Ruby Grimmett
Dec 12, 2025
Ruby Grimmett, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born on May 21, 1932, the daughter of Marshall and Georgia (Kershner) Pence in Marfrance, West Virginia. On March 14, 1953, she married the love of her life, Howard Grimmett. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in...
Mary “Lucile” Reid
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Lucile Reid, age 99, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1926, the daughter of Francis LeRoy and Goldie Mearel (Fetterolf) Ballard in Gladwin County. Lucile worked during high school at Schwager’s Department Store. After graduating from Beaverton High School, she worked at Dow Chemical for three years in the invoice...
Bruce Lang
Dec 9, 2025
Bruce Duane Lang, 69, was called home to the Lord on December 9, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on May 6, 1956, in Gladwin, Michigan, to the late Walter and Pauline (Leonard) Lang, Bruce was raised in Beaverton—the hometown he cherished—and spent his entire life rooted in the community he loved.
A graduate of Beaverton High School, Bruce followed in...
Lester "LeRoy" Schuler
Dec 7, 2025
Lester “LeRoy” Schuler, 89, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025 at the Horizon VI in Gladwin, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on August 26, 1936, the son of Lester and Bessie (Blake) Schuler, in Gladwin. He spent nearly his entire life in Gladwin County.
On October 3, 1959, LeRoy married Judith Ann Alberts, in Marion, Michigan....
Irene Tompkins
Dec 5, 2025
Irene Eolone Tompkins, age 75, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born on October 30, 1950, the daughter of Harry Tompkins and Josephine Wheeler, in Alanson, MI. Irene loved puzzles and garage sales. She loved camping at Outdoor Adventure and going on golf cart rides. She loved going for walks and going out for...
Carol Walters Wasmuth
Dec 3, 2025
Carol Walters Wasmuth, age 83, of Coleman, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1942, the daughter of Lester and Mina (Ferris) Yaxley in Midland. On August 13, 1960, Carol married Richard Walters Sr. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 1972. After the...
Karen Mielke
Dec 2, 2025
Karen Sue Mielke, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on December 2, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1949, the daughter of William D. and Mary E. (Gallery) Meekhof, in Midland. On May 29, 1971 Karen married the love of her life, Curtiss Mielke. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in...
John Edwards
Nov 28, 2025
John Lyle Edwards, age 70, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1954, the son of John and Betty (Reff) Edwards, in Oakland County. John was a dedicated employee at General Motors for many years until his retirement. John had a love for guns, knives, and jewelry.
He is survived by his daughter:...
Ira Budd Jr.
Nov 23, 2025
Ira Budd Jr., age 70, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1955, the son of Ira and Ona (Pardee) Budd Sr. in Clare. Ira was hardworking, he was employed as a Foundry worker for many years until his retirement. On June 25, 1994, he married the love of his life, Martha...
Alma Stewart
Nov 21, 2025
Alma J. Stewart, age 96, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1929, the daughter of Fred and Beatrice (Parcels) Varty. On November 15, 1948, Alma married the love of her life, Bruce Stewart. Together they shared decades of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 1992.
Alma was...
Thomaseen Lewis
Nov 17, 2025
Thomaseen “Tomi” Kay Lewis, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1944, the daughter of Thomas and Jeanne (McKay) Lewis in Detroit. Tomi was employed as a Reservation Agent with United Airlines for 30 years until her retirement. On February 29, 1996 she married Michael Spear. Together they shared many...
McKynlee Weston
Nov 16, 2025
McKynlee Jay Weston passed in the arms of her parents and went to be in the best place of all the arms of the Lord. She fought the hardest fight pushing past obstacles she was never intended to. Something we will never understand but we know she is up there already causing trouble with grandpa Chad.
She is survived by her...
Patricia Athey
Nov 16, 2025
Patricia Eleanor Athey, age 79, of Beaverton, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1945, the daughter of Daniel and Luella (Deitz) Murphy in Vanwert, OH. In 1964, Patricia married the love of her life, Fred Athey. Together they shared 61 years filled with love and cherished memories.
Throughout her life, Patricia dedicated her time multiple...
Lyle Brockway
Nov 13, 2025
Lyle Gary Brockway, age 81, of Gladwin passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1944, the son of Cecil and Electa (Livingston) Brockway, in Flint. Lyle loved his job as a member of the Michigan State Police for 27 years before his retirement in 1992. On May 3, 1974, he married the love of...
Robin Hooper
Nov 12, 2025
Robin Hooper, age 56, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1969, the daughter of Robert and Shirley Offman in Wayne County. In 2015, she married Richard Hooper and together they shared love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 2016. Robin loved music and Hello Kitty. Most of...
Polly McKimmy
Nov 11, 2025
Polly Ann McKimmy, age 64, of Coleman, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born on April 26, 1961, to Stephen and Patsy Balakovich, in Clare. On October 16, 1982, Polly married the love of her life, Philip McKimmy, and together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.
Polly was employed...
Haley Butler
Nov 7, 2025
Haley L. Butler, age 54, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1971, in West Branch.
Haley worked as a nurse at Gladwin Hospital for many years, where she showed compassion in caring for others. She was a longtime member of the Gladwin Eagles and spent time there in her younger years with...
Dorothy Crawford
Nov 7, 2025
Dorothy Crawford, age 100, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1925, the daughter of David and Eunice Emma Alfreda (Hicks) Collins, in Sanilac, MI. Dorothy graduated Cum Laude from Caro High School in 1942. In later years, she continued her education at Mid-Michigan Community College taking courses in Finance and Management....
Glenn Wade
Nov 4, 2025
Glenn Robert Wade was born on April 13th 1963 in Allen Park Michigan, Glenn was the 7th children out of 9 born to Lloyd and Shirley Wade. Glenn was a loaner type of person, growing up he would play with his Tonka Trucks all day not saying a word ,never thought one day he would be driving those big trucks,...
Randy Carr
Nov 4, 2025
Randy A. Carr, age 62, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1963, the son of James and Jean Carr. Randy worked as a carpenter in the Detroit Carpenters Union for over 20 years. After retiring, he continued to serve his community as a corrections officer in Gladwin. He married the love...