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Obituaries

GARY JOHN HARTMAN

Gary John Hartman, 85, of Alpena passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at MediLodge of Alpena. Gary was born in Alpena on Aug. 21, 1936, to the late Ernest and June (Sanborn) Hartman. He married Mary Ellen Henry on July 11, 1959. He was a four-year veteran of the United States Navy, serving on ...

DOROTHY MARTIN

Dorothy Martin, 81, of Alpena passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Dorothy Luft was born March 11, 1941, in Lenawee County, Michigan. She enjoyed crocheting, farming, gardening, and flowers. Surviving are her two children, Brenda (Kevin) Struzik, Randy ...

WAYNE ALFRED PAKE

Wayne Alfred Pake passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2022, at the age of 80. Wayne was born on Nov. 11, 1941, in Alpena to the late George R. and Linda R. (Kirschner) Pake. On Oct. 22, 1971, he married Holly Keiser. He worked for the cement companies (Huron Cement, National Gypsum and ...

COLLEEN GAIL ‘CLEO’ SMOLINSKI

Colleen Gail ‘Cleo’ Smolinski, 67, of Posen passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 with her family by her side at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena from COVID. A memorial service will be held on July 16 at 9690 County Road 441 in Metz. It starts at 2 p.m. with dinner to follow at 5 p.m. For ...

Robert L. Bugg

BUGG, Robert L., 87, of Harrisville, died on June 20, 2022. He was at home with family. Mr. Bugg is survived by his wife, Margaret; his two children, Raymond (Susan) of Harbor Beach and Nancy (Brian) of Grosse Pointe Farms; a sister-in-law Cheryl Bugg (David); many beloved nieces and nephews; ...

Joseph Curmi

CURMI, Joseph, 71, of Barton City, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. Joe is survived by his wife, Karen, two children, Paul and Filomena Curmi, two stepchildren, Steven and David Newhouse, one grandchild, his sister, Carmenline (Joe) Saliba, as well as many nieces and nephews and ...