Betty Ann Bugg, 91, of Curran, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2025. Born on December 8, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, Betty's life was a testament to the power of education, the beauty of nature, and the depth of familial bonds. Betty's journey as an educator began with her ...

Carolyn Donakowski, 92, went to be with her one true love, Jerry, and beloved son, Randy, on August 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center. Agnes Carolyn Baker was born to the late George and Lillian (Jobin) Baker on March 18, 1933. Carolyn spent her entire life in the Alpena area. She was ...

Norman Ritthaler was born in Alpena in 1942 to Ida Ritthaler (Liske) and Edward Ritthaler. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and sharing stories about working on the farm with his father and brothers, he looked forward to vacationing on Hubbard Lake and loved to spend time with family ...

William Edwin Kornowski, 82, of Alpena, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. William was born on March 31, 1943, in Alpena to the late Cashmere and Marion (Gezequel) Kornowski. He worked for the public school in Flat Rock until his retirement. Bill ...

Florian Lee Kensa, 67, of Alpena, passed away peacefully Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home. Florian Lee Kensa was born in Alpena on March 16, 1958, to the late Joseph and Emma (Erickson) Kensa. On July 14, 1979, he married Julie Lee. Florian’s passions included hunting, boating, camping, ...

Clayton John Peters, 85, of Presque Isle, Michigan, passed away on August 6, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born to the late Angus and Dorothy (Smith) Peters on April 3, 1940, in Royal Oak, MI. Clayton was a 1958 graduate of Royal Oak’s Dondero High School. He met and married his high ...