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REGINA M. TARATUTA

REGINA M. TARATUTA Sept. 4, 1932 - June 20, 2023 Regina M. Taratuta, 90, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Regina Mary Bruski was born Sept. 4, 1932, in Posen to the late Frank and Cecelia (Buza) Bruski. On Aug. 2, 1952, she married Aloysius Taratuta. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2014. Regina had a strong Catholic faith, loved to paint, danced every day, and adored her family. She enjoyed the outdoors and outside activities, gardening, water activities, cross country skiing, and golf. Regina was an excellent cook and avid ...

WILLIAM NELSON CONNELLY

WILLIAM NELSON CONNELLY June 23, 1938 - June 18, 2023 William Nelson Connelly, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, in Alpena, Michigan, just five days shy of his 85th birthday. Born on June 23, 1938, in Columbiaville, Michigan, Bill was the son of the late Nicholas and Florence (Pollard) Connelly. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley (Moran) Connelly, whom he married on March 15, 1963. Together, they raised a beautiful family, including their daughters Cherie (Glen) Gilbert and Cathy Harrington. Bill took great pride in his ...

JOAN YVONNE COUCH

JOAN YVONNE COUCH March 3, 1939 - June 16, 2023 Joan Yvonne Couch, 84, of Alpena and formerly of Gaylord, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 16, 2023, with her family by her side at My Michigan Medical Center. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan on March 3, 1939, she was the daughter of Glen and Hazel (Roy) Flaten. On Oct. 22, 1976, she married Leo Couch in Gaylord, Michigan. Together they built a beautiful life, continuously putting God at the center of their marriage and family. Joan enjoyed entertaining, listening to Southern Gospel music, and playing guitar. She loved baking ...

KATHERINE SOLDENSKI

KATHERINE SOLDENSKI Sept. 3, 1932 - June 17, 2023 Katherine Soldenski, 90, of Alpena passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Katherine was born in Detroit on Sept. 3, 1932, to the late Flavin and Sally (Smolinski) Soldenski. After graduation from St. Anne’s High School, she moved to Detroit where she worked as secretary and office manager of several companies and manufacturing plants. Katherine was a huge lover of flowers, gardening, and plants. She was especially fond of animals and all of nature. Surviving are siblings, Faye Haven ...

Sybil “Emma” Banks

BANKS, Sybil “Emma”, 88, of Alpena, died at home on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Harvey William Crawford

CRAWFORD, Harvey William, 87 of Rogers City, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Eastern UP Hospice House. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.