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. ...

John “Jack” Pearcey, 95, of Alpena died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 27, 2025. Jack was born May 22, 1930, in Detroit where he was raised in the area. He started working for the A&P Tea Co. at the age of 15 bagging potatoes in 5 lb. bags and worked his way up to meat manager, store ...

Gerald Flavin Soldenski, age 81, of Lapeer (and Alpena), died Wednesday Dec. 17, 2025. “Jerry” was born April 7, 1944 in Alpena to parents Flavin and Sally (Smolinski) Soldenski. He graduated from Alpena High School and married Linda J. Lenda a few years later, on Aug. 20, 1966 in ...

Janice Snell, 89, of Ossineke, a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, died Dec. 20 at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Jan was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Detroit. She met her beloved husband of 70 years, Roger, while singing in the choir at the Methodist Church in Roseville, where Roger’s dad, ...

Arnold James Siegert, 76, of Hubbard Lake passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Arnold was born in Alpena on December 29, 1948, to the late Arnold and Virginia (Shunk) Siegert, and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam ...

Mark Allen Luman, 59, of Alpena died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Medilodge – Alpena. Mark was born on March 11, 1966, in Alpena to the late John and Della (Rivers) Luman. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years, enjoyed reading and riding his bicycle. Surviving are his two siblings, ...