Obituaries

Keith H. Ranes

Keith H. Ranes

Keith H. Ranes

Keith H. Ranes, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1936, the son of Lester and Lillie May (Page) Ranes, in Beaverton.Keith was a veteran of the United States Army.
Don Hoffman

Don Hoffman

Don Hoffman

A Celebration of Life will be held for Don Hoffman on July 4, at 3603 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.A service will be held at 12 p.m. followed by hamburgers and hot dogs.Please bring your lawn chair, a dish to pass, and your own drinks.

Ruth Margaret (White) Thomas

Ruth Margaret (White) Thomas, age 98, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025.Ruth was born in Billings, Michigan, to William White and Hilda Graves. She graduated from Beaverton High School in 1945 and later attended Lansing Community College. In 1949, she married Richard M.
Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh, age 72, of Coleman, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1952, the son of Ray and Beryl McIntosh, in Gladwin. He married the love of his life, Rebecca Ross, and together they shared many years of love and cherished memories.
Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky) of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born on December 16, 1950 to John and Lillian Leposky (Hoard) in Harrison, Michigan. Barb loved to tell funny stories and was dedicated to her family.
Lesley Platz

Lesley Platz

Lesley Platz

Lesley PlatzLesley Platz, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, to Charles and Betty Riggs. On June 15, 1968, Lesley married the love of her life, Neil Platz, in Pennsylvania.
Steve “Firebat” Johnson

Steve “Firebat” Johnson

Steve “Firebat” Johnson

Steve “Firebat” JohnsonSteve “Firebat” Johnson, age 80, of Sugar Springs, passed away on May 29, 2025. He was born in South Gate, California, to Elwyn and Rosa Johnson.Steve spent three years serving in the United States Navy, then proudly served as a firefighter with the L.A.
Deborah “Debbie” Boynton

Deborah “Debbie” Boynton

Deborah “Debbie” Boynton

Deborah “Debbie” BoyntonDeborah “Debbie” Boynton, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Fred and Delores Shaver.On November 15, 1968, Debbie married the love of her life, Garey Boynton.
Jerome E. Allen

Jerome E. Allen

Jerome E. Allen

Jerome E. AllenJerome E. Allen, age 90, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1934, in Belleville, Michigan, to Joseph and Pearl Hazel Allen. He had a passion for the outdoors and worked as a forester for many years.
Wilma Carriveau

Wilma Carriveau

Wilma Carriveau

Wilma CarriveauWilma Carriveau, age 97, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Ova and Bernice Nunez.A devoted homemaker, Wilma dedicated her life to caring for others.