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CEMETERY (Part 1) A THRU J
A'S ROSEMARY C. ABBOTT
(13 JUN 1935 - 15 SEP 2001) Rosemary
C. Abbott, 66, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin following a long illness. Born June 13, 1935 in Detroit, she was
the daughter of Patrick and Margaret DeSantis. She lived in Gladwin County
since this year and previously lived in Whitmore Lake. She was a homemaker. Surviving
are her mother, Margaret DeSantis of Warren; two sons, Patrick and wife Diane
of Gladwin, and Gerald and wife Alice of Abbott, Fla.; three grandsons, Anthony
Abbott of Gladwin, Jerry Abbott of Florida, and Jason and wife Angie Porter of
Novi; one granddaughter, Lorianne and husband Jason Butler of N.J.; one
great-granddaughter, Courtney Porter of Novi; two brothers, George and wife
Diane DeSantis of St. Clair Shores, and Charles and wife Darlene DeSantis of
Warren; two sisters, Barbara and husband Leslie Trelfa of Allenton, and Jannett
and husband Dennis Jazwiecki of Maumee, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Annes Catholic Church in Edenville with Deacon Frank
Alex officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family.
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. GEORGE W. ACKER (7 FEB
1923 - 13 DEC 1981) George W. Acker, 58,
of Kalkaska, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at his home after a long illness. Born in
Big Rapids February 7, 1923, he received his B.S. degree from Central Michigan
University in 1950 and his masters from the University of Michigan in 1952. Mr.
Acker taught at Wolverine and Gaylord for four years each and Van Dyke School
in Warren for 22 years until retiring in January, 1979. He also taught at South
Macomb Community College. He was a veteran of World War II and moved to Kalkaska
three years ago. Mr. Acker and the former Mary A. Leonard were married November
22, 1947, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
George of Coloma, Michael of Charlevoix and Jon a student at CMU: a brother,
Andrew of Big Rapids; 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Bloxsom of Acme and Mrs. Geraldine
Bloxsom of Traverse City; and 2 granddaughters. The body was cremated and a memorial service
will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1981 Column - 6 Page
- 2 PFC US ARMY WWII DONNA LUCILLE (CARBENO)
ADAMETS (3 JULY 1914 3 JAN 2002) Donna Adamets, 96, of
Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at Edna Maes Country Leisure Living. Born
July 3, 1914 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and
Eva (Bruner) Carbeno. Donna married Frank Adamets, Aug. 6, 1932. He preceded
her in death Dec. 10, 1972. She worked for many years at Schwagers Department
Store and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Surviving are two
daughters, Ruth Ann and husband Norman Linton of Gladwin and Jean and husband
Edwin Demsky of Midland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one
brother, Wayne Carbeno of Gladwin; and one sister, Ruth Grice of Gladwin. She
was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. A funeral liturgy was
held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Father Patrick
Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home,
Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. FRANK A. ADAMETS (15
JAN 1912 10 DEC 1972) FRANK ADAMETS Frank Adamets, 60, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec. 10, in Ford Hospital,
Detroit, after a long illness. Born in Uniontown, Pa., on Jan. 15, 1912, he
came to Gladwin County in 1918, at the age of six. Mr. Adamets was a member of
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a carpenter employed by Wolverine
Camper Co. and was a fomer deputy sheriff and city police officer. He was
married to the former Donna Carbeno on Aug. 6, 1932, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jean Demsky of
Midland and Mrs. Ruth Ann Linton of Detroit; two brothers John of Pittsburgh,
Pa., and Joseph of Midland; one sister, Mrs. Helen DeBois of Gladwin; and five
grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church.
The Rev. Father Edward Trombley will officiate and burial will be in the
Highland Cemetery. A rosary will be said tonight, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1972 Column 3
Page 2. MARIA A. (SVATEK)
ADAMETS (19 DEC 1876 - 17 JAN 1959) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ADAMETS Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m.. at Sacred Heart Church for
Mrs. Meri Adamets, 82, of Buckeye Township, who died on Saturday after a short
illness. Rosary was said at the Miner Funeral Home Monday evening at 8 p.m. and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. The Rev. Fr. George Artman officiated. The former Miss Meri Svatek, was born in Czechoslovakia on Dec. 19, 1876,
and was married there in 1895 to Charles Adamets. They came to Oliver, Pa. in
1907, and to their farm in Buckeye Township in 1921. Mr. Adamets died in 1945. Surviving are four sons, John and Charles, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Joseph, of
Midland and Frank, of Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Rose Bell of Chicago, Mrs.
Marie McKenna of Cannonsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Helen DeBois of Gladwin; one
brother Michael Svatek of Midland, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated
1-23/1959 Column 3 Page 1. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMETZ (28 NOV 1874 26 JULY 1945) CHARLES ADAMETZ
SERVICES HELD Charles F. Adametz,
71, died at his home in Buckeye township, on Thursday July 26. He has been a
resident of Gladwin county for the past 24 years, previously he lived in
Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Adametz was born
in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, on November 28, 1874, and was later married to
Maria Svatek, who survives him together with four sons, John and Charles of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph of Midland and Frank of Gladwin; three daughters,
Marie of Canonburgh, Pennsylvania, Rose of Chicago, Illinois and Helen of
Gladwin; also ten grandchildren, one grandson, Charles R. McKenna is serving in
the South Pacific. A daughter, Stephania Alice preceded her father in death. Funeral services were
held on Saturday, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, burial took
place in Highland cemetery. Rev. Father K. E. McGinn officiated. The four sons
and two sons-in-law acted as pallbearers at the services. Gladwin County Record
dated 8-1/1945 Columnn 7 Page CARL ADAMS (12 DEC
1919 - 17 MAY 1964) SERVICES TODAY FOR
CARL ADAMS Funeral services were held today (Wednesday)
at 1 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Oberlin, for Carl Adams, 44, Sherman
Township farmer, who died Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Rev.
Ernest Muellere officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born on Dec.
12, 1919, in Gladwin County, he was married to the former Nova Jean McIntosh on
Mar. 1, 1951 in Gladwin. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church at
Oberlin. Survivors besides his wife, Nova Jean, are
four daughters, Vickey Yvonne, Linda Sue, Tamela Janet and Pamela Janice; his
father, Michael Adams Sr., of Gladwin; two brothers, Michael Adams Jr. and
William Adams, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Endert, of Gladwin and Mrs.
Katherine Hemstreet and Mrs. Emma Myles, of Bay City. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-20/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1 CPL 11 PRCHT MAINT
CO. WWII BARBARA H. (TANK) ADOMEIT (8 MAY 1892 11 FEB 1955) LONG ILLNESS TAKES
MRS. ADOMEIT Mrs. Barbara H.
Adomeit, 63, of Sage Township, passed away Friday after an illness of several
years. Barbara Tank was born in Tuscola County, May 8, 1892. She became the
wife of Otto Adomeit on June 24, 1910 at Saginaw. They moved to Gladwin county
about 12 years ago. Mr. Adomeit is employed at the Chappel Dam power plant. Besides her husband
she is survived by three sons, Otto, of Birch Run, Robert at home and Fred of
Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanora Rees of Houghton Lake and Mildred at
home; also five grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. William T.
Elliott officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-16/1955 Column 4 Page 1. ROBERT J. ADOMEL (15
JULY 1915 - 30 JUNE 1993) (?) MARK H. ALDRICH (1970
26 JUNE 1989) Beaverton teen drowns Monday A Beaverton teen drowned in the Tittabawassee River at Ridge Rd. Monday
afternoon. Gladwin Sheriffs officers said Mark Howard Aldrich, 18, was swimming
with 4 friends from the area when he dove off the old Secord Bridge into 10
feet of water about 2:30 p.m. Aldrich apparently was not a strong swimmer,
deputies said. When he dove into water over his head, he was not able to swim back
out to the shoreline, authorities said. Other swimmers who were with him attempted to rescue
Aldrich, but were unsuccessful, officers reported. Authorities arrived at the scene within a few minutes and rescue attempts
were made, according to Sheriff Terry Walters. Divers from the Midland County
Sheriff's Department were called to assist and they recovered Aldrich's body at
3:56 p.m. Monday about 150 feet south of the old bridge. Aldrich was pronounced
dead at the scene by Dr. James Sullivan, county medical examiner. Authorities
said the water temperature was 67 degrees and hypothermia was not a factor.
Officers added they did not believe alcohol was involved. Assisting deputies were the Gladwin Emergency Medical Services, the
Midland County Sheriffs Department and a Gladwin DNR conservation officer. The
incident remains under investigation by Gladwin Sheriffs officers. This is the first swimming related fatality
in Gladwin County this year. Aldrich's obituary appears on page 2. Gladwin County Record dated 6-28/1989
Column 3 Page 1. MARK ALDRICH Mark H. Aldrich, 18, of 3031 McCulloch Rd., Beaverton, drowned Monday
afternoon, June 26, 1989, in the Tittabawassee River. Born in Clare, Sept. 27,
1970, he had spent his lifetime in the county. He had attended Beaverton schools. Surviving are his parents, Deborah Rydman of Beaverton and Michael
Aldrich of Alger; one brother, Marty, at home; and his grandparents, Howard and
Bessie Aldrich of Beaverton and Doris McClain of Gladwin. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral
Home. The Rev. Stephen Skinner will officiate and burial will be in the
Highland Cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-28/1989 Column 3 Page 2. DAVID 'OLD DAY'
ALDRIDGE (? - SEP 1889) MAN FOUND DEAD David Aldridge, familiarly known as
"old Davy," who has been around town for some time past, spending a
large portion of his time in dissipation, was found dead in Patterson's livery
barn yesterday morning. He hdbeen to Meredith
the day before, indulging in somewhat of a spree, and on the way home fell from
the rig several times, sustaining a number of bruises. An inquest is in
progress as we go to press (Thursday afternoon). Gladwin County Record dated
09-13/1889 Column - 4 Page - 5 CIVIL WAR DANIEL ALLEN (18
APRIL 1870 - 11 MARCH 1968) COUNTY'S OLDEST MAN
DIES Daniel Allen, 97, of Gladwin City, died
Monday, March 11, at a local nursing home. He had been in ill health for the
past several years. Mr. Allen would have celebrated his 98th birthday next
month. He was born April 18, 1870, in Grout Township and had lived his entire
lifetime in Grout Township and Gladwin City. He was a retired farmer. At the
time of his death, Mr. Allen was probably the county's oldest male resident. In
1961, during the Centennial Celebration, Mr. Allen was honored as the King of
the Centennial, and his sister, the late Mrs. Nancy Dunn, was the Queen. Survivors include a nephew, George Dunn of
Gladwin; four nieces, Eva and Jennie Anderson and Pearl Veith, all of
California, and Florence of Honolulu. Services were held today (Wednesday) at
1:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1968
Column - 2 Page - 1 DOYAL GENE ALLEN (29
JUNE 1933 - 19 JUNE 1978) Doyal Gene Allen, 44,
f 1305 N. Spring St., Gladwin died suddenly Monday, June 19, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital. Born in Paragould, Ark., on June 29, 1933, he came to Gladwin
County a year and a half ago from San Jose, Calif. Mr. Allen was owner of the
Greenbriar Village Mobile Home Park and served in the U.S. Navy during the
Korean War. He was married to the former Carlene Radford on August 21, 1971, in
San Jose. Besides his wife, he is survived by 7
children, Albert, Michael and Angela of Gladwin, Jeanette, Kim, John and Doyal
of San Jose; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Allen of Gladwin; 2 brothers,
Kenneth of Royal Oak and Ronnie of Utica; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Shelba VanKeighan
of Ferndale, Mrs. Delores Hopkins of Madison Heights and Mrs. Jackie Townsend
of Rochester. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates will
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-21/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 US NAVY KOREA ALICE MARIE (HALE)
ALLEN (4 MARCH 1913 17 JULY 1993) ALICE ALLEN Alice M. Allen. 80,
of 4049 W. M-61. Gladwin, died Saturday, July 17, 1993, at her home. She was
born in Clare County on March 4, 1913, and had spent most of her life in
Gladwin County. She had worked at Ogden's Market, Goldberg's Department Store
and O'Dell's Restaurant. Mrs. Allen was a member of St Paul's Episcopal Church
and a past matron of White Clover Chapter O.E.S. The former Alice Hale, she was
married to Ray Allen on Sept. 14, 1934, in Flint. Besides her husband,
she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Beverly) Roberson of Gladwin; one
brother, Rayfleld Hale of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Virginia Klosterman and Margie
Krahner of Gladwin; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a granddaughter, Gloria Roberson. Services were held
Tuesday at 1 p.m. from St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Robert Wollard officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 7-21/1993 Column 4 Page 2. RALPH R.
"RAY" ALLEN, JR (3 NOV 1912 - 1 NOV 2001) Ralph R.
"Ray" Allen Jr., 88, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 at home
following a long illness. Born Nov. 3, 1912 in Flint, he was the son of Ralph
and Verlie (Eckler) Allen Sr. He lived in Gladwin County since 1942 and
previously lived in Flint. Ralph married Alice (Hale), Sept. 14, 1934. She
preceded him in death in 1993. He worked at the Gladwin Sheriffs Department
and owned and operated Allens Radiator Shop in Gladwin. He was a member of the
Gladwin Masonic Lodge. Surviving are one
daughter, Beverly and husband Duane Roberson of Gladwin; two granddaughters,
Christy and husband Andy Gary and Michelle and husband Scott Evensen, all of
Gladwin; two grandsons, Duane Jr. and wife Joan Roberson, and Ralph Roberson,
all of Gladwin; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one
brother, Miles of Mt. Morris; and two sisters, Maude Gardner of Mt. Morris and
Elouise Adams of Fenton. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Gloria
Roberson, his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at
10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Mary Jo Schuetz
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. ROBERT L. ALLEN (20
APRIL 1932 - 10 AUG 2002) WILBERT E. ALLEN (5
MARCH 1897 - 31 JAN 1971) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO
WILBERT ALLEN Wilbert E. Allen, 73, of Butman Township,
died at his home Sunday, Jan. 31, after a long illness. Born in Paulding
County, Ohio, on March 5, 1897, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1902. He
was married to the former Viola Edwards on March 26, 1923, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by three
sons, Bill, of Emmett, Robert, of Sarasota, Fla. and Max, of Bay City; two
daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pero and Mrs. Kathryn Wright, of Flint; two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Grove, of Beaverton and Mrs. Murtie Cripps, of Gladwin; one brother,
Carl, of Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren; 5 step-children and 9 step-grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Charles Allen officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1971
Column - 6 Page - 1 PVT CO A 41 MG BN WWI
MELANIE JEAN ALLOR (5
JAN 1992 - 23 FEB 1996) MELANIE JEAN ALLOR Melanle Jean Allor,
4, of Washington, died Friday. Feb. 23. 1996 at St John Hospital in Detroit following a long
illness. Born Jan. 5. 1992 in Warren, she was a lifetime resident of Washington. Surviving are her
mother, Teri Jean (Grant) Allor of Washington; her father, Craig Allor of
Ferndale; 2 sisters, Trina and
Darla Allor, both of Sebewaing; her grandparents. Terry and Judy (Hoag) Grant
of Utica; her grandfather, William Allor Sr. of Ferndale; and her
greatgrandparents, Jake and Marie Grant of Beaverton.
She was preceded in death by her greatgrandparents, Robert and Mary Hoag. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Donald
Potter will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 2-28/1996 Column 2 Page 7. DENNIS WILLIAM ALWARD
(11 NOV 1925 - 12 FEB 1951) KILLED IN ACTION PFC. DENNIS W. ALWARD Pfc. Dennis W. Alward, 25, was killed in
action in Korea, according to a telegram received Monday by his brother,
Milton. Dennis had previously been reported missing since Feb. 12 and the
message stated that he was killed on that day. It read as follows: "The Secretary of the Army has asked me
to express his deepest regret that your brother, Pfc. Dennis W. Alward, was
killed in action in Korea, Feb. 12, 1951. He was previously reported missing in
action the same date. Confirming letter follows. Ed F. Witsel, major general,
U.S.A., adjutant general of the army." A member of the Second Infantry Division,
the family believes that Dennis was in the Wonju area when he lost his life.
His parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Alward, of Sage township. Two brothers,
Milton and Lawrence, of Gladwin, also survive him. Dennis was born in Sage
township November 11, 1925. He attended the rural school there until entering
the Gladwin Rural Agricultural School, and graduating in 1943. He was discharged from the army in February,
1950 and placed on the reserve list but was recalled to service last October
and sent to Japan Jan. 20. The next day he was flown to the Korean front.
Dennis and his brother, Lawrence, operated a pulpwood business before
re-entering service last fall. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1951 Column -
2 Page - 1 SOLDIER'S BODY IS
COMING HOME Mr. and Mrs. George Alward have been notified
by the War Department that the body of their son, Pfc. Dennis William Alward,
is enroute home from Korea. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon further
advice from the War Department. Gladwin County Record dated 09-19/1951 Column -
7 Page - 1 RITES SATURDAY PFC. DENNIS W. ALWARD Funeral services will be held Saturday
morning at nine o'clock for Pfc. Dennis W. Alward, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs.
George W. Alward, of Sage Township. Dennis was killed in action while serving
with the armed forces in Korea last February 12. His body has been brought back
and will arrive in Gladwin Thursday. He is survived by his parents and two
brothers, Milton and Lawrence, of Gladwin. The Rosary will be read Friday evening at
nine o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home and the services Saturday will be at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, under the auspices of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-17/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1 MI PFC 38 INF 2 DIV
KOREA ELIZABETH JANE (STEPHENS) ALWARD (16 FEB 1862 25 FEB
1935) Funeral services were
held Thursday, February 28, at the Evangelical church at Smith Creek for Mrs.
George Alward, Sr., conducted by Rev. Charles H. Woods, followed by burial at
Highland cemetery. Mrs. Alward died Monday evening, February 25, at her home in
Sage township after an illness of nine years. Elizabeth Jane
Stephens was born February 16, 1862, near Richmond, Ontario, and was married
February 9, 1880, to George Riley Alward at Houghton, Ontario. Four children
were born to them, one daughter dying in infancy. The Alwards came to
Farwell, Michigan, in 1882, where they lived until 1887, when they came to
Gladwin county and settled on their presence farm in Sage township. While a
young woman she joined the Evangelical church, later transferring her
membership to the Free Methodist church. She was a devoted Christian mother. She is survived by
one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Iva Wylie and Thomas E. Alward of Pontiac and
George Alward of Smith Creek; five grandchildren, Norman and Evelyn Wylie,
Milton, Lawrence and Dennis Alward; one sister, Mrs. Welsey Powers of Norwich,
Ontario; and a brother, William Stephens, of Acme, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
E. Alward, Mr. and Mrs. William Wylie, son Norman and daughter Evelyn of
Pontiac; Joseph Pryor and daughter Gladys of Birmingham were here to attend the
funeral. Pallbearers were Anselm and Basil Mitchell, Bert Wylie, Bernard White,
Harry and Roy Watson. Gladwin County Record dated 3-6/1935 Column 4 Page 4. GEORGE RILEY ALWARD (11 SEP 1856 - 2 MAY 1931) George Riley Alward
was born Sept. 11, 1856, in Walpole township, and departed this life May 2,
1931, after a very brief illness at his home in Sage township, Gladwin county.
He was married Feb. 9, 1880, to Elizabeth J. Stephens of Houghton township,
Baham county, Ontario. He is survived by his
wife and three children, Thos. E. and Iva M. Wylie of Pontiac and George W. at
home; also by five grandchildren. Five brothers, one uncle and several cousins,
nephews and nieces also survive him. In 1882 he moved,
with his family, to Farewell, Mich., where he resided until August, 1887, when
he moved to Sage township, Gladwin county, where he spent the remainder of his
life. Funeral services were
conducted from the Smith Creek Evangelical church by the Rev. G. W. Mustard at
2 oclock Tuesday afternoon, May 5. Burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-7/1931 Column 2 Page 1. GEORGE W. ALWARD (5
FEB 1884 - 24 MAY 1963) RITES HELD FOR GEORGE
ALWARD Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for George W. Alward, 79, who died suddenly of a
heart attack at his home in Sage Township on Friday. The Rev. Franz Ollerman
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Farwell on Feb. 5,
1884, he was married to the former Hazel McGuire on Feb. 12, 1918 in Gladwin. A
farmer, he had lived in Gladwin County 77 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; two sons,
Milton and Lawrence, of Gladwin; and a sister, Mrs. Iva Wylie of Drayton
Plains. A son, Dennis, died in Korea in 1951. Gladwin County Record dated
05-29/1963 Column - 6 Page - 1 HAZEL ROSE (MCGUIRE)
ALWARD (12 APRIL 1894 - 25 FEB 1974) HAZEL R. ALWARD Mrs. Hazel R. Alward, 79, of Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 25, at the
Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Hamilton Township, Clare
County, on April 12, 1894, she had spent all of her life in Gladwin and Clare
Counties. Mrs. Alward was a teacher in the Clare and Gladwin schools for about 30
years. The former Hazel McGuire, she was married to George Alward on Feb. 12,
1918, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1963. Survivors include, two sons, Milton and Lawrence, both of Gladwin; seven
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son, Dennis, was killed in
Korea. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Alward is at the Hall Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1974 Column 4 Page 2. HENRY AMMON (1834 - 6
AUG 1903) Henry Ammon died in Sage township, Aug. 6,
aged 68 years. He had resided in this county 24 years, and came from Ohio to
Vassar 30 years ago. His wife died 25 years ago. There were four children,
three of which are living, Lon and Will Ammon, of this county, and Clell Ammon,
of the upper-peninsula. Funeral services will be held today. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-07/1903 Column - 5 Page - 7 Henry Ammon departed this life Aug. 6, 1903,
at 5:30 a.m., aged 68 years, 9 months and 10 days. Deceased was born in Holmes
county, O. He enlisted in Co. C of the 67th regiment and served three years in
the Civil War. After the war he united in marriage to Rachael Crosker, and
three sons were born to the union, Clell, of the upper peuinsula, and Lon and
Will, of Sage, Gladwin county, who were with him at his death. His first wife
died in 1883, and in 1884 he married Amelia Huston. To this union wasborn one
son, Barnie, who died at the age of 12 years. His second wife died at Port
Huron five years ago. Since her death he spent the most of his time in Ohio, at
the Michigan soldiers' home at Grand Rapids, and of the late with his son Lon,
at whose residence he died. He was patient sufferer from the effects of
rheumatism, which made him helpless. He was highly esteemed. Besides his sons,
a sister, Mrs. Mary Croskey, of Ohio, mourn his loss. The body was laid to rest
in Highland cemetery Aug. 7. Funeral service were conducted by Rev. O. F.
Bulman. "Dearest father,
how we miss you From around our circle here, But we know that thou
art circled In the Saviour's home with care. "Jesus took you
from among us, For what reason we know not; But we know that we
shall meet thee In a home to part no more." Source: Gladwin
County Record dated 08-14/1903 Column - 2 Page - 1 CO C 67 REG OH CIVIL
WAR OLA DELL ANDERSON (5
JULY 1897 - 13 NOV 1960) ILLNESS FATAL TO OLA
ANDERSON Ola D. Anderson, 63, of Butman Township,
died Sunday at Veteran's Hospital, Dearborn, following an illness of six weeks.
He was born on July 5, 1897, in Chesaning and was married to the former Martha
McMasters on August 22, 1918, in Detroit. A veteran of World War I, he had been
a resident of Gladwin county 28 years operating a farm in Butman Township. Survivors include his wife, Martha; three
sons, Oscar and Arthur, of Gladwin, and Larry, of Beaverton; two daughters,
Mrs. Iva Peck, of St. Claire Shores, and Mrs. Irene Kure, of Roseville; four
sisters, Mrs. Ruby Payne of Lapeer, Mrs. Lottie Hallett, of Davison, Mrs. Hazel
Odle and Mrs. Ila Gill, of Flint; and fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry C.
Hall will officiate and burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-16/1960 Column - 8 Page - 1 MI PVT CO. L CASUAL
DET WWI DONALD EDWARD ANDERSON
(19 JAN 1930 - 24 APRIL 1995) DONALD EDWARD ANDERSON Donald Edward
Anderson, 65, of Gladwin, died Monday April 24, 1995 at the Saginaw V.A. Hospital
following a long illness. Born Jan. 19, 1930 in L'Anse, he resided in Gladwin
since moving from Detroit in 1973. Mr. Anderson was employed as a carpenter
until he retired in 1977. He was a member of the Union Local 118 and
the VFW. He married the former Edith Richards Sept. 22, 1922 in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he
is survived by 3 sons, Donny and wife Kim of Traverse City, Brian and wife Dawn
of Lapeer, and James of Traverse City; 2 daughters, Joanne and husband David
Connally and Joyce and husband Bill Jasewicz, all of Florida; his mother, Mable
Anderson of L'Anse; one brother, Kenneth of L'Anse; one sister,
Margaret Dumpier of L'Anse; 8 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at
11 a.m. Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with the Rev. David
Cummings officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 5-3/1995 Column 1 Page 6. JAMES T. ANDERSON (4
APRIL 1931 - 24 MAY 1961) ANITA LOUISE (WAGNER)
ANDREW (9 FEB 1902 - 24 NOV 1953) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS.
ANDREW Mrs. Anita Louise Andrew, 51, passed away at
the Midland Hospital on Tuesday morning, November 24. She had been in ill
health for about one year and entered the hospital several days ago. Anita
Louise Wagner was born in Detroit on February 9, 1902. She came to Gladwin with
her parents 47 years ago and lived here since then, and was married to Curtis
Andrew in June 1953 in Gladwin. She was a member of St. Johns's Evangelical
Lutheran church and the Gladwin Golden Rod Rebekahs. Surviving are her husband, Curtis Andrew;
one daughter, Mrs. Bettie Coplin, of Houghton Lake; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Wagner, of Sherman township; one brother, Edwin Wagner, of Roscommon; one
sister, Mrs. Lillie Purtee, of Sherman township; also one grandson, Ronald
Coplin. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock
Friday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. C. Leyrer, of Clare,
will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-25/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1 MIRTIE M. (CAUGHILL)
ANDREWS (21 SEP 1870 - 25 OCT 1892) Mirtie M. Caughill was born Sept. 21, 1870,
in Columbus, St. Clair county, Mich. On Dec. 24, 1890, she and Henry Andrews
were united in marriage, since which time they have resided in Gladwin county.
She died October 25 at her home in Gladwin. She left one son, a babe five months
old. She was a true wife and kind mother. The funeral was held at the M. E.
church and the remains interred in Highland cemetery, Rev. J. B. Durham
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1892 Column - 5 Page - 5 CLIFFORD O. ANDRICKS
(1907 21 APR 1953) B. EMALINE (RINEHART)
ANDRICKS (15 AUG 1908 - 6 APRIL 1990) Emaline Andricks, 81,
of 2825 Wieneke, Saginaw and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly Friday, April
6, 1990, in the Saginaw General Hospital. Born in Gladwin, Aug. 15, 1908, she
lived in Flint from 1930 to 1973 and Gladwin County from 1973 to 1989, when she
moved to Saginaw. Mrs. Andricks was a teacher in the Carmen Ainsworth School
District in Flint, until she retired in 1973 after 20 years. She was a member
of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel; Golden Agers Club and
the Rebekah Lodge 151. She received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan
University, Ypsilanti, in 1958. ' The former Emaline Rinehart, she was
married to Clifford Andricks, June 28, 1930, in Gladwin. He preceded her in
death April 21, 1953. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Lerczak of
Saginaw; one sisters, Mrs. Iva Lou Bowen of Gladwin; one brother Wilson
Rinehart of Gladwin; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held
Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite
charity. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1990 Column - 3 Page 2 RAYMOND E. ANGER (30 SEP 1897 12 AUG 1972) Raymond E. Anger, 74,
died at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Sunday, August 12. He was born
near Harrisville, in Alcona County, September 30, 1897, and came to Gladwin as
a young man. In 1935 he went to Detroit, where he was employed as a yardmaster
for Ford Motor Company. Retiring in 1963, he moved to Ogemaw County to make his
home on M-30 south of West Branch. He was married to Georgia Daniels January 9,
1964, in Bay City. Surviving are his
wife, Georgia; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary Jane) Setzer of Gladwin; two
step-daughters; and a step-son; 15 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. A
son, Arthur Anger, died in 1970. Services were held
Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Bryce
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service
was held Monday evening by the Gladwin Lodge F. & A. M. Mr. Anger was a
member of the Olive Branch Lodge of Dearborn. Gladwin County Record dated
8-16/1972 Column 3 Page 3. FRANCIS SHERMAN
ANTCLIFF (4 APRIL 1931 24 MAY 1961) Francis Sherman
Antcliff was born April 4, 1931, in Pontiac and was married to the former Mary
Baker in 1950. An employee of Dow Chemical Company, he lived his lifetime in
Gladwin County. Survivors include his widow, Mary; a son, Douglas, and three
daughters, Rosemary, Cheryl, and Laura, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Sherman Antcliff, of Gladwin; and two sisters, Mrs. Arlene Hammond, of Gladwin,
and Marian, at home. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the
R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. Elder Alva Pendleton officiated and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-03/1961 Column - 2 Page - 1 EN 2 US NAVY SHERMAN E. ANTCLIFF
(30 JUNE 1895 - 26 FEB 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR
SHERAMN ANTCLIFF Sherman E. Antcliff, 73, of Sage Township,
died Thursday, Feb. 26, in Saginaw Veteran's Hospital after an illness of two
months. Born in Clare County on June 30, 1895, he had resided in Gladwin County
for 37 years. Mr. Antcliff operated the Gladwin News Agency for several years
and was also a veteran of World War I. He was married to the former Clara A.
Milmine of April 4, 1920, in Oakland County. She preceded him in death in June
1966. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arlene
Hammond and Marion Antcliff, borh of Gladwin; one sisters, Mrs. Rubie
Hardenburg of New Port Richey, Fla.; 10 grandchilddren and one great
grandchild. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home.
Elder Alvin Pendleton officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-05/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1 PVT US ARMY WWI RALPH M. ANTHONY (17
MARCH 1905 11 MAR 1983) RALPH ANTHONY Ralph M. Anthony, 77, of 101 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died Friday
evening, March 11, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Montreal, Can., on
March 17, 1905, he moved to Detroit in 1923 and to Gladwin County in 1977. He owned Marsh Equipment Co. in Detroit. Mr. Anthony
married the former Delia Dersche in Toledo, Ohio, in 1927. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Ralph Jr. of Rochester; 2
sisters, Mrs. Winifred Carpenter of Grosse Pointe and Mrs. Harriette Smith of
Detroit; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-16/1983 Column 3 Page 2. THERESA AGNES APARY (15
SEP 1876 10 OCT 1928) MRS. STEPHEN APARY Mrs. Thesera Agnes
Apary, wife of Stephen Apary, was born in Austria-Hungary September 15, 1876
and died at her home at Winegars, Hay township, Gladwin county, October 10,
1928, aged 52 years and 25 days. In January, 1901, she was married to Stephen
Apary. Mr. Apary left for America in May of the same year, and Mrs. Apary
followed one year later. Mr. and Mrs. Apary settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where
they lived until the spring of 1914, when they moved to Gladwin county and
settled on their farm east of Winegars, where they have since resided. Mrs. Apary was the
mother of four children. Irene, who was burned to death in the burning of the
Memorial school building in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1907; Mrs. Charles Kinyon of
Winegars, and Goldie and Wilma at home remain to mourn the loss of a faithful
and loving wife and mother. Mrs. Apary also leave's to mourn her a mother and
five brothers, who live in Europe, besides other relatives and a host of
friends. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Charles Van Colen at the Church of the Sacred Heart Saturday
morning, October 13, and the body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. (Gladwin County
Record - 10-25-1928 Column 4 Page 4) - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - It appears that her
maiden name was Terresa Kraterys, and her husband's name was Stanislaw - which
is generally translated to English as Stephen. (This comes from an Ohio birth
record for one of their children.) To find other spelling of the name check for
records of the 172 students who died on March 4, 1908 at Collinwood Lakeside
School fire in which Irene burned to death. ARTHUR A. ARKWRIGHT
(26 AUG 1868 - 28 MAY 1952) Arthur A. Arkwright,
83, long-time resident of Buckeye township, died on Wednesday, May 28 at his
home in Arbutus, following a long illness. Mr. Arkwright was born on August 26,
1868, at South Camden and married Miss Elma Smith at Columbia, Ohio on April 2,
1893. They came to Gladwin county in 1910 and have resided here since, with the
exception of eight years, which they spent near Atlanta. Surviving are his wife, Elma; two sons,
Cecil , of Lewiston and Leland, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Wilson, of
Battle Creek and Mrs. Ivel Dundas, of Arbutus; 13 grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Buckeye town hall
on Saturday, with the Rev. Henry Kreulen, of Bay City and the Rev. Laurence
Evoy, of the Highwood Free Methodist church, officiating, special music was by
the Fromer sister. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
06-04/1952 Column - 4 Page - 1 ELMA (SMITH)
ARKWRIGHT (3 JUNE 1877 - 23 NOV 1965) SERVICES HELD FOR
ELMA ARKWRIGHT Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Elma Arkwright, 88, of Buckeye Township, who died
Nov. 23, following a short illness. Born in Williams County, Ohio on June 3,
1877, she had resided in Gladwin County since 1910. The former Elma Smith, she
was married to Arthur Arkwright on April 2, 1894, in Columbia, Ohio. He
preceded her in death on May 28, 1952. For many years Mrs Arkwright was
correspondent for The Record writing the Arbutus community news. Surviving are
two sons, Cecil, of Lewiston and Leland, of Otsego; two daughters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Wilson of Battle Creek and Mrs. Ivel Dundas, of Buckeye Township; two
sisters, Mrs. Leatha Rhinehart, Midland, and Mrs. Libby Burlew, of Camden; 13
grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 22 great great grandchildren. The
Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-01/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1 ALLEN ALEXANDER
ARMSTRONG (14 APR 1852 18 NOV 1929) ALLEN A. ARMSTRONG Allen A. Armstrong was born Apr. 14, 1852, in Louisville, N. Y. He came
to Michigan over 50 years ago and was one of the pioneers in this section,
having lived in Gladwin about 43 years. He was married in 1877 to Emojean
Pierce at Marlette, Michigan. Two children were born to them, Floyd of
Cambridge, Mass., and Blanche, who died at the age of four. Mr. Armstrong became a Christian about ten years ago and maintained his
faith to the end. He has been in failing health for several months and passed
away at his home in Gladwin Nov. 18, 1929. He leaves to mourn their loss, his
wife, one son, Floyd, one sister, Mrs. Maria Walker of Marlette, two
grandchildren, Mrs. Bruce M. Bigelow of Providence, Rhode Island, and Lieut.
Devere Armstrong in the Philipine islands. Besides he leaves six nieces and
nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held from the home and from the Methodist church
Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21, 1929, Rev. Leroy M. Whitney, pastor of the church
officiating. Mrs. Carrie Capling and Mrs. Eva Bender sang in the service,
Crossing the Bar, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Abide With Me. The body
was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. The genuine sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved wife
and other relatives. Those from out of town present for the services were: Mrs.
Maria Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chard, Rufus Walker and Miss Verna Walker of Marlette;
Mrs. David Cohoon of Midland; Ralph Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Paxton of
Clare; Mrs. Bruce M. Bigelow of Providence, R. I. Their son, Prof. Floyd
Armstrong, was unable to be present being at the present time in China on a
trip around the world. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1929 Column 4 Page
1. BLANCHIE ARMSTRONG
(1883 22 MAY 1888) ARMSTRONG.---In this village, Tuesday night, May 22, 1888, BLANCHE,
daughter of Allan and Emma Armstrong, aged 4 years, of diphtheria. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-25/1888 Column - 5 Page - 5 CATHERINE (SINCLAIR)
ARMSTRONG (10 AUG 1891 - 2 JAN 1982) Mrs. Catherine
Armstrong, 90, of 946 W. Highwood Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Jan. 2, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Huron County on August
10, 1891, she came to Gladwin County in 1913. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of
the Beaverton Presbyterian Church. The former Catherine Sinclair, she was
married to William E. Armstrong March 27, 1913, in Elkston. He preceded her in
death October 10, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons, William J. of Morrency and Ellis
of Wauseon, Ohio; 2 daughters, Mrs. Curt (Alta) Lindenberg of Midland and Mrs.
Emil (Nina) Lechner of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Etta McMellan of Ann Arbor and
Mrs. Rachel Croft of Ohio, 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. One
daughter, Mary H. Armstrong, also preceded her in death in 1936. Services were
held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev.
Aeron Davies officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-06/1982 Column - 3 Page - 2 EMOJEAN (PIERCE)
ARMSTRONG (28 AUG 1858 6 APR 1949) LONG-TIME RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Mrs. Emojean Armstrong, 90, passed away at her home in Gladwin on
Wednesday, April 6. Born in Almont on August 28, 1858, Emojean Pierce moved,
with her parents, to Marlette in her early womanhood. There she met and, in
September, 1877, married Allen Armstrong, who preceded her in death in 1929.
They became the parents of two children, a daughter, Blanchie, who passed away
in early childhood, and a son, Professor Floyd E. Armstrong, of Mt. Pleasant,
who, with his wife, Ollive, survive her. Emma Armstrong, as she was known to her many friends, came to Gladwin
with her husband and children in 1885 and has lived here and in this vicinity
for the 64 years since that date. For a number of years she conducted a
millinery store and in 1903 she and her husband moved to a farm in Sage
township, where they resided for about 25 years. Retiring in 1929, they returned
to Gladwin, where she continued to live until her death. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and throughout her
life in Gladwin was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving her, in
addition to her son, are one grandson, Colonel DeVere Armstrong, now stationed
in Tokyo, Japan; one granddaughter, Mrs. Bruce Bigelow of Providence, Rhode
Island; one step-grandson, Wayne B. Wagar of Saginaw and two great grandsons;
also four nieces, Mrs. David Cohoon of Midland, Mrs. Clarence Ferrell of
Gladwin, Mrs. Verne Neal of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Carrie Deutsch of
Seattle, Washington. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 8, in the Methodist Church,
with the Rev. John R. Scott officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 4-13/1949
Column 5 Page -1. FLOYD E. ARMSTRONG (2
JAN 1879 27 OCT 1966) RITES FOR FLOYD ARMSTRONG Dr. Floyd E. Armstrong, 87, of 321 North Kinney Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant,
died Thursday, Oct. 27, after a short illness. He was born in Marlette January
2, 1879, and was the son of Allen A. and Emojean Pierce Armstrong. Funeral services for Prof. Armstrong were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at
the Stinson Funeral Home. The interment was at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Dr. Armstrong grew to manhood in the lumbering days of Gladwin where his
father moved as a pioneer. He was educated in the public schools of the State,
Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan, from which he
received both the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Later, he was
awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Central Michigan University. His early career was in public school teaching, his first school being a
one-room country school to which he walked six miles both ways each day. Later,
he taught in the grades and became superintendent of schools in Gladwin. He was
elected county school commissioner in Gladwin County and served in that
capacity for a number of years. He withdrew from teaching for about five years to enter business. This
business experience consisted of banking and retail merchandising. Deciding that educational work offered the best avenue for the use of his
abilities, he returned to that field and, to complete his preparation, entered
the University of Michigan as an upper classman in 1912. Upon his graduation in
1914, he was appointed Instructor in Economics at the university, where he
taught for four years. In 1916, he was appointed Assistant Professor of Political Economy at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During the
27 years there, before his retirement in 1943, he advanced to the rank of full
professor. He was the recipient of various distinctions and honors, and during
his final year of residence at the institute, was chosen by his colleagues to
be chairman of the faculty. Upon his retirement, he became Professor Emeritus
of Economics and Finance. The years in Cambridge offered opportunity for many excursions into other
fields outside of teaching, while he carried on his regular work as Professor
of Economics and Finance. He was lecturer at Bentley University, Boston
University and at Harvard University. He took an active part in civic affairs,
serving as a member of the Board of Governors and vice president of the
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. He was much in demand as a lecturer before
service clubs and other organizations and frequently represented M.I.T. as a
speaker at alumni gatherings in New York City and other places throughout the
East. For a number of years he was one of the visiting civilian lecturers invited
to speak before the Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point,
N. Y. His years in the East brought Professor Armstrong many business contacts
that broadened his understanding of the practical phases of the economic and
political philosophy that he taught to his students. He was for several years, until he retired, a member of the Board of
Directors of the Harvard Trust Company, oldest and largest bank in Cambridge.
In that connection, his principal interest was in the Trust Department, where
throughout his service he was a member of the Trust Committee, charged with the
investment of very large sums of money. Thus, he combined in himself the
theoretical training of a university professor and the pratical experiences of
a man in business. His principal work in the educational field was as teacher and lecturer,
although he did some writing. Numerous articles and manuscripts on business and
economic subjects came from his pen, and he was a co-author of a textbook,
"The Economic Process." Prof. Armstrong was a mmember of the Masonic Order, the Cambridge, Mass.,
Economy Club and the Puddingstone Club of Boston. After he took up residence in
Mount Pleasant, he became a member of the Rotary, the Faculty Club of Central
Michigan University and the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Career
Advancement. In August, 1903, he was married to Maude Parker, who died in June 1918.
They had two children, Lois Armstrong Bigelow of Providence, Rhode Island, and
Col. DeVere P. Armstrong, U.S.A., Ret. of Chattanooga, Tenessee. Mrs. Bigelow
is the widow of Dr. Bruce M. Bigelow, vice president of Brown University and is
now Assistant Dean of Admission at Pembroke College in Brown University. Col.
Armstrong teaches history at the McCalla School in Chattanooga, Tenn. In August, 1921, he was married to Ollive Bergey Wagar, the widow of Hugh
A. Wagar. She died in Mt. Pleasant in December 1962. Prof. Armstrong is
survived by a step-son, Wayne B. Wagar, who is a certified public accountant in
Saginaw. In addition, he is survived by four grandchildren, Peter H. Armstrong
of Washington D.C., Capt. Alan P. Armstrong of Fort Benning, Georgia, Lisa A.
Wagar of Detroit, and Lois A. Wagar, a student at Pembroke College, and one
great granddaughter, Elizabeth Jane Armstrong of Fort Benning, Georgia. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-2/1966 Column -5 Pages 1 & 2. MAUD (PARKER)
ARMSTRONG (? - ?) OLIVE (BERGEY) WAGAR
ARMSTRONG (23 MAY 1884 18 DEC 1962) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ARMSTRONG Mrs. Floyd Armstrong, 78, died December 18 in Gladwin Nursing Home. Born
Ollive Bergey on May 23, 1884 in Caledonia, Mich., she moved with her family to
Mt. Pleasant in 1900. There she grew to womanhood and graduated from Mt.
Pleasant High School and Central Michigan Normal School (now Central Michigan
University). She was married to Hugh A. Wagar in 1904 and with him came to Gladwin,
where they operated what is now the Hall Drug Store until Mr. Wagars death in
1920. During those years she took an active part in the Womans Club (she was a
charter member) and was also prominent in church circles, the Eastern Star and
other organizations. Here, in 1905 her son, Wayne B. Wagar, now a Saginaw
certified public accountant, was born. In 1921 she was married to Professor Floyd Armstrong, formerly of
Gladwin, and lived in Cambridge, Mass., until his retirement from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1943. From then until the time of her
death she and Dr. Armstrong have made their home in Mt. Pleasant, where she has
been prominent in university circles, the church and other civic and social
groups. Besides her husband and son, she leaves a step-son, Colonel DeVere
Armstrong of Chattanooga, Ten., a step-daughter, Lois Armstrong Bigelow, of
Providence, Rhode Island, and two granddaughters, Lisa and Lois Wagar. Funeral services were held at the Stinson Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant,
the Rev. Kenneth Cutler officiating, and interment was in Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1. HENRY CLAY ARNCE (11
MAY 1844 - 21 JULY 1920) Clay Arnce died July
22, 1920, at the home of Alva Bush in Buckeye township, aged 76 years. Services
were held at the Methodist church in Gladwin, Saturday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. J. H. Cornelius, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. His son, Fred
Arnce, and two daughters from Battle Creek were here at the funeral. Gladwin
County Record dated 07-29/1920 Column - 5 Page - 5 {Note: Actual Recorded Date
of Death is: 07/21/1920. See Source Records}. AUGUST ARNDT (20
MARCH 1867 - 4 MARCH 1939) ROSALIA (SCHMIDT) ARNDT
(14 OCT 1868 - 22 MAY 1925) MRS. ROSALIA ARNDT Mrs. Rosalia Arndt (Schmidt) was born Oct. 14, 1868, in Romok, Russia. In
1889 she accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal Saviour and followed him faithfully
until he called her home. Thirty-four years ago she came to America, and
settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was a member of the Erin Avenue German
Baptist church for 24 years. Twelve years ago she came to Gladwin with her
husband and daughter and joined the Round Lake German Baptist church. In 1892
Mr. and Mrs. Arndt were married and for 32 years and five months lived together
in joy and sorrow. Over a year ago she became seriously ill and she had to go
through great suffering, until the Lord released her on May 22, 1925, at the
age of 56 years, 7 months and 8 days. One daughter preceded her to heaven. Mrs.
Arndt is survived by her husband, one daughter, Ruth, and a step-brother and
step-sister, besides a large circle of friends. Services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Gladwin, Monday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. F. Schilling and his supply of Round Lake, and
Rev. Stanley Thayer. A chorus of 10 men from the Roud Lake Baptist church
furnished the vocal selections. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-28/1925 Column 5 Page 5. JASON L. ARTHUR (28
JAN 1974 - 12 DEC 1999) Jason L. Arthur, 25,
of Coleman, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 in Isabella County. Born Jan. 28, 1974
in Midland, he was the son of Richard and Connie (Balzer) Arthur. Jason was the
valedictorian of Coleman High School, graduating in 1992. He graduated from the
University of Michigan in 1996 with a degree in chemical engineering, and was
in his third year at the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine. Surviving are his
parents, Richard and Connie Arthur of Coleman; one brother, Rick of Coleman;
two sisters, Tami and husband Brian Frederick of Hamilton, and Elizabeth Arthur
of Coleman; grandparents, Clifford and Eva Arthur of Coleman and Mary Jane and
William Butcher of Gladwin; one nephew, Alexander Frederick; and several aunts,
uncles, and cousins. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Coleman Wesleyan Church with Rev. Dave Cox
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at
the Coleman Wesleyan Church starting at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday). Memorials
may be made to the family. OLaughlin Funeral Home in Coleman was in charge of
the arrangements. AMANDA J. (WOOD)
ATCHINSON (2 NOV 1873 19 NOV 1951) RITES FOR MRS. ATCHISON TODAY Funeral services for Amanda Woods Atchison, 78, were held this afternoon
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. William Elliott of St. Paul's Episcopal
church officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Atchison was born on November 2, 1873 in Kent Ridge, Ontario,
Canada. She was married to Frenk E. Atchison on December 25, 1894 in Gladwin
and has lived here all the rest of her life. Mr. Atchison operated a drug store
in Gladwin for many years. He died on July 6, 1924. She passed away on Monday, November 19 at the Clare Convalescent Home.
Surviving are on daughter, Mrs. Marion Kirby of Gladwin, one step-daughter,
Miss Vera Atchison of Highland Park; two grandsons, Harry Kirby of California
and Donald Kirby of Highland Park; also five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Willard Walton, Glenn McClure, Clark Scrafford, Frank
Hanna, Robert Greer, Glenn Wagar. Gladwin County Record dated 11-21/1951 Column
- 2 Page - 1. FRANK E. ATCHINSON (1
FEB 1861 - 6 JULY 1924) PIONEER MERCHANT OF
GLADWIN HAS PASSED AWAY Death has taken another long time resident
of Gladwin, Frank E. Atchinson, who passed away Sunday, July 6, after a gradual
decline in health during several years past from sugar diabetes. Although his
health had been gradually failing since appearance of the disease he had
managed to attend his store until a few weeks ago,during which time he had been
confined to his house in a critical condition. Mr. Atchinson came to Gladwin in March 1883,
to take charge of a drug store established at that time by Phil S. Matthews of
Midland, and located in the building first occupied by the store of C. C. Fouch
in 1877, in later years by D. Mills, and torn down a few weeks ago. He received
his early training as a druggist in the store of the late Dr. Salisbury of
Midland. After a few years in the employ of Mr. Matthews, he bought the stock
of drugs of the latter, which had been placed in a new building adjoining to
the west, later sold to T. G. Campbell and destroyed by fire, but previously
having been occupied by several renters. Frank E. Atchinson was born Feb. 1, 1861, at
Wilson, N. Y. His parents moved to Ingersoll, Midland County, Michigan in 1866,
and he lived there until coming to Gladwin. He was married to Lena Mae Foster
in September 1887, who died June 13, 1891, leaving one daughter, Vera May, who
still survives. On Christmas Day, 1894, Mr. Atchinson
married Amanda Wood, and one daughter, Marion Lucile, now Mrs. Kirby, survives
this union, together with two grandchildren, Donald and Harry Kirby. He also
leaves one brother, William Elmer, of LaPorte, Mich., a sister having preceded
him in death a few years ago. Not only has the family lost a good father and
husband but Gladwin has lost one of its oldest residents and best citizens, and
he leaves a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 3
p.m. from his late residence, Rev. C. A. McEntarfer officiating. A choir
consisting of Irving Clendening, J. E. Capling, W. F. Bollert and A. R.
Schlicter rendered music. During the funeral services business places of the
city were closed as a token of respect to deceased. Gladwin County Record dated
07-10/1924 Column - 7 Page - 1 LENA MAE (FOSTER)
ATCHINSON (9 JUNE 1867 - 13 JUNE 1891) PASSED OVER THE
RIVER. The death of Lena Mae, beloved wife of Frank
E. Atchinson, occurred suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday evening. She had not
been in a critical condition of health, but was taken with a sinking spell, to
which she had been subject, and before medical aid could be summoned had
peacefully passed to the beyond. The announcement of her death cas a pall over
the community. The thought that one just entering upon the flush of womanhood
should be cut down without a moment's warning was a sad reflection. The deceased was born in St. Louis; Gratiot
county, June 9, 1867, and was therefore in her 25th year. Her mother died when
Mae was about two years of age, she being the youngest of a family of two
sisters, Mrs. Lillian and Edith Foster, and one brother, Fred A. Foster; all of
whom survive her. She came to Gladwin with her father, J. H. Foster and family,
in 1882. In September, 1887; she united in the holy bonds of matrimony with
Frank E. Atchinson, to whom she proved a most devoted companion. The sad death
leaves a heart-stricken husband, and an infant child only a few weeks old which
will never know a mother's love. Funeral services took place Tuesday at the
Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member. The long residence of
Mrs. Atchinson here had gained her many friends, of whom the church was filled
to pay the last tribute of respect. A large procession also followed the
remains to the cemetery, where the grave had been decorated with a beautiful
floral canopy. Emblematic floral offerings and wreaths also graced the church
during the services, which were conducted by Rev. W. S. Rae. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-19/1891 Column - 5 Page - 5 VERA MAY ATCHINSON (?
- 20 MARCH 1974) Services for Vera M.
Atchinson, 82, retired Highland Park city nurse, were held Saturday in the
chapel of St. Luke Episcopal Home, Highland Park. Miss Atchinson died
Wednesday, March 20, at the home. A former Gladwin resident, she was a graduate
of Grace Hospital Detroit, School of Nursing's class of 1914, and served
overseas as an army nurse in World War I. She was a member of several nurses'
associations. Miss Atchinson was a cousin of Mrs. August (Myrtle) Behnke of
Gladwin and Mrs. Ernest (Mae) Vannatter of Hoghton Lake. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1974 Column - 1 Page - 2 CYRUS Y. ATLEE (6
JUNE 1921 - 5 JULY 1993) Cyrus Y. Atlee, 72,
of Gladwin, died Monday, July 5, 1993, in the Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma,
after a long illness. Born in Detroit, June 6, 1921, he was a lawyer and then
Prosecuting Attorney for 20 years in Gladwin County until retiring in 1976. Mr.
AtLee was past chairman of CAP Head Start Program, past secretary of the
Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce and past president fo the Gladwin Rotary
Club. He was also a veteran of World War II. Mr. AtLee and the former Megan
Meyer were married Nov. 6, 1942, in Ann Arbor. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Cyrus of Chelsea; 2 daughters, Susan Daugherty of Roanoke, Va. and Kathleen
Theilig of Houston, Texas; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Mary, in 1954 and a sister, Mary Jane Tasch. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joel Hurley will
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the church or the Gladwin Rotary Club. Gladwin County Record dated 07-07/1993
Column - 3 Page - 2 ALETHA R. (MILLS) AUBUCHON
(15 NOV 1920 31 JULY 1990) Aletha R. AuBuchon, 69, of 5318 Lake Dr., Blue Lake, Gladwin, died at her
home Tuesday, July 31, 1990, after a long illness. Born in Paduka, Ky., Nov. 15, 1920, she moved
to Gladwin County in 1984. She was a retired accounting clerk for R. L. Polk
& Co. The former Aletha Mills, she was married to Charles AuBuchon in
Detroit. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Neil (Donna)
Danielson of Warren; and 3 grandchildren. No services were held and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 8-8/1990 Column 2 Page 2. FRANK J. AUER, SR.
(11 NOV 1883 12 APR 1968) RITES HELD FOR FRANK AUER, SR. Services were held Monday for Frank Auer, Sr., 84, of So. M-30 in Buckeye
Township, who died Friday forenoon, April 12, following an illness of two
months. He was a retired farmer. Born in Hungary Nov. 11, 1883 Mr. Auer came to
the United States in 1907, locating first in Bay City. He and the former Vera
Bailey were married in Charlotte April 9, 1913 and moved to their farm in
Buckeye in 1917, where they have since lived. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Church. Surviving are three sons, Frank Jr., Steve and James, all of Gladwin;
five daughters, Mrs. Lauren Bader (Mary), Mrs. Helen Scott, and Mrs. Donald
Darley (Vera), all of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Theresa Hess of Gladwin, and Mrs. James
Darley (Rose) of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Torok of Flint, and Mrs.
Charles Oder (Mary) of Dearborn; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The Rev. Fr. George B. Artman officiated at the services at Sacred Heart
Church Monday at 10:00 a.m. and burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary
was recited at the Miner Funeral Home Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Gladwin County Record
dated 4-17/1968 Column 5 Page- 1. FRANK J. AUER (28 FEB
1919 21 NOV 1997) FRANK J. AUER Frank J. Auer, 78, of Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 at the Town
& Country Nursing Home in Midland. Born Feb. 28, 1919 in Gladwin, he was
the son of Frank J. and Vera Bailey Auer. Frank grew up in Gladwin County. He
worked as a builder and owned and operated the Meadow Lanes Bowling Lanes for some
20 years. Frank was a veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 7303. He
also operated other businesses in Gladwin. Frank married the former Emma Phillips, June
13,1979 in Gaylord. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Ric Auer of
Minnesota; one daughter, Mary Ann and husband Robert Williams of Chandler,
Ariz.; three stepsons, Roy and wife Debra Kinkela and Rick Kinkela, all of
Gladwin, and Lewis and wife Lonnie Kinkela of Houston, Texas; one stepdaughter,
Pamela and husband Randy Mayfield of Harrison; two brothers, Jim and Steve and
wife Bertha all of Gladwin; four sisters, Theresa Hess of Gladwin, RoseDarley
of Flint, Helen Scott, and Vera and husband Don Darley all of Clio; 14 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
one sister, Mary Bader. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Father Jules Spleet officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Graveside services were conducted
under the auspices of VFW Post 7303. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-26/1997 Column 2 Page B5. VERA AUER (09 APR
1893 8 MAY 1978) Mrs. Vera Auer, 85,
of Gladwin, died Monday, May 8, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Hungary
on April 9, 1893, she moved to Charlotte in 1913 and to Buckeye Township in
1917. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society. The former Vera
Bailey, she was married to Frank Auer in 1913 in Charlotte. He preceded her in
death on April 12, 1968. Surviving are 5
daughters, Mrs. Loren (Mary) Bader, Mrs. Helen Scott and Mrs. Donald (Vera)
Darley, of Clio, Mrs. Theresa Hess, of Gladwin, and Mrs. James (Rose) Darley,
of Flint; 3 sons, Frank, Steve and James, all of Gladwin; 22 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. A Rosary was said Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin
County Record dated 5-10/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2. BARBARA KATHRYN
AUGUSTINE (2 DEC 1940 - 15 MARCH 1941) Services Held Monday for Augustine Baby Barbara Kathryn Augustine, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Augustine, born December 2, 1940, died at the Kays Nursing home
on Saturday, March 15. Funeral services wee held on Monday, March 17 a t 10 a. m. in Sacred
Heart Church with Rev. Father McGinn officiating with burial in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-19/1941 Column 3 Page 5. BERTHA (HOFER)
AUGUSTINE (22 NOV 1896 - 2 MARCH 1966) RITES HELD FOR BERTHA AUGUSTINE Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church for
Mrs. Bertha Augustine, 69, of Gladwin Township, who died Wednesday in West
Branch following a long illness. Born in Steuben, Austria, on Nov. 22, 1896,
she came to Gladwin County in 1924. The former Bertha Hofer, she was married to
George Augustine on July 21, 1924 in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Ervin, of Gladwin; four
daughters, Mrs. Pauline Crum, of Freeland, Mrs. Lila Wessely, of Saginaw, Mrs.
Helen Scott, of Wheaton, Ill., and Mrs. Betty Stroh, of Battle Creek; four
stepsons, Raymond Augustine, of Gladwin, Clarence Augustine, of Midland,
Wendell Augustine, of Detroit and Louis Berger, of Ottoville, Ohio; one
step-daughter, Mrs. Esther Joseph, of Gloversville, N.Y.; two brohers, Joseph
Hofer, of Steuben, Austria and Gustave Hofer, of Vienna, Austria; one sister,
Mrs. Theresa Puhr, also of Vienna; 36 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. A
prayer service was held at the Miner Chapel at 9:30 p.m. Friday evening.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-9/1966 Column - 4 Page - 1. CATHERINE CECILIA
(TENWALDE) AUGUSTINE (29 SEP 1890 - 14 JAN 1920) MRS. GEORGE AUGUSTINE Cecelia, wife of George Augustine, was born Sept. 29, 1890, at Kalida,
Ohio, and died at her home in Grout township, Gladwin county, Michigan, Jan.
14, 1920, aged 29 years, 3 months and 16 days. Mrs. Augustine was the eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tenwalde of Grout township. She was married to
George Augustine in September 1910, and to this union were born six children.
They came to Gladwin county in the spring of 1901. Mrs. Augustine was a loving wife, a faithful mother and a kind neighbor,
and had the respect of a wide circle of friends. She leaves to mourn besides
her husband and five children her father and mother, two brothers and four
sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father VanColen at Sacred Heart
church Saturday morning at 10 oclock, and the body was laid to rest in
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-22/1920 Column 5 Page 5. GEORGE AUGUSTINE (20
MAY 1887 - 10 SEP 1966) RITES HELD FOR GEORGE AUGUSTINE Services were held Tuesday for George Augustine, 79, a Gladwin Township
farmer since 1910. Mr. Augustine died in St. Lukes Hospital, Saginaw,
Saturday, Sept. 10, of a heart attack. He had been ill for two weeks. Born May
20, 1887, in Nitzkydorf, Austria-Hungary, he came to the United States in 1897,
living in Ohio before coming to Gladwin County. He was married to Miss Cecelia
Tenwalde in 1910 at Kalida, Ohio, and she died Jan. 15, 1920. On July 21, 1924,
he married Miss Bertha Hofer at Gladwin and she preceded him in death last
March. Mr. Augustine is survived by five sons, Raymond of Gladwin, Clarence of
Midland, Wendell of Detroit, Louis of Ottoville, Ohio, and Ervin of Saginaw;
five daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Esther) Joseph of Gloversville, N.Y., Mrs. Robert
(Pauline) Crum of Freeland, Mrs. Jerold (Lila) Wessely of Saginaw, Mrs. John
(Helen) Scott Jr. of Wheaton, Ill., and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Stroh of Battle
Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Shue of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Fronie Saum of Fort
Jennings, Ohio; three step-brothers, Peter Sefernik of Flint, Louis and John
Sefernick of Ohio; 39 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev.
Fr. George B. Artman officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Rosary
was recited Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Miner Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated
9-14/1966 Column 6 Page 1. PETER AUSGUSTINE (15
JAN 1920 - 15 JAN 1920) LILLIAN M. (DAUBERMAN)
AUSTIN (13 FEB 1890 21 JULY 1975) LILLIAN AUSTIN Mrs. Lillian M. Austin, 85, of 240 S. Arcade St., Gladwin died suddenly
Monday, July 21, a few moments after admittance to Gladwin Area Hospital. She
had been a patient at the nursing home for the past several months. Born February 13, 1890, in Lucas County, Ohio, she had been a resident of
Gladwin County since 1920. The former Lillian Dauberman and Roy Austin were
married June 4, 1918, in Deckerville, and he died October 28, 1966. Surviving are 2 nieces, Mrs. Beryl Studer of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs.
Helene Jamra of Lambertville. Services will be Thursday, at Hall Funeral Home
Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-23/1975 Column 5 Page 2. MARTHA AUSTIN (1880 -
1924) ROYAL C. AUSTIN (6
AUG 1885 28 OCT 1966) ILLNESS IS FATAL Royal C. Austin, 81, well-known retired Gladwin gas station operator,
died Friday, Oct. 28, after an illness of three weeks. Services were held
Monday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. John W. Cermak
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Roy Austin was born in Livingston County Aug. 6, 1885 and was married to
the former Lillian Dauberman June 4, 1918 in Deckerville. He operated the
Gladwin Creamery and cheese plant for several years around 1907, and managed
creameries in several other cities until returning to Gladwin County in 1920 to
manage a cream station in Beaverton. Two years later he came back to Gladwin
and operated a cream station here until selling it to go in the insurance
business. In the early 1940s he took over operation of the gas station across
from the court house and remained there until his retirement several years ago.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-2/1966 Column 6 Page 1. CARRIE L. (MCFADDEN) AYRE
(7 OCT 1887 22 FEB 1958) Mrs. Carrie Ayre, 70, passed away Saturday afternoon after an illness of
several weeks. She had spent 47 years in educational work as a school teacher
and county superintendent of schools. First elected as Gladwin County school
commissioner 18 years ago, Mrs. Ayre was named county superintendent of schools
several years ago when it became an appointive office. She retired from the
post in January of this year. She started her teaching career in 1906 when, she
was 19 years old. Her first school was the Nolan school in Butman Township. Born Carrie Leona McFadden in Sanilac
County, Oct. 7, 1887, Mrs. Ayre came to Gladwin. County as an infant and had
lived here since then. She was married July 18, 1917 in Bay City to Robert Ayre
who died in 1937. Mrs. Ayre was active in civic affairs and served for many years as
treasurer of the county polio society. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, of the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Association of
School Board Administrators, and the Michigan Education Association. Funeral
services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 2
p.m. The Rev. Alfred W. Saulsbury officiated and burial was in Highland
cemetery. Survivors include one son, George, of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Eva
Coy, of Flint; a sister, Mrs. Laura Herringshaw, of Midland; and three
grandchildren. Pallbearers were George Dennings, Claude Kent, David Broka,
Alvin Shearer, Edwin Heffner and Dolliver Block. Rural schools of the county
and Gladwin business places' were closed during the hour of the funeral.
Gladwin County Record 2/26/1958. DUANE THOMAS AYRE (18
FEB 1916 - 2 JUNE 1978) Duane Thomas Ayre,
62, of Flint, died Friday, June 2. Born in Gladwin on February 18, 1916, he
served in the Army during World War II and was employed by Chevrolet
Manufacturing until retiring in 1970. Surviving are his wife, Judith: 5
children, Arlene Taylor of Flint, Donald of North Platte, Neb., Charles of
Roseville, Susan Parks of Ft. Campbell, Ky, and Donald at home: his mother
Maude Ayre of Flint; one brother, Laurence of Fullerton, Calif.; 2 sisters,
Mable Irene Ayre and Betty Aued of Flint; and 10 grandchildren. Rites were held
June 5, with Dr. William Moulton officiating. Burial was in the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2 US ARMY WWII GEORGE E. AYRE (29
AUG 1919 23 APRIL 1991) GEORGE AYRE George E. Ayre, 71,
of 312 E. River Rd., Naubinway, died Tuesday, April 23, 1991, in the Newberry Hospital after a long
illness. Born in Ann Arbor, Aug. 29, 1919, he moved to Naubinway from Gladwin
10 years ago. Mr. Ayre was a retired clerk with the Dow Chemical Co. He also
barbered part-time in Gladwin at Pike's Barber Shop, Ken Gary's Barber Shop and
Ken Shaw's Barber Shop. Mr. Ayre served in the Navy during World War II and was
a member of the Naubinway Masonic Lodge, the Engadine VFW Post 8372 and the
Hiawatha Sportsman's Club. Mr. Ayre and the
former Ruth Doyle were married in 1965. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Gary (Judie) Dell of Beaverton; a step-son, Paul Doyle of
Gladwin; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
a grandson, Doyle Dell, Aug. 12, 1990 and a sister, Eva Coy. Services were held
Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the burial in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-1/1991 Column 2 Page 2. JOHN LEO AYRE (5 DEC
1894 - NOV 1963) LEO AYRE IS BURIED
HERE Burial services for Leo Ayre, 70, who passed
away at his home in Flint, were held at three o'clock Monday afternoon, at
Highland Cemetery. Mr. Ayre, a native of Gladwin, was a barber by trade and
owned and operated the Flint Barber College for many years. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-26/1963 Column - 2 Page 1. RUTH E. (LAKE) AYRE (8
JULY 1894 1 AUG 1961) FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN FLINT Mrs. Ruth E. Ayre, 67, of 1534 Daine Ave., Flint, died Tuesday at St.
Joseph Hospital, Flint, following a years illness. The former Ruth E. Lake,
was born July 8, 1894, in Van Wirt, Ohio, and was married to J. L. Ayre in 1914
in Gladwin. They moved to Flint in 1921. Mrs. Ayre was a member of St. Pauls
Episcopal Church in Flint, and was retired from teaching schools in Genesee
County and the city of Flint. Survivors include her husband J. L. Ayre; one son, John, of Swartz Creek;
a brother, Herman Lake, of Spearfish, S. D.; three grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Groves and Co.
Memorial Chapel in Flint. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 8-2/1961 Column 3 Page 1. B'S ANNA BACHER (24 FEB 1878
4 FEB 1958) SERVICES HELD MONDAY FOR MISS BACHER Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Hall Funeral Home
for Miss Anna Bacher, 79, of Pontiac. Rev. Everett Love officiated and burial
was in Highland cemetery. Miss Bacher died in Pontiac on Feb. 4. She was born in Frankfort,
Germany, on Feb. 24, 1878. Surviving her is one brother, William Bacher, of
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 2-12/1958 Column - 5 Page - 1. BERTON WESLEY BADGER
(1887 - 31 MAY 1926) WWI DOROTHY M. (HOKE) BADGER
(3 JAN 1906 23 SEP 1970) DOROTHY BADGER DIES Mrs. Dorothy M. Badger, 64, Gladwin County Treasurer, died this morning,
Wednesday, in the Midland Hospital after an illness of six months. Services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Badger, a resident of Grout Township,
was first elected county treasurer in 1963. She was also a member of the
Gladwin County Farm Bureau. The former Dorothy Hoke, she was born in Goshen, Ind., on Jan. 3, 1906,
and came to Gladwin County in 1912. She was married to Floyd A. Badger on Nov.
26, 1925, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1961. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Retha Beall of Bay City and Mrs.
Roberta Young of Ovid; two sons, William and Gilbert of Gladwin; two foster
children, Lester Jubenville of Taylor Center, and Mrs. Jane Cameron of Clio;
one brother, Joseph Hoke of Washington, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Fox of
Lakeville; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Gladwin
County Record dated 9-23/1970 Column 2 Page 1. FLOYD ARTHUR BADGER (7
JULY 1890 27 JULY 1961) Services Held for
Floyd Badger Funeral services were
held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Floyd A. Badger, 71, who died at his
Grout Township home on Thursday following a short illness. The Rev. Arthur
Whisler officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Langford, S.D.,
on July 7, 1890, he came to Gladwin County 59 years ago to farm in Grout
Township. He was married to the former Dorothy Hoke on Nov. 26, 1925, in
Beaverton. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his
widow, Dorothy; two daughters, Mrs. Retha Beall of Bay City and Mrs. Roberta
Young of St. Johns; two sons, William of Midland and Gilbert of Gladwin; two
foster children, Lester Jubenville of Hazel Park and Mrs. Jane Camerqn of Clio;
two sisters, Mrs. Marion Roziskey of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Gladyee Hardman
of San Francisco, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
8-2/1961 Column 5 Page 1. IRIS P. BADGER (1924
- 1942) FLOYD ARTHUR BADGER
(7 JULY 1890 - 27 JULY 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR
FLOYD BADGER Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Floyd A. Badger, 71, who died at his Grout
Township home on Thursday following a short illness. The Rev. Arthur Whisler
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Langford, S.D., on July
7, 1890, he came to Gladwin County 59 years ago to farm in Grout Township. He
was married to the former Dorothy Hoke on Nov. 26, 1925, in Beaverton. A
veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his widow, Dorothy; two
daughters, Mrs. Retha Beall of Bay City and Mrs. Roberts Young of St. Johns;
two sons, William of Midland and Gilbert of Gladwin; two foster children,
Lester Jubenville of Hazel Park and Mrs. Jane Cameron of Clio; two sisters,
Mrs. Marion Roziskey of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Gladyce Hardman of San
Francisco, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 08-02/1961
Column - 5 Page - 1 MI PVT CO D 1 DEVEL.
BN WWI NETTIE BADGER (1860 -
1938) WILLIAM STEPHEN
BADGER (1852 18 JULY 1932) WILLIAM S. BADGER William S. Badger of
Tobacco township died July 18 at his residence in Tobacco township. Mr. Badger
came to Gladwin about 30 years since from the Dakotas, where he had lived and
taught school for many years ago. He settled in Tobacco township on unimproved
land, chopped off and improved 400 acres, built a home and lived in it until
the time of his death. He had been ailing for about one month. Five children survive
him, Thomas, Mrs. Marion Roziska, Floyd B., Mrs. Denna Freeman and a daughter
Gladys who is living in the west. Funeral services occur at the home this
afternoon at 2 p.m. Remains will be interred in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-21/1932 Column - 2 Page - 1. HELEN W. (GERTZ) BAEHR
(1915 - ?) KURT O. BAEHR (15 APR
1912 20 SEP 1990) KURT BAEHR Kurt Baehr, 78, of
Gladwin, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 1990, in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. Born
in Essen, Germany, April 15, 1912, he came to Gladwin County in 1982 from
Detroit. Mr. Baehr was a self-employed painter/decorator. He was a member of
the Round Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Baehr and the
former Helen Gertz were married in May 1937, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he
is survived by 3 sons, Robert of Gladwin, Ronald of West Palm Beach, Fla. and
Roger of Rochester; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by a son, Richard, a brother
and a sister. Services were held
Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Brown and
the Rev. Pat Clarey officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-26/1990 Column 2 Page 2. BENJAMIN I. BAILEY
(1887 - 06 FEB 1966) SERVICES TODAY FOR
EX-RESIDENT Ben Bailey, 78,
former resident of Gladwin, died Sunday morning in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Bailey had
made his home in Weidman since last spring. Services were held today
(Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. from the Stinson Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. Burial
was in Highland Cemetery. Besides a son, Howard of Gladwin, he is survived by
eight children and 29 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1966
Column - 3 Page - 2 CHARLES A. BAILEY (9
MARCH 1898 - 29 MARCH 1979) Charles A. Bailey,
81, of Pontiac, died Thursday, March 29, in Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital after
a long illness. Born in Oakwood, Ohio, on March 9, 1898, he was a retired auto
mechanic. He was married to Faye Watkins on Octber 31, 1926, in West Branch. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Thomas of Pontiac, Larry of Benton Harbor and Gary of Lewiston; 2 brothers,
Calvin and Carl of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Rites were Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Willard Pendleton officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-04/1979 Column - 4
Page - 2 ESTHER M. (SOUTHWELL)
BAILEY (6 NOV 1906 - 11 JULY 2000) Esther
M. Bailey, 93, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center following a brief illness. Born Nov. 6, 1906 in Gladwin, she was
the daughter of the late George and Emma (VanAlstine) Southwell. Esther married
Virgil Bailey, Nov. 24, 1926 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in February
1982. She
retired as director of the Bureau of Social Services in Gladwin in 1972. Esther
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gladwin, United Methodist
Women, Literary Club, Gladwin County Republican Party, Hospital Auxiliary,
Hospice of Gladwin, Gladwin Historical Society, and the State Employees
Retirement Association. Surviving
are three daughters, Bonnie and husband Jim Shaw and Darlene and husband
Charles Wolohan, all of Gladwin, and Emma Jean and husband Ellis Phillips of
Ballwin, Mo.; one brother, Eldon Southwell of Flushing; one sister, Letha
Barnhart of Frankenmuth; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Private services
were held Saturday. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the charity of ones choice. Sisson Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the
arrangements. FLOSSIE
B. (DULL) BAILEY (12 AUG 1885 - 28 DEC 1977) Flossie
B. Bailey, 92, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Bay Mercy Hospital, Bay
City, following a long illness. Born in Wren, Ohio, on August 12, 1885, she
came to Gladwin County 75 years ago. She was married to Zora L. Bailey on
November 26, 1902, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons, Vergil of Gladwin,
James of Gainesville, Fla. and Ben of Bay City; 4 daughters, Mrs. Clarence
(Waive) Van of Gladwin, Veral and Ireta Bailey of Bay City and Mrs. Maynard
(Doris) Fries of Auburn; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services
were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record date 01-04/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 HOWARD
B. BAILEY (30 MAY 1925 09 OCT 2003) Howard
B. Bailey, 78, of Gentry, Arkansas and formerly of Gladwin and Florida passed
away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003 in Gentry, Arkansas following a brief illness. He
was born on May 30, 1925 in Okemos, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Maggie
(Switzer) Bailey. He
married the former Patricia Spitler in 1982 in Riverview, Florida; she survives
him. Howard
was a retired burner/fitter. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the
U.S. Army, where he received the National Metal of Honor, three Bronze Stars
and the Purple Heart. Surviving
besides his wife, Patricia, is his daughter, Mitzi Wright of Gentry, Arkansas;
three sons, Howard Bailey Jr. and Robert Bailey, both of Bay City, and Jim
Bailey of National City; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother,
Eugene Bailey of Selma, Oregon; and two sisters, Gertie Morris of Tennessee and
Georgia Smith of Michigan. He
was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ileen Bailey, in 1970. Graveside
services were held on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. under the auspice of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. The
Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements IDA MAY (VINCENT) BAILEY
(31 JULY 1878 15 JAN 1946) FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN PONTIAC Word has been received from the Pursley Funeral Home, in Pontiac, of the
death of Mrs. Ida M. Bailey, (nee Ida Garbet), a former resident of Gladwin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 2 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home
in Gladwin. Further details will be published next week. Gladwin County Record
dated 1-16/1946 Column 7 Page -1. MRS. GEORGE BAILEY BURIED SATURDAY Mrs. George W. Bailey, 67, died in a Pontiac hospital on January 15,
after an illness of some time. Funeral services were held from the Hall Funeral
Home in Gladwin, Saturday, January 19, at 2 p.m., Elder George W. White
officiating. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. Elder B. H. Doty and Mrs.
Doty sang several appropriate hymns. Pallbearers were Irvine White, Clayton
Goheen, Ronald Haines, and Leroy Sutherland. Ida May Vincent was born July 31, 1878, in London, Canada and came to
Gladwin county with her parents at the age of five. In 1897 she was married to
Byard Garbert, in Gladwin, who preceded her in death; she later married George
W. Bailey, who also preceded her in death. She was an active and devoted member
of the Reorganized church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. E. J. McElroy, of Indianapolis, Indiana,
Mrs. A. J. Volley, of Saginaw, Mrs. Pearl Good and Mrs. Doris Davis, of
Pontiac; also one son, Leslie Garbet, of Flint; nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 1-23/1946 Column -6 Page 1. IRETA M. BAILEY (1912
- 2004) MAGGIE L. BAILEY
(1890 - 1962) RUTH EILEEN (DE BAR)
BAILEY (14 SEP 1926 17 MAR 1970) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. RUTH BAILEY Mrs. Ruth Eileen Bailey, 43, of Gladwin, died at the Gladwin Hospital
Tuesday, March 17, after an illness of three days. Born in Topinabee on
September 14, 1926, she had lived in Gladwin County since 1948. The former Ruth
DeBar, she was married to Howard Bailey on July 17, 1943, in Leslie. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert, of Bay City,
Howard Jr., of Mt. Pleasant and James, at home; one daughter, Mailene, at home;
and one sister, Mrs. Doris Ranes, of Beaverton. Services will be held Friday, March 20, at 1:30 p.m. from the
Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen will officiate and burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-18/1970 Column
4 Page 1. VERAL ELVIRA BAILEY (13
JULY 1905 23 NOV 1996) VERAL ELVIRA BAILEY Veral Elvira Bailey, 91, formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Nov. 23,
1996 at the Carriage House of Bay City. Born July 13, 1905 in Gladwin, she was
a retired kindergarten teacher. She began her career in 1927, teaching In a one
room schoolhouse in Gladwin County and then went on to graduate from Central
Michigan University. She then taught at the Dexter Public Schools in Dexter and
retired in 1971. Veral was a member of the Michigan Retired School Personnel
and the Bay Area Retired School Personnel and was an avid reader and a worldwide
traveler. She is survived by 3 sisters, Waive Van Valkenburg and Ireta Bailey, both
of Bay City, Doris and husband Maynard Fries of Gladwin; 2 brothers, James Bailey
of Gainesville, Fla;, Benjamin and wife Kathryn Bailey of Bay City; one
sister-in-law, Esther Bailey of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Zora and Flossie Bailey, 2 brothers and 2
sisters-in-law, Virgil Bailey, Carl and Ruth Bailey and Helen Bailey; and one
brother-in-law, Clarence Van Valkenburg. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Gephart Funeral
Home, Inc. with the Rev. J. W. Winger officiating. Burial was at the Highland
Cemetery Chapel in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1996 Column 6
Page 2. VERGIL A. BAILEY (16
SEP 1903 2 FEB 1982) VERGIL BAILEY Vergil A. Bailey, 78, of 3520 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, in
the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Grout Township on
September 16, 1903, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Bailey graduated from
Gladwin High School and attended County Normal in Gladwin, graduating in 1925.
He taught in the Grout Rural Schools for three years. He was a rural mail
carrier from March 1929 until retiring in September 1960. Mr. Bailey and the former Esther
Southwell were married November 24, 1926, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Ellis (Emma Jean)
Phillips of Ballwin, Mo., Mrs. James (Bonnie) Shaw of Redford and Mrs. Charles
(Darlene) Wolohan of Midland; 2 brothers, James of Gainesville, Fla. and Benjamin of Bay City; 4 sisters, Veral and Ireta
Bailey of Bay City, Mrs. Waive Van and Mrs. Doris Fries of Gladwin; and 12
grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 2-10/1982 Column 6 Page 2. ZORA L. BAILEY (28
OCT 1876 - 26 JULY 1960) ILLNESS FATAL TO Z.
L. BAILEY Zora L. Bailey, who would have been 84 on
Oct. 28, passed away Tuesday at the Gladwin Nursing Home, after an illness of
14 months. He was born in Wren, Ohio on Oct. 28, 1876 and came to Gladwin
County in 1900. On November 26, 1902 he married Miss Flossie Dull of Gladwin.
Mr. Bailey's occupation was farming. Surviving are his widow Flossie; five
daughters, Mrs. Waive Van of Clare, Mrs. Carl Fries, Midland, Mrs. Doris Fries,
Auburn, Ireta Bailey, Bay City, Veral Bailey, Gladwin; three sons, Vergil of
Gladwin, James, Gainsville, Fla., and Ben of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Allen
Callow of Wren, Ohio; and two brothers, Ercil of Wren, and Wilbur of Van Wert,
Ohio; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at
2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Ross Tracy officiating. Burial
will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record date 07-27/1960 Column - 6
Page - 1 CECIL MARION BAIR (27
FEB 1915 - 6 SEP 1916) Bair---Cecil Marion , infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bair of Hay
township, died Sept. 6 at 1 a.m. of infantile paralysis, aged 1 year and 6
months. Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
9-14/1916 Column 5 Page 9. ODA MAE (BENNINGHOFF)
BAIR (19 DEC 1882 20 MAY 1985) ODA BAIR Oda M. Bair, 102, of Flint, died Monday, May 20, in McLaren General
Hospital. Born in Spencerville, Ind., Dec. 19, 1882, she had lived in Flint for
67 years. She was married to William Bair Nov. 25, 1900, in Spencerville. He preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are 3 sons, Walter of Flint, Lloyd of Clio and Harold of
Davison; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Graham of Glendale, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren;
38 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews including Donna Bierlein of Gladwin. Three
sons and a daughter also preceded her in death. Rites were held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Reigle Funeral Home, Flint.
Dr. Cedric Sears officiated and burial was at 2 p.m. in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-29/1985 Column 4 Page 2. WILLIAM HAROLD BAIR (25
NOV 1879 21 AUG 1943) DONALD R. BAISCH (14
JAN 1934 - 24 FEB 2005) Donald
R. Baisch, Donald R. Baisch, 71, of Gladwin died Feb. 24, 2005 at his home
following a short illness. He was born in Detroit Jan. 14, 1934 to Carl and
Veronica (Coffey) Baisch. He worked as a Mill Wright Operator at Ford Motor
Company in Dearborn until retiring in 1991 after 30 years. He lived in Gladwin
County since 1991, having previously resided in Allen Park. He was member of
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292. Surviving
are his wife, Ramona (Romer) Baisch of Gladwin; two brothers-in-law, Art
(Doris) Romer of Gladwin, and Joe (Vicki) Romer of Arizona; one sister-in-law,
Patty Baisch of Flint; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
two brothers, Earl and Harold. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin with Rev. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak officiating.
Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. ARTHUR E. BAKER (12
APRIL 1927 - 22 JULY 1998) ART BAKER Art Baker, 71, of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born April 12, 1927 in Beaverton, he was a lifetime resident
of Gladwin County. Art married the former Elizabeth Riley, Nov. 7, 1962 in Gladwin. He was
retired as a truck driver from Beaverton Transit Mix. He served the U.S. Army
during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Besides his wife he is survived by one stepdaughter, Sarahann F. Terry of
Gladwin; and one stepson, Charles M. Terry of Texas. He was preceded in death
by one stepdaughter, Betty Bartholomew, Oct. 22, 1996. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel
with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made
according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 7-29/1998
Column 2 Page 2. ELIZABETH D. (RILEY)
BAKER (6 SEP 1919 - 31 OCT 2005) Elizabeth
D. Baker, 86, of Gladwin, died Oct. 31, 2005 at Gladwin Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She was born Sept. 6, 1919 in
Flint to Frank and Dora (Burdick) Riley. She was a homemaker and lifelong
resident of Gladwin County. She
is survived by her daughter, Sarah Ann Terry of Gladwin and her son, Charles
Terry of Texas. Immediate burial has taken place at Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. LAWRENCE WILLIAM
BAKER (1911 19 JULY 1964) ILLNESS FATAL TO LAWRENCE BAKER Services were Tuesday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home for Lawrence
W. Baker, 54, of Gladwin, who died July 19, after a short illness. Born in
Alva, West Va., on February 22, 1910, he was a production and pipe line worker.
He moved to Gladwin in 1937 from West Virginia. Mr. Baker was married to the former Nancy Bates in 1929 in West Virginia.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 195 in Mt. Pleasant. Survivors besides his wife include two sons, William E., of Coleman, and
Arthur W., of Clare; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Ballard, of Midland, and Mrs. Ann
Goodrich, of Alma; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Barker, of Parkersburg, W.V., Mrs.
Irene Haythorn, of Paden City, W.V., and Mrs. Edna Lewis, of Clarksburg, W.V.;
and 10 grandchildren. The Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 7-22/1964 Column 7 Page 1. NANCY (BATES) BAKER
(1910 - ?) EMMA G. (LUCAS) BALCH
(1875 - 1940) FRANK WARD BALCH
(1873 - 1952) PVT CO K 7 REGT ING ELIZABETH BALLANT
(1849 5 MARCH 1941) FUNERAL SERVICE FOR ELIZABETH BALLANT, 92 Mrs. Elizabeth Ballant, 92, born in Austria, Hungary and died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Boxey in Grout township on March 5th.
Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago. She leaves to mourn, three daughters, Mrs. Stephen Boxey, Mrs. Joe Wavra
of Grout township and one daughter in New York state. Funeral services were held Friday, March 7th at the Sacred
Heart Church with Father McGinn officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-19/1941 Column 6 Page 5. STEVEN BALLANT (1845
9 SEP 1926) STEVEN BALLAN Steve Bellan, aged 81, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Boxey,
in Grout township, Sept. 9, of old age. Services were conducted Sunday by Rev. Fr. Charles Van Colen.
Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-16/1926 Column 4
Page 4. CAREY FESTUS BALLARD
(17 JAN 1875 3 MAR 1928) Carey Festus Ballard died March 3, 1928, at Flint, after a long illness.
He was a son of Philip and Mary Ballard, and was born Jan. 17, 1875, at
Napoleon, O. He moved to Gladwin in December, 1903, where he made his home
thereafter up to his death. After moving to Michigan he spent several years in
Seattle, Wash., New Zealand and Connecticut. He left many friends who keenly
feel their loss. During his illness in Flint he expressed a desire to know
Jesus Christ who in earlier life he had neglected. He spent his last hours in
the sweet consciousness of peace with God. The body was brought to Gladwin by Harry F. Rogers and J. F. Brown, and
taken to the home of his brother, F. L. Ballard, east of town, where services
were held Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. E. F. Bailey, followed by burial
in Highland cemetery. He is survived by his father, Philip M. Ballard; two
brothers, Charles O. of Smith Creek and F. L. Ballard; two sisters, Mrs. W. J.
Fretts of Jefferson, Okla., and Mrs. Fred H. Spike of Flint. Relatives who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William Fretts
of Jefferson, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spike of Flint, Philip M. Ballard of
Flint and Mrs. Frank Bogart and son Glenn May from Ohio. Gladwin County Record
dated 3-29/1928 Column 3 Page 4. EDNA KAY BALLARD
(1904 27 MAR 1922)
Edna, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Homer Ballard of Grout township, died Monday with oedena of the lungs.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-30/1922 Column - 2 Page - 4 JOHN BALLARD (27 JAN
1870 - JAN 1957) AGED MAN TO BE BURIED
HERE SATURDAY Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for John Ballard, 87, who died Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Hazel Conners after an illness of two weeks. He had been a
resident of the community for the past 15 years and farming was his occupation.
Burial will be in Highland cemetery with the Rev. Walter Easton officiating.
Mr. Ballard was born on January 27, 1870 in England, the son of Jane and Thomas
Ballard. He had never married. He is survived by one brother, Bert of Trego,
Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Donald McQuarrie of Marlette. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-30/1957 Column - 4 Page - 1 LAVINA ELNORA
(HAINES) BALLARD (19 MARCH 1871 13 MAY 1957) LIFETIME RESIDENT PASSES AT GROUT HOME Mrs. Lavina Ballard, 86, died at her home in Grout township on Monday,
May 13, after an illness of five weeks. Mrs. Ballard was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin county. She was born on March 19, 1871 in Grout township. The former Miss Lavina Haines, she married Phillip H. Ballard in Gladwin
in 1902. He preceded her in death in Dec. 1940. Surviving her are three sons, Lester of Gladwin, Walter of Lapeer, and
Phil of Gaines, 14 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. Olive Wylie and Mrs. Bertha Mills both of Gladwin. Funeral services were held today at 2:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God
Church. The Rev. Truman S. Lowell and Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated at the
services. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
5-15/1957 Column 5 Page 1. PHILIP HOMER BALLARD
(5 SEP 1868 - 14 APRIL 1940) SERVICES HELD TUESDAY
FOR HOMER BALLARD Services were held Tuesday at the Assembly
of God Church for Homer Ballard, who died at his home in Grout township Sunday,
April 14. Philip Homer Ballard was born in Napoleon, Ohio September 5, 1868 the
son of Albert and Jane Ballard, and has resided in Gladwin county for the past
52 years. On January 29, 1902 he was married to Lavina Haines and to them were
born five children. Two daughters preceded him in death. Homer Ballard has held
several township offices. Surviving him are his wife, Lavina, three
sons, Lester, Walter and Philip of Flint, one sister, Mrs. Frank Travis of Ohio
and eleven grand children. Rev. Ellis Briggs officiated at the services at 2
p.m. and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-17/1940 Column - 2 Page 1 BONNIE KAY BALZER (7
FEB 1944 7 FEB 1944) BALZER INFANT DIES Bonnie Kay, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Balzer, of Sherman township,
died February 7, less than 12 hours after her birth. Funeral services were held
February 8, at 3 p.m. at the home with the Rev. L. J. Washmuth officiating.
Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-16/1944 Column
4 Page 1. EDWIN BALZER (28 AUG
1915 - 15 JAN 1970) ILLNESS IS FATAL TO
ED BALZER Edwin Balzer, 54, Gladwin Township
auctioneer and farmer, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15, at Midland Hospital,
following an illness of more than three years. Born Aug. 28, 1915, in Sage
Township, he was the son of Julius and Mary Balzer, and had spent his lifetime
in Gladwin County. He and the former MIss Mary Jane Anger, of Gladwin, were
married here Aug. 15, 1936. Mr. Balzer was well-known throughout Gladwin
and surrounding counties through his occupation as an auctioneer, and he owned
and operated the Gladwin Livestock Auction Yards at his farm, 2875 Wagarville
Road, until illness forced him to discontinue these activities. He was
instrumental in forming the Gladwin Area Feeder Calf Association and in
recognition received the County Agricultural Development Award during Michigan
Week in 1965. Mr. Balzer was a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau,
Michigan Auctioneers Association, and the Michigan Livestock Dealers Association. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane; three
daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty) McColley, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Steven (Dorothy)
Miller, Midland, and Mrs. Richard (Connie) Arthur, of Coleman; four sons,
Raymond E. of Gladwin, Robert E. of Midland, and Marvin J. and Ted L., both at
home; one brother, Walter of Gladwin; and 11 grandchildren. A daughter, Bonnie,
preceded him in death in 1945. Services were held at the Miner-Mathews
Funeral Home Sunday, Jan. 18, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. George Saucier officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1970 Column
- 6 Page 1 MARY (?) BALZER (2 NOV 1877 14 MAR 1957) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS.
MARY BALZER Mrs. Mary Balzer, 79,
Sage Township resident, died at the home of her son, Walter, on Thursday after
an illness of seven weeks. She was born in Germany November 2, 1877 and had
been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 52 years coming here from
Detroit. In 1904 she was married to Julius Balzer, who preceded her in death in
1947. Surviving are two
sons, Walter and Edwin of Gladwin; 18 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Round Lake Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl M.
Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery with George Rau, Gustav
Schmidt, Gottlieb Schindel, Martin Schindler, Alt Cuddie and Herman Doede as
pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 3-20/1957 Column 4 Page 1. MARY JANE (ANGER)
BALZER (1920 - ?) WALTER O. BALZER (2
MAY 1911 - 19 AUG 1971) Walter O. Balzer, 60
of 950 N. State St., Gladwin, died at the Gladwin Area Hospital Thursday
afternoon, August 19, following an illness of six days. Born in Gladwin, May 2,
1911, Mr. Balzer attended the Gladwin schools and spent his entire life in this
county. He was married to the former Miss Helen Hanna January 28, 1933, in
Harrison, and they made their home in Sage Township where they farmed until
eight years ago when they moved to Gladwin. For the past 12 years, Mr. Balzer
was employed at Robinson Industries. He was a member of the Skeels Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen; one son,
Arthur E. of Eaton Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. William (Ruth Ann) Shearer of
Gladwin, and Mrs. Lyall (Alice) Shepard of Ionia; and 15 grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Skeels Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin
County Record dated 08-25/1971 Column - 3 Page - 3 Note: Is this the
Helen Mae Hanna who eventually married Herman D. Thurston? I show the Headstone
& her Obituary with two different Vitals all together. DONNA B. (VANHORN)
BANCHOFF (? - ?) THOMAS
M. BANCHOFF (16 JUNE 1922 - 25 MARCH 2005) Thomas
M. Banchoff, 82, of Gladwin, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005, in Gladwin. He
was born June 16, 1922, in Gladwin to Anthony Banchoff and Ann Kirchoff. Thomas
married Donna VanHorn in Gladwin on Aug. 10, 1946. He is survived by his wife
of 58 years, Donna Banchoff; a daughter, Sandra (Glen) Searfoss; a son, Gary
(Lorie) Banchoff; two grandchildren, Chad (Shelly) Banchoff and Dawn (Mike)
Schneider; step-grandchildren, Alan Nunn, Ross Jack Nunn, Brandon Nunn, Aaron
Prieskorn, Ken Prieskorn, Austin Prieskorn, Trent Nunn, Alex Nunn, and Tristen;
four Great grandchildren, Travis Schneider, Devin Banchoff, Skyler Banchoff,
and Felicia Reese; one sister, Ann Plontus. He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Helen Stanafer and Elizabeth Heinrich, and four brothers, Steve
Banchoff, Pete Banchoff, Mike Banchoff, and Nick Banchoff. Services
were held Monday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor David Dee
officiated. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions
may be made to Gladwin Baptist Church in honor of Thomas Banchoff. GORYDON T. BARBER
(1875 - 1949) WILLIAM E. BARBER (3
JULY 1848 - 15 SEP 1889) PASSED AWAY. TWO SUDDEN DEATHS -
W. E. BARBER, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, AND BENJ. CLARK. A shadow of gloom was cast over our village
Sunday by the announcement of the death of William E. Barber. Mr. Barber had
been seriously ill with malarial fever for about two weeks, and his death had
not been unexpected, although the best was hoped for. Expressions of regret at
the sudden demise were heard on all hands. During his residence of upwards of
seven years at this place, Mr. Barber had made many friends throughout the
county, and had occupied a position in the community from which he will be
greatly missed. Funeral services at the Presbyterian church
were largely attended, Rev. J. Kelland officiating, and a large concourse
followed the remains to the cemetery. During the services the business places
of the village were closed as a mark of respect to the deceased. William E. Barber, the deceased, son of
Corydon T. Barber and Mary A. Barber, was born in Onondaga county, N. Y., July
3, 1848. At the age of 15 he entered Baldwinsville, N. Y., Academy, where he
attained a good education, and subsequently taught school for 13 terms. In the
autumn of 1876 he entered the law office of C. M. Wever, attorney, at Morenci,
Michigan, and in October, 1878, was admitted to the bar at Adrian, Mich. In
1879 he located at Midland, where his wife died in October of that year. During
the summer of 1882 he resided with his father at Fayette, Ohio, and in December
of that year he located at Gladwin, which has been his permanent place of
business since. He was married Sept. 1, 1887, to Miss Dora J. Miller, daughter
of ex-Sheriff Miller of Saginaw, who survives him. As a practitioner at the bar Mr. Barber met
with much success at this place, and gained an excellent standing in his
profession. He was twice honored by election to the office of prosecuting
attorney, which office he held at the time of his death. He was also frequently
called upon to fill other public positions of trust. A man of many excellent qualities of heart
and mind, not only in his family, as an affectionate husband and a kind father,
but in other walks of life, his kindly aid and advice will be missed. His sense
of justice and fair play was very keen, and on him all found a friend and
adviser. Liberal and fair-minded, he accorded to all the right of their
convictious, and honest difference of opinion was no bar to his friendship. And
thus while he took a prominent part politically, he numbered his friends out of
his own party ranks as well as therein. His enemies were few and his friends
were many. Benjamin Clark was born in Cornwall, Canada,
January 23, 1808, and died in Gladwin, Sept. 16, 1889, aged 81 years, seven
months and 23 days. He was thrice married, to his third wife, Lucy Ann Davis,
Oct. 8, 1837. She preceded him to the better land, dying Aug. 21, 1889. Their
union was blessed with eight children, only four of whom remain to honor their
memory and to mourn their departure. In 1839, with his family, he removed to
York, Wastenaw county, Mich.; from there he removed to Ypsilanti, and from
there to Chelsea, where he spent nearly the rest of his life, with the
exception of about three years in Montcalm county, until last April, when he
and his aged wife, both in very feeble health, came to this place to make their
home with their son. Death came very unexpectedly. While walking on the street
about 9:30 a.m. Monday he fell and expired before medical aid could be
summoned. He was taken to his home, where kind friends performed the last sad
offices for the dead. For the past few years the infirmities of age have been
pressing upon him, but no particular disease was known to be present. Services
were held at the residence conducted by J. Brown, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Gladwin
County Record dated 09-20/1889 Column - 5 Page - 5 BABY GIRL BARD (? - 1
DEC 1945) KENNETH K. BARD (15
MARCH 1959 - 15 MARCH 1959) Services Held or Infant Son Graveside services
were held Tuesday at 4 p. m. in Highland Cemetery for baby boy Bard, who was
born Sunday, March 15. Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated. The infant is survived
by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harlen
Bard, of Arthur Township. Gladwin County Record dated 3-18/1959 Column 3 Page
1. WALTER F. BARD (14
APRIL 1925 - 25 DEC 1945) Pvt. Walter Bard, 19,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Bard, of Grout Township, died December 25th in
Luxembourg as the result of wounds suffered in action the day previous,
according to a telegram received by his parents Tuesday. Pvt. Bard was reported
as seriously wounded in last week's Record. Walter was born April 14, 1925, in
Roseville, Michigan. He attended the Beaverton schools and prior to his
induction into the Army in March of 1944 he was employed on the farm with his
father. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1945 Column - 5 Page - 1 KILLED IN ACTION PVT. WALTER BARD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlen
Bard of Grout township, died December 25th in Luxembourg as the result of
wounds suffered in action the day previous. Last week's Record reported him as "seriously
wounded." Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1945 Column 6 Page - 1 SERVICE SUNDAY FOR
PVT. BARD Memorial services will be conducted Sunday
afternoon, February 25, at 3:00 p.m. for Pvt. Walter Bard, who was killed in
action in Luxembourg on December 25. This service will take place in the Bard
Evangelical Church, under the auspices of the Manley Morris Post No. 171 of the
American Legion of Beaverton. Rev. M. R. Jewell will officiate. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-21/1945 Column - 8 Page - 1 WALTER BARD RITES
SUNDAY PFC WALTER BARD Funeral services for Pfc. Walter Bard will
be held on Sunday afternoon, December 12, at 2:30 o'clock in the Bard
Evangelical United Brethren church, with the Rev. S R. Wurtz, pastor of the
church, officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery, under the
auspices of the American Legion. Pfc. Bard died on December 25, 1944, in
Luxembourg, Germany, from serious wounds received in battle on the previous
day. He was born in Roseville on April 14, 1925, and lived with his parents in
Grout township. He attended school in Gladwn and Beaverton and before his
induction into the Army in March, 1944, he worked on the farm with his father. Survivors are his father, Harlan Bard, Clare
county; his mother, Mrs. Daisy Ferrell, of Lansing; two brothers, Dale of
Gladwin and Danny at home; one sister, Nona, at home; also his grandfather,
Henry Bard, and grandmother, Mrs. Icy Vannatter. Gladwin County Record dated
12-08/1948 Column - 6 Page - 1 MI PVT 317 INF WWII HENRY H. BARD (1 MAY
1863 - 4 AUG 1951) Henry Harlen Bard,
88, passed away on Saturday, August 4, at St. Louis, after six days illness.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Hall Funeral home. The
Rev. M. R. Jewell, of Reed City, officiated and burial was made in Highland
cemetery. Mr. Bard was born on May 1, 1863, in Bryan,
Ohio, and had been a resident of Grout township for the past 50 years. He was
married to Martha Louise Hicks, who preceded him in death in 1921. Surviving are one son, Harlen Bard, of
Arthur township, Clare county; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
One son, Bryan, died in 1935. Pallbearers were Ned Calhoun, Henry Schwartz,
Harry Lang, David Schwartz, Curt Brubaker and Clarence Rinehart. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-08/1951 Column - 6 Page - 1 MARTHA LOUISE
"MATTIE" (HICKS) BARD (5 AUG 1867 - 20 SEP 1921) Mrs. Mattie L. Bard,
wife of Henry H. Bard, died of heart trouble Sept. 20, 1921, at her home in
Grout township, aged 54 years, one month and 15 days. She was born at St. Johns
Aug. 5, 1867, and has resided several years in Gladwin county. She is survived
by her husband and two sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at
two o'clock, Sept. 21. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1921 Column - 5 Page -
5 HOWARD E. BARDWELL
(15 DEC 1913 - 20 OCT 1962) {DIES ? 2 - CAR
COLLISION} Howard Bardwell, 48, of Gladwin died
Saturday night following a two car collision at the corner of M-61 and M-30.
Bardwell, who appeared to be unhurt in the accident, was brought to the Gladwin
Hospital in an ambulance with the other occupants of the cars but was dead on
arrival. An autopsy showed tath he died of suffocation, according to Coroner
Donald Hall. Bardwell (
) the accident and was reported to be in ill health, he said. The mishap
occurred about 9 p.m. officers said, when Flossie I. Nettleton, of Gladwin, was
driving south on M-61. Her car was hit in the right side by one driven by
Muriel S. Hergenreder, of Saginaw, investigating officers of the sheriff
department said. Riding with Mrs. Nettleton were Bardwell,
Emily Hunemuller, of Clare, owner of the car, and Rolland Wilson, of Rt. 2,
Gladwin. They received minor cuts and bruises. In the Hergenreder car were
Carol Mielke, of Saginaw, Polly Switzer, of Gladwin, and Janice McCotrib, also
of Saginaw. They suffered bruises. Funeral services for Bardwell were held
today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. William J.
Hassold officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery under the auspices of
the Beaverton V.F.W. Born in Hope on Dec. 15, 1913, he was
married to the former Stella Cameron on March 6, 1943. A lifetime resident of
Gladwin County, he was employed by Dow Chemical Company. A veteran of World War
II, he was a member of the Beaverton V.F.W. and St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, Stella; two sons, Elmer, of Swanton, Ohio, and Ronald,
with the U.S. Air Force, Terra Haute, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Nora Simrell, of
Indianapolis, Ind.; two step-sons, William Cameron of Mt. Morris, and Ronald
Cameron, of Gladwin; three step-daughters, Mrs. Ruth Rose and Mrs. Iva Bender,
of Flint, and Mrs. Rosemary Trumble, of Gladwin; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Bardwell, of Shelby; a brother Donald, of Kalispell, Mont.; five
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bradley, of Gladwin, Mrs. Mae Fruchey, of Midland, Mrs. Iva
Fenton, of Lake St. Helen, Mrs. Eva Rowe, of Flint, and Mrs. Claudette
Robinson, of Marion; and seven grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
10-24/1962 Column - 4 Page - 1 CORP 5TH ARMY
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN BATTALION WWII STELLA V. (CASSIDAY)
CAMERON - BARDWELL (22 JAN 1907 - 4 MARCH 1999) Stella V. Bardwell,
92, of Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, March 4, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Midland. Born Jan. 22, 1907 in Gladwin, she was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin County. Stella married Howard Bardwell in 1942 in Gladwin. He preceded
her in death Oct. 20, 1962. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in
Gladwin. Surviving are one daughter, Rosemary Trumble
of Beaverton; one son, Ronald and wife Joan Cameron of Gladwin; one brother,
Wilbur B. Cassiday of Midland; one sister, Sylvia Nunn of Beaverton; 25
grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son,
William Cameron, December 1981; and two daughters, Ruth (Rose) Stilwell, August
1993, and Iva Bender, March 1995. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial
was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the
donors favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1999 Column - 2 Page
- 2 DAISY (?) BARLOW (25
MAY 1882 13 MAY 1966) RITES HELD FOR DAISY BARLOW Mrs. Daisy Barlow, 83, died Friday morning at the Pleasant Manor
Convalescent Home, Mt. Pleasant, after an illness of several months. Born in
Wayne County on May 25, 1882, she was married to Milton E. Barlow on June 17,
1903. They resided in Gladwin County from 1903 to 1956, when they moved to
Clare County. He preceded her in death in 1956. Surviving are two sons, Charles E. and Milton E., of Clare; two
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Haubenstricker, Flint, and Mrs. Nellie Rosenlund of
Oroville, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Lane, of San Diego, Calif.; seven
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Frank
Humphrey officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 5-18/1966 Column 3 Page 1. MILTON BARLOW (1875 -
1956) LYDA B. BARNES (27
NOV 1909 - 23 NOV 1990) Mrs. Lyda B. Barnes,
80, of 520 Birchwood Lane, Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 23, 1990, in the Mid- Michigan Regional
Medical Center- Midland, after a short illness. Born in Fairbanks, Minn., Nov. 27, 1900, she moved
to Gladwin County 6 months ago from Warren. Surviving are 4 sons,
Karl Erickson of Gladwin, Ronald Barnes of Sterling Heights, Roger and Leonard Barney of
Witehita, Kan.; 2 daughters, Lynn Barnes of Mesa, Ariz, and Sharon Granass of
Rochester; 14 grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Rites were held
Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-28/1990
Column 3 Page 2. RUE BARROWS (? - 18
MARCH 1929) Rue Barrows, son of
R. W. Barrows, died Monday morning, March 18, at Wahjamega. The body was
brought to Gladwin Wednesday and taken to his father's home, where services
were held this morning, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney. Burial took place at
Highland cemetery. He was born in Gladwin and was 32 years, 7 months and 20
days old. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1929 Column - 5 Page - 1 EMMA (RUPPERT) BASNEY
(1870 - 1932) ANTHONY W.
BAUMGARDNER (23 MARCH 1833 - 3 JULY 1906) AKA. ANTHONY W.
BONGARDNER/BOMGARDNER LONG TIME RESIDENT OF
GLADWIN COUNTY CALLED TO HIS LONG REST. Anthony W. Bumgardner
passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sanford Cook in Spaulding
township, Saginaw county, Friday morning at 1:30 o'clock of a complication of
diseases, aged 75 years. The deceased was born in Hocking county, Ohio, Mar 23,
1833, and was married to Miss Rebekah England in 1854. They lived in Ohio until
1880 when they came to Gladwin, where his wife died February 1905. Since the
death of Mrs. Bumgardner, he has lived with his children, coming to the home of
Mrs. Cook six months ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served four
years with Co. B 31st Ohio Volunteers. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Freeman
Wood of Ohio, and Mrs. Sanford Cook of Spaulding, together with four sons,
Thomas of Ohio; Sherman and Leon of Saginaw, and Charles of Gladwin. The remains
were brought to Gladwin for interment. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.
Sunday at Grout No. 1, schoolhouse conducted by Rev. G. W. Day of Beaverton,
followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-09/1906 Column - 2 Page - 4 {ON THE 1890 U.S.
CENSUS HE IS LISTED AS LIVING IN THE VILLAGE OF GLADWIN}. CO B 31 OH VOL CIVIL
WAR CHARLES W.
BAUMGARDNER (2 SEP 1870 - 26 APRIL 1933) LAST RITES FOR
EX-SHERIFF C. W. BAUMGARDNER,
WIDELY KNOWN FORMER GLADWINITE DIES Charles W. Baumgardner, Isabella county
deputy sheriff and former sheriff of Gladwin county, died at his home on Court
street, Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday morning, April 26, following a brief illness.
His sudden death was attributed to hardening of the arteries. Although confined
to bed for but one week preceding his death, Mr. Baumgardner had during the
past months suffered frequent illnesses. These attacks, however, he had not
considered as serious and he had continued actively with the sheriff's
department. He would have been 63 years old Sept. 2. Born in Hocking county,
Ohio, Sept. 2, 1870, Mr. Baumgardner came to Michigan with his parents when a
boy of 10, the family settling in Gladwin county. He was married to Miss Nellie
Mae McCulloch in 1894. They made their home in that community until 1925 when
they moved to Forest Hill near Alma. Mr. Baumgardner became widely known in that
community through his many business and social relations and more particularly
as sheriff of Gladwin county for two terms, serving in that office from 1919 to
1923. After moving to Forest Hll he conducted a hardware store for some
conducted a hardware store for some time and later moved to Alma. In 1929 the
family removed to Mount Pleasant where they have made their home since. Shortly
after moving there Mr. Baumgardner was named deputy sheriff under former
Sheriff Andrew Schertel. With the exception of one summer he had continued in
that department up to the time of his death. During one summer he was in charge
of the forest fire fighting department of this district and served a short time
on the city police force before returning as deputy. With the change in sheriffs Jan. 1, Sheriff
Palmer Landon re-appointed Mr. Baumgardner as deputy. Mr. Baumgardner was a
member of the Gladwin lodge, I.O.O.F. While identified as an officer during
much of his active career, "Charley," as he was best known, will be
remembered by countless friends as a keen sportsman. One of his great interests
was in the annual fall hunting season and his hunting dogs. Surviving besides his widow are two
daughters, Mrs. Alva S. Kitchen of Alma and Eleanor at home; two sisters,
Tillie and Alice of Ohio; and three brothers, Thomas of Ohio, Sherman of Tawas
and Levi of Gladwin.---Isabella County Times-News. Funeral services were held
at the home Friday, April 28, and at the Gladwin Free Methodist church at 3
p.m., conducted by Rev. H. P. Johnson of Oxford. Mrs. Gordon A. Capling and
Mrs. Eva Bender sang "Lead Kindly Light," Crossing the Bar" and
"Saved by Grace", Burial took place at Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-04/1933 Column - 2 Page - 1 NELLIE MAE
(MCCULLOCH) BAUMGARDNER (1872 - 1957) REBECCA (ENGLAND)
BAUMGARDNER (18 NOV 1836 - 21 FEB 1905) GERTRUDE V. (SHELL)
BAUSERMAN (12 JUNE 1879 - BET. NOV - DEC 1950) FORMER RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude V.
Bauserman, of Harrison, were held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday, December
3. The Rev. Gerald Brady, of the United Brethren church of Harrison, officiated
and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Gertrude V. Shell was born in Sanilac
county on June 12, 1879, the daughter of Herbert and Orilla Shell. As a child
she came to Gladwin with her parents, sister, Mae, and brother, Merle. She was educated in the Gladwin school and
Ferris Institute and taught in the Gladwin county schools for 13 years. She was
a member of the Methodist church and worked in the Sunday School and Epworth
League. Later she joined the Presbyterian church in Toledo. On December 25,
1907, she was married to Harry Bauserman. They made their home in Toledo, Ohio,
until December 20, 1949, when they moved to their new home in Harrison.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Clair; her sister, Mae Shell, and a
grandson, Terry. Gladwin County Record dated 12-06/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1 HARRY F. BAUSERMAN (4
JAN 1881 - 11 MARCH 1959) SERVICES HELD FOR
HARRY BAUSERMAN Harry F. Bauserman, 78, of Harrison, died
suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 11. Born in Antwerp, Ohio, January 4,
1881 he came to Harrison from Toledo in 1949. He was married to the former
Gertrude V. Shell, of Gladwin, on Dec. 25, 1907, in Gladwin. She preceded him
in death in 1950. Survivors include a grandson, Terry MacRae,
of Harrison; a brother, Charles, of Flint, and a sister, Mrs. Ina McCreery, of
Antwerp. A son Clair also preceded him in death in 1953. Funeral services were
held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. O. Burk
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-18/1959 Column - 3 Page - 1 ? BAYLEAT'S CLARA L. (CHILCOTE) BEAGLE
(22 JUNE 1918 8 AUG 1989) CLARA BEAGLE Clara L. Beagle, 71,
of 1758 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1989, in the
Mid Michigan Regional
Medical Center, Midland. Born in VanWert, Ohio, June 22, 1918, she moved to
Gladwin County June 1,1980, from Burton. The former Clara Chilcote, she was
married to Gerald Beagle, June 18,1949, in
Millington. Besides her husband,
she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (JoLee) Ridley of Grand Blanc; one
brother, Benjamen of Ohio City, Ohio; 2 sisters, Elouise Custer of Ohio City,
Ohio and Pauline Johns of Texas. A brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will be in Eastwood Memorial
Gardens, Davison. Gladwin County Record dated 8-9/1989 Column 2 Page 2. CLARA ELEANOR
BEARDSLEY (9 MAY 1889 - 8 OCT 1978) Mrs. Clara E.
Beardsley, 89, formerly of Beaverton, died Sunday at the Hoyt Nursing Home,
Saginaw. She was born May 9, 1889, in Gladwin, where she lived until 1950, when
she moved to Saginaw. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the
Reading Club of DOROTHEA
I. BEARSS (19 MARCH 1914 - 4 NOV 2003) Dorothea
I. Bearss, 89, of West Branch, died Nov. 4, 2003, at Bortz Health Care in West
Branch. She was born March 19, 1914, in Hope. A factory worker at Standish
Products in Standish, Mich., she retired in 1979. She lived in West Branch for
most of her life. She
is survived by a daughter, Ada Beers of Florida; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ralph and Mary Ann Bearss of Gladwin, and Roger and Sonya Bearss of Millington;
a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Gil Burgeson of Bay City; a
daughter-in-law, Nancy Bearss of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren; several great and
great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by a son, Larry; two brothers, Fred and Angus; and two sisters, Wilma and
Marion. Funeral
Services will be held Friday, Nov. 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Elder Gil Burgeson officiating. Burial will take place at Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.
and Thursday, Nov. 6 from 12 to 9 p.m. Memorials will be used according to the
wishes of the family. HENRY BEAUBIEN (19
AUG 1849 - 11 JAN 1935) Rev.
A. S. Bauman conducted services at the Sacred Heart Church Monday at 9 a.m. for
Henry Beaubien, followed by burial at Highland Cemetery. Henry Beaubien, son of James and Jenneth
Beaubien, was born August 19, 1849, at Monroe, and died at Gladwin Friday,
January 11, 1935, after an illness of
several years. He was married to Mary Beaudry, January 20, 1886, at Newport,
Michigan, who died November 4, 1895, at Reids, Ohio. Five children were born to
them. Gladwin
County Record dated January 16, 1935. CYRIL BEAUDRY (17 APR
1865 19 AUG 1949) SERVICES
HELD FOR AGED BUCKEYE MAN Cyril
Beaudry, 84, passed away on Friday, August 19, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil
Emrick, after an illness of about six months. Funeral services were held at the
Sacred Heart church on Monday morning, with burial in the Highland cemetery.
The Rev. Fr. Michael Wolfe officiated. A Rosary was read at the Hall Funeral
Home on Sunday evening at 8:30. Mr.
Beaudry was born in Monroe county on April 17, 1865, and was a resident of
Buckeye township for 37 years. His wife passed away in 1923. Surviving are one
son, Hilary F. Beaudry, of River Rouge; one daughter, Catherine; several
brothers, also two grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 8-24/1929 Column
5 Page 1. MARY
(MASSON) BEAUDRY (16 JUNE 1863 - 13 OCT 1923) MRS. CYRIL BEAUDRY Mrs. Mary Beaudry, wife of Cyril Beaudry, died Oct.
15, 1923, at her home in Buckeye township, where she has been a resident 11
years. She was born June 16, 1863 in France. Services were held at the Church of Sacred Heart
this morning at 9 o'clock, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record, Col 2 Pg 4 - 18 Oct 1923 Additional information provided by Bonnie Grant:
Mary Elizabeth Masson married Cyril Beaudry Sep 20 1892 Newport Michigan.
Daughter of Joseph Masson & Catherine Noire (Navarre) Noire is the french
spelling of Black. 2 children 1.Catherine Elizabeth Beaudry b. 10 Mar 1894
Newport MI.married George Washington Brancho 2. Hilary Felix Beaudry b. 1 May
1896 Newport MI. AUGUST BECK (11 NOV
1910 - 11 MARCH 1933) SERVICES HELD FOR THOMAS BECK August Beck, 71, a former resident of Buckeye township, died at his home
in Hazel Park, on Sunday, December 15, after an illness of about one year.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 10 oclock at the Sacred Heart
church and burial was in the Highland cemetery. A Rosary was read at the Hall
Funeral Home at 8 oclock Monday evening. Rev. Fr. K. E. McGinn officiated. Mr. Beck was born on July 29, 1875 in Austria-Hungary. On January 13,
1900 he was married to Miss Mary Nischt. In 1902 they came to the United States
and were residents on a farm in Buckeye township for 40 years. Recently they
moved to their home in Hazel Park, where Mr. Beck passed away. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Thomas A. Beck, of Gladwin, Henry
Beck, of Plymouth, John Beck, of Hazel Park; three daughters, Mrs. Clifford
Sheldon, of Royal Oak, Mrs. Ernest Slinger, of Jonesville, Mrs. Carl Fine, of
Plymouth. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1946 Column 7 Page 1. DAUGHTER BECKWITH
(ABT. 1900 - 29 SEP 1903) A daughter three
years old of William Beckwith, Meredith, died Tuesday from effects of
accidental burning. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1903 Column - 6 Page - 3 MRS. WILLIAM (REAUME)
BECKWITH (ABT. 30 JAN 1883 - 7 DEC 1918) Mrs. William Beckwith
died Dec. 7 at her home in Presque Isle county, of pneumonia, following
influenza. The body was shipped to Gladwin for interment, arriving here Monday.
Interment took place Dec. 9, in Highland cemetery. Services were conducted at
the grave by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
Reaume of Grout, was born in Canada and was aged 35 years, 10 months and seven
days. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5 LOUIS JAMES (MAYOR) BEDORE
(11 OCT 1905 14 SEP 1966) MAYOR BEDORE DIES Mayor Louis J. Bedore died in his sleep at his home here early Wednesday
morning, Sept. 14; of a heart attack. He was 60 years old. Owner and operator
of Bedores Auto Electric on Sr. Arcade St., he had worked as usual Tuesday in
the shop, after having been absent from work last week because of the flu.
Mayor Bedore had served in the citys highest office for 5 ½ years, being
elected in April, 1961. Prior to his election as mayor, he had been councilman
from the third ward for a number of years. Born Oct. 11, 1905, at Pinconning, he had as a youth lived at Highwood in
Hay Township. Mr. Bedore came to Gladwin from Saginaw 20 years ago and opened
the auto electric repair shop. He was married to the former Dorothy St. Charles
in Saginaw Feb. 24, 1944. He was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter.
Mayor Bedore is survived by his wife Dorothy; three daughters, Mrs. Kathleen
Phillips of California, Mrs. Penny Sue Fitzpatrick of Flint, and Nancy Lee at
home; a son, Louis James, with the U.S. Army in Viet Nam; a brother, Lawrence,
of Saginaw; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Hoffman and Mrs. Isabelle Harbinson, both
of Saginaw, and four grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the Hall Funeral
Home. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. In memory of Mayor Bedore,
Gladwin business places are asked to fly their flags at half-mast Friday and
Saturday of this week. Gladwin County Record dated 9-14/1966 Column 7 Page
1. AUGUST J. BEHNKE (26
SEP 1903 2 JUN 1984) (Midland Daily News,
June 4, 1984) August J. Behnke, 80,
of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 2, 1984, in Gladwin Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 26,
1903, in Princeton, Minn. He lived in Gladwin most of his life and married
Myrtle Wood, Oct. 19, 1924, in Gladwin. She died Jan. 14, 1980. He leaves daughters,
Mrs. Matt (Joann) Gatzweiler of Jackson and Mrs. Leonard (Connie) Courneya of
White Hall; eight grandchildren; and brothers, Clarence Behnke of Gladwin and
Edward Behnke of Durand. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two
sisters. Services will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev, Donald Bates
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral from 3 to 5 p.m.
and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. BRANDON MICHAEL
BEHNKE (15 DEC 1992 - 21 DEC 1992) BRANDON BEHNKE Brandon Michael
Behnke. One week old, died Monday, Dec. 21, 1992, in Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Surviving are his
mother, Shanda Behnke of Flint; one brother Michael at home; grandparents, Ronald and Sharon
Behnke of Flint and Fred and Gloria Garver of Gladwin; and great grandparents,
Al and Lucille Howard of Gladwin and Carl and Cecil Behnke of Florida. Rites were held
Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements were in
charge of the Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-30/1992
Column 4 Page 2. BLYTHE RENEE BEHNKE
(19 APRIL 1967 - 20 APRIL 1967) RITES HELD FOR INFANT DAUGHTER Graveside services were held Friday at 2 p.m. for Blythe Renee, infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Behnke, of Gladwin, who died April 20, 10 hours
after she was born. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, Brian; grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Behnke and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graver; great grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Behnke, James P. McGuire, Mrs. Lila Arnold and Roy Graver, all
of Gladwin. The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Miner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated
4-26/1967 Column - 3 Page - 2. HENRY F. BEHNKE (5
MAY 1901 - 31 AUG 1983) Henry F. Behnke, 82,
of 930 N. State St., Gladwin, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 31, in Bay City,
after a long illness. Born in Elmhurst, Ill., on May 5, 1901, he lived in
Wyoming for several years where he worked on the Grand Cooley Dam and in the
shipyards. He also lived in Alaska where he was a commercial fisherman and in
Durand where he worked for Simplicity Engineering. Mr. Behnke moved to Gladwin
in 1950. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mr. Behnke and the
former Josephine Woltman, were married May 30, 1952, in Angola, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
James of Renton, Wash.; 2 step-sons, Jack and Richard Woltman of Jackson; one
step-daughter, Mrs. T. K. (Bettie) Jones of Essexville; 3 brothers, Clarence
and August of Gladwin and Edwin of Durand; one sister, Mrs. Millie Keyworth of
Michigan City, Ind., 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were
held Friday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Edward Krauss
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge
of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-07/1983 Column - 3
Page - 2 JOSEPHINE (SCHRANZ)
BEHNKE (4 NOV 1902 - 10 OCT 1999) Josephine Behnke, 96,
of Essexville and formerly of Gladwin, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 199 at the
Bay Medical Care Facility. She was born Nov. 4, 1902 in Stuben, Austria to Carl
and Elizabeth Schranz. Josephine married Jack Woltman in December 1922 in
Gladwin. He passed away in July of 1941. She then married Henry Behnke May 30,
1952 in Angola, Ind. They came to Gladwin in 1970 from Durand. He passed away
in August of 1983. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Surviving are two sons, Jack and Richard
Woltmann both of Jackson; one daughter, Elizabeth Jones of Essexville; one
step-son, James Behnke of Renton, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great
grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and one sister, Bertha Lennon of
Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev.
Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetey. Arrangements were
handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1999 Column -
5 Page - 2 MATTIE E.
"ALICE" BEHNKE (1 APRIL 1915 - 17 JAN 2000) Mattie
E. "Alice" Behnke, 84, of Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at
Tendercare Nursing Home in Tawas. Born April 1, 1915, she was the daughter of
Charles and Emma Boose King. Alice married the late Otto Behnke. She was a
member of the Gladwin Baptist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary #298 in
Harrison, the Tawas Eagles Club for 51 years and a member of the Eastern Star
White Clover Chapter #84, Gladwin. She was a caregiver in her home for many
years. Surviving
are one niece, Shelbie and husband Ted Ripperdam of AuGres; and one
half-brother, Barney Boose of Florida. She was preceded in death by one son,
Billie Stull; two sisters; and three brothers. Services will be held at 2 p.m.
today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral home in Gladwin with Joseph White
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home in
Gladwin was in charge of the arrangements. RICHARD
EDWIN BEHNKE (19 OCT 1932 - 25 AUG 2005) Richard Dick Edwin
Behnke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Great-grandfather passed away
on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005 at the Masonic Pathways Retirement Community in Alma
after a long illness. Dick was born in Gladwin on Oct. 19, 1932 to Clarence and
Mae (Kimball) Behnke. He lived his entire life in Gladwin enjoying family and
friends. Dick was very active
in his career, community, fraternal organizations, and the Republican Party. He
was past chairman of the Gladwin County Republican Party and worked for many
candidates throughout his life (Goldwater, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush, Bagwell,
Romney, Milliken, Headlee, Lucas, Engler, Cederburg, Schuette, Camp, Nakkaula,
Prescott, Willford and Chattel). He leaves behind in
Gods care his loving family, wife, Jean (Brubaker) Behnke; daughters, Debbie
Shaffer of Seguin, Texas, Pam Heffner of Gladwin, and Shari (Phil) Caffrey of
Gladwin; son, Doug (Tammy) Behnke of Naperville, Illinois; grandchildren,
Heather and Marv Ries, Shannon Jablonski, Mark Heffner of Gladwin, Tony and
Deann Greer of Grand Rapids, Brad and Peggy Heffner of Ithaca, Shelly Shaffer
of Seguin, Texas, Mike Shaffer of Dallas, and Marisa and Elise Behnke of
Naperville, Illinois; Bailey of Selma, Oregon; and two sisters, Gertie Morris of
Tennessee and Georgia Smith of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ileen Bailey, in
1970. Graveside services were held on
Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. under the auspice of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He served the Gladwin
community for many years in a variety of positions including city clerk, county
commissioner, city housing development, city parks commission, city building
authority, Gladwin Development Corporation, chamber of commerce, and the
Gladwin Athletic Association. Dick was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge
397 F & AM, The Scottish Rite Consistory of Bay City, Elf Khurafeh Shrine
Temple of Saginaw, Gladwin Rotary Club, and The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie
#3292. He had worked for 30
years in the family business, Behnkes Automotive. Dick also enjoyed a career
in the life and health insurance industry, working for Equitable Life Insurance
(AXA) and AFLAC Insurance Company. RONALD
OTTO BEHNKE (9 JAN 1941 - 17 MAY 1994) Ronald O. Behnke, 53, of Flint, died
Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint. He was born
in Gladwin on Jan. 9, 1941, and was employed as a production worker for General
Motors Corp. after moving to Flint from Florida 9 years ago. Mr. Behnke married
the former Sharon Garver June 22, 1963. Besides his wife, he is survived by 1 son,
Brian and his wife Vicky of Burton; 1 daughter, Shanda Behnke of Flint; his
parents, Carl and Cecil Grove of Fort Mead, Fla.; 1 brother, James and his wife
Pat of Florida; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter,
Blythe Renee Behnke; 1 brother, William; and 1 grandson. Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. at the
Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was at
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1994 Column - 4
Page - 2 SHARON
(GARVER) BEHNKE (ABT. 1943 - ?) EDITH M. (DELAVERN)
BEIERSCHMITT (23 JULY 1937 - 28 FEB 2001) Edith
M. Beierschmitt, 63, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 at MidMichigan
Medical Center-Midland following a short illness. Born July 23, 1937 in
Beaverton, she was the daughter of Chester and Eolahbell (Folts) DeLavern. She
lived in Gladwin County for eight years and previously lived in Arizona and
Saginaw. Edith married Ralph F. Beierschmitt, Nov. 7, 1959 in Pasadena, Calif.
He preceded her in death May 29, 1993. She was a nurses aid and a veteran of
the United States Marines. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303. Surviving
are two daughters, Phyllis Beierschmitt of Saginaw, and Lynnette and husband
Daryl Beckmann of Beaverton; two sons, Keith and wife Linda of Beaverton and
Daniel and wife Penny of Saginaw; two sisters, Marion and husband Jesse Scott
of Rolling Prairie, Ind., and Roseltha Solomon of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren;
one daughter-in-law, Nanette Beierschmitt of Gladwin; one half brother, Joseph
DeLavern of Flint; and one aunt, Lulu LaClair of Midland. She was preceded in
death by one son, Kenneth in 2001, and 10 brothers and sisters. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Robert
Tibbits officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family. KENNETH D.
BEIERSSHMITT (4 FEB 1961 - 29 JAN 2001) Kenneth
D. Beierschmitt, 39, of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 at home.
Born Feb. 4, 1961 in Barsto, Calif., he was the son of Ralph and Edith
Beierschmitt. He was a resident of Gladwin County for three years and
previously lived in Saginaw. Kenneth married Nanette (Domako), May 17, 2000 in
Saginaw. He was a nurses aid at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Besides
his wife he is survived by one daughter, Melisa Beierschmitt of Nevada; two
sons, Brian and Nicholas Labadie, both of Gladwin; his mother, Edith
Beierschmitt; two sisters, Phyllis Beierschmitt of Saginaw and Lynnette Boyer
of Gladwin; two brothers, Keith and wife Linda of Gladwin and Daniel and wife Penny
of Saginaw; mother and father-in-law, Frank J. and Dorothy Domako of Beaverton;
and several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Beierschmitt. Services were held at
1 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Pastor Robert Tibbits
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. MONIA
BEIMMER (? - ?) CONEY
NORA BELL (1926 - 1933) ARTHUR BELLINGER
(ABT. 1866 29 SEP 1935) Arthur Bellinger, who
has been at the County Farm the past seven years, died Sunday morning following
a stroke. He was 69 years old. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
with burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1935 Column
- 1 Page - 5 ANNA (?) BENDER (15
MAY 1874 28 FEB 1940) MRS. ANNA BENDER Mrs. Anna Bender died Monday night of diabetes at the home of Ed
Rumminger. Mrs. Bender was born in Poland May 15, 1874. She had lived in this
county for 40 years and resided in Glawin county for the last nine years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Rumminger home with Rev.
Leo Gassner of the Round Lake Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-28/1940 Column 5 Page -1. IVA B. (CAMERON) BENDER (1 MAY 1935 - 6 MARCH 1995) IVA B. BENDER Iva B. Bender, 59, of
Gladwin, died Monday, March 6, 1995 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio
following a sudden illness. Born May 1, 1935 in Gladwin,she resided in Gladwin
the past 10 years since moving from Flint. Mrs. Bender was employed at General
Motors' metal fabricating in Flint until she retired in 1978. She was a member
of the Our Savior Lutheran Church. The former Iva Cameron married Arthur Bender
April 10, 1954 in Gladwin. Besides her husband,
she is survived by 2 sons, Kevin and Timothy, both of Flint; one daughter,
Lorie and husband Jose Velasquez of Flint; her mother, Stella Bardwell of
Gladwin; one sister, Rosemary Trumble of Beaverton; and one brother, Ronald
Cameron of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by a brother, William in December
1981 and a sister, Ruth (Rose) Stillwell in August 1993. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday from the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin with the Rev.
James Wilbur officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends
may call at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
3-8/1995 Column 1 Page 6. HARLEY LEWIS BENMARK
(27 FEB 1943 - 3 AUG 2002) Harley was a factory
worker at General Motors Delphi Division in Saginaw until his retirement in
1998. He lived in Gladwin the last five years of his life having previously
resided in Flint. He was a member of Gladwin Eagles 3292. He enjoyed playing
guitar and singing. Funeral services was held at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Pastor Carlo Sgambelli officiating. Harley died of cancer. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-07/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2 HOWARD FRANCIS
BENMARK (23 NOV 1904 - 22 NOV 1964) HOWARD BENMARK RITES
WEDNESDAY Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home for Howard F. Benmark, 59, of Elk Lake, who died
suddenly Sunday. Born on Nov. 23, 1904, in Roscommon County, he was formerly
employed by Buick Motor Company in Flint. He had made his home in the Elk Lake
area for the past 15 years. Mrs. Benmark was married to the former Beatrice
Bowers on June 7, 1926, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by four
sons, Harley, Gladwin, Keith, of Clare, Gordon and Manley, of Flint; his
mother, Mrs. Ida Benmark, of Gladwin County; and 6 grandchildren. The Rev.
Ronald A. Mueller, of West Branch, will officiate and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-25/1964 Column - 4 Page - 1 F. CHARLES BENNER
(1857 - 4 MARCH 1922) CHARLES BENNER Charles Benner, an old resident of Gladwin, died suddenly in Flint,
Saturday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. He left his rooming house in the morning in a
cheerful state of mind, more so than usual, and went to his work at Chevrolet
plant No. 34, where he was found dead in the toilet. Mr. Benner was 65 years of age. He was born in Ohio, and came to Michigan
many years ago, living first at Riverdale, Gratiot county, then in Mt.
Pleasant, and moved to Gladwin county 35 years ago. His wife died in Gladwin
some years ago. He is survived by one son, Bert Benner of Flint. The body was
brought to Gladwin on Mondays train and laid beside the grave of his wife in
Highland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Benner accompanied. Funeral services were held at the undertaking rooms, Flint Sunday at 3
p.m., and Rev. E. T. Smith officiated at the grave at Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 3-9/1922 Column 5 Page 5. MYRA (ELLSWORTH)
MARIE BENNER (25 FEB 1853 - 27 FEB 1915) BENNER Myra Ellsworth, wife
of Charles Benner, died Feb. 27, 1915, aged 62 years, at their home in this
city, having been in poor health for many years and of late suffering from a complication
of diseases. She was born in Indiana Feb.
25, 1853, and was married 37 years ago to Charles Benner. They have lived in
Gladwin 27 years, coming here from Gratiot county. Her husband and one son, Bert Benner, survive.
She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother, bearing up well under affliction. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at the home of her son, conducted by Rev .C. E. King. The Episcopal choir sang.
Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-4/1915 Column 4
Page 5. ROBIE DEAN BENTLEY
(10 OCT 1956 - 3 JAN 2000) Robie
Dean Bentley, 43, of Harrison, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Clare. Born Oct. 10, 1956 in Clare, he was the son of Ronald and
Florence Switzer Bentley. Robie married Cheryl Joyce Labadie, June 30, 1978 in
Clare. He worked as an electrician for Local 692. Besides
his wife he is survived by two daughters, Shannon Paulette and Mary Rachelle,
both of Harrison; one granddaughter, Taylor Lynn Chrisman; his father, Ronald
Bentley of Harrison; his mother, Florence Dawson of St. Johns; seven brothers,
Gregory and David, both of Harrison, Ronald II of Farwell, Kevin of Seney,
Calvin and Jeffery, both of Springfield, Ga., and Joseph of Clare; and three
sisters, Ronda Barber of Harrison, Nevada Kushmaul of Big Rapids, and Dawn
Bufford of Newberry. He
was preceded in death by one son, Robie II; and one brother, Roger Bentley.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. BLANCHE
(CRONK) BENNETT (17 JUNE 1887 - 30 OCT 1968) Mrs.
Blanche Bennett, 88, of Gladwin, died at the Gladwin Hospital this morning,
Oct. 30, following a short illness. Born in Gladwin Township June 17, 1880,
Mrs. Bennett had been a lifetime resident of the county. She and C. Henry
Bennett were married in Beaverton Dec. 23, 1908, and he preceded her in death
Jan. 23, 1967. Mrs. Bennett was the former Blanche Cronk before her marriage. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vada Craig
of Inkster and Howard Raymond (Maxine) of Houghton Lake; a brother, Fred M.
Cronk of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Breault of Gladwin, and Mrs. Bernice
Villaire of Detroit; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1968 Column - 5 Page 1 (Thursday,
Oct. 31, 1968) Blanche
Bennett, Gladwin, 81, died Wednesday at Gladwin. She was born June 17, 1887 in McClure
Township. Services will be Saturday at
1:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Vada Craig of Inkster and Mrs. Maxine
Raymond of Houghton Lake; one brother, two sisters, two grandchildren, one
great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. CHARLES
HENRY BENNETT (3 JULY 1888 - 23 JAN 1967) RITES
THURSDAY FOR HENRY BENNETT C. Henry Bennett, superintendent of the state
highways in Gladwin County for many years, died Monday, Jan. 23, following an
illness of 11 months. He was 78 years old. Well-known throughout Gladwin County
as highway superintendent and, following his retirement as a bus-driver for the
Gladwin schools, Mr. Bennett had been a resident of Gladwin County for 65
years. He had also been employed in the county road system and in his youth as
a clerk in Gladwin stores. Born July 3, 1888, in Paulding County, Ohio,
Mr. Bennett came her in 1901. He and the former Miss Blanche Cronk, who
survives him, were married Dec. 23, 1908, in Beaverton. He was a member of the
Gladwin Odd Fellows Lodge and a charter member of the Beaverton Lions Club.
Other survivors in addition to his wife, Blanche, are two daughters, Mrs. Burt
(Vada) Craig of Inkster and Mrs. Howard (Maxine) Raymond of Houghton Lake; two
grandchildren and one great grandchildren; two brothers, Forest of St. Helen
and Arthur of Mendon. Services will be held at the Hall Funeral
Home Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial will
be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1967 Column - 2 Page
1 ETHEL
C. (SHAW) BENNETT (16 MAY 1898 - 23 AUG 1984) Ethel
C. Bennett, 86, of Antler Arms, Gladwin, died Thursday, Aug. 23, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital following a short illness. She was born May 16, 1898, and had
spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was a member of the United Methodist
Church. The former Ethel Shaw, she was married to James E. Bennett October 23, 1916,
in Gladwin. He preceded her in death June 4, 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Eva Bosco
and Mrs Rose Wyrick of Gladwin and Mrs. Dorothy Eyre of Jackson; 4 sons, Harvey
of Burton, Delmer of Midland, Charles of Niles, Ill. and James Jr. of Linden;
one sister, Edith Pero of Gladwin; 5 brothers, John, William and Roy of
Gladwin, Clayton of Wooden Shoe and Clarence of Saginaw; 37 grandchildren and
35 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Hal Weemhoff officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1984 Column - 3
Page - 2 JAMES
ELVEN BENNETT (23 DEC 1891 - 4 JUNE 1979) James
E. Bennett, 87, of 523 N. Antler St., Gladwin, died Monday, June 4, at the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Goodwin, Kan., on
December 23, 1891, he came to Gladwin County in 1908. Mr. Bennett was a self
employed cabinet maker and at one time was a linotype operator at The Gladwin
County Record. Mr. Bennett and the former Ethel Shaw were married October 23,
1916, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4
daughters, Mrs. Faye Fischer, Mrs. Iva Wineman, Mrs. Rose Wyrick, of Gladwin
and Mrs. Dorothy Eyre of Jackson; 4 sons, Harvey of Burton, Delmer of Midland,
Charles of Niles, Ill. and James Jr. of Linden; 2 sisters, Mrs. Alma Olin and
Lillian Bennett, both of Lansing; 3 brothers, Vincent and Chester of Lansing
and Edmond of Gladwin; 37 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Bates
officiating. Burial will in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
06-06/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2 JOHN
WILLIAM BENNETT (14 MAY 1856 - 11 FEB 1935) Rev.
Grant L. Jordan, pastor of the Methodist church, and Rev. Charles H. Woods,
pastor of the Free Methodist church, will conduct funeral services for John
William Bennett Wednesday, February 13, at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church.
Burial will be at Highland cemetery in charge of the members of the I.O.O.F.
lodge. Bennett
died at his home on Short street Monday morning, February 11, of pneumonia
after only a few days illness. He was born in Union county, Ohio, May 14, 1856,
and was married in Paulding county, Ohio, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Freshwater.
They have lived in Gladwin about 34 years. He
was one of the oldest members of the local I.O.O.F. lodge and assisted in
organizing the lodge at Beaverton. Surviving him are his widow, three sons,
Henry and Arthur Bennett, of Gladwin, and Forest Bennett of Detroit, two
granddaughters, Maxine and Maurine Bennett, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-13/1935 Column - 4 Page - 4 MARY
ELIZABETH (FRESHWATER) BENNETT (24 FEB 1863 - 14 MARCH 1942) FUNERAL
SERVICES FOR MRS. JOHN W. BENNETT Funeral services were held for Mrs. John
Bennett Tuesday afternoon, March 17th at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Methodist
Church. Mary Elizabeth Bennett was born in Delaware County, Ohio on February
24, 1863 and died at the home of her son March 14, 1942. She married John
William Bennett and to this couple five children were born. Mr. Bennett died
February 11, 1935 and two daughters also preceded their mother in death. Mrs.
Bennett has made her home with her son, Henry, since the death of her husband.
She has been in poor health for the past three years. Those surviving are three sons, Henry of
Gladwin, Forest of Edwards, and Arthur of Coleman, one sister, Anna Brown of
Paulding, Ohio, four brothers, James and Charles Freshwater of Paulding, Ohio,
Henry Freshwater of Toledo and John of Indiana, eight grandchildren besides
other relatives and friends. Rev. Floyd N. Drake officiated at the services and
interment was made in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-18/1942
Column - 5 Page - 1 CHARLES
HENRY BENNETT (3 JULY 1888 23 JAN 1967) Rites Thursday for Henry Bennett C. Henry Bennett, superintendent. of the state
highways in Gladwin County for many years, died Monday, Jan. 23, following an
illness of 11 months. He was 78 years old. Well-known throughout Gladwin County
as highway superintendent and following his retirement as a bus driver for the
Gladwin schools, Mr. Bennett had been; a resident of Gladwin County for 65
years. He had also been employed in the county road system and in his youth as
a clerk in Gladwin stores. Born July 3, 1888, in Paulding County, Ohio, Mr.
Bennett came here in 1901. He and the former Miss Blanche Cronk, who survives
him, were married Dec. 23, 1908, in Beaverton. He was a member of the Gladwin
Odd Fellows Lodge and a charter member of the Beaverton Lions Club. Other survivors in addition to his wife, Blanche,
are two daughters, Mrs. Burt (Vada) Craig of Inkster and Mrs. Howard (Maxine)
Raymond of Houghton Lake; two grandchildren and one great granddaughter; two
brothers, Forest of St. Helen and Arthur of Mendon. Services will be held at the Hall Funeral Home
Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-25/1967 Column 2 Page 1. ANDREW
BERG (19 NOV 1878 - 6 NOV 1953) SERVICES
HELD FOR ANDREW BERG Funeral services for Andrew Berg, 74, were
held from St. Paul's Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. H. F.
Brietzke officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Berg was born
in Poland on November 19, 1878. He was married to Miss Pauline Arnet on April
8, 1901, in Cleveland, Ohio, coming to Gladwin to make their home about 50
years ago. Mr. Berg was a retired farmer and has been in ill health for some
time. Surviving are his wife; four sons, Fred Berg
of Pleasant Plains, Ohio, Robert Berg of Gladwin, Walter Berg of Toledo, Ohio,
and Edwin Berg of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Roberts and Mrs. Edna
Foor of Gladwin, Mrs. Elsie Jones of Detroit; three brothers, Henry and Julius
of Detroit and Fred of Marine City; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Heinzman of
Fairgrove and Mrs. Edward Kolka of Lansing; 17 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. One daughter, Lydia Reithel, preceded her father in death. Pallbearers were Amos Greer, Walter Zilka,
Fred Welser, Charles Mills, Carl Jungman, Julius Meister. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-11/1953 Column - 5 Page - 1 EDWIN L. BERG (24
MARCH 1916 - 29 APRIL 1994) Edwin L. Berg, 77, of
406 2nd St., Gladwin, died Friday, April 29, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital in
Saginaw. He was born in Gladwin on March 24, 1916. He was a machine operator
for General Motors and a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was also
a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Mr. Berg and the former Rose
Schultz were married June 22, 1940, in Gladwin. Surviving are one son, Thomas and wife,
Sandra, of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Jones of St. Clair Shores and Mrs.
Edna Foor of Gladwin; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, as well as
many nieces and nephews. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1994 Column - 4 Page - 2 PAULINE (ARANT) BERG
(28 OCT 1879 - 26 MAY 1965) SERVICES HELD FOR
MRS. PAULINE BERG Services were held Saturday from St. Paul's
Lutheran Church for Mrs. Pauline Berg, 85, of Gladwin, who died suddenly May 26
at her home. The former Pauline Arant, she was born in Poland Oct. 28, 1879.
She was married to Andrew Berg in Cleveland Jan. 8, 1901. He preceded her in
death on Nov. 6, 1953. Mrs. Berg had made Gladwin County her home since 1905. Surviving are four sons, Fred of Pleasant
Plains, Ohio, Robert of Gladwin, Walter of Toledo, and Edwin of Allen Park;
three daughters, Mrs. Emma Kaiser, Erie, Mrs Elsie Jones of St. Clair Shores,
and Mrs. Edna Foor of Gladwin; 18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one
great great grandchild. The Rev. Ernest Mueller officiated and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1965 Column - 4 Page - 1 ROSE (SCHULTZ) BERG
(7 JUNE 1920 - 15 FEB 1995) Rose Berg, 74, of
Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1995 at St. Luke's Hospital in Saginaw following
a several year battle with cancer. Born June 7, 1920 in Gladwin, she resided in
Gladwin County since moving from Detroit in 1984, where she had lived for 44
years. Mrs. Berg was a laborer, bus driver and cafeteria employee with
Melvindale Public Schools. She was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church.
The former Rose Schultz married Edwin Berg June 22, 1940 in Gladwin. He
preceded her in death April 29, 1994. Surviving are one son, Thomas and wife
Sandra of Gladwin; one brother Al Schultz of Florida; 2 sisters, Lillie
Bokmiller of Troy, and Marie Barth of Parma, Ohio; 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Stacey
Beebe and Edwin Berg; 2 great-grandchildren, Lloyd and Michael Beebe; and
several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday from
the Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Winter officiating. Burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Our Savior
Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-22/1995 Column - 1 Page 6 CLYDE GLENSTRA BERRY (1910 FEB 1910) BERRY Infant son, aged
seven weeks, of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Berry of Grout township died Wednesday
night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. McClary where it had been brought for
treatment. Funeral services were held at the McClary residence Saturday
morning, conducted by Rev. William Rumley, followed by interment in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-24/1910 Column 3 Page 5. ESTHER LOLA (DUTCHER) BERRY (12 FEB 1882 6 OCT 1934) MRS. SIDNEY A. BERRY Rev. Grant L. Jordan
conducted services Saturday afternoon, Oct. 6, at the home at 2 o'clock for
Mrs. Sidney A. Berry, who died October 4. Burial services were at Highland
cemetery. Esther Lola Berry was
born Feb. 12, 1882, at Peck in Sanilac county, came to Gladwin with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Dutcher, in 1888, who located in Gladwin township,
and later moved to Gladwin city. She was married to Sidney A. Berry Jan. 16,
1905, who survives her with one son, Burton, and three daughters, Ella Grayce,
Oliva and Lois, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Berry had been
ailing for several years, but her death came suddenly Thursday morning, October
4. Her husband, who had gone to the kitchen to build a fire, thought that she
was unusually quiet, returned to the bedroom and found her dead in bed. He had
been talking to her only a short time before. Relatives who were
here called by the last rites were her sister and brothers and a nephew: Mr.
and Mrs. F. Granger, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Chivers and Mr. and Mrs. George
Dutcher, all of Jackson; Leo J. Dutcher of Hillsdale; and Duane Farmer of Ann
Arbor. Gladwin County Record dated 10-10/1934 Column - 2 Page - 12. ADELINE (REAUME)
BESSEY (24 JULY 1881 - 16 FEB 1957) MRS. BESSEY PASSES
AFTER YEAR'S ILLNESS Mrs. Adeline Bessey, 75, Grout Township,
died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Rettinger of Kingsley, Saturday
after an illness of one year. She was born in Ludington on July 24, 1881, the
daughter of Julia and Anthony Reaume and had lived in Gladwin County for most
of her life. On April 2, 1889, she was married to Jess Bessey who preceded her
in death on January 3, 1943. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mable
Farrow and Mrs. Rosie Anderson of Gladwin; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
Rettinger of Kingsley and Mrs. Rose Lumbert of Grand Ledge; two brothers,
Anthony Reaume of Grand Ledge and Henry Reaume of Dearborn. One son and two
daughters are deceased. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Woods officiating. Burial was
in Highland Cemetery with Loyal Haddix, Fred Haines, John Pickerin, Aubrey
Chatterton, Darrell Edick and Ray Harold acting as pallbearers. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-20/1957 Column - 3 Page - 1 JESS A. BESSEY (30
JAN 1874 - 3 JAN 1943) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
HERE FOR JESS BESSEY Funeral services were held at the West Grout
Free Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6, at 2 o'clock for Jess Bessey
who died at home in Grout township Sunday, Jan. 3. Services were conducted by
Rev. R. Milks, followed by burial in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Mr. Bessey,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Samual Bessey was born Jan. 30, 1874, at Mayville, Mich. In
1899 he was married to Adeline Reaume and has since resided mostly in Grout
township. He is survived by his wife, Adeline, two
daughters, Mrs. Cecil Farrow, at home, and Mrs. Wm. Anderson of Gladwin, two
grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mattie Bailey of Flint, besides nieces and
nephews. Two daughters and one son preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-13/1943 Column - 6 Page - 5 SAMUEL BESSEY (1826 -
24 APRIL 1901) DEATH OF SAMUEL BESSY Samuel Bessy died April 24 at his home in
Arthur, aged 71 years. Mr. Bessy was born in Canada, and some years ago moved
to Mayville, Mich. From there he moved to Gladwin county 17 years ago, but has
recently made his home in Arthur, Clare county. Six children survive him.
Funeral services were held Friday. Rev. J. S. DeLong officiating. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-03/1901 Column - 6 Page - 5 CO A 29 MI INF CIVIL
WAR EDWARD BETKE (10 MAY
1894 - 23 SEP 1988) Edward Betke, 94, of
4552 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 23, in Michigan Veterans
Facility, Grand Rapids, after a short illness. Born in Pultush, Poland, May 10,
1894, he moved to Detroit in 1910 and to Gladwin County in 1959. Mr. Betke was
a tool and die maker with Murray Body Co. and then with Chrysler Corp. in
Detroit. He served in the Army during World War I and was a member of Immanuel
Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids. Mr. Betke and the former Maried Kutzke were
married Apr. 19, 1922, in Oberlin. She preceded him in death May 11, 1969. Suriving are 2 sons, Ernest of Rochester
Hills and the Rev. Norman of St. Ansgar, Iowa; 2 sisters, Mrs. Blandine
Dittmann and Mrs. Martha Koberstein of Europe; 8 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Albertina Betke, Helene
Rimatzi and Ottilie Grams. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Frank Graves officiating.
Military graveside services was held by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303 in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2 ADA FRANCES (HOLTSBERRY)
BETTS (27 AUG 1901 - 14 MARCH 1919) MRS. RALPH O. BETTS PASSES AWAY IN GROUT TOWNSHIP IN BLOOM OF YOUNG WOMANHOOD Betts---Ada Francis Holtsberry was born in Roscommon county, Mich., Aug.
27, 1901, and departed this life May 14, 1919, aged 17 years, 8 months, 17 days.
She came with her parents to Grout township, Gladwin county, five years ago,
spending these years with her parents till this spring. Sept. 1, 1918, she was
united in marriage to Ralph O. Betts. This spring they moved on to the Wm.
Lytle farm where Mr. Betts had secured work. April 19 she was severely burned.
A few days before she passed away she was moved to the home of her parents. All
that kind hands and loving friends could do could not maintain life. There are left to mourn, her sorrowing husband, father and mother, three
sisters, Mrs. Jay Lovesey, Mrs. Arlo Roberts, Margaret; also one brother, T.
J.; the last two at home; grandparents and other relatives. During her affliction realizing that she might not regain health, she
looked to God and found as He promised a present help in need. Before passing
away she said to her husband that she was ready to go. Thus in the morning of
life she was called away. The regard for the departed and sympathy for the bereaved was shown by
the floral offerings and the company that gathered at the home and church to
pay the last respects. The funeral took place at the Bethel church Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m.
The house was filled with relatives and friends. For all who knew Ada were her
friends. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The choir sang her
favorite songs, Jesus Lover of May Soul. Abide With Me and In the Hour of
Trial, which she requested that they should sing. Ada had a sweet, lovable disposition, always cheerful and singing. She was
a beautiful singer, and was active in Sunday school work. She will be greatly
missed. A place is vacant which cannot be filled. We mourn with her heartbroken
young husband, her parents and friends, but the beautiful testimony she left
assures us our loss is her gain. She has only gone on a little way and we may
all meet her in glory. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Cicero Holtsberry of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Hall, daughters, Elsie
and Dorris, sons, Webster and Wilbur of Saginaw; Mrs. Rosa Herald and son Floyd
of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Wes Brown and son Ernest; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boakes
and daughter Rose of Butman; Rev. Betts and son Roa of Rockford, Ohio. Rev. A.
J. Hettler conducted the servicest comforting sermon. The remains were laid to
rest in Highland cemetery. May the God of mercy comfort the mourning ones. Dear Ada, like a beautiful flower You bloomed, then faded away; But the fragrance of your beautiful life Will live in our memory always. Well miss your sweet smile-your loving deeds; Well long to hear your sweet voice While youve gone on to your home on high With angels and God to rejoice. May the memory of you, safe at home. Lead us ever upward and on Till our work on earth is all complete And we meet-no more to mourn A Friend. Gladwin County Record dated 5-22/1919 Column 4 Page 5. MATTIE E. (ROYCE)
BETTS (18 OCT 1873 24 MAY 1918) Betts---Mattie E. Royce, daughter of Rebecca and Edward Royce, was born
at VanWert, VanWert county, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1873, and died at her home in Grout
township, Gladwin county, Michigan, May 24, 1918, aged 44 years, seven months
and six days. She was united in marriage to C. T. Betts Aug. 23, 1891, to which
union were born nine children, seven sons and two daughters. She was converted
and joined the United Brethren church when a young girl and lived a most
faithful and devoted Christian life. As a wife she was most devoted, a noble example of wifehood. She and her
companion spent almost 27 years in perfect wedded bliss. As a mother she was
one of the most devoted faithful and loving, always doing for the children
little deeds of love, even her severe affliction. Her greatest concern when she
found God was going to call her home, was that each of her children might live
so as to meet her in glory. Oh noble mother, may your wish be granted. As a neighbor she was kind and considerate, always ready to lend a
helping hand. She was also concerned over their Christian welfare and prayed
that her neighbors might learn to love and serve the Lord she dearly loved. As a Christian she was most noble. She loved her Savior and took him as
her daily companion. During her long illness she said time and again, Oh what
would we do without religion. How could I bear this suffering without Jesus.
And just a short time before she entered the glory world, in answer to her
husband, who asked if Jesus was precious to her, she answered that he was. Just
before going on the operating table at Ann Arbor Feb. 23, she said to her
husband, Now be cheerful, I am going to be, then she said, she thought of the
hymn, He is so precious to me, and her last thought before going to sleep was
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus. The night before she entered the hospital she
prayed all night for her children and neighbors. During her long illness she never uttered a word of complaint. She
greatly appreciated every little kindness shown her. She said, Oh, everybody
is so good to me. She leaves to mourn her faithful and devoted companion, her
sons, Ray, Roy, Ralph, Reo, Roe, Ronald and little Russel aged six, her
daughters, Jennie (Rapp) and her little Arreta, not quite 14, who took such
loving and faithful care of mamma, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ray Betts, her
son-in-law, Herman Rapp, all of whom she most dearly loved. She also leaves
three brothers and one sister, father, mother, two sisters and one brother
preceded her to heaven. During her companionship with her husband in the ministry, she worked
most faithfully to win souls for Jesus. Her crown must be filled with stars for
her daily life was a constant testimony of a Christian life. She was a
beautiful singer and sang to win souls, to comfort the afflicted and to express
her daily joy in her companionship with Jesus. While in the hospital at Ann Arbor she said to her afflicted companions
In that City all that science and love could do to keep her here a little
longer was done but God willed to take her home and we who are left bow in
humble submission, knowing she is happy in glory and there we expect to meet
her in the sweet by and by. Services by Rev. Hettler. Interment in Highland
cemetery. Contributed. Gladwin County Record dated 5-30/1918 Column 4 Page
5. DORIS IRENE BINGHAM
(7 NOV 1924 27 NOV 1924) Doris Irene Bingham, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bingham, died at
their home in Butman township, Nov. 27, age 20 days. Funeral services were held
Friday morning at Gladwin M. E. church by Rev. Stanley Thayer and the little
one was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. How brief the stay, as beautiful as fleeting, The time that baby came with us to dwell; Just long enough to give a happy greeting, Just long enough to bid us all farewell! Death travels down the thickly settled highway; At shining marks they say he loves to aim; How did he find, far down our lonely by-way, Our little one who died soon after named? A child of mine, a child of bliss; Why, therefore, weep for joy like this? Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1924 Column 4 Page 4. ELIZABETH ANN (DAWE)
BIRCH (10 AUG 1835 31 DEC 1914) EDITH
G. (EVERETT) BISEL (18 NOV 1898 - 24 DEC 1999) Happy
100th, Edith Bisel! Not
many people can say they have witnessed the turn of a century once in their lifetime.
Even fewer will get the chance to usher in a new century twice. However, Gladwin's
Edith Bisel may just turn the trick. Bisel
born Edith Everett Nov. 18, 1898 to Charles and Laura (nee Wilson) Everett will
turn 100 years young this month. A native of VanWert, Ohio, Edith was one of five
children. In 1930, she and her family moved to Gladwin County, where she spent a
couple of years at the then Riley School in Sage Township. (According to
Edith's niece, Gladys Carman, this building still stands, although it has since
become a home.) Edith's
family made an immediate impact on their new hometown, as Mr. Everett helped
construct not only the Sacred Heart parsonage and St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
but also several other local buildings. Edith, however, ended up relocating to Ohio
a short time later, where she resided until the stock market crash of 1929. By
this time, she had married the late Alonzo Bisel, and the happy couple headed back
to Gladwin County, this time settling in Clement Township on Cedar Lake Rd. with
their two young daughters, the late Leota Card and Clarabelle Cann, who
currently lives close by her mother in Gladwin. At
the time that Edith and her family moved back to Michigan, Laura Everett's
brother Edith's Uncle John Wilson took the Bisels into his home, where they
lived until they were able to secure a place of their own. According to Carman,
the Wilson home, a log cabin, is still standing and in good shape today. Alonzo
Bisel passed away in the early 1950s, around the same time that Edith was working
at the then Gladwin Nursing Home. She would never marry again. Edith, a resident
of the Antler Arms apartment complex, has been away from town for the better
part of the past two months. She was unable to be reached despite repeated attempts
to contact her, although she was reportedly doing well at the time of this
writing. A
grandmother seven times over, Edith also has 23 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren,
as well as one surviving sister, Ethel Lane Steman. Edith's grandchildren will
be hosting an open-house reception for her Nov. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Adams Township Hall, located three miles west of Sterling on Sterling Rd.
Friends and relatives are welcome. Gladwin County Record dated 11-18/1998
Column 1 Page 9. Edith
G. Bisel, 101, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. She was an operator for a public
phone company. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Sisson
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. ANNA
(ROTH) BITTNER (4 JUNE 1865 25 OCT 1946) FORMER RESIDENT BURIED MONDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bittner, 81, were
held on Monday afternoon at 2 oclock, at the Reigle Funeral Home. Mrs. Bittner
died in Flint, at the home of her son, on Friday, October 25. Rev. M. R.
Jewell, of the Gladwin Evangelical church officiated and burial was in the
Highland cemetery. Anna Roth, was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, on
June 4, 1865. In 1884 she was married to August Bittner, in Paulding, Ohio. Mr.
Bittner passed away about three years ago. Mrs. Bittner came to Gladwin county
in 1900 and lived here until November 1943, when she went to Flint to live with
her son. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Walter Williams, of
Flint; one son, Allen Bittner, of Flint; two brothers, Herman and Theodore
Roth, of Indiana; four sisters, Mrs. William Stanford, and Mrs. Lena Anderson,
of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mrs. Mollie Dourty and Mrs. Emma Ogden, of
California; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The pallbearers were William Hall, Joseph Kisch, Dan
Soldan, William Thiel, Grant Fetterolf and Frank Reigle. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-30/1946 Column 4 Page 1. AUGUST
BITTNER (1861 21 NOV 1943) SERVICES HERE FOR AUGUST BITTNER Funeral services were held here Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
at the Rogers Funeral Home for August Bittner, 82, who died Sunday at the home
of his son, Allen Bittner, in Flint. The Rev. M. R. Jewell, of the Gladwin
Evangelical churches, officiated at the services and burial was in Highland cemetery.
A prayer service was held Monday night in Flint at the Grove Funeral Home
before the remains were brought to Gladwin. Mr. Bittner had been a resident of Gladwin for 42
years, moving here in 1900. His honesty and faithful, straightforward spirit
won for him a host of appreciative friends who will notice for a long time his
absence from the community. He is survived by his wife, Anna M. Bittner, of
Ohio; a son, Allen, of Flint; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Williams, of Flint; 12
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
11-24/1943 Column -1 Page 8. BRENDON
LAWRENCE ROLLIN BITTNER (29 JAN 1993 - 29 JAN 1993) Brendon Lawrence Rollin Bittner, infant son of Darin
and Kris Bittner of Gladwin, was dead at birth Friday, January 29, at the Mid Michigan
Regional Medical Center, Midland. Surviving besides the parents are, grandparents,
Lawrence and Michele Bittner and Rollin and Georgia Kigar of Gladwin; great
grandparents, Donald and Joyce Birkmeier of Troy, Rollin and Doris Kigar,
Donald Nettleton and Bettie Nettleton of Gladwin; and great, great grandmother,
Ruth Frank of Clawson. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Deane Wyllys officiated and burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-3/1993 Column 3 Page
2. CARYL
AILEENE (AYRE) BJULAND (23 SEP 1915 - JULY 1939) FORMER RESIDENT DIES
IN FLINT MONDAY Caryl Aileene Ayre Bjuland, a former Gladwin
resident died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leo Ayre in Flint,
July 17. Mrs. Bjuland was born September 23, 1915, in Gladwin, but has lived in
Flint for the past 16 years. Prayer services will be held this morning at the
home of her parents at 10 o'clock and then the body will be brought to Gladwin
for burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-19/1939 Column
- 3 Page - 1 ABIGAIL (VAN CLEAF) BLACK
(20 FEB 1836 8 APRIL 1926) MRS. ABIGAIL BLACK Mrs. Abigail Black died Thursday morning, April 8, 1926, at two oclock,
aged 90 years, one month and eight days, at the home of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Jennie Black, having been in feeble health several years, and during the
last six months confined to her bed. Abigail Van Cleaf was born Feb. 20, 1836, at Bloomfield, Ont., and was
married there to Charles Black in 1852. They were the parents of nine children,
six daughters and three sons. They came to Michigan in 1883 and located at
Meredith where they made their home with their son B. F. Black, until they
moved to Gladwin in the spring of 1890, where Mr. Black died Sept. 16, of the
same year. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Jennie Murphy and Mrs. Maude
Robbins of Gladwin, Mrs. Hannah Scott of Bloomfield, Ont., Mrs. Victoria
Johnson of Deseronto, Ont., and Mrs. Emma Herbison of Ludington, Mich., and one
son, Walter Black of Jerome, Ark., 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday afternoon at two
oclock conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer, followed by burial in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-15/1926 Column 3 Page 4. BENJAMIN F. BLACK
(1857 13 JAN 1926) CECIL EDNA (RODABAUGH)
BLACK (24 MAR 1901 JULY 1980) EDNA BLACK Edna Cecil Black, 79, of Sanford, died Wednesday, July 30, in the Midland
Hospital center, following a long illness. Born in Coleman on March 24,1901,
she moved to Sanford 44 years ago from Gladwin. The former Edna Rodabaugh, she was married to Donald C. Black Sr. in 1942
in Flint. He preceded her in death on May; 28, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons, Donald Black of Sanford and Harold Fitzek of
Detroit; one brother, Charles Rodabough of Otisville; 14 grandchildren and many great
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel.
Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-6/1980
Column 5 Page 2. CHARLES BLACK (1824 -
SEP 1890) Charles Black died at the residence of his son, B. F. Black, in this
village, Monday morning. He was born in Canada, and had been a resident of this
state for about 8 years. He was the father of 8 children, among whom are B. F.
Black and Walter Black of this place. The burial services were held Tuesday
afternoon, and a lengthly procession of people followed the remains to the
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-19/1890 Column - 5 Page - 5 DONALD C.
"BUNNY" BLACK, SR. (1902 28 MAY 1969) RITES HELD HERE FOR EX-RESIDENT Donald C. (Bunny) Black Sr., 6, died at his home in Sanford Wednesday,
May 28, after a long illness. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on Sept. 22, 1902,
he was a retired plant protection employee at Dow Chemical Co. He moved to
Sanford 33 years ago from Gladwin. Mr. Black was married to the former Edna Rodabauch in 1924 in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Donald, of Sanford; two
stepsons, Haold Fitzek and Lyle Fitzek, both of Detroit; two brothers, George,
of Illinois and William in Florida; 15 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev.
Donald Healy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 6-4/1969 Column 7 Page 2. JENNIE BLACK (10 OCT 1862
- FEB 1948) MRS. JENNIE BLACK BURIED HERE Services were held on Monday afternoon, February 16, at the Gladwin
Methodist church for Mrs. Jennie Black, with the Rev. John Scot officiating.
The body was lying in state in the church from 12 noon until the time of the
services. Burial was at the Highland cemetery, beside her husband, the late
Benjamin F. Black. Mrs. Black was born, October 10, 1862, at Cornwall, Quebec, and died on
February 13, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melvin E. Rowland in Richmond,
Indiana. The Blacks came to Gladwin about 1890 from Meredith, where they were in
the hotel business during the towns lumbering days. Prior to Mr. Blacks death
in May of 1926, he was a partner in an undertaking business with A. H. Bradley,
now in Midland. Mrs. Black was a charter member of the Maccabees which was organized here
in 1891, and held the office of lady commander from February, 1919 until July,
1943. She was also a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Golden Rod
Rebekah lodge. Surviving are her daughter and one granddaughter, Miss Nancy Rowland;
also two sisters, Mrs. Annie Morrison of Bay City and Mrs. Matilda McMillan of
Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 2-25/1948 Colum 8 Page 1. HENRY D. BLACKMER (6
SEP 1920 - 23 JULY 1986) Henry D. Blackmer,
65, of 174 Lockwood Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, July 23, at his
home. Born in Ludington Sept. 6, 1920, he came to Gladwin County in 1980. Mr.
Blackmer was a mechanic for the City of Detroit. He was a veteran of World War
II and a member of the Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church. Mr. Blackmer
married the former Ruth Martin Feb. 23, 1945. She died May 16, 1984. He then
married Dorothy Thomas Nov. 3, 1984, in Gladwin. Surviving besides his wife, is one brother,
Newyton of Detroit. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside services were by Gladwin County VFW Post
7303. Gladwin County Record dated 07-30/1986 Column -2 Page - 2 RUTH E. (MARTIN)
BLACKMER (09 OCT 1921 16 MAY 1984) (Midland Daily News,
May 17, 1984) Ruth E. Blackmer, 63,
of Gladwin, died Wednesday, May 16, 1984, at Gladwin Area Hospital. She was born Oct. 9,
1921, in Chester Hill, Ohio. She married Henry Blackmer, Feb. 23, 1946, and
moved to Gladwin County in 1980. She leaves her
husband, Henry; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at
11 a. m. Saturday at the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carter Miller
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at
the funeral home after 7p.m.today. CHARLES S. BLISS (23
AUG 1859 4 JULY 1944) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR C. S. BLISS Funeral services were held at the Stuernol Chapel in West Branch at 1:30
p.m. Thursday for Charles S. Bliss, 85, retired lumberman, who died early
Tuesday morning at his home there after suffering with a heart ailment for the
past year. The Rev. E. H. Soderberg, of the West Branch Methodist Church, conducted
the funeral and services at the grave in Highland cemetery, Gladwin, were under
the auspices of the West Branch Lodge F&AM of which Mr. Bliss was on
honorary member. Charles S. Bliss was born near Fond du Lac, Wisconisn, on August 23,
1859, and his early business life was spent in various lumbering activities
around Defiance and Hicksville, Ohio. In 1881 he moved to Saginaw, where for
years, until he established himself in business on his own account, he was
engaged in the lumbering business as a member of the firm of A. T. Bliss and
company. He moved to Butman township in 1905 to reside on a ranch, and later took
up his residence on his farm near Gladwin. Going to West Branch in 1918 he made
that city his headquarters for his business activities for the past 26 years
and invested extensively there in real estate. He was a member of West Branch Masonic Lodge, the St. Bernard Commandery,
the Knights Templar of Saginaw, and Elf Khurafeh Temple of
A.A.O.N.M.S.---Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is survived by his widow, Gertrude Bliss; one son, Ralph S. Bliss of
Coachella, California; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Hopson of Gladwin and Mrs.
Robert L. Hughes, Jr., of West Branch; and four grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 7-5/1944 Column 1 Page 1. GERTRUDE ANNA
(LEININGER) BLISS (4 OCT 1892 - 24 FEB 1993) GERTRUDE BLISS Gertrude A. Bliss, 100. Died suddenly Wednesday. Feb. 24. 1993. in the
Hurley Medical Center. Flint. She was bom in Gladwin on Oct. 4, 1892, and lived here until moving to
Flint i n 1945. She was a teacher in the public schools. The former Gertrude
Leinlnger. she was married to C. S. Bliss on June 20, 1914 in Mt. Pleasant. He
preceded her in death in 1944. Surviving are one daughter. Georgina Hughes of Payette. Idaho; 2
brothers. Harry of Dexter. Mo. and Thomas of Swartz Creek; 3 grandchildren; 5
great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Rites were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The
Rev. Deane Wyllys officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
3-3/1993 Column 3 Page 2. NELDA M. (CRAMER)
BLISS (20 JUNE 1919 - 14 JAN 2005) Nelda
M. Bliss, Nelda M. Bliss, 85, of Gladwin, died Jan. 14, 2005 and MidMichigan
Medical Center in Clare. She was born June 20, 1919 to Jester and Gladys
(Roberts) Cramer of Pinckney. She married Frank Bliss in 1961. Formerly of
Fairgrove, she was a homemaker and lived in Gladwin County since 1963. Nelda
was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and V.F.W. Post 7303 Auxiliary. Surviving
are her husband, Frank Bliss of Gladwin; son David (Barbara) Brooks of Howell;
granddaughter Amanda (Seth) Milton of White Lake; sister Barbara Johnson of
Ypsilanti; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents;
brother, Joe Cramer; and grandson, Ryan Brooks. Funeral services were held Jan.
17 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor Lynn Chappell officiating.
Burial took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Alzheimers Association or donors favorite charity. BENJAMIN MARTIN BLUM
(29 MAY 1868 13 AUG 1964) SERVICES HELD FOR BENJAMIN BLUM Benjamin M. Blum, 96, of Arthur Township, Clare County, died August 13,
following an illness of several weeks. A retired farmer, Mr. Blum was born on
May 29, 1868 in Poland. He was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church
in Gladwin. He was married to Christine Bronkel on December 5, 1890. She
preceded him in death in 1944. On May 6, 1945 Mr. Blum married the former Mrs.
Albertina Gessner in Gladwin. Survivors, besides his wife, include two sons, Edward, of Sugar Grove,
Ohio, and Richard, of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Matilda Fanslau, of
Cleveland; and 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services were held from Our Savior Lutheran Church Monday, with the Rev.
Ernst Mueller officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 8-19/1964 Column 6 Page 1. CHRISTINE (BRONKAL) BLUM
(11 APR 1866 5 AUG 1944) MRS. CHRISTINA BLUM Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church
in Gladwin for Mrs. Christina Blum, 78, of Clare county, who died of a heart
ailment at her home Saturday following a four weeks illness. A prayer service
at 1 p.m. at the home preceded the funeral. The Rev. H. F. Brietzke officiated
at the services and burial was in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bronkal, Mrs. Blum was born on April 11,
1866, in Russia. She was married to Benjamin Blum in 1890. The Blums have been
residents of Clare county for the past 32 years. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin; three son, Edward, Albert and Richard;
one daughter, Matilda; and 18 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
8-9/1944 Column 4 Page 1. GLENN BOGART (18 MAY
1918 - 3 JUNE 2005) Glenn
Bogart, 87, of Beaverton passed away peacefully on June 3, 2005 with his family
at his side after an extended illness. He was born May 18,1918 in Fishville to
the late Clare and Nova (Stevenson) Bogart. Glenn served as a sergeant in the
Army Air Corp during WWII in New Guinea and was medically discharged in 1944.
He was awarded the Purple Heart and the ruptured duck. He was a life member of
the DAV and a member of the American Legion Post #380 in Carson City for the
past 60 years. He was also a life member of the Masonic Lodge. All who knew
Glenn realize what an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper he was. He had many
stories about these sports to share with all who would lend an ear. On Aug. 30,
1941 he married the former Opal Stadlberger in Carson City. She survives him
along with three daughters, Connie (Jim) Nelson of Traverse City, Fay (Tom)
McKenna of Beaverton, and Susan (Jack) Kirby of Sperryville, Virginia; eight
grandchildren; and nine Great grandchildren. One brother, Max, and a sister,
Betty Bare, predecease him. Funeral
services were held Tuesday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev.
Timothy Verity officiating. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Graveside committal services were under the auspices of American Legion Post
#380. The family thanks the nurses and aids from Mid Michigan Hospice for
making Glenns final days ones to be cherished. Memorials may be made to Mid
Michigan Hospice, 515 Progress St., West Branch, MI 48661 or Our Savior
Lutheran Church in Gladwin. OPAL BOGART (7 NOV
1923 - ?) ELMER FREDERICK
BOITEL (28 AUG 1902 - 2 APRIL 1996) ELMER FREDRICK BOITEL Elmer Fredrick Boltel, 93, of Hay Township, Gladwin, died suddenly
Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at his home. Born Aug. 28, 1902 in Saginaw, he resided
in Gladwin for the past 43 years since moving from Flint. Mr. Boltel was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Flint as a letter
carrier for 3 5 years until retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge, Shrine Club and
Metropolitan Club for the Postal Service. Mr. Boltel married the former Thelma
Miller in November 1933 in Flint. She preceded him in death Aug. 17, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons, Elmer and wife Irene of Hlllman, Charles of
Flushing, and Laurence and wife Debbie of Caro; one daughter, Irene and husband
Robert Riser of Prescott; one brother, Harvey of Sanford; one sister, Betty
Dent of Sanford; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great
grandchild. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
chapel by the Gladwin Masonic Lodge No. 397. Burial was in the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to
consider memorials to the Gladwin Masonic Lodge No. 397. Gladwin County Record
dated 4-10/1996 Column 2 Page 7. THELMA M. BOITEL (21
SEP 1914 - 17 AUG 1970) RITES FRIDAY FOR MRS. BOITEL, 55 Mrs. Thelma M. Boitel, 55, of Wooden Shoe Village, died Monday, Aug. 17,
in the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Born in Bay City on Sept.
21, 1914, she came to Gladwin County three years ago from Flint. The former
Thelma Miller, she was married to Elmer Boitel in November 1933, in Flint. Surviving besides her husband are, three sons, Elmer Jr. and Charles, of
Flint, and Lawrence, in the U.S. Army; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Millard, of
Flint; her father, Fred Miller, of Flint; one brother, Raymond, of Flint; and
seven grandchildren. Rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. Burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-19/1970 Column
6 Page 2. ANTHONY B. BOLIN (3
JAN 1852 23 MAY 1931) ANTHONY BOLIN Anthony Bolin died Saturday, May 23, 1931, at 3 p.m., at his home in
Beaverton from the effects of a paralytic stroke, and had been confined to his
home since May 12, 1929. Mr. Bolin was born Jan. 3, 1852, at Brockville, Ont.,
and was 79 years, 4 months and 20 days old. He came to Beaverton May 30, 1891,
and lacked one week of 40 years residence there. Mr. Bolin was an old resident, and an influential citizen, has been in
the employ of Ross Bros. many years and for many years held the office of
justice of the peace. He is survived by four daughters and two sons, Mattie, Nellie and
Margaret at home; Mrs. James McQuarter of Bay City; Frank and Harry of Detroit.
Mrs. Bolin died Nov. 14, 1909. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church at Gladwin
Wednesday at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Father L. M. Schrems, followed by
burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-28/1931 Column 4
Page 4. MRS. ANTHONY B. BOLIN
(1865 - 1929) FRANK E. BOLIN (15
DEC 1893 - 1 FEB 1960) ILLNESS FATAL TO
FRANK BOLIN Frank E. Bolin, 66, of Beaverton, passed
away Monday evening, February 1. Although in ill health for a number of years
his last illness of pneumonia lasted only a few hours. He was the son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bolin. The Bolin family came to Gladwin County in
1890 from Mt. Haley township, Midland County and operated the first hotel in
Beaverton known as the Alger House. Mr. Bolin was born in Beaverton, December
15, 1893. He was one of Gladwin County's first draftees in 1918 for World War
I, serving with the 85th Division, the Polar Bears, in No. Russia. After returning from the service, he was
employed in Saginaw, and also at the Buick Motor Company in Flint, until 1929.
At the time of his retirement in 1952 because of ill health. Mr. Bolin was
employee at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland. Survivors include three
sisters Mattie and Margaret of Beaverton, and Mrs. James (Bea) McQuater, of Bay
City. A sister Nellie, and brother, Harry, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. at the family residence 320 E. Brown St., in Beaverton, with the Rev. Fr.
George Artman of Gladwin and the Rev. Fr. Joseph Kearns of Coleman,
officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Highland Cemetery. He
was a member of the Beaverton American Legion. Gladwin County Record dated
02-03/1960 Column - 5 Page - 1 PFC CO F 339 INF WWI HARRY J. BOLIN (? -
28 APRIL 1941)
PVT C1 310 ENGRS 85
DIV NELLIE BOLIN (1899 13
SEP 1945) SERVICES HELD FOR MISS NELL BOLIN Miss Nell Bolin died Thursday September 13, after a lingering heart
ailment at her home in Beaverton. Funeral services were held at the home Monday
at 2 p.m. with burial in the family plot at Highland cemetery at Gladwin.
Officiating were Rev. Fr. C. D. Brophy and Rev. George Bugbee. Miss Bolin was born in Beaverton, where she spent her entire life. She
was bookkeeper for the Beaverton Elevator Company for 16 years and was employed
by the Bell Telephone Company since 1938, until her illness made it necessary
to give up her work. Surviving are three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Beatrice McQuarter, of
Detroit; Mattie, Margaret and Frank at home. She was well known throughout the
county, and had many friends and acquaintances. Those attending the funeral services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gorman, of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Thatcher, of Saginaw; Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, of
Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Damoth, of Clare; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Staley, Mr.
and Mrs. Leo Babinski, of Bay City, and Mrs. Harold Timreck, of Tawas. Gladwin
County Record dated 9-19/1945 Column 7 Page 1. P. F. BOLSTER (1847
21 APR 1920) P. F. BOLSTER P. F. Bolster, an old resident, died April 21, 1920, having been in poor
health sometime. He will be remembered as a familiar figure at the Graham
house. He was 74 years old. Services were held April 23 followed by interment
in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-6/1920 Column 4 Page 4. CLIFFORD ORVILLE
BOMAN (22 JAN 1918 - 20 NOV 1963) ILLNESS FATAL TO
CLIFFORD BOMAN Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Clifford O. Boman, 45, of Secord Township,
who died Wednesday at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, after an illness
of 10 years. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Born in Detroit on Jan. 22, 1918, he worked
as a construction engineer until he became disabled several years ago. He was
married to the former Josephine Diffin on July 6, 1940, and was a veteran of
World War II with 33 months overseas service. He came to Gladwin County in 1922
from Detroit. He was a member of the 45th Naval Seabees, the International
Union of Operating Engineer's Local 324 and was a former C.C.C. member. Besides
his wife, Josephine, he is survived by two daughters, Linda and Judy; and a
son, James Clifford, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boman, of
Gladwin; and two brothers, Ralph Boman and Gerald Fite, of Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-26/1963 Column - 4 Page 1 ELLA MARGUERITE MAGGIE (LINSON) BOMAN (8 DEC 1888 2
JULY 1975) MARGUERITE BOMAN Mrs. Marguerite
Boman, 86, died at her home at 783 Deer Lane Drive, Secord Lake,
Gladwin,Wednesday, July 2. Born in Lakeview, Logan County, Ohio, December 8,
1888, the former Marguerite Linson and Fred Boman were married January 26, 1915
in Jackson, Mich., and came to Gladwin County in 1923. They started Boman's
Secord Dam Resort in 1934 which they owned and operated until 1954 when they
retired. Mrs. Boman served in the offices of clerk and treasurer of Secord
Township for a number of years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Surviving are her
husband, Fred; a son, Gerald Fite; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,
and 4 great great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death, Clifford Boman
in 1963, and Ralph F. Boman in 1972. Services were held Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
at Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Hieber officiating. Burial was
in Highland Cemetery, Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Had son Gerald Kermit
Fite, born 09 Jun 1907 in Ohio. As far as I know she was never married to his
father.She and husband Alfred raised Gerald as their own. Gerald married Mamie
Jungman, 23 Dec 1925. He died 16 Nov
1976 in Gladwin County, Michigan. Gerald
and Mamie had 4 children: Victor Fite, Robert Fite, Donna Fite and Donald Fite.
Gladwin County Record dated 7-9/1975 Column 4 Page 2. ESTHER MAY (SEARFOSS)
BOMAN (1920 - ?) FRED H. BOMAN (10 SEP
1889 29 JUNE 1983) Fred H. Boman,
Gladwin (Bay City Times, July 1, 1983) Services for Mr.
Boman, 93, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with
burial in Highland Cemetery. He died Wednesday in Gladwin Area Hospital. He was
born Sept. 10, 1889, in Edenville. Survivors include 10 grandchildren. JOSEPHINE
"JO" (DIFFIN) BOMAN (28 OCT 1918 - 31 DEC 2002) Josephine Jo Boman
, 84, of 2853 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002,
following a long illness. She was born October 28, 1918, in Gladwin. Ms. Boman
graduated from Sterling High School in 1935. She served on the Secord Township
Board for over 32 years. She was also a member of the Secord Lake Eagles. The
former Josephine Wanda Diffin married Clifford Orville Boman on July 6, 1940,
in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1963. Surviving are two
daughters, Linda Ellis and Judy Boman; one son, James (Amy) Boman of Gladwin;
three sisters, Euphemia Gasche of Gladwin; Mary (William) Klein-Sian of
Sanford; and Jennie Myers of Gladwin; one brother, John (Maureen) Diffin of
Daftor; two grandchildren, Christine Ellis of Holland and Michael Ellis of
Gladwin; and three great-grandchildren. Ms. Boman was preceded in death by four
brothers, Alex, Russell, Lloyd and Floyd Diffin. Funeral Services were
held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with
Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. A lunch was provided by the Secord Lake Eagles.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to Hospice of
Gladwin. RALPH FREDERICK BOMAN
(4 NOV 1915 - 13 FEB 1971) SERVICES HELD FOR RALPH BOMAN, 55 Ralph F. Boman, 55, of Secord Township, died Saturday, Feb. 13, at the
Midland Hospital following a illness of four years. Born November 5, 1915, in
Detroit, he moved to Gladwin County in 1921 with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Boman. Mr. Boman married the former Esther Searfoss in Gladwin on June 11,
1938. Survivors include his wife; parents; a daughter, Mrs. James Cronk, of
Gladwin; two sons; Dan, of Clio and
William, at home; five grandchildren; and a half-brother, Gerald Fite, of
Gladwin. One son, Teddy, preceded him in death. Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church with the
Rev. Ernst Mueller officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 2-17/1971 Column 4 Page 1. THEODORE WILLIAM
"TEDDY" BOMAN (3 JULY 1943 - 18 MARCH 1948) BOY DROWNED IN RIVER SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR LITTLE VICTIM OF ACCIDENT Funeral services for Theodore W. Boman, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Boman of Secord Dam, who drowned last Thursday afternoon at the dam, were
held Sunday, March 21, at St. Pauls Lutheran church. The Rev. H. F. Brietzke
officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Teddy was born July 3, 1943 and is survived by his parents; a sister, Lee
Ann and brother, Danny; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boman and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Searfoss, all of Gladwin. After the river froze over this winter workmen repairing the power house
at the dam lowered the water level so that work might continue. The ice dropped
with the water, leaving a sharp bank along the shoreline. A chute-type ladder
used some time ago in putting up ice bank and since had been used for climbing
on and off the ice. Lee Ann, 8 years old, was sent to call to her father, who was fishing
through the ice, and Teddy followed her onto the ladder. Apparently the ice had
melted enough at the foot of the chute loosening and allowing it to break
through. Lee Ann jumped to safety, getting only her feet wet, but the little
boy, too young to realize his danger, clung to the ladder which carried him
under the ice. Mr. Boman saw the danger to Teddy but was unable to reach him in time.
With the help of his father, Fred Boman, and several neighbors he sawed out a
large square of ice and recovered the body within 35 minutes. Artificial
respiration was unsuccessful and they rushed him to the hospital. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-24/1948 Column 4 Page 1. THERINE MARY
"KATE" (BRUBAKER) BOOTH (21 DEC 1887 - 5 FEB 1935) Mary Katherine Booth,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brubaker, was born December 21, 1887, at
Defiance, Ohio. In 1904 the family came to Gladwin county and located on a farm
in Grout township. On February 18, 1907, she was married at the Church of
Sacred Heart to Elmer Booth. She leaves three children, Mary Nadeau, Forest and
Esther Booth. Two children, Ruth and Ignatius Booth, preceeded her in death.
