Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Gaylond Smith
Aug 17, 2025
Gaylond R. Smith, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Thelma (Schnaidt) Smith, in Pontiac. On October 4, 1968, he married the love of his life, Marsha Brieden, and together they shared 56 years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Gaylond was a...
Randy Grimes
Aug 13, 2025
Randy David Grimes, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away August 13, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on November 20, 1956, the son of Frank and Kathleen (Ross) Grimes. Randy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country with pride.
Married for forty years, Randy and his beloved wife, Lee, built their life on...
Larry Clark
Aug 13, 2025
Larry S. Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 13, 2025. Born on July 15, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, Larry lived a life devoted to service, hard work, and love for his family. Larry married the love of his life, Susan Nelson, and together they shared 50 years filled with...
Robert Bellon III
Aug 10, 2025
Robert Bellon III, age 35, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Rob drifted into the world at 12:03 on September 1, 1989 in West Branch, MI. He left way too soon. Anyone that knew him say how big of a heart he had. He will missed by many more people than he will ever know. He had...
Frederick McCormick
Aug 9, 2025
Frederick Michael McCormick “Mike”, age 95, passed away on August 9, 2025 just two days shy of 96 years old. He was born in Saginaw, MI, on August 11, 1929 and was raised on a farm by his parents, John and Ada McCormick in Albee Township.
Mike met the love of his life, Lorna Joann (Hoppe) and they were married in...
Anthony Hager
Aug 6, 2025
Anthony Hager, age 47, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1978, in Clare. Anthony worked as a cook at Pepper Mill for many years. He had a deep love for the outdoors, often spending his free time fishing, metal detecting, and trail riding.
He came into this world in the middle of...
Sandra DeVenny
Aug 6, 2025
Sandra DeVenny, age 81, of Gladwin, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1944, the daughter of James and Rosie (Sites) Pleasants, in Gladwin. On August 1, 1964, Sandra married the love of her life, Richard DeVenny. Together they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her...
Paul Mark
Aug 5, 2025
Paul Martin Mark, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1957, the son of Richard and Beverly (Pomeroy) Mark, in Macomb County, MI. Paul was a dedicated employee, working as a Car Sales Manager for many years.
Paul loved off-roading in his side-by-side and boating. He had a generous soul and...
William Muma
Aug 5, 2025
William “Bill” Muma, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1949, the son of Harold and Betty (Fiser) Muma, in Roscommon County. On March 11, 1972, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Strump. Together they shared 53 years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Bill was a...
Delbert Peters
Aug 4, 2025
Delbert L. Peters, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1949, the son of Marion and Ruth (Nott) Peters, in Niles, MI. On August 9, 1971, Delbert married the love of his life, Georgia Young. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until she preceded him in...
Robert Atwater
Aug 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Arthur Atwater, age 88 passed away with his girls by his side on August 1st, 2025. Bob was born on May 20, 1937 to Cyrus B. and Irene B. Atwater of Bay City, Michigan. On August 25, 1956, Bob married the love of his life, Wanda Marie Parker, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. She predeceased him....
Geraldine Carper
Jul 29, 2025
Geraldine Carper, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1937, the daughter of Delmar and Mary (Near) Yeager, in Gladwin. Geraldine married the love of her life, James Carper. Together, they shared over 60 years of love and cherished memories up until his passing. She had an infectious laugh that...
Tammy Escamilla-Albrecht
Jul 28, 2025
Tammy Joy Escamilla-Albrecht, age 63, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1961, the daughter of John and Ethel (Brandt) Escamilla. Tammy was proud of her Mexican and Native American Heritage. After Tammy graduated trade school, she started her career as a sheet metal worker for the Sheet Metal Workers International Association...
Harold Day
Jul 26, 2025
Harold Day, age 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Harold and Norma Day. He was a resident of Macomb County until he moved to Gladwin in 2022.
Harold worked at Ford Motors Company starting out as a truck driver and then moving into the plant. Known...
Pamela Conklin
Jul 24, 2025
Pamela Conklin, age 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1952, the daughter of Francis and Wahneta (Sabin) Conklin, in Ypsilanti, MI. Pamela was employed as a bank teller for many years until her retirement. She was an avid reader with a passion for games and often enjoyed playing pool, card,...
Ronald Gutchak
Jul 24, 2025
Gutchak, Ronald “Gooch” of Beaverton, age 71 passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home surrounded with love by family and friends. Ron was a kind, loving man who loved his family immensely. He retired from Buick at the age of 51 to pursue yet another career “Game Birds Farm” for...
Barbara Kroll
Jul 20, 2025
Barbara (Richardson) Kroll, age 94, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on July 20, 2025. Barb was born on June 28, 1931 in St. Johns Michigan, to Warner "Edward" and Elsie (Eberhart) Richardson. She graduated from Beaverton High School in 1949 and worked various jobs at Holly Carburetor, in real estate and the Peppermill Restaurant in Gladwin, MI.
On December 2, 1950...
Marvin Malczewski
Jul 16, 2025
Marvin D. Malczewski, age 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1954, the son of Marion and Eleanore (Zukowski) Malczewski, in Highland Park, MI. Marvin was employed as an Engineer at General Motors for 35 years before his retirement. On September 30, 2012, he married Dawn Wallace and together they shared...
James Rogers
Jul 7, 2025
James “Jim” Rogers, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1944, the son of Woodrow and Mary (Patrick) Rogers, in Warren, MI. Throughout his life, Jim worked in construction for many years until his retirement. On June 22, 1968, Jim married the love of his life, Patricia. Together, they shared...
Richard Briggs
Jul 6, 2025
Richard "Dick" R. Briggs, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1942, the son of Rollin and Ruth (Campbell) Briggs, in Bay City. On April 10, 1998, he married Carol Fedewa. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.
Richard attended Ferris State University for two years. In...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss