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Homer Dale Clewley, 75, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home. Homer was born April 7, 1943, in Taylor, Michigan to the late Everett and Mildred (Cohoon) Clewley. On September 15, 1962 he married Barbara Rygwelski. He worked at Great North Foods, retiring in 2008. Homer enjoyed hunting, gardening, and being in the woods. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; 4 children, Mary Clewley, Tim (Tami) Clewley, Michelle (Kevin) Charania, Steve Clewley; 8 grandchildren, Ryan, Tate,...

Evelyn Genevieve Lane, 86, of Alpena passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Medilodge of Hillman. Evelyn Genevieve Dave was born February 16, 1932 in Detroit to the late George and Gladys Dave. On August 11, 1951, she married George Lane. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1994. Evelyn was a member of All Saints Parish and enjoyed gardening, reading, was an avid walker, and loved animals. Surviving are her six children, George (Raynell) Lane, Joseph Lane, Patrick (Pamela) Lane, Gordon...

Joan Marie Edmonds, 71, of Posen passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Joan Marie Himes was born in Alpena County on March 28, 1947 to the late Stanley and Kathleen (McRae) Himes.  On August 21, 1965 she married Bruce Edmonds.  She enjoyed fishing, playing cards and baking. Surviving are her husband, Bruce, 3 children; Amy (Larry Thomas) Cramer, Bonnie (Dan Fransee) Kihn, Darwin (Lynn) Edmonds; 4 grandchildren, Aaron (Jessa) Kihn, Blaise Kihn,...

George Joseph Coleman, 81, of Hubbard Lake passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home. George was born April 9, 1937, in Dearborn to the late John and Nora (McKenna) Coleman. On October 17, 1958, he married Shirley Duncan. George worked for Ford, retiring on May 1, 1993. He attended St. Catherine Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing, playing cards and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Shirley; 3 children, Jack (Tracy) Coleman, Theresa (Karl) Bullock, Kevin (Lisa)...

Brian Jon Nowland, 55, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home of an apparent heart attack. Brian was born on December 2, 1963 to Leonard and Joyce (Gapske) Nowland.  He has been employed at Fiber Char for the past 23 years.  On October 7, 1989 he married Carol Szymanski.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding quads with his daughter, Stephanie. Surviving are his wife, Carol; daughter, Stephanie; mother, Joyce Nowland; father-in-law, Gary (Lorraine)...

George Douglas Perkins, 64, was called to Heaven on January 15, 2019 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. God saw that he was tired and on the wings of his angels he went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He will be sadly missed by all but never forgotten by the ones that love him and his beloved dog, Sandy. George was born March 25, 1954 in Detroit to George and Lucille (Jensen) Perkins. On May 29, 1976, he...

Charlotte Augusta (Smigelski) Tulgetske, 98, of Alpena passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her home. Charlotte Augusta Castrop was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 13, 1920 to the late Fred and Mary (Weber) Castrop.  She married Stanley Smigelski on September 9, 1940. She volunteered as a teacher’s aide at Oxbow School. Along with her husband, they owned a Polaris dealership. Her love was farming. She enjoyed hunting, and fishing with her father-in-law. Stanley preceded her in...

Beverly Doris Walters, 95, of Alpena passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her home. Beverly Doris Tiffany was born June 22, 1923 to the late Walker and Mamie (Gibson) Tiffany. On August 7, 1943, she married Robert Walters. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2007. Beverly was a member of Davisburg United Methodist Church and Holly United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, painting, and doing crossword puzzles. Surviving are her three children, Cathy King, John (Kim) Walters,...

Dixie Collins, 79, of Alpena passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving caregivers. Dixie Bates was born on October 15, 1939 in Chesaning to the late Earl and Thelma (Detwiller) Bates.  Dixie served in the United States Navy until her honorable discharge.  On June 14, 1969 she married Warren “Vit” Collins.  He preceded her in death on May 12, 1993.  Dixie was a member of Word of Life Baptist Church, DAV and the VFW.  She...

Doris Darlene Kindt, 85, of Alpena passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Davison Home. Doris Darlene Kirchoff was born April 20, 1933 in Alpena to the late Ernest and Leta (LeRoy) Kirchoff. On June 29, 1963 she married Louis Kindt. She worked at Alpena Peoples Bank and retired from NBD. Doris was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, oil painting, and spending time with family. Surviving are her husband, Louis; two children, Bill (Kelly) Kindt, Lou Ann...