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James Allen

James F. Allen of Houston, TX, formerly from Alpena, died on Aug. 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Alpena on April 9, 1956, to CPL Richard and Rosemary (Detloff) Allen Sr. Those who knew Jim remember his smile and of course his humor, but more ...

Donald Deadman

Donald Lee Deadman, 88, died peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Don was born in Alpena on Jan. 23, 1938 to Austin and Thelma Lee Deadman. He grew up on State Street (Thompson Park), where he enjoyed the water, boating, and doing acrobatics with friends in the park. ...

Richard Harris

HARRIS, Richard W., 69, of Alpena died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Howard Wissmiller

Howard George Wissmiller, 83, of Alpena died Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Howard was born in Saginaw on Sept. 3, 1942, to the late Howard and Georgia (Jones) Wissmiller and served in the United States Navy from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1965. On ...

Stanley Lee

LEE. Stanley E., 80, of Mikado, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at his home. Arrangements are in care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.  

Diane Grover

Diane Marie Grover, 76, of Ferndale, died Aug. 12, 2026, in Royal Oak. Born in Rogers City to Leo and Cecilia Darga on June 1, 1950. Diane was a devoted mother, beloved aunt, and a faithful member of St. James Parish and later St. Mark Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, William ...