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RALPH THOMAS BAUER

Ralph Thomas Bauer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on Oct. 23, 1948, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Irene (O’Neil) Bauer. On June 22, 1974, Ralph married the love of ...

RoseANN MARLOW

RoseAnn Marlow, 94, of Alpena, passed away May 17, 2025. RoseAnn was always taking care of kids whether it was with her grandchildren, as a nanny, or later in life as a volunteer foster grandma at Hinks School. She lived in Alaska for eight years where she worked in the kitchen at ...

SUSAN MARIE OLDEN

Susan Marie Olden, 65, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Susan Marie Kuchnicki was born in Alpena on June 9, 1959, to the late Gerald and Rosemary (Burnash) Kuchnicki. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and attending Friends Together’s ...

BEVERLY SUE SMITH

Beverly Sue Smith, 66, of Alpena passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Beverly Sue Besky was born in Alpena on Sept. 30, 1958, to the late Robert and Diane (Prezlawski) Besky. She married Jerry Smith on March 28, 2009. ...

CURTIS CLAY CARR

Curtis Clay Carr, born on March 25, 1961, passed away at the age of 64. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force for 20 years, Curtis served his country with honor and continued to serve others throughout his life with a spirit of generosity and compassion, even earning an award for ...

YVONNE MARIE GEROW

Yvonne Marie Gerow, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Alpena, Michigan, at the age of 89. Born on Jan. 6, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, Yvonne was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Sharboneau) Madore. Her life was a testament to the power of ...