WILLIAM ‘BILL’ FLECK

February 1, 2023

1st Sergeant William “Bill” Fleck, United States Army (Retired), of Presque Isle, Michigan, passed on Jan. 25, 2023, from wounds and trauma he suffered during multiple humanitarian and combat deployments with the United States Marine Corps and United States Army in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Bill was born to Raymond F. Fleck Sr and Sandra E. Fleck on Nov. 10, 1969, in Alpena, Michigan. After graduating from Alpena High School, Bill joined the United States Marine Corps, where he was selected for and served in the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Special Operations Group, ...

MARY LOU KALISCH HOLMES

January 31, 2023

Mary Lou Holmes, 91 of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Mary Lou was born to the late Gustav and Mary (Schultz) Kalisch on Nov. 29, 1931. Ms. Holmes was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter Susan (Francis “Brownie”) Flanders of Charlevoix, her son Stuart Wilson (partner, Deborah Bumbalough) of Midland, Michigan, her sister Mildred LaDouce of Bay City, five grandchildren, Kelli (Dr. Kyle) Anderson, Nathan (Laura) Wilson, Brandon (Kara) Wilson, Lauren Wilson, Samantha (Ken) Bosah, and ...

LINDA MANNING

January 31, 2023

Linda Manning, 71, of Alpena passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 at MediLodge of Alpena. Linda was born March 31, 1951 in Alpena to the late Donald and Joyce (Meno) Manning. Linda was a kind, meek person who was always willing to help whenever needed. She was a cook at Big Boy restaurant for many years. She enjoyed crafts, and helping put together holiday meals at the community room where she resided. She was a long time member at TriPoint Church of God where she enjoyed helping during various events. Linda is survived by her brothers, Roger (Jean) Manning, and Wally (Bobette) ...

Barbara Glover

January 31, 2023

GLOVER, Barbara, 78, of Alpena, died on Jan. 30, 2023. She is survived by her husband Russ Glover. Barbara has been taken for cremation with no services planned at this time. McWilliams Funeral Home has assisted the family.

LELA ALENE COHOON

January 30, 2023

Lela Alene Cohoon, 95, of Hillman, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Lela Alene Slight was born in Reed City on Dec. 10, 1927, to the late Floyd and Alberta (Sims). On May 21, 1949, she married Murel Cohoon. She was an avid reader, enjoyed quilting, gardening and traveling with her husband with their camper. Surviving are her husband, Murel; five children, Carol Best, Sue Cohoon, Steven (Susan) Cohoon, Muriel Cohoon, Fern Cohoon; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marian Woods. Mrs. Cohoon was preceded in death by her ...

HOWARD DALLAS FRENCH

January 28, 2023

On Jan. 27, 2023, as his loving wife held him, Howard Dallas French passed through the physical experience we call death. His caring, devoted family was with him. Born on May 14, 1945 to Robert and Annette (Rose) French, he was named after his uncle who died at Normandy. He attended Bingham and McPhee schools where he liked to tell stories of being a bit of a stinker (which his parents never believed) during his elementary years. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1963, playing several sports but excelling at basketball. He is still listed as one of the top scorers in Alpena High ...