Gail A. McKinley

Gail A. McKinley, age 67, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1958, the daughter of Elmer and Ida (Myers) Ruwe, in St. Louis, MO. Gail was dedicated to her work as a Parapro at Beaverton Schools for 15 years.

Tracy Clair Kinne

Tracy Clair Kinne, of Sebring, FL and formerly of Gladwin, passed away Oct.18 following a brief illness.

Constance “Connie” Bloom

Constance “Connie” Bloom, age 79, of Sugar Springs, Gladwin, MI, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. She was born on Oct.11, 1946, the daughter of Donald and Norma Ramsey of New Berlin, New York.She married Richard Bloom and together they shared 32 years filled with love and cherished memories.

Michael H. Leuenberger

Michael H. Leuenberger2 Corinthians 5:8: “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”Michael H. Leuenberger, age 64, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Raymond Ellison Balzer

Raymond E. BalzerRaymond Ellison Balzer, 83 years old, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Raymond was born the son of Edwin Balzer and Mary Jane (Anger) Balzer on Sept. 11, 1942 in Gladwin, MI.Raymond graduated from Gladwin High School in 1960 and joined the Army.

Robert “Bob” McCutcheon

Robert “Bob” McCutcheon, 77, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family. He was born on Dec. 27, 1947, to Preston and Laura McCutcheon.On Aug.

Kati L Cooper

Kati L. Cooper, age 46, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1979, in Bay City, to Richard and Joan Lawrence.Kati worked for many years at Pratt Lake Nursing and Rehab, where she took pride in caring for her patients.

Dirk Lavon Staley Sr

Dirk Lavon Staley Sr.Dirk’s parents tended the family farm in Beaverton, Michigan, and were teachers when they welcomed their son into this world. Dirk, along with his sister, Sharon, were taught the value of hard work and a good education.

John W. “Jack” Steyer

John W. “Jack” SteyerA celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Beaverton United Methodist Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., with a luncheon immediately afterward.

Sherri Lynn Pekar

Sherri Lynn PekarSherri Lynn Pekar of Eaton, Ohio, was born in 1949 in Gladwin, Michigan to Edward Breault and Vera (Ockerman) Breault. She passed away peacefully holding hands with her husband, Thomas Pekar, on Sept. 22, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio.