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Archie Albert Brege, 89, of Alpena passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at Medilodge of Alpena. Archie was born on March 8, 1931 in Moltke Township, Michigan to the late Paul and Theresa (Schaedig) Brege. He served in the United States Army. On July 20, 1957, he married Deanna Joppich. Archie worked at Abitibi, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed playing baseball and loved nature. Surviving are his wife, Dee; four children, Laura (James) Armantrout,...

Verna Louise (Wilds) Mace, 71, of Alpena, went to be with our Lord on March 22, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1949 in Alpena to the late Roy & Katherine (Cicero) Wilds and resided in Hawks until the family moved to Ossineke in 1954.  She graduated from Alpena High School in 1967 and attended Alpena Community College.  She worked for Besser Co., Graphic Controls/Fletcher Paper Co.  She was a member of the Ossineke Eagles, and Alpena Moose Lodge.  After...

David Lee Schaedig, 49, of Alpena passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home.David was born on October 20, 1970 in Alpena, Michigan to Denny and Carol (Elowsky) Schaedig. He worked at Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health. David was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Dave graduated from Lake Superior State University in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  He enjoyed playing baseball and hunting.Surviving are his mother, Carol; three brothers, Mark, Wayne,...

Dolores Arlene Sims, 85, of Alpena passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at her home. Dolores Arlene Prena was born on October 1, 1934 in Alpena to the late Harold and Olga (Weicht) Prena. She married Arnold Wade in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1964. Later, she married Roger Sims on June 17, 1967 with whom she lived the remainder of her life. Dolores enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing Scriptural teachings. Surviving are her husband, Roger; five children, Ricardo...

Debra Lynn Smith, 63, of Barton City passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at her son’s home. Debra Lynn Sobeck was born on February 14, 1957 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Ralph and Barbara (Klein) Sobeck. In November 1975, she married Dallas Minton and later married Daniel Smith on February 14, 1997. Surviving are her two children, Lisa (Chris) Lorentzen, Dallas (Amy) Minton; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; four brothers, Terry (Lisa) Sobeck, Stephen (Amanda) Bober,...

Eleanore M. Wikaryasz, 79, of Alpena died at home on Saturday, March 14, 2020.  Her loving family surrounded her as she went peacefully into the arms of her Lord. Eleanore M. Longpre was born July 11, 1940 in Hillman to the late Gordon and Clara (Kline) Longpre.  She married Stanley J. Wikaryasz on August 21, 1965.  She worked as a Human Resources Leader at Louisiana-Pacific, formerly Abitibi-Price Corporation, for 44 years.  She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church...

Jennifer Lynn (Prittie) Meyer, 45, began her eternal life with Jesus on March 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Jennifer Lynn Prittie was born on June 29, 1974 in Alpena, Michigan to Richard and Kathleen (McKinnon) Prittie.  Jenny lived her entire life in the Ossineke and Alpena area, but her family and friends reach around the country as well as the globe.  In her adult life, Jenny had several passions, mothering her sons, celebrating family, gardening and...

 Chinnamma Philip Kuriakose, 74, of Alpena passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at her home. Chinnamma Philip Chacko was born on January 26, 1946 in Udayamperoor, Kerala, India to the late Xavier and Anna (Joseph) Chacko and married Joy Kuriakose on May 28, 1973.  Chinnamma immigrated to the United States in 1980 and completed her citizenship in 1994.  She worked as a nurse for many years including at Tendercare – Alpena, Tendercare – Greenview, Alpena General Hospital and...

Phyllis Barbara Kirchoff, 84, of Alpena passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at Medilodge of Greenview. Phyllis Barbara Anthony was born on August 22, 1935 in Midland, Michigan to the late Peter and Ada (Butcher) Anthony. On August 25, 1973, she married James Kirchoff. Phyllis worked at Kroeger, retiring after 25 years. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, and walking. Surviving are her husband, James; two children, Ardith (Fred) Lupton, Trish Fetterolf; stepson, Greg (Lynn)...

Dylan Jerald Watson, 24, of Alpena went to his heavenly home peacefully after a long battle with a pituitary tumor, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Metro Hospital in Wyoming surrounded by his loving family. Dylan was born on November 30, 1995, in Alpena to Edward and Dawn (Standen) Watson. He worked at Northeast Community Mental Health as a Community Support Worker for the past six years. Dylan was a member of Alpena Free Methodist Church. He loved collecting flashlights, knives, and tools....