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Robert Schilling

Robert H. Schilling, born on March 27, 1934, in Alpena, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Alpena, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, quiet generosity, and a deep devotion to the people and causes he loved. He was the son of the late Howard and Viola (McTagert) Schilling. He is survived by his children, Travis (Andrea) Schilling, Joseph Schilling, Jennifer Miller (Dale Cox), and a stepson, Sean (Lisa) Hawley. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Miles Schilling, Alysha (Steven) Lukowski, and Bryon (Melissa) Miller, along with several great-grandchildren. He is survived by his ...

Victoria Reynolds

Victoria “Vickie” Reynolds, 93, of Alpena, died peacefully in her home on July 25, 2026. Vickie and her twin sister, Gloria, were born in the U.P. in Little Traverse on Feb. 1, 1933, to the late Leonard and Hilma (Lasanen) Hamina. Vickie spent several formative years in Copper Harbor ...

Mary VanTrump

Mary L. VanTrump, 80, of Cleveland, TN died unexpectedly at home Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Mary was born July 14, 1945, in Detroit to the late Ralph J. Dobson and Isabel M. Connor. In 1963 she graduated from Redford High School in Redford Township, MI, after high school graduation she then ...

Thomas Trelfa

Thomas Jeffrey Trelfa died quietly at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, surrounded by his family on July 21, 2026. Tom was born on Aug. 17, 1963, in Alpena to the late Clayton Thomas and Rosemary Ann (Losinski) Trelfa. He was a graduate of Alpena High School and worked for many years as a ...

Dolores Schilbe

Dolores Therese Schilbe died July 10, 2026. She is survived by sons Kevin (Diana) J. Schilbe, Martin (Tammy) L. Schilbe, and John (Billie Jo) E. Schilbe. Dee's second born son, Michael A. Schilbe, passed Jan. 19, 2026. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and ...

Janet Lucas

Janet Anne Lucas, 76, of Posen died peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Janet Anne Rose was born in Alpena on Aug. 15, 1949, to the late George and Elizabeth (Heaton) Rose. On Oct. 4, 1969, she married Gerald Lucas. She has been an active member of ...