Stephen Ritchie

Stephen Ritchie, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born on December 25, 1945, the son of Vern and Lila (VanHorn) Ritchie in Gladwin. On October 21, 1972, he was united in marriage to Doris Saladine in West Branch. He was a lifetime farmer and truck driver.

James Carl Wright Sr.

James Carl Wright Sr. James Carl Wright Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, surrounded by family in his home. James, fondly known as ‘Jim’, was born to Carl and Ella Grayce, on October 12, 1939, in Gladwin, Michigan.

Gale Lee Whitford

Gale Lee Whitford Gale Lee Whitford of Gladwin, MI passed away September 9, 2023. Gale was born April 11, 1928 in Orange County, CA to Stanley Whitford and Alice Pitcher.

Homer McMahan

Homer McMahan Homer McMahan, age 96, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1927, the son of Riley and Bertha (Morris) McMahan in Corning, Arkansas. On July 2, 1966, he was united in marriage to Barbara (Burt) Holmes in Pontiac, MI.

Billy Davis Reno

Billy Davis Reno Billy Davis Reno, age 85, of Frankenmuth, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1937, the son of Cortez and Hazel (Davis) Reno in Belmont, Mississippi. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School and attended Mott Community College.

MaryJane B. Kepes

MaryJane B. Kepes MaryJane B. Kepes, born February 17, 1934, in Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023, in Gladwin, MI. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, leaving behind a large and loving family.

Kenneth Ward Anderson

Kenneth Ward Anderson Kenneth Ward Anderson, age 82, of Elwell, MI returned to his Heavenly Father on September 2, 2023. Ken was born on July 27, 1941 to Ward and Wava (Andrews) Anderson in Alma, MI. Ken attended St.

Kurt Alexander Bower

Kurt Alexander Bower Kurt Alexander Bower, beloved son, succumbed to his battle with C.O.P.D and cancer and sadly passed away on August 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Orin, and sister, Denise.

Betty Jane Wendling

Betty Jane Wendling Betty Jane Wendling, age 82, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1941, the daughter of Mathew and Jane (Orlowski) Nicol in Saginaw, MI.

Orval W. Grove

Orval W. Grove Orval W. Grove, age 82 of Lake, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Orval was born October 31, 1940 the son of Mervin and Lela (Parker) Grove. He married his high school sweetheart Judy Klein in November of 1958.