Chris “Stanley” Whitmer I

Chris “Stanley” Whitmer I, age 71, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, along with his son, Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II and brother, Ronald G. Whitmer.He was born on June 18, 1954, the son of Robert Whitmer and Juanita Whitehouse in Midland, MI.

Marguerite (Marge) Skaggs

Marguerite (Marge) SkaggsMarguerite (Marge) Skaggs nee Gennette passed away on May 3, 2026 at her home in St. Clair Shores, MI. She was 97 years old and was born on March 9, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Bernardo and Caterina Gennette.She lived a life dedicated to family and friends.

William J. “Bill” Torres

William J. “Bill” TorresWilliam J. “Bill” Torres, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1943, the son of Carl and June (Frederickson) Torres, in Midland.On August 30, 1991, he married the love of his life, Riva Eastman.

Meagan A. Elkins

Meagan A. ElkinsMeagan A. Elkins, age 40, of Gladwin passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 following a long battle with Leukemia.She was born on April 16, 1986, the daughter of Charles Estes and Tammy Sagash, in Clare. Meagan worked as CNA for several years.

Kayci Jo (Cummings) Johnson

Kayci Jo (Cummings) JohnsonKayci Jo (Cummings) Johnson, born Jan. 25, 1975 in Midland, Michigan, passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by family.You know how when you meet a person and you think to yourself: “This is my person?!” Well, Kayci was that person!

Ryan Joseph Sullivan

Ryan Joseph SullivanRyan Joseph Sullivan, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2026, near Ruidoso, New Mexico. A resident of both Ruidoso, NM, and Gladwin, MI, Ryan was a man of extraordinary light and an adventurous spirit who found beauty in every corner of the world he explored.

Kelly Kay Pettit

Kelly Kay PettitKelly Kay Pettit, age 59, passed away on April 24, 2026, at Harbor Woods Adult Foster Care with her family at her side. She was born on May 10, 1966, in Bay City, Michigan, to Leslie “Tom” and Gail (Wright) Pettit.

Cynthia Dawn Pettit

Cynthia Dawn PettitCynthia Dawn Pettit, of Rhodes, loving Nana, mother and wife passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the age of 75.She was born to Jay and Erlene Horton on Nov. 27, 1950 in Pigeon, Michigan.

Joyce Ruth Tuck

Joyce Ruth TuckJoyce Ruth Tuck, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Maddie (Harris) Russell, in Beaverton.On Dec. 13, 1950, she married the love of her life, Gordon Tuck, in Clare County.

Nevin W. Christman Jr.

Nevin W. Christman Jr.Nevin W. Christman Jr., age 81, passed away on April 16, 2026, at his home in Beaverton, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1944, in West Hazelton, PA, to the late Nevin Sr. and Marion (Wetzel) Christman.