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ALVIN A. WARREN III

1948 - 2025 Ewen, MI - Alvin A Warren III (Al), age 76, of Ewen, unexpectedly passed at St Luke’s Aspirus Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota on Feb. 11, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1948, at the Air Force Military Base, Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and was the first of three children born to ...

GERALDINE LOUISE KARSTEN

Sept. 24, 1940 - Feb. 16, 2025 Geraldine Louise Karsten passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 84. Born on Sept. 24, 1940, in Roger City, she was the beloved daughter of Everett and Louise Schlager. Geraldine’s academic foundation began at St. John’s ...

BETTY LOU STAGGS

June 16, 1933 - Feb. 11, 2025 Betty Lou Staggs, 91, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025. Born on June 16, 1933, in Alpena, Betty was the cherished daughter of the late Gilbert and Gwendolyn (Dark) Ludlow. She was the beloved wife of the late James Staggs, with whom she ...

GEORGE PATRICK TURNER

July 4, 1941 - Feb. 13, 2025 George Patrick Turner, 83, Alpena passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. George was born on July 4, 1941, in Detroit, to the late Kyle and Kathryn (Fraser) Turner. On May 20, 1966, he married Georgia Maddox. She preceded him ...

PAUL DAVID SMOLINSKI

Feb. 3, 1944 - Feb. 11, 2025 Paul David Smolinski, 81, passed away at Medilodge in Rogers City on Feb. 11, 2025, following a brief illness. The youngest of the family of 11, he was born on Feb. 3, 1944, to Simon and Agnes (Wcisel) Smolinski. He graduated from Rogers City High School ...

VICTOR ALEXANDER BAYS

July 8, 1939 - Feb. 7, 2025 It is with deep ​sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Bays​ on Feb. 7, 2025, in his 85 year. Beloved son, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather​ and friend, Vic will always have a special place in our memories and hearts. Vic​ ...