DALE CEMETERY
INFORMATION & OBITUARIES
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Burial Spots}. A'S JAMES
M. E. ABBOTTS (16 JAN 1929 - 9 NOV 2002) James M. E. Abbotts, 73, of He is survived by his wife, who lives in
Beaverton; three sons, David (Tammy) Abbotts of Hartland, Richard (Mary Ellen)
Abbotts of Beaverton, Scott (Linda) Abbotts of Florida; his grandchildren,
Megan Abbotts of Hartland, Lance Abbotts of Hartland, Christopher Abbotts of
Beaverton, Matthew Abbotts of Beaverton and Brady Abbotts of Colo.; a sister,
Alberta DuPree of Farmington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov.
30 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in DEBORAH
K. ACKER (2 MAR 1952 - 19 OCT 1996) JACK
ACKER (1953 - ?) RONALD
N. ALBURG (6 JAN 1960 - 15 OCT 1991) Ronald
N. Alburg, 31, of Besides his wife, he is survived by a son,
Abraham, at home; 2 daughters, Amanda and Rebecca, at home; his parents, James
and Shirley Alburg of ARCHIE
L. ANDERSON (7 MAY 1898 - 22 JAN 1965) SERVICES
HELD FOR ARCHIE Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home for Archie L. Anderson, 67, of Other survivors include two sons, Dale, of
North Carolina, and Thomas, of Beaverton; five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Lockett,
of Ohio, Mrs. Gladys Killian, Mrs. Deloris Mitchell, all of Beaverton, and Mrs.
Velma Dorsey, of Empire; one brother, Donald, of Akron, Ohio; and a sister,
Mrs. Ethel Loomis, of Atwater, Ohio; 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1 PVT.
MI CO. 1ST 68 ING WW I CHARLES
VERNELL Charles
Vernell Anderson, 69, of Surviving are his wife Erma; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Betty Jean Lee of ERMA
I. (SAWVEL) Mrs.
Erma I. Anderson, 73, of the Maple Manor in Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart
attack at her home on Saturday, Dec. 25. Born in Surviving are one son, William of Auburn; 2
daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Day of Gladwin and Mrs. Darleen Brownell of Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates
officiated and burial was in the MYRTLE
I. (KESSER) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, 56, a resident of Surviving are her husband, Archie; two sons,
Dale of Grout Township and Thomas of Beaverton; five daughters, Mildred Lockert
of Waterford, Gladys Killian, Dolores Mitchell and Lois Mitchell, of Beaverton,
and Velma Dorsey of Empire; 18 grandchildren; two brothers, William Kesser of
Wyandotte and John Kesser of New Milford, Ohio, and one sister, Viola Pilot, of
West Virginia. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. at the BARBARA
S. (WHITMER) ANDRIST (1939 - ?) JAMES
L. ANDRIST (1931 - ?) ANNA
ELIZABETH AREHART (26 AUG 1897 - 8 MAY 1970) ILLNESS
FATAL TO ANNA AREHART Miss Anna Elizabeth Arehart, 72, of Services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at
the Miner-Mathew Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry List officiating and burial
was in CHARLES
L. AREHART (1 APRIL 1889 - 1 JULY 1955) CHARLES
AREHART BURIED AT DALE Funeral services for Charles L. Arehart, 66,
were held Monday at 2:00 p.m., at the Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jesse
Rolley of Beaverton, Mrs. Genenie Grow of Johnstown, Pa.; three grandchildren;
four brothers, Larry of Beaverton, Joseph
of Binghampton, N.Y., Merle of Ludington, and Ira of Lachine; three
sisters, Miss Anna Arehart of Beaverton, Mrs. Arza Mullet of Mt. Pleasant and
Mrs. Doyle Hildenbrand of Nankin, Ohio. Pallbearers were Bill Bergman, Tom
Bergman, Lawrence Bergman, Gordon Dundas, Clayton McKimmy and Harley Quellet.
Gladwin County Record dated 0706/1955 Column - 1 Page - 1 IRA
R. AREHART (10 MARCH 1882 - 4 APRIL 1959) FORMER
Ira Russell Arehart, 77, died in Alpena
Saturday, April 4, following an illness of one and one-half years. He was born
in Survivors include three brothers, Joe of New
York, Merle of Ludington, and Larry, of Beaverton; three sisters, Miss Anna
Arehart of Beaverton, Mrs. Ruby Mullett of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Carrie
Hildebrand of Nankin, Ohio; and two nieces, Mrs. Archie Groves of Pennslyvania,
and Mrs. Jessie Rolley, of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Hilbert officiated and burial was in JANE
(JENNY) AREHART (12 DEC 1865 - 28 OCT 1930) Mrs.
Jenny Arehart died Oct. 28, 1930, at They moved from Her body was brought to LARRY
T. AREHART (1 SEP 1911 - 29 MARCH 1985) Larry
T. Arehart, 73, of Mr. Arehart was married to the former
Marjorie Bergman Aug. 22, 1936, in MARJORIE
C. (BERGMAN) AREHART (30 JULY 1915 - 4 FEB 1988) Marjorie
C. Arehart, 72, of Beaverton Apartments, died Thursday, Feb. 4, in the The former Marjorie Bergman, she was married
to Larry Arehart Aug. 22, 1936, in Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the
RUSSELL
B. AREHART (21 SEP 1858 - 23 JULU 1920) Russel
Arehart was born in Ridgeway, Harden county, Mr. Arehart was a man of high morals,
beloved by all who knew him. Rev. Perry Arnold preached the funeral sermon, and
he was laid to rest in the MRS.
EDWARD ARMBUSTER (27 JAN 1868 – 31 DEC 1937) Mrs.
E. Armbruster Dies in Tobacco Township Funeral services were, held at the
Beaverton Methodist church Sunday, January 2, for Mrs. Edward Armbruster,
conducted by Rev. R. H. Nicodemus. Burial was at Beaverton cemetery. Mrs.
Armbruster died December 31, 1937, at her home in Tobacco township, and was
born January 27, 1868, at Alniont, Lapeer county She
had been a resident of Beaverton and Tobacco townships for several years. She
is survived by her husband, Edward Armbruster, a daughter, Mrs. George Fruchey,
two sisters, Mrs. Frank Dell of Port Huron and Mrs. William Bean of Almont, a
brother, Roy Bannister of Hale, three grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 1-12/1938 Column – 1 Page – 4. JOHN
EDWARD ARMBUSTER (1863 - 8 SEP 1938) GENEVIEVE
M. ARMSTRONG (14 SEP 1904 - 28 OCT 1998) RAYMOND
N. ARMSTRONG (2 SEP 1896 - 5 MARCH 1970)
SERVICES
HELD FOR RAY ARMSTRONG Raymond N. Armstrong, 73 of Surviving besides his wife, are three sons,
Richard and Lee, of MARGUERITE
WYNONAH (STOCKFORD) ARNCE (24 AUG 1893 - 1 APRIL 1910) YOUNG
WIFE SHOT HERSELF WIFE
OF HENRY CLAY ARNCE OF UNHAPPY,
TIRED OF LIFE DELIBERATELY
COMMITS SUICIDE---CORONER'S JURY INVESTIGATES. The community near Dundas Corners in Tobacco
township was electrified by the suicide Thursday of the wife of Clay Arnce.
While returning for a call on the neighbors, and in the best of spirits,
Marguerite Wynonah Arnce deliberately shot herself through the heart with a
22-revolver that she had picked up from the window sill of her stepson's
bedroom. Just before she fired the fatal shot she called the attention of her
husband, requesting him to watch her. She had prepared a letter in which she
acknowledge premeditated suicide, giving unhappiness as the reason. Death from
the shot was almost instantaneous. She was married in 1907, when only 14, to
Henry Clay Arnce, a one armed soldier of 65. She leaves a daughter one year
old. The subject of the sad affair was born in
Owosso, Aug. 24, 1893, and moved to Gladwin with her parents in 1895, and has
since resided in Tobacco township. Besides husband and child her mother and one
brother survive. Her maiden name was Stockford. Dr. F. S. Pierce, coroner,
arrived on the scene in half an hour after the shot to find life extinct, and
together with David Reymore, Philip Ottgen, William Quellet, William Berger,
William Pary and William Woodby, jurors, held an inquest, and after hearing the
testimony of several witnesses arrived at a verdict of voluntary suicide. Funeral was held Saturday in Tobacco town
hall, followed by interment in Dale cemetery. About a year ago. Mrs. Arnce
attempted suicide with carbolic acid, but was saved by prompt medical action.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1910 Column - 4 Page - 1 HAROLD
BLISS ARNOLD (MAY 1920 - 10 MARCH 1921) "Death
has come as a reaper, And garnered the flowers first. He transplanted them up
in heaven. Where they'lll grow and flourish most." Harold Bliss Arnold was
born April 12, 1920, and died March 10, 1921, aged ten months and 28 days.
Harold was taken ill with pneumonia about two weeks ago and for all that
willing hands could do Jesus called him home. Mother and father, grandparents, aunts and
uncles, and hosts of relatives and friends will miss him, for so soon he had
won a warm place in their hearts. CARDS
OF THANKS We sincerely thank the friends and neighbors
for the sympathy and help during the sickness and death of our darling baby
boy. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Perley Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Perry Arnold and family Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rau and family Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ward Gladwin
County Record dated 03-17/1921 Column - 2 Page - 4 FREDERICK
ASCH, SR (25 JULY 1895 - 23 SEP 1980) Frederick
Asch Sr., 85, of the Michigan Veterans Facility, Grand Rapids, died Tuesday,
Sept. 23, after a long illness. Born in Munger on July 25, 1895, he lived in
Gladwin County from 1905 to 1945. Mr. Asch was a farmer, stone mason and
landscaper. He served in the Red Arrow Division during World War I and was a
member of the R.L.D.S. Church, the V.F.W. and American Legion. Mr. Asch and the former Catherin Farney were
married in 1920. She preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons, Gordon of
Webster Grove, Mo., Fred Jr. and Doyle of Midland and Leo of Beaverton; one
daughter, Mrs. Gary (Yvonne) Morley of Coleman; 3 brothers, Samuel Jr. of
Beaverton, William and David of Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Edith Burke and Mrs.
Elizabeth Collett of Midland and Mrs. Mabel Grove of Flint; a half-brother L.A.
Cheney; 13 grand-grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Leon Methner will officiate and
burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1980
Column - 5 Page - 2 JOY
H. ASCH (? - 1942) JUNE
M. (LEE) ASCH (3 JUNE 1928 - 16 APRIL 1978) Mrs.
June Asch, 49, of 1860 Francis St., Midland, died Sunday, April 16, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Beaverton Township on
June 3, 1928, she moved to Midland County 30 years ago. She was a member of the
Gladwin F.O.E. Auxiliary No. 3292 and the Midland Order of Eastern Stars. The
former June Lee, she was married to Doyle Asch on January 17, 1948, in Detroit. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Steven of Sanford and Donald of Beaverton; one daughter, Robin, at home;
her mother, Mrs. Tamsen Lee of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Wanda Cone of
Gladwin; 3 brothers, Robert and Richard of Beaverton and Ronald of Clare; and 4
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. James Braid
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-19/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 KATHERINE
"KATRINA" (VERNIE) ASCH (1863 - 16 NOV 1929) Mrs.
Samuel Asch died Nov. 15, 1929, at her home in Beaverton, having been a
resident there since 1911. Katrina Vernie was born Sept. 22, 1863 at Berne,
Switzerland, and was married there in 1888 to Samuel Asch. Eleven children,
eight sons and three daughters, were born to them. In 1895 Mr. and Mrs. Asch moved to America,
locating first in Pennsylvania, where they were employed on a dairy farm. They
came to Michigan in 1897, and located in Beaverton in 1911. Mrs. Asch will be
sadly missed by surviving family and friends. Gladwin County Record dated
12-05/1929 Column - 3 Page - 4 NAOMI
(KINSEY) ASCH (15 AUG 1882 - 16 MARCH 1955) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. SAMUEL ASCH Funeral services for Mrs. Naomi Asch, 72,
were held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints church in
Beaverton with the Elder Harold Keeley and Elder Lewis Grice officiating. Mrs. Asch suffered a cerebal hemorrage
Tuesday afternoon and was taken to the Midland Hospital, where she passed away
24 hours later. The former Miss Naomi Kinsey, she was born
August 15, 1882 at Brant, Mich. In August 1931 she was married to Samuel Asch
Sr. The Asch's lived on a farm south of Beaverton until a few years ago when
they retired and moved to Beaverton. Mrs. Asch was a member of the Latter Day
Saints church here. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Asch
Sr., one son, L.A. Cheney of Williamston; seven step sons, Chris of Bay City,
Edward of Flint, Fred, Albert, William and David, all of Midland and Samuel Jr.
of Beaverton; Mrs. Edith Burke of Midland and Mrs. Mable Groves of Flint; 43
grandchildren; three siters, Mrs. Ruth Babbit of Owosso, Mrs. Lydia Griffeth of
Brant and Mrs. Lizzie Davis of Corunna; and four brothers, Orville of Owosso,
Aury of Beaverton, Grant and Lester of Muskegon. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-16/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1 SAMUEL
ASCH JR. (6 JULY 1904 - 14 JUNE 1996) Samuel
Asch Jr., 91, of Beaverton, died Friday, May 31, 1996 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home. Born July 6, 1904 in Munger, he farmed in Tobacco Township most
of his life. Mr. Asch was an elder in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints in Beaverton. He married the former Fern Rosevear June 26,
1937 in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
David Asch and Julieann VanNest of Iowa City, Iowa, and Howard and Victoria
Asch of Beaverton; one daughter, Mary Jane and Richard Miller of Holt; one
sister, Mabel Grove of Flint; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death; by
2 sisters, 7 brothers and a step-brother. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Beaverton. Elder
Richard Hamilton officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may
be made to the church. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home in
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-05/1996 Column - 4 Page - 7 SAMUEL
ASCH SR. (22 FEB 1866 - 31 JAN 1956) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR SAMUEL ASCH Samuel Asch, Sr., 89, passed away at the
home of his daughter in Midland Tuesday after several weeks illness. Mr. Asch
was born Feb. 22, 1866 in Berne, Switzerland. He spent the last 45 years in
Beaverton, coming there from Bay county. He had been in the United States for
61 years. Mr. Asch was a member of the RLDS Church of Beaverton. Survivors are seven sons, Christ of Bay
City, Edward of Flint, Fred, William, Albert and David of Midland, and Samuel
Jr. of Beaverton; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Collett and Mrs. Edith Burke
of Midland, and Mrs. Mabel Groves of Flint; 45 grandchildren and 59 great
grandchildren. His wife and one son, John are deceased. Services will be held
in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Beaverton,
Friday, February 3, at 2 p.m. The Elder L. E. Grice of Midland will officiate.
Burial will be in the Dale cemetery with his sons as pallbearers. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-01/1956 Column - 4 Page - 1 NINA
E. (DUNHAM) AYERS (30 OCT 1895 - 29 DEC 1969) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. AYERS Services were held Monday, Dec. 29, for Mrs.
Nina E. Ayers, 74, of 108 Park Lane, Beaverton, who died Dec. 6, after a brief
illness. Born in Birch Run October 30, 1895. Mrs. Ayers came to Gladwin County
about three months ago from Angola, Ind. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Mary
Lochner, Bryan, Ohio, Mrs. Naomi Daly, Huntington, Tex., Mrs. Ruth Tanner,
Angola, Ind., Mrs. Doris Lake, Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Clara Rumsey, Hollywood,
Fla., Mrs. Ramona Gehring, Wilketville, Ind., two sons, Raymond of Hamilton,
Ind., and Larry of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Abbie Bergman and Mrs.
Essie McKimmy, both of Beaverton, Mrs. Isabelle Glidden, Flint, and Mrs. Helen
Barton, both of Flint. Officiating at the 10:30 a.m. services
Monday, at the Hall Funeral Home, was the Rev. F. E. Voller. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery, Beaverton.Gladwin County Record dated 12-30/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1 ELSIE
L. (REISIG) AYLSWORTH (1933 - ?) LILLIAN
O. (GRAHAM) AYLSWORTH (28 JUNE 1911 - 24 APRIL 1996) Lillian O. Aylsworth, 84, of Muir and
formerly of Gladwin, died Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at the Ionia County
Memorial Hospital. Born June 28, 1911 in Cadillac, she resided in Gladwin, Flint
and Huntsville, Ala. Mrs. Aylsworth moved to Muir in 1985. She was a life
member of the Gladwin Order of the Eastern Star. The former Lillian Graham
married Reuben Aylsworth Feb. 11, 1928 in Jackson. He preceded her in death in
January 1985. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mildred and
husband Gerald Graves of Ionia, Helen and husband Patrick Hopper of
Collingsville, Ill., and Nine and husband Robert Mitchell of Huntsville, Ala.;
one son, Merle and wife Elsie Aylsworth of Gladwin; one brother, Harry Graham of
Middletown, Ohio; one sister, Jane Beebe of Stanton; 16 grandchildren; 37
great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the
Hull Memorial Chapel in Muir. The Rev. Larry Howland officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. An Order of the Eastern Star memorial service was
held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, where a memorial fund for the wishes
of the family may be left. Gladwin County Record dated 05-01/1996 Column - 3
Page - 7 MERLE
D. AYLSWORTH (23 MARCH 1933 - 13 OCT 1996) Merle
D. Aylsworth, 63, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 1996 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center -Midland. Born March 23, 1933 in St. Johnson, he was
self-employed in the bar business in Flint. Mr. Aylsworth came to Gladwin in
December 1971. He married the former Elsie Reisig April 6, 1957 in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Jeff and wife Bonnie of DesPlaines, Ill.; 2 daughters, Elizabeth and husband
Clark Bradley of Gladwin, and Pamela Aylsworth of Grand Rapids; a son-in-law,
Michael Mewhiney of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Mildred and husband Eugene Greaves of
Muir, Helen and Patrick Hopper of Illinois, and Nina and Robert Mitchell of
Alabama; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by one daughter, Kathryn Mewhiney. At Mr. Aylsworth request, no services will
be held. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the
Sisson Funeral Home of Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the family. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-16/1996 Column - 4 Page - 7 REUBEN
H. AYLSWORTH (6 APRIL 1905 - JAN 1985) Reuben
H. Aylsworth, 79, of Huntsville, Ala. And formerly of Gladwin, died Thursday,
Jan. 24, in the Humana Hospital, Huntsville, following a long illness. Born at
Lake Ann April 6, 1905, he came to Gladwin County in 1966. He was a millwright
for General Motors in Flint. Mr. Aylsworth was a member of the Benzonia F &
A M Lodge 460. He was married to the former Lillian Graham Feb. 11, 1928, in
Jackson. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Merle of Gladwin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Mildred) Kettelson of Gladwin, Mrs.
Patrick (Helen) Hopper of Missouri and Mrs. Robert (Nina) Mitchell of Alabama;
2 brothers, Bob and Gordon of Flint; 17 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 children, 2 sisters and 3
brothers. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. The Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 held a memorial service
Monday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1985 Column - 3 Page -
2 B'S PATRICIA
LYNN BABCOCK (15 MAY 1964 - 15 SEP 1965) BURNS
ARE FATAL TO LITTLE GIRL Patricia Lynn Babcock, 1, of Beaverton, died
last Wednesday at the Gladwin Hospital, after she accidently scalded herself
with boiling water when she crawled into the tub and turned on the water.
Coroner Donald Hall said a pathologist's report stated she died of adrenal
insufficiency caused by first and second degree burns. Born on May 15, 1964, Patricia is survived
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Babcock, Beaverton; her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Killian, Beaverton, and Mrs. Ina Babcock, of Coleman; one great
grandfather, George Thompson, of Mancelona. Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1 ROBERT
W. BADNER (MARCH 1966 - JAN 1974) EDITH
E. (CONLEY) BAIN (6 NOV 1900 - 22 NOV 1986) Edith
E. Bain, 86, of 240 E. M-61, Gladwin, died Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Midland
Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Webster, W. Va., Nov. 6, 1900,
she came to Gladwin County in 1959 from Pontiac. Mrs. Bain was a registered
nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. She was a member of the Hay Senior
Citizens Club and served as a nurse with the American Red Cross during World
War I. The former Edith Conley, she was married to Forest Bain in 1952 in
Kentucky. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1962. Surviving are one daughter, Edith Moncrief
of Pontiac; one brother, George Reed of Gladwin; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the
Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1986 Column - 4
Page - 2 FOREST
M. BAIN (21 OCT 1892 - 30 NOV 1962) ILLNESS
FATAL TO FOREST BAIN Forest M. Bain, 70 died Friday at Gladwin
following a short illness. A former tool and die maker with General Motors
Truck and Coach Co., he came to Gladwin County from Pontiac five years ago. He
was born on Oct. 21, 1892 in Groveland Township, Oakland County, was married to
his wife, Edith, who survives him, in Kentucky in 1952. He lived at Wooden Shoe
Village. Survivors besides his wife are seven son,
Kenneth, of Pontiac, Donald, of Drayton Plains, Herman of Coal Valley, Ill.,
Norman, of Grand Blanc, Willard, of Washington, Francis of Hartland, and
Milton, of Argentine; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Forys, of Clifford, and Mrs.
Edna Brooks, of Davisburg, a step-daughter, Mrs. Edith Moncrieff, of Pontiac;
two brothers, Claude of Detroit, and Ivan, of Pontiac; two sisters, Mrs. Irene
Adams and Mrs. Iola Walters, of Waterford; and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 12-05/1962 Column - 3 Page - 2 PVT MI. CO. E 33 INF NG WWI DARLENE
K. (BROWN) BALZER (30 JULY 1944 - 25 JUNE 1987) Darlene
K. Balzer, 42, of 2140 E. M-61, Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday morning, June
25, at 417 S. Ross St., Beaverton. Born in Gladwin July 30, 1944, she had spent
her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Cedar River Riding
Club. The former Darlene Brown, she was married to Ray Balzer Aug. 11, 1962, in
Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Jeff of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Russ (Susan) Smith of Gladwin; one
sister, Mrs. Yvonne Dubay of Saginaw; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Jane Dutcher
of Gladwin; and one grandson. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeal Home. The Rev. John Mishler officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michael Lee Smith Leukemia Fund.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 OLA
MAE (RISE) BARBER (19 APRIL 1933 - 22 JUN 1984) Ola
M. Barber, 51, of Midland, died Friday, June 22, in the Midland Hospital Center
following a long illness. Ola M. Rise was born April 19, 1933, in Beaverton and
had been a lifelong resident of this area. She was a member of the Auburn
United Methodist Women and was the church organist for 15 years. Surviving are one son, Thomas Dubey of
Munger, 5 daughters, Mrs. John (Yvonne) Marsh and Mrs. Joseph (Karen)
Richardson of Auburn, Mrs. Kim (Vickie) Lynch of Midland, Mrs. David (Rosemary)
Standfest of Traverse City and Mrs. Bruce (Dianne) Standfest of Utica; one
brother, Donald of Mt. Pleasant, 3 sisters, Mrs. Ilene Brown of Bowling Green,
Ohio, Mrs. Maxine Seipke of Gladwin and Mrs. Wanda Malosh of Beaverton. She was
preceded in death by a granddaughter, Dawn Marsh, in March. Services were held June 25, at the Auburn
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joseph Ablett officiating. Burial was in
Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 07-04/1984 Column - 4
Page - 2 NONA
ELLA (WAGNER) BARD (3 JULY 1911 - 27 JULY 1992) Nola
Ella Bard, 81, of Lapeer, died Monday, July 27, 1992. She was born in Beaverton
on July 3, 1911, and lived her lifetime in Lapeer. She retired from Lapeer
Manufacturing in 1976. She is survived by several cousins. Rites will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from
the Baird-Newton Funeral Home in Lapeer. The Rev. Dave Stewart will officiate
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
07-29/1992 Column - 2 Page - 2 MARY
JANE (GODDEN) BARRETT (3 MAY 1854 - 31 MARCH 1911) Mrs.
Charles W. Barrett, who died at her residence in this city Friday has resided
in Beaverton for nineteen years. She suffered from a chronic disease for 25
years. Mary Jane Godden was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 3, 1854 was united
in marriage with Charles W. Barrett in 1877. She found her Savior in 1876, and
united with the M. E. church of which she was still a member. She was an ideal
wife and mother, and a true neighbor and friend, and the entire community
mourns her loss. She was the mother of three children, Alpha, Clyde and Carl,
and she leaves her husband, and one son Carl, and daughter-in-law who resides
in Bay City. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Day of Grout at the
M.E. church here Sunday. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-06/1911 Column - 5 Page - 1 WILLIAM
BARSTENS? (FEB 1888 - FEB 1919) ERIC
LYNN BEAL (12 DEC 1967 - 15 JAN 1968) RITES
THURSDAY FOR INFANT SON Eric Lynn Beal, five-week-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Beal, of Saginaw, died Monday in Detroit Children's Hospital. He
was born on Dec. 12, 1967, in Saginaw. Surviving besides his parents are, one
brother, George Scott, and one sister, Tatin Dorita, both at home; his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doane, of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beal,
of Gladwin; his great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ricolo , and Waine
Eddy, all of Beaverton. Rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-17/1968 Column - 3 Page - 2
LARRY
J. BECK (1938 - ?) GLENN
BEEBE (22 JAN 1937 - 2 JAN 1997) Glen
Beebe, 59, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997 at the MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born Jan. 22, 1937 in
Gladwin, he had been employed by the Beaverton Post Office as a letter carrier.
Mr. Beebe married the former Ruth Ann Mitchell, July 17, 1965 in Beaverton. He
was a member of Avid Outdoorsman and a hunting, fishing and horse enthusiat. Besides his wife he is survived by one son,
Darrin of Bay City; one daughter, Glenda and husband John Bair of Beaverton;
two brothers, Burke and wife Mabel of Gladwin, Carl and wife Pauline of Dundee;
three sisters, Joy and husband Bill Curtis of Gladwin, Irma and husband Ted
Reger of Farwell and Clara and husband Wayne Gaims of Auburn; and one grandson,
Carvin Bair of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Beebe. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with the Rev. David Stewart officiating.
Burial was in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. those planning
an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gladwin County
4-H Horse Club. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1997 Column - 6 Page - 2 RUTH
ANN BEEBE (20 JAN 1938 - ?) BARBARA
M. BELLINGER (1934 - 1993) ROBERT
D. BELLINGER (1930 - ?) JAMES
MONROE BENDER (1871 - 1 JUNE 1954) FRIDAY
SERVICES FOR JAMES BENDER James Monroe Bender, 82, died Tuesday morning
at the Saginaw General Hospital, following an illness of two weeks. Funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock from the Gladwin
Methodist church, with the Rev. John R. Scott, pastor of the church,
officiating. Burial will be made in Dale cemetery. Mr. Dale may be seen at the
Hall Funeral Home until an hour before the service. A retired Pere Marquette em- cemetery. Mr.
Bender may be seen Elkhart, Indiana, on November 26, 1871. He came to Beaverton
in 1910, and moved to Saginaw in 1925, returning to Gladwin upon his
retirement, in 1939. In February, 1892, he married Miss Nancy Ellen Mixer in
Garrett, Indiana, March 10, 1934. He was a member of the Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are three sons, Earl F. Bender,
Mt. Morris, James R. Bender, Gladwin, Roy M. Bender, Saginaw; two daughters,
Mary S. Barlow and Ruth A. McClung, both of Saginaw; 10 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. One son, Jay Allan, died in 1910. Mr. Bender's grandsons and great-grandsons
will act as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1954 Column - 2 Page
- 1 JAY
A. BENDER (9 NOV 1894 - 19 SEP 1910) Jay Bender, 15 year old boy, 2 1/2 miles
sout of Beaverton, while out hunting Sunday, held his hands over the muzzle of
his gun resting on a log. The gun slipped, his hands and head received the
charge, and he died Monday. Funeral today. Gladwin County Record dated
09-22/1910 Colum - 5 Page - 1 Jay
A. Bender who died in Tobacco, Sept. 19, from effects of accidental discharge
of a gun, was born Nov. 9, 1894, at Garrett, Ind. He had been a resident of the
county only two weeks, coming from Grayling. He was a son of James and Nancy
Bender, and his parents, three brothers and two sisters survive. He had been a
member of the Baptist church two years. The accident took place at 12:30 Sunday
and death followed at 1:00 p.m. Monday the 19th. Funeral was conducted by Rev.
McKimmy, Sept. 22, at the residence. Mr. and Mrs. Bender extend thanks to many
friends for kindness shown during their affliction. Gladwin County Record dated
09-29/1910 Column - 5 Page - 1 NANCY
E. (MIXER) BENDER (1875 - MARCH 1934) Mrs.
James Bender, Tobacco township. Gladwin County Record dated 03-22/1934 Column -
1 Page - 1 A.
ROSALIE BERGMAN (? - ?) ABBIE
M. (DUNHAM) PAXTON BERGMAN (9 SEP 1898 - NOV 1987) Mrs.
Abbie Paxton Bergman, 89, of 11854 Oakland Ave., Mt. Morris and formerly of
Beaverton, died Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Kith Haven Nursing Home, Flint. Born
in Birch Run Sept. 9, 1898, she had moved to Mt. Morris in 1974 from Beaverton.
The former Abbie Dunham, she was married to Russell Paxton Feb. 29, 1916, in
Beaverton. He died March 21, 1960. She then married Lawrence Bergman Oct. 16,
1965, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death July 31, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons, James Paxton of Clare
and Louis Paxton of Clio; one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Cleo) Hart of Mt. Morris;
one step-son, Calvin Bergman of Beaverton; 6 step-daughters, Mrs. Marjorie
Arehart, and Belva Govitz of Beaverton, Mrs. Eleanor Tucker of Apache Junction,
Ariz., Mrs. Jean Berner and Mrs. Ann Mowery of Midland, and Mrs. Rosalie Greene
of Mt. Pleasant; 2 sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Glidden of Mt. Morries and Mrs. Helen
Barton of Florida; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church and burial was in the Tobacco Township
Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton
Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 11-25/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 BERL
BERGMAN (ABT. 8 DEC 1883 - 8 DEC 1938) BERGMAN
SLAYER GETS LIFE TERM Gordon (Buck Rolland, 20 years old, was
sentenced at Harrisville Monday to life in prison at hard labor and was taken
to Jackson Tuesday. His mother, living in northern Canada, has not yet learned
that her son had killed a man in a shooting that Rolland laid to a night of
drinking. Rolland, former Great Lakes seaman, was sentenced only four days
after the fatal shooting Thursday of Berl Bergman, manager of the Lookout Inn
near Alpena. Rolland reached Windsor before his arrest Saturday. Rolland pleaded guilty and after having
conferred for 40 minutes with Circuit Judge Herman Dehnke, was sentenced at 2
p.m. Judge Dehnke made no comment on his conversation with Rolland but observed
to Rolland in Court, "No one could remember incidents as well as you do if
he were very intoxicated." The killing was the first serious trouble in
which Rolland had been involved, it was said. News of his fate probably will be
given to his mother by Rolland's sister who lives in Detroit. HOLD-UP
FATAL TO LOCAL MAN BERL
BERGMAN KILLED, WM GILLILAND WOUNDED IN SHOOTING Berl Bergman, 55, well-known former
Beaverton man, was killed last Thursday, and William Gilliland, Gladwin road
contractor, was seriously wounded in the abdomen, when they were sot in their
beds by Gordon (Buck) Rowland, 21 year-old employee at Lookout Inn, a resort
owned by Gilliland and Bergman near Alpena. Both men were staying at the resort
and were shot before they had an opportunity to defend themselves by the
youthful Rolland who gave robbery as his motive for the shooting when he was
picked up in Windsor, Ontario, by State Police and Canadian officials. Funeral services for Mr. Bergman were held
at the Dale. M. E. church near Beavertn Sunday afternoon and were attended by
hundreds of his friends from this vicinity. CONDITIONS
IS SERIOUS Although Mr. Gillihand's condition was
described as serious by physicians at the Alpena Hospital today, it is thought
that he will recover. Rolland was captured by police in Windsor Saturday and
Captain Don Leonard; of the Detroit State Police Post, said that he confessed
that a "druken impulse" brought on the murder. "I don't known
what got into me," the officer quoted Rowland as saying, "I had been
drinking all night and I suddenly had an impulse to get some money anyway I
could." Rowland who fled to Bay City, Detroit adn
finally to Windsor, where he was arrested by Capt. Leonard and Windsor and
Michigan state police officers, told police he had gone deer hunting in the
upper peninsula after he was paid off at the end of the shipping season. There,
he said, he met Gillihand. GOOD
FRIENDS "We got to be pretty good friends and
he told me he owned an inn, some cabins and a gas station near Alpena. He said
he would give me a job it nothing else showed up, so about two weeks ago I went
to the inn and he put me to work."
At the inn, he said, he met Bergman, manager of the inn, and learned
that Gillihand was a wealthy contractor who had built many roads in northern
Michigan. They gave him living quarters with them at the inn. "The night
before the shooting," he told Capt. Leonard, "I borrowed Bergman's
coupe and drove to Alpena. I had some drinks at a bar and met a stranger. We
had some more drinks and met a couple of girls. I took my girl home, then returned
to the inn, where I sat at the bar alone and drank 12 bottles of beer." WANTED
MONEY It was at the conclusion of this solitary
beer drinking that he received the "impulse." "I made up my mind
I would get some money and go back to Alpena. I wanted to marry the girl. I
knew Bergman and Gillihand would have money and I had seen a gun in Bergman's
dresser." Bergman was asleep when he entered the room Bergmand occupied,
he told police. " I said 'Hello', Then shot him," Capt. Leonard quoted
young Rowland as saying. Leonard said Rowland added: I'm Sorry, Bill" "Then I went into
Gilliland's room. He was awake and sat up in bed. I said 'I'm sory I have to do
this, Bill. "I fired once and he fell back." Then, the officer said,
Rowland went through the pockets of both men and left. When he was arrested he
had more than $100 with him. Leonard said Rowland had made a
"clean" confession. "The only thing we're not satisfied about is
his story that he wanted to marry the girl" he said. "We believe he
was involved with the girl, but we believe the robbery, and robbery alone, was
the motive. Rowland, he said. expressed a desire to "get this whole mess
over." Leonare said Rowland had promised he would plead guilty when
arraigned. SERVICES
HELD SUNDAY FOR BERL BERGMAN Funeral services for Berl Bergman were held
Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dale church, with Rev. Henry Kruelin of Bay City and
Rev. H. R. Hodgson of Beaverton officiating. Interment was in the Dale
cemetery. Berl Bergman was born in Fulton county, Ohio, and died at the age of
55 years. His wife preceded him in death 22 years ago. He is survived by three brothers, Lawrence
and Carl of Beaverton and Ralph Of Edenville township, Midland county, and
three sisters, Mrs. Alva Quillet and Mrs. Nora Mishler of Beaverton and Mrs.
Claude Fairchild of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 12-14/1938 Column - 7
& 8 Page - 1 CARL
JONATHAN BERGMAN (16 FEB 1891 - 14 JAN 1939) Carl
Jonathan Bergman, third son of W. S. and Sarah E. Bergman was born near
Williamstown, Ohio, February 16, 1891 and departed this life, after a two weeks
illness, January 14, 1939. When a small boy he came with his parents to
Michigan, locating in Barry County, later moving to Gladwin County, locating
near the Dundas Corners. He attended the rural school and Beaverton High
school, later taking a short normal course at Ferris Institute, Big Rapids. He
taught a rural school for a time. In early manhood he was converted and became
a member of the Church of the Brethren, to which faith he remained loyal to the
end. On December 24, 1914, he was united in marriage with Sadie Kitchen of this
city. They made their home here until 1924 when
they moved to Detroit and later to Flint where they remained until July, 1937.
After a Short residence at Vassar they returned to their home in this city in
May of last year. Carl was a consistent Christian, ever true to his conviction
and to the light as he saw it. He was a kind, affectionate son and brother, a
devoted husband and a friend to all with whom he came in contact. He was
preceded in death by his father and mother and his oldest brother, Berl, the
latter just six weeks ago. Left to mourn are his wife, two brothers,
Laurence of this city and Ralph of Midland county, three sisters, Mrs. Chloe
Fairchild of Detroit, Mrs. Laura Quelet and Mrs. Nora Mishler of this city, a
number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends who will miss him. Funeral
services were held at the Beaverton M. E. Church at 2 p.m., January 17, conducted
by Rev. Harold Hodgson. Interment in Dale Cemetery. "Blessed are the dead;
who die in the Lord." Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1939 Column - 7
Page - 4 DAVID
WARREN BERGMAN (27 MAY 1923 - 15 APRIL 1956) MOTHER
AND SON PASS AWAY WITHIN 24 HOURS Death twice within 24 hours visited a
Beaverton family, claiming the lives of a mother and her son. Mrs. Myrtle C.
Bergman, 61, of near Beaverton, died Saturday evening after a four-month
illness. that resulted following a stroke. Her son, David Warren Bergman, 33,
of near Beaverton, died Sunday evening at the Veterans hospital in Ann Arbor
following a short illness. Mrs. Bergman, the former Miss Myrtle
Parkinson, was born Oct. 2, 1895 in Berrien county and married Lawrence Bergman
May 31, 1914 in Beaverton. With her husband she had resided on a farm in
Tobacco township. She had been a resident of the county since a child. Before
her illness, she held the office of township clerk. She was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren and of the Ladies Aid society of the church. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; four
daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Arehart, of Beaverton; Mrs. Eleanor F. Tucker, of
Albuquerque, N. M., and Mrs. Jean Berner, and Miss Ann Bergman, both of
Midland; three sons, Lawrence W., Thomas D. and Calvin J., all of Beaverton; 11
grandchildren; one brother, Percy Parkinson, Detroit; and one sister, Mrs.
Grace Crowell of Beaverton. Funeral services for Mrs. Bergman were held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, with
the Rev. Earl Atkinson officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. David W. Bergman was born May 27, 1923 in
Beaverton and married the former Miss Belva Murphy in June of 1947. He was a
veteran of World War II, having spent four years in the service, two overseas.
He had been employed as an operating construction engineer until his illness.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Peter, five, and James, seven; his father,
Lawrence; four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at
2 p.m., at the Dale Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1 IVA
L. (MITCHELL) BERGMAN (12 AUG 1896 - 9 JULY 1971) Mrs.
Iva L. Bergman, 74, Route 2, Coleman, died Friday morning, July 9, at the Clare
Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Isabella County Aug. 12, 1896, the former Iva L.
Mitchell was married to Ralph Bergman in Gladwin County Nov. 20, 1915. She was
a member of the Beaverton Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ralph; one son,
Pete of Coleman; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Beryl) Brugger and Mrs. Robert
(Vesta) King, both of Coleman; two sisters, Mrs. Willis McLaughlin and Mrs.
Henry Robson, both of Saginaw; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held from the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, in Coleman, at 2 p.m.,
Monday. The Rev. Zina Bennett officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery in
Gladwin County. Gladwin County Record dated 07-21/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2 JAMES
WADE BERGMAN (20 MAY 1948 - 11 NOV 1961) BOY,
13 KILLED BY AUTO A 13-year-old Beaverton boy lost his life
Saturday afternoon when he was struck by a car while pedaling his bicycle a
half-mile south of Beaverton on M-18. James Wade Bergman apparently was instantly
killed when he was hit by the car driven by Richard G. Grams, 75, of Saginaw,
Sheriff Victor Edick said. Young Bergman is the son of Mrs. Belva
Bergman, of Beaverton. He was on his way to his home south of town on the bike
borrowed from a neighborhood chum. Grams told the sheriff that the boy veered
towards the middle of the highway into the car's path as he prepared to pass
the bicycle. Both vehicles were traveling southward. Although Grams pulled to the left in an
effort to avoid the collision, the right front fender of his car struck the
bicycle and the boy was thrown into the windshield. The bicycle was in the
center of the west lane when it was struck, Sheriff Edick said. James Wade was born on May 20, 1948, in
Gladwin, and had lived his lifetime in Gladwin County. Survivors include his
mother, Mrs. Belva Bergman; a brother, Peter William, at home; his grandfather,
Lawrence Bergman, of Beaverton; and grandmother, Mrs. Violet Hammerbacker, of
Saginaw. His father, David, preceded him in death in 1956. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.
at the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1961 Column - 2 Page -
1 LAWRENCE
FRANKLIN BERGMAN (12 JULY 1889 - 31 JULY 1969) SERVICES
HELD FOR MR. BERGMAN, 80 Lawrence F. Bergman, 80, of Beaverton, died
Thursday, July 31, in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital following an illness of
five months. Born in Wood County, Ohio, on July 12, 1889, he came to Gladwin
County 73 years ago. Mr. Bergman was a retired carpenter and farmer and a
member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. He was married to the former Myrtle
Parkinson on May 31, 1914. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1956. Mr.
Bergman married Abbie Paxton on Oct. 16, 1965, in Beaverton. Besides his wife,
he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Arehart, of Beaverton, Mrs.
Eleanor Tucker, of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Mrs. John Berner and Mrs. Ann
Mowery, of Midland; three sons, Thomas, of Mt. Pleasant, William and Calvin of
Beaverton; one brother, Ralph, of Coleman- one sister, Mrs. Nora Mishler, of
Coleman; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List officiated ad burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-06/1969 Column - 6 Page - 1 LAWRENCE
WILLIAM BERGMAN (6 JUNE 1917 - 14 OCT 1973)
Lawrence
W. (Bill) Bergman, 56, of, 1117 VanDyke Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, October
14, at Midland Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township June 6,
1917, he was a life-long resident of Gladwin County, a veteran of World War II
and a member of the Beaverton Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and the former
Mildred McKimmy were married in Beaverton July 8, 1948. Mr. Bergman was
employed at Dow Chemical Company, in Midland, for over 26 years, retiring last
February. Surviving are his, wife Mildred;
step-mother, Mrs. Abbie Bergman of Beaverton; 2 sons, Daniel of Columbus, Ohio,
and Bruce of Beaverton; a daughter, Elaine of Detroit; 4 sisters, Mrs. Larry
(Marjorie) Arehart of Beaverton, Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Tucker of Apache
Junction Ariz., Mrs. Donald (Jean) Berner and Mrs. Dallas (Ann) Mowery, both of
Midland; and a brother, Calvin of Beaverton. A memorial service will be held Friday at
2:00 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and friends will be received
at the family home after 4:00 Friday afternoon. Contributions may be made to
cancer research through Mrs. Bergman or left at Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-17/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2 MYRTLE
C. (PARKINSON) BERGMAN (2 OCT 1895 - 12 APRIL 1956) MOTHER
AND SON PASS AWAY WITHIN 24 HOURS Death twice within 24 hours visited a
Beaverton family, claiming the lives of a mother and her son. Mrs. Myrtle C.
Bergman, 61, of near Beaverton, died Saturday evening after a four-month
illness. that resulted following a stroke. Her son, David Warren Bergman, 33,
of near Beaverton, died Sunday evening at the Veterans hospital in Ann Arbor
following a short illness. Mrs. Bergman, the former Miss Myrtle
Parkinson, was born Oct. 2, 1895 in Berrien county and married Lawrence Bergman
May 31, 1914 in Beavertn. With her husband she had resided on a farm in Tobacco
township. She had been a resident of the county since a child. Before her
illness, she held the office of township clerk. She was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren and of the Ladies Aid society of the church. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; four
daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Arehart, of Beaverton; Mrs. Eleanor F. Tucker, of
Albuquerque, N. M., and Mrs. Jean Berner, and Miss Ann Bergman, both of Midland;
three sons, Lawrence W., Thomas D. and Calvin J., all of Beaverton; 11
grandchildren; one brother, Percy Parkinson, Detroit; and one sister, Mrs.
Grace Crowell of Beaverton. Funeral services for Mrs. Bergman were held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, with
the Rev. Earl Atkinson officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. David W. Bergman was born May 27, 1923 in
Beaverton and married the former Miss Belva Murphy in June of 1947. He was a
veteran of World War II, having spent four years in the service, two overseas.
He had been employed as an operating construction engineer until his illness.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Peter, five, and James, seven; his father,
Lawrence; four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at
2 p.m., at the Dale Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1 RALPH
E. BERGMAN (12 NOV 1894 - 25 JULY 1972) Ralph
Bergman, 77, of 2855 W. Curtice Road, south of Beaverton, died Tuesday, July
25, at Clare Hospital, following a short illness. Born November 12, 1894, at
Woodland, Mr. Bergman had been a resident of the Beaverton area for many years.
He was a retired farmer. He and the former Iva L. Mitchell were married
November 20, 1915, in Gladwin County and she preceded him in death July 9,
1971. Surviving are one son, Pete Bergman of
Coleman; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Beryl) Brugger and Mrs. Robert (Vesta)
King, both of Coleman; one sister, Mrs. Nora Mishler of Coleman; nine
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1:00
p.m. with the Rev. Zina Bennett officiating at the O'Laughlin Funeral Home in
Coleman. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-26/1972 Column - 6 Page - 2 SADIE
L. (KITCHEN) BERGMAN (8 MARCH 1893 - 5 MARCH 1959) RITES
FOR SADIE BERGMAN TODAY Funeral services will be held today
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Methodist Church for Mrs. Sadie L.
Bergman, 66, who died suddenly when she suffered a heart attack Sunday evening
at Coleman. She was driving home from visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. John
Soule, at Alma, who is ill. She was accompanied by another sister-in-law, Mrs.
Hazel Kithchen, of Beaverton. The Rev. Verne Summers will officiate and burial
is in Dale Cemetery. The former Miss Sadie L. Kitchen was born on
March 8, 1893, in Gladwin Township and was married to Carl Bergman. He preceded
her in death in 1938. A lifetime resident of Gladwin County, Mrs. Bergman
retired last year from teaching schools in Billings and Winegars for a number
of years. She had been a substitute teacher in Beaverton schools this year. Survivors include a brother, Leslie Kitchen,
of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Fleda Force, of Flint; two aunts, Mrs. Stanley
Bays, of Saginaw, and MRs. Lydia Baker, of Battle Creek; and several nieces and
nephews. Two brothers, Alva and Oliver, preceded her in death. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-21/1959 Column - 4 Page - 1 SARAH
E. BERGMAN (1861 - 1928) THOMAS
D. BERGMAN (8 SEP 1918 - 23 FEB 1972) Thomas
D. Bergman, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, in an automobile
accident in Midland County. Born in Beaverton on September 8, 1918, he lived
there until 10 years ago when the family moved to Mt. Pleasant. He had served
in the Marine Corps during World War II and had been employed at the Dow
Chemical Company in Midland for 31 years. Mr. Bergman and the former Rosalie Gerhart
were married in Missisippi on August 26, 1939. Surviving besides his wife, are
one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Cathi) Lalone of Shepherd; two sons, Gary of Midland
and David of Indianapolis; his step-mother, Mrs. Abbie Bergman of Beaverton;
four sisters, Mrs. Larry (Marjorie) Arehart of Beaverton; Mrs. Richard
(Eleanor) Tucker of Phonix, Ariz.; Mrs. Donald (Jean) Berner and Mrs. Dallas
(Ann) Mowery, both of Midland; and two brothers, William and Calvin, both of
Beaverton. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-01/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 VIOLET
(LORD) BERGMAN (1880 - APRIL 1915) KNOXVILLE The people of this vicinity were sorry to
hear of the death of Mrs. Berl Bergman of Beaverton. She was formerly Violet
Lord of this place. Gladwin County Record dated 04-29/1915 Column - 4 Page - 8 WILLIAM
S. BERGMAN (26 MARCH 1858 - 19 MARCH 1932) William
S. Bergman of Tobacco died Saturday night at the age of 73 years 11 months 22
days. He was buried Tuesday from the Brethren church in Tobacco and was buried
in the Dale cemetery, Rev. W. S. McKimmy officiating. Mr. Bergman's wife preceded him in death
three years. Seven children survive him, being Beryl Bergman of Houghton Lake,
Ralph Bergman and Lawrence Bergman of Tobacco township, Carl Bergman of Flint,
Mrs. Alva Qilllett and Mrs. Paul Mishler of Tobacco and Mrs. Claud Fairchild of
Redford. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/1932 Column - 3 Page - 1 JENNIE
(GLINKA) BILINSKY (21 APRIL 1908 - 17 AUG 1974) Jennie
Bilinsky, 66, of 1641 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, August 17, at Gladwin
Area Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Lucas County, Ohio,
April 21, 1908, and had been a resident of Berkley, Mich., before coming to
Gladwin County in 1967. The former Jennie Glinka and Peter Bilinsky were
married in Detroit April 20, 1929. Surviving in addition to her husband, are 2
sons, Eugene of Northville, and Richard of Sterling Heights; 2 brothers and 2
sisters, all of Detroit. Services were held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Fr. Robert McGrath officiating. The remains will
be cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2 PETER
BILINSKY (9 AUG 1907 - 7 DEC 1989) Peter
Bilinsky, 82, of Houghton Lake and formerly of Beaverton, died Thursday, Dec.
7, 1989, in Mercy Hospital, Grayling, after a long illness. Born in Ethelbert,
Manitoba, Can., Aug. 9, 1907, he was retired from Chrysler Corp. in Detroit.
Mr. Bilinsky lived in Gladwin County several years until moving to Houghton
Lake a year and a half ago. Surviving are one son, Richard of Houghton
Lake; a sister and a brother; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Rites
were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake
with the Rev. Father John McCracken officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-13/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 ERNEST
J. BLACKMER (7 MARCH 1926 - 26 MARCH 1985) Ernest
J. Blackmer, 59, of 3245 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Tuesday, March 26, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Lapeer March 7,
1926, he came to Gladwin County 6 years ago from Caseville. He was employed in
auto manufacturing. Surviving are 4 sons, John and Michael of
Port Huron, Ernest Jr. and Edward of Caseville; 6 daughters, Mrs. Evelyn
Emerick and Mrs. Beth Staver of Port Huron, Carolyn of Sebewaing, Mrs. Kathy
Armstrong, Linda and Melody of Caseville; one brother, Claude of Vassar; 3
sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kolbke of Port Huron, Mrs. Caroline DeLong of St. Clair and
Mrs. Olive Hunt of Vassar; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-03/1985 Column
- 5 Page - 2 E.
ADRIAN BLADES (8 SEP 1913 - 23 OCT 1990) E.
Adrian Blades, 77, of 1744 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 23,
1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland. Born in Tobacco
Township, Sept. 8, 1913, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr.
Blades owned Adrian Blades Contracting. Mr. Blades and the former Velma
Onweller were married Nov. 13, 1934, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
James of Flint and Jerry of Beaverton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Nick (Marian)
Radakovich of Midland, Mrs. Larry (JoAnn) McCulloch of Alden, Mrs. Solomon
(Berniece) Horn of Lennon and Mrs. Joyce Blades of Mason; one brother, Clare of
Pontiac; one sister, Mrs. Jean Reilly of Lake City; a half sister, Mrs. Barbara
Morgan of Taylor; a step-brother, William Kennedy of Beaverton; a step-sister,
Mrs. Myra Scoby of Mt. Clemens; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy in 1941; a granddaughter, a brother,
Mike and a sister, Donna Cornell. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Reg Cattell officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1990
Column - 3 Page - 2 BABY
BLADES (29 AUG 1951 - 29 AUG 1951) The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Blades of
Beaverton was brought here for burial, Thursday night. The baby died at birth.
Rev Irma Pierce of the Beaverton Nazarene church conducted grave side services
at 7 o'clock. Gladwin County Record dated 9-5/1951 Column – 7 Page – 4. BETTY
E. (ONWELLER) BLADES (4 MARCH 1922 - 2 FEB 2000) Betty
E. Blades, 77, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at the Tendercare
Nursing Home in Clare after a long illness. Born March 4, 1922 in Gladwin
County, she was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Betty married Lloyd F.
"Mike" Blades, July 14, 1940 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death
July 18, 1986. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Larry and wife Mary,
and Gary and wife Merry, all of Beaverton; five sisters, Dorothy Stewart of Mt.
Pleasant, Lorraine Elshaw of Euclid, Ohio, Velma Blades of Clare, and Claudine
Sandula and Beverly Brushaber, both of Beaverton; three brothers, Robert
Onweller of California, Glen Onweller of Gladwin, and Alvin Onweller of
Coleman; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Pastor Harold Owens officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-09/2000 Column - 4 Page - 2 EARL
ROBERT BLADES (23 MAY 1892 - 5 APRIL 1979) Earl
R. Blades, 86, well known Tobacco Township resident and former township
supervisor, died Thursday, April 5, in the Midland Hospital Center following a
long illness. Born in South Lyon on May 23, 1892, he had spent most of his life
in Gladwin County. Mr. Blades was supervisor of Tobacco Township for 30 years
until 1969. He was a trustee on the township board from 1970 to 1974. Mr.
Blades was a farmer and also worked in construction. He and the former Virginia
Davis Kennedy were married on July 17, 1933, in Lansing. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Adrian and Mike of Beaverton and Clare of Rochester; 2 daughters, Mrs. George
(Jeanne) Rieley of Lake City and Mrs. Edward (Barbara) Morgan of Taylor; one step-son,
William Kennedy of Beaverton; one step daughter, Mrs Myra Scoby of Mt. Clemens;
one sister, Mrs. Ella Dennison of Williamston; 15 grandchildren; and many great
grandchildren. A daughter, Donna Cornell preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1979 Column
- 6 Page - 2 ELVA
F. (REED) BLADES (14 MARCH 1893 - 3 JAN 1972) Mrs.
Elva F. Blades, 78, of Beaverton, died Monday, January 3, at Town & Country
Nursing Home, Midland, following a short illness. Born March 14, 1893, in Eaton
County, Mrs. Blades had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1902. The
former Miss Elva Reed and George Blades were married June 29, 1913, in
Beaverton. He preceded her in death November 26, 1955. She was a member of the
Beaverton Nazarene Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. James
(Velva) Cornell of Gladwin, Mrs. William (Violet) Bangler of Tecumseh, Mrs.
Donald (Grace) Farow of Clare County, and Mrs. Raymond (Lois) Schaard of
Beaverton; five sons, Kenneth, William and Shirley of Beaverton, Forest of
Midland, and Duane of Gladwin; one brother Firdell Reed of Saginaw; 36
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2:00p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial will
be in Dale Cemetery at Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1972 Column
- 5 Page - 2 FOREST
BLADES (1919 - ?) GEORGE
THOMAS BLADES (21 MARCH 1890 - 26 NOV 1955) Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2:30 p.m. at the Dale Methodist church
for George T. Blades, 65, of Beaverton, who passed away Nov. 26, after an
illness of one year. Mr. Blades was born March 21, 1890, in Livingston county.
He came to Gladwin county with his parents nearly 50 years ago and had operated
a farm in Tobacco township since. He married the former Miss Elva Reed at
Beaverton June 29, 1913. Survivors are his wife; three daughters,
Mrs. Velva Cornell, Britton, Mrs. Violet Rangler of Tecumseh and Mrs. Grace
Armstrong of Beaverton; five sons, Kenneth, William, Forest and Shirley all of
Beaverton and Duane at home; 22 grandchildren; two brothers, Earl and Dewey of
Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Denison of Williamston and Mrs. Grace Crowell
of Beaverton. One son, Warren, preceded him in death. The Rev. George Huber, of Midland, assisted
by the Rev. Larry Grubaugh, of Beaverton, officiated. Burial was in the Dale
cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Woodruff, George and Jess Wagner, Horace Van
Schaick, Floyd Whitman and Charles Kinyon. Gladwin County Record dated
11-30/1955 Column - 2 Page - 1 JERRY
A. BLADES (14 OCT 1942 - 26 JUNE 1999) Jerry
A. Blades, 56, of Harrison (since 1995), died suddenly, Saturday, June 26, 1999
at MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare. Born Oct. 14, 1942 in Beaverton, he was a
lifetime member of Gladwin County. He worked for Beaverton IGA, and was a 32nd
degree Mason, Mason Lodge 453. He is survived by his mother, Velma Blades
of Harrison; four sisters, Marian and husband Nick Radakovich of Midland, JoAnn
and husband Larry McCulloch of Alden, Berniece and husband Solomon Horn of
Lennon, and Joyce Blades of Mason; one brother, James and wife Laura of Flint;
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, E.
Adrian Blades in 1990, and one sister, Judy Blades in 1941. Services will be
held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with
Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale)
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-30/1999 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOSEPHINE
(KASHATAKI) BLADES (26 NOV 1922 - 6 OCT 1951) SERVICES
HELD FOR MOTHER OF THREE Funeral services for Mrs. Forest Blades, 28,
were held on Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart Catholic church. The Rev. Fr.
George Artman, officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Josephine
Kashatski was born on November 26, 1922, the daughter of Adolph and Marie
Kashatski in Gladwin county. She was married to Forest Blades on August 31,
1941, and passed away after a brief illness on Saturday morning, October 6. Surviving are her husband; three children,
JoAnn, 9, Rose Marie, 8, and Forest Adolph, 2; two brothers, Constantine
Koshatski of Flint and Joseph Soehnel of Gladwin; two sisters, Sister Mary
Josephine of St. Andrews Covenant Saginaw and Mary Koshatski of Pontiac. A baby
girl preceded her mother in death about six weeks ago. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-10/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1 KENNETH
CLAIR BLADES (22 JAN 1916 - 8 OCT 1978) Kenneth
Clair Blades, 62, of 1522 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 8, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township on
January 22, 1916, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Blades was employed as a
truck driver. He was married to the former Lois Brabon on July 14, 1953, in
Dundee. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Susan of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Randy (Sandra) Sprague of Hope; 2
sons, John and Glen of Beaverton; 4 brothers, William of Coleman, Shirley and
Duane of Beaverton and Forest of Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Violet Rangeler of
Tecumseh, Mrs. Lois Schaard of Beaverton and Mrs. Grace Farrow of Clare; and
one grandchild. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Harold McAllister and
Elder Sam Asch officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-11/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2
LLOYD
F. BLADES (29 JULY 1917 - 18 JULY 1986) Lloyd
F. (Mike) Blades, 68, of 4900 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Friday, July 18, in the
Saginaw Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Beaverton July 29,
1917, he had spent his lifetime there. Mr. Blades was a crane operator in
construction and served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Mr. Blades and the former Betty Onweller were
married July 14, 1940, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Gary and Larry of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Adrian of Beaverton and Clare of
Pontiac; 2 sisters, Jeanne Reiley of Lake City and Barbara Morgan of Taylr; a
step-brother William Kennedy of Beaverton, one step sister, Myra Scoby of Mt. Clemens;
7 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. form the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Pastor Ed Jaynes officiating.
Graveside rites were held by the VFW at the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-23/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2
LOIS
M. (BRABON) BLADES (21 MAY 1934 - 7 JUNE 1997) Lois
M. Blades, 63, of Beaverton, died Saturday, June 7, 1997 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center-Midland after a long illness. Born May 21, 1934 in
Detroit, she lived in Gladwin County most of her life. The former Lois Bradon
married Kenneth Blades, July 14, 1953 in Dundee. He preceded her in death Oct.
8, 1978. She was a homemaker in her own home. She was a member of the R.L.D.S.
Church in Beaverton and Tops Clubs of Gladwin and Beaverton. Surviving are two sons, John and wife
Billie, and Glen and wife Lana, all of Beaverton; two daughters, Susan Blades
of Comstock Park and Sandra and husband Randy Sprague of Beaverton; two
sisters, Lucille Million of Troy and Ferne Stansfield of Grosse Point Woods;
and six grandsons. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today
(Wednesday) at the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. Burial will be in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may wish to consider memorials to R.L.D.S. Church, Beaverton or Tops. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-11/1997 Column - 2 Page - 2 MAGGIE
R. (?) PARKINSON - BLADES (3 FEB 1869 - 12 APRIL 1944) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR MRS. R. J. BLADES Mrs. Maggie Blades died April 12 at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Bergman, in Tobacco township. Funeral services
were held Friday at the Dale Methodist church with the Rev. Sailor officiating.
Burial was in the Dale cemetery. She was born February 3, 1869, in Berrien
county and in girlhood joined the United Brethren church at Maple Grove. She
was married to Chas N. Parkinson of Dowagiac, Michigan and to them were born
two children. In 1898 she was widowed and in 1907 was married to Robert J.
Blades, of Beaverton. One daughter was born to them. Surviving are three children, Percy
Parkinson of Detroit, Mrs. Lawrence Bergman; of Beaverton, and Mrs. John
Crowell, of Midland; also 16 grandchildren, four of whom are in the armed
services. Gladwin County Record dated 04-19/1944 Column - 5 Page - 4 MILDRED
M. (WUELFING) BLADES (31 JULY 1920 - 2 SEP 2001) Mildred
M. Blades, 81, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin after a long illness. Born July 31, 1920 in Birmingham, she was
the daughter of Robert and Estella (May) Wuelfing. Mildred married William
Blades, Dec. 2, 1939 in South Bend, Ind. He preceded her in death in 1995. She
was a resident of Gladwin County for 62 years and previously lived in Pontiac.
She was a packager for Vercon in Coleman, retiring in 1982. Surviving are two daughters, Florence and
husband Ray Peterson, and Wilma and husband Ron MAXWELL, all of Beaverton; one
son, Forest C. and wife Lynn of Interlochen; 10 grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; and one half sister, Iris and husband Roger Bane of
Houghton Lake. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Gladys Walters in
1985; two grandsons, Ronald MAXWELL and James Walters; and seven brothers and
sisters. Services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Elder Tom Rodabaugh officiating. Burial was
in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be
made to be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-05/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2 PERCY
DEWEY BLADES (26 DEC 1898 - 23 APRIL 1978) Dewey
Blades, 79, of 4049 Wagner Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, April 23, in
the Midland Hospital Centern. Bonr in Livingston County on December 26, 1898,
he had lived in Gladwin County since 1900. Mr. Blades retired in 1964 from Dow
Corning and formerly owned and operated the Dale Store for 12 years. He was a
member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau and was on the Grange installation
team. Mr. Blades and the former Ruey E. Freeman
were married on December 6, 1931, in Tobacco Township. Besides his wife, he is
survived by one son, Donald of Beaverton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ruth MAXWELL of
Hope, Mrs. Norma MAXWELL of Freeland, Mary Blades and Mrs. Dawn Virgil of
Midland; one sister, Mrs. Ella Dennison of Lansing; one brother, Earl of
Beaverton; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-26/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2 PHILOTTA
B. BLADES (1893 - 1930) ROBERT
JAMES BLADES (26 MARCH 1864 - 8 JUNE 1939) ROBERT
BLADES DIES JUNE 8 IN TOBACCO Robert James Blades died at his home in
Tobacco township June 8. Robert Blades was born in West Walton county, Norfolk,
England; on March 26, 1864, the son of George P. and Elizabeth Blades. When he
was two years of age they moved to the States, where they settled in Livingston
county, Michigan. He married Miss Annie Judson and to them were born four
children. Mrs. Blades died in 1900. In 1900 he moved to Gladwin county and
bought the farm that has been his home ever since. He was elected supervisor of
Tobacco township in 1922 and served several years in that capacity. He also
served two years as township treasurer. Mr. Blades was Master of Dale Grange
for many years and was Chief Gleaner of Dale Arbor of Gleaners. In
1907 he married Mrs. Maggie Parkinson and to them was born one child. Surviving
besides his wife are three sons, George T., Earl R., and Percy, two daughters,
Mrs. Ella May Denison of East Lansing and Mrs. Grace Crowell of Midland,
twenty-seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers, Charles
of Lansing, Rutherford of Pontiac and Fred of Pinckney and four sisters, Lizzie
Leverett of Lansing and Mary Carpenter, Eva Wines and Maude Gauss of Ann
Arbor. Funeral services were held at the
Dale M. E. Church, June 11, with Elder Pendleton officiating. Interment was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1939 Column - 3 Page - 8 RUEY
E. (FREEMAN) BLADES (5 JULY 1911 - 27 JAN
2005) Ruey
E. Blades, 93, of Midland died Jan. 27, 2005 at Mid-Michigan Stratford Village
in Midland. She was born in Gladwin County July 5, 1911 to Eugene Sr. and Ruth
E. (Robinson) Freeman. She married Percy Dewey Blades in Tobacco Township on
Dec. 6, 1931; he died in 1978. Mrs. Blades was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County. She owned and operated the Dale Store from 1940 to 1956. Ruey won a
state award for third place in Algebra in 1930 and graduated from Beaverton
High School in 1931 as Valedictorian. She was a member of Dale United Methodist
Church, was a Gladwin County 4-H Leader for 15 years, and was a member of the
Woman’s Society Christian Service in Beaverton. Surviving are her children, Donald Blades of
Beaverton, Ruth (William) Maxwell of Hope, Norma (J.J.) Maxwell of Beaverton,
Mary Blades of Midland, and Dawn Virgil of Midland; 10 grandchildren, 23 Great
grandchildren and six Great great grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Freeman,
Jr. of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
parents; and two sisters, Rhoda Cole and Netta Freeman. Funeral services were held Jan. 30 at Hall
Funeral Home in Beaverton, with Rev. James Shanks officiating. She was buried
in Dale Cemetery in Tobacco Township. Memorial contributions may be made to
Dale United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall or MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-01/2005 Column - ? Page - ? VELMA
LUELLA (ONWELLER) BLADES (10 NOV 1918 - 5 MAY 2002) Velma
L. Blades, 83, of Gladwin, died May 5, 2002 at the Gladwin Liviing Centre in
Gladwin. She was born November 10, 1918 to Claude and Lucy (Seward) Onweller in
Beaverton. She spent her life as a home maker and was a life-long resident of
Gladwin County. She married E. Adrian Blades November 18, 1934 in Beaverton and
he preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by four daughters, Marian
(Nich) Radakovich of Midland, JoAnn (Larry) McCulloch of Alden, Berniece
(Solomon) Horn of Lennon and Joyce Blades of Mason; a son, James (Laura) Blades
of Flint; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; three brothers, Glen
Onweller of Beaverton, Alvin Onweller of Coleman and Robert Onweller of
California; and three sisters, Claudine Sandula of Beaverton, Beverly Brushaber
of Beaverton, and Lorraine Elshaw of Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry,
in 1999, a daughter, Judy in 1941 and five brothers and sisters. Funeral
services will be held Thursday May 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home
in Beaverton with the Rev. Duane Koontz officiating. Burial will take place at
the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. The family will receive
visitors from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2 VIRGINIA
M. (DAVIS) BLADES (9 DEC 1889 - 3 MARCH 1980) Mrs.
Virginia M. Blades, 90, of 2016 Guernsey Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, March 3,
in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Mountain
Grove, Mo., on December 9, 1889, she came to Gladwin County in 1933. She was a
member of the Dale United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Dale
United Methodist Women. The former Virginia Davis Kennedy, she was married to
Earl R. Blades on July 17, 1933, in Lansing. He preceded her in death April 5,
1979. Surviving are one son, William Kennedy of
Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Myra Kennedy Scoby of Mt. Clemens and Mrs. Edward
(Barbara) Morgan of Taylor; 2 step-sons, Adrian and Mike Blades of Beaverton; a
step-daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Rieley of Lake City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ida Lauderback
and Mrs. Frances Louthan of California; 4 brothers, Tom Davis of Arizona and
Harry, Daryl and Pee Davis of California; one granddaughter and one great
grandchild; and many step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. An infant son
also preceded her in death. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-12/1980 Column - 5 Page - 2 WARREN
G. BLADES (APRIL 1921 - AUG 1921) WILLIAM
R. BLADES (14 MARCH 1917 - 10 MARCH 1997) William
Blades, 79, of Beaverton, died Monday, March 10, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born March 14, 1917 in Billings
Township, he lived in Gladwin his entire life. He worked for Benchley and Yager
in Beaverton, retiring in 1979. William married the former Mildred Wuelfing
Dec. 2, 1939. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Wilma and
husband Ronald MAXWELL and Florence, and husband Ray Peterson, all of
Beaverton; one son, Forest and wife Lynn of Palatka, Fla.; two sisters, Lois
Schaard of Gladwin and Grace Farrow of Lake; two brothers, Shirley and Duane of
Beaverton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Gladys Walters in 1985; two grandsons, Ronnie MAXWELL in
1988 and Jimmy Walters in 1990; two sisters; and two brothers. Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Moore
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 430 S. Ross, Beaverton, tomorrow
(Thursday) until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may wish to consider memorials to be used accordng to the family. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-12/1997 Column - 2 Page - 2 DARLENE
KAY BLAZER (1944 - 1987) ALEXANDER
BLODGETT (3 JUNE 1862 - 10 MARCH 1911) Alexander
Blodgett was born in Indiantown, Iowa, June 2, 1862, and was killed while
employed as conductor of a switching crew in Chicago, Ill., March 10, 1911,
aged 48 years, 9 months and 8 days. Deceased had been in the employ of the
railroad company for 28 years and was a member of the Order of Railroad
Conductors for 23 years. He moved his family to Tobacco township Gladwin County
six years ago and had intended this to be his last year with the railroad
company when he was coming to enjoy the home they had worked so hard to gain. He leaves a wife, one son, one daughter, a
mother and two sisters, besides many other relatives and friends to mourn. The
son was working with his father when the accident occurred that cost him his
life. Deceased had been a Mason for 13 years. Was a member of the Chapter, a
32nd degree Mason and a principles of the fraternity, Beaverton Lodge No. 453,
F. & A.M., of which he had been a member for one year had charge of the
funeral services which were held in the Edenville M. E. church, March 13. Rev.
H. B. Johnson of Beaverton preached the sermon. Interment in Dale cemetery. He
is the first member of the Beaverton lodge to be laid away. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-23/1911 Column - 6 Page - 1 ELMER
COOLIDGE BLODGETT (1866 - 1951) LILLA
A. BLODGETT (1868 - 1944) ZERAH
BLODGETT (1889 - 1973) GEORGE
BLOOM (1870 - 31 JAN 1926) MARY
ELLEN BLOOM (17 DEC 1877 - 25 MARCH 1945) MRS.
MARY BLOOM BURIES IN DALE Funeral services were held from the Dale
Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with a prayer at the house at 1 p.m. for Mrs. Mary
Ellen Bloom, 68, who died suddenly at her home in Tobacco township. The Rev.
John Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church officiated at the services and
burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. Bloom was born in New Brunswick, Canada
on December 17, 1877. She was the wife of George Bloom, who preceded here in
death in 1926. She had been a resident of Gladwin county for more than 30
years. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Merle Bardwell, of Sanford and a son,
Harry Chandler, of Edenville. A son Perry Chandler, preceded her in death in
1927. Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/1945 Column - 5 Page - 1 ARCHIEBALD
BOALS (1850 - 1915) CHARLES
WILLIAM BOALS (22 FEB 1877 - 7 JUNE 1944) Services
were held for Charles William Boals at the Dale Methodist Church Sunday at 2
p.m. with Elder S. T. Pendleton officiating. Charles William Boals was born
February 22, 1877, in Tobacco township, and died at the Gladwin Hospital on
Wednesday, June 7. Surviving is a sister, Clara Glidden of Flint and a nephew,
Leonard Boman. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
06-14/1944 Column - 8 Page - 1 GEORGE
WALTER BOALS (16 MAY 1880 - 30 MARCH 1919) BOALS---George Walter Boals, born May 16,
1880, died March 30, 1919, of pulmonary tuberculosis. Funeral at Dale church,
conducted by Rev. L. R. Lawrence. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-10/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5 JANE
S. (SMALLWOOD) BOALS (22 SEP 1854 - 30
JUNE 1931) Jane
Smallwood Boals was born at Athens, Ohio. At the age of 16 she was wedded to
Archie Boals, later moving to Michigan and settling at her present home. To
this union were born five children, three having preceeded her in death, Sarah,
Walter and Alice. Those left to mourn her loss are her
husband, one daughter, Mrs. E. W. Glidden, of Flint, and one son Charles, at
home, seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She passed away at the
home of her daughter in Flint June 30, after an illness of several months at
the age of 76 years, 9 months and 8 days. Gladwin County Record dated
07-09/1931 Column - 3 Page - 1 SARAH
M. BOALS (2 JUNE 1873 - 28 MAY 1887) ROBERT
WILLIAM BODNAR (20 MARCH 1966 - 11 JAN 1974) Robert
(Robby) Bodnar, 7 years old, of Midland, died Friday, January 11, at Saginaw
St. Mary's Hospital from burns suffered the day before at his home. The
youngster was born March 20, 1966, in Midland. Surviving are his mother, Mrs.
Randa Bodnar of Midland; his father, Robert Bodnar of Gladwin; a brother, Rusty
of Midland; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Hughes of Beaverton, and Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Bodnar Sr. of Gladwin; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kobel
of Gladwin, Mrs. Clara Hughes of Beaverton, and Mrs. Gladys Thomas of
Edenville. Services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Jimmie M. Schribner officiating and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1974 Column - 4 Page -
2 JAMES
EDWARD BOLTON (23 AUG 1972 - 25 AUG 1972) FRANK
GEORGE BOMAN (9 OCT 1915 - 2 FEB 1986) Frank
C. Boman, 70, of 5300 S. M-30, Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 2, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Edenville Oct. 9, 1915, he lived in the area
all his life. Mr. Boman was in supervision of Chlorine Wells for Dow Chemical
Co. 28 years until retiring in 1977. He was a former Boy Scout leader in
Coleman and a member of the Woby-Po-Kegan White Skin Dancers of Coleman. Mr.
Boman was married to the former Velma Herendeen April 11, 1936, in Edenville.
She died May 5, 1961. He then married Harriet Boylen Feb 23, 1962, in
Edenville. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
James of Rosenburg, Texas; one daughter, Wendy, at home; 2 step-sons, Larry
Boylen of Gladwin and Gary Boylen of Hemlock; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann
Barlett of Carleton; one sister, Betty Leuenberger of Hope; and 14
grandchildren. A son, John Boman, preceded him in death Feb. 24, 1978 and a
daughter, Karen Boman, Dec. 3, 1942. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiating. Cremation will follow. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1986
Column - 4 Page - 2 H.
HARRIET (GREEN) BOYLEN - BOMAN (1 MARCH 1919 - 11 MARCH 1988) Harriet
Boylen Boman, 69, of 5300 S. M-30, Beaverton, died Friday, March 11, in St.
Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, after a long illness. Born in St. Louis, March 1,
1919, she moved to Gladwin County in 1938.
She was a custodian for the Edenville Branch of the First of America
Bank and a member of the Dale United Methodist Church. The former Harriet
Green, she was married in 1938 to Ronald Boylen in St. Louis. He preceded her
in death Aug. 12, 1957. She then married Frank Boman Feb. 23, 1962, in
Edenville. He died Feb. 2, 1986. Surviving are 2 sons, Larry of Gladwin and
Gary of Hemlock; 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Mary Ann) Bartelt of Carrollton and
Mrs. Craig (Wendy) Wesley of Sanford; a step-son, James Boman of Rosenburg,
Texas; one brother, Wayne of St. Louis; and 14 grandchildren. A sister, Nedra
Green and a brother, Marshall Green, preceded her in death. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Janet Larner officiating.
Cremation followed the service. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1988 Column -
5 Page - 2 CLEO
E. BOOS (15 DEC 1916 - 18 DEC 1978) Cleo
E. Boos, 62, of 593 Quillette Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 18, in Saginaw
Veterans Hospital. Born in Detroit on December 15, 1916, he came to Gladwin
County four years ago from Howell. Mr. Boos was a retired tool and die maker.
He was a member of the Elks BPOE No. 2168 in Howell and the Gladwin County VFW
Post 7303. Mr. Boos and the former Loletta Heber were married on August 30,
1949, in Brooklyn. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter,
Mrs. Hugh (Janice) Davis of Lakeview; one sister, Mrs. Martha Longstreth of
Beaverton; one brother, Harry of Florida; and 3 grandchildren. Services were
held December 19, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The
Elks Lodge of Midland officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-03/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2 ELIZABETH
A. (BOOTTGER) BOOS (14 FEB 1889 - 10 NOV 1973) Mrs.
Elizabeth Boos, 89, died Saturday, November 10 at the home of her daughter, 660
Dale Road, Beaverton, following and extended illness. Mrs. Boos was born in
Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 1884, and was married to William Boos in 1911.
They came to Gladwin County 24 years ago from Detroit. He preceded her in death
June 24, 1957. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Harry
(Martha) Longstreth of Beaverton; 2 sons, Harry of Gregory, and Cleo of Howell;
2 sisters, Mrs. Louise Wippich and Mrs. Minnie Frantz, both of Scranton, Pa.; 6
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Zina Bennett officiating.
Burial was in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 11-14/1973
Column - 6 Page - 2 WILLIAM
A. BOOS (5 SEP 1885 - 24 JUNE 1957) TOBACCO
TOWNSHIP MAN PASSES AFTER ILLNESS William A. Boos, 71, of Tobacco township,
died Monday, June 24, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after
an illness of three months. He was born on September 5, 1885, in Scranton,
Pennsylvannia. A resident of Gladwin county for eight years, he came here from
Detroit. He was a retired drop-forger from the LaSalle Forge Co. in Ferndale. On April 8, 1912, he was married to the
former Miss Elizabeth Boottger in Detroit. She survives him; also two sons,
Harry of Gregory, and Cleo of Howell; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Quillet of
Beaverton; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Matthew of Long Island, N. Y.,
John and Charles of Lake Ariel, Pa., and Anthony, of North Arlington, N. Y.;
three sisters, Mrs. Louise Keeley and Mrs. Helen O'Hara of North Arlington, and
Mrs. Anna Thees of Scranton, Pa. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June
28, at 2:30 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Verne Summers
officiating. Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home and at the church from
12:30 until 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Pallbearers are Chris Leuenberger, Shirley
Brown, Harley Quillett, Lloyd Brushaber, Clifford Snyder and Fuhrman Tremaine.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-26/1957 Column - 4 Page - 1 ALICE
MAY BOWMAN (1891 - 1927) DANIEL
L. BOWMAN (12 NOV 1892 -12 SEP 1924) Daniel
L. Boman was born at Edenville, Mich., Nov. 10, 1891, and died Sept. 10, 1924,
at 11:30 a.m. at LePas, Manitoba, 650 miles north of Winnepeg, after a week's
illness with appendicitis, aged 32 years and 10 months. Mr. Boman was employed
at a trading station at Setting Lake, 137 miles form medical aid, and was taken
from there by gas car to St. Anthony hospital at LePas where he laid six hours
before consenting to be operated on, and at midnight Dr. Orricls and two
helpers operated, finding that the appendix had bursted during the first attach
and blood poison had set in. Still he lingered 12 hours before he succumbed,
believing and telling the nurse until the last that he just could not die, for
he had a wife and family looking to him for support and protection. His wife
accompanied by their 2 1/2 year old son Adrian, brought the body some 2000
miles to Edenville that friends and relatives there might look for the last
time on his face. Six days were necessary for the trip. The journey was made by
train to Saginaw where they were met by her brother Charles and John Boman, and
the Beaverton hearse took the body from there to the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Boman at Edenville. The funeral was held in the Methodist church
at theat place Sept. 20, at 2 p.m., Rev. Kettle officiating, with interment in
Dale cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous, and autos were parked over a
mile at the funeral. The pallbearers were George W. Boman, Guy W.
Boman, Fred H. Boman, John L. Boman, his brothers, Floyd Boman, nephew; and
Charles Boals, brother-in-law. Mr. Boman had lived in Manitoba the last five
years and as a trader, hunter and trapper had made many friends there. A train
ran only twice a week to where the family lived at Setting Lake, where he ran a
trading station in summer and trapped in the winter. His experiences in this
north country were very interesting. Before going there he was employed in the
Ford factory in Detroit two years, and previous to that on his farm in Tobacco. He was married Oct. 31, 1912, at Saginaw,
Mich., to Alice Boals, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Boals of Tobacco, who
survives him, with two sons, Leonard aged eight years who lived with his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Boals, and Adrian, 2 1/2 years old, besides his parents, Mr. and
Mr. George W. Boman of Edenville, four brothers --- George W. of Port Huron,
Guy W. of Omer, John L. of Edenville and Fred H. of Secord; four sister's ---
Mrs. Howard of Gladwn, Mrs. Swanton and Mrs. Taylor of Detroit, Mrs. Adams of
Edenville; besides a host of other relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-09/1924 Column - 5 Page - 4 IRENE
M. (CROWELL) BOYER (5 NOV 1933 - 5 MARCH 1987) Mrs.
Irene M. Boyer, 53, of 2594 Glidden Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, March 5, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Sanford Nov. 5,
1933, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was the Tobacco
Township Clerk for 11 years. Mrs. Boyer was a member of the Dale United
Methodist Church, church school superintendent and church treasurer. She was a
district president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and a member of
the Gladwin County VFW Auxiliary Post 7303. The former Irene Crowell, she was
married to Richard Boyer Sept. 10, 1955, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, Richard Jr. of Saginaw, Steve of Gladwin and James of Birch Run; 2
daughters, Mrs. Dean (Ruthann) Stoneburner of Coleman and Shelly of Beaverton;
her father and step-mother, John and Norma Crowell of Owosso; one brother, Mike
of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Blades of Beaverton; and 3
grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the
Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or the Dale
church. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-11/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2
RICHARD
A. BOYER, SR (1933 - ?) ANNA
CLAYTON BOYLEN (17 SEP 1889 - 4 APRIL 1965) RITES
TODAY FOR MRS. H. E. BOYLEN Services were held today (Wednesday) at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Anna Boylen, 75, of Hay Township, who
died Sunday after a long illness. The former Ann Clayton was born Sept. 17,
1889, in Weston, W. Va. She was married to Hurley E. Boylen on Sept. 23, 1911,
in Weston and moved to Gladwin in 1935. Besides her husband she is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Bernadine Moss, of Beaverton; a brother, Charles, of Newark;
Ohio; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter
preceded her in death. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1965 Column - 1 Page - 1 HURLEY
E. BOYLEN (26 FEB 1891 - 19 APRIL 1974) Hurley
E. Boylen, 83, of Gladwin, died Friday, April 19, at the Gladwin Area Hospital
after a long illness, died Friday, April 19, at the Gladwin Area Hospital after
a long illness. Born in West Virginia on Feb. 26, 1891, he was a retired well
driller and farmer. He came to Gladwin County 41 years ago from West Virginia.
Mr. Boylen and the former Anna Clayton were married Sept. 23, 1916, in Jane
Lew, W. Va. She preceded him in death on April 4, 1965. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bernadine
Cobb of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Etta VanHorn of Jane Lew, W. Va. and Mrs.
Clara Straley of Warren, Ohio; one brother, Harlan of Jane Lew; and six
grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter also preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2 RONALD
H. BOYLEN (31 AUG 1912 - 12 AUG 1957) SUDDEN
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO R. H. BOYLEN Ronald H. Boylen, 44, of Buckeye township,
died suddenly at his home early Monday, of a heart attack. A Gladwin county
resident for 20 years, Mr. Boylen was employed as a pumper with the Sun Oil CO.
for the past 18 years. He was born on August 31, 1912, in Jane Lew, West
Virginia, and on January 22, 1938, was married to the former Miss Harriet Green
in Gladwin. Survivors include his wife, Harriet; two
sons, Gary, 18, and Larry, 16; one daughter, Mary Ann, 12, all at home; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hurley E. Boylen, of Winegars; and one sister, Mrs.
Bernadine Moss, of Beaverton. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday,
August 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry C. Hall will
officiate and burial will be in Dale cemetery. Pallbearers will be Warren
Gerret, Paul Yost, Lester Wright, Percy Nunn, Burl Brisendine and Cullie Lyons.
Honorary bearers are Harley Collins and Gus Anderson. Gladwin County Record
dated 08-14/1957 Column - 3 Page - 1 JOSEPHINE
H. BRADY (28 FEB 1918 - 3 MAY 2002) JOSEPHINE H. BRADY, 84, of Montrose died
Friday, May 3, 2002 at her residence. Josephine
was born February 28, 1918 in Gladwin, Michigan to the late Joseph and Helena
(Mitchell) Shea. She had resided in Montrose the past 16 years, coming from
Gladwin. Josephine graduated from Gladwin High School. She married Roy A. Brady
June 14, 1941. He preceded her in death May 21, 1984. She
was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Montrose. She was an active
member and past president of the Montrose Senior Citizens, and was also active
with the Montrose Blueberry Festival. She was a member of several area card
clubs and enjoyed crochet, reading and making her special family blankets.
Josephine cherished time spent with her family. Surviving are seven children: Joseph
(Bonnie) Brady of Beaverton; Julia (Ray) Foust of Montrose; Mary (Craig)
Ricksgers of LInden; Ed Brady of Montrose; Teresa (Steve) Skaggs of Fenton;
Anne (Harland) Congdon of Linden; and Vincent Brady of Davison. Also surviving
are four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and two sisters, Kathleen
Smith of Kalamazoo and Lucille Isham of Gladwin. She
was also preceded in death by her son Michael and daughter-in-law Evelyn Brady.
Funeral
mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at Good Shepherd Catholic
Church in Montrose, with Rev. Fr. Gildasio Mendes officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the “Liberty Center” of Genesee County Community
Health or Heartland Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/2002 Column - 5
Page - 2 MICHAEL
R. BRADY (10 JAN 1946 - 2 MAY 1988) Michael
R. Brady, 42, of 1524 Portbella, Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Beaverton, died
Monday, May 2, in the Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, after
a long illness. Born in Bay City, Jan. 10, 1946, he had lived in Gladwin County
for 22 years. Mr. Brady is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Josephine Brady of Montrose; 3 brothers, Joe of Beaverton, Edward of Davison
and Vincent of Bay City; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Julia Foust of Montrose, Mr.s Mary
Ricksgers of Linden, Mrs. Teresa Skaggs of Fenton and Anne Brady of Burton. He
was preceded in death by his father, Roy, May 21, 1984. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m.
from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were
in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1988
Column - 4 Page - 2 ROY
A. BRADY (30 DEC 1912 – 21 MAY 1984) (Midland Daily News,
May 23, 1984) Roy A. Brady, 71,
1235 Guernsey, Beaverton, died Monday, May 21, 1984, at Midland Hospital
Center. He was born Dec. 30,
1912, in Fisherville, Mich., and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in
Edenville. He married the former
Josephine Shea on June 14, 1941. He leaves his wife,
Josephine; sons, Joseph Brady of Beaverton, Michael Brady of Mount Pleasant,
Edward Brady of Coleman and Vincent Brady of Bay City; daughters, Mrs. Ray
(Julie) Foust of Mount Rose, Mary Brady of Flint, Mrs. Steve (Teresa) Skaggs of
Fenton and Mrs. Stephen (Anne) Raslich of Fenton; four grandchildren; brother,
Raymond Brady of Marion; and sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jankowiak of Sanford. Services will be 11
am. Thursday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville, with the Rev. Joseph
Schamel officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call
anytime at the Hail Funeral Home’s Beaverton Chapel, where there will be a wake
service at 8 pm today. ESTHER
(DERRICK) BROKA (1920 - ?) GEORGE
A. BROKA (5 JULY 1916 - 18 MAY 1998) George
A. Broka, 81, of Beaverton, died Monday, May 18, 1998 at Gladwin Pines Nursing
Home in Gladwin after a short illness. Born July 5, 1916 in Gladwin County, he
was retired from the DPW in Beaverton, in 1981. George married the former
Esther Derrick, May 18, 1947 in Beaverton. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the U.S. Army, and belonged to the VFW Post #7303. Besides his wife he is survived by one
daughter, Diane and husband Ralph Grimaldo of Beaverton; one son, Thomas and
wife Joyce of Bay City; five sisters, Norma Jean and husband Roy Lasko of
Midland, Clara and husband Palmer Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn., Marie and
husband Virgil Clark of Charleston, Ill., Alma and husband Jim Clore of
Gladwin, and Luella Broka of Beaverton; two brothers, Lloyd and wife Mary Jane
of Gladwin, and Jim and wife Joy of Coleman; two sisters-in-law, Orrine Broka
and Mildred Broka, both of Beaverton; four grandchildren; and three
stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Harold;
one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Don Rousseau; and his parents, Daniel
and Anna (Ashbrook) Broka. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Rev. David Stewart officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Graveside services
were by the VFW Post #7303. Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle Ranch
Children's Home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-27/1998 Column - 6 Page - 2 JOSEPH
LEE BROOKS (31 MAY 1954 - 20 MARCH 1994) BERTHA
HELEN (SWANTON) BROWN (23 OCT 1892 - 20 JAN 1985) Bertha
H. Brown, 99, of 5994S. M-30, Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 20 in Mt. Dora
Health Care Center, Mt. Dora, Fla., after a short illness. Born in Gladwin
County Oct. 23, 1892, she had spent her lifetime here. She was a member of the
Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Tobacco Township Ladies Aid. The
former Bertha Swanton, she was married to Shirley V. Brown Feb. 14, 1912, in
Hope. He preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1977. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Harold
(Mildred) Wehrley of Edenville; one son, Brandon of Rhodes; one brother,
Bradford of Rudyard; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a great great
grandchild. Services are incomplete, but will be held at the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated
01-23/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 BETTY
AILEEN (KORTKAMP) BROWN (20 JULY 1919 - 18 NOV 1982) Betty
A. Brown, 63, of 341 Bruce Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, Nov. 18, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Danville, Ill., on
July 20, 1919, she moved to Gladwin County 15 years ago. She was a member of
the Billings Ladies Aid and Alanon in Beaverton and Midland. The former Betty
Kortkamp, she was married to Brandon Brown on April 29, 1939, in Detroit. Surviving besides her husband, are 2 sons, Brandon
of Benton Harbor and Bruce of Big Rapids; a half sister, Mrs. Sue Thibodeau of
Livonia; 2 step-sisters; Mrs. Edna Webb of Ann Arbor and Mrs Irene O'Neil of
Redford; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your
choice. Died
in Nov 1982 following a long illness.(CA of Liver,Hip and Spine) Gladwin County
Record dated 11-24/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2
BRANDON
SIMEON BROWN (29 OCT 1915 - 4 APRIL 1990) Brandon
S. Brown, 76, of 2083 Erickson Rd., Rhodes, died Wednesday, April 4, 1990, at
1070 Walnut St., Billings Township. Born in Beaverton, Jan. 29, 1913, he had
spent most of his life in the county. Mr. Brown was a heavy equipment operator
and member of the 324th Operating Engineers. He served in the Army as a Tech 4
during World War II. Mr. Brown and the former Betty Kortkamp were married April
29, 1939, in Detroit. She died Nov. 18, 1982. He then married the former Alta
Chambers Groh, Oct. 13, 1984, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Brandon of St. Joseph and Bruce of Reed City; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. William
(Donna) Gromaski, Mrs. Ervin (Elizabeth) Foor and Mrs. Russell (Sally) Bennett
of Rhodes and Mrs. Leonard (Judy) LaBean of Pinconning; one step-son, John Groh
of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Wehrle of Beaverton; 8 grandchildren and
several step-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday at 7
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Chaplain Joseph Brown
of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303, officiating. Found
dead by GSW in Billings twp residence of friend. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-11/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 CHARLES
A. BROWN (15 DEC 1887 - 26 APRIL 1972) Charles
A. Brown, 84, founder of the Brown Machine Company in Beaverton, died suddenly
Wednesday, April 26, at his winter home in Eustis, Fla. Mr. Brown was born
December 15, 1887, in Edenville, and was married to the former Miss Lizzie
Woodby August 1, 1908, in Edenville. She preceded him in death April 1, 1970.
They were residents of Beaverton for many years. Mr. Brown was a member of the
Beaverton F. & A.M. Surviving are one son, Gaylord of Beaverton;
three brothers, Shirley of Beaverton, Russell of Hope, and Eber, of Saginaw;
also one sister, Verna of Texas; two grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton, with the Rev. Roger Browne offiicating. Interment was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-03/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 DALE
G. BROWN (21 APRIL 1931 - 20 APRIL 1998) Dale
G. Brown, 66, of Beaverton, died Monday, April 20, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Midland after a short illness. Born April 21, 1931, he was a supervisor
for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, retiring in 1986 after 36 years. He
was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He was a member of the Gladwin
Eagles Club, Aerie 3292; past master of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge; on the
Gladwin hospital board for seven years; the Beaverton board of education for 12
years (president for eight years); and nine years as handicap chairman for the
Gladwin Heights Golf Association. He also coached Beaverton Little League, and
was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. Dale married the former Joanne
Walker, Oct. 10, 1950 in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Pamela and husband Robert Weaver, and Linda Brown, all of Beaverton;
one brother, Robert of Carson City, Nev.; one sister, Hazel A. Lamb of Dallas,
Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Rev. David Stewart
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Visitation
will be today (Wednesday) 1 to 9 p.m. a special Masonic memorial service will
be held today (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Pardee Cancer Fund or Beaverton United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-22/1998 Column - 4 Page - 2 ELDON
E. BROWN (21 FEB 1937 - ?) ELMER
BROWN (9 OCT 1903 - 8 FEB 1980) Elmer
Brown, 76, of 699 Oliver Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Feb. 8, at his
home. Born in Merrill on October 9, 1903, he came to Gladwin County in 1944
from Akron. He retired from Dow Chemical Co. in 1967. Mr. Brown was married to
the former Gladys Hodges in June 1926 in Merrill. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Ernest of Beaverton; one brother, Horace of Merrill; 3 grandchildren and 2
great grandchildren. A daughter, Orene, preceded him in death in 1939. Services
were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-13/1980 Column - 4 Page - 2 FAY
L. (QUILLET) BROWN (30 DEC 1913 - 19 JULY 1982) Fay
L. Brown, 68, of 417 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died Monday, July 19, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Tobacco Township on December 30, 1913, she
spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. Mrs. Brown graduated from Beaverton High
School in 1932 and graduated from Central Michigan University. She taught
school at Winegars and in Beaverton for 35 years until retiring in 1979. She
was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, a life member of the
Beaverton Education Association and the Michigan Education Association. The
former Fay Quelet, she was married to Oscar Brown on June 2, 1938, in
Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Yvonne) Dubay of Saginaw and Mrs. Ray (Darlene) Balzer
of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ola Shaw of Beaverton and Mrs. Naomi Mishler of
Peru, Ind.; and 4 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. John Mishler will officiate and burial
will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-21/1982 Column - 4
Page - 2 MEMORIAM
A LIGHT is from our household gone, A Voice
we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled,
Some may think you are forgotten, Though on earth you are no more; But in memory
you are with us, As you always were before. - The family of Fay L. Brown.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-20/1983 Column - 4 Page - 8 Section B. GLADYS
BROWN (22 AUG 1903 - 7 JULY 1991) Mrs.
Gladys Brown, 87, of 699 Oliver Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, July 7, 1991, in
the Town and Country Nursing Home, Midland, after a long illness. Born in
Merrill, Aug. 22, 1903, she moved to Gladwin County from Akron in 1944. The
former Gladys Hodges, she was married to Elmer Brown in June 1926, in Merrill.
He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1980. Surviving are one son, Ernest of Beaverton;
one brother, Clyde Hodges of Merrill; one sister, Berniece Honaman of Merrill;
3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Orene, in 1939. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-10/1991 Column - 3 Page - 2
HARRIET
M. BROWN (1 JULY 1854 - 3 MARCH 1917) ISABEL
S. (MERCER) BROWN (11 AUG 1898 - 3 DEC 1985) Isabel
S. Brown, 87, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Clare
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Beaverton Aug. 11, 1898, hse had
spent her lifetime there. She and her husband operated Brown's Grocery fomr
1944 to 1955. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church,
a life member and past worthy matron of the Beaverton O.E.S. 386 and the
Gladwin County VFW Auxiliary 7303. The former Isabel Mercer, she was married to
Robert M. Brown Sept. 12, 1920, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Feb. 18,
1946. Surviving are 2 sons, Robert of St. Paul,
Minn, and Dale of Beaverton, one step-daughter, Mrs. Hazel Lamb of Dallas,
Texas; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at
1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiated and burial wsa in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-11/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2 JAMES
POLK BROWN (20 JAN 1847 - 18 JAN 1935) FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD JAMES BROWN, PIONEER Funeral services held Sunday, January 20,
for James Polk Brown of Tobacco township, recounted the life of an old and
esteemed citizen of the community in which he had lived since 1897. A host of
friends were at the services to pay their last respects to this estimable man.
His death occurred January 18 after a three-day illness at the home of his son,
Robert, in Tobacco township, He was 88 years old. Born in Pittsfield, New York,
January 20, 1847, he moved to Akron, Mich., with his parents in 1856. He was
married May 1, 1870 to Harriet Blakley of Akron. Mrs. Brown died March 3, 1917. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eva
Trent and Mrs. Angeline Kline of Akron; James Brown of Skandia; Edna Baser,
Midland; Kathryn Stephens of Fostoria; Mary Matthews of Beaverton; Jess Brown
of Beaverton and Robert Brown of Beaverton. The final rites were conducted by
the Rev. Perry Arnold at the Brethren church. Burial was in the Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1935 Column - 6 Page - 1 JOANNE
BROWN (1930 - ?) LIZETTA
(WOODBY) BROWN (13 FEB 1887 - 1 APRIL 1970) LIZETTA
BROWN DIES IN FLORIDA Mrs Lizetta Brown, 83, of Beaverton, died
today, Wednesday, April 1, in Mt. Dora, Fla., following a short illness. Born
in Johnson City, Tenn., on Feb. 13, 1887 she had lived in Gladwin county the
past 70 years. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Star.
The former Lizetta Woodby, she was married to Charles Brown in 1908, in
Edenville. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Gaylord, of Beaverton; one brother, Isaac, of Wellstone; two sisters, Mrs.
Herbert Weber, of Mt. Doar, Fla. and Mrs. Frank Hayman, of Metamora, O.; two
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Browne will officiate and
burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Brown will be at the Hall Funeral
Home Friday afternoon. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1970 Column - 6 Page -
1 MILDRED
BROWN (1892 - 1919) MIRIAM
J. BROWN (11 NOV 1931 - 1 FEB 2001) Mrs.
Brown, 69, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at her residence following a
brief illness. She was born on Nov. 11, 1931, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Korah
and Mary (Wilkerson) Clingan. She married Eldon Brown on Oct. 24, 1958, in
Beaverton. Surviving besides her husband Eldon are her
children, Daniel (Ann) Brown and Deborah Mavis, both of Midland, and Trena
(Thane) Grove of Gladwin; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Walter Clingan of Beaverton and James Clingan of Midland and a
sister, Gladys (Harold) Freeman of Beaverton. She was predeceased by three
brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, with The Rev. Donald
Potter presiding with burial in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Friends may call at
the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until
the time of services. In lieu of flowers the family requests
memorials for Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/2001Column
- 2 Page - 2 OSCAR
L. BROWN (29 FEB 1908 - 26 MAY 1984) Oscar
L. Brown, 76, of 417 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died Saturday, May 26, at his
home. Born in Jonesville on February 29, 1908, he lived most of his life in
Beaverton. He was retired from the Chrysler Corp. in Detroit. Mr. Brown was a
charter member of the Beaverton Lions Club and drove a Beaverton school bus for
many years. He was married to the former Fay Quelet on June 2, 1938, in
Beaverton. She preceded him in death July 19, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Ronald
(Yvonne) Dubay of Saginaw and Mrs. Ray (Darlene) Balzer of Gladwin; one sister,
Mrs. Bertha Nusbaum of Sturgis; 4 grandchildren and one great grandson. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
Mathews Funeral Home. Monsignor Eugene Forbes officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/1984 Column - 8 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
May 28, 1984) Oscar L. Brown, 78,
of Beaverton died Saturday, May 26, 1984 at home. He was born Feb. 29, 1908 and lived in
Beaverton most of his life. He married Fay Quelet June 2, 1938 in Beaverton. She preceded him in death July 19, 1982. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Yvonne) Dubay of
Saginaw and Mrs. Ray (Darlene) Balzar of Gladwin; four grandchildren, Bruce
Dubay and Collette Dubay, both of Saginaw and Susan Smith and Jeff Balzar, both
of Gladwin; one great-grandson, Michael Smith of Gladwin, a sister Bertha
Nusbaum of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1
p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 1984 at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Visiting hours will be any time at the
funeral Home. PAUL
LEAMON BROWN (21 SEP 1914 - 23 AUG 1921) Paul
Leamon Brown, was born Sept. 21, 1914 in Tobacco township and departed this
life Aug. 23, 1921, age 6 yrs. 11 months and 2 days. He was the only son of Mr
and Mrs. Robt. Brown. He resided with his parents on their farm four miles east
of Beaverton, until the death of his mother about two years ago. The he moved
to Beaverton with his father where he resided until his death. Paul was always a favorite in the home. His
loving disposition won many friends who grieve his early departure. He leaves a
vacant place in home, the school and the Sunday school. We make our plans but
so suddenly all is changed. He is survived by his father, mother and one
sister Hazel. Two grandfathers, one grandmother, uncles, aunts, cousins and a
host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Presbyterian church
conducted by Rev. Geo. Killian and burial took place in Dale cemetery. We loved our rosebud sweet and fair. But
the dear Lord loved him more, And he has ever called him home, To that bright
and shining shore. Gladwin County Record dated 09-01/1921 Column - 4 Page - 5 ROBERT
L. BROWN (21 SEP 1933 - 4 APRIL 1979) Robert
L. Brown, 45, of 4506 S. M-18, Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, April 4,
while at work at Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. Born in St. Louis on September
21, 1933, he came to Gladwin County in 1936. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the
Korean War and was a member of the Gladwin Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3292.
He and the former Joan Longstreth were married on December 12, 1953, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Marcia) Grant, Kimberly and Debra, all of Beaverton and
Steven of Grand Rapids; his mother, Mrs. Gene (Zella) Oberlander of Beaverton;
3 sisters, Mrs. Eloise Russell and Mrs. Jackie Roehrs of Beaverton and Mrs.
Terry Schanhals of Alaska; one brother, Larry of Harrison; and 2 grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1979 Column
- 5 Page - 2 ROBERT
M. BROWN (12 MARCH 1889 - 18 FEB 1964) ROBERT
M. BROWN RITES FRIDAY Robert M. Brown, 74, former mayor of
Beaverton, died Tuesday after a five week illness. Born in Akron, Tuscola
County, on March 12, 1889, he was married to the former Isabelle Mercer on
Sept. 12, 1920 in Beaverton. Mr. Brown owned and operated a store in Beaverton
for many years until his retirement. Prior to that he operated a bowling alley
and theatre there for several years and was employed by the State Highway
Department for 10 years. Following his retirement, he served Beaverton City as
mayor for 1o years and was city assessor at the time of his death. Mr. Brown was also a member of the county board of
election canvassers and had served as its chairman for the past several years. Surviving are his wife, Isabelle; a
daughter, Mrs. Hazel Wright, of Napoleon, Ohio; two sons, Robert J., of Los
Angles, Calif., and Dale of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. James Stephens, of
Fostoria; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held Friday at 2 p.m at the Beaverton Methodist Church with the Rev.
Gordon Showers officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery under the auspices
of the Masonic Lodge. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1964 Column - 2 Page -
1 SADIE
BROWN
Sadie,
daughter of James and Sarah Brown of Winegar, died Nov. 30, of typhoid fever.
She was a member of the Brethren church and was loved and esteemed by all who
knew her. She leaves four sisters and one brother, besides her father and
mother to mourn her departure. She was a true Christian, a kind and loving
daughter and sister, and will be greatly missed. Interment at Dale cemetery.
The funeral was preached at the Brethren church. Gladwin County Record dated
12-10/1908 Column - 1 Page - 4 SHIRLEY
VERNON (SWANTON) BROWN (11 SEP 1890 - 26 DEC 1977) Shirley
Vernon Brown, 87, of 5594 South M-18, Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 26, in
Eustis, Fla. Born in Edenville on September 11, 1890, he moved to Gladwin
County 20 years ago from Detroit. Mr. Brown was retired from farming. He was
married to the former Bertha Swanton on February 14, 1912, in Hope. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Brandon of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mildred) Wehrle of Beaverton;
one brother, Russell of Hope; one sister, Mrs. Verna Snyder of Texas; 7
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Paul Schoun officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1978 Column
- 5 Page - 2 MR. BROWN (Shirley V. Brown), Beaverton (Dec. 29,
1977) Services for Mr.
Brown, 87, who died Monday in Eustis, Fla., will be held 2pm. Friday in the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with burial in Dale Cemetery. He was born Sept. 11, 1890 in Edenville. Among the survivors are his widow, Bertha; a
son and a daughter. TERA
SUE BROWN (1 JAN 1976 - 3 MARCH 1976) Tera
Sue Brown, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brown, 1541 Knox Rd.,
Beaverton, died March 4, at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, following
an illness of 10 days. The little girl was born January 1, 1976. Surviving are her parents, Michael and Carol
Brown, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mishler, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Brown, all of Beaverton; great grandparents, Mrs. Zella Oberlander, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Longstreth, all of Beaverton, and Mr. and Mrs. Sid Briemmer of
Lansing; and great great grandfather, Charles Stone of Lansing. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2 ANNE
J. (ANDERSON) BROWNE (12 JULY 1925 - 28 SEP 1985) Anne
J. Browne, 60, of 4699 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 28, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Saginaw July 12,
1925, she came to Gladwin County in 1961. The former Anne Anderson, she was
married to Robert Browne Sept. 29, 1945, in Saginaw. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, Robert Jr. of Montrose, Dennis of Bay City and John of Traverse City; 2
daughters, Cheryl Eberhart of Beaverton and Mrs. Jeffrey (Kimberly) Pribbernow
of Beaverton: her mother, Mrs. Anna Wittenmyer of Saginaw; 2 brothers, Robert
of San Diego, Calif. and John of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Muehlenbeck of
Houghton Lake and Mrs. Ardith Gilles of AuGres; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1985 Column
- 3 Page - 2 ROBERT
W. BROWNE (26 OCT 1921 - 20 JULY 1988) Robert
W. Browne, 66, of 4699 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, July 20,
at his home. bonr in Saginaw, Oct. 26, 1921, he moved to Gladwin County in 1961
from Saginaw. Mr. Browne was a crane operator for General Motors Central
Foundry in Saginaw for 17 years until retiring in 1961. He was a member of the
U.A.W. and Local 455 Retirees. Mr. Browne was married to the former Anne J.
Anderson, Sept. 29, 1945, in Saginaw. She preceded him in death Sept. 28, 1985. Surviving are 3 sons, Robert Jr. of Flint,
Dennis of Bay City and John of Traverse City; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Cherly)
Gassman and Mrs. Jeff (Kimberly) Pribbernow of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Richard
of St. Charles, Wiley of Reese and Morley of Saginaw; one sister, Mrs. Charlene
Hanson of Flint; 3 half-brothers, Earl and Thomas Wenzel of St. Charles and
John Wenzel of Indiana; and 13 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-27/1988
Column - 3 Page - 2 STEPHEN
JEFFERSON BRUBAKER (22 DEC 1934 - ?) ETHEL
MARIE (MILLER) BRUBAKER (26 APRIL 1935 - 13 FEB 1997) ETHEL
"SISTY" MARIE BRUBAKER Ethel Marie Brubaker, 61, of Beaverton, died
Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland after a
short illness. Born April 26, 1945 in Midland, she resided in Beaverton since
1952. The former Ethel Miller married Steve Brubaker Sr. on Aug. 22, 1952 in
Gladwin. She was a homemaker in her own home. Besides her husband she is survived by two
sons, Steve and wife Jodi of Beaverton and Rick of Three Rivers; three
daughters, Susan and husband Rick Stone of Gladwin, Lori and husband Rod Grove
of Beaverton, and Teri of Gladwin; two brothers, Robert Miller of Auburn and
Carl Miller of Midland; two sisters, Alta Bindschatel of Frederick and Ruth
Marble of Algenac; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother
and father, four brothers and two sisters. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin with the Rev. Father Julius A. Spleet
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those
planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to be used
according to family wishes. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1997 Column - 3
Page - 7 CLARA
(FOX) BRUCKNER (21 JULY 1900 - 21 MAY 1957) SERVICES
SATURDAY FOR CLARA FOX BRUCKNER Clara Fox Bruckner, 56, died in Detroit
yesterday after an illness of three months. She had made her home there the
past 20 years, previously living in Beaverton. Miss Bruckner was born on July
21, 1900. Surviving her are several nieces and nephews. Funera services will be
on Saturday, May 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry C.
Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-22/1957 Column - 3 Page - 2 ADELINE
(NEUMANN) BRUSHABER (9 JULY 1893 - 30 JUNE 1953) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. BRUSHABER Mrs. Adeline Brushaber, 59, passed away on
Tuesday noon, June 30, after several weeks of serious illness. Funeral services
will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dale Methodist church,
with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating. Burial will be made in the Dale
cemetery A short prayer service at the home will precede the church service. Adeline Neumann was born in Adrian on July
9, 1893. She came to Gladwin county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Neumann in 1898, and has resided in Tobacco township for most of her life. She
married John Brushaber in 1912. Surviving are her husband; five sons, Charles
of Gladwin, Lloyd, Roy, John, Jr. and Richard, all of Beaverton; one daughter,
Violet Niendorf of Saginaw; two brothers, Charles Neumann of Gladwin and
William Neumann of Saginaw; also one sister Louise of Saginaw; 13 grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Warren, passed away several years ago.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1 DELBERT
L. BRUSHABER (1914 - 1941) FRANK
S. BRUSHABER (21 FEB 1907 - 21 NOV 1956) DIES
AT BILLINGS TOWNSHIP HOME Frank S. Brushaber, 49, of Billings township
died suddenly at his home Wednesday afternoon after a heart attack. He was born
February 21, 1907, and had been a life long resident of Gladwin county. Mr.
Brushaber was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sons, Jack, Henry and
Herman, of Gladwin county; his mother, Mrs. Orilla Brushaber, of Billings
township, and two brothers, William of Flint and Orley of Beaverton. Funeral
services were held Saturday at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Vern
Summers officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery, with Earl Erway, Leo
Trumbel, Frank Crowell, John McGrath, Richard Sterling and Ora Spencer as
pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1 FRED
H. BRUSHABER, SR (22 JAN 1875 - 20 AUG 1958) ILLNESS
FATAL TO FRED BRUSHABER Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m.
at the Beaverton Methodist Church, for Fred Brushaber, 83, who died at the
Gladwin Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 20, following a six months illness.
The Rev. Verne Summers officiated and burial was in Dale cemetery. Mr.
Brushaber was born on Jan. 22, 1875 in Saginaw, and had been a resident of
Gladwin County since 1888. He was married to the former Melinda Mae Hawley in
1904 in Wolverine, who preceded him in death on July 2, 1957. Survivors include two sons, Fred, of
Gladwin, and Lynn, of Saginaw; four daughters, Mrs. Anna Colbeck and Mrs. Ida
Snyder, of Saginaw, Mrs. Donna Reinberg, of Midland, and Mrs. Lola Jacobi, of
Sanford; two brothers, Henry, of Saginaw, and Charles, of Wolverine; one
sister, Mrs. Tina Berger, of Saginaw; 17 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren. Nephews of Mr. Brushaber were pallbearers. Gladwin County Record
dated 08-27/1958 Column - 3 Page - 1 From
the Gladwin County Record --- August 20, 1958 FRED
BRUSHABER DIES THIS MORNING Fred Brushaber, of Beaverton, died Wednesday
morning at the Gladwin Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at
this time, but information may be had by calling the Hall Funeral Home. Surviving are one son, Fred Jr., of Gladwin;
five daughters, Mrs. Anna Colbeck, Mrs. Ida Snyder, and Miss Lynn, of Saginaw,
Mrs. Donna Reinberg, of Midland, and Mrs. Lola Jacobi, of Sanford; 17
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Brushaber preceded him in death on July
2, 1957. JOHN
J. BRUSHABER, JR (20 FEB 1922 - 3 MARCH 2001) JOHN J. (JUNIOR) BRUSHABER, of Beaverton,
went to be with his Savior Saturday, March 3, 2001 following a short illness,
at his home with his wife, children, and all of his grandchildren at his side. Born
Feb. 20, 1922 in Beaverton, where he lived all of his life, he was the son of
John and Adeline (Neuman) Brushaber. He was employed by The Dow Chemical
Company in Midland where he worked in the Saran Department, retiring in 1974
after 30 years. He also worked all his life on the family
farm, where he still loved the land and continued to help his sons and grandson
with the operation, until his illness last fall. He still lived on the property
where he was born and was proud of the fact that it was proclaimed a
“Centennial Farm” by the State of Michigan in 1997. He was also extremely proud
of the fact that his grandson, Brad, had joined the operation and was the
fourth generation to farm the property. John and his wife, Nancy, were inducted
into the Farmer’s Hall of Fame in September 1998. John and Nancy enjoyed traveling, which
included trips to Hawaii, Europe, South America, and Mexico, among other
places. They also hosted several exchange students over the years. He
attended church regularly, and took pleasure in several hobbies, including
restoring many varied pieces of antique horse drawn equipment, which he sold to
several area Amish farmers. He recently donated some to the West Branch Museum.
John and Nancy were charter members of the
Gladwin County Ice Carnival Association. They were also members of the Gladwin
County Farm Bureau. John also sold seed corn for the DeKalb Company for 30
years, which gave him more opportunity to do one of his favorite pastimes,
meeting people. However, John’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his
family, especially his great-grandchildren. John married the former Nancy
Borton, April 15, 1944 in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
sons, Dennis and wife Nancy and Dick and wife Lynda, all of Beaverton; four
grandsons, Mark and wife Kelly Brushaber of Dearborn, John and wife Michelle
Brushaber and Brad and wife Amy Brushaber, all of Beaverton, and Matt and wife
Shannon Brushaber of Chesterfield Township; one granddaughter, Jay Lynn and
husband John Pressler of Bay City; 10 great-grandchildren, Amanda, Sam,
Brenden, John Ryan, Adrianne, Brent, Ashleigh and Anna Brushaber, Amber
McAllister, and Noah Pressler; two brothers, Charlie of Houghton Lake and
Richard of Beaverton; one sister, Violet Neindorf of Wayne; and a special
niece, Norma Smith of Livonia. He will be sadly missed by many cousins,
nieces, and nephews and a multitude of friends. John
was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Warren, Roy, and Lloyd;
and one sister-in-law, Anne Hunter. The family is eternally grateful to the
MidMichigan Hospice of Midland for their loving care and support during this
very difficult time. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
Hall Funeral, Gladwin with Pastor Matt Place officiating. Burial
was in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials
are requested for MidMichigan Hospice, Living Home Fellowship Church, or the
Dale United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 03-07/2001 Column - 4
Page - 2 JOHN
BRUSHABER (8 AUG 1872 - 20 JAN 1955) JOHN
BRUSHABER PASSES AT HOME John Brushaber, 83, a well-known and
long-time resident of Gladwin county, passed away at his Tobacco township farm
home Thursday evening, Jan. 20, following a ten-months illness. The son of the
late Fred and Anna Brushaber, he was born August 8, 1872 at Zilwaukee. In 1902
he was married to Miss Pearl Taylor who passed away in 1908. In 1912 he was
married to Miss Adeline Neumann, who preceded him in death in 1953. A resident
of Gladwin county for more than 63 years, he operated a large farm and dealt in
live-stock and at one time operated a store in Beaverton. His survivors include one daughter, Mrs.
Violet Niendorg of Saginaw; five sons, Charles of Gladwin, Roy, John J.,
Richard and Lloyd, all of Beaverton; 15 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren; four brothers, Fred and William of Beaverton, Charles of Ann
Arbor and Henry of Saginaw; and one sister, Mrs. Tena Berger, of Saginaw. One
sons, Warren, preceded him in death several years ago. Funeral services were
conducted Monday at 2 p.m. from Dale Methodist church with the pastor, Rev.
Larry Grubaugh, officiating. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-26/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1 LARRY
R. BRUSHABER (15 JAN 1942 - 26 APRIL 2001) LARRY
R. BRUSHABER, 59, of Beaverton, died Thursday, April 26, 2001 at home. Born
Jan. 15, 1942 in Saginaw, he was the son of Roy and Mary Jane (Oard) Brushaber.
He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He was owner/operator of
Brushaber Products, retiring in 1986 after 12 years. Surviving
are one daughter, Brenda Brushaber of Cedar Hill, Texas; one son, Jeff and wife
Jennifer of Gladwin; one granddaughter, Nikole Jarosiewicz of Gladwin; one
grandson, Samuel Brushaber of Gladwin; his mother, Mary Jane Brushaber of
Beaverton; and one sister, Ruth Henry of Petersburg. He was preceded in death
by his father. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in
Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society. Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/2001 Column - 3 Page
- 2 LLOYD
BRUSHABER (18 JULY 1913 - 20 FEB 1990) Lloyd
Brushaber, 76, of 4943 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1990, at
his home after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County, July 18, 1913, he had
spent his lifetime here and farmed. Mr. Brushaber and the fomer Stella Fry were
married, Sept. 6, 1936, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
James of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Dengel of Auburn; 3
brothers, Charles of Gladwin, John Jr. and Richard of Beaverton; one sister,
Mrs. Violet Ferguson of Saginaw; 5 grandchildren an done great grandchild. He
was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Warren and Roy. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mike Clark officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church of
the Brethren or the Alzheimer Disease Association. Gladwin County Record dated
02-28/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARY
JANE BRUSHABER (1917 - ?) MELINDA
MAE “MINNIE” (HAWLEY) BRUSHABER (3 JULY
1885 - 2 JULY 1957) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. MINNIE BRUSHABER Mrs. Melinda Mae (Minnie) Brushaber, 71,
took her own life at her home in Beaverton on Tuesday, July 2. A resident of
Beaverton for 13 years and Gladwin county for 57 years, she was born in Quebec,
Canada, on July 3, 1885. The former Miss Melinda Mae Hawley was married to Fred
Brushaber in Wolverine in 1904. Surviving are her husband Fred; one son,
Fred Jr., of Gladwin; five daughters, Mrs. Anna Colbeck, Mrs. Ida Snyder, and
Miss Lynn of Saginaw, Mrs. Donna Reinberg of Midland, and Mrs. Lola Jacobi of
Sanford; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one brother, Edgar Wright
of Flint. Funeral services were held on Friday at 2
p.m. at the Methodist Church in Beaverton with the Rev. Verne Summers
officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-10/1957 Column - 7 Page - 1 NANCY
I. BRUSHABER (24 AUG 1926 - ?) ORILLA
(PERRY) BRUSHABER (10 APRIL 1886 - 10 OCT 1960) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. BRUSHABER Mrs. Orilla Brushaber, 74, of Billings
Township, died Monday following an illness of six months. The former Miss
Orilla Pary was born April 10, 1886, in Owosso, and was married to William
Brushaber, Sr. in Beaverton on July 10, 1902. She spent her lifetime in Gladwin
County. Her husband preceded her in death on August 28, 1955. Surviving her are two sons, Orley; of
Billings Township, and William of Flint; a sister, Mrs. Jack LaVeque, of
Billings Township; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two sons,
Delbert and Frank also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 1:30 at the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. Gordon Showers will
officiate and burial is in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-12/1960 Column - 4 Page - 1 PEARL
(TAYLOR) BRUSHABER (1881 - 8 SEP 1908) Clyde, Roy and Ed Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Robertson
returned to Ohio Monday, after being here to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Pearl Taylor. Funeral of Mrs. John Brushaber was held in the Dale hall the
11th and interment took place in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
9-17/1908 Column – 1 Page – 4. ROY
BRUSHABER (5 MARCH 1920 - 30 JAN 1984) Roy
Brushaber, 63, of 31 E. Brushaber Rd., Beaverton died Monday, Jan. 30, in the
Midland Hospital Center following an illness of 10 weeks. Born in Tobacco
Township on March 5, 1920, he had spent his lifetime here. He was a warehouse
supervisor for Vercon, Inc. in Coleman. Mr. Brushaber and the former Mary Jane
Oard were married October 20, 1940, in Hay Township. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Larry of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Ruth) Henry of Petersburg; 4
brothers, John Jr., Lloyd and Richard of Beaverton and Charles of Higgins Lake;
one sister, Mrs. Violet Ferguson of Saginaw; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-01/1984 Column - 3 Page – 2 (Midland Daily News,
January 31, 1984) Roy Brushaber, 63, of
Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 30, 1984, at Midland Hospital Center following
short illness. He was born March 5,
1920, in Tobacco Township. He retired from Vercon Inc. in Coleman, where he was
a warehouse supervisor. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County, and was
married to the former Mary Jane Oard on Oct. 20, 1940, in Hay Township. He leaves his wife,
Mary Jane; son, Larry Brushaber of Beaverton; daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Ruth) Henry
of Petersburg, Mich; five grandchildren; brothers, John Brushaber Jr., Lloyd
Brushaber and Richard Brushaber, all of Beaverton, and Charles Brushaber of
Higgins Lake; and sister, Mrs. Violet Ferguson of Saginaw. Services will be 1:30
p.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home’s Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Bruce
Hatch officiating. Burial will be in
Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home any time today. (Bay City Times, Jan.
31, 1984) Mr. Brushaber, 63,
died Monday at the Midland Hospital Center, Midland. He was born March 5, 1920, in Gladwin
County. Survivors include his wife, Mary
Jane, a son and daughter. Services will
be held at 1:30pm Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Beaverton. Burial will take place at the Dale Cemetery,
Beaverton. STELLA
V. (FRY) BRUSHABER (1916 - ?) WALTER
L. BRUSHABER (16 MARCH 1910 - 14 MARCH 1970) WARREN
BRUSHABER (13 OCT 1916 - 8 DEC 1951) Warren
Brushaber, 35, was killed last Saturday evening about 8 o'clock when his car
left the road and plunged into the ditch a mile and a half south of Winegars,
on M-30. He was riding alone according to Sheriff Arthur Kelly. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Dale Methodist church, with
the Rev. J. P. Hollopeter officiating. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery. A
prayer service preceded the church service at the hom of his parents. He was born in Tobacco township on October
13, 1916, and was married to Miss Anne Santa on January 19, 1938, in Cleveland,
Ohio. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the V.F.W. Post. At the
time of his death he was employed at Dow Chemical Company in Midland and lived
on a farm in Tobacco township. Surviving are his wife, Anne; three children,
Barbara Jean 13, Betty Lou 4 and Tommy Warren 8; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Brushaber, of Tobacco township; five brothers, Charles of Gladwin, Lloyd, Ray,
John Jr. and Richard, all of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Violet Niendorf, of
Saginaw. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1951 Column - 8 Page - 1 WILLIAM
BRUSHABER, SR (10 JULY 1878 - 28 AUG 1955) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR WM. BRUSHABER William Brushaber, 77, prominent Billings
Township farmer, passed away Monday after an illness of four week. Mr.
Brushaber was born in Saginaw County July 10, 1878 and was married to Orilla
Perry July 10, 1902. He had lived on the same farm in Billings Township for the
past 63 years. He is survived by his wife; three sons,
William Jr. of Flint, Frank S. and Orley R. of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Tena
Berger of Saginaw; three brother, Henry of Saginaw, Fred of Beaverton, and
Charles of Wolverine; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. One son,
Delbert, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at Dale
Methodist Church Thursday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh
offiiciating. Pallbearers will be Earl Colbeck, Earl Woodruff, Herman
Leuenberger, Chris Leuenberger, Claud Kent and Jay Oliver. Burial will be in
the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-31/1955 Column - 2 Page - 1 JERRY
R. BUBEN (28 MAY 1940 - 22 FEB 1999) Jerry
R. Buben, 58, of Plymouth, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Ann Arbor. Born May
28, 1940 in Flint, he was an instructor for Wayne County Co. College. Surviving
are his wife, Lois of Plymouth; one brother, Edward and wife Jan of Flint. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary Buben. Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at
Vermeulen Funeral Home in Plymouth with Rev. David Martin officiating. Burial
was in Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials may be made to Arbor Hospice, 2366
Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor 48103. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1999 Column
- 1 Page - 2 LOIS
A. BUBEN (1942 - ?) MARGARET
L. (ROTTIERS) BUBEN (16 SEP 1912 - 10 FEB 1983) Margaret
L. Buben, 70, of 1029 McKimmy Dr., Beaverton, died Thursday, Feb. 10, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Birch Run on
September 16, 1912, she came to Gladwin County in 1971, from Flint. She was a
member of the Dale United Methodist Church, the Beaverton Senior Citizens Club,
Order of Eastern Star 138, Flint and the Suburbanite Home Extension Club in
Beaverton. The former Margaret Rottiers, she was married to Mike Buben December
29, 1934, in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death January 2, 1978. Surviving are one son, Kenneth of Flint; one
daughter, Mrs. Edward (Janice) Brown of Algonquin, Ill.; one brother, Walter of
Mio; 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held Sunday at 2
p.m. from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
Feb. 11 1983) Margaret L. Buben,
70, Beaverton, died Thursday in Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. She was born Sept.
