Daniel L. Barden, age 78, of Alpena, died on May 6, 2026, after a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country, and steadfast kindness to those who knew him. He was born on March 17, 1948, in Houghton, to the late Lyle and Marjorie (Fahselt) Barden. Dan grew up with strong family ...

Michael (Mike) J. Kelley, 78, died peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer’s/dementia. Mike was born in Alpena on March 21, 1948, to the late John and Alma (Johnson) Kelley. He attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated in 1966 from Alpena High School. On ...

PONIK, Ted, age 96, died on May 4, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.

REYNOLDS, Cynthia May, 69, of Alpena passed away, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Brendan Joseph McLaren, 39, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident. Brendan was born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on Feb. 5, 1987, to Bernard and Rebecca (Lund) McLaren. He had a passion for sports, hunting, fishing and playing golf. Surviving are his father, ...

Norman Frank Pieczynski age 87 of Rogers City died peacefully at home on April 29, 2026. He was born Oct. 10, 1938 in Posen to Joseph and Adeline (Krawczak) Pieczynski. Norm was a 1957 graduate of Posen High School. He worked for General Telephone before serving in the United States Army ...