July 6, 1939 - March 8, 2025 Patrick Emmett O’Brien of Lachine passed peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loud and loving family. He was 85 years old. Patrick was born on July 6, 1939, to the late John and Donna (Rosbeck) O’Brien in Alpena, Michigan. He ...

Nov. 12, 1946 - March 7, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas A. Tucker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world on March 7, 2025, at the age of 78. A nearly lifelong resident of Hillman, Michigan, he spent ...

James Ulric Lixie, 86, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. James was born Nov. 19, 1938, in Alpena to the late Ulric and Lillian (Jeziokowski) Lixie. He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict in Germany. On June 29, 1963, he married ...

Norma Young, 87, of Alpena passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The News. McWilliams Funeral Home is assisting the family.

July 31, 1945 - March 5, 2025 James William DeWyre, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 79. Born on July 31, 1945, in Plattsburgh, NY, to the late William and Ruth (Rhode) DeWyre, James, ...

March 3, 1945 – Jan. 12, 2025 Lonnie M. VanTrump, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at home Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, with his loving family at his side following complications from a second stroke. Lonnie was born March 3, 1945, in Kansas City, MO to the late William F. VanTrump and ...