Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
James Newman
Oct 25, 2026
James L. Newman, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1944, the son of Glen and Edith (Sanders) Newman, in Clare. On August 29, 1964, he married the love of his life, Shirley Cassiday. Together, they shared 62 years of love and cherished memories. James worked as an Iron Worker...
Jim Orvis
Oct 23, 2026
Jim Orvis, 72, of Gladwin passed away on October 23, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born January 24, 1954, to Norman Edward Orvis and Freda Loretta Boyer. Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years Judy, and his daughters: Christy and her husband, Eric; Heidi Palmer and her husband, Billy; Heather Edgar and her husband, Jeremy; and April...
Perry John Paisley
Oct 20, 2026
Perry John Paisley passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2026. He was deeply loved and dearly missed by his family.
He is survived by his loving parents: Hunter and Chasity Paisley; sister: Aliza Paisley; grandparents: Renee (John) Wicker, Gary (Vicky) Bussell, Roxann (Lee) Paisley, and Geraldine Stein; aunts and uncles: Annalyse (Ricky) Montie, Rebecca (Christopher) Wicker, Yvonne (Izzy Hernden) Paisley, Shania...
Mavis Burbank
Oct 19, 2026
Mavis Jean Burbank, age 78, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1948, the daughter of Clifford and Georgia Garrow, in Cadillac, MI. On September 2, 1965, she married the love of her life, Archie Burbank. Together they shared several years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her...
Sherry Chester
Oct 19, 2026
Sherry Lee Chester, 62, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on October 19, 2026. She was born Sherry Wilson on November 3, 1963 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Robert and Joyce Wilson.
Sherry grew up in Novi, Michigan. As a child, Sherry enjoyed listening to music. In 1981, Sherry graduated from Walled Lake Western High School. After high school, Sherry started working in...
Robert Switzer
Oct 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” Michael Switzer, 87, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Gladwin, Michigan, the same town where his story began, just a few weeks shy of his 88th birthday.
Bob was born November 3, 1938, in Gladwin, the oldest of four children of Floyd “Pete” and Lois (Berry) Switzer. He grew up on the family farm on Bailey Lake Road,...
Lois Buben
Oct 15, 2026
Lois Buben, age 84, of Midland, formerly of Beaverton, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1942, the daughter of Aaron and Emily (Reinke) Hollingsworth, in Midland. She married the love of her life, Jerry Buben. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death...
Margaret Broka
Oct 13, 2026
We are saddened to share the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Kay (Mitchell) Broka, who passed away on October 13, 2026, at Horizon Senior Living Center in West Branch, Michigan, at the age of 86.
Margaret was born to Laura (Grey) and Herman Mitchell on May 2, 1940. She grew up in a warm and loving home with her brother,...
Michael Beck
Oct 7, 2026
Michael William Beck, age 59, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1967, the son of William Beck and Prudith Davis, in Bay City. Michael was a self-employed concrete worker and was well known for his work across Mid-Michigan.
Michael loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed boating on Secord Lake...
Carolyn Vernier
Oct 3, 2026
Carolyn A. Vernier, age 71, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on October 3, 2026, following a multi-year battle with cancer. Carolyn fought with faith and love, never giving up!
Carolyn was born on October 2, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Zenon & Arlene Choma. On September 9, 1977, she married the love of her life,...
Roger "Bud" Reppert
Oct 2, 2026
Roger "Bud" James Reppert, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to John and Evelyn (Schneider) Reppert. In September of 1956, he married Margaret Weber, they spent many years together until she preceded him in death. He married Marilyn Kroening in August of 2003 and together they...
Tracy (Gust) Howard
Sep 28, 2026
Tracy (Gust) Howard, age 60, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1966, the daughter of Emil and Margaret (Hund) Gust, in Clare. Tracy was employed as a Book keeper at Grafx Central in Mount Pleasant. She loved to garden and enjoy the outdoors, and tending to her chickens. Most of...
Sherry Meredith-Rice
Sep 23, 2026
Sherry J. Meredith-Rice, age 75, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1951, the daughter of Robert and Ferne (Turner) Overby, in Madison Heights, MI. Sherry worked as a cashier and in customer service at Lowes for 17 years until her retirement. She married the love of her life Van “Bob” Rice...
Randy McKimmy
Sep 22, 2026
Randy McKimmy, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1950, the son of William and Myrtle (Keeler) McKimmy, in Gladwin. Randy liked to hang out with his friends. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and watching auto racing. He also loved camping, and he collected hats and key chains.
He is survived...
Linda Haight
Sep 17, 2026
Linda Louise Haight, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1945, the daughter of John and Audrey (Sutherland) Haight, in Detroit. Linda was employed as a Supervisor at Ameritech for 29 years until her retirement. She loved golfing and played in many leagues throughout the years. She was involved in...
Carl Setlak
Sep 16, 2026
Carl H. Setlak, age 80, of Standish, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1945, the son of Carl and Evalyn Setlak, in Omer, MI. Carl was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he came back to work at General Motors in Flint as a tool crib attendant for over...
Seth Clement
Sep 13, 2026
Seth William Thomas Clement, age 36, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1990, the son of Hugh and Kimberly (Hampton) Clement, in Midland. Seth was awarded his Master’s Degree from Life University. On May 15, 2015, he married the love of his life, Melissa Clark. Together, they shared 11 years...
Gladys Huff
Sep 10, 2026
Gladys Huff, age 73, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1953, the daughter of Nelson and Alma (Wellman) Bailey, in Flint. On August 19, 2000. She married James Huff. Together, they shared 14 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 2014. Gladys loved playing...
Thomas Haney Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Thomas M. Haney Jr., age 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1955, the son of Thomas M. and June (Crain) Haney Sr., in Washington D.C. Thomas was employed with General Motors for 30 years until his retirement. He loved going to church and was active in his community at Secord...
Lynn Gould
Sep 3, 2026
Lynn Dale Gould, age 82, of Clare, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 31, 1943, the son of Dale and Kathryn (Sherwood) Gould, in Alma, MI. On June 18, 1966, Lynn married the love his life, Judith (Fidler). Together they shared 60 years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
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