Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Chris “L.C.” Whitmer
May 5, 2026
Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II, age 51, of Beaverton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, along with his father: Chris “Stanley” Whitmer I and uncle: Ronald G. Whitmer. He was born on August 28, 1974, the son of Chris “Stanley” and Beverly (Forshee) Whitmer I, in Spain. Chris was a former Operator at Dow Chemical for several years. He...
Chris “Stanley” Whitmer
May 5, 2026
Chris “Stanley” Whitmer I, age 71, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, along with his son: Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II and brother: Ronald G. Whitmer. He was born on June 18, 1954, the son of Robert Whitmer and Juanita Whitehouse in Midland, MI. Stanley was a proud member of the United States Navy. Following his service,...
Ronald Whitmer
May 5, 2026
Ronald G. Whitmer, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, along with his brother: Chris “Stanley” Whitmer; and nephew: Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II. He was born on January 9, 1950, the son of Robert Whitmer and Juanita Whitehouse, in Midland. He married the love of his life, Donna Berthume, and together they shared 41 years...
Marguerite Skaggs
May 3, 2026
Marguerite (Marge) Skaggs nee Gennette passed away on May 3, 2026 at her home in St. Clair Shores, Mi. She was 97 years old and was born on March 9, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Bernardo and Caterina Gennette.
She lived a life dedicated to family and friends. Marge is predeceased by her sons William and Frank Skaggs. She is survived...
Meagan Elkins
May 3, 2026
Meagan A. Elkins, age 40, of Gladwin passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 following a long battle with Leukemia. She was born on April 16, 1986, the daughter of Charles Estes and Tammy Sagash, in Clare. Meagan worked as CNA for several years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She cherished the moments she shared with...
William Torres
May 1, 2026
William J. “Bill” Torres, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1943, the son of Carl and June (Frederickson) Torres, in Midland. On August 30, 1991, he married the love of his life, Riva Eastman. Together they shared 55 years of love and cherished memories. Bill was a proud veteran of...
Monica Johnston
Apr 29, 2026
Monica L. Johnston, age 52, passed away on April 29, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1973 in Saginaw, to Paul and Nanette (Sheperd) Counselman. She married the love of her life Ronald Johnston on July 10, 2007. Together they shared many years of love and cherished memories. Monica loved to garden and spend time outside working around the...
Russell Thomas
Apr 29, 2026
Russell Clare Thomas, affectionately known to many as "Uncle Russ”, fell asleep in Jesus on the morning of April 29, 2026, in the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Helene, near Uchee Pines Health Institute in Alabama. He was 98 years and eight months old.
Born in Hope Township, Michigan to Richmond and Grace Thomas, Russell was the eighth...
Joyce Tuck
Apr 25, 2026
Joyce Ruth Tuck, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Maddie (Harris) Russell, in Beaverton. On December 13, 1950, she married the love of her life, Gordon Tuck, in Clare County. Together, they shared 66 years of love and cherished memories until he preceded...
Norma Johnson
Apr 24, 2026
Norma Johnson, age 86, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Mae (Bardwell) Fruchey, in Beaverton. On August 10, 1957, she married the love of her life, Roger Johnson. Together, they shared 68 years filled with love and cherished memories.
Norma worked as a librarian at Garber's...
Catherine Williams
Apr 17, 2026
Catherine A. Williams, 81, passed away on April 17th, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio to John and Anne Karaffa. She graduated from Toronto High School in Toronto, Ohio in 1962 and she subsequently graduated from the College of Steubenville (now called Franciscan University) in 1966. While in college, she was a member of Delta Zeta...
Joyce Russell
Apr 17, 2026
Joyce Russell, age 93, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1932, the daughter of John and Carmen (Williams) Densmore, in Clare County. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Donald Russell. Together, they shared 49 years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 1999....
JoAnne Cameron
Apr 12, 2026
JoAnne Cameron, 85, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born in Holly, Michigan, on January 1, 1941, the daughter of Wilbur and Josephine (Mather) Hillier. On August 8, 1959, she married the love of her life, Paul Cameron, in Gladwin. They shared 55 wonderful years together, until he preceded her in...
Joshua Wessel
Apr 7, 2026
Joshua Donald Wessel, age 53, of Auburn, formerly of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1973, the son of Robert and Nancy (Higgins) Wessel. Josh was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, Josh worked as a carpenter. On August 14, 2021, he married Karen Schuch. Together,...
Jerry Wells
Apr 7, 2026
Jerry Wells, age 86, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1940, the son of Floyd and Lena (Jones) Wells, in Grand Ledge, MI. Jerry married Beaula McFarland. Together, they had 4 children and shared several years until she preceded him in death in 1982.
Jerry was a proud veteran of the United...
Frank Matthews
Apr 4, 2026
Frank Perry Matthews, age 78, passed away April 4th, 2026. Frank was born on September 11th,1947 to Jack and Hazel (Graham) Matthews in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He graduated from Hamady High School in 1965. He served in the army during the Vietnam era. After leaving the military, he worked for General Motors as a Tool and Dye maker for 35...
Joyce Fanslow
Apr 2, 2026
Joyce Rae Fanslow, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1943, the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Goodeman) Ritter, in Saginaw. On November 25, 1972, she married Larry Fanslow. Together, they shared 52 years until he preceded her in death in 2025. Joyce worked at Sears and as a Beautician...
Harold "Dean" Broka
Apr 1, 2026
Harold “Dean” Broka, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1945, the son of Harold and Angeline “Orrine” (Wager) Broka, in Gladwin. On January 18, 1969, he married the love of his life, Sandra McPherson. Together they shared 57 years filled with love and cherished memories.
Harold was a proud veteran...
Marjorie Avery
Mar 29, 2026
Marjorie Ann Avery, age 86 of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1940, the daughter of Gerald and Eathel (Gaylor) Dockham, in Imlay City, Michigan. In 1956 Marjorie married the love of her life, William Avery. Together, they shared 66 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in...
Julia Lier
Mar 27, 2026
Julia M. Lier, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1944, in Manton, MI. In 1969, Julia married the love of her life, Pete Lier, in Muskegon, MI. Together, they shared 52 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 2023. Julia was awarded...
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