Karen Sue Mielke

Karen Sue MielkeKaren Sue Mielke, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Dec. 2, 2025. She was born on Nov. 1, 1949, the daughter of William D. and Mary E. (Gallery) Meekhof, in Midland. On May 29, 1971 Karen married the love of her life, Curtiss Mielke.

Lester “LeRoy” Schuler

Lester “LeRoy” SchulerLester “LeRoy” Schuler, 89, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025 at the Horizon VI in Gladwin, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on August 26, 1936, the son of Lester and Bessie (Blake) Schuler, in Gladwin.

Alma J. Stewart

Alma J. StewartAlma J. Stewart, age 96, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1929, the daughter of Fred and Beatrice (Parcels) Varty. On Nov. 15, 1948, Alma married the love of her life, Bruce Stewart.

Robert Scott Mann

Robert Scott MannRobert Scott Mann, age 68, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Nov. 5, from liver failure at the University of Michigan Medical Center surrounded by those he loved.

Norm Doree

Norm DoreeNorm Doree of Gladwin, MI, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct. 6, 1950 to Florence and Eugene Doree of Detroit, MI. Norm dedicated his life to his family and friends.Norm proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971.

Mary Lou Muma

Mary Lou MumaMary Lou Muma, age 83 of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 with her loved ones by her side, at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab. She was born Feb. 22, 1942 to Wayne and Marion Carbeno (Gooden) in Gladwin.She worked for Andy Muma for several years nailing pallets.

Ira Budd Jr.

Ira Budd Jr.Ira Budd Jr., age 70, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.He was born on Oct. 18, 1955, the son of Ira and Ona (Pardee) Budd Sr. in Clare.

Thomaseen “Tomi” Kay Lewis

Thomaseen “Tomi” Kay Lewis, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. She was born on Sept. 17, 1944, the daughter of Thomas and Jeanne (McKay) Lewis in Detroit. Tomi was employed as a Reservation Agent with United Airlines for 30 years until her retirement.

Patricia Eleanor Athey

Patricia Eleanor Athey, age 79, of Beaverton, passed away on Nov. 16, 2025. She was born on Dec. 28, 1945, the daughter of Daniel and Luella (Deitz) Murphy in Vanwert, OH.

Robert E. “Bob” Smith

Robert E. “Bob” Smith passed away on Nov. 8, 2025 at the Saginaw VA Community Living Center Hospice/ Palliative Care. There he was given a “Final Salute” in honor of his service in the Army.