Joseph Edward Beland
BELAND, Joseph Edward, 94, of Alpena, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at home. The memorial service for Joe has been postponed and will be announced in a future edition of the Alpena News by Bannan Funeral Home.
JEFFREY ALLAN HILLMAN
Jeffrey Allan Hillman, 52, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Jeffrey was born July 7, 1970, in Alpena to the late Thomas and Shirley (Roznowski) Hillman. He enjoyed working on small engines and hanging out with family and friends. Surviving are his four children, Thomas Jeffrey Hillman, Tyler Hillman, Jeffrey Hillman Jr., Justin Hillman; siblings, Suzanne Bartreau, Thomas Hillman, Debra (Steven) Gapske, Terry Hillman, John (Kelly) Hillman; and several nieces and nephews. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his brother, James Hillman. A private service will be held ...
MARGARET PILGRIM HUTCHINSON
Margaret Pilgrim Hutchinson, of Bluefield Manor, passed away Feb. 14, 2023 at Auburn Community Hospital, Auburn, New York. She was born on January 7, 1923 in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada to the late William S. and Lillian V. Halcrow Pilgrim. Margaret was raised in the Syracuse and Cortland, New York areas along with her two brothers and sister. It was her older brother’s friend, Roger Hutchinson whom she fell in love with and married on Oct. 14, 1944. They were married for 61 years. They moved to Weedsport, New York where they raised their five children. Margaret was a stay at home ...
LEONARD FRANK ‘LENNY’ LaTULIP
Leonard Frank “Lenny” LaTulip age 85 of Rogers City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a fun-loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend and neighbor who will be sorely missed. Leonard was born to George and Elizabeth “Betty” (Nowicki) LaTulip on June 5, 1937. He grew up in Rogers City and attended St. Ignatius Catholic School, at the age of 17 enlisted in the US Navy where he served from 1955 until 1958. He was stationed on the aircraft carriers USS Frank Champlain and USS Franklin D. ...
DONALD R. SMITH
Donald R. Smith of Hillman, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 28, 2023 while wintering in Port Isabel, Texas. Don was a lifelong and active resident of Hillman and possessed a deep love for family and a strong commitment to community. He had a passion for travel, fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. Don never met a stranger and he would always go out of his way to provide help and encouragement to those who needed it. He will always be remembered for his infectious energy, his sense of humor, and his never ending repertoire of funny songs. Those who knew him or came into ...
JESS A. WALKER
Jess A. Walker, 66, of Harrisville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Feb. 8, 2023, at his home. Born Oct. 31, 1956 to Fred and Doris (London) Walker in Harrisville, he has been a lifelong resident of the area. On April 19, 1975, he married Jeanette Mendyka. Jess is survived by his wife, Jeanette, two sons, Matthew Walker, and Michael (Stephanie) Walker, six grandchildren, Devon Seymour, and Amiyah, Caden, and Brady Walker, and Travis and Camille Walker, one brother, Dexter, many nieces and nephews, and his mother-in-law, Martha Jean Mendyka. He was preceded in death by his ...