BUTMAN CEMETERY
A'S VERONA
BONNIE AULT (23 JULY 1923 - 14 MARCH 1979) Mrs.
Verona (Bonnie) Ault of Detroit and Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 14, in Henry
Ford Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on July 23, 1923, she
served in the Marine Corps during World War II. She was a member of the Gladwin
F.O.E. Auxiliary No. 3292 and the Sugar Springs Property Owners Association.
The former Bonnie Shell, she was married to Bud Ault in 1948. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4
daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Cheryl) Creedon of Gladwin, Mrs. Thomas (Toni) Bowers
of North Carolina and Mrs. Gary (Terry) Ianni of Detroit, and Cindy at home; 4
sons, Randy of Livonia, Bill, Buddy and Kevin at home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Valda
Greer and Hazel Frye of Gladwin; and one brother, Don Shell of Gladwin. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Robert Shoaff officiating.
The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1979 Column - 2 Page -
2 Went
by her middle name, Bonnie. B'S JAMES
W. BAILEY, SR (15 DEC 1922 - 10 MAY 1996) James
W. Bailey Sr., 73, of Mt. Morris and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, May 10,
1996. Born Dec. 15, 1922 in Flint, he served with the U.S. Army during World
War II. He survived 5 battles and received several medals, including the Silver
Star. Mr. Bailey retired from AC Spark Plug in 1982 with 30 years of service.
He married the former OnaLee Matthews Sept. 7, 1946 in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
James Bailey Jr. of Flint, Ronald and wife Diane of Flushing, and Daniel and
wife Rose of Flint; 2 daughters, Carol and husband Norman Nordbye of
Columbiaville, and Nancy and husband Ed Sizemore of Highland Township; one
brother, Robert L. Bailey of Flint; one sister, Cecilia Earegood of Flint; 16
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by an infant son, David Edward and a brother, Lawrence
Bailey. Rites were held at 10 a.m. Monday from the
Miles Martin Funeral Home in Mt. Morris. Elder Stanley Muma officiated and
burial was in Butman Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-15/1996
Column - 3 Page - 2 LAWRENCE
CALVIN BAILEY (26 FEB 1926 - 30 DEC 1995) LAWRENCE CALVIN BAILEY Lawrence Calvin Bailey, 69, of Mio and formerly of
Nester Township, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995 at Tolfree Memorial Hospital in
West Branch following a long illness. Bom Feb. 26, 1926 in Nester Township, he
had been employed as a bartender at North of the Border Bar. Surviving are a son, Kenneth and wife Viola of
Roscommon; one daughter, Linda and husband Steven Williamson of Roscommon; 2 brothers, William
and Robert, both of Mt. Morris; one sister, Cecilia Eargood of Flint; 10 grandchildren;
and 4 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert, June 23,
1989. Rites will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel.
Elder Stanley Muma will officiate and burial will be in the Butman Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-3/1996 Column – 2 Page – 7. ROBERT
LLOYD "MOSES" BAILEY, JR (29 JULY 1956 - 18 JULY 2003) Robert L. “Moses” Bailey, Jr. , 46, of Houghton Lake, Michigan
passed away July 18, 2003 in Grayling as a result of injuries sustained in a
motorcycle accident. He was born July 29, 1956 to Robert Sr. and Gertrude
(Mason) Bailey in Gladwin. Self-employed, Robert lived in Roscommon County for
the last three years, having previously resided in Mt. Morris. He was a member
of the Michigan affiliate of the North Carolina Chapter of the Outlaws. He is survived by his wife Glenna Barringer of Houghton Lake; sons
Robert Bailey III of North Carolina and Christopher Bailey of Houghton Lake;
daughter Christina Bailey of Houghton Lake; step-sons Jason Barringer of
Houghton Lake and David Melding of Flint; step-daughters Katy Barringer and
Jennifer Barringer, both of Houghton Lake; mother Gertrude Bailey of Houghton
Lake; and sister Debra Bailey of Mt. Morris. He was preceded in death by his
father. Funeral services and visitation were held Monday, July 21 at Hall
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Pastor Brad Withrow officiated. Burial took place in
Butman Township Cemetery. ROBERT L. BAILEY (23
DEC 1947 - 20 JUNE 1989) ROBERT BAILEY Robert L. Bailey, 41, of 621 S. M-30, Gladwin, died
Tuesday, June 20, 1989, in the Clare Nursing Home after an illness of 5 years. Born in Gladwin,
Dec. 23, 1947, he had spent most of his life here. Mr. Bailey was an operator
at Kal Plastics and also operated an adult foster care home. He was a member of
the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Mr. Bailey and the former Kathleen Blake were married
Feb.18,1967, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Kevin,
Martin and Troy of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Donna Gault of Houghton Lake; his father,
Lawrence Bailey of Houghton Lake; grandparents, Mrs. Ellen Gary and Calvin and Cozy Bailey of
Gladwin; one brother, Kenneth of St. Helen; one sister, Linda Williamson of Houghton Lake; and 2
grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was
in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-28/1989 Column –
4 Page – 2. STANLEY
K. BENMARK (31 AUG 1928 - 26 APRIL 2005) Stanley
K. Benmark, 76, of Flint, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Brian’s House
in Davison. Stanley was born in Flint on Aug. 31, 1928, son of the late John
and Dora Benmark. He married Margo Rumer on Feb. 27, 1952. He is survived by
his wife, Margo; his children, Stanley II (Stacy) and Susan K. Benmark;
grandchildren, Ben, Gabriella, Neil, James, and Spencer; and Great
grandchildren, Maikayla and Lacy. A funeral
service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at Allen Funeral Home in
Davison, with pastor Susan Lidums officiating. Burial took place in Butman
Cemetery in Gladwin County. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association. EDNA
ALICE (ENTREKIN) BLAKE (5 JUNE 1927 - 10 AUG 2003) Edna A. Blake, 76, of Gladwin, died Aug. 10, 2003 at home after a
sudden illness. She was born June 5, 1927 to Owen and Grace (Schuler) Entrekin
at Roscommon. Edna retired in 1980 from her maintenance occupation at Clear
Lake Ranch in Roscommon. She lived in Gladwin County her whole life. On July
28, 1945 she married Ralph Blake in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1997. Surviving her are her daughter Kathy Bailey of Gladwin; grandsons
Kevin, Marty and Troy Bailey of Gladwin; great grandchildren Kimmy, Billy,
Santana and Lindsey Bailey of Gladwin; great great grandson Joshua Kline of
Gladwin; sister Leonora Vergason of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. at Hall
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will take place in Butman Cemetery in Gladwin. JOHN
ORAN BLAKE (20 MAY 1918 - 17 MARCH 1994) JOHN BLAKE John O. Blake, 75, of 3636 Eagleson Rd., Gladwin,
died Thursday, March 17, 1994, in Pleasant View Horae in Sage Township after a
long illness. He was bom in Gladwin on May 20, 1918, and moved back to Gladwin
10 years ago from Flint Mr. Blake was a machine operator for Buick Motors in
Flint and retired in 1970. He served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are 2 daughters, Cecelia Howard of Clio
and Gayla Pendergrass of Flint; a brother, Ralph of Gladwin; a sister, Dorothy Good of Gladwin;
and 5 grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and burial was in
the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-23/1994 Column – 2
Page – 2. LOWELL
L. BLAINE (28 FEB 1935 - 8 FEB 2001) Lowell L. Blaine, 65, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001 at
home following a short illness. Born Feb. 28, 1935 in Saginaw, he lived in
Gladwin County since 1983 and previously lived in Flint. Lowell married Barbara
Dickinson, Jan. 8, 1994 in Beaverton. He previously married Nora Blaine, May 7,
1955. She preceded him in death in 1991. He worked as a mechanic for A.C. Spark
Plug Division, Goodwill Industries in Flint. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Timothy and wife Lori
of Harrison and David of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda Blaine;
one brother; and one sister. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery
in Gladwin. LEOLA (CUDDIE) BLOCK (30 JAN 1912 - 3 OCT 2001) Leola Block, 89, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001 at
Michigan Christian Center in Grand Rapids. Born in Gladwin Jan. 30, 1912 to the
late Warner and Mary (Gray) Cuddie, she married Dolliver Block Sept. 15, 1935
at Skeels Baptist Church. She lived in Gladwin all of her life and was a school
teacher for 32 years. She was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church and was the
oldest living charter member. She taught Sunday School and started the Skeels
Vacation Bible School. She is survived by her husband; her children, Rev. Duane and wife
Marjorie of Cortex, Colo., Dale and wife Joyce Lyn of Lakeland, Fla., Rev.
Donald and wife Patricia of Caledonia, and Darla and husband Rev. Jeff William
of Chesaning; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Eldon
Cuddie of Fla., and Ward Cuddie of Gladwin; and one sister, Marion House of
Clare. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ellis and a sister, Arlene. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001 at 3 p.m. at the
Skeels Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan Johnson and Rev. Carl Briggs presiding
and burial in Butman Township Cemetery. The family request memorials go to
Bibles International. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. DELBERT R. BOAKES (17 OCT 1918 -
4 MAR 2009) JOHN
BOAKES, SR. (2 JAN 1862 - ABT. OCT 1938) John
Boakes, Sr., who died last Tuesday at his home in Butman township; was born
January 2, 1862, in Canada. He married Elizabeth L. McCallum on July 17, 1883.
Surviving besides Mrs. Boakes are four children; Mrs. Claude Haddix of Evart;
Mrs. Carl Schimmeyer, of Saginaw, Bert Boakes, Jr., of Fife Lake; fourteen
grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Burial was in Butman cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-02/1938 Column - 3 Page - 1 SADIE
T. (BROWN) BOAKES (26 MAY 1894 - 10 MAY 1968) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. BOAKES Services were held Monday for Mrs. Sadie T.
Boakes, 5870 Round Lake Road, in Butman Township. Mrs. Boakes died Friday, May
10, following hospitalization of about three weeks. Born May 26, 1894, in St.
Louis, Mich., she had been a resident of Gladwin County since childhood. The
former Sadie T. Brown and Bert C. Boakes were married in Gladwin Nov. 5, 1911.
She was a member of the Butman Brethren in Christ Church. Survivors include her husband Bert; one son,
Delbert of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Phillips (Rose) of Midland, and
Mrs. Clifford Murphy (Marie) of Mt. Morris; eight grandchidren and nine great
grandchildren. The Rev. Henry Schmidt and Rev. G. G. Lyons
officiated at the 1:00 services at the Miner Funeral Home. Burial was in the
Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-15/1968
Column - 2 Page - 2 MARY LURENE (HOLLENBAUGH) BOWERS (8 FEB 1932 - 17 JAN 2001) Mary L. Bowers, 68, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin following a long illness. Born Feb. 8, 1932 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of John and
Mary (Carpenter) Hollenbaugh. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.
Mary married Max Bowers, Jan. 28, 1950 in Angola, Ind. She was a homemaker and
a member of Gladwin Eagles Auxiliary, Aerie #3292. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Randy and wife
Louise of Roscommon, and Michael of Romulus; one brother, Daniel and wife Dawn
Hollenbaugh of Parrish, Fla.; one sister, Helen and husband Zarold Walters of
Gladwin; grandchildren, Cameron Chisholm, Yvonne and Kirk Bragg, Craig
Chisholm, and Michelle Chisholm, all of Roscommon, Gloria Lynn Bowers and
Michael Bowers, both of Westland, and Renee Bowers of Gladwin; five
great-grandsons; and three great-granddaughters; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two
sisters. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery, Gladwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. EDWARD
STEWARD BREAULT, SR (2 JAN 1893 - 3 MARCH 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR ED BREAULT Edward Breault, 68,
Gladwin died Friday following an illness of three months. A lifetime resident
of Gladwin County, Mr. Breault was born here on Jan. 2, 1893. On Nov. 24, 1914,
he was married to the former Laura Cronk in Gladwin. He was employed by the
Gladwin County Road Commission and State Highway Dept. Survivors include his
widow, Laura; four sons, Kenneth, Edward Jr., and Wayne, of Gladwin, and Grant,
of Flint; a daughter Mrs. Evelyn Yeager, of Gladwin; two brothers, Murnie and
John, of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Kern, of Gladwin; 21 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Alva Calkins officiated and
burial was in the Gladwin Mausoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 03-08/1961
Column - 7 Page - 1 EDWARD
STEWARD BREAULT, JR (5 JAN 1919 - 22 NOV 1999) Edward S. Breault Jr., , 80, of
Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 at his home. Born Jan. 5, 1919 in Butman
Township, he was the son of Edward and Laura Cronk Breault. Edward married Vera
Ockerman, Nov. 29, 1941 at Hockaday. He was a veteran of World War II and
retired from The Dow Chemical Company in 1980. Besides his wife he is
survived by three daughters, Connie and husband Kenneth Heath of Milan, Linda
and husband Jim Jones of Gladwin, Sherri and husband Toni Pekar of Eaton, Ohio;
one son, Edward and wife Jeanette of Woodstock, Ga.; one brother, Frederick
Wayne of Gladwin; one sister, Evelyn Friesen of Gladwin; eight grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Grant
and Kenneth. Services were held at 1
p.m. last Wednesday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Roberts
officiating. Burial was in Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated BLANCHE (WESTOVER)
BRIGGS (01 AUG 1888 – 31 MAY 1967) Rites Daturday for Mrs. Briggs Mrs. Percy Briggs, 78, died at her home in Butman Township
Wednesday, May 31, following an illness of several months. [Source: Gladwin County
Record, 31 May 1967, Col. 5, Page 1] DEBORAH C.
BRIGGS (10 AUG 1866 – 21 DEC 1955) [Source: Gladwin County Record, Wednesday, 21 December 1955, Page
1, Column 7] GRACE E.
(MONROE) (SPRAGUE) BRIGGS (17 MAY 1894
– 08 OCT 1975) Mrs. Grace E. Briggs, 81, of 2139 Cemetery Rd., Butman Township,
died Wednesday, October 8, at Gladwin Area Hospital. Born May 17, 1894, in Pittsford, Mich., she
came to Gladwin County in SARAH
ALICE BRIGGS (1898 – 08 JULY 1911) Sarah Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Briggs, died at their
home in Butman, July 8, 1911, aged 13 years, 6 months and 24 days, of typhoid
fever. Funeral took place at Butman schoolhouse, Tuesday at 1 a.m., Rev. L. V.
Soldan officiating. Interment in Butman. The many CEMPT
PLUMMER BROWN (1819 - 13 APRIL 1901) Check if Vet? ROUND
LAKE [Intended
for last week.] The funeral services of Kemp Brown, husband
of Grandma Brown, who died sometime ago, were conducted at the Butman
schoolhouse, Jan. 10, a number from the lake attending. Rev. Smallwood
officiated. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 02-06/1903 Column - 3 Page - 8
{Paragraph 6 under Heading of Round Lake}. LILLIE
L. (HOLTSBERRY) BROWN (29 JAN 1876 - 25 JUNE 1951) MRS.
LILLIE L. BROWN Mrs. Lillie L. Brown, 75, passed away at the
home of her son, Ernest Brown in Sherman township on Monday, June 25 after an
illness of only two weeks. Lillie Holtsberry was born in Ohio on January 29,
1876 and was married to Wesley Brown in 1893 in Gladwin. She was a resident of
Gladwin county for 59 years and a member of the Butman Brethren in Christ
church. Funeral services took place this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the church, with the Rev. F. K. Starr officiating. Burial was
made in the Butman cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Wesley; one son, Ernest
of Butman; one daughter, Mrs. Sadie Boakes of Gladwin; one brother, Forest
Holtsberry of Mt. Pleasant; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-27/1951 Column - 6 Page – 1 MARTHA JANE
(MANSFIELD) BROWN (MAY 1853 - 19 APR 1907) Brown---Mrs.
Daniel A. Brown, a resident of Butman township many years, died Friday.
Interment in Butman cemetery. Her husband and a number of children survive.
Gladwin County Record dated 4-25/1907 Column – 5 Page – 1. MARY ELIZABETH (CUNNINGHAM) BROWN (10 FEB
1846 – 8 APR 1916) DEATH'S
HARVEST MRS.
AARON BROWN AND MRS. STEWART BREAULT HAVE BEEN TAKEN. CONRAD
SORGE, RESPECTED RESIDENT OF BEAVERTON TOWNSHIP. IS ALSO CALLED TO HIS LAST
HOME. BROWN Mrs.
Aaron Brown, a resident of Sherman township since 1883, died at her home in
Sherman. Saturday evening, April 8, 1916. She was another of the faithful pioneers
who has witnessed great developments in Gladwin county. Mary
Elizabeth Cunningham was born Feb. 10, 1846, at Saltfleet in Ontario, Canada.
In her young days she moved with her parents to Port Huron, Michigan. On June
14, 1864, she was united in marriage to Aaron Brown and resided with her
husband in Sanilac county until the year 1883, when they removed to Gladwin
county, where they made their home ever since. To their union were born 13
children, eight of whom are living---four sons and four daughters. At
the age of 18 years she gave her heart to God and for the remainder of her life
she has been a faithful follower and worker for her Lord and Master. She leaves
to mourn her loss besides a large circle of friends, her husband, eight
children, 19 grandchildren and three great grandchilren, a brother, Simeon of
Ontario, Can., and a sister, Margaret of Detroit. She ever proved herself a
kind wife, a loving mother and a friend to all who knew her. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Penner, Tuesday p.m. at the Free
Methodist church in Sherman township, with interment in Butman cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 4-13/1916 Column - 4 Page - 5. WESLEY
WILLIAM BROWN (12 APRIL 1872 - 7 MARCH 1954) ILLNESS
FATAL TO SAGE PIONEER Wesley William Brown, 81, passed away on
Sunday, March 27, after one year's illness. Funeral services were held this
afternoon from the Butman Brethren in Christ church with the Rev. F. K. Starr
officiating. Burial was made in the Butman cemetery. Mr. Brown was born in
Sanilac county on April 12, 1872, and came to Sherman township 70 years ago
with his parents. He was married to Miss Lillie Holtsberry in March, 1893, in
Gladwin. She preceded him in death on June 25, 1951. Surviving are one son, Ernest, of Gladwin; one
daughter, Mrs. Sadie Boakes, of Sherman township; two brothers, Charles and
Edison Brown, both of Gould City; three sisters, Mrs. Blythe Pauls of Gilroy,
California, Mrs. Charles (Lena) Snover of Butman township, Mrs. Sarah
VanValkenberg of Gladwin; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Julius Corlew, Owen Entrekin, Lester Schuler, Harry Hager,
Frank Klassen and Austin Benmark. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1954 Column
- 2 Page - 1 NOTE:
MARCH 27, DEATH DATE IS A TYPO! DAVID
G. BRUNER
(13 JAN 1926 - 20 FEB 2005) David G.
