Obituaries

Grace Kirby

Grace Kirby

Grace Kirby

Grace KirbyGrace Kirby, age 75, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1949, the daughter of Phillip and Betty (Tonkin) Allen, in Flint.
John W. “Jack” Steyer

John W. “Jack” Steyer

John W. “Jack” Steyer

John W. “Jack” SteyerJohn W. “Jack” Steyer, a devoted Christian, skilled craftsman, and beloved community member, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 86.Born in Bay County, Michigan, on September 23, 1938, Jack’s life was rooted in faith, family, and service.
Marshall Salvatore Grillo

Marshall Salvatore Grillo

Marshall Salvatore Grillo

Marshall Salvatore GrilloMarshall Salvatore Grillo passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2025.Marshall was born in Utica, NY, to Ralph M. Grillo and Nancy Steppello Grillo.
Robert, “Bob”, Eugene Hall

Robert, “Bob”, Eugene Hall

Robert, “Bob”, Eugene Hall

Robert, “Bob”, Eugene HallRobert, “Bob”, Eugene Hall, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his family and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1931, the son of William and Clella (Duckworth) Hall, in West Virginia.
Peter Stanek

Peter Stanek

Peter Stanek

Peter StanekPeter Stanek, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1941, in Clare. Peter worked in construction with the Local Union 1098 for many years until his retirement.He married the love of his life, Evelyn Rose Boyer.
Yvonne M. “Mimi” Otto

Yvonne M. “Mimi” Otto

Yvonne M. “Mimi” Otto

Yvonne M. “Mimi” OttoYvonne M. “Mimi” Otto passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 26, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born on January 22, 1935 in Sebewaing, MI to Clarence and Charlotte (Wiechert) Jahr. She graduated from Sebewaing High School and worked in Bay City.
Brian Donald Genaw

Brian Donald Genaw

Brian Donald Genaw

Brian Donald GenawBrian Donald Genaw, age 71, of Beaverton, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Brian was born May 30, 1954 the son of Donald and Mary Blanche (Larion) Genaw.
Arthur “Lee” Leasher

Arthur “Lee” Leasher

Arthur “Lee” Leasher

Arthur “Lee” LeasherArthur “Lee” Leasher, age 94, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Lee was born on February 19, 1931, in Isabella County. He graduated from Blanchard High in 1949, then was proud to serve in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict.
Douglas Gallier

Douglas Gallier

Douglas Gallier

Douglas GallierDouglas Gallier passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 76 after a long battle with brain cancer. Doug was born to Marvin and Nedra (Sander) Gallier in May of 1949.
Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey

Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey

Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey

Randolph “Randy” J. IveyRandolph “Randy” J. Ivey, age 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1944, the son of Walter and Electa “Letty” (Wells) Ivey, in Pinconning. Randy was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served from 1962-1966.