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SHIRLEY BROOKS

Shirley “Joy” Brooks, 82, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at home. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on Dec. 3, 1940, to the late Marvin and Harriet Davis. She married Eugene Brooks on June 5, 1960, and they celebrated 62 years together. Joy served all over the world, bringing joy to the people she encountered. She served in the Dominican Republic and Germany as a missionary, as the director of Arrowhead Bible Camp in New Auburn, Wisconsin, in several elder care facilities/bible camps in Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Indiana. She was a professionally trained clown and ...

ANDREW DAOUST

Andrew Daoust, 29, of Alpena, passed away at home with his family at his side following a long, hard-fought battle with Friedreich’s Ataxia. Andrew was diagnosed at the age of 10 but he never let that define him. While he may have been limited physically, he was never limited in his love of life and others. He was a kind soul with a big heart who always kept a positive outlook regardless of the situation. Andrew had many amazing experiences in his short time here, including several wish trips that included a hunting trip to Texas where he was able to bag a Black Buck, and a trip ...

SUNI MARIE SPEAKS

Suni Marie Speaks, 57, of Alpena, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Suni Marie Szymanski was born Feb. 10, 1965, in Detroit. On May 25, 1991, she married Raymond “Skip” Speaks. Suni enjoyed her work at the Alpena Regional Airport. She was a talented artist and graphic designer who enjoyed sewing, making jewelry, knitting, and quilting. Suni was a strong fighter, who had a black belt in Karate. She enjoyed helping people with her work in hypnosis and was a very spiritual person. She had an adventurous spirit and loved traveling. Surviving are ...

William Woloszyk

WOLOSZYK, William, 51, of Lachine, died at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on Dec. 28, 2022. Bill is survived by his daughter, Angela, granddaughter, Zoey, mother, Dolores (Harvey) Finley, father, Ralph Woloszyk, brother, Glen Woloszyk, and his sister, Julie (Joe) Burrone, and his aunts, uncles, one niece, one nephew, and several cousins. A private get-together will take place at his camp during the summer of 2023. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.

DORIS SHUMAKER

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Shumaker, 92 of Hillman, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her home on Dec. 25, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 31, 1930, to the late Henry Adam and Vera Young (Lynn) Berry. She was a member of the Snowbird Club and the Red Hats. She enjoyed watching the wildlife from her deck and playing cards with a group of friends, as well as spending time with family during dinners and family cookouts. She is and will be deeply missed. Doris is survived by her children, Patti (Dick) Krupnek, Sally Kavanaugh, Jim Shumaker, Tom (Penny) ...

DONNA JEAN COMPEAU

Donna Jean Compeau, 88, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. She was a kind, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whom will be dearly missed. Donna was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Eugene and Bernadette (Brousseau) LeTourneau in Alpena. On Dec. 11, 1954 Donna married the love of her life Raymond Compeau at St. Anne Catholic Church of All Saints Parish. They raised a family together and remained in love until Ray preceded her in death in Jan. 2020. There were many things that Donna enjoyed throughout her life ...