With a heavy heart, the family of the Honorable Theodore “Ted” Johnson announces his peaceful passing on July 7, 2025. A pillar of the Alpena community, Ted was a deeply respected and kind-hearted man, a devoted husband, and a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Born October 26, ...

John “Jack” Joseph Kauffman, 86, of Alpena passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home. John was born August 8, 1938, in Alpena to the late Fred and Lillian (Buczkowski) Kauffman. He served in the United States Marine Corps. On October 15, 1960, he married Janice Maciejewski. Jack owned ...

Gerald “Jerry” Compeau passed away July 5, 2025, at the age of 90, at home surrounded by his loving family. Memorial visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. with the rosary at 3 p.m., military honors accorded him by VFW Alpena Post 2496 at 5 p.m. ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael P. Nichols, who died peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor. Michael was born on March 19, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, to the late James H. and Betty (Brady) Nichols. Michael graduated from ...

Dolores Trudo, age 93, of Rogers City, passed away Monday evening, June 30,2025. Visitation will be at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday July 9, 2025 until the 11 a.m. Funeral Mass with Father Don Geyman officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery following the ...

Gerald “Jerry” Compeau passed away July 5, 2025, at the age of 90, at home surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on September 25, 1934, to Arthur and Anna (Landry) Compeau. He was raised on a dairy farm along with his only brother, Ray, who died in 2020. In his youth, Jerry ...