Obituaries

JoAnne Clagg

JoAnne Clagg

JoAnne Clagg

JoAnne ClaggJoAnne Clagg, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.JoAnne was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, faithful servant, and the glue that held her family together. Her deep love for Jesus guided the way she lived and loved others.
Lois M. Wilson

Lois M. Wilson

Lois M. Wilson

Lois M. WilsonLois M. Wilson, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1943, the daughter of Eugene and Stella (Roza) Fournier, in Detroit, MI. On September 23, 1961, she married the love of her life, Donald Wilson.
Linda Morgan

Linda Morgan

Linda Morgan

Linda MorganLinda Morgan, age 79, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when completed.Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Assembly of God Church in Gladwin.
Joan Gail Balmforth

Joan Gail Balmforth

Joan Gail Balmforth

Joan Gail BalmforthJoan Gail Balmforth, age 81, of Alger, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1945, the daughter of Preston and Helen (King) Warden, in Coloma, MI. Joan worked as a Dispatcher in Genesee County for many years until her retirement.
Mary Jane Thorington

Mary Jane Thorington

Mary Jane Thorington

Mary Jane ThoringtonMary Jane Thorington, age 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Jan Haberland

Jan Haberland

Jan Haberland

Jan HaberlandJan Haberland, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Bloomington, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family.
David L. Simons

David L. Simons

David L. Simons

David L. SimonsDavid L. Simons “Pops”, age 67, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1959 in Flint.He started his career working at General Motors. He spent many years with them and later in life worked at Wolverine until his retirement.

Donald E. Courneya

Donald E. Courneya, age 87, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away July 10, 2026, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of North Idaho. He was born on Jan. 7, 1939, in Standish, Michigan, to Ernest and Estelle Courneya.Donald married Anna Lee Burr on January 9, 1965.
Michael Wayne Drey

Michael Wayne Drey

Michael Wayne Drey

Michael Wayne DreyMichael Wayne Drey, 78, of Ottumwa, died at 9:48 a.m. July 8, 2026 at his home.He was born March 6, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO to Lyle Wayne and Ladora Grace Sikes Drey.
Leonard J. Witkowski

Leonard J. Witkowski

Leonard J. Witkowski

Leonard J. WitkowskiLeonard J. Witkowski, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on Aug. 13, 1947, the son of Leonard and Adella (Sowulewski) Witkowski, in Saginaw. He was employed with General Motors for 34 years, until his retirement.