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Lorine Helen Jack, 95, of Boyne City, formerly of Alpena, entered into the peace of her Lord and Saviour Tuesday, May 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Lorine Helen Mayou was born on May 18, 1925 in Alpena to the late William and Josephine (Boynton) Mayou. On October 15, 1945, she married Devere Jack. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1967. Lorine was a charter member of Huron Shores Fellowship. She loved Jesus and was cherished and loved by many. She will be remembered for...

Milo Gene Kubbe, 88, of Hubbard Lake passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Milo was born in Hubbard Lake on December 28, 1931 to the late William and Paulina (Kern) Kubbe.  On June 4, 1960 he married Patricia Radke.  He engaged in farming his entire life and retired from the Besser Company in 1992.  He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge, Eagles and Son’s of the Am Vets.  Milo enjoyed deer hunting and spending time in...

Thomas Joseph Bleau, 80 of Alpena passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home following a 13-year battle with cancer. Thomas was born in Alpena on November 12, 1939 to the late Clarence and Velma (Leroux) Bleau.  He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1965.  He married Linda Carr on September 12, 1963, together they had three children.  He lived and worked most of his life in Bay City.  Tom was employed by the Bay City Times...

  Mitchell “Butch” J. Wysocki, 78, of Alpena passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. He was born September 2, 1941 to the late Mitchell and Martha (Smolinski) Wysocki in Hamtramck.  After retiring from downstate, he moved to Alpena.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife, Sue; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Richard Hanna from Muskegon; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Frank...

Dale Arthur Gagnon, 88, of Alpena passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Dale was born on July 20, 1931 in Alpena to the late Leo and Violet (Serre) Gagnon. He enlisted in the United States Army on April 7, 1950. Dale received a medal with three bronze service stars and the United Nation Service Combat Infantry Badge during the Korean War. On a 10-day furlough he returned to Alpena to marry the former Elaine Eleanor Wysocki on July 29, 1950, at St. Anne...

Sandra “Sam” Elizabeth Corbett, 63, of Hillman passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home. Sandra Carrizal was born on September 6, 1956 in Detroit.  She married Barrie Corbett on August 7, 1987.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Surviving are her husband Barrie, 4 children, Danielle Beebe, Renee (Tony Gonzalez) Beebe, Daniel Beebe, Raven (Brayan) Salas; 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her...

Arnold “Bunny” Herman Abend, 86, of Spruce passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after a short illness with cancer. Bunny was born on May 6, 1934 in Alpena County to the late Adolph and Rose (Hartman) Abend. He served in the United States Army. Arnold owned Abend Electric Motor Service and enjoyed farming and will be remembered for his famous potatoes. Surviving are his two children, Rebecca Abend, Jimmy (Lisa) Abend; 6...

Hilma Erna Beitler, 92, of Hubbard Lake passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Touch of Country AFC. Hilma Erna Schultz was born on February 8, 1928 in Hubbard Lake, Michigan to the late Franz and Rosina (Messal) Schultz. On July 5, 1946, she married Walter Beitler. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1993. Hilma was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide. She enjoyed gardening. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Tamyra Beitler; two sisters, Gertrude Thiem, Hertha...

David Stanley Goodburne, 90, of Alpena passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home. David was born on April 19, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Capallo) Goodburne. At the age of 15, he had a peanut vending machine route. He served in the United States Air Force 1950 – 1954 and. On November 27, 2004, he married Joan Ferris. David owned and operated the Spray Service and worked for the City of Alpena Fire Department from 1962, working his way up to...

Gerald John Modrzynski, 77, of Alpena passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in Rogers City on May 25, 1942 to the late Clarence and Myrtelbelle (Wirgau) Modrzynski and married Patsy Johnson on January 28, 1963.  Jerry retired from Stoneport Quarry in 2000.  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending his time building and playing guitars.  Surviving are his wife, Patsy; 2 sons, Cary and Marianne...