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STEVEN HAROLD CAMPBELL

June 1, 1956 - Oct. 12, 2023 Steven Harold Campbell, 67, of Alpena passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Steve was born on June 1, 1956, in Alpena to the late Harold and Virginia (Lough) Campbell. He worked and retired from LaFarge in 2013. He enjoyed gunsmithing, locksmithing and model training. Surviving are his son, Will Campbell; granddaughter, Rylee Campbell; fiancee, Ramona Watts, her daughter, Megan (Nick) Ianigro; sister-in-law, Kathy Campbell; nieces and nephew. Steve was preceded in death by two brothers, David Campbell and George ...

KEELEY JO KNAPP

Sept. 29, 2023 Keeley Jo Knapp, 61, passed away in her home Thursday, Sept. 29, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. Keeley, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother is survived by her husband, Brian; daughter, Brianne Knapp; son, Dustin (Hailey) Black; grandchildren, Henry, Isla, Madeline; sister, Keri (Greg) Skiba; nieces, nephew and her faithful dog and camping companion, Bud. Keeley was many things to many people and was loved by all. She always lived her life with a clear conscience and on her own terms, and you never had to wonder where you stood ...

MICHAEL ROBERT NORDSTRAND

Dec. 25, 1961 - Oct. 13, 2023 Michael Robert Nordstrand, known to all as Mike, passed away peacefully on Oct. 13, 2023, in Howell, Michigan. Born on Christmas Day, 1961, in Alpena, Michigan, Mike was a generous, handy, and selfless man, beloved by all who knew him. Mike was the son of Judy Nordstrand (Michael Madden) and the late Robert Nordstrand. He was a loving brother to Natalie (Kenney) Summers, Melinda (Greg Quinn) Nordstrand, John (Jodi) Nordstrand. Mike was the cherished father of Jeremy (Jessica), Jason, Nicole, Ryan (Jessica), Hailey, and twins Zachary and Brandon. He ...

STEVEN J. TORHAN

March 21, 1950 - Oct. 15, 2023 Steven J. Torhan, 73, of Alpena passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at his home. Steven John Torhan was born in Detroit on March 21, 1950, to the late John and Helen (Kobrin) Torhan. He attended Berkley High School, graduating in 1968 and went on to obtain a degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University. On April 11, 1981, he married Gayle Sharp. He worked in funeral service for over 50 years in Royal Oak, Flint, Rogers City, Birch Run and Alpena. Surviving are his wife, Gayle; sisters, Amy (Barry) Chute, Joanie (Mark) Roos; sister-in-law, ...

JANE RENEE BADGERO

July 28, 1964 - Oct. 11, 2023 Jane Renee Badgero “Janie Bell,” 59, of Rogers City, passed away peacefully at Brege House on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. She was a kind, caring, and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend that will be dearly missed. Jane was born in Hillman, Michigan to ...

JOSEPH JAMES BLEAU

Feb. 15, 1937 - Oct. 12, 2023 Joseph James Bleau, 86, of Alpena, entered eternal peace, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. He was a kind, loving, and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by ...