Breaking News

Obituaries

MARY LOUISE STOUT

Aug. 4, 1932 - June 12, 2024 Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary Louise Stout was born Aug. 4, 1932 in Cadillac, Michigan. She died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Mary was 91 years of age. Mary’s parents were Guy and Lucille Copley. She was raised on a centennial farm in Mesick, Michigan, along with her sister Priscilla. Following in her mother’s footsteps, her educational journey took her to Central Michigan University for the art of teaching. There she met her future husband, Bill. Mary continued her education receiving her master’s degree from ...

LAWRENCE ARNOLD BAK

March 31, 1947 - June 8, 2024 Lawrence Arnold Bak, 77, of Alpena, entered into eternal life on June 8, 2024. A retired Michigan State Police Sergeant, Lawrence (also affectionately known as Uncle Laur) was the youngest of three children and born on March 31, 1947, in Detroit, to the ...

LEE MICHAEL MacARTHUR

June 23, 1954 - June 9, 2024 Lee Michael MacArthur, a beloved father, brother, and friend, known for his hardworking nature, fun-loving spirit, with a big heart, passed away on June 9, 2024, in his hometown of Alpena. Lee’s journey began on June 23, 1954, in Alpena. He was a dedicated ...

BRENDA JOYCE WILSON

Aug. 31, 1957 - June 6, 2024 Brenda Joyce Wilson, 66, of Rogers City, passed away at home on June 6, 2024. She was born in Trenton on Aug. 31, 1957, to Miles and Betty (Wells) Slone. Brenda is survived by her husband, Barry; four grandsons, Damien, Nathan, Benjamin and Frederick; and ...

CARL E. BUCHNER

Nov. 10, 1947 - June 10, 2024 Carl E. Buchner, 76, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Born Nov. 10, 1947, to Alfred and Mary (Apsey) Buchner in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Carl graduated from Alcona High ...

REBECCA COUNSELLOR

Jan. 18, 1943 - June 5, 2024 Rebecca Counsellor, 81, of Hubbard Lake, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, after a brief illness. Born Jan. 18, 1943, to George and Betty (Gardner) Ross in Van Wert, Ohio, she was raised in Ohio City. Becky earned a ...