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Obituaries

Kristin Berles

Kristin Berles passed away on May 29, 2025. She was 52 years old, born on Oct. 7, 1972. She is survived by her husband Jim and her daughter Amelia. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce Andriot Watson, her brother, Michael Watson (Kristen), sister-in-law, Kathy (fiance, Jim Williams) ...

Donald Eugene Urban Sr.

Donald “Gene” Urban, Sr., 87, of Massillion, OH, formerly of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with his wife Barbara by his side. Gene was born in Massillon, Ohio, where he obtained his Master's degree in Education. He taught many years at Franklin Elementary. He ...

Wayne Thomas Hilla

My name is Wayne Thomas Hilla. I was 76 when I passed away on May 23, 2025, peacefully with family by my side. I was born on Jan. 18, 1949, to Phillip and Ann (Lubeke). I graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1967. I played football for the Thunderbolts. I was a member of the ...

John Francis Hoos Sr.

HOOS, Sr. John Francis, age 88, of Ossineke, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by his devoted and loving family, and Hospice Care in Cocoa, Florida. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 5, 1936 to John Hoos and Marie Wilkins. John graduated from Edwin C. Denby ...

Jane Marie McClain

Jane Marie (Gilmet) McClain, age 65, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Centreville, Maryland following a brave battle with cancer. Born on Sept. 9, 1959, in Alpena, Michigan, Jane was the daughter of Donna Reinke and the late Gerald Gilmet. She grew up in northern Michigan and ...

Margaret M. Arpin

Margaret M. Arpin, 93, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Margaret M. Minton was born in Alpena on Sept. 9, 1931, to the late Martin and Mary (Timmreck) Minton. She retired from Alpena Public Schools, was a member of the All Saints of ...