Obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

Garry C. Stevens, 74, passed away on February 26, 2023 at his home after battling cancer. Born on February 21, 1949, in Detroit, MI, the son of Vivian and Clinton.

Garry leaves behind his wife Linda of 53 years; daughter: Toni (Dave), grandkids: Chelsea and Travis; great granddaughter: Raelynn; many nieces and nephews; one brother; and so...

Feb 24, 2023

Erin Leigh (McCarthy) Sams, 58, of Gladwin, formally of Royal Oak, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on October 7,1964 in Madison Heights, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Toni (Foster) McCarthy of Gladwin. She was the Assistant Manager for the Soo Co-Op Credit Union in Sault St. Marie prior to moving to Gladwin...

Feb 23, 2023

Laura L. Tilson, 84, of Gladwin, formerly of Lake James, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. She was born on March 17, 1938, in Fenton. On November 28, 1981, she was united in marriage to Gerald Tilson in Durand. They shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. She was employed as a Journeymen...

Feb 23, 2023

Kenneth Alan Holnagel, our loving husband, step-dad, brother, uncle and grandpa passed away February 23, 2023 after suffering cardiac arrest.  He was born March 22, 1964, to the late Kenneth Holnagel and Barbara Holnagel-Hatton. He married the love of his life Kimberly Raymond on September 27, 2003, who survives him. Ken had a passion for being outdoors.  He couldn't wait...

Feb 23, 2023

Janet May Carlson, 85, of Gladwin, passed away after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1938, the daughter of Leonard and Beatrice (Goll) McCue in Sheboygen Falls, Wisconsin. She married her husband Ernest Carlson and together shared 63...

Feb 20, 2023

William (Bill) Badger, 84,of Gladwin passed away Monday, February 20th, 2023 after a very brief illness while wintering in Leesburg, Florida. Bill is survived by his wife Lorene of 63 years and three children Carolyn (Ken) Van Wert, Jim (Cheryl) Badger, Steve (Julie) Badger, four grandchildren, Jessica Carman, Nathan Carman, Scott Badger, Tess Badger and five great grandchildren, all of...

Feb 16, 2023

Henry "Hank" Huckins, 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1946, the son of Charles Huckins and Donna Slee in Midland County. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On May 10, 1997, he was united in marriage to Deborah "Deb" Huckins in...

Feb 14, 2023

Bobby Crosby, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on February 14 th , 2023. He was born on January 5 th 1956 the son of Evart and Bernice (Towns) Crosby in Midland. He move to Gladwin in 1988, previously residing in Midland. Bobby worked for the Arnold Center for several years. He loved music, especially rock and roll, while...

Feb 14, 2023

Clyde Henry Grant passed away February 14, 2023, at the age of 99 while living at Rosebush Manor, in Rosebush, Michigan.  He was born on March 19, 1923 to the late Jess and Leone Grant (Yost).

He is survived by his daughter Denise Anderson of Mason, Ohio, son Roger Grant of Rockford, Michigan, sister Fay Ann Beckrow...

Feb 10, 2023

Robert “Bob” Brasseur, 79, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1943, the son of Irwin and Gladys (Moser) Brasseur in Saginaw. He graduated from Saginaw High and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. On July 13, 1968, he was united in marriage to Emma Lou Brokoff in Gladwin....

Feb 9, 2023

Irene Clara Malosh, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, at the Horizon Senior Living home where she resided. She was born August 13, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan to Fred and Harriet Welser, longtime residents of Gladwin, Michigan.

Irene graduated from Gladwin High School in 1950. She enjoyed playing high school sports, including basketball and...

Feb 8, 2023

Charles W. Sanders Jr. of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1969, the son of Charles Sanders Sr. and Kay (Blackwell) Lohrke in Pontiac. He was an auto mechanic by trade and recently moved to Gladwin previously residing in Georgia. He loved to build model airplanes and he enjoyed a good...

Feb 7, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Cameron, 51, of Shields, formerly of West Branch, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1971, the son of Dennis Cameron and Debra (Ockerman) Grabow. He was employed for KUKA Test and Assembly Corp. in Bridgeport. Jeff loved hunting, camping with family, and was always the life of the party. His...

Jan 31, 2023

Joyce Ann Sersaw passed away peacefully due to complications with dementia.  She had been a resident of Horizon Assisted Living in Gladwin, Michigan for the last 7 years.

Born June 5, 1947 she was the first child of Forest and Marjorie (Sheets) Sersaw (both deceased).  A short time later her siblings began their arrival growing their family. ...

Jan 25, 2023

Kathleen Bailey, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on April 28, 1947, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Entrekin) Blake in West Branch. On February 18, 1967, she was united in marriage to Robert Bailey in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1989. She owned and operated Bailey Adult Foster Care...

Jan 25, 2023

Ileen Metzger, 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1946, the daughter of Leonard and Betty "Lickly" Bartig in Saginaw. She graduated from Hemlock High School and later completed Murphy's Beauty School. She married Tom Metzger in Gladwin. Ileen worked as a beautician for several years and was phenomenal at...

Jan 17, 2023

Carl Elroy Hitchcock, 92, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1930, the son of Carl S. Hitchcock and Margaret “Peggy” Gormon in Lansing. Elroy grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and moved to Beaverton his Freshman Year. He graduated from Beaverton in 1949.

Elroy married his high school sweetheart,...

Jan 16, 2023

Gary L. Myers, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1938, the son of Clarence and Madeline Myers in Midland. He was a proud veteran the United States Navy. On August 21, 1969, he was united in marriage to Wanda Hect in Tawas. She preceded him in death in 2006. He...

Jan 13, 2023

Melanie LeVasseur, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday January 13, 2023. She was born on the 28 th of December, 1955, the daughter of Norman (Dale) and Alice (Burnett) Peck in Lapeer, Michigan. Starting at a young age Melanie had a love for adventure, animals and photography. She was captivating, talented, ambitious, affectionate, generous, inspiring and so much...

Jan 13, 2023

Diane Elaine Abbott, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1951, the daughter of Lester "Bud" and Rita (Bourgeois) Conde in Milan Michigan. A 1969 graduate of Milan High School, she worked for many years at Eastern MI University and then Central MI University in the student accounting department. She...