Obituaries

Elizabeth Jean Looker

Elizabeth Jean Looker

Elizabeth Jean Looker

Elizabeth Jean LookerElizabeth Jean Looker, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1952, the daughter of James and Elaine (White) Mather, in Gladwin. On July 15, 1972, Liz married the love of her life, Martin Looker.
James William Tolly

James William Tolly

James William Tolly

James William Tolly, age 97, of Beaverton and Big Rapids, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025.
Flossie B. Augustine

Flossie B. Augustine

Flossie B. Augustine

Flossie B. Augustine, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.She was born on April 8, 1948, the daughter of George and Bertha (Mansfield) Good in Roscommon. She married the love of her life, Richard Augustine.
David Lee Longstreth

David Lee Longstreth

David Lee Longstreth

David Lee Longstreth, age 76, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 22, surrounded by loved ones.Born on Sept. 3, 1948, Dave was the youngest of eight children. To all who knew him, he was truly one of a kind, always ready with a witty one-liner.
Mary Elizabeth Hynes

Mary Elizabeth Hynes

Mary Elizabeth Hynes

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hynes, age 90, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Muskegon, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Howell, Michigan on May 23, 1935 to Walter and Elizabeth (Corbin) McQuillan.
David D. Heinz

David D. Heinz

David D. Heinz

David D. Heinz, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1956, the son of Harvey and Marjorie (Pauquette) Heinz.
Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1938, the son of JM and Ruth (Patton) Rambo, in Royal Oak, MI. On March 8, 1991, Byron married Patricia Dugan Wasik.
Gaylond R. Smith

Gaylond R. Smith

Gaylond R. Smith

Gaylond R. Smith, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Thelma (Schnaidt) Smith, in Pontiac. On Oct.
David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr.

David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr.

David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr.

David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 23, 2025. Born on Aug. 5, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, to Stanley J. and Alice M.
Richard Allen Boyer

Richard Allen Boyer

Richard Allen Boyer

Richard Allen Boyer, age 92 of Midland, died Aug. 19, 2025 in Midland, Michigan. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on Feb. 3, 1933 to the late Allen G. and Georgia M. Boyer. Richard graduated from Beaverton High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in Sept. 1952 during the Korean War.