We are sad to share that our mother, Joyce May Wirgau, died on Aug. 25, 2026, at the age of 97. She was active until her last day and died at her home, which was a wish of hers. She was born on March 18, 1929, in Leer, Michigan to Arnold and Alice (Mielke) Christensen. She was raised on the ...
Clair Reuben Klein, 89, of Hubbard Lake died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Clair was born in Hillman on June 17, 1937, to the late Reuben and Clara (Laurette) Klein. On June 28, 1958, he married Roselind J. Timm. She preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 2013. ...
David H. McNeil, 90, died the morning of Aug. 22, 2026, at home in the care of his family. David was born on Sept. 6, 1935, in Alpena, to his parents James and Helen (Greene) McNeil. He grew up in Alpena and was a graduate of Alpena High School. On Aug. 23, 1958, David married Marvis H. ...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark G Collins on August 22, 2026 of a chronic lung disease. Mark, age 70, is survived by his wife Cheryl Collins, son Mark and wife Emily, of Nikiski Alaska, his sisters Nancy Repke of Alpena and Jackie (Tim) McGee of Grand Rapids, brothers Mike and Linda Collins of Alpena, Fred and Lamen Collins of North Carolina, Charles and Tomomi Collins, who currently resides in Japan, sister in law, Kim Collins (William) and many beloved nieces and nephews. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Irma Collins, ...
Dawn LaBelle, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully, concluding her courageous and hard-fought two-year battle with stomach cancer. She was born in Alpena, Michigan, on July 30, 1966. Born with a natural passion for education, Dawn dedicated 22 wonderful years of her life as a ...
Elmer William Maskell, 92, of Alpena passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at his home. Elmer was born in Alpena on May 17, 1934, to the late William and Corinne (Gagnon) Maskell and married Judith Sylvester on Dec. 15, 1962. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2019. He worked and retired from Abitibi. Surviving are his 2 children, Kevin Maskell, Connie Grigg; grandson, Coty Grigg; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Maskel was preceded in death by son-in-law, David Grigg; brothers, Leonard, Donald, Eugene and ½ sister, Colleen Milllard. Visitation will take place at the ...
