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Alan Paul Kalitta

KALITTA, Alan Paul, 78, of Metz, died from dementia on June 28, 2022 at MediLodge of Alpena. Alan is survived by his wife of 47 years-Nancy (Schoolcraft) Kalitta, his children, Tennille (Don) Wilton and Travis (Amber), three sisters, Marlene (Jack) Schalk, Jeanie (Pat) Delekta, and Brenda (Dan) Gilmet and six grandchildren, Tony, Cathy, Felicity, Auren, Mason, Evlyn and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

MARGUERITE A. RHYNE

RHYNE, Marguerite A., age 94, of Grand Blanc, Michigan and formerly of Flint and Hubbard Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022 at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc due to complications of COVID-19. She was born in Flint on July 25, 1927 to Joseph and Pauline (Ciminski) Ginter. Marguerite graduated from St. Matthew’s High School in Flint. She married the love of her life, William J. Rhyne, Sr. in 1946 in Flint. She was a homemaker raising 4 children and later worked at the Flint Area Chamber of Commerce for 20 years when she retired in 1989. She was preceded in death ...

SANDRA HALL

Sandra Hall, 79, of Alpena, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Sandra was born in Flint, Michigan on July 21, 1942, to the late Lee Clem and Clarence Clem. Sandra loved her family, baking, decorating, entertaining, writing, and the fine arts. She received her Bachelors in Family Life Education at Spring Arbor College. She volunteered as a foster parent and Big Sister. Sandra was involved in the Community of Christ church as an Elder and teacher. Preceding her death was her husband of 54 years Benjamin Lee Hall. Sandra is survived by her ...

RONALD MERVILLE SMITH

Ronald Merville Smith, 89, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Besser Senior Living Community. Ronald was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Herron, Michigan to the late Merville and Clara (Lancaster) Smith. On Aug. 1, 1953, he married Norma Jean Munroe and shared 67 years before she preceded him in death on July 29, 2020. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked at Alpena Power Company, retiring in 1993. Ronald was a member of First United Methodist Church, Alpena Booster Club, VFW Post 2496, Buckhorn Hunting Club, and Friends Together. He was an avid ...

THOMAS WILLIAM SPRINGS

Thomas William Springs, 88, a lifelong resident of Alpena passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2022. Tom was born Nov. 18, 1933, in Alpena to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Goudy) Spring. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1952. That same year, he began his career with Besser Company as a machinist apprentice. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, he advanced to the engineering department as senior draftsman. In 1962, Tom was promoted to senior product designer and later became a project engineer. He designed cams for concrete products machines. He worked at ...

RICHARD LEE RANG

Richard Lee Rang, 79, of Lachine passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Toledo, Ohio on Aug. 11, 1942, to the late Robert and Alice (Braun) Rang. On Oct. 15, 1977, he married Phoebe Boatwright. Dick worked for the Department of Transportation for the State of Michigan for 43 years retiring in 2006. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing as a charter fishing captain owning Lake and Streams Charters. He was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church and helped with Feeding Kids Ministry. Surviving are his wife, Phoebe; ...