Raymond Ellison Balzer

Raymond E. BalzerRaymond Ellison Balzer, 83 years old, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Raymond was born the son of Edwin Balzer and Mary Jane (Anger) Balzer on Sept. 11, 1942 in Gladwin, MI.Raymond graduated from Gladwin High School in 1960 and joined the Army.

Robert “Bob” McCutcheon

Robert “Bob” McCutcheon, 77, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family. He was born on Dec. 27, 1947, to Preston and Laura McCutcheon.On Aug.

Kati L Cooper

Kati L. Cooper, age 46, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1979, in Bay City, to Richard and Joan Lawrence.Kati worked for many years at Pratt Lake Nursing and Rehab, where she took pride in caring for her patients.

Dirk Lavon Staley Sr

Dirk Lavon Staley Sr.Dirk’s parents tended the family farm in Beaverton, Michigan, and were teachers when they welcomed their son into this world. Dirk, along with his sister, Sharon, were taught the value of hard work and a good education.

John W. “Jack” Steyer

John W. “Jack” SteyerA celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Beaverton United Methodist Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., with a luncheon immediately afterward.

Sherri Lynn Pekar

Sherri Lynn PekarSherri Lynn Pekar of Eaton, Ohio, was born in 1949 in Gladwin, Michigan to Edward Breault and Vera (Ockerman) Breault. She passed away peacefully holding hands with her husband, Thomas Pekar, on Sept. 22, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio.

Edith (Edee) M. Woods

Edith (Edee) M. WoodsEdith (Edee) M Woods of Gladwin passed away Sept. 23, 2025, in the care of her daughter, Shirley Jean, along with Hospice services at her home.Edee was born in Sedalia, MO, where she grew up with 11 brothers and sisters. She married Loyal G Woods, also of Sedalia.

Ronald James Vasich

Ronald James VasichIt is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Ronald James Vasich, March 17, 1944 to Sept. 12, 2025, a devoted husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and beloved friend to many.

Harold Iutzi

Harold Iutzi, 89, of Harrison passed away quietly on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Coleman Fields Assisted Living of Coleman, Michigan. Harold was born Dec. 4, 1935 in rural Hamilton Township, Clare County, Michigan, the son of Rolla and Flossie (Townsend) Iutzi.

Raymond Henry Martin

Raymond Henry Martin, age 89, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on Sept. 18, 1935. Raymond worked in the Plastics and Thermoforming Industry for over 30 years.