16, 1912, in Birch Run. She had been a resident of Beaverton since 1971, moving
there from Flint. The former Margaret Rottiers married Mike Buben Dec. 29,
1934, in Angola, Ind. He died Jan. 2, 1978. She was a member of
Dale United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 138 of Flint,
Beaverton Senior Citizens Club and Surburbanite Home Extension of Beaverton. She leaves son,
Kenneth M. Buben of Flint; daughter, Mrs. Edward (Janice) Brown of Algonquin,
Ill.; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; and brother, Walter Rottiers of
Mio. Services will be at 2
p.m. Sunday in Dale United Methodist Church, Beaverton, with the Rev. Bruce
Hatch officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at
Beaverton Chapel, Hall Funeral Home, after 7 p.m today. MIKE
BUBEN (18 OCT 1910 - 2 JAN 1978) Mike
Buben, 67, of 1029 McKimmy Dr., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 2, at his
home. Born in Lorain, Ohio, on October 18, 1910, he moved to Gladwin County
seven years ago from Flint. Mr. Buben was a retired electrician for Buick
Motors. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 23 in Flint, the Shrine Lodge
in Saginaw, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He and the former Margaret Rotties
were married on December 29, 1934, in Angola, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Edward (Janice) Brown of Algonquin, Ill.; one son, Kenneth of
Flint; 6 brothers, John of Garden City, George of Detroit, Frank of Flint,
Peter of Tucson, Ariz., Joseph of Ohio and Paul of Grand Rapids; 3 sisters,
Mrs. Mary Livac of Rutland, Vt., Mrs. Nancy Wilkinson of Grand Ledge and Mrs.
Susan Bostwick of Flint. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1978
Column - 5 Page - 2 EVA
MAUDE (MORRIS) BUDGE (20 DEC 1878 - 14 NOV 1966) SERVICES
FOR MRS. BUDGE THURSDAY Services for Mrs. E. Maude Budge, 87, of
Beaverton, will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian
Church. Mrs. Budge died Monday, Nov. 14 at the King's Daughters' Home in
Midland. Born in Woodbridge, Mich., Dec. 20, 1878, Mrs. Budge had been a
resident of Beaverton since 1900. The former Maude Morris and Laurin J. Budge
were married in Beaverton June 25, 1906. He died January 11, 1956. Mrs. Budge was a former teacher in the
Beaverton schools. Always active, until recent years, in Beaverton civic
affairs, Mrs. Budge was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a life member of
the Order of Eastern Star, first president of the Beaverton Parent Teacher
Association, and helped organize the Garden Club. Surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Edith
Darnell of McBain, and Mrs. Lorraine McVey of Saginaw; five grandchildren and
four great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Gordon Capling of Gladwin; and a
brother, Gordon M. Morris of Beaverton. The Rev. Roger Browne will officiate at the
services and interment will be in the Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at the
Hall Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated
11-16/1966 Column - 3 Page - 1 LAURIN
JAMES BUDGE (22 MAY 1880 - 11 JAN 1956) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR L. J. BUDGE Lauren J. Budge, well-known retired
Beaverton businessman, died at his home in Beaverton this forenoon. Funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock, in the Beaverton
Presbyterian Church. Mr. Budge will be at the Hall Funeral Home until noon
Friday. A complete obituary will be printed next week. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-11/1956 Column - 4 Page - 1 LAUREN
BUDGE Funeral services for Lauren James Budge,
75-year-old retired Beaverton businessman and legislator and a pioneer in the
tourist industry were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Beaverton
Presbyterian church, with Dr. John Osborne, assisted by the Rev. Paul Mishler,
officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Born in Lee, Maine, May 22, 1880,
Mr. Budge died suddenly Wednesday morning at his home at 217 Knox street. A graduate of the Ferris Institute as a
registered pharmacist in 1904, he opened the drug store that he owned and
operated in Beaverton for nearly a half-century, that year. He retired after
selling the store in 1942. One of the original members of the Northeastern
Michigan Development bureau, he was named president of it in 1923, the year
before its successor, the East Michigan Tourist Association was founded. Mr.
Budge had served as president of the parent organization since, and was also
active in the EMTA. He served for two years in the Army in World
War I, being discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant. He was mayor for
three terms, supervisor, city councilman, and city treasurer, and was one-time
president of the Beaverton Board of Commerce. He was elected to the state
legislature on the Republican ticket in 1926 from the Midland district, and
represented the district for two terms at Lansing. He was a member of the
Beaverton Masonic Lodge, O.E.S., and of the American Legion post, the DAV, and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His survivors include his wife, E. Maude;
two daughters, Mrs. Donald Darnell, of McBain, and Mrs. Loraine McVey, of
Beaverton; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Dr. M. J. Budge, of Ithaca;
and Walter, of Coleman. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1956 Column - 4 Page
- 1 1ST
LT. MI. CO. D 7TH ING. WW I MARY
ELLEN BURGESS (? - 13 JULY 1967) RITES
HELD FOR INFANT Graveside services were conducted in the
Dale Cemetery near Beaverton Saturday afternoon for Mary Ellen Burgess, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Burgess of 3605 Blarney Drive, Midland.
Rev. Wallace Moore officiated at the rites. The baby died Thursday at the
Midland Hospital. In addition to her parents she is survived
by a sister Elizabeth at home; grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Burgess of Beaverton,
and grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKimmy of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record
dated 07-19/1967 Column - 6 Page - 2 ROSE
L. (RAWLING) BURGESS (1872 - MARCH 1943) MRS.
ROSE BURGESS BURIED IN DALE
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Burgess, who died in Detroit, were held
here Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian church with Rev. S. T. Pendleton
officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Mrs. Burgess was a pioneer resident
of Beaverton having lived in and near Beaverton several years. Being in poor
health she had gone to Detroit to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Mary
(Rawling) Kennedy, and other relatives there. Gladwin County Record dated
03-17/1943 Column - 5 Page - 4 ALEX
ALAN BURKE (6 MARCH 1989 - 10 MARCH 1989) Alex
Alan Burke, infant son of John Burke and Kim Ignatowski of Beaverton, died
Friday, March 10, 1989, in the Saginaw General Hospital. He was born March 6,
1989, in Saginaw. Besides his parents, he is survived by one
brother, Arthur; 2 sisters, Jackie and Jamie; grandparents, C. Wayne and
Phyllis Studer of Midland, William Burke Jr. of Beaverton and Hazel Pretzer of
Bay City. Graveside rites were held Monday at 3 p.m.
at the Dale Cemetery with Elder Robert Campbell officiating. Arrangements were
in charge of Ware-Smith-Woolever and Co., Midland. Memorials may be made to the
Saginaw General Hospital, Neonatal ICU Unit. Gladwin County Record dated
03-15/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 EDITH
(ASCH) BURKE (1900 - 1995) WILLIAM
ANDREW BURKE, JR (9 NOV 1925 - 16 JUNE 2001) William
Andrew Burke Jr. of Beaverton, died Saturdya, June 16, 2001 at St. Mary's
Hospital in Saginaw after a short illness. Born Nov. 9, 1925 in Midland, he was
the son of the late William A. and Edith (Asch) Burke. John married the former
Hazel Maxine (Hoxey), March 10, 1950. He enjoyed many wonderful years milking
cattle and farming He was also employed at The Dow Chemical Company for 17
years. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1945. He was a member of
the Community of Christ (Formerly RLDS) Church in Beaverton. Surviving are one son, John of Beaverton;
three daughters, Kathleen (Jack) Harrison of Carrolton, Texas, Brenda (David)
Garver of Farwell, and Laurie Burke of Ithaca; a long-time companion, Susan
Leppert of Beaverton; three sisters, Dorothy Raetz of Midland, Gretta Brooks of
Suttons Bay, and Karen (Fred) Provost of Midland; one brother-in-law, Robert
(Carol) Campbell of Midland; six grandchildren Kristen (Harrison) Bedell, Mark
and Rick Harrison, all of Texas, Kathleen, Andrew, and Mary Garver of Farwell;
three great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Chris, and Jack Bedell of Texas; and many
nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by one son,
William (Billy) Andrew III; one grandson, Alex Alan Burke; and one sister, Elna
Campbell. Services will be conducted by Evangelist Robert Campbell and Elder
Thomas Rodabaugh of the Community of Christ Church at the Hall Funeral Home in
Beaverton, today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) at
1 p.m. Those planning to make an expression of sympathy may make donations to
the Leukemia Society of America. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/2001 Column
- 4 Page - 2 WILLIAM
ANDREW BURKE, SR. (28 MARCH 1896 - 24 FEB 1971) WILLIAM
ANDREW BURKE, III (17 DEC 1952 - 27 APRIL 1958) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO 5-YEAR-OLD BOY William A. Burke, III, five-year-old
Beaverton boy, died Sunday at the Children's Hospital in Detroit following a
six months illness. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Burke Jr., of
Beaverton. William was born in Midland on Dec. 17, 1952, and had resided in
Beaverton most of his life. Surviving are his parents; a brother, John;
two sisters, Kathy and Brenda; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Burke, Sr., of Midland; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoxy, of South Branch. Funeral
services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock at the Reorganized Church of
Latter Day Saints at Midland. Elder Robert Campbell officiated and burial was
in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-30/1958 Column - 3 Page -
2 GEORGE
BURKETT (1889 – 31 OCT 1918) MARY
BURKETT (? - ?) THERESA
BURKETT (? - ?) WESLEY
BURKETT (19 NOV 1885 - 19 FEB 1910) - 24 yrs 3 months Son of M.A. Burkett? Wesley Burkett, aged 24, son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Burkett of Beaverton, was killed in Chicago while at work. The remains
were brought home for interment and buried in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Burkett
was a young man of excellent character and was held in esteem by his many
friends as shown by the way he was sent home. The beautiful flowers and cards
of sympathy were silent tokens of his friends in Chicago and elsewhere. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-03/1910 Column - 3 Page - 1 CARL
B. BURNS (11 JULY 1895 - 6 DEC 1906) E.
FRANK BURNS (1859 - 1945) MARGARET
E. BURNS (1867 - 1960) MARGARET
(ESTES) BURT (11 APRIL 1870 - 5 DEC 1945) MRS.
MARGARET BURT RITES SUNDAY Mrs. Margaret Estes Burt, 75, died on
Wednesday, December 5, after an illness of five years. Funeral services were
held on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Latter Day Saints church, with
burial in the Dale cemetery. Elders Sam Pendleton and Ernest Burt, of Onaway
officiated. Margaret Estes was born in Shiawassee county on April 11, 1870. She
was married to Mr. Burt at Langsburg, Michigan, in June, 1889, who preceded her
in death in September, 1940. They made their home in Beaverton for many years. Surviving are four sons, Ernest M. Burt, of
Onaway, Thomas Burt of Spring Lake, George E. Burt, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and
Floyd Burt, of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Leah Crich, of Ferndale, Mrs.
Florence Fauver, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; three brothers, Andrew and Henry Estes,
of Perry, Burt Estes, of Ferndale; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Harris, of Perry,
Mrs. Jane Carr, of Lansing, Mrs. Adeline Cornell, of Flint; 12 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1945 Column - 4
Page - 1 C'S ASA
BURTON CAREY (23 JULY 1898 - 24 MAY 1963) THREE
LOSE LIVES IN CRASH A Tobacco Township couple and a Sanford man
were killed Friday evening when their cars crashed head-on about three miles
north of Edenville. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Buton Carey, of Tobacco apparently died
instantly Gladwin County sheriff's officers said. Ford Fisher, Jr., succumbed
on the way to the hospital in an ambulance. Officers said marks on the pavement
indicated that Fisher's car crossed over the centerline into the Carey car's
lane about four feet. The vehicles crashed almost head-on. Mrs. Carey, 59, was
driving their compact model car with Mr. Carey, 64, as a passenger. They were
heading north on M-30, in Billings Township, and Fisher, 31, was going south. Sheriff Victor Edick and Deputy George
Breault, who investigated the accident, said it occurred on a easy curve in the
highway where there was no obstruction of the view. The crash occurred about
11:45 p.m. Double funeral services were held for Mr. and Mrs. Carey at St
Paul's Lutheran Church, Gladwin Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Ronald Miller,
of West Branch officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. The former Mildred E. Wickard, was born on
Nov. 4, 1904, in Carey, South Dakota, and was married to Asa B. Carey in
Chicago in August, 1926. Members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gladwin, they
had lived in Gladwin County 28 years. Mr. Carey was born in Harrison on July
23, 1898, and was a first class engineer in the Dow Chemical Company power
plant at Midland. He was a World War I veteran. Survivors include their children, three
daughters, Mrs. Mary Nordenborck, of Muncie, Ind., Mrs. Martha Horton, of
Sanford, and Mildred Carey, of Midland; two sons, Robert, of Midland, and
James, of Richmond, Ind.; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Carey is survived by three
brothers, Ralph and Lyle, of Harrison, and Rex, of Flint; and a sister, Mrs.
Winifred Hayward, of California; and Mrs. Carey leaves four brothers, Robert,
of Woodstock, Ill., Walter, of St. Paul, Minn., Grant of Denver, Colo., and
Eldo, of Rapid City, S.D.; and five sisters, Mrs. Lillian Fredrickson, of
Canton, S.D., Mrs. Lena Maynard and Mrs. Alta Freund, of Woodstock, Ill., Mrs.
Esther Ringler, of Fairchild, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Hansel, of San Diego,
Calif. The tradedy brought the county's fatal
traffic toll to four this year. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1963 Column -
5 Page - 1 CASH
A. CAREY (28 MAY 1889 - 14 JUNE 1968) SERVICES
HELD FOR CASH A. CAREY Cash A. Carey, 79, of Beaverton, died Friday
in the Gladwin Hospital after a long illness. Born in Hope Township, Midland
County, on May 28, 1889, he came to Gladwin County in 1924, from Hope. Mr.
Carey was a blacksmith and implement dealer from 1924 to 1964 in Beaverton. He
was a life member of IOOF Lodge no. 177 Gladwin and the Beaverton First
Presbyterian Church. Mr. Carey was married to Mildred Wood in 1913.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Muriel MacRae
of Harrison, Mrs. Barbara Miller, Waynesburg, Pa., Mrs. Kathleen Hitchcock and
Mrs. Ulra Hall, both of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Piegols of Larkin; 12
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Pauline White,
preceded her father in death on April 30, 1968. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-19/1968 Column - 3 Page - 1 MILDRED
E. (WICKARD) CAREY (4 NOV 1904 - 24 MAY 1963) - ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENT THREE
LOSE LIVES IN CRASH A Tobacco Township couple and a Sanford man
were killed Friday evening when their cars crashed head-on about three miles
north of Edenville. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Burton Carey, of Tobacco apparently died
instantly Gladwin County sheriff's officers said. Ford Fisher, Jr., succumbed
on the way to the hospital in an ambulance. Officers said marks on the pavement
indicated that Fisher's car crossed over the centerline into the Carey car's
lane about four feet. The vehicles crashed almost head-on. Mrs. Carey, 59, was
driving their compact model car with Mr. Carey,64, as a passenger. They were
heading north on M-30, in Billings Township, and Fisher, 31, was going south. Sheriff Victor Edick and Deputy George
Breault, who investigated the accident, said it occurred on a easy curve in the
highway where there was no obstruction of the view. The crash occurred about
11:45 p.m. Double funeral services were held for Mr. and Mrs. Carey at St
Paul's Lutheran Church, Gladwin Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Ronald Miller,
of West Branch officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. The former Mildred E. Wickard, was born on
Nov. 4, 1904, in Carey, South Dakota, and was married to Asa B. Carey in
Chicago in August, 1926. Members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gladwin, they
had lived in Gladwin County 28 years. Mr. Carey was born in Harrison on July
23, 1898, and was a first class engineer in the Dow Chemical Company power
plant at Midland. He was a World War I veteran. Survivors include their children, three
daughters, Mrs. Mary Nordenborck, of Muncie, Ind., Mrs. Martha Horton, of
Sanford, and Mildred Carey, of Midland; two sons, Robert, of Midland, and
James, of Richmond, Ind.; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Carey is survived by three
brothers, Ralph and Lyle, of Harrison, and Rex, of Flint; and a sister, Mrs.
Winifred Hayward, of California; and Mrs. Carey leaves four brothers, Robert,
of Woodstock, Ill., Walter, of St. Paul, Minn., Grant of Denver, Colo., and
Eldo, of Rapid City, S.D.; and five sisters, Mrs. Lillian Fredrickson, of
Canton, S.D., Mrs. Lena Maynard and Mrs. Alta Freund, of Woodstock, Ill., Mrs.
Esther Ringler, of Fairchild, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Hansel, of San Diego,
Calif. The tradedy brought the county's fatal
traffic toll to four this year. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1963 Column -
5 Page - 1 BETTY
JEAN CARPENTER (? - 1931) CLARENCE
CARPENTER (2 JUNE 1901 - 27 APRIL 1976) Clarence
Carpenter, 74, of Tobacco Township, died Tuesday, April 27, at the Gladwin
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Defiance, Ohio, on June 2, 1901,
he had lived in Gladwin County for 70 years. Mr. Carpenter was a retired farmer
and a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. He married the former
Mary Rau on February 17, 1929, in Beaverton. She preceded him in death on
November 13, 1968. Surviving are one son, Edward of Beaverton;
one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Laviolette of Brant; and nine grandchildren. Services
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The
Rev. Henry List will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Mr.
Carpenter is in state at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-28/1976 Column - 5 Page - 6 LARRY
DEAN CARPENTER (? - 19 JAN 1958) MARY
L. (RAU) CARPENTER (10 JUNE 1907 - 3 NOV 1968) Mrs.
Mary L. Carpenter, 61, passed away Sunday morning, November 3, at the Saginaw
General Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born June
10, 1907, at South Whitley, Ind. In 1912 she came with her parents, Henry A.
and Alice E Rau to Beaverton where she spent her lifetime. She was married to
Clarence Carpenter February 17, 1929 at Beaverton. A teacher, Mrs. Carpenter
spent the past several years teaching in Midland, Gladwin and Clare County,
last teaching in the Amble School in Clare County. She was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren where she has been a faithful teacher in the
church school. Surviving besides her husband Clarence are
one son, Edward of Beaverton; and one daughter Mrs. Harold (Joyce) McKellar of
Saginaw; five grandchildren; two brothers, Earl and George Rau of Gladwin; five
sisters, Mrs. Grace Ward and Miss Elma R. Rau of Beaverton, Mrs. Carlton (Fay)
Lanphierd and Mrs. Alice Pearl Ward of Midland, and Mrs. Perley (Vida) Arnold
of Lakeland, Fla. Funeral services are being held Wednesday
(today) at 1:00 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev.
Arthur Whisler and Henry List officiating. Burial will be made in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-06/1968 Column - 4 Page - 1 LOUIS
E. CASE (1925 - 1985) ALFRED
CASTLE (1853 - 1925) HARLEY
CASTLE (1882 - 1937) LYDIA
W. (WITKOSKE) CASTLE (24 DEC 1914 - 18 MARCH 1986) Lydia
W. Castle, 71, of 208 Doane St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, March 18, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Secord Township Dec. 24, 1914, she left
Gladwin County years ago and moved back 6 years ago from Keego Harbor. Mrs.
Castle was a sales clerk for Sears-Roebuck in Pontiac for 25 years until
retiring in 1979. She was an avid bowler and golfer. The former Lydia Witkoske,
she was married to Earl Castle Nov. 24, 1935, in Pontiac. He preceded her in
death Aug. 4, 1978. Surviving are 2 step-children, one brother,
Arthur of Stafford, Conn.; 5 sisters, Mrs. Martha Knapp, Mrs. Alma LeVee, Mrs.
Edna May and Mrs. Rena Metzger of Beaverton and Mrs. Pauline Scheer of Clare; 2
step-brothers, Ray Longstreth of Beaverton and Gerald Longstreth of Loomis; and
3 step-sisters, Mrs. Opal Early and Mrs. Frances Dubey of Detroit and Mrs.
Arthella Land of Florida. A brother, Adolph Witkoske preceded her in death this
year and a sister, Nettie Ervine, in 1974. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-26/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 SARAH
E. CASTLE (1879 - 1945) DONALD
S. CAUSEY (21 OCT 1958 - 22 OCT 1958) CHARLES
H. CHANNELL (25 MAY 1903 - 17 JULY 1972) Charles
H. Channell, 69, of 4840 S. Dundas Road, Beaverton, died Monday, July 17, at
the Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of three days. A resident of
Gladwin County for 30 years, he was born in Wells County, Indiana, May 25,
1903. He came here from Flint. Mr. Channell and the former Sarah Harvey were
married in Kendallville, Ind., August 22, 1935. Surviving are his wife Sarah; four
daughters, Mrs. Frank (Leona) McManus of Traverse City, Mrs. Richard (Ethel)
Kimble of Portage, Mrs. Charles (Charlotte) Sherman of Traverse City, Mrs.
Ussery (Judy) Letson of Kalamazoo; one son, Charles of Bradenton, Fla.; and 20
grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Elder Harold Keeley officiating and burial
will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-19/1972 Column - 4
Page - 2 CHRISTINA
G. (BESSONA) CINGANO (24 OCT 1893 - 31 DEC 1960) BEAVERTON
LADY PASSES SATURDAY Mrs. Christina G. Cingano, 67, of Beaverton,
died Saturday following an illness of six months. Born in Italy, on Oct. 24,
1893, she was married to Stephen Cingano on March 5, 1910, in Chicago. They
came to Gladwin County 43 years ago from Bangor, Mich. Survivors include her husband, Steve; four
sons, Ocindo, Mike, and Floyd, of Beaverton, and Rolland, of Grand Marais,
Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Larkin, and Mrs. Rena Shady, of Beaverton;
nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Clyde Marshall officiated
and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1961 Column
- 3 Page - 1 GERTRUDE
(LOAR) CINGANO (25 MAY 1912 - 1 DEC 1994) Gertrude
Cingano, 82, of 5673 Island Dr., Beaverton, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1994 at the
Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant following a long illness.
Born May 25, 1912 in Clare County, Mrs. Cingano was a life-time resident of Gladwin
County. She is survived by 4 brothers, Robert Loar
of Clare, Leo Loar and Basil Loar, both of Beaverton; and Clinton Loar of
Zephyrhills, Fla. and 3 sisters, Ruth Brown and Donnal Brewer, both of Gladwin,
and Beulah Timmons of Beaverton. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers,
Clayton, Wilbur and Willard and 2 sisters, Mabel Newman and Zelma Loar. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Duane Koontz officiating.
Burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Contributions may be made to
the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 12-07/1994 Column - 3
Page - 6 STEVEN
J. CINGANO (3 DEC 1884 - 12 MAY 1984) Steven
J. Cingano, 99, of 5568 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Saturday, May 12, in St.
Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Padova, Italy, on
December 3, 1884, he moved to Chicago in 1908 and to Beaverton in 1916. He
farmed peppermint. Mr. Cingano was married to the former Christina Bessona
March 5, 1910 in Chicago. She preceded him in death December 31, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons, Ocindo, Rolland and
Floyd of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Louise) Newman of Beaverton and
Mrs. Ralph (Rena) Shady of Coleman; 9 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren;
and 4 great great grandchildren. A son, Mike, preceded him in death May 4,
1981. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Martin Ledwidge officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-16/1984
Column - 4 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
May 14, 1984) Steven J. Cingano,
99, of Beaverton, died Saturday evening May 12, 1984 in St. Mary’s Hospital in
Saginaw, following a short illness. He was born Dec 3,
1884, in Padova, Italy. He was a retired
peppermint farmer. He moved to Chicago
in 1908 and to Beaverton in 1916. He married the former Christina Bessona,
March 5, 1910, in Chicago. She died Oct. 31, 1960. He leaves sons,
Ocindo Cingano, Rolland Cingano and Floyd Cingano, all of Beaverton; daughters,
Mrs. Virgil (Louise) Newman of Beaverton and Mrs. Ralph (Rena) Shady of
Coleman; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren, and four great great
grandchildren. A son, Mike Cingano
died May 4, 1981. Services will be 2
p.m. Tuesday in Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Martin Ledwidge
officiating. Burial will be in Dale
Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home anytime today. LINNIE
JO CLARK (27 MARCH 1927 - 31 OCT 1992) Mrs.
Linnie Jo Clark, 65, of Morris Hill, Ind., died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1992, in
Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg, after a long illness. Born in Marshall
County, Ky., March 27, 1927, she moved to Morris Hill 2 years ago from
Beaverton. Survivors include, 2 daughters, Brenda Myers
of Morris Hill and Joyce Strunk of Warren; one brother and 4 sisters; 4
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Eugene McWherter officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-04/1992 Column - 4 Page - 2 BERTIE
EDMUND CLINGAN (18 JAN 1913 - 11 JULY 1961) TOBACCO
TOWNSHIP MAN DIES SUDDENLY Bert E. Clingan, 48, of Tobacco Township,
died suddenly Tuesday at his home of a heart attack. Born on Jan. 18, 1913, in
Buckeye Township, he spent his lifetime in Gladwin County and operated a farm
in Tobacco Township. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving him are a daughter, Rosemary
Clingan, of Santa Cruz, CA.; his mother, Mrs. Mary Clingan, of Beaverton; two
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Freeman, and Mrs. Marion Brown, of Beaverton; three
brothers, Israel, of Goldbar, Wash., and Walter and James of Beaverton. A
sister preceded him in death in 1952 and his father died on Feb. 19, 1960. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur Whisler will officiate and
burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1961 Column
- 2 Page - 1 ELENOR
E. (INGLE) CLINGAN (12 MARCH 1927 - 17 JULY 1981) Elenor
E. Clingan, 54, of 2949 Long Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, July 17, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Covington, Ohio, on March 12, 1927, she came
to Gladwin County in 1948. The former Elenor Ingle, she was married to Walter
Clingan on November 17, 1945, in Richmond, Ind. Besides her husband, she is survived by 5
daughers, Judy Wyse, Mrs. Larry (Mary) Blades, Mrs. Randy (Peggy) Morse and
Mrs. Gerdon (Susan) Russell of Beaverton and Mrs. Ron (JoAnne) Bigham of
Gladwin; 2 sons, John and Thomas of Sacramento, Calif.; her mother, Mrs. Ethel
Ingle of Covington, Ohio; 3 brothers, Charles and Scott of Covington and Don of
Laura, Ohio; 4 sisters, Mrs. Clarabelle Hottle and Mrs. Delores Erhart of Troy,
Ohio, Mrs. Vianna Brown of Los Angles, Calif. and Mrs. Leona Deeter of
Versailles, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. Elder Harold McAllister officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1981 Column - 5 Page -
2 KORAH
I. CLINGAN (17 AUG 1892 - 19 FEB 1960) ILLNESS
TAKES KORAH CLINGAN Korah I. Clingan, 67, of Buckeye Township,
died February 19, after and illness of several months. Mr. Clingan, born August
17, 1892 in Covington, Ohio, married Miss Mary Wilkerson in 1901. He was a
retired industrial worker and had resided in Gladwin County for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary
Clingan; four sons, Israel, of Goldbar, Wash., Bert, Walter, and James, of
Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Freeman and Mrs. Miriam Brown, of
Beaverto; 20 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren; a sister, Miss
Lucille Clingan, of Lilly Dale, N.Y. Funeral services were held Monday at the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Arthur Whisler and the Rev. Carl
Hilbert officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-24/1960 Column - 3 Page - 1 MARY
M. (WILKERSON) CLINGAN (8 MAY 1893 - 24 NOV 1979) Mrs.
Mary M. Clingan, 86, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Nov. 24, in the Midland
Hospital Center, after an illness of six months. Born in Clayton, Ohio, on May
8, 1893, she came to Gladwin County in 1932. She was married to Korah I.
Clingan in 1908. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons, Israel of Cle Elum,
Wash., Walter and James of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Harold (Gladys) Freeman
and Mrs. Eldon (Marion) Brown of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Neff of
Harrison; 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and one great great
grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Etoil Randall and 2 sons, Bert and Ray, also
preceded her in death. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1979 Column
- 5 Page - 2 ROBERT
CLINGAN (6 JAN 1895 - 19 FEB 1957) ROBERT
CLINGAN BURIED IN DALE CEMETERY Robert Clingan, 62, died February 19, at
Piqua Ohio as the results of an automobile accident. He was born in Piqua, Ohio
on January 6, 1895 and had lived in Gladwin County for 15 years. Mr. Clingan
was a veteran of WWI and a member of the American Legion. He had never married. Surviving are one brother , Korah, of
Beaverton and one sister Lucille Clingan. Funeral services were held Saturday
at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial was
in Dale Cemetery with Harold Crawford, Glen Stillwagon, James Methner, J. Ray
McKimmy, Don Ross and Earl Woodruff acting as pallbearers. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-27/1957 Column - 5 Page - 2 WALTER
W. CLINGAN (1924 - ?) DANIEL
A. CLINGERMAN (1858 - 1940) DORA
L. (MILLER) CLINGERMAN (1 APRIL 1867 - 26 SEP 1949) RITES
TOMORROW FOR MRS. CLINGERMAN Mrs. Dora Clingerman, 82, a former resident
of Beaverton, passed away in Flint on Monday, September 26. Funeral services
will be held at the Beaverton Latter Day Saints church on Thursday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. Elder Doty will officiate and burial will be in the Dale
cemetery. Mrs. Clingerman will be at the Hall Funeral Home until 1 o'clock the
day of the services. Mrs. Clingerman was born in Bellefontaine,
Ohio, on April 1, 1867 and came to Beaverton to live in 1910. Her husband, Dan
Clingerman, passed away on September 25, 1940. In recent years she has made her
home in Flint with her daughter. Surviving are one son, Emmett Clingerman, of
Grand Blanc; and one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Shrock, of Flint; also three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1949
Column - 4 Page - 1 DOROTHY
JOYCE CLOSE (18 AUG 1930 - ?) FREDERICK
GEORGE CLOSE (16 APRIL 1930 - 16 AUG 1996) Frederick
G. Close, 66, of Beaverton, died Friday, Aug. 16, 1996 at his home following a
sudden illness. Born April 16, 1930 in Detroit, he resided in Gladwin County
for one year since moving from Detroit. Mr. Close was employed as a truck
driver for Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Detroit for 45 years until retiring in
June 1995. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean
War. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655. Mr. Close
married the former Joyce Hayden March 6, 1954 in Liverpool, England. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4
daughters, Debra and husband Larry Melvin of Dearborn Heights, Denise Holcomb
of Detroit, Dorothy (Mo) Close of Monroe; 2 sisters, Kathleen Fallon of Lake
Orion, and Mary Ellen Brown of White Lake; 2 brothers, James Close and Patrick
Close, both of Commerce Township; and 7 grandchildren. Rites were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel with the Rev. Father John W. Mullett
officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated
08-21/1996 Column - 3 Page - 9 JOHN
L. CLYMIRE, JR (28 APRIL 1944 - 10 FEB 1990) John
L. Clymire Jr., 45, died at his home at 4566 S. M-30, Beaverton, sometime in
February, 1990. He was born April 28, 1944. No services were held and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-14/1990 Column - 4
Page - 2 ELLA
LAVERN/E (SKINNER) COCHRAN (19 APRIL 1883 - 14 NOV 1969) SERVICES
HELD FOR ELLA COCHRAN Mrs. Ella L. Cochran, 86, of Beaverton,
died Friday, Nov. 14, at the Clare Osteopathic Hospital following an illness of
one month. Born in Jasper on April 19, 1883, she had resided in Gladwin County
for the past 68 years. Mrs. Cochran was a life member of the Beaverton O.E.S.
No. 386 and the Dale Billings Ladies Aid. The former Ella Skinner, she was married
to Robert B. Cochran on June 19, 1902, in Jasper. He preceded her in death on
May 7, 1957. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Velma McKimmy, of Beaverton and
Mrs. Goldie Colbeck, of Saginaw; three grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. A.H. Keesler officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1 ROBERT
BERTON COCHRAN (12 MAY 1878 - 7 MAY 1957) DEATH
TAKES BEAVERTON MAN AT 79 Beaverton---Robert Cochran, 79, a resident
of Gladwin County for more than 50 years, died Monday evening at the Midland
Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Cochran was a retired farmer. He was born
May 12, 1878 in Carter County, Tenn. He married the former Ellen Skinner in
June, 1902. Mr. Cochran was a member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. He is
survived by his wife, Ellen, two daughters, Mrs. Ellis McKimmy, Beaverton, Mrs.
Theodore Colbeck, Saginaw; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren;
three brothers, Nat Cochran, Midland, George Cochran, Blissfield, and James
Cochran Unicoi Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Friday from the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. Vernon Summers will
officiate assisted by the Rev. Earl Atkinson. The services will be under the
auspices of the Beaverton F& AM. Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home
in Gladwin on Wednesday. After Wednesday, friends may call at the Cochran
family residence in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/1957 Column -
3 Page - 1 Note: It is not known when Bob Cochran came
to Michigan, and why he chose Billings, MI (the corner of M-30 and Brushaber
Roads) to settle. He and Jap Mann built the log cabin that he and his future
wife, Ella Skinner, would live in. Bob cleared much of the land himself. Both
of his daughters were born in the house. Later, they built a modern home near
the old log house. Bob's brother, Nat, came to stay with them
in the log house in about 1907, which would have made Nat about 21 years old.
Nat stayed with them until he married in 1909. {In Memory of George Bradford
Sterling who authored (4) Family Tree Books. This notation from Book on
Descendants of James Whitfield Cochran}. CORLIS
G. COLBECK (2 OCT 1926 - 3 MARCH 1934) CORLIS
COLBECK DIES Corlis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Colbeck,
died at his home at Beaverton, Saturday, March 3. He was born October 2, 1926.
His parents and one brother Lavon survive him. Funeral services were held at
the home Tuesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Raymond Norton followed
by burial at Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-08/1934 Column - 7
Page - 4 EVA
L. COLBECK (1897 - 1923) JOAN
ELLEN COLBECK (1936 - 1 JAN 1944) SERVICES
TUESDAY FOR JOAN COLBECK Services were held Tuesday at the Hall
Funeral Home here for Joan Ellen Colbeck, 8, daughter of Herman and Onalee
Colbeck, who died on Jan 1, 1944. The Rev. Willis Schrock, of Beaverton,
officiated at the services and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-05/1944 Column - 3 Page - 1 LAVERE
W. COLBECK (1922 - 1923) MILFORD
T. COLBECK (9 APRIL 1888 - 13 FEB 1969) SERVICES
HELD FOR MILFRED COLBECK Milfred T. Colbeck, 80, of Tobacco Township,
died Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Saginaw County Hospital following a long
illness. Born in Billings Township on April 9, 1888, he had spent his lifetime
here and farmed. Mr. Colbeck was married to the former Nellie Noble on July 17,
1911, in Midland. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1961. Surviving are one son, Kenneth of Saginaw;
one grandson, James of Saginaw; and two great grandchildren. Rites were held
Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry List
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated Aft
or Abt. 0213/1969 Col - ? Page - ? {Note Indexed}. NELLIE
E. (NOBLE) COLBECK (18 FEB 1892 - 7 JULY 1961) RITES
HELD FOR NELLIE COLBECK Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Nellie E. Colbeck, 69, of Tobacco Township,
who died Friday after an illness of six weeks. The Rev. Gordon Showers
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Born on February 18, 1892, in Lyons,
Ohio, the former Nellie E. Noble was married to Milford Colbeck on July 17,
1911, in Midland. They came to Gladwin County in 1914 from Flint. Survivors include her husband Milford of
Beavertn; a son Kenneth, of Saginaw; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Fraser, of Pontiac;
two brothers, Carl Noble, of Saginaw and Samuel Noble, of Lansing; and one
grandson; James, of Saginaw. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1961 Column - 4
Page - 1 EDWIN
LLOYD COLGAN (18 SEP 1925 - 28 OCT 1985) JUANITA
MAE (MCKIBBIN) COLGAN (26 MARCH 1908 - 10 JAN 1994) ELIZABETH
COLLET (1893 - 1989) HERMAN
COLLET (1888 - 1974) STEPHANIE
LYNN COLLET (1973 - 1975) VERA
M. (HAYWARD) COOK (7 JUNE 1905 - 12 JUNE 1998) Vera
M. Cook, 93, of Beaverton, died June 12, 1998 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home
after a long illness. Born June 7, 1905 in Evart, she lived in Gladwin County
since 1985, and previously lived in Pontiac. She was a kitchen supervisor at
the State Hospital in Kalamazoo, retiring in 1967. She was also a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Nazerene. Vera married Otis Cook, and he preceded her
in death in 1992. Surviving are two sons, Daniel Sturgis of
Beaverton, and Charles Sturgis of Texas; four daughters, Naomi Fagg of Gladwin,
Bernita Hall of Lansing, Vera Motter of Kalamazoo, and Linda Hall of Arizona;
one brother, Charles Hayward of Pontiac; three sisters, Leitha Wirt, Christine
Ballard, and Maxine Carlyle, all of Pontiac; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren;
and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter,
Leona Marshall, April 2, 1993, and five brothers and sisters. Services were
held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Rev. Mark
Moore officiating. Burial was in Tobacco (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Beaverton Church of the Nazerene. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-17/1998 Colum - 5
Page - 2 MARGARET
M. (SMITH) COOPER (5 APRIL 1895 - 30 SEP 1965) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MARGARET COOPER Mrs. Margaret M. Cooper, 70, of Hamilton
Township, Clare County, died Thursday in the Gladwin Hospital following an
illness of three weeks. The former Margaret Smith was born in Morrice on April
5, 1895. She came to Clare County 20 years ago from Flint. Mrs. Cooper was a
member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Gladwn, and Past Matron of the Gladwin
O.E.S. She was married to Phillip Ross Cooper on May 13, 1961 in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Myrta Grine, Albion, N.Y., and Mrs. Mildred Eastridge, Flint; and
two brothers, Charles and Anson Dick Smith, of Flint. Services were held Sunday
at 2:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Franz Ollerman officiated and
burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-06/1965 Column - 5
Page - 1 DONNA
(BLADES) CORNELL (14 JULY 1915 - 2 APRIL 1969) SERVICES
HELD FOR DONNA CORNELL Donna P. Cornell, 53, of Gladwin, died
Wednesday, April 2, in the Gains Rest Home, Gladwin, following a long illness.
Born in Tobacco Township on July 14, 1915, she had spent her life here. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Blades, of Beaverton; three brothers, Adrian, Lloyd (Mike) and Clare of
Beaverton; and two sisters, Mrs. Jeanne Riley, of Lake City and Mrs. Barbara
Morgan, of Taylor. Private services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home. The Rev. A. H. Keesler officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/1969 Column - 4 Page - 1 JAMES
F. CORNELL (24 APRIL 1916 - 20 FEB 1973) James
F. Cornell, 56, of Parkway Beach, Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Feb. 20, at
his home. Born in McClure, Ohio, on April 24, 1916, he came to Gladwin County
46 years ago from Ohio. Mr. Cornell was a farmer. He was married to the former
Velva Blades on Oct. 16, 1937, in Tobacco Township. Besides his wife, he is survived by five
daughters, Mrs. Joyce Geasler of Lake, Mrs. Lois Vandervede, Mrs. Melody Reid
and Nancy of Gladwin and Mrs. Ann Muma of Saginaw; two sons, Franklin and
George of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Maude Cornell of Beaverton; one brother,
William of Beaverton; and six sisters, Mrs. Hazel White, Mrs. Katherine
Stillwagon, Mrs. Hilda Powell and Mrs. Viola Silance, all of Beaverton, Mrs.
Helen Yager of Shields and Mrs. June Buck of Walled Lake. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller will officiate and burial will be
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1973 Column - 5 Page -
2 ROBERT
JAMES CORNELL (25 APRIL 1946 - 8 AUG 1968) SERVICES
HELD FOR ROBERT CORNELL Robert James Cornell, 22, of Parkway Beach,
Gladwin, died Thursday in the Gladwin Hospital following a long illness. Born
on April 25, 1946, in Monroe, he came to Gladwin County in 1957. Mr. Cornell
was engaged in farming. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Cornell of Gladwin; five sisters, Joyce and Lois of Clare, Mrs. Ann Muma
of Beaverton; Melody and Nancy of Gladwin; two brothers, Franklin in Vietnam
and George of Gladwin; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cornell and Mrs.
Elva Blades of Beaverton. One brother, Larry, preceded him in death. Services
were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-14/1968 Column - 3 Page - 1 VELVA
A. (BLADES) CORNELL (9 MAY 1914 - 15 MARCH 1973) Mrs.
Velva Cornell, 58, of Parkway Beach, Gladwin, died Thursday, March 15, at
Midland Hospital, following a short illness. Mrs. Cornell was born May 9, 1914
in Tobacco Township, Beaverton, the former Miss Velva Blades. A lifetime
resident of the county, she was married to James J. Cornell October 16, 1937,
in Tobacco Township. Mr. Cornell died February 20, preceding her in death by 22
days. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Norman
(Joyce) Geasler of Lake, Mrs. Leroy (Lois) Vande Vrede of Gladwin, Mrs. Gene
(Ann) Muma of Saginaw, Mrs. Richard (Melody) Reid, and Miss Nancy Cornell, both
of Gladwin; and two sons, Franklin and George, both of Gladwin; three sisters,
Mrs. William (Violet) Rangler of Tecumseh, Mrs. Donald (Grace) Farrow of Clare
County, Mrs. Raymond (Lois) Schaard of Beaverton; five brothers, Kenneth,
William and Shirley, all of Beaverton, Forest of Midland and Duane of Gladwin;
and 16 grandchildren. Two sons, Robert and Larry, are deceased. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday with
the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial was
in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2 DELLA
M. COTTRELL (1890 - 1973) JAMES
NOBLE COTTRELL (25 MAY 1889 - 5 AUG 1947) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR JAMES COTTRELL Funeral services for James Noble Cottrell,
58, will be held on Thursday afternoon, August 7, at 2 o'clock at the Beavertn
Presbyterian church. A short prayer service will take place at 1 o'clock at the home in Beaverton. The Rev. John K.
Osborne, of Mt. Pleasant will officiate with burial in the Dale cemetery. Mr.
Cottrell, a resident of Beaverton for the past 50 years, was born in Lyons,
Ohio on May 25, 1889, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manley Cottrell. On July 18, 1910
he was married to Miss Della Oliver, in Beaverton. He died at his home on
Tuesday after an illness of several years. Surviving are his wife, Della; five
daughters, Mrs. Ols Hildenbrand; of Detroit, Mrs. Muriel Sampson, Mrs. Helen
Methner, Mrs. Marian Snyder and Mrs. Margaret Woodruff, of of Beaverton; one
brother, Jacob M. Cottrell of Pontiac; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Ankney of
Lansing and Mrs. Gladys Boone of Detroit; also nine grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 08-06/1947 Column - 2 Page - 1 PAULINE
B. COUCH (11 OCT 1924 - 28 MARCH 1996) THOMAS
W. COUCH (18 SEP 1925 - 28 OCT 1985) Thomas
W. Couch, 60, of 3605 S. Bard Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 28, in the
Saginaw Veteran's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Normandy, Tenn., Sept.
18, 1925, he moved to Gladwin County 10 years ago from Detroit. He worked in
maintenance for Mac-O-Lac Paint Co. in Detroit. Mr. Couch served in the Army
during World War II. He and the former Pauline Richardson were married July 2,
1944, in Texas. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Chris of Mt. Clemens and Gabe of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Lia of
Sterling Heights; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m.
from the Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Beaverton. Pastor B. G. Mathews
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were
in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1985
Column - 4 Page - 2 VEOLA
M. COWAN (1 MARCH 1926 - 27 DEC 1995) RAY
CECIL COWELL (4 DEC 1903 - 12 AUG 1962) POLICE
RAY COWELL DIES MAKING ARREST SERVICES
HELD TODAY FOR OFFICER COWELL Funeral services were held for Ray C. Cowell
today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Thurlan Meredith
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Mr. Cowell had been a member of
the Gladwin City police force for the past three years. He had served as
Gladwin County sheriff from 1936 to 1942, and prior to that time as Beaverton
City, marshal for four years. He was born Dec. 4, 1903 at Ogden Center,
Lenawee County, and had lived most of his life in Gladwin County. He was
married July 4, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant to Wretha Dowell who survives along with
two daughters, Mrs. Jean Stone, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Joyce Hart, of Saginaw;
two sons, Donald, of Gladwin, and David, of the U.S. Navy; 15 grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. Chief of Police Al Erdman lauded Mr. Cowell as a
conscientious and dedicated police officer. Gladwin City Police Officer Ray C. Cowell,
58, died while on duty early Sunday morning following the arrest of a Gladwin
man. Funeral services are being held today at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home.
Cowell and Patrolman Gean Ridley, were on routine patrol Sunday morning at 3:10
a.m. when they saw a car crash into a stop sign at the corner of Cedar and
Bowery Avenues. The car was driven by Kent Alvin Wray, 23. With him in the
vehicle were his brother, Leon Marvin Wray, 20, and Norman Paul VanHorn, Jr.,
20, all of Gladwin. Ridley said that as Officer Cowell was
issuing a reckless driving ticket to Kent Wray, he was profanely abused by Leon
Wray and when the summons was completed Cowell placed Leon under arrest as a
drunk and disorderly person and started to walk him to the county jail a block
away. Kent was reported to have intervened forceably and a scuffle ensued and
Officer Cowell wrestled Kent to the ground. The tustle ended, Wray agreed to go
peacefully to jail and the men had regained their feet when Cowell suddenly
collasped, Ridley reported. Ridley immediately placed Leon and VanHorn under
arrest and turned his attention to the stricken officer. Cowell was taken to
the Gladwin Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. K. D.
Coulter at about 3:20 a.m. An autospy, ordered by Prosecutor Cyrus Y. AtLee,
revealed that he died from over exertion, Coroner Jerry Miner reported,
according to Chief of Police Al Erdman. The trio was confined in the Gladwin County
jail and the Clare County jail at Harrison until Monday when they were
arraigned in Justice Walter Hopson's court and fined and jailed. Beer was found
in their car, officers said. Leon Wray pleaded guilty to charges of a minor in
possession of intoxicating beverages and being disorderly. Norman VanHorn was
likewise charged with possession of intoxicating beverages and also pleaded
guilty to the count. They were fined $25 and $4.90 costs and jailed for 10 days
by Justice Hopson. Kent Wray pleaded guilty on a charge of
furnishing intoxicating beverages to minors and was given a jail term of 10
days and fined $25 and $4.90 costs. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of
reckless driving and asked for a jury trial. He was also charged with resisting
arrest and demanded examination. Bond of $700 was set on the two charges and
when it was not furnished. Wray was taken to the Clare County jail to await
examination and trial. Gladwin County Record dated 08-15/1962 Column - 2 Page -
1 DOROTHY
ISABEL COWELL (? - 5 JUNE 1916) DAVID
PATTERSON COWELL (27 JAN 1869 - 17 JAN 1952) RITES
HELD for EX-MERCHANT David P. Cowell, 83, well known Beaverton
merchant, died suddenly at his home Friday evening after suffering a heart
attack. He was born January 27, 1869, at Ogden Center, Mich., and married the
former Miss Saloma McKimmy October 30, 1890, at Ogden center. He came to
Beaverton in 1909 where he had resided since. He was employed as a farmer and carpenter
for many years. Before his retirement, about 12 years ago, he operated the D-X
gas and service station and a grocery store. He was a former member of the
Beaverton board of education, serving for 12 yeas, and was a member of the
Church of the Brethren. He was always interested in community and civic
affairs. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Perry
and Ray, former sheriff of Gladwin county; five grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, at 2 p.m., from the
Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Ernest Johnson, pastor of the Church of
the Brethren officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Serving as pall bearers
were Loren McKimmy, Ellis McKimmy, Paul McKimmy, J. Ray McKimmy, Ottomer
McKimmy and Bob Hughes. Gladwin County Record dated 01-23/1952 Column - 5 Page
- 1 MAMIE
L. (MERCER) COWELL (9 SEP 1896 - 10 DEC 1965) ILLNESS
FATAL TO EX-RESIDENT Mrs. Mamie L. Cowell Lempke, 69, of Auburn,
passed away Friday morning, December 10, in the University Hospital, Ann Arbor,
following a short illness. Mrs. Lempke, the former Miss Mamie Mercer, was born
September 9, 1896, at Clio. She came to Gladwin County with her parents as a
child. She was married to Perry Cowell December 22, 1912. They spent most of
their married life near Beaverton, moving to Clare in 1956. Mr. Cowell passed
away June 7, 1961, and she was married to Ed Lempke of Auburn July 7, 1962. The
Lempkes spent their winters at Mt. Dora, Fla. She was a member of the Auburn
Baptist Church. Mrs. Lempke wrote the Knoxville items for
the Gladwin County Record for many years, and when in Florida she wrote the
items about Gladwin County folks who were spending the winter there. She leaves
her husband, Ed Lempke; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Wilma) Schreiber of
Freeland; two grandchildren and one great grandchid; two sisters, Mrs. Frank
(Jessie) Turner of Midland and Mrs. Robert M. (Isabella) Brown of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:00
p.m. at the Auburn Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. M. D. Wolff,
officiating. A memorial service was held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was made
in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-15/1965 Column - 3 Page -
1 PERRY
MICHAEL COWELL (4 MAY 1892 - 7 JUNE 1961) Illness
Fatal to Perry Cowell Perry M. Cowell, 69, of Clare, and
formerly of Beaverton, died Wednesday, June 7, at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw,
after an illness of three months. Born May 4, 1892, Ogden Center, Lenawee
County, he moved to Tobacco Township in 1910, and to Clare six years ago. He
was a field man for Kraft Food Co. for 17 years. In 1912, he was married to the
former Mamie L. Mercer in Beaverton. He was a member of the Clare Methodist
Church, of Riverside Grange and the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Clare. Surviving besides his widow are a
daughter. Mrs. Charles Schreiber, of Freeland; a brother, Ray, of Gladwin, and
two grand-children. A daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were
held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with Rev.
Arthur Whisler and Rev. D.R. Salisbury of Clare officiating. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1961 Column - 6 Page - 1 LILLIAN
COY (1892 - 1939) ROLLIE
B. COY (8 SEP 1890 - 18 FEB 1980) Rollie
B. Coy, 89, of Beaverton, died Monday, Feb. 18, in the Gladwin Area Hospital
following a long illness. Born in Milford, Ind., on September 8, 1890, he was a
retired State Highway Department employee. Mr. Coy came to Gladwin County in
1927 and was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. He was married
to Amy L. Greenawalt on July 4, 1911. She preceded him in death on July 13,
1939. He then married Louise Bishop on August 11, 1948, in Beaverton. She died
March 15, 1965. Surviving are one son, Virgil of Houghton
Lake; 3 daughters, Mrs. Fern White of St. Helen, Mrs. F. H. (Edna) Crisman of
Elkhart, Ind. and Mrs. Richard (Florence) Roempagel of Mishawaka, Ind.; one
sister, Mrs. Chloe Stillwagon of Nappanee, Ind.; 6 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. A daughter, Vera Lemon, preceded him in death in January 1941. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-27/1980 Column
- 3 Page - 2 HATTIE
B. (MUTTON) CRAWFORD (30 MAY 1880 - 2 FEB 1955) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. CRAWFORD Mrs. Hattie B. Crawford, 74, long-time
resident of Gladwin County passed away in the Clare General Hospital Feb. 2,
following a nine weeks illness. The daughter of the lated David and Kathryn
Mutton, she was born in Ingham County May 30, 1880 and has lived in Gladwin
County for 65 years. She was married to William Crawford on November 20, 1902
at Beaverton where she has resided since. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the
Beaverton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband,
William. Funeral services were conducted Saturday
afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Elder Leon Methner
officiating and interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-09/1955 Column - 5 Page - 1 WILLIAM
CRAWFORD (7 MAY 1878 - 22 DEC 1958) FORMER
BEAVERTON MAN DIES William Crawford 80, died suddenly at his
home in Gladstone on Monday, Dec. 22. He had been a resident of Beaverton
Township for 40 years before moving to Gladstone about a year ago. He was a
life member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. The Hall Funeral Home is in charge
of funeral arrangements which have not yet been completed. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-24/1958 Column - 7 Page - 1 SERVICES
HELD FOR BEAVERTON MAN William Crawford, 80, died suddenly at his
home in Gladstone on Monday, Dec. 22. He was born on May 7, 1878, in Ann Arbor
and was married to the former Hattie B. Mutton in 1901 in Beaverton. She preceded
him in death on February 2, 1955. A retired farmer, Mr. Crawford moved to
Gladstone about a year ago from Beaverton where he had lived for 68 years. He
was a life member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Mr. Crawford is survived by
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday at 2 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home. Elder Harold Keeley officiated and burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1958 Column - 5 Page - 1 JEREMY
DANIEL CRILL (13 MAY 1979 - 29 AUG 1984) Jeremy
Daniel Crill, 5, of 5116 W. Dale Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Aug.
29, at the Midland Hospital Ceneter. Born in Southfield May 13, 1979, he came
to Gladwin County 3 years ago from Webberville. Surviving are his parents, Danield and
Marcia Crill of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Susan Havier of Rives Junction and
Melissa Havier of Beaverton; one brother, Jamie Havier of Beaverton; his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McDonald of Howell; and his great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brandreth of Lincoln Park. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 11
a.m from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-19/1984 Column - 4 Page - 8 BERTHA
V. (RISE) CROCKETT (20 SEP 1891 - 18 JAN 1976) Bertha
V. Crockett, 84, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Midland Hospital
following a long illness. Born in Allen County, Ohio, on September 20, 1891,
she had lived in Gladwin County for the past 65 years. The former Bertha Rise,
she was married to P. Grya Crockett on December 23, 1911, in Gladwin County. He
preceded her in death on August 24, 1956. Surviving are six sons, Jacob of Coleman,
Marion of Riverside, Calif., Floyd of Midland. Homer, Roger and Paul of
Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Helen) Balmer of Grass Lake and Mrs. Carl
(Viola) Roberts of Beaverton; two brothers, Ralph Rise of Florida and Fred Rise
of California; one sister, Mrs. Ethel McMahon of California; 30 grandchildren and
32 great grandchildren. Services will be held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Henry List will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-21/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2 DANIEL
L. CROCKETT (17 AUG 1954 - 29 JUNE 2003) Daniel
L. Crockett, 48, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly on June 29, 2003
at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born Aug. 17, 1954 to Homer and
Margaret Crockett in Midland. A
lifetime resident of Gladwin County, Daniel worked as a machine operator for
Huhtamaki Plastics in Coleman. He married Denise (Fischer) Crockett on Oct. 11,
1975 in Gladwin. Daniel
is survived by his wife, Denise of Beaverton; daughter and son-in-law Melissa
and Justin Minkin of Beaverton; daughter Tammi Crockett of Columbus, Ohio;
mother Margaret Blood of Bay City, Michigan; step-mother Jean Crockett of
Midland, Michigan; mother-in-law Bev Fischer of Beaverton, Michigan; sister
Dianne and Barry Woodruff of Beaverton; brothers Jeff Crockett of Phoenix,
Arizona and Bill and Karen Blood of Bay City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, his step-father Bill Blood, and
father-in-law Tom Fischer. Funeral
services will be held today (Wednesday, July 2) at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home
in Beaverton with Larry Snyder officiating. Burial will take place at Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation was held Tuesday from 2 to 9
p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. ELEANOR
G. (KEYES) CROCKETT (10 MAY 1933 - ?) HOMER
CROCKETT (26 MARCH 1923 - 8 NOV 1992) Homer
L. Crockett, 69, of 3750 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 8,
1992, at his home. He was born in Beaverton on March 26, 1923, and has spent
his lifetime there. Mr. Crockett was a farmer and a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, the Beaverton Lions Club and the Gladwin County Fair
Board. Mr. Crockett and the former Jean Godwin were married Dec. 1, 1972, in
Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Dan of Beaverton and Jeff of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Barry
(Dianne) Woodruff of Beaverton; 3 step-sons, John Broddle of Jacksonville,
Fla., Russ Broddle of Denver, Colo., and Jeff Broddle of Lansing; one
step-daughter, Marilyn Wasmuth of Troy; 3 brothers, Jacob of Coleman, Floyd of
Midland and Roger of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Viola Roberts of Beaverton and
Mrs. Helen Balmer of Chelsea; 4 granddaughters and 7 step-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by 3 brothers, Albert, Marion and Paul. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 3:30
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Gladwin County Fair. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-11/1992 Column -
4 Page - 2 JEAN
(ENGLAND) CROCKETT (1928 - ?) PAUL
GYRA CROCKETT (2 FEB 1927 - 1 JAN 1989) Paul
G. Crockett, 61, of 4350 Beaverton Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 1, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township, Feb. 2, 1927, he
had spent his lifetime her. Mr. Crockett farmed and was a member of the
Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Mr. Crockett and the former Eleanor Keyes were married
Feb. 10, 1951, in Midland County. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Michael of Hope; 2 daughters, Mrs. Frank (Kathy) Powers of Midland and Peggy
Messer of Palm Harbor, Fla.; 5 brothers, Marion of New Port News, Va., Homer
and Roger of Beaverton, FLoyd of Midland and Jacob of Coleman; 2 sisters, Helen
Balmer of Chelsear and Viola Roberts of Beaverton; 6 grandchildren and 2
step-grandchildren. A brother, Albert, preceded him in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial
Service was held Tuesday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1989 Col -
4 Page - 2 PHILLIP
GYRA CROCKETT (20 MAY 1889 - 24 AUG 1956) SERVICES
HELD FOR P. G. CROCKETT Phillip Gyra Crockett, 67, of Beaverton
township, died Friday following an illness of three days. The son of Levi and
Evelyn Crockett, he was born May 20, 1889 at Ogden Center, Lenawee County. He
came to Gladwin County 48 years ago and was a well-known farmer and stockman.
He married Miss Bertha Rise December 23, 1911 at Beaverton. Surviving are his wife; seven sons Jacob,
Roger, Homer and Paul of Beaverton, Albert of Chelsa, Marion of Grove City,
Calif., and Floyd of Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Balmer of Chelsea and
Mrs. Viola Roberts of Beaverton; and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Bretheren
with the Rev. Earl Atkinson officiating. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery.
His sons served as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1956 Column -
1 Page - 1 ROGER
A. CROCKETT (26 JAN 1925 - 8 JULY 2002) Roger A.
Crockett, 77, of Beaverton, died July 8, 2002 at home in Beaverton following a
long illness. Crockett was a lifelong resident of Beaverton, born January 26,
1925 to Phillip and Bertha (Rise) Crockett. He was a lifelong farmer and a
member of the Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292 and the Beaverton Church of the
Nazarene. He married Iva Estee in Beaverton May 12, 1950. He is
survived by his wife, two daughters, Gwenda Crockett of Harrison and Bonnie
(Ronald) Friday of Beaverton; a son, Roger C. (Pamela) Crockett of Beaverton);
six grandchildren, Allen, Timothy, Ronda and Wendi Friday and Jason and Jamie
Crockett; a great grandson, Brian Sprague; and a brother, Floyd Crockett of
Midland. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.
Funeral
services will be held Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Mark H. Moore officiating. He will be buried in
the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. The family will receive
visitors Wednesday from noon until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A special
Gladwin Eagles Memorial Service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. CORA
L. (POWELSON) CROSS (25 JULY 1868 - 17 FEB 1947) SERVICES
TODAY FOR MRS. FRANK CROSS Mrs. Frank Cross, 78, died at her home in
Beaverton on Monday morning, after a long illness. Funeral services will be
held this afternoon, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Church of the
Nazerene, with the Rev. Perry Arnold and the Rev. George Bugbee officiating.
Burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Cora L. Powelson was born in Richfield
township, Genesee county on July 25, 1868, and has been a resident of this
vicinity for many years. Surviving are her husband, Frank Cross; two sons by a
previous marriage, Emery Van Schaick, of Flint and Horace Van Schaick, of
Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Martha Russell of Davidson; three grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1947 Column - 8 Page
- 1 ENOS
CROWELL (21 APRIL 1838 - 21 SEP 1916) CROWELL---Enos Crowell was born near North
Clayton, Miami county, Ohio, April 21, 1838, and departed this life at his home
near Beaverton, Mich., Sept. 21, 1916, aged 78 years and 5 months. He was the
son of Samuel and Elizabeth Crowell, and was the third child in a family of
thirteen. Of this family circle only one, the youngest son, survives. He was married to Hannah Mohler of Bradford,
Ohio, Feb. 5, 1862, and to this union was born three children: Reuben Andrew,
who died Sept. 9 1911, Armina Margaret and Ida Elizabeth. There were also 14
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Soon after his marriage he united with
the church of the Brethren, and ever after he gave to it the fullest measure of
his devotion. When Bro. Crowell and wife moved to Michigan in 1868, they were
the only members of the Brethren church in Woodland township. At that time the
county was a wilderness, but they attended services whenever possible at
Campbell, Ionia county, making the trip of nine miles with an ox team. The
Woodland church was organized in Bro. Crowell's home and this church called him
to the office of deacon. In this capacity he was permitted to serve long and
faithfully, and no service was ever too great for him to perform. In 1898 Bro. and Sister Crowell moved to
Beaverton and a second time they entered on a pioneer experience, both in
building up a home and in helping to establish a church at this place. He was
an ardent Sunday school worker, and was the first supertendent at the old log
schoolhouse. He helped to bring about the regular preaching appointments and
the first love feast was held at his home. He was always ready to plan for the
betterment of the church, and whenever possible he rendered his assistance,
both financially and by his own personal efforts. One of his most prominent characteristics
was his faithfulness to duty. Through storm and heat he made his way to the
house of God for worship and no slight circumstances could intervene to
influence him to remain away. He was much interested in missions, and in the
work of the state district, and his last public pledge was given for the
Detroit mission. May his spirit of constancy and devotion long remain with us
as a congregation. --- Contributed. Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1916
Column - 3 Page - 1 GRACE
J. (BLADES) CROWELL (6 OCT 1909 - 19 MAY 1970) RITES
FRIDAY FOR MRS. JOHN CROWELL Mrs. Grace J. Crowell, 60, of Tobacco
Township, died Tuesday, May 19, in Midland Hospital, following as illness of
two years. The former Miss Grace J. Blades was born in Tobacco Township Oct. 6,
1909, and had been a lifelong resident of the county. She was married to John
Crowell Jan. 22, 1928, in Midland. Survivors are her husband, John; two
daughters, Mrs. Richard (Irene) Boyer, and Mrs. Shirley (Pauline) Blades; both
of Beaverton; three brothers, Earl and Dewey Blades, of Beaverton, and Percy
Parkinson, of Detroit; and one sister, Mrs. D. O. (Ella) Denison of
Williamston; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. A. H. Keesler and the Rev. F. E.
Voller officiating and burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-20/1970 Column - 2 Page - 1 HANNAH
(MOHLER) CROWELL (25 DEC 1843 - 21 FEB 1929) MRS.
ENOS CROWELL On Christmas Day, in 1843, a child was born
to John and Nacy Mohler, whom they named Hannah. On a farm near Bradford, in
Dark county, Ohio, in a family of six, she grew up thru childhood and girlhood.
When 19 years old, she married Enos Crowell; the ceremony being performed on
Feb. 5, 1862, by Elder Isaac Miller. Three children were born to them; Reuben,
Mina and Ida. In 1868 a new home was begun at Woodland, Michigan. During the
following 30 years the children grew up and married; all moving to Gladwin
county. The mother and father followed them in 1898, and located near
Beaverton, where they both lived during the remainder of their lives. Reuben,
the only son, died in 1911, and the father five years later on Sept. 21, 1916. She united with the church of the Brethren
when 18 years old, being baptized by Elder Joseph Ressor, of the Harris Creek
church, Ohio. Her religious faith was dominant through-out her life, expressing
itself in much study and thought, and loving service. The church was always one
of her chief interests. Both the Woodland and Beaverton churches were organized
in her home, she being the last charter member of the Woodland country church.
Though she read widely in books of many kinds, the Bible was her book of books.
Her mind was keen and strong to the end. A long, useful life was ended on Feb.
21, 1929, when she died. She had lived 85 years, 1 month and 26 days. Grandma Crowel will be remembered in the
church, the community, and her family group; for her kindliness of spirit, her
untiring industry, her optimism and the simple beauty of her straight-forward
life. As one of the pioneers of this county, she is known by many as a real
friend and neighbor, when living was a hard struggle. Many who never knew her
personally, know a bit of her through the flowers that grew around her, that
she loved all her life and spent most of her time with during the last years of
her life. She leaves a large family circle: Mrs.
Reuben Crowel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Archie VanDyke and family; Mr. and Mrs.
L. E. Geiser and family. She had 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren,
and many other relatives. She touched the earth And from it came Flowers of gold And white and flame. Blossoms of faith And hope born new. She touched God's hand In dim amase, And bore his fruit Thru many days. Now in his love, So high so deep, She dreams new flowers In her sleep! Gladwin
County Record dated 02-28/1929 Column - 5 Page - 1 JOHN
CROWELL (1898 - 1989) CARD
OF THANKS We would like to thank all friends and
relatives for their kindness, cards, and flowers during the loss of my husband,
John Crowell. --- Wife and family. Gladwin County Record dated 10-04/1989
Column - 1 Page - 8 SECTION B ELMER
C. CRUMPACKER (2 MARCH 1868 - 6 MAY 1920) Elmer
Crumpacker was born in Harden county, Ohio, March 1, 1863 and departed this
life in Mercy hospital, Bay City, Mich., May 6, 1920, aged 57 years, 2 months
and 6 days. He was the father of 10 children, three having preceded him to the
great beyond. The living are Mrs. Florence Lake, of Beaverton, Gladys, Mable,
Mary, Cornes, Eva, and an infant, Estella, all at home. He also leaves a
sister, Emma Bird, and a brother, Frank, two nieces, one in Ohio and one in New
York, a nephew in Beaverton, besides aunts, cousins and a host of friends to
mourn his loss. He was the fourth son of a family of seven, all having gone
before but two. Only two years since he buried his brother Zelora and aged
mother. Elmer was a hard working, honest man beloved by all who knew him. The body was brought to his brother's home
Thursday and funeral service was held at Dale. He was laid to rest by the side
of his first wife and baby, brothers and parents. Elder Vaughan preached the
funeral sermon. Out of town visitors were his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Brown of LeGrand, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Will Newville and two daughters, and
Robert and Elmer Brown of Saginaw, Russel Arehart and family of Highwood and
Mr. and Mrs. John Crosby and son of Edenville. Pallbearers were James Dundas,
Will Snyder, Andrew Snyder, Grant Onweller, Jacob Hoover and Mr. Rhodes.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1920 Column - 4 Page - 4 FRANCIS
MARION CRUMPACKER (18 APRIL 1874 - APRIL 1962) RITES
FOR FRANK CRUMPACKER Francis Marion Crumpacker, 87, died Sunday
at his home in Tobacco Township, followig an illness of four years. Born in
Union County, Ohio, on April 18, 1874, he came to Edenville in 1886 and to
Gladwin County to his Tobacco Township farm in 1891. He wasn't married. Funeral
services were held today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-18/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1 GARNETT
CRUMPACKER (22 NOV 1829 - 22 NOV 1899) Garnett
Crumpacker was born Nov. 22, 1829 in Clark county, Ohio. Died Nov. 22, 1899,
aged 70 years. Was married to Mary A. Arehart, of Harding county, Ohio, on the
29th day of June 1856. Into their union were born seven children. He leaves a
wife and five children to mourn his loss, two of his children having passed
away before him. He joined the 45th O.V.I. at Ridgeway, Ohio. He went to
Ontario in 1862, and was gone three years. He joined the Missionary Baptists
when a young man, some few years before he was married. He was a faithful
follower in the belief. He preached to his comrades whenever it was convenient
for him. His daily life was a Christian lesson and gave example to all who knew
him. He was a faithful attendant to our Sunday-school and was teacher of the
Bible class ever since the Sunday school started, and that is two years ago. He
will be sadly missed. He was liked by everyone--always had a smile and a
pleasant, cheerful word for everyone. He belonged to the G.A.R. post in West
Mansfield, Ohio. He was in Company I. Old Soldiers served as pallbearers. His
remains were laid to rest in Tobacco cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1899, and a
large number of friends followed his remains to their last resting place. A
great many floral pieces were given by friends. He preached the gospel 36
years. Was an ordained minister a part of that time. He moved from Mt. Victory,
Ohio, in 1829, to Edenville, Midland county, Mich., where he resided, then
moving to Hope township, and afterwards moved to Tobacco township, Gladwin
county, living there five years. His last days with us were full of fun and
mirth. He ate a hearty supper and retired early, and his sons on returning from
church notied heavy breathing. On going to him they tried to rouse him, but he
never showed signs of knowing them, and soon was gone. The doctor said it was
apopolexy. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1899 Column - 2 Page - 8 DUNDAS
CORNERS. Correction---In the obituary of Garnett
Crumpacker, published in the Record a few weeks ago, the type made it read that
"he went to Ontario in 1862, and was gone three years," which is an
error. He enlisted in 1862, joined the 45th O.V.I. at Ridgeway, Ohio, and
served in the civil war to its close. Source: Gladwin County Record dated
12-15/1899 Column - 2 Page - 8 MARY
AGNES (AREHART) CRUMPACKER (7 NOV 1835 - 19 JAN 1918) CRUMPACKER---Mrs.
Mary Agnes Crumpacker was born in Alleghany county, Pa., Nov. 7, 1835, and
departed this life June 19, 1918, aged 82 years, 7 months and 12 days. Grandma
Crumpacker was a pioneer of Michigan, coming here 30 years ago and settling in
Tobacco township, living there until her death. She leaves to mourn her loss
two sons and one daughter, Frank at home, Elmer of Sanford and Mrs. Emma Bird,
of Pine Stump; also several grandchildren and several great grandchildren;
three brothers and three sisters. Heart trouble and sorrow from the loss of her
son Zelora in March hastened her death. She was the mother of seven children,
four of whom preceded her with her husband to the great beyond. Grandma will be
greatly missed in the home and in the community where she lived. The body was
laid to rest June 23 in the family lot, Dale cemetery by the side of her
husband and son. Pallbearers Rev. Arnold, Wm. Bergman, Mr. Shaffer, Mr.
Fairchild, Mr. Spencer and Mr. Quellet. Gladwin County Record dated 06-27/1918
Column - 5 Page - 5 NELLIE
CRUMPACKER (16 JULY 1876 - 26 JAN 1899) - 22 yrs, 6 mo.’s, 10 days. ZELORA
T. CRUMPACKER (24 AUG 1877 - 17 MARCH 1918) CRUMPACKER---Zelora
Crumpacker was born Aug. 24, 1877, in Union county, Ohio, and departed this
life at Mercy hospital, Bay City, March 17, where he had undergone an operation
for abscess last July, not regaining his former strength, it was necessary for
him to return for another operation, and he did not recover from the shock. He
came from Ohio with his parents 30 years ago and settled on a farm at Pine
Stump, in Tobacco township when it was quite wild. He and his brother Frank
owned their farms together, staying with and taking care of their aged mother. Zelora was a man of high morals; was honest
and upright in all his dealings, and was liked by all who knew him. His
pleasant smile will be missed in the community where he lived. He leaves to
mourn an aged mother, one sister, Mrs. Al Bird of Pine Stump, and two brothers,
Frank at home and Elmer of Midland; his father, two sisters and one brother
having gone before. The body was laid to rest in the family lot
at Dale by the side of his father, March 21. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. R. C. Mitts of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1918 Column -
5 Page - 5 AHAVA
CUTLER (1896 - 1959) WILLARD
V. CUTLER (29 MARCH 1918 - OCT 1963) ILLNESS
FATAL TO HOPE MAN Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30
p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home in Midland for Willard V. Cutler, 45, of Hope,
who died in a Detroit hospital Thursday following a short illness. Burial was
in Dale Cemetery, Gladwin County. Born in Detroit on March 29, 1918, he was
employed in the summertime as a trucker in the Detroit area, spending his
winters at Hope. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Cutler, of New York; five sisters, Mrs. Josephine O'Connell, of Livonia,
Mrs. Doris Gingerich and Mrs. Roberta Thrush, of Beaverton, Mrs. Helen Olson,
of Portland, and Clarabelle Cutler, of New York. Gladwin County Record dated
10-23/1963 Column - 5 Page - 2 {Note:
Gingerich also known as: Gingery!} JOHN
CYLMIRE, JR (1944 - 1990) D'S LOUIS
D. DAGGETT (14 NOV 1924 - 19 DEC 1983) Louis
D. Daggett, 59, of 3138 S. M-30, Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 19, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn.,
on Nov. 14, 1924, he came to Gladwin County in 1978 from Warren. He was a
machinist for Borden Manufacturing in Roseville until retiring in 1979. Mr.
Daggett and the former Linnie Jo Peck were married in 1978 in Warren. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Don and James of Plattsburg, N.Y.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Brenda Hutson of Beaverton
and Mrs. Joyce Strunk of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Effie Daggett of Chattanoga;
one brother, William of Staten Island, N.Y.; and 6 grandchildren. Rites will be
held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Beaverton.
The Rev. Eugene McWherter will officiate and burial will be in the Dale
Cemetery. Visitation is at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-21/1983 Column - 4 Page – 2 (Midland Daily News,
Dec. 21, 1983) Louis D. Daggett, 59,
of Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 19, 1983, in Midland Hospital Center following
a short illness. He was born Nov. 14,
1924, in Chattenooga, Tenn. He was a retired machinist employed by the Borden
Manufacturing Co. in Roseville. He was a World War II veteran. Formerly of
Warren, he had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1978. He married the
former Lennie Jo Peck in Warren in 1978. He leaves his wife;
sons, Don Barry Daggett of Beaverton and James Dean Daggett of Plattsburg,
N.Y.; daughters, Brenda Hutson of Beaverton, and Joyce Strunk of Gladwin; six
grandchildren; mother, Effie Daggett of Chattenooga and brother, William
Daggett of Staten Island, N.Y. Services will be at
11 a.m. Thursday in Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Beaverton, with the Rev.
Eugene McWherter officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at Hall Funeral Home Gladwin
Chapel anytime today and at the church after 10 am.Thursday. BETTY
JEAN (SWANTON) DAILEY (7 MARCH 1927 - 29 FEB 1996) Betty
Jean Dailey, 68, of Coleman, died Thursday, Feb. 29, 1996. Born March 7, 1927,
she was a member of the Grace bible Church of Beaverton and avidly enjoyed
teaching bible school. Surviving are her 6 sons and 3 daughters,
Glenn and Madonna Newcomb of Sanford, Ruthann and Red Muchison of Tennessee,
Carol and Jim Fenske of Midland, Tony and Connie Newcomb of Sanford, Don and
Charlotte Newcomb of Hope, John and Anna Newcomb of Midland, Darlene and Lee
Ranck of Coleman, Dave and Cheryl Newcomb of Sanford, Bobby and Stacey Dailey
of New Mexico; 3 brothers, Dick Swanton of Beaverton, Joe Swanton of Beaverton,
and L. J. Swanton of Ringling, Mont.; 3 sisters, Maxine Daniels of Coleman,
Mary Mason of Beaverton, and Marie Sersaw of Oil City; 32 grandchildren; and 20
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Allen
Newcomb. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the
O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc., Coleman. Pastor Jim Walters officiated and burial
was at the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may wish to consider Grace Bible Church of Mid-Michigan Hospice. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-06/1996 Column - 3 Page - 7
DANIEL
DANIELAK (1939 - 1985) HELEN
F. DANIELAK (1918 - ?) STANLEY
DANIEL DANIELAK (26 MARCH 1918 - 6 MARCH 1994) Stanley
Daniel Danielak, 75, of Beaverton, died Sunday, March 6, 1994. He is survived
by his wife, Helen; one daugther, Mrs. Terry (Debra) McCartney of Rochester
Hills; one brother, Victor; one sister, Gennie Sitek; 9 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel. Rites will be
held Thursday at noon from St. Anne's Catholic Church, Edenville. He will be in
state from 11 a.m. until time of mass. The Potere-Modetz Funeral Home in
Rochester is in charge of services. Gladwin County Record dated 03-09/1994
Column - 6 Page - 2 ANNA
M. DAVIS (19 MARCH 1865 - 7 SEP 1962) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. DAVIS, 97 Mrs. Anna M. Davis, 97, died at her home in
Midland County, Friday, Sept. 7 after a long illness. She had been a Beaverton
resident for 40 years, prior to moving to Midland County 13 years ago. Mrs. Davis was born March 19,
1865, in Miami County, Ohio. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Mary Davis
of Beaverton and Mrs. Louis Berg of Midland; two sons, Andrew, of Battle Creek
and Arthur of Akron, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Angle of Covington, Ohio,
and Mrs. Charles Boman of Dayton, Ohio, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday from the
Church of the Brethren where she was a member with the Rev. Arthur Whisler,
assisted by the Rev. Randall Roose, officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1962 Column - 3 Page - 2 KENNETH
W. DAVIS (16 AUG 1902 - 4 JULY 1985) Kenneth
W. Davis, 82, of 485 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, July 4, in the Midland
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Nottawa Township, Isabella
County, Aug. 16, 1902, he spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Davis
was a mechanic in the Beaverton School System and was also self-employed. He
was a member of the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. Mr. Davis and the former Rose
Hooper were married Oct. 16, 1927, in Beaverton. Besides his wife he is survived by 3 sons,
Norm of Gladwin and Donald and Stanley of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Waldo
(Beulah) Hover of Beaverton; one brother, Harry of Tampa, Fla.; 7 grandchildren
and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elders Harold Keeley and Leon Methner
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-10/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARY
E. DAVIS (19 NOV 1900 - 26 JAN 1990) Mary
E. Davis, 89, of Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 26, 1990, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Covington, Ohio, Nov. 19,
1900, she moved to Gladwin County years ago. Miss Davis was a teacher for the
Gladwin Rural Schools until retiring. She was a member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren and taught Sunday School. Surviving is a sister, Mae Berg of
Midland. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Dale Cemetery with Elder
Arthur Wade officiating. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 ROSE
(HOOPER) DAVIS (30 JULY 1908 - 21 JAN 1995) Rose
Davis, 85, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Jan. 21 1995 at St. Mary's Medical
Center in Saginaw following a long illness. Born July 30, 1908 in Gladwin
County, she was employed by Brown Machine Co. and Beaverton Rural Schools until
retiring in 1969. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren. The former Rose Hooper married Kenneth Davis Oct. 27, 1927 in Beaverton.
He preceded her in death July 4, 1985. Surviving are 3 sons, Norm and wife Dorothy
of Gladwin, Donald of Beaverton, and Stan and wife Judy of Beaverton; one
daughter, Beulah and wife Waldo Hover of Beaverton; one brother, Fred Hooper of
Beaverton; one sister, Edith Wilkinson of Beaverton; 7 grandchildren; and 9
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Glenn and Earl
Hooper and one sister, Mina Metcalf. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today
(Wednesday) from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Kenneth
Golay officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township.
Arrangements were handled by the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated
01-25/1995 Column - 2 Page - 6 SALOMA
IRENE (MCKIMMY) - COWELL - DAVIS (7 AUG 1873 - 2 FEB 1958) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. SOLOMA DAVIS Funeral services were held for Mrs. Saloma
Cowell Davis, 84, today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Brethren in
Beaverton. The Rev. G.W. Miller and Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated at the
services. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Mrs. Davis died on Sunday, February 2, at
the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Vern Stone, Route 2, Beaverton. A Gladwin
county resident for 48 years, Mrs. Davis was born on Aug. 7, 1873, in Preston
county, West Virginia. The former Miss Saloma McKimmy was married to David P.
Cowell in Lenawee county in 1890. Mr. Cowell died on Jan 17, 1952. On Dec. 4,
1952, she was married to Henry Davis, who survives her. Other survivors are two
sons, Ray of Gladwin and Perry of Clare; five grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ada Corbin, of Adrian; and three brothers,
Theodore McKimmy of Beaverton, Fred McKimmy of Adrian and Alvin McKimmy of
Toledo, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1958 Column - 5 Page - 1 KENNETH
W. DAVIS (16 AUG 1902 - 4 JULY 1985) Kenneth
W. Davis, 82, of 485 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, July 4, in the Midland
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Nottawa Township, Isabella
County, Aug. 16, 1902, he spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Davis
was a mechanic in the Beaverton School System and was also self-employed. He
was a member of the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. Mr. Davis and the former Rose
Hooper were married Oct. 16, 1927, in Beaverton.
Besides his wife he is survived by 3 sons, Norm of Gladwin and Donald
and Stanley of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Waldo (Beulah) Hover of Beaverton;
one brother, Harry of Tampa, Fla.; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton
Chapel. Elders Harold Keeley and Leon Methner officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-10/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2 STEVEN
RAY DAVIS (23 JUNE 1970 - 14 NOV 1973) WILLIAM
E. DAVIS (17 OCT 1868 - 2 JULY 1949) William
E. Davis, 80, a Tobacco township farmer, died on Saturday, July 2, at his home
after suffering a heart attack on Friday evening. He was born on October 17,
1868, at Peru, Indiana, and on March 17, 1895, married Miss Ann Mohler at
Covington, Ohio. In 1904 they moved to Coleman and five years later came to
Tobacco township. He was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Andrew of
Battle Creek and Arthur of Akron, Ohio; two daughters, Mary E. Davis of Saginaw
and Mae V. Berg of Midland; one brother, Thomas Davis of Indiana, and one
sister, Elizabeth Miller of Virginia; also two grandchildren. Funeral services took place at 10:30 o'clock
on Tuesday morning at the Brethren church. Rev. Ernest Jehnsen officiated and
burial was in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-06/1949 Column
- 6 Page - 1 E.
G. DAWSON (? - 2 MAY 1921) FORMER
MIDLAND MAN DIES AT BEAVERTON BETTY
J. DAY (5 MARCH 1927 - 14 FEB 1993) ANNA
C. DEMING (1864 - 1915) FERN
(MILLER) DEMING (21 JAN 1902 - 28 DEC 1998) VIRGIL
C. DEMING (8 FEB 1898 - 18 SEP 1968) EX-RESIDENT DIES IN FLINT Funeral services for Virgil C. Deming, 70,
of Flint were held at the Dale Methodist Church, Beaverton, September 21, at
2:00 p.m. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated and burial was made in the Dale
cemetery. The son of Wilbur and Anna Deming, he was born February 8, 1898. The
Demings were former residents of Tobacco Township. He was a World War I veteran
serving with the 125th Infantry, Co. K, and was wounded in action in France
July 31, 1918. He later became a postal worker. His hobby was photography. On
May 26, 1963, he was married to Fern Johnson, the former Miss Fern Miller, who
survives him. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Marion (Peggy) Martin, of
Adrian; and one son, John of Tecumseh; three brothers, Harold and Seward of
Adrian and Douglas of Chicago; and six grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-09/1968 Column - 4 Page - 2 ELLA
(CANTLEY) DENNIS (ABT. 14 JAN 1870 - 4 MARCH 1907) - Located inside a Big Tree. Ella
Cantley Dennis died at her home in Tobacco March 4, 1907, at the age of 37
years, 1 month and 18 days. She was married March 5, 1895, to which union was
born three sons and one daughter, all of whom survive except one son. Besides
husband and children she leaves her parents, three sisters and four brothers to
mourn her loss. She was a true Christian, having been converted at the age of
19. Funeral was conducted by a minister from aboard, and interment took place
in Dale cemetery. Friends and neighbors of the bereaved family extend heartfelt
sympathy. Gladwin County Record dated 03-14/1907 Column - 3 Page - 1 BIRDIE
W. DEVENNY (1890 - 1937) CASH
ALDON DEVENNY (8 OCT 1886 - 25 DEC 1947) LOSES
LIFE IN M-18 MISHAP BEAVERTON
MAN KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY CAR CHRISTMAS NIGHT Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
for Cash Aldon DeVenny, 59, of Beaverton, who was fatally injured Christmas
night when struck by an automobile. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery
following services at the Hall Funeral Home at which Rev. E. S. Hollinger, of
the Brethren Church, officiated. Mr. DeVenny was walking along M-18 north of
Beaverton in a heavy snowfall when he was hit by a car driven by Dick D.
Childs, 20, of Grenieer Field, Manchester, N. H. In a statements to
investigating officers, Childs said that he was momentarily blinded by the
lights of an approaching vehicle in the heavy snow fall. He said he applied his
brakes when he saw the pedestrian in his headlights, but was unable to stop in
time to avoid striking DeVenny. Childs, a soldier on leave, was releashed
after making his statement to Sheriff Arthur Kelly and State Troopers Edsel
Duvall and John Ryan of the Bay City post. Coroner Lewis Reigle said that head
injuries caused DeVenny's death and that he also suffered compound fractures of
both legs and a broken right arm. Mr. Devenny was born Oct. 8, 1888 in Meigs
county, Ohio, and had been a resident of Gladwin county for 27 years. More
familiary known as "Jerry" he was a carpenter by trade. Mrs. DeVenny
died 12 years ago. He is survived by his son, George of Beaverton, and one
grandson. Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1947 Column - 2 Page - 1 GEORGE
J. DEVENNY (17 OCT 1914 - 4 JUNE 1997) George
J. DeVenny, 82, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home after a short illness. Born Oct. 17, 1914 in Akron, Ohio, he lived
in Gladwin County his entire life. George married the former Pearl Suter, Sept.
25, 1938 in Beaverton. He had been employed by Brown Machine in
Beaverton as an electrician for 12 years, retiring July 1, 1976. He was a
charter member of the Tobacco River Muzzle Loaders and N.R.A. Besides his wife,
he is survived by one son, Richard and wife Sandra of Beaverton; two
granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Mr. Neil Lucas officiating. Burial was
in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an expression
of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to MidMichigan Visiting Nurse
Association. Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1997 Column - 4 Page - 2 PEARL
E. DEVENNY (1920 - ?) HAROLD
EDWARD DICLER (19 MAY 1941 - 8 NOV 1981) Harold
Edward Dicler, 40, of St. Mary's, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 8, in Joint Township
Hospital, St. Mary's, following complications of phlebitis. He was born in St.
Mary's on May 19, 1941, and was employed in the laboratory at Goodyear for 16
years. He served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam and was a member of the
R.L.D.S. Church where he served as an Elder, treasurer, district officer and
junior stewardship. He was married to Sharon Peterson of Beavertn, June 12,
1965. Besides his wife, he is survived by his
mother, Alma Dicler; one sister and one brother of Ohio. Rites were held today,
Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the church in St. Marys. A commital service will be
held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Elder Hugh Lewis will
officiate. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2 DONALD
C. DOANE (1926 - 1995) DOUGLAS
DOANE (6 JULY 1958 - 7 DEC 2001) Douglas Doane, 43, of Beaverton, died
Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at The Laurels in Mt. Pleasant, after battling cancer for
16 years. Born July 6, 1958 in Clare, he was the son of Donald and Lily Mae
(Eddy) Doane. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Douglas married
Bridget (Zolina), June 15, 1991 in Edenville. He was a salesman for Ace
Hardware in Midland. Besides his wife he is survived by his
mother, Lily Mae Doane of Beaverton, two brothers, Donald M. and wife Terri of
Beaverton, and H. Dean and wife Kim of Grand Blanc; three sisters, Dorita and
husband George Beal of Bridgeport, Vickie Pierce of Beaverton, and Wendy and
husband Jack Nichols of Standish, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his father. Services
were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Father
Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-12/2001 Column - 6 Page - 2 LILY
M. DOANE (1926 - ?) EDNA
L. DODMAN (1924 - 2001) ROBERT
C. DODMAN (1923 - 1999) FRED
ELROY DOWNING (31 OCT 1905 - 1 SEP 1979) Fred
E. Downing, 73, of 311 West Brown St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 1, at
his home after a short illness. Born in Sullivan County, Mo., on October 31,
1905, he came to Gladwin County in 1945 from Lansing. Mr. Downing worked for W.
H. Hall and Son Lumber Co. in Beaverton and was a member and past member of the
Beaverton Masonic Lodge No. 453. He was married to Julia Hitchcock on July 22,
1929, in Bowlling Green, Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Richard of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Maynard (Jean) Hughes of Midland, Mrs.
Junior (DeeDee) Grove and Mrs. Brian (Debbie) Genaw of Beaverton; 2 brothers,
Wayne and Mike Downing of Miland, Mo.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Grace Hardinger and Mrs.
Hazel Hope of Green City, Mo. and Mrs. Lula Cornmesser of Waterloo, Iowa; 17
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A
Masonic Service was held Monday at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated
09-05/1979 Column - 1 Page - 2 JULIA
LAVINA (HITCHCOCK) DOWNING (2 MARCH 1910 - 26 JAN 1996) Julia
L. Downing, 85, of Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 26, 1996 at home following a
long illness. Born March 2, 1910 in Gratiot County, she resided in Beaverton
for the past 40 years. Mrs. Downing was a member of the Beaverton Chapter of
the Order of the Eastern Star No. 386 and the Grace Bible Church in Beaverton.
The former Julia Hitchcock married Fred E. Downing July 22, 1929 in Bowling
Green, Ohio. He preceded her in death Sept. 1, 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters, Nora Jean Hughes,
Bonita and husband William Gedney, and Debra and husband Brian Genaw, all of
Beaverton; one son, Richard and wife Bonnetta of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Carl
and Mike Hitchcock, both of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Clara Lane and Velma Hall,
both of St. Louis; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild. Rites were held at 1 p.m. Monday from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. Pastor Jim Walters officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. A special memorial service by the
Order of the Eastern Star was held Sunday evening. Those planning an expression
of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Grace Bible Church in Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1996 Column - 3 Page - 7 BETTY
R. (TOWSLEY) DREHER (5 JULY 1924 - 1 AUG 2005) Betty R.
Dreher, 81, of Cordova, Tennessee, died Aug. 1, 2005 at Baptist Hospital in
Memphis, Tennessee, following a long illness. She was born July 5, 1924, in
Toledo, Ohio. She married William on Oct. 25, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio; he preceded
her in death in 1994. She was employed as a factory worker at Valonite Metal in
Royal Oak. She lived in Tennessee for the past year, having previously resided
in Arkansas. She is
survived by a son, Timothy (Tammy) Dreher of Clarkston; two daughters, Jean
Sellers of Cordova, Tennessee, and Marilou (Oscar) Guerrero of El Paso, Texas;
a grandson, Glen; and Great grandchildren, William, Michael, and Jonathon. She
was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters, and two brothers. Funeral
services were held Aug. 4 at the Tobacco Township Cemetery in Beaverton. The
Rev. Karen Blatt officiated. WILLIAM
H. DREHER (20 DEC 1919 - 16 MARCH 1994) William
H. Dreher, 74, of 1053 McKimmy Dr., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, March
16, 1994, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. He was born in
Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1919, and moved to the county in 1988 from Pontiac. Mr.
Dreher had spent his summers and recreation time in the county for 28 years. He
was a floor molder for General Motors in Pontiac and retired in 1982 after 22
1/2 years. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Mr. Dreher and the former Betty Towsley were
married Oct. 26, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Timothy of Huston, Texas; 2 daughters, Jeanne Dreher of San Antonio, Texas and
Mrs. Oscar (Marilou) Guerrero of McAllen, Texas; one sister, Iva Fleischman of
Toledo, Ohio; and one grandchild. Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. David Stewart officiating. A
graveside service was held at the Tobacco Township Cemetery by the VFW.
Memorials may be made to the Dale United Methodist Church. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-23/1994 Column - 3 Page - 2 BENJAMIN
FRANKLIN DUMONT (1845 - 14 JUNE 1913) Benjamin
Frank Dumont died June 14 at the age of 68 years. His funeral was held at Dale,
Elder Flock officiating and his body was laid at rest in Dale cemetery. His
children were all with him at his death, and attended the funeral, also his
brother Charles from Ionia. Mr. Dumont settled in Tobacco township in 1877. He
leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. He enlisted at the age of 21,
and served in the Civil war, receiving an honorable discharge. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-26/1913 Column - 5 Page - 1 JAMES
GORDON DUNDAS (12 JULY 1892 - 13 SEP 1963) Funeral
services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church for James
Gordon Dundas, 71, who died suddenly Friday at his home in Tobacco Township
after a heart attack. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. A lifetime resident of Gladwin County, he was born in Tobacco
Township on July 12, 1892. A surveyor, he was married to the former Lula Snyder
on Oct. 27, 1915, in Gladwin. He was a member of Beaverton F.&A.M. Lodge No
457. Mr. Dundas was well-known throughout the
county by his work as a surveyor, and with Mrs. Dundas he had operated the Dundas
Corners Store for many years. He was in the store at the time of his death. In
1961, he served as general chairman for the Gladwin County First Settler
Centennial Celebration. Surviving are his wife, Lula; three sons,
Richard, of Beaverton, Robert, of St. Clair, and Bruce, of Hope; a daughter,
Mrs. Maxine Kintner of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Cartridge, of Toledo
and Mrs. Agnes Greer and Mrs. Alma Peterson of Flint; and a brother Jack of
Flint. A daughter, Marjorie McKimmy, preceded him in death Nov. 16, 1942.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1 JAMES
RICHARD DUNDAS (30 MARCH 1917 - 30 JAN 1974) J.
Richard Dundas, 56, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Jan. 30 in Saginaw Veterans
Hospital after an illness of two months. Born in Beaverton on March 20, 1917,
he moved back to Gladwin county from Royal Oak in 1964. He was a member of the
Beaverton Lions Club and a salesman for the Buyers Guide. Mr. Dundas was
married to the former Jeanne Pryor on April 13, 1963, in Key West, Fla. Besides
his wife, he is survived by two sons, James of Royal Oak and Donald of
Beaverton; two brothers, Robert of St. Clair and Bruce of Hope; one sister,
Mrs. Maxine Kinne of Gladwin; and one grandson. Rites were held Saturday Feb. 2
at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Zina Bennett
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-06/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2 LULA
MAY (SNYDER) DUNDAS (23 JULY 1891 - 24 AUG 1973) Mrs.
Lula May Dundas, 82, of 4520 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, August 24, at
the Gladwin Nursing Home, following a long illness. A native of Gladwin County,
the former Lula May Snyder was born in Beaverton July 23, 1891. She was married
to J. Gordon Dundas October 27, 1915, in Gladwin and they moved to Royal Oak in
1916 where they remained until 1938, when they returned to Beaverton. They
operated the Dundas Store for many years. Mr. Dundas preceded her in death
September 13, 1963. Surviving are 3 sons, Richard of Beaverton,
Robert of St. Clair, and Bruce of Gladwin; 1 daughter, Mrs. Harold (Maxine)
Kinne of Gladwin; 5 sisters, Mrs. Erma Smith of Beaverton, Mrs. Freida Bracy of
Detroit, Mrs. Blanch Morton of Lansing, Mrs. Ada Albright of California, Mrs.
Carrie Whiton of Ohio; 1 brother, Clifford Snyder of Beaverton; 13
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Zina Bennett officiating and
interment was in Dale Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1973 Column -
5 Page - 2 GLADYS
R. (STERLING) DUNHAM (1896 - 1986) GUY
A. DUNHAM (1900 - 26 DEC 1948) SERVICES
FOR GUY DUNHAM THURSDAY Funeral services for Guy Dunham, 55, will be
held at the Dale Methodist church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with
burial in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Dunham was born in Beaverton and left there
about 20 years ago, to make his home in Caro. He ended his own life with a
charge from a 12-gauge shot-gun at the home of his daughter and son-in-law,
near Caro, on Sunday, December 26. A suicide note in Mr. Dunham's pocket
indicated that he had been brooding over the condition of his health. Surviving
are his wife and several children. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1948
Column - 1 Page - 1 MERRILL
DUNHAM (1867 - 1939) NELLIE
(LAMPSON) DUNHAM (7 JULY 1866 - 3 JULY 1948) BEAVERTON
RESIDENT BURIED IN DALE Services for Mrs. Nellie Dunham, 81, were
held on Tuesday, July 6, at the Dale Methodist church with burial in the Dale
cemetery. The Rev. John Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church officiated. Mrs.
Dunham passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abbie Paxton in Sheridan
township, Clare county, on Saturday. She was born in Watertown, New York on
July 7, 1866 and was married to Merrill Dunham, who died in 1939. She has been
a resident of the Beaverton community for about 48 years. Surviving are one son, Guy Dunham, of Caro;
four daughters, Mrs. Nina Ayers, Angola, Indiana, Mrs. Abbie Paxton, of Clare,
Mrs. Isabel Glidden, of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Helen Barton, of Flint; one
brother, Elias Lampson, of Saginaw; two sisters, Miss Abbie Lampson, of Flint
and Mrs. Effie McKimmy, of Hudson; also, 23 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 07-07/1948 Column - 1 Page - 1 RUTH
DUNHAM (1905 - 1921) THELMA
DUNHAM (1904 - 1905) CHRISTINA
S. DUNNE (13 JUNE 1921 - ?) THOMAS
J. DUNNE (6 FEB 1921 - 29 JAN 1992) Thomas
J. Dunne, 70, of 31 64 Croll Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1992, in
the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Clare, after a short illness. Born in
Royal Oak, Feb. 6, 1921, he came to Gladwin County in 1957 from Birmingham. Mr.
Dunne was a sheet metal worker for Sheet Metal Workers Local 7, Zone 3. He
retired in 1981 after 24 years. Mr. Dunne and the former Christina Hackney were
married Sept. 19, 1942, in Clawson. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Gary (Merry) Blades of Beaverton, Mrs. Robert (Sherry) Weaver
of Midland and Mrs. Steve (Susan) Schmeck of Cooks; one sister, Mrs. Lenore
Oetjens of Beaverton; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by 2 brothers. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-05/1992 Column - 2 Page - 2 ALOJZY
DZIADOSZ (1882 - 1965) SOPHIA
DZIADOSZ (15 MAY 1883 - 10 JUNE 1972) E'S ELLSWORTH
JACK EAGLE (23 AUG 1909 - 3 JULY 1978) Elsworth
J. (Jack) Eagle, 68, of 4488 West Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, July 3, in
the Clare Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Cowen, W. Va., on August 23, 1909, he
came to Gladwin County in 1946. Mr. Eagle was retired from the Dow Chemical Co.
and was self-employed in construction. He served in the U.S. Army from 1934 to
1938. He and the former Catherine (Betty) Barkley were married on May 9, 1946,
in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, Wayne, a major in the
Army at Falls Church, Va., George of Clare, Gary and Charles of Beaverton; one
daughter, Joanna Statler of Farwell; 4 step-sons, Rev. Clarence Moore and Ralph
Moore of Beaverton, S/Sgt. Norbert Moore with the Army in Trenton, Ill., and
Barry Bailey of Vienna, Va.; 4 brothers, Homer of Detroit, Myles and Rodney of
Flora Home, Fla. and Rolland of Cowen, W. Va.; one sister Mrs. Garledeen Morris
of Akron, Ohio; and 21 grandchildren. Services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger and the Rev.
Clarence Moore officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-12/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2 ADA
M. (MILLER) EARLY (7 OCT 1871 - 31 JAN 1944) MRS.
IRA EARLY SUCCUMBS MONDAY Mrs. Ira Early, 72, of Beaverton, died
Monday evening after a three weeks' illness with a heart ailment. Funeral
services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren with the Rev. E. S. Hollinger officiating. Burial will be in the Dale
cemetery. Daughter of Samuel and Martha Miller, Ada Early was born in North
Manchester, Indiana, on October 7, 1871. She was married to Ira Early in
Woodland, Michigan, on June 3, 1897. The Earleys were among Beaverton's pioneer
residents, moving there in 1898. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Gaylen,
of Detroit, and Harold, of Cambridge, Massachusetts; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha
Dykhuis, of Morenci, and Mrs. Glady Huber, of Bellfontaine, Ohio; and two
sisters, Miss Olive Miller and Mrs. Weltha Long, of Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-02/1944 Column - 1 Page - 4 IRA
E. EARLY (1872 - 1956) ALTA
M. (FORD) EDDY (15 APR 1896 – 15 JUNE 1966) Gladwin County Record --- 22 June 1966 ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ALTA EDDY Mrs. Alta M. Eddy, 70, of Tobacco Township, died
last Wednesday at the Gladwin Hospital after an illness of five years. Born in Ogemaw County on April 15, 1896, she had
lived in Gladwin County 50 years. She was a member of the Edenville Seventh Day
Adventist Church. The former Alta Ford, she was married to Waine E. Eddy in
Saginaw on Nov. 10, 1915. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs.
Lloyd Crosby and Mrs. Donald Doane, both of Tobacco Township; one son, Harold,
of Norwalk, Calif; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one
foster sister, Mrs. Helen Selly, of Bay City; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva
Ford of Sacramento, Calif. Rites were held at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Hall
Funeral Home. Elder Stwart Snyder officated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. WAINE
E. EDDY (12 APR 1888 – 30 APR 1974) Gladwin County Record --- 1 May 1974 WAINE EDDY Waine Eddy, 86, of Tobacco Township, died Tuesday,
April 30, following an illness of 3 months. Born at Duck Lake, Calhoun County,
April 12, 1888, he was the son of Willis and Elta Cover Eddy. He came to Gladwin
County in 1901, from Charlotte, with his parents. Mr. Eddy and the former Alta
M. Ford were married in Saginaw November 10, 1915, and she preceded him in
death June 15, 1966. He was a farmer until his retirement. Mr. Eddy was a
member of the Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving; are 2 daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Crosby and
Mrs. Lily Mae Doane, both of Beaverton, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frances Eddy of
Norwalk, Calif.; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Harold,
died in 1972. Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home, in Beaverton, with Elder Delmar T. Burke officiating. Burial
will be in Dale Cemetery. ANN
(ARNETT) ELZAY (11 FEB 1909 - 10 AUG 1998) Ann
Elzay, 89, of Beaverton, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998 at Tender Care Nursing Home
in Clare after a short illness. Born Feb. 11, 1909 in Salyersville, Ky., she
lived in Gladwin County 65 years and previously lived in Kentucky. Ann married
Earl Elzay, March 25, 1934 in Roscommon. He preceded her in death Nov. 12,
1956. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two brothers, Sidney Arnett
Jr. of Chelsea, and Boyd Arnett of Lowell; one sister, Prude Salyers of
Chelsea; one niece, Etta Jean Hughes of Harbor Springs; one grand niece,
Carolyn Hughes of Harbor Springs; and one grand nephew, Patrick Hughes of
Livonia. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and five
brothers. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m.
Tuesday with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dale
United Methodist Church. Arrangements were in charge of Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 08-12/1998 Column - 3 Page - 2 CURT
WILLARD ELZAY (7 OCT 1889 - 24 MAY 1961) ILLNESS
FATAL TO CURT ELZAY Curt Willard Elzay, 71, of Beaverton, died
Wednesday at the Clare General Hospital after a short illness. A retired oil
worker, he was born Oct. 7, 1889, in Blufton, Ohio, coming to Gladwin County in
1926. He was married to the former Ottie Malosh in 1950 at Sand Lake. Surviving besides his widow, are a daughter,
Mrs. Etta Jean Hughes, of Detroit; four step-sons, John and Edward Malosh, of
Beaverton, Richard Malosh of Gladwin and Donald Malosh of Flint; two
step-daughters, Mrs. Berniece Davis, Manitou Beach, and Mrs. Helen Rise of
Lake; three grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Showers
officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-31/1961 Column - 6 Page - 1 EARL
N. ELZAY (25 MAY 1883 - 12 NOV 1956) ILLNESS
FATAL TO EARL ELZAY Earl N. Elzay, 73, died at his home in
Tobacco Township on November 12 after a three months illness. He had been a
resident of Gladwin county for 29 years. Mr. Elzay was born in Findley, Ohio on
May 25, 1883. In 1934 he was married to the former Ann Arnett in Roscommon.
Surviving Mr. Elzay are his wife; one brother, Curtis of Beaverton; and four
sisters, Mrs. Eva Sero and Mrs. Grace Park of Detroit, Mrs. Fay Gravitt and
Miss Daisy Elzay of Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Verne Summers officiating. Burial
will be in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1956 Column - 2
Page - 1 FANNY
MARIE ELZAY (1904 - 1939) OTTIE
S. (PERRY) MALOSH - ELZAY (30 AUG 1900 - 23 FEB 1983) Mrs.
Ottie S. Elzay, 82, of 503 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly of a heart attack
at her home Wednesday, Feb. 23. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on August 30,
1900, had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the
Beaverton United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in
Harrison. The former Ottie Perry, she was married to Ralph E Malosh March 5,
1919. He died June 14, 1943. She married Curt Elzay in November 1950 and he
preceded her in death May 24, 1961. Surviving are 4 sons, John and Edward of
Beaverton, Donald of Flint and Richard of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Delbert
(Berniece) Davis of Harrison and Mrs Alvin (Helen) Rise of Silver Springs,
Fla.; 2 brothers, Sheridan of Spokane, Wash, and Jessie of Hazel Park; 2 sisters,
Mrs. Vesta Conley of Mexico Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Mae Smith of Bradenton, Fla.;
26 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial
was in the Beaverton Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-02/1983 Column -
4 Page - 2 PEARL
ENDICOTT (1928 - 1999) RICHARD
JOSEPH ENGLE (31 DEC 1962 - 13 MARCH 1966) YOUNGSTER
DROWNS SUNDAY A three-year-old Gladwin youngster drowned
Sunday morning about 11:05 a.m. while playing near the dam on Wiggins Lake.
Richard Joseph Engle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle, of 2674 Parkway,
Gladwin, had been throwing stones out onto the ice when he apparently slipped
off the bank into about four or five feet of open water, investigating
sheriff's officers said. He was visiting his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Gaines, caretaker of Chappel Dam, at the time of the mishap. Gaines
recovered Richard's body and gave artifical respiration. Two Gladwin firemen,
Jack Mawhorter and Henry Ziemer, were summoned with a resusitator, but efforts
to revive the youngster failed. Richard was born in Wayne on Dec. 31, 1962.
He had lived in Gladwin with his parents for three months. Besides his parents
and grandparents, he is survived by a brother, Thomas III, at home. Services
were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Roose
officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-16/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1 FLOYD
M. ERICKSON (12 AUG 1917 - 22 SEP 1991) Floyd
M. Erickson, 74, of 5171 Pleasant Dr., Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1991,
in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness.
Born in Washington Township, Gratiot County, Aug. 12, 1917, he moved to Gladwin
County in 1980 from Mt. Clemens. Mr. Erickson was a welder for Ford Motor Co.
in Ithaca, and retired in 1980 after 22 1/2 years. He served in the Navy during
World War II and was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Mr. Erickson
and the former Vera Brohard were married Oct. 8, 1939, in St. Louis. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
brother, Maynard of Washington State; 2 sisters, Helen Reed of Florida and Mary
Johnson of California; 2 half brothers, Marshall Griffin of Flint and Lewis
Griffin of Breckenridge; and a half-sister, Connie Olson of California. He was
preceded in death by 3 sisters. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor Curtis Gordon officiated
and burial was in Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-25/1991 Column - 2 Page - 2 VERA
M. (BROHARD) ERICKSON (15 MAY 1918 - 15 JULY 1997) Vera
M. Erickson, 79, of Midland, died suddenly, Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at her home.
Born May 15, 1918 in Elizabeth W. V., she lived in Midland the past three years
and previously lived in Beaverton. She was a homemaker in her own home. The
former Vera Brohard married Floyd (Melvin) Erickson, Oct. 8, 1939 in St. Louis.
He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1991. Surviving are two sisters, Leona and husband
Carl Hayes of Midland and Louise Trimble of Orem, Ut.; and several nieces and
nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel with Pastor Dan Dickerson officiating. Burial will be in
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m tomorrow
(Thursday). Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated
07-23/1997 Column - 1 Page - 2 CEYLON
EUPER (9 AUG 1909 - 9 JUNE 1911) DROWNED
IN A WELL LITTLE
SON OF THERON EUPER OF TOBACCO TOWNSHIP. Dale, June 15--- Our neighborhood was greatly shocked Friday
afternoon when the report came out that Ceylon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Theron Euper had drowned in the well. He had been gone from the house but a
short time when he was missed, and a search was begun, when they found him in
the well. He had lifted the middle board to the cover and let it slide in the
well and it is though that he went in with the board. Dr. Sturge was called and did all that could
be done, to restore life without avail. He was 1 year and 10 months old. Mrs.
Euper's health is in a very delicate condition, having an infant daughter only
two weeks old. The funeral was held at the hall Sunday at 1
o'clock. Rev. Johnson officiating. Interment in Dale cemetery. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Gladwin County Record dated
06-22/1911 Column - 6 Page - 1 GLADYS
EUPER (1903 - 1904) - Located inside a Big Tree. CORA
LOUISE (INGALLS) FASSETT - EVANSON (31 JULY 1905 - OCT 1984) Cora
Louise Evanson, 79, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 21, in Phoniex, Ariz. Born
in Minto, N.D. on July 31, 1905, she had lived in Gladwin County 30 years. The
former Cora Ingalls, she was married to Sherman Fassett Sept. 16, 1924, in
Glasgow, Mont. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1956. She then married Oscar
Evanson on Jan. 16, 1965 and he died Sept. 19, 1977. Surviving are 6 sons, Kenneth of Coleman,
Richard and David of Gladwin, Gordon of Midland, Robert and Sherman of
Beaverton; 6 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Mishler, Mrs. Larry (Laveta) Anderson
and Mrs. Delwin (Mary Lou) Voller of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Mrs. Duaine
(Irene) Dennett of Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Raymond (Nancy) McClain of Pea Ridge,
Ark. and Mrs. Leonard (Janice) Govitz of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Ollie
Pointer of Nashua, Minn.; 38 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. A
daughter, Kathleen Fassett, preceded her in death May 7, 1955. A memorial service will be held at the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren Friday at 2 p.m. A private burial service will
be held later at the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church of the
Brethren. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 F'S CHLOE
A. (BERGMAN) FAIRCHILD (16 MAY 1882 - 1 JAN 1941) MRS.
CLAUD FAIRCHILD DIES IN DETROIT Mrs. Claud Fairchild died at her home in
Detroit New Year's Day. Services were held at her home there Friday morning and
here at Dale Methodist Saturday afternoon and burial was made in the Dale
cemetery. Rev. Harold Hodgson of the Methodist church officiated. Chloe Bergman
was born May 16, 1882, in Ohio. Surviving besides her husband are four sons,
Floyd, Clare, Ward and Dick, all of Detroit; two daughters, Maxine at home an
Mildred Krieger of Prudenville; two sisters, Laura Quelet and Nora Mishlers of
here, two brothers Lawrence and Ralph Bergman, also of Beaverton; two uncles,
Eber Bergman, of Helena, Ohio; Harvey Thomas of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-15/1941 Column - 6 Page - 4 CLAUDE
D. FAIRCHILD (4 OCT 1878 - 13 MAY 1971) Claud
D. Fairchild, 92, of 926 Dale Road, Tobacco Township, died Thursday, May 13, at
the Clare Hospital, following an extended illness. Born in Lyons, Ohio, October
4, 1878, Mr. Fairchild came to Gladwin County with his parents in 1884. He lived
here most of his life except for 21 years in Detroit. He owned and operated the
Dale Store for many years, and served as justice of the peace and in other
township offices. Mr. Fairchild was a charter member of the Dale United
Methodist Church. He was married in Detroit in November 1941 to the former Ida
French. Surviving are his wife, Ida; two sons, Clare
of Detroit, and Richard of Walled Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Kreger of
Prudenville, and Mrs. Maxine Glass of Sima, Calif,; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Esther Broka of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Two
sons, Floyd and Ward, are deceased. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Dale United Methodist Church with teh Rev. Zina Bennett officiating. Burial
was in the Dale Cemetery Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, was in charge of the
services. Gladwin County Record dated 05-19/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 CORA
FAIRCHILD (1868 - 1937) DANIEL
WEBSTER FAIRCHILD (1852 - 08 FEB 1935) FAIRCHILD
RESIDENCE AT DALE DESTROYED BY FIRE The home of D. W. Fairchild at Dundas
Corners was completely destroyed by fire Thursday noon. Sparks from the chimney
caught in the roof and before it was discovered the second story was all on
fire. Some things were saved. No insurance. The Fairchilds are staying
temporary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown. Gladwin County Record dated
03-06/1935 Column - 4 Page - 4 Daniel Fairchild passed away at his home at
Dundas corners Friday. Mr. Fairchild has been a resident of Gladwin County 50
years. Funeral at the Dale church Sunday at 2 o'clock with burial at the Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1935 Column - 4 Page - 4 DAVID
SHERMAN FAIRCHILD (8 JAN 1844 - 8 JULY 1916) David Sherman Fairchild, former resident of
Beaverton died at his home at Charlevoix, July 8. Comrade David Sherman
Fairchild was born at Greenfield Center, Huron county, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1844. He
enlisted in the Civil war, in Co. K., Thirty-eight, Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
Sept. 10, 1861, at the age of 17 years and 8 months, and was honorably
discharged May 9, 1862, by reason of a surgeon's certificate of disability.
Prompted by patriotism and devotion to his country he re-enlisted in 1863 and
served his county as a faithful soldier until the close of the war, having
given his services and offered his life to his country for two years and eight
months. He was a member of athe Baxter G.A.R. post
at Lyons, Ohio, until 1884, and after coming to Gladwin he joined Noble post
G.A.R. There Comrade Fairchild was a long sufferer from rheumatism caused by
exposure while in the service. He went with his family to Charlevoix several
years ago and made his home there until July 8 when he answered the last roll
call, at the age of 72 years, six months. He was brought to Beaverton for
burial at his former home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-13/1916 Column - 4
Page - 1 DOROTHY
(PARRISH) FAIRCHILD (1910 - 1985) EILEEN
FAIRCHILD (1900 - 1980) ELLIS
FAIRCHILD (8 JAN 1844 - 8 JULY 1916) EZRA
NOBLE FAIRCHILD (3 APRIL 1850 - 23 FEB 1927) Ezra
Noble Fairchild was born April 3, 1850, at Sharon Center, Medina county, Ohio,
and departed this life February 23, 1927, at 8 a.m., at the age of 76 years and
11 months. He was one of a family of 10 children, seven having preceded him to
the better land. March 14, 1875, he was married to Miss Phila Gillis, who
survives him. To them were born three children, the eldest having died at the
age of three months. The other two are Claude Fairchild of Redford, Michigan,
and Mrs. Bert H. Harper of Washington, D.C. In 1884 he moved to Tobacco
township, Gladwin county, Michigan, being one of the pioneers of that township.
He moved to Beaverton in 1908 where he has since made his home. His health
having failed he went to Redford in November to stay with his son, where he
died very suddenly of heart failure. Besides his widow, son and daughter, he
leaves to mourn two brothers, Marshall of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Daniel of
Beaverton, six grandchildren, two great grand children, a number of nephews and
neices and a host of friends. He was a highly respected citizen. The body was
brought to Beaverton from Detroit, Friday and the funeral services were held
Saturday morning from the Methodist church. Rev. A. J. Preston officiating.
Burial in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1927 Column - 3
Page - 4 EUGENE
FAIRCHILD (1869 - 1941) IDA
FAIRCHILD (FEB 1890 - 17 DEC 1974) DELAYED
NEWS Our community was saddened by the passing of
Mrs. Ida Fairchild last week. She was the mother of Mrs. Esther Broka and aunt
of Leonard and Jim French. Memorial services were Sunday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. at
the Dale Methodist Church. Our sympathy and prayers for her family. She will be
greatly missed. Gladwin County Record dated 01-01/1975 Column - 5 Page - 8 LILLIAN
(SORGE) FAIRCHILD (1902 - NOV 1920) {Headstone & Obituary Book don’t match}
MRS.
FLOYD FAIRCHILD Particularly sad to the people of Dale is
the death of Lillian, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sorge, and wife of
Floyd Fairchild. Her childhood was lived mostly in this community where she had
endeared herself to all. Hard to give up our loved ones to the grim
reaper in any case, it is peculiarly so when that one is sweet and fair and in
the springtime of life. Lillian graduated from Beaverton high school with the
class of "twenty" and became a bride in June. It seemed that she had
much to live for. She was a member of Dale M.E. church where she will be
greatly missed. She was also a "Gleaner" and the members of Dale
Arbor deplore their loss. The funeral was largely attended and the deepest
sympathy was expressed by all for the grief stricken parents and husband.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-18/1920 Column - 5 Page - 5 MARTHA
FAIRCHILD (? - ?) PHILLA
A. FAIRCHILD (27 AUG 1856 - 24 FEB 1946) HOLD
SERVICES FOR MRS. FAIRCHILD Mrs. Philla Gills Fairchild, 89, died at the
home of her son, Claude, of Tobacco township, on Sunday, February 24. Funeral
services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Dale Methodist church, at 2
o'clock, with burial in the Dale cemetery. The Rev. Donal Sailor officiated. Mrs. Fairchild was born in Fulton County, Ohio,
on August 27, 1856. She was married there to Mr. Fairchild i 1875, moving to
Tobacco township shortly after, they engaged in farming. In 1907 they retired
from farming and moved to Beaverton, later they moved to Detroit, where Mr.
Fairchild died in 1925. Until the last two years Mrs. Fairchild had been making
her home with her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Harper, of Arlington, Virginia. Two
years ago she returned to Tobacco township to live with her son. Mrs. Fairchild
was an active member of the Presbyterian Women's Society in Beaverton for a
number of years. Surviving besides her son and daughter are six grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-27/1946 Column - 1 Page - 1 DONALD
LYLE FARROW, SR (13 APRIL 1929 - 18 FEB 2000) Donald
L. Farrow Sr., 70, of Lake, died suddenly Friday, Feb. 18, 2000 at home. Born
April 13, 1929 in Gladwin, he was a lifetime resident of Clare County. Donald
married Grace Blades, March 23, 1957 in Beaverton. He was a mechanic for
McClure Brothers in Clare, retiring in 1982 after 36 years. He was a member of
the Lake Eagles Aerie 3761. Besides his wife he is survived by the
following children, Vickie and David Wheeler and Sheri Renas, all of Gladwin,
Judy and Michael Janice of Beaverton, Candi and Dennis Kellsey of Weidman,
Donald L. Farrow Jr. of Farwell, Roger Farrow, Eugene and Lisa Farrow of Lake,
Linda Priest of Gladwin, Sue Bard of Jackson, Timothy and Loretta Farrow of
Hope, Michael Farrow of Gladwin; stepchildren, Shirley and William Beemer of
Farwell, Alan and Muriel Armstrong of Stem, N.C.; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Krahner, and Lila Mae Mielke, both
of Gladwin, and Louella Easlick of Farwell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughters,
Patti Jo Farrow in 1964; two sons, Terry in 1972 and Thomas in 1974; one
brother, Elmer Farrow; and one sister, Lois Ann Crozier. Services were held at
1 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapter, with Rev. Mark Moore
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-23/2000 Column - 1 Page - 2 GRACE
(BLADES) FARROW (1930 - ?) PATTY
JO FARROW (28 AUG 1964 - 13 NOV 1964) SERVICES
HELD FOR INFANT Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home for Patty Jo Farrow, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Farrow, of Beaverton Township, who died at her home Friday after a short
illness. Born on August 28, 1964, she is survived by
her parents, eight brothers and sisters, Vickie, Sheri, Judy, Candi, Donald
Jr., Tommie, Roger and Clint, all at home; and seven half brothers and sisters,
Shirley and Allen both at home, and Linda, Terry, Sue, Tim and Mike. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-18/1964 Column - 3
Page - 8 THOMAS
M. FARROW (21 OCT 1961 - 29 JUNE 1974) Thomas
M. Farrow, 12, of 10919 Beaverton Rd., Arthur Township, lost his life Saturday,
June 29, in a farm tractor accident. Born in Beaverton October 21, 1961, he was
the son of Don and Velma Farrow. He was a student in the sixth grad of the
Clare Elementary Schools. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don
Farrow; 7 sisters, Shirley, Vickie, Sheri, Candi, and Judy, at home, Linda and
Sue of Beaverton; 6 brothers, Allen, Donald Jr., Roger, and Clint, at home, Tim
and Mike of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-03/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2 BABY
FASSETT (17 FEB 1960 - d: 17 FEB 1960) {Baby Son of: Mr. Mrs. Sherman Fassett} KATHLEEN
"KATHY" FASSETT (3 MAY 1945 - 7 MAY 1955) 10-YEAR
OLD GIRL'S RITES ARE HELD Funeral services were held Monday afternoon
at 1:30 o'clock for Kathleen J. Fassett, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sherman Fassett of Beaverton. Kathleen passed away in the Midland Hospital
following a day and a half of illness. Services were held at the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with the pastor, Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, officiating and
interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Kathleen was born May 3, 1945 at Beaverton,
and for the past several years has been attending the school for the deaf in
Flint. Her survivors include her parents; six brothers, Kenneth of Dearborn,
Richard, Sherman, Gordon, Robert, David, all at home; six sisters, Mrs. Paul
Mishler Jr., and Mrs. Larry Anderson of Beaverton, Mrs Raymond McClain of
Wichita, Kans., and Janie, Irene and Mary Lou at home. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-09/1955 Column - 5 Page - 1 KENNETH
A. FASSETT (5 JULY 1925 - 4 MAY 1990) Kenneth
A. Fassett, 64, of 3097 Curtis Rd., Coleman, died Friday, May 4, 1990, in the
Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Detroit, July
5, 1925, he moved to the Beaverton and Coleman area in 1946. Mr. Fassett was a
semi-retired as traffic manager for Robinson Industries. He was a private in
the Marine Corps during World War II and was a member of the Beaverton Baptist
Church. Mr. Fassett and the former Sandra Staley were married Sept. 19, 1974,
in Las Vegas, Nev. Besides his wife, he is survived by 5
daughters, Penny Cobb and Dawn Gruebner of Beaverton, Kim Strohkirch of
Standish, Shannon Fassett of Butte, Mont. and Dionne Fassett of Coleman; one
son, Damion of Houston, Texas; 5 brothers, Richard and David of Beaverton and
Gordon of Mildand; 6 sisters, Betty Mishler and Janice Govitz of Beaverton,
LaVetta Anderson, Irene Dinnett and Mary Lou Voller of Apache Junction, Ariz.;
and Nancy McClain of Pearidge, Arl.; and 8 grandchildren. A sisters, Kathy
Fassett preceded him in death in 1955. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Wright officiated and burial was in the
Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the debt retirement at the
church. Gladwin County Record dated 05-09/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 NEIL
SHERMAN FASSETT (30 NOV 1964 - 19 NOV 1999) Neil
S. Fassett, 34, of Beaverton , died due to an automobile accident in Gladwin.
Born Nov. 30, 1964 in West Branch, he was a lifetime resident of Beaverton. He
graduated from Beaverton High School in 1983. Neil marrid Beth (Calhoun), Aug.
