Aug. 23, 1940 - June 16, 2024 James Eugene Matuzak, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, Michigan. He was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his kind heart and hardworking nature. Jim was born on Aug. 23, ...

March 3, 1947 - May 7, 2024 An Alpena native, Dr. Lani J. VanEck, PhD., is preceded in death by father Floyd Smalley, mother Florida Smalley, sister Patricia Pierce, and husband Peter VanEck. She is survived by daughter Erin Higgins. Lani achieved a BA in English Literature Cum laude ...

Nov. 2, 1930 - June 20, 2024 Yvonne M. “Nana” Copping, 93, of Alpena, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Besser Senior Living. Yvonne Burke was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Flint, to the late Zigman and Leonore (Laundry) Burke. On June 21, 1951, she married Kenneth Copping. He ...

Feb. 17, 1940 - June 5, 2024 Raymond Wm. Chase, 84, of Lincoln, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024. Raymond passed away peacefully with the loving care of his family and the caring staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Born in Flint, on Feb. 17, 1940 to Cletus and Betty ...

Oct. 10, 1940 - June 14, 2024 Barbara Ann Cordes, 83, passed away on June 14, 2024, comfortably in her home in Belleville, with loved ones by her side. Barbara was born on Oct. 10, 1940, to the late Stanley and Kathleen (McRae) Himes of Posen. She was the middle child of six siblings, ...

Aug. 4, 1957 - June 18, 2024 Lynn Diane Harris, 66, of Alpena, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Lynn Diane Kahmann was born Aug. 4, 1957, in St. Clair, to the late John and Diana (Hein) Kahmann. Surviving are her two sons, Jason Smith, Keith ...