Edward J. Jaracz, age 85 of Posen died unexpectedly while clearing snow on Jan. 5, 2026. He was born in Posen on July 23, 1940, to Edward and Mary (Kamyszek) Jaracz. Ed retired from the Presque Isle County Road Commission in 1997 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time at camp ...

Bonnie Sue MacNicol age 82 of Hillman died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Hillman’s Haven. She was born in Bay City on July 27, 1943. Bonnie was employed by the Overhead Conveyor Company in Dearborn for 50 years before moving north to be closer to family. She is survived by a ...

Jesse James Kensa, 53, of Hubbard Lake died Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Jesse was born in Alpena to Thomas and Melodee (Pinkel) Kensa. He served with the 82nd Airborne, in the United States Army as a repairman on the Kiowa Warrior helicopter. He enjoyed his ...

Shirley A. Nowak passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2026, from her battle with ovarian cancer. She lived her final weeks surrounded by family, laughter and love in the home of her grandchildren, Rayce and Leif Dahleen. Shirley was born to Otto and Ursula Swan in Posen, Michigan, on ...

Mary Lou Smith, 82, of Alpena died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at her home. Mary Lou Kasubowski was born in Alpena on July 4, 1943 to the late Stanley and Agnes (Kasubowski) Kasubowski. She married William Smith on Jan. 9, 1970. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2020. She worked as a bartender ...

Thais Elaine Koep, 79, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Medilodge – Alpena. Thais Elaine Pahlkotter was born on Nov. 5, 1946, to the late Henry and Eleonora (Schuelke) Pahlkotter. On Nov. 29, 1969, she married James Koep. He preceded her on Oct. 2, 2003. Thais was a member ...