Aug. 19, 1938 - Dec. 8, 2023 Robert Joseph “Bob” Diemond, a cherished son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, left this world on Dec. 8, 2023, at the age of 85. Born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Alpena, to the late Walter and Jeannette (Thompson) Diemond, Bob’s early years were filled with ...

May 6, 1936 - Dec. 3, 2023 Shirley I Knorr passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 3rd, 2023, at MediLodge Alpena. She was 87. Born in Atlanta, Michigan, on May 6, 1936, to Jess Bloom and Mildred Kent, she grew up on what was then a farm just outside Atlanta. When her mother passed away ...

Feb. 4, 1940 - Dec. 3, 2023 Robert (Bob) LaPlaunt, 83, of Alpena, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Robert E. LaPlaunt was born ...

June 28, 1930 - Dec. 7, 2023 Shirley Jean Ryan, 93, of Lachine, passed away Dec. 7, 2023, at Medilodge of Hillman. Shirley Jean Black was born June 28, 1930, in Detroit to the late Cecil and Louise (Richmond) Black. On Nov. 27, 1944, she married the love of her life, William Ryan. He ...

Sept. 12, 1942 - Dec. 10, 2023 Leroy Edward Schenk, 81, died peacefully on Dec. 10, 2023, surrounded by the caring staff of Besser Assisted Living and Hospice of Michigan. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on Sept. 12, 1942, to the late Alvina (Weiss) and Florian Schenk. He graduated ...

July 15, 1936 - Dec. 6, 2023 Don Charles Oliver died peacefully on Dec. 6, 2023, surrounded by family and the caring staff of Touch of Country and Hospice of Michigan. He was 87. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 15, 1936, to parents Merle and Ella Oliver. The family moved to ...