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VIRGINIA MAE ANDERSON

Virginia Mae Anderson, 87, of Fort Gratiot, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. She was born May 30, 1935, in Wilson Township to the late Chester and Joanna Manning. She married William D. Anderson on Aug. 25, 1956, in Community of Christ, Lachine, Michigan. Virginia was a graduate of Alpena High School, Alpena Community College and Central Michigan University. After beginning her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse, Virginia was an elementary school teacher in Alpena Public Schools for many years until her retirement in 1994. She was a past member of MEA, MARSP and the Thunder Bay ...

Zeneta Mary Bielusiak

BIELUSIAK, Zeneta Mary, 86, of Lincoln, died on Jan, 9 2023. She is survived by her son Brian and Mary Ann Bielusiak and his daughters Allison and Megan, her daughter Laurann and Kevin Webb and their children Rachel and Russell, and her one great-grandchild. A memorial service is planned for May 20 at St. Anne Church in Harrisville.

DONALD WALTER SZYMANSKI

Donald Walter Szymanski, 88, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Donald was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Walter and Rose (Wietecha) Szymanski. On Jan. 25, 1991, he married Ruth Wilke. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2017. Donald was a member of Ossineke Eagles, Knights of Columbus, and Alpena Golf Course. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, softball, and basketball. Surviving are his six children, Donald Szymanski, Karen (Michael) Kobus, Debra (Lawrence) Kudla, Keith (Valerie) Szymanski, David Szymanski, Kenneth ...

KELLY CAMPBELL

Kelly Campbell, 59, of Fountain, formerly of Scottville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. Kelly was born on August 22, 1963, the daughter of Richard Parker and Carol Arnold. Kelly graduated from Ludington High School. On Nov. 28, 1981, she married her first and forever love, Thomas Campbell. They were able to share over 40 years, side by side, building a beautiful life together. Kelly had a deep love for the Lord, for her family, and her friends. She had a passion to help and comfort those around her. Kelly was part of the Called to Love ...

Beverly Jean Kihn Attwell

ATTWELL, Beverly Jean Kihn, 91, of Alpena Turning Brook Retirement Community, died on January 7, 2023, with her daughters at her side. She is survived by her daughters Bonnie (Loren) Urlaub and Kristi (Steve) Poel along with six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren: Mike (Tracey) and their children Adam and Allie, Dave (Rene’e) and their children Austin, Aaron and Amelia, Jessica (Poel) and children Kelan, Brady, Ruby and Marlee, Adam (Katelyn) and their children Abe, Ella and Vivy, Molly (Eric) and their children Zeke and Evie, and Kasey (Jaynee) and their children Mary Kaye and ...

SALLY ANN DUMSCH

Sally Ann Dumsch (Platz) of Alpena passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 after a brief illness. Sally was born in Rogers City on Aug. 23, 1935 to the late Earl and Gisela Platz and was preceded in death by husband Bob Dumsch, and son Jeff Dumsch. She is survived by daughters Debbie VanMassenhove (Tom) and Tami Dumsch (Fred Reid), grandchildren Jaime Bieber (Shane), Ashley Repke (Jason), Mark VanMassenhove (Shannon Salaja), Jennifer Dumsch, and Dillon Reid, and great-grandchildren Rowen, Kaelyn, and Rory Repke. Sally grew up in Rogers City where she met and was married to the love of her ...