Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

James (Jim) Gedney, age 64 of Beaverton, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 22, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1960 to William (Bill) Gedney and Joyce (Newman) Earle. Jim grew up in Clare, MI and was 1978 graduate of Clare High School. He was preceded in death by his father Bill and step...

Oct 20, 2024

Carole Joan (Methner) Macklem was called home to be with her Lord and savior on October 20, 2024. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Carole was born to Leon and Helen (Cottrell) Methner on June 25th, 1935.  Carole had many fond memories of growing up on the farm in Beaverton, MI.  She...

Oct 13, 2024

Catherine Ann Kipfmiller, age 75, of Gladwin, formerly of Omaha, NE, and Frankenmuth, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1949, to Oswald and Mildred (Beyerlein) Reinert in Saginaw, MI. Catherine graduated from Frankenmuth High School and went on to work as a dedicated employee as a claims adjuster at Mutual of...

Oct 10, 2024

Daniel "Danny" Pahl, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1945, to Eddie and Mamie (Hager) Pahl. On March 30, 1964, Danny married the love of his life, Susan Switzer, and together they shared 60 years of love and cherished memories.

Danny worked as a dedicated employee...

Oct 7, 2024

Schwind, Margaret (Fox) Beaverton, Michigan. The heavens rejoiced as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend went home and reunited with Don, the love of her life, on October 7, 2024, at the age of 89.

Margaret Fox was born on May 10, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan to Adam and Millicent (Erskine) Fox. She...

Oct 7, 2024

Nora Jean Hughes, 91 years old and longtime resident of Beaverton, MI, passed away peacefully to complete her life, surrounded by loved ones at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

She was born Nora Jean Downing on February 10, 1933 to Fred and Julia Downing in Lansing, MI...

Oct 6, 2024

Lorna J. Barre, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1936, in Pinconning, MI, to Lawrence and Myrtle (Albach) Gillette. In 1953, Lorna married the love of her life, Theodore Barre, and they shared many cherished years together until his passing in 2018.

Lorna was a dedicated...

Oct 6, 2024

Dixie Lou Robinson, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born on September 16, 1937, in Saginaw, MI, to Clarence and Lucille (Neihusan) Rodeitcher. Dixie married Warren L. Robinson, and they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until his passing in 2010. Dixie was a dedicated worker at Spotless Cleaners...

Oct 5, 2024

Javian W. Coats, age 58, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1966, to Ralph and Annie (Switzer) Coats. On December 7, 1991, Javian married the love of his life, Teresa McKimmy, in Beaverton. Together, they shared 32 years of love and cherished memories.

Javian was a lifelong farmer,...

Oct 4, 2024

Steven R. Hynes, 46, of Gladwin sadly passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1978, in Flint, the son of Steve & Karen Detzler.

Steven was a man who cherished life, immersed himself in the melody of music, embraced the warmth of family and friends, and shared...

Oct 3, 2024

Lois K. Lechner, age 97, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1927, the daughter of John and Mary (Donahue) Yantz, in Detroit, MI. She moved to West Branch at 5 years old where she lived until she met the love of her life. On May 21, 1949, Lois married Luther...

Oct 2, 2024

Randy M. Grice, age 54, of Alger, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1969, the son of Gerald and Connie (Varney) Grice, in Midland.

Randy was a hardworking member of the Operating Engineer Local 324 where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. On June 25, 2022, he married the...

Sep 30, 2024

Nancy D. Illig, age 68, of West Branch, formerly of Lapeer, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1956, the daughter of Robert and Jenne (Bessette) Hart. On January 9, 1976, Nancy married the love of her life Michael Illig. Together, they shared a life filled with love and memories until he preceded...

Sep 29, 2024

Jacki Northrup, age 53, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born on November 21, 1970, the daughter of Frank Everall and Debra Mickler, in Pontiac, MI. Jacki was passionate about crafting, especially knitting, and loved spending time cooking and camping.

She is survived by her children: Kaelib Clever, Hallie Clever, and Mason...

Sep 29, 2024

Charles " Charlie" A. Cobb, age 54, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1970, to Donald and Mary Cobb (Goodboo), in Gladwin. Charles married the love of his life, Dawn Beckwith, on August 21, 1993, and together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.

Charles...

Sep 24, 2024

Darwin Mann, age 65, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1959, the son of Doyle and Shirley (Slater) Mann, in Clare. Darwin had a deep passion for old cars, particularly enjoying restoring them, with his prized possession being a 1957 Chevy. He also spent much of his time playing softball,...

Sep 21, 2024

Gerald L. Mitchell, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1942, the son of Harold and Florence (Wisner) Mitchell, in Gladwin. Gerald was a dedicated employee at Bell Ford in Gladwin for many years until his retirement. He married the love of his life, Linda Grangen, and together they...

Sep 19, 2024

Stephen “Steve” H. Erickson, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1947, the son of Everett and Betty (Harper) Erickson, in Iron Mountain, MI. After graduating with his Master’s from Western Michigan University, Stephen was employed by Dow Chemical where he dedicated many years until his retirement. On the...

Sep 11, 2024

Richard H. Simrau, age 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on April 11, 1935, to Henry Simrau and Mae Thompson in Gladwin. Richard dedicated many years to General Motors, working in their manufacturing department until his retirement.

He married his beloved wife, Mary, and together they raised three children and...

Sep 11, 2024

Daniel Lee Lambdin, age 67, a lifetime resident of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1956, in Ypsilanti, MI, to Willie and Lillie (Harris) Lambdin. Daniel was a dedicated member of the Local Operating Union 324 employed as an operating engineer for 30 years, retiring after a long and fulfilling career....