Bruner, 79, of Gladwin, Michigan died Feb. 20, 2005 at Saginaw Veterans
Hospital in Saginaw. He was born Jan. 13, 1926 in Flint to Albert and Edith
(Eslick) Bruner. He married the former Ann V. Demary on March 21, 1947 in
Gladwin; she preceded him in death in 1991. He married the former Bess Chandler
on Oct. 24, 1992. Bruner was a block layer at Vernon Drilling in Big Rapids. He
was U.S. Army Veteran, serving during WWII. He lived in Gladwin County most of
his life, having previously resided in Hale. He was a member of American Legion
Post 171 and V.F.W. Post 7303. Surviving
him are his wife, Bess Bruner of Gladwin; five step children, Kenneth Ferguson
of Gladwin, Cynthia Cassidy of Gladwin, Kimberly (Brad) Lewis of Gladwin,
Michell (Jim) Malmo of Gladwin, and Thomas Ferguson of Lapeer; eight
grandchildren and one Great grandchild; one sister, Marion Bourlier of Gladwin;
and two brothers, Daniel Bruner and Delbert Bruner, both of Gladwin. He was
predeceased by his first wife, Ann, and by his parents. Funeral
services will be held of Friday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin, with Pastor Clark Shank officiating. Burial will take place at Butman
Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. HARRISON
SHELDON BULLARD (4 AUG 1888 - 4 JAN 1961) LONGTIME
SHERMAN RESIDENT DIES Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Harrison Sheldon Bullard, 72, of Sherman
Township, who died Wednesday after an illness of many years. Elder Willard
Pendleton officiated and burial was in Butman Cemetery. Born on August 4, 1888, in Millington, he
was a veteran of World War I, and came to Gladwin County in 1906 to operated a
farm in Sherman Township. His wife, the former Mable Mahan, preceded him in
death on Oct. 5, 1960. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Mahan, of Pinconning,
and Loren Bullard, of Gladwin; and seven grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-04/1961 Column - 3 Page - 1 LOREN
A. BULLARD (26 JULY 1924 - 24 OCT 1988) Loren
A. Bullard, 64, of 28 14 W. Sugar River Rd., Gladwin, died at his home
Thursday, Oct. 24, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, July 26, 1924, he
spent his lifetime here. Mr. Bullard was married to the former Zelma Muma, Nov.
8, 1947, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons, Basil, Charles and
Rick of Gladwin; one daughter, Vivian Bullard of Gladwin; and 9 grandchildren.
A half-brother, Gerald Mahan, preceded him in death. Services were held Monday
at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Stanley Muma officiated
and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
West Branch Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1988 Column - 5 Page – 2 LOUISE ELLEN
(KENNEDY) BUTLER (9 JULY 1928 – 25 JUNE 1983) LOUISE
BUTLER Louise
Ellen Butler, 54, of 3680 W. Riley Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, June 25, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Nester Township on
July 9, 1928, she attended Eagleson
School. Mrs. Butler was a school custodian. The former Louise Kennedy, she was
married to William Butler on April 17, 1947, in Bay City. She traveled with her
husband in the Air Force, returning to Gladwin in 1965. Surviving
are 2 daughters, Mrs. Vern (Julie) Corlew of Gladwin and Mrs. Robert (Bekki)
McDonald of Midland; one son, William III of Gladwin; her father, Samuel
Kennedy of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Bartlett of Neenah, Wise; 2 brothers,
Charles of Flint and Robert of Millington; and 4 grandchildren. Services
were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Willard
Pendleton officiated and burial was in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 6-29/1983 Column – 4 Page – 2. WILLIAM DENTON BUTLER (21 APRIL 1923 - 14 APRIL 1993) WILLIAM BUTLER William D. (Dub) Butler, 69. of Gladwin, died
Wednesday, April 14. 1993, In the Gratiot County Hospital in Alma after a short Illness. Born in
Tulsa, Okla., on April 23. 1923, he moved to Gladwin County in 1968 from Flint.
Mr. Butler served in World War II and the Korean War. He was retired from the
Air Force. Mr. Butler was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303, the American
Legion and the Nazarene Church. Mr. Butler and the former Louise Kennedy were
married April 17, 1947, in Bay City. She preceded him in death in June 1983. Surviving are one son, William III of Gladwin; 2
daughters, Mrs. Vern (Julie) Corlew and Mrs. Robert (Bekki) McDonald of
Gladwin; one brother, Stanley of Tulsa, Okla.; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3
sisters. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the
Butman Township Cemetery. Graveside services were by the VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 4-21/1993
Column – 4 Page – 2. C'S ALVA
L. CALKINS (25 MAR 1914 – 25 MAY 1997) Reverend Alva L. Calkins, 83, of Gladwin, died
Sunday, May 25, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Born March
25, 1914 in Kalkaska County to Frank and Christine Springer Calkins, he served
38 years in the ministry, including nine years at the Hockaday Free Methodist
Church. He retired in 1980 and moved back to Gladwin from Gladstone. Alva married Hazel Thompson, Aug. 27, 1942 in
Cleveland, Ohio. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Evadeen and
husband LeRoy Powell of Gaines and Karen and husband Roger Funk of Hillman; two
sons, Rev. Lyle and wife Lenora of Otisville, and Wayne and wife Susan of
Alpena; two brothers, Ralph of Lansing and Ernest of Haslett; two sisters,
Leota Morales of Puerto Rico and Geneva Calkins of Lansing; nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters
and one brother. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at
the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Marshall officiating,
burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the
Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 5-28/1997 Column – 3 Page – 2. HAZEL
D. (THOMPSON) CALKINS (3 NOV 1918 – 25 OCT 2007) Hazel D. Calkins, 88, of Hillman formerly of
Gladwin, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at her home. She was born Nov. 3,
1918 in Mill Creek, Pennsylvania to Glenn and Pearl (Morey) Thompson. Hazel
married Alva Calkins on Aug. 27, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. Alva passed away May
25, 1997. Hazel was a minister’s wife at 11 churches in
Michigan covering a span of 38 years. She served in various capacities in those
churches as a partner in ministry with her husband, Alva. She was a member of
the Hillman Free Methodist Church. The couple retired to Gladwin in 1980 and she
moved to Hillman in 1999. Surviving are two sons, Lyle (Lenora) Calkins of
Flushing and Wayne (Susan) Calkins of Ossineke, Michigan; two daughters,
Evadeen (Leroy) Powell of Gaines and Karen (Roger) Funk of Hillman; nine
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Hazel is predeceased by two half
sisters, Dorothy and Arline, and one brother, Howard. Services were held Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at the
Hillman Free Methodist Church. Rev. Douglas McGeorge and Rev. Burton Kincaid
officiated and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Hillman Free Methodist Church and Hospice of Michigan. Sisson
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/2007
A-2. EINER
CHRISTENSEN (29 JULY 1906 - 16 JAN 1988) EINER CHRISTENSEN Einer Christensen, 81, of Gladwin, died Saturday,
Jan. 16, in Bay Medical Center after a long illness. Born on July 29,1906, he
came to Gladwin County in 1970. Mr. Christensen was a self-employed pattern
maker and a member of the Houghton Lake Elks Club. He was married to the former
Mary Kleen and she preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Jane Christensen of
Gladwin; 2 sons, Leroy of Texas and James of Grand Rapids; 2 sisters; 16 grandchildren
and 23 great grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. from
the Steuernol-Axford, McLaren Funeral Home, West Branch with the Rev. Paul
Klassen officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated
1-20/1988 Column – 3 Page – 2. DONALD
H. CLEMENTS (29 JUNE 1924 - 31 AUG 1986) Donald
Clements, 62, of Meredith, died Sunday, Aug. 31, at his home. He was born June
29, 1924, in Wisconsin. Mr. Clements was retired from the Chicago North-western
Railroad. Surviving are 2 step-daughters, Nancy Block of Grand Ledge and Luann
Ledford of Meredith; 7 step-grandchildren and 9 step-great grandchildren. Ritees were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.
from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial was in the Butman Township
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-03/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 LIBBY A. (HILTS) COOK (11 SEPT 1937 – 15 DEC 1985) Libbie A. Cook, 48, of 1759 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec.
15, in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin
County Sept. 11, 1937, she had spent most of her life here. She was a member of
the Sheriff's Posse and Marine Patrol. NELLIE
E. (COMBS) CORLEW (9 MAY 1910 - 12 JAN 1971) RITES
FRIDAY FOR NELLIE CORLEW Mrs. Nellie E. Corlew, 60, of Sherman
Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long
illness. Born in Kankakee, Ill., on May 9, 1910, she had resided in Gladwin
County since 1931. Mrs. Corlew was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist
Church. She taught at the Clement School in 1930 and the Eagleson School in
Roscommon County in 1957-58. The former Nellie Combs, she was married to Julius
Corlew on May 30, 1931, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Hannah Myers, of West Branch; eight sons, Wayne, Lester, Kenneth,
John and Merrill, of Mt. Morris, George of Gladwin, Dale of Standish and Vern
at home; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Smith of Clio; one brother, Robert Combs of
West Branch; one sister, Mrs. Marion Link, of Ada, Ohio; and 26 grandchildren. Rites will be held Friday, Jan. 15, at 2
p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Allen and the
Rev. Melvin Stauffer will officiate and burial will be in the Butman Cemetery.
The Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-13/1971 Column - 4 Page -1 ROBERT
B. CORLEW (28 FEB 1924 - 6 MARCH 1998) SHIRLEY
M. (HAGAR) CORLEW (1 MARCH 1925 - 13 SEP 2003) Shirley M. Corlew, 78, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Saturday,
Sept. 13, 2003 in West Branch following a lingering illness. She was born in
Detroit on March 1, 1925 to the late Harry and Linda (Flynn) Hager. She married
John Corlew on Oct. 10, 1943 in Flint, and they have resided in Gladwin for the
past 27 years. She was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Surviving besides her husband, John, are two daughters: Lela J.
(Charles) Combs of West Branch and Linda A. (Fredic) Redfield of Millington;
six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Ruth (Henry) Klassen
of Gladwin, Beverly (Wayne) Peters of Florida and Bonnie Smith of Flint. One
granddaughter, Bethany Jean Redfield; one sister, Jean Corlew; and one brother,
Robert Hager, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 at the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church with Rev. Phillip Hortop presiding and with
burial in Butman Township Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Sisson Funeral
on Monday. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. YULAH
ARLENE (FISER) CORLEW (2 JULY 1928 - 25 MARCH 2004) Arlene
Corlew, age 75, of Mt. Morris died March 25 at MidMichigan Medical Center in
Midland. She was born July 2, 1928 in Flint to Milt and Pearl (Clark) Fiser.
She was a homemaker and lived in Gladwin County until moving to Genesee County
in 1948. She was married on July 30, 1945 in Gladwin to Archie Corlew. Surviving
are her husband, Archie Corlew of Mt. Morris; sons Ed (Jan) Corlew of Gladwin,
Denny (Marianne) Corlew of Mt. Morris, Jerry (Ila) Corlew of Mt. Morris, and
Glenn (Louise) Corlew of Gladwin; daughter Brenda (Dale) Allen of Millington;
13 grandchildren and nine Great-grandchildren; and sisters Margaret Fries and
Marlynn Clore. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Bud; and sisters,
Geraldine Sheets and Betty Muma. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 29 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin.
Pastor Phil Hortop officiated. Burial took place at Butman Cemetery in Gladwin. HELEN
M. (CLAYTON) CRIPPS (25 JUNE 1921 - 7 FEB 1975) Mrs.
Helen M. Cripps, 53, of Gladwin, died Friday, Feb. 7, in the Clare Nursing Home
after an illness of five years. Born in West Branch on June 25, 1921, she was a
member of the Hockaday Free Methodist Church. The former Helen Clayton, she was
married to Ronald Cripps, Sr. on Oct. 21, 1939, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Ronald Jr. of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Diane McKinney of North
Carolina; six brothers, Carl, Gordon and Paul of Gladwin, James and Russell of
West Branch and William of Owosso; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Wasalaski and Mrs.
Margaret Youngs of Gladwin and Mrs. Doris Coleman of Flint; and two
grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Koerner and the Rev. Helena Egts officiated
and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-12/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2 D'S ARCHIE
NELSON DELAURIER (14 APRIL 1918 - 8 OCT 2005) Archie Nelson DeLaurier, 87, of Lakeland died of kidney failure on
Oct. 8, 2005 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Roscommon on
April 14, 1918 and came to Lakeland from Gladwin last year. He was a factory
worker for General Motors and a member of the United Auto Workers. He was a
Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
and the American Legion. He was a Protestant. Mr. DeLaurier is survived
by his wife, Margaret Mae DeLaurier; daughter, Darlene Harris of Lakeland;
sons, Gary DeLaurier and David DeLaurier, both of Gladwin; and seven
grandchildren and six Great grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Grace
Church, 2320 Sleepy Hill Road, in Lakeland. Burial was in Butman Cemetery in
Gladwin, with an Honor Guard service at the site Thursday, Nov. 3. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-09/2005 Column - 3 Page - 2 DANIEL
D. DELAURIER (18 AUG 1922 - 12 MAY 1998) HARRY
S. DICKERSON (11 JUNE 1918 - 9 OCT 1947) KILLED
IN GERMANY PFC. HARRY S. DICKERSON, son of Mrs. Mary
Jane Cook, of Nester township, Roscommon county, was killed in action in
Germany on October 9th, according to word received last week by his mother.
Pfc. Dickerson had been previously wounded in action in France on June 30th and
was able to go back into action on the front lines on August 23rd. He was
inducted into the army on February 11, 1942, and had been overseas for several
months. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1944 RITES
FOR FIRST VETERAN FRI. BODY
OF COUNTY VETERAN RETURNED HERE MONDAY Services for the first Gladwin county
veteran to be brought home from his grave overseas was to be held on Friday
afternoon, November 28 at two o'clock. Pfc. Harry S. Dickerson, son of Mary
Jane Good, of Nester township, was killed in action October 9, 1944, in
Germany. He was born in Livingston county on June 11, 1918 and prior to his
induction was employed as a farmhand in the county. Surviving are his mother; two brothers,
George Dickerson, of Howell, Elmer Dickerson of Flint; three sisters, Mrs.
Lovina London? of Big Rapids, Mrs. Dan Easlick and Mrs. Harold Ostrander of
Gladwin; three half-brothers, Lorenzo, Grover and Rodger Co? at home; two
half-sisters, Margaret and Janet Cook at home. The body of Pfc. Dickerson arrived in New
York last month along with others shipped form Europe. It was brought to the
Hall Funeral Home, where it will lie in state until the time of the funeral on
Friday afternoon. The Rev. Frederick Starr from the Butman Church of the
Brethren will officiate and services will be under the auspices of the military
organizations in the county. Burial will be in the Butman cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-26/1947 Column - 4 Page - 1 BONDALE "BOB" DINKENS (11 AUG 1930 - 4 MARCH 2000) Bondale "Bob" Dinkens, 69, of Harleton, Texas, died
Saturday, March 4, 2000 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas
after a short illness. Born Aug. 11, 1930 in Hornersville, Mo., he lived in
Gladwin County since 1969 and previously lived in Flint. Bondale married Etta
Mae Brinsfield, April 29, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death in
1995. He was owner/operator of Bob Dinkens & Son Excavating in Gladwin. Surviving are two sons, J.R. and wife Sherry, and Robert, all of
Gladwin; two daughters, Tammy Dinkens of Gladwin and Mary and husband Kenneth
Burns of Marshall, Texas; one brother, James of Skid Way Lake; three half
brothers, Richard, Kenneth, and Donald Dinkens; one half sister, Margie Kay
Payne; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Lucian and Lillian Dinkens. Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery in
Gladwin. Visitation will be at Hall Funeral Home, today (Wednesday), noon until
9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the family. E'S GLENN
EARL ENTREKIN (1 APRIL 1893 - 15 NOV 1958) GLENN
ENTREKIN DIES ON HUNTING TRIP Glenn Earl Entrekin, 65, a resident of
Gladwin County for most of his life, died suddenly Saturday morning from a
heart attack suffered three miles north of Gladwin. He was driving north on
M-18 for the opening of deer hunting when stricken. He was born on April 1, 1893 in
Breckenridge. Mr. Entrekin was retired from the Dow Chemical Co. plant in
Midland a few months ago. He had also spent 16 years with the Conservation
department. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Entrekin was a member of the VFW post
in Gladwin and of the World War I Veterans Clare-Isabella Barracks at Clare. He
was married to the former Miss Laura Foote, in Washington D. C., on Nov. 2,
1928. Survivors include his wife, Laura; one
daughter Mrs. Eva Letson, of Gladwin; one grandson; three brothers, Velma and
Carl, of Flint and Owen, of Gladwin; and one sister Miss Iva Entrekin, of
Gladwin. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Alfred W. Saulsbury officiating. Burial was in
Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-19/1958 Column - 2 Page - 1 GRACE
E. (SCHULER) ENTREKIN (18 NOV 1905 - 31 AUG 1970) ILLNESS
FATAL TO GRACE ENTREKIN Mrs. Grace E. Entrekin, 64, of Nester
Township, died Monday, Aug. 31, in the Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch
after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County on Nov. 18, 1905, she moved to
Nester Township in 1925. The former Grace Schuler, she was married to Owen
Entrekin on Jan. 1, 1925, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on March 27,
1964. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edna
Blake and Mrs. Iva C. Metzler, of Gladwin and Mrs. Leonora Jergason, of
Lansing; two sons, Donald, of Fenton and George of Flint; five brothers,
Clarence, Milford and Lester, of Gladwin, Delmer, of Northville and Ray, of
Farmington; one sister, Mrs. Ann David, of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen will officiate and burial
will be in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1970 Column -
4 Page - 1 OWEN
H. ENTREKIN (23 MARCH 1899 - 27 MARCH 1964) OWEN
ENTREKIN DIES AT HOME Owen H. Entrekin, 65, of 5951 Sargent Road,
Nester Township, died suddenly Friday, March 27, at his home of a heart attack.
