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LINDA K. (GRANSDEN) ADAMS (20 AUG 1946 -26 AUG 1973)

LINDA ADAMS

Mrs. Linda K. Adams, 27, of 3655 Lakeview, Albright Shores, died Sunday, August 26, at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, of leukemia. The former Linda Gransden was born August 20, 1946, in Midland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gransden of Edenville. She and Richard D. Adams were married January 30, 1965. A graduate of Meridian High School, Mrs. Adams was a member of the Billings Missionary Church.

Surviving are her husband, Richard; a son Robert, and a daughter Pamela; her parents; and a brother Jerry in the U.S. Air Force in Germany.

Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Billings Missionary Church, with the Rev. Neil Keyes officiating. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland, until 10 a.m. Thursday, and from 12 noon at the church. Gladwin County Record dated 8-29/1973 Column – 7 Page – 2.

ROBERT DEHN ADAMS (16 FEB 1966 - JAN 1983)

(Midland Daily News, Jan. 6, 1983)

 

Robert Dehn Adams, 16, 3827 Birch, Beaverton, died unexpectedly Wednesday in his home.  He was born Feb. 16, 1966, in Midland. He was a junior at Beaverton High School and played baseball with the Albright Shores team.

 

He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Adams of Beaverton; grandmother, Mildred Adams of Midland; grandfather, Clifford Ross of Beaverton; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Pat Gransden of Hope; stepbrothers, William and Mathew Bywater, at home; sister, Pamela M. Adams, at home; and stepsister, Kane Root of Hope.

 

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Ware-Smith Chapel with the Rev. David New officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

 

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm. Friday and until time of service.

LEONA L. ALBRIGHT (15 JAN 1897 - 28 OCT 1988)

CINDY JEAN ALEXANDER (3 APRIL 1958 – 27 MARCH 1978)

CINDY ALEXANDER

Cindy Alexander, 19, of 1688 South M-30, Gladwin, died Monday, March 27, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Detroit on April 3, 1958, she attended Detroit schools before moving to Gladwin County in November of 1977.

Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Alexander of Gladwin; her father, Sammy Alexander of Detroit; one sister, Denise of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Sammy Jr. of Detroit and Joseph of Gladwin; her grandfather, Stewart McLay of St. Clair Shores; and great grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Shumway of Gladwin.

Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-29/1978 Column – 4 Page – 2.

GARY ARTHUR ALEXANDER (4 APRIL 1977 - 2 NOV 1995)

GARY ARTHUR ALEXANDER

Gary Arthur Alexander, 18, of Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995 at 3953 Pine St., Beaverton. Bom April 4, 1977 in Flint he resided in Gladwin County for the past 3 years since moving from Lansing. Mr. Alexander had been employed by Pioneer Pole Buildings in Clare.

Surviving are one son, Gary Walker Alexander of Bay City; his parents, Richard and Kristy Alexander of Flint, and Gary and Bonnie Hannahs of Beaverton; 4 brothers, Richard, Shane, Jesse and Donnie; one sister, Tiffany; his grandparents. Dale and Joann Yott ofBeaverton; and his great-grandparents, Nick and Josephine Fischer of Reese.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with burial in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 11-8/1995 Column – 2 Page – 7.

HUGH B. ALLAN (30 JULY 1891 – 6 AUG 1977)

HUGH ALLAN

Hugh B. Allan, 86, of 2217 Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Yale on July 30, 1891, he came to Gladwin County in 1912. Mr. Allan was a retired farmer.

He was married to the former Birdella Umbenhoger on December 3, 1937, in Warsaw, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, William of Yale.

Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-10/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2.

BIRDELLA L. (UMBENHOGER) ALLAN (1921 - ?)

CHESTER L. ALLAN (17 MAY 1886 – 3 JULY 1965)

RITES HELD FOR CHESTER L. ALLEN

Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Billings Community Church for Chester L. Allen, 79, of Sage Township, who died July 3 after a long illness.

Born in Yale on May 17, 1886, he had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1912. He was engaged in farming.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Fisher, of Branden Castle, Fla.; and two brothers, William R., of Yale, and Hugh B., of Beaverton.

The Rev. Neil G. Keyes officiated and burial was in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-7/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1.

FLOYD NEIL ALLEN (10 JAN 1919 - 4 SEP 2002)

Floyd Neil Allen, 83, of Beaverton, died Wednesday evening, September 4, 2002 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born January 10, 1919 in Ann Arbor, son of Floyd J. and Mary L. (Pratt) Allen. He graduated from High Schoo in Ann Arbor and attended Cleary Business College. Neil retired from Wirtz Manufacturin Co. in Port Huron and moved to the Beaverton area in 1970.

He is survived by his son, Paul (Cheryl) Allen of Fowlerville; two sisters, Lucille "Pat" (Paul) Bennett of Midland, and Marguerite Kelley of Chelsea; one brother, Dr. Laurence E. Allen of Arizona; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; his caretaker for many years, Virginia McPhail of Beaverton, and her children, John Massaro of West Monroe, New York, Michael Massaro, Donna Bentley and Mark (Nancy) Massaro, all of Beaverton.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Allen. Funeral services took place at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2002 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland. Rev. Dr. David Stout of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church officiated. Burial took place in Billing Township Cemetery.

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PATRICIA L. ALLEN (1933 - ?)

FLORENCE E. ARNOLD (1907 - ?)

 

WILLIAM DANIEL ARNOLD (10 JULY 1910 - 15 AUG 1999)

 

WILLIAM DANIEL ARNOLD

 

William Daniel Arnold, 89, of Beaverton, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999 at his home in Billings

Township after a long illness. He lived in Gladwin County since 1973 and previously lived in Detroit. William married Florence E. (MacKay), July 10, 1947 in Detroit. She preceded him in death Jan. 4, 1991.

 

Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel is in charge of the arrangements which are

incomplete. Burial will be in Billings Twp. Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 8-18/1999 Column – 1 Page – 2.

ALEX ASHLEY (30 AUG 1879 – 19 AUG 1961)

SERVICES HELD FOR ALEX ASHLEY

Alex Ashley, 82, died Saturday at his home in Billings Township after an illness of two years. Born on August 30, 1879, in Canada, he came to Gladwin County to farm 34 years ago. He was married to the former Grace Pykett in Tipton, on Nov. 20, 1905.

Survivors include his widow, Grace; two sons, Clifford, of Beaverton, and Joseph, of Farwell; four daughters, Mrs. Idella York of Troy, Pa., Mrs. Lda Wardell of Harrison, Mrs. Lillian Nelson and Mrs. Louise Pipoly, of Farwel; two brothers Joseph, of Northville, and Louis of Dundee; four sisters, Mrs. Bigalow, Mrs. Addie Bartrum, and Mrs. Bernice Dennon, of Northville, and Mrs. Mamie Davis, of Kewadin; 21 grandchidren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-23/1961 Column – 6 Page – 1.

GRACE (PYKETT) ASHLEY (4 MAY 1880 – 7 APRIL 1977)

GRACE ASHLEY

Mrs. Grace E. Ashley, 99, of 2729 South M-30, Gladwin, died Thursday, April 7, in the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Bridgewater on March 4, 1878, she came to Gladwin County in 1928 from Harrison. The former Grace Pykett, she was married to Alex Ashley on November 17, 1905, in Tipton. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1961.

Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Ida Foor, Mrs. Lillian Nelson and Mrs. Louise Pipoly of Farwell; 2 sons, Clifford of Gladwin and Joseph of Farwell; 22 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. One daughter, Idella York, preceded her in death.

Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-13/1977 Column – 4 Page – 2.


HAROLD J. ASHLEY (31 MAY 1945 - 25 MAY 1997)

HAROLD J. ASHLEY

Harold J. Ashley, 51, of Gladwin, died Sunday, May 25, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin after a short illness. Born May 31, 1945 in Billings Township, Gladwin County, he lived here all his life. He had been employed by Clare Saw Mill as a laborer. Harold married the former Virginia Brownell, July 16,1983 in Midland.

Besides his wife he is survived by three step-daughters, Melody Pease and Donna Lawson, both of Gladwin, and Amy Harpster of Coleman; one brother, Kenneth of Beaverton; two sisters, Idella Mogg of Coleman and Shirley Dillon of Clare; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyle and Richard.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Pastor Max Rauschenberg officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 5-28/1997 Column – 5 Page – 2.


RICHARD L. ASHLEY (30 AUG 1943 - 4 JAN 1984)

Richard L. Ashley, 40, 70 E. Knox Rd. Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Gladwin on August 30, 1943, he had spent his lifetime here. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ella Mae Powell of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Lyle of Imlay City, Kenneth and Harold of Beaverton; and 2 sisters, Idella Lane and Shirley Dillion of Clare. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Duane Koontz officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

Richard L. Ashley (Midland Daily News, Jan 6, 1984)

 

Richard L. Ashley, 40, of Beaverton, died unexpectedly Jan. 4, 1984, in Gladwin Area Hospital.

 

He was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Gladwin, where he was a lifetime resident.  He leaves his mother, Ella Mae Powell of Beaverton; brothers, Lyle Ashley of Imlay City and Kenneth Ashley and Harold Ashley both, of Beaverton: and sisters, Idella Lane and Shirley Dillon both of Clare.

 

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Duane Coontz officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.

 

 

HOLLIS W. ATHERTON (11 MAY 1908 - 21 JAN 1983)

(Midland Daily News, Jan. 24, 1983)

 

Hollis W. Atherton, 74, of 1774 Hay, Beaverton, died Friday in the Gladwin Area Hospital.

 

He was born May 11, 1908, in Durand.   He attended Gaines Schools and moved to Gladwin County in 1947.  He married the former Nellie Granger in Mount Morris.  He was a member of the Daniels Band Church of Highwood.

 

He leaves his wife, sons, Raymond Atherton of Flint, Henry Atherton of Appca, Fla., and  James Atherton of Beaverton; daughters, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Crook of Beaverton and Mrs. Raymond (Martha) DeFoy of Clare; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; brother Clark Atherton of West Branch; and sisters, Mrs. Lonnie (Nora) Clark of West Branch and Mrs. John (Gertrude) Border of Clio.

 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. James Hoggard officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.

 

(Gladwin County Record - 26 Jan 1983)


Hollis W. Atherton, 74, of 1774 Hay Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 24, in the Gladwin Area Hospital.  Born in Durand on May 11, 1908, he attended Gaines schools and moved to
Gladwin County in 1947. He was a mechanic in small engine repair and a member of the Daniel's Band Church of Highwood. He was married to the former Nellie Granger in Mt. Morris.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Raymond of Flint, Henry of Appca, Fla. and James of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Crook of  Beaverton and Mrs. Raymond (Martha) DeFoy of Clare; one brother, Clark of West Branch; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora Clark of West Branch and Mrs. Gertrude Border of Clio; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. James Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.

 


NELLIE R. ATHERTON (8 MARCH 1910 – 28 MAY 1991)

Gladwin County Record - June 5, 1991

Mrs. Nellie R. Atherton, 81, of 1774 Hay Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 28, 1991, at her home after a long illness.  Born in Gaines, March 8, 1910, she moved to Gladwin County in 1947 from Genesee County. Mrs. Atherton was a member of the Highwood Church of
Daniel's Band.
The former Nellie Granger, she was married to Hollis Atherton in 1930 in Durand. He preceded her in death January 1983.
Surviving are 3 sons, Raymond of Flint, Henry and James of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Crook of Beaverton and Mrs. Raymond (Martha) DeFoy of Clare; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Jane Granger of Swartz Creek; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wesley Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.

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CHARLES FREDERICK BAILEY (24 OCT 1924 - 15 SEP 1978)

 

Charles F. Bailey, 61, of 4666 Klender Rd., Rhodes, died Friday, Sept. 15, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Detroit on October 24, 1916, he was retired from the Detroit and Mackinaw Railroad. A veteran of World War II, he moved to Gladwin County three years ago from Tawas. Mr. Bailey was a member of the American Legion Post 274 in Oscoda.

   He was married to the former Florence Zaranko on July 28, 1945, in Detroit. She survived him. Rites were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

GERALD L. BAKER (11 SEP 1937 - 29 APRIL 1999)

 

HEATHER NICOLE BERIAULT (12 FEB 1988 - 19 JAN 1989)

 

Heather Nicole Beriault, 11 month old daughter of Susan Beriault of 3852 Pine St., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Pontiac, Feb. 12, 1988, she has spent her lifetime here. Besides her mother, she is survived by grandparents, Wilbur and Janet Rice of Pontiac; great grandmother, Bernice Honeycutt of Beaverton; and great aunt, Mabel Keysear of Beaverton.

   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

WILLIAM L. BIERD (1 DEC 1939 - 5 SEP 1987)

 

William L. Bierd, 47, of 316 Van Dyke Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, after a short Illness. Born in Saginaw Dec. 1, 1939, he moved to Gladwin County in September 1955 from Saginaw. Mr. Bierd had been a grinder operator for Nodular Foundry in Saginaw since 1969. He served in the Army from 1962 to 1964 and was a member of UAW Local 668, Saginaw. Mr. Bierd and the former Darlene Wray were married July 26, 1968, in Pinconning.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Kelly Benson of Bowie, Md.; one daughter, Paula King of Detroit; his father, Bill Bierd Sr. of Beaverton; his mother, Jane Bierd of Bay City; one brother, Jack of Chiefland, Fla.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose Benmark of Toivola and Mrs. Cindy Nix of Beaverton.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-09/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2

GERALD W. "JERRY B" BIERSCHBACH (14 APRIL 1919 - 14 JUNE 2001)

Gerald W. "Jerry B" Bierschbach, 82, of Beaverton, died Thursday, June 14, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born April 14, 1919 in L’Anse, he was the son of Arthur and Erma (Picard) Bierschbach. He lived in Gladwin County since 1976 and previously lived in Lincoln Park. Gerald married Isabel (Raymond), Aug. 14, 1943 in Detroit. He was a truck driver for Gateway Transportation in Dearborn, retiring in 1975 after 30 years. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters, Jacqueline and husband Thomas Ficek, Geraldine and husband John Brancheau, Dayle and husband George Willetts, and Michelle and husband Emil Schaefer, all of Beaverton; one son, Robert and wife Lisa of Beaverton; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one niece; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Emil and Donald.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Father Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery. There was a special service at 7 p.m. Sunday by the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements.

FRANK L. BLOSSEY (13 FEB 1952 - 5 DEC 1999)

Frank L. Blossey, 47, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999.

Born Feb. 13, 1952 in Bay City, he was the son of Frank and Fay Nichols Vendola.

Frank married Diane Grogan, Aug. 9, 1974 in Clarkston.

Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Charles; two brothers, John and Gary, both of Beaverton; one stepbrother, George Blossey of Bay City; two sisters, Faye Edgar of Hillman, and Betty Edgar of Pontiac; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Matt Place officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery.

ROBERT W. BOCK (18 OCT 1932 - 15 SEP 2000)

JOSEPH J. BOKOTA, JR (5 JAN 1945 - 14 FEB 2005)

Joseph J. Bokota, Jr., 60, of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida passed away on Feb. 14, 2005 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Joseph was born on Jan. 5, 1945 in Detroit. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Bokota, Sr. and is survived by his mother, Caroline C. Bokota of Beaverton; five sisters, Toni Matteson of Dumas, Texas, Sandra L. (Ken) Slater of Metamora, Claudia (Dan) Whitmer of Beaverton; Marilyn (Ken Dell) Bokota of Beaverton, and Cheryl Bokota of Gladwin; three nieces, Carol (Bob) Hoag, Tammy Whitmer and Justina Bokota, all of Beaverton; seven nephews, Steven (Carla) Henry of Atlas, Ron Jr., George, Rob, Bob, John and Matt Matteson, all of Dumas, Texas; and many Great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Joe will be remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends, and all those who cared for him during his illness.

He will be laid to rest at Billings Township Cemetery, Albright Shores. Joe requested cremation and no services. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charities.

JACK B. BRANSCOM (23 OCT 1910 - 25 JAN 1988)

 

Jack B. Branscom, 77, of 4273 Monroe Rd., Midland, died Monday, Jan. 25, in the Saginaw V.A. Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Jackson County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1910, he moved to Midland County 48 years ago from Ohio. He was self-employed and a member of the Midland Baptist Church. Mr. Branscom served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Branscom and the former Marion Martin were married Jan. 28, 1942, in Midland. She preceded him in death May 26, 1986.

   Surviving are one son, Paul of Ray, Ohio; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Hazel Ray and Mrs. Faye Tennant of Midland, Helen Mason of Allen Park and Micki Hearns of Tampa, Fla.; 2 brothers, Sam of Midland and Lee of Chillicothe, Ohio; 2 sisters, Clara Clary of Londonderry, Ohio and Alace Benson of Chillicothe, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.

   Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor David Arvey will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

FRED C. BRAY (19 APRIL 1906 - 6 MARCH 1982)

 

Fred C. Bray, 75, 1198 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, March 6, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Morehouse, Mo., on April 19, 1906, he came to Gladwin County in 1971. Mr. Bray retired in 1971 as service manager for a car dealership in Pontiac. He was a member of the Waterford Fraternal Order of Eagles 2887 and the Pontiac Moose Lodge 108. Mr. Bray and the former Anna Mae Strong were married March 22, 1966, in Waterford.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Loren (Joan) Goodwin of Salem, Ore.; 4 step-children, Boyd Thomason of Greenville, Tenn., Robert Thomason of Kissimmee, Fla., Charles Thomason of Pontiac and Mrs. James (Mary) Hull of Clarkston; one brother, Hartley Bray of Hale; one sister, Mrs. Madge Leinenger of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

HAROLD E. BROTHERTON (26 JUNE 1923 - 18 OCT 1974)

 

Harold E. Brotherton, 51, of Pleasant Beach Trailer Park, Billings Township, died Friday, October 18, in the Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor. Born in Kennett, Mo., he came to Wayne in 1942, joining the air force June 14, 1943, and was discharged Feb. 13, 1946. He moved to Flint in February of 1946 where he worked as a carpenter for Buick Motors, retiring in 1972, coming to Gladwin County at that time.

   Surviving are 3 daughters; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Pollock, and 1 sister, Mrs. Ross (Pauline) Talarico, both of Billings Township. Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with Eloy V. Torres officiating, and burial was in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-23/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

CHELSEY REAUNE BRUSHABER (14 SEPT 1990– 14 SEPT 1990)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- September 19, 1990

 

Chelsey Reaune Brushaber, infant daughter of Peter and Tina Brushaber of 585 Brushaber Rd., Beaverton, was dead at birth Friday, Sept. 14, 1990, in the Clare Community Hospital. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Meghan, at home; grandparents, Harlan and Theresa Brushaber of Beaverton and Raymond and Marilyn David of Gladwin; great grandparents, Mrs. Ann David and Charles and Armeda Cameron of Gladwin and Orley and Nellie Brushaber of Beaverton; and great great grandparents, Luther and Clara Moomaw of Gladwin.

Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father James Heller officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.

 

ORLEY R. BRUSHABER (14 FEB 1910 - 18 DEC 1996)

 

ORLEY "PETE" BRUSHABER

 

Orley "Pete" Brushaber, 86, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996 at his home after a long illness. Born Feb. 14, 1910 in Beaverton, he resided there all his life. Orley married the former Nellie Crowell, July 30, 1932 in Gladwin. He was a self-employed farmer and a member of the Billings Missionary Church in Beaverton.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Harlan, of Beaverton; five grandchildren; and seven

great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services were held at 1 p.m.

Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel with the Rev. E Abbott officiating. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton.

 

Those planning an'expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Mid Michigan

Hospice or the Billings Missionary Church. Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1996 Column – 3 Page – 2.

