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John “Jack” Joseph Kauffman

John “Jack” Joseph Kauffman, 86, of Alpena passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home. John was born August 8, 1938, in Alpena to the late Fred and Lillian (Buczkowski) Kauffman. He served in the United States Marine Corps. On October 15, 1960, he married Janice Maciejewski. Jack ...

Gerald Richard Compeau

Gerald “Jerry” Compeau passed away July 5, 2025, at the age of 90, at home surrounded by his loving family. Memorial visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. with the rosary at 3 p.m., military honors accorded him by VFW Alpena Post 2496 at 5 p.m. and parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorial visitation will continue at St. Anne Church of All Saints Parish on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. with Rev. Emmanuel Finbarr officiating.

Michael Perry Nichols

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael P. Nichols, who died peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor. Michael was born on March 19, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, to the late James H. and Betty (Brady) Nichols. Michael graduated from ...

Dolores Trudo

Dolores Trudo, age 93, of Rogers City, passed away Monday evening, June 30,2025. Visitation will be at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday July 9, 2025 until the 11 a.m. Funeral Mass with Father Don Geyman officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery following the Mass. Online condolences can be sent to hentkowskifuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Ignatius Catholic School.

Gerald Richard Compeau

Gerald “Jerry” Compeau passed away July 5, 2025, at the age of 90, at home surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on September 25, 1934, to Arthur and Anna (Landry) Compeau. He was raised on a dairy farm along with his only brother, Ray, who died in 2020. In his youth, Jerry ...

George D. Curtis

George D. Curtis, 90, of Alpena passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at MediLodge of Green View. George David Curtis, Jr. was born in Maine Twp., Minnesota, on January 28, 1935, to the late George and Anna (Johnson) Curtis and served in the United States Air Force. He married Delores Evenson ...