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Paul Frank Ferrando, 66, of Alpena passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born October 17, 1951 in Cheboygan to the late Frank and Viola (McWhirter) Ferrando. He served in the United States Army and worked as a police officer for the City of Bloomfield Hills, retiring in 2005. On June 10, 2011, he married Karen Kirschner. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2016. ...

Craig L. Snider, 64, of Alpena passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Surviving are his wife, Jerilyn Weide; two brothers, Terry Snider, Jeff Snider; and sister, Julie Nighster. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Kay Snider. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2018...

Robert M. Seres, 30, of Alpena passed away, Sunday, May 20, 2018. Robert was born on July 17, 1987 in Alpena to Daniel and Geraldine (Ristau) Seres. Bob will be remembered for his love and wisdom he gave to his family. He loved to fish and sell things. His summer was also full of things to do. Bob worked at Hunan restaurant until he got hurt and had complications where he had to quit. ...

Julie Ann Mischley, 66, of Alpena passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Julie Ann Egelski was born July 5, 1951 in Alpena to the late Louie and Theresa (Partyka) Egelski. On June 6, 1981 she married Donald Mischley. Julie was a member of Living Hope Church and Friends Together. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and cooking. ...

Edward H. Avery, 76, of Alpena passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018. Edward was born on July 29, 1941 in Wellington Township to the late Orville and Marie (Kollien) Avery. He was raised as a farm boy and attended school in Hillman. On January 28, 1961, Edward married the love of his life, Mary DeCaire. Edward worked as a mason and retired from Alpena General Hospital. Whether he was fishing or hunting, chasing...

Shirley Mae Pugh, 91, of Herron passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Precious Days AFC Home in Ossineke. Shirley Mae Smith was born in Alpena on September 24, 1926 to the late Elive and Norma (May) Smith and married Royal S. Pugh on November 14, 1944 in Alpena.  He preceded her in death on November 28, 1984. Surviving are her daughter Patricia (Kenneth) Smith; son, Terry (Marsha)...

Jerry Lee Howay, 58, of Spruce passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born January 18, 1960 in Alpena to Donald and Eleanor (Gohl) Howay. On October 15, 1983 he married JoAnn Lafave. Jerry worked as a mechanic at Alpena Collision retiring in 2004 due to illness. He participated in bump and runs racing with his son and nephew Shawn. Jerry enjoyed mentoring youth at his shop and will be...

Emily Ann Cloft, 21, of Alpena passed away from an unexpected medical event (pulmonary embolism) on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Emily was born in Alpena on April 11, 1997 to Brian and Shari (Hoppe) Cloft.  She graduated for Alpena High School Class of 2015 and has been attending Alpena Community College.  For the past three years she has been employed at Dean Arbour Ford...

Dale Stanley Himes, 80, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2018, at his Long Rapids home surrounded by family. Dale lived a full life and lived it well. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and neighbor. Dale quietly embodied a unique combination of strength, warmth, selflessness and service. Dale was born November 24, 1937, in Alpena to Stanley and Kathleen (McRae) Himes. He was a loving husband of over 60 years. Dale married Donna...

Jeffrey Eli Webster, 58, of Wake Village Texas, previously of Alpena, MI, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2018, after an eventful life lived, surrounded by his children. Jeff was born in Alpena on June 12, 1959, one of four children to the late John and Mary Ann Webster. Growing up on Webster Road, Jeff spent his childhood outdoors and his summers playing baseball. As a self-proclaimed wild child, he will be remembered...