Connie Lee Harkrader

Connie Lee Harkrader Connie Lee Harkrader went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2023, after losing her battle with a stroke. Born Connie Lee Smith on March 10, 1954, she was the oldest of nine children born to Beverley and Merle Smith of Rhodes, MI.

Chad Randall Hetherington

Chad Randall Hetherington, age 49, of Gladwin, Michigan tragically lost his life, while fishing, May 1, 2023 on the Manistee River, just below the Tippy Dam. Chad was born October 10, 1973 to Randall and Candace (Merrick) Hetherington in Midland, Michigan.

Bonnie Klott

Bonnie Klott, age 75, of Sugar Springs, in Gladwin, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1947. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Klott; father, Henry A. Zuelch Jr. and mother, Phyllis I. Leavoy.

Peggy Roth

Peggy Roth left us after 90 years, on April 29, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Village in Ypsilanti. A sports fan to the end, her last call was advice on who the Seahawks should draft.

Patterson B. Alward

Patterson B. Alward (Piddy) entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was born April 27, 2001 in Saginaw, Michigan and moved to the greater Grand Rapids area as a toddler. Piddy grew up a happy child and lived his life to the fullest.

Frederick Edward Norton

Frederick Edward Norton, age, 73, of Belleville IL, born on September 30, 1949 in West Branch, West Branch, MI, to Ivan and Neoma, nee Vincent, Norton died on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Karan R. Maki

Karan R. Maki (Mather/ Matz), age 79, of Coleman, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1943, the daughter of John “Jack” Mather and Edna Carman in Flint. She loved bingo, pool, and euchre. She knew how to party, and always had a fun time with family and friends.

Shirley V. Carlson

Shirley V. Carlson, age 95, of Gladwin, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at MyMichigan-Gladwin following a brief illness. She was born in Detroit on December 29, 1027 to the late Roy and Hazel (Raymond) Champagne. She married Maynard Carlson on June 7, 1947, at St.

Priscilla “Pattie” Geno

Priscilla “Pattie” Geno, age 72, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1950, in Saginaw. On April 27, 1991, she was united in marriage to Roger Geno Jr. in Gladwin. Pattie worked as a bartender and cook for several restaurants throughout Gladwin County.

Jean Marie (Sullivan) Smith

Jean Marie (Sullivan) Smith, age 82, of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2023. Jean was born in Prudenville on September 1, 1940 to Austin and Dora (Thomas) Sullivan. Jean graduated from Gladwin High School in June 1958.