Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Lola Jean Brubaker
Feb 23, 2025
Lola Jean Brubaker, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1937, to Issac and Velma (Cuddie) Markle, in Gladwin. On July 19, 1952, Jean married the love of her life, Charles Linus Brubaker. Together they shared a life filled with love and cherished memories.
Jean dedicated 27 years as the manager...
Denise McCulloch
Feb 20, 2025
Denise Kay McCulloch, age 68, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1956, the daughter of Lloyd and Jean (Weldon) Bowen, in Clare. On June 14, 1975, Denise married the love of her life, Mikecal McCulloch. Together, they built a beautiful life, sharing 49 years of love, laughter, and cherished memories....
William Volders
Feb 19, 2025
William J. Volders, age 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1935, the son of William and Adeline (Bladecki) Volders, in Bay City. On February 8, 1958, William married the love of his life, Beverly Lambert. Together, they shared 67 years filled with love and cherished memories.
William was a dedicated employee...
Richard Downing
Feb 17, 2025
Richard E. Downing, age 94, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving children. Richard, affectionately known as Dick, was born on January 12, 1931, to Fred and Julia (Hitchcock) Downing. On June 15, 1955, Dick married the love of his life, Bonetta (Bonnie) Zimmerman. Together, they shared 67 years filled with love,...
Roberta Labenz
Feb 17, 2025
Roberta Jane Labenz, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Endicott) Cook, in Crawfordsville, IN. Roberta was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving her country with honor. After her military service, she was best known as a loving wife and...
Ronald Helm
Feb 15, 2025
It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the passing of Ronald Burl Helm, who departed from this world on February 15, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on September 13, 1955, Ronald lived a life that was marked by both distance and complexity. While he was the father of five children, he never had the opportunity...
Norma J. Maxwell
Feb 12, 2025
Norma J. Maxwell, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1935, the daughter of Percy and Ruey (Freeman) Blades, in Beaverton. She worked at the Hitching Post in Midland where she was a dedicated employee for many years. On June 7, 1953, Norma married the love of her life, Junior...
Milton Bain
Feb 9, 2025
Milton Forrest Bain, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1930, the son of Forrest and Lena (Goth) Bain in Allen County, Indiana. At the age of 17, Milton proudly joined the Air Force, serving his country with dedication. After his military service, he built a successful career as a...
Donald Hoffman
Feb 6, 2025
Donald Raymond Hoffman, age 77, of Gladwin, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Pigeon, Michigan, to Albert and Marguerite Hoffman (Howard).
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Owendale-Gagetown High School in 1965. He married the love of...
David Woodby
Feb 2, 2025
David Eric Woodby, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1944, the son of Wayne and Marian (Bocks) Woodby, in Grayling. David was a dedicated employee, working as a Technical Writer in the Automotive Industry for many years until his retirement. In 1968, he married the love of his life,...
Elmer Doan
Jan 27, 2025
Elmer L. Doan, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1956, the son of LaVere and Virgiline (Greaves) Doan, in Bay City. Elmer was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he was employed throughout the years as a Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator.
On September...
Roger Schindel
Jan 26, 2025
Roger Schindel, age 75, of Midland, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1949, the son of Albert and Marie (Lybeer) Schindel, in Stockbridge, MI. He graduated with his Associates Degree from Ferris State University. Roger was a jack of all trades, working many different jobs throughout his lifetime. He worked as a woodworker,...
Ryan Myers
Jan 26, 2025
Ryan Joseph Myers, age 37, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1987, the son of Joseph Myers and Lisa Chadwick. He graduated from Delta College with his Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts and Criminal Justice. After college, Ryan became a Co-Owner and Operator of Myers for Tires in Gladwin. He was...
Rodger Otterbein
Jan 26, 2025
Rodger J. Otterbein, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1941, the son of Ward and Sophie (Sabo) Otterbein, in Coopersville, MI. Rodger dedicated many years of his life as a custodian/groundskeeper for Royal Oak Schools and later served the Beaverton Community Schools as a bus driver until his retirement. He was...
David Timmons
Jan 23, 2025
David J. Timmons, age 58, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1966, the son of Raymond Timmons and Charlotte “Maude” Osterhoudt, in Detroit. On August 12, 1995, he married the love of his life, Renee Desjarden, whom he affectionately called the Warden. Together, they shared many years...
Elaine Dorn
Jan 21, 2025
Elaine Marie (Langley) Dorn, 86, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2025. She was born in Saginaw Co., MI on October 29, 1938 to Melvin and Martha (Benkert) Langley.
Elaine grew up on her family farm in Freeland and attended Arthur Hill H.S. Upon graduation she worked at Bell Telephone and spent her weekends attending polka...
Kim Manges
Jan 20, 2025
Kim Manges, age 66, of Midland, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1958, the son of Reynold and Helen (Tincher) Manges, in Midland. Kim had a passion for music and a love for NASCAR, He also enjoyed peaceful walks. Kim was generous with his time, volunteering at the Open Door Mission in Midland.
He...
Charles Thrush
Jan 18, 2025
Charles W. Thrush, age 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1951, the son of Walter Thrush and Maude Parker, in Carson City, MI. For many years Chuck worked at a local saw mill and restaurant. He enjoyed spending time at local coffee shops, where he could relax and connect with...
Carl Moore
Jan 17, 2025
Carl Moore, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1933, the son of Charles Carl and Helen (Davey) Varovsky, in Ferndale, MI. On February 14, 1983, Carl married the love of his life, Alice Bergeron, in Cheboygan. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Carl had a...
Flora Louis
Jan 14, 2025
Flora Ann Louis, age 87, of Redford, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1937, the daughter of Delbert and Margaret (Thomas) Rice, in Detroit, MI. Flora married the love of her life, Melvin Louis. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death on September...
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