Carl Craig Silver, 75, of Ossineke, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, after losing his battle to cancer. Born in Alpena on June 16, 1950, Carl was the son of lifelong Alpena residents, the late Robert and Elizabeth (Henry) Silver. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 ...

Jacqueline Margaret Kapala, age 89, of Alpena, formerly of Grand Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at Turning Brook in Alpena on July 31, 2025. She was born in Rogers City on November 8, 1935, to John and Margaret (Zempel) Wirgau. Jackie graduated from Rogers City High ...

Christena Ann Hall, 94, of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Precious Days AFC Home. Christena Ann Merrill was born June 28, 1931, to the late Raymond and Mabel (Ferris) Merrill, the second of four children. She successfully raised her six children by herself, teaching them to ...

Frieda Pinkert, 98, of Alpena, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Turning Brook. Frieda was born on April 4, 1927, in Germany. She arrived in the United States in 1950 with her mother, Anna, and sister, Egna. Frieda was employed at Turtle Lake Club in Hillman for over 45 ...

Marlene Ruth Kaschner, 81, of Ossineke passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene Ruth Schultz was born in Alpena on January 11, 1944, to the late Carl and Amanda (Sommerfield) Schultz. On September 29, 1962, she ...

Steven Raynor Bye, 75, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, July 8 due to injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. Born on August 4, 1949, in Marquette, Michigan, to Earl and Jacqueline (Holmes) Bye, Steven lived a life filled with passion, creativity, and generosity. A gifted artist ...