Donald Floyd Thomas, 88, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Donald was born in Bay City on March 1, 1938, to the late Floyd and Valeria (Czuba) Thomas. On October 4, 1958, he married Deanna Grabner. Together they started in business in 1961, in ...
Randy William Niemi, 67, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. Randy was born April 5, 1959 in Cheboygan to the late Marylou (Niemi) McLaren & the late Richard Niemi and was raised in Alpena. He is survived by three siblings, Terry Niemi of Ironwood, Julie Niemi ...
Carolynne Wegmeyer, died peacefully on July 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born in Alpena, Carolynne was the cherished daughter of the late Alvin and Naomi Torsch. She was a city girl until she met the love of her life, Fred Wegmeyer of Herron. With his easygoing charm, hard work ethic, ...
James "Jim" Albert Eller, age 83, of Kodak, died July 8, 2026. He loved music, woodworking, and coaching hockey. Jim was preceded in death by his parents William and Florence Eller. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet L. Eller; sons, Scott W. Eller (Marcie), Steven J. Eller (Rebecca), and Jason P. Eller (Robin); grandchildren Kelsie and Dylon, Eliana, Cassius, and Jackson, and Alyric; brother Robert Eller. Jim will be interred at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville.
Roger Lemons, a longtime Harrisville resident, historian, photographer and community leader, died peacefully at home on June 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was 68. Born on November 25, 1957, in Bangor, Maine, to a U.S. Air Force family, Roger’s early years were shaped by constant ...
James Francis Stanley, Jr., 70, of Alpena passed away July 12, 2026 at Besser Senior Living. Jim was born November 2, 1955 to James F. Stanley, Sr. and Geraldine Scott. He was a graduate of Alpena High School in 1973. Jim enjoyed working on the Great Lakes freighters for many years before ...
