Yana Chertok Johnson, 38, of Alpena, died on March 7, 2026. Born on Dec. 17, 1987, in Chernihiv, Ukraine, Yana brought joy and light into the world from the very beginning. Her journey led her to an enduring love story when she married Daniel Johnson on Aug. 23, 2009 in Cheboygan, and together ...

Linda L. Domke, 81, of Alpena died peacefully on March 8, 2026. She was born on D-Day, June 4, 1944, to Harry and Virginia (Fournier) Atkinson. Linda was raised in Long Rapids and later moved to Alpena. She attended nursing school in Bay City and worked most of her career at Alpena General ...

Jere Dault, 80, passed peacefully on Feb. 23, 2026, in Sun City, Arizona. Jere was born in Alpena on Dec. 12, 1945, to Zeph and Wilma Dault. He graduated from Alpena Catholic Central High School in 1964 where he was active in sports including baseball, football, and track. He was a graduate of ...

Michelyn Christine Brown, 49, of Alpena passed away, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Michelyn Christine Petersen was born in Grand Rapids on Feb. 26, 1977, to Bernard and Elizabeth (Fahner) Petersen. She has worked as a physical therapist for many ...

Richard Herman Bartz, 86, of Ossineke passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Richard was born in Alpena on May 13, 1939, to the late Herman and Clara (Dege) Bartz and married Patricia Eastom on Aug. 6, 1960. He worked and retired from Huron Portland Cement ...

JodiLynn Chadwick, 52, of Alpena died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Saginaw. A correction for the celebration of JodiLynn’s life will take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall at 1960 M-32, Alpena on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cremation ...