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Obituaries

CHRISTENA ANN FITZGERALD

Oct. 26, 1942 - Oct. 5, 2024 Christena Ann Fitzgerald, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2024, in St. Ignace, Michigan. Born on Oct. 26, 1942, in Detroit, to the late Thomas and Marjorie Finegan, Christena’s life was a tapestry woven with devotion to ...

AUDREY LEE KOOPIKKA

July 23, 1949 - Oct. 18, 2024 Audrey Lee Koopikka, 75, of Presque Isle, passed away Oct. 18, 2024, at My Michigan Medical Center of Alpena. She was born on July 23, 1949, to Raymond and Patricia (Fralick) Robinette. On Feb. 13, 1982, she married Dennis Koopikka Sr. Her best memories were ...

ANN MARIE KEEN

Aug. 30, 1930 - Oct. 20, 2024 Ann Marie Keen, 94, of Alpena passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Medilodge of Alpena with her family at her side. Ann Marie Karaim was born Aug. 30, 1930, in Rogers City, to the late Alexander and Emily (Cihocki) Karaim. On Oct. 27, 1951, she married ...

DAVID H. LOUGHERY

Nov. 9, 1951 - Oct. 20, 2024 David H. Loughery, 72, of Alpena, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 20, 2024. Dave was born in Alpena on Nov. 9, 1951, to the late James and Mary Loughery. He was a devoted husband, father, and beloved “Papa” to his grandchildren. A man of many ...

ALBERT RICHARD VanDUSEN

June 15, 1936 - Oct. 20, 2024 Albert Richard VanDusen, known affectionately as Dick by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2024, in Lachine, at the age of 88. Born on June 15, 1936, in Alpena, he was the cherished son of the late Albert J. and Myrtle (Allen) ...

DUANE GERALD CRAMER

Jan. 1, 1962 - Oct. 17, 2024 Duane Gerald Cramer, a man of kindness and gentleness, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2024, in Detroit, at the age of 62. Born on Jan. 1, 1962, in Alpena, Duane’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, and service to others. Duane was the ...