Paul Allen Schalk, age 68, of Belknap Township, passed away July 21, 2025. He was born May 12, 1957 in Rogers City to Allen and Lucille (Rambadt) Schalk. Paul graduated from Rogers City High school in 1975. He went on to earn his associate’s degree from Michigan State University. On ...

Carol Ann Buza, age 86, of Rogers City, passed away at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena on July 21, 2025. She was born in Alpena to Bernard and Blanche (Klemens) Peplinski on April 11, 1939. Carol graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957. On October 10, 1964 she married Lester ...

Judith Ann (Kinsinger) Hilger, lovingly known as Judy, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 74. Judy was born on July 16, 1950, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Raymond Levi Kinsinger and Patricia Ann (Simmons) Kinsinger. She spent her early years ...

Lawrence Joseph (Joe) Mahalak, went to be with the Lord March 12, 2025. He was born November 30, 1935, to John and Eleanor Mahalak in Ossineke, MI. Joe graduated from Michigan Technological University as an engineer and enjoyed a vibrant career in the automotive field. He was an avid ...

Dorine Georgia Miller, 97, of Alpena, formerly of Flint, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her daughter's home in Alpena. Dorine Georgia Bachman was born in Fargo, North Dakota on August 22, 1927, to the late George and Dora (Saeter) Bachman. On September 20, 1947, she married Thomas ...

Betty J. McDonald, age 89, of Ossineke, left us to join her husband in heaven on July 15, 2025. She passed away peacefully in Bay City, MI. Betty was born in Alpena, MI to the late Henry and Blanche (Eckhart) Ross on March 5, 1936. She married the love of her life, Eugene C. McDonald, and ...