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Local Rogers City, Michigan Obituaries

George E. Sanford

George E. Sanford

Mar 21, 2023

 

George Edward Sanford II, of Huron Beach, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, eager to reunite with his wife Carole, his one true love, who he has missed dearly since her passing.

He was a loving husband, Dad, Grampa, jack of all trades, and an extremely talented musician.  He will be sadly missed.

Music was a huge part...

Albert Schaudt

Albert Schaudt

Jan 24, 2023

 

               Albert C. Schaudt, 73 of Rogers City, passed away Tuesday morning January 24, 2023 at his home.

            The son of Elvin and Ella (Wolgast) Schaudt was born September 12, 1949 in Rogers City. Albert grew up on a dairy farm in Pulawski Township and graduated from Posen High School in 1967....

Janet Schalk

Janet Schalk

Jan 16, 2023

 

           Janet Schalk, 89, of Rogers Township passed away Monday morning January 16, 2023 at her home.

            The daughter of Reuben and Alice (Rudnick) Bruning was born on December 28, 1933 in Rogers Township.  She graduated from Rogers City High School in 1952.  On May 1, 1954 she married Marlin Schalk at St. John...

Mike W. Bruning

Mike W. Bruning

Jan 5, 2023

 

         

           

               Mike Bruning, 71 of Onaway passed away Thursday evening January 5, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.

            The son of Wayne and Rose (Purol) Bruning was born on July 24, 1951 in Rogers City.  He moved to the Westland area in 1964 . ...

Lorraine Miller

Lorraine Miller

Dec 9, 2022

 

            Lorraine Miller, 91, was embraced by her Lord and Savior December 9, 2022 at home in the midst of her loving family.

            Lorraine was born to George and Gertrude (Brenay) Marsh in Ocqueoc September 26, 1931.  Lorraine was married to her faithful partner Melvin J. Miller and they shared 69 years together.

            Her life was full,...

Nick Filipiak

Nick Filipiak

Jul 24, 2022

Nicholas (Nick) J. Filipiak, 77, of Rogers City, passed away Sunday July 24, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. The son of Victor and Anna (Dost) Filipiak was born February 3, 1945 in Rogers City and Attended Rogers City High School through 1963. He was drafted into the United States Army in November 1965 where he served in the 1st...

John R. Robarge

John R. Robarge

Jun 19, 2022

John R. Robarge, 78, formerly of Rogers City, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at his home in Detroit, MI. Surviving are 2 sisters Bonnie Derry of Rogers City, and Sandra McCall of Walled Lake, he was preceded in death by his mother Geneieve Wolgast, a brother Richard Robarge, and a sister Rita Makowski. Cremation arrangements are in care of...

Patrick E. VanAlstine

Patrick E. VanAlstine

May 6, 2022

Patrick Earl VanAlstine, 74, of Cheboygan passed away May 6, 2022 at McLaren Hospice House of Cheboygan, after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Earl and Catherine (Shall) VanAlstine was born on September 4, 1947 in Pontiac. He married Mary Ellen (Boughan) on November 4, 1966, and graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1967. In August of 1967...

Florence A. Tracy

Florence A. Tracy

Apr 26, 2022

Florence A. Tracy, age 98, passed away April 26, 2022 at her home in Mackinaw City. The daughter of Milford and Evelyn (Corrette) Spencer was born November 13, 1923 in Bay City, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert in 1998, and a grandson Aian Tracy in 2021. Surviving are three children Sharon (Robert) Lahaie...

Sandra Jean Wojtaszek

Sandra Jean Wojtaszek

Dec 26, 2021

Sandra Jean Wojtaszek, 83, of Rogers City, passed away December 26, 2021, due to COVID-19, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. She was born June 13, 1938 in Rogers City to the late Louis and Clara (Schalk) Ohlrich. Upon graduating from Rogers City High School in 1956, she took a position with Stoneport Corporation as an office assistant. Shortly thereafter,...

