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Bryan Joseph Mousseau

Bryan Joseph Mousseau passed away on July 15th at MidMichigan Hospital in Alpena, Michigan. Bryan was born on March 14th 1965 in Alpena to Richard and Norma Jean “Jeanie” Mousseau. Bryan graduated from Alpena High School in 1983 and went on to have multiple careers, mostly helping people and building things. He was known for playing the bass guitar and running sound for several area bands. Later in life, Bryan was known for building several beautiful basses and guitars from scratch using exotic woods he found on ebay. He is survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded ...

Sharon Lee Stemkowski

Sharon Lee Stemkowski, 67, of Ossineke passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home. Sharon Lee Meyer was born in Lansing on November 4, 1958, to the late John and Corrinne (Batcheller) Meyer. On September 21, 2011, she married Steven Stemkowski. He preceded her in death on June 13, ...

Donald Floyd Thomas

Donald Floyd Thomas, 88, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Donald was born in Bay City on March 1, 1938, to the late Floyd and Valeria (Czuba) Thomas. On October 4, 1958, he married Deanna Grabner. Together they started in business in 1961, in ...

Randy Niemi

Randy William Niemi, 67, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. Randy was born April 5, 1959 in Cheboygan to the late Marylou (Niemi) McLaren & the late Richard Niemi and was raised in Alpena. He is survived by three siblings, Terry Niemi of Ironwood, Julie Niemi ...

Carolynne Wegmeyer

Carolynne Wegmeyer, died peacefully on July 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born in Alpena, Carolynne was the cherished daughter of the late Alvin and Naomi Torsch. She was a city girl until she met the love of her life, Fred Wegmeyer of Herron. With his easygoing charm, hard work ethic, ...

James Eller

James "Jim" Albert Eller, age 83, of Kodak, died July 8, 2026. He loved music, woodworking, and coaching hockey. Jim was preceded in death by his parents William and Florence Eller. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet L. Eller; sons, Scott W. Eller (Marcie), Steven J. Eller (Rebecca), and Jason P. Eller (Robin); grandchildren Kelsie and Dylon, Eliana, Cassius, and Jackson, and Alyric; brother Robert Eller. Jim will be interred at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville.