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ROBERT JAMES DION

Nov. 6, 1964 - July 17, 2023 Robert James Dion, 58, of Alpena passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Robert was born Nov. 6, 1964, in Alpena to Philip and Sylvia (Sochacki) Dion. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years. Robert loved watching Michigan sports and hunting. Surviving are his four children, Sarah (Nathan) Worth, James Dion, Allison Dion, Samantha Eis; two grandchildren, Nicole, Sophia; four siblings, Gloria (Dave) Lupo, Trish (Pat) Cronk, Paul (Joan) Dion, Mary (Dave) Nofftz; many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in ...

REUBEN K. DONAJKOWSKI

March 23, 1968 - July 21, 2023 Reuben K. Donajkowski, 55, of Hubbard Lake passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023 of an apparent heart attack. Reuben was born in Alpena on March 23, 1968, to the late James and Barbara (Wikaryasz) Donajkowski. He enlisted and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Reuben worked as a rural mail carrier in the Hubbard Lake area for 20 years, while engaging in farming, delivering concrete steps and railing, and taking pride in creating decorative benches, paving stones and walkways. He also devoted many years to taking ...

CRAIG DAVID MINDYKOWSKI

June 12, 1963 - July 20, 2023 Craig David Mindykowski, 60, of Alpena passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home. Craig was born June 12, 1963, in Bay City, Michigan to the late Lawrence and Sharon (Styn) Mindykowski. He served in the United States Navy Seabee’s for 21 years, retiring in 2004. On July 30, 2004, he married Kelly Pashley. Craig enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, tinkering in his garage and yard and spending time with friends and family. Surviving are his wife, Kelly; six siblings, Jeff Mindykowski, Kurt (Wendy) Mindykowski, Tammy (Mark) Cabala, Clinton ...

SYLVESTER GERALD KRAJNIAK

Dec. 16, 1947 -July 21, 2023 Sylvester Gerald Krajniak, 75, of Alpena passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home. Sylvester was born Dec. 16, 1947, in Rogers City, Michigan to the late Henry and Margaret (Freske) Krajniak. He was a tile setter for 40 years, retiring in 2015. On Feb. 7, ...

EILEEN ANN ZABORNEY

Aug. 5, 1946 - July 21, 2023 Eileen Ann Zaborney age 76 of Posen passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2023. She was born Aug. 5, 1946 in Alpena to Harry and Alice (Woloszyk) Paull. Eileen enjoyed reading, going for car rides and spending time with her grandchildren, family and giving ...

Gerald Salvatore Marino

MARINO, Gerald Salvatore, 81, of Rogers Township, died at home on July 20, 2023. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.