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Marian Carrasco

CARRASCO, Marian, 75, of Alpena, died Dec. 13, 2022. Marian has been taken from McWilliams Funeral Home for cremation. There are no services planned at this time.

Joan Carol Youngblood

YOUNGBLOOD, Joan Carol, 81, of Lincoln, died at home on Nov. 30, 2022. Joan is survived by her husband Jim, four children, Diane (Kevin) Donlon of Englewood, Florida, Michael (Cheryl) Youngblood of Bloomington, Minnesota., Mark (Julie) of Livonia, Michigan, Lynn Marie Youngblood of Lincoln, Michigan, their adopted son, John (Chelsea) of York, Pennsylvania, three siblings, Douglas (Faye) Polkinghorne of Brighton, Michigan, and Cherie Schriedel of Sterling Heights, Michigan, and her half-sister, Joann Siekas, 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great ...

SANDRA LEE DONAJKOWSKI

Sandra was born on Aug. 23, 1946, to the late E. Jane and Harold Barton in Alpena. She was a graduate of Alpena High School. On Aug. 26, 1967, she was united in marriage with Carl J. Donajkowski. They spent 53 years together. Sandra worked at Lafarge Presque Isle for 39 years retiring in 2003. She was a member of St. John and St. Anne parish. She was a member of Zonta for 25 years and served time as president. Sandra was also a member of Alpena Sportsman’s Club. Sandra went on several trips with her husband Carl on their Harley throughout the U.S. including a trip to Alaska. They ...

GLEN THOMAS GIRARD

Glen Thomas Girard, 57, of Alpena passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Hurley Medical Center – Flint as the results of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Glen was born Oct. 22, 1965, in Alpena to the late Clarence and Audrey (LaCross) Girard. He served in the United States Army. He married Sally Smolinski on Sept. 22, 2018. Glen loved working with wood and small engines. Surviving are his wife, Sally; three children, Brian (Alessandra) Girard, Kyle Girard, Maryssa Girard; grandchild, Kacey; two stepchildren, Roseann (David) Wagner, Phillip (Jessica) Montie II; two ...

Jean Harriett Schleben

SCHLEBEN, Jean Harriett, 66, of Hawks, died Dec. 11, 2022 at MediLodge of Rogers City. Jean is survived by her son, Joseph (Carrie Tolan); granddaughter, Madelyn; and a sister, Judy Heise. A graveside service will take place in the spring at Bismarck Township Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

Kenneth Weiler

WEILER, Kenneth, 90, of Alpena, died at home Dec. 12, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church - Alpena with visiting hours from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Alpena News. Arrangements are in the care of McWilliams Funeral Home.