Obituaries

May 7, 2024

Scott Plummer, 52, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1972, in Bay City, the son of William "Jake" and Patricia (Williams) Plummer. Scott dedicated his life to caring for others as a Licensed LPN at the Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehab Center. His compassionate nature shone through in his work,...

May 4, 2024

James H. Mason Jr “Jim”, age 86, of Gladwin, passed from this life on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1938, the son of James H. and Martha (Miller) Mason Sr., in Detroit on Bagley Street and Grand Boulevard. He grew up in Taylor and graduated from Southwestern High School in Detroit, in 1956. After...

May 3, 2024

Ronald Lee Young, 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1951, the son of Maxwell James and Dorothy Bell (Gray) Young in Flint. On July 14, 1973, he married Valerie Vogel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Ronald dedicated over 30 years of his life to General Motors Truck...

Apr 29, 2024

Kimberly "Kim" Hall, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 21, 1955, the daughter of Delton and Fay Roach, in Saginaw. Kim co-owned Hall-Mac in Gladwin with her husband Bill. She married William “Bill” Hall on October 1, 2014, they shared many years of love and...

Apr 23, 2024

Ashley Jernigan, 21, went to be with her Lord and savior after losing her difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 23rd at My Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. Ashley was a 2020 graduate of Beaverton High School. Interested in Criminal Justice, she was pursuing a starting career in the 911 dispatch field when she became ill. Ashley...

Apr 20, 2024

Barbara (Barb) Jean (Foor) Doty, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Barbara was born on October 6, 1941, the daughter of Wendell and Edna (Berg) Foor, of Gladwin. Barbara graduated from Gladwin High School and Northwood University.

Barbara married William H. Doty on February 13, 1960. As a Navy wife, they lived...

Apr 18, 2024

Arthur "Wayne" Fruchey, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1935, the son of Arthur Fruchey and Mae Bardwell, in Gladwin County. On January 22, 1955, Wayne married the love of his life, Marlene Berk, and together they shared many years of love and cherished memories.

Wayne...

Apr 17, 2024

Barbara A. Rossman, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1943, the daughter of John Dinko and Olga Tymko, in Detroit, MI. On July 3, 1965, Barbara married the love of her life, Michael Rossman, and together they shared many years of love and cherished memories.

Barbara...

Apr 16, 2024

Robert G. Yager, 66, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1957, in Gladwin, Michigan, the son of Olan and Arlene (Sharp) Yager.

Robert was united in marriage to Sheila (Winowiecki) Yager, and together they created countless cherished memories. After a career as a Senior Program Manager that...

Apr 8, 2024

Chet M. Loar, age 52, passed away on April 8, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 4, 1971, in Clare, MI.

Chet found his life partner and married Mandy Hillman in September of 2005. Together they had two beautiful children and shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. He...

Apr 5, 2024

Carole A. Reno, 84, of Frankenmuth, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1939, in the home of her parents John and Stella Comaromi in Mt. Morris, Michigan.

Carole married her high school sweetheart, Billy D. Reno, in 1957. Their 66 beautiful years together were filled with laughter, hard work and...

Apr 5, 2024

Robert William Ogg, age 84 of rural Gladwin County, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Brittany Manor of Midland. Robert was born on February 25, 1940, in Gladwin, the son of James Albert and Dora (Campbell) Ogg. Robert graduated from Gladwin High School in 1958 and was co-valedictorian of his graduating class.

Robert remained...

Apr 4, 2024

Danny (Dan) W. Walburn, aged 73, of Gladwin, passed away at home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1950, in Kendallville, Indiana, the son of Charles and Ruth (Ream) Walburn.  He attended Noble High School in Kendallville, Indiana.  After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army, Americal Division, 1st Calvary, 11th Infantry as...

Mar 29, 2024

Esther Van Gieson, “Rody” to friends and family, passed away peacefully, Friday March 29th. She was 94.

Esther was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan to Esther and Antonio Rodriguez. She had 5 siblings, Antonio Rodriguez, Theresa Rodriguez, Ernesto Rodriguez and Luisa Rodriguez and Raoul Rodriguez of which Theresa and Louise are still with us.

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Mar 28, 2024

Wesley Roy Frick, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on October 20, 1933, in Ortonville, Michigan, the son of Ellis and Effie (Bennett) Frick.

Wesley served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Army during the Korean War. On March 13, 1954, he married, Shirley R. Castle. Together, they shared...

Mar 27, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" Kennedy, 78, of Gladwin, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 30, 1945, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Virgil Sr. and Viola (Krause) LaPlant. On January 7, 1967, she married Walter Kennedy, and together they shared many wonderful years.

Bea worked...

Mar 26, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Strine, 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 16, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Ellsworth and Gertrude (Grovesteen) Strine. Gene was united in marriage to Sharon Easton and together they shared 62 years of love and companionship.

Gene dedicated much of his...

Mar 26, 2024

Theodore Wade Kazmerski II, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1955, the son of Theodore Kazmerski and Janice Heidger, in Saginaw, Michigan. Theodore found his lifelong companion when he married Diana Hartlen, with whom he shared many years of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Throughout his life, Theodore...

Mar 22, 2024

Leslie Declerk, 51, of Midland, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1972, the son of Leslie Declerk and Linda Versele, in Detroit, Michigan. Leslie was a bright and scholarly individual, graduating as valedictorian from East Detroit High School in 1990. He possessed a keen intellect and enjoyed engaging in discussions about religion,...

Mar 21, 2024

Verna Hude, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1952, to Edwin and Leola (McIntosh) Hude in Gladwin, Michigan. Verna dedicated many years of her life to working as a Cosmetologist and at O'Dell's in Gladwin.

Verna was known for her love of gardening and cherished moments spent...