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DELPHINE ANN LEWIS

Delphine Ann Lewis, 73, of Lachine passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Delphine Ann Wikaryasz was born April 20, 1949, in Alpena to the late Robert and MaryAnn (Wisniewski) Wikaryasz. She worked as a nurse at Alpena General Hospital for 37 years, retiring in 2005. Delphine was a member of All Saints Parish and volunteered at the Baby Pantry and Children’s Closet. She enjoyed cooking, travel, fishing at Long Lake and the fishing hole, and watching her grandchildren play sports. Surviving are her two daughters, DeeAnn Irby, Dawn (Greg) Jones; four grandchildren, Harold (Tre’), ...

GEORGE FRANKLIN REO SR

Mr. George Franklin Reo Sr, 82 of Alpena, Michigan died peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena on June 18, 2022. He was born on May 9, 1940 to Joseph and Goldie Reo in Alpena, Michigan. He resided most of his life in Alpena and worked as a self-employed journey carpenter all over the United States. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Alpena. George’s passion was his work, but when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed playing euchre and time on the lake fishing. He will be deeply missed. George is survived by his children, Vicki (Shawn) Dice of White Lake; George ...

KILEY JAMES SZATKOWSKI

Kiley James Szatkowski, 44, of Alpena passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home. Kiley was born on Nov. 5, 1977, to Michael and Nadine (Morey) Szatkowski. He owned and operated All State Construction, enjoyed fishing and working. Kiley was a member of All Saints Parish of Alpena. Surviving are his parents, Michael and Nadine Szatkowski; fiancee, Christy Tolin; three brothers, Jason Szatkowski, Shawn (Tialyn) Szatkowski, Luke (Jennifer) Szatkowski; several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home. A private memorial service ...

Dolores Jarvi

JARVI, Dolores, 92, of Alpena, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at MediLodge of Alpena. She is survived by her five children, Cyndi (Bryan) Marquardt, Thomas, Kathryn (Terry) Thomas, Sharon (Nick) Stoia, Dale, her sister, Joanne Kowalski, 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. with an hour of visitation prior to the memorial service starting at noon. Rev. Tom Orth will be officiating. McWilliams Funeral Home is assisting the family. Inurnment: Grace ...

Melissa Ann McHarg

McHARG, Melissa Ann, 47, of Alpena, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Bannan Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.

KENNETH DONALD THOM

Kenneth Donald Thom, 90, of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Alpena, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Ken was born May 3, 1932, in Alpena to the late Harold and Esther (Miller) Thom. On April 19, 1952, he married Renata Krueger. Surviving are his wife, Renata, three children, Linda (Dennis) Precord, Debra Thom, David (Kristina) Thom; seven grandchildren, Dan (Jennifer) Thom, Matt Thom, Brenda (Shawn) Habermehl, Andrea (Tony) Kaiser, Nadine (Trevor) Mills, Nathan Waligora, Alicia (Aaron) Schiavone; three great-grandchildren, Gavin, Hannah, Bryce; two sisters-in-law, ...