Sally Ann (Hock) Hall

Sally Ann (Hock) HallSally Ann (Hock) Hall, age 84 of Gladwin, passed away Jan. 24, 2026. She was born Dec. 7, 1941 – the very day Pearl Harbor was bombed, in Davison, Michigan to Harold and Florence Hock. Sally married Daniel Bert Hall on Sept. 25, 1958.

Gordon R. Bushong

Gordon R. BushongGordon R. Bushong, age 92, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at Navarre Gardens, Navarre, Florida.Gordon was born Jan. 30, 1933 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Dorothy L.(Townsend) Bushong and Frank W. Bushong.

Melvin “Joe” Otto Jr.

Melvin “Joe” Otto Jr.Melvin “Joe” Otto Jr., passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026, in Gladwin, MI, at the age of 93. Born on April 10, 1932, in Bay Port, MI.Joe’s early life in Sebewaing set the stage for a lifetime of dedication and hard work. He graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1949.

Terrence “Terry” Leo Plude

Terrence “Terry” Leo Plude, age 68, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.He was born on Oct. 3, 1957 to Edward and Lucille Plude of Gladwin. He lived his entire life in Gladwin County.He started working at Perry’s IGA in Beaverton, Michigan after graduating high school.

Rachel Marie Matthew

Rachel Marie MatthewOur grandmother Rachel Marie Matthew of Beaverton, MI has passed away. She was born on Nov. 21, 1940, the daughter of Edward and Ruthann Fisher in Midland, Michigan. Rachel was a lifelong member of the F.O.E. Auxiliary for Aerie 3655, including serving as the ladies president.

Steven Cecil Vulders

Steven Cecil VuldersSteven Cecil Vulders, age 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. He was born on May 17, 1948, the son of Cecil and Zelphia (Robertson) Vulders, in Flint. He married the love of his life, Kathleen Irish.

Patrick H. Reiner

Patrick H. ReinerPatrick H. Reiner, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. He was born on Dec. 5, 1947, the son of Henry and Aldis Ann (Thorlakson) Reiner in Detroit.In 1980, Patrick married the love of his life, Annie Brighton.

Emma A. Otto

Emma A. OttoEmma A. Otto, age 97, of Beaverton, formerly of East Detroit, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. She was born on Dec. 11, 1928, the daughter of Earl and Emmy (Fredriksson) Raymond, in Detroit. In 1947, she married the love of her life, John Otto.

Margaret Marie Lentner

Margaret Marie LentnerMargaret Marie Lentner, age 65, of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.Margaret was born on July 26, 1960 in Gladwin, Michigan to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Wentworth) Cuddie.

Kenneth W. Ellis

Kenneth W. EllisKenneth W. Ellis, age 87, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Gladwin.He was born June 9, 1938, the son of Wayne and Elenor (nee Breault) Ellis in Gladwin, Michigan.