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James Milford Casler, 71, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Medilodge of Alpena. James was born on December 18, 1948 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Abe and Opal (Seabrook) Casler. He was an active member of New Life Fellowship and an avid fisherman. Surviving are his three children, Bryon (Jennifer) Casler, Connie (Damon) Suiter, Kristina Casler; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Woods; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Casler was preceded in death...

Brian Keith Gauthier, 57, of Hubbard Lake passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at home. Brian was born on June 17, 1963 in Alpena to the late Forrest and Barbara (Craner) Gauthier. He worked at Omni until becoming ill. On October 1, 1988, he married Margaret Ciarkowski. Brian enjoyed hunting, baking, watching movies, and spending quality time with family. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Cassandara (fiancé Jacob Parnell), Samantha Gauthier; siblings, Monroe Gauthier,...

Mabel E. Sweazey, 91, of Alpena passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Turning Brook. Mabel E. Jacobs was born on March 24, 1929 in Alpena County to the late Charles and Grace (Spragg) Jacobs. On September 15, 1951, she married Kenneth Sweazey. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2020. Mabel was a member of Spratt United Methodist Church. Surviving are her three children, Sharry Sweazey, Douglas (Cathy) Sweazey, and Darlene Sweazey. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Sweazey;...

James Robert Wyman, 60 years young, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland. Jim was born in Alpena on October 30, 1959 to the late Frank and Tracy (Mandock) Wyman.  He worked as a carpenter, loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his two kids, and building something out of nothing. Surviving are his children, Jared Wyman, Rachel and Scott Adams; two brothers, Gary and Holly Wyman, Bob Wyman; nieces and nephews, Travis (Anna)...

Sally Charlene Okhuysen, 79, of Ossineke passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Alpena.Sally Charlene Anderson was born June 7, 1941 to the late Lloyd and Leta (Bean) Anderson.  Sally retired from the United States Postal Service and enjoyed volunteering for the Alpena Garden Club and the Besser Museum.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all that loved her.  Sally enjoyed painting, arts and crafts, playing cards, the...

Betty Teller Huffman, 92, of East Tawas passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas. Betty Teller BreMiller was born on September 29, 1927 in Chicago to the late Clifford and Mildred (Bucher) BreMiller.  On August 31, 1950, she married Loyal Glen Huffman.  He preceded her in death on November 30, 2003.  Betty was a former member of the Farmington Presbyterian Church.  She was an active volunteer for the Detroit Institute of Arts, where...

Phyllis Faith Suszek, 87, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Besser Senior Living Community. Phyllis Faith Frantz was born on September 4, 1932 in Alpena to the late Ernest and Helen (Schwabe) Frantz. On November 29, 1957, she married George Suszek at Sacred Heart Roman Church in Oscoda. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1988. Phyllis was a member of All Saints Parish. She enjoyed cooking for her family. Surviving are her four children, Mary Santamour, Bill (Sandy)...

Joyce Worniak, 76, of Ossineke passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home surrounded by love. She was a Mother that inspired utter love, devotion, and respect in her children. Her genuine love for people impacted everyone she met for the better. It would be wrong to say that Mom lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When many would have broken, she stayed strong. She will be in our hearts, in our thoughts, in our...

Marie Mildred Bauer, 88, of Alpena passed away, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home with her family at her side.Marie Mildred Miller was born in Detroit on July 13, 1932 to the late Edwin and Gertrude (Petrie) Miller.  She worked as a home health aide and was a member of All Saints Parish. Surviving are children, Nancy Kowalski, David (Cheryl) Bauer, Kenneth (Darla) Bauer, Jeffery (Claire) Girard, Anthony (Brenda) Bauer, Andrew (Kerri) Bauer; 12 grandchildren, Raymond, Daniel, Lauren,...

Carol Ann Krentz, 77, of Hubbard Lake passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Carol Ann Hiske was born on January 14, 1943 in Detroit to the late William and Ella (Krist) Hiske. On October 6, 1978, she married Alfred N. Krentz. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2016. Carol was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters, Kelly (Curt) Miller, Lori Kornelson, Tammy...