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DONALD DeBATS

June 14, 1943 - May 22, 2024 Professor Don DeBats, 80, formerly of Alpena, died suddenly on May 22, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. As requested, his final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena. Don was born in Alpena on June 14, 1943, a beloved only child of the late Clarence ...

SYLVIA SUE ARRAND

Feb. 21, 1944 - Feb. 5, 2024 Sylvia Sue Arrand, 79, of Posen, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. She was born in Flint on Feb. 21, 1944, to Adam and Elsie (Crooks) Ceglarek. Sylvia graduated from Bentley Senior High School in Burton and ...

CONNIE ANN BYGDEN

March 31, 2024 On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, Connie Ann Bygden ascended into Heaven surrounded by her family. Connie is survived by her parents John ‘Pete’ and Marilyn (Paquette) Bygden, brother Robert Bygden, sisters Cari (Richard) Oliver, and Phyllis (Ben) Muzljakovich. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Hilltop Cafe 12991 M-32, Lachine, MI beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation. McWilliams Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences ...

MARY ANN MATISON

June 20, 2024 Mary Ann Matison (nee`Cook), 78, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind many accomplishments including being an exemplary elementary school teacher; being a professional genealogist; being a ...

MELISSA STENTOUMIS

Aug. 24, 1943 - June 23, 2024 Melissa Stentoumis, 80, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, surrounded by love and grace. She was born Aug. 24, 1943, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, to the late Arthur and Priscilla (Law) Cleaves. The family moved to Moline, Ill., in 1957, but she never ...

SAMUEL WALLACE SOUTHWELL

May 26, 2000 - June 17, 2024 Samuel Wallace Southwell, 24, of Alpena, passed away on June 17, 2024. Born in Alpena on May 26, 2000, to proud parents Susan Southwell and Gordon LeTourneau, Sam was a cherished member of a large and loving family. He spent his entire life in the community he ...