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Richard Witkowski

Richard Herman Witkowski age 90 of Rogers City died Oct. 13, 2025 at Grayling Nursing and Rehab Community. He was born in Rogers City on Sept. 14, 1935 to Frank and Josephine (Hincka) Witkowski. Richie enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to the casino, and Tiger Baseball. He is survived by a ...

Frederick Hammermeister

Frederick L. Hammermeister, 78, of Alpena died peacefully at home on Oct. 10, 2025. Born on April 12, 1947, in Alpena to Adolph and Florence (Larson) Hammermeister, Fred's life was a testament to the values of love, dedication, and hard work. After graduating from J.W. Sexton High School in ...

Amanda Copping

Amanda "Mandi" Copping, 50, of Alpena, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. She was born in Alpena on April 19, 1975, to Lloyd and Linda (Hamill) Woytaszek. She was a member and student of Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated with the Alpena High School Class of 1993. She was known for ...

Henry Bloom

Henry A. Bloom, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 85. Born on July 8, 1940, in Hillman, he was the son of the late Henry and Natalie (Lobert) Bloom. After enlisting in the Army straight out of high school, Henry ...

Patty Wenzel

Patty Jo Wenzel age 76 of Rogers City died peacefully at home on Oct. 10, 2025 with family around her. She was born in Alpena on Nov. 12, 1948. Patty graduated from Alpena High School in 1966. On June 10, 1983 she married Richard Wenzel in Alpena. She is survived by her husband, Richard; ...

Kenneth Wieten

Kenneth Duane Wieten, 91, of Ossineke, Michigan, died peacefully Oct. 8, 2025 surrounded by loving family. Ken was born in Grand Rapids to Henry and Theresa (Seif) Wieten. He graduated from Grand Rapids Creston High School, Class of 1952. Shortly after, he proudly served in the United States ...