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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 ...

Clair Klein

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 McNeil

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. ...