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Obituaries

JULIE BUSHEY

BUSHEY, Julie, 79, of Spruce, died on Dec. 16, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

MARTHA JEAN MENDYKA

MENDYKA, Martha Jean, of Lincoln, died on Dec. 14, 2023, at her home. Gillies Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

WILLIAM STONE

STONE, William, 84, of Harrisville, died Dec. 14, 2023, at his home. Gillies Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

JOSEPH LUTHER ALLEN

Aug. 11, 1950 - Dec. 13, 2023 Joseph Luther Allen passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2023, at the age of 73, in Ossineke, after an extended illness. Joe was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in Alpena, to the late Alfred and Leona (McKenzie) Allen. He served his country in the United States Navy ...

LILLIAN MAE BANAS

Jan. 12, 1927 - Dec. 12, 2023 Lillian Mae Banas, 96, entered God’s Kingdom on Dec. 12, 2023. She was born in Saginaw on Jan. 12, 1927. She married Raymond Banas before moving to Alpena to raise their family and play a very active part in the community. She was a proud mother, loved ...

BETTE MAE LOUGH

Jan. 11, 1925 - Dec. 15, 2023 Bette Mae Lough, 98, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Bette Mae Pearson was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Springfield, Mo. to the late James and Margaret (Robb) Pearson. She moved to Michigan with her parents as a small ...