Obituaries

May 11, 2023

Barry Barker, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on May 11, 2023. Barry was born on May 25, 1942 to Harold and Anna (Havrilla) Barker. He was united in marriage to Darlene Blanchard on June 19, 1970. Barry was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force and a member of both the American Legion in Sanford and the Secord...

May 9, 2023

John William Ritter, beloved husband and father, 92, of Beaverton, MI passed away on May 9, 2023 at Tony and Trish Hospice House.

He was born in Midland, MI on August 16, 1930 the son of Paul and Ruby (Blank) Ritter. He lived in Beaverton, MI the last 49 years while previously residing in Midland,...

May 9, 2023

Connie Lee Harkrader went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2023, after losing her battle with a stroke. Born Connie Lee Smith on March 10, 1954, she was the oldest of nine children born to Beverley and Merle Smith of Rhodes, MI.

Connie was married to her first husband, Harold Shannon, in...

May 6, 2023

Colston Nicholas Zieroff “Little Man”, our guardian angel, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on July 7, 2021 in Midland to Carlos Zieroff and Jordan Middleton. He was our little bundle of joy and the wild child. Colston always had his blankie everywhere he went, and if he didn’t he would let you know....

May 2, 2023

Lorna (Hoppe) McCormick of Harrison, MI, was called to be with her Lord on May 2, 2023.

Lorna was born February 24, 1941, to Harold and Gertrude (Kramer) Hoppe. She graduated from Unionville High School in 1959. She married Frederick (Mike) McCormick on June 17, 1961. They were married for nearly 63 years. She is...

Apr 30, 2023

Lois Presidio passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the age of 89.

She was born on July 23, 1933 to parents Hazen and Bernice (Laidley) Greer in Gladwin. She married Ralph Presidio of Beaverton on October 24, 1952. He preceded her in death in 1977.

In her day, Lois...

Apr 29, 2023

Karan R. Maki (Mather/ Matz), 79, of Coleman, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1943, the daughter of John “Jack” Mather and Edna Carman in Flint. She loved bingo, pool, and euchre. She knew how to party, and always had a fun time with family and friends.

Left...

Apr 29, 2023

Jean Marie (Sullivan) Smith, 82, of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2023. Jean was born in Prudenville on September 1, 1940 to Austin and Dora (Thomas) Sullivan.

Jean graduated from Gladwin High School in June 1958. On June 21, 1958, in Gladwin, Jean married the love...

Apr 26, 2023

Eugene "Tony" Peacock, 82, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1940, the son of Wayne Peacock and Mamie Dysard in Stanwood. On September 27, 1997, he was united in marriage to Cindy Doan in Gladwin. He was a self employed mechanic and welder...

Apr 25, 2023

Priscilla "Pattie" Geno, 72, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1950, in Saginaw. On April 27, 1991, she was united in marriage to Roger Geno Jr. in Gladwin. Pattie worked as a bartender and cook for several restaurants throughout Gladwin County. Her hobbies included bingo, bowling, and cooking, especially...

Apr 21, 2023

Wilma Kempl, 92, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Friday, April, 21 st , 2023. She was born on November 11, 1930 the daughter of Horace and Berniece (Grove) Willett in Bentley. She was united in marriage to Frank Kempl, he preceded her in death. She worked as a legal secretary in Midland and a travel agent while...

Apr 20, 2023

Joyce Rogers, 64, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1958, the daughter of Francis and Phyllis (Ball) Doan in Howell. She moved to Alger in 2011, previously residing in Pinckney. She spent most of her career working as a chef. Joyce worked for several restaurants before becoming head chef for a...

Apr 19, 2023

Joseph Tipsword, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1932, the son of Paul and Eva (Schultz) Tipsword in Highland Park. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. He married Rose Orlando and she preceded him in...

Apr 19, 2023

Gary Neil Wyrick, 90, passed away on Wednesday April 19th, 2023 at the Horizon in Gladwin, MI. Born to Glen and Edyth (Bagnall) Wyrick in August of 1932 in Pontiac, MI.

Gary enjoyed his childhood...

Apr 19, 2023

Dana Kae Turnmire, of Gladwin, MI passed away on April 19, 2023 after a short illness with her husband by her side along with Breanna and Grant. She was born on February 1, 1958 to Gary and Marilyn (Triplett) Wagner in Rockford, IL. She was married to Bill Turnmire for 39 years.

Dana is survived...

Apr 18, 2023

Andrea Wetmore passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 18, 2023. If you knew her, you would know that this is exactly how she would have wanted to leave this world.

Andi was born January 27, 1955 to Floyd and Marcella (Mikusek) Wetmore in Midland Michigan. After she graduated from High School, she chose...

Apr 18, 2023

Lyle A. Shue, 68, of Rhodes, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born on February 10, 1955, the son of Lyle and Joyce (Gee) Shue in Grant. Lyle’s passion was to work on vehicles. He retired in auto body repair, restoration and paint. He could FIX it all. He...

Apr 15, 2023

Michele “Shelley” Delayne Frasher (Shreeve), 70, of Beaverton passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  She was born on August 12, 1952,  the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Mercer) Shreeve.  On July 9, 1983, she was united in marriage to Troy Allen Frasher.  They enjoyed almost 40 years of wedded bliss. She was a wonderful...

Apr 15, 2023

Sheila Mae, 75, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1947, the daughter of Gene and Arlette (Howell) Thomas in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Sheila loved real estate and antiques as well as gardening in her free time.

In her daughters’ words:...

Apr 10, 2023

James H. Cornell "JC","Jimmy". August 03, 1957- April 10, 2023 We lost a treasured soul on April 10th 2023. James H. Cornell also known as Jimmy or JC. He passed away in his sleep at McLaren Hospital in Flint. Jimmy was a self proclaimed, "Wild Child." He loved having fun and was often the life of the party. Many of...