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Obituaries

Stephen Swan

Stephen John Swan age 64 of Posen died at home on March 2, 2026. He was born in Posen on Sept. 18, 1961 to Aloysius and Theresa (Purol) Swan. On May 26, 1984 he married Cynthia Selke at St. Casimir Catholic Church. Steve enjoyed farming and his cows. He joined IBEW Local 692 in 1993. He was a ...

Norma Adams

Norma Jean Adams, 85, Alpena passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Encompassing Care in Ossineke. Norma Jean Schiellerd was born in Wolf Creek on July 5, 1940, to the late Frank and Alma (Summerfield) Schiellerd and married John Adams on October 25, 1959, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wolf ...

Michael Corthals

Michael Gene Corthals, known affectionately as Mike to those who loved him, passed away on May 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rich with passion, dedication, and an unmistakable spirit. Born on February 20, 1948, in the quiet town of Alpena, Michigan, Mike’s life unfolded against the ...

Jack Thompson

Jack R. Thompson was born on April 26, 1929, to the late John & Harriet Thompson in Alpena. Jack spent most of his life in Alpena before moving to Rogers City in 2007. Jack passed peacefully on May 27, 2026. He is survived by one daughter Susan of Plymouth, nieces Rebecca Donald, Esther ...

Michael Corthals

Michael Gene Corthals, known affectionately as Mike to those who loved him, passed away on May 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rich with passion, dedication, and an unmistakable spirit. Born on February 20, 1948, in the quiet town of Alpena, Michigan, Mike’s life unfolded against the ...

Helen MacFalda

Helen Lawrencia MacFalda age 93 of Posen passed away at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena on May 28, 2026. She was born May 22, 1933, in Posen to Anthony and Elizabeth (Szczerowski) MacFalda. Helen graduated from Posen High School. She earned her master’s degree in biology. Helen taught ...