A farmer, who had spent his life around Gladwin and Roscommon, he was born
March 23, 1899 in Nester Township. he was married to the former Grace Schuler
on January 1, 1925 in Gladwin. Surviving are his wife, Grace; two sons,
Donald of Fenton, and George, of Flint; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Blake,
Gladwin, Mrs. Leonora Vergason, Lansing, and Mrs. Iva C. Metzler, of Napoleon,
Ohio; one brother, Carl, of Flint. Funeral services were held last Monday
afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Skene officiating.
Burial was in Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1964 Column -
4 Page - 1 KENNETH
W. EVANS (29 DEC 1933 - 1 FEB 2001) Kenneth W. Evans, 67, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Feb.
1, 2001 at his residence following a brief illness. Born Dec. 29, 1933 in
Saginaw, he was the son of the late Melvin and Eva (Goddard) Evans. He moved to
Gladwin in 1975. He retired from General Motors in 1981 and was a veteran of
the Korean War. Surviving is
a half brother, William Beuthin of Gladwin. Services were held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial was in Butman Township
Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-07/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 F'S FAYE
M. (BENNETT) FISCHER (20 DEC 1923 - 31 MAY 1981) Faye
M. Fischer, 57, of 523 N. Antler, Gladwin, died Sunday, May 31, following a
long illness. Born in Gladwin on December 20, 1923, she had spent her lifetime
here. She was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The former Faye
Bennett, she was married to Carl Fischer on June 5, 1943. Surviving are her husband, one son, Melvin
of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Mrs. Randy (Carol) Ivey and Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) Uhl
of Beaverton, Mrs. Douglas (Sally) Cameron and Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Richmond of
Gladwin; her mother, Mrs. Ethel Bennett of Gladwin; 4 brothers, Harvey and
James of Flint, Delmer of Midland and Charles of Chicago. Ill.; 3 sisters, Mrs.
Ivabelle Wineman and Mrs. Rose Wyrick of Gladwin and Mrs. Dorothy Eyre of
Jackson; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial
was in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-03/1981 Column - 2 Page - 2 JAMES
A. FLAISHANS (26 OCT 1941 - 4 DEC 1997) James A. Flaishans, 56, of Gladwin, died suddenly
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997 at home. Born Oct. 26, 1941 om Dearborn, he had been
employed by Bridgeford Foods, Chicago, Ill. James married the former Jeanne
Bartholomew, Aug. 28, 1981 in Gladwin. He was a member of American Legion Post
171. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters,
Monica and husband Raymond Kouza of Taylor, Shelly and husband Jeff Kiss of E.
Leroy, and Renee Flaishans of Gladwin; one son, Michael and wife Lori of
Dearborn; three sisters, Nancy Clarke of Romulus, JoAnne Fisher, and Jeannie
Deplanche, both of Lake Placid, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. James Kent officiating. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-10/1997. SYLVIA
BELLE (CORLEW) FLETCHER (25 SEP 1904 - 22 APRIL 1971) Sylvia
Belle Fletcher, 66, formerly of 714 Pine Street in Otisville but now of
Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, April 22, in Beaverton. Funeral services were
held April 26, at 1:30 p.m., at the Mathew Funeral Home in Gladwin with the
Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Burial was made in Butman Cemetery. The former
Sylvia Corlew was born in Gladwin, September 25, 1904. She was married to
Robert M. Fletcher, September 25, 1924, in Flint. She was a member of the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Robert; one
son, Robert D. of Flint, one daughter Mrs. Doris Tudor of Gladwin; five
brothers, Julius and Max Corlew of Gladwin, John Corlew of Genesee, Robert and
Archie Corlew of Mt. Morris; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Karslake of Vanderbilt,
Mrs. Bertha Merry of Gaylord, Mrs. Zola Jay of National City, Michigan and Mrs.
Adelia Reed of Sterling. Also five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1971 Column - 3
Page - 2 OLGA
FOLZIEN (19 FEB 1890 - 1979) Gladwin
(Mar. 5, 1979) Services
for Mrs. Polzjen, 89, who died Saturday in Midland Hospital Center, Midland,
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gladwin, with
burial in Butman Cemetery, Gladwin. She
was born Feb. 19, 1890, in Germany.
Among the survivors are four sons and two daughters. Friends may call at the Mathews Funeral Home,
Gladwin. ADOLPH
G. FRIESEN (26 MARCH 1916 - 25 NOV 1993) Adolph G. (Rudy) Friesen. 77, of Gladwin, died
Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993. in Tendercare Nursing Home, Midland, after a short
illness. Born in Canada on March 26, 1916, he had spent most of his life in
Gladwin County. He attended the Hockaday Free Methodist Church and was a
veteran of World War II. Mr. Friesen and the former Evelyn Breault Yeager were
married Aug. 21. 1965, in Hockaday. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4
step-daughters, Mrs. Jim (Carol) Walters and Mrs. Bob (Marian) Fassett of
Beaverton, Mrs, Marvin (Phyllis) Myers of Swartz Creek and Mrs, Jim (Karen) Gray of Gladwin; of Gladwin; 5 brothers,
Paul of Detroit, William of Higgins Lake, Ewald of Birmingham, Henry of Grand Rapids
and John of Troy; 3 sisters, Agatha Johnson of Portland, Ore., Jeanette Willis
and Ruth Pultz of Lansing; 12 step-grandchildren and 14 great stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson
Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena Egts officiated and burial was in the Butman Township
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1993 Column – 3 Page – 2. ROBERT
M. FRYAR (10 NOV 1921 - 18 MAY 1987) Robert
Fryar, 65, of Bloomfield Hills and 4740 Lancer Circle, Sugar Springs, died
Monday, May 18, in Hospice of Southeastern Michigan after a long illness. Born
in Spokane, Wash., Nov. 10, 1921, he moved to Oakland County 6 years ago from
Wharton, N.J. Mr. Fryar was a retired nuclear physicist for Kerr-McGee Corp. He
served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Disabled
American Veterans, American Legion, VFW and Sugar Springs Men's Golf
Association. Mr. Fryar was married to the former Carolyn Reed March 22, 1971,
in Las Vegas, Nev. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Todd Phillips of Haddonfield, N.J.; one daughter, Alisa Lockwood of Yakima,
Wash.; 2 sisters, Vesta High and Gladys Vanderford of Midford, Ore.; and 2
grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted by the
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303 last Wednesday in the Butman Township Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-27/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2 G'S HAROLD
W. GARDNER (17 JAN 1920 - 7 MARCH 1990) HAROLD GARDNER Harold Gardner, 70, of Roscommon County, died
Wednesday, March 7, 1990, in Ann Arbor, after a long illness. Born in Detroit, Jan. 17, 1920, he moved
to the area in 1974 from Detroit. Mr. Gardner was a veteran of World War II and
was a packer with General Motors Corp. He joined the Nester Township Fire
Department in 1978. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mary Gardner of Gladwin; and
one nephew. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was
in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-14/1990 Column –
4 Page – 2. MARILYN
JEANNE (REITHEL) GOHEEN (12 MAY 1930 - 3 MAY 1992) Marilyn
Jeanne Goheen, 61, of Lakeland, Fla. and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly
Sunday, May 3, 1992, in Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born in Gladwin on
May 12, 1930. The former Marilyn Reithel, she was married to Richard Goheen in
New Rochelle, N.Y., Sept. 5, 1950. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Gary of Richland and Daniel of Midland; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Robin)
Holt of Midland; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reithel of Hope; her
mother-in-law, Gladys Hannon of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Fite of Ft.
Myers, Fla.; 3 brothers, Jack of Freeland, Gerry of Burton and William of
Madison Heights. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Roger Haines officiated and burial was in
the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1992 Column - 3
Page - 2 FRED
W. GOLDER (23 DEC 1904 - 14 OCT 1983) Fred
W. Golder, 78, of Livonia, died Friday, Oct. 14, in St. Marys Hospital,
Livonia. Born in Alpena on December 23, 1904, he was self-employed in the
sanitation business. He was married to the former Helen Klassen June 21, 1929
in Detroit. She preceded him in death August 3, 1979. Surviving are one son,
Fred III of Ypsilanti; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Griffin of Ypsilanti and Mrs.
Martha Turner of Florida; one brother, Ed of Alpena; 2 sisters, Helen Bartz of
Detroit and Louise Thiem of Alpena; 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. Burial was in
Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1983 Column - 3
Page - 2 LORETTA
V. (KLASSEN) GOOD (13 OCT 1935 - 11 FEB 1994) Loretta
V. Good. 58, of 3202 W. Grass Lake Rd. Gladwin, died suddenly at her home
Friday, Feb. 11, 1994. She was born In Detroit on Oct. 13, 19350 and had spent most
of her life in Gladwin County,
Mrs. Good worked at the First America Bank, Gladwin for 24 years and was the
assistant branch manager when she retired in January 1993. The
former Loretta Klassen, she was married to Rex Good Sr. on May 30, 1953, In Aiken, S.C. Besides
her husband, she is survived by 2 sons. Rex Jr. of Midland and David of
Gladwin; her mother, Adelia Klassen of
Gladwin; one sister, Debra DeHart of Tillamook, Ore.; and 3 grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Jo on March 25, 1977. Services
were held Monday at noon from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev.
Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be
made to the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin emergency room
equipment. Gladwin County Record dated 2-16/1994 Column – 4 Page – 2. REX
O. GOOD, SR (24 MARCH 1930 - 21 JUNE 2005) Rex
O. Good, Sr., 75, of Gladwin died June 21, 2005 at home after a short illness.
He was born in Nester Township on April 24, 193o to Wilbur and Bessie (Blake)
Good. He married Loretta Klassen on May 30, 1953; she passed away in 1994. He
married Arita Hager in Houghton Lake on April 22, 1995. Mr. Good lived in
Gladwin County all his life. He was the owner/operator of Rex Good Excavating
in Gladwin, retiring in 1990. Rex
was on the Meredith Pool League, a lifetime member of the Gladwin V.F.W. 11256,
and a member of Houghton Lake Eagle Aerie 3201 and Gladwin Moose Lodge 287. He
was Gladwin County Road Commissioner, and also served on the Gladwin County
Sheriff Department. He was an MP in the Korean Conflict while in the army. Surviving
him are his wife, Arita Good of Gladwin; two sons, Rex O., (Judy) Good of
Midland and David (Debbie) Good of Gladwin; four grandchildren, eight
step-grandchildren and 16 Great grandchildren; three step-daughters, Joni
Yeager-Knapp (and friend Dave McMullen) of Gladwin, Sue (Bob) Wolschon of
Harrison, and Carol (Bob) Harrison of Merritt; one step-son, Jim (Vikki) Yeager
of Houghton Lake; and two sisters, Lula Kittle of Hillsdale and Lela Hillier of
Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Good; his parents;
daughter, Amy; brother, Max Good; and two sisters, Nona Muma and Iva Peterson. Funeral
services were held Saturday, June 25 at Gladwin Free Methodist Church with
Pastor Phil Hortop. Burial followed at Butman Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to Americare Hospice of Grayling. WILLIAM
A. GOOD (24 SEP 1914 - 27 DEC 1973) BUTMAN
ITEMS BY
MARION HAGER Sympathy to the families of Floyd Brown,
Cecil Brown, Wm. Good, George Clark and Mrs. Elmer (Vera Bruner) Grove. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-09/1974 Column - 3 Page - 1 WILLIAM
R. GRAVES (10 OCT 1858 - 15 FEB 1935) The
death of William R. Graves occurred at his home in Sherman township Friday,
February 15, following a short illness. He was born at Steamburg, N. Y., was 76
years, 4 months and 5 days old, and had lived in Gladwin county about 30 years.
Funeral services were held at the L.D.S. church in Sherman township Monday
afternoon, followed by burial in Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-20/1935 Column - 7 Page - 4 MRS.
WILLIAM R. GRAVES (22 JAN 1863 - 17 SEP 1930) MRS.
WILLIAM GRAVES Mrs. William Graves died Sept. 17, 1930, at
her home in Butman township, of heart trouble, after an illness of only a few
days. Mrs. Graves was born Sept. 17, 1930, in New York state and was aged 67
years, 7 months and 26 days, and has been a resident of Butman township 24
years. She is survived by her husband and one son Floyd of Flint. Funeral
services were held at Butman Latter Day Saint church Sunday, Sept. 21, at 10
a.m., followed by burial at the Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-25/1930 Column - 6 Page - 1 H'S CLIFFORD
E. HAAS (12 AUG 1934 - 7 APRIL 1978) Clifford
E. Haas, 43, of 37 Raymond Dr., Coldwater, died Friday, April 7, in the Battle
Creek Community Hospital form injuries received in an industrial accident, 12
days earlier. Born in Pontiac on August 12, 1934, he came to Gladwin County in
1968 and moved to Coldwater in 1977. Mr. Haas was a welder for Southwind Motor
Homes in Quincy. Surviving are 6 children, Melinda and
Clifford of Clarkston, Tamara, Timothy, Thomas and Shanean of Coldwater; his
mother, Mrs. Dolores Haas of Hadley; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Patricia Muma and Mrs.
Marie Bowick of Gladwin and Mrs. Carole Glanville of Hadley. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Donn Pendleton officiated and burial was in the
Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2 HARRY
HAGER (20 JULY 1893 - 15 NOV 1976) HARRY HAGER Harry Hager, 83, of 5549 Butman Township, died
Monday at Midland Hospital following a short illness. Born July 20, 1893, in
Marlette, he was a WW I veteran, having served with the U.S. Army in Russia,
and worked during his life as a plasterer, construction worker and farmer. He
was a member of WW I Barracks 3421. Mr. Hager moved to Gladwin County in December 1931
from Detroit where he married the former Linda May Flynn on February 2, 1918.
She preceded him in death in May 1976. Surviving are a son, Robert H. Hager Sr. of Gladwin,
and 5 daughters. They are Mrs. Henry (Ruth) Klassen and Mrs. Jean Corlew, both
of Gladwin; Mrs. John (Shirley) Corlew of Genesee; and Mrs. Wayne (Beverly)
Peters and Mrs. Ben (Bonnie) Smith, both of Flint. Also surviving are 22
grandchildren, 53 great grandchilren and 5 great great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Shoaff officiating. Burial
will be in the Butman Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mathews Funeral Home in
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2. JOHN
H. HAGER (20 SEP 1915 - 1 JULY 1974) JOHN H. HAGER John H. Hager, 58, of 3212 Hockaday Rd., died
Monday, July 1, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Saginaw. He had been in
failing health for the past five years. Born in Butman Township, September 20, 1915, he was
a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He served in the United States army in
World War II from February 14, 1941, to September 29, 1945, in the campaigns of
Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. Mr. Hager and the former Mary E. McQuestion were
married in Gladwin, March 6, 1959. He was employed as a heavy equipment
operator for the Gladwin County Road Commission until his retirement in 1969.
He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary E., a step-daughter,
Mary Ann Meiter, at home; a son, Duane Fischer of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs.
Carrie Yeager of Gladwin, and Mrs. Alice Wright of Saginaw; 2 brothers, Hugh
Hager of Flint, and Vern Hager of Daytona Beach, Fla.; 6 grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the
Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. John Hieber officiating. Burial will be in
Butman Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the church organ fund. Gladwin County
Record dated 7-3/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2. MARION
M. HARGER (26 SEP 1918 - 17 FEB 1998) Marion
M. Harger, 79, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998 at the Tendercare
Nursing Home in Clare. Born Sept. 26, 1918 in Lupton, she was the daughter of
Homer and Rose Thick Hemstreet. Marion married Robert Harger Sr., Nov. 30, 1953
in Flint. He preceded her in death May 7, 1994. They came to Gladwin in 1954
and farmed and she also helped her husband as sexton of Butman Township Cemetery
for 26 years. Surviving are two sons, Elton Apsey, and
Robert Jr., both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five daughters, June Buck and
Barbara VanBuren, both of Bay City, Elaine Morse of Holt, Earla Bailey of
Holland, and Sheryl Holm of Gladwin; 29 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren;
seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three
grandchildren and three sisters. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the
Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Paul Klassen officiating. Burial was in
Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-25/1998 Column - 3
Page - 2 HELEN
I. (SHORTS) HAMACHER (9 JUNE 1929 - 10 APRIL 1972) Helen
Hamacher Mrs.
Helen I. Hamacher, 42, of 5024 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, April 10. at
Flint Osteopathic Hospital, following a three months illness. The former Miss
Helen Shorts was born in Gladwin June 9, 1929, and had made her home in the county
for most of her life. She and Otis Hamacher were married in Flint January 24,
1948. Mrs. Hamacher was a member of the Beaverton Re-Organized Latter Day
Saints Church. Surviving
are her husband, Otis; four daughters, Mrs. Janice Wiidey of Flint, Mrs.
Charlotte Woodruff of Beaverton, Misses Debra and Marcia Hamacher, at home; her
mother, Mrs. Elva Wright
of Beaverton; a brother, Melvin Shorts of Beaverton; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby
Sampson of Gladwin,
Mrs. Maxine Mahan of Arkansas; and Mrs. Marylin Foote of Clare; and three
grandchildren. Services
will be held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m., Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Elder
James Wiltse
officiating. Interment will be in Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
4-12/1972 Column – 5 Page – 2. WAYNE HAMILTON (MARCH
1913 – 24 JAN 1937) TWO TEACHERS DIED IN CRASH MARGARET CLARK, WAYNE HAMILTON KILLED IN SATURDAY
MISHAP Two Gladwin county rural teachers were killed and
three others were injured Saturday when the car in which they were riding
crashed into a tree near Elm Grove, Clare county. Killed in the accident were: Mrs. Margaret Clark, teacher at Smith Creek school
in Sage township. Wayne Hamilton, teacher at the Leaton school in
Butman township. Those injured were: Miss Grace Ritchie, teacher at the Eggleston school
in Roscommon county, who suffered a broken nose, a skull fracture, and
lacerations. Her condition was reported satisfactory by physicians at the Clare
hospital Tuesday night. Dale Reigle, teacher at the Hockaday school in
Butman township, who suffered a fractured arm and bruises. Walter Hawkins, teacher at the Littletown school in
Gladwin township, who escaped with minor cuts and bruises. The five teachers were returning from Saturday
classes at the Central State Teachers College in Mount Pleasant when the
accident occurred. Mrs. Clark, who was driving the car, lost control when it
struck a rut on the icy road between Clare and Beaverton and careened over the
ditch and into a tree. Mrs. Clark, Miss Ritchie and Wayne Hamilton were
taken to the Clare hospital by passerby where Wayne died shortly after 4 a.m.
