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Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” Mellen

Gerald “Jerry” Mellen, 88, of Posen passed away Friday, October 25, 2025, at Hillman Haven. Jerry Mellen was born February 23, 1937 to the late Harlow and Bessie (Thomson) Mellen. Jerry married Ethel Houghmaster on July 13, 1957, and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2016. Ethel ...

Richard Hamilton

Richard Hamilton, a devoted family man and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Shallotte, NC, at the age of 87. Born on November 7, 1937, in Alpena, MI, Richard's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and a zest for life that inspired all who knew ...

Brenda S. Donajkowsk

Brenda S. Donajkowski, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 64. Brenda was born on February 22, 1961 to the late Earl and MaryAnn (Hayes) Kaiser. On May 1, 1982, Brenda's heart found its match when she married her beloved husband, Louis. Together, ...

Mary Flanner

Mary Margaret Flanner age 80 of Posen died peacefully at home on Oct. 22, 2025. She was born in Alpena on June 25, 1945 to Joseph and Stella (Kozlowski) Donajkowski. On April 30, 1966 she married LeRoy Flanner in Hazel Park. Mary enjoyed working puzzles, reading, collecting horse and ...

Margaret James

The family of Margaret “Peggy” James – age 64 – is deeply saddened to announce her death on the evening of Oct. 21, 2025 after a courageous battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The devastating loss of this magnificent woman echoes across generations. She is survived by ...

Henry Hoppe

Henry Daniel Hoppe, 98, of Alpena died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, on his birthday. Henry was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Alpena to the late Florian and Josephine (Antkowiak) Hoppe. He married Alice Towlerton on July 10, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 16, 2016. Henry worked at Abitibi for ...