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Obituaries

RICHARD NEUMANN

June 18, 1949 - June 24, 2024 Richard Neumann a cherished and respected member of the Alpena community, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, in Farmington Hills, at the age of 75. Born on June 18, 1949, in Alpena, Richard’s life was one marked by dedication to his family, a passion ...

RONALD JON PAAD

April 12, 1960 - June 14, 2024 Ronald Jon Paad, known affectionately as Ron, passed away in Greer, S.C., on June 14, 2024. Born in Alpena on April 12, 1960, to the late Lillian (Dean) and Clarence Paad. Ron is survived by sons Joshua, Ryan, and Brandyn; daughters Jenny, Heather, and ...

DONALD DeBATS

June 14, 1943 - May 22, 2024 Professor Don DeBats, 80, formerly of Alpena, died suddenly on May 22, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. As requested, his final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena. Don was born in Alpena on June 14, 1943, a beloved only child of the late Clarence ...

SYLVIA SUE ARRAND

Feb. 21, 1944 - Feb. 5, 2024 Sylvia Sue Arrand, 79, of Posen, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. She was born in Flint on Feb. 21, 1944, to Adam and Elsie (Crooks) Ceglarek. Sylvia graduated from Bentley Senior High School in Burton and ...

CONNIE ANN BYGDEN

March 31, 2024 On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, Connie Ann Bygden ascended into Heaven surrounded by her family. Connie is survived by her parents John ‘Pete’ and Marilyn (Paquette) Bygden, brother Robert Bygden, sisters Cari (Richard) Oliver, and Phyllis (Ben) Muzljakovich. A ...

MARY ANN MATISON

June 20, 2024 Mary Ann Matison (nee`Cook), 78, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind many accomplishments including being an exemplary elementary school teacher; being a professional genealogist; being a ...