Obituaries

Donald Hale

Donald Hale

Donald Hale

Donald HaleDonald Hale, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1942, the son of Lorn and Alice (Thorington) Hale, in Clare County. He was employed as a Master Craftsman for Dow Chemical.
Maria Searfoss

Maria Searfoss

Maria Searfoss

Maria SearfossMaria Searfoss, age 55, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1969, the daughter of Frank and Jacquelyn (Boman) Smelser in West Branch, MI. Maria dedicated her career to helping others as a Foster Care Assistant.
Annette Renee Prosser (Thomas)

Annette Renee Prosser (Thomas)

Annette Renee Prosser (Thomas)

Annette Renee Prosser (Thomas)Annette Renee Prosser (Thomas), age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Gladwin, Michigan.Renee was born on May 24, 1967 in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Pam Bernard.Renee spent many years in Michigan before her path led her to Tennessee.
Louise Bloetscher

Louise Bloetscher

Louise Bloetscher

Louise BloetscherLouise Bloetscher, age 98 of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Patrick “Pete” Boruszewski

Patrick “Pete” Boruszewski

Patrick “Pete” Boruszewski

Patrick “Pete” BoruszewskiPatrick “Pete” Boruszewski, age 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1939, the son of John and Sophie (Horzelski) Boruszewski, in Saginaw.
Janeane M. Young

Janeane M. Young

Janeane M. Young

Janeane M. YoungJaneane M. Young, age 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1947, the daughter of Stanley and Clara (Tohm) Morse, in Midland. On September 15, 1979, Janeane married Jack Young.
Laura Mae Spangler

Laura Mae Spangler

Laura Mae Spangler

Laura Mae SpanglerLaura Mae Spangler, born October 1, 1925 in Lake Leelanau, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ March 14, 2025.
Jack L. Alexander

Jack L. Alexander

Jack L. Alexander

Jack L. AlexanderJack L. Alexander, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born in Farmers Creek, MI on October 29, 1936, to John and Lula Alexander.Jack won a Michigan state championship in the M46 Horseshoe pitching tournament, one of his many awards that he earned.
Harold E. Thorington

Harold E. Thorington

Harold E. Thorington

Harold E. ThoringtonHarold E. Thorington, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025.
John H. Brettschneider

John H. Brettschneider

John H. Brettschneider

John H. BrettschneiderJohn H. Brettschneider, age 91, of Gladwin, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1933, the son of Johann and Anna (Rottenbach) Brettschneider, in Yugoslavia.