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Geraldine Ruth LaFleure, 77, of Alpena passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Geraldine Ruth Matzke was born August 9, 1941 in Alpena to the late Charles and Edna (VanSipe) Metzke. On September 19, 1959 she married Henry LaFleure. He preceded her in death on February 29, 2012. Together they enjoyed camping in St. Ignace and road trips. Geraldine was a lifetime member of the Alpena V.F.W. 2496 Auxiliary and the Eagles 1241. She was very proud of...

Owen E. “Mick” Keegan, 80, of Hillman passed away from declining health on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Medilodge – Hillman. Owen Edgar Keegan was born in Rust Township on March 16, 1938 to the late Charles and M. Isabelle (Klein) Keegan and married Patricia Palmer on August 1, 1959.  Mick was a long-time member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and trustee for many years.  He was a respected 5th generation carpenter.  Mick served on...

Robert Ivan Sylvester, 85, of Alpena passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Surviving are his wife, Janice; 8 children, Kim (James) Gamache, Charlene Hale, William (Lori) Sylvester, Sherry (Roger) Millard, Robert Sylvester, Jr., Laurie (Lloyd) Douglas, Janice (Les) Seres, Scott (Lynn) Sylvester; 24 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; siblings, Jim Arlt, Shirley Slater, Janet Mosier, and Jerry Arbuckle. Cremation arrangements have been...

Linda Jean Wissmiller, 75, of Alpena passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her home. Linda Jean Pinkel was born January 12, 1943 in Alpena to the late Elmer and Dora (McDonald) Pinkel. On March 28, 1967 she married Howard Wissmiller. Linda enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and being outside. Surviving are her husband, Howard; two sons, Robert (Lisa) Wissmiller, Jeffrey (fiancée Bobbi) Wissmiller; granddaughter, Jaedyn; and sister, Shirley Pinkel. Cremation arrangements...

Danny Allen McEwen, 70, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home. Danny was born May 3, 1948 in Cheboygan, Michigan to Roy and Lorna (Gouine) McEwen. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked at Abitibi, retiring in 2009. On April 19, 1974 he married Gloria Herring. Danny was a member of Alpena V.F.W. Post 2496. Surviving are his wife, Gloria; 5 children, Lisa Allocco, Thomas (fiancée Diane) Nestell, Harry (Jenny) Nestell, Kevin...

Charles Homer Allen, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home in Ossineke. Charles was born March 20, 1948 in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Orin and Rainy Allen. He moved to Michigan at the age of five. On February 18, 1967, he married Tania Martin. He worked for Eagle Picher Hillsdale Tool Division for 22 years and retired to Alpena. Charles, being an active hard-working man, came out of retirement and drove for Prell’s Towing Service for five...

Rhea Ann Spleet, 85, of Alpena passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw. Rhea Ann LeRoux was born June 14, 1933 in Alpena to the late Leo and LaVerne (Sabourin) LeRoux. On September 17, 1955 she married James Spleet. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2014. Rhea worked as a supervisor at K-Mart, retiring in 1996. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Surviving are her son, Joseph (Cheryl) Spleet; 5 grandchildren, Lisa, Casimir,...

John James Smigelski, 87, of Alpena passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Medilodge of Greenview. John was born in Alpena on August 5, 1931 to the late John and Josephine (Precord) Smigelski and married Darlene Sylvester on April 14, 1956.  He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and retired from the Fletcher Paper Company.  John was active with HEAL.  He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  John’s passions...

Avis J. Snyder, 78, of Alpena passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at her home. Avis J. Clewley was born June 20, 1940 in Melvindale, Michigan to the late Everett and Mildred (Cohoon) Clewley. In June 1958 she married Darwin Snyder. She enjoyed riding motorcycles across the country, Bingo, playing games, and cooking. Surviving are her husband, Darwin; 3 children, Mark (Sandra) Snyder, Brenda Peck, Ronald Snyder; daughter-in-law, June (Bill) Snyder; 11 grandchildren; 12 great...

Steven J. McDonald, 56, of Alpena passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home. Steven was born November 23, 1961 in Alpena to Robert and Shirley (Lamp) McDonald. On August 4, 1984 he married Dawn Kruger. Steven worked as a carpenter most of his life. He enjoyed traveling, camping, biking, hiking, and the outdoors. Most recent and most important, being “Papoo” to his granddaughters. Surviving are his wife, Dawn; two daughters, Melissa (Jarret) Krajniak, Racheal McDonald;...