Michael Howard Pankey, 57, of Alpena died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. Mike was born on Oct. 7, 1967 to Roger and Jeanne (Haselhuhn) Pankey. He married his love Kelly Hirzel on Oct. 19, 2012. He worked for Devere Industrial for 12 years. Mike had a huge heart and was always willing ...
Dean Lisle Bugg, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026, in Curran, at the age of 63. Born on Aug. 14, 1962, in Harrisville, to the late Lisle and Betty (Miller) Bugg, Dean grew up surrounded by the love and strong values of his family, ...
Karen Sue Wallace, 81, of Alpena died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving children. Karen Sue Diemond was born in Alpena on June 13, 1944, to the late Franklin and Beatrice (St. Charles) Diemond. She owned and operated B Unique Hair Salon for over 20 years. She was a ...
Theresa C. Orban, a cherished member of our community, passed away gently on Jan. 4, 2026, at Turning Brook AFC in Alpena, Michigan. Born on April 2, 1932, in Alpena, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Smolinski) Losinski. She lived a life filled with love, ...
Edward J. Jaracz, age 85 of Posen died unexpectedly while clearing snow on Jan. 5, 2026. He was born in Posen on July 23, 1940, to Edward and Mary (Kamyszek) Jaracz. Ed retired from the Presque Isle County Road Commission in 1997 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time at camp ...
Bonnie Sue MacNicol age 82 of Hillman died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Hillman’s Haven. She was born in Bay City on July 27, 1943. Bonnie was employed by the Overhead Conveyor Company in Dearborn for 50 years before moving north to be closer to family. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Carolyn MacNicol; two nieces, Diane (Scott) Cordes and DeLynn (Jeff) Snear; three nephews, Dale MacNicol, Daniel (Janice) MacNicol and Dean (Barbara) MacNicol; as well as many great nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Jean; brother, Robert; her sister, ...
