Douglas George Lawrence, age 81, of Black River, died and peacefully entered eternity on Jan. 9, 2026. Douglas was born on June 5, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Taylor, Michigan. He graduated from Taylor Center High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting ...

Harold Day Cramer, 72, of Alpena died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Born on Jan. 9, 1954, to the late Garnet and Margaret (Craner) Cramer. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Harold was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia and grandson Brantley. Surviving are his children, David, Irvan, ...

Kenneth Edward Worth, 80, of Alpena died Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Kenneth was born in Onaway on June 10, 1945, to the late John and Thelma (McDonald) Worth and married Mary McDonald on June 4, 2003. He enjoyed spending time at hunting camp with his ...

Karianne Joy Seidel, age 47, of East Tawas, died and was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Born on Aug. 1, 1978, in Bay City, Kari was the beloved daughter of Marion (Richard) Webber and Ken (Johanna) Seidel. She was shaped by faith, family, and a deep trust ...

Dr. Dana D. Panknin, 76, of Alpena passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Turning Brook of Alpena. Dana was born July 7, 1949 in Alpena to the late Irwin and Norma (Zanter) Panknin. Dana graduated from Alpena High School in 1967. She earned her bachelor’s degree in zoology at Michigan ...

Erma H. Nehring, 80, of Alpena passed away January 9, 2026. Erma was born September 20th, 1945, at McDill Field in Tampa, Florida, to Fred and Esther McCreery. Two years later she was joined by her sister Edye in 1947. Less than a year later the family relocated to Rogers City to operate ...