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Alger Lamb

Alger L. Lamb was born in Hagensville, Jan. 2, 1938, the youngest of eight children of Leonard and Laura Lamb. He passed away Nov. 12, 2025 after a short illness. He grew up on the family dairy farm and attended the Heslip School and later graduated from Rogers City High School in 1956. He married Janet (Flemming) in 1958 and they were parents to Richard Lamb and the late Jonathan Lamb. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Harlan, Leonard, Byron and Neil along with sisters Marion, Hertha and Doris. He retired after a long career as a senior insurance adjuster for ...

William Connon

William Jeffrey Connon, 62, of Hillman died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at his home. Bill was born in Alpena on April 7, 1963, to the late Earl and Dorothy (Josey) Connon, Jr. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, gardening, canning or snowmobiling. Surviving are his ...

John Donnan

John L. “Jack” Donnan of Midland, Michigan, died and entered the arms of his Lord and Savior on Nov. 7, 2025. He was born on Aug. 8, 1942, in Alpena, Michigan, son of William “Roger” and Mary (McVicar) Donnan. John graduated from Michigan Technological University with a degree in ...

Bernice Zolnierek

Bernice M. Zolnierek, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully died on Nov. 8, 2025, at Turning Brook AFC. Born on May 8, 1930, in Alpena, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie (Wcisel) Kieliszewski. Bernice lived a life devoted to her family and community. ...

James Fleck

James Kenneth Fleck, father, brother and USN veteran died on Sept. 30, 2025. Born June 12, 1944. Born to Allen Charles Fleck and Melba Bernice Kinsel he was 1 of 12 siblings-Dan, Tom, Ray, Allen, Joe, Ruby, Beverly, Marva, Shirley, Sharon and Linda. He is survived by his two children James ...

Charles Kirchoff

Charles Joseph Kirchoff, 77, of Posen passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at his home. Charles was born Sept. 22, 1948, in Dearborn to the late Norman and Helen (Stabryla) Kirchoff. On Nov. 23, 1984, he married Robin Kangas. He enjoyed fishing, scratch-off tickets, and Tiger baseball. Also, ...