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DELORES ANN TROUPE

Delores Ann Troupe, 84, of Herron, was escorted to her heavenly home with Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Her family was present to sing her into Glory and to say, “See You Later”. Delores Ann Eagle was born in Alpena on Nov. 5, 1938, to the late Arnold and Hannah (Pace) Eagle. She married the love of her life, Dale Troupe, on Sept. 5, 1959. As a little girl she sang a song “Come into My heart Lord Jesus”. Since that day she served Jesus faithfully. God gave her a beautiful voice and she sang for Jesus wherever she went, even when she was in the hospital as long as she ...

Raymond William Beegen

BEEGEN, Raymond William, 67, of Alpena, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at his home. Surviving are his four brothers, Rudy, Al, Randy and Ralph. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Lela Alene Cohoon

COHOON, Lela Alene, 95, of Hillman, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Surviving are her husband, Murel; five children, Carol Best, Sue Cohoon, Steven (Susan), Muriel Cohoon, Fern Cohoon; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marian Woods. Visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home in Hillman on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Peter Smith officiating. Interment: Hillman Rust Cemetery

Delores May Freske

FRESKE, Delores May, 86, of Posen, died at home on Jan. 22, 2023. Delores is survived by her husband of 65 years, Eugene; four children, Pam Warner, Mark (Lori), Kathy (George) Riharb and Greg (Gina); nine grandchildren, Jason, Cody, Karen, Rebecca (Chris), Alan (Beckie), Kristin (Kyle), Lauren (Dustin), Katelyn and Ashley (Trevor); 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry (Diane) Ross; one sister, Loretta Cadieux; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 3 p.m. through time of her funeral at 4 p.m. Burial will take place in ...

LEONARDA MARIE CHARRON BRUN-QUINTEL

Leonarda Marie Charron-Brun-Quintel was born in 1922 Leon and Mabel (Cosslan) Charron. After Mabel was tragically killed in an accident, Leonarda was adopted by her uncle/Armedes Charron, and his wife, Mary. Leonarda graduated from St. Anne’s in Alpena in 1939 and attended Saginaw Business College. In the early years, she worked in Flint as a secretary for Buick and DuPont. “Lee” was a cub scout den mother and owned Beachcomber Resort in Ossineke for nine years. She was a motor route driver for the Alpena News for 26 years and a librarian at Alpena County Library for 23 years. She ...

JOHN UDELL SR.

John Wesley Udell Sr., 95, of Alpena passed away at home Jan. 17, 2023 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Merle, seven children, Sandra (David) Witkowski, Deborah Udell, Judith (Robert) Nowicki, Cindy (Ernest) LaMay, Carol (Jerry) Sayan, Robin (Mark) Ipock, and John Udell Jr., 14 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Sr. and Mildred (McKay) Udell, and his siblings, Luella Cramer, Esther Bedford, William Udell, Albert Udell, Clarence Udell, and Irma Manning Bedford. There will be a private ...