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GLADSTONE -- Ronald Keith Stephens, age 90, of Gladstone passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Gladstone. He was born June 8, 1936 in Newberry, Michigan and was the son Edward and Beulah (Marks) Stephens. Ron graduated from Newberry High School and married the former Ruth Kalnbach on November 13, 1953 and together they raised three children, Keith, Sandra and Gregory. Ruth preceded Ron in death on August 10, 2007.
Ron was employed as the office manager of the Luce County Road Commission for many years until his retirement in 1996. He also served as the McMillian Township Supervisor for 28 years. On June 28, 2010 he married the former Sandra Croasdell and moved to Brighten, Michigan. In 2020 they moved to Rock, Michigan and last year to Gladstone. Ron and Sandra enjoyed wintering in Florida. Ron was a member of the Newberry Elks Lodge and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, golfing and bowling.
Ron is survived by wife Sandra; daughter Sandy (Michael) Waugus of Wausaukee, Wisconsin; son Greg Stephens of Newberry, Michigan; step sons Michael Kanerva of Rock, Michigan and Jerry Kanerva of Brighton, Michigan; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and first wife he was preceded in death by son Keith Stephens; sisters Phyllis Carlson and Nina Williams.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Ronald Stephens will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sara Sleeter officiating. A luncheon will be served following the funeral services in the Bay de Noc Room located at the Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry, Michigan. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the Stephens family with the arrangements and online condoles can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.
