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Lucille McDonald

Born November 15, 1928 to Belgian parents Rene and Clementine Bolle in Clare, Michigan. The youngest of 7 children, Lucille received her driver’s license at 13 years old to drive the farm truck and transport her ailing mother to medical appointments. She graduated from Clare High School at ...

Kelly Ann Sobeck

Kelly Ann Sobeck, 46, of Holly, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kelly Ann Sawdon was born on February 22, 1979, in Mt. Clemens, to Warren and Paulette (Millar) Sawdon. She grew up in Sterling Heights, graduating from Anchor Bay ...

Gary Robb

Gary H. Robb, 86, of Spruce, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Gary was born May 3, 1939. The son of Victor and Lucille (Johnston) Robb, he grew up a farm boy under the tutelage and influence of his many aunts and uncles who were raised on the nearby "Robb Farm." Gary met the love of ...

Gary Lee Van Volkenburg

Gary Lee Van Volkenburg, 89, of Lachine, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home. Gary was born June 24, 1936, in Montmorency County, to the late James and Leona (Favel) Van Volkenburg. He married Delores Andor on March 29, 1958. She preceded him in death on January 24, 2025. ...

Jerome “Butch” Kierzek

Jerome “Butch” Kierzek, 80, of Rogers City, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. The son of Harry and Henerietta (Langlois) Kierzek was born on April 26, 1945, in Tacoma, Washington. As a young boy, he moved with his parents and ...

Jack Richard Jones Jr.

Jack Richard Jones Jr., 77, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home with family by his side following a long illness. Jack enjoyed fly fishing, woodworking, and Mustangs. Jack will be remembered for his quick-witted humor, clever remarks, and practical jokes. Per his request, cremation has ...