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Thomas “Tommy” Grzendzicki

Thomas “Tommy” Grzendzicki, 88, of Alpena, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at MediLodge of GreenView, surrounded by his family. Tom was born January 5, 1938, in Alpena to the late Joseph and Rose (Wodkowski) Grzendzicki and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1956. He held ...

Rhonda Kay Reed

Rhonda Kay Reed, 71, of Rogers City passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Rhonda Kay Smith was born in Pontiac on October 19, 1955. She married John Reed on October 18, 1996. She enjoyed sewing and flower gardens. Surviving are her husband, ...

Charlie Freeman

Charlie Martin Freeman, 88, of Alpena died Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Hillman’s Haven following a courageous nine year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Charlie was born in Rogers City on Feb. 21, 1938, to the late Orrie and Lula (Welch) Freeman. He served in the United States Army and ...

Marion Kelley

Marion Mae Kelley, 83, stepped into eternity on Oct. 28, 2026. We take comfort in knowing she was welcomed into heaven by Jesus and is now holding hands once again with her husband, Ron. She was born on July 30, 1943, to Jerry and Frances Korinek in St. Clair Shores, MI and grew up there, ...

Rosemary Gordon

Rosemary T. Gordon, 82, of Alpena died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at her home. Rosemary Wolowiec was born in Detroit to the late Albin and Regina (Uraszwski) Wolowiec. On Feb. 28, 1975, she married Duncan Gordon. He preceded in death on Oct. 3, 2001. Rose worked for many years at the Chrysler ...

Eugene Freske

FRESKE, Eugene, age 93 of Posen died peacefully at WellBridge Assisted Living Center in Grand Blanc on Oct. 25, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.