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L. David Samuel

L. David Samuel, 101, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Surviving are his children, Deb Wolf, David (Linda) Samuel; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A celebration of David’s life will take place on Tuesday, ...

Jamie Clark

Jamie Lou Clark (Josey), 75, of Lachine, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Jamie was born in Alpena, Michigan, on June 13, 1951, to the late James and June (Black) Josey. Jamie enjoyed working in her garden, quilting, cooking, and ...

L. David Samuel

L. David Samuel, 101, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Surviving are his children, Deb Wolf, David (Linda) Samuel; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. A celebration of David’s life will take place on ...

Maxine Miller

Maxine E. Miller, 100, of Alpena passed away September 15, 2026 at the Frankfort Senior Care Home in Frankfort, Michigan. Maxine was born on August 30, 1926 to Max and Ida Burke. She was one of seven children; her sister Wilma Kriniak and twin brothers Richard and Paul and triplet brothers ...

Sheri Prena

Sheri Lynn Prena, 70, of Alpena passed away on September 14, 2026, at her home. Sheri was born in Alpena on June 17, 1956, to the late Russell and Delores (Cameron) Brilinski. She married Ralph Prena on July 26, 1986. They just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Sheri was a devoted ...

Mark Purol

Mark Allen “Squirrel” Purol age 40 of Hillman passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026. He was born in Rogers City on October 28, 1985, to Arthur and Kathleen (Nowicki) Purol. Mark graduated from Posen High School in 2004. He helped local farmers with bagging corn and apples during ...