Joanne Lila Kindt, 91, of Alpena died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Medilodge – Green View. Joanne Lila Restau was born in Alpena on May 24, 1934, to the late Herbert and Lila (Barsen) Restau. On Sept. 18, 1954, she married Ervin Schiller. Together they owned and operated Schiller Ready Mix, ...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Charles T. (Chuck) Manning on Feb. 2, 2026, from glioblastoma brain cancer. Chuck was born on Oct. 7, 1957, in Alpena, the fifth child of Jane (Roznowski) and Hugh Manning, Sr. Chuck graduated from Alpena High School in 1975. His close friends ...

Holly Christine Wyman, 64, of Alpena died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Holly Christine Sutton was born in Fort Story, Virginia to Hugh and LouAnn (Lewis) Sutton. She worked and retired from the Alpena Sheriff’s Department in 2017. Surviving are her husband, ...

Dorothy Sue Haase, née Carter (Dottie), was an energetic tour de force and a tireless advocate for equal rights and literacy for all. A voracious reader with a deep love for travel, the arts, and community organizing, she inspired countless people through her curiosity, compassion, and ...

Kirk Allen Morgan, 53, of Alpena, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Medilodge – Alpena. Kirk was born in Alpena on Oct. 30, 1972, to Russell and Dolores (Gallagher) Morgan. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, being outdoors, a love for dogs and was a huge MSU fan. Kirk was a member of the Alpena Moose ...

Sarah (64) of Rapid City, SD died suddenly in Sioux Falls, SD Feb. 6, 2026. Sara was the daughter of the late James and Imogene Thatcher, sister to JoAnn (Bob) Carr, NC, Jim (Sherry) Thatcher, Julie (Andy) Przeslawski, Lorie (Darnell) McConnell and sister-in-law Nancy Thatcher. Sara was ...