Sunday. Mrs. Clark died two hours later. Dale Reigle was brought to Gladwin for
treatment. Funeral services were held for Wayne Hamilton at the
Brethren in Christ church in Butman township Tuesday afternoon, January 26, at
2 o’clock, with Rev. H. P. Heisey officiating. Burial was at Butman cemetery.
He was born in March, 1913, in Butman township. In 1931 he graduated from the
Gladwin city county normal in 1932. Since his graduation he has taught his home
school, known as the Leaton-ville school. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J.
Hamilton, of Butman township, one sister, Mrs. William (Helen) Lockard, and two
brothers, Carleton and Howard, all of Flint. Burial services will be held at the Free Methodist
church this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2:30 for Mrs. Clark conducted by Rev. C.
H. Woods. Burial will be at Highland cemetery. Margaret Jane Stephenson was
born February 18, 1899 in Midland county and came to Gladwin county with her
parents in her early childhood. In 1920 she graduated from the Gladwin city
high schools and Gladwin county normal. She afterwards attended the Central
State Teachers College at Mt. Pleasant and was granted a life certificate. She
has taught in Gladwin county schools for a number of years. In April, 1921, she married Herbert Clark, and since
that time has made her home either at Beaverton or Gladwin. She was a member of
the Beaverton chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebekah lodge at
Beaverton, and the Gladwin Literary club. Surviving are her husband, Herbert Clark; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stephenson of Midland; five sisters, Mrs. Cecil
Conklin of Gladwin, Mrs. Beulah Hodge of Midland, Mrs. Lottie Babcock of Flint,
Mrs. Irene Allen of Gladwin and Mrs. Maxine Sprague of Flint; two brothers,
Wilbur Stephenson and Richard Stephenson, Jr., of Midland. Gladwin County
Record dated 1-27/1937 Column – 8 Page – 1. CHOUA
HANG (10 SEP 1939 - 12 DEC 1997) CHOUA HANG Choua Hang, 58, of Gladwin, died Friday, Dec. 12,
1997 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Born Sept. 10, 1939
in Xiengkhouang, Laos, he has been in Gladwin the past three years, working at
the Chee Peng Chinese Restaurant. Choua received the "Defenders of Freedom
Citation," from Congress, for having supported American Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Shoua; three sons, Bee, Kou,
Yer, all of Gladwin; two daughters, Youa and Jamie, both of Gladwin; one brother, Chong of
Gladwin; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services were held, at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sisson
Funeral Home with Pastor Nhiasiong Yang officiating. Burial was in Butman Township
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-17/1997 Column – 3 Page – 2. ROY
EARL HARVEY (6 JAN 1892 - ABT. 2 MAY 1921) SEAMAN
ROY E. HARVEY The body of Roy E. Harvey was brought to
Gladwin May 4 from Detroit and taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. Emmaline
Harvey, in Butman township. The young man who was working on a boat in the
Detroit river, being found under the boat Monday morning, May 2. He was last
seen by the boat crew at supper about nine o'clock the evening before, and had
not been missed up to that time. Seaman Roy E. Harvey, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William A. Harvey, was born near Paulding, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1892, and at his death
was aged 29 years, 3 months and 26 days. He came to Gladwin county when 18
years of age, remaining here until his enlistment in the U.S. navy May 14,
1918. He was taken to the Great Lakes Naval
Training Station, Illinois, remaining there until being transferred to
Pensacola, Florida. He was released from active duty May 22, 1919, his term of
enlistment, however, not expiring until May 14, 1922, being subject to the call
to service at any time during that period. He was a loving and obedient son,
and brother. As the oldest son, he has taken a father's place to the younger
children, his father having died February 20, 1909. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emmaline
Harvey, three brothers, James, Arthur, Orin and three sisters, Ethel, and Mary
of Gladwin, and Mrs. Harvey Doyle of Oakwood, O., also an aunt, Miss Mary C.
Robb, his father's only sister, who resides with the family, besides many other
relatives and a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held at the Sherman
Free Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. F. King. Text. Ps. 9-12. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-12/1921 Column - 4 Page - 5 HAZEL
(SITZ) HYDE (1 MAY 1912 - 29 AUG 2003) Hazel Hyde, 91, of Gladwin passed away Aug. 29, 2003 at the Gladwin
Living Centre. She was born May 1, 1912 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to Herman and
Adeline Senske Sitz. Hazel married Ray Hyde on May 24, 1943 in Pontiac. Ray
passed away Dec. 23, 1973. She lived in this area most of her life and was a
member of the Hockaday Community Church. Surviving are son-in-law Roland and Dawn Thomas of Gladwin;
daughters-in-law Bonnie Hyde of Flint and Doris Hyde of West Branch; five
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by two
daughters, Karolyn Thomas and Karen Hyde; two sons, Rollis and Cecil Hyde; one
grandchild; nine brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor James Lowman officiated and burial
was in Butman Township Cemetery. KAREN
HYDE (12 APRIL 1944 - 1 APRIL 2003) Karen Hyde, age 58, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Tuesday, April
1, 2003 at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma following a brief illness. She
was born in Pontiac on April 12, 1944 to Raymond and Hazel (Sitz) Hyde. She
moved to Gladwin in July 2002 from Skokie, Ill. She is survived by her mother, Hazel Hyde of Gladwin;
brother-in-law Roland Thomas of Gladwin; sisters-in-law Doris Hyde of West
Branch and Bonnie Hyde of Flint; along with several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her father, Raymond, in 1973; brothers Rollis and Cecil Hyde;
and sister Karolyn Thomas. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2003 at
the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor James Lowman presiding, with burial in
Butman Township Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. RAY
W. HYDE (25 AUG 1902 - 22 DEC 1970) SERVICES
HELD FOR RAY W. HYDE Ray W. Hyde, 68, of Hockaday, died suddenly
Tuesday, Dec. 22, at his home. He had been in failing health the past 10 years.
Born in Attica on Aug. 25, 1902, he came to Gladwin County 23 years ago from
Oxford. Mr. Hyde was a trustee of the Butman Township Board and one the
Muscular Dystrophy committee. He was a carpenter. He was married to the former
Hazel Sitz on May 28, 1943, in Hadley. Besides his wife, he is survived by three
sons, Cecil, of West Branch, Philip, of Nashville, Ind., and Rollis, of Flint;
two daughters, Mrs. Karen Jones, of Chicago ad Karolyn, of Gladwin; and six
grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday, Dec. 26, at 10:30 a.m. from the
Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena Richmond and the Rev. Alva Calkins
officiated and burial was in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-30/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1 J'S EMILY
(FANSLAU) JONES (23 DEC 1905 - 16 OCT 1986) Emily
Jones, 80, of 3077 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Thursday, Oct. 16, at her home
after a long illness. Born in Arthur Township, Clare County, Dec. 23, 1905, she
had lived in Gladwin County since 1942. She was a retired school cook. The
former Emily Fanslau, she was married in 1925 to Romeual Jones in Parma, Ohio.
He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1980. Surviving are one son, James of Gladwin; one
daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Lois) Hock of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Martha Brennan
of Florida; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by 7 brothers and sisters. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARION
K. JORDAN (5 OCT 1918 - MAY 1965) K'S MAUDE
G. (SMITH) KENNEDY (4 MARCH 1919 - 9 DEC 1999) Maude G. Kennedy, 85, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999 at
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Born March 4, 1914 in Nester Twp., Roscommon
County, she was the daughter of John and Cara Good Smith. Maude married Joseph
Kennedy, July 4, 1935 in Nester Twp. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1977. She
attended Eagleston School in Nester Twp. and was a lifetime resident there. She
was also a member of the R.L.D.S. Church. Surviving are one daughter, Rosalyn and husband Robert Shears of
Clio; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by one son, Raymond; one daughter, Moore; two brothers; and three
sisters. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with
Donn Pendleton officiating. Burial was in Butman Township Cemetery. PHEBE
ANN KENNEDY (? - 9 MARCH 1906) KENNEDY.---At Nolan, March 9, of
consumption, Phebe Ann, wife of Peter Kennedy, died, aged 47 years, 1 month and
19 days. Funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Rev. E. A. Schultz,
and interment took place in Butman cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Ohio, and
came to Michigan with her family and settled near Nolan three years ago. She
was the mother of five children, five of whom with her husband remain to mourn
her loss. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1906 Column - 4 Page – 1 SAMUEL
E. KENNEDY (29 JAN 1883 – 4 FEB 1942) Services Held Friday for Samuel Kennedy Samuel'' Kennedy of Butman township died Wednesday,
Feb. 4, 1942 at the Samaritan Hospital in Bay City. Mr. Kennedy was born in Ohio January
29, 1883 and come to Michigan in the fall of 1901. September 3, 1902 he married
Millie Mansfield and settled on a farm in Nester township, Roscommon County,
where they remained until December 1940 when they moved to the Bliss Ranch in Butman
township of Gladwin county. Mr. Kennedy has held various township offices,
including township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, Justice of Peace and school treasurer. He leaves to mourn besides his wife, two sons,
Samuel of Nester township, Roscommon county, Joe at home, two daughters, Mrs. Nicholas
Green of Cadillac and Mrs. George Clark of Flint, one brother, Charles of Boyne City and a sister, Mrs.
Marie Huff of Gaylord, 15 grand-children besides other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home Friday,
February 6, with Elder George White of the L. D. S. Church officiating.
Interment was in Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-11/1942 Column
– 2 Page – 1. ROBERT M. KITZMAN, SR. (27 AUG 1929 - 16 MARCH 1999) Midland Daily News dated 3-18-1999 Page D-6. HENRY
KLASSEN (16 JAN 1913 - 19 APRIL 2005) Henry
Klassen, 92, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 19, at Brittany
Manor in Midland following a short illness. He was born in Hepburn,
Saskatchewan, Canada on Jan. 16, 1913 to Jacob and Katharina (Voth) Klassen.
Mr. Klassen moved to Gladwin with his family in 1923 and returned to Gladwin in
1942 after living in Dearborn. On July 4, 1937 he married Ruth Hager in Butman
Township. He was the father of six children. Henry was a faithful member of the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed music and until recently could be
found playing music for senior citizens events, nursing homes, and church
meetings with good friends Jim Gower and Ted Brown. Besides
his wife Ruth, Henry is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Dale) Beardslee of
Spring Arbor, and Carolyn Klassen of Gladwin; two sons, Harold Klassen of
Midland and Harvey Klassen of Springport; and 12 grandchildren and 17 Great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Jacob,
John, Peter, David and Frank; three sisters, Mary Klassen, Helena Golder and
Anna Applegate; two sons, Robert and David; and one Great grandson. Funeral
services were held Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist
Church. Burial was at the Butman Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The family wishes
to express their appreciation to the nursing staff at Britanny Manor for their
loving care during Henry’s final days. LENORE
(BLAKESLEE) KLASSEN (7 JUNE 1954 - 25 APRIL 2004) Lenore
Klassen, Lenore Klassen, age 49 of Gladwin went to heaven on April 25, 2004
after a brief battle with cancer. She was born June 7, 1954 in Corry,
Pennsylvania to Lyle and Margaret Crowell Blakeslee. Lenore married Gary
Klassen on Oct. 6, 1973 in Corry, Penn. She has lived in Gladwin County since
then. Lenore was employed by Gladwin Hospital for 28 years as an LPN, RN and
discharge planner, and in utilization review. She attended Houghton Lake
Wesleyan Church where she has been very active in children’s ministry for many
years. Surviving
are her husband Gary, one son, Erick (Michelle) Klassen of Midland; one
daughter, Heidi Klassen, a student at MSU; three sisters, Lura (Tom)
Shuttlesworth of Leesburg, Flor., Leah and Frank Klassen of Eaton Rapids, and
Beth and Paul Klassen of Alger; her mother, Margaret Blakeslee of Eaton Rapids;
and ten nieces, four nephews, four great nieces and four great nephews. She was
predeceased by her father Lyle Blakeslee, one niece and one nephew. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28 at the Sisson Funeral Home with
pastor Brian Thomspon officiating. Burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Children’s Ministry at Houghton Lake Wesleyan
Church. MAX
EDWARD KLEMACH (14 SEP 1919 - 3 DEC 1990) Max E. Klemach, 71, of 2560 N. Bard Rd., Gladwin,
died Monday, Dec. 3, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland, after
a short illness. Born in Saginaw, Sept. 14, 1910, he moved to Gladwin County in
1979. Mr. Klemach was a machinist for Chevrolet Manufacturing in Saginaw for 30
years and retired June 1, 1979. He was a member of the UAW Local 467 Saginaw,
the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge 257, the Elf Khurafeh Shrine of Saginaw and the
Consistory in Bay City. Mr. Klemach and the former Betty Walters were
married Sept. 18, 1943, in Georgia. She preceded him in death Aug. 1, 1980.
Surviving is a brother, Daniel Pahl of Gladwin; and a sister, Connie Kaye of
Flint. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the
Butman Township Cemetery. A Masonic. Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday. Visitation is afternoon Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated
12-5/1990 Column – 4 Page – 2. JOHN
KYROS (5 FEB 1914 - 7 JAN 1985) John
Kyros, 70, of 3408 Clendening Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 7, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital. Born in Racine, Wisc., Feb. 5, 1914, he grew up in Detroit and
came to Gladwin County in 1946. He was employed at Gladwin Manufacturing. He
was a veteran of World War II and the Gladwin Baptist Church. He and his wife,
Ruby, were married March 28, 1942, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
stepson, Arden Seipke of Gladwin; one brother, George of North Branch; 4
sisters, Katherine Toyeas of Detroit, Mary Pope, Jennie Gartley and Violet
Nazarian of Seattle, Wash.; 2 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Gladwin Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Locher will officiate and
burial will be in the Butman Township Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-09/1985 Column
- 3 Page - 2 RUBY
M. (SEIPKE) KYROS (25 MARCH 1910 - 10 MARCH 1999) Ruby
M. Kyros, 88, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at the Gladwin Living
Centre. Born March 25, 1910 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Julius and Mary
Strange Seipke. Ruby married John Kyros, March 28, 1942 in Detroit. He preceded
her in death Jan. 8, 1985. She was a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Arden and wife
Shirley Seipke of Gladwin; one brother, Gordon of Detroit; two sisters, Alvina
of California, and Esther and husband Arthur Anderson of Gladwin; four
great-grandchildren, Chad French, Kelsey and Tonya Anderson, and Shaynee
Seipke, all of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Eva, Edith,
and Mildred; and one brother, Carl. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the
Gladwin Baptist Church with Rev. David Dee officiating. Burial was in Butman
Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Baptist Church or the
Gladwin Living Centre. Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Gladwin County Record 03-17/1999 Column - 4 Page - 2 L'S WILLIAM
GRAY LANE, JR (27 JUNE 1972 - 4 MARCH 1973) William
Gray Lane Jr. 8 month old son of William G. and Kathy Sue Lane of Beaverton,
died Sunday, March 4th in the Midland Hospital as the result of an auto
accident Saturday evening, March 3rd. Services were held Wednesday, March 7 at
2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Melvin Stauffer
officiating. Burial was made in the Butman Cemetery. He was born June 27, 1972 at Spring,
Illinois. Besides his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Duane Worden and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert of Gladwin; and his great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Worden of Gladwin and Mr. Arthur Decker of Port
Huron. Gladwin County Record dated 03-07/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2 JAMES
LEWIS JOHN
LEWIS MRS.
JOHN LEWIS Mrs.
John Lewis died Thursday at the home of Mr. Lewis mother, Mrs. Lewis, in Nester
township. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one child, Mary, three
years old; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. Moore seven sisters and two
brothers. She will be missed by a large circle of friends. Funeral services
were held at the Butman schoolhouse May 9. Elder Burt of Beaverton officiating.
Interment in Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-14/1914 Column - 6
Page - 1 VIOLA
(MOORE) LEWIS (2 MAY 1894 - 7 MAY 1914) Viola
Moore was born in Richfield township, Roscommon county, May 2 1894 and died in
Nester township, May 7, 1914 at the age of 20 years and 5 days. She was married
to James Lewis in March 1910. She leaves husband, three-year old daughter,
parents, five sisters and two brothers to mourn her departure. The funeral was
held in the Butman schoolhouse May 9. Elder Burt of Beaverton officiating.
Interment took place in the Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-21/1914 Column - 4 Page - 5 ROBERT
M. LOUTHAN (1835 - 14 JUNE 1913) The body of William Louthan, a former resident here,
was brought from Beaverton for interment in the Butman cemetery June 17.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-26/1913 Column – 7 Page – 8. GEORGE
LYNN (1900 - 1990) M'S CHARLES
M. MAJOR (16 JAN 1918 - 29 FEB 1992) CHARLES MAJOR Charles M. Major. 74, of 103 Lake View Dr., Gladwin,
died Saturday. Feb. 29. 1992. in the Saginaw Veterans Hospital after a long
illness. Born in Roscommon, Jan. 16, 1918. he moved to Gladwin County in 1979
from Flint. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the DAV and Local 599. Mr.
Major and the former Betty Haight were married July 13, 1946, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles
of Flint; 3 daughters. Joan Huffman of Davison, Anita (Denis) Gilson of Swartz
Creek and Beth Major of Gladwin; his mother, Elmira North of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Blanche Ritter of
Gladwin and Wavis Lanczak of Beaverton; 2 half sisters, Erlene VanNorman of Mt.
Morris andTwilla Mathis of Harrison; a half brother. Darwin Major of Flint; 7 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Emery, step-mother, Florence, a brother, Emery, a
sister, Gladys Hinkley and a half sister, Joyce Miller. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was
in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-4/1992 Column –
2 Page – 2. CLAUDE
H. MALLERY (10 NOV 1938 - 7 MAY 1981) Claude
H. Mallery, 42, of 4700 Round Lake Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, May 7,
in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Owosso on November 10, 1938, he came to
Gladwin County in August 1976 from Chesaning. Mr. Mallery worked at Fisher Body
No. 2 and Rogers Construction in Flint, until illness forced his retirement in
August 1980. He was a member of the National Guard Army Reserve and the Flint
Moose Lodge. Mr. Mallery and the former Peggy Brigance were married November
12, 1960, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Claudia of Flint, Robin and Carla at home; 2 sons, Bryan and Bradley
at home; his mother and step father, Robert and Opal Corlew of Mio; one
brother, Ryan of Flint; and one granddaughter. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Stanley Muma officiated and burial was in the
Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2 SHIRLEY A. MANLEY (19 OCT 1935 - 1 JUNE 2001) Shirley A. Manley, 65, of Gladwin, died Friday, June 1, 2001 at
her residence following a lingering illness. Born Oct. 19, 1935 in Farrell,
Pa., she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Brodick) Weiss.
