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GAIL M. BARNARD

Nov. 28, 2023 Gail M. (Smith) Barnard. With profound sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Wife, and friend. She passed peacefully on Nov. 28 at her home in Lakeland, Florida; her husband of 62 years, Robert (Bob) Barnard at her side. Gail was not shy about sharing her faith and despite physical hardships, she shared and prayed for others often. Gail’s life with Bob included previous homes in Anaheim, California, Alpena, Michigan, and Morristown, Indiana. Gail was the mother of three children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Final services will be ...

ROBERT GOREN

Nov. 27, 2023 Robert Goren, 92, of Alpena, Michigan, died after sunset on Nov. 27, 2023. The Funeral will be held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL today, Nov. 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. Rabbi Daniel Schwartz will officiate. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, 28120 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, ...

WALTER LEE SMITH SR.

Jan. 9, 1940 - Nov. 24, 2023 Walter Lee Smith Sr. died Friday, Nov. 24th at home. He was born to Lee Emery Smith and Florena (Harris) Smith on Jan. 9, 1940. He was Postmaster in Mikado from 1988-92, then Postmaster in Spruce, retiring in 2003. He was very active and even into his eighties ...

JERALD ALAN GROCHOWSKI

Oct. 19, 1977 - Oct. 30, 2023 Jerald Alan Grochowski passed away near Lake Wynoochee, in Washington’s Olympic National Forest, on Oct. 30, 2023. He was 46 years old. An Alpena native, Jerry was born on Oct. 19, 1977, to Gary and Patricia Grochowski. After Gary’s untimely passing, he was raised by Richard and Patricia Grochowski. From an early age, Jerry exemplified bold intellectual promise. Both diligent and kind, in 1987 he won an essay contest that led to meeting Governor Blanchard. The next year as a fifth grader, Jerry won the St. Anne’s spelling bee against sixth, ...

JOSEPH KOWALSKI JR.

KOWALSKI, Joseph Jr., 92, of Presque Isle, died peacefully on Nov. 28, 2023 at the Brook in Rogers City. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Mary Lynn Robbins

ROBBINS, Mary Lynn, 91, of Rogers City, died at MediLodge in Rogers City on Nov. 22, 2023. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.