Patricia Starnes

Patricia Starnes

Nov 27, 2021

Patricia Starnes, 86, of Rogers City passed away Saturday morning November 27, 2021, at Medilodge of Rogers City. The daughter of James and Helen (Nault) Dillon was born in Detroit on November 10, 1935. She married Robert Starnes Jr. on June 5, 1954 in Detroit. They made their home in Novi until 1991 together they moved to Rogers City. Gardening...

Cathy A. Sorgenfrei

Cathy A. Sorgenfrei

Nov 2, 2021

Catherine A. Sorgenfrei, 82, of Moltke passed away Tuesday evening November 2, 2021 at Orchard Adult Foster Care in Posen Township. The daughter of Frederick and Isabel (Curtis) Pommerenke was born August 19, 1939 in Moltke Township. Cathy graduated from Rogers City High School in 1957. After she graduated she traveled the world with her first military husband William Hinchcliff...

Robert Ross

Robert Ross

Oct 25, 2021

Robert Rene Ross passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday noon, October 25, 2021, at the age of 96. He was born on May 2, 1925 to Charles and Renetta (Ifft) Ross in Ellwood City, Pa. Bob graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. After graduation he entered the US Marine Corp at...

Paul Dault

Paul Dault

Jul 17, 2021

Paul A. Dault, 67, of Lachine passed away Saturday July 17, 2021 in Lachine after a courageous battle of cancer. The son of Arthur and Virginia (VanWormer) Dault was born on November 15, 1953 in Alpena, Michigan. He was a 1971 graduate from Alpena High School, and he remained living in the area his entire life. Paul worked for Devere...

Cynthia Leduc

Cynthia Leduc

Jun 23, 2021

Cynthia Marie (Olsen) LeDuc, age 66 of Presque Isle passed away at her home on Wednesday June 23, 2021. She was born August 14, 1954 in Detroit to R. Thomas and Joyce Marie (Perteet) Olsen. On January 20, 1979, she married Kevin Paul LeDuc at the Grand Lake Chapel in Presque Isle. They resided in many locations from Texas to...

Lucey Paul

Lucey Paul

May 31, 2021

Lucey E. Paul, 98, of Rogers City passed away Monday evening May 31, 2021 at Medilodge of Rogers City. The daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Kapala) Nowicki was born on March 16, 1923 in Pulawski Township. As a young girl Lucey went to Detroit where she worked at a Detroit Ball Bearing Company. She married Theodore Paul on September 3,...

Raymond J Krajniak

Raymond J Krajniak

Apr 18, 2021

Raymond J. Krajniak, Sr., 79, passed away Sunday morning, April 18, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena surrounded by his loved ones. The son of the late Henry and Margaret (Freske) Krajniak Sr. was born on January 23, 1942 at his homestead in Posen. As a young man he moved to Flint and worked as a Tile Mason for...

Stephen Raymond Hein

Stephen Raymond Hein

Dec 21, 2020

. Stephen Raymond Hein of Hawks, died in Christ Monday, December 21, 2020. Steve was born to Wally and Margaret Hein on November 8, 1948. He married Judy (Judge) on June 30, 1973 and recently married Althea (Luebke) on February 28, 2020. Steve served his country as a young man in the Army. He loved the outdoors, singing in the...

Pamela Ann Leveck

Pamela Ann Leveck

Dec 6, 2020

Pamela Ann “Pammy” LeVeck, of Alpena passed away Sunday evening December 6, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. The daughter of Louis and Rita (Robarge) Leveck was born in Rogers City on December 7, 1957. She was raised in Alpena by her mom and stepfather Donald Makowski. Following school she moved to the Detroit area for several years until...

Elaine Bugosh

Elaine Bugosh

Sep 5, 2020

Eileen (Elaine) (Laney) Bugosh, 65 of Rogers City, passed away Saturday afternoon September 5, 2020 at Mclaren Hospital in Petosky. The daughter of Alonzo and Charlene (Strunk) Mckiddy was born October 10, 1954 at St Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. Eileen grew up on a farm in Livonia, with 10 siblings (Russell, Ardith, Wanda, Rick, Cathy, Gary, Mary, Bobby, Joanne,...

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