24, 1995 in Gladwin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 1984-1986, and served
in the National Guard during Desert Storm. He was a product manager for
Packaging Direct in Beaverton. Besides his wife he is survived by two
daughters, Kasey Fassett of Flint, and Laura Fassett of Beaverton; one
step-daughter, Tara Adams of Beaverton; his parents, Sherman and Joanne Fassett
of Beaverton; one sister, Lynn Branch of Gaylord; and his granmother, Lula Belle
Walters of Gladwin. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Robert Schnepp officiating. Burial was in
Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Fassett Children Trust Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1999
Column - 1 Page - 2 SANDRA
(STALEY) FASSETT (1925 - ?) SHARON
S. (STALEY) FASSETT (23 SEP 1941 - 23 JAN 1982) Mrs.
Sharon S Fassett, 40, of 301 Cayuga St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 23, in
the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Midland County on
September 23, 1941, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a
1959 graduate of Beaverton High School and received a B.S. degree in
mathematics from Central Michigan University in 1963. She taught at Gladwin
High School for 6 years and retired from Beaverton High School after 6 years
due to health. Mrs. Fassett was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church and
was past treasurer of the Visually Impaired Persons Club. The former Sharon Staley, she was married to
David (Buck) Fassett November 10, 1963, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she
is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ardis Staley of Gladwin; and one brother, Dirk
of Flushing. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 SHERMAN
S. FASSETT (4 MAY 1905 - 15 JAN 1956) DIES
SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
for Sherman Fassett, 51, of Tobacco township, who died suddenly Sunday morning
from a heart attack. Services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with the pastor, the Rev. Earl Atkinson officiating, and
interment was made in the Dale cemetery. The son of Smith and Irene (Ford)
Fassett, he was born May 4, 1905, at Barton, North Dakota. On September 24,
1924 he was married to the former Miss Cora Ingalls at Glasgow, Montana. Mr. and Mrs. Fassett and family moved from
Ypsilanti in 1945 and have resided at their farm, three miles east of
Beaverton, since that time. He was employed at the Dow Chemical Company in
Midland. Surviving are his wife, Cora; six daughters, Mrs. Paul Mishler, Jr.
and Mrs. Larry Anderson of Beaverton, Mrs. Raymond McClain of Gladwin, Janice,
Irene and Mary Lou at home; six sons, Kenneth of Dearborn, Sherman in Japan,
Richard, Gordon, Robert and David at home; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs.
Smith Fassett, of Detroit, five brothers, Truman of Gladwin, Cecil of
California, Robert, Ernest and Albert of Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. Irene
Davis of Detroit, Mrs. Louise Wade of Mount Morris, Ill., Mrs. Eva McLaughlin
of Dearborn and Mrs. Fay Treasczkinski of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated
01-18/1956 Column - 5 Page - 1 FINLEY
FERGUSON (ABT. 1844 - 20 AUG 1917) DALE Dale, Aug. 20.---The sudden death of Finley
Ferguson was a shock to the neighborhood. He was supposed to have been overcome
by the heat. The I.O.O.F. took charge of the funeral. Interment in Dale
cemetery. He leaves three children and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Snyder, to mourn
his loss. Gladwin County Record 08-23/1917 Column - 2 Page - 8 HATTIE
C. FERGUSON (1886 - 1977) LENDON
K. FERGUSON (1884 - 1958) LETITIA
(DOW) SCOTT - FERGUSON (12 JAN 1846 - 26 JAN 1915) - Aged 70 yrs & 14 days Mrs.
Letitia Ferguson died Jan. 26, at her home in Tobacco township. She was born in
Ireland Jan. 12, 1846, and was aged 69 years and 14 days. In 1863 she was
married to David Scott and in 1864 came to New York. They moved to Gladwin
county in 1878. Mr. Scott died in 1910. She was the mother of six children; three
sons Will, James, and Norman Scott; three daughters, Mrs. Lida Lince, Mrs.
Hattie Fairchild and Miss Maude Scott., who died in 1900. She was married to
Finley Ferguson Feb. 7, 1912. Services were held at the residence Jan. 28
at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Tiffany of Beaverton assisted by the Beaverton
choir. Interment in Dale cemetery. The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1915 Column - 5 Page - 4 FRANK
E. FESSEL (13 FEB 1888 - 23 JULY 1957) BEAVERTON
TOWNSHIP MAN DIES AT HOME Frank E. Fessell, 69, of Beaverton
townshiip, died at his home on Tuesday, July 23. A Gladwin county farmer for 22
years. Mr. Fessel was born in West Salem, Illinois, on February 13, 1888. He
was married to the former Miss Helen Brown on August 9, 1927, at Metamora. Survivors include his wife, Helen; one son,
Earl, and one daughter, Mrs. Oral Arndt, both of Seattle, Wash.; one brother,
Gilbert, of East St. Louis, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Higgins of West
Salem, Ill., Mrs. Alvin Hinderliter and Mrs. Ralph Siebert, of Lancaster, Ill.,
Mrs. Grace Kingsbury of Round Lake, Ill., and Mrs. Rolla Strohm of St.
Petersburg, Fla. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
July 26, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Verne Summers will
officiate and burial will be in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-24/1957 Column - 6 Page - 1 HELEN
B. (BROWN) FESSEL (5 APRIL 1894 - 29 SEP 1972) Mrs.
Helen B. Fessel, 78, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Friday, September 29, in
Florida, after a long illness. Mrs. Fessel was born in Detroit April 5, 1894,
and had been a resident of Beaverton Township before moving to Florida 15 years
ago. Her husband, Frank, died July 23, 1957. Surviving is a sister, Miss
Gertrude Brown of Detroit. Graveside services were held Tuesday at 3:00
p.m. in the Dale Cemetery with the Rev. Warren Holcomb officiating. Hall
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated
10-04/1972 Column - 1 Page - 2 IRA
FIKE (12 MARCH 1877 - 09 FEB 1947) SERVICES
TODAY FOR IRA FIKE Ira Fike, 70, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Roy Bender in Saginaw, on Sunday, February 9. Funeral services
will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren, with burial in the Dale cemetery. Rev. E. S. Hollinger will
officiate. Mr. Fike was born in West Virginia on March
12, 1877. He and his wife made their home on a farm just south of Beaverton for
about 37 years. Surviving are his wife, Laura; also several sons and daughters.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1947 Column - 4 Page - 1 IRA
FIKE BURIED IN DALE CEMETERY Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12, by Rev. E. S. Hollinger, for Ira Fike, who died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Bender in Saginaw, Sunday, February 9. Burial
was made the Dale Cemetery. Mr. Fike was born March 12, 1877, in West Virginia
and moved to Michigan with his parents when he was 12 years old. He married
Miss Laura Castle and in 1910 they moved near Beaverton on a farm in Beaverton
township, and made their home here until April 1946, when they moved to
Saginaw. Surviving besides the widow are two sons,
Elmer and Clarence both of Saginaw; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Bender, Mrs.
Ida Shoup and Mrs. Myrtle Williams, all of Saginaw. There was also a foster
daughter, Miss Coleen Roback, who has lived with the Fikes since she was two
days old. There are three brothers, Job and Jasper of Blissfield, and William
of Coleman; one sister, Mrs. Lorenca Stuart of Blissfield; also seven
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1947 Column - 1 Page - 2 LAURA
E. (CASTLE) FIKE (10 APRIL 1890 - 24 JAN 1968) FORMER
BEAVERTON RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Laura E. Fike, 77, of Saginaw and
formerly of Beaverton, died early this morning, Wednesday, in St. Mary's
Hospital, Saginaw. Born on April 10, 1890, in Sidney, Ohio, she lived in
Beaverton several years before moving to Saginaw County in 1946. The former
Laura Castle, she was married to Ira Fike, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Fike
was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle
Williams, of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Jessie Bender, Mrs. Ida Shoup and Mrs. Colleen
Cech, all of Saginaw; two sons, Joseph and Clarence, of Saginaw; 19
grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Rites will be held Friday at 12 noon
from the Case Chapel, Saginaw. The Rev. Wesley Wibley will officiate and burial
will be in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-24/1968
Column - 4 Page - 2 JOHN
C. FINUCANE (21 DEC 1949 - 16 JULY 1978) John
C. Finucane, 28, of 68 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby died Sunday, July 16, of injuries
received when he was struck by a car. Born in Gladwin on December 21, 1949, he
moved to Shelby three years ago from Beaverton. Mr. Finucane was employed by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the A.S.C.S. office in Shelby. He was
married to Janice Carie on July 13, 1973, in Escanaba. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Mathew, Jamie and Johnnie at home; two daughters, Anna and Amy at home; his
mother, Mrs. Laura Jane Finucane of Beaverton; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Joy Hane of
Clare and Mrs. Jean Sprague of Midland. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-19/1978 Column - 7 Page - 2 JOHN
EDWARD FINUCANE (24 DEC 1913 - 24 MAY 1975) John
Edward Finucane, 61, of 2949 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly at Midland
Hospital Saturday, May 24. A World War II army veteran, he was born Decmeber
24, 1913, in Lakeview and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1937. Mr.
Finucane and the former Laura Jane Paxton were married in Indiana November 5,
1937. he was employed by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service in Gladwin until
his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Laura Jane; 2
daughters, Mrs. George (Joy) Hane of Clare, and Mrs. Donald (Jean) Sprague of
Midland; a son, John of Beaverton; 4 sisters, Mrs. Katherine Johnson of Gowen,
Mrs. Neil Stewart, Mrs. Amelia Stewart and Mrs. Julia Stewart, all of Lakeview.
Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Dale United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Zina Bennett officiating and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-28/1975 Column - 8 Page - 2 LAURA
JANE (PAXTON) FINUCANE (6 FEB 1921 - ?) DAVID
JOSEPH FISHER (? - 23 MARCH 1981) DAVID
W. FISHER (1908 - 1998) DONNA
E. (HARTLEY) FISHER (20 MAY 1928 - 10 OCT 2002) Donna
E. Fisher , age 74, of Beaverton, Michigan died October 10, 2002 at home after
a long illness. She was born May 20, 1928 to Clifford and Marie Hartley in
Saginaw. She was a homemaker who lived in Gladwin County since 1970, having
previously lived in Kawkawlin. Donna married Roy F. Fisher on September 23,
1970 in Bay City. Surviving her are her husband, Roy, of
Beaverton; two sons, Leroy (Nanette) Hill of Linwood, and John Hill of Bay
City; three step daughters, Sandy (Vince) Young of Lake, Brenda (Butch) Barber
of Midland, and Sally Thompson of West Branch; one step son, Roy D. Fisher of
Beaverton; two sister, Betty Salois of Bay City and Colleen Edwards of Mt.
Morris; two brothers, Robert Hartley of Midland County and Ronald Hartley of
Bay County; a step brother, Robert Morrill of Gladwin; and a step sister, Betty
Trace of Mt. Morris. She
was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Hill. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Pastor Brad
Withrow officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping
Hands. Gladwin County Record dated 10-16/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2 ROY
F. FISHER (1927 - ?) VIOLET
R. FISHER (1912 - 1997) BETTY
J. FITZGERALD (7 JUNE 1929 - ?) JAMES
JOSEPH FITZGERALD (6 AUG 1947 - 30 APRIL 1998) JAMES
JOSEPH FITZGERALD (1 FEB 1928 - 21 SEP 1997) James
J. Fitzgerald, 69, of Rhodes, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center - Midland following a long illness. Born Feb. 1, 1928
in Detroit, James lived in Rhodes since 1971 and previously lived in Midland.
He married Betty Burr March 20, 1947 in Oil City. James was employed as a
boilermaker by local 169 in Detroit and he retired in 1974, he was also a
member of Radio Control Modelers in Gladwin. Survivors include his wife; three sons,
James J. and wife Susan of Rhodes, John L. and wife Kathy of Midland, and Mark
A. and wife Cathi of Rhodes; two daughters, Connie of Midland, and Debbie and
husband Randy Yost of Shepherd; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m at the Hall Funeral
Home in Beaverton and burial will be in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1997 Column - 2 Page - 2 N.
FLOCK (1823 - ?) GARY
W. FLOCK (1 JULY 1943 - 30 OCT 1966) VIETNAM
VET DIES IN AUTO SP/4 Gary Flock, of the U.S. Army, was
killed in an autonmobile accident near Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday, Oct.
30. The 23-year-old soldier is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Flock, of
Beaverton. SP. Flock had spent a year in Viet Nam and only recently returned to
this country and was stationed at Ft. Carson, near Colorado Springs. A 1962
graduate of the Beaverton High School, he had enlisted in the military service
on March, 1965. Services will be held at the Dale Methodist
Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery with full
military rites. Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home from Friday morning
until 11:00 a.m. Saturday forenoon. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Flock; a brother, Walter David, also in service, in Korea; a sister, Mrs. Rae
Rhodes of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 11-02/1966 Column - 3 Page - 1 GENEVIEVE
(NOBBS) FLOCK (1924 - ?) JOHN
H. "JACK" FLOCK (5 DEC 1919 - 9 AUG 1987) John
H. (Jack) Flock, 67, of 144 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Sunday, Aug. 9, in
the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Beaverton Dec. 5, 1919,
he had spent his lifetime there. Mr. Flock retired in 1983 after 25 years as a
welder for Lyle Development. He served in the Army during World War II. Mr.
Flock and the former Genevieve Nobbs were married Dec. 12, 1942, in Hattesburg,
Miss. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
David of Sanford; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Rea) Rhodes of Hudson, Fla.; a
sister, Betty Inman of Midland; and 3 grandchildren. A son, Gary preceded him
in death Oct. 31, 1966. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Harold Speer officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-12/1987 Column - 2 Page - 2 JOHN
P. FLOCK (7 JUNE 1876 - 25 APRIL 1955) SERVICES
FOR JOHN FLOCK TODAY John P. Flock, 79, well known and long time
resident of Gladwin County, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert
Inman, in Beaverton Monday morning, April 25, following a long illness. The son
of Mr. and Mrs. William Flock, he was born June 7, 1876 at Wyandotte, Michigan.
Aside from 13 years spent in Nebraska, he has spent the rest of his life in
Michigan, the past more than 50 years in Gladwin County. On May 17, 1908, he
was married to the former Miss Rosetta Coolidge, who preceded him in death
February 28, 1953. In 1946 because of failing health the Flocks moved to
Beaverton. His survivors include four daughters, Mrs.
Ray (Gladys) Painter of Royal Oak, Mrs. Frank (Helen) Florentz of Dearborn,
Mrs. Samuel (Eva) Bardwell of Sanford and Mrs. Bert (Betty) Inman of Beaverton;
and one son, John H. Flock of Beaverton; eight grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were conducted today
(Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry
Grubaugh officiating. Interment was made in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-27/1955 Column - 5 Page - 1 JOSEPH
HENRY FORD (11 JUNE 1861 - 22 MARCH 1937) Services
were held at the Ross-Hall funeral home for Joseph Henry Ford conducted by E.
Hill of Saginaw. Burial was at Dale cemetery. Pall bearers were Frank Johnson,
John Flach, Rawleigh Wilson, George Huber, Dewey Stenger and Harrison Bugbee. Born June 11, 1861, at Lambertville, Monroe
county, Michigan, he died March 22, 1937, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Wayne Eddy of Tobacco township. He married Miss Lily Mae Fobare of Erie in
1885. In 1889 he moved to West Branch. He worked for years for the Michigan
Central and Hocking Valley railroads. While working for the latter he received
a medal for saving a passenger train wreck when he found a broken rail. He is survived by his two daughters and one
son, Myrtle Poppas of Fond du Lac, Wis., Lee Ford of Nestor, Calif., and Mrs.
Wayne Eddy of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Ida Parliament of Toledo, Ohio; six
grandchildren, Evelyn, Harold and Lily Mae Eddy of Beaverton and Eileen, Buddy
and Lee Ford of Nestor, Calif. Gladwin County Record dated 04-14/1937
Column - 4 Page - 1 CECELIA
MARY (DZIADOSZ) FOSTER (4 FEB 1905 - 1 FEB 1962) SERVICES
HELD FOR CECELIA M. FOSTER Mrs Cecelia M. Foster, 57, of Beaverton,
died Thursday at the Midland Hospital following a long illness. Born in Salem,
Mass., on Feb. 4, 1905, the former Cecelia M. Dziadosz was married to James
Foster on Feb. 2, 1924 at Smith's Crossing in Midland County. Surviving are her husband, James; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dziadosz, of Midland, three sons, Frank and
Willard, of Beaverton and Warren, at home; five daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Grant
and Mrs. Aileen Whitman, of Beaverton, Mrs. Lorraine Bastow, of Detroit, and
Miss Eunice and Marilyn Foster, at home; and five brothers, Michael, Edward,
John, Joseph, and Adam, of Midland, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Miner Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Showers
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-07/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1 CHARLES
F. FOSTER (26 FEB 1907 - 5 DEC 1988) Charles
F. Foster, 81, of 3219 W. Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 5, in the Saginaw
V.A. Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Ellsworth, Feb. 26, 1907, he
came to Gladwin County in 1977. Mr. Foster was a retired repairman for food
processing in the canning factory in New Era. He served in the Army during
World War II. Mr. Foster and the former Florence Pendleton were married May 5,
1977, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Norman of Grand Blanc and Merle of Flint; one daughter, Mrs. Ida O'Donnell of
Flushing; a step-son, Elwin Pendelton of LeClaire, Iowa; and a step-daughter,
Mrs. Dorothy Pidcock of Linwood. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Donn Pendleton
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-07/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2 FLORENCE
(HOWE) PENDLETON - FOSTER (10 JAN 1902 - 15 NOV 1989) Mrs.
Florence Pendleton Foster, 87, of 3219 W. Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday,
Nov. 15, 1989, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a short illness. Born in
Coleman, Jan. 10, 1902, she had spent her lifetime in the area. She was a
member of the Gladwin R.L.D.S. Church. The former Florence Howe, she was
married to Alvin Pendleton, April 10, 1920. He died Feb. 14, 1974. She then
married Charles Foster, May 5, 1977, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death
Dec. 5, 1988. Surviving are one son, Elwin Pendleton of
LeClaire, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. C. S. (Dorothy) Pidcock of Linwood; 2
step-sons, Norman Foster of Grand Blanc and Merle Foster of Flint; a step-daughter,
Mrs. Ida O'Donnell of Flushing; one brother, Paul Howe of Houghton Lake; 4
sisters, Mildred Jordan, Helen Cambridge, Verna Williams and Vera Brandt of
Houghton Lake; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A daughter, Helen
Mallo, preceded her in death May 25, 1982. Rites were held Saturday, Nov. 18, at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Donn Pendleton
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-29/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 GAIL
R. FOSTER (4 APRIL 1905 - 19 DEC 1989) Gail
R. Foster, 84, of 4775 N. Eastman Rd., Midland, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1989, in
the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, after a long illness. Born in Temple,
April 4, 1905, he lived in Beaverton for 21 years until moving to Midland in
September. Mr. Foster was a supervisor for Dow Chemical Co. in the pipe shop
until retiring in May 1968 after 35 years. He was a member of the Torrence,
Calif. Masonis Lodge. Mr. Foster was a musician and played in bands in Midland,
Gladwin and Roscommon counties for many years. He was also an avid hunter and
firsherman. Mr. Foster and the former Louisa Thorton
were married July 8, 1925, in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
sons, George of Hope and Richard of Sanford; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carole)
Towner of St. Helen; a brother, Eugene of Midland; a sister, Ethel Smith of
Midland; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. A son, Robert, preceded
him in death. Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-20/1989 Column - 4 Page - 2 JAMES
HARRY FOSTER (22 JUNE 1899 - 11 MAY 1971) James
H. Foster, 71, of 9278 Townline Lake Road, Harrison, died Tuesday, May 11, at
Saginaw St. Mary's Hospital, following an illness of several years. Born June
22, 1899, in Monticello, Ind., he had lived in Beaverton 20 years, where he
operated a welding shop, prior to moving to the Harrison area five years ago.
Mr. Foster was married to Mrs Ethel Purcell Oct. 15, 1965, in Gladwin. He was a
life member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; four sons,
Frank of Beaverton, James of Ohio, Willard of Edenville, and Warren of Midland;
five daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Grant and Mrs. Aileen Whitman, both of
Beaverton, Mrs Marilyn Garrison of Edenville, Mrs. Lorraine Bastow of Taylor,
and Mrs. Eunice Rytlewski of Vernon; four brothers, Eugene of Midland, Gail of
Edenville, L. V. and Lyle of California; two sisters, Mrs. May Smith and Mrs.
Ethel Smith, both of Midland; 23 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; four
step-sons and one step-daughter, 12 step-grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren. One son, Larry, died in 1955. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, Masonic rites will be held Thursday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery at Beaverton. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-12/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 KATE
(NOBEL) FOSTER (1859 - 28 SEP 1950) ELDERLY
LADY PASSES AWAY Mrs. Kate Foster, 91, passed away on
Thursday, September 28, at the home of Mrs. Martha Emrick in Gladwin. Funeral
services were held from the Dale church with burial in the Dale cemetery. The
Rev. Alva Pendleton, of Beaverton officiating. Kate Nobel, was born in 1859 in
Drumore, Ireland, the daughter of William and Mary Nobel. She came to Lyons,
Ohio, at the age of 17 to make her home with the Rynd family. On September 8,
1910 she was married to William Foster, at Wauseon, Ohio. They came to Michigan and settled on their
farm in Tobacco township, until the time of Mr. Foster's death in 1931. Later
Mrs. Foster moved to Gladwin, and has made her home with Mrs. Emrick for the
past nine months. Mrs. Foster leaves no living relatives but many dear friends.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-04/1950 Column - 4 Page - 1 LARRY
JAMES FOSTER (22 APRIL 1930 - 5 JUNE 1955) RECOVER
ONE BODY FROM SUNDAY'S DROWNINGS SERVICES
TODAY FOR DROWNING VICTIM Larry J. Foster, 25, a former resident of
Gladwin county, was drowned Sunday afternoon in Budd Lake at Harrison when his
boat capsized. Two other passengers in the boat when it overturned, Nancy
Straubel, 16, and her brother, Albert, 14, of Midland, were rescued by nearby
swimmers and boaters. Larry Foster was born April 22, 1930 in Midland, with his
parents he moved to Beaverton in 1943 and in 1949 they moved to Roscommon. He
was employed as a laboratory technician at Dow Chemical Company and lived with
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dziadosz in, Midland. He spent two years
in the service during the Korean war. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Foster of Roscommon; three brothers, Frank of Beaverton, Willard of
Roscommon and Warren at home; five sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Grant of Beaverton,
Mrs. Aileen Whitman of Buckeye township, Eunice and Marilyn at home and
Lorraine of Chicago; his grandparents, Mrs. Maggie Foster and Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Dziadosz of Midland. Funeral services were held this afternoon at
2 o'clock at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating.
Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-08/1955 Column
- 7 Page - 1 LOUISE
E. (THORTON) FOSTER (14 DEC 1906 - 16 AUG 1990) Mrs.
Louisa E. Foster, 83, of 1775 N. Eastman Rd. Midland died Thursday, Aug. 16,
1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland after a long illness.
Born in Jay County, Ind., Dec. 14, 1906, she moved to Midland County in
September 1989, after 21 years in Beaverton. The former Louisa Thorton, she was
married to Gail Foster, July 3, 1925, in Midland. He preceded her in death Dec.
19, 1989. Surviving are 2 sons, George of Hope and
Richard of Sanford; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carole) Towner of St. Helen; one
sister, Sophia Malony of Midland; 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A son, Robert, preceded her in death. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-22/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 CHARLES
NATHANIEL FOWLER (11 MAY 1934 - 14 SEP 1991) Charles
Nathaniel Fowler, 57, of 1276 Rock Trail, Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 14,
1991, at his home after a long illness. Born in Jackson, May 11, 1934, he moved
to Gladwin County in 1977 from Brant. Mr. Fowler was a pipe fitter-welder at
Dow Corning Medical in Hemlock. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church.
Mr. Fowler and the former Dolly Brisbin were married March 5, 1982, in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Raymond and Allan Fowler of Chesaning; 3 daughters, Sue Haney of Chesaning,
Debra Shepherd of Hemlock and Karen Damic of St. Charles; 2 step-sons, Timothy
Dexter of Winter, Texas and John Dexter of Mt. Pleasant; his parents, Oren and
Helen Fowler of Beaverton; a sister, Lois Gorte of Oakley; a foster brother, Carl
Clough of Lakeview, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. A daughter, Mary, preceded him
in death Dec. 11, 1963. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m.
from St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father James Heller officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. A Wake Service was held Tuesday at
7:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Memorials may be made
to the Hospice of Gladwin Area, the Pardee Cancer Foundation of Midland or the
American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1991 Column - 3 Page
- 2 DOLLY
G. FOWLER (1940 - ?) ERNEST
W. FOX (? - ?) PEARL
OLIVER FOX (1885 - APRIL 1914) BEAVERTON Mrs. Ernest Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Oliver, died at her home in Blissfield and the body was brought here for
burial. Funeral services were conducted by N. B. Neff. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-23/1914 Column - 1 Page - 8 AMELIA
ALICE (ZIMMERMAN) FREEMAN (26 AUG 1910 - 16 JAN 1992) Mrs.
Alice Freeman, 81, of 2061 Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan 16, 1992,
in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in DuBois, Pa.,
Aug. 26, 1910, she moved to Gladwin County in 1968 from Detroit. Mrs. Freeman
was a machine operator for Detroit Diesel in Detroit for 25 years and retired
in 1968. The former Alice Zimmerman, she was married to John Freeman, April 19,
1954, in Detroit. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sisters, Mrs. Helen Balzer of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Julia Patten of Southfield and
Mrs. Mary Zimmerman of Jackson, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Peter; and 2 sisters, Alfreda Nielson and
Katherine Thompson. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-22/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2 ALICE
FREEMAN (1870 - 6 NOV 1943) ALICE
M. (RAY) FREEMAN (4 OCT 1884 - 3 AUG 1971) Mrs.
Alice Freeman, 86, a resident of Gladwin County for 73 years, died at the
Midland Hospital Tuesday, August 3, following an illness of five months. Mrs.
Freeman, whose home was at 1683 Knox Road, in Tobacco Township, was born in
Braceville, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1884. She was married to Garfield Freeman January 24,
1901, in Tobacco Township. Her maiden name was Alice Ray. Mrs. Freeman was a
member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, Garfield; two
sons, Harold and John, both of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Geraldine)
Simpson of Saginaw; two brothers, Edward Ray of Gladwin and Harry Ray of
Midland; seven grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great great
grandchild. One son is deceased. Services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Henry List and the Rev. Arthur
Whislere officiating. Interment was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 08-11/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 ALVIN
EDWARD FREEMAN (12 AUG 1908 - 22 OCT 1942) ALVIN
E. FREEMAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Alvin Freeman, 34, died at his home in
Tobacco township, Tuesday, October 27. Survivors were Mr. and Mrs. Garfield
Freeman and daughter Juanita, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. John
Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Simpson. Services were held at the Brethren
Church at 2 o'clock Friday, October 30. Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1942
Column - 6 Page - 1 AMELIA
"NETTA" FREEMAN (1 FEB 1909 - 1 MARCH 1909) CARL
HARRY FREEMAN (25 JUNE 1902 - 10 AUG 1977) Carl
H. Freeman, 75, of 4380 N. Freeman Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Tobacco Township on
June 25, 1902, he had spent his lifetime here. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are one uncle, Garfield Freeman of
Beaverton; one aunt, Mrs. Ruth Freeman of Beaverton; and a sister-in-law, Mrs.
Howard Freeman of Flint. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Daniel Weir officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-17/1977 Column - 3 Page -
2 DARLENE
E. (MILLER) FREEMAN (20 NOV 1950 - 4 APRIL 2003) Darlene E. Freeman, age 52, of Beaverton died April
4, 2003 at University Hospitals in Ann Arbor after a short illness. She was
born to Norman and Delta Miller on Nov. 20, 1950, in Detroit. She was a
bookkeeper with the Family Independence Agency in Gladwin. She lived in Gladwin
County since 1972, having previously resided in Farmington Hills. On Sept. 28,
1974 she married Louis Freeman in Beaverton. She is survived by her husband, Louis of Beaverton;
daughters Erin (Jason) Pacholke of Freeland, and Melissa Freeman of Beaverton;
mother, Della Miller of Gladwin; brothers Phillip Miller of Gladwin, Robert
Miller of Beaverton, and Edward Miller of Gladwin; sisters, Deanna Day and
Denise Hall, both of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her father. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
April 8, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton, Pastor Brad Withrow
officiating. Burial took place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. EUGENE
FREEMAN, JR (1921 - ?) EUGENE
'BAN' FREEMAN, SR (14 MARCH 1877 - 10 JAN 1972) Eugene
Freeman, Sr., of 1476 Dale Road, Beaverton, died Monday, January 10, at the
Midland Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Freeman was born in Genesee
County March 14, 1877. He came to Gladwin County with his parents 92 years ago
when he was two years old. A former lumberjack and later a farmer he was
married to the former Miss Ruth Robinson, in Tobacco Township, June 7, 1905. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; one son,
Eugene Jr., of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Dewey (Ruey) Blades of Beaverton,
and Mrs. Cecil (Rhoda) Cole of Midland; a brother, Garfield of Beaverton; 10
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2:00
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Zina Bennett
officiating, and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated
01-12/19672 Column - 4 Page - 2 FLORENCE
IRENE (MURPHY) FREEMAN (17 FEB 1925 - 26 JAN 1981) Mrs.
Irene F. Freeman, 55, of 1047 Guersney Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday,
Jan. 26, at her home. Born in Edenville on February 17, 1925, she had spent
most of her life in Gladwin County. The former Irene Murphy, she was married to
Eugene Freeman Jr. on August 21, 1943, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Louis of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Arlene Adler and Judy Freeman of
Billings, Mont.; her mother, Mrs. Violet Hammbacher of Edenville; one sister,
Mrs. Belva Govitz of Beaverton and 3 grandchildren. Services will be held
Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce
Hatch will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-28/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2 HAROLD
G. FREEMAN (28 SEP 1919 - 13 JAN 2003) Harold
G. Freeman, 83, of Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at his home, after a
short illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1919 to Garfield and Alice (Ray) Freeman
in Beaverton. He was employed as a
welder at The Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. He retired in 1975, after 34 years.
He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Harold married Gladys (Clingan)
Freeman on March 11, 1938, in Freeland. He is survived by his wife Gladys Freeman
of Beaverton; his daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Harold Phillips of
Beaverton; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Carol Freeman and Don and
Connie Freeman all of Beaverton; seven grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers,
John and Alvin. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday,
Jan. 17, 2003, at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. 989-435-9841. Elder Donn
Pendleton will officiate, with burial at Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery,
Beaverton. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan 16, 2003, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Parkinson Foundation or Mid Michigan Hospice-Gladwin County. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-15/2003 Column - 5 Page - 2 GARFIELD
"GAR" FREEMAN (27 AUG 1881 - 29 JULY 1982) Garfield
Freeman, 100, of 1683 Knox Rd., Beaverton, Gladwin County's oldest living
native, died Thursday, July 29, in the Town and Country Nursing Home, Midland,
following a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township on August 27, 1881, he had
been a farmer and worked in the logging industry. Mr. Freeman had spent his
lifetime in Gladwin County. He was married to the former Alice Ray on January
24, 1901. She preceded him in death on August 3, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons, Harold and John, both
of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Geraldine) Simpson of Farwell; 7
grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton
Chapel. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1982
Column - 3 Page - 2 GEORGE
GRANT FREEMAN (29 APRIL 1872 - 1 JUNE 1961) LONG
RESIDENT OF COUNTY PASSES Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30
p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church for George G. Freeman, 89, who died Thursday
at the Midland Hospital following an illness of one month. The Rev. Aaron Hyde
officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Freeman was
born on April 29, 1872 in Genesee County, and was married to the former Alice
Boals, August 12, 1896. She preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1943. He had lived in
Gladwin County for 84 years. Survivors include two sons, Carl, of
Beaverton, and Howard, of Flint; and two brothers, Eugene and Garfield, of
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1961 Column - 7 Page - 1 GLADYS
(CLINGAN) FREEMAN (? - ?) JOHN
LEO FREEMAN (12 APRIL 1904 - 9 FEB 1992) John
L. Freeman, 87, of 2061 Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1992, in
the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township,
April 12, 1904, he had moved to Detroit and then came back to Gladwin County in
1968. Mr. Freeman was a screw machine operator at Detroit Diesel and retired in
Nov. 1967 after 29 years. He was a life member of the Masonic Union Lodge of S.
O. No. 3, Detroit. Mr. Freeman and the former Alice Zimmerman were married
April 19, 1954. She preceded him in death on Jan. 16. He is survived by a brother, Harold of
Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by
one brother, Alvin, and one sister, Geraldine Simpson. Services were held,
today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Deacon
Stanley Belanger officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. A
Masonic Memorial Service was held by the Gladwin Lodge 397 Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1992 Column - 4 Page - 2 LEVI
HENRY FREEMAN (24 MAY 1875 - 15 FEB 1952) SERVICES
HELD FOR DALE RESIDENT Levi Henry Freeman, 77, long-time resident
of Dale community, passed away on Friday, February 15 at the Newhall Nursing
Home in Mecosta county, following a nine-day illness. Mr. Freeman was born in
Genesee county on June 24, 1874 and is a retired farmer. He had been at the
nursing home for the past 15 months. Surviving are three brothers, Eugene, George
and Garfield Freeman, all of Beaverton. Funeral services were held on Monday
afternoon at the Dale Methodist church with the Rev. J. P. Hollopeter
officiating. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Blades,
Dewey Blades, Clifton Paxton, Charles Scoby, Doyle McKimmy and Ed Henry.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1952 Column - 8 Page - 1 MARY
AMELIA (SMITH) FREEMAN (14 DEC 1844 - 22 NOV 1912) Dale,
Dec. 2.---Another pioneer has passed away. Mrs. Mary Freeman (nee Smith) died
Nov. 22, 1912, at her home near Dale. She was born in Canada in 1844, was
united in marriage to George Freeman and with him in the year 1878 moved to
Tobacco township, Gladwin county, where she since resided until death called her.
At the time they came here there were only two families in this part of the
county, they being James Dow's and Charles Robinson's. This country was a dense forest with no
roads nor bridges, only trails. After about eight years her husband died, and
she was left with a family of small children to support. She never became
discouraged but braved the hardships of a life in a rew country, and made a
home for her dear ones. She had always experienced unusual good
health until about two years ago when she became afflicated with cancer of the
breast. Everything was done to effect a cure but this seemed impossible. She
suffered untold agony for a long while before her death, but bore it all so
patiently, always being so kind, and trying to avoid being any burden to those
caring for her. She leaves to mourn the loss, an aged
mother, Mrs. Smith of Genesee, a brother, Peter Smith of Genesee, one daughter,
Mrs. Jane Wagoner of Dale, five sons, George, Eugene, and Garfield of Dale and
Lee and Solon of Strong, Mich., and a host of friends. The funeral was held at
Dale hall Sunday, Nov. 24, Rev. Turner officiaiting. Interment in Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1912 Column - 3 Page - 1 RUTH
E. (ROBINSON) FREEMAN (22 MAY 1886 - 10 FEB 1980) Mrs.
Ruth E. Freeman, 93, of 4049 Wagner Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 10, in
the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Flushing on May
22, 1886, she came to Gladwin County in 1902. Mrs. Freeman was a member of the
Dale United Methodist Church. She was married to Eugene Freeman Sr. on June 7,
1905, in Tobacco Township. He preceded her in death January 10, 1972. Surviving are one son, Eugene Jr. of
Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ruey Blades of Beaverton and Mrs. Cecil (Rhoda)
Cole of Midland; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 12 great great
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-13/1980 Column - 3 Page -
2 ESTHER
(RINGLER) FRENCH (28 NOV 1861 - 24 JUNE 1950) SERVICES
HELD FOR BILLINGS RESIDENT Mrs. Esther French, 88, passed away at her
home in Billings on Saturday, June 24. Funeral services were held on Monday
afternoon from the Dale Methodist church with the Rev. Donald Sailor
officiating. Burial made in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. French was born in Ontario,
Canada on November 28, 1861 and came to Gladwin County 54 years ago, from Huron
County. Her husband, Nelson French passed away on September 6, 1918. Surviving are five sons, Charles, of Carter,
Wisconsin, William and Herbert, of Beaverton. John, of Detroit and Elmer, of
Midland; four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Randall, of Kinde, Mrs. Ida Fairchild, of
Beaverton, Mrs. Hattie Crow of Wayland, Mrs. Meda Fauter, of Bay City and Mrs.
Edna Reinbold, of Flint; one sister, Mrs. Sue Carnigan of Chase; also 35
grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. One son, Nelson, preceded his mother
in death in 1911. Her grandsons acted as pallbearers. Gladwin
County Record datd 06-28/1950 Column - 2 Page - 1 HENRY
FRENCH (9 MAY 1843 - 31 DEC 1916) FRENCH.--Henry French died Dec. 31, 1916, at
his home in Tobacco township, at the age of 73. He had resided in Tobacco many
years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son, five brothers and
four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Dunkard church. Burial in Dale.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1917 Column - 6 Page - 1 HERBERT
FRENCH (7 JUNE 1891 - 9 JULY 1967) SERVICES
HELD FOR HERBERT FRENCH Herbert French, 76, of Clare County, died
Sunday at the Midland Hospital after a long illness. Born in Huron County on
June 7, 1891, he had lived in Tobacco Township 69 years. The past year he had
resided in Clare. Mr. French was a retired Dow employee and a veteran of World
War I. He was married to Bessie Dalton on Nov. 22, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant. Besides his wife, he is survived by five
daughters, Mrs. Vivian Shaffer of Newhall, Calif., Mrs. Lillian Wyman, Midland,
Mrs. Maxine Kock, Chanute, Kan., Mrs. Laverne Hitsman, Midland, and Mrs. Marian
Rooker of Edenville; three sons, Leonard and James of Beaverton and Clark of
Mt. Pleasant; three brothers, Charles of Wisconsin, Jack of Florida and Elmer
of Midland; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Fairchild, Beaverton, Mrs. Hattie Crow,
Grand Rapids, Mrs. Meda Sauter, Bay City and Mrs. Edna Rhinebolt, Swartz Creek;
28 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 2
p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Randall Roose
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. The Hall Funeral Home had
charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1967Column - 5
Page - 1 LINNIE
JANE (SMITH) FRENCH (15 OCT 1902 - 18 JAN 1956) HOLD
RITES FOR MRS. FRENCH Funeral services for Mrs. Herbert French,
53, were conducted Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren by
the Rev. Earl Atkinson. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Linnie Jane
French, the daughter of Percy and Clara Smith, was born October 15, 1902 in Bay
City. On December 23, 1920, she was married to Herbert French. She was a member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Survivors include her husband; five
daughters, Mrs. Vivian Shaffer of Californina, Mrs. Maxine Koch of Kansas, Mrs.
Lillian Wyman and Mrs. Lavern Hitsman of Midland and Mrs. Marion Rooker of Edenville; three sons, Leonard of
Midland, James and Clark at home; thirteen grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs.
Clara Belle Gross of Millington, Mrs. Mildred Carns of Texas, Mrs. Lila Green
and Mrs. Dorothy Marcum of Detroit; and one brother, Leonard Smith of
Florida. Pallbearers were Clair McKimmy, Harlan
Quillet, Chris Leuenberger, Fuhrman Tremaine, Ray Wentworth and Lloyd
Brushaber. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1956 Colum - 5 Page - 1 NELSON
FRENCH (4 JULY 1854 - 6 SEP 1918) FRENCH---Nelson French died at his home in
Tobacco township, Gladwin county, Michigan, Sept. 6, 1918, aged 64 years, 2
months, 2 days. Mr. French was born in St. Clair county, Mich., July 4, 1854,
and was married to Miss Esther Ringler at Big Rapids, Mich., Dec. 25, 1878. To
this union were born eleven children, all of whom excepting one survive their
father. Mr. French leaves to mourn his loss his
widow and ten children, viz: Mrs. Carrie Randall of Kinde, Mich., Charles
French and William French of Beaverton, Mrs. Ida Derrick of Detroit, Herbert
and John at Camp Custer, Mrs. Hattie Arnold of Collinwood, Tenn., Elmer, Meda
and Edna at home; ten grandchildren, besides four sisters and three brothers. Services were conducted by Rev. R. C. Mitts
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-12/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 SYLVA
MAE (SNYDER) FRENCH (23 NOV 1886 - 17 DEC 1928) Mrs.
Sylva Mae, wife of William French of Midland, died Dec. 17 at the age of 42
years and 23 days, following an illness of only one week from scarlet fever.
The deceased was a daughter of Andrew and Julia Snyder of Tobacco township,
Gladwin county. She was born in Lyons, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1886. The greater part of
her life was spent in Gladwin county. Dec. 25, 1910, she was united in marriage
to William French in Beaverton. She leaves to mourn her death her husband,
two sons, Wellington and Everett, one daughter, Muriel of Midland, mother and
father, four brothers, Clarence, Welcome, Hobart and Theodore, all of
Beaverton, three sisters, Mrs. Eva Cox of Detroit, Myrtle of Flint and
Elizabeth of Saginaw, and a host of friends. The interment service was held in the Dale
cemetery in Tobacco township last Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. J. Preston of
Beaverton, officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 12-27/1928 Column - 7 Page
- 1 WELLINGTON
N. FRENCH (14 AUG 1911 - APRIL 1946) FORMER
BEAVERTON MAN ENDS LIFE The body of Wellington N. French, 34, of
Sanford, was found early Sunday morning by a neighbor in a field near his home.
Coroner A. H. Bradley, of Midland, said that French had ended his own life by
firing a charge from a 20-gauge shotgun into his head Sunday morning about 3:40
o'clock. Bradley, who ruled death a suicide and said that no inquest would be
held, declared that no motive had been found for French's action. No members of
his family or his neighbors reported hearing the shot. French was born Aug. 14, 1911, in Gladwin
county, and had resided in Sanford for the past five years. Surviving are his
widow; Laverne; three children, Larry, Jo-Anne and Jeanne, all at home; his
father, William French, of Beaverton, a brother, Evert; and a sister, Muriel,
both of Midland. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Dale Methodist church and burial was in the church cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-01/1946 Column - 6 Page - 1
WILLIAM
FRENCH (1 SEP 1884 - 3 AUG 1966) ARTHUR
WILLIAM FRUCHEY (22 JULY 1913 - 6 SEP 1996) Arthur
William Fruchey, 83, of Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 6, 1996 at his home
following a long illness. Born July 22, 1913 in Gladwin County, he was a
lifetime resident of the county. Mr. Fruchey was employed by Consumers Power
Co. in Midland and retired in June 1973 after 32 years of service. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge No. 453 in Beaverton. Mr. Fruchey married the
former Mae M. Bardwell May 27, 1933 in Clare County. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Wayne and wife Marlene of Beaverton; one daughter, Norma and husband Roger
Johnson of Essexville; one sister, Evelyn Overfield of Beaveton; 5 grandchildren;
7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Those planning an expression
of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Midland or Gladwin hospice
organization. Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1996 Column - 1 Page - 7 MAE
M. (BRADWELL) FRUCHEY (10 MAY 1915 - 31 AUG 1997) Mae
M. Fruchey, 82, of Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997 at
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Born May 10, 1915 in Beaverton,
she lived in Beaverton most of his life. The former Mae Bardwell married Arthur
W. Fruchey, May 27, 1933 in Clare County. He preceded her in death Sept. 6,
1996. She had been employed by S. S. Kresge Company in Midland, retiring in
1975 after 20 years. She was a member of the Dale United Methodist Church in
Beaverton. She is survived by one son, Wayne and wife
Marlene of Beaverton; one daughter, Norma and husband Roger Johnson of
Essexville; two sisters, Ruth Bradley of Gaylord and Eva Rowe of South Haven;
two sisters-in-law, Norma Bardwell of Kalispell, Mont. and Evelyn Overfield of
Beaverton; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today
(Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. David Stewart
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the
Dale United Methodist Church or Gladwin Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated
09-03/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2 ARNOLD
D. FRY (15 SEP 1938 - 8 JULY 1984) CLARENCE
N. FRY (6 MARCH 1919 – 22 OCT 2011) Clarence N. Fry, 92, of Beaverton, passed away on
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. Clarence was born March 6, 1919, to the late William
A. and Ida (Harmeier) Fry. He was first employed with Dow Chemical Company in Midland and later went to
work for General Motors Buick Motor Division in Flint, Michigan, which is where he retired from, and was a
member of U.A.W Local 599. He married the former Helen M. McKimmy on June 1, 1947, at Beaverton Church of
the Brethren. She preceded him in death June 17, 2003, after 56 years of
marriage. Clarence enjoyed hunting,
fishing and playing cards. He is survived by his two children, Neil C. (Karen)
Fry of Saginaw and Ida May (Fry) Bates of Beaverton; five grandchildren, Michelle
Fry, Sarah Dennis, Jennifer Fry, Neil David Fry and Rosemary Fry; nine
great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Stella
Brushaber of Beaverton and Carol Grice of Midland. He is predeceased by his parents;
wife, Helen; five brothers, Elmer, Melven, Marvin, Louis and Ervin; three
sisters, Irene Parker, Evelyn Smith and Geraldine Jeska. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
from 1-9 p.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton. Funeral Services will
be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest at
Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. In lieu of flowers, the family request
consideration to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society ETHEL
LUCILLE (FARROW) FRY (29 MAY 1912 – 2
JULY 1949) Services Held for Former Resident Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ethel L. Fry,
July 4, at 10 a. m. at the Gephart Funeral Home in Bay City, and at 2:30 p. m.
at the Dale Methodist church. The Rev. Donald Sailor officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Ethel Farrow Fry, 36, died in General hospital, Bay
City, after a six months illness. She was born to William and Hattie Farrow, on May 29, 1913, in
Gladwin county, and married Elmer E. Fry, also of Gladwin county, 12 years ago.
A member of the Beaverton Methodist church, she had resided in Bay City the
past nine years. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Arnold
and Jerry, and two daughters, Jeanette and Darlene, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Hattie
Farrow, of Beaverton; four brothers, Lyle, Cecil and George, all of Gladwin, and William Farrow, of
Beaverton; four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Perry, Mrs. Hattie Stroman and Miss Thelma Farrow, all of
Beaverton, and Mrs. Bertha Dumont of Flint. Gladwin County Record dated
7-27/1949 Column – 7 Page – 1. HELEN
MAXINE (MCKIMMY) FRY (9 JAN 1922 - 17 JUNE 2003) Helen
M. Fry, 81, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 17, 20003, at Tender Care Nursing
Home-Clare, after a long illness. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County, Hazel was born Jan. 9, 1922 to Clayton & Hazel (Smith) McKimmy in
Beaverton. After graduation from school she took a job in Detroit for the
Defense Industry during WWII. Hazel married Clarence Fry on June 1, 1947 in
Beaverton. She was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband Clarence;
son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Karen Fry of Flint; daughter and son-in-law,
Ida and Roy Bates of Beaverton; grandchildren Michael Fry, Sarah Dennis, Jennifer
Fry, Neil D. Fry and Rosemary Fry all of Flint; nine great-grandchildren;
sisters Mildred King, Alice Mayer, Margaret Pietras, Iola Whitehead, June
Havens and May Covey. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, John, Ron,
Howard, Herbert and Milford; and sister Murielle. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m.,
Thursday noon until 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton 48624, 989-435-9841.
Funeral services will be held at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren in
Beaverton on Friday, June 20, 2003 at 11 a.m., with Pastor John Glasscock
officiating. Burial will take place in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery,
Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or
Beaverton Church of the Brethren-Building fund.Gladwin County Record 06/18/2003
Column - 4 Page - 2 JULIUS
B. FRY (ABT. 1889 - 30 MARCH 1973) Julius
B. Fry, 82, of Beaverton, a retired tool dresser for Sun Oil Co., died Friday,
March 30, at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Findlay,
Ohio, he was a resident of Gladwin County from 1927 to 1940 and from 1959 to
his death. Mr. Fry was a life member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. He and the
former Myrtle O. Shively were married January 29, 1918, in Findlay. She died
October 1, 1961. Survivors are one niece, Mrs. Don Woodward of Findlay. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Elder Harold Keeley officiating and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Sunday evening. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-04/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2
MYRTLE
OLA (SHIVELY) FRY (1888 - 1 OCT 1961) RITES
TODAY FOR MRS. MYRTLE FRY Mrs. Myrtle Ola Fry, 73, of Beaverton, died
suddenly on Sunday at Clare. Born in Hancock County, Ohio on Sept. 7, 1888, the
former Myrtle Shivley was married to Julius Fry on Jan. 29, 1918. They was
residents of Beaverton from 1927 to 1940 and then moved to Detroit where they
lived until 1959 when they moved back to Beaverton. Mrs. Fry was a member of
the Order of Eastern Stars and the Beaverton Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Julius; and one
brother, Ora Shivley, of Findley, Ohio. Funeral services will be held today
(Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Aaron
Hyde will officiate and burial is in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
datd 10-04/1961 Column - 4 Page - 1 VIRGINIA
DARE FURETSON (1916 - 1973) SARAH
J. FURRY (14 NOV 1834 - 7 OCT 1920) MRS.
SARAH FURRY Mrs. Sarah Furry was born in Franklin
county, Virginia, Nov. 14, 1834, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.
M. Stern, in Tobacco township, Thursday, Oct. 7, 1920, in her 76th year.
Funeral services were held at the Brethren church, Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m., Rev.
George Killian officiating. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-14/1920 Colum - 3 Page - 1 G'S DOROTHEA
I. GARVER (29 AUG 1931 - ?) ROBERT
V. GARVER (16 FEB 1932 - 9 DEC 1998) Robert
V. Garver, 66, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998 at home in Tobacco
Township, after a short illness. Born Feb. 16, 1932 in Clare County, he lived
in Gladwin County since 1994 and previously lived in Bellville. Robert married
the former Dorothea Smith, May 29, 1954 in Houghton Lake. He was a veteran.
Robert worked for Federal Screw Works in Romulus as a mill wright operator. Besides his wife he is survived by four
daughters, Denise and husband Domnic Fratangelo of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Arlene
Garver, and Cathy Ehgotz, both of Hartland, and Robin and husband Daniel
Clemons of Linden; one son, Guy Steve and wife Velvet of Fowlerville; six
brothers; five sisters; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
one brother, and one sister. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton with Nial Abbott officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-16/1998 Column - 2 Page - 2 JOHN
W. GILLIS (11 JUNE 1830 - 11 SEP 1886) TOBACCO John Gillis, aged 56 years and 3 months,
died Saturday night, of inflammation of the kidneys. He moved here in December
last, and leaves a wife to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held Monday,
Rev. A. Robinson officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 09-17/1886 Column - 1
Page - 8 TAMMY
M. (McLANE) GILMAN (2 DEC 1967 - 2 AUG 1993) Tammy
M. Gilman, 25, of 4920 Peterson Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Aug. 2,
1993, of injuries received in an automobile accident on Curtis Rd. in Warren
Township of Midland County. She was born in Pontiac Dec. 2, 1967, and moved to
Gladwin County in 1972, from Linden. She was a motor route carrier for the
Saginaw News. The former Tammy McLane, she was married to John Gilman Sr. on
Aug. 4, 1990, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by her
mother, Rebecca VanBuskirk of Coleman; her father and step-mother, Tom and
Linda McLane of Fenton; her grandmother, Leona McLane of Clarkston; a step-son,
John Jr.; 3 brothers, Richard Patsey and Donald Patsey of Flint and Terry
Patsey of Beaverton; and 3 sisters, Carol Luark and Leona Haggart of Coleman
and Barbara Orbis of Clare. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Wesley Hoggard officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-11/1993 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARGUERITE
P. GLANN (5 FEB 1907 - 24 SEP 1996) CLARA
L. (BOALS) GLIDDEN (7 AUG 1896 - 14 MAY 1990) Clara
L. (Glidden) Farley, 93, of 3750 E. Monroe, Durand, died Monday, May 14, 1990,
in the Durand Convalescent Center after a long illness. Born in Bear Lake, Aug.
7, 1896, she lived most of her life in Flint. She moved to Scottsdale, Ariz.,
in 1959 and to Durand in October 1989. Mrs Farley was a member of the Seventh
Day Adventist Church, church pianist, a member of the Ladies Aid Society and
worked with children of the church. The former Clara Smith, she was married to
Waldo Glidden in 1919 in Flint. He died in 1952. She then married Claude Farley
in 1956 in Flint and he died in 1978. Surviving are one son, Arnold of Vassar; one
daughter, Mrs. James (Virginia) Reeves of Flushing; a step-son, Dale Farley of
Dalton, Ga.; 2 step-daughters, Mildred Riley of Rice Lake, Wisc. and Waneta
Cuhel of Denver, Colo.; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rites
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel.
Elder Douglas Carlson will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery.
Visitation is after 1 p.m. today, Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated
05-16/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 CLARENCE
HARTWILL GLIDDEN (28 FEB 1885 - 16 MARCH 1959) CLARENCE
GLIDDEN DIED SUDDENLY Clarence H. Glidden, 74, died suddenly
Monday at his hom in Beavertn. He was born in Billings Township on February 28,
1885 and in 1910 was married to the former Miss Queen Oliver, who survives him.
They farmed in Tobacco Township until 1948. Mr. Glidden was well-known
throughout the county as a purebred horse breeder. Survivors besides his wife, are: a daughter,
Mrs. Vera McKimmy, of Midland; two brothers, Charles, of Holly and Harvey, of
Detroit; two grandchildren, Mrs. Carol Yost, of Beaverton, and Donald Wagar, of
Midland; and four great grandchildren. A brother Waldo preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren,
Beaverton. The Rev. Carl Hilbert will officiate and burial will be in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-18/1959 Column - 3 Page - 1 ELZADA
(HARRIS) GLIDDEN (8 OCT 1861 - 28 DEC
1927) Elzada
Harris was born Oct. 8, 1861, in Dayden township, Lapeer county, Mich., and
departed this life Dec. 23, 1927, being 66 years, 2 months and 15 days of age.
She moved to Edenville township, Midland county, with her parents at the age of
four years, being among the early settlers of that township. She was married to
Enoch Glidden Sept. 6, 1883, moving to Gladwin county in the spring of 1884 and
has since been a resident of this county. To this union were born five
children: Clarence Hartwell Glidden of Tobacco township, Gladwin county; Waldo
Avery Glidden of Flint; Charles Comstock Glidden of Bay City; one daughter,
Winnie Glidden, who died at the age of 10 months; Harvey Knox Glidden of
Chicago, Ill. She was a devoted Christian, having been a
member of the Seventh Day Adventist church for about 40 years. She has been a
patient suffering for the last four years of sugar diabetes. She was willing to
go and was listening for the final summons of the faith that she will meet her
Saviour in the morning of the first resurrection, and will be able to say,
"This is my Saviour, I have waited for Him." It can well be said she
was a true wife who loved her home and family, always mindful of good counsel
to her boys, and was loved most by those who knew her best. She leaves to mourn
her husband, four sons, two sisters, three brothers and a host of friends. "HER MOTTO" " I shall pass through this world but
once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any
human being, let me do it now, let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not
pass this way again. " Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1927 Column - 4
Page - 4 ENOCH
H. GLIDDEN (16 SEP 1861 - 13 FEB 1931) Enoch
Glidden died at the General hospital, Bay City, at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13,
1931, of flu. Mr. Glidden, who was living with his son, Harvey K. Glidden, was
apparently well and able to attend to his work until last Thursday, when he was
taken ill and retired to his bed. Early Friday morning he got out of bed and
tripped over a chair, breaking his arm at the elbow. He did not improve and was
taken Monday to the General hospital at Bay City, where he died shortly after
midnight. His body was brought to Gladwin lated Tuesday afternoon. Enoch Glidden was born Sept. 16, 1861 in
Maine. He came to Gladwin in the early, 80's worked in the lumber camps 20
years, later taking up farming and real estate. He was married Sept. 6, 1883,
to Miss Elzada Harris at Edenville. Five children, Clarence Hartwill Glidden of
Tobacco township, Charles Comstock Glidden of Bay City, Waldo Avery Glidden of
Flint, one daughter Winnie who died at the age of 10 months, and Harvey Knox
Glidden of Gladwin, were born to them. Funeral services will be held at the
Presbyterian church at Beaverton this afternoon at 2:30, followed by burial at
Dale cemetery beside Mrs. Glidden, who died Dec. 23, 1927. He was a sincere and
devoted member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Gladwin County Record dated
01-15/1931 Column - 5 Page - 1 HARVEY
KNOX GLIDDEN, SR (26 AUG 1896 - 4 JULY 1962) EX-BEAVERTON
MAN VICTIM OF CAR ON BRIDGE Funeral services for Harvey K. Glidden, 65,
a former Beaverton resident, were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Hall Funeral
Home. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Elder James Cunnington, of Lansing,
officiated at the rites. Mr. Glidden was killed Wednesday when he was
struck by a car while fishing off a bridge over the Muskegon River in Roscommon
County. Police said Glidden, his son, Harvey Jr., 26, and daughter-in-law,
Evelyn, 19, were all struck at the same time. The young couple was taken to
Mercy Hospital, Grayling with fractures and back injuries, police reported. Mr. Glidden was born in Tobacco Township,
Aug. 26, 1896, and was married to Marie Szatkowski in Bad Axe, June 30, 1920. A
commercial photographer in Detroit, he retired 10 years ago and had since made
his home at Houghton Lake. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the
Houghton Lake post of American Legion. Surviving are his widow; one son, Harvey
Jr., of Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Chegar, Detroit; three grandchildren;
and a brother, Charles, of Davisburg. Officers said the Gliddens were struck by
a car driven by Lawrence E. Bruce, of Lansing, at 8:55 p.m. Bruce was driving
south, police reported, and neared the bridge at the same time another auto,
driven by Richard Slaught, of Houghton Lake, approached from the north. There
wasn't room for both cars on the narrow span without hitting the three
pedestrians, officers said. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1962 Column - 6
Page - 1 MARIE
(SZATKOWSKI) GLIDDEN (20 MARCH 1899 - 22 APRIL 1974) Mrs.
Marie Glidden, 75, of Houghton Lake, died Monday, April 22, in a nursing home in Saginaw. Born in Poland
on March 20, 1899, she moved to Roscommon County 22 years ago from Detroit. The
former Marie Szatkowkski, she was married to Harvey Glidden on June 30, 1920,
in Bad Axe. He preceded her in death on July 4, 1962. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jean Chegar
of Saginaw; one son, Harvey Jr. of Detroit; and three grandchildren. Rites will
be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial
will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1974 Column - 4
Page - 2 QUEEN
L. (OLIVER) GLIDDEN (1 OCT 1888 - 7 JULY 1987) Mrs.
Queen L. Glidden, 98, of 118 Saginaw St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, July 7, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Smith Creek, Gladwin
County, Oct. 1, 1888, she had spent most of her life in Beaverton. Mrs. Glidden
was a member of the Dale and Billings Ladies Aids and the Beaverton Senior
Citizens. The former Queen Oliver, she was married to Clarence Glidden in 1910
in Beaverton. He preceded her in death March 16, 1957. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Vera
McKimmy of Ludington; one brother, Jay Oliver of Beaverton; and 1 grandson; 6
great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. A brother, James Oliver, 2
sisters, Bessie Bartlet and Pearl Fox and a granddaughter, Carol Yost, also
preceded her in death. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beavertn Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial was in
the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Senior
Citizens Center. Gladwin County Record dated 07-15/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2 WALDO
AVERY GLIDDEN (18 DEC 1886 - 31 OCT 1952) FORMER
RESIDENT'S RITES HERE Waldo
Avery Glidden, 66, former resident of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, October
31, at Hurley Hospital in Flint, following a four-day illness. Mr. Glidden was
born December 18, 1886 in Tobacco township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Enoch Glidden. He operated a livery stable in Beaverton and was a veteran of
World War I. At the time of his death he was employed by the Allen Moving
Company in Flint. Surviving are his wife, Clara; one son,
Arnold, of Flint; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Reves, of Flint; three brothers,
Clarence Glidden, of Beaverton, Charles Glidden, of Pontiac and Harvey Glidden,
of St. Petersburg, Florida; also two grandchildren. A sister, Winnie, preceded her brother in
death. Funeral services were held this morning at the Miller Funeral Home in
Flint with the Rev. Judson Habenfeht officiating, with another service this
afternoon at the Dale church. Burial will be made in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-05/1952 Column - 4 Page - 1 WINNIE
GLIDDEN (1894 - 20 SEP 1895) {Infant child of Enoch & Elzada Glidden 10
months old}. RANSOM
H. GOODWIN (1856 - 1923) AURAH
(EARLY) GRANT (18 FEB 1871 - 09 MAY 1952) Funeral
services for Mrs. U.S. Grant, 81, of Beaverton, were conducted Sunday, May 11
at 2 p.m. from the Dale Methodist church with the Rev. Henry Kreulen, of Bay
City, officiating. Interment was in Dale cemetery. Mrs. Grant passed away
Friday morning at her home in Beaverton, following a long illness. Aurah Early
was born February 18, 1871, in Allen County, Ohio. In early youth she came with
her parents to Barry County, Mich., near Woodland. There on October 17, 1891,
she was married to U.S. Grant. Seven years later, in 1898, they came to Gladwin
county, locating on a farm near Beaverton. Here they endured the hardships of
pioneer life in clearing up a farm and building a home. Nine years ago, because
of failing health, they left the farm and moved to Beaverton, where they have
resided since. Last October the Grants celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary. Mrs.
Grant was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian church and the Ladies Aid
Society. She was a charter member of the Dale-Billings Aid Society and was
always a faithful worker. Four children were born to them. Two, a daughter,
Dorothy, and a son, Jess, preceded their mother in death. She is survived by
her husband, U.S. Grant; a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Paxton, of Beaverton; and a
son, Charles Grant, of London, Ontario; eight grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Werking of Lima, Ohio. Miss Ica
Early of Peru, Indiana, and Mrs. Grace Potter, of Battle Creek; two brothers,
Ira Early of Mt. Dora, Florida and C.D. Early, of Bellvue. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-14/1952 Column - 8 Page - 1 MALE
GRANT (1837 - 1917) DOROTHY
GRANT (1898 - 1901) JACOB
KENNETH “JAKE” GRANT (9 SEP 1915 - 15 JAN 2001) Jacob "Jake" K. Grant, 85, of
Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at home following a long illness. Born
Sept. 9, 1915 in Beaverton, he was the son of John F. and Josephine (Leeth)
Grant. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Jake married Marie Wagner,
May 29, 1942 in Paradise, Ohio. He was a truck mechanic for Robinson
Industries, retiring in 1972 after 28 years. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the United States Army. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons,
Ivan and wife Beverly of Beaverton and Terry and wife Judy of Utica; two
daughters, Peggy and husband Terry Govitz of Gladwin, and Leta and husband Rick
Painter of McMillan; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents; one great-granddaughter, Melanie Allor in
1996; one brother, William in 1963; and two sisters, Rachel Holycross in 1969
and Esther Moorman in 1945. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating.
Military honors will be performed by the VFW Post 7303. Visitation will be 2 to
9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. JESSIE
C. GRANT (1 JAN 1895 - 7 FEB 1925) Jess
C. Grant was born Jan. 1, 1895, in Woodland, Barry county, Michigan, and, died
Feb. 7, 1925, at Saginaw Genral hospital, from peritonitis, aged 30 years, 1
month and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Leone Henry, July 22, 1922, and
to this union were born two sons, Clyde, 23 months old, and Claud, 7 months
old. Besides a wife and two sons he leaves to mourn a father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. U.S. Grant, a brother Charles, and sister, Mrs. Clifton Paxton, and
many relatives and friends. Mr. Grant was a member of the A.E.F. and
served overseas 10 months in the 85th division. He was a highly respected
neighbor and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 11, at Dale M.E. church, by Rev.
H.B. Johnson, of Clare, and the American Legion. Burial in Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1925 Column - 2 Page - 4 LEROY
ALBERT GRANT (26 OCT 1927 - 30 NOV 2004) Roy
Grant, 77, of Beaverton, died Nov. 30, 2004 at MidMichigan Medical Center in
Midland. He was born Oct. 26, 1927 to William and Laura (Conklin) Grant in
Beaverton and he was a lifelong resident of Gladwin County. He worked as an
instrument man at Dow Chemical. He was a member of Local 85 and worked as a
pipefitter, retiring from Johnson Control in Saginaw. He was a veteran of the
United States Army, serving in World War II. He married Vi Gunderman on June 6,
1950 in Angola, Indiana. She survives him. He is also survived by two daughters, Sue
(Joe) Mishler of Sanford and Jan (Ken) Hudson of Beaverton; two sons, Dan
(Patty) Grant of Beaverton and Tom (Marcy) Grant of Beaverton; grandchildren,
Jeni and Mark Grove, Saly and Jason Hitsman, Laura and Gavin Brandon, Missy and
Ryan Schmidt, Mindy and Brent Mercer, Adam Mishler and fiance Amada Opbroek,
Kurt and Erin Mishler, Becky Grant, Lindsey and Greg Grant-DeLisle, Lacey
Grant, Matt and Allison Hudson, and Alyssa Hudson; Great grandchildren, Grant
Brandon, Hunter Mercer, and Brianne Mishler; two sisters, Eva Fuller of Ann
Arbor and Leora (Rol) Gunderman of Clare; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Grant of
Sanford; three brothers, Bert (Jessie) Grant of Beaverton, Bill (Betsy) Grant
of Beaverton, Richard (Hazel) Grant of Beaverton; a brother-in-law, Darwin
Grove of Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents; a sister, Betty Grove; a brother, Wilbur Grant; and a
brother-in-law, Alvin Fuller. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec.
2, at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Henry List
officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 9 p.m. at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-01/2004 Column - 1 Page - 7 MARIE
R. GRANT (16 NOV 1921 - ?) ORA
E GRANT (1871 - 1952) ULYSSES
S. GRANT (1865 - 30 APRIL 1953) VIOLA
MAY (GUNDERMAN) GRANT (21 JUNE 1931 - 24 AUG 2003) Vi
Grant, 72, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away Aug. 24, 2003 at MidMichigan
Medical Center - Midland following a short illness. She was born June 21, 1931
to Kenneth and Naola Mae (Archbold) Gunderman in Isabella County. Vi worked as
a secretary for Brown Machine in Beaverton. She married Leroy Grant on June 6,
1950 in Angola, Indiana. She is survived by her husband, Leroy of
Beaverton; daughters Sue and Joe Mishler of Sanford and Jan and Ken Hudson of
Beaverton; sons Tom and Marcy Grant of Beaverton, and Dan and Patty Grant of
Beaverton; grandchildren Jeni and Mark Grove, Sally and Jason Hitsman, Laura
and Gavin Brandon, Missy and Ryan Schmidt, Mindy and Brent Mercer, Adam Mishler
and special friend Amanda Opbroek, Kurt Mishler and fiance Erin Faber, Becky
Grant, Lindsey and Greg Grant-DeLisle, Lacey Grant, Matt Hudson and fiance
Allison Cotter, and Alyssa Hudson; great-grandchildren Grant Brandon, Hunter
Mercer and Brainne Mishler; brothers Rolland and Leora Gunderman of Clare and
Glen and Arlene Gunderman of Clare; sister Goldie and Nuke Rodgers of Clare;
and several and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 26,
2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial
took place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation was
held Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay
for Life or Beaverton R.I.F. Program. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/2003
Column - 4 Page - 4 GEORGE
GRASHAW (? - 30 JULY 1914) - 67 years old. ROBERT
V. GRAVER (16 FEB 1932 - 9 DEC 1998) ROBERT V. GARVER Robert V. Garver, 66, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec.
9, 1998 at home in Tobacco Township, after a short illness. Born Feb. 16, 1932
in Clare County, he lived in Gladwin County since 1994 and previously lived in Bellville.
Robert married the former Dorothea Smith, May 29,1954 in Houghton Lake. He was
a veteran. Robert worked for Federal Screw Works in Romulus as a mill wright
operator. Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters,
Denise and husband Domnic Fratangelo of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Arlene Garver, and Cathy Ehgotz,
both of Hartland, and Robin and husband Daniel demons of Linden; one son, Guy
Steve and wife Velvet of Fowlerville; six brothers; five sisters; and eight
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, and one sister. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton with Nial Abbott officiating. Burial was in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1998 Column – 2
Page – 2. ALBERT
N. GREEN (13 OCT 1907 - 16 OCT 1959)
ILLNESS
FATAL TO ALBERT GREEN Albert N. Green, 52, died Friday evening at
his Billings Township home after a two-year illness. He was born Oct. 13, 1907
at West Branch. A carpenter, Mr. Green was married Dec. 18, 1929, to the former
Ione Winer at Detroit. They came to Billings Township from West Branch 15 years
ago to make their home. Surviving are his wife, Ione; two sons,
Airman 1/C Robert Green, Kalmagh Falls, Oregon, and PFC Gerald Green, Irvine,
Calif.; his mother Mrs. Susan Green, of San Bernadino, Calif.; five brothers,
August, Emery, and James, of West Branch. Karl, of Rose City, and Chester of
Inkster; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Roman, San Bernadino; Mrs. Adelaine Kloching
of Garden City, Mrs. Caroline Norton, and Mrs. Ann Hagerman, of West Branch,
and Mrs. Lorraine Baldin, of Richmond, Ind.; and four grandchildren. Funera services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m.
at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Hilbert officiated and burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1959 Column - 6 Page - 1 HAZEL
D. GREEN (1898 - 1953) ARDITH
GAIL GREENACRE (17 FEB 1938 - ?) DEVILO
GEROLD GREENACRE (13 OCT 1942 - 3 JAN 1999) DeVilo
G. Greenacre, 56, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 199 at home after a short
illness. Born Oct. 13, 1942 in Gladwin, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County. He was a polymer operator for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland.
DeVilo married A. Gail Williams, August 6, 1988 in Coleman. He was a veteran of
the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Navy. Besides his wife he is survived by two
daughters, Shawn and husband Jeffrey Smith of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Alshia
Greenacre of Ocala, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Tamara Mann of Mt.
Pleasant, and Deborah and husband Gary Walker of LaQuinta, Calif.; two
brothers, Lee H. of Lansing, and Everett J. of Clare; and one sister, Carlene
Hutchins of Arizona. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Leola Attenburger
in 1990, and Annabelle Williams in 1988. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Rev. Duane Koontz
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Visitation will be today (Wednesday) noon to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Gladwin, MidMichigan Visiting Nurse, or Pardee Cancer Fund.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2 ANNA
ROSALIE (GERHART) GREENE (11 AUG 1921 - 25 DEC 2002) Anna
“Rosalie” Greene , our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went
to her Lord and Savior on his birthday, December 25, 2002, after a sudden
illness. Anna “Rosalie” Greene was born August 11, 1921, in Lawrence County,
Illinois. Her parents, Dewey D. Gerhart and Lora (Norton) Gerhart preceded her
in death, as did one brother, Dewey Gerhart, Jr., and one sister, Ida DeWitt.
Rosalie graduated from Beaverton High School and married the class
president/captain of the football team, Thomas D. Bergman, a lifelong resident
of Beaverton. They were married for 32 years and had three children together.
He preceded her in death in 1972. Rosalie married Lowell “Dale” Greene in 1979,
and lived in Mount Pleasant. They were married for 19 years. He preceded her in
death in 1998. Rosalie then moved to Midland and lived there for four years,
and just recently moved to Gladwin, Michigan, to be with her daughter and
son-in-law. Rosalie is
survived by her three children, Gary R. (Valerie) Bergman of Midland; David G.
(Elizabeth) Bergman of Mount Pleasant; and Cathryn S. (Harry) Geweniger of
Gladwin. She has four grandchildren, Jeffrey T. (Carmie) Bergman of
Indianapolis, Indiana; Cheryl Bergman of Farmington Hills; David Bergman of
Monroe; and Daniel (Lisa) Bergman of Mount Pleasant. She also has five
wonderful great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Robert (Mary)
Gerhart of Bayonit Point, Florida; John (Pat) Gerhart of Bayonit, Florida; Gene
(Nila) Gerhart of Springhills, Florida; and Daniel (Noreene) Gerhart of Hudson,
Florida; two sisters, Bernice Linton and Linda Clothier of Midland; and a
sister-in-law, Neva Gerhart of Reed City; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Rosalie was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post 7303. She
was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oak Forest, Illinois, and
attended its Midland Chapel. Rosalie’s faith in God and her neverending love
and support for her family and close friends will always be cherished in the
minds and hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was a truly beautiful
person both inside and out, and could light up a room with her entrance. Funeral
services were conducted by Pastor David T. Mensing from Peace Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2002, at Hall Funeral Home,
430 South Ross St., Beaverton, with visitation from 12:00 p.m., until the time
of service. Services were followed by burial at Dale Cemetery in Beaverton, and
then a luncheon at the V.F.W. Hall in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
12-31/2002 Column - ? Page - ? JERRY
CLARK GREER (14 AUG 1890 - 23 OCT 1963) PASSES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS Jerry C. Greer, 73, died last Wednesday at
his home in Beaverton after a four year illness. Born in Putnam County, Ohio,
on August 14, 1890, he came to Beaverton from Midland County in 1921. He was
married to the former Marie Mogg on Nov. 25, 1914, in Midland. A member of the
Gladwin County Farm Bureau, he served the community as alderman on the city
council and was a member of county and township A.S. C. committees. Surviving are his wife, Marie; two
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy McMahon and Mrs. Deora Oliver, of Beaverton; two
brothers, Dean Geer, of Coleman and Oris Geer, of Lansing; three sisters, Mrs.
Orpha LaLone and Mrs. Rose Lorenzen, of Pontiac and Mrs. Lela Brugger, of
Clare; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with Rev. Randall Roose
officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-30/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1 MARIE
M. (MOGG) GREER (1 FEB 1899 - 21 SEP 1975) Mrs.
Marie M. Geer, 76, of Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 21, at her home at
316 Glidden Road. Born in Alfred Station, N.Y., on February 1, 1899, she had
lived in Gladwin County most of her life. Mrs. Geer was a member of the
Beaverton Church of The Brethren, Dale-Billings Ladies Aid and the Gladwin
County Farm Bureau. The former Marie Mogg, she was married to Jerry C. Geer on
November 25, 1914, in Midland. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1963. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roger
(Dorothy) McMahon and Mrs. Edwin (Deora) Oliver, both of Beaverton; seven
granddaughters; and 11 great grandchildren. A son also preceded her in death.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren. The Rev. Henry List and Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2 PAUL
GREER (1921 - 1921) CHARLES
GRIBBEN (? - 1935) AGNES
W. GROHOSKI (29 AUG 1917 - 7 NOV 1999) Agnes W. Grohoski, , 82, of Beaverton, died
Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999 at the home of her grandchildren, Bob, Lori, and Krystal
Fritcher in Beaverton after a long illness. Born
Aug. 29, 1917 in Bridgeport, Ala., she lived in Gladwin County since 1970 and
previously lived in Flint. Agnes married
Edward S. Grohoski, Nov. 23, 1935 in Flint. He preceded her in death Sept. 25,
1986. She worked in the Adult Education Department of Mott Foundation in Flint,
retiring in 1972 after 20 years. She was
a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, past president of the Highwood Senior
Citizen Club, and member of the Gladwin County Home Extension Club. Surviving are one son, James and wife Beth
of Flint; one daughter, Sandra and husband Gary Fritcher of Smyrna, Tenn.; 11
grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three
brothers and one sister. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Father Todd
Arnberg of St. Anne’s Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Friends
may call at the Hall Funeral Home-Beaverton Chapel today (Wednesday) noon until
9 p.m. A scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the
funeral home. A Legion of Mary Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville. Memorial
contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated
11-10/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2 EDWARD
S. GROHOSKI (1913 - 1986) ALLEN
DARWIN GROVE (1933 - ?) BETTY
ALICE (GRANT) GROVE (2 MAY 1936 - 25 AUG 2000) Betty
A. Grove, 64, of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Aug. 25, 2000 at the
University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor. Born May 2, 1936 in
Beaverton, she was the daughter of the late William and Laura (Conklin) Grant.
Betty married Allen Darwin Grove, July 1, 1955 in Beaverton. She was a member
of the Dale First United Methodist Church. Besides her husband she is survived by two
sons, Timothy and wife Robin, and Rodney and wife Lori, all of Beaverton; two
daughters, Mary Beth and husband Larry Zelt of Gladwin, and Sheila and husband
Dennis Piegols of Hope; four brothers, Roy Grant, Bert Grant, Bill Grant, and
Richard Grant, all of Beaverton; two sisters, Eva Fuller of Ann Arbor and Leora
Gunderman of Clare; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother,
Wilbert Grant. Services were held Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home with
Pastors Fred LeMere and David Stewart officiating. Burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dale First United Methodist Church.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/2000 Column - 3 Page - 2 HAZEL
MAE (MCKIMMY) GRUBER (28 JULY 1894 - 14 FEB 1960) SERVICES
FRIDAY for MRS. GRUBER Mrs. Hazel Gruber, 65, passed away at her
home in Tucson, Ariz., Sunday, Feb 14, following a six months illness. The
daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. John L. McKimmy, she was born July 28, 1894,
at Blissfield. Mrs. Gruber came to Beaverton with her parents in 1902 and spent
most her life here. She was married to John Gruber January 10, 1923. Mr. Gruber
passed away in October, 1928. Mrs. Gruber was a member of the Church of the
Brethren. In 1941 Mrs. Gruber and son Lincoln went to Tucson where she has been
living since. Survivors include one son, Lincoln; J. Ray
McKimmy and Clayton McKimmy; and one sister, Ruth Yager, all of Beaverton.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Carl Hilbert officiating, and burial will
be made in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02/17/1960 Column - 6
Page - 1 CLARENCE
LEROY GUERNSEY (28 JUNE 1888 - 14 FEB 1960) RITES
TODAY FOR ROY GUERNSEY Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
for Clarence LeRoy Guernsey, 71, at the Dale Methodist Church, with the Rev.
Earl Fogelsonger and the Rev. Verne Summers officiating. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Mr. Guernsey, a retired farmer, died February 14 at his home in
Tobacco Township, after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1888, in Lenawee
County and married the former Gladys Denzer June 3, 1921. A resident of Gladwin
County for 57 years, he served as Tobacco Township clerk for several years,
taught school in the county, also was an oil lease buyer. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son,
Max of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Verta Tolly of Leslie, Mrs. Wilda Rowley
of Gladwin, Mrs. Cora Lee Foster and Mrs. Bonnie Tolly of Beaverton; one brother,
Clement, of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Verta Smith of Shephard and Mrs. Grace
Smith of Freeland, and 14 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
02-17/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1 CLEMENT
TERRENCE GUERNSEY (11 APRIL 1890 - 25 OCT 1985) Clement
T. Garnsey, 95, of 3219 Lang Rd. Beaverton, died at his home Friday, Oct. 25,
after a long illness. Born in Lenawee County April 11, 1890, he came to Gladwin
County in 1900. He was a school teacher for 30 years with the last 9 as
principal at the Winegar School. Mr. Garnsey retired in 1953. He was married to
the former Edna Todd May 8, 1927, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Ira of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Grace Smith of Shepherd; and a grandson.
Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton
Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 CORA
MINERVA (BASER) GUERNSEY (8 OCT 1867 - 16 OCT 1941) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. IRA GUERNSEY Funeral services were held Sunday, October
19th for Mrs. Ira Guernsey at the Dale Methodist Church. Cora Minerva Baser was
born October 8, 1867 at Corunna and died at her home in Dale, October 16, 1941.
To her marriage to Ira Guernsey five children were born, one daughter, Ellen
preceding her in death at the age of 18 months. Mr. and Mrs. Guernsey have been residents of
Gladwin county since 1903, when they came here from Lenawee county. Surviving
her are her husband, two sons, Clarence LeRoy of Beaverton, Clement Terrence of
Gladwin and two daughters Vertie Mae of Flint and Grace Edna of Midland, a
brother, Delbert C. Baser of Sanford and a number of grand-children. Rev. Howard McDonald of Beaverton gave the
prayer at the house and George Huber officiated at the church services. Burial
was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1941 Column - 7 Page - 4 EDITH
MYRTLE (MCKIMMY) GUERNSEY (7 AUG 1892 - 13 DEC 1918) MRS.
CLARENCE LEROY GUERNSEY Edith Myrtle Guernsey died Dec. 13 at her
home in Tobacco township, a victim of influenza. She was born Aug. 17, 1892, in
Lenawee county. Services were held Dec. 16, conducted by W. B. Neff. Burial in
Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 Mrs. Edith Myrtle Guernsey was born Aug. 7,
1892, in Lenawee county, Michigan, where at the age of 13 years she became a
member of The Church of the Brethren. When 17 years of age she married C. LeRoy
Guernsey of Beaverton, Mich., and a year later moved with her husband to
Gladwin county where they lived until the time of her death, caused by
influenza, Dec. 13, 1918. Funeral services were held at her home Dec. 16. 1918,
Interment at Dale cemetery. She is mourned by her husband C. LeRoy Guernsey,
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac McKimmy, a sister, Nina, two brothers, Clifford
and Otis, also by many friends in both Lenawee and Gladwin counties. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-26/1918 Column - 6 Page - 1 EDNA
M. (TODD) GUERNSEY (2 MAY 1909 - 29 MAY 1993) Edna
M. Garnsey, 84, of 3219 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, May 29, 1993, at
her home after a long illness. Born in Birchwood, Wisc., May 2, 1909, she moved
to Gladwin County in 1930 from Coleman. The formewr Edna Todd, she was married
to Clement Garnsey on May 8, 1927, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Oct.
25, 1985. Surviving are one son, Ira of Beaverton; one
sister, Nellie Faber of Coleman; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by
3 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Visiting Nurse Association or the Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-02/1993 Column - 2 Page - 2 Note:
NOT EDNA GARNSEY SUPPOSE TO BE: EDNA GUERNSEY GLADYS
A. (DENZER) GUERNSEY (17 OCT 1901 - 12 JAN 1995) Gladys
Guernsey, 93, and a long-time resident of Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 12,
1995 at the Clare Nursing Home after a 7-month residency there. Born Oct. 17,
1901, she resided at her home on Guernsey Rd. for more than 67 years before
leaving it only recently to enter the Clare Nursing Home. Mrs. Guernsey served
many years in township government as clerk. She taught school in Gladwin,
Isabella and Midland counties and retired from Coleman Community Schools in
1968. She was an active member and Sunday school teacher at the Gladwin Free
Methodist Church. The former Gladys Denzer married Roy Guernsey June 3, 1921.
He preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1960. Surviving are 4 daughters, Verta (Billie)
and husband John Tolly of Niles, Wilda and husband George Rowley of Gladwin,
Coralee and husband Frank Foster of Beaverton, and Bonnie and husband James
Tolly of Beaverton; one son, Max and wife Shirley of Beaverton; 17
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by 2 sisters, Gertrude Weiman and Nina Hockaday; one
granddaughter, Jeannine Tolly Klassen; one grandson, John Rogers Tolly; and 2
great-grandsons, Christopher Tolly and Christopher Harrell. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may wish to consider the Gideons or the Gladwin Free Methodist Church.
Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-18/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6
IRA
LINCOLN GRANT GUERNSEY (13 JULY 1865 - 15 MARCH 1947) Ira L. Guernsey, 82, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Smith in Midland, on Saturday, March 15. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Dale church, preceded by a short
prayer service at the home of his son, Clem Guernsey, at 1:30. Rev. George
Huber, of the Midland Methodist church officiated. Mr. Guernsey was born in Lenawee county, on July 13,
1865 and was a resident of Gladwin county for 45 years. He and his wife, who
passed away about five years ago, operated a farm for many years. Surviving are two sons, LeRoy and Clem Guernsey, of
Gladwin county; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Mrs. Theodore Smith, of
Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 3-19/1947 Column – 4 Page – 1. WAYNE
LEROY GUERNSEY (? - ?) CAROL
L. (TOMKINS) GUILES (19 DEC 1938 - 20 MAY 1997) Carol
L. Guiles, 58, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at home after a short
illness. Born Dec. 19, 1938 in Frankfort, she was a homemaker. The former Carol
Tomkins married Jim Guiles, Aug. 8, 1955 in Angola, Ind. Besides her husband she is survived by one
daughter, Jennifer of Livonia; four sons, Kevin and wife Cindy of Livonia, Eric
and wife Mary of Walled Lake, Gregory of Beaverton, and Brian of Westland;
three brothers, Dale Tomkins of Farmington Hills, Jim and Richard Tomkins of
Hubbard Lake; one sister, Barbara Parsons of Las Cruces, N.M.; nine
grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Timothy Verity officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-28/1997 Column - 2 Page - 2
JAMES
A. GUILES (1936 - ?) H'S PATRICK
EDWARD HAINES (26 FEB 1969 - 11 NOV 1984) GLADWIN
YOUTH FATALLY HURT IN CAR - PEDESTRIAN MISHAP Investigation is continuing into the death
of a 15-year-old Gladwin youth who was struck by a car on S. M-18 Saturday
night after running into the road. Patrick Haines, a Gladwin High School
sophomore, was attending a wedding reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall,
751 S. M-18 about 11:54 p.m. Saturday when he ran into the road, said Gladwin
Sheriff's officers. The youth was struck by a car driven by Gary D. Hawks Jr.,
16, of Beaverton. Deputies said Hawks, who was heading south,
was unable to avoid hitting Haines. The victim was taken to the Gladwin Area
Hospital where, he was pronounced dead at 12:45 a.m. Sunday. Hawks and a
passenger, a 16-year-old Beaverton girl who was not identified, were treated
for minor injuries at Gladwin Hospital and released. Deputies were assisted at the scene by
Gladwin State Police and Beaverton and Gladwin City Police. The accident
remains under investigation and officers say they do not know why Haines ran
into the roadway. Haines is the eighth traffic fatality of the year in the
county. His obituary appears on page 2 of this section. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-14/1984 Colunn - 1 Page - 1 PATRICK
HAINES Patrick Edward Haines, 15, of 5448 Riverview
Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Gladwin Area Hospital of injuries
sustained in an automobile pedestrian accident Saturday night. Born in Flint on
Feb. 26, 1969, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He was a
sophomore at Gladwin High School. Surviving are his parents, Michael and
Carolyn Haines; a twin brother, Michael, at home; 3 sisters, Tammy, Tracy and
Talitha, at home; grandparents, Mrs. Daisy Pratt and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Haines
of Gladwin; and great grandfather, Fred Haines of Gladwin. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Louie Galaway
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-14/1984 Colunn - 3 Page - 2 L.
G. "TED" HAIR (14 DEC 1912 - 22 MARCH 1996) L.
G. (Ted) Hair, 83, of Gladwin, died Friday, March 22, 1996 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center - Gladwin following a long illness. Born Dec. 14, 1912
in Oakwood, Ohio, he resided in Gladwin County since 1974 when he moved from
the Tri-City area. He had been employed as a parts man with Draper Chevrolet in
Saginaw and Burt Watson in Freeland for 42 years and retired in 1974. Mr. Hair
married the former Myrtle M. Decker March 3, 1933 in South Bend, Ind. She
preceded him in death Dec. 22, 1980. Surviving are 4 sons, Ted J. and wife
Lucille of Beaverton, Larry and wife Darlene of Bay City, Rodney and wife Kathy
of Beaverton, and Steven of Hope; one brother, Richard of Bellview, Fla.; 2
sisters, Elsie Brassauer and Mary Katherine Schook, both of Skidway Lake; 12
grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Rites were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 25
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. Pastor Jim Walters officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Those planning an expression
of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Billings Township Fire
Department or the American Lung Association. Gladwin County Record dated
03-27/1996 Column - 2 Page - 7 MYRTLE
M. (DECKER) HAIR (7 JULY 1914 - 22 DEC 1980) Mrs.
Myrtle M. Hair, 66, of 1145 E. Norway St., Hope, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 22,
in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Gladwin County on July 7, 1914, she
moved back to the area in 1974 from the tri-cities area. The former Myrtle
Decker, she was married to Ted Hair Sr. on March 3, 1933, in South Bend, Ind. Surviving besides her husband are, 4 sons,
Ted Jr. of Beaverton, Larry of Bay City, Rodney of Rhodes and Steven of Hope;
one brother, Dennis McGuire of Alma; 3 sisters, Mrs. Vesta Devereaux of Hope,
Mrs. Geraldine Scigliano of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Wanda Sempsrott of Perry; 13
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1980 Column - 4 Page - 2 DELVIN
R. HALL (1967 - 1990) DONALD
F. HALL (20 JULY 1915 - 22 JULY 1985) Donald
F. Hall, 70, of 5202 Ostlund Dr., Hope, died Monday, July 22, in the Midland
Hospital Center. He was born July 20, 1915, in Sturgis. Mr. Hall and the former
Catherine Douglas were married April 19, 1941, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he
is survived by 2 daughters, Sandra of Gladwin and Mrs. Carol Leige of Midland;
and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kingsley of Grand Rapids. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Ware, Smith, Woolever Co. in Midland.
Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin
Activities Center for the handicapped. Gladwin County Record dated 07-24/1985
Column - 1 Page - 2 GLENNA
A. (MOSS) HALL (1937 - ?) TIMOTHY
LEE HALL (9 NOV 1963 - ABT. 27 NOV 1963) SERVICES
HELD FOR INFANT Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Timothy Lee Hall, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Hall, of Sanford, who was born in Clare on Nov. 9. The Rev. Harold
Messer, of Clare, officiated with burial in the Dale Cemetery. Besides his parents, he is survived by a
brother, Wayne Jr., and a sister, Jolene, at home; grandmothers, Mrs. Dora
Hall, of Midland, and Mrs. Bernadine Govitz, of Gladwin; and grandfather,
Raymond Hall, of Elwell. Gladwin County Record dated 12-04/1963 Column - 7 Page
- 2 URLA
L. HALL (1 NOV 1921 - ?) WAYNE
D. HALL (1936 - ?) MARIANN
L. HAMMOND (9 DEC 1961 - 29 APRIL 1979) Mariann
L. Hammond, 17, of 1322 Guernsey Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, April 29, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Tennessee on December
9, 1961, she came to Gladwin County in 1973 from Sterling Heights. She was a
member of the Beaverton High School junior class. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William Swartz of Beaverton; one sister, Marie with the U.S. Navy in Japan; her
twin brother, Michael at home; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Webber
of Minnesota and Mrs. Marcy Swartz of Warren. Services were held today,
Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. The Rev.
Father Robert Davey officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-02/1979 Column - 5 Page - 2 MARY
E. HARDER (1888 - 1948) W.
EUGENE HARDER (1878 - 1955) FREDERICK
ALDERMAN HARDGROB (06 AUG 1892 - 11 FEB 1913) Frederick
Alderman Hardgrob died at his parental home in Tobacco township, Feb. 11, of
tuberculosis, aged 20 years, six months and five days. Interment took place in
Dale cemetery Feb. 14. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1913 Column - 5 Page -
1 ROWLAND
C. HARDGROVE (1857 - 20 MARCH 1934) R.
C. HARGROVE DIES AT BATTLE CREEK SUDDENLY R. C. Hardgrove of Beaverton died March 20,
1934 at Battle Creek at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Arnett, after an
illness of two days. Hardgrove was born in California in 1857, and has been a
resident of Beaverton several years. The Hardgroves were spending the winter
with their daughters at Battle Creek and Marshall. He is survive by his wife, Violet E.
Hardgrove of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Arnett of Battle
Creek, and Mrs. Conners of Marshall; and two sons, Shelby Hardgrove of
Haydenville, Ohio, and Geo. Hardgrove of Nelsonville, Ohio. Services were held
at the Methodist church at Beaverton, conducted by Rev. Mr. Norton, Thursday,
March 22, at 1:30 p.m. Burial was at Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-29/1934 Column - 4 Page - 1 VIOLET
E. (BOALS) HARDGROVE (24 JUNE 1859 - 20 JULY 1945) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. HARDGROVE Mrs. Violet Boals Hardgrove, 86, died
Friday, July 20, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Conner at Battle
Creek, with whom she had been (?) her home since her recent serious illness.
Violet Boals was born in Perry County, Ohio on June 24, 1859 and was later
married to Roland Hardgrove, who died in March, 1934. The family have lived in
Beaverton or vicinity for the past 45 years. She was a member of the Beaverton
Methodist church and the Women's Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary
Arnett and Mrs. Stella Conners of Battle Creek; two sons, Shelby Hardgrove of
Haydenville, Ohio and George Hardgrove of Nelsonville, Ohio; a brother, Grant
Boals of New Plymouth, Ohio; eleven grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and
several nieces. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m.
at the Beaverton Methodist Church. Rev. Charles Haun of Clare and Rev. Donald
Sailor of Beaverton officiated and burial took place in the Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1945 Column - 8 Page - 1 WALTER
HARDGROVE (1885 - 1932) MOSES
HARGER (1824 - 1896) BERT
H. HARPER (1877 - NOV 1943) BURIAL
SERVICE SUNDAY FOR BERT HARPER HERE Services will be held Sunday afternoon at
two o'clock at the Dale Cemetery for Bert Harper who passed away last November
at their home in Arlington, Virginia. At the time of his death it was
impossible to make the trip here and the body was placed in a vault until this
time. Mrs. Harper will accompany the body and
expects to arrive here sometime Saturday. The Harpers were formerly Beaverton
residents but have lived in Virginia several years. Mrs. Harper was formerly
Miss Myrta Fairchild of Dale. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1944 Column - 2
Page - 4 ESTELLA
(DUMONT) HARPER (18 MARCH 1889 - 2 MAY 1981) Mrs.
Estella D. Harper, 75, of 113 Tower Lane, Edenville, died Saturday, May 2, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Tobacco Township
March 18, 1889, she had spent most of her life here. Surviving are 2 sons,
Doran Lewis of Edenville and Dwayne Lewis of Flint; one sister, Mrs. Nettie
Russell of Beaverton; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 13 great great
grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1981 Column
- 5 Page - 2 MYRTA
(FAIRCHILD) HARPER (2 MARCH 1882 - 24 JAN 1967) MRS.
HARPER'S SERVICES FRIDAY Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m.
for Mrs. Myrta Harper, 84, of Beaverton. Mrs. Harper died Tuesday, Jan. 24,
following a long illness. Born at Lyons, Ohio, March 2, 1882, she came with her
parents to the Beaverton area in 1884. The former Myrta Fairchild and Bert
Harper were married in 1910 at Beaverton and went to Washington D.C., in 1921.
She was employed by the government. He preceded her in death in 1944. Mrs.
Harper returned to Beaverton in 1961. She is survived by one brother, Claud D. Fairchild,
of Beaverton. The Rev. Lee G. Long will officiate at the services at the Hall
Funeral Home and burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-25/1967 Column - 3 Page - 1 MARGARET
CLARA (DIETRICH) HARTNER (6 SEP 1913 - 31 MARCH 1978) Margaret
Clara Hartner, 64, of 5565 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Friday, March 31, in the
Clare Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. Born in Buena Vista
Township, Saginaw County, on September 6, 1913, she came to Gladwin County in
1961. She was a member of the County Farm Bureau and the Lutheran faith. THe
former Margaret Dietrich, she was married to Max C. Hartner on January 1, 1935,
in Reese. Surviving besides her husband are 2 sons,
Orville and Max of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Delenor) Bell of
Linwood; Mrs. Otto (Phyllis) Jury and Mrs. Dale (Brenda) Fox of St. Johns; her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Dietrich of Saginaw; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held Monday, at 1:30 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-05/1978 Column - 3 Page -
2 MAX
CHRISTIAN HARTNER (17 MARCH 1906 - 19 JUNE 1983) Max
Christian Hartner, 77, of 5535 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Sunday, June 19, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Jury of St. Johns. Born in Bloomfield
Township, Saginaw County, on March 17, 1906, he came to Beaverton in May 1961.
He was a farmer and a member of the Saginaw County Farm Bureau and Our Savior
Lutheran Church. Mr. Hartner was married to the former Margaret Dietrich on
January 1, 1935, in Reese. She preceded him in death March 31, 1978. Surviving are 2 sons, Orville and Max of
Beaverton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Delenor) Bell of Linwood, Mrs. Otto
(Phyllis) Jury and Mrs. Dale (Brenda) Fox of St. Johns; 2 sisters, Mrs. Irene
Haske of Bay City and Mrs. Era Prahl of Flint; 11 grandchildren and 2
step-children. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. William Winter officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-22/1983 Column - 3 Page -
2 TODD
ANDREW HARTNER (17 FEB 1973 - 19 MAY 1976) DROWNS
IN POOL A 3-year-old Tobacco Township child drowned
Wednesday evening while his father was cleaning the family swimming pool. Todd
A. Hartner of 5535 S. M-18, was pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m. at the Gladwin
Area Hospital after measures to revive the child failed, according to Gladwin
Sheriff's officers. Deputies reported the child was playing by
the pool when his father, Max C. Hartner, turned and walked to a shed thinking
his son was following him. The boy was submerged about five minutes before
mouth to mouth resusitation was attempted officers said. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-26/1976 Column - 5 Page - 1 TODD
ANDREW HARTNER Todd Andrew Hartner, 3, of Beaverton,
drowned Wednesday, May 19, after he fell into the swimming pool at the home of
his parents at 5535 S. M-18, Beaverton. He was born on February 17, 1973, in
Midland, and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max
Hartner Jr.; two brothers, Michael and David, both at home; grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Max Hartner Sr. of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. George Wright of
Saginaw; great grandmother, Mrs. Margareth Dietrich of Saginaw and great
grandfather, Earl Floud of Hemlock. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was
in Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-26 1976 Column - 5 Page - 2 JOSEPH
CLAYTON HARVEY (18 NOV 1917 - 6 APRIL 1996) Joseph
C. Harvey, 78, of Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday, April 6, 1996 at home.
Born Nov. 18, 1917 in Eaton County, he resided in Gladwin County since 1946
when he moved from Vermontville. Mr. Harvey served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He was employed by Robinson Industries until retiring in 1975
after 25 years. He also farmed. Surviving are one brother, Roy Harvey of
Beaverton; and 2 sisters, Margie Joppie of Vermontville, and Helen Potter of
Gladwin. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gale and Frank Harvey and a
sister, Sarah Channell. Rites were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-10/1996 Column - 2 Page - 7 LEROY
G. HARVEY (2 SEP 1911 - 21 MAY 2005) LeRoy G.
Harvey, 93, of Gladwin died May 21, 2005 at home following a short illness. He
was born in Berry County on Sept. 2, 1911 to James and Matilda (Childs) Harvey.
He married the former Florence Peters in Angola, Indiana on Jan. 2, 1937. He
was a self-employed farmer. He lived in Gladwin County since 1946 having
previously resided in Vermontville. Surviving
are his wife, Florence Harvey of Gladwin; his daughter, Sharon (Richard)
Walters of Grand Blanc; his grandchildren, Scott (Dawnn) Walters of Burton, and
Rebecca Walters of Grand Blanc; his Great-grandchildren, Derek Walters and
Gabriel Walters, both of Grand Blanc, and Jordan Walters and Payton Walters,
both of Burton; and his sister, Margie “Dollie” Joppie of Vermontville. He was
predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Gale, Frank and Joe; and two
sisters, Helen Potter and Sarah Channell. A funeral
service was conducted on Tuesday, May 24 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with
Rev. Harold Owens officiating. Burial took place at Tobacco Township Cemetery
in Beaverton. LILLIE
MAY HATFIELD (1898 - 1946) SELDEN
C. HATFIELD (9 JUNE 1896 - 3 FEB 1974) Selden
C. (Slim) Hatfield, 77, of Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 3, at his home
on South Antler Street. Born in Michigan on June 9, 1896, he came to Gladwin
County in 1937, from Morrice. Mr. Hatfield was a self-employed carpenter and
retired 10 years ago. He was married to the former Elizabeth Compton on Nov. 6,
1949, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Pauline Wesley of Beaverton and Mrs. Audrey Searson of Sanford;
one son, Albert Hatfield of Perry; two step-children, Mrs. Betsey Bissell of
Campbell, Calif. and Joseph Betts of Haslett; one sister, Mrs. Berniece
Townsend of Morrice; and 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 02-06/1974 Column
- 6 Page - 2 MARION
C. (HULBERT) HAVENS (7 SEP 1903 - 23 JULY 1993) Marion
Havens, 95, of Beaverton, died Friday, July 23, 1999 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home in Gladwin after a short illness. Born Sept. 7, 1903 in
Montpelier, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Gladwin County. Marion married
the former Martha Hulbert, July 28, 1928 in Pioneer, Ohio. She preceded him in
death in 1984. He was a foreman for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland,
retiring in 1969 after 27 years. He was also a deacon at the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren. Surviving are two daughters, Sally Adgate of
Muir, and Letha Havens of Midland; one sons, Allan and wife June Havens of
Beaverton; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, six brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren with Rev. Kenn Golay and Randall Roose
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial
contribution may be made to the American Heart Association. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-28/1999 Column - 3 Page - 2 MARTHA
A. (HULBERT) HAVENS (14 AUG 1907 - 14 DEC 1984) Martha
A. Havens, 77, of 700 W. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 14, in
the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Plant, Ark., on Aug. 14, 1907, she moved
to Gladwin County in 1934 from Flint. She was a member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren. The former Martha Hulbert, she was married to Marion Havens
July 28, 1928, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Allan, of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Neal (Sally) Adgate of Muir and
Letha Havens of Midland; one brother, Floyd of Hemet, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs.
Louise Todd of Tulsa, Okla. and Mrs. Helen Caldwell of Flint; 11 grandchildren
and 5 great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-28/1999 Column - 3 Page - 2 DOROTHY
F. HAYNES (18 SEP 1918 - 29 OCT 1998) JAMES
HAYNES (9 AUG 1915 - ?) DOROTHY
J. (BOMAN) HENRY (12 JULY 1915 - 23 NOV 1981) Dorothy
J. Henry, 66, of 4541 Freeman Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Nov. 23, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Edenville on July 12, 1915, she attended
Gladwin schools and graduated in 1932. She moved to Beaverton in 1947 from
Hope. Mrs. Henry was a charter member and active in the Beaverton Baptist
Church. The former Dorothy Boman, she was married to Ed Henry in 1936, in Gladwin.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. Byron (Janet) Vannest of Gladwin and Michele Henry of Harrison;
2 sons, James of Ovid and Richard of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Travis and LaVerne of
Gladwin and Harold of Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Matthews of Flint; Mrs.
Gene Reithel of Hope and Mrs. Ida Belle DeCarlo of Gladwin; and 8
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Beaverton-Baptist Church. The Rev. Duane Lindsay officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-25/1981 Column - 3 Page - 2 EDWARD
A. HENRY (2 SEP 1913 - 10 JAN 1996) Edward
A. Henry, 82, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1996 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born Sept. 2, 1913 in Hope, he resided in
the Beaverton area most of his life. Mr. Henry worked several years for Dow
Chemical until retiring in 1969. He owned and operated the Beaverton Mcmorial
Co. Mr. Henry was a charter member and active in the Beaverton Baptist Church.
He married the former Dorothy Boman Dec. 24, 1936 in Gladwin. She preceded him
in death Nov. 23, 1981. He then married Dorothy Harper of Edenville, Dec. 10,
1982. Surviving are 2 sons, Richard and wife Kay
of Gladwin, and James and wife Diana of Loudonville, Ohio; 2 daughters, Janet
and husband Byron Vannest of Gladwin, and Michele and husband Kevin Talley,
also of Gladwin; his twin brother, James of Midland; one sister, Margaret Clark
of Hope; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Archie; and 2 sisters, Mary Ramm and Bernita Henry. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from
the Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Curtis Gordon officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Baptist Church.
Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-17/1996 Column - 4 Page
- 2 JAMES
E. HENRY (24 MAY 1942 - 30 JAN 1996) James
E. Henry, 53, of Lakeville, Ohio and formerly of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan.
30, 1996 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. Born May 24, 1942 in
Bay City, he had been employed at Merillet Industries in Loudonville, Ohio for
the past 6 1/2 years as plant engineer. Mr. Henry was a member of the Clearfork
Valley Wesleyan Church in Butler, Ohio, a charter member of the Beaverton
Baptist Church and a member of the Gideons. He married the former Diana Kleiner
July 2, 1966. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Mark and wife LeAnn of Pendleton, Ind., and David and wife Chantele of Toledo,
Ohio; one daughter, Debra and husband Tyler Bragg of Toledo, Ohio; one brother,
Richard Henry of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Janet Vannest and Michele Talley, both of
Gladwin; and one grandson. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.
Saturday from the Clearfork Valley Wesleyan Church in Butler, Ohio with the
Rev. Richard Lupton and the Rev. David Truit officiating. Services were held at
1:30 p.m. Sunday from the Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Ed Abbott
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ashland County Camp of Gideons, P.O. Box 252,
Loudonville, Ohio 44842. Arrangements were handled by the Byerly Funeral Home
in Loudonville, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/1996 Column - 3 Page - 7 FREDERICK
C. HENSKE (6 FEB 1904 - 11 SEP 1981) Fred
C. Henske, 77, 689 Quillet Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 11, in the Clare
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Midland County on February 6,
1904, he came to Gladwin County 20 years ago. Mr. Henske was a carpenter. Mr.
Henske and the former Gladys Radle were married February 11, 1926, in Freeland. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
brother, Clarence of Lansing; 3 sisters, Mrs. Marthy Lynn of Lansing and Mrs.
Hilda Clapp and Mrs. Bertha Dieterick of Merrill. Services were held Sunday at
3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Paul Wargo officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-16/1981
Column - 4 Page - 2 GLADYS
M. (RADLE) HENSKE (26 FEB 1903 - 7 FEB 1986) Gladys
M. Henske, 82, of 689 Quillet Dr., Beaverton, died Friday, Feb. 7, in the Clare
Nursing Home after a long illnes. Born in Charlotte Feb. 26, 1903, she came to
Gladwin County 25 years ago from Merrill. The former Gladys Radle, she was
married to Fred C. Henske Feb. 11, 1926, in Freeland. He preceded her in death
Sept. 11, 1981. Surviving are 3 nieces Ilah Johnson and Helen Lovett of
Roseville and Marie Phillips of Harrisville. Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Paul Wargo officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986
Column - 4 Page - 2 AGNES
(WATSON) HERENDEEN (29 JULY 1876 - 12 JULY 1962) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. HERENDEEN Mrs. Agnes Herendeen, 86, long-time resident
of Beaverton, died, Thursday, July 12, in the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, following
an illness of three years. She lived in Beaverton 64 years and was a life
member of the Eastern Stars. Mrs. Herendeen was born in Ireland on July 29,
1876, and was married to William Herendeen in 1895 in Saginaw. He preceded her
in death in 1957.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Carman Schlichter, Harrison,
Mrs. Marion Snyder, West Branch, and Mrs. Lena Houghtaling, of Midland; two
sons, Dick, of Lake Worth, Fla., and Paul, of Midland; 21 grandchildren, 34
great grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. Velma Boman, also preceded her in
death. Services were held Monday, July 16, at 2
p.m. from the Beaverton Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Ross Tracy
offficiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07/18/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1 NINA
I. HEREDEEN (1913 - 1999) PAUL
D. HERENDEEN (1901 - 1996) WELCOME
D. HERENDEEN (1837 - 1923) ETHEL
M. HERMAN (1934 - ?) KENNETH
R. HERMAN (17 NOV 1927 - 11 FEB 1985) Kenneth
R. Herman, 57, of 1198 Guernsey Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Feb. 11,
at his home of a heart attack. Born in Saginaw Nov. 17, 1927, he came to
Gladwin County in 1972. Mr. Herman operated Ken's Auto Electric in Beaverton
the past 10 years. He was married to the former Ethel M. Hitchcock June 17,
1972, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
step-sons, Duane Forshee of Midland and Keith Forshee of Washington State; 2
step-daughters, Mrs. Judy Camp of California and Mrs. Beverly Whitmer of
Beaverton; 4 brothers, Vernard of Saginaw, Harold, Norman and Andrew of
Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Betty Riggie and Mrs. Donna Kenyon of Midland and Mrs.
Shirley Currie of Plainwell; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Brian Wright will officiate
and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-13/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2
DOROTHY
V. HICKERSON (8 SEP 1918 - 29 DEC 1998) Dorothy
V. Hickerson, 80, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998 at MidMichigan
Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born Sept. 8, 1918 in Seattle,
Wash., she lived in Gladwin County 38 years and previously lived in Midland.
She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a member of the Sanford American Legion Post
#443, and Albright Shores Eagles #3655. Surviving are her best friend/companion, Joe
Sugar of Beaverton; three sons, David and wife Carol Miller of Midland, John
and wife Linda Miller of Fenton, and Dennis and friend Terry Hickerson of
Beaverton; one daughter, Kathy Nelson of Hudson, Wyo., seven grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
one son, Ricky Hickerson in 1970; and one daughter, Betty Hickerson in 1957. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4
at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Pastor Brad Withrow officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Albright Shores
Eagles Auxiliary #3655 held a special serve at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3. Memorial contributions may be made to
Sanford American Legion Post #443. Gladwin County Record dated 01-13/1999
Column - 4 Page - 2 RICHARD
RAY HICKERSON (2 MAY 1954 - 29 DEC 1969) BEAVERTON
YOUTH KILLED IN SNOWMOBILE - CAR CRASH Photo
Insert {Sheriff's
Deputy Larry Lawless, left, discusses with Sheriff Walter Scott the snowmobile
sled and car accident Monday afternoon that took the life of 15-year-old
Richard Hickerson, of Beaverton, and seriously injured Glen MacIntyre, 15, of
Farmington. The sled in which the two youths were being pulled can be seen
directly behind the snowmobile. Farther back is another piece of the sled and
the cushion. The helmets gloves and googles of the youths can also be observed.
Hickerson's death is the first snowmobile fatality Gladwin County has
recorded}. A 15-year-old Beaverton High School
sophomore was killed and a companion injured Monday afternoon when the
snowmobile sled they were riding in was struck by a car on the Lockwood Road in
Billings Township. Fatally injured was Richard Hickerson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Hickerson, of Lakeview Drive. Injured in the mishap and a patient in the
Midland Hospital is Glen MacIntyre, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ean D. MacIntyre,
of Farmington. Hospital authorities said MacIntyre
sustained a skull fracture, a broken left leg and facial lacerations. His
condition was listed as fair, they said. Hickerson and MacIntyre were
passengers in the sled with MacIntyre's brother, Bruce, 13, who was shaken up
in the mishap. The sled was being pulled behind a snowmobile operated by
Hickerson's brother, Denny, 14. Also riding on the snowmobile was Vic Vargo; 16
of Flint. Both escaped injury, Gladwin sheriff's officers said. The accident occurred on a blind curve on
the Lockwood Road about 3:30 p.m. The youths were traveling on the wrong side
of the road when the car, operated by Donald C. Loose, 56, of Midland, came
around the curve, officers reported. Hickerson pulled to the right but was
unable to get the sled out of the way in time, they reported. The car struck
the left side of the sled throwing they youths out. Officers said there was no negligence on the
part of Loose who was traveling in his own lane at 25 miles per hour or less.
Funeral services for Richard Ray Hickerson will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m.
from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home in Midland. The Rev. Neil Keyes will officiate
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 7 p.m. today, Tuesday. Richard was born in Beeville, Texas, on May
2, 1954. The family came to this area in 1955. Besides his parents, he is
survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson, of Midland; one
brother, Dennis, at home; one sister, Catherine Lynn, at home; and two
step-brothers, David Miller, of Midland, and John Miller, of Flint. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-30/1969 Column - 5 Page - 1 ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENT MARTHA
HIGGINS (? - 2 OCT 1904) - 70 yrs, 4 mo.’s 24 days. OLA
M. (COTTRELL) HILDENBRAND (31 AUG 1917 - 2 FEB 1991) Mrs.
Ola M. Hildenbrand, 73, of 209 Doane St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Feb. 2,
1991, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland, after a long illness.
Born in Pontiac, Aug. 31, 1917, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin
County. She was a member of the Beaverton First Presbyterian Church and the
Beaverton O.E.S. The former Ola Cottrell, she was married to Ralph Hildenbrand
Aug. 13, 1946, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Ralph of Ruth, Nev.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marlene) Williams of
Beaverton; 3 sisters, Helen Methner and Marion Kelley of Beaverton and Margaret
Woodruff of Illinois; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Muriel Sampson. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Presbyterian Church. Gladwin County Record dated 02-06/1991 Column
- 3 Page - 2 RALPH
F. HILDENBRAND, SR (13 AUG 1916 - 25 JUNE 1997) Ralph
F. Hildenbrand, 80, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at home
following a short illness. Born Aug. 13, 1916 in Lecompton, Kan., Mr.
Hildenbrand married Ola M. Cottrell Aug. 13, 1946 in Beaverton, and was
predeceased by his wife (Feb. 2, 1991); three brothers, Wilbur, Fred, and
Russell; and two sisters, Lorene and Lucille. Mr. Hildenbrand, who retired as a
painter for Dow Chemical Co. in Midland after 27 years, is survived by a
daughter Marlene A. and, husband, Robert H. Williams of Beaverton; a son Ralph
of Elko, Nev.; five grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Mr. Hildenbrand graduated from Lecompton
High School and, aside from being employed by Dow Chemical, was a self-employed
barber in Beaverton for many years. He also served in the United States Army
during World War II in the 7th Armored Division. Mr. Hildenbrand was a life
member of the Gladwin County V.F.W. Post 7303, of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge #
453, and of the Lane University Museum in Lecompton, Kan. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 28 at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton, with the Reverend
Donald L. Keen officiating. Burial will take place in the Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. A special service was held at the graveside by
V.F.W. Post 7303 Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may wish to consider memorials to MidMichigan Hospice; the Beaverton
Presbyterian Church; the Lane University Museum in Lecompton, or the Beaverton
Lions Club. Gladwin County Record dated 07-02/1997 Column - 4 Page - 2 ERNEST
LESTER HILL (13 NOV 1901 - 23 DEC 1945) ERNEST
HILL DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Ernest Lester Hill, 44, died at the Gladwin
Hospital on Sunday December 23, after an illness of about five years. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints church, in
Beaverton, with Elder S. T. Pendleton, officiating. Burial was in the Dale
cemetery. Mr. Hill was born in Paulding county, Ohio, on November 13, 1901, and
has lived on a farm near Beaverton for the past 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Nalla Mae, and one
son, Albert E., at home, a twin brother, Leo, in Detroit and another brother,
Sgt. Grant Hill, stationed in England; three sisters, Mrs. Gwen Mackey, of
Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Villau Hawn, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Mary LaVeque, of
Saginaw. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1945 Column - 6 Page - 1 ROBERT
E. HILL (24 NOV 1926 - 19 DEC 1981) ROBERT HILL Robert E. Hill, 55, of 3907 Townline Road, Rhodes,
died Saturday, Dec. 19, in Westgate Manor Nursing Home, Alma, Wednesday. December 23.
1981 after an illness of 10 years. Born in Ferndale November 24, 1926, he was a
T.V. repairman for Sears in Saginaw. Mr. Hill served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nella Walter of
Gladwin; one son, Robert Jr. of Pinconning; 4 daughters, Mrs. Greg (Karen) Stech of Las Vegas, Nev.,
Mrs. Mark (Cathi) Fitzgerald of Rhodes, Linda Miller of Bay City and Denise
Kouns of Ashland, Ky.; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Edler Harold McAllister officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1981 Column
– 4 Page – 2. HARRISON
O. HITCHCOCK (2 MAY 1919 - 19 OCT 2001) Harrison
Hitchcock, 82, of Bay City, died suddenly Oct. 19, 2001 at home. He
was born May 2, 1919 to Arthur and Ethel Hitchcock in Pontiac, Michigan and was
a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He married Rose
Nov. 3, 1948 and she preceded him in death in 1969. He married Alexina July 18,
1970 and she preceded him in death in 1998. He worked as a carpenter at Brown
and Morris in Muskegon retiring in 1981. He lived in Beaverton for two years. He is survived by three daughters, Norrene
and husband Richard Lewis of Beaverton, P. J. and husband Ron Tobias of
Houghton Lake, and Vickie and husband Larry Van Steenhouse of Unionville; a
son, Jack Alexander of Kissimee, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one
brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 22,
2001 at 4 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Pastor Chuck Bailey
officiating. Burial took place in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in
Beaverton. Visitation was held Sunday. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Pardee Cancer Fund. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-24/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2 KATHLEEN
V. (CAREY) HITCHCOCK (20 JAN 1920 - 13 JUNE 1971) Mrs.
Kathleen V. Hitchcock, 51, of Beaverton, died early Sunday morning, June 13, at
the Midland Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Hope, Jan. 20, 1920, she
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cash Carey. She had lived most of her life in
Beaverton, with the exception of six years following her marriage to Melvin
Hitchcock January 14, 1939, in Beaverton. Survivors are her husband, Melvin; four
daughters, Mrs. Madonna Asch of Beaverton, Mrs. Barbara Ockerman of Shelby,
Mrs. Connie Wilburn of Baytown, Tex., and Mrs. Patricia Whiteman of New
Martinsville, W. Va.; her mother, Mrs. Mildred Carey of Beaverton; three sisters,
Mrs. Ulra Hall of Beaverton, Mrs. Muriel MacRae of Harrison, and Mrs. Barbara
Miller of Waynesburg, Pa.; and 11 grandchildren. A son, Michael, died in 1965,
and a sister, Mrs. Pauline White, in 1968. Services were held Wednesday (today) at 2:00
p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Roger J. Browne officiating.
Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1971 Column
- 3 Page - 2 MICHAEL
R. HITCHCOCK (16 OCT 1943 - APRIL 1965) BEAVERTON
MAN DIES IN CRASH A 21-year-old Beaverton man was killed and
three others injured in a two-car accident on M-30 Sunday night. Michael R.
Hitchcock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hitchcock, of Rt. 1, Beaverton, died when
he received a fractured neck in the mishap. The fatality was the second in two
days in the county and occurred within a half-mile of where a Marlett woman was
killed Saturday nigt. Investigating officers said the mishap happened about
11:30 p.m. just north of the Sun Oil Road. Riding with Hitchcock was James Seckman, 22,
of Rt. 1, Beaverton. He is in the Gladwin Hospital with facial lacerations and
a shoulder injury, hospital authorities said. Driving the second car was Ralph
C. Coats, 20, of Rt. 3, Gladwin. He received minor lacerations. His passenger,
Loyd Davis, 22, of Gladwin, was treated for facial lacerations and bruises,
authorities said. Officers said the cars were traveling north
when Coats' car struck Hitchcock's car in the rear causing the accident.
Services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. for Hitchcock from the Hall
Funeral Home. Born in Pontiac on October 16, 1943, he had spent his lifetime in
Gladwin County. A graduate of Beaverton High School in 1961 and from Michigan
Technological University in 1964, he was employed as a tool engineer for Brown
Machine Co. in Beaverton. Besides his parents he is survived by four
sisters, Mrs. Connie Lewis, of Albuquerque, N. M., Mrs. Barbara Ockerman, of
Big Rapids; Mrs. Patricia Whiteman, of Beaverton, and Madonna at home; and his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cash A. Carey, of Beaverton. The Rev. Aaron Hyde
officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-21/1965 Column - 7 Page - 1 ROSE
M. (BRESLIN) HITCHCOCK (24 FEB 1920 - 5 MAY 1969) NEW
RESIDENT DIES MONDAY Mrs. Rose Marie Hitchcock, 49, of Beaverton
and St. Louis; died suddenly Monday, May 5, in the Alma Community Hospital. She
and her husband had just moved to their home on Benchley Drive, Beaverton, over
the week-end from St. Louis. The former Rose Breslin, she was born in Lansing
on Feb. 24, 1920. She was married to Harrison Hitchcock on Nov. 3, 1947, in
Norwalk, Ohio. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Norene, at home; one brother, Raymond, of Framingham, Mass.; and one
sister, Mrs. Roberta L. Schroeder, of Midland. Rites were held today,
Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Edward
Trombley officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A Rosary was said
Tuesday evening at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated
05-07/1969 Column - 5 Page - 2 JENIFER
LYNN HITSMAN (23 APRIL 1973 - 8 JULY 1980) Jenifer
L. Hitsman, 7, of 1480 Guernsey Rd., Beaverton died Tuesday, July 8, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Midland on April 23,
1973, she had spent her lifetime here and was in the second grade at the
Beaverton Elementary School. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Alton Hitsman of Beaverton; one brother, Jason, at home; her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Hitsman of Midland and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Basinger of Hope;
and her great grandmother, Mrs. Grethcen Basinger of Beaverton. Services were held Friday at 10 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Robert Davey
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-16/1980 Column - 6 Page - 2 MAY
A. HITZLER (1885 - 1931) SIMON
S. HITZLER (1883 - 1951) LILLIS
ANN "SANDY" (WILLIAMS) HOLLAND (20 JUNE 1944 - 8 OCT 1989) Mrs.
Lillis Ann (Sandy) Holland, 45, of Franklin, Tenn., died suddenly Sunday, Oct.
8, 1989, in Williams Medical Center. Born in Pontiac, June 20, 1944, she had
resided in Beaverton from 1955 to 1962 and Carson City from 1962 until she
moved to Tennessee in 1985. The former Lillis Williams, she was married to
James Holland, May 16, 1986. She was formerly married to Roger Bush of Carson
City in 1962. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Kirk Bush of Edgewater, Fla. and E4 William Bush of West Germany; 2
daughters, Jacalyn Bush of Otsego and Joanne Bush, at home; her mother, Dessa
Williams of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Robert of Beaverton, Larry of Hanover and
Durwin of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Jeannette McKimmy of Beaverton; and 3
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold, Feb. 3, 1988. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Michael Clark will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-11/1989 Column - 4 Page - 2 ELIAS
M. HOLLINGER (5 JUNE 1826 - 4 FEB 1909) Elias
Hullinger died Feb. 4 at his home near Beaverton after two months' illness. He
was one of the few survivors of the Mexican war. Services were held at the
Presbyterian church Beaverton, Sunday at 2 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated
02-11/1909 Column - 3 Page - 1 EMMA
(DINGMAN) HOLLINGER (4 DEC 1831 - 23 MARCH 1905) Homer Hollinger of Detroit was here this
week to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. E. Hollinger. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-07/1905 Column - 1 Page - 8 Mrs. Eva Hullinger died at her home March 23
of heart failure. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon. She leaves a husband, one
son and four daughters. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1905 Column - 1 Page
- 8 ?
HOOPER (? - ?) CATHYN
E. HOOPER (2 APRIL 1859 - JUNE 1921) FRADEN
BURNS HOOPER (? - ?) FRED
J. HOOPER (1943 - ?) GEORGE
C. HOOPER (11 NOV 1873 - 16 JUNE 1964) GEORGE
HOOPER 91, PASSES Funeral services for George C. Hooper, 91,
of Beaverton, who died Tuesday evening after a short illness, will be Friday.
Mr. Hooper was born in Castleton, Ontario, Nov. 11, 1873, and came to Gladwin
County 66 years ago. Before that he had lived in Edenville. He married the
former Miss Margaret Molter August 13, 1989, in Beaverton. She preceded him in
death April 29 of this year. His survivors are three sons, Earl and Fred,
of Beaverton, Glen of Coleman; three daughters, Mrs. Mina Metcalf, Mrs. Rose
Davis, Mrs. Edith Wilkinson, all of Beaverton; a brother James; two sisters,
Miss Rose Hooper and Miss Flora, all of Saginaw; 18 grandchildren, 25 great
grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Services will be held in the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren at 2 p.m. Friday and burial wil be in the Dale Cemetery.
