Amanda "Mandi" Copping, 50, of Alpena, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. She was born in Alpena on April 19, 1975, to Lloyd and Linda (Hamill) Woytaszek. She was a member and student of Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated with the Alpena High School Class of 1993. She was known for ...

Henry A. Bloom, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 85. Born on July 8, 1940, in Hillman, he was the son of the late Henry and Natalie (Lobert) Bloom. After enlisting in the Army straight out of high school, Henry ...

Patty Jo Wenzel age 76 of Rogers City died peacefully at home on Oct. 10, 2025 with family around her. She was born in Alpena on Nov. 12, 1948. Patty graduated from Alpena High School in 1966. On June 10, 1983 she married Richard Wenzel in Alpena. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two ...

Kenneth Duane Wieten, 91, of Ossineke, Michigan, died peacefully Oct. 8, 2025 surrounded by loving family. Ken was born in Grand Rapids to Henry and Theresa (Seif) Wieten. He graduated from Grand Rapids Creston High School, Class of 1952. Shortly after, he proudly served in the United States ...

Paul Lee LaBarge, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at MediLodge of Alpena, Michigan. Born on Aug. 17, 1956, in Alpena to the late James and Shirley (Ellery) LaBarge, Paul lived a life filled with kindness, compassion, and a dedication to those he loved. A ...

Grant Howard Werth, 77, of Alpena, passed away peacefully among family on Oct. 9, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health Hospital. Born in Alpena on May 4, 1948, Grant led a life guided by the passions and values reflected in the community around him, farming, building, and contributing ...