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Obituaries

Bernice Zolnierek

Bernice M. Zolnierek, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully died on Nov. 8, 2025, at Turning Brook AFC. Born on May 8, 1930, in Alpena, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie (Wcisel) Kieliszewski. Bernice lived a life devoted to her family and community. ...

James Fleck

James Kenneth Fleck, father, brother and USN veteran died on Sept. 30, 2025. Born June 12, 1944. Born to Allen Charles Fleck and Melba Bernice Kinsel he was 1 of 12 siblings-Dan, Tom, Ray, Allen, Joe, Ruby, Beverly, Marva, Shirley, Sharon and Linda. He is survived by his two children James ...

Charles Kirchoff

Charles Joseph Kirchoff, 77, of Posen passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at his home. Charles was born Sept. 22, 1948, in Dearborn to the late Norman and Helen (Stabryla) Kirchoff. On Nov. 23, 1984, he married Robin Kangas. He enjoyed fishing, scratch-off tickets, and Tiger baseball. Also, ...

Elaine Marzean

Elaine Ruth Marzean, 95, of Alpena died on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Medilodge of Green View. Elaine Ruth Williams was born July 15, 1930, in Alpena to the late Frank and Clara (Brilinski) Williams. On Dec. 17, 1949, she married Raphael Marzean. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2011. Elaine ...

Thomas Macklem

Thomas Charles Macklem, 75, of Ossineke died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born Nov. 23, 1949, in Sheridan, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Lillian (Schultz) Macklem. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1967 – 1970 and retired as a truck driver for Koenig. Thomas ...

Wilbur Bleau

Wilbur George Bleau, Jr., 67, of Alpena died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. “Webb” was born July 19, 1958 in Alpena to the late Wilbur and Betty (Arlt) Bleau. A life-long resident of the area, he enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed playing ...