She was a member of the Rebekahs and the FOE 3292 Eagles. Surviving are four sons, Phillip and Glenn Wade, both of Gladwin,
Gerald Wade of Marlette, and Ronald Wade of Ypsilanti; four daughters, Deborah
Wheeler of Ypsilanti, Julie Knight, Linda Johnston, and Jackie Watts, all of
Gladwin; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, David Weiss of
Cleveland, Ohio; and three sisters, Gloria Davis of Detroit, Barbara Rutkowski
of Gladwin, and Rosemary Marcil of Monroesville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by Gary Wade; two granddaughters, Kayla
and Eliabeth; and two brothers, Fred and Richard Weiss. Services were held
Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial
was in Butman Township Cemetery. BERTHA
M. (HALL) MANSFIELD (15 OCT 1904 - 17 FEB 1989) Mrs.
Bertha M. Mansfield, 84, of 3270 Pratts Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, Feb.
17, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Port Huron, Oct.
15, 1904, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin and Roscommon counties. The
former Bertha Hall, she was married to Simeon Mansfield, Aug. 15, 1920, in
Gladwin County. He preceded her in death Dec. 19, 1962. Surviving are 3 sons,
Richard and Lorance of Gaylord and Robert of Clio; 2 daughters, Mrs. Bertha
Good of Roscommon and Mrs. Vera Huntley of Sanford; one brother, Harry of
Gladwin; and 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Two sons, Joseph and
Donald, preceded her in death. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and
burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-22/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 HELEN
EDALINE MANSFIELD (12 MAY 1912 - 29 MARCH 1918) MANSFIELD---Helen Edaline, the little
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mansfield of Clement township, died very
suddenly of indigestion early Wednesday morning, March 29, aged 5 years, 10
months, 17 days. She leaves behind to mourn her early departure her father,
mother, one sister and two brothers, besides many friends and relatives. Little
Helen was a child of a sweet and loving disposition and will be sadly missed by
all who knew her. Services were held at the Butman schoolhouse Friday noon,
conducted by Rev. Soldan of Butman and the body laid to rest in Butman
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1918 Column - 5 Page - 5 JOSEPH
L. MANSFIELD (7 JAN 1845 - 22 NOV 1912) HE
MARRIED (1) RUTH ANNA BROWN THEN, (2) NANCY BENNETT OR VICE - A - VERSA? SEE:
JERRY SMITH (Needs Marker}. JOSEPH
EARL MANSFIELD (4 NOV 1932 - 13 JAN 1936) Funeral
services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the Brethren in
Christ church in Butman township for Joseph Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Mansfield, conducted by Rev. H. P. Heisey. Burial will be held at Butman
cemetery. Born November 4, 1932, in Roscommon county he died January 13 at
Tolfree hospital at West Branch. He is survived by his parents, two sisters,
May and Vera, and three brothers, Richard, Lawrence and Robert. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-15/1936 Column - 3 Page - 8 JOSEPH
P. MANSFIELD (11 APRIL 1882 - 19 APRIL 1964) RITES
TODAY FOR JOSEPH MANSFIELD Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
at 1 p.m. at the Brethren in Christ Church Butman, for Joseph P. Mansfield, 82,
well-known county resident, who died suddenly at his home in Clement Township
Sunday. The Rev. Melvin Stauffer officiated and burial was in Butman Cemetery.
Born on April 11, 1882, in Paulding County, Ohio, he was married to the former
Annie Brown Dec. 22, 1904, in Butman Township. She preceded him in death on
March 11 of this year. A Gladwin county resident since 1896, he was
a member of the Brethren in Christ Church of Butman. A retired farmer, he had
also been a foreman of a CCC camp from 1931 until 1936, a conservation
department fire warden, an employee of the state highway department, a former
member of the school board and Clement Township justice of the peace. Surviving are a son, Russel, of Gladwin; a
daughter, Mrs. Lillian Hayes, of Flint; a sister, Mrs. Alice Mayfield, of
Flint; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-22/1964 Column - 6 Page – 1 PETER
ISAAC MATTIS (5 OCT 1850 - 19 DEC 1919) Peter Mattis died at his home in Billings township
Dec. 19, 1919, after a few weeks illness. He was born at Canden, Ont., Oct. 5,
1850. He was married to Miss Mary Babcock March 2, 1884, and came to this
country in April 1892. He lived in the city of Gladwin and in Butman many years
before moving to Billings township. He is survived by his wife, one son and two
daughters; P.W. Mattis of Bridgeport, Mich., Mrs. Levi Ostrander and Mrs. Harry
Hamilton, both of Flint; three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Henry Babcock of
Gladwin, Mrs. Benjamin Hall of Flint, Mrs. Robert Nelson of McBain, Jacob
Mattis of Napanee, Ont. Services
were held at the Billings schoolhouse Sunday afternoon at one o'clock and the
body taken to Butman for burial.Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1919 Column -
5 Page - 4 RAYMOND
G. MCCLINTIC (9 JULY 1922 - 13 OCT 2001) Raymond G. McClintic, 79,
of Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 at the Gladwin Living Center following
a brief illness. Born July 9, 1922 in Perry, he was the son of the late Raymond
C. and Clarabelle (Webb) McClintic. Raymond married Helen Gibson, March 23,
1945 in Florida. They moved to Gladwin in 1988 from Ferndale. He was a retired
mailman, and attended the First United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of
World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. Besides his wife he is
survived by two sons, Raymond and wife Betty of Gladwin and Michael and wife
Kathy of Ferndale; one daughter, Karen K. Brooks of Coalton, Ohio; 10
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
one-son-in-law, Larry Brooks; two brothers, Duane and Jack; and two sisters,
Genevieve McClintic and Geneva Granger. Services were held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating.
Burial was in Butman Township Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, was
in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated abt. 10-16/2001
Column - ? Page - ? RUSSELL D. MCCUMMINGS (6 MARCH 1942 - 5 JUNE 2005) Russell
D. McCummings, 63, of Gladwin died June 5, 2005 at his home. He was born in
River Rouge on March 6, 1942 to Emmett and Florence (Dupuie) McCummings. He
married the former Sherley Schuler in Lake City on July 22, 1963. He lived in
Gladwin County most of his life and was owner/operator of McCummings Logging.
He was also a veteran. He is
survived by his wife Sherley McCummings of Gladwin; two sons, Ron (Lisa)
McCummings and Jeff McCummings, both of Gladwin; one daughter, Jodi McCummings
of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Blake McCummings and Zacheriah McCummings,
both of Gladwin; one brother, Robert McCummings of Flint; one sister, Rita
Renfore of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
parents and two brothers, Richard and Ronald. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin with Pastor Chad Deerman officiating. Burial will take place at Butman
Cemetery in Gladwin. Those wishing to do so may direct memorial contributions
to Mid-Michigan Hospice. MARY
(BRETON) MCMILLAN (AUG 1849 – 19 FEB 1922) MRS. ARCHIE McMILLAN Mrs. Archie McMillan died at her home in Butman Feb.
19, aged 72 years. Mary Beaton was born in Cape Breton, Canada, in August 1849,
and was married to Archie McMillan in 1892 and came to Butman in Gladwin county
to reside. Her husband, two sons, Robert McMillan of Denver, Col., and Archie
McMillan of Brookings, S.D., and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Jackson of Detroit,
survive. Funeral services were held at the home Feb. 23, by
Rev. Roberts of Hockaday, and interment took place in Butman cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-2/1922 Column – 5 Page – 5. IVA
CAROLINE (ENTREKIN) METZLER (27 JUNE 1940 - 20 AUG 2001) Iva Metzler, 61, of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Aug. 20, 2001.
Born June 27, 1940 in Nester Township, she was the daughter of Owen and Grace
(Schuler) Entrekin. She lived in Roscommon County her whole life. She was a store clerk for Ace Hardware in Midland. Surviving are two daughters, Debra and Michael Stillwagon of
Beaverton, and Pamela Crowl of Gladwin; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
two sisters, Edna Blake of Gladwin, and Leonora and husband Robert Vergason of
Lansing; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents, and two brothers, George and Donald Entrekin. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Harold Owens officiating. Burial will be in
Butman Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the
wishes of the family. INEZ "NANCY" (BRUNER) THOMAS - MILLS (5 OCT 1940 - 21
MARCH 2003) Inez “Nancy” Mills, 62, of Gladwin went to be with the Lord on
March 21, 2003 at home, surrounded by her family, after battling a brief
courageous fight with cancer. Nancy was born in Gladwin on Oct. 5, 1940 and has
been a long time resident ever since. She was the daughter of the late Dewey
and Inez (Molsworth) Bruner. She enjoyed fishing, bowling and spending time
with her grandchildren. Surviving is her husband Robert Earl Mills; two children, son and
daughter-in-law Keith and Dolores Thomas of El Cajon, California and daughter
and son-in-law Angie and Roger Van Cleve of Montrose, Michigan; a special
step-son David and his wife Shelley Mills; six grandchildren Caitlin and Haley
Thomas, Zachary, Stephanie and Jacob Van Cleve, and Melanie Mills; three
step-children; several step-grandchildren; four sisters Fran (Glen) Day and
Elpha Murray, both of Gladwin, Florence (Ken) Rhines of Webberville, Michigan,
and Joyce Bruner of Edmore, Michigan; two brothers Lawrence (Jeanene) Bruner of
Webberville, Michigan and Elmer (Pat) Bruner of Mason, Michigan; many nieces
and nephews; and two very special friends, “Mother” Martha Smith and Sharon
Risch, both of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cynthia Kay,
sister Vera Grove, and two brothers, Robert and George Bruner. Funeral services
were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Hortop of
the Gladwin Free Methodist Church officiating, and burial was at Butman
Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping
Hands in West Branch. CLARENCE
E. MORRISON (ABT. 1902 - FEB 1949) FORMER
RESIDENT BURIED IN BUTMAN Funeral services for Clarence Morrison, 47,
were held on Thursday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home, with Elder B. H. Doty
officiating. Burial was in the Butman cemetery. Mr. Morrison was the son of
Harold and Anna Morrison, former residents of Butman township, but spent most
of his life in and near Detroit. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, World War
I, enlisting at the age of 15. Surviving are his wife, Pearl, two sons,
Harold and Warren, by a former marriage; three sisters; his father, of Flint
and his mother, who resides with a daughter, Mrs. Lester Stuck, at Houghton
Lake. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1949 Column - 3 Page - 1 ELIZABETH
MORRISON (4 OCT 1841 - 20 SEP 1921) MRS.
ELIZABETH MORRISON Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison died Tuesday morning
at 6:30, Sept. 20, at the home of her son, Harold Morrison, in Flint. She was
born Oct. 4, 1841 and was for many years a resident of Nester township,
Roscommon county. The body was brought to Gladwin Wednesday by Rogers &
Neeley. Funeral services were held at Butman this afternoon at two o'clock with
burial in Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1921 Column - 5
Page - 5 ROBERT
MORRISON (24 MARCH 1923 - 16 DEC 1988) TERRANCE
L. MORRISON (16 NOV 1954 - 22 MAY 1994) HAROLD
J. MUMA (30 APRIL 1925 - 19 FEB 2000) Harold J. Muma, 74, of Gladwin, went to be with his wife, Saturday,
Feb. 19, 2000 at Tolfree Memorial Hospital in West Branch after a short
illness. Born April 30, 1925 in Roscommon County, he was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin County. Harold married Betty J. Fiser, Sept. 23, 1944 in Gladwin. She
preceded him in death in 1998. He was a machinist for A. C. Spark Plug in
Flint, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church in Gladwin. Surviving are four sons, Michael, William and wife Diane and Ted and
wife Marla, all of Gladwin, and Mark and wife Tracey of Flint; two daughters,
Beverly and husband Dennis Bright of Gladwin, and Tonya and husband Kevin
Venable of Flint; three brothers, Stanley, Delmar and Aaron, all of Gladwin;
two sisters, Vera French and Fredia Kish, both of Gladwin; 16 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by one son, Larry in 1946; four brothers; and one sister. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin. Burial will be in Butman Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Shriners Crippled Childrens Fund. JAMES
A. MUMA (17 JUNE 1916 - 9 JAN 1994) JAMES MUMA James A. (Andy) Muma. 77, of 342 Maple St.. Gladwin,
died Sunday. Jan. 9, 1994, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after
a short illness. Born in Flint June 17, 1916, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr.
Muma owned a saw mill and pallet mill and retired in 1978. He served in the Army during
World War II and was a member of the Gladwin R.L.D.S. Church. Mr. Muma and the former Wanda Jacobs were married July
8. 1935, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on Sept. 19, 1991. Surviving are one son, James Jr. of St. Clair
Shores; 5 brothers, Charles, Stanley, Delmer and Aaron of Gladwin and Harold of
Flint; 2 sisters. Mrs. Vera French and Mrs. Fredia Kish of Gladwin; and one
grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother. Nelson and a sister, Zelma
Bullard. Services were held today, Wednesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. High Priest Donn Pendleton officiated
and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
RX.D.S Church. Gladwin County Record dated 1-12/1994 Column – 4 Page – 2. NELSON
MUMA, SR (27 FEB 1923 - 10 JAN 1991) WANDA
(JACOBS) MUMA (22 FEB 1916 – 19 SEP 1991) WANDA MUMA Mrs. Wanda N. Muma, 75, of 342 E. Maple St, Gladwin,
died Thursday, Sept 19, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after
a long illness. Born in Gladwin, Feb. 22 , 1916, she had spent her lifetime here. She was a
member of the Gladwin RLDS Church. The former Wanda Jacobs, she was married to
James Muma on July 8, 1935, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son,
James Jr. of St. Clair Shores; a sister,Villa Hughes of Utica; and one
grandchild. Services were held Sunday a t 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. High Priest Don Pendleton and Elder Stanley Muma
officiated and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-25/1991 Column – 4 Page – 2. GLADYS
IRENE (BARNES) MYERS (8 FEB 1912 - 7 JUNE 1957) HOLD
SERVICES FOR MRS. ORVEL MYERS Mrs. Gladys Irene Myers, 45, died suddenly
on Friday, June 7, at her home in Sherman township. She was born in Saginaw on
February 8, 1912. The former Miss Gladys Irene Barnes was married to Orvel C.
Myers in October, 1929, in Beaverton. Her husband survives her; alson one son, Orvel
K. of Flint; two brothers, Lawrence Leighton of Colorado, and Robert McGreathy
of Flint; four sisters, Mrs. Belva Klienstiver of Alburquerque, N. M., Mrs.
Mary Uptegraff, Mrs. Genieve Smith, and Mrs. Wanda Price, all of Flint. Funeral services were held on Monday, at 2
p.m. at the R. L. D. S. Church, Butman with the Elder Byron Doty officiating.
Burial was in the Butman cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Schuler, Lester
Schuler, Oliver Entrekin, Carl Bailey, Del Raymond and Walter Raymond. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-12/1957 Column - 6 Page - 1 LEO
R. MYERS (5 OCT 1911 - 17 MAY 1989) Leo
R. Myers, 77, of Flint, died Wednesday, May 17, 1989, in Flint Osteopathic
Hospital. Born in Pinconning, Oct. 5, 1911, he was an area resident since 1953.
Mr. Myers was employed by Buick Motor Division for 30 years and retired in
1971. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Myers and the former Pearl Myers were
married Feb. 11, 1929, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons,
Don, Robert, Gene and Marvin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Joyce) Eagleson, Mrs.
Harvey (Maxine) Wice and Mrs. Duane (Chris) Habedank; 2 brothers, George and
Orvel; 24 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Reigle Funeral Home, Flint. Dr. Theodore Doane officiated and burial was in the
Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-24/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 N'S MANFORD
S. NEWMAN, JR (24 APRIL 1918 - 4 MAY 2005) Manford
S. Newman, Jr., 87, of Gladwin, died May 4, 2005 at Tender Care Nursing Home in
Mount Pleasant after a long illness. He was born April 24, 1918, in Genesee
County to Manford S., Sr. and Eunice (Crowell) Newman. He married the former
Helen McDonald in Flint on April 29, 1939. He was a job setter at A.C.
Sparkplug in Flint, retiring in 1973. He had lived in Gladwin County since
1973, having previously resided in Flint. He attended Corner Stone Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen Newman of
Gladwin, two daughters, Judith (Roy) Koskinen of Tennessee, and Joan (Roy)
Brody of Cement City; five grandchildren, Scott (April) Koskinen of Detroit,
Kyle (Kathy) Koskinen of Saline, Erik (Mandy) Koskinen of Denver, Dayne (Becky)
Boyk of Jackson, and Brooke (Derek) Reese of Hudsonville; nine Great
grandchildren; two sisters, Marion Forcier of Alanson, and Dymple (Dean) Wyatt
of Clio; one uncle, Gaylord Crowel; two aunts, Geraldine Crowell and Margaret
Crowell; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Newman, Jean Newman, and Joyce Newman; five
brothers-in-law, Wallace, Wayne, Douglas, Delbert and Allan; and numerous
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by three
brothers, Richard, Howard and Maynard. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, May 11 at Hall Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar Avenue, in Gladwin.
Pastor Jim Van Nord and Paster Tony Alexander will officiate. Burial will take
place in Butman Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-11/2005
Column - 3 Page - 2 O'S QUENTON
OSTERMAN (17 DEC 1909 - 11 JULY 2002) Quenton Osterman, age 92, of Gladwin passed away July 11, 2002 at
the Gladwin Living Center. “Pete” was born December 17, 1909 in Olean, New York
to George and Millie McKay Osterman. He married Viola Howe on February 1, 1936
in Salamanca, New York. They came to Michigan in 1953, and to Gladwin in 1974.