 

ALAN C. BRYANT (1 JULY 1946 - 30 APRIL 2002) Check if Vet?

 

    Alan C. Bryant, 55, of Beaverton died April 30, 2002 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born July 1, 1946 to Patten and Thelma (Gorha) Bryant in Rochester, Michigan. He was a truck driver employed at Meadowbrook Trucking in Rochester. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1995, having moved here from New Hudson, Michigan. He attended Blue Lake Christian Church in Port Huron.

   He is survived by his wife, Jill (Jackson) Bryant of Beaverton; his son, Dominick Sheppard of South Carolina; three daughters, Candide Jackson of Gladwin, Tarra (Terry) Rodabaugh of Beaverton and Courtney Jackson of Midland; two grandchildren, Savanna Rodabaugh and Keyaarh Burkeen; his parents Patten and Thelma Bryant of Beaverton; five brothers, Darrell Bryant of Beaverton, Vernon Bryant of Cheboygan, Gregory Bryant of Bryon, Dale Sattler of Walled Lake and Bob Bryant of Florida; three sisters, Donna Griffin of Arizona, Diane Hampton of Holly, and Doris Johnson of Troy; and two aunts, Nancy Nichols and Belle Barber.

   He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. The funeral services was held May 7, 2002 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton, with Nancy Nichols and Belle Barber officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2  

 

PATTON L. BRYANT (5 OCT 1907 - 1 APRIL 2003)

 

Patton L. Bryant, age 95, of Beaverton, Michigan died April 1, 2003 at home following a long illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1907, the son of George and Helen (Grant), in Whitley County, Kentucky. He lived in Gladwin County since 1976, having previously resided in Birmingham, Michigan. Patton was a television repairman, working for Bryant T.V. in Rochester, Michigan. He belonged to Albright Shores Eagles. On Dec. 1942 he married Thelma Gocha at Troy.

   He is survived by his wife, Thelma Bryant of Beaverton; sons Robert (Rebecca) Bryant of Florida, Vernon (Gail) Bryant of Cheboygan, Darrell (Emily) Bryant of Beaverton, Gregory Bryant of Byron, and Jerome (Ila) Sattler of Walled Lake; daughters Doris Johnson of Clawson, Donna (James) Griffing of Arizona, and Diane (Donald) Hampton of Fenton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters Martha Barber, Nancy Nichols, both of Port Huron, and Flossie Duley of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

   He was predeceased by his sons Harrison, Allan and Wayne Bryant and Frank Sattler; daughters Beverly Frederick; brothers, Grant, Dillard and Liberty Bryant; and sisters, Doshia Priest and Florence. Funeral services were held Friday, April 4, 003 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, Rev. Martha Barber and Ron Bryant officiating. Burial took place at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/2003 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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CHARLES I. CLARK (7 APRIL 1948 - 7 MARCH 1977)

 

JAMES P. COGLEY (2 SEP 1929 - 8 DEC 1986)

 

James P. Cogley, 57, of 1366 Denton Creek, All-Bright Shores, died Monday, Dec. 8, in the Saginaw Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Detroit Sept. 2, 1929, he moved to Gladwin County in 1969 from Hazel Park. Mr. Cogley was a driver for T. Pierce Trucking in Madison Heights. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Club 3655, the Gladwin County DAV 77 and the 21 CB Club. Mr. Cogley was married to the former Judith Wagner Feb. 14, 1959, in Livonia.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Thomas of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Dawn) Taylor IV of Beaverton; and 2 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church Edenville. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and an Eagles Memorial Service Wednesday evening also. Graveside services will be held by the Gladwin County VFW 7303. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 12-10/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

ERNEST H. CONE (21 JUNE 1917 - 30 MARCH 1985)

 

Ernest Cone, 67, of 713 Stacy Ct., Gladwin, died Saturday, March 30, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Lansing, June 21, 1917, he came to Gladwin County in Nov. 1984, from New Port Richey, Fla. He retired in 1975 as an engineer for Lykes Pasco Packing Co. in Dade City, Fla. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Cone was married to the former Norma Knapp April 10, 1936, in Angola, Ind.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles of Gladwin; one daughter, Sandra Kuerbitz of Drayton Plains; one brother, Arthur of Hudson, Fla.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Juanita Rock of Standish and Mrs. Joan Kinasz of Beaverton. A sister, Bernice Rock, preceded him in death in 1982.

   Services were held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-03/1985 Column - 3 Page - 6

 

ANDREW CRAWFORD (3 FEB 1921 - 13 MARCH 1998)

 

LILLIAN M. (O'KEEFE) GRANT - CRAWFORD (20 AUG 1901 - 8 DEC 1980)

 

Mrs. Lillian M. Grant Crawford, 79, of 4080 Lakeshore Dr., Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 8, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. The former Lillian O'Keefe, she was born in Standish on August 20, 1901. She was married to Frank Grant in 1919 and he died in 1955. Mrs. Grant then married Merle H. Crawford on January 21, 1962. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1976.

   Surviving are one step-son, Howard Crawford of Midland; 3 step-daughters, Beulah Grant of Beaverton, Mrs. Dorothy Zabel and Mrs. Naomi Neuman of Bay City; one brother, Orville of Midland; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bulah Edgerton of Warren, Mrs. Ella Mae Rogers of Fosteria and Mrs. Evelyne Borys of Hamtramack.

   Services were held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Brigid's Church in Midland. The Rev. Father Richard Lubert officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A wake service was held in the Billings at 8 p.m. from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 12-17/1980 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

ENOS F. CROWELL (7 SEP 1890 - 22 AUG 1984)

 

Enos F. Crowell, 93, of 3599 Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Woodland on September 7, 1890, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County and farmed and worked in the oil fields.

   Surviving are 2 sisters, Beatrice Snyder and Mrs. Orley (Nellie) Brushaber of Beaverton and one brothers, John of Owosso. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1984 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

FRANK N. CROWELL (12 DEC 1905 - 6 APRIL 1978)

 

Frank N. Crowell, 72, of 3619 S. Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, April 6, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Beatrice Snyder, after an illness of a year. Born in Gladwin County on December 12, 1905, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Crowell was a retired farmer.

   Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Nellie Brushaber of Beaverton; and 2 brothers, Enos of Beaverton and John of Owosso. Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elders Hugh Lewis and William Bailey officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

MARTHA E. (HARVEY) CROWELL (3 SEP 1864 - 11 NOV 1965)

 

COUNTY'S OLDEST RESIDENT DIES

 

   Mrs. Martha E. Crowell, 101, Gladwin County's oldest inhabitant, passed away Thursday, November 11, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Brushaber, in Billings Township. She had been ill only a short time. Mrs. Crowell is survived by four sons, Lewis of Owosso, Enos, and Frank of Billings, and John of Tobacco Township; four daughters, Mrs. Cora PHILLIPS of Grand Ledge, Mrs. Beatrice Snyder of Hay Township, Mrs. Mary Woodruff and Mrs. Nellie Brushaber of Billings Township; one brother, George Harvey of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs Anna Linsea and Mrs. Mina Barnes, both of Vermontville; 26 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 31 great great grandchildren.

   Services were held Sunday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m., in the Billings Community Church. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes and the Rev. Margaret Smith officiated, with burial in the Billings Cemetery. Mrs. Crowell was 101 years, 2 months, and 8 days old. She was born, September 3, 1864, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to Hezekiah and Mary Ann Harvey and came to Michigan with them as a child in a covered wagon. They first settled at Spicerville, in Barry County.

   In 1884, she married Ruben Crowell, after a 2-year courtship. They lived on a farm near Woodland before coming to Gladwin County in the late 1800's. They homesteaded wild, virgin land in Billings Township, later moving to the Dale vicinity in Tobacco Township for several years, and then back to Billings.

   Mrs. Crowell was truly a pioneer woman. She had told of how she and her husband cut logs all winter in those early days. "I helped Ruby saw three to four cords of wood a day. That's the way we earned our living. Ruby would sell the wood and bring home a sack of flour, a strip of salt pork, lard, coffee, sugar, and other foods." Mr. Crowell died in 1911 leaving his wife with their eight small children and an $8.00 monthly pension check to feed and clothe them.

   Mrs. Crowell known to her family and friends as Grandma Crowell, in spite of her advanced years retained her mental alertness and physical activity until her last illness. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

REUBEN ANDREW CROWELL (? - 10 SEP 1911)

 

FRANK E. CURRIE (7 OCT 1913 - 16 OCT 1984)

 

Frank E. Currie, 71, 3658 Townline Rhodes died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1984, at Midland Hospital Center. He was born Oct. 7, 1913, in Gladwin County where he lived all his life. He married the former Francis E. Hathaway, May 10, 1941. He had been employed at the Dow Chemical Co for 25 years retiring in 1975. He leaves his wife; sons, Earl Currie of Mount Pleasant, Ervin Currie of Rhodes, Roger Currie of Midland, David Currie of Dexter, Mo., William Currie of Billings, Mo., and Norman Currie of Rhodes; daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Janet) Allen of Rhodes, Mrs. Ron (Zelma) Rogers of Lowndess, Mo., Mrs. Dale (Donna) Swinson of Linwood, Mrs. Ray (Bonme) Fisher of Barnhard, Mo., Mrs. Robert (Debbie) Novy of Southtown, Mo. and Mrs. Rodney (Susan)
Maxson of Midland.

He also leaves brothers, George Currie of Rhodes and Harris Currie of Beaverton; sisters, Mrs. Marie Parkins of Florida, Alice Franklin of South Carolina, Mrs. Addie Kinne of Freeland and Mrs. Edith Hyer of Midland; 35 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sister Beatrice Mackey.

Services will be 3 p.m. Friday from the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home, with the Rev. Allen R. Druckmiller of the Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Billings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at 7 p.m. today. The funeral will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.


Thursday. Midland Daily News dated 10-17-1984 Page - 2.

 

WATSON A. CUTLER (15 AUG 1902 - 26 MAY 1955)

 

RITES FOR FORMER RESIDENT HELD

 

   Watson A. Cutler, 52, a former resident of Billings township, passed away May 26 at Receiving Hospital in Detroit. Mr. Cutler was born in North Amboy, New York on August 15, 1902 and was married to Ahava Roberts in Detroit. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ahava; four daughters, Mrs. Doris Gingerich and Mrs. Roberta Scoby, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Josephine O'Connell and Mrs. Helen Olson of Detroit; a son, Willard of Detroit;; a brother, Ralph, of New York state; a sister, Mrs. Isabell Jones of New York; and one granddaughter.

   Funeral services were held Sunday at Hall Funeral Home at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

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MARTIN VALENTINE DELLVON (13 SEP 1917 - 25 MARCH 1987)

 

Martin Valentine Dellvon, 69, of 3930 Shorkey, Beaverton, died Wednesday, March 25, at his home. Born in Ontonagon Sept. 13, 1917, he moved to Gladwin County in February from Harrison. He was a laborer in the lumber industry.

   Surviving are one son, James of Bath; one daughter, Joan Dellvon; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

BERNARD S. DEVILLE (4 JULY 1927 - 6 NOV 1987)

 

Bernard S. DeVille, 60, of 4997 Beech Rd., Billings Township, died Friday, Nov. 6, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Muskegon July 4, 1927, he moved to Gladwin County in 1974 from Flint. Mr. DeVille was a set-up man for Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant in Flint until he retired in 1975 after 30 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303, Am-Vets of Gladwin County, Billings Township Citizens Watch, Gladwin County Historical Society, Gladwin County Red Cross, UAW Local 659 Flint and the Billings Senior Citizens Club. He was an active Citizen Band radio operator. Mr. DeVille and the former Doris Landis were married Dec. 22, 1951, in Flint.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter Colette, at home; one son, Timothy of California; 2 brothers, Charles of Muskegon and Raymond of Chesaning; 2 sisters, Mary Stafford of Muskegon and Christine Fenner of Flint.

   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A graveside service was conducted by the Gladwin County VFW. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1987 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

MATTHEW D. DOWLING (24 NOV 1925 - 7 JAN 1985)

 

Matthew D. Dowling, 59, of 4148 Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 7, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Keyser, W. Va., Nov. 24, 1925, he came to Gladwin County 29 years ago from Detroit. He was a tool maker for Fisher Body in Detroit. Mr. Dowling served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Gladwin County VFW 7303, the Albright Shores Eagles Club and the Sanford American Legion Post 443. Mr. Dowling and the former Regina Pellerzi were married Aug. 12, 1950, in Cumberland, Md.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Patrick of Bellingham, Wash. and Dean of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (LeeAnn) Matthews of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. LeeAnn Callis of Cumberland, Md.; and 5 grandchildren.

   A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Deacon Harry Mailley will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of the service. Gladwin County Record dated 01-09/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ALVIN H. DUBAY (12 NOV 1927 - 25 AUG 1986)

 

Alvin H. Dubay, 58, of 4145 Grant St., Beaverton, died Monday, Aug. 25, in the Saginaw Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Saginaw Nov. 12, 1927, he came to Gladwin County in 1979 from California. Mr. Dubay was a draftsman at Basic Food Processing in Vacaville, Calif. and a veteran of the Korean War.

   Surviving are a son, David of Vacaville; one brother, LaVerne of Saginaw; and a sister, Marjorie Daniels of Beaverton. A daughter, Connie, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Roger Hardy officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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VERNON A. EDGERTON (1 APRIL 1926 - 14 AUG 1999)

 

VERNON A. EDGERTON

 

Vernon A. Edgerton, 73, of Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Midland. Born April 1, 1926 in Detroit, he lived in Gladwin County since 1989, owning recreation property since 1977, and previously lived in Centerline.

Vernon married Mary M. Knepp-Johnson, Jan. 5, 1989 in Centerline. He worked in the shipping department for Ford Motor Company in Mt. Clemens, retiring in 1989 after 23 years. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville, and VFW Post 11256 in Gladwin.

 

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Michael and wife Janet of Brighton, and Mark and wife Mary Ann of Imlay City; two daughters. Mary Jo Edgerton of Lenox, and Marie and husband Mark Schulte of Goodrich; three stepsons, Thomas and wife Thelma Johnson of Virginia Beach, Va. Timothy and wife Anette Johnson of Romeo, and James and wife Jill Johnson of Macomb; one stepdaughter, Sandra and husband Gary Bauman of Macomb; one brother, Richard and wife; Ann of Madison Heights; and 11 grandchildren.

 

Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Father Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Military

graveside rites were in charge of VFW Post 11256, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jackie Arnold Medical Fund. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 8-18/1999 Column – 3 Page – 2.

 

LEWIS E. ELLIOTT (20 DEC 1925 - 20 AUG 1995)

 

LEWIS E.ELLIOTT

 

Lewis E. Elliott, 69. of Gladwin, died Sunday. Aug. 20, 1995 at his home. Born Dec. 20. 1925 in Royal Oak Township, he resided in Gladwin County for the past 30 years where he enjoyed fishing and golfing. Mr. Elliott retired from Linwood Tool & Die. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 171.

 

He married the former Mary Parker Nov. 18, 1982 in Standish. Besides his wife, he is survived

by 4 sons, Robert of Grand Rapids, Michael and wife Susan of Sacramento, Calif., Dennis and

wife Beth of Beaverton, and Larry of Gladwin; one daughter, Debbie and husband Tim Sischo of Beaverton; 9 stepchildren, Roanna and Al Wonnacott of Bay City, Royce and Connie Suarez of Virginia Beach. Va., Reinette and Blake McVay of Jackson, Ala., Dannell Schertz of Allen Park, Dale and Jennifer Girard of Clio, Cindy and Jerry Hubbard of Flint, Sue and Gary Waskoski of

Otisville, Connie McMurray of Mt. Morris, and Peggy and Charles Dow of Clio; 4 brothers, Robert of Kalamazoo, Ray of Rodney, Don of Hueytown, Ala. And Franklin of Detroit; 3 sisters,

Barbara DePele of Tawas City, Betty Neigibauer of Dearborn Heights, and June DeVries of Wasilla, Alaska; 6 grandchildren; and 16 step grandchildren.

 

Rites will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Deacon

Jerry Hubbard officiating. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Graveside services will be under the auspices of the American Legion Post 171. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 8-23/1995 Column – 4 Page – 2.

 

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LLOYD C. FALES (21 MARCH 1891 - 27 MARCH 1971)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO LLOYD FALES, 80

 

   Lloyd C. Fales, 80, of All-Bright Shores, died Saturday, March 27, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in Geneva, Ohio, on March 21, 1891, he came to Gladwin County in 1945 from Lincoln Park. Mr. Fales was a retired gasoline dealer. He was married to the former Eva Briner on June 15, 1912, in Marion, Ohio.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Vivian Becker, of Shelby, Ohio. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Winston Decker officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1971 Column - 3 Page -  1  

 

EUGENE E. FARVER (16 APRIL  1927 - 10 NOV 1999)

 

EUGENE FARVER

 

Eugene Farver, 72, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 at his home after a short illness. Born April 16, 1927 in Owosso, he lived in Gladwin County since 1985 and previously lived in Vernon.

 

Eugene married Florence (Maraskine) Dec. 11, 1948 in Chesaning. He was a millwright for Johnson Control in Owosso, retiring in 1985 after 38 1/2 years.

 

Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Helen and husband Gary Jones of Vernon,

Mary and husband Frank Roe of Wolcottville, Ind., and Sharon and husband Ray Eisenhauer of

Owosso; one son, Joseph and wife LeAnn of Flushing; his mother, Helen Farver of Ashley;

four grandchildren; and an aunt, Edna Farver of St. Helen.

 

Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev.

Father Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. A wake

service was held at 7 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice.

Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1999 Column – 4 Page – 2.

 

DALE DELOS FREEMAN (12 FEB 1932 - 17 JULY 1987)

 

BEAVERTON WELL DRILLER ELECTROCUTED

 

   A 55-year-old Beaverton man was electrocuted while working at a farm in Isabella County Friday morning. Dale DeLos Freeman of 4893 S. Jones Rd., Beaverton, was killed instantly when the water well rig he was operating came in contact with a high tension power-line, said Isabella County Sheriff's officers.

   Freeman, owner of Freeman Well Drilling Co. in Beaverton, was drilling with the rig at 9635 N. Summerton Rd. Friday morning when a derrick on the machine hit a Consumers Power Co. electrical service line, said Sgt. Frank Stevens of the Isabella County Sheriff's Department.

   Freeman was reworking the well at the farm with a co-worker, George Croll, 52, of Grant Rd. when the accident happened about 10 a.m. Croll told deputies he was shocked and felt some of the surge, but was not injured. The sheriff's department was summoned at 10:11 a.m. and an Isabella County medical examiner pronounced Freeman dead at the scene.

   "The victim was killed instantly when the derrick touched the high line." Stevens said. "He was grounded and working the controls on the rig when the accident happened." Stevens noted the power  line was a transmission line carrying about 4,800 volts of electric power. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1987 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

 

Dale D. Freeman, 55, of 4893 S. Jones Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, July 17, when he was electrocuted while repairing a water well in Isabella County. He was born in Midland Feb. 12, 1932, and attended schools there. Mr. Freeman served in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. He was employed by Dow Chemical Co. for 10 years until becoming a well driller. Mr. Freeman was a member of the Allbright Shores F.O.E., the Midland V.F.W. Post 3651, the Estey Moose Lodge and the Sanford American Legion Post 443. Mr. Freeman and the former Delores Barshaw were married in September 1972, in Midland.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Alan of California; 3 daughters, Pamela Hanely of California, Lori Royale of Houston, Texas, and Lesia Brown of Midland; his mother, Hazel Freeman of Midland; 3 step-sons, Dennis Barshaw of Beaverton, Bryan and Todd Barshaw of Mississippi; 3 step-daughters, Terri Walle of Colorado, Tami Brooks and Kim Thacker of Florida; 3 sisters, Rita Freeman and Billie Briggin of Midland and Ardath Chubb of Grayling; and 12 grandchildren.

