McWilliams Funeral Home

03/05/2026

Rose Mary Koupeny passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at age 80.

“Aunt Rosie,” as almost everyone knew her, was born June 20, 1945 in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of Bill and Rose Koupeny. Rosemary graduated from Providence High School in Chicago in 1964 and then worked for o...

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03/05/2026

Bill McKenney, 71, of Ossineke, died March 4, 2026.

Bill was born January 13, 1955 to the late William and Sharon (O’Toole) McKenney. Bill was the husband of Deb McKenney, Father of Lacey (Kyle), and Cory (Jennifer), Grandfather of Haley, Dustin and Ella and Great-Grandfather of Ja’Niah and ...

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03/03/2026

Held here at McWilliams Funeral Home the first Thursday of every month.
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Come join us…let’s brainstorm on ways to make this group grow and help one another out.

02/27/2026

Michael Joseph Wawro born on November 17, 1953, died suddenly February 23, 2026, at My Michigan Medical Center. He was born in Flint to Edward and Patricia (Dalton) Wawro. Michael attended St. John Vianney High School and graduated from Central High School both in Flint. He was part of the Universit...

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02/25/2026

02/24/2026

Ann-Marie Ruder, age 81, of Presque Isle, MI, passed on February 22, 2026, after battling COPD for 30+ years.

She was the first child born to Edwin and Evelyn (Otto) Ruder and lived in Detroit until 2012. She is survived by her brother Leon Frank, nephew Christopher, grandniece Bethany; her...

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02/19/2026

Barbara JoAnn “Bobbi” Zubi (née Nowak), 86, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.

Born and raised in Alpena, Bobbi spent forty years in Los Angeles, where she raised her family and worked for global accounting firm Price Waterhouse before returning to her hometown in 2002 to pursue he...

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02/18/2026

Judith Ann Cook, age 89, of Alpena, passed away on February 16, 2026. A woman of many talents and a deep love for her family, Judy leaves behind a legacy of service, creativity, and warmth.

Judy was born in East Jordan, Michigan, on June 5, 1936, to the late Arnold Dedoes and Isadore Peck. O...

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02/13/2026

Bruce Allan Ball, a loving father, proud grandfather, and devoted brother and friend, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his family, on February 11, 2026, in Alpena, at the age of 73. Born September 28, 1952, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to the late Henry and Donna “Joanie” Ball. Bruce wil...

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02/12/2026

Mary Jo Beck, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Alpena, at the age of 76. Born on October 13, 1949, in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Dean and Hilda Beck, Mary Jo's life was a tapestry of dedication to her family, her work, and her community.

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02/05/2026

Kevin Byron Lafayette Thayer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in Posen at the age of 65. Born on January 25, 1961, in Flint to the late Byron and Edith (Haywood) Thayer, Kevin grew up with a passion for life that was evident ...

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02/05/2026

Wayne Thompson Diemond, affectionately known as Tom to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Alpena where he was also born on September 28, 1934.

Tom was the cherished son of the late Walter and Jeanette (Thompson) Diemond. He was a devoted husband to his lat...

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