Shirley A. Nowak passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2026, from her battle with ovarian cancer. She lived her final weeks surrounded by family, laughter and love in the home of her grandchildren, Rayce and Leif Dahleen. Shirley was born to Otto and Ursula Swan in Posen, Michigan, on ...

Mary Lou Smith, 82, of Alpena died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at her home. Mary Lou Kasubowski was born in Alpena on July 4, 1943 to the late Stanley and Agnes (Kasubowski) Kasubowski. She married William Smith on Jan. 9, 1970. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2020. She worked as a bartender ...

Thais Elaine Koep, 79, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Medilodge – Alpena. Thais Elaine Pahlkotter was born on Nov. 5, 1946, to the late Henry and Eleonora (Schuelke) Pahlkotter. On Nov. 29, 1969, she married James Koep. He preceded her on Oct. 2, 2003. Thais was a member ...

Darlene Mae Dekett, 90, of Alpena died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. Darlene was born May 26, 1935 in Alpena, the daughter of the late Howard and Freida (Prieur) Pake. On Aug. 25, 1956 she married James Dekett together they were blessed with 64 ...

Michael Harvey Adams, 76, of Johannesburg, formerly Alpena, died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital. Mike was born in Hillsdale, MI, the son of Erma (Price) and Elwood Adams and beloved younger brother to Marion, Rosalie, Linda and Barbara. He graduated ...

Gary Earl Buck, a cherished soul and decorated combat veteran, died peacefully on Dec. 26, 2025, at the age of 76 in Alpena, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born on Feb. 26, 1949, to the late Earl and Mildred (Bromund) Buck, Gary's life was a testament to resilience, love, and service. ...