ann Marie Cecilia “Badddd” Michalski, 63, Alpena passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her home. Kimberly was born in Saginaw on November 28, 1954 to Robert and Eva (Pomerville) Horn.  She enjoyed doing crafts, baking, cooking, entertaining and thrift store shopping. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; 2 children, Jason and Hollie

Linda DeRosia Linda Marie DeRosia, 64, of Hillman passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda Marie Richiert was born in Detroit on February 12, 1954 to the late Marvin and Dorothy (Klein) Richiert.  She worked for the Alpena News as a rural carrier for many years.  Linda

Dolores Misel Dolores Mary Misel, 89, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Medilodge of Alpena. Dolores Mary Kujawa was born May 22, 1929, in Alpena to the late Mitchell and Angela (Modrzynski) Kujawa. On February 7, 1952, she married Lionel Misel. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1992. Dolores worked

Phillip Conger Phillip Edward Conger, 75, of Alpena passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Alpena. Surviving are his wife, Theresa; four children, Paul (Kristin) Conger, Rebecca Conger, Jennifer (Randy) Dziuba, Steven Conger; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, September 16, at the Black

Jeffrey Sommerfeld Jeffrey “Shorty” David Sommerfeld, 59, of Alpena passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Jeffrey was born July 25, 1959 in Alpena to Myles and Jane (Reed) Sommerfeld. Jeff served in the United States Navy from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1983.  He worked as a millwright.

Eva Chrzan Eva Mae Chrzan, 85, of Alpena passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Sally’s Care Home. Eva Mae Grzeskowiak was born in Alpena on April 23, 1933 to the late John and Eva (Sylvester) Grzeskowiak and married Adolph Chrzan on November 6, 1954.  He preceded her in death on February 29, 2016.  She

Chester Frederick Chester Enid Frederick, 98, died on September 1, 2018. She was born on May 15, 1920 to Chester Edward Farrier and Elizabeth (Tibbie) Ellen Rea, in Alpena, MI. She was born two months after her father died of the Spanish Flu so her mother named her Chester in his memory. This was a

Sonja Dahl Sonja Ann Dahl, 86, of Alpena passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at Touch of Country Care Home. Sonja Ann Anderson was born in Detroit on March 23, 1923, to the late Sam and Alma (Christopherson) Anderson and graduated from Michigan State University.  She married E. Gordon Dahl on December 10, 1955 at

Arthur Kowalski Arthur Kowalski, 96, formerly Posen passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Medilodge in Hillman. Arthur was born August 1, 1922 in Alpena to the late Herman and Martha (Schmoldt) Kowalsky.  Art served in the United States Army during WWII as a surgical technician in the European Theater.  He loved the outdoors, farming,

Michael Morris Michael Norbert Morris, 77, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home. Michael was born in Goodrich, MI on February 20, 1941 to the late Theodore and Charlotte (Poli) Morris.  He served in the United States Marine Corps until his honorable discharge and married Diana Adams on May 13, 1961.

Dorothy Kowalski Dorothy Elice Kowalski, 82, of Alpena passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Dorothy Bruski was born November 11, 1935 in Posen to the late Frank and Cecelia (Buza) Bruski. On August 3, 1957, she married C. Robert Kowalski. Dorothy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Rosary Group #1. She enjoyed

Elaine Beckeney Elaine Marie Beckeney, 93, of Alpena closed her eyes for the last time August 31, 2018, at Medilodge of Alpena. Elaine was born to Elmer and Eleanore (nee Schwarz) Hintz on December 27, 1924 in Detroit. She graduated from East Detroit High School in 1943. Like many young women at the beginning of

Kathleen Krzisnik Kathleen Sue Krzisnik, 60, of Hillman passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Kathleen Lubera was born September 26, 1957, in Detroit to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Kietzman) Lubera. On October 8, 1996, she married Thomas Krzisnik. Kathleen worked as a product analyst, retiring from Ford Motor in 2009. Surviving are her husband,

Barbara Suszek Barbara Ann Suszek, 71, of Alpena passed away peacefully while at her home in Ossineke on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Barbara Baker was born on December 23, 1946 in Alpena to the late John J. and Thelma (Black) Baker. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Gene Suszek. Barb worked as

Fern Ernest Fern Lucille Ernest, 97, of Hubbard Lake passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Fern Lucille Fetterman was born March 25, 1921, in Elwood City, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Iva (Hartman) Fetterman. Fern moved to Trenton, Michigan in 1935. On September 6, 1941, she married Mark

Richard (Rick) Reed Richard (Rick) Reed, 63, of Greenbush, MI passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Rick was born on April 15, 1955 in Detroit and worked as a welder fabricator for most of his life.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything having to do with cars. Surviving are his daughter Amanda Reed and grandson

Lillian Buck Lillian Marjorie (Marge) Buck, 90, of Alpena, crossed that Rainbow Bridge, Friday, August 24, 2018 at home.   Marge was born in Hubbard Lake, MI on March 29, 1928 to Elmer E. and Lillian Margaret (Walton) Gerow on the family farm.  Marge was raised on the family farm where she developed her love of

Dale Olsen Dale William Olsen, 71, of Spruce passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at home. Surviving are his two daughters, Annette Songuad, Tamy (Robert) Bates; 7 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at New Life Christian Fellowship at 2 p.m. Arrangements have been handled

Larry Merritt Larry Robert Merritt, 74, of Alpena passed away surrounded by his loving family Friday, August 17, 2018 at Medilodge – Alpena. Larry was born in Alpena on December 14, 1943 to the late Robert and Eunice (Flynn) Merritt and married Pamela Huntley on June 24, 1972.  Larry served his county for 25 years in