Trayton Smith

Trayton SmithFollowing a hard fight with cancer, it is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Trayton Smith of Beaverton/Gladwin, MI. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, brother, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, generosity, and deep love for his family.

Ervin Jay Clore

Ervin Jay CloreErvin Jay Clore, father, grandfather, brother, and husband was called away from this world in the early morning hours of July 4, 2026.

Victoria “Vicky” May Wolski

Victoria “Vicky” May WolskiVictoria “Vicky” May Wolski (Boychuk), age 85, of Jackson, Michigan, entered the eternal rest on June 24, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. She was born on May 24, 1941, in Sundown, Manitoba, Canada, to John and Kateryna (Kulyk) Boychuk.

Diane G. Anderson

Diane G. AndersonDiane G. Anderson, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on June 23, 2026, at the age of 83.Born on May 20, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Diane lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a love for her community.

Kathleen Vulders

Kathleen VuldersKathleen Vulders, age 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was born on Aug. 22, 1948, the daughter of Lorenzo and Leatha (Euper) Irish, in Flint.She married the love of her life, Steven Vulders.

Gregory “Greg” Lee Marshall

Gregory “Greg” Lee MarshallGregory “Greg” Lee Marshall, age 68, of Michigan, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 21, 2026. Born on Nov. 11, 1957, in Midland, Michigan, he lived a life marked by hard work, humor, creativity, and deep devotion to the people he loved.

Kenneth Lee Cook

Kenneth Lee CookKenneth Lee Cook, age 89, stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 8, 2026.Ken was born on Nov. 27, 1936, in Greenwood Township to John and Verena (Stuermer) Cook. He graduated from Harrison High School in the class of 1954.

Linda Marie Loar

Linda Marie LoarLinda Marie Loar passed away peacefully, at age 76, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama, just weeks before her 77th birthday. She was born on April 30, 1949, in Beaverton, Michigan, to Leo Loar and Bernadine (Edgar) Loar.

Jerod Michael Guoan

Jerod Michael GuoanJerod Michael Guoan, at 23, passed away on June 6, 2026 in Gladwin, MI. He was born on Sept. 5, 2002, in West Branch to Luke and Alissa (Mier) Guoan. Jerod had a passion for the outdoors and loved sharing his experiences with others.

Marilyn F. Wright

Marilyn F. WrightMarilyn F. Wright, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1932, the daughter of Henry and Caroline “Green” Schneuker, in Gladwin. In 1970, she married the love of her life, Edmund Wright.