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Artie Charlton

Artie Jane Charlton, 85, of Presque Isle, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. Born on September 4, 1940, in Beaumont, Texas, Artie was the beloved daughter of Everett and Samantha Smaihall, who predeceased her and left a legacy of strength and kindness that Artie carried forward in her own life. Artie was a woman of many passions, a true outdoorswoman with a spirit as expansive as the world she cherished. Her love for the natural world was evident in her dedication to the Audubon Society, where she spent countless hours advocating for wildlife and the conservation of precious ...

Albert Dault 

Albert William Dault, 74, of Lachine passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home. Albert was born in Alpena on December 9, 1951, to Arthur and Virginia (VanWormer) Dault and married Rebecca Bates on August 16, 1983. Al served in the United States Army tank battalion stationed in ...

Alice Meredith 

Alice Marie Meredith, 83, of Alpena passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Alice Marie Newhouse was born in Detroit on July 20, 1943, to the late William and Ottile (Jacobs) Newhouse. In January of 1961, she married George Meredith. He preceded her in ...

Linda Clark

Linda Jeanne Clark, 80, of Alpena passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda Jeanne Stoinski was born in Alpena on February 14, 1946, to the late Raymond and Myrtle “Miki” (French) Stoinski. She married Robert Clark in 1968. As a young mother, ...

Ericka Donajkowski

Ericka Jean Donajkowski, age 57, of Rogers Township died peacefully at Medilodge in Rogers City with her family at her side on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born Aug. 21, 1968 in Alpena to Ignace and Phyllis (Stoinski) Donajkowski. Ericka had a heart of gold and held no grudges. She ...

Robert Schilling

Robert H. Schilling, born on March 27, 1934, in Alpena, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Alpena, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, quiet generosity, and a deep devotion to the people and causes he loved. He was the son of the late Howard and Viola (McTagert) Schilling. He is survived by his children, Travis (Andrea) Schilling, Joseph Schilling, Jennifer Miller (Dale Cox), and a stepson, Sean (Lisa) Hawley. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Miles Schilling, Alysha (Steven) Lukowski, and Bryon (Melissa) Miller, along with several great-grandchildren. He is survived by his ...