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Obituaries

William Burns

William "Bill" Burns, 45, of Alpena, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Greenville, MI. Bill was born in Greenville on Nov. 27, 1980 to Larry Burns and Tammy Hammer. Bill attended Ferris State University where he graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. He wore many hats as a ...

Louis Bartz

Louis Albert Bartz, 82, of Hubbard Lake died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Louis was born in Alpena on March 12, 1944, to the late Herman and Clara (Dege) Bartz, he grew up working hard on his parent’s farm and never stopped working hard. He enlisted ...

Brien Roth

ROTH, Brien Francis Xavier, 69, of Rogers City, died at home on March 21, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Beck Funeral Home.

David Alan Veasy 

Captain David Alan Veasy peacefully left this world to sail the clouds in heaven on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family at home, overlooking the lake. David was born on July 15, 1953, in Sturgis, Michigan, to the late Floyd “Doc” and Lois (Blood) Veasy. He graduated from ...

Rev. Mary B. Fitzgerald

THE REV. MARY B. FITZGERALD, 76, of Hillman, MI, went home to be with her Lord, on March 14, 2026, after a prolonged battle with the effects of cerebral vascular disease. She is survived by her husband of 50-plus years, John E. Fitzgerald, and a sister Hazel Parker of Council Grove, ...

Darlene Ann (Mallette) Schultz

Darlene Ann (Mallette) Schultz, 75 of Alpena passed away peacefully March 6, 2026, in Alpena Michigan. Darlene Ann Mallette was born in Rome, New York October 6, 1950, to the late Joseph W. and Elsie M. (Parsons) Mallette. Being born into a military family meant frequent moves, her favorite ...