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MARY LOUISE HART

Mary Louise Hart, age 94, of Alpena passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at My Michigan Medical Center of Midland. Mary Louise was born on Oct. 22, 1928, in Centerville, Iowa to the late Thomas Cyril and Ruth (Wardell) Evans. She married James M. Hart on Aug. 26, 1951, at The First Presbyterian Church in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in music education. She later pursued graduate studies at the University of Iowa focusing on music education with her primary instruments being piano and organ. She ...

CARL RICHARD SKWIRSK

Carl Richard Skwirsk passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Feb. 16, 2023, in Alpena, Michigan. Carl was born to the late John and Dorothy (Wencel) Skwirsk on June 20, 1932, in Wayne, Michigan. He was the 10th of 17 children. Carl graduated from North Branch High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for General Motors in Flint for 37 years. Carl married Catherine Lauwers on Jan. 16, 1960, and they spent 63 loving years together. They raised three children in Grand Blanc before moving to Hubbard Lake after Carl retired. They spent 17 wonderful years enjoying ...

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Keen

KEEN, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann, 88, of Ossineke died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 at MediLodge of Greenview. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Bannan Funeral Home in a future edition of the Alpena News.

CAROL A. FRANKLIN

Carol A. Franklin, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Born Nov. 19, 1947, to Flossie (Ross) Kingsland in Bad Axe, Michigan, she was raised there. Carol graduated from Alcona High School, and attended Alpena Community College where she earned an Associate of Arts degree. She was a devoted caregiver, and worked for Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health from 1986 until 2013. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Lincoln. Carol enjoyed reading, knitting, and volunteering with the Food Bank. She loved watching her ...

MICHAEL DAVID PHINNEY

Michael David Phinney, 48, of Harrisville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Mike was born March 19, 1974, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was raised in Alcona County. On May 29, 2001, he married Heather Dunn in Las Vegas. Mike was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 324. He enjoyed race cars, hunting, and fishing. He loved off roading, riding motorcycles, and doing anything to make his girls happy. He was a member of the Lincoln Lions, and of the Ossineke Eagles Club. Mike is survived by his wife, Heather Dunn Phinney, his daughter, Miranda “Sissy” Phinney, his ...

GARLAND E. TUBBS

Garland (Gary) E. Tubbs, 89, of Hillman, passed away at MediLodge of Hillman on Feb. 9, 2023. Garland was born in Alma, Michigan on Jan. 16, 1934. He is survived by one son, Charles G. Tubbs of Saginaw, Michigan, four daughters, Teresa A. Toivonen of Hillman, Melody K. Sharp of Alpena, Angela L. (Gary) Weiland of Hillman, and Kimberley L. (Terry) Arts of Lachine. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Frances L. (Bowersock) Tubbs of Hillman, one nephew, Scott Wigglesworth of Warren, five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Garland grew up in Onaway, Michigan, he ...