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Obituaries

LAURIE ANN McKAY

March 7, 1944 - Oct. 26, 2024 Laurie Ann McKay, born in Alpena on March 7, 1944 to the late Gustav Hans and Margaret Zier, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 in Troy, Michigan. She was a Catholic Central High Graduate, class of 1962. On Sept. 22, 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church, she ...

Norman Martin Smolinski

SMOLINSKI, Norman Martin, 86, of Alpena, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at his home in Apache Junction. Bannan Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

LINDA ETZLER

Sept. 14, 1946 - Oct. 20, 2024 On Sunday Oct. 20, 2024, Linda Etzler, a beautiful and compassionate wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Hubbard Lake. She was 78 years old. Her home was simply the place she loved the most, a place she purposely filled with ...

FIDELIS JOAN MICHEL

March 3, 1950 - Oct. 18, 2024 Fidelis Joan Michel, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2024, in her hometown of Alpena, where she was also born on March 3, 1950 to the late Iner and Mary (Skinner) Mousseau. Her life was a testament to the power of ...

WILLIAM AUSTIN KNAPP

Jan. 15, 1943 - Oct. 9, 2024 William Austin Knapp passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness. Bill was an appreciative resident of Carmel, San Francisco and Lanai City, Hawaii. Bill “Baba” was born and raised in Alpena, Michigan as a beloved only child. A ...

Kathylleene Mary Cochill

COCHILL, Kathylleene Mary, 79, of Ocqueoc, died at Medilodge in Rogers City on Oct. 23, 2024. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.