Dorothy A. Britcher, who filled her family’s life with sunshine, entered into the joys of Heaven on July 28, 2021, at the age of 85. Dorothy is survived by the love of her life, husband Eric Britcher, her children Curtis (Vicky), Cheryl, Dina, and Eric B. (Thuy), and the grandchildren ...

Carol Kline, of Santa Monica, California, passed away on July 22, 2021. Carol was originally from Alpena and resided in California for many years. She worked as a nurse and later as a case manager at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. She is survived by her partner, Fred Daukantas, ...

Barbara Lee Nitchman, age 83, of Presque Isle passed away July 23, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born Jan. 4, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio to Loren and Elizabeth (Gram) Randall. Barbara was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a person who was always willing to help ...

William (Billy) Arpin, age 58, of Alpena, passed away on July 26, 2021. Billy was born to Carrie and William (Bill) E. Arpin on May 18, 1963. He is survived by his beloved cat, Croissant, his sisters, Charlotte Allen, Judi (Fred) Hart, and Dixie Hayes as well as several nieces and nephews. ...

Joyce Mildred Jones, formerly of Blue Springs, Missouri, died July 23, 2021, at MidMichigan Medical Center-Alpena. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on Feb. 2, 1927, the daughter of David and Quida (Harris) Melvin. She grew up in Juniper, Georgia with four siblings and graduated from high ...

Timothy Orban, age 65, of Alpena, passed away peacefully after battling cancer on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Besser Senior Living Community. On April 12, 1956, Timothy was born to Florian and Geraldine (Nowicki) Orban in Alpena, Michigan. He worked for the American Steamship Company for 35 ...