Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Duane Fradenburg
Dec 16, 2025
Duane Ellis Fradenburg, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1942, the son of William and Zetta (Graves) Fradenburg. On May 20, 1967, he married the love of his life, Terri Dorcey. Together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Duane was a proud veteran of the...
William VanConant
Dec 15, 2025
William J. VanConant II, age 73, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1952, in Pontiac, MI the son of William J. VanConant I and Shirley Thorsel.
William was the proud father of twins, Tara and Brian. On September 8, 1990, he married Linda Thomas, and together they shared 35 years of...
Frank Rhody
Dec 14, 2025
Frank Covert Rhody, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 25, 1941, to Frank and Virginia (Peplin) Rhody, Frank lived a life marked by service, innovation, and joy.
Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit during the Vietnam...
Gregory McDaniels
Dec 14, 2025
Gregory C. McDaniels, age 86, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1939, the son of Carl and Germaine (Dauphinais) McDaniels, in Detroit. On February 17, 1973, he married the love of his life, Freada Fisher. Together they shared 52 years filled with love and cherished memories. They had a double wedding...
William Johnston
Dec 13, 2025
William “Jim” James Johnston, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, while holding the hand of the love of his life, Carol Johnston. They were married for 62—almost 63—years, and shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories.
One of his final wishes was for his family and friends not to mourn...
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...
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