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Kevin E. Bartsch

BARTSCH, Kevin E., 64 of Rogers City, died March 1, 2023 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Kevin is survived by his wife, Pam; two sisters, Barb Fritz of Howell and Denise (Clint) Cunningham of Grand Blanc; and his four-legged companion, Ginger. A private celebration of life will take place during the summer. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

Arthur Burns

BURNS, Arthur, 86, of Alpena, died at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He is survived by his four children, Delynn Burns, Debra (Steve) Partyka, Connie (Mike Szarenski) Burns, and Brian (Dena), eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a sister Laura (Joseph) Bleau. Family will receive friends for visitation at Karpus Hunter & Ross Funeral Home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Burial will take place in the spring at Long Rapids Cemetery. A complete obituary will be announced in a future edition of The News.

WILLIAM (BILL) LEWIS

William (Bill) Lewis, 90, of Alpena died at home, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Bill was born April 14, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He joined the U.S. Air Force in September of 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Bill had a lifetime career in the National Weather Service (NOAA) and was an accomplished photographer as well. He was especially known for his Grand Lake photos. Bill is survived by his wife, Wendy, his sons, William, Steven, and John (Lori), his grandchildren, Jeremiah, Andrew, and Brenna. He was preceded in death by his son Russell. Cremation arrangements have been ...

MICHAEL MOULDS

Moulds, Michael 12/27/1949 — 2/13/2023 Pierson, Michigan. A gentle soul and bright spirit left us on Feb. 13 when Michael “Mike” Moulds, age 73, of Pierson, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly. He will be dearly missed by his many family members and friends, but by none more than his beloved girls, to whom he was totally devoted: wife Marie Bauer-Moulds, daughters Leah (Moulds) Kubiak & Lindsay Moulds, and the granddaughter who stole his heart, Kyah Kubiak. Mike is also survived by his brothers Marty Moulds and wife Christine, Matthew Moulds and wife Cheryl, ...

ALBERT NEHM JR

Albert Nehm Jr., a resident of Turning Brook, formerly of Lachine, passed away Feb. 26, 2023. Albert was born May 29, 1938 in Hart, Michigan to the late Albert and Hazel (VanBrocklin) Nehm. After graduation from high school, Albert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for four years. On July 13, 1963 he married Virginia Robarge. Together they had three children, Bruce Nehm, Rebecca (Eric) Hawks, and Brenda Sandhu. Albert worked at Besser Company for 30 years before retiring in 1998. Following retirement, Albert and Virginia enjoyed fishing, square dancing, and ...

JEROME ‘JERRY’ SLOMINSKI

Jerome “Jerry” Slominski, age 79, of Alpena, Michigan, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 surrounded by family. Jerome was born on Sept. 17, 1943 to the late John and Eugenia (Gajsiewicz) Slominski. Jerome served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. He married the love of his life, Irene Kamyszek in 1966. Jerome worked for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company/DTE, retiring in 2001. He was an active member of Hunters Harvest For Charity since its inception, enjoyed various outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife ...