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BARBARA J. ARDINI

July 6, 1940 Barbara J. Ardini, age 84, passed away surrounded by family at My Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. Barb brought light into everyone’s life, strangers, friends, and family. Barb was devoted to her faith. Barb was born on July 6, 1940, in West Virginia to Robert and ...

JOSEPH L. COOK

July 18, 2024 Joseph L. Cook, formally of Alpena, passed away at his home in Sacramento, Calif. on July 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife Zoila, and sister Nadine Fortier of Grayling. Preceded in death Mother Rosalie Newhouse, and Sister Kathleen Werda. Services will be at St. Marys 6509 Fruit Ridge Rd. Sacramento Calif. Aug. 16, 2024.

BARBARA ANN SEARCY

July 25, 2024 Barbara Ann Searcy, 84, of Presque Isle, passed away July 25, 2024. Barbara is survived by her sons Billy and Tom Searcy. Per Barbara’s wishes she has been taken for cremation. McWilliams Funeral Home has assisted the family.

ARNOLD W. KISSAU

May 8, 1932 - July 26, 2024 Arnold W. Kissau, 92, of Hubbard Lake, passed away on July 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Arnold was born May 8, 1932, to the late Edward and Elsie (Seeger) Kissau. He married Joyce Tucker on Aug. 1, 1953. He worked 39 years as a lineman for GTE. ...

SANDRA LEE HAMPSON

July 15, 1951 - July 26, 2024 Sandra Lee Hampson, 73, of Alpena passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Sandra was born July 15, 1951, in Alpena, Michigan to the late James and Violet (Rouggenbuck) Santamour. Sandra loved baking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her two daughters, Wendy (Robert) McDaniel, Tracy (Kevin) Newhouse; eight grandchildren, Jason Villarreal, Jesus McDaniel, Chelsea (Joe) Guilmette, Danielle (Cam Swafford) McDaniel, Robert (Courtney Becker) Ataman, Keeghan Newhouse, Serea (Zack ...

DAVID VanNOCKER

Aug. 8, 1944 - July 17, 2024 David “Dave” VanNocker, 79, of Petoskey, Michigan, died July 17, 2024 at Bay Bluffs Care Facility in Harbor Springs. With McLaren hospice care, and support from his dear friends Rich and Maria Ginop, he was able to live independently in his beloved home until early May. Born on Aug. 8, 1944 to Ivan and Adeline (Kemnitz) VanNocker, Dave grew up in Alpena, Michigan, with his three siblings. He graduated from Alpena Catholic Central High School, and two days later enlisted in the United States Air Force. Dave served six years as a Specialist Surgical ...