Frances “Fran” Mary Traxler

Frances “Fran” Mary TraxlerFrances “Fran” Mary Traxler passed away on Feb. 15, 2026, at the age of 65. Frances was born on Jan. 28, 1961, and grew up in the Gladwin/Beaverton area.Throughout her life, Fran found meaning in the people around her.

William “Bee” Warner

William “Bee” Warner, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at home under the care of MyMichigan Hospice.Funeral services for Bee will be held at Brown Corners Church on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Arthur Township Cemetery.

Ronda L. Moore

Ronda L. MooreRonda L. Moore, age 61, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. She was born on Dec. 1, 1964, the daughter of Sandra Engle, in Cincinatti, OH. When she was just two years old, her mother passed away and she was raised by her grandparents, Jess and Irene Wilson.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

A Celebration of Life service for Patricia Lynn Petherbridge, who passed away in December, will be held on Saturday, March 21, at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church in Gladwin, Michigan.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by the service at 12 p.m.

Norman E. Mead

Norman E. MeadNorman E. Mead, age 95, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1930, the son of Philip and Bertha (Burdette) Mead, in Trenton, MI.Norman was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was hardworker and always liked to keep busy.

Devin Harold Muma

Devin Harold MumaDevin Harold Muma, age 48, of Gladwin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at 11:11 a.m. Devin was born in West Branch, MI on Nov. 26, 1977, to Ted and Marla Muma. On Sept. 18, 1999, Devin married his one true love Kelli (Tuck) Muma.

Glen Fitzpatrick

Glen FitzpatrickGlen Fitzpatrick, age 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. He was born on Nov. 21, 1938, the son of Bernard and Emma C. (Brubaker) Fitzpatrick, in Beaverton. On Feb.

Darlene Jessie Powell

Darlene Jessie PowellDarlene Jessie Powell, age 71, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. She was born on Nov. 4, 1954, the daughter of Thomas Hoag and Jessie Whitfield, in Gladwin. On Jan. 2, 1976 she married the love of her life, James Powell.

Walter E. Krompetz Jr.

Walter E. Krompetz Jr.Walter E. Krompetz Jr. age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1937, the son of Walter E. Krompetz Sr. and Cleo Pelch, in Clare.

Michael D. Moore

Michael D. MooreMichael D. Moore, age 73, of Milledgeville, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford.Michael was born March 3, 1952 in Gladwin, MI, the son of James and Florence (Stewart) Moore. He married Judith Garber on Dec. 17, 2000 in Michigan.