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DONNA RAE SNYDER WILLIS

Donna Rae Snyder Willis, 68, of Alpena, Michigan, formerly of Enterprise, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Fairmont, April 6, 1954, a daughter of the late Janet Louis Arnold. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Timothy David Snyder, Sr. in 2015. On May 25, 2021, she married David Earl Willis who survives. Also surviving are three children, Timothy David Snyder, Jr., and his wife Loretta, Shinnston, Adam Snyder and his wife Tina, Enterprise, and Kristin Snyder, of Washington, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, David Snyder and Luke ...

MICHAEL E. HANSON

Michael E. Hanson, 70, of Alpena passed away at MediLodge of Alpena, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Michael was born Dec. 31, 1951, in Alpena, Michigan to the late Edward and Constance (Higley) Hanson. In 1970, he married Margo (Baumgart), the two of them enjoyed camping with their family along with sharing an interest in classic cars which included his 1963 Chevy Impala and her 1965 Ford Galaxy Convertible. Mike had many hobbies and interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, old movies, and his morning coffee on the porch. Michael is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margo, his two daughters, ...

GARY J. LEE

Gary J. Lee of East Lansing died on Oct. 23, 2022, at the age of 80. Gary was born on Feb. 22, 1942, to parents Edward and Ruth (Dahl) Lee. He grew up in Spruce, MI, and graduated from Alpena High School in 1960. Gary earned his Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and Master’s from Central Michigan University, teaching and coaching athletics in Alpena Public Schools for 30 years and later coordinating the biology labs for Lansing Community College. He was active in the community as a member of University Lutheran Church and the Greater Lansing Network Against War ...

Gerald Donakowski

DONAKOWSKI, Gerald, 87, of Alpena, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Surviving are his children, Michelle (Kim) Miller, Bryan (Laurie); daughter-in-law, Peggy Donakowski; 16 grandchildren, Adam (Karen), Missy (Brad Hohs), Nicole (Jeremiah), Trisha (Chris), Travis, Justin, Dylan, Kissy (Jeff), Alicia (Matthew), Ciji (Nick), Preston, Matt (Ashley), Andrew (Cindy), William, Catherine (Brian), Erica, Brett (Larissa); 17 great grandchildren; siblings, Patsy Hanna, Philip, Danny (MaryAnn), Richard (Sherry), and Robert (Sue). Visitation will take place Monday ...

JAMES MORRISON

James Morrison, 61, of Alpena passed away at home Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Jim was born February 18, 1961, in Flint, Michigan to the late Charles and Rosa Marie (Mainville) Morrison. He enlisted in the Navy shortly following high school. “Farmer Jim” enjoyed gardening and loved camping. His greatest joy however came from time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Monica, his two sons, James (Samantha) Morrison, and Cory (Alisha) Allen, his brother, Reid (Helen) Morrison, his sister, Beth Morrison, four grandchildren, ...

Arlene Marie Chapman

CHAPMAN, Arlene Marie, 89, of Alpena, died at home Oct. 31, 2022. Arlene is survived by her husband Dennis, four children, Dawn (Gordon) Udell, Armand (Patty) Schultz, Ronda Prevost, and Todd (Sally) Schultz, and her brother, Richard (Linda) Eddy. Arlene is at McWilliams Funeral Home where visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul Moceri officiating. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Alpena News.