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Sherry Werda

Sherry Lynn “Punk” Werda, 66, of Harrisville, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Sherry was born March 5, 1960, in Alpena, to the late Donald and MaryAnn (France) Labonte. Following her mother’s death in 1964, her father married Margot Flynn, who became a mother to her. Sherry was a spirited ...

Shirley Guthrie

Shirley June Guthrie, 82, of Alpena died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Shirley June Hinkley was born in Alpena on May 28, 1944, to the late Leon and Dorothy (Madore) Hinkley. On Sept.25, 1962, she married James Guthrie. He preceded her in death on July 9, ...

Rick Muszynski

Rick Muszynski, 74, of Presque Isle, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Born in Alpena on June 14, 1952, to the late Alexander and Barbara (DeCaire) Muszynski, Rick spent many years as an indispensable repairman for Young Appliance, becoming a familiar and trusted presence in homes throughout the ...

Margaret Nowak

NOWAK, Margaret Mary “Marge” age 87 of Posen died at home on Nov. 9, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.

Michael Cahoon

CAHOON, Michael Leon age 92 of Rogers City died Oct. 18, 2026 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.

Mark Nowak

Mark Jon Nowak, 66, of Alpena passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his home. Mark Jon Nowak was born on May 13, 1960, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late James C. and Patricia A. (Senchuk) Nowak. On August 7, 1982, he married the love of his life, Kathy N. Boven. Together they shared many ...