MENDYKA, Martha Jean, of Lincoln, died on Dec. 14, 2023, at her home. Gillies Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

STONE, William, 84, of Harrisville, died Dec. 14, 2023, at his home. Gillies Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Aug. 11, 1950 - Dec. 13, 2023 Joseph Luther Allen passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2023, at the age of 73, in Ossineke, after an extended illness. Joe was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in Alpena, to the late Alfred and Leona (McKenzie) Allen. He served his country in the United States Navy ...

Jan. 12, 1927 - Dec. 12, 2023 Lillian Mae Banas, 96, entered God’s Kingdom on Dec. 12, 2023. She was born in Saginaw on Jan. 12, 1927. She married Raymond Banas before moving to Alpena to raise their family and play a very active part in the community. She was a proud mother, loved ...

Jan. 11, 1925 - Dec. 15, 2023 Bette Mae Lough, 98, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Bette Mae Pearson was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Springfield, Mo. to the late James and Margaret (Robb) Pearson. She moved to Michigan with her parents as a small ...

Aug. 1, 1937 - Dec. 3, 2023 Theresa Marie Dignan, 86, lifelong resident of Alpena, passed away at Besser Senior Living Community on Dec. 3, 2023. She was born Theresa Marie Stepanski on Aug. 1, 1937 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Romel) Stepanski. She attended St. Mary’s School, ...