Eldon G. Cripps, 88, of Alpena passed away on August 8, 2026, after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. Eldon was born August 18, 1937, to the late Clayton and Lillian (Walker) Cripps. Eldon spent his childhood in the Herron area on the family farm, Cripps Fruit Farm. He later built and ...
Dr. Brian J. Piper, 52, died on Aug. 30, 2026, surrounded by his family and an abundance of love. Born in Alpena he was the son of Deborah (Dubey) Piper and James (Jim) Piper. He grew up on Hubbard Lake. His education included graduating from Alcona High, attending Alpena Community College, ...
Leticia Jeanne Gagnon “Tesh”, 43, went to be with her Lord and Savior during the early morning of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, following a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Overflowing with love and grace toward others, Leticia’s entire life exemplified God’s command for us to ...
Susanne Swayze, 87, of Hubbard Lake, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sept. 5, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on Feb. 10, 1939, to George and Betty (Gardner) Ross in Van Wert, Ohio, Susanne grew up in Ohio City. Early in her career, she worked for the U.S. Air ...
Frederick “Fred” Zander, age 86, of Kewadin, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at home with his family. Fred was born on Jan. 14, 1940 in Alpena to the late Ernest and Helen (Smigelski) Zander. He was the oldest of five children and was a 1957 graduate of Alpena High ...
Alan “AJ” John Mills, 77, of Alpena died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Alan John Mills was born in Alpena on March 11, 1949, to the late Otis and Vina (Prevo) Mills. AJ served in the United States Army during Vietnam and worked for the Alpena County ...
