THE REV. MARY B. FITZGERALD, 76, of Hillman, MI, went home to be with her Lord, on March 14, 2026, after a prolonged battle with the effects of cerebral vascular disease. She is survived by her husband of 50-plus years, John E. Fitzgerald, and a sister Hazel Parker of Council Grove, ...

Darlene Ann (Mallette) Schultz, 75 of Alpena passed away peacefully March 6, 2026, in Alpena Michigan. Darlene Ann Mallette was born in Rome, New York October 6, 1950, to the late Joseph W. and Elsie M. (Parsons) Mallette. Being born into a military family meant frequent moves, her favorite ...

Gary T. Zander of West Chester, PA died peacefully on Feb. 12, 2026 at the age of 82. Gary was born July 27, 1943 to Ernest and Helen Zander in Alpena at Alpena General Hospital. After graduating from Alpena High School and Eastern Michigan University, he was drafted and did a tour in Vietnam ...

Eleanor Renata (Grulke) Fleming of Rogers City, loved by many as Tootie, died peacefully at home on March 17, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Hawks on April 25, 1938 to Henry and Edna (Claus) Grulke, and was raised with five sisters and six brothers. Eleanor worked at Calcite for six ...

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 ...