Obituaries

Richard E. Downing

Richard E. Downing

Richard E. Downing

Richard E. DowningRichard E. Downing, age 94, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving children. Richard, affectionately known as Dick, was born on January 12, 1931, to Fred and Julia (Hitchcock) Downing.
Karla “Susie” Foutch

Karla “Susie” Foutch

Karla “Susie” Foutch

Karla “Susie” FoutchIn loving memory of Karla “Susie” Foutch who passed away Nov. 14, 2024. She was born Sept. 29, 1946. She previously resided in Flint, MI; and Wooden Shoe in Gladwin County.
Norma J. Maxwell

Norma J. Maxwell

Norma J. Maxwell

Norma J. Maxwell, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1935, the daughter of Percy and Ruey (Freeman) Blades, in Beaverton. She worked at the Hitching Post in Midland where she was a dedicated employee for many years.
Milton Forrest Bain

Milton Forrest Bain

Milton Forrest Bain

Milton Forrest Bain, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1930, the son of Forrest and Lena (Goth) Bain in Allen County, Indiana. At the age of 17, Milton proudly joined the Air Force, serving his country with dedication.
Jeffery “Jeff” R. Wade

Jeffery “Jeff” R. Wade

Jeffery “Jeff” R. Wade

Jeffery “Jeff” R. WadeJeffery “Jeff” R. Wade, aged 39, passed away at his home on February 13, 2025. Born on September 5, 1985, in Elkhart, Indiana, Jeff was the cherished son of Glenn and Melody (Willis) Wade. His warm presence and keen intellect will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Donald Raymond Hoffman

Donald Raymond Hoffman

Donald Raymond Hoffman

Donald Raymond Hoffman, age 77, of Gladwin, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Pigeon, Michigan, to Albert and Marguerite Hoffman (Howard).He proudly served in the U.S.
David Eric Woodby

David Eric Woodby

David Eric Woodby

David Eric Woodby, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1944, the son of Wayne and Marian (Bocks) Woodby, in Grayling. David was a dedicated employee, working as a Technical Writer in the Automotive Industry for many years until his retirement.
Haley Mae Jarosiewicz

Haley Mae Jarosiewicz

Haley Mae Jarosiewicz

Haley Mae Jarosiewicz, 17, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2025. She was born to Rebecca (Jean) Jarosiewicz and Robert Jarosiewicz on November 11, 2007, in Midland, MI.
Ryan Joseph Myers

Ryan Joseph Myers

Ryan Joseph Myers

Ryan Joseph Myers, age 37, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1987, the son of Joseph Myers and Lisa Chadwick. He graduated from Delta College with his Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts and Criminal Justice.
David J. Timmons

David J. Timmons

David J. Timmons

David J. Timmons, age 58, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1966, the son of Raymond Timmons and Charlotte “Maude” Osterhoudt, in Detroit.