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Obituaries

Jane Malenski

Jane Ann Malenski, 84, of Alpena died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Medilodge – Green View. Jane Ann Dove was born Nov. 23, 1941, to the late Alfred and Lula (Crow) Dove. She married Francis Malenski of Posen on Oct. 17, 1964. They were married for 61 years. Jane loved the outdoors and felt ...

Heather Liske

Heather Dawn Liske, age 65, died on Jan. 10, 2026 in Alpena. She was born May 22, 1960, to the late Leslie and Sally Liske of Hubbard Lake. She is survived by many friends, extended family members, and two cats who will miss her dearly. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a BAA ...

Rodney Olsen

Rodney W. Olsen, 69, of Alpena, died peacefully on Jan. 14, 2026 with his wife by his side. A devoted husband, son, brother, and friend to many, Rodney lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and quiet strength. Born on Nov. 21, 1956, in Alpena, Rodney was a proud graduate of Alpena High ...

Douglas Lawrence

Douglas George Lawrence, age 81, of Black River, died and peacefully entered eternity on Jan. 9, 2026. Douglas was born on June 5, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Taylor, Michigan. He graduated from Taylor Center High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting ...

Harold Cramer

Harold Day Cramer, 72, of Alpena died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Born on Jan. 9, 1954, to the late Garnet and Margaret (Craner) Cramer. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Harold was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia and grandson Brantley. Surviving are his children, David, Irvan, ...

Kenneth Worth

Kenneth Edward Worth, 80, of Alpena died Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Kenneth was born in Onaway on June 10, 1945, to the late John and Thelma (McDonald) Worth and married Mary McDonald on June 4, 2003. He enjoyed spending time at hunting camp with his ...