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Obituaries

HARLO HENRY DOMKE

Oct. 26, 1945 - June 20, 2024 Harlo Henry Domke, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, in Herron, Michigan, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on Oct. 26, 1945, in Alpena, Michigan, Harlo’s life was ...

DONALD LaTULIP

July 3, 1935 - June 20, 2024​​ Donald LaTulip age 88 of Rogers City passed away peacefully June 20, 2024 at home with his family at his side. He was born July 3,1935 to George and Betty (Nowicki) LaTulip. Don graduated from Rogers City High School in 1954. On Sept. 15, 1956, he ...

JAMES EUGENE MATUZAK

Aug. 23, 1940 - June 16, 2024 James Eugene Matuzak, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, Michigan. He was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his kind heart and hardworking nature. Jim was born on Aug. 23, ...

LANI JEAN VanECK

March 3, 1947 - May 7, 2024 An Alpena native, Dr. Lani J. VanEck, PhD., is preceded in death by father Floyd Smalley, mother Florida Smalley, sister Patricia Pierce, and husband Peter VanEck. She is survived by daughter Erin Higgins. Lani achieved a BA in English Literature Cum laude ...

YVONNE M. COPPING

Nov. 2, 1930 - June 20, 2024 Yvonne M. “Nana” Copping, 93, of Alpena, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Besser Senior Living. Yvonne Burke was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Flint, to the late Zigman and Leonore (Laundry) Burke. On June 21, 1951, she married Kenneth Copping. He ...

RAYMOND WM. CHASE

Feb. 17, 1940 - June 5, 2024 Raymond Wm. Chase, 84, of Lincoln, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024. Raymond passed away peacefully with the loving care of his family and the caring staff at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Born in Flint, on Feb. 17, 1940 to Cletus and Betty ...