Viola passed away on October 30, 1987. He was one of the first members of the
Nester Township Fire Department. Surviving are two daughters, Norma Osterman of
Warren, Michigan, and Rosalie (Clark) Lucas of Bristol, Tennessee; and two
grandchildren. Several brothers and sisters predecease him. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Sisson
Funeral Home. Pastor Clark Schenk officiated. Burial was in Butman Township
Cemetery.age 92, of Gladwin passed away July 11, 2002 at the Gladwin Living
Center. “Pete” was born December 17, 1909 in Olean, New York to George and
Millie McKay Osterman. He married Viola Howe on February 1, 1936 in Salamanca,
New York. They came to Michigan in 1953, and to Gladwin in 1974. Viola passed
away on October 30, 1987. He was one of the first members of the Nester
Township Fire Department. Surviving are two daughters, Norma Osterman of Warren, Michigan,
and Rosalie (Clark) Lucas of Bristol, Tennessee; and two grandchildren. Several
brothers and sisters predecease him. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
July 13, at the Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor Clark Schenk officiated. Burial was
in Butman Township Cemetery. HEROLD
R. OSTRANDER (23 NOV 1919 - 16 NOV 1956) DIES
SUDDENLY AT BUTMAN HOME Herold Ostrander, 37, died suddenly at his
home in Butman Township on Friday of a heart attack. He was born November 23,
1919 in Flint and had been a resident of Gladwin County since infancy. He was
married to the former Emma Dickerson, Sept. 11, 1943 in Gladwin. Surviving Mr. Ostrander are his wife, Emma;
two sons, Aaron and Larry; and two daughters, Diane and Joan; his mother, Mrs.
Lillie Ostrander of Gladwin; also two brothers, Clayton of Flint and Warren of
Laingsburg; five sisterse, Mrs. Minnie Lennon of Mason, Mrs. Beulah Leash of
Pontiac, Mrs. Iva Shannon of Ferndale, Mrs. Esther Voyanoff of Pontiac and Mrs.
Mildred Servis of Birch Run. One son Lonnie preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30
p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Alva Calkins the officiating
clergyman. Burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-21/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1 P'S MAMIE
A. (HAGER) KLEMACH - PAHL (2 JULY 1902 - 27 SEP 1971) Mrs. Minnie A. Pahl, 69, of Gladwin, died Monday, Sept. 27, at the
Gladwin Area Hospital, following a short illness. A housewife, she was born in
Gladwin, July 2, 1902, and lived here all her lifetime. Mrs. Pahl was the
former Mamie Hager. Her husband, Edward Pahl, died in 1946. Surviving are two sons,
Max Klemach of Saginaw, and Daniel Pahl of Gladwin; and one daughter, Mrs.
Connie Bringle of Los Angles, Calif.; three brothers, Vern Hager of Florida,
John (Hank) Hager of Gladwin, and Hugh Hager of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie
Yeager of Gladwin, and Mrs. Alice Wright of Saginaw; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held
Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Helena
Egts officiating. Burial will be in the Butman Cemetery.Gladwin County Record
dated 09-29/1971 Column - 2 Page - 2 SYLVIA
M. PERO (13 AUG 1955 - 4 DEC 2001) Sylvia M. Pero, 46, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at
St. Mary’s in Saginaw from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born Aug.
13, 1955 in Arizona, she was the daughter of Walter and Abbie (Persinger) Dunn.
She lived most of her life in Gladwin County. Sylvia married Thomas Pero, Sept.
17, 1973 in Beaverton. She was a cashier at MidMichigan Regional Medical
Center-Gladwin. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Richard and
wife Tracy of Beaverton, John of Auburn, and Thomas Jr. of Florissant, Mo.; two
daughters, Delphine and husband Joseph Sharp of Gladwin and Hattie and husband
Steve King of Flint; one granddaughter, Alexandra Pero; three grandsons, Steven
and David Fleming and Brett Droptiny; her mother, Abbie Dunn of Gladwin; six
sisters, Janice, Armilda, Tommy, and Wilma Dunn, all of Arizona, and Nancy and
Diane Dunn, both of Ludington; and three brothers, Charles Dunn of Ionia, and
Jimmy and Frederick Dunn, both of Ludington. She was preceded in death by her
father; one grandson, Anthony Richard Pero; and one sister, Ora Jane Hooper. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin,
with Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery in Gladwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the
family. FLOYD
A. PERRIA (14 OCT 1964 - 25 JUNE 1989) GORDON
E. PURDY (25 JULY 1915 - 26 JUNE 1989) GORDON PURDY Gordon E. Purdy, 73, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of
Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, June 25, in the Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mt.
Pleasant. Born in Birmingham, July 25, 1915, he was a teacher for 3 years, a
Farm Home Administration director for 30 years and a real estate agent, 10
years. Mr. Purdy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mt.
Pleasant, the Methodist Men's Club, a member of the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club
and a life member of the DAV in Gladwin. Mr. Purdy and the former Lois Hooker
were married June 16, 1940, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Darl of
Fremont, Keith of Mt. Pleasant and Greg of Virginia Beach, Va.; 2 daughters, Karon
McDonald of Rockford and Diane Leffingwell of Mt. Pleasant; his mother,
Celestine Purdy of Alma; 3 brothers, George of Saginaw, Thomas of Hazel Park and
Clare of Oxford; one sister, Vera Studer, of Alma; 9 grandchildren and 2
step-grandchildren. Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the
Stinson-Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, with Dr. Albert Frevert officiating. A graveside service
will be held at 3 p.m. at the Butman Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
6-28/1989 Column – 3 Page – 2. R'S DUANE
ELWOOD RABY (28 SEP 1924 - 12 NOV 1976) WB Man Killed When Van Misses Curve - Failure to negotiate a
curve was cited as the cause of an accident in which Duane Elwood Raby, 52, of
West Branch was killed Friday night. Raby was northbound on
M-76 about pm and apparently made no attempt to make the curve near the I-75
Business Loop, Ogemaw Sheriff Deputies said.
Once leaving the pavement, Raby's vehicle traveled 162 feet and struck a
large pine tree about 12 feet above ground level. The 1972 Dodge window van Raby was driving
then came to rest on its side against the tree.
Raby, the only occupant in the van, was thrown through the window. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:25pm
by deputy medical examiner Wynne Steuernol.
According to the sheriff department report, Kim LeDuc, 24, and Kirk
LeDuc, 18, both of West Branch, witnessed the accident and contacted the West
Branch State Police Post, who contacted the sheriff department. Sheriff's deputies were
also advised of the accident by reports on CB radio. Raby is the sixth traffic fatality in Ogemaw
County this year. ......(more to article
- but doesn't pertain to D. Raby) Funeral services were
held Tuesday at the Steuernol Funeral Chapel in West Branch for Duane Elwood
Raby, 52, of West Branch, who was killed in a traffic accident Friday night on
M-76. Burial was in the Butman Cemetery
in Gladwin following services with the Rev. Howard Higgins officiating. Mr. Raby was born in West Branch and lived
here most of his life. He was employed
in a body shop and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his
wife, Dorothy; three sons, Fred of Lincoln Park, Duane and Darrell of West
Branch; one daughter Tanya R. Covel of Gladwin; one stepson, Charles Jones of
Lincoln Park, his mother, Mrs. Nellie Raby of Alger; two sisters and one
brother. NELLIE LILLIAN
(HATCH) RABY (31 AUG 1890 – 21 DEC 1957) Bay City Times - Newpaper (August 26, 1980) Nellie L. Raby, Alger - Services for Mrs. Raby, 88, will be
Thursday at 1pm in the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Butman
Cemetery there. She died Sunday in Standish
Community Hospital. She was born March
31, 1892, in Saginaw. Survivors include
one son and two daughters. Nellie L.
Raby, 88, of Alger, died Sunday, August 24, in the Standish Community Hospital
following a long illness. Born in Saginaw
on March 31, 1892, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. Surviving are one son, Otto of Pontiac; 2
daughters, Mrs. Jesse (Doris) Rowe and Mrs. Arthur (Ola) Hilts of Alger; 20
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1pm from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, Chapel.
The Rev. Robert Brown will officiate and burial will be in the Butman
Cemetery. CARL
J. RAYMOND (30 APRIL 1881 - 2 OCT 1971) Carl
J. Raymond, 90, of Butman Township, died Saturday, October 2, at the Gladwin
Nursing Home. He had been in failing health for the past two years. Born in
VanWert, Ohio, April 30, 1881, he came to Gladwin County in 1907 when he was 27
years old. He and the former Vada Masten were married in Gladwin Nov. 13, 1907,
and would have been married 64 years in November. Mr. Raymond worked for Buick
Motors in Flint for 30 years, retiring in the middle 1940's. Following his
retirement, he farmed in Butman Township. He was a member of the Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are his wife, Vada; two sons,
Delvin and Walter of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Elva) Wright of
Beaverton; a brother, Robert of Owosso; and a sister, Mrs. Susie Brodien of
Santa Cruz, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and five great
great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m., at
Mathews Chapel, with the Rev. Harold McAlllister and Rev. Willard Pendleton
officiating. Burial was in Butman Township. Gladwin County Record dated
10-06/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 CARRIE
MELOTA RAYMOND (? - 31 OCT 1915) Mrs.
Carrie Melota Raymond, wife of Daph Raymond, died at their home in Butman
township, Oct. 31, aged 25 years. Services were held at the Free Methodist
church conducted by the Rev. P. E. Penner at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Interment in
Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1915 Column - 4 Page - 5 ADDELIA
F. (CORLEW) REID (4 AUG 1915 - 9 OCT 1983) Addelia
F. Reid, 68, 5284 Spring Creek Dr., Skidway Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 9, in the
Tolfree Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Born in Nester Township on
August 4, 1915, she moved to Flat Rock in 1934 and then to Arenac County in
1967 where she operated Reid's Kozy Korner Restaurant. After retiring in 1976
she moved to Skidway Lake. The former Addelai Corlew, she was married
to Ollie Reid on April 14, 1949, in Napoleon, Ohio. He preceded her in death
October 15, 1982. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral
Home. The Rev. William Paisley officiated and burial was in the Butman Township
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-12/1983 Column - 5 Page - 2 JAMES
LLOYD RICHMOND (13 DEC 1931 - 4 DEC 2000) James L. Richmond, 68, of Milford, died Monday, Dec.
4, 2000. He was a devoted and respected husband, father, brother, grandfather,
and friend. He worked in the Huron Valley School District as a social worker
for over 23 years. He was an avid sailor and roller skater. He was the
husband of Joyce; father of Catherine Richmond Grammer, Thomas (Laurie)
Richmond, Ellen (Dale Zimmerman) Richmond Crittenden, Nathan (Elin Stanna)
Richmond, and Jeremy (Tina) Richmond; former husband of Janet Gallery Richmond;
grandfather of Jacob Crittenden, Shanna and Thomas Richmond, and Corey Grammer;
brother of Rhoda (Leo) Richmond Cripps, Priscilla (Edwin) Richmond Stevens, and
Sharon (James) Richmond VanConant; and also many nieces, nephews, cousin and
dear friends. Services were
held at 5 p.m. Friday at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) in Milford
with Rev. Nurya Parish and Rev. Steve Goodrum officiating. Burial was at 1
p.m., Saturday in Butman Township Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/2000
Column - 3 Page - 2 DONALD
S. RIGG (14 MAY 1925 - 3 JUNE 2000) Donald S. Rigg, 75, of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 3,
2000 at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital in Saginaw after a short illness. Born
may 14, 1925 in Saginaw County, he lived in Gladwin County since 1956 and
previously lived in Merrill. Donald married Bernice (Stryker) Jan. 30, 1953 in
Hemlock. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was a veteran off World War II,
serving in the U.S. Army. He was a farmer, retiring in 1989. Surviving are
one brother, Gary and wife Wendy of Beaverton; three sisters, Donna and husband
Robert Nohel of St. Charles, Wilma and husband Frederick Eurich and Marjorie
and husband Ervin Neuenfeldt, all of Merrill. He was preceded in death by his
parents, and two sisters, Marion Shively and Alice Bucholz. Services were
held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Henry List
officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery, Gladwin. Military honors by VFW
Post 7303. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saginaw VA Voluntary
Services. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-07/2000 Column - 4 Page – 2. CAROLINE ELIZABETH
“CARRIE” (WALTERS) RILEY (2 JUNE 1885 - 4 FEB 1961) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. RILEY Mrs.
Carrie C. Riley, 75, of Nester Township, died Saturday at the Moody Nursing
Home in Harrison following a long illness. The former Carrie C. Walters was
born in Paulding, Ohio, on June 2, 1885, and was married to Thomas Riley in
Gladwin in 1902. He preceded her in death in 1935. Mrs. Riley had been a
resident of Roscommon for 65 years. Surviving
are a son, John J. of Flint; a brother, Dan Walters, of Nester Township; a
sister, Mrs. Mayme Hawley, of Gladwin; three grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Elder
Charles Twining officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-8/1961 Column - 4 Page - 1. JOHN J. RILEY SR. (?
– 16 MAY 1977) John
J. Riley Sr., of Flint and formerly of Gladwin, died Monday, May 16, in Flint.
Mr. Riley retired from Buick Motors in 1966 after 39 years. Surviving
are his wife, Mae; one daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Craine of Hallendale, Calif.;
2 sons, John Jr. and Thomas of Flint; 13 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren. Mr.
Riley is a Zelley Funeral Home in Flint. A committal service will be held
Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Butman Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-18/1977 Column – 7 Page – 2. THOMAS B. RILEY (39
JAN 1872 – 18 SEP 1935) Funeral
services were held at the Latter Day Saint church on M-18, for Thomas Riley,
conducted by Rev. Thomas Riley, conducted by Rev. Matthew Umphrey. Burial
services were at Butman cemetery. Riley was born January 29, 1872, in Sage
township, Gladwin county, and died September 17, 1935, of a stroke at the State
hospital at Traverse City.He married Carrie Walters September 30, 1901. Six
children were born to them, five of whom preceded him in death. He had been a
resident of Gladwin county all his life excepting nine years which he lived in
Roscommon county. Surviving
him are his wife, a son, John Riley, and family of Flint; two sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Hunt of West Branch and Mrs. Laura Walker of Detroit; and a niece, Agnes
Banick, of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 9-25/1935 Column – 5 Page – 5. EDWARD
J. RUSSELL (17 FEB 1934 - 12 DEC 2003) Edward J. Russell, age 69, of Suttons Bay formerly of Gladwin
passed away Friday, Dec. 12 at his home following a brief illness. He was born
February 17, 1934 in Dearborn to Edward and Gertrude Forrest Russell Sr. He
spent his school years in Sandusky, Ohio. He graduated from Miami University of
Ohio with a Bachelor of Science Degree in physics and mathematics. He was a
competitive swimmer while in Sandusky and Miami. He married Jacqueline Hahn on
June 28, 1959 in Ortonville, MN. He came to Gladwin in 1965 and worked for
Brown Machine as head of engineering. In 1969 he started Devtron, Russell Inc.
and his business operated out of the Schaffer House for 16 years. He also
started a business called KamRu in Lorraine, Ohio and Van Dam Machine in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He was a member of the Gladwin School Board, worked
with the school vocational trades, and was a member of the Gladwin Theater. He
was a member of what is now the Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church, formally
Round Lake Baptist Church and presently, was a member of Faith Reformed Church
in Traverse City. His passion was sailing and playing the violin with the
Cadillac Symphony Orchestra. Ed served his country in the U.S. Navy. Surviving him are his wife; son, Josh (Deanna) Russell of Mt.
Pleasant; two daughters, Micheline (Frank) Padella of Suttons Bay and Nicole
(Jeffery) Patt of Gladwin; and three granddaughters, Ashley and Heather Padella
and Grace Patt. he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Jones and
Kathleen Moultrie. Services were held December 16, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home in
Gladwin. Rev. Wilson Decker of Bridgeman and Rev. Phil Noordmans of Traverse
City officiated with burial in the Butman Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, Mi 49684-2386. S'S CHESTER
O. SCHULER (17 JUNE 1944 - 9 MARCH 2001) Chester O. Schuler, 56, of Madison Heights, died Friday, March 9,
2001 at St. John-Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, after a long illness. He
was born June 17, 1944 in Roscommon. Chester married Helen (Cavender), March
30, 1974 in Warren. He lived in Oakland County for 16 years and previously
lived in Gladwin. He was a laborer for G.T.E. Valenite in Madison Heights,
retiring after 32 years. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Karen and Becky
Schuler, both of Madison Heights; two brothers, LeRoy of Gladwin and Terry of
Flint; four sisters, Betty Smith and Sherley McCummings, both of Gladwin, Tish
Pollington of McBain, and June Cavender of Madison Heights; and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, Chet and
Terry in 1975. Services were held at noon Monday at the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin with Rev. Harvey Cavender officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery,
Gladwin. CHARLES
H. SCHULTZ (6 AUG 1924 - 31 MAY 2001) Charles H. Shultz, 76, of Punta Gorda, Fla. and formerly of
Gladwin, died Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center,
following a brief illness. Born Aug. 6, 1924 in Newstraitsville, Ohio, he was
the son of the late William and Geneva (Dirth) Shultz. Charles married the former
Joanne Thomas, July 14, 1951 in Hockaday. He retired from General Motors and they moved to Florida in 1996.
He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Punta Gorda Elks, the United
Methodist Church, and the Clio VFW Post #1452. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Rick and wife Roxie
of Tucson, Ariz., and Stephen and wife Valerie of Cadillac; two daughters,
Lorraine and husgand Jean Landes of Cadillac, and Rena and husband Jeff Gilbert
of Flint; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill of
Hillsdale; and three sisters, Pauline Lehman of Gladwin, Vernus Long of Mt.
Pleasant, and Martha Emerick of Midland. He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Shultz in 1964, and a
brother, Gene. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home
in Gladwin with Rev. James Lowman officiating. Burial was in Butman Township
Cemetery. Graveside services were under the auspices of VFW Post 11256. Memorials may be made to World Vision. SUSAN
(JOHNSON) SEIPKE (22 JUNE 1893 - 30 JUNE 1971) Mrs.
