Joan Gail Balmforth

Joan Gail BalmforthJoan Gail Balmforth, age 81, of Alger, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1945, the daughter of Preston and Helen (King) Warden, in Coloma, MI. Joan worked as a Dispatcher in Genesee County for many years until her retirement.

Mary Jane Thorington

Mary Jane ThoringtonMary Jane Thorington, age 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Jan Haberland

Jan HaberlandJan Haberland, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Bloomington, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family.

David L. Simons

David L. SimonsDavid L. Simons “Pops”, age 67, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1959 in Flint.He started his career working at General Motors. He spent many years with them and later in life worked at Wolverine until his retirement.

Donald E. Courneya

Donald E. Courneya, age 87, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away July 10, 2026, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of North Idaho. He was born on Jan. 7, 1939, in Standish, Michigan, to Ernest and Estelle Courneya.Donald married Anna Lee Burr on January 9, 1965.

Michael Wayne Drey

Michael Wayne DreyMichael Wayne Drey, 78, of Ottumwa, died at 9:48 a.m. July 8, 2026 at his home.He was born March 6, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO to Lyle Wayne and Ladora Grace Sikes Drey.

Leonard J. Witkowski

Leonard J. WitkowskiLeonard J. Witkowski, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on Aug. 13, 1947, the son of Leonard and Adella (Sowulewski) Witkowski, in Saginaw. He was employed with General Motors for 34 years, until his retirement.

Marsha E. Smith

Marsha E. SmithMarsha E. Smith, age 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was born on Sept. 2, 1945. On Oct. 4, 1968, she married the love of her life, Gaylond Smith.

Ervin Jay Clore

Ervin Jay CloreErvin Jay Clore, father, grandfather, brother, and husband, was called away from this world in the early morning hours of July 4, 2026.

Jerry Walters

Jerry WaltersJerry Walters, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1942, the son of Arnold and LulaBelle (Bowers) Walters, in Burton, MI. Jerry was employed as a Mechanic for many years, working for Roehrs and Graff before his retirement.