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Obituaries

Joseph William Spleet

Age 64 of Owosso, Joe unexpectedly passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 while doing what he enjoyed so much, putzing around his property doing chores on a beautiful day. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Hope Vineyard Church, with Pastor Bob Moore ...

Chester Henry Donajkowski 

Chester Henry Donajkowski, 94, of Cathro, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Chester was born September 30, 1931, to the late Henry and Florence (Smigelski) Donajkowski. He graduated in the 1st class of Catholic Central High School in June ...

Derek Christianson

Derek Christianson, 56, died unexpectedly of natural causes on October 20, 2025. Born August 8,1969, Derek grew up in Alpena, Michigan, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Tech in Civil Engineering, and went to work for the Federal Highway Administration; his projects included ...

Rodney M LaCross

Rodney Michael LaCross, 71, of Nahma passed away October 24th at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, following a short battle with cancer. He was born August 15, 1954 to Raymond and Iva (June ) LaCross. He was raised in Alpena, Michigan until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1971 where ...

Arnold Kindt

“Kind, sweet, genuine, loveable” – words repeated often when speaking of Arnold Kindt – aman of unwavering courage and strength, never more evident than in these last few monthsof his life here on earth as he battled cancer and Alzheimer’s. A true gentleman, alwayswearing a smile, ...

Gerald “Jerry” Mellen

Gerald “Jerry” Mellen, 88, of Posen passed away Friday, October 25, 2025, at Hillman Haven. Jerry Mellen was born February 23, 1937 to the late Harlow and Bessie (Thomson) Mellen. Jerry married Ethel Houghmaster on July 13, 1957, and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2016. Ethel ...