Susan Seipke, 78, of Butman Township, died today, Wednesday, June 30, in Bay
City, following a long illness. Born in Oklahoma June 22, 1893, she was the
former Susan Johnson and had lived in Gladwin County most of her life. She was
married to Henry Seipke Sept. 22, 1916, in Roscommon County and they farmed in
Butman Township for many years until their retirement. Mr. Seipke was a member
of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Surviving are five sons, Warren, Clarence and Thomas of Gladwin,
Leonard of Essexville, and Clifford of Rochester; two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn
Medel of Fraisier, and Mrs. Laura Belle Rozell of Mt. Clemens; three brothers,
Jacob, Henry and Davi Johnson of Oklahoma; six sisters, Mrs. Lidia Davis of
Gladwin, Mrs. Eva Crosby of Texas; Mrs. Kathern Biemer, Mrs. Lena Gunther, Mrs.
Carolyn Penner, all of California, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bagolski of Oklahoma; 19
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. John Cermak officiating.
Burial will be in the Butman Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Seipke
may be made to the Gladwin Area Hospital Building Fund. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-30/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 WILLIAM
H. SHORTS (1895 - 1946) MELVIN
EUGENE SHORTS (1930 - 18 JAN 1997) ARTHUR
T. SIMRAU (13 JAN 1910 - 10 DEC 1980) Arthur
T. Simrau, 70, of 1829 Wagarville Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the
Clare Nursing Home following an illness of two years. Born in Sage Township on
January 13, 1910, he spent most of his lifetime here. Mr. Simrau was employed
by General Motors in Flint during the 1940's and 50's. After moving back to
Gladwin County he farmed. Surviving are 2 brothers, Elmer of Gladwin
and Herbert of Florida; 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Van Gordon of Brown City and Mrs.
Edith Seitz of Gladwin. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Frederick Casmer officiated and burial
was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-17/1980
Column - 7 Page - 2 RALPH
A. SIMRAU (6 APRIL 1943 - 15 SEP 2001) Ralph A. Simrau, 58, of Gladwin, died suddenly
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001. Born April 6, 1943 in Gladwin, he was the son of
Henry and Mae (Thompson) Simrau. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.
Ralph was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army. He
was a factory worker for General Motors Buick Division in Flint, retiring in
1994 after 30 years. He was a member of the Trappers Association of Michigan
and the National Rifle Association. Surviving are
two brothers, Richard, and Louis and wife Ilene, all of Gladwin; seven sisters,
Florence and husband Merle Hunt of Flint, Donna Dionne of Port Arthur, Texas,
Carlene Simrau of Houghton Lake, Norma Ward of Pinconning, Onalee and husband
Andy Betts of Burton, Edith and husband Ronald Bennett of Bentley, and Carol
and husband Don Schott of Bay City; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Howard and Roger; and one
sister, Margaret Hermes. Services will
be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev.
Donald Haskell officiating. Burial will be in Butman Cemetery in Gladwin with a
VFW graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wagarville
United Methodist Church. Gladwin
County Record dated 09-19/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2 ROGER
ALLEN SIMRAU (2 NOV 1940 - 17 NOV 1965) ROGER
SIMRAU KILLED IN VIETNAM ACTION Gladwin County's first casualty in Vietnam
was reported last week end. Word was received Saturday, Nov. 20, that Sp/4
Roger A. Simrau, 24, was killed in Vietnam on Nov. 17. The information
indicated that he was in hostile action on a search and destroy operation when
killed. Roger is the son of Mrs. Mae Simrau, of
Gladwin, and the late Henry Simrau. In addition to his mother, he is survived
by three brothers and eight sisters. He graduated from the Gladwin High School
in 1960. Roger would have been in service two years on December 12. The body
will be brought home for burial but funeral arrangements are incomplete until
its arrival. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1 RITES
SET FOR VIET CASUALTY Military services will be held Monday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Sp/4 Roger A. Simrau, 25, of Gladwin, who
was killed Nov. 17 in action in Viet Nam. Roger was Gladwin County's first
casualty in the Viet war. He was fatally wounded while on a search and destroy
mission. He was born in Gladwin on Nov. 2, 1940, to Henry and Mae Simrau, and
graduated from Gladwin High School in 1960. Roger entered the Army on Dec. 10,
1963. Full military honors will be accorded
Specialist Simrau with an honor guard and pallbearers from Wurtsmith Air Force
Base in Oscoda. Surviving are his mother, eight sisters, Carleen Simrau,
Houghton Lake, Mrs. Donna Dionne, Port Arthur, Texas, Mrs. Florence Hunt,
Flint, Mrs. Margaret Hermes, Ionia, Mrs. Norma Jean Ward, Pinconning, Onalee
Simrau, Gladwin, Mrs. Edith Bennett and Carol Simrau of Pinconning; four
brothers, Richard of Saginaw, Howard of Clare, Ralph in the U.S. Army, Fort
Dix, N. J., and Louis, of Gladwin. His father preceded him in death on June 15,
1965. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and burial will be in Butman Cemetery.
The young soldier's body will arrive in Gladwin Friday. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-01/1965 Column - 7 Page - 1 KAREN
(GOOD) SMITH (1 FEB 1961 - 4 DEC 1989) Karen
M. Smith, 28, of 806 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Monday, Dec. 4 , 1989, in the
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. The former
Karen Good, she was born in West Branch, Feb. 1, 1961, and had spent her
lifetime in Gladwin County. She was employed at Handy and Harmon Automotive,
Gladwin Division. Surviving are 2 sons, Rodney and Brian of Gladwin; 4
brothers, Harry of Grayling, Arthur and Raymond of Gladwin and Richard of
Roscommon; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Flossie Augustine and Mrs. Carol Yarger of
Gladwin. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Burton Kincaid will officiate and burial will be in the
Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-06/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 CHESTER
RICHARD SNOVER (1919 - 16 DEC 1956) DELMAR
A. STICKNEY (10 AUG 1911 - 15 JUNE 1989) Delmer A. Stickney, 77, of Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, June
15, 1989, at his home. Born in Gladwin, Aug. 10, 1911, he grew up here and
moved away. He moved back to the area in 1979. Mr. Stickney was a heavy
equipment operator in construction and a veteran of World War II. He was a
member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 324. Mr. Stickney and the former
Lauretta Weber were married, July 25, 1959, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is
survived by one daughter, Joyce St. Clair of Las Vegas; 2 step-sons, William
Williamson of St. Louis, MO. and Michael Beaumarchiais of Highland; 2 brothers,
Alex of Villa Park, Ill. and Leon of Indiana; 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a daughter, Betty Gurk. Services were
held Sun. ....burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-21/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 Note:
His parents were Charles William Stickney and Jesse Myrtle Muma. He was raised
by his grandparents, Alexander Andrew Muma and Jennie "Jane" Brown. JESSE MYRTLE (MUMA) STICKNEY (8 APRIL 1889 - 1956) SAMUEL
G. STRAWSER, SR (ABT. 30 APRIL 1840 - 13 APRIL 1914) Samuel
Strawser died Monday at his home in Butman, aged 73 years, 11 months and 13
days. He was an old soldier and had resided in Butman 14 years. He was the
father of six children, three sons, surviving him Lewis Strawser of Ohio, B.F.
and David Strawser of Butman. Services were held at Butman school-house
conducted by Rev. L. V. Soldan. Interment in Butman cemetery. Source: Gladwin
County Record dated 04-16/1914 Column - 2 Page - 4 T'S JUDSON C. TAYLOR (29 SEPT 1920 - 12 MARCH 2006) Judson C. Taylor, 85, of Gladwin passed away Sunday, March 12 at
the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Sept. 29, 1920 in
Vassar to Elton and Elois (Duryee) Taylor, Judson married the former Margaret
"Carol" Lewis July 4, 1946 in Flint; she passed away MARGARET CAROL
(LEWIS) TAYLOR (17 Apr 1927 - 1 Nov 2002) Margaret
C. Taylor, age 75, of Gladiwn passed away Nov. 1, 2002 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home. Margaret was born April 17, 1927 in Mount Morentcey County to
William and Lucy Blake Lewis. She married Judson Taylor on July 4, 1946 in
Flint. Surviving
are her husband, Judson; one son, Jerry (Connie) Taylor of Gladwin; three
daughters, Jude (Gene) Raymond of Gladwin, Jane Taylor (Bill Mew) of N. J., and
Joy (Daniel) Grogg of Cal.; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; a
half brother, William (Wanda) Lewis of Flint. Two brothers, Glen Lewis and Acel
Edick; three cousins, Leva Addickson, Ancel Edick and Basil Edick, predecease
her. Services
will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Sisson Funeral Home. Rev.
Charles Marble will officiate. Burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-6/2002 Page A-2. Paul
J. Thibodeau, 62, of 5277 N. Butman Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 22, in
Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch. Born in Keego Harbor on December 23, 1920,
he spent most of his life in Pontiac and moved to Gladwin County four years
ago. He worked for General Motors Truck and Coach Division until retiring in
1978. Mr. Thibodeau served in the Army during World War II. He was married to
the former Iva Moore in September 1978. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Diane Lucas of Fenton; 2 step-daughters, Donna Bancroft of Ferndale
and Beverly Keeley of Imlay City; 4 step-sons, Arthur Mullin of Gladwin, Randy
of Harrison, Lester and Andred of Ferndale; 2 brothers and 4 sisters; and 17
grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. Bruce Mayo officiated and burial was in the Butman
Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-30/1983 Column - 4 Page – 2 (Midland
Daily News, March 24, 1983) Paul J.
Thibodeau, 62, 5277 North Butman, Gladwin, died Tuesday in Tolfree Memorial
Hospital, West Branch, following a long illness. He was
born in Keego Harbor Dec. 23, 1920. He attended Walled Lake schools. He lived
most of his life in Pontiac and worked for the General Motors Corp. retiring in
1978. He married Iva Moore in September 1975. He moved to Gladwin County in
1978. He leaves
his wife; daughter, Diane Lucas of Fenton; stepsons, Arthur Mullin of Gladwin,
Randy Mullin of Harrison, Lester Mullin of Ferndale, Andrew Mullin;
stepdaughters, Donna Bancroff of Ferndale and Beverly Keeley of Imlay City; and
17 grandchildren. Services
will be at 11 am. Friday in the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Bruce A.
Mayo officiating. Burial will be in
Butman Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home anytime until time of service. GILBERT
E. THOMAS (29 JAN 1907 - 18 FEB 1979) Gilbert
E. Thomas, 72, of 4326 Hockaday Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 18, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Kokomo, Ind., on January 29, 1907, he came to
Gladwin County in 1964. As a child he moved to Essex, Ontario, Can. and
attended schools there. He then moved to Detroit where he taught at a flying
school in 1928. Mr. Thomas moved to Winnipeg, Can., where he served as a
Lieutenant in the Canadian Air Force from 1939 to 1941. He served in the U.S.
Air Force from 1941 to 1946 and held the rank of major. Gene Autry flew under
his command and was his co-pilot. After leaving the service he lived in Maybee
until moving to Gladwin. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Gladwin County Farm
Bureau. Surviving are one brother, Kenneth of
Gladwin; and one sister, Mrs. Harriette Day of Beaverton. One brother, Rowland,
preceded him in death in 1949. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena Egts officiated and burial was in the
Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1979 Column - 5 Page - 2 MARY
C. (BUSHONG) THORINGTON (23 OCT 1918 - 2 NOV 2003) Mary C. Thorington,
85, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 2,
2003. She was born Oct. 23, 1918 in Putnam County, Ohio to Robert and Clara
(Fritz) Bushong. Mary married Max A. Thorington on Oct. 27, 1940 in Gladwin. He
passed away in 1981. She lived in Gladwin most of her life and the past two and
a half years at Tendercare Nursing Home in Midland. Mary was a member of the
Crump Church of God and the Log Cabin Church of God, Gladwin. She loved flowers
and was an avid flower gardener. Mary was active at the nursing home with
activities and helping and caring for other patients there. Surviving are one son,
Allen “Ted” (Joyce) Thorington of Linwood; one daughter, Sharon (Denny) Russell
of Midland; a daughter-in-law, Jan Thorington of Midland; 23 grandchildren; 38
great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, James (Pat)
Bushong of Gladwin; one sister-in-law, Nellie Bushong of Gladwin; and several
nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by three
children, John, Kay and Max Jr.; two brothers, Grover and John; three
grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at
11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003) at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin.
Pastor Jim Hoggard will officiate and burial will be in Butman Township
Cemetery. Visitation was held on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the
Tendercare Nursing Home Activities Fund or Heartland Hospice. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-05/2003 Column - 4 Page - 2 MAX
A. THORINGTON, SR (17 AUG 1920 - 3 AUG 1981) Max
A. Thorington, 60, of 840 Sugar River Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Gladwin on August 17, 1920, he moved away and
then back to Gladwin County in 1972 from Bay County. Mr. Thorington was a
self-employed barber. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the DAV
Gateway Chapter 137 in Clare. He and the former Mary Bushong were married on
October 27, 1940, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Max Jr. of Northville, Allen (Ted) of Crump and John of Gladwin; 2 daughters,
Kay of Gladwin and Mrs. Dennis (Sharon) Russell of Midland; 2 brothers, Roy of
Holly, Mrs. Eliza Wager, Mrs. Cora Hutson, Mrs. Helen Wheeler and Mrs. Faye
Edick of Gladwin, Mrs. Mable Gute of Chesaning and Mrs. Ruth Scott of Marbury,
Ala.; and 15 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Melvin Stauffer will
officiate and burial will be in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 08-05/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2 MAX A. THORINGTON, JR (26 AUG 1941 - 8 AUG 1999) Max A. Thorington Jr. 57, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Sunday,
Aug. 8, 1999, after a short illness, in Fort Wayne V.A. Medical Center, Fort
Wayne, Ind. He was formerly of Midland County, spending the last three years in
Indiana. Max was born Aug. 26, 1941, in Gladwin. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy. He was a taxi driver for Triple A, Fort Wayne, Ind. Midland Daily News dated 8-10-1999 Page - B12. LOYD
ROBERT TRUCKLE (26 MAY 1927 - 20 MAY 2005) Loyd
Robert Truckle of Gladwin, husband, father, grandfather and avid farmer, passed
away suddenly on Friday, May 20, 2005. Loyd was born on May 26, 1927 in Saginaw
to Elmer and Olive A. (Burton) Truckle. He joined the army at the age of 18.
After serving as a certified mechanic in World War II, he returned home to farm
and later married Delphine Wazny of Saginaw in 1949. In the late ‘40s Loyd was
a boat racer for the Central Michigan Boating Association. He was a journeyman
millwright at Saginaw Products for 18 years working on such projects as the
Lunar Rover for NASA. In 1965, he and his family relocated to Gladwin. He
farmed until his retirement in 1979. Loyd enjoyed camping in the Upper
Peninsula and traveling around the United States. He could often be seen
walking around the campground with his crooked cane and his newest hat tilted
gently to the side. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed hooking people into
his stories as much as he did the fish he was discussing. He was a prominent
member of Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church. The
children of the church often referred to him as the “Candyman,” for he always
had a mint to give out to a waiting hand. Loyd partnered with State
Representative Bill Sheltrown to champion a bill that would allow Michigan
veterans to receive an honorary high school diploma. In 2001, after Sheltrown
had pushed the bill through the Senate, Loyd was among the first recipients to
receive his diploma. Loyd was not only a collector of memorable tales, but also
of facts. He always had a clipping of a current event to discuss or an answer
for Alex Trebek on Jeopardy. He is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Delphine; one brother, Jack (Margret) of
Saginaw; five children, Janice (Larry) Wehner of Saginaw, Bernice (Terry)
Eckley of Gladwin, Robert (Kelly) Truckle of Linwood, Gail (Eldon) Will of
Eckerman, and Karen (Charles) Plank of Catawba, North Carolina; and 14
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew. Funeral
services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25. The funeral will be
held at Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 3925 Round Lake Road
north, of Gladwin. Burial will take place in Butman Township Cemetery. The VFW
Post 7303 will take part in the grave side service. Memorials can be sent to
the Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church building fund in lieu of flowers. JOHN
L. TUCKER (4 APRIL 1890 - 1 JAN 1977) John
L. Tucker, 86, of Butman Township, died Saturday, Jan. 1, in the Clare Nursing
Home after a long illness. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on April 4, 1890, he
came to Gladwin County in 1901. Mr. Tucker was a retired farmer and a veteran
of World War I. Surviving are two daughters; one brother, George of Gladwin;
and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Schofield of Midland. A son preceded him in death. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and
burial was in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1977
Column - 5 Page - 2 V'S WAIVE L. (BAILEY) VAN VALKENBURGH (9 SEP 1908 - 3 FEB 2001) Waive L. VanValkenburg, 92, of Bay City and formerly of Clare,
died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 at home. Born Sept. 9, 1908 in Gladwin County, she
was the daughter of the late Zora and Flossie (Dull) Bailey. Waive married
Clarence VanValkenburg, July 22, 1932. He preceded her in death May 5, 1996.
Together, Waive and Clarence owned and operated Van’s Furniture in Clare. Surviving are one son, Robert of Bay City; two sisters, Ireta
Bailey of Bay City and Doris and husband Maynard Fries of Auburn; two brothers,
Ben and wife Kathryn Bailey of Bay City and James Bailey of Gainesville, Fla.;
five grandchildren, Kim (Robert) Hardy, Robert (Heather) VanValkenburg,
Christopher (Christine) Van Valkenburg, Peter Van Valkenburg and Mackenzie
VanValkenburg; and six great-grandchildren, Morgan, Mariah, Tanner, Logan
Reagan and Hannah. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Fries and
Veral Bailey; and one brother, Virgil Bailey. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Gephart
Funeral Home in Bay City with Rev. Ray Wightman officiating. Burial will be at
2:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Butman Township Cemetery in Gladwin.
Officiating at the graveside will be Rev. Donald Haskell. Friends may call at
the funeral home today (Wednesday) from 9 a.m. until time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. W'S GARY ALAN WADE (11 NOV 1955 - 13 AUG 1990) Gary Alan Wade, 34, of Gladwin, passed away Aug. 13, 1990, at the
Gladwin Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his mother and
step-father, Shirley and Jim Manley of Gladwin; four brothers, Phillip of
Gladwin, Gerald of Sterling Heights, Glenn and Ronald also of Midland Daily News dated 8-17-1990 Page - C4. KAY
(WANGEROW) WAINRIGHT (29 JAN 1938 - 20 JULY 2003) Kay Wainright, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Sunday, July
20, 2003 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Jackson on
January 29, 1938 to Donald and Marian (Needham) Wangerow. She married William
Wainright in Jackson on April 27, 1957. He survives her. The couple moved to
Gladwin in 1979 from Bay City. She loved to bowl and golf. She was a member of
the OES White Clover, Chapter 84, and a member of the Wagarville Community
United Methodist Church. Surviving besides her husband Bill are three daughters: Melissa
(Greg) Partaka of Gladwin, Robin Wainright of Midland, and Theresa (Richard)
Siler of Holland; eight grandchildren; her parents, Donald and Marian Wangerow
of Jackson; her mother-in-law, Marion Wainright of Jackson; and two sisters:
Carol (Carl) Richfield of Florida and Lana (Richard) Kubish of Jackson. She was
predeceased by her father-in-law, William Wainright. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24 at the
Wagarville Community United Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Haskell and Rev.
