Obituaries

Chet M. Loar

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Chet M. Loar Chet M. Loar, age 52, of Beaverton, passed away on April 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. A service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Beaverton Activity Center.

Esther Van Gieson

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Esther Van Gieson Esther Van Gieson, “Rody” to friends and family, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 29. She was 94.

Michael George Pigion

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Michael George Pigion Michael George Pigion, age 71, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his winter home in Moore Haven, FL. He was born on June 8, 1952, in Detroit, MI to the late George and Vonna (Burns) Pigion.

Wesley Roy Frick

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Wesley Roy Frick Wesley Roy Frick, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on October 20, 1933, in Ortonville, Michigan, the son of Ellis and Effie (Bennett) Frick.

Beatrice “Bea” Kennedy

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Beatrice “Bea” Kennedy Beatrice “Bea” Kennedy, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 30, 1945, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Virgil Sr.

Eugene “Gene” Strine

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Eugene “Gene” Strine Eugene “Gene” Strine, age 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 16, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Ellsworth and Gertrude (Grovesteen) Strine.

Janet Diane Kimbro

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Janet Diane Kimbro Janet Diane Kimbro, age 82, passed away in the comfort of her Gladwin home, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Surviving is her son, Scott (Shari); sister, Sharon Crom (David) and sister, Linda Bachman.

Robert Cassiday

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Robert Cassiday Robert Cassiday, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1942, in Gladwin, Michigan the beloved son of Everett and Alfreda Cassiday.