Obituaries

Jun 2, 2023

Virginia Gordon, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1943, the daughter of Noah and Eileen (Willford) Baning in Gladwin. She worked for Mid-Michigan Community College as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement. On July 29, 2022, she was united in marriage to Donald Gordon. Virginia was devoted to her...

Jun 2, 2023

Randy Gruno, 60, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1963 the son of Wesley and Gertrude (Woodard) Gruno in Gladwin, MI. Randy’s hobbies include hunting and fishing as well as being an amazing artist. He is survived by his children: Terra Kriewall, Nicole Henry, Renae Henning, Sarah Gruno, Randy Gruno...

Jun 2, 2023

Doyle K. Donn, age 82 of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born March 12, 1941 In Gladwin, the son of Rowland Donn and Donna (Koontz) Donn. Doyle was united in marriage to Karen Kay Longstreth. He was a truck driver in his early years at Shull Transport, later purchasing the Chappel Dam Store and...

Jun 1, 2023

John Weiss Jr., 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1940 in Detroit, the son of John Sr. and Lydia (Fisch) Weiss. John was united in marriage to Gloria (Thweatt) in June of 1960. Gloria processed John in death in 2007. He was a truck driver for Deverno Teamsters Union...

May 31, 2023

Lois Dawn Little, 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1939, the daughter of Lorenzo and Leatha (Euper) Irish. She was united in marriage to George Little Sr., who proceeded her in death in 2001. Lois loved flowers and watching the birds, she would feed them and study them. She...

May 31, 2023

Darwin Stanton Baker, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born in Detroit on October 29, 1934, the son of Darwin H. and Florence M. (Martin) Baker. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean era from 1955-1958. On August 31, 1985 he was united in marriage to Judith N. Scrace...

May 25, 2023

Margaret Welch, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born on November 10, 1930, in Gladwin, the youngest of 9 children, to Clair Kinne and Emma Lurene Coffell. On January 21, 1948, she was united in marriage to her true love, Donald Welch, in Gladwin. Margaret worked as a church secretary for the Methodist...

May 21, 2023

Lorena Mary (O’Rourke) Balconi, age 83, of Gladwin, Michigan went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in the family home in Gaylord, Michigan on June 6, 1939 to Joseph and Mabel (Salsbury) O’Rourke. After...

May 21, 2023

Becky Walblay-Bradshaw, 52, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1970, the daughter of Zarold “Jim” and Carol (Yeager) Walters. Becky was united in marriage to Tommy Bradshaw on October 7, 2017 in Gladwin. Becky was a social butterfly who loved chatting with friends and family on Facebook and other social...

May 21, 2023

Ann Golden, 56, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1966 to Raymond Stein and Geraldine (Hutchinson) Stein. Ann was united in marriage to Eugene Golden. She had a passion for coloring, puzzles, reading, and she loved Mickey Mouse. Ann loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

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May 20, 2023

Helen McMillan, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1942 the daughter of Charlie and Christine (Tidwell) Myatt in Tennessee. On October 21, 1960 she was united in marriage to James “Jim” McMillan. They raised their family in Rochester Hills where she worked as a quality inspector until her retirement....

May 19, 2023

Richard (Dick) Fassett Sr. of Beaverton passed away at home on May 19th at the age of 90.  He was born on July 11, 1932, in Dearborn, MI, to Sherman and Cora (Ingalls) Fassett. He moved with his family to Beaverton in 1945 when he was 12 years old. He attended Beaverton Schools and found a passion for athletics,...

May 18, 2023

Elsie Lee Henry, beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2023. Elsie was born in Wyandotte, MI on October 5, 1953 to William and Catherine Pritula. Elsie married Raymond Henry, Sr on July 26, 1975 in Gladwin, MI. Elsie has two children, Shelby Henry and Michael Henry who she loved...

May 13, 2023

Robert Raymond Hendrix, 85, of Wayne, MI, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born on March 26, 1938. Robert worked at General Motors for 38 years. He enjoyed gardening, hanging with friends and family, and watching the fireworks on the Fourth of July. Robert was a veteran of the US Navy. He was also a member...

May 11, 2023

Marie Gossett, 95, of Gladwin, passed away on May 11, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Dewan).

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Visitation will be had at 10:00 A.M until the time of service. She...

May 11, 2023

“ What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you .” With unwavering faith and a true love of the Lord, David Allen Anderson, 66, of Beaverton, was called to his eternal home in Heaven on May 11, 2023. Dave was born on December 27, 1956 in...

May 11, 2023

Barry Barker, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on May 11, 2023. Barry was born on May 25, 1942 to Harold and Anna (Havrilla) Barker. He was united in marriage to Darlene Blanchard on June 19, 1970. Barry was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force and a member of both the American Legion in Sanford and the Secord...

May 9, 2023

Connie Lee Harkrader went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2023, after losing her battle with a stroke. Born Connie Lee Smith on March 10, 1954, she was the oldest of nine children born to Beverley and Merle Smith of Rhodes, MI.

Connie was married to her first husband, Harold Shannon, in...

May 9, 2023

John William Ritter, beloved husband and father, 92, of Beaverton, MI passed away on May 9, 2023 at Tony and Trish Hospice House.

He was born in Midland, MI on August 16, 1930 the son of Paul and Ruby (Blank) Ritter. He lived in Beaverton, MI the last 49 years while previously residing in Midland,...

May 6, 2023

Colston Nicholas Zieroff “Little Man”, our guardian angel, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on July 7, 2021 in Midland to Carlos Zieroff and Jordan Middleton. He was our little bundle of joy and the wild child. Colston always had his blankie everywhere he went, and if he didn’t he would let you know....