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Obituaries

Matthew Derry

DERRY, Matthew, 55, of Alpena died May 5, 2026. Per his wishes Matt has been taken for cremation with no services planned at this time. McWilliams Funeral Home has assisted the family.

Daniel Barden

Daniel L. Barden, age 78, of Alpena, died on May 6, 2026, after a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and steadfast kindness to those who knew him. He was born on March 17, 1948, in Houghton, to the late Lyle and Marjorie (Fahselt) Barden. Dan grew up with strong family ...

Michael Kelley

Michael (Mike) J. Kelley, 78, died peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer’s/dementia. Mike was born in Alpena on March 21, 1948, to the late John and Alma (Johnson) Kelley. He attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated in 1966 from Alpena High School. On ...

Ted Ponik

PONIK, Ted, age 96, died on May 4, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.

Cynthia Reynolds

REYNOLDS, Cynthia May, 69, of Alpena passed away, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Brendan McLaren

Brendan Joseph McLaren, 39, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident. Brendan was born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on Feb. 5, 1987, to Bernard and Rebecca (Lund) McLaren. He had a passion for sports, hunting, fishing and playing golf. Surviving are his father, ...