March 13, 2025 Maxine M. Gagnon, 96, of Alpena, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Maxine is survived by her five children, Steven Gagnon, Nancy Bellanger, Mary Kay Fitzgerald, Kevin Gagnon, and Yvonne Mooran. A full obituary will appear in a future addition of The News. McWilliams ...

Aug. 15, 1959 - March 2, 2025 In Loving Memory of a Renegade Spirit It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Farrier on Sunday March 2, 2025. Born on Aug. 15, 1959 in Alpena, MI, Jeff embraced a life marked by an unyielding ...

Sept. 26, 1962 - March 8, 2025 Nancy Ann Fournier, affectionately known as “Nanner” to her family, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 62 in Midland, Michigan. Born on Sept. 26, 1962, in Redford, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and ...

Feb. 7, 1943 - March 6, 2025 David A. Toro, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. Born Feb. 7, 1943, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Chuno) Toro in Detroit, he was raised there. On Aug. 3, 1963, he married Kathleen TeKelly in Detroit, and they were residents of Allen ...

Dec. 21, 1926 - Feb. 15, 2025 Aged 98, of Rogers City, passed away at Long Rapids Medilodge of Alpena on Feb. 15. Norman was the son of Charles and Hattie Elowski of Belknap Township. He was born Dec. 21, 1926, in Belknap and was the youngest son of nine children. Norman was employed at ...

Dec. 3, 1950 - March 9, 2025 Ronald Panknin, 74, of Alpena passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Brian’s house in Bay City. Ronald was born Dec. 3, 1950, in Alpena to the late Delbert and Blanche (Piantkowski) Panknin. He graduated in the Class of 1969 from Alpena High School, began ...