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Robert Kurt Pines

PINES, Robert Kurt, 70, of Rogers City, died at home on November 23, 2022. Bob is survived by his wife, Faye; a brother, John Jack of Alpena; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Friday, December 2nd from 5 p.m. through time of his memorial service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Paul Boerger officiating. Memorials may be given to St. Michael Lutheran Church or St. John Lutheran School. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

Hattie Sheppler

SHEPPLER, Hattie, 97, of Alpena, died Nov. 24, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by McWilliams Funeral Home in a future edition of The Alpena News.

EDWARD LUDWIG BUCK

Edward Ludwig Buck, age 81, of Lake Havasu, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren – at home where he wanted to be. Affectionately known as Ted to his family, he was born Oct. 11, 1941, in Toledo Ohio to George Eugene and Marjorie Augusta (Gould) Buck. He was baptized on Dec. 7, 1941. As a young boy he moved with his family to Clyde, Ohio where we graduated from Clyde High School. He attended Capitol University in Columbus Ohio and graduated with a degree in Education and later obtained a Master’s degree in Education from ...

CONNIE LYNN SHIELDS

Connie Lynn Shields (McEwen) 68, a lifelong resident of Alpena, Michigan passed away at home on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. Connie was born Aug. 21,1954 to the late Roy and Lorna (Gouine) McEwen. Connie is survived by four children; Shane Fitzpatrick, Tanya (Steve) Kosloski, Ashley (Jimmy) Compton, Eric (Jessica Howard) Shields. She is preceded in death by her late husband Gordon Alan Shields with whom she shared 47 years of her life with. Her daughter Angela Minton and son-in-law Arlin (Pudge) Minton. Connie was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Livya and Tyler ...

KENNETH LEO OKE

Kenneth Leo Oke, 98, of Alpena passed away Nov. 21, 2022, at Turning Brook. Ken was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Leo and Gertrude (Nowell) Oke. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Dec. 15, 1943 and served during WWII. He married Mary Leah Meldrum on May 17, 1947, she preceded him on Feb. 6, 2008. Ken was a proud Democrat having attended three national conventions and serving as the National Chair for the Alpena County Democratic Party. He also served as the precinct delegate for many years as well as the Long Rapids Twp. Planning Committee where he was a ...

IRENE G. ROULEAU

Irene G Rouleau, 93, of Alpena. The Lord took her hand and led her home on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Irene was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Herron Michigan to Arthur and Grace (Lemster) Habermehl. She attended Alpena High School and was a drummer in the marching band. Her love of education continued as she attended County Normal and received her degree in teaching. On June 9, 1951 she married the love of her life Bob. They went on to raise five children, Bonnie (Phil) Verslype of Holland, Jeanine Rouleau (Dale) of Petoskey, Craig (Kimberly) of Indian River, Grace (Steve) Marshall of ...