   Services were held last Monday at 11 a.m. from the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. >>? Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1987 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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DORIS M. (CUTLER) GINGERICH (22 FEB 1928 - 21 OCT 2003)

Doris M. Gingerich, 75, of Beaverton, died Oct. 21, 2003, at Gladwin Living Centre. She was born Feb. 22, 1928, to Watson and Ahava (Roberts) Cutler in Clawson, Mich. A homemaker, she lived in Gladwin County most of her life. She married Harvey Gingerich Nov. 12, 1949, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 1985.

Surviving are three sisters, Roberta Thrush of Beaverton, Helen Olson of Portland, Mich., and Josephine O’Connel of Livonia, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Willard Cutler.

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Pastor Jim Walters officiating. Burial followed at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.

OSCAR GOOD (? - ?)

 

FOREST M. GRANT (21 MARCH 1920 - 14 JULY 1973)

 

Forest (Babe) Grant, 53, of Albright Shores, died Saturday, July 14, in the Saginaw Veterans Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 21, 1920, at Mt. Forest, Mich., he served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Grant was employed at Dow Chemical in Midland. He had been a resident of Gladwin County for 25 years. He was a member of the Midland VFW.

   Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Merle (Lillian) Crawford of Beaverton; a brother, Kenneth of Midland; and a sister, Beaulah Mae Grant of Lake; 1 step-son, Samuel Bailey of Midland. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Edenville, and burial was in Billings Township Cemetery. The Rev. Fr. Kawka officiated. Arrangements were in charge of Hall's Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

JACOB KENNETH GRANT (9 SEP 1915 - 15 JAN 2001)

 

Jacob "Jake" K. Grant, 85, of Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at home following a long illness. Born Sept. 9, 1915 in Beaverton, he was the son of John F. and Josephine (Leeth) Grant. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Jake married Marie Wagner, May 29, 1942 in Paradise, Ohio. He was a truck mechanic for Robinson Industries, retiring in 1972 after 28 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army.

   Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Ivan and wife Beverly of Beaverton and Terry and wife Judy of Utica; two daughters, Peggy and husband Terry Govitz of Gladwin, and Leta and husband Rick Painter of McMillan; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one great-granddaughter, Melanie Allor in 1996; one brother, William in 1963; and two sisters, Rachel Holycross in 1969 and Esther Moorman in 1945.

   Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating. Military honors will be performed by the VFW Post 7303. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

KENNETH L. GRANT (5 OCT 1921 - 31 JAN 1976)

 

Kenneth L. Grant, 54, of Midland, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 31. Born in Mt. Forest Township, Bay County, on October 5, 1921, he graduated from Midland High School in 1938. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Asian Pacific Theatre in World War II. Mr. Grant was employed at Dow Chemical Co. for 35 years and was a senior plant mechanic in the Central Research Lab. He was a member of St. Brigid's Church, the V.F.W. and was a former union steward.

   Mr. Grant and the former Anna Bowers were married on October 2, 1948, in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, William of Rodney; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Alisha Marie at home; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Crawford of All-Bright Shores; and one sister, Buelah Mae Grant of Beaverton. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. from St. Brigid's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Michael Hillary officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

LUCILE B. (VANSICKLE) GRAVES (10 AUGUST 1913 - 5 JULY 2003)

Lucile B. Graves, 89, of Beaverton, died July 5, 2003, at the Gladwin Living Centre following a long illness. She was born August 10, 1913, to William and Carrie (Hile) VanSickle in Hersey, Michigan. A recovery technician, she retired from Midland Hospital in 1979 after 26 years of service. She lived in Gladwin County for most of her life and was a member of Billings Bible Church and the Eastern Stars-Coleman. She married Francis Graves June 29, 1929, in Midland. He predeceased her in 1989.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Betty and Dale Mavis of Beaverton; daughter and son-in-law Bonnie and Jim Burgess of Beaverton; son William and Sharon Graves of St. Helen; daughter Beverly Torrez of Beaverton; daughter and son-in-law Ruth Ann and Gary Atkinson of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special nieces Suzanne Deyarmond and Anna Fenton. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents and brothers David and Verde VanSickle.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 1 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Deacon Ken Lind officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation was held Monday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Billings Bible Church.

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ALVINA R. HAENLEIN (7 JAN 1920 - 12 DEC 1998)

 

Alvina R. Haenlein, 78, of Saginaw, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998 at Cartwright Center Nursing Home in Saginaw, after a long illness. Born Jan. 7, 1920 in Saginaw, she lived in Saginaw the last eight years and previously lived in Beaverton. Alvina married Robert Price who preceded her in death in 1981. She married Earl Haenlein in 1981. She worked for General Motors in Saginaw as an assembly worker, retiring in 1974 after 30 years. She was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Auxiliary #3655, and Good Shephard Lutheran Church.

   Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Robert and wife Joni Price of Saginaw; one daughter, Barbara Margiotta of California; one stepdaughter, Mary Jo and husband Fred Burback of Freeland; one step-son, Richard Allan Haenlein of Saginaw; two sisters, Bertha Bean of Saginaw, and Dorethea Bierd of Bay City; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Boettcher, and one sister, Rose Neuwirth.

   Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Pastor Tim Petersen officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Saginaw, or the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1998 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

ELLA L. (BALDWIN) HAMILTON (9 MARCH 1904 - 9 MAY 1979)

 

Mrs. Ella L. Hamilton, 75, of 3519 Lakeview Dr., Beaverton, died Wednesday, May 9, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Midland on March 9, 1904, she came to Gladwin County in 1962 from Gibralter. The former Ella Baldwin, she was married to Jack Hamilton on October 9, 1948, in Lucas County, Ohio. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1977.

   Surviving are 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Arnold (Billy) Baldwin died in 1959. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-16/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

JOHN E. (JACK) HAMILTON (27 OCT 1897 - 3 FEB 1977)

 

John E. (Jack) Hamilton, 79, of 3519 Lakeview Dr., Beaverton, died Thursday, Feb. 3, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., on October 27, 1897. Mr. Hamilton retired after 51 years as a plumber from Davis Brothers Contractors in Detroit and moved to his cottage at All-Bright Shores in 1962. He was a member of the All-Bright Shores F.O.E. Mr. Hamilton and the former Ella Baldwin were married on October 9, 1948, in Lucas County, Ohio.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Edward of San Francisco, Calif. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. William Vroman officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. 02-09/1977 Column - 6 Page - 3     

 

JOHN RAYMOND HAMMOND (26 MARCH 1920 - 22 OCT 1982)

 

John Raymond Hammond, 62, 15835 Rossini Dr., Detroit, died Friday, Oct. 22, in Saratoga General Hospital following a long illness. Born in Paducah, Ky., on March 26, 1920, he had spent his lifetime in Detroit. He was a mailer for the Detroit News for 45 years until retiring in June. Mr. Hammond was married to the former Berniece Browder on June 23, 1946, in Detroit.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Raymond of Detroit; 2 daughters, Mrs. Sandra Hoxie and Mrs. Diane Childress of Armanda; his mother, Mrs. Elsie Purvis of All-Bright Shores; and 9 grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Dana Lane officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

CLARENCE E. HARTLEY (4 JUNE 1915 - 29 JUNE 1987)

 

Clarence E. Hartley, 72, of 3864 Ward Rd., All-Bright Shores, died Monday, June 29, at his home after a long illness. Born in Bay County June 4, 1915, he came to Gladwin County in 1965 from Flint. Mr. Hartley was an electrician at Buick Motors in Flint and retired in 1965 after 30 years. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Flint UAW Local 599, the Gladwin County VFW and Albright Shores Eagles Club 3655.

   Mr. Hartley and the former Bernice Davis were married in 1938 in Bay County. She died in 1972. He then married the former Virginia Pagett in 1973 in Bay County. She preceded him in death in 1985.

   Surviving are one son, Sgt. Major Michael Hartley, Langley AFB, W. Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Marshall (Sharon) Durr of College Station, Texas; his step-mother, Mrs. Agnes Hartley of Clio; one brother, Lee of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Marie McDougall of Lake George; and 7 grandchildren. A son, Douglas, died July 12, 1982.

   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Visitation is afternoon Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DOUGLAS D. HARTLEY (16 FEB 1942 - 12 JULY 1982)

 

Douglas D. Hartley, 39, of 3876 Ward Rd., Billings Township, died Monday, July 12, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of six years. Born in Flint on September 16, 1942, he came to Gladwin County in 1968 from Flint. He served in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion in Kissimee, Fla., and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sanford. Mr. Hartley and the former Joan Fountain were married July 6, 1978, in Florida.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Alan and Greg of Port Huron and of Kissimee, Fla.; 2 daughters, Marcie of Port Huron and Tina of Kissimee, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Kay Durr of College Station, Texas; and one brother, Michael of Tacoma, Wash.

   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Dana Lane will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-14/1982 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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RALPH D. HASKE (6 JULY 1939 - 1 OCT 2004)

 

Ralph D. Haske, age 65, or Beaverton died October 1, 2004 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City following a short illness. He was born July 6, 1939 in Munger. On August 3, 1973 he married Joy Fogelsonger in Reese. He was a Lift Truck Operator for General Motors Buick Division in Flint until his retirement after 30 years in 1990. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1987, having previously resided in Bay City. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 and the Estey Moose Lodge #456.

   Surviving him are his wife, Joy Haske of Beaverton; his son, Ted Haske of Beaverton; his daughter, Natalie Ormsby of Essexville; grandchildren Jackie and Chip Ormsby; mother-in-law Helen Kuehnemund of Bay City; brothers Henry (Charlotte) Haske of Columbus, Ohio, Bob (Chris) Haske of Reese, and Don (Jacquine) Haske of Coleman; sisters Jean (Ray) Mourer of Frankenmuth, Judy (Irv) Letson of Fairgrove, and Bev (Pat) Enos, also of Fairgrove; and 21 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Ron Haske.

   Funeral services took place Monday, October 4 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial took place in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record

 

WILLARD E. HATHAWAY (19 JUNE 1892 - 23 JULY 1968)

 

RITES FRIDAY FOR W. E. HATHAWAY

 

   Services will be held Friday for Willard E. Hathaway, 76, who died Tuesday, July 23, following an illness of several months. Born June 19, 1892, in Elsie, Mr. Hathaway came to his farm in Billings Township 29 years ago and prior to that had lived in Midland Couty since the age of seven years. A World War I veteran, he and his wifes, Susan, were married March 6, 1920, in Beaverton.

   Survivors include his wife, Susan; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Curry (Frances) of Rhodes, and Mrs. Hattie Ranes of Lexington; one son, Norman, of Midland; four brothers, Lewis of Grand Rapids, Clarence of Lakewood, Club, Vernon of Gladwin, and John of Beaverton; 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

   The Rev. Neil G. Keyes will officiate at the funeral services Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-24/1968 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

MARJORIE B. (PIKE) HIGGS (21 AUG 1919 - 17 APRIL 1974)

 

Mrs. Marjorie B. Higgs, 5, of Billings Township, died Wednesday, Apri 17, in St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Flint, on Aug. 21, 1919, she came to Gladwin County 10 years ago. The former Marjorie Pike, she was married to Roy Higgs in April 1954, in Flint.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by two step-sons, Richard of White Cloud and Hazen of Flint; one step-daughter, Mrs. Neaomi Buchard of Houghton Lake; two brothers, Frederick Pike of Saginaw and Manville Pike of Sun Valley, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Bates of Flint. A son, William Graves, preceded her in death.

   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. Emeritus Neil Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ROY H. HIGGS (18 JUNE 1904 - 9 OCT 1983)

 

Roy H. Higgs, 79, of All-Bright Shores, died Sunday, Oct. 9, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Oscoda. Born in Harrison on June 18, 1904, he moved to Gladwin County 20 years ago. He retired in 1965 from the Chevrolet plant in Flint. Mr. Higgs and the former Marjorie Pike were married in 1954 in Flint. She preceded him in death in 1979.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Richard of Columbus, Miss. and Hazen of Oscoda; one sister, Mrs. Erma Britton of Montrose; and 11 grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor B. G. Mathews officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-12/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

 

Roy R. Higgs, Beaverton (Bay City Times, Oct. 11, 1983)

 

Services for Mr. Higgs, 79, who died Sunday in an Iosco County auto crash, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, Beaverton, with burial in Billings Township Cemetery. Two Sons survive. He was born June 18, 1904, in Harrison.

 

JOSEPH W. HOPERSLERGER (28 JULY 1921 - 16 JAN 1998)

 

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WILLIAM A. JAMES (19 AUG 1911 – 27 JUN 1984)

 

(Midland Daily News, June 28, 1984)

 

William A. James, 72, of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, June 27, 1984, at Midland Hospital Center.

 

He was born Aug. 19, 1911, in Oil City, Pa. He was employed by the Ford Motor Co. tractor assembly plant in Highland Park for 26 years and retired in 1969. Mr. James had been a resident of Beaverton since 1974. He married the former Wilma Fry, June 22, 1946, in Detroit.

 

He leaves his wife, Wilma; son, Kenneth James of Sterling Heights; daughter Jeanne James of Garden City; two grandchildren; and his mother, Mrs. Amy James of Deltona Fla.

 

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home’s Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Dana Lane officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

 

 

JULIA MARGARET (MAXWELL) MICHALACK - DAVISON - JERSEY (15 APRIL 1918 - 7 MARCH 2005)

 

Julia Margaret Michalek-Jersey, 86, of Gladwin died March 7, 2005 at Saginaw Convenant Cooper following a short illness. She was born April 15, 1918 in Hope to John and Bertha (Havens) Maxwell. She married Larry Jersey on March 10, 1990 in Beaverton. She was a Housekeeper at Gladwin Hospital. She lived in Gladwin County for the last 65 years, having previously resided in Hope. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary 11256 in Gladwin, and Albright Shores Eagle Aerie 3655 in Beaverton.

   Surviving are her husband, Larry Jersey of Gladwin; eight children, Louise Shell of Walled Lake, Barbara (Jesse) Brown of Midland, Anna Sykes of Beaverton, Jolita (Tom) Shaw of Gladwin, Diane (Dave) Williamson of Mt. Morris, Wayne (Nancy) Jersey of Millington, Cindy Jersey of Lolo, Montana, and Barbara Sloane of Houghton Lake; 28 grandchildren, 37 Great grandchildren, and seven Great great grandchildren; one sister, Martha Maier of Beaverton; four brothers, William Maxwell, Donald Maxwell, James Maxwell and John Maxwell, all of Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one daughter, Shirley; two sisters, Alice and Laura; and one brother, Robert.

   Funeral services were held Friday, March 11 at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor Chuck Drudge officiating. Burial took place at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Special services will be provided by V.F.W. Auxiliary 11256 and Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 on Thursday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

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WILLIAM JONES (9 MAY 1894 - OCT 1957)

DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM JONES

BEAVERTON --- William Jones, 63, of Billings Township, Gladwin County, died Thursday evening at the Gladwin Hospital.  He was born in Lapeer County May 9, 1894 and had lived in Gladwin County for 60 years. Mr. Jones was a farmer. He was married to Miss Laura Wolfe in
1917 at Hope.  Survivors besides his wife, include four sons, Howard of Midland and Earl, Frank and John of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Manda Hathaway of Beaverton and Mrs.
Mary Howard of Rhodes; a sister, Mrs. Nelson Owens (address not available), and eight grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home at Gladwin with the Rev. Henry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Billings cemetery.
Midland Daily News dated 10-18-1957 Page - 9.

 

 

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GERALD F. KEFFER (1917 - 1987) Check if Vet?

 

CHARLES F. KELLY (18 MARCH 1922 - 20 MAY 1996)

 

Charles F. Kelly, 74, of Beaverton, died Monday, May 20, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin following a short illness. Born March 18, 1922 in Clare, he resided in Beaverton since moving from Detroit. Mr. Kelly was employed by Jefferson Assembly in Detroit until retiring in 1974 after 30 years. He was a member of the UAW Local No. 7, Detroit. Mr. Kelly married the former Julia Dejonghe in January 1960 in Detroit and she preceded him in death in 1992.

   Surviving are a sister, Violet Schuler of Detroit and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1996 Column - 3 Page - 7

 

CLAUD F. KENT (21 DEC 1897 - 24 NOV 1983)

 

Claud F. Kent, 85, of 4753 Martin Rd., Billings Township, died Thursday, Nov. 24, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Billings Township on Dec. 21, 1897, he had spent his lifetime here. He was an auton mechanic for Colbeck Chevrolet in Beaverton for 38 years until retiring in 1963. He was a member of the Beaverton F.& A.M. Lodge 453 and the Billings Missionary Church. He was associated with his father in the operation of a store on Kent Rd. until it closed in 1929. Mr. Kent was a member of the Billings School District No. 1 board of education for 36 years and the Beaverton board of education for 8 years. He also served as Billings Township clerk for over 20 years. Mr. Kent was married to the former Iva Barden on Dec. 23, 1917, in Marshall.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughtes, Mrs. William (Claudene) Kinnaird of Northville and Mrs. Pearson (Barbara) Wade of Boise, Idaho; one brother, Millard of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Miller of Moran and Mrs. Nina Erskine of Hemlock; and 5 grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Mukensnable, preceded him in death in March 1983. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Dana Lane officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

(Midland Daily News, Nov 26, 1983)

 

Claud F. Kent, 85, of Billings Township, died Thursday at Midland Hospital Center after a long illness.

 

He was born Dec. 21, 1897 in Billings Township. A lifetime resident of the township, he was a retired auto mechanic, a member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453 and the Billings Missionary Church. He was active in Billings Township government, serving as township clerk for many years.

 

He married the former Iva Barden Dec. 23, 1917 in Marshall. She survives him. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. William (Claudene) Kinnaird of Northville, and Mrs. Pearson (Barbara) Wade of Boise, Idaho, five grandchildren; a brother, Mike Kent of Beaverton; and sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Miller of Moran, and Mrs. Nina Erskine of Hemlock. A daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Mukensnable, died in March.

 

Services will take place at 2p.m. Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Dana Lane officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home anytime today. There will be a Masonic memorial service at 8p.m. today

 

HELEN (COLBECK) KENT (29 JAN 1878 - 18 DEC 1961)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. HELEN KENT

 

   Mrs. Helen Kent, 83, of Billings Township, died Monday following a three-week illness. Born January 29, 1878, in Oxford County, Ontario, the former Helen Colbeck was married to Marshal L. Kent. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1951. Mrs. Kent has been a resident of Billings Township for the past 80 years. She was a member of the Billings Community Sunday School and the Dale-Billings Ladies Aid.

   Surviving are two sons, Claude and Mike, of Beaverton; and two daughters, Mrs. Evaline Miller, of Moran, and Mrs. Nina Erskine, of Hemlock; a sister, Mrs. Nina Fox, of Brookfield, Wis.; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers will officiate and burial is in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1961 Col - 7 Page - 1

 

JULIA (BURKET) KENT (12 FEB 1911 - 20 DEC 2003)

 

Julia Burket Kent, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003. She was born Feb. 12, 1911, to Margaret Kilbride Merriman and Walter Burket. Walter died in 1913 and Margaret married Authur Rowley in 1915. Arthur became Julia's loving father. She was blessed with many siblings; stepbrother and sister Cecil Rowley and Marion (Rowley) Alley; brothers, Joe and Robert Burket; Phoebe (Burket) McKimmy and Lottie (Burket) McKimmy; and half brother and sister, George Rowley and Sara (Rowley) Schneider.

