Norma Ann Beebe
Norma Ann Beebe, 86, of Belknap passed away at home June 17, 2026.
She was born January 26, 1940, in Rogers City to George and Alfrieda (Kalitta) Trapp.
Norma graduated eighth grade from St. Michael Lutheran School. Norma began playing the organ at St. Michael Lutheran Church in December of 1953 at the age of 13 and continued playing every church service as well as weddings and funerals for the past 73 years.
She graduated from Rogers City High School in 1957. She began working at the Presque Isle Bank on the Monday following graduation. On July 12, 1958, she married Norman Beebe at St. Michael Lutheran Church where she was the choir director and held many other positions in the church, including Ladies Aid, Samaritan’s Purse and World Relief.
She is survived by two children, Shannon (James) Smolinski and Mike (Terri) Beebe; seven grandchildren, Eric (Vaviel) Smolinski, Heidi (David) Fryske, Heather (Scott) Kamyszek, Nathan Smolinski, Devon (Fiancee, Elissa) Ferris, Derek (JoJo) Ferris and Katelyn Beebe; seven great-grandchildren, Tanner, Blake, Parker, Eliza, Natalie, CallieAnn and William; a sister, Linda (James) Falk; a cousin, Grace Trapp; an
Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Norman.
Visitation was at the Beck Funeral Home Tuesday, June 23, with a prayer service that evening.
Visitation resumed Wednesday through the time of her funeral with the Rev. Paul Boerger officiating.
Interment followed at St. Michael Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Michael Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.
