Steven C. Speaks, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Alpena, MI, due to complications of Alzheimer's. Born on September 2, 1943, in Mt. Vernon, OH, Steve was a beacon of knowledge and ...

Michael Joseph Sokol (Sokolowski), age 67, was born in Detroit, on December 19, 1957 and raised in Alpena, Michigan. Michael passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida, on June 13, 2025. As a child he enjoyed playing baseball, and football, listening ...

Beverly Jean Johnson, 83, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born on April 7, 1942, in Farmington, Beverly was the cherished daughter of the late Leonard and Mabel(Moulds) Wikaryasz. Her life was a tapestry of close-knit family ties, playful moments, and an unwavering ...

LeRoy Benedict LaLonde, 85, of Lachine, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. LeRoy was born on March 8, 1940 in Alpena, Michigan. He was a truck driver most of his life. He loved his family, friends, and grandchildren very dearly. He also enjoyed hunting, ...

Brian Kenneth Smith, 57, of Herron, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at home. Brian was born November 3, 1967, in Alpena, to Kenneth and Patricia (Pugh) Smith. He served in the United States Army. On August 2, 1986, he married Connie Liske. Brian worked at Team Elmer’s as a diesel ...

Dianna Mae Krage, age 87, of Rogers City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born in Ocqueoc on November 3, 1937, to Arnold and Marie (Schaedig) Brege. Dianna graduated from Onaway High School. She worked at Shantz Construction then for “Ma Bell” in Alpena ...