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TIMOTHY RICHARD LINTON

Timothy Richard Linton, 66, of Hubbard Lake passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Timothy was born July 4, 1956, in Garden City, Michigan to the late Roy and Irene (Cuddie) Linton. He enjoyed hunting, target shooting, driving his side by side on the farm, and spending time with family. Surviving are his five siblings, Larry (Betty) Linton, Ronald (Barbara) Linton, Arlene Nye, Gloria Fournier, Jerry (Kate) Linton; sister-in-law, Gerri Linton; and many nieces and nephews. Timothy was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Linton; brothers-in-law, Jim ...

JOAN CAROL YOUNGBLOOD

Joan Carol Youngblood, 81, of Lincoln passed away at home on Nov. 30, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joan, formerly Joan Carol Polkinghorne, was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Detroit to the late Douglas and Lois Polkinghorne. Joan grew up in Highland Park, Michigan then moved to Redford, Michigan with her parents where she attended Redford High School and graduated in January of 1959. She worked as a clerk typist for Commercial Union Insurance Company, where she met her loving husband Jim Youngblood and was married April 22, 1961. They were married 61 years. Joan taught ...

Todd Genschaw

GENSCHAW, Todd, 56, of Alpena, died Dec. 5, 2022. Cremation arrangements have been handled by McWilliams Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

MAXINE LOUISE MORAN

Maxine Louise Moran, 90, of Alpena passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Turning Brook with family at her side. Maxine Louise Miller was born July 25, 1932, in Monroe, Wisconsin to the late Benjaman and Martha (Hiltbrand) Miller. On July 24, 1954, she married her beloved Robert Moran. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1995. Maxine retired from Alpena General Hospital after 40 years as a registered nurse. She was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Alpena Country Club, and Bridge Club. Maxine was the co-founder of Hospice of Northeastern Michigan. She was a master ...

Andre Benton Edgekoski

EDGEKOSKI, Andre Benton, 54, of Lachine, died Nov. 30, 2022 at MyMichigan Health Alpena. Andre is survived by his wife, Amy Maynard-Edgekoski; two children, Grace and Robert; and a sister, Mary Jo (Stephen) Peterson. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 2 p.m. through time of his memorial service at 4 p.m. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

Betty Soik

SOIK, Betty, 89, of Alpena, died Nov. 3, 2022. She has been taken for cremation with a memorial service to be held in the spring. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Alpena News. McWilliams funeral home is handling arrangements.