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Obituaries

SHIRLEY MARIE McMILLAN BRANDT

March 16, 1934 - April 30, 2025 Shirley Marie McMillan Brandt, 91, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on March 16, 1934, in Alpena, to Neil and Dorthy McMillan, Shirley spent her life rooted in family, faith, and service. On Feb. 27, 1954, ...

THOMAS MICHAEL HANCHON

April 18, 2025 Thomas Michael Hanchon, 81, of Rogers City, Michigan, passed away on April 18, 2025, at The Brook in Rogers City. At his passing, Tom was with his wife of 60 years and 11 months and his eldest son, Vincent. Tom worked at Ford Rouge for 30-plus years and retired to engage in ...

GEORGE MELVILLE

1935 - 2025 Our father, George Melville, passed away on April 28, 2025. Born in Alpena in 1935, he lived a long and joyous life. He married his wife Jane in 1956. After leaving the Army, he began his work career at Huron Portland Cement. George leaves behind his beloved wife Jane. His ...

EDWARD GERHARD JAHNKE

Nov. 8, 1934 - April 28, 2025 Edward Gerhard Jahnke, a cherished family man, respected businessman, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 90. Born on Nov. 8, 1934, in Gross Montau, Germany, to the late Richard and Olga (Prang) ...

TERRY JAMES ATWELL

Oct. 25, 1952 - April 28, 2025 Terry James Atwell, age 72, of Posen, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025. Terry was born Oct. 25, 1952, in Birmingham, Michigan. After beginning a career that took him far from his roots, he returned to pursue farming for the last ...

HENRY KUEBLER

June 28, 1927 - Jan. 31, 2025 Henry “Buck” Kuebler age 97 of Metz passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena on January 31, 2025. He was born in Brutus, MI to Henry Kuebler and Ellen Burnell (Kulp) on June 28, 1927. Henry, who went by the nickname Buck, was ...