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Obituaries

JOAN MARIE SKIBA

Feb. 11, 1964 - Dec. 30, 2024 Joan “Joanie” Marie Skiba, 60, of Alpena, passed away Dec. 30, 2024, with her husband and son at her side. Born in Alpena on Feb. 11, 1964, Joanie was the cherished daughter of Donald and Esther Leaym, who preceded her in death, as did her ...

JOSEPH ARTHUR CONNON

May 22, 1955 - Dec. 28, 2024 Joseph Arthur Connon, 69, of Alpena, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at his home. Joseph was born in Alpena on May 22, 1955, to the late William and Alice (Moleski) Connon. He was a member of All Saints Parish, enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, ...

MALCOLM OSWALT

Aug. 12, 1943 - Dec. 27, 2024 Malcolm F. Oswalt, age 81, of Presque Isle, passed away at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena on Dec. 27, 2024. He was born in Pontiac on Aug. 12, 1943, to Malcolm and Adelisca Oswalt. Mal graduated from Pontiac Northern High School in 1960. He attended ...

DONALD GEORGE WITT

May 15, 1938 - Dec. 28, 2024 Don George Witt, 86, went to Heaven early in the morning of Dec. 28, 2024, at Turning Brook of Alpena. Don was born on May 15, 1938, in Alpena, to Herman and Ella (Werner) Witt. He was preceded in death by five of his siblings: Martin Witt, Margaret Zitlaw, ...

RITA STELLA COOK

April 10, 1929 - Dec. 26, 2024 Rita Stella Cook, 95, passed away on Dec. 26, 2024, at Besser Senior Living Community where she resided for the past year. Rita was born April 10, 1929, to the late Leo and Gertrude (Stoinski) Tadajewski. She was a lifetime resident of Alpena and graduate of ...

STEVEN M. GAPSKE

Dec. 27, 2024 Steven M. Gapske, 61, of Alpena passed away Dec. 27, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He is survived by his wife Debra, his children, Josh Lutey, who preceded him in death, Jesse (Val) Stoddard, Laura Gapske, Kara (Gerald) McDaniel, and Ryan (Lindsey) Gapske. ...