June 12, 1952 - April 16, 2025 Thomas Henry LaVigne, a cherished family man, respected colleague, and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in his hometown of Alpena, where he was also born on June 12, 1952. His life was a testament to the power of dedication, love, ...

Dec. 20, 1933 - April 12, 2025 Paul F. Hawkins, 91, of Spruce, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Besser Senior Living in Alpena. Paul was born Dec. 20, 1933 to Paul R. and Gladys (Wethy) Hawkins in Pontiac, MI. He is survived by his wife Brenda Hawkins, (nee Herman), four ...

April 13, 2025 Susan Josephine Kirkwood, a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and pillar of faith within her community, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 78. Susan’s unwavering faith in God truly guided her life. As a dedicated ...

Feb. 8, 1935 - April 14, 2025 Mabel Lillian Kania, age 90, of Posen, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2025. She was born on Feb. 8, 1935, in Alpena to Martin and Veronica (Budnick) Wcisel. On Sept. 4, 1954, she married Eugene Kania at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Mabel ...

Aug. 14, 1956 - April 10, 2025 Gordon Charles Altman, age 68, of Gaylord, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on April 10, 2025. He was born in Rogers City to Theodore and Charlotte (Stiger) Altman on Aug. 14, 1956. Gordon Graduated from Rogers City High School in ...

July 7, 1936 - April 11, 2025 Robert Charles Meixell, age 88, formerly lifelong resident of Alpena, recently of Lapeer, passed away on April 11, 2025. Robert was born on July 7, 1936, in Cheboygan, Michigan, to Clifton and Alice (Claypool) Meixell. He moved to Alpena as a baby and made ...