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Obituaries

RHODA G. SCHALK

June 21, 1950 - April 19, 2025 Rhoda G. Schalk, age 74, of Belknap Township, passed away at Medilodge in Rogers City on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born in Detroit to Raymond and Florence (Wagner) Glomski on June 21, 1950. Rhoda graduated from Cooley High School in 1968. On ...

ROBERT CHARLES MEIXELL

April 11, 2025 Robert Charles Meixell, age 88, formerly lifelong resident of Alpena, recently of Lapeer, passed away on April 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Mayford, and two sons. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Word of Life Baptist Church, ...

JEAN STEWART

March 3, 2025 Jean Stewart, 88, of Alpena, passed away March 3, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. until the memorial service at 1 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church in Spruce. Arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.

THOMAS HENRY LaVIGNE

June 12, 1952 - April 16, 2025 Thomas Henry LaVigne, a cherished family man, respected colleague, and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in his hometown of Alpena, where he was also born on June 12, 1952. His life was a testament to the power of dedication, love, ...

PAUL F. HAWKINS

Dec. 20, 1933 - April 12, 2025 Paul F. Hawkins, 91, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Besser Senior Living in Alpena. Paul was born Dec. 20, 1933 to Paul R. and Gladys (Wethy) Hawkins in Pontiac, MI. He is survived by his wife Brenda Hawkins, (nee Herman), four ...

SUSAN JOSEPHINE KIRKWOOD

April 13, 2025 Susan Josephine Kirkwood, a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and pillar of faith within her community, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 78. Susan’s unwavering faith in God truly guided her life. As a dedicated ...