Michael Joseph Wawro born on Nov. 17, 1953, died suddenly Feb. 23, 2026, at My Michigan Medical Center. He was born in Flint to Edward and Patricia (Dalton) Wawro. Michael attended St. John Vianney High School and graduated from Central High School both in Flint. He was part of the University ...

Betty L. Smith, 94, left this world on Feb. 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness. Betty was born in Detroit and grew up in Long Rapids. After getting married she resided in Beverly Hills, MI until retiring and then moved to Spring Hill, Florida. She is predeceased ...

ARNDT, Richard, 77, of Harrisville, died Feb. 23, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.

Ann-Marie Ruder, age 81, of Presque Isle, died on Feb. 22, 2026, after battling COPD for 30+ years. She was the first child born to Edwin and Evelyn (Otto) Ruder and lived in Detroit until 2012. She is survived by her brother Leon Frank, nephew Christopher, grandniece Bethany; her sister Eileen ...

Sonja Louise Briley, 72, of Alpena died on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, of an apparent heart attack. Sonja Louise Zielaskowski was born in Alpena on Feb. 20, 1954, to the late Alex and Jean (Egelski) Zielaskowski. Sonja worked and retired from Alpena Medical Arts. She enjoyed gardening, casino ...

On Feb. 18, our mother, Nancy, passed from this life while at her home, surrounded by her family. Nancy Jean Christian was born in Cheboygan on Aug. 18, 1930, to Napoleon James and Ann Christian. She was the second of six children. She met our father, Charles, on a blind date, and that night ...