The Rev. Randall Roose will officiate. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1964
Column - 6 Page - 1 MARGARET
A. (MOLTER) HOOPER (1880 - 29 APRIL 1964) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. HOOPER, 83 Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Margaret A. Hooper, 83,
who died last Wednesday after a five year illness. The Rev. Randall Roose and
the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Born in Huron County on Nov. 3, 1880, the
former Margaret Molter was married to George Hooper on Aug. 13, 1898. She had
been a resident of Gladwin County for 70 years. Surviving are her husband, George; three
daughters, Mrs. Mina Metcalf, Mrs. Rose Davis and Mrs. Edith Wilkinson, of
Beaverton; three sons, Fred and Earl of Beaverton, and Glen, of Coleman; two
sisters, Mrs. Mable Watson, of Rockford, and Mrs. Lavina O'Neil, of California;
18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1964 Column - 4 Page - 1 ORA
JANE HOOPER (15 NOV 1949 - 24 APRIL 1997) Ora
Jane Hooper, 47, of Tobacco Township, died suddenly Thursday, April 24, 1997 at
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Nov. 15, 1949 in Florence
Az., she lived her whole life in Gladwin County. Jane married Fred Hooper, June
16, 1968 in Beaverton. She had been employed by Robins Restaurant in Gladwin. Besides her husband she is survived by three
sons, Fred Hooper Jr. and George Hooper, both of Beaverton, Jack and wife
Jennifer Hooper of Gladwin; one daughter, Susan and husband Randy Kautz of
Farwell; her mother, Abbie Dunn of Coolidge, Az.; three brothers, seven sisters;
three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Moore officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-30/1997 Column - 2 Page - 2 WILMA
I. (GOWER) HOOPER (28 OCT 1923 - 13 MARCH 2005) Wilma I.
Hooper, 81, of Beaverton, Michigan, died March 13, 2005 at Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home, Gladwin, Michigan following a short illness. She was born in
Gladwin on Oct. 28, 1923 to George and Lydia (Matthews) Gower. She married Earl
Hooper in Beaverton on June 30, 1942; he passed away in 1987. Wilma was a
Nurse’s Aid at Gladwin Nursing Home, retiring in 1987. She was a lifetime
resident of Gladwin County and a member of Rebekah’s Lodge in Gladwin. Surviving
are three children, La Nora DuBois of Shepherd, Fred (Sue) Hooper of Beaverton,
and Patsy Lee LaCoss of Beaverton; 13 grandchildren and 20 Great grandchildren;
numerous brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband; parents; daughter-in-law, Ora Jane Hooper; one
sister and one brother. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in
Beaverton, with pastor John Glasscock officiating. Burial will take place in
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be
made to Pardee Cancer or American Cancer. CLIFFORD
LINN HORN (23 JUNE 1911 - 31 MARCH 2000) Clifford
L. Horn, 88, of Beaverton, died Friday, March 31, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin after a short illness. Born June 23, 1911 in Gladwin County, he
was the son of Soloman and Eva (Mitchell) Horn. Clifford married Doris
(McKimmy) Horn, Jan. 11, 1935 in Angola, Ind. She preceded him in death in 1990.
He lived in Gladwin County since 1944 and previously lived in Flint. He worked
for Dow Corning in Midland, retiring in 1976 after 22 years. He was also a
lifetime farmer and a lifetime member of the Beaverton Farm Bureau. Surviving are two sons, Solomon and wife
Berniece of Lennon, and James and wife Linda of Beaverton; one daughter,
Jacqueline and husband Vance Southwell of Beaverton; one sister, Audrey Caverly
of Flint; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by one grandson, two sisters, and one brother. Services were held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Rev. Donald Haskell
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-05/2000 Column - 4 Page - 2 DORIS
MAYBELLE (MCKIMMY) HORN (20 MARCH 1912 - 13 AUG 1990) Doris
M. Horn, 78, of 4808 Townhall Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Aug. 13,
1990, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Lenawee County, March 20, 1912, she
had spent her lifetime in the Gladwin County. Mrs. Horn was a member of the
Dale United Methodist Church. The former Doris McKimmy, she was married to
Clifford Horn, Jan. 11, 1935, in Angola, Ind. Besides her husband, she is
survived by 2 sons, Soloman of Lennon and James of Beaverton; one daughter,
Mrs. Vance (Jacqueline) Southwell of Mt. Morris; 11 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, 5 brothers ad 3
sisters. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-15/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 FLORA
HORN (1892 - 1901) JODY
A. HORN (1940 - 14 OCT 1941) (1 year old). SUSAN
LYNN HORN (5 JULY 1959 - 5 JULY 1959) MARTHA
CAREY HORTON (14 AUG 1941) LEE
"JERRY" HOWARD (16 AUG 1935 - 19 FEB 2003) Lee “Jerry” Howard , 67, of Beaverton,
Michigan passed away Feb. 19, 2003 at The Laurels in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 16, 1935 to Percy and Elizabeth
(Shaw) Howard in Midland, Michigan. He worked as a laborer for Brown Hoist in
Bay City, Michigan, and lived in Gladwin County for most of his life. He was a
member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655. He is survived by sisters Gladys Whitehead
of Midland, Harriet Porterfield of Midland, Noretta Collins of Whittemore, and
Mary Vassas of Chelsea; brother Pete Howard of Rhodes; and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services and visitation were held on Friday, Feb. 21 at Hall
Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 officiated.
Burial took place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-26/2003 Column - 6 Page - 2 CLARA
VIOLA (MCKIMMY) HUGHES (1 SEP 1898 - 8 JAN 1985) Clara
V. Hughes, 86, of 119 Saginaw St. Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, in
Provincial House Nursing Home, Gaylord, following a long illness. Born in Ohio
Sept. 1, 1898, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She retired in
1969 as a Nurse's aide at the Midland Hospital Center, Mrs. Hughes was a
charter member of the Dale United Methodist Church and the V.F.W. 7304
Auxiliary. The former Clara McKimmy, she was married to
Lawrence W. Hughes in 1915 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death June 16,
1988. Surviving are 7 sons, Robert and Theodore of Beaverton, John of Gaylord,
Lawrence of Detroit, Gerald of Goodrich. Maynard of Midland and James of
Lansing; one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Harriet) Thurston of Midland, one sister,
Mrs. Doris Horn of Beaverton; one brother David of Toledo, Ohio; 24
grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in
the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01/16/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 ISETTA
DESIRE (TOWLE) HUGHES (17 MAY 1863 - 29 OCT 1927) MRS.
JOSEPH R. HUGHES Mrs. Joseph R. Hughes died of a complication
of diseases at her home in Tobacco township Saturday evening, Oct. 29 1927 at
11:30 o'clock after an illness of six days. Isetta D. Towle was born May 17,
1863, at Montrose, Genessee county and was married to Joseph R. Hughes Sept.
28, 1881. They lived eight years in Manitoba, Canada and came to Dale, Tobacco
township, 32 years ago. Mrs. Hughes was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church. She is survived by her husband and her
five children, Mrs. Spencer Austin of Detroit, Mrs. Roy McKibbin of
Prudenville, John Hughes of Kenosha, Wis., Mrs. Eric Reymore of Bay City, and
Lawrence Hughes of Beaverton, one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Mary Reed of
Judds Corners, Franklin T. Towle of Hermosa Beach, Calif., James S. Towle of
Los Angles Calif., John O. Towle of Judds Corners, Michigan, 17 grandchildren
and 3 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Rich, Will and
Andrew Snyder, Ed Armbruster, William Scott and Ed Scoby. Funeral was held at
the Dale church Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1 at 2:00 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.
J. Preston who preached from the subject, "A Soul at Rest" --Rev.
XIV--3. Burial in Dale cemetery. Green be the turf above thee. Friend of my
better days: None knew thee, but to love thee, Nor named thee, but to praise.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1927 Column - 4 Page - 4 JOHN
T. HUGHES (27 JUNE 1894 - 10 JULY 1956) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR JOHN HUGHES John T. Hughes, 62, of Detroit, passed
away Tuesday after an illness of three years. He was born June 27, 1894, in
Flushing, and married the former Thelma Bertrand on December 4, 1944, in
Detroit. Mr. Hughes was a tool and die maker for the Fleetwood Corporation of
the Cadillac Body Co. in Detroit. He was a veteran of World War II a member of
the Elks in Detroit and also a member of the V.F.W. Post of Beaverton. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; three
sisters, Mrs. Sarah Reymore of Bay City, Mrs. Beatrice McKibbon of Bad Axe, and
Mrs. Frances Austin of Fowlerville. One brother, Lawrence, preceded him in
death in 1933. Funeral services will be held at the Dale church, Friday, at
2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Vera Summers officiating. His nephews will be pallbearers
and burial will be in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1956
Column - 6 Page - 1 JOSEPH
ROBERT HUGHES, II (8 AUG 1859 - 6 JAN 1944) SERVICES
SUNDAY FOR J. R. HUGHES Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday
at the Dale Methodist Church for Joseph Robert Hughes, 84, who died Thursday at
the Bad Axe General Hospital. The Rev. Donald Sailor, of the Beaverton and Dale
Methodist Churches, officiated at the services and burial was in the Dale
cemetery. Mrs. Hughes was born on August 8, 1859, in
London, Ontario. With his wife and family he moved to Tobacco township about 50
years ago. He worked as an engineer in the saw mills near Beaverton for many
years and in later years served as an engineer in several factories. Mrs. Hughes died about 16 years ago.
Although Mr. Hughes had lived with his daughters in Detroit, Bad Axe and Bay
City in recent years, he still claimed Tobacco township as his home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frances
Austin, of Detroit, Mrs. Beatrice McKibbin, of Bad Axe, and Mrs. Sara Reymore,
of Bay City; one son, John Hughes, of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Marhew Dillon,
of Owosso; one brother, William Hughes, of Flint; 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Five of the grandchildren are serving with the U.S. Army and Navy. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-12/1944 Column - 1 Page - 4 LAURENCE
BURNS HUGHES (30 MAY 1896 - 18 JUNE 1933) DEATH
OF LAWRENCE BURNS HUGHES Lawrence Hughes of Tobacco township died
June 18, 1933, at Mercy Hospital. He was a son of Joseph and Isetta Hughes and
was born in the above township May 30, 1896. He was married October 16, 1915,
to Clara V. McKimmy. To this union were born eight children. With the exception
of one year in Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and their family have always lived in
the Dale community. Lawrence was a kind and loving father and companion and a
neighbor in the community who will be remembered and greatly missed. He leaves
to mourn his loss, his wife, eight children, his father, three sisters; Mrs.
Spencer Austin, Detroit; Mrs. Roy McKibbin and Mrs. Eric Reymore of Bay City;
and one brother, John Hughes, of Beaverton; as well as a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Dale church Wednesday
at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Perry R. Hoover officiating. Interment took place at the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06/22/1933 Column - 6 Page - 5 LAWRENCE
WILBUR "LARRY" HUGHES, JR (2 AUG 1925 - 12 FEB 1987) Lawrence
(Larry) W. Hughes Jr., 61, of Detroit and formerly of Beaverton, died Thursday
evening, Feb. 12, 1987. He was born Aug. 2, 1925, in Beaverton and was a
Detroit policeman for 14 years. He married the former Etta Jean Elzay in
Beaverton. While serving in the United States Air Force during World War II, he
was shot down and was missing in action for a period of time. He was active in
V.F.W. organizations in Detroit, and was an avid sportsman and hunter. He leaves his wife, Etta Jean; a son,
Patrick Hughes of Detroit; a daughter, Carolyn Hughes of Detroit; brothers
Robert Hughes of Beaverton, Theodore Hughes of Florida, Gerald Hughes of
Goodrich, Maynard of Midland, James of Lansing and John D. Hughes of Gaylord; a
sister, Harriet Thurston of Midland; and one granddaughter. Military services
will be held at 11 a.m. today at Sagewski Funeral Home, Detroit, Cremation will
follow. Friends may call from 10 a.m. today until time of service. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-14/1987 Column - ? Page - ? ROBERT
OLIN "BOB" HUGHES, SR (10 APRIL 1916 - 24 APRIL 2005) Robert
Olin Hughes, Sr., 89, of Beaverton died April 24, 2005 at Gladwin Pines Nursing
Home with his family at his side. He was born in Beaverton on Aprinl 10, 1916
to Lawrence and Clara (McKimmy) Hughes. He married Edith "Deanie"
Thomas on Jan. 26, 1946 in Tobacco Township. They were married 59 years. He
retired i n1975 after 36 years as a foreman at Dow Chemical in Midland. He
served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County, and a life member of V.F.W. 7303. He was a charter member of American
Legion Post 171, and a member of the Coleman-Beaverton Masonic Lodge, serving
as Past Worthy Master and Secretary. He helped organize the Gladwin County
Veterans Affairs Office and operated it from 1970 to 1991, and enjoyed working
with the veterans. Surviving are his wife, Edith Hughes of Beaverton; one
daughter, Randa Hughes of East Lansing; one son, Robert Hughes, Jr. and fiancee
Lisa Yairger of Beaverton; five brothers, John (Lillian) Hughes of Gaylord,
Pete Hughes of Gladwin, Gerald Hughes of Goodrich, Maynard (Alicia) Hughes of
Midland, and James (Margaret) Hughes of Lansing; one sister, Harriet (Gus)
Thurston-Balluff of Livonia; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by one daughter, Janet Hansen; one grandson, Robert Bodnar; and one brother
Lawrence Hughes, Jr. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on April
28 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Pastor Michael Wise will officiate.
Visitation will be April 27 from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take
place at Tobacco Townhip (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday
there wil be special service by the Masonic Lodge, Gladwin County V.F.W. Post
7303, and American Legion Post 171. Memorial contributions may be made to
Gladwin County V.F.W. 7303, American Cancer, or Seventh Day Adventist Church in
Edenville. Gladwin County Record dated 04-27/2005 Column - 3 Page - 2 WILMA
LORRAINE (PERRY) HUGHES (20 MAY 1919 - 17 SEP 1976) Mrs.
Lorraine Hughes, 57, of Pontiac, died Friday, September 17, at her home at 267
W. Brooklyn St., following an illness of 2 1/2 years. Born May 20, 1919, in
Grout Township, the former Lorraine Perry and Pete Hughes were married December
31, 1939, in Beaverton. Mrs. Perry had been a resident of Pontiac for the past
35 years. Surviving are her husband, Pete; 2
brothers, Sherman Perry of Beaverton and Edward of Independence, MO.; and a
sister, Mrs. Jess (Eva) Newman of Clare County. Services were held Tuesday at 11
a.m. at Hall Funeral Home - Beaverton Chapel, with Elder James Wilts
officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-22/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2 ELWOOD
FRANK HUND (1913 - 1 JUNE 2003) Elwood
Frank Hund, 89, of Beaverton died June 1, 2003 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Surviving
are his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Hund; daughters: Betty Lou Dicken (Wilbur)
Boot of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Piccola (Jerry) Sweebe of Midland,
Crystal (Stephen) Burr of Beaverton, Nancy (Roger) Tigner of Beaverton; eight
grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 14
step-great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; brother Clifford Hund of
Beaverton; sister Margaret Gust of Coleman; and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Jeddo, Michigan on July 7,
1913 to the late Frank Albert and Geneieve (Robison) Hund, the second of eight
children. He was a very loving husband, father and
grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He retired from the Dow
Chemical Company in Midland after 34 years of service. He was a member of the
C.C.C. camp #116 of Alba, Michigan. He had a life long interest in tractor/auto
repair and farming. He enjoyed country music, dancing, traveling and fishing.
He was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence and Douglas Hund; sisters Wava
Bailer, Caroline Stillwagon and Piccola Brown; son-in-law Bert L. Dicken; and
three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June
5 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Linda Jo Powers and Dan
Loyd officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 4 from 2 to 9 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Burial will take place in Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. In
lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Beaverton United Methodist Church or
Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-04/2003 Column - 5
Page - 2 EVELYN
I. "EVA" (METCALF) HUND (1918 - ?) ANNE
(SANTA) BRUSHABER - HUNTER (13 NOV 1914 - 25 JAN 2001) Anne
Brushaber Hunter, 86, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001 at her home.
Born Nov. 13, 1914 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Joseph and Sophia
Santa. She was a lifelong resident of the Beaverton area, a member of St.
Anne's Catholic Church, and Billings Township Senior Citizens group. Ann
married Warren Brushaber in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1951. She then
married Stanley Hunter in October 1957. He preceded her in death in 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara and
husband Richard Boyer and Betty and husband Joseph Windover, all of Midland;
one son, Thomas and wife Mert Brushaber of Houghton Lake; three sisters,
Margaret and husband Jack Truckle, and Helen Leddy, all of Saginaw, and Sylvia
Anderson of Texas; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one
sister-in-law, Dorothy Santa of Beaverton; and one brother-in-law, Pt
Schluckbier of Reese. She was preceded in death by one sister,
Irene Schluckbier; and two brothers, Joe and Albert Santa. Services were held
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Father Patrick
Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials may
be made to Hospice. Gladwin County Record datd 01-31/2001 Column - 6 Page - 2 DAVID
WILLIAM "BILLY" HUNTER (17 AUG 1884 - 18 AUG 1963) SERVICES
TODAY FOR BILLY HUNTER Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for David William (Billy) Hunter, 79, who
died Sunday after an illness of one year. The Rev. Aaron Hyde officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Born in Tobacco Township on August 17, 1884,
he lived most of his lifetime in Gladwin County. He worked for the Detroit
Street Railway and the State Highway for many years, and served one term as
Gladwin County clerk, 1913-1916. He was a member of Gladwin F. & A. M.
Lodge No. 397. Surving him is a niece, Mrs. Walter Ross, of
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/1963 Column - 6 Page - 1 SARAH
L. (KENNEDY) HUNTER (27 SEP 1863 - 2 NOV 1923) MRS.
W. W. HUNTER Sarah L.., wife of Wellington W. Hunter of
Tobacco township, died Nov. 2, 1923, at the Saginaw General hospital, to which
she had been taken a few days previous, after several weeks illness with
rheumatic complications, aged 60 years, 1 month and 5 days. Sarah L. Kennedy was
born in Frontenac county, Ontario, Sept. 27, 1863, and moved to Essexville,
Mich., with her parents when one year of age, and from there to Midland county.
She was married to Wellington W. Hunter Nov. 15, 1882. To this union were born
a son, David William; and a daughter, Susie Irene, now Mrs. J. W. Myers, who
with the husband survive to mourn their loss. She also leaves two
grandchildren, Virginia and Maxine Myers, a brother, George Kennedy of Dundee,
Oregon; and one sister, Mrs. John Morton of Detroit, besides a large circle of
friends by whom she was held in high esteem. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter were among the pioneers
of Tobacco township, where they have lived on the same farm since they were
married, except four years residence in Gladwin when Mr. Hunter was county
treasurer. Funeral services were held at the farm home
Monday at 1 p.m. and from there the body was taken to the Dale church, which
was filled by old neighbors to pay their last token of respect to the departed.
A number of members of White Clover chapter O.E.S., Gladwin, of which she was a
member, were in attendance. A large number of floral offerings covered the
casket. Burial took place in the Dale cemetery. The
services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Preston of Beaverton, and a Beaverton
choir sang. The pallbearers were Andrew and Will Snyder, M. L. Kent, C. D.
Fairchild, John Flock and Albert Mitchell. Gladwin County Record dated
11-08/1923 Column - 4 Page - 2 STANLEY
A. HUNTER (2 DEC 1910 - 16 NOV 1969) RITES
TODAY FOR STANLEY HUNTER Stanley A. Hunter, 58, of Beaverton, died
Sunday, Nov. 16, in McNamara Hospital, Detroit, after an illness of three
months. Born in Poland on Dec. 2, 1910, he was a veteran of World War II. Mr.
Hunter was a D.S.R. driver in Detroit. He was married to the former Anna Santa
on Oct. 7, 1959, in Edenville. Besides his wife, he is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Antonette Kanocoski, of Detroit; two step-daughters, Mrs. Barbara
Parker and Mrs. Betty Windover of Midland; one step-son, Thomas Brushaber, of
Morrice; and one sister, Mrs. Genevieve Chapp, of Detroit. Rites were held today, Wednesday, from St.
Anne's Catholic Church, Edenville. The Rev. Father Lawrence M. Pashak
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-19/1969 Column - 7 Page - 2 WALTER
WELLINGTON HUNTER (2 OCT 1856 - 5 MARCH 1929) W.
W. HUNTER DIES EXPIRES
AT THE HOUSE OF HIS DAUGHTE IN SAGINAW Walter Wellington Hunter, a resident of
Tobacco township, died Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James
Myers, 3331 South Washington avenue, Saginaw. Mr. Hunter has been in poor
health for several weeks, and was first taken with a stroke at his farm home in
Tobacco township. He was 72 years, 5 months and 3 days old. Funeral services
will be held at 2'clock at the Dale church, Friday afternoon. Mr. Hunter was one of the pioneers of
Tobacco township, coming there in the 70's. He was for many years prominent in
the affairs of Tobacco township, and looked upon as one of its most substantial
citizens. He served as supervisor, and from 1902 to 1906 county treasurer. He had many friends in all parts of the
county, and the writer feels a keen sense of personal loss in his passing,
severing as it does, a friendship of many years duration. Surviving him are his
daughter, Mrs. Myers and his son David W. Hunter, formerly county clerk, and
two sisters, Miss Minnie Hunter and Mrs. Adelia Nolan, his wife having preceded
him in death a few years since. Gladwin County Record dated 03-07/1929 Column -
5 Page - 1 CLAIR
E. HUNTLEY (19 MARCH 1906 - 9 JULY 1972) Clair
E. Huntley, 66, of 315 Campbell St., of Beaverton, died Sunday, July 9, at
Saginaw General Hospital, following an illnes of four weeks. Born in Gladwin
County, March 19, 1906, Mr. Huntley and the former Helen Freiburger were
married in Alpena April 30, 1930. He was a retired Buick Motor Company
employee, moving back to Beaverton 15 years ago from Flint. Mr. Huntley was
also a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife Helen; Two sons,
James of Flint and Earl of Clio; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Achtadowski, both
of Saginaw, and Mrs. Stella Szymanski of Metz; one brother John of Beaverton;
and a sister, Mrs. Lorenna Packard of Bay City; 41 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Services are being held today (Wednesday) at
2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, and burial will be in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1972 Column - 3 Page - 3 HELEN
I. (FREIBURGER) HUNTLEY (17 FEB 1914 - 22 AUG 1992) Helen
I. Huntley, 78, of 315 Campbell St., Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday, Aug.
22, 1992, in Saginaw General Hospital. Born in Bismaric Township, Feb. 17, 1914,
she moved to Gladwin County in 1959 from Hawks. She was a member of the
Beaverton VFW Post 7303 Auxiliary. The former Helen Freeburger, she was married
to Clair Huntley on April 30, 1930, in Alpena. He preceded her in death July 9,
1972. Surviving are 2 sons, James of Flint and
Earl of Clio; 3 daughters, Mrs. James (Thelma) McInerey of Birch Run, Mrs.
August (Ester) Achtabowski of Glennie and Mrs. Harry (Stella) Szymanski of
Metz; 3 sisters, Margaret Huffman and Freda Martz of Rogers City and Florence
Freeburger of Ossineke; life friend Clyde Polmanteer of Gladwin; 43
grandchildren, 92 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a brother at birth. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Deacon Harry Mailley
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-26/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2 DONALD
ROBERT HUTSON, JR (19 APRIL 1975 - 14 JUNE 1982) Donald
R. Hutson Jr., 7, of 3056 S. M-30, Beaverton, accidentally drowned Monday, June
14, at his home. Born in Warren on April 19, 1975, he moved to Gladwin County
two years ago. He would have been a second grader at the Beaverton Elementary
School in the fall. Surviving are his parents, Sgt/1C Donald
Hutson Sr., in Korea with the U.S. Army; his mother, Mrs. Brenda Hutson of
Beaverton; one sister, Leisa Walters of Beaverton; and his grandparents, Louis
and Linnie Daggett of Beaverton, Edward and Billie Welch and Robert and Betty
Hutson of Auburn, N.Y. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Kenneth Hamilton officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-23/1982 Column - 3 Page -
2 DOROTHY
JUNE HUTSON (21 MARCH 1926 - 26 SEP 1943) ILLNESS
FATAL TO DOROTHY HUTSON Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Methodist Church for Miss Dorothy June Hutson, 17,
daughter of Ralph Hutson, of Beaverton, who died Sunday afternoon at the
University Hospital in Ann Arbor after a two-weeks illness with an intestinal
infection. The Rev. Perry Hoover, of the Brethren Church, officiated at the
service and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Miss Hutson was born in Beaverton on March
21, 1926. Her mother preceded her in death. Surviving are her father; two
brothers, Richard and Robert, at home; two sisters, Suzanne at home, and
Maxine, of Bay City; and her grandparents, Mrs. Hattie Hutson, of Gladwin, and
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Haddix, of Standish. Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/1943
Column - 4 Page - 4 ELSIE
MAE (HADDIX) HUTSON (13 MARCH 1903 - 30 JAN 1938) MRS.
RALPH HUTSON OF BEAVERTON DIES Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon, February 1, at the Methodist Episcopal church at Beaverton for Mrs.
Ralph Hutson, conducted by Rev. H. R. Hodgson. Burial was at the Dale cemetery.
Mrs. Hutson died Sunday at the Gladwin hospital after a short illness. Elsie
Mae Hutson was a daughter of Claude and Susan Haddix and was born March 13,
1903, in Butman township. She married Ralph Hutson and at the time of
her death they were living at Beaverton. Besides her husband she is survived by
five children, Maxine, Dorothy, Buddie, Bobbie and Susanne. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-02/1938 Column - 1 Page - 1
RALPH
R. HUTSON (21 MARCH 1903 - 5 FEB 1969) ILLNESS
FATAL TO DOROTHY HUTSON Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Methodist Church for Miss Dorothy June Hutson, 17,
daughter of Ralph Hutson, of Beaverton, who died Sunday afternoon at the
University Hospital in Ann Arbor after a two-weeks illness with an intestinal
infection. The Rev. Perry Hoover, of the Brethren Church, officiated at the
service and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Miss Hutson was born in Beaverton on March
21, 1926. Her mother preceded her in death. Surviving are her father; two
brothers, Richard and Robert, at home; two sisters, Suzanne at home, and
Maxine, of Bay City; and her grandparents, Mrs. Hattie Hutson, of Gladwin, and
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Haddix, of Standish. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1969
Column - 6 Page - 1 RICHARD
R. HUTSON (25 JULY 1926 - 3 APRIL 1978) Richard
R. (Bud) Hutson, 51, of 2260 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Monday, April 3, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Beaverton on July 25,
1926, he was a mechanic for Beaverton Transit Mix and had spent his lifetime
here. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. John (Suzanne)
McKenna of Beaverton. Services were held today, Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-05/1978 Column
- 4 Page - 2 ROBERT
C. HUTSON (21 MARCH 1929 - 11 DEC 1963) ILLNESS
FATAL TO ROBERT HUTSON Robert C. Hutson, 34, of Beaverton, died
last Wednesday at Redford Community Hospital after an illness of one week. A
construction worker, he was born on March 21, 1929, in Beaverton and had lived
his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was married to the former Velma Longstreth
in Beaverton on April 8, 1950, and was a veteran of the Korean war. Besides his wife, Velma, he is survived by
four daughters, Toni, Patricia, Susan and Peggy, all at home; his father, Ralph
Hutson, of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Lewis of Edenville and Mrs.
Suzanne Stenger of Beaverton; and a brother, Richard (Bud), of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30
p.m. at the Beaverton Church of God with the Rev. Raymond Brokaw officiating.
Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1963 Column
- 5 Page - 1 I'S ERIC
JAMES IVEY (31 AUG 1976 - 11 MAY 1978) Eric
James Ivey, 20-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Ivey of Beaverton, died
Thursday, May 11, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. He
was born on August 31, 1976, in Midland. Besides his parents, he is survived by one
sister, Tammy, at home; grandparents, Walter Ivey of Pinconning and Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Fischer of Gladwin; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett of
Gladwin and Mrs. Lionel Ivey of Bay City. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-17/1978 Column
- 4 Page - 2 J'S CHERYL
L. JACKSON (25 NOV 1947 - 13 APRIL 1984) EMIL
H. JENSEN (9 JUNE 1906 - 31 DEC 1984) Emil
H. Jensen, 78, of 1206 W. Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 31, at his
home following a long illness. Born in Hamburg, West Germany, June 9, 1906, he
came to Gladwin County in 1971 from Detroit. He was a butcher for Hygrade Food
Products. Mr. Jensen was married to the former Hildegard Bimber June 6, 1951,
in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Emil of Rockford and Gustav of Mt. Clemens; one sister, Frieda Riefling of
Hamburg, West Germany; and 2 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him
in death. Rites were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-09/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2
HILDEGARD
H. (BIMBER) JENSEN (23 SEP 1920 - 22 MAY 1995) Hildegard
H. Jensen, 74, of Beaverton, died Monday, May 22, 1995. Born Sept. 23, 1920 in
Germany, she came to the United States as a child. The former Hildegard Bimber
married Emil Jensen Jan. 6, 1951 in Detroit. He preceded her in death Dec. 31,
1984. Surviving are 2 sons, Emil and wife Vicki of
Grand Rapids, and Gustav and wife Pat of Clinton Township; dear friend, Carolyn
Carr of Beaverton; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Rites were held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with
the Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 05-31/1995
Column - 2 Page - 6 BERNARD
A. JESKA (3 MAY 1921 - 16 SEP 2003) Bernard A. Jeska , 82, of Beaverton,
Michigan passed away Sept. 16, 2003 at his home following a short illness. He
was born May 3, 1921 to Alexander and Agnes Jeska in Kawkawlin, and married the
former Geraldine Fry on Sept. 23, 1947 in Bay City. The U.S. Army World War II
veteran retired from Bectal Corporation in 1983. He had worked as a heavy
equipment operator in Midland. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1962,
having previously resided in Bay City. Bernard was a member of St. Anne’s
Catholic Church in Edenville, D.A.V., V.F.W. Post 7303, Knights of Columbus
12660, Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292, Amvets, American Legion Post 171 - Gladwin,
and Local 324 - Freeland. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine of
Beaverton; sons Paul (Linda) Jeska of Beaverton, James Jeska of Beaverton and
Dale Jeska of Beaverton; daughters Joan (Roger) Einink of Silver Springs,
Florida, Retha Parker of Beaverton and Nancy Alburg of Beaverton; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Al Jeska; sisters Dorothy
Satkowiak of Kawkawlin and Evelyn Shellagowski of Linwood; and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son David, his parents,
granddaughter Cynthia Flatt, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept.
18 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville with Fr. Raymond Moeggenberg and
Sr. Mary Ellen McDonald. Burial took place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery
in Beaverton. Visitation and a vigil service were held at Hall Funeral Home in
Beaverton on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 10-01/2003 Column - 4
Page - 2 DAVID
A. JESKA (29 MARCH 1960 - 20 APRIL 1994) David
A. Jeska, 34, of 3620 Whitehall Rd., Anderson, S.C., died suddenly Wednesday,
April 20, 1994. He was born in Bay City on March 29, 1960, and graduated from
Beaverton High School in 1978. He served in the Navy from 1979 to 1983. Mr.
Jeska had lived in South Carolina for 7 years and was a welder for Ron White's
Air Compressor Sales in Anderson. Surviving are his parents, Bernard and
Geraldine Jeska of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Paul of Beaverton, James and Dale of
Grand Rapids; 3 sisters, Joan Einink of Lexington, Ky., Retha Parker of Midland
and Nancy Alburg of Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. The Rev. James Heller officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Graveside services were by Gladwin
County VFW Post 7303. A vigil service was held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 04-27/1994 Column -
4 Page - 2 FERN
M. JOHNSON (1902 - ?) LEE
JOHNSON (1893 - FEB 1960) HERE
TO ATTEND FUNERAL Out-of-town relatives and friends who were
here to attend the funeral of Lee Johnson were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roman, Mr. and
Mrs. Ted Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Zig Sandvik, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mr.
and Mrs. Lars Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Gunar Peterson, Mrs. Freda Miller, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Miller, and daughter, Mrs. Sam Mohammed, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Johnson, all of Flint, also Mr. and Mrs. John Jardis, Norman and Gail, Mr. and
Mrs. William Snide, of Midland, and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Talbert and Mr. and Mrs.
Willard Kipp, of Freemont, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1960 Column
- 4 Page - 6 BILLY
JONES (1955 - 7 MAY 1955) CHRISTINE
JONES (1954 - 29 JUNE 1954) DENNIS
J. JONES (10 MAY 1956 - 9 OCT 2000) Dennis
J. Jones, 44, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died suddenly Oct. 9, 2000 at home in Tulsa. Dennis
was born May 10, 1956 in Jackson, Michigan. He lived in Oklahoma for ten years
and previously lived in Gladwin. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church in Gladwin. He is survived by his mother and
step-father, Dolores and T. Edward Schnepp of Harrison; two sisters, Karla and
husband, Richard Davis of Houghton Lake and Dawn (Jones) Inman and fiance Larry
Chappell of Midland; three brothers Travis Schnepp II of Phoenix, Ariz., Tracey
and wife Jan Ella Schnepp of Newark, Ohio, and John and wife Peggy Schnepp of
Soeul, Korea; nephews Stanley, Joshua and Jon Inman of Midland and Griffin
Schnepp of Newark, Ohio; niece Hadassah Schnepp of Soeul, Korea; grandmother
Mona VanConant of Weidman and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in
death by his father James W. Jones in 1987, a brother, Billy Jones in 1955, a
sister, Christine Jones in 1954, a nephew Joseph Woodman in 1983 and a
brother-in-law, Jesse Woodman in 1984. Services will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1
p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gladwin with the Elder Paul Schoun officiating.
Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-18/2000 Column - 3 Page - 2
JAMES
WESLEY JONES (4 MAY 1928 - 4 APRIL 1987) James
W. Jones, 58, of 214 S. Mechanic St., Jackson, died suddenly Saturday, April 4.
Born in Midland County May 4, 1928, he moved to Jackson 32 years ago from
Beaverton. Mr. Jones worked in maintenance at the Jackson County Courthouse for
13 years. Surviving are one son, Dennis of Tulsa,
Okla.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Karla Woodman and Mrs. Dawn Inman of Midland; his
mother, Mrs. Mona VanConant of Weidman; 2 brothers, George of Beaverton and
David of Jackson; 3 sisters, Margaret Yager of Spring Arbor and Alice Jones and
Ruth Ann Estes of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by a brother, John, Nov.
17, 1945. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. Elder Paul Schoun officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 K'S ANDY
KARCH (2 APRIL 1908 - 29 OCT 1989) Andy
Karch, 81, of 3120 Whitney Beach Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 1989, in
the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born
in Maynard, Ohio, April 2, 1908, he moved to Gladwin County in 1954 from
Detroit. Mr. Karch was a tool and die maker until retiring in 1958. He was a
charter member of the Hay Senior Citizen Club. Mr. Karch and the former Pauline
Marshall were married Aug. 7, 1930, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Robert of Novi; one brother, John Kashinsky of Utica; 2 sisters, Mrs. Louise
Morocco of Oxford and Mrs. Josephine Greives of Sterling Heights; and 2
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roy Glasgow
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-01/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 APPOLONIA
(MARSALL) KARCH (22 SEP 1914 - 20 JULY 2001) Appolonia "Pauline' Karch, 86, of Gladwin,
died Friday, July 20, 2001 at the Gladwin Living Centre in Gladwin after a
short illness. Born Sept. 22, 1914 in Detroit, she lived in Gladwin County
since 1954 and previously lived in Detroit. She married Andy Karch, Aug. 7,
1930 in Flint. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Robert and wife
Dorothy of Novi; two grandchildren; one brother, Chester Marshall of Savannah,
Ga.; one sister, Mary Wozniak of Dearborn; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents. Services
were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Donald
Potter officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2 ARTHUR
E. KEELEY (4 JAN 1933 - 18 NOV 1993) Arthur
E. Keeley, 60 of 3931 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1993, in the
Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after an illness of 2 years. He
was born in Midland on Jan. 4, 1933, and moved to Gladwin County in 1948. Mr.
Keeley was a master plumber in the pipe shop at Dow Chemical Co. He retired in
1986 after 35 years at Dow and worked for Three Rivers Construction until 1992.
He served in the Army during the Korean War and attended the R.L.D.S. Church in
Beaverton. Mr. Keeley worked on the chain gang at varisty football games and
was scorekeeper at the varisty basketball games. He was an avid bowler and
golfer. Mr. Keeley and the former Jessie Wesley were married Oct. 1,1955, in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Dennis and Douglas of Beaverton and David of Toledo, Ohio; his parents, Harold
and Glenadean Keeley of Beaverton; one brother, Gary of Beaverton; 2 sisters,
Esther Rodabaugh of Beaverton and Chloie Ostrander of Millington; and 9
grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Donn Pendleton officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Athletic Department of the Beaverton schools. Gladwin County Record dated
11-24/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2 C.
GLENADEAN KEELEY (1912 - ?) HAROLD
J. KEELEY (18 FEB 1907 - 31 DEC 1994) Harold
J. Keeley, 87, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994 at the Clare Nursing
Home following a long illness. Born Feb. 18, 1907 in Shepherd, he was a
resident of Beaverton since 1948. Mr. Keeley was employed as a machinist at Dow
Chemical Co. in Midland before retiring in 1965 after 38 years of service. He
was an elder at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in
Beaverton. He married the former C. Glenadean White Feb. 18, 1928 in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Chloie and husband Willis Ostrander of Millington, and Esther and
husband Thomas Rodabaugh of Beaverton; one son, Gary and wife Linda of
Beaverton; one daughter-in-law, Jessie Keeley of Beaverton; one brother, Rufus
of Midland; one sister, Ida Crosby of Midland; 6 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by 2 sons, Harold in 1931 and Arthur in 1993 and one brother, Emery. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today,
Wednesday from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel, with Elder Donn
Pendleton officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the
R.L.D.S. Church, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1995 Column - 1
Page - 6 JESSIE
L. (WESLEY) KEELEY (23 JAN 1934 - 10 JAN 2001) Jessie L. Keeley, 66, of Beaverton, died
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001 at Saint Mary’s in Saginaw following a short illness.
Born Jan. 23, 1934 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of Howard and Freda
(Dunning) Wesley and was a life long resident of Gladwin County. Jessie married Arthur Keeley, Oct. 1, 1955 in
Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was a secretary for the MSU
Cooperative Extension Service, Gladwin. Surviving are three sons, Dennis, Douglas and
wife Kim, and David and wife Karen, all of Beaverton; two sisters, Viola
Corbett of Beaverton and Bessie Burke of Alliance, Ohio; one brother, Donald
Wesley of Florida; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Randy Saylor and Rev. William Bailey
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the
family. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOSEPH
WALTER KEENE (31 JAN 1911 - 7 OCT 1983) Joseph
W. Keene, 72, of 5129 Pleasant Dr., Beaverton died Friday, Oct. 7, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Dansville on January 31,
1911, he came to Gladwin County in 1960 from Dansville. He was an electrician
and developed Keene's Pleasure Island in Billings Township. Mr. Keene was a
member of the Phoenix Masonic Lodge in Ypsilanti. He was married to the former
Shirley Wilson on November 26, 1936 in Dansville. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Jerry of Ypsilanti and Joseph II of LeMesa, Calif.; 3 daughters, Mrs. John
(Joan) Lapp of Edenville, Mrs. Charles (Jean) Gronda of Cheboygan and Mrs.
Enrique (Judy) Martinez of Benson, Ariz.; 2 sisters, Ernestine Keene of
Ypsilanti and Mrs. Frances Sherman of Spring Arbor; 11 grandchildren and 6
great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. William Cozadd officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-12/1983 Column
- 4 Page - 2 SHIRLEY
M. (WILSON) KEENE (1914 - 1993) MARION
(COTTRELL) KELLEY (25 AUG 1923 - 29 MAY 1994) Marion
Kelley, 70, of Beaverton, died Sunday, May 29, 1994, at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center-Gladwin, after a long illness. She was born in Pontiac Aug. 25,
1923, and was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. She was employed as a
secretary for B&L Welding, and was a member of Eastern Star, Beaverton. The
former Marion Cottrell, she married Leo Snyder, June 1, 1946 in Beaverton. He died Dec. 1, 1973. She
married Frank Kelley of Beaverton, March 27, 1977. She is survived by her husband; 4 sons, Gary
and wife Brenda Snyder, Larry and wife Peg Snyder, Terry and wife Betty Snyder,
and Randy and wife Ave Snyder, all of Beaverton; 1 step-son, Gary Kelley of
Clawson; 1 step-daughter, Gail Darren of Saginaw; 2 sisters, Hellen Methner of
Beaverton, and Margaret Woodruff of Illinois; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a step-son, Greg Kelley. Rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Donald R. Keen
officiating. An Eastern Star Service will be held tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m.
Burial will be held in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials
may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1994
Column - 3 Page - 2 WILLIAM
JOSEPH "TRAPPER BILL" KENNEDY (7 MAY 1921 - 26 JAN 2005) William
Joseph Kennedy, William Joseph Kennedy, also known as “Trapper Bill,” 83, of
Beaverton passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005 at his residence. William was
born May 7, 1921 in Cushing, Oklahoma to the late Leroy and Virginia Kennedy.
Virginia later married Earl Blades. William was well known in the community as
“Trapper Bill.” He was also a farmer. William was an avid hunter, fisherman and
baseball fan. He did many great things in his life, including working on the
Alaskan Pipeline. William received a purple heart and two bronze stars in WWII
with the 10th Mountain Division. William
is survived by one sister, Myra Scoby of Mount Clemens; one step sister, Jeanne
(George) Rieley of Lake City; niece Debbie Johnson; and several other nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Barbara Morgan; and two step
brothers, Mike Blades and Adrian Blades. Funeral
services were held on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin.
Rev. Lynn Chappell officiated. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. ?
KENNEDY (? - ?) - Father & Mother of Mrs. Walter W. Hunter. ANNA
(BELLER) KERN (27 MARCH 1918 - 24 SEP 1978) Anna
Kern, 60, of 3620 S. Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 24, at the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Cook County, Chicago, Ill., on March 27, 1918,
she came to Gladwin County in 1945. Mrs. Kern was employed at the Gladwin
Hospital for 21 years until she retired in 1972. She was a member of Our
Saviour Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Aid and the Gladwin Hospital Auxiliary.
The former Anna Beller, she was married to Theodore Kern on March 13, 1935, in
Fairgrove. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4
sons, Theodore Jr., of Beaverton, Gerome and Gregory of Ventress, La. and
Frederick of Saginaw; 4 daughters, Mrs. William (Caroline) Foster of Midland,
Mrs. Joseph (Marilyn) Major of Ventress, La., Mrs. Rance (Kathleen) Krahner of
Gladwin and Renee, at home; 5 brothers, Hank of Caro, Fred and Casper of
Fairgrove and John and Alex of Akron; 3 sisters, Mrs. Katie Gorde of
Silverwood, Mrs. Millie Kukulske of Vassar and Mrs. Molly Massoll of Fairgrove;
9 grandchildren and one great grandson. Services were held today, Wednesday at 2
p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Bierman officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-27/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2
RICKY
KERN (30 SEP 1951 - 30 SEP 1951) INFANT
DIES Funeral services for Ricky Kern, infant son
of Theodore and Anna Kern, of Tobacco township, were held this morning from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. H. F. Brietzke, of St. Paul's Lutheran church,
officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Ricky was born on Sunday and is survived by
his parents; three brothers, Theodore, Jerry, Frederick; three sisters,
Caroline, Marlyn and Cathalene, all at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Kern and Mr. and Mrs. John Baller, all of Fairgrove. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-03/1951 Column - 5 Page - 1
TED
KERN (1914 - ?) MABEL
(HITTLE) KESSER (29 JAN 1899 - 7 JAN 1970) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. KESSER Mrs. Mable Kesser, 70, of Beaverton, died
January 7, 1970, in the Gladwin Hospital after an illness of one year. Born in
Litchfield, Ill., on Jan. 29, 1899, she came to Gladwin County a year ago from
Taylor. The former Mable Hittle, she was married to William Kesser on Feb. 21,
1929, in Alliance, Ohio. She is survived by her husband; one
daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Kaus, of Godfrey, Ill.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Helen
Hartley, of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; and Mrs. Mary Gruenwald, of Lincoln Park; four
sisters, Mrs. Alma Williams, of East St. Louis, Ill., Mrs. Gertrude Haynes of
Alton, Ill.,, Mrs. Helen Petruzzi, of Memphis, Tenn. and Mrs. Alta Byran, of
Waterloo, Ill.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Beaverton United Methodist Church. The Rev. A. H. Kessler officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-14/1970 Column - 4 Page - 2 WILLIAM
EDGAR KESSER (1 NOV 1898 - 8 OCT 1973) William
Edgar Kesser, 74, of 353 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Monday, October 8, at
the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. He was born November 1, 1898 in
Butler County, Pa., and had been a Detroit bus driver before his retirement.
Mr. Kesser came to Gladwin County 5 years ago from Taylor. His wife, the former
Mable Hittle, preceded him in death January 7, 1970. He was a member of the
Loyal Order of Moose, No. 1620. Surviving are 2 daughters and a sister.
Services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with
the Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley officiating, and burial will be in Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-10/1973 Column - 6 Page - 2 EUGENE
W. KETTLESON (1927 - 1986) MILDRED
A. KETTLESON (1930 - ?) ALICE
(BURRIER) KILLIAN (21 FEB 1880 - 18 MAY 1956) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. KILLIAN Alice Killian, 76, passed away May 18, at
12:45 p.m. after an illness of five days. Mrs. Killian was born Feb. 21, 1880,
in Allen County, Ind., and married Henry Killian on Nov. 5, 1898. He preceded
her in death Aug. 27, 1951. Surviving are three sons, Elmer of Flint, George
and Art, of Beaverton; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Russell, Mrs. Florence
White and Mrs. Lois Calhoun, all of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Edgar
and Mrs. Julia Sweet of Indiana; one brother, Charles Burrier, of Stirum, No.
Dak. One daughter, Doris, is deceased. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 20,
at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren with Rev. Arthur Whishler officiating.
Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Meyers, Rex Cox, Bernard
Sheets, Walter Strohman, Lawrence Brubaker and William Grant. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-23/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1 ARTHUR
G. KILLIAN, SR (27 MAY 1917 - 29 APRIL 1992) Arthur
G. Killian, 74, of 3100 Burgess Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, April 29, 1992,
in the Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, after a long illness.
Born in Beaverton on May 27, 1917, he had spent his lifetime there. Mr. Killian
was an operator in the Power House at Dow Chemical Co. for 31 years and retired
in 1980. He served in World War II as a Corporal and was a member of the
Beaverton Grouse Dog Club and the Shaft Alley Hunting Club. Mr. Killian and the
former Gladys Anderson were married May 29, 1948, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Wysong of Howard City; 2 sons, Arthur Jr. of
Traverse City and Robert of Beaverton; 4 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Jerry Blades officiated and burial was in the
Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1992 Column - 4
Page - 2 DORIS
KILLIAN (1909 - 1934) GLADYS
E. (ANDERSON) KILLIAN (23 JAN 1925 - 23 MAY 2001) Gladys Killian, 76, of Beaverton, died
Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio
following a long illness. Born Jan. 3, 1925 in Randolph, Ohio, she was the
daughter of Archie and Myrtle (Kesser) Anderson. She lived in Gladwin County
most of her life and previously lived in Randolph, Ohio. Gladys married Arthur
Killian Sr., May 29, 1948 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1992. She was
a billing clerk for MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin and was a
member of the Beaverton Church of God. Surviving are one daughter, Mary and husband
Michael Wysong of Howard City; two sons, Arthur Jr. and wife Nikki of Traverse
City and Robert and wife Kathy of Beaverton; four grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Anderson of Gladwin; and four sisters,
Delores Mitchell and Lois Mitchell, both of Beaverton, Mildred Lockhert of
Erlanger, Ky., and Velma Dorsey of Empire. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Dale Anderson. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Pastor Tom Anderson officiating. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-30/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 HENRY
L. KILLIAN (9 OCT 1877 - 27 AUG 1951) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO H. C. KILLIAN Henry L. Killian, 73, passed away at his
home in Beaverton township on Monday, August 27. Funeral services will be held
on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Beaverton Brethren church. The
Rev. Arthur Whisler will officiate and burial will be made in Dale cemetery. A
short prayer service will be held at the home at 1 o'clock. Mr. Killian was born on October 9, 1877 in
Springfield, Indiana. He married Miss Alice Burrier, in November, 1898, in
Allen county, Indiana. They came to Gladwin county in 1910, and lived on a farm
in this vicinity since. He has been in poor health for a number of years. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Elmer of
Flint, George and Arthur of Beaverton; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Russell,
Mrs. Florence White and Mrs. Lois Calhoun, all of Beaverton; three brothers,
Adrian of Holly, Clarence of Hicksville, Ohio and Perry of Flint; also 18
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
08-29/1951 Column - 2 Page - 1 LAVON
G. KILLIAN (20 JAN 1899 - 16 DEC 1967) RITES
TODAY FOR LAVON KILLIAN Lavon G. Killian, 68, of Beaverton, died Saturday,
Dec. 16, after a long illness. Born Jan. 20, 1899, in Harlem, Ind., he lived in
Hicksville, Ohio, before coming to Beaverton 50 years ago, in 1917. He was a
retired construction worker and served in World War I. He and the former Miss
Ruth VanDyke were married in Beaverton on Oct. 29, 1922. Mr. Killian is survived by his wife, Ruth;
two daughters, Mrs. Muriel Wint of Hope and Mrs. Dolores Turow of Midland; two
brothers, Vernon of Hicksville, Ohio, and Franklin of Mt. Pleasant; and four
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church
of the Brethren, Beaverton, with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial
will be in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the
services. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1967 Column - 7 Page - 1 RUTH
M. (VAN DYKE) KILLIAN (11 MAY 1901 - 14 JAN 1997) Ruth
M. Killian, 95, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center-Gladwin, after a long illness. Born May 11, 1901 in Woodland,
Michigan, she lived in Beaverton most of her life. Ruth was employed by Lane's
Dry Cleaners, Beaverton as a clerk, retiring in 1969. She also taught school
and was a telephone operator for many years in Beaverton. She was a life member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The former Ruth VanDyke married Lavon George
Killian, Oct. 29, 1922 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1967.
Surviving are two daughters, Muriel and husband Ken Wint of Gladwin; Dolores
and husband Don Turow of Shelbyville, Ind., four grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren. A grandson, Donald Turow preceded her in death. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the Church of the Brethren, Beaverton, with Mr. Robert Schnepp, officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. Arrangements were
handled by Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. Gladwin County Record dated
01-22/1997 Column - 1 Page - 7 SHARON
JOY (WHITE) KILLIAN (ABT. 1932 - 29 JAN 2006) Sharon
Joy Killian, Age 64 of Coleman, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006.
She is survived by Husband: Charles Killian of Coleman; Daughter & Son In
Law: Cheryl & Dale Reeder of Harrison; Daughter & Son In Law: Lori
& Jerry Longstreth of Coleman; Daughter & Son In Law: Amy & Paul
Edmonds of Beaverton; 3 Grandchildren: Jeremy & Jenna Longstreth &
Dalton Edmonds; Sister: Nona & Joe Eisenlohr of Beaverton; Sister: Ruth Ann
& Larry Gerow of Beaverton; Sister: Kay & Dan Bailer of Florida;
Sister: Sue White of Beaverton. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 31,
2006 from 3-9 P.M. at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross St., Beaverton, Michigan,
48612. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Hall
Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross St., Beaverton, Michigan 48612 at 11:00 A.M. with
Rev. Duane Koontz officiating. Burial will take place at Tobacco Twp. (Dale)
Cemetery, Beaverton, Michigan. THELMA
M. (BERTRAND) KINYON (6 JAN 1904 - 14 AUG 1974) Mrs.
Thelma Kinyon, 70, of 3511 S. Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, August 14,
at Midland Hospital, following an illness of a month. Born in Sanilac County,
January 6, 1904, she had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 18
years. Her previous residence had been Detroit. The former Thelma Bertrand and
Charles Kinyon were married April 6, 1957, in Beaverton. Surviving are her husband, Charles, of
Beaverton; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Littlepage of Allen Park; 3 step-daughters,
Mrs. Elizabeth Millard of East Lansing; Mrs. Wilma Paulus of Ludington; and
Mrs. Margaret Hughes of Gaithersburg, Md.; 3 brothers, Lee Bertrand of Lawton,
Rex of Detroit, and Harry of Wisconsin; 2 sisters, Mrs. LaVerne Gerlach of
Flint, and Mrs. Irene Williams of Beaverton; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday 11:00 a.m. at
Hall Funeral Home - Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Castanier
officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-21/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2 ETHEL
ROSE KIRKWOOD (1909 - 1996) WILBUR
A. KIRKWOOD (15 JUNE 1912 - 22 JUNE 1986) Wilbur
A. Kirkwood, 74, of 4632 Henry Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, June 22,
at the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Hopkinton, Iowa, June 15, 1912, he
moved to Gladwin County in 1971 from Livonia. Mr. Kirkwood was a school teacher
for Wayne Public Schools for 27 years until retiring in 1971. He was a member
of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453 and the Congregational Church of Livonia.
Mr. Kirkwood and the former Rose Malcolm were married April 10, 1937, in Albia,
Iowa. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Malcolm of Livonia; one daughter, Jean Stockton of Arvada, Colo.; one brother,
Russell of Hebron, W. Va.; and 5 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held
today, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel,
with the Rev. Henry List officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 06-25/1986
Colum - 3 & 4 Page - 2 MARGARET
E. (EDDY) KITSON (5 MARCH 1904 - 17 MARCH 1986) Margaret
E. Kitson, 82, of the Beaverton Manor, died Monday, March 17, in the Midland Hospital
Center after a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1986 Column - 4 Page -
2 Margeret E. Kitson, 82, of the Beaverton
Manor, died Monday, March 17, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in
Indianopolis, Ind., March 5, 1904, she came to Gladwin County in 1978 from St.
Louis, Mo. Mrs. Kitson was an L.P.N. for 40 years until retiring in 1966. She
was a member of the Elm Grove Church of God. The former Margaret Eddy, she was
married to Claude Kitson in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Betty Banks
of Gendale Hts., Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Caroline White of Beaverton; 2
grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Rites
were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The
Rev. Martin Ledwidge officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-26/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 ROBERT
B. KLEIBER (1 OCT 1934 - 13 MARCH 1987) Robert
B. Kleiber, 52, of 2572 S. Whitney Beach Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday,
March 13, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Mt. Morris Oct. 1, 1934, he
came to Gladwin County 10 years ago from Midland. Mr. Kleiber was a bail
bondsman for Kozy Bail Bond for 12 years and owned Jeri's Dry Cleaners in
Beaverton. Mr. Kleiber and the former Jeri Kosciuszko were married Nov. 21,
1964, in Saginaw. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Kevin of Bay City and Cory of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Kimberly Kleiber of
California and Mrs. Louis (Jodi) Long of Saginaw; a stepson, Robert Lockhart of
Saginaw; 2 brothers, Oakley of St. Ignace and Russell of Saginaw; one sister,
Evangeline Kleiber of Clio; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor Jim Walters officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-18/1987 Column
- 4 Page - 2 ARNOLD
W. KNAKE (28 MAY 1895 - 23 SEP 1971) Arnold
W. Knake, 76, of Tobacco Township, died suddenly at his home early Thursday,
Sept. 23. Born in Hamburg, Germany, May 28, 1895, he had been a resident of
Gladwin County 35 years, coming here from Rose City. He was a farmer. Mr. Knake
and the former Mable L. Bourieler were married in Gladwin, Nov. 11, 1931, and
she preceded him in death four months ago, on May 24. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jean Young
of Flint, Mrs. Joyce Roy of Midland; three sons, Lawrence of Coleman, Arnold of
Flint, and Thomas of Beaverton; one brother, William of Pentwater; two sisters,
Mrs. Amanda Resiner of Midland, and Mrs. Freda Krocker of Lafayette, Ore.; and
15 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Warren E. Holcomb officiating.
Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/1971 Column
- 1 Page - 2 GOLDIE
J. KNAKE (ABT. 1952 - 25 JAN 2006) Goldie J. Knake, Age 54 of Beaverton, Michigan passed away
Wednesday, January 25, 2006. She is survived by Husband: Thomas Knake of
Beaverton; Son & Daughter In Law: Thomas Jr. & Brandi Knake of
Beaverton; Daughter & Son In Law: Carol & Scott Legue of Millington;
Son: James Knake of Beaverton; Son: Bobby Knake of Beaverton; 6 Grandchildren;
Mother: Imogene Leonard of Midland; Sisters: Theresa Ray of Midland &
Brenda Hartfeilder of Bay City; Brothers: Duane Leonard of Midland &
Lawrence Leonard of Midland; Several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be
held Monday, January 30, 2006 from 6-9 P.M. at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross
St., Beaverton, Michigan 48612. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January
31, 2006 at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross St., Beaverton, Michigan 48612 at
11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton,
Michigan. MABEL
L. (BOURLIELER) KNAKE (4 FEB 1911 - 24 MAY 1971) Mrs.
Mabel L. Knake of Rt#3, Beaverton, Tobacco Township, passed away May 24, at the
Clare Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Knake was born in
Wayne County, February 4, 1911. She was 60 years old at the time of her death.
She had been a resident of Tobacco Township for 35 years and a member of St.
Paul's Lutheran Church in Sanford. The former Mabel Bourlieler, married Arnold
Knake in Gladwin County, November 11, 1931. Survivors are her husband; three sons,
Lawrence of Coleman, Arnold Jr., of Flint and Thomas of Beaverton; two
daughters, Jean Young of Flint and Mrs. Joyce Roy of Midland; 14 grandchildren;
three brothers, Dwight, Harley and George Bourlieler, all of Detroit; three
sisters, Mrs. Maxine Martin of Gladwin and Mrs. Florence Cerwonka and Mrs. Ruth
Wilson, both of Arizona. Services will be held at the Hall Funeral
Home in Beaverton, Thursday, May 27, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Newman of
Sanford officiating. Burial made in the Dale Cemetery. Beaverton Bulletin?
dated 05-26/1971 Column - ? Page - ? LAVONNA
R. KNAPP (1934 - 1935) ROBERT
DELOS KNAPP (5 SEP 1911 - 27 NOV 1986) Robert
D. Knapp, 75, of 141 Tonkin St., Beaverton, died Thursday, Nov. 27, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County Sept. 5,
1911, he had spent most of his life here. Mr. Knapp was a retired carpenter for
Dow Chemical Co. and a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Mr.
Knapp and Vivian Roback were married in 1932, in Beaverton. She preceded him in
death Oct. 26, 1967. He then married Martha VanDyke July 26, 1968, in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Robert of Dexter; 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Joan) Brennan of Southfield and
Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Deal of Villa Park, Ill.; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Charles
(Edna) Beaver of Gilbert, Ariz and Mrs. Daniel (Marlene) Joseph of Onekama; his
mother, Mrs. Lillian Knapp of Millington; 2 brothers, Jack of Harrison and
Donald of Texas; 4 sisters, Bessie Crook and Mabel Gombosi of Midland, Ila
Bauder of Millington and Beth Hamlet of Alger; 16 grandchildren and one great
grandchild. A brother, Victor, preceded him in death. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Michael Clark officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 VIVIAN
R. (ROBACK/ROHRBACH) KNAPP (22 FEB 1916 - 26 OCT 1967) JOHN
MARWOOD KNOX (2 FEB 1846 - APRIL 1935) HOLD
LAST RITES FOR JOHN KNOX Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today
for John M. Knox, surveyor and engineer who for almost 50 years has been in the
county's employ. Rev. Raymond Norton conducted the services at the M.E. church
in Beaverton. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Born in Liverpool, England, on
February 2, 1846, Mr. Knox passed his 89th birthday this year. He had been active
in the office of county road engineer up until a few weeks ago, and was one of
the county's pioneers whose memory will be cherished by hundreds of friends
throughout the county. Credited with the surveying of every drain
and almost every road in the county, he served as county surveyor for 42 years
- from 1889 to 1931. Previous to 1889 he served as deputy surveyor under George
W. Doane. When he retired from office in 1931 he was succeeded by his son, V.
V. Knox. He cam to this country form England in 1883
and first settled in Detroit. He moved to Gladwin after a few months and here
on February 22, 1885, he was married to Mrs. Julia Dow - the couple celebrated
their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. Acting as pall-bearers at his funeral today were
road commissioners and county officers with whom he has worked during his many
terms in office: L.M. Barnes, Earl Woodruff, Lyman Kerswill, Reas P. Webb,
Walter Thomson and John C. Shaffer. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Julia Knox
, his son, Vallie Knox, and a daughter, Mrs Ed Ray. Gladwin County Record dated
04-17/1935 Column - 6 Page - 1 JOHN
KNOX John Marwood Knox was born in Liverpool,
England, February 2, 1846. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Walton
college at Liverpool, and also the degree of civil engineer. He then worked in
a bank for three years. In the summer of 1881 he sailed for Montreal, Canada,
where he lived for one year. In 1882 he came to Detroit and in 1884 he moved to
Gladwin county. On February 28, 1885, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Julia
Dow. They settled on the farm which is now known as the Knox farm, east of
Beaverton. To them was born one sone, Vallie Knox, of Beaverton. There were
also three step-children, Mrs. Eliza Dundas, who died six years ago, Mrs. John
Rich, of Beaverton, and Jay Dow, of Toledo, Ohio. Two foster children were taken into the home
and became as daughters. They are Mrs. Ed Ray of Gladwin and Mrs. Chester Buck
of Stanton. There remain 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mr. Knox
is best known as a pioneer of Gladwin county, where he has used his education
and talents freely. During the nineties he worked six years as bookkeeper in
the saw mills of Beaverton. He then became county surveyor, which position he
has held most of the time since then. Men like him have given to America more than
we shall ever know. Gladwin County Record dated 05- 01/ 1935 Column - 5 Page -
1 JULIA
FRANCES (HARRIS) KNOX (27 JULY 1845 - 12 MAY 1936) MRS.
JULIA F. KNOX SUCCUMBS TUESDAY Tobacco
Woman, 91, Was Oldest Resident of County Funeral services will be held Thursday
afternoon, May 14, at 2 o'clock at the Church of the Brethren in Tobacco
township for Mrs. Julia F. Knox, who died yesterday at the age of 91. She was
the oldest resident of Gladwin county. Burial will be at Dale cemetery. Mrs.
Knox died Tuesday morning, May 12, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Rich,
in Tobacco township, where she had gone the day before to spend some time with
Mrs. Rich. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris she was
born in Macomb county July 27, 1845. She came with her family to Edenville in
1866. Here she married James G. Dow in 1870 at the old Axford Inn. Charles
Axford, the proprietor, officiated at the ceremony as justice of the peace.
They located on land in what is now Tobacco township, and which has since been
her home. At that time and for several years after
there were no inhabitants between Edenville and the Dow farm and for some
distance north. Gladwin was a part of Midland county. Billings township was
organized in 1875 and comprised the territory now included in Bentley, Billings
and Tobacco townships. Mr. Dow served his townships as supervisor until his
death May 21, 1881. She married John M. Knox February 28, 1885,
and they had since made their home on the old homestead. Mr. Knox was a
surveyor and prominent in public affairs of the county. He died April 15, 1935.
As one of the oldest residents of the county Mrs. Knox could recount many
interesting and lively events of Edenville when it was a stopping place for
lumbermen. She is survived by two sons and one
daughter, James Jay Dow of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. John Rich, of Tobacco township,
and Vallie V. Knox, of Beaverton; two adopted daughters, Mrs. Ed Ray of
Gladwin, and Mrs. Chester Buck, of Stanton; a sister and a brother, Mrs. G. W.
Boman and Clarence Harris of Edenville. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1936
Column - 3 Page - 1 SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. JULIA KNOX Services were held at the Brethren church
for Mrs. Julia Knox May 14, conducted by Rev. Freeman Harris, her nephew, of
Cadillac. Burial was at Dale cemetery. Friends from away who came to attend the
funeral were: James Jay Dow, Mrs. Winnifred Bailey, Mrs. Constance Fordell and
Mrs. Juel Partridge of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Alma Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Greer
and Jimmie MacDougal of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Ottomar McKimmy and Mack Dundas of
Detroit; Wanda Knox, Mr. and Mrs. E. Camp and James Green of Midland; Mr. and
Mrs. C. A. Buck of Stanton; Mr. Putname of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Freeman
Harris of Cadillac; Mrs. Josephine Boman, Mrs. Royal Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Harris and many others of Edenville.Taken from Gladwin County 1st Settler
Centennial 1861-1961: "James
G. Dow and Julia Harris were first to establish residence in Tobacco
Township. Married in 1870 at the Oxford
Hotel in Edenville (Michigan). Dow died
in 1880. Julia married John Knox,
February 28, 1885." Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1936 Column - 3 Page
- 7 LESTA
M. (SEARSON) KNOX (29 AUG 1894 - 5 MARCH 1987) Lesta
Knox, 92, of Mt. Dora, Fla. and formerly of Beaverton, died Thursday, March 56.
Born Aug. 29, 1894, in Findley, Ohio, she was a life member of the Beaverton
Order of Eastern Star and a past worthy matron. She was married to Vallie Knox
Dec. 21, 1912. He preceded her in death in 1947. Surviving are 2 daughters, Wanda Bellaman of
Mt. Dora and Jacque Aubel of Taverse, Fla.; 5 grandchildren; 9 great
grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Rites were held March 7.
Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Presbyterian Church. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-18/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2
VALENTINE
VALLIE KNOX (14 FEB 1888 - 14 SEP 1947) SERVICES
ARE HELD FOR VALLIE KNOX Vallie V. Knox, 59, died at his home in
Beaverton city on Sunday afternoon, following a serious illness after an
operation two months ago in a Saginaw hospital. Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home. Burial was in the Dale cemetery.
The Rev. John K. Osborne, of the Beaverton Presbyterian church, assisted by the
Rev. John Miller, of the Wagarville Methodist church officiated. Services at
the grave were undere the auspice of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Mr. Knox was born in Beaverton on February
14, 1888, the son of John M. and Julia F. Knox, and has been a life-long
resident of Gladwin county. On December 21, 1912 he was married to Miss Lesta
M. Searson, of Findlay, Ohio, in Windsor, Ontario. Mr. Knox was on a leave of absence at the
time of his death from the Michigan State Highway Department, with whom he had
been employed for several years. He served as County Surveyor for many years
and was Supervisor for the 2nd Ward in Beaverton for several years; he also
worked for the County Road Commission at one time. He was a member of the
Beaverton Lodge F. and A.M. Surviving are his wife, Lesta; two
daughters, Mrs. Wanda Staley, of Coburn, Pennslyvania and Mrs. Jacque Aubel, of
Saginaw; one half-brother, J. J. Dow, of Toledo, Ohio; one half-sister, Mrs.
John Rich, of Beaverton; two adopted sisters, Mrs. Lois Buck and Mrs. Jessie
Ray, both of Gladwin; also three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Brown,
Donald Ross, Walter Ross, R. L. Johnson, Joseph Bell and John Musser. Gladwin
County Record dated 09-17/1947 Column - 1 Page - 1 MICHALINE
C. (PLESZ) KOTT (25 SEP 1915 - 8 JULY 1984) Mrs.
Michaline C. Kott, 68, of 5187 Oakridge Dr., Beaverton, died Sunday, July 8, in
the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Schenectady,
N.Y. on September 25, 1915, she came to Gladwin County 12 years ago from
Detroit. She was a member of the Gladwin County VFW 7303 Auxiliary and St.
Anne's Catholic Church. The former Michaline Plesz, she was married to Henry
Kott on March 14, 1972, in Dearborn. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Edward Ryback of Nashville, Tenn.; one step-son, Gregory Kott of
Hollywood, Calif.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Battshill of Detroit; a
brother, Milton Plesz of Scottsdale, Pa.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen DeBone of
Alexandria, Va., Mrs. Mary Sczsgiel of Everson, Pa. and Mrs. Stephanie Hubbard
of Dearborn. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. The Rev. Father Joseph
Schabel officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A wake service was held
at the Hall Funeral Home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated
07-11/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 KENNETH
L. KUHL (21 MARCH 1920 - 18 OCT 1998) Kenneth
L. Kuhl, 78, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Mid Michigan Regional
Medical Center - Gladwin. Born March 21, 1920 in Fairhaven Township, Huron
County, he was the son of Arthur and H. Donna Graves Kuhl. He served his
country during WWII in the army. He married Onalee Glann Dec. 3, 1943 in
Sebewaing. He is survived by his wife, Onalee; two
sons, Daniel and wife Patricia of Temple, Tex., and Anthony and wife Judy of
Bay City; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Cecil and wife
Emily of San Antonio, Tex., and George and wife Joy of Bay Port; three sisters,
Violet Grassel of Gagetown, Janice and husband Ben Rodcha of Sebawaing, and Fay
and husband James Calaway of Sebawaing. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Russel. A privated service will be held for the
family and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Hospice of Gladwin Area. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1998 Column - 4 Page - 2 L'S CHARLES
WILLIAM LAKE (6 JAN 1900 - 30 OCT 1965) ALPENA
RESIDENT BURIED HERE Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home for Charles Wm. Lake, 65, of Alpena, who died October 30,
following an illness of two years. Born in Eaton County on Jan. 6, 1900, he was
a retired machinest for Ford Motor Co. He had resided in Alpena since 1946. He
married the former Florence Crumpacker on Nov. 3, 1915, in Gladwin. Surviving besides his wife are three
daughters, Mrs. Violet Waren, Alpena, Mrs. Veva Nivison, Detroit, and Mrs. Lela
Mansfield, of Alpena; two sons, Leonard, of Lincoln Park and Dale, of New York
City; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Spencer, of Lakeville, Mrs. Grace Neumann, and
Mrs. Mildred Pendlton, both of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1965 Column - 6
Page - 2 FLORENCE
V. (CRUMPACKER) LAKE (16 JAN 1899 - 1 MARCH 1993) Florence
V. Lake, 94, of Hastings, died Monday, March 1, 1993, in Spring Brook Manor
Nursing Home in Grand Rapids after a long illness. Born in Midland, Jan. 16,
1899, she moved from Midland to Detroit in 1923 and to Hastings 18 years ago.
The former Florence Crumpacker, she was married to Charles Lake on Nov. 3,
1915, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons, Lenard of Lincoln Park
and Dlae of Ann Arbor; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ray (Violet) Warn of Arlington, Va.
and Mrs. Richard (Veva) Nivison of Hastings; 2 sisters, Gladys Combs of
Plymouth and Stella Cole of Hemlock; one brother, Comer Crumpacker of St.
Charles; 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by 2 sons, George and Leslie, a daughter, Lele Mansfield; and 3 sisters,
Mary Andrist, Eva Sweatland and Mabel Sweatland. Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor Curtis Gordon will officiate
and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the donor's choice. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1993 Column - 4 Page - 2 GERTRUDE
ALICE (SCHOFIELD) LAKE (14 FEB 1874 - 4 NOV 1959) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. LAKE Mrs. Gertrude Alice Lake, 75, died Wednesday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Pendleton, in Beaverton, following an
illness of two years. Mrs. Lake was born February 14, 1874, in Rochester, New
York, and was married to William Lake in Eaton County on November 24, 1895. He
preceded her in death on December 31, 1941. Mrs. Lake has been a resident of
Gladwin County since 1908. Survivors include one son, Charles Lake, of
Alpena; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Neumann, Gladwin, Mrs. Mildred Pendleton of
Beaverton and Mrs. Bertha Spencer of Lakeville; 13 grandchildren, 27 great
grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. One daughter Ruth preceded
her in death. Funeral services were held on Saturday,
October 31, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren in Beaverton with the Rev.
Carl Hilbert and Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial was in the Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1959 Column - 7 Page - 1 RUTH
LAKE (1908 - 28 MAY 1909) Ruthie Lake died
Friday, aged nine months, and the bereaved parents take this opportunity to
thank the kind neighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance. Gladwin
County Record dated 6-3/1909 Column – 1 Page – 8. WILLIAM
LAKE (21 DEC 1869 - 31 DEC 1941) WILLIAM
LAKE DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER William Lake of Beaverton died of a fatal
heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Neumann of Gladwin. He
was born December 21, 1869 in Vermontville and departed this life December 31,
1941. He married Gertrude Schofield November 23, 1894 and to this union five
children were born one preceding him in death in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Lake moved from Vermontville in
1908 to a farm east of Beaverton, remaining there until 1937 when they moved to
the city of Beaverton where Mr. Lake lived until his death. Those surviving are
his wife and four children, Mrs. Grace Neumann of Gladwin, Charles Lake of
Lincoln Park, Mrs. Mildred Pendleton and Mrs. Bertha Spencer of Beaverton and
one brother, Benjamin Lake of Charlotte. Mr. Lake was highly thought of in the
community and leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held
Friday, January 2 at the Charles Neumann home in Gladwin and at the L.D.S.
Church in Beaverton, Elder Willis Schrock assisting. Interment was in Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-07/1942 Column - 4 Page - 4 JAMES
H. LAMB, SR (30 DEC 1911 - 23 SEP 1983) James
H. Lamb Sr. 71, of 1396 Birma Trail, Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 23, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Evansville, Wisc.,
on December 30, 1911, he came to Gladwin County 4 years ago from Chatanooga,
Tenn. He retired in 1971 as a truck driver for Interstate Trucking Co. Mr. Lamb
was a member of the Gladwin F.O.E. 3292. He was married to the former Hazel
Brown-Wright on June 14, 1980, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Way of Madison, Wisc. and Angela Lamb of
Chattanooga, Tenn.; 4 sons, Jerrold, Donald and Terrill of Madison, Wisc. and
James Jr. in the Army in Hawaii; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mona Swanson of Traverse City,
Beatrice Lamb of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Ruth Patterson of Evansville, Wisc.;
13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Dana Lane officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2 IRVIN
B. LARKIN (11 JUNE 1907 - 10 FEB 1970) RITES
THURSDAY FOR IRVIN LARKIN Irvin B. Larkin, 62, of Beaverton Township,
died Tuesday, Feb. 10, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of
three months. Born in Saginaw County on June 11, 1907, he had lived in Gladwin
County the past 22 years. Mr. Larkin was employed by Robinson Industries. He
was married to the former Louise Cingano on April 14, 1931, in Montrose. Besides his wife, Mr. Larkin is survived by
one son, Jack, of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Winnie Bardoni and Mrs. Cora
Demers, of Saginaw; four brothers, George, of Bay City, Frank, of Ohio, Cleo
and Melody, of Saginaw; and two grandchildren. Rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Lester Kline will officiate and burial will be
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1970 Column - 8 Page -
2 LOUISE
S. LARKIN (1912 - ?) NEILS
FREDERICK LARSON (16 SEP 1983 - 16 SEP 1983) INFANT
LARSON Neils Frederick Larson of 4083 Flock Rd.,
Beaverton, was stillborn at the Midland Hospital Center Friday, Sept. 16.
Surviving are his parents, Scott and Rachelle Larson of Beaverton; 2 sisters,
Lori Sue and Nicole, at home; grandparents, Mrs. Delores Larson of Beaverton,
Neils Larson of Saginaw, Mrs. Connie Cross and Earl Cross of Midland; great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunt of Saginaw, Mrs. Myrtle Coty of Midland
and Mrs. Blanche Cross of Beaverton; and his great great grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Hunt of St. Charles and Mrs. Rachel Ryder of Beaverton. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Frederick Casmer officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-21/1983 Column
- 5 Page - 2 Neils F. Larson,
Beaverton (Bay City Times, September 20, 1983) Services are at 1
p.m. Tuesday at the Beaverton Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home for Neils F.
Larson, who died upon birth Friday at the Midland Hospital Center. Survivors
include his parents, Scott and Rachel Larson; and two sisters, Lori Sue and Nicole.
Burial is in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. KITTIE
I. LAVEQUE (1891 - 1962) THOMAS
JOHN LAVEQUE (1875 - 1958) LYLE
N. LEECK, SR (31 JAN 1936 - 8 JAN 2000) Lyle
N. Leeck Sr., 63, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000 at home after a
long illness. Born Jan. 31, 1936 in Alpena, he lived in Gladwin for 40 years.
Lyle married Patricia A. (Genske), Dec. 11, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a
veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a journeyman
welder for Buick Motor Division, General Motors, Flint for 30 years, retiring
in 1989. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons,
Lyle N. Jr. and Carl, both of Beaverton, and Fred and wife Christine of
Sanford; three daughters, Dawn and husband Kenneth Keller of Beaverton,
Delphine Leeck of Gladwin, and Deanna and husband Roy Smith of Detroit; one
stepson, Andrew Lukowski and friend Melissa Martinson of Gladwin; his mother,
Evelyn Leeck of Fenton; one brother, Francis and wife Darlene of Montrose; one
sister, Delores and husband Forrest Shook of Fenton; special friends, Doug and
Vicki Zorn of Gladwin; and several grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his father, Gordon Leeck; and one brother, Marvin in April
1977. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Christ the King Lutheran Church in
Gladwin with Rev. David Sprang of Christ the King Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial
contributions may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church or Hospice of
Gladwin. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin
County Record dated 01/2000. VERA
(COY) LEMON (8 NOV 1920 - 7 JAN 1941) FORMER
RESIDENT DIES IN ROYAL OAK TUESDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Lemon, who
died at her home in Royal Oak on Tuesday, January 7, were held at the home of
her father, Rolla Coy, last Thursday afternoon. Rev. Perry Hoover of the Church
of the Brethren officiated and burial was maed in the Dale cemetery. Vera Coy
was born November 8, 1920, in Marshall county, Indiana. She has lived near Beaverton nearly all of
her life. Graduating from the Beaverton Rural Agricultural School several years
ago. Surviving her besides her husband is a ten weeks old son., grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Coy, her father, Rolla Coy; all of Beaverton; one brother,
Virgil Coy of Midland; three sisters Fern, also of Beaverton; Edna and Florence
of Indiana. Gladwin County Record dated 01-15/1941 Column - 4 Page - 5 CHRIS
WILLIE LEUNBERGER (1909 - ?) MARY
ELIZABETH (QUILLET) LEUNBERGER (26 OCT 1907 - 2 MAY 1984) Mary
E. Leuenberger, 83, of 640 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, May 2, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Tobacco Township on
October 26, 1907, she had spent her life here. She was a graduate of Mt.
Pleasant Teachers College and taught at the East Billings School for 18 years.
Mrs. Leuenberger was a member of the Dale United Methodist Church and United
Methodist Women. The former Mary Quillet, she was married to Chris W.
Leuenberger June 11, 1935, in Williamston, N.Y. Besides her husband, she is survived by a
sister, Mrs. Irene Walters fo Beaverton. A brother, Harlan Quillet, preceded
her in death Jan. 6, 1961. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Dale
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. The Hall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-09/1984 Column - 6 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
May 4, 1984) Mary E. Leuenberger
76, of Beaverton died Wednesday, May 2, 1984, at Midland Hospital Center
following a short illness. She was born Oct. 26,
1907, in Tobacco Township. She graduated from Mount Pleasant Teachers College
and taught school for 18 years in the East Billings School District. She Was a
lifetime resident of Beaverton and a member of the Dale United Methodist Church
and Dale United Methodist Women. The former Mary Quillet married Chris W.
Leuenberger June 11, 1935 in Williamston, N.Y. She leaves her
husband, Chris; and sister, Mrs. Irene Waiters of Beaverton. A brother, Harlan
Quillet, died Jan. 6, 1961. Services will be
2p.m. Sunday at the Dale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home’s Beaverton Chapel after 7
p.m. today. MAXINE
H. (HUTSON) LEWIS (2 FEB 1925 - 10 OCT 1965) HOPE
WOMAN KILLED WHEN HIT BY CAR Mrs. Maxine H. Lewis, 40, of Hope, was
fatally injured about 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning when she was struck by a car on
M-30 south of Edenville. Midland Sheriff's officers said Mrs. Lewis was walking
on the highway wen she was struck by a car driven by James Eugune Miller, 30 of
Secord Township, while he was attempting to pass another car. Mrs. Lewis was born on Feb. 2, 1925, in
Beaverton. The former Maxine Hutson, she was married to Clarence Lewis Nov. 26,
1945. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Clarence Jr., James,
Terry Lynn, and Kenneth, all at home; three daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Beebe, of
Averill, Mary Ann, and Patricia, both at home; one sister, Mrs. Suzane Stenger,
of Beaverton; and one brother, Richard, of Beaverton. Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-13/1965 Column - 4 Page - 1 NORRENE
M. (HITCHCOCK) LEWIS (18 NOV 1950 - 6 DEC 2005) Norrrene
M. Lewis, 55, of Beaverton, died Dec. 6, 2005 at home following a long illness.
She was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on Nov. 18, 1950 to Harrison and Rose
(Breslin) Hitchcock. She was a homemaker and lived in Gladwin County for six
years, having previously resided in Midland. She married Richard Lewis in Clare
on Nov. 24, 1999. Surviving her are her husband, Richard Lewis
of Beaverton; her daughter, Jennifer (Bert) Johnson of Beaverton; her
step-daughter, Ginger Wilson of Midland; her step-son, Earl Lewis of Midland;
her grandchildren, Brandon Lang, Carly Johnson, Ginnelle Wilson and Crystal
Lewis; two step-sister, Vicky VanSteenhouse of Unionville and Jane Tobias of
Houghton Lake; and one step-brother, Jack Alexander of Houghton Lake. She was
predeceased by her parents. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 10
at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Pastor Hugh Lewis officiating. Burial
took place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial
contributions may be made to Pardee Cancer Fund. Gladwin County Record dated
12-14/2005 Column - 4 Page - 2 EDWARD
K. LIPKE (5 JAN 1882 - 13 JUNE 1953) BEAVERTON
MAN PASSES AWAY Edward K. Lipke, 71, passed away suddenly at
his home in Tobacco township on Saturday night, June 13. Funeral services were
held on Tuesday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Mr. Dietrich, of
Saginaw, officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Lipke was born in Germany on January 5,
1882, and came to the United States at the age of 19. He lived in Detroit for a
time and came to Gladwin county 25 years ago. He owned and operated the Sugar
Rapids grist mill at one time. On October 7, 1942, he married Mrs. Ida Scheele,
in Gladwin. Surviving are three sons and two daughters,
all of Detroit; also 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Oglestone, L.
Z. Hiser, Clifford Paxton, Harry Yager, Albert Guest, Royal McKimmy. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-17/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1 IDA
L. (STEINHAUS) LIPKE (25 MARCH 1897 - 1 MARCH 1984) Mrs.
Ida L. Lipke, 86, of Midand and formerly of Beaverton, died at the Town and
Country Nursing Home. Born in Bad Axe on March 25, 1897, and had lived most of
her life at Beaverton until coming to Hope and Midland several years ago. Her first husband, Henry Scheele died about
1937, and she later married Edward Lipke who died in 1953. She was a member of
the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are a
niece, Mrs. Leona Caldecourt of Midland; A son, Donald Scheele, died as a child
several years ago. Rites were held at the Miner Funeral Home at
2 p.m. Friday with burial in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-07/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2
BERNADINE
P. LOAR (1917 - ?) JENNIFER
LYNN LOAR (5 NOV 1972 - 8 SEP 1991) Jennifer
Lynn Loar, 18, of 2350 W. Badger Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 8,
991, in Harper Hospital, Detroit. Born in Midland Nov. 5, 1972, she had spent
her lifetime in Gladwin County. Miss Loar was a 1990 graduate of Beaverton High
School and a sophomore at Great Lakes Junior College in Midland. She was also a
co-op student at Dow Chemical Co. Surviving are her parents, Michael and
Deborah Loar of Beaverton; one brother, Chet of Beaverton; and her
grandparents, Leon and Shirley Mavis and Leo and Bernadine Loar of Beaverton.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father James Heller officiated and burial was in the
Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Crippled Children's
Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2 CORRECTION In the obituary of Jennifer Loar last week a
sister, Stephanie, was left out. We are sorry for the error. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-18/1998 Column - 3 Page - 2 LEO
J. LOAR (25 SEP 1918 - 18 AUG 1999) Leo
J. Loar, 80, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999 at the Gladwin Living
Centre in Gladwin following a long illness. Born Sept. 25, 1918 in Clare
County, Leo was a machine operator and retired in 1980 from Robinson Industries
after 25 years. He farmed all of his life and was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin County. Leo married Bernadine P. Edgar Nov. 9, 1939 in Gladwin. He is survived by his wife Bernadine of
Beaverton; four daughters, Pat and husband Gordon Goodman of Gladwin, Evelyn
and husband Joe Brady of Beaverton, Linda and husband, Phil Vorce of Beaverton,
and Judy and husband Louis Miller of Prescott; five sons, Gary, Michael, Dick,
Harold and his wife Cathy, and Larry and wife Pat, all of Beaverton; two
brothers, Robert and Basil, both of Beaverton; three sisters, Donna Jean Brewer
and Ruth Brown of Gladwin and Beulah Timmons of Beaverton; 31 grandchildren and
33 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, three
sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 at 11
a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. He was buried in the Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred
Heart Mission. Gladwin County Record dated 09-01/1999 Column - 6 Page - 2 JAMES
R. LOGAN (3 FEB 1924 - 20 MARCH 2002) James
R. Logan, 78, of Beaverton died suddenly March 20, 2002 at MidMichigan Medical
Center. Born Feb. 3, 1924 in Detroit, James was the son of Raymond and Rebecca
(McMasters) Logan. He married Jean McKenzie January 31, 1948 in Detroit. He was
a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in WWII. He worked as a television
technician at Sears in Saginaw. After moving to Beaverton, he worked as a
barber full-time at Dave’s Styling in Midland and part-time at Jesse’s in
Beaverton. He was a resident of Gladwin County for 27 years. James was a member
of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Coleman. After moving to Beaverton Mr.
Logan became interested in vegetable and flower gardening. But his greatest
love was for his apple orchard of 150 trees. He was also an avid hunter and
fisherman. James is survived by his wife, Jean; two
sons, John (Kathleen) Logan of Tawas City, and Jaime (Patrice) Logan of
Coleman; two grandsons, Michael Logan and Mark Logan; a granddaughter,
Christine Logan; two brothers, Harold (Shirley) Logan of Leesburg, Fl, and
Francis Logan of Venice, Fl; two sisters, Mary Frazer of Santa Barbara, CA, and
Jacqueline Tragosz of Mt. Clemens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He
is predeceased by his parents; his daughter JoAnna Logan (1996); his grandson
Jimmy Logan; and his brother John T. Logan. Funeral services were held Saturday, March
23, 2002 at 11 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Rev. Fr. Todd Arnberg
officiated. Burial took place at Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2 JEAN
M. LOGAN (1923 - ?) JOANN
MARIE LOGAN (25 SEP 1964 - 1 MARCH 1996) JoAnn
M. Logan, 31, of Beaverton, died Friday, March 1, 1996 from injuries in a
Gladwin County auto accident. Born Sept. 25, 1964 in Detroit, she resided in
Gladwin County most of her life. Ms. Logan was employed as an accountant at Dow
Chemical in Midland. She was a member of the St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church
in Coleman. Surviving are her parents, James and Jean
Logan of Coleman; her fiance, Ron and his son Jesse Longstreth Jr. of
Beaverton; 2 brothers, John Logan of Tawas City, and James Logan of Royal Oak;
her grandmother, Theresa McKenzie, nephews Michael, Mark and James; niece
Christine; and many aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Ray and Rebecca Logan and her grandfather Ernest McKenzie. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. Father James Heller
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. A vigil
service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-06/1996 Column - 2 Page - 7 RICHARD
THOMAS LONG (4 NOV 1971 - 4 NOV 1971) INFANT
LONG Richard Thomas Long died at birth at the Gladwin
Area Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 4. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas R. Long, of Beaverton. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2 ALMA
A. (SCHEELE) LONGSTRETH (14 MAY 1906 - 3 JUNE 1991) Mrs.
Alma A. Longstreth, 85, of 3351 Guernsey Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, June 3,
1991, in her home following a long illness. Born in Deshler, Ohio, May 14,
1906, she moved to Gladwin County in 1920 from Ohio. She was a member of the
Our Savior Lutheran Church and Our Savior Ladies Aid. The former Alma Scheele,
she married Ray Longstreth on April 6, 1925 in Beaverton. He preceded her in
death Sept. 19, 1990. She is survived by 5 sons, Wayne, Lloyd and
David all of Beaverton, Donald of Coleman, and William of Brandon, Fla.; 2
daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marie) Bennett of Beaverton, and Mrs. Jerome (Norma)
Densmore of Farwell; 29 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren and one great
great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard. Services will be held Thursday, June 6, at 1
p.m. from the Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Donald Dengler
officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
06-05/1991 Column - 3 Page - 2 ELMER
"RAY" LONGSTRETH (13 JUNE 1905 - 19 SEP 1990) Elmer
(Ray) Longstreth, 85, of 3351 W. Guernsey Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland.
Born in VanWert, Ohio, June 13, 1905, he moved to Gladwin County in 1920. Mr.
Longstreth farmed and was a member of the Farm Bureau. Mr. Longstreth and the
former Alma Scheele were married April 6, 1925, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 5 sons,
Wayne, Lloyd and David of Beaverton, William of Brandon, Fla. and Donald of
Coleman; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marie) Bennett of Beaverton and Mrs. Jerome
(Norma) Densmore of Farwell; one brother, Gerald of Clare; 3 sisters, Mrs.
Frances Dubey and Mrs. Opal Early of Roseville and Mrs. Arthella Land of
Montrose; a step-brother, Arthur Witkoske of Connecticut; 4 step-sisters,
Pauline Scheer of Gladwin, Rena Metzger, Martha Knapp, Edna May and Alma LeVee
of Beaverton; 29 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and 1 great great
grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard, April 23, 1984, 2
brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The
Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 HARRY
S. LONGSTRETH (31 JULY 1914 - 12 FEB 1981) Harry
S. Longstreth, 66, of 660 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, Feb. 12, at his
home following a short illness. Born in Gladwin County on July 31, 1914, he had
spent his lifetime here. Mr. Longstreth was manager of the Beaverton Elevator,
a member of the Gladwin County Fair Board and the Dale Methodist Church. He was
married to Martha Quillet on April 6, 1963, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
James of Hope; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Tacey of Beaverton, Mrs. Paul
(Marion) Johnson of Florida and Mrs. Doyle (Karen) Donn of Gladwin; a step-son,
Harley Quillet of Beaverton; one step-daughter, Ruth Ann Methvin of Beaverton;
2 brothers, Ray of Beaverton and Gerald of Clare; 3 sisters, Mrs. Frances Dubey
of Warren, Mrs. Opal Early of Roseville and Mrs. Arthella Land of Beaverton; 19
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-18/1981 Column - 5
Page - 2 LLOYD
H. LONGSTRETH (3 NOV 1932 - 22 JUNE 1993) Lloyd
H. (Red) Longstreth, 60, of 5109 Roehrs Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 22,
1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short
illness. Born in Beaverton on Nov. 3, 1932, he had spent his lifetime there.
Mr. Longstreth was a cement finisher for Spence Brothers in Saginaw until
retiring in 1992. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin and
Union Local 7 in Saginaw. Mr. Longstreth and the former Maxine Palastyi were
married Aug. 9, 1958, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Mike and Bob of Beaverton and Jim of Gladwin; 4 brothers, Wayne and David of
Beaverton, William of Brandon Fla. and Donald of Coleman; 2 sisters, Mrs. Marie
Bennett of Beaverton and Mrs. Norma Densmore of Farwell; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from
Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was
in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record 06-30/1993 Column - 3
Page - 2 MARTHA
L. (BOOS) QUILLET LONGSTRETH (15 NOV 1919 - 28 FEB 1999) Martha
L. (Quillet) Longstreth, 79, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at Tender
Care Nursing Home in Midland after a long illness. Born Nov. 15, 1919 in
Detroit, she lived in Gladwin County since 1940 and previously lived in
Detroit. She was a homemaker. Martha married Harlan Quillet, April 27, 1941 in
Beaverton. He preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1961. She then married Harry
Longstreth, April 6, 1963 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Feb. 12, 1981.
She was a member of the Dale United Methodist Church in Beaverton, and the Dale
United Methodist Ladies Aid. She was also past president of MidMichigan
Travel Club; past president of Gladwin County Ladies Farm Bureau; past
president of the Home Extension Club; and a past member of the Gladwin County
Fair Board. Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Ann and
husband James Walters of Beaverton; one son, Harley and wife Lorna Quillet of
Beaverton; one granddaughter, Jennifer and husband Methvin Ward of Midland; one
great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; nine
step-grandchildren; and two step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by one grandson, Mark Quillet, July 14, 1984. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial was
in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Dale United Methodist Church building fund or the donor's favorite
charity. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2 MAXINE
A. LONGSTRETH (1940 - ?) TERRIE
JO LONGSTRETH (1958 - 1958) BETTY
L. (CRAIG) LOOSE (17 JUNE 1926 - 31 MAY 1995) Betty
L. Loose, 68, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, May 31, 1995 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Born June 17, 1926 in
Midland, she resided in Midland and Gladwin County since 1956. The former Betty
Craig married Harold Loose May 16, 1944 in Midland. He preceded her in death
May 3, 1981. Surviving are 2 sons, Douglas and wife Kathy
of Gladwin, Gary and wife Christine of Coleman, and Scott and wife Mary Beth of
Beaverton; 2 daughters, Christine and husband Dennis Fritz of Gladwin, and
Janet and husband Randy Stoike of Gladwin; one brother, Elmer Craig Jr. of
Midland; one sister, Norma Baringer of Midland; 20 grandchildren; and 7
great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1995 Column - 2 Page -
6 HAROLD
J. LOOSE (12 JULY 1924 - 3 MAY 1981) Harold
J. Loose, 56, of 2418 South, M-18, Beaverton, died Sunday, May 3, in Michigan
Veterans Facility, Grand Rapids, following a long illness. Born in Midland July
12, 1924, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1956. Mr. Loose owned Harold's
Marina in Edenville and was a veteran of World War II. He and the former Betty
Craig were married May 16, 1944, in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Doug of Gladwin, Gary of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Scott of Beaverton; 2
daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Christine) Schumacher and Mrs. Randolph (Janet) Stoike
of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Vera Loose of Midland; 2 brothers, Arnold and
Richard of Midland; 4 sisters, Mrs. Wilma Moore and Mrs. Shirley Marsh of
Midland, Mrs. Ethel Husted of Edenville and Mrs. Carolyn Bergeron of Sanford; 2
half-brothers, Maynard and Milford Pressnell of Midland; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Robert Henley
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-06/1981 Column - 6 Page - 2 FLOYD
R. LORD (12 DEC 1888 - 28 AUG 1965) SERVICES
HELD FOR FLOYD LORD Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home for Floyd R. Lord, 76, of Beaverton, who died suddenly
Saturday. Born in Osceola County on December 12, 1888, he had been a resident
of Gladwin County for 67 years. Mr. Lord was married to the former Jeanette
Dumont on May 7, 1914, in Beaverton. Surviving besides his wife are two
daughters, Mrs. Letha Hagenbaugh, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Dorothy Rowley, of
Flint; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Trovinger of Rockwood; four grandchildren and
one great grandchild. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and
burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-01/1965 Column - 2
Page - 1 BONNIE
L. LOWER (1930 - ?) DALE
R. LOWER (1927 - 1996) ARTHUR
D. LYNCH (16 APRIL 1919 - 5 APRIL 1991) Arthur
D. Lynch, 71, of 1324 McKimmy Dr., Beaverton, died Friday, April 5, 1991, at
his home after a short illness. Born in Wilsons Mills, Quebec, April 16, 1919,
he moved to Gladwin County 2 1/2 years ago from New Baltimore. Mr. Lynch was a
tool maker for Ford Motor Co., Utica Trim Plant, for 18 years until retiring in
January 1985. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic church, Edenville. Mr.
Lynch and the former Edith Burpee were married in 1952 in Roseville. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Bruce of Metamora, Donald of St. Clair and Patrick in the Army in Ft. Campbell,
Ky.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Sandra Tygielski of Clarkston, Sharon Lynch of
Anchorville, Mrs. Darlene Kotch of Mt. Clemens and Mrs. Vivian Williams of
Tampa, Fla.; 6 sisters, Hazel Jordan of Wayne, Frandee Kerns and Christina
Miller of Frasher, Kathleen Noonan and Jean Lortie of Montreal, Can. and
Mildred Dorsette of Mt. Clemens; and 9 grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday at 11
a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church with the Rev. Father James Heller
officiating. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-17/1991 Column - 5 Page - 2 EDITH
L. LYNCH (1931 - ?) M'S EAN
DONALD MACINTRYE (9 OCT 1922 - 14 MAY 2005) Ean
Donald MacIntyre, 82, of Beaverton passed away Saturday, May 14 at the
Tendercare Nursing Home in Clare. He was born Oct. 9, 1922 in Highland Park to
John and Sarah (Peel) MacIntyre. Ean married the former Madge Smith in January
1952 in Toledo, Ohio. Madge passed away Dec. 14, 1983. Ean was working for Dura
Automotive in Gladwin as a tool and die maker. He owned and operated several
tool and die shops in his lifetime. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of
V.F.W. 7303. He was also a member of the Warren Lodge #427 F & AM and the
Sanford Moose Lodge #2519. Surviving
are two sons, Ean Glenn MacIntyre of Beaverton, and Bruce (Angela) MacIntyre of
Sugar Hill, Georgia; one daughter, Peggi (Mike) Stahr of LaFollette, Tennessee;
eight grandchildren and one Great-grandchild; two brothers, Archie MacIntyre of
Beaverton, and Charles McIntyre of Livonia; and one sister, Jessie Springer of
Westland. One brother precedeases Ean. Services
were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin.
Rev. Tony Reynolds officiate. Burial took place in Dale Cemetery. Graveside
services were under the auspices of V.F.W. Post 7303 and Post 11256. MADGE
L. (SMITH) YOUNG - MACINTRYE (9 AUG 1925 - 14 DEC 1983) Madge
L. MacIntyre, 58, of 5419 S. Pine St., Beaverton, died Wednesday evening, Dec.
14, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Detroit on
August 9, 1925, she came to Gladwin County in 1972 from Detroit. She was a
member of the Beaverton O.E.S. Chapter 386. The former Madge Young, she was
married to Donald MacIntyre in January 1952 in Toledo, Ohio. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Glenn and Bruce of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Peggy) White of
Edenville; one brother, Bruce Smith of Denver, Colo.; and one granddaughter.
Rites were held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev.
Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. An
O.E.S. memorial service was held at the funeral home Friday evening. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-21/1983 Column - 3 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
Dec. 16, 1983) Madge L. MacIntyre,
58, 5519 South Pine, Beaverton, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, 1983, in
Midland Hospital Center. She was born in
Detroit, Aug. 9, 1925, and attended schools there. She married Donald MacIntyre
in Toledo, Ohio in January 1952. She lived in Detroit until 1972 when she moved
to Gladwin County. She was a member of Beaverton Chapter No. 386, Order of
Eastern Star. She leaves her
husband; sons, Glenn MacIntyre and Bruce MacIntyre, both of Beaverton;
daughter, Mrs. Carl (Peggy) White of Edenville; one grandchild; and a brother,
Bruce Smith of Denver. Services will be at
10 am Saturday in Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Carter Miller
officiating. Burial will be in the Dale
Cemetery in Beaverton. Friends may call at
the funeral home anytime until time of service.
There will be an Eastern Star memorial service at 8pm today. JOHN
MAIER (16 JULY 1859 - 17 JUNE 1946) TOBACCO
PIONEER IS TAKEN BY DEATH John Maier, 87, died at his home in Tobacco
township on Monday, June 17. Funeral services will be held on Thursday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock at the Brethren church. Burial will take place in the
Dale cemetery. Rev. E. S. Hollinger will officiate. Mr. Maier was born on July
16, 1859 in Edon, Ohio, and has made his home in Tobacco township for the past
50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1940. Surviving are one brother, Andrew Maier, of
Edon, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Sophia Cobbin, of Goshen, Indiana, Mrs.
Margaret Waller, Mrs. Bertha McLoudry, both of Los Angeles, California; also
one nephew, Clarence Maier, who makes his home on the Maier farm in Tobacco
township. Gladwin County Record dated 06-19/1946 Column - 6 Page - 1 MARTHA
ELLEN MAIER (1857 - 16 NOV 1940) HOWARD
ROBERT MALCOMNSON (26 FEB 1911 - 11 NOV 1986) Howard
R. Malcomnson, 75, of Freemont and formerly of Beaverton, died Tuesday morning,
Nov. 11, in Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident Monday. Born in Clare County Feb. 28, 1911, he farmed and
taught school at Sanford-Meridian until retiring in 1973. Mr. Malcomnson
graduated from Central Michigan University with a teaching degree and Michigan
State University with a degree in counseling. He was a member of the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren and several teaching and counseling organizations. Mr. Malcomnson was married to the former
Lois Malcomnson in September 1981, in Harrison. She preceded him in death in
1978 from injuries received in an auto accident. Surviving are on daughter,
Mary Cotton of Grant; one son, John, of Davison; a brother, Frank Lininger of
Dansville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A daughter, Ruth died
after being hit by a car in 1948 and a son, Robert, died in a airplane crash in
1962. Rites will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Grant Reformed Church.
Pastor David Brewer will officiate and burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Dale
Cemetery. The McKinley Funeral Home in Grant is in charge of arrangements.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 LOIS
(MISHLER) MALCOMNSON (30 MAY 1911 - 21 MARCH 1978) Mrs.
Lois Malcomnson, 66, of 673 W. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, March 21, in
Ingham County of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in Kosciuszko,
Ind., on May 30, 1911, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. Mrs.
Malcomnson was a school teacher in the Sanford and Beaverton areas and had
spent her lifetime teaching music, performing and composing. She was a member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. She was married to Howard Malcomnson on
September 11, 1930, in Roscommon. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, John of Davison; one daughter, Mrs. Seth (Mary) Cotton of Grant; one
sister, Mrs. Iva McKimmy of Anderson, S.C.; 15 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren. A son, Robert and one daughter, Ruth preceded her in death.
Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren.
The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-29/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 RUTH
ANN MALCOMNSON (1941 - 1947) HELEN
L. MALLO (5 AUG 1928 - 25 MAY 1982) Helen
L. Mallo, 53, of 8378 W. Blackburn, Los Angles, Calif., died suddenly Tuesday,
May 25, in Cedars of Siani Hospital. Born in Beaverton on August 5, 1928, she
moved to Los Angeles 17 years ago from Beaverton. Surviving are her mother,
Mrs. Florence Pendleton of Beaverton; one brother, Elwin Pendleton of
Wisconsin; and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Pidcock of Linwood. Rites were held
Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Donn
Pendleton officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-02/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2 DALE
THOMAS MAPES (28 DEC 1953 - 11 MARCH 1967) TOBOGGAN
MISHAP FATAL TO BOY Dale Thomas Mapes, 13-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. David Mapes, of Tobacco Township, died Saturday morning, March 11,
from injuries suffered in a tobogganing accident the week previous. Dale was
born Dec. 28, 1953, in Mt. Pleasant and had lived all his life in Gladwin
County. He was a seventh grade student in the Beaverton Elementary School and a
member of the Billings Sunday School. Surviving are his parents; two brothers,
James and Timothy; a sister, Ann Marie; and grandparents, Mrs. Emma Mapes of
Beaverton, and Mrs. Mary Stear of Sarasota, Fla. Services were held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at
the Miner Chapel with the Rev. F. E. Voller and Rev. William Vroman
officiating. Interment was in Dale Cemetery. The youngster received the fatal
head injuries on Saturday, March 4, at Grayling when a log jumped in front of
the toboggan on which he and several other boys from Beaverton were riding.
Dale was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw; where he underwent surgery that
same day and again Tuesday morning. His companions on the toboggan apparently
were not seriously hurt. Gladwin County Record dated 03-15/1967 Column - 7 Page
- 1 DAVID
ARTHUR MAPES (18 MARCH 1918 - 18 JUNE 2003) David
A. Mapes, 85, of Eugene, Oregon passed away June 18, 2003 at his home. He was born March 18, 1918 to John and Erma
(Clark) Mapes in Mills Township, and worked as an analytical chemist for Dow
Chemical in Midland for 37 years until his retirement in 1975. The World War II Army veteran lived in Oregon
for two years, having previously resided in Beaverton. He married the former Lucille Stear on Sept.
3, 1943 in Midland; she preceded him in death in 1996. Mr. Mapes was a member of Gideons, Grace
Bible Church in Midland, the Farm Bureau, and the Gladwin County Fair Board
from 1976-1994. He was a past president of the Beaverton School Board, and a
former member of the Tobacco Township Board from 1953-1960 and the Gladwin
County Board of Commissioners from 1968-1980, including Board Chairman from
1970-1980. He was on the Central Michigan Health Board from 1972-1980, as well
as a member of the Gladwin County Planning Commission, East Central Michigan
Advisory Board, the Chippewa Nature Center and V.F.W. Post 7303. He is survived by sons James (Cindy) Mapes
of Kalamazoo and Timothy (Diana) Mapes of Big Rapids; daughter Annmarie (Jon)
Brittan of Eugene, Oregon; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In
addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his parents and a son, Dale Mapes. Funeral
services were held on Sunday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with burial in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Graveside service
included military honors performed by V.F.W. Post 7303. Visitation was held
Saturday, June 21. Memorial
contributions may be made to Gideons or Dale United Methodist Church. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-25/2003 Column - 4 Page - 2 ERMA
M. (CLARK) MAPES (7 MARCH 1900 - 7 FEB 1982) Erma
M. Mapes, 81, of 575 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 7, in the Midland
Hospital Center. Born in Fulton County, Ohio, on March 7, 1900, she came to
Michigan in 1914. She lived in Midland County until moving to Gladwin County in
1946. Mrs. Mapes was a member of Midland and the United Methodist Women. The
former Erma Clark, she was married to John Mapes in Midland in 1920. He
preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are one son, David of Beaverton; 3
sisters, Mrs. Matilda Clark, Mrs. Dora Hitsman and Mrs. Margaret Swift of
Midland; 2 brothers, Ralph and John of Midland; 3 grandchildren and 6 great
grandchildren. Services, including the committal service, will be held Thursday
at 1 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Hadley will officiate
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-10/1982
Column - 4 Page - 2 JOHN
MAPES (18 OCT 1877 - 11 MAY 1964) PASSES
AT HOME IN TOBACCO John Mapes, 86, retired Tobacco Township
farmer, died at his home Monday after an illness of several weeks. Born in Wood
County, Ohio, on Oct. 18, 1877, he was married to the former Erma Clark in
Midland on June 15, 1920. He came to Midland County in 1905 from Ohio and
farmed in Homer Township before coming to Gladwin County in 1945. He farmed in
Tobacco Township for several years before retiring. Surviving are his wife, Erma; a son, David,
of Beaverton; four grandchildren, James, Annamarie, Timothy and Dale; and a
brother, Scott, of Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at
the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Burial is in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1964 Column - 6 Page -
1 LUCILLE
G. (STEAR) MAPES (26 MAY 1924 - 13 SEP 1996) Lucille
G. Mapes, 72, of Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 13, 1996 at her home following a
long illness. born May 26, 1924 in Muskegon, she resided in Midland before
moving to Beaverton. Mrs. Mapes was a local correspondent for The Gladwin
County Record for many years. She was a member of Farm Bureau, Gideons and the
Grace Bible Church in Midland. The former Lucille Stear married David Mapes
Sept. 3, 1943 in Ozark, Ala. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, James and wife Cindy of Paw Paw, and Timothy and wife Diane of Stanwood;
one daughter, Ann Marie and husband Jon Brittan of Hope, Alaska; 10
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Richard Stear in 1995 and a son, Dale Mapes in 1967. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. Pastor Doug Hadley and the Rev. David
Stewart officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Those
planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the
Gideons or the Dale Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1996
Column - 1 Page - 7 GEORGE
K. MARBLE (28 JAN 1926 - 7 APRIL 1994) RUTH
A. MARBLE (22 JULY 1930 - 16 JAN 2002) ALFRED
MARDLIN (1910 - 1998) VILLETTA
MARDLIN (1921 - 1998) CHARLES
H. MARIEN (1909 - ?) JULIA
(SZEGFU) SPENTZ - MARIEN (7 OCT 1900 - 24 MARCH 1991) Mrs.
Julia Marien, 91, of 456 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died Sunday, March 24, 1991,
in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland, after a long illness. Born
in Nagyveleg, Hungary, Oct. 7, 1900, she came to Gladwin County in 1974 from
Taylor. The former Julia (Szegfu) Spentz, she was married to Charles Marien,
March 24, 1934, in Ecourse. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Katherine Anderson of Taylor; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Nowland
of Beaverton; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a son, John Spentz in 1983 and a grandson. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-27/1991 Column - 1 Page - 2
DAWN
LAURENCE MARSH (29 SEP 1973 - 7 MARCH 1984) ISABEL
M. (ADAMS) MARSH (2 APRIL 1911 - 22 JULY 1992) Isabel
M. Marsh, 81, of 2024 Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, July 22, 1992, in
the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a long illness. Born in
Jerry City, Ohio, April 2, 1911, she moved to Gladwin County in 1973 from
Saginaw. The former Isabel Adams, she was married to Walter Marsh on Aug. 30,
1930, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1981. Surviving is one son, Robert of Traverse
City; 3 grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a
brother. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The
Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-29/1992 Column - 4 Page - 2
JOHN
C. MARSH (3 SEP 1927 - 30 OCT 1999) WALTER
J. MARSH (17 JULY 1912 - 16 MAY 1981) Walter
J. Marsh, 68, of 2024 Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, May 16, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Sygnet, Ohio, on July 17, 1912, he moved to
Flint in 1968, to Saginaw in 1940 and to Gladwin County in 1973. Mr. Marsh
worked at International Harvester in Flint and then at Draper Chevrolet in
Saginaw for 23 years until retiring in 1973. He was a Buckeye Township trustee
and a member of United Commercial Travelers. Mr. Marsh and the former Isabel
Adams were married August 30, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Robert of Traverse City; one brother, Norman of Bloomdale, Ohio; 2 sisters,
Mrs. Mildred Teeple of Bowling Green, Ohio and Mrs. Mavis Bronson, of Findlay,
Ohio; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the
Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1981 Column - 5 Page - 1 ?
MARSHALL (? - ?) LEONA
A. (STURGIS) MARSHALL (16 JAN 1928 - 2 APRIL 1993) Mrs.
Leona A. Marshall, 65, of 1511 Hughes Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, April 2,
1993, at her home after a long illness. Born in Saginaw, Jan. 16, 1928, she
moved to Gladwin County in 1981 from Davisburg. She was a member of the
All-Bright Shores Eagles Club 3655. The former Leona Sturgis, she was married
to Billie Marshall in 1966 in Las Vegas, Nev. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Robert Hall of Toledo, Ohio; her mother, Vera Cook of Beaverton; 4
sisters; 2 brothers and 4 grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Noah Funk officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1993 Column - 4 Page
- 2 LUCAS
WILLIAM MASON (29 JUN 1980 - 11 NOV 2004) SSG
Lucas William Mason, age 24, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, formerly of
Beaverton, Michigan, passed away suddenly at Ft. Braggs, North Carolina on
November 11, 2004. Lucas was born June 29, 1980 to William and Deborah
(Williams) Mason. Lucas graduated from Beaverton High School
in 1998, and then attended the University of Detroit Mercy. In January 2000
'Lucas' love for his country resulted in him enlisting in the military, a
conviction shared by by his sister and his cousin Josh. During his four years
of military service, Lucas served with the 327th Signal Battalion (Airborne) as
a software analyst in the Battalion Information Management Office. In 2002 he
was assigned to Bravo Company, 112th Signal Battalion (Special Operations)
(Airborne) as a Technical Control Senior Operator. Having excelled as a
Technical Control Operator Lucas was reassigned to the Company's Special
Operation Forces Deployable Node. As the Assistant Team Sergeant, Lucas served
with great distinction during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Lucas received the Army Commendation Medal
with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf
clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the
Global War on Terrorism, Expeditionary Medal, the Gobal War on Terrorism
Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Parachutist Badge. Lucas is survived by his wife Jennifer, his
daughters, Samantha Estes and McKenzie Mason, and his son Nicholas Estes, all
of Fayetteville, North Carolina; his parents William and Deborah Mason, all of
Beaverton; his grandparents Martin and Mary Mason, and Marlene Williams, all of
Beaverton; and many aunts and uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by
his grandfather, Robert H. Williams. Funeral services will take place on
Saturday, November 20 at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross Street in
Beaverton. Visitation will take place Thursday, November 18 from 3 to 6 p.m.
and Friday, November 19 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take
place at the Tobacco (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
11-17/2004 Column - 1 Page - 2 BEULAH
M. MATHEWS (1915 - ?) THOMAS
E. MATHEWS (1914 - 1986) MISAKO
LYNN "MOE" MATTHEWS (6 AUG 1970 - 20 MAY 1985) MISAKO MATTHEW Misako Lynn Matthew, 14, of 5025 Dundas Rd.,
Beaverton, died Monday, May 20, at the Midland Hospital Center of injuries sustained
in an auto-pedestrian accident in Beaverton. She was born Aug. 6, 1970, in Midland
and had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was a freshman at Beaverton High
School and a member of the Dale United Methodist Church School and track and.
Softball teams in school. She is survived by her parents, Dan and Rachel
Matthew; one sister, Mrs. Mark (Cheryl) Schafer of Beaverton; 2 brothers,
Michael Guest of Beaverton and Caniel Jr. of Huntingtown, Md.; grandparents,
Dayton and Anna Matthew and Edward Fisher of Midland. Her grandmother Fisher died
Feb. 5, 1985. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch will officiate and burial
will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-22/1985
Column – 3 Page – 2. KYLE
S. MAVIS (ABT. OCT 1957 - 26 JAN 1960) SERVICES
HELD FOR INFANT SON Funeral services were held Saturday, January
30 for Kyle S. Mavis, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mavis of
Beaverton, Kyle died January 26 after an illness of several months. Survivors
including his parents, are two brothers, Randy and Larry; and three sisters,
Terry, Cindy and Becky, all at home; grandparents, Howard Mavis of Merrill,
Harriet Jones, of Saginaw, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Apgar of Portland, Ore.; and
great grandmother, Mrs. Mable Spencer of Beaverton. The Rev. Verne Summers officiated and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 2 Page -
2 RONALD
D. MAXWELL (3 MAY 1971 - 1 AUG 1988) Ronald
D. MAXWELL, 17, of 5288 Oakridge Dr., Beaverton, died Monday morning, Aug. 1,
in the Midland Hospital Center, after being pulled from the Tobacco River
Sunday evening. Mr. MAXWELL was born in Clare, May 3, 1971, and had spent his
lifetime in Gladwin County. He would have been a junior at the Beaverton High
School this fall. He is survived by his parents Ronald E. and
Wilma MAXWELL; 2 sisters, Christie and Tina, at home; his grandparents, Don and
June MAXWELL and Bill and Mildred Blades of Beaverton. Services will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark
Moore will officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-03/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2 EDNA
V. (WITKOSKE) MAY (25 APRIL 1919 - 22 SEP 1992) Edna
V. May, 73, of 303 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992, in
the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born
in Grout Township, April 25, 1919, she and her husband owned May's Country
Store and Gas Station in Swartz Creek from 1948 to 1955 and then farmed in
Durand from 1958 to 1968. They operated the Newberry Motel from 1967 to 1969
and lived in Lake Station from 1969 to 1985 when they moved to Beaverton. The
former Edna Witkoske was married to John May on Oct. 12, 1940, in Flint. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Rodney of Swartz Creek and Lionel of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. John
(April) Schmiege of Durand and Mrs. Bill (Joy) Koss-Glover of Lake Oswego,
Ore.; one brother, Arthur Witkoske of Stafford, Conn.; 4 sisters, Martha Knapp,
Alma Levee and Rena Metzger of Beaverton and Pauline Scheer of Clare; 10
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated
and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-30/1992 Column - 4 Page - 2 JOHN
J. MAY (19 MARCH 1912 - 23 MARCH 1993) John
J. May, 81, of 303 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, March 23, in the Mid
Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a short illness. He was born
in Richmond, Ind., March 19, 1912, and came to Gladwin County in 1985 from Lake
Station where he lived from 1969 to 1985. Mr. May was a crane operator for Chevrolet
Metal Fabrication in Flint for 33 years and retired in 1967. He operated May's
Country Store and Gas Station from 1948 to 1955. Mr. May farmed in Durand from
1958 to 1968 and operated the Newberry Motel from 1967 to 1969. Mr. May and the
former Edna Witkoske were married Oct. 12, 1940, in Flint. She preceded him in
death on Sept. 22, 1992. Surviving are 2 sons, Rodney of Cherokee
Village, Ark. and Lionel of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. John (April) Schmiege
of Durand and Mrs. Bill (Joy) Koss of Lake Oswego, Ore.; one sister, Violet
Davis of New Lothrop; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-31/1993 Column - 4 Page - 2 PATRICIA
M. MCCRAY (1939 - 22 SEP 1996) MARGO
MCKELLAR (1948 - ?) NEIL
G. MCKELLAR (1938 - 1996) BEATRICE
(HUGHES) MCKIBBIN (1887 - 19 AUG 1968) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. MCKIBBIN Funeral services were held Wednesday, August
21, at the Dale United Methodist Church
at 1:00 p.m. for Mrs. Beatrice McKibbin of Bad Axe, who passed away August 19.
The Rev. A. H. Keesler, pastor of the church, officiated at the rites. Burial
was made in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. McKibbin was the former Miss Beatrice
Hughes of Beaverton. Her husband, Roy McKibbin, passed away several years ago.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-28/1968 Column - 1 Page - 5 CYRUS
L. "OWEN" MCKIBBIN (28 OCT 1868 - 1945) GRACE
L. (MONTGOMERY) MCKIBBIN (1885 - APRIL 1960) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. MCKIBBIN Mrs. Grace McKibbin, 74, of Beaverton, died
April 15, after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. McKibbin was born October 18,
1885, in Saginaw County and married Owen McKibbin in 1905. He preceded her in
death on January 17, 1945. She was a member of the Beaverton Order of the
Eastern Star, the Presbyterian Church, and the Esther Circle. Survivors include two sons, Edward of
Cincinnati, and Harold of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Leona Methner, of
Beaverton; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Graves of Detroit, Mrs. Nell Inman, of
Beaverton, Mrs. Mary Shehorn, and Mrs. Ruth O'Flaherty, of Flint; two
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held Monday at the Beaverton
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Verne Summers officiating. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-20/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1 HAROLD
A. "IKE" MCKIBBIN (12 JUNE 1910 - 16 JULY 1978) Harold
(Ike) McKibbin, 68, of Condon, Mont., died suddenly Sunday, July 16. Born in
Beaverton on June 12, 1910, he moved from Beaverton to Montana four years ago.
He was a retired Beaverton school bus driver. Mr. McKibbin was a veteran of
World War II and was the first commander of the Beaverton VFW Post 7303. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Patricia
Christ of Leslie; one sister, Mrs. Leona Methner of Beaverton; and 3
grandchildren. Services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Willard Pendleton officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-26/1978 Column - 6 Page - 2
ROBERT
IRVINE MCKIBBIN (1 MAY 1839 - 15 NOV 1895) Our
esteemed friend and neighbor R. S. McKibbon died on the 15th inst. The remains
were interred in the Tobacco cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends
attended the funeral services conducted by Rev. E. H. Bradfield, of Gladwin.
The late R. S. McKibbon was a man of cultivated intellect and good judgement.
He came to this place about 12 years ago, bought a piece of wild land and hewed
out a comfortable home which could only be accomplished by perserverance and
hard toil. He was a soldier of the war of the rebellion
and it was the hardships, fatigues and exposures of this terrible campaign that
sowed the seeds of the disease which slowly but surely undermined his
constitution and ended in an attack of total paralysis and caused his death in
a few hours. It was not till he was so broke down by ill health that most of
the time he was unable to work he applied for a pension and that was 28 years
after the war and which it was granted. The remains were conveyed to their last
resting place under old glory, the flag he fought to preserve, the usual honor
paid to a soldier's funeral. All honor to his memory. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-22/1895 Column - 3 Page - 8 {Note: Surname most used is: McKibbin.
Also find McKibbon. The S. above is a typo!}.
ROYAL
BIRD MCKIBBIN (27 APRIL 1878 - 22 OCT 1936) ROY
MCKIBBIN FORMER BEAVERTON MAN DIES Funeral services were held Sunday at the
Dale Methodist church for Roy B. McKibbin, conducted by Rev. B.F. Wade. Burial
was at the Dale cemetery. Born April 24, 1878, in Lyons, Ohio, he died October
22, 1936, at his home at 1309 Third street, Bay City. He is a former resident
of Beaverton and Tobacco townships. He was a veteran of the Spanish American
war and served as state representative from the Gladwin-Roscommon district. He
also built Idlewild resort at Prudenville. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice
McKibbin, a son, Lieut. Hugh McKibbin, of the air corps at San Diego Calif.,
one daughter, Juanita McKibbin, of Bad Axe, and brother Owen McKibbin, of
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 10-28/1936 Column - 4 Page - 4 VIOLA
MAY MCKIBBIN (ABT. 15 APRIL 1890 - 1 NOV 1903) Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Smith, of Loomis, attended the funeral of their niece, Miss
Viola McKibbin. D. Mitchell, of Estey, was also in attendance. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-06/1903 Column - 2 Page - 10 Miss Viola McKibbin died at her home in Dale
Nov. 1, aged 13 years, 6 months and 17 days. The funeral was held in the hall,
Elder Freeman officiating, and a large procession followed the remains to Dale
cemetery. The deceased suffered a long and painful illness. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-04/1903 Column - 6 Page - 5 AGNES
IRENE (BOYCE) MCKIMMY (6 AUG 1872 - 12 NOV 1951) Mrs.
J.L. McKimmy, 79, passed away on Monday morning, November 12, at the Mt.
Pleasant Community Hospital, after suffering a double cerebral hemorrhage. The
McKimmys were enroute to their winter home in Mt. Dora, Florida, when they
stopped in Ithaca to have some work done on their car. While waiting, Mrs.
McKimmy was stricken in the garage and removed to the hospital, where she died
without regaining consciousness. Agnes Irene Boyce was born in Fulton County,
Ohio on August 6, 1872, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Boyce. She married J.
L. McKimmy on January 1, 1882. they moved to Beaverton in March 1907. Surviving
are her husband, J.L. McKimmy; three sons, Lester, Ellis and Paul, all of
Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Eldon Witkovsky, of Coleman and Mrs. Ernest
Rackel of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one sister, Mrs. Edward Rupp, of Beaverton; also
sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. two children preceded
their mother in death. Funeral services will be held today from the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen officiating.
Burial was made in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-14/1951 Column
- 6 Page - 1 DARRELL
ROBERT MCKIMMY (JAN 1940 - JAN 1940) Rev. Arthur Whistler conducted funeral services for
the infant son (Darrell Robert) of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. McKimmy of Royal Oak at the John Rich
home Sunday with burial in the Dale cemetery. Walter Witkowski of Detroit brought the baby up from
Royal Oak and after the burial called on the former's sister, Mrs Hazel Gruber, before
returning home. We deeply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. McKimmy and family. Gladwin County Record
dated 1-17/1940 Column – 8 Page – 2. D.G.
MCKIMMY (4 NOV 1906 - 13 FEB 1920) D.G.
McKimmy, died Feb. 13, at Beaverton aged 13 years, 3 months and 9 days, of
pneumonia, following influenza. His parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKimmy, preceded him in death, and two brothers and
two sisters remain. Gladwin County Record dated 02/26/1920 Column - 5 Page - 6 DOROTHY
C. MCKIMMY (1912 - 1918) ELNORA
RUTH MCKIMMY (12 MAY 1920 - 5 SEP 1922) We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Lester
McKimmy in the loss of their little girl Alnora. Gladwin County Record dated
9-14/1922 Column – 3 Page – 8. ELLIS
LUTHER MCKIMMY (18 OCT 1898 - 21 AUG 1972) Ellis
L. McKimmy, 73, of Beaverton City, died Monday, August 21, at the Clare
Hospital following a long illness. A resident of Gladwin County since 1905, he
was born in Metamora, Ohio, October 18, 1898. He was the owner and operator of
the Beaverton Concrete Works from 1928 to 1958. Mr. McKimmy was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren and Beaverton Masonic Lodge. He and the former
Velma Cochran were married July 3, 1927, in Beaverton. Surviving are his wife,
Velma; two daughters, Mrs. Darrel (Berniece) Wood, and Mrs. John (Madonna)
Ladner, all of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Witkovsky of Beaverton, and
Mrs. Florence Peterson of Mt. Dora, Fla.; and six grandchildren. Services will
be held at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Henry List
officiating, and burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Masonic memorial services
will be Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 08-23/1972
Column - 3 Page - 2 ELMER
W. “LEROY” MCKIMMY (1882 - 25 JAN 1949) FOUND
DEAD IN HOME Elmer McKimmy, 67, was found dead late
Tuesday evening in a Beaverton house where he had been living with Ernest Swart
for the past several weeks. Swart, who is 62 years old, told officers that
McKimmy went outdoors during the evening, and when he didn't return, Swart
became alarmed and went to look for him. He said he found him lying on the
floor near the door, and went to get help. In crossing the street, he was struck by an
automobile driven by Robert Beall of Beaverton, and was brought to the Gladwin
Hospital, where he told them about McKimmy, Mr. McKimmy's body is being sent to
Bay City for a pathologist's examination to determine the cause of death.