Carol Johns presiding, and with burial in Butman Township Cemetery. Friends may
call at the Sisson Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. with an Eastern
White Star Service to be held at 7 p.m. On Thursday Mrs. Wainright will
lie-in-state at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The family requests memorials to the Wagarville Church, Gladwin
Area Hospice or the OES. Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ARNOLD
WARD WALTERS (17 MAY 1918 - 3 FEB 1972) Arnold
Ward Walters, 53, of Flint, died in the Hurley Hospital Thursday, Feb. 3. A
former Gladwin area resident, he was born in Michigan on May 17, 1918, and was
a World War II veteran. He lived in Flint for 35 years and was a coordinator
for the AC Spark Plug Company. Mr. Walters and the former Lula Belle Bowers
were married in West Branch on November 21, 1936. Surviving besides his wife, Lula Belle; of
Gladwin, are his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walters, of Roscommon County; four
daughters, Mrs. Cleo Heath, of Gladwin, Mrs. Marilyn Yeager, of Coleman, Mrs.
Joann Fassett, of Beaverton and Mrs. Bonnie Lynn Bosman, of Gladwin; one son,
Jerry, of Flint; three brothers, Zarold, of Flint, Wayne and F. T., both of Gladwin;
one sister, Mrs. Betty Klemach, of Saginaw; and 12 grandchidren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Elder Harold McAllister officiating.
Burial was in the Butman Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1972
Column - 4 Page - 2 DANIEL
ALEXANDER WALTERS (12 MAY 1891 – 23 OCT 1982) From the Gladwin County Record ---
October 27, 1982 Daniel A. Walters, 91, of 10997 Dunham
Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 23, in the Tolfree Memorial Hospital,
West Branch. Born in VanWert, Ohio, on May 12, 1891, he moved to Roscommon
County as a small boy 80 years ago. Mr. Walters was employed by the Conservation
Department, was a superintendent of the WPA, and was a truck driver for the
Roscommon County Road Commission and State Highway Dept. until retiring in
1953. He was married to the former Delilah Bradley March 2, 1917, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
sons, Zarold Wayne and F. J. of Gladwin; 21 grandchildren; 52 great
grandchildren; and great great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Richard Hamilton officiated and
burial was in the Butman Cemetery FRANCIS
J. WALTERS, SR (27 OCT 1924 - 9 OCT 1997) LESLIE
"JOHN" WALTERS (29 JULY 1961 - 31 MARCH 2005) Leslie
“John” Walters, Leslie “John” Walters, 43, of Howell, died March 31, 2005 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor following a long illness. He was born in
West Branch on July 29, 1961. He lived his whole life in Genesee County.
Surviving are his mother, Nancy Walters of Fenton; two brothers, Dan (Teresa)
Walters of Flint and David Walters of Muskegon; one sister, Ann Walters (Greg
Ward) of White Hall; and his grandmother, Helen Walters of Midland. He is
predeceased by his father, Leslie, and his grandfather, Zarold Walters. Memorial
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8. Pastor Jim Walters will
officiate. Burial will take place in Butman Township Cemetery in Gladwin.
Visitation will be Friday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service
at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. ZAROLD
D. WALTERS (1 MARCH 1915 - 13 FEB 2002) Zarold D. Walters, 86, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002
at Tolfree Memorial Hospital in West Branch after a short illness. Born March
1, 1915 in Gladwin, he was the son of Daniel and Delilah (Bradley) Walters.
Zarold married Helen (Hollenbaugh), Sept. 22, 1936 in West Branch. He was a
lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He was an assembly line worker for General
Motors Fisher One in Flint, retiring in 1981 after 25 years. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Tim and wife Elaine of
Harrison; one daughter, June Walters of Midland; 18 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Leslie, Richard
and Jim; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin with Rev. Jim Walters officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery in
Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes
to the family. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2 ZAROLD
J. WALTERS (11 MARCH 1938 - 31 MAY 1997) WILLIAM
WESTOVER (27 FEB 1827 - 24 OCT 1909) William
Westover died at his home in Butman township, Oct. 24, aged 82 years, 7 months
and 27 days. Mr. Westover was one of the first residents of Butman. He was born
in Ontario, and at the age of 28 was married. He was father of five children,
three of whom are living. Funeral was held Tuesday. Source: Gladwin County
Record dated 10-28/1909 Column - 1 Page - 1 SAMUEL
G. WHITFIELD, SR (18 FEB 1924 - 17 NOV 1978) DANIEL
A. WHITFIELD (30 JUNE 1945 - 14 JULY 1991) Daniel A. Whitfield Sr., 46, 1485 Ritchie Rd.,
Gladwin, died Sunday July 14, 1991, in St. Joseph Hospital, Tawas, of injuries received in an
automobile accident Saturday night in Whitte -more. Born in Gladwin, June 30, 1945,
he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Whitfield was a self-employed welder. He
was a 1963 graduate of Gladwin High School and served in Vietnam in the Army. Mr. Whitfield and the former Jane Lyons were
married May 14, 1966, in Bentley Township. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Daniel
Jr. of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Lapeer and Mrs. Jessie Brady of Texas.
He was preceded in death by a son John, Aug. 13, 1971 and a brother, Samuel,
Nov. 17, 1988. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Qladwin Chapel.The Rev. Helena Egts officiated and burial was in the Butman
Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-17/1991 Column – 3 Page – 2. EVA
G. (SIMPSON) WILLETT (10 SEP 1913 - 21 SEP 2001) Eva G. Willett, 88, of Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 at
Bortz Nursing Home in West Branch following a lingering illness. Born Sept. 10,
1913 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace (Westover)
Simpson. Eva married Cecil Willett in Farmington, Jan. 29, 1934. He preceded
her in death Jan. 12, 1994. She was a member of the Eastern Star White Clover
Chapter #84. Surviving are one daughter, Joanne and husband Mike Mobey of
Kalamazoo; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Sefferneck of Alpena and
Norma Jean Brugman of Waterford. Burial was in Butman Township Cemetery. A
memorial service will be announced at a later date. Sisson Funeral Home,
Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. SAVANNA
LEE WILLIAMS (20 JULY 1986 - 21 NOV 1986) Savanna
Lee Williams, 4 months old, of 3934 Woodenshoe Dr., Midland, died suddenly
Friday, Nov. 21. She was born July 20, in Clare. Surviving are her parents, Amy
Williams of Midland and Gary Williams of Louisville, Ky.; grandparents, Kitty
Roeder of Beaverton, Fred Bradford and John and Jane Thorington of Midland and
Richard and Barbara Williams of Louisville, Ky; and great grandparents, Lester
and Jenny Roeder of Beaverton and Hoy and Viba Williams of Coleman. Services were held Mondday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel
officiated and burial was in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-26/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 BLANCH H. (THOMPSON) WINKER
(15 JAN 1894 – 19 JULY 1945) Hold
Services for Mrs. Winkler Mrs.
Blanch H. Winkler, 51, died at her home in Sherman township on Thursday, July
19. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Reigle Funeral
Home and burial took place in the Butman cemetery, with Rev. John Scott
officiating. Blanch
Thompson was born in Gladwin county on January 15 1894, and was married to
Charles Winkler
on October 13, 1913. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Henry and Melvin,
both in the U. S. Army overseas; a daughter, Mrs. Marion Hilyard, at home; her
mother, Mrs. Henry Thompson of Gladwin; three brothers, Earl Thompson of Flint,
George Thompson of Temple and Alfred Thompson of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Krotzer and Mrs. Alta Waltz of Flint and Mrs. May Simeron of Gladwin; and two
granddaughters. Two brothers, Ferman and Frederick preceded their sister in
death. Gladwin County Record dated 7-25/1945 Column – 2 Page – 1. CHARLES J. WINKLER
(23 MAY 1891 – 7 FEB 1961) Services Held for Charles Winkler Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p. m. at
the Miner Chapel for Charles J. Winkler, 69, of Sherman Township, who died
Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Eustis., Florida, of a heart attack. The Rev. Leon Franck
officiated . and burial was in Butman Cemetery. Born in Lodgepole, Nebraska, on May 23, 1891, he
came to operate a farm in Sherman Township in 1925. On Oct. 13, 1913 he was
married to the former Blanche Thompson in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in
1945. In April 1947 he was married to the former Elvina Winters in Gladwin. Surviving are his widow, Elvina; two sons, Henry and
Melvin, of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs, Marion Hilyard, of Sterling; and ten
grandchildren, Gladwin County Record dated 2-15/1961 Column - 7 Page - 1. VIRGIL
R. WOOD (5 AUG 1921 - 17 FEB 1978) CATHY
SUE WORDEN (8 AUG 1954 - 8 MAY 2003) Cathy Sue
Worden, age 48, of Gladwin, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003 at her residence
following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 8, 1954 in Mt.
Clemens to Duane and Agnes (Taylor) Worden, Sr. Cathy lived in Gladwin most of
her live. She loved to play and write country music, and wrote her own poetry. She is
survived by her companion, Richard Reid of Gladwin; one son, Donald E. Lane of
Kenross; one daughter, Charlene (Rod) Young of Gladwin; seven grandchildren;
her parents, Duane and Agnes (Lucille) Worden of Pickford; two brothers, Duane
Reva Worden, Jr. of Kasilof, Alaska, and Brian (Rhonda) Worden of Gladwin; and
three sisters, Patricia (Richard) Lindberg of Clarkston, Karen Hauser of
Gladwin, and Michele (Jerry) Crews of Barton, Flor. She was
predeceased by a son, Billy Lane, in 1973. Funeral
services were held on Monday, May 12, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev.
Bryan Johnson presiding, with burial at Butman Township Cemetery. The Sisson
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. MARIE
J. (HEFFERON) WORDEN (14 OCT 1912 - 25 FEB 1980) Marie
J. Worden, 67, of 5559 Two Mile Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 25, in the
Gladwin Area Hospial. Born in Emmet on October 14, 1912, she came to Gladwin
County in 1971 from Lake Orion. The former Marie Hefferon, She was married to
Earl Worden on October 20, 1930, in Pontiac. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, LaVerne of Oklahoma City, Okla., Duane of Gladwin and Roger of Gladstone,
Mo; 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Maxine) Pittman of Clarkston and Mrs. James
(Jeanette) Fraidy of Lake Orion; 3 brothers, Vincent of Port St. Lucie, Carl
and Harold of Pontiac; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, at 1 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Stauffer will officiate and
burial will be in the Butman Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-27/1980 Column - 3 Page - 2 ALVIN B. YEAGER (02 APR 1913 – 02 JUNE 1984) (Midland
Daily News, June 4, 1984)
Alvin B.
Yeager, 71, of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 2, 1984, in University Hospital in
Ann Arbor following a long illness. He was
born in Butman Township, Gladwin County, April 2, 1913. He lived most of his
life in Butman Township. He attended Gladwin schools. He married Iva Grace
Ockerman, June 1, 1935, in Butman Township. He leaves
his wife, Iva; daughter, Mrs. Gene (Margaret) Myers of Gladwin; sons, Walter
(Don) Yeager of Coleman and Gerald F. Yeager of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Thomas of Gladwin and Lorraine
Powley of Nakomis, Fla. Services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev.
Helena Egts officiating. Burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. There will be a Masonic
memorial service Tuesday at 8 p.m. VICTOR
LEROY YOUNGS (? - MARCH 1914) Victor
Leroy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Leroy Youngs, aged three months and
eight days, died at their home in Butman after a short but severe attack of
pneumonia Friday at 1:30 p.m. Services were conducted by Rev. J. N. Wilson at
the Hockaday Free Methodist church Sunday at 11 a.m. and the home. Interment in
the north Butman cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-26/1914 Column - 3
Page - 1
The former Blanche Westover was born in West Branch Aug. 1, 1888. She was
married to Percy Briggs, who survives her, July 14, 1911 in Butman. Survivors besides her husband are a son,
Chester of Pontiac; two brothers, Joseph Westover of Wayne and Charles Westover
of Pontiac;
three sisters, Mrs. George Foote of Gladwin, Mrs. Donald (Neva) Stuck of
Zilwaukee, and Mrs. Ben (Nellie) Reamer of Redford; three grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the
Rev. Charles Allen, of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Butman Township Cemetery.
Passes Away at Son’s Home
Mrs. Deborah C. Briggs, 89, died at the home of her son in Butman township
Wednesday, Dec 21 after an illness of several months. Mrs. Briggs was born Aug. 10, 1866 in
Ontario, Canada. She married Daniel Briggs in April, 1886, in Lexington
Mich. Her husband, one brother and eight sisters preceded her in death. Survivors are one son, Percy of Butman; one
grandson and three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 24, 15 2 p.m. at Miner Funeral
Home with the Rev. Walter Easton officiating. Burial will be in the
Butman cemetery.
1908. The former Grace Monroe was married to Arthur Sprague in 1912 in Harrison
and he died February 20, 1966. She and Percy Briggs were married
September 27, 1967. Mrs. Briggs was a correspondent for The Record for
the past 8 years and for the Clare County Cleaver for 20
years.
Surviving are her husband, Percy; 5 sons, Leroy and Russell Sprague of Harrison,
Kenneth of Fenton, Wayne of Midland, and Linus of Mt. Pleasant; 4 daughters,
Mrs. Arnold (Grace) Blackledge of Clare, Mrs. Kenneth (Birdie) Kelley of
Harrison, Mrs. Arnold (Louise) Crook of
Waldron, and Mrs. Junior (Lola) Ellis of Midland; 1 stepson, Chester A. Briggs
of Atlanta, Mich.; 1 brother and 2 sisters; 44 grandchildren, 60 great
grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday at Mathews Funeral Home at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Carl
Briggs officiating, and burial was in Butman Cemetery.
[Source: Gladwin County Record, 15 October 1975, Col. 4, Page 2]
friends of the family sincerely sympathize with them in their sorrow.
[Source: Gladwin County Record, 13 July 1911, Col. 3, Page 4]
The former Libbie Hilts, she is survived by her husband Lorenzo; her mother,
Isabelle Hilts; 3 sons, Stephen of Gladwin, Kriston, at home and James of
Flint; one daughter, Kelly Lofquist of Grand Rapids; 6 foster children, David
Simons of Flint, Barry Simons of Washington, Floyd Simons of Germany, Tammy and
Freddy Shelly of Texas and Arnold Hilts of Gladwin; one brother, Stephen of Oak
Park; 2 sisters, Lenora Jackson of Texas and Lorena Hayward of Gladwin; a step
sister, Diane Hilts; one step-brother, Ellis Hilts Jr. of Cadillac; and 4
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis Hilts, a
daughter, Terry and 2 half-brothers.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews
Funeral Home. Elder Stanley Muma officiated and burial was in the Butman
Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1985 Column - 3 Page – 2.
Robert M. Kitzman Sr., 69, of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at
the MidMichigan Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Topaz,
to Alexander and Grace Morian Kitzman. Bob married Leatrice (Joy) Rulapaugh on
Sept. 4, 1971, in Midland. He
retired from The Dow Chemical Co., in the mid 80's and has lived in Gladwin
County the past 20 years. Bob was a volunteer fireman for Clement Township, and
a member of the Gladwin Sheriff's Posse and charter member of the Sanford
Eagles and he was very active with the
Gladwin Little League, player, manager and a charter member of the Christ The
King Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joy; his children Connie and Jack Pyle of Mason,
Bonnie and David Battice of Houghton Lake, Bobbie and Jim Patty of Sanford,
Tina and Kevin Robinson of Ocals, Fla., Tom Kitzman of Beaverton and Robert M.
Kitzman Jr of Gladwin; nine grandchildren,
four great grandchildren, two brothers, Kermit Kitzman of Alpena and Orval Kitzman
of West Bloomfield Heights, two sisters Anne and Dell Warner of Livonia and
Betty and Howard Yuker of Alpena.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, at the Christ the
King Lutheran Church in Gladwin. The Rev. Reeed Schroer will officiate and
burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Sission Funeral Home in
Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the family or Christ the King Lutheran
Church.
Nov. 1, 2002. Judson was a veteran of WWII and retired from Dow Chemical. He
attended the First United Methodist Church and loved to hunt and fish.
Surviving are one son, Jerry (Connie) Taylor of Gladwin; three daughters, Judy
(Gene) Raymond of Gladwin, Jane Taylor of New Jersey, and Joy (Daniel) Grogg of
California; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Donald
Welch of Midland and Robert Welch of Indianapolis, Indiana; and one sister,
Betty Underwood of Gladwin. A funeral service was held Thursday, March 16 at
the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Blatt officiating. Burial took place in
Butman Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands,
West Branch.
PAUL
J. THIBODEAU (23 DEC 1920 - 22 MARCH 1983)
He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Penny Sue and Dave Story of Bay
City; granddaughter Mary Louise Story of Bay City; step daughters but like
daughters, Donna and James Ingram, Jeri Sue and Osta Pruitt, an dMiechell and
Shane Baggs all of Warsaw, Ind; eight step grandchildren, mother Mary
Thorington of Midland; brother Allen "Ted" and Joyce Thorington, of
Linwood; sister Sharon and Dennis Russell of Midland; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Sr. (1981); his brother,
John (1987); and his sister, Catherine (1992).
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin. The Rev. Paul Klassen will officiate, with burial at Butman Cemetery,
Gladwin. Visitation will be today from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday from noon-9 p.m. at
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Gladwin; four sisters, Deborah Wade of Detroit, Julie Knight of Lousiana, Linda
Wade of Lousiana, and Jackie Manley of Gladwin. He was predeceased by his
father, Lloyd Phillip Wade, Sept. 1, 1965.
Funeral services will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. from Sisson-Mathews
Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial will be in Butman Township Cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home this evening from 6-9 p.m.