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Rochford “Rocky” Allan Neville, 83, of Posen passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at home following an extended illness. Rocky was born July 24, 1935 to the late Edward and Mary (Ringleb) Neville. He served in the United States Army. On October 26, 1964, he married Carolyn Atkinson. Rocky worked for GM in Flint for 30 years until his first retirement in 1992. Later he became a bus driver for Hillman Community Schools until illness forced him into his second retirement. Surviving...

Diana Elizabeth Morris, 77, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.  Diana was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 29, 1942 to the late Earl and Jeanette (Hoy) Adams. Diana was an avid baseball fan, loved to play games with her family and friends and was well-known for her cooking, hospitality and joking personality. She is survived by her five children, Brian and Shawna Morris, Angela and Michael Freeman, Katrina and Michael Wallace, Michael Morris and Patricia Freeman;...

Eleanor Doris Howay, 81, of Ossineke passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Eleanor Doris Gohl was born on July 24, 1937 to the late Guy and Sarah (Hawley) Gohl and married Donald Howay on August 6, 1955.  He preceded her in death on March 26, 2006.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are 3 sons, Douglas Howay, Kenneth (Tammy) Howay, Bruce Howay; 2 daughters-in-law, JoAnn Howay, Dana Howay; 8...

Lucille Mary Aube, age 90, of Ossineke passed away July 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born on February 11, 1929, in Ossineke to the late Frank and Lula (Newberry) LaFleur. On November 21, 1946, she married Arthur L. Aube; he preceded her in death on August 18, 1951. She married George Edward Aube on May 3, 1952; he preceded her in death on September 15, 1977. Lucille is survived by her eleven children: Judy Pluth of Ida Grove, IA, Patricia (Edward) Buck of...

Andrew Slater, 59, of Hillman passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Andrew was born November 25, 1959 in Alpena to the late Franklin and Mary (Reo) Slater. On August 12, 2000, he married Elizabeth Soik. Andrew was a member of Beaver Lake Community Church. He enjoyed volunteering and raising his chickens. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, MaryAnn (Ben) Kinsel; two step- children, Steven (Allysha Losinski) Casebier, Jennifer Kane; 6...

Donna C. Klein, 81, of Hillman passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home. Donna Clara Vogt was born in Royston on May 31, 1938 to the late Frederick and Sarah (Edgar) Vogt, and married Carl Klein on March 2, 1957.  He preceded her in death on October 13, 2004.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Royston and enjoyed gardening and canning. Surviving are 2 children Michael and Tina Klein, Kelli and Michael Hardin; daughter-in-law, Carol Klein; 7...

George Edwin Holmes, 84, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. George was born October 27, 1934 in Harrisville to the late Edwin and Florence (Phillips) Holmes. He served in the United States Army. On October 26, 2001, he married Janice K. McCoy. George owned and operated ABC Homes, until retiring in 2010. He was a member of the Exchange Club and enjoyed golfing. Surviving are his wife, Janice; 3 sons, Brian (Rene) Holmes, Jeff (Louanne)...

Sandra J. Beaubien, 75, of Alpena passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at home with family after a long battle with many illnesses. Sandra J. Schultz was born September 7, 1943 to the late Ernest and Ida (Schad) Schultz. On September 23, 1987, she married Raymond J. Beaubien. Surviving are her husband, of 32 years, Raymond; two daughters, Roxanne (Christopher) Skiera, Robin (Andrew Filipiak) Sobeck; 4 grandchildren, Christopher (Sara) LaPlaunt, Jessica St. Onge, Tara (Jacob) Beauvais; Trent...

Lorraine May Leathead, 91, loving mother and grandmother of Alpena, passed away at home on July 12, 2019. Lorraine May Olson was born in Alpena on May 1, 1928 to the late Arthur and Lillian (Anderson) Olson.  She was employed by Huron Portland Cement until 1986.  She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Ruth Circle. Surviving are two children, Kay (Mick) Zinsli of Alpena, William (Elizabeth) Leathead of Bradner, OH; 5 grandchildren, Anne (Mike) Wilson, Rebecca...

Helen Katherine Kreft, 89, of Alpena passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Helen Katherine Wisniewski was born September 10, 1929 in Lapeer County to the late Frank and Catherine (Zmishloney) Wisniewski. On September 9, 1950, she married Leopold Kreft. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1989. Helen and Leo owned and operated Leo’s Meat Market for 23 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was very active with both the church...