June 16, 1933 - Feb. 11, 2025 Betty Lou Staggs, 91, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025. Born on June 16, 1933, in Alpena, Betty was the cherished daughter of the late Gilbert and Gwendolyn (Dark) Ludlow. She was the beloved wife of the late James Staggs, with whom she ...

July 4, 1941 - Feb. 13, 2025 George Patrick Turner, 83, Alpena passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. George was born on July 4, 1941, in Detroit, to the late Kyle and Kathryn (Fraser) Turner. On May 20, 1966, he married Georgia Maddox. She preceded him ...

Feb. 3, 1944 - Feb. 11, 2025 Paul David Smolinski, 81, passed away at Medilodge in Rogers City on Feb. 11, 2025, following a brief illness. The youngest of the family of 11, he was born on Feb. 3, 1944, to Simon and Agnes (Wcisel) Smolinski. He graduated from Rogers City High School ...

July 8, 1939 - Feb. 7, 2025 It is with deep ​sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Bays​ on Feb. 7, 2025, in his 85 year. Beloved son, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather​ and friend, Vic will always have a special place in our memories and hearts. Vic​ was ...

Sept. 27, 1942 - Feb. 8, 2025 Kenneth Hein, 82, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. He was born Sept. 27, 1942, to Carl and Regina “Virginia” Marie nee Burzych Hein in Detroit and raised in Lachine. He graduated from Alpena Catholic Central High School in 1960 and Alpena ...

Jan. 24, 1932 - Feb. 11, 2025 Ruth L. Heussner, a cherished matriarch and a beacon of warmth in her community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025, in Alpena at the age of 93. Born on Jan. 24, 1932, in Detroit, Ruth was the beloved daughter of the late Otto and Josephine (Spens) Kuehn. ...