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JEANETTE KROLL

Jeanette Kroll, a much loved and well known member of her community, a dedicated mother and grandmother, and the most loyal friend passed away April 13, 2023 in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Jean lives on through every life she touched - whether it was during her 20 years as Grandma Jean in Alpena Public Schools Foster Grandparent Program (where she often mentored generations of families), as she carried out her role of Director for the Boys and Girls Club, or serving as an active board member for NEMSCA, her desire to help others thrive will continue on. Jean was born on May 5, 1932 to first ...

CHARON MARLENE MASSEY

Charon Marlene Massey, a loving, kind, and thoughtful woman, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, in Alpena, Michigan. Born on June 18, 1952, in Sacramento, California, Charon was the daughter of the late Jim and Jean (Koziel) Hawley. Charon was known for her ability to light up a room with her presence, always attentive to those around her. She enjoyed a good conversation, often sharing her love for reading and learning with others. Charon was a compassionate and caring woman who dedicated her life to her family and her work as a CPS agent for the state of Michigan. Family was ...

GERALD LeROY SHOWALTER

Gerald LeRoy Showalter, 88, of Long Lake passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home. Gerald LeRoy Showalter was born in Alpena on Dec. 8, 1934, to the late Augusta and Victoria (Dash) Showalter. He married the love of his life Shirley LaGraff on July 3, 1955. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1999. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Long Lake. He worked in the beer industry and was employed by Strohs, Homant and Zeiger Beverage as a long haul truck driver and later as a route salesman until he retired in 1993. He often took his wife and family with him on his long trips ...

GREG ALLAN WARREN

Greg Allan Warren of Fort Wayne, Indiana, lost his battle with heart disease on April 29, 2023. Greg was born April 13, 1951, in Fairborn, Ohio, the second of three children of Leona and Alvin A Warren Jr. His mom had selected the name Craig Allan for him, but due to a mix up, his name was recorded for all posterity as Greg. While his dad served in the Air Force, Greg and his family lived around the country eventually settling in Alpena in 1963. Greg’s career began with Verizon (GTE) while still attending Alpena High School and continued his employment with Verizon upon ...

Dolores Kaiser

KAISER, Dolores, 92, of Alpena, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home. She is survived by seven children, Lynn VanNatter, Connie Kaiser, Norman Kaiser, Julie Manning, Gaye (Marlin) Dorr, Dan (Nicole) Kaiser, and Jeffrey Kaiser, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A complete obituary will be announced by Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home in a future edition of The News.

Marcia Lynn Smolinski

SMOLINSKI, Marcia Lynn, age 69, of Posen, died unexpectedly on May 3, 2023. Marcia is survived by her husband, David; three children, Sarah (Justin) Beery, Scott, and Stacy (Simon) Robb; six grandchildren, Talia, Asher, Savannah, Tyson, Elliot and Rhys; two brothers, Tom (Laura) and Tim; and two sisters, Judith Hilla and Bonnie (Mike) Ruggles. Friends may visit at St. Casimir Catholic Church on Friday, May 12 from 10 a.m. through time of her memorial Mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. Arthur Duchnowicz officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are in ...