Richard A. Esiline

Richard A. EsilineRichard A. Esiline, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.He was born on Oct. 17, 1937, the son of Earl and Alice (McDermott) Esiline in Detroit. On Dec. 5, 1959, he married Linda Zelt and together they shared 66 years filled with love and cherished memories.

Charles Steven Breece

Charles Steven BreeceCharles Steven Breece, Jr., age 69, of Gladwin, died Wednesday evening, Jan.28, 2026, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1956, in Detroit, son of the late Charles Steven and Lula Mae (Getz) Breece, Sr. Steven grew up in Gladwin and attended Gladwin Schools.

Solomon “Sol” Horn

Solomon “Sol” HornSolomon “Sol” Horn, age 89, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1936, the son of Clifford and Doris (McKimmy) Horn in Beaverton.

Jill Eileen Harmon

Jill Eileen HarmonJill Eileen Harmon, age 75, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Dec. 4, 1950, the daughter of Francis and Edna (Colbeck) Dicken, in Gladwin.On Nov. 10, 1984, she married the love of her life, David Harmon.

Vivian Potter

Vivian PotterVivian Potter, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. She was born on Jan. 18, 1935, the daughter of Edwin and Kathryn (Loveland) Cates, in Coalinga, CA. On Oct.

Sally Ann (Hock) Hall

Sally Ann (Hock) HallSally Ann (Hock) Hall, age 84 of Gladwin, passed away Jan. 24, 2026. She was born Dec. 7, 1941 – the very day Pearl Harbor was bombed, in Davison, Michigan to Harold and Florence Hock. Sally married Daniel Bert Hall on Sept. 25, 1958.

Gordon R. Bushong

Gordon R. BushongGordon R. Bushong, age 92, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at Navarre Gardens, Navarre, Florida.Gordon was born Jan. 30, 1933 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Dorothy L.(Townsend) Bushong and Frank W. Bushong.

Melvin “Joe” Otto Jr.

Melvin “Joe” Otto Jr.Melvin “Joe” Otto Jr., passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026, in Gladwin, MI, at the age of 93. Born on April 10, 1932, in Bay Port, MI.Joe’s early life in Sebewaing set the stage for a lifetime of dedication and hard work. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1949.

Terrence “Terry” Leo Plude

Terrence “Terry” Leo Plude, age 68, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.He was born on Oct. 3, 1957 to Edward and Lucille Plude of Gladwin. He lived his entire life in Gladwin County.He started working at Perry’s IGA in Beaverton, Michigan after graduating high school.

Rachel Marie Matthew

Rachel Marie MatthewOur grandmother Rachel Marie Matthew of Beaverton, MI has passed away. She was born on Nov. 21, 1940, the daughter of Edward and Ruthann Fisher in Midland, Michigan. Rachel was a lifelong member of the F.O.E. Auxiliary for Aerie 3655, including serving as the ladies president.