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Obituaries

SEAN RIVARD

Dr. Sean Rivard, of Ossineke, MI, a distinguished and compassionate physician, passed away on May 10, 2025 at the age of 62 due to complications of a rare neurological disease Multi System Atrophy. His passing marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to the service of others, both in his ...

DEBORAH LOUISE NEWSOME

Deborah Louise Newsome, 60, of Alpena, passed away Feb. 14, 2025, at Medilodge Greenview of Alpena, following a short battle with cancer. Her loving family was by her side! “Debbie,” as she liked to be known, was born Feb. 4, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank and Grace Newsome. ...

ARLENE BAKER

Aug. 6, 1932 - May 10, 2025 Arlene Baker, 92, of Alpena passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home. Arlene Belanger was born in Alpena on Aug. 6, 1932, to the late Theodore and Helen (Nowak) Belanger. She married Lloyd Baker on May 2, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 23, ...

HELEN PATRICIA KELLER

Aug. 5, 1921 - Jan. 21, 2025 Helen Patricia Keller, 103, of Hubbard Lake, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. She was lovingly known as Grandma by staff and residents of Medilodge of Alpena. Helen Patricia Enos was born Aug. 5, 1921, in ...

STEPHANIE STEINKE

Dec. 15, 1965 - May 7, 2025 Stephanie Lynn Steinke, age 59, of Hillman, passed away at home on May 7, 2025. She was born in Flint to Douglas and Melody (Walden) Gilbert on Dec. 15, 1965. On Aug. 29, 1998 she married Darwin Steinke in Hillman. Stephanie enjoyed fishing, helping her ...

Sally Ellsworth Bartz

April 30, 1938 - April 26, 2025 Clarkston, Michigan Sally Ellsworth Bartz went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Sally was in her home within familiar surroundings in the wonderful care of Custom Home Health Hospice Care, as well as her husband and her home health ...