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ZACHARY THOMAS DEAN

Zachary Thomas Dean, 27, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2023, at his home in Georgia. Zac was born in Alpena, Michigan on Oct. 21, 1995, to Russell Dean and Jessica (Chabot) Pavley. Zac loved everyone and judged no one. He had a heart that matched his stature, and a laugh that would light up a room. Zac played football and baseball throughout his youth, he loved nature, concerts and playing disc golf. Zac will be sorely missed by his family and friends and his faithful furry companion, Wachuma the cat. Zachary leaves behind his father Russell Dean and Jenilee of Tawas, his ...

GEORGINA ‘JOE’ MAY (GEZEQUEL) TULGETSKE

Georgina “Joe” May (Gezequel) Tulgetske of Glennie, Michigan passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 87. Joe was a firm but fair woman with a caring heart. She was never afraid to speak her mind. She could sing like an angel and had a voice that could carry for miles when it was time to call the children home. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gerald; her children, Joan (John) Bosley, John Tulgetske, Geraldine (Paul) Anderson, Jacqueline (Bill) Altscheffel, and Edmond Tulgetske; 16 grandkids, 25 great-grandkids, and five great-great-grandkids. She was preceded ...

CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ VOGELHEIM

On April 6, 2023 the world got a little quieter. Charles “Chuck” Vogelheim, 71, of Rogers City passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children following a valiant eight-year battle with multiple myeloma. Chuck was born into a family of talkers on Aug. 19, 1951 in Rogers City, Michigan, son of Franklin and Betty (Mulka) Vogelheim. He went on to graduate from Rogers City High School in 1970. After graduating, Chuck took a memorable excursion west with his cousin, Paul Hawkins, and upon returning he had an unplanned trip awaiting. He was drafted into the US Army and ...

Evelyn Emma Werth

Evelyn Emma Werth, 91, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her son’s home. Evelyn Emma Siegert was born April 30, 1931, to the late Ewald and Margaret (Domke) Siegert in Alpena County, Michigan. She married Willard “Bud” Werth on Sept. 3, 1949. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 2004. Evelyn was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Evelyn was a hard, hard worker. Everyone marveled at her energy and ability to do so much. She was always excited to have family and friends stop by. Evelyn kept in touch with family and friends by telephone. She’d call and say ...

Louis E. Bey

BEY, Louis E., 97, of Spruce died April 3, 2023 with his family by his side. Surviving are his wife, Laura to whom he was married for 76 years; daughter, Sandra Light; daughter-in-law, Barbara Bey; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Thomas (Kristin), Christine (Bob); two great-grandchildren, three great-great grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Bannan Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 2 p.m. 6 p.m. with military honors accorded him by Alpena VFW Post 2496 at 5 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday at St. ...

Linda Ludington

LUDINGTON, Linda, 79, died at home with her husband and dog by her side on April 5, 2023, after a fierce battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Pneumonia. Linda is survived by her husband, Richard Polmanteer; daughters Kathleen Gorman and Laurie Moran; grandson, John; brothers David (Ann), Martin (Kathy), and Bob Henke; and many nieces and nephews. At Linda’s request, there will be no public services. Please consider a donation to CurePSP in her honor. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org