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Shirley Anne Hartman, 87, of Alpena passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Medilodge of Alpena. Shirley Anne Haken was born on January 27, 1934 in Hillman, Michigan to the late Lester and Jean (Cook) Haken. On May 16, 1953, she married Darwin E. Hartman. Shirley was a school bus driver for 27 years, retiring in 1997.  She was a Girl Scout leader, enjoyed embroidering, collecting anything “smiley”, her daily calendars and shopping for anything she didn’t...

Delores Ann Thompson, 84, formerly of Livonia, passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Alpena from kidney disease.   Delores married Allen (Wayne) Thompson on June 30, 1962 and raised a family. She worked for many years at HUDSON’s where she retired from the Westland store pulling stock. She was a very independent woman who was always on the go.  Delores is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane (Tony) Urbanski, many family and friends and her favorite...

Jean Francis Burke, 95, of Lachine passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at home. Surviving are her son, David Burke. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.  

Marilyn Janet Standen 86, of Alpena passed away April 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born to the late Capt. Donald and Irene Johnston.  Marilyn was born on June 16, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Alpena.  She graduated from Alpena High School, Class of 1952, and maintained lasting friendships with many of her classmates. She married Howard Standen on April 24, 1956 and the two formed a sharing and dedicated partnership over the next 65 years. ...

Hilda (Wootten) Coombs, 85, of Hillman, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena with her family at her side. Leila “Hilda” Hildred Jackson was born on July 7, 1935 in Jefferson Georgia to the late Oscar and Jackie (Frix) Jackson. Hilda married Dalton Wootten on February 21, 1953. He preceded her in death on July 4, 1995. Hilda was fortunate enough to find love again when she married Tom Coombs on August 16, 1998. He...

Iris Marlene (Hamann) Moggie, 85, of Ossineke passed away peacefully Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. Iris Marlene Hamann was born in Rogers City on August 29, 1935 to the late William and Frieda (Plath) Hamann.  She graduated from Alpena High School in 1953.  In her youth, she loved to go dancing, ice skating and roller skating, this is where she met the love of her life, Arthur. They were married on May 15, 1954. Surviving are her husband Arthur of almost 67 years; son,...

Joann Violet Kuchnicki, 83 of Alpena passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland. Joann Violet Smith was born in Detroit on March 9, 1938 to the late Morris and Beatrice (Thomas) Smith.  She grew to become a giving and caring person in all parts of her life.  She worked for many years as a nurse, retiring from Alpena General Hospital. On May 3, 1958, she married Robert Kuchnicki, and raised three daughters and one son.  Robert preceded her...

Alvin Arthur Lumsden, 89, of Long Rapids passed from this life into the arms of his beloved savior on Thursday April 8, 2021.  Alvin was born in Long Rapids on March 15, 1932 to the late William & Anna (McArthur) Lumsden. He left school in 8th grade to work on the family farm and was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War serving stateside at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Alvin met the love of his life, Marilyn McCarty, on a bus ride to Chicago during his military...

Donald Lee Hillman, 74, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home. Donald was born on December 10, 1946 in Alpena to the late John and Irene (Szatkowski) Hillman. On October 11, 1969 he married Beverly LaFleur. Donald served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the D.A.V. and enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the casino. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Brenda (Joyann Brockell) Hillman, Lisa (Roger) Orozco, Tonya (Jory)...

Mrs. Eleanor Mack passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and the compassionate attention of Hospice of Michigan on April 5, 2021. She was born October 12, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to Sylvester and Irene (Timmins) Cavanagh. On September 3, 1949, Eleanor married John Joseph Mack and they resided in Alpena, MI since June 1953. Judge John Mack preceded Eleanor in death on May 23, 1984. Eleanor was a member of St. Bernard's Parish and St. Bernard's Altar...