Obituaries

Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI

Marvin Malczewski

Marvin Malczewski

Jul 16, 2025

Marvin D. Malczewski, age 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1954, the son of Marion and Eleanore (Zukowski) Malczewski, in Highland Park, MI. Marvin was employed as an Engineer at General Motors for 35 years before his retirement. On September 30, 2012, he married Dawn Wallace and together they shared...

James Rogers

James Rogers

Jul 7, 2025

James “Jim” Rogers, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1944, the son of Woodrow and Mary (Patrick) Rogers, in Warren, MI. Throughout his life, Jim worked in construction for many years until his retirement. On June 22, 1968, Jim married the love of his life, Patricia. Together, they shared...

Richard Briggs

Richard Briggs

Jul 6, 2025

Richard "Dick" R. Briggs, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1942, the son of Rollin and Ruth (Campbell) Briggs, in Bay City. On April 10, 1998, he married Carol Fedewa. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.

Richard attended Ferris State University for two years. In...

Grace Kirby

Grace Kirby

Jul 6, 2025

Grace Kirby, age 75, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1949, the daughter of Phillip and Betty (Tonkin) Allen, in Flint. She married the love of her life, Francis Kirby, and together they shared many years of love and cherished memories until her preceded her in death.

Grace had a passion for...

Tressa Augustine

Tressa Augustine

Jul 5, 2025

Tressa D. Augustine, age 53, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1971, in West Branch. Tressa received her Bachelor’s in Engineering from ITT Technical Institute. She was heavily involved in Beaverton Community Schools, working as a Paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and coach. For many years, Tressa coached...

Peter Stanek

Peter Stanek

Jul 4, 2025

Peter Stanek, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1941, in Manistee. Peter worked in construction with the Local Union 1098 for many years until his retirement. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Rose Boyer. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until she...

Robert Hall

Robert Hall

Jul 4, 2025

Robert, "Bob", Eugene Hall, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his family and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1931, the son of William and Clella (Duckworth) Hall, in West Virginia. On July 29, 1951, he married the love of his life, Betty Knox. Together,...

Douglas Gallier

Douglas Gallier

Jun 21, 2025

Doug passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 76 after a long battle with brain cancer. Doug was born to Marvin and Nedra (Sander) Gallier in May of 1949. Doug is a 1967 graduate of Eastwood High School in Pemberville, OH and a 1969 graduate of Vincennes University School of Aviation Mechanics where he earned an A&E...

Randolph Ivey

Randolph Ivey

Jun 21, 2025

Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey, age 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1944, the son of Walter and Electa “Letty” (Wells) Ivey, in Pinconning. Randy was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served from 1962-1966. Following his service, he went on to work for Boilermakers Local...

Beryl Letson

Beryl Letson

Jun 19, 2025

Beryl Letson (66) of Gladwin, MI, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1959, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Ivan D Sarles and Dorothy M (Wooster) Sarles, and was one of six children. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother.

She was survived by her loving husband, Chuck;...

Lynn Powell

Lynn Powell

Jun 18, 2025

Lynn Powell, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1943, the son of Baskem and Goldie Powell in Oldham, KY. Lynn enjoyed horse racing, playing poker, and gardening. He liked watching Kentucky Wildcat Basketball and Football.

He is survived by his sons: Anthony Powell, Walter (Megan) Powell, and Derek Powell; grandchildren:...

Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh

Jun 15, 2025

Tom McIntosh, age 72, of Coleman, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1952, the son of Ray and Beryl McIntosh, in Gladwin. He married the love of his life, Rebecca Ross, and together they shared many years of love and cherished memories.

Tom worked as a laborer and heavy equipment operator for Fisher Contracting...

Keith Ranes

Keith Ranes

Jun 13, 2025

Keith H. Ranes, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1936, the son of Lester and Lillie May (Page) Ranes, in Beaverton. Keith was a veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he went on to build a career in construction for many years until his retirement. He...

Daniel Hardwick

Daniel Hardwick

Jun 9, 2025

Daniel Clay Hardwick of Gladwin went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 9th, 2025. He was 34 years old.

Dan was born on March 27th 1991 in Flint Michigan. He grew up in Marion Michigan and was well known for his mad mechanic skills. He was always working on a car or pretty much anything with a...

Joyce Searfoss

Joyce Searfoss

Jun 4, 2025

Joyce Searfoss, age 53, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1971, in Gladwin, Michigan, to Leonard and Phyllis Searfoss.

Joyce worked as a nurse assistant at Pratt Lake Nursing Home, where she was known for her deep compassion and dedication to the residents she cared for. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Barbara Jayne Smith

Barbara Jayne Smith

Jun 3, 2025

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky) of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born on December 16, 1950 to John and Lillian Leposky (Hoard) in Harrison Michigan. Barb loved to tell funny stories and was dedicated to her family.

After meeting the love of her life in the 1960’s, she married Kenneth Smith on...

Linda Williams

Linda Williams

Jun 1, 2025

Linda S. Williams, age 75, of Gladwin, formerly of Alma, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, to Stephen and Jean (Kennedy) Williams.

Linda worked for over 35 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant with Yeo & Yeo CPAs in Alma. She was very active in the Alma community, dedicating...

Lesley Platz

Lesley Platz

Jun 1, 2025

Lesley Platz, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, to Charles and Betty Riggs. On June 15, 1968, Lesley married the love of her life, Neil Platz, in Pennsylvania. Together they shared many years of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Lesley was a very social person...

Clinton Labadie

Clinton Labadie

Jun 1, 2025

Clinton Labadie, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1945, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Joseph and Dorothy Labadie.

Clinton had a passion for woodworking and spent many years working as a carpenter. He was known for his great sense of humor and love of comedy, even performing as a stand-up comedian....

Wilma Carriveau

Wilma Carriveau

May 31, 2025

Wilma Carriveau, age 97, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Ova and Bernice Nunez.

A devoted homemaker, Wilma dedicated her life to caring for others. She was the proud owner and operator of B&W Honey in Beaverton. From 1980 to 2019, Wilma was also a...