Dec. 21, 1926 - Feb. 15, 2025 Aged 98, of Rogers City, passed away at Long Rapids Medilodge of Alpena on Feb. 15. Norman was the son of Charles and Hattie Elowski of Belknap Township. He was born Dec. 21, 1926, in Belknap and was the youngest son of nine children. Norman was employed at ...

Dec. 3, 1950 - March 9, 2025 Ronald Panknin, 74, of Alpena passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Brian’s house in Bay City. Ronald was born Dec. 3, 1950, in Alpena to the late Delbert and Blanche (Piantkowski) Panknin. He graduated in the Class of 1969 from Alpena High School, began ...

July 6, 1939 - March 8, 2025 Patrick Emmett O’Brien of Lachine passed peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loud and loving family. He was 85 years old. Patrick was born on July 6, 1939, to the late John and Donna (Rosbeck) O’Brien in Alpena, Michigan. He ...

Nov. 12, 1946 - March 7, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas A. Tucker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world on March 7, 2025, at the age of 78. A nearly lifelong resident of Hillman, Michigan, he spent ...

James Ulric Lixie, 86, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. James was born Nov. 19, 1938, in Alpena to the late Ulric and Lillian (Jeziokowski) Lixie. He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict in Germany. On June 29, 1963, he married ...

Norma Young, 87, of Alpena passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The News. McWilliams Funeral Home is assisting the family.