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Obituaries

Richard A. Karsen Sr.

KARSEN, Richard “Dick” A. Sr., 87, of Alpena, formerly of Lincoln, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Medilodge of Alpena. Gillies Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Gail Ann Martens

MARTENS, Gail Ann, 66, of Rogers City, died at Medilodge in Rogers City on Nov. 25, 2024. Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

ROGER JACK MERCER

Sept. 16, 1930 - Nov. 24, 2024 Roger Jack Mercer was born on Sept. 16, 1930 and passed away on Nov. 24, 2024 at the age of 94. He lived a long and healthy life and died peacefully at home. Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg, Michigan, weather ...

ROBERT WILLIAM BARNARD

Oct. 26, 2024 With deep loss and a sense of profound sadness, we announce the tragic passing of our father, Robert William Barnard on Oct. 26, 2024, at his home in Lakeland, Florida. Known as Bob, he was formerly of Alpena. Surviving him are his children Babette (Ray) Haas of Tuscon, ...

MARIETTE F. POTVIN

March 5, 1925 - Nov. 23, 2024 Mariette F. Potvin, 99, passed away peacefully, Nov. 23, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens in Traverse City. Mariette Fletcher Potvin was born in Alpena on March 5, 1925, to Katherine (Gilchrist) Fletcher and Philip K. Fletcher. She graduated from Dana Hall ...

HELEN JUNE LIDSTER

June 15, 1933 - Nov. 24, 2024 Helen June Lidster, 91, of Alpena, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Midland. Helen June Plano was born June 15, 1933, in Detroit, to the late Andrew and Theresa (Penn) Plano. On Jan. 19, 1952, she married Melvin Lidster. ...