Obituaries

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo

Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1938, the son of JM and Ruth (Patton) Rambo, in Royal Oak, MI. On March 8, 1991, Byron married Patricia Dugan Wasik.
Gaylond R. Smith

Gaylond R. Smith

Gaylond R. Smith

Gaylond R. Smith, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Thelma (Schnaidt) Smith, in Pontiac. On Oct.
David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr.

David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr.

David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr.

David “Dave” L. Swiatkowski Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 23, 2025. Born on Aug. 5, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, to Stanley J. and Alice M.
Richard Allen Boyer

Richard Allen Boyer

Richard Allen Boyer

Richard Allen Boyer, age 92 of Midland, died Aug. 19, 2025 in Midland, Michigan. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on Feb. 3, 1933 to the late Allen G. and Georgia M. Boyer. Richard graduated from Beaverton High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in Sept. 1952 during the Korean War.
Kenneth Harold Lambert

Kenneth Harold Lambert

Kenneth Harold Lambert

Kenneth Harold Lambert, age 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, Aug.13, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1951, the son of Harold and Grace (Pierson) Lambert, in Pontiac, MI.On Nov. 23, 1998, he married the love of his life, Betty Lou Trumble.
Timothy James Shultz

Timothy James Shultz

Timothy James Shultz

Timothy James ShultzTimothy James Shultz, age 63, of Hudsonville, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2025, and is with his Lord and Savior.
Fred L. Buzzell

Fred L. Buzzell

Fred L. Buzzell

Fred L. BuzzellFred L. Buzzell, a man of adventure and kindness, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the Gladwin Pine Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
Randy David Grimes

Randy David Grimes

Randy David Grimes

Randy David GrimesRandy David Grimes, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away August 13, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on November 20, 1956, the son of Frank and Kathleen (Ross) Grimes. Randy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country with pride.
Bonnie Kay Martis

Bonnie Kay Martis

Bonnie Kay Martis

Bonnie Kay MartisBonnie Kay Martis (Cassiday), age 83, passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Midland, Michigan. Born on Aug.
Larry S. Clark

Larry S. Clark

Larry S. Clark

Larry S. ClarkLarry S. Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Aug. 13, 2025. Born on July 15, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, Larry lived a life devoted to service, hard work, and love for his family.