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Gloria Ann Dubey, 85, of Alpena died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Surviving are her four children, Phillip Montie, Lilly Pearce, Richard (Cindy) Montie, Marvin (Jim) Dubey; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Hazel Bonnard, and Aletha “Petie” Marquit. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Ruth Helen Robb, 90, of Alpena passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Medilodge of Green View. Ruth Helen Lobert was born on May 20, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Rudolph “Ralph” and Olga (Leschinger) Lobert. She worked as a custodian at St. Paul Lutheran Church for 25 years, retiring in 2004. Ruth was an active member at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Surviving are her three children, Barbara (Thomas) Bates, Ray (Donna) Robb, Thomas (Kimberly) Robb; 6 grandsons; 5 great...

Joanne Kaye Schalk, 63, of Alpena died unexpectedly from surgical complications on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Joanne was born on March 29, 1956 to the late Richard and Carolyn (Powell) Schalk. She graduated from Hillman High School in 1974 and received her associate degree from Alpena Community College. Joanne worked in the banking business for 40 years as a mortgage loan processor, retiring in 2017. Joanne was most proud of her...

Thomas Lawrence Gapske, 60, of Alpena passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. Thomas was born in Alpena on March 31, 1959 to the late John and Virginia (Standen) Gapske.  Tom (affectionally referred to as “JJ”) worked at Great North Foods for 37 years until his retirement in 2014 due to health issues. He was an active member of the Alpena Eagles, enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and spending time with friends and...

Lisa Lynn Bartz, 52, of Bay City passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019. Surviving are her son, Nathan; parents, Richard and Patricia; two brothers, Scott (Susan) Bartz, Mark (Kendra) Bartz; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Eugene “Gene” Kroll, 78, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena.  Gene was born July 22, 1941 in Alpena to the late Edward and Helen (Woloszyk) Kroll and worked at Huron Portland Cement Plant.  He was a member of All Saints Parish, enjoyed hunting and his trips with Jack. Surviving are 4 siblings, David and Ann Kroll, Alice Kroll, Patricia and Jack Robbins, Theresa and Jim Srebinski; 8 nieces and nephews, Lynn Kroll, Edward...

Leroy George Dove, 87, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at home. Leroy was born on March 29, 1932, in Alpena. He served in the United States Air Force. On June 2, 1956, he married Marian Palmer. LeRoy worked at Besser Company for 28 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, enjoyed golfing, and playing cards.  LeRoy enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be remembered by loved ones for his sense of humor and making others...

Gary Wayne Kropp, 79, of Hubbard Lake passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at home. Gary was born on November 9, 1939, in Detroit to the late Leo and Irene (Durecki) Kropp. He served in the United States Army. On February 23, 1963, he married Claudia Oldani. Surviving are his wife, Claudia; three children, Curt Kropp, Kristina (Michael) Rock, Mark Kropp; 4 grandchildren, Nicholas, Titus, Megan, Jennifer; 2 great grandchildren, Alanna, Genevieve; and two sisters, Sharon McMahon and...

Wade Lee Corpus, 71, of Herron died Sunday, November 3, 2019, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; two children, Brad Corpus, Cheryl Corpus; and grandson, Spencer. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bannan Funeral Home.

 Lynn Marie Clark, 60, of Alpena passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Lynn Marie Wirgau was born in Alpena on October 12, 1959 to Charles and Joann (Irish) Wirgau.  On August 6, 2011 she married Duane Clark.  She was a member of the Women’s Pool League, Over 40’s Pool League, enjoyed going to the casino and warm weather on the pontoon with family. Surviving are her husband, Duane; 2 children, Sarah (Alex) Beegen, Andrew...