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Frances Hall

HALL, Frances, 86, of Black River, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at home. Visitation will take place at Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Joe Collins officiating. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The News.

Viola Janet Petrykowski

PETRYKOWSKI, Viola Janet, 95 of Posen, died Oct. 20, 2022 at Northern Pines Assisted Living Center in Grayling. Viola is survived by four children, Susan (William) Cherolis of Santa Claus, Indiana, Nancy (Michael) MacDonald of Livonia, Louise (Martin) Borkowski of Harrison Township and Leo of Eastpointe; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be announced in the spring of 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Northern Pines Assisted Living Center, 130 Mary Ann Street, Grayling, Michigan 49738. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral ...

Ronald Wiseman

WISEMAN, Ronald, 80, of Alpena, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at MediLodge of Alpena. Arrangements will be announced in a future edition of The Alpena News. McWilliams Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

MARTHA MARY WOYTASZEK

Martha Mary Woytaszek was born on Nov. 29, 1929, in Hamtramck, Michigan to her parents, Alexander and Theresa (Sypniewski) Zuzga just shy of 93 years young. Marty gained her wings and peacefully went to be with our Savior on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family in Alpena, Michigan. Marty graduated from Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic School in 1947. She then went on to work for Champion Spark Plug until she moved to Alpena, Michigan. Marty then worked for Northland Library until retiring in 1985. ‘Saint Martha’ enjoyed venturing up north to Alpena ...

Judy Ann McFarland

McFARLAND, Judy Ann, 75, of Ocqueoc, died Friday Oct. 14, 2022 at Pray Family Assisted Living, Clio. Judy Ann is survived by partner Gary Jurk, sons Allan (Brandy), Michael, Philip (Angela) Jurk, and Paul (Amber) Jurk, daughter Amy Starkle, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Memorial Service – 11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 22, 2022 at Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway with a celebration of life to follow at Millersburg Community Hall. Cremation arrangements in care of Chagnon Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Robillard

ROBILLARD, Shirley Ann, 89, of Alpena, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at MediLodge of Midland. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a future edition of The Alpena News.