McWilliams Funeral Home

05/10/2026

Richard Gust Liske, age 94, of Herron, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Alpena where he was born on November 3, 1931.

He was the son of the late Otto and Sarah (Suderman) Liske and grew up with the values of hard work, faith, and family that would guide him throughout his life. Rich...

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05/08/2026

Happy Friday!
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05/07/2026

Wayne Allen Schaedig, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Alpena, Michigan, at the age of 76.
Wayne was born to Richard and Clara Scheadig, on October 31, 1949, in Cheboygan, Michigan. He had a fun filled childhood growing up in Rogers City. After high school graduation, Wayne went on to get his bachel...

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05/07/2026

Daniel L. Barden, age 78, of Alpena, passed away on May 6, 2026, after a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and steadfast kindness to those who knew him.

He was born on March 17, 1948, in Onaway, Michigan, to the late Lyle and Marjorie (Fahselt) Barden. Dan grew up wi...

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05/06/2026

Scott Allen Burkhart, 42, of Cheboygan, Michigan passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville, Michigan on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Scott was born September 2, 1983 in Portsmouth, Virginia to...

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04/29/2026

Michael John Thomas, born Oct. 10, 1959, in Saginaw, MI, to Frederick and Emilie Thomas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 28, 2026. While that seems far too soon to us, the Lord’s timing is always perfect.

He loved the Lord, loved and cared for his family, was...

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04/28/2026

Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” George, age 81, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away on April 26, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1944, in Effingham, Illinois, and lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.

Sally was the daughter of the late Mervin and Bessie (Lewis) Ell...

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04/22/2026

Marian J. Riley, age 95, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1930, in Wyandotte, Michigan, and lived a long and meaningful life in both Trenton, MI and Ft. Meyer, FL marked by devotion to her family, her faith, her friends, and her community.

Marian ...

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04/21/2026

Shelby Jean (Standen) Heise, 89, of Alpena passed away on April 14, 2026.
Shelby was born on June 13, 1936 to the late William "Wild Bill" Standen and Alice (Johnston) Standen. In October 1955 she married Donald E. Heise. They shared 60 years of marriage until his death in 2016.
Raised on her fa...

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04/21/2026

Raymond “Budd” Jobson, age 81, of Alpena, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on February 28, 2026. He was born Raymond Sword, October 19, 1944, to the late Daniel and Offie (Allen) Sword, in Pikeville, Kentucky. Budd faced serious hardships early in life with the death of his mother at ag...

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04/13/2026

Doris A. Siegert, age 92, of Alpena, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Alpena. She was born on June 17, 1933, in Alpena, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family and faith.

Doris was the daughter of the late Arthur and Delia (Prevost) Ludwig. On October 2...

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