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Obituaries

MICHAEL JAMES SANFORD

July 31, 1956 - Aug. 24, 2024 Michael James Sanford, a cherished soul known for his kindness and friendly demeanor, passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2024, in Alpena. Born on July 31, 1956, to Eilene (Lang) Sanford and James Sanford, Michael’s life was a testament to his enduring love ...

ROBERT MICHAEL SPLEET

June 5, 1932 - Aug. 22, 2024 Robert Michael Spleet, 92, of Alpena passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born June 5, 1932, in Alpena to the late Casimer and Nathalie (Ryczynski) Spleet. He served in the United States Army. On Dec. 3, ...

COLLEEN MARY GRANT

Dec. 13, 1946 - Aug. 18, 2024 Colleen Mary Grant, age 77, of Onaway, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Aug. 18, 2024. She was born in Detroit on Dec. 13, 1946, to Walter and Maxine (Mullen) Hladchuk. Colleen grew up in Rochester where she attended St. ...

TAMRYA MARY POHL

Sept. 29, 1958 - Aug. 18, 2024 Tamrya “Tammy” Mary Pohl, age 65, of Titusville, Fla., passed away on Aug. 18, 2024. Tammy was born on Sept. 29, 1958, in Alpena, to Edward “Bud” and Mabel (Little) Sharp. She worked as a bartender for most of her life, but recently found her ...

ROBYN WISNIEWSKI

March 10, 1976 - Aug. 19, 2024 Robyn Wisniewski, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, in Traverse City. Born on March 10, 1976, in Alpena, she was a cherished daughter of the late Bob & Sandra (Busia) Wisniewski. Robyn was a loving partner, mother, ...

LAWRENCE ARNOLD THOMAS SR.

Aug. 10, 1941 - Aug. 17, 2024 Lawrence Arnold Thomas Sr., affectionately known as Larry, was born on Aug. 10, 1941, in Ann Arbor. On Aug. 17, 2024, Larry departed this world peacefully at the Encompassing Care AFC Home in Ossineke, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and ...