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John Tucker

TUCKER, John, 87, of Alpena, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Bannan Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.

Leroy Schaedig

SCHAEDIG, Leroy, 83, of Alpena, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Leroy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary, his three children, Cathy (Roger) Weise, William ‘Bill’ (Tammy), and Kurt (Sherry), two brothers, Edgar ‘Fox’ (Janet), and Larry, his sister in-law, Pam Schaedig, nine grandchildren, Jordon (Victoria), Jenna, Tyler (Tracie), Dalton (Carlee Sauls), Leah, James (Lindsey), Daniel, Griffin, and Gerianna (Austin), 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Alpena News. Arrangements are in the care of ...

David Floyd Ikens

IKENS, David Floyd, 84, of Rogers City, died Oct. 26, 2022. David is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; three sons, Ron (Carolyn), Kirk and Craig (Jennifer); two granddaughters, Mary and Sarah; and a brother, Richard (Ilene) Ikens. Private services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

JOY BERNDT

Joy Berndt, 72, of Alpena passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at MediLodge of Alpena. Joy was born Jan. 12, 1950, to the late William and Gertrude (Neumann) Berndt. She worked at Alpena City Hall distributing mail and NEMROC. Joy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are her two brothers, Paul (Rebecca) Berndt, Ron (Brenda) Berndt; and several nieces and nephews. Joy was preceded in death by her brother James Berndt. Visitation will take place Friday at Bannan Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 12 p.m. with the Rev. James Erickson ...

JAMES MICHAEL FOSTER JR.

James Michael Foster Jr., 48, of Herron passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Jim was born July 19, 1974, in Midland, Michigan to James and Sherryl (Anderson) Foster. He loved hunting and being outdoors. Surviving are his daughter, Jenna; fiancee Krystal Kramer; mother Sherry Minton; sister, Patsy (fiance Jason Souva) Minton; nieces, Taylor Foster, Tiffany Foster; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James Foster; brother Jerry Foster; and stepfather, Mitch Minton. A private celebration of life will ...

Leona Emma Green

GREEN, Leona Emma, 87, of Rogers City, died Oct. 24, 2022 at MediLodge of Rogers City. Leona is survived by two grandsons, Jeremy and Timothy; brothers, John and Edwin (Sharon); two sisters, Gertrude Clark and Darlene (Michael) Lewis; and a sister-in-law, Marcia Schleben. Friends may visit at the Rogers City Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 12:30 through time of her service at 1 p.m. with Mr. Ernest Weigand officiating. Inurnment will take place at Ocqueoc Township Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may ...