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Marilyn Joyce Kautz, 76, of Hubbard Lake passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home. Marilyn Joyce Leschinger was born on February 21, 1944 in Alpena to the late Albert and Harriet (Kauer) Leschinger. On October 28, 1961, she married Ron Kautz. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2007. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Marilyn loved baking bread, gardening, and hunting. Surviving are her three children, Beckie Dault, Renae (Pat) Souva, Ryan...

Terry Lee Fisher, 66, of Alpena passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at home. Terry was born on December 30, 1953 in Alpena to the late Howard and Joan (Snyder) Fisher. He retired from American Maritime. Terry enjoyed spending time with family and enjoyed playing golf, traveling, gardening,  hosting family gatherings, and his dog, Reese. Surviving are his four children, Brach Fisher, Garrett Bre-Anna Fisher, Macey (Joshua) Pumfrey, Spenser Fisher; 3 grandchildren, Emmett, Elliott,...

Meagan Erin Soik “Maggie”, 21, was taken from us Thursday, October 15, 2020.   Maggie was born April 7, 1999 in Dearborn, Michigan.  She is leaving behind her mom and dad Kristen and John Krawczak, her 2 brothers Evan and Jack Krawczak, a sister Kim Kimble, her father Anthony Daniel Soik IV and wife Nancy, grandparents Kat O’Connell and Rick Deeley, best friends Alicia and Nick Woods, her cousin Riley Lipka, who was truly like a sister, many cousins,...

Donita Beth Nugent, 82, of Alpena passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland. Donita was born on August 25, 1938, in Alpena to the late Glen and Ada (Lewis) Nugent. Donita loved country line dancing and enjoyed working in her yard and visiting with her grandchildren. Surviving are her three daughters, Gayle Lynn (James Deedler) St. Onge, Patricia (John) St. Onge-Piper, Laurie St. Onge; 10 granchildren, Renae (Erik) Foisy, Rhianna Richardson, Kenneth...

Rodney Carl Hompstead, 76, of Alpena passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Medilodge of Hillman. Rodney was born on December 9, 1943 in Alpena to the late Carl and Leanore (Johnson) Hompstead. He served in the United States Army and was employed for many years at Lafarge. On July 3, 1992, he married Janet Miller. Rodney enjoyed family get togethers, camping trips, working around in his garage, watching old Westerns; and all sports games and Nascar races. Surviving are his loving wife,...

Debbie Lynn Reno, 56, of Alpena passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home.Debbie Lynn Pearson was born in Detroit on May 7, 1964 to the late Jack and Geraldine (LaFrance) Pearson and married Frank Reno, Jr. on October 18, 1997.Surviving are her husband, Frank; sister, Patricia (Joe) Anderson; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Mike Pearson and Jack Pearson.Memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Bannan Funeral...

Robert Joseph Perkins, 74, of Alpena died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Jacki; two children, Kelli Perkins, James (Nicholl) Perkins; 4 grandchildren, Jakob, Gabriel, Lauren, Noah; brother, Gerald (Gracie) Perkins; and sister, Patricia (Steve) Gore. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Mildred Josephine “Jo” Glover, 66, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at home. Mildred Josephine Goines was born on April 27, 1954 in Detroit to the late Charles and Frances (Duckett) Goines. Surviving are her two daughters, Karen Suszek, Vicki Pierce; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Charles (Sue) Goines; two sisters, Linda (Ricky) Stewart, Alice Frost; and many nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Louis...

Carl Joseph “Firecracker” Donajkowski, 77, of Alpena passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Sally’s Care Home. Carl was born on July 4, 1943 in Alpena to the late David and Monica (Shalla) Donajkowski. On August 26, 1967, he married Sandra Barton. He served in the United States Army. Carl worked at Abitibi, retiring in 1998. He was a life member of Alpena V.F.W. Post 2496, the NRA, Alpena Sportsman’s Club, and founding member of Alpena Snowmobile Club. Carl...

Nancy Waligora, born in Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1935 to the late John and Leaetta Knoblauch, passed away peacefully at Turning Brook Assisted Living Center in Alpena, Michigan on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She married Thomas E. Waligora on October 22, 1955. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2000. Nancy was also preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mary Frances Hoefel, and Geraldine Meldrum. Nancy and Tom moved from Farmington MI to Alpena County in 1968 with their...