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Obituaries

Grace Gohl

Grace Emiline Gohl, 85, of Alpena, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on June 23, 1940, in Hubbard Lake, Grace was the cherished daughter of the late Elwin and Evelyn (Shunk) Burnham. Her life was a testament to the power of kindness, dedication, and the simple ...

Monty Kruttlin

Monty L. “Moose” Kruttlin, 87, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born November 18, 1937, to Claud Emil and Ellen (Rickert) Kruttlin in Curran, he was raised on the Rickert Farm in Mikado. After high school, Moose worked in the Detroit area. On September 12, 1959, ...

William Edward Quaine

William Edward Quaine, age 74, of Rogers City, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 21, 2025. He was born in Rogers City on December 13, 1950, to Norman and Edna (Smolinski) Quaine. Bill graduated from Rogers City High School in 1969 and earned his bachelor’s degree ...

Janie Beth Hansen

Janie Beth Hansen, 74, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Janie Beth Johnson was born November 28, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late James and Miriam (Moorhead) Johnson. On May 2, 1969, she married Stephen Hansen. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Janie was an ...

David R. Sommerfeld

David R. Sommerfeld, 61, of Alpena, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born on June 17, 1964, in Benton Harbor, to Roy and Darlene (Hopp) Sommerfeld. On August 13, 1988, he married Rebecca McLennan. He worked at LaFarge/Holcim for ...

Jessica Yarch

Jessica Yarch, age 46, passed away suddenly due to heart issues on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Rita Yarch; grandparents; aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be lovingly remembered by her girls: Zariah Day, Ebony Perry, Aiysah Bell, ...