Gerald Richard “Jerry” Stema, 89, died Aug. 8, 2026. He was born May 6, 1937, on the family farm near Posen, to Helen and Edward Stema. Jerry grew up working on the family farm, where he developed the strong work ethic and love of the outdoors that stayed with him throughout his life. As ...
Eldon G. Cripps, 88, of Alpena passed away on Aug. 8, 2026, after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. Eldon was born Aug. 18, 1937, to the late Clayton and Lillian (Walker) Cripps. During his lifetime, he married Betty (Siess) Bedford, Patricia (Campbell) Socia, and Sandra (Brick) Pake ...
REDER, John F., 63, of Alpena, died on Aug. 8, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of A.E. Ross Funeral Home.
KOWALSKI, Eileen, 58, of Alpena died at her home on Aug. 8, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of A.E. Ross Funeral Home
WEED, Ned, 77, of Herron, died at Medilodge of Rogers City, on Aug. 5, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of A.E. Ross Funeral Home.
Michael J. Cherney, age 61, of Shelby, MI, passed away at his home on July 30, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1965, in Alpena, to Raymond J. Cherney and Leora S. (Cramer) Cherney. Michael is survived by his parents, Raymond and Leora Cherney; his sister, Kimberly Walker; and his children, ...
