Duane Ellis Fradenburg

Duane Ellis Fradenburg, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1942, the son of William and Zetta (Graves) Fradenburg. On May 20, 1967, he married the love of his life, Terri Dorcey.

Patricia Lynn Petherbridge

Patricia Lynn Petherbridge, of Beaverton, age 68, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at Gladwin Free Methodist Church later in the spring.

Mary Lucile Reid

Mary ReidMary Lucile Reid, age 99, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1926, the daughter of Francis LeRoy and Goldie Mearel (Fetterolf) Ballard in Gladwin County. Lucile worked during high school at Schwager’s Department Store.

Bruce Duane Lang

Bruce LangBruce Duane Lang, 69, was called home to the Lord on Dec. 9, 2025, after a brief illness.

William James Johnston

Jim JohnstonWilliam “Jim” James Johnston, passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, while holding the hand of the love of his life, Carol Johnston. They were married for 62 (almost 63) years, and shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories.

Ruby Grimmett

Ruby GrimmettRuby Grimmett, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. She was born on May 21, 1932, the daughter of Marshall and Georgia (Kershner) Pence in Marfrance, West Virginia. On March 14, 1953, she married the love of her life, Howard Grimmett.

Karen Sue Mielke

Karen Sue MielkeKaren Sue Mielke, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Dec. 2, 2025. She was born on Nov. 1, 1949, the daughter of William D. and Mary E. (Gallery) Meekhof, in Midland. On May 29, 1971 Karen married the love of her life, Curtiss Mielke.

Lester “LeRoy” Schuler

Lester “LeRoy” SchulerLester “LeRoy” Schuler, 89, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025 at the Horizon VI in Gladwin, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on August 26, 1936, the son of Lester and Bessie (Blake) Schuler, in Gladwin. He spent nearly his entire life in Gladwin County.

Alma J. Stewart

Alma J. StewartAlma J. Stewart, age 96, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1929, the daughter of Fred and Beatrice (Parcels) Varty. On Nov. 15, 1948, Alma married the love of her life, Bruce Stewart.

Robert Scott Mann

Robert Scott MannRobert Scott Mann, age 68, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Nov. 5, from liver failure at the University of Michigan Medical Center surrounded by those he loved. Rob was born Sept. 3, 1957 in Royal Oak Michigan, the son of Robert and Lillian Mann.