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Clarice Arlene Belaire, 87, of Alpena passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Medilodge – Greenview. Clarice Arlene Reynolds was born in Alpena on February 4, 1931 to the late Albert and Gretchen (Sanborn) Reynolds.  She married Andrew Belaire, Jr. on July 12, 1986 and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2004.  She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church – Alpena.  Clarice enjoyed baking, playing cards and was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan. Surviving are 2...

Kevin Raymond Stepanski, 50, of Alpena passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at home, following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Kevin was born in Alpena on October 19, 1967 to Raymond and Dora (Dubey) Stepanski. He worked at Eagle Engineering for 28 years. Kevin was a bass player in the band “The Last Shot”. Surviving are his father, Raymond Stepanski; 3 sisters, Julie (Donald) Bey, Karen (Jim) Breitschuh, Jane Stepanski; twin brother, Keith Stepanski; 5 nieces and...

Barbara Ann Diamond, 92, of Alpena passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her home. Barbara Ann Oliver was born March 23, 1926 in Alpena to the late Merville and Gladys (Bloom) Oliver. On December 7, 1950 she married Clair Diamond. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2013. She worked as a registered nurse. Barbara was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ. She played piano her lifetime and taught for many years. Barbara enjoyed her fellow musicians with the Alpena...

Kenneth L. MacKinnon, 83, of Alpena passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at Medilodge – Alpena, following an extended illness. Ken was born November 26, 1934, in Spruce to the late Dan and Rose (Sims) MacKinnon.  On August 24, 1957, he married Elaine Wilson at St. Anne Catholic Church in Alpena. Ken was a builder by trade and was very meticulous about carpentry finish work.  He enjoyed building homes from start to finish, and his skills were second to none.  He was...

Kimberly Ann Marie Cecilia “Badddd” Michalski, 63, Alpena passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her home. Kimberly was born in Saginaw on November 28, 1954 to Robert and Eva (Pomerville) Horn.  She enjoyed doing crafts, baking, cooking, entertaining and thrift store shopping. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; 2 children, Jason and Hollie Michalski, Shannon Michalski; grandson, Daniel; her father, Robert Horn; 4 siblings, Joe Horn, Frank Horn, Sarah Horn, John Horn;...

God called the soul of Patricia Jane (Magin) Thompson home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. Pat entered this world on August 12, 1925. She was born to the late Richard and Frances Magin at their home on 1014 Merchant Street in Alpena, MI. She was a student at St Mary’s Catholic School and a 1943 cum laud graduate of Alpena High School where she proudly never missed a day of school. Upon graduation she was selected to work for the Army and US...

Dolores Mary Misel, 89, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Medilodge of Alpena. Dolores Mary Kujawa was born May 22, 1929, in Alpena to the late Mitchell and Angela (Modrzynski) Kujawa. On February 7, 1952, she married Lionel Misel. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1992. Dolores worked in housekeeping, retiring from Alpena General Hospital in 1989. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, Sudoku puzzles, puzzles, old movies, and the...

Linda Marie DeRosia, 64, of Hillman passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda Marie Richiert was born in Detroit on February 12, 1954 to the late Marvin and Dorothy (Klein) Richiert.  She worked for the Alpena News as a rural carrier for many years.  Linda loved her dog, Dolli and all her many cats. Surviving are her daughter, Bobbi and Patrick Golden; granddaughter, Kailoni DeRosia; sister, Janice Hollister; nephew, David Briley;...

Phillip Edward Conger, 75, of Alpena passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Alpena. Surviving are his wife, Theresa; four children, Paul (Kristin) Conger, Rebecca Conger, Jennifer (Randy) Dziuba, Steven Conger; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, September 16, at the Black Sheep from 4-6 p.m. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.  

Jeffrey “Shorty” David Sommerfeld, 59, of Alpena passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Jeffrey was born July 25, 1959 in Alpena to Myles and Jane (Reed) Sommerfeld. Jeff served in the United States Navy from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1983.  He worked as a millwright. He enjoyed riding his Harley, Nascar, golfing, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his mother, Jane; special friend, Wendy Weinkauf;...