Douglas R. Mienk

Douglas R. MienkDouglas R. Mienk MD, age 72, of Farwell, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, August 8, at My Michigan Health in Midland. Doug was born the son of Roy L. and Dianne (Green) Mienk on Oct. 20, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan.

Nancy J. Newman

Nancy J. NewmanNancy J. Newman, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at The Brook in Gladwin. She was born Feb. 8, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of William and Hilda (Beaverson) Sanzenbach.

William “Bill” Muma

William “Bill” MumaWilliam “Bill” Muma, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1949, the son of Harold and Betty (Fiser) Muma, in Roscommon County. On March 11, 1972, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Strump.

Sandra DeVenny

Sandra DeVennySandra DeVenny, age 81, of Gladwin, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1944, the daughter of James and Rosie (Sites) Pleasants, in Gladwin. On August 1, 1964, Sandra married the love of her life, Richard DeVenny.

Robert (Bob) Arthur Atwater

Robert (Bob) Arthur AtwaterRobert (Bob) Arthur Atwater, age 88 passed away with his girls by his side on August 1, 2025. Bob was born on May 20, 1937 to Cyrus B. and Irene B. Atwater of Bay City, Michigan.

Geraldine Carper

Geraldine CarperGeraldine Carper, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1937, the daughter of Delmar and Mary (Near) Yeager, in Gladwin. Geraldine married the love of her life, James Carper.

Douglas (Doug) Lynn Short

Douglas (Doug) Lynn ShortDouglas (Doug) Lynn Short of Burlington, Wisconsin, was born on February 7, 1955. After a brief illness caused by a silent and aggressive cancer, he bravely and peacefully left this life on July 22nd, 2025.He was surrounded by his family, both in person and in spirit.

Joe T. Foss

Joe T. FossJoe T. Foss, age 70, of Clare, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the McLaren Central Michigan Hospital of Mt.Pleasant, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer.

Catherine Joan Yager

Catherine Joan YagerCatherine Joan Yager, age 81, of Houghton Lake passed away on Friday July 25, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare.Catherine was born on January 16, 1944 in Midland, Michigan to Joseph and Augusta (Mohowitsch) Hegyi.

Wendy Kay Nichols

Wendy Kay NicholsWendy Kay Nichols, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her children after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Born on March 31, 1954, to Donald Sr.