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BARBARA IRENE POKORZYNSKI

BARBARA IRENE POKORZYNSKI Feb. 27, 1938 - June 17, 2023 Barbara Irene Pokorzynski, affectionately known as Barb, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, in her hometown of Alpena, Michigan. Born on Feb. 27, 1938, to the late Felix and Irene (Suszek) Shiemke, Barb lived a life filled with love, faith, and selflessness. Barb is survived by her loving children, Ken (Abby) Pokorzynski, Tony (Renee) Pokorzynski, and Joe Pokorzynski. She was the proud grandmother of Aubrey, Vincent, Nicholas, Loren, Ceri, Andrew, and Jessica. Barb is also survived by her brothers, Richard (Joyce) and ...

DONALD JOHN LEWIS

DONALD JOHN LEWIS Nov. 22, 1949 - June 14, 2023 Donald John Lewis, affectionately known as Don, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in Lachine. Born on Nov. 22, 1949, in Alpena he was the son of the late George and Louise (Kaiser) Lewis. Don was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Don is survived by his children, Dee Ann Irby and Dawn (Greg) Jones; his grandchildren, Harold (Tre’) Irby, Jayden, Aubrey, and Gunner Jones; his longtime companion, Dawn Neuman; his sister, Louann Jerome; his brother, George (Faye) ...

GALE LEE McCONNAUGHEY

GALE LEE McCONNAUGHEY Feb. 14, 1941 - Jan. 18, 2023 Gale Lee McConnaughey, 81, of Brownsville, Texas passed away with his wife at his side on Jan. 18, 2023. Gale was born Feb. 14, 1941 in Alpena, the son of Leonard and Lillian McConnaughey of Hillman. Surviving is his loving wife, Mary; siblings Mary Laube and Pat (Sally) McConnaughey; stepdaughters Marie Gregg, Jennifer Gregg, and Heather (Christopher) Wech; grandchildren Ian, Lily, Jocelyn and Brendon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Lillian McConnaughey, two sisters and their ...

CRYSTAL LEIGH NELSON

CRYSTAL LEIGH NELSON Nov. 26, 1985 - March 24, 2023 Crystal Leigh Nelson, a loving, adventurous, and creative soul, was born on Nov. 26, 1985, in Alpena, Michigan, and passed away on March 24, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, due to cardiomyopathy. Crystal’s life was a testament to the power of love, the importance of family, and the pursuit of one’s passions. Raised by her parents, William and Diane Nelson, Crystal grew up with her sister, Maggie (Richard) Wells, in a close-knit family that valued spending time together. Crystal’s nephew and godson, Beau Wells, held a special ...

Florence Cordes

CORDES, Florence, 104, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Gillies Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

LARRY P. JACOBS

LARRY P. JACOBS March 17, 1941-Feb. 17, 2023 A Father’s Day Memorial to our Dad, Larry P. Jacobs, who passed quickly after his lengthy illness became unsurmountable, Feb. 17, 2023. We, his children Glen of Midland, Michigan; Scott of Lubbock, Texas; Cherie of Jacksonville, Florida, remember the good times together growing up as a family both in Midland, Michigan and Houston, Texas. Larry was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, March 17, 1941 the middle of three children, Sandra (Darwin) Ristow of Alpena/Florida and brother Kenneth (Darlene) Jacobs of Kansas City, Kansas; both survive ...