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Bernard Charles Heath

BERNARD CHARLES HEATH April 19, 1926 - Oct. 13, 2022 Bernard Charles Heath age 96 passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Oct. 13, 2022. He was born to Charles Edward and Beatrice Irene (Peters) Heath in his grandma Heath’s birthing room in Gladwin on April 19, 1926. Bernard graduated from Hillman High School in 1944 then enlisted in the Army and served with Battery B, 477 Field Artillery Battalion. In 1950 he married Barbara Lois Dehring in Rogers City. They were married for 70 years. Bernard was a member of St. Ignatius Church and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Bernard was ...

Myron Edward Siegert

MYRON EDWARD SIEGERT Nov. 27, 1942 - June 30, 2023 Myron Edward Siegert, 80, of Hubbard Lake passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Myron was born Nov. 27, 1942, in Detroit to the late Edward and Edna (Bartz) Siegert. He worked at Alpena Power Company, owned and operated Myron’s TV Shop, and Bar-bee Ranch. On June 30, 1962, he married Barbara Kihn. Myron was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; three sons, Neal and Lisa Siegert, Todd and Brooke Siegert, Nathan and Piera Siegert; five grandchildren, Laura and Derek ...

JAMES ANTHONY ‘JIM’ WIESCHOWSKI

May 12, 1946 - June 29, 2023 James Anthony Wieschowski, “Jim”, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023, in Gaylord. Born on May 12, 1946, in Alpena to the late John and Cecelia (Skiba) Wieschowski, Jim lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of family. Jim was a man of many talents and interests. He was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent many years serving as a produce manager at Midway Supermarket before retiring from Omni Metalcraft Corporation. His work ethic was admired by all who knew him and was a testament to his dedication and commitment. A past ...

FRANCIS ‘FRANK’ SZATKOWSKI

Francis “Frank” Szatkowski, 81, of Alpena, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his home. He is survived by two children, Thomas Szatkowski, and Jeanette Werda, both of Alpena, nine grandchildren, Robert (Rachel Weatherhult) Werda, William (Julieta) Werda, Lindsay Werda, Thomas Szatkowski, Jessica Szatkowski, Sabrina Szatkowski, Eric Szatkowski, Michael Szatkowski, and Steven Clark, five great-grandchildren, Maddox, Sebastion, Paisley, Shea, and Charlotte, and five brothers, Charles, Vic, Dale, Larry, and James, and two sisters, Karen Sylvester, and Marie Twite. He was ...

JOHN G. JOINER and JOAN E. JOINER

JOHN G. JOINER and JOAN E. JOINER John G. Joiner, 86, of Black River, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home. Joan E. Joiner, 82, of Black River, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. They are survived by their son, Frederick (Susan) Joiner of Kalkaska, and Joan’s three brothers, Chuck (Clarice) Humphrey, Michael (Debra) Humphrey, and Steven Humphrey, as well as many nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.

ARLYN ERNEST SCHULTZ

ARLYN ERNEST SCHULTZ July 26, 1949 - June 26, 2023 Arlyn Ernest Schultz, 73, of Pinconning passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Ascension Hospital – Standish. Arlyn Ernest Schultz was born in Alpena on July 26, 1949, first born twin to the late Albert and Dorothy (Schad) Schultz. Arlyn worked for the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources until his retirement due to disability. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church – Hubbard Lake and Boy Scouts of America for numerous years. Surviving are brother, Marvin (Shelby) Schultz; twin brother, Allyn (Deborah) Schultz; ...