Funeral services will be delayed until after the examination. Gladwin County
Record 01-26/1949 Column - 2 Page - 1 ELMER
MCKIMMY Buried
Saturday Funeral services for Elmer McKimmy, 66
were held on Saturday at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, with the Rev.
Ernest Jehnsen officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. McKimmy was born in Fulton county,
Ohio, on July 27, 1882. He worked at the carpenter trade and had been a
resident of Beaverton for the past 40 years. He passed away on Tuesday, January
25, in Beaverton. Surviving are two sons and three
daughters; five brothers, Ottamar and James of Beaverton, Edson of Lenawee
county, Leo of Detroit and Charles of Ludington; two sisters, Mrs. Bird Yager
of Beaverton and Elva of California. Because of unusual circumstances relating to
his death an autopsy was performed. The pathologist's report revealed that Mr.
McKimmy died from natural causes. Gladwin County Record dated 02-02/1949 Column
- 6 Page - 1 ESSIE
ALVIRA (LAMPSON) MCKIMMY (29 JULY 1888 - 2 JULY 1970) SERVICES
HELD for ESSIE MCKIMMY Mrs. Essie A. McKimmy, 81, of Beaverton,
died Thursday, July 2, in the Gladwin Hospital after a short illness. Born in
Birch Run on July 29, 1888. She had spent most of her life in Gladwin County.
The former Essie Lampson, she was married to Edson McKimmy on April 16, 1908 in
Beaverton. Surviving are two sons, Donald of Fenton and Ernest, of Adrian; four
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One daughter, Clayma preceded her
in death. Services were held Sunday at 1: 30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. F.E. Voller officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Note:
Parents for Essie (Lampson) McKimmy is currently Unknown. Possible father is:
Jonas P. Lampson of VT? Later adopted by: William Lampson & Isabel Coon
Lampson? EVA
(STUTZMAN) MCKIMMY (10 MARCH 1892 - 19 AUG 1979) Eva
McKimmy, 87, of 1043 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Aug. 19, at her home
following a long illness. born in Fulton County, Ohio. on March 10, 1892. She
came to Gladwin County 48 years ago. She was a member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren. The former Eva Stutzman, she was married to Royal R. McKimmy
in September 1911, in Wauseon, Ohio. He preceded her in death January 12, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Cletus
(Velma) Bushroe and Mrs. Virgil (Donna) Asch of Tucson, Ariz.; 3 sons, Clair
and Ralph of Beaverton and Harold of Waterville, Ohio; 20 grandchildren. 31
great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Services were held today
Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev.
Henry List officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in
charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08/22/1979
Column - 4 Page - 2 FRANCES
LAVERNE (RICH) MCKIMMY (19 AUG 1905 - 26 NOV 1972) Mrs.
Frances L. McKimmy, 67, of Wooden Shoe Village, died Sunday, Nov. 26, in St.
Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, following a short illness. The former Frances Rich,
she was born on Aug. 19, 1905, in Beaverton. She was married to Ottamar McKimmy
on Aug. 8, 1928 in Beaverton. Mrs. McKimmy was a member of the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren. Beside her husband, she is survived by three sons,
Merle of Beaverton, Doyle of Bridgeport and Donald of Bad Axe; three daughters,
Mrs. Delores Schnepp of Hope, Mrs. Rosalyn Coats of Clare and Mrs. Sharron
Kalnbach of Saginaw; and 19 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday,
from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangement were in charge of the Hall Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11/29/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 HAZEL
MAE (SMITH) MCKIMMY (13 SEP 1893 - 11 AUG 1953) ILLNESS
FATAL to MRS. MCKIMMY Mrs. Hazel M. McKimmy, 59, passed away at
her home in Tobacco Township on Tuesday, August 11. She had been in ill health
for several years. Funeral services will be held from the Beaverton Church of
the Brethren on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Ernest Johnsen will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. McKimmy will be at the
Hall Funeral Home until noon on Friday, when she will be taken to the church. Hazel M. Smith was born on September 13,
1893 in Maple Grove, Saginaw county the daughter of Albert and Ellen Smith. She
came to Beaverton with her parents at the age of seven and has been a resident
there since. She was married to Clayton McKimmy on March 15, 1914 in Beaverton. Surviving are her husband; four sons,
Ronald, of Portland, Oregon, John, of Janesville, Wisconsin, Wilferd, of
Syracuse, New York and Howard of Beaverton; seven daughters, Mrs. Mildred
Bergman, Mrs. Helen Frye and Mrs. June Havens, all of Beaverton, Alice McKimmy,
of San Francisco, California, Mrs. Margaret Pietras, of Saginaw, Mrs. Iola
Whitehead, of Midland and Mrs. May Covey, of Denver, Colorado; one brother,
Percy Smith, of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Wheeler, of Detroit; also 17
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 08/12/1953 Column - 3 Page - 1 HENRY
EDSON MCKIMMY (28 JUNE 1884 - 1 FEB 1969) RITES
HELD for EDSON MCKIMMY H. Edson McKimmy, 84, of Beaverton, died
at the Gladwin Hospital Saturday, Feb. 1, after a short illness. Born in Ogden
on June 27, 1884, he was retired from the railroad and Bohn Aluminum Company.
Mr. McKimmy was a life member of the Saginaw F. & A.M Lodge No. 77. He was
married to the former Essie Lampson. Besides his wife he is survived by two
sons, Donald of Fenton and Ernest of Adrian; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Yeagar of
Gladwin, and Mrs. Elva Norton of Plymouth; three brothers, Ottamar and Jay of
Beaverton and Leo of Detroit; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A daughter Clayma, preceded her father in death. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. F.E. Voller officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1 HOWARD
DELOS MCKIMMY (9 NOV 1930 - 7 FEB 1998) Howard
McKimmy, 67, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998 at his home after a
short illness. Born Nov. 9, 1930 in Beaverton, he was the son of Clayton and
Hazel (Smith) McKimmy of Beaverton. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County. He worked in machinery maintenance at Robinson Industry in Coleman,
retiring in 1992 after 35 years. He also farmed and was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Howard married the former Bonnie Dennison,
Oct. 17, 1953 in Gladwin. Besides his wife he is survived by two
sons, David of Midland and Toby of Flint; two daughters, Ellen and husband
Patrick Kent of DeWitt, and Teresa and husband Javian Coats of Gladwin; seven
sisters, Alice Mayer and May Covey of California; Margaret Pietras of Shields,
Iola Whitehead of Arizona, Helen Fry, June Havens, and Mildred King, all of
Beaverton; one grandson, Lyle Noel Coats of Gladwin; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Muriel, and four brothers,
Herbert, Ronald, John and Milford. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
the Church of the Brethren in Beaverton with Rev. Kenn Golay officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Church of the Brethren building fund or Hospice
of Gladwin County. Arrangements were in charge of Hall Funeral Home Beaverton
Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1998 Column - 5 Page - 2 IDA
CAROLINE (BERKEBILE) MCKIMMY (11 MARCH 1866 - 6 FEB 1920) Mrs.
Ida McKimmy passed away Feb. 6 at her home south of Beaverton. She had long
been a resident there. Gladwin County Record dated 02/19/1920 Column - 5 Page -
5 IRENE
F. MCKIMMY (3 FEB 1916 - 2 DEC 1918) Irene
McKimmy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edson McKimmy, died at Flint, Dec. 2, 1918,
aged 2 years, 19 months and 27 days. Funeral was held at Dale M. E. church,
conducted by Rev. J.W. Killian. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-12/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 IVA
(MISHLER) MCKIMMY (7 SEP 1895 - 20 NOV 1979) Mrs.
Iva McKimmy, 84, of Anderson, S.C. and formerly of Beaverton, died Tuesday,
Nov. 20, in Anderson Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Born in
Kosciusko, Ind., on September 7, 1895, she moved to Gladwin County in 1914.
Mrs. McKimmy was a life member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars. She was
married to Lester McKimmy on December
22, 1914, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1971. Surviving are one son, Henry of Anderson,
S.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Rudy (June) Kern of Crystal River, Fla.; 6
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1979
Column - 2 Page - 2 JACOB
LUTHER MCKIMMY (6 MAY 1871 - 9 OCT 1956) J.
Luther McKimmy, 85, retired Beaverton farmer and business man, passed away
Tuesday at the Midland Hospital after an illness of two months. Funeral
services will be held Friday, Oct. 12 at 2:00 o'clock at the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren with the Rev. Earl Atkinson and rev. Arthur Whisler
officiating. The body will lie in state at the Paul McKimmy residence from 10
a.m. Thursday until 1:30 p.m. Friday. Born in Preston County, West Virginia, May 6
1871 Mr. McKimmy resided in Fulton County, Ohio where he married the former
Agnes Boyce in 1892. He moved to Gladwin County in 1907 and has been an active
and prominent resident. He was a county supervisor for three terms,
superintendent and member of the poor commission for 12 years, director of the
Peoples State Bank in Beaverton and director of the Federal Land Bank. He was
the founder of the Beaverton Concrete Works and the Beaverton Construction
Company. His wife preceded him in death in 1951. A
daughter, Iva, and a son, Ora, are also deceased. Surviving Mr. McKimmy are
three sons, Lester I., Ellis L., and Paul E., all of Beaverton; two daughters,
Mrs. Ethel Witkovsky, of Coleman, and Mrs. Florence I. Rackel, of Fort Wayne,
Ind.; three brothers, Theodore, Fred and Alvin; and two sisters, Mrs. Saloma
Davis and Mrs. Addie Corbin; also 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-10/1956 Column - 5 Page - 1 JAY
WILLIAM MCKIMMY (8 JUNE 1905 - 18 SEP 1987) Jay
W. McKimmy, 82, of 2759 Canal St., Ludington, died Friday, Sept. 18, in the
Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, after a long illness. Born in Beaverton
June 8, 1905, he moved to Ludington in 1970. Mr. McKimmy was an operating
engineer for Kellogg Chimney Co., Williamsport, Pa., until retiring in 1981. He
had worked for many years for Austin Co. in Midland and 2 years at Walter
Reuther Bear Lake Project. He was a life member of the AFL-CIO Union of
Operating Engineers 324 and received a 40 year pin in February. Mr. McKimmy was
also a member of the Kearny, Ariz. Elks Club 2478. Surviving are his wife, the former Vera
Glidden Wager; one step-son, Donald Wagar of Midland; a foster son, James
Peterson of Holt, Mo.; one brother, Ottamar of Gladwin; and 6 grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. A step-daughter, Carol Ann Yost, preceded him in death
April 29, 1982. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-23/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2 JOHN
ALLEN MCKIMMY (30 APRIL 1863 - 17 JAN 1917) McKimmy---John
A. McKimmy, eldest son of Perry and Caroline McKimmy, was born in Preston
county, W. Va., April 30, 1863, and passed away Jan. 17, 1917, at his home near
Beaverton, Mich, aged 53 years, 8 months and 17 days. At the age of 11 he, with
his parents, moved to Lenawee county,
this state, where he grew to maturity. Five years of his manhood were spent
working in a tile mill. On April 4, 1886, he was united in
marriage with Ida Berkebile, and to this union were born seven children, three
boys and four girls, two of the girls having gone home in their infancy to
await father's coming. Their early married life was spent near the
old home, where they by hard labor saved enough to purchase a small farm, where
they moved to the farm south of Beaverton, where their son, Clayton, now lives. Soon after coming to this county he began
assisting others to locate, thus very materially helping in the settlement and
development of this section. In all his dealing he strove to live above
reproach and thus testify of Jesus Christ and His power to save. At about 16 years of age he heard the
Savior's call and united with the Church of the Brethren. The church soon saw
his honesty of purpose and called him first to the deacon's office, then to the
ministry, and in 1914 he was ordained to the eldership. He was true to his
family, true to his God. He leaves to mourn, his loving companion,
three sons, two daughters, his aged father and mother, five brothers and two
sisters and a multitude of friends far and near for whom he sacrificed even the
comforts of life that he might be a blessing. Funeral services were held Sunday morning
at the Beaverton Presbyterian church, Rev. Wade of the M.E. church, W.B. Neff
and P. Arnold of the Brethren church, and Henry Kreulen officiating. In the
afternoon the last tribute was paid in the Church of the Brethren, Elder Neff
preaching the sermon, with Elders Arnold and Kreulen assisting. Regardless of
the stormy weather large crowds of friends attended the services. Interment at
Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1917 Column - 4 Page - 1 JOHN
E. “JACK” MCKIMMY (20 JULY 1922 - 17 APRIL 1990) John
E. (Jack) McKimmy, 67, of 5402 Oakridge Dr., Beaverton, died Tuesday, April 17,
1990, in the University of Michigan Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Ann Arbor.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record 04-18/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 John
E. (Jack) McKimmy, 67, of 5402 S. Oakridge, Beaverton, died suddenly Tuesday,
April 17, 1990. In the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Born in
Detroit, July 20, 1922, he moved to Gladwin County in 1987 from Wayne. Mr.
McKimmy graduated from Beaverton High School in 1941 and was in the Research
and Engineering Dept. at Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn for 38 years until retiring
in 1980. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, was a 32nd degree
Mason in the Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453 and a member of the Gladwin County
American Legion Post 171. Mr. McKimmy and the former Gerry Ward were married,
Oct. 26, 1945 in Waco, Texas. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
sons, Larry of Lake Orion and John of Canton; one daughter Mrs. Robert (Jackie)
Erickson of Beaverton; one brother, Thomas Spray of Garden City; 2 sisters,
Mrs. Shirley Sammons of Canton and Mrs. Betty Osborne of Wayne; 6 grandchildren
and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert McKimmy
and 2 sisters, Harriet Osborne and Vera Booker. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mike Clark officiated and
burial was in Tobacco Township Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held
Friday at 7 p.m. and graveside military services were conducted by the American
Legion Post 171. Gladwin County Record 04-25/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOHN
O. MCKIMMY (4 OCT 1920 - 7 MAY 1978) The
family of the late Clayton and Hazel McKimmy received word Monday morning of
the death of their brother John O. McKimmy at the Elkhorn Rest Home in Elkhorn,
Wisc. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Gladwin County Record dated
05-10/1978 Column - 5 Page - 1 JOHN
RAYMOND MCKIMMY (28 AUG 1898 - 7 SEP 1992) J.
Ray McKimmy, 94, of 1900 W. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1992, at
his home after a short illness. Born in Blissfield, Aug. 28, 1898, he had spent
his lifetime in Gladwin County and farmed. He was a member of the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren. Mr. McKimmy and the former Mary Mote were married June
6, 1920, in Beaverton. She preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 1991. Surviving
are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond, many
years ago, 2 sisters, Hazel Gruber and Ruth Yeager and 2 brothers, D.J. and
Clayton. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Randall Roose will officiate and
burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
church, the Hospice of Gladwin County or the donor's choice. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-09/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2 LAURENCE
HERBERT MCKIMMY (? - 1915) LAVERE
DUANE MCKIMMY (? - MARCH 1929) LAWRENCE
CLAYTON MCKIMMY (12 MARCH 1887 - 21 SEP 1963) RITES
HELD for CLAYTON MCKIMMY Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.
at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Clayton McKimmy, 76, well known
Tobacco Township resident, who died Saturday at the Midland Hospital after an
eight day illness. the Rev. Arthur Whisler and the Rev. Randall Roose
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Born in Lenawee County on March
12, 1887, he was married to the former Hazel Smith on March 15, 1914 in
Beaverton. She preceded him in death on August 11, 1953. Surviving are four sons, Ronald, of
Portland, Ore., John, of Whitewater, Wisc., Milford, of Corvallis, Ore., and
Howard, of Beaverton; seven daughters, Mrs. Helen Fry, Mrs. Mildred Bergman and
Mrs. June Havens, of Beaverton, Mrs. Alice Mayer, of Oakland, Calif., Mrs.
Margaret Pietras, of Saginaw, Mrs. Iola Whitehead, of Phoenix and Mrs. May
Covey, of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Jay Ray McKimmy, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth
Yager, of Beaverton; and 37 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
09/25/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1 LEO
O. MCKIMMY (19 DEC 1889 - 22 AUG 1969) RITES
HELD FOR EX-RESIDENT Leo O. McKimmy, 79, of Detroit and
formerly of Beaverton, died Friday, Aug 22, in Detroit, after a short illness.
He was born in Swanton, Ohio, on Dec. 19, 1889. Mr. McKimmy moved to Detroit
from Beaverton in 1932. He was a retired carpenter. Mr. McKimmy and the former
Edna Felser were married on June 2, 1951 in Detroit. She preceded him in death
in August 1968. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha
Yager, of Gladwin and Mrs. Alva Norton, of Northville: two brothers, Ottamar,
of Gladwin and Jay, of Tower. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry List, officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/1969 Column - 4 Page - 2 LESTER
IRVING MCKIMMY (19 FEB 1897 - 10 JAN 1970) Lester
E. McKimmy, 72 of Beaverton, died suddenly at his home January 10. Born in
Metamora, Ohio, on Feb. 19, 1897, he came to Gladwin County in 1907. Mr.
McKimmy was a retired farmer and a member of the Beaverton Masons. He was
married to the former Iva Mishler on Dec. 22, 1914, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by on
son, Henry, of Newport News, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. June Kern, of Midland; two
brothers, Ellis and Paul, of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Peterson, of
Mt. Dora, Fla. and Mrs. Ethel Witkovsky, of Breckenridge; six grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-14/1970 Column - 4 Page - 1 LOTTIE
(BURKET) MCKIMMY (28 MARCH 1912 -12 OCT 1998) Lottie
McKimmy, 86, of Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 at Town and Country
Nursing Home in Midland following a long illness. Born March 28, 1912 in
Gladwin County, Lottie spent her life as a homemaker. She was a lifetime
Gladwin County resident and a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren
and Gladwin County Farm Bureau. She married Paul E. McKimmy July 4, 1930 in
Beaverton. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and wife Peggy of Beaverton and
Jacob and wife Janet of Fenton; two daughters, Jane and husband Kenneth Burgess
of Midland, and Marilyn and husband Norman Chalifoux of Houston, Tex.; a
brother George Rowley of Gladwin; a sister, Julie Kent of Beaverton, 12
grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband
(March 7, 1985), her brothers, Cecil Rowley, Robert Rowley, and Joseph Burket;
and her sisters, Marian Alley, Sarah Schneider, and Phoebe Ogg McKimmy. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home -
Beaverton with the Rev. Kenn Golay officiating. She will be buried in the
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation will be Wednesday
from 2 to 9 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren Women's Fellowship. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-14/1998 Column - 4 Page - 2 LUCINDA
MARGARET (FINT) MCKIMMY (16 DEC 1859 - 13 JULY 1938) Mrs.
Lucinda McKimmy, of Beaverton, died Wednesday morning at 2 a.m. She was born in
Preston county, West Virginia, December 16, 1860, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Fint. Shortly after her marriage to James Wm. McKimmy of Preston county,
West Virginia, they moved to Michigan. Mrs. McKimmy was the mother of 11
children. She is survived by her husband, eight children, two sisters, three
brothers, and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Brethren church with rev. Nicodemus conducting them. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-13/1938 Column - 1 Page - 4 SERVICES
HELD SUNDAY FOR MRS. LUCINDA MCKIMMY Funeral services were held Sunday at 2
o'clock at the Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Lucinda McKimmy with Rev. R.E.
Nieodeums officiating. relatives from out of town who attended were: Mr. N.L.
Berryman of Detroit; E. Pelton, Mrs. E. Gamble, Mrs. L. Badgette of Delta,
Ohio; Mrs. Charles Freese of Flint; Mrs. Lola McKimmy and Miss Maxine Yager of
Saginaw; Mrs. C. Reynolds, Mrs. Alice Mead, Henry and Archie Norman, and others
from Harrison. The following poem was read at the
services and was written by Mrs. McKimmy's daughter, Elva Feltault.
Our Mother
By Elva She
did not care for wordly things Nor laurels hope to claim. She cared not for the
world's applause, For vain and fleeting fame. She'd been denied the World's
"high lights" The ease you buy with gold. Tho' 'tis what many deem
her good, She's missed "good times", I'm told. The World can have
what she has missed, To envy, there are none. She had the kisses of a child, At
eve----when day is done---She did not care for wanderings When crowds went here
and there. She asked of God one thing in life, Twas tis her daily prayer;
"Lord, take my life and earthly goods, "One boon I crave, no other
"When you complete my 'Book of Life' "Write: I'm a Worthy
Mother." Gladwin County Record dated 07-20/1938 Column - 6 Page - 4 MABLE
FERN MCKIMMY (15 APRIL 1915 - 10 JUNE 1915) MARJORIE
MAE (DUNDAS) MCKIMMY (13 DEC 1921 - 16 NOV 1942) The
community was shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Mrs. Laurin
McKimmy. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereft husband, the parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Dundas and their family and to all relatives. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-18/1942 Column - 5 Page - 3 OUR MARGIE Only memories of you, Margie Have we left to case the pain. Only memories as of sunshine That is banished by the rain. With the autumn leaves you faded, And with them have gone to rest God forgive us in our anguish For perhaps thou knowest best, All in vain we try to fathom How you smiled 'midst, work and
play. Was your gallant soul concealing What we know so well today? Winter's winds will sign in mourning Spring will bring the flowers once
more To embellish summer's grandeur Then to die at autumn's door. But perhaps some sunny morning Full of flowers and little children We will find a garden fair And our Margie will be there. Smiling she will come to greet us. And I think I hear her say, ---- "Did you say that you had missed
me? Why, I hadn't been away." __In memory of Marjorie Dundas
McKimmy who passed away November 16,
1942. 41-1 Poem,
Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1942 Column - 5 Page - 4 MARWIN
DALE MCKIMMY (JULY 1938 - OCT 1938) Doyle and Marwin Dale McKimmy are very, seriously
ill and their father, O. H. McKimmy, is ill with stript throat. Mrs. Clayton McKimmy
of Pine Stump came Saturday night to help care for them. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-5/1938 Column – 6 Page – 4. MARY
ELIZABETH (MOTE) MCKIMMY (5 APRIL 1896 - 24 FEB 1991) Mrs.
Mary E. McKimmy, 94, of 1900 W. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 24,
1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long
illness. Born in Lake Odessa, April 5, 1896, she spent most of her lifetime in
Gladwin County. Mrs. McKimmy was a school teacher in the Beaverton schools and
retired in 1960. She was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and a
40 year member of the Home Extension. The former Mary Mote and J. Ray McKimmy were
married June 6, 1920, in Beaverton. Beside her husband, she is survived by
several nieces and nephews. A son, Raymond died in 1936. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev.
Michael Clark officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements were in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 02/27/1991
Column - 4 Page - 2 MERLE
LAMAR MCKIMMY (10 FEB 1930 - 22 AUG 2001) Merle
L. McKimmy, 71, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001 at home following a
short illness. Born Feb. 10, 1930 in Detroit, he was the son of Ottamar and
Francis (Rich) McKimmy. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Merle
married Laura Spencer, Jan 3, 1953 in Beaverton. He was a veteran of the United
States Army. He worked for Dow Corning in Midland as an operator, retiring in
1988 after 33 years. Merle was a life member of the National Rifle Association
and North American Hunting Club; and member of the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren. Besides his wife he is survived by three
sons, David and wife Chari, and Robert and wife Susan, all of Beaverton, and
Michael and wife Patricia of Cement City; one daughter, Valerie and husband
Gregory Jacobs of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Doyle of Bridgeport
and Donald of Bad Axe; three sisters. Delores Schnepp of Harrison, Rosalyn
Richards of Gladwin, and Sharon Kalnbach of Saginaw; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents
and three brothers. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with Elder Donald Spencer and Pastor Ann Meyer
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Memorials contributions may be made to the Mid-Michigan Visiting Nurse
Association. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin
County Record dated 08/29/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 MURIELE
JUNE MCKIMMY (17 JUNE 1917 - 11 JUNE 1918) ORA
LOUIS MCKIMMY (29 MAY 1894 - 24 JUNE 1931) MURIEL
JUNE 'FANNIE' MCKIMMY CARD
OF THANKS. Words cannot express our gratitude to the
neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during our recent
bereavement. We wish to thank the friends for the flowers., also the choir and
Elder Neff for his encouraging words. Mr.
and Mrs. Clayton McKimmy. "CARD
OF THANKS, " Gladwin County Record dated 06/20/1918 Column - 5 Page - 5 OREL
ROSETTA MCKIMMY (8 FEB 1916 - 11 FEB 1933) Orla
McKimmy, a 17-year old high school girl of Beaverton and a grand-daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKimmy and of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rise, of Tobacco
township, died Saturday morning of pneumonia, following an attack of flu. Her
father was Ora McKimmy, who died in June of 1931. The funeral services occurred
at the Church of the Brethren, conducted by Rev. Perry Hoover, Monday. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-16/1933 Column - 3 Page - 1 OREL
ROSETTA MCKIMMY Orel Rosetta McKimmy, daughter of Ora L.
and Ethel May McKimmy, was born Feb. 8, 1916, about two and one-half miles
northeast of Beaverton, Michigan, and departed this life at her home in
Beaverton Feb 11, 1933, at the age of 17 years and 3 days. Her father preceded her to the spirit
world on June 24, 1931. Since then she with her mother and brother Loren have
made their home in Beaverton. Although Orel never seemed so very strong
physically, yet she never had been seriously ill until Tuesday noon when she
came home from school, just not seeming to feel very well. Not until Thursday
did she seem sick enough to remain in bed. Even then she was very patient and
never complained of being very sick. Although her mother waited on her
constantly through the night on Friday night, yet neither of them realized the
danger of her condition until at about 5:15 Saturday morning when the Heavenly
Father suddenly called her home. Orel was of a sweet and lovable
disposition, being well liked by her teachers and her many friends. Her
cheerful presence and smiling face will be missed at school, in the community
and in the home. To know her was to love her. She leaves to mourn her passing her
mother, Mrs. Ethel May McKimmy; one brother, Loren Louis; four grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McKimmy and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Rise; uncles; aunts;
many cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-02/1933 Column - 2 Page - 1 OTTAMAR
HARRY MCKIMMY (16 NOV 1898 - 23 MARCH 1994) Ottamar
H. McKimmy, 95, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 23, 1994,
at his home. He was born in Coleman on Nov. 16, 1898, and moved from Detroit to
Beaverton in 1941 and then to Gladwin. He was a member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren. Mr. McKimmy was a reactor operator for Dow Corning for 11
years until retiring Nov. 30, 1963. He worked at Champion Spark Plug in Detroit
for 21 years prior to moving to Beaverton. Mr. McKimmy and the former Frances Rich
were married Aug. 8, 1928, in Beaverton. She died Nov. 26, 1972. He then
married Phoebe (Burket) Ogg on Jan. 19, 1979. Besides his wife, he is survived
by 3 sons, Merle of Beaverton, Doyle of Bridgeport and Donald of Bad Axe; 3
daughters, Mrs. Ed (Delores) Schnepp and Mrs. Tom (Rosalyn) Richards of Gladwin
and Mrs. Ken (Sharron) Kalnback of Bridgeport; 22 grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Kenneth Golay officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
church. The Hall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-30/1994 Column - 4 Page - 2 PAUL
EDWARD MCKIMMY (29 APRIL 1906 - 7 MARCH 1985) Paul
E. McKimmy, 78, of 210 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died Thursday, March 8, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Wasseon, Ohio, April
29, 1906, he spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was a dairy farmer and a
member of the Church of the Brethren, Mr. McKimmy was a member of the Gladwin
County Farm Bureau, a past director at the Soil Conservation District and was a
director of the Production Credit Association for 18 years. He was married to
the former Lottie Burket July 1, 1930, in Beaverton. Beside his wife, he is
survived by 2 sons, Thomas of Beaverton and Jacob of Fenton; 2 daughters, Mrs.
Kenneth Burgess of Midland and Mrs. Norman (Marilyn) Chalifoux of Houston,
Texas, 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Peterson of Mt. Dora, Fla. and Mrs. Ethel
Witkovsky of Beaverton; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2
p.m. from the Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Mike Clark officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1985 Column - 3
Page - 2 RAYMOND
ARTHUR MCKIMMY (1 JAN 1932 - 17 FEB 1938) REV.
JAMES WILLIAM MCKIMMY (5 JULY 1856 - 5 JULY 1947) The
Rev. James William McKimmy died at the home of his son, Ottamar McKimmy in
Beaverton on Saturday July 5, his 91st birthday anniversary. Funeral services
were held on Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Butman Brethren church,
with the Rev. E. S. Hollinger officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Mr. McKimmy was born in Preston county, West
Virginia, on July 5, 1856 and was the last living member of a family of 14
children. He married Miss Lucinda Margaret Fint in West Virginia in 1877. She
passed away on July 13, 1938. About 64 years ago they moved to Lenawee county,
Michigan and shortly afterward he was elected to the ministry in the Fairview
Church of the Brethren. In 1898 he and his family moved to Coleman and through
the efforts of Enos Crowell and David Mote he came to Beaverton and was the
first minister to preach in this community. He held services in the Old Log
school house , and later in the Knoxville school in Tobacco township, built in
1900. In 1902 he moved his family to Beaverton and was an active minister for
over 50 years in the church which he helped build in 1905, and was a charter
member. Funeral services were held from this Home
church. He was the father of eleven children, three of whom died in infancy.
Surviving are six sons, Edson of Hudson, Elmer and Lee of Detroit, Charles of
Ludington, Ottomer and Jay of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Elva Feltault of
Pontiac and Mrs. Bertha Yager of Beaverton; 23 grandchildren and 25 great
children and a number of nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated
07-09/1947 Column - 6 Page - 1 RONALD
A. MCKIMMY (29 FEB 1916 - 26 JUNE 1972) Ronald
McKimmy, 56, of Portland, Ore., was killed in an automobile accident Monday,
June 26, in Columbia, Mo. Mr. McKimmy was returning to Oregon after visiting relatives
in Beaverton when the accident occurred. He was born in Gladwin County February
29, 1916, and was a veteran of World War II. He had been a resident of Oregon
for the past 20 years, going there from Beaverton. Surviving are three brothers, Howard of
Beaverton, Milford of Corvallis, Ore., and John of Whitewater, Wisc., seven
sisters, Mrs. Helen Fry, Mrs. Mildred Bergman, and Mrs. June Havens, all of
Beaverton; Mrs. Margaret Pietras of Saginaw, Mrs. Alice Mayer of Oakland,
Calif., Mrs. May Covey of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Iola Whitehead of Phoenix,
Ariz. Services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial
will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-28/1972 Column - 5
Page - 1 ROYAL
RAYMOND MCKIMMY (9 OCT 1890 - 12 JAN 1963) RITES
FRIDAY for ROYAL MCKIMMY Royal Raymond McKimmy, 72, retired Tobacco
Township farmer, passed away Saturday, January 12, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Cletus Bushroe of Tucson, Ariz., where he and Mrs. McKimmy were spending
the winter. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore McKimmy, he was born October
9, 1890 at Blissfield, Michigan. He was married to Miss Eva Eva Stutzman
September 10, 1911 at Wauseon, Ohio. She survives him. Mr. McKimmy was a member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren where he was a senior deacon. Other survivors include three sons, Clair,
of Beaverton, Ralph, of Sanford, and Harold of Perrysburg, Ohio; two daughters,
Mrs. Cletus Bushroe and Mrs. Virgil Asch, both of Tucson; a brother, David
McKimmy of Toledo, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Lulu Kintner of Adrian, Mrs.
Clara Hughes and Mrs. Clifford Horn of Beaverton; 18 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Mr. McKimmy will be at the Hall Funeral
Home Thursday and taken to the church Friday noon. Services will be held
Friday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the pastor,
the Rev. Randall Roose, officiating, Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 01/16/1963 Column - 6 Page - 1 SARAH
(ROCKWOOD)- (OBER) MCKIMMY (9 JAN 1862 - 27 APRIL 1951) Services
Held for Aged Lady Funeral
Services for Sarah Ober McKimmy, age 89, were held at the Beaverton Church of
the Brethren on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Arthur Whistler officiated and burial
was made at the Dale Cemetery. Sarah Rockwood was born in Indiana on January 9 1862, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Rockwood. She came to Gladwin County in 1909. She was married to James Ober on
September 2 1894 in Geneva, Indiana. He died in 1922. On July 12, 1924; She was
married to Rev. Perry McKimmy who passed away
on Oct. 2, 1931. Mrs. McKimmy was
the last of a family of 11
children and has no living survivors. Pallbearers were Paul McKimmy, Hurley
McKimmy, Loren McKimmy, Ivan McKimmy, Ottomar McKimmy and J. Ray McKimmy.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/1951 Column - 7 Page - 1 VELMA
ALMEDA (COCHRAN) MCKIMMY (17 MAY 1909 - 24 MAY 1990) Velma
A. McKimmy, 81, of Beaverton, died Thursday, May 23, 1990, at the Gladwin Area
Hospital after a sudden illness. Born May 17, 1909 in Gladwin County, Mrs.
McKimmy is a life time resident and homemaker. The former Velma A. Cochran
married Ellis L. McKimmy on July 3, 1927, in Beaverton, and he predeceased her
on Aug. 21, 1972. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Darrel
(Berniece) Wood and Mrs. Madonna Ladner Sherlock of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs.
Goldie Colbeck of Saginaw; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services
were held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel.
The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 ADELL
(GOODWIN) MCLEAN (1864 - 1941) JOHN
MCLEAN (1870 - 1935) BERTHA
(BARCLAY) MCMAHON (9 SEP 1887 - 14 JULY 1907) Mrs. Fred McMahan died Sunday at the home of
her husband's parents, near Arbutus. Fred and his wife moved a month ago moved
from Sarnia intending to secure a farm and settle here. She was ill only a few
days and died of uremia, aged 19 years. Funeral will be held Wednesday. Gladwin
County Record dated 07-18/1907 Column - 3 Page - 8 MCMAHON Mrs. Bertha McMahon, nee Barclay, died at
the home of her husbands' parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McMahon, at Arbutus,
Mich., July 14, 1907, aged 19 years, 10 months, 5 days. The deceased was united
in marriage to Fred McMahon July 17, 1905. Her untimely departure in the
morning of Life's golden day is an event greatly deplored and regretted. The
deceased was unassuming in manner and possessed a kind, loving disposition
which made her a favorite among her friends and acquaintances. Funeral took
place from the Dunkard church in Tobacco township July 17, 1907, and was
attended by a large concourse of people. The sermon was preached by Rev.
William McKimmey, after which her remains were tenderly borne to the cemetery
at Dale. Bertha leaves a young husband, little son
Lloyd, 14 months old, father, mother and four sisters, together with a large
circle of acquaintances to cherish her memory. She leaves a bright evidence;
that she has gone to that beautiful world where no tears are shed and no good
byes said, where the bright bow of joy spans the horizon of her unfettered
soul. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1907 Column - 3 Page - 8 BURTON
MCMAHON (18 DEC 1887 - 16 JUNE 1953) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO BURT MCMAHON Burton McMahon, 65, passed away at the
Midland Hospital on Tuesday. He had been in ill health for about 10 years and
seriously ill for the past six weeks. Funeral services will be held on Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of
the Houghton Lake Episcopal church, will officiate and burial will be in
Highland cemetery. Mr. McMahon was born in Ontario, Canada, on December 18,
1887, and has been a resident of Winegars for the past 56 years. He married
Miss Lucy C. Reid in London, Ontario, in 1912. She preceded him in death on
June 4, 1950. Surviving are five sons, George H. of Mt.
Morris, Frank O. of Merritt, Leroy B. of Chicago, Robert D. and Laurence C. of
Winegars; four daughters, Mrs. Inez Hock of Merrill, Mrs. Gladys Sterling of
Beaverton, Mrs. Agnes Howell of Grand Rapids and Dorothy J. at home; two
brothers, Lewis McMahon and Fred McMahon, both of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs.
Ida Shanahan, of Ontario, Canada. Two brothers, George and Herbert, and one
sister, Mrs. Eunice Thomson, are deceased. Pallbearers will be Earl Shumway, V. C.
Doane, Boyd Oard, Earl Currie, Earl Armstrong, Henry Wenz. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-17/1953 Column - 7 Page - 1
CLARENCE
L. MCMAHON (30 JAN 1911 - 4 APRIL 1994) CLARENCE McMAHON Clarence L. McMahon, 83. Of 2811 Davenport, Saginaw,
died suddenly Monday, April 4, 1994, He was bom in Buckeye Township Jan. 30,
1911. He had lived in Saginaw and then lived in Gladwin from 1976 to 1986 when he moved back to Saginaw Mr. McMahon was truck
driver for G. H. BrunnerTrucking and Muehlenbeck Construction in Saginaw. He then worked in maintenance
at the Holiday Inn to Saginaw until retiring in 1975 after 13 years. Mr. McMahon and the former Dietta
Dillon were married Sept. 23, 1933 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on May 1, 1990. Surviving are one daughter. Patricia Taylor of Saginaw;
2 sons, Lester and Wayne of Saginaw; 2 brothers, Dale of Houghton Lake and
Donald of Samia. Ont.; one sister, Maijorie Riegler of Bay City; 14
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2
brothers, Arthur and Roger and 3 sisters. Ethel Kigar, Thelma Taylor and Grace
Hawley. Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Cary will officiate and burial
will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-6/1994
Column – 4 Page – 2. DIETTE
E. (DILLON) MCMAHON (19 FEB 1915 - 1 MAY 1990) Mrs.
Dietta E. McMahon, 75, of 2811 Davenport, Saginaw, died Tuesday, May 1, 1990,
in the Saginaw Community Hospital, Saginaw, after a long illness. Born in
Saginaw County, Feb. 19, 1915, she lived in Gladwin County form 1932 to 1939,
when she moved to Saginaw. Mrs. McMahon moved back to Gladwin County form 1976
to 1986, when she moved back to Saginaw. The former Dietta Dillion, she was
married to Clarence McMahon, Sept. 23, 1933, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Patricia Taylor of Saginaw; 2 sons, Lester and Wayne of Saginaw,
2 sisters, Ollamae Bower of Interlochen and Velzorra McMahon of Houghton Lake;
14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
son-in-law Howard Taylor. Rites were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Michael Clark officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Townshio Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Kidney Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 DOROTHY
MCMAHON (2 SEP 1923 - ?) ELSIE
B. (DUNDAS) MCMAHON (12 FEB 1906 - 21 NOV 2001) Elsie
B. McMahon, 95, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Center following a lingering illness. Born Feb. 12, 1906 in Hope she
was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (McCann) Dundas. Elsie
married Lloyd McMahon, July 19, 1925. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1964.
Surviving are one daughter, Doris (John) Burt of Gladwin; four grandchildren,
Craig (Rejo) Walter, Brent (Joy) Walter, Mickey (Gina) Burt, and Jim Burt;
eight great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Ivel Dundas of Gladwin; and
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and five
sisters. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. T. Edward Bennett officiating. Burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Pines Activity
Center fund or St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, was
in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/2001 Column -
3 Page - 2 EMMA
RACHEL MCMAHON (1939 - 10 JUNE 1963) EX-RESIDENT
DIES SUDDENLY Emma Rachel McMahon, 23, formerly of
Winegars, died suddenly Monday at Portland, Ind., after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home in
Midland with the Rev. Donald Diehl officiating. Burial will be in Dale
Cemetery, Beaverton. Born in Gladwin on Dec. 25, 1939, she attended Winegars
School before moving to Midland with her parents. She graduated from Midland
High School and was employed by Armstrong Glass Co. in Dunkirk, Ind. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Letts (formerly Daisy McMahon) of Midland, a sister, Mary Jane McMahon,
of Dunkirk, Ind.; a step-sister, Debra Letts and three step-brothers, Aaron
Rickie and Darrell Letts, of Midland; her grandfather, Glen Wirt, of Beaverton,
and many aunts and uncles. Gladwin County Record dated 06-12/1963 Column - 7
Page - 2 EVELYN
(MUNSON) MCMAHON (8 JAN 1908 - 6 NOV 1990) Mrs.
Evelyn McMahon, 82, of 301 W. Twin Lake Rd., Beaverton, died, Tuesday, Nov. 6,
1990, in the Greenbriar Nursing Home, Sterling, after a long illness. Born in
Grout Township, Jan. 8, 1908, she lived in Houghton Lake before moving back to
Gladwin County. Mrs. McMahon taught school in several Michigan school
districts. The former Evelyn Munson, she was married to George A. McMahon, Jan.
8, 1933, in Buckeye Township. He preceded her in death in 1940. Surviving is one son, Leo of Beaverton. A
son, Jimmie, died April 12, 1953. Graveside services will be held Friday at 1
p.m. at the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-07/1990 Column - 5
Page - 2 FREDERICK
H. MCMAHON (26 AUG 1884 - 9 DEC 1960) RITES
HELD FOR FRED MCMAHON Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Frederick H. McMahon, 76, of Hay Township,
who died Friday at the Clare General Hospital following an illness of a week.
The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. A farmer
near Winegars, Mr. McMahon was born on August 26, 1884, in Essex County, Ontario,
Canada, and came to Gladwin County in 1897. He was married to the former Bertha
Barkley on July 15, 1905, in Canada. She preceded him in death in 1907. Surviving is a son, Lloyd, of Winegars; a
sister, Mrs. Ida Shanahan, of Windsor, Ontario; one grandchild, two great
grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated
12-14/1960 Column - 7 Page - 1 GEORGE
A. MCMAHON (13 NOV 1875 - 4 SEP 1940) GEORGE
MCMAHON DIES SUDDENLY AT WINEGAR George McMahon died suddenly of a heart
attack at his home in Winegar Wednesday, September 4. George McMahon was born
in Ontario, November 13, 1875. He attended the Schools there then with his
family moved to Detroit, later they moved to Ontario until 1897 when they moved
to the farm in Buckeye township, Gladwin county. On January 4, 1933 he was
married to Evelyn Munson and to them were born two children. Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Leo
Dale, 6 and Jimmie Roger, 7 months, one sister, Mrs. Ida Shanahan and four
brothers, Herbert, Lewis, Frederick and Burton. Funeral services were held at
the home at 2:30 Sunday, September 8, with Rev. Henry Kreulen officiating. Out of town people who attended the funeral
were Jeffrey McMahon and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McMahon, of Marquette, Mrs. Ida
Shanahan and Mr. and Mrs. Victor LaPlante of WIndsor, Ontario, Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Peters of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Calton, Mrs. Art Thorpe, Mrs. Leo
Winoski, Bud Coombes, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodge, Mrs. Frank Talbot and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Chester McMahon, Harley McMahon, Mrs.
Tom Rosean and Mr. and Mrs. Henry St. Mary's of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
McMahon of Roscommon, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McMahon of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs.
Lester Hawley and Dale McMahon of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. George Reigle of Bay
City, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Taylor of Clare, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Dundas and daughter
of Atlanta. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1940 Column -2 Page - 1 GEORGE
MCMAHON (30 MARCH 1849 - 6 SEP 1919) MCMAHON---George McMahon was born March 30,
1849, in Monroe county, N.Y., and moved with his parents to Durham county,
Ontario, where he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Mack in 1872. They moved
with their family to Buckeye township, Gladwin county, April 12, 1897, where he
lived to the time of his death Sept. 6, 1919, his death being caused by high
blood pressure, resulting from an attachk of influenza. Funeral services were
held at the home, Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. William Neff,
with interment in Dale cemetery. His wife and family of seven are left to
mourn his loss, including five sons, George A., Charles Herfert and Frederick,
who resides at home, Lewis and Burton of Gladwin county, and two daughters,
Mrs. Walter Thomson of Hay township, and Mrs. James Shannahan of Windsor, Ont.
Mr. McMahon moved on to a piece of unimproved land when he came to this county,
upoon which he made a fine farm, with all conveniences, and but recently had
built a fine cement house. He was one of the substantial farmers of Buckeye
township, and in his death the community with his family as well sustains a
great loss. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5 GEORGE
H. MCMAHON (6 JAN 1917 - 11 SEP 1982) George
H. McMahon, 65, of 202 Knox St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 11, in
Veteran's Hospital, Saginaw, following a long illness. Born in Hay Township on
January 6, 1917, he attended Winegars School. Mr. McMahon was a veteran of
World War II serving in the Army Air Force in the European Theatre. He then
became a seaman in the Merchant Marine retiring in 1973. Mr. McMahon lived in
Estero and Sebring, Fla. for seven years before moving to Beaverton and making
his home with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jay (Gladys) Stone. Besides Mrs. Stone, he is survived by 3
other sisters, Mrs. Inez Hock of Merrill, Mrs. Agnes Howell of Grand Rapids and
Mrs. Dorothy Fetterolf of Beaverton; 4 brothers, Frank of Higgins Lake, Roy of
Holiday Lake, Ill., Robert of Gladwin and Laurence of Sanford. A sister, Mrs.
Hazel Moliterno of Flint, preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry List officiating. A Military
graveside service was by the Gladwin County American Legion Post in the Dale
Cemetery. A Veteran's Memorial service was held at the funeral home Monday at 7
p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 JAMES
ROGERS "JIMMIE" MCMAHON (8 FEB 1940 - 12 APRIL 1953) SERVICES
HELD TODAY FOR BUCKEYE BOY KILLED
IN CAR CRASH THAT CRITICALLY HURT HIS MOTHER Funeral services are being held today for
James Rogers McMahon, 13-year-old Buckeye township boy, who was instantly
killed in a two car crash at Midland early Sunday morning. His mother, Mrs.
Evelyn McMahon, is in critical condition at the Midland hospital with a
fractured skull and serious chest injuries. She has not regained consciousness
since the accident. Leo McMahon, 20, driver of the car and a
brother of James, suffered a broken left arm and head lacerations. Midland city
police, who investigated, said the McMahon car was traveling west on US-10
returning from Bay City. The second car involved, driven by Thomas Conroy, 23,
of Mt. Pleasant, was traveling south on Eastman road. The Conroy car ran a red
light, officers said, and crashed into the side of the McMahon car. Both cars
were demolished. Conroy was not injured, but his companion, William Mullett,
26, of Shepherd, was treated for a lacerated forehead and releashed. Conroy was arrested and was to be arraigned
on a negligent homicide charge. James was hurled from the car, in which he was
riding, to the pavement and died instantly of a fractured skull, internal
injuries and broken limbs. The family was returning from a wedding in Bay City,
relatives said. James McMahon was born in San Antonio,
Texas, Feb. 8, 1940, and returned to Gladwin county as an infant. His father,
George, died in 1941. Survivors are his mother and brother. He was a seventh
grade student in the Hay school and his classmates are to act as pallbearers. Services are to be held this afternoon at
the Hall Funeral Home at 2 p.m. The officiating clergy-men are Rev. Henry
Kreulen, of Bay City, and the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, of the Beaverton Church of
the Brethren. Burial will be made in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-15/1953 Column - 2 Page - 1 LEO
DALE MCMAHON (1933 - ?) LLOYD
FREDERICK MCMAHON (23 MAY 1906 - 11 FEB 1964) RITES
FRIDAY FOR LLOYD MCMAHON Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home for Lloyd Frederick McMahon, 57, who died at Ford
Hospital, Detroit, after an illness of two months. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury,
of Alpena, will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Born in Canada on May 23, 1906, he was
married to the former Elsie Dundas on July 19, 1926 in Flint, and had lived
most of his life in Gladwin County. He was employed as a bookkeeper for Fisher
Construction in Midland at the time of his death and was a member of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Gladwin. Surviving are his wife, Elsie; a daughter, Mrs.
Doris Walters; and two grandsons. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1964 Colum
- 5 Page - 1 LORAYE
C. (LAKE) MCMAHON (17 JUNE 1923 - 6 NOV 1996) MARY
J. (MACK) MCMAHON (24 FEB 1850 - 23 OCT 1930) Mrs.
Jane McMahon, widow of the late George McMahon, died at her home in Arbutus
Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes
Mack and was born Feb. 24, 1850, in the township of Hope, Durham county,
Ontario, Canada. The deceased was a Presbyterian by faith. She is survived by five sons, George, Herb,
Lewis, Fred and Burt, and one daughter, Mrs. Ira Shanahan. Two daughters
preceded her in death, Cora May and Eunice, wife of Walter Thomson. She is also
survived by 27 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two brothers, Joseph and
James Mack of Detroit, three sisters, Mrs. Annie Pethick, Mrs. Dorothy Bourne
of Toronto, Mrs. Rachel Fee of Detroit. Services were conducted by Rev. Leroy M.
Whitney of Gladwin at her home in Arbutus. Interment at Dale cemetery, the
remains being placed in the grave by her late husband who preceded her in 1919. Out of town relatives present were Mrs.
Dorothy Bourne, Mr. and Mrs. George Pethick of Toronto, Ont., James B. Mack and
daughter, Mrs. Fred A. Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thorpe, Mrs. Essie Clark and
daughter Nancy, Donald Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. Chester McMahon and son, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Rousseau, Mr. and Mrs. John Hodge, Leslie McMahon, Mrs. Henry St.
Marys, Mrs. Charles Colloton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shanahan, Mr. and Mrs. James
Shanahan, all from Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Peter and sons of Flint, Mr.
and Mrs. Vital LaPlante and son of Walkerville, Ont., and Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson
and Walter Thomson of St. Ignace. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1930 Column
- 7 Page - 5 ROGER
EARL MCMAHON (14 AUG 1919 - 6 SEP 1981) Roger
Earl McMahon, 62, well known Tobacco Township farmer, died Sunday, Sept. 6, in
the Bay Medical Center following a short illness. Born in Tobacco Township on
August 14, 1919, he had spent his lifetime here. A veteran of the U.S. Navy in
World War II, he was active in farm organizations and civic affairs. He played
baseball, softball and bowled. Mr. McMahon was a member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren and was serving as a trustee. Mr. McMahon was married to the former
Dorothy Geer on May 25, 1940, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by
3 daughters, Grace Stittsworth of Farwell, Mrs. Roger (Gail) Strong of Merrill
and Mrs. Ray (Glenna) Rappley of Midland; 3 brothers, Clarence of Gladwin, Dale
of Houghton Lake and Don of Sarnia, Ont.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kigarr of
Gladwin, Mrs. Marjorie Riegler of Bay City and Mrs. Grace Hawley of Drayton Plains;
8 granddaughters and 2 great granddaughters. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List and the
Rev. Henry List and the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin
County Record dated 09-09/1981 Column- 4 Page - 2 DONALD
H. MCMULLEN (28 JULY 1925 - 8 AUG 1925) FAY
DONALD MCMULLEN (30 APRIL 1901 - NOV 1966) RITES
THURSDAY FOR FAY MCMULLEN Fay Donald McMullen, 65, of Lockwood Beach,
Billings Township, died suddenly Monday morning in the Gladwin Hospital. Mr.
McMullen was born in East Tawas on April 30, 1901. He retired from Buick Motors
in Flint as a tool and die maker in 1964 and moved to Billings Township. He was
married to the former Mildred Monahan on Aug. 26, 1924, in East Tawas. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
sons, Donald of Flushing and Robert of Freeland; two daughters, Mrs. Janette
Irwin of Grand Blanc and Mrs. Donna Messer, Swartz Creek; three brothers, Roy
of Harrison, John of Oscoda and Walter of Flint; five sisters, Mrs. Nellie
Smith, Mio, Mr.s Hazel Tait, East Tawas, Mrs. Mabel LaFayette, Grosse Isle.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-09/1966 Column - 4 Page - 3 MILDRED
J. MCMULLEN (1909 - 1990) DEWEY
M. MEEHAN (18 MARCH 1898 - 16 JAN 1983) Dewey
M. Meehan, 84, of 5083 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 16, in the
Midland Hospital Center after an illness of three months. Born in Jay County,
Ind., on March 18, 1898, he came to Gladwin County 30 years ago. He retired
from Ford Motor Co. after 40 years as a machine setter. Mr. Meehan was a
veteran of World War I and a member of the Dale United Methodist Church. He was
a 50 year member of Doric Masonic Lodge 362 in Richville, Ind. Mr. Meehan and
the former Helen Baughn were married Oct. 28, 1922, in Covington, Ky. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Donald of Dearborn and David of Boston, Mass.; one daughter, Mrs. Billie
(Gloria) Creath of Bradenton, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Maude Sipe of Portland,
Ind.; 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-19/1983 Column - 3 Page - 2 (Bay City Times, Jan.
19, 1983) Services for Mr.
Meehan, 84, who died Sunday in Midland Hospital, were to be held today in the
Dale United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Among the survivors are his wife, Helen; two
sons and a daughter. Friends may call at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. FRANCIS
ANDREW MEEHAN (? - BEF. 6 SEP 2005) DEWEY
M. MEEHAN (18 MARCH 1898 - 16 JAN 1983) DEWEY MEEHAN Dewey M. Meehan, 84, of 5083 Dundas Rd. Beaverton,
died Sunday, Jan. 16, in the Midland Hospital Center after an illness of three
months. Born in Jay County, Ind., on March 18, 1898, he came to Gladwin County
30 years ago. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 40 years as a machine
setter. Mr. Meehan was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Dale
United Methodist Church. He was a 50 year member of Doric Masonic Lodge 362 in
Richville, Ind. Mr. Meehan and the former Helen Baughn were married Oct. 28,1922, in Covington, Ky. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Donald
of Dearborn and David of Boston, Mass.; one daughter, Mrs. Billie (Gloria)
Creath of Bradenton, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Maude Sipe of Portland, Ind.; 12
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 1-19/1983 Column – 3 Page – 2. HELEN
D. (BAUGHN) MEEHAN (8 MAY 1903 - 3 MARCH 1991) HELEN MEEHAN Mrs. Helen D. Meehan,87, of 5083 Dundas Rd.,
Beaverton, died Sunday, March 3, 1991, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland, after a
short illness. Born in Ridgeville, Ind., May 8, 1903, she moved to Gladwin County in 1953. She was a
member of the Dale United Methodist Church. The former Helen Baughn, she was married to Dewey
Meehan, Oct. 28,1922, in Covington, Ky. He preceded her in death Jan. 16. 1983. Surviving are 2 sons, Donald of Beaverton and David
of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. A daughter, Gloria Creath,
preceded her in death in 1987. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Dale
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Lamer officiated and burial was in the Tobacco
Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dale church. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 3-6/1991 Column – 6
Page – 2. TIMOTHY
F. MEEHAN (25 NOV 1950 - 6 SEP 2005) Timothy
F. Meehan, 54, of He had
worked for J.C. Penney, Chemical Bank, Collinson Construction, and for the past
27 years for Operating Engineers and was a member of Local 324. Tim will be
missed by his wife, Ilene; his children, Sara (Michael) Sheets of Beaverton,
Holly Meehan of Beaverton, and Tyler Meehan of Ft. Myer, Virginia; his mother,
Helen Therese (LePage) Meehan; brothers and sisters, Maureen (Dave) Polash,
Dennis (Ann) Meehan, Michael (Darlene) Meehan, Patrick Meehan, Brian (JoAnne)
Meehan, and Kathleen (Glen) Blackwood; grandchildren, Mikayla Sheets, Tayler
Sheets, and Austin Sheets. He was predeceased by his father, Francis Andrew
Meehan. Services
were held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, ALTA
MAE ( MRS. VERNON MERCER---Alta Mae Mercer died
Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, at 3 o'clock at her home in Tobacco township, from
pneumonia, following influenza. She was bron Aug. 31, 1894, and was married
March 23, 1916, to Vern Mercer. She is survived by her husband and one son,
William, aged 20 months. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1918 Column - 4 Page
- 5 MRS. VERNON MERCER---Alta Mae Hull was born
in She leaves to mourn her husband and son; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hull; three brothers, Al Hull of Winegar, Frank
Hull and Ray Hull of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Zepha Hornish of North
Manchester, Ind., Mrs. Myrtle Minsel of Roanoke, Ind., and Mrs. Mamie Cox of
Beaverton, Mich.; besides a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at the home Saturday
morning, Dec. 14, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Perry Arnold, followed by
burial in Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Clyde Walton, Perry Cowell, Vallie
Knox, David Mote, Otis Cox and Clarence Glidden. Gladwin County Record dated
12-19/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 JAMES
V. MERCER (5 JAN 1934 - ?) JOSIE
B. (KINTNER) MERCER (21 AUG 1899 - 25 MARCH 1987) Mrs.
Josie B. Mercer, 87, of Surviving are 2 sons, William and James of
Beaverton; 5 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Baldwin of Bay City, Mrs. Dola Kleinhardt
of Clare, Mrs. Donald (Mary Ellen) Brown of Midland, Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) Sharp
of Beaverton and Mrs. Charles (Coralie) Cassiday of Thonotossa, Fla.; 2
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Miller of Luzerne and Mrs. Edna Diem of Gladwin; 24
grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. A daughter, Betty Sutherland, died in
November 1950. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and
burial was in KRISTOPHER
LAYNE MERCER (2 JUNE 1991 - 29 AUG 1995) KRISTOPHER LAYNE MERCER Kristopher Layne Mercer, 4, of Beaverton, died
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995 at his home following a 2-year illness. He was born June
2, 1991 in Midland. Surviving are his mother, Tracy Cingano of
Beaverton; father, Layne Mercer of Beaverton; one brother, Devin James Cingano, at home; grandparents,
James and Shirley Mercer of Beaverton, and Joyce Sersaw of Beaverton; and his
great-grandmother, Marjorie Sersaw of Gladwin. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel with the Rev.
Donald Keen officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Tobacco Township.
Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday) from noon to 9 p.m.
Gladwin County Record dated 8-30/1955 Column – 1 Page – 6. SHIRLEY
A. MERCER (28 FEB 1938 - ?) ILLNESS
FATAL TO VERN MERCER Vernon C. Mercer, 65, well-known Surviving are his wife Josie; two sons,
William and James, of Beaverton; five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Baldwin, of Bay
City, Mrs. Dola Kleinhardt, of Clare, Mrs. Barbara Shreeve, of Beaverton, Mrs.
Mary Ellen Brown and Mrs. Coralie Cassiday of Midland; three sisters, Mrs.
Perry Cowell, of Clare, Mrs. Robert Brown, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Frank Turner,
of Midland; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2
p.m. at the MINA
(HOOPER) METCALF (2 JAN 1899 - 14 SEP 1983) Mina
Hooper Metcalf, 84, of the Beaverton Manor, died Thursday, Sept. 14, in the Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elwood
(Eva) Hund of Beaverton and Mrs. Robert (Blanche) Miller of Auburn; 2 sisters,
Mrs. Rose Davis and Mrs. Edith Wilkinson of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Glen Hooper
of Edenville and Earl and Fred Hooper of Beaverton; 7 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the
JAMES
H. METHNER (2 JAN 1901 - 10 DEC 1989) James
H. Methner, 88, of Surviving is a step-son, Larry Tallmadge of LEONA
E. (MCKIBBIN) METHNER (28 JAN 1907 - 4 FEB 1979) Mrs.
Leona E. Methner, 73, of Mrs. Methner was a member of the Beaverton
United Presbyterian Church. She helped her husband operate Methner Oil Co. and
the Gem Theatre for many years. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Larry Tallmadge of KATHRYN
P. (AYLSWORTH) MEWHINEY (22 AUG 1952 - 15 MARCH 1990) Kathryn
P. Mewhiney, 37, of Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
daughters, Amy and Holly, at home; her parents, Merle and Elsie Aylsworth of
Gladwin; in-laws, Jerry and Shirley Mewhiney of Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was
in MICHAEL
B. MEWHINEY (1948 - ?) LOUIS
H. MICHAUD (22 MARCH 1865 - 12 JUNE 1960) LOUIS
MICHAUD, 95, DIED SUNDAY One of His survivors include two sons, Louis of
Detroit and Fred of California; a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Turner, of Services were held at the Hall Funeral Home
Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ross Tracy officiating. Burial was in Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-15/1960 Column - 2 Page - 1 ELIZABETH
L. (FRECKER) MIDKIFF (9 DEC 1874 - FEB 1957) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. ELIZABETH MIDKIFF Funeral services were held for Mrs.
Elizabeth L. Midkiff, 83, on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. Henry Hall was the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Midkiff died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Bruckner, in Elizabeth L. Frecker was born on December 9,
1874 in Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clara
Bruckner of GEORGE
E. MIDKIFF (16 SEP 1865 - 30 JULY 1950) SERVICES
TODAY FOR GEORGE MIDKIFF George Midkiff, 84, passed away at the home
of his daughter in Mr. Midkiff was born in Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; one
daughter, Mrs. Clara Bruckner, of LETTIE
L. (HESS) MIDKIFF (25 SEP 1885 - 29 MAY 1985) Lettie
L. Midkiff, 99, of 3900 S. M-18, The former Lettie Hess, she was married to
Otis Midkiff Jan. 30, 1906, in Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Services were by the Golden Rod Rebekah
Lodge and burial was in the OTIS
MIDKIFF (1884 - 9 JUNE 1974) Otis
Midkiff, 90, a long time resident of Surviving are his wife, Lettie; and a
daughter, Mrs. Eiva L. Page, both of ?
MILLER (1 JULY 1904? - 28 AUG 1905) - 1 year old. AUSTIN
B. MILLER (16 OCT 1863 - 15 MARCH 1947) Austin
B. Miller, 83, died on Saturday, March 15, at his home in Mr. Miller was born in Surviving besides his widow, Zadie, are one
son, Ralph Miller, of Lansing; three daughters, Mrs. Maude Miller, of Billings,
Mrs. Mae Kipp, of Charlotte, and Mrs. Fern Johnson, of Flint; one sister, Mrs.
Dill Inman, of Eaton Rapids; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1947 Column - 3 Page - 1 CARL
C. MILLER (2 SEP 1928 - ?) CLAYTON
R. MILLER (12 JAN 1875 - 27 AUG 1940) SERVICES
HELD AT DALE FOR CLAYTON R. MILLER Funeral services were held at the Surviving are his wife, two children, Arthur
and Irene at home, two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Galliver of DONALD
H. MILLER (1923 - ?) EDWARD
A. MILLER (1 APRIL 1876 - 2 MARCH 1910) The
body of Edward Miller who was killed in a train wreck and snowslide near FLOYD
MILLER (22 JAN 1884 - 20 SEP 1894) - Son of David & June Miller. JESSE
MILLER (1880 - 1958) JUNE
M. MILLER (30 MAY 1925 - 14 SEP 1992) June
M. Miller, 67, of Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, Rickey, Randall and Rodney of Carson City; one daughter, Mrs. Edmond
(Rebecca) Charbonneau of Saginaw; 2 brothers, Robert and Richard of Saginaw; 12
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home; Beaverton Chapel. Bill Hubler officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-16/1992 Column - 1 Page - 2 MELVINA
E. (BARNUM) MILLER (31 AUG 1879 - 13 MARCH 1954) SERVICES
HELD FOR FORMER RESIDENT Funeral services for Melvina E. Miller, 74,
were held at Woodland on Monday morning, March 15, and a prayer service at the
Dale Methodist church in the afternoon, with the Rev. Donald Lee Roberts
officiating. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Melvina E. Barnum was born
near Woodland on August 31, 1879, the youngest daughter of John R. and Martha
E. Shores Barnum. She was married to William M. Miller on December 14, 1902, at
Beaverton, where they resided on a farm near Dale for 40 years. In 1942 they
moved to Gladwin where Mr. Miller died on March 21, 1945. Before her marriage Mrs. Miller taught music
in nearby communities from Woodland to Nashville, traveling by horse and buggy.
After her marriage she taught piano at her home in Beaverton and also in
Gladwin. Mrs. Miller passed away at a nursing home at Hastings on March 13. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Daisy Tyler;
one brother, J. Leon Barnum; 13 nieces and nine nephews and a number of other
relatives. Gladwin County Record dated 03-17/1954 Column - 8 Page - 1 MERTLE
MILLER (1876 - 1943) NOTA
NELDA MILLER (28 APRIL 1932 - 11 NOV 1989) OLIVE
MILLER (1877 - 1957) ROSCOE
MILLER (1904 - 1905) SARAH
MILLER (ABT. 1869 - 1889) - Broken
Headstone. Sarah, wife of Clem Miller, died Monday
night, of malarial fever. She was about 20 years of age, and had resided here
only a few months. Gladwin County Record dated 10-04/1889 Column - 5 Page - 5 WILLIAM
A. MILLER (21 MAY 1887 - 23 APRIL 1954) WILLIAM
MILLER DIES AT HIS HOME Funeral services for William A. Miller, 66,
were held on Monday afternoon from the Dale Methodist Church. The Revs. Henry
Kreulen and Lawrence Grubaugh officiated and burial was made in the Dale
cemetery. Mr. Miller was born in Rocky Ridge, Ohio, on May 21, 1887, the son of
Otto H. and Ida Miller. On January 30, 1907, he married Miss Maude A. Miller in
Gibsonberg, Ohio. They came to Gladwin county and settled on a farm in Billings
township 43 years ago. Mr. Miller also worked as an interior decorator. Five
years ago, due to ill health, he retired from farming and built a home in Sun
Valley, Tobacco township, where he passed away suddenly Friday, April 23, from
a heart attack. Mr. Miller was an ardent hunter and
fisherman, a truly great sportsman, and wa busy on the morning of his death
making preparations for his trout fishing trip. His creel and rod were all
ready for his trip. Surviving, besides his wife, Maude, are two
daughters, Evelyn Snide and Eleanor Jardis, both of Midland; one brother,
Edward Miller, of Oak Harbor, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Oestreich, of
Graytown, Ohio; also two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Earl Colbeck, Shirley
Brown, Charles Brown, J. Tremaine, Fred Woodby, Carl Jensen. Honorary pallbearers
were Charles Mangus, Gus Ferg, Robert Cochran and Gordon Dundas. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-28/1954 Column - 4 Page - 1
WILLIAM
MILTON MILLER (20 SEP 1874 - 21 MARCH 1945) WILLIAM
M. MILLER DIES HERE William Milton Miller, 70, died Wednesday,
March 21 at his home in Gladwin. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March
28, at the Hall Funeral Home, and burial took place in the Dale cemetery. Elder
S. Pendleton of the Brethren church officiated. Mr. Miller was born in Pennslyvania on
September 20, 1874, and was married to Miss Melvina E. Barnum of Woodland,
Barry County, in December, 1902. He operated a farm in Tobacco township for 65
years, and upon retiring four years ago, moved to Gladwin. Surviving are his wife, and two sisters,
Mrs. Effie Greenwood of Orlando, Florida and Mrs. J. H. Galliver of Flint,
besides several nephews and nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1945 Column - 8 Page - 1 ZADIE
L. (HARTMAN) MILLER (1 APRIL 1866 - 30 JUNE 1956) MRS.
ZADI MILLER, 90, PASSES AWAY Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs.
Zadi Lois Miller, 90-year-old resident of Gladwin county, who passed away at
her home June 30 following an illness of one year. The former Zadi Hartman was
born April 1 , 1866 in Sandusky county, Ohio. She married Austin B. Miller on
October 14, 1887, at Helena, Ohio. They came to Gladwin county in 1910 where
she lived on a farm until she moved to Beaverton about 12 years ago. She was a
member of the Church of the Nazerene. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Maude
Miller of Beaverton, Mrs. May M. Kipp of Charlotte, Mrs. Fern Johnson of Flint;
a son, Ralph of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Her
husband preceded her in death in 1947, and one son, Ray also is deceased. Services were held Monday at the Church of
the Nazerene with the Rev. Allen Cobb officiating and the grandsons as
pallbearers. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-04/1956 Column - 2 Page - 1 ANN
ETTA (TOLLY) MISHLER (23 OCT 1929 - 25 AUG 1985) Ann
E. Mishler, 55, of 1857 Glidden Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, at her
home following a long illness. Born in Temperance Oct. 23, 1929. She moved to
Gladwin County 45 years ago. She was a member of the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren, the Farm Bureau and was a sales clerk at Agin's in Beaverton. The
former Ann Tolly, she was married to Robert J. Mishler July 17, 1948, in Hope. Surviving are 4 sons, Robert Jr. of Sanford,
William of Clare, Stephen and John of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Susan Mapes of
Olivet, Beatrice Grant and Carol Brown of Beaverton; 6 brothers, John of Niles,
Dewitt, Richard and Lowell of Midland, James of Beaverton and Milton of Hope
and 13 grandchildren. A granddaughter preceded her in death in 1976. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Michael Clark officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-28/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 HENRY
MISHLER (17 DEC 1867 - 14 JUNE 1943) Henry Mishler Dies Henry Mishler died Tuesdayn night
at his home 1½ miles east of Beaverton. Funeral arrangements are not yet
completed. Gladwin County Record dated 6-16/1943 Column – 3 Page – 4. Mr and Mrs John Mishler and daughter and Mrs Myrtle
Mishler of Roann, Ind., attended the funeral of Henry Mishler Friday. Gladwin
County Record dated 6-23/1943 Column – 5 Page – 8. LANDA
MISHLER (18 NOV 1905 - 11 MAY 1966) LANDA
MISHLER DIES SUDDENLY Landa Mishler, 60, of Beaverton, died
suddenly Wednesday evening in the Gladwin Hospital. Born in South Whitney, Ind.
on Nov. 18, 1905, he had resided in Gladwin County 52 years. Mr. Mishler was
employed by Dow Chemical Company and was a member of the Beaverton Church of
The Brethren. He was married to the fomer Mary Stern in Beaverton on April 28,
1928. Besides his wife, he is survived by three
sons, Robert, of Beaverton, James, Chesaning, and Richard of Santingo, Chile;
two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Shaffer, of Beaverton, and Mary Ella, at home; two
sisters; Mrs. Howard Malcomnson and Mrs. Lester McKimmy, both of Beaverton; and
20 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-18/1966 Column
- 5 Page - 1 MARY
G. (STERN) MISHLER (28 JUNE 1907 - 27 DEC 1975) Mrs.
Mary G. Mishler, 68, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Dec. 27, at her home at 1855
Glidden Road, after a long illness. Born in Arcadia, Neb., on June 28, 1907,
she had lived in Gladwin County 56 years. Mrs. Mishler was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren and had taught in the Beaverton school system
12 years before retiring. She was married to Landa Mishler on April 28, 1928,
in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1965. Survivors include three sons, Robert of
Beaverton, James of Chesaning and Richard of Ann Arbor; two daughters, Mrs.
Donald (Nancy) Shaffer and Mrs. Dennis (Mary Ella) Agin of Beaverton; one
brother, Harry Stern of Arizona; one sister Elva Hoisington of California; 24
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1975 Column - 6 Page - 2 MARY
ELLA MISHLER (5 MARCH 1871 - 28 AUG 1940) SERVICES
HELD SATURDAY FOR MRS. HENRY MISHLER Services were held Saturday, August 31, at
the Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Mary Ella Mishler, who died Wednesday at
her home near Beaverton. Mary Ella Smith was born March 5, 1871 in Wabash,
Indiana, and was married to Henry Mishler September 28, 1889. Surviving her are her husband, Henry, four
sons, Don of Servia, Indiana, Ray of Butternut, Paul and Landa of Beaverton,
Mrs. Iva McKimmy of Beaverton and Mrs. Lois Malcomnson of Johannesburg. Rev.
Perry Hoover conducted the services at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-04/1940 Coumn - 6 Page - 1 NORA
L. (BERGMAN) MISHLER (18 MARCH 1903 - 4 JAN 1990) Nora
L. (Mishler) Holstrom, 86, of Coleman, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990, in the
Frankenmuth Convalescent Center. Born in Beaverton, March 18, 1903, she had
lived there for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren. The former Nora Bergman, she was married to Paul Mishler, Dec.
20, 1919, in Beaverton. He died in 1958. She then married Oscar Holstrom, May
3, 1975, in Coleman, he preceded her in death in 1984. Surviving are 2 daughters, Vivian Brugger of
Coleman and Laveria Kennedy of Saginaw; a step-son, Larry Holstrom of Muskegon;
a step-daughter, Virginia Murray of North Bradley; 22 grandchildren and 30
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Paul in 1977 and Olan
in 1984 and a great grandchild, Kayle Brugger in 1986. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Coleman Wesleyan Church. The Rev. Stephen Skinner and the Rev. Al Springer
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of
the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Coleman. Gladwin County Record dated 01-10/1990
Column - 5 Page - 2 OLAN
B. MISHLER (15 AUG 1930 - 22 DEC 1985) Olan
B. Mishler, 54, of Columbiaville and formerly of Beaverton, died Dec. 22, in
St. Joseph Hospital, Flint, after an illness of four months. Born in Beaverton
Aug. 15, 1930, he graduated from Beaverton High School and received his
bachelor's and master's degree from Michigan State University. He was assistant
principal at Lakeville High School 27 years until illness force him to retire
Aug. 6. He was married to the former Vivian Huggett in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Dan of Hartland and Doug of Grand Rapids; and 3 daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Paula)
Goyt of Harrison, Trina of Flint and Pam at home. A memorial service was held
in Columbiaville. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 PAUL
MISHLER, JR (21 FEB 1926 - 16 NOV 1977) Paul
Mishler Jr., 51, of 1855 Glidden Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, November 16,
at his home following an illness of 6 weeks. Born in Detroit February 21, 1926,
he had lived most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Mishler and the former
Miss Betty Lorraine Fassett were married June 2, 1946, in Beaverton. He was a
machinist employed at Homestead Tool Co., Beaverton, and was a veteran of World
War II. Surviving are his wife, Betty; mother and
step-father Oscar and Nora Holstron of North Bradley, 4 sons, Dennis of Lupton,
David of Bay City, Thomas of California, and Tim of the U.S. Air Force; one
daughter, Becky at home; one brother, Olan of Columbiaville; 2 sisters, Mrs.
John (Vivian) Brugger of Coleman and Mrs. Leslie (LaVera) Kennedy of Shields;
and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at
Beaverton Chapel, Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark H. Moore officiating.
Interment was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-23/1977 Column -
4 Page - 2 PAUL
MISHLER, SR (31 JAN 1900 - 24 DEC 1958) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO PAUL MISHLER Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Paul Mishler, 58,
well-known Beaverton man who passed away December 24, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John Brugger, of Coleman, following a long illness. The Rev.
Carl Hilbert officiated at the service and was assisted by the Rev. Clyde
Marshall, of the Pilgrim Holiness church in Coleman. Burial was made in Dale
Cemetery. Mr. Mishler was born January 31, 1900 at
North Manchester, Indiana, the son of the late Henry and Ella Mishler. In 1914
he came with his parents to Gladwin County and spent the remainder of his life
here. On December 20, 1919 he was married to the former Miss Nora Bergman at
Beaverton. He was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and served
on the board of education of the Beaverton Rural School for several years. He
was employed at Robinson Industries until he became ill several months ago. Surviving him are his wife Nora; two sons,
Paul Jr., of Beaverton, and Olan of Otisville; two daughters Mrs. Vivian
Brugger, of Coleman, and Mrs. Laveria Kennedy, of Saginaw; a brother, Landa
Mishler of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Mrs. Lester McKimmy and Mrs. Howard
Malcomnson, of Beaverton; and 13 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
12-31/1958 Column - 4 Page - 1 ROBERT
JOSEPH MISHLER, SR (13 JUNE 1929 - 21 JUNE 1987) Robert
J. Mishler, 58, of 2950 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, June 21, in St.
Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Beaverton June 13,
1929, he had spent his lifetime there. Mr. Mishler worked in maintenance for
the Beaverton schools, farmed and sold fertilizer for Na-Churs Plant Food Co.
He served on the Beaverton Board of Education for 17 years until retiring in
1982. Mr. Mishler was president of the AFL-CIO Local 582, a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren and Gladwin County Farm Bureau. Mr. Mishler
married the former Ann Tolly July 17, 1948 in Hope, She died Aug. 21, 1985. He
then married the former Sharon Govitz May 24, 1986, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
William of Clare, Steven and John of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Susan Mapes
of Norway, Mrs. Patricia Grant and Mrs. Carol Brown of Beaverton; 2 brothers,
James of Chesaning and Richard of Miami, Fla.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nancy Shaffer of
Beaverton and Mrs. Mary Ella Agin of Midland; and 14 grandchildren. Services
were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren. The Rev. Mike Clark and the Rev. Duane Koontz officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-24/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2 ANNA
S. (SCHWELEN) MITCHELL (19 AUG 1895 - 29 DEC 1983) Anna
S. Mitchell, 88, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Dec. 29, in Durham County General
Hospital, Durham, N.C., after a long illness. Born in Elkton on August 19,
1895, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. The former Anna
Schwelen, she was married to Harry Mitchell Sr. on June 30, 1911, in Saginaw.
He preceded her in death October 8, 1971. Survivors include 2 sons, Harry Jr. and
Wallace of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ron (Marion) Ross of Butner, N.C. and
Mrs. Dale (Muriel) Anderson of Durham, N.C.; 21 grandchildren; 37 great
grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1984 Column - 4 Page – 2 (Midland Daily News, Dec. 31, 1983) Anna S. Mitchell, 88,
formerly of Beaverton, died Dec. 29, 1983 at Durham County General Hospital in
Durham, NC. She was born in
Elkton on Aug. 19, 1895. She spent most of her life in the Beaverton area. She married Harry
Mitchell on June 30, 1911 in Saginaw. He died in October 1971. She leaves two sons,
Harry Mitchell Jr., of Beaverton, Wallace Mitchell, of Beaverton; two
daughters, Mrs. Ron (Marion) Ross, of Butner, N.C. and Mrs. Dale (Murial)
Anderson, of Durham, N.C. She also is survived by 21 grandchildren, 37
great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services are Monday at 1 p.m. at the Beaverton Chapel of Hall Funeral Home. She
will be buried at Dale Cemetery in Gladwin County. Friends may call after noon
on Sunday. CLYDE
MITCHELL (27 SEP 1905 - 1 MAY 1909) Clyde,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mitchell, died May 1 from typhoid fever. He was 13
years of age. Deceased was accidentally shot in the head about a year and a
half ago, and he had never fully recovered from this injury. He leaves a
father, mother and six brothers to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held
May 3 at the hall, conducted by Rev. Johnson. Interment in the Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1909 Column - 6 Page - 1 DANIEL
C. MITCHELL (1854 - 1936) ESSIE
V. (SMITH) MITCHELL (1896 - 1994) ETHLY
W. MITCHELL (1891 - 1977) HARRY
E. MITCHELL, SR (13 OCT 1889 - 8 OCT 1971) Services
were held Monday for Harry Mitchell, Sr., 81, of Beaverton, who died Friday,
October 8, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following an illness of two years.
Born in Metamora, Ohio, October 13, 1889, he had been a resident of Gladwin
County since 1902. Mr. Mitchell and the former Miss Anna Schwalm were married
June 30, 1911, in Saginaw. He was employed by Consumers Power Company at the
Beaverton dam as operator from 1919 to 1954 when he retired. Surviving are his wife, Anna; two daughters,
Mrs. Marion (Ronald) Ross of Beaverton, and Mrs. Murial (Dale) Anderson of
Durham, N. C.; two sons, Harry Jr. and Wallace, both of Beaverton; a sister,
Mrs. Edith Carpenter of California; 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren,
and five great great grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. The Rev. Jack Gray officiated at the
services at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, and burial was in Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-13/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 HERMAN
L. MITCHELL (1 JUNE 1899 - 4 MAY 1964) RITES
THURSDAY FOR HERMAN MITCHELL Herman L. Mitchell, 64, retired Beaverton
grocer, died Monday at Goodrich following a short illness. Born in Rhodes on
June 1, 189, he came to Gladwin County from Mills Township, Midland County, 18
years ago. He operated a grocery store in Beaverton 17 years before his
retirement. He was married to the former Laura Gray on May 27, 1922, in
Gladwin. Survivors besides his wife, Laura, are one
son, Richard, of Kankakee, Ill.; four daughters, Mrs. Joyce Hughs, of Goodrich,
Ruth Ann, and Mrs. Margaret Broka, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Eleanor Breault, of
Battle Creek; a brother, Oakley, of Saginaw; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Streeter,
of Hope, and Mrs. Hanna Sirrine, of Midland; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Methodist Church. The Rev. Gordon Showers will officiate
and burial is in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1964
Column - 1 Page - 1 HOWARD
G. MITCHELL (6 MAY 1926 - 10 JAN 1972) IRVING
GLEN MITCHELL (17 JULY 1893 - 12 AUG 1957) LAURA
M. (GRAY) MITCHELL (11 OCT 1903 - 24 APRIL 1993) Laura
M. Mitchell, 89, of 205 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Saturday, April 24, 1993,
in the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness.
Born in Mills Townshiip, Oct. 11, 1903, she came to Gladwin County in 1946 from
Midland County. She owned Mitchell's Grocery in Beaverton and retired in 1963.
Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church. The former
Laura Gray she was married to Herman Mitchell May 27, 1922, in Gladwin. He
preceded her in death May 4, 1964. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. William
(Margaret) Broka and Mrs. Glenn (Ruth Ann) Beebe of Beaverton, Mrs. Jerry
(Joyce) Hughes of Goodrich and Mrs. Michael (Eleanor) Breault of Battle Creek;
one son, Richard of Kankakee, Ill.; one brother, Joe of Mills Township; one
sister, Lida Siebert of Midland; 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clifford and Lloyd, 3 sisters, Ida
Tolly, Agnes Wirtz and Ella Mae Muir, and one great grandson. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Beaverton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dean Wyllys officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Visiting Nurses Assoc. or the Beaverton United Methodist Church. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-28/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2
LEON
S. MITCHELL (4 MARCH 1896 - 18 NOV 1961) FORMER
RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY Leon S. Mitchell, 65, of 905 W. Baltimore
Blvd., Flint, died suddenly Saturday at Houghton Lake of a heart attack. A
retired Flint auto dealer, he was born in Metamora, Ohio, on March 4, 1896. He
was married to the former Essie Smith on Nov. 30, 1916 in Beaverton. Survivors include his widow, Essie; two
daughters, Mrs. Erma Simberg, of Flint, and Mrs. Doris Hengy, of Clio; a son,
Robert, of Flushing; a brother, Harry Mitchell, of Beaverton, and a sister,
Mrs. Edith Carpenter, of California; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held in Flint Tuesday
at 1 p.m., the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-22/1961 Column - 7 Page - 2 MARY
M. MITCHELL (1900 - 1992) MARGARET
"MAUDE" L. (DRAKE) MITCHELL (ABT 19 JULY 1888 - 6 OCT 1914) Maude L. Drake Mitchell died Oct. 6 at the
home of Clarence Mitchell, at the age of 26 years, 2 months and 17 days. She
leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Willard Mitchell, her brother Roy and an
aged grandfather. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1914 Column - 1 Page - 8 RALPH
W. MITCHELL (1913 - 1922) RICHARD
C. MITCHELL (1928 - 10 JULY 1995) Richard
Mitchell, 66, of Kankakee, Ill. and formerly of Beaverton, died Monday, July
10, 1995. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Beaverton United
Methodist Church. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service at the
church. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6 UNA
O. MITCHELL (1865 - 1931) WILLARD
A. MITCHELL (30 JULY 1886 - 28 JUNE 1946) FORMER
BEAVERTON RESIDENT DIES Willard Mitchell, 60, died at his home in
Pine Run on Friday, June 28. Mr. Mitchell was born in Fulton county, Ohio, on
July 30, 1886, spending part of his life in Beaverton. He is survived by his
wife, Margaret; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, of Beaverton; two brothers,
Harry, of Beaverton and Leon, of Flint; one sister, Mrs. Edith Mitchell Nash,
of Flint. Funeral services were held at 12:30, Monday at the Groves Funeral
Home in Flint. Burial was in the Dale cemetery, where a prayer service was
conducted by Rev. E. S. Hollinger, of the Beaverton Brethren church. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-03/1946 Column - 1 Page - 4 JOHN
W. MOGG (1871 - 1948) RALPH
EMERSON MOGG (29 AUG 1905 - Bet. 18 DEC 1933 - 27 MAY 1934) OFFICERS
PROBE MYSTERY DEATH Midland county authorities are continuing
their investigation into the cause of the death of Ralph Emerson Mogg, whose
body was found in the Tittabawassee river two miles south of Edenville Sunday
by fishermen. Mogg was last seen December 18 when he left to go hunting with
two companions. He separated from the other two, and they returned home without
finding him. Officials could find no clue to his disappearance at that time.
His disappearance followed an auto accident in which he and his two companions
had been. His companions reported the crash, returned to the scene, but could
not find Mogg. He was reported to have had between $15 and
$25 on his person he left on the day of his disappearance. The body, almost
beyond recognition, was identified by clothing. Cause of death was tentatively
set as drowned. Mogg was born August 29, 1905, in Alfred,
New York. Surviving are his father, John Mogg, of Rosebush; two brothers, Rex,
of Pontiac; and Robert of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Jerry Greer, of Gladwin. Burial services were held yesterday morning
at the Dale cemetery, Reverend Raymond Norton of Beaverton officiating. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-31/1934 Column - 2 Page - 1 REX
WILLIAM MOGG (19 MARCH 1900 - 25 MAY 1963) KILLED
BY CAR NEAR LOOMIS Rex Mogg, 63, of Beaverton, was instantly
killed when he was struck by a car on a road near Loomis Saturday night. State
Police officers reported Mogg was hit by a car driven by Richard Lang, 29, of
Highland Park. Mogg was in the center of the road when he was struck, the
officers said. Riding with Lang were R. L. Winchester, Highland Park, and Dora
Rice, of Minden. All three were reported injured when their vehicle left the
highway after the accident and were taken to the Midland Hospital. Born on March 19, 1900, in Alfred, N.Y., Mr.
Mogg was a self employed auto mechanic. A veteran of World War II, he had lived
in Gladwin County for 52 years. A sister, Mrs. Jerry (Marie) Geer, of
Beaverton, survives him. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home with Elder Alva Pendleton officiating. Burial services were
held in Beaverton Cemetery under the auspices of the Beaverton V.F.W. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-29/1963 Column - 1 Page - 1 SUSAN
MOGG (1876 - 1913) MARY
M. (BURGESS) MOLL (12 DEC 1895 - 3 DEC 1976) Mrs.
Mary M. Moll, 80, of Gladwin, died Friday, Dec. 3, in the Gladwin Nursing Home
following a long illness. Born in Michigan on December 12, 1895, she had spent
most of her life in Gladwin County. Surviving are one great-granddaughter and 2
great great grandchildren; and one brother Arthur Burgess of Florida. Services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David Frederick officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-08/1976
Column - 8 Page - 5 CORA
(MERCER) MOLTER (1866 - 1935) JACOB
MOLTER (? - 7 SEP 1904) - Husband of Thresie Molter - 72 yrs & 22 days. JOHN
J. MOLTER (13 OCT 1878 - 18 MARCH 1955) SERVICES
HELD FOR JOHN J. MOLTER John J. Molter, 7, passed away Friday
evening at his home in Beaverton following a lingering illness. He was born in
Huron County on October 13, 1878, the son of Jacob and Rosa Molter. He moved to
Gladwin County in 1895 and has resided here since. On October 20, 1908, he
married Mrs. Cora Mercer who died in August 1935. In March 1936 he married Mrs.
Mabel McCormick, who died a few years later. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. George
Hooper of Beaverton, Mrs. Lavina O'Neill of California and Mrs. Mable Watson of
Chicago; one brother, Alfred Molter of Mullberry Grove, Ill. Mr. Molter was a
member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ and of
the Beaverton F. & A.M. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at
2:00 p.m. at the Beaverton L.D.S. Church with Elder Albert Seymour officiating.
Burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-23/1955
Column - 7 Page - 1 LEWIS
H. MOLTER (1874 - 10 MAY 1945) LONG-TIME
TOBACCO RESIDENT DIES Rev. Hollinger, of Beaverton, read the
funeral services Monday, May 14 at 2 p.m., for Lewis Molter, Tobacco township,
who died May 10, at the University of Michigan Hospital. After the services at
Brethren Church, the burial took place at Dale cemetery. Born in Huron county, 1874, he resided in
Gladwin county for 47 years. His death followed an illness of a month.
Unmarried, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Rosa Molter, Beaverton, brothers
John and George of Beaverton, and sisters, Mrs. Maggie Hooper, Beaverton; Mrs.
Mary Bearse, Ann Arbor; Mrs. Lavina O'Neil, Englewood, California; Mrs. Mabelle
Watson, Chicago. Gladwin County Record dated 05-16/1945 Column - 4 Page -
1 ROSA
T. MOLTER (1 MAY 1856 - 23 SEP 1945) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. ROSA MOLTER Mrs. Rosa T. Molter, 89, died at a Bay City
Nursing home Sunday, September 23. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the
Brethren church, Beaverton, at 2 p.m. with burial in the Dale cemetery. Rev. E.
S. Hollinger officiated. Mrs. Molter was born in Buffalo, NY., on May
1, 1856, and was married to Alfred Molter on September 24, 1872 in Kilmanagh,
Huron county. Mr. Molter passed away about 35 years ago. Mrs. Molter has lived
in Tobacco township for nearly 50 years. She was a member of the Brethren
church and the parish Women's society. Surviving are two sons, John and Alfred of
Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hooper, of Beaverton, Mrs. Mary Bease,
of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Levina O'Neill, of Englewood, California, and Mrs. Mabelle
Watson, of Chicago; 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a
great-great-grandson. Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1945 Column - 3 Page -
1 B.
JOSEPH MOORE (29 JAN 1907 - 15 FEB 1977) B.
Joseph Moore, 70, of 2998 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, February 15 at
the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in Howard City,
January 29, 1907, he was employed at Fisher Body Fleetwood Division, Detroit,
and lived in Lincoln Park before moving to Gladwin County 10 years ago. Active
in the Boy Scouts of America, he was also a life member of the National Rifle
Association. Mr. Moore and his wife the former Eva Sybert were married May 14,
1929, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and she suvives him. Other survivors are a daughter, Miss Mary
Moore, of Davisburg; 2 sons, Don of Ypsilanti, and John of Lincoln Park; a
sister, Mrs. Georgia Stressman of Grand Rapids; and 5 grandchildren. Services
were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home - Beaverton Chapel with the
Rev. David Frederick officiating and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-23/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2 CHARLES
R. MOORE (30 SEP 1892 - 25 JAN 1977) Charles
R. Moore, 84, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, at his home at 2995 Calhoun
Rd., Beaverton, following a long illness. Born in Ensley on September 30, 1892,
he came to Gladwin County in 1955. Mr. Moore was employed in the tool and die
field and worked from Brown Machine Co. in Beaverton from September 1955 until
his retirement on January 1, 1966. He was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Beaverton and a member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge No. 453. Mr.
Moore and the former Marian Hendrickson were married on July 25, 1949, in
Toledo, Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Mollie Long of Lansing; one brother, Joseph of Beaveerton; and
one sister Mrs. Georgia Stressman of Grand Rapids. Services were held Friday at
2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David Frederick
and the Rev. Roger Browne officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A
Masonic Memorial Service was held Thursday at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-02/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2 DAVID
L. MOORE (1945 - 1967) EVA
L. (SYBERT) MOORE (10 SEP 1908 - 3 AUG 2003) Eva
L. Moore, 94, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away Aug. 3, 2003 at the Gladwin
Living Centre in Gladwin, Michigan. She was born Sept. 10, 1908 to Simon and
Racheal (Rogers) Syfert in Herrick, Illinois She
was a homemaker who moved to Gladwin in 1967, having previously lived in
Lincoln Park. She
married B. Joseph Moore on May 14, 1929 in Bowling Green, Ohio; he preceded her
in death in 1977. She is survived by her daughter Miss Mary
Moore of White Lake; sons Don (Kris) Moore of Milan and John Moore of Detroit;
seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister Jessie Landers of
Herrick, Illinois; brother Nobel Syfert of Herrick, Illinois; several nieces
and nephews; and the beautiful Wagner family. She was predeceased by her parents, son David,
and granddaughter June Moore. Funeral
services will be held today (Wednesday, Aug. 6) at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home
in Beaverton with Pastor Lynn Chappell officiating. Burial will take place in
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation will take place today
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-06/2003 Column - 6 Page - 2 GLORIA
J. (KAREUS) MOORE (12 OCT 1931 - 12 MAY 2001) Gloria J. Moore, 69, of Beaverton, died
Saturday, May 12, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a short
illness. Born Oct. 12, 1931 in Detroit, she was the daughter of William and
Ella (Goodwin) Kareus. She lived in Gladwin County since 1974 and previously
lived in Midland. Gloria married Richardson
Moore, Sept. 9, 1950 in Gladwin. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church
in Edenville; past president of American Legion Auxiliary #165 in Midland
(twice); Gladwin Eagles Auxiliary #3292 past trustee; Midland Elk #1610; and
Midland Bowling Allstar for 10 years. She also loved her garden and playing
cards. Besides her husband she is survived by two
sons, Rick and wife Dianne of Royal Oak, and Randy and wife Mary of Midland;
grandchildren, Ryan and Amy Moore of Royal Oak, and Joe and Dan Moore of
Midland; four brothers, Warren Kareus of Beaverton, Leonard Kareus of Gladwin,
William Kareus of Prudenville, and Robert Kareus of Midland; two sisters, Doris
Kinne of Hemlock and Grace Oliverio of California; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;
and one brother, Kenneth Kareus. Services
will be held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at St. Annes Catholic Church in
Edenville with Rev. Father Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. There was a service by the Gladwin
Eagles Auxiliary #3292 at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made, to be used according to
the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 05/2001. MARIAN
E. (HENDRICKSON) MOORE (1 JAN 1904 - 13 JULY 1992) Marian
E. Moore, 88, of 2995 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, July 13, 1992, in
the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Troy, Jan. 1, 1904,
she moved to Gladwin County in 1955. Mrs. Moore worked at the Leland Hotel in
Detroit for many years. She was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church
and the Order of Eastern Stars Chapter 495, Clawson. The former Marian
Hendrickson, she was married to Charles Moore on July 25, 1949, in Toledo,
Ohio. He preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughterrs, Mrs. Marjorie
Horkirmer of Sandy, Utah and Mrs. Janet Langley of Rogers City; and one
step-daughter, Mrs. Mollie Long of Laingsburg. Rites will be held Thursday at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. An OES service
will be held Wednesday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 07-15/1992 Column -
4 Page - 2 MARY
A. MOORE (1932 - ?) ?
MORGAN (? - ?) ?
MORGAN (? - ?) - Small stone. JOHN
A. MORGAN (2 OCT 1891 - 30 MARCH 1903) ADA
BELLE (BAKER) MORRIS (29 AUG 1885 - 30 AUG 1950) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. MORRIS Funeral services for Mrs. Gordon Morris, 65,
were held from the Beaverton Methodist church on Saturday afternoon. The Rev.
Donald Sailor officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Ada Belle Baker was born in Saginaw county
on August 29, 1885. She was married to M. Gordon Morris on July 14, 1909 and
has been a resident of Beaverton since her marriage, except when they resides
in Bay Port from 1918 until 1938. Mrs. Morris was an active member of the
Beaverton Methodist church and Womens's Society of Christian Service, of that
church. She passed away last Thursday after an illness of only four days. Surviving are her husband, M. Gordon Morris;
one son, Gordon D. Morris, of Sebewaing; three daughters, Mrs. Gayle Smith, of
Bay City, Mrs. Fern Kunisch, of Sebewaing and Mrs. Pauline Oak, of Bad Axe; two
sisters, Mrs. Clyde Munger, of Freeland and Mrs. Benjamin Moulton, of Saginaw;
alson eight grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-06/1950 Column - 4
Page - 1 DELLA
MAE (COTTRELL) MORRIS (27 FEB 1890 - 8 JULY 1973) LIDA
MORRIS (1853 - 1922) M.
GORDON MORRIS (8 APRIL 1887 - 24 MAY 1974) M.
Gordon Morris, 87, of Beaverton, died Friday, May 24, in Mt. Pleasant Community
Hospital, following a short illness. Born in LaPorte, Mich., April 8, 1887, he
came to Gladwin County in 1909 and remained here for 9 years. The next 20
years, from 1918 to 1938, Mr. Morris lived in Bayport. Returning to Beaverton
in 1938, he purchased the hardware store and operated it under his name until
1960 when he retired. he and the former Ada Belle Baker were married July 14,
1909, in Freeland, and she died August 30, 1950. Mr. Morris and Mrs. Della Mae
Cottrell, of Beaverton, were married April 3, 1955, in Lansing. She preceded
him in death July 8, 1973. Mr. Morris served as mayor of Beaverton in 1940-41,
and was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. and the Bay City Consistory. Surviving are 1 son, Gordon D. (Bud) Morris
of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Mrs. Harold (Pauline) Oak of Mt. Clemens, Mrs. Carl
(Fern) Kunisch of Sebewaing, and Mrs. Thomas (Gayle) Smith of Sanford; 4
step-daughters, Mrs. Leon (Helen) Methner, Mrs. Ralph (Ola) Hildenbrand, Mrs.
Marion Snyder, and Mrs. Margaret Woodruff, all of Beaverton; 13 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, in Beaverton, with the Rev. James Braid officiating and
burial was in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. A Masonic memorial service was held
Monday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2 MANLEY
ROBERT MORRIS (8 MARCH 1882 - 25 MAY 1960) M.
ROBERT MORRIS DIES IN LANSING M. Robert Morris died in Lansing this
morning. Burial will be in Beaverton, but other arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Carrie Capling of Gladwin, Mrs. L. J. Budge and M. Gordon Morris of
Beaverton, are sisters and brother of Mr. Morris. Gladwin County Record dated
05-25/1960 Column - 1 Page - 1 SERVICES
HELD FOR ROBERT MORRIS Services were held Friday May 27, at the
Beaverton Presbyterian Church for M. Robert Morris, 78, of Lansing. He died May
25 in Lansing, after a short illness. Mr. Morris was born March 8, 1882 in
Saginaw County, and was a resident of Gladwin County from 1899 until 1930, when
he moved to Lansing. He married the former Vernie Oliver February 7, 1905 in
Beaverton. Mr. Morris was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a charter
member of the Beaverton F. and A.M. No. 453 Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vernie
Morris; two daughters, Mrs. Howard Whitmer, of Pleasant Ridge and Mrs. Chas. Fowler,
of Harbor Springs; one brother, M. Gordon Morris, of Beaverton; two sisters,
Mrs. E. Maude Budge, of Beaverton and Mrs. Carrie Capling, of Gladwin. The Rev. Verne Summers officiated and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1960 Column - 4 Page -
1 MANSON
MORRIS (1850 - 12 MARCH 1933) Manson
Morris, a former resident of Beaverton and Dale, died Sunday afternoon, March
12, 1933, at his home at Hillsdale after an illness of several weeks. He lacked
a few days of being 83 years old. The Morris family came from LaPorte, settled
in Tobacco township, later moving to Beaverton. Mrs. Morris died in March,
1922. A few years later Mr. Morris went to Hillsdale to make his home. The body was brought to Beaverton Tuesday
and taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. J. Budge, where services were
held Wednesday morning, March 15, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William
Blanding, followed by burial at Dale cemetery. He is survived by a widow; two daughters,
Mrs. L. J. Budge of Beaverton and Mrs. G. A. Capling of Gladwin; two sons, M.
R. Morris of Lansing and Gordon Morris of Bayport; 10 grandchildren, Mrs.
Charles Fowler of Montrose, Miss Lucille Morris of Lansing, Misses Edith and
Lorraine Budge of Beaverton, Marian and Jean Capling of Gladwin and three
granddaughters and one grandson of Bayport. Gladwin County Record dated
03-16/1933 Column - 4 Page - 5 MARK
MANLEY MORRIS (10 MARCH 1893 - 30 OCT 1918) MANLEY
MORRIS IS DEAD IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE FALLS
VICTIM OF PENEUMONIA AT U.S. AVIATION CAMP IN IRELAND. Advice received by his parents brings news
of the death of Manley Morris from pneumonia at a U.S. aviation camp in
Ireland, Oct. 30, after an illness of only six days. He enlisted in February
last and went with Elden Capling to Omaha, then to Texas, and from there
overseas as a mechanic in the aviation corps. A letter written only a week
before his death, recently received said that he was in the best of health and
spirits. At the time of his death Manley was aged 21
years, 7 months and 20 days. He was born in Saginaw county, and when only three
years of age came to Tobacco township, Gladwin county, with his parents, and
has since lived there and at Beaverton. He leaves his wife, and parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Manley Morris of Beaverton, two sisters, Mrs. L. J. Budge of
Beaverton, and Mrs. Gordon Capling of Gladwin; two brothers, M. Robert Morris
of Gladwin and Gordon Morris of Bay Port. Gladwin County Record dated
11-28/1918 Column - 5 Page - 1 MARK
MANLEY MORRIS --- IN MEMORIAM Mark Manley Morris was born March 10, 1893,
in Saginaw county, Michigan, and died Oct. 30, 1918, at Dublin, Ireland. When
he was three years old the family moved to Gladwin county. He was married to
Muriel Louise Church June 25, 1917. He enlisted in the U.S. Aero squadron in
February, 1918, and sailed for Ireland in August, where he was stationed at the
time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Muriel
Morris, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Morris of Beaverton, two sisters, Mrs. L.
J. Budge of Beaverton and Mrs. Gordon Capling of Gladwin, and two brothers, M.
Robert Morris of Gladwin and M. Gordon Morris of Bayport. The following letter
from First Lieutenent C. H. Caddagan of his company gives particulars of his
illness and death, and pays a fine tribute to his character and qualifications:
Headquarters
329th Aero Service Squadron, Collinstown,
Dublin, Ireland. Nov.
10, 1918. Mrs.
Manley Morris Beaverton,
Mich. Dear
Mrs. Morris: No doubt the War Department has already
advised you of the death of your husband. Private Manley Morris, a member of my
organization, who died at King George V. hospital, Dr. Steven's Branch, Dublin,
Ireland, at 6:50 p.m. on Oct. 30, 1918. Private Morris was taken sick on the
night of Oct. 26 with influenza, and was moved to the Post Infirmary. His
condition gradually grew worse, which necessitated his removal to hospital in
Dublin, Ireland. On Oct. 27 he was moved to King George V. hospital, and was found
to have developed pneumonia, which illness caused his death. Private Morris was buried with full military
honors on the morning of Nov. 2, 1918, at Grangegorman cemetery, Dublin,
Ireland. The band was furnished by the British army, the men who gave the rifle
salute were from the 329th Aero Squadron, his body was transported to the
cemetery on a gun carriage escorted by both American and British. A beautiful
burial service was conducted at the grave, which is Grave No. 4, Canadian Plot.
in the cemetery above referred to. Arrangements are being made by the officers
and men to purchase a nice marble headstone, which will be erected as soon as
possible. It is hoped that we will be able to take a picture of the grave for
you. Private Morris was assigned to my command March 15, 1918, and was always a
true and faithful soldier of excellent character and qualifications. He was
obedient and unselfish, and a splendid type of young American manhood. I am
sure he made the Great Sacrifice with the same ....? Gladwin
County Record dated 12-05/1918 Column - 3 Page - 1 VERNIE
C. (OLIVER) MORRIS (5 JUNE 1884 - 8 MAY 1961) EX-BEAVERTON
WOMAN DIES Mrs. Vernie C. Morris, 77, formerly of
Beaverton, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Witmer, in Pleasant
Ridge, after an illness of two years. A resident of Lansing for the past 30
years, Mrs. Morris was born on June 5, 1884, in Coril, and was married to
Robert Morris in Beaverton Feb. 7, 1905. He preceded her in death on May 25,
1960. Surviving besides Mrs. Witmer is another
daughter, Mrs. Charles Fowler, of Harbor Springs; three sisters, Mrs. M. G.
Morris Sr., Mrs. Donald Ross and Mrs. William Stock of Beaverton; and six
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2
p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, with the Rev. Aaron Hyde
officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Morris will be at the Hall
Funeral Home until noon Thursday and then at the church. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-10/1961 Column - 3 Page - 1 ELVA
G. MORRISON (1923 - 1997) WALTER
MORRISON (1925 - ?) BABY
MORTON (? - 1915) BLANCHE
ESTELLE (SNYDER) MORTON (10 JULY 1895 - 11 NOV 1974) Mrs.
Blanche Morton died in Lansing Monday, November 11, following a long illness.
The former Blanche Snyder and Clarence Morton were married in Tobacco Township
September 1, 1914, and they moved to Lansing from Beaverton 48 years ago. Mr.
Morton died in 1972. Surviving are 2 sons, Don of East Lansing
and William of Battle Creek; a brother, Clifford Snyder of Beaverton; 4
sisters, Mrs. Hugh (Erma) Smith of Beaverton, Mrs. Freida Bracy of Detroit,
Mrs. Ada Albright of California, and Mrs. Carrie Whiton of Ohio; 5
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Zina Bennett officiating.
Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Morton will be at the funeral home at 10
a.m. Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated 11-13/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2 CLARENCE
V. MORTON (11 MAY 1891 - 26 SEP 1972) Clarence
V. Morton, 81, of Lansing, died Tuesday, Sept. 26. He had been a resident of
the Lansing area for 47 years coming from Clare. He was a member of the Judson
Memorial Baptist Church, and a Life Member of Beaverton Lodge 435, F. &
A.M. Mr. Morton had been employed at Oldsmobile for 35 years, retiring in 1958.
He was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Surviving are his wife, Blanche of
Lansing; twos sons, Don of East Lansing and William of Battle Creek; one
sister, Mrs. Mabel Elksner of Salmen, Ore.; five grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Rites were held Friday in East Lansing and then he was taken to
the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton where services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
with interment in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-04/1972
Column - 3 Page - 2 BERNADINE
MOSS (12 FEB 1916 - 1987) RALPH
T. MOSS (2 MARCH 1916 - 8 MAY 1959) SERVICES
HELD FOR RALPH MOSS Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Methodist Church for
Ralph T. Moss, 43. Mr. Moss took his own life Friday at his home in Beaverton.
He had been despondent, according to the family. Mr. Moss was born March 2, 1916, in Weston,
Virginia, and married the former Miss Bernadine Boylen Oct. 14, 1935, in
Clarksburg, West Virginia. A Gladwin County resident for 22 years, he was
employed by Sun Oil Co. He was a member of the Beaverton F. & A. M. Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Bernadine; two
daughters, Mrs. Wayne Hall, of Ft. Knox, Kentucy, and Sue, of Beaverton; a son,
Jerry, of Beaverton; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moss, of Jane Lew, W.
Va.; a sister, Mrs. Virgil Butcher, of Jane Lew, W. Va.; a brother, Paul, of
Charleston, W. Va.; and two grandsons. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1959
Column - 2 Page - 1 ALETTA
MAE (NEIFRED) MYERS (28 APRIL 1881 - 1955) JOHN
LORENZO MYERS (30 JAN 1847 - 8 MARCH 1928) John
Lorenzo Myers died Wednesday, March 7, 1928, at his home in Tobacco township of
Bright's disease. Mr. Myers was born Jan. 30, 1847 in Custer county, Ohio. He
served 3 years and 3 months in the Civil war, enlisting June 3, 1862. He was
discharged owing to sickness but re-enlisted at the expiration of the time and
serving 3 months more. He was promoted from private to corporal in company A,
128 Ohio regiment. After the war he worked in the oil fields for about 6 years
had a drug store at Cygnet, Custer county, Ohio. In 1899 he came to Gladwin
county and located on a farm in Tobacco township. He has lived in Arkansas,
Ohio and Michigan. He was married Oct. 29, 1875 to Laura
Beatty, Nine children were born to them, seven of whom, George, Myrtle, Byron,
Lorenzo, Jr., May, Adam and one baby unnamed are deceased. Two daughters, Mrs.
Helen Shaffer of Beaverton and Mrs. Leona Disel of Findley, Ohio, two
grandchildren, Doris and Delos Disel and Mrs. Myers survive him. He was a
member of the Knights of Pythias. The funeral was held at Dale, Saturday
afternoon, March 10, at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. A. J. Preston. The
pallbearers were: John Flock, Charles Tolles, William Richardson, Elmer
Coolidge, Ira Brand and Henry Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 03-15/1928
Column - 3 Page - 4 LAURA
MYERS (1857 - 1940) LEONARD
JEFFREY MYERS (23 DEC 1880 - 8 JUNE 1957) SERVICES
HELD FOR JEFF MYERS Leonard Jeff Myers, 76, died at his home in
Tobacco township on Saturday, June 8. He
was born on December 23, 1880, in New Washington, Ohio. On February 1, 1903, he
was married to the former Miss Aletta Mae Neifred in Van Wert County Ohio. She
preceded him in death on April 10, 1955. Mr. Myers was engaged in farming and
had lived in Gladwin county for 38 years. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs Eve A.
Brubaker, Gladwin, and Mrs. Genevieve M.
Smith of Alma; two sons, Wilbur D. of Gladwin and X. A. Myers of Saginaw; also
17 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on
Tuesday at the Methodist Church, Beaverton. The Rev. Verne Summers officiated
and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Rex Cox, Ocindo Cingano,
Fuhrman Tremaine, Russell Longstreth, Ernest Scheele and Walter Stroman.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-12/1957 Column - 6 Page - 1 N'S RALPH
A. NEAL, JR (3 JAN 1946 - 9 JULY 1994) RALPH A. NEAL, JR . Ralph A. Neal Jr., 48, of 224 Murphy St, Bay City,
died suddenly from a possible heart attack while scuba diving on Saturday, July
9, 1994. In Beaufort. S.C. Born in Gladwin Jan. 3, 1946, he moved to Bay City
in 1977 from Beaverton. He worked as a foreman for G.M. Powertrain in Bay City.
He was a member of the Bay City Police Reserves, and the American Legion Post
319 in Ecourse. He enjoyed scuba diving and shooting. Survivors include his mother, Luella Kindle
ofBeaverton; his father, Ralph Neal Sr., of Midland; 2 sons, William of Bay
City, and Alee of Midland; one daughter, Michelle of Midland; one brother, Terry
of Beaverton; and 2 sisters, Linda Romatz of Beaverton, and Diana Neal of
Beaverton. Rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery
in Beaverton, Visitation times are after 7 p.m. today. (Wednesday) Gladwin County Record dated
7-13/1994 Column – 4 Page – 2. WALTER
CHARLES NEAL (19 MARCH 1905 - 25 APRIL 1957) Services Held Sunday for Walter Neal Walter Charles Neal, 52, of Beaverton died at
Veterans Hospital, Saginaw, on Thursday, April 25 after a short illness. He was
a veteran of World War II, and had been employed as a truck driver. He was born
in Mercer County, Ohio on March 19, 1905 and had been a
resident of Gladwin County since 1931. He was a member of the Beaverton VFW
Post. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marie Walls of
VanWert, Ohio, and Mrs Laura Sites of Beaverton; four brothers Ralph of
Beaverton, Elmer of McGuffey, Ohio, Clifford of Toledo, and Cletis of Lima,
Ohio. Services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock
in Beaverton at the Methodist Church. Rev. Vern Summers officiated. Burial was
in Dale cemetery under the auspices of the Beaverton Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-1/1957 Column – 5 Page – 1. EARL
E. NEEDHAM (20 JAN 1918 - 23 FEB 1993) Earl
E. Needham, 75, of 3318 W. River Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Feb. 23,
1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin. Born in Detroit,
Jan. 20, 1918, he moved to Gladwin County 9 years ago from Oxford. Mr. Needham
was a retired electrician for Reichhold Chemical Co. in Ferndale. Mr. Needham
and the former Phyllis Dunkel were married Sept. 14, 1940, in Ferndale. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Larry of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Barbara) Lemmons of Redlands,
Calif. and Mrs. Larry (Carol) Klenow of Goodrich; 4 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Sherry Parker officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1993
Column - 3 Page - 2 LARRY
E. NEEDHAM (1960 - ?) PHYLLIS
J. (DUNKEL) NEEDHAM (29 MARCH 1922 - 8 JULY 1996) Phyllis
J. Needham, 74, of Gladwin, died Monday, July 8, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center - Midland following a long illness. Born March 29, 1922 in
Detroit, she resided in Gladwin since 1984 when she moved from Oxford. The
former Phyllis Dunkel married Earl E. Needham Sept. 14, 1940 in Ferndale. He
preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1993. Surviving are 2 daughters, Carol and husband
Larry Klenow of Goodrich, and Barbara and husband Ronald Lemmons of Redlands,
Calif.; one son, Larry Needham of Gladwin; one sister, Maxine Morris of Madison
Heights; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin chapel. Pastor Sherry Parker will officiate and burial will be in the
Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Gladwin County Record dated 07-10/1996 Column
- 2 Page - 7 C.
P. NELSEN (1852 - 1926) MATILDA
NELSEN (1866 - 19__) ADELINE
(KERHOFF) NEUMAN (20 JULY 1855 - 26 SEP 1913) BILLINGS Mrs Charles Neuman passed away Friday night
after a long and painful illness. She will be much missed by her many friends
in the community where she has lived for many years. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-02/1913 Column - 3 Page - 8 CHARLES
NEUMAN (8 AUG 1858 - 9 DEC 1925) Charles
Neuman was born in Germany, August 8, 1858, and died December 9, 1925, aged 67
years, 5 months and one day. He came to this country in 1886. In 1887 he
married Adeline Kerhoff. To this union five children were born, of which four
are living. In 1900 he moved to Gladwin county, but the last eight years he has
made his home in Saginaw. His wife departed this life on September 26, 1913. He
leaves to mourn two sons, Charlie, of Gladwin and William of Saginaw; two
daughters, Mrs. Louise Picfor of Elwood, Ill., and Mrs Adeline Brushaber of
Beaverton, and nine grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the Dale
M. E. church Saturday afternoon, Rev. A. J. Preston of Beaverton officiating.
Interment in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-17/1925 Column -
3 Page - 4 CHARLES
C. NEUMAN (10 JAN 1889 - 18 FEB 1974) Charles
C. Neumann, 85, of Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 18, at the Gladwin Area Hospital
after an illness of two weeks. Born in Sand Creek on Jan. 10, 1889, he had
lived in Gladwin County since 1929. Mr. Neumann retired in 1954 after 25 years
with the Gladwin County Road Commission. He was married to the former Grace
Lake on June 19, 1915, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Elmer of Lansing; one brother, William of Saginaw; 10 grandchildren and 18
great grandchildren. A son, Earl, and a daughter, Ruth, preceded him in death.
Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. C.
E. Howe will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-20/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2 GRACE
G. (LAKE) NEUMAN (24 SEP 1896 - 18 APRIL 1977) Mrs.
Grace G. Neumann, 80, of 601 North Arcade St., Gladwin, died Monday, April 18,
in the Clare Nursing Home following a short illness. Born in Eaton County on
September 24, 1896, she had resided in Gladwin County since 1929. The former
Grace Lake, she was married to Charles C. Neumann on June 19, 1915, in Gladwin.
He preceded her in death on February 18, 1974. Surviving are one son, Elmer of Lansing; 2
sisters, Mrs. Mildred Pendleton of Beaverton and Mrs. Bertha Spencer of
Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Two children, Earl and
Ruth, also preceded her in death. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Shoaff will officiate
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-20/1977
Column - 5 Page - 2 MICHAEL
ALLEN NEWCOMB (24 JULY 1947 - 2 FEB 1948) SERVICES
HELD FOR SMALL SON Michael Allen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Newcomb, died at the home of his parents, in Beaverton township, on
Monday, February 2. He was born on July 26, 1947. Surviving are his parents;
one brother, Glen H., and a sister, Carol Ann, at home; his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Hazen Swanton and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Newcomb. Funeral services will be held this
afternoon, Wednesday, at the Hall Funeral Home at 2 o'clock, with burial in
Dale cemetery. The Rev. Donald Sailor, pastor of the Beaverton Methodist Church,
will officiate. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1948 Column - 7 Page - 1 FRED
V. NICHOL (31 MAY 1892 - 11 JULY 1977) Fred
V. Nichol, 85, of 309 Curtis Rd., Coleman, died suddenly Monday, July 11, in
the Midland Hospital. Born in Chatham, Ont., Can., on May 31, 1892, he moved to
the Coleman area in 1952, from Midland. Mr. Nichol was a retired Beaverton
barber. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Beaverton
American Legion and the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. He and the
former Inez Finney were married on September 6, 1952, in Coleman. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
step-sons, Vernell Staley of Beaverton, Norris and Bernard Staley of Coleman; 2
step-daughters, Mrs. Ardis Robinson and Mrs. Sandra Fassett of Coleman; 15
grandchildren, 35 great grandchidren and 3 great great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. 07-13/1977 Column - 6 Page -
2 INEZ
STALEY NICHOL (30 JAN 1892 - SEP 1981) INEZ
STALEY NICHOL, COLEMAN Services for Mrs. Nichol, 89, Coleman, will
be Sunday at 2 p.m in Beaverton's Baptist Church and burial will be Dale
Cemetery. She passed away Friday in the Midland Hospital Center and is survived
by two sons and two daughters. She was born Jan. 30, 1892 and friends may call
at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Bay City Times dated 09-12/1981 Column - ?
Page - ? ELVA
(MCKIMMY) NORTON (12 FEB 1892 - 19 OCT 1969) Mrs.
Elva C. Norton, 77, of Plymouth, died Sunday, Oct. 19, in the University of
Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a long illness. The former Elva McKimmy,
she was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on Feb. 12, 1892. She was married to Dr.
Richard Norton in 1955 in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on August
11, 1967. Survivors include one son, James McCourt, of Texas; one daughter,
Mrs. Norine Berryman, of Plymouth; two brothers, Ottamar McKimmy, of Gladwin
and Jay McKimmy, of Onaway; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Yager, of Gladwin; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday,
at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Cedric Whitcomb officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1969 Column
- 2 Page - 2 DR.
RICHARD C. NORTON (25 JULY 1901 - 11 AUG 1967) DR.
NORTON BURIED AT DALE CEMETERY Services for Dr. Richard C. Norton, 66,
15153 Northville Road, Plymouth widely known in state medical circles, were at
2 p.m. Monday at the Brethren Church in Beaverton with the Rev. Randall Roose
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. He died in University Hospital, Ann
Arbor, Friday. Born July 25, 1901, at Dalton, Mass., he graduated from the Yale
University Medical School in 1925, served his internship at New Haven, Conn.,
Hospital, and his residency at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He served with the Medical Corps, U.S.
Army, during World War II with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He also had seen
service with the National Board of Medical Examiners, as well as the medical
staff of Battle Creek Sanatorium, Harper Hospital, Detroit, and Veterans
Administrations Hospital, Detroit. Dr. Norton and the former Elva McKimmy
McCourt were married in 1955 in Cumberland, Md. She is a former Gladwin County
resident. Surviving are his widow, Elva; a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Viereck, of
Alaska; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Wilbur Berryman, of Plymouth; a stepson, James
McCourt, Brownville, Tex.; and a brother Prof. William B. Norton, Wellesley
Hills, Mass.; and four grandchildren. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the
services. Gladwin County Record 08-16/1967 Column - 6 Page - 2 ANN
MARIE (KOPIN) NOWACKI (17 FEB 1929 - 20 SEP 2003) Ann
Marie Nowacki, 73, of Beaverton, died Sept. 20, 2003 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Midland. She was born Feb. 17, 1929 to Andy and Mary (Margeckik) Kopin
in Ziegler, Illinois. She married Walter W. Nowacki Nov. 27, 1947 in Hazel
Park, Mich. They moved to Gladwin in 1982 from Troy, Mich. She was a secretary
at D.A.B. Industries in Troy. She is survived by her husband, Walter W.
Nowacki of Beaverton; two sons, Walter Nowacki of Keego Harbor and William and
Penny Nowacki of Lake Orion; two grandchildren; a brother, John Kopin of
Mulkeytown, Illinois; two nieces; and one nephew. She was predeceased by her
parents; one brother; and one sister. According to the wishes of the family,
cremation has taken place. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/2003 Column - 5 Page - 2 WALTER
W. "BILL" NOWACKI (17 NOV 1929 - ?) JACLYNN
(BAASE) NOWAK (31 OCT 1957 - 6 JUN 1992) Mrs.
JacLynn Nowak, 35, of 5274 Flock Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday, June 6,
1992, at her home. Born in Victoria, Texas, Oct. 31, 1956, she came to Gladwin
County 13 1/2 years ago from Prudenville. The former JacLynn Baase, she was
married to David Nowak, Dec. 12, 1978, in Edenville. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Melissa, at home; one son, Nicholas, at home; her mother, Mrs. Arla
Baase of Prudenville; 2 brothers, Donald of Muskegon and Mark of Lake City. A
sister, Elizabeth, died as an infant. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth DeMaere will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Crippled Children. Gladwin County Record dated 06-10/1992 Column -
3 Page - 2 JOHN
LEON NOWLAND (12 MAY 1908 - 4 SEP 1976) John
Leon Nowland, 68, of 5490 South Oakridge Dr., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept.
4, in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, after an illness of 10 months. Born
in Saginaw on March 12, 1908, he came to Gladwin County 15 years ago from
Ecorse. Mr. Nowland was a retired boiler maker and a veteran World War II. He
was married on October 25, 1941, in Napoleon, Ohio. Besides his wife, Betty, he is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Oveta Klein and Mrs. Leatha Cooper; and three brothers, Dan,
Coy and Patrick. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2 BETTY
NOWLAND (1914 - 1995) JAMES
E. NOYKOS, SR (6 MAY 1937 - 5 JAN 1997) James
E. Noykos, Sr., 59, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 at Michigan Capital
Medical Center, Lansing, after a long illness. Born May 6, 1937 in Saginaw, he
previously resided in Sanford and Midland, before moving to Gladwin County in
1980. He had been employed by Asbestos Workers Local 47 of Saginaw. Surviving are one son, James E. Noykos Jr.
of Sarasota, Fla.; two daughters, Catherine and husband John Chidlow of
Sarasota, Fla. and Colleen Ellison of Bucyrus, Ohio; one half-brother, Raymond
Noykos of North Baltimore, Ohio; two half-sisters, Marge and Beatrice Noykos of
North Baltimore, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Frank. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to
9 p.m. Wednesday and noon to 9 p.m., Thursday. Burial will be in the Homer
Township Cemetery, Midland. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish
to consider memorials to the American Diabetes Association. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-08/1997 Column - 2 Page - 7
O'S BETTY
F. (NEFF) O'ROURKE (22 FEB 1921 - 18 JAN 1974) Mrs.
Betty F. O'Rourke, 52, of 3390 Croll Road, Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 18, in
the Midland Hospital following a long illness. Born in Curran on Feb. 22, 1921,
she came to Gladwin County three years ago from Detroit. The former Betty Neff,
she was married to Charles O'Rourke on Feb. 2, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio. Besides her husband, she is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Mae Neff of Mio; three daughters, Mrs. Sue Ann Rayburn of
California, Mrs. Pamela Medilin of Beaverton and Marion of Detroit; three sons,
Charles of the U.S. Navy and Robert and Jerry, both of Beaverton; one brother;
two sisters; and three grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Father Edward Trombley
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-23/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2 CHARLES
O'ROURKE (1921 - ?) S.
BOYD OARD (11 OCT 1894 - 16 SEP 1964) SERVICES
HELD FOR BOYD OARD Services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home for Boyd Oard, 69, of Buckeye Township, who died
Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, after an illness of one year. Born in Ottawa,
Ohio, on Oct. 11, 1894, he came to Gladwin County in 1910. Mr. Oard was married
on January 22, 1916, in Gladwin to the former Virgie Bushong who survives. He was engaged in farming and also served
for many years as secretary fo the Hay Township Unit and later of the Winegars
High School board of education. Survivors besides his wife include, two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Brushaber, and Mrs. Betty Jean Myers, of Beaverton;
three sons, Orville, Max and Gerald, of Gladwin; one brother, James, of
Beaverton; and three sisters, Mrs. Irene King, of Gladwin; and Mrs. Mullens and
Mrs. Lydia Sullivan, of Montana; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated at the
services and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-23/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1 VERGIE
J. (BUSHONG) OARD (15 OCT 1896 - 9 SEP 1975) Mrs.
Vergie J. Oard, 78, of 2248 South M-30, Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Paulding County,
Ohio, on October 15, 1896, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County.
