Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

JVene “Jake” Gingrich II, 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1937, the son of JVene & Minna Gingrich in St. Clair Shores. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. In October of 1958, he was united in marriage to his true love Charlene...

Sep 2, 2020

Carmen Fradenburgh, 70, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1950, the daughter of Stanley & Delores Walzcak. She was united in marriage to William Fradenburgh. She was a bus driver for Midland County Connection until her retirement.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband...

Sep 1, 2020

Robert Balmforth, brother Bob to all his friends, 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a longtime Eagles member. He loved to manufacture things but his main love was being with his brother and friends playing games, drinking a beer, watching Gunsmoke and going on...

Aug 26, 2020

Richard D. Barnebee, 85, of Gladwin, passed away following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born on June 26, 1935, the son of Kenneth & Bernice (Elliott) Barnebee in Flint. On May 23, 1980, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Soderlund. He worked for Consumers Energy for 26 years, as a meter reader and...

Aug 25, 2020

Rebecca Goedecke, 51, of Beaverton, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away after a 16 year battle with lung cancer on August 25, 2020 at home.  She was born on October 4, 1968, the daughter of Stephen & Crystal Burr (Hund) in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was united in marriage to Larry Goedecke on October 16, 2010, in Gladwin....

Aug 22, 2020

June  A. Thomas, 81, of Beaverton, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1938, the daughter of Lawrence & Gertrude Weeden in Saginaw. She was united in marriage to her true love Donald Thomas on December 29, 1956, in Ohio. She was a devoted...

Aug 22, 2020

Helga Tolksdorf, 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. She was born on March 10, 1931, the daughter of Otto and Marie (Pastuschka) Krohnke in Essen, West Germany. On October 1, 1955, she was united in marriage to Frank Tolksdorf in Detroit. Together they were blessed with 64...

Aug 22, 2020

Brent A. Mercer, 42, of Gladwin, passed away on August 22, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1978, the son of Daniel and Sherry (Dell) Mercer in Midland. On April 8, 2000, he was united in marriage to Melinda “Mindy” Mishler. He was employed as an electrician for...

Aug 21, 2020

Betty Mercer, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Centre. She was born on September 22, 1935, the daughter of Josiah and Ida Mae (Pettit) Mercer in Lapeer County. She was the owner and operator of Highway Cafe in Manderson, Wyoming until her retirement.

Left to cherish her...

Aug 21, 2020

Louise Walters, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2020. Louise leaves behind an extensive family of fifty-five nieces and nephews for which she was very proud. Louise was known for her world-renowned enthusiasm, not holding back her opinion and a knack of telling like it is. You always knew where you stood with Louise.

Aug 20, 2020

Richard Lee Harris, age 85 of Gladwin, Michigan, much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2020.  Richard was born in Moulton, Iowa on June 19, 1935 to LaVeeta and Lloyd Harris.  Richard lettered in baseball and basketball at Moulton high school where he was one of the star players.  It was here that...

Aug 19, 2020

David Wayne DeLaurier, Sr. of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August, 19, 2020, at the age of 62. After several months of declining health due to cancer, David died in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side. David was born in Flint on January 5, 1958, to Archie and Margaret (Spencer) DeLaurier. He...

Aug 17, 2020

Carl Randel Malott of Beaverton MI, formerly of Clio MI, was born in Judsonia, AR, on January 23, 1945, was called home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2020. Carl was a loving father and husband and took great pride in being "Bumpa". Carl was not a man of many words but he touched the hearts of...

Aug 14, 2020

William "Bill" Schultz, 92, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1927, the son of Ernest & Dora (Sibbe) Schultz in Mt. Clemens. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army, prouldy serving his country during World War II.  He worked in the oil fields in his younger years and...

Aug 14, 2020

Delmer Weldon, 98, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his farm surrounded by family on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was the son of William "Hay Wire Bill" Weldon and Millie (Haines) Weldon. Delmer married the love of his life Daisybelle Koons on January 24th, 1943 and they celebrated 75 years of marriage. Delmer and Daisybelle raised four...

Aug 13, 2020

Gordon R. Switzer, 92, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 21, 1928, the son of Randolph & Alice (Apsey) Switzer in Detroit. On November 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Rena Mae Nettleton in Gladwin. They were blessed with 47 years...

Aug 12, 2020

Donna Theresa (Menz) Barcome, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin of Gladwin, Michigan passed away August 12, 2020 at 87 years of age.  Donna was born September 25, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan.  She was the daughter of Henry M. and Lucy T. (Fehmer) Menz. She was united in marriage to Richard Leo Barcome on August 6, 1955...

Aug 9, 2020

Karen Lynn (Hall) Breault, 71, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1948, the daughter of Jeanne (VanBocxlaer) and Joseph Durham in Saginaw. On February 11, 1967, she was united in marriage to her husband Derry Dean Breault in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in...

Aug 9, 2020

Vera G. French, 79, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her home on August 9, 2020. Vera was born August 15, 1940 the daughter of William and Flossie (Good) Muma in Roscommon County. On August 24, 1957, Vera was united in marriage to the love of her life Jerry French in West Branch. During her...

Aug 5, 2020

Judy Ann Davis, 68, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on August 18, 1951, the daughter of Henry & Clara (Welsh) Ziemer in Gladwin. On October 16, 1971, she was united in marriage to Stanley Davis in Gladwin. She was employed as a custodian and security officer for...