     Julia grew up on the family farm near Gladwin. She graduated from Gladwin High School, Gladwin County Normal and Central Michigan University. She taught grade school in Gladwin School until her marriage to Millard S. "Mike" Kent on May 31, 1931. Julie and Mike lived in Billings Township in Gladwin County, and were married 67 years before Mike died in 1998. The marriage produced three children, Charlene (Richard) Brelsford of Evans, Georgia, Millard M. "Bub" (Mary Lou) Kent of Midland and William "Bill" (Joan) Kent of Beaverton.

     After the children were through school Julia returned to teaching until retirement in 1970. Her life centered around family, church, community and education. She loved gardening, canning fruits and vegetables and cooking for her family. God was her copilot. She was adamant about education and wanted her children and grandchildren to obtain as much as possible. Julia's last years were spent at Tender-care in Midland where she was well cared for and loved by the caring and dedicated staff. Julia's parents and siblings are deceased.

     Surviving along with her three children are grandchildren, Jennifer (Robert) Kent-Bryant, Khristopher Kent, Kraig (Teresa) Kent, Kevin (Michelle) Kent and Carter (Cassandra) Kent; and great grandchildren, Jordan, Haleigh and Benjamin Kent-Bryant; Erik, Mitchell, Noah, Karley, Makayla, Shea and Nash Kent.

     Julia's family will receive friends at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross St., Beaverton on Monday, Dec. 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on the day of the funeral service from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery. Memorial offerings can be made to Billings Missionary Church, Tendercare Midland or your favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 12-24/2003 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MARSALL L. KENT (24 SEP 1869 - 12 MAY 1951)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MARSHALL KENT

 

   Marshall L. Kent, 81, died suddenly at his home in Billings township on Saturday, May 12. Funeral services were held on Tuesday from the Dale Methodist church, with burial in the Billings cemetey. The Rev. Donald Sailor officiated, and graveside services were under the auspices of the Beaverton F.&A.M. Mr. Kent was born on September 24, 1869 in Washtenaw county and was the longest resident of Billings township, coming here 66 years ago with his parents, William and Eveline Kent. At one time he operated a store and he lived on one of the best farmes in the township. Mr. Kent was married to Miss Helen Colbeck, in Beaverton.

   Surviving are his wife, Helen' two sons, Claude Kent and Millard Kent both of Beaverton; two daughters, Evelyn Miller of Curtis and Nina Erskine of Hemlock; one brother, George Kent of Mt. Pleasant; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 05-16/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

MILLARD S. "MIKE" KENT (3 APRIL1909 - 25 SEP 1998)

 

Millard S. "Mike" Kent, 89, of Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He attended Gladwin County Normal and Centrail Michigan College. Following college, he taught school in Gladwin County for 11 years. He was also a licensed electrician.

   He worked in the instrument department at the Dow Chemical Company for 33 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Billings Missionary Church. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and gardening.

   Besides his wife, Julia, he is survived by one daughter, Charlene and husband Richard Brelsford of South Carolina; two sons, Millard M. and wife Mary Lou of Midland, and William F. and wife Joan of Beaverton; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Carter, Khristopher, Kraig, and Kevin; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Haleigh, Benjamin, Noah, Erik, Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nina and Evelyn; and one brother, Claude.

   Services were conducted by Rev. E. Duane Aelick of Seymour, Ind., a relative of the Kent family, officiating. Burial was in Billings Township cemetery, Monday. Memorials may be made to the Billings Missionary Church. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1998 Column -  5 Page - 2  

 

WILLIAM K. KEYSAER (2 JAN 1923 - 15 APRIL 1985)

 

William K. Keysaer, 62, of 1039 Estey Rd. Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, April 15, at his home. Born in Jackson County Jan. 2, 1923, he came to Gladwin County 8 years ago from Dearborn Heights. He was a veteran of World War II and retired in January as a carpenter for Bechtel Corp. He was a member of Riverview Moose Lodge. Mr. Keysaer was married to the former Mabel Reed July 20, 1963 in Allen Park.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rodney (Kim) Chrzanowski of Detroit; and 3 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hope Lutheran Church. The Rev. Roger Hardy will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

CARL G. KINKEL (7 JUNE 1922 - 24 OCT 1994)

 

Carl G. Kinkel, 72 of Beaverton, died unexpectedly, Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1922, in Laporte, son of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Kratz) Kinkel. Mr. Kinkel was a life-long resident of Midland County. He married the former Onalee V. Price on Jan. 29, 1942, and she predeceased him on Feb. 19, 1993. He worked for over forty years for The Dow Chemical Co. in research and development, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Lodge No. 1610. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Geoffrey and Connie Kinkel of Beaverton; one daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Joseph Crossland of Madisonville, Tenn.; two sisters and brothers-in-law Christine and Clarence "Fritz" Schlader, Elizabeth and Clement Ostrander all of Laporte; five grandchildren, LaShawn, Devinee, Jolene, Rhonda and Geoffrey Charles; one great grandson, Travis John; and by his faithful companion, Babe.

Funeral services for Mr. Kinkel will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1994, at the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Company Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler St., with military honors under the auspices of the Midland V.F.W. Post No. 3651. The Rev. Wallace H. Mayton of Memorial
Presbyterian Church will officiate with burial in Billings Township Cemetery. Mr. Kinkel's family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Eagles No. 3655 Christmas Baskets for those in Need.
Midland Daily News dated 10-30-1994 Page - D8.

CHESTER E. KIRBY, SR. (27 OCT 1906 - 16 SEP 1982)

 

Chester E. Kirby Sr., 75, of 3971 Denton Creek Rd., Beaverton, died at his home Thursday, Sept. 16, following a short illness. Born in Marshall, Ill., on October 27, 1906, he came to Gladwin Couty in 1965 from Flint. Mr. Kirby retired in November 1965 as a die setter for Chevrolet Manufacturing in Flint. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the All-Bright Shores Eagles Club 3655 and the Disabled American Veterans Gateway Chapter 134, Flint. He was married to Luella Voight on May 7, 1957, in Angola, Ind. She preceded him in death November 17, 1976, in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Chester Jr. of Crystal Lake, Arthur of Grand Blanc and Virgil of Flint; 3 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Vandivier of Flint, Mrs. Betty Coleman of Grand Blanc and Mrs. Mabel Frey of Oscoda; one brother, Herbert of Terre Haute, Ind.; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry Lisst officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. The All-Bright Shores Eagles Club held a memorial service Friday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

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DENNIS W. KOSEBA (13 OCT 1947 - 23 SEP 1968)

 

JOHN H. KOURCE (13 MAY 1924 - 4 JULY 1995)

 

JOHN H. KOURCE

 

John H. Kource, 71, of Hope, died suddenly Tuesday, July 4, 1995 at MidMichigan Regional

Medical Center - Midland. Born May 13, 1924 in Kingmont, W. Va., he resided in Gladwin

County for the past 27 years since moving from Utica. Mr. Kource was a mechanic for 17 years before retiring in 1988. He had been employed by United Parcel Service in Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw. He married the former Lydia "Boots" Zimmerman March 1, 1947 in Mt. Clemens.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, John and wife Mary of Ray, Bruce and wife Theresa of

Beaverton, and Brian and wife Debra of Sterling Heights; 2 sisters, Edna Childress of Louisville,

Ky., and Norma Ruppenthal of Shelby; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.

 

Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with the Rev. Roy Glasgow officiating. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton. An Eagles' memorial

service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and the American Legion military service was held at graveside. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Michigan Heart Fund or the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 7-12/1995 Column – 2 Page – 6.

 

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GERALD LADUKE (7 DEC 1922 - 23 JUNE 1981)

 

Gerald LaDuke, 57, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 23, at his father's home. Arrangements are incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-24/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DONALD S. LEINENGER (19 APRIL 1935 - 1 FEB 1983)

 

Donald S. Leinenger, 47, of 1431 Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Pontiac on April 19, 1935, he retired June 2, 1978, after 25 years in the Marine Corps. He moved to Gladwin following retirement and was a member of the All-Bright Shores Eagles Club 3655 and the Gladwin County VFW 7303.

   Surviving are 4 daughters, Vicki Wilton in the Navy, Deborah and Deana of Arizona and Donnell Bellman of Colorado; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leinenger of All-Bright Shores; one brother, Frederick of Pontiac; one sister, Mrs. Donna Williamson of Pontiac; and 2 grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held Friday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1983 Column - 3 Page – 2

 

 

(Midland Daily News, Feb. 3, 1983)

 

Donald S. Leinenger 47, of Albright Shores, Beaverton, died Tuesday in Midland Hospital Center after a short illness.

He was born April 19, 1935, in Pontiac. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps June 2, 1978, after 25 years of service. He had been a resident of Beaverton since retirement. He was a member of Albright Shores Eagles Club No. 3655 and Gladwin County VFW Post No. 73O3.

 

He leaves daughters, Vicki Wilton of the U.S. Navy, Deborah Leinenger and Deana Leinenger, both of Arizona and Donnell Belman of Colorado; two grandchildren; parents, Howard and Madge Leinenger of Albright Shores; brother, Frederick Leinenger of Pontiac; and sister, Donna Williamson of Pontiac.

 

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Beaverton Chapel, Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after 7 p.m. today. An Eagles memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.

 

MILDRED ELSIE (COLBECK) LEUENBERGER (14 JULY 1905 - 23 FEB 2001)

Mildred E. Leuenberger, 95, of Beaverton, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin following a short illness. Born July 14, 1905 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Stephen and Alice (Wilder) Colbeck. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Mildred married Herman Leuenberger April 19, 1928 in Hope. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a teacher at Beaverton Public Schools in Beaverton and a member of the Billings Missionary Church in Beaverton.

Surviving are two sons, Herman and wife Joan, and Stephen and wife Peggy, all of Beaverton; two sisters, Edna Dicken of Beaverton and Hazel Bailley of Sun City, Ariz; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Pastor Steve Shangraw officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Billings Missionary Church.

MARK J. LITTLE (7 SEP 1926 - 11 APRIL 2001)

 

Mark J. Little, 74, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at home. Born Sept. 7, 1926 in Detroit, he was the son of Mark and Beulah (Bates) Little. He lived in Gladwin County since 1968 and previously lived in Detroit. Mark married Joyce M. Wagner, Jan. 5, 1948 in Detroit. He was a machine operator for Simpson Industry-Gladwin Machine Products, retiring in 1988 after 17 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He was also a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.

   Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Thomas J. of Highland, Mark E. and wife Rossette of Leigh High Acres, Fla., and Donald J. of Beaverton; two daughters, Joan M. and husband Tom Barkulas of Livonia, and Joyce Ann Milks of Beaverton; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

   Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Father Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record 04-18/2001 Column - 6 Page - 2  

 

ADAM R. LOPER (27 MARCH 1928 - 11 APRIL 1992)

 

ADAM LOPER

 

Adam R. Loper, 64, of 3968 Pine Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, April 11, 1992, at his home after a long illness. Born in Flint on March 27, 1928, he moved to Gladwin County 6 1/2 years ago from

Florida. Mr. Loper was a machine operator for General Motors In Flint for 16 years and retired In

1975. He also worked as a carpenter for Disney World in Florida for 10 years until he retired and moved to Gladwin County in 1985.

 

Mr. Loper and the former Rose (Dushan) Peters were married Sept. 2, 1960, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Richard Loper of Flint, Victor and Dirk Loper of Bay City; one daughter, Jeannie Loper of Flint; 3 step-daughters, Cindy Margetson and Ruth Ann Hamrie of Flint; and Donna Barker of Manitou Beach; one step-son, Martin Peters of Jackson; his mother, Mrs. Harriet Loper of Flint; 2 brothers, John of Flint and Carl of Millington; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Kern of Flushing. Mrs. Jill Griganni of Birch Run and Mrs. Barbara Simons of Bay City; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, John and brother, Beryl.

 

Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from Christ The King Lutheran Church. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A military graveside service was conducted by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 4-15/1992 Column – 4 Page – 2.

 

BERYL C. LOPER (19 SEP 1935 - 6 JULY 1978)

 

EARLE LUTZKE, SR (21 APRIL 1919 - 16 OCT 1985)

 

Earle Lutzke Sr., 66, of 4599 Estey Rd., Rhodes, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, in St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of 2 years. Born in Bay City April 21, 1919, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Lutzke retired in February 1978 after 30 years at Grey Iron Foundry, Saginaw. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Allbright Shores Assembly of God Church and UAW Local 668. Mr. Lutzke and the former Della Whitney were married Nov. 18, 1950, in Billings Township.

   Surviving besides his wife are 2 sons, David of Bay City and Earle of Bay City; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Poquette of Saginaw; a half-brother, Fred Wickline of Saginaw; and a half-sister, Mrs. Agnes Zusiak of Saginaw.

   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Allbright Shores Assembly of God. The Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-23/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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HAROLD MARTIN (29 SEP 1926 - 22 OCT 1988)

 

Harold Martin, 62, of 854 E. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 22, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. Born in Maderia, Calif., Sept. 29, 1926, he had spent most of his life here. Mr. Martin, a boilermaker and member of the Boilermakers Local 169, Dearborn, retired in 1985 after 35 years. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Derringer American Legion Post in Waukegan, Ill. Mr. Martin and the former Lillian St. Aubin were married in 1945 in Midland.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Harold of Beaverton; one daughter, Nancy Knoch of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Ernest of Averill and Richard of Midland; 2 sisters, Goldie Morse of Midland and Gladys Clark of Iron River; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, LeRoy, in March 1951, a daughter, Mary Chritz, August 1975, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Buddy Dodge officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Graveside military rites were by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

ISABELLE (ARMSTRONG) MARTIN (30 MAY 1869 - 23 MAY 1952)

 

LIFELONG BILLINGS RESIDENT PASSES

 

   Funeral services for Mrs. Isabel Trumble, 82, were held on Monday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. J. P. Hollopeter, of the Beaverton Methodist church officiated and burial was made in the Billings cemetery. Isabel Armstrong was born on May 30, 1869 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong in Yale. She was married to Alexander Trumble, who died on April 12, 1922. She has been a lifetime resident of Billings township and passed away at her home there on Friday, May 23.

   Surviving are one son, Robert Trumble, of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Roxa Rose, of Beaverton, Mrs. Trese Stark, of Yale, Mrs. Ann Brown, of Saginaw and Mrs. Isabel Martin, of Roscommon; one brother, Robert Armstrong, of Yale; also 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 05-28/1952 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

ISABELLE (TRUMBLE) MARTIN (4 AUG 1897 - 10 SEP 1978)

 

Mrs. Isabelle Martin, 81, of 373 E. Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 10, in the Clare Nursing Home followig a long illness. Born in Yale on August 4, 1897, she came to Gladwin County in 1905. Mrs. Martin was a member of the All-Bright Shores Assembly of God Church. The former Isabella Trumble, she was married to Walter Martin on April 15, 1925, in Beaverton.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, John McGrath of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Margaret) Freier of Gladwin and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Offenbecker of Beaverton; one brother, Robert of Beaverton; 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wilson will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

KENNETH WARREN MARTIN (4 JAN 1921 - 20 MAY 1962)

 

RITES TODAY FOR KENNETH MARTIN

 

   Kenneth Warren Martin, 41, a state Conservation Department fire officer, died Sunday at his home in Standish after a three-year illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Billings Township, and lived in that area until seven years ago when he moved to Standish. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Standish. He was married to the former Margaret Erway in Beaverton on August 6, 1947.

   Survivors include his widow, Margaret; one daughter, Sandra, and one son, David, both at home; his father, Irvin Martin; four sisters, Mrs. Marian Branscom, Mrs. Virginia Haney, and Mrs. Goldie Morse, of Midland; and Mrs. Gladys Clark, of Wisconsin; four brothers, Victor, of Hockaday, Harold, of Billings Township, and Ernest and Richard, of Midland.

   Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. from the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Standish, with the Rev. Theodore Fry officiating. Burial will be in Billings Cemetery. Hall Funeral Home is in charge of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 05-23/1962 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

LILLIAN L. (ST. AUBIN) MARTIN (5 OCT 1929 - 16 SEP 2001)

Lillian L. Martin, 71, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Born Oct. 5, 1929 in Lake City, she was the daughter of Henry and Alberta (Hancock) St. Aubin. She lived in Gladwin County most of her life. Lillian married Harold Martin, May 24, 1945 in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1988. She was a homemaker and a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are one son, Harold of Beaverton; one daughter, Nancy Martin of Beaverton; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her mother, Alberta St. Aubin; one sister, Macie Adams of Midland; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; one son, Leroy; and one daughter, Mary Chritz.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Pastor Brad Withrow officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.

MAX E. MARTIN (ABT. 1924 - 15 OCT 1948)

 

CPL. MAX MARTIN BURIED IN BILLINGS

 

   Funeral services were held for Corporal Max Martin, 24, on Monday, October 18 at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in the Billings cemetery. The Rev. Donald Sailor, pastor of the Beaverton Methodist church officiated.

   Cpl. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Martin, of Billings, died on October 15 at Percy Jones hospital of pneumonia complications. He re-enlisted after serving in the Air Force in Europe during the war and was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, when he contracted pneumonia in December 1947. He was flown to Percy Jones Hospital last March.

   Surviving are his wife and daughter, in Germany; his parents andents; five brothers, Victor, Harold, Kenneth, Ernest and Richard; and four sisters, Mrs. Marian Branscom, Virginia Haney, Mrs. Goldie Morse and Mrs. Gladys Clark. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1948 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

VICTOR L. MARTIN (ABT. 16 JUNE 1918 - 17 JAN 1977)

 

Victor L. Martin, 59, of 2246 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Monday, January 17, in Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Martin was born in Gladwin County, June 16, 1971, the son of Irvin Martin, and lived most of his life here. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Gladwin County VFW No. 7303, and a retired boilermaker for Wickes Corporation. He and the former Dorothy Willford Cornell were married June 2, 1972 in Gladwin.

   Surviving are his wife Dorothy of Beaverton; a son, John of Harrison; a daughter, SP3 Vickie Billon of Ft. Sil, Okla.; his father, Irvin Martin of Cass City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jack (Marion) Branscom and Mrs. Lowell (Goldie) Morse, both of Midland, and Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Clark of Iron River; 3 brothers, Harold of Beaverton, Ernest and Richard, both of Midland.

   Mr. Martin is at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time. Gladwin County Record dated 01-19/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

WALTER MARTIN (12 APRIL 1892 - 1 FEB 1981)

 

Walter Martin, 88, of 373 Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 1, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in Berlin on April 12, 1892, he spent most of his life in Gladwin County and farmed. Mr. Martin was a member of the Albright Shores Assembly of God Church and a veteran of World War I. He and the former Isabelle Trumble were married April 15, 1925, in Beaverton. She preceded him in death on September 10, 1978.

   Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Offenbecker of Billings Township and Mrs. Melvin (Margaret) Freier of Gladwin; one son, John McGrath of Billings Township; 2 sisters, Mrs. Goldie McCrandell of Billings Township and Mrs. Mable Winn of Clare County; 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1981 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MALVIN JOHN “MARTY” MARTINSON (13 DEC 1929 - 11 JAN 1994)

 

Malvin J. (Marty) Martinson, 64, of Beaverton, passed away Jan. 11, 1994, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw following a long illness. Born Dec. 13, 1929, in Iron River, Mr. Martinson was a
resident of Saginaw until 1969 when he moved to Beaverton. While in Saginaw, Mr. Martinson was a painting contractor, and after moving to Beaverton, he was employed by the Beaverton Rural Schools as a bus driver. He retired in 1989.