The former Vergie Bushong, she was married to Boyd Oard on January 22, 1916, in
Gladwin. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1964. Surviving are three sons, Orville and Gerald
of Gladwin and Max of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Mary Jane) Brushaber
and Mrs. W. D. (Betty Jean) Myers, both of Beaverton; two sisters, mrs. Anna
Smith of Lansing and Mrs. Margaret Casselman of Flintl; 16 grandchildren and 17
great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys will officiate and burial will
be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/1975 Column - 5 Page
- 2 ALFRED
B. OHMART (12 NOV 1878 - 21 DEC 1950) DIES
FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS Alfred B. Ohmart, 72, passed away on
Thursday, December 21, at his home in Beaverton, after an illness of over 15
years. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the Church of the
Brethren with the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen officiating. Burial was made in the Dale
cemetery. Mr. Ohmart was born on November 12, 1878, in
North Manchester, Indiana, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ohmart. On January 19,
1901, he was married to Miss Jessie Heeter at North Manchester. They came to
Beaverton 40 years ago and made their home on a farm in Tobacco township,
moving to Beaverton eight years ago, when ill health forced Mr. Ohmart into
retirment. Surviving are his wife, Jessie; two
daughters, Mrs. Grace Rondo, of Saginaw, and Mrs. Helen Graff of Hart; two
foster-children, Alvin Rise and Mrs. Esther Rise Taylor, both of Hart; one
sister, Mrs. Fannie Pottenger, of North Manchester, Indiana; an aunt, Mrs.
Fannie Hendrix, of Indiana; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the services were Clarence
Beall, Paul Mishler, Paul McKimmy, Ed Wodek, R. L. Johnson and Perry Cowell.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-27/1950 Column - 7 Page - 1 JESSIE
M. (HEETER) OHMART (12 NOV 1883 - 5 JUNE 1955) SERVICE
TODAY FOR MRS. OHMART Mrs. Jessie M. Ohmart, 71, passed away at
the Gladwin Nursing Home after an illness of eight months. Jessie Heeter was
born in North Manchester, Ind., on November 12, 1883 and married Alfred Ohmart
on January 19, 1901. They came to Gladwin county in 1911 and moved to the city
of Beaverton in 1943. Her husband preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Ohmart
was a member of the Church of the Brethren. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Grace Rondo of Saginaw, Mrs. Helen Graff of Hart and Mrs. Esther Taylor of
Roscommon; a son, Alvin Rise of Lake; two brothers, Glen and Earl Heeter, both
of North Manchester, Ind., three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. this
afternoon (Wednesday) at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev.
Ernest Jehnsen officiating with burial in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-08/1955 Column - 5 Page - 1
FLORA
(NORTH) OLIVER (20 APRIL 1861 - 8 MARCH 1945) HOLD
SERVICES FOR MRS. FLORA OLIVER Mrs. Flora Oliver, 84, died Thursday, March
8, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Glidden, of Beaverton. Funeral
services were held at the Brethren Church following prayer service at the home
at 3:15, on Sunday, March 11. Rev. Henry Kreulen, assisted by Rev. E. S.
Hollinger officiated and burial was made in the Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver was born in Illinois, April 20,
1861 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. North. She was married to John
Oliver at Cedar Springs, Michigan on November 11, 1879. They moved to Tobacco
township in 1887 and later lived at The Heights Houghton Lake, for about 30
years. They have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Glidden recently. Surviving are Mr. Oliver, who was 94 years
old last Christmas day; on daughter, Mrs. Clarence Glidden, of Beaverton; two
sons, James Oliver, of Urbana, Ohio and Jay Oliver of Beaverton; one sister,
Mrs. Emma Thorn, of Peris, California; two brothers, Claude North and Jesse
North, both of Grand Rapids; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Oliver was a member of the Presbyterian church. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-14/1945 Column - 5 Page - 1 HUGH
L. OLIVER (17 DEC 1859 - 4 FEB 1915) PIONEERS
ARE FAST PASSING AWAY From
the Gladwin County Record --- February 11, 1915 HUGH
L. OLIVER, PIONEER OF ARBUTUS, IS QUICKLY SUMMONED. MRS.
ROBERT LYTIE AND MRS. ELIZA JANE REID OF GROUT ALSO CROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE. Hugh
L. Oliver, a resident of Gladwin county since 1887, and one of the first to buy
land and commence a farm in the Arbutus settlement, Buckeye, died Feb. 4, at
his home in Arbutus of pneumonia, the result of a cold contracted a week
before. Mr. Oliver was the leading spirit o his neighborhood, which was widely
known as the Oliver settlement. Before the days of rural routes a postoffice on
his farm was known as Arbutus, of which he was postmaster. Mr. Oliver had also
been supervisor of his township, and filled various official position. He had made
a good farm and home at Arbutus, where he lived 26 years. Mr. Oliver was born in Fredericksburg,
Ontario, Dec. 17, 1859, and at time of his death was aged 55 years, 1 month and
17 days. When a year old he went with his parents to Sanilac county, Michigan,
living there until, nine years of age, then moving to Newaygo county, where he
lived until he moved to Gladwin county. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth
Ostrander in Macomb county July 3, 1882. To this union were born four
daughters, all of whom with their mother are living. They are Mrs. Robert
Morris of Beaverton, Mrs. James Cottrell of Holly, Miss Juna and Miss Fern at
home; also four granddaughters, and three brothers and three sisters. Mr.
Oliver was a devoted husband and father , and many will remember him for his
kind acts, as he was always ready to extend a helping hand to the needy as well
as to assist in public matters. He was a member of Gladwin lodge I.O.O.F. and
Beaverton lodge F. & A.M. Funeral services were held Sunday. after
short services at the house the body was taken to the Presbyterian church,
Beaverton, where services were also had and many paid their respects previous
to the burial at Dale. The funeral was under direction of Beaverton lodge F.
& A.M. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1915 Column - 4 Page - 1 JOHN
OLIVER (25 DEC 1851 - 21 NOV 1945) SERVICES
TODAY FOR JOHN OLIVER John Oliver, 94, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Glidden, at Beaverton, this morning, (Wednesday).
Funeral services will be held at the Brethren Church on Sunday, at 2:30 p.m.
following a prayer service at the Glidden home at 2 p.m. Rev. Henry Kreulen
will officiate. Mr. Oliver was born on Christman Day, 1851,
in Belfast, Ireland. He was married to Miss Flora North, at Cedar Springs, on
November 11, 1879. She preceded her husband in death on March 8, of this year.
They moved to Tobacco township in 1887 and later lived at The Heights, Houghton
Lake, for about 30 years. Since that time he and Mrs. Oliver, until the time of
their death have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Glidden. Surviving besides
Mrs. Glidden, are two sons, Jay Oliver, of Billings township and James Oliver,
of Houghton Lake; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-21/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1 SARAH
ELIZABETH (OSTRANDER) OLIVER (15 NOV 1862 - 25 OCT 1945) HOLD
SERVICES FOR MRS. OLIVER Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Oliver, 82, died at her
home on Brown street in Beaverton, on Thursday, October 25, following a heart
attack. She had been ill for the past year. Funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian
church. Rev. Henry Kreulen officiated and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Miss
Sarah Ostrander was born in Capac, on November 15, 1862 and was married at
Armada, on July 3, 1882. She was a resident of Gladwin county since 1899, and
has lived in Beaverton city since the death of her husband in 1915. She was a
member of the Beaverton Presbyterian church and a former chaplain of the
Beaverton O. E. S. chapter. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Vernie
Morris, of Lansing, Mrs. Della Cottrell, Mrs. June Ross and Mrs. Fern Stock,
all of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. A. A. Patch, of Baton Rouge, La.; a brother,
Richard W. Ostrander, of Flint; 10 granddaughters; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Harold Crawford, William French, Harley Quillet, Gordon
Morris, Harry Beamish, and Thomas Rise. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1945
Column - 5 Page - 1 BRYAN
RAY "TYKE" OLSEN (1971 - 1974) KENNETH
M. OLSON (28 SEP 1917 - 11 JAN 1966) RITES
SATURDAY FOR KEN OLSON Rites will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home for Kenneth M. Olson, 48, of Beaverton, who died Tuesday
night in the Midland Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Born in Saginaw on
Sept. 28, 1917, he was married to the former Virginia E. Morgan on July 24,
1937, in Saginaw. Mr. Olson came to Beaverton in 1954 from
Saginaw when he bought the Beaverton Tavern. He sold the bar in 1963 and was
now operating the Sanford Party Store in Sanford. He was a member of the
Saginaw Masonic Lodge No. 154. Besides his wife he is survived by two
daughters, Jo Ellen Hayes, of Midland, and Karen Kern, of Beaverton; two sons,
Richard and Oscar, both of Beaverton; one brother, George H., of Saginaw; and
three grandsons. The Rev. Aaron Hyde will officiate and burial will be in the
Dale Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service will be held Friday evening at the
Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-12/1966 Column - 1 Page -
1 VIRGINIA
E. (MORGAN) OLSON (1 SEP 1920 - 13 APRIL 1980) Virginia
E. Olson, 59, of Sanford and formerly of Beaverton, died Sunday, April 13, in
the Midland Hospital Center. She was born in Saginaw on September 1, 1920. The
former Virginia Morgan, she was married to Kenneth Olson on July 24, 1937, in
Saginaw. He preceded her in death in 1966. Mr. and Mrs. Olson moved to
Beaverton in 1954 and operated the Beaverton Tavern. In 1964, they moved to
Sanford and where they had the Olson Party Store. Surviving are 2 sons, Richard of Sanford and
Oscar of Vassar; 2 daughterse, Mrs. Deuel (Joy Ellen) Hays of Midland and Mrs.
Ted (Karen) Kern of Beaverton; her mother, Mrs. Anne Bonnell of Midland; one
sister, Mrs. Katherine Garlow of Midland; and 8 grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m.
from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. George Baird officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-16/1980 Column - 4
Page - 2 ALVIN
G. ONWELLER (9 NOV 1928 - 1 JUNE 2005) Alvin
G. Onweller, 76, of Coleman died at home Wednesday, June 1, 2005. He was born
Nov. 9, 1928 in Gladwin County, the son of Claude and Lucy (Seward) Onweller.
Alvin married Donna B. Searfoss March 20, 1948 in Gladwin. He retired from the
Midland County Road Commission in 1988 after 34 years. He is survived by his wife Donna; sons,
Leroy (Marla) Onweller and Rodney (Karen) Onweller, both of Coleman; daughter,
Linda (Edward) Everett of Vassar; six grandchildren; four Great grandchildren;
a brother, Glen Onweller of Beaverton; and two sisters, Beverly Brushaber and Claudine
Sandula, both of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,
Melvin and Robert; and sisters, Nina, Lorraine, Dorothy, Jessie, Velma and
Betty. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 3
at the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. in Coleman, with Rev. David Bourns
officiating. Burial took place in the Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials are
suggested to the Geneva Hope United Methodist Church or Mid Michigan Hospice.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-08/2005 Column - 4 Page - 2 ARDEN
G. ONWELLER (ABT. 1864 - 4 MAY 1921) A.
G. Onweller died May 4 in his 57th year at his home in Tobacco township, where
he had resided 21 years. He had been seriously ill for some time, and a few
months ago returned from the Woman's hospital, Saginaw, where no hopes were
entertained of his recovery. Mr. Onweller came from Ohio, and made for himself
one of the best farms in Tobacco township. He was county road commissioner a
number of years and also served his township as highway commissioner. His wife
died recently, and two sons survive them. Funeral services at Dale M. E. church were
largely attended Sunday, Rev. Vaughen officiating and Beaverton lodge F. and
A.M., of which he was a member performing last sad rites at the grave,
interment in Dale cemetery. He was also a member of the Consistory and the
Shrine. Gladwin County Record dated 05-12/1921 Column - 4 Page - 5 CLAUDE
N. ONWELLER (13 SEP 1885 - 12 JAN 1955) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR CLAUDE ONWELLER Claude N. Onweller, 70, passed away at his
home in Tobacco Township, early January 12, this morning after an illness of
about a year. Claude N. Onweller, the son of Grant and Jessie Onweller, was
born September 1885 in Ohio. He came to Gladwin county in 1900 and in 1907 was
married to Lucy Seward at Gladwin. He is survived by his wife, Lucy; seven
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Howell of Flint, Mrs. Jessie Kintner of Plymouth, Mrs.
Lorraine Eishaw of Cleveland, and Mrs. Beverly Brushaber, Mrs. Velma Blades,
Mrs. Betty Blades and Mrs. Claudine Sandula of Beaverton; four sons, Sgt. 1/c
Robert Onweller in Germany, Melvin and Glenn of Beaverton and Alvin of Gladwin;
also 28 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Dale
Methodist Church, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh
officiating. Burial will be in Dale cemetery. The remains will be taken to the
church about an hour before the service. Gladwin County Record dated 01-12/1955
Column - 3 Page - 1 JESSIE
E. ONWELLER (12 FEB 1866 - 20 MARCH 1921) LUCY
E. (SEWARD) ONWELLER (23 JUNE 1892 - 7 JAN 1972) Mrs.
Lucy E. Onweller, 79, of Tobacco Township, died suddenly Friday, January 7, at
her home on Dale Road near Beaverton. Mrs. Onweller was born June 23, 1892, in
Lyons, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County with her parents in 1897, when 5 years
old. The former Miss Lucy Seward and Claude Onweller were married in Gladwin
August 7, 1907. Mr. Onweller died Jan. 12, 1955. Surviving are four sons, Glenn of Beaverton,
Alvin of Clare, Melvin of Coleman, and Robert of California; seven daughters,
Mrs. Velma Blades, Mrs. Betty Blades, Mrs. Claudene Sandula, and Mrs. Beverly
Brushaber, all of Beaverton, Mrs. Dorothy Stuart of Flint, Mrs. Jessie Kintner
of Plymouth, and Mrs. Lorraine Elshaw of Euclid, Ohio; 38 grandchildren, 34
great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m., at the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Zina Bennett officiating. Burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-12/1972 Column - 4 Page -
2 BOYD
F. ORR (11 NOV 1898 - 28 NOV 1975) Boyd
F. Orr, 77, of 3096 S. River Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, November 28, at Rose
City following a lengthy illness. Born in Coleman November 11, 1898, he retired
form the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in 1942 and then operated a grocery store
in Coleman for 20 years, moving to Beaverton in 1962. Mr. Orr and the former
Catherine Baker were married August 2, 1928, in Coleman, and she survives him. Other survivors are a son John of Rose City;
and 3 daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Betty) Draves of Sanford, Mrs. Richard (Mary Ann)
Forsberg of Clare, and Mrs. Clarence (Luella) Haber of Coleman; 13
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services were held Mondy at 2 p.m. at
O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Coleman, with the Rev. Lyle Reynolds officiating.
Burial was in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1975
Column - 6 Page - 2 CATHERINE
L. (BAKER) ORR (2 MARCH 1909 - 5 NOV 1992) Catherine
L. Orr, 84, of Rose City and formerly of Beaverton, died Thursday, Nov. 5,
1992, at Bortz Heath Care Facility. She was born in Clye, Ohio, March 2, 1908.
She and her husband operated Orr's Grocery in Coleman for 20 years and retired
in 1962. They then moved to Beaverton and she spent the last few years in Rose
City and Florida. The former Catherine Baker, she was married to Boyd Orr on
Aug. 2, 1928, in Coleman. He preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1975. Surviving are one son, John of Rose City; 3
daughters, Betty Draves of Sanford, Mary Ann Forsberg of Coleman and Mrs.
Clarence (Luella) Haber of Lake; one sister, Mildred Bowers of Coleman; 14
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2
sisters, Goldie Baker and Flora Maxwell and 2 brothers, Walter and Carl Baker.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2 HARRIET
L. (MCKIMMY) OSBORNE (1 SEP 1926 - 22 SEP 1988) Mrs.
Harriet L. Osborne, 62, of 3415 Saiko Rd., Rhodes, died Thursday, Sept. 22, in
St. Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a long illness. Born in Detroit, Sept. 1,
1926, she moved to Beaverton as a child where she was raised and then moved
back to Detroit. Mrs. Osborne moved to Rhodes 5 years ago from Taylor. She was
a machine operator for Burroughs Corp. in Plymouth, a member of the Wayne Moose
Lodge 819, the UAW and the Midland VFW Post 3651. The former Harriet McKimmy,
she was married to John Osborne July 4, 1947, in Detroit. He preceded her in
death Sept. 22, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons, Rick of Wayne and Scott
of South Lyon; 3 daughters, Mrs. Steve (Karen) Breece and Joyce Varner of
Gladwin and Mrs. Lyn (Merlyn) Barrows of Garden City; 3 brothers, Jack McKimmy
of Beaverton, Robert McKimmy of Gladwin and Thomas Spray of Garden City; 2
sisters, Mrs. Shirley Sammons of Westland and Mrs. Beverly Osborne of Wayne; 6
grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister, Vera Booker, preceded her in
death. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Michael Clark officiated and burial was in the
Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1988 Column - 3
Page - 2 BABY
OWENS (? - 1952) EARL
L. OWENS (24 JAN 1918 - 2 OCT 2002) Earl L. Owens , age 84, of Beaverton, died October 2, 2002 at home after
a short illness. He was born January 24, 1918, the son of Clarence and Audrey
(Rease) Owens, in North Bradley, Michigan. Earl was occupied as a pipe fitter at Dow Chemical in
Midland, retiring in 1978 after 32 years. He lived in Gladwin County since 1946,
and attended Beaverton Church of the Nazarene. On August 24, 1946 he married
Mathilda “Tillie” (Jerichow) Owens at North Bradley. Surviving him
are his wife, Mathilda; his son Laverne (Linda) Owens of Beaverton; his
daughters Marilyn Green of Mesa, Arizona, Elaine (Roger) Fruchey of Owatonna,
Minnesota, and Yvonne (Stephen) Balakovich, of Coleman; 22 grandchildren and 11
great grandchildren; his sister Ardith Marsh of St. Louis, Michigan; and
several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sons Orville and Darrell
Owens; brothers Harold, Dale, Wayne and Delbert Owens; and sisters Lucille
Dunbar and Arlene Williams. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2002 at Beaverton Church of
the Nazarene. Rev. Mark H. Moore officiated. Burial took place in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to
Beaverton Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements were made by Hall Funeral Home
in Beaverton. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-09/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2 EDWARD
OWENS (1951 - ?) JANICE
S. (MATTOON) OWENS (8 JAN 1959 - 29 NOV 1997) Janice
S. Owens, 39, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center-Midland, following a battle with cancer. Born Jan. 8,
1959 in Pontiac, she was the daughter of Harvey an Patricia Haas Mattoon. She
lived in Gladwin County most of her life and was a member of St. Anne's
Catholic Church in Edenville. Janice married Edward Owens, Aug. 18, 1990 in
Edenville. Besides her husband she is survived by one
stepson, Mark Owens of Beaverton; two stepdaughters, Halie Owens of Phoniex,
Ariz., and Karah Owens of Gladwin; her mother, Patricia and husband Stanley
Muma of Gladwin; in-laws, Lawrence and Joan Owens of Midland; one brother,
Chris Mattoon of Clarkston; six sisters, Pam and husband Keith Shands, Sandy
and husband Tom Bushong, Marilyn and husband Josh Reid, Darlene Muma, all of
Gladwin, Denise Sherman of Beaverton, and Shelly Mattoon of Clarkston; one
granddaughter, Brianna Ellis of Phoniex, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 11 a.m. today
(Wednesday) at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with Fr. Jim Bessert
officiating. A scripture service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sisson
Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1997 Column - 1 Page - 2 JOAN
A. OWENS (31 AUG 1926 - 12 JAN 1999) Joan
A. Owens, 72, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 in Midland at the home
of her son, Rick after a long illness. Born Aug. 31, 1926 in Midland, she lived
in Gladwin County from 1956 to 1998 and previously lived in Midland. Joan
married Lawrence (Pat) Owens, Aug. 10, 1946 in Midland. She was a homemaker and
a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. Besides her husband she is survived by four
sons, Edward A. and Robert M., both of Beaverton, Rick L. and wife Robyn of
Midland, and Hugh P. of Alexandria, Va.; four daughters, Nancy A. Kelly of
Midland, Connie and husband Terry Loar, and Sally J. Fisher, all of Beaverton,
and Janice K. Owens of Dover, N. H.; one brother, Larry Duel of Nevada; one
sister, Dorothy Terrill of Florida; 12 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and special friend, Mary Marshall of Midland. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at St.
Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Father Todd Amberg officiating.
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. A Christian wake
service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Anne's Catholic Church or MidMichigan Visiting Nurses (Hospice). Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated
01-20/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2 LAVERNE
OWENS (26 DEC 1947 - 17 JULY 2003) Laverne
Owens , 55, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away July 17 2003 at St. Mary’s
Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born Dec. 26, 1947 to Earl and
Mathilda (Jerichow) Owens in Midland. Laverne retired as an instrument
journeyman in 2002 after 26 years of service at Dow Chemical. He was a veteran
of U.S. Air Force, having served in Vietnam. He married the former Linda Riggie
on June 10, 1971 in Midland, and was a member of Christ Christian Church in
Gladwin. Surviving
besides his wife are sons Jonathan (Carrie) Owens of Beaverton, David (Kelly)
Owens of Gladwin, Benjamin (Mindie) Owens of Gladwin, Peter Owens of Oklahoma,
Michael Owens of Beaverton, and Jesse Owens of Beaverton; daughters Jeanie
(Cory) Sellers of Beaverton, Lisa (Wesley) Hibbard of Illinois, Bethany Owens
of Beaverton, Sharon Owens of Beaverton, and Sarah Owens of Beaverton; eight
grandchildren; mother Mathilda “Tillie” Owens of Beaverton; sisters Marilyn
Green of Mesa, Arizona, Elaine (Roger) Fruchey of Owaton, Minnesota, and Yvonne
(Stephen) Balakovich of Coleman; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his father and two brothers: Orville and Darrel. Funeral
services were held Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Beaverton Baptist Church in
Beaverton with Pastors Tim Terhune, Dave Mead and Harold Owens officiating.
Burial took place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Visitation was held at
the church on Saturday, July 19. Memorial contributions may be made to Voice of
the Martyrs. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home. LAWRENCE
"PAT" OWENS (8 MARCH 1925 - ?) ORVAL
D. OWENS (1955 - 1956) PEGGY
OWENS (1952 - ?) P'S EVIA
(MIDKIFF) PAGE (1911 - ?) JAMES
ELDON PAGE (30 JAN 1943 - 23 AUG 2002) MAX
E. PAGE (1913 - 1967) JOHN
J. PALKA (24 JAN 1927 - 17 JAN 1988) John
J. Palka, 60, of 2298 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Midland
Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Melvindale, Jan. 24, 1927, he
came to Gladwin County 14 years ago from Westland. Mr. Palka worked in
construction and was a member of the Reinforced Iron Workers Local 426 in
Detroit. He retired in 1985 after 32 years. He was a member of St. Anne
Catholic Church in Edenville and bowled. Mr. Palka was married to the former
Theresa Seres Sept. 6, 1952, in Melvindale. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Thomas of Midland, Michael of Beaverton and David of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs.
Clifford (Judith) Linsenman of Rose City and Mrs. Rick (Deborah) McCulloch of
Alden; 3 brothers, Andrew and Walter of Romulus and Joseph of Redford Township;
2 sisters, Mrs. Nellie Dielat of Southgate and Mrs. Betty DeCuyper of Allen
Park; and 10 grandchildren. A sister and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from St. Anne Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Fred Kawka officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. A Rosary was said Tuesday at 7:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated
01-20/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2 THERESA
M. (SERES) PALKA (1931 - ?) EVERETT
O. PALMER (26 DEC 1910 - 18 MARCH 1966) RITES
HELD FOR EVERETT PALMER Everett Palmer, 55, of Beaverton, died
Friday in Ionia Memorial Hospital following an illness of three months.
Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev.
Henry Hall officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Born in Warren County,
Ky. on Dec. 26, 1910, he was employed in steel construction work. Mr. Palmer was a resident of Gladwin County
for 35 years and was a member of F. & A.M. Lodge No. 453. Survivors
include, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Freeman, of Midland and Jill Palmer, of
Beaverton; one son, Jerry, of Beaverton; one brother, Harvey, of Midland; one
sister, Mrs. Virginia Bigger, of Midland; and four grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-23/1966 Column - 7 Page - 1 LOIS
M. PALMER (1913 - 1985) DELMAR
W. PARKER (7 APRIL 1911 - 19 NOV 1997) Delmar
W. Parker, 86, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 at Tender Care Nursing
Home in Midland after a long illness. Born April 7, 1911 in Grout Township,
Gladwin County, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Delmar married
the former Irene Fry, March 30, 1933 in Bay City. He had been employed by
Robinson Industries in Coleman as a wheel operator, retiring in 1976 after 29
years. He also farmed and was a member of the Farm Bureau. Delmar was a member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. He helped organize the Beaverton
Little League and was active in that organization. Besides his wife he is survived by one
daughter, Lucille and husband Roger Mudge of Standish; three sons, Donald and
wife Sandy of Beaverton, Harold and wife Ruth of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and
Douglas and wife Connie of Midland; one sister, Maude Scoby of Gladwin; 10
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren with Rev. Kenn Golay officiating. Burial will
be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Brethren church
building fund or B.Y.R.P. Arrangements were in charge of Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1997 Column - 3 Page - 2 IRENE
I. PARKER (1913 - ?) CLIFFORD
C. PARKS (12 MAY 1926 - 17 MAY 1986) Clifford
C. Parks, 60, of 420 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, May 17, in the Midland
Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in DeWitt May 12, 1926, he moved to
Gladwin County in 1980 from Lansing. Mr. Parks retired Jan 31, 1980 after 30
years in the paint department for Fisher Body in Lansing. He served in the Army
during World War II and was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Mr.
Parks and the former Lillian Rounds were married Dec. 16, 1961 in Jackson. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
step-son, Clifford Dennison of Beaverton; on step-daughter, Mrs. Howard
(Bonnie) McKimmy of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Vernon of Leslie and Wayne of Mason;
5 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Maine, Mrs. Viola McCutcheon and Mrs. Dorothy Lee of
Lansing, Mrs. Thelma Hicks of Dimondale and Edna Parks of Mason; 7
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Dr. John McDowell officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery with graveside military rites by
the V.F.W Gladwin County Record dated 05-21/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 LILLIAN
E. (ROUNDS) PARKS (25 JUNE 1915 - ?) LYDIA
(ROEHRS) PARQUETTE (21 JAN 1899 - ABT. 23 MARCH 1944) SERVICES
SUNDAY FOR MRS. PARQUETTE Funeral services were held for Mrs. Vincent
Parquette, 45, at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Sunday, March 26, at 2 o'clock
with Rev. H. F. Brietzke officiating. Lydia Parquette was born in Defiance,
Ohio, on January 21, 1899. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Roehrs.
In 191 her parents and family came to Beaverton. She was married to Vincent
Parquette in the fall of that year, and has resided in Beaverton most of the
time since. Mrs. Parquette's life was one of many
afflictions. She underwent several serious operations which did not bring the
desired results, and lingered on with a painful illness for many months. She
passed away Thursday, March 23. Besides her husband she is survived by her
three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Held, of Detroit, and Gloria and LaDena at home;
and by two brothers, Carl and Theodore Roehrs, also of Beaverton. Burial was in
the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1944 Column - 3 Page - 4 JENNIE
E. PARY (6 AUG 1868 - 20 NOV 1931) PHIL
ANDER PARY (14 MARCH 1863 - 14 NOV 1933) JAMES
KNOX PATTERSON (1845 - 26 JAN 1922) James
Knox Patterson, aged 76, died at St. Mary's hospital, Saginaw, Jan. 26, 1922,
after an operation which he came through successfully, but death came
unexpectedly. Mr. Patterson had resided in the vicinity of Beaverton since
1908, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. He was born in
Seneca county, Ohio, and married Miss Lydia Rhinehart of Sidney, Ohio, June 11,
1876, who survives him, with two daughters and a son; Kate, Mrs. E. C. Reiley,
living near Beaverton; Melvina Adell, Mrs. C. A. Barnhart, New Carlisle, Ohio,
and Edward Forest Patterson, Denver, Colorado. Funeral services were conducted at the
church of the Brethren by Elder Wm. Neff. Gladwin County Record dated
02-09/1922 Column - 4 Page - 5 LYDIA
(RHINEHART) PATTERSON (10 JUNE 1847 - 30 JAN 1935) MRS.
LYDIA PATTERSON Funeral services were held Friday, February
1, at the Church of the Brethren, south of Beaverton, for Mrs. Lydia Patterson,
conducted by Rev. Perry Arnold. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. Mrs. Patterson
died January 30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Rieley, at Beaverton. She
was a daughter of Noah and Rebecca Rhinehart, was born in Seneca county, Ohio,
June 10, 1847, and was 87 years, 7 months and 20 days old. When she was 16 years old the family moved
to Shelby county, Ohio. She was married June 11, 1876, to James K. Patterson,
who died January 26, 1922. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Della
Barnhart of New Carlisle, Penn.; and Mrs. Kate Rieley of Beaverton; one son,
Edwin F. Patterson, of Stockton, Cal.; 12 grandchildren, a great grandson, and
a sister, Mrs. Amanda Fisher of Sydney, Ohio. Three brothers, preceded her in
death, one James Rhinehart was a former resident of Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-06/1935 Column - 2 Page - 4
BABY
GIRL (DEMPSTER?) PAXTON (1955 - 1955) CLIFTON
W. PAXTON (27 JULY 1892 - 1 AUG 1965) ILLNESS
FATAL TO CLIFTON PAXTON Services for Clifton W. Paxton, 73, of
Beaverton, who died Sunday after a short illness, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.
in the Dale Methodist Church. Born in Ohio on July 27, 1892, he had lived in
Gladwin County for 62 years. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Paxton was married to the former Pearl
Grant on Nov. 1, 1914, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Jane Finucane, of Beaverton; one brother, Dewey, of Clare; two
sisters, Mrs. Leona Busick, of Grover Hill, Ohio, and Mrs. Mary Ross, of
Beaverton; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Rev. Gordon
Showers officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-04/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1 IDA
JANE (SPRINGER) PAXTON (5 DEC 1859 - 13 JULY 1946) SERVICES
YESTERDAY FOR MRS. PAXTON Funeral services were held yesterday for
Mrs. Ida Jane Springer Paxton, 86, who passed away Saturday, July 13, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. David Ross, in Beaverton. The services were at 2
p.m. from the Ross home with Rev. Henry Kreulen, of Bay City, officiating and
burial was made in Dale cemetery. Although Mrs. Paxton had been in ill health
for many years and blind for the last 30 years she never complained of her
affliction. Her husband preceded her in death February 15, 1940 and she had
made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Ross, in Beaverton, for the last seven years.
Mrs. Paxton was a member of the Church of Christ. She was born December 5, 1859 in Hocking county,
Ohio and was married to Joseph Paxton at Logan, Ohio, later living at Grover
Hill, Ohio, before moving to Beaverton about 44 years ago. Surviving are two daughters and five sons
--- Mrs. Mary Ross, of Beaverton; Mrs. Leona Busick, Grover Hill, Ohio; Homer,
St. Johns; D. M., Gladwin; C. W., Beaverton; J. Russell and Dewey, both of
Clare; one sister, Mrs. Laura Iler, of Lima, Ohio; 31 grandchildren, 45 great
grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
07-17/1946 Column - 2 Page - 1 LEWIS
JOSEPH PAXTON (19 NOV 1857 - 16 FEB 1939) L.
J. PAXTON DIES HERE FEB. 16TH L. J. Paxton passed away at his home
Thursday night, February 16, at the age of 82 years, two months, and 28 days.
He had been bedfast for 14 months. He was born in Hocking Co., Ohio, and
several years later moved to Van Wert, Ohio. He with his family, came to
Beaverton thirty-six years ago. Services were held at the David Ross home
Sunday, February 18, at 2 o'clock with Rev. Henry Kruelen of Bay City
officiating. The Rev. and Mrs. Harold Hodgson sang "Lily of the
Valley" and "Abide With Me" accompanied by Mrs. D. H. Swengel.
The grandsons were active and honorary pall-bearers. Burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Ida J. Springer
Paxton; five sons, Homer of St. Johns, D. M. of Gladwin, C. W. of Beaverton,
Dewey and Russell of Clare; two daughters, Leona Busick of Grover Hill, Ohio,
and Mary Ross of Beaverton; 32 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Those here from out of town to attend the
funeral services were E. F. Paxton and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Price, of Lansing; Mr.
and Mrs. L. Crampton and Mrs. H. J. Paxton of St. Johns; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Holland,
of Ovid; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Paxton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knight, and Mr. and Mrs.
L. Knight, of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Paxton of Coleman; Mr. and Mrs.
Meredith Ross, of Keego Harbor; L. J. Ross, of Vicksburg; Leona Busick, of
Grover Hill, Ohio; and Al Thompson, of Saginaw. Gladwin County Record dated
02-28/1940 Column - 2 Page - 10 PEARL
M. (GRANT) PAXTON (4 SEP 1892 - 22 SEP 1981) Mrs.
Pearl M. Paxton, 89, of 145 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, in
the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Berrien County
on September 4, 1892, she came to Gladwin County as a child. She was a member
of the Dale United Methodist Church. The former Pearl Grant, she married C. W.
Paxton on November 1, 1914, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on July 7,
1965. Surviving are, one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Jane Finucane of Beaverton; and
2 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2 RUSSELL
JAMES PAXTON (21 JAN 1895 - 21 MARCH 1960) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR RUSSELL PAXTON Russell J. Paxton, 65, died Monday at his
home in Clare County, after an illness of nine months. Mr. Paxton born January
2, 1895, was a WWI veteran. He married the former Miss Abbie Dunham on February
29, 1916, and had lived in Clare County for 23 years. Survivors include his widow, Abbie; two
sons, James R., of Clare, and Louis, of Clio; one daughter, Mrs. Cleo Hart, of
Mt. Morris; two brothers, Clifford, of Beaverton, and Dewey, of Clare; two
sisters, Mrs. Leona Busick, of Grover Hill, Ohio, and Mrs. David Ross, of
Beaverton; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, March 24, at
2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. Verne Summers and Rev. Albert
Hager will officiate and burial will be in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-23/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1 ELDER,
ALVIN T. PENDLETON (28 DEC 1901 - 14 FEB 1974) Elder,
Alvin T. Pendleton, 72, of Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 14, at his
home. Born in Munger on Dec. 28, 1901, he was a minister for the R.L.D.S.
churches in Beaverton, Gladwin and Butman Township. Mr. Pendleton was a
mechanic and bus driver for 14 years for the Beaverton Schools and a mechanic
for seven years at Roman Motor Sales in Beaverton. He had lived in Gladwin
County since 1910. Mr. Pendleton and the former Florence Howe were married in
1920 in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Elwin of Leaclair, Wisc.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Malle of Los Angles, Calif.
and Mrs. Dorothy Pidcock of Linwood; three brothers, Clifford of Clarkston and
Willard and Donn of Beaverton; three grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Elder Marshall McGuire officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1974 Column - 4
Page - 2 FLORENCE
B. PENDLETON (1902 - 1989) MILDRED
L. "MILLIE" (LAKE) PENDLETON (24 MAY 1911 - 12 JUNE 1984) Mildred
L. (Millie) Pendleton, 73, of 2142 S. M-18, Gladwin, died suddenly at her home
Tuesday, June 12. Born in Beaverton May 24, 1911, she had spent her lifetime
here. She retired in May 1976 after 20 years as an aide at the Gladwin Area
Hospital, Mrs. Pendleton was a member of the Gladwin R.L.D.S. Church. The
former Mildred Lake, she was married to Willard Pendleton on November 9, 1935,
in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Bertha Spencer of Gladwin; and a God-daughter, Mari Meena
Nellaiappan of India. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Harold McAllister officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 WILLARD
G. PENDLETON (5 JULY 1915 - 9 DEC 1994) Willard
G. Pendleton, 79, of Gladwin, died Friday, Dec. 9, 1994 in the Gladwin Nursing
Home following a long illness. Born July 5, 1915 in Beaverton, Mr. Pendleton
was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He was employed by Power House at
Dow Corning in Midland and retired in 1977 after 21 years. Mr. Pendleton was an
elder at the RLDS Church in Gladwin since 1952. He served as county director of blood
services for the American Red Cross and was the volunteer coordinator of the
Gladwin County Blood Program for many years. In 1990, he received the Gladwin
County Citizen of the Year award from the chamber of commerce. He married the former Mildred Lake Nov. 9,
1935 in Beaverton and she died June 12, 1984. He then married May Clark Jan. 5,
1985 in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 step-sons, Fred Clark of
Cadillac, Jack Clark of Burton, and Larry Clark of Harrison; and a brother,
Donn Pendleton of Beaverton. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with Elder Fred Clark officiating. Burial was
in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Gladwin County Record dated 12-14/1994
Column - 2 Page - 6 EARL
"DON" PERKINS (16 DEC 1903 - 16 SEP 1988) Earl
(Don) Perkins, 84, of 1180 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 16, in the
Grand Blanc Convalescent Home after a long illness. Born in Sanford, Dec 16,
1903, he moved to Gladwin County in 1965 from Flint. Mr. Perkins was a foreman
for Chevrolet Manufacturing in Flint and retired in 1965 after 40 years. He was
a member of the Dale United Methodist Church. Mr. Perkins was married to the
former Myrtle Snyder, June 28, 1934 in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. C.L. (Sally) Bergman of Flushing and Mrs. Walter (Jean) of
Flint; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mollie Carrigan of Sanford and Mrs. Blanche Miller of
Clio; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3
brothers and 3 sisters. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. the Rev. Janet Larner officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-21/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2 MYRTLE
B. (SNYDER) PERKINS (12 MARCH 1908 - 3 JUNE 1991) Mrs.
Myrtle B. (Snyder) Perkins, 83, of 1180 W. Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Monday,
June 3, 1991, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a
short illness. Born in Beaverton, March 12, 1908, she lived in Tobacco Township
until 1927 and returned to Gladwin County in 1965 when she moved from Flint.
She was a member of the Dale United Methodist Church, the United Methodist
Women, Dale Ladies Aid and the home extension group. The former Myrtle Snyder,
she married Don Perkins on June 28, 1934 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death
Sept. 16, 1988. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. C. L.
(Sally) Bergman of Flushing, and Mrs. Walter (Jean) Engberg of Flint; 6
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Rites will be held Thursday, June 6,
at 10 a.m. from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Larner will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-05/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2 ALMA
E. PETERSON (1912 - 1963) EDITH
J. (ROSEVEAR) PETERSON (14 AUG 1910 - 24 JAN 1985) Edith
J. Peterson, 74, of 330 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 24, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Rose City Aug. 14, 1910,
she spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She retired in 1975 as a
registered nurse at the Gladwin Area Hospital. Mrs. Peterson was a member of
the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. The former Edith Rosevear, she was married to
Ralph Peterson Sept. 25, 1932, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death June 23,
1963. Surviving are 2 sons, Ray of Beaverton and
John of Ypsilanti, one daughter, Mrs. Sharon Dicler of St. Mary's, Ohio, one
brother, Ray of Mt. Pleasant, one sister, Mrs. Fern Asch of Beaverton; and 4
grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Leon Methner officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-06/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 ELIZABETH
MARIE (DASHNER) PETERSON (1896 - 1979) FLORENCE
JANE (MATTICE) PETERSON (11 AUG 1875 - 3 JUNE 1962) ILLNESS
FATAL TO FLORENCE PETERSON Mrs. Florence Jane Peterson, 86, died Sunday
morning at her home in Tobacco Township
after a short illness. The former Florence Jane Mattice was born on August 11,
1875, in Coloma, and was married there to John E. Peterson on April 11, 1895.
He preceded her in death on May 27, 1938. They had lived in Gladwin County
since 1913. Surviving her are three sons, Ralph and
Herbert, of Beaverton, and Harold of Flint; four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. A daughter, Laura, also preceded her in death. Funeral services
were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church with the Elder
Harold Keeley officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-06/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1 HAROLD
J. PETERSON (29 JULY 1904 - 13 JUNE 1979) EX-RESIDENT
PASSES Herbert Peterson received word the past week
of the death of his twin brother, Harold, of Mt. Dora, Fla., June 13. He leaves
his wife Florence and a daughter Linda. Florence will be remembered here as the
former Florence McKimmy. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1979 Column - 1 Page
- 4 HERBERT
R. PETERSON (29 JULY 1904 - 6 APRIL 1987) Herbert
R. Peterson, 82, of 2852 Guernsey Rd. Beaverton, died Monday, April 6, in the
Clare Nursing Home following a short illness. Born in South Haven July 29,
1904, he came to Gladwin County in 1920. Mr. Peterson operated Peterson
Brothers Nursery and served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Peterson and
the former Odilene Jones were married Nov. 14, 1947, in Franklin, Ky. She
preceded him in death Dec. 23, 1985. Surviving are 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Two
brothers also preceded him in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Elder Paul Schoun
officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1987
Column - 3 Page - 2 JOHN
E. PETERSON (13 JAN 1858 - 27 MAY 1938) John
E. Peterson was born January 13, 1859, in Danville, Illinois, and died May 27,
1938, at the age of 79. The first years of his wife were spent at Danville and
then his family moved in a covered wagon to South Haven, Michigan. The new home
was in virgin timber, but they were true pioneers and knew all of the
prevations and hardships that fall onf such. On April 11, 1895, he married Miss
Florence J. Mattice of Coloma, Michigan. To them were born four children, three
of whom are still living. Laura May was born October 11, 1896, and died
September 11, 1899; Ralph M. was born November 9, 1901 and Harold J. and
Herbert R. were born July 29, 1904. The family then left South Haven and spent a
short time in New Mexico, Illinois, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Galesburg,
Michigan. Leaving Galesburg in the Spring of 1913 they came to Beaverton and
have lived here since except for six months in 1920 spent in Hartford,
Michigan. Mr. Peterson was an inverate farmer and was happiest when engaged in
planting gardens, farm corps and trees, and watching them grow and come to
fruit. He belonged to no church but was always
loyal to his family and friends and tried to bear with those who disagreed. He
was buried in Lakeview cemetery in the city of South Haven overlooking that
beautiful body of water named after the Commonwealth he loved so well. His wife, Florence, and his sons, Ralph an
Herbert, live on the farm three miles southeast of Beaverton. Harold, his wife
and little daughter live at 645 Piper St., Flint. He leaves one niece, Mrs. May
Rich, of South Haven, and a host of friends. Gladwin County Record dated
06-01/1938 Column - 2 Page - 4 ODILENE
R. (JONES) PETERSON (1 MARCH 1902 - 23 DEC 1985) Odilene
R. Peterson, 83, of 2852 Guernsey Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 23, in the
Westgate Manor Nursing Home, St. Louis, after a long illness. The former
Odilene Jones, she was born March 1, 1902, in Tenessee. She was married to
Herbert Peterson in 1972 in Beaverton and he survives. The body was donated to
the University of Michigan Medical School. Gladwin County Record dated
01-01/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 RALPH
M. PETERSON (9 NOV 1901 - 23 JUNE 1963) RITES
HELD FOR RALPH PETERSON Ralph M. Peterson, 61, of Tobacco Township,
died at home Sunday of a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was born on Nov. 9,
1901, in South Haven and came to Gladwin County 43 years ago. He and his
brother, Herbert, operated Peterson Brothers Nursery south of Beaverton. On
Sept. 25, 1938, he was married to the former Edith Rosevear in Beaverton. Survivors include his wife, Edith; two sons,
Ray and John, and a daughter, Sharon, all of Beaverton; two brothers, Herbert,
of Beaverton, and Harold, of Flint; and one grandchild. Funeral services were
held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church with Elder Harold
Keeley officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-26/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1 VICTOR
A. PETERSON (4 JAN 1894 - 8 APRIL 1967) ILLNESS
FATAL TO VICTOR PETERSON Victor A. Peterson, 73, of Wooden Shoe
Village, died Saturday, April 8, following an illness of several months. Born
near Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 4, 1894, Mr. Peterson was a retired machinist
coming to Gladwin County four years ago from Saginaw. He and the former
Elizabeth Marie Dashner were married in Saginaw Jan. 4, 1917. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Warren
of Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Robert of Cypress, Calif.; two brothers, Albert
of Saginaw and Axel of Hemlock; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Heidel of Bay City and
Mrs. Ida Frenel of Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in
the Miner Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Lautner of Saginaw officiating. He was a
life-member of the F. & A. M. No. 154 of Saginaw. A Masonic memorial service
was held Monday evening. Burial was in Dale Cemetery at Beaverton. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-12/1967 Column - 3 Page - 2 FRANCES
MARY PETRIK (15 MAY 1933 - 6 OCT 1995) FRANCES MARY PETRIK Frances Mary Petrik, 62. Of Beaverton. died Friday,
Oct. 6. 1995 at her home following a long Illness. Born May 15, 1933 in Bronx, N.Y.,
she had been a Gladwin County resident since 1954. Mrs. Petrik was a member of
St. Anne's Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 171 Auxiliary. The
former Frances Martin married Stephen Petrik Sr. Feb. 14, 1953 in Manchester,
England. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son,
Stephen Petrik Jr. of Beaverton; 2 daughters. Eleanor and husband Bill Roehrs, Maureen and husband
Wayne Sheets, and Susan Petrik, all of Beaverton; 4 brothers, James Martin of
Long Island, N.Y., Thomas Martin of England. Jack Martin and Lawrence Martin; 5
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Hugh Martin and a sister, Valerie Green. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St.
Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville with the Rev. Father James Heller
officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Pardee Cancer Center,
Midland. Arrangements were handled by the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-11/1995 Column – 1 Page – 8. STEPHEN
J. PETRIK (29 JAN 1932 - ?) JIMMIE
CAM PHILLIPS (25 NOV 1973 - JUNE 1973) Jimmie
Cam Phillips, 2 month old son of Mrs. Sue Phillips died Sunday morning at the
home of Virgil Fisher of Beaverton. Private services were held Tuesday,
February 6th at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Carl Briggs
officiating. Interment was made in the Dale Cemetery. He was born November 25, 1973 at Huntsville,
Alabama. His survivors are his mother, Sue Phillips, one sister, Angela Denise,
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Phillips of Mt. Clemens, great grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Huntsville, Alabama and great grandmother Mrs. Mattie
Moon of Woodville, Alabama. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/1973 Column - 4
Page - 2 PHYLLIS
JANE POPP (3 OCT 1931 - 27 MARCH 1996) PHYLLIS JANE POPP Phyllis Jane Popp, 64, of Beaverton, died Wednesday,
March 27, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center – Midland following a
short illness. Born Oct. 3, 1931 in Pontiac, she resided in Beaverton for the past
6 years since moving from Waterford. Mrs. Popp was employed by Pontiac General
Hospital and the Pontiac Area Nursing Home as an LPN until retiring in 1986. The
former Phyllis Meyers married Walter F. Popp Nov. 26, 1966 in Union Lake. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother,
Phyllis Meyers; 2 brothers, Ted Meyers of Summerland Keys, Fla. and Michael Meyers of Houghton
Lake; 2 sisters, Rosalie Morenz of Blairsville, Ga. and Marilyn Mitchell of
Waterford; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
father, Augustus T. Meyers. Rites were held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel and the Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated. Gladwin
County Record dated 4-3/1996 Column – 4 Page – 2. WALTER
F. POPP (22 MARCH 1931 - 15 OCT 1999) Walter
F. Popp, 68, of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 at MidMichigan
Medical Center-Midland. Born March 22, 1931 in Heidelberg, Germany, he lived in
Gladwin County since 1990 and previously lived in Waterford. Walter married
Patricia (Wolfgram) July 18, 1998 in Beaverton. His first wife, Phyllis,
preceded him in death in 1996. He was a factory worker for General Motors in
Pontiac, retiring in 1987 after 18 years. He was a member of the Dale United
Methodist Church in Beaverton. Besides his wife he is survived by one
sister, Doris and husband Jobst Rottmann of Germany; one niece, Betty Lou and
husband Roger McNeil of Waterford; one great nephew, Chad Kuhl; three stepsons,
Dale Carll of New York, David and wife Jeannine Carll of Vasser, and Chuck and
wife Abbi McNett of Midland; two stepdaughters, Robin and husband Larry Cline
of Vasser, and Paula McNett of Auburn; one granddaughter; seven grandsons;
mother and father-in-law, Anna and Donald Wolfgram Sr. of Deland, Fla., and one
nephew, JoJo Rottman. He was preceded in death by his stepparents,
Emma and Benarda Eheriser; and one stepsister, Betty Green. Services were held
at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Rev.
David Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dale United
Methodist Church building fund. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1999 Column -
1 Page - 2 AARON
LYLE PRATT (1 AUG 1975 - 7 NOV 1993) Aaron
Lyle Pratt, 18, of Davie, Fla. and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday,
Nov. 7, 1993, in an automobile accident in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was born in
Midland on Aug. 1, 1975, and attended Gladwin schools until moving to Florida 3
years ago. He was a senior in high school. Surviving are his parents, David and Teri
(McDaniel) Pratt of Davie, Fla.; one brother, Joe of Davie; one sister, Angela
of Davie; and his grandparents, Lyle and Betty McDaniel of Beaverton and Daisy
Pratt of Gladwin. Services are incomplete and in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1993
Column - 4 Page - 1 DAISY
G. PRATT (1926 - ?) EDWARD
G. PRATT (13 MARCH 1921 - 9 JUNE 1976) Edward
G Pratt, 55, of 1709 S. M-18, Gladwin, was pronounced dead on arrival at the
Gladwin Area Hospital Wednesday, June 9, after suffering a heart attack following
a short illness. Born in West Virginia on March 13, 1921, he came to Gladwin
County 19 years ago from Newaygo. Mr. Pratt was employed as a repairman for the
Sun Oil Company. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Gladwin
County Veterans of Foreign War Post 7303. He was married to the former Daisy
Parker in Alma, W. Va., on November 17, 1941. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Michael (Carolyn) Haines of Mt. Morris and Trudy of Gladwin;
six sons, Ronald of Flint, Douglass of St. Helen, Stephen of Beaverton, and
Terry, David and Bruce, all of Gladwin; three brothers, Jack and Carl of West
Virginia, and Orville of Ohio; three sisters, Mary Alske and Nelta Hal of Ohio
and Garnet Strong of Evart; and 13 grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin. The Rev. Winston Decker officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2 JOSEPH
EDWARD PRATT (21 NOV 1976 - 3 OCT 1996) Joseph
Edward Pratt, 19, of Davie, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 after he was
struck by lightning on the Broward Community College campus. Born Nov. 21, 1976
in Midland, he resided in Davie for the past 6 years since moving from Gladwin.
Mr. Pratt was a student at Broward Community College in Davie, Fla. He worked
at Ekerd Photo Lab and enjoyed playing music and spending time with his
friends. Surviving are his parents, David K. and Teri
D. Pratt of Davie, Fla.; one sister, Angela Perez of Pembrook, Fla.; his
grandmother, Daisy Pratt of Gladwin; and his grandparents, Lyle and Betty
McDaniel of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Lyle Pratt
Nov. 7, 1993. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. David Sprang officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Gladwin County Record dated
10-09/1996 Column - 2 Page - 7 ELEANOR
DEAN (SMITH) PRIEST (14 APRIL 1912 - 11 APRIL 1930) Mrs.
Carl C. Priest died April 11, 1930, at the University hospital, Ann Arbor,
where she had been taken April 10. Eleanor Dean Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry T. Smith of Tobacco township, was born April 14, 1912, at Scottville,
Michigan, and came to this county with her parents in 1922. She was married
June 7, 1928 to Carl C. Priest at Beaverton. One son, Charles Carl, 24 days
old, died March 25. Services were held at the Dale church April
14, conducted by Elder George W. Burt. Four uncles, Joseph Rhinebolt, Charles
F. Smith, Walter Lange and William Kieler acted as pall bearers. Burial took
place at Dale Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, her parents, two
sisters, three brothers and two grandparents. Gladwin County Record dated
04-17/1930 Column - 5 Page - 5 WILLIAM
H. PROVOAST (19 MAY 1880 - 15 AUG 1898) Q'S ALVA
QUILLET (16 AUG 1877 - 13 JAN 1954) SERVICES
SUNDAY FOR ALVA QUELET Alva Quelet, 76, passed away suddenly this
morning at his home in Tobacco township. Funeral services will be held on
Sunday afternoon from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren at 2:30 o'clock,
following a prayer service at the home at 2. The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of
the church, will officiate and burial will be made in the Dale cemetery.
Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home until 4 p.m. on Thursday and after
that at the home on Dale road. Mr. Quelet was born in Archibald, Ohio, on
August 16, 1877. He moved from there to his farm in Beaverton 53 years ago. On
May 13, 1906, he was married to Miss Laura Bergman in Beaverton. Surviving are
his wife, Laura; four daughters, Mrs. Lela Rau and Mrs. Ola Shaw, of Gladwin,
Mrs. Fay Brown of Beaverton and Mrs. Naomi Mishler of Decatur, Indiana, two
brothers, Elmer Quelet of Saginaw and Harley Quelet of Beaverton; also 13
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
01-13/1954 Column - 4 Page - 1 BABY
MAE QUILLET (? - 31 MAY 1907) BERTHA
MAY (SEWARD) QUILLET (24 AUG 1878 - 28 OCT 1961) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. QUELLETTE Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.
at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Bertha May Quellette, 83, who
died Saturday at the Kings Daughters Home in Midland after an illness of two
years. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Born
on August 24, 1878, in Fulton County, Ohio, she was married to Elmer L.
Quellette on Dec. 2, 1896 in Lyons, Ohio. He preceded her in death in December,
1956. Survivors include three sons, Harvey of
Portland, Lyle and Lloyd, of Saginaw; six daughters, Mrs. Laverne Staley of
Saginaw, Mrs. Ida Young of Traverse City, Mrs. Alma Butscher of Albuquerque,
N.M., Mrs. Fern Cruickshank of Gladwin, Mrs. Muriel Penney of Appleton, Wis.,
and Mrs. Nora Rogers of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Onweller, of Beaverton; 21
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
11-01/1961 Column - 1 Page - 1 ELIZABETH
(AUGUSTINE) QUILLET (8 JAN 1855 - 25 JUNE 1939) MRS. ELIZABETH QUELET DIES HERE ON SUNDAY Elizabeth Quelet, the youngest daughter of
Joseph and Anna Augustine, was born January 8, 1855 in Senaca County, Ohio and
departed this life at the age of 84 on June 25 at the home of her son Alva,
where she has made her home the past three years. In her youth she became a
member of the United Brethren. After moving to Michigan she became, a member of
the Church of the Brethren. She was united in marriage to Henry Quelet on Feb.
22, 1874. He preceded her in death eleven years ago. Both departed this life on
the same day of the week, Sunday. Three sons were born to them: Elmer of Hale;
Alva and Harley of Beaverton. The family moved to Gladwin county about 42 years
ago. Surviving are her three sons, 17 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,
one brother, Joseph Augustine, West Unity, Ohio and many friends. Services were
held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 2 p.m. at the Dale Church. Burial
was at the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-28/1939 Column - 1 Page - 4 ELMER
LEONARD QUILLET (12 FEB 1874 - 6 NOV 1956) ILLNESS
FATAL TO ELMER QUELLETTE Elmer L. Quellette, 82, died at his home in
Gladwin on November 6, after an illness of one year. He was born in Williams
County, Ohio on February 12, 1874, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Quellette.
Mr. Quellette came to Beaverton in 1897 and lived there until 1919, when he
moved to Carrollton near Saginaw. He had lived in Gladwin for the past three
months. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren
and a former road commissioner of Gladwin County. On December 2, 1896, he was
married to Bertha Seward, who survives him with three sons, and six daughters.
They are Harvey of Portland, Oregon, Lloyd and Lyle of Saginaw, Mrs. Laverne
Staley of Saginaw, Mrs. Ida Young of Birmingham, Mrs. Nora Rogers of Sanford,
Mrs. Muriel Penney of Midland, Mrs. Alma Spacek of Albuquerque, N. M. and Mrs.
Fern Cruickshan of Gladwin. Also surviving are a brother, Harley of Beaverton;
21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church.
Officiating clergyman will be the Rev. Earl Atkinson. Interment will be in Dale
Cemetery with the grandsons acting as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated
11-07/1956 Column - 6 Page - 1 HARRY
QUILLET (1898 - 1898) HARLAND
SWANTON QUILLET (25 JAN 1916 - 6 JAN 1961) ILLNESS
FATAL TO HARLAN QUILLET Harlan Swanton Quillet, 43, died Friday at
his home on East Dale Rd., Beaverton, following an illness of four years. A
lifetime resident of Gladwin County, he was born in Tobacco Township on Jan.
25, 1917 and on April 27, 1941, was married to the former Miss Martha Boos in
Beaverton. Before his illness he was a laboratory technician with the Dow
Chemical Company. Surviving are his wife, Martha; a son,
Harley; and a daughter, Ruth Ann, at home; his father and step-mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Harley Quillet, of Beaverton; and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Walters, and
Mrs. Mary Leuenberger, of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1961 Column - 6
Page - 1 HARLEY
QUILLET (7 NOV 1882 - 19 AUG 1966) ILLNESS
FATAL TO HARLEY QUILLET Harley Quillet, 83, of Beaverton, died
Friday, Aug. 19, following an illness of three weeks. Mr. Quillet, a retired
farmer, had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 69 years. Born Nov.
7, 1882, in Stryker, Ohio, he was the son of Henry and Elizabeth Quillet. He
was married to Mrs. Maude A. Miller in Beaverton Nov. 17, 1957. Survivors are his wife, Maude; two
daughters, Mrs. Chris Leuenberger and Mrs. Harold Walters, of Beaverton; two
step-daughters, Mrs. John Jardis of Midland and Mrs. William Snider of Gaylord;
six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Harland, preceded him in
death. Services were held at the Dale Methodist
Church Aug. 22 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Lee Long and the Rev. F. E. Voller
officiated and interment was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-24/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1 HENRY
QUILLET (MAR 1851 - 23 DEC 1928) JOSEPH
DANIEL QUILLET (AUG 1899 - 15 AUG 1915) DROWNED
IN RIVER JOSEPH
QUELLET, 16 YEARS OLD MEETS DEATH WHILE IN SWIMMING SUNDAY. TOBACCO
DAM SCENE OF SAD FATALITY -- WAS BRIGHT AND PROMISING BOY. Joseph Daniel Quellett, the 16 year old son
of Elmer and Bertha Quellett, of Tobacco, accidently drowned while in bathing
Sunday morning, Aug. 15. Joseph had visited the night before Walter and Wesley
Raymond, staying with them, and had gone with them to the Tobacco dam to go in
bathing and there lost his life. He was in the water over two hours. Dr. Pierce
was called and with the entire neighborhood used every known means to save the
boy but without avail. He was a good swimmer, but evidently was
taken with cramps. He called for help, but the other boys were unable to rescue
him. Joseph was the eldest of eight
children, and leaves father, mother and seven brothers and sisters. He was a
boy of good disposition, very promising in school, and will be greatly missed.
He passed the eighth grade examination last May, and was intending to commence
school, next month in the Beaverton high school. Funeral Wednesday at the home and interment
in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-19/1915 Column - 4 Page - 1 LAURA
ELLEN (BERGMAN) QUILLET (23 JULY 1885 - 5 MARCH 1968) SERVICES
FOR MRS. QUELET FRIDAY Mrs. Laura Ellen Quelet, 82, of Tobacco
Township, died Tuesday forenoon, March 5, at Saginaw General Hospital,
following an illness of several months. Laura Ellen Bergman was born July 23,
1885, in Hancock County, Ohio, and had been a resident of Gladwin County for 70
years, coming here in 1898. She and Alva Quelet were married in Beaverton May
13, 1906, and he passed away Jan. 13, 1954. Mrs. Quelet was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren. She was treasurer and secretary of the
women's work. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. George
Rau (Lela), and Mrs. Ola Shaw, both of Gladwin, Mrs. Oscar Brown (Fay) of
Beaverton, and Mrs. John Mishler (Naomi) of Huntington, Ind.; a sister, Mrs.
Nora Mishler, of Coleman; and two brothers, Ralph Bergman of Coleman and
Lawrence Bergman of Beaverton; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Two
daughters preceded her in death. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at
the Church of the Brethren and interment will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-06/1968 Column - 5 Page - 1 MARK
A. QUILLET (29 APRIL 1961 - 13 JULY 1984) Mark
A. Quillet, 23, of 524 Quillet Dr., Beaverton, died Saturday, July 14, of
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Lansing on April
29, 1961, and spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed by Carry
Aluminum Siding. Surviving are his wife, Denise; one
daughter, Brandy, at home; his parents, Harley and Lorna Quillet of Beaverton;
and his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Longstreth of Beaverton. Services were held
Monday at 3 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Bruce
Hatch officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated
07-18/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 MAUDE
A. (MILLER) QUILLET (26 MAY 1889 - 14 APRIL 1972) Mrs.
Maude (Miller) Quillet, 82, of Beaverton, died Friday, April 14, at a Mildand
nursing home, following a long illness. Born in Tinney, Ohio, May 26, 1889, the
former Miss Maude Miller had been a resident of Gladwin County for 62 years,
coming here in 1910. She was married to William A. Miller January 30, 1906, and
they made their home in the county until his death April 23, 1954. Mrs. Miller
and Harley Quillet were married November 17, 1957, and he also preceded her in
death on August 19, 1966. Mrs. Miller was authoress of a column,
"Maude Miller Says," that appeared in The Record a number of years
ago and was widely read. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Snide of
Indian River, and Mrs. Eleanor Burditt of Midland; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Irene Walters and Mrs. Mary Leuenberger, both of Beaverton; a brother, Ralph
Miller of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Fern Deming of Flint; two grandchildren.
Services were held Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. F.
E. Voller officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-19/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 MILDRED
AMELIA (SWANTON) QUILLET (21 SEP 1885 - 17 OCT 1954) LONG
ILLNESS TAKE MRS. QUILLETT Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at
2:00 p.m. from the Dale Methodist Church for Mrs. Harley Quillett, 69, a life
long resident of Gladwin county. The former Mildred Swanton, daughter of the
late John C. and Mary Swanton, she was born September 21, 1885 at Edenville. On
August 1, 1906 she was married to Harley Quillett. Mrs. Quillett had been an
invalid for the past 11 years. Her survivors include her husband, Harley;
two daughters, Mrs. Chris Leuenberger and Mrs. Harold Walters; one son,
Harland, all of Beaverton; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Brown
of Beaverton; and two brothers, Hazen of Beaverton and Bradford of Bay City. Mrs. Quillett passed away Sunday morning at
her home in Tobacco township. The Rev. Larry Grubaugh, pastor of the
Beaverton-Dale Methodist churches, officiated at the services and burial was
made in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1954 Column - 1 Page -
1 NORMA
QUILLET (JUNE 1928 - 14 JAN 1930) Norma
Quillet, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Quillet of Dale, died Jan. 14 of
pneumonia. Gladwin County Record dated 01-23/1930 Column - 3 Page - 1 Note:
{Quelet also spelled Quellet, Quellete, Quillet or Quillette in Obituary Book
listing}. R'S ALFRED
A. RADTKE (23 JULY 1906 - 17 MARCH 1984) Alfred
A. Radtke, 77, of 115 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Saturday, March 17, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., on
July 23, 1906, he was employed by Excello Corp. He was a member of the
Beaverton Church of The Brethren and the Hay Senior Citizen's Club. Mr. Radtke
was married to Ethel Campbell on February 9, 1980, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Barry (Catherine) Nickolitch of Lake City; 3 sons, John of New
York, Lawrence and Bruce of Midland; and 2 grandsons. Services were held Monday
at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1984 Column
- 3 Page - 2 RUTH
M. (RILEY) RADTKE (8 SEP 1924 - 4 APRIL 1977) Mrs.
Ruth M. Radtke, 52, of 130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Monday, April 4, in
Traverse City following a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township on September
8, 1924, she moved back to Gladwin County in 1968 from Detroit. The former Ruth
Riley, she was married to Alfred A. Radtke on April 5, 1947, in Chicago, Ill. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Lawrence and Bruce, both of Midland; 2 brothers, John of Beaverton and
George of Lake City; and one sister, Mrs. Velma Coon of Washington, D.C.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton
Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore will officiated and burial will be in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2 GLADYS
LEONA RANDLE (1932 - ?) NORMAN
W. RANDLE (1925 - 1980) FREDERICK
JAMES RANES (19 MARCH 1918 - 22 MAY 1988) Frederick
James Ranes, 70, of 1775 S. M-18, Gladwin, died Sunday, May 22, in the Standish
Community Hospital after a short illness. Born in Beaverton, March 19, 1918, he
had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Ranes was retired from Woods Saw
Mill. He served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are 2 daughters, Velma Bills of
Nashua, N.H. and Karen Reed of Salem, N. H.; one son, James of Utah; 5
brothers, Arthur of Arizona, Lawrence, Ralph, Evert and Keith of Beaverton; 3
sisters, Leola Hathaway of Midland, Doris Gilmour of Sanford and Zelma Ranes of
Beaverton; and 3 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Visitation is after 4 p.m.
today, Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1988 Column - 2 Page - 2 RALPH
D. RANES (13 JAN 1934 - 16 JUNE 1989) Ralph
D. Ranes, 55, of 2810 W. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, June 16,
1989 in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Beaverton, Jan. 13, 1934, he had
spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Ranes was retired from construction
work. Surviving are 2 sons. Gary of Meredith and
Byron of Sanford; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ron (Sandy) Cummins, Dawn and Carol Ranes
of Beaverton; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Ranes of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Arthur of
Arizona, Evert and Keith of Beaverton and Lawrence; 3 sisters, Mrs. Leola
Hathaway of Midland, Mrs. Doris Gilmour of Sanford and Zelma Ranes of
Beaverton; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and
burial was in the Beaverton Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1989
Column - 3 Page - 2 ALICE
E. (LINDOWER) RAU (10 JAN 1867 - 10 DEC 1957) MRS.
RAU SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Alice E. Rau, 90, of Beaverton, died on
Tuesday, Dec. 10, after an illness of many years. She was born on Jan. 10,
1867, in Wood County, Ohio, and had lived in Gladwin county 46 years. The
former Miss Alice E. Lindower was married to Henry Rau on Feb. 11, 1893, in
Carey, Ohio. They would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in
February. Surviving are her husband, Henry, of
Beaverton; two sons, George H., of Gladwin, and Earl E., of Beaverton; six
daughters, Elma, Mrs. Clarence Carpenter and Mrs. Grace M. Ward, of Beaverton,
Mrs. Perley L. Arnold, of Albion, Mrs. Ray Lamphierd and Mrs. Pearl Ward, of
Midland; one sister, Mrs. C. A. Chambers, of Findlay, Ohio; two brothers, F. B.
Lindower, of Uniontown, Ohio, and S. Earl Lindower, of Toledo. Funeral services will be on Friday, Dec. 13,
with a prayer service at 12:30 at home and at the Church of the Brethren at 2
p.m. Rev. Carl Hilbert and Rev. Arthur Whisler will officiate. Burial will be
in Dale cemetery. Friends may call at the Rau home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until
12 o'clock Friday and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1957 Column - 5 Page - 1 BABY
RAU (? - 1938) EARL
E. RAU (23 MARCH 1901 - 22 DEC 1972) Earl
E. Rau, 71, of Wooden Shoe Village, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 22, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Continental, Ohio, on March 23, 1901, he came to
Gladwin County in 1912. Mr. Rau farmed in Tobacco and Buckeye Townships until
retiring in 1963. He was re-elected as county commissioner from District 1 in
the November election. Mr. Rau served as a Federal Land Bank director from 1946
to 1968 and was a member of the Farm Bureau and was first Farm Bureau insurance
representive for Gladwin County. He was also a member of the Hay Senior
Citizens Club and the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. Mr. Rau and the former
Nellie Rupp were married on Oct. 11, 1930, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Jerry of Sanford; one daughter, Mrs. Winifred Dugan of Beaverton; five sisters,
Mrs. Grace Ward and Miss Elma Rau of Beaverton, Mrs. Vida Arnold of Lakeland,
Fla., Mrs. Faye Landphierd of Midladn, and Mrs. Pearl Ward of Coleman; one
brother, George of Gladwin; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
a son, James, on Sept. 8, 1969, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Carpenter in 1968. Services were held Sunday, Dec. 24, at 2
p.m. from the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. the Rev. Henry List officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-27/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2 ELMA
R. RAU (13 SEP 1896 - 22 SEP 1986) Elma
R. Rau, 90, of 3870 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, and formerly of Beaverton, died
Monday, Sept. 22, in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in
Putman County, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1896, she came to Gladwin County in March 1912.
Miss Rau was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. She attended
Bethany Bible School in Chicago and in November 1930 was licensed to the
Christian ministry by her home church. Miss Rau spent many years in
evangelistic work and Christian education conducting Vacation Bible Schools in
Michigan, and Indiana. She was also the Beaverton correspondent for the Gladwin
County Record for many years. Surviving are 4 sisters, Grace Ward of
Gladwin, Vida Arnold of Holland, Fay Lamphierd of Grand Rapids and Alice Ward
fo Midland. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl and George, and a
sister, Mary. Services willl be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren. The Rev. Michael Clark will officiate and burial will be in
the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 GEORGE
H. RAU (8 APRIL 1905 - 5 FEB 1986) George
H. Rau, 80, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in South Whitley, Ind. April 8,
1905, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Rau was a sales clerk,
farmed and was a lay minister. He was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church.
Mr. Rau and the former Lela Quellette were married Aug. 26, 1928, in Beaverton.
She died Nov. 16, 1971. He then married Alma Reinhardt June 19, 1973, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Allen of Gladwin and Lynn of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Bud (Ruth) Campbell
of Gladwin and Mrs. Dennis (Gloria) DeGuise of Midland; 10 stepchildren, Nora
Heath of Chesaning, Ruby Briggs of Swartz Creek, James and Fred Buzzell of Beaverton,
Susie Bilow of Standish, Florence Burgess of Gladwin, Francis Buzzell of Algin,
Ill., Alice Taylor of Rockford, Robert Council of Grand Rapids and Bill Council
of Flint; 5 sisters, Grace Ward and Elma Rau of Gladwin, Vida Arnold of
Holland, Fay Lamphier of Grand Rapids and Alice Ward of Midland; 13
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him
in death. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column - 3
Page - 2 HENRY
A. RAU (25 DEC 1868 - 26 JUNE 1962) HENRY
RAU, 92 PASSES MONDAY Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Henry A. Rau, 92, who
died Monday at his home in Beaverton after an illness of several months. The
Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A retired farmer, he was born on Dec. 25,
1869, in Hancock, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County in March, 1912. He was
married to the former Alice Lindower on Feb. 11, 1892. She preceded him in
death on Dec. 10, 1957. Mr. Rau was a member of the Church of the Brethren
where he served as Senior Deacon. Surviving are two sons, Earl, of Beaverton,
and George, of Gladwin; six daughters, Mrs. Grace Ward, Mrs. Clarence
Carpenter, and Miss Elma Rau, of Beaverton, Mrs. Carlton Lanphierd and Mrs.
Ralph Ward, of Midland, and Mrs. Vida Arnold, of Albion; 15 grandchildren and
33 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Recod dated 06-27/1962 Column - 3 Page -
1 JAMES
E. RAU (10 OCT 1933 - 8 SEP 1969) ILLNESS
FATAL TO JAMES RAU, 35 James E. Rau, 35, of Tobacco Township, died
Monday, Sept. 8, in the Midland Hospital after an illness of several months.
Born in Beaverton on Oct. 10, 1933, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County. Mr. Rau was a farmer and also served two years in the Army in Korea. He
was a member of the Beavertn Church of the Brethren, Gladwin County Farm Bureau
and former member of the Gladwin ASC Committee. He was married to the former
Viola Robertson on August 8, 1964, at Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rau, of Gladwin; a stepson, Cal D. Robertson, at home;
one stepdaughter, Deborah L. Robertson, at home; one brother, Jerry, of
Sanford; and a sister, Mrs. Winifred Dugan, of Beaverton. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List and the Rev.
Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. The
Miner-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-10/1969 Column - 3 Page - 1 LELA
E. (QUILLET) RAU (11 JUNE 1908 - 16 NOV 1971) Mrs.
Lela E. Rau, 63, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Midland Hospital
after an illness of six weeks. Born in Tobacco Township on June 11, 1908, she
had lived in Gladwin County all her life. The former Lela Quelet, she was
married to George Rau on August 26, 1928, in Beaverton. He is pastor of the
Secord Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Marie Campbell, of Gladwin and Mrs. Gloria DeGuise, of
Midland; two sons, Allan, of Gladwin and Frank, of Norfolk, Va.; three sisters,
Mrs. Ola Shaw, of Gladwin, Mrs. Fay Brown, of Beaverton and Mrs. John Mishler,
of Peru, Ind.; and 13 grandchildren. One son, Leonard, preceded his mother in
death on June 7, 1929. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs and the Rev. Winston Decker will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be given to
the Gideons. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 LEONARD
ALVA RAU (? - 7 JUNE 1929) NELLIE
G. (RUPP) RAU (18 OCT 1906 - 3 MARCH 1980) Nellie
G. Rau, 73, former Beaverton resident, died Monday, March 3, in the Gladwin
Nursing Home. Born in Defiance County, Ohio, on October 18, 1906, she came to
Gladwin County with her parents as a child. She grew up in the Dale community and
taught school there. In 1964 she moved to the Wooden Shoe Village and then to
Naubinway where she lived from 1974 to 1976. The former Nellie Rupp, she was
married to Earl Rau on October 11, 1930, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death
on December 12, 1972. Surviving are one son, Jerry of Naubinway;
one sister, Mrs. Mildred Pettit of Rhodes; and 3 grandchildren. A son, James,
died on September 8, 1969. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home the Rev. Henry List officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 03-05/1980 Column - 4 Page
- 2 BUD
E. RAWLINGS (1887 - 15 DEC 1931) Bud
Rawlings, who lived in Grout township, died at the University hospital at Ann
Arbor Tuesday morning. He had suffered an operation for tumor on the brain
early in the summer and had gone to the hospital for treatment for a relapse of
the trouble. His widow and daughter Donna survive him. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-17/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1 DORA
EDITH (TSCHUPP) RAY (28 MARCH 1901 - 12 APRIL 1993) Dora
Edith Ray, 92, of Midland, died Monday, April 12, 1993, in the Mid Michigan
Regional Medical Center, Midland. She was born in Elkhart County, Ind., March
28, 1901, and moved to Beaverton with her parents at age 13. She was an active
member of the Church of the Brethren in Midland where she taught Sunday School
classes and worked in the ladies aid. She also served as deaconess for many
years. The former Dora Tschupp, she was married to Harry Ray on July 17, 1917,
in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are, 3 sons, Wilbur of Midland,
Roland of Denver, Colo. and the Rev. Everett of Hastings; 24 grandchildren; 30
great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by 3 sons, Virgil, Russell and Willis and by a grandson, Warren, in 1992. Rites were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the
Midland Church of the Brethren. Pastor Rich Sivo officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorials may be made to the church. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-21/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2 HARRY
RUSSELL RAY (7 JAN 1894 - 13 NOV 1974) Harry
Russell Ray, 80, of 3615 Ashman Midland, a former Beaverton resident, died
Wednesday, November 13, in Midland following a long illness. He was born in
Paulding County, Ohio, January 7, 1894, and had lived in Beaverton from 1900 to
1925, before moving to Midland. A farmer most of his life, he was also employed
at Dow Chemical Company for 17 years. Mr. Ray and Dora Edith Tschupp were
married July 17 1917 in Beaverton. He was a member of the Church of the
Brethren. Surviving are his wife Dora of Midland; 3
sons; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday
at Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland, and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-20/1974 Column - 4 Page - 4 JAMES
R. RAY (1842 - 16 MARCH 1926) James
Ray died March 16 at his home in Tobacco township, aged 83 years, 11 months and
3 days. He was born in Ohio and came to Gladwin county 28 years ago, and during
that time cleared many acres in Tobacco and Buckeye townships. He leaves wife
and six children, Harry of Midland, Mrs. Dan Robison of Saginaw, Edward, Mrs.
Claud Smith, Mrs. Gar Freeman and Mrs. Logan Ackley of Beaverton. Funeral at Dale church with burial in Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1926 Column - 3 Page - 4 REBECCA
(REINHARDT) RAY (28 MARCH 1854 - 13 DEC 1927) Rebecca
Ray was born at Brier, Virginia, March 28, 1854, and departed this life Dec.
13, 1927, aged 73 years, 8 months and 15 days. When but two years old she was
left an orphan, and at the age of 10 years she moved from Virginia to Ohio.
When 18 years of age she united with the Baptist church of which she remained a
member until her death. At the age of 19 years she was married to James Ray. To
this happy union were born 10 children, six of whom survive. Four preceded her
in death. Twenty-nine years ago with her family she
moved from Ohio to Beaverton, Michigan, where they have resided since. Her
husband departed this life March 16, 1926. Since that time she has made her
home with her children. Surviving are Mrs. Logan Ackley, Mrs. Claud
Smith, Mrs. Garfield Freeman, and Ed Ray of Beaverton; Mrs. Daniel Robinson of
Saginaw and Harry Ray of Midland, 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Church of
the Brethren, Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Perry R. Hoover officiated
and the music was furnished by singers from the church. Interment in the Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1927 Column - 3 Page - 4 VIRGIL
RAY (1924 - 1928) ALBERT
A. RAYMOND (30 SEP 1869 - 15 DEC 1925) Albert
A. Raymond was born in Fulton county, Ohio, September 30, 1869, and departed
this life December 15, 1925, aged 56 years, 2 months and 15 days. He came to
Michigan in 1895 where he has since resided. In 1896 he was married to Miss
Clara Carstens who survives him. To this union were born three children,
Walter who passed to the great beyond January 9, 1919, Wesley who lives near by
and Hazel at home. He also leaves two grandchildren. The deceased was prominent
in the business affairs of the community in which he lived having creditably
filled various township and school offices. The funeral service was held in the
home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. J. Preston of Beaverton
officiating. Interment in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-24/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4 CLARA
(CARSTENS) RAYMOND (17 OCT 1872 - 16 JULY 1971) Mrs.
Clara Raymond, 96, of Beaverton, died Friday, July 16, at the Towne &
Country Nursing Home, Midland, where she had been a patient for the past 2 1/2
years. Mrs. Raymond was born October 17, 1872, in Fehr, Germany, and came to
the United States and Gladwin County in 1890. She lived on a farm in Tobacco
Township, nearly all her life. She and Albert A. Raymond were married in
Gladwin September 6, 1896, and he died many years ago. A daughter, Mrs. Hazel
Rackel preceded her in death July 22, 1969, as did two son, Wesley in 1957, and
Walter. Only survivors are two grandchildren, Mrs.
Donald (Dorothy) Hetherington of Santa Susana, Calif., and Harland Raymond of
Lennon; five great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Services were
held at the Mathews Chapel Monday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Browne
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-21/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 MARGARET
M. (DUNDAS) RAYMOND (6 NOV 1900 – 19 NOV 1944) Services at Dale for Mrs. Raymond Funeral services were held at the Dale Methodist
Church Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. for Mrs Wesley Raymond, 44, of Flint, who died
at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor Sunday morning following an illness of
several months. The Rev. Leland L. Marion, of Pontiac, officiated at the services
and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Daughter of Mr and Mrs James Dundas, Margaret M.
Dundas was born in Tobacco township on November 6, 1900. She was married to
Wesley O. Raymond in Gladwin on March 26, 1923, and they had resided in Gladwin
county until three years ago when they moved to Flint. Surviving are two sons, S/Sgt. Donald D. Swanton and
Cpl Harlan Raymond, both with U.S. forces overseas; one daughter, Mrs Dorothy
Hetherington, of Pontiac; a grand-daughter, Dotty Rae, of Pontiac; four sisters, Mrs Juel Pardridge,
of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs Hazel Camp, of Midland; Mrs Agnes Greer and Mrs Alma
Peterson, of Flint; two brothers, Gordon Dundas, of Tobacco township, and Mack
Dundas, of Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 11-22/1944 Column – 7 Page – 1. WALTER
MERRITT RAYMOND (25 FEB 1899 - 9 JAN 1919) RAYMOND---Walter Merritt Raymond, the
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Raymond of Tobacco township, was born Feb.
25, 1899, and departed this life Jan. 9, 1919, aged 19 years, 10 months and 15
days. On the morning of his death he started for Arkansas, in the car with Mr.
Blades' stock and household goods, and it was while this car was being switched
at Coleman, that he met his death. From childhood up he has always been a kind
and obedient boy. He finished his common school education and started on a high
school course when his nerves failed and he was compelled to give this up. He
then decided on staying on the farm with his parents where he was always a
great help to them. His beautiful, untarnished character endeared him in the
hearts of all who knew him. He leaves a vacant place in the home, Sunday
school and community, but we feel our loss is Walter's gain. He leaves to mourn
his death, father, mother, one brother, Wesley of the U.S. Marines, one sister,
Hazel, one grandfather, one grandmother, several aunts and other relatives, and
host of friends. He was a member of the Dale Arbor of A.O.O.G. Funeral services were held at the Dale
church Jan. 14, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Lawrence, assisted by Rev. Mitts.
Interment in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1919
Column - 4 Page - 5 BESSIE
ANN (HUNTER) REED (22 AUG 1872 - 18 SEP 1959) HOLD
SERVICES FOR MRS. BESSIE REED Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Beaverton Nazarene Church for Mrs. Bessie Ann Reed, 87, who died Friday
following a two week illness. The Rev. G. H. Rowe officiated and burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Reed was born on August 22, 1872, in Eaton County, and had
lived in Gladwin County 57 years. She was married to Lyman Reed on June 13,
1892, in Charlotte. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elva
Blades, of Beaverton; a son, Firdell, of Saginaw; a sister, Mrs. Marion Wirt,
of Okemos; 10 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-23/1959 Column - 7 Page - 1 CECIL
M. REED (1895 - 1929) GEORGE
L. REED (1897 - 1968) WILLIAM
LYMAN REED (1859 - 8 FEB 1946) GEORGE
REISIG, JR (6 FEB 1927 - 28 AUG 1987) George
Reisig Jr., 60, of 2516 Whitney Beach Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Aug. 28, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Saginaw Feb. 6,
1927, he moved to Gladwin County in 1982 from Flint. Mr. Reisig was a
color/shader with Dupont Paint. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church in Beaverton. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Elsie
Aylsworth of Gladwin; one brother, Harold of Davison; and several nieces and
nephews. Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral
Home. Pastor David Haag officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 09-02/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2 AMANDA
M. (KANKE) REISNER (30 DEC 1901 - 26 APRIL 1983) -
Located on Back Left Corner of Building Shed - Amanda
K. Reisner, 81, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, April 26, in the Gladwin Area
Hospital following a long illness. Born in Germany on December 30, 1901, she
came to Gladwin County 5 years ago from Midland. Surviving are one sister,
Freda Krocker of Layfayette, Ore.; and several grandchildren. Rites were held
Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev.
Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-04/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2 CLARENCE
E. RELLINGER (11 JAN 1921 - MARCH 1959) Mrs Dave Williams and Mrs Joe Long attended the
funeral of Clarence Rellinger at Coleman Wednesday afternoon. Gladwin County
Record dated 3-18/1959 Column – 4 Page – 3. CLYDE
RELLINGER (5 MAY 1896 - 4 JULY 1959) We are sorry to hear Clyde Rellinger is very sick
and is confined to his bed. Gladwin County Record dated 3-18/1959 Column – 4
Page – 3. DONALD
D. RELLINGER (29 OCT 1929 - 31 AUG 1959) CRASH
FATAL TO DONALD RELLINGER Donald D. Rellinger, 29, of Gladwin, lost
his life early Moday morning when his panel truck left the road and turned over
on M-61 about five miles east of Gladwin City. Sheriff Victor Edick said he
believed Mr. Rellinger had gone to sleep. He reported the truck was heading
west and went across the highway to the south side and traveled along the
shoulder. The sheriff said apparently the driver attempted to pull the vechile
back on the road and it rolled over twice, coming to rest on its top. Rellinger
was underneath the truck. He was found about 3 a.m. by James Howard of
Mt. Morris, who reported the accident to the sheriff. Mr. Rellinger was born on
October 29, 1929, in Coleman, and was married to the former Elizabeth Ann
Brubaker on September 12, 1952, in Gladwin. They came to live in Gladwin County
from Midland in 1956. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and was local
representative for a dog food manufacturer at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a
daughter, Mary Lou; two sons, Jeffrie Lynn and Stephen; his mother, Mrs. Sadie
Rellinger, of Coleman; three brothers, Richard of Gladwin, Harold of Coleman,
and Orlo of Midland; and a sister, Mrs. Alverna Stemple, of Coleman. His
father, Clyde, preceded him in death on July 4, 1959, and a brother, Clarence,
died in March of 1959. Funeral services were held this morning
(Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. Father George
Artman officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-02/1959 Column - 2 Page - 1 SADIE
ELLEN (TSCHUTT) RELLINGER (22 JULY 1896 – 22 FEB 1990) After Clyde died Sadie married Earl Nusbaum and then
Harry Schummer. LINDA
L. REMMERT (7 MARCH 1951 - ?) ROBERT
DUANE REMMERT (28 JAN 1950 - 11 AUG 2000) Robert
D. Remmert, 50, of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Jan. 28, 1950 in Hazel Park, he lived
in Gladwin County since 1992. Robert
married Linda L. (Eaton), Oct. 26, 1974 in Beaverton. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy, serving 18 1/2 years before receiving a medical discharge in 1992. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Board
in Chicago, Ill.; life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Gladwin Post;
and board member and coach of the Beaverton Youth Bowling League. Besides
his wife he is survived by three daughters, Laina K. Byrd of Coleman, April M.
Main of South Carolina, and Adrianne N. Remmert of Beaverton; one son,
Christopher Robert of Kalamazoo; one sister, Susan Lampman of Gladwin; two
brothers, Richard of Woodland and Ronald of Harrison; and nine grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial was in
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Military
graveside rites were by the VFW Post 7303. Memorial
contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-16/2000 Column - 5 Page - 2 DUDLEY
REYMORE (3 NOV 1923 - 10 SEP 1924) Dudley,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Reymore, was born in Tobacco township, Nov. 3, 1921,
and died at their home in Edenville township, Sept. 10, 1924, aged 2 years, 10
months and 7 days. He leaves parents, two sisters and many relatives. Funeral
was conducted by Rev. G. H. Killian, with interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-25/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4
ERIC
O. REYMORE (24 AUG 1888 - 28 JAN 1975) Eric
Reymore, 86, of Bay City and formerly of Gladwin County, died Tuesday, Jan. 28,
following a short illness. He was born in Hope Township, Midland County on Aug.
24, 1888. Mr. Reymore retired from Farmer Peets in 1959. He was a life member
of the Beaverton F. & A.M. Lodge No. 453 and a member of the Bay City
Consistory. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Muriel
Garrow of Port Austin and Mrs. Gertrude Wing of Bay City; one son, Lavon of Bay
City; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Rites will be held Thursday
at 11 a.m. from the Gephart Funeral Home in Bay City. Burial will be at 1:30
p.m. Thursday in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
01-29/1975 Column - 4 Page - 2 SARA
A. (HUGHES) REYMORE (27 JUNE 1894 - 18 FEB 1964) EX-BEAVERTON
RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Sara A. Reymore, 69, died Tuesday at
her home in Bay City following a long illness. Born on June 27, 1894, in Shiawassee
County, the former Sara Hughes, in the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Hughes of Beaverton. She was married to Eric Reymore and had lived in Bay City
for 35 years. She was a member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars. Survivors include her husband, Eric; a son,
two daughters, two sisters, 11 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home in
Bay City with the Rev. William Fraser officiating. Interment will be at 3:30 at
the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1964 Column - 4
Page - 2 AGNES
H. (DOW) RICH (1 DEC 1873 - 18 JAN 1954) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR MRS. JOHN RICH Mrs. Agnes H. Rich, 80, a life-long resident
of Tobacco township, passed away at her home in Beaverton Monday afternoon,
January 18, following an illness of two years. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday afternoon from the Beaverton church of the Brethren. The Rev. Ernest
Jehnsen will officiate and burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Agnes H. Dow was born in Tobacco township on
December 1, 1873, the daughter of James and Julia Dow. She was married to John
Rich at Gladwin on September 14, 1898. They moved to a farm home in Tobacco
township, where they remained 47 years, when ill health forced retirement to
Beaverton in 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Rich celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary on September 14, 1948. She was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church and of the Women's Work of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are her husband, John; one daughter, Mrs. Ottomar McKimmy; one
brother, James J. Dow, of Toledo, Ohio; also six grandchildren. A son, Merle,
preceded his mother in death in 1924. Gladwin County Record dated 01-20/1954
Column - 5 Page - 1 JOHN
C. RICH (6 AUG 1874 - 24 NOV 1954) FORMER
ROAD HEAD DIED WEDNESDAY Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for John C. Rich, 80, year
old pioneer resident of Gladwin county. Mr. Rich passed away Wednesday, Nov.
24, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ottomer McKimmy,
following a month's illness. The son of Andrew and Magodeling Rich, he was born
August 6, 1874 at Unionville. He came to Gladwin county in 1896 and has spent
the rest of his life here. On September 14, 1898 he was married to the former
Miss Agnes Dow, who preceded him in death January 18, 1954. Mr. Rich was a member of the Lutheran
church. He owned and operated a farm in Tobacco township for many years and
served 12 years, from 1920 until 1932, as road superintendent for the Gladwin
County Road Commission. About eight years ago, because of failing health the
Richs moved to Beaverton where they resided until Mrs. Rich's death in January
when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. McKimmy, who survives him. He also
leaves six grandchildren, one brother William Rich of Unionville; and one
sister, Mrs. Emma Graf of Ann Arbor. The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren, officiated at the rites Sunday, and burial
was made in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1954 Column - 7 Page - 1 RUSSELL
MERLE RICH (12 JUNE 1902 - 2 MAY 1924) THOMAS
J. RICHARDS (15 DEC 1932 - 10 MAY 2002) Thomas
J. Richards, 69, of Gladwin passed away May 10, 2002 at his home following a
short illness. Born Dec. 15, 1932 to Joseph and Edith (Field) Richards in
Saginaw, Thomas was mill-wright welder at the General Motors Powertrain
Division Malleable Iron Plant in Saginaw. A member of the U.A.W. Local 455 in
Saginaw, he retired in 1994 after 27 and a half years of service. He was also
the owner and operator of Richards Welding and Wilsons Rubbish Company, both in
Saginaw. Thomas moved to Gladwin in 1992, after
having previously resided in Bridgeport and Saginaw. Thomas married the former
Rosalyn McKimmy on April 10, 1981 in Saginaw. Besides his wife, Rosalyn
Richards of Gladwin, he is survived by one daughter, Pamela (Ted) Darling of
Fenton; a son Thomas (Marti) Richards of East Alton, IL; step-children, Joy
(Randy) Brown of Gillette, WY and Steve (Cheree) Coats of Harrison; grandson,
Thomas J. Richards of East Alton, IL; 14 step-grandchildren; sister Betty
Bonaminio of Toledo, OH; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and
relatives that were close to his heart. He was predeceased by his parent and two
brothers. Funeral services were held May 14 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in
Gladwin with Pastor Joseph Dorais officiating. Burial took place at the Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin. Memorials contributions can be made to Mid Michigan Hospice or
Emmanuel Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 05-22/2002 Column - 4 Page
- 2 LEWIS
E. RICHMOND (1933 - ?) MATTHEW
LEWIS RICHMOND (? - 12 JAN 1982) RALPH
G. RICHMOND, SR (10 JUNE 1912 - 23 OCT 1993) Ralph
G. Richmond , 81, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1993, in the MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born
in Hersey on June 10, 1912, and moved to Gladwin in 1948. Mr. Richmond moved to
Arizona in 1979 and came back in 1972. He was a retired lab worker for Dow
Chemical Co. Mr. Richmond was a veteran of World War II and was a member of
Masonic Lodge 397 F&AM and Eastern Star White Clover Chapter 84. Mr.
Richmond and the former Sylvia Lout were married May 4, 1935, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Ralph Jr. of Gladwin and William of Detroit; one sister, Beatrice Ewald of
Gladwin; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
3 brothers. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1993 Column - 3
Page - 2 SYLVIA
N. (LOUT) RICHMOND (5 MARCH 1913 - 24 APRIL 1995) Sylvia
N. Richmond, 82, of Gladwin, died Monday, April 24, 1995 at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center - Midland. Born March 5, 1913 in Adamson, Okla., she
resided in Gladwin County since 1948 when she moved to Pontiac. Mrs. Richmond
was employed as the director of the Department of Social Services. She was a
member of the Eastern Star White Clover Chapter No. 84, Christ the King
Lutheran Church and the Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge No. 151. The former Sylvia
Lout married Ralph Richmond May 4, 1935 in Detroit. He preceded her in death
Oct. 23, 1993. Surviving are 2 sons, Ralph Jr. of Gladwin,
and William of Detroit; one sister, Velma Shepherd of Chandler, Ariz.; 5 grandchildren;
and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday)
from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Kirk Havel officiating.
Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the
charity of one's choice. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1995 Column - 1 Page
- 6 VERNA
A. RICHMOND (1933 - ?) JESSIE
E. (HERRICK) RICOLO (13 MAY 1897 - 18 MAY 1968) Check if Vet? SERVICES
HELD FOR JESSIE RICOLO Mrs. Jessie E. Ricolo, 72, of Beaverton,
died Saturday morning in the Saginaw morning in the Saginaw Osteopathic
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Swartz Creek on May 13, 1896, she came
to Gladwin County in 1939 from Grand Blanc. The former Jessie Herrick, she was
married to Victor Ricolo on Jan. 6, 1942, in Clare. Besides her husband, she is
survived by one son, Donald Doane of Beaverton; one brother, Harley of Rock;
one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Ann Herrick, of Fenton; five grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home. The Rev. Roger J. Browne officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-22/1969 Column - 3 Page - 1 EMMA
CATHERINE "KATIE" (PATTERSON) RIELEY (23 JUNE 1882 - 7 JAN 1961) MRS.
EMMA RIELEY DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. Emma Catherine Rieley, 78, of
Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday at the Midland Hospital folliwng a six day
illness. Born on June 23, 1882, in Senaca County, Ohio, she came to Gladwin
County from Roan, Ind., 50 years ago. The former Miss Emma Catherine Patterson
was married to Erastus C. Rieley in November of 1917 in Beaverton. She was a
school teacher before her marriage. Mr. Rieley preceded her in death Oct. 13,
1950. Survivors include two sons, John of
Beaverton, and George of Garden City; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Redtke of
Detroit, and Mrs. Carl Coon of Denver; a brother, Edwin Patterson, of Stockton,
Calif.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30
p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Arthur Whisler and the
Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-11/1961 Column - 1 Page - 1
ERASTUS
CLAY RIELEY (5 MAY 1879 - 13 OCT 1950) Fall Is Fatal to E. C. Rieley Erastus Clay Rieley, 71, passed away on Friday,
October 13, at the Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids, from injuries received in a fall on Thursday
afternoon. Mr. Rieley suffered a fractured back when he fell from a tree while picking
apples at the Sparta Orchards in Sparta. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial
was made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Rieley. was born in Troutville, Virginia, on May
5, 1879, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rieley. On November 30, 1917, he was married
to Miss Katie Patterson. He came to Beaverton 33 years ago and operated a truck garden there for the past
25 years. Surviving are his wife, Katie; two sons, John
Rieley, of Beaverton, and George Rieley, of Wyandotte; two daughters, Mrs.
Velma Coon, of Aurora, Colorado, and Mrs. Ruth Radtke, of Detroit; four
brothers, William, Dee, Eugene and Clyde and two sisters, Miss Myrtle Rieley
and Mrs. Ida Mumaw, all of Virginia; also two grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-18/1950 Column – 7 Page – 1. EFFIE
(RAY) RINEHART (4 MAY 1891 - 18 APRIL 1921) Effie
Ray Rinehart was born in Paulding county, Ohio, May 4, 1891, and departed this
life April 18, 1921, aged 29 years, 11 months, and 16 days. Twenty-two years
ago she came to Beaverton, Mich., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ray,
where she grew to young womanhood. She was married to John Rinehart, April 6,
1915, at Chilloche, Ohio, and after a year and a half she and her husband moved
back to Beaverton where the remainder of her life has been spent. She was the
mother of four children, three of whom are living, and one little blossom went
with its mother. In the year 1912 she united with the Church of
the Brethren and although of late years her family cares did not permit her to
attend church services she still remained faithful and it was her earnest
desire to raise her children in the church. It is hard to understand how it
could be God's will to take away so good a wife and mother from her family but
we know we can safely trust in our Father in Heaven to do what is best for us
all. Effie leaves her husband, three children,
her father and mother, two brothers and four sisters besides many other relatives
and many friends and neighbors to mourn her early death. Funeral was held at the Church of the
Brethren, Thursday at 3 o'clock. Burial at Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-28/1921 Column - 3 Page - 4 ALVIN
W. RISE (3 JAN 1920 - 13 OCT 1990) Alvin
W. Rise, 70, of Roscommon and formerly of Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 19,
1990, in Mercy Hospital, Grayling, after an illness of several months. Born in
Beaverton, Jan. 3, 1920, he was an independant truck driver and belonged to the
Teamsters Union. Mr. Rise and the former Helen Malosh were married Nov. 17,
1941, in Grand Rapids. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons,
Thomas and Ronald of Cadillac, James of Sanford and Harold of Leslie; one
daughter, Rhonda Rise of Milton, Fla.; a sister, Virginia Kushon of Saginaw;
one brother, William Spitz of Saginaw; and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at
2 p.m. at the Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
10-24/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 CHARLES
JAMES RISE (25 MAY 1917 - NOV 1917) RISE---Charles James, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Rise, died in Pontiac Nov. 15, 1917, aged 5 months and 21 days,
having suffered two days with membraneous croup. The body was brought to the
home of Mr. Rise's parents two miles south of Arbutus, Saturday night. Services
by Rev. Arnold, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. Interment in Dale cemetery. Darling Charles, thou hast left us, And our
grief we cannot tell; But we know thou are with Jesus, And He doeth all things
well. This little one to us was given, To cherish and to love. May he be the
guiding angel, To lead us to that home above." Gladwin County Record dated
11-22/1917 Column - 3 Page - 4 CHARLES
THEODORE RISE (12 FEB 1864 - 8 SEP 1945) HOLD
SERVICES FOR CHARLES T. RISE Funeral services for Charles Theodore Rise,
81, were held on Monday at 2 p.m., at the Brethren Church, with Rev. E. S.
Hollinger officiating. Burial took place in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Rise died at
the home of his son, Ralph Rise, of Tobacco township on September 8. He was
born in Ohio on February 12, 1864, and had made his home in Gladwin county for
the past 38 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ethel
McMahon, of Buckeye; Mrs. Bertha Crockett, of Beaverton; four sons, Thomas and
Ralph, of Tobacco township, Fred, of California and Harold, of Detroit; 19
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
09-12/1945 Column - 6 Page - 1 FRED
RISE (27 MARCH 1899 - 7 NOV 1984) HAROLD
L. RISE (1 JAN 1902 - 27 JUNE 1957) FORMER
RESIDENT DIES IN DETROIT Funeral services for Harold Rise, 55, of
Detroit were held Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev.
Arthur Whisler officiating. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Rise
died in Receiving Hospital in Detroit June 27, following an illness of one
week. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charley Rise of Tobacco township, he was
born January 1, 1902 at Lima, Ohio. After leaving the Knoxville community he
has spent most of his life in Detroit where he was a tool and die maker at the
Ford Motor Company. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. P. G.
Crockett and Mrs. Lewis McMahon of Beaverton; and two brothers, Fred Rise of
West Branch and Ralph Rise of Gladwin. Pallbearers were Loren McKimmy, Homer
Crockett, Alvin Rise, Jacob Crockett, Albert Crockett and Donald Rise. Gladwin
County Record dated 07-02/1957 Column - 4 Page - 1 HAZEL
N. (SMITH) RISE (18 SEP 1896 - 30 JULY 1965) MRS.
HAZEL RISE BURIED MONDAY Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Hazel N. Rise, 68, of Beaverton, who died Friday in
Bay City. Born on Sept. 18, 1896, in Williams County, Ohio, to James and Flora
Smith, she came to Gladwin County in 1910. She was married to Thomas Rise on
Nov. 20, 1915, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 1956. Survivors include one son, Donald, of
Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Ilene Brown, of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs.
Maxine Seipke, Gladwin, Mrs. Wanda Malosh, Beaverton, and Mrs. Ola Mae Barber,
of Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. Elma Arkwright, Beaverton, Mrs. Elizabeth
Berlew, of Reading, and Mrs. Letha Rhinehart, Midland; 21 grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose and Aaron Hyde officiated and
burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1965 Column - 7
Page - 1 HELEN
MARY (MALOSH) RISE (1923 - 26 APRIL 2006) Helen
Mary Rise 83, passed away Feb. 4, 2006 at her home. She was born Jan. 10, 1923
in Beaverton to Ralph and Ottie (Coats) Malosh. She married Alvin W. Rise on
Nov. 18, 1941 in Beaverton. She enjoyed making crafts. She is survived by Tom and Jeannie Rise of
Beaver Dam, Kentucky; Harold Rise of Leslie; Ron and Linda Rise of Cadillac;
Jim and Sharyl Rise of Harrison; Rhonda and John Beach of Florida; nine
grandchildren and six Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband and parents. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.
on Friday, April 28 at Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Arrangements are with
Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac. Gladwin County Record dated
04-26/2006 Column - 2 Page - 2 LUCY
E. (HOOVER) RISE (2 JAN 1901 - 10 APRIL 1997) Lucy
E. Rise, 96, of Sunfield, and formerly of Beaverton died Friday, April 11,
1997. Born in Sunfield, Jan. 2, 1901, she was the daughter of Jacob and Frances
Hoover and the oldest of seven children. Lucy married Ralph W. Rise in 1918. He
preceded her in death. Lucy was a devoted Christian a member of the Sunfield
United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Zack; one sister,
Virginia Roberts of Lake Odessa; grandsons, Jack Estep of Saranac, Douglas Rise
of Bay City, Michael Rise of Sunfield, Brian Rise of Midland; granddaughters,
Janice (Rise) Bingaman of Syracuse, N.Y., Joanne (Rise) Hodges of Midland,
Bonnie (Estep) Foltz of Sunfield and Carla (Estep) Smith of Nashville; 17
great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by two children, son Neil and daughter Louise, one brother and five sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the
Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Pallbearers were Douglas
Rise, Michael Rise, Brian Rise, Gary Foltz, Greg Estep, Bill Cappon, Doug
Foltz, Steve Foltz and Neil Estep. Burial was at Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Those wishing to make contributions may make
them to the Eaton Co. Hospice or the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-16/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2 NEIL
WILFORD RISE (3 SEP 1919 - 31 JAN 1943) NEIL
WILFORD RISE DIES IN AIR MISHAP Flight Officer Neil W. Rise 23, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Rise, of Beaverton, was killed Sunday in the crash of a military
plane which had a glider in tow near Victorville, California. Flight Officer
Wilbur Boyd, of Washington D.C., co-pilot of the plane, was killed. Three other
members of the crew parachuted to safety and a fourth is missing, according to
Army officials. Neil is the fifth Gladwin county boy to
die in service and the second from the Beaverton area within two weeks time.
Born September 3, 1919, he graduated from Woodland High School in 1938 and was
employed by the Hastings Manufacturing Company until his enlistment in the Army
in October of 1940. He was accepted for flying training in June of 1941 and
completed the Primary School at Jackson, Mississippi, and the Basic School at
Greenville, Mississippi, prior to entering the Napier Field Flying School in
Alabama. He was graduated as a full-fledged pilot from the Napier training
school in October of this year. He was married on October 5th of this year
to Miss Juanita Walley, of Hattisburg, Mississippi, who survives. Other
survivors include his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rise; a sister, Mrs. Louise
Estep, of Sunfield; and a brother Zack, at home. Gladwin County Record dated
02-03 1943 Column - 7 Page - 1 IN AIR FORCE ALSO 02-10/1943 Column - 1 Page - 1
RALPH
W. RISE (? - ?) ROSETTA
(PATTERSON) RISE (24 DEC 1865 - 30 AUG 1940) We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for
their sympathy offered us in our recent bereavement, the death of Mrs. Charles
Rise. The family. Gladwin County Record dated 9-4/1940 Column – 4 Page – 12. THOMAS
T. RISE (27 SEP 1893 - 3 DEC 1956) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR THOMAS RISE Thomas T. Rise, 63, a retired farmer, died
at his home in Beaverton December 3, after an illness of six months. He was
born in Lima, Ohio on September 27, 1893, the son of Rosetta and Charles T.
Rise and had lived in Gladwin County for the past 49 years. Mr. Rise was a
member of the Church of the Brethren. On November 12, 1915, he was married to
Hazel Smith. Surviving are his wife, Hazel; four
daughters, Mrs. Ilene Brown of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Maxine Johnson and
Mrs. Wanda Malosh of Beaverton and Mrs. Ola Barber of Auburn; one son, Donald
of Beaverton; and 14 grandchildren. One son, Charles, is deceased. Also
surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Crockett and Mrs. Ethel McMahon of
Beaverton, and three brothers, Ralph of Gladwin, Fred and Harold of Detroit.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home
with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial will be in the Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1956 Column - 4 Page - 1 HARRY
ROBACK (12 DEC 1891 - 11 APRIL 1971) AKA.
HARRY ROHRBACH Harry
Roback, 79, of Dale Road, Beaverton, died suddenly at his home Sunday, April
11. Born December 12, 1891 in Ottawa, Kan., Mr. Roback had been a long-time
resident of Gladwin County, coming to Beaverton from Ogden, Mich., 51 years
ago. He was a farmer until his retirement. Mr. Roback had been a widower for 41
years, Mrs. Roback passing away in 1930. Survivors are three sons, Howard of
Beaverton, Loren and Russell, both of Adrian; one daughter, Mrs. Coleen Chek of
Saginaw; and a twin son and daughter, Samuel and Sally, in California. 12
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Vivian Knapp, also
preceded him in death. Services are at 1:00 p.m. today,
Wednesday, at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Henry List officiating.
Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04/14/1971
Column - 2 Page - 2 Note:
Regarding Surname: Most of all the Roback's use the spelling Rohrbach for their
last names. Which, is the German way of spelling. Though, here in the Gladwin
County Records. It appears Harry used the spelling as: Roback! Which is the
American Version of the Surname... Source:
Descendants of: Roback's/Rohrbach's... SOPHIA
DONNELLA (MCKIMMY) ROBACK (2 DEC 1894 - 4 MAY 1931) AKA.
SOPHIA DONELLA (MCKIMMY) ROHRBACH Sophia
D. McKimmy, daughter of Theodore and Hulda McKimmy, was born in Lenawee County,
Michigan, Dec. 2, 1894 and died at the Saginaw General Hospital May 4, 1931, at
the age of 36 years, 5 months and 2 days. On Feb. 26, 1913, she was married to
Harry Roback. To this union were born five children, all of whom survive her,
namely, Howard, age 16,; Vivian, age 15; Lauren, age 13; Russel, age 11; and
Jean Colleen, infant. About 12 years ago she, with her husband and
three children, moved to this community, where she has since resided. At a very
early age she united with the Church of the Brethren of the Fairview
congregation of Lenawee county. When moving to this community she transferred
her membership to the Beaverton congregation. She was always a devoted
companion and a kind and loving mother, always willing to sacrifice and work
for the joy and welfare of her home and family. She leaves to mourn her departure her
husband and five children, her parents, two brothers, Royal McKimmy of Blissfield,
Mich., and David of Toledo, Ohio; three sisters, Lulu Kintner of Blissfield,
Mrs. Clara Hughes and Doris McKimmy of Beaverton, and grandfather, Perry
McKimmy of Beaverton, and a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services
were held at the Dale church Thursday afternoon, May 7, 2:30, Rev. Perry P.
Hoover officiating. Interment was made in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05/14/1931 Column - 5 Page - 1 BEVERLEY
A. (BURGESS) ROBERTS (14 AUG 1927 - 13 APRIL 1988) Mrs.
Beverly A. Roberts, 60, of 1208 Short St., Hope, died Wednesday, April 13, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Petoskey, Aug. 14,
1927, she moved to Gladwin County in 1979 from Westland. Mrs. Roberts was a
member of the Albright Shores Eagles Auxiliary 3655. The former Beverley
Burgess she was married to Evans "Bob" Roberts Aug. 14, 1946, in Bay
City. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Erik of Beaverton and Geoffrey of Clio; 2 daughters, Mrs. David
(Krysteena) Dawson and Mrs. Joe (Deborah) Perras of Beaverton; her mother, Mrs.
Marie Beale of Pontiac; a half brother, Peter Beale of Davisburg; a
step-brother, Jack Burgess of West Branch; a step-sister, Debbie Burgess of
California; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-20/1988 Column
- 4 Page - 2 CARL
RICHARD ROBERTS (2 OCT 1927 - 4 APRIL 1999) Carl
Richard Roberts, 71, of Beaverton, died Sunday, April 4, 1999. Born Oct. 2,
1927, he was known as "Rich," an avid outdoorsman who especially
loved to fish the lakes and rivers of his native Michigan. He was a World War
II veteran with the Army Air Corps during the Berlin Airlift; and a military
policeman stationed at Tulin, Austria. He was retired from The Dow Chemical
Company after 35 years. He was a member of the Beaverton Lions Club, the
Beaverton Presbyterian Church, and VFW 7303. A devoted husband and father, he is survived
by his loving wife of 48 years, "Babe" Viola June (Crockett); three
children and eight grandchildren, James Carl and wife Patricia Roberts of
Midland with a grandson, Bryan James Roberts of San Diego, Calif., and granddaughter
Amber Roberts of Midland; Jerry and wife Beth Roberts, with grandsons
Christopher, Jonathan and granddaughter Emily, all of Okemos; Vicki and husband
Brian Higgins with grandsons Dan and Steven Yager of Big Rapids, and
granddaughter, Melanie Yager of Clarksville; stepmother, Mrs. Myrtle Roberts of
Beaverton; half-sister, Dorothy and husband Earl Pagel of Gladwin; many nieces
and nephews; and several stepbrothers and stepsisters. Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton with VFW Post 7303 in charge of the
service. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) 3:30 to 9 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Rich Roberts memorial fund. The Roberts family would like to express
their thanks to all the friends who helped with transportation to, and the
loving care he received while at MidMichigan Regional Dialysis Center in
Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2 ELIZABETH
ROBERTS (1872 - 19 DEC 1947) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. ROBERTS Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Ahva Cutler, in Dale, on Friday, December 19, after a brief
illness. Mrs. Roberts was born in Florence Hill, New York and was married to
Vincent Roberts 54 years ago. Surviving are one son, Floyd Roberts of
Detroit, two daughters, Mrs. Paul Crandall of Leonardville, New York and Mrs.
Cutler of Dale; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren; also two
sisters both of New York. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, in
the Dale Methodist church, with the Rev. Donald Sailor officiating. Burial was
in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-24/1947 Column - 2 Page -
1 EVANS
ROBERTS, JR (1923 - MAY 2002) LESLIE
E. ROBERTS (1906 - 1988) LEWIS
JAY ROBERTS (1855 - 27 JAN 1933) L.
J. Roberts of Buckeye township died very suddenly Saturday, Jan. 27, 1933, at
his home in Buckeye township. He is survived by his wife, a son Leslie at home
and two married daughters. Services were held at the Methodist church at
Beaverton Jan. 31, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney. Gladwin County Record dated
02-09/1933 Column - 4 Page - 1 MARY
ANNE ROBERTS (1864 - 19 APRIL 1951) SURVIVOR
OF WEEK IN WOODS DIES Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Roberts,
87, were held on Sunday afternoon from the Beaverton Methodist church. The Rev.
Donald Sailor officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. Roberts
was born on February 4, 1864, in Montcalm county and had lived near Beaverton
for the past 22 years. Last fall she survived a 6-day stay in the woods near
her home when she became lost while gathering berries. She passed away on
Friday, April 20, after a three-weeks illness. Surviving are one son, Leslie Roberts, of
Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Dewyer and Mrs. Jennie Bush, both of
Ludington; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-25/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1 VIOLA
J. "BABE" (CROCKETT) ROBERTS (25 AUG 1929 - 17 AUG 2001) Viola
J. "Babe" Roberts, 71, of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Aug. 17,
2001 at home. Born Aug. 26, 1929 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Phillip
and Bertha (Rise) Crockett. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Babe
married Carl (Rich) Roberts, Oct. 6, 1951 in Beaverton. He preceded her in
death in 1999. She was a cook with the Beaverton Community Schools, retiring in
1975 after 10 years. Surviving are two sons, James Carl and wife
Patricia of Midland, and Jerry and wife Beth of Okemos; one daughter, Vicki and
husband B.J. Higgins of Big Rapids; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd
Crockett of Hope and Roger Crockett of Beaverton; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial was in Tobacco
Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to be
used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated
08-22/2001 Column - 6 Page - 2 AMOS
A. ROBINSON (3 JUNE 1854 - 3 MARCH 1941) AMOS
ROBINSON, 87, DIES NEAR BEAVERTON Amos A. Robinson of Tobacco township, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Freeman, on Monday March 3. Amos Robinson
was born June 3, 1854 in Genesee county and had been a resident of Tobacco
township for about 40 years. Surviving him are four children, Mrs. Eugene
Freeman, Mrs. Jesse Wagoner of Tobacco township and Guy Robinson and Danial
Robinson both of Saginaw. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Dale
Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hoover of the Brethren Church conducting
the service. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-05/1941 Column - 4 Page - 4 CRAIG
FREDERICK ROBINSON (13 MARCH 1959 - 10 JUNE 1992) Craig
Frederic Robinson, 33, of Hope, died suddenly Wednesday, June 10, 1992, of a
ruptured aneurysm in the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born on March
13, 1959, in Midland. Mr. Robinson was vice president of marketing, research
and development and a member of the board of directors at Robinson Industries.
He was also a member of the Fateranl Order of Eagles 3655 in All-Bright Shores. Surviving are one son, Dustin; 2 daughters,
Christie and Ronnie; his parents, Ron and Treva Robinson of Coleman; 3 sisters,
Ronda Robinson and Cheryl Goin of Birmingham and Lisa Bushre of Coleman; and
his grandmother, Ardis Robinson of Coleman and Helen Cambridge of Houghton
Lake. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Fred Robinson and Alfred
Cambridge. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Curt Gordon officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cilman Springs Baptist Camp or
the Beaverton Baptist Church. Arrangements were in charge of the O'Laughlin
Funeral Home, Coleman. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1992 Column - 4 Page -
2 DANIEL
W. ROBINSON (1894 - 1960) DIXIE
L. ROBINSON (1937 - ?) F.
RONALD ROBINSON (3 DEC 1933 - 14 APRIL 1995) F.
Ronald Robinson, 61, of Coleman, died Friday, April 14, 1995 of a heart attack
at the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Dec. 3, 1933 in
Midland County's Warren Township, he was chief executive officer of Robinson
Industries, Inc. and had worked there since his family started the business in
1945. Mr. Robinson was a lifetime farmer in the Curtis area on the land where
his ancestors first arrived in 1897. He loved nature, farming and gardening. He
married the former Treva Cambridge Oct. 23, 1953 in Houghton Lake. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Ronda Robinson, Cheryl and husband Lance Goin, all of Beverly Hills
and Lisa Robinson of Coleman; his mother, Ardis Robinson of Coleman; sister
Inez and Jerry Kaleto of Gladwin; brother Bernard and Ruthann Robinson of
Coleman; 10 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in
death by his father, Fred, July 13, 1975 and a son, Craig, June 10, 1992. Rites were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the
Beaverton Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Beaverton Baptist
Church or the Gilman Springs Baptist Camp. Arrangements were handled by the
O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc. of Coleman. Gladwin County Record dated 4-19/1995
Column - 3 Page - 6 FREDERICK
A. ROBINSON (12 OCT 1911 - 13 JULY 1975) Frederick
A. Robinson, 63, of 3051 Curtice Rd., Coleman died Sunday, July 13, at the
University of Michigan Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Robinson was
born in Denison, Tex., October 12, 1911, and was married to the former Miss
Ardis Staley, of Coleman, June 13, 1931 in Coleman. He was the founder of
Robinson Industries, Inc., Coleman, in 1945 and had served as its president
since. Mr. Robinson was a member and deacon of Skeels Baptist Church, Gladwin,
and a member and director of Gilman Springs Youth Camp, North M-30, Gladwin. Survivors are his wife, Ardis; 2 sons,
Ronald and Bernard, both of Coleman; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jerry Kaleto, of Gladwin;
5 brothers, Jack, Charles, Burton and Joe, all of California, and Paul of
Louisiana; a sister, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Hopkins of California; 10
granddaughters and a grandson. Services are being held today (Wednesday) at
2:00 p.m. at Skeels Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl M. Briggs officiating and
burial will be in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Coleman,
is in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 07-16/1975 Column - 6
Page - 2 NETTA
ROSETTA ROBINSON (17 JUNE 1858 - 9 FEB 1922) Netta
Rosetta Robinson was born June 17, 1857, in Genesee county, Mich., and departed
this life Feb. 9, 1922, aged 64 years, 7 months, 9 days. She was united in
marriage to Amos Robinson, also of Genesee county, Dec. 6, 1882. To this union
four children were born, namely---Guy and Daniel of Saginaw, Mrs. Ruth Freeman
and Mrs. Julia Wagoner of this place. The latter is now in the St. Mary's
hospital at Saginaw. In the year 1901 she moved to Beaverton and located on the
farm known as the Moore farm, later purchasing a farm near the Knox schoolhouse
where she resided until a few months ago when she went to care for her daughter
Ruth, until taken ill with pneumonia about a week ago. Her death came as a
shock to her friends, as her condition was not considered serious until the
last few days. Although she had not been in good health for a number of years. In youth she united with the Baptist church,
later uniting with the M. E. church which still retains her membership and of
which she was a faithful member. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and
children as named, three sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Sunday Feb. 12 at the Dale M. E. church conducted by Rev. Preston and
interment took place in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1922
Column - 4 Page - 5 SARAH
L. ROBINSON (25 FEB 1898 - 1955) Mrs.
Daniel Robinson, 57, of Freeland died Sunday, following a long illness. The
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, she was born Feb. 25, 1898. On Aug. 9,
1919, she was married to Daniel Robinson at Beaverton. The Robinsons have spent
most of their married life in Saginaw, and the past few years have lived at
Freeland. Funeral services were held in Saginaw Tuesday at 1 p.m. and at the
Dale Methodist church at 3 p.m. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Daniel; one son,
Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Stockford and Mrs. Betty York; nine
grandchildren, all of Saginaw. Also two brothers, Edward Ray of Gladwin and
Harry Ray of Freeland, and one sister, Mrs. Garfield Freeman, of Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-02/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1 WARREN
L. ROBINSON (1923 - ?) CARL
H. ROEHRS (15 FEB 1895 - 27 NOV 1955) Carl
H. Roehrs, 60, retired Gladwin County farmer, passed away at his home in
Beaverton, Sunday, Nov. 27 following an illness of several years. He was born
Feb. 15, 1895 in Defiance, Ohio and married the former Lydia Pettke of
Cleveland March 1, 1924. He came to Gladwin County in 1921 where he has farmed
until poor health forced him to retire several years ago. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Richard W.
and Herbert C.; one daughter, Mary Ann; and one brother, Theodore, all of
Beaverton. One sister, Lydia Parquette, is deceased. Funeral services will be
held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Gladwin with burial in
the Dale cemetery. The Rev. Raymod Meuller will officiate. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-30/1955 Column - 2 Page - 1 HERMAN
W. ROEHRS (1867 - 29 JUNE 1932) Herman
W. Roehrs was born in 1867 in Defiance county, Ohio, and departed this life
June 29, 1932, in Beaverton township, age 65 years, 1 month, 21 days. In the
year 1890 he was united in marriage to Mary Diercks. To this union six children
were born. Three preceded him in death. He has been a resident of this
community 11 years. He
leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two sons, Carl and Theodore, at home, and
one daughter, Mrs. Vicent Parquette, of Beaverton township, four grandchildren
and one sister in Toledo, Ohio, besides other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Friday, July 1, at the home, and in Beaverton, conducted by
Rev. Roth of Oberlin, with burial in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-07/1932 Column - 6 Page - 1 LYDIA
R. (PIEPKE) ROEHRS (19 JUNE 1899 - 21 MAY 1994) Lydia
Roehrs, 94, of 4528 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, at
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin, after a long illness. She was
born in Posen, Germany June 19, 1899, and came to Gladwin from Cleveland, Ohio
in 1924. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. The former
Lydia Piepke, she married Carl Roehrs in Cleveland March 1, 1924. He died Nov.
27, 1955. Surviving are 2 sons, Richard and Herbert,
both of Beaverton; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mary Ann) Jones of Palm Bay, Fla.; 1
brother, Emil Piepke of Snyder, N. Y.; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren
and 3 great great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the
Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. The Rev. James L. Wilk officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials may
be sent to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, was
in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1994 Column - 3
Page - 2 MARY
MARGARET (DIERCKS) ROEHRS (1866 - 18 OCT 1934) MRS. MARIE ROEHRS DIES Mrs. Marie Roehrs passed away at her home here
Thursday. Those who survive her are her daughter, Mrs. Vincent Parquette, and
two sons, Theodore and Carl Roehrs, prominent Beaverton township farmers, also
several grandchildren., She was buried in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. Roehrs was 68 years of age and has been in poor
health for three years and has been seriously ill for about six weeks. Deceased was born in Germany October 6, 1866, and
came to America when 15 years of age. She lived at Defiance. Ohio, where she
was married to Herman Roehrs, who died two years ago. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-24/1934 Column – 1 Page – 1. THEODORE
H. ROEHRS (15 OCT 1905 - 1 AUG 1970) SERVICES
HELD FOR THEODORE ROEHRS Theodore H. Roehrs, 64, of Beaverton died
Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Gladwin Hospital after an illness of several months.
Born in Defiance, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 1905, he came to Gladwin County in 1921.
Mr. Roehrs was a farmer and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was
never married. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lydia
Roehrs, of Beaverton; four nieces and two nephews. Rites were held Tuesday at 2
p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-05/1970 Column - 4 Page - 1 BETTY
M. ROGERS (5 JUNE 1924 - ?) WILLIAM
C. ROGERS (24 MARCH 1924 - 9 JAN 1985) William
Rogers, 60 of Saginaw died Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the Saginaw General Hospital
after a long illness. Born in Cass City March 24, 1924, he moved to Saginaw 30
years ago form Gladwin. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and
was employed by Malleable Iron. Mr. Rogers was married to the former Betty Ross
Jan. 5, 1946, in Gladwin. Besides his wife he is survived by one son,
William of Saginaw; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Pamela) Bacon of Morlet, Mrs.
Fred (Marcia) Frisch and Mrs. Tony (Andrea) Cardenas of Saginaw, his parents
Ray and Wilma Rogers of Hope; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Grove of Gladwin, Mrs.
