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Mark Collins

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark G Collins on August 22, 2026 of a chronic lung disease. Mark, age 70, is survived by his wife Cheryl Collins, son Mark and wife Emily, of Nikiski Alaska, his sisters Nancy Repke of Alpena and Jackie (Tim) McGee of Grand Rapids, brothers Mike and Linda Collins of Alpena, Fred and Lamen Collins of North Carolina, Charles and Tomomi Collins, who currently resides in Japan, sister in law, Kim Collins (William) and many beloved nieces and nephews. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Irma Collins, ...

Dawn LaBelle

Dawn LaBelle, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully, concluding her courageous and hard-fought two-year battle with stomach cancer. She was born in Alpena, Michigan, on July 30, 1966. Born with a natural passion for education, Dawn dedicated 22 wonderful years of her life as a ...

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 ...