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Obituaries

Marcelle Marie Levitt

Marcelle Marie Levitt, 67, of Alpena, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Medilodge – Alpena. Marcelle was born in Alpena on October 1, 1958, to the late Thomas and Berniece (Pritchett) Levitt. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and found joy in the simple ...

Ronald Strzelecki

Ron Strzelecki was promoted to angel on October 4, 2025. He was born August 21, 1968 to Benedict and Christine (Cook) Strzelecki. Ron graduated from Rogers City High School in 1987 and went on to Lake Superior University. Ron was co-owner of Benny’s Tire and Oil as well as Benny’s Maple ...

Clayton Chojnacki

It is with great sadness that Brady and Brooke Chojnacki announce the birth and death of their son, Clayton Arthur Chojnacki. He was resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus prior to his earthly arrival on October 2, 2025, at 3:56 p.m. Although his time on earth was short, he touched many lives, ...

Joyce Ross

Joyce Diane Ross, 91 of Gaylord, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at The Brook in Gaylord. Born in Alpena, Michigan on January 5, 1934, she was the daughter of James and Pearl (Gengerke) Copping. Joyce grew up in Alpena, graduating from Alpena High School in 1951. She briefly attended ...

Rhonda Jean Goeke

Rhonda Jean Goeke (Schuetz), 59, of Alpena, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI from complications with cancer. Rhonda was born on Sept. 22, 1964, to Carol and the late Herb Schuetz in Alpena. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran ...

Peter Slominski

Peter A. Slominski, 93, died peacefully at his Gaylord home on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Peter Alexander Slominski was born to the late Peter and Rose (Smigelski) Slominski on June 28, 1932, in Alpena. Peter is survived by his cherished wife, Patsy S. Millikan, whom he married on June 27, 1959. Also ...