Sylvia Nefske, age 100, of Posen, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. Born on Aug. 1, 1924, in Posen, Michigan, as Sylvia Lapczynski. She married the love of her life, Robert Nefske, in 1944. Sylvia held various odd jobs over the years, most notably as a parachute packer in World War ...

Bertha Elsie Gerke, 94, a lifelong resident of Hubbard Lake passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Alpena early afternoon on Sunday, May 25, 2025 with family by her side. Bertha Elsie Hoeberling was born Feb. 22, 1931, to her late parents Henry and Laura (Kauer) Hoeberling in Hubbard Lake, ...

James Frederick Coleman, 86, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in hospice at his home. James was born in Detroit on Dec. 19, 1938, to the late Frederick and Marion (Devereux) Coleman and married Paula Bushouse on May 7, 1966, in Portage, Michigan. They celebrated 59 years together ...

In February 1946, a recently discharged U.S. Navy veteran in uniform entered the office of Rogers City High School looking for his sister Ida. He talked with the senior student who was acting as the secretary for Harry Grambau, the principal. Her name was Helen Grace Zgorski and his name was ...

Kathleen Marie Stark, 71, of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at home. Kathleen Marie Lampel was born on Dec. 19, 1953, in Alpena to the late Norman and Donna (Shephard) Lampel. On April 29, 1972, she married Gary Stark. She retired as a transcription from Alpena Reginal ...

Paula Jane Welling, 74, of Herron passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A much beloved wife, mother, nurse and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of love for her community, her faith and her family. Paula is survived by her husband, Daniel; two daughters, Kristine (Sean) Leahy, Elizabeth ...