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, ...
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 ...
Clair Reuben Klein, 89, of Hubbard Lake died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Clair was born in Hillman on June 17, 1937, to the late Reuben and Clara (Laurette) Klein. On June 28, 1958, he married Roselind J. Timm. She preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 2013. ...
David H. McNeil, 90, died the morning of Aug. 22, 2026, at home in the care of his family. David was born on Sept. 6, 1935, in Alpena, to his parents James and Helen (Greene) McNeil. He grew up in Alpena and was a graduate of Alpena High School. On Aug. 23, 1958, David married Marvis H. ...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark G Collins on August 22, 2026 of a chronic lung disease. Mark, age 70, is survived by his wife Cheryl Collins, son Mark and wife Emily, of Nikiski Alaska, his sisters Nancy Repke of Alpena and Jackie (Tim) McGee of Grand Rapids, brothers Mike and Linda Collins of Alpena, Fred and Lamen Collins of North Carolina, Charles and Tomomi Collins, who currently resides in Japan, sister in law, Kim Collins (William) and many beloved nieces and nephews. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Irma Collins, ...
Dawn LaBelle, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully, concluding her courageous and hard-fought two-year battle with stomach cancer. She was born in Alpena, Michigan, on July 30, 1966. Born with a natural passion for education, Dawn dedicated 22 wonderful years of her life as a ...
