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MATTHEW MICHAEL HAGAMAN

Matthew Michael Hagaman, age 49, passed away at his residence unexpectedly following a brief illness on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. He was born on April 12, 1973 in Bay City and graduated from Essexville Garber High School in 1991. Matt attended Delta College for a year before he embarked on his true calling, to serve in the military. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and served for over nine years, being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Matt then joined the Air National Guard, serving with the 127th Wing at Selfridge for six years. His duty sent him to every part of the world and ...

CHERYL MARIE MOUSSEAU

Cheryl Marie Mousseau, age 73 died on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Cheryl was born in Alpena, Michigan on Aug. 25, 1949, to the late Leonard and Dorothy (Rasmussen) Mousseau. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1967. Cheryl went on the earn her master’s degree in social work and was employed for 31 years as a social worker. She retired from Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health. Cheryl was a member of St. Bernard Church and now All Saints Parish. Cheryl is survived by three nephews Todd, Michael and Travis Mousseau and three ...

LINDA ANN ROULEAU

Linda Ann Rouleau, 73, of Alpena passed away Dec. 17, 2022. Linda was born March 18, 1949 in Alpena to the late Leo and Shirley (Parfitt) Zielaskowski. On July 15, 1967 she married Frank Rouleau at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alpena. He preceded her on Dec. 12, 2021. Linda enjoyed spending time at Campers Cove during the summers, as well as sitting in front of the slot machines at the casino. She had a love for animals and was often rescuing one in need of a home. Linda is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Shawn) Shankie, and Becky (Ron) Wirgau, her grandchildren, Jeanna ...

GERALD ‘PETE’ GEORGE RONDEAU

Gerald “Pete” George Rondeau, 73, of Spruce passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at his home. Born on Feb. 14, 1949, in Alpena to the late Lawrence and Clara (Leesburg) Rondeau and married Vickie Ratz on Aug. 17, 1979. Pete served in the Army National Guard for 20 years and enjoyed running his own sawmill. He enjoyed deer hunting, found joy in the annual fishing trip with family and just spending time in the woods. He is survived by his wife, Vickie; children, Brenda Hanson, Billi (Rob) Edmonds, Larry (Tara) Rondeau, Joe (Haylee Brinks) Rondeau; 11 grandchildren; two ...

Deborah Walsh

WALSH, Deborah, L., 63, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at her home. Deb is survived by her husband Edward Walsh, daughter Lauren Pietersen (Michael Pietersen), and son Andrew (Marina Walsh). Deb is the loving grandmother of three grandchildren: Anja, Ethan, and Abigail. Deb was loved by a very large extended family including many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the memorial service at 1 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln. A memorial service will be held at Coats ...

Deborah Ann Nefske

NEFSKE, Deborah Ann, 68, of Krakow Township, died Dec. 16, 2022 at home. Debbie is survived by her husband, Richard; two daughters, Amber (Chad) Ennest and Becky (Joseph) Puravs; six grandchildren, Dylan, John, Ava, Everly, Ensley and Ezra; and one brother, Mark Putnik. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. through time of her funeral at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org.