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James Amos Flewelling

FLEWELLING, James Amos, age 92, of Bearinger Township, died June 26, 2023. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Jesus “Yogi” Yruegas

YRUEGAS, Jesus “Yogi”, 75, of mikado died Sunday, June 25, 2023. Gillies Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

SYBIL JOAN BANKS

Apr. 19, 1935 - June 18, 2023 Sybil Joan “Emma” Banks, 88, of Alpena, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Emma was a kind, caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend as well as many more giving roles. She always brought a smile to those who crossed her path and will be dearly missed. Emma was born on April 19, 1935 to the late Russell and Beulah (Montie) Rondeau in Alpena. On Feb. 12, 1966, Emma joined hands in marriage with the love of her life Elmer Banks. They joined together in matrimony at St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway, Michigan. She ...

DONNA AND RAY COMPEAU

April 11, 1934 - Dec. 23, 2022 Donna Jean Compeau, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Donna was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Eugene and Bernadette (Brousseau) LeTourneau in Alpena. On Dec. 11, 1954 Donna married the love of her life Raymond Compeau at St. Anne Catholic Church of All Saints Parish. They raised a family together and remained in love until Ray preceded her in death in Jan. 2020. There were many things that ...

JENNY R. (MORRISON) DARGA

February 2, 1973 - May 9, 2023 Jenny R. ( Morrison) Darga of Rapid City, South Dakota Born in Alpena, Michigan February 2, 1973 - May 9, 2023 Jenny is survived by her husband Alan M. Darga. Her children Richard (Ashley Smith) Morrison, Carol (Shane) Phillips Alex C. Darga. stepdaughter Jamie Stancombe. Her siblings Wendy (Jim) Siegel, George (Lucia DePodesta) Morrison. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Carol Morrison. Memorial service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

DONALD WALTER SZYMANSKI

Dec. 4, 1934 - Jan. 11, 2023 Donald Walter Szymanski, 88, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Donald was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Walter and Rose (Wietecha) Szymanski. On Jan. 25, 1991, he married Ruth Wilke. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2017. Donald was a member of Ossineke Eagles, Knights of Columbus, and Alpena Golf Course. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, softball, and basketball. Surviving are his six children, Donald Szymanski, Karen (Michael) Kobus, Debra (Lawrence) Kudla, Keith (Valerie) ...