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CLINTON ADOLPH KIRCHOFF

Jan. 17, 1931 - Aug. 27, 2024 Clinton Adolph Kirchoff — the father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, we loved so deeply died early Tuesday morning Aug. 27, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alpena. We’ve lost the irreplaceable leader of our family and the ...

GERALD JOSEPH WOZNIAK

Feb. 28, 1927 - Aug. 24, 2024 Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Wozniak, 97, of Traverse City, and formerly of Alpena and Posen, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens. Jerry was born on Feb. 28, 1927, in Posen, to the late Joseph John and Agnes (MacFalda) Wozniak. He married the love of his life Loretta “Sammy” Rita Schloss on Oct. 16, 1948, also in Posen. Together they lovingly raised four wonderful children. Jerry dedicated over 30 years to his career as an engineer with the State of Michigan. After retiring, he found great joy in golfing, deer hunting, ...

CLINT KIRCHOFF

Aug. 27, 2024 Clint Kirchoff, 93, of Alpena, passed away Aug. 27, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McWilliams Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Shipman officiating. A complete obituary will appear in the next edition of The News.

MATT RIOPELLE

Matt Riopelle passed away at home with his loved ones around him. Matt was preceded in death by his parents, John (rip) and Michaeline Riopelle. He is survived by his loving partner of many years, Gail Kline and his daughter, Megan Rea Riopelle. Also survived by his siblings, John ...

MONA GAIL THIEM

June 23, 1949 - Aug. 25, 2024 Mona Gail Thiem, 75, of Herron, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at her home. Mona Gail Wriston was born June 23, 1949, in Oak Hill, W.V., to the late Herman and Vida (Bragg) Wriston. On June 5, 1999, she married Stanley Thiem. Mona worked at Lasting ...

ROSALIE ANNA GANE

Dec. 3, 1931 - Aug. 12, 2024 Rosalie Anna Gane, 92, of Alpena, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Besser Senior Community. Rosalie Anna Garber was born on Dec. 3, 1931, in Chicago, to the late John and Rosalie (Lehr) Garber. With a strong sense of style dating back to her days in ...