Mr. Martinson served in the Army Air Corp during the Korean Conflict. He is a member of the American Legion Post 171 in Gladwin County. He is also a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. Marty was also an avid bowler & golfer.

He married the former Shirley J. Tyburski on June 26, 1965, in Saginaw. She survives along with foster family, Tom, Laura, John, Colleen, Carrie and James Rhule of Beaverton. Foster family, James, Deborah and Joseph Brushaber of Beaverton. Special grandson and family, Dan, Pam and Nathan Coe of Saginaw. Several nieces and nephews' two brothers, Alfred Martinson of Iron River and Arnie Martinson of Quincy, Mass.; and two sisters, Bergie Flaschburger of Hoyt Lakes, Minn. and Amanda Cole of Saginaw. Mr. Martinson is also survived by a son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Martin, Laurie, and Scott Martinson of Saginaw. Mr. Martinson was preceded in death by a son, Malvin Martinson; a daughter, Audrey Tyburski; and one brother, Odvin Martinson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, 1994, at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Mr. Martinson will lie in state at the church from 4-9 p.m. today from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday. A Christian Wake Service will be recited at 8 p.m. today. The American Legion will conduct a graveside service. Arrangements are in charge of the Hall Funeral Homes, Gladwin and Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Midland Daily News dated 1-13-1994 Page - B12.

 

ANTHONY MATESTIC (12 JUNE 1908 - 9 DEC 1996)

 

ANTHONY MATESTIC

 

Anthony Matestic, 88, of Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996 at his home. Born June 12, 1908 in Forest City, Pa. he served his country in the U.S. Army and Air Force during the depression.

Mr. Matestic married the former Vladislava (Lottie) Lagot on Jan, 27, 1942 in Detroit. He worked for the Saginaw County Road Commission and moved to Gladwin County in 1981.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Leonard of Flushing, Gerald of Beaverton, and Col. Ronald, Ret. U.S.A.F. of Tacoma, Wash., one sister, Agnes Mack of Livonia; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond; 2 sisters; and 3 brothers.

 

Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with the Father John Mullet officiating. Burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1996 Column – 4 Page – 7.

 

RAYMOND J. MATESTIC (10 MAY 1944 - 20 APRIL 1991)

 

RAYMOND MATESTIC

Raymond J. Matestic, 46, of 1615 Cross Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly of injuries sustained in

an accident in Charlotte, N.C. Saturday April 20, 1991. Born in Detroit, May 10, 1944, he was employed in construction and was a veteran of Vietnam. Mr. Matestic was a member of St.

Anne's Catholic Church and graduated from Caro High School in 1962.

 

Surviving are his parents, Anthony and Vladislava Matestic of Beaverton; and 3 brothers, Leonard

of Flushing, Gerald of Beaverton and Col. Ronald of Tacoma, Wash.

 

Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Jim

Heller officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Home. Gladwin County Record dated 5-8/1991 Column – 4 Page – 2.

 

TIMOTHY B. MCCOY (9 OCT 1953 - 1 AUG 2002)

Timothy B. McCoy, 48, of Beaverton, died suddenly at home Aug. 1, 2002. Born October 9, 1953 to William and Betty (Stienbouer) McCoy in Saginaw, he was a case manager for Mental Health in Gladwin County. He had lived here for 35 years and was previously from Freeland. He belonged to St. Anne’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Edenville. He married Shawn (Torrez) McCoy February 15, 1975 in Sanford.

He is survived by his wife, his daughter Amie (Robert) Blair of Tawas; his son, Kiel McCoy of Barksdale Airforce Base in Louisiana; his grandchildren, Devin and Dylan Blair of Tawas; his father and step-mother, William and Judy McCoy of Beaverton; two brothers, Mike and Rick McCoy of Beaverton; four sisters, Cheryl Breedlove of Beaverton, Melody Strait of Beaverton, Debra Kindy of Sanford, and Terri Zimmerman of Lansing; his mother-in-law, Beverly Torrez of Beaverton; a sister-in-law, Kelly Sargent of Beaverton; three brothers-in-law, Kurt and Vince Torrez of Beaverton and Joseph Torrez of San Diego; several nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother David McCoy.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Fr. Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial took place in the Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation was held at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton Monday.

 

GOLDIE M. MCCRANDELL, SR (5 DEC 1894 - 13 MARCH 1983)

 

(Bay City Times, March 14, 1983)

 

Services for Mrs. McCrandell, 88, who died Sunday in Midland Community Hospital, will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.  With burial at Billings Township Cemetery. She was born Dec. 5, 1894 in Ionia County and is survived by three sons and six daughters.

 

(Midland Daily News, Mar. 14, 1983)

 

Goldie M. McCrandell, 88, of Beaverton, died Sunday in Midland Hospital Center following a long illness.

 

She was born Dec. 5, 1894, in Ionia County. She had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1897. She married Bert McCrandell, Jan 2. 1917, in Beaverton.  He died Jan 21, 1981.

 

She leaves sons, Bert McCrandall, Adrian McCrandall and Bill McCrandall; daughters, Nellie Druley, Sarah Alvarez, Mrs. Ray (Mildred) Stauffer Mrs. Lee (Edna) Mather, Mrs. Lance (Gurnith) Fischer, and Mrs. James (Violet) Mishler; 24 grandchilden; 14 great grandchildren; and sister, Mabel Winn.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Norman J. Farver officiating. Burial will be at the Billings Township Cemetery at Albright Shores. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.

 

 

JOHN CARLTON MCCRANDELL, SR (1850 - ABT. 20 NOV 1903)

 

DROWNED HIMSELF

JOHN MCCRANDALL, AN OLD RESIDENT OF BILLINGS

DISAPPEARS AND BODY IS NOT FOUND-SUPPOSED WATERY GRAVE

   John McCrandell, living at Gerrish dam in Billings, went after a pail of water Friday evening the 20th, and not returning his wife and sister went to search for him. Not finding him they alarmed the neighbors and search was made all that night and part of the next day without avail. Sunday they grappled for his body in the river but without success. He had made threats several times that he would drown himself, and lately when neighbors called on him he bid, them goodby, saying that he would never see them again. He was an invalid several years preceding his supposed death. He leaves a wife and eight children. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 12-04/1903 Column - 6 Page - 5

 

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RENEE K. MCCRANDELL (1 MAY 1953 - 17 DEC 2005)

Renee K. McCrandell, Renee K. McCrandell, 52, of Beaverton, died Dec. 17, 2005 at home following a long illness. She was born in Flint, Michigan on May 1, 1953 to Florence Nave. She married David McCrandell in Flint on July 26, 1975. She has lived in Gladwin County for 20 years, having previously resided in Flint. She was employed as a cashier at Coleman Marathon in Coleman.

Surviving her are her husband, David McCrandell of Beaverton; three children, Spring McCrandell of Texas, Amber (Buddy) Finney of Beaverton, and David (Rachel) McCrandell of Clare; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Velda (Bird) Sego of Flint; and her step father, Eric Nave of Flint. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Burial will take place in Billings Township, Beaverton. There will be time of visitation at the funeral home Thursday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be used according to the wishes of the family.

JOSEPH J. MICHALACK (8 SEP 1910 - 11 AUG 1974)

 

Joseph Michalak, Joseph J. Michalak, 84, of Billings Township, died Sunday Aug. 11, in the Midland Hospital following an illness of two years. Born on Sept. 8, 1940, in Saginaw, he moved to Gladwin County in 1941. He was a boilermaker with Local 169. Mr. Michalak and the former Julia Maxwell were married on July 4, 1935, in Saginaw.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Shirley Miller of Arizona, Mrs. Louise Shell of Walled Lake, Mrs. Barbara Swift of Gordonville, Mrs. Anna Reid of Oxford and Mrs. Jolita Kettel of Holly; one brother, Walter of Hope; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Toatelski, Mrs. Sadie Eugene, Mrs. Vanetta Nizinski and Mrs. Alice Roka, all of Saginaw, Mrs. Frances Fields and Mrs. Louise Haraman of Flint; and 18 grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Neil Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-07/1994 Column - 2 Page - 6

 

CLARINDA MILLER (? - 31 DEC 1923)

 

MRS. GEORGE MILLER

 

   Clarinda Miller, wife of George Miller, died at her home at Highwood of bronchial pneumonia Dec. 31, 1923. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Free Methodist church conducted by Rev. Pumford, followed by burial in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-03/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

MRS. CLARINDA MILLER

 

   Mrs. Clarinda Miller, 63, wife of George Miller, died at the family home at Highwood, Mich., Gladwin county, December 31. Mrs. Miller was born in New York state and at an early age came to Michigan with her parents locating in Gratiot county. Shortly after coming to Michigan she was married to George Miller and to this union were born nine children, four sons and five daughters. Darius and William Miller, of Saginaw; Ed. Miller of Flint; George Miller of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Rose Garrett of Ridgetown, Canada; Mrs. Daisy Hamm of Johnston, Pa.; Mrs. Myrtle Oakley of Saginaw; Mrs. Florence Bedore of Highwood; Mrs. Armanda Bodine of Detroit. She also leaves her husband, George Miller, 29 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Laura Sanders of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist church in Highwood. Rev. John Pumford officiate with burial in the Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-24/1924 Column - 6 Page - 4

 

EDITH M. (ATHERTON) MOGGS (19 FEB 1920 - 6 OCT 1985)

 

Edith M. Moggs, 65, of 2126 S. Wieman Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Bay Medical Center, Bay City, following a long illness. Born in Gaines Feb. 19, 1920, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Highwood Church of Daniel's Band and a correspondent for The Gladwin County Record for several years. The former Edith Atherton, she was married to Vernon Estes in 1938, in Alger. He died March 4, 1965. She then married Albert M. Moggs Oct. 16, 1965, in Gladwin.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 5 sons, Charles Estes of Charlevoix, Vernon Estes of Beaverton, Robert Estes fo Escanaba and Stephen Estes of Linwood: one sister, Mrs. Thelma Clay of Missouri; 5 brothers, Bert fo California, Fred and James of Bay City, Steve of Tennessee, and Bill of Akron-Fairgrove; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jim Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

CLARENCE MOORE (18 NOV 1884 - 27 AUG 1973)

 

Clarence Moore, 89, of Denton Creek Rd., Albright Shores, died in the Gladwin Area Hospital, Monday night, August 27, from injuries received earlier in the evening. He was struck by a car on the Estey Road. Mr. Moore was born November 18, 1884, in Paulding County, Ohio, and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1935. He was a construction worker and had never been married. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

   Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Neil Keyes officiating and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ISAAC MORROW (? - JAN 1907)

 

   Isaac Morrow died at his home in Billings, Saturday, of ulcer of the stomach, from which he has been suffering for the last 20 years. Burial took place in Billings cemetery Tuesday. He leaves a wife and nine children. Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1907 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

L. C. MORSE (? - ?)

 

JOHN “JACK” PHILLIP MURRAY, SR. (13 APRIL 1918 - 3 FEB 1994)

 

John P. (Jack) Murray Sr., 75, of Beaverton and formerly of Saginaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994, at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 13, 1918, in Saginaw, and had lived the last 23 years at Albright Shores. Jack married the former Margaret Schmieder of Saginaw on July 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa., while he was attending the U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation School at the University of Pittsburgh. She survives him. Jack served as a pilot in the Eighth Air Force. He was a 1st Lieutentant and flew 35 combat missions in a B-17 bomber.

He had been employed at Eaton Corp. in Saginaw for 42 years until his retirement in 1983. Jack was a member of Falcons Hall No. 124, Eagles Club and the Moose Lodge of Esty.

Surviving besides his wife, Margaret, are his daughter and three sons, Jacqulyn DuPeron of Saginaw, John P. Murray Jr. of Saginaw, Michael Murray and his wife, Teresa, of Enid, Okla., and Patrick Murray and his wife, Shawn, of Japan; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and his sister, Elizabeth Seamon of California. Jack was preceded in death by one son, Scott Douglas Murray, and by two sisters, Alvina and Viola Schuler.

Funeral service will take place 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 1994, at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State), Saginaw.  Interment will take place at Billings Cemetery in Albright Shores. Friends may call at the funeral home on Hemmeter after 2 p.m. Saturday where the family will be present from 2 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children.

Midland Daily News dated 2-5-1994 Page - B10.

 

STANLEY D. MUSZYNSKI (31 MARCH 1915 - 28 MAY 2003)

Stanley D. Muszynski , 88, of Beaverton, died May 28, 2003, at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a short illness. He was born March 31, 1915, to Lucind and Contance (Poznanska) Muszynski in Detroit. Stanley married Gertrude Muszynski July 26, 1952, in Detroit. She preceded him in death in 1995. Stanley retired from Chrysler in Detroit in 1972 after 36 years of service as a machinist. Surviving are many special friends.

Funeral Services were held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville, Michigan, with the Rev. Fr. Todd Arnberg officiating and visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of service. He was buried in Billings Twp. Cemetery in Beaverton.

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ELIZABETH “BETTY” NEARING-KRZYZANIAK (21 JAN 1933 – 03 FEB 1990)

 

Elizabeth (Betty) Nearing-Krzyzaniak, 57, of Linwood, died Saturday Feb 3, 1990 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. She was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Hampton Township, Bay County. She grew up in Bay County graduating from St. John's High School in 1951. She attended Mercy Central School of Nursing, graduating as a registered nurse in 1954. She had been a practicing nurse for 35 years in Bay City. She then was a nursing supervisor for 25 years at Bay Medical Center. She
married Clarence (Tiny) Krzyzaniak, April 1989 in Bay City. He survives her.

She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Edenville and a member of the churches Christian Service Commission.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence; her parents, Clement and Isabelle (Richard) Hugo, of Essexville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Gale Neering of Beaverton, David and Kathleen Neering of Bowie, Md., Gary Krzyzaniak, of Virginia Beach, Va., David Krzyzaniak of Linwood; three daughters and son-in-law, Janis Neering, of Evanston, Ill., Kathy and Steve Deyarmond, of Virginia Beach, Va., Karen Krzyzaniak, of Linwood; three grandsons, Steven, Jared and Dave; one granddaughter, Aubrey; two brothers, four sisters. She was predeceased by her first husband, Norbert Neering in 1987.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrataed at 11 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 7, 1990 from St. Anne's Catholic Church, Edenvile, with celebrant Rev. Father Joseph Schabel. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Ware-Smith-Woolever and Co. Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m today, and at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of mass.  The family will be present at the funeral home today from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. There will be a Vigil service at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. this evening.  Those planning expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes.

Midland Daily News dated 2-6-1990 Page - 5.

 

NORBERT S. NEARING (15 MARCH 1928 - 23 JULY 1987)

 

Norbert S. (Nubbs) Nearing, 59, of 5300 Heron Cove, Beaverton, died Thursday, July 23, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw. Born in Bay County March 15, 1928, he moved to Gladwin County in 1976. Mr. Nearing was a millwright at the Grey Iron Foundry for 21 years. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, a life member of the Bay City D.A.V. Chapter 9, U.A.W. 668 of Saginaw, the Essexville Knights of Columbus 2740 and a veteran of the Army during World War II. Mr. Nearing and the former Betty Hugo were married Oct. 15, 1955, in Essexville.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Mark of Pinconning and David of Vero Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Janis of Bay City; 2 brothers, Erwin of Munger and Steven of Bellaire; one sister, Edith Sisson of Bay City; several step-brothers and step-sisters; and one grandson.

   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Military services were conducted by the Midland American Legion Post. Arrangements were in charge of the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1987 Column - 4 Page - 3

 

ARNOLD EARL NUTT (21 DEC 1919 - 27 AUG 1999)

 

Arnold E. Nutt, 79, of Midland, formerly of Beaverton, passed away Friday at the Tendercare Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 21, 1919, in Bay City to Enoch and Laura Mead Nutt. Arnold married Mae Wallace on June 13, 1953, in Dearborn. Arnold worked as a brick layer/stone
mason. He was past president of the Gladwin Historical Society, Building Inspector, Cub Scout Leader, Billings Township supervisor and County commissioner.

Survivors include his wife, Mae; one son, Marc Nutt of Antilope, Calif.; one daughter, Joyce Born of Westland; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two children, Dana and Keith Nutt; and two brothers and one sister.

Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Pastor Roger Brown will officiate and burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Memorials made be made to the Gladwin Historical Society of the charity of ones choice.

Midland Daily News dated 8-29-1999 Page - D8.

 

 

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ALFRED L. OKONIEWSKI (2 SEP 1915 - 19 JUNE 1973)

 

ERSEL OWENS (21 APRIL 1925 - 4 JUNE 1992)

 

ERSEL OWENS

 

Ersel Owens, 67, of 880 E. Highwood Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, June 4, 1992 in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. Born in Grundy, Va.. April 21. 1925, he moved to Gladwin County 10 years ago from Troy. Mr. Owens worked for General Motors in the Gear and Axle Department. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a

member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303 and the Albright Shores Eagles. Mr. Owens and the former Joanne Umhrey were married June 8. 1991. in Beaverton.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son. Ersel of Tennessee; by 2 brothers, Estel of Hazel Park and Toyie of Virginia; 2 sisters, Winnie Owens of Romeo and Molly Owens of Atlanta, Ga; He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

 

Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Living Hope Church. The Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the

Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 6-10/1992 Column – 5 Page – 2.

 

JOANNE (UMHREY) OWENS (? – 1999)

 

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THEODORA MARIE PAUL (19 JUNE 1900 - 18 OCT 2001)

Theodora Marie Paul (“Grandma”) died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001. She was born June 19, 1900 to Mary E. (Cosgrove) and Benjamin A. Wilbur in Fall River, Mass., where she grew up and graduated from Durfee High School. She was the daughter of Mary E (Cosgrove) and Benjamin A. Wilbur. During World War I, she worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. After that, she moved to Dearborn and later married Oscar Paul, moving to New Bern, N.C. in 1921. After a few years in North Carolina, she returned to Dearborn where she made her home for the next 35 years. Grandma worked at the Book Cadillac Hotel and was active in the community and Littlefield Presbyterian Church, while raising four children. She was a member of Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655.

After her husband retired from Cadillac Motor, they moved to Harbour Heights, Fla., where she was active in the Women’s Club, Garden Club, and the Republican Women’s Club as recently as 1999. She also played the piano and organ and led the choir in the Harbour Heights Methodist Church until 1990. Her summers were spent in Hope, surrounded by family and friends. Her pastimes included playing her piano, playing cards, and sewing clothes for herself, her children, and grandchildren. She took many classes well into her 80s and was an avid promoter of the power of education. Grandma loved to travel and spent much of her retirement traveling to various parts of the world. She was a remarkable woman and was a cancer survivor of more than 23 years. Theodora’s legacy of faith, kindness, generosity, ad love will live on for many generations to come. She was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving are one daughter, Patricia (Ben) McAteer of Hope, two sons, Alfred (Barb) of Allbright Shores, Wilbur (Jean) of Lake City, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Paul of Westland; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Beatrice Gudith; her husband, Oscar; and daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Ray Delman.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 22 at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Father Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township cemetery, Beaverton. Memorials may be made to MidMichigan Hospice or the donor’s favorite charity.

JOSEPH PILECKI, I (7 FEB 1911 - 19 NOV 1999)

Joseph Pilecki, I -- one of seven children of Polish immigrants Jacob and Sophie (Hadam) Pilecki, was born in Newark, N.J., Feb. 7, 1911. The family soon moved to Poland where Joe attended school. As a young man, Joe returned to America and settled in the Detroit area where he graduated from the Ford Motor Company Trade School for Tool and Die. He specialized in precision grinding and continued to work for Ford until enlisting in the U.S. Army, March 26, 1942.