Emma Lou Watson of Alaska and Mrs. Ann Morgan of South Lyons, 2 step-brothers,
Courtney and Thomas Fillmore of Hope and 7 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. form
the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cleon Abbott officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1985 Column - 4 Page -
2 TREVOR
JAMES ROGGOW (2 MARCH 1992 - 12 MAY 1992) Trevor
Roggow, 2 month old son of Ronald and Susan Roggow of Beaverton, died Tuesday,
May 12, in the Saginaw General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and in
charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1992 Column
- 5 Page - 2 Trevor
James Roggow, 2 months old, of 3625 White Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 12,
192, in Saginaw General Hospital. He was born in Saginaw on March 2, 1992. Surviving are his parents, Ronald and Susan
Roggow of Beaverton; a sister, Rachel; a brother, Scott; his grandparents,
Donald and Arlene Fromer of West Hope, Ohio and great grandmother, Mrs. Adeline
Kern of Gladwin. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the
Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Curtis Gordon officiated and burial was in the
Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral
home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2 SIMEON
ROOT
ROOT---Simeon Root died in Tobacco township,
Friday morning, after a long illness of drospy. He leaves a widow and two
daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the home Saturday
afternoon. Rev. Day officiating. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-13/1907 Column - 6 Page - 5 DEBORAH
JUNE ROSE (14 JUNE 1958 - 15 JUNE 2000) Deborah
June Rose, 42, of Waterford, died suddenly, Thursday, June 15, 2000. Born June 14, 1958 in Detroit, she was the
daughter of Junior and Mary (Cleary) Rose. She lived in Oakland County since
1973 and previously lived in Livingston County.
She was a registered nurse and owner/operator of Point of Life in
Waterford. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Rose of
Waterford; one son, David Rose of San Diego, Calif.; her father and stepmother,
Junior and Sharon Rose of Beaverton; six brothers, James Rose of Zephyrhills,
Fla., Roger Rose of Ft. Collins, Colo., Ralph Rose of Pinckney, Joseph Rose of
Waterford, Buddy Rose of Ludington, Donald Rose of Howell; and one sister,
Sandra Rose-Hope of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1994. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Matt Place officiating. Burial was in
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be
made to be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-21/2000 Column - 5 Page - 2 JUNIOR
ROSE (1929 - ?) MARY
R. (CLEARY) ROSE (20 APRIL 1929 - 4 APRIL 1994) Mary
R. Rose, 64, of 101 E. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, April 4, 1994, in
Saginaw General Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Wilcoe, W. Va.,
April 20, 1929 and moved to Gladwin County in 1988 from Waterford. The former
Mary Cleary, she was married to Junior Rose on March 20, 1948, in Wilcoe, W.
Va. Besides her husband, she is survived by 6
sons, Donald of Howell, James of Beaverton, Roger of Colorado, Ralph of
Pinkney, Joseph of Rose City and Buddy of Grand Rapids; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ron
(Sandra) Hope of Gladwin and Debra Rose of Waterford; one sister, Martha
Proffitt of W. Va.; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roy Glasgow will officiate
and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m.
Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1994 Column - 4 Page - 2 ELAINE
OLIVE ROSEVEAR (4 FEB 1916 - 11 MARCH 1978) Elaine
Olive Rosevear, 62, of Beaverton, died Saturday, March 11, in the Clare Nursing
Home following a long illness. Born in Rose City on February 4, 1916, she
retired in 1970 as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy after serving 30 years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edith
Peterson and Mrs. Fern Asch of Beaverton; and one brother, Ray Rosevear of Mt.
Pleasant. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. Elder Harold McAllister officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-15/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2 EMMA
JANE ROSEVEAR (19 OCT 1884 - 16 MAY 1957) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. ROSEVEAR Mrs. Emma Jane Rosevear, 72, a resident of
Tobacco township, died on May 16, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith
Peterson, in Beaverton. She had been ill for the past six months. Mrs. Rosevear
was born on October 19, 1884, in Grand Blanc. Coming here from Rose City,
Gladwin county had been her home for the past 35 years. On May 29, 1907, she
married Guy Leroy Rosevear in Kansas City. Mr. Rosevear preceded her in death
in 1918. Survivors include two sons, Alma of Alma and
Ray of Mt. Pleasant; three daughters, Edith Peterson and Fern Asch of Beaverton
and Lt. Elaine O. Rosevear of Camp Lejuene, N.C.; one sister, Edith McDonald,
of Lansing and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at one
o'clock at the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton, the Elder B.H. Doty officiating.
Burial was in Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Keely, James Wiltse,
Sherman Perry,
Don Pendleton, Wayne Whitman and Harold McAllister. Gladwin County Record dated
05-29/1957 Column - 2 Page - 1 GUY
LEROY ROSEVEAR (29 SEP 1881 – 1 DEC 1918) Their’s a
Headstone with Emma in the Dale Cemetery. Though, it looks like he is buried in
Rose City Cemetery. Couldn’t find a write-up for him in the Gladwin County
Record. Need more proof where he actually is buried. With wife or somewhere
else? DAVID
S. ROSS (11 AUG 1887 - 25 MAY 1977) David
S. Ross, 89, of 139 W. Brown St., Beaverton City, died May 25, 1977, at Gladwin
Area Hospital following a lengthy illness. A prominent citizen of Beaverton for
the past 70 years, Mr. Ross was born in Paulding County, Ohio, August 11, 1887.
He came to Beaverton in 1907. He and the former Mary E. Paxton were married in
Grover Hill, Ohio, on October 5, 1905, and she preceded him in death Dec. 12,
1973. Mr. Ross was a former mayor of Beaverton, a former member of the Gladwin
County Board of Supervisors, of the Beaverton School Board and the Tri County
Health Commission. He was employed by the National Park Service and owned and
operated several businesses at various times over the years. He was a member of the Beaverton
Presbyterian Church and the Beaverton F.& A.M Lodge. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. William (Betty) Rogers of Saginaw; 3 sons, L. T. Ross of Mt.
Pleasant, F. Wayne Ross of Enon, Ohio, and Warren Ross of Portland, Oregon; a
brother, Leo, and a sister, Mrs. Julia Simpson, both of Van Wert, Ohio; 13
grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home Beaverton Chaperl, with the Rev. Donald Frederick
officiating. Interment was Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-01/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2 DONALD
GUNN ROSS, JR (16 NOV 1906 - 13 APRIL 1985) Donald
G. Ross, 78, of 104 E. Knox St., Beaverton, died Saturday, April 13, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Itasea County, Minn,
Nov. 16, 1906, he spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He was a member of
the Beaverton Presbyterian Church, past master and life member of Masonic Lodge
453. Mr. Ross was married to the former June Oliver May 13, 1938 in Ashley,
Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
brother, Walter, of Beaverton; and one sister, Mrs. Marian Paulus of
Breckenridge. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Aaron Davies officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetey. A Masonic Memorial service was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral
home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 DONALD
H. ROSS (1939 - 1997) IRENE
A. ROSS (1940 - ?) JUNE
I. (OLIVER) ROSS (12 AUG 1891 - 28 JUNE 1992) Mrs.
June I. Ross, 100, of 104 E. Knox St., Beaverton, died Sunday, June 28, 1992,
in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Buckeye Township,
Aug. 12, 1891, she had spent her lifetime in the county. Mrs. Ross was a clerk
for the Beaverton Post Office and had also served as postmaster for several
years. She was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church and a life-member
of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars 386. The former June Oliver, she was married to
Donald Ross on May 13, 1938, in Ashley, Ind. He preceded her in death on April
13, 1985. Surviving are several nieces. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen officiated
and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-01/1992 Column - 5 Page - 2 L.
J/M. ROSS (19 OCT 1913 - 12 NOV 1983) L.
M. Ross, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, Nov. 12, in Central Michigan
Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in Beaverton on October 19, 1913, he
graduated from Beaverton High School and Central Michigan University. He
received his master's degree from Michigan State University and did graduate
work at the University of Colorado. Mr. Ross was a teacher and in business
administration at Mt. Pleasant High School and Central Michigan University. He
was a veteran of World War II and had been in Mt. Pleasant since 1947. Surviving are one brother, Warren of
Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Betty Rogers of Saginaw; and several nieces
and nephews. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton Presbyterian
Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were by Stinson-Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant.
Services in Beaverton wer by the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-16/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARION
L. (MITCHELL) ROSS (6 DEC 1918 - 15 JAN 1998) Marion
L. Ross, 79, of Butner, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 in Durham, N.C. Born
Dec. 6, 1918 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Harry and Anna Schwalm
Mitchell. She lived in Beaverton until 1981 when she moved to N.C. Marion
married Ronald Ross in February 1937. He preceded her in death in September
1971. Surviving are four daughters, Mary Ann and
husband Lewis Dull of Butner, N.C., Sally and husband Jerry Hicks of Beaverton,
Ronna Hosford of Creedmore, N.C., and Susan Surns of Oscoda; one
daughter-in-law, Irene Ross of Beaverton; one sister, Muriel Anderson of Stem,
N.C.; one brother, Wallace Mitchell of Beaverton; 19 grandchildren; and 37
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, David, March 1997 and
three brothers, Ralph, Harold and Harry
Jr. Services were held at 7 p.m. Friday at the
Clements Funeral Chapel in North Carolina. She was then moved to the Sisson
Funeral Home in Gladwin where funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday with
Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-21/1998 Column - 3 Page - 2 MARY
E. (PAXTON) ROSS (1887 - 20 DEC 1973) Mrs.
Mary E. Ross, 86, of 139 W. Brown Street, Beaverton, died at her home Thursday,
December 20, following a long illness. Born i Van Wert County, Ohio, the former
Mary E. Paxton had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1907, coming here
from Grover Hill, Ohio. The daughter of Lewis J. and Ida Springer Paxton was
married October 5, 1905, in Grover Hill, to David S. Ross. Mrs. Ross was a
member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star 386. Surviving are her husband, David; 3 sons,
L.J. of Mt. Pleasant, Wayne of Enon, Ohio, and Warren of Portland, Ore.; a daughter,
Mrs. William (Betty) Rogers of Saginaw; a brother, Dewey Paxton of Clare; a
sister, Mrs. Leona Busick of Grover Hill, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. Roger J. Browne officiated and burial was in
Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1973 Column - 4
Page - 2 MERIDITH
P. ROSS (11 SEP 1906 - 26 JUNE 1966) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MEREDITH ROSS Meredith P. Ross, 59, of Sanford, died
Sunday at the Jodeman Nursing Home, West Branch, following an illness of seven
months. Born in Grover City, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1906, he came to Gladwin County
with his parents in his youth. For the past 10 years he had lived in Sanford
and prior to that in Pontiac. Mr. Ross' wife, Olive, preceded him in death July
22, 1964. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
David S. Ross of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. William (Betty) Rogers of Saginaw;
four brothers, Rondal of Beaverton, L. J. of Mt. Pleasant, Wayne of Enon, Ohio,
and Warren of Portland, Ore. He was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M.
Lodge. Special Masonic rites were held at the Hall Funeral Home Tuesday
evening. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Roger Browne, of the Beaverton
Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery at Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-29/1966 Column - 6 Page - 1 RONALD
L. ROSS (20 MAY 1911 - 8 SEP 1971) Ronald
Ross, 60 of 2784 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died of a heart attack Wednesday evening,
Sept. 8, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Beaverton, May 20, 1911, Mr.
Ross graduated from Beaverton High School in 1929, and attended Saginaw Business
College. He was self-employed as an electrical contractor in Gladwin County
until 1940 when he went to work at Dow Chemical as an electrician, retiring in
June, 1969. He and the former Marion Mitchell were married in Birch Run Feb.
21, 1936. He was a resident of Gladwin County his entire lifetime. Surviving are his wife, Marion; one son,
David of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Maryann) Dull, and Mrs. Jerry
(Sally) Hicks, both of Beaverton, Mrs. Maurice (Ronna) Hosfor, and Mrs. John
(Sue) Malosh, both of Sanford; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David S. Ross of
Beaverton; three brothers, Wayne of Enon, Ohio, L. J. of Mt. Pleasant, and
Warren of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. William (Betty) Rodgers of Saginaw;
and 17 grandchildren. One brother, Meredith, died in 1967. Services were held Friday, Sept. 10, at 4:00
p.m., at the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Gray officiating. Burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1971 Column - 3 Page -
2 ASA
B. ROWE (5 APRIL 1880 - 6 OCT 1949) ADA
ANN (BOYCE) RUPP (28 NOV 1883 - 15 OCT 1964) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. ADA RUPP Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. for Mrs.
Ada Ann Rupp, 80, who died Thursday after a long illness. The former Ada Boyce
was born in Delta, Ohio, on Nov. 28, 1883. Mrs. Rupp came to Gladwn County in
1907 and was married to Edward Rupp. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1960. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earl
Rau, Wooden Shoe Village, and Mrs. Charles Sheperd, of Rhodes; seven
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services were held in the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1964 Column - 2 Page - 1 ANNA
(HORNISH) RUPP (1885 - 9 NOV 1959) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR MRS. RUPP Mrs. Anna Rupp passed away Monday afternoon
at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where she had been a patient for the past
two months. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rupp came to Gladwin County in 1912 and made
Beaverton their home most of the time since. Mr. Rupp died several years ago
and three years ago Mrs. Rupp went to Farmington. Funeral services will be held Thursday
afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Paul
Huffman, of Trinity Church of the Brethren in Detroit, officiating. He will be
assisted by the Rev. Carl Hilbert of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren.
Burial will be made in Dale Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, Rob-er, of
Farmington, and William and Earl, of Detroit; three daughters, Miss Noreen
Rupp, of Farmington, and Mrs. Edward Martin and Mrs. Thomas Larkins of Detroit;
a brother, the Rev. Jay Hornish, Jewell, Ohio; a half-brother and three
half-sisters, all in Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1959 Column - 8
Page - 1 EDWARD
RUPP (01 MARCH 1878 - 03 FEB 1960) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO EDWARD RUPP Edward Rupp, 81 retired farmer, died
February 3, after a lingering illness. Mr. Rupp, born March 1, 1878 in Larned,
Kansa, had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1911. He married the former
Miss Ada Boyce in 1912. Survivors are his wife , Ada; two daughters, Mrs.
Mildred Shepard, of Estay, and Mrs. Nellie Rau, of Beaverton; two brothers,
Oscar of Pioneer, Ohio and Irvin of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2
p.m. at the Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Hilbert will officiate and burial
will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 2
Page - 1 NORA
M. RUPP (1907 - 1992) WALTER
RUPP (10 JAN 1881 - 29 DEC 1954) SERVICES
HELD FOR WALTER RUPP Funeral services for Walter Rupp, 73,
Tobacco township farmer, were held Saturday, Jan. 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Beaverton church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the
church and Rev. Arthur Whisler, presiding Elder officiating. The son of the
late Benjamin and Elizabeth Rupp, he was born January 10, 1881 at Larned,
Kansas. On Septmeber 2, 1906, he was married to the former Anna Hornish at
Defiance, Ohio. A farmer most of his life, he retired from heavy farm work
several years ago because of ill health. He has been a resident of Gladwin
county for more than 40 years, and was a member of Church of the Brethren. His survivors include his wife, Anna; three
daughters, Miss Norene Rupp, Mrs. Tom Larkin and Mrs. Edward Martin of Detroit;
three sons, Earl and Robert of Detroit and William of Midland; five
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eli Flory of Defiance, Ohio, and Mrs. Dan
English of Bryan, Ohio; and three brothers, Oscar fo Pioneer, Ohio, Ervin of
Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Edward of Beaverton. Interment was made in Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1 ?
RUSSELL (1898 - 1899) Son of John & Ida Russell. BEATRICE
RUSSELL (1913 - 1969) BRUCE
BERNIE RUSSELL (1897 - 26 JULY 1919) GEORGE
DAVID RUSSELL (4 APRIL 1893 - 23 JAN 1973) George
D. Russell, 79, of Lyle Road, Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Clare Hospital
following an illness of two days. A life-time resident and farmer of Gladwin
County, Mr. Russell was born in the Dale Community April 4, 1893. He was
married to Nellie Killian May 15, 1918, in Beaverton, and she preceded him in
death May 25, 1958. Mr. Russell and Mrs. Celia Carrier were married in Pontiac
Dec. 17, 1960, and she died April 29, 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Luella
Kindle of Coleman and Mrs. Leona Randle of Clare; a brother Lawson of AuGres;
and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Randle of Indian River; six grandchildren and five
great grandsons. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home, in Beaverton, with the Rev. Wesley Huggard and the Rev. Arthur Munger
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-31/1973 Column - 7 Page - 2 IDA
RUSSELL (1869 - 1927) JEANETTE
"NETTIE" (DUMONT) (LORD) RUSSELL (22 JUNE 1897 - 7 OCT 1985) Nettie
Lord Russell, 88, of 222 Sears St., Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 7, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital after a short illness. Born in Tobacco Township June 22,
1897, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She had been employed by
several businesses in the Beaverton area. The former Nettie Dumont, she was
married to Floyd R. Lord May 7, 1914, in Beaverton. He died Aug. 28, 1965. She
then married Lawson N. Russell Oct. 18, 1973, in Standish. He preceded her in
death Sept. 16, 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Letha
Hagenbaugh of Beaverton and Mrs. Dorothy Rowley of Clio; 5 step-daughters, Mrs.
Marcia Koepke, Mrs. Ida Mae Daniels, Mrs. Karen Tanner and Mrs. Loa Dell
Pressler of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Norma Pratt of Grand Blanc; 27 grandchildren
and several great and great great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeal Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-09/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOHN
A. RUSSELL (1867 - 11 DEC 1902) The remains of John Russell, buried by mistake in
the wrong place, were today taken up and moved to the lot belonging to the
family. So much for not having a good plat of the cemetery. John Russell, late from Canada, died Dec. 11, at his
home here, of consumption. He was a well-known and highly respected farmer, and
leaves a wife and five children. Mr. Russell was a member of the Gleaner lodge.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1902 Column – 2 Page – 8. LAWSON
N. RUSSELL (11 MAY 1895 - 16 SEP 1978) Lawson
N. Russell, 83, of 222 Sears St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 16, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in Gladwin County on May
11, 1895, he retired in 1960 from General Motors Buick division in Flint. He
moved back to Gladwin County in 1975 from Flint. Mr. Russell and the former
Jeanette Lord were married on October 18, 1973, in Sandish. Besides his wife, he is survived by 6
daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Madeline) Foote of Flint, Mrs. Ida Daniels, Mrs. George
(Karen) Tanner and Mrs. Lowell (Loa Dell) Pressler of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Larry
(Norma) Pratt of Grand Blanc; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Leatha) Hagenbaugh
of Beaverton and Mrs. Dorothy Rowley of Clio; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Randall of
Tawas; 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Leon Methner officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1978 Column
- 4 Page - 2 NELLIE
BEATRICE (KILLIAN) RUSSELL (8 JULY 1899 - 25 MAY 1958) SERVICES
TODAY FOR MRS. GEORGE RUSSELL Mrs. Nellie Beatrice Russell, 58, of
Beaverton, died Sunday after a year's illness. She was born on July 8, 1899, at
Hicksville, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County 48 years ago. On May 15, 1918, the
former Miss Nellie Beatrice Killian was married to George Russell in Beaverton.
Last May 18 the couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Survivors include her husband, George; two
daughters, Mrs Luella Neal, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Leona Randle, of Clare five
grandchildren; three brothers, George and Arthur Killian, of Flint; and two
sisters, Mrs. Florence White and Mrs. Lois Calhoon, of Beaverton. Funeral services will be held today
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren in Beaverton. The Rev.
Arthur Whisler will officiate and burial will be in Dale cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-28/1958 Column - 6 Page - 1 TILLEY
RUSSELL (24 JUNE 1834 - 24 MAY 1905) Mrs. Ida Russell's mother died of old age at the
home of her daughter Tuesday. Gladwin County Record dated 5-26/1905 Column – 1
Page – 8. S'S J.
MURIEL SAMPSON (12 AUG 1911 - 10 DEC 1955) Mrs.
Muriel Sampson, 44, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Dec. 10 at Traverse City after
an illness of five years. The former Miss Muriel Cottrell, she was born Aug.
12, 1911 in Beaverton and had resided here most of her life. On Nov. 27, 1928,
she was married to William Sampson at Pontiac. Surviving are her husband; one son, Richard
Dean Sampson of Clare; three daughters, Mrs. (Continued on Page 2) Elaine
Fackler, Jeanette and Sharon of Mt. Pleasant; one granddaughter Linda Ann
Sampson of Clare; her mother, Mrs. Della Morris; four sisters, Mrs. Helen
Methner, Mrs. Ola Hildenbrand, Mrs. Marion Snyder and Mrs. Margaret Woodruff,
all of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Monday at the
Beaverton Presbyterian Church with burial in the Dale cemetery. The Rev. John
K. Osborn and Paul Mueller officiated. Gladwin County Record dated 12-14/1955
Column - 7 Page - 1 DONALD
G. SCHEELE (1928 - 1934) ERNEST
HERMAN SCHEELE (29 AUG 1902 - 4 DEC 1972) Ernest
Herman Scheele, 70, of So. M-18, Beaverton, died Monday, December 4, at the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Scheele was born at
Deshler, Ohio, August 29, 1902, the son of Henry and Mary Norden Scheele. He
came to Beaverton in 1920 with his parents and they settled on the farm he
farmed until 1962 when illness forced him to retire. Mr. Scheele and the former
Velma Russell were married Sept. 27, 1930, at Oberlin. He was a member of Our
Savior Lutheran Church and of the Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife Velma; one son,
Herbert of Lexington, Ky.; and two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Verna) Richmond and
Delores Spitler, both of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Ray Longstreth of Beaverton;
and eight grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran
Church, Gladwin, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Hieber officiating. Burial
will be in the Dale Cemetery. There will be a prayer service Wednesday evening
at 9:00 at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
12-06/1972 Column - 1 Page - 2 HENRY
DUETRICK SCHEELE, JR (8 JUNE 1894 - 9 DEC 1938) Henry D. Scheele Dies Saturday at Beaverton Henry D. Scheele was born june 8, 1894 in Ohio, and
died Saturday morning at his home in Beaverton. He was married to Ida Steinhaus in 1924.
To them was born one child who died in 1934. Surviving, besides his wife, are his father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scheele; one brother, Ernest; and; a sister, Mrs. Ray Longstreth, both of
Beaverton. Funeral services were held Moday at 2:30; p.m. from the Dale church
with Rev. H. F. Brietzke officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 12-14/1938
Column – 1 Page – 12. HENRY
DUETRICK SCHEELE, SR (1862 - 8 MAY 1942) Henry Scheele, 80, Beaverton township, died at his
home Friday, May 8. Gladwin County Record dated 5-13/1942 Column – 2 Page – 6. MARY
(NORTON) SCHEELE (17 AUG 1866 - 16 FEB 1950) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. MARY SCHEELE Services for Mary Scheele, 83, were held on
Sunday afternoon from St. Paul's Lutheran church, wiht the Rev. H. F. Brietzke
officiating. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery. A prayer service was held at
the Hall Funeral Home at 1:30. Mrs. Scheele was born in Germany on August
17, 1866. She was married to Henry Scheele, who preceded her in death about
five years ago. They came to Gladwin from Detroit 30 years ago, operating a
farm in Beaverton township. Mrs. Scheele died at the home of her son, Ernest,
in Beaverton township, on Thursday, February 16. Surviving are one son, Ernest; one daughter,
Mrs. Mary Longstreth, of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
one brother, Fred Norton, and one sister, Mrs. Sophie Riebersal, both of
Woodburn, Indiana. Three sons and two daughters are deceased. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-22/1950 Column - 6 Page - 1 VELMA
L. (RUSSELL) SCHEELE (12 NOV 1909 - 24 APRIL 2004) Velma L.
Scheele, Velma L. Scheele, age 94, of Beaverton died April 24, 2004 at Gladwin
Living Centre. She was born Nov. 12, 1909 in Beaverton to Braddock and Alberta
(Johnson) Russell. She lived in Gladwin County her whole life and was a home
maker. She attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. She married Ernest
Scheele on Sept. 27, 1930 in Oberlin. He died in 1972. Surviving
are her son Herbert (Angela) Scheele of Henderson, Tenn.; daughters Verna
(Lewis) Richmond of Beaverton, and Delores Spitler of Clare; eight
grandchildren, eleven Great grandchildren and one Great great grandchild; and
several nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her husband; sisters Gladys
Dangler, Rachel Anderson, and Beatrice Longstreth; brothers Carl, Harry and
Harold; and Great grandson Matthew Richmond. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, April 27 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin,
with pastor Timothy Verity officiating. Burial took place at Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Arrangments were by Hall Funeral Home in
Beaverton. DOROTHY
M. SCHEIBNER (28 MAY 1924 - 17 JUNE 1992) Mrs.
Dorothy M. Scheibner, 68, of 1418 Highland Cove, Beaverton, died suddenly
Wednesday, June 17, 1992, at her home. Born in Detroit, May 28, 1924, she came
to Gladwin County in 1986 from Mt. Clemens. She was a member of the DAV
Auxiliary, Wolverine State Post 33 in Detroit. The former Dorothy Utych, she
was married to Rinold Scheibner on June 11, 1971, in Detroit. He died Feb. 22,
1990. Surviving are 2 sons, Anthony Kloka of
Metamora and Nicholas Kloka of Bay City; one brother, Gerald of Oak Park; one
sister, Rita Gervals of New Baltimore; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a brother, Raymond Utych. Rites will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father James Heller will
officiate and burial will be in teh Tobacco Township Cemetery. A Christian wake
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Gladwin County Record dated
06-24/1992 Column - 2 Page - 2 RONALD
EMIL SCHEIBNER (10 NOV 1925 - 22 FEB 1990) Rinold
E. Scheibner, 64, of 1418 Highland Cove, Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday,
Feb. 22, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. Born in
Detroit, Nov. 10, 1925, he moved to Gladwin County in 1986 from Mt. Clemens.
Mr. Scheibner was a machinist for Chrysler Motors, Detroit Forge Plant, for 17
years until retiring in 1974. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II
and was a member of the Wolverine State Post 33 DAV in Detroit. Mr. Scheibner and
the former Dorothy Kloka were married June 11, 1971, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
step-sons, Anthony Kloka of Metamora and Nicholas Kloka of Detroit; 2 brothers,
Ewald of Warren and Donald of Sterling Heights; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lillian
Williams of Detroit and Mrs. Eileen Hilliard of Sterling Heights; and 4
grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial
was in Tobacco Township Cemetery. Military graveside services were by the
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 02-28/1990 Column - 3
Page - 2 BERTHA
J. (CLINGERMAN) SCHROCK (6 OCT 1891 - 9 NOV 1989) Bertha
J. Schrock, 98, of Flint, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1989, in the Flint Osteopathic
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Belfontaine, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1891, she
moved from Beaverton to Flint many years ago. Mrs. Schrock was a member of the
R.L.D.S. Church in Flint. The former Bertha Clingerman, she was married to
Willis Schrock and he preceded her in death in 1944. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth
(Grace) Johnson of Flint and Mrs. Lloyd (Irene) Domine of Mt. Morris; a
daughter-in-law, Peg Schrock of Grayling; 5 grandchildren; 9 great
grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. A son, Kenneth, preceded her in
death in 1966 and a grandson, Richard Johnson, in 1973. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the
Reigle Funeral Home, Flint. Hall Funeral Home conducted the graveside services
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Tobacco Township Cemetery with Elder Sam Asch
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1989 Column - 4 Page - 2 JOHN
WILLIS SCHROCK (1883 - 1944) ALICE
JANE (KEMERER) SCOBY (2 AUG 1865 - 19 MAY 1948) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. ALICE SCOBY Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Scoby, 82,
of Dale, were held on Sunday May 16, at the Dale Methodist church. The Rev.
Donald Sailor officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Alice Jane
Scoby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Kemerer, was born in Paulding county,
Ohio, on August 2, 1865. In 1889 she was married to Edwin G. Scoby, who died 14
years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Scoby spent the first years of their married life in
Ohio, moving to Michigan and settling in Tobacco township in 1894. Mrs. Scoby had
been making her home with relatives in Flint for the past year where she passed
away on May 19. Surviving are two sons, Clarence Scoby, on
Montrose, and Charles Scoby, of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Emma Watts, of
Crooksville, Ohio; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five nephews
and three nieces. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1948 Column - 2 Page - 1 CHARLES
NORMAN SCOBY (20 APRIL 1920 - 21 MARCH 1969) CHARLES
S. SCOBY (15 JAN 1893 - 20 MARCH 1974) Charles
S. Scoby, 81, of 2007 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, March 20, at a local
nursing home following a brief illness. Born in Fulton County, Ohio, January
15, 1893, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He was the son of
Edward and Alice Kemer Scoby and was a farmer until his retirement. From 1922
to 1930, he was employed in Flint at the Buick factory and as a motorman in the
streetcar system. He and the former Mildred Nelson were married June 17, 1914
in Gladwin County. Mr. Scoby served as Tobacco Township clerk and on the
Beaverton School board of education. He was a member of the Dale United
Methodist Church and of the Beaverton F. & A.M. Surviving are his wife Mildred; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Marguerite Kelley of Elsie and Mrs. Viola Chandler of Lompot, Calif.; 2
sons, Gerald of Gladwin and Norman of Richmond; 10 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. A son, John, died May 21, 1969. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Dale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Zina Bennett officiating and
burial was in Dale Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service was held Friday evening
at Hall Funeal Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1974 Column - 1 Page - 2 CLARENCE
N. SCOBY (25 APRIL 1895 - 26 JULY 1968) RITES
HELD HERE FOR EX-RESIDENT Clarence N. Scoby, 73, of Montrose and
formerly of Beaverton, died suddenly at his home last Friday. Born in Gladwin
County on April 25, 1895, he moved to Montrose 40 years ago. Mr. Scoby was a
veteran of World War I. He married the former Thelma Nolan on March 11, 1922, in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Vance of Montrose; one brother, Charles of Beaverton; and one grandchild.
Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. A.
H. Keesler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in
charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-31/1968 Column
- 6 Page - 2 EDWIN
G. SCOBY (1862 - 1934) JOHN
EDWIN SCOBY (6 JUNE 1922 - 21 MAY 1969) EX-RESIDENT
DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT John E. Scoby, 46, of Elkton, Md., died
Wednesday, May 21; in an automobile accident in Maryland. Born in Tobacco
Township on June 6, 1922, he lived in the county until 1942. Mr. Scoby was a
navy veteran of World War II and was a salesman for the American Engineering Co.
He is survived by his wife the former
Carolyn Causey; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scoby, of Beaverton; one son
Gary and one daughter, Delene, both of Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite
Kelley, of Flint and Mrs. Viola Chandler of Lompot, Calif.; and two brothers,
Charles, of Mt. Clemens and Gerald, of Gladwin. Rites were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. A. H. Keesler officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-28/1969
Column - 1 Page - 2 MILDRED
P. SCOBY (14 JULY 1895 - 6 JAN 1984) Mildred
P. Scoby, 88, 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin died Friday, Jan. 6, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital. Born in Nelsonville, Ohio, on July 14, 1895, she came to
Michigan in 1901 and spent most of her life in the Beaverton area. She was a
member of the Dale United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. The
former Mildred Nelson, she was married to Charles Scoby June 17, 1914, in
Tobacco Township. He preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are 2 sons, Gerald of Gladwin and
Charles of Summerland Key, Fla.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marguerite) Kelley
of Elsie and Mrs. Wilson (Viola) Percival of Lompac, Calif.; one brother, John
Nelson fo Bowling Green, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; 4
step-grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by
a son, John in 1969 and a brother, Charles in 1983. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Arrangement were by the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-11/1984 Column - 3 Page – 2 (Midland Daily News,
Jan. 9, 1984) Mildred P. Scoby, 88,
of Gladwin, died Friday evening, Jan. 6, 1984, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. She was born July 14,
1895, in Nelsonville, Ohio. She moved to
Michigan in 1901, and married Charles S. Scoby, June 17, 1914, in Tobacco
Township. He died in 1974. She was a member of the Dale United Methodist
Church and the United Methodist Women. She leaves sons,
Gerald Scoby of Gladwin and Charles Scoby of Summerland Key, Fla.; daughters,
Mrs. Robert (Marguerite) Kelley of Elsie and Mrs. Wilson (Viola) Percival of
Lompoc, Calif.; brother, John Nelson of Bowling Green, Ohio; 10 grandchildren;
10 great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and eight step great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by a son, John Scoby, in 1969, and brother, Charles Nelson in 1983. Services will be at
1pm Tuesday in Dale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiating. Burial will be in Dale
Cemetery. Friends may call at Mathew
Funeral Home until 9pm today. Memorials
are suggested to the Dale United Methodist Church. THELMA
M. (NOLAN) SCOBY (03 MARCH 1903 - 15 JULY 1971) Services
were held Saturday afternoon at the Dale United Methodist Church, Beaverton,
for Mrs. Thelma Scoby, 68, of Montrose. Mrs. Scoby died Thursday, July 15, at
Genesee Memorial Hospital, Flint, following an illness of three weeks. Born in
Edenville, March 3, 1903, she had been a resident of Beaverton before going to
Montrose 42 years ago. She was married to Clarence Scoby March 11, 1922, in
Beaverton, and he preceded her in death July 26, 1968. Mrs. Scoby is survived by one son, Vance of
Montrose; and four grandchildren. The Rev. Zina Bennett officiated at the 2:00
rites and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of
the services. Gladwin County Record dated 07-21/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 ?
SCOTT (? - ?) DAVID
CHANDLER SCOTT (1836 - 15 APRIL 1910) One
of the oldest residents of Tobacco township, David C. Scott, died Friday, April
15, of bright's disease, aged 74. Mr. Scott settled in Tobacco in 1878, where
his family was reared and he cleared a large farm. He was born in Ireland in
1836, and was united in marriage there in 1862 to Letitia Dow (a sister to the
late James G. Dow of Tobacco), who survives. To the union were born three sons
and three daughters, of whom five of the children are living: William J. of
Tobacco, James of Beaverton, and Norman of Flint; Eliza, married to Aaron
Lince, lives at Shroeder, Minn., Hattie, married to Walter Fairchild, lives in
Benzie county. Mr. Scott settled in Lewis county, N.Y., in
1865, there residing until coming to Gladwin county. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church. The esteem in which he was held was attested by the large
attendance of old friends and neighbors at the funeral held Sunday at the
residence at Dale, where burial took place. Gladwin County Record dated
04-21/1910 Column - 3 Page - 1 {ON
THE 1894 CENSUS AS A CIVIL WAR VETERAN LIVING IN BENTLEY TOWNSHIP}. IDA
MAY (HICKS) SCOTT (29 MARCH 1866 - 9 MARCH 1906) - Wife of James D. Scott. MRS. JAMES SCOTT---Ida Hicks was born March
28, 1866, at Edenville, Mich. She was united in marriage Feb. 22, 1889, to
James D. Scott of Tobacco. To this union were born five children, two daughters
and three sons, all of whom are living. She died from consumption March 9,
1906. Deceased had been a resident of Dale many years, and was always held in
highest esteem by those who knew her. "To know her was but to love her."
Her death has brought sorrow to many homes, but we can but feel that our loss
is her gain. An angel came into our home. Our suffering one to see; It smiled and said in sweetest tone. "Oh come, I gently bear thee home with
me." With joyful heart she heard this plea. And leaving all her earthly care, Sweetly answered. "I'll gladly go to
rest with thee. "And wait me loved one over
there." Gladwin
County Record dated 03-16/1906 Column - 4 Page - 1 JAMES
DOW SCOTT (02 FEB 1866 - 30 MAY 1938) SERVICES
HELD AT DALE FOR JAMES DOW SCOTT James Dow Scott of Boyce City, who was well
known in Beaverton in the pioneer lumber days, died at his home
May 30. He was born in the state of New YorkFebruary 2, 1866, and came to
Michigan with his parents in 1878. He was married to Miss Ida Hicks, who
preceded him in death in 1902. To them were born five children, Charles of Ann
Arbor, Elba of Detroit, and Eva of the same city. These three were in
attendance at the funeral. Gordon of Detroit and Aldo of Portland, Orgon, were
not present. In 1904 he was married to Miss Nora Heacocks of Beaverton. To this
union was born one daughter, Leona, who
also attended the funeral. Mr. Scott had two brothers and two sisters,
all surviving, William of Beaverton, Norman of Flint, Mrs. Hattie
Fairchilds of Cadillac and Mrs. Eliza Lince of Two Harbors, Minn. The funeral
procession left Boyne City on Wednesday, June 1, and stopped in Beaverton at
the home of his brother, William Scott. At 1:30 they proceeded to the Dale
Methodist church, where services were conducted by Elder S. T. Pendleton of
Beaverton, with burial in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
06-08/1938 Column - 2 Page - 1 MAUD
L. SCOTT (26 JAN 1884 - APRIL 1900) FRANCES
A. (REED) SEARSON (9 FEB 1925 - 13 AUG 1980) Mrs.
Frances A. Searson, 55, 291 Wackerly, Sanford, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the
Flint Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. Born in Towanda, Kan., on
February 9, 1925, she moved to Sanford five years ago from Beaverton. The
former Frances Reed, she was married to Thomas Searson September 16, 1946, in
Towanda. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, Thomas E. and Ronald of Flint and Merton of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs.
James (Polly) Ryan of Birch Run; 3 brothers, James, Merton and George and one
sister Mrs. Lara Mae Thompson, all of Kansas; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-20/1980 Column
- 3 Page - 2 GLEE
TENNYSON SEARSON, SR (24 NOV 1895 - 2 OCT 1976) Glee
Tennyson Searson, 80, of 1363 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Oct. 2, in
the Saginaw Veteran's Hospital following an illness of six months. Born in
Dola, Ohio, on November 24, 1895, he came to Gladwin County in 1946 from
Kansas. A retired steam fitter, he was a member of Saginaw Local 85 of the
Michigan United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and
Pipe Fitting Industry. Mr. Searson was a veteran of World War I. He was married
to the former Violet Matthews on September 29, 1917, in Tuscola County. Surviving besides his wife are 4 sons, Glee
Jr. of Glendale Heights, Ill., Thomas of Sanford, Donald of Eldorado, Kan, and
James of Sanford; 3 daughters, Mrs. Betty Tice of Eldorado, Kan., Mrs. Rosemary
Kirk of Bradenton, Fla., and Mrs. Patsy Brewer of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs.
Lesta Knox of Beaverton; 35 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. James Braid
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-06/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2 MICHAEL
DUANE SEARSON (10 JUNE 1951 - 11 OCT 1951) INFANT
DIES Michael Duane Searson, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Searson of Beaverton, died at his home on Thursday, October 11.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the Beaverton Brethren church officiated and
burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Michael Duane was born on June 10, 1951 and
is survived by his parents, one brother, Thomas, 2, and a sister, Pauline, 3;
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glea Searson of Beaverton and Mrs. Myrtle Reed
of Towanda, Kansas. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1951 Column - 6 Page - 1 RONALD
C. SEARSON (3 AUG 1954 - 3 SEP 1994) Ronald
C. Searson, 40, of Flint, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, in his Flint home
following a sudden illness. Born Aug. 3, 1954 in Gladwin, he was a Beaverton
resident until he moved to Flint 20 years ago. Mr Searson was an assembly
worker for the Buick Motor Division in Flint, where he retired in 1981. Survivors include one son, Laban Searson of
Flint; father, Thomas Searson of Birch Run; one sister, Polly and husband James
Ryan of Birch Run; 2 brothers, Thomas and wife Diana Searson of Birch Run, and
Merton Scarson of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Frances Searson and brother, Michael Searson. Rites will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor Elwyn MacDonald will officiate,
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery in Tobacco Township. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-14/1994 Column - 2 Page - 6 THOMAS
E. SEARSON (1 OCT 1923 - 21 DEC 1999) Thomas
E. Searson, 76, of Birth Run, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999 at home. He was born
Oct. 1, 1923 in Oklahoma. Thomas married Frances Reed, Sept. 15, 1945 in
Towanda, Kan. She preceded him in death. He had been employed by The Dow
Chemical Company, retiring in 1980. He loved to fish, especially with his
family. Surviving are one daughter, Polly and
husband Jim Ryan of Birch Run; two sons, Thomas and wife Diana of Birch Run,
and Merton and wife Christine of Burt; 10 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; one sister, Patsy and husband Rev. Alton Brewer; and two
brothers, James and wife Audrey, and Donald and wife Crystal. He was preceded
in death by two sons, Michael and Ronald. Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at
the Krauss-Torhan Funeral Home in Birch Run with Rev. Cyril Haines officiating.
Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA/Hospice. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-29/1999 Column - 6 Page - 2 VIOLET
G. (MATHEWS) SEARSON (23 OCT 1897 - 5 MARCH 1981) Violet
G. Searson, 83, of 1363 West Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, March 5, at
the home of her daughter Patsy Brewer, after a long illness. Born in Beaverton
on October 23, 1897, she moved back to Beaverton from Kansas in 1945. The
former Violet Mathews, she married Glee Searson September 29, 1917, in Tuscola
County. He preceded her in death October 2, 1976. Surviving are 4 sons, Glee Jr. of Glendale
Heights, Ill.; Thomas and James of Sanford and Donald of Mt. Pleasant City,
Ohio; 3 daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Betty) Tice of Eldorado, Kan., Mrs. Cecil
(Rosemary) Kirk of Bradenton, Fla. and Mrs. Alton (Patsy) Brewer of Beaverton;
one brother, Thomas Mathews of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Banks of
Edenville; 30 grandchildren; 71 great grandchildren; and one great great
grandchild. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. James Braid officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-11/1981 Column - 5
Page - 2 DORIS
MARIE SERSAW (9 FEB 1957 - 15 APRIL 1957) INFANT
SUCCUMBS Doris Marie Sersaw died suddenly at her home
on April 15. She was born on Feb. 9, in Gladwin. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Loren Sersaw survive; also a brother, Loren, at home; the grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Hazen Swanton of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. James Sersaw of Coleman. The
funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the
Rev. Otis Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-17/1957 Column - 4 Page - 1 ELIZA
(BARDEN) SEWARD (16 NOV 1856 - 17 APRIL 1937) MRS.
ELIZA A. SEWARD OF TOBACCO TP. DIES Funeral services were held at the Dale
Methodist church Tuesday, April 20, for Mrs. Eliza A. Seward, conducted by Rev.
B. F. Wade. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. Second daughter of Benson L. and
Mary Barden. She was born November 16, 1856 and married Melvin D. Seward
September 25, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Seward came to Gladwin about 35 years ago. Mr
Seward died June 10, 1932. Mrs. Seward died April 17, 1937, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Claude Onweller, in Tobacco township. Surviving her are her three children: George
B. Seward, Mrs. Lucy Onweller and Bertha Quellet, 28 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren. Those attending the funeral from away are: Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Gunn, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barden of Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Barden of Coleman,
Mr. and Mrs. George Seward of Wheeler, Mrs. Bertha Quillette of Hale, Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison Seward of Midland, Mrs. Clyde Staley, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Quellette, Fern Merrill and Nora Quellette, all of Saginaw, Mrs. Norman Spacek
fo Midland and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tompkins of Lansing, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Young of Royal Oak. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1937 Column - 4 Page - 1 EMMA
R. SEWARD (1904 - 1968) GEORGE
B. SEWARD (1875 - 1953) 04-15
1953 6 1 LENA
SEWARD (1876 - 1958) MELVIN
D. SEWARD (15 JAN 1854 - 10 JUNE 1932) Melvin
D. Seward, born at Seward, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1854, died suddenly at his home in
Tobacco township June 10, 1932, from heart disease, 78 years, four months and
25 days old, having been a resident of Gladwin county 35 years, his wife and
three children surviving him. He was married to Eliza A. Barden Sept. 25, 1873,
at Fairfield, Michigan. The children born to the union are George B. Seward;
Bertha, wife of Elmer Quillet; and Lucy, wife of Claude Onweller. Funeral service was held Sunday and
conducted by Rev. William McKimmy. The remains were interred at the Dale
cemetery. Two brothers, Charles of Lyons, Ohio, and William of Jasper,
Michigan, also survive him. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1932 Column - 7
Page - 1 VELMA
SEWARD (BABY) (? - ?) ALBERT
H. SEYMOUR (27 MARCH 1891 - 19 JULY 1956) ILLNESS
FATAL TO ELDER SEYMOUR Elder Albert H. Seymour, 65, a resident of
Gladwin county for 30 years, passed away July 19, after an illness of two
years. Mr. Seymour was born March 27, 1891 in Bay County, and married the
former Mary A. Blodgett on March 17, 1912 in Beaverton. He has been an ordained
minister for 38 years and a member of the R.L.D.S. Church of Beaverton for 42
years. He was a carpenter as a sideline. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons,
Lawrence E. of Livonia and Roy D. of Corunna; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Rynard of
Sugar Island; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd of Mt. Pleasant, George
of Eau Claire; Fred of Defiance, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Landon of
Wilford, Ark. and Mrs. Viva Cain of Flint. Four sons and one daughter preceded
him in death. Funeral services were held Sunday, at 2:30
p.m. at the Beaverton Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
with the Elder Lewis Grice of Midland officiating, assisted by the Elder Alvin
Pendleton. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1956
Column - 5 Page - 1 EARL
E. SEYMOUR (1915 - 1921) ESTHER
E. SEYMOUR (21 JULY 1919 - AUG 1919) - 3 weeks old - Twin of A. Seymour. We were sorry to; hear of the death of Mr. and Mrs.
A. Seymour's, baby. It was a twin, and was buried at Dale Saturday. Gladwin County Record dated
8-14/1919 Column – 2 Page – 8. GUY
A. SEYMOUR (1922 - 1924) MARY
A. SEYMOUR (13 FEB 1892 - 15 OCT 1975) Mrs.
Mary Seymour, 83, of Beaverton died Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Clare
Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. Born in Perry, Ia., on February
13, 1892, she had lived in Gladwin County for 68 years and was a member of the
Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. She was married to Albert H. Seymour on March 17,
1912 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1956. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Edna)
Rhynard of Beaverton; one son, Roy of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren and 18
great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton
R.L.D.S. Church. Sam Asch and Harold McAllister officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1975 Column - 4 Page - 2 WILFRED
SEYMOUR (10 JUNE 1914 - 11 FEB 1915) BARBARA
(SHETTERLY) SHAFFER (17 JAN 1852 - 15 DEC 1921) Barbara
Shetterly was born in Juniato county, Penn., Jan. 17, 1852 and in 1869 came to
Elkhart, Ind. On Dec. 8, 1872, she was united in marriage with Henry F. Shaffer
of that place. Their union was blessed with one daughter who died in infancy,
and four sons. They resided in Elkhart 16 years and then moved to Allegan
county where they lived 15 years. In April 1903 with her husband and son Justy
she came to Dundas Corners, Gladwin county, where she passed from this life
Dec. 15, 1921, at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 28 days. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband
and four sons, D. P. of Battle Creek, W. S. of Holland and John and Justy of
Tobacco township, a sister, Mrs. Foltz of Elkhart, Ind., besides many other
relatives and friends. Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul.
May keep the path but will not reach the goal. While he who walks in love may
wander far. Yet God will bring them where the blessed are. Her many friends gathered Saturday, Dec. 17,
to pay their last tribute. Rev. Preston officiated and a quarette of Beaverton
high school pupils also gave words of comfort in the three beautiful songs they
rendered. Mrs. Shaffer had been in poor health for a number of years, but only
during the last year was she unable to do her own work. She was much beloved by
all who knew her, especially the children who always found in her a sympathic
friend. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1921 Column - 2 Page - 4 HAROLD
F. SHAFFER (11 DEC 1918 - 15 JAN 1985) Harold
F. Shaffer, 66, of 37 63 Shaffer Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the
Midland Hospital Center. Born in Beaverton Dec. 11, 1918, he was a crane
operator for Local 324, Saginaw and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, Lee of Beaverton; one
sister, Mrs. Margaret Field of Florida; 2 brothers, Donald of California and
Robert of Florida; and 2 grandchildren. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-23/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 HENRY
FISNER SHAFFER (19 JAN 1847 - 5 JUNE 1937) HENRY
SHAFFER DIES IN TOBACCO TOWNSHIP Funeral services were held Monday afternoon
at the Methodist church at Dale for Henry Shaffer, conducted by Rev. B. F.
Wade. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. Mr. Shaffer died at the home of his son,
John Shaffer, in Tobacco township, and was in his 90's. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-09/1937 Column - 3 Page - 1 TOBACCO
TP. RESIDENT SINCE 1903 PASSES Henry Fisner Shaffer, a resident of Tobacco
township since 1903, died at the John Shaffer home at Knoxville June 5 after an
illness of nearly four weeks. He was born January 19, 1847, at Selmsgrove,
Pennslyvania. At 21 he came to Elkhart, Indiana, where he worked in the shop of
the Lake Shore Railway Co. Here he was marrried to Barbara Shelterly December
8, 1872. In 1888 they came to Allegan county. After coming to Gladwin they
located on a farm at Dundas corners. He was a consistent member of the German
Lutheran church. His daughter Mary died at Elkhart, Ind.,
when four years old, a son, Justy, in 1927; and Mrs. Shaffer, in December 15,
1921. Surviving him are three sons, D. P. Shaffer of Battle Creek, Faris
Shaffer of Holland and John Shaffer of Beaverton, 11 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Services were held June 7 at the Dale Methodist Episcopal
church, conducted by Rev. B. F. Wade of the Beaverton church. Burial was at the
Dale cemetery. Attending the funeral from away were: Peter
Shaffer of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Farn Shaffer and Mrs. Beck and son of
Holland; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shaffer and Shirley Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. John Fields, son, Donnie Shaffer, Donald Shaffer, James
Shaffer and Gertrude Shaffer of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1937
Column - 5 Page – 1 JOHN SHAFFER (? – OCT
1929) {One Unreadable
Headstone?} > Looks like: First name JOHN? Last name ___FER? b: ___? d: Oct
1929? We
extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shaffer in the loss of their
infant son. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Shaffer's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Ward of Beaverton, conducted by Rev. Perry Hoover, with burial in the
Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-7/1929 Column – 1 Page – 8. JOHN
FRANKLIN SHAFFER (27 JULY 1877 - 8 SEP 1965) RITES
SATURDAY FOR JOHN F. SHAFFER Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home for John Franklin Shaffer, 88, of Tobacco Township,
who died today (Wednesday) at his home after a long illness. He was born in
Elkhart, Ind., on July 27, 1877, and came to Gladwin County in 1916. He was a
retired farmer. Mr. Shaffer was married to the former Edna Robinson in Allegan
County. She preceded him in death on March 25, 1945. Surviving are five sons, Paul and Robert of
Detroit, Donald and James in California, and Harold at home; one daughter,
Margaret, in Indiana; one brother, W. S., of Holland; 11 grandchildren and 18
great grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose will officiate and burial will be
in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1965 Column - 2 Page - 1 JUSTY
MELVIN SHAFFER (9 JULY 1887 - 19 NOV 1927) Justy
Melvin Shaffer died at his home in Tobacco township, Saturday Nov. 19, after an
illness of two years. He was born at Elkhart, Ind., July 9, 1887, and came to
this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Shaffer, in 1888, who
located in Tobacco township. He was married to Helen Marie Myers, November 12,
1919. He was a farmer by occupation until his health failed. He was a member of
the church and the I.O.O.F. Services were held at the Dale church
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. J. Preston officiating. Burial took
place at Dale cemetery. The pallbearers were Eric Reymore, Lawrence Hughes,
Clarence Scoby, Ira Brand, Herbert French and Welcome Snyder. He is survived by his wife, his father,
Henry F. Shaffer, three brothers, Ferris at Holland, Peter at Battle Creek, and
John of Beaverton. His sister Mary preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-24/1927 Column - 3 Page - 4 MARIAN
SHAFFER (1904 - 22 SEP 1934) Funeral
services for Marian Shaffer, who was killed September 22 at Plymouth when he
fell 50 feet while working on a construction job, were held Tuesday, Sept. 25,
from the Brethren church of Beaverton. Rev. R. Norton officiated. Burial was in
the Dale cemetery. Mr. Shaffer had been married only three years, having wed
Erma Patterson at Dearborn in 1931. He was 30 years old. Surviving him, besides
his widow, and an eight-months old son, are his father and mother, five
brothers and one sister. He first started working for the Beaverton
Construction Company. For the last seven years he was employed by the McKenzie
Company. For the last seven years he was employed by the McKenzie Company. At
the time of his death he was working for the Jutton-Kelly Co. "I can not say, and I will not say ---
That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of his hand.
He has wandered into another land. And left us dreaming. How very fair it needs
to be, Since he lingers there. An you,
Oh you who the saddest, Yearn for his old time step and his glad return. Think
of his faring on as dear. In the love of There as the love of Here; Think of
him still as the same, I say. He is not dead. He is just away. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-03/1934 Column - 4 Page - 2
SARAH
EDNA (ROBINSON) SHAFFER (27 MARCH 1876 - 25 MARCH 1945) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. SHAFFER Mrs. Sarah Edna Shaffer, 69, resident of
Tobacco township, died Sunday, March 25, at the home of her son Paul Shaffer,
in Detroit. She had been in poor health for the past eight months, and had,
because of her health, just recently made her home with her son. Sarah Edna
Robinson was born in Shelberne, Ontario, on March 27, 1876, and was married to
John F. Shaffer, in St. Joseph, Michigan in January, 1901. She has been a
resident of Gladwin county for the past 29 years. Surviving are her husband; five sons, Paul,
Robert, and James, all of Detroit and Cpl. James, all of Detroit, Cpl. Don
stationed in the Philippines and Sgt. John, somewhere in the South Pacific; one
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Fields, of Detroit; six grandchildren; and two sisters,
Mrs. Eugene Paquin, of Bangor, Michigan and Mrs. Earl Beam, of Hartford,
Michigan. Funeral services will be held this afternoon
(Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Brethren church with Rev. E. S. Hollinger,
officiating and burial will take place in the Dale cemetery. For many years
Mrs. Shaffer was the Record correspondent for Knoxville and her passing will be
missed by many readers. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1945 Column - 4 Page
- 1 LEO
C. SHEETS (1927 - ?) LEONA
M. (SWINSON) SHEETS (18 NOV 1920 - 30 JULY 1991) Mrs.
Leona M. Sheets, 70, of 310 VanDyke Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, July 30,
1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Clare, after a short
illness. Born in Rhodes, Nov. 18, 1920, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin
County. She enjoyed crafts and quilting. The former Leona Swinson, she was
married to Leo Sheets on May 5, 1962, in Gladwin. Surviving are 4 sons, Alfred Wray Jr. of
Cincinnati, Ohio., Allan Sheets of Beaverton, William Sheets of Harrison, and
Randall Sheets of Gulf Port, Miss.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fern Truitt of
Gaithersburg, Md. and Mrs. Darlene Bierd of Beaverton; 6 brothers, Frank
Swinson of Oklahoma, William and Richard Swinson of Rhodes, Melvin and Bobbie
Swinson of Midland and Donald Swinson of Midland County; 3 sisters, Betty
Knight and Donna Woodruff of Beaverton and Ruth King of Georgia; 13 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren. A brother, Charles Swinson, preceded her in death. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Paul Sheets officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemtery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-07/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2 BETTY
L. (GOSS) SHELLHORN (26 SEP 1933 - 10 MAY 1993) Betty
Louise (Goss) Shellhorn, 59, of Beaverton, died Monday, May 10, in the Mid
Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in
Cropwell, Ala., Sept. 26, 1933, she came to Gladwin County 4 years ago from
Livonia. She was an accountant. Surviving are friends, the Lloyd Tyre family
of Beaverton. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Tobacco Township
Cemetery with the Rev. David Stewart officiating. Arrangements were in charge
of the Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-12/1993 Column - 3
Page - 2 CELLUS
SHEPHARD (1905 - 1967) CHARLES
G. "BUD" SHEPHARD (4 JUNE 1916 - 14 FEB 1966) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR RHODES MAN Charles "Bud" Shephard, 49, of
Rhodes, died Monday at Alma following an illness of six weeks. Rites will be
held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home in Midland. The Rev.
Ernest Hasse will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Born on
June 14, 1916, near Shepherd, he was an operator and assistant foreman for Dow
Chemical Co. Mr. Shephard was a veteran of World War II,
a member of the Rhodes Missionary Church, Estey Sportsmen's Club, Michigan
United Conservation Club, and the Michigan Bear Hunters Club. He was married to
the former Mildred Rupp, of Beaverton. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Shepard, of Rhodes; three sons, Edward, of Lansing,
Thomas and Gary, at home; two daughtes, Mrs. Judy Switalske, of Lansing, and
Mary, at home; and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Sorg, of Porterville, Calif.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1966 Column - 6 Page - 2 JULIA
SHEPHARD (1906 - 1997) NANCY
LEE SHEPHARD (12 MARCH 1942 - 23 FEB 1943) - INFANT HOLD
SERVICES FOR SHEPARD BABY AT ESTEY Nancy Lee Shepard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Shepard of Rhodes, died February 23rd. She was born March 12, 1942, at
Rhodes. Surviving are her parents, one brother, Edward; grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Giles Shepard of Estey and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rupp of Rhodes;
great-grandmother, Mrs. James Noyes of Saginaw; and great grandfather, Louis
Helmlin of Sanford, besides other relatives. Services were held Thursday, February 25th
at the grandparents home at Estey with Rev. Hoover of the Brethren church of
Beaverton officiating, assisted by Rev. Gyrus Gale of Pinconning, pastor of the
Estey Mission. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-03/1943 Column - 7 Page - 1 BESSIE
FISHER (DILS) SHOCK (11 JULY 1888 - 5 MARCH 1986) Bessie
Shock, 97, of 131 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Wednesday, March 5, in the
Schnepp Nursing Home, St. Louis, after a long illness. Born in Henry County,
Ohio July 11, 1888, she came to Gladwin County in 1915. Mrs. Shock was a member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and Tobacco Township Treasurer for 27
years until retiring in 1961. The former Bessie Dils, she was married to Elmer
M. Shock Feb. 1, 1915, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. He preceded her in death July 26,
1970. Surviving are one son, Paul of Lake Isabella,
Calif.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mary French of Stanton, Mrs. Fern Higgins of Reed
City and Mrs. Charles (Grace) Voorheis of Gladwin and Apache Junction, Ariz.;
17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Mike Clark officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-12/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 ELMER
M. SHOCK (13 JAN 1890 - 26 JULY 1970) RITES
HELD TODAY FOR ELMER SHOCK Elmer M. Shock, 80, of Beaverton, died
Sunday, July 26, in Bay City General Hospital after a short illness. Born in
Defiance, Ohio, on Jan. 13, 1890, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1915.
Mr. Shock was a farmer and a member of the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. He
was married to the former Bessie Dils on Fevb. 1, 1915, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Surviving besides his wife are, one son,
Paul, of Paramount, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary French, of Stanton, Mrs.
Fern Higgins, of Reed City and Mrs. Grace Voorheis, of Flint; one brother, Roy,
of Sherwood, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. J. F. Hornish, of Defiance, Ohio; 17
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. The Rev. Henry List and the
Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. The Hall
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated
07-29/1970 Column - 7 Page - 1 ERMA
MAE SIMBERG (7 FEB 1922 - 20 MAY 1990) LILL
SLOMKA (1923 - 1999) WALT
SLOMKA (1926 - 1999) ADA
LILLIAN (RITCHIE) SMITH (8 AUG 1890 - 5 JUNE 1962) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. ADA SMITH Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Ada Lillian Smith, 71, who died in
Brantford, Ontario on Tuesday, June 5. The Rev. Henry C. Hall officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Born on August 8, 1890, in Wingham, Ontario,
the former Ada Lillian Ritchie was married to Archie Depew Smith on June 8,
1920, in Brantford. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1961. A resident of
Gladwin County since 1951, Mrs. Smith moved to Flint in November, last year. Surviving her is a son, Thompson, of Mt.
Morris; a sister, Miss Annie Ritchie, of Brantford; three grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Gladwin County Record dated 06-13/1962 Column - 7 Page - 1 ALBERT
H. SMITH (19 DEC 1859 - 4 OCT 1944) SERVICES
SATURDAY FOR ALBERT SMITH Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church for Albert H. Smith, 84, well-known
Beaverton resident, who died Wednesday at his home there. The Rev. E. S.
Hollinger of the Brethren Church and Rev. Donald Sailor of the Beaverton
Methodist Church officiated at the services and burial was in the Dale
cemetery. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Smith was born in
Maple Grove, Michigan, on December 19, 1859. He is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Myrtle Asch and Mrs. Hazel McKimmy, and one son, Percy Smith, all of
Beaverton; and one sister, Mrs. E. N. Case, Midland. Mrs. Smith preceded her
husband in death last April. They had been residents of Beaverton for the past
45 years. Gladwin County Record dated 10-11/1944 Column - 4 Page - 4 ALMON
SMITH (7 NOV 1833 - 27 JUNE 1929) ARCHIE
DEPEW SMITH (28 AUG 1892 - 17 OCT 1961) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR A. D. SMITH Services will be held Thursday for Archie
DePew Smith, of Gladwin, who died Tuesday morning following an illness of nine
months. Mr. Smith was born in Duton, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 28, 1890 and was
employed in the accounting department of General Motors before retiring and
coming to Gladwin in 1951. He was married to the former Ada Ritchie on June 8,
1920, in Brantford, Ont. Surviving are his widow, Ada; one son
Thompson, of Flint; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will
be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers
will officiate and burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-18/1961 Column - 2 Page - 1 CAROL
ANNE SMITH (1951 - 1998) CELIA
A. (RAY) SMITH (1881 - 1935) CHARLES
EDGAR SMITH (25 APRIL 1859 - 7 NOV 1937) CHARLES
E. SMITH DIES IN TOBACCO TOWNSHIP Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
November 10, at the home of Mrs. Harold Publow in Tobacco township for her
father, Charles E. Smith, conducted by Rev. H. R. Hodgson. Burial will be at
Dale cemetery. Born April 25, 1859, he died Sunday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Harold Publow, and is survived by five children, his daughter, Mrs.
Publow, Mrs. Nina Beach and Robert Smith of Los Angles, Calif., Alfredc Smith
of Montana and Frank Smith of Iowa. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1937
Column - 2 Page - 4 CHRISTIAN
D. SMITH (23 MAY 1880 - 2 APRIL 1981) Christian
D. Smith, 100, of Gladwin, died Thursday, April 2, after a long illness. Born
in Fayette, Ohio, on May 23, 1880, he came to Gladwin County in 1900. He farmed
in Tobacco Township until 1956. Mr. Smith never married and had one brother who
preceded him in death. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Harold McAllister officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1981 Column
- 6 Page - 2 CLARENCE
A. SMITH (11 OCT 1908 - 7 OCT 1928) Clarence,
20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Smith of Beaverton, passed away at his
home Sunday, Oct. 7, after a lingering illness of diabetes. Clarence was born
and grew to manhood here and has many friends who grieve his early death. Much
sympathy is extended ot the bereaved ones. Gladwin County Record dated
10-11/1928 Column - 3 Page - 4 CLAUDE
DOUGLAS SMITH (11 MAY 1876 - 29 OCT 1949) LONG-TIME
RESIDENT PASSES SUDDENLY Funeral services for Claude Douglas Smith,
73, were held this afternoon from the Dale church, with the Rev. Donald Sailor
officiating. Burial was made in Dale cemetery. A short prayer service preceded
the church service at the Hall Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away suddenly at his farm
home in Tobacco township on Saturday, October 29. He was born in Otisville on
May 11, 1876, and had been a farmer in this vicinity for about 50 years. His
wife, the former Celia Ray, died in 1935. Surviving are five sons, Ivan, of Estey,
James, of California, Guy, Elmer and Floyd, of Beaverton; 15 grandchildren and
one great-grandchild; also one sister, Rhoda Russell, of Otisville. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-02/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1 DORIS
J. SMITH (1929 - ?) EDWARD
A. SMITH (18 APRIL 1925 - 30 NOV 1987) Edward
A. Smith, 62, of 3346 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Nov. 30, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Beaverton April 18, 1925,
he had spent his lifetime in the county. Mr. Smith was a truck driver for Dow
Corning in Midland for 36 years until retiring in 1982. Mr. Smith and the
former Geraldine Schoals were married June 18, 1949, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Dale and Albert of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Carol Smith and Mrs. Paul (Linda)
Palmer of Beaverton; one brother, Jack of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Doris Smith of
Beaverton and Mrs. Geraldine Lightfoot of Tifton, Ga.; and 2 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-02/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 EIVA
(PAGE) SMITH (1936 - ?) ELIZABETH
SMITH (1 APR 1853 - 17 FEB 1895) - Wife of G.W. Smith 41 yrs, 10 mo.’s, 11
days. Mrs. Geo. W. Smith who died on Friday last of
peritonitis, was born in Ireland, April 1, 1853, and when she died was
therefore aged 41 years, and 10 months. She was buried Sunday in Tobacco cemetery. Funeral services were held at the school
house and were conducted by Rev. C. W. Smith, who preached a very fine sermon.
Deceased leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The sympathy of
the community is extended to them in their sad bereavement. The husband and
family wish to extend to the neighbors and friends who assisted them their
heartfelt thanks. Gladwin County Record dated 2-22/1895 Column – 3 Page – 8. ELLEN
(GRAVES) SMITH (6 MARCH 1871 - 30 APRIL 1944) Services
will be held for Mrs. Ellen Smith at the Presbyterian Church at Beaverton at 2
p.m. Thursday. Ellen Graves was born in Saginaw county on March 6, 187, and
passed away at Mercy Hospital in Bay City on April 0 at the age of 73. She was
married to Albert H. Smith on November 15, 1888. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Hazel
McKimmy, Mrs. Myrtle Asch, and Percy Smith, all of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs.
S.B. Kelly of Flusing; a brother, Oscar Graves of Rhodes; 21 grandchildren, and
27 nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-03/1944 Column - 4 Page - 4 SERVICES
FOR MRS A.H. SMITH Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2
p.m. at the Presbyterian Church for Mrs. A. H. Smith who died Sunday, April 30,
at Mercy Hospital in Bay City. Rev. Perry Arnold and Rev. Donald Sailor
officiated. Ellen Graves was born March 6, 1871, in Saginaw county. She was
married to Albert H. Smith on November 15, 1888, in Saginaw. They moved to
Midland county and lived there a few years, moving to Gladwin 46 years ago. The
Smiths celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary November 15, 1938. Surviving besides the husband are one son,
Percy; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Smith and Mrs. Myrtle Asch, all of here; one
sister, Mrs. F.B. Kelly, of Flushing; one brother, Oscar Graves, of Rhodes; and
21 grandchildren. Burial was made at the Dale Cemetery. Pallbearers were
grandson, T Sgt. James Gordon Asch, Ronald and John McKimmy, Edward, Jack and
Max Smith, Doyle an L C Asch and Howard McKimmy carried flowers. Attending the services from away were
T/Sgt. and Mrs. Gordon Asch of St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Alice McKimmy, Mrs. Myrtle
Parker, Mrs. Minnie Herrick, Mrs. Ferris Tebeo, Mrs. Eva Longsway and Mrs.
Nelson Hayes, all of Saginaw; Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Kelly and Mrs. Nettie Leudtke
of Flushing; Mrs. Hattie Wesner, Mr. and Mrs. Bert LaDuke of Flint; Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Graves of Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. George Rolfe of St. Charles; Mr.
and Mrs. William Rex of Atlas; Mr. and Mrs. E N Case, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hinds
and Mrs. John Benseh of Midland; and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graves of Rhodes.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-10/1944 Column - 4 Page - 4 ELMER
SMITH (28 APRIL 1903 - 6 FEB 1955) SUCCUMBS
AFTER LONG ILLNESS Funeral services will be held for Elmer
Smith, 52, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating. The son of the late Claude and Celia
Smith, he was born April 28, 1903 in Gladwin County and spent his entire life
here. Mr. Smith who has been ill for the past five years passed away at the
Farwell Nursing Home. His survivors include four brothers, Ivan of Estey, Floyd
and Guy of Beaverton and James of San Francisco, Calif. Interment will be made
in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1955 Column - 5 Page -
1 FLOYD
E. SMITH (1917 – 22 JAN 1979) FLOYD SMITH Floyd E. Smith, 61, of 1299 Badger Rd., Beaverton,
died suddenly Monday, Jan. 22, at his home. Born in Tobacco Township on June
29, 1917, he spent his lifetime here. Mr. Smith was a retired rigger with the
Dobson Company. He was married to the former Wilma Henry on
June 7, 1939, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters,
Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Hamilton of Midland and Mrs. Brian (Carol) King of Beaverton;
2 brothers, Ivan of Rhodes and James of Hayden Lake, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 1-24/1979 Column -4 Page – 2. GARY
DALE SMITH (10 APRIL 1967 - 3 JULY 1967) SERVICES
TODAY FOR INFANT SON Gary Dale Smith, 2-month-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. James Smith of Beaverton, died Monday of pneumonia at his home. He was
born on April 11, 1967, in Clare. Besides his parents, he is survived by three
brothers, William, Jon, and James; one sister, Judy; all at home, his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Mercer of Beaverton and Mrs. Flora Smith of
Midland; and a great grandmother, Mrs. Allie Burr of Hope. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1967 Column - 1 Page -
1 GENE
MAX SMITH (4 MAY 1928 - 5 NOV 1978) Gene
Max Smith, 50, of 3345 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov. 5, in Flint
McLaren Hospital after a short illness. Born in Beaverton on May 4, 1928, he
had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Smith was employed in the frame assembly
division of the Chevrolet Truck Assembly Plant in Flint. Surviving are 2 brothers, Edward and Jack of
Beaverton, and 2 sisters, Doris Smith of Beaverton and Mrs. Geraldine Lightfoot
of Tifton, Ga. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1978 Column - 5
Page - 2 GERALDINE
SMITH (1933 - ?) HUGH
ROBERT SMITH (6 JUNE 1898 - 11 JAN 1977) Hugh
R. Smith, 78, of 319 West Brown, Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, in the
Midland Hospital following an illness of two weeks. Born in Tobacco Township on
August 6, 1898, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. A veteran of World
War I, he was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. Lodge No. 453, the
Gladwin County V.F.W. Post No. 7303 and the Disabled American Veterans. He
worked for Dow Chemical Co. and was a heating contractor and also worked in
sheet metal construction. Mr. Smith and the former Erma P. Snyder were
married on August 7, 1920, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ladena) Kercher of Linwood, and Mrs. Richard (Sharie)
Ewald of Mattawan; 3 sons, Hugh (Bud) of Lakeview, Charles of Beaverton and Tom
of Sanford; 2 sisters, Mrs. Norma Loveless of Bradenton, Fla. and Mrs. Arlee
Loveless of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held Thursday
night at 8 p.m.Gladwin County Record date 01-19/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2 JAMES
E. SMITH (? - SEP 1949) - STILLBORN JULIA
A. (CULLEN) SMITH (29 SEP 1900 - 23 DEC 1968) SERVICES
HELD FOR JULIA SMITH Mrs. Julia A. Smith, 68, of Beaverton
Township, died December 23, in the Midland Hospital following an illness of one
week. Born in Maumee County, Ohio, on Sept. 29, 1900, she came to Gladwin
County 40 years ago from Toledo. The former Julia Cullen, she was married to
Percy E. Smith on July 19, 1923, in Toledo. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Doris at home and Mrs. Geraldine O. Lightfoot of Tefton, Ga.; three
sons, Edward, Jack and Gene, all of Beaverton; and six grandchildren. Rites
were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry List
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-01/1969 Column - 3 Page - 1 LAVINA
(MYERS) SMITH (18 MAY 1837 - 10 DEC 1913) Lovina
M., wife of Almon Smith, died at their home in Tobacco township of cerebal
hemorrhage, Dec. 10. She was born in Somerset county, Penn., May 18, 1837, and
was a daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Myers. She was married to Almon Smith, May
16, 1858. Five children ten grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters
survive her. For years she has been a faithful Christian. Funeral services were
held at the Tobacco town hall. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-25/1913 Column - 6 Page - 1 LOREN
GARY SMITH, JR (17 JUNE 1961 - 2 JAN 1994) Loren
Gary Smith Jr., 32, of 2980 McNamara Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Jan.
2, 1994, at his home. He was born in Denver, Colo. on June 17, 1961, and came
to Gladwin County in 1967 from Denver. Mr. Smith was a laborer for Huron
Valley, Inc. in Ann Arbor for 10 years. Surviving are his father and step-mother,
Loren and Rose Smith Sr. of Beaverton; his mother and step-father, Forest and
Shirley Parker of Newaygo; 4 sisters, Roshelle Brubaker and Sue Hosman of
Beaverton, Roxanne Manifold of Houghton Lake and Deb Smith of Newyago; 3
brothers, Ron Streeter and Dan Smith of Beaverton and Rich Streeter of Gladwin;
5 step-sisters, Kathi, Laura and Colleen Parker and Theresa Parmenter of
Newaygo and Doris Parker of Florida; grandmother, DeEtta Smith of Clare and
grandfather, Beverly Redman of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Helen Redman and Harold Smith. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel and burial will be in the Tobacco
Township Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m. today, Wednesday. Memorials may
be made to the Loren Smith Jr. Sports Scholarship in Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-05/1994 Column - 2 Page - 2 MRS.
MARY SMITH
Mrs. Mary Smith died at the home of her son,
G. W. Smith, the results of a fall, at the age of 83. Interment Sunday at the
Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1907 Column - 1 Page - 8 MICHAEL
LEE SMITH (12 SEP 1983 - 3 JULY 1990) Michael
L. Smith, 6, of 417 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, July 3, 1990, at his
home after fighting leukemia for 5 years. Born in Lansing, Sept. 12, 1983, he
had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Michael was a member of the Skeels
Baptist Church and attended the Skeels Northern Christian School. He was also a
member of the Cedar River Riding Club. Surviving are his parents, Susan (Balzer)
Smith of Beaverton and Russell Smith of Gladwin; grandparents, Ray Balzer and
Russell and Joyce Smith of Gladwin; great grandparents, Mary Jane and Bill
Butcher of Gladwin and Wayne and Emily Trebes of Ill.; and many aunts and
uncles. Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from
the Sissons-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Bryan Johnson officiated and burial
was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1990
Column - 4 Page - 2 PEGGY
LOUISE SMITH (? - 12 JAN 1955) - STILLBORN INFANT
DIES Graveside services were held Jan. 14 for
Peggy Louise Smith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, who passed
away at the Midland hospital, Jan. 12. The Rev. Larry Grubaugh conducted the
service and burial was in Dale cemetery. Besides her parents she is survived by
one sister. Gladwin County Record dated 01-19/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1 PERCY
E. SMITH (26 MARCH 1898 - 4 MARCH 1974) Percy
E. Smith, 76, of Beaverton, died Monday, March 4, in the Midland Hospital. Born
in Midland on March 26, 1898, he has spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr.
Smith was a carpenter and a mason. He was married to the former Julie Cullen on
July 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio. She preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 1968. Survivors include three sons, Edward A.,
Jack D. and Gene M. of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Junita of Beaverton
and Mrs. Geraldine Lightfoot of Tifton, Ga.; one sister, Myrtle Wright of
Beaverton; and six grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Arthur Whishler officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-06/1974
Column - 5 Page - 2 S.
PAULINE SMITH (1929 - 1986) SAMUEL
LEWIS SMITH (26 MARCH 1861 - 18 MARCH 1915) Lewis
Smith of Tobacco township dropped dead on his doorstep while preparing to get
supper Monday. Mr. Smith had been in poor health for about two years. He was
born in Indiana and was aged 51 years and 24 days. He and his father, who
survives him, had been residents of Tobacco township 14 years. Funeral services
were held today at Dale church. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-22/1915 Column - 5 Page - 1 WILMA
E. (HENRY) SMITH (17 APRIL 1920 - 26 OCT 1979) Wilma
Smith, 59, of 1299 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 26, in the Midland
Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County April 17, 1920,
she was a senior instrument handler in the Midland Hospital operating room
until retiring in February. The former Wilma Henry, she was married to Floyd E.
Smith June 7, 1939, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Brian
(Carol) King of Beaverton and Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Hamilton of Midland 2
brothers, Lawrence Henry of Flint and Ed Henry of Bay City; 11 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren. A daughter, Marlene, preceded her in death in 1964. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1979 Column - 4
Page - 2 ANDREW
SNYDER (16 FEB 1864 - 8 SEP 1946) TOBACCO
PIONEER BURIED TODAY Andrew Snyder, 82, died Sunday, September 8,
at his farm home in Tobacco township. Funeral services will take place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dale Methodist church, with the Rev. Donlad Sailor
officiating. A prayer service at the residence will be held at 1:30. Burial
will be in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born on February 16, 1864 in
Fulton, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder. In 1886 he was married to
Julia Ann Ferguson, in Ohio, who preceded him in death in 1944. Mr. Snyder's
life work was farming, 58 years of which he spent in Tobacco township on the
same farm which he and his wife cleared when they first came to the county. Surviving are four sons, Clarence and Welcome
Snyder, of Flint; Hobart Snyder, of Detroit; Theodore Snyder, of Beaverton;
three daughters, Mrs. Eva Cox, of Detroit; Miss Elizabeth Snyder of Saginaw;
Mrs. Myrtle Perkins of Flint; 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; also
one brother, Theodore Snyder, of Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1946
Column - 3 Page - 1 BEATRICE
I. (CROWELL) SNYDER (9 JULY 1901 - 30 SEP 1991) Mrs.
Beatrice I. Snyder, 90, of 449 E. Highwood Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly
Monday, Sept. 30, 1991, at her home. Born in Gladwin County, July 9, 1901, she
had spent most of her life here. She attended the Church of Daniel's Band in
Highwood for many years and was a member of the Dale-Billings Ladies Aid. The
former Beatrice Crowell, she was married to Welcome Snyder, May 13, 1920, in
Flint. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1969. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James
(Geraldine) Grisdale of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Brushaber of
Beaverton; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank (Marion Snyder) Kelley of Beaverton; 9
grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and on great great grandchild. She was
preceded in death by a son, Leo, Dec. 1, 1973, and a daughter Florence in 1930. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott will officiate
and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
10-02/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2 CORRECTION: SEE ISSUE 10-16/1991 CLARENCE
WILLIAM SNYDER (22 FEB 1889 - 25 AUG 1961) Clarence
W. Snyder, 72, died Friday at his home in Buckeye Township. Born on Feb. 22,
1889, in Lyons, Ohio, he was a retired Buick employee and had lived in Gladwin
County 70 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.
William Graham of Caro and Mrs. Kenneth Wagoner of Akron; three brothers,
Welcome, Hobart and Theodore, of Beaverton; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Cox
of Detroit, Mrs. William Schwendner of Saginaw, and Mrs. Don Perkins of Flint. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/1961 Column - 5 Page -
1 CLIFFORD
C. SNYDER (23 JULY 1905 - 10 FEB 1986) Clifford
C. Snyder, 80, of 1165 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Feb. 10, in the Clare
Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Beaverton July 23, 1905, he had
spent his lifetime here. Mr. Snyder was a dairy farmer and a member of the Dale
United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. Mr. Snyder and the former Iva
Hecht were married Dec. 31, 1943, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
sisters, Mrs. Irma Smith of Beaverton, Mrs. Ada Albright of Lake San Marcos,
Calif, and Mrs. Freda Bracy of Detroit. Services were held today, Wednesday, at
1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-12/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 F.
DALE SNYDER (1915 - 1981) FLORENCE
ELLEN SNYDER (20 SEP 1928 - 28 MARCH 1930) Sept.
20, 1928 was a happy day for Welcome and Beatrice Snyder because on that day a
little girl was born to them whom they named Florence. For 18 months and 8 days
she lived an active joyous life being a joy and pride to her brother Leo and
sister Geraldine, as well as to her parents. She made her way into the hearts
of her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, too, so that it was a cruel
hurt to them when she died on the evening of March 28, 1930, at her home. A
life even as short as this one, is not lived in vain, when it brings happiness
to the home it was in. There will be a vacancy... Gladwin County Record dated
04-03/1930 Column - 4 Page - 5 GEORGE
DELOS SNYDER, SR (1903 - DEC 1980) MR.
& MRS. GEORGE D. SNYDER (25 JUNE 1867 - 6 JUNE 1945) MR.
AND MRS. SNYDER DIE WEEK APART George D. Snyder, 78, who died June 6, was
joined in death by his wife, May B. Snyder, June 12. They would have celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary August 29 this year. Mr. Snyder's funeral
services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, June 8, under the
auspices of Elder Floyd Burt, of the Latter Day Saint's church, after a prayer
service at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funearal Home. Burial took place at the Dale
cemetery. Arrangements for Mrs. Snyder's funeral are as yet incomplete. Surviving the couple are a daughter, Mrs.
Hazel Boleck, of Flint; a son, George D. Snyder, of Gladwin, 11 grandchildren
and one great great grandchild. Born in New York state June 25, 1867, Mr.
Snyder farmed in this area for many years, and at the time of his death had
been a resident of Gladwin county for 45 years. The last years were spent in
retirement from farming. He married May B. Burgess, August 29, 1895. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-13/1945 Column - 5 Page - 4 GERTRUDE
E. SNYDER (13 JULY 1891 - 3 SEP 1907) Miss Gertrude Snyder died Tuesday at the age
of 16 years of acute heart disease. Funeral Friday. Gertrude was a general
favorite and leaves many friends besides the bereaved parents and relatives to
mourn her loss. Gladwin County Record dated 09-05/1907 Column - 1 Page - 8 HOBART
SNYDER (24 JULY 1896 - 10 APRIL 1963) RITES
HELD FOR HOBART SNYDER Hobart Snyder, 66, died suddenly last
Wednesday at his home in Tobacco Township. Born on July 24, 1896, in Tobacco
Township, he lived most of his lifetime in Gladwin County. A carpenter by trade
he was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Robert
L. Cox of Detroit, Mrs. William Schwender of Saginaw, and Mrs. Don Perkins of
Flint; and one brother, Welcome, of Beaverton. Funeral services were held
Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated
and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1963 Column
- 5 Page - 1 IVA
D. (HECHT) SNYDER (20 MARCH 1910 - 8 APRIL 1988) Mrs.
Iva D. Snyder, 78, of 1165 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, April 8, in the
Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Ida, March 20, 1910, she moved
to Gladwin County in 1943 from Coleman. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Dale
United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. The former Iva Hecht, she was
married to Clifford Snyder Dec 31, 1943, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death
Feb 10, 1986. Surviving are one brother, William Hecht
of Anderson, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Norman,
Elmer and Harry, preceded her in death. Rites were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2 JULIA
ANN (FERGUSON) SNYDER (13 JULY 1867 - 22 MARCH 1944) MRS.
JULIA SNYDER DIES MARCH 22 Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Dale Methodist Church for Mrs. Andrew Snyder who died Wednesday, March
22, at her home in Tobacco township after a few days illness. Julia Ann
Ferguson was born July 13, 1866, at Lyons, Ohio, where she lived until after
her marriage to Andrew Snyder on March 23, 1886. About a year later they moved
to Tobacco township. The Snyders are pioneers of Tobacco township
and have many friends in this part of the county. Mrs. Snyder was a member of
the WSCS of the Dale Methodist Church. Surviving besides her husband are four sons;
Welcome and Clarence of Flint; Hobart of Detroit; and Theodore, at home; Three
daughters, Mrs. Eva Cox, of Detroit; Mrs. Myrtle Perkins of Flint; and Miss
Elizabeth Snyder, of Saginaw; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Three of the grandsons are serving in the U.S. Army. Services were conducted by the Rev. Donald
Sailor. Pallbearers were Percy Sterling, Evart Carrigan, Perry Cowell, Earl
Blades, Fuhrman Tremaine and Charles Scoby. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Those attending the services from away were
Theodore Snyder, (a brother of Andrew Snyder), Mrs. Alvin Whiton, Mrs. Fern
Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Waldron, all of Lyons, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Snyder
and Mr. and Mrs. Len Ferguson, of Lansing. Gladwin County Record dated
03-29/1944 Column - 3 Page - 4 KENNETH
D. SNYDER (1944 - 1965) LEO
JINKS SNYDER (14 MARCH 1921 - 1 DEC 1973) Leo
"Jinks" Snyder, 52, of Hay Township, passed away suddenly Saturday,
December 1, from a heart attack. In ill health for several years, he was found
in his pickup truck about 1:20 p.m. on Ridge Road near Hockaday Road where he had been on business. Born in Tobacco Township March 14, 1921,
Mr. Snyder had been a life long resident of Gladwin County, He and the former
Miss Marion Cottrell were married June 1, 1946 in Beaverton. He was a veteran
of World War II, and a retired Dow Chemical Company employee in Midland. He was
a honary life member of Local 12075 UMWA and the Hay Township Senior Citizens
Club. Surviving are his wife, Marion; 4 sons,
Gary, Larry, Terry, and Randy, all of Beaverton; his mother, Mrs. Beatrice
Snyder of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Grisdale of Mt. Pleasent and 1
granddaughter. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton. The Rev. Roger Browne and Rev. Margaret Smith officiated and burial
was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1973 Column - 2 Page -
2 We all send our sympathy and prayers to the
Leo "Jinks" Snyder family. He passed away on Saturday. Services are
today. They used to live on the Channell place years ago. Gladwin County Record
12-05/1973 Column - 1 Page - 12 LOLA
M. SNYDER (24 AUG 1915 - 1998) LUELLA
ALVIDA (DUNBAR) SNYDER (3 JAN 1865 - 28 MAY 1941) Mrs. Luella Snyder Dies in Beaverton Funeral services were held at the Dale Methodist
Church at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, May 31, for Mrs Luella Snyder who died at her home on May 28, 1941. Mrs.
Snyder was born on January 3rd, 1865 in Fulton county, Ohio, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Dunbar. On June 22, 1887 she was united in marriage with William H
Snyder and they moved to Gladwin county where she has resided since., Mr.
Snyder preceded her in death on September 14, 1937. She is survived by her
eight children, Leon Mrs Freda Bracey and Mrs Ada Albright of Detroit, Blanche Morton
of lLansing, Ralph of Mt Pleasant, Mrs. Lula Dundas, Mrs. Irma Smith and
Clifford Snyder of Beaverton, sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild and
two brothers, Charles Dunbar, of Delta, Ohio and John Dunbar, of Morenci,
Michigan. Rev. Harold Hodgson officiated at the services. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-4/1941 Column – 2 Page – 16. MARGARET
MARCELLA "PEG" (THOMAS) SNYDER (23 SEP 1944 - 28 FEB 1999) Margaret
M. (Peg) Snyder, 54, of Beaverton, died suddenly, Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Sept. 23, 1944 in Chestertown, Md.,
she lived in Gladwin County since 1991 and previously lived in Mayville.
Margaret married Larry Snyder, Aug. 24, 1991 in Beaverton. She was the township
clerk, since 1993, for Tobacco Township, Beaverton. She was also a deacon in
the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. Besides her husband she is survived by two
daughters, Sandi and husband Allen Morgan of Ypsilanti, and Carol and husband
Scott Rhodes of Rochester Hills: one son, Denny Fox of Freeland; two
stepdaughters, Jodi and husband Gary Maxwell, and Shari Snyder, all of
Beaverton; two brothers, Elmer Thomas of S. Williamsport, Pa., and William
Thomas of Orland, Fla.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one
sister, Marian Gildersleeve in 1996. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today(
Wednesday) at the R.L.D.S. Church, Beaverton with High Priest Donn Pendleton
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-03/1999 Column - 4 Page - 2
MARION
(HERENDEEN) SNYDER (ABT. 1906 - 30 JUNE 1990) Marion
Snyder, 84, of Lupton, died Saturday, June 30, 1990, at her home. She was married
to George Synder, April 18, 1925, in Houghton Lake. He preceded her in death in
December 1980. Surviving are 2 sons, George of Auburn and Robert of Hawaii; 5
daughters, Delores Nelson, Jean Short and Carmen Winslow of Midland, Shirley
Wilson of Harrison and Linda Thurlow of Gladwin; one brother, Paul Herendeen of
Zephyrhills, Fla; one sister, Lena Kipfmiller of Miller; 25 grandchildren; 23
great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Rites were held July 3, at 11 a.m. from the
Steuernol-Axford-McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Pastor Malcolm Wilson,
Jr. and Jonathan Hoerauf officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 MAY
B. (BURGESS) SNYDER (1877 - 12 JUNE 1945) MR.
AND MRS. SNYDER DIE WEEK APART George D. Snyder, 78, who died June 6, was
joined in death by his wife, May B. Snyder, June 12. They would have celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary August 29 this year. Mr. Snyder's funeral
services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, June 8, under the
auspices of Elder Floyd Burt, of the Latter Day Saint's church, after a prayer
service at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funearal Home. Burial took place at the Dale
cemetery. Arrangements for Mrs. Snyder's funeral are as yet incomplete. Surviving the couple are a daughter, Mrs.
Hazel Boleck, of Flint; a son, George D. Snyder, of Gladwin, 11 grandchildren
and one great great grandchild. Born in New York state June 25, 1867, Mr.
Snyder farmed in this area for many years, and at the time of his death had
been a resident of Gladwin county for 45 years. The last years were spent in
retirement from farming. He married May B. Burgess, August 29, 1895. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-13/1945 Column - 5 Page - 4 SHIRLEY
SNYDER (JULY 1890 - 12 SEP 1890) THEODORE
JINKS SNYDER (26 MAY 1903 - 4 APRIL 1962) TOBACCO
TOWNSHIP FARMER DIES Theodore J. Snyder, 58, of Tobacco
Township, died Wednesday following a short illness. Born on May 26, 1903, in
Tobacco Township, he spent his lifetime here. Survivors include three sisters,
Mrs. Robert L. Cox, of Detroit, Mrs. William Schwender, of Saginaw, and Mrs.
Don Perkins, of Flint; and two brothers, Welcome and Hobart, of Beaverton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, with
burial in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-04/1962 Column - 3 Page
- 1 VERNIE
E. SNYDER (1910 - JUNE 1916) - 6 yrs old. VIOLA
R. SNYDER (1939 - 1979) WELCOME
"WICK" SNYDER (30 MAY 1895 - 1 DEC 1969) ILLNESS
FATAL TO WELCOME SNYDER Services will be held Thursday for Welcome
(Wick) Snyder, 74, of Beaverton, who died Monday, Dec 1, following a long
illness. Mr. Snyder was born in Gladwin County May 30, 1895, and had lived most
of his life in Beaverton. He was a World War I veteran and a retired employee
of the County Road Commission. He was a member of the World War I Barracks of
Gladwin County. Mr. Snyder and the former Miss Beatrice
Crowell were married in Flint May 13, 1920. He is survived by his wife,
Beatrice; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Grisdale of Mt. Pleasent; a son, Leo, of
rural Beaverton; three sisters, Mrs. Don (Myrtle) Perkins, of Beaverton, Mrs.
William (Betty) Schwender, of Saginaw, and Mrs. Eva Cox, of Detroit; nine
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes and Rev. Margrete
Smith will officiate at the 2:00 p.m. services Thursday at the Hall Funeral
Home. Interment will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-03/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1 WILLIAM
HERRICK SNYDER (26 AUG 1860 - 14 SEP 1937) Services
were held at the Dale Methodist church Thursday afternoon, September 16, for
William H. Snyder, conducted by Rev. H. Hodgson. Burial was at the Dale
cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born August 26, 1860, in Fulton county, Ohio. He
married Luella Dunbar June 22, 1887, and soon after came to Gladwin county and
bought the farm in Tobacco township where they have since lived, and where he
died September 14, 1937. As a resident of Tobacco township Mr. Snyder
has been a useful and honorable citizen. He served his township as supervisor,
treasurer and in other offices at various times. He has always worked for the
betterment of his community. He held a life membership in the Masonic lodge
having joined at 21 at Lyons, Ohio; and later was a charter member of the
Beaverton lodge. Eight children were born to them, W. L.
Snyder of Detroit, Mrs. J. G. Dundas of Royal Oak, Mrs. F. W. Bracy of
Ferndale, Mrs. C. V. Morton of Lansing, R. W. Snyder of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. W.
W. Albright of Detroit, Mrs. Hugh Smith of Beaverton and Clifford Snyder at
home, who survive him, with one daughter, Mrs. A. G. Whiten, of Lyon, Ohio, by
previous marriage. He is survived also by Mrs. Snyder, three brothers, A. A.
Smith of Beaverton, J. M. Snyder and Theodore Smith of Lyons, Ohio, one sister,
Mrs. William Roddy, of Akron, Ohio, and 16 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-29/ 1937 Column - 4 Page - 5 PAYS
TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. SNYDER (A
LETTER TO THE RECORD) An afternoon in mid-September. A chilling
northwest wind gave unerring notice of approaching autumn. A clear sky, save
for a scattered flock of fleecy clouds riding in unison far above this world of
joy and sorrow. Thus it was as the good folk of the surrounding communities
were assembling at the little stone church in Dale, a village located in one of
the finest farming sections in Gladwin county. Here young and old were
gathering and all for one purpose, that of paying honor and respect for a
pioneer who death had called. A pioneer indeed, for who present could recall
when he had not been among them. The sun, hidden for the moment, comes forth in
all its brightness. The organ send forth its solemn voice. The various groups
take their respective places and the last rites are held for William Harric
Snyder. Mr. Snyder was born in Fulton county August
26, 1860, and died September 14, 1937. He was the son of William Snyder, who
served on the side of the union in the Civil war. His mother, before her
marriage was Angenette Harric, a teacher in the public schools. In the vicinity
of his birthplace Mr. Snyder grew to manhood and met and married Christina
Smith, who one year later death called; On June 22, 1887, he was united in
marriage with Luella Dunbar. In the fall of '87, with his brother, they made
the journey from Fulton county to Gladwin in a covered wagon. Here he purchased
the farm on which he had since resided. Always a farmer, and as such, Mr. Snyder
took his work seriously and the homestead that bears his name stands as
evidence of many years of earnest toil. He took an active part in local
government affairs, serving his township as supervisor and other offices of
trust. He was a man of fine character. His distaste for sham and the falsse and
his admiration for honesty and the better things of life stamped him as a man
among men. The writer, as he gathers these few notes
from the many fine tributes spoken in honor of the deceased, is impelled to
include....... Gladwin
County Record dated 09-29/ 1937 Column - 3 Page - 4 ALBERT
E. SORGE (1880 - 1962) CONRAD
SORGE (26 DEC 1844 - 9 APRIL 1916) Conrad Sorge, a resident of Beaverton
township, passed away at his home at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, of a
complication of diseases, at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was
born in Livingston county, New York, where he resided until he came to Michigan
33 years ago. He was married in 1869 to Mary Grobe. Besides the widow he is survived by the
following children: Mrs. Katherine Hinkley of Williamston, Mich.; Mrs. Mary
Willey of St. Charles, Mich.; Mrs. Grace Shepherd, Granite Pass, Ore.; Charles
Sorge of Carland, Mich.; Mrs. Delia Johnston of Lansford, N. D.; Mrs. Elizabeth
Eroy, Albert, William and Edward of Beaverton. He was a kind and loving husband
and father. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 o'clock
from the home, and at 2:30 at the Dale M. E. church; interment in the Dale
cemetery. Mr. Sorge was a member of the Beaverton lodge F. and A.M. He was a
very active Mason during the 45 years of his affiliation. Mr. Sorge was highly respected and will be
greatly missed by his family and many friends and neighbors of Beaverton and
vicinity. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1916 Column - 4 Page - 5 JANE
SORGE (1883 - 1950) MARY
A. SORGE (7 FEB 1847 - 27 AUG 1917) SORGE---Mrs. Mary Sorge died at her home
near Beaverton, Aug. 27, 1917, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 20 days. At the age
of 22 she was married to Conrad Sorge, to which union was born nine children,
all of whom are living. Early in life she united with the Congregational
church, and lived a faithful Christian life to the time of her death. Funeral
services were conducted Thursday by Rev. D. E. Wade. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-06/1917 Column - 5 Page - 1
KENNETH
A. SOVA (25 SEP 1936 - 24 OCT 1997) Kenneth
Sova, 61, of Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 at home after a short
illness. Born Sept. 25, 1936 in Saginaw, he lived previously in Midland.
Kenneth married the former Sallie Kasper, Dec. 30, 1985 in Gladwin. He had been
employed by The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, retiring in 1994 after 39
years. Besides his wife he is survived by one son,
Daniel and wife Laurie of Colorado; two daughters, Jackie and husband Robert
Killgore, and Marcie Perkins, all of Colorado; one stepdaughter, Crystal
Nickolai of San Diego, Calif.; one stepson, Rick and wife Anja Nickolai of
Beaverton; five brothers, Tony of Autryville, N.C., Mike and Clarence of
Saginaw, Edward of Shields, and Larry of St. Charles; three sisters, Pat
Bussinger of St. Charles, Barbara Macombe of Phoniex, Ariz., and Mary Oliver of
Saginaw; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The service was done by family members. Burial
was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Mid Michigan Hospice.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-29/1997 Column - 4 Page - 2 ARLENE
MARIE SPENCER (2 FEB 1931 - 1 MAY 1949) TWO
BEAVERTON GIRLS KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP SERVICES
HELD TODAY FOR ARLENE SPENCER AND CONSTANCE CRAGO Two teen-age girls were killed about 10 p.m.
Sunday evening when the automobiles in which they were riding ran off the road
and overturned in a drainage ditch, a mile west and a mile south of Beaverton
during a pouring rain. The victims were Arlene Marie Spencer, 18, and Constance
Jean Crago, 16, both of Beaverton. Double funeral services were held this
morning at the Beaverton Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. Elder B. H. Doty, of Gladwin, and Elder E. J. Kintner, of Beaverton,
officiated at the 11 o'clock rites. Arlene was buried in Dale cemetery and
Constance in Fairgrove cemetery. Robert Hutson, of Beaverton, was the driver
of the car. He was treated for minor injuries at the Gladwin Hospital and released.
Three other girls, riding in the back seat fo the car, were uninjured. They are
Susan Hutson, sister of the driver, Jean Williams and Miss Sampson. Hutson told officers he was taking the girls
home from a Beaverton restaurant and was proceeding along the road in a
downpour of rain when the accident occurred. The highway is rather narrow at
this point and is flanked by a deep drainage ditch. The two girls fell or were
thrown from the two-door car as it over-turned and were pinned by the car in
the water. Efforts to revive Miss Crago by artificial respiration failed.
Sheriff Arthur Kelly and Coroner Lewis Reigle were called to the scene. Arlene, daughter of Eber Spencer, of Mt.
Pleasant, and Mrs. Florence White, of Beaverton, was born in Beaverton township,
Gladwin county, Feb. 2, 1931. She leaves besides her parents, two sisters, Mrs.
Alice Barber and Miss Pauline Spencer, both of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Lloyd,
of Beaverton; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killian, of Beaverton. Constance was born Aug. 25, 1932, and is the
daughter of Mrs. Julia Smith, of Flint. She lived with her grandmother, Mrs.
Stella Hammond, in Beaverton. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen
Swartzmiller, of Hope; and a grandfather, Clyde Crago, of Flint. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-04/1949 Column - 8 Page - 1 ARVILLA
MAY SPENCER (4 AUG 1895 - 19 NOV 1965) SERVICES
HELD FOR ARVILLA SPENCER Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Dale Methodist Church for Mrs. Arvilla May Spencer, 70, of Gladwin Township,
who died Friday after an illness of two months. The Rev. Lee Long officiated
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Spencer was born in Ohio on Aug. 4,
1895. She had been a resident of Gladwin County for 37 years. She was married
to Otis Spencer on Dec. 2, 1935, in Beaverton. Surviving, besides her husband, are one son,
Gerald Butler, of Mt. Pleasant; and one daughter, Mrs. Florence Carpenter, of
Burbank, Calif.; five step-daughters, Geraldine Williams and Wilma Kushmaul, of
Beaverton, Myra Romatz and Lorraine Radigan, of Mt. Clemens, and Madonna Auntz,
of Mt. Pleasant; three step-sons, Marvin, of Coleman, Richard, Saginaw, and
Otis, of Lake Orion; one sister, Lila Coney, of Gladwin; two brothers, John of
Mt. Pleasant, and Nathan, of Clare; 43 grandchildren and 56 great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1 BERTHA
B. (LAKE) SPENCER (2 SEP 1913 - 25 JUNE 1997) Bertha
B. Spencer, 83, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at the Gladwin
Nursing Home following a long illness. The former Bertha Lake was born Sept. 2,
1913 in Beaverton and lived in Oakland County until moving to Gladwin in 1972.
She married Otis Spencer June 25, 1932,
became a home maker, and was a member of the R.L.D.S. church in Gladwin. Mrs.
Spencer was preceded in death by her husband (Dec. 25, 1993), three sisters,
one brother, and one grandson. She is survived by three daughters Laura and
husband Merle McKimmy of Beaverton; Lena Emond of Windsor, Ont.; Mildred and
husband Morris Millen of Oxford; two sons Donald and wife Brenda of Oxford; and James of Gladwin;
16 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June
28, at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Elder Donald Spencer will officiate with
burial in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to MidMichigan Hospice.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-02/1997 Column - 3 Page - 2 EBER
S. SPENCER (1900 - 1964) LILLIAN
A. SPENCER (1924 - ?) MABLE
(STIFF) SPENCER (15 APRIL 1883 - 6 FEB 1960) SURVIVES
HUSBAND BY TWO MONTHS Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs.
Mable Spencer, 76, at the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. Verne Summers
officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. The former Miss Mable Stiff, born
April 15, 1883 in Tuscola County, married Oscar Spencer in 1902. He preceded
her in death last December 17. Mrs. Spencer, a resident of Tobacco Township,
died Saturday, February 6. She had lived in Gladwin County for 30 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harriet
Jones of Saginaw; three grandsons, Harvey Mavis, Leon Mavis and Dale Mavis, of
Beaverton; and 10 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-10/1960
Column - 7 Page - 1 OSCAR
N. SPENCER (10 NOV 1876 - 17 DEC 1959) OSCAR
SPENCER DIES SUDDENLY Oscar N. Spencer, 83, died suddenly on
Thursday at his home in Tobacco Township. Mr. Spencer was born November 10,
1876 in Tuscola County and married the former Mable Stiff in 1902. He has been
a resident of Gladwin County for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Mable; a
daughter, Mrs. Harriet Jones of Saginaw; two brothers, Otis of Gladwin and Eber
of Mt. Pleasant; three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were
held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Verne Summers
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-23/1959 Column - 2 Page - 1 OTIS
S. SPENCER (12 NOV 1909 - 25 DEC 1993) Otis
S. Spencer, 84, of 601 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1993, in
the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Gilford on
Nov. 12, 1909, and moved to Gladwin County in 1972, from Lakeville. Mr. Spencer
retired in 1972 after 25 years as a mechanic welder for National Twist Drill
Co. in Rochester. He was a deacon at the Gladwin R.L.D.S. Church. Mr. Spencer
and the former Bertha Lake were married June 25, 1932, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Donald of Oxford and James of Gladwin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Merle (Laura) McKimmy
of Beaverton, Mrs. Lena Emond of Windsor, Ont. and Mrs. Morris (Mildred) Millen
of Oxford; several half brothers and sisters; 15 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Spencer as an
infant and a grandson, Rodney Millen in 1984. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Donald Spencer
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Multiple Sclerosis. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1993 Column - 2
Page - 2 ARDIS
V. (OTTGEN) STALEY (7 SEP 1914 - 13 AUG 1996) Ardis
V. Staley, 81, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996 at the University of
Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following a short illness. Born Sept. 7, 1914 in
Midland, she resided in Midland and Gladwin County all of her life. Mrs. Staley
had been employed as a school teacher in one room schools in the Coleman School
Area. She was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church. The former Ardis Ottgen
married Norris H. Staley Aug. 1, 1934 in Midland. He preceded her in death
April 24, 1981. Surviving are one son, Dirk and wife Louise
of Flushing; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Sharon Fassett Jan. 23, 1982. Rites were held at 2 p.m.
Friday from the Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Wright and Pastor Gordon
Sanders officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery in Tobacco Township,
Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation or the Beaverton Baptist Church.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/1996 Column - 4 Page - 2 BERNARD
WISE STALEY (11 MARCH 1919 - 6 JULY 1994) Bernard
Wise Staley, 75, of Coleman, died Wednesday, July 6, 1994, at St. Mary's Center
in Saginaww, following a brief illness. Born in Coleman March 11, 1919, he was
a lifetime resident of Coleman, spending many summers and weekends at his cabin
on Pratt Lake. He was an avid sportsman, and loved to hunt and fish. He
attended Beaverton Baptist Church. He was a retired supervisor of Robinson
Industries of Coleman. He married the former Marita Huss in Hope on May 3,
1941. Surviving include 2 sons, Roy and wife
Linda, and Robert and wife Marcy, all of Coleman; 2 daughters, Barbara and husband
Timothy Zietz, and Pamela and husband Donald White, all of Gladwin; 2 sisters,
Ardis Robinson and Sandra Fassett, both of Coleman; and 12 grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Norris and Vernell. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Curt Gordon officiated, and burial was held
in Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Baptist Church.
O'Laughlin Funeral Home of Coleman was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin
County Record dated 07-13/1994 Column - 5 Page - 2 C.
VERNAL STALEY (7 FEB 1910 - 2 FEB 1982) C.
Vernal Staley, 71, of 141 Saginaw St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Midland County on
February 7, 1910, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He was a
research machinist for Dow Chemical Co. for 36 years until retiring in 1965. He
then worked in the purchasing department at Robinson Industries for 10 years.
Mr. Staley and the former Thelma Phillips were married June 25, 1929, in
Coleman. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Loren of Lapeer; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dale (Bonnie) Lower of Midland, Mrs. George
(Donna) Jones of Beaverton and Mrs. Richard (Kay) Henry of Gladwin; one
brother, Bernard of Coleman; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ardis Robinson and Mrs. Sandra
Fassett of Coleman; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-03/1982 Column - 3 Page - 2
CLARENCE
STALEY (1888 - 1948) INEZ
STALEY (1892 - 1981) LOREN
V. STALEY (5 APRIL 1933 - 12 FEB 1982) Loren
V. Staley, 48, of Columbiaville, died Friday, Feb. 12, in Henry Ford Hospital,
Detroit. Born in Gladwin County on April 5, 1933, he was plant manager for
Vesely Corp. for 12 years and recently was employed by Marathon Products of
Lapeer. He was married to his wife, Joyce, Feb. 1, 1953, in Houghton Lake. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
David of East Lansing; Patrick of Houston, Texas and Eric, at home; his mother,
Mrs. Thelma Staley of Beaverton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Lower of Midland, Mrs.
Kay Henry of Gladwin and Mrs. Donna Jones of Beaverton. Rites were held Sunday at Baird-Newton
Funeral Home in Lapeer. Graveside services were held Sunday at the Dale
Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-17/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2 MARITA
E. STALEY (1921 - ?) NORRIS
H. STALEY (13 MARCH 1914 - 24 APRIL 1981) NORRIS STALEY Norris H. Staley, 67, 5923 Peterson Rd., Coleman,
died suddenly Friday, April 24, of a heart attack. Born March 13, 1914, in Coleman,
he had spent his lifetime there and farmed. Mr. Staley and the former Ardis
Ottgen were married August 1,1934, in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Dirk of
Flushing; one daughter, Mrs. David (Sharon) Fassett of Gladwin; his mother,
Mrs. Inez Nichol of Coleman; 2 brothers, Vernell of Beaverton and Bernard of
Coleman; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ardis Robinson and Mrs. Sandra Fassett of Coleman; and
8 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor Brian Wright officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 4-29/1981 Column – 6 Page – 2. THELMA
E. (PHILLIPS) STALEY (16 FEB 1911 - 12 JAN 1984) Thelma
E. Staley, 72, of 141 Saginaw St., Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, following
a long illness. Born in Saginaw on February 16, 1911, she had spent most of her
life in Gladwin County. She retired in 1976 from the Toughbouy Co., a division
of Robinson Industries after 25 years. The former Thelma Phillips, she was
married to C. Vernell Staley on June 25, 1929, in Coleman. He preceded her in
death February 2, 1982. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Dale
(Bonnie) Lower of Midland, Mrs. George (Donna) Jones of Beaverton and Mrs.
Richard (Kay) Henry of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A
son, Loren, preceded her in death February 12, 1982. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Brian Wright officiated and burial was in
the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-18/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 (Midland Daily, Jan.
14, 1984) Thelma E. Staley, 72,
Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1984 in Gladwin following a long
illness. Born in Saginaw Feb. 16, 1911,
she was a resident of Beaverton and Coleman most of her life. She was employed 25 years with the Toughbouy
Co., a division of Robinson Ind. in Coleman, before retiring in 1976. The former Thelma
Phillips, she married Vernell Staley June 25,1929 in Coleman. Her husband preceded her in death, Feb. 2,
1982. A son, Loren Staley, preceded her in death Feb. 12, 1982. She is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Bonnie) Lower, of Midland, Mrs. George (Donna)
Jones, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Richard (Kay) Henry, of Gladwin; 10
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be 2
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 1984 in the Beaverton Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian
Wright officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. (Midland Daily News,
Jan 13, 1984) Thelma Staley, 72,
Beaverton, died Thursday night, Jan. 12, 1984, in the home of her daughter,
following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete at the Hall Funeral Home
in Beaverton. GARY
E. STALTER (1940 - 1995) GEORGE
STEELE (9 AUG 1850 - 11 SEP 1933) NELSON
R. STEELE, SR (29 MAY 1894 - 4 OCT 1972) Nelson
R. Steele, Sr., 78, of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, October 4. Born in
Tobacco Township May 29, 1894, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. A
World War I veteran, he was a member of the American Legion in Beaverton, WWI
Barracks in Gladwin and the VFW in Midland. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy
(Helen) VanHorn and Mrs. Merlin (Rosemarie) Wooley, both of Beaverton; one son,
Nelson R. Jr., of Gladwin; a sister, Miss Helen Steele in Massachusetts; and
six grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-11/1972 Column - 2 Page - 1 EVA
E. (MORRIS) STENGER (ABT. 1877 - 19 MARCH 1907) Eva Morris, wife of Byron Stenger, died at
their home near Beaverton, Mar. 19, of heart disease, aged 30 years. She was a
member of the M. E. church and an active church worker. Her husband and five
children mourn her loss. Interment in Dale cemetery, and memorial services were
held Sunday in Dale hall conducted by Rev. Day. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1907
Column - 5 Page - 5 WILLIS
ALDEN STENGER (7 FEB 1918 - 6 OCT 1963) DIES
SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK Willis A. Stenger, 45, of Beaverton, died suddenly
of a heart attack Sunday afternoon while visiting at the farm home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stenger, Sr., in Beaverton Township. Born on Feb.
7, 1918, in Beaverton Township, he married the former Susan Hutson in March,
1952, in Indiana. Mr. Stenger was employed as a foreman at Brown Machine Co.,
Beaverton. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the National
Rifle Association of America and a member of Beaverton V.F.W. Post 7303. Survivors include his wife, Susan; a daughter,
Vickie Lee; his parents; three brothers, Homer and Charles Jr., of Beaverton,
and Milford Hudson of Flint; and a sister, Mrs. Mina Shaw, of Flint. Funeral
services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with
the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Burial is in Dale Cemetery under the
auspices of the Beaverton V.F.W. Post. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1963
Column - 3 Page - 1 ANNA
"ANNIE" (COLBECK) STERLING (12 JULY 1869 - 22 DEC 1960) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. STERLING Mrs. Annie Sterling, 91, of Beaverton died
Thursday at the Waite Nursing Home in Caro after an illness of two years. A
Gladwin County resident for 76 years the former Annie Colbeck was born on July
12, 1869, in Canada, and was married to John Sterling in Ann Arbor in 1888. He
preceded her in death in 1940. Survivors include three sons, Homer, of
Flint, Perley, of Sarasota, Fla., and Kenneth, of Hope; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys
Broadworth, of Caro; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Kent, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Nina
Fox, of Milwaukee, Wis.; 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and four
great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Dale Methodist Church, Elder Alvin Pendleton officiating. Burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1 HELEN
MAY STERLING (1898 - 6 JAN 1915) JEALOUSY
CAUSED GIRL TO COMMIT SUICIDE BEAVERTON
GIRL SWALLOWS CARBOLIC ACID WHILE DRIVING WITH GENTLEMAN FRIEND. Helen Sterling, 17-year-old girl of
Beaverton, met her death Wednesday morning at 12:30 from a dose of carbolic
acid administered by her own hand while cutter riding the night before
accompanied by a young man whom she had been keeping company with. They had
been to Gladwin and during the evening made a visit to the office of the
Farmers' Home, where the girl visited while the young man was making the rounds
of the city. On the way to Beaverton she opened a bottle,
drained the contents, and exclaimed, "See what I have done!" They
were on the road several miles from the city, and the young man spurred on the
horse and made a quick trip to Beaverton, where the girl was staying at Lee
Perry's and going to school. She had become unconscious in the cutter on the
way home, and was carried to her room when they reached the house. Doctors
Pierce, Sturge and Tiffany were called, but it was too late for remedies to be
of avail. The deadly drug had done its work, and life soon became extinct. The girl was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Sterling of Billings, who were notified and came at once, being very much
grieved. An inquest was held before Coroner Pierce Wednesday morning.
Prosecuting Attorney Shaffer and Sheriff Sisco being in attendance. The
evidence disclosed the above facts, and jealousy appeared to have been the
cause of the rash act. A verdict of intentional suicide was rendered. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-07/1915 Column - 5 Page - 1 JOHN
STERLING (15 AUG 1868 - 30 JAN 1941) BILLINGS
PIONEER DIES THURSDAY Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Dale Methodist Church for John Sterling, 72, Billings township pioneer,
who died Thursday morning after an illness of more than a year. The Rev. Harold
Hodgson officiated at the rites and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr.
Sterling was born in Blenheim, Ontario, on August 15, 1868. He married Miss
Anna Colbeck in 1888 and they resided near Lemington, Ontario. The Sterlingss came to Gladwin county and
settled on their place in Billings township in 1900. Mr. Sterling was always
prominent in community affairs and held several township offices. Survivors in
addition to his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Dunham, of Caro; four sons,
Roy, of Beaverton; Percy, of Hope; Homer, of Flint; Kenneth, of Hope; and a
brother, George Sterling, of British Columbia. Gladwin County Record dated
02-05/1941 Column - 1 Page - 4 ROY
S. STERLING (13 OCT 1893 - 13 OCT 1953) DITCH
MACHINE TAKES LIFE OF ROY STERLING SERVICES
WILL BE HELD FRIDAY FOR WELL-KNOWN BILLINGS RESIDENT Roy S. Sterling, 60, of Billings township,
was killed instantly on Tuesday, October 13, when he became entangled in the
tile ditching machine which he and his son were operating on the Siepke farm,
five miles east of Alma. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon, at
2 o'clock. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of the Houghton Lake Episcopal church. The
Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of the Houghton Lake Episcopal church, will officiate and
burial will be made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Sterling may be seen at the Hall
Funeral Home after 8 o'clock this evening and will be taken to the home in
Billings on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Sterling was born in Blenheim, Ontario,
Canada, on October 13, 1893, and spent practically his life-time in Billings
township. On December 25, 1912, he married Miss Vella Euper in Beaverton. Surviving are his wife, Vella; one son,
Richard, of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Cerva and Mrs. Gordon
Gingrich, both of Midland; his mother, Mrs. Anna Sterling, of Billings; three
brothers, Percy and Kenneth, of Hope, and Homer of Davison; one sister, Mrs.
Frank Broadworth, of Fairgrove; also nine grandchildren. His father and a
sister preceded him in death. Pallbearers will be Earl Colbeck, Harley
Quillett, Shirley Brown, Claude Kent, Mike Kent and Frank White. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-14/1953 Column - 8 Page - 1 VELLA
G. (EUPER) STERLING (25 MARCH 1894 - 25 DEC 1972) Vella
Sterling, 78, of Midland, died Monday, Dec. 25, at the Town and Country Nursing
Home. Born in Edmore on March 25, 1894, she had taught school in Gladwin County
for several years. Mrs. Sterling was an honorary member of the Dale-Billings
Ladies Aid and a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Midland. The former Vella
Euper, she was married to Roy Sterling on Dec. 24, 1912. He preceded her in
death on Oct. 13, 1953. Surviving are two daughters, Arlou Cerva and
Marion Gingrich, both of Midland; one sister, Thelma Press of Flint; 13
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. One son preceded her in death in 1966. Rites were held Thursday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m.
from the Miner-Bradley Funeral Home, Midland. The Rev. Elra Key officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-03/1973 Column
- 4 Page - 1 DANIEL
M. STERN (1864 - 21 NOV 1932) Daniel
Stern, a Tobacco township farmer, died Monday forenoon at about 11 a.m. Funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren in Tobacco
township, conducted by Rev. Perry Arnold, and burial will take place at the
Dale cemetery. Mr. Stern had been a resident of Tobacco township for about 16
years. He was one of Tobacco township's substantial and honorable farmers,
having many friends. He died of a complication of diseases and
had been ill for several months. He had an operation at Bay City, from which he
made no great recovery. He ws the father of 14 children, of whom eight survive
him. Mrs. Landa Mishler, his youngest child and a resident of Tobacco township,
and his widow survive him. The remaining children live in other parts, a part
of them in western states. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1932 Column - 7
Page - 1 HARRY
E. STERN (1890 - 1984) IDA
R. STERN (1895 - 1930) JOHN
EDWIN STERN (10 JAN 1925 - 27 MAY 1945) SARAH
E. STERN (26 MARCH 1864 - 20 FEB 1944) SERVICES
TUESDAY FOR MRS. STERN Funeral services were held Tuesday at the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Sarah E. Stern, 79 of Beaverton, who
died Sunday at her home. The Rev. R. H. Nicodemus and the Rev. E. S. Hollinger
officiated as the services and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Serving as pall bearers at the funeral were
Clarence Carpenter, Eldon Witkovsky, Alfred Wolfe, Leland VanDyke, George Riley
and Earl Rau. Mrs. Stern was born in Indiana on March 26, 1864. Her husband
Daniel M. Stern, preceded her in death 12 years ago. Surviving are six sons, Oscar E., George E.,
Charles V., Harry E., Roy E., and Jacob L. Stern; and two daughters, Mrs. Alva
L. Hoisington and Mrs. Mary G. Mishler. Gladwin County Record dated 02-23/1944
Column - 1 Page - 4 LARRY
STEVEN (1950 - 1963) BESSIE
L. (PARKS) STEWART (7 MARCH 1887 - 8 NOV 1968) SERVICES
HELD FOR BESSIE STEWART Bessie L. Stewart, 81, of Gladwin, died
Friday, Nov. 8, at the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Born in Kentucky
on March 7, 1887, she had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1921. She was
married to James Stewart on Feb. 2, 1903, in Whiting, Mo. He preceded her in
death in February 1964. Services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Miner
Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-13/1968 Column - 3 Page - 1 JAMES
L. STEWART (15 FEB 1886 - 12 FEB 1964) RITES
HELD FOR JAMES STEWART James L. Stewart, 77, died at his Sage
Township home Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. A retired farmer, he
was born on Feb. 15, 1886, in Indiana, and was married to the former Bessie
Parks, who survives him, on Feb. 2, 1903, in Missouri. They came to Gladwin
County in 1921 from Kentucky where he had worked in the coal mines. They lived
near Dale for 12 years and then moved to the Skeels area. He was a veteran of
World War I. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Funeral
Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1964 Column - 4 Page - 1 BURNELL
W. STOCKFORD (1920 - 1980) IRENE
J. STOCKFORD (1920 - ?) ALFORD
DAVENPORT STRINGFIELD (18 NOV 1908 - 20 SEP 1990) Alford
Davenport Stringfield, 81, of 1013 McKimmy Dr., Beaverton, died Thursday, Sept.
20, at his home after a long illness. Born in Spring Gardens, Ill., Nov. 18,
1908, he moved to Gladwin County in 1973 from Taylor. He was a heating and
cooling maintenance employee for Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. for 25 years until
retiring in November 1970. Mr. Stringfield was a member of the Beaverton
Baptist Church. Mr. Stringfield and the former Mildred Gill were married Oct.
16, 1937, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. George (Cynthia) Dotson of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Ester Flowers
of Ina, Ill. and Pauline Carroll of Allen Park; 4 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, William and a sister,
Naomi Binns. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton
Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Wright and Pastor Donald Fromer officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1990 Column - 5 Page - 2 MILDRED
I. (GILL) STRINGFIELD (19 NOV 1915 - ?) EVA
MAY (WESTERN) STUBE (11 OCT 1912 - 9 DEC 1992) Eva
May Stube, 80, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1992, in the Mid Michigan
Regional Medical Center, Midland. She was born in Bad Axe on Oct. 11, 1912, and
graduated from Bad Axe High School and Hurley Hospital School of Nursing. She
was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital in Detroit and the Mid Michigan Regional
Medical Center, Midland, until she retired in 1962. She lived in Midland from
1944 to 1972 when she moved to Beaverton. The former Eva Western, she was
married to Marvin Stube on July 15, 1939, in Detroit. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4
sons, Tim and Charles of Beaverton, Douglas of Caro and Steven of Midland; one
daughter, Mrs. John (Gretchen) Harper of Midland; one brother, Ralph of East
Tawas; 3 sisters, Laura Nellett of East Tawas, Bernita Haertg of Pinehurst,
N.C. and Verna Schurr of Sun City West, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Stube. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from
St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. The Rev. Father James Heller
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorials may be
made to the American Lung Association. Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1992
Column - 4 Page - 2 MARVIN
STUBE (6 JULY 1914 - ?) REBECCA
SUE "BECKY" STUBE (18 APRIL 1977 - 24 FEB 1978) Rebecca Stube Rebecca Sue Stube, 10-month-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Tim Stube of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Feb. 24. She was born on
April 18,1977. Besides her parents, she is survived by one brother and one
sister, Joseph and Katherine, both at home; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Marvin Stube of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Oliver of Midland. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Robert Davey officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-1/1978 Column – 5 Page
– 2. BETTY
JANE (MERCER) SUTHERLAND (30 NOV 1925 - 25 NOV 1950) PASSES
AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Betty Jane Sutherland, 24, passed away
Saturday, November 25, at the Leila Post Montgomery Hospital in Battle Creek,
after a two years illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., from
the Beaverton Methodist church with the Rev. Donald Sailor officiating. Burial
was made in Dale cemetery. Mr.s Sutherland was born November 30, 1925, in
Saginaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mercer, of Beaverton. On October
4, 1947, she was married to Hugh W. Sutherland, of Gladwin. She attended the
Beaverton Methodist church and the Beaverton schools and graduated in 1943 from
the Beaverton high school. She leaves her husband, Hugh; one son,
William Hugh, 3 1/2 years old; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Mercer, of Beaverton; five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Baldwin, of Bay City, Mrs.
Dola Kleinhardt, of Clare, Mrs. Mary Ellen Brown, of Midland, Mrs. Barbara Jean
Shreeve, of Midland, Miss Cora Lee Mercer, of Beaverton; two brothers, James
Mercer and William Mercer, of Beaverton, and grandmother, Mrs. Lucetta Kintner,
of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 11-29/1950 Column - 4 Page - 1 EDRIE
C. (BROWN) SWANTON (13 DEC 1904 - 25 JULY 1985) Edrie
C. Swanton, 80, of Beaverton, died Thursday, July 25, 1985, in Midland Hospital
Center. She was born Dec. 13, 1904, in Beaverton, where she was a lifelong
resident. The former Edrie C. Brown married John H. Swanton, Dec. 9, 1922, in
Beaverton. He died Nov. 20, 1964. She leaves daughters, Maxine Daniels of
Coleman, Betty Dailey and Marie Sersaw, both of Florida, and Mary Mason of
Beaverton; sons, Richard Swanton, Loomis Swanton and Lowell Swanton, all of
Beaverton; 36 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and a brother, Leo Brown
of Clio. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton.
