Obituaries

Sep 16, 2020

Ted Muma, 67, of Gladwin, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1952, the son of Harold & Betty (Fiser) Muma in West Branch. On December 12, 1970 he was united in marriage to his true love Marla. Together they shared 49 wonderful years of marriage....

Sep 15, 2020

Keith Valko, 60, of Gladwin, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1959, the son of George & Joan (Townsend) Valko in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. On June 19, 1993 he was united in marriage to Deborah Swetnich (Armstrong) in St. Clair Shores. He was employed as an assembler for Lear Corp....

Sep 15, 2020

Jacqueline Rae (Cripps) Isberg, formerly of Lees Summit, Missouri, passed peacefully on September 15, 2020 at her home in Rochester, New Hampshire. She was born June 12, 1948 in Gladwin, Michigan to Garlen Cripps and Ula Faye Benmark. Jacque joined her sister LaDora in the growing family which later included sister Alecia, brother Roland, and adopted brother Michael. During her...

Sep 15, 2020

Richard "Dick” Nettleton, 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at McLaren Region- Lapeer. He was born to Roy & Lou Nettleton on January 1, 1939, at the family home in Gladwin. On July 26, 1958, he was united in marriage to his true love Carolyn Thorpe in Flint. She preceded him in death in 2016. He...

Sep 14, 2020

Hilda Helen (Sioen), (Magness), Larson passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. She was born July 24 th , 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Oscar Sioen and his wife, Celina Vermuelen, both direct immigrants of Belgium.

She was raised in Michigan and met her first husband Harvey Magness while working at the Detroit Arsenal in...

Sep 11, 2020

Richard Roll, 56, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly September 11, 2020 at his home. Richard was born the son of Richard and Barbara (Peters) Roll in Wayne, Michigan. Richard was a man who loved the little things in life: boating, playing pool, working or lounging in the garage ”Man Cave”, bonfires, all nature, and his dogs.

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Sep 9, 2020

Richard “Dick” Dodman of Beaverton, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020.  Dick was born August 4, 1948, the eldest son of Robert and Edna (Schnaidt) Dodman in Pontiac, Michigan.  During Dick’s working years he worked in Shipping and Receiving at Lyle Industries, and even in retirement Dick went back to work for JE Johnson.  He valued hard...

Sep 7, 2020

Beverly Svetcos, 80, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 7, 2020. Beverly was born March 3, 1940 the daughter of Floyd and Violet (Schnaidt) Meiers. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Daniel Svetcos on October 17, 1967, in Rochester. In her free time Beverly loved bowling and paper tole,...

Sep 6, 2020

JVene “Jake” Gingrich II, 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1937, the son of JVene & Minna Gingrich in St. Clair Shores. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. In October of 1958, he was united in marriage to his true love Charlene...

Sep 2, 2020

Carmen Fradenburgh, 70, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1950, the daughter of Stanley & Delores Walzcak. She was united in marriage to William Fradenburgh. She was a bus driver for Midland County Connection until her retirement.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband...

Sep 1, 2020

Robert Balmforth, brother Bob to all his friends, 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a longtime Eagles member. He loved to manufacture things but his main love was being with his brother and friends playing games, drinking a beer, watching Gunsmoke and going on...

Aug 26, 2020

Richard D. Barnebee, 85, of Gladwin, passed away following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born on June 26, 1935, the son of Kenneth & Bernice (Elliott) Barnebee in Flint. On May 23, 1980, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Soderlund. He worked for Consumers Energy for 26 years, as a meter reader and...

Aug 25, 2020

Rebecca Goedecke, 51, of Beaverton, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away after a 16 year battle with lung cancer on August 25, 2020 at home.  She was born on October 4, 1968, the daughter of Stephen & Crystal Burr (Hund) in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was united in marriage to Larry Goedecke on October 16, 2010, in Gladwin....

Aug 22, 2020

June  A. Thomas, 81, of Beaverton, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1938, the daughter of Lawrence & Gertrude Weeden in Saginaw. She was united in marriage to her true love Donald Thomas on December 29, 1956, in Ohio. She was a devoted...

Aug 22, 2020

Helga Tolksdorf, 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. She was born on March 10, 1931, the daughter of Otto and Marie (Pastuschka) Krohnke in Essen, West Germany. On October 1, 1955, she was united in marriage to Frank Tolksdorf in Detroit. Together they were blessed with 64...

Aug 22, 2020

Brent A. Mercer, 42, of Gladwin, passed away on August 22, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1978, the son of Daniel and Sherry (Dell) Mercer in Midland. On April 8, 2000, he was united in marriage to Melinda “Mindy” Mishler. He was employed as an electrician for...

Aug 21, 2020

Betty Mercer, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Centre. She was born on September 22, 1935, the daughter of Josiah and Ida Mae (Pettit) Mercer in Lapeer County. She was the owner and operator of Highway Cafe in Manderson, Wyoming until her retirement.

Left to cherish her...

Aug 21, 2020

Louise Walters, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2020. Louise leaves behind an extensive family of fifty-five nieces and nephews for which she was very proud. Louise was known for her world-renowned enthusiasm, not holding back her opinion and a knack of telling like it is. You always knew where you stood with Louise.

Aug 20, 2020

Richard Lee Harris, age 85 of Gladwin, Michigan, much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2020.  Richard was born in Moulton, Iowa on June 19, 1935 to LaVeeta and Lloyd Harris.  Richard lettered in baseball and basketball at Moulton high school where he was one of the star players.  It was here that...

Aug 19, 2020

David Wayne DeLaurier, Sr. of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August, 19, 2020, at the age of 62. After several months of declining health due to cancer, David died in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side. David was born in Flint on January 5, 1958, to Archie and Margaret (Spencer) DeLaurier. He...