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Howard Wissmiller

Howard George Wissmiller, 83, of Alpena died Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Howard was born in Saginaw on Sept. 3, 1942, to the late Howard and Georgia (Jones) Wissmiller and served in the United States Navy from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1965. On ...

Stanley Lee

LEE. Stanley E., 80, of Mikado, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at his home. Arrangements are in care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.  

Diane Grover

Diane Marie Grover, 76, of Ferndale, died Aug. 12, 2026, in Royal Oak. Born in Rogers City to Leo and Cecilia Darga on June 1, 1950. Diane was a devoted mother, beloved aunt, and a faithful member of St. James Parish and later St. Mark Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, William ...

Maureen Sweet

Maureen Ann Sweet, 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena, surrounded by her loving family. Maureen Ann Ste Marie was born on June 22, 1950, in Bergenfield, New Jersey to the late Maurice and Freda (Vigneau) Ste Marie. On May 20, 1972, she married Philip ...

Gerald Steinke

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Calvin Steinke, 84, of Royston, Michigan, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 26, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1942, to the late Henry and Eleanora (Bahrke) Steinke in Royston. Raised on the family farm, Jerry learned the value of hard work, ...

Joyce Wirgau

We are sad to share that our mother, Joyce May Wirgau, died on Aug. 25, 2026, at the age of 97. She was active until her last day and died at her home, which was a wish of hers. She was born on March 18, 1929, in Leer, Michigan to Arnold and Alice (Mielke) Christensen. She was raised on the ...