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Walter G. Weinkauf Jr

WEINKAUF, Walter G. Jr., 72, of Alpena, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home in a future edition of The News.

PHYLLIS WAGNER

Phyllis Wagner age 92, died Aug. 9, 2022, at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville, Michigan. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ernest and Phyllis Reed. Predeceased by her brother Ernie Reed and her sister Joyce McCaffrey. Raised in Detroit by her parents, Phyllis graduated from Denby High School in 1948. She married her high school sweetheart and future Detroit Police Lieutenant Steven J. Wagner in 1950. Together they raised their four children in a loving and sharing environment while Phyllis worked as a teller at The National Bank of Detroit. After Phyllis and Steven ...

Lyle Francis Haske

HASKE, Lyle Francis, 62 of Metz Township, died unexpectedly at home on Aug. 16, 2022. Lyle is survived by his three siblings, Wayne (Karen), David (Barbie) and Donna Miller; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

Elizabeth L. Hughes

HUGHES, Elizabeth L., 76, of Alpena, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Bannan Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.

Sean Patrick O’Neill

O’NEILL, Sean Patrick, 65, of Presque Isle, died at home on Aug. 6, 2022. Sean is survived by four siblings, Kathleen (John Thierey) O’Neill, Daniel (Cheryl), Molly Schmidt and Thomas (Leticia); as well as many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will take place at a later date Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

Joan Straley

STRALEY, Joan, 86, of Alpena, died at home Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by McWilliams Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.