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HARRIET DARLENE MORRISON

Harriet Darlene Morrison age 81 of Hillman passed away unexpectedly at home, on May 22, 2023. She was born Aug. 7, 1941 in Dearborn to Harry and Irene (Ryba) Marquardt. Harriet graduated from Hillman High School in 1959. She married Donald Morrison on Nov. 17, 1962 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Harriet was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and their choir for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, tending to her flower gardens and most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Donald; five children, Alan (Corey) Morrison of Hillman, Paul ...

KEITH MICHALE RICHARDSON

Infant son of Ray and Amanda (Clewley) Richardson, Keith Michael Richardson, was born and passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Surviving are his parents Ray and Amanda; grandparents, David and Elizabeth Richardson, Mary Clewley; uncle, Zachary Richardson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Homer Clewley and uncle, Brian Gauthier. Visitation will take place Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Bannan Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon with the Rev. Timothy Decker ...

HAROLD CLIFFORD DODGE

Harold Clifford Dodge, age 92, of Long Lake was called home by his Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born Nov. 4, 1930 in Hawks to Harold and Genevieve (Caldwell) Dodge. Clifford graduated from Rogers City High School in 1949. He was employed by Michigan Limestone Company and sailed on the steamer SS Carl D. Bradley from 1951 to 1954. He married Doris Maerz on Sept. 12, 1953. Cliff and Doris then moved to Long Lake in 1957. Upon this move, he was employed by Abitibi as a fabrication foreman for some 35 years until his retirement in 1992. He was an active parishioner at Immanuel ...

MICHELLE ELAINE MENZIE

Michelle Elaine Menzie, 47, of Alpena passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home. Michelle Elaine Green was born June 10, 1975, in West Branch, Michigan to Cordell and Janie (Cunningham) Green Sr. On Sept. 12, 2020, she married Michael Menzie. She loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, Michael; seven children, James Smith III, Cory Smith, Eric Kinsey, Teresa Lee, Angela Brinley, Matthew Partida, Michael Menzie Jr.; 19 grandchildren; mother, Janie McIvor; eight siblings, Kevin, Donna, Cordell, Ken, Bill, Kathy, Angela, Dave; numerous nieces, nephews, and many ...

GARY REGINALD RICH

Gary Reginald Rich, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, loving brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was Born on July 19,1945 in Deckerville, Michigan. He was the son of the late Harry and Verlee (Phillips) Rich. Gary was raised in Deckerville, Michigan. He graduated from Hurley School of Nursing in 1966. Gary enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps and served at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, Colorado, as well as the 31st Field Hospital in Korat, Thailand during the Vietnam War. Gary was a graduate of the Hurley School of ...

PHYLLIS ELAINE STOSICK

Phyllis Elaine Stosick, 89, of Alpena passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Phyllis Witt was born Aug. 26, 1933, in Alpena to the late Herman and Ella (Werner) Witt. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, American Legion 65 Auxiliary, and past president of VFW Auxiliary 3890. Phyllis enjoyed serving people. Surviving are her five children, Ben (Debbie) Stosick, Mary Stosick, Thomas Stosick, Donald Stosick, Nancy (Rusty) Dewar; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Fydelis Webster; and brother Donald (Marie) Witt. Phyllis was ...