Obituaries for the week of 2/11/2026

Gary Gene Graham June 2, 1939 – January 27, 2026 Gary Gene Graham, 86, of Curtis, passed away Tuesday evening of January 27, 2026, at UP Health Systems-Marquette. Born on June 2, 1939, in Sharonville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Claude and Ruby (Guy) Graham. Gary...

Obituaries for the week of 2/04/2026

Bobby Crandell Sr. October 19, 1951 – January 30, 2026 Longtime Newberry resident, Bobby James Crandell Sr., 74, went home to be with his wife and the Lord on the morning of January 30, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and sister, Tanis, who was...

Obituaries for the week of 1/28/2026

Fredrick W. Kracker July 17, 1940 – January 25, 2026 Fredrick W. Kracker, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at age 85 on January 25, 2026. Born on July 17, 1940, he was born in Newberry, MI to Walter and Caroline (Mahlo) Kracker. Fred was a graduate of Ferris State...

Obituaries for the week of 1/21/2026

Verne George Alexander July 15, 1959 – January 16, 2026 Verne George “Buddy” Alexander, 66, of Naubinway, died Friday afternoon January 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born July 15, 1959 in Newberry, son of the late Verne and Ella...

Obituaries for the week of 1/14/2026

Larry A. Johnson Sr. January 23, 1953 – December 30, 2025 Lifelong Newberry resident, Larry Allen Johnson Sr., died Tuesday evening December 30, 2025 at his residence. Larry was born January 23, 1953 in Newberry, son of the late Theodore and Juanita (Rodgers) Johnson...

Obituaries for the week of 1/7/2026

Kathleen R. Tower September 1, 1946 – December 13, 2025 Kathleen R. Tower, 79, of Tucson, Arizona, entered eternal life Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the presence and loving care of her family. Born September 1, 1946 in Hollywood, California, daughter of the late...