Obituaries

Robert E. “Bob” Smith

Robert E. “Bob” Smith

Robert E. “Bob” Smith

Robert E. “Bob” Smith passed away on Nov. 8, 2025 at the Saginaw VA Community Living Center Hospice/ Palliative Care. There he was given a “Final Salute” in honor of his service in the Army. Bob was born Jan. 25,1931 in Gladwin, Michigan to parents Wilbur and Vera (Taylor) Smith.
David John “Tank” Adler

David John “Tank” Adler

David John “Tank” Adler

David John “Tank” Adler, age 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Medilodge in Cheboygan, MI. A private family gathering will occur at a later date.David was born in Newberry, MI on Aug. 16, 1950.The eldest child of Walter and Lucille (Friske) Adler.
Lyle Gary Brockway

Lyle Gary Brockway

Lyle Gary Brockway

Lyle Gary Brockway, age 81, of Gladwin passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. He was born on Jan. 14, 1944, the son of Cecil and Electa (Livingston) Brockway, in Flint.Lyle loved his job as a member of the Michigan State Police for 27 years before his retirement in 1992.
Polly Ann McKimmy

Polly Ann McKimmy

Polly Ann McKimmy

Polly Ann McKimmy, age 64, of Coleman, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, after a battle with cancer.She was born on April 26, 1961, to Stephen and Patsy Balakovich, in Clare. On Oct.
Haley L. Butler

Haley L. Butler

Haley L. Butler

Haley L. Butler, age 54, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. She was born on Feb. 6, 1971, in West Branch.Haley worked as a nurse at Gladwin Hospital for many years, where she showed compassion in caring for others.
Dorothy Crawford

Dorothy Crawford

Dorothy Crawford

Dorothy Crawford, age 100, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1925, the daughter of David and Eunice Emma Alfreda (Hicks) Collins, in Sanilac, MI.Dorothy graduated Cum Laude from Caro High School in 1942.
Paula Pearl Schumacher

Paula Pearl Schumacher

Paula Pearl Schumacher

A blossom, Paula Pearl Schumacher, fell Monday, Nov. 3. We mourn the loss of her beautiful presence among us. We rejoice her joining Our Savior and her reunion with her best friend and husband, Guerdon, along with many treasured departed family and friends.Paula was born Dec.
Harry E. Coney Jr.

Harry E. Coney Jr.

Harry E. Coney Jr.

Harry E. Coney Jr.Harry E. Coney Jr. went to his heavenly home on Nov. 3, 2025 after a brief illness. Harry was born on June 8, 1953 to Harry Coney Sr. and Vera Lee Coney (Stroman). He was employed at Dow Corning, retiring after 28 years of employment.
Wanda Darlene West

Wanda Darlene West

Wanda Darlene West

Wanda Darlene WestWanda Darlene West, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2025. She was born on Feb. 29, 1936, in Farwell to Avery and Lydia (Reynolds) Barber.
Nancy Lee Lamb

Nancy Lee Lamb

Nancy Lee Lamb

Nancy Lee Lamb, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.She was born on March 2, 1947, the daughter of James and Laura (Clark) Clifford, in Flint, MI. She met the love of her life, Phillip Lamb, at U of M Flint; they married over spring break in their senior year.