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MARK ALLAN KUZNICKI

Mark Allan Kuznicki, age 69, of Hawks passed away at home on July 25, 2022. He was born April 25, 1953 in Rogers City to Thomas and Mary (Kendjorski) Kuznicki. Mark was an accomplished carpenter. He was a member of the Huron Shores Barbershop Chorus, a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a hospice volunteer, a volunteer fireman in Millersburg, he volunteered at the “Rock” and he enjoyed singing in the church choir. Even in death he was committed to helping people with Lewy Body Dementia research. He is survived by his wife, Wendy; four sons, Joshua Kuznicki of ...

DAVID FLOYD PARKS

David Floyd Parks, 82, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, fun brother, and compassionate grandfather who will be dearly missed. David was born on July 28, 1939 to the late Thelma Roberts in Detroit, Michigan. David worked for many years at Uniflex Corporation as a Supervisor until his retirement. On April 24, 1965 David married the love of his life Judith Waelchli at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Detroit. There were many things that David enjoyed doing such as gardening, which he was very good at, watching and ...

Susan Marie Blake

BLAKE, Susan Marie, 87, of Rogers City, died peacefully April 7, 2022 at home. Her friends and family were nearby. She is survived by three children, Kathleen (Todd) Rose, Susann (Louis) Nordrum, and Robert; six grandchildren, Susanna (Jonas), Josephine, Christina, Jacqueline (Nicholas), Keith (Devon) and Blake; three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Sally J. Mulka, Michael Mulka, Beth (Tom) Tacia and Anthony (Mary) Mulka. Friends may visit at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 3rd from 9 a.m. through time of her memorial mass at 10 a.m. with Fr. Rolando Silva ...

Marybeth Charania

CHARANIA, Marybeth, 56, of Big Rapids, formerly of Alpena, died at home Monday, July 25, 2022, with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Kalvin, her four children, Stacy Charania, Sandi Miller, Samantha Charania, Kalvin Jr, three grandchildren, Ethan, Mason, Jase, and her sister, Syndi Macha. Family will receive friends at McWilliams Funeral Home on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Tyler Bischoff officiating. Inurnment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

KATHLEEN PFEIFFER

Kathleen Pfeiffer, 70, of Alpena passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at McLaren Northern Michigan. Kathy was born Dec. 31, 1951, in Detroit to the late Jacob and Florence (Korejsza) Pfeiffer. She was a one of a kind personality who enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards with her Euchre buddies. She also enjoyed crafts and her time spent working at the Besser Museum where she worked as an Educational Assistant and Researcher. Her faith always guided her in life and never feared death because of the certainty that she was going home to be with her Lord. She will be ...

Lucille Marie Price

PRICE, Lucille Marie, 90, of Maple Ridge Township, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2022. Mrs. Price is survived four children, Frank (Pam), Joanne (Dennis) Haughom, Steve (Lori) and Phil (Sheri); nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert; and one sister, Mary Ann Stockwell. Friends may visit at Cathro Baptist Church on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. through time of her memorial service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Frey officiating. Inurnment will take place at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may ...