James Ulric Lixie, 86, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. James was born Nov. 19, 1938, in Alpena to the late Ulric and Lillian (Jeziokowski) Lixie. He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict in Germany. On June 29, 1963, he married ...

Norma Young, 87, of Alpena passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The News. McWilliams Funeral Home is assisting the family.

July 31, 1945 - March 5, 2025 James William DeWyre, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Alpena, at the age of 79. Born on July 31, 1945, in Plattsburgh, NY, to the late William and Ruth (Rhode) DeWyre, James, ...

March 3, 1945 – Jan. 12, 2025 Lonnie M. VanTrump, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away at home Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, with his loving family at his side following complications from a second stroke. Lonnie was born March 3, 1945, in Kansas City, MO to the late William F. VanTrump and ...

May 22, 1946 - March 3, 2025 Roger E. McDonald, affectionately known to many as “Reggie,” passed away with his family by his side on March 3, 2025, at My Michigan Medical Center in Alpena, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and cherished memories. Born on May 22, ...

Dec. 15, 1936 Jean Leete Stewart was born Dec. 15, 1936, the second of four children to Carolyn and Alexander Payne Leete. Laughter, smiles, connection---and sense of irony were the key to life of Jean, age 88, fortunate enough to have an education at Grosse Pointe High School, Smith ...