James William Freese of Newberry, Michigan passed away on August 28, 2025 at home. James was born November 21st, 1955 to Jack and Gloria (Montie) Freese. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. On February 10, 1974 he married the love of his life Pamela Sue Ellsworth. Jim's heart ...

In loving memory of Wayne Thomas Lenard. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne, age 62, who passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, that he fought with great strength. He was surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandpa and ...

Mary Lee Louise McDonald, 93, of Long Rapids, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2025. Arrangements will be announced the Bannan Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.

Joseph William Wilcox Jr., 81, of Lachine passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at his home. Joseph was born Oct. 25, 1944, in Fresno, California to the late Joseph and Ida (Spurlock) Wilcox. On Oct. 24, 1964, he married Diana Baumgartel. Joseph retired from Ford Motor Company in 2001. He was a ...

Dorothy Lou Krueger, 87, of Alpena passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy Lou Dagenais was born in Alpena on July 22, 1938, to the late Harmas “Joe” and Lula (Crowder) Dagenais. She worked as a dietician at Alpena General Hospital, retiring in ...

June Kaszubowski, 93, of Alpena passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by McWilliams Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.