Kirsten Joyce Lee, age 54, passed away peacefully in her apartment in Alpena, Michigan on April 9, 2025. She was born on Jan. 18, 1971, to Richard and Joyce Lee in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kirsten lived her formative years in Lapeer, Michigan, and graduated from Lapeer East High School. She ...

The Rev. Dr. Paul Lance of Long Beach, California, ended his journey on earth on Jan. 24 from a recurrence of brain cancer. He was born in Orange, California, to Leslie and Doris (Fowler) Lance and is survived by his wife, Patricia, brothers Ronald (Linda), Ralph (Kathi), and Schuyler ...

Michael James Smith, 38, of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Michael was born in Alpena on April 3, 1987, to James and Cynthia (Woytaszek) Smith. Mike worked as a diesel mechanic for many years. He enjoyed hunting, being in nature, but most importantly spending time with his ...

William “Bill” Franklin Smith, 87, of Alpena, passed away from myelodysplastic cancer that turned into leukemia on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Bill was born on March 31, 1938, to the late Russell “Chum” and Loretta (Eagle) Smith in Hillman. He was ...

Funeral services for Barbara Paddy will be Friday, May 23, 2025, at Spruce Presbyterian Church, 6230 Gillard Road, Spruce, MI 48762. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Karen Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Mrs. ...

Verna May Meyer, 90, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her family's love. Born on Aug. 15, 1934, in Spruce, she was the cherished daughter of the late Leonard and Viola (Martin) Hanson. Verna's life was a tapestry of dedication to her family, ...