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Obituaries

GEORGE MELVILLE

1935 - 2025 Our father, George Melville, passed away on April 28, 2025. Born in Alpena in 1935, he lived a long and joyous life. He married his wife Jane in 1956. After leaving the Army, he began his work career at Huron Portland Cement. George leaves behind his beloved wife Jane. His ...

EDWARD GERHARD JAHNKE

Nov. 8, 1934 - April 28, 2025 Edward Gerhard Jahnke, a cherished family man, respected businessman, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 90. Born on Nov. 8, 1934, in Gross Montau, Germany, to the late Richard and Olga (Prang) ...

TERRY JAMES ATWELL

Oct. 25, 1952 - April 28, 2025 Terry James Atwell, age 72, of Posen, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025. Terry was born Oct. 25, 1952, in Birmingham, Michigan. After beginning a career that took him far from his roots, he returned to pursue farming for the last ...

HENRY KUEBLER

June 28, 1927 - Jan. 31, 2025 Henry “Buck” Kuebler age 97 of Metz passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena on January 31, 2025. He was born in Brutus, MI to Henry Kuebler and Ellen Burnell (Kulp) on June 28, 1927. Henry, who went by the nickname Buck, was ...

ROBERT JOHN CLUTE

April 25, 2025 Robert John Clute of Hillman, Michigan passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at 83. Born in Petoskey, Michigan, Robert spent most of his growing years in both Gaylord and Alpena. In his youth, he could often be found flying remote control airplanes or delivering newspapers ...

MELISSA ANN CRAMER

Dec. 21, 2024 Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Melissa Ann Cramer, formerly of Alpena, MI., who passed away on Dec. 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Melissa is the beloved daughter of Glen Cramer of Alpena, MI. and Dawn Cramer of Elgin, TX., ...