Sylvia L. Owens, beloved mother and grandmother, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Alpena, Michigan on October 30, 1934, to the late Louis and Louise (Fradette) Skiba, Sylvia leaves behind a beautiful example of a faith-filled ...

Randall Wilfred Thiem, 69, Hubbard Lake, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Randy was born in Detroit on May 16, 1956, to Wilfred and Esther (LaFeldt) Thiem. He worked and retired in 2010 from the Operator Engineer Union Local 324, constructing roads around the ...

Marilyn Helen Fortner, 81, of Alpena died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Medilodge of Greenview. Marilyn Helen Kihn was born on Oct. 21, 1944, to the late Richard and Helen (Bey) Kihn in Detroit. Raised in Alpena, left as a teenager and married the late Larry Fortner on Sept. 11, 1972. She was a ...

William A Phillips, 93, of Bloomington, Indiana died peacefully on March 14, 2026 in Nashville, Indiana. Born June 3, 1932, Bill was born and raised in Alpena. He graduated from Alpena High School, where he excelled in basketball and football. He received his Bachelors and Masters Degree from ...

Lynn Powell-Kieliszewski passed away on March 11, 2026, after an incredibly heroic battle from a very recent diagnosis of aggressive ovarian cancer. She did not want to leave her family she loved so dearly but they were with her, holding her in their arms and hearts until the very end. Lynn ...

Eldon Royal Knopf age 91, of Belknap Township, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born Jan. 27, 1935 on the Knopf Family Farm, Belknap Township, to Henry and Helma (Legner) Knopf. Friends may visit at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Belknap on Wednesday, March 18th from 10 a.m. ...