Obituaries

Steve “Firebat” Johnson

Steve “Firebat” Johnson

Steve “Firebat” Johnson

Steve “Firebat” JohnsonSteve “Firebat” Johnson, age 80, of Sugar Springs, passed away on May 29, 2025. He was born in South Gate, California, to Elwyn and Rosa Johnson.Steve spent three years serving in the United States Navy, then proudly served as a firefighter with the L.A.
Deborah “Debbie” Boynton

Deborah “Debbie” Boynton

Deborah “Debbie” Boynton

Deborah “Debbie” BoyntonDeborah “Debbie” Boynton, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Fred and Delores Shaver.On November 15, 1968, Debbie married the love of her life, Garey Boynton.
Jerome E. Allen

Jerome E. Allen

Jerome E. Allen

Jerome E. AllenJerome E. Allen, age 90, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1934, in Belleville, Michigan, to Joseph and Pearl Hazel Allen. He had a passion for the outdoors and worked as a forester for many years.
Wilma Carriveau

Wilma Carriveau

Wilma Carriveau

Wilma CarriveauWilma Carriveau, age 97, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1928, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Ova and Bernice Nunez.A devoted homemaker, Wilma dedicated her life to caring for others.
Clarence James Tacey

Clarence James Tacey

Clarence James Tacey

Clarence James TaceyMr. Clarence James Tacey, age 90, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his family, following a brief illness on Thursday morning, May 1, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. He was born on February 18, 1935 in Bay County to Prosper and Magdalen (Mulders) Tacey.
Duane “Fuzzy” Robert Govitz

Duane “Fuzzy” Robert Govitz

Duane “Fuzzy” Robert Govitz

Duane “Fuzzy” Robert GovitzOur beloved father, Duane “Fuzzy” Robert Govitz, a true gentleman and devoted dad, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 75. More than just a father, he was our cherished friend, trusted confidant, and unwavering hero.

Charlotte Henshaw

Charlotte Henshaw, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1942, to Samuel and Edith Snooks.Charlotte spent her life caring for others, working as a nurse assistant and always offering kindness and compassion.
John R. Huth

John R. Huth

John R. Huth

John R. HuthJohn R. Huth, age 95, of Gladwin, passed away at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1930, in Michigan to Richard and Mary Huth.John was a proud U.S. veteran who honorably served his country during the Korean War.
Donald “Buzz” Clarence Wagar

Donald “Buzz” Clarence Wagar

Donald “Buzz” Clarence Wagar

Donald “Buzz” Clarence WagarDonald “Buzz” Clarence Wagar, 92, of Midland, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025, at home with his family by his side. He was born on May 27, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan.Don was the son of the late Orlen Wagar and Vera (Glidden) McKimmy.

Donald John Bondlow

Donald John Bondlow, 88, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1937, in Berwyn, Illinois, to William John and Blanche Anna (Soitz) Bondlow.