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Paul M. Carriveau

Paul M. Carriveau, 91, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born on January 10, 1934, to the late Joseph and Helen (Chauvin) Carriveau, Paul's life was one of dedication, service, and love. Paul grew up in Spruce, surrounded by a large and loving family. He was a proud ...

Alfonse Kamyszek

Alfonse Kamyszek, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. Alfonse was a kind, funny, strong, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A devoted Catholic, he attended mass faithfully and prayed the rosary nightly with his wife of ...

Diane Bromund

Diane Beverly Bromund, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 27, 1955, at the Naval base in Millington, Tennessee, to Reginald Mallon Carlson and Sybil ...

Pamela MacFalda

Pamela Anne MacFalda, age 76, of Grand Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born in Detroit on June 25, 1949 to Howard and Patricia (Clarke) Goetsch. On September 6, 1969 she married John MacFalda at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City. She ...

Tom Snyder and Bill VanSipe

A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Tom Snyder and Bill VanSipe will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Spratt Cemetery, including the burial of their ashes. Immediately followed by a celebration dinner at “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” 4205 M-65 South at the totem pole.

Donna Jean Himes

Donna Jean Himes, 85, of Lachine, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Donna Jean Jackowiak was born in Alpena on Oct. 24, 1939, to the late Walter and Lucille (Halleck) Jackowiak. On Sept. 7, 1957, she married Dale Himes. He preceded her in death on May 7, ...