BETTE MAE LOUGH

Bette Mae Lough, 98, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

Bette Mae Pearson was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Springfield, Mo. to the late James and Margaret (Robb) Pearson. She moved to Michigan with her parents as a small child and graduated from Wayne High School in 1942. Bette married Robert Lough on Jan. 10, 1943. He preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 2007. They moved to Alpena in 1946, which was her husband’s hometown.

Surviving are her two children, Gregory Lough, Mei-lan (Donald) Fredlund; four grandchildren, Courtney Fredlund, Spencer (Amy) Fredlund, Parker (Johanna) Fredlund, Cecily Lough; six great-grandchildren, Aric Fredlund, Jacob Miller, Ethan Wood, Finley Fredlund, Fiona Fredlund, Amelie Fredlund; and sister, Shirley Spisak.

Bette was preceded in death by her son, Randall Lough; granddaughters, Lorae Lough, Whitney Fredlund; and brother James Pearson.

There will be a private family graveside service. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Interment: Evergreen Cemetery

Memorial contributions can be sent to Munson Hospice House, 450 Brook Street, Traverse City, Mich. 49684.