Brent Geske
May 19, 1951 – November 10, 2025
Brent Geske, 74, of Naubinway, died Monday, November 10, 2025 at McLaren-Macomb in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
Born May 19, 1951 in Sault Ste. Marie, son of the late Harry and Catherine (Ozanich) Geske, Brent was a 1969 graduate of Rudyard High School and attended Lake Superior State College (now Lake Superior State University) in Sault Ste. Marie.
On July 8, 1969, Brent enlisted into the United States Navy serving stateside as a sonar technician during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on May 11, 1973 attaining the rank of STGSR.
Following his discharge, Brent moved back to Trout Lake where he briefly worked for the railroad, as he did with his father in high school. He moved to California for a few years, returning back to the Upper Peninsula and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Mackinac County Road Commission until his retirement in 2012. In his earlier years, Brent enjoyed hunting and the outdoors.
In addition to his parents, Brent is preceded in death by his sister Karen Sherman and brother Douglas Geske.
Survivors include his loving wife, the former Nina Hanka, whom he married in 2012 in St. Ignace; son Matthew Geske of Wisconsin and daughter Kate Braden Metcalf; grandson A.J.; siblings Debra (Scott) Suggitt of Kinross and Jeffrey (Charlotte) Geske of Lapeer; several nieces and nephews.
Per request, cremation services were accorded. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring/summer of 2026 at the Engadine Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Betty Elaine Barber
September 9, 1932 – November 13, 2025
Longtime Newberry resident, Betty Elaine Barber, 93, died Thursday evening, November 13, 2025 at her residence in the presence of her loving family and the care of North Woods Home Care and Hospice.
Born September 9, 1932 in Ithaca, daughter of the late August and Esther (Brehm) Borsum, Betty was a graduate of Newberry High School and attended Michigan State University for one year.
On December 26, 1953, Betty married Earl L. Barber in Newberry. In addition to being a homemaker raising her family, Betty was employed as an Administrative Assistant in the Junior High and High School at Tahquamenon Area Schools for 20 years, retiring in 1985.
Betty was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church, member of the Newberry Country Club where, at one time, she led the ladies league in the fewest puts and also made a hole in one on #3, volunteer at the Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens and enjoyed her weekly bridge club gatherings.
In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband Earl on August 19, 2001 and siblings Alfred Borsum, Ted Borsum, Ruth Albert and Marie Ginther.
Survivors include her loving children Steven Barber of Newberry, Alan Barber of Canton, and Lynn Eichbrecht of Livonia; granddaughters Amanda Ratke of Northville and Emily Eichbrecht of Lansing.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry with Pastor Melinda VanderSys, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in her loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
David J. “Tank” Adler
August 16, 1950 – November 8, 2025
David John “Tank” Adler, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Medilodge in Cheboygan, MI. A private family gathering will occur at a later date.
David was born in Newberry, MI on August 16, 1950. The eldest child of Walter and Lucille (Friske) Adler. He graduated from Newberry High with the class of 1968.
David attended Ford Forestry School and worked for the City of Ann Arbor Tree Service. He also worked for the Michigan Department of Mental Health/Corrections at various locations including: Newberry State Hospital, Ypsilanti State Hospital, Yorkwood, Maxey Boys Reform School and the Forensic Center. He retired in 1999.
David met his wife Linda while working in Ypsilanti in 1980. They were married on Jan 22, 1982 in Ann Arbor. After Linda’s retirement in 2001, they moved to Gladwin and built a hobby farm home which they enjoyed until July 2023 when they moved into Straits Area Senior Living Community in St. Ignace.
David is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife Linda (Campbell/Helms) of 43 years, Siblings Bonnie (John) Williams of Sterling Heights, MI, Judy (Bob) Brown of Cheboygan, MI, Robert Adler of Anchorage, AK/Newberry, MI and Susie (Richard) Langley of Rexton, MI, Step-Son Stan (Chris) Helms of St. Ignace, and Grandsons James and Jared Helms of Detroit.
The family of David Adler gives the utmost appreciation to the staff at Straits Area Senior Living Community and Medilodge our utmost appreciation for their dedication and compassion.
Jenny George Burton
June 11, 1985 – November 11, 2025
On Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025, Jenny Lea George Burton left this earth to go camp and kayak in the great beyond. She is scouting the best camp sites, lakes, and rivers until she can be joined by the rest of us.
Jenny was born June 11, 1985 in Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Newberry High School, attended Lake Superior and Northern Michigan Universities. Jenny worked at McDonald’s for several years during high school where she loved her fellow crew members. She went on to work for the DNR as a park ranger at local state forest campgrounds as well as Muskellonge State Park. Jenny enjoyed sharing her love of the great outdoors with campers. Eventually, Jenny became a phlebotomist and became the life of the lab at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Then, luck led her to become a training coordinator at Louisiana-Pacific briefly before her cancer diagnosis in 2023.
Jenny spent her last 2 ½ years of life dedicated to living her best life, making memories with her daughters, Rylie and Kadie, and her husband, Brandon. They took cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska, went camping across the UP, took mountain vacations, and enjoyed trips to Gulf Shores with Grandma George. Jenny’s greatest joy was watching her girls participate in their favorite activities like volleyball, basketball, and hanging out with their friends. She could often be found volunteering at concession stands, pasty sales, or working NYBA events.
Jenny endured countless chemo combinations, immunotherapy treatments, radiation, and surgeries. She fought hard to stay as long as possible with her family, outliving her initial 6 month diagnosis by years through her sheer determination, positive attitude, and stubbornness.
While Jenny did not want a traditional funeral, a celebration of her life will be held next summer for close friends and family.
Jenny leaves behind her husband, Brandon, daughters, Rylie and Kadie, her parents, Bill and Cossondra George, mother-in-law, Debbie Burton, along with many others who loved and adored her bubbly personality.
Monetary memorials can be directed to her family or TAS Sports Boosters, to be designated for female athletics.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
