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Obituaries

DONALD WESLEY MEYER

Donald Wesley Meyer, a cherished soul known for his remarkable handiness and love for life’s adventures, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Alpena, where he first saw the world on March 31, 1955. Born to Verna (Hanson) and the late Robert Meyer, Don’s early years in Alpena set ...

GERALD KUCHNICKI

Oct. 27, 1935 - March 2, 2025 Gerald Kuchnicki passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Owosso, Michigan at the age of 89 years. He was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in Alpena, the son of the late Justin and Harriett Kuchnicki. Jerry was married to Rosemary (Burnash) Kuchnicki, together they had ...

MAXINE M. GAGNON

March 13, 2025 Maxine M. Gagnon, 96, of Alpena, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Maxine is survived by her five children, Steven Gagnon, Nancy Bellanger, Mary Kay Fitzgerald, Kevin Gagnon, and Yvonne Mooran. A full obituary will appear in a future addition of The News. McWilliams ...

JEFFREY FARRIER

Aug. 15, 1959 - March 2, 2025 In Loving Memory of a Renegade Spirit It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Farrier on Sunday March 2, 2025. Born on Aug. 15, 1959 in Alpena, MI, Jeff embraced a life marked by an unyielding ...

NANCY ANN FOURNIER

Sept. 26, 1962 - March 8, 2025 Nancy Ann Fournier, affectionately known as “Nanner” to her family, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 62 in Midland, Michigan. Born on Sept. 26, 1962, in Redford, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and ...

DAVID A. TORO

Feb. 7, 1943 - March 6, 2025 David A. Toro, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. Born Feb. 7, 1943, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Chuno) Toro in Detroit, he was raised there. On Aug. 3, 1963, he married Kathleen TeKelly in Detroit, and they were residents of Allen ...