In February 1946, a recently discharged U.S. Navy veteran in uniform entered the office of Rogers City High School looking for his sister Ida. He talked with the senior student who was acting as the secretary for Harry Grambau, the principal. Her name was Helen Grace Zgorski and his name was ...

Kathleen Marie Stark, 71, of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at home. Kathleen Marie Lampel was born on Dec. 19, 1953, in Alpena to the late Norman and Donna (Shephard) Lampel. On April 29, 1972, she married Gary Stark. She retired as a transcription from Alpena Reginal ...

Paula Jane Welling, 74, of Herron passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A much beloved wife, mother, nurse and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of love for her community, her faith and her family. Paula is survived by her husband, Daniel; two daughters, Kristine (Sean) Leahy, Elizabeth ...

Beverly Ann McEwen, 75, of Alpena passed away surrounding by her loving family, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Beverly Ann Johnson was born in Alpena on Nov. 3, 1949, to the late Lee and Hilda (Getchell) Johnson. She married Michael McEwen on April 14, ...

James Joseph Homant, son of Louis and Yvonne (Seguin) Homant, beloved husband of 70 years to Frances (Laundry), children Danielle (Bjorn Nelisse), Amy (Alfred Gelinas), Doug, Sam (Melissa), James, Judy (Marc Richonne), and his grandchildren Amanda, Sarah, Jacob, Meagan, Mary, Jason, Joseph, ...

Ralph Thomas Bauer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on Oct. 23, 1948, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Irene (O’Neil) Bauer. On June 22, 1974, Ralph married the love of his ...