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FREDERIC WILLIAM PORRETT

Frederic William Porrett, 82, of Alpena, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home. Frederic was born in St. Clair Shores on February 7, 1943, to the late Frederic and Erma (Bilbrey) Porrett. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of ...

DALE R. SCHULTZ

Dale R. Schultz, 80, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025. Dale Ronald Schultz was born in VanDyke, MI on July 1, 1944, to the late Arnold and Alice (Bahrke) Schultz. He married Patricia ...

Wayne David Bobolz

Wayne David Bobolz, age 81, of Alpena, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Wayne was born in Alpena on Sept. 28, 1943, to Lila Bobolz. He was drafted into the military after high school, soon after joining the Army Wayne married Kathleen Grover. ...

Kristin Berles

Kristin Berles passed away on May 29, 2025. She was 52 years old, born on Oct. 7, 1972. She is survived by her husband Jim and her daughter Amelia. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce Andriot Watson, her brother, Michael Watson (Kristen), sister-in-law, Kathy (fiance, Jim Williams) ...

Donald Eugene Urban Sr.

Donald “Gene” Urban, Sr., 87, of Massillion, OH, formerly of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with his wife Barbara by his side. Gene was born in Massillon, Ohio, where he obtained his Master's degree in Education. He taught many years at Franklin Elementary. He ...

Wayne Thomas Hilla

My name is Wayne Thomas Hilla. I was 76 when I passed away on May 23, 2025, peacefully with family by my side. I was born on Jan. 18, 1949, to Phillip and Ann (Lubeke). I graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1967. I played football for the Thunderbolts. I was a member of the ...