For a number of years she has made her home at Toledo, Ohio, where she died of
gall stones at a hospital February 5 after an illness of seven weeks. Other
surviving relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brubaker, six sisters,
Leah, Elva, Nora, Grace and Emma, and nine brothers, Ralph, Dave, Curtis,
Victor, Rollie, Raymond, John, Lawrence and Dennis. Rev. Father Albert S. Baumann conducted
services at the Church of Sacred Heart Friday February 8, at 10 a.m., followed
by burial at Highland cemetery. Six brothers, Dave, Curtis, Victor, Dennis,
Raymond and Laurence Brubaker, acted as pallbearers. A soleman high mass was sung for Mrs. Booth.
Rev. Father Baumann was the celebrant. Rev. Father James Fitzpatrick of Harbor
Beach was deacon of the mass. He also delivered the funeral address. Rev.
Father Urban Miller of West Branch was sub-deacon of the mass. Relatives from
out-of-town who were here to attend the funeral were: Mary and Steve Schondell,
Russell Smith, Frank Strum, Elva Kanthah and Victor Brubaker of Toledo, Ohio;
David Brubaker of Tampa, Florida; and Joe and Nora Gruse of Mt. Pleasant.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-13/1935 Column - 4 Page - 2 SUSAN F. (FERRELL)
BOOTH (11 JUNE 1893 - 13 FEB 1938) SCHOOL HEAD DIES
SUNDAY HEART ATTACK IS FATAL
WELL-KNOWN COUNTY SCHOOL TEACHER Mrs. Herbert G. Booth, principal and history
teacher in the Gladwin high school, died early Sunday morning, February 13, at
her home on West Cedar avenue. Her death was attributed to a heart attack. She
had been a patient in Mercy hospital, Bay City, for several weeks and was
brought home Saturday afternoon when her condition seemed to be improved. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock in the M. E. church of which she was a member. Rev. Karl H. Keefer
officiated. Burial was at the Highland cemetery. The schools were closed at
noon to permit the pupils to attend the funeral in a body. The students of the
senior class of which she was sponsor were honorary pallbearers. Every
available space in the church was filled with sorrowing friends. Mrs. Booth was one of the leading and best
known educators of Gladwin county. Susan Ferrell was born June 11, 1893, in
Grout township, and was a daughter of James and Minnie Ferrell. She was a
graduate of the Gladwin high school and received her A.B. degree from Central
State Teachers' college at Mt. Pleasant. She taught school in Marine City, later
going to Beaverton as principal. She served as school commissioner from 1916 to
1924. Her next position was a principal and history teacher in the high school,
which position she held when she was taken ill. In addition to her husband she leaves town
daughters, Lucy I., 17, salutatorian of this year's senior class, and Jessie
Elizabeth, 14; one son, James 21; three sisters, Mrs. John Walker of Grout
township, Mrs. William Mortimer of Bend, Oregon, and Mrs. Bert G. Elthrop of
Gladwin; one brother, Clarence Ferrell of Grout township. Mrs. Booth was a
charter member of the Gladwin Literary club. Gladwin County Record dated
02-16/1938 Column - 6 Page - 1 FANNIE V. (LOWE)
BORTON (15 MARCH 1897 - 4 MARCH 1972) FANNIE V. BORTON Mrs. Fannie V. Borton, 74, of Buckeye Township, died Saturday, March 4,
in the Midland Hospital following an illness of six weeks. The former Fannie
Lowe, she was born in Gurnsey County, Ohio, on March 15, 1879. She came to
Gladwin County in 1942 from Breckenridge. She was married to Walter Borton on Dec.
5, 1925, in Wheeling, W. Va. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jean
Flattery of Saginaw, Mrs. Berenice Brown, Mrs. Nancy Brushaber and Mrs. Bonnie
Schultz of Beaverton; one son, William of Dresdin, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Alice
Palmer, of Sacramento, Calif.; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin. The Rev. Zina Bennett officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-8/1972 Column 4 Page 2. JERRY K. BORTON (1938
18 SEP 1944) WALTER E. BORTON (28
SEP 1900 12 FEB 1988) Walter E. Borton, 87, of 1923 Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Feb.
12, in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Guernsey County,
Ohio, Sept. 28, 1900, he moved to Gladwin County in 1930 from Breckenridge, Mr.
Borton was an oil pumper for Oil Management Co. He was a member of the Dale
United Methodist Church, Mr. Borton and the former Fannie Lowe were married
Dec. 5, 1925, in Wheeling, W. Va. She died March 4, 1972. He then married Hila
Johnson Oct. 10, 1980, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. John (Nancy)
Brushaber and Mrs. Ernest (Berenice) Brown of Beaverton and Mrs. John (Jean)
Flattery of Saginaw; 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by 2 sons, Jerry and William and a daughter, Bonnie Schultz. Services were held today, Wednesday, from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-17/1988 Column 4 Page 2. CRIST M. BOSCO (22
OCT 1902 - 21 JULY 1987) Crist M. Bosco, 84,
of Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 21, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Arrangements
are incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 07-22/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 Crist M. Bosco, 84,
of 244 E. Grout St., Gladwin, died Monday, July 21, in the Gladwin Area
Hospital after a short illness. Born in Italy Oct. 22, 1902, he came to Gladwin
County 25 years ago. Mr. Bosco served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He
was married to the former Iva Bennett Wineman Aug. 14, 1981, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Eleanor and Delores Bosco of Chicago; 12 step-children. Beatrice
Baldone of St. Clair Shores, Elmer and Robert Hall of Warren, Leonard Hall of
Roseville, Michael Wineman of St. Louis, James Wineman of Ionia, John Wineman
of Alma, Terry Wineman of Inglewood, Fla., Thomas Wineman of Lewiston, Robert
Wineman of Bryan, Texas, Patricia Sheldon of Beaverton and Susan Curtiss of
Gladwin. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1987
Column - 4 Page - 3 PVT US ARMY WWII MARY E. BOSWORTH
(1863 1 JULY 1898) DR. ARTHUR ORVIS
BOULTON (2 AUG 1874 13 MAY 1954) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO DR. A. O. BOULTON Dr. Arthur O. Boulton, 79-year-old retired Gladwin physician, died
Thursday afternoon, May 13, at his home on South Arcade street here. A long
illness proved fatal to the widely-known doctor, who had practiced here for
more than 44 years, before his retirement several years ago. He was born Aug. 2, 1874 in Moerestown, Ont., and graduated from the
former Detroit Medical College. He married the former Miss E. Rose Fuller, at
Sault Ste. Marie on Sept. 25, 1901. He practiced for a short time in Lapeer
county and at Sault Ste. Marie before coming to Gladwin. He was an honary member of the Michigan Medical society after being a
member of the society for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the Bay
County Medical society, of the Independent Order of Foresters, and of St.
Pauls Episcopal church of Gladwin. Surviving are his wife; a son, Lieut.-Commander Thomas Boulton a
professor at the United States Naval Academy at Anapolis, Md; a sister, Mrs.
Clarence Albenson, of Moorestown, Ont., and three grandchildren. The body was taken to the Bradley Funeral hone at Midland where a prayer
service was held Saturday evening at 7:30 oclock. Saturday morningat 10
oclock a requiem communion was held at St. Pauls Episcopal church here. The
Rev. William T. Elliott officiated at both services. Following the services Saturday night the body was taken to the White
Chapel crematory at Birmingham for cremation. The ashes will be returned to
Gladwin for burial at a later date. Gladwin County Record dated 5-19/1954
Column 7 Page 1. E. ROSE (FULLER) BOULTON
(1880 19 JUNE 1965) MRS. BOULTON BURIES
HERE Mrs. E. Rose Boulton,
a Gladwin resident for many years, died at 3:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19, in
Nashville, N.C. Mrs. Boulton was the
wife of the late Dr. A. O. Boulton, of Gladwin, and the mother of the lated
Commander Thomas Boulton. Funeral services,
including committal rites, were held in St. James Episcopal Church in
Nashville, N.C. The remains were cremated and the ashes buried beside her
husband in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 6-23/1965
Column - 3 Page - 1. CYRUS WILLIAM BOWEN (1874 21 DEC 1906) Cyrus William Bowen
died at his home is Sage, Friday, Dec. 21, aged 32 years. He was born in Van Wert
county, Ohio, and leaves a wife and two children. Funeral Saturday at his home,
conducted by Rev. F. M. Clough. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-27/1906 Column - 4 Page - 1. ETTA (KIGGINS) BOWEN
(1877 - 1965) IVALOU G. (RINEHART)
BOWEN (28 AUG 1902 - 29 APRIL 1994) Ivalou G Bowen, 91,
of 766 North Bard Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, April 29, 1994, in the MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a short illness. She was born in
VanWert, Ohio, on Aug. 28, 1902, and moved to Gladwin County in 1936 from
Pleasant Ridge. She was a homemaker. The former Ivalou Rinehart, she was
married to Ray Bowen on Oct. 19, 1920, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on
Sept. 29, 1980. Survivors include son, Lloyd of Gladwin; one
daughter, Beatrice Young of Harrison; a brother, Wilson Rinehart of Gladwin, 9
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1994
Column - 4 Page - 2 RAY E. BOWEN (1 FEB 1902
29 SEP 1980) Ray E. Bowen, 78, of
766 North Bard Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Sept. 29, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital of a heart attack. Born in Ohio City, Ohio, on February 1,1902,
he worked 11 years on the Pleasant Ridge Police Department before moving to
Gladwin County 44 years ago to farm. He was a member of the Golden
Agers Senior Citizens Club. Mr. Bowen and the former Ivalou Rhinehart were
married October 19,1920, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he
is survived by one son, Lloyd of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Vincent (Beatrice)
Young of Harrison; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Nunn of Beaverton; 9 grandchildren and
2 great grandchildren. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funderal Home, Gladwin Chapel. The
Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-1/1980 Column 6 Page - 2 WILLIAM BOWEN (1874 -
1906) CLOE A. BOWERS (1845
- 1900) JACK E. BOWERS (29
APRIL 1932 - 23 FEB 1992) JACK BOWERS Jack E. Bowers. 59, of Kewadin and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb.
23, 1992, at his home after a long illness. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Flint. He
moved to Gladwin in 1974 and to Kewadin in 1989. Mr. Bowers and the former
Shirley Richardson were married March 23, 1951, in Indiana. She died Oct. 4,
1980. He then married Shirley Benmark on July 31, 1983. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. John (Lynne) Raden
of Winslow, Ma., Kathy Bowers of Flint, and Mrs. Dave (Brenda) Beyer of
Gladwin; 2 step-sons, Rusty Benmark of Lowell and Brent Benmark of Gladwin; 2
brothers, Alfred of Goodrich and Herbert of Kalamazoo; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. William Jr. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Skeels Baptist
Church. The Rev. George Coon officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 2-26/1992 Column 3 Page 2. SHIRLEY ANN (RICHARDSON)
BOWERS (1 FEB 1936 - 4 OCT 1980) Married 23 MARCH 1951 SHIRLEY BOWERS Mrs. Shirley A. Bowers,
44, of 244 Lumm St., Gladwin, died suddenly at her home Saturday evening, Oct.
4. Born in Flint on February 1, 1936, she came to Gladwin County in 1974. She
owned and operated the Stables Hairstyling Salon in Gladwin. A graduate of
McKinley High School, she attended Michigan College of Beauty Culture in Flint
and taught cosmetology at the Genesse Area Skill Center and Mr. David's School
of Cosmetology. She was first vice president of the Midland Chapter National
Hairdressers Association, a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church and
Gladwin Hospital Auxiliary and was an advisor to the United Methodist Youth
Group. The former Shirley
Richardson, she was married to Jack E. Bowers in 1951 in Indiana. Besides her
husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Jack Jr. and Daniel of Flint; 3 daughters,
Mrs. John (Lynne) Raden and Brenda of Gladwin and Kathy of Flint;.her mother
and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kennedy of Flint; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald
Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in
charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-8/1980
Column 6 Page 2. ELIZABETH A. BOXEY (9
MAY 1879 7 DEC 1972) Elizabeth Boxey Mrs. Elizabeth Boxey, 93, of Grout Township, died Thursday, Dec. 7, in
the Provincial House, Midland, after a six months illness. Bom in
Czechoslovakia on May 9, 1879 she came to Gladwin County 64 years ago from
Pennsylvania. She was married to Paul Boxey in 1895 in Czechoslovakia. He
preceded her in death on Nov. 3 1955. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Anna Williams of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs.
Helen Caviness of Inkster, Mrs. Frances Salva of Midland and Mrs. Peggy Brown of Gladwin; one son, Paul
of Sanford; 22 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 8 great great
grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a. m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The
Rev. Father Edward Trombley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
A Rosary was said Sunday evening at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-13/1972 Column 5 Page 2. FLORENCE ROSALIE
BOXEY (MARCH 1919 MAY 4, 1919) Baksy---Florence Rosalie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baksy, aged two
months, died May 4, 1919. Services were held at the Catholic church Tuesday
morning, May 6, at nine oclock, conducted by Rev. W. M. Miller. Interment in
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-8/1919 Column 4 Page 5. PAUL J. BOXEY (28 NOV
1872 3 NOV 1955) PAUL BOXEY DIES SUDDENLY THURSDAY Services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
for Paul J. Boxey, 82, who passed away suddenly, Nov. 3. Mr. Boxey had lived in
Gladwin County for 43 years, coming here from Pennsylvania. He was born in
Slovakia, Nov. 28, 1872, and was married to Elizabeth Ballent on March 13,
1896. He is survived by his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Quellette, of
Flint, Mrs. Anna Williams, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Helen Caviness of Wayne,
Mrs. Frances Dworek of Midland, Mrs. Margaret Brown and Mrs. Katherine Govitz,
of Gladwin; one son, Paul Boxey, of Sanford; two brothers, Joseph of
Pittsburgh, and George in Europe; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Highland cemetery, with the Rev. Fr. George Artman
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-2/1955 Column 8 Page 1. DEBBIE J. BRABON (12
AUG 1958 21 SEP 1991) DEBBIE BRABON Debbie J. Brabon, 33, of 1275 S. Shearer Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday,
Sept 21, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a
long illness. Born in Gladwin, Aug. 12, 1958, she had spent her lifetime here. She is survived by her parents, Frederick (Bud) and Wanda Brabon of
Gladwin; one brother, Douglas of Gladwin; one sister, Cynthia McCann of
Midland; and her grandmother, Helen Eckelbarger of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-25/1991 Column 4 Page 2. FREDERICK W."BUD"
BRABON (1931 1 AUG 1999) Two die in fiery crash Two men died and a woman is in serious condition after a vehicle exploded
during a two car accident in Edenville Sunday morning. The drivers of the vehicles, Todd J. Giltrop,
30, of Beaverton, and Frederick W. Brabon, 68, of Gladwin, died in the crash. A
passenger, Wanda M. Brabon, 69, of Gladwin, is in serious condition at Mid
Michigan Regional Medical Center - Midland. Giltrop was alone in his vehicle
traveling west on Levely Rd. in Midland County at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Brabon
and his passenger were heading east.<Two die continued on Page A-3 Gladwin County
Record dated 8-4/1999 Column 6 Page 1. <Two die from Page A-l According to a report from the Midland County Sheriff's Department,
preliminary investigations indicate that Giltrop's vehicle crossed the center line
and struck the eastbound car head on, then rolled on to it's top and burst into
flames. Brabon's vehicle also left the road and went into the ditch. Officers
reported that the vehicles were so close together after the crash that the
vehicle in the ditch and one of the occupants were actually burned from the
fire in the first vehicle. A deputy hooked a cable from a wrecker service to
the vehicle and pulled it clear of the flames in an effort to keep it from
exploding. Department officials are continuing to investigate the accident in an effort
to determine a cause. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the
Midland County Sheriff's Department at 517- 839-4622 or 517-839-4626. Gladwin County Record dated 8-4/1999 Column 1
Page 3. WANDA M. BRABON (1929
- ?) AGNES (SHERLOCK) BRADLEY
(6 JAN 1884 - 3 APRIL 1973) Mrs. Agnes Bradley,
89, died Tuesday morning, April 3, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following a
lengthy illness. Born January 6, 1884, in Edmore, the former Miss Agnes
Sherlock came to Gladwin with her parents when she was three years old. She
graduated from Gladwin schools in the class of 1900 and taught in country
schools here until 1904 when she went to Kent, Wash. There she and Had Bradley
were married in April 1913 and following their marriage they moved back to
Gladwin. Mrs. Bradley became a sales clerk in Goldberg's Department Store and
remained there 23 years, until retirement. Mr. Bradley died December 5, 1959.
Mrs. Bradley was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, Leo of Gladwin, and
Dr. Kenneth Bradley of Newberry; and five grandchildren. Services will be
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley
officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. A rosary will be read Wednesday
evening. Mrs. Bradley is at Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated
04-04/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2 ANGELA BRADLEY (24
FEB 1861 8 MARCH 1933) Mrs. Angelia Bradley died March 8, 1933, after an illness of a year at
the home of her son, Had. Bradley, in Gladwin Angelia Gardner was born Feb. 24,
1861, at Grand Ledge, and was the daughter of Levi and Harriet Gardner. She was
married at Peck May 30, 1880, to Opal [sic.] N. Bradley, who died 21 years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley came to this county 40 years ago and engaged in farming.
Her five children, Mrs. Myra Baxter of Bay City, Had and Curtis Bradley and
Mrs. Bert Wylie of Gladwin and Harry Bradley, survive her. Funeral services
will be held Friday, March 10, at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney.
Burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-9/1933 Column 6 Page
1. A. HAD BRADLEY (19 JULY 1883 - 4 DEC 1959) ILLNESS FATAL TO HAD BRADLEY Funeral services were held Monday for A. Had Bradley, 76, retired farmer,
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. George B. Artman officiated and
burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Bradley died on December 4th
after an illness of four years. He was born July 19, 1883, in Peck, and came to
Gladwin at the age of five years. He married the former Agnes Sherlock in 1914. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; two sons, Leo of Gladwin, and Dr. F.
Kenneth Bradley of Newberry; one brother, Curtis Bradley, of Gladwin; two
sistes, Mrs. Myra Baxter of Big Rapids, and Mrs. Vera Wylie of San Gabriel,
Calif.; and five grandchildren. A brother, Harry, preceded him in death.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-9/1959 Column 3 Page 1. CARLOS A. BRADLEY (10
NOV 1856 17 APR 1929) Carlos A. Bradley was born in Worth, Sanilac county, Mich., Nov. 10,
1856, and died April 17, 1929 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Bollert, at Lansing, Mich., where he had gone for treatment a
few weeks previous, and was at the time of his demise 72 years, 5 months and 7
days old. He was united in marriage with Miss Maryetta Woodard at Speaker,
Sanilac county, Mich., Dec 3, 1882 and to this union were born four daughters,
one of whom passed to the great beyond in infancy. He came to Gladwin county in
1886 and has lived here continually since. He was baptized and taken into full membership in the Gladwin M. E.
church, Sept. 4, 1904 under the leadership of Rev. O. F. Bullman. Mr. Bradley
was a devout Christian and lived an exemplary life, he was honest and upright
in all his dealings and it may well be said of him, "Well done, good and
faithful servant, enter thou onto the joy of the Lord." He is survived my his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Bollert of
Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Willis Davis and Mrs. Jesse Thomas of Gladwin county; also
one brother, Cleophas of Lansing, Mich., eight grand children and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held from the home in Gladwin and from the
Methodist church Sunday at 1:30, Rev. Leroy M. Whitney, officiating. A quartet
composed of Mrs. Ray Rigers, Mrs. Irving Clendening, Wm. Bollert and J. E.
Capling sang. A large gathering of friends and the unusually beautiful flowers
were mute testimony to the esteem in which Mr. Bradley was held. In the bright
sunshine of Sunday afternoon the body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery,
but the soul had gone to its crowning in the "land of fadeless
day."Gladwin County Record dated 4-25/1929 Column - 6 Page - 1. LEO S. BRADLEY (19
AUG 1916 - 16 MARCH 1989) Leo S. Bradley, 72,
of 235 S. Arcade St., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, March 16, 1980, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born in Grout Township, Aug. 19, 1916, and spent
his lifetime here. Mr. Bradley farmed and worked for 30 years for what is now
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Mr. Bradley and the former Ruth Bardwell-Raymond were married, Feb. 17,
1962, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
step-son, Dennis Raymond of Gaylord; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dr. F. Kenneth Bradley.
Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. A Scripture Services was held Friday at 8 p.m. at the Sisson-Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-22/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 LESLIE CURTIS BRADLEY
(9 JULY 1904 11 JUNE 1989) LESLIE CURTIS BRADLEY Leslie Curtis Bradley, 84, of Gladwin, died Sunday, June 11, 1989, at the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Bradley was born in
Gladwin, July 9, 1904. He worked for Chrysler Motors for 14 years, moved to
Gladwin 45 years ago and started dairy farming. He was employed with the
Gladwin County Road Commission for 12 years and was the Gladwin Township clerk
for 4 years. Mr. Bradley and the former Mary Ruth Bryant were married Aug. 25, 1937,
in Highland Park. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Keith (Diane) Osborn
of Mayville; a son, David Bradley of Brookville, Md.; 8 grandchildren and 2
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral
Home. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Wagarville United Methodist Church or the Gladwin
Hospital Auxiliary. Gladwin County Record dated 6-14/1989 Column 4 Page 2. MARY RUTH (BRYANT) BRADLEY
(1911 - ) MARYETTA (WOODARD)
BRADLEY (20 FEB 1864 4 JUNE 1939) SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. CARLOS BRADLEY Mrs. Maryetta Bradley, former Gladwin resident, died instantly of heart
attack, Sunday, June 4, while visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira Carpenter. Mrs.
Bradley was born February 20, 1864, and was married to Carlos Bradley, December
3, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley lived in Sanilac county until 1894, when they
moved to Gladwin county. Mrs. Bradley moved to Lansing in 1929 after her
husband died and resided with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Bollert. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Willis Davis of Gladwin, Mrs.
Arthur Bollert, Lansing, and Mrs. Jesse Thomas, Prudenville, eight
grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two brothers, Cephas Woodard of
Gladwin, Reubin Woodard, Port Huron, four sisters, Mrs. Dave Bradley, Boyne
City, Mrs. George Molesworth, Mrs. Ira Carpenter of Gladwin and Mrs. Leo Moore
of Lansing and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the M. E. Church with Rev. Ivan
Hodgson officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-7/1939 Column 6 Page 5. RUTH I. (BARDWELL)
BRADLEY (31 DEC 1921 - 16 JUNE 2000) Ruth
I. (Raymond) Bradley, 78, of Gaylord and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, June
16, 2000 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1921 in Beaverton, she was
the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Robinette) Bardwell. Ruth married
Carl Raymond, Dec. 31, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1952. She then married
Leo Bradley, Feb. 17, 1962. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member
of St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Surviving
are one son, Dennis and wife Linda Raymond of Gaylord; one sister, Eva and
husband George Row of Portage; three grandchildren, Brian and Patty Raymond,
Bethany and Joseph Campbell, and Susan and Timothy Corbett; seven
great-grandchildren; Kathleen and Erica Raymond and Jennifer, Fallon, Sean and
Abigale Corbette. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters,
Howard and Don Bardwell, Iva Fenton, Mae Fruchey, and Claudette Schatz. Services
were held Monday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with Fr. T. Edward Bennett
presiding. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls
Church. Sisson Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. CYRIL
JOSEPH BRANCHO (1912 31 JULY 1935) SHIRLEY
(BURNS) BRANECKI (17 OCT 1939 8 MARCH 1991) SHIRLEY BRANECKI Shirley Branecki, 51, of 311 S. Clarwin Rd.,
Gladwin, died suddenly Friday, March 8,1991, in the MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center-Midland. Born in Hamtramck, Oct. 17, 1939, she came to Gladwin
County 9 years ago from Detroit. She was employed in maintenance for Gladwin
County Industries and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Surviving are a brother, Robert Burns of Redford
Township; and a sister, Mrs. Jean Bristo of Fenton. Rites were held Monday at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Dengler
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
3-13/1991 Column 5 Page 2. ELTON
"AL BRASINGTON (21 JULY 1921 - 11 SEP 1999) ELTON "AL" BRASINGTON Elton "Al" Brasington, 78, of Evart, died
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short
illness. Born July 21, 1921 in Farwell, he lived in Osceola County the last two
months and previously lived in Gladwin and Alanson. Elton married Cora
Galligan, Oct. 9, 1983 in Burt Lake. He was a tree trimmer for Consumers Power
Gladwin, retiring in 1976 after 32 years. He was a member of Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292, Indian
River Eagles Aerie 4046, and Cheyboygan Moose Lodge 2314. Besides his wife is he survived by three sons, Terry
and wife Darlene of Rockford, Dan and wife Rita of St. Johns, and Steve of
Fenneville; one daughter, Darla and husband Phil Tissue of Sidney; three
stepsons, Victor and wife Eleanor Malone of Midland, Wayne and wife Shirley
Malone of Decatur, Ala., and William and wife Marilyn Malone of Onekama; one
stepdaughter, Jaunita and husband Donald Marino of California; 28 grandchildren;
and 32 great grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel, with Rev. Dr. Deane B. Wyllys officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292 held a memorial service
at 7 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Gladwin Eagles Aerie
3292 or Indian River Eagles Aerie 4046. Gladwin County Record dated 9-15/1999
Column 4 Page 2. PHILLIP
BROCK BRASSEUR (20 DEC 1975 22 DEC 1975) INFANT BRASSEUR Phillip Brock, Brasseur, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Brasseur of Gladwin, died Monday, Dec. 22, at the Midland Hospital
Center. He was born on December 20, 1975. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother,
Stephen at home; and his grandparents, Mrs. Coral Brokoff and Mr. and Mrs.
Irwin Brasseur of Gladwin. Rites were held Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1975 Column
6 Page 2. STEPHANIE
ANN BRASSEUR (21 SEP 1972 22 SEP 1972) Stephanie Ann Brasseur Stephanie Ann Brasseur, 1 day old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Brasseur of Gladwin, died at the Midland Hospital September 22.
The infant was born Thursday, September 21. Surviving are her parents; a twin brother Stephan;
grandpjarents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Brasseur and Mrs. Coral Brokoff of Gladwin;
great grandparents, Mrs. Emma Brokoff and Mrs. Gertrude Breault of Gladwin, and
Mrs. Emma Mosher of Prudenville. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Ernst Mueller officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-27/1972 Column 3 Page 3. EDWARD BRAUN (13 OCT
1896 - 7 MAY 1973) Edward Braun, 76,
died suddenly at his home at 1800 Hay Road, Billings Township, Monday, May 7.
He was born October 13, 1896, and had been a resident of Gladwin County about
10 years. There are no known survivors. He was a veteran of World War I.
Services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and burial will
be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-09/1973 Column
- 3 Page - 2 W. VA. PVT US ARMY
WWI ELVIRA (HUBBARD) BRAYTON
(1820 23 DEC 1896) Died, Dec. 23, at Oak
Grove, Livingston county, Elvira Brayton, aged 76 years. Mrs. Brayton was born
in Connecticut. Her maiden name was Hubbard, and she was married in Connecticut
to Nathaniel Finch, who died in Saginaw county in 1868. She was reunited in
marriage in 1873 to William H. Brayton, who died in Gladwin. She came to Michigan
a second time in 1860, and resided in Gladwin county the greater part of the
time since 1873, making her home with her son, Dr. R. E. Finch. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-01/1897 Col. - 4 Page - 5 WILLIAM H. BRAYTON
(24 MARCH 1820 24 MARCH 1895) WM. H. BRAYTON A SUDDEN CALL WM. H. BRAYTON, AN OLD RESIDENT, DROPS DEAD. The death of Wm. H. Brayton was announced Sunday morning, he having
dropped dead. An inquest was held and a verdict rendered that death resulted
from natural causes. Mr. Brayton was 75 years old the day of his death, and was
remarkably active for one of his age. He had been employed in camp during the
winter, and had been in the city a few weeks, apparently not in good health. Mr. Brayton was one of the first residents of the county, and claimed to
have been the first settler in the county. His residence here dated from the
memory of the oldest inhabitant. He was born in Massachusetts and had been a
resident of Michigan over 40 years. He was united in marriage with Elvira Finch
Brayton 21 years ago, who survives him at an advanced age. "Old Uncle Billy" as he was familiarly called was a familier
figure in Gladwin county. He was possessed of a kindly spirit and good-will for
all. Many an old friend passed a sigh at the news of his demise. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday from the M. E. church by Rev.
C. W. Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1895 Column - 6 Page - 7 AGNES EUNICE (NEWMAN)
BREAULT (3 JULY 1920 - 23 SEP 2004) Agnes E. Breault, age
84, of Gladwin passed away September 23, 2004 at West Branch Regional Medical
Center following a short illness. She
was born July 3, 1920 in Linden. She
married Fredirick Breault on July 17, 1941 in Gladwin. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of
Gladwin County. She is survived by her
husband, Frederick Breault of Gladwin; two daughters, Marilyn (Clarence)
Milligan of Gladwin, and Vicki (James) Wray of Columbus, Ohio; four sons, Larry
(Carolyn) Breault of Beaverton, Ralph (Sharon) Breault of Gladwin, Clare (Ruby)
Breault of Gladwin, and Blaine Breault of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and 23
Great grandchildren; her sister, Rose Sprague of Rosebush; and several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her
son Keith; brothers Charles, Ty and John; and sisters Jessie Wade and Betty
Richardson. Funeral services were held
Saturday, September 25 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. FREDERICK WAYNE
BREAULT (13 AUG 1921 - ?) GRANT GORDON BREAULT
(1923 - 20 MARCH 1963) SHORT ILLNESS IS FATAL Grant Breault, 39, of 1401 Kenneth St.,
Flint, died today (Wednesday) at St. Joseph Hospital, Flint, after a short
illness. A veteran of World War II, he was employed at A.C. Sparkplug in Flint.
Survivors include his wife, Lorna; his mother, Mrs. Laura Breault, of Gladwin;
two sons, Gerald and Glen, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Howe of
Flint, and Marlene and Janet, at home; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Yeager, of
Gladwin; and three brothers, Kenneth, Wayne, and Edward, of Gladwin. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10
a.m. at the Colonial Chapel of the Reigle Funeral Home, Clio Rd., Flint, with
the Rev. D. A. Thomas officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin, with Rev. George K. Skene officiating. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-20/1963 Column - 4 Page - 1 SGT CO D. 119 INF BSM
PH & OLC WWII KEITH FREDERICK
BREAULT (3 NOV 1946 25 APRIL 1947) SERVICES HELD FOR BREAULT BABY Keith Frederick, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Breault, died on
Friday, April 25, after a brief illness. He was born on November 3, 1946, in
Gladwin and is survived by his parents, one sister, Marilyn; his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Breault and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman, Sr. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Hall
Funeral Home, with burial in the Highland cemetery. The Rev. John Scott of the
Gladwin Methodist church officiated. Gladwin County Record dated 4-30/1947
Column 2 Page 1. LAURA (CRONK) BREAULT
(26 JAN 1896 MAR 25 1970) Services
Held for Laura Breault Mrs. Laura Breault, 74, of Gladwin, died Wednesday,
March 25, in the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Born in Gladwin County on Jan. 26, 1896, she
had spent her lifetime here. The former Laura
Cronk, she was married to Edward Breault in November 1913, in Gladwin
County. He preceded her in death on
March 3, 1961. Surviving are three sons,
Kenneth, Edward and Wayne, of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Friesen, of
Gladwin; one brother, Fred Cronk, of Bay City, one sister, Mrs. Bernice
Bellaire, of Detroit; 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. One son, Grant, also preceded her in
death. Rites were held Saturday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. Charles Allen officiated and entombment was in the Highland Mausoleum. State Death - Mrs.
Laura Breault, Gladwin, 73, died Wednesday at Gladwin Hospital. She was born in Gladwin County Jan. 1,
1896. Surviving are three sons, one
daughter, a brother, and a sister. JOHN P. BRENNER (25
DEC 1895 - 28 FEB 1924) John P. Brenner died in a hospital at Denver, Colorado, last Thursday
morning. He had been sick for some time and had been in Denver several months
for treatment and the beneficial climate. He is a son of Joseph Brenner of
Buckeye township, who is a native of Hungary, and is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss Eva Baum, and two children, a girl of thre and a son of nine
months. Mr. Brenner was a capable sign painter and had considerable ability as a
portrait and scenary artist. His pictures were exhibited at several of our
county fairs. He with his brother engaged in business in one of Michigans
northern towns where he contracted painters tuberculosis. He returned to
Gladwin where his health improved under special fresh air treatment. He then
returned to his business, but his health again failed him, and he went to
Denver, Colo., where his death occurred. His body arrived in Gladwin Monday, and was taken to the home of his
father-in-law, M. Baum, in Buckeye township. Services were held at Sacred Heart
church, Wednesday morning, March 5, conducted by Rev. Father Charles Van Colen,
followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
3-6/1924 Column 5 Page 1. JOHN PAUL BRENNER JR. John Paul Benner Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Brenner, died at the
home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baum, Feb. 14, aged five months.
Burial took place Monday morning in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-19/1920 Column 5 Page 8. JOSEPH BRENNER (12
SEP 1866 - 25 MARCH 1940) SERVICES HELD THURSDAY FOR JOSEPH BRENNER Services will be held Thursday morning at the Sacred Heart Church for
Joseph Brenner, who died Monday night at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Detroit.
Joseph Brenner came to Gladwin county in 1914 and resided in Buckeye township.
His wife Mary preceded him in deaeth November 4, 1936, a son John P. also
preceded him in death. Surviving him are six children George, Mary, Rose, Elizabeth of Detroit,
Joseph of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Anna of California and Paul. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-27/1940 Column 8 Page 1. MARY (RAUVATER)
BRENNER (27 MAY 1871 - 4 NOV 1936) MRS. JOSEPH BRENNER Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Sacred Heart church
for Mrs. Joseph Brenner, Rev. Father A. S. Baumann officiating. Burial services
were at Highland cemetery. Mary Rauvater was born May 27, 1871, in Austria and
married Joseph Brenner November 8, 1877. In 1911 the Brenners came to the
United States and lived in Saginaw and Detroit until they came to Gladwin
county in 1914, and located at Howry in Buckeye township, where she died
Wednesday, November 4, after an illness of two months. Surviving Mrs. Brenner besides her husband are seven children, George,
Mary, Rose and Elizabeth of Detroit, Joseph G. and Paul of Milwaukee, Wis., and
Anna of Huntington Park, Calif., all of whom attended the last services . One
son, John P., died 12 years ago. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Others from away, who came for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Sandula, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lily and son Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pokiduk, Mr.
and Mrs. George Brenner and Mrs. Eva Brenner, all of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Brenner and Paul Brenner of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Clarence Jean and
daughter Joan of Huntington Park, Calif. Gladwin County Record dated 11-18/1936
Column - 1 Page - 4. PAUL JOSEPH BRENNER
(18 JULY 1914 - 26 SEP 1973) Paul J. Brenner, 59,
of Gladwin, died suddenly September 26, while in a business place south of
Gladwin. Born in Fairgrove, July 18, 1914, he was the son of Joseph and Marie
Brenner. Mr. Brenner was a 26-year veteran of the United States Army and saw
service in World War II, Korea an Vietnam. He was never married. He was a
resident of Gladwin county 1914-25, 1926-34, 1937-38 and 1970-73. Surviving are a brother George of
Ortonville; a sister, Mrs. Anna Jean of Yucapia, Calif.; a niece Mrs. Irene
Tretow of Franklin, Wisc.; and 2 nephews, Carl Sandula of Fraser and Gordon
Lille of Roseville. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Church with Fr. Edward Trombley officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-03/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2 MI CAPT US ARMY
KOREA, VIETNAM & WWII EPHRIAM B. BRIGGS (31
JULY 1895 - 13 APRIL 1946) HOLD SERVICES FOR
CONSERVATION MAN Funeral services were held for Ephriam B.
Briggs, 50, on Saturday afternoon, April 13, at the Gladwin Methodist church.
Burial took place in Highland cemetery, with Rev. John Scott officiating,
assisted by the Harrison Post, No. 1975, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Briggs
was born on July 31, 1895, in Roscommon county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Briggs. On May 3, 1924, he was married to Miss Stella Smith, in Detroit. He
died at the Gladwin Hospital, Wednesday, after an illness of four months. About four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Briggs
came from Harrison where they had operated a farm for many years, before Mr.
Briggs joined the Michigan Department of Conservation as fire warden, in 1938. They
made their home here in Buckeye township, just east of the city. Surviving are his widow, Stella; two
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Sampson, of Sanford, and Miss Lou Ellen Briggs, at home;
two sons, Richard and Donald, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Briggs,
of Ferndale; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Beal, of Ferndale, Mrs. Emma Clingan,
of Royal Oak, and Mrs. Katherine Funek, of Grayling; two brothers, Jack Jr. and
Roger Briggs, both of Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1946 Column -
7 Page - 1 MI SEAMAN US NAVY RICHARD
"DICK" E. BRIGGS (16 FEB 1931 - 15 NOV 2005) Richard
"Dick" E. Briggs, 74, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 at
Fostrian Manor. Dick was born Feb. 16, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Ephriam and
Stella (Smith) Briggs. He married Ruby Buzzell on July 14, 1950 and she
preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 1997. Dick served in the U.S. Navy, had been
employed by Dow Chemical and retired from GM in 1993. He sold real estate for
several years and was a founding member of the Swartz Creek Chamber of
Commerce. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are three children, Cheryle
(Jerry) Mulholland of Bancroft, Cindy Briggs of Boston, Massachusetts, and Ray
(Susan) Briggs of Flushing; five grandchildren, Tanya (Stewart), Robert, Jerry,
Jacquelyn (Shawn), Ryan; one Great-grandchild, Kailea; two sisters, Mary Ruth
Grinnell and Lou Ellen Myers; a special aunt and uncle, Reva and Roger Briggs;
and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents;
a son, Roger; and a brother, Don. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, Nov. 19, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road
Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment followed the service at
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Thursday and Friday at
the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the
Beaverton Cedar River Chapel, 2766 River Road, P.O. Box 513, Beaverton, MI
48612 ROGER E. BRIGGS (1952
- 1970) RUBY MAE (BUZZELL) BRIGGS
(30 MAY 1931 - 16 OCT 1997) Ruby Briggs, 66, of
Swartz Creek, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.
Born May 30, 1931 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Hugh and Alma [Reinhardt]
Buzzell and resided in Swartz Creek the last 20 years, coming from Flushing and
Gladwin. The MONA M. (STONE) (1918
- OCT 2002) SIDNEY E. BRIMMER (9
NOV 1919 - 25 DEC 1991) SIDNEY BRIMMER Sidney E. Brimmer,
72, of 3155 W. Pratt Lake Rd, Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1991,
in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin. Born in Lake City, Nov.
9.1919, he moved to Beaverton in 1980 from Lansing and to Gladwin 6 months ago.
He was in quality control for General Motors at the Oldsmobile Plant in Lansing
for 20 years until retiring in 1980. Mr. Brimmer served in the Army during
World War II. He was a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church and
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303.
Mr. Brimmer and the former Monia Stone were married March 29, 1963, in Lansing. Besides his wife he
is survived by one son, Bruce Brimmer of Merritt; one daughter, Mrs. Francis (Virginia) Sine of
Linden; his mother, Mrs. Bernice Gallup of Greenville; a step-son, James Longstreth of
Saginaw; 3 stepdaughters,Mrs. Robert (Joan) Tacey and Mrs. Ray (Marion) Linton
of Beaverton and Mrs. Karen (Doyle) Donn of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Raymond of
Kamiah, Idaho and Stan of Cadiz, Ky.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bea Barber of Greenville
and Mrs. Frances Keelean of Blanchard; 21 grandchildren and 23 great
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 Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 1-1/1992 Column 3 Page 2. ALFRED F. BRISSON (7
MAY 1886 - 29 OCT 1973) Alfred F. Brisson,
87, of 3859 Thendara Dr., died Monday, October 29, at Veterans Hospital in Saginaw.
Born in Lake Linden, May 7, 1886, he served in the Navy in both World War I and
World War II as Chief Pharmacist's Mate. He was employed in the Chevrolet
Medical Department in Flint, until his retirement. He was preceded in death in
1938 by his wife, the former Catherine Walsh. Mr Brisson had been a resident of Atlanta,
Mich., prior to coming to Gladwin County in June 1972. In Atlanta he had been
secretary of the Rod & Gun Club, Sportmans League, and the Lions Club; and
a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors are 2 daughters... ?
Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2 CPHM US NAVY WWI,
WWII JOYE
BROIHIER (2 DEC 1938 - 12 MARCH 2000) Joye
Broihier, 61, of Beaverton, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 at home following a short
illness. Born Dec. 2, 1938 in Gladwin County, she lived in Gladwin County since
1993 and previously lived in Freeland. Joye married Roland Broihier, Dec. 8,
1956 in Saginaw. She was owner/operator of Pizza King in Sanford, retiring in
1998 after seven years. Besides
her husband she is survived by two sons, Gregory Alan and Bruce Alan, both of
Beaverton; three sisters, Marion and husband Jesse Scott of Rolling Prairie,
Ind., Edith Beierschmitt and Roseltha Solomon, both of Beaverton; one half
brother, Joseph DeLavern of Flint; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. A private service will
be held. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Hall Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements. ROLAND
R. BROIHIER (16 MARCH 1936 - ?) CLARENCE OTTO BROKOFF
(14 APRIL 1926 - 27 DEC 1998) CLARENCE O. BROKOFF Clarence O. Brokoff, 72, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 at the
Gladwin Living Centre in Gladwin after a short illness. Born April 14, 1926 in Cleveland,
Ohio, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He was a U.S. veteran, serving in the Navy during World War II. Clarence
married the former Ruth Brunni, May 25,1945 in Portsmouth, Va. He was an
operator in the Saran Department for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland,
retiring in 1982 after 35 1/2 years. He has been associated with Hall Funeral
Home (1982-1998). Clarence was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin, and
American Legion Post #171 in Gladwin. He also served on the Gladwin County
Board of Supervisors, 1967-1969, as a representative of the city of Gladwin. Clarence
was elected to the first Gladwin County Board of Commissioners in November
1968, taking office in January 1969, and retiring in 1986. He served six of
those years as chairman of the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Carolyn R. and husband
Thomas Hall of Gladwin; granddaughters, Denise and Shawn Windy of Hemlock, and
Jennifer and Troy Gary of Gladwin; and three great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Brokoff in 1993; and one brother and one
sister as infants. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Our Savior
Lutheran Church, Gladwin, with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial will be
in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) noon until
9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar Ave., Gladwin. Memorial contributions
may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Gladwin County Record dated
12-30/1998 Column 1 Page 2. CORA I. BROKOFF (1924
- ?) EDMUND BROKOFF, SR. (3
MAR 1887 2 DEC 1943) EDMUND BROKOFF SR. DIES SUDDENLY A heart attack last Thursday morning at 11 a.m. was fatal to Edmund
Brokoff, Sr., 56, of Sage township. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
at the Zion Lutheran Church at Oberlin with the Rev. H. F. Brietzke
officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Born in Russo-Poland on March 3, 1887, Mr. Brokoff was married in 1910 to
Miss Emma Lau. They are the parents of three children. In 1913 Mr. Brokoff came
to the United States and found employment in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1917 he
purchased their present farm in Sage township and two years later his family
followed him to this country and made their home on the Sage township farm. Mr.
Brokoff continued to work intermittently in Cleveland until about a year ago
when he gave up his work in the city to devote his whole time to farming here. His sudden death Thursday came as a great shock to his family and the
entire community. His unexpected departure is mourned by his bereaved wife; two
daughter, Mrs. Ottilia Neubauer and Mrs. Adeline Drobnick, both of Cleveland;
one son, Edmund, at home; three brothers, Fred, of Gladwin county; Otto, in
Poland; and Albert, in Germany; and five grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-8/1943 Column 2 Page 1. EDMUND BROKOFF, JR
(22 APRIL 1923 - 8 SEP 1971) Edmund Brokoff, 48,
of Sage Township, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Wednesday, Sept.
8. Born in cleveland on April 22, 1923,
he had lived in Gladwin County since he was nine years old. Mr. Brokoff was employed by the Dow Chemical
Co. and also farmed. He was married to the
former Coral Breault on April 24, 1944, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is
survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma Brokoff, of Gladwin; one son, Terry, of
Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Owen, of Ashville, North Carolina and Mrs.
Emma Lous Brasseur of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Ottilie Neubauer and Mrs.
Adeline Drobnick, both of Ohio; and two grandchildren. Services were held
Saturday at 2pm from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-15/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 EMMA (LAU) BROKOFF (5
OCT 1884 - 25 OCT 1986) Emma (Brokoff)
Brokop, 102, Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Cuyahoga County Nursing
Home, Cleveland, Ohio, after a long illness. Born in Warsaw, Russo-Poland, Oct.
5, 1884, she moved to Cleveland from Warsaw in 1921 and to Gladwin County in
1932. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. The former Emma Lau, she
was married to Edmund Brokop in 1910 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death Dec.
2, 1943. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Edward
(Adeline) Drobnick and Mrs. Otillia Neuhbauer of Cleveland; a daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Carol Brokoff of Gladwin; 9 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and
several great great grandchildren. A son, Edmund Brokoff died Sept. 8, 1971. Services were held today, Wedneday, at 11
a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Deagler officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-29/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 RUTH A. BROKOFF (1925
- ?) BESSIE
M. "SALLY" (FAIRCHILD) BROOKS (9 MARCH 1919 - 14 MARCH 2001) Bessie
M. (Sally) Brooks, 82, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at home
following a short illness. Born March 9, 1919 in Onieda, Tenn., she was the
daughter of William and Lieda (Freels) Fairchild. She lived in Gladwin for two
and one-half years and previously lived in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Bessie
married William Brooks, Dec. 4, 1965 in Pontiac. She worked as a punch press
operator for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac, retiring after 23 years. She then began
working as a nurses aid at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburgh, Ohio,
where she later retired. Besides
her husband she is survived by two sons, Phillip and wife Linda Shepard of
Pontiac, and Herbert and wife Ruth Shepard of Minot, N.D.; one daughter, Joan
Schroder of Troy; three stepdaughters, Susan and husband Randy Simmons of Wake
Forest, N.C., and Connie and husband David Merrill and Joy and husband Tim
Nick, all of Waterford; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Patricia Craig; two
sisters; and two brothers. Services
were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with pastor Harold
Owens officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. ELLA BROWER (? - ?) AMALIA BROWN (6 SEP
1876 19 MAY 1949) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. BROWN Funeral services for Mrs. Amalia Brown, 72, were held on Saturday
afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran church, with the Rev. H. F. Brietzke
officiating. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. She died at her home in
Gladwin on Thursday morning, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Brown was born in Russia-Poland on September 6, 1876, and was
married there to Walter Brown. They came to Gladwin 34 years ago and operated a
farm in Sage township. Mr. Brown passed away in 1935. Surviving are two sons, Leo and Rolland Brown of Gladwin; one daughter,
Mrs. Olga Turnbull, of Utica; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Her grandsons acted as pallbearers at the funeral services. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-25/1949 Column - 3 Page - 1. ARVILLA (McCLATCHIE) BROWN
(1868 1 MAY 1961) RITES THURSDAY FOR MRS. BROWN One of Gladwin Countys older residents, Mrs. Arvilla Brown, 92, of 530
Cedar Ave., died Monday following an illness of several weeks. The former
Arvilla McClatchie was married to Jonathon Brown in 1897 and came to Gladwin
County from Ludington 60 year ago. He preceded her in death in February of
1954. Mrs. Brown was a member of the First Methodist Church in Gladwin and in
earlier years had been active in its organizations. Survivors include two nephews, Russell and Wesley McClatchie, of
Ludington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Miner
Chapel. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy will officiate and burial is in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-3/1961 Column 7 Page 1. ARVILLA BROWN (ABT.
22 JULY 1895 - 17 JUNE 1896) CARL L. BROWN (30
JULY 1924 - 23 OCT 2003) Carl
L. Brown, 79, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Oct. 23, 2003 at home following
a short illness. He was born July 30 , 1924 to Charles and Charlotte (Hunt)
Brown in Harrison. He married Margaret Boxey on Aug. 28, 1943 in Neusho,
Missouri; she survives him. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served
during World War II. He worked as a PBX installer for Michigan Bell in Midland,
retiring in 1982. Surviving
in addition to his wife, Margaret of Gladwin, are daughters Beverley (Richard)
Stone of Gladwin, Connie (Fred) Baumann of Clarkston, Patricia (Dean) Cobb of
Beaverton and Cynthia (Steve) McDaniel of Gladwin; sons Leslie (Michelle) Brown
of Sanford and Randall (Joy) Brown of Gillette, Wyoming; 22 grandchildren; and
16 great-grandchildren. He we preceded in death by his parents, and eight
brothers and sisters. Funeral
services took place Monday, Oct. 27, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Gladwin with Rev. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak presiding. Burial took place in
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation and a vigil service were held on
Sunday at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to
MidMichigan Hospice. FLORA VIOLA
(ROBINSON) BROWN (2 MAR 1870 22 APR 1943) SERVICES SUNDAY FOR FLORA VIOLA BROWN Flora Viola Brown was born in Athens county, Ohio, March 2, 1870 and died
in the Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital Thursday, at the age of 73. When 6 years
old, she came to Gladwin county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T.
Robinson. She married Rufus Brown September 30, 1894, and to them were born
three children. Three years after their marriage they moved to a farm in Sage
township where they resided until moving to Gladwin in 1913, which has since
been her home. She was a teacher in the Evangelical Church at Riley for a
number of years. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Fred Demray of Grout township, Mrs.
Zella Coffel of Saginaw, Leroy Brown of Grand Ledge; six brothers, Pearl of
Gladwin, Bert of Flint, George of Cass City, Shelton of Mt. Morris, Tom of
Detroit and Nelson of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Mrs. Thomas Kline of Gladwin, Mrs.
John Sharrer of Flint, Mrs Addie Ororke of Arcadia, and Mrs. William Gillete of
Flint; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at Rodgers Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
with Rev. Floyd N. Drake officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 4-28/1943 Column 5 Page 5. GERALD WALTER BROWN
(29 JULY 1928 11 MARCH 1975) Gerald W. Brown, 46, of 1540 Clark Rd, Lapeer, died Tuesday, March 11, at
Lapeer Hospital after a short illness. Services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, March
13, at Baird-Newton Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Bower officiated. Graveside
services were held at 2:30 p.m. at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Mr. Brown was born in Detroit, July 29, 1928, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Rolland Brown. He lived in Gladwin until 1961 when he went to Lapeer. He owned
and operated Trayco Manufacturing Co in Lapeer, which he founded in Beaverton
before moving it to Lapeer. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Suzanne) Whitney of Lapeer; 2
grandchildren, Rodney Gerald and Julie Ann; his mother, Mrs. Olga Brown of
Gladwin, and 4 sisters, Mrs. Lowell (Diane) Anderson of Gladwin, Mrs. James
(Eileen) Hibdon of Sterling Heights, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Ensley of Harper
Woods and Mrs. Wesley (Dorothy) Cochell of Howell. Gladwin County Record dated
3-19/1975 Column 5 Page 2. JAMES A. BROWN (? 8
JUNE 1934) Rev. L. A. Ruegsegger held funeral services
at Rogers and Neely's undertaking rooms Monday at 3 p.m. for James A. Brown.
Burial was at Highland cemetery. Brown was born in Ontario and was 95 years and
4 days old. Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1934 Column - 1 Page - 1 JOSEPH BROWN (21 AUG
1890 - 4 NOV 1972) Joseph Brown, 82, of
190 N. Hockaday Road, Gladwin died November 4, at the Gladwin Area Hospital
following a brief illness. Born in Ontario, Canada, August 21, 1890. Mr. Brown
had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 59 years, coming here in
1913. He was a farmer. He and the former Nila Compton were married June of 1912,
in Sandusky. She died July 3 of this year. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. John
H. Dell, of Port Huron. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Neil Lucas officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1972 Column - 1 Page 2 JONATHAN FERRIS BROWN (5 DEC 1861 26 FEB 1954) SERVICES HELD FOR J.
F. BROWN HERE MONDAY SHORT ILLNESS TAKES
CITYS OLDEST RESIDENT; WAS 92 YEARS OLD Funeral services for
Jonathan Ferris Brown, 92, were held Monday afternoon at 2 oclock at the
Gladwin Methodist Church. Mr. Brown, who was Gladwins oldest resident at the
time of his death, passed away Friday evening at his home on Cedar avenue
following an illness of five weeks.He was bor Dec. 5, 1861 and married Miss
Arvilla McClatchie in 1897 at Ludington. A cabinet maker by
trade, Mr. Brown came to Gladwin in 1882, when the town was a hamlet of a few
houses and business places struggling for existence. For many years he was a
partner in the operation of a saw, shingle and planning mill that turned out
material for the early home in Gladwin, most of which are still standing and in
excellent condition. After the mill burned
in 1910, he worked at carpenter work for several years before entering the
employ of the late Harry Rogers, whom he assisted in the funeral home for 25
years. Following that period, until his illness, he was engaged in cabinet
work. Mr. Brown was active
in the affairs of the Methodist Church and was on of the builders, serving as
the head carpenter during its construction. He has served for many years as
steward and a member of the church board. Surviving are his
wife, Arvilla; a sister, Mrs. Alice Raymond, and a brother, Alan Brown, both of
Canada. The Rev. John R. Scott officiated at the services held from the Gladwin
Methodist Church and burial was in Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were
Ernest Courneya Sr., Laurence Rea, Gordon Capling, Roy Austin, Jess Huggett and
Ralph Shull. Gladwin County Record dated 3-3/1954 Column 2 Page 1. KIRK C. BROWN (13 AUG
1960 - 18 SEP 1995) KIRK C. BROWN Kirk C. Brown, 35, of
Gladwin, died Monday, Sept. 18, 1995. Born Aug. 13, 1960 in Detroit, he came to
Gladwin in 1972 from Royal Oak. Mr. Brown graduated from Gladwin High School in
1979 and attended Mid Michigan Community College. He worked for Northstar Sales
Co. in Gladwin. Surviving are his
parents, Larry and Janet Brown of Gladwin; one sister, Kelly and husband
Michael Friar of Charlotte; and his grandparents, Larry and Dorothy Brown Sr. of
Ferndale. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Round Lake Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert
Brown officiating and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Friends may call
at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin from 2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday).
Memorials may be made to the Round Lake Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record
dated 9-20/1995 Column 2 Page 6. LEO BROWN (26 MAY 1894 - 26 SEP 1970) ILLNESS FATAL TOLEDO
BROWN, 76 Leo Brown, 76, of
Gladwin died Saturday, Sept. 26, after a long illness. Born in Russia on May
26, 1894, he came to Gladwin County in 1930, from Detroit. Mr. Brown was a
farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran
Church. He was married to the former Ella Girbel in 1927 in Detroit. Besides his wife, he
is survived by five sons, Melvin, of Gladwin, Eugene, of Clio, Leroy, of
Beaverton, Louellen and Theodore, of Flint; two step-sons, George and Richard
Pickard, of Gladwin; one brother, Rolland, of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 11
great grandchildren. Rites were held
Monday at 2 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ernest Mueller
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A prayer service was held
Sunday at 9 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1970
Column - 5 Page 1 PVT CO H 147 ENGR WWI LEROY B. BROWN (4 JUNE 1903 - 19 MARCH 1966) EX-RESIDENT BURIED
HERE Leroy Brown, 62, formerly of Gladwin, died
March 19 at the hospital in Charlotte. Born June 4, 1903 in Gladwin, he lived
here for many years and graduated from Gladwin high school. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Robert Krieghbaum and Mrs. Lee Smith, of Grand Ledge, also nine
grandchildren; and a sister, Zella Coffel of Saginaw. His parents, Rufus and
Flora Brown, a sister, Mrs. Vernie Demaray, preceded him in death. Funeral
services were held March 23 at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home in Grand
Ledge and burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
04-06/1966 Column - 1 Page - 6 NILA (COMPTON) BROWN
(1 OCT 1892 - 3 JULY 1972) NILA BROWN Mrs. Nila Brown, 79, of 190 N. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, July
3, at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a brief illness. The former Miss Nila
Compton was born in Muskegon October 1, 1892, and was married to Joseph Brown
in Sandusky June 19, 1912. They moved to Gladwin County in 1913 and lived here
since that time. Survivors are her husband, Joseph; a brother, Fred Compton of California;
and a sister, Mrs. Lila Vogt of Fowlerville. Services were held Wednesday (today)
at 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Neil Lucas officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-5/1972 Column -
5 Page - 2. OLGA ALMA (YOUNG) BROWN
(17 DEC 1906 21 JUNE 1979) Mrs. Olga A. Brown, 72, of 1849 E. Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, died
Thursday, June 21, in the Clare Nursing Home. Born in Detroit on December 17,
1906, she came to Gladwin County in 1947. She was a member of Our Savior
Lutheran Church and the Golden Agers Senior Citizens Club. The former Olga
Young, she was married to Rolland Brown on November 7, 1924, in Detroit. He
preceded her in death on October 11, 1974. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Wesly (Dorothy Cochell of Howell, Mrs.
Charles (Shirley) Ensley of Harper Woods, Mrs. James (Eillene) Hibdon of
Sterling Heights and Mrs. Lowell (Diane) Anderson of Gladwin; one brother,
William Young of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Emma Chaichi of Warren; 12
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. One son, Gerald, also preceded her in
death. Services were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home.
The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-27/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2. ROLLAND D. BROWN (10
AUG 1899- 11 OCT 1974) ROLLAND BROWN Rolland Brown, 75, of Sage Township, died Friday, Oct. 11, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital. Born in Germany on August 10, 1899, he came to the United States
when he was 16 years old and to Gladwin County. In 1919, he moved to Detroit and worked for Chrysler Corp. until
he moved back to Gladwin in 1947. He was retired as a lathe operator for Brown
Machine Co., Beaverton. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Golden Agers Senior Citizens Club. Mr.
Brown and the former Olga Young were married on Nov. 7, 1924, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Gerald of Lapeer; four daughters,
Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Ensley of Harper Woods, Mrs. Wesley (Dorothy) Cochell of
Howell, Mrs. James (Eileen) Hibdon of Sterling Heights and Mrs. Lowell (Diane)
Anderson of Gladwin; 12 grandchildrn and 5 great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2:30 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-16/1974 Column 4 Page 2. RUFUS A. BROWN (14
OCT 1861 - 16 MARCH 1932) Rufus A. Brown was
born in Athens county, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1861, and came to Gladwin in 1870 and
lived here until his death March 16, 1932. He was married Sept. 30, 1894, to
Miss Flora Robinson, also of Gladwin. To this union three children were born,
Mrs. Fred Demaray of Gladwin, Mrs. Charles Coffel of Saginaw and Leroy Brown of
Grand Ledge. He also leaves 15 grandchildren, besides numerous relatives and a
host of friends. Services were held from the Methodist church
Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Rev. L. M. Whitney officiating. Music for the
service was sung by Mrs. James Bender. The body was laid to rest in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/1924 Column - 7 Page - 1 SHERYL JEANNINE
(ROBERTS) BROWN (5 JULY 1956 - 31 MARCH
2003) Sheryl
Jeannine Brown, 46, of Coleman, died in Loma Linda, California, on Monday,
March 31, 2003, as the result of an automobile-pedestrian accident. She was
born July 5, 1956, in Reed City, the daughter of Donald and Eleanor (Stickel)
Roberts. Sheryl J. Roberts married Clayton H. Browne June 29, 1986, in
California. She
is survived by her husband, Clayton; three sons, Nicholas, Alexander and
Spenser; two daughters, Anna-Elyse and Caitlin; her parents, Rev. Don and
Eleanor Roberts of Gladwin; and a brother, Mark Roberts of Lansing. Funeral
Services were held 1 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2003, at the OLaughlin Funeral
Home, Inc., in Coleman with the Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial took
place in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. TRUMAN GORDON BROWN
(3 OCT 1864 - JUNE 1941) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR TRUMAN G. BROWN Truman Gordon Brown, born in Forest Hill,
Ontario. October 3, 1864, the eldest of eleven children. He came with his
parents, Phillip and Loretta Brown, to Gladwin
county when seven years old. In 1891 Mr. Brown was married to Ida
Kitchen of Detroit and they moved to Grout township where he engaged in
farming. He spent 10 years in Detroit where he did carpenter work until 1918
when he moved back to Grout and then to Gladwin city in 1939. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Brown, one
son, Charles, one daughter, Mrs. Cora Tear, three granddaughters, all of
Detroit and three brothers, Carl of West Grout, Bertram of Minnesota and
Adelbert whose present address is unknown. Funeral services were held at the
West Grout Methodist Church on Sunday, June 22nd with burial in Highland
Cemetery. Rev. Floyd N. Drake officiated at the services. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-25/1941 Column - 6 Page - 1 WALTER BROWN (10 DEC
1866 13 SEP 1935) WALTER BROWN DIES AT
HOME FRIDAY Rev. Bernard S. Roth conducted services at
the Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 for Walter Brown.
Burial services were at the Highland cemetery. Born December 10, 1866 in
Poland, he has been a resident of Gladwin several years. He died at his home on
State street September 13, 1935, of bronchial trouble. His wife and son survive
him. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1935 Column - 4 Page - 1 WILLIAM BROWN (? -
AUG 1945) ACCIDENT VICTIM
BURIED IN HIGHLAND CEMETERY Word was received here Monday that William
Brown, of Flint; husband of Mrs. Delia Brown, was killed Friday night in an automobile
accident in Flint. Mr. Brown was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Margaret Shell, of
Gladwin. Burial took place in Highland cemetery here, on Monday afternoon.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1 ALICE J. BRUBAKER
(1938 - ?) ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BRUBAKER (22 AUG 1860 - 6 OCT 1937) GROUT TWP. PIONEER PASSES WEDNESDAY A. L. BRUBAKER, 7, DIES AFTER., SHORT ILLNESS Abraham Lincoln Brubaker died October 6, 1937, at his home on east Maple
street after several weeks illness. Services were held at the Sacred Heart
church Saturday morning. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Son of Henry and Leah
(Wible) Brubaker he was born in Napoleon, Ohio, August 22, 1860, and married
Emma Cecelia Shondel June 10, 1884. They lived near their birthplace in Ohio
until November, 1903, when they came to Grout township to make their home and
cleared and improved a farm. They are among the first settlers in this part of the township, where now
only a few of the old neighbors are living. About five years ago they retired
from their farm and moved to Gladwin. Three years ago they celebrated their
Golden Wedding anniversary at which their 15 children, their wives or husbands
and families were present. This has always been a home where large family
gatherings have been a very usual affair. Left to mourn him are his wife and 13 children: Ralph Curtis, Dennis,
John, Ray and Lawrence of Gladwin; David in Tampa, Florida; Victor in Toledo,
Ohio; Mrs. Emma Fitzpatrick, and Mrs. Leah Dicken, of Gladwin; Mrs. Nora Gruse
of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Grace Schrader of Niles; and Mrs. Elva Kanthak of Toledo,
Ohio. During his last illness all his children were at his besides. Three
children have preceded him in death. Surviving are also 73 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one brother
in Florida. Those from out of town attending the funeral were: A. V. Shondel of
Mansfield, Ohio, Jake Shondel and daughter Bernardine of Holgate, Ohio, Mrs.
Frank Sturm, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Nadeau, Mrs. Forest Booth, Mrs. W. Brown and
son Paul and wife, Mrs. H. Shondel and son Steve, Jake Shira and daughter
Virginia, Russell South and Mr. and Mrs. Art Oster, all of Toledo, Ohio, Mr.
and Mrs. Waler Stroman and families of Detroit, Mat Pattenberg, Mr. and Mrs. M.
Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gruss and Mr. and Mrs.
William Smith of Beal City. Gladwin County Record dated 10-13/1937 Column 4
Page 1. EMMA CECILIA
(SCHONDELL) BRUBAKER (4 FEB 1864 - 14 JAN 1943) SERVICES HELD FOR
MRS. EMMA BRUBAKER Emma Cecelia Schondell who was born February
4, 1864 at Jewel, Ohio, the daughter of Henry V. and Mary Emma (Moore)
Schondell, died at the Gladwin Hospital January 14, 1943. She had been in poor
health the past few months, had retired from house-keeping and had been living
with her children. She was married to Abraham Lincoln Brubaker
June 10, 1884 at Oak Bride, Ohio. They lived near their birthplace in Ohio
until November 1903 when they came to Grout township to make their home. They
were among the first to settle in that part of the county and cleared and
improved the farm on which they lived until coming to Gladwin in 1922. They
spent the remainder of their time here with the exception of three years when
they were back on the farm. They celebrated their Golden Wedding in June
of 1934, to which all fifteen children adn their wives or husbands attended.
She was the mother of sixteen children, three of them having preceded her in
death; Glenna Mae, Katherine and Roland, also her husband, having died Oct. 6,
1937. Surviving are eight sons and five daughters;
Ralph, Curtis, Ray, John, Lawrence, and Dennis of Gladwin, David of Lakeland,
Fla., Victor of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Leah Dicken, Mrs. Emma Fitzpatrick of
Gladwin, Mrs. Elva Kantakh of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Nora Gruss of Mt. Pleasant and
Mrs. Grace Schrader of Niles, Mich., and their wives and husbands, all of whom
were present at her funeral. Ther are 81 grandchildre and twenty-five
great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. W. Brown of Toledo, Ohio, 3 brothers,
Jake Schondell of Defiance; Ohio and Walter Schondell of Mansfield, Ohio, other
relatives, neighbors and friends. She always enjoyed and appreciated the large
family gatherings and considered it a great honor that she had the privilege of
106 children to rightfully call her Grandma. She was a devoted mother and
grandmother, with an untiring effort to help all at anytime of need. Her membership at the Sacred Heart church,
along with her self-sufficiency was her ever present power and inspiration in
attaining the goal of a wonderful mother. A mother who is more than a memory,
for she will always remain a Living Presence. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kinne came and were
present at her bedside, and those who came from out-of-town to attend the
funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Emery Kantakl, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brubaker and Mrs.
Walter Brown of Toledo, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dicken and Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Strohman of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Brubaker of Lakeland, Fla., and
Mrs. Curt Brubaker's sister and husband of Mt. Pleasant and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Gruss and two sons of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart
church Monday, Jan. 18. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-20/1943 Column - 5 Page 5 GLENNA MAE ESTHER BRUBAKER (05 APR 1898 - 23 JAN 1908) BRUBAKER Glennie Esther, 10
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brubaker, died Saturday night of
rheumatism. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Wednesday
morning, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Little Glennie was a
bright, lovable child and will be sadly missed in the neighborhood. The
bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy. Gladwin County Record dated
1-30/1908 Column - 3 Page - 1. JOSEPHINE
"JOSIE" (MADILL) BRUBAKER (12 DEC 1887 - 13 JAN 1968) SERVICES TODAY FOR
MRS. BRUBAKER Mrs. Josephine Brubaker, 80, died Saturday,
Jan. 13, at 10:30 p.m., at the Clare Hospital, following an illness of some
time. She was the widow of Ralph Brubaker, well-known Gladwin man who died in
1962. Born Dec. 12, 1887, in Gladwin, Mrs. Brubaker was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Madill and had lived here all her life. She was married to Ralph
Brubaker Aug. 16, 1911. Before her marriage she taught school for six years at
Coleman, Hersey and Round Lake. Mrs. Brubaker was a member of the First
Methodist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Francis
(Barbara) Kinne of Harrison, and Mrs. Richard (Jean) Behnke of Gladwin; a
brother, Walter Madill of Bradenton, Fla.; nine grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Four sisters preceded her in death, Mrs. Adelia Philips, Mrs.
Allie Baumgardner, Mrs. Lavina Long, and Mrs.Annie Walker. Services will be held today (Wednesday) at
2:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. John Cermak officiating.
Interment will be in the Highland Mausoleum. Arrangements were in charge of the
Miner Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1968 Column - 6 Page - 1 LILA VIOLA (HADDIX)
BRUBAKER (04 JULY 1904 - 27 NOV 1963) ILLNESS FATAL TO LILA
BRUBAKER Mrs. Lila V. Brubaker, 59, of 425 N.
Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died last Wednesday noon after an illness of several
months. Born on July 4, 1904, in Arthur Township, Clare County, the former Lila
V. Haddix was married to Ray Brubaker on Sept. 24, 1924, in Gladwin. A lifetime
resident of Gladwin County, she was a member of the Gladwin First Methodist
Church. Survivors include her husband, Ray; five
sons, Richard, Russell, and Ralph, of Midland, Robert of Gladwin, and Murray of
Freeland; four daughters, Mrs. Lottie Mack of Saginaw, Mrs. Roszella Foor of
Gladwin, and Angelau and Alice Brubaker, at home; her father, Loyal Haddix, of
Gladwin; a brother, Otto Haddix, of Midland; and 18 grandchildren. Her mother,
Mrs. Alice Haddix, preceded her in death on June 10 of this year. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1
p.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-04/1963 Column
- 5 Page - 1 REGINA MARIE
(TENWALDE) CAMERON - BRUBAKER (17 AUG 1896 - 12 FEB 1973) Mrs. Regina M.
Brubaker, 76, of Gladwin, died suddenly at her home, Monday, Feb. 12. Born in
Ottawa, Ohio, on Aug. 17, 1896, she came to Gladwin County in 1916. She was a
member of Sacred Heart Church. The former Regina Tenwalde, she was married to
Floyd Cameron on Aug. 5, 1919, in Gladwin. He died on Nov. 19, 1965. She
married Victor Brubaker on Oct. 7, 1968, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
sons, Francis and James Cameron of Flint; six daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Bellenger
of Ortonville, Mrs. Dorothy Nehil of Midland, Mrs. Florence Schultz of Gladwin,
Mrs. Rita Marsh of Auburn, Mrs. Alice Corcoran of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Barbara
Newman of Ottawa, Ohio; four step-sons, Donald and Robert of Toledo, Ohio and
Bernard and Thomas of Midland; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joann Heinze-Neapolis
of Ohio and Mrs. Betty Ridley of Gladwin;
36 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 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 Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1973 Column - 2
Page - 2 RUDOLPH HENRY
"RALPH" BRUBAKER (17 APRIL 1885 - 4 DEC 1962) ILLNESS FATAL TO R.
H. BRUBAKER Ralph H. Brubaker, 77, died Tuesday evening
at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, following an illness of four and one-half
years. Born on April 17, 1885, in Paulding County, Ohio, he had lived in
Gladwin County for 60 years. He was married to the former Josephine Madill on
August 16, 1911, in Gladwin, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; two
daughters, Mrs. Jean Behnke of Gladwin and Mrs. Barbara Kinne of Harrison;
several brothers, Curt and Lawrence, of Beaverton, Ray of Saginaw, Dave of
Bradenton, Fla., Denny and Victor, of Gladwin, and John of Clare; three
sisters, Mrs. Grace Schrader of Niles, Mrs. Nora Gruss of Mt. Pleasant, and
Mrs. Leah Dicken of Beaverton; and nine grandchildren. One brother, Rollie, and
three sisters, Glenna, Kate and Emma, preceded him in death. Rosary will be said Thursday night at the
Hall Funeral Home and funeral services will be held Friday at 12 p.m. at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. George Artman will officiate and burial will be
in Gladwin Mausoleum. A more complete obituary will be publishe next week. Note: Couldn't find
another obituary on next week's paper. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-05/1962 Column - 2 Page - 1 BULAH V. (HAMMERSLEY)
BRUNER (20 APRIL 1953 - 29 NOV 2005) Bulah
V. Bruner, 52, of Gladwin, died Nov. 29, 2005 at home suddenly. She was born
April 20, 1953 in Gladwin to Roy and Vesta (Roundtree) Hammersley. She lived in
Gladwin County most of her life and was a homemaker. She married Neil Bruner in
Gladwin on Jan. 11, 1969. Surviving
her are her husband, Neil Bruner of Gladwin; four sons, Neil Daniel Bruner, Jr.
of Beaverton, Jeff (Linda) Bruner of Shepherd, Mike (Roxann) Bruner of Gladwin,
and Corey Bruner of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Bertha (Keith)
Ranville of Gladwin, Virginia (Ron) Procunier of Mount Morris, and Dorothy
(Davon) Cassiday of Oscoda; and one brother, Dale (Judy) Wallace of Gladwin.
She is predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Larry and Eldon Wallace. Funeral
services were held Friday, Dec. 2 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor
Mark Suever officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. DANIEL LEO. BRUNER (
7 DEC 1927 3 MARCH 2008) Daniel
L. Bruner, 80, of Gladwin died Monday, March 3, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin. He was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Clio the son of Albert and Edith
(Easlick) Bruner. He
resided at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin
County. Daniel married Mabel L. Whitman April 11, 1947 in Beaverton; she died
April 11, 2001. He
worked a wide variety of jobs. He retired from driving truck for Chuck Bennett.
He also worked as a volunteer fireman for Gladwin and for the city of Gladwin,
as well as for Wolverine Camper Company (now Myers for Tires) and as a foreman
for the American Salt Company in Midland. He loved to hunt, fish and was a
member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Clare. Daniel
is survived by one son, Neil Bruner Sr. of Gladwin; three daughters, Bonnie
(Dwain) Grant and Louise (Dave) Stachowiak, both of Beaverton, and Mary (Kip)
Price of Harrison; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; one brother,
Delbert (Opal) Bruner; and one sister, Marian (Harley) Bourlier, both of
Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, David; and two
sisters, Marie Long and Maude Dickinson. Gladwin County Record dated
03/12/2008. MABEL LUCILLE
(WHITMAN) BRUNER (21 MARCH 1931 - 11 APRIL 2001) Mabel
L. Bruner, 70, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at home. She was a
lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Born March 21, 1931 in Gladwin, she was
the daughter of Daniel and Mary Louise (Beaubein) Whitman. Mabel married Daniel
L. Bruner, April 11, 1947 in Beaverton. She was a homemaker. Besides
her husband she is survived by one son, Neil Sr. and wife Bulah of Gladwin;
three daughters, Bonnie and husband Dwain Grant, Louise Wilderdyke and soul
mate David Stachowiak, and Mary Bruner and soul mate, Joe Burrill, all of Beaverton;
two brothers, Charles Whitman of Sanford, and Forrest Whitman of Freeland; 13
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Duane
Koontz officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice. CARL CHRISTIAN BRUNNI
(11 MAR 1848 - 04 FEB 1922) CARL
CHRISTIAN BRUNNI Carl
Christian Brunni died Feb. 4, after a long illness at his home in Sage
township, aged 73 years, 10 months and 22 days. He was born March 11, 1848, in
Germany and located on his present farm in Sage township 15 years ago. He is
survived by his wife, four sons, C. C. Brunni and Jesse Brunni of Gladwin, and
David Brunni of Van Wert, Ohio, and Curt Brunni of Ohio City, Ohio, two
daughters, Mrs. Lorean Lake of Gladwin and Mrs. Gilbert Custer of Van Wert,
Ohio; a sister, Mrs. S. A. Walton of Chase; a brother Henry Brunni of Ohio
City, Ohio. Services
were held at the home Monday afternoon at 12:30 conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith.
Gladwin County Record dated 2-9/1922 Column - Page - 5. ------------------------------------------------------- CARL
CHRISTIAN BRUNNI Carl
Christian Brunni was born in Wertenber, Germany, Mar. 11, 1848. He came with
his parents to this country in infancy and settled in Winesburg, Holmes county,
Ohio. On June 11, 1871, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jenette Walcutt. To
this union were born 11 children, all surviving him but one who preceded him to
the great beyond in 1907. In
1906 he moved with his family to Gladwin county, Mich., where he lived until
his death which occurred Feb. 4, 1922, at the age of 73 years, 10 months, 23
days. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and 10 children---Mrs. Loren Lake,
Mrs. Clarence Koontz, Charles Oliver and Jesse Brunni of Gladwin, Mich., Mrs.
Gilbert Custer, Mrs. Glenn Raller, Wilbur David and Curtis Brunni, Van Wert,
Ohio; one brother and two sisters, Henry Brunni of Ohio City, Ohio, Mrs. S. A.
Walton of Chase, Mich., Mrs. J. J. Paulin of Anderson, Ind.; 28 grandchildren;
seven great grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors. He
was a kind husband, a loving father, and a true friend to all. He was ever
ready to do good and help all who needed aid. Although he suffered a long time
he was very patient. Early
in life he commenced to make the Bible a study and suceeded in mastering the
deeper mysteries of that great book. This knowledge gave him his great faith
and hope in Christ and was a great comfort to him and his family and friends in
his last days here on earth. Gladwin County Record dated 2-16/1922 Column - 4
Page - 5. CHARLES HENRY BRUNNI,
SR (4 OCT 1873 - 15 MARCH 1938) SERVICES HELD FOR
POPULAR GLADWIN RESIDENT THURS. Charles Henry Brunni died at his home in
Gladwin Tuesday at the age of 64. He had been in poor health for about a year.
Charlie as he was always known about town, was of a genial disposition and
during the months he was confined at home was cheerful through it all and ready
to give a cordial handshake to those who called. Mr. Brunni was born October 4,
1873, and married Rhoda Ross February 14, 1895. Born to their union were eight
children, six boys and two girls. One son and both daughters preceded their
father in death. They moved to Montcalm county in 1905, where
they resided until coming to Gladwin county in 1915. They first lived on his
father's farm in Sage township and two years later moved to the Dull farm in
Grout township, where they resided until coming to Gladwin in the spring of
1926. Mr. Brunni was a member of F. & A. M. and also a member of Gladwin
I.O.O.F. No. 177. He served as city marshall for several years. Surviving him, besides his wife, are five
sons, Dale of Rhodes, Charles Henry, Elmer Earl, Ralph Ross and Kenneth David
of Gladwin; three brothers, Wilbur and Curtis of Ohio City, Ohio, Jesse Brunni
of Gladwin; four sisters, Mrs. Loren Lake and Mrs. Clarence Koontz of Gladwin,
Mrs. Gilbert Custer of Van West, Ohio, and Mrs. G. M. Roller of Ohio City,
Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev.
Karl Keefer at the Rogers Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1938 Column -
7 Page - 1 HARRY D. BRUNNI (ABT.
1895 - 3 JAN 1934) MI CARPENTERS MATE 2ND CLASS JAMES HENRY BRUNNI (12
MAR 1918 - 25 APRIL 1936) JAMES HENRY BRUNNI DIES AT HOSPITAL Services were held at the Evangelical church at Smith Creek Tuesday
afternoon at two oclock for James Henry Brunni. Rev. L. A. Ruegesgger gave the
prayer and read the scripture lesson. The sermon was by Rev. Grant L. Jordan.
Music was by boys of the 4-H club, directed by George W. Taylor, county school
commissioner. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Son of Samuel J. and Mary E. Brunni, he was born March 12, 1918, in Sage
township. He died Saturday, April 25, at the U. of M. hospital, Ann Arbor,
after a brief illness. He was baptized by Rev. John H. Cornelius April 21,
1918. He graduated from the Smith Creek school in 1934 and has since worked on
the farm with his parents. He was one of the first members of the 4-H club, and
very much interested in nature and agriculture. He is survived by his parents,
one brother, Eldon, five aunts and five uncles. Gladwin County Record dated
4-29/1936 Column 2 Page 1. JENNIE GENEVA BRUNNI
(25 SEP 1923 - 17 APRIL 1982) Jennie Geneva Brunni,
58, of Gladwin, died Saturday, April 17, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following
a long illness. Born in Gladwin County on Septmeber 25, 1923, she worked on the
assembly line at Continental Motor Co in Muskegon until retiring in 1973. She
was a veteran of World War II. Miss Brunni was a member of the American Legion
531 in Copemish and U.A.W. Local 113 in Muskegon. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Jennie Keyser
of Gladwin; her father, Elmer Brunni of Barryton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brokoff
and Mrs. Maxine Roberson of Gladwin and Mrs. Phyllis Sweebe of Kent, Wash.; and
one brother, Richard Brunni of Grand Rapids. A brother, Leo Brunni, preceded
her in death in 1969. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Marilyn Dressel officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY KOREA KENNETH DAVID BRUNNI
(26 AUG 1911 - 11 SEP 1998) Kenneth D. Brunni,
87, of Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 at the Grand Rapids Veterans Home
after a short illness. He was born Aug. 26, 1911 in Big Rapids. Kenneth married
Alpha Folts in 1971. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a race horse
groomer and handyman. Besides his wife he is survived by two
stepsons, Bob and Ted Folts of Gladwin; one step-daughter, and Anita Ripke of
Sanford; and five stepgrandchildren, Doug Folts, Linda Ulch, Correna Shukait,
Lisa Ripke, and Lisa Govea; one nephew, Richard, and three nieces, Ruth
Brokoff, Maxine Roberson, and Phyllis Sweebe. He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Norma and Wanda, and five brothers, Elmer, Dale, Ralph, Charles, and Harry. A
memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gladwin Church of
the Nazerence with Pastor John Koffman officiating. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to any veterans home or
the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 09-16/1998 Column - 3
Page - 2 MARY ELIZABETH
(MCGUIRE) BRUNNI (23 MARCH 1892 - 19 MARCH 1951) MRS. BRUNNI LOSES
LIFE IN ACCIDENT GLADWIN CO. WELFARE
AGENT INSTANTLY KILLED; THREE OTHERS ARE HURT. Funeral services will be held Thursday
afternoon for Mrs. Mary E. Brunni, 58, who was killed Monday in an automobile
accident eight and a half miles north of Gladwin. Three others were injured in
the head on crash that took Mrs. Brunni's life. The mishap occured near the top
of a incline on the Round Lake Road. Injured were Harold McKee, 56, of Route 3,
Prudenville, who suffered a broken leg and laceratoins; Mrs. Nellie McKee, 54,
his wife, who received facial lacerations; Dennis McGuire, 64, of Gladwin,
facial lacerations. Mr. McKee is in the Gladwin Hospital and Mrs. McKee was
released Tuesday morning. Mr. McGuire was not hospitalized. The cars were driven by Mr. McGuire, who is
a brother of Mrs. Brunni, and Mr. McKee. For the past 11 years Mrs. Brunni has
been county welfare agent. A funeral mass was held at the Sacred Heart
church this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The funeral service will be held on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Fr.
Michael Wolf officiating. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. A Rosary
will be held at 8:30 this evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Brunni was born in Hamilton township,
Clare County, on March 23, 1892, the daughter of Patrick and Ellen McGuire. She
married Jess Brunni on April 26, 1916, in Gladwin. Mr. Brunni passed away in
1940. Surviving are one son, Eldon, of Pigeon; two
brothers, Dennis and James McGuire, of Clare county; one sister, Mrs. Hazel
Alward, of Gladwin; also two grandchildren. A son, James, preceded his mother
in death in 1936. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1951 Column - 2 Page - 1 O. CHARLES
"CARL" CHRISTIAN BRUNNI (11 MARCH 1849 - 4 FEB 1922) CARL CHRISTIAN BRUNNI Carl Christian Brunni died Feb. 4, after a long illness at his home in
Sage township, aged 73 years, 10 months and 22 days. He was born March 11, 1848,
in Germany and located on his present farm in Sage township 15 years ago. He is
survived by his wife, four sons, C. C. Brunni and Jesse Brunni of Gladwin, and
David Brunni of Van Wert, Ohio, and Curt Brunni of Ohio City, Ohio, two
daughters, Mrs. Lorean Lake of Gladwin and Mrs. Gilbert Custer of Van Wert,
Ohio; a sister, Mrs. S. A. Walton of Chase; a brother Henry Brunni of Ohio
City, Ohio. Services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 12:30 conducted by
Rev. E. T. Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 2-9/1922 Column - Page - 5. ------------------------------------------------------- CARL CHRISTIAN BRUNNI Carl Christian Brunni was born in Wertenber, Germany, Mar. 11, 1848. He
came with his parents to this country in infancy and settled in Winesburg,
Holmes county, Ohio. On June 11, 1871, he was united in marriage to Sarah
Jenette Walcutt. To this union were born 11 children, all surviving him but one
who preceded him to the great beyond in 1907. In 1906 he moved with his family to Gladwin county, Mich., where he lived
until his death which occurred Feb. 4, 1922, at the age of 73 years, 10 months,
23 days. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and 10 children---Mrs. Loren
Lake, Mrs. Clarence Koontz, Charles Oliver and Jesse Brunni of Gladwin, Mich., Mrs.
Gilbert Custer, Mrs. Glenn Raller, Wilbur David and Curtis Brunni, Van Wert,
Ohio; one brother and two sisters, Henry Brunni of Ohio City, Ohio, Mrs. S. A.
Walton of Chase, Mich., Mrs. J. J. Paulin of Anderson, Ind.; 28 grandchildren;
seven great grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors. He was a kind husband, a loving father, and a true friend to all. He was
ever ready to do good and help all who needed aid. Although he suffered a long
time he was very patient. Early in life he commenced to make the Bible a study and suceeded in
mastering the deeper mysteries of that great book. This knowledge gave him his
great faith and hope in Christ and was a great comfort to him and his family
and friends in his last days here on earth. Gladwin County Record dated
2-16/1922 Column - 4 Page - 5. OLIVER AUSTIN BRUNNI
(15 MAY 1878 - 7 DEC 1922) Oliver Austin Brunni
was born at Vendocia, Van Wert county, Ohio, May 15, 1878, and departed this
life Dec. 7, 1922, aged 44 years, 6 months and 22 days. Oct. 16, 1906, he was
united in marriage to Miss Amanda L. Wright of Mercer county, Ohio. They lived
in Van Wert county about one year and then they moved to Gladwin county, Mich.,
and settled at Smith Creek. Mr. Brunni case was a very unusual one, but it was
believed that his illness and death were caused from an injury in the head,
caused by a horse kicking him about seven years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amanda
Brunni, his mother, Mrs. Sarah Brunni, five brothers, Chas. and Jesse of
Gladwin, Curtis, David and Wilbur of Van Wert, Ohio, four sisters, Mrs. Glenn
Roller, Mrs. Loren Lake and Mrs. Clarence Koontz of Gladwin, and Mrs. Gilbert
Custer of Van Wert, besides a host of other relatives and friends. His father
and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Dec. 10 from the
Evangelical church at Smith Creek, conducted by the Rev. L. F. Burkey. He was
laid to rest beside his father in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-14/1922 Column - 5 Page - 5 RHODA ELIZABETH
(ROSS) BRUNNI (1873 - 1 APRIL 1938) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. CHAS. BRUNNI Mrs. Charles Brunni died at her home here
Friday at the age of 64 years. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ross, she was born
in Chelby county, Illinois, in 1873. Services were conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer
Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Funeral Home, with interment at the Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1938 Column - 5 Page 1 RICHARD E. BRUNNI (4 APR 1927 - 4 SEP 2008) Richard E. Brunni, 81,
of Grand Rapids, passed away Sept. 4, 2008 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
following a long illness. He was born April 4, 1927 in Gladwin to Elmer and
Jennie (Smith) Brunni. He was a factory worker at Dow Chemical and a horse
trainer. He served in the United States Army for eight years. He had lived in
Grand Rapids since 1981, previously residing in Franklin, Tennesee. Richard is survived
by his sisters, Ruth Brokoff of Gladwin, Maxine (Frank) Roberson of Gladwin,
and Phyliss (Robert) Sweebe of Decatur, Alabama. He was preceded in death by
his brother, Leo Brunni; and sisster, Geneva Brunni. Funeral services were
held Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin with
Pastor Matthew Schultz officiating. He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. Memorial contributions can be made to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/2008. SAMUEL JESSE BRUNNI
(28 MARCH 1887 - 27 APRIL 1940) JESSE BRUNNI DIES
SATURDAY IN ANN ARBOR Samuel Jesse Brunni died Saturday, April 27,
at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, after several weeks illness. Jesse
Brunni was born March 28, 1887 in Van Wert county, Ohio, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Brunni and came with them to Gladwin in 1907. On April 26, 1916 he
was married to Mary Elizabeth McGuire and to them were born two children. One
son James Henry preceded him in death. Surviving him are his wife, Mary Elizabeth,
one son Eldon J., four sisters, Loretta Lake and Bertha Koontz of Gladwin,
Myrtle Custer of Van Wert and Flossie Roller of Ohio City, Ohio; two brothers
Curtis and Wilbur of Van Wert, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the
Smith Creek Church with Rev. Karl Keefer conducting the services. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-01/1940 Column - 3 Page - 1 WANDA MENOTA (FINCH)
BRUNNI (10 MARCH 1897 - 13 JAN 1970) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
MRS. BRUNNI Mrs. Wanda Brunni, 72, of Gladwin, died
January 13, 1970, in the Saginaw General Hospital following an illness of
several years. Born in Gladwin, on March 10, 1897, she had spent her life here. The former Wanda Finch, she was married to
Harry Brunni, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Ann
Brunni, of Whitter, Calif.; and one son, Sgt. Russell, of Ft. Hood, Texas. Rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen will officiate and burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-14/1970 Column
- 3 Page - 1 CHARLIE L. BRUSHABER
(5 APR 1904 16 DEC 2007) Charlie Brushaber BRUSHABER, Charlie - Age 103, of Flushing, formerly of Gladwin, died
Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Hyde Park Assisted Living. A memorial service will
be held in Gladwin in the spring. Mr. Brushaber was born April 5, 1904 in
Beaverton, Michigan, the son of John and Pearl (Taylor) Brushaber. He retired
from Dow Chemical and later by the Gladwin County Road Commission. He was a
huge Detroit Tiger Baseball fan and an avid hunter. Surviving are 3 children,
Fame (Groves) and husband Jim Jones of Olsmar,FL, Wilma Lohman of Texas, Darwin
and wife Shirley Brushaber of Palmetto, FL; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road
Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. FRED H. BRUSHABER, JR
(4 OCT 1906 - 18 AUG 1987) Fred H. Brushaber,
80, of 2900 W. Youngs Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Bay Medical
Center, Bay City, after a short illness. Born in Cheboygan Oct. 4, 1906, he had
spent most of his life in Gladwin County and farmed. Mr. Brushaber and the
former Nellie Hinkley were married Dec. 18, 1926, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Frank of Newaygo and Lavon (Bud) of Pinellas Park, Fla.; one daughter, Bessie
Ritchie of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ida Snider of Saginaw and Mrs. Anna Colbeck
of St. Charles; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Kauffman officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-26/1987
Column - 4 Page - 2 NELLIE M. (HINKLEY)
BRUSHABER (10 NOV 1906 - 22 JAN 1997) NELLIE M. BRUSHABER Nellie M. Brushaber, 90, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997 at the
Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a short illness. Born Nov. 10, 1906 in
Gladwin, she was a homemaker all of her life.-Nellie was a member of Gladwin
Eagles Aux., Aerie 3292 and VFW Auxiliary, Post 11275 of Gladwin. The former Nellie
M. Hinkley married Fred H. Brushaber on Dec. 18, 1926 in Flint. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 1987. Surviving are two sons, Frank and wife Marjorie of Newaygo, Lavon (Bud)
and wife Lucy of Pinellas Park, Fla.; one sister, Myrtle Mason of Gaylord; 10 grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Bessie Ritchie, Oct. 20, 1993. A special Eagles memorial
service was held at 8 p.m. Friday. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Kaufman officiating. Burial was in Cemetery,
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 1-29/1997 Column 5 Page 2. OPAL BRUSHABER (1908
- 1995) ARTHUR BUCK (24 APR
1916 24 APR 1916) CHESTER A. BUCK (15
NOV 1882 15 AUG 1960) RITES THURSDAY FOR C. A. BUCK Chester A. Buck, 77, well known Gladwin resident and businessman for the
past 22 years, died at his home Monday evening after an illness of two months.
Born on November 15, 1882 in Hensdale, N. Y. he married Lois Knox in Beaverton
on January 24, 1915. An ardent trout fisherman and hunter before his illness, Mr. Buck was one
of the organizers and charter members of the Gladwin County Sportsmens Club
and served for several years as the membership chairman. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge in Stanton. Surviving are his wife Lois; two sisters; Mrs. Helen Miller and Mr.
