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Obituaries

GARY LEE ALLEN

March 13, 1946 - Feb. 19, 2025 Gary Lee Allen, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2025, at the age of 78 in Alpena, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 13, 1946, in Midland. Gary’s journey began as the beloved son of Glen and Aletha Allen, who preceded him in death, ...

TERRY R. CONNER

Feb. 21, 2025 Terry R. Conner, 61, of Alpena, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Terry is survived by his sisters, Cathy Stevens, and Diana Conner. Terry has been taken for cremation with no services planned at this time. McWilliams Funeral Home has assisted the family. Online ...

MARK BEEGLE

Feb. 15, 2025 Mark Beegle, 60, of Alpena, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Janet (Matt) Winter, Rachel (Seth) Wetherhult, Michael Beegle, and many grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 8, ...

THOMAS LEE MacKINNON

Nov. 20, 1959 - Feb. 18, 2025 Thomas Lee “Chewie” MacKinnon, 65, of Alpena, passed away after a long heartfelt battle with cancer on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born Nov. 20, 1959, in Alpena, to Kenneth and Elaine (Wilson) MacKinnon. On June 4, 1983, he married ...

ALLYN WAYNE ACKERMAN

Feb. 16, 2025 Allyn Wayne Ackerman, 74, of Hubbard Lake, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Allyn is survived by his wife, Mary, three children, Angela Ackerman, Chad Ackerman, and Roxanne Ackerman, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild on the way. McWilliams Funeral Home is ...

DONALD E. LaFAVE

Feb. 17, 1948 - Feb. 13, 2025 Donald E. LaFave, 76, of Black River, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Born Feb. 17, 1948, to Edward and Yvonne (Potvin) LaFave in Black River, he was a lifelong resident of the area. On Feb. 6, 1981, he married Sharon Marschner in Bay City. Don owned ...