While traveling by bus to Detroit, Joe met Emma Irene Edwards, who was moving from her home in Sylvia, Tenn. to Detroit in search of work. Poor health caused Joe’s military discharge Aug. 8, 1943, and on Oct. 30, 1943, he and Irene were married in Detroit. They established a home in Highland Park and were blessed with six children, Glen who died in infancy, Richard, Fred, Mark, and twin daughters, Arlene and Darlene.

Joe eventually left Ford and worked for 22 years at the McPherson Broach & Machine Company in Detroit and later at Warren, retiring in February 1973. Joe and Irene moved to an apartment in Roseville, later to a home in Beaverton, and in 1996 when Irene’s health began to fail, moved back to a Roseville apartment.

Joe became seriously ill in August 1999 and in October moved to the Manor of Malvern Care Center in Malvern, Iowa. Joe and Irene had been married for 56 years when Joe died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He had attained the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 12 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Glen; and brothers Henry, John, Adolph, and Bernard.

Joe is survived by his wife Irene of Malvern, Iowa; sons Richard and wife Virginia, and Mark, all of Ferndale, Rev. Fred and wife Pam of Malvern, Iowa; two daughters, Arlene and husband Ken Willoughby of Holly, and Darlene McClelland of Warren; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank of Florida; and one sister, Stella of Poland.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Fred Pilecki officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township cemetery in Beaverton. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

 

PHILLIP A. POBOCIK (21 NOV 1927 - 13 JAN 1995)

 

Phillip A. Pobocik, 67, of Hope, died suddenly Friday, Jan. 13, 1995 at the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born Nov. 21, 1927 in Swartz Creek, he resided in Gladwin County since 1987 when he moved from Swartz Creek. Mr. Pobocik was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic at American Body Co. in Flint until he retired in 1962 due to medical reasons. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Club Aerie 3655 and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Mr. Pobocik married the former Mae Armstrong Feb. 11, 1950 in Flushing.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Catherine and husband Tom Cox of Swartz Creek, and Phyllis and husband Bob Dickerson of Morrice; 2 sisters, Mary Klapko of Swartz Creek, and Sally Stasa of Owosso; and 3 grandchildren.

   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the St. Anne Catholic Church in Edenville with the Rev. Father Jules Spleet officiating and burial was in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton. A Christian vigil service and special Eagles' memorial service were held Sunday evening at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Shriners Cripple Children Hospital. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1995 Column - 3 Page - 6

 

PEARL (KIRBY) POLLOCK (9 MARCH 1904 - 19 JAN 1988)

 

Pearl Pollock, 83, of 1125 Creek Rd., All-Bright Shores, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born March 9, 1904, in Kennett, Mo., she moved to Gladwin County in 1966 from Flint and made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Pollock was a cook for the Home Dairy Restaurant in Flint and retired in 1966. She was a member of the Billings Missionary Church and the Billings Senior Citizens Club.

   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ross (Pauline) Talarico of Beaverton; and a sister, Ethel Pelts of Mo. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold Brotherton in 1974 and a brother, Orin Kirby in 1971. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Billings Missionary Church. Pastor Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DANA W. PRICE (16 FEB 1914 - 18 JAN 1977)

 

Dana W. (Bill) Price, 62, of 3710 Lakeview Dr., All-Bright Shores, Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following an illness of two months. Born in Saginaw on February 16, 1914, he moved to Gladwin County 12 years ago. Mr. Price was retired from the Saginaw Steering Gear Plant No. 2 and was a member of the Billings Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was married to the former Margaret Strong on August 19, 1950, in Saginaw.

   Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Marlene) Reidel and Mrs. Shirley Lyden of Saginaw, Mrs. Michael (Bonnie) Redman of Gladwin and Mrs. Robert (Terri) Anderson of Essexville; one brother, Darrell of Saginaw; one sister, Mrs. Geraldine Fosgitt of Saginaw; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. Herbert Beirmann officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

THOMAS PAUL PRISZA, JR (7 OCT 1963 - 6 JULY 1986)

 

Thomas P. Prisza, Jr., 22, of 4875 Jones Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday night, July 6, after being struck by a vehicle in Billings Township. Born in Wyandotte Oct. 7, 1963, he came to Gladwin County in 1968. Surviving are his parents, Thomas Sr. and Carla of Beaverton; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Prisza of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gatchell of Wyandotte.

   Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. James Leitzman will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-09/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

THOMAS PAUL PRISZA, SR (17 AUG 1924 - 10 SEP 1990)

 

THOMAS PRISZA SR.

 

Thomas P. Prisza Sr., 48, of 4875 Jones Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Sept. 10, 1990, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw, after a long illness.

Born in Wyandotte, Aug. 17, 1942, he moved to Gladwin County in 1988. Mr. Prisza was a rigger for. Dobson Heavy Haul in Bay City from 1988 to 1985 when he took a medical retirement. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3655, All-Bright Shores, Rigger Local 575 Warren

and the Disabled American Veterans.  Mr. Prisza and the former Carla Brown were married in 1963 in Wyandotte.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Ephriam and Geraldine Prisza of Gladwin; and 4

sisters, Mrs. Judy Henderson of Germany, Mrs. Audrey Lipp, Mrs. Brenda Snyder and Mrs. Jan Kory of Beaverton. A son, Thomas Jr., preceded him in death July 6,1986.

 

Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Martin Ledgwidge will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-12/1990 Column – 4 Page – 2.

 

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CLEMENT RATLIFF, JR. (6 SEP 1926 - 13 AUG 1991)

 

CLEMENT RATLIFE JR.

 

Clement Ratliff Jr., 65, of 834 Hickory St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1991, In the V. A. Medical Center, Arm Arbor, after a long illness. Bom in Kankakee, 111., Sept 4, 1926, he moved to Gladwin County 2 years ago. Mr. Ratliff was a truck driver for Commercial Car Carrier, he served in World War II as a Navy seaman and in the Army during the Korean War.

 

Surviving are his father, Clement Ratliff Sr. of Beaverton; one sister Mrs. Eileen Wishart of Beaverton; and one brother, James of Long Island, N. Y.

 

Rites were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Chaplain

Joseph White officiated and burial was In the Billings Township Cemetery. A Military Graveside

Service was held by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 8-21/1991 Column – 3 Page – 2.

 

ARTHUR J. RIEVERT (30 DEC 1921 - 16 DEC 1998)

 

ARTHUR J. RIEVERT

 

Arthur J. Rievert, 76, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical

Center-Midland after a long illness. Rievert was born Dec. 30, 1921 in Sebewaing. He lived in Gladwin County 17 years and previously lived in Detroit. He worked for J. L. Hudson in Detroit as a truck driver. He retired in 1980 after 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II. Arthur was a member of VFW Post 147 in Livonia, and Albright Shores Eagles Club 3655.

 

Surviving Mr. Rievert are two sons, William and wife Janet of Beaverton, and Allen and wife Mary of Canton; one brother, Elmer and wife Frieda of Sebewaing; and-three grandchildren, Kristen, Katie, and Kurtis Rievert. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mabel Reger in 1988.

 

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Rev. Mark

Moore officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. A military rites service was held by the VFW Post 7303. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1998 Column – 3 Page – 2.

 

JACK D. ROBBINS (26 OCT 1924 - 5 OCT 1994)

 

Jack D. Robbins, 69, of 1254 Denton Creek Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1994, in

the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Midland, following a long illness. Born Oct. 26, 1924 in Crane, Missouri, he moved to Flint where he worked as a job setter for the General Motors Chevrolet V-8 Plant in Flint. In 1982, Mr. Robbins moved to Beaverton from Flint. He was a member of the American Division Veterans Association and UAW Local 659.

 

Mr. Robbins married the former Mary Davis July 25, 1950 in Pine Run. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Jackie and husband Richard Blundell of Burton, Darlene of Grayling; 1 son, Dennis of Flint; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers.

 

Rites were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Julius Spleet officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Gladwin County Record dated 10-12/1994 Column – 2 Page – 6.

 

FRANKLIN D. ROBINSON (28 JULY 1936 - 15 MAY 1996)

 

GIBSON D. ROGERS (ABT. 14 JUNE 1894 - 17 APRIL 1924)

 

Gibson D., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rogers, Billings, died April 17, 1924, aged 29 years, 10 months and 3 days. He entered the army Oct. 2, 1917, was appointed corporal Jan. 1, 1918, and was promoted to sergeant Feb. 2, 1918. He served in France and Germany 13 months, and was discharged from service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1919.

   He leaves his parents, brother Daniel, sister Jennie. His brother William preceded him to the great beyond. Funeral was conducted by Rev. ... Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/1924 Column - 5 Page - 4

 

WILLIAM HENRY ROGERS (19 APRIL 1897 - 2 OCT 1923)

 

   William Henry Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Rogers of Billings township, died at the home of his parents, Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, aged 26 years, 5 months and 11 days. William was born in Flynn township, Sanilac county, April 19, 1897. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother and sister who reside at home and a brother who resides in Midland county. The funeral directed by Floyd Hall of Beaverton, was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his parents, Rev. G. Killian officiating. Interment in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-11/1923 Column - 5 Page - 4

 

THOMAS R. ROPER (5 AUG 1950 - 28 MAY 1984)

 

BENTLEY MAN FOUND DEAD

 

   Thomas R. Roper, 33, of Bentley Township, was found dead at the wheel of his car Monday morning, according to Gladwin Sheriff's deputies. Roper is believed to have pulled off Wisner Rd. to sleep and preliminary findings of a post mortem Monday indicate his death was accidental caused by carbon monoxide inhalation.

   Deputies were assisted by the Billings Township Rescue Unit. Billings constable and the Gladwin County Ambulance Service. Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/`1984 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

 

Thomas Roper (Midland Daily News, May 29, 1984)

 

Thomas Roper, 33, of Rhodes, died unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 1984, in Billings Township, Gladwin County.

 

He was born in Michigan Aug. 5, 1950.  He leaves his wife, Cheri; daughters, Marie Roper and Christine Roper, both at home; mother, Dorothy Roper of Rhodes; brothers, Jim Roper of Fenton. Al Roper of Linwood, Robert Roper, Oliver Roper and John Roper, all of Rhodes; and sister, Sharon Christie of Minnesota.

 

Services will be at 10 am. Thursday in Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes with the Rev. Alan Druckenmiller officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call at Lee’s Funeral Home after 7p.m. today, any time Wednesday, and at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday.

 

 

 

JOHN HENRY ROSE (ABT. 1881 - 29 APRIL 1958)

 

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR JOHN ROSE OF BILLINGS

 

   Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for John H. Rose, 77, of Billings township, who died Tuesday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 04-30/1958 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

J. JOSEPHINE (KNISLEY) ROSE (31 JAN 1910 – 6 APRIL 1972)

 

JOSEPHINE ROSE

 

Mrs. J. Josephine Rose, 62, of Billings Township, died April 6, at Bay City Mercy Hospital, following a long illness. A resident of Gladwin County 30 years, Mrs. Rose was born in Saginaw Jan. 31, 1910, and came here from Flint. The former Miss Josephine Knisley and John (Jack) Rose were married Feb. 2, 1936, in Flint. She was a member of the Billings Missionary Church and the Billlings W.C.T.U.

 

Surviving are here husband, John; two sons, John A. (Sandy) Rose, of Freeland, and Robert L. Rose of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Phyllis) Stoddard of Fairgrove, and Miss Kathleen A. Rose of Bay City; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Weiderhold of Bridgeport, Mrs. Laura Davis of Flint and Mrs. Vera Crozier of Saginaw; two brothers, Russell Knisley of Bridgeport and Hugh Knisley of Saginaw.

 

Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Rev. Neil Keyes and Rev. Lawrence Lewis officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1972 Column - 3 Page – 2.  

 

ROBERT L. ROSE (11 APRIL 1950 - 23 FEB 1979)

 

Robert L. Rose, 28, of 3866 Weiman Rd., Beaverton, died of injuries sustained in an auto accident on the I-75 expressway in Bay County Friday, Feb. 23. Born in Billings Township on April 11, 1950, he had spent his lifetime here; Mr. Rose served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1971 and was employed in the Melting Department at Nodular Iron, General Motors, Saginaw.

   Surviving are his father, John Rose of Beaverton; one brother, John A. (Sandy) of Freeland; 2 sisters, Kathleen of Saginaw and Mrs. Walter (Phyllis) Stoddard of Fairgrove; and his fiance Crystal Shaw of Gladwin.

   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-28/1979 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

ROXA (TRUMBLE) ROSE (30 JAN 1885 - 28 NOV 1972)

 

Mrs. Roxa Rose, 87, of Billings Township, died Tuesday, November 28, at the home of her son, Hugh, in Flint, following a brief illness. Born in Yale, Mich., January 30, 1885, Mrs. Rose had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 70 years. The former Miss Roxa Trumble and John Henry Rose were married in 1906 and he died in April of 1958. Mrs. Rose was a member of the Billings Missionary Church.

   Surviving are two sons, Jack of Beaverton, and Hugh of Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Mead of Harrison, and Mrs. Phoebe Schulz of Saginaw; one brother, Robert Trumble of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Martin of Beaverton, and Mrs. Ann Brown of Saginaw; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Friday at 2:00 at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Neil Keyes officiating. Burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-06/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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WILLIAM A. SARGENT (14 SEP 1934 - 23 OCT 1991)

 

William A. Sargent, 57, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991, at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 1991, at Saint Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton.

Midland Daily News dated 10-25-1991 Page - C4.

 

RICHARD H. SAVAGE (7 AUG 1934 - 15 JUNE 1988)

 

RICHARD SAVAGE

 

Richard H. Savage, 53, of 1250 Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, June 15, in St. Mary’s

Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Saginaw Aug. 7, 1934, he moved to Gladwin County 12 years ago from Saginaw. Mr. Savage was a bricklayer for Helger construction in Midland. He was a member of the Albright Shores Fraternal Order of Eagles 3655 and a C.B.

radio enthusiast. Mr. Savage was married to the former Barbara Wilkinson Dec. 19, 1953, in Saginaw.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Richard Jr. of Saginaw and Kelly of All-Bright Shores; 2 daughters, Cheryle Ann Thomas of Saginaw and Mrs. Mark (Linda) Tubb of Scott A.F.B., 111.; his mother, Mrs. Evelyn Savage of Oscoda; one sister, Mrs. Jacklyn David of Oscoda; and 7 grandchildren.

 

Services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held at 8 p.m. Friday. Gladwin County Record dated 6-22/1988 Column – 3 Page – 2.

 

CLEMENT ALPHONSO SCHMITT (01 AUG 1898 - 20 AUG 1956)

 

FUNERAL SET THURSDAY FOR C. A. SCHMITT

BEAVERTON --- Funeral services for Clement A. Schmitt, 58, of Billings Township, Lockwood, Beach, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Mr. Schmitt died Sunday at his home following a seven - year illness. He was born August 1, 1898 in Chicago. He
served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War I. He had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 12 years. Prior to that he had lived in Saginaw.

Mr. Schmitt married the former Doris Kirby on September 17, 1943 at Bowling Green, O. He is survived by his wife, one son, Gene at Canton, O., and one brother, Frank Schmitt. The Rev. Henry Hall will officiated at the funeral. Burial will be in Billings Cemetery.

Midland Daily News dated 8-21-1956 Page - 11.

 

 

DENISE M. SCHULER (8 JULY 1918 - 19 NOV 2000)

Dencie M. Schuler, 82, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a brief illness. Born July 8, 1918 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Leverett and Emily (Haw) Cottrell. Dencie married Ernest Schuler, Aug. 24, 1940 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death in March 1989. They came to Gladwin in 1972. She retired from Michigan Sugar Company in 1982.

Surviving are two sons, John and wife Linda of Beaverton and Ernest and wife Katie of Standish; one daughter, Barbara Harder of Beaverton; one sister, Kate McGarity of Shields; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. Services were held Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor David Kiestler officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery.

DAVID E. SCHWARTZ (25 FEB 1887 - 30 APRIL 1957)

 

RITES FOR DAVID SCHWARTZ THIS FRIDAY

 

   David Schwartz, 69, a resident of Lockwood Beach, Billings township, died April 30 at his home. He was born on Feb. 25, 1887 in South Dakota. He spent most of his life in Gladwin county, except from 1922 to 1942 when he lived in Detroit.

   On July 3, 1940, he was married to the former Miss Ellen Iversen. She survives him, along with two foster daughters, Mrs. Marian Franey of Wyandotte, and Mrs. Anna Mae Bonsceour of East Detroit; two brothers, Henry of Beaverton, and George of Gladwin.

   Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, the Rev. Henry C. Hall officiating. Burial will be in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-01/1957 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

MYRTLE M. SHIER (14 FEB 1925 - 8 AUG 2000)

Myrtle M. Shier, 75, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a short illness. Born Feb. 14, 1925 in Saginaw, she lived in Gladwin County 23 years and previously lived in Flint. Myrtle married Lawrence Shier, Oct. 26, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a member of Estey Moose Lodge 456.

Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Gary of Beaverton; one daughter, Geraldine and husband Thomas Firth of Lake Worth, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Pastor Steve Shangraw officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.

JAMES J. SHORKEY, JR (19 AUG 1930 - 23 JULY 1992)

 

DONALD J. SHUMWAY (21 OCT 1927 - 6 APRIL 2005)

 

Donald J. Shumway, Donald J. Shumway, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin. He was born in Detroit on Oct. 21, 1927 to the late Earl and Gladys (Seymour) Shumway. He married the former Betty Bowen on March 30, 1946 in Gladwin; she survives him. He was a retired oil field worker and employee for Dow Chemical.

 

Surviving besides his wife Betty are his children, Judy (Walter) Mertens of Lake George, Linda Hetherington of Gladwin, Vickie (Charles) Brubaker of Beaverton, Deborah (Gary) Mangas and Ronald (Connie) Bell, both of Gladwin; 33 grandchildren and 40 Great grandchildren; one brother, Robert McLay of West Branch; and one sister, Sharon McLay of Dallas, Texas. He was predeceased by a son, Gerald Shumway, and three sisters.

 

Funeral services were held April 9 at Sisson Funeral Home, with Alisa Wood presiding. Burial was at Billings Township Cemetery.

 

GERALD J. SHUMWAY (20 JAN 1949 - 2 MARCH 1973)

 

GERALD SHUMWAY

 

Gerald J. Shumway, 24, of Zellwood, Fla., lost his life in an automobile accident Friday, March 2, at Orlando, Fla. Services are being held Wednesday (today) at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Locher officiating and burial is in the Billings Cemetery.

 

Born January 20, 1949, in Gladwin, he attended schools at Winegars and Beaverton. He and the former Miss Barbara White were married in July of 1970 in Beaverton, moving to Zellwood, Fla., last July where he was employed in an orange processing plant.

 

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shumway of Gladwin; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Wood, Gladwin, Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Wood, Midland, Mrs. Charles (Vickie) Brubaker, Apopka, Fla., and Mrs. Gary (Debby) Manges, Copperas Cove, Tex.; one brother, Ronald of Gladwin; and his grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Shumway of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 3-7/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2.

 

RAY SIMMONS (7 JULY 1927 - 15 JUNE 2001)

 

CECIL C. SMITH (28 JAN 1912 - 29 APRIL 1993)

 

Cecil C. Smith, 81, of 3961 Lutzke Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, April 29. 1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Cheboygan, Jan. 28,

1912, he moved to Gladwin County in 1979 from Detroit. Mr. Smith was in maintenance at the

Detroit Receiving Hospital and retired in 1977. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303.

 

Mr. Smith and former Eva Hotchkiss were married March 28, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 step-daughters, Virginia Schrein of California and Donna

Shanley of Royal Oak; one sister, Gertrude Burrows of Carsonville; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; 12 step-grandchildren and many great step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Florence Borden, Luella Ross and Hazel Haggerty and 2 brothers, Ralph and Harold.

 

Rites were held Monday at noon from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The

Rev. Curt Gordan officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Memorials may be made to

the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 5-5/1993 Column – 2 Page – 2.

 

DOUGLAS P. SMITH (14 MAY 1967 - 31 JULY 2002)

Douglas P. Smith, 35, of Sanford, Michigan passed away suddenly July 31, 2002 in Bay City, Michigan.

He was born May 14, 1967 to Merle and Beverly (Gower) Smith in Bay City, and worked as a laborer for Monitor Sugar Company in Bay City. He was a Midland County resident since 1995, having previously resided in Gladwin. Douglas married Tilitha Haines-Smith on Feb. 14, 1996 in Midland.

Surviving are his wife, Tilitha Haines-Smith of Gladwin; son, Amos Smith of Gladwin; daughters, Sarah Smith of Midland and Terina Haines of Gladwin; parents, Merle and Beverly Smith of Estey; sisters, Connie Shannon of Beaverton, Anita Green of Tennessee, Brenda Eddy of Gladwin, and Sue Schaefer of Beaverton; brothers, Brian Smith of Beaverton, John Smith of Beaverton, and Kevan Smith of Sanford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister Cheryl Ann Smith.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Jim Walters officiating. Burial took place at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.

 

ETHEL ELIZABETH (MOORE) SMITH (2 MAY 1906 - 24 JAN 1995)
 
Ethel Elizabeth Smith, 88, of Rhodes, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1995, at the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center in Midland. She was born May 2, 1906, in Arenac County to Calvin and Clare (Riggs) Moore.  Mrs. Smith lived most of her life in the Estey area.  She married Ivan Smith on April 5, 1924, in Midland.  He passed away Aug. 30, 1985.  She is survived by eight children, Viola Smith of Rhodes, Lawrence (Pat) Smith of St. Ignace, Millard (Adeline) Smith of Midland, Earl (Gertrude) Smith of Rhodes, Merle (Beverly) Smith of Rhodes, Margie (Tom) Valley of Hope, Thelma (Dave) Cole of Rhodes, and James (Salley) Smith of Rhodes; 37 grandchildren; 65
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Moore of Texas and Oliver Moore of Florida; and two sisters, Marjorie Speigel of Florida and Doris Bauder of Midland. She was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret Smith in 1978; a grandson, Bill Smith on June 5, 1994; a brother; and six sisters.
Services will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Curtis F. Gordon will officiate, with burial in Billings Township Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home today from 2-9 p.m. and Friday from 9-11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of Michigan.

Midland Daily News dated 1-26-1995 Page B-12.

 

EVA (HOTCHKISS) SMITH (25 MAY 1908 – 28 JULY 1994)

IVAN F. SMITH (28 SEP 1899 - 30 AUG 1985)


Ivan F. Smith, 85, 3900 Pinconning Road, died Friday, Aug. 30, 1985. A lifelong resident of Rhodes, Smith was born Sept. 28, 1899, in Gladwin County. He attended Gladwin County schools and married the former Ethel E. Moore on April 5, 1924, in Midland. Smith was
a retired farmer in the Rhodes area.  He leaves his wife; sons, Ivan L. Smith, Millard
Smith, Merle Smith, Earl Smith and James Smith, all of Gladwin County; daughters, Viola Smith of Gladwin County, and Margie Valley and Thelma Cole of Midland County; brother James Smith of Hayden Lake, Idaho; 33 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Margaret Smith, preceded him in death in 1978. Four brothers also preceded him in death.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Timothy Holcomb-Dinsmore of the Bethel Church of the Nazerene officiating. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery in Gladwin County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.  Family members will be present Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials are available for the donor's favorite charity.

Midland Daily News dated 8-30-1985 Page - 2.

LESLIE B. SMITH (16 APRIL 1889 - 23 OCT 1966)

 

BILLINGS MAN'S SERVICES TODAY

 

   Leslie B. Smith, 77, of Billings Township, died Sunday, Oct. 23, after a brief illness. Born in Lapeer County April 16, 1889, Mr. Smith had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 12 years. He was a retired sheet metal worker in the Chevrolet plant, Flint. He was married to Minnie Casteel May 2, 1936, in Toledo. Surviving are a step-son, Dr. Dallas Sigwart of California; four brothers, Hershey, Alva and Carl of Otisville, and James of Waterford. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1966 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MINNIE (CASTEEL) SMITH (10 SEP 1892 - 5 FEB 1976)

 

MRS. MINNIE SMITH

 

   Mrs. Minnie Smith, 83, of Rose Mead, Calif, and formerly of Billings Township, died Thursday, Feb. 5, in ElMonte, Calif., after a long illness. Born in West Virginia on September 10, 1892, she lived in Gladwin County from 1954 to 1966 when she moved to California. She was married to Leslie B. Smith on May 2, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1966. Surviving are one son, Dr. Dallas Sigwaar of California; one sister, Emily Green of California; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1976 Column - 7 Page - 2

 

RALPH KENNETH SMITH (11 AUG 1920 - 1 JUNE 2004)

 

Ralph Kenneth Smith, born August 11, 1920 to George and Millie (Byron) Smith in Pontiac, passed away June 2, 2004 at the age of 83. Ralph married his wife Martha (Taulbee) Smith on November 15, 1941. Ralph served his country in WWII in Germany from September 1944 until October 1945. He was wounded in the battle of the Bulge. Ralph worked for General Motors of Flint for 30 years and retired in October of 1974. He moved to Beaverton in November 1974 where he resided until he passed away. He attended Living Hope Assembly of God in Albright Shores.

   Ralph is survived by his wife, Martha Smith of Beaverton; son John Smith of Big Rapids and his children Allen and Marci; son Wayne (Donna) Smith of Brown City and their children Wayne, Jr. and Debra; son Ralph, Jr. (Sandra) Smith of Waterford and their children Ralph III, Annette and Nikki; son James Smith of Beaverton and his daughter Kristine; daughter Judy Pleiness of Farwell and her children Thomas, Kimberly, Shannon and Crissy; daughter Wanda (Tex) Hughes of Millington and their children Cara, Rachel and Sarah; daughter Cynthia (Clare) McPherson of Beaverton and their children Michael and Todd; daughter

Teresa (Bruce) Hopkins of Macomb and their children Lukas, Bruce Jr., and Ashley; grandchildren Brenda, Robert, Dallas, Scott, Traci and Timothy; several Great grandchildren; and son-in-law Doug Clark of Benton,

Kentucky. He was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Clark; granddaughters Michelle Smith and Heather Horten; brother George Jr.; and Sue Smith.

   A funeral service took place Saturday, June 5 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Roy Glasgow officiating. Burial was at the Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record 

 

HARRY F. SOLOMON (16 JUNE 1945 - 25 APRIL 1988)

 

Harry F. (Jun) Solomon, 42, of 2603 Whitney Beach Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, April 25, at his home after a long illness. Born in Saginaw, June 16, 1945, he moved to Gladwin County 8 years ago from Saginaw. Mr. Solomon was a machine repairman for Saginaw Manufacturing, General Motors. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam and was a member of the UAW. Mr. Solomon and the former Roseltha DeLavern were married May 7, 1964, in Mt. Clemens.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Jeffrey and Brian of Beaverton; a daughter, Deanna Graves of Beaverton; his mother and step-father, Rose and Gerald D'Annunzio of Sterling Heights; a grandfather, Frank D'Annunzio of Warren; one brother, Ronald Solomon of Miami, Fla.; one sister, Mary Lou Miller of Elyria, Ohio; and 2 grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. James Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-27/1988 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

NOLA M. (WOODRUFF) SPENCER (20 MAY 1915 - 5 SEP 1997)

 

Nola M. Spencer, 82, of Beaverton, died Friday, Spet. 5, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin after a short illness. She was born May 20, 1915 in Gladwin and lived here her whole life, Nola was a homemaker. The former Nola Woodruff married Ora Spencer, June 23, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1970.

   Surviving are two sons, Edward and wife Yvonne of Beaverton and Keith and wife Judy of Midland; two brothers, Howard Woodruff of Lake Ann and Neal Woodruff of Gladwin; three sisters, Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Blanche Wilson of Pinconning, and Doris Bock of Estey; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Faye Marie Mesh and Jacque Sue Spencer; two brothers, Jack and Earl Woodruff; and one sister, Lillian Erway.

   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Father Frederick Houghton officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Pardee Cancer Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ORA C. SPENCER (7 JUNE 1904 - 6 FEB 1970)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO ORA SPENCER

 

Ora C. Spencer, 65, of Billings Township, died Friday, Feb. 6, at the Gladwin Hospital followig a long illness. Born at Mt. Forest on June 7, 1904, he had lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Mr. Spencer was a lineman for Dow Chemical Co. He was married to the former Nola Woodruff on June 23, 1934, in Sanford.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Keith, of Midland, and Edward of Buffalo, N.Y.; four brothers, Charles of California, A.D., of Georgia, John, of Fostoria, and Sam, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Brady, of California, Mrs. Grace Gogswell, of Evart, and Mrs. Edna Sicard, of Harrison; and seven grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death.

 

Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-11/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1.

 

ERNEST H. STECH (16 SEP 1899 - 23 MARCH 1974)

 

Ernest H. Stech, 74, of 4277 Lake Drive, All-Bright Shores, died suddenly Saturday, March 23, at Midland Hospital after only a short illness. Born September 16, 1899, in Warren, Ind., he was a retired employee of Sun Oio Company. Mr. Stech had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 38 years, since 1936, coming here from West Branch. He and the former Moyna T. Scott were married March 31, 1923, in South Bend, Ind. He was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. and the Consistory.

   Surviving are his wife, Moyna; 2 sons, Ernest Jr. of Gary, Ind., and George of Midland; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Rosemary) Siebert fo Midland; a brother, Charles of New Jersey, a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Click of Nowata, Okla.; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A son, Lowell preceded him in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Neil Keyes officiating. A Masonic memorial service was held Monday evening. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1974 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

GERALDENE F. "JERRY" (FOLSOM) STEVENS (10 JULY 1909 - 11 SEP 2003)

Geraldene F. “Jerry” Stevens, 94, of Clarkston, Michigan passed away Sept. 11, 2003 at North Oakland Medical Center in Clarkston. She was born on July 10, 1909 to Jesse and Mildred (Skidmore) Folsom in Lapeer, and married Earl Stevens on Oct. 19, 1935 in Vassar. He preceded her in death in 1985. Jerry was a homemaker who lived in Oakland County for 19 years, having previously lived in Beaverton. She was a member of Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene in Waterford, Michigan.

She is survived by her daughter Kay (Jack) O’Dea of Clarkston; grandchildren Renee McClain of Pontiac, Dawn Pniewski of Clarkston and Michael Pniewski of Pontiac; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Richardson of Fostoria and Helene Brinker of Lapeer; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Jerry was predeceased by her parents, seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Pastor Daniel Wine officiating. Burial took place in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation was held Sunday at the funeral home.

PHYLIS K. STODDARD (4 MARCH 1944 - 14 JULY 2000)

Phylis K. Stoddard, 56, of Beaverton, died July 14, 2000 at home following a long illness. Born March 4, 1944 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of John and Jessie (Knisley) Rose. She lived in Gladwin County 11 years and previously lived in Tuscola County. She was a homemaker and a member of Billings Missionary Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth and husband Randy Stanley of Midlothian, Texas; one son, Matthew of Saginaw; one sister, Kathleen Rose of Midland; one brother, John and wife Ruth Rose of Freeland; stepmother, Wilma Rose of Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Rose in 1979.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Steve Shangraw officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund, MidMichigan Hospice, The Gideons, or the Billings Missionary Church.

DAVID S. SWARTZ (1887 - 1957)

 

CHARLES E. SWINSON (1 JAN 1917 - 23 FEB 1977)

 

Charles E. Swinson, 60, of 1311 Estey Rd., All-Bright Shores, Billings Township, died sudden Wednesday, Feb. 23, at his home of a heart attack. Born in Gladwin County, January 1, 1917, he had been a life-time resident of the county. Mr. Swinson was a retired Dow Chemical employee and operated the All-Bright Shores Realty until a year ago. He had been an active member of the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce and a past chairman of the Ice Carnival Committee. He and the former Minnie Chambers were married August 16, 1952, in Bay City, and she survives him.

   Other survivors are 2 sons; William Sargent of Beaverton and Robert Sargent of Midland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Steven (Sheila) Jones of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Alfred (Barbara) Paul of Beaverton; 6 brothers, Frank, William and Richard of Rhodes, Melvin of Midland, Donald of Bay City and Bobbie of Sanford; 4 sisters, Mrs. Betty Knight of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Donna Witer and Mrs. Leona Sheets, both of Billings, and Mrs. Ruth King of Columbus, Ga.; and 11 grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-02/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

GEORGE ALBERT SWINSON (9 MAY 1888 - 22 JULY 1973)

 

George Albert Swinson, 85, of Albright Shores, died Sunday, July 22, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of two weeks. Born May 9, 1888, in Marlette, he had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1916. He was a retired farmer and carpenter, and was a member of the Billings Missionary Church and Billings Senior Citizens Club.

   Surviving are his wife, Edna; seven sons, Frank, William and Richard, all of Rhodes, Charles of Albright Shores, Melvin and Bobbie of Midland, and Donald of Bay City; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Knight of Gladwin, Mrs. Donna Witer and Mrs. Leona Sheets of the Beaverton area, and Mrs. Ruth King of Georgia; 41 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

   Services are today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Neil Keyes officiating. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2  

 

T'S

 

INA L. (FALES) TAYLOR (7 OCT 1916 - 9 NOV 2001)

Ina L. (Fales) Taylor, 85, of Casselberry, Fla. and formerly of Beaverton, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001. She was born in Milford, Mass., Oct. 7, 1916, to Frank and Annie Fales. She married Donald P. Taylor, June 13, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1992. Ina moved to Pontiac in 148, then moved to Beaverton in 1960, where she worked for the United States Post Office in Beaverton. She moved to Florida in 1973, where she worked and retired from the Altamonte Springs school system. She was a long time member of the Sanlando United Methodist Church in Longwood, Fla.

She will be sadly missed by those who survive: daughters Marion I. Tuttle of Ocean Springs, Miss., Judith A. and Terry Whittington of Beaverton; sons, DeeJay and Inne Taylor of Logan, Utah, and Mark and Debra Taylor of Casselberry, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank W. (Bruce) Fales of Florida, George and Natalie Wood of Massachusetts; two sisters, Helen Brydon and Betty and Allen Sibley of Massachusetts; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Phillip A. Fales; and two sisters, Ruth Maloof and Frances A. Fales.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned for January at the Sanlando United Methodist Church in Longwood, Fla. with interment in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the family for a memorial for Ina.

BUEL EARL THORTON (1891 - 10 NOV 1955)

 

PETER TORREZ (9 SEP 1932 - 16 NOV 1985)

 

Peter Torrez, 53, of 5184 Pleasant Dr., Beaverton, died Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Saginaw Sept. 9, 1932, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed by Continental Can in Midland and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Torrez was a past commander and a member fo the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303.

   Surviving are 3 sons, Joseph of Naples, Fla., Kurt and Vincent of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Timothy (Shawn) McCoy and Mrs. Anthony (Kelly) Sargent of Beaverton; his mother, Mrs. Ricarda Torrez of Saginaw; 5 brothers, Charles of Florida, Richard, Daniel and Thomas of Saginaw and David of Bay City; 7 sisters, Loretta Molina and Josephine Espinosa of Saginaw, Henrietta Roberson, Hope O'Keefe, Treasa Beale and Mary Winslow of Midland and Vickie Sanchez of Auburn; and 3 grandchildren. Two sisters, Gloria Uhlman and Gladys Chavez, preceded him in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A Wake service was held Monday at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

ALEXANDER TRUMBLE (10 JULY 1869 - 13 APRIL 1922)

 

Alexander Trumble died April 13 at his home in Billings, aged 52 years, 9 months and 3 days. He was born in Detroit and made his home in Yale until about 17 years ago, when he moved to Gladwin county. He was married to Isabell Armstrong Nov. 16, 1884, to which union was born five daughters and one son, one girl preceding in infancy.

   He leaves to mourn his loss four daughters, Mrs. John Rose, Mrs. Jay Brown, Mrs. Bell-McGrath of Beaverton, Mrs. Chet Stark of Yale, and one son, Robert of Billings; also one sister, Mrs. Agnes Benjamin of Yale and one half-brother, John of Yale, and nine grandchildren. Interment took place in Billings cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. G. H. Killian. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1922 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

ROBERT F. TRUMBLE (21 MARCH 1922 - 16 DEC 1998)

 

Robert F. Trumble, 76, of Beaverton, died a sudden death due to an auto accident Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1922 in Billings Township, Gladwin County. Robert married Rosemarie Cameron on June 30, 1946, in
Beaverton. He worked at the Midland County Road Commission for 29 years as a heavy equipment operator, and retired in 1984. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army in World War II. Mr. Trumble was a lifetime resident of Gladwin. He was a member of the Estey Seventh Day
Adventist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Trumble of Beaverton; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee and Cathie Trumble and Mark S. and Jacqueline Trumble, all of Beaverton; daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Steve Knapp of West Branch, Betty Lou and Kenneth Lambert of Gladwin, Sheila Sue and Harold Mills of Angwin, Calif. and Brenda Marie and Casimir Toton of Ellsworth; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Grace McPherson and Ann Simsack, both of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leo Trumble.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Edenville. Pastor Daniel Rachor will officiate. Interment will be at the Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon until 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for A.D.R.A. (Adventist Development and Relief Agency).
Midland Daily News dated 12-17-1998 Page - C8.

ROBERT W. TRUMBLE (22 APRIL 1891 - 18 APRIL 1979)

 

Robert W. Trumble, 87, of 3495 Wieman Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, April 18, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Yale on April 22, 1891, he came to Gladwin County in 1905. Mr. Trumble was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He and the former Frances Inez Clark were married on June 30, 1920, in Bentley. She preceded him in death November 21, 1960.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Robert and Leo of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Clare (Grace) McPherson and Mrs. Edwin (Ann) Simsack of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the All-Bright Shores Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and  burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1979 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

AUDREY A. TYBURSKI (18 JUNE 1955 - 16 DEC 1976)

 

Audrey A. Tyburski, 21, of 1476 Pinconing Rd., All-Bright Shores, died suddenly at the Gladwin Area Hospital Thursday, Dec. 16. Born in Saginaw on June 18, 1955, she came to Gladwin County six years ago. Miss Tyburski was a waitress at the Albright Shores Bar, a member of the All-Bright Shores Eagles Auxiliary No. 3655 and bowled in the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League.

   Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Martison of All-Bright Shores; one brother, Martin Martison of Saginaw; her grandfather, John Tyburski of Saginaw; and her fiance, David Lutzke of All-Bright Shores. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. The Rev. Father Robert Davey officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

W'S

 

CLARENCE EDWARD JOSEPH WAGNER (1 MAY 1904 - 28 MAY 1978)

 

Clarence E. Wagner, 74, of Beaverton, died Sunday at Midland Hospital Center. He was born in Calumet on May 1, 1904. He came to Gladwin County in 1965 from Detroit. He is survived by his wife, Harriet, three sons, Joseph of Detroit, Clarence and Robert of Beaverton, three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Joyce) Little, of Albright Shores, Mrs. James (Judith) Cogley, of Albright Shores, Mrs. Ted (Barbara) Browoski, of Warren, 19 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, and three sisters.

