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Randall Westphal

WESTPHAL, Randall, 63 of West Bloomfield, died on Sunday Oct. 16, 2022 at his cottage on Long Lake. Randy is survived by his wife, Kathy; two daughters, Allison (Scott) Diffin and Nichole Westphal; three grandchildren, Jackson, Ella, and Mia; three siblings, Leigh Ann Westphal, Bart (Lori), and Greg. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org

JEANETTE M. NOWAKOWSKI

Jeanette M. Nowakowski (nee Greene), age 100, widow of Adolph, mother of John (Patricia) Nowakowski of Alpena, Mary (Jose “Tito”) Chavez of New Mexico, Mark (Diane) Nowakowski of Alpena, Jane McCoy of Idaho, Catherine (Louis) Hoppe of Alpena, Frances (Michael) Arthur of Alpena, Nancy (Thomas) Matlack of Washington, Stephen (Kelly) Nowakowski of Alpena, and Therese (William) Bartunek of Illinois. Jeanette passed away on Oct. 14, 2022, at Turning Brook of Alpena after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph, her parents Mark and Catherine (Donahue) ...

Jeanette M. Nowakowski

NOWAKOWSKI, Jeanette M. (nee Greene), 100, died on Oct. 14, 2022, at Turning Brook of Alpena after an extended illness. Surviving are her children: John (Patricia), Mary (Jose “Tito”) Chavez, Mark (Diane), Jane McCoy, Catherine (Louis) Hoppe, Frances (Michael) Arthur, Nancy (Thomas) Matlack, Stephen (Kelly), and Therese (William) Bartunek; grandchildren: Jennifer (Steve), David (Heather), Ben (Brooke Alloway), Meghan (Matt), Tom (Sarah), Bill (Aron), Anita (Daniel Berry), Julie, Lisa, Amy (Tim Campbell), Luke (Tani), Sarah (Matt), Jamie (Alan), Matt, Steve, Rebecca (Josh Ulstedt), ...

Rolland L. Rieger

RIEGER, Rolland L., 92, of Millersburg, died Oct. 13, 2022 at home. Rolland is survived by daughters Shelley Rieger (Mark Kuizenga), Sheri (John) Duflo, Roulene Condit, and Angie (Bob) Joseph, sons Rolland (Michelle) and James (Julie), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Deborah Kreft, Sharon Johnston, and Geraldine (Les) Kranzo, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation: 4- 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 at Chagnon Funeral Home, Onaway Funeral Service: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Onaway Final Resting Place: Riverside ...

BEVERLY JEAN SPLEET

Beverly Jean Spleet, 86, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Beverly Jean Fleck was born April 18, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Allan and Melba (Kinsel) Fleck. On Dec. 3, 1955, she married Robert Spleet. She worked for the State of Michigan, retiring in 1994. Beverly was a member of All Saints Parish. She enjoyed needlepoint, crochet, sewing, quilting, cooking, camping, and enjoyed spending time at the Plaza Pool. Most importantly was spending time with family. Surviving are her husband, Robert; five children, Robert ...

Ronald Werth Genschaw

GENSCHAW, Ronald Werth, 88, of Mecosta, Michigan (formerly from Alpena), died Tuesday, June 14, 2022. A private graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery.