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Adonna Marie Dietlin

DIETLIN, Adonna Marie, 87, of Rogers City, died at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 5, 2022. She is survived by two sons, Henry (Nancy) III and Dennis; one daughter, Lisa Dietlin; five grandchildren, Richard, Jeremy (Caitlin), Henry (Stephanie) IV; Robert (fiancee, Kayla Allen), and Leilani (Daniel); four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Alvis (Karen) Meyers. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to St. Ignatius Catholic School’s Angel Fund or a charity of your choice in memory of Adonna Dietlin. Online condolences may be ...

Thomas Anthony Garber

GARBER, Thomas Anthony, 58, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones after his courageous battle with cancer. Tom is survived by his wife Cindy and their two children Madison and Nathaniel, his three brothers, Joe (Cindy) Garber, Mark Garber, and Doug Garber, his sister Gretchen Woods; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and of course his faithful companions Zoey and Fuzzi. Visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home on Monday from 2-8 p.m. with a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at St. Anne ...

DARLENE ANN KAISER

Darlene Ann Kaiser, 75, passed away Sept. 27, 2022 Darlene Ann Kaiser, formerly from Alpena, passed away in College Station, Texas on Sept. 27, 2022. Born on Feb. 1, 1947, in Alpena, Michigan, to Leo and Gertrude Tadajewski, Darlene graduated from Catholic Central High School and in 1968 married Ronald Kaiser, an Alpena High graduate. Together they shared a life of love, joy, and adventure. In 1980, the family moved to College Station, Texas where Ronald was a professor and Darlene worked in accounting at Texas A and M University. Darlene was the anchor of the family, ensuring ...

ROBERT M. CONNORS

Robert M. Connors, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Alpena, Michigan. Born June 6, 1945 in Erie, Pennsylvania, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and served for 21 years, including service in the Vietnam War. Robert became fascinated with computers during the 1970s and in his post-military years had several small businesses relating to the IT industry. Robert was a great animal lover and had many dogs and cats over the years. He always kept rooting for his Cleveland Browns and in his later years developed a fond interest in NASCAR. Robert is survived by his ...

KATHREN ROSE TUOHY

Kathren Rose Tuohy, 79, of Alpena passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Besser Senior Living Community. Kathren was born in Petoskey on Nov. 11, 1942. She retired from Alpena Regional Medical Center. Kay was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, past member of Alpena Yacht Club, Alpena Blue Line Club and worked as a ski patrol at Boyne Highlands for many years. Surviving are her son, Matt (Courtney) Kindt; four grandchildren, Noah, Gabe, Sophie, Lucy; two brothers, Mark Peters and Mike Peters. Kay was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Peters. Visitation will ...

Loretta Marie McLain

McLAIN, Loretta Marie, 62, of Ocqueoc, died at home on Oct. 4, 2022. Loretta is survived by her significant other, Glenn Chatel; her daughter, Catherine, four granddaughters, Analesia, Brooklyn, Tori and Mecca; mother, Betty; one brother, William (Nicole); three sisters, Marianne (Kevin), Aimee and Annette; nieces and nephews, William, Jonathan, Joshua, Charlotte and Matthew. Graveside service and burial will take place at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Hillman on Friday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be addressed through beckfuneralhome.org