BICKSLER, Betty, 97, of Hillman, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Hillman Haven. Surviving are her son, Steven; daughter-in-law, Linda Bicksler; and five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place by Bannan Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Leaf River, Illinois in the spring.
SCHALK, Dianne Carol, 71, Hawks, died Nov. 27, 2022 at MediLodge of Rogers City. Dianne is survived by her husband, Roger; five children, Carol (Doug) Krajnik, Jason, Wendy (Tiris Valinlore) Schalk, Katie (Kavir Dass) Schalk and Jesse Schalk; two grandchildren, Journey and Noah; siblings, Dorance (Donna) Brege, Dale (Mimi) Brege, Idaho and Karen (Randy) Kreft; and a sister-in-law, Sarah Brege. Friends may visit at St. Michael Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. through time of her funeral at 12 p.m. with Pastor Paul Boerger officiating. Burial will follow at St. ...
Linda Jane Kuffert, 81, of Hubbard Lake was welcomed by Jesus in heaven on Nov. 26, 2022. Linda was born Sept. 19, 1941 to the late Curtis and Ruth (Oermann) Thomas in York, Pennsylvania. Linda loved to teach, having served as an elementary school teacher in several Lutheran schools for over 20 years. She was a faithful Christian who loved studying the Bible and sharing her faith with others. Her fervent desire was for everyone to receive the free gift of salvation through Jesus. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Doug Kuffert, three daughters, Kirsten (Scott) ...
Duane F. Meyers, 80, of Rogers City, passed away Nov. 25, 2022. Duane was born July 10, 1942, in Alpena to the late Fred and Jennie (Cole) Meyers. Duane loved to stay busy, always tinkering on things in the basement or the garage. He could fix just about anything. Duane loved being outdoors, especially out to camp where he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a retired lineman from the Alpena Power Company, and a lifetime member of the Church of God in Alpena. Duane was a caring, kind-hearted person with a unique sense of humor and will be dearly missed. Duane is ...
Hattie Sheppler, 97, of Alpena passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022. Hattie was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Alpena, Michigan to the late Karl and Martha (Bolenz) Bock. Hattie had an older brother Chuck and two younger brothers Walt and Eric Bock. Hattie was the sole surviving member of her sibling family. Hattie was preceded in death by her husband Richard Sheppler who died March 14, 1997. Richard was employed at Besser Corp from 1937 to 1985 before retiring as Besser’s longest serving employee. She was also preceded in death by her ...
Laura Lee Gunderman, 50, of Alpena, died Nov. 24, 2022 at her group home with her family by her side. She is survived by her brother Ron (Judy) Gunderman of Alpena, and her twin sister, Elizabeth Gunderman Miller of Midland. As well as her nieces and nephews; Emma, Axel, Sarah, Brian, Carson, Kaitlyn, Landen, and Jonah. Laura was born July 31, 1972 in Lansing, Michigan to Wayne and Donna (Preuss) Gunderman. They were not expecting twins on that day, let alone a baby that was diagnosed with Down Syndrome but they dedicated their lives to give her the best life possible. Laura ...