Alpena

Charmaine Taylor Charmaine Michele Taylor, 68, of Alpena passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home. Charmaine Michele Perreault was born on February 16, 1950 to the late Theodore and Rosemary (Barger) Perreault.  She attended St. Bernard School, Catholic Central, Alpena Community College and Wayne State University. Surviving are 6 siblings, Mary (Richard) Eby,

Ronald Winter Ronald Winter, 77 of Ossineke, died Dec. 14, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife, M Jean Gilliland; his son, Brian (Sara) Winter; two grandchildren, Maren and Eli; a brother, Greg (Jan) Winter and a sister, Debra (Larry) Clark; several nieces and nephews. He was born July

Joyce Ratz Joyce Darlene Ratz, 73, of Harrisville passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home. Joyce was born in Alpena on December 7, 1945 to the late Albert and Ruby (Keathley) Ratz.  She married Claude Buchanan on April 21, 1978.  He preceded her in death on November 11, 2015.  She enjoyed doing crafts

Dale Rondeau Dale Eugene Rondeau, 76, of Spruce passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland. Dale was born August 24, 1942 in Alpena County to the late Lawrence and Clara (Leeseberg) Rondeau. On October 22, 1966 he married Joyce Carr. Dale was a builder for over 50 years. He was

Dorothy McClain Dorothy Diane McClain, 75, of Alpena died Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Surviving are her two sons, Ben (Chanda) McClain, Erik (Megan) McClain; and brother, David Waller. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by the Bannan Funeral Home. Dorothy Diane McClain, 75, of Alpena died Tuesday, December 4, 2018,

Sarah Cramer Sarah Marie Cramer, 20, of Herron passed away suddenly in her sleep on Friday, November 30, 2018 at her home due to medical complications. Sarah was born in San Diego, CA on January 29, 1998 and was adopted on June 7, 1999 by Duane and Amy (Edmonds) Cramer.  Sarah was a very special

Larry Heussner Larry Fredrick Heussner, 72, of Alpena went to be with the Lord, following a battle with cancer on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife. Larry was born in Alpena on July 6, 1946 to the late Leslie and Clara (Adrian) Heussner and married Elaine Mathewson on July

Janet Powell Janet Marie Powell, 77, of Alpena passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Medilodge of Alpena. Janet Marie Bergman was born September 19, 1941 in Sand Lake, Michigan to the late Cecil and Fern (Burr) Bergman. On December 30, 1960 she married Lawrence Powell. She was a member of First United Methodist Church

Leo “Jerry” Howe III Leo “Jerry” Howe III, 72, of Lachine passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Leo was born October 13, 1946 in Detroit to the late Leo and Eleonora (VanLoon) Howe Jr. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Jerry worked with Howe-Martz Glass Company, once

Ronald Ferris Ronald James Ferris, 70, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home. Ronald was born March 14, 1948 in Alpena to the late Donald and Ruth (Dery) Ferris. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War receiving a Purple Heart. On January 13, 1984 he married Julie

James Josey James Edward Josey, 88, of Lachine passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Medilodge of Hillman. James was born December 6, 1929 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Estil and Ruby (Alverson) Josey. He owned and operated Josey & Sons Forest Products, retiring in 1991. James played county league baseball and enjoyed bowling,