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THOMAS LEO HOLLENBACK

Dear Tom, (Thomas Leo Hollenback, 90, of Alpena), though we were not ready for you to leave this earth on Jan. 10, 2023, we lived a long, blessed life together. You were a kind, caring, and courageous man and we will miss you dearly. Throughout your life you worked very hard and never gave up even when it seemed difficult. You were extremely proud when you became an Electrical Apprentice and later became a journeyman in 1956. When your employment took you to many different places throughout the United States, and even out of the country, you cherished every minute you were home. We ...

Dorothy Grillot

GRILLOT, Dorothy, 90, of Alpena, died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at MediLodge of Alpena. She is survived by three children, Linda Foster of Sidney, Ohio., Peter J. Grillot of Greenville, Ohio., and Ed (Cherylann) Grillot of Pace, Florida., and nine grandchildren. Dorothy has been taken for cremation from Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at karpushuntercares.com.

ALBERT C. SCHAUDT

Albert C. Schaudt, 73 of Rogers City, passed away Tuesday morning Jan. 24, 2023 at his home. The son of Elvin and Ella (Wolgast) Schaudt was born Sept. 12, 1949 in Rogers City. Albert grew up on a dairy farm in Pulawski Township and graduated from Posen High School in 1967. He worked for a brief time at United States Steel before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp in 1969 during the Vietnam War. After returning home he went back to the Calcite Plant and retired with 40 years of service. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Muszynski on Aug. 31, 1990. Albert always kept ...

DONALD ‘JIM’ JAMES FREDLUND

Donald “Jim” James Fredlund, 94, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away to his Heavenly home on Jan. 23, 2023. Jim was born to Lawrence and Gladys (Sleeman) Fredlund in South Range, Michigan on Aug. 8, 1928. Jim worked for 24 years as an air traffic controller for the United States Air Force until his retirement Jan. 31, 1970. He then worked as Vice President at Alpena Savings Bank until his retirement Oct. 1, 1983. Jim was married to his first wife Barbara Fredlund until her passing in May of 2000. He then married Lockey Hollingsworth (Griswold) on March 29, 2001 who he spent ...

Michael Steven Gutka

GUTKA, Michael Steven died at his home on Jan. 25, 2023, under the care of hospice at the age of 68. Surviving are his brothers Marty Gutka,Jay (Olga) Gutka; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be given at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 531 Long Rapids Road, Alpena on Saturday, Feb, 11 at 2 p.m. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

DORIS MAE MICHAUD

Doris Mae Michaud of Midland, Michigan passed away on Jan. 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was at peace. She was born in Detroit on Feb. 17, 1930, to Jim and Winnie Martin and grew up in Alpena. Doris married her sweetheart Terry Michaud on Aug. 19, 1950, in Alpena. Doris is survived by her husband Terry, her daughters Mary (Dennis) Baese, Pat (Mike) Messinger, Kim Michaud, and her sons Jim (Betsy) Michaud and Terry Lee Michaud, as well as her sister Sally (Karl) Mustafaga. Her six grandchildren, Geni (Erik) Harclerode, Josh Messinger, Melissa Baese (Peter) Berk, Molly ...