Obituaries

James W. Ghent

James W. Ghent

James W. Ghent

James W. Ghent James W. Ghent, age 82, of Gladwin passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1941, the son of Louis and Margaret (Dolph) Ghent, in Baldwin, MI. He was united in marriage to his wife, Edithe White, and together they shared 63 years.
Don Joyce

Don Joyce

Don Joyce

Don Joyce Don Joyce was born on October 17, 1930 in Salina, Kansas. He died on August 24, 2023. When he was two years old, his father was transferred back to Denver, Colorado where Don attended Regis High School and College.
Judith A. Telfor

Judith A. Telfor

Judith A. Telfor

Judith A. Telfor Judith A. Telfor, age 68, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born on June 25, 1955, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Rubis) Witucki in Bay City. On May 19, 1998, she was united in marriage to Wayne Telfor.
Janice Kay Vedrode

Janice Kay Vedrode

Janice Kay Vedrode

Janice Kay Vedrode The world dimmed on August 10, 2023, as Janice Kay Vedrode, journeyed onward at the age of 63 after a brief, fierce, and courageous battle with cancer.
Dorothy “Jean “Bentley

Dorothy “Jean “Bentley

Dorothy “Jean “Bentley

Dorothy “Jean “Bentley Dorothy “Jean “Bentley, age 85, passed away peacefully into God’s graces after a brief time in hospice care, on August 11, 2023 with the love of her life, and loved ones by her side.
Stephen Leuenberger

Stephen Leuenberger

Stephen Leuenberger

Stephen Leuenberger Stephen Leuenberger, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1938, the son of Herman and Mildred (Colbeck) Leuenberger.
Patrick Reginald Kelly

Patrick Reginald Kelly

Patrick Reginald Kelly

Patrick Reginald Kelly Patrick Reginald Kelly, age 70, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on August 9, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1953 in Mount Clemens, MI, the son of Ormond and Helen (Jones) Kelly. Patrick was a proud graduate of the Howe Military School. He also had a love for old muscle cars.
Nora Ruth Searfoss-Thorpe

Nora Ruth Searfoss-Thorpe

Nora Ruth Searfoss-Thorpe

Nora Ruth Searfoss Thorpe Nora Ruth Searfoss-Thorpe, age 79, of Beaverton, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born in Detroit on February 28, 1944, the daughter of Leeland and Ruth (Doherty) Walton.
Larry Raymond Goedecke Sr

Larry Raymond Goedecke Sr

Larry Raymond Goedecke Sr.

Larry Raymond Goedecke Sr. Larry Raymond Goedecke Sr. passed away on the morning of August 5, 2023, in Midland, Michigan, at the age of 75. He was born in Tawas City, Michigan, on February 15, 1948, to Harold George Goedecke and Florence Elizabeth Goedecke, née Mowbray.
Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith Jerry Smith, age 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 29, 1938, the son of David and Dorothy (Goheen) Smith in Gladwin. On December 20, 1959, he was united in marriage to Betty Schuler.