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SCOTT E. THOMPSON

Aug. 19, 1972- May 3, 2024 Scott E. Thompson, 51, of San Diego, Calif., passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Lakeview Hospice Care Home in La Mesa, Calif., surrounded by his loved ones. Scott was born Aug. 19, 1972, to Nancy and David Thompson. After graduating from Alpena High ...

EDDITH MAE LaCROIX

April 24, 1919 - May 10, 2024 Eddith Mae “Eadie” LaCroix, 105, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at Precious Days. Eadie was born April 24, 1919, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Edward and Ellie Miller. On Dec. 26, 1936, she married Francis R. LaCroix in Marietta, ...

EMIL NEWHOUSE

Jan. 2, 1938 - May 13, 2024 Emil Newhouse, 86, of Alpena, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024. Born on Jan. 2, 1938, in the same town he would later leave his indelible mark on, Emil was the cherished son of the late Chester and Gladys (Schultz) Newhouse. Emil’s life was a ...

RODNEY JAMES MEOAK

Feb. 26, 1952 - May 9, 2024 Rodney James Meoak, 72, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Saginaw, Rod’s life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to his loved ones, his passionate pursuit of ...

NELSON FREDERICK WOOLMAN JR.

July 13, 1942 - May 11, 2024 On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Dr. (Nelson) Frederick Woolman Jr., 81, passed away surrounded by many family members. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Flint, to Nelson and Marge (Boa) Woolman. Known to many as Fred or Doc Woolman, he grew up in Grand Blanc. He ...

RAYMOND LEONARD ORBAN

Dec. 1, 1925 - May 7, 2024 Raymond Leonard Orban, 98, of Grand Lake, passed away at home on May 7, 2024. He was born in Alpena to Stephen and Frances (Roznowski) Urban on Dec. 1, 1925. Ray enjoyed everything outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, farming, spending time in the woods, ...