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GILBERT RUBIO JR.

Gilbert Rubio, Jr., 89, of Alpena passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Gilbert was born in Cameron, Texas to the late Gilbert and Eloise (Cardena) Rubio on Oct. 15, 1933. On Dec. 5, 1957, he married Wilma Nichols. Gil served in the United States Army for 27 years. He served in the Special Forces as a Green Beret for 17 of those years, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Purple Hearts. Following his retirement in 1982, he worked and retired from the United States Post Office until retiring in 1995. Following retirement he enjoyed ...

ELEANOR ELAINE HOPPE

Eleanor Elaine Hoppe, 82, of Alpena passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Eleanor Elaine Wieschowski was born in Posen on Dec. 28, 1939, to the late Lucille and John Lesneskie, raised by her grandparents, Anthony and Mathilda Wieschowski and when she was 8 years old went to live with Della and Steve Donajkowski. She married Louis Hoppe on June 30, 1956. He preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1986. She was a member of All Saints Parish, and actively supported All Saints School through its ticket sales. Eleanor was always about family and loved them ...

JOANN RENEE WIRGAU

Joann Renee Wirgau, 86, of Alpena passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Orchard Manor in Posen. Joann Renee Irish was born in Detroit on Sept. 22, 1936, to the late Willard and Helen (Granthen) Irish. She married Charles Wirgau on April 27, 1957. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2016. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, bird watching, and spending time in her flower gardens. Surviving are her son, Larry (Bonnie) Wirgau; son-in-law, Duane Clark; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Alex) Beegen, Kyle Schram, Andrew Klimczak, Cory Schram, Trent ...

RONALD F. WERNER

Ronald F. Werner, 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Turning Brook assisted living facility. Ron was born Dec. 25, 1931, to the late Martin and Gretchen (Weise) Werner. In 1951, he married Donna L. Sharp who preceded him in death in 2009. Ron retired from Fletcher Paper Company where he was part of their management team. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. His favorite hobbies included golf and tennis. Ron is survived by his children, Thomas (Lynn) Werner and Jane Werner, his grandchildren Sara (Bob) Doyle, Laura (Eric) Grehl, and ...

Robert ‘Bob’ and Norma ‘Charlene’ Anderson

ANDERSON, Robert ‘Bob’, 84, and Norma ‘Charlene’, 83 of Cassville, Wisconsin, died March 4, 2021, and Sept. 24, 2022. Surviving them are three children, Steven, DeDe (Jaime) Enriquez, Peggy (Jerry) Seif, nine grandchildren, Amanda (Craig), Carol, Melinda (Mike Dornan) Jablonski, Tiffany (Stu), James, Stevie (Pablo Goldstein), Judson (Dasha), Stacey (Mason), Jacob, Levi (Julia); nine great-grandchildren; her sister, Jeanne (Dan) Szymanski; his siblings, Richard, Norma (Dwight) Quisenberry; several nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral ...

Raymond Crawford Calhoun Jr.

CALHOUN, Raymond Crawford Jr., 69, of Rogers Township, died at home on Oct. 30, 2022. Ray is survived by his wife, Amy; three children, Raymond III; Crystal (Josh) Paulk and Rob,; six grandchildren, Dylan, Benjamin, Jakob, Avarae, Kennedy and Sawyer; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Roy; a sister Debra Calhoun; a sister-in-law, Jackie Calhoun, and several nieces. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 5 p.m. through time of his funeral at 6 p.m. with Pastor David Rogers officiating. Burial will take place at the Ocqueoc Township Cemetery. In lieu of ...