Norma Ritter

Norma RitterNorma Ritter, age 94, of Beaverton, formerly of Midland, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1929, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Gay) Eastman in Midland, MI. On October 2, 1948, Norma married the love of her life, John Ritter.

Lenard (Buck) Lee Govitz

Lenard (Buck) Lee GovitzLenard (Buck) Lee Govitz went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 22, 2024.

Mary Etta DiVenere

Mary Etta DiVenereMary Etta DiVenere, age 88, of Gladwin, MI, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Mary was born to Harry and Charlotte Neal on April 7, 1936 and was married to Leo DiVenere on September 10, 1956.

Kathleen “Kathy” O’Rourke

Kathleen “Kathy” O’Rourke, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, while living with her daughter Kelly (Bill) Burkhart in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born on January 23, 1943 to Joseph and Albina Partyka and married the love of her life John “Jack” O’Rourke on July 18, 1964.

George Henry Whitney III

George Henry Whitney IIIGeorge Henry Whitney III, age 75, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1949, the son of Pat and George Henry Whitney I, in Gladwin, MI.

Jessica Lee Shanahan-Galley

Jessica Lee Shanahan-GalleyJessica Lee Shanahan-Galley, age 43, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born on February 10, 1981, in Bay City, MI, to David and Lisa (Cipolletti) Dailey.

Edward Francis Klaus Jr.

Edward Francis Klaus Jr.Edward Francis Klaus Jr., affectionately known as Eddie, was a beacon of strength and joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Born on February 22, 1966, in Madison Heights, Michigan, to Sandra Klaus and the late Edward Francis Klaus Sr.

Carlene Neelis

Carlene Neelis, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1946, to Bill and Clella (Duckworth) Hall in Gladwin. Carlene was a dedicated worker, serving her community at the local Laundromat for 18 years and as a caregiver for 15 years.

Norma Marian (Washmuth) Babcock

Norma Marian (Washmuth) BabcockIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Norma Marian (Washmuth) Babcock, on November 4, 2024, at the age of 100.

Carlene Neelis

Carlene Neelis, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1946, to Bill and Clella (Duckworth) Hall in Gladwin. Carlene was a dedicated worker, serving her community at the local Laundromat for 18 years and as a caregiver for 15 years.