A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Tom Snyder and Bill VanSipe will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Spratt Cemetery, including the burial of their ashes. Immediately followed by a celebration dinner at “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” 4205 M-65 South at the totem pole.

Donna Jean Himes, 85, of Lachine, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Donna Jean Jackowiak was born in Alpena on Oct. 24, 1939, to the late Walter and Lucille (Halleck) Jackowiak. On Sept. 7, 1957, she married Dale Himes. He preceded her in death on May 7, ...

Priscilla A. Nensewitz, age 87 of Monroe, passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at the home of her daughter. Born Nov. 21, 1937 in Posen, MI, Priscilla was the daughter of the late Julius and Leona (Klingshern) Greengtski. She graduated from Posen High School and attended Beauty School, becoming a ...

Dan Snyder passed away two years ago at his home in Capac, MI. Dan was born in Alpena, MI, to Earl and Marie Snyder on September 30, 1954. He grew up in the village of Lachine, MI. After graduating from Alpena High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served on the USS Midway ...

Betty Ann Bugg, 91, of Curran, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2025. Born on December 8, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, Betty's life was a testament to the power of education, the beauty of nature, and the depth of familial bonds. Betty's journey as an educator began with her ...

Carolyn Donakowski, 92, went to be with her one true love, Jerry, and beloved son, Randy, on August 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center. Agnes Carolyn Baker was born to the late George and Lillian (Jobin) Baker on March 18, 1933. Carolyn spent her entire life in the Alpena area. She was ...