Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Nora Ruth Searfoss-Thorpe, 79, of Beaverton, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born in Detroit on February 28, 1944, the daughter of Leeland and Ruth (Doherty) Walton. She married Glen Searfoss in November of 1963 and took care of their children: Jerry, Rick, and Glenda together before later divorcing Glen. She was then united in marriage to...

Jul 30, 2023

Arthur M. Chastain Jr. , 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1942, the son of Arthur Sr. and Mary Gibbs in Clarden, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Judy Davis. They shared many wonderful years together. He owned and operated his own truck driving company until his retirement....

Jul 28, 2023

Linda Ellis, 73, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on July 28, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Josephine (Diffin) Boman. She worked as a child and eldercare provider and as a bartender. She loved road trips, the beach, Secord Lake, Jimmy Buffet, morel hunting, and...

Jul 27, 2023

James A. French, 84, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 27, 2023. He was born in Beaverton, in his family home, on March 20, 1939, the son of Herbert and Linnie (née Smith) French. Jim and his wife of 64 years, Sharon (née Kalahar), instilled in their four children the values that...

Jul 27, 2023

Richard Trueblood, 83, of Gladwin passed away on July 27, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1939, the son of Harry Trueblood and Vera Clounch. Richard married the love of his life Donna Reeves and they share 61 years of memories together. Richard was very active; he loved to golf, bowl, and workout. He also enjoyed working in...

Jul 27, 2023

Cynthia Diane Cuddie, 67, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on July 27, 2023, She was born on February 5, 1956, the daughter of Robert Sr. and Edith (Rawson) Matthews in Harrison, MI. On June 22, 1974 she married her husband of 49 years, Gerald Cuddie, at Skeels Baptist Church. She worked at Pizza Hut for over 25 years and...

Jul 26, 2023

Ashley Bard and Nathan “Nate” Bock of Beaverton passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023. Ashley was born on December 6, 1989, the daughter of Danny (Lisa) Bard and Holly (Fred) Dell. Nate was born on June 1, 1981, the son of Kim and Jackie (Huntley) Bock. They were engaged to be married on August 3, 2024. Ashley was...

Jul 21, 2023

Laura L. Peters, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023. Laura was born on March 29, 1936, to the late Charles and Mary (Pearl) VanDeVyvere in Linwood, Michigan. Laura married Donald C. LeVasseur (son of Marjorie and Maxim LeVasseur) on July 2, 1955, and together they had eight children.

Laura had a strong work...

Jul 21, 2023

Janet Rudy, 67, of Gladwin passed away on July 21, 2023, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on November 24, 1955, the daughter of John and Maggie (VanHorn) Swanstra. She was united in marriage to August Rudy on November 7, 1987. He preceded her in death. Janet was patient, kind and caring. She loved her...

Jul 18, 2023

Ann Myers, 70, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1953, the daughter of John and Dolores (Harbor) Shaffer in Midland. On March 10, 1972, she was united in marriage to Gary Myers. Together they shared 51 years of marriage. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest accomplishment...

Jul 18, 2023

Joanne Remmert, 60, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1962, the daughter of Robert and Betty Gary in Gladwin. On July 31, 1987, she was united in marriage to Ronald Remmert in Gladwin. They shared 35 years of marriage together. She enjoyed reading, sewing, watching T.V. and living life with...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Bennett, a dedicated farmer and beloved family man, passed away on July 16, 2023, at the age of 63. Born on January 16, 1960, he was the son of, and preceded in death by, Charles and Marie (Longstreth) Bennett. Chuck married the love of his life, Diana Hover, on September 26, 1981. Together, they shared a beautiful...

Jul 14, 2023

In loving memory of Helen Louise Highley, 72, of Beaverton, who passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1950 in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of James Lloyd Highley Sr. and Ethel Mae Highley (Kendall). She grew up in Mount Pleasant, MI and worked as a direct care worker and program director. Later in...

Jul 9, 2023

Allan Lee Nearing, 69, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1953 in Gladwin, the son of Wayne and Luella (Marrs) Nearing. He worked for Butman Township along with several other factory jobs over the years. He spent 32 years with his life partner Mary Jo Hillman sharing many memories together...

Jul 6, 2023

Wanda Illene Smith, 93, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1930 in Beaverton, the daughter of Edward “Earl” and Mary Elizabeth (Crowell) Woodruff. She was married to Franklin C. Smith before he later preceded her in death. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Gladwin. After the...

Jul 6, 2023

Megan Harry- Rhode age 34 of Mount Pleasant, Michigan passed away on July 6, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan after a long battle with addiction.

Megan was preceded in death by her grandparents Jean and Garland Harry.

She is survived by her husband Bryan Rhode, her mother Debbie Harry, and her siblings Tanya Harry, Tami (Chad)...

Jul 1, 2023

Joan Nina Morin, 77, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1945 the daughter of Joseph and Ida (DeMarzo) Curtale. Joan married Arthur Morin of Beaverton and were together for 34 years before he passed away on March 18, 2021. She worked as an assembly worker for Ford before her...

Jun 30, 2023

Nancy R. Foor, age 84, of Gladwin, MI passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1938 to Leon and Mildred (Burdick) Wade in Beaverton, MI. Nancy attended Standish High School and spent time as a Switchboard Operator for the Marine Corps. She was working at Standish Hospital when she met Jerry Foor. Nancy admitted...

Jun 30, 2023

Nickolas Michael Beck JR, 95, passed away after a short illness, on June 30, 2023, after a very happy and fullfilled life.  Nickolas was born September 25, 1927 in Midland city to Nickolas and Katherine (Katie) (Furst) Beck. He was the oldest of 9 children.  He married the love of his life, Susan Ann Pnacek, on October 9, 1948,...

Jun 29, 2023

Katherine Sue Pate, 82, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born in Tallapoosa, MO, the daughter of Elmer and Jeannette (Lash) Farrell. In 1960, Katherine married Charles Pate in Pontiac, MI, later moving to Beaverton in 1967. They have been married for 67 years. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, reading, as well as bingo above...