Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Ileen Metzger, 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1946, the daughter of Leonard and Betty "Lickly" Bartig in Saginaw. She graduated from Hemlock High School and later completed Murphy's Beauty School. She married Tom Metzger in Gladwin. Ileen worked as a beautician for several years and was phenomenal at...

Jan 25, 2023

Kathleen Bailey, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on April 28, 1947, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Entrekin) Blake in West Branch. On February 18, 1967, she was united in marriage to Robert Bailey in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1989. She owned and operated Bailey Adult Foster Care...

Jan 17, 2023

Carl Elroy Hitchcock, 92, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1930, the son of Carl S. Hitchcock and Margaret “Peggy” Gormon in Lansing. Elroy grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and moved to Beaverton his Freshman Year. He graduated from Beaverton in 1949.

Elroy married his high school sweetheart,...

Jan 16, 2023

Gary L. Myers, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1938, the son of Clarence and Madeline Myers in Midland. He was a proud veteran the United States Navy. On August 21, 1969, he was united in marriage to Wanda Hect in Tawas. She preceded him in death in 2006. He...

Jan 13, 2023

Melanie LeVasseur, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday January 13, 2023. She was born on the 28 th of December, 1955, the daughter of Norman (Dale) and Alice (Burnett) Peck in Lapeer, Michigan. Starting at a young age Melanie had a love for adventure, animals and photography. She was captivating, talented, ambitious, affectionate, generous, inspiring and so much...

Jan 13, 2023

Diane Elaine Abbott, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1951, the daughter of Lester "Bud" and Rita (Bourgeois) Conde in Milan Michigan. A 1969 graduate of Milan High School, she worked for many years at Eastern MI University and then Central MI University in the student accounting department. She...

Jan 12, 2023

Richard "Dick" DeVenny, of Gladwin, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1942, the son of George and Pearl (Suter) DeVenny in Gladwin. He married Sandra Pleasants and shared a lifetime of memories. He was employed for Brown Machine as a service representative for 36 years until his retirement. He...

Jan 11, 2023

Beverly English passed away January 11, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1936 the daughter of Harvey Shellenbarger and Dora Biglow in Hale, MI. She was united in marriage to her husband Glen English. She loved to cook, host family events, and was known for her signature pies. She was always a loving and caring person and will...

Jan 10, 2023

Michael Turner, 58, of Gladwin, on January 10, 2023, went home to be with the Lord. He was born on May 30, 1964, the son of Robert and Joan (Garvey) Turner.

Michael attended Mid-Michigan College and Central Michigan University where he got his bachelor’s degree and went on to own and operate the All Day Lawn Service...

Jan 8, 2023

Barbara C. McMahan, 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1935, the daughter of Buhl and Wilda (Thompson) Burt in Pontiac. On July 2, 1966, she was united in marriage to Homer McMahan. They have shared 56 years of marriage. In 1971, they moved to Beaverton. Barbara worked for Fruchey...

Jan 7, 2023

Donald Fredrick Craycraft (88) passed away on January 7, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born on March 8 th 1934 to James and Nora (Otworth) Craycraft in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.

After graduating from Green Township High School in 1952, Donald joined the United States Navy where he specialized as an Airplane Mechanic...

Jan 7, 2023

Terry Miller, 71, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1951 the daughter of Earl and June Buck. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Pete” Miller. He preceded her in death in 2013. She was a caretaker for many years and was always willing to help others. She looked forward...

Jan 4, 2023

Louis Dulac, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1932, the son of Frank and Casimira (Pawlik) Dulac in Saginaw. On April 5, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joan Punches in Saginaw. Louis was employed as a teacher with Saginaw Township Schools where he also coached baseball and...

Jan 3, 2023

Linda Cora Borgondy (Rudolph)

Passed away at the age of 71 on January 3, 2023 in the Midland hospital after a number of health issues. Linda was a resident of Gladwin, MI, having moved there with her family in 1987.

She was born in 1951 in Pottsville, PA and grew up...

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Kennedy, 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, She was born on March 8, 1939, the daughter of Ralph and Doris (Rowbottom) Inman in Flint. She was united in marriage on July 27,1957 to Robert Kennedy in Flint. He preceded her in death in 2005. Mary was a bank teller and worked for Kelly Services and...

Jan 3, 2023

Sharon Spencer, 69, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1953, the daughter of Harold and June (Delong) Spencer in Flint. She graduated from Mount Morris High School. Her life was revolved around her family. She attended the Church of Daniel's Band, Highwood Road.

She is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2023

Thomas Pero Sr., 74, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1948, in Gladwin. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Thomas in 1973, until she preceded him in death in 2001. He later married Jean Alexander in 2006, and they have shared 16 years of marriage together. Tom was a...

Dec 30, 2022

Tamera McGregor passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at home after an extended fight with Cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband: James; parents: Ron and Jeanette Lemmer; children, many grandchildren, along with so many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. She was loved by so many and her overflowing love will be missed by all....

Dec 27, 2022

Bonnie Klott, 75, of Sugar Springs, in Gladwin, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1947.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Robert A. Klott;  father: Henry A. Zuelch Jr. and mother: Phyllis I. Leavoy.  She will be greatly missed by her surviving family, including her daughter in-law; Elizabeth Klott;...

Dec 27, 2022

Judith J. Cogley, 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1939, the daughter of Clarence and Harriet (Paavo) Wagner in Houghton. On February 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to James "Lucky" Cogley in Livonia. He preceded her in death in 1986. She retired from Gladwin Manufacturing in the...