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 ...
Michael “Mick” Rea Kaiser born April 25, 1945 in Gaylord died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena surrounded by his family on July 3, 2026. He is a 1963 graduate of Alpena Catholic Central High School. He then joined the Navy Reserves but was honorably discharged for ...
Larry Cates, age 91, formerly of Alpena, died on July 4, 2026 in Lansing. He was born on March 2, 1935, in Kennett, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to family, and a wide range of talents and interests that brought joy to those who knew him. He was the son of the late ...
Mary Therese “Susie” (Vogelheim) Robinson, age 75, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at her childhood home in Rogers City with her husband at her side. Although her official name was Mary, she became “Susie” almost immediately. Upon bringing her home from the hospital, her father, Karl, ...
JoAnn Pagels, age 83, of Presque Isle, died on July 3, 2026. She was born on Jan. 24, 1943, in Mt. Clemens, MI, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family and the people around her. JoAnn was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary DeLamielleure. She grew up ...
Russell Henry Mackie, 85, of Spruce passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home. Russell Henry Mackie was born in Detroit on June 27, 1941, to the late Bruno and Eileen (Makila) Mackie and he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Joy Kramer on May 14, 1971. ...
