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Elmer William Maskell

Elmer William Maskell, 92, of Alpena passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at his home. Elmer was born in Alpena on May 17, 1934, to the late William and Corinne (Gagnon) Maskell and married Judith Sylvester on Dec. 15, 1962. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2019. He worked and retired from Abitibi. Surviving are his 2 children, Kevin Maskell, Connie Grigg; grandson, Coty Grigg; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Maskel was preceded in death by son-in-law, David Grigg; brothers, Leonard, Donald, Eugene and ½ sister, Colleen Milllard. Visitation will take place at the ...

Heather Marie Plater

Heather Marie Plater, 62, of Presque Isle passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at her home. Heather was born in Alpena on Aug. 23, 1963, to the late Charles and Dolores (Oravitz) Plater. Surviving are her companion, Michael Freeman; 3 siblings, Terry Kiernan, Richard (Gloria) Plater, ...

Marvel LaHaie

Marvel A. LaHaie (100) of 1456 Hobbs Drive, Alpena, died peacefully on Aug. 10, 2026. Marvel was born on Dec. 23, 1925, in Cheboygan, the daughter of Wilfred Earl and Ruth Flora (Kitchen) Thorne. Marvel attended Cheboygan Public Schools, graduating from Cheboygan High School in 1943. She ...

Louis Zbytowski

Louis Frances Zbytowski, 85, of Lachine died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at his home. Louis was born in Alpena on Aug. 23, 1940, to the late Frances and Emma (Filipiak) Zbytowski. He was a volunteer fireman for 40 years, serving as Wilson Township’s first fire chief and later served with the ...

Ruth Altman

ALTMAN, Ruth L., age 95, of Rogers City, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.

Wayne Unwin

UNWIN, Wayne Anthony "Tony" died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 at his home in Mt. Morris, MI. www.gilliesfuneralhomes.com.