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James Anthony Hamill, 66, of Alpena passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. James was born in Alpena on November 23, 1953 to the late Robert and Gwendolyn (Gutkowski) Hamill.  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Jim enjoyed gardening, playing cards and spending time with his sons and family.  He will also be remembered for his sense of humor. Surviving are 2 sons, Corey Hamill, Chad Hamill; 2 grandchildren, Anthony, Abbey; 2...

W. Jean Ellis, 87, of Alpena passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. A graveside service will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery – Chapel on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Smith officiating.  Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.  

Virginia Marceil Amlotte, 98, of Alpena passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at her home. Virginia Marceil Dant was born on June 27, 1921, in Alpena County to the late Delos and Maude (Spragg) Dant. On July 23, 1938, she married Voyle “Olie” Amlotte. He preceded her in death on December 19, 2006. Surviving are her two children, Jacqueline (James) Weide, Dennis (Mary) Amlotte; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Amlotte was preceded...

Sandra Ann Hatt, 75, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her home. Surviving are 3 sons, James (Debbie) Crawford, Michael Werda, John (Keli) Werda; 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Ross (Debbie) Mace and Mike Mace. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Mark Wayne Bleau, 75, of Alpena went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020, at home.He was born on November 19, 1944, in Alpena to the late Joseph and Mabel (Johnson) Bleau.  Mark worked construction most of his life and will be remembered for being able to build and fix anything.  He played the guitar, enjoyed going to garage sales, and above all loved his family dearly.Surviving are his children, Mark Bleau Jr., LaVern Clewley, Leslie (Terry) Cramer, Lynn Rocha, Leonard...

Rose Lynn Rings, 58, of Alpena passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at home. Rose Lynn Ouellette was born on May 29, 1961, in Trenton, Michigan to the late Earl and Sharon (LaFave) Ouellette. She was a musician in numerous bands, playing all over the state. Rose enjoyed music, fishing, and being outdoors. Surviving are her four children, Nicole Cuddie, Bradley Cuddie, Caitlin Cuddie, Christopher Martin; 3 grandchildren, Faith, Harley, Dexter; and several siblings. Rose was preceded in...

Herbert Alfred Ratz, 91, of Hubbard Lake passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. Herbert was born on September 25, 1928 in Alpena County to the late Henry and Florence (Buchler) Ratz.  On February 15, 1947, he married Doris Dietz. She preceded him in death on July 18, 2007.  He engaged in farming his whole life and drove school bus for 32 years for Alpena Public Schools.  Herb enjoyed hunting, fishing and his numerous trips to Canada with family and friends. Surviving are his 6...

Eleanor Ruth McLaren, 84, of Lachine passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Medilodge of Hillman. Eleanor Ruth Cronk was born on August 7, 1935, in Atlanta, Michigan to the late Robert and Violet (Wark) Cronk. On December 28, 1957, she married Marvin R. McLaren. She worked as a librarian and substitute teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Detroit for 13 years until her retirement and returning to the Hillman area. Eleanor was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, a...

Steven Michael Zaborney, 67, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his sister’s home. Steven was born on October 7, 1952 in Alpena to Stanley and Virginia (Wcisel) Zaborney. He worked at DPI, retiring in 2014. Surviving are his mother, Virginia; 11 siblings, Mary Ellen (Lee) Harris, Fred (Eileen) Zaborney, Susan Faulk, William (Kathryn) Zaborney, Martin (Kathy) Zaborney, Janice Vujic, Anne (David) Mulka, Beth (Hubert) Gillespie, Katherine Ferriter, Deborah (Mike)...

George Gene Nye, 65, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Medilodge – Alpena. Gene was born in Garden City on December 25, 1954 to the late James and Eva (Wilson) Nye. Surviving are two children, Gabriel (Caitie) Nye, Lindsay Nye; siblings, Barbara (Ronald) Linton, James (Arlene) Nye, Carol (Michael) Doktor, Frank (Mary) Nye, John (Debbie) Nye, Joe Nye; sister-in-law, Barb Nye; brother-in-law, Bill Wisniewski; several nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by...