It is with heavy hearts to announce Robert (Bob) Alan Powell, age 62, passed away on September 3, 2025 in Bradenton, FL. Formally from Alpena, MI. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on October 17, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harold and Betty Powell. ...
Bennie L. Bolser died on the early morning of September 4, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on August 25, 1929 to Benjamin W. and Saloma B. (Cissna) Bolser at Women’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan. He married Patricia J. Todd on August 28, 1948 at the Todd home in Flint and together they ...
Linda Lee Canfield, 74, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Linda Lee Buczkowski was born in Alpena on September 9, 1950, to the late Clemens and Eva (McCoombs) Buczkowski and married James Barry Canfield on April 14, 1979. Linda worked ...
Tom Thatcher, 70, of Gaylord, died September 4, 2025 at home with his wife and best dog, Bo, by his side. Tom was born to James and Imogene Thatcher, August 29, 1955 in Alpena. Tom is survived by his wife Cherri and son Brett of Mass., siblings JoAnna (Bob) Carr, NC, Jim (Sherry) Thatcher, Alpena, Julie (Andy) Przeslawski, Alpena, Lorie (Darnell) McConnell, Alpena, Sara (Pilo) Pena, SD, and sister-in-law Nancy Thatcher, Alpena. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob Thatcher. Tom has been taken for cremation. No further arrangements have been made at this time.
Mabel Violete Townsend, 93, of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Mabel Violete Liske was born September 28, 1931, in Alpena County to the late Albert and Amelia (Kihn) Liske on the family farm which she was proud of. She graduated from Alpena ...
John Warren McConnell, 74, of Alpena, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home. John was born in Alpena on November 6, 1950, to the late John and Ethelen (Blackwell) McConnell. John worked for the City of Alpena’s DPW and later was its director. John enjoyed walking, biking, ...
