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LORRAINE PATRICIA ANDERSON

Lorraine Patricia Anderson, 92, passed away from this earthly life on May 11, 2025. Lorraine Patricia Dolphyn was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on March 5, 1933 to late parents Zoe (DeKetelaere) and Roger Dolphyn, who immigrated from Belgium to the United States at the turn of the ...

PAUL MAMP

Paul Ralph Mamp, age 64, of Hillman, passed away May 14, 2025. He was born in Rogers City to Ralph and Ardis (Tulgestke) Mamp on June 12, 1960. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and watching Jenna compete in her Karate tournaments. Paul is survived by his wife, Christy; ...

KIRSTEN JOYCE LEE

Kirsten Joyce Lee, age 54, passed away peacefully in her apartment in Alpena, Michigan on April 9, 2025. She was born on Jan. 18, 1971, to Richard and Joyce Lee in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kirsten lived her formative years in Lapeer, Michigan, and graduated from Lapeer East High School. She attended Valparaiso University, a Lutheran University in Indiana receiving her Bachelor’s degree. After graduating from Valparaiso, she attended Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree. Kirsten had an adventurous spirit and ...

PAUL ANDREW LANCE

The Rev. Dr. Paul Lance of Long Beach, California, ended his journey on earth on Jan. 24 from a recurrence of brain cancer. He was born in Orange, California, to Leslie and Doris (Fowler) Lance and is survived by his wife, Patricia, brothers Ronald (Linda), Ralph (Kathi), and Schuyler ...

MICHAEL JAMES SMITH

Michael James Smith, 38, of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Michael was born in Alpena on April 3, 1987, to James and Cynthia (Woytaszek) Smith. Mike worked as a diesel mechanic for many years. He enjoyed hunting, being in nature, but most importantly spending time with his ...

WILLIAM FRANKLIN SMITH

William “Bill” Franklin Smith, 87, of Alpena, passed away from myelodysplastic cancer that turned into leukemia on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Bill was born on March 31, 1938, to the late Russell “Chum” and Loretta (Eagle) Smith in Hillman. He was ...