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Obituaries

JOHN ROBERT LUNDQUIST JR.

April 15, 1945 - June 30, 2024 When Jay married in 2002, he made one wish: to die before his beloved Connie. He was granted that wish on June 30, 2024. Jay was born in Alpena to Bette (Cousineau) and John Robert Lundquist on April 15, 1945. He was the oldest son in a family of five boys ...

SHAWN PHILLIP FESSLER

Sept. 12, 1972 - Sept. 9, 2024 Shawn Phillip Fessler, 51, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024, at his brother’s home surrounded by family who loved him. Shawn was born in Novi on Sept. 12, 1972. Shawn was a graduate of Hilliman High School and honorably served in the United States Army ...

PAMELA KOTZIAN

Jan. 26, 1945 - Sept. 2, 2024 Pamela Kotzian, 79, of Hillman, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2024. Pamela was born on Jan. 26, 1945, to Richard and Edith Shirley (Richardson) Gray in Detroit. Pamela grew up in Union Lake and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1963. Pamela ...

WILLIAM ALAN KEEN

Dec. 29, 1959 - Sept. 20, 2024 William Alan Keen, 64, of Ossineke, passed away of an apparent heart attack on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids. Bill was born in Alpena on Dec. 29, 1959, to Robert and Elizabeth (LaBell) Keen. On Sept. 14, 1985, he married Denise Losinski, just ...

VIRGINIA KATHERINE RISTAU

Oct. 29, 1958 - Sept. 20, 2024 Virginia Katherine Ristau, 65, of Alpena passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at home. Virginia Katherine Morris was born Oct. 29, 1958, in Detroit to the late David and Virginia (Holdinski) Morris. On July 4, 1999, she married Donald Ristau. Virginia ...

SARA A. FITZGERALD TOBIAS

May 10, 1927 - Sept. 11, 2024 Longtime Avon Park resident Sara Tobias passed away surrounded by family at her home early Wednesday morning, Sept. 11. She was visited often in recent months by the many pastors in the area, close friends, and family. Mrs. Tobias was born May 10, 1927, in ...