Dr. Douglas Alexander Stuart King passed away surrounded by his family, on Nov. 1, 2025. Douglas, the eldest of six children, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, to the late Dr. Alexander and Margaret King. As an infant, he moved with his family to New Zealand, the country that would shape his ...

Marlene E. Coney, 87, of Portage passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. Marlene Edna Bills was born in Alpena on Sept. 19, 1938, to the late Merle and Edna (Weaver) Bills. She graduated as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in 1968 from Mt. Pleasant Nursing ...

Lester Stema, 86, of Posen died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Lester was born Aug. 31, 1939 in Posen to the late Edward, Sr. and Helen (Szymanki) Stema. He was a life-long resident of the Posen area where he enjoyed all that the outdoors had to offer. He worked ...

Todd Robert DeCaire, 63, of Lachine died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Walnut Group Home. Todd was born Sept. 29, 1962, in Alpena to the late James and Beverly (Ganier) DeCaire. He worked at NEMROC for numerous years. Todd was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed going fishing and bowling. Surviving ...

Gary Sharp, age 82, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Gary was born in Detroit and raised in Alpena, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and the outdoors. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who found his greatest ...

Paul T Odell, of Clarkston and formerly of Presque Isle; age 89; passed away October 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Husband of Virginia, “Ginny” for 67 years; father of Leslie (John) Ousnamer, Jeanne Tervol, William (Laurie) Odell,Teresa (Carl) Erznoznik and Melissa (Michael) ...