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Julian “Juda” Romel

Julian "Juda" Romel, 92, of Alpena, died at home on Friday, June 12, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of A.E. Ross Funeral Home.

Kenneth Joseph Dubie

Kenneth Joseph Dubie, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and devoted man, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Herron, Michigan. Born on April 11, 1951, in Alpena, Michigan, Kenneth’s life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and genuine kindness—qualities that touched the ...

Donald Mathison

Donald Ralph Mathison, 83, of Alpena died Monday, June 8, 2026, at Medilodge – Greenview. Donald Ralph Mathison was born in Alpena on Aug. 9, 1942, to the late Ralph and Mary (Kanthack) Mathison. On Nov. 5, 1960, he married Constance Donovan. She preceded him in death on Dec. 30, 2022. ...

L. David Samuel

L. David Samuel, 101, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Laverne David Samuel was born in Mt. Clemens on May 13, 1925, to the late Joseph and Esther (Harder) Samuel. On Oct. 11, 1947, he married Sarah Eunice Norton. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, ...

Gerald Hayden 

Gerald Robert Hayden, 86, of Ossineke died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his home. Gerald was born in Detroit on March 12, 1940, to the late Robert and Violet (Schleicher) Hayden. He worked and retired from the Plumbers Union UA Local 98. Surviving are his partner, Helene Pawlak; two children, ...

Helen Hemmingson

Helen Florence Hemmingson, 91, previously of Herron, went home to her Lord and Savior on June 7, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alpena, with family at her side. Helen Florence Timm was born in Hubbard Lake on April 27, 1935, to Ferdinand and Lena (Wilke) Timm. She married the love of ...