Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Matthew Kuksa
Aug 7, 2026
Matthew Robert Kuksa, Age 47, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1979, the son of John and Janet (Dombrowski) Kuksa, in Cleveland, OH. Matthew played Football at Northern Michigan University for two years. He went on to work as a handyman, completing many different jobs, willing to help anyone wherever...
John "Mike" Greer II
Aug 6, 2026
John Mitchel “Mike” Greer II, age 66, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1960, the son of John Greer I and Phyllis Pauley, in Pontiac. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Following his service, he worked as a carpenter until his retirement. On March 26, 1983,...
Gail Villeneuve
Aug 4, 2026
A life remembered for compassion, intellect, service, and devotion to family
Gail Ann Villeneuve, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Born on July 22, 1935, in Gladwin, Michigan, Gail was the daughter of Leo and Irene (Bryant) Villeneuve. Raised in the community she loved, she developed a lifelong appreciation for hard work, learning, and family.
Gail graduated...
Constance West
Aug 3, 2026
Constance E. West, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1946, the daughter of Germano and Hazel (Johnson) Viecelli, in Detroit. Constance worked as a Beautician for many years until her retirement after 50 years. On August 1, 2016, she married Michael West. Together they shared 10 years filled with...
Clare Breault
Aug 3, 2026
Clare Alan Breault (also known lovingly as “Dewey”), age 72, a lifelong resident of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Stanford Adult Care Lodge of Gladwin. He was born on September 8, 1953, the son of Frederick Wayne and Agnes Eunice (Newman) Breault. On November 8, 1975, he was united in marriage to Ruby Ruth (Kelley) Breault,...
Linda Morgan
Aug 3, 2026
Linda Morgan, age 79, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1947, the daughter of James and Leoma (Ward) Turner, in Pacolet, SC. On July 17, 1965, she married the love of her life, Lynn Morgan. Together, they shared 61 years filled with love and cherished memories.
Linda loved cooking and gardening. In...
Lois Wilson
Aug 3, 2026
Lois M. Wilson, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1943, the daughter of Eugene and Stella (Roza) Fournier, in Detroit, MI. On September 23, 1961, she married the love of her life, Donald Wilson. Together they shared 56 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her...
Joyce Campbell
Jul 31, 2026
Joyce Campbell, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1931, the daughter of Harold and Marion (Bennett) Allman, in Owosso, MI. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Campbell. Together, they shared over 65 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death, in 2017....
Clarence Herman
Jul 29, 2026
Clarence R. Herman, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1935, the son of Cleva and Blanche (Strait) Herman, in Evart. On August 11, 1958, he married Marquita Keet. Together, they had 4 children and shared 42 years of love and memories until she preceded him in death in 2000....
JoAnne Clagg
Jul 29, 2026
JoAnne Clagg, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
JoAnne was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful servant, and the glue that held her family together. Her deep love for Jesus guided the way she lived and loved others. A fierce prayer warrior, she was always there to pray, offer encouragement, or simply show up...
Patrick Davis
Jul 26, 2026
Patrick Lee Davis, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1958, the son of Ward and Lenora (Mayle) Davis, in Flint. Patrick married Neile Fitzgerald in 2000. Together they spent 26 years filled with love and cherished memories. He worked at Advanced Auto for over 11 years as a sales...
Mary Jane Thorington
Jul 22, 2026
Mary Jane Thorington, age 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1938, the daughter of Stanley and Nellie (Kowalski) Baldys, in Saginaw.
In 1958, Mary married the love of her life, Harold Thorington, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering strength. Their bond carried them through life’s...
William Reis
Jul 17, 2026
William D. Reis, age 89, of Alger, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1937, the son of Henry and Flora (Hoffner) Reis, in Saginaw. William was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Following his service, he went into the family business which was established in the 1940's, they owned and...
Joan Balmforth
Jul 16, 2026
Joan Gail Balmforth, age 81, of Alger, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1945, the daughter of Preston and Helen (King) Warden, in Coloma, MI. Joan worked as a Dispatcher in Genesee County for many years until her retirement. On June 3, 1995, she married Glenn Balmforth. Together, they shared 31 years filled...
David Simons
Jul 14, 2026
David L. Simons “Pops”, age 67, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1959 in Flint. He started his career working at General Motors. He spent many years with them and later in life worked at Wolverine until his retirement. David enjoyed playing video games, golfing, and bowling. Most of all, he...
James Badger
Jul 13, 2026
James William Badger, age 64, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1961, the son of William and Lorene (Hildebrandt) Badger, in Midland. On August 26, 1995, he married the love of his life, Cheryl Myers. Together they shared 30 years of love and cherished memories.
Jim was a farmer and he...
David Lee Kory
Jul 10, 2026
David Lee Kory, age 2 weeks, of Clare, MI, passed away on July 10, 2026, at home peacefully in his sleep.
David was born on June 28, 2026, in Beaverton, MI at the family home where his father was raised.
In his very short time on earth, Baby (King) David captured the hearts of his whole family the moment he was born...
Marsha Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Marsha E. Smith, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1945. On October 4, 1968, she married the love of her life, Gaylond Smith. Together, they shared 56 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death in 2025. Marsha and Gaylond owned and operated the...
Leonard Witkowski
Jul 8, 2026
Leonard J. Witkowski, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on August 13, 1947, the son of Leonard and Adella (Sowulewski) Witkowski, in Saginaw. He was employed with General Motors for 34 years, until his retirement. In 1992, he married Jill Weaver.
Leonard had a deep love for all sports...
Jerry Walters
Jul 7, 2026
Jerry Walters, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1942, the son of Arnold and LulaBelle (Bowers) Walters, in Burton, MI. Jerry was employed as a Mechanic for many years, working for Roehrs and Graff before his retirement. On October 21, 1972, he married the love of his life, Sandra...
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