Beatrice Mann of Stanton. Funeral services are Thursday, August 18 at 2 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Asa Keele officiating and burial in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-17/1960 Column 4 Page 1. LOUISE B.
"LOIS" (PUTMAN) BUCK (2 AUG 1897 26 NOV 1974) Mrs. Louise Buck, 84, died Tuesday, November 26, in Butterworth Hospital,
Grand Rapids. Surviving are a daughter, a brother, and 2 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Saturday in the Metcalf Funeral Home and burial was
in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Buck and her husband Amos, made their home at Clear Lake Ranch,
Roscommon County, from 1941 to 1954, and were founders of Mid-Forest Lodge.
When it was sold in 1954, they returned to Grand Rapids. Mr. Buck served
several years in the 1930-40s as road commissioner in Roscommon County.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-4/1974 Column 4 Page 5. FRANK W. BUDAI (2
APRIL 1897 - 19 JAN 1966) SERVICES HELD FOR
FRANK W. BUDAI Services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home for Frank W. Budai, 68, of Secord Township, who died
suddenly last Wednesday at his home. Born in Yugoslavia on April 2, 1897. He
came to Gladwin County in 1934 form Detroit. Mr. Budai was a veteran of WW I.
He was employed by Cadillac Motor Co. for 19 years and farmed after coming to
Gladwin County. On Oct. 18, 1930, he married the former Anna Mohr in Rochester. Surviving are his wife; two sons, James, of
Secord Township and Robert, of Flint; one brother, Stephen, of Livonia; and one
sister, Mrs. Julia Odor, of Florida. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-26/1966 Column - 6 Page - 1 JAMES W. BUDAI (26
APRIL1936 - 12 DEC 1996) JAMES W. BUDAI James W. Budai, 60, of Gladwin, died suddenly, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996 at
his home, Born April 26, 1936 in Gladwin, he resided here all his life. Mr.
Budai married the former Diane K. Boillat, April 7, 1966 in West Branch. He had
been employed by Michigan Bell and Ameritech as an installer-repairman for 40 years, retiring in June 1994. He was also a member of the Secord Township
Zoning Board. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, William Budai of Bowling
Green, Ohio; 2 daughters, Carrie and husband Christopher Warren and Melissa and
husband Christopher O'Connell, all of Midland; his mother, Anna Johnson of Gladwin; one brother, Robert and wife Gail of Las
Vegas, Nev.; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel
with the Rev. Glenn Lee officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to
Family Life Radio. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1996 Column 5 Page 7. MARGARET BUECHNER (27
MAY 1922 8 JUNE 1999) MARGARET BUECHNER Margaret Buechner, of Midland, passed away on June 8 last year at home. She
was born May 27, 1922 in Hannover, Germany, to Wilhelm and Martha (Soeffge)
Voss. A teacher and choir director, she came to the United States in 1951 to become
a citizen in 1961, and is known worldwide as an accomplished composer of a new
format of symphonic music, and creator of symphonic story ballets. She is survived by her manager and dearest friend, Werner Buechner, of
Midland. Friends, former students and the admirers of her music were invited to
attend, at the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Tuesday at 2 p.m. the graveside
commemoration of her death and the consecration of her imposing grave monument
crowned by the American Eagle. Officiant was Pastor Timothy Verity of the
Gladwin Our Savior Lutheran Church. Gladwin County Record dated 6-9/1999 Column
5 Page 2. WERNER BUECHNER (1918
- 2001) DENNIS L. BUFFORD, SR
(21 JUNE 1913 29 JAN 1990) DENNIS BUFFORD SR. Dennis L. Bufford
Sr., 76, of 3777 Peninsular Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 29, 1990,
in Anderson, Mo.,
following heart surgery. Born in Owosso, June 21, 1913, he moved to Gladwin
County in 1977 from Trenton. Mr. Bufford was employed for 41 years by Great
Lakes Steel until retiring in 1977. He was a Gladwin High School sports
enthusiast. Mr. Bufford and the former Helen Snyder were married Nov. 9, 1940,
in Napoleon, Ohio. Besides his wife, he
is survived by one son, Dennis Jr. of Anderson, Mo.; 2 daughters, Carol Barling
of Woodhaven and Janice
Fite of Wyandotte; 2 sisters, Ruth Voulemenous, Sun Lake, Ariz, and Margaret
Mazei of Miami, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were, held
Saturday from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin High School Athletic
Association. Gladwin County Record dated 2-7/1990 Column 2 Page 2. CHARLES ROY BURGESS (12
JUNE 1887 24 AUG 1936) Burned to Death LEATONVILLEMr. and
Mrs. William Beech and daughters of Leatonville, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bronson, Mr. and Mrs.
T. Burgess, Mrs. Jake Martin of Whittemore, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stickney and children of Flint and
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Heisey and sons of Butman attended the funeral service of Roy Burgess at
Midland. Mr. Burgess was burned to death when the Burgess residence was
destroyed by fire. Gladwin
County Record dated 9-2/1936 Column 1 Page 5. MI PFC 126 INF 32 DIV
CO B RED ARROW DIV. WWI PHOEBE (STEINHOFF) BURGESS (17 JAN 1854 7 MARCH 1917) Mrs. Phebe Burgess
died Oct. 30, 1919, at their home on North Antler street. She was born Feb. 19,
1856, in Ontario, and was aged 63 years, eight months and 11 days, and has been
a resident of Gladwin county 25 years. Services were held at
the Methodist Episcopal church Monday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev.
J. H. Cornelius, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Charles Small of Midland and Mrs. Addie Gill of Gladwin;
three sons Harry of Owosso and Ezra and Roy of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-6/1919 Column - 4 Page - 4. RANSOM W. BURGESS (13
SEP 1893 - 6 FEB 1964) BRIEF ILLNESS TAKES
R. W. BURGESS Funeral services were held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church for Ransom W. Burgess, 70, who died
Thursday at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a short illness.
The Rev. Aaron D. Hyde officiated and burial was in Highland Mausoleum,
Gladwin. Born in Moores Junction, Arenac County, on
Sept. 13, 1893, he was married to the former Ellen Ogg in Beaverton in 1926. A
veteran of World War 1, he had operated a grocery store and meat market in
Beaverton many years until his retirement. Prior to that he was employed in
Gladwin markets. A Beaverton resident for 50 years, he was a member of the
Masonic Lodge, Beaverton Presbyterian Church, Beaverton American Legion Post
and the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; two sons,
James, of Beaverton, and Kenneth, of Midland; and one daughter, Mrs. Nelson
Davis, of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Leo Paquet, of Mackinaw City; and six
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1 JAMES RUSSELL BURKE
(22 APRIL 1895 - 26 JAN 1946) RUSSELL BURKE DIES
SUDDENLY James Russell Bourke, 50, died at the
Saginaw General Hospital, on Saturday, January 26, after a short illness.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 10 a.m., from the Sacred Heart church
in Gladwin. Burial took place in the Highland cemetery. Rev. Fr. Eugene Forbes,
nephew of Mr. Bourke, of Ottawa University, Rev. Fr. Albert Baumann, and Rev.
Fr. K. E. McGinn officiated. The Rev. Fr. Norbert Forbes, another nephew, acted
as Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Bourke was born in Gladwin township, on
April 22, 1895, and has lived in the county nearly all of his life. HE was a
veteran of World War I, and at the time of his death was employed by the
Michigan State Highway Department. On August 3, 1920, he was married to Miss
Marie Kane, in Gladwin. The first ten years of their married life were spent in
Saginaw, after which they returned to Gladwin county. Surviving are his wife; four sisters, Mrs.
Joseph Sullivan, and Mrs. Eugene Forbes, of Saginaw, Mrs. Guy Seymour, of
Ypsilanti, and Mrs. John Patterson, of Sebewaing; and one brother, Justin
Bourke, of Miami, Florida. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1946 Column - 5
Page - 1 SFC 23 SANITARY SQ MD
WWI MARIE C. (KANE) BURKE
(1896 - 1979) ROBERT BURKET (31
MARCH 1913 - 24 AUG 1926) BOY STRUCK BY AUTO INJURIES ARE FATAL ROBERT BURKET, 13, NEAR OBERLIN WALKS IN FRONT OF CAR BY ACCIDENT DID NOT REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS AND PASSED AWAY NEXT NIGHT AT HOSPITAL, BAY
CITY Robert Burket, 13-year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rowley, met with a
fatal accident Sunday evening between 5 and 6 o'clock in front of their home on
M-18, just west of Oberlin in Sherman township. With seven other boys he had
been swimming and one the way home were given a ride by a neighbor, Ahmed
Alley. The other boys had been left at their home before they arrived at the
Rowley home. Mr. Alley stopped on the right side of the road to let the boy
out. In getting out he stumbled on one knee into the ditch, but got up quickly
and ran with his head bent over, which was a habit he had, around the back of
the car directly in front of another car coming from the opposite direction,
driven by A. W. Bronson of Holly, Mich., which struck the boy throwing him into
the air and carrying him several rods before they could stop the car. Mr.
Bronson had no chance to avoid the accident, but stopped his car at once,
picked up the boy and rushed him to Gladwin wher he was taken care of by Dr. G.
E. Grover. Monday evening he was taken by his mother to Mercy hospital, Bay City,
where they arrived at about 10:30. The boy died about one o'clock, not having
regained consciousness after being struck by the car. The body was brought back
to Gladwin Tuesday and taken to the home at Oberlin. Funeral services will be
held at the home this afternoon at one o'clock and at the M.E. church at
Gladwin about 2:30 conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer. Burial in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-26/1926 Column - 4 Page - 1. GWENIEVERE I. (ROBE) BURKHART
(16 FEB 1918 1 DEC 1993) Gwen R. Burkhart, 75. of 202 W. Deer St., Gladwin. Died Wednesday, Dec.
1. 1993, at her winter home in Tucson. Ariz., after a long illness. She was born in
Amiote, Kan., Feb. 16, 1918, and moved to Gladwin in the mid 1940s. She was
associated with Burkhart Insurance Agency of Gladwin and was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church and several
civic activities in Gladwin. She was a pink lady at the University of Arizona
Hospital in Tucson. The former Gwenievere Robe, she was married to Orval Burkhart June 28,
1940, in Kansas City, Kan. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 sons, William and Bruce of
Gladwin, Lt. Cot John of Alexandria, Va. and Thomas of Saginaw; one sister,
Geraldine Beasley of DesMoines of Iowa; 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home; Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Deane Wyllys officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the church or the Arthritis Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 12-8/1993
Column 2 Page 2. ORVAL D. BURKHART (26
OCT 1916 10 DEC 1998) ORVAL D. BURKHART Orval D. Burkhart, 83, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland after a long illness. Born Oct. 26, 1916 in
Unionville, Mo., he lived in Gladwin County since 1941 and previously lived in Cadillac. Orval married the former Gwen Robe, June
28, 1940 in Kansas City, Kan. She preceded him in death Dec. 1, 1993. He worked
as a manager at Dalquist Five and Dime Store, from 1941 until Feb. 1, 1953. In
1953, he purchased Boarders Insurance in Gladwin, operating it as the Burkhart
Insurance Agency, retiring from there Jan. 1, 1993. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II in the 2nd
Armored Division. He earned two purple hearts. Orval was a member of the
Gladwin Rotary (past president and Paul Harris Fellow); Gladwin Masonic Lodge (32nd degree Mason); member of the El
Khurafeh Shrine Club in Saginaw; served on the Gladwin Hospital Board; was
instrumental in Gladwin's Industrial Park; volunteer fireman; member of the board of directors for First of America/Mid Mich Bank; and
was also a member of the Gladwin Airport Commission. Surviving are four sons, William R. and wife Margaret, and Bruce and wife
Marilyn, all of Gladwin, Col. John (retired U.S. Air Force) and wife Denise of
Monument, Colo., and Thomas and wife Sherry of Saginaw; five grandchildren; and
six great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist
Church, Gladwin, with Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery. A Masonic service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions
can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Kidney Foundation, or Heart Association.
Arrangements were in charge of Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-16/1998 Column 1 Page 2. WILLIAM R.
"BILL" BURKHART (17 FEB 1941 - 17 DEC 2003) William
Bill R. Burkhart, 62, of Gladwin, passed away Dec. 17, 2003 at Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born Feb. 17, 1941 to Orval and Gwen
(Robe)Burkhart in Cadillac, Michigan. Bill graduated from Central Michigan
University in 1963 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, and became
owner and operator of Burkhart Insurance Company in 1967. He
retired in 1996 after 29 years.He was a Gladwin County resident for most of his
life and a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Gladwin School Board, charter
member of Gladwin Lions Club, Member of the Nine Point Hunt Club of Gladwin,
and Gladwin Rotary. He married Margaret (Saulsbury) Burkhart on Aug. 26, 1961
in Gladwin. He is survived by his wife; son, William (Kelly) Burkhart of Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina; Daughters, Stefanie (Mark) Bayer of Grand Rapids and
Stacy (Todd) Woodbury of Gladwin; grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Burkhart of
Myrtle Beach, Ryan and Austin Bayer of Grand Rapids, and Sam, Jay and Cal
Woodbury of Gladwin; niece, Nicole Vallance of Colorado Springs, Colorado;
nephew, Justin Burkhart of Frisco, Colorado; and brothers John (Denise)
Burkhart of Monument, Colorado, Thomas (Sherry) Burkhart of Saginaw and Bruce
Burkhart of Gladwin. He was predeceased by his parents. Funeral
services were held Dec. 20, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Mary Jo
Schuetz officiating. The burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Mid-Michigan
Hospice, or Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. More on page 11a JEROME BURLEY (1883 -
17 MAY 1909) Jerome Burley was
found dead sitting in his chair Monday at 5 p.m. at the home of Edgar Edick
where he has made his home for several years. Deceased was an old soldier,
unmarried, and was thought to be about 77 years old. He was a pioneer resident
of Gladwin township, and had been blind and nearly helpless a long time. The
remains were brought to Hanna & Bradley's undertaking rooms Tuesday
afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church today at 2
p.m. in charge of the G.A.R. post with sermon by Rev. H. J. Nicholls. Remains
were interred in the soldiers' plot in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-20/1909 Column - 5 Page - 4 PVT F 27 MI INF CIVIL
WAR CHARLES L. BURNS (28
OCT 1911 - 26 APRIL 1997) CHARLES L. BURNS Charles L. Burns, 85, of Gladwin, died Saturday, April 26, 1997 at the
Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born Oct. 28, 1911 in Juniata County, Pa. to
William and Pearl Felmlee Burns, he was a veteran of World War II and a member
of VFW Post 7303. He also belonged to the Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 F &
AM. Charles married the former Neva Card, April 12, 1943 in Flint. They moved
to Gladwin in 1946. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Darla and husband
Jeffery Evans of Alaska; two sisters, Mary Ogg of Gladwin and Lona Love of Midland;
three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home with
Father Rick Houghton officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. A VFW
Memorial was conducted by Post 7303. Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish
Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 4-30/1997 Column 4 Page 2. NEVA (CARD) BURNS
(1918 - ?) BARBARA BURNSIDE
(1855 - 1934) JAMES B. BURT (20 AUG
1832 - 14 JAN 1915) PASSES AWAY AT RIPE
AGE AT SAGINAW --- BROUGHT TO GLADWIN FOR BURIAL James B. Burt died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Keyser, in Saginaw, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
of paralysis, having been an invalid for many years. He was from the state of
New York, was born August 20, 1832, and was aged 82 years, four months and 25
days. He was a resident of Gladwin 13 years, coming here from Chesaning. In
August he went to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Keyser in Saginaw. The body
was brought to Gladwin Friday and taken to the home of his son, Louis Burt,
where services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. John
W. Hayward. Interment in Highland cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one son,
Louis Burt, and two daughters Mrs. Frank Keyser of Saginaw and Mrs. Lewis
Birdsall of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1915 Column - 4 Page - 5 (QUESTIONABABLE IF
SERVED) CIVIL WAR? LORA BURTON (17 AUG
1900 - 18 APRIL 1975) IDA A. (HOFFMAN) BUSCHLEN
(2 MARCH 1880 - 14 SEP 1972) Mrs. Ida Buschlen,
92, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Freir Care Home. Born in
Germany on March 2, 1880, she had lived in Gladwin County since 1907. She was
married to Peter Buschlen in Huron
County on June 12, 1907. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1956. Mrs. Buschlen was a life-time member of the
former Riley Evangelical Church. Surviving are one son, William of Gladwin;
five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. One son, Edward, also preceded
her in death in July 1932. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews
Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Palmer officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-14/1972 Column - 6 Page - 2 ELIZA BUSH (ABT. 1846
- 25 NOV 1924) Eliza Bush, wife of
Alva Bush, aged 78 years, died Nov. 25, 1924, at her home west of the river.
Funeral services were held at the undertaking rooms Friday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Stanley Thayer. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-11/1924 Column - 4 Page - 4 JOHN L. BUSH (5 MAY
1922 - 14 JAN 1984)
John L. Bush, 61, of
Detroit, died Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Allen Park Convalescent Home following
a long illness. Born in Butman Township on May 5, 1922, he graduated from
Gladwin High School and attended Central Michigan University. He was a clerk
for Wayne County Records Dept. for 30 years and a veteran of World War II where
he received 4 bronze stars. Surviving are 2 brothers, Henry of Euclid,
Ohio and Bill of St. George, Utah; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Ann Summers and Mrs.
Olga Endert of Gladwin and Mrs. Lydia Lewis of Detroit. Rites were held today,
Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev.
William Winter officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-18/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY WWII (Midland Daily News,
Jan 17, 1984) John L. Bush, 61, of
Detroit died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1984, at the Allen Park Convalescent Home
following a long illness. He was born May 5,
1922, in Butman Township, Gladwin County.
He was a veteran of World War II, earning four bronze stars. He was
retired from the Wayne County Records Department in Detroit following 30 years
of service. He leaves his
brothers, Henry Busch of Euclid, Ohio, and Bill Busch of St. George, Utah;
sisters, Mrs. Ann Summers and Mrs. Olga Endert, both of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lydia
Lewis of Detroit. Services will be 11
a.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Homes Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. William
Winter officiating. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9
to 11 a. m Wednesday. THEODORE R. BUSH
(1913 - 14 NOV 1944) SOLDIER BURIAL IS
SUNDAY Reburial services for Pfc. Theodore Bush
will be held at the Zion Lutheran church at Oberlin, Sunday, June 12, at 2:30
o'clock. Interment will be in Highland cemetery. Pfc. Bush was the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Leo Bush and was killed in action in Germany on November 14, 1944, at
the age of 31 years. MI PFC 12 INF 4 DIV
WWII CHESTER L. BUSHONG
(15 JAN 1949 - 6 JUNE 1976) Chester L. Bushong,
27, of Midland, died Sunday, June 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Born in
Gladwin on January 15, 1949, he worked in Midland as a carpenter the past year,
and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion
Berryhill Post 165 of Midland, and of the Eagles Club of All-Bright Shores. He graduated from Gladwin High School in
1967, and was married to the former Sherry Dapprich in Sanford on March 1,
1969. Surviving are his wife, Sherry; three children, Brian, Michelle and
Kevin, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bushong of Gladwin; two
brothers, Robert of Butte, Montana and Tom of Midland; and three sisters, Mrs.
Ken (Betty) Clark, Mrs. Jack (Mary Ellen) Sherlock and Debra Bushong, all of
Gladwin. Services are to be held today, Wednesday, at
the Mathew's Funeral Home in Gladwin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Lindberg
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
06-09/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2 AMN US AIR FORCE
VIETNAM GROVER CLIFFORD BUSHONG
(16 OCT 1917 6 FEB 1983) (Midland Daily News,
Feb. 8, 1983) Grover C. Bushong,
65, 1890 West M-61, Gladwin, died Sunday in Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born Oct. 16,
1917, in Gladwin County and attended Gladwin schools. He married Nellie
Hilliard June 11, 1939, in Gladwin. He lived for several years in Montana,
returning to Gladwin in 1966. He had
worked as a journeynan pipefitter in construction and retired in 1974. He leaves his wife;
sons, Robert Bushong and Grover P. Bushong, both of Butte, Mont.; daughters
Betty Clark and Mrs. Jack (Mary Ellen) Sherlock, both of Gladwin, and Mrs.
William (Debbie) Platt of Midland; 20 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers,
John Bushong of Hart and Robert Bushong of Gladwin; and sister, Mary Thorington
of Gladwin. A son,
Chester Bushong, died in June 1976. Services will be at 1
p.m. Wednesday in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, the Rev. Carl Lindberg
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. JOHN LINDSAY BUSHONG
(23 JAN 1894 - 27 APRIL 1948) Services Friday for
John Bushong John Lindsay Bushong, 54, passed away at his
home in Grout township Tuesday afternoon, April 27. He had been in poor health
for some time. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Gladwin Methodist church, with the Rev. John Scott officiating. Burial
will be in Highland cemetery, under the auspices of the Gladwin Chapter
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Bushong, a resident of Gladwin county
for the past 33 years, was born in Putman county, Ohio on January 23, 1894. On
November 8, 1924 he married Miss Beulah Switzer, in Beaverton. Surviving
besided his wife, Beulah, are four daughters, Mrs. James Sanford of Saginaw,
Mrs. Winnifred MAXWELL of Freeland and Iris Dawn and Viola Jane, at home; one
brother, Charles E. Bushong, of Pontiac; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Richard of
Detroit and Mrs. Nellie Druley of Winegars. Gladwin County Record dated
04-28/1948 Column - 3 Page - 1 MI 1 SGT 337 INF 85
DIV WWI NELLIE M. (HILLIARD) BUSHONG (7 JAN 1920 19 SEP 2010) NELLIE M. BUSHONG Nellie M. Bushong,
90, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Spet. 19, 2010. She was born on Jan. 7,
1920, in Bremen, Ohio, to Chester and Mary Hilliard. Nellie was raised in
Sweetgrass, Montana, moving to Gladwin, Michigan during the Oil boom, where she
met and married Grover Bushong. They had six children, and she was a wonderful
wife and mother. She worked at Gladwin Manufacturing for several years. Nellie
then went to Ashcraft's and worked in the bakery for 10 years. After she
retired, she worked as a demo person at Ashcraft's. Besides spending time
with her family and friends,. Nellie's passion was baking cookies by the
dozens, which she enjoyed greatly giving away to many people, including total
strangers. She is survived by
her daughters; Betty (Joe) Coats, Mary Ellen (Jack) Sherlock, and Debbie (Bill)
Platt, all of Gladwin; 20 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great
great grandchildren; a brother: Ray Hilliard of Arizona; several nieces and
nephews; a very special niece: Linda Canham of Washington; brother and
sister-in-law: Pat and Jim Bushong of Gladwin; and many, many friends. She is preceded in
death by her husband: Grover; parents; 3 sons: Chet, Tom and Robert
"Bobcat"; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers. Funeral Services will
be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning
at 10 a.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeal Home in Gladwin. She will be laid to rest
at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09/22/2010. FRANCES G. (BALDWIN) BRYAN
(26 OCT 1933 - 19 JUNE 1996) FRANCES BRYAN Frances Bryan, 62, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at St.
Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw following a long Illness. The former Frances Baldwin was born
Oct. 26, 1933 in Meredith. She resided in Gladwin since moving from Flint. Surviving are 3 sons, William Bryan of Gladwin, Ray and wife Sherry
Stecher of Grand Blanc, and David Bryan of Davison; 3 daughters, Kathy Cochran
of Mt. Morris, Carrie Ludwig of Columbiaville, and Kelly and husband Russell
Hayes of Beaverton; 4 brothers, Richard Baldwin of Quincy, Ill., Donald Baldwin
of Coleman, and Terry and Gerry Koch, both of Millington. She was preceded
in death by 3 sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
chapel. The Rev. Donald Potter officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 6-26/1996 Column 1 Page 7. ENOCH BUZZELL (1872 -
9 MAY 1945) HOLD SERVICES FOR
GROUT PIONEER Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, for Enoch Buzzell, of Grout township, The Rev.
Jewell offficiated at the services, and burial took place at Highland cemetery.
Mr. Buzzell who died May 9, had been a resident of Gladwin county for 65 years.
born in 1862, he farmed in this area most of his life, and was a resident of
Grout township at the time of his death. He married Katie Campbell, April 2,
1898, in Gladwin. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, Freeman
and Loren, both of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Viola Dennings of Clare county; a
brother, Frank Buzzell, of Canada, and 21 grandchildren. Three other children,
Hugh, Florence and Stella Mae died previous to their father's death. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-16/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1 FLORENCE A. BUZZELL
(2 JAN 1906 - 9 NOV 1925) Florence Buzzell,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Buzzell, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Detmer at Prudenville, While dressing in the
morning, a blood vessel bursted in her head and she never regained
consciousness. She was born Jan. 2, 1906 in Grout township, and was aged 19
years, 10 months and seven days. She had spent all her life at home except part
of the past summer when she has been at Prudenville. She was a girl of energy,
always doing her part willingly, and found delight in doing for others as she
would be done by. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Enoch Buzzell, three brothers, Hugh, Freeman and Loren and one sister, Viola,
her grandfather, Alfred Buzzell, and many other relatives. Funeral services
were held at West Grout Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. Stanley
Thayer, Wednesdya afternoon at two o'clock. Burial in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1925 Column - 5 Page - 5 HUGH EARL BUZZELL (31
DEC 1898 - 19 FEB 1943) HUGH BUZZEL DIES
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Funeral services were held Monday at the
Rogers Funeral Home for Hugh Buzzel, 44, who died Friday night at Mercy
Hospital in Bay City, after a short illness of four days. Mr. Buzzel was born
December 31, 1898 in Grout township where he has since resided. In December of
1928 he married Alma M. Reinhardt and to them were born 11 children, three having
preceded their father in death. Mr. Buzzel having been an active member in
the community was treasurer of Grout township for two years, justice of peace
for one year; he was also treasurer of the school district for five years, and
trustee on the school board of the Gladwin Rural Agricultural School district
for three years. Surviving besides his wife are eight
children - Nora Irene, Ruby Mae, James Alfred, Susie Evelyn, Florence Addie,
Fred Lewis, Francis Henry and Alice Rose; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Enoch
Buzzel; two brothers, Freeman and Loren, all of Grout, one sister, Mrs. Clayton
Dennings of Clare county and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Monday with Rev. Ralph Milks of the Free Methodist Church officiating
and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1943
Column - 6 Page - 1 KATTIE MAY (CAMPBELL)
BUZZELL (1 JAN 1877 - 16 NOV 1953) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR
MRS. BUZZELL Mrs. Kattie Mae Buzzell, 76, passed away on
Monday, November 16, after 10 days illness. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the West Grout Free Methodist church.
The Rev. Dale Woods will officiate and burial will be made in Highland
cemetery. Friends may call at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Viola Dennings,
until noon on Thursday, when Mrs. Buzzell will be taken to the church. Kattie
Mae Campbell was born in Ontario, Canada, on January 1, 1877. She came to
Gladwin 58 years ago and was married here to Enoch Buzzell on April 3, 1898, Mr.
Buzzell died in 1945. Surviving are two sons, Loren Buzzell and
Freeman Buzzell, Grout township; one daughter, Mrs. Viola Dennings, Gladwin;
one brother, John Campbell, Kalkaska; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Shearer, Mrs.
Clara McGilvery, both of Gladwin; 23 grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
One son, Hugh, and two daughters, Florence and Stella, preceded their mother in
death. Her nephews will act as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated
11-18/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1 C'S DAVID E. CADY (03 JUN
1910 - 1987) David E. Cady, 77, of
5008 Russell St., Midland, died Thursday in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Gladwin June 3, 1910, he attended
Gladwin County Normal and taught school here.
Mr. Cady owned a gas station in Gladwin and then was a superintendent of
the pipefitters for Dow Corning Corp. until retiring in 1968. He was member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge
and a world traveler. Mr. Cady and the
former Grace Ritchie were married June 12, 1939, in Fargo, N.D. She preceded him in death July 14, 1983. Surviving are 2 daughters, Catherine Scott of
Belmont and Vernice Swope of Chicago, Ill.; one brother Melvin of Gladwin; 4
grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Rites were held
Monday at 11am from the Midland United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ira Bush officiated and burial was
in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials
may be made to the Michigan Lung Association.
Arrangements were in charge of the Ware-SmithWoolever Funeral Home. HELEN ETHEL (KANE)
CALHOON (1 APR 1892 - 2 FEB 1922) Helen Ethel Calhoon died Feb. 3, 1922 after a short illness at her home
in Grout township. She was born April 1, 1892 at Fosters, Mich., and with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kane, moved to her present home in her early
childhood. After her marriage to Ned R. Calhoun they resided in North Dakota
for several years but returned to Gladwin about a year ago and made their home
with her parents. She is survived by her husband and son Maynard, her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Kane, and one sister, Mrs. J. Russell Burke of Detroit. Services were held
Monday morning at the church of Sacred Heart conducted by Rev. Charles Van
Colen. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-9/1922 Column
5 Page 5. JOSEPH CAMACHE (15
OCT 1846 - 17 NOV 1903) ALICE (STREVEL)
CAMERON (22 FEB 1864 - 10 AUG 1934) MRS. ALEX CAMERON
DIES AT GROUT HOME Mrs. Alex Cameron died at her home in Grout
township Friday, August 10, after an illness of eleven days. Alice Strevel was
born February 22, 1864, in St. Clair county and was married November 25, 1883
to Alexander Cameron. To this union were born 14 children, all living, except
one son, John, who preceded her in death in January, 1909. In September, 1901
they moved to Gladwin county and settled on a farm in Grout township, where
they cleared a farm of 160 acres from the virgin timber. Funeral services were held Monday at 9 a.m.
from the Sacred Heart church with a Requiem High Mass. Rev. Fr. Baumann
officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Left to mourn are her husband and
13 children; Mrs. Agnes Raymond, Chicago; Mrs. Alice Flynn, Flint; Archie,
Angus, George, Leo, Edmund, Alex, Jr., Floyd and William, Gladwin; Thomas,
Yale; Joseph and Dan at home; three brothers: Charles Strevel, Yale; Wm.
Strevel, Duluth, Minn.; and George Strevel, Duluth, Minn.; 46 grandchildren, 10
great grandchildren. Those from a distance who attended the
funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Burlingame, Flint; Charles Strevel, John
Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Strevel, Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Cameron, Yale; Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Cameron and son, Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and daughter, Irene,
Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Raymond and Gilbert Raymond, Detroit. Gladwin
County Record dated 08-16/1934 Column - 4 Page - 1 ALEX CAMERON, SR (1
JULY 1862 - 13 MAY 1939) ALEX CAMERON DIES MAY
13TH IN GROUT Alex Cameron died at his home in Grout
township Saturday, May 13, after a short illness. Mr. Cameron was born in St.
Clair county, July 1, 1862. He was married to Alice Strevel and to them were
born 14 children. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron moved to Gladwin county in 1901 and
settled on a farm in Grout township. Surviving him are nine sons and one daughter
of Gladwin, two brothers and three sisters at Emmett, Michigan. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, May 16, at Sacred Heart Church with Father Kirchoff
officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-24/1939 Column - 3 Page - 7 ALEX "DOC"
CAMERON, JR (28 FEB 1897 - 26 AUG 1972) Alex (Doc) Cameron,
75, well known Grout Township farmer, died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 26, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in St. Clair County on Feb. 28, 1897, he came to
Gladwin County 70 years ago. Mr. Cameron and the former Vera T. Tenwalde, were
married on Nov. 19, 1924, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on Feb. 28,
1955. Survivors include five sons, Ken of Coleman,
Duane and Paul of Gladwin, Larry of Standish and Tom of Durand; eight
daughters, Mrs. Lucille Plude and Mrs. Helen Ballard of Gladwin, Mrs. Agnes
Oard, Mrs. Marcele Lang and Mrs. Susie Lang of Beaverton, Mrs. Jean Hickerson
of Gaylord, Mrs. Patricia Haring of Clare and Mrs. Kathy McLincha of Bentley;
one sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn of Gladwin; one brother, Daniel of Gladwin; 45
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Edward Trombley and the Rev.
Father George Artman officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A
rosary was said Monday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-30/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 ARCHIE CAMERON (24
JULY 1886 - 27 NOV 1934) Archie Cameron was
born in St. Clair county, Michigan, July 24, 1886, and moved to Gladwin county
with his parents in September, 1901. In 1908 he was united in marriage to Lena
Beaubein. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Dennis Brubaker. Deceased
was living on the farm on the Beaverton road that he and his wife cleared from
wildland at the time of his death. Left to mourn are his wife and one daughter,
four grandchildren, his father, two sisters, 10 brothers, his mother; One
brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 9
o'clock from the Sacred Heart church with Fr. Baumann officiating. Burial was
in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1934 Column - 7 Page -
5 CHARLES ANGUS CAMERON
(13 JULY 1918 - 4 APRIL 1992) CHARLES CAMERON Charles A. Cameron, 73, of 4410 Schmidt Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday,
April 4, 1992 in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin, after a
long Illness. Born in Gladwin. July 13, 1918 he had spent his lifetime in the
county. Mr. Cameron was a farmer and was also employed at Continental Can in
Midland until retiring in 1973. Mr. Cameron and the former Armeda Steele were
married June 19, 1943, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Douglas and Dennis of Gladwin;
4 daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Marilyn) David, Nancy McKenna and Mrs. Michael (Vicky) Simrau of Gladwin
and Mrs. Ray (Debra) Onweller of Beaverton; 2 sisters. Mrs. Doris Weaver and
Mrs. Delpha Augustine of Gladwin; 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A
grandchild, Kelly McKenna and a great grandchild, Chelsey Brushaber, preceded him in death. Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. Pastor Brian Cuddle officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 4-8/1992 Column 4 Page 2. DANIEL CAMERON (27
SEP 1905 - 1 JUNE 1982) Daniel Cameron, 76,
of 130 Maple St., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, June 1, at his home. Born in
Gladwin on September 27, 1905, he had left the area, but moved back to Gladwin
in 1966 from Howell. Mr. Cameron was employed by Michigan Department of Civil
Service as a kitchen helper at the Michigan Sanitarium in Howell. He was a
member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1825 in Gaylord. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn
of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Deacon Stanley Belanger
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
06-09/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 DONALD J. CAMERON (27
SEP 1923 - 16 APRIL 1945) LOSES LIFE IN GERMANY DONALD J. CAMERON T/5G Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cameron have received
word that their son, Donald J. Cameron T/5G, was killed in Germany on April
16th. Donald was born in Gladwin September 27, 1923 and entered service
February 27, 1943. He received his training at Miami, Fla., and Omaha, Neb.,
going overseas in September of 1943. He spent 15 months with the air corps and
was later transferred to the infantry in January, 1945. Surviving besides his parents are two
brothers, Francis in France, and James; six sisters, Rosalie of Bay City;
Dorothy, Florence, Rita, Alice and Barbara at home. Gladwin County Record dated
05-09/1945 Column - 6 Page - 1 SERVICES FRIDAY T/5 DONALD J. CAMERON Funeral services for T/5 G. Donald J.
Cameron will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church,
with the Fr. K. E. McGinn officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery,
under the auspices of the Gladwin Chapter Veterans of Foreign Wars. A Rosary
wil be read at the Hall Funeral Home on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. T/5 Cameron was born in Gladwin on September
27, 1923, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cameron and attended the Gladwin
schools. He entered military service on February 27, 1943, receiving his basic
training at Miami, Florida, and Fort Crook, Omaha, Nebraska. Don, was stationed
with the 8th Air Force in England from October, 1943, until January, 1945, when
he was transferred to the infantry. He was killed in action on April 16, 1945,
in Germany, and buried in a military cemetery in Holland. Surviving are his parents; two brothers,
Francis and James, of Gladwin; six sisters, Mrs. Alfred Belanger of Mt. Morris,
Mrs. Walter Nehil of Midland, Mrs. Eugene Shultz of Gladwin and Alice and
Barbara at home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1948 Column - 7 Page - 1 TEC 5 EUROPEAN AREA
WWII EDMUND CAMERON (3 FEB
1895 - 26 JULY 1956) GROUT FARMER'S
SERVICES HELD Edmund Cameron, 61, a resident of Gladwin
County for 55 years passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, Flint, July 26. Mr.
Cameron was born in St. Clair County Feb. 8, 1895, and has spent most of his
life in Grout township as a farmer. Surviving are seven brothers, Angus,
George, Leo, Alex and William, all of Gladwin Floyd of Davison and Daniel of
Howell; and one sister Mrs. Alice Flynn of Flint. Four brothers, Archie,
Joseph, John and Thomas, and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Raymond, are deceased. Funeral services were held Monday at 9:30
a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. George Artman officiating.
Rosary was held Sunday night. Burial was in Highland cemtery with the nephews
as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 08-01/1956 Column - 5 Page - 1 FLOYD V. CAMERON (28
MARCH 1899 - 19 NOV 1965) FLOYD CAMERON DIES
SUDDENLY Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 22,
at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Floyd Cameron, 66, who died
suddenly Friday. The Rev. Fr. George Artman officiated and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Mr Cameron died following a heart attack at his Wiggins Lake
home. He was a retired AC Sparkplug and Wolohan Company employee. Born March
28, 1889, in St. Clair County, Mr. Cameron came to Gladwin County with his
parents 64 years ago. On Aug. 5, 1919, he married the former Miss Regina
Tenwalde in Gladwin. Survivors besides his wife are two sons,
Francis and James, of Flint; six daughters, Rosalie Bellenger of Utica, Dorothy
Nehil of Midland, Florence Schultz of Gladwin, Rita Marsh of Auburn, Alice Corcoran of Mt. Morris, and Barbara
Newman of Flint; four brothers, Angus, George, Daniel and Alex, all of Gladwin;
a sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn, of Flint; and 34 grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-24/1965 Column - 7 Page - 1 GEORGE CAMERON (12
NOV 1891 - 10 APRIL 1966) RITES HELD FOR GEORGE
CAMERON George Cameron, 74, of Sage Township, died
Sunday in Veterans' Hospital, Ann Arbor, after an illnes of two months.
Services were held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr.
Cameron was born on Nov. 12, 1891, in St. Clair County, and came to Gladwin
County 65 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer. He
married Vorance Anderson on Sept. 15, 1918, in Detroit. Mr. Cameron is survived by his wife; four
sons, Dewey, of Flint, Lloyd, of Clio, Jack and Dean, of Gladwin; four
daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Fox, of Gladwin, Mrs. Opal Thomson, of Clare, Mrs. Irene
Palmer, of Midland, and Mrs. Joan Husak, Of Lansing; three brothers, Angus,
Alex and Daniel, of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn, of Flint; 24
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
04-13/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1 MI PFC BTRY F 40 FLD
ARTY WWI JOHN CAMERON (1890 5
JAN 1909) CAMERON John, son of Alex
Cameron of Grout township, died Jan. 5, at Mercy hospital Bay City, from the
effects of an operation for appendicitis. He was taken to the hospital Monday
morning and operation on upon his arrival, but to no avail. The remains were
brought to Gladwin Wednesday. Services were held at the Catholic church Saturday
at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. W. M. Miller followed by interment in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-14/1909 Column - 5 Page 5. LEO CLARENCE CAMERON
(5 SEP 1892 23 FEB 1963) ILLNESS FATAL TO LEO CAMERON Funeral services were held Tuesay at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathoic
Church for Leo C. Cameron, 70, who died Saturday following a long illness. The
Rev. Fr. George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in
St. Clair County on Sept. 5, 1892, he came to Gladwin County with his parents
as a child. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mary McCrae of Gladwin, Mrs. Alice
Diljak and Mrs. Emma Goodenough, of Paw Paw, and Mrs. Shirley Willsea of
Comstock; four sons, Clarence of Washington, John of Kalamazo, Robert M. of Paw
Paw, and Sgt. Leo P. of New Jersey; five brothers, Angus, George and Alex, of
Gladwin, Dan of Howell, and Floyd of
Davison, and one sister, Mrs. Leo Flynn, of Flint. Gladwin County Record dated
2-27/1963 Column 2 Page 1. LEONARD GEORGE CAMERON
(17 JULY 1921 6 OCT 1935) LEONARD GEORGE
CAMERON DIES AT HOSPITAL SUNDAY Funeral services were held this morning,
October 9, at the Church of Sacred Heart for Leonard George Cameron, conducted
by Rev. A. S. Baumann, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Born in Buckeye
township July 17, 1921, he died at Mercy hospital, Bay City, Sunday at 6:15
p.m., October 6, of an abscess on the brain. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd Cameron, three brothers and five sisters, Francis, Donald, James,
Rosalie, Dorothy, Florence, Rita and Alice, his grandparents, Alex Cameron and
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tenwalde. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1935 Column -
5 Page - 1 MARILYN JANE CAMERON
(19 JUNE 1943 20 JUNE 1943) Marilyn Jane Cameron, day-old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cameron, of
Grout township, died Sunday morning at the Gladwin Hospital. Funeral services
were held at the Rogers Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Monday morning with the Rev. K.
E. McGinn of the Sacred Heart Church officiating. Burial was in Highland
cemetery. Besides her father and mother, survivors include five brothers, four
sisters, her grandmother, Mrs. Anthony Tenwalde and other relatives. Gladwin
County Record dated 6-23/1943 Column 4 Page 1. MILDRED ARLENA
CAMERON (1925 26 JAN 1925) RICHARD LOUIS CAMERON
(16 JUNE 1936 - 9 JUNE 1968) RICHARD CAMERON DIES
SUDDENLY Richard L. Cameron, 31, of Grout Township,
died suddenly at his home Sunday morning of a heart attack. Born in Gladwin on
June 16, 1936, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed by
Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. Mr. Cameron was a member of the Knights of
Columbus and was in the service in 1961 and 1962. Surviving are his father, Alex, of Grout
Township; five brothers, Ken of Coleman, Duane and Paul of Gladwin, Larry of
Standish and Tom in Durand; seven sisters, Mrs. Agnes Oard of Beaverton, Mrs.
Helen Ballard, Gladwin, Mrs. Jean Hickerson, Gaylord, Mrs. Patricia Haring of
Clare, Mrs. Kathy McLincha of Bentley and Marcele and Susie at home. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 10
a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. {June 12, 1968} Gladwin County Record dated 06-12/1968 Column - 6
Page - 1 RICHARD CAMERON DIES
SUDDENLY (16 JUNE 1936 - 10 JUNE 1968) Richard L. Cameron, 31, of Grout Township,
died suddenly at his home Sunday morning of a heart attack. Born in Gladwin on
June 16, 1936, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed by
Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. Mr. Cameron was a member of the Knights of
Columbus and was in the service in 1961 and 1962. Surviving are his father, Alex, of Grout
Township; five brothers, Ken of Coleman, Duane and Paul of Gladwin, Larry of
Standish and Tom in Durand; eight sisters, Mrs. Lucille Plude, Mrs. Agnes Oard
of Beaverton, Mrs. Helen Ballard, Gladwin, Mrs. Jean Hickerson, Gaylord, Mrs.
Patricia Haring of Clare, Mrs. Kathy McLincha of Bentley and Marcele and Susie
at home. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
June 12 from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated
and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-19/1968 Column - 3 Page - 2 MI SP 4 740 TRANS CO
TC ROBERT WAYNE CAMERON
(APRIL 1935 - 15 SEP 1935) ROBERT WAYNE CAMERON DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY Rev. A. S. Baumann held services at the Church of Sacred Heart Monday at
nine oclock for Robert Wayne, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cameron, Jr.
Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Robert Wayne, 6 weeks old, died Sunday morning. He is survived by his
parents and five brothers and sister. Gladwin County Record dated 9-18/1935
Column 7 Page -1. THOMAS CAMERON (1904
- 19__) VERA T. (TENWALDE)
CAMERON (29 SEP 1904 - 28 FEB 1955) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
MRS. CAMERON Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mrs. Vera Theresa Cameron, 51, who
passed away Monday; February 28, after a two week's illness. The Rev. Fr.
George Artman will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Rosary
will be at the Hall Funeral Home at 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Vera T. Tenwalde was
born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1904, and married Alex Cameron at Gladwin
Nov. 19, 1924. Besides her husband, Alex, she is survived
by eight daughters, Mrs. Lucille Plude, Mrs. Helen Ballard and Mrs. Jean
Hickerson of Gladwin, Agnes, Patricia, Kathleen, Marcele and Susan at home; six
sons, Kenneth of Clare, Richard, Duane, Paul, Lawrence and Thomas at home;
three sisters, Mrs. Regina Cameron of Davison, Mrs. Margaret Honigfort of
Petowa, Ohio and MRs. Mary Korte of Columbus, Ohio; also five grandchildren.
Two daughters and one son preceded her in death. The pallbearers will be Melvin
Cady, Elwood Gedney, Lester Ballard, Ray Flynn, Jack Caffrey and Mortimer Shea,
Jr. Gladwin County Record dated 03-02/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1 WILLIAM M. CAMERON
(29 MARCH 1901 - 2 DEC 1961) WILLIAM CAMERON DIES
SUDDENLY William M. Campbell, 60, of Grout Township,
died suddenly Saturday of a heart attack. Born in St. Clair County on March 29,
1901, he came to Gladwin County as a young boy. Surviving him are three
daughters, Mrs. Hugh Rose, of Flint, Mrs. Robert Trumble Jr., and Mrs. Art
Bender, of Beaverton; two sons, William, of Mt. Morris, and Ron, of Gladwin;
six brothers, Angus, George, Leo and Alex, of Gladwin, Dan, of Howell, and
Floyd, of Davison; a sister, Mrs. Leo Flynn, of Flint; and 20 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-06/1961 Column
- 5 Page - 1 CLAIRE E. CAMPBELL
(18 OCT 1916 - 18 OCT 1975) Clair E. Campbell, 60,
5648 Parker Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Midland Hospital. He
had been in failing health for the past year. Born in Grout Township on October
18, 1916, he was the son of Roy and Mabel Roberts Campbell and attended Gladwin
County schools. He was a farmer in Grout Township all his life and was
well-known as a custom farmer for other farmers. Mr. Campbell and the former Gertrude Fackler
were married in Gladwin on June 25, 1939. He was a charter member of the
McClure Wesleyan Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife Gertrude; 2 sons,
Luren of Breckenridge, and Robert of Ashley; 4 brothers, Earl of Flint, Grover
of Fort Myers, Fla., Gerald of Naples, Fla., and Alvin of London, England; 3
sisters, Mrs. Valda Shelar and Mrs. Nina Reppert both of Spring Arbor, and Mrs.
Warren (Donna) Pike of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and 8 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at
Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Avery officiating. Interment was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2 DENISE MARLENE
CAMPBELL (9 JULY 1964 9 JULY 1964) SERVICES HELD FOR INFANT Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 oclock in Shepherd for
Denise Marlene Campbell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Campbell, of
Shepherd. The Rev. M. L. Reiff, pastor of Ebenezer Tabernacle of St. Louis,
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Born on Thursday morning, July 9, 1964, she died a few hours later of a
respiratory condition. Surviving besides her parents are one sister, Deanna
Marie; her grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Denniston, of Ashley, and
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, of Gladwin; and many other relatives. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-15/1964 Column 8 Page 2. ELIZABETH "ELIZA"
(MOORE) CAMPBELL (12 OCT 1863 - 29 DEC 1940) Illness is Fatal to Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Eliza Moore
Campbell who taught school in the pioneer days in Gladwin county died Sunday at the hospital here
after a brief illness. She was 77 years old. Born in Beachville, Ont., she came
to Gladwin county with her parents when a young girl. Her first position as a
school teacher was at the Ridge school in Gladwin township where she taught 61
years ago. She was later the only teacher in the now ghost city of Meredith.
Mrs. Campbell taught there for several years prior to her marriage and was one
of the most noted historians of that lumbering village which passed out of
existance with the last of the timber. She also
taught at Butman township school. She married Thomas G. Campbell, prominent
Gladwin attorney, in 1890. Surviving are her husband
and a son, Walter M., and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Wright and Mrs. Ella Moore
Knopf, both of Spokane, Wash. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern
Star and also a member of St. Paul's Guild. She was a communicant of St. Paul's
Episcopal church where funeral services were
held Tuesday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Walter Fry officiated and burial was in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1940 Column 6 Page 1. ERNEST R. CAMPBELL
(11 AUG 1894 - 5 NOV 1949) Ernest R. Campbell,
55, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Clara McGilvery in Arthur
township on Saturday, November 5. Mr. Campbell was born in Woodstock, Canada,
on August 11, 1894, and had been in ill health all of his life. He was not
married. Surviving are one brother, John Campbell, of
Kalkaska; and three sisters, Mrs. Clara McGilvery, of Arthur township, Mrs.
Kate Buzzel and Mrs. Susie Shearer, both of Gladwin. Funeral services were held
on Monday afternoon from the Hall Funearl Home with the Rev. S. R. Wurtz, of
the Evangelical United Brethren church, officiating. Burial was in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-09/1949 Column - 2 Page - 1 ESTHER CAMPBELL (1915
- 1922) GERTRUDE (FACKLER)
CAMPBELL (? - ?) LUELLA GRACE (HAINES)
CAMPBELL (7 JAN 1892 23 MARCH 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR LUELLA CAMPBELL Luella Grace Campbell, 77, of Gladwin, died Sunday, March 23, in the
Gladwin Hospital. Born in Gladwin County on Jan. 7, 1892, she was married to
William Campbell who preceded her in death. Mrs. Campbell was a member of the
Gaylord Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, James, of Otisville; onebrother, Fred Haines, of
Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Lela Nearing, of Beaverton and Mrs. Millie Weldon,
of Vanderbilt; and eight grandchildren. Rites were heldtoday, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Miner Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lewis N. Goslow, of Gaylord, officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-26/1969 Column - 4 Page - 1. MARGARET MAUDE
(LUCAS) CAMPBELL (13 SEP 1880 - 1 APRIL 1944) MRS. CAMPBELL DIES
HERE FRIDAY Funeral services were held for Mrs. Maude M.
Campbell, 63, at the Hall Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. and at 2:00 at the West
Grout Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Floyd Drake officiated and
burial was in Highland cemetery. Maude M. Lucas was born in Lapeer county,
September 13, 1880. As a child she moved with her parents to Gladwin county.
She was married to Robert T. Campbell on January 8, 1902. He preceded her in
death on March 22, 1939. Mrs. Campbell died at the Gladwin Hospital on Marcch
31. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Clara
Rockey, of Clare county; Mrs. Dora Ogg, of Grout; William in service overseas;
Mary and Helen; three sisters, Mrs Catherine Carpenter, of Flint; Mrs. Marie
Gokee, of Detroit, and Mrs. Hazel Wysong, of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers,
Alex and Frank of Detroit, and Albert, of Luther. Gladwin County Record dated
04-05/1944 Column - 3 Page - 1 MARION ESTHER
CAMPBELL (10 OCT 1915 - 11 MAY 1922) Marion Esther Campbel
was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Arthur township, Clare county, Michigan. In July
1921, she went with her parents to Hillman, where after an illness of a few
hours she departed this life May 11, 1922. At the time of her death she was 6
years, 7 months and 1 day old. While living in Clare county she attended the
West Grout Free Methodist Sunday school. ONe and one-half years of her life
were spent in Detroit. Marion Esther was a very bright scholar at
school, only attending 1 1/2 terms, but was advanced to the third grade. Her
loving smiles will be missed by everyone who knew her, as will also her loving
words and kind deeds. She leaves to mourn her loss father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. William Campbell, two brothers, James and Floyd, and a host of friends. She was brought back to Gladwin county for
burial. A short service was conducted at the home fo her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Haines, and the sermon was preached at the West Grout F. M. church
to a large congregation by Reb. W. J. Cross. Burial was in Highland cemetery
amid a profusion of floral offerings as tokens of regard. "She thought our good night kiss was
given, And (?) a lily her life did close; Angels uncurtained that repose, An
the next waking dawned in heaven." Gladwin County Record dated 05-18/1922
Column - 4 Page - 5 MARJORIE LUCILLE
CAMPBELL (29 NOV 1971 - 29 NOV 1971) INFANT CAMPBELL Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov.
30, at 3 p.m. in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, for Marjorie Lucille Campbell,
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Ashley. The Rev. Ronald
Rowe, of St. Louis, officiated. Marjorie and her twin sister, Dawn Michelle,
were born Monday, Nov. 29, at 6:35 and 6:40 a.m. she died at 4 p.m. in the
Carson City Hospital. She is survived by her parents; two sisters,
Deanna and Dawn; one brother, Dennis, all at home; her grandparents the Rev.
and Mrs. Charles Denniston, of Ashley and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, of
Gladwin County Record dated 12-08/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2 MARY LEATRICE
CAMPBELL (29 NOV 1911 26 JULY 1982) MARY CAMPBELL Mary L. Campbell, 70,
of Lansing, died suddenly Monday, July 26, in St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing.
Born in Arthur Township, Clare County on November 29, 1911, she moved to
Lansing ill 1944. Miss Campbell retired from the nutrition department of St.
Lawrence Hospital in 1972. Surviving are 2
sisters, Mrs. Helen Ogg and Mrs. Dora Ogg of Gladwin. Rites were held
today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter
Miller officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 7-28/1982 Column 6 Page 2. MILDRED (MCILVENNA)
CAMPBELL (8 OCT 1899 - 13 OCT 1987) Mildred Campbell, 88,
died Tuesday, Oct. 13, in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac. She was born Oct.
8, 1899, in a lumber camp in Gladwin County to James and Mabel McIlvenna. She
graduated from Albion College in 1921 and worked as a legal secretary for many
years until retiring 20 years ago. The former Mildred McIlvenna, she was
married to Jesse Campbell Aug. 31, 1921. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1939.
Surviving are 2 sons, James of Altadena, Calif. and Thomas of Sylvan Lake; 13
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A son, Donald died in 1986. Rites were held at the Spiller- Spitler
Chapel, Royal Oak, Friday at 10 a.m. Burial was Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1987 Column - 3
Page - 2 ROBERT THOMAS
CAMPBELL (4 APRIL 1872 - 22 MARCH 1939) ROBERT CAMPBELL DIES
IN CLARE COUNTY Robert Thomas Campbell died at his home in
Arthur township, Clare county, March 22. Robert Campbell was born in Blenhen
township, Oxford county, Ontario, April 4, 1872. In 1895 he moved with his
parents to a farm in Grout township. He was married to Maude M. Lucas on
January 8, 1902 and to them were born seven children, two of whom preceded him
in death. Surviving him are his wife, 5 children,
Clara, Dora, Mary, William and Helen, four brothers, William of Gaylord, John
of Mt. Morris, Herbert of Bay City, Ernest of Gladwin, four sisters, Mrs. Clara
McGilvery, Mrs. Enoch Buzzell, Mrs. Frank Shearer all of Gladwin and Mrs. J. D.
McIntosh of Standish, a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. Services
were held Sunday afternoon at the Grout M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Karl
Keefer and assisted by Rev. Fidler. Interment in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-29/1939 Column - 5 Page - 5 SARAH J. (PASSMORE)
CAMPBELL (22 SEP 1849 - 21 SEP 1923) Mrs. Sarah Campbell
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara McGilvery, in Arthur township,
Clare county, Sept. 21, 1923, after an illness of two months, aged 74 years.
Sarah Passmore was born near Woodstock, Ont., Sept. 22, 1849. She was married
May 23, 1871, to Louis P. Campbell in Ontario, who passed to his reward about
nine years ago. They resided in Ontario until March, 1875, when they moved to
Gladwin county, Michigan. To this union were born nine children. She was converted in early life and was a
faithful follower of Christ to the last. She was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church at West Grout and rendered valuable service to the church
having always been an active worker. She leaves to mourn their loss nine
children, three sisters, five brothers, a number of grandchildren and many
friends. Services were held at the West Grout M. E. church Sunday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith followed by interment in Highland
cemetery at Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-27/1923 Column - 3 Page - 4 THOMAS GLASHAN
CAMPBELL (28 JUNE 1858 - 6 APRIL 1947) DIES SUNDAY Thomas G. Campbell, 88, died at the home of
his son, Walter M. Campbell, in Buckeye township on Easter Sunday, after an
illness of one month. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Hall
Funeral Home at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Sidney S. Rood, pastor of St. Paul's
Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Mr.
Campbell was born in Ontario on June 28, 1858. He came to Gladwin county in
1888 to begin the pratice of law and continued until his retirement about 15
years ago. On January 20, 1890 he was married to Miss Eliza Moore, who preceded
him in death December 29, 1940. Mr. Campbell, a graduate of the University
of Toronto and the University of Michigan Law School, served as state
representative from the Gladwin district in 1901-1904; was a former mayor of
Gladwin city and prosecuting attorney of Gladwin county. Surviving are one son,
Walter M. Campbell; three brothers, Dr. John, of Cadiz, Ohio, Walter, of
Washington D. C., Alex of New York state; and one sister, Frances, of New York
state; also three grandchildren. Pallbearers are Archie Graham, Henry
Bennett, Arthur Kelly, Bourke Wilmot, Gordon Smith and Willard Walton. The
above picture was made in 1939 when Mr. Campbell assisted in the laying of the
cornerstone of the new courthouse. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/1947
Column - 7 Page - 1 Note: Son of: George
Campbell & ? Glashan {both residents of Scotland}. WALTER MOORE CAMPBELL
(21 OCT 1890 - 26 OCT 1957) FORMER REP. CAMPBELL
DIES AT HIS HOME Former State
Representative Walter M. Campbell, 67, died Saturday, Oct. 26 at his home in
Buckeye Township. He had been ill for the past six months. He was born in
Gladwin Oct. 21, 1890 and had been a resident of the county all of his life.
His father was the late Thomas G. Campbell, an early Gladwin attorney and
long-time county prosecutor. Mr. Campbell was elected representative in the
state legislature from the old Midland-Gladwin district and served from 1942 to
1944 until the districts were changed. For the past 12 years, he had been employed
by the State Highway department as a buyer of right-of-way for new roads. He
was a member of the Gladwin County
Republican committee. He was also the founder of the orginal motor freight line
from Gladwin to Saginaw. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Robert J., Thomas
G., and Walter M. Campbell Jr.; two daughters, Janet Ann, and Susan M., all at
home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury, of St. Paul's
Episocopal Church, officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Masonic
services were held at the grave. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1957 Column
- 8 Page - 1 WILLIAM CAMPBELL
(1884 - 1961) WILLIAM R. CAMPBELL (26
OCT 1913 - 23 FEB 1945) RE-BURIAL FOR PVT.
CAMPBELL SUNDAY Reburial services for Pvt. William R.
Campbell will be held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The Rev. D.M. Dickenson, pastor of the West Grout Free Methodist
church, will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Pvt. Campbell was born in Clare county on
October 26, 1913, died on February 23, 1945. Surving are his wife, Leatrice, of
Los Angeles, California; and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Rockey of Clare, Mary
Campbell, of Lansing and Mrs. Dora Ogg and Mrs. Helen Ogg, both of Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-22/1949 Column - 8 Page - 1 PVT ARMY WWII MRS. WILLIAM
(VICTORIA) CAMPBELL (ABT. 1872 - JAN
1947) FORMER RESIDENT
BURIES HERE Word has been received of the death of Mrs.
William Campbell, 75, at her home in Au Gres, last Saturday morning. She will
be remembered by Gladwin folks as the former Mrs. Victoria Sainsbury. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday at Au Gres. The body was brought to Gladwin for
interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1947 Column -
5 Page - 1 ELDON O. CAPLING (5
AUG 1895 - 29 OCT 1982) ILLNESS FATAL TO ELDON
CAPLING Eldon O. Capling, 87, Gladwin businessman,
died Friday, Oct. 29, in the Clare Nursing Home after an illness of 4 months.
Born in Shakespeare, Ont., on August 5, 1895, he came to Gladwin County in
1900. Mr. Capling owned John E. Capling and Son Hardware and in 1970 changed
the name to Capling Wallpaper and Paint. He was a veteran of World War I and
was a Gladwin volunteer fireman from 1919 until retiring in 1966. He was the
World War I member on the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs board and a member of
the Gladwin County Methodist Church, World War I Barracks, VFW Nov. 7303,
Masonic Lodge, Bay City Consistory and the Gladwin I.O.O.F Lodge. He was
married to the former Gurnith Bowerman on July 27, 1935, in Standish. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
John of Smithville, Tenn.; 2 daughters, Janith Capling and Mrs. Richard
(Marilee) Cramton of Saginaw; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at
11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates
officiated and burial was in th Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service
was held Sunday at 7 p.m. Those wishing to make an expression of
sympathy are asked to consider the American Lung Association. Envelopes are
available at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1982 Column -
7 Page - 1 CHAUFFEUR US ARMY WWI
(Midland Daily News,
Oct 30, 1982) Eldon O. Capling, 87,
of Gladwin died Friday at the Clare Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born Aug. 5,
1895, in Shakspeare, Ontario, Canada. He
moved to the Gladwin area in 1900 and worked with his father in the John E.
Capling and Son Hardware Co. which was started in 1913. The business was
closed when the property was sold in 1969. Capling then opened the Capling
Wallpaper and Paint store in 1970. He
was a World War I veteran serving in the Army and was a member of the VFW Post
No. 7303, the World War I Barracks of Gladwin the Gladwin Volunteer Fire
Department from 1919 to 1966, Gladwin Masonic Lodge, the Consistory of Bay
City, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows. He also was the World
War I member of the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs office. He and the former Gurnith Bowerman were
married July 27, 1935, in Standish. He leaves his wife;
son, John A. Capling of Smithville, Tenn; daughters, Janith Capling and Mrs.
Richard (Marilee) Cramton, both of Saginaw.
He also leaves three grandchildren. Services will be at
11 am. Monday from the Hall Funeral Homes Gladwin Chapel the Rev. Donald Bates
officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call
after 7 p.m. today. There will be a
Masonic memorial seryice at 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the
American Lung Association. CHARLES C. CARBENO,
JR (16 OCT 1885 2 APRIL 1958) Rites Held for C. C. Carbeno Saturday Charles C. Carbeno, 72, of 330 W. 2nd St., died suddenly Wednesday, April
2, at his home after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Carbeno operated the last smithy
in Gladwin on First street for the past few years since moving from the business
district where he was located for many years. He had been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 56 years. Mr. Carbeno was born on Oct. 16, 1885, in Shiawassee county. On Oct. 29,
1910 he married the former Miss Eva Bruner in Gladwin. He was a life member of the Gladwin Odd
Fellows lodge. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Howard and Wayne, of Gladwin; three
daughters, Mrs. Donna Adamets and Mrs. Ruth Grice, of Gladwin and Mrs. Violet
Yerke, of Lansing; a sister Mrs. Harriet Shaw, of Belding; 18 grandchildren;
and one great grandchild. Three sons preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5 at 2 p. m. at the Miner
Funeral home. The Rev. Henry Schmidt officiated and burial was in Highland
cemetery. Services at the grave were held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows
lodge. Pallbearers were M. J. Huber, Ed. Doser, Glen McClure, Eldon Capling,
Nick Schultz and Henry Bennett. Gladwin County Record dated 4-9/1958 Column 4
Page 1. CHARLES L. CARBENO
(14 JAN 1858 24 DEC 1947) HOLD SERVICES FOR CHARLES CARBENO Charles L. Carbeno, 88, died at his residence on Tuesday, December 24,
after an illness of several years. Funeral services were held on Friday
afternoon at the Reigle Funeral Home, at2 oclock with burial in the Highland
cemetery. Rev. James A .Davis officiated. Mr. Carbeno was born in New York state on January 14, 1858. In 1878 he
was married to Harriet Anderson, who preceded her husband in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Almira Merrick and Mrs. Harriet Shaw,
both of Gladwin; one son, Charles C. Carbeno, also of Gladwin; 8 grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 1-1/1947 Column 7
Page 1. EVA EMMA CARBENO
(1891 18 DEC 1967) Lifetime Resident Dies Monday Mrs. Eva Emma Carbeno,76, of 330 W. Second Street,Gladwin died Monday
afternoon Dec 18 1967 at the Jodeman Nursing Home in West Branch A lifetime
resident of Gladwin County, the former Miss Eva Bruner was born Sep 30, 1891 in
Sage Township to Jacob Fredrick Albert & Orpha Almeda (Stickney) Bruner Eve
& Charles Carbeno were married Aug 29,1910 in Gladwin. He preceded her in
death Apr 2, 1958. Her survivors are two sons Howard & Wayne of Gladwin; three daughters,
Mrs. Frank (Donna) Adamets, & Mrs. Ronald (Ruth) Grice, both of Gladwin &
Mrs. Alvin (Violet) Yerke of Lansing; Two brothers Dewey Bruner of Gladwin
& Albert Bruner of Hale; three sisters, Mrs. Ina Gerstenberger of Tiffin
Ohio,Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague of Lake George & Mrs. Jesse Hunt of Hisperia;
19 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 1:00p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the
Rev. Charles Allen officiating and burial will be in Highland Cemetary in
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1967 Column 1 Page 1. FREDERICK CHARLES CARBENO
(4 JUNE 1919 11 JULY 1938) Fred Carbeno Dies Here Tuesday Morning Fred Carbeno 19, son of Charles & Eva Carbeno,of Gladwin, died at his
home early Tuesday morning after a short illness (Appendicitis) Born here June 4, 1919. Fred attended the Gladwin schools and for the
past few years has been employed in his father's blacksmith shop. Surviving in addition to his parents are three brothers, Howard, Wayne
& Floyd of Gladwin; and three sisters Mrs. Donna Adamets, Gladys & Ruth
Carbeno of Gladwin. Funeral services will be held from the home Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment
will be at Highland Cemetary. Gladwin County Record dated 7-13/1938 Column - 8
Page - 1. LESTER FLOYD CARBENO
(2 MAY 1935 16 JULY 1953) Diving Victim Is Buried Here Saturday Floyd Carbeno Suffered Fractured Neck While Swimming in River Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:oop.m. for Lester
Floyd Carbeno, 18-year-old youth who suffered a fractured neck in a diving
mishap July 11 1953. He died Thursday forenoon of his injuries in University Hospital at Ann
Arbor, where he had undergone an operation Sunday. His condition had apparently
been improveing until shortly before his death. Floyd was hurt when he dove off a stump at the High Banks along the Cedar
river, north of Gladwin, and struck his head on the bottom. He was given
emergency treatment at the Gladwin Hospital and rushed by ambulance to Ann
Arbor. The son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles C.Carbeno, he was born here May 22,1935
and had lived here all of his life.He was employed by the Michigan Tree Service
and worked in this area. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Howard & Wayne of Gladwin
& three sisters, Mrs. Donna Adaments,Mrs. Ruth Grice both of Gladwin &
Mrs. Violet Yerke of Lansing. Two brothers Robert & Fredrick preceded him
in death. Funeral services were held from Miner Funeral Home and burial was made in
Highland Cemetary. The Rev. F.K. Starr, pastor of the Butman Breathern in
Christ Church officiated. Paulbearers were James Gilbert, Donald Burton, Raymond McClain,Fredrick
Wray, Floyd Wray,Lawrence Hager, Robert Spitler & Richard Carnahan. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-22/1953 Column - 2 Page - 1. MARION (GOODWIN)
CARBENO (1920 - ?) WAYNE D. CARBENO (2
FEB 1921 - 4 FEB 2005) On Feb. 4, 2005, with
his family by his side, Wayne D. Carbeno passed away quietly at home. Wayne was
born Feb. 2, 1921 to Charles and Eva Carbeno in Gladwin. On Sept. 25, 1940 he
married Marion Gooden. He worked as a blacksmith at his father's shop before
going to Dow Chemical where he was employed for 36 years. He served in World
War II under General Patton's 3rd Army. Loving animals and trees, he moved to a
small farm where he taught his children how to plant and harvest, hunt and
fish. Besides his wife, Marion, he leaves two
daughters, Mary Lou Muma of Gladwin, and Carol (Charles) Waldron of Harrison;
three sons, C. Wayne (Maxine) Carbeno of Coleman, Dennis (Deborah) Carbeno of
Gladwin, and David Carbeno of Beaverton; and 12 grandchildren, 15 Great
grandchildren and one Great great grandson. Preceding him in death were on
daughter, three brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-16/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2 ALVIN A. CARD (15 AUG
1920 - 6 FEB 1986)
Alvin A. Card, 65, of
1835 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 6, at his home.
Born in Gladwin on Aug. 15, 1920, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Card was
a farmer and served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are one brother,
William of Sanford; and 2 sisters, Mrs. An Coston of Midland and Mrs. Orta
Allen of Clare; and an uncle, Henry Gatz of Gladwin. Services were held
Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column - 4 Page -
2 PFC US ARMY WWII CLAUDE S. CARD (25
SEP 1896 28 AUG 1965) SERVICES TODAY FOR CLAUDE CARD Services were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free
Methodist Church for Claude S. Card, 68, of Gladwin, who died Sunday afternoon
at the Plummer Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., from injuries
received in a boat accident on Batchawana Bay August 21. Born in Gladwin County
on Sept. 25, 1896, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Card, he was married to the former
Lila Blaney Jan. 12, 1915, at Wagarville. Mr. Card was a carpenter by trade. A member of the Gladwin Free Methodist
Church he served on its board of trustees. Besides his wife, he is survived by
one son, George of Pinconning; two daughters, Mrs. Neva Burns, of Gladwin, and
Mrs Eileen Gerrard, of Lake Fenton; one brother, Henry, of Flint; one sister,
Mrs. Leo Raymond, of Gladwin; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The Revs. F. E. Voller and Charles Allen officiated with burial in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-1/1965 Column 6 Page 1. GERALD E.
"JERRY"CARD (25 JAN 1917 - 5 JUNE 1978) Gerald (Jerry) E. Card, 61, of 4514 Niptegon
Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday, June 5. Born in Harrison
on January 25, 1917, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Card
owned Jerry's Clothing in the 1940's and was now a custodian at the Gladwin
County Courthouse. He and the former Twyla Ballard were married on July 25,
1937, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Nina Card of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Darlene)
Glowacki of Saginaw; 3 sons, K. Edward of Farewell, LeRoy of Pontiac and Robert
of Gladwin; one brother, Jack of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Hutchinson of
Inkster and Mrs. Ruth Melhus of Pontiac; 12 grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2 (6/7/1978) Midland Library Gerald (Jerry) E.
Card, 61 of Gladwin, died Monday at Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born in Harrison on Jan. 25,
1917. He was a former owner of Jerrys
Clothing Store in Gladwin. He also was
employed as a custodian at the Gladwin County Courthouse. He was married on July 25, 1937, in Gladwin
to Twyla Ballard. Surviving are his
wife; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Glowacki, of Saginaw; three sons, K.
Edward, of Farwell, Leroy, of Pontiac, and Robert, of Gladwin; his mother ,
Mrs. Nina Card, of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Hutchinson, of Inkster and
Mrs. Ruth Melhus, of Pontiac; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at
2pm Thursday at the Gladwin Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen T. Parker will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. LILA E. (BLANEY) CARD
(23 SEP 1896 - 4 JULY 1995) Lila Card, 98 of
Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 4, 1995 at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a
long illness. Born Sept. 23, 1896 in Gladwin Township, she resided in Gladwin
County most of her life. Mrs. Card was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist
Church, the Ladies Aid, Missionary Society and other societies and lodges. The
former Lila Blaney married Claude Card Jan. 12, 1915 in Wagarville and he
preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, George and wife Mary
of Gladwin; 2 daughtes, Eileen and husband Elmer Gerred of Lake Fenton, and
Neva and husband Charles Burns of Gladwin; 5 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by 2 sisters and one brother. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday from the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Memorial donations may be made to the church. Arrangements were handled by the
Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1995 Column - 1
Page 6 MARY MARGARET (MATTHEWS) CARD (7 MAR 1924 - 13 MAY 2010) Mary Margaret
(Matthews) Card, age 86, of Midland, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Brittany Manor Nursing Home in Midland. She was
born March 7, 1924 in Tiffin, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha
(Frankfather) Matthews. She married George Card on Aug. 15, 1941 in Gladwin. She did Income Taxes
and was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Card in January 2010;
son, Donald Card in February 2010; son-in-law, Walter Witte; two brothers,
Ernest and Ralph Matthews; and two sisters, Bebe and Eva. She is survived by
her daughter, Shirley Witte of Midland; daughter-in-law, Jan Card of Linwood;
seven grandchildren, Renee (Paul) Schroll of Midland, E. Scott (Grace) Witte of
Kentwood, Lorri (Jim) Wilson of West Milton, Ohio, David (Shelly) Card of Mt.
Pleasant, Deana (Tim) Danner of Sanford, Jim (Sue) Card of Kawkawlin, Shelly
(Matt) Mahar of Essexville; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great
grandchild; brother, Clifford (Myrt) Matthews of Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services were
held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin,
with Pastor David Snyder officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery with
committal services held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made in memory of Mary to the First United Methodist
Church. Gladwin County Record dated 5/19/2010. TWYLA L. (BALLARD)
CARD (16 FEB 1918 - 3 JULY 2005) Twyla L. Card, Twyla
L. Card, 87, of Gladwin, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005 at MidMichigan
Medical Center-Gladwin. She was born in Gladwin on Feb. 16, 1918 to the late
Roy and Goldie (Fetteroff) Ballard. She married Gerald Card on July 23, 1937 in
Gladwin; he preceded her in death in June of 1978. She was the Past Noble Grand
of the Rebekahs, a Blue Star Mother and a member of the First United Methodist
Church. She is survived by
her children, K. Edward (Pauline) Card of Midland, Darlene (Richard) Glowacki
of Bridgeport, Leroy (Vivian) Card of Crossville, Tennessee, and Robert (Linda)
Card of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren and one Great great
grandchild; two brothers, Way (Lillian) Ballard of Gaylord and Clarence (Helen)
Ballard of Gladwin; and two sisters, Lucille Reid of Gladwin and Virgileen
(Dick) Tolly of Midland. A funeral will be
held at 11 a.m. on July 6, with the Rev. Lynn Chappell presiding. Burial will
follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made out to the charity of ones
choice. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. LELAND G. CARMAN (21
MARCH 1911 - 16 SEP 1986) Leland G. Carman, 75,
of 1509 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Salem,
S.D. Born in Toledo, Ohio, March 21, 1911, he came to Gladwin County in 1968,
from Saginaw. Mr. Carman was a machinist for Saginaw Steering Geer and a veteran
of World War II. He was a member of the Gladwin Co. VFW Post 7303, the DAV,
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, American Legion Post 171, the UAW and past Noble
Grand of the Gladwin IOOF Lodge 177. Mr. Carman and the former Gladys Butler
Durfee were married Aug. 27, 1957, in Saginaw County. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Charles of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Eunice Smith of Beaverton and Juanita Podoba
of St. Charles; 6 step-children, Dorothy
Shuart and Samuel of Midland, Robert of Mio, the Rev. James of Luxerene,
Delbert of Yulee, Fla. and William of Pt. Blank, Texas; 37 grandchildren and 43
great grandchildren. A daughter, Patricia Farrison, preceded him in death in
October 1968. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. David Avery officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside rites were held by the VFW Post. The
American Legion held a service at 7 p.m Friday and the IOOF held one at 8 p.m.
Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 PFC US ARMY WWII ERNEST NELSON
CARNAHAN (5 APRIL 1895 - 17 FEB 1979) Ernest N. Carahan,
83, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following
a long illness. Born in Gladwin on April 5, 1895, he had spent his lifetime in
Gladwin County. Mr. Carnahan was a veteran of World War I and a member of the
Veterans of World War I, Gladwin Barracks 3421. He retired in 1961 from the
Gladwin County Road Commission. He and the former Esther Durham were married on
December 18, 1954, in Gladwin. Surviving besides his wife, are 3 sons,
Daniel of Clio, Dale of Seattle, Wash., and Charles of St. Charles; one
daughter, Mrs. Harold (Fern) Prentice of Meredith; one brother, Ray of Gladwin,
2 sisters, Mrs. Maude Basner of Flint and Mrs. Ethel Dennings of Gladwin; 8
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Sam Asch officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1979 Column - 3
Page - 2 ESTHER J. (DURHAM)
CARNAHAN (27 MAY 1915 - 26 JUNE 1980) ESTHER CARNAHAN Mrs. Esther J. Carnahan, 65, of Maple Manor, Gladwin, died Thursday, June
26, in Little Traverse Hospital, Petoskey, after an illness of six months. Born
in Napolean, Ohio, on May 27, 1915, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin
County. The former Esther Durham, she was married to Ernest Carnahan on
December 18, 1954, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1979. Surviving are one son, Charles Durham of Corunna; 2 step-sons, Daniel
Carnahan of Clio and Dale Carnahan of Seattle, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Mrs.
Harold (Fern) Prentice of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Marion Sheppard of East Jordan
and Mrs. Helen Eckelbarger of Gladwin; one brother, Joseph (Port) Durham of
Gladwin; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
7-2/1980 Column 5 Page 2. ETHEL IRENE (WHITMAN)
CARNAHAN (1 OCT 1910 25 DEC 1945) Services Friday for Mrs. Carnahan Mrs. Ethel Irene Carnahan, 35, died at her home in Grout township on
Christmas Day, Funeral services will be held Friday, at the Hall Funeral Home
at 2 p.m. following a prayer service at the home, at 1:15 p.m. Elder Floyd
Burt, of the Beaverton Latter Day Saints Church will officiate. Burial will be
in the Highland cemetary. Ethel Irene Whitman, daughter of Daniel C. and Mary Louise Whitman, was
born on October 1, 1910 in Grout township. She was married to Ernest E.
Carnahan, December 24,1929 in Gladwin. Surviving are her parents, her husband, and three children, Daniel
M.,Dale LaVern, and Fern Lucille, all at home; two brothers, Charles L. Whitman
of Midland, Forrest D. Whitman of Coleman; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Hale, of
Gladwin and Mabel Lucille of Grout township; two sisters and six brothers
preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1945 Column - 3 Page -
1. (Irene was born with heart problems) CATHERINE ALICE
(LUCAS) CARPENTER (11 JUNE 1878 - 8 FEB 1965) FRANCES A. CARPENTER
(1851 - 7 AUG 1907) CARPENTER---Francis, wife of J. A.
Carpenter, died very suddenly of heart failure at 7 a.m. Wednesday while eating
breakfast. Deceased was born in Ohio, and was 56 years old. Her husband, J. A.
Carpenter, and daughter, Mrs. E. A. Coan, survive her. Funeral services will be
held Friday morning, and interment will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-08/1907 Column - 2 Page - 5 J. M. "
JABEY" CARPENTER (9 OCT 1853 - 27 SEP 1931) Jabey M. Carpenter of
Smith Creek, Sage township, died Sunday everning, Sept. 27, 1931, about 11
o'clock. Mr. Carpentr was taken sick Sunday afternoon while attending the
Evangelical church near his home. He grew steadily worse and was picked up on
his way home by Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Hood and as his condition seemed so
critical, he was taken immediately to a doctor, who gave no hope of his
recovery. Mr. Carpenter was born Oct. 9, 1853, in Elgin county, Malahide
township, Ontario, and was aged 77 years, 11 months and 18 days. He was married
Sept. 27, 1874, to Permilla Jane Millard. Two children were born to them, one
son, J. W., who survives him, and one daughter who died in infancy. The Carpenters came to Gladwin in November,
1887, and settled on a farm at Smith Creek, where they have since resided. Mrs.
Carpenter died May 24, 1930, and Mr. Carpenter continued to make his home at
the farm. Besides a son and daughter-in-law he is survived by four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the
Evangelical church at Smith Creek Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. F. A.
Hood, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Those here from out of town were:
Mr. (son) and Mrs. J. W. Carpenter, Mr. (grandson) and Mrs. Clayton Carpenter,
Mr. (grandson) and Mrs. Clarence Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. (granddaughter) Cecil
McKinnon, all of Flint, and Alex Lucas of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated
10-01/1931 Column - 3 Page - 1 JAMES WILLIAM
CARPENTER (10 AUG 1876 - 24 DEC 1961) PERMILLA JANE
(MILLARD) CARPENTER (16 OCT 1851 - 24 MAY 1930) Mrs. James M.
Carpenter died May 24, 1930 of a complication of diseases, after an illness of
several weeks at her home at Smith Creek. Permilla Jane Millard was born near
Blenham, Ont., Oct. 16, 1851, and was 78 years, 7 months and 8 days old. She
was married to J. M. Carpenter Sept. 27, 1874, at Malahide, Ont. This union was
blessed with one son and one daughter, the daughter Edith dying in infantry.
Those who knew Mrs. Carpenter best speak very highly of her life, telling of
her love and devotion to her family and those about her. She leaves to mourn her departure her
husband, a life's companion, of over 55 years, her son, James W., of Flint;
four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. T. L.
Chatterton of Gladwin city; a brother, James Millard and a sister, Mrs. Louisa
Pressey, both of St. Thomas, Ontario, and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are old residents of
Sage township, having located there in the 80's. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Smith Creek Evangelical church, conducted by
Rev. F. A. Hood, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-29/1930 Column - 4 Page - 5 BEATRICE CARPER (16
MAR 1912 14 JAN 1984)
Beatrice Carper, 71,
of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1984, in her home. She was born March 16, 1912, in Dry Branch,
W.Va. She married Cullie Carper, Feb. 16, 1928, in Comfort, W,Va. She moved to
Michigan in 1934 and lived in Breckenridge, then moved to Gladwin in 1937. Mr.
Carper died in 1975. She leaves daughters,
Mrs. Delbert (Delores) Cleveland of Oklahoma and Mrs. Kenneth (Gloria) Doane of
Beaverton; sons, Garland Carper, James Carper, William Carper and Herbert
Carper, all of Gladwin, and Cullie Carper Jr. of Detroit; 20 grandchildren; six
great grandchildren; sisters, Oma Smith of Bell, W.Va., Martha Smith, Lois
McCartney and Ruthie Adkins, all of Dry Branch, W.Vu., Eunice Hudson of Mineral
Wells, W.Va., and Vernie Pettery of Minden, W.Va.; and a brother, Hershel
Adkins of Glen Daniels, W.Va. Services will be at
11 am. Tuesday in Matthews Funeral Home with Norman Schroeder officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.
MARY CARR (23 APR
1832 21 DEC 1928) Mrs. Mary Carr was
born in LeRoy, New York, April 23, 1832. On reaching womanhood she was married
to William Kinne, who died a few years after their marriage. She then move to
Pennsylvania where she married Marshall Carr and came with him and their family
to Hope, Michigan in 1854. Being widowed again she came in 1890 to Gladwin to
live with her son, William Kinne, in whose home she died Dec. 21, 1928. She leaves three
children, William with whom she lived; Fredric of Spokane, Washington, and Mrs.
Harriet Loeffler of Toledo, Ohio; five grand children, 13 great grandchildren, and
one great great grandchild, the little son of Cecil Kinne of Beaverton. She was
a sincere Christian, a devoted mother, a loyal friend and a kind neighbor, and
though dead she will live long in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Funeral services were
held from the home Sunday at one oclock, Rev. L. M. Whitney officiating The
body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Her pallbearers were her three
grandsons, Bert, Clair and Neil Kinne and her three great grandsons, Cecil,
Clyde and Clayton Kinne. Those from out of
town were Mrs. Loaffler of Toledo, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. James Fitchet and
daughter of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kinne of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. B.
Kinne from Arthurville. A loved one from us
has gone: A voice we loved is
still: A chair is vacant in
this home Which never can be
filled. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-27/1928 Column 7 Page 1. GEORGE E. CARVEY (1
OCT 1893 - 15 FEB 1970) RITES HELD FOR GEORGE
CARVEY George E. Carvey, 76, retired manager of the
Gladwin A&P Store, died Sunday night at the Gladwin Hospital following a
long illness. Born in Bay City on Oct. 1, 1893, he came to Gladwin as manager
of the A& P Store in 1938. He retired from the store on Nov. 1, 1958. Mr.
Carvey was employed by the A& P chain in Saginaw prior to moving to
Gladwin. He was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, chairman and member of the Selective Service Board during
World War II, and a past president of the Gladwin Rotary Club. Mr. Carvey was
married to the former Helen Shaw on Dec. 31, 1924, in Bay City. Besides his wife, he is survived by three
sons, Maurice, of Gladwin, David, of Palm Beach, Fla., and Gerald, of Alma; one
brother, Vern, of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Churchill, of Royal Oak, and
Mrs. Esther Harper, of Bay City; eight grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. One son, Wendell, lost his life in the South Pacific during
World War II. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John W. Cermak officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 0218/1970 Column - 5
Page - 1 WILLARD L. CASSIDAY
(27 NOV 1904 - 29 MAY 1971) Willard L. Cassiday,
66, of Flint, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 29. Born in Gladwin
County on Nov. 27, 1904, he moved to Flint in 1943 from Midland. Mr. Cassiday
was a veteran of World War II and retired from A. C. Spark Plug Co. in 1968. A
widower, he is survived by one son, Dale; of Midland; one daughter Mrs. Marie
King, of Midland; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Douce, of Gladwin, Mrs. Margaret
Garbett, of Flint, Mrs. Stella Bardwell, of All-Bright Shores and Mrs. Sylvia
Nunn, of Beaverton; one brother, Wilbur Cassiday, of Edenville; six
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1971 Column - 5
Page - 2 MI PVT MEDICAL DEPT
WWII CAROLINE E. (CARSON) CASSITY
(19 SEP 1896 10 FEB 1969) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. CASSITY Mrs. Caroline E. Cassity, 72, of Wiggins Lake, died Monday, Feb. 10, at
Mercy, Bay City, after an illness of six weeks. Born in Chesaning on Sept. 19,
1896, she had lived in Gladwin County the past 28 years. The former Caroline
Carson, she was married to Everet Cassity on Jan. 7, 1927, in Saginaw. He
preceded her in death in June 1968. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Betty Douglas of Clearwater, Fla.,
Mrs. Mary Stuhr of Pinconning, Mrs. Ruth Harris of Midland and Mrs. Charlotte
Mawhorter of Gladwin; one son Elbert Allen of Phoenix; one step-daughter, Mrs.
Shirley Elliot of Chicago; one brother, Samuel of Lake Orion; one sister, Mrs.
Bethel Means of Sherwood; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son,
Norman, preceded her in death in 1945. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. George Knauff will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 2-12/1969 Column 4 Page 1. EVERETT CASSITY (4
MAY 1892 19 JUNE 1968) ILLNESS FATAL TO EVERETT CASSITY Everett Cassity, 76, of Wiggins Lake, died this morning (Wednesday) in
the Gladwin Hospital after a short illness. Born in Farmers, Ky., on May 4,
1892, he came to Gladwin County 27 years ago. Mr. Cassity was an electrician
with the C & O Railroad. He was a member of the International Brotherhood
Electrical Workers Union No. 557 in Saginaw and the Saginaw FOE No. 497. He was
married to the former Caroline Carson on Jan. 7, 1927, in Saginaw. Besides his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Betty Douglas of
Clearwater, Fla., Mrs. Mary Stuhr, Pinconning, Mrs. Ruth Harris, Midland, Mrs.
Charlotte Mawhorter, Gladwin, and Mrs. Shirley Elliott, Chicago; one son,
Elbert of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Emil of Canfield, Ohio and Winston of
Wooster, Ohio; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. One son Norman
preceded him in death in 1945. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Highland Cemetery. The Hall
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated
6-19/1968 Column 5 Page 1. GEORGE B. CASSITY (12
MARCH 1895 - 1 JAN 1965) RITES HELD FOR GEORGE
CASSITY Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home for George B. Cassity, 69, of Sage Township, who died Friday,
after a short illness in Saginaw Veteran's Hospital. Born on March 12, 1895, in
Farmers, Ky., he was an electrician. A veteran of World War I, he came to
Gladwin eight years ago from Detroit. Three brothers, Everett, of Gladwin,
Emil, of Canfield, Ohio, and Winston, of Wooster Ohio, survive him. Burial was
in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1965 Column - 6 Page -
2 11 SFC 347 Co MTC WWI NORMAN ROBERT CASSITY
(29 NOV 1928 17 DEC 1945) SERVICES FOR HAY YOUTH THURSDAY Norman Cassity, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cassity, of Hay township,
died on Monday, December 17, at the Gladwin hospital after an illness of only a
week. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at the Hall Funeral Home, with
burial in the Highland cemetery. Rev. Forrest Todd, of the Highwood church will
officiate. Norman was born in Saginaw, on November 29, 1928, and came to
Gladwin county with his parents about four years ago. He was a junior at the
Gladwin high school, having previously attended the Hay Unit of the Gladwin
county schools. Surviving, besides his parents, are four sisters, Mrs. Charlotte May
Horter, of Winegars; Mrs. Ruth Harris, of Saginaw; Betty and Mary, at home; one
half-brother, Albert Allen, of Saginaw; one half-sister, Mrs. Shirley Elliott,
of Chicago; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carson, of Saginaw; an uncle,
George Cassity, who makes his home with the family. Gladwin County Record dated
12-19/1945 Column 2 Page 1. BERTHA M. CASTERLINE
(1920 11 FEB 2006) Bertha M. Casterline, 85, of Lake Orion died Feb. 11, 2006. Bertha was a
former member of the Gladwin Eagles. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Ray, and her grandson Tom Merritt. She was the mother of Ray (Barbara), Robert
(Inga), Kay (Dave) Powell, Beverly Betzing, Barbara (Jerry) Kaczynski, Joyce
(Rick) Derring, Donna (David) Spears; sister of Robert (Polly) Pence, Christine
Welch, Leo (Beatrice) Pence, Kenneth (Margaret) Pence and Dormalee (Charles)
Baker. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 14 Great-grandchildren, and
four Great-great-granddaughters. Funeral services Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint &
Son Trust 100 Funeral Home, where friends may visit Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. and
7-9 p.m. Private interment will be at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may
be made to American Heart Association. To sign the online guest book visit www.winfuneralhome.com
Gladwin County Record dated 2-15/2006 A - 3. RAYMOND A. CASTERLINE
(1912 3 NOV 1987) RAY CASTERLINE Ray A. Casterline,
74, of 606 Short St., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 3, at his home. Born
in Ann Arbor Nov. 23, 1912, he moved to Gladwin County in 1974. Mr. Casterline
was a polisher for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac until retiring in 1971 after 34
years. He was a member of UAW Local 653 in Pontiac, the Pontiac Loyal Order of
Moose 182; New Port Richey, Fla. FOE 3153. Mr. Casterline and
the former Bertha Pence were married Nov. 29, 1936, in Pontiac. Surviving
besides his wife, are 2 sons, Ray of Middleburg, Fla. and Robert of Orlando,
Fla; 4 daughters, Kay Thiry and Mrs. Jerome (Barbara) Kaczynski of Detroit,
Beverly Street of Union Lake and Mrs. Rick (Joyce) Deering of Lake Orion; 2
brothers, LaVerne of Sunnyvale, Calif, and Donald of Ypsilanti; one sister,
Mrs. Vera Zemke of Ann Arbor; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held
Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Moose Lodge memorial service was held Thursday at 7 p.m.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1987 Column 3 Page 2. WILL R. CAVINESS (26
NOV 1912 - 4 APRIL 1986) Will R. Caviness, 73,
of Harrison, died Friday, April 4, in the Clare Community Hospital after a long
illness. Born in Dimondale, Nov. 26, 1912, he moved to Harrison in 1977 from
Wayne. Mr. Caviness was a paper handler for the Detroit Free Press for 45 years
until retiring in 1977. He served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Caviness
and the former Helen Boxey were married in 1933 in Gladwin. She died April 29,
1975. He then married May Diehl Dec. 26, 1976, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
William of Orlando, Fla., Steven of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Thomas of
Brooksville, Fla.; 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Nancy) Rentier of Monks Corner,
S.C. and Mrs. Dennis (Mary) Dewyer of Inkster; one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Nichols
of Brooksville, Fla.; 27 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body was
cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY WWII COMER C. CHAFFIN (10 SEP
1906 - 8 MAY 1976) Comer C. Chaffin, 69,
of 2626 Winegars Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, May 8, at the Gladwin Area
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gainesboro, Tenn., on September 10,
1906, he came to Gladwin County in 1949 from Romeo. Mr. Chaffin was employed
for Yager Construction of Beaverton and had worked for the Gladwin County Road
Commission for 16 years. He was married to the former Mary Cedar on January 30,
1930, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Jean Farmer of Sandusky; one son, Howard of Clio; three
grandchildren; and six brothers and four sisters, all of Tennessee, Georgia and
California. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin. The Rev. Philip Geeck officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-12/1976 Column - 7 Page - 2 WALTER
"DAVE" CHAFINS (18 JULY 1936 12 NOV 1982) W. DAVID CHAFINS W. David Chafins, 46, of Detroit and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday,
Nov. 12, in the Detroit Henry Ford Hospital from injuries sustained in an industrial accident August 5. Born
in Blackberry, Ky., on July 18, 1936, he was employed as a foreman at the
International Chimney Corp. in Buffalo, N.Y. He moved to Detroit five years ago
from Gladwin. Surviving are a son, Nathan David of Gladwin; 3 daughters, Sgt. Tresea
Kurban in the U.S.; Air Force at George Air Force Base in Victorville, Calif.,
Mrs. Yvonne Geiger of Beaverton and Connie Chafins of Gladwin; 2 brothers,
Kenneth Ratliff and Harm Ratliff of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Detroit;
and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
; Chapel. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-17/1982 Column 4 Page 2. FLOYD CHAPMAN (14
MARCH 1902 - 28 MARCH 1984) FLOYD CHAPMAN Floyd B. Chapman, 82, of 11926 Meredith Grade, Gladwin, died Wednesday,
March 28, in the Clare Community Hospital after a short illness. Born in
Wauwatosa, Wisc., on March 14, 1902, he moved to Gladwin County 22 years ago
from Lansing. He retired in 1967 as a foreman after 39 years with Oldsmobile in
Lansing. Mr. Chapman was a life member and a 32 degree Mason with the Gladwin
Masonic Lodge. He was married to the former Helen Taylor on June 13, 1924, in
Standish. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held Friday, at 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Gladwin County Record dated 4-4/1984 Column 2 Page 2. HELEN M. (TAYLOR)
CHAPMAN (4 FEB 1907 - 14 FEB 1985) Helen M. Chapman, 78, of 11926 Meredith Grade, Gladwin, died Thursday,
Feb. 14, in St. Laurence Hospital Dimondale Center, Dimondale, after a long
illness. Born in Standish Feb. 4, 1907, she came to Gladwin County 23 years ago
from Lansing. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars Rebekah Lodge of
Gladwin. The former Helen Taylor, she was married to Floyd Chapman June 13,
1924 in Standish. He preceded her in death in March 28, 1984. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bernice Croad of Barryton; 2 neices and a
nephew. A sister, Mrs. Crystal Kraushaar, preceded her in death in Oct. 1983.
Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel.
The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. An OES
memorial service was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1985
Column - 3 Page - 2 DOROTHY ANN (MASON) CHARTRAND (18 NOV 1930 SEP 2009) Dorothy Ann
Chartrand, 78, beloved wife of 59 years to Warren F. Chartrand (predeceased May
28, 2009) , mother of Diane Chartrand and Denise Catherine Martin
(predeceased), grandmother of David (Elizabeth), Heather, Christopher (Dawn);
great-grandmother to Hunter. She was born on Nov. 18, 1930 in Detroit, to John
and Leona (Kurz) Mason. She was a member of
the Alter Society of her church, was an avid tennis player, dancer and swimmer.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, 1 p.m. at
Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Deacon Frank Alex officiating.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 from 11 a.m. until the time
of service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery,
Gladwin. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Gladwin County Record
dated 09/22/2009. HELEN M. (TAYLOR) CHAPMAN (4 FEB 1907 14 FEB 1985) Helen M. Chapman, 78,
of 11926 Meredith Grade, Gladwin, died Thursday, Feb. 14, in St. Laurence
Hospital Dimondale Center, Dimondale, after a long illness. Born in Standish
Feb. 4, 1907, she came to Gladwin County 23 years ago from Lansing. She was a
member of the Order of Eastern Stars Rebekah Lodge of Gladwin. The former Helen
Taylor, she was married to Floyd Chapman June 13, 1924 in Standish. He preceded
her in death in March 28, 1984. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bernice Croad
of Barryton; 2 neices and a nephew. A sister, Mrs. Crystal Kraushaar, preceded
her in death in Oct. 1983. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. An OES memorial service was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 WARREN FRANCIS CHARTRAND (3 APR 1925 28 MAY 2009) Warren Francis
Chartrand, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,
passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born on April 3, 1925, in
Detroit, to Frank and Edith (Still) Chartrand. Warren married Dorothy Mason on
July 22, 1950, in Detroit. They were married for 59 years. He was an executive
for Chrysler Corporation retiring in 1981. As a child in
adolescence, he spent his summers at the home of his grandparents, where he
resided from 1981 until his death. He previously resided in Detroit. He became
a 4th degree Knight with the Friar Artman Council of the Knights of
Columbus. He was also a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge in Florida. He is survived by his
wife, Dorothy of Gladwin; a daughter, Diane Chartrand of Shelby Township; three
grandchildren---David (Elizabeth) Cantell, Heather Cantrell, and Christopher
(Dawn) Martin; and one great-grandson, Hunter Martin. He was preceded in death
by his parents; and a daughter, Denise Catherine Martin. Funeral service were
held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in
Gladwin, with a Rosary Service. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m.
until the time of service. He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Humane
Society of Michigan. Gladwin County Record dated 6-10-2009. JULIA V. (GOLOMBESKI)
CHASTNEY (20 JUNE 1913 6 JUNE 1970) RITES HELD FOR ELBOW LAKE LADY Julia V. Chastney, 56, of Elbow Lake, Harrison, died suddenly Saturday, June
6, at the Gladwin Hospital. Born in Bay City, on June 20, 1913, Mrs. Chastney
moved to Elbow Lake in 1957 but continued to work as forelady at General Die
Cast, Detroit, until 1965 when she retired and came to live permanently at
Elbow Lake. The former Julia V. Golombeski, she was married to Theodore J.
Chastney, on July 5, 1940, in Hazel Park. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Paul Chastney, of
Warren, and Theodore Chastney, Jr. of San Clemente, Calif.; one sister, Mrs.
Blanch Miller, of Utica; and two brothers, Carl Golombeski, of Flint, and Bert
Golombeski, of Bradenton, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Rites were held at the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home on Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
with Rev. Carl Briggs officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 6-10/1970 Column 8 Page 2. THEODORE J. CHASTNEY
(1918 - ?) ALMA N. CHATTERTON
(08 OCT 1917 - 17 JUNE 1934) FINAL RITES FOR ALMA
CHATTERTON, DROWNED SUNDAY Last services for Alma Chatterton, 17
year-old Grout township girl who was drowned in Ross lake at Beaverton Sunday,
were held yesterday at the Gladwin M. E. church, the Rev. Perry Hoover of
Beaverton officiating. He was assisted by the Reverend Raymond Norton of
Beaverton and the Reverend L. A. Ruegsegger of Gladwin. Burial was in Highland
cemetery. A dramatic airplane race with a pulmotor
from Bay City failed to save the life of the drowned girl, although Captain
Franklin Brown of the Bay City Fire Department arrived at Beaverton with the
inhalator instrument just 20 minutes after he was summoned by Sheriff McGuire
of Gladwin. Brown arrived at the Beaverton landing field in a plane piloted by
Jack Barstow of Midland. Too much time had elasped before the body
was found, Brown said when the pulmotor failed. The body had been in the water
for an hour and fifteen minutes before it was recovered by hurriedly organized
rescue groups. According to reports, Miss Chatterton had
been wading with two companions in the lake Sunday afternoon, Erma Perry and
Ola Cottrell. The girls suddenly plunged beyond their depth from the shallow
ledge into the deep water. Miss Perry was dragged under the water by Miss
Chatterton and narrowly escaped her friend's fate. Dr. Swengel of Beaverton assisted Capt.
Brown. Miss Chatterton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chatterton of
Grout township. She had attended Gladwin and Beaverton schools, last year
completing her junior year. This was the 13th drowning recorded in Ross Lake.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1934 Column - 6 Page - 1 CHARLES C. CHATTERTON
(18 JULY 1882 - 3 DEC 1937) CHARLES C. CHATTERTON
DIES IN HOSPITAL FRIDAY Services were held Sunday afternoon at the
Rogers Funeral Home for Charles C. Chatterton, conducted by Rev. Karl K.
Keefer. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Mr. Chatterton was born July 18, 1882,
in Elgin county, Ontario, and came to Gladwin county with his parents in
December, 1884. The past 20 years he has been in partnership with Richard
Rowley on the Tubbs farm, just west of town. He was quiet, unassuming and
always ready to lend assistance to his family and his friends. His mother on
her death bed less than a year ago said: "Charlie has never given me an
unkind word in all his life." He died Friday December 3, at Mercy
hospital, Bay City.
Surviving are his father, T. L. Chatterton; three brothers, William N.
of Gladwin, Glenn of Sylvan Village, Clare of Keego Harbor; and six sisters,
Mrs. Gertrude Conner and Mrs. Bertha St. John of Gladwin, Mrs. Erie Wave
Smithson and Miss Lela Chatterton of Pontiac, Mrs. Eloise Weakley of Brown City
and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids. Gladwin County Record dated 12-08/1937
Column - 8 Page - 1 EMMA A. (MILLARD)
CHATTERTON (9 JULY 1861 - 7 MARCH 1937) MRS. T. L. CHATTERTON
SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS Funeral services were held at the Chatterton
home on the east banks of the Cedar river Tuesday afternoon, March 9, at 2
o'clock for Mrs. Thomas L. Chatterton conducted by her pastor, Rev. Grant L.
Jordan. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Emma A. Millard, daughter of
Canadian parents, was born July 9, 1861, in Elgin county, Ontario, Canada. On
May 6, 1877, she married Thomas L. Chatterton. In December, 1884, Mr. and Mrs.
Chatterton came to Gladwin county and settled in the west part of Grout township
where they lived 28 years when they moved to another part of the township where
they lived nine years. The last 15 years they have lived at their present home
in Gladwin city. Mrs. Chatterton died Sunday, March 7, after
an illness of four weeks. The last five years she has been a shut-in but during
that time her many friends have found it a pleasure to call on and visit with
her. She was a member of the Gladwin Methodist church having joined during the
pastorate of Rev. J. M. Jensen in the 90's. Surviving are her husband, Thomas L.
Chatterton; six daughters and four sons, Mrs. Gertrude Conner, Charles
Chatterton and William M. Chatterton of Gladwin, Mrs. Bertha St. John of
Detroit, Mrs. Erie Smithson, Miss Lela Chatterton, Glenn Chatterton of Pontiac,
Mrs. Eloise Weakley of Goodrich and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids and
Clare Chatterton of Sylan Village. Attending the funeral form out-of-town were
Mrs. Bertha St. John of Detroit, Mrs. Harry Smithson, Clare Chatterton and Miss
Lela Chatterton of Pontiac; Mrs. Flosie Weakley of Goodrich; Glenn Chatterton
of Sylvan Village; Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids; and Mrs. D. J. Borden
of Ann Arbor. Gladwin County Record dated 3-10/1937 Column - 3 Page - 1 LELA M. CHATTERTON
(29 JAN 1889 - 19 NOV 1968) RITES FRIDAY FOR LELA
CHATTERTON Lela M. Chatterton, 79, died suddenly
Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, at her home in Gladwin. Born on Jan. 29, 1889, in
Grout Township, she was a retired teacher from the Pontiac School System. Miss
Chatterton had resided in Gladwin since her retirement 14 years ago. She was a
member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, William of
Gladwin and Glenn of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Meaker, Gladwin, Mrs.
Eloise Weakley, Hot Springs, Ark., and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood, Eaton Rapids. Two
brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermek will officiate and burial will be
in Highland Mausoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1968 Column - 7 Page -
1 PERRY CHATTERTON
(ABT. 1909 - 30 AUG 1963) ILLNESS FATAL TO
PERRY CHATTERTON Funeral services were held last week Monday
at 10 a.m. at Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, St. Clair Shores, for Perry D. Chatterton,
54, who died Friday, August 30, after a two-month illness. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. An educator for 36 years, he was assistant
superintendent of the Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren since 1953. He is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Chatterton, of Gladwin. Bron in Gladwin, he attended Gladwin High
School and after graduation from Gladwin County Normal School taught in the
rural schools here. He also studied at Ferris Institute and Central Michigan
University where he got his bachelor's degree in education. He attended both
the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, where he received his
master's degree. From 1926 to 1929 he taught in the rural school system of
Smith Creek and in the Cadillac high school from 1930 to 1934. In Reed City he
was principal to 1935 and then administrator at Alpena high school to 1943. Before accepting the Fitzgerald high school
principalship in 1950, he was superintendant of schools in Whitehall. Surviving
are his wife, Anna; two sons, Thomas and Roger; his parents and two brothers,
(continued on Page 2) Wayne, of Yale, and Ronald, of Midland. A member of Phi
Delta Kappa honorary society, he was chairman of the advancement committee of
the Detroit Metropolitan Area Boy Scouts, (Michigan District; chairman of the
central curriculm committee of the state board of education; and active in the
National Council to Exceptional children. Gladwin County Record dated
09-11/1963 Column - 4 Page - 1 & continued on Gladwin County Record dated
09-11/1963 Column - 1 Page - 2 RONALD J. CHATTERTON
(24 OCT 1915 - 4 JUNE 1999) Ronald Chatterton,
83, former Midland resident, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Lakeland, Fla. Born
Oct. 24, 1915 in Clare County, he was the son of Aubrey and Edith Chatterton.
He worked for The Dow Chemical Company's Kansas City sales office, retiring in
1978 after 37 1/2 years. He was a member of Midland Elks and a former member of
the First United Methodist Church in Midland. Surviving are his wife, Josephine; two
daughters, Kay and husband Ron Wood of Grayling, and Judith Starbuck of
Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial
service was held in Lakeland. Graveside services will be held June 26 at 2 p.m.
at the Gladwin Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1999 Column - 1 Page
- 2 VIOLET FERN (OGG)
CHATTERTON (6 DEC 1895 - 14 JUNE 1986) Fern Chatterton, 90,
of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 14, in the Midland Hospital Center after a
brief illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1895, in Gladwin Township and spent her
entire life here. She was a member of the Gladwin Church of Christ and was a
homemaker. The former Fern Ogg, she was married to William Chatterton Jan. 3,
1917, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in April 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Clarence
(Vauneece) Parker, Mrs. Alonzo (Virginia) Short and Mrs. Billie Whipple, all of
Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Burgess of Beaverton, and Mrs. Sadie Walker of
Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Alma in 1934; and a son, Harold in 1979. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Parker officiated and burial was in
the Highland Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to either the
Gladwin Church of Christ or the First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County
Record dated 06-18/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 WILLIAM N. CHATTERTON
(29 DEC 1892 - 20 APRIL 1979) William N.
Chatterton, 86, of 435 East Cedar Ave., Gladwin, died suddenly Friday, April
20, at his home. Born in Grout Township on December 29, 1892, he spent his
lifetime here. Mr. Chatterton was a farmer and worked at the former Markle's
Creamery for 16 years. He moved into Gladwin City in the early 1950's. Mr.
Chatterton was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church. He and the
former Fern Ogg were married January 3, 1917, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Vauneece) Parker, Mrs. Alonzo (Virginia) Short and
Mrs. Billie Whipple, all of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eloise Weakley of San
Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids; one brother, Glen of El
Paso, Texas; and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter
Alma in 1934 and one son, Harold on April 2, in Coleman, Pa. Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the
Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and entombment was in
the Highland Mausoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1979 Column - 5 Page
- 2 BEVERLY F. CHAVEZ (17
DEC 1936 - 3 JAN 2004) DAVID HENRY CHESSER
(1872 22 JAN 1941) Our neighborhood was saddened by the death of Dave Chesser. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew him. Wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to
his sister, Mrs. Marie Lytle. Gladwin County Record dated 1-29/1941 Column 6
Page 5. HENRY CHESSER (1821 -
1903) MATILDA JANE (BABCOCK)
CHESSER (15 DEC 1847 11 OCT 1926) MRS. MATILDA CHESSER OLD-TIME RESIDENT OF GROUT TOWNSHIP PASSES TO HER REWARD Mrs. Matilda Chesser was born Dec. 15, 1847, in the Province of Quebec,
and departed this life at her home in Grout, Oct. 11, 1926. Mrs. Chesser was
one of the early pioneers of Grout township, coming with her husband to this
county over 50 years ago, and enduring many of the hardships incident to pioneer
life. She had been a great sufferer for several years with rheumatism, but bore
it with great patiene. She was a kind neighbor, and a loving mother devoted to
her home and children, who feel her loss keenly. She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Benjamin and David Babcock of
New Brunswick, Canada, an adopted son, John McLellan of Duluth, Minn., one son
David at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Marie Lytle of Grout. She was a member of the L.O.T.M. of Gladwin hive No. 117, and of the
Altar society of Sacred Heart church of which she was a faithful member. Funeral services were conductd Thursday morning with requiem high mass at
Sacred Heart church, Rev.Fr. Van Colen officiating, with interment in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1926 Column 4 Page -1. VETALINE CHESSER (? -
18 APRIL 1893) DON MICHAEL
CHETKOVICH (25 JUNE 1960 - 21 JULY 1984) DONALD CHETKOVICH Donald Michael
Chetkovich, 24, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died suddenly at his home Saturday,
July 21. Born in Detroit on June
25, 1960, he came to Gladwin County in 1965. He was employed at Beavercraft and
was a member of the Gladwin Fraternal Order of Eagles 3292. Surviving are his
parents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard (Jan) Rusak of Gladwin; one brother, John
Chetkovich of Harrison; and his
grandmothers, Mrs. Betty Peterson of Anaheim, Calif, and Mrs. Wanda Szwejkowski
of Harper Woods. Services will be held
today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Contributions to Beavercraft are suggested by
the family. Gladwin County Record dated 7-25/1984 Column 6 Page 2. DENIECE RENA CHOVICH
(21 FEB 1959 - 17 MAY 1986) DENIECE CHOVICH Deniece Rena Chovich, 27, of Odessa, Texas and formerly of Gladwin, died
of cancer Saturday, May 17, in the Odessa Medical Center after being ill 6
months. Born in Cheboygan Feb. 21, 1959, she moved to Texas in April 1980. She
was a payroll clerk at the Odessa Country Club. Surviving are 4 brothers, Peter Chovich of San Antonio, Texas, John
Godzik of Austin, Texas, John and Mark Chovich of Gladwin; 9 sisters, Katrina
Chovich of Odessa, Texas, Pat Hortien of Detroit, Vicki Schultz, Stella Jameson
and Carol Korkoske of Gladwin, Dottie Elliott and Fran Godzik of Saginaw,
Elizabeth Kraljevick of Beaverton and Eva Sweetland of Ann Arbor. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen will officiate and burial will be in the Highland
Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-21/1986 Column 2 Page 2. JOHN R. CHOVICH (9
MAY 1934 3 JULY 1997) JOHN R. CHOVICH John R. Chovich, 63, of Gladwin, died Thursday, July 3, 1997 at his home
following a long illness. Born May 9, 1934 in Gladwin, he farmed here his
entire life. He married Patricia Burnham April 21, 1956 in Gladwin and he was
employed by Continental Fibre Drum in Midland. He retired in 1992 after 25
years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Besides his wife, John is survived by one daughter, Mary Royce of
Gladwin; one son, Kirk and wife Mae Chovich of Guam; three grand daughters,
Patty, Sarah and Mandy; two grandsons, Kirk Jr. and John; three sisters, Elizabeth Kraljevich of Beaverton, Eva Sweetland of Ann
Arbor and Katrina Chovich of Lansing; and one brother, Pete Chovich of Gladwin.
He was preceded in death by a son, John R. Chovich, Jr. and a sister, Deniece
Chovich. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral
Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Fr. Julius Spleet officiating. Burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to
consider memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gladwin County Record dated
7-9/1997 Column 3 Page 2. JOHN ROBERT CHOVICH
(5 NOV 1957 - 10 APRIL 1958) PATRICIA L. CHOVICH
(1937 - ?) HENRY B. CHURCH (17
SEP 1823 - 7 DEC 1898) HENRY B. CHURCH Whose death occurred at his residence in this city so unexpectedly
Wednesday evening, Dec. 7, 1898, was born in Underhill, Vermont, Sept. 17,
1823. He came to Macomb county, Michigan, with his parents when 10 years of
age. When 23 years of age he was married in St. Clair county to his first wife,
and two children, Burt W. Church, of this city, and Mrs. Ralph Dunton, of
Edenville, remain as a result of the union, one child having died at the age of
seven years. They resided at Port Huron, Bois Blanc and Armada, where Mr. Church
followed his trade as a carpenter. In 1863 they moved to Edenville which
village was platted and named by Mr. Church. Here he engaged in the mercantile
and hotel business, and was first postmaster of the place. After seven years
residence at Edenville he went to Duluth, Minn., from there to Linden, Genesee
county, where he was married in 1870 to Mary F. Gibbs, who survives him. After
that they resided in Big Rapids, Evart and Grand Rapids, at which places he was
engaged in the mercantile business. Fourteen years ago they came to Gladwin, and have since made this their
home. Mr. Church having been engaged at his trade as a carpenter and in
merchantile pursuits while here. Mr. Church filled various official positions
at times with honor to himself. Mr. Church had two sisters, both of whom are
dead. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1898 Column - 2 Page - 4 SOLOMON CHURCHILL
(1846 12 FEB 1917) Churchill.In
Hamilton township. Feb. 12, Solomon Churchill passed away at the age of 71
years. He had lived in Jackson county since his youth, and in Hamilton township
since 1903. Funeral Thursday. Obituary in next
issue. Gladwin County Record dated 2-15/1917 Column 5 Page 1. Churchill.Solomon
Churchill was born at Leeds, Canada, in the year 1846, and died at his home in
Hamilton township, Clare county, Feb. 12, 1917. At the age of 21 he was married
to Miss Alvira Jane Duvall, and at an early date with his wife and three
children moved to Jackson county, where they resided until 1909, when they
moved to Clare county. To this union were born five children: Mrs. Ida Thomas
of Belding; Edgar of
Jackson; Angus L., who is with the aged mother; Mrs. Effie Peckins of Lansing;
Alvin H. of Liberty, Jackson
county. There are left to mourn his loss a wife, five children, 10
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and neighbors. Services were held at
the late home Feb. 15, 1917, conducted by Rev. Hettler. Interment at Gladwin
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-22/1917 Column 6 Page -1. BENJAMIN CLARK (23
JAN 1808 - 16 SEP 1889) PASSED AWAY. TWO SUDDEN DEATHS -
W. E. BARBER, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, AND BENJ. CLARK. A shadow of gloom was
cast over our village Sunday by the announcement of the death of William E.
Barber. Mr. Barber had been seriously ill with malarial fever for about two
weeks, and his death had not been unexpected, although the best was hoped for.
Expressions of regret at the sudden demise were heard on all hands. During his
residence of upwards of seven years at this place, Mr. Barber had made many
friends throughout the county, and had occupied a position in the community
from which he will be greatly missed. Funeral services at
the Presbyterian church were largely attended, Rev. J. Kelland officiating, and
a large concourse followed the remains to the cemetery. During the services the
business places of the village were closed as a mark of respect to the
deceased. William E. Barber,
the deceased, son of Corydon T. Barber and Mary A. Barber, was born in Onondaga
county, N. Y., July 3, 1848. At the age of 15 he entered Baldwinsville, N. Y.,
Academy, where he attained a good education, and subsequently taught school for
13 terms. In the autumn of 1876 he entered the law office of C. M. Wever,
attorney, at Morenci, Michigan, and in October, 1878, was admitted to the bar
at Adrian, Mich. In 1879 he located at Midland, where his wife died in October
of that year. During the summer of 1882 he resided with his father at Fayette,
Ohio, and in December of that year he located at Gladwin, which has been his
permanent place of business since. He was married Sept. 1, 1887, to Miss Dora J.
Miller, daughter of ex-Sheriff Miller of Saginaw, who survives him. As a practitioner at
the bar Mr. Barber met with much success at this place, and gained an excellent
standing in his profession. He was twice honored by election to the office of
prosecuting attorney, which office he held at the time of his death. He was
also frequently called upon to fill other public positions of trust. A man of many
excellent qualities of heart and mind, not only in his family, as an
affectionate husband and a kind father, but in other walks of life, his kindly
aid and advice will be missed. His sense of justice and fair play was very
keen, and on him all found a friend and adviser. Liberal and fair-minded, he
accorded to all the right of their convictious, and honest difference of
opinion was no bar to his friendship. And thus while he took a prominent part
politically, he numbered his friends out of his own party ranks as well as
therein. His enemies were few and his friends were many. Benjamin Clark was
born in Cornwall, Canada, January 23, 1808, and died in Gladwin, Sept. 16,
1889, aged 81 years, seven months and 23 days. He was thrice married,---to his
third wife, Lucy Ann Davis, Oct. 8, 1837. She preceded him to the better land,
dying Aug. 21, 1889. Their union was blessed with eight children, only four of
whom remain to honor their memory and to mourn their departure. IN 1839, with
his family, he removed to York, Wastenaw county, Mich.; from there he removed
to Ypsilanti, and from there to Chelsea, where he spent nearly the rest of his
life, with the exception of about three years in Montcalm county, until last
April, when he and his aged wife, both in very feeble health, came to this
place to make their home with their son. Death came very unexpectedly. While
walking on the street about 9:30 a.m. Monday he fell and expired before medical
aid could be summoned. He was taken to his home, where kind friends performed
the last sad offices for the dead. For the past few years the infirmities of
age have been pressing upon him, but no particular disease was known to be
present. Services were held at the residence conducted by J. Brown, Wednesday
at 2 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1889 Column - 5 Page 5 MRS. BENJAMIN CLARK Mrs. Benjamin Clark
died very suddenly at the residence of F. W. Clark, Wednesday evening of
apoplexy, aged 69 years. She came here recently from Chelsea, Mich. She was the
mother of F. W. Clark, and leaves a husband, three sons and two daughters to
mourn her loss. Mrs. C. was highly respected here and at Chelsea, her former
home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-23/1889 Column - 4 Page 5 DALLAS DALE CLARK (9 FEB 1905 15 APRIL 1979) Dallas D. Clark, 74,
of 4713 Wagarville Rd., Gladiwn, died Sunday, April 15, in the Midland Hospital
Center Center. Born in Ockley, Ind., on February 9, 1905, he moved to Cadillac
in 1917. He lived in Clawson for 25 years and was a welding and maintenance
engineer at Bundy Tubing in Warren for 26 years. After retiring in 1971, Mr.
Clark moved to Gladwin County. He was married to the former Marie Petre on
February 12, 1927, in Grand Rapids. Surviving besides his
wife, are 2 sons, Dallas of Algonac and Richard of Warren; one brother, Lee of
Boca Ratan, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Plomchack of Lawton; 6 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry
Locher officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 4-18-1979 Column 4 Page 2. EVA N. (MYERS) CLARK (1912 - 1987) GEORGE HERBERT CLARK
(6 JULY 1900 - 14 OCT 1970) RITES SATURDAY FOR
HERB CLARK Herb Clark, 70, of Gladwin, died this
morning, Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Sage Township, on July 6, 1900, he had spent his life in Gladwin
County. Mr. Clark was a barber for 50 years, retiring several years ago, and
was also a former mail carrier and county road commissioner. He was a life
member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge. He was married to the former Thelma Webb
on July 4, 1940, in West Branch. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
step-son, L. J. Merrick, of Gladwin; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Patricia Lawyler,
of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Fiser, of Gladwin and Mrs. Florence
Eisenlohr, of Beaverton; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday
at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury will officiated
and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-14/1970 Column - 6 Page - 1 JAMES WESLEY CLARK (3
JULY 1897 28 JAN 1948) Rites Held Friday for Wesley Clark Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the
Hall Funeral Home for James Wesley Clark, 50, who died suddenly last Wednesday
morning at his home in Gladwin. Mr. Clark was born in Sage township on July 3,
1897, and has been a resident of the county fox practically all of his life. On
May 7, 1934, he was married to Miss Eva Seipke in Prudenville. Mr. Clark was
employed at the Gladwin county garage as a mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Eva; six children, Vivian, Linwood, Gerald,
Thomas, Garry and Kenneth, all at home; his father, J. A. Clark; 2 brothers,
Walter Clark of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Herb Clark of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs.
Pearl Fizer of Gladwin, Mrs. Florence Eisenlohr of Beaverton, and Mrs. Irene
Coan of Saginaw. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood of the St. Paul's Episcopal church officiated, with
burial in the Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Dow, Carl Garber, Andy Smith, Charles
Brushaber, Charles Newman and Herb Juneac. Gladwin County Record dated 2-4/1948
Column 3 Page 1. MARGARET JANE (STEPHENSON)
CLARK (18 FEB 1899 24 JAN 1937) TWO TEACHERS DIED IN CRASH MARGARET CLARK, WAYNE HAMILTON KILLED IN SATURDAY MISHAP Two Gladwin county rural teachers were killed and three others were
injured Saturday when the car in which they were riding crashed into a tree
near Elm Grove, Clare county. Killed in the accident were: Mrs. Margaret Clark, teacher at Smith Creek school in Sage township. Wayne Hamilton, teacher at the Leaton school in Butman township. Those injured were: Miss Grace Ritchie, teacher at the Eggleston school in Roscommon county, who suffered a
broken nose, a skull fracture, and lacerations. Her condition was reported satisfactory
by physicians at the Clare hospital Tuesday night. Dale Reigle, teacher at the Hockaday school in Butman township, who suffered a
fractured arm and bruises. Walter Hawkins, teacher at the Littletown school in Gladwin township, who escaped with
minor cuts and bruises. The five teachers were returning from Saturday classes at the Central
State Teachers College in Mount Pleasant when the accident occurred. Mrs.
Clark, who was driving the car, lost control when it struck a rut on the icy
road between Clare and Beaverton and careened over the ditch and into a tree. Mrs. Clark, Miss Ritchie and Wayne Hamilton were taken to the Clare
hospital by passerby where Wayne died shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Clark
died two hours later. Dale Reigle was brought to Gladwin for treatment. Funeral services were held for Wayne Hamilton at the Brethren in Christ
church in Butman township Tuesday afternoon, January 26, at 2 oclock, with
Rev. H. P. Heisey officiating. Burial was at Butman cemetery. He was born in
March, 1913, in Butman township. In 1931 he graduated from the Gladwin city
county normal in 1932. Since his graduation he has taught his home school,
known as the Leaton-ville school. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Hamilton, of Butman township, one sister, Mrs. William
(Helen) Lockard, and two brothers, Carleton and Howard, all of Flint. Burial services will be held at the Free Methodist church this afternoon
(Wednesday) at 2:30 for Mrs. Clark conducted by Rev. C. H. Woods. Burial will
be at Highland cemetery. Margaret Jane Stephenson was born February 18, 1899 in
Midland county and came to Gladwin county with her parents in her early
childhood. In 1920 she graduated from the Gladwin city high schools and Gladwin
county normal. She afterwards attended the Central State Teachers College at
Mt. Pleasant and was granted a life certificate. She has taught in Gladwin
county schools for a number of years. In April, 1921, she married Herbert Clark, and since that time has made
her home either at Beaverton or Gladwin. She was a member of the Beaverton
chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebekah lodge at Beaverton, and
the Gladwin Literary club. Surviving are her husband, Herbert Clark; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Stephenson of Midland; five sisters, Mrs. Cecil Conklin of Gladwin,
Mrs. Beulah Hodge of Midland, Mrs. Lottie Babcock of Flint, Mrs. Irene Allen of
Gladwin and Mrs. Maxine Sprague of Flint; two brothers, Wilbur Stephenson and
Richard Stephenson, Jr., of Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 1-27/1937
Column 8 Page 1. MARIE (PETRE) CLARK (24
JULY 1909 27 MARCH 1994) MAUDIE M. CLARK ALICE MAE (MILLER)
CLAYPOOL (19 OCT 1928 - 3 SEP 1984) Alice Mae Claypool, 55, of Clare, died Monday, Sept. 8, in St.
Marys Hospital, Saginaw, of injuries sustained in a fall. Born in Hadley on
Oct. 19, 1928, she was a senior accounting clerk at Dow Chemical Co., Midland.
She was married to Norman J. Claypool July 16, 1967 and he preceded her in
death Nov. 8, 1975. Surviving are 3 sons, Douglas Graham of Mio, Thomas Graham of Adrian, and
Gary Graham of Jackson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Shaffer of Edenville and
Mrs. Mark (Christine) DeMoines of Beaverton; 3 step-sons, Clifford Claypool of
the State of Wyoming, Duane and Rodney Claypool of Gladiwn; one step-daughter,
Patricia Mercer of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Ila Conger of Flint; 9
grandchildren; 20 step-grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Clare Church of God. Dale
Scheffler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Arrangements were in charge of the Coker Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 9-12/1984 Column 4 Page 12. JUDSON ERWIN CLAYPOOL
(2 NOV 1896 21 JAN 1946) SECORD MAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Judson Erwin Claypool, 50, died at his home in Secord township on Monday,
January 21, after an illness of one year due to a heart disease. Funeral
services will be held on Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Reigle Funeral Home, with
the Rev. C. F. Olin, pastor of the Gladiwn Baptist church officiating. Burial
will be in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Claypool was born on November 2, 1896 in Lapass, Indiana. On July 12,
1920, he was married to Lilly M. Drayton, in Flint. He made his home in Flint
for 21 years, where he was employed by the Buick Motor Company as a hammerman
on a drop forge. Thirteen years ago he and his family moved to Gladwin, where
they have been living since. Surviving besides his widow, are two sons, Marcellus, of Climax, and
Norman, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Harris, Mrs. Shirley West, both of
Flint; a brother, David P. Claypool, of Albion; also six grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-23/1946 Column 2 Page 1. LILY MAE (DRAYTON)
CLAYPOOL (21 AUG 1897 14 FEB 1982) LILY CLAYPOOL Mrs. Lily M. Claypool,
84, of Mt. Morris and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 14, in Pleasant
Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Pleasant, following a long illness. Born on August
21,1897, she had spent most of her lifetime in Gladwin County. The former Lily
Drayton, she was married to Judson Claypool and he preceded her in death in
1946. Surviving are 2
daughters, Mrs. Shirley West of Beaverton and Mrs. Joyce Spears of Lansing; one
sister, Mrs. Leola West of Davison; one brother, Norman Drayton of Canton; and
several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Two
sons also preceded her in death, Norman and Marcellus (Speed) Claypool. Rites were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald
Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-17/1982 Column 4 Page 2. NORMAN JUDSON
CLAYPOOL (20 OCT 1921 - 8 NOV 1975) Norman J. Claypool,
54 of 881 Kaypat Drive, Hope, died early Saturday morning, Nov. 8, of a heart
attack while hunting in Meteetse, Wyo. Born Oct. 20, 1921 in Clarkston, Mr.
Claypool graduated from Flint Nothern High School i n1939. He married the
former Alice Miller July 16, 1967 and has live in Midland since 1950. Formerly
an employee of Austin Construction Company, he had been working for Dow
Chemical since 1956 as a senior maintenance specialist. He also was a World War
II veteran serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern theatres. He was
a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife; three sons,
Clifford and Duane, of Gladwin and Rodney, of Midland; three step-sons, Douglas
and Thomas Graham, of Mio and Gary Graham, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Henry
(Patricia) Mercer, of Gladwin; two step-daughters, Mrs. Duane (Carol) Claypool and
Mrs. Christine Graham, both of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Judson E. Claypool of
Mt. Morris; one brother, M. J. Claypool, of Mt. Morris; two sisters, Mrs.
Shirley West, of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Dan Spears, of Lansing; 14 grandchildren;
and one great grandchild. Services will be Wednesday (today) at 1 p.m.
from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland with the Rev. Noble C. Davis
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY WWII JOHN L. CLUTE (1883 -
1971) MARY CLUTE (1896 -
1956) MYRTLE IVA (KELLY) CLUTE
(19 JUNE 1884 6 FEB 1951) MRS. CLUTE PASSES AWAY TUESDAY Mrs. Myrtle Clute, 6, died suddenly on Tuesday at her home in Sage
township, near Pratts Lake. She was born in Ohio on June 19, 1884, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kelly. On August 2, 1919, she was married to John Clute
in Grand Rapids. They have been residents of Gladwin county for the past 15
years, coming here from Lansing. Mrs. Clute was a member of the Main Street
Methodist Church in Lansing. Surviving are her husband, John; one son, Kenneth Hilkert, of Jackson;
two step-sons Raymond Clute, of New York, and Leo Clute, of Wisconsin; two
step-daughters, Mrs. Bessie Ackers, of New York, and Mrs. Caroline Welding of
Lansing; one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, of Diamondale; one granddaughter;
two great-grandchildren, also 10 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 oclock from the
Reigle Funeral Home, with the Rev. Louis Carroll, pastor of the Gladwin
Methodist Circuit, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 2-7/1951 Column 6 Page -1. DELIETHIA GRACE COAN
(16 NOV 1878 - 18 SEP 1944) MRS. E. A. COAN DIES
HERE MONDAY Mrs. Ed A. Coan, 66, of Gladwin, died at her
home here Monday afternoon following an illness of more than four years.
Funeral services will be held at the Hall Funeral Home Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
with the Rev. John R. Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in HIghland cemetery. Friends may see Mrs. Coan at the Hall
Funeral Home after Wednesday evening. Delietha Grace Carpenter was born on
November 16, 1878, in Brown City. She was the daughter of James A. and Frances
A. Carpenter. She moved to Beavertn in 1894 and was married to Mr. Coan on
August 26, 1895. The Coans moved to Nolan a year later and lived there until
1906 when they moved to Gladwin. A resident of Gladwin county for nearly 50
years, Mrs. Coan was known to folks throughout this section of the country.
Before her illness she frequently assisted her husband in the County
Treasurer's office. She was a member of the Gladwin Methodist Church. Surviving
are her husband; two sons, Max D. Coan, of Saginaw, and Pfc Robert S. Coan, of
Camp Polk, Louisiana; four daughters, Mrs. Harold Wagar, of Saginaw, Mrs. W. E.
Fischer, of Gladwin, Mrs. Richard Bird, of Belding and Miss Ruth Caolyn Coan,
of Detroit; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three ...preceded
... mother in death, Selwyn E., Edalene F. and G. Thane. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-20/1944 Column - 5 Page - 1 EDWARD A. COAN (8 JAN
1870 10 MAY 1958) RITES HELD FOR FORMER COUNTY TREASURER Services where held here Tuesday afternoon for Edward A. Coan, 88,
well-known former Gladwin County Treasurer. Mr. Coan passed away Saturday, May
10, at a Wayne hospital after a six moths illness. Born in Vienna, Ontario,
Canada, on January 8, 1870, Mr. Coan came to Edenville in 1885 and worked in a
store there for several years. In 1894 he married the former Miss Grace Carpenter in Beaverton. She
precede him in death Sept. 18, 1944. From 1896 until 1906, Mr. Coan was engaged
in lumbering at Nolan, in the northern part of the county. He moved his family
to Gladwin City in 1906 and operated various businesss, including a hardware
store and a grocery store, until 1932. He was elected county treasurer and served in that office for 14 years,
retiring in 1945. Since his retirement, he had made his home with his children.
Mr. Coan was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows and the Detroit
Shrine. He is survived by two sons, Max D. of Saginaw and Robert S. of Lansing;
four daugthers, Mrs. Bernice Wagar of Houghton Lake; Mrs. Barbara Fischer of
Detroit; Mrs. Esther Bird of Belding; and Mrs. Ruth Long of Wayne; a sister,
Mrs. Grace Russell of Deland, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
GEORGE THANE COAN (24
FEB 1908 - 5 MARCH 1909) George Thane, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Coan, aged 1 year and 9 days, died Friday about 10
p.m. of bronchitis. Funeral services were held at the residence on Cedar avenue
at 1 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. L. Foulkes followed by interment in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-11/1909 Column - 5 Page 1 ANNA COBS? (1889 -
1976) LULA MANDANEY (ERWAY)
COCHRAN (21 OCT 1890 - 13 JULY 1951) Sunday afternoon
funeral services were held for Mrs. Lula M. Cochran, 60, from the Hall Funeral
Home, with Elder Taylor of the Latter Day Saints church officiating. Burial was
made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Cochran was born in Edenville on October 21,
1890 and lived her whole lifetime in and near Gladwin county. She married Nate
Cochran on September 5, 1909 in Edenville. She passed away on Friday July 13,
at her home in Buckeye township after a year's illness. Surviving are her husband, Nate; two sons,
Jack and Harvey Cochran, of Cadillac; two daughters, Mrs. Verna Henry of
Detroit, Mrs. Thelma Fetterolf of Midland; one brother, Clifford Erway of
Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Glenn
Sischo, Roy Graves, Ervin Martin, Jack Valentine, Grant Fetterolf, Emil Stuhr.
Gladwin County Record dated 07/18/1951 Column - 5 Page - 1 NATE C. COCHRAN (28
FEB 1886 - 30 SEP 1962) NATE COCHRAN OF
BEAVERTON DIES AT 76 Gladwin -- Nate
Cochran, 76, of Beaverton, died Sunday night at the Day Nursing Home, Gladwin.
He has been in ill health the past year. He was born Feb. 29, 1886, in Jackson
City, Tenn., and he came to Michigan in 1907, making his home in Beaverton. He
was married to Miss Lula M. Erway of Edenville Sept. 5, 1909 and she died about
11 years ago. Surviving are two
sons, Jack Cochran of Midland, and Harvey Cochran, Cadillac; two daughters,
Mrs. Thelma Fetterolf, Midland, and Mrs. Verna Cusick, Port Richey, Fla., also
one brother, George Cochran of Adrian; 16 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later, Friends may call at
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, where members of the family will be present
from7 to 9 p.m. this evening, also from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-03/1962 Column - 6 Page - 1 CAMIEL R. CODDEN (24
JAN 1893 24 NOV 1950) ILLNESS FATAL TO BUSINESS MAN Funeral services for Camiel R. Codden, 57, were held from the Sacred
Heart Catholic church on Monday morning at 10 oclock. The Rev. Fr. Michael
Wolf officiated and burial was made in the Highland cemetery. He was born in
South Frankfort, on January 24, 1893 and moved to Isabella county with his
parents at the age of three. He came to Gladwin 14 years ago from Mt. Pleasant.
On January 31, 1942 he was married to Miss Luella Kinne, of Gladwin. Mr. Codden operated a gas station in Gladwin for the past several years.
He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Knights of Columbus council. Surviving are his wife, Luella; one brother, Ray Codden, of Cadillac;
three sisters, Mrs. Adelia McDonald, of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Mary Kunkel, of
Cadillac and Mrs. Elizabeth Morris of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated
11-29/1950 Column 5 Page 1. EMMA JANE (PASSMORE)
CODLING (9 OCT 1882 6 AUG 1968) RITES FRIDAY FOR MRS. CODLING Mrs. Emma Jane Codling, 85, of Arthur Township, died at Clare General
Hospital Tuesday following an illness of several months. Born in Canada October
9, 1882, Mrs. Codling had been a resident of this area for 58 years. The former
Emma Jane Passmore Smith and George Codling were mraried in Gladwin Dec. 22,
1910. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Codling was a member of the West Grout
Free Methodist Church. Survivors are two sons, Frederick Smith of Holland and Percy Codling of Beaverton;
two daughters Mrs. Mae Wechter of Beaverton, and Mrs. Alice Nattioda of Peoria
Heights, Ill.; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; and one sister,
Mrs. Cora Markel of Canada. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. The
Rev. Von Cavanaugh and Rev. D. M. Dickinson will officiate and interment will
be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-7/1968 Column - 5 Page -
1. GEORGE H. CODLING (23
APRIL 1874 - 7 OCT 1965) RITES HELD FOR GEORGE
CODLING Rites for George H.
Codling, 91, of Arthur Township, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Miner
Funeral Home. Mr. Codling died at the Clare General Hospital Thursday. Born on
April 23, 1874, in Ontario, Canada, he came to Arthur Township at age 21 from
North Dakota and cleared the land where his home was located. He was married to
Mrs. Emma Smith on Dec. 22, 1910. Mr. Codling was a member of the West Grout
Free Methodist Church. Surviving besides his
wife are one son, Percy, of Beaverton; one stepson, Frederick Smith, of
Holland; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Campbell, of Parma and Mrs. Mae Wechter, of
Beaverton; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Huffman, Belding, Mrs. Gertrude Slater,
of Midland and Mrs. Edith Chatterton, Gladwin; eight grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. The Revs. Merlyn
Rensberry, of West Grout F. M. Church and D. M. Dickinson, of Farwell,
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-13/1965 Column - 4 Page - 1. PERCY G. CODLING (24
OCT 1913 - 26 MAY 1979) Percy G. Codling, 65, of 3962 S. Bard Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, May
26, in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gladwin
on October 24, 1913, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Codling farmed and
worked at Brown Machine Co. for 10 years. Mr. Codling was a member of the Gladwin County Departmetn of Public Works
Board, the Beaverton Township Fire Board and the Gladwin County Credit Union.
He was a former Gladwin County Commissioner, Beaverton Township trustee and
served on the Beaverton School Board for 12 years. He and the former Vera
Wechter were married October 27, 1934, in Beaverton Township. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Richard of Beaverton; 2
daughters, Mrs. Norris (Ruth) Wilson of Farwell and Mrs. Elvis (Connie) Denton
of Clare; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mae Montgomery of Beaverton and Mrs. Alice Mattioda
of Illinois; a half brother, Fredderick Smith of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren
and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 5-30/1979 Column 5 Page 2. VERA A. (WECHTER)
CODLING (23 MARCH 1912 - 29 OCT 1979) Mrs. Vera A. Codling,
67, of 3962 South Bard Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 29, in the Clare
Nursing Home following an illness of three months. Born in Gladwin County on
March 23, 1912, she had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Codling worked at one
time in the dietary department at the Clare Osteopathic Hospital. She attended
the Elm Grove Church of God. The former Vera Wechter, she was married to Percy
Codling on October 27, 1934, in Beaverton Township. He preceded her in death
May 26, 1979. Surviving are one son, Richard of Beaverton;
2 daughters, Mrs. Norris (Ruth) Wilson of Farwell and Mrs. Elvis (Connie)
Denton of Clare; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elders Harold McAllister and
Leon Methner and the Rev. Virgil Brinkman officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2 ELMO E. COFFELL (? 3
OCT 1924) EMMA (NEWMAN) COFFELL
(19 SEP 1868 7 JUNE 1937) MRS. EMMA COFFELL DIES SUDDENLY MONDAY Services will be held at the Skeels Baptist church Thursday afternoon at
2 oclock for Mrs. Emma Coffell. Burial will be at Highland cemetery, Gladwin.
Mrs. Coffel died Monday afternoon, June 7. Her illness came on very suddenly
and she died almost immediately. She was born September 19, 1868, at Ridgeway,
in Monroe county, and in 1884 was married to Reuben Coffell. They came to
Gladwin county, where Mr. Coffell had already established a home. Mr. Coffells
death occurred February 12, about four months ago. Surviving her are two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Merle Shell of
Gladwin, Mrs. Frank Grandholm of Pontiac, Earl Coffell of Pontiac, Fred Coffell
of Alaska and Albert and Merle of Gladwin, 15 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 6-9/1937 Column 4 Page 8. HARRIET COFFELL (? -
APRIL 1912) REUBEN COFFELL (8
JULY 1857 - 10 FEB 1937) REUBEN COFFELL DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, February 12, at 2
oclock at the Skeels Baptist church by Rev. Ivan Hodgson for Reuben Coffell.
Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Mr. Coffell died February 10 at his
home in Sherman township after an illness of six days. He was born July 8,
1858, in Wayne county, and had been a resident of Gladwin county more than 50
years, living in Butman township a number of years, and locating on a farm in
Sherman township in 1901. He married Miss Emma Newman in 1886. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Coffell, two daughters, Mrs.
Flossie Shell of Gladwin and Mrs. Addie Granholm of Pontiac, four sons, Earl of
Pontiac, and Fred of Alaska and Albert and Merle of Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-17/1937 Column 6 Page 5. ERMA O. COKER (1913 -
14 AUG 2001) Erma
O. Coker, 88, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001 at the Gladwin Living
Centre after a long illness. She lived in Gladwin County since 1955 and
previously lived in Standish. Erma married Jacob Coker, June 16, 1940 in
Croswell. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a registered nurse at the
Gladwin Living Centre, retiring in 1985 after 21 years. She was a member of St.
Pauls Episcopal Church. Surviving
are two daughters, Marilea Levine of Beaverton and Patsy Coker of Gladwin; one
granddaughter, Stacey and husband William Randall of Manton; one grandson,
Steven and wife Anne Levine of Gladwin; and one great-granddaughter, Kylie
Levine of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and
two sisters. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in
Gladwin with Rev. Mary Jo Schuetz officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls
Episcopal Church. JACOB ROBERT COKER (24
AUG 1914 2 OCT 1976) Jacob R. Coker, 62, of 208 Erie St., Gladwin died suddenly Saturday, Oct.
2, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Croswell on August 24, 1914, he
moved to Gladwin County in 1955 from Standish. Mr. Coker was a member of St.
Pauls Episcopal Church and was a furniture and appliance salesman for Rice
Furniture in Gladwin. He was married to the former Erma Ellis on June 16, 1940. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilea)
Levine of Beaverton and Patsy Coker of Kalamazoo; 1 brother, Frank of Farwell;
1 sister Mrs. Marietta Campbell of Flint; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesay at 2 p.m. from St. Pauls Episcopal Church. The
Rev. Father T. Edward Bennett and the Rev. Father William Elliott officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-6/1976
Column 5 Page 2. KENNETH W. COLBECK (19
MARCH 1913 5 NOV 1994) Kenneth W. Colbeck, 81. Of Hillman and formerly of Beaverton and Saginaw,
died Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 at the Alpena General Hospital. Born March 19, 1913
in Flint Mr. Colbeck grew up in Gladwin County and graduated from Beaverton
High School. Mr. Colbeck married the former Mary June Thomson Feb. 23, 1935 in
Saginaw. She preceded him in death Nov. 13.1988. They lived in Gladwin County
until 1940 when they moved to Saginaw and he was a metallurgist and supervisor
for General Motors. They moved to Hillman in 1982 from Beaverton. Surviving are one son, James and wife Kay of Gaylord; 3 granddaughters and
2 great grandsons. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m, from the Sisson Funeral Home In Gladwin
and the Rev. Levi Trover officiated. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery,
Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-9/1994 Column 2 Page 6. MARY JUNE (THOMSON)
COLBECK (2 JUNE 1916 - 13 NOV 1988) Mary June Colbeck,
72, of Hillman and formerly of Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov 13, in Provincial
House Nursing Home, Alpena, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County June
2, 1916, she lived here until moving to Saginaw and then back to Beaverton. She
moved to Hillman in 1982. Mrs. Colbeck worked for Greer Abstract in Gladwin and
then for Lawyers Titie Service and Abstrac in Saginaw for 42 years until
retiring in 1980. She attended the United Methodist Church. The former Mary June Thomson, she was
married to Kenneth Colbeck Feb. 23, 1935, in Saginaw. Besides her husband, she
is survived by one son, James of Gaylord; one brother, Mack Thomson of Clare;
and 3 granddaughters. A sister and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Levi Troyer officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-16/1988
Column - 3 Page - 2 ONALEE MAY (HALL)
COLBECK (3 JULY 1902 - 27 MARCH 1989) Onalee May Colbeck,
86, of 1 River Ct., Gladwin, died Monday, March 27, 1989, in the Gladwin Area
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, July 3, 1902, she was a retired
teacher from the Roseville School System and had moved back to Gladwin County
17 years ago. Mrs. Colbeck was a member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars
and also a retired beautician. The former Onalee Hall, she is survived by
one son, Lavon Colbeck of East Detroit. Two daughters, Corliss and Joan
Colbeck, preceded her in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1989 Column - 2 Page - 2 Note: Was married to:
Herman COLBECK (28 JAN 1899 - 22 JAN 1981) JOHN E. COLER (5 AUG
1842 - 30 MARCH 1926) John
E. Coler was born at Patten's Mill, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1842, and died March 30, at 7
a.m., aged 83 years, 7 months and 25 days. At the age of 22 he enlisted at
Marietta, Ohio, May 2, 1864, in Co. D, 148th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, and
served to the end of the Civil war, when he was honorably discharged. At the
close of the war he went to Vernon county, Wis., and took up a homestead, where
he resided 15 years. Mr. Coler was united in marriage to Martha Z. Martin in
February 1870, at Viroqua, Wis., to which union seven children were born ---
Flora A. Martin of Bay City; Elsie M. Thompson of Casey, Ill.; Emma E.,
deceased; Ella A. Druley of Gladwin; Alva Everett of McDonough, N.Y.; Myrta A.
Groves, Warner, Ohio; and Nellie J. Trimble of Winegar. Besides the children he
leaves to mourn one brother, two sisters, six children, 21 grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren. Mr. Coler returned to Ohion in 1881 and bought a farm near
Beaverly, where he made his home' till 1897 when he moved to Walkerton, Va.,
and bought a farm of 450 acres, on which stood the old colonial home of the
English ambassador under the administration of President Tyler. His wife died
at Walkerton, Va., April 7, 1897, and is buried at Walkerton. He returned to
his home in Ohio in 1898, and resided there until 1908, when he with his daughter
came to Gladwin and bought property where he made his home till 1918, when he
went to New York and bought a farm and lived there part of the time for two
years. He united with the church at the age of 17 and took an active interest
in all religious work as long as health would permit. He loved to sing and was
a teacher of vocal music for many years. Funeral services were held at the Free
Methodist church, Gladwin, conducted by Rev. G. V. Dean, and the body was laid
to rest in Highland cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 04-15/1926
Column - 3 Page - 4 CO D 148TH REG OH INF
CIVIL WAR ALICE M. COLERICK
(1879 - 1895) JOEL A. COMBS (17 SEP
1897 - 29 NOV 1967) SERVICES SATURDAY FOR
JOEL COMBS Joel A. Combs, 71, of Gladwin, died early
this morning (Wednesday) in Saginaw Veteran's Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Missouri on Sept. 17, 1897, he came to Gladwin County three years ago
from Birmingham. Mr. Combs was a retired oil well driller and a veteran of
World War I. He was married to Regina Feeley on April 4, 1921, in Kansas. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Shirley Hall, of Gladwin and Mrs. Joan Culloch, of Pontiac; two
sisters, Mrs. Emma Martin, Coffeyville, Kan. and Mrs. Beatrice Slattery, of
California; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak will officiate and burial will
be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 11-29/1987 Column - 7 Page - 1 PFC CO A 139 INF WWI DELILA ANN CONEY (21
NOV 1899 - 23 SEP 1989) Mrs. Delila Ann
Coney, 91, of 104 E. Adams St., Coleman, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 1989, in the
Clare Community Hospital after a long illness. Born in Putman, Ohio, Nov. 21,
1899, she lived in Gladwin County for 60 years until moving to Midland County
10 years ago. She was married to William E. Coney, Jan. 27, 1915, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3
sons, Walter and Harry of Beaverton and Leo of Shephard; 4 daughters, Dora Stokes
of Gladwin, Vera Knowlton of Coleman, Lorine Raab of Midland and Alice Foltz of
Mt. Pleasant; and 93 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter and a son and 2 brothers
and 4 sisters. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-27/1989 Column - 2
Page - 2 WILLIAM E. CONEY (19
JAN 1893 3 JAN 1991) WILLIAM CONEY William E. Coney. 97, of 104 E. Adams St., Coleman, died Thursday, Jan.
3, 1991, at the home of his son, Leo in Shepherd, after a long illness. Born in
St. Joseph County, Jan. 19, 1893, he lived in Gladwin County from 1902 to 1979
when he moved to Coleman. Mr. Coney farmed and was employed at Austin
Construction in Midland for 20 years. Mr. Coney and the former Delila Dangler
were married Jan. 27, 1915, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death Sept.
23,1989. Surviving are 3 sons, Walter and Harry of Beaverton and Leo of Shepherd;
4 daughters, Mrs. Dora Stokes of Gladwin, Mrs. Vera Knowlton of Coleman, Mrs.
Lorine Raab of Midland and Mrs. Alice Foltz of Mt. Pleasant; 95 grandchildren,
great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
a son and daughter and a brother and sister. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-9/1991 Column 2 Page 2. DEAN CONNER (10 SEP
1932 - 21 MARCH 2001) Dean
Conner, 68, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at home following a
short illness. He was born Sept. 10, 1932 in Muskegon and lived in Gladwin
County most of his life. Dean married Darlene (Grove), Dec. 9, 1952 in Gladwin.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He
was a foreman for the Gladwin County Road Commission, retiring in May 1990
after 35 years. Following retirement, Dean became elected to the Gladwin County
Road Commission in 1992. He loved farming and had a deep passion for his land
and country. He was chosen as the Gladwin County Republican of the Year for
2000 and is a past president of the United Steelworkers of America,
AFL/CIO/CLC, Local 14148. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter,
Maureen Conner of Lansing; one son, Eric and wife Addie of Spring Lake; and one
brother, Wilbur of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, Gladwin,
with Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, Our
Savior Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Helping Hands. Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. BARBARA
CONNER (? - FEB 194_) {BABY} DELMAR D. CONNER (30
JULY 1909 5 JAN 1941) DELMAR CONNER DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY Delmar Conner of Grout township, died suddenly at his home Sunday,
January 5. Delmar Conner was born July 30, 1909, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Phillip Conner. He was married to Irene Shadd January 4, 1932 and to them were
born three children. Surviving him are his wife, three children, Dean, 8, Donny, 5, and
Wilbur, 3, one brother Charles at home and a sister, Sadie of Lansing. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home
with Rev. Karl H. Keefer officiating. Interment was in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 1-8/1941 Column 7 Page 1. JAMES EDWARD CONNER
(21 NOV 1871 22 DEC 1940) FORMER M. C. AGENT DIES SUDDENLY James Edward Conner, a former Michigan Central Railroad station agent
here, died suddenly during heart attack at his home in Nashville, Tennessee,
December 22 and was buried at Bay City December 27. James Conner was born at
Hillsdale, Michigan, November 21, 1871, the son of James S. and Olive Conner.
When a small boy he moved with his parents to Harrison where they lived until
he was sixteen. The family then moved to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. On June 19,
1890 he was married to Ada S. Kitchen, who died November 20, 1937. To them was
born three children, one daughter preceding him in death. In 1903 Mr. Conner
with his family moved to Mason. In January 1917 he was transferred to Gladwin where he remained until
1931. On leaving Gladwin he was located in Saginaw, Bay City and Linwood. On
June 30, 1937 he retired from the railroad and moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
He was married to Mrs. Anne Gibson Jones on December 24, 1938. Surviving him are his wife, one son, Fred L. Conner, of Berkley,
California, one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Muckridge of Bay City, one brother, Ray
E. Conner of Battle Creek, one granddaughter Margaret Conner of Berkley,
California, and several nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated
1-3/1940 Column 6 Page 1. JAMES SYLVESTER
CONNER (17 MAY 1845 - 18 MAY 1910) WELL KNOWN RESIDENT
OF BUCKEYE CALLED SUDDENLY TO LONG HOME. The death of James Sylvester Conner took
place suddenly at his home in Buckey, May 18, 1910. Mr. Conner had attended to
his usual labors during the day, and lived only a few hours after supper, being
taken ill with heart trouble. Mr. Conner was born near Pough-keepsie, N. Y.,
May 17, 1845, and at the time of his death was aged 65 years and 1 day. When
about 8 years of age he came with his parents to Michigan, living in Genesee
and Ingham counties until August, 1863, when he enlisted in the Civil war as
private in Co. G., 27th Michigan infantry, and served until the close of the
war, being present at the surrender of Lee. He was confined as a prisoner of
war six months in Libby prison. He was united in marriage Dec. 19, 1865,
with Olive Stid of Vevay township, Ingham county. After residing there for a
time they move to Clare county, where he took a homestead in Frost township in
1878. They resided there 10 years, then removed to Lawrence county, Tenn. In
1903 he returned to Michigan and settled in Buckeye township, Gladwin county,
where he resided until the time of his death. His wife, three sons and five
grandchildren survive him. Following are the son: George of Oklahoma, Edward of
Mason and Ray at home. Mrs. Mary Howe, a granddaughter, of Eden they reared
from infancy. Mr. Connor was held in high esteem. He was a
member of the G.A.R., and members of the order acted as pallbearers. Rev.
William Rumley officiated at the funeral held Saturday. Interment in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1910 Column -4 Page - 1 PVT G 27TH MI INF
CIVIL WAR LOUSIE CONNER (1869 -
1927) RAY E. CONNER (1882 -
1942) EDSON ARCHABLE CONRAD
(4 SEP 1866 26 JULY 1949) PASSES AWAY IN BAY CITY Edson A. Conrad, 82, resident of Secord township for 41 years, passed
away on Tuesday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Clarence Manor, in Bay
City. Mr. Conrad was born in Ligonier, Indiana, on September 4, 1866, and was
married there to Miss Olive Chilister. They operated a farm in Secord township.
Surviving are one son, Orville, of Secord; one daughter, Mrs. Edol Fall,
of Millington; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral service
will be held on Friday afternoon, July 28, at 2:30 from the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. Portious of the Woodside Methodist church, Bay City, will officiate
and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
7-27/1949 Column 5 Page 1. MILDRED J. (CARPER)
CONRAD (20 DEC 1900 - 31 JAN 1982) Mrs. Mildred J.
Conrad, 81, of 3162 N. Three Rivers Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 31, in the
Clare Nursing Home. Born in Champaign, Ill.; on December 20, 1900, she came to
Gladwin County in 1923. Mrs. Conrad was a member of the Secord Baptist Church
and the World War I Veterans Ladies Auxiliary. She wrote the Elm Grove news for
the Gladwin County Record for many years. The former Mildred Carper, she was
married to Orvill Conrad on November 2, 1919, in South Bend, Ind. Surviving besides her husband, are one son,
Orville of Edenville; 6 daughters, Mrs. Frank (Leah) Breault, Mrs. Wayne
(Carrol) Hutson and Mrs. James (Roma) Forgie of Gladwin, Mrs. Richard (Olive)
Misner of LaGrange, Ind., Mrs. Evelyn Bard of Midland and Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce)
Wrisley Carper of Elkhart, Ind.; 4 sisters, Beulah Baker of Butler, Ind., Ruth
Duesler and Grace Johnson of LaGrange, Ind.; 26 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Gasche officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1982 Column - 5
Page - 2 OLIVE (CHIDSTER) CONRAD
(19 MAY 1870 8 APRIL 1957) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. OLIVE CONRAD Mrs. Olive Conrad, 85, of Secord Township and Millington, died on Monday,
April 8, at Saginaw General Hospital, after a short illness. The former Miss
Olive Chidster was born May 19, 1870 in Ligonier, Indiana, and was married
there to Edson A. Conrad in 1890. Her husband preceded her in death on July 26,
1949. Her survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edol Fall of Millington, a son,
Orville Conrad, Secord Township, one brother, Price Chidster of Ligonier, Ind.,
12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 5 great, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 at the Gladwin Baptist
Church with the Rev. Henry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-10/1957 Column 7 Page 1. ORVILLE GLOY CONRAD
(9 SEP 1895 - 13 NOV 1982) Orville G. Conrad,
87, of 3162 Three Rivers Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Clare
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in South Bend, Ind., on Sept. 9,
1895, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1923. He was a farmer and water well
driller and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was a member of the
World War I Barracks and the Secord Baptist Church. Mr. Conrad and the former
Mildred Carper were married Nov. 3, 1919, in South Bend. She preceded hime in
death Jan. 31, 1982. Survivors include a son, Orville of Big
Stone Gap, Va.; 6 daughters, Mrs. Frank (Leah) Breault, Mrs. Wayne (Carrol)
Hutson and Mrs. James (Roma) Forgie of Gladwin, Mrs. Richard (Olive) Misner of
Wolcottville, Ind., Mrs. Evelyn Bard of Midland and Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) Wrisley
of Fenton; a sister, Mrs. Edol Fall of Bay City; 26 grandchildren and 57 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Paul Eugene and Faye Eldon. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Edward Jaynes officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-07/1982 Column - 5
Page - 2 VIOLA (NADOLSKI) CONVERSE
(23 MAY 1868 13 NOV 1968) Mrs. Viola Converse, 100, Gladwin Countys second oldest resident, died
Nov. 13, 1968, at the Gladwin Nursing Home after an illness of two weeks. Born
in Poland on May 23, 1868, she came to Gladwin County 61 years ago from Toledo,
Ohio. She was married to William H. Converse in 1890. He preceded her in death
on Oct. 15, 1944. Mr. and Mrs. Converse farmed in the Winegars area until 1918 when they
opened a grocery store at Winegars. Mrs. Converse enjoyed good health until she
became ill two weeks before her death. And, at the time of her 100th
birthday, she was able to attend three parties given in her honor. She is survived by one son, Harry E., of Houghton Lake; one brother, Adam
Nadolski of Toledo; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Helm, of Toledo, preceded her in death three weeks ago. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. Burial
was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1968 Column 3 &
4 Page 1. WILLIAM HENRY
CONVERSE (3 JAN 1866 - 15 OCT 1944) WILLIAM CONVERSE DIES
SUNDAY William Henry Converse, 78, retired Winegars
merchant, died at his home there early Sunday morning after an illness of
several years. Mr. Converse had been a resident of the county for more than 34
years and was well-known throughtout this section of the state. He was engaged
in lumber operations in this area in the early days and for many years operated
K general store at Winegars. Born in Muskegon county on January 3, 1866,
he was married in Toledo, Ohio, on October 28, 1890. He and Mrs. Converse came
to Gladwin county and settled at Winegars in 1910. Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Viola Convers; a son, Probate Judge Harry Converse, of Standish; and a daughter,
Mrs. August Helm, of Carelton, MI. Funeral services were held at the Hall
Funeral Home here on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John R. Scott, of the
Gladwin Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-18/1944 Column - 6 Page - 1 DOROTHY M. COON (1922
- ?) GEORGE RUSSELL COON
(17 FEB 1922 - 23 JULY 1970) GEORGE COON, 48 DIES
SUDDENLY George R. Coon, 48, of Gladwin, died
suddenly of a heart attack Thursday, July 23, while picking blueberries in
Denton Township, Roscommon County. Born at Houghton Lake on Feb. 17, 1922, he
had lived in Gladwin County since 1946. Mr. Coon was employed by the Dow
Chemical Co. He was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church and a veteran of
World War II. He served with the U.S. Air Force in the South Pacific. He was
married to the former Dorothy Hayward on Feb. 23, 1946, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
George, at home; two daughters, Sherry Ann and Mary Lu, at home; his mother,
Mrs. Ada Coon, of Houghton Lake; and three sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Markham, of
Deer Isle, Me., Mrs. Grace Bielby, of Lansing and Mrs. Vera Szylagyi, of Flint.
Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Skeels Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl
Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. The Miner-Mathews
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated
07-29/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1 MI SGT 2 AIRDROME SQ
AAF WWII GENEVIEVE IRENE COREY
(20 JULY 1911 - 2 JAN 1913) Genevieve Irene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Corey, died Jan.
2 of pneumonia at their home in Saginaw. The remains were brought to Glawin
Saturday and taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. Rachel Corey. Services were
held Sunday at 12 oclock noon conducted by Rev. J. W. Hayward, followed by
Rev. J. W. Hayward, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 1-9/1913 Column 3 Page - 1 HUGH M. COREY (29
MARCH 1846 - 18 APRIL 1890) TERRIBLE EXPLOSION HUGH M. COREY AND SON
AARON INSTANTLY KILLED BOILER AND FRAGMENTS
THROWN 25 TO 30 RODS. During the noon hour Monday a terrible
explosion took place at the mill of L. Ozmun in Tobacco township, about 10
miles south of this place, and H. M. Corey, engineer and sawyer, and his son
Aaron, the fireman, were instantly killed. The other hands employed in the mill
had fortunately not arrived from dinner. Mr. Corey's daugter, Mary, 12 years
old, and sons Reuben, 9 years, and Timmie, 7 years, bright appearing children,
had brought dinner to the mill for Mr. Corey and Aaron, who had just finished
eating, and Mary was returning to the residence of the family, a half mile
distance, when she heard the report, which came with a thud similiar to a large
tree falling. The boys had lingered, and with Jimmie
Fairchild, a playmate, 14 years old, were standing in the road near the mill,
and were hit by flying missiles, but not seriously injured. The dome of the
boiler was thrown some 25 rods, and brick and missiles were scattered the same
distance about the mill. Windows in the school house, several rods away, were
broken, and plaster jarred off, and windows in dwellings in the vicinity were
also broken. School was not in session or more lives would have been lost. After the explosion the boys hastened to the
scene, and were soon reinforced by neighbors. Mr. Corey was found near a saw
which lie was filing a gash in the back of his head, and breathed a few times
before he expired. Aaron was bruised and burned beyond recognition, and no
doubt was killed on the spot. The bodies were taken in charge, and the next day
brought to the county seat by friends, the G.A.R., of which Mr. Corey was a
member, taking an active part in looking after the remains, and after the
bereaved family. The direct cause of the explosion is
unknown. One theory is that the boiler, which did not sit level, had been
allowed to get dry in one end, while in the other seemingly having plenty of
water. The bodies were viewed by many people at the undertaking rooms, and
expressions of sympathy and sorrow were heard on all hands. Funeral services
were held at the M. E. church yesterday afternoon. Rev. M. Stephens preaching
impressively form II Timothy iv-7. Members of Noble post G.A.R. did honor to
the remains, attending in uniform, and the church was filled by people form the
village and surrounding country. THE DECEASED Hugh M. Corey was born at Duck Lake,
Muskegon county, March 29, 1846, and when two years old was taken to Ohio,
where he was reared in the family of his grandparents. When 15 years of age he
enlisted with the 123rd regiment of Ohio volunteers, and served form Sep. 24,
1862, until July 20, 1865. He was married at Martinsburgh, Va., Dec. 12, 1864,
to Rachel Rankin, who survives him as his widow, with nine children, the youngest
seven months old, and the eldest Anna, married 23 years old. After his
discharge from the army they lived in Ohio five years and then removed to
Michigan, residing at Chesaning a short time, and from there removing to
Farwel, remaining until about 10 years ago, when they first removed to Gladwin,
and have since resided in the village and county, Mr. Corey having been
employed during the time in and about sawmills, being a practical sawyer and
engineer. Mr. C. was a staunch upholder of his
principles. At the time of his death he was a member of the M. E. church, and
was an earnest worker in the cause of religion. In his early years he had
experienced the evils of intemperance, but changed his course, and remained a
faithful and zealous worker for temperance until his death, having been an
active member of the I.O.G.T. for many years. Besides he was a leading member
of the G.A.R. post at this place. His sudden death falls heavily upon his
bereaved family, who have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends, of whom he
had respect and esteem. Aaron was born in Ohio, and was in his 20th
year. He was subject to fits, and was not a proper person to work about a mill,
although he had been around mills more or less all his life. A frightful death
for himself and father were no doubt the cost of his lack of knowledge in
regard to his work. The scarred and bruised appearance of the poor boy as he
rested in the arms of deth was pitiful. Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1890
Column - 4 Page - 5 123 OH VOL CIVIL WAR RACHEL JANE (RANKIN)
COREY (27 MARCH 1850 - 25 JAN 1926) Mrs. Rachel Corey, an
old resident of Gladwin, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Corey, in Saginaw. The body was brought to Gladwin Wednesday by Rogers
& Neely. Funeral services held at the M. E. church Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-28/1926 Column - 4 Page - 4 _______________________________________ Rachel Jane Rankin
Corey, widow of Hugh M. Corey, was born at Berkley Spring, West Virginia, March
27, 1850, and departed this life Jan. 25, 1926, at the home of her daughter,
Mary J. Corey, at 614 North Franklin St., Saginaw, aged 75 years, 10 months and
29 days. Mr. and Mrs. Corey were married at Martinsburg, West Virginia, Dec.
15, 1865, and after a few years residence there moved to Ohio. Later they came
to Michigan, living for a short time in Chesaning and also in Clare county.
They came to Gladwin in 1880 where Mrs. Corey lived until a few years ago, when
she moved with her daughter to Saginaw. Mr. Corey preceded Mrs Corey in death
36 years ago. She has been in poor health the last 26 years, but has been a
patient sufferer. She was a member of the Gladwin M. E. church for 39 years,
but two years ago she transferred her membership to Jefferson avenue M. E.
church of Saginaw. Those left to mourn her loss are three sons
and five daughters: Mrs. Reuben Corey of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Adolph Hunt and
Mrs Elmer Dennings of Gladwin, Reuben Corey, Timothy Corey, Mary Corey, Mrs.
Alfred Francis of Saginaw and Freeman Corey of Petosky. She also leaves one
sister of Flint, Michigan, besides grandchildren and other relatives and many
friends. The body was brought to Gladwin for burial on the family lot in
Highland cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer at
the M. E. church, Gladwin, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 28, 1926. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-11/1926 Column - 4 Page - 4 JOSEPH C. CORNWELL
(28 APRIL 1961 - 29 JUNE 1994) JOSEPH C. CORNWELL Joseph C, Cornwell,
33, of 4525 Salisbury. Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born April 28, 1961 in Highland Park, he
moved to Gladwin 6 years ago from Mt Clemens. He was a volunteer at Gladwin County
Industries, and earned an associate's degree from Kirtland Community College.
He worked as an aircraft technician for Gladwin Flying Service. Survivors include his
parents. Donald and Patricia Cornwell of Gladwin; one sister, Debra Losicki of
Clarkston; 2 brothers, Christopher of Kalamazoo, and Robert of Highland Park. Rites were held
Friday at 7 p.m. from Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Contributions may be
made to Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 7-6/1994 Column 5
Page 2. PATRICIA A. CORNWELL
(14 OCT 1932 - 22 JUNE 2000) Patricia
A. Cornwell, 67, of Gladwin, died Thursday, June 22, 2000 at home following a
short illness. Born Oct. 14, 1932 in Hollywood, Fla., she was the daughter of
Joseph and Francis (McCarthy) Kennedy. She lived in Gladwin County since 1988
and previously lived in Clinton Township. Patricia married Donald Cornwell,
Sept. 3, 1953 in Redford. She was a teacher at Warren Woods Public Schools
until 1984 when she became director of training for the Otsakita Council, Girl
Scouts of America, until 1988. In 1988, she moved to Gladwin and opened the
House of Yarn until 1996. She was a member of the Gladwin Theatre Group and a
member of Northern Notes in Gladwin. Besides
her husband she is survived by one daughter, Debra and husband Charles Losicki
of Clarkston; two sons, Robert J. of Warren and Christopher of Kalamazoo; and
three granddaughters, Heather, Lauren and Merideth Losicki. She was preceded in
death by her parents; stepfather, James OConner; and one son, Joseph Colon in
1994. Services
were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin with
Rev. Father Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. A wake service was held at 7 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may
be made to Gladwin County Industries, Gladwin Theater Group, or the Leader Dog
for the Blind. ROBERT
"BOB" COGSWELL (8 MARCH 1949 - 21 FEB 2003) Robert
Bob Cogswell , 53, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at Saginaw
Covenant - Harrison hospital in Saginaw, Michigan on Feb. 21, 2003. He was born
March 8, 1949 to Kenneth and Wanda (Smith) Cogswell in Greenville, Michigan.
Bob was an electrician for Pyramid Control, Inc. in Midland, and in 2000 he
became the owner and operator of Cogswell Electrical, Inc. in Gladwin. He had
resided in Gladwin County for 33 years, having previously resided in Gaylord.
He was a member of Gladwin United Methodist Church and loved volunteering at
the church. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, and he also enjoyed rodeos and other
western lifestyle activities. He married Valerie (Grove) Cogswell Aug. 12, 1967
in Gaylord. Bob
is survived by his wife, Valerie, of Gladwin; daughter Cynda (John) Schroeder
of Macomb Township, Michigan; son Jason (Amy) Cogswell of Gladwin; grandsons
Devon, Logan and Jordan Schroeder, all of Macomb Township, Michigan; father
Kenneth Cogswell of Grayling; brothers Thomas Cogswell of Grayling and William
Cogswell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
mother. Funeral
services were held Monday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at Gladwin United Methodist
Church with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial took place in Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23
at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. MICHAEL COSGROVE
(1826 APR 1911) COSGROVE The
body of Michael Cosgrove was brought to Gladwin Monday from Detroit and
interred in Highland cemetery Tuesday morning. Mr. Cosgrove was 85 years old
and had lived in Gladwin, and made his home with his daughters, Mesdames Sarah
and Maggie Kennedy. Mrs. Sarah Kennedy, son Frank and nephew, Allie accompanied
the remains. Gladwin County Record dated 4-27/1911 Column 5 Page 1. AMELIA
BEATRICE (CAMPBELL) COUNCELL (18 SEP 1898 - 11 APRIL 1949) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS.
COUNCELL Amelia Beatrice Councell; 50, wife of Keith
Councel, will be buried on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hall
Funeral Home. The Rev. C. F. Olin, of the Gladwin Baptist church, will
officiate and interment will be in the Highland cemetery. Mrs. Councell was
born in Grout township on September 18, 1898, and was married there to Mr.
Councell. They operated a farm in the same township and it was here that Mrs.
Councell passed away after an illness of about six months. Surviving are eight children, Rolland of
Gladwin, Eldon of Marion, Ohio, Graham, John and Frank of Detroit, and Thomas,
Carmen and Vera at home; two brothers, Roy Campbell of Gladwin and Frank
Campbell of West Unity, Ohio; also five grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-13/1949 Column - 1 Page - 1 ANNIE (THOMPSON) COUNCELL
(25 JAN 1867 - 10 NOV 1929) MRS. GEORGE K. COUNCELL This community was shocked to hear of the sudden passing away of Mrs.
George K. Councell Sunday evening, Nov. 10, 1929, at 9:20 p.m. She had the flu
last January and has not been well since, but kept up until a short time ago.
Annie Thompson, daughter of Charles and Jane Thompson, was born Jan. 25, 1867
at Claverdon, Warwickshire, England. She spent her girlhood in Edinburgh,
Glasgow and other places in Scotland, coming to the United States Sept. 23,
1890, from Scotland. She was married to George K. Councell in Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 6, 1895.
To this union were born two children, G. Keith Councell of Grout township and
Ethyl M. Councell, now Mrs. Mervin Hunt of Riverside, California, who mourn the
loss of a most loving and faithful wife and mother. She also leaves eight
grandchildren, Wallace and Ruth Hunt, Rollins and Eldon Graham, Jack, Frank and
Thomas Councell. She was one of seven children and is survived by three
sisters, Mrs. Nellie Titamus of Birmingham, Eng., Mrs. Lizzie Hanover and Mrs.
Emily Marshall of Fort Wayne, Ind.; also two brothers, Joseph Thompson of
Southhampton, Eng., and Fred Thompson of Birmingham, England. Another brother,
William Thompson, of Kendalville, Ind., preceeded her in death some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Councell moved to Gladwin county in August 1903, being
pioneers in Grout township, clearing their farm and making a home among us. She
was a woman of fine intellect with a wonderful memory and personality, whom to
know was to love. Many and innumberable are her deeds of love and kindness to the sick,
those in sorrow, the afflicted and needy, showing the love of Jesus in her
soul. She was converted before coming to the United States and joined the
Baptist church, and was a loyal member of South Grout class of the Beaverton
Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral will take place Thursday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at her house, Rev.
L. M. Whitney officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-14/1929 Column 6 Page 8. CHARLES ROLLAND
COUNCELL (12 OCT 1947 - 7 SEP 1995) CHARLES ROLLAND (CHUCK) COUNCELL Charles Rolland (Chuck), Councell, 47, of Carmel, Calif, and formerly of
Gladwin, died suddenly Sept. 7, 1995 in Carmel. Born Oct. 12, 1947 in Gladwin,
he graduated from Gladwin High School in 1965 and moved to Garmel, Calif, from
Gladwin in 1986. Mr. Councell was a ticket agent with United Airlines and Uniglobe Ambassador Travel Inc. in Carmel. Calif. He married the former
Suzette Gorman April 28. 1978 in Phoenix, Ariz. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Anne and husband Ken
Turner Jr. of Nashva, N.H., Stacey Councell of Carmel Valley. Calif, and Jill
Councell of Freeland; one sister, Marion Councell of Gladwin; and the children's
mother, Sandra Reithel Young of Freeland. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Elsie (Hoag) Councell in 1984 and father, George Councell in 1993. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Gladwin Assembly
of God Church, with the Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Arrangements were
handled by the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
9-13/1995 Column 2 Page 6. ELSIE MAY (HOAG)
COUNCELL (1 DEC 1921 - 21 MAY 1984) Elsie M. Councell,
62, of 77 Fairview Blvd., Farwell, died suddenly Monday, May 21, in the Clare
Community Hospital. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on December 1, 1921, she moved
to Farwell 3 years ago from Gladwin. The former Elsie Hoag, she was married to
George Councell on December 9, 1939, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Charles of Phoniex, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Lavern (Marion) Haggart of
Coleman; 3 brothers, Lloyd and Howard of Midland and Tom of Gladwin; 2 sisters,
Mrs. Grace Wylie of Gladwin and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt of Burton; and 4
grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Charles Booth will
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-23/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
May 23, 1984) Elsie M. Councell,
62, 77 Fairview, Farwell, died Monday, May 21, at Clare Community Hospital. She was born Dec. 1,
1921, in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was married Dec. 9, 1939, to George R.
Councell. She leaves her husband,
George; son, Charles Councell of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter, Mrs. LaVern (Marion)
Haggart of Coleman; four grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Hoag and Howard Hoag of
Midland, Tom Hoag of Gladwin sisters, Mrs. Grace Wylie of Gladwin and Mrs. Mary
Reinhardt of Burton. Services will be 2
p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Homes Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Charles
Booth officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime
until the time of service GEORGE
"KEITH" COUNCELL (8 JULY 1897 - 31 OCT 1971) Keith Councell, 74,
of Grout Township, died at his home, Sunday, October 31, following a short
illness. Born in Indiana July 8, 1897, he came to Gladwin County with his
parents 68 years ago in 1903. Mr. Councell and the former Alma Buzzell were
married May 9, 1951. He was a self-employed blacksmith and a welder by
occupation. Surviving are his wife Alma; eight sons,
George, Frank, Robert and William, all of Gladwin, Eldon of Lincoln, Neb.,
Graham of Whittier, Calif., John of Farwell, and Thomas of Littleton, Colo.;
two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Carmen) Olin of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lyle (Vera) Parker,
of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Collins of Los Angeles; 8 step-children, 28
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday
(today) at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Clair Olin of
Grayling officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-03/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2 GEORGE
"KORY" COUNCELL (18 JULY 1870 - 1 JAN 1954) RITES MONDAY FOR
GEORGE COUNCELL Funeral services for George Kory Councell,
83, were held on Monday afternoon, January 4, at the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. Dale Woods officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Councell, a
long-time resident of Grout township, passed away on New Year's Day. He was
born on July 18, 1870, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of George W. and Nancy
Councell. He married Miss Anna Thompson there and moved to Gladwin in 1903,
settling on a farm in Grout township. Mrs. Councell passed away in 1929 and in
November of 1937 Mr. Councell married Mrs. Julia C. Fackler, who died in 1946. In 1946, Mr. Councell retired from the farm
and moved into a house on the farm of his son, where he lived until September,
1953, when he became ill and was taken to the house of his son. Surviving are
one son, Keith G. Councell, of Grout, and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Collins, of
Tucson, Arizona; a step-son, Glenn Fackler, of Detroit, and a step-daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude Campbell, of Grout; one brother, Frank Councell, of Utica, Ohio,
and one sister, Mrs. Willard Carmen, of Hartford City, Indiana; 12
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Ogg, Elwood Gedney,
Howard Gedney, Harry Farling, John Plude
and Tom Farling.Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1954 Column - 8 Page - 1 GEORGE
"ROLLAND" COUNCELL (23 SEP 1918 25 MAR 1993) George R. Councell,
74, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, March 25, 1993, at his
home. Born in Muncie, Ind., Sept. 23, 1918, he had spent most of his life in
Gladwin County. He was employed in maintenance for Dow Chemical Co, and retired
in December 1976, after 30 years. He also owned a sawmill in Grout Township.
Mr. Councell and the former Elsie Hoag were married Dec. 9, 1939, in Gladwin.
She preceded him in death May 21, 1984. Surviving are one son, Charles of Carmel,
Calif,; one daughter, Marion Councell of Gladwin; 7 brothers, Eldon of Auburn,
Ind., Tom of Littleton, Colo., Graham of Sun City, Fla., John of Clare, Robert
of Grand Rapids and William of Flint.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vera Parker and Mrs.
Carmen Olin of Gladwin; good friend, Imogene Leonard of Beaverton; step-mother,
Mrs. Alma Rau of Gladwin; 8 step-brothers and sisters; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Roberts officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1993
Column - 1 Page - 2 JOHN ALBERT COUNCELL
(11 MARCH 1877 - 10 OCT 1950) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
JOHN COUNCELL John Albert Councell, 73, who passed away at
the Saginaw Veterans Hospital on Tuesday evening, October 10, will be buried in
Highland cemetery, following services on Friday at 2 o'clock from the Hall
Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Schmidt, from the Gladwin Free Methodist church,
will officiate. Mr. Councell was born on March 12, 1877, in Cumberland,
Indiana, served in the Spanish-American War. He has been making his home with
his brother, George Councell, in Grout. Surviving are two brothers, George, of Grout
and Frank, of Utica, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Carmin, of Hartford City,
Indiana; also one foster-daughter, Grace Councell of Detroit. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-11/1950 Column - 1 Page - 1 MI PVT 19 INF
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR NOTE: (CALLED BERT
WAS A SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERAN WORKED FOR FORD MOTOR CO. WENT TO
RUSSIA WITH FORD TO TRAIN RUSSIAN IRON WORKERS). JULIA MINERVA (CHILSON)
COUNCELL (24 NOV 1879 23 JUNE 1946) SERVICES TODAY FOR MRS. GEO. COUNCELL Mrs. George Councell, 67, died at her farm home in Grout township, on
Sunday, June 23, 1946, after an illness of two months. Funeral services will be
held this afternoon, Wednesday, at 2 oclock at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev.
R. V. Dean, officiating. Burial will take place in the Highland cemetery. Julia Minerva Chilson was born in Detroit on November 24, 1879, the
daughter of James and Elvira Chilson. She attended school there and was a
member of the Cass Ave. Methodist church. She lived in Detroit for 35 years. On
July 1, 1915, she was married to Bert Fackler of Hope. To their union were born
three children, one son died in infancy. She has made her home in Gladwin
county nearly all of her married life. Mr. Fackler passed away on June 23, 1933
and on November 14, 1937 she was married to George Councell, of Grout, where
she has made her home until the time of her death. Mrs. Councell was a devoted church member from early girlhood. She sang
in several church choirs, also singing solo numbers; later she was accompanied
by her daughter. She taught Sunday School classes and led Young Peoples
meetings. She was a member of the Gladwin Methodist church and of its choir. Surviving are her husband, George K. Councell; one son, Glenn R. Fackler,
of Detroit; one daughter, Mrs. Clair Campbell, formerly Gertrude Fackler, of
Gladwin; four step-children, Archie Fackler of Gladwin, Mrs. Stuart Hager, of
Kankakee, Illinois, Keith Councell, of Gladwin and Ethel Collins of California;
three brothers, Charles D. Chilson, of Los Angles, California, Frank W.
Chilson, of Akron, Ohio, J. Wells Chilson, of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Nellie
Potts, of Detroit; also many other relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-26/1946 Column 7 Page 1. CHETTIE COWELL (? - 6
JAN 1887) CLARENCE COWELL (26
OCT 1887 - 26 JAN 1899) EFFIE M. COWELL (1886
- 1933) WILLIAM J. COWELL
(1861 - 1938) EMMA A. (HULL) COX (31
AUG 1892 24 DEC 1946) MRS. EMMA COX DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. Emma A. Cox, 54, died suddenly Tuesday evening, December 24, of a
heart attack. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, at 1 oclock, at
the Gladwin Latter Day Saints church, with burial in the Highland cemetery.
Elder B. L. Doty officiated. Emma Hull was born in Defiance, Ohio, on August 31, 1892 and was married
there to Otis Cox on February 2, 1913. They came to live in Gladwin county 33
years ago. Surviving are her husband, Otis Cox; five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Shobe,
of Tell City, Indiana; Mrs. Vondola Stephens, of Flint, Mrs. Wilma Collet, of
Midland, and the Misses Marjorie and Thelma Jean, at home; two brothers, Alva
Hull, of Winegars, and Ray W. Hull of Jewell, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle
Minsel, of Roanoke, Indiana. Gladwin County Record dated 1-1/1947 Column 2
Page 1. LUCILLE (SISCO) COX
(1910 - MARCH 1938) MRS. LUCILLE COX DIES AT HOME IN OKLAHOMA Word was received here early this morning of the death of Mrs. Lucille
Cox, of Watonga, Okla., daughter of Mrs. Sarah Sisco, of this city, who died
from pneumonia. She leaves her husband, Dr. Arlo Cox, and a sixteen-month-old
son, Myron Frederick. The body will be brought back to Gladwin for burial.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-30/1938 Column 2 Page 1. OTA F. COX (30 MAY 1882
27 JULY 1968) RITES HELD TODAY FOR OTA COX Ota F. Cox, 86, of Flint and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly in
McLaren General Hospital Saturday. Born on May 30, 1882, in Indiana, he came to
Gladwin County in 1923. Mr. Cox farmed in Sage Township before working for
Buick for 10 years, retiring in 1950. He was married to the former Emma Hull in
1912 in Defiance, Ohio. She preceded him in death in December 1946. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Shobe and Mrs. Elbert Collet,
both of Midland; Mrs. Herbert Stephens of Flint, Mrs. Donald Hobson of North
Ridgeville, Ohio and Mrs. Elbert Hoskinson of Gladwin; 21 grandchildren and 15
great grandchildren. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home. Elder Alva Pendleton officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 7-31/1968 Column 3 Page 1. E. BURT CRAIG (24 SEP
1896 20 MAY 1970) (From
the Gladwin Record dated 5/27/1970 column 7, pg3) Burt
Craig
Buried Here Saturday -- Burt Craig, 73, of Inkster, died Wednesday, May 20,
after a long illness. He was born
September 24, 1896, in Ontario, Canada.
Mr. Craig was a resident of Gladwin and was employed by the county road
commission until moving to Inkster where he was an employee of the Wayne County
Road Commission. Mrs. Craig is the
former Miss Vada Bennett, of Gladwin.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, Vada, a daughter, Mrs. Loutrell
Pagonne of Garden City; a granddaughter, Mrs. Linda Morgan of Gladwin; and two
great grandsons. Services were held in
Inster and interment was Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Saturday. VADA I. (BENNETT)
CRAIG (14 JAN 1904 01 JAN 1997) (From
the Gladwin Record dated 1/8/1997 column 2, pg7) Vada
I. Craig,
92, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at the home of her granddaughter
Linda Morgan, after a short illness.
Born Jan. 14, 1904 in Gladwin, she lived in Gladwin since 1987, moving
here from Inkster. The former Vada
Bennett married E. Burton Craig, December 30, 1922 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death May 3, 1970. She had been employed by Awning Co. in
Detroit as a seamstress retiring after 20 years, in 1965. Surviving is one granddaughter, Linda and
husband Cal Morgan of Gladwin; four great grandchildren; and three great-great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Loutrell Paganone, May 7, 1987 and a sister, Maxine Raymond,
March 1996. Services were held at 1pm
Saturday, at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Deane B.
Wyllys officiating. Burial was in the
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those
planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of
Gladwin County. INFANT DAUGHTER
CRAWFORD (16 NOV 1961 - ABT. 16 NOV 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR
INFANT Graveside services were held at 4 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 18 in Highland Cemetery for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Dick Crawford, of Gladwin, who was born on Nov. 16. The Rev. George Artman
officiated. Surviving besides her parents, are a brother, Larry two sisters,
Toni and Lisa; and grandparents, Mrs. Elizabeth Tenwald and Mr. and Mrs.
