Obituaries

Brian Donald Genaw

Brian Donald Genaw

Brian Donald Genaw

Brian Donald GenawBrian Donald Genaw, age 71, of Beaverton, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Brian was born May 30, 1954 the son of Donald and Mary Blanche (Larion) Genaw.
Arthur “Lee” Leasher

Arthur “Lee” Leasher

Arthur “Lee” Leasher

Arthur “Lee” LeasherArthur “Lee” Leasher, age 94, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Lee was born on February 19, 1931, in Isabella County. He graduated from Blanchard High in 1949, then was proud to serve in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict.
Douglas Gallier

Douglas Gallier

Douglas Gallier

Douglas GallierDouglas Gallier passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 76 after a long battle with brain cancer. Doug was born to Marvin and Nedra (Sander) Gallier in May of 1949.
Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey

Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey

Randolph “Randy” J. Ivey

Randolph “Randy” J. IveyRandolph “Randy” J. Ivey, age 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1944, the son of Walter and Electa “Letty” (Wells) Ivey, in Pinconning. Randy was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served from 1962-1966.
Keith H. Ranes

Keith H. Ranes

Keith H. Ranes

Keith H. Ranes, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1936, the son of Lester and Lillie May (Page) Ranes, in Beaverton.Keith was a veteran of the United States Army.
Don Hoffman

Don Hoffman

Don Hoffman

A Celebration of Life will be held for Don Hoffman on July 4, at 3603 Pratt Lake Road in Gladwin.A service will be held at 12 p.m. followed by hamburgers and hot dogs.Please bring your lawn chair, a dish to pass, and your own drinks.

Ruth Margaret (White) Thomas

Ruth Margaret (White) Thomas, age 98, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025.Ruth was born in Billings, Michigan, to William White and Hilda Graves. She graduated from Beaverton High School in 1945 and later attended Lansing Community College. In 1949, she married Richard M.
Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh

Tom McIntosh, age 72, of Coleman, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1952, the son of Ray and Beryl McIntosh, in Gladwin. He married the love of his life, Rebecca Ross, and together they shared many years of love and cherished memories.
Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)

Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky)Barbara Jayne Smith (Leposky) of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born on December 16, 1950 to John and Lillian Leposky (Hoard) in Harrison, Michigan. Barb loved to tell funny stories and was dedicated to her family.
Lesley Platz

Lesley Platz

Lesley Platz

Lesley PlatzLesley Platz, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, to Charles and Betty Riggs. On June 15, 1968, Lesley married the love of her life, Neil Platz, in Pennsylvania.