Carol L. Murphy

Our beautiful and loving mother, Carol L. Murphy, passed away on December 10, 2024 in San Francisco with her children at her side.Carol was born in Saginaw, Michigan to “Dutch” and “Bertie” Schwager.

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Evans

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Evans, age 95, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1929, the daughter of Gay and Bessie (Stuhr) Cohoon, in Flint. On May 29, 1948, she married the love of her life, Morris Evans.

Paul Edwin Shearer

Paul Edwin Shearer “Ed”, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1944, the son of John and Vera (Foor) Shearer, in Gladwin.Ed was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent many years as a dairy farmer.

Arnold Ray Bartlett

Arnold Ray Bartlett, age 96, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska. Arnold was a dedicated employee of General Motors where he worked as a Template Maker for many years until his retirement.

John Marcus McGuire

John Marcus McGuire, of Gladwin, died November 2024. Johnny was born to John and Marcella McGuire on May 19, 1956.

Darlene Mae Barnes

Darlene Mae Barnes, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1946, the daughter of Dennis and Neta (McPherson) Keely, in Flint.

Dawn West

Dawn West, age 66, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1958, the daughter of Grenvul “Buck” and Eleanor Southwell, in Mount Pleasant.Dawn worked as an ultrasound technician for many years, serving patients in both Clare and Gladwin.

Elden H. Coats

Elden H. CoatsElden H. Coats, age 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1939, the son of Harley and Ruth (Hanner) Coats, in Clare County. On September 12, 1964, Elden married the love of his life Dorothy Karolewski in Sanford.

Laurie A. James

Laurie A. JamesLaurie A. James, age 70, of Wayland, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1954, the daughter of Clair “Larry” Kellogg and Shirley Gilmore, in Saginaw.

Michael A. Bierek

Michael A. BierekMichael A. Bierek, age 52, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1972, the son of Anthony and Kathleen (Tatro) Bierek, in Flint.