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.

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.