William Crawford. Gladwin County Record dated 11-29/1961 Column - 3 Page - 1 VIRGINIA L. (BAUGH)
CRAWFORD (11 SEP 1911 - 16 JAN 1986) Virginia L. Crawford,
74, of 1880 Weber Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday,
Jan. 16, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in
East St. Louis, Ill., Sept. 11, 1911, she camet ot Gladwin County in 1946 from
Illinois. She was head of medical records at the Gladwin Area Hospital for 17
years until retiring in 1972. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Gladwin Area
Hospital Auxiliary. The former Virginia Baugh, she was married to William
Crawford Feb. 11, 1946, in Detroit. Surviving besides her husband are, 2 sons,
Richard of Gladwin and James of Phoniex, Ariz.; one sister, Lucille Springer of
Oklahoma; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday
at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-22/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD (15
MARCH 1911 -10 FEB 1993) William H. Crawford. 81. Of 1880 W. Weber Rd.. Gladwin, died Wednesday,
Feb. 10, 1993. in the Westgate Nursing Home in St Louis, after a short illness.
Born in Jennings. March 15, 1911, he had spent most of his life In Gladwin
County. Mr. Crawford was a veteran of World War II. He retired in 1974 from Dow
Chemical Co. after 37 years as a chemist. Mr. Crawford was a life member of the
Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453 and the Elf Khaurafeh Shrine Temple. Mr. Crawford
and the former Virginia Baugh, were married Feb. 11. 1946 in Detroit. She preceded
him In death Jan. 16. 1986. Surviving are 2 sons, Richard of Gladwin and James of Phoenix, Ariz.; 2
brothers, Harold of Beaverton and Floyd of Sanford; 3sisters, Mrs. Helen Zimrner and Mrs. Muriel Henry
of Midland and Mrs. Lola King of Beaverton; Jim and Ronnie Schmidt, close friends,
of Gladwin; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma. Gladwin
County Record dated 2-17/1993 Column 3 Page 2. FRANKLIN A. CRICK (22
JUNE 1948 - 21 OCT 2005) Franklin A. Crick,
57, of Gladwin died Oct. 21, 2005 at his home after a long illness. He was born
in Gladwin on June 22, 1948 to William and Treva (Fritz) Crick. He married Edie
Smith in Ohio on Sept. 15, 1972. He lived in Gladwin County his whole life and
was a caregiver at Willford's Adult Foster Care. He served in the Navy during
the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Edie Crick of
Gladwin; two daughters, Lori (Gary) Bailey of Blanchard and Carrie Crick, and
special friend Fred Shaver of Gladwin; four grandchildren and one Great
grandchild; and one sister, Billie Stanfield of Gladwin. He was predeceased by
his parents and one grandchild, Timothy. a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005 at Hall Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin.
Pastor David Sprang will be officiating. Burial will follow at Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made according
to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/2005 Column - 3
Page - 2 TREVA JUNE (FRITZ) CRICK
(19 JUNE 1925 16 MARCH 1985) TREVA CRICK Treva J . Crick, 59,
of 107 N. Cayuga St., Gladwin, died Saturday, March 16, in the Gladwin Area
Hospital following a long illness. Born in Sherman Township June 19, 1925, she
had spent most of her life here. The former Treva
Fritz was married to William Crick Dec. 29, 1944, in Greenville, Ky. Besides her husband,
she is survived by one son, Franklyn of Gladwin; one daughter, Billie Stanfield
of Gladwin; her mother, Mrs. Hazel Fritz of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Dustral
Mansfield of Gladwin; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Locher and the
Rev. Charles Allen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-20/1985 Column 2 Page 2. WILLIAM H. CRICK (2
AUG 1918 1918 9 APRIL 1996) WILLIAM H. CRICK William H. Crick, 77, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 9, 1996 at
Greenbrier Nursing Home in Sterling following a long illness. Born Aug. 2, 1918
in Greenville, Ky., he resided in Gladwin since 1961 when he moved from
Parkersburg, Ill. Mr. Crick was employed by the city of Gladwin in the
Department of Public Works for 20 years until he retired. He married the former
Treva Fritz Dec. 29, 1944 in Greenville, Ky. She preceded him in death March
16, 1985. Surviving are one daughter, Billie Stanfield of Gladwin; one son,
Franklyn Crick of Gladwin: 3 brothers, Burvey Crick of Greenville, Ky., Howard
Crick of Rosewood, Ky. and Lewis Crick of Island, Ky.; 3 sisters, Nellie Hare of
Sumner, 111. and Lucille Lear and Eualla Belle Cobb, both of Greenville, Ky.; 3
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to
consider memorials to Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated
4-17/1996 Column 3 Page 2. CAROLINE (MACUK)
RUMMINGER-CRIPPS (19 JAN 1918 - 29 SEP 2003) Caroline
Rumminger-Cripps , age 85, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 at the Gladwin
Pines Nursing Center following a long illness. She was born on January 19, 1918
in Detroit to the late Andrew and Mary (Switald) Macuk. She married Ronald
Cripps on December 9, 1980 here in Gladwin. Surviving
besides her husband Ronald is daughter, Joanne Rolston of Big Rapids; one
step-son, Ron and Marjorie Cripps, Jr. of Gladwin; one step-daughter, Diane
McKinney of North Carolina; one daughter-in-law, Sonja Rumminger; one brother,
Andy Macuk of Twining; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Henry Rumminger; two sons,
James and Thomas Rumminger; and a grandson, Jody Rumminger. Funeral
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral
Home with Reverend Phillip Hortop presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by the Sisson Funeral Home. GARLEN RAY CRIPPS (19
JAN 1923 - 6 NOV 2000) Garlan Ray Cripps, 77, of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 6 in Kansas City, Mo.
Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-08/2000 Column - 6 Page - 2 Garlen Ray Cripps, 77, of
Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000 at the V.A. Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Born Jan. 19, 1923 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late William and
Myrta (Allen) Cripps. Garlen married the former Ula Faye Benmark, Oct. 26, 1946
at the Gladwin RLDS Church. He served his country during World War II, serving
in the Marine Corps, and was an active member of the VFW Post 7303. He worked
for The Dow Chemical Company, retiring in 1981 after 34 years. He was an active
member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Besides his wife he is survived
by three daughters, LaDora and husband Richard McFarlane, Jacqueline and
husband Larry Isberg, and Alecia Cripps, all of Missouri; one son, Roland of
Gladwin; two brothers, William, and Don and wife Agnes; two sisters, Ila Farrow
and Neva Vaughn; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by one son, Michael Laverne; and one sister, Arlen Wray. Services were held Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Don
Pendleton officiating. Burial and graveside services were in Highland Cemetery
under the auspice of the VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/2000 Column
- 2 Page - 2 ARTHUR L. CRIVEA (4
NOV 1929 11 NOV 1989) ARTHUR CRIVEA Arthur L. Crivea, 60, of 508 Rivers Terrace, Gladwin, died Saturday, Nov.
11, 1989, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Pontiac,
Nov. 4, 1929, Mr. Crivea moved to Gladwin County in 1979 from Pontiac. He was a
crane operator for Pontiac Motors. Mr. Crivea and the former Freda Tolbert were
married March 24, 1967, in Harrison. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Wanda Crivea of Gladwin;
one son, Wayne of West Branch; one stepson, Jim Grindstaff of Arkansas; one
brother, Leo of the Upper Peninsula; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral
Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1989 Column 4 Page 2. FREDA M. (TOLBERT) CRIVEA
(16 JAN 1924 18 FEB 1996) FREDA M.CRIVEA Freda M. Crlvea, 72, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 1996 at the
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Jan. 16, 1924 in Missouri,
she worked for Pontiac Motors for 30 years before retiring in 1977. The former
Freda Tolbert married Arthur Crlvea March 24, 1967 in Harrison. He preceded her
in death Nov. 11, 1989. Surviving are one son, James Giindstaff of Louisiana; one stepson, Wayne
Crivea of West Branch; her mother-in-law, Wanda Crivea of Florida; 3 sisters,
Virgie Moore of Harrison, Norma Motsinger of Gladwin, and Dorothy Downey of
West Virginia; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 sister Geraldine Payne. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Sisson Funeral Home in
Gladwin. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 2-21/1996 Column 2 Page 7. FLOYD E. CROCKETT
(1920 - ?) RUTH (OGG) CROCKETT
(1920 - ?) HERBERT J. CROOK (17 AUG 1895 - 15 APRIL 1969) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
HERBERT CROOK Herbret J. Crook, 73, of Hay Township, died
Tuesday, April 15, in the Gladwin Hospital after a short illness. Born in
Speaker on August 17, 1895, he came to Gladwin County six years ago from
Berkley. Mr. Crook was a veteran of World War I. He was married to the former
Lottie Campbell on May 26, 1951, in Royal Oak. Besides his wife, he is survived
by four sons, Elmer, of Speaker, Dr. Norris, of Slippery Rock, Pa., Victor, of
Gladwin, and Frank, of Merritt, Fla.; five daughters, Mrs. Rachel Traver, of
Cleveland, O., Mrs. Virginia Pietryzk, of Warren, Mrs. Emma Young, of Berkley,
Mrs. F. B. Femmer, of St. Louis Mo., and Mrs. Margaret Westfall, of Troy; two
brothers, George, of Flint and Harry, of Hollywood, Fla.; and two sisters, Mrs.
Nellie Epsey, of Peck, and Mrs. Alice Forbs, of Sea Island, Ga. Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. M. R. Purnam will officiate and burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-16/1969 Column
- 2 Page - 1 MI SGT 308 CO MTC WWI LENA R. (GRAHAM)
CRONIN (18 JUNE 1903 - 14 MARCH 1996) LENA R. CRONIN Lena R. Cronin, 92,
of Gladwin, died Thursday, March 14, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional Medical
Center - Gladwin. Born June 18, 1903 In Gladwin, she taught at the Stone School
in Beaverton in her early years. Mrs. Cronin was a life member of the Order of
the Eastern Star White Clover Chapter No. 84 and the First United Methodist
Church. The former Lena Graham married Philip Cronin in February 1934. He
preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1989. Surviving are 4
grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by one son, Philip John Cronin in 1992; 2 sisters, Mabel
O'Neil and Clara Jungman; and 2 brothers, John Graham and Archie Graham. Rites were held at
1:30 p.m. Sunday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin.The Rev. Deane Wyllys
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. An Eastern Star service was
held Saturday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the church
of the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Gladwin County Record dated 3-20/1996 Column
5 Page 7. PHILIP GREY CRONIN
(14 JULY 1905 - 15 JAN 1989) Philip G. Cronin, 83,
of 144 S. Townsend St., Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 15, at his home after a
short illness. Born in Beaverton Township, July 14, 1905, he had spent his
lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Cronin was a retired millwright for Chevrolet
Motors in Flint. He was a member of Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453 F. & A.M.
and Local 659. Mr. Cronin and the former Lena Graham were married Feb. 22,
1934. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Philip of Flint; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister,
Agnes Geer, 3 half brothers, Carl Curtis and Ralph Wright; and a half sister,
Rose Wright. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews
Funera Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the
Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held tonight, Wednesday, at 7:30
p.m. at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1989 Column - 2
Page - 2 HERBERT J. CROOK (17
AUG 1895 - 15 APRIL 1969) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
HERBERT CROOK Herbret J. Crook, 73,
of Hay Township, died Tuesday, April 15, in the Gladwin Hospital after a short
illness. Born in Speaker on August 17, 1895, he came to Gladwin County six
years ago from Berkley. Mr. Crook was a veteran of World War I. He was married
to the former Lottie Campbell on May 26, 1951, in Royal Oak. Besides his wife,
he is survived by four sons, Elmer, of Speaker, Dr. Norris, of Slippery Rock,
Pa., Victor, of Gladwin, and Frank, of Merritt, Fla.; five daughters, Mrs.
Rachel Traver, of Cleveland, O., Mrs. Virginia Pietryzk, of Warren, Mrs. Emma
Young, of Berkley, Mrs. F. B. Femmer, of St. Louis Mo., and Mrs. Margaret
Westfall, of Troy; two brothers, George, of Flint and Harry, of Hollywood,
Fla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Epsey, of Peck, and Mrs. Alice Forbs, of Sea
Island, Ga. Services will be held
Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. M. R. Purnam will officiate
and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-16/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1 MI SGT 308 CO MTC WWI AMANDA (GLEASON)
CROSKERY (10 NOV 1871 - 23 MAY 1883) DEATH OF MRS. ROBERT CROSKERY Amanda, wife of Robert Croskery, died Tuesday morning, at her residence
in this city, in the twenty-second year of her age. She had been sick a few
weeks with fever, but her death came unexpectedly. Funeral services were held
at the Presbyterian church yesterday at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. W. Borden preaching
the funeral sermon. Mrs. Croskery was born in Middlesex county, Canada, and removed there
from with her parents to Sanilac county, Michigan, thence to Gladwin, and was
united in marriage with Robert Croskery March 23, 1891, two years and two months
before her death. Previous to her marriage she followed the avocation of school
teaching very successfully. Mrs. G. was of a lively, cheerful disposition, and
took a leading part in social and society matters. Her death has cast a gloom
over the community; in which she was universally respected and esteemed.
Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1893 Column - 4 Page - 5 ELLA MAE (CLARK) CROSKERY
(10 DEC 1873 19 MARCH 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. CROSKERY Mrs. Ella Mae Croskery, 87, died Sunday at the Gladwin Nursing Home. A
Gladwin County resident for 80 years, she was born on Dec. 10, 1873. The former
Ella Mae Clark was married to James Croskery in 1901 in Saginaw. He preceded
her in death on June 17, 1945. Mrs. Croskerys husband and his brother, Robert, operated Croskery Bros.
Hardware, known now as the Gladwin Hardware, for many years. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Blanche Livermore, of Palm Beach, Fla.; two
nephews, Clark Nolan, of Miami, Fla., and Thomas Nolan, of Woodstock, Ill.; two
nieces, Mrs. George Campbell, of Palm Beach, and Mrs. Esther Davison, of Miami,
Fla. Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home on Tuesday at 2 p.m.,
with the Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-22/1961 Column 3 Page 1. JAMES CROSKERY SR (14
DEC 1835 15 FEB 1899) The funeral of James Croskery, senior, took place from his late residence
Friday afternoon, and the remains were interred in Highland cemetery. A large
number of friends of the deceased gathered to pay their respects, and Rev. J.
S. DeLong delivered a short discourse, taking as his text Joshua i-11., B. F.
Black, S. S. Townsend, H. McClary, S. Raymond, G. W. Doane and Eugene Foster
acted as pall bearers. As heretofore noted the death of Mr. Croskery occurred Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. 15, after an illness of less than a week, caused by a stroke of
paralysis. His sudden death was a surprise, and expressions of regret at his
demise were general. Mr. Croskery was born of Scottish parents in county Down, Ireland, Dec.
14, 1835. In 1849 he became a resident of Lanark county, Ontario, and in 1877
moved to Gorrie, Huron county. He was one of a family on nine children, of
which five sisters are living, one in Wisconsin and four in Ontario. He was united in marriage in 1860, at Perth, Ont., with Harriet L. R.
Wrathol, who died in 1878, leaving three children as a result of the union,
viz., James, Jr. and Robert Croskery and Mrs. J. W. Leininger, who all reside
in Gladwin. After the death of his first wife he married Mrs. Elizabeth
McDonald at Gorrie, Ont., who survives him. In 1887 Mr. Croskery moved to Gladwin, built a good home here, and
engaged in the boot and shoe business which he followed until his death. For
many years Mr. Croskery was an active member of the Presbyterian church, and
after coming to Gladwin was a regular attendant. At his former home in Ontario he took an active part in politics, as a
member of the Conservative party, and was frequently honored by his
fellow-citizens with positions of trust. During his residence here his interest
in public affairs was active, although his years led him to refrain from active
participation, and his influence was on the side of right as he saw it. Mr. Croskery was a prudent and successful man of business. He was a
member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and another insurance society,
which will provide $3700 for his family, besides other means. Mr. Croskery Sr., was held in the highest esteem by his many
acquaintances, and in him a kind father, model husband, a good neighbor and an
excellent citizen has departed. May he rest in peace. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-24/1899 Column 6 Page 1. JAMES CROSKERY (1863
17 JUNE 1945) SERVICES TODAY FOR JAMES CROSKERY James Croskery, 82, retired Gladwin merchant, died at his home on South
Bowery avenue, Sunday evening, June 17, after an illness of five years. Funeral
services are being held today (Wednesday) from the Reigle Funeral Home at 2
p.m. Rev. John Scot of the Gladwin Methodist church, will officiate and burial
will be in Highland cemetery. Mr. Croskery was born January 15, 1863 in
Lanerick county, Ontario, Canada. When he was 12 years old, in company with his
parents, he moved to western Ontario and then to Michigan. The family came to Gladwin in 1887 and James, in partnership with his
brother Robert, who died in 1932, opened a jewelry store under the firm name of
Croskery Brothers. Their father established a shoe store and shop. Later the
brothers added a line of hardware and building materials and operated the
business until 1920 when they sold to Schlicter and Oglestone. It is now known
as the Gladwin Hardware Co. In 1901 Mr. Croskery married Miss Ella Clark, in Saginaw. His wife and a
niece, Mrs. Harriet Horder of Gladwin survive him. Pallbearers are Charles
Oglestone, Fred Leonard, Joe Schulz, Sr., Walter Stickel, Jay Sisco, Gordon
Smith and Clyde Zettel. Honary bearers are Walter Walker, David Hawkins, Robert
Steward, Robert Hockaday, Archie Foutch and Louis VanValkenburg. In tribute to Mr. Croskery Gladwin business places will be closed during
the hour of the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 6-20/1945 Column 7 Page
1. JESSIE I.
"MINNIE" CROSKERY (20 NOV 1868 - 14 APRIL 1898) DEATH OF MRS. JAMES CROSKERY, JR. Jesse, beloved wife of James Croskery, jr., died Wednesday morning. She
had been able to attend to her household duties up to noon of the day before, when she was taken
suddenly ill. Although her health had not been good for some time, her death
was unexpected. Mrs. Croskery was in her 28th year. She came here from Marine
City several years ago and was employed as teacher in the city schools, and was
united in marriage with James Croskery, jr. Mrs. Croskery was a woman of many
accomplishments, and was highly respected. She was a member of the M. E. church
and the O.E.S. Funeral services were held this morning. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-15/1898 Column - 5 Page 5. LILLIAN E. (FOSTER)
CROSKERY (19 FEB 1865 21 OCT 1919) MRS. ROBERT CROSKERY PASSES PEACEFULLY TO REST AFTER A PROTRACTED ILLNESS Mrs. Robert Croskery succumbed to the fatal disease of which she had been
a victim for two and a half years at her home on North Antler street Tuesday
evening at eight o'clock, Oct. 21, 1919. The best medical aid had been obtained
for her and every effort made for her recovery, but the grip of the dread
destroyer could not be overcome. She had been able to superintend her household
duties until about seven weeks ago when she began to fail gradually until the time
of her death which came quietly and peacefully. Lillian E. Foster was born Feb. 19, 1865, near Lansing, and came to
Gladwin in 1882 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Foster, who moved here
from St. Louis, Michigan, and engaged in the hardware business. She was married
to Robert Croskery Oct. 12, 1894. Two daughters were born to them, Harriet and
Marguerite Foster Croskery, the last named of whom died Oct. 14, 1901. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, White Clover chapter No. 84,
Order of Eastern Star, Golden Rod Rebekah Degree lodge No. 151, and was filling
the office of chaplain in the O.E.S. this year. In August she was able to
attend the G., C. and M. assoiciation of the O.E.S. which met at Gladwin and
take active part in the work. She lived an exemplary life, was a loving and helpful wife and mother,
and merited the honor and respect of all. She is survived by her husband,
Robert Croskery, daughter, Miss Harriett Croskery and niece, Miss Vera
Atchinson. Services were held at the house Thursday afternoon at three o'clock,
Oct. 23, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius of the Methodist Episcopal church,
followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-23/1919 Column - 5 Page - 1. ROBERT CROSKERY (JUNE
1865 2 NOV 1932) A PIONEER BUSINESS MAN PASSES Robert Croskery died Thursday eveing, Nov. 2, 1932, at his home on North
Antler street, after an illness of about four weeks. Robert Croskery was born
in June 1865, near Perth, Lanark county, Ont. When 10 years old he moved to
western Ontario and from there came to Michigan. James and Robert Croskery and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Croskery,
came to Gladwin in 1887, the sons opening a jewerly store under the firm name,
Croskery Bros., and Mr. Croskery, Sr., a shoe store and shop. Later Croskery
Bros., expanded their business by adding hardware and building material. In
1920 the business was sold to Schlichter & Oglestone and still continues
under Charles Oglestone, owner, who finally took over the business. He was married to Miss Amanda marriage, and 1894 to Miss Lillian E.
Foster, who died in October 1919. Two daughters, Harriet and Marguerite, were
born to them In November, 1924, he married Miss Anna Tietsema at Holland. He
was a member of the F. & A. M. and the Order of the Eastern Star. Near relatives surviving are his wife; daughter Mrs. Harriet Horder;
granddaughter, Dorothy Horder; sister, Mrs. J. W. Leininger; and brother, James
Croskery. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at 1:30 p.m., conducted by
Rev. L. M. Whitney, followed by burial at Highland cemetry. Pall bearers were
W. C. Walker, Fred Leonard, J. F. Schulz, F. J. Flynn, G. E. Lee and Charles
Oglestone. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1932 Column - 6 Page -1. EDWARD CROSSON (12
AUG 1843 28 AUG 1906) CROSSON --- Edward Crosson died Tuesday, Aug. 28, of rheumatism of the
heart after a half a days sickness. Deceased was born Aug. 12, 1843, in
Ireland. He came to this country when a small boy. For many years Mr. Crosson
lived on a farm in Grout township, but passed the later years of his life in
this city, and was one of the most highly respected citizens of the county. His
life was characterized by great industry; he was never idle. Funeral services were held in the Catholic church Friday morning by
Father Racette of Pinconning. Interment took place in Highland cemetery.
Deceased leaves a wife, a sister, two sons and two daughters. His sister, Mrs.
Mary Bouch of Gratiot county, daughter, Mrs. Anna Duprey of Detroit, and son,
Pat Crosson of Saginaw attended the funeral. Two children, Mrs. Nellie Stock
and Mathew Crosson are residents respectively of Gladwin and Hockaday. Gladwin
County Record dated 8-30/1906 Column 2 Page 8. MARY CROSSON (22 MAY
1843 - 26 OCT 1921) MRS. MARY CROSSON Mary, widow of Edward Crosson, who were among the early settlers of Grout
township, died Oct. 26 at the home of her son Pat in Saginaw, aged 79 years, 5
months and 4 days. Mrs. Crosson was born at Goodrich, Ont., May 22, 1842, and
was married to Edward Crosson at that place in 1862. To this union four sons
and two daughters were born, of whom two sons and two daughters survive as
follows: Patrick of Saginaw, Matthew of Flint, Mrs. Anna Duprey of Mt. Clemens
and Mrs. Will Stock of Gladwin, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Crosson came to Saginaw, Mich., in 1865, and lived there
until 1885 when they moved to Grout township, Gladwin county, where they lived
many years. Mr. Crosson died 15 years ago in Gladwin. The body of Mrs. Crosson was brought to Gladwin where funeral services
were held at Sacred Heart church, conducted by Rev. Fr. Van Colen, Friday at 9
oclock a.m., with interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-3/1921 Column 2 Page 4. FRANKLIN JAMES CRUICKSHANK
(13 AUG 1911 - 21 JAN 1991) Franklin James
Cruickshank, 79, of 410 E. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 21, 1991, in
the Mid-Michigan Regional Health Center-Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in
Oshawa, Ont., Can., Aug. 13, 1911, he came to Gladwin County 54 years ago. Mr.
Cruickshank retired from Cruickshank Gas Station and Coal Yard in Gladwin. He
was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Mr. Cruickshank was
married to the former Fern Quellatt, Aug. 12, 1937, in Birmingham. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
James of Fort Worth, Texas.; one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Carol) Wurmlinger of
Jackson; 3 sisters, Thelma Lang of Whitby, Ont. and Doris Dundas and Helen
Levely of Midland; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were
held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel.
The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Centery.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-23/1991 Column - 3 Page - 2 BETTY J. CUDDIE (1919
- ?) DONALD R. CUDDIE (27
JULY 1919 19 MAR 2006) Donald R. Cuddie, 86, of Beaverton died March 19, 2006 at home following
a short illness. He was born in Gladwin on July 27, 1919 to Herman J. and
Elizabeth (McGregor) Cuddie. He married the Betty Russell in Gladwin on June
21, 1941. They were married for 64 years. He was a foreman at Brown Machine in
Beaverton until 1972 when he transferred to Aladdin Company in Nashville,
Tennessee, retiring in 1979 and moving back to Gladwin. Don was a very loving
father, grandfather and great grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Betty Cuddie of Beaverton; two sons, Ronald W.
Cuddie of Tennessee and Howard James Cuddie of Beaverton; his sister-in-law,
Florence (Tom) Brubaker of Midland; four grandchildren, Douglas, David, Denise
and Danette; and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents;
four sisters, Leone, Jane, Iris and Velma; his grandson, J.R. Cuddie; and three
brothers, Elmar, Mac and Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made according to the wishes ofthe family.
Cremationhas taken place. Gladwin County Record dated 3/33/2006. ELLMORE G. CUDDIE (20
FEB 1882 - 2 AUG 1964) RITES HELD FOR
ELLMORE CUDDIE Services were held today (Wednesday) for
Ellmore C. Cuddie, 82, of Gladwin from the Hall Funeral Home who died Sunday
after a long illness. He was born Feb. 20, 1882, in Huron County and had live
in Gladwin County for 60 years. He is survived by three brothers, Warner, Alt,
and Malcolm, all of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Cronk of Midland, and Mrs.
Russell Diffen, of West Branch. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was
in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-05/1964 Column - 3 Page -
1 H. WAYNE CUDDIE (1
NOV 1914 - 29 APRIL 1983) H. Wayne Cuddie, 68,
of the Beaverton Manor, died Friday, April 29, in the Midland Hospital Center
following a short illness. Born in Gladwin County on November 1, 1914, he moved
to Flint in 1953. He retired from Buick Motors in 1974 after 20 years and moved
back to Gladwin County. Mr. Cuddie was a member of the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge
171, the Rebekahs and Masonic Lodge 397. Surviving are one brother, Don of Gladwin; 2
sisters, Mrs. Leone Morgan and Mrs. Velma Markle of Gladwin. Services were held
Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald
Bates officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-04/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2 JAMES R. "J.
R" CUDDIE (31 AUG 1982 - 7 JUNE 2003) James
R. J.R. Cuddie , age 20, of Gladwin, died suddenly June 7, 2003 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle
accident. James was born Aug. 31, 1982 to Howard J. and Jane (ODell) Cuddie in
Sioux City, Iowa. He worked at Quality Environmental Services in Gladwin as an
asbestos remover. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Surviving
him are his father, Howard Cuddie of Gladwin; two brothers, Howard J. (Bonnie)
Cuddie of Milton, Kentucky, and Douglas Cuddie of Royal Oak; and grandparents
Donald R. and Betty J. Cuddie of Gladwin. He was predeceased by his mother.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 9 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, Rev.
Mark Moore officiating. LLOYD LEVIEN CUDDIE
(1899 - 1905) MALCOLM D. CUDDIE, SR
(17 OCT 1851 - 10 JAN 1919) CUDDIE---Malcolm
Cuddie died Jan. 10, 1919, at his home in Sage township where he had lived
eight years. He was born in Ontario. Burial services were held Wednesday
afternoon with interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-16/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5 CUDDIE---Malcolm
Cuddie Sr., who died at his home in Sage township, Gladwin county, Jan. 11,
1919, aged 67 years, 3 months and 14 days, was born in Ontario, Oct. 17, 1851.
At the age of 14 he commenced to work in a sawmill, in which he continued until
19 years of age, when he came to Huron county, Michigan, where he worked in the
lumberwoods winters and in sawmills summers until 1878, in which year on March
20 he married Miss Margaret Dunlap, one of the oldest pioneers of Huron county,
and settled on a farm. In 1904 he came to Gladwin county and bought the
Sherbino farm on the state road in Sage, with 13 of a family. Eight years ago
he bought the Hamilton Davis farm on the town line north of Gladwin, upon which
he resided from that time until his death. Mr. Cuddie was very zealous in securing
improvements. The road from Thompson's corner to Podunk was laid out through
his efforts, on which road he bought farms for his boys. Mr. Cuddie was very
careful in his dealing. His word was good as his bond, and honor and principle
were his pride. He was a kind and thoughtful husband and loved his family. Too
much cannot be said in his favor. For the past 10 years his health has been
failing him. About 16 months ago he was afflicted with the shingles, which
seemed to affect his nerves. He tried everything without avail. He was a great
sufferer, but was very patient, hoping for better health, although failing
slowly until the last. Mr. Cuddie's family consisted of seven sons
and four daughters: Herman, Ellmore, Warner, Altamer; Mary, Velma, Maggie,
Lavera, Malcolm, Lloyd and Mirth. The two youngest passed away with diphtheria
in 1905, the rest are all living in Gladwin, also the wife and mother. Besides
his own family Mr. Cuddie raised the family of his sister, Mrs. James Watson,
who died leaving four helpless children, whom Mr. Cuddie gave a home and a
father's care. Two of them live in Gladwin county, Lembert and Mary, Hattie
McIlman in Alpena, and Russell Watson, a soldier boy whose whereabouts are not
known; he mourned for his "soldier boy" as he called him until the
last. Funeral was held at the home Wednesday, Jan.
15, with interment in Highland cemetery. Elder Goheen conducting the services.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5 MARGARET ANN (DUNLAP)
CUDDIE (21 SEP 1860 - 6 SEP 1944) Funeral services for
Mrs. Margaret A. Cuddie, 83, who died Wednesday at her home in Sage township,
were held Friday, September 8 at 2 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints' church,
Gladwin. Elder George White officiated, and burial was in Highland cemetery.
Margaret Ann Dunlap was born in Forestville, Sanalac county, Dellavan township,
Michigan, September 21, 1860 and when seven-years old went with her parents to
Huron county and lived there until March 20, 1878 when at the age of 17 she was
married to Malcolm Cuddie. They became the parents of eleven children.
Mr. Cuddie, two sons, Lloyd and Myrth and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Flach and
Mrs. Margaret Vanhorn have preceded her in death. She is survived by seven
children, Herman, Ellmore, Warner, Altamore, Malcolm, all of Gladwin; Mrs.
Velma Cronk, of Midland and Mrs. Lavera Diffin of West Branch; 35 grandchildren
and 44 great grandchildren; also her youngest brother, Milo Dunlap of Ubly,
Michigan. Mrs. Cuddie was also the mother to seven
orphan children whom she raised to maturity. She first took the Watson family
of four children consisting of Mrs. Hattie Anderson of Flint; Limbert Watson of
Durand; Russell Watson of Otisville and Mrs Mary Nichols of Midland. In later
years she took her three grandchildren, Mrs Evelyn Grey, who has preceded her
in death; Mrs. Erma MAXWELL of Detroit; and Lucy Vanhorn who remained with and
helped care for her until her death. Mrs.
Cuddie was a woman loved and honored by all who knew her as well as a kind and
loving mother. She will be long remembered by those who knew her. Gladwin
County Record dated 09-13/1944 Column - 1 Page - 1 MARGARET IRENE CUDDIE
(1904 12 OCT 1912) CUDDIE Margaret Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cuddie, Sage township,
died Oct. 12 from typhoid fever. Short services were held at the home Tuesday
at 10 a.m. by Rev. J. W. Tolly followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Mr.
and Mrs. William McGregor, son and daughter of Detroit, parents, brother and
sister of Miss Cuddie were present at the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated
10-17/1912 Column 3 Page 4. MARTHA E. CUDDIE
(1905 15 SEP 1905) CHARLES A. CULBERSON
(26 SEP 1901 5 SEP 1964) FLINT MAN BURIED IN GLADWIN Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for
Charles A. Culberson, 62, of Flint, who died suddenly Saturday. Born in Cedar
Grove, Ga., on Sept. 26, 1901, he was a hotel owner in Lincoln, where he had lived
prior to moving to Flint a year and a half ago. Mr. Culberson was married in
July 1936 to the former Lila Walker. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Howarth,
of Flint; two sons, Garth Edick, of Flint, and Jack Edick, of Florida; and
three sisters, Mrs. John Van Mark, of Sidney, Neb., Mrs. Everette Wingfield, of
Flint, and Mrs. Billie Wyatt, of Cheyenne, Wyo. The Rev. George Skene officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-9/1964 Column 2 Page -2. LILA BELLE (WALKER)
CULBERSON (8 NOV 1901 - 8 MARCH 1981) LILA CULBERSON Mrs. Lila Walker
Culberson, 79, of 118 Sherman St., Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, March 8, of a
heart attack. Born in Grout Township on November 8, 1901, she had spent most of
her life in Gladwin County. Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Virginia Williams of Gladwin, 2 sons, Garth Edick of Flint and
Jack Edick of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marion Juneac, Mrs. Vera Boeve, Mrs.
Bernice Fries and Mrs. Josephine Steele of Gladwin; 16 grandchildren and 26
great grandchildren. Services were held
today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-11/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2. WILLIAM FREDERICK
CUNNINGHAM (4 JULY 1892 - 28 FEB 1969) EX-RESIDENT IS BURIED
HERE William Frederick Cunningham, 76, of Gaylord
and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, Feb. 28, in Munson Hospital, Traverse
City. Born in Tennessee on July 4, 1892, he was a retired General Motors
employee. Mr. Cunningham was a veteran of World War I and a membe of the
Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church in Flint, Butman and Gaylord. He lived in Butman Township from 1957 to
1961. Surviving are one brother, James of Flint; one sister, Mrs. Mary Hinds of
Chattanooga, Tenn. and several nieces and nephews. Rites were held Monday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Theodore Engle of Gaylord, officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-05/1969
Column - 5 Page - 2 MI PVT ORDINANCE DEPT
WWI CLAUDIA (KOZIARSKI) CURTALE (22 SEP 1941 16 JAN 2010) Claudia Curtale, 68,
of Gladwin, passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. She
was born on Sept. 22, 1941, in Detroit, to Joseph and Teresa Koziarski
(Czarnecki). She married Joseph Curtal on April 14, 1998 in Sterling Heights. She was employed as a
saleperson for Sears and Roebuch, Macomb Mall, Rosevill, retiring in 1990 after
23 years. She had lived in Gladwin County since 1993, previously residing in
Sterling Heights. She is survived by
her husband, Joseph Curtale of Gladwin; sons, Kevin and Vickie McGuire of
Richmond, Tony and Tami Curtale of Texas; daughter Joyce Curtale of Rosevill; grandchildren,
Spencer Curtale and Alyse Curtale; brother, Spencer Koziarski; five nieces. She
was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be
held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at
Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. Funeral services will be conducted on
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Brad Withrow
officiating. She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 1/20/2010. ALWIN CURTIS (13 MAY
1893 - 13 MAY 1980) Alwin Curtis, 86, of
Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 13, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Kingston
on May 13, 1893, he came to Gladwin County in 1918. Mr. Curtis was a retired
farmer and County Road Commission employee. He was married to the former Cairo
Wilson on August 30, 1919, in Gladwin. Surviving besides his wife, are 2 sons, Jack
and Bill of Gladwin; 5 daughters, Mrs. Katherine Rodden of Roscommon, Mrs.
Myrtle Phillips of Seiversonville, Tenn., Mrs. Dorothy Berry of Gladwin, Mrs.
Peggy Thomas of Sanford and Mrs. Rosalee Roby of Davison; 21 grandchildren and
7 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday from the
Mathews Funeral Home with burial in the Highland Cemetery. His grandsons will
serve as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 05-14/1980 Column - 3 Page -
2 CAIRO (WILSON) CURTIS
(20 NOV 1903 - 30 APRIL 1988) Cairo Curtis, 84, of
130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Saturday, April 30, in St. Luke's Hospital,
Saginaw, after a long illness. Born in Van Wert County, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1903,
she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. The former Cairo Wilson, she
was married to Alwin Curtis Aug. 30, 1919. He preceded her in death May 13,
1980. Surviving are 2 sons, William and Jack of
Gladwin; 5 daughters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Berry of Gladwin, Mrs. Ed (Katie)
Rodden of Roscommon, Mrs. Floyd (Peggy) Thomas of Sanford, Mrs. John (Rosalee)
Roly of Davison and Mrs. Jim (Myrtle) Phillips of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; 21
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A brother and 4 sisters preceded her
in death. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1988 Column - 3
Page - 2 PEGGY ANN (DEWEY) CZAPE
(20 JUNE 1933 7 MARCH 1998) PEGGY ANN CZAPE Peggy Ann Czape, 64,
of Gladwin, died Saturday, March 7 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland
following a short illness. Born June 20, 1933 in the village of Dansville, she
was the daughter of Raymond and Thelma Braman Dewey. Peggy married John Czape,
March 7, 1954 in Alma. They came to Gladwin in 1957. She was a member of the
Gladwin First United Methodist Church and O.E.S. Alma Chapter #43. Peggy worked as a
deputy register of deeds for Gladwin County. Besides her husband
she is survived by three daughters, Debra Ann and husband Patrick Sloan, and
Sandra Kay and husband Frederick Welser, all of Portage, and Elizabeth Ann and
husband Eric Kreckman of Gladwin; one son, Steven John and wife Mary Sue of
Gladwin; two brothers, Donald and wife Barb Dewey of Alma, and Raymond and wife
Marilyn Dewey of Saginaw; two sisters, Sharon and husband Tom Fox, and JoAnn
and husband Wesley Peters, all of Alma; 12 grandchildren, Scott and Kelly
Sloan, Bob and Joel Welser, Renee, Rachel and Roberta Czape, Julie Torstenson,
Chad and Todd Roehrs, and Rebekah and Nathaniel Kreckman; and three
step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Verlan
Dewey. Services were held at
11 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin with Rev. Dr.
Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials
may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were in charge
of Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 3-11/1998 Column
6 Page 2. D'S NORMA JEAN (INSCO)
DADD (1931 28 AUG 1982) Norma J. Dadd, 51, of 705 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday
afternoon, Aug. 28, at her home following a long illness. Born in Lansing on
June 30, 1931, she graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and from Nursing
School in Lansing in 1951. She came to Gladwin County in 1962 from Lansing. Mrs. Dadd worked at the Gladwin Intermediate School for the Title I
program for the past six years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,
the Midland Music Society and the Gladwin County Historical Society. The former
Norma Insco, she was married to Roger Dadd on May 8,1953, in Lansing. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Terry of Santa Cruz,
Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Janet Cingano of Tucson, Ariz.; and 3 sisters, Mrs.
Anna Lou Erickson of Pinkney, Mrs. Joyce Ireland of Lansing and Mrs. Joan
Champion of Grand Rapids. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials may be made
to the Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 9-1/1982 Column 3 Page
2. ROGER L. DADD (26 SEP
1928 - 4 SEP 2003) Roger
L. Dadd, age 74, passes away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003 in Maryland following a
brief illness. He was born in Ionia on Sept. 26, 1928 to the late Ray and
Esther (Lyle) Dadd. He married the former Norma Jean Insco in Lansing on May 8,
1953. She preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 1982. He was retired from Brown
Machine and was a veteran of the US Army. He loved to go Antiquing and playing
golf. Roger was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He
is survived by one son, Terry (Elizabeth) of Van Nuys, Calif.; one daughter,
Janet (Ron) Hackett of Germantown, Md.; two grandchildren, Stephen and Chelsea;
and his dear friend, Marilyn Hutson of Gladwin. He was also predeceased by two
brothers, Robert and Keith Dadd. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran church with Rev. Timothy
Verity presiding, with burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. EDDIE C. DADY (17 AUG
1895 - 7 MAY 1966) EX-HAMILTON MAN DIES Funeral services were held Tuesday for Eddie
C. Dady, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, who died Saturday, May 7, at Saginaw Veterans
Hospital. Mr. Dady, a resident of Hamilton Township for 20 years until the
death of Mrs. Dady in 1957, was a retired farmer. He was born Feb. 17, 1892 in
Mayville and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Harrison
V.F.W. Post. Mr. Dady and Mrs. Julia Mae Bitner were
married in 1938 in Flint. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services
were held at the Miner Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with Elder Clarence Diem
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemtery. Gladwin County Record dated
05-11/1966 Column - 5 Page - 2 MI PFC US ARMY WWI ANDREW DALLA OR
DALLAS? (1868 - 28 SEP 1936) ANDREW DALLA, SAGE
DIES MONDAY NIGHT Funeral services for Andrew Dalla will be
held at the home in Sage township Thursday afternoon, October 1, at 1:30 and at
the Methodist Episcopal church at Gladwin at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Grant
L. Jordan. He died at his home in Sage township Monday night from the effects
of a stroke with which he was stricken while in the field Saturday. He was born
in Germany in 1868. His first year in America he spent on ranches in Minnesota
and Wyoming. At the outbreak of the Spanish American war
he enlisted in a Minnesota regiment. On returning from the war he entered the
mining business in Iowa. He came to Gladwin in 1930 and settled in Sage
township. He is survived by his wife. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1936 Column
- 4 Page - 1 12 MINN INF
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ROBERT G. DARCY (20
SEP 1936 - 17 JULY 2004) CORA DAUBERMAN (2 OCT
1866 16 DEC 1952) MRS. CORA DAUBERMAN Cora Dauberman, 86, passed away at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law, Lillian and Roy Austin, on Tuesday, December 16. She had been in
ill health for the past year and a half. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock from St. Pauls Episcopal church. A Memorial
Communion Service will be held at the church on Thursday morning at 11 oclock.
Both services are for the public. She can be seen at the Hall Funeral Home
until 12:30 p.m. on the day of the service. The Rev. William Elliott will
officiate and burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Dauberman was born on October 2, 1866 in Lucas County, Ohio and has
been a resident of Gladwin for many years. Her husband, Samuel A. Dauberman,
passed away in 1908 (1910). She retired in September, 1950, from her milliner shop, which she
operated in the Goldberg Store for over 50 years; and was a member of St.
Pauls Episcopal Guild and an Honor Member of White Clover Chapter, Order of
Eastern Stars. Surviving are her daughter, Lillian Mae Austin; one niece, Mrs. Hugh
McGilvery, of Gladwin; also 14 other nieces and one nephew, of Toledo, Ohio and
Ida. Pallbearers will be Gordon Capling, Lester Kiggins, Fred Anderson, Dr.
Wayne Neely, Raymond Flynn and Herb Clark. Gladwin County Record dated
12-17/1952 Column 5 Page 1. HUGH FRANKLIN
DAUBERMAN (16 OCT 1863 16 MAR 1942) SERVICES HELD FOR HUGH DAUBERMAN Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, March 16th for
Hugh Franklin Dauberman at the Bethel Methodist Church. Mr. Dauberman was born
October 16, 1863 in Middle Creek township, Snyder county, Pennsylvania and died
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Balzer of Sage township, Saturday forenoon,
March 14, 1942. He came to Gladwin county on April 8, 1902 and settled on a farm in Sage
township where he resided until February, 1941, when he entered the University
Hospital in Ann Arbor to have his right leg amputated. On returning to Gladwin
county April 10th, he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Balzer
where he was cared for until his death. He was the oldest of seven children,
all of whom preceded him in death. Rev. L. J. Washmuth officiated at the services and interment was made in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-18/1942 Column 4 Page 1. S. ALFRED DAUBERMAN
(NOV 1861 - 29 DEC 1910) DAUBERMAN S. Alfred Dauberman died Dec. 29 at 1:15 p.m. at the home of his brother,
Hugh F. Dauberman in Sage township, after several months illness. He was born
in Pennsylvania November 1861. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs.
Lillian Austin of Deckerville, and three brothers, Jef and A. B. Dauberman of Kratzerville,
Pa., and Hugh F. Dauberman of Sage township. He was a member of the F. & A.
M. and the T. B. H., in which he carried $1000 insurance. Services were held at the M. E. church at Gladwin, Tuesday at 1 p.m. in
charge of the F. & A. M. lodge, Rev. J. M. Jensen officiating, followed by
interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-5/1911 Column 5
Page 1. ARTHUR DAVIS (16 AUG
1898 23 JULY 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR BUCKEYE MAN Funeral services were held last Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home for Arthur Davis, 62, of Buckeye Township, who died suddenly Sunday at his
home of a heart attack. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and burial is in
Highland Cemetery. Born on August 16, 1898, in Bay City, he was married to the former Helen
Fashing in Detroit in 1932. A veteran of World War I, he was employed by Motor
Products in Detroit. He was a resident of Gladwin County for five years. Survivors include two step-daughters, Mrs. Albert Monette, of Utica, and
Mrs. Hoy McDonald, of Livonia. Gladwin County Record dated 8-2/1961 Column 6
Page 1. BERT ST. CLAIR DAVIS
(1 SEP 1876 - 3 JULY 1960) BURIAL TO BE IN
HIGHLAND Bert St. Clair Davis, 84, passed away on
Sunday, July 3 at the Ardis Nursing Home in Farwell, after an illness of one
year. Mr. Davis, a retired farmer, was born in Ontario on September 1, 1876 the
son of Enoch and Melinda Posamore. Surviving relatives are Etta Davis, of
Gladwin, a sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home and burial will be in Highland Cemetery with the Rev.
Henry C. Hall officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 07-06/1960 Column - 8
Page - 1 CLIMSON DAVIS (ABT.
22 OCT 1798 - 5 JULY 1878) DIED --- Climson Davis died in Grout town on
Friday last, aged 79 years, 8 months and 13 days. Mr. Davis had been in feeble
health for some time, and old age and disease at length severed the
"silver cord" and he passed away quietly away. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. I. C. Smallwood, were held at the Grout school-house on
Saturday last, and were largely attended. Gladwin County Record dated
07-09/1878 Column - 4 Page - 3 ENOCH DAVIS (25 AUG
1848 - 8 NOV 1927) Enoch Davis died at
his home in Grout township, Nov. 8, 1927, after a long illness, aged 79 years,
2 months and 14 days. Enoch Davis was born August 25, 1848, in Blenheim
township, Oxford county, Ontario. He was married in 1872 to Malinda Pasmore.
They came to Michigan in 1879 and settled in Grout township. They returned to
Ontario in 1882 and remained there until 1894 when they returned to Gladwin and
have lived here since. Mr. Davis was a highly esteemed, a good neighbor and
friend. His demise will be regretted by a wide aquintanceship. He was a member
of the West Grout Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, their three
sons, Frank of Mauston, Wis., Bert at home and Willis of Sage township, three
grandchildren, LaVern Davis of Sage township, and Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Davis of
Wenona, Minn., two sisters, Mrs. John Gowans of Mackinaw and Mrs. J. Curry of
Escanaba, one brother, W. W. Davis of Shedd, Oregon, his daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Willis Davis, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday Nov. 11,
at the West Grout Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. Robert S.
Miller. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1927
Column - 5 Page - 5 ETTA (BRADLEY) DAVIS
(18 AUG 1883 - 24 JUNE 1964) SERVICES HELD FOR
ETTA DAVIS Mrs. Etta Davis, 80, of Gladwin, passed away
Wednesday, June 24, in Dallas, Tex., from a massive stroke. Services were
Thursday in Dallas with the Rev. Ira Lowe of the Casa View Free Methodist
Church, officiating. Services were also held Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m., in the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. George Skene. Interment
was in Highland Cemetery. She is survived by two children, Glenn and
LaVern Davis, both of Dallas. Her parents and two sisters preceded her in
death. Born August 18, 1883, the eldest of three daughters of Charles and
Marietta Bradley, in Sanilac County. Mrs. Davis came to Gladwin county with her
parents as a child. They settled on a farm in Grout Township, three miles west
of Gladwin. The house still stands form which she attended school and where she
was married March 13, 1901, to Willis R. Davis. Except for a short time in
Detroit, she spent her lifetime in and around Gladwin. After the death of her
husband in 1942, she moved to her home at 640 Arcade Street, where she lived
alone 17 years. Last winter because of failing health she went to Texas to live
with her son, Glenn. She was converted at the age of 37 at the
Gladwin County Holiness Camp Meeting and became a faithful member of the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1964 Column -
2 Page 1 FAYE DAVIS (3 DEC 1896 - 5 MAY 1976) Mrs. Faye Davis, 79,
of Gladwin and former Gladwin County Register of Deeds, died Wednesday, May 5,
in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Henry County, Ohio, on December 3,
1896, she had lived in Gladwin County since she was a child. Mrs. Davis was
elected Register of Deeds for three terms from 1951 to 1962. Since 1962 she was
employed as a clerk in the Registers office. She also served as Grout Township
clerk for several years and also wrote the North Bard News for The Gladwin
County Record for many years. Mrs. Davis was a member of the United Church of
the Brethren of Harrison. Surviving are four
sons, Guy Hillman and Jack Davis of Gladwin, the Rev. Ray Davis of Huntington,
Ind. and the Rev. Keith Davis of Lapel, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Averil Jean
Humke of Dubuque, Iowa and Mrs. Robert (Vilroye) Meyer of Newton, Iowa; 29
grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services were, held
Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Marvin Jewell
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
5-12/1976 Column 6 Page 2. HAMILTON DAVIS (1859
3 APR 1917) Davis.---Hamilton Davis died Tuesday morning, April 3 at his home in
Gladwin. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church Saturday. Interment
in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-5/1917 Column 5 Page 5. HELEN (FASCHING) DAVIS
(19 OCT 1901 7 NOV 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR OGEMAW LADY Mrs. Helen Davis, 68, of Tee Lake, Ogemaw County, died Friday, Nov. 7, in
Tolfree Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Germany on Oct. 19,
1901, she had lived in Ogemaw County four years. Previously she had lived in
Gladwin and Detroit. The former Helen Fasching, she was married to Arthur Davis
in 1932 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1961. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Doris Monette, of Utica and Mrs.
June McDonald, of Livonia; one brother, Joseph Fasching, of Gladwin; one
sister, Mrs. Mary Wyat, of Livonia; five grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. A. H. Keesler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1969 Column 4 Page 2. MELINDA (PASSMORE)
DAVIS (19 NOV 1851 - 22 FEB 1932) MRS. ENOCH DAVIS AN ESTEEMED RESIDENT
CALLED TO HER REWARD Malinda Pasmore was born in Oxford county,
Ont., Nov. 19, 1851, and departed this life Monday at 7:30 a.m., Feb. 22, 1932,
at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 3 days, death being caused by cerebal
hemorrage. She was married to Enoch Davis in 1872, who preceeded her in death
four years ago. She was a devoted wifee and a kind and loving mother. To this
union were born three sons, Frank, Bert and Willis. Other left to mourn her loss are one
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Willis Davis; two grandchildren, Rev. Glenn Davis of
Sargeant, Minn., and LaVern at home; one granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Glenn
Davis; two great grandchildren; one sister, Martha Ennis, of Battleford, Sask.;
three brothers, George of Winnepeg, Man., James, North Bay, Ont., and John of
Drumbo, Ont.; also a member of relatives and friends. She was a member of the
West Grout Methodist church for many years. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb.
24, 1932, from the home of her son, Willis Davis, Sage township, and M. E.
church, Gladwin, Rev. Whitney and Rev. Hood officiating. Burial in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1932 Column - 5 Page - 1 REV. GLENN DAVIS (3
FEB 1903 - 6 MARCH 1977) REV. GLENN DAVIS The Rev. Glenn G. Davis, 74, of Mesquite,
Texas, died there Sunday, March 6. Born in Gladwin on February 3, 1903, he
graduated from Gladwin High School in 1920, and taught at the Winegars and
Houghton Lake schools. Rev. Davis attended Central Michigan University for two
years and the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, graduating in 1926. He pastored
and died evangelistic work for 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Mina; 3 daughters,
Mrs. Ruth Boehlke of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Ramona Thaxton of Colon and
Denise at home; 2 sons, Duane of Neenah, Wisc. and Willis at home; one sister,
Mrs. LaVern Richmond of Midland; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Services and interment were held March 9, at 11 a.m. at Laurel Land Gardens,
Dallas, Texas.Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2 WALTER EVERETT DAVIS
(20 MAY 1898 - 13 JAN 1972) Funeral services for
Walter E. Davis, 74, of 2249 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. Mr.
Davis passed away Thursday, January 13th, at his home following several months
of illness. He was born in Henry County, Ohio, May 20, 1898 and was married to
the former Miss Lydia Johnson on June 27, 1931 in Detroit. He came to the
Detroit area as a young man and lived there until 1954 when he came to Gladwin
County. While in Detroit he owned and operated the Davis Plumbing and Heating
Business. He is a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church. His survivors are his wife Lydia; one son;
William Davis of St. Louis, Michigan; one daughter; Mrs. Jacqueline McGhelhey
of Kalamazoo; one granddaughter; three sisters, Miss Nina and Ina Davis and
Mrs. Ruth Northway all of Detroit; one brother, Herbert Davis, of California.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-19/1972 Column - 1 Page - 3 WILLIS RUSSELL DAVIS
(1 MARCH 1879 - 3 FEB 1942) WILLIS DAVIS DIES
SUDDENLY TUESDAY Willis Russell Davis of Sage township died
suddenly Tuesday morning, February 3, 1942. Mr. Davis was born March 1, 1879 in
Canada. He leaves his wife, Ella, one son, Rev. Glenn G. Davis of Sanborn,
Minn., and one daughter, Mrs. La Vern Shell of Butman township. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bethel church with Rev. L. J.
Washmuth officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-04/1942 Column - 3 Page - 8 ASAHEL G. DAWE (13
OCT 1905 9 SEP 1986) ASAHEL DAWE Asahel G. Dawe, 80, of the Town & Country Nursing Home in Midland and
formerly of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, after a long illness. Born in
Gladwin Oct. 13, 1905, he had spent his lifetime here. Surviving is a niece Mary Gundrum of Annandale, Va. And several cousins,
including Henry Dawe of Gladwin. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home.
The Rev. Father William Elliott officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-17/1986 Column 3 Page 2. EFFIE A. (CARD) DAWE
(25 OCT 1883 9 JAN 1959) SERVICES MONDAY FOR MRS. DAWE Mrs. Effie A. Dawe, 75, of Sage Township, died Friday at the Gladwin
Nursing Home after an illness of three weeks. She was born in Canada, Oct. 25,
1883. The former Miss Effie A. Card was married to John A. Dawe in Gladwin in
1904. He preceded her in death in 1921. Mrs. Dawe had lived in Gladwin County since 1904. She was a member of the
First Methodist Church. Survivors include a son Henry, of Gladwin; a daughter,
Mrs. Lillian Engel, of Northville; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Stalker of Port
Huron, Mrs. Iva Baugh and Miss Cassie Card, of Flint and Mrs. Eva Molesworth of
Gladwin; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home.
The Rev. Everett Love officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-14/1959 Column 3 Page 1. GRETTA MAE (SWITZER)
DAWE (8 MAY 1908 9 APR 1976) MRS. GRETTA DAWE Mrs. Gretta Mae Dawe, 67, of Gladwin, died Friday, April 9, in the
Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Born in Hamilton Township on May 8,
1908, she had lived in Gladwin County most of her life. She attended Gladwin County Normal and taught school in Hamilton
Township. Mrs. Dawe was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The former Gretta Switzer, she was married to Burton L. Berry on
September 9, 1928 and he died on April 19, 1946. She then married Henry Daw on
May 26, 1960. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, William, Glenn and
Floyd Berry of Gladwin and Richard Berry of Flint; six brothers, Randolph of
Lake Odessa, Floyd, Cloyd and Lloyd of Harrison, Carl of Davison and Dale of
Tucson, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The
Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 4-14/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2. JOHN D. DAWE (1872 14
SEP 1921) RICHARD B. DAWE (13
APR 1865 7 JAN 1930) RICHARD B. DAWE SUICIDES BY DROWNING Richard Dawe, who has been in poor health for about three months, was
found lying face downward in the Cedar river, several feet from the banks,
about 3 oclock. Tuesday afternoon on the Dawe farm. Mr. Dawe, who has made his
home at the Dawe farm, was missed early in the afternoon, and a search made for
him by the family. His nephew, Henry Dawe, followed his tracks in the snow
about 1 ½ miles from the house before finding his body in the river. The water
was not more than a foot and a half deep. Sheriff Paxton and Coroner Harry F. Rogers were called and decided that
Mr. Dawes death was probably suicidal, as he had been very despondent over his
condition, he having been ill for some time, and under the impression that he
was mentally unbalanced. Richard, son of William Henry and Elizabeth Bartlett Dawe, was born on
April 13, 1865, in Lifton, England, and departed this life on Jan. 7, 1930,
aged 64 years, 8 months and 25 days. When 14 years of age he became totally and
permanently deaf. On June 12, 1889, he came to America with his mother,
step-father, three sisters and one brother, his brother, the late William Henry
Dawe, of Gladwin, having come to America in June, 1888. Three sisters, Mrs. Frank Gohs, Mayville, Miss Emily Dawe, Detroit, Mrs.
Fred Laycock, Gladwin, 13 nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews
and six great nieces and nephews are left and mourn his passing. One sister,
Mrs. Anne Burgess, passed away in February, 1904, his brother, John D. Dawe, in
August, 1922, and his brother, William H. Dawe in February, 1927. Funeral
services will be held Friday, at 1:30 p.m. at his late home. Gladwin County
Record dated 1-9/1930 Column 6 Page 1. REV. GEORGE B. DAY
(18 OCT 1852 - 28 ARPIL 1912) WITHOUT WARNING REV. GEORGE B. DAY DROPS DEAD WHILE AT WORK. Rev. George B. Day, a resident of South Grout, died Monday morning
without warning. Mr. Day was a work setting telephone poles when Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Cross passed him in a buggy. After salutation Mr. Cross remarked that
the work was rather heavy for Mr. Day, who scarcely replied before he fell
dead. For some time he had been afflicted with an affection of the head, and
apoplexy was pronounced the cause of death. Mr. Day was born Oct. 18, 1852, in Morristown, New Jersey. When nine
years of age he came to Hartford, Van Buren county, Michigan, and from there
went to Indiana, living in Indiana until 17 years ago when he came to north
Michigan with his family. For upwards of 25 years he was engaged in the ministry,
and in Michigan filled pastorates of the M. E. church at Stittsville, Rosebush,
Averill, Winn, Beaverton and McClure. He retired from active work of the
ministry a few years ago, and has since made his home on a farm in South Grout. His wife and four children survive. There are two sons, Dwight, who lives
at home, and Victor, a resident of Alberta. Two daughters, Grace and Myrtis,
reside at Winn. The former is married to Thomas Starkweather, the latter to W.
G. Allen. Three sisters and a brother also remain. The brother Edwin, of Barry
county, has come to attend the funeral. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the M. E. church,
Gladwin, in charge of Rev. F. M. Johnson of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record
dated 5-2/1912 Column 6 Page 1. IDA I. DAY (5 DEC
1853 - 17 AUG 1928) VICTOR B. DAY (1886
10 JUNE 1916) VICTOR B. DAY Former Gladwin County
Boy Killed in Alberta While Coupling Cars. Victor B. Day was killed June 10, 1916,
at Coronation, Alberta, while coupling cars. He was a son of Rev. G. B. Day, a
former pastor of the M. E. churches at
McClure and Beaverton. He was 33 years old and leaves a wife and baby. The Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen sent a representative with the body to Gladwin, where burial
took place in the
family-lot, the distance being 4,000 miles. The order also bore most of the
funeral expenses and sent flowers. Funeral services
were. held at the home of his mother in Mt. Pleasant, and Rev. J. H. Cornelius
of Gladwin conducted brief services at the grave. Gladwin County Record dated
6-29/1916 Column 5 Page 1. BABY DEACON (? - ?) ELOISE DEACON (26 DEC
1897 - 24 APRIL 1910) DEACON Eloise, daughter of Mrs. Nettie Deacon, died April 24 at about 8 oclock
in the evening after about a years illness. She was born Dec. 26, 1897, in
Gladwin and was 13 years, 3 months and 29 days old. Funeral services were held
at the family residence on Cedar avenue Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. M. Jensen
of the M. E. church officiating, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Her
schoolmates attended in a body. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Gladwin County Record dated 4-27/1911 Column 5 Page 1. NETTIE J. (ROBBINS)
DEACON (15 MAY 1873 - 23 AUG 1937) DIES IN AUTO MISHAP HERE Mrs. Nettie Deacon, 64-year-old pioneer Gladwin resident, died early
Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospital in Bay City from injuries sustained Sunday
evening when she was knocked down by a car on Cedar avenue in Gladwin. Mrs.
Deacon was crossing the street in front of the I.O.O.F. hall and apparently did
not see an approaching car driven by Henry Sauer, 35, of Detroit. As near as
sheriffs officers could determine, Mrs. Deacon walked into the side of the car
and was thrown to the payment. Mr. Sauer was exonerated of any blame for the
accident by Sheriff Ray Cowell. She was taken to Mercy hospital in Bay City with a fractured skull and
other painful injuries. She succumbed there Tuesday morning. A daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Enoch Robbins, Gladwin county pioneers, Mrs. Deacon was born May 15,
1873, in Isabella county. She came with her parents to Gladwin in 1881. She was married to Henry Deacon, a prominent lumberman here in the early
days and when the lumber boom was over, she settled with him on a farm near
Smith Creek. Mr. Deacon preceded his wife in death as did a child. Eloise. Mrs.
Earl Smith, of Gladiwn, is the only surviving child. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Smith, are a grand-daughter, Barbara
Smith; three brothers, Gerald Robbins of Lansing, Dr. Bernard D. Robbins of
Holly and Enoch Robbins of Gladwin; and one sister, Mrs. Irving Foutch. Funeral services will be held from the M. E. church in Gladwin Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 8-25/1937 Column 7 Page
1. WILLIAM H. DEACON
(ABT 30 JULY 1859 - 4 JULY 1901) FRANCIS ANTHONY FRANK
DEBOIS (22 APR 1915 2 JUNE 1976) Frank A. DeBois, 61, died at his 2610 E. M-61 Gladwin home Wednesday,
June 2. Born in Mt. Shasta, Calif., on April 22, 1915, he came to Gladwin
County from Newcomers, Ohio, in 1935. He was employed as a foreman for the Sun
Oil Company and had been active in church and civic affairs. He was a member of
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a charter member of Knights of Columbus
Council 5280, and a member of Eagles Aerie 3292. Mr. DeBois was married to
the former Helen Adamets in Gladiwn on December 25, 1937. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughtes, Mrs. James (Karen)
Brubaker of Gladwin, and Debra DeBois of Sterling; one son, Ronald DeBois of
Arnold, Md.; his stepmother, Mrs. Recie Meeks of Dover, Ohio; two brothers,
Fred of Akron, Ohio, and Jack of Meisau, Germany; four sisters, Mrs. Irma
Dusinia, Mrs. Vera Myers, Mrs. Florine Fisher and Mrs. Grace DeMonte, all of
Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services were held Friday, June 4, 1976 at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Joseph Castanier officiated, and burial was at
Highland Cemetery. A wake service at 8:30 p.m. Thursday preceded the Knights of
Columbus Rosary at 9:15 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 6-9/1976 Column 4
Page 2. ELIZABETH CAROLINE
(MAACK) DELAVERN ( 21 JUNE 1893 - 16 SEP 1926) MRS. ELIZABETH
CAROLINE DELAVERN Mrs. C. L. Delavern died Sept. 16, 1926, at
her home at Highwood after being confined ot her bed over a year. Elizabeth
Caroline Maack was born at Shiner, Texas, June 21, 1893, and came to Michigan
in 1922. She was married to C. L. Delavern at Flint in October, 192. In 19223
they moved to Highwood where they have since made their home. She was a member
of the Lutheran church. Funeral services were held Saturday at the
home conducted by Rev. Burnthaw, Lutheran minister from Clare, followed by
burial in Highland cemetery. She is survived by her husband, her stepson Verne,
of Highwood and her mother and her brother, Mrs. Charles Maack and Henry Maack
of Shiner, Texas. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1926 Column - 4 Page 4 DOYLE W. DELL ( 10 OCT 1967 12 AUG 1990) Doyle W. Dell, 22, of
S. River Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 1990, of injuries received in an
automobile accident. Born in Gladwin, Oct. 10, 1967, he had spent his lifetime
in Gladwin County. Mr. Dell wass an extruder operator for Packaging Resources
Industry in Coleman. Mr. Dell and the former Shila Aman, were married June 4,
1988, in Clare. Besides his wife, he
is survived by a son, Curtis, at home; his parents, Gary and Judie (Ayre) Dell;
his grandmother, Mrs. Elanore Dell of Beavrton; grandfathers, George Ayre of
Naubinway and Norris Carrow of Clare; 3 brothers, Staff Sgt. Steven in the Army
in Korea, Brian and Fred of Beaverton; and 2 sister, Cathy Davis of Clio and
Melody Dell of Beaverton. Services will be held
Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Duane
Koontz will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. ELLEN HANNA (FRYE)
DEMARAY (05 MAY 1895 - 8 SEP 1984) Ellen H. Demaray, 89,
of Cass City and formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Provincial
House Nursing Home, Cass City, following a long illness. Born in Newaygo County
May 5, 1895, she came to Gladwin in 1907. She was a school teacher and taught
in the Leatonville, Winegars and Hockaday schools until retiring in 1960. The
former Ellen Frye, she was married to Earl Shell Oct. 8, 1914, in West Branch.
He died Oct. 4, 1951. She then married Frank Demaray June 5, 1955 in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Robert Shell of Brooksbille, Fla. and William Shell of Holiday, Fla.; 3
daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Gladys) Albee of Cass City, Mrs. Edison (Lucille)
Shepherd and Mrs. John (Tresa) Pangborn of Midland; 2 step-children, Jack
Demaray of Seminole, Fla. and Mrs. Robert (Coralee) Roof of Houghton Lake; one
brother, Harold Frye of Burt; one sister, Mrs. Edith Edick of Punta Gorda,
Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. R. E. Fogelsonger officiated
and burial was in the Ridge Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1984
Column - 2 Page - 11 ILACE MARIE (SMALL)
DEMARAY (15 JULY 1928 - 19 NOV 1990) Ilace M. Demaray, 62,
of 4258 Bay Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 19, 1990, in the MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center-Midland, after a long illness. Born in Flint, July 15,
1928, she moved to Gladwin County in 1948 from Grayling. Mrs. Demaray was a
member of the Gladwin Baptist Church. The former Ilace Small, she was married
to Ray Demaray, Jan. 18, 1948, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Raymond of Forsyth, Mo.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jennie) Bailey of
Kirbyville, Mo., Mrs. Harold (Kathie) Derr and Sally Demaray of Gladwin and
Mrs. Steve (Mary Beth) Duffy of Evart; 3 brothers, Clarence of Rockford, Ill.,
Jim and John of Grayling; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mae Neiderer of Grayling and Mrs.
Betty Mynarcik of St. Helen; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
a brother, Tom and a sister, Mary Jane. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1990
Column - 4 Page - 2 JAMES WILLIAM DEMARAY
(15 OCT 1920 - 4 JAN 1925) James, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Demaray, died suddenly Sunday evening, Jan 4. He had been around the
house during the day although not feeling well. In the evening he was taken
much worse and died in a few hours inspite of all strenuous efforts being made
for him. James was born Oct. 15, 1920 in Gladwin, was
a bright lovable child and a great favorite with relatives and friends, who
will sadly miss him. Services were held at the M. E. church, Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer. Burial in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1925 Column - 4 Page - 4 MARY MAY (BOLLERT)
DEMARAY (21 JAN 1895 - 8 MARCH 1927) Mrs. Frank Demaray
died early Tuesday morning at her home at Beaverton, after an illness of
several weeks of typhoid fever. Mary Bollert was born at Southeast Hope, Perth
county, Ontario, Jan. 21, 1895. When she was two years old her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William F. Bollert, moved from Ontario to this county, and located on a
farm south of Oberlin postoffice, where they resided until they moved to
Gladwin and Mr. Bollert entered the grocery business some 15 years ago. She was married to Frank Demaray Dec. 21,
1913. Mr. and Mrs. Demaray made their home at Gladwin and for a time at
Hockaday where they were in mercantile business. They returned to Gladiwn from
Hockaday and Mr. Demaray was manager of the Standard Oil station, which
postition he left to enter the grocery and meat market business at Beaverton.
Mr. and Mrs. Demaray were the parents of four children, Francis, aged 13, John
10, James, who died two years ago, and Coralee, aged 10 months. During her residence in Gladwin Mrs. Demaray
was a faithful worker in the Methodist Episcopal church. After moving to
Beaverton she joined the Presbyterian church. Her death is a great shock to her
friends both at Beaverton and at Gladwin. Besides her husband and three
children she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bollert, two
brothers and five sisters, Arthur Bollert of Lansing, Mrs. Daniel Soldan of
Winegar, Mrs. L. E. Soldan of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Frank Kellogg of Indian
River, Mrs. Bernard Wagoner of Ashtabula, Ohio, Mrs. Charles Secor and William
J. Bollert of Gladwin. Funeral services will be held Thursday at
Beaverton, conducted by Rev. A. J. Preston, followed by burial at Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1927 Column - 5 Page - 4 RAY FRANK DEMARAY (11
FEB 1891 - 3 AUG 1992) Frank Demaray, 101,
of Houghton Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 1992, in the King Nursin Home after a
long illness. Born in Gladwin, Feb. 11, 1891, he moved to Houghton Lake 5 years
ago. Mr. Demaray was a butcher and last worked at Palmer's Market in Gladwin in
1962. He was a life member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453. Mr. Demaray was
married to the former Mary Bollert in 1913 in Gladwin. She died in 1927. He
then married Ellen (Frye) Shell in 1955 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death
in 1984. Surviving are one son, Jack of Mason; 2
daughters, Mrs. Robert (Coralee) Roof of Houghton Lake and Mrs. Frances Barnett
of Winter Park, Fla; 2 step-sons, William Shell of Holiday, Fla. and Robert
Shell of Brooksville, Fla.; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Lucille Shepherd and Mrs.
Tresa Pangborn of Midland and Mrs. Gladys Albee of Holiday, Fla.; 15
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a son, James in 1925, a daughter, Frances in 1979, a
brother Fred and 2 sisters, Liddy Mawhorter and Lois Groat. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. A. E. McFarland officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-12/1992
Column - 2 Page - 2 RAYMOND F. DEMARAY,
SR (13 JAN 1919 - 11 MARCH 1993) Ray F. Demaray, 74,
of 4258 Bay Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, March 11, 1993 at home following a
long illness. He was born in Gladwin Jan. 13, 1919 and lived in Gladwin most of
his life. Mr. Demaray was employed as a machine operator for Cal Plastics in
Beaverton until he retired in 1964. He was a member of the Gladwin Baptist
Church. He married the former Ilace M. Small on Jan. 18, 1948 in Gladwin. She
preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1990. Surviving are one son, Raymond of Forsyth,
Mo.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jeannie) Bailey of Kirbyville, Mo., Mrs. Harold
(Kathie) Derr of Gladwin; Mrs. Steve (Mary Beth) Duffy of Evart, and Sally
Demaray of Gladwin; one brother, Virgil of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Neva Mielke of
Clare, Gladys Carper of Mt. Clemens; Vera Mae Wade of Flint, and Rosemary
Anderson of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Ralph and a sister, Virgilene Bruner. Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert F. Brown officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-17/1993
Column - 5 Page - 2 VIOLA (JENKINS) -
KIGGINS - DEMARAY (14 MAY 1899 - 25 OCT 1978) Mrs. Viola Demaray,
79, of 333 South Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the
Midland Hospital Center following an illness of three months. Born in King
George County, Va., on May 14, 1899, she came to Gladwin County in 1918. She
was a member of the Gladwin Church of Christ. The former Viola Jenkins, she was married to
Ralph Kiggins on March 5, 1919, in Alexandria, Va. He preceded her in death on
October 22, 1943. Mrs. Kiggins married Fred Demaray on November 1, 1947, and he
died on September 27, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons, Vaughan Kiggins of
Linwood and Bill Kiggins of Essexville; 2 step-sons, Ray and Virgil Demaray of
Gladwin; 5 step-daughters, Mrs. Neva Mielke of Clare, Mrs. Gladys Carper of
Saginaw, Mrs. Virgilene Bruner of Hale, Mrs. Verna Mae Wade of Flint and Rose
Mary Anderson of Gladwin; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Gladwin Church of Christ Marvin Wellsted, evangelist, officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangments were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-01/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 ABBIE (FOUCH)
DENNINGS (1886 - 1992) ABBIE DENNINGS Abbie (Fouch)
Dennings. 105. of 2529 Davenport St.. Saginaw, died Thursday. Feb. 27, 1992. In
Mt. Pleasant Manor after a long illness. Born in Gladwin. Aug. 19, 1886, she
graduated from Gladwin High School in 1904 and attended the University of
Michigan where she received a degree in music. She then earned a degree in business
from Bay City Business College. Mrs. Dennings returned to Gladwin and was a bookkeeper
for the Gladwin Elevator Co. and J. E. Capling and Sons Hardware. She moved to
Flint in 1922 and was employed until she was married to Elmer Dennings on June
17, 1933. They moved to Bridgeport. Mr. Dennings died Aug. 12, 1942, and Mrs.
Dennings moved to Saginaw and worked for the Davis Cartage Co. until her
retirement at the age of 75. She is survived by a
niece, Mrs. Betty Liveright of Stephentown, N.Y. and several cousins. She was
preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held
Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery Chapel by the Rev. Joel Hurley.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record
dated 3-4/1992 Column 3 Page 2. ELMER ELLSWORTH
DENNINGS (3 FEB 1883 12 AUG 1942) SERVICES HELD FOR ELMER DENNINGS Services were held Saturday, August 15th, at the Rogers Funeral Home for
Elmer Ellsworth Dennings, 59, who died at his summer cottage at East Tawas
Wednesday evening, August 12. Mr. Dennings was a residenet of Bridgeport. Mr.
Dennings was born February 3, 1883, in Marks Center, Defiance county, Ohio. he
came to Gladwin in the spring of 1903. On October 22, 1905, he was married to
Miss Cora Whitman and to them were born five children. One child died in
infancy and Mrs. Dennings passed away in the spring of 1912. On June 17, 1933,
Mr. Dennings was married to Mrs. Abbie Foutch. He has been a construction foreman for the past sixteen years for Pere
Marquette railroad and had taken leave of absence for the past four months on
account of ill health. Surviving besides his wife are four children, Mrs. David Sturgeon of
Flint, Kenneth Dennings of Hillsdale, Maurice Dennings with the armed forces in
Alaska, Mrs. Ivan Nash of Flint; his mother, Mrs. Viola Dennings of Gladwin;
three brothers, Oliver and George of Gladwin, and Vernie of Saginaw; three
sisters, Mrs. Nina Wright of Detroit, Mrs. Shirley Raymond of Gladwin and Mrs.
John Clendenning of Garden City; and seven grandchildren. People with whom he was associated and who were present at his funeral
were, Mr. A. L. McCloy, supervisor of bridges and buildings of the P. M.
Railway, Mrs. McCloy, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hecku, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Herron, Russel Sixberry, Ray Osborne, Louis Guhana, Cirlo
Vleannynck. Also on Thursday evening six friends of the Dennings from Saginaw
called to pay their respects. Burial was in Highland Cemetery with Rev. Floyd
Drake officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 8-19/1942 Column - 1 Page - 8. LAWRENCE ARTHUR
DENNINGS (18 AUG 1918 - 7 DEC 1928) Lawrence Arthur Dennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dennings, was born in
Gladwin, August 19, 1918, and died at the Saginaw General hospital Friday, Dec.
7, 1928, after a longfilled illness. Lawrence had finished the third grade in
school, but now for over 15 months has been a patient little sufferer. His nurses
and doctors testify to his patient spirit which won their love. From the cradle
rol Lawrence was a member of the Methodist Sunday school in Gladwin He leaves to mourn his untimely going four brothers and six sisters,
father and mother, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gil Dennings. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at
two oclock, Rev. Whitney officiating. Two songs sung by Misses Virginia
Clendenning and Barbara Coan were a beautiful part of the service. Six
schoolmates acted as pallbearers. The burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-13/1928 Column 5 Page 5. LEO E. DENNINGS (14
DEC 1919 - 2 NOV 1982) Leo E. Dennings, 62,
of the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids and formerly of Saginaw, died
Tuesday, Nov. 2, after an illness of 10 years. Born in Gladwin on December 14,
1919, he moved to Saginaw with his parents when he was 8. Mr. Dennings was a
truck driver for Carlton Concrete Co. in Carlton and served in the Army from
1942 to 1950. Surviving are 2 sons, Bruce and Leo of
Indian River; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Priest of Beaverton, Mrs. Nila
Kingsbury of Lake and Mrs. Beryl Porter of El Paso, Texas. Services were held
Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Bruce
Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-10/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 T SGT US ARMY WWII PRESTON R.
"GILBERT" DENNINGS (27 MAY 1860 7 SEP 1932) Gilderoy Dennings died at his home at the north end of town Wednesday,
Sept. 7, 1932, at 10 a.m., after an illness of four years. He was born in Ohio
May 27, 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Dennings came to Gladwin county from Defiance
county, Ohio, in 1902. They first located on a farm and later moved to Gladwin,
where they have since lived. Mrs. Dennings survives him and seven children, Oliver Dennings, George
Dennings and Mrs. Shirley Raymond of Gladwin, Mrs. Gus Vogel and Mrs. John
Clendening of Detroit and Elmer and Vernie Dennings of Saginaw, who were all
here for the last rites. Services were held Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m., at the residence,
conducted by Rev. D. A. Hoenshell, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. The following grandchildren from out-of-town were here to attend the
funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Schmidt, Kenneth and Morris Dennings, Mrs. David
Sturgeon and Mrs. Ivan Nash and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Doyle, all of Saginaw.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-15/1932 Column - 5 Page - 1. VIOLA M. (CUNNINGHAM)
DENNINGS (9 OCT 1862 - 27 MARCH 1955) RITES HELD FOR MRS.
DENNINGS Mrs. Viola Dennings, 92, passed away March
27 at the home of her son, George, in Gladwin township, after an illness of
several years. Mrs. Dennings was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1862 and
married Gilbert Dennings, June 10, 1880 in Ohio. They came to Michigan in 1902. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Alma Clendenning of Garden City, Mrs. Nina Wright of Detroit and Mrs. Harriet
Raymond of Gladwin; two sons, George and Oliver of Gladwin county; a brother,
Vern Cunningham of Bryan, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Bert Benner of Flint; 42
grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Two sons, Elmer and Vern, preceded
her in death. Funeral services were held March 30 at 2:00
p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Gardner of the Wagarville
Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. The grandsons
were pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1988 Column - 5 Page - 2 CHARLOTTE (OSBORNE)
DENZER (14 OCT 1873 - 29 OCT 1972) Mrs. Charlotte
(Lottie) Denzer, 99, died in Midland Sunday evening, October 29. Born in Sanila
County, October 14, 1873. Mrs. Denzer was the former Charlotte Osborne. She was
married to Leonard Denzer Jan. 1, 1891, and he died in 1936. They lived in the
Highwood area and Mrs. Denzer was instrumental in the founding of the Highwood
church. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys
Guernsey of Beaverton; 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 16 great
great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Weiman and Mrs. Nina
Hockaday, preceded her in death. Services are being held today (Wednesday) at
11:00 a.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl Koerner and
Rev. C. E. Howe officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Miner-Bradley
Funeral Home of Midland is in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-01/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 ADELINE L. DEYE (1865
- 1952) GEORGE L. DEYE (13
MARCH 1904 - 21 APRIL 1904) DEYE George L., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Deye of this city, died
April 21, aged five weeks. Gladwin County Record dated 4-22/1904 Column 5
Page 5. WILLIAM F. DEYE (25
APRIL 1897 - 2 APRIL 1919) WILLIAM F. DEYE MAKES SUPREME SACRIFICE WHILE IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE IN FRANCE, APRIL 2---STRICKEN WITH SPINAL MENINGITIS. A telegram from Washington received Saturday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Deye, stated that William Frederick Deye died April 2 at a hospital in
France of spinal meningitis. The young man went into service last August as a machinist, taking
training at U. of M., Ann Arbor, then went to Allington, Pa., and to Jersey
City, N. J., from there to England, France and Germany, and back to France
where he died. A letter from him dated March 27 stated that he was well and
having a good time, and was on his way to Paris. He would have been 22 years old the 25th of this month. His parents have
written in an endeavor to learn further particulars. Gladwin County Record
dated 4-17/1919 Column - 6 Page - 1. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mechanic William F.
Dey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dey, was born at Cooney, Ohio, April 25, 1897.
Died April 2, 1919 while with the S.S.U. 582, U.S. army, located at Adinkerke,
Belgium. He came to Gladwin when one year of age, later moving to Saginaw where
he remained for 12 years, returning to Gladwin four years before enlisting in
the U.S. army Aug. 15, 1918 for service in the World's War. He was sent to the
S.A.T.C. at Ann Arbor where he specialized in the motor division. From Ann
Arbor he was transferred to Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa., Oct. 14, where he
remained in training until notice came to leave for Hoboken, New Jersey. He
embarked at this point and left for overseas duty Nov. 11, 1918, the day the
Armistice was signed, the company not receiving the word until landing at
Liverpool, England, Nov. 24. After seeing duty in England, France,
Germany and Belgium, he was finally located at Adinkerke, Belgium, at which
place he was promoted to head mechanic, March 1. An extratct from a letter by
First Lieutenant Geo. L. Wilson, U.S.A. S. commanding Sec. 582 reads as
follows: "He was wonderfully attentive and
thorought in his duties and was the Best mechanic in his section." After a
sickness of two days at the hospital at Cabour near Adinkerke he was laid to
rest in Foreign Soldiers cemetery near Dunkirk, being the only American buried
at this place, his section putting up a stone and cross marking the grave, with
his name, number and section of the U.S. army. He was later transferred to a French
cemetery for removal to the U.S., arriving in New York, April 3, 1921. He was a
member of the Grace Presbyterian church and Y.M.C.A., Saginaw, and a member in
good standing of the I.O.O.F. Gladwin lodge No. 177. He is survived by his
parents Mr. and Mrs. John Dey, three sisters, Mrs. Wesley Hawley, Mrs. C. E.
Atwater, Edna Dey and two brothers, Ralph of this city and Elmer of Saginaw,
besides a host of relatives and friends. The remains were brought to Gladwin Thursday
night, and funeral services in the Armory Friday were conducted by Rev. E. T.
Smith. The large hall was filled by friends and people of the city to pay their
respect to one who gave his life for his county. The American Legion and
I.O.O.F. were well represented. Interment took place in Highland cemetery.
Perry Good, a friend of the deceased, accompanied the body from Saginaw, and
they were met in Pinconning by his brothers, Ralph and Elmer Dey and C. E.
Atwater. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1921 Column - 4 Page - 4 SSU 582 US ARMY
MECHANIC WWI FLORENCE L. (COFFELL)
SHELL - DIEM (10 JULY 1889 - 4 DEC 1962) MRS. DIEM EX-COUNTY
OFFICER DIES Mrs. Florence L. (Shell) Diem, 73, of 145
Townsend, Gladwn, died Tuesday following an illness of four months. Born on
July 10, 1889, in Clare County, the former Florence L. Coffell was married to
Merle Shell on Nov. 22, 1910. He died on Nov. 8, 1947, and she was married to
Clarence Diem on Nov. 21, 1953 in Sandusky. Mrs. Diem served as one of the first woman
county treasurers in the state of Michigan, from 1923 to 1928, and also
finished the unexpired term of her husband, Merle Shell, as county clerk, when
he died in 1947. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; two
foster children, Elmo Hoy, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Jeanette Adams, of Pontiac; two
brothers, Albert and Merle Coffell, of Gladwin, and one sister, Mrs. Adeline
Anderson, of Higgins Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at
the Miner Chapel with Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1962 Column - 5 Page - 1 CATHERINE MAGDELENA
DIETRICH (19 JULY 1848 - 15 MARCH 1923) Catherine Magdelena
Dietrich died March 15, 1923 of a paralytic stroke after an illness of 17 days.
She was born July 19, 1848 in Germany and was married Feb. 2, 1875 at
Affalterbach, Germany to August Christian Dietrich. Four children were born to
them, Charles, Mary, George, and Rudolph. In 1883 the family came to this
country and located at Lexington where they lived two years and then moved to
Detroit. In 1902 they came to Gladwin county where they have since resided. Funeral services were held at Grout
schoolhouse No. 4, Saturday afternoon, March 17 at two o'clock conducted by
Rev. Willis Schrock. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-22/1923 Column - 5 Page - 5 EDNA I. (KINTNER)
DIEM (19 DEC 1906 - 29 NOV 1999) Edna I. Diem, 92, of
Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at the Gladwin Living Center. Born Dec. 19,
1906 in Sherwood, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jerome and Lucetta Yoxtheimer
Kintner. Edna married Austin Benmark, Aug. 31, 1924 in Flint. He preceded her
in death April 11, 1962. She then married Clarence Diem, Dec. 14, 1963 in
Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1976. She lived in Gladwin most all her
life and was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church. Surviving are two sons, Eldon and wife Joyce
Benmark of Clio, and Robert and wife Rose Benmark of Grand Marais; three
daughters, Norma Jean Stempien of Quincy, and Ula Faye and husband Garlen
Cripps and Eleanor and husband Floyd Berry, all of Gladwin; five stepchildren,
Norma Cook of Harrison, Charles Diem of Maryland, Clarence Diem of Texas,
Saralie Smithson, and Esther Lee, both of Sandusky; 40 grandchildren; 68
great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by two brothers and four sisters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with Donn Pendleton officiating. Burial
will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 8
p.m. today (Wednesday). Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, American Heart Association, or the R.L.D.S. Church. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-01/1999 Column - 5 Page - 2 HAROLD F. DOAN (20
MAY 1921 - 5 APRIL 2000) Harold F. Doan, 78, of Gladwin,
died Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at Gladwin Living Centre following a lingering
illness. Born May 20, 1921 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late John and
Bertha (Babcock) Doan. Harold married the former Lorna Hooker, Nov. 6, 1964.
She preceded him in death in September 1990. He was retired from The Dow
Chemical Company and was a member of the Hiawatha Sportsman Club in Engadine.
He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, Gregory
of Bay City; two daughters, Kimberly and husband LaVerne Good of Gladwin; and
Kathy Crowell of Sacramento, Calif.; five stepchildren, Gerald Breault of
Gladwin, Glen Breault of St. Helen, Barbara Howe of Milford, Marleen Smith of
Robinville, N.C., and Janet Breault of Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers,
Leonard of Clare and Kenneth of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Velma Rogers of
Benzonia and Arlene Murry of Lambertville; three grandchildren; 11
stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
two sisters, Doris Yunge and Ruth Doan. Services were held at 2 p.m.
Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Piette officiating. Burial was
in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-12/2000 Column - 1 Page - 2 LORNA JEAN (HOOKER)
DOAN (24 FEB 1926 23 SEP 1990) Lorna J. Doan, 64, of Engadine and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday,
Sept. 23, 1990, in Newberry Hospital after a long illness. Born in Flint, Feb.
24, 1926, she grew up in Gladwin County and moved to Engadine in 1976. The
former Lorna Hooker, she was married to Harold Doan, Nov. 6, 1964, in Gladwin, Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Gerald of Gladwinand Glen
of Grand Blanc; 4 daughters, Barbara Howe of Milford, Marlene Smith of
Robinsville, N. C, Janet Breault and Kathy Doan of Sacramento, Calif.; a
stepson, Greg Doan of Bay City; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Good of Gladwin; one brother, Raymond Hooker of Engadine; 2 sisters, Lois Purdy of Mt.
Pleasant and Marilyn Daubenspeck of Columbus, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a brother, Weldos Hooker and a grandson, Kyle
McMullen. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews
Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-26/1990 Column 6 Page 2. PENNY SUE DOANE (13
FEB 1961 - 23 APRIL 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR
INFANT Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the
Miner Funeral Home for Penny Sue Doane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Doane, of Hay Township, who died suddenly on Sunday at her home. She was born
in Clare on February 13, 1961. Survivors besides her parents, include three
brothers, Kenneth, Jimmie and Timmie; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Flint
Doane, of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Culley Carper, of Gladwin; great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Doane, Beaverton, Lewis Adkins, of Dry Branch,
W. Va., and Mrs. Minnie Foor, of Gladwin. The Rev. William Baker officiated the
services and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
04-26/1961 Column - 3 Page - 2 HARRY ALLEN DOBSON (16
JULY 1890 9 DEC 1965) RITES HELD FOR HARRY DOBSON Services were held Saturday for Harry A. Dobson, 75, of Gladwin, who died
Thursday afternoon, Dec. 9. An oilwell driller, Mr. Dobson came to Gladwin in
1937 and was employed in the oilfields here until his retirement several years
ago. A native of New York state, he was born July 16, 1890, in Pavillion, N.
Y., the son of William and Elizabeth Dobson. He and the former Miss Lucille
Milligan were married in Castile, N.Y., on Sept. 18, 1917. They made their home
in Gladwin at 606 Short Street. Mr. Dobson is survived by his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Mrs. Richard
Price of Flint; two grandsons; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Phelps, of Pavillion,
N.Y. Services were held at the Miner Chapel Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the
Rev. Ross Tracy officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-15/1965 Column 5 Page 1. LUCILLE (MILLIGAN)
DOBSON (22 JAN 1899 9 SEP 1978) LUCILLE DOBSON Mrs. Lucille M. Dobson, 79, of 130 West Maple St., Gladwin, died
Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Pavilion, N.Y., on
January 22, 1899, she came to Gladwin County in 1937. Mrs. Dobson was a member
of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The former Lucille Milligan, she
was married to Harry Dobson on September 18, 1917, in Castile, N.Y. He preceded
her in death on December 9, 1965. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ann) Price of Flint; one
sister, Mrs. Hazel Walrath of New York; and 2 grandsons. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 9-13/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2. CELIA BELLE (THORINGTON)
DODDS (1895 8 DEC 1919) MRS. DAVID L. DODDS Mrs. David L. Dodds of Lansing, formerly Miss Celia Thorington, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Justus Thorington of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 8, at
the U. of M. hospital, Ann Arbor, where she was taking treatment. The body was
brought to Gladwin Wednesday by her husband and taken to the home of her aunt
Mrs. William J. Hanna. Serivces will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon
at two oclock conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Interment in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1919 Column 3 Page 4. STANLEY B. DONAHUE
(25 NOV 1915 - 16 OCT 1973) Stanley B. Donahue,
57, of 5096 Eagleson Road, Sage Township, died Tuesday, October 16, at the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Owosso, November 25, 1915, he lived in Flint and
Holly before coming to Gladwin in December of 1955. He had been employed for 35
years as an estimate assigner by Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Donahue
and the former Ruth Spaben were married May 26, 1939, in Covington, Ky. He was
a member of the Church of Christ and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors are his wife, Ruth; 3 sons,
Stanley of Saginaw, Paul and Keith, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Eldred
Donahue of Owosso; 2 brothers, Hartley of Corunna and Wellington of Owosso; a
sister, Mrs. Loretta Vincent of Ovid; and 6 grandchildren. Services will be
held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m., at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Keeley
officiating and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-17/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2 GEORGE BENIDICT
DONATH (1 MARCH 1886 16 JUNE 1963) SHORT ILLNESS TAKES RESIDENT Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m at the Hall Funeral
Home for George B. Donath, 7, who died Sunday at Clare General Hospital after a
short illness. The Rev. Thurlan Meredith officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Born on March 1, 1886, in Pawtuckett, R. I., he came to Gladwin County
from Detroit 15 years ago. He was married to the former Ida Graben, who
survives him, in March 1914. Other survivors are two brothers, Fred and
William, and a sister, Mrs. Harold Beacham, all of Rhode Island. Gladwin County
Record dated 6-19/1963 Column 4 Page 1. IDA DOROTHY HENRIETTA
(GRABAN) DONATH (7 SEP 1888 11 MARCH 1978) Mrs. Ida D. Donath, 89, of 4702 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday,
March 11, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Pawtucket,
Rhode Island, on September 7, 1888, she came to Gladwin County 30 years ago.
