Ernest “Ernie” Benjamin Kurkierewicz, 81, of Lachine, Michigan, died on Dec. 19, 2025, in Alpena. He was born on Aug. 19, 1944, in Alpena to Peter and Arline (Marquardt) Kurkierewicz. Ernie proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Ranger as an Airman, earning the Armed ...

Roger Dale Morgan, who grew up in Alpena and lived here until his retirement and moved to Tennessee and then lived in Foley, Alabama, died Dec. 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and his children and step children, Brian Morgan, Todd Morgan, Kathryn Carmack, John Turner, Dianne ...

James F. Duby, 87, of Alpena died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at his home. James F. Duby was born on June 17, 1938, in Alpena to the late Ernest and Beatrice (Rambowski) Duby. James served in the United States Army during the Korean war. After the service James met his future wife, Donna ...

Kevin David Howard, 68, of Herron, died peacefully on Dec. 6, 2025. Born on Aug. 14, 1957, in West Branch, Michigan, Kevin was a genuine soul whose life was a testament to authenticity. He had an unwavering spirit and a remarkable ability to find joy in life's simple pleasures. Kevin possessed ...

Casimir Joseph Hincka, age 84, of Posen, passed away at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on Dec. 12, 2025. He was born in Pulawski Township to Anthony and Elizabeth (Romel) Hincka on July 26, 1941. Friends may visit St. Casimir Catholic Church on Friday, Dec. 19th where the ...

Josephine Trewartha, 88, of Alpena passed away peacefully, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Turning Brook. The youngest of 12, Jo was born July 1, 1937, to Lebanese immigrant parents, the late Bryan and Mamie (Seeb) Albert, who homesteaded and farmed near Williston, North Dakota. She moved away to ...