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JAMES JULIUS CLEMENS

James (Jim) Julius Clemens went home to Jesus on Dec. 21, 2022, at age 82. As he prepared for his journey, he assured his family that he knew where he was going, and he was ready. Jim was born to Lillian and James Clemens on April 1, 1940. He was doted on by his three sisters, Maureen Lancaster, Delynn Villereal, and Judy Watkins, who referred to him as “brother”. They all preceded him in death. On June 17, 1961, he married Donna Cadarette. Donna was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in the 1970’s and as her illness progressed, he took on the additional roles of caregiver and ...

Donna Compeau

COMPEAU, Donna, of Alpena, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home in a future edition of The News.

Terry Lemcool Sr

LEMCOOL, Terry Sr., 55, of Alpena, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center. A complete obituary will be announced by Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home in a future edition of The News.

JAMI (CRUDDEN) MURRAY

Jami (Crudden) Murray passed away Dec. 4, 2022 at Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Missouri surrounded by her family. The day she finally freed herself of cancer and was welcomed into heaven. She was born in Alpena on Oct. 17, 1977 to John and Karen (Wikaryasz) Crudden. She attended St. Anne’s School, Alpena High School, and continued her education at Saginaw Valley University and graduating from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a degree in elementary education. She met Jason Murray through a friend of hers and married on Dec. 19, 1998. The two of them finally ...

Sandra Ann Purgiel

PURGIEL, Sandra Ann, 63 of Oscoda, passed at MyMichigan Health in West Branch on Dec. 21, 2022. Sandy is survived by husband, Michael; three children, Jeremy (Amanda) of Grand Blanc, Melissa (Billy) Weiske of Lake Ann and Michelle Purgiel of Oscoda; three grandchildren, Isaiah, Brylee and Claire; three siblings, Brian (Susan) Woloszyk of Clarkston, Brenda (Bob) Neault of Oscoda and Michelle (Tom Male) Bentley of Alpena. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home in Rogers City on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 4-8 p.m. with rosary at 6:30 followed by the parish wake service at 7 p.m. ...

HOLLY LEE (KRAFT) GILL

Holly Lee (Kraft) Gill, age 56, of Davison Michigan, passed away at 5:51 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. All Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home, located at 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, Michigan. Visitation will start at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. directly followed by the Ceremonial Service from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Holly was born on Aug. 31, 1966 in Trenton, Michigan, she grew up in Ossineke, Michigan and has been a member of the Genesee County Community for over 33 years. Holly was the youngest daughter of Louis and Sharon (Fettes) Kraft. She spent ...