Shirley Romel Rau, formerly of Alpena, died peacefully on Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 90 in Thornton, Colorado comfortably knowing she had lived a wonderful life. Born on March 14, 1936, daughter of Melvin and Theresa (Tracy) May, Shirley lived in Alpena for 85 years before moving to ...
Edward Raymond Bolanowski, Jr., 85, of Hubbard Lake passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born in Flint on November 18, 1940, to the late Edward and Clara (Ososki) Bolanowski. On July 25, 1964, he married Rosalin Olson. She ...
John Michael Meldrum, 87, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Medilodge – Alpena. Mike was born in Redford Twp on September 29, 1938, to the late Guy and Josephine (Bertrard) Meldrum. Mike served in the United States Army, worked for Alpena Heating and Cooling and for ...
Gretchen Locena Miller, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 17, 2026 in Traverse City, MI. She is survived by her husband Don, her twin children Troy and Taylor, her parents Gary and Gretchen Bensinger, and her brother Greg Bensinger. Gretchen was born in Ionia, ...
Wayne R. Ewing, 71, of Alpena passed away September 21, 2026. Wayne was born July 2, 1955 in Alpena to the late Lloyd and Irene (Wojda) Ewing. He joined the Army following high school and later worked as a Merchant Marine in Texas where he enjoyed the warm weather. Wayne had a love for muscle ...
Willa Jean Lester, age 86, of Long Lake, Michigan, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by love. Jean was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Family meant everything to her, and she had a special way of making those around her feel loved, cared for, and ...