She was married to George Donath on March 18, 1914, in Rhode Island. He
preceded her in death on June 16, 1963. For the past 10 years Mrs. Donath had
made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gust. Surviving are 2 sisters. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Gillett officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-15/1978 Column 4
Page 2. ERNA (KRAMER) DONNA (16
SEP 1908 - 28 NOV 1994) ERNA K. DONNA Erna K Donna, 86. of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 28. 1994 in the
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland. She was born Sept 16, 1908 in Essen, Germany and came to
Gladwin in 1990 from Orman Beach, Fla . The former Erna Kramer married Joe
Donna April 8, 1927 in Taylorville, Ill., Besides her husband, she is survived
by one son, Richard and wife Carole of Gladwin; 2 daughters. Betty Jo Zegelein
of Clawson, and Constance Davis of Novato. Calif.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Betty Lipp and Frieda
Lobbia. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home in
Gladwin with the Rev. Peggy Garrigues-Cortelyou officiating. Burial was in the
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 12-7/1994 Column 5
Page 6. JOE O. DONNA (20 FEB
1907 - 14 MARCH 2001) Joe
O. Donna, 94, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home following a lingering illness. Born Feb. 20, 1907 in E. Brooklyn,
Ill., he was the son of the late Lorenz and Margaretta (Perona) Donna. Joe
married the former Erna Kramer, April 8, 1927 in Taylorville, Ill. She preceded
him in death Nov. 28, 1994. He moved to Gladwin in 1990 from Ormand Beach, Fla.
He retired from General Motors in 1967. Surviving
are one son, Richard and wife Carole of Gladwin; one daughter, Connie Davis of
Gladwin; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by one daughter, Betty Jo Zegelien in March 2000; and two brothers, Sam
and Peter. Services
were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald
Haskell officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. RICHARD
F. DONNA (1934 - FEB 2002) EDWARD LEWIS DOTSON
(17 JULY 1924 - 23 FEB 1970) ILLNESS FATAL TO
EDWARD DOTSON Edward L. Dotson, 45, of Clement Township,
died Monday in Veterans Hospital, Battle Creek, after a long illness. Born in
Ogemaw County on July 17, 1924, he had lived in Gladwin County 25 years. Mr.
Dotson was a veteran of World War II and a mechanic. Surviving are his mother,
Mrs. Anna Dotson, of Northville; four brothers, Jesse, of Indian Lake, Gladwin,
Ernest, of South Lyons, Harry, of Marion and Floyd of Fenton; two sisters, Mrs.
Floyd Able, of Ithaca and Katherin, of South Lyons. Rites will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from
the Hall Funeral Home. Melvin Stauffer will officiate and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-25/1970 Column - 3 Page - 2 MI SGT QMC WWII JESSE J. DOTSON (26
JAN 1918 - 1 JUNE 1979) Jesse Dotson, 61, of
Tustin and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, June 1, at home after a short
illness. Born in Lansing on January 26, 1918, he owned and operated the Indian
Lake Grocery in Gladwin for several years. He was a veteran of World War II and
was a member of the VFW in Rose City. Mr. Dotson was also active in organizing
the Clement Fire Department. Mr. Dotson was married to the former Lois Stuck on
July 31, 1948, in Bay City. Surviving besides his wife, are one stepson,
William Fleming of Warren; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ellen Caldwell of Escondido,
Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Able of Ithaca and Katherine Dotson of South
Lyon; 3 brothers, Ernest of Ohio, Harry of Marion and Floyd of Fenton; and 2
grandchildren. Services were held Monday from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Melvin Stauffer officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-06/1979 Column - 6
Page - 2 CPL US ARMY WWII LOIS L. (STUCK)
DOTSON (1 SEP 1920 - 24 JAN 2003) Lois L. Dotson, age
82, passed away Friday, Jan. 24 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital following a brief
illness. She was born in Gladwin on Sept. 1, 1920, to the late William and
Ellen (Jones) Stuck. She married Jesse Dotson on July 30, 1948, in Bay City. He
preceded her in death on June 1, 1979. They owned and operated the Indian Store
in West Branch. Lois has resided with her son in Shelby Township for the last
17 years. Mrs. Dotson is survived by one son, William Fleming of Shelby
Township; one daughter, Ellen Jean Caldwell of Escondido, California; two
grandchildren, Diane Caldwell of San Diego, California, and David Caldwell of
Escondido, California; one sister, Gladys (Floyd) Stillwagon of West Branch.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Services were
held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Paul
Klassen presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the Oak Grove Log Church or the American Cancer Society. The Sisson Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements. HAROLD V. DOW or DOWN
(28 JULY 1914 - 7 JAN 1995) Harold V. Down, 80,
of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 1995 at his home following an illness of
several months. Born July 28, 1914 in Ludington, he was employed as a fork lift
operator for General Motors. Mr. Dow resided in Gladwin since April 1994 after
moving from Florida where he lived for 20 years. He was a member of the Gladwin
Free Methodist Church. He married the former Edna Lamb July 3, 1936 in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Richard and wife Sharleen of Gladwin, Gary and wife Mary Ann of Lapeer, and
Allen and wife JoAnn of Davison; 3 daughters, Beverly and husband Bill
Wellesley of Onaway, Emily and husband Ray Beach of Lupton, and Sharon and
husband Dave Post of Bronson; one brother, Howard of Pontiac; 19 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 6 brothers. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Marshall officiating.
Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials donations may be made to the
Hospice of Gladwin Area. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home,
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6 LULA M. (HUNDLEY)
DRAKE (24 SEP 1906 - 21 FEB 1989) Lula M. Drake, 82, of
Gladwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness.
Born in Mendon, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1906, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin
County. The former Lula Hundley, she was married to Kenneth Drake and he died
in 1967. Surviving are one son, Robert Hundley of Midland; 2 brothers, Kenneth
and Victor of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mildred Swiech of Beaverton and Mrs.
Tillie LaGrassa of Chicago; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Services will be held Friday at
2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Wells will
officiated and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-22/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2 SELENE
"LENA" ELIZABETH (BEAUBEIN) CAMERON - DRAVES (1890 8 JUNE 1965) Services will be held
at 10 am Friday from the Sacred Heart Church for Mrs. Lena Draves, 71, who died
Tuesday after a long illness. Born on Oct. 22,
1890, in Monroe, she was married to Archie Cameron in Novemer 1908 in Gladwin.
He died on Nov. 24, 1934. She was married to
Otto Draves on Aug. 25, 1943 at Midland. Mrs. Draves was a
member of the Altar Society, Winegars Ladies Aid, Little Flower Mission Group
and the Home Extension Group. Besides her husband,
she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dennis Brubaker of Gladwin, one sister,
Mrs. Dan Whitman, Gladwin; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 14
step-children, Mrs. Delbert Morgan and Edward Coleman, Earl, Clyde, Floyd, and
Mrs. Pearle Dice of Midland, Harley and James of Sanford, Lorn of Merrill,
Robert of Glendale Calif., Paul, Ft. Knox, Ky., Louis, USN, 7th Fleet, Mrs.
Arthur Staley, Prudenville, and Eleanor of Lapeer. The Rev. Father
George H Artman will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. A Rosary will be said
Thursday night at 8 pm in the Miner Chapel. Note: Though Lena's
obit says she was born in Monroe it is more likely that she was born in Emerald
Township, Paulding,Ohio where her mother, Mary Elizabeth Beaudry Beaubien died
in 1895. Her father, Henry, moved to Gladwin in 1901 with his family of 4
children, having already buried son, Leo,with his mother in Junction Cemetery
in Paulding, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 6-9/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1. NICHOLAS BENJAMIN
DRULEY (16 OCT 1850 - 16 MARCH 1927) Nicholas Benjamin
Druley died in Sage township March 16, 1927, aged 76 years and five months. He
is survived by four sons, Lewis and Hilbert of Gladwin, Dennis of Dryden, N.Y.,
and Dr. G. N. Druley of Kokomo, Ind. Services were held at the Methodist
Episcopal church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Robert S.
Miller. Burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/1927
Column - 6 Page - 5 ___________________________ Nicholas B. Druley
was born in Wayne county, Ind., Oct. 16, 1850, and departed this life March 16,
1927, aged 76 years and 5 months. He was married to Mary A. Marshall Oct. 22,
1872, who died Feb. 14, 1888. To their union were born four children---Dennis
Druley of Dryden, N.Y.; Hilbert L. Druley and Lewis N. Druley of Gladwin, Dr.
G. N. Druley of Kokomo, Ind. He came to Gladwin in 1907 where he has since
lived. "Tis hard, so hard to speak the word,
we must forever part." "Now, kind friends, I bid adieu, I can no
longer stay with you. My Saviour calls, I must obey, So good bye, I can not
stay.: Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Gladwin, conducted by
Rev. Robert S. Miller, with burial in Highland cemetery. All the children were
present at the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1927 Column - 5 Page
- 5 IDA MAY (WILSON)
DRUMMOND (20 APRIL 1882 - 27 JAN 1957) RITES TODAY FOR MRS.
IDA DRUMMOND Mrs. Ida May Drummond, 74, of Clement
Township, died at the Tolfree Memorial Hospital in West Branch on Sunday after
an illness of two months. She was born April 20, 1882, the daughter of
Catherine and Robert Wilson, and had been a life time resident of Gladwin
County. Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death on March 1, 1954. Mrs. Drummond is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Marian Uhl and Mrs. Dorthea Bearse of Gladwin; two sons, Fred of Traverse
City and Angus of Rhodes; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Mills of Hope; two brothers,
Morris Wilson of Hope and Fred Wilson of California; 17 grandchildren and 22
great grandchildren. One daughter, Wilma, and two sons, Paul and Robert, are
deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred W. Saulsbury officiating.
Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1957 Column
- 5 Page - 1 ALEXANDER DUBEY (1894
- 1949)
MI PVT 14 MOTOR SUP
TN 14 DIV WWI EVELYN (KOONTZ) DUBEY
(1919 - ?) LEO E. DUBEY (17 DEC
1915 - 25 JUNE 1970) SERVICES HELD FOR LEO
DUBEY Leo E. Dubey, 54, of Buckeye Township, died
Thursday, June 25, in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, after an illness of six
weeks. Born in Gladwin on Dec. 17, 1915, he had spent his life here. Mr. Dubey
was co-owner of Parkway Beach Estates. He was married to the former Evelyn
Koontz on Oct. 18, 1937, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. John Butvin, of Cadillac and Mrs. Robert Budzynski, of Flint;
four sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Fruchey, of Breckenridge, Mrs. Fred Legee, of
Detroit, Mrs. Leo Auve, of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Wayne Nichols, of Plymouth;
two brothers, Arthur and Ervin, of Gladwin; and four grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Fathers Edward Trombley and George Artman
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said at 8 p.m.
Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1970 Column
- 7 Page - 1 MARJORIE D. (FOUTCH)
DUCAN (27 MARCH 1916 - 30 DEC 2004) Marjorie D. Duncan,
Marjorie D. Duncan, 88, of Gladwin, died Dec. 30, 2004 at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born in Gladwin on March 27, 1916 to Ross C.
and Gladys Helen (Cutter) Foutch. She married Glean D. Duncan on June 2, 1938
in Mt. Pleasant; he died in 1980. Glean had been employed by Sun Oil Company of
Mt. Pleasant for 37 years. She lived in Gladwin County since 1958, having
previously resided in Newaygo. She was the owner and operator of Marges Beauty
Shop in Gladwin. Surviving are
daughters Joan Duncan of Marquette and Brenda (David) Kelly of Gladwin; grandchildren
Wendi Greer of Marquette, Jon David and Cindy Greer of Gladwin, Tracy Greer and
Special Friend Bryce Gertino of Marquette, Amy and Doug Ouellette of Mt.
Pleasant, Matthew Larson and fiancee Lesley Hubble of Gladwin, Kenett and
Britta Kelly of Arizona, and Lisa and Matt Walker of Georgia; Great
grandchildren, Natasha and Special Friend Bryan Randle, Nicole and Special
Friend Sean Farling, Arik, Travis, Dilaine, Madeleine, Gabriel, Sarah, Chelsea,
Sean and Kyla; her sister, Hazel Foutch of Greenville; her brother, Ross
Foutch, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her parents; her son, Guy David Duncan; granddaughter Jilaine
Greer; son-in-law Gary Steinbach; brothers Earl and Grant; and sisters Doris
Ellis and Beryl Taylor. Funeral services were
Jan. 3, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Gladwin,
with pastor Lynn Chappel officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Gladwin County Council on Aging. CHARLES DUGGAN (2 NOV
1892 - MARCH 1957)
RITES HELD HERE FOR
FORMER RESIDENT Charles Duggan, 64, died in Chicago after an
illness of two weeks. He was born in Gladwin County on November 2, 1892 and had
lived in Chicago for 30 years, previously residing in Detroit. Mr. Duggan was
employed as a freight clerk for the Erie Railroad and was a veteran of WW I.
Surviving are one son, Paul Duggan of Toledo, Ohio; two brothers, Martin Duggan
of Detroit and Steve Duggan of Harrison and one sister, Mrs. Betty Holthous. A Rosary was said Monday at 8 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home with funeral services Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred
Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. George Artman officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery with James McGuire, Charles Stone, Roland Wilson, William
Laycock, Basile Mitchell and George Cameron acting as pallbearers. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-20/1957 Column - 8 Page - 2 MI PVT MEDICAL DEPT
WWI IRENE G. DUGGAN (26
SEP 1914 - 2 APRIL 2002) JOSEPH DANIEL DUGGAN
(10 AUG 1904 28 MARCH 1947) FORMER GROUT RESIDENT DIES Joseph Daniel Duggan, 40, died at his home at 4401 Wyllys St., in
Midland, on Monday, March 28. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart
church on Friday morning with burial in Highland cemetery. The Rev. Fr. K. E.
McGinn officiated. A Rosary service was read at 8 oclock on Sunday evening. Mr. Duggan was born in Grout township on August 10, 1904, the son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duggan. He was married to Irene Hall on September 26,
1930, in Chicago. They have made their home in Midland for the past 10 years,
where Mr. Duggan was employed at the Dow Chemical Company. Surviving besides his wife, Irene, are two sons, James and Billy Duggan,
at home; three brothers, Charles, of Chicago, Martin, of Detroit and Stephen
Ambrose, of Midland; also one sister, Mrs. Betty Holthaus, of Detroit. Gladwin
County Record dated 4-2/1947 Column 7 Page 1. MICHAEL DUGGAN (1857
- 18 MARCH 1937) MICHAEL DUGGAN DIES
AT INDIANA HARBOR Services were held at the Ross-Hall Funeral
Home and at the Church of Sacred Heart Monday morning at 9:30 for Michael
Duggan, conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Born
in Canada in 1857 he came to Gladwin 43 years ago and located on a farm in
Grout township. He died Thursday, March 18, at Indiana Harbo, Ind., where he
had gone to visit a daughter. Surviving are four sons, Charles of Chicago,
Martin and Joe of Detroit and Ambrose of Gladwin, two daughters, Miss Marian
Duggan of Indiana Harbor and one married daughter. Mrs. Duggan died six years
ago. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/1937 Column - 6 Page - 1 DELLA CHRISTINA (BITTNER)
DULL (9 SEP 1888 31 MAR 1917) Dull.---Della C., wfe of Jacob V. Dull, died at her home in Grout
township, Gladwin county, March 31, 1917, at 5 p.m., at the age of 28 years, 6
months and 22 days, after a few days illness with inflammation of the bowels.
She had been in her usual health up to Sunday evening, March 25, when the first
symptoms of her fatal illness appeared. Della C. Bittner was born in Van Wert
county, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1888, and came to Gladwin county with her parents to
reside when 13 years of age. She was married to J. V. Dull, to which union six children were born,
four boys and two girls, of whom all are living. Besides the husband and
children she leaves to mourn her loss her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Bittner;
sisters, Mabel, Ida, and Bessie; and brother, Allen, also a large number of
relatives and friends. Mrs. Dull was a kind hearted woman, loved and respected by all who knew
her. She was a great sufferer in her last days, but bore it very patiently. Her
last wish was that her Lord and Savior should come and take her home, for she
was prepared and ready to meet her God. A few hours before she died, having the
assurance of eternal life, she called to her bedside relatives and friends and
bid them all good bye, asking each one to meet her in heaven. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home, Rev. J. H.
Cornelius officiating. Interment in the Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 4-12/1917 Column 4 Page 5. JACOB V. DULL (19 OCT
1884 - MARCH 1950) SERVICES HELD FOR JACOB V. DULL Funeral services for Jacob V. Dull, 65, were held on Monday afternoon
from the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in the Highland cemetery. The Rev. John
Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church officiated. Mr. Dull a resident of Grout
township for many years, was born in Wren, Ohio, on October 19, 1884. He came
to Gladwin with his parents when a small child and attended school here. He married Miss Della Bittner in Gladwin. Following her death in 1917, he
moved to Wren, Ohio, living there for about 20 years, when he returned to Grout
for several years. He has been making his home in Wren since that time and
passed away there on March 17. Surviving are three sons, Otis Dull of Ossian, Indiana, Wayne Dull of
Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Harold Dull of Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice
Daniels, of Decator, Indiana, and Mrs. Inez Hall of Saginaw; one brother,
Charles Dull, of Wren, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Oressa Hudspeth of Hoopston,
Illinois, Mrs. Inez Swoveland of Gillman, Illinois, and Mrs. Flossie Bailey of
Gladwin; also seven grandchildren. One son, Floyd, preceded his father in
death. Gladwin County Record dated 3-22/1950 Column 5 Page 1. MARTHA JANE (FOSTER)
DULL (1854 - 24 JULY 1947) MRS. JANE DULL IS
BURIED HERE Mrs. Jane Dull, 92, a former resident of
Gladwin county died at her home in Wren, Ohio on Thursday, July 24. Mrs. Dull
was born in Van Wert county, Ohio. She and her husband, Samuel, settled on a
farm in Grout township in 1902, which they operated for 30 years. After her
husband's death Mrs. Dull returned to Ohio for a short time, later coming back
to her home on the farm where she lived until about four years ago. Mrs. Dull was the mother of six children,
all of whom are living, they are, Mrs. Flossie Bailey, Gladwin, Mrs. Inez
Swoveland, Illinois, Mrs. Oressa Hudsbeth, Illinois, Charles, Jacob and Bert
Dull, Wren, Ohio. There are 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one
great great grandchild surviving. Gladwin County Record dated 07-30/1947 Column
- 4 Page - 1 SAMUEL L. DULL (27
JAN 1858 - 19 APRIL 1917) DULL---Samuel L.
Dull, son of Jacob and Harriet Dull, was born Jan. 27, 1858, and died April 19,
1917, aged 59 years, 2 months and 22 days. He grew to manhood on his father's
farm, known as the old Dull farm, two miles south of Wren, Ohio. He was married
in 1880 to Martha Jane Foster. To this union were born three sons and three daughters.
He leaves a wife, six children, 18 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and
friends to mourn their loss. At the time of his marriage he lived on and farmed
his father's farm, after which he moved to Wren, Ohio, where he lived till
1902, then moved to Gladwin county, Mich., where he resided until God called
him home. In the year 1893, with a number of his
friends he gave his heart to Jesus under the pastorage of Rev. John Freeman,
and lived a devoted life until called to be with Jesus. He was a kind and
affectionate father, always willing to sacrifice his own pleasurers for the
comfort of his family, teaching them by example as well as by precept. All that loving hands could do was done to
save his life, but it seemed not to be the will of the Father. Father has left
us to be in the presence of Jesus and to beckon us to come. He is not lost nor
gone away, but just summoned on before, May the wife and children whose hearts
are broken with the consciousness of their great grief and loss, remember that
God is too wise to make a mistake and too good to be unkind. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.
H. Cornelius at the home at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, and the remains were laid
to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1917 Column - 5
Page - 5 MARJORIE D. DUNCAN
(1916 - 2004) WILSON DOMAN DUNCAN
(23 DEC 1911 - 16 JAN 1993) WILSON DUNCAN Wilson D. (Bill) Duncan. 81. Of 5424 N. M-18. Meredith, died Saturday.
Jan. 16. 1993. in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a
long illness. Born in Clayton. Dec. 23, 1911. he moved to Gladwin County in the
early 1950*s from Lansing. Mr. Duncan was a foreman for Fisher Body in Lansing
until the early 1950's. He operated the Meredith Plumbing and Electrical Store
for several years after moving to Gladwin County. He served in the Army during
World War II and was a member of the American Legion and Gladwin County VFW Post 171. Mr. Duncan and the former Doris (Dougherty) Lewis were married in May
1957, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Norman Duncan of Gladwin.
David Duncan of Flushing and Glen Lewis of St. Johns; one sister, Lucille
Elliott of Lansing; and 2 grand children. Memorial services were held Tuesday
at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. George Coon
officiating. An American Legion Memorial Service was held after the church
service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-20/1993 Column 3 Page 2. ALICE V. (STEVENSON) DUNGEROW
(29 SEP 1918 13 JUNE 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR ALICE DUNGEROW Mrs. Alice V. Dungerow, 50, of Sherman Township, died Friday, June 13, in
the Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, after an illness of nine months.
Born in Columbia, Pa., on Sept. 29, 1918 she came to Gladwin County six years
ago from Detroit. The former Alice Stevenson, she was married to Merton
Dungerow on Dec. 15, 1956, in Detroit. Besides her husband, she is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Jeanne
Creiger and Mrs. Margaret Scola, both of Mt. Clemens, Mrs. Constant Giordano,
of Roseville, Susan, Catherine and Patricia, at home; one son, Gary, at home;
four brothers, Joseph, Walter and Emery, of Detroit, and James, of Clawson; and
nine grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev.
Charles Allen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 6-18/1969 Column 5 Page 1. GARY CLAYTON DUNGEROW
(15 JULY 1958 15 AUG 1978) Gary Clayton Dungerow, 20, of 203 Knox Rd., Beaverton drowned in Wayne
County on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Born in Detroit, on July 15, 1958, he came to
Gladwin County in 1963 and attended Gladwin schools. Mr. Dungerow was a
self-employed carpenter working with his father. He moved to Beaverton in 1975. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Dungerow of Beaverton; 6
sisters, Mrs. Robert (Jeannie) Crieger of Avoca, Mrs. Joseph (Peggy) Scola of
Mt. Clemens, Mrs. Lori (Connie) Belcher of Sterling Heights, Mrs. Richard
(Susan) Mielke of Gladwin and Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Gary of Killeen, Texas; 2
step-brohters, Cecil Clark of Lansing and Randy Clark of Beaverton; one
step-sister, Mrs. Cathy Clark of Lansing; and his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha
Dungerow of Mt. Morris. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev.
Charles Allen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 8-23/1978 Column 6 Page 2. JAMES D. DUNN (22
JUNE 1890 - 12 AUG 1958) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO
JAMES D. DUNN James
D. Dunn, 68, of Gladwin, died at his home Tuesday, after an illness of ten
years. He was born June 22, 1890, in Grout Township, and had been a lifelong
resident of Gladwin County. He was married to Miss Mildred Peters on June 28,
1919, in Gladwin. A veteran of World War I, most of his lifetime was spent in
farming. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; his mother,
Mrs. Nancy Dunn, of Gladwin; three sons, Walter James of Arizona, Lloyd P. and
Mitchell L., of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Lorena Belle VanLaundgt and Mrs.
Hazel Atkinson, of Flint; two brothers, George and Daniel, of Gladwin; and 17
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk will
officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-13/1958 Column - 3 Page - 1 MI SGT UTILITIES DET
QMC WWI JAMES W. DUNN (26 MAY
1924 - 17 FEB 1985) James W. Dunn, 60, of
Hazel Park and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 17, in Saginaw Veteran's
Hospital. He was born in Gladwin May 26, 1924. He was employed by Chrysler
Corp. and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, Richard of
Ferndale; 3 daughters, Mrs. Harry (Lorraine) Norman of Remus, Mrs. Steve
(Rosalie) Woznik of California and Mrs. Mathew (Teresa) Pressier of Georgia; 4
sisters, Mrs. Catherine Baumann of Remus, Mrs. Marie Wells of Almont, Mrs.
Eileen Brinker of Serling Heights and Mrs. Genieve Rivard of Georgia and 6
grandchildren. Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m.
from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen
offficiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said Tuesday
at 7 p.m. at Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated
02-20/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2 PFC US ARMY WWII THOMAS EDWARD DUPRAY
(ABT. 29 MAY 1906 8 SEP 1906) {SON OF: F. & A. DUPRAY} JOSEPH PORT DURHAM
(18 JAN 1920 - 26 JULY 1987) Joseph (Port) Durham,
67, of 750 Stickel Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, July 26, at his home.
Born in Barton City Jan. 18, 1920, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin
County. Mr. Durham was an electrician for Down Chemical Co. and a veteran of
World War II. He was a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church. Mr. Durham and the
former Jeanne VanBocxlaer were married Sept. 9, 1967, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Douglas Hall of Mattawan, Kevin Hawley of Sterling Heights and Alan Hawley of
Gladwin; 2 daughters, Derry (Karen) Breault of Gladwin and Mrs. Richard (Sandy)
Deuster, of Hubertus, Wisc.; 2 sisters, Helen Eckelbarger of Gladwin and Marion
Shepherd of East Jordan; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2
brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from the Gladwin Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church.
Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 07-29/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 ROSE A. (ROWAN) DURHAM
(23 APR 1883 25 MARCH 1972) Mrs. Rose A. Durham, 88, died Saturday, March 25, at Hurley Hospital,
Flint, after being a patient there for 10 days. Born in Napoleon, Ohio, April
23, 1883, she came to Alcona County in 1920, and to Gladwin County in 1932, She
was married to Theodore Durham in Defiance, Ohio, September 11, 1903, and he
preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Durham was a member of White Clover Chapter
No. 84, O.E.S., and was a past noble grand of the Gladwin Rebekahs. Surviving are three sons, Joseph of Gladwin, Warren of Clio, and Merlin
of Edmonds, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Esther) Carnahan of Beaverton,
Mrs. Russell (Marion) Sheppard of Flint, Mrs. Helen Eckelbarger of Markle,
Ind., and Mrs. Orvis (Pearl) Myers of LaCrosse, Wisc., one sister, Mrs. Mary
Reigle of Lodi, Calif.; 30 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and 2 great
great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with
the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. An
Eastern Star memorial service was held Sunday evening. Gladwin County Record
dated 3-29/1972 Column 1 Page 2. THEODORE M. DURHAM (17
APR 1882 29 JAN 1965) RITES HELD FOR THEODORE DURHAM Theodore M. Durham, 82, of Gladwin died suddenly at his home Friday after
an illness of three months. Rites were held Monday at 11:30 a.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis Goslow officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Born in Henry County, Ohio, on April 17, 1882, he had lived in Gladwin 33
years. He was married to the former Rose A. Rowan on Sept. 12, 1903 in Henry
County. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Joseph, of Gladwin,
Warren, of Clio, and Merlin, of Seattle; four daughters, Mrs. Marion E.
Sheppard, of Albuquerque, N. M., Mrs. Helen M. Brabon, of Midland, Mrs. Pearl
A. Myers, of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Mrs. Esther Carnahan, of Gladwin; 24
grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 2-3/1965
Column 7 Page 1. BEN DUTCHER (1880 - 2
MAY 1948) FORMER GLADWIN MAN
BURIED HERE Benjamin Dutcher, 67, died Sunday, May 2, at
Hurley hospital, Flint. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning in
Flint from the North Baptist church with the Rev. Harold P. Warren officiating.
The body was brought to Gladwin to the Reigle Funeral Home, where services were
held by the Rev. C. F. Olin. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Dutcher spent many years of his younger
life in Gladwin, with his parents and family. He is survived by his wife,
Pearl; one daughter, Mrs. Fleta Bowman of Detroit; one son, Vern Dutcher of
Flint; two stepdaughters, Mable LaFortune of Flint and Miss Doris Schell of
Flint; three stepsons, Gordon, Russell and Lewis Schell of Flint; two brothers,
Rollow Dutcher of Davison, Alfred Dutcher of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Carrie
Brock of Chicago; also four grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
05-12/1948 Column - 5 Page - 1 DEWITT CLINTON
DUTCHER (17 AUG 1850 - 29 JAN 1905) DEATH OF D. C.
DUTCHER OLD RESIDENT OF
GLADWIN PASSES AWAY DeWitt Clinton Dutcher died at his home in
this city Jan. 28, 1905, aged 54 years, 5 months and 12 days, after a lingering
illness. Mr. Dutcher was born in Massachusetts. Coming to Michigan he lived at
Peck, Sanilac county, and came to Gladwin county with his family in 1888,
engaging in wholesale feed and later establishing himself in the lumbering
business. At Port Puron Aug. 22, 1875, Mr. Dutcher and
Olive J. Wood were united in marriage, and to this union were born six
children, five of whom remain with the widow to mourn his loss, viz., Mrs. R.
W. Chivers, Mrs. Sidney Berry, Miss Grace George and Leo J. Dutcher. Mr. Dutcher was a charter member of Gladwin
lodge F. & A.M., in which he had filled many official positions including
that of master; also was a member of White Clover chapter O.E.S. and the Loyal
Guards. Funeral services Monday at the Presbyterian
church, conducted by Rev. O. F. Bulman, were largely attended. A choir
consisting of Mrs. W. B. Tubbs, Mrs. R. E. Stuart, W. H. Dawe, Rev. O. F.
Bulman and Mrs. W. H. Shernino, organist, rendered music. The pall bearers were
M. T. Pike, S. R. Berry, D. Hawken, Frank Leonard, W. H. Dawe and C. B. Wilmot. Floral emblems were contributed by Gladwin
F. & A.M., the O.E.S. and the W.C.T.U. Interment took place in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1905 Column - 1 Page - 4 ELTA O. (BROOKS)
DUTCHER (16 JUNE 1887 - 24 JAN 1984) Elta O. Dutcher, 96,
of Sage Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, in St. Clair Convalescent Center, Detroit,
after a long illness. Born in Whittemore on June 16, 1887, she came to Gladwin
as a child. The former Elta Brooks, she was married to Benjamin Dutcher in 1904
in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1948. She then married Otto Martz, who
also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Vern of Lapeer; one
daughter, Mrs. Earl (Fleta) Gruver of Warren; 4 step-sons, Herman Martz of
Detroit, William Martz of Lapeer and Frank and Charles Martz of Gladwin; 5
step-daughters, Mrs. Laura Brokoff of Prudenville, Mrs. Lillian Graver of
Clare, Mrs. Bessie Watson, Mrs. Elenor Brown and Mrs. Barbara Horton of
Gladwin. A son, Leo Joe, 9 months old, preceded her in death in 1931. Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. Elder Stanley Samson officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-01/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
January 25, 1984) Elta 0. Dutcher, 96,
of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1984, in St. Clair Convelescent Center in
Detroit following a long illness. She was born Jane 16,
1887. She was a resident of Gladwin most
of her life. The former Elta Brooks married Benjamin Dutcher in Gladwin in
1904. He died in 1948. She leaves her son,
Vern Dutcher of Gladwin, and daughter, Mrs. Earl (Fleta) Gruver of Warren. Services will be at 1
p.m. Friday in Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with elder Stanley Sampson
officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral
home after 7 p.m. today. EVA D.
"GRACE" DUTCHER (1 JAN 1888 - 17 JAN 1897) Eva, daughter of Dewitt C. and Olive J. Dutcher, died Sunday, Jan. 17,
1897, aged 9 years and 16 days. Eva had been a great sufferer from typhoid
fever which developed appendicitus, which failed to yield to the best medical
skill. Funeral services took place at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev.
E. H. Bradfield, assisted by Rev. U. E. Partridge. The pupils in her department
at school accompanied the remains from the residence to the church, and
attended the funeral, furnishing a liberal supply of flowers. Eva was a great favorite, and her early demise leaves a sad place not
only in her home but amongst her playmates. Gladwin County Record dated
01-22/1897 Column - 5 Page - 5 EDWARD DUVALL (? -
1904) SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR FRED S. DYER (9 JUNE
1915 - 30 APRIL 1978) Fred S. Dyer, 62, of
2448 Clendening Rd., Gladwin died suddenly Sunday, April 30, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital. Born in Hibbing, Minn., on June 9, 1915, he moved to Gladwin
County a year ago from Livonia. Mr. Dyer was a retired maintenance employee for
the City of Livonia and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the
Bethel Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie and the Elks Lodge in Plymouth. He was married
to the former Virginia Whipple in L'Anse on December 28, 1941. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Nancyann of Rochester and Roberta of Dearborn; a sister, Mrs.
Cynthia Gasvoda of Colorado; and a brother, Charles of Hopkins, Minn. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 05-03/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2 US ARMY VIRGINIA I. (WHIPPLE)
DYER (9 JULY 1917 - 13 OCT 1990) Virginia Dyer, 73,
formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 1990, in Palm Springs, Calif.,
after a long illness. Born
in L'Anse, July 9,1917, she was a registered nurse and active in Blue Birds,
Campfire, Job's Daughters and Eastern Stars and a member of the Gladwin United Methodist
Church. She was retired from the Wayne County Health Dept. and moved to Gladwin
County in July 1977. She wintered in Yuma and moved to
Indio, Calif., in 1987. She was married to
Fred Dyer in 1941 and he preceded her in death in April 1978. Surviving are 2
daughters, Nancy Ann Dyer of Auburn Hills and Roberta Dyer of Indio, Calif.; a brother Kenneth
Whipple of Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Eva Miller of L'Anse. A memorial service
will be held at the Highland Cemetery Chapel, Gladwin, Saturday at 2 p.m. with the
Rev. Joel Hurley officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1990 Column 3
Page 3. E'S DONNA E. (FLEMMING)
EAGLESON (17 JULY 1891 - 16 NOV 1971) Mrs. Donna E.
Eagleson, 80, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, November 16, at the Day Nursing Home,
following an illness of 1 1/2 years. Born in Sage Township, July 17, 1891, Mrs.
Eagleson had been a lifetime resident of the county. She was the daughter of
William and Georgia Flemming and was married to Harry Eagleson May 5, 1914, in
Sage Township. He preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1965. Mrs. Eagleson had been
an elementary teacher in county schools and was a life member of the former
Riley Evangelical Church and the Riley Ladies Aid. Surviving are one son, Harold of Gladwin;
two daughters, Mrs. William (Eileen) Buschlen and Mrs. Gladys Heffner, both of
Gladwin; two brothers, Roy Flemming of Detroit, and Frank Flemming of Marion;
15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, at
2:00 p.m., at the Mathews Chapel with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial
will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1971 Column - 2
Page - 2 GEORGE JACKSON
EAGLESON (2 MAY 1879 2 SEP 1953) SERVICES HELD FOR GEORGE EAGLESON George J. Eagleson, 74, passed away suddenly at the home of his son in
Gladwin township last Wednesday, September 2. He had been in ill health for
some time. Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home on Saturday
afternoon. The Rev John R. Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church, officiated
and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Eagleson was born on May 2, 1879, in Paulding county, Ohio, the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Eagleson. He was married in Ohio in 1898 to Miss
Louise Miller. They came to Gladwin county 49 years ago. Mrs. Eagleson passed
away in 1903. Surviving are one son, Eldo, of Gladwin; one brother, Harry, and two
sisters, Mrs. Cora Linton and Mrs. Leona Knight, all of Gladwin; three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A son, Lester, preceded his father
in dath in 1919. Mr. Eagleson's nephews acted as pallbearers. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-9/1953 Column - 3 Page - 1. HAROLD W. EAGLESON
(25 MARCH 1889 - 7 SEP 1965) RITES FRIDAY FOR
HARRY EAGLESON Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Harry Eagleson, 76, of Gladwin, who died
Tuesday after an illness of three weeks. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and
burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Eagelson was born in Paulding County,
Ohio, on March 25, 1889, and moved to Sage Township in 1904. He was married to
the former Donna Flemming on May 5, 1914, in Gladwin. Mr. Eagleson was a retired farmer and
building contractor and also operated a milk
route in Gladwin County at one time. Besides his wife, he is survived by
one son, Harold, of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Eileen Buschlen and Mrs.
Gladys Heffner, both of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Leona Knight, of Gladwin; 15
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mr. Eagleson's grandsons will be pall
bearers. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1 HAROLD W. EAGLESON (26
DEC 1917 - 6 NOV 1989) Harold W. Eagleson, 71, of 630 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Monday, Nov.
6, 1989, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of 3 months. Born in
Gladwin, Dec. 26, 1917, he had spent his lifetime here. He owned Eagleson's Sporting Goods for several years until retiring Nov, 1,
1988. Mr. Eagleson served in the Air Force during World War II and had been a
Civil Defense Director for the county and was a former Gladwin Rural-Urban fireman.
At one time, he operated Eagleson Builders with his father, Harry. Mr. Eagleson
and the former Jean MacGregor, were married June 19, 1944, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Wayne of Pekin, Ill., and Bruce
of Harrisburg, Pa.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eileen Buschlen and Mrs. Gladys Heffner of
Gladwin; and 3 grandchildren. A son, Scott, preceded him in death Jan. 3,1964. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father William Elliott will
officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-8/1989 Column 5 Page 2. JEAN (MACGREGOR) EAGLESON
(19 NOV 1924 - 6 OCT 1998) JEAN EAGLESON Jean Eagleson, 73, of
Gladwin, died suddenly, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Midland. Born Nov.
19, 1924 in South Bend, Ind., she lived in Gladwin County since 1945, and
previously lived in Indiana.
Jean married Harold Eagleson, June 19, 1944 in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He
preceded her in death Nov. 6, 1989. She was a co-owner/operator of Eagleson's
Sporting Goods in Gladwin, retiring in 1988. She was currently employed part
time at Books & Things in Gladwin. Surviving are two
sons, Wayne and wife Delores of Pekin, Ill, and Bruce and wife Mary Ann of Hefshey,
Pa.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott, Jan. 3,
1964. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Robert F. Brown officiating. Visitation will be
today (Wednesday) 6 to 9 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 10-7/1998 Column 3
Page 2. JONATHAN BAKER
EAGLESON (9 AUG 1847 8 JAN 1936) JONATHAN B. EAGLESON SAGE TP. RESIDENT DIES Services were held Saturday afternoon, January 11, at two oclock at the
Evangelical church at Riley for Jonathan B. Eagleson, conducted by Rev. L. A.
Ruegsegger. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Born August 9, 1847, at New Stark,
Hancock county, Ohio, he was the second son of the 15 children of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Eagleson. July 23, 1876, he married Miss Juliaette Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs.
Eagleson made their home in Hancock and Paulding counties, Ohio, until they
moved to Gladwin county in April, 1904. Mrs. Eagleson died November 12, 1933. He is survived by two sons, George and Harry Eagleson, three daughters,
Mrs. Bessie Underwood, Mrs. Cora Linton and Mrs. Leona Knight, 24 grandchildren
and 18 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 1-15/1936 Column 4
Page 5. JULIA ETTA (BALDWIN)
EAGLESON (24 JULY 1860 - 12 NOV 1933) MRS. J. B. EAGLESON
DIES AT SAGE TOWNSHIP HOME Mrs. Julia Etta Eagleson, wife of J. B.
Eagleson, died Nov. 12, 1933, at her home in Sage township, and was 73 years, 3
months and 19 days old. Mrs. Eagleson, a daughter of George and Rebecca
Baldwin, was born July 24, 1860. She was married to Jonathon B. Eagleson July
23, 1876, and moved to Paulding county, Ohio, in 1884, where they lived until
1904, when they moved to Gladwin, where they have since resided. Mrs. Eagleson was a member of the Riley
Evangelical church, was converted about 35 years ago, and was baptized in
September, 1911. During her long illness she has remained a faithful Christian,
a devoted and loving wife and mother and a patient sufferer. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband;
five children, George J. Eagleson, Harry Eagleson, Mrs. S. J. Underwood, Mrs.
Edward Linton and Mrs. Harry Knight, all of Gladwin; 24 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren. One son, Harold, preceded her in death July 19, 1909.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lester A. Ruegsegger at 2 p.m. Tuesday
at the Riley Evangelical church, followed by burial at Highland cemetery,
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-23/1933 Column - 4 Page - 8 LESTER LEROY EAGLESON
(1897 17 OCT 1920) LESTER LEROY EAGLESON Lester Leroy Eagleson, aged 19 years, died Oct. 17, 1920, at his home in
Sage township, after several months illness. Services were held at the home
Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, conducted by Rev. A. J. Hettler, followed by
interment in Highland cemetery. He was a graduate of the Gladwin high school in
class of 1919. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1920 Column - 1 Page - 4. SCOTT EAGLESON (9 OCT
1945 - 3 JAN 1964) SCOTT EAGLESON Services for Scott
Eagleson, 18, were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev.
Franz Ollerman, officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in South
Bend, Ind., October 9, 1945. Scott came to Gladwin with his parents in 1946. A senior at Gladwin
High School, he was an honor student and a member of the National Honor
Society. Scott was an outstanding football player a 3-year varsity letter
winner in the sport, vice president of the Varsity Club and a member of the
high school yearbook staff. Survivors are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eagleson; two brothers, Wayne and Bruce, at home;
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eagleson and Mrs. Francis McGregory, all
of Gladwin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Gladwin high
school youths were instantly killed last Friday night when their car and a
tractor-trailer crashed almost head on 4 1/2 miles west of Gladwin on M-61.
They were Scott Eagleson, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs.Harold Eagleson of Gladwin and
Michael David Wright, 17, son of Herman Wright, of Gladwin and Mrs. Florence
Wright, of Bay City. The tractor-trailer
was driven by Elgin L. Strickland, 35, of Honor. He was traveling west with a
load of cattle. The youths were going east on the highway with Wright
apparently driving, as it was his family's car. Strickland told sheriff's
officers that he had met two cars and the third one turned in front of him.
Strickland said it appeared to him that the Wright car pulled into the west
bound land as if to turn into a driveway or onto Willford Road, which intersects
M-61 at that point. There is the possibility, also, that the youth's car veered
off the outside edge of the hardtop and in bringing it back the driver lost
control and the vehicle hurtled into the front of the tractor. Both boys were
thrown from the car, apparently through the right front door, and died
instantly from the impact. Members of the senior
class at Gladwin High School, they had driven girlfriends home and were on
their way back to Gladwin when the tragedy occurred about 10:00 p.m. The tractor
trailer is owned by Tannerhill & DeYoung, Inc., beef packers, of Traverse
City. The trailer was loaded with 25 head of cattle and was enroute from
Standish to Traverse City. Strickland told officers that he couldn't stop in
time to avoid the crash. He broke the foot pedal and bent the hand brake to the
trailer in bringing the heavy vehicle to a halt. The brakes were locked.
Strickland was shaken up, sheriff's officers said, but not visibly hurt.
Gladwin County Record dated 1-8/1964 Column's 5 thru 7 & Page - 1. ETHEL MAY EARLY ELIZABETH (BELL)
EASTON (30 NOV 1867 - 25 JUNE 1970) COUNTY'S OLDEST
RESIDENT PASSES Mrs. Elizabeth Bell Easton, Gladwin County's
oldest resident, died Friday, June 25, in Farwell, following an illness of six
weeks. Born November 30, 1867, in West Mansfield, Logan County, Ohio, Mrs.
Easton was 102 years old. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Bell.
The former Elizabeth Bell and Lloyd Easton were married Jan. 22, 1891, in
Bellfontaine, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County in 1915 to make their home on a
farm two miles east of Gladwin in Buckeye Township. He preceded her in death
May 3, 1955. Their only child, a daughter, Mrs. Winifred Stout, died Dec. 21,
1967. Mrs. Easton's twin sister, Melissa, died in Ohio in 1968 at 100 years of
age. Three other sisters and three brothers are also deceased. Survivors are a grandson, Max Stout of
Traverse City, and two great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:00
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Parker officiating. Interment was
in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1970 Column -
3 Page - 1 LLOYD W. EASTON (8
DEC 1862- 23 MAY 1955) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR L. W. EASTON Lloyd W. Easton, 93, well known farmer of Buckeye township, and one of
the countys oldest residents, passed away at his home May 23, after a brief
illness. Lloyd W. Easton was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1862 and
married Elizabeth Bell on Jan. 22, 1891, at West Mansfield, Ohio. He had been a
resident of Gladwin county for the past 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter, Mrs. Winnie Stout of
Gladwin; a grandson, Tech. Sgt. Carl Max Stout, of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister,
Mrs. Jennie Reames, of Little River, Kan.; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26 at 2 oclock at the Hall
Funeral home with Gordon French, minister of the Church of Christ, Mapleton,
officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
5-25/1955 Column 2 Page 1. RAY E. EDGAR (20 OCT
1889 - 20 SEP 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR RAY
EDGAR Ray E. Edgar, 79, of Sage Township, died
Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Gladwin Hospital following a long illness. Born on
Oct. 20, 1889, in Antwerp, Ohio, he came to Gladwin County 51 years ago from
Kalamazoo. Mr. Edgar was a farmer and had served on the Gladwin County Road
Commission for 12 years. He was also a former Sage Township treasurer, and a
member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was married to the former Teresa Wonderly,
on Aug. 15, 1909, in Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by four
sons, Roger, of Gladwin, Harlie, of Pangburn, Ark., Charles, of Titusville,
Fla., and Mark, of Swartz Creek; five daughters, Mrs. Madonna Gorrell, of
Boulder, Colo., Mrs. Bernandine Loar, Beaverton, Mrs. Mary Cass, Berkely, Mrs.
Toy Breault and Mrs. Teresa Allbee, both of Midland; three brothes, Lloyd and
Vern, of Detroit and Wayne of Chicago; 57 grandchildren. Two children preceded
him in death. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart
Church. The Rev. Father Edward Trombley officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. A Rosary was said at 8:30 Monday. Arrangements were in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1969 Colum - 1 Page - 1 LEROY JAMES EDGER
(1938 25 AUG 1938) CLAIRE R. EDICK (9
JAN 1896 - 16 FEB 1976) Claire R. Edick, 80,
well known retired Gladwin rural mail carrier, died Monday, Feb. 16, in the
Clare Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. Born in Standis on
January 9, 1896, he lived in Gladwin County since he was a child. Mr. Edick was
a rural mail carrier out of the Gladwin Post Office for 41 years until
retirement in 1961. He was a veteran of World War I and participated in the St.
Mihiel and Meuse Argonne offensive. He was a member of the Gladwin World War I
Veterans Barracks 3421, the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 177 and the Gladwin
Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3292. Mr. Edick and the former Esther Hayward were
married on October 4, 1919, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on August 21,
1973. Surviving are one daughter (Emogene) Stickel of Gladwin; two sons,
Lawrence and Richard of Gladwin; four brothers, Rex of Bay City, Victor of
Midland, Everett of Gladwin and Melvin of DeLano, Calif.; one sister, Mrs.
Winifred Jadle of Fullerton, Calif.; six grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews
Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs will officiate and burial will be in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-18/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY WWI DARREL O. EDICK (8
JUNE 1893 - 24 MARCH 1968) ILLNESS FATAL TO
DARREL EDICK Services were held Tuesday, at 1:00 p.m.,
for Darrel O. Edick, 74, of 1401 Chappel Dam Road, Sage Township. Mr. Edick
died Sunday, Mar. 24, at 9:00 a.m. in Saginaw General Hospital following an
illness of several months. Born in Gladwin Township June 8, 1893, he had lived
most of his life in Gladwin County except several years he spent in the Flint
area where he was employed in automobile factories. A mechanic, he also worked
as a salesman for several years following his return here in 1945. Mr. Edick was married to the former Mary J.
Blake October 12, 1914, in Gladwin, who preceded him in death Feb. 4, 1955. He
attended the West Grout Free Methodist Church. Survivors are three sons, Basil
and Acel, of Gladwin, and Ansel of Flint; a daughter, Mrs. John Adkison (Leva)
of Mt. Morris; a foster daughter, mrs. Judson Taylor (Carol) of Gladwin; and a
foster son, Cephas Coleman, of Alma; and 12 grandchildren. The Rev. Henry
Schmidt and the Rev. Von Cavanaugh officiated at the services at the Minere
Funeral Home and interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-27/1968 Column - 2 Page - 1 ESTHER (HAYWARD)
EDICK (17 SEP 1901 - 21 AUG 1973) Mrs. Esther P. Edick,
71, of 244 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, died Tuesday afternoon, August 21, at the
Midland Hospital, following an illness of two days. A life-long resident of
Gladwin County, she was born September 17, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Calvin Hayward. The former Esther Hayward and Claire Edick were married October
4, 1919, in Gladwin. She was a charter member of the Gladwin Eagles Auxiliary. Surving are her husband Claire; a daughter,
Mrs. William (Enogene) Stickel of Ludington; 2 sons, Lawrence and Richard, both
of Gladwin; 5 brothers, Frank and Max Hayward, both of Detroit, Glen and Lewis
Hayward, both of Quincy, and Ralph Hayward of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lila
Wale of Gladwin, and Mrs. Genevieve Potts of Lafayette, Ind.; 6 grandchildren
and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mathews
Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating and interment was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1973 Column - 6 Page - 2 GROVER C. EDICK (11
MAY 1855 - 7 NOV 1936) HEART ATTACK FATAL TO
GROVER C. EDICK Services were held at the Free Methodist
churches Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Grover C. Edick who died
suddenly Saturday morning, with Rev. Charles H. Woods officiating. Burial
services were at Highland cemetery. Born in Gladwin township May 11, 1855 (?)
he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos D. Edick. Here his father died in 1916.
Three years later Mrs. Edick and Grover moved to Gladwin and took up their
residence on Silver Leaf street where he lived until his marriage to Miss Edith
Frye, Mayu 23, 1924. After the death of his mother five months
ago Mr. and Mrs. Edick moved to the old home on Silver Leaf street. He was a
graduated of the Lansing Business University at Lansing. He is survived by his
wife, one sister, Mrs. Eva Greer, and uncle, Gilbert Sherman, two nieces and
four nephews, all of Gladwin township. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1936
Column - 8 Page - 1 MARY J. (BLAKE) EDICK
( 21 APRIL 1895 - 4 FEB 1955) RITES FOR MRS. EDICK
ARE HELD Mrs. Mary J. Edick, 60, passed away at her
home in Grout township Feb. 4, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Edick
was born April 21, 1895 in Paulding county, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County
when she was five years old. She married Darrel Edick, Oct. 12, 1914. She was a
member of the West Grout Free Methodist church. She is survived by her husband, Darrel;
three sons, Basil, Ansel and Acel, all of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Leva Atkinson
of Flint; also five brothers, three sisters and eight grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the West Grout Free Methodist Church
with the Rev. C. E. Howe officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. The
pallbearers were Alvin Sherer, John Shearer, Clayton Dennings, Delmar Weldon,
Melvin Young and Clare Campbell. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1955 Column
- 3 Page - 1 HELEN A. EDINGFIELD
(09 AUG 1921 24 JULY 1983) (Bay City Times, July
25, 1983) Mrs. Edingfield, 61,
died Sunday in Midland Hospital Center. She was born Aug. 9, 1921, in Chaplin,
W. Va. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; two sons, five stepchildren and one
brother. Services will be Tuesday at 11
a.m. in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery. CLARENCE EDWARDO (? -
?) HENRY EDWARDS (ABT.
1849 - MARCH 1926) Henry Edwards died
Saturday morning at the county farm aged 77 years. Burial services were
conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-25/1926 Column - 6 Page - 5 ELSA (SEYFERTH) EHLEN
(30 JUNE 1912 15 MAR 1997) ELSA EHLEN Elsa Ehlen, 84, of
Gladwin, died Saturday, March 15, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical
Center-Midland. She was born June 30, 1912 in Dusseldorf, Germany to George and
Selma Tietenberg Seyferth. Elsa married Wilhelm Ehlen March 13, 1935 in
Germany. They came to the U.S. in 1951 and lived in Harper Woods until they
moved to Gladwin in 1973. Elsa was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Besides her husband
she is survived by one daughter, Helga and husband William Kareus of
Prudenville; one brother, Hans Seyferth of Harper Woods; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother. Services will be held at 11 a.m.
today (Wednesday) at the Round Lake Baptist church with the Rev. Robert Brown
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
church. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 3-19/1997 Column 3 Page 2. WILHELM EHLEN (2 NOV
1909 - 19 SEP 2000) Wilhelm
Ehlen, 90, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000 at his residence following
a brief illness. Born Nov. 2, 1909 in Dusseldorf, Germany, he was the son of
the late Anton and Maria (Backhaus) Ehlen. Wilhelm married the former Elsa
Seyferth, April 2, 1935, in Germany. She preceded him in death in March 1997.
They moved to the United States in 1951 and resided in Harper Woods until 1973,
after his retirement. He was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church. Surviving
are one daughter, Helga and husband William Kareus of Prudenville; and two
grandsons, Kurt and Kent Kareus. He was preceded in death by one brother and
three sisters. Services were held Thursday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev.
Winn Decker and Rev. David Winter officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. SHIRLEY
A. (SWANSON) ELLENZ (13 DEC 1924 11 MAR 2006) Shirley A. Ellenz, 81, of Gladwin passed away
Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born Dec.
13, 1924 in Newberry to John and Alice (Chapman) Swanson. Shirley was married
to Everild Ellenz who passed away in 1991.She had lived in Gladwin for the past
15 years and was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God church. Surviving are her son, Bob (Janet) Beman of Midland;
two stepdaughters, Shirley Huber and Joanne Fritz, both of Minnesota; four
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; one brother Glen Swanson of Newberry;
three nephews, Paul (Sheila) Stephenson of Coleman, David (Ann) Stephenson of
Grayling, and Steve Swanson of Maryland; two nieces, Sharon Mick of Maryland
and Bonnie Swanson of Newberry; and several great nieces and nephews. Shirley
is predeceased by one brother, John Swanson; one sister, Catherine Stephenson;
and one nephew, George Stephenson. A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 18 at
the Gladwin Assembly of God Church with pastor Brad Withrow officiating Burial
was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the church.
Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated
3/15/2006. LARRY
M. ELLINGSON (20 NOV 1926 - 18 NOV 1967) ILLNESS FATAL TO LARRY ELLINGSON Larry Ellingson, 40, Gladwin Intermediate School
instructor and former teacher in the Beaverton school system, died Saturday in
Alpena General Hospital after an illness of two months. Born in Crosby, Minn.,
on Nov. 20, 1926, he came to Gladwin County 12 years ago from Alpena. Mr. Ellingson taught for eight years at Beaverton
and four years in Gladwin. He was a member of the Michigan Education
Association, a 32nd degree Mason and past master of the Beaverton F
& AM, a member of the Gladwin County Exhange Club and organist at Our
Savior Lutheran Church. Mr. Ellingson was active in Gladwin and Beaverton
bowling leagues and held the jobs of league secretary and association secretary
for several years. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Melba Ellingson, of
Alpena. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. Robert M. Barksdale, of Alpena, will officiate and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Three teachers from Gladwin and three from Beaverton
will serve as pallbearers. Both schools will close at noon Wednesday in memory
of Mr. Ellingson. A special memorial service will be held at 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday in the Gladwin High School gym. The Rev. Ernst Mueller will conduct
the services and Jon Hall will sing a solo. Gladwin County Record dated
11-22/1967 Column 2 Page 1. FRED
A. EMMOTT (8 APRIL 1884 - 24 JUNE 1973) Fred Emmott, 89, of
Hay Township, died Sunday, June 24, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. For the past
several years he had lived at the Most Nursing Home. Born in Ohio, April 8,
1884, he went to St. Louis, Mo., in 1922, to Dixom, Mo., in 1925 and moved to
Hay Township, Gladwin County, in 1939. He and the former Martha Waller were
married in 1925 and she died in Gladwin June 30, 1954. Mr. Emmott served as Hay
years in the early fifties. He was a member of the Gladwin (?) a member of the
Gladwin Lodge F. & A..M.
Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews
Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Bennett officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-27/1973 Column - 5 Page 2 HERBERT EMMOTT (9 JUNE 1899 7 JUNE 1979) Herbert Emmott, 79,
of 950 S. M-30, Gladwin, died Thursday at Saginaws St. Lukes Hospital. Born
in Pontiac, Illinois on June 9, 1899, he came to Gladwin County when he was 12
and attended Gladwin County schools. He lived in Gladwin County all his life
and worked for the Road Commission, retiring in 1965. He married his wife, Ola,
on November 5, 1952 in Gladwin. Services were held
Saturday at the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. William Stevens officiated and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-13/1979 Column
5 Page 2. JOHN B. EMMOTT (JAN 1887
-23 APRIL 1947) JOHN EMMOTT DIES THIS MORNING Funeral services for John Emmot, 60, will be held on Saturday, April 26,
at the Hall Funeral Home, at 2 oclock. The Rev. John Scott of the Gladwin
Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Emmott was born in January, 1887, in Ohio and resided in Hay township
for the past 30 years. His mother passed away last October. Surviving are two
brothers, Herbert and Fred Emmott both of Hay township. Gladwin County Record
dated 4-23/1947 Column 6 Page 1. MARTHA (WALLER)
EMMOTT (8 NOV 1883 30 JUNE 1954) MRS. FRED EMMOTT PASSES SUDDENLY Mrs. Martha W. Emmott, 71, passed away very suddenly at 6:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 30. Martha Waller was born November 8, 1883, in Morganfield,
Kentucky. After finishing her schooling, she went to St. Louis, Mo., to become
a private secretary, where she married Fred Emmott on Dec. 22, 1932. In 1925
they moved to Dixon, Mo., and later to Gladwin County, where they purchased
their present home. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. A. Wright,
of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Kemp Markam, of Evansville, Indiana. Services were held at the Miner Funeral Home, Sunday, July 4, at 2:30
p.m. The Rev. Sidney Rood, of Houghton Lake, officiated and burial was in
Highland cemetery. Graveside services were under the auspices of White Clover
Chapter No. 84 of the O.E.S. Pallbearers were Kenneth Rorke, Edd Tigner, Albert
Valentine, Wellington Tresler, Norman Smith and Lester Wright. Honorary
pallbearers: Lydia Krahner, Marguerite Hull, Gladys Valentine, Alice Allen,
Margaret Olson and Mildred Tresler. Gladwin County Record dated 7-7/1954 Column
4 Page 1. MARY ALICE
(LOVINGFOSS) EMMOTT (20 DEC 1859 4 OCT 1946) HAY TWP. RESIDENT BURIED SUNDAY Mrs. Mary Alice Emmott, 87, died on Friday, October 4, at the Gladwin
Hospital. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 oclock at the
Hall Funeral Home, with burial in Highland cemetery. Rev. John Scott, pastor of
the Gladwin Methodist church, officiated. Mrs. Emmott was born in Brown county, Ohio, on December 20, 1859. She was
married to Simeon Emmott, who died on February 8, 1926. She has made her home
in Hay township for 34 years. Surviving are three sons, Herb Emmott, John Emmott and Fred Emmott, all
residents in Hay township; two brothers, Bert Lovingfoss, of Seattle,
Washington and Carey Lovingfoss, of Pontiac, Illinois. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-9/1946 Column 3 Page 1. SIMEON J. EMMOTT (21
SEP 1858 8 FEB 1926) Simeon J. Emmott was born at Decatur, Adams County, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1858,
and died at his home on the meridian in Hay township, Gladwin county, Feb. 8,
1926, aged 67 years, 4 months and 18 days. Mr. Emmott was married to Alice
Loringfoss, March 9, 1882. Five years later he moved with his family to
Illinois where he resided until he came to Michigan in 1913, when he settled on
the farm in Hay township which the family have improved to a high state of
cultivation. Mr. Emmott has held various township offices which he always filled to
the best of his ability. Mr. Emmott leaves to mourn, his wife and thre sons,
Fred S. of Dixon, Missouri, and John B. and Herbert at home. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10,
1926, conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer and the body was laid to rest in
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-18/1926 Column 3 Page 4. DENVER O. EMRICK (30
MARCH 1902 - 29 SEP 1906) DUANE FRANKLIN EMRICK
(2 FEB 1922 - 30 DEC 1922) DUANE FRANKLIN EMRICK Duane Franklin, son
of Harvey and Ethel Emrick, was born Feb. 2, 1922, and departed this life Dec.
30, 1922, aged 10 months and 28 days. Services were held at the M. E. church
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith. Burial in
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-4/1923 Column 2 Page 4. HARVEY TUCKER EMRICK
(25 JAN 1897 - 10 JAN 1974) Harvey T. Emrick, 76,
of Gladwin, passed away at his home, 315 S. Arcade St., Thursday, January 10.
Born January 25, 1897, in Paulding County, Ohio, he was the son of George and
Elizabeth Blank Emrick, and came to Gladwin County in 1906. He and the former
Ethel Fries were married January 21, 1920, in Gladwin. Mr. Emrick owned and
operated the Parkhill Flower Shop and Greenhouse from 1933 to 1952. He also
served as sexton of Highland Cemetery for several years. Prior to that he was
earlier employed at various times as freight clerk at the railroad station, at
Wolohan's Elevator, W. E. Woodward Lumber & Supply Store, Oglestone's
Hardware, and Huber's Dairy. Mr. Emrick was a member of the volunteer fire
department from 1926 to 1956, a number of those years as fire chief. He also
was a former city supervisor and alderman for several terms. A veteran of World
War I, he was a member of WWI Barracks No. 3421, and of the Gladwin First
United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1974 Column - 4 Page
- 2 MI PVT US ARMY WWI MARTHA ANN (MATTIS)
EMRICK (01 APRIL 1887 - 4 JAN 1969) HOLD RITES FOR MRS.
WALTERS, 81 Mrs Martha Ann Reinhardt Walters, 81, died
Saturday, Jan. 4, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Hoag of Gladwin,
following a short illness. Born in Kingston, Ont., April 1, 1887, Mrs. Walters
had been a resident of Gladwin County for nearly all of her lifetime. She was
the former Martha Ann Mattis. Survivors include four sons, Fern; Clarence
and Melancthon Reinhardt of Alger; seven daughters, Mrs. Elwood Gedney
(Martha), Mrs. Freeman Buzzell (Faye), Mrs. Keith Councell (Alma), Mrs. George
Salnave (Genevieve), Mrs. Robert Hoag (Mary), all of Gladwin, Mrs. Vern Decker
(Grace) of Midland, and Mrs. Elmer Neumann (Marjorie) of Lansing; a sister,
Mrs. Grace Thomas of Edenville; two brothers, Ernest Mattis of Beaverton and
John Mattis of Flint; 46 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, and two great
great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Nelson Clair officiating and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1969 Column - 6 Page - 1 PHILLIP L. EMRICK (7
JULY 1884 - 4 SEP 1950) PHIL EMRICK DIES
SUDDENLY MONDAY Funeral services for Philip L. Emrick, 66,
will be held from the Hall Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
Rev. Wesley Wibley, of the Assembly of God, will officiate and burial will be
in the Highland cemetery. Services will be under the auspices of the Gladwin
Lodge, I.O.O.F. Mrs. Emrick was born on July 7, 1884, in
Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of George and Elizabeth Emrick. He came to
Gladwin in 1906 and had lived here since that time. Mr. Emrick passed away
suddenly at his home on Monday. Surviving are his wife, Martha; one son,
Joseph W., of Flint; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Emrick, of Midland; four
brothers, Elbert, of Dearborn, George, of Detroit, Arnold of Flat Rock, and
Harvey, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Nickless, of Hope, Mrs. Edna Dacher
of Flint, and Mrs. Irma McMullin, of Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 09-06/1950
Column - 7 Page - 1 SUE ANN EMRICK (? -
18 DEC 1951) GEORGE EDGAR ENTREKIN
(25 DEC 1844 - 10 MAY 1920) George Entrekin, a
Civil war veteran, and an old-time resident of Nester township, Roscommon
county, just across the line from Butman township, Gladwin county, died at his
home Saturday morning. Mr. Entrekin had been confined to his bed a few weeks.
George Edgar Entrekin was born December 25, 1844, in Columbiana county, Ohio.
He served in the Civil war, enlisted June 1, 1863, and was discharged July 25,
1865. He enlisted in the regular army Nov. 21, 1865, and served three years. In
1880 he moved to Gratiot county, Mich., and was married to Mary Welsh, May 15,
1881. They moved to their home in Nester township in September, 1896, where
they have since resided. He leaves to mourn his departure wife, four
sons and one daughter, one son having preceded him in death. He also leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Jane Dennis of Indianola, Iowa, and Mrs. Lotta Miller of St.
Louis, Mich., and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius, and interment took plac in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1920 Column - 4 Page - 4 CIVIL WAR INFANT ENTREKIN (? 19
MARCH 1920) Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Velma Entrekin
of Nester township, was buried in Highland cemetery Sunday. Services were
conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1920
Column - 5 Page - 8 IVA ENTREKIN (11
MARCH 1887 - 4 JUNE 1961) FORMER TEACHER
SUCCUMBS Miss Iva Entrekin, 74, of Nester Township,
died Sunday at the Jodeman Nursing Home, West Branch, following a three months
illness. Born in Gratiot County on March 11, 1887, she had been a resident of
Roscommon County since 1896. Retired from her lifetime career of school
teaching, she had taught in Gladwin and Roscommon Counties for 32 years. Survivors include two brothers, Owen, of
Nester Township, and Carl, fo Flint; seven nieces and three nephews. Funeral
services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. R. E. Fogelsonger will officiate and burial is in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1961 Column - 7 Page - 1 MARY LEONORA (WELSH)
ENTREKIN (1861 - 1941) WILBUR R. ENTREKIN
(20 FEB 1882 - 28 MAR 1907) {SON OF G.E & M. L. ENTREKIN} ENTRICHAN---Wilbur R. Entrichan, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Entrichan,
was born in Gratiot county, Mich, Feb. 20, 1882, and died in the Mercy hospital
at Bay City, Mich., May 28, 1907, at the age of 25 years, 3 months, 8 days. Wilbur spent most of his life with dear ones at home. He was converted to
God in September, 1906, and lived a consistent life for a home in Glory. In his
brief sufferance with appendicitis he never murmured but was reconciled to God. Wilbur leaves to mourn father, mother, one sister, four brothers and many
friends and relatives. May they meet again. E. A. PERONE. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-13/1907 Column 6 Page 5. TEKLA C. (SOLDAN)
ENTREKIN (21 NOV 1886 - 20 NOV 1971) Mrs. Tekla C.
Entrekin, 84, of Beaverton passed away Saturday, November 20, at Mercy Hospital
in Bay City. She was born November 21, 1886 in Saginaw. She married Velma
Entrekin on June 24, 1915 in Gladwin County. He passed away on April 1, 1960. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert
Luce of Bay City, five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Early of
Beaverton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23 at 2 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Rev. Zina Bennett will officiate with burial in
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1971 Column - 3
Page - 2 BROOKS EPLEY (3 JAN
1880 - 2 JAN 1954) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO
BROOKS EPLEY Brooks Epley, 73, passed away at his home in
Gladwin on Saturday, January 2, following eight years in ill health. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev.
Truman Lowell, of the Assembly of God, officiated and burial was made in
Highland cemetery. Mr. Epley, a retired lumberman, was born in Cedar Lake on
January 3, 1880, and has been a resident of Gladwin county since 1885. He was
married to Zelpha V. Smallwood on July 2, 1919, in Gladwin. He served with the
28th Divison in Europe during World War I. Surviving are his wife; two sons, William P.
Epley of Gladwin and Robert E. Epley of El Cajon, California; one brother,
William Epley, of Harrison; and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Scott, of Beaverton. One
son, John, preceded his parents in death. Members of the Gladwin Veterans of
Foreign Wars acted as pallbearers. Mr. Epley was a charter member of the local
organization. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1954 Column - 5 Page - 1 MI PFC CO A 103 ENGRS
28 DIV WWI MARTHA (SCHINDEL)
ERDMAN (6 FEB 1905 - 9 JULY 2002) Martha
Schindel Erdman, age 97, of Gladwin, died July 9, 2002 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home in Gladwin. Born February 6, 1905 in N. Amherst, Ohio, she was the
daughter of Gottlieb and Ernestine (Rauch) Schindel and moved to Gladwin County
with her family as a small child. Martha married Albert Erdman on November 20,
1927. Albert, a former Gladwin City Chief of Police, preceded her in death on
November 17, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Ronald
Erdman, in 1976, and her sister, Wanda Hadley, in 1976. Martha was a member of Our
Savior Lutheran Church. A homemaker, she also had belonged to several bowling
leagues, a golf league, and was a Gladwin Hospital volunteer. She will be
greatly missed by her family and friends. She
is survived by her sons Ronald (Nancy) of Farmington and Tellico Village,
Tennessee, Robert of Scottsdale, Arizona, and her daughter Nadine (Scott) Saiki
of Dousman, Wisconsin; grandchildren Cindy (Alan) Trimner of Farmington, Elaine
(Randy) Salk of Highland Township, Robert (Tami) Erdman of Scottsdale, Arizona,
and Linda (Keith) Dron of Highland Township; five great grandchildren; and her
sisters Angeline and Mildred. Funeral
services were held on July 13, 2002 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, and burial
took place at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral
Home in Gladwin. KARL
ERICKSON, JR (2 SEP 1932 - 4 FEB 2005) CLIFFORD
E. ERWAY (3 APRIL 1888 23 MARCH 1957) SERVICES HELD FOR HAY TOWNSHIP MAN Clifford E. Erway, 69, of Hay township, died on
Wednesday, April 3, at the Gladwin Hospital after a short illness. He was born
in Edenville on March 23, 1888, living in Gladwin County for about 12 years,
previously residing in Midland. Mr. Erway was retired from the New York Central
Railroad. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irene McPhail of Freeland,
Mrs. Iva Thomas of Midland and seven grandchildren. Services were held last
Sunday afternoon at 2:30, at the Hall Funeral Home, the Rev. Burdett Faulk
officiating. Burial was held in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Jones, Charles Case, Don
Rellinger, John Martonosi, Bill Yeager and Steve Lennon. Gladwin County Record
dated 4-10/1957 Column 6 Page 1. EARL A. ERWAY (10
APRIL 1910 - 4 APRIL 2000) Earl
A. Erway, 89, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at home following a
short illness. Born April 10, 1910 in Edenville, he was the son of Charles L.
and Frances (Barr) Erway. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Earl
married Lillian Lila (Woodruff), Aug. 18, 1930. She preceded him in death in
Bowling Green, Ohio in 1996. He married Nellie (Crowell), April 26, 1997 in
Beaverton. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He worked as
a control operator for Dow Petro Chemical in Bay City, retiring in 1973 after
26 years. Besides
his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dale and wife Sue of Swartz Creek and
Ronald and wife Dorothy of Beaverton; one daughter, Shirley and husband Arden
Seipke of Gladwin; one stepson, Harlan Brushaber of Beaverton; one brother,
Gerald of Zephyrhills, Fla.; three sisters, Hazel LeFaivre of Royal Oak,
Delilah Plummer and Veda Rowe, both of Midland; seven grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Ed Abbott
officiating. A military service was held by the VFW Post 7303. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin LILLIAN M.
"LILA" (WOODRUFF) ERWAY (02 MARCH 1912 - 27 JAN 1996) Lillian M. (Lila)
Erway, 83, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at St. Mary's Medical
Center in Saginaw following a long illness. Born March 2, 1912 in Port Huron,
she resided in Gladwin County most of her life. Mrs. Erway had been employed as
a receptionist by Gladwin Area Hospital and later in a local doctor's office
until she retired in 1977. She was a member of the Gladwin First United
Methodist Church. The former Lillian Woodruff married Earl A. Erway Aug. 18,
1930 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
sons, Dale and wife Sue of Swartz Creek, and Ronald and wife Dorothy of
Beaverton; one daughter, Shirley and husband Arden Seipke of Gladwin; 2
brothers, Howard Woodruff of Lake Ann, and Neal Woodruff of Beaverton; 3
sisters, Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Blanche Wilson of Pinconning, and Dois Bock of
Rhodes; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by 2 brothers, Jack and Earl Woodruff. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today
(Wednesday) from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Deane Wyllys
will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those
planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First
United Methodist Church, MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin or the
Visiting Nurse Association. Arrangements were handled by the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1996 Column - 3 Page - 7 NETTIE C. (FOOTE)
ERWAY (FEB 1873 - 9 MAY 1927) Mrs. Willard Erway
died May 9 of chronic bronchitis at her home at the east end of town. She was
born in Ohio and was 56 years, three months and 11 days old. Funeral was held
Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. Jasper Harris of
Cedar Lake followed by burial at Highland cemetery. She is survived by her husband, three
children, Clifford Erway and Mrs. Nat Cochran of Midland and Roy at home. Her
mother, Mrs. Foote, and sister, Mrs. Charles Dingman of Holly, two brothers,
Charles Foote of Battle Creek and Arthur Foote of Holly. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-12/1927 Column - 5 Page 5 RUTH (BOYER) ERWAY (23 JAN 1907 29 NOV 1969) RITES HELD FOR MRS.
RUTH ERWAY Mrs. Ruth Erway, 62,
of Hay Township, died Saturday, Nov. 29, in Hurley Hospital, Flint, following
an illness of six months. Born in Gratiot County on Jan. 23, 1907, she had
spent her life in Gladwin County. The former Ruth Boyer, she was married to Roy
Erway in February, 1928, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1950. Surviving are three
daughters, Mrs. Virgiline Conklin, of Allegan, Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson, of
Clio, and Mrs. Ruth Anne Reno, of Harrisville; three sons, Willard, of Eaton
Rapids, and Robert and Lyman, of Montrose; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Lange and
Mrs. Ina Conklin, of Gladwin; two brothers, Amos Boyer, of Gladwin, and Ray
Boyer, of Clare; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-3/1969
Column 6 Page 1. WILLARD LINCOLN ERWAY
(2 FEB 1866 16 APRIL 1930) WILLARD LINCOLN ERWAY Willard Lincoln Erway
died at the home of Mrs. Flora Grandy Wednesday evening, April 16, 1930, after
an illness of several months, at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 17 days. Services were held
Friday at the Methodist church at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Leroy M. Whitney,
followed by burial in Highland cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Roy and
Clifford Erway and one daughter, Mrs. Nathan Cochran of Midland. Gladwin County
Record dated 4-24/1930 Column - 6 Page - 1. FLOYD E.
ESCHENBACHER, SR (23 JUNE 1934 - 24 MARCH 2001) Floyd E. Eschenbacher
Sr., 66, of Beaverton, died Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Saint Marys Medical
Center, Saginaw, following a short illness. Born June 23, 1934 in Rhodes, he
was the son of Carl and Minnie (Nitzke) Eschenbacher. He lived in Gladwin
County since 1992 and previously lived in Saginaw. Floyd married Joyce
(DeLavern), Nov. 8, 1958 in Rhodes. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was
an auto worker for General Motors-Saginaw Steering Gear in Saginaw, retiring
after 15 years. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655. Surviving are three
sons, Floyd Jr. and wife Debra of Saginaw, Robert and wife Donna of Morrison,
Tenn., and Michael and fiancee Shawn Vanwezel of Beaverton; one daughter, Lori
and husband Michael Maxwell of Beaverton; nine grandchildren; and many
brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Pastor Reed
Schroer officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. JOYCE (DELAVERN)
ESCHENBACHER (1938 - 1999) F'S ROSALIE FACHNER (03
DEC 1888 09 NOV 1983) (Midland Daily News,
Nov. 10, 1983) Rosalie Fachner, 94,
of 306 East Sherman, Gladwin, died Wednesday Nov. 9, 1983, at the Gladwin
Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born in
Germany on Dec. 3, 1888, and came to the United States as a child. She lived in
Gladwin County since 1920. She married John Fachner June 22, 1912; he died in
1962. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Services will be 1:30
p.m. Friday at the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Winter
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mathews Funeral home
after 5 p.m. today. (Bay City Times, Nov. 11, 1983) Mrs. Fachner, 94,
died Wednesday in the Gladwin Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 3, 1888, in
Germany. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Mathews Funeral Home in
Gladwin with burial In Highland Cemetery, in Gladwin. RUSSELL T. FACKLER
(23 FEB 1911 - 26 OCT 1972) Russell T. Fackler,
61, of 4700 Lang Road, Beaverton, died suddenly at his home early Thursday,
Oct. 26. He was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, February 23, 1911, and had lived
in the Beaverton area for 50 years. He was a farmer and had formerly been
employed at AC Sparkplug. Mr. Fackler wasn't married. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Alta
Mitchell of Illinois, Mrs. Hazel Lash of Manitou Beach, Mrs. Edith Baker of
Tecumseh, and Mrs. Myrtle Teale of Farwell; two brothers, Richard of Mayville
and Mark of Millington. Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with the Rev. C. J. Erickson officiating. Burial
was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated Column - ? Page
- ? CHRISTIAN FARLING (28
MARCH 1854 - 12 MAY 1942) EMMA ZETTIE FARLING
(2 APRIL 1894 - 19 JULY 1925) HARRY A. FARLING (16
JUNE 1888 - 7 OCT 1981) Harry A. Farling, 93,
of 839 S. M-18, Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Gladwin Area Hospital.
Born in Van Wert, Ohio, on June 16, 1888, he moved to Grout Township in 1898.
He farmed all his life and was a member of the Albright Shores Assembly of God.
Mr. Farling and the former Martha Zimmer were married March 29, 1922. She
preceded him in death January 23, 1975. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles
(Sarah) Mills of Gladwin; 2 sons, Lawrence of Gladwin and Walter of Whitefish,
Ont.; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday,
Oct. 10, at 1:30 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Wilson
offficiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-14/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2 MARTHA (ZIMMER)
FARLING (11 JAN 1897 - 23 JAN 1975) Mrs. Martha Farling,
78, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 23, in the Long Term Care Facility in
Standis. Born on Jan. 11, 1897, in Port Huron, the former Martha Zimmer was
married to Harry Farling on March 29, 1922, in the Methodist parsonage in
Gladwin. Mrs. Farling was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Sarah Mills of Gladwin; three sons, John Zimmer of Midland,
Lawrence Farling of Gladwin and Walter Farling of Clare County; two sisters,
Mrs. Clara Moomaw of Beaverton and Mrs. Mary Wirick of Sterling Heights; two
brothers, Roy Zimmer of Grand Rapids and Earl Zimmer of Port Huron; 13
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lindberg officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-29/1975 Column - 6 Page - 2 MATTIE (PRICE)
FARLING (17 AUG 1864 - 11 AUG 1940) SERVICES HELD TUESDAY
FOR MRS. MATTIE FARLING Services were held Tuesday, August 13, at
the Rogers Funeral Home at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Mattie Farling who died Sunday
August 11. Mrs. Farling was born August 17, 1864 in Dayton O. the daughte of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Price. In 1882 she was married to Christian Farling, who
died in 1942. Mr. and Mrs. Farling moved to Gladwin from Van Wert, Ohio in
1898. Surviving her are two sons, Thomas and Harry
of Grout, two daughters, Leona Goodrich of Los Angles, California, Mrs. Mabel
Parker of Grout eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters,
Nora of Illinois and Lula Cox of Van Wer, Ohio. Rev. Karl Keefer conducted the
services with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-14/1940 Column - 6 Page - 1 THOMAS H. FARLING (22
SEP 1883 - 11 OCT 1968) RITES HELD FOR THOMAS
FARLING Services were held Monday for Thomas H.
Farling, 85, of Gladwin, who died Friday at Mercy Hospital, Grayling, following
an illness of two and one-half months. Mr. Farling was born in Van Wert, Ohio,
Sept. 22, 1883, and came to Gladwin County 44 years ago from Canada. He was a
carpenter by trade. In 1913, he was married to the former Miss Emma Zettie
Price in Canada, who preceded him in death in 1925. He leaves a son Russell, Beaverton post
postmaster; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Korkoske of Gladwin, and Mrs. Olive Bates
of Higgins Lake; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a brother
Harry of Gladwin. The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated at the 2:00 p.m. services at
the Hall Funeral Home and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-16/1968 Column - 4 Page - 1 JULIA G. FARMER (4
JULY 1876 20 JUNE 1946) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. JULIA FARMER Mrs. Julia G. Farmer, 70, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes
Palmer, on Thursday, June 20, in Gladwin township, after an illness of only a
few hours. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 oclock at
the Reigle Funeral Home, with burial in the Highland cemetery. Rev. E.
Fogelsonger officiated. Mrs. Farmer was born in Independence, Missouri, on July 4, 1876. In 1894
she was married to Albert Evans, in Missouri, who preceded her in death in
1924. Later she married A. V. Farmer, also in Missouri, who died in 1940. She
has made her home in Gladwin county for a short time, previously residing with
her daughter in Flint. She was a member of the Hockaday Free Methodist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Palmer of Gladwin and Mrs. Laura
L Young, of Farmington; three sons, Carol and Russell Evans, of Missouri and
Edward Evans, of Birmingham; also eight grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-26/1946 Column 3 Page 10. JOHN EDMUND FARRELL (1
SEP 1912 - 3 DEC 1997) MARGARET L. FARRELL
(28 NOV 1908 - 30 SEP 2000) Margaret
L. Farrell, 91, of Roseville, and formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 30,
2000 at Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, Ohio, following a long illness.
She was born Nov. 28, 1908 in Gladwin. Margaret worked as a waitress for Fisher
Theatre in Detroit, retiring after 25 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. Surviving
are one sister, Helen Warner of Fowlerville and nine nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers, and her parents. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin with Rev.
Father Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. THOMAS FARRELL (1837
12 APRIL 1914) Thomas Farrell died
Easter Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adam Wendling after a short
illness of heart failure. He was born in Kerry county, Ireland. Easter Sunday,
1838. In 1854 he immigrated to Canada, and in 1865 was married to Bridget
Farley, who died fifteen years ago. He has lived in Gladwin county 10 years and
is survived by two children, Mrs. Adam Wendling and John Farrell of Grout.
Services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the church of Sacred Heart.
Rev. W. M. Miller officiating. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-16/1914 Column - 3 Page - 4 AUDREY M. FARROW
(1946 - ?) CECIL FARROW (30
MARCH 1900 - 3 JULY 1969) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
CECIL FARROW Cecil Farrow, 69, of Grout Township died
suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday, July 3. Born in Hope on March 30, 1900, he
had lived most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Farrow retired about 4 years
ago from the County Road Commission, after 37 1/2 years. He was married to the
former Mable Bessey on Nov. 3, 1936, in Clare. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Donna Kent, of Mt. Morris and LaVel, at home; one son, Robert,
of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Perry and Mrs. Hattie Stroman of
Beaverton, and Mrs. Bertha Dumont, of Flint; two brothers, George and William
of Gladwin; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen will officiate and burial will be
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-16/1969 Column - 5
Page - 1 GEORGE W. FARROW (28
OCT 1904 - 31 MAY 1974) George W. Farrow, 69,
died suddenly Friday, May 31, at his home at 306 Buckeye St., Gladwin. Born
October 28, 1904, in Hope, he had lived most of his life in Gladwin County. He
married the former Louise Tremaine. Mr. Farrow was employed by the Gladwin
County Road Commission. He was a member of Cedar River Riding Club. Surviving are his wife, Louise; two sons, Larry
and Jerry, both of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs Bonnie Wagner of Beaverton, and
Miss Betty Farrow of Gladwin; and two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Perry and Mrs.
Hattie Stroman, both of Beaverton; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held
Monday, at Hall's Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl O. Lindberg officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-05/1974 Column
- 4 Page - 2 LEOTA A. (SMALLWOOD) FARROW
(26 NOV 1899 17 APR 1966) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. LEOTA FARROW Mrs. Leota Farrow, 66, of Farwell and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday in
the Gladwin Hospital after a long illness. Services were held today (Wednesday)
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Farrow was born in Gladwin County on Nov. 26, 1899, and
lived here 50 years ago. The former Leota Smallwood, she was married to Lyle
Farrow on May 3, 1918, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on Nov.13, 1965. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Krahner, of Gladwin, Mrs.
Lois Crozier, Boyne City, Mrs. Lilla Mae Mielke, of Gladwin and Mrs. Lovella
Easlick, of Farwell; two sons, Elmer, of Beaverton and Don, of Clare County;
one brother, John Smallwood, of Flint; 30 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 4-20/1966 Column - 4 Page - 1. LYLE M. FARROW (4 MAR
1898 - 13 NOV 1965) EX-RESIDENT DIES IN
U.P. HUNTING Services were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Lyle M. Farrow, 67, of
Farwell, who died suddenly early Saturday morning while deer hunting n the
Upper Peninsula. Mr. Farrow was take to the Baraga Community Hospital in L'Anse
where he was pronounced dead. Born in Midland County on March 4, 1898, he moved
to Farwell 15 years ago from Gladwin County. He was retired from the Clare
County Road Commission. Mr. Farrow was married to the former Leota Smallwood on
May 3, 1918, in Gladwin. He is survived by his
wife; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Krahner, Gladwin, Mrs. Lois Crozier, Boyne
City, Mrs. Lilla Mae Mielke, Gladwin, and Mrs. Louella Easlick, of Farwell; two
sons, Elmer, of Beaverton and Don, of Clare County; three brothers, Cecil,
George and William of Gladwin; and three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Perry and Mrs.
Hattie Stroman, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Bertha Dumont, of Flint. The Rev. Ross
Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-17/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1. LOUISE A. (TREMAINE)
FARROW (23 NOV 1913 - 19 APRIL 2000) Louise
A. Farrow, 86, of Gladwin died April 19, 2000 at her home. Born Nov. 23, 1913
in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Jay W. and Ada (Fuhrman) Tremaine. On May
27, 1938, she married George W. Farrow. He preceded her in death on May 31,
1974. A homemaker and lifetime resident of Gladwin County, she was a member of the
First United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge and T.O.P.S. Surviving
are daughters Bonnie and husband Marvin Wagner of Beaverton and Betty Farrow of
Champion; sons Jerry and wife Lori of Gladwin and Larry of Gladwin; six
grandsons; one granddaughter; a brother Fuhrman Tremain of Beaverton and a
sister Ruth Dubiel of Kawkawlin. Services
were held Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with
Rev. Dr. Deane B. Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. Visitation was on Friday and a special service was conducted Friday
evening by the Rebekah Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin
First United Methodist Church. LYLE
M. FARROW (4 MARCH 1898 13 NOV 1965) Ex-Resident
Dies in U.P. Hunting Services
were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Lyle M. Farrow, 67,
of Farwell, who died suddenly early Saturday morning while deer hunting in the
Upper Peninsula. Mr. Farrow was taken to the Baraga Community Hospital in
LAnse where he was pronounced dead. Born in Midland County on March 4, 1898,
he moved to Farwell 15 years ago from Gladwin County. He was retired from the
Clare County Road Commission. Mr. Farrow was married to the former Leota
Smallwood on May 3, 1918, in Gladwin. He
is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Krahner, Gladwin, Mrs.
Lois Crozier, Boyne City, Mrs. Lilia Mae ,Mielke, Gladwin, and Mrs. Louella
Easlick, of Farwell; two sons, Elmer, of Beaverton and Don, of Clare County;
three brothers, Cecil, George and William of Gladwin; and three sisters, Mrs.
Jessie Perry and Mrs. Hattie Stroman, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Bertha Dumont, of Flint. The
Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-17/1965 Column 3 Page 1. MABEL
ESTELLA (BESSEY) FARROW (17 JULY 1912 14 JAN 1994) MABEL
FARROW Mabel
Farrow. 81. of 299 S. Clarwin Rd-, Gladwin, died suddenly Friday. Jan. 14, 1994
in MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born in Gladwin on
July 17, 1912, and had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Farrow operated an adult
foster care home and was a member of the Golden Agers Senior Citizens Club. The
former Mabel Bessey, she was married to Cecil Farrow on Nov. 30, 1935, in
Clare. He preceded her in death. July 15, 1969. Surviving
are one son, Robert of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Donna) Kent of Clio
and Mrs. William (LaVel) Smith of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Rose Anderson of Gladwin;
6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services
were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin ChapeL The Rev.
Roger Browne officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may
be made to Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 1-19/1994
Column 2 Page 2. ROBERT C. FARROW (12
MARCH 1944 - 11 OCT 1999) Robert
C. Farrow, 55, of Gladwin, died Oct. 11, 1999 at home after a long illness. He
was born March 12, 1944 in Gladwin. He married Audrey (Moriss) February 27,
1965 in Troy and was a life resident of the county. He was a carpenter and
worked for R & R Construction in Gladwin. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Robert of Mt. Pleasant; a
daughter, Cynthya M. and Curtis Walker of Gladwin; grandsons Justin and
Nicklaus Walker of Gladwin; two sisters Donna and husband Ernest Kent of
Standish and Lavel and husband William Smith of Gladwin; one niece and three
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral
services will be held Friday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin with Pastor Tony Alexander officiating. Visitation is scheduled
Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 12 to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home.
Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made
to Mid Michigan Hospice. EDWARD P. FEILERT (2
JUNE 1910 - 21 DEC 1983) Edward P. Feilert,
73, of 4548 N. M-18, Gladwin, died suddenly at his home Wednesday, Dec. 21. Born in
Gladwin on June 2, 1910, he had spent his lifetime here and was a farmer. Surviving are 2
brothers, Manuel and Ernest of Gladwin; and 3 sisters, Olga, Pauline and Louise
Feilert of Gladwin. Services were held
Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Thomas Spitler officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1983
Column 6 Page 2. EMANUEL
FEILERT (2 JULY 1905 9 MARCH 1991) EMANUEL FEILERT Emanuel Feilert, 85, of 4727 N. M-18, Gladwin, died
Saturday, March 9, 1991, at his home after a short illness. Born in Wisconsin,
July 2, 1905, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County and farmed. Surviving are a sister, Pauline Feilert of Gladwin;
and a brother, Ernest of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward
Jr. and 3 sisters, Martha, Olga and Louise. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-13/1991 Column 3 Page
2. ERNEST
FEILERT (27 JUNE 1920 - 10 FEB 2003) Ernest
Feilert, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Feb. 10 , 2003 at MidMichigan
Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born June 27, 1920 in Gladwin. Ernest retired
from the Dow Chemical Company in 1986; he had worked for the company as a
laborer in Midland. The lifetime Gladwin County resident is survived by three
sons, one daughter, two step-daughters, and one step-son. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Highland Cemetery
in Gladwin. Burial will take place there as well. Arrangements were handled by
the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. JULIANNA
(HOME) FEILERT (6 NOV 1877 - 16 DEC 1955) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. FEILERT Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.
for Mrs. Julianna Feilert, 78, of Sage township at the Miner Funeral Home. The
Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. She died Dec.
16 at her home. Mrs. Feilert was born Nov. 6, 1877 in Russia. She
married Edward Feilert in Russia in 1902 and they came to the United States the
same year and she had resided in Gladwin county since. Her husband died a
number of years ago. Surviving Mrs. Feilert are three sons, Manuel,
Edward and Ernest; three daughters, Pauline, Olga and Louise, all of Gladwin;
and four grandchildren. One daughter, Martha, preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Albert Erdman, Adolph Sauers, Harry Peck, Ernest Sherman,
Gottlieb Schindel and Albert Miller. Gladwin County Record dated 12-21/1955
Column 8 Page 1. LOUISE
J. FEILERT (1913 - ?) MARTHA
M. FEILERT (14 SEP 1903 - 21 JAN 1949) MARTHA FEILERT SERVICES MONDAY Funeral services for Martha Feilert, 45, were held
on Monday afternoon at the Reigle Funeral Home. The Rev. John Scott of the
Gladwin Methodist church officiated and burial was in the Highland cemetery. Miss Feilert was born in Gladwin county on September
14, 1903, and spent her entire life here. She died on Friday after an illness
of only five days. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Juliana Feilert;
three brothers, Edward, Ernest and Manuel, all of Gladwin; also three sisters,
Pauline, Olga and Louise, at home. Gladwin County Record dated 1-26/1949 Column
5 Page 1. MARY
ELIZABETH (MOWERY) FEILERT (31 AUG 1919 20 MAY 1976) Mrs. Mary E. Feilert, 56, of Gladwin, died Thursday,
May 20, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Logan,
Ohio, on August 31, 1919, she came to Gladwin County in 1943. The former Mary
Mowery, she was married to Ernest Feilert on March 29, 1943, in Gladwin. Surviving besides her husband are, three sons,
Walter, William and James of Gladwin; one daughter, Patricia Ann of Gladwin;
two brothers, William Garrett of Logan, Ohio and Clarence Garrett of Newark,
Ohio; two sisters, Anna Mowery and Mrs. Martha Hopkin, both of Oho. Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-26/1976 Column 5 Page 2. OLGA
B. FEILERT (2 JAN 1908 15 SEP 1985) OLGA FEILERT Olga B. Feilert, 77, of 4725 N. M-18, Gladwin, died
Sunday, Sept. 15, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born
in Wisconsin Jan. 2, 1908, she came to Gladwin County 75 years ago. She farmed
and had never married. Surviving are 2 sisters, Louise and Pauline of
Gladwin; and 2 brothers, Manuel and Ernest of Gladwin. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor George Coon officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-18/1985 Column 2 Page
2. PAULINE
A. FEILERT (14 AUG 1906 21 JAN 1994) PAULINE FEILERT Pauline Feilert, 87, of 4725 W.
M-18, Gladwin, died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994 in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a
long Illness. Born in Wisconsin Aug. 14, 1906, she had spent most of her life
in Gladwin County. She farmed and retired in the mid 1970s. Surviving is one brother, Ernest Feilert of Gladwin.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Edward and Emanuel and 3 sisters,
Martha Feilert, Olga Feilert and Louise Feilert. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. James Powell officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-26/1994 Column 4 Page
2. ALLEN
C. FENNELL (12 JULY 1936 10 JULY 1998) GLADWIN -- Allen C.
Fennell, 61, of Gladwin, died Friday, July 10, 1998 at the MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin. Born July 12, 1936 in Kaleva, he was the son of Frank and
Stella Asiala Fennell. He graduated from
Central Michigan University and then from University of Michigan Graduate
School. He taught school many years and became superintendent of Owendale
Schools. Al married the former Dolores Willett, August 29, 1959 in Bentley.