Friends may call at the funeral home anytime today. Gladwin County Record dated
07-31/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOHN
HAZEN SWANTON (28 MAY 1902 - 20 NOV 1964) SAGINAW
MAN IS HELD IN SHOTGUN SLAYING An ex-mental patient has been arraigned on a
first degree murder charge in the shotgun slaying early Friday morning of
62-year-old John Hazen Swanton, of Tobacco Township. Joseph Chobod, 54, of
Saginaw, was arraigned on the murder charge in justice court before Justice of
the Peace Jean Eagleson Saturday. Prosecuting Attorney George C. Johnson at
that time asked for an examination for Chobod. Johnson said today that he also plans to
arraign Chobod during the December term of circuit court on a first degree
murder warrant. A Saginaw attorney, who said he will defend Chobod, stated
Chobod's wife had petitioned the Saginaw County Probate to have him recommitted
to the Traverse City State Hospital as a mental patient. The attorney said Chobod, a Saginaw foundry
worker, has been there three other times in recent years---twice for alcoholism
and about a year ago as a mental patient. Chobod is accused of killing Swanton
in the kitchen of his Guernsey Road home about 7:30 a.m. Friday morning with
Swanton's 12-gauge shotgun. He also allegedly fired shots at two other persons,
before driving to the Beaverton Dairy Bar where he was arrested by Beaverton City
Marshal Paul Thorp about a half-hour after the shooting was said to have
occurred. Upon questioning by Sheriff Victor Edick and
Under Sheriff Walter Scott Chobod said he killed Swanton, a Dow retiree,
because he had grown too big. "No matter what I said or talked about he
was better," Chobod told them, Sheriff Edick said. After questioning
Chobod was taken to the Clare County jail in Harrison for security reasons. Swanton's nephew, Lowell Brown Jr., of Rt.
2, Beaverton, who had slept that night on a couch in the living room, said he
knew no reason for the shooting and there had been no arguing as far as he
knew. There was evidence of drinking, Sheriff Edick said. No one seemed to know how Chobod came to be
staying at the home. There apparently were no connections before between the
two men that members of the family could remember. Brown said that the accused
killer had hunted deer Sunday from the Swanton home. He apparently went home
Monday and returned to the house Tuesday to stay and hunt. Swanton's wife, Edrie, was babysitting for a
daughter in Loomis when the murder allegedly took place. Brown gave sheriff's
officers this accout of what happened after he was awakened by shots around
7:30 a.m. After being awakened he went into the kitchen where he saw his
uncle's body laying on the floor. Chobod, he said, was standing to his right
holding the shotgune and said, "ok, you're next, outside." Brown said
he ran outside and down the road to get Swanton's son, Richard, who lives about
a quarter mile away. The two returned in Richard's car and Brown
went around to the rear door and attempted to get into the kitchen: When he
opened the door Chobod was standing in the doorway between the kitchen and
living room. As he raised the gun Brown said he ducked and backed out. A blast
of buckshot splintered the door throwing pieces into the hair and back of
Brown. A second shot struck the wall just to the left of the door. Richard sitting in the car on the road
started blowing the horn. Apparently Chobod picked up his deer rifle and fired
a shot in the general direction of the car through a front window. Officers
believe the bullet struck a large tree in the front yard. Brown said he ran
back to Richard's house and Richard drove. When they saw the alledged murderer
drive by, Brown went to town for help. Chobod went to the Beaverton Dairy Bar where
he entered and sat down with his rifle, a 300 savage. Marshal Thorp was called
and went to the dairy bar with Robert Ostic, a city employee. Chobod offered no
resistance as they took his rifle away and brought him to the county jail. From what Chobod told officers the shooting
probably happened this way. Swanton had gone into the bathroom and as he came
out Chobod fired at him. The shot was believed to have been a slug and narrowly
missed Swanton, and left powder burns on his right ear. A second shot, which
was buckshot, struck him in the groin. A third blast and believed to be the one
that killed Swanton hit him in the chest. The body was taken to the Midland Hospital
where a pathologist performed an autopsy. SERVICES
HELD FOR HAZEN SWANTON Services were Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home for John Hazen Swanton, 62, of Tobacco Township, who died
instantly of gunshot wounds at his home Friday morning. Born in Gladwin County
on May 28, 1902, he was a retired Dow Chemical Company employee. Mr. Swanton
had lived in the county for the past 21 years. He was married to the former
Edrie Brown in Beaverton in 1922. Surviving besides his wife are four
daughters, Mrs. Arthur Daniels, Coleman, Mrs. Robert Daily, rural Clare, Mrs.
Martin Mason, Sanford, and Mrs. Loren Sersaw, Coleman; three sons, Richard of
Loomis, of Beaverton, and Lowell, of Saginaw; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Brown,
of Beaverton; a brother, Bradford, of Bay City; 28 grandchildren and one great
grandchild. The Rev. H. A. Brannan, of Coleman,
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-25/1964 Column - 7 Page - 1 LOWELL
J. "JOE" SWANTON (16 JULY 1943 - ?) WANDA
L. SWANTON (1 JAN 1945 - ?) LORETTA
L. SWARTZ (14 SEP 1939 - 2 JUNE 1995) Loretta
L. (Lori) Swartz, 55, of Beaverton, died Friday, June 2, 1995 at home following
an illness of 1 year. Born Sept. 14, 1939 in Winona, Minn., she lived in
Beaverton since 1973 when she moved from Sterling Heights. Mr. Swartz was a
member of the St. Philip Catholic Church in Coleman. The former Loretta Webber
married William Swartz March 21, 1971 in Warren. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Michael and wife Laura Hammond of Gladwin; one daughter, Marie Tozier of
Beaverton; 2 stepdaughters, Dana and husband Jeff Meisel of Warren, and Angela
Swartz of Warren; 2 brothers, Wesley Webber of Sugar Grove, Ill., and Bruce
Webber of Rockdale, Il.; one sister, Cheryl Duellman of Mondovi, Wisc.; and 4
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mariann Hammond April
29, 1979 and a granddaughter, Melissa Tozier Jan. 22, 1991. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel with the Rev. Fatehr James G. Heller
officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Those planning
an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Hospice of
Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6 CAROLINE
G. SYKES (16 DEC 1923 - 5 OCT 1985) Caroline
G. Sykes, 61, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Clare
Community Hospital following a long illness. Born in Lansing on Dec. 16, 1923,
she came to Gladwin County 3 years ago from Saginaw. Surviving are 4 sons,
Charles of All-Bright Shores, Thomas of Saginaw and Dennis and Keith of
Detroit; 2 daughters, Mrs. Suzanne Culbertson of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Glenda
Harris of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Janie Fortune of Dearborn Heights; 15
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Aeron Davies officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1985 Column
- 4 Page - 2 JACQUELINE
K. SYKES (27 APRIL 1954 - 16 OCT 1986) BEAVERTON
WOMAN DIES IN MISHAP A Beaverton woman was fatally injured in a
2-car collison in Bay County Thursday afternoon, according to Bay City State
Police. Jacqueline Sykes, 32, of 1164 Walnut St., All-Bright Shores, was
fatally injured when she pulled onto Garfield Rd. from a US-10 exit ramp about
1:10 p.m., said Trooper Chris Lewis. He said Sykes apparently did not see the
oncoming vehicle as she started to turn south onto Garfield Rd. The northbound
car was driven by Dwight Kreager, 24, of Saginaw, and he was not injured. Skyes' 5-year-old daughter, Shanna, a
passenger in the car, was treated for minor injuries at Bay Medical Center and
released, authorities said. Neither Sykes nor her daughter was wearing a seat
belt, troopers said. Kreager was wearing a seat belt, they noted. Authorities said the accident remains under
investigation, but added it does not appear any tickets will be issued. Sykes's
obituary is on page 2. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column - 4 Page -
1 JACQUELINE
SYKES Jacqueline K. Sykes, 32, of 1164 Walnut St.,
All-Bright Shores, died Thursday, Oct. 16, of injuries sustained in an
auto-mobile accident in Bay county. Born in Flint, April 27, 1954, she moved to
Gladwin County in 1976 from Saginaw. The former Jacqueline Wilson, she was
married to Charles Sykes Oct. 6, 1972, in Saginaw. Besides her husband, she is survived by a
son, Charles, at home; 2 daughters, Sheila and Shawns, at home; her parents,
John and Doris Wilson of Roscommon; and 2 brothers, Randy of Lawrenceville, Ga.
and Terry of Roscommon. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Kathleen Bliss officiated and burial
was in Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column
- 3 Page – 2 THOMAS
N. SYLVESTER (1854 - 1936) T'S BENJAMIN
F. TARZWELL (24 DEC 1903 - 26 FEB 1973) Benjamin
F. Tarzwell, 69, of Beaverton, died Monday, Feb. 26, in the Midland Hospital
following an illness of one year. Born in Oscoda County on Dec. 24, 1903, he
had retired from Dow Chemical Co. in 1965. Following his retirement, he went to
Prudenville and had moved back to Beaverton January 6. Mr. Tarzwell operated a grocery store in
Beaverton from 1945 to 1952 and the Edenville IGA store for two years. He was a
32nd degree Mason in the Beaverton Lodge. He was married to the former Gladys
Eyre on June 10, 1925, in Bay City. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Robert of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Kent of Midland; two sisters, Mrs.
Florence Simon and Mrs. Irene Nichols both of Bay city; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. John Pruden will officiate
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held at 8
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-28/1973
Column - 3 Page - 2 GLADYS
A. (EYRE) TARZWELL (5 OCT 1903 - 1 JUNE 2000) Gladys
A. Tarzwell, 96, of Beaverton, died Thursday, June 1, 2000 at Stratford Village
Nursing Home of Midland. Born Oct. 5, 1903, in Bay City, she was the daughter
of Arthur and Effie Eyre. Gladys married Benjamin F. Tarzwell, June 10, 1925 in
Bay City. He preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1973. Gladys and Ben moved to Beaverton in 1945
and owned and operated the Beaverton IGA store until 1952 when they moved to
Edenville and operated the Edenville IGA store until 1954. Gladys worked for
Knepp’s clothing store in downtown Midland in the late 1950s to 1966. Upon
retirement she moved, with her husband, to Houghton Lake where they made a home
for several years. After her husband’s death, she moved into Beaverton Manor
where she lived until October 1999, when she entered Stratford Village. She
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Beaverton and a lifetime
member of the Beaverton Eastern Stars. Gladys loved to bowl, work in her flower
garden, play cards and drive her car. Surviving are one son, Robert and wife
Billie of Beaverton; one daughter, Mary Lou and husband Millard Kent of
Midland; five grandchildren, Randy, Rodney, and Scott Tarzwell, and Jennifer
Kent-Bryant and Carter Kent; eight great-grandchildren, Steven, Sara, Nicolas
and Andrea Tarzwell, Jordon, Haleigh and Benjamin Kent-Bryant, and Shea Kent;
and one brother, Merle Eyre of Bay City. She was preceded in death by twins, a
son and daughter; three brothers, Floyd, Kenneth, and Alvin; and one sister,
Helen, all of Bay City. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial was
in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First
United Methodist Church of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/2000
Column - 3 Page - 2 CLIFTON
M. TAYLOR (1914 - 1989) ESTHER
G. TAYLOR (4 DEC 1921 - 12 SEP 1982) Esther
G. Taylor, 60, of Roscommon, died at her home Sunday, Sept. 12. Born in Saginaw
on December 4, 1921, she moved to Roscommon from Lake in 1951. She was a member
of the First Congregational Church. Surviving are her husband, Clifton; one
son, Robert of Hudsonville; one daughter, Sandra Selbig of Port Orchard, Wash.;
her father, Fred Rise of Roscommon; 2 brothers; one sister; and 6 grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m.
from the Steurnel Funeral Home, Roscommon. The Rev. Thomas Bruno officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
09-15/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 ARLA
J. (POST) THOMPSON (22 DEC 1921 - 18 JUNE 1984) Arla
J. Thompson, 62, of 5444 Mangus Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, June 18, in the
Clare Nursing Home following a long illness. The former Arla Post, she was born
on December 22, 1921 in Midland and moved here four years ago from Genesee
County. She was married to Raymond Thompson and was a housewife. Besides her
husband, she is survived by her mother, Clara Post of Tampa , Fla.; and four
brothers, Floyd Post of Saginaw, Leland Post of Lomita, Calif., Duane Post of Whittier,
Calif. and Herbert Post of Placentia, Calif. Services will be held Thursday at
2:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel and burial will be in
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1984 Column - 6 Page - 2 RAYMOND
C. THOMPSON, SR (13 APRIL 1918 - 5 AUG 1984) Raymond
C. (Gabby) Thompson Sr., 66, of 5444 Mangus Rd., Beaverton, died
suddenly Sunday, Aug. 5, at his home. Born in Battle Creek on April 13, 1918,
he came to Gladwin County four years ago from Flint. He retired in 1978 as a
stock keeper at Fisher Body No. 1. He was a veteran of World War II and a
member of the Gladwin County Sheriff's Posse, Club 21 C. B. Club and the
Gladwin County VFW 7303. Mr. Thompson and the former Arla Post were married
January 29, 1971, in Flint. She preceded him in death June 18, 1984. Surviving are 2 sons, Raymond Jr. of Kansas
City, Mo. and Lewis of Flint; and 2 grandchildren. Rites will be held Thursday
at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore
will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 08-08/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 LEON
S. THURSTON (14 MARCH 1917 - 4 JULY 1991) Leon
S. Thurston, 74, of Midland, died Thursday, July 4, 1991, at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center. He was born in Grayling March 14, 1917. As a youth he
moved to Midland where he was raised and educated. He married the former
Harriet Hughes in Midland April 12, 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War
II in the European Theater. He worked at The Dow Chemical Company for 42 years,
retiring in 1976. Leon attended aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was a
life member of Midland VFW 3651, Dow Retirees and the Parkinson's Support
Group. He is survived by his wife, Harriet; sons
James (Sachyeo) Thurston of Denver, Douglas (Barbara) Thurston of Edenville,
Ronald (Barbara) Thurston of Sanford, Kim (Debra) Thurston of Nashville, Tenn.,
and Curtiss (Rosalyn) Thurston of Baton Rouge, La.; daughters Barbara (Jim)
Zimmerman of Midland, Connie (Richard) Brabaw of Sanford, Sherry (Jesse)
Gonzales of Freeland and Kathy Hansen of LaMase, Calif.; brothers Gordon
Thurston of Midland and Donald Thurston of Hope; sisters Joyce Austin of
Cadillac and Marion Laughton of Midland; sister-in-law Clara Thurston of
Midland; 21 grandchidren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 8, 1991, from Wilson Miller Funeral Home. The Rev. David Stout of
Aldersgate United Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home today
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Northeast Chapter of Parkinson's Support Group or
the Michigan Kidney Foundation. Midland Daily News dated 07-06/1991 Column - 5
Page - B6 CHRISTOPHER
ROGERS TOLLY (14 JUNE 1964 - 14 JUNE 1964) RITES FOR BABY The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Tolly,
of Hadley, was buried in Dale Cemetery following services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at
the Miner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Morris, of Hadley, officiating.
Christopher Rogers Tolly was born June 14 in Flint. Survivors in addition to
his parents are grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. John Tolly, of Niles, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Passmore, Traverse City; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Tolly and
Mrs. Gladys Guernsey, Beaverton; and great great grandmother Mrs. Lottie
Denzer, of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1964 Column - 7 Page -
2 JAMES
W. TOLLY, JR (19 MARCH 1956 - 9 APRIL 2002) James W. Tolly, James W. Tolly, Jr., age 46, went to
be with his Lord Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at his home on Guernsey Road in
Beaverton. He was born March 19, 1956 in Gladwin, the son of James Sr. and
Bonnie Tolly. Except for ten years of residency in Midland, he has resided in
Beaverton. He graduated from Beaverton High School in 1974. He was always a
sports enthusiast and diligent in exercising. He attended Community College for
two years. He was well versed in politics and world events. He was a member of
the Beaverton Baptist Church and was among the charter members, always faithful
in Bible reading. He is
survived by his parents, James and Bonnie; one sister, Gladys (Jerry) Scoby of
Mt. Pleasant; one brother, Kirk (Kris) of Munith; two nephews, Paul Scoby and
Andrew Tolly; and two nieces, Laurie Scoby and Karen Tolly. Additional
survivors are two aunts, Coralee (Frank) Foster of Beaverton and a favorite
aunt, Billie (John) Tolly of Niles; six uncles, George Rowley of Gladwin, Max
(Shirley) Guernsey of Beaverton, John Tolly of Niles, Richard (Bea) Tolly,
Lowell (Gert) Tolly, and Milton (Lillian) Tolly, all of Midland; as well as
numerous cousins. Jim will be deeply missed by his family. His family
received friends and relatives at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin on Sunday,
April 14. Funeral services for Jim were held Monday, April 15, 2002 at the
Beaverton Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Terhune and Rev. Brian Wright officiated.
Burial was in Dale Cemetery on Freeman Road. Gladwin County Record dated
04-09/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2 JOHN
ROGERS TOLLY, II (25 JUNE 1964 - 22 JULY 1964) SERVICES
HELD FOR INFANT SON John Rogers Tolly II, infant son of the Rev.
and Mrs. John R. Tolly, of Niles, died July 222 in the University of Chicago
Hospital of pneumonia, where he had been a patient for four days. He was born
on June 25, 1964, in Niles. Survivors besides his parents include, one brother,
Lanny, of Hadley; threee sisters, Jeannine, Kathleen adn Bonnie Louise, of
Niles; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Tolly, and Mrs. Roy Guersnsey, of
Beaverton; adn his great grandmother, Mrs. Lottie Denzer, of Beaverton. Services were held Friday, July 24, from the
Miner Chapel with Arthur L. Farrell, D. D., of Lansing officiating. Burieal was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1964 Column - 2 Page -
2 MELISSA
LOUISE TOZIER (9 MARCH 1984 - 22 JAN 1991) Melissa
Louise Tozier, 6, of 101 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1991, in
the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in
Lewiston, Maine, March 9, 1984, she moved to Gladwin County 4 years ago. She
attended the Beaverton Elementary School. Surviving are her mother, Marie Tozier; one
sister, Kimberly, at home; her grandparents, William and Loretta Swartz of
Beaverton and June Tozier of Maine. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Deacon Stanley Belanger officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1991 Column
- 3 Page - 2 ADELINE
"ADDA" MAE (FUHRMAN) TREMAINE (15 AUG 1884 - 25 JAN 1960) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. TREMAINE Mrs. Adda Mae Tremaine 75, died Monday,
January 25 at her home in Tobacco Township after an illness of about two
months. The former Miss Adda Mae Fuhrman, was born August 15, 1884 in Decatur,
Ind. She has lived in Gladwin County since and was married to Jay W. Tremaine
Sept. 28, 1911 in Midland. Survivors include her husband Jay W.; a son
Fuhrman of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Farrow fo Gladwin and Mrs.
Ruth Dubiel of Kawkawlin; two brothers, William Fuhrman of Greenville and
Hubert Fuhrman of Detroit, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church. Rev. Verne Summers willl officiate and burial
will be in Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Tremaine will be at the church from 12 o'clock
until the time of the service. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1960 Column -
6 Page - 1 ALICE
A. (NOBLE) TREMAINE (28 SEP 1857 - 3 JULY 1912) Alice,
wife of George W. Tremain, died July 3 at their home in Tobacco township. She
had been a sufferer for a long time with asthma and lung trouble. A husband and
one son remain to mourn her loss, beside a large circle of friends, by whom she
was held in high esteem. They had resided in Tobacco township many years.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1912 Column - 4 Page - 1 Alice
A. Noble was born Sept. 28, 1857, near Delta, Ohio and died at her home in
Tobacco township, July 3, 1912, aged 54 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was united
in marriage to George W. Tremain Dec. 12, 1879. One child was born to them, Jay
W. Tremain, who survives his mother. They moved to Michigan from Ohio in 1896,
being one of the pioneers of Tobacco township. She united with the Church of
Christ Sept. 8, 1897. She leaves to mourn, besides her son and his wife who
lived at home a husband, her mother, Mrs. E. N. Noble, two sisters, Mrs.
Rebekah Cottrell and Mrs. Jessie Onweller, William H. and James E. Noble of
Saginaw, Charles O. Noble of Beaverton besides a host of friends and neighbors.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1912 Column - 4 Page - 1 GEORGE
W. TREMAINE (6 JUNE 1839 - 16 FEB 1921) George
W. Tremain was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 6, 1839, and died in Tobacco
township, Gladwin county, Feb. 16, 1921, being 81 years, 8 months and 10 days
of age. He came to Boston when 18 years old and there met and married Miss
Lexie Cruickshank, April 27, 1864. After eight years of happy married life, she
died, leaving him with two little girls, one of whom is still living, Mrs.
Gertrude Marks of Morenci, Mich. Dec. 11, 1880, he married Miss Alice Noble
of Swanton, Ohio, who came with him to Tobacco township, Gladwin county, to
make a home. She was a great sufferer for years, and left for that better home
July 3, 1912. To this union was born one son, James W. He leaves besides these
six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He became a member of the Baptist church,
while a young man and was always a faithful helper in all that was good. He was
always genial and kind and made many friends wherever he was. He took great
pleasure even to the last in keeping well informed on the topics of the day. He
was a kind and loving husband and father, and will be greatly missed by both
relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1921 Column - 3 Page -
4 JAY
W. TREMAINE (10 FEB 1882 - MARCH 1961) SERVICES
HELD FOR JAY TREMAINE Jay W. Tremaine, 79, of Beaverton, died
Thursday following a two week illness. Born on Feb. 10, 1882, in Chicago, he
had been a resident of Gladwin County for more than 60 years. He was married
Sept. 28, 1911, to the former Adeline Mae Fuhrman in Midland. She preceded him
in death on Jan. 25, 1960. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louise
Farrow, of GLadwin, and Mrs. Ruth Dubiel, of Kawkawlin a son, Fuhrman, of
Beaverton; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Burial
was in the church cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1961 Column - 2
Page - 1 JUSTIN
AARON TREMAINE (16 SEP 1975 - 10 OCT 1975) - INFANT Justin
Aaron Tremain, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Tremain of Beaverton, died
suddenly Friday, Oct. 10, of asphyxiation at his home. He was born in Midland
on September 16, 1975. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother,
James II at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fuhrman Tremain and Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Sheets of Beaverton; great grandfather, Burley Sheets and great
grandmother, Mrs. Edith Fiedler of Beaverton. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-15/1975 Column - 5
Page - 2 ADAM
TSCHUPP (1863 - 1935) HATTIE
WAYNE TSCHUPP (1893 - 1949) LOVINA
E. TSCHUPP (1866 - 1928) EDITH
A. (COX) TYRE (3 APRIL 1903 - 8 JAN 1993) Edith
A. Tyre, 89, of Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1993, in the Mid Michigan
Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. She was born in Bay
City on April 3, 1903, and came to Gladwin County in 1965. The former Edith
Cox, she was married to Charles Tyre and he preceded her in death in 1972. Surviving are 3 sons, Lloyd of Beaverton,
Harold of Japan and Charles of Gladwin; one daughter, Carol Tyre of Beaverton;
2 sisters, Lillian Schegal and Alice Tyre of West Branch; 9 grandchildren and 6
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl. Rites were held Sunday at 6 p.m. from the
Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and burial was in the
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-13/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2 PENNY
SUE TYRE (1 SEP 1961 - 16 MARCH 1975) Penny
Sue Tyre, 13, daughter of Gladwin Sheriff's Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd Tyre of
Gladwin, died Sunday, March 16, at her home after an illness of four years.
Born in San Jose, Calif., on September 1, 1961, she moved to Detroit with her
parents in 1964 and to Gladwin County in 1968. Penny was an 8th grade student
in the Gladwin Intermediate school and a member of the Round Lake Baptist
Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by four
sisters, Terri, Tammy, Lori and Kristi, all at home; one brother, Steven, at
home; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Casebeer of Gladwin; and
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Tyre of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
03-19/1975 Column - 4 Page - 2 V'S ARCHIBALD
VAN DYKE (8 OCT 1870 - 4 MAY 1937) At
Northville, near Albany, New York, on October 8, 1870, life began for Archie
VanDyke, only child of Joseph and Carrie VanDyke. Three years later his father
died, and his mother returned to her former home near Portland, Michigan.
There, an dat Muir nearby, they lived together for nearly 10 years. When Archie
was about 14 years old, his mother was married to Lyman Moore, of Portland. For
the first time he was in a home with brothers and sisters: John, a half
brother, and Edith, a step sister. Here he spent his teens and some of the
years following, sturing up happy memories which he never forgot. He was 21 years old when he took the first
of three trips to Montana, spending in all about five years there. On returning
from the west, in the spring of '98, he went at once to meet Mina Crowel, whom
he had known since a visit to Woodland years before. A few days later, on April
23, they were married. The next month they set up their first home in Billings,
Gladwin county. The years that followed were difficult ones.
They had settled in a new country and it was hard to make a living. Three
children came, Leland, Ruth and Joseph, who helped to give significance to the
struggle. Good neighbors lived near who always helped, and so the years passed.
From Billings the family moved to Lansing, where they stayed four years, and
then to Beaverton near which they have lived near since. Known familiarly as Archie to friends and
neighbors wherever he has lived, he has always valued highly the human
relationships of life. His first thoughts were for his family, but his interest
never stopped within the small circle of his blood relation. He tried to be a
good neighbor, and he appreciated the good neighborliness of others. He was happy to be able to served the community
in school and township offices, which he filled continuously for more than 25
years. A member, first of the Baptist church and then of the Church of the
Brethren, his ideas in religion were simple and practical. He believed in
living, according to the knowledge he had, in loving his fellowmen sincerely,
and in doing his share of the world's work. The rest he left to God. He died
May 4. The loss of a husband and father and
relative is shared by Mina VanDyke, wife, and children, Mr. and Mrs. Leland VanDyke,
Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Killian and Joseph VanDyke, all of Beaverton, as well as by
four grandchildren and many other relatives. Those attending the funeral from
out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Detroit, Mr. an Mrs. Ernest Moore
of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Fred Towner of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. John Crowel of
Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Jud Phillips of Vermontville, Mrs. Welcome Snyder of
Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Henry of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Winey of
Lake Odessa. The funeral was Friday afternoon, May 7, at
the Church of the Brethren. It was in charge of Elder Perry Arnold and Rev.
Arthur Warner. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-19/1937 Column - 5 Page - 4 ARMINA
MARGARET (CROWELL) VAN DYKE (3 FEB 1868 - 25 MARCH 1952) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR MRS. VANDYKE Mrs. Armina Van Dyke, 84, a well known
pioneer resident of Beaverton for many years died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Lavon Killian, in Beaverton, Tuesday evening, following a long illness. The daughter of Enos and Hannah Mohler
Crowell, she was born February 3, 1868 near Bradford, Ohio. On April 23, 1898
she was married to Archie Van Dyke at Woodland, Michigan, comingt to Gladwin
county that same year. With the exception of four years spent in Lansing her
life has been spent in this community. She is a charter member of the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren, and has always been active in the work of the Sunday
school, the church, and the ladies aid, as long as her health permitted. In her
earlier days she taught public school, and was always a faithful Sunday School
teacher. Her husband passed away May 14, 1937. She is survived by two sons, Leland of
Beaverton, and Joseph of Alma; one daughter, Mrs. Lavon Killian of Beaverton;
six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha
Crowell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday,
March 28, at 2 p.m. from the Church of the Brethren with the pastor, the Rev.
Ernest Jehnsen, officiating. Interment will be made in Dale cemetery. Friends
may see Mrs. Van Dyke at the home of her daughter, after Wednesday evening.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-26/1952 Column - 2 Page - 1 DONALD
A. VAN DYKE (1929 - 1930) LELAND
A. VAN DYKE (10 AUG 1899 - 3 JUNE 1966) DIES
SUDDENLY AT HOME Leland A. Van Dyke, 66, died suddenly
Friday, June 3, at his hom in Gladwin. Born Aug. 10, 1899, in Billings
Township, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Van Dyke. He and the former
Miss Martha Witkoske were married in Milford June 10, 1928. After retiring from
farming several years ago, Mr. VanDyke operated a motel at Harrison for seven
years. He was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and of the
County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, Martha; two daughters,
Mrs. Edna Beaver, of Tuscon, Ariz., and Mrs. Marlene Joseph of Charlotte; seven
grandchildren; a brother Joseph of Alma; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Killian of
Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating.
Interment was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-08/1966
Column - 3 Page - 1 LINDA
LEE VAN DYKE (29 JAN 1942 - 8 APRIL 1942) Prayer Services Held for Infant Daughter Prayer services were held Friday morning at 10:00
o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Leland Van Dyke in Tobacco township for their
ten weeks old daughter, Linda Lee. Rev. Perry Hoover of the Church of the
Brethern officiated. Linda Lee was born January 29, 1942, premature, and
when one week old was taken to the St Mary's hospital in Saginaw and placed in
an incubator where she remained until her death April 8. Surviving besides her parents are two sisters, Edna
Ruth, 11, and Marlene 6,. Two grandmothers, Mrs Archie Van Dyke of Tobacco
township and Mrs Bert Longstreth of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
4-15/1942 Column – 1 Page – 4. MARTHA
VAN DYKE (1910 - 1997) GRANT
VAN SCHAICK (1859 - 1 NOV 1905) Grant
VanSchaick, living near Beaverton, who was seriously injuries by being caught
under a log, reported last week, died Nov. 1, from effects of the accident. He
leaves a family. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-10/1905 Column - 5 Page - 5 HORACE
A. VAN SCHAICK (11 JAN 1886 - 24 DEC 1967) RITES
TODAY FOR MR. VANSCHAICK Horace A. VanSchaick, 81, of Beaverton, died
at his home early Sunday morning after an illness of two and a half months.
Born in Genesee County on Jan. 11, 1886, he came to Gladwin County 31 years ago
from Paris, Mich. Mr. VanSchaick was a retired well driller. He was married to
the former Lillian Swiger on Sept. 7, 1918, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
granddaughter. A son, Donald, preceded him in death. Rites were held today
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Lester A. Kline
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-27/1967 Column - 2 Page - 1 LILLIAN
(SWIGER) VAN SCHAICK (10 OCT 1889 - 15 FEB 1979) Mrs.
Lillian VanSchaick, 89, of 404 Mountain, Bay City, died Thursday, Feb. 15, in
Bay Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Paris on October 10, 1889,
she lived in Gladwin County from 1936 to 1970. The former Lillian Swiger, she
was married to Horace VanSchaick on September 7, 1918, in Flint. He preceded
her in death on December 24, 1967. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Madge Berger
of Big Rapids; 3 brothers, Carl of Cadillac, Paul of Reed City and Charles of
Paris; one grandchild and 2 great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 3
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-21/1979 Column - 6 Page - 2 ROSE
E. "ROSA" (PAYNE) VAN SCHAICK (17 SEP 1882 - 27 APRIL 1954) Mrs.
Rosa E. VanSchaik, 71, a life-time resident of Beaverton, passed away on
Tuesday, May 27, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith McMaster in Detroit.
Rosa E. Payne was born in Beaverton on September 17, 1882. She was married to
Emery VanSchaik in Beaverton in 1913. He preceded her in death in May, 1953.
Three months ago when Mrs. VanSchaik became ill; she went to Detroit to live
with her daughter. Surviving besides Mrs. McMaster, are one
son, E. C. VanSchaik, of Flint; a brother, Edson Payne, of Flint; also a
grandson, James McMaster, of Detroit. Funeral services will be held from the
Beaverton Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. The Rev.
Laurence Grubaugh of the Beaverton Methodist church will officiate, and burial
will be made in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. VanSchaik will be at the Hall Funeral
Home until Friday at 12:30, and at the church until the time of service.
Gladwin County Record 04-28/1954 Column - 2 Page - 1 WILLIAM
EMERY E. VAN SCHAICK (27 APRIL 1884 - 8 MAY 1953) HEART
ATTACK FATAL TO BEAVERTON MAN Funeral services for William Emery E.
VanSchaick, 69, were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Beaverton Presbyterian
church. The Rev. Larry Grubaugh, of the Methodist church, officiated and burial
was made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. VanSchaick died suddenly on Friday of a
heart attack, when he was attempting to free his car from the mud on a side
road in Tobacco township, where it became stuck on his return from a fishing
trip with his wife. Coroner Donald W. Hall said that death was caused by a
heart condition. He was born on April 27, 1884, in Genesee
county and married Miss Rose E. Payne of Beaverton on September 29, 1915.
Surviving, besides his wife, are one son, E. C. Grant VanSchaick, of Flint; one
daughter, Mrs. Edith L. McMaster, of Detroit; a brother, Horace, of Beaverton;
also one grandchild. Pallbearers were Don Ross, Claude Fairchild,
Lester Burr, Dave Broka, George Lane and Ray Perry. Gladwin County Record
05-13/1953 Column - 3 Page - 1 BABY
BOY VOELCK (? - 1952) BABY
GIRL VOELCK (- OCT 1950) CHRISTIAN
VOELCK (1897 - 1968) HAZEL
M. VOELCK (1897 - 1976) JOHN
C. VOELCK (1925 - ?) NINA
MARIE VOELCK (1925 - 2001) CHARLES
W. VOORHEES (10 DEC 1917 - 18 APRIL 1989) Charles
W. Voorheis, 71, of 4467 Bay Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, April 18,
1989, in the Valley Lutheran Hospital, Mesa, Ariz. Born in Flint, Dec. 10,
1917, he moved to Gladwin County in 1985 from Flint. Mr. Voorheis was an office
clerk for Chevrolet Manufacturing in Flint until retiring in January 1977,
after 24 years. He was treasurer of the Fountain of The Sun Little Theatre
Group and a charter member of the East Valley Church of the Brethren in Mesa.
Mr. Voorheis and the former Grace Shock were married Nov. 26, 1948, in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Richard of Palatine, Ill, and Larry of Mt. Pleasant; one daughter, Mrs. Jack
(Judith) Sanders of Port Huron; 3 brothers, Harry of Lake Wales, Fla., Clifford
of Edenville and John of Orange Park, Fla.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Anna Kinzel and
Clare Voorheis of Farwell and Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Flint; and 7
grandchildren. A brother, Erwin and a sister, Leatha, preceded him in death. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Michael Clark officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the East
Valley Church of the Brethren or the American Lung Association. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-26/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 GRACE
ERMA (SHOCK) VOORHEES (1925 - ?) W'S ELLA
V. WAGONER-WAGNER (? - ?) FRED
BLISS WAGONER-WAGNER (18 AUG 1885 - 20 OCT 1976) Fred
B. Wagner, 91, of Lapeer, died Wednesday, October 20, at Lapeer County Medical
Facility following an illness of 4 months. Born in Tobacco Township, Gladwin
County, August 18, 1895, he was the son of Moses and Jane Wagner. Surviving are 3 brothers, George and Stanley
of Lapeer, and Justus of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Eva Truax of Lapeer; and
several nieces and nephews. Services were held Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at
Baird-Newton Funeral Home, Lapeer, with the Rev. Arnold Bracy officiating and
at the Dale Methodist Church, Beaverton, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Vernon
Wyllys, officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-03/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2 GEORGE
CHRISTOPHER WAGONER-WAGNER (26 APRIL 1887 - 26 JUNE 1977) JANE
ANN (FREEMAN) WAGONER-WAGNER (6 JULY 1868 - 27 JULY 1935) Pioneer Tobacco Twp. Resident Dies Here Rev. Raymond Norton conducted services at the
Methodist Episcopal church at Dale Tuesday. July 30, at 1 p.m. for Mrs. Moses Wagoner. Burial
was at Dale cemetery. Mrs. Wagoner died July 27, 1935. She was born July 6,
1868 in Genesee county and had lived in Tobacco township 50 years. Her husband died March 8, 1930. She is survived by
seven children, George, Jess and William, at home; Mrs. Joe Long in Midland county;
Fred and Stanley and Mrs. Eva Truax of Lapeer; five brothers, Eugene, George
and Garfield Freeman of Beaverton, and Levi and Solon Freeman of Hulbert.
Gladwin County Record dated 7-31/1935 Column – 1 Page – 4. JULIA
REBECCA (ROBINSON) WAGONER-WAGNER (15 OCT 1900 - 29 JUNE 1955) Rites Saturday for Mrs. Justus Wagner Mrs. Julia R. Wagner 54, of Tobacco township, passed
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Grant, in Beaverton, June 29, after
an illnes of about two months. Julia R. Robinson was born in Flushing on
October 15, 1900, and came to Gladwin with her parents in 1901. She married
Justus E. Wagner on Feb. 9, 1921, at Beaverton. Mrs. Wagner is survived by her husband, Justus;
three daughters, Mrs. Marie R. Grant of Beaverton,Mrs. Lizzie J. Clauss and
Elnora Wagner, of Midland; a son, Marvin J., at home; a sister, Mrs. Eugene Freeman
Sr., of Beaverton; a brother, Daniel Robinson, of Freeland; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. at
the Dale Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating. Burial
will be in the Dale cemetery. She will be taken to her home Friday morning.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-29/1955 Column – 6 Page – 1. JUSTUS
EUGENE "TESS" WAGONER-WAGNER (5 AUG 1894 - 13 JUNE 1984) Justus
E. (Jess) Wagner, 89, of 3032 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died at his home
Wednesday, June 13, after a long illness. Born in Beaverton on August 5, 1894,
he had spent his lifetime in Beaverton. He was a farmer and a veteran of World
War I. Mr. Wagner was married to the former Julia Robinson on February 9, 1921,
in Beaverton. She preceded him in death June 29, 1955. Surviving are one son, Marvin of Beaverton;
3 daughters, Mrs. Jacob (Marie) Grant of Beaverton, Mrs. Mike (Lizzie) Clauss
of Midland and Mrs. Elnora Puzar of Utica; 13 grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Aeron Davies officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1984 Column
- 4 Page - 2 MOSES
WAGONER-WAGNER (6 SEP 1853 - 8 MARCH 1929) The funeral of Moses Wagoner, who died Friday
morning was held at the church Sunday afternoon. Many relatives of the
deceased- were in attendance and the church was well filled. Services were
conducted by the Rev. William McKimmy. Gladwin County Record dated 3-14/1929
Column – 1 Page – 8. WILLIAM
MILTON WAGONER-WAGNER (11 OCT 1906 - 22 AUG 1942) THE OLD ADAGE, about lightning not striking twice in
the same place doesn't apply to the Wagner brothers' farm. The lightning bolt which
killed William Wagner Saturday afternoon was the third to strike the steel roof of the barn since
it was erected in 1921. On the other two occasions no serious damage was done.
Gladwin County Record dated 8-26/1942 Column – 1 Page – 1. WAGNER BROS. BARN BURNS FIRE WHICH destroyed this barn in Tobacco township
Saturday afternoon was caused by a lightning bolt which killed William Wagner
as he stood in the doorway. Gladwin County Record dated 8-26/1942 Column – 6
Page – 1. Fire Destroys Livestock and Barn in Tobacco Township A Bolt of lightning ended the life of William Ms
Wagner, 36, of Tobacco township, Saturday in a severe, thunderstorm that
covered most of Gladwin county. The lightning also started a barn fee on: the
Wagner Brother's farm, that resulted in the cremation, of a $1,000 Grand
Champion shorthorn, bull, nine other purebred shorthorns and a horse. More than
75 tons of hay, haying equipment and a farm wagon were also destroyed in-
the- blaze. Two purebred calves managed to escape from the
burning building. The Wagner Brothers are among the oldest Shorthorn breeders' in
Gladwin county and" their breeding stock commanded premium prices
throughout the State. They had refused $1,000 for the herd sire that was
cremated in Saturday's fire and had exhibited him at the International
Livestock Exposition in Chicago and at several State- Fairs. One of the young
Shorthorn bulls that died in the fire had been consigned to the Lapeer Beef
Sale scheduled for this October. The 9 young animals that perished in the fire
ranged in age from 2½ to 15 months and' were offspring of Wagner's famous herd
sire, Raviha Master. Barn Bursts Into Flames A sister-in-law of William Wagner, Mrs. Julia
Wagner, told Sheriff Ray Cowell, of Gladwin county, who investigated, that she had been talking
to her brother-in-law only a few seconds before his death. She said he had been putting hay into the barn
during the day but a heavy rain started shortly before the tragedy and he had taken a team of horses
to the barn to unhitch them. When he finished he stood in the doorway of the barn and she
stood on the porch of the home and they talked for several minutes. Mrs. Wagner
then turned and had just passed through the doorway of the home when she heard tremendous clap of
thunder, followed by a noise that sounded like an explosion. She ran outside in
time to see a great cloud of smoke come from the barn and the entire structure
burst into flames. Attempts to Free Livestock She raced to the burning building and saw the body
of her brother-in-law lying on the floor of the barn about four feet inside the
doorway where he had been hurled by the force of the bolt. Because the body was near the door she first
attempted to free the livestock from their stalls. One of the horses followed her without difficulty
but the second pulled free and dashed back into the then fiercely burning building where he died. A neighbor, Harold Eddy, attracted by the flames,
arrived as she was leading the animal outside and together they carried Mr
Wagner's body to safety. Sheriff Cowell and Coroner Harry Rogers said Mr Wagner
had been killed instantly by the bolt which evidently struck the barn above the
door and traveled down to the ground by passing through his body on its way.
The body was; badly burned about the head, faee, and legs and some of the hair
had been singed off. His right shoe was ripped practically off the foot
and the leather in both shoes was badly burned. Large Crowd Gathers A crowd of more than 150 persons, from Beaverton and
the surrounding countryside, gathered at the Wagner farm within a short time after the
lightning bolt struck at 2:30 p.m. The barn burned burned so quickly, however, that
it was but a heap of smoking ruins by the time sufficient fire-fighting help
arrived. A large straw stack outside the ruined building burned far into the
night as the flames ate their way through it. Perry Cowell, a neighbor, was one of the first to arrive
at the scene of the fire. He reported that it was physically impossible to
enter the barn because of the intense heat. The bellowing of the suffering
animals was terrible to hear, but the blinding smoke prevented Sheriff Ray
Cowell from shooting the animals in their stalls. Neighbors Help Out Friends and neighbors'- gathered at the Wagner place
Monday to help with farm chores and work in the hay field. A group of 35
neighbor men folks assisted in housing 30 acres of second cutting alfalfa. Ernest Nunn, Beaverton township farmer,
drove 7 miles to assist his unfortunate neighbors in their hour of sorrow. The
barn destroyed by the fire was one of the finest in the county. It was a frame
structure with a metal roof and was about 40 feet wide and 80 feet long. Building
and livestock losses in the fire were etsimated at upwards of $15,000. The
Wagners had only $3,500 in insurance—$2,000 on the barn and $1,500 on the
livestock. The barn was built in 1921. Funeral Held Tuesday Funeral services for Mr Wagner were held Tuesday at
2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Wagner was born
in Tobacco township on October 11,. (continued on page 8) Wagner Fire (Continued from Page 1) 1906. He was the son of Moses Wagner and Jane
(Freeman) Wagner. He spent his entire life in Tobacco township and assisted his
brothers in the establishment of their successful herd of Beef Shorthorn
cattle. He had never married. Surviving are four brothers, George and Jesse, of
Tobacco township, and Fred and Stanley, of Lapeer; two sisters, Mrs Joe Long,
of Beaverton township, and Mrs Eva Truax, of Lapeer; four uncles, Eugene, Gar and George Freeman, of Tobacco
township, and Levi Freeman, of Hurlburt; as well as many other relatives and friends. Gladwin
County Record dated 8-26/1942 Column – 3 Page – 8. HARRY
A. "JOE" WALKER (28 SEP 1903 - 3 MAY 1988) Joe
Walker, 84, of 3215 W. Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 3, in the Clare
Community Hospital, after a short illness. Born in Fairview, W. Va., Sept. 28,
1903, he moved to Gladwin County in 1937. Mr. Walker was pumper for Sun Oil Co.
and retired in November 1970 after 25 years. He was a member of the Beaverton
United Methodist Church. Mr. West and the former Mary Fordyce, were married
Jan. 6, 1923, in Oakland, Md. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Richard (Lucille) Roehrs, Mrs. Erma Perry and Mrs. Dale
(Joanne) Brown of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Edith Himerick of Hartford, Conn.;
8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded
him in death. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-04/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARY
O. (FORDYCE) WALKER (15 AUG 1907 - 14 MARCH 1993) Mary
O. Walker, 85, of 3215 W. Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, March 14, 1993 in
the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center-Midland, after a short illness. Born
in Fairview, W. Va., Aug. 15, 1907, she moved to Gladwin County in 1937 from
West Virginia. She worked as a Bell Telephone operator in Beaverton until the
dial telephones came in. Mrs. Walker was a member of the Beaverton United
Methodist Church. The former Mary Fordyce, she was married to Harry A. (Joe)
Walker on Jan. 6, 1923 in Oakland, Md. and he died May 3, 1988. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Richard
(Lucille) Roehrs, Mrs. Erma Perry and Mrs. Dale (Joanne) Brown, all of
Beaverton; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great
grandchild. Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. David K. Stewart officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Memorials may be made to the
Beaverton United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 03-17/1993
Column - 3 Page - 2 ELIZABETH
WALLIS (1 DEC 1911 - 23 MAY 2001) Elizabeth
Wallis, 89, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at the Gladwin Living
Centre, Gladwin, following a long illness. Born Dec. 1, 1911 in New Allouez,
she was the daughter of William and Eliza (Stevens) James. She lived in Gladwin
County since 1964 and previously lived in Flint. Elizabeth married Joseph C. Wallis,
May 13, 1933 in Flint. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a bookkeeper
for Hollingsworth Trucking Company in Flint. Surviving are one daughter, Bethany and
husband Gerald Wolpert of Gladwin; two grandsons, Gregory and wife Vicki
Wolpert and Geoffrey Wolpert, all of Gladwin; one great-granddaughter,
Jacqueline Manges of Gladwin; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by two brothers. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at the
Dale United Methodist Church, Beaverton with Pastor Fred LaMere officiating.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2 JOEL
JAMES WALLIS (1 MARCH 1901 - 20 OCT 1979) JOSEPH
C. WALLIS (14 NOV 1903 - 9 DEC 1997) Joseph
C. Wallis, 94, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997 at Bortz Nursing Home in
West Branch after a long illness. Born Nov. 14, 1903 in Madron, England, he
lived in Gladwin since 1964 and previously lived in Flint. Joseph married the
former Elizabeth James, May 13, 1933 in Flint. He had been employed by Chevrolet
Manufacturing in Flint as a foreman in the material department, retiring in
1964 after 39 years. Besides his wife he is survived by one
daughter, Beth J. and husband Gerald Wolpert of Gladwin; two grandsons; and one
great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with
Pastor David Penniman officiaiting. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may wish to consider memorials to Dale Methodist Church building fund. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-17/1997 Column - 3 Page - 2 NELLA
M. (HILL) WALTER (1904 - 1994) GLADYS
IRENE (BLADES) WALTERS (19 JUNE 1940 - 18 SEP 1985) Gladys
I. Walters, 45, of 1100 W. Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, in
the Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, after a short illness.
Born in Beaverton June 19, 1940, she had spent her lifetime there. She was a
member of the Albright Shores Eagles Auxiliary 3655. The former Gladys Blades
was married to James H. Walters Dec. 16, 1956, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, James of Beaverton, Harvey of Orange Park, Fla and Greg of Coleman; 2
daughters, Mrs. Terry (Cindy) Rodabaugh of Gladwin and Michelle, at home; her
parents, William and Mildred Blades of Beaverton; one brother, Cecil of
Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Peterson and Mrs. Wilma Maxwell of Beaverton;
and 5 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. An Eagles Auxiliary memorial service was held
Friday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-25/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 JAMES
ROBERT WALTERS (9 NOV 1958 - 5 JULY 1990) James
R. Walters, 31, of 385 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Thursday, July 5, 1990, in
the Veterans Medical Facility, Saginaw, after a long illness. Born in Clare,
Nov. 9 1958, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Walters graduated
from Beaverton High School in 1977 and joined the National Guard. He then went
into the Navy in 1978, and received a medical retirement in June 1984. Surviving are his father, James of
Beaverton; 2 brothers, Harvey of Green Cove Springs, Fla. and Greg of
Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Cindy Rodabaugh and Mrs. Michelle Phelps of
Beaverton; grandparents, William and Mildred Blades of Beaverton and Mrs. Opal
Olds of Averill. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys, Sept. 18,
1985. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. A graveside military service was
conducted by the Gladwin County VFW 7303. Gladwin County Record dated
07-11/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 CHAD
WALTON (1979 - ?) DONALD
WALTON (1929 - 2002) INEX
WALTON (1930 - ?) ALICE
PEARL (RAU) WARD (1 AUG 1909 - 2 NOV 2000) Alice
Pearl Ward, 91, of Midland and formerly of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 200
at Tendercare Nursing Facility following a lingering illness. Born Aug. 1, 1909
in S. Whitley, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice
(Lindower) Rau. Alice married Ralph Ward, Sept. 21, 1935 in Midland. He
preceded her in death in 1965. She was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church
in Midland. Surviving are one son, Daryl and wife Sally
of Coleman; one daughter, Martha Kay Richey of St. Petersburg, Fla.; seven
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two
brothers and five sisters. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton with Rev. David Koski officiating.
Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-08/2000 Column - 3 Page - 2 CHARLES
E. WARD (19 MARCH 1887 - 27 MAY 1949) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO CHAS. WARD Funeral services for Charles E. Ward, 62,
were held on Sunday, May 29, at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, with the
Rev. Ernest Jehnsen officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Ward
passed away at his home in Beaverton after an illness of more than 15 years,
having been confined to his bed for the past two and a half years. He was born
on March 19, 1887, in Montgomery county, Ohio, the son of Frank and Anna Landis
Ward. In 1912 he came to Gladwin county, and bought land which he cleared for a
home. He was married to Grace Rau, May 6, 1914, living on their farm in Tobacco
township until 1943, when the family moved to Beaverton. He was a member of the
Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Grace; one daughter,
Winifred; one brother, Harrison, of Sidney, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. E. W.
Winemiller and Mrs. Harry Slagle, of Sidney, Ohio, and Mrs. Raymond Cromer, of
Houston, Ohio. Pallbearers were Harold Winemiller, John Sagle, Glenn Arnold,
Rollin Lanphierd, Allen Rau and James Rau. Gladwin County Record dated
06-08/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1 GRACE
M. (RAU) WARD (18 JAN 1893 - 18 OCT 1987) Mrs.
Grace M. Ward, 94, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 18, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Putnam County, Ohio, Jan.
18, 1893, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and Beaverton Farm Bureau. The former
Grace Rau, she married Charles Ward in 1913 in Beaverton. He preceded her in
death in 1949. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gordon
(Winifred) Dugan of Beaverton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Vida Arnold of Holland, Mrs. Fay
Lanphierd of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Alice Ward of Midland; and 3 grandsons. Two
brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Beaverton Fire Department Equipment Fund. Gladwin County Record dated
10-21/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOHN
WESLEY WARD (7 JUNE 1860 - 25 DEC 1940) JOHN
WARD DIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY John Wesley Ward, son of Isaac and Nancy
Ward, was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, June 7, 1860, and passed away
December 25, 1940. He was 80 years old. He was united in marriage to Barbara
Landis in 1880 and who died in 1884. Of this union one child survives, Alpha G.
Ward of Piqua, Ohio. On August 16, 1885 he was united in marriage to Martha
Hollinger in Dark county, Ohio, and resided in that state until 1910 when he
moved his family to Michgian and has resided in the Beaverton locality for the
last 30 years. Born to this union were 11 children---six
boys: William, John F., Jacob L., Jesse C., George Z., and Ralph R.; also five
daughters, Ella Ward, Bessie Snyder, Rella Wright, Madonna Shaffer, and Emma
Fairchild. Surviving him is his brother, Frank of Houston, Ohio; a sister,
Alice Deeter, of Dayton, Ohio; all of his children, except on daughter Ella,
who died in infancy; 27 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. John W. Ward united with the Brethren Church
in his youth and remained a faithful member until his death. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-31/1940 Column - 7 Page - 4
MARTHA
WARD (1865 - 1932) RALPH
R. WARD (1900 - 1965) DANIEL
WARK (ABT. 1927 - 11 AUG 2003) Daniel
Wark, age 76, of Beaverton, loving husband, father, grandfather, went to be
with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, after a lingering illness. Dan was born
on a farm in Akron, Michigan. The son of the late Wesley and Myrtle (Bell)
Wark, Dan graduated from Akron High School in 1945, joined the U.S. Navy in
1945 and served during WWII. After being honorabley discharged from the Navy,
Dan hired in at the Buick assembly plant in Flint. He went to the G.M. Tech
Center where he received his degree as a machinist. He then transferred to Bay
City Chevrolet plant in 1953. He had 36 1/2 years at G.M. before his retirement
in 1985. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Rose, of
52 years, as well as their four children, Linda and Jeff Kintner; Edward and
Debbie Wark; Vickie Buzzell; and Jack and Sandy Wark; nine grandchildren; one
great grandchild; sister Margaret Kraych and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by brothers Donald and Ralph Wark. Dan enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities,
including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a club scout leader in Bay City
schools for six years. Dan built beautiful musical instruments such as Hammered
Dulcimers and Mountain Dulcimers, and belonged to several music groups in the
area and in Florida. He also enjoyed playing the mandolin. Dan and Rose enjoyed
going to Zephyrillis, Florida, in the winter months. They were avid square
dancers for many years. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Aug.
14, 2003, 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross St., Beaverton, Michigan,
with Wayne Shidler officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home,
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Tobacco Twp.
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo
Clinic and Heartland Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 08-13/2003 Column - 6
Page - 2 ORVIE
FAY WARREN (22 JULY 1907 - 11 OCT 1907) VICTOR
H. WARREN (23 MARCH 1895 - 28 AUG 1896) CHARLES
E. WATERMAN (1882 - 1973) FLORA
M. WATERMAN (1893 - 1975) WILLIAM
LOUIS WATERMAN (27 APRIL 1914 - 25 SEP 1997) HAROLD
L. WEHRLE (14 MAY 1916 - 3 NOV 1998) Harold
L. Wehrle, 82, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Midland after a short illness. Born May 14, 1916 in Detroit, he lived in
Gladwin County 24 years and previously lived in Wayne. He was a U.S. Navy
veteran, serving in World War II and a member of VFW Post 7303, Gladwin County.
Harold married the former Mildred Brown, Oct. 28, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, Ind. He
worked as a supervisor, machine repair, for General Motors, hydramatic plant in
Willow Run for 24 years, retiring in 1974. Besides his wife he is survived by five
daughters, Shirleen and husband Rexford of Ypsilanti, Georgann and husband
Robert Hendrix of Wayne, Holly and husband Timothy Cusatis of White Lake, Terri
and husband Donald Doane, and Teena and husband Ron Sanger, all of Beaverton;
12 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hall
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial was
in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. A VFW 7303 military graveside
service was held. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite
charity. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1998 Column - 2 Page - 2 MILDRED
MARCELLA (BROWN) WEHRLE (24 ARPIL 1920 - 15 NOV 1999) Mildred
M. Wehrle, 79, of Beaverton, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999 at Saint Mary's in
Saginaw after a long illness. Born April 24, 1920, she lived in Gladwin County
25 years and previously lived in Wayne. Mildred married Harold L. Wehrle, Oct.
28, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, Ind. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was a
home-maker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary 7303. Surviving are five daughters, Shirleen and
husband Rexford Emerson of Ypsilanti, Georgann and husband Robert Hendrix of
Wayne, Holly and husband Timothy Cusatis of White Lake, Terri and husband
Donald Doane, and Teena and husband Ron Sanger, all of Beaverton; 12
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents and one brother. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Rev. David Stewart officiating.
Burial will be in Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral
home tomorrow (Thursday) 3 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the
donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1999 Column - 5
Page - 2 AMANDA
(FOX) WEINHOLDT (20 JULY 1892 - 5 DEC 1984) Amanda
Weinholdt, 92, formerly of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Greenridge
Nursing Home, Big Rapids. Born in North Carolina July 20, 1892, she came to
Gladwin County in 1916. She was married to Julius Weinholdt Jan. 8, 1916, in
Gladwin. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1960, in Beaverton. Surviving are 2 nephews, Sherman Perry of
Gladwin and Edison Perry of Independence, Mo.; and one niece, Eva Newman of
Clare. Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home.
Elder Leon Methner officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-12/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 DARLENE
F. WEINHOLDT (1844 - 1926) JOSEPH
JOHN WEINHOLDT (14 SEP 1840 - 1918) Joseph
John Weinholdt died Tuesday night, Dec. 11, 1918, at his home in Tobacco
township. He was born in Mechlenburg-Schwerin, Germany, Sept. 14, 1840, and
came to America on the fall of 1856, and located in Canada, where he lived 37
1/2 years. May 17, 1894, he came to Michigan and settled in Tobacco township,
where he has since made his home. He was married three times. He is survived by
his wife and son. Services were held Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated
12-12/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 Joseph
John Weinholdt died at his home in Tobacco township after an illness of eight
years, Dec. 10, 1918, at 8:15 in the evening, aged 78 years, two months and 26
days. He was born Sept. 14, 1840, at Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. He came to
America in the fall of 1856, and located in Aliss township, Renfroh county,
Ontario. He was married May 3, 1884, to Emelia Smith, who died in October,
1877. To this union eight children were born, four of whom survive him, John,
Christopher, William and Henry, all living in Canada. In 1872 he became a naturalized
citizen of Canada. Later he was married to Bertha A. Hass, who
died May 24, 1892. Two children were born to them --- Julius A. C., living at
home, and Mrs. Anna May Kunold of Canada. After living a widower two years he
was married to Fredericka Caroline Richter, May 9, 1894, who survives him. On
May 17, 1894, they moved on a farm in Tobacco township, where they have since
resided. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church
April 1, 1855. During his last illness he longed to be relieved of his suffering
to go to meet his God. He said to his wife a short time before his death that
he knew now he would depart this life, as he saw the heavens opened. He died so
peacefully and easily that his family hardly had time to reach his bedside
beforee he drew his last breath. Services were conducted Thursday morning, Dec.
12, from the home by Rev. P. A. Arnold. Interment took place in Dale cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 JULIUS
WEINHOLDT (1887 - 15 JAN 1960) TOBACCO
TOWNSHIP FARMER DIES Julius
Weinholdt, 73, died January 15th, at his home in Tobacco Township after a short
illness. Mr. Weinholdt was born in Ontario, Canada and married the former Miss
Amanda Fox. A retired farmer, he has resided in Gladwin County since the age of
eight years. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; a
step-sister, Mrs. Mary Perry of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Miner Funeral Home, with
the Rev. Carl Hilbert officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-20/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1
BARBARA
JEAN WENTWORTH (1929 - 27 MARCH 1935) FINAL
RITES FOR GIRL FIRE VICTIM Funeral services were held Friday afternoon
at Dale for Barbara Jean Wentworth, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Wentworth of Tobacco township who was burned to death in a kerosene lamp
tragedy at the Wentworth home Wednesday night. The Wentworths had gone away for
the evening, leaving Barbara Jean and an infant child in the care of the hired
girl. When filling the lamp about 8 o'clock fuel had apparently leaked
out and later caused the explosion. When the lamp exploded, spraying the room
with burning oil, the girl grabbed the baby and ran out of the house. The six
year-old Barbara Jean, she said, was following her. But Barbara Jean either
became dazed in the smoke, or else ran back into the house, for her body was
found inside when flames had finally consumed the building. Brief services were first held at Ray
Wentworth's near Dale, before burial in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-03/1935 Column - 3 Page - 1 HELEN
IRENE WENTWORTH (28 NOV 1898 - 12 OCT 1982) Helen
M. Wentworth, 83, of 5026 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct.
12, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Findley, Ohio, on November 28,
1898, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was the former owner of
the Wentworth Coal and Oil Co. with her husband. Mrs. Wentworth was a member of
the Dale United Methodist Church. The former Helen Myers she was married to
Ray Wentworth on November 27, 1928, in Findley, Ohio. He preceded her in death
on April 5, 1965. Surviving are nephews and nieces. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 RAY
D. WENTWORTH (25 JULY 1910 - 05 APRIL 1965) ILLNESS
TAKES RAY WENTWORTH Ray D. Wentworth, 54, one of Gladwin
County's best known businessman, died Monday evening in University Hospital,
Ann Arbor, following a four-months illness. A resident of Tobacco Township, Mr
Wentworth had been a fuel and gasoline distributor for many years and made many
friends and acquaintances throughtout the county. Born July 25, 1910, in
Berrien County, he had been a resident of Gladwin County for 48 years. He was
the son of Ora and Lydia Wentworth. Mr. Wentworth and the former Miss Helen
Myers were married November 27, 1928 in Findlay, Ohio. Survivors are his wife Helen; two brothers,
Roy of Clare, his twin, and William of Battle Creek; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth
Burgett, of Galesburg. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the
Beaverton Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Interment
will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1965 Column - 2
Page - 1 ROY
WENTWORTH (25 JULY 1910 - 9 MAY 1981) Roy
Wentworth, 70, of 5079 Fike Rd.,
Coleman, died suddenly Saturday, May 9, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in
Berrien County on July 25, 1910, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin
County. Beginning in the early 1920's he hauled milk in the Beaverton area and
then owned Wentworth Trucking. Mr. Wentworth retired in 1965. Surviving are one son, John of Midland; one
sister, Mrs. Ruth Burgett of Florida; fried and companion, Hannah Pierson of
Coleman; 2 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A daughter, Barbara
Wentworth preceded him in death in 1935. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-13/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2 AGNES
A. (HANSEN) WEST (24 JULY 1900 - 6 MARCH 1992) Mrs.
Agnes A. West, 91, of 4245 Blakely Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, March 6, 1992,
in the Mid-Michigan Regional Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in
Joplin, Mo., July 24, 1900, she moved to Gladwin County from West Virginia in
1937. She was a member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars 386, the Dale
Ladies Aid and an Avon representative for several years. The former Agnes
Hansen, she was married to Joseph West on April 28, 1928, in Kermit, Texas. Besides her husband, she is survived by a
son, Jack of Midland and a foste son, Gene (Bud) West of Lake Orion; 2
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Gene West officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-11/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2 JOSEPH
SOUTH WEST (9 JUNE 1906 - 17 OCT 1999) Joseph
South West, 93, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 at Gladwin Living
Centre in Gladwin after a short illness. Born June 9, 1906 in Mannington, W.
V., he lived in Gladwin County since 1937 and previously lived in West
Virginia. Joseph married Agnes (Hansen) April 28, 1928 in Kermit, Texas. She
preceded him in death March 6, 1992. He worked in the oil fields for 13 years.
Then he worked for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, retiring in 1965 after
15 years. After retirement, Joe enjoyed working on his farm. Surviving are one sister, Virginia Easter
Lambiotte of Fairmont, W.V.; one nephew, Gene "Budd" and wife Wanda
West of Beaverton; one daughter-in-law, Barbara West of Midland; seven
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a very good friend, Mildred
Stringfield of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by one son, Jack in 1995;
three brothers, James North, John A., and Anglum P.; three sisters, Mazella
Jean West, Sarah Elizabeth Morgan, and Mary Lenore Summers. Services will be held today (Wednesday) at
11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Paul Murphey
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1999 Column - 6 Page - 2 MARY
JANE WEST (? - 3 APRIL 1964) CLARA
MERRI (HILL) WHETSTONE (24 SEP 1875 - 28 FEB 1944) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR MRS. WHETSTONE Funeral services will be held at the
Beaverton Methodist Church Friday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. George Whetstone, 69, who
died at her home in Grout township Tuesday. The Rev. Chambers, of West Branch,
will officiate and burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Clara Merri hill was born on September 24,
1874, in Antwerp, Ohio. She and her husband have made their home in Gladwin
county for the past 33 years. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs.
Lester Hill, and one grandson. A son died in infancy. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-01/1944 Column - 7 Page - 4
GEORGE
W. WHETSTONE (14 APRIL 1874 - 22 NOV 1951) RITES
HELD SUNDAY FOR G. W. WHETSTONE
Funeral services for George W. Whetstone, 77, were held on Sunday
afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Erma Pierce of the Beaverton
Church of the Nazarene officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Mr.
Whetstone was born in Sioux City, Iowa on April 14, 1874. On April 1, 1903 he
married Clara Hill in Defiance, Ohio. He has been a resident of Beaverton
township for the past 40 years. After several weeks illness he passed away on
Thursday, November 22, in Saginaw. Surviving are one daughter, Nella Hill of
Saginaw; two brothers, Ernest and Daniel Whetstone; one sister, Mrs. Mary Pulse
of Detroit; also one grandson, Robert Hill of the United States Navy.
Pallbearers were Enson Grice, Walter Coney, Ernest Nunn, Joe Long, Archie
Anderson, Cecil Cascadden. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1951 Column - 3
Page - 1 LOUISA
S. WHETSTONE (23 AUG 1840 - 17 NOV 1918) Louisa
S. Whetstone died at her home in Tobacco township, Nov. 8, 1918, aged 78 years,
2 months and 16 days. Services were conducted Sunday at the home by Rev. John
Killian, at 10 a.m. Burial in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-14
1918 Column - 3 Page - 4 Mrs. Whetstone passed away Friday, Nov. 8, at
her home east of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home, with
interment in Dale cemetery. She was well known in this vicinity, having moved
here a few years ago. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-14 1918 Column - 2 Page - 8 WILLIAM
WHETSTONE (1836 - 1923) CAROLINE
E. (EDDY) WHITE (18 MAY 1909 - 11 JUNE 1996) Caroline
E. White, 87, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at her home following a
short illness. Born May 18, 1909 in Indianapolis, Ind., she was a member of the
Dale Methodist Church Women's Society. The former Caroline Eddy married E. C.
(Jack) White Aug. 4, 1940 in Indianapolis, Ind. He preceded her in death in
1952. Surviving are 5 daughters, Nona and husband
Joseph Eisenlohr of Beaverton, Sharon and husband Leonard Killian of Coleman,
Ruth Ann and husband Larry Gerow of Beaverton, Kay and husband Dan Bailer of
Coleman, and Sue White of Beaverton; 9 grandchildren; and 5
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kitson and
a brother, Fred Eddy. Rites will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June
13 from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Stewart will officiate
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Friends may call at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel today (Wednesday) from 4 to 9 p.m.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the
Dale Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Gladwin County Record 06-12/1996 Column -
2 Page - 7 E.
C. "JACK" WHITE (1913 - 18 FEB 1952) FERN
L. WHITE (1913 - 1998) FLORENCE
A. (KILLIAN) WHITE (26 MAY 1904 - 13 DEC 1972) Mrs.
Florence A. White, 68, of Beaverton Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, at her
home following a long illness. Born in Antwerp, Ind., on May 26, 1904, she came
to Gladwin County 63 years ago. The former Florence Killian she was married to
Clifton White on Aug. 17, 1947, in Beaverton. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Maxine Barber of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Pauline Smith of
Chelsea; one son, Lloyd Spencer of Beaverton; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret
Blood of Mt. Morris; two brothers, George and Arthur of Beaverton; a sister,
Mrs. Lois Calhoun of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. Neil Keyes officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 12-20/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 G.
CLIFTON WHITE (7 FEB 1911 - 3 SEP 1975) G.
Clifton White, 64, of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 3, of a heart
attack at his home at 3753 White Road. Born in Mayfield, Ky., on Feb. 7, 1911,
he came to Gladwin County 40 years ago from Detroit. He retired from the Dow
Chemical Company in Midland in 1967. Mr. White and the former Fern Coy were
married on January 5, 1973, in Bay City. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Blood of Bay City; two step-sons, David Coy serving
with the Army in Germany and Lloyd Spencer of Beaverton; two step-daughters,
Mrs. Maxine Barber of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Pauline Smith of Chelsea; two
brothers, Howard and Fred of Midland; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Pursell of
Midland; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 09-10/1975 Column - 5 Page
- 2 GRACE
A. WHITE (1888 - 1974) GROVER
C. WHITE (1885 - 1957) AILEEN
(FOSTER) WHITMAN (2 APRIL 1928 - 2 SEP 2001) Aileen
Whitman, 73, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin, following a short illness. Born April 2, 1928 in Midland, she
was the daughter of James and Cecilia (Dziadosz) Foster. She was a lifetime
resident of Gladwin County. Aileen married Wayne Whitman, July 18, 1946 in
Midland. He preceded her in death in 1990. She was owner/operator of the Maine
St. Cafe in Beaverton, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Beaverton
Community Church. She is survived by four sons, John and wife
Cheryl, and Dwayne and wife Billie, all of Beaverton, Robert and wife Linda of
Lenaxa, Kans., and William and wife Ann of Clare; one daughter, Wanda and
husband Trusty Bolton of Anchorage, Ark.; 16 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Genevieve Grant of Salin, Lorraine Barstow
of Taylor, Marilyn Garrison of Hope, and Eunice Rytlewski of Owosso; three
brothers, Willard Foster of Arkansas, and Frank and Warren Foster, both of
Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Larry and John Foster; and one grandson, James Edward Bolton. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today
(Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Elder Tom Rodabaugh
officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Twp. (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-05/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2 ALICE
F. (DAVIS) WHITMAN (18 MAY 1904 - 27 MAY 1978) Mrs.
Alice F. Whitman, 74, of 102 Tonkin St., Beaverton died Saturday, May 27, in
the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. born in Isabella County
on May 18, 1904, she came to Gladwin County in 1928, form Saginaw. She was a
member of the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. The former Alice Davis, she was
married to Floyd Whitman Sr. on July 3, 1923, in Bay City. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Wayne of Beaverton and Floyd Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; 2 brothers, Kenneth of
Beaverton and Harry of Florida; 9 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. A
son, Lyle, preceded her in death. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church Elder Harold McAllister and Elder Harold Keeley
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of
the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-31/1978 Column - 4 Page -
2 FLOYD
A. WHITMAN, SR (1900 - 1993) LYLE
D. WHITMAN, JR (24 APRIL 1976 - 5 SEP 1979) Lyle
D. Whitman Jr., 3, of Punta Gorda, Fla., accidentally drowned Wednesday, Sept.
5. Born on April 24, 1976, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Whitman Sr.
Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister; his grandparents. Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson Fitzpatrick of Gladwin and Mrs. Ione Grady of Sault Ste. Marie; a
great grandmother, Mrs. Marion Farison of Gladwin and a great grandfather,
Floyd Whitman of Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder James Wiltse officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1979 Column
- 2 Page - 2 LYLE
EUGENE WHITMAN (4 AUG 1932 - 25 AUG 1955) RITES
FOR TOBACCO MAN HELD Funeral services were held Sunday for Lyle
Eugene Whitman, 23, of Tobacco Township, who passed away Aug. 25 at the Midland
Hospital after an illness of nine months. Mr. Whitman was born Aug. 4, 1932, at
Beaverton, and was married June 5, 1954, to the former Ione Farrison. He was a
member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors are his wife; one son, Dennis; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Whitman, of Tobacco Township; two brothers, Wayne
A. and Floyd Whitman Jr., both of Beaverton. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. at
the R. L. D. S. Church at Beaverton, with Elder Harold Keeley officiating.
Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Lee Forshee, Bud West, James
Maxwell, Don Blades, Shirley Blades, William Grant. Gladwin County Record dated
08-31/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1 WAYNE
E. WHITMAN (1924 - 27 DEC 1990) Wayne
E. Whitman, 66, of 5928 S. Warren Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, Dec.
27, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. Born in Bay
City, he moved to Gladwin County in 1929. He was a truck driver in the service
dept. at Dow Chemical Co. for 34 years until retiring in 1979. Mr. Whitman then
worked as a carpenter until 1989. He was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church in
Beaverton. Mr. Whitman and the former Aileen Foster were married July 18, 1946,
in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons,
John of LaSalle, Robert of Lenexa, Kan., William of Harrison and Dwayne of
Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Trusty (Wanda) Bolton of Virginia Beach, Va.; his
father, Floyd Sr. of Carlsbad, N. M.; a brother Floyd Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; 13
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Thomas Rodabaugh officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-02/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2 EDGAR
L. WHITMER (22 JAN 1889 - 15 JULY 1966) RITES
HELD FOR EDGAR WHITMER Edgar L. Whitmer, 77, died July 15 in
Greenville, Ohio, following a four months illness. Born Jan. 22, 1889, in
Shelby County, Ohio, he came to Beaverton in 1902. An employee of Dow Chemical
Company, he made his home in Midland for a number of years, and following his
retirement lived in Florida., for 15 years. He went to his daughter's home in
Greenvile recently. Mr. Whitmer and the former Miss Sylvia Fike were married in
Beaverton March 29, 1914. He was a member of the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren. Survivors are his wife; Sylvia; threee
daughters, Mrs. Lola Snyder of Midland, Mrs. Lois Wilt of Coleman, Mrs. Erma
Marlin of Greenville, Ohio; one son, Alton, of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Martha
Dodge, of Lake Odessa; a brother, John, of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren and 7
great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Beaverton
Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was in
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-20/1966 Column - 5 Page - 1 ELIZABETH
WHITMER (1883 - 1956) ETHEL
GRACE WHITMER (14 AUG 1885 - 10 DEC 1943) FLOSSIE
J. (MYERS) WHITMER (18 SEP 1904 - 30 MARCH 1992) Mrs.
Flossie J. Whitmer, 87, of 3841 Long Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, March 30,
1992, in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Paulding
County, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1904, she moved to Gladwin County 45 years ago from
Midland. She was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, the Home
Extension and 4-H for 40 years. The former Flossie Myers, she was married to
John Whitmer on Oct. 24, 1926. He preceded her in death April 17, 1988. Surviving are 2 sons, Olan and Daniel of
Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Milton (Lillian) Tolly of Hope and Mrs. James
(Barbara) Andrist of Beaverton; 4 brothers, Daniel and Robert Myers of
Shepherd, Chris Myers of Mt. Pleasant and Vernon Myers of Mio; 2 sisters, Mrs.
Bertha Spencer of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Katherine Baliff of Ohio; 17
grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Michael Clark will
officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Arrangements were in charge of
the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1992 Column - 3 Page -
2 JOHN
ABRAHAM WHITMER (20 OCT 1901 - 17 APRIL 1988) John
A. Whitmer, 86, of 3841 Long Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, April 17, at his home
after a short illness. Born in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1901, he had spent
his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Whitmer was an electrican for Dow Chemical
Co. and retired in 1966 after 38 years. He was a member of the Beaverton Church
of the Brethren, the Farm Bureau and a 4-H leader for 40 years. Mr. Whitmer and
the former Flossie Myers were married Oct. 24, 1926, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Olan and Daniel of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Milton (Lillian) Tolly of Hope
and Mrs. James (Barbara) Andrist of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren and 32 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert, April 13, 1955, and 2
brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Michael Clark will officiate and
burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the
Hospice of Gladwin County. Gladwin County Record dated 04-20/1988 Column - 3
Page - 2 JOSHUA
SOUDERS "JOPPY" WHITMER (17 FEB 1858 - 8 JUNE 1946) SERVICES
YESTERDAY FOR J. S. WHITMER Joshua S. Whitmer, 90, died at his home in
Tobacco township on Saturday June 8. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at
the Beaverton Brethren church, at 2 p.m. preceded by a short Prayer Service at
the home at 1:30 p..m. Rev. E. S. Hollinger, pastor of the Brethren church
officiated. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Whitmer was born in Miami county, Ohio,
on February 17, 1856, coming to Tobacco township to live on a farm 45 years
ago. He was one of the founders of the Beaverton Brethren church helping in the
building of the structure now used for worship. Surviving are two sons, Edgar
and John Whitmer, both of Midland; and one daughter, Mrs. Martha Farrell, of
Woodland. Mrs. Whitmer preceded her husband in death on June 8, 1917. Mr.
Whitmer was also preceded in death by a son, Ray. Gladwin County Record dated
6-12/1946 Column - 5 Page - 1 SERVICES
HELD FOR TOBACCO RESIDENT Joshua Souders Whitmer; youngest son of
Abraham and Mary Whitmer, was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 17, 1858,
and passed away June 8, 1946. On May 27 1880 he was united in marriage with
Lilly May Gartley. To this union five children were born, Ray, Ethel, Edgar,
Martha, and John. His wife preceded him in death June 8, 1917. In his early
married life he and his wife united with the Lorami Church of the Brethren near
Sidney, Ohio. He was soon elected to the office of deacon in which capacity he
served the rest of his life. In 1902 he and his family moved to Beaverton,
where he had since resided. He is survived by three children, Edgar and
John of Midland, and Mrs. Martha Farrell of Woodland, eleven grandchildren, and
five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He will not only
be missed by his family but the community, and especially his church, as he was
one its pioneers serving as trustee since the erection of the church building
at this place in 1904. As long as his health permitted he was a faithful
worshipper and his place will be noticed for his absence. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-19/1946 Column - 6 Page - 8 LILLY
MAE (GARTLEY) WHITMER (1861 - JUNE 1917) MAE
ELIZABETH WHITMER (1907 - 1993) MICHAEL
DOUGLAS WHITMER (18 JAN 1966 - 18 JAN 1966) RITES
HELD FRIDAY FOR INFANT SON Michael Douglas Whitmer, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Olan Whitmer, of Rt. 1, Beaverton, died January 18 in the Midland
Hospital shortly after he was born. Besides his parents, he is survived by one
sister, Angela, at home; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Calhoun and
Mr. and Mrs. John Whitmer, both of Beaverton. Rites were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Long officiated and burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-26/1966 Column - 5 Page - 2 OLAN
LEROY WHITMER (12 NOV 1931 - 29 FEB 2004) Olan L.
Whitmer, Olan L. Whitmer, age 72, of Beaverton died Feb. 29, 2004 at
MidMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin, of a sudden illness. Olan was born Nov.
12, 1931 in Midland to John and Flossie (Myers) Whitmer in Midland. He was employed as a
Foreman at Dow Chemical in Midland, retiring in 1982 after 30 years. He was
also an army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Olan had lived in
Gladwin County since 1946, having previously lived in Midland. He was a member
of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Surviving him
are his daughter, Angela (Ronald) Sullivan of Coleman; his granddaughter,
Jessica Sullivan of Coleman; two sisters, Lillian (Milton) Tolly of Hope, and
Barbara (Jim) Andrist of Beaverton; one brother, Daniel (Claudia) Whitmer of
Beaverton; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jorey Fassett. He is
predeceased by his parents; brother Robert; and son Michael Whitmer. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, March 4 at 11 a.m. at Beaverton Church of the
Brethren in Beaverton. Pastor John Glasscock will be officiating. Visitation
will be from Wednesday, March 3, from 2 to 9 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home in
Beaverton and at the church on Thursday, March 4 from 10 a.m. until the time of
service. Burial will take place in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in
Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren Building Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 02-29/2004 Column - ? Page
- ? PEGGY
WHITMER (?- 1951) RAYMOND
J. WHITMER (14 MAY 1881 - 18 JAN 1933) On
the 14th of May, 1891, the oldest child, Raymond J., came gladden the home of
J. S. and Lillie May Whitmer. He was born in Shelby county, Ohio, where he
spent his boyhood days. In March 1902, his parents with their family moved to
Beaverton, Michigan. He went to Kent county in 1903, where he worked at the
carpenter trade. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Weaver in 1906. They
set up their home near Elmdale, Kent county, Michigan, where they resided for
nine years. Into this home were born two children, Mae and Wilbur. In 1916 Ray with his family moved to their
country home three miles east of Beaverton, where he has since resided. At the
age of 51 years, 8 months and 4 days his early labors were completed. He leaves
to mourn his loss his wife; two children, Mae Elizabeth and Wilbur Raymond; his
father, Joshua S. Whitmer, of Beaverton; two brothers, Edgar and John of
Midland; and two sisters, Ethel of Beaverton and Martha Farrell of Woodland;
besides other relatives and a host of friends. At the age of 14 he made the great choice of
accepting Jesus as his Savior. Although he was in the prime of life and had
prospective years before him, the all-wise Father said: "It is enough; you
have played your part in the drama of life; come home". He was a kind and
loving companion, a patient and youthful father and a careful and frank
advisor; to know him was to love him. One less at home! The charmed circle broken;
a dear face. Missed day by day from its accustomed place; But, cleansed and
saved and perfected by grace, One more in Heaven! One more in Heaven! Another thought to
brighten cloudy days; Another theme for thankfulness and praise; Another link
on high our souls to raise, To home and Heaven. Funeral services were conducted at the
Church of the Brethren at 2 o'clock [Not Finished]. Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/1933
Column - 6 Page - 1 ROBERT
GENE WHITMER (13 JULY 1925 - 13 APRIL 1955) SERVICES
HELD FOR ROBERT WHITMER Robert Gene Whitmer, 30, of Beaverton passed
away April 13 of injuries received in an explosion at Dow Chemical Company,
Midland, on April 5. Robert was born in Midland on July 13, 1925 and married
Juanita L. Whitehouse on September 3, 1949 at Beaverton. He had lived in
Beaverton most of his lifetime. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; three
sons, Ronald Gene, Dennis John and Chris Steven, all at home; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John A. Whitmer of Beaverton; two brothers, Olan LeRoy and Daniel
Raymond at home; two sisters, Barbara Sue, at home, and Mrs. Lillian Mae Tolly
of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of
the Brethren with the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen an dthe Rev. Larry Grubaugh
officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-20/1955 Column - 2 Page - 1 SYLVIA
REBECCA (FIKE) WHITMER (25 SEP 1893 - 12 OCT 1966) RITES
HERE SUNDAY FOR EX-RESIDENT Mrs. Sylvia Whitmer, 73, of Greenville,
Ohio, and formerly of Gladwin County, died today (Wednesday) in Greenville,
following a long illness. Born on Sept. 25, 1893, she resided in Gladwin County
from 1902 to 1919. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. The former
Sylvia Fike was married to Edgar Whitmer on March 29, 1914, in Beaverton. He
preceded her in death on July 16, 1966. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lola
Snyder of Midland, Mrs. Lois Wilt, Coleman, and Mrs. Erina Marlin, of
Greenville, Ohio; one son, Alton of Midland; 11 grandchildren and 7 great
grandchildren. Rites will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of
the Brethren. The Rev. Randall Roose will officiate and burial will be in the
Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Whitmer is at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-12/1966 Column - 8 Page - 2 WILBUR
RAYMOND WHITMER (1912 - 23 DEC 1980) Wilbur
R. Whitmer, 68, of Holland, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Butterworth Hospital,
Grand Rapids, following an illness of several months. Born in Alto, he lived as
a child in Beaverton and in the Holland, Grand Rapids area since 1938. He
served in the U.S. Army with the 126th Infantry in World War II. In 1948 he
joined the U.S. Postal Service and was assigned to Holland, Grand Rapids Center
in 1955. He retired in 1973. Mr. Whitmer was a member of the First United
Methodist Church and V.F.W. Surviving are his sister, Mae Whitmer, with
whom he made his home, and uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. John Whitmer of
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-07/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2 JANET
ISABEL (STEPHENS) WILDER (1861 - 5 JAN 1948) ROY
CARSON WILDER (1888 - 1957) WILLIAM
WALLACE WILDER (1860 - 16 DEC 1900) DUNDAS'
CORNERS W. W. Wilder died Sunday morning at eight
a.m. Gladwin County Record dated 12-21/1900 Column - 2 Page - 8 DEBORAH
A. WILLIAMS (1958 - ?) DESSA
IRENE (UTLEY) WILLIAMS (31 OCT 1918 - 4 NOV 1996) Dessa
I. Williams, 79, of Beaverton, died Monday, Nov. 4, 1996, at Tender Care
Nursing Home in Midland, following a long illness. Born Oct. 31, 1917 in Clare,
she was a resident of Beaverton since 1981 when she moved from Sanford. The
former Dessa Utley married Harold E. E. Williams May 31, 1935 in Clare and he
preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1988. She was employed as a licensed pratical
nurse at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Clare, MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center-Midland and King's Daughter Nursing Home, before retiring in
1979. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Golden Rod Rebekah 151 and Blue Star
Mothers where she was past state treasurer. Surviving are 3 sons, Robert and wife
Marlene of Beaverton, Lawrence and wife Carol of Jackson, Durwin and wife
Christine of Rives Junction; one daughter, Jeanette and husband Ralph McKimmy
of Beaverton; one brother, John E. Utley of Farwell; 4 sisters, Lela Wilson of
Lake, Anna Dortha Keaton of Campbellsburg, Ky., Barbara Rae LaRue of
Carpenterville, Ill., and Marjorie Ellaine Rojo of Las Vegas, Nev.; 23
grandchildren; 39 great - grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by one daughter, Lillis Ann Holland in 1989; one
granddaughter, Rebecca Irene Williams in 1964; one brother; and 4 sisters. Special memorial services will be held today
(Wednesday) at 7 p.m. by the Blue Star Mothers; at 7:15 p.m. by the Rebekahs;
and at 7:30 p.m. by the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Services will be
held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the
Rev. Henry List offiiciating. Burial will be in the Tobacco Township (Dale)
Cemetery, Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy, may wish to
consider memorials to the V.A. Medical Facility, Saginaw. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-06/1996 Column - 2 Page - 7 GERALDINE
WILLIAMS (1914 - 1985) HAROLD
E. WILLIAMS (23 JULY 1911 - 3 FEB 1988) Harold
E. Williams, 76, of 4469 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the
Saginaw Community Hospital after a short illness. Born in Clare, July 23, 1911,
he lived in Beaverton from 1955 to 1962 when he moved to Sanford. In 1981, Mr.
Williams moved back to Beaverton. He was a tool and die setter and worked for
Pontiac Motors in Pontiac for 10 years until retiring in 1955 and then for 16
years until retiring in 1982. Mr. Williams was a member of the Gladwin I.O.O.F.
Lodge 177, Rebekah Golden Rod Lodge 151 and Blue Star Dad's of America. Mr.
Williams and the former Dessa Utley were married May 31, 1935, in Clare. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Robert of Beaverton, Lawrence of Hanover and Durwin of Jackson; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Ralph (Jeanette) McKimmy of Beaverton and Mrs. James (Sandy) Holland of
Frankling, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Maxine Wilson of Midland; 23 grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Paul, Noel
and Romain Williams. Services were held Saturday at 4 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mike Clare officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. A I.O.O.F. and Rebekah Memorial
Service was held Friday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 02-10/1988 Column
- 3 Page - 2 MARLENE
A. (HILDENBRAND) WILLIAMS (2 JULY 1947 - ?) MARLENE
MARIE (SMITH) WILLIAMS (7 NOV 1940 - 2 MARCH 1964) DOUBLE
RITES FOR CRASH VICTIMS Mrs. Marlene Marie Williams, 23, and infant
daughter, Rebecca Irene, lost their lives in Shiawassee County in an auto
accident at the corner of West M-21 and Baldwin Road on Monday. The former
Marlene Marie Smith was born in Beaverton to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith on Nov.
7, 1940. She was married to Robert Williams on June 8, 1958, in Beaverton, and
they moved to Ovid two years ago. Survivors include her husband, Robert, a
daughter, Deborah, and two sons, Mathew and Timothy Noel, all at home; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, of Beaverton; two sisters, Barbara Crosby,
of Midland, and Carol Jenkins, of Iowa. Rebecca Irene Williams was born in St. Johns
on March 29, 1963, and is also survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold E. E. Williams, of Averill. Funeral services for both will be held
Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with Rev. Randall
Roose officiating. Burial is in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-04/1964
Column - 2 Page - 1 MATTHEW
WILLIAMS (1960 - ?) REBECCA
IRENE WILLIAMS (29 MARCH 1963 - 2 MARCH 1964) Mrs. Marlene Marie Williams, 23, and infant
daughter, Rebecca Irene, lost their lives in Shiawassee County in an auto
accident at the corner of West M-21 and Baldwin Road on Monday. Rebecca Irene
Williams was born in St. Johns on March 29, 1963, and is also survived by her
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. E. Williams, of Averill. Funeral
services for both (Mother & Rebecca Irene) will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren with Rev. Randall Roose officiating.
Burial is in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-04/1964 Column - 2
Page - 1 ROBERT
H. WILLIAMS (7 MARCH 1938 - 18 MARCH 1998) Robert
H. Williams, died Wednesday, March 18, 1998 from heart failure, which resulted
in a car accident. Born March 7, 1938, he was the son of Harold E. E. and Dessa
I. (Utley) Williams. He was a lifetime resident of Beaverton and past president
and coach of Beaverton Little League. Robert married the Marlene M. Smith, June
8, 1958 in Beaverton. She preceded him in death in 1964. He then married
Marlene A. Hildenbrand, July 16, 1966 in Beaverton. Besides his wife he is survived by two
daughters, Deborah and husband William Mason, and Melissa and husband Wayne
Hinrichs of Emporia, Kan.; three sons, Matthew and fiance Pamela Paex, and
Timothy and wife Deborah, all of Beaverton, and Paul and friend Beck Matlock of
Fredericksbury, Va; two brothers, Lawrence and wife Carol of Jackson, and
Durwin and wife Christine of Rives Junction; one sister, Jeanette and husband
Ralph McKimmy of Beaverton; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Rebecca Irene in 1964; his parents; and one sister, Lillis Sandy Holland in
1989. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton
Chapel with Elder Jerry Methner officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1998 Column - 4 Page - 2 TIMOTHY
NOEL WILLIAMS (1961 - ?) GERALD
F. WILSON (1911 - 1989) IRENE
(MCCALL) WILSON (17 OCT 1893 - 23 JULY 1955) BEAVERTON
LADY BURIED MONDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Wilson, 62,
were held Monday at the Miner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh
officiating, and interment was made in Dale cemetery. The daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCall, she was born October 17, 1893, at Owen Sound, Ont.
She was married to George Wilson on May 20, 1924, at Port Arthur, Canada. She
came from Canada to the United States in 1927, and from Highland Park to
Beaverton in 1950. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Beaverton Methodist Church.
She passed away July 23, at the Farwell Rest Home, following a long illness.
She is survived by a son, Ralph, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Myers and
Mrs. Dorothy Burnette, both of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Grace McLean, of
Toronto. Her husband, George, died November 16, 1945. Gladwin County Record
dated 07-27/1955 Columnn - 2 Page - 1 FREDERICK
WIRCHENKO (4 MAY 1880 - 24 JAN 1948) TOBACCO
RESIDENT BURIED TUESDAY Frederick Wirchenko, 67, died at the home of
Arnold Knake in Tobacco township on Saturday, January 24. Mr. Wirchenko was
born in Russia on May 4, 1880. He came to Gladwin county from Wayne about eight
years ago, and operated a farm. Surviving are one brother in British
Columbia; also other relatives still residing in Russia. Funeral services were
held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home, with John Kris
of the Jehovah's Witnesses of Saginaw, officiating. Burial was in the Dale
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-28/1948 Column - 8 Page - 1 CHARLES
O. WIRT (19 SEP 1874 - 13 MAY 1957) SERVICES
FOR CHARLES WIRT THURSDAY Charles O. Wirt, 82, of Beaverton, died at
the Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, on May 13 after a two weeks
illness. A retired jeweler, Mr. Wirt had lived in Gladwin county for
fifty-six-years, coming here from Eaton county where he was born on Sept. 19,
1874. In Dec. 1896 he was married to the former Miss Margaret Hunter there. She
preceded him in death in Dec. 1951. Survivors include four sons, Glen of
Beaverton, Dale of Chesaning, Paul of Flint, and Leo of Arizona; 16
grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; one brother, Martin of Holt, and one
sister. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles G. Wirt, a grandson of Mr. Wirt, will
officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-15/1957 Column - 6 Page - 1 FLORENCE
L. (STARKWEATHER) WIRT (27 AUG 1903 - 8 APRIL 1963) THURSDAY
RITES FOR MRS. WIRT Mrs. Florence L. Wirt, 59, of Beaverton
Township, died Monday at the Clare Hospital after a short illness. Born in Eaton
County on Aug. 27, 1903, the former Florence L. Starkweather was married to
Glenn Wirt on Oct. 5, 1956. She had been a resident of Gladwin County for seven
years, moving here from Farwell. Surviving are her husband, Glenn; three
sons, Bud and Joe Verguson, of Portland and Frank, of Belding; five daughters,
Mrs. Martha Pixley, of Lake Lansing, Mrs. Betty Walker, of Grand Ledge, Mrs.
Patricia Perry, of Perry, Mrs. Annette Bishop, of Belding, and Mrs. Leotta
Miller, of Owosso; a brother, Alex, and a sister, Mrs. Rehah Schottle. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Wirt will officiate and burial
is in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-10/1963 Column - 8 Page - 2 FLOSSIE
E. (WEAVER) WIRT (3 OCT 1901 - 19 AUG 1956) RITES
HELD FOR BEAVERTON LAKE VICTIM Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
for Mrs. Flossie Wirt, 55, of Beaverton Township, who was drowned when she fell
out of her boat while fishing Sunday in Ross Lake at Beaverton. Mrs. Wirt was
born Oct. 3, 1901 at Geneva, Ind., She was married to Glenn M. Wirt Aug. 31,
1919 in Beaverton and had lived near there since her marriage. Surviving are her husband, Glenn; two sons,
the Rev. Charles G. Wirt of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Henry D. Wirt of Evart; five
daughters, Mrs. Daisy Letts, Midland, Mrs. Viola Hintz, Midland, Mrs. Violet
Bishop, Beaverton, Mrs. Margaret Bishop, Lansing, and Mrs. Glenna J. Hayward,
Gladwin; 21 grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters. One son, Francis,
preceded her in death. The services were held at the Hall Funeral
Home at 2 p.m. Her son, the Rev. Charles G. Wirt, and the Rev. Truman Lowell
officiated and the pallbearers were the sons and sons-in-law. Burial was in
Dale cemetery. Sheriff Lorin Leitner said Mrs. Wirt had gone fishing Sunday
with her husband. They live on a farm five miles west of Beaverton, near Bard.
Mrs. Wirt rented a boat and went fishing alone, while Mr. Wirt remained on the
M-18 bridge across the river. Cecil McKellar, Beaverton druggist, reported
seeing Mrs. Wirt fishing from the boat when he went up the river. He noted the
empty craft, still anchored, about a half-hour later when he returned. Three
girls in a motorboat also saw Mrs. Wirt when they went up the river and noticed
it was empty on their way back. Mr. Wirt said he had not seen his wife since
she left him to rent the boat and the sheriff was notifield and dragging
operations were started immediately. Six boats searched the waters of the lake,
some 20 feet deep at that point, until midnight. The search was resumed Monday
morning with Dick and Kenneth Fassett, Beaverton skin divers, assisting the
officers. The body was found close to the shore about 10 a.m. by Dick Fassett
and Deputy Sherifff Darrel Wood, of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated
08-22/1956 Column - 8 Page - 1 FRANCIS
MARION WIRT (? - 1 MAY 1948) GARY
WIRT (1941 - 1982) GLEN
M. WIRT (6 MAY 1898 - 30 MARCH 1972) Glen
M. Wirt, 73, of 129 Tonkin Street, Beaverton, died at his home early Thursday,
March 30, of a sudden heart attack. Born May 6, 1898, in Sunfield, Mr. Wirt had
been a resident of Gladwin County for 53 years. He was a retired farmer. His
wife, the former Flossie Weaver, preceded him in death in August 1956. Surviving are two sons, Charles of Fort
Wayne, Ind., and Henry of Gladwin; five daughters, Mrs. Violet Bishop of
Beaverton, Mrs. Glenna Howard of Gladwin, MRs. Daisy Letts, Mrs. Viola Hintz,
and Mrs. Margaret Bishop, all of Midland; a brother, Leo of Arizona; 42
grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Charles Wirt officiating.
Burial was in Dale Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 04-05/1972 Column - 3
Page - 2 MARGARET
E. (HUNTER) WIRT (29 DEC 1879 - 15 NOV 1951) BEAVERTON
LADY PASSES AWAY Mrs. Margaret E. Wirt, 71, passed away at
her home last Thursday, November 15. Funeral services were held from the Hall
Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. John R. Scott of the Gladwin
Methodist church officiated and burial was in Dale cemetery. Mrs. Wirt was born
on December 29, 1879, in Easton county. She married Charles Wirt on December
23, 1896 in Ionia. They made their home in Beaverton and vicinity since 1900. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Glen
and Leo of Beaverton, Paul of Flint and Dale of Henderson; three sisters, Mrs.
Bessie Reed of Beaverton, Mrs. Marian Wirt of Lansing and Mrs. Nancy Childs of
Vermontville; also 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-21/1951 Column - 1 Page - 1
ELDEN
GAGE WITKOVSKY (1 JULY 1906 - 3 JULY 1995) Elden
G. Witkovsky, 89, of Beaverton, died Monday, July 3, 1995 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born July 1, 1906 in Caro, he resided in
Beaverton since 1971 when he moved from Breckenridge. Mr. Witkovsky farmed in
the Coleman and Beaverton areas until retiring in 1961. He was employed by
Farmers Petroleum in Breckenridge from 1961 to 971. He was a member of the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren and the Beaverton Housing Commission, where he
was instrumental in the beginning plans for the Beaverton Manor. Mr. Witkovsky
was active with Beavercraft, Grange and the Coleman PTA, where he served as president.
In addition he was involved with Farm Bureau, the 4-H leaders in Midland
County, the Mid Mich Travel Club, Meals on Wheels, Gideons International
(Gladwin County Camp) and Mid Michigan Alliance. He married the former Ethel McKimmy Feb.
12, 1927 in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Lowell and
wife Delma of Martinsburg, Penn. and William and wife Lovene of Beaverton; 3
daughters, Evelyn and husband Neil Bullerman of Muskegon, Charlene and husband
Oscar Anderson of Gladwin, and Lila and husband Lee Hannahs of Beaverton; 4
brothers, Clifton of Pigeon, Clayton of Caro, Loren of Colony, Texas, and
Robert of Bay City; 2 sisters, Donna McDaniel of Sun City, Fla. and Roberta
Rappel of Bay City; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a brother Earl and a sister, Onita Ringle. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday
from the Church of the Brethren, Beaverton with the Rev. Kenneth Golay
officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Friends may
call at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel from noon to 9 p.m. today
(Wednesday). Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Gladwin County Record dated
07/05/1995 Column - 2 Page - 6 ETHEL
OLIVE (MCKIMMY) WITKOVSKY (24 SEP 1908 - 27 DEC 1995) Ethel
O. Witkovsky, 87 of Beaverton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27 1995, at the
Gladwin Pines Nursing home. The former Ethel McKimmy died Wednesday, Dec. 27,
1995 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home following a long illness. Born
Sept. 24 1908 in Beaverton, she was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Mrs.
Witkovsky was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, Farm Bureau,
the Gladwin County Gideon Auxiliary and the Coleman P.T.A. She was also a 4-H
leader and active with the Beaverton Meals on Wheels program. The former Ethel McKimmy married Elden
Witkovsky Feb. 12 1927 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death July 3 1995.
Surviving are 2 sons, Lowell and wife Delma of Martinsburg, Penn., and William
and wife Lovene of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Evelyn and husband Neil Bullerman of
Muskegon, Lila and husband Lee Hannahs of Beaverton and Charlene and husband
Oscar Anderson of Gladwin; one sister, Florence Rachel Peterson; 13
grandchildren; and 31
great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the
Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Kenneth Golay officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Arrangements were handled by the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 01-03/1996
Column - 1 Page - 7 NANCY
A. (BURGESS) WOODARD (1890 - 1947) CYNTHIA
E. (HONEYCUTT) WOODBY (20 APRIL 1863 - 7 MAY 1951) Mrs.
Cynthia Woodby, 88, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Brown, of Beaverton, on Monday, May 7. Funeral services will be held at the
Dale Methodist church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Donald
Sailor will officiate and burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Cynthia Honeycut
was born in Yancy county, North Carolina, on April 20, 1863. She married
William Woodby on January 16, 1880. They came to Gladwin county about 50 years
ago. Mr. Woodby passed away in 1924. Surviving are two sons, Fred Woodby of
Beaverton and William I. Woodby of Flint; three daughters, Mrs. Zetta Brown of
Beaverton, Mrs. Marie Webber of Worchester, Massachusetts and Mrs. Clara Hayman
of Metamora, Ohio; two brothers, Joseph Honeycut and Nathan Honeycut, both of
North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren also 2
great-great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded their mother in
death. Mrs. Woodby's grandsons will act as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-09/1951 Column - 5 Page - 1 FRED
L. WOODBY (4 FEB 1891 - 9 FEB 1968) BEAVERTON
EX-TEACHER DEAD AT 77 BEAVERTON --- Fred L. Woodby, 77, former
Gladwin County teacher and Beaverton businessman, died Friday, Gladwin Hospital
after a brief illness. Woodby taught school for 40 years, most of that time in
the Beaverton Area Schools. When he retired in 1954, he became a real estate
broker. He was born in Johnson City, Tenn., Feb. 4, 1891. He was a member of
the Michigan Education Association, Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce,
Beaverton Businessman's Association, Beaverton Lions Club, and the Beaverton
Masonic lodge and the O.E.S. * * * Surviving are the widow, Helen; three sons,
Wayne of Warren, Loren of East Lansing, and the Rev. Donald of Cleveland, Ohio;
one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Conrad of Palo Alto, Calif; 14 grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, three sisters and one brother. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-14/1968 Column - 2 Page - 1 GRACE
L. (BARDEN) WOODBY (20 JUNE 1895 - 24 SEP 1943) SERVICES
MONDAY FOR MRS. WOODBY The Rev. Perry Hoover officiated at funeral
services at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren at 2:30 p.m. Monday for Mrs.
Fred Woodby at the Ford Hospital in Detroit following a major operation.
Officers of the Beaverton Chapter of the O.E.S. conducted a special service at
the grave in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. Woodby was widely known and respected
throughout the southern section of the country. She had been a long-time
resident of Billings township and her husband has served for seveal years as
Smith-Hughes agricultural teacher at the Beaverton school. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barden, Mrs.
Grace Woodby was born in Eaton county on June 20 1895. She moved with her
parents to Billings township, Gladwin county, when she was a young girl and was
married to Fred Woodby on June 29, 1911. The Woodbys brought the Barden farm in
Billings township and they have lived there almost continuously since that
time. They moved to Mt. Pleasant while their children were in college and later
moved to Stanton for a time where Mr. Woodby taught in the Stanton schools. Surviving are her husband; one daughter,
Mrs. Virginia Conrad, of Chicago, Illinois; three sons, Wayne Woodby,
superintendent of schools at Kalkaska; Lt. Lauren Woodby, of Cambridge, Mass.;
and Donald Woodby, with the U.S. Navy and stationed at Nashville, Tenn.; four
sisters, Mrs. Edna Thomas, of Marshall; Mrs. Elga Long of Jackson; Mrs. Iva
Kent, of Beaverton; and Miss Fern Barden, of Battle Creek; and three
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/1943 Column - 2 Page - 4 JASON
A. WOODBY (22 DEC 1884 - 3 FEB 1940) JASON
WOODBY DIES IN AUTO CRASH Jason Woodby, 54, of Flint, was fatally
injured Saturday when the automobile he was driving left the highway, crashed
into a guard rail and then plunged into a 10 foot gully just north of Freeland
on US-10. Sheriff Hugo Muehlenbeck, of Saginaw, and Sheriff Ira Smith, of
Midland, investigated. It is believed Woodby suffered a slight stroke causing
the accident. Mrs. Woodby suffered severe-cuts and Mrs. Lee Fenton, an ankle
injury. Mr. Fenton's 13-month-old baby was uninjured. The women were treated at
the Midland General hospital and released. Mrs. Woodby was taken to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown here, and Mrs. Fenton returned to her home in Flint.
Mr. Woodby was rushed to the hospital, but died before admittance. Mr. Woodby was well known in Gladwin county
having lived here many years before moving to Flint about twenty years ago.
Funeral services for Jason Woodby were conducted at 1 p.m. at the Bradley
funeral home in Midland and at 2:30 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church, with the
Rev. E. H. Longman officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr.Woodby was
born December 22, 1884, in North Carolina, and moved to Michigan with his
parents when a small child. For the past 20 years Mr. and Mrs. Jason Woodby
have lived in Flint where he was employed by the Buick Motor Company. Surviving are his widow, Charity Woodby; and
two nieces whom they have cared for from infancy, Miss Eva Leen Bardwell and
Mrs. Iva Fenton, of Flint; his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Woodby; of Beaverton; two
brothers, Fred Woodby of Beaverton and Isaac W. Woodby of Flint; three sisters,
Mrs. LaZetta Brown of Beaverton, Mrs. Marie Webber of Wooster, Mass., and Mrs.
Clara Hayman of Lyons, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/1940 Column - 1
Page - 4 LAUREN
GAYLE WOODBY (26 SEP 1914 - 14 MARCH 1991) Lauren
Gayle Woodby, Phd., 76, of 426 Martinque Cove, Niceville, Fla., died Thursday,
March 14, 1991, in a Niceville hospital. He was a native of Beaverton and had
resided in Florida for the past 5 years. Dr. Woodby was Professor Emeritus of
Mathematics, Michigan State University. He was a member of the Eglin Eagles
Golf Club, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, American Mathematical
Assoc. and the Panama Canal Zone Assoc. He was a veteran of World War II and a
retired U. S. Army, Lt. Col. He was listed in Who's Who of America, 1978-1979. Survivors include his wife, Alice of
Niceville; 2 daughters, Marcia Paulsell of Mercer Island, Wash., and Sylvia
Woodby of Alexandria, Va.; 3 sons, Robert of Denver, Col., Carl of Dallas,
Texas and Douglas of Juneau, Alaska; 2 step-sons, Bennett Hart of Manassas, Va.
and Michael Hart of Urbana, Ill.; 2 brothers, Wayne Woodby of Holland, and
Donald Woodby of Williamsburg, Va.; one sister, Virginia Conrad of San
Francisco, Calif. and 8 grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted at the
Dale United Methodist Church, Tuesday, March 26. The family suggests, in lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-20/1991 Column - 3 Page - 2 WILLIAM
WOODBY (22 JULY 1859 - 7 DEC 1924) William
Woodby was born July 22, 1859, in Unicoi county, Tennessee, where he grew to
manhood and obtained an education. He taught in the public schools and later
became a minister of the gospel. He was united in marriage to Miss Cynthia
Honeycutt of Relief, N.C. Jan. 16, 1881. To this union were born eight
children; the fist a son dying in infancy. The surviving daughters are Mrs.
Albert Green of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. C. A. Brown of Beaverton, Mrs. Herbert O.
Webber of Worcester, Mass., and Mrs. Frank Hayman of Metamora, Ohio; three
sons, Jason of Flint; Fred of Beaverton and Isaac of Detroit. The deceased was a great sufferer, having
been ill nearly three years, and constantly cared for by his faithful
companion. When he knew that death was immiment he summoned his family to his
bedside, and passed peacefully into rest on Sunday, Dec. 7, aged 65 years, 4
months and 15 days at his home in Billings township. He leaves behind a
wonderful example of a life well spent and every assurance of full preparation
for the future. And one clear call for me, And may there be
no moaning at the bar, When I put out to sea. Twilight and evening bell, And
after that the dark, And may there be no sadness of farwell, When I embark.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1924 Column - 4 Page - 4 JESSE
J. WOODMAN (2 FEB 1955 - 10 SEP 1984) Jesse
J. Woodman, 29, of Bay City, died suddenly Monday, Sept. 10, in the Midland
Hospital Center. Born in Traverse City on Feb. 2, 1955, he moved to Bay City
two and a half years ago from Hope. Mr. Woodman was a driver for the Bay Metro
Transit. He was a member of the Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was
married to the former Karla Jones Feb. 27, 1982, in Edenville. Besides his wife, he is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Jessie Woodman of Kalkaska; 2 brothers, Mike of Perth, Australia
and Pat of Lansing; 2 sisters, Mrs. Susan Fender of Boardman and Mrs. Cindy
Saxton of Johannesburg. An infant son, Joseph preceded him in death Sept. 21,
1983. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Edenville Seventh Day
Adventist Church. Elders Don Stewart, Paul Shoun and Robert Lawson will
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hall
Funeral Home. Beaverton Chapel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-12/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 JOSEPH
J. WOODMAN (1983 - 24 SEP 1983) KARLA
L. (JONES) WOODMAN (1957 - ?) CARLTON
T. WRIGHT (22 MARCH 1896 - 3 MARCH 1966) SERVICES
HELD FOR CARLTON WRIGHT Carlton T. Wright, 69, died Thursday at his
home in Beaverton. Born on March 22, 1896, he had lived all his life in
Beaverton. He was a retired Dow Chemical Company employee. Mr. Wright was a
veteran of World War I, and a member of F.& A. M. Lodge No. 453 and the
Beaverton V.F.W. Post. He was married to Myrtle Asch on June 16, 1961, in
Beaverton. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle, a foster
son, Lt. Marlin Spencer, U.S. Army; four stepsons, Gordon Asch, of St. Louis,
Mo., Fred Asch Jr., Ironton, Ohio, Doyle Asch Midland and L. C. Asch, of
Springfield, Va.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gary Morley, of Coleman; one brother,
Philip Cronin, of Flint; and two sisters, Mrs. Dean Geer, of Midland County and
Mrs. Rose Lidster, of Beaverton. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Aaron Hyde officiating. Burial was in Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-09/1966 Column - 4 Page - 1 HAZEL
A. (BROWN) WRIGHT (1918 - 2000) MYRTLE
D. WRIGHT (1918 - 2000) MYRTLE
D. (SMITH) WRIGHT (13 NOV 1902 - 13 NOV 1977) Mrs. Myrtle D. (Asch) Wright, 75, of 3403 Calhoun Rd.,
Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 13, in Saginaw. Born in Billings Township
on November 13, 1902, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. Mrs. Wright
was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Beaverton
Senior Citizens Club. The former Myrtle Smith, she was married to Carl Wright in
1963 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1966. Surviving are 4 sons, Gordon Asch of Webster Grove,
Mo., Fred Asch Jr. and Doyle Asch of Midland and Leo Asch of Springfield, Va.;
one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Yvonne) Morley of Clare; 13 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Leon Methner officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-16/1977 Column
– 7 Page – 2. ORVILLE
R. WRIGHT (4 JUNE 1904 - 6 DEC 1972) Orville
R. Wright, 68, of South Albion, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Albion Community
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County on June 4, 1904, he was a
contractor in the iron industry. Mr. Wright had lived in Napoleon, Ohio,
Beaverton and for the past seven years in Albion. He was a member of the
Napoleon F&AM Lodge and the Coldwater Fraternal Order of Eagels. He was
married to the former Hazel Brown on June 12, 1937, in Grayling. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Patricia Reader of Gladwin and Mrs. Sunny Lamb of Albion; one
sister, Mrs. Lucie Hayward of Quincy; two brothers, Joseph and Wayne of
Midland; and eight grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Zina Bennett officiated and burial was in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2 RELLA
CATHERINE (WARD) WRIGHT (15 MAY 1895 - 29 OCT 1965) SERVICES
HELD FOR RELLA WRIGHT Services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the
Beaverton Methodist Church for Mrs. Rella C. Wright, 70, of Beaverton, who died
suddenly at her home on October 29. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on May 15,
1895, she came to Gladwin County 55 years ago. Surviving are two brothers, William Ward, of
Birmingham and George Ward, of Traverse City; and three sisters, Mrs. Madonna
Shaffer, of South Lyons, Mrs. Emma Fairchild, Detroit, and Alpha Ward, of Ohio.
Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. The
Rev. Lee Long officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-03/1965 Column - 4 Page - 1
Y'S ARNOLD
R. YAGER (? - 1954) BERTHA
MAE (MCKIMMY) YAGER (13 JAN 1878 - 13 SEP 1971) BERTHA
YAGER, 93 Mrs. Bertha M. Yager, 93, of Beaverton,
died Monday, Sept. 13, at the Most Nursing Home in Gladwin following a short
illness. Born in Virginia on Jan 13, 1878, she had lived in Beaverton for 50
years and the past six in Gladwin. The former Bertha McKimmy, she was married
to Harry Yager in 1898 in Coleman. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1959. Surviving are three sons, Ray, of Shields,
Clare and Rolland, of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Blehem, of Defiance,
Ohio; two brothers, Ottamar McKimmy, of Gladwin and Jay McKimmy, of Ludington;
15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 CLARE
YAGER (10 APRIL 1906 - 4 JAN 1977) Clare
Yager, 70,of 3176 West Zuber Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, in the Clare
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Cadillac on April 10, 1906, he
came to Gladwin County in 1920 from Wexford County. Mr. Yager was retired as
owner of Yager Construction Co. in Beaverton. He was a member of the Beaverton
F & AM Lodge No. 453. He and the former Magarette Burr were married
on August 29, 1927, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Ardis Larkin and Mrs. JoAnn Brown of Beaverton and Mrs. Bernice
Green of Clare; 3 sons, Jerry, Marlin and James of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Ray
of Shields and Rolland of Beaverton; and one sister, Mrs. Maxine Blohm of
Defiance, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday, at 2 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-12/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2 FAY
A. YAGER (20 DEC 1910 - 11 FEB 1951) BEAVERTON
MAN DIED AFTER FRACAS FUNERAL
SERVICES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY AFTERNOON Funeral services will be held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock for Fay A. Yager, 40, of Beaverton, who died Sunday at
the Midland hospital. Yager was admitted to the hospital Saturday afternoon,
nearly 18 hours after being involved in an altercation Friday evening on a
Beaverton street. Prosecutor Cyrus Y. Atlee said that according to statements
made by witnesses, Yager engaged in a prolonged argument at a Beaverton tavern
with Archie Fackler, 43, of Gladwin. Fackler, a member of Boman's Tavern
shuffle-board team, had gone to Beaverton to play a match with the Beaverton
team. Yager was not a member of the Beaverton team but joined the group as an
onlooker. Witnesses told officers that during the
verbal exchange, about a seat at a table, Yager invited Fackler outside to
settle te matter. During the brief fight in which blows were struck, Yager fell
and struck his head on the icy sidewalk, losing consciousness. Only a few
persons were aware that the argument had been carried on outside the tavern. He
was taken to his home Friday night, but was removed to the hospital when he
failed to regain his senses. Report of an autopsy conducted by Dr. L. J.
Kassa, of Midland, revealed that Yager's death was caused, by intra-cranial
hemorrhages on both sides of the head, and a skull fracture on the left side of
the head. Mr. AtLee said this mornign that any coroner's inquest must be held
in Midland county by Midland authorities because the death occured there. AtLee
also stated that Fackler was not being held and that evidence, revealed so far,
does not warrant the placing of charges by authorities. Sheriff Arthur Kelly, Mr. AtLee and Coroner
A. H. Bradley, of Midland, have been cooperating in the investigation of the
matter. Mr. Yager was born in December 20, 1910 in Cadillac, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Yager, and was a resident of Gladwin County about 30 years. On May
6, 1941 he married Miss Helen Ruth Searfoss, of Gladwin. He was a veteran of
World War II, serving nearly two years overseas in the European theater, and a
member of the VFW post. He was engaged in the contracting business in Beaverton
with his father and brothers. Mr. Yager will be at the home of his parents
until the time of the service at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Services will
be held at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen
officiating. Burial will be made in the Dale cemetery, and wil be under the
auspices of the Beaverton Veterans of Foreign War Post. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-14/1951 Column - 4 Page - 1 JOHN
HENRY (HARRY) YAGER (4 MARCH 1866 - 24 FEB 1959) HARRY
YEAGER SERVICES THURSDAY John Henry (Harry) Yeager, 92, of Beaverton,
died suddenly at his home on Monday. He was born in Capac on March 4, 1866, and
was married to the former Miss Bertha M. McKimmy in Coleman in 1898. A Gladwin
County resident for 88 years, Mr. Yeager formerly operated a farm. He was a
member of the Beaverton F. & A. Lodge and Order of Railroad Conductors. Survivors include his widow Bertha; a
daughter Maxine, of Defiance, Ohio; and a son Clare, of Beaverton. A daughter
Fay preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at
the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Allen Cobb will officiate and
burial will be in Dale Cemetery under the auspices of the F. & A.M. Lodge.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-25/1959 Column - 7 Page - 1 ROBERT
C. YAGER (18 JAN 1928 - 4 MAY 1947) YOUTH
KILLED IN ACCIDENT ROBERT
YAGER FATALLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH Robert Clair Yager, 19, of Beaverton
township, was fatally injured late Saturday night in an auto and truck crash
three miles south of Gladwin on M-18. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Yager
and had been employed by his father as a truck driver. Riding as a passenger in an automobile,
driven by Rex Stockton of Gladwin, he received severe injuries when the car was
involved in an accident with a truck driven by John McDonald, of Coleman. Taken
to a Saginaw hospital, he died a short time after admittance. Stockton was treated for lacerations of the
head and legs. The driver of the truck was not injured. Funeral services will
be held today at 2 p.m. from the Church of the Brethren, with Rev. E. S.
Hollinger officiating. Burial will be made in the Dale cemetery. Robert was born January 18, 1928 and had
lived all his life in Beaverton and vicinity. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by three brothers and three sisters, Jerry, Marlin, James, Ardith,
Joanne and Berniece; four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Burr and Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Yager, all of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 05-07/1947 Column -
2 Page - 1 RUTH
MARIE (MCKIMMY) YAGER (28 MAY 1901 - 3 FEB 1985) Ruth
M. Yager, 83, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 3, in W.A. Foote
Memorial Hospital Jackson, after a long illness. Born in Lenawee County May 28, 1901, she
spent most of her life in Beaverton. Mrs. Yager retired as a bank teller at the
Gladwin County Bank in 1962. She was a member of the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren. Surviving are one son, John of Spring
Arbor, 2 daughters, Mrs. Patricia Robinson of Jackson and Mrs. Phyllis Causey
of Hayward, Calif., one brother, J. Ray McKimmy of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren
and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Mike Clark will officiate and
burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02/06/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 LAWRENCE
ROBERT YATES (5 DEC 1932 - 10 MARCH 1985) Lawrence
Robert Yates, 52, of 1212 Leaman Rd., Hope, died Sunday, March 10, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County Dec. 5,
1932, he moved to Hope a year a half ago from Beaverton. He was a self-employed
upholsterer and a veteran of the Korean War. He was married to the former Wilma
Saylor Oct. 3, 1958, in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons,
Lawrence of Clare, Jeffrey of Midland, James of Jacksonville, Fla. and Joel at
home; 3 daughters, Joy, Jody and June at
home; his mother, Isabelle Yats of Coleman; 2 brothers, George of Beaverton and
James of Coleman; 4 sisters, Edith Wriska of Coleman, Laura Mathis and Alice
Bennett of Beaverton and Hope Carnahan. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home Beaverton Chapel. Arthur Munger officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1985 Column
- 4 Page - 2 GEORGE
W. YATS (24 JAN 1921 - 24 OCT 1986) George
W. Yats, 65 of 4546 Roehrs Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 24, in the Midland
Hospital Center after an illness of 6 months. Born in Saginaw, Jan. 24. 1921,
he had spent his lifetime in the county. He was a master craftsman machinist.
Mr. Yats was a veteran of World War II. He was married to the former Ruth
Dennings April 23, 1945, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Marion of Weidman and Chester with the Navy in Barbers Point, Hawaii; 2
daughters, Mrs. Andy (Carolyn) Anderson of Gladwin and Mrs. Sidney (Janice)
Saylor of Beaverton, his mother, Mrs. Isabella Yats of Coleman; one brother,
James of Coleman; 4 sisters, Edith Wriska, Alice Bennett, Laura Mathis and Hope
Carnahan of Beaverton; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A brother,
Lawrence die in 1935. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger officiated and
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-29/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 RUTH
A. (DENNINGS) YATS (28 OCT 1927 - 23 MARCH 1996) Ruth
A. Yats, 68, of Beaverton, died Saturday, March 23, 1996 at the home of her
daughter in Gladwin following a long illness. Born Oct. 28, 1927 in Gladwin,
she was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Mrs. Yats was a homemaker and
also cooked in several local restaurants. The former Ruth Dennings married
George Yats April 23, 1945 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1986. Surviving are 2 daughters, Carolyn and
husband Andy Anderson Gladwin, and Janice Saylor of Sanford; 2 sons, Marion and
wife Laura of Beaverton, and Chester of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Lester Dennings
of Clare, Clayton Dennings of Gladwin, and Orley Dennings of Midland; one
sister, Margaret Seeley of Mt. Pleasant; 16 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March
26 from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-03/1996 Column - 1 Page - 7 BUD
L. YOST (9 MARCH 1938 - 22 MARCH 1938) CAROL
ANN (WAGAR) YOST (12 DEC 1930 - 29 APRIL 1982) Mrs.
Carol Ann Yost, 51, of 468 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday,
April 29, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Saginaw on December 12, 1930,
she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was a former librarian at the
Beaverton Branch of the county library and was formerly employed by Brown
Machine. Mrs. Yost had been a Girl Scout teacher at the Beaverton United
Methodist Church. She was also active in several other community activities.
The former Carol Wagar, she was married to D. J. Yost on November 19, 1949, in
Beaverton. Surviving besides her husband are 2 sons,
Daniel and Richard of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Deboria) Silver of
Bay City and Mrs. Larry (Kay) Cramer of Beaverton; her mother and step-father,
Mr. and Mrs. Jay (Vera) McKimmy of Ludington; her grandmother, Mrs. Queen
Glidden of Beaverton; one brother, Donald Wagar of Midland; 2 half-brothers,
Charles Wagar of Oregon and William Wagar of Livonia; one half-sister, Orrine
Broka of Beaverton and 3 grand-children. Her father Orlen Wagar, preceded her
in death. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-05/1982 Column - 6
Page - 2 CLYDE
R. YOST (6 DEC 1887 - 29 OCT 1968) Services
will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. for Clyde R. Yost, 80, who died at his
Beaverton home Tuesday, Oct. 29, after a brief illness. Born in Henry County,
Ohio, December 6, 1887, he was an engineer and crane operator in construction
work before his retirement. Coming to Gladwin County in 1917, Mr. Yost was
married to the former Leona Grant in Saline August 8, 1925. He was a member of
the Gladwin County Farm Bureau. Surviving him are his wife, Leona; a son, D.
J. Yost of Beaverton; a daughter, Mrs. Fay Ann Bay of Clare; two step-sons,
Clyde Grant and Claude Grant, of Beaverton, a brother, Floyd of Dorintost,
Canada; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Williams of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Ann McClure of
Tecumseh, and Mrs. Belva Cornell of Apache Junction, Ariz. The services will be at the Hall Funeral
Home with the Rev. Charles E. Hilliard officiating. Burial will be in the Dale
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1968 Column - 4 Page - 1 D.
LEONE YOST (1907 - ?) JESS
C. YOST (1895 - 1925) LYLE
J. YOST (4 JUNE 1942 - 12 NOV 1943) YOST
BABY DIES AT BAY CITY HOSPITAL Lyle Yost, 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Yost, of Beaverton, died November 12 at the hospital in Bay City. Funeral
services were held Sunday, November 14, with Elder Willis Schrock officiating.
Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1943 Column
- 7 Page - 4 DEBBY
YOUNG (? - 18 MAY 1911) EDWIN
R. YOUNG (12 JULY 1914 - 18 FEB 1976) Edward
R. Young, 61, of 3315 Wieman Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the
Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Highwood on July 12, 1914, he
moved back to Gladwin County in 1962. Mr. Young retired from Buick Motors in
Flint in 1962, after working there 17 years. Surviving are one son, Frederick of Flint,
and two brothers, Fred and William both of Beaverton. Rites were held Saturday
at 2 p.m from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Daniel Weir officiated and
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-25/1976 Column
- 5 Page - 2 JUANITA
YOUNG (29 AUG 1907 - 29 JULY 1977) Juanita
Young, 69, of 1119 Riverside Dr., Beaverton, died Friday, July 29, in the
Midland Hospital after a long illness. Born in Glendale, Ky., on August 29,
1907, she moved to Gladwin County in May 1966 from Detroit. The former Juanita
Richards, she was married to Hubert Young on Septmeber 22, 1940, in Iowa.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Oleta Richards of
Gladwin; one son, Bruce Smith of Denver, Colo; one daughter Mrs. Donald (Made MacIntyre
of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Madge Huston of Eltoro, Calif.; one brother,
John of Lansing; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 4 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was
in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-03/1977 Column - 5 Page -
2 WILLIAM
WALLACE YOUNG (16 AUG 1912 - 11 OCT 1988) William
Wallace Young, 76, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Saginaw VA Medical
Center. He was born in Billings Township, Aug. 16, 1912. Mr. Young served in
the Army during World War II and was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post
7303. He was a retired farmer and highway construction employee. Services are
incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin
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