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DWAYNE BENJAMIN CASEBIER

Dwayne Benjamin Casebier, 60, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home in Hillman, Michigan. Born on March 5, 1963, in Akron, Ohio, Dwayne was the eldest child of Dewey Benjamin and Lynn Abigail (Dressier) Casebier who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by in-laws Mary Ann and Lloyd Seymour and Mark and Ann Soik. He is survived by his wife Anna (Seymour), six children, Charlie, Barbara Rose Horkey of Summerville, South Carolina, Steven Casebier, Jennifer Kane, Jordin Seymour-Casebier and Justin Seymour-Casebier, all of Alpena, Michigan, eight ...

STEPHEN SCOTT KURECKA

Stephen Scott Kurecka, 37, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones following a brief and brave battle with Lymphoma. Stephen was born on Dec. 5, 1985 and grew up in Chesaning, Michigan. He studied at Central Michigan University and received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He spent his career working for the State of Michigan in various roles with the Department of Health and Human Services and recently began a new job within the Department of Legislative Affairs as a Departmental Analyst. Stephen was a dedicated public ...

STROH LEONARD DeCAIRE

Stroh Leonard DeCaire, age 51, of Kaysville, Utah, died suddenly Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held in Kaysville Friday, April 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held in his hometown of Corunna, Michigan at a later date. Stroh was born in Flint, Michigan on July 22, 1971 to Joseph and Barbara (Baryo) DeCaire. He was a graduate of Corunna High School. He served in the US Air Force and later graduated from Weber State University. He worked in the defense industry for Lockheed Martin, which gave him the opportunity to travel the world. He was currently ...

GEORGE AUBREY HOLMES

George Aubrey Holmes died peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 16, 2023 with loved ones by his side. Born in Detroit, George was raised in Alpena, where he sharpened his skills as a consummate prankster. He continued his often irreverent sense of humor through his eight decades of life, and many of his friends were subjected to his wit, word play, and jokes. He attended Michigan State University, where he developed a deep and unrelenting love of Spartan athletics. Although George was not born in Caro, he found his way there as fast as he could. After receiving his law degree from ...

JAMES PATRICK MUNN Sr.

CPO E7, James Patrick Munn Sr., 84, of Alpena, passed away March 29, 2023. Jim was born Nov. 27, 1938 in Ionia, Michigan to the late E.J. and Pauline (Chambers) Munn. Jim spent 30 years in the Navy before retiring in Aug. of 1988. He was stationed in 11 different countries and earned seven good conduct medals. A few of his accomplishments included him being a linguist of seven languages, a cadaver diver, a Postmaster overseas, a marriage and troubled teens counselor, a security officer both on and of the base, as well as being a dive instructor for the Hubbard Lake Fire Department. Jim ...

DONNA JEAN (OLIVER) PRATT

Donna Jean (Oliver) Pratt, of Spruce passed away on Dec. 30, 2022, peacefully at home with her family. She died of heart valve fatigue that she had for several years. She was best known as “The walking waving lady of 23”. Donna walked 10 miles a day for many many years. She loved being outside and walking. Donna was born March 31, 1934, to the late David and Ann Oliver. Donna worked in the food industry and owned her own Catering business for many years. One of the ways she showed her love for you was when she made your favorite. Donna was a member of Ossineke United Methodist ...