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Casimir Joseph ‘Cash’ KRAJNIK

KRAJNIK, Casimir Joseph ‘Cash’, 84, of Moltke Township, died at home on Feb. 11, 2023. Cash is survived by his wife, Ann; seven children, Lisa (Bruce) Bal of Hopedale, Massachusetts, Michael (Melissa) of Oscoda, Douglas (Carol) of Traverse City, Nicole Krajnik of Alpena, Steven (Kaitlin) of Kalamazoo, James of Rogers City, and Amanda (Trevor) Tuck of Rogers City; eight grandchildren, Katie (Robert), Janine (Gentry), Jensen (Brittney), Journey Krajnik, Noah, Luke; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Stanley of Rogers City. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on ...

RACHEL J. KOWALSKY

Rachel J. Kowalsky, 94, of Alpena was called to her heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Rachel was born Jan. 12, 1929, in Canton, Ohio to the late Herbert and Winifred (Schroeder) Miller. On Aug. 30, 1952, she married her helpmate, Dexter Kowalsky. Rachel was someone who was always eager to help others which led her to her passion as a teacher. She started teaching down state in the mid 50’s and continued as she made her way up north teaching at Thunder Bay Junior High School and later at Ella White Elementary before retiring in the 90’s. She received her bachelor’s degree ...

SANDRA LYNN KRUEGER

Sandra Lynn Krueger, 67, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Sandy was born Oct. 19, 1955 in Alpena to the late Robert and Esther (Koss) Meno. On June 2, 1984, she married Dennis Krueger at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Sandy had a big heart, always volunteering her time and talents wherever needed. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds including basket weaving, knitting, crocheting, and rock painting. She also enjoyed her women’s bible study, the birthday group, playing various games, trips to the thrift stores, and loved her popcorn. Her greatest joy ...

SUZANNE E. LAWSON

Suzanne E. Lawson, of Ossineke, passed away in the presence of family on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the age of 86. Suzanne was born on March 23, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, to Carl and Elsie (Cowdrey) Riedeman. She was a graduate of Waite High School and the University of Toledo. Marrying Howard R. Lawson of Dowagiac, Michigan, in 1959, she spent the next thirty-nine years of her life as a public school teacher in southern Michigan — mostly in Lansing — though she always spent much of every year at the family home on the shores of Lake Huron in Sanborn Township, until her full-time residence ...

ROBERT DALE ROUSSEAU

Robert Dale Rousseau, 88, of Alma formerly from Alpena, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Robert was born on Nov. 19, 1934, to the late Dale and Lorraine (Snider) Rousseau. He graduated Alpena Senior High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation he married a high school classmate, Jane Stevens, the two of them raised four sons and a daughter. Robert was employed at General Motors for 42 years as a Tool and Dye Maker and Supervisor. He was a man of faith, a long-time servant and lay reader at Trinity Episcopal Church in Flushing, Michigan and a past master of the Fellowship Lodge ...

PETER THOMAS ROZNOWSKI

Peter Thomas Roznowski, 61, passed away on Feb. 6, 2023 at MediLodge of Alpena after an extended illness. Peter was born on Feb. 6, 1962 in Alpena to Kenneth and Leila (Habermehl) Roznowski. He was raised in Alpena and graduated in 1980 from Alpena High School. While attending Alpena High, he played football and hockey. As the Wildcats’ goalie, Peter excelled at shutting out opponents and was the subject of many Alpena News sports articles. His dedication and hard work for his team earned him the Most Valuable Player award for the 1978-79 season from his coach, Tony Byers. It ...