Obituaries

Patricia Ann Govitz

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Patricia Ann Govitz Patricia Ann Govitz spent a third of her life battling debilitating physical challenges, and on Thursday, May 9, 2024, she seized victory and escaped her earth-bound shackles for good, soaring to her rightful spot amongst the brightest stars above and earning a hard-won rest. Born to Letha and Lloyd Hagenbaugh on July 24, 1939, Patricia lived her entire life in Beaverton.

William (Bill) Dow Platt

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William (Bill) Dow Platt William (Bill) Dow Platt passed away peacefully in his home on April 24, 2024. William was born on June 13, 1946 to the late Donna and Kenneth (Dr.) Platt.

Kimberly “Kim” Hall

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Kimberly “Kim” Hall Kimberly “Kim” Hall, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 21, 1955, the daughter of Delton and Fay Roach, in Saginaw.

Shirlee Jeanne Baker

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Shirlee Jeanne Baker Shirlee Jeanne Baker, age 65, passed away in her home in the early morning hours of Sunday April 28, 2024. She won her first fight with breast cancer in 2020, but when it came back over these last few months, it proved to be too aggressive to overcome, but she didn’t go without a steadfast fight.

Ronald Lee Young

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Ronald Lee Young Ronald Lee Young, age 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1951, the son of Maxwell James and Dorothy Bell (Gray) Young in Flint.

Mary Harris

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Mary Harris Mary Harris, age 79, passed away at her Gladwin home on April 9, 2024. She is survived by her husband, John L.

Ashley Jernigan

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Ashley Jernigan Ashley Jernigan, age 21, went to be with her Lord and savior after losing her difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 23 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. Ashley was a 2020 graduate of Beaverton High School.

Barbara (Barb) Jean (Foor) Doty

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Barbara (Barb) Jean (Foor) Doty Barbara (Barb) Jean (Foor) Doty, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Barbara was born on October 6, 1941, the daughter of Wendell and Edna (Berg) Foor, of Gladwin.