Wilbur George Bleau, Jr., 67, of Alpena died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. “Webb” was born July 19, 1958 in Alpena to the late Wilbur and Betty (Arlt) Bleau. A life-long resident of the area, he enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed playing ...

Elsie Leona Sauer, 92, of Royston died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Elsie Leona Strohschein was born in Montmorency County on May 23, 1933, to the late Herman and Victoria (Wolters) Strohschein. On Sept. 22, 1951, she married Herman Sauer. He preceded ...

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 ...