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Peter Roznowski

ROZNOWSKI, Peter, 61, of Alpena, died on Feb. 6, 2023, at MediLodge of Alpena. He is survived by siblings, Jane Aubrey, Steven, Diane (Steve) Gusler, Karen Roznowski, sister-in-law, Barbara Roznowski, and brother-in-law, David Dey. Peter didn’t have any children and so he enjoyed spending time with and keeping tabs on his nieces and nephew: Kendra (Tony), Ashleigh, Brit (Jevin), Cassandra, Todd (Leah), Kristi (Drew) and Brooke (Stefan), as well as several great-nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends for memorial visitation at Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home on Saturday, ...

Joyce Mary Dingeldein

DINGELDEIN, Joyce Mary, 92, of Mikado, Michigan, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Joyce is survived by her children, Dara (Rod) Indish, Dale (Kathy), Denise (Robert) Bateman, Douglas (Cheryl Buczek), and Donald (Dr. Jennifer); sister, Faye (Carl Larson) Frayer; sister-in-law, Alberta Michaud; grandchildren, David (Melissa), Theresa (Timothy), Lisa (Douglas), Krystal (Douglas), James (Tirena), Gerald (Mandi), Jonathan, Nathan (Lydia), William Gage (Dr. Stephanie), and Noelle; several great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; and her longtime, faithful ...

EMMA LOU ELKIE

Emma Lou Elkie, 86, of Hillman passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at home. Emma Lou Ferguson was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Hillman to the late Ralph and Emily (Sumerix) Ferguson. In April 1999, she married James Elkie. Emma was a member of Hillman United Methodist Church and enjoyed baking, crocheting, and knitting. Surviving are her husband, James; two sons, Randy (Kelley) McKay, Tim (Sarah) McKay; step children, Sheryl (Glenn) Pokorzynski, Steve (Kim) Elkie; nine grandchildren, Ryann (Geoff) Cook, Rachel McKay, Sean (Jaimee) McKay, Kyle McKay, Scott (Ami) Elkie, Joshua (Amanda) ...

THERESA JOSEPHINE HEINZEL

Theresa Josephine Heinzel age 97 of Grand Lake passed away at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born in Rogers City on July 30, 1925 to Frank and Jennie (Woida) Rygwelski. Theresa is survived by five children, Gerald (Theresa) Heinzel of Rogers City, George (Sierra) Heinzel of Grand Lake, Gregory (Dawn) Heinzel of Rogers City, Louellen (Phillip) Jozwiak of Rogers City and Karen (Gordon) Altman of Gaylord; 12 grandchildren, Maria (Brady) Petersen, Jene’ St. Amour, Alexander (Morgan Hall) Jozwiak, Michele (Colin) Green, Lindsay (Charles) Cotton, Scott (Lauren) Heinzel, Christine ...

ANDREW JOSEPH KOLSON

Andrew Joseph Kolson, 92, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Turning Brook. Andrew was born in Detroit on Sept. 11, 1930, to the late Andrew and Helen (Jedrzejczek) Kolson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On Aug. 25, 1956, he married Elizabeth St. Onge. She preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2011. Andy worked at Fletcher Paper Mill until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of All Saints Parish, Alpena Elks, and Alpena Boosters Club. He will be remembered the most for being a very devoted husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are two ...

TERRY LEE QUICK

Terry Lee Quick passed away May 4, 2023, at the age of 73 in his Ossineke home, with his loving family by his side. Born in Bay City, Michigan, Terry was the son of the late George Quick and Audrey Grove. He met the love of his life, Diane Kindt in Alpena while working at the Grove. The two spent the next 37 years together raising their family and enjoying life. Terry and Diane have spent the last 9 years raising their grandson Kyle, who will always be Terry’s “little buddy” and biggest fan. Terry spent his early years working on potato farms in Kawkawlin, MI before ...