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Thelma Aasland

It is with great sadness that the family of Thelma Jeannette Aasland announces her passing on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Thelma was born on Feb. 3, 1932, in Littlefork, Minnesota, to David and Florence Wilkinson. She was the older sister of Rodney, Loren "Buzzy" and Myrna Grace. Thelma met ...

Rhonda Smith

Rhonda Jeannine Smith, 73, of Spruce died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at her daughter's home in Reese. Rhonda Jeannine Goetz was born in Detroit on April 8, 1953, to the late Conrad and Sandra (Pyatt) Goetz. On Sept. 4, 1976, she married John Randall Smith. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, ...

Darlene Cadarette

Darlene Dorothea (Leschinger) Cadarette died peacefully at her home on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. She was surrounded by her family when she went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Alexander and Dorothy (Nissel) Leschinger. Married on ...

Janet Stafford

Janet Kay Stafford, 92, of Alpena, passed away at home with her family beside her on Aug. 13, 2026. Janet was born on June 4, 1934, to George and Norma Stonex. She grew up in the Brighton, MI, area, along with her brother, Richard Stonex, and graduated from Brighton High School. Her Lutheran ...

Gerald Stewart Mills

Gerald Stewart Mills, 95, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Davison Care Home. Gerald was born on July 4, 1931, to the late Stewart and Viola (Rembowski) Mills, and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1955. On ...

Irma Mae Schuelke

Irma Mae Schuelke, 88, of Alpena passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Medilodge – Alpena. Irma Mae McDonald was born in Alpena on Dec. 25, 1937, to the late Angus and Minnie (Anderson) McDonald and married Gary Schuelke on August 18, 1956. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2016. ...