Harold “Dean” Broka

Harold “Dean” BrokaHarold “Dean” Broka, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1945, the son of Harold and Angeline “Orrine” (Wager) Broka, in Gladwin.On January 18, 1969, he married the love of his life, Sandra McPherson.

Joyce Rae Fanslow

Joyce Rae FanslowJoyce Rae Fanslow, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1943, the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Goodeman) Ritter, in Saginaw.On Nov. 25, 1972, she married Larry Fanslow.

Connie L. Oard

Connie L. OardConnie L. Oard, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Connie was born on Sept. 25, 1948, the daughter of Maurice and Harriet (Hathaway) Ranes, in Gladwin.On May 4, 1968, Connie married her high school sweet heart and the love of her life, Dennis Oard.

Joan Gladys Rau

Joan Gladys RauJoan Gladys Rau, age 92, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Brook of Gladwin surrounded by family members on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born on Jan. 3, 1934, to Adolph and Augustina (Burkholz) Wolfe at their family home in Sherman Township.

Judith Theresa Kind

Judith Theresa KindJudith Theresa Kind went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2026 after a brief stay in the ICU.Judy was born on April 5, 1959 in Detroit, MI, to Frances and Joseph Geml. As a child she enjoyed spending time at her grandparents candy store and exploring the city with her sister.

Aaron B. Eagleson

Aaron B. EaglesonAaron B. Eagleson, age 42, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on Sept. 28, 1983, the son of Kenneth and Denise Eagleson in Midland. Aaron drove semi-trucks from coast to coast for several years for Schneider.

Laura Irene McKimmy

Laura Irene McKimmyLaura Irene McKimmy, age 92, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2026. She was born April 29, 1933, the oldest of five children, to Otis and Bertha (Lake) Spencer, in Beaverton, MI.On Jan. 3, 1953, Laura married the love of her life, Merle McKimmy.

Connie L. Oard

Connie L. OardConnie L. Oard, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Connie was born on Sept. 25, 1948, the daughter of Maurice and Harriet (Hathaway) Ranes, in Gladwin.On May 4, 1968, Connie married her high school sweet heart and the love of her life, Dennis Oard.

Shirley Ann Catey

Shirley Ann CateyShirley Ann Catey, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Gladwin, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on Jan. 31, 1938, in Sparta, Michigan, to the late Cecil L. and Viola L. (Bridges) Hughes, who preceded her in death.

James Edward Von Ins

James Edward Von InsJames Edward Von Ins, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 15. He was born in Columbus, OH, worked for several years in Bay City, MI and retired in Gladwin.On June 3, 1999, he married Sherry Wood. Together they shared 26 years filled with love and cherished memories.