They moved to Gladwin in 1972 where he held the position of school
superintendent until retiring in 1989. ALVINA
FENSKE (1891 -10 JULY 1976) KARL
FENSKE (7 OCT 1869 9 AUG 1947) SERVICES HELD FOR CARL FENSKA Funeral services were held for Carl Fenska, 77,
Tuesday from St. Pauls Lutheran church at 2 p.m., preceded by prayer service
at the home. Rev. H. F. Brietzke, pastor of the church, officiated and burial
was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Fenska died in the University Hospital at
Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 9, following an illness of three years. He was born in Russia-Poland October 7, 1869 and
came to America in 1905, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1907 he was married to
Alvina Krompetz and they moved to Michigan in 1915 and made a home on their
farm in Hamilton township, seven miles west of Gladwin. Surviving besides his wife are two brothers, Peter
of Gladwin and Gottlieb of Argentina. Mr. Fenska was a member of the St. Pauls
Lutheran church. Gladwin County Record dated 8-13/1947 Column 3 Page 1. PETER
R. FENSKE (16 APR 1888 7 FEB 1968) PETER FENSKE SUCCUMBS FRIDAY Peter R. Fenske, 79, of Arthur Township, died
Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the evening at St. Lukes Hospital, Saginaw, after an
illness of several weeks. Born in Radwu, Russia-Poland, April 16, 1888, he had
been a resident of the Gladwin area since 1918, coming here from Cleveland. Mr.
Fenske and the former Marie Krompetz were married in the spring of 1918 in
Cleveland, and she preceded him in death. He operated his own farm in Arthur. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alvina
Fanska, of Beaverton; two brothers-in-law, William and Walter Krompetz, of
Gladwin; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner
Funeral Home with Mrs. John Pruner officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 2-14/1968 Column 3 Page 1. EUGENE P. FERGUSON
(31 MAY 1911 - 2 FEB 1977) Eugene P. Ferguson,
65, of Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at 7937 North M-18,
Wednesday, Feb. 2. Born in Buckeye Township on May 31, 1911, he had moved away
from Gladwin and then returned in 1973. He was a retired air conditioning
serviceman for Summerset Park Apartments in Troy. Mr. Ferguson and the former
Sarah Jane Fruit were married on February 3, 1932, in Junction City, Kan. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Richard of Sterling Heights, William of Troy and David of Columbus, Ga.; 5
daughters, Mrs. Sarah Jean Bushell and Mrs. Judith Ezakovich of Caro, Mrs. Lois
Smithey of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Margaret Dennis of Oak Grove, Mo., and Mrs.
Ledora Ezakovich of Toledo, Ohio; one brother, Harley of Harrison; 3 sisters,
Mrs. Bessie Beem of Meredith, Mrs. Marion Lang of Gladwin and Mrs. Lucille Wright
of Warren; 30 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. One daughter, Shirley
Paeth, also preceded him in death. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemtery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1977 Column - 5
Page - 3 INFANT FERGUSON (? -
FEB 1920) The infant child of
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ferguson of Detroit was brought to Gladwin Saturday for
interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1920 Column -
5 Page - 5 FLORENCE FERGUSON (15
AUG 1890 APR 1952) Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Mae Ferguson, 61, were held this
afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Truman Lowell, of the Gladwin
Assembly of God, officiated and burial was August 15, 1890, in Bay City, and
made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson was born on passed away at her home in Chicago after one
weeks illness. She spent her summer months in Gladwin at her home in Grout
township. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Susan Hart, and three grandchildren,
all of Grout. Gladwin County Record dated 4-30/1952 Column 5 Page 1. GEORGE W. FERGUSON (15
JUNE 1857 28 SEP 1915) George W. Ferguson died Sept. 28 at his home in Buckeye township, having
been in poor health for several years. He was born in St. Clair county June 15, 1857 to Charles A. Ferguson and
Celestia "Lettie" Vanderburgh, and was aged 58 years, 3 months and 13
days. He was married to Miss Elizabeth MacKman of St. Clair county April 24,
1881. They first moved to Gladwin 27 years ago and made their home near the
present Bard store about 13 years. Afterwards, they moved to Sanilac county.
About 4 years ago they returned to Gladwin. He is well known in and has many friends in the county. His wife Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, his son, Herbert Ferguson of Buckeye,
and one brother Herbert Ferguson of Saginaw survive him. Services were held in the Montgomery schoolhouse Sept 30 conducted by
Rev. William B. Neff. He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery. SARAH J. FERGUSON (18
JUNE 1912 - 11 JAN 2001) Sarah
J. Ferguson, 88, of Saginaw, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at home following a
short illness. She was born June 18, 1912 in Bethany, Mo. She lived in Saginaw
County for two years and previously lived in Meredith. Sarah married Eugene
Ferguson, Feb. 3, 1932 in Junction City, Kan. He preceded her in death in 1977.
She was a homemaker. Surviving
are three sons, Richard and wife Delores of Harsens Island, William and wife
Brenda of Troy, and David and wife Jill of Clare; five daughters, Sarah Jean
Bushell and Judith Ezakovich, both of Caro, Lois and husband Paul Smithey of
Dallas, Texas, Margaret and husband Lawrence Dennis of Bates City, Mo., and
Ledora Reetz of Saginaw; one brother, Luther Brower of Grove, Okla.; many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Paeth. Services were held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. HARVEY
H. FEOLE, SR (4 JUNE 1923 - 30 NOV 1998) Harvey H. Feole Sr., 75, of Gladwin, died Monday,
Nov. 30, 1998 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born June 4,1923 in Novi, he
was the son of Walter and Lila Rolfe Feole. He served his country during World
War II in the U.S. Army. Harvey married the former Helen Tassell, Oct. 24, 1942
in Walled Lake, before entering the service. After the war, Harvey worked as an
auto mechanic. He and Helen moved to Gladwin in 1972. He was a member of Our
Savior Lutheran Church, and the D.A.V. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Harvey
Jr. and wife June of Roscommon, and Gary and wife Patti of Orange Springs, Fla.;
one daughter, Gale and husband James Compton of Gladwin; two brothers, Harley
of Rudyard, and Walter of Gaylord; three sisters, Margie Peterson and Susan Perkins,
both of Springhill, Fla., and Ellen Mickelson of Dundee, Fla.; six
grandchildren, Kelly, Todd, Matthew, Deserie, Camarin, and Dean Poole; and two great-grandchildren,
Brittany and Morgan. Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday)
at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Friends may
call at the church from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be
made to the American Cancer Society, or Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-2/1998 Column 3 Page 2. CHARLES
FERRELL, SR (23 JUNE 1858 21 MARCH 1922) CHARLES
FERRELL SR. Another
one of the pioneers of Grout township passed to his eternal reward on Tuesday
morning, March 21, when Charles Ferrell, who for 46 years was a resident of
Grout township, suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday night, March 17, and died
Tuesday morning, March 21. Mr. Ferrell was born at Guelph, Ont., June 23, 1858.
In the year 1876 with his parents he came to Michigan, settling in Grout
township. Feb.
9, he was united in marriage to Adele Marie Schoof. To this union five children
came to gladden the home, three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Williams of Alger,
Mrs. Mabel Lane of Harrisville, and Mrs. Adele Wagnitz of Cleveland, Ohio; two
sons, Walter C. Ferrell of Jackson and Chas. H. Ferrell of Gladwin. Mr.
Ferrell was a good neighbor, and was much loved by those who knew him best. He
was a member of Gladwin lodge No. 177, I.O.O.F., He leaves to mourn their loss,
his wife, three daughters, two son and six grandchildren, besides a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted from the home in Grout Friday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m.,
Rev. E. T. Smith officiating. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 3-30/1922 Column - 2 Page - 4. CHARLES H. FERRELL
(20 NOV 1891 - 2 MARCH 1971) CHARLES FERRELL DIES Charles H. Ferrell, 79, well known Grout
Township farmer and former Gladwin County Clerk, died Tuesday in the Gladwin
Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Grout Township on November 20,
1891, he had lived here all his life. Mr. Ferrell served as county clerk from
1949 to 1965 when he retired. He had also served as a county supervisor before
being elected county clerk and had also served on the Gladwin Board of
Education. Mr. Ferrell and the former Hazel York were
married in Gladwin on June 2, 1915. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Adele Gyori, of Detroit; one son, Richard, of Gladwin; one
sister, Mrs. Mabel Lane, of Orlando, Fla.; eight grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Maxine Schieman, preceded him in death.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral home with the
Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-03/1971 Column - 2 Page - 1 HAZEL A. (YORK)
FERRELL (6 SEP 1892 - 12 FEB 1976) Mrs. Hazel A.
Ferrell, 83, of Gladwin and former deputy county clerk for several years, died
suddenly Thursday, Feb. 12, while visiting a granddaughter in Olympia, Wash.
Born in Beaverton on September 6, 1892, she had spent her lifetime in the
county. Mrs. Ferrell served as deputy county clerk from 1946 until her
retiremetn in 1963. She was a member of the West Grout W.S.C.S. and the Gladwin
First United Methodist Church. The former Hazel York, she was married to
Charles H. Ferrell on June 22, 1915, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on
March 2, 1971. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William (Mary Adele) Gyori
of Detroit; one son, Richard of Gladwin; eight grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home
in Gladwin. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-18/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2 ANNABELLE (FISER)
FETTEROLF (19 NOV 1907 - 11 FEB 1974) Mrs. Annabelle E. Fetterolf, 66, of Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 11, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Napolean, Ohio, on Nov. 19, 1907, she had lived
in Gladwin County since 1910. The former Annabelle Fiser, she was married to
Grant Fetterolf on Aug. 8, 1926, in Gladwin. Mrs. Fetterolf was a member of the
Gladwin Church of Christ. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Larraine
Nickless, Mrs. Eloise Bigelow, and Mrs. Rose Anne Cronk of Gladwin; two sons,
Raymond and William, both of Gladwin; one brother, John Fiser of Gladwin; her
step-mother, Mrs. Pearl Fiser of Gladwin; five step-sisters and a step-brother,
Mrs. Geraldine Cingano and Mrs. Marlene Clore of Beaverton, Mrs. Marlene Clore
of Beaverton, Mrs. Margaret Fries of Gladwin, Mrs. Betty Muma and Mrs. Arlene
Corlew of Flint and Milton Fiser Jr. of Gladwin. One daughter, Ruth and a
sister, Alberta, preceded her in death. Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews
Funeral Home. Phillip Geeck will officiate and burial will be in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-13/1974 Column 6 Page 2. GOLDIE M. (BALLARD)
FETTEROLF (18 MAY 1897 - 24 SEP 1988) GOLDIE BALLARD Goldie M. Ballard,
91, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 24, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long
illness. Born in Avonia, Pa., May 18, 1897, she moved to Gladwin County in
1916. She was a member of the Elm Grove Church of God, Farm Bureau and the Bard
Ladies Aid. The former Goldie Fetterolf, she was married to F. LeRoy Ballard,
Dec. 20, 1920, in Pennsylvania. He preceded her in death April 23, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons,
F. Wayne of Gaylord and Clarence of Gladwin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Berman (Lucile)
Reid and Mrs. Twyla Card of Gladwin and Mrs. Richard (Virgilene) Tolly of
Midland; one sister, Grace Hansen of Gladwin;17 grandchildren; 31 great
grandchildren; and one great greatgrandchild. Services were held
Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Davis
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the family and a specific charity will benamed later. Gladwin County Record
dated 9-28/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2 . GRANT W. FETTEROLF
(25 JAN 1900 - 15 NOV 1977) Grant W. Fetterolf,
77, of M-61, Gladwin, died Tuesday, November 15, at the Clare Nursing Home.
Born January 25, 1900, in Edinboro, Penn., he came to Gladwin when he was 12
years old, with his parents, William and Louisa Sopp Fetterolf. He and the
former Miss Annabelle Fiser were married in Gladwin August 8, 1926, and she
preceded him in death February 11, 1974. His occupation was farming and he also
served on the Buckeye Township board as tresurer for several terms. He was a
member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Gerald
(Lorraine) Nickless, Mrs. Junior (Eloise) Bigelow and Mrs. Robert (Rosa Anne)
Cronk, all of Gladwin; 2 sons, Raymond and William Fetterolf, both of Gladwin;
3 sisters, Mrs. Goldie Ballard, Mrs. Maude Schuler and Mrs. Grace Hansen, all
of Gladwin; a brother, Charles of Beaverton; a step-sister, Mrs. Lena Horne of
Erie, Penn.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A daughter, Ruth,
died in 1928. Services were held Friday at 4:00 p.m. at
Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Allen T. Parker officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-23/1977 Column - 3
Page - 2 LOUISA S. (SOPP)
FETTEROLF (17 APR 1862 13 JAN 1937) MRS. WM. D . FETTEROLF OF BUCKEYE TP. DIES Rev. L. A Ruegsegger officiated at services held at the Methodist
Episcopal church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, January 16, for Mrs.
William D. Fetterolf of Buckeye township. Burial services were at Highland
cemetery. Miss Louisa Sopp, the second daughter of Peter and Catherine Sopp of
Pittsburg, Penn., was born April 17, 1862. She was married October 24, 1895, at
Newcastle, Penn., to William D. Fetterolf. Mr. and Mrs. Fetterolf made their
home at Edenboro, Penn., until 1913, when they came to Gladwin county,
Michigan, and located on their present farm in Buckeye township. Here she died
Wednesday, January 13, 1937, after a long illness. As a child Mrs. Fetterolf was taken by her parents to the New Castle
Evangelical church of which she became a member and continued her membership
until moving to Gladwin county. Her mother was a charter member and had the
honor of choosing the name "Emanuel Evangelical" church for the new
structure built on the site in 1880. She attended the Methodist church at
Gladwin as long as her health would permit. Surviving are her husband, William D. Fetterolf; two sons and three
daughters, Mrs. Goldie Ballard and Grant Fetterolf of Gladwin; Charles
Fetterolf of Midland; Mrs. Maude Schuler and Mrs. Grace Hanson of Detroit; 28
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
1-20/1937 Column 4 Page 1. RUTH FETTEROLF (? 5
DEC 1929) Baby
WILLIAM DAVID FETTEROLF
(8 JAN 1857 20 MAY 1943) WILLIAM FETTEROLF
DIES IN BUCKEYE TOWNSHIP William David
Fetterolf, a long time resident of Buckeye township died at his home Thursday,
May 20. Born in New Lebanon, Pennsylvania, January 8, 1857, at the time of his
death he was 86 years of age. Mr. Fetterolf was
first married to Lulu May Thompson of Sheakleyville, Mercer County,
Pennsylvania, Sept. 5, 1882. To them were born four children. One son died in
infancy and one son Clarence died at Wichita, Kansas, in 1923. Mrs. Fetterolf
died in early life. Mr. Fetterolf was again married October 24, 1893, to Louisa
Sopp, and to them were born five children. The family came to
Gladwin county in the fall of 1912, and settled on their farm in Buckeye
township, where Mr. Fetterolf has since resided. He is survived by
three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Roy Ballard of Gladwin, Mrs. Sam Schuler of
Detroit, Mrs. Raymond Hanson of Detroit, Grant on the home farm and Charles of
Midland. Also two children by the former wife, Mrs. Herman Horn of Erie, Pa.,
and Howard of Edinboro, Pa., 33 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; two half
sisters, Mrs. Senie Paden, of Grand View, Washington, Mrs. Florence Ruland of
Erie, Pa., and four half brothers, Frank and Albert Fetterolf of Grand View, Wash.,
Sherman of Georgia, and Edward of Erie, Pa. Funeral services were
held at the Rogers Funeral Home Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. M. R.
Jewell officiating. Interment was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
5-26/1943 Column - 1 Page - 7. EDITH M. (DEMOTT)
FIEDLER (9 SEP 1898 23 APRIL 1990) Mrs. Edith M. (Page) Fiedler, 91, of 3688 W. Fike Rd., Coleman, died Monday,
April 23, 1990, at her home after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, Sept. 9, 1898, she had spent
most of her life in the Gladwin and Beaverton area. Mrs. Fiedler operated a
nursing home in the Beaverton area for many years. She was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene and had made her
home with a daughter, Eunice Brown, for the last 13 years in Burton and Coleman. The former Edith DeMott, she was married to George Page, in 1932 in
Gladwin. He died in 1962. She them married Paul Fiedler in Holt in 1967 and he
died in 1968. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. George (Evelyn) Pickard of Gladwin, Mrs.
Wayne (Thelma) Sheets of Beaverton, Mrs. Wade (Janet) Sheets of Midland and
Mrs. Theodore (Eunice) Brown of Coleman; 16 grandchildren; 33 great
grandchildren; and 10 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
2 daughters, Mary Lewis in 1983 and Enogene Page in 1940 and a son, Donald in 1953. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area.
Gladwin County Record dated 4-25/1990 Column 5 Page 2. MARY A. FIEDLER (1889
- 1966) FRED J. FILLION (27
APRIL 1896 - 28 OCT 1971) Fred J. Fillion, 75,
of Buckeye Township, died Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Gladwin Area Hospital after
a short illness. Born in Wheeling, W. Va., on April 27, 1896, he came to
Gladwin County 25 years ago. Mr. Fillion was a retired Chevrolet Motor Co.
employee. He was married to the former Viola Pardick on June 26, 1918, in
Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Pearl Barnard, of Southfield and Mrs. Donna Nickelson, of
Cashton, Wisc.; one son, Alfred J., of Royal Oak; three brothers, Wilford, of
California, Albert, of Berkley and Nelson, of Missouri; three sisters, Mrs.
Excena Wilson, of Flint, Mrs. Anne Kerrigan, of Missouri and Mrs. Almedia
Taylor, of Toledo, O.; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday, Oct. 30, from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Father Edward Trombley officiated and burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1971 Column - 2 Page -
2 ELNORA (MORGAN) FINCH
(25 JULY 1872 16 JUNE 1917) Finch.---Elnora
Morgan was born July 25, 1872, in Clay county, Kansas, and died at her home in
Gladwin, June 16, 1917. She moved with her parents to Michigan when a child,
and was united in marriage to Russell E. Finch, M. D., March 5, 1893. She is
survived by her mother, Mrs. S. R. Morgan, two sisters, Mrs. John Morrison, of
Midland, and Mrs. Bertha Coats of Wilmot, Mich.; one brother, F. F. Morgan, of
Ashtabula, Ohio; her husband and two daughters, Wanda, aged 20, and Irma, aged
13; another daughter, Ruth, having preceded her one year and six months. A most conscientious
Christian mother and neighbor, she won to herself a large circle of friends who
caught the inspiration of a devoted Christian service. Her consistent life
shines with a splendor that will live on in the hearts of those who knew her
best. She, being dead, yet speaketh. Services were conducted Tuesday afternoon
at 2 oclock from the home by the Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Interment in Highland
cemetery. Relatives from out of towns attending the funeral were: Mrs. Bertha
Coats, Charles Hendrick, Mrs. Lydia Fifer of Wilmot; Mrs. Ben La Grow and Mrs.
Robert Orr of Swan Creek. Gladwin County Record dated 6-21/1921 Column 4 Page
5. NORMAN W.
FINKBEINER (8 FEB 1893 - 4 JAN 1949) ILLNESS FATAL TO
SUPERVISER SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
NORMAN FINKBEINER, CLEMENT SUPERVISOR Funeral services for Norman W. Finkbeiner,
55, Clement township supervisor will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist
church, will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Mr. Finkbeiner
passed away at the Tolfree Memorial hospital in West Branch Tuesday morning
after an illness of six months. He was born in Sebawaing on February 8,
1893, and was a veteran of World War I, serving as a corporal in the M.T.C. In
November, 1939, he was married to Mrs. Emma Newell in Detroit, and they came to
Gladwin county eight years ago. Surviving are his wife; and children,
Normagean, John, Norman and Carolann, at home; George and Robert in Detroit; a
foster-son, Harold Brown, of Detroit; one brother, Richard Finkbeiner, of
Detroit; and one sister, Mrs. Frances Stauffer, of Elkton. Members of the Board
of Supervisors will act as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1949
Column - 2 Page - 1 CPL MTC WWI JOHN W. FISCHER (4
JAN 1907 - 1 DEC 1983) John W. Fischer, 76,
of 759 Heil Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly at his home Thursday, Dec. 1. Born in
Sherman Township on Jan. 4, 1907, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Fischer
farmed and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Michigan Farm
Bureau. He and the former Pauline Archer were married June 16, 1956, in
Gladwin. She preceded him in death Feb. 1, 1983. Surviving are 2 brothers, Frank of
Prudenville and Carl of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wilcox of Spring Arbor
and Mrs. Lillian Thorington of Gladwin. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-07/1983 Column - 4
Page - 2 WWII (Midland Daily News,
December 2, 1983) John W. Fischer, 76,
of Gladwin, died Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 1983, at Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born Jan. 4,
1907, in Gladwin, and lived there all his life. He married the former Pauline
Archer June 16, 1956. She died Feb. 1, 1983. He was a member of the Michigan
Farm Bureau and a veteran
of World War II. He leaves his
brothers, Frank Fischer of Prudenville, Carl Fischer of Gladwin; sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Wilcox of Spring Arbour, and Mrs. Lillian Thorington of Gladwin. Services will be at 2
pm. Sunday at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7p.m. today. PAULINE (ARCHER)
FISCHER (? - 21 APRIL 1907) (Midland Daily News,
Feb. 3, 1983) Pauline Fischer, 75, 759
Heil, Gladwin, died Tuesday in Gladwin Area Hospital. She was born in
Clement, April 21, 1907, and had been a lifelong resident of Gladwin
County. She worked at the former Kinyon
Gladiola Farms and the former Park Hill Flower Shop in Gladwin for many years.
She married John Fischer, June 16, 1956. She was a member of the Farm Bureau. She leaves her
husband; step brothers, Clarence Brown of Gladwin and Dallas Brown of Sanford;
and step sister, Wilameta Perry of Midland. Services will be at 1
p.m. Friday in Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Donald Bates
officiating. Entombment will be in
Highland Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of
service. BERNIECE M. (JUSTIN) FISER
(7 MAY 1903 18 JULY 1976) Betty M. Fiser Mrs. Betty M. Fiser,
73, of Gladwin, died Sunday, July 18, in the Clare Nursing Home following a
long illness. Born in Sanilac County on May 7, 1903, she had lived in Gladwin
County since 1905. Mrs. Fiser operated Bettys Grill from 1932 to 1937. The
former Betty Justin, she was married to John Fiser on November 15, 1934, in
Gladwin. Besides her husband,
she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Martin (Dula) Thompson of Battle Creek;
one son, Ronald of Gaylord; three brothers, Arthur Justin of Gladwin, Delmer
Justin of Saginaw and Donald Justin of Flint; and five grandchildren. Services will be held
Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Donald Bates
will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 7-21/1976 Column 6 Page 2. JOHN O. FISER (11 SEP
1909 26 AUG 1988) JOHN FISER John O. Fiser, 78, of
3804 Van Tyle, Gaylord and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, Aug. 26, in the
Provincial House Nursing House, Gaylord, after a long illness. Born in Ohio,
Sept. 11, 1909, he moved to Gaylord 10 years ago from Gladwin. Mr. Fiser was an
operator for Dow Chemical Co. and retired in 1969 after 27 years. He was a
member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397. Mr. Fiser and the former Bernice (Betty)
Justin were married Nov. 15, 1934, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death July
19, 1976. Surviving are one
son, Ronald of Gaylord; one step-daughter, Mrs. Martin (Dula) Thompson of
Battle Creek; a step-brother, Valdren Burton of Sanford; 5 half-sisters, Mrs.
Margaret Fries and Mrs. Geraldine Sheets of Gladwin, Mrs. Betty Muma and Mrs.
Arlene Corlew of Flint and Mrs. Marlynn Clore of Beaverton; 5 grandchildren and
5 great grandchildren. A sister, Annabelle Fetteroff, died in 1974. Services were held
Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father
Thomas Spitler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic
Memorial Service was held Saturday. Gladwin County Record dated 8-31/1988
Column 4 Page 2. MILTON CLARK FISER (7
JULY 1925 - 23 FEB 1980) Milton C. (Bud)
Fiser, 54, of 707 Ionia St., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday, Feb. 23, at his
home of a heart attack. He was born in Gladwin on July 7, 925, and spent his
lifetime here. Mr. Fiser was a veteran of World War II and was a mechanical
repairman. Surviving are 5 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fries and Mrs. Geraldine
Cingano of Gladwin, Mrs. Betty Muma of Flint, Mrs. Arlene Corlew of Mt. Morris
and Mrs. Marilyn Clore of Beaverton; 2 step-brothers, John Fiser of Gaylord and
Valdren Burton of Sanford; and his fiancee, Arlene Wray. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-27/1980
Column - 4 Page - 2 S1 US NAVY WWII PEARL L. (CLARK)
FISER (11 SEP 1895 29 NOV 1977) Mrs. Pearl L. Fiser, 82, of 701 N. Bowery, Gladwin, died Tuesday,
November 29, at Midland Hospital Skill Center following a long illness. Born in
Sanilac County, September 11, 1895, she had lived most of her life in Gladwin
County. The former Pearl Clark and Wesley Milton Fiser were married in 1921 in
Midland. He preceded her in death December 25, 1960. Survivors are 5 daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Margaret) Fries of Gladwin, Mrs.
Roland (Geraldine) Cingano of Beaverton, Mrs. Harold (Betty) Muma of Flint,
Mrs. Archie (Arlene) Corlew of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Richard (Marlynn) Clore of
Beaverton; 2 sons, Valdren Burton of Sanford and Milton C. Fiser of Gladwin, a
step-son John Fiser of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Florence Eisenlohr of Beaverton;
21 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Gladwin Chapel Hall
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Alfred Saulsbury officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-7/1977 Column 4 Page 2. WESLEY MILTON FISER
(20 APRIL 1881 - 25 DEC 1960) SERVICES TODAY FOR MILT FISER Funeral services were held today
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Wesley Milton Fiser, 79, who
died Sunday at his home in Gladwin. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury officiated and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Fiser had lived in Gladwin
50 years and was a former employee of the City of Gladwin and the Gladwin
Livestock Auction. He had been in ill health four years before his death. Born
in Henry County, Ohio, on April 20, 1881, he was married to the former Pearl
Clark in Midland in 1921. Survivors include his wife,
Pearl; six daughters, Mrs. Annabelle Fetterolf and Mrs. Margaret Fries, of
Gladwin, Mrs. Geraldine Cingano, of Grand Marais, Minnesota, Mrs. Betty Muma,
of Flint, Mrs. Arlene Corlew, of Mt. Morris, and Mrs. Marlynn Seigneurie, of
Mt. Clemens; two sons, John O. and Milton Clark Fiser, of Gladwin; 27
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
12-28/1960 Column - 5 Page - 1 CHARLES EDWARD
FISHPOOL (24 MAR 1852 27 APR 1916) Charles E. Fishpool was born in Macomb county, March 24, 1852, and died
at Gladwin, April 27, 1916, aged 64 years, 1 month, 3 days. He lived during his
boyhood days in Macomb county, going to Evart in 1872, where he followed the
vocation of millwright and engineering until 1886, when he came to Gladwin, and
followed the same line of work until 1894, when he moved on his farm where he
has since lived. He was a man honored and respected in the neighborhood where
he lived for his honesty and integrity, always of a genial disposition, with a
kind word for every one. He made friends wherever he waa, and in his death the
community loses a valuable citizen. He was a kind and indulgent father and a
loving husband; his home a place of pleasure, happiness and content whatever
the conditions. Always looking on the bright side of life. He passed away
contented and satisfied, feeling that all was well. He leaves to mourn him a host of friends, his wife, Cora Fishpool, one
daughter, Mrs. Kittie Sharp of Saginaw, 11 grandchildren, two sisters, Augusta
Hall of Algonac, and Mrs. Irvin Chase of Evart. Among those from outside who
were present at his funeral, which was largely attended, were Mr. and Mrs. A.
Hall of Algonac, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Chase of Evart, his daughter, Mrs. Kittie
Sharp, husband and their four children, two nieces, Mrs. Burt Smith and Mrs.
Gilbert Finch of Saginaw, F. L. Sherry of Detroit and Egbert Scribner of
Pinconning. Funeral services were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon by Rev. J.
H. Cornelius and the remains were laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 5-4/1916 Column 4 Page 1. JOHN FITZGERALD (1844
- 25 JAN 1912) ONE OF THE FIRST PIONEERS OF BEAVERTON HAS PASSED AWAY. A resident of Beaverton known to everybody, and for whom all had a kind
word, John Fitzgerald, died Thursday. He was found lying dead near the water
works plant, and a careful examination was made by Dr. Pierce, who pronounced
the cause of death as heart failure. He had suffered with heart trouble for
some time, but had managed to keep at his work at the electric light plant. Mr. Fitzgerald was 68 years old, and was born in Canada. He came to
Beaverton with Ross Bros. when they commenced operations there, and had been in
their employ and employ of Ron Ross 32 years, filling many responsible
positions. Funeral services took place at the Catholic church, Gladwin, Saturday,
with interment in Highland cemetery. A nephew from Mt. Pleasant was the only
relative present at the funeral, and he had few relatives so far as known.
Gladwin County Record dated 2-1/1912 Column 6 Page 1. DANIEL JUDSON FLACH
(7 AUG 1971 - 28 JAN 1988) DANIEL FLACH Daniel Judson Flach, 16, of 2728 N. M-18, Gladwin, died Thursday evening,
Jan. 28, of hypothermia after the snowmobile he was driving went through the
ice on the Tittabawassee River in the morning. Born in Clare, Aug. 8, 1971 he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin. He was
a student at Calvary Baptist Academy in Midland, where he was a member of the
debate team. He enjoyed all sports, was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church,
president of the church youth group and a member of the choir. Surviving are his parents, George and Jean Flach; one brother, David, at
home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Russ (Anita) Hyde of Fruitport and Jodie, at home; and
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breault of Harrison and Rosie Flach of
Giadwin. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Judson Flach, Feb. 4, 1987. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Skeels Baptist Church. The
Rev. George Coon officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials may
be made to the Skeels Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 2-3/1988
Column 3 Page 2. JUDSON E.
"JUD" FLACH (15 AUG 1918 4 FEB 1987) JUDSON FLACH Judson (Jud) Flach,
68, of 3537 Ziemer Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Sage Township Aug. 15, 1918, he had spent his lifetime
here. Mr. Flach was employed by Dow Chemical Co. and also farmed. He was a
member of the Skeels Baptist Church. Mr. Flach and the former Rosie Silver were
married Oct. 17, 1940, in Harrison. Besides his wife, he
is survived by 2 sons, George and Keith of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Nancy)
Lassitter Sr., of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Olive Koenke of Sterling Heights, Aldena
Stutzman of Tucson, Ariz, and
Margaret Houtman of Grand Rapids; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held
Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Skeels Baptist Church. The Rev. George Coon officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Skeels Baptist Church
Organ Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 2-11/1987 Column 4 Page 2. ROSIE MAY (SILVER) FLACH (13 MAY 1921 22 JULY 2010) Rosie May Flach, age
89, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Mid-Michigan
Gladwin Pines. She was born May 13, 1921 in Clare County, MI, the daughter of
the late Everette and Bertha (Hunt) Silver. Rosie was a member of
the Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband Judson, Grandson Daniel, 1 Sister and 1 Brother. She is survived by
her children, George (Jean) Flach of Midland, MI; Nancy (Terry) Lassitter of
Gladwin, MI and Keith (Laura) Flach of Gladwin, MI. 2 Brothers John Silver of
Kentucky and George Silver of South Carolina. 8 grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren. Funeral Services will
be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Cornerstone Baptist
Church with Rev. Tony Alexander and Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Visitation
will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 2-8 P.M. at the Sisson Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial
Contributions may be made in memory of Rosie to the Cornerstone Baptist Church. CYNTHIA S. FLATT (9
MARCH 1970 - 23 SEP 1973) Cynthia S. Flatt, 3,
of Bluffton, S.C., died Sunday, September 23, at Medical Center, Charleston,
S.C., following a long illness. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flatt, of
Bluffton, she was born in Charlotte, N.C., March 9, 1970. Surviving in addition to her parents, are
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jeska of Beaverton; and great grandmother,
Mrs. Ida Fry of Beaverton. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St.
Anne's Catholic Church, Edenville, with Rev. Fr. Frederick Kawka officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. The body will lie in state at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, Wednesday evening after 7 p.m. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-26/1973 Column - 2 Page - 2 BASIL FLEMING (23 DEC
1903 - 15 AUG 1974) Basil Fleming, 70,
died Thursday, August 15, at Gladwin Area Hospital, following a brief illness.
Born in Woodsley, Ontario, December 23, 1903, he had been a resident of Gladwin
14 years, coming here from Alma. He and the former Olive Colbeck Ockerman were
married July 29, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie. He was a bricklayer. Surviving are his wife, Olive; 2 sons, Alvin
of Webberville, and William of Alma; 3 step-sons, Jack Ockerman of Saginaw,
Herman of Naubinway, and Henry of Shelby; a sister, Mrs. Arette Rix of Grand
Blanc; 20 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home - Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Carl. O. Lindberg
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
08-21/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2 RUTH LEONE (MYERS)
FOELL (20 MARCH 1902 - 14 FEB 2003) Ruth
Leone Foell, 100, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 in Gladwin, Michigan. She
was born to Milo and Nettie (Mull) Myers in Clare County on March 20, 1902. She
attended Central Michigan University and started her teaching career in 1920.
She taught school for about 40 years, mostly in Clare and Gladwin Counties.
Ruth was married to Loris O. Roberts of Gladwin in 1926; he passed away in
1947. In 1955 she married Walter Foell of Clare; he passed away in 1975. Ruth
was a charter member of the Clare Assembly of God. Ruth
is survived by one son, Rev. Donald L. (Eleanor) Roberts of Gladwin; two
grandchildren, Sheryl (Clayton) Brown and Mark Roberts of Lansing; five
great-grandchildren; a step-son, Russell Foell; and two step-daughters, Alice
Dillon and Virginia Maxwell. She was preceded in death by an infant son John
Roberts; and two step-sons, William Foell and Gordon Foell. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. from the Clare Assembly of God
with Pastor Darryl Harless officiating. Burial is in the Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. Visitation was held Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Clare Assembly of God. Please view and sign the Ruth Foell guestbook online at
www.stephenson-wyman.com. BLANCHE ELIZABETH
JANE (OGG) FOOR (25 FEB 1891 17 MARCH 1978) BLANCHE FOOR Mrs. Blanche E. Foor, 87, of 501 North Silverleaf St., Gladwin died
Friday, March 17, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in
Ontario, Can., on February 25, she came in Gladwin County in 1896. The former
Blanche Ogg, she was married to Roy E. Foor on April 17, 1912, in Gladwin. He
preceded her in death on May 21, 1977. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. John (Verna) Shearer, Mrs. Harold (Velda)
Jakubowski and Mrs. Ervin (Donna) Haines of Gladwin and Mrs. Dorothy Warner of
Clare; one son, Wendell of Gladwin; one brother, James Ogg of Gladwin; 3
sisters, Mrs. Fern Chatterton and Mrs. Sadie Walker of Gladwin and Mrs. Ellen
Burgess of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-22/1978 Column 4 Page 2. GLENN W. FOOR (23 JAN
1921 - 25 JUNE 1995) GLENN W. FOOR Glenn W. Foor, 74, of Tawas, died Sunday. June 25, 1995 in Tawas. Born
Jan. 23, 1921 in Flint, he resided in the Flint area most of his life. Mr. Foor
was a veteran of World War II. He married the former Glenna LaMay and he
preceded her in death March 14, 1974. Surviving are one son, Christopher of Hubbard Lake; one daughter, Barbara
Foor of Flint; one stepdaughter, Sandra Owen of Cary, N.C.; one brother, Max
(Bud) Foor of Gladwin; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2
sisters and a brother. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) from the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-28/1995 Column 3 Page 2. LEROY ELLSWORTH (ROY)
FOOR (25 OCT 1885 - 21 MAY 1977) ROY E. FOOR Roy E. Foor, 91, of 510 North Antler St., Gladwin, died Sunday, May 21,
in a local nursing home after along illness. Born in Henry County, Ohio, on
October 25, 1885, he came to Gladwin County in 1909. Mr. Foor was a retired
farmer. He was married to the former Blanche E. Ogg on April 17, 1912, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. John (Verna)
Shearer, Mrs. Harold (Velda) Jakubowski and Mrs. Ervin (Donna) Haines of
Gladwin and Mrs. Dorothy Warner of Clare; one son, Wendell of Gladwin; 2
sisters, Mrs. Ethel Powley of Pontiac and Mrs. Edith Crawford of Grand Ledge;
17 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Halls Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-25/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2. LESTER EARL FOOR (26
DEC 1886 20 SEP 1959) SERVICES TODAY FOR LESTER FOOR Lester E. Foor, 72, of Gladwin, died Sunday at the Midland Hospital
following a fifteen day illness. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on December 26,
1886, and had been a resident of Gladwin County for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby C.
Shields, and Mrs. Cary N. Parrish, of Flint, Bonita J., of Hollywood, Calif.,
and Flora J. of Gladwin; three sons, Max O., and Cecil C., of Gladwin, and
Glenn W., of Flint; three sisters, Mrs. Harley Klein, of Gladwin, Mrs. Ethel
Powley, of Pontiac, and Mrs. Edith Brown, of Grand Ledge; and one brother, Roy
Foor, of Gladwin. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of
God Church, Gladwin. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-23/1959 Column 7 Page 1. MAX ORIS FOOR (3 JULY
1916 - 15 MARCH 2002) Max (Bud) Foor, 85, of Gladwin, died March 15, 2002 at Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home. Born July 3, 1916 in Gladwin, he was the son of Lester and Edna
(Emrick) Foor. He married Mildred White July 3, 1937. He retired from the Dow
Chemical Company in 1978 after 37 years. While there, he left to serve his
country in WWII in April 1943. He was a medic serving with the 601 tank
destroyer battalion all through the European theater and arrived back in the
good old USA in October 1945. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church
since 1950. He served on the church board and picked up children for Sunday
School for ten years. He was a greeter at the door for 40 years. He enjoyed
every minute of it until his health gave out. Surviving are his wife Mildred;
a son Terry and his wife Kay Foor; a daughter Tamara and her husband Terry
Ditaway; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 18 at Assembly of God Church
in Gladwin. Rev. Donald Potter will be presiding and burial will be at Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home Sunday from 2
to 8 p.m. On Monday, Mr. Foor will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m.
until the services begin. The family requested that memorials be made to
Mid-Michigan Alzheimers or the Assembly of God Church. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-20/2002 Column - 3 Page - 2 MILDRED (WHITE) FOOR
(1921 - ?) B. LEOMA FORD (1 APRIL
1922 - 8 FEB 2004) B.
Leoma Ford, Mrs. Ford, age 81, passed away Sunday, Feb. 08, 2004 at the Gladwin
Living Center. She was born in Glendale, South Carolina on April 1, 1922 to the
late William H. and Carrie Ann (Barker) Ward. Leoma has lived here since 1950.
She was a nurses aid at the Gladwin Hospital for over 26 years. She married
H.B. Ford in Beaverton on April 24, 1964. He preceded her in death in December
of 1998. She was the Chairman of the March of Dimes in the past. She was a
member of the First United Methodist Church and the Womens Circle. She
is survived by one son; Patrick and Joan Turner of Gladwin, three daughters,
Linda and Lynn Morgan of Gladwin, Pam and Mike Corlew of Shepard, and Selena
Ford of Gladwin, 14 grandchildren, 27 Great-grandchildren, one sister, Lib
Allen of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was predeceased by one
Great-grandchild; Jordan Hillier, four brothers and six sisters. Funeral
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at the First
United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Chappell presiding with burial in
Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. HALLIE B. FORD (26
SEP 1911 - 23 DEC 1998) HALLIE B. FORD Hallie B. Ford, 87,
of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 23,1998 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
after a long illness. Born Sept. 26, 1911 in Tuscumbia, Ala., he lived in Gladwin
County since 1964 and previously lived in
Pontiac. Hallie married Leoma (Ward) Heslop, April 24, 1964 in Gladwin. He was
a welder for GM Truck and Coach in Pontiac, retiring in 1964. He was a member
of the First United Methodist Church. Besides his wife he
is survived by one son, Patrick and wife Joan Turner of Gladwin; two daughters, Linda and husband
Lynn Morgan, Pamela and husband Mike Corlew, all of Gladwin, and Selena Ford of
Kentucky; one brother, L. A. Ford of Muscle Shoals, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
three brothers, and four sisters. Services were held at
11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin with Rev. Dr.
Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-30/1998 Column 2 Page 2. MAX G. FORD (6 SEP
1920 - 2 FEB 1994) Max G. Ford, 73, of Gladwin, died suddenly at his home Wednesday, Feb. 2,
1994. He was born in Gladwin on Sept. 6, 1920. and had spent most of his life
here. Mr. Ford was a carpenter and had served in World War II. He was a member
of the Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mr. Ford and the former Dolores Wolfe
were married Oct. 13, 1951, in Angola, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles of Gladwin; one
daughter, Carol Darlington of Gladwin; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev.
Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery Memorials may be
made to the Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record dated
2-9/1994 Column 3 Page 2. MARY ETTA FORMAN (26
OCT 1862 - 11 OCT 1921) WILLIAM FORTINE (? 12
JAN 1934) WILLIAM FORTINE DIES William Fortine, 58 years old, of Beaverton, died Friday, January 12, at
the county farm after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were held
Sunday at Rogers & Neelys funeral parlors at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. L.
M. Whitney. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
1-18/1934 Column 2 Page 5. CLARA (TOTSL) FORTNER
(28 MAY 1891 29 OCT 1969) RITES HELD FOR CLARA FORTNER Mrs. Clara Fortner, 78, of Gladwin, died suddenly at her home Wednesday
night, Oct. 29. Born in Austria-Hungary on May 28, 1891, she had resided in
Gladwin County the past 49 years. The former Clara Totsl, she was married to
Fred Fortner on Jan. 30, 1910, in Budapest. He preceded her in death on March
27, 1963. Surviving are two sons, Joseph of Gladwin and Fred of Davison; three
daughters, Elizabeth, of Gladwin, Mrs. Anna Strouse, of Chicago, and Mrs. Emma
Caldwell, of Santa Anna, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-5/1969 Column 5 Page 1. ELIZABETH H. FORTNER
(25 SEP 1917 - 28 APRIL 2003) Elizabeth Fortner ,
age 85, of Gladwin died Monday April 28, 2003 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home
following a short illness. She was born to Ferdinand and Clara (Totzel) Fortner
on September 25, 1917 in Cleveland Ohio. Betty was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin. Betty is survived by her brother; Fred Fortner of Davison, her nieces;
Jane (Tim Dicken) Fortner of Beaverton, Marsha Fortner of AuGres, Marianne
(John) Christena of Flint, Cheryl Fortner of Davidson, DeeDee (Norman) Dudley
of Lansing, IL.; Judy (Otto) Kolozsvary of Hammond, In., and Vanessa (Ray)
Finney of Mira Loma, CA., nephews; Dennis (Eula) Fortner of Prescott; Fred Jr.
(Cynthia) Fortner of Davidson; Richard (Becky) Fortner of Alvaton, KY., and Leo
(Joyce) Strouse of Spring TX., and several great nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her parents, one brother; Joseph and two sisters; Emma and her
twin sister Ann. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 30, 2003 at the
Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Ronald Vredeveld officiating. Burial will be at
Highland Cemetery. The family request memorials to Heartland Hospice. FRED FERDINAND
FORTNER, SR (18 JULY 1885 27 MARCH 1963) RITES FRIDAY FOR FRED FORTNER SR. Fred Fortner Sr., 77, died early Wednesday morning at the Jodeman Nursing
Home in West Branch after a long illness. Born in Austria-Hungary on July 18,
1885, he was married to the former Clara Totsl on January 30, 1910. Surviving include his wife, Clara; two sons, Joseph, of Gladwin, and
Fred, of Davison; three daughters, Elizabeth, of Gladwin, Mrs. Anna Strouse, of
Chicago, and Mrs. Emma Caldwell, of Santa Anna, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the Hall Funeral Home Friday, March 29,
at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-27/1963 Column 6 Page 1. BELLE (WELDON) FOSTER
(23 MAY 1893 17 AUG 1981) Mrs. Belle Foster, 88, of 307 Sherman St., Gladwin, died Monday Aug 17,
at her home following a short illness. Born in Colfax Township Huron County on May 23 1893 she came to Gladwin
County as a child. Mrs. Foster was a waitress and retired in 1958. She was married to Benjamin Scott in 1912 and he died Aug 12, 1913. In
1917 she married Charles A Foster and he preceded her in death April 23, 1943. Surviving are 3 daughters, Dorothy Scott and Mrs. Margie Fleming of
Gladwin and Mrs. Ruth Rabb of Detroit and son Charles Jr. of Gladwin, one
step-daughter, Mrs. Delpha Browne of Dearborn, 8 grandchldren, 3 great
grandchildren and 4 great-great granchildren. Services will b e held Thursday at 1 p.m. form the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 8-19/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2. CHARLES A. FOSTER (7
JUNE 1863 - 23 APRIL 1943) CHARLES A. FOSTER
DIES HERE FRIDAY Charles A. Foster, 79, former rural mail
carrier here, died at his home in Gladwin Friday, following an illness of
several years. Mr. Foster was a pioneer Gladwin county resident and served as
rural mail carrier out of Gladwin for 26 years. Born June 7, 1863, in Sarnia,
Ontario, he was married to Miss Ida Belle Wood in 1888. In the same year the
Fosters came to Gladwin and settled here. Two daughters were born to them, Mrs.
Ruth Rabb and Mrs. Marjorie Fleming, now of Detroit. Mrs. Foster died in 1912
and in 1917 Mr. Foster was married to Mrs. Belle Scott, who survives. Three
daughters were born to them --- Mrs. Mabel Faulds, of Detroit; Mrs. Yulah
Slabik and Mrs. Delpha Brown, of Dearborn. Other survivors include a brother, Wilson
Foster, of Bay City; a sister, Mrs. D. Hiliker, of Evart; a step-daughter, Miss
Dorothy Scott of Gladwin; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Rev. Floyd N. Drake, of the Gladwin Methodist Church, officiated at funeral
services at the Hall Funeral Home Monday at 1 p.m. The services were under the
auspices of the Gladwin I.O.O.F. lodge of which Mr. Foster was a member for 31
years. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1943
Column - 6 Page - 1 EDITH RUTH (JOHNSON)
FOSTER (27 JUNE 1869 - 2 MARCH 1932) MRS. ISAAC FOSTER Edith Ruth Foster, wife of Isaac Foster
surrendered to the grim reaper Wednesday morning after having suffered several
years of illness, the result of a complication of diseases. For the past 11
months she has been bravely fighting for life, but was able to make no
permanent gaips. She was born June 27, 1869, the daughter of Warren T. and Belvia
S. Johnson, at Ionia, and at an early age her parents removed from that city to
a homestead in northern Clare county from which place she removed with them in
1878 to then the new village of Cedar, (now Gladwin). They took up their
residence on west side of the river, in a log residence, which has since been
moved. The log barns used in connection with the farm are still in existence. The Johnsons were prominently identified
with the early life of the community. After their arrival her father was active
in securing the organization of a school district. A school year was opened in
the office of the register of deeds. Miss Ella I. Spayth was made teacher and
for many months Mrs. Foster was the only pupil, pending the erection of a
one-room building for school purposes. In the latter part of the 80's a
four-room school building was built, of which Mrs. Foster was a teacher and
many Gladwin people were among her pupils. Many of her former pupils have been
callers at her residence since she became afflicted wiht her illness. On Nov. 26, 1890, she was married to Isaac
Foster, by the Rev. A. A. Stephens an M. E. pastor, who was a recent caller at
her house. Tow children were born from the union, Caryl Foster Johnson,
principal in the Branch county normal and Dorothy Foster Sharrar, Houston,
Texas, who were with her at the time of her death and with her husband most
deeply mourn her loss. In the social affairs of the city she
maintained a deep interest, even to the time of her death, although compelled
by illness to relinquish active participation. Her friends were many and their
generous sympathy and kind deeds are acknowleged with heartfelt gratitude by
her family. She was active in the organization and
building of the M. E. church which was regarded by Gladwin people at the time
as a necessity. She was a charter member of the Ladies of the Maccabees, which
membership continued to her death. She was an active member of the Gladwin
Woman's club, served as president, and was interested in all its doings. She
was also a member of the Ben Hur society and a member of the O.E.S. Her family grieves; but rejoices in her
blameless life, her loyal devotion and her never swerving fidelity. The last
rites will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday, March 4, and
will be conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, commencing at two p.m. "She went away, and home was strangely
still; The skey grew yet more dull and gray, The birds ne'er sung such
cheerless measures till She went away." Gladwin County Record dated
03-03/1932 Column - 6 Page 1 GLEN EUGENE FOSTER (25 JAN 1930 - 18 APR 2008) GLEN EUGENE FOSTER Glen E. Foster, of
Gladwin passed away April 18, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. He
was born Jan. 25, 1930 to Orvil and Myrtle (Treece) Foster in Flint, Michigan.
Glen married Ramona McCray June 3, 1959 in
Gladwin. Glen was a laborer at
Magline in Pinconning; he retired in 2000. He had lived in Gladwin County most
of his life. he was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Surviving are his
wife, Ramona Foster of Gladwin; three daughters, Jo Ann Foster of Gladwin,
Cathy (Russell) Fruchey of Beaverton and Susan Foster of Gladwin; two sons,
James (Toni) Foster of Gladwin and Rodney (Lisa) Foster of Gladwin; 13
grandchildren, Gregory, George, Geoff, Ashley, Stacie, Tracie, Rick,
Alexandria, Adeysia, Jonah, Aynslie, Cassie and Colton; and his best friends,
Tom and Sharon Kuerbitz. He was predeceased by his parents. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial
was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions will be used
according to the family. Gladwin County Record dated 4-23/2008 Column - 5 Page
- 2. IDA BELL (WOOD)
FOSTER (4 AUG 1886 - 25 DEC 1912) Ida Belle, wife of
Charles A. Foster, died at their home in this city, Dec. 25, after several
weeks of intense suffering from an internal cancer, with which she had been
afflicted for some time. Mrs. Foster was born
in South Onondaga, N. Y., and when an infant came to Memphis, Mich., with her
parents. She was married at that place to Charles A. Foster, June 30, 1888, and
they came to Gladwin in November of that years, and have since resided here. To
them three children were born, all of whom are living as follows: Mrs. Mable
Wylie of Detroit; Misses Yulah and Delphi, at home. Funeral services were
held at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. M. Hayward, and interment took
place in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Foster was highly esteemed by a large circle
of friends, to whom her kindly cheerful manner made her a favorite. And thus
another of the first residents has passed away. Gladwin County Record dated
1-2/1913 Column - 3 Page - 1. JUDGE ISAAC FOSTER
(21 DEC 1866 - 7 MAY 1933) EDITORAL REPRINTED
FROM THE MIDLAND REPUBLICAN JUDGE FOSTER OF THE
GLADWIN RECORD--- A few days ago a gentleman sat in our office
discussing the trials and tribulations of the newspaper business. He had played
the part of a lawyer, judge, postmaster, and newspaperman in his community for
half a century. Although he was tired of the battle, physically ill, he talked
cheerfully and hopefully of the outlook for the future. That man was Judge Isaac Foster of The
Gladwin Record. Today he knows the Great Secret. He has advanced beyond earthly
power of communication. He was intensely human and had a brand of
dry wit which was always interesting. Judge Foster had seen enough of the world
and its troubles so that nothing greatly agitated him; he always appeared
serene. At the same time he always had the patience to listen to the other
fellow's story and do so sympathetically. He was the kind of person who could
overlook one's shortcomings for friendship's sake. The Foster brothers, Isaac and Eugene, were
quite alike in many respects. They had quiet, retiring dispositions; fast
friends and few enemies. The Gladwin community has been given something very
definate through their labors. A number of years ago Eugene passed along and
now his brother has joined him. Both have contributed considerably to the
community in which they lived. They were honest, and up-right in character and
worked hard for their county. That they were held in high respect is perhaps
best attested by the many positions of honor and trust bestowed upon them. Judge Foster is the kind of man who makes
"home town America" a delightful place in which to live. He
thoroughly enjoyed and loved his spot in the sun, although he shied away from
the spectacular. He was an enthusiastic booster fo rhis home community and
thought the less pleasant things better unsaid. It is with great regret that we give up such
human contacts. Gladwin County Record dated Column - 4 Page - 1 JUDGE ISAAC FOSTER
DIES SUCCUMBS SUNDAY
MORNING AT SAGINAW AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS DEATH TERMINATES HALF
CENTURY OF SERVICE TO GLADWIN COMMUNITY BY: PHILLIP T. RICH "We are all
travelers in what John Buyan called the wilderness of this world... and the
best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." - Robert Louis
Stevenson. While a gentle spring rain pattered down
Tuesday they laid Isaac Foster, publisher of The Gladwin Record, and prominent
in public life in Gladwin County for half a century, at rest atop a hill
overlooking his beloved city. Business activities ceased while hundreds
attended the final rites to pay their respects. Like his brother, Eugene, the Record, editor
had spent his last days in arduous labor. He was stricken suddenly ill on
Sunday evening upon returning form the trout festival at West Branch Tuesday he
was removed to the Saginaw General Hospital where an operation was performed
the next day. While he rallied and seemed to throw off the uremic poisioning
which had set in, he was unable to withstand the shock, severity of the ailment
and Saturday lapsed into unconsciousness. The end came Sunday morning at 1:15. Although friends had sensed his failing
health for some time and believed it at least partially due to an accident in
which he was involved about two years ago, they had not realized that such a
critical climax was impending. He had been actively engaged in work at the
Record office until Saturday night. Sunday, May 2, with his sister Miss Jessie
L. Foster and Miss Leelah Greer he went to West Branch, driving his own car. During the trout festival he enjoyed a visit
with Rev. and Mrs. Herbert A. Wilson, old friends who are stationed at that
place. On his way back the first symptoms were noticed. Mr. Foster was widely
known throughtout the state. He had been prominent in his own county in
politics since an early day and was held in high esteem in party councils of
the Michigan Republican organization. Messages of condolence poured in on the
family as soon as it had been announced in state papers Monday that Mr. Foster
was dead. Among these was a message form Frank Fitzgerald, secretary of state
and ranking Republican in the present administration. Among those prominent in
public life ot attend the funeral were Representative Donald E. Sias of Midland
and Senator Ben Carpenter of Harrison, who made a special trip from Lansing to
Gladwin for the funeral Tuesday. The funeral services were held at the
Methodist Episcopal church following a prayer at the home and were presided
over by Rev. Leroy M. Whitney. He gave a eulogy in which, he praised the work
of Mr. Foster in the community. Interment then took place at Highland cemtery
at the outskirts of Gladwin overlooking the Cedar river and city. Few men have led a more varied public career
than Isaac Foster and his brother Eugene. They had each served their community
in almost every capacity and had long been in public favor, holding numerous
offices of honor and trust. Isaac had been postmaster, probate judge,
register of deeds, school commissioner to say nothing of a prominent lawyer and
editor while; his brother, who predeceased him, had been mayor for many years,
a member of the constitutional convention in 1908, state senator, city clerk,
member of the board of education, postmaster. The latter learned the printing
trade in Midland and the former family home was in Freeland, where their
parents are now buried. The brothers have headed the Republican county
committee since 1882. Isaac taking the post vacated upon the death of his
brother October 2, 1928. Mr. Foster was so stunned by the death of
his wife about a year ago following a prolonged illness, that he has since been
in rather delicate health. In spite of this he became aroused during the last
campaign and visited most of the precincts in Gladwin County. Throughtout the
Tenth district he was considered as an able lawyer, a fair judge and a friend
to be desired. He was born December 21, 1866 near Syracuse,
N. Y. and came to Michigan at the age of three with his mother, joining his
father, Edwin Foster, who had come to the state a short time and located in
Midland County. He was perhaps one of the earliest settlers. His father entered
the ministry and later was located at Cass City, Tuscola, Watrousville,
Bridgeport and Freeland. At these places, Isaac attended the schools, later at
Capac he finished his elementary education. He became interested in law and
graduated from the University of Michigan in 1895. After his father's death in 1880 he came ot
Gladwin to make his permanent home and joined his brother Eugene, who had
started The Gladwin County Record in 1878, when the city was merly a lumbering
village. On July 4, 1884 it was announced that the Record would be published by
the co-partnership of Foster Brothers. This arrangement continued until
Eugene's death. Miss Jessie L. Foster, a sister, became a partner in 1931 and
is still associated with the business. Upon completing his law course Mr.
Foster came to Gladwin and became the junior member of the firm of Campbell
& Foster. In November 1890 he was married to Miss
Edith Ruth Johnson, who passed away March 2, 1932. Two daughters survive this
union: Mrs. Caryl F. Johnson, principal of the Branch County Normal, and Mrs.
L. M. Sharrar of Houston, Texas. Both were at his bedsides at the time of
death. He was appointed postmaster of the city during the Harrison
administration and served for four terms. In 1916 he was elected probate judge,
which post he held for 12 years. He was secretary of the school board for several
years, had been register of deeds and county school-commissioner. Mr. Foster
was a member of the Masonic lodge and also belonged to several other faternal
orders. He had a keen interest in social activities and supported all community
projects of merit. Those from out of the city who were present
for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Sharrar, Miss Fannnie Sharrar, Mrs.
Barnes of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bradley, and John , Wendell, and Lucille
Bradley, Judge Ralph J. Hyde, Rep. Don E. Sias and Philip T. Rich all of
Midland; Harry Converse and R. J. Crandell of Standish; Wm Ross, Ron Ross,
David Ross, Frank Niggeman, Wm. Herrideen and L. J. Budge, all of Beaverton,
and Frank I. Wixom of Edenville. Dr. F. E. Myers, Glenn W. Wagar, Archie Graham,
Clark Sischo, R. J. Smith and D. C. Black acted as pall-bearers. Mrs. Arthur
Harrold sang "Sleep, Beloved, Sleep" and "At the End of the
Long, Long Road." accompanied by Miss Virginia Clendening. Proclamation The city of Gladwin mourns the loss of Isaac
Foster, one of its pioneers in business and the profession of law, who was ever
active in promoting the prosperity of the town and diligent in its public
affairs. His death occured Sunday, May 7, 1933, and the last sad rites will be
held from Gladwin M. E. church Tueday, May 9, 1933, at 1:30 p.m. It is fitting
that his friends and neighbors pay respect to his memory. I therefore, proclaim
that all business places and public offices within the city be closed form 1:30
to 3:30 p.m. of that day, while the citizens of Gladwin bow with respect at the
bier of one with whom they have been associated for so many years. L. J.
Herder, Mayor Gladwin County Record dated 05-11/1933 Column's - 5, 6 & 7
Page - 1 JAMES H. FOSTER (1
AUG 1832 - 7 DEC 1898) The death of Mr.
Foster occurred within a few hours after the announcement of the death of Mr.
Church. While the death of the latter was no doubt caused by old age, Mr.
Foster's was caused by neuralgia of the heart, super-induced by an injury to
one of his fingers which had been jammed a few days previous, and perhaps
hastened by the shock of the unexpected announcement of the death of Mr.
Church. Mr. Foster was born in Wayne county,
Michigan, August 1, 1832, where he resided until his 12th year, when he became
a resident of Eaton county, where he was employed in agricultural pursuits
until 1865. He was married in 1862 at Lansing to Harriet Jones, who was the
first white child born in Lansing. She died in 1870, leaving four children,
three of whom are living, viz., Fred A., Mrs. Robert Croskery and Mrs. Bert
Lewis, one being dead, viz., May, who was married to Frank E. Atchinson. Four
years after the death of his first wife Mr. Foster was married a second time at
St. Louis, Mich., to Lydia Eldridge, who survives him. In 1865 Mr. Foster
engaged in mercantile business at St. Louis, where he resided until 1882, when
he sold his business there, and moved to Gladwin with his family and engaged in
the hardware business, residing here and continuing theirin until his death.
Here he built a fine home and established a successful business. Mr. Foster was
not an office seeker but when called upon by his fellow citizens, as he was
frequently, he served them faithfully and honorably in public positions. Mr.
Foster had two brothers and a sister, none of whom are living. The history covered by these pioneers is of
great interest. Both saw Michigan develop into statehood. Mr. Church saw
Gladwin county pass from a wild lumbering region to the present prosperous
farming community, while Mr. Foster experienced the same changes in other parts
of the state. Messrs. Church and Foster were widely known
and highly esteemed. They were both the soul of honor. Both were enthusiatic
Masons and members of Gladwin lodge F. & A. M., under whose auspices their
funeral services were held, an account of which was published in the RECORD of
last week. Following is a copy of the "MASONIC ROLL" read at the graves: "Since the gavel fell that closed our
last regular meeting two brothers whom we all respected, loved and honored have
fallen beneath the burdens of the day; two brothers good and true have been
summoned from among us to render an accout to the Grand Master on high. "BROTHERS JAMES HENRY FOSTER and HENRY
B. CHURCH are dead, and yet they live, for good men never die; their thoughts,
their deeds, their aspirations, their examples, remain with us, and kindle
within our hearts that brotherly love, of which their lives are emblematical. "It might be said of them, as of our
ancient brothers, they were eminent patrons of and perfect parallels, in
Masonary; their lives have been marked by all those virtues which mark a Mason,
and of whom we can well say, let us emulate their amiable and virtuous conduct,
their unfeigned piety to their God, and their inflexible fidelity to their
trust. "BROTHER JAMES HENRY FOSTER *** was
made a Mason, March 18, 1867, at St. Louis, Gratiot county, passed March 28,
same year, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason April 18
following. Being a very devoted Mason he was afterwards elected master, and was
re-elected for a number of years. In 1876 being desirous of a further knowledge
of Masonry he took the chapter degrees and became a Royal Arch Mason, and was
twice elected high priest of the chapter which he joined, *** Gladwin lodge was
organized in 1890. Our brother, although still a member of St. Louis lodge, was
a faithful attendant and participant until January 16, 1894, when he became a
member. "BROTHER HENRY B. CHURCH *** was made a
Mason at Brookly, Macoomb county, in 1845. Upon the organization of Armada
lodge he became a charter member, and was appointed its first master. He was
also a charter member of the lodges at Evart and Gladwin, and was first master
of the Gladwin lodge, filling the place two terms. Gladwin County Record dated
12-23/1898 Column - 2 Page - 4 MYRTLE I. (TREECE)
FOSTER (21 MAR 1897 3 OCT 1944) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. O. B. FOSTER Mrs. Myrtle I. Foster, 47, of Winegars, died Tuesday, October 3,
following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home
Sunday with the Rev. John R. Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland
cemetery. Mrs. Foster was born in Crawford county on March 21, 1897. She was the
wife of O.B. Foster, who has been employed as carpenter and cabinet-maker at
the Ward lumber yard here for the past several years. The Fosters came to
Gladwin county in 1937. Surviving are her husband and one son, Glen Foster. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-11/1944 Column 8 Page 1. ORVAL BRADFORD FOSTER
(19 FEB 1883 6 FEB 1964) SERVICES HELD FOR O.
B. FOSTER Funeral services were held Sunday at the
Hall Funeral Home at 2 p.m. for Orval B. Foster, 80, of Hay Township, who died
at his home following a long illness. Allen T. Parker officiated and burial was
in Highland Cemetery. A retired carpenter, he was born on Feb. 19, 1883, in
Missouri, and came to Gladwin County from Flint in 1937. For many years he was
employed at the Frank E. Ward lumber yard. He was married to the former Myrtle
Treece on July 8, 1923, and she preceded him in death in October, 1944. He was
a member of Masonic Lodge Durant No. 533 in Flint. Surviving is one son, Glen, of Hay Township;
a sister, Mrs. Nora Degen, of Ft. Smith, Ark.; and one granddaughter. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-12/1964 Column - 5 Page - 1 RUBY FOSTER (1918 -
1918) MARTHA FOULKES (1 FEB
1869 - 23 MAY 1907) Mrs. Foulkes was aged 38 years, 3 months and 22 days. She came from
England nine years ago, and has lived in Gladwin less than a year, in which
time she made many friends who held her in high regard. Her husband and two
daughters in the bloom of girlhood have the sincere sympathy of the community
in their great bereavement. In her younger days Mrs. F. was an active worker of the church in England
(Ashton ander-Lyne) and a singer in the choir, where her father and brother are
now church wardens, but of late years her heart trouble hindered her enjoying
singing. Funeral services were held Saturday in the M. E. church, in charge of Mr.
Powell. The casket was covered with black broadcloth, and within lined with
white silk flowers given by the Ladies Guilds of Gladwin and Pinconning, also
by Mrs. Bordens pupils, Mrs. Pettit and Mrs. Suylandt. The pallbearers were
Judge Smith, Dr. Burch, W. H. Daw, C. B. Wilmot, M. E. Raymond and Thomas
Moore. Rev. W. Mitchell of West Branch officiated. The choir sang the burial
chant most touchingly and the church was decorated with placts by sympathizers.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-30/1907 Column 5 Page 1. ALICE E. (WILDER)
FOUTCH (27 MAY 1847 1 JUNE 1922) Alice Wilder Fouch died June 1, 1922, after a few days illness, aged 75
years and five days. Alice Wilder was born at Union City, Michigan, May 27,
1847, and was married to Christopher C. Fouch at her parental home in Isabella
county, in August, 1866, and moved to Gladwin in 1877. She was the mother of 11
children, five of whom are living. Mrs. John A. Struble of Durand and Miss Abby
Fouch of Gladwin were in attendance at the funeral and the remainder of the
children were unable to be present. She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star and L.O.T.M.,
for many years a member of the Presbyterian church, but recently became a
member of the M. E. church. While visiting at the home of her nephew, Archie B.
Foutch, Decoration day, she was taken suddenly ill and passed away June 1,
1922. Services were held at the residence of Archie B. Foutch, Saturday
morning, June 3, at 10 oclock, conducted J. F. Brown, and at the grave by Rev.
E. T. Smith followed by the burial services of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-8/1922 Column 3 Page 5. ARCHIE FOUTCH (8 DEC
1864 19 SEP 1950) From
the Gladwin County Record --- September 20, 1950 ARCHIE
FOUTCH DIES TUESDAY MORNING Archie
B. Foutch, 85, a well-known Gladwin county pioneer, passed away on Tuesday
morning, September 19, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George D. Gilbert, of
Gwinn. Mr. Foutch was born on December 8, 1864 in Isabella county and came to
Gladwin in 1881. On November 13, 1889 he was married to Miss Maggie McVeigh,
who preceded him in death ten years ago. Since selling his farm, west of
Gladwin, he has lived at the home of his daughter, Mrs Lyman Kerswill. Surviving
are two sons, Jay B. Foutch, of Belleville and Clayton D. Foutch, of Wyandotte;
three daughters, Mrs. Lyman Kerswill, of Gladwin, Mrs. Ovid Murray, of Detroit
and Mrs. George Gilbert, of Gwinn; one brother, Rich, Right, Bliss and Victor
Foutch, all of Gladwin; also three half sisters, Mrs. Lettie Wilcox, of Clare
County, Mrs. Vie Wing, of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Joy Shaw, of Gladwin. Funeral
services will be held from the Gladwin Methodist church on Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock with the Rev. John R. Scott officiating. Burial will be in the
Highland cemetery, under the auspices of the Gladwin Lodge I.O.O.F. of which
Mr. Foutch had been a member for the past 60 years. ARDATH FOUTCH (1929 -
1929) AUDREY B. (JOHNSON)
FOUTCH (9 NOV 1885 - 29 OCT 1959) LONG ILLNESS TAKES
MRS. FOUTCH Funeral services were held last Sunday at 2
p.m. at the Bethel Methodist Church, for Mrs. Audrey B. Foutch, 74, who died at
her home on Thursday after an illness of one and one-half years. The Rev.
Leonaard Washmuth officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. A resident of Gladwin County for 54 years,
the former Audrey Johnson was born November 9, 1884, in Fostoria, Ohio, and was
married to Rich Foutch on May 22, 1915, in Gladwin. Survivors include her husband, Rich; one
son, Richard; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Juneac; a brother, Rex Johnson, all of
Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Ardene Sharp of Gladwin and Mrs. Dulcie DeShone of
Saginaw; and five grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-04/1959 Column - 7 Page - 1 BLISS FOUTCH (6 JAN
1900 - 23 OCT 1968) Funeral services were
held Friday for Bliss Foutch, 68, who died Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Cheboygan
Community Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Foutch was born Jan. 6, 1900,
in Gladwin County and had been a lifetime resident of the county. He was a
farmer until his retirement because of illness. Survivors include three brothers, Rich,
Right, and Victor, all of Gladwin; and one sister, Mrs. Burton Shaw (Joy) of
Gladwin. The Rev. Charles Allen officiated at the services held at the Hall
Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. (Continued on Page 2)
? {Do not see Continuation?} Gladwin County Record
dated 10-30/1968 Column - 3 Page - 1 CHARLES WILDER FOUTCH
(? - 27 JAN 1907) Charles Wilder, young son of Mr. and Mrs.
Squire Fouch, died at their home in Chicago last Sunday. The body was brought
to Gladwin Wednesday for interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-31/1907 Column - 4 Page - 1 CHRISTOPHER C. FOUTCH
(1837 - 21 APRIL 1900) DEATH
OF C.C. FOUCH ANOTHER
PIONEER CALLED TO HIS LONG HOME. MASONIC
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD MONDAY LARGE ATTENDANCE. The death of C.C. Fouch took place last
Saturday afternoon. He had been wasting away from consumption for some time,
and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Fouch was one of the earliest residents
of Gladwin, and but few persons are now residing in the corporation who were
here when he came here. In 1877 he came here and engaged in the merchantile
business, continuing therein until 1881, since which time he has principally
looked after his real estate interests. When Mr. Fouch came to Gladwin, there
was no railroad or stage running to the place, the usual outlet being via road,
not a very good one, to Loomis, on the F. & P.M. road. There was only one
mail a week, and that very small, carried on horseback. The population of the
county was less than a thousand, and the village of Gladwin contained only a
few families. Mr Fouch was a prominent factor in public affairs, and served
with credit and ability in many official positions. In accordance with his wishes funeral
services held Monday were conducted by Gladwin lodge F. & A.M., of which he
was a member. Rev. J. S. DeLong offered prayer at the house, a hymn was sung,
and at the grave the principal Masonic service was conducted. A large number
followed the remains to their last resting place in Highland cemetery. At the
grave was read the following "Masonic roll": "Brother
Christopher C. Fouch was born in Burns township, Fairfield county, Ohio, in
1837, being the first child of Jonathan and Rebekah Fouch. He departed this
life on Saturday, April 21, 1900, at his residence in this city. Mr. Fouch had
been a resident of Gladwin since 1877, and had witnessed its growth from a few
families to the present. He came to Michigan with his parents in his twentieth
year. From his nineteenth to his twenty-ninth years he engaged in teaching in
Ohio and Michigan, excepting one year's service in the army, from which his
health was greatly impaired. In 1866 he was elected to the office of clerk and
register of deeds of Isabella county. Having been admitted to the bar, he moved
to Clare county and was elected prosecuting attorney three terms in succession.
In Gladwin county he filled the offices of
judge of probate, prosecuting attorney two terms, circuit-court commissioner,
county school examiner and secretary of the board of examiners several years,
supervisor of Grout township, justice of the peace a number of years, and minor
offices. Mr. Fouch was also engaged in the merchantile business a number of
years in Clare county, and during the first years of his residence in Gladwin
county. For several years he has been in declining health, and a few years
since moved to Alabama to try a southerd clime. His health not improving he
returned to Gladwin about a year ago, since which time his health has steadily
failed. "Christopher C. Fouch was made a Mason in Wabon lodge, No. 305,
Mt. Pleasant, in 1870. He took the chapter degrees in the same year, and the
order of Knighthood at Big Rapids, Pilgrim Commandery, No. 23. He was also Master
of Corning lodge at Farwell. "In January, 1890, he became a charter member
of Gladwin lodge, No. 397, on its organization, and was first master of the
lodge. He has been a member of this lodge since its organization, except during
his absence in the south, but upon his return united therewith, although his
health has not permitted his attendance. He was a devoted and zealous Mason,
and one of the most ardent workers in the upbuilding of Gladwin lodge. Source:
Gladwin County Record dated 04-27/1900 Column - 3 Page - 1 PVT CO A 15 MI INF
CIVIL WAR CLARE WILDER FOUCH (5
DEC 1904 27 JAN 1907) Owing to incompleteness of former notice the following is published:
Clare Wilder Fouch, aged 2 years, 1 month and 22 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Squire Fouch, died at their home in Chicago, Sunday, Jan 27. The cause of death
was scarlet fever and complication of irritation of the meninges of the brain.
Interment at Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 2-21/1907 Column 3 Page
1. CLAUDE FOUCH (1895 -
4 FEB 1904) Died, Feb. 4, at Dover, Claude Fouch, son of
Mrs. W. H. Moore, aged eight years. The body was interred in Highland cemetery
in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1904 Column - 2 Page - 4 EDNA (WRIGHT) FOUCH
(? - ?) SQUIRE FOUCH (JUN
1879 - 1965) CLAYTON DEWITT FOUTCH
(13 MAY 1904 - 29 JULY 1963) CLAYTON FOUTCH RITES
THURSDAY Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Clayton Dewitt Foutch, 59, who died Monday at
the Jodeman Nursing Home in West Branch following an illness of several months.
The Rev. A. F. Niemann will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Born on May 13, 1904, in Gladwin, he spent
many of his early years in Gladwin. He was the younger son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. A. B. Foutch, and had been employed as a carpenter. Survivors include one brother, Jay B., of
Milan; three sisters, Mrs. Lyman (Ethel) Kerswill, of Gladwin, Mrs. Ovid (Eva)
Murray, of Fenton, and Mrs. George (Allie) Gilbert, of Gwinn; and a step-son,
David Kebler, of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 07-31/1963 Column - 3
Page - 1 IRVING E. FOUTCH (19
NOV 1861 - 15 MARCH 1953) RITES TODAY FOR
IRVING E. FOUTCH WAS ONE OF COUNTY'S
WELL-KNOWN MEN FOR 75 YEARS Irving E. Foutch, 91, died Sunday forenoon
at Dubey's Convalescent Home, following a four months illness. Funeral services
are being held this afternoon from the Gladwin Methodist Church, at 2 p.m. with
the Rev. F. E. Voller, of the Free Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will
be in Highland cemetery. Mr. Foutch was one of the county's long time
residents, having come here 76 years ago from Isabella county where he was born
Nov. 19, 1861. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. David Foutch. When he first came to Gladwin in 1877, he
worked for eight years in the C. C. Foutch general store, followed by 20 years
in his own grocery store. He married Delilah Robbins in March, 1886, and they
made their home in the county continuosly except for two years, 1889-90, when
they homesteaded a farm in Ontonagon county. Mrs. Foutch passed away in 1947.
There were no children. Mr. Foutch was sheriff from 1903 to 1906 and
served as supervisor from Sage township for some years. At one time he operated
a saw and shingle mill at Edenville. For 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Foutch owned a
restaurant in Gladwin, retiring about 15 years ago. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lettie
Wilcox, Clare, Mrs. Vie Wing, Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Joy Shaw, Gladwin; four
brothers, Rich, Right, Bliss and Victor, all of Gladwin. Gladwin business
places are closing during the services in tribute to Mr. Foutch. Pallbearers are Mr. Foutch's three brothers,
and three nephews, Clayton Foutch, Ralph Myers and Phillip Servoss. Honorary
bearers are Willard Walton, Jonathon Brown, J. W. Trowbridge, Had Bradley,
Richard J. Smith and Nick Schultz. Gladwin County Record dated 03-18/1953
Column - 1 Page - 1 JAY W. FOUTCH (22 OCT
1873 - 4 JAN 1887) JONATHAN FOUTCH (12
SEP 1815 - 5 MAY 1886) DEATH OF JONATHAN
FOUTCH The death of Jonathan Foutch, expected for
some time past, occurred on Wednesday morning last. Mr. Foutch had been a
sufferer for several months from a tumor, which formed on the back of his neck,
and during the last few weeks had extended around the neck, causing a stoppage
of his breath. Mr. Foutch seemed to endure his suffering patiently. The deceased was born in Lowdan county, Va.,
and at the age of 9 years came with his parents to Fairfield county, Ohio. Here
in due course of time he married Rebecca Cowden, who survives him: As fruit of
their union 13 children were born, 10 of whom are living 7 being married and 3
single and of whom there resides at Gladwin, Christopher C., David D., Grant
G., and Miss Minnie E. Foutch, Mrs. D. H. Servoss and Mrs. E. Robbins. About 30 years ago Mr. Foutch and family
removed to Chippewa township, Isabella county, Mich., where he passed through
the experience of hewing a farm out of the wilderness. About 5 years since he
removed to Gladwin county, where he has since resided. Agriculture has been the
principal pursuit of his life. Personaly Mr. Foutch was of a genial and
public spirited disposition and had many friends. He was also intelligent and
well informed, and remarkably well preserved for a man of his age, having been
almost a stranger of sickness. In politics he was a staunch republican, and in
religion inclined towards the theory of Universalism. The funeral occurred at his residence
yesterday afternoon. Rev. S. C. Tiney preached form Deut. xxxi-14, "Behold
the day approacheth that thou must-die." The services were largely
attended. The remains were interred on the premises. Deceased was aged 70
years, 7 months and 23 days. Gladwin County Record dated 05-07/1886 Column - 6
Page - 5 MAGGIE (McVEIGH)
FOUTCH (10 APR 1863 17 SEP 1940) From
the Gladwin County Record --- September 25, 1940 SERVICES
HELD FRIDAY FORMRS. ARCHIE FOUTCH Maggie
McVeigh Foutch was born at Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada, April 10, 1863, and
passed away at her home in Grout township Tuesday night, September 17. Mrs.
Foutch came to Gladwin in 1886 and engaged in dressmaking before her marriage
to Archie Foutch, November 13, 1889. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Foutch, one daughter, Margaret, having preceded her mother in death, November
13, 1935. After
their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Foutch spent one year in Octanagon county then
returned to Gladwin county and settled on their farm in Grout Township where
they have since resided. Mrs. Foutch was a member of the Gladwin Methodist
Ladies Aid and the Grout BenevolenceSociety. Besides
her husband, Archie Foutch, she leaves to mourn two sons Jay of Pinconning,
Clayton at home and three daughters, Mrs. Lyman Kerswill of Grout township,
Mrs. Ovid Murray of Detroit, and Mrs. George D. Gilbert of Marquette, Michigan;
three brothers, Robert and Joe McVeigh of Maberly, Ontario, and John McVeigh of
Sakatchewan; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bishop of Saskatchewan and Mrs. Annie
Wilmot of Kingston, Ontario; twelve grand-children, besides other relatives and
friends. Funeral
services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin M. E. Church. The Rev. Wayne
Palmer officiated with interment in Highland cemetery. MARGUERITE FOUTCH
(ABT. 1896 - 30 NOV 1934) Rev. Grant L. Jordan
conducted services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie B. Foutch Sunday
afternoon, December 2, at 1:30 for their youngest daughter, Marguerite, who
died Friday, November 30, of pneumonia. Burial took place at Highland cemetery. Besides her parents she is mourned by three
sisters, Mrs. Esther Kerswill of Gladwin, Mrs. Eva Murray, of Detroit, and Mrs.
Allie Gilbert of Gwinn two brothers, Jay Foutch of Pinconning and Clayton
Foutch of Flint. Relatives from out of town who were in
attendance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wesley of Detroit, Mr. and
Mrs. D. H. Servoss and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Service of Mt. Pleasant ( ) of Saginaw, Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Struble of Durand, Mr.s Eugene Field of Standish, Mr. and Mrs. Ovid
Murray of Detroit, Mrs. George D. Gilbert and son of Gwinn, Mr. and Mrs. Jay
Foutch of Pinconning, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Foutch of Flint. Gladwin County
Record dated 12-05/1934 Column - 6 Page - 5 MARQUIS D. FOUTCH (19
APRIL 1853 - 12 APRIL 1929) Marquis D. Foutch,
son of Jonathan Foutch and Rebecca Cowden Foutch, was born in Wood county,
Ohio. April 19, 1853, and died on the old Foutch homestead, April 12, 1929. He
came with his parents to the old homestead in Isabella county, about the year
1856 and has lived in Isabella and Gladwin counties since. He is survived by
three brothers, David and Harrison Foutch of Gladwin and Grant Foutch of
Oregon, and one sister, Mrs. D. H. Servoss of Isabella county, besides many
nieces and nephews. The body was brought to Gladwin Sunday
afternoon where services were held at the Free Methodist church, conducted by
Rev. G. W. Mustard, and the body was laid to rest in the family lot at Highland
cemetery. Relatives who accompanied the body, were Mr.
and Mrs. D. H. Servoss, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Servoss, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Foutch,
Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Stratton and daughter Thedocia. Mr. and Mrs. John
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad, all of Isabella county, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Field of Saginaw. Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1929 Column - 4 Page - 1 MINNIE A. FOUTCH
(1867 - 1943) MINNIE E. FOUTCH
(1851 - 6 DEC 1924) MANY YEARS A RESIDENT
OF GLADWIN HAS PASSED AWAY---WAS A PIONEER MERCHANT HERE. Miss Minnie E. Foutch, old-time resident of
Gladwin, died at her home in this city Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 1924, after a
long illness. Miss Foutch came to Gladwin from Farwell in 1879 and engaged in
dry goods mercantile business in a building on the lot where the McClure
Stevens office stands, continuing in the business until 1888, when it was sold
to Miller Bros., of whom Jerry M. Miller is successor. Previous to coming to
Gladwin she had been a partner with her brother, C. C. Fouch, in a store at
Farwell, and before that time had taught school. Miss Foutch was the daughter of Jonathan and
Rebecca Foutch, and was born in Ohio, where the family resided previous to
moving to Isabella county. The parents also made their home in Gladwin previous
to their death. She was one of a family of 13 children, of whom five are living
as follows: Four brothers, David D. and Harrison Foutch of Gladwin, D. Foutch
of Mount Pleasant, and Grant in the west; and one sister, Mrs D. H. Servoss of
Mount Pleasant, besides many nephews and nieces. After retiring from active business she
spent much time in hunting and fishing, of which she was fond, spent summers at
her cottage on the Sugar, and was in Florida several winters. Failing health
prevented continuance of these pleasures for several years past. Miss Foutch
was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church, St. Paul's Guild, and a charter
member of White Clover chapter No. 84, O.E.S. of Gladwin. She was always to be
depended upon to exert her influence for the right and to fulfill every
agreement. Funeral services were held at the home
Monday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. E. R. Stevenson, rector of St. John's Episcopal
church at Midland. Burial took place in Highland cemetery beside her parents.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1924 Column - 6 Page - 1 RAY B. FOUTCH (3 MAY
1914 - 4 MARCH 1955) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO
RAY FOUTCH Funeral services were held Sunday at the
Hall Funeral Home for Ray B. Foutch, 40, who passed away Mar. 4 after a long
illnes. E. P. Lake of the Church of Christ officiated and burial was in
Highland cemetery. Mr. Foutch, the son of Harrison and Jennie Foutch, was born
in Sage township, May 3, 1914. He spent all his life in Gladwin county. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jennie
Vail of Gladwin, five brothers, Earl of Freemont, Lawrence and O. D. of Flint
and Floyd and Ross of Mt. Pleasant; three sisters, Mrs. Lila Adams of Mt. Pleasant,
Mrs. Inez Wiechec of Chicago and Mrs. Irene Malloy of Chicago. A brother and
sister preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record dated 03-09/1955 Column - 8
Page - 1 REBECCA (COWDEN)
FOUTCH (14 JULY 1820 - 8 SEP 1896) RICH ROBINSON FOUTCH (22 OCT
1894 - 1 DEC 1972) Rich R. Foutch, 78,
of Gladwin, died Friday, December 1, at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital,
following a short illness. Born October 22, 1894, in Gladwin. Mr. Foutch had
been a life-long resident of the county. He and the former Audrey Johnson were
married in Gladwin May 22, 1915. She preceded him in death October 29, 1959. He
was a veteran of World War I and was a farmer until his retirement. Mr. Foutch
was a charter member of the Cedar River Riding Club, a fancier of good riding
horses and was a familiar figure on Gladwin streets with his horse. Surviving are one son, Richard of Harrison;
one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Juneac of Gladwin; two brothers, Right and Victor,
both of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Joy Shaw of Rose City; six grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall
Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery. PFC BTRY F FLD ARTY
WWI RIGHT COWDEN FOUTCH
(5 AUG 1896 - 12 JULY 1979) Right C. Foutch, 82,
of 5126 Zeimer Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, July 12, at his home. Born
in Gladwin on August 5, 1896, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Foutch was a
retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Skeels
Baptist Church and the World War I Barracks. Mr. Foutch and the former Frances
Hokenmyer were married on February 14, 1920, in Alma. She preceded him in death
on October 13, 1976. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Donna
Glasgow, Mrs. Al (Betty) Edick and Mrs. Larry (Beverly) Robinson of Gladwin and
Mrs. Zeph (Rosalie) Phillips of Saginaw; 4 sons, Frank of Gladwin, Louis of
Lansing, Dennis and Ronald of Midland; one brother, Victor of Wyoming; 25
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A sister, Florence Foutch, also preceded
him in death. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m., from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1979
Column - 4 Page - 2 SGT US ARMY WWI FRANCIS W. FOX (12
FEB 1888 - 18 FEB 1934) FRANCIS W. FOX DIES Francis W. Fox, a farmer of Arthur township, Clare county, died February
18 at the U. of M. hospital, Ann Arbor, where he had been taken a few days
before for treatment. He was born February 12, 1888, at Hillsdale, came to
Clare county when a young lad and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. William
Pickerin until his marriage to Miss Mary Holec, who survives him with six
children, Margaret, William, James, Doris, Victor and Lee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. at the
Church of Sacred Heart, conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann, followed by burial at
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-1/1934 Column 3 Page 1. LUELLA JANE (TRIPP)
FOX (22 FEB 1898 22 MARCH 1976) Mrs. LuElla J. Fox, 78, of Sage Township, died Monday, March 22, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home. Born in Guilford, N. Y., on February 22, 1898, she came
to Gladwin County in 1971. Mrs. Fox graduated from Teachers College in Norwich,
N.Y., in 1918. She taught in New York State and worked as a home counselor with
Westinghouse in Detroit until her retirement in 1960. The former LuElla Tripp, she was married to Kenneth Fox on July 25, 1919.
He preceded her in death in 1942. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mildred C.
Phillips of Gladwin; two sons, Kenneth of St. Clair Shores and John of Warren;
one sister; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral
Home. The Rev. Ronald Waterstradt officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-24/1976 Column 5 Page 2. MARY FOX (1906 -
1979) KYLE THOMAS
FREIBURGER (18 AUG 1998 - 27 AUG 1998) KYLE T. FREIBURGER Kyle T. Freiburger, 9
days, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998 at Covenant Health Care-Mackinaw
in Saginaw. He was bom Aug. 18, 1998 in Saginaw. Surviving are his
mother, Tracey Elliot of Gladwin; his father, Ronald L. Freiburger Jr. of Gladwin;
grandparents, Donald and Sharlene Pero and Dorothy Elliott, all of Gladwin,
Ronald Sr. and Connie Freiburger of Standish, and Thomas Elliott of Cadillac;
great grandparents, Robert and Eleanor Elliott of East
Jordan, Edward and Alice Casselman, and Gordon and Beverly Avery, all of Clio. Services were held at
1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 9-2/1998 Column 6 Page 2. M. MAE (BALLARD)
FRETZ (11 SEP 1876 - 8 FEB 1971) SERVICES TODAY FOR
MRS. FRETZ Mrs. Mae Ballard Fretz, 94, of 1873 Bard
Road, died Monday, Feb. 8, in the Clare Hospital, following an illness of
several weeks. Born Sept. 11, 1876, in Henry County, Ohio, she was the daughter
of Philip and Mary Ballard, and came to Gladwin County in 1903. Mrs. Fretz was
a music teacher and taught piano in Gladwin, Beaverton, and Ohio. She married
William J. Fretz in Jefferson, Okla., Sept. 24, 1924, and moved to Oklahoma
after her marriage. She returned to Gladwin County last September and made her
home with Mrs. Goldie Ballard. Mr. Fretz died Oct. 12, 1946. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Amy Spike of
Flint; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Goldie Ballard of Gladwin; and two step-children,
Loren Fretz of Jefferson, and Mrs. Anita Brown of Cherryvale, Kan. Funeral services were held (today)
Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mathews Chapel with the Rev. Jack Gray
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 02-10/1971 Column - 7 Page 1 BERNICE (WALKER) RITCHIE-FRIES (28 SEP 1910 18 SEP
1997) Bernice Walker
Ritchie Fries, 86, of Gladwin died Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997 at St. Marys
Medical Center in Saginaw following a long illness. Bernice was born Sept. 28,
1910 in Gladwin County to the late John and Beulah (Farrell) Walker at the
Walker farm in Grout Township. She attended County Normal, graduating in 1927,
and began her teaching career at the Pleasant Valley one room school. She then
attended Central Michigan Teachers College in Mt. Pleasant, where she obtained
her Bachelors and Master Degrees in education and administration. She taught on
and off for 31 years in Gladwin County, at both Gladwin and Beaverton schools.
She served 6 ½ years as Gladwin County Superintendent and taught one year each
in New Mexico and Arizona. She was responsible for introducing special
education into the Gladwin schools. On May 26, 1969
Bernice married Guy C. Ritchie in Gladwin and they moved to Flint. They
returned to the Ritchie farm in Butman Township in 1938. Guy predeceased her
May 26, 1966. She then married Carl C. Fries June 20, 1970 in Gladwin, and he
predeceased her Dec. 17, 1976. Along with her
responsibilities of mother, teacher and farmer; Bernice was a faithful member
of her church; the Order of Eastern Stars; White Clover Chapter #84; Past
Matrons Club; Michigan Farm Bureau; The Gladwin Historical Society; Retired
Teachers Association; and Gladwin Eagles Club Aerie 3292. She was also a tutor,
and a strong supporter of her political party. In 1952 Bernice went to Lansing
to support the Michigan Farm Bureau bill for Slow Moving Vehicle sign
requirements for moving vehicles on the roads. She wrote the Gladwin County
Centennial play which developed her interest into Gladwin Countys history.
Later she compiled and wrote two books on Gladwin Countys history. Those who knew
Bernice say her feeling toward belonging to organizations was very strong; she
felt one must work for them if you belong and do the best for the group that
you possibly can. They say this was evident in every activity and task she
undertook, from reading and studying her Bible to gardening, teaching and
friendships. Survivors include two
sons, Guy Ransford Ritchie of Burton and Gary D. and wife Jaqueline Lee Ritchie
of Gladwin; two sisters, Vera Boeve and Josephine Steele, both of Gladwin; six
grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She is predeceased by one
grandchild; a brother, Graydon Walker; and three sisters, Romaine Walker,
Delilia Culberson and Marion Juneac. Funeral services were
held Monday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Gladwin with the
Rev. Dr. Deane B. Wyllys officiating. Entombment will be in the Highland
Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
where a memorial service was conducted by the Order of the Eastern Stars. Those wishing to make
memorial contributions are asked to consider the First United Methodist Church
of Gladwin or the Gladwin Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship fund.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-24/1997 Column 1 Page 2. BLANCHE JOSEPHINE
FRIES (26 FEB 1884 - 2 MARCH 1907) Blanche Josephine, