Helen Theresa (Schemanski) Taratuta-Smith, 94, of Alpena passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Marceline “Marci” Schefke, 96, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Grand Ledge. Funeral arrangement are being handled by Beck Funeral Home in Rogers City.

Avis LeTourneau, 83, of Alpena passed away at home May 29, 2026. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Alpena News. Arrangements are in the care of McWilliams Funeral Home.

Donna Ruth Buckley age 99 of Rogers City, formerly of Onaway passed away peacefully at Medilodge in Rogers City on Monday, January 26, 2026. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Beck Funeral Home.

Michael Corthals, 78, of Alpena, died at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of A.E. Ross Funeral Home.

DONAJKOWSKI, Julia Anna, age 101, of Posen died peacefully with family at her side on Friday, May 22, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.