Adam Joseph LaFleche, 45, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away of an apparent heart attack on May 26, 2023, at his home in Houghton Lake. Adam was born Nov. 10, 1977, in Alpena, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Linda (Havermahl) LaFleche. He grew up in Hillman, Michigan, ...

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected death of Julie Anne Shiemke. Julie was born on Nov. 21, 1957, in Alpena, Michigan to Richard and Frances Shiemke. Also born on that day was her twin brother, Mark, who now resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife, Susan and family. She is ...

FREEL, Bertha Louise “Spike”, age 94, of Rogers City, formerly of Millersburg, died peacefully at her home on Monday, May 29, 2023. Spike is survived by her six children, Margie Freel, Ronetta (Marty) Smith, Dawn (Larry) Badgero, Ron (Lisa), Tim, and Kevin (Katie); 14 grandchildren, 22 ...

John B. Aro, 62, of Alpena passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. John was born July 13, 1960 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Rushing) Aro. On Jan. 8, 1994 married Ruth MacFalda. John enjoyed music, playing his guitar, working on cars, and being with family. He is survived by ...

Donna Susan Budnik of Posen collected her last feather for her wings and danced into Heaven on May 28, 2023. She was born on Oct. 8, 1969, to David Budnik and Adeline (Shalla) Budnik. Donna is survived by her sister Mary (Ralph) Dietlin, her brothers John (Beth) Budnik, Fred (Lorraine) ...

John Irvin Yake of Ossineke, Michigan, age 81, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor. John Irvin Yake was born to Madeline (Poirier) Yake and John W. Yake on Feb. 11, 1942, in Alpena, Michigan. John was drafted into the Army and served in the Vietnam War from ...