The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from St. Anne's Catholic Church Edenville. The Rev. Robert Davey will officiate. Burial will be in Billings Cemetery.

Midland Daily News dated 5-30-1978 Page - 5.

 

ROYAL “ROY” E. WALKER (14 DEC 1927 - 19 JUNE 1997)

 

Royal (Roy) E. Walker, 69, of Beaverton, died Thursday, June 19, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born Dec. 14, 1927 in Warwick, R.I., he lived in Gladwin County since 1991, moving from Commerce Township. Royal married his wife Jean, Feb. 2, 1970 in Walled Lake. He had been employed by General Motors in Pontiac as a mechanic, retiring in 1991 after 23 years. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Bradley of Beaverton; one stepson, Ronald and wife Mary Ann Tyranski of Commerce Township; one stepdaughter, Jill Rossetto of Commerce Township; one sister, Vernice Myers of Cody, Wy.; and six granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Larry Tyranski in 1977 and two brothers.

   Services were held at noon Monday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Gladwin, with the Rev. David Sprang officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Arrangements were in charge of Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church. Gladwin County Record dated 06-25/1997 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MARY R. (LAROUCHE) WARD (20 JAN 1892 - 30 JULY 1971)

 

Mrs. Mary R. Ward, 79, of All-Bright Shores, died Friday, July 30, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Bay City on Jan. 20, 1892, she came to Gladwin County 19 years ago. The former Mary LaRoche, she was married to Lorenzo N. Ward on Aug. 3, 1912, in Reese. He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1962.

   Surviving are one son, Stuart, of Bay City; one daughter, Mrs. Leota Studniarz, of Bay City; two brothers, William, of Detroit and Henry, of Flint; five sisters, Mrs. Stella Marand, Mrs. Irene Trudel, Mrs. Phoebe Yax and Mrs. Anna Girard, of Bay City and Mrs. Philidelia Ball, of Plymouth; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Edward Trombley officated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. A Rosary was said Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2  

 

RAY V. WATERMAN (26 APRIL 1921 - 11 OCT 1992)

 

CECIL E. WATKINS (13 JUNE 1920 - 26 JULY 2001)

 

Cecil E. Watkins, 81, of Beaverton, died Thursday, July 26, 2001 at home. Born June 13, 1920 in Ironton, Ky., he was the son of Allie and Martha (Chambers) Watkins. He lived in Gladwin County since 1978 and previously lived in Lincoln Park. Cecil married Mary Alice (McCullough), March 5, 1982 in Lincoln Park. He was a supervisor for Ford Motor Company, River Rouge Plant in Dearborn, retiring in 1975. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marine Corps.

   Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Mark and wife Laura of Belleville; one daughter, Nancy and husband Norman Wellman of Melvindale; one stepdaughter, Theressa Whetnall of Beaverton; one stepson, Rickie Hudspeth; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

   Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Ronald Ives officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 08-01/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2  

 

TERRY D. WEAVER (28 JULY 1947 - 16 MAY 1988)

 

Terry D. Weaver, 40, of 5430 S. Pine St., Beaverton, died Monday, May 16, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Dekoven, Ky., July 28, 1947, he moved to Gladwin County a year ago from Bay City. Mr. Weaver was an automotive mechanic and served in Vietnam as a private in the Army. Mr. Weaver and the former Brenda Dawson were married July 27, 1968, in Troy.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Terry II and Timothy, at home; 2 daughters, Renee and Rhonda, at home; his parents, Elvis and Erlene Weaver of Charleston, S. C.; 3 brothers, Robert of Detroit and James and Leslie of Charleston; and 6 sisters, Margie Farr, Janice Sager, Linda Patterson, Betty Champaign, Veda Gentile and Peggy Daniels, all of Charleston.

   Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

GERALD C. WHEATON (18 SEP 1917 - 7 JAN 1997)

 

HENRY EMERSON WHIPPLE (20 AUG 1910 - 9 MARCH 1983)

 

(Midland Daily News, March 11, 1983)

 

Henry E. Whipple, 72, of Albright Shores, Beaverton, died Wednesday in Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness.

 

He was born Aug. 20, 1910, in Olustee, Okia. He was employed by the A&P Tea Co. as a meat cutter for 35 years in Bay City, Flint, and Saginaw. He retired in 1972. He moved from Bay City to Albright Shores in 1968. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Club No. 3655, a lifetime member of the Bay City Moose Club No. 169, and a member of Meat Cutters Local No. 539 of Detroit. He married the former Catherine Williams, March 20, 1955, in Bay City.

 

He leaves his wife; daughters, Mrs. Edward (Jackie) Connolly of Carleton and Mrs. Norbert (Nancy) Napieralski of Tecumseh; son, Victor Whipple of Albright Shores; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a brother, Pete Whipple of Georgetown, Ky. A daughter, Patricia Wielock, died April 24, 1975.

 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hall Funeral Home Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Dana Lane officiating. Burial will be at Billing Township Cemetery at Albright Shores.

There will be a Moose memorial service at the funeral home at 8 p.m. today and an Eagle memorial service at graveside. Friends may call anytime until time of service.

 

 

CAROLYNN WHITE (4 JAN 1952 - 4 JAN 1971)

 

GUNSHOT WOUND IS FATAL

 

   Carolynn White, 19, of Estey Road, Beaverton, was dead on arrival at the Gladwin Area Hospital Monday afternoon of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in her abdomen. Miss White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman White, was found east of her parents' home about 4:15 p.m. by her sister, Mrs. Barbara Shumway, Sheriff Walter Scott said. A .410 shotgun was near her body, he added.

   She had left her home earlier saying that she was going hunting, Scott said. Her brother, David, told officers he heard a shot about 9:30 p.m. Miss White was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Gladwin.

   Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, David and Larry, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Linda Poole and Mrs. Barbara Shumway, of Rt. 2, Beaverton; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William White, of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of Edenville.

   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1971 Column - 2  Page - 1

 

FRANKLIN WHITE (7 SEP 1881 - 29 DEC 1960)

 

SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS

 

   Franklin White, 79, of Gladwin, died Tuesday following a three year illness. A lifetime resident of Gladwin County, he was born in Billings Township on Sept. 7, 1881, and was married to the former Edna Wilder on Dec. 23, 1909, in Gladwin. Mr. White operated a farm in Billings Township until 1914 when he moved to Gladwin. He served as Billings Township supervisor and treasurer for a number of years.

   Surviving are his wife, Edna; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Witer, of Bay City, Mrs. Frances Holtzberry, of Saginaw, Mrs. Elsie Dickens and Mrs. Lois Sischo of Gladwin: two brothers, Hugh, of Alberta, Canada, and William, of Billings Township; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Livingstone, of Ontario, Canada; 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and burial is in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1960 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

ROY E. WHITNEY (6 OCT 1923 - 2 JAN 1943)

 

JAMES WHITNEY (27 FEB 1906 - 2 DEC 1983)

 

(Midland Daily News, Dec 3, 1983)

 

James H. Whitney, 77, of Albright Shores, Beaverton, died Dec. 2, 1983 at Bay Medical Center after a long illness.

 

He was born Feb. 27, 1906 in Pinconning. Mr. Whitney was retired from Buick Motor Division, Flint and has lived in Gladwin County since 1966.

 

He married the former Gertrude Qkoniewski on April 20, 1931. She died on Aug.15, 1978.

He leaves son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Marjorie Whitney of Millington; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Gladwin Chapel of Hall Funeral Home with burial in Billings Township Cemetery.

 

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home.

 

EVAN C. WILLIAMS (1 DEC 1914 - 23 SEP 1963)

 

RITES IN CLIO FOR ANDY WILLIAMS

 

   Evan (Andy) Williams, 48, of All-Bright Shores, died Monday at Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a long illness. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 1914, he came to Gladwin County 10 years ago from Mt. Morris. He was employed at Buick Motor Division and was a veteran of World War II, serving as a medical technician.

   His wife, Neva, survives him; also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, of Clio; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jean Manor, of Genesee, and Mrs. Loretta Joanne Bower, of Flint; a son, George McMally, of Parma; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Harrison, of Bay City; four brothers, the Rev. Orville Williams, of Yakima, Wash., John, of Arkansas City, Kan., Vernon, of Plymouth, and Robert, of Flint; and nine grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Benjamin Funeral Home in Clio, with the Rev. Floyd Kromton officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. with burial in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-25/1963 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

HARRY A. WILSON (20 AUG 1917 - 8 OCT 1980)

 

Harry A. Wilson, 63, of 1122 Walnut St., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 8, of a heart attack. Born in Hendricks, Minn., on August 20, 1917, he moved to Gladwin County in June from Clawson after owning property here for 13 years.

   Mr. Wilson was a retired mechanic for Stark-Hickey Ford in Royal Oak. He was a member of the D.A.V. Leafdale Post 19 in Royal Oak. The Clawson Methodist Church, Billings Senior Citizens Club and was a Boy Scout leader in Clawson. He and the former Margaret Smith were married July 20, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Minn.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Mark of Madison Heights and Glen of Detroit; one brother, Milton of Duluth, Minn.; and one grandson. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-15/1980 Column - 4 Page – 2

 

CLEMENTS STANLEY WIZNER (7 MAY 1915 – 19 APR 1992)

 

CLEMENTS WIZNER

 

Clements Stanley Wizner, 76, of 3434 Wieman Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday. April 19, 1992 in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a long illness.

 

Born in Bay City, May 7, 1915 he was a fabricator for Jo-Ad (Prototype) Industries, Inc. in Madison Heights from 1963 to 1980, when he moved to Gladwin County. Mr. Wizner was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville and the Warren Fraternal Order of Eagles 2437. He worked at the Hudson Motor Car Co. in Detroit during World War II when it was changed to Aircraft Manufacturing.

 

Mr. Wizner and the former Annabelle Jasin were married May 28, 1938. in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Jason of Pontiac, Christoper of Sault Ste. Marie and Andre of Warren; 5 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Rozanne) Laphew and Mrs. Daniel (Madonna) Boris of Shelby Township, Mrs. Charles (Romona) Steele of Canton, Mrs. Charles (Charmaine) Grego of Beaverton and Mrs. Clarence (Valentine) Dixon of Fenton; one brother. Stitch of Bay City; 2 sisters, Eleanor Smith of Grand Rapids and Valerie St Andrew of Beaverton; 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Isabelle Melvin.

 

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father James Heller officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Awake service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record Dated 4-22/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2.

 

JASON C. WIZNER (23 SEP 1942 – 28 NOV 1995)

 

JASON C. WIZNER

 

Jason C. Wizner, 53, of Prescott, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995 at Mio. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Prescott; 2 sons, Jason and wife Pamela of North Carolina and Robb of Toledo; one daughter, Sherry and husband Mark Bridger of Lapeer; his mother, Annabelle Wizner of Beaverton; 5 sisters, Rozanne Laphew of Beaverton, Romona Steele of Canton, Charmaine Grego of Beaverton, Tina Dixon of Fenton and Madonna Boris of Shelby Township; and 2 brothers, Christopher Wizner of Strongs, and Andre Wizner of Warren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clements Wizner in 1992.

 

Services were held Saturday, Dec. 2 from the Steuerriol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery following services officiated by the Rev. Father Richard Seifferly of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of West Branch. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1995 Column – 3 Page – 7.

 

JOHN C. WOIS (29 AUG 1909 - 28 JAN 1991)

 

JOHN WOIS

 

John C. Wois, 81, of 4926 Wixom Dr., Beaverton, died Monday Jan. 28, 1991, at his home after a long illness.  Born in Camden, N. J., Aug. 29, 1909, he moved to Gladwin County in 1977 from Hamtramck. Mr. Wois owned a Milk Depot and Dairy Bar in Harper Woods until retiring in 1977.

 

He served in the Army as a sergeant during World War II and was a member of the DAV and

American Legion. Mr. Wois and the former Anna Nosek were married in 1933 in Detroit.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Alfred of Roseville and John Jr. of Warren; a sister, Mrs. Alfreda Stajniak of Hamtramck; and 3 grandchildren. A daughter, Patricia Marszalec preceded him in death in 1984.

 

Rites will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev.

Father James Heller will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. The American Legion will hold graveside services. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today, Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 1-30/1991 Columnn – 3 Page – 2.

 

EARL ARTHUR WOODRUFF (25 SEP 1917 - 4 NOV 1995)

 

EDWARD S. WOODRUFF (7 NOV 1857 - 9 MAY 1944)

 

EDWARD S. WOODFUFF DIES MAY 9TH

 

   Edward S. Woodruff, 86, resident of Gladwin county for nearly 50 years, died at the home of his son Earl, in Billings township, Tuesday, May 9th. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Woodruff home in Billings township with the Rev. Henry Kreulen of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Son of Henry and Martha Woodruff, he was born in Croswell, Sanilac county, on November 7, 1857. He was married in 1882 to Emmaretta Shreeve who preceded him in death in 1926.

   The Woodruffs came to Gladwin county in 1895 and settled on their farm in Billings township where he has since resided except for two years spent in Port Huron. Surviving are two sons, George, of Port Huron, and Earl, of Billings township, 14 grandchildren. Two daughters, Era and Nellie, preceded their father in death. Gladwin County Record dated 05-17/1944 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

EDWARD "EARL" WOODRUFF, SR (10 APRIL 1893 - 19 JULY 1984)

 

Edward Earl Woodruff, 91, of 3924 Shock Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, July 19, at his home. Born in Sanilac County on April 10, 1893, he had spent his lifetime here. He was a retired farmer and a Gladwin County Road Commissioner for 25 years. Mr. Woodruff was a member of the Billings Missionary Church. He and the former Mary Ellen Crowell were married July 9, 1911, in Billings Township. She preceded him in death January 16, 1969.

   Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Lila) Erway and Mrs. Frank (Wanda) Smith of Gladwin, Mrs. Nola Spencer of Beaverton, Mrs. Gerald (Blanche) Wilson of Pinconning and Mrs. Robert (Doris) Bock of Estey; 4 sons, Earl, Howard and Jack of Beaverton and Neal of Gladwin; 34 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Billings Missionary Church. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1984 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

EMMARETTA (SHREEVE) WOODRUFF (? - 3 APRIL 1926)

 

Mrs. E. Woodruff passed away at her home in Billings township, Saturday night of inward goitre. With her husband she was engaged in the mereantile business at Gerish Dam, having moved there a few years ago, from Estey, where they were also similarly engaged. The funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Billings. Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1926 Column - 3 Page - 4

 

HOWARD S. WOODRUFF (21 JAN 1920 - 28 APRIL 1999)

 

Howard S. Woodruff, 79, of Lake Ann and formerly of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Jan. 21, 1920 in Billings Township, Gladwin County, he lived in Lake Ann since 1984 and previously lived in Billings Township, Gladwin County. Howard married the former Evelyn Levandoski, Aug. 22, 1943 in Standish. He worked for The Dow Chemical Company, Midland as a building administrator for 38 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Lake Ann United Methodist Church.

   Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Judy DePodesta of Rockford; two sons, Bob and wife Cindy, and Dick and wife Barb, all of Beaverton; one brother, Neal of Gladwin; three sisters, Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Blanche Wilson of Pinconning, and Doris Bock of Rhodes; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special friends, Sarah and George Rosiak, and Jeff, Greg, and Christine Rosiak. He was preceded in death by a baby, Howard Samuel Woodruff in 1952; two sisters, Lila Erway and Nola Spencer.

   Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Charles officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Ann United Methodist Church or the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 05-05/1999 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

JACK R. WOODRUFF (16 NOV 1926 - 20 MAY 1987)

 

Jack R. Woodruff, 60, of 189 W. VanDyke Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, May 20, at his home. He was born in Billings Township, Nov. 16, 1926, and had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Woodruff was a bus driver for the Beaverton schools and a part-time Beaverton City patrolman. He was a sergeant in the Army during World War II. Mr. Woodruff and the former Donna (Swinson) Witer were married May 12, 1981, in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Lon of Midland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rick (Sharman) Allen of Midland and Erica of Chicago, Ill.; 3 step-sons, Joseph, James and Michael Witer of Beaverton; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Brian (Barbara) Rowland of Plantation, Fla. and Mrs. Lloyd (Patricia) Barnes of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Earl of Beaverton, Howard of Lake Ann and Neal of Gladwin; 5 sisters, Mrs. Lila Erway and Mrs. Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Mrs. Nola Spencer of Beaverton, Mrs. Blanche Wilson of Pinconning and Mrs. Doris Bock of Rhodes; and 16 grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Militaray graveside rites were conducted by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 05-27/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MARY ELLEN (CROWELL) WOODRUFF (28 DEC 1891 - 16 JAN 1969)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MARY WOODRUFF

 

   Mrs. Mary E. Woodruff, 77, of Billings Township, died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 16, at her home. Born in Berry County, Ohio, on Dec. 28, 1891, she had lived in Gladwin County for the past 71 years. The former Mary Crowell, she was married to Earl Woodruff on July 9, 1911, in Billings Township.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lila Erway of Gladwin, Mrs. Nola Spencer, Beaverton, Mrs. Wanda Smith, Gladwin, Mrs Blanche Wilson, Pinconning and Mrs. Doris Bock, Estey; four sons, Earl Jr. and Howard of Beaverton, Neal of Gladwin adn Jack of Beaverton; four brothers, Lewis of Owosso, Enos, John and Frank of Beaverton; three sisters, Mrs Cora PHILLIPS; Grand Ledge, Mrs Beatrice Snyder, and Nellie Brushaber, of Beaverton; 34 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Billings Missonary Church. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. The Hall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1969 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

DAVID J. WYATT (6 DEC 1927 - 1 DEC 1997)

 

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TILDA J. ZIEGLER (12 AUG 1905 - 2 OCT 2001)

 

Tilda J. Ziegler, 96, formerly of Gladwin and Saginaw, and Memphis, Tenn., died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. Born Aug. 12, 1905 in Rutland, Iowa, she was the loving daughter of John and Ellen Schultz. Tilda and her husband, Paul, served as a missonary for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Lusaka, Zambia from 1953 until 1956. She was a manager of Kitchen Service at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw for 10 years.

   Surviving are two daughters, JoAnne and husband Henry Beisel of Sun City, Calif., and Pauline Stransky of Marana, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one sister, May West of Humboldt, Iowa; and one brother, Richard Schultz of Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul; and two sons, John and David.

   Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Oregon Manor Nursing Home with Rev. Scott Ziegler officiating. Burial will be held at Billings Cemetery, Beaverton, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Gunderson Oregon Funera Home, Oregon, Wisc., was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

PAUL W. ZIEGLER (16 FEB 1902 - 19 APRIL 1974)

 

Paul W. Ziegler, 72, of Hope, died suddenly Friday, April 19, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Rockwell, Iowa, on Feb. 16, 1902, he was a self-employed carpenter and a maintenance man at the Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. Mr. Ziegler moved to Hope seven years ago from Saginaw. He was a member of the Billings Senior Citizens Club and the Sanford Lutheran Church. He and the former Tilda Schultz were married on July 12, 1925, in Albert Lea, Minn.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joanne Harper and Mrs. Pauline Stransky, both of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, John of LaCrosse, Wisc. and David of Memphis, Tenn.; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Harrenstein of Smith Center, Ka., Mrs. Eleanor Dirks of Park Rapids, Minn., Mrs. Theodora Sanders of VanMeter, Iowa, Mrs. Rosenna Voelk of Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Hazel Bliss of Clear Lake, Iowa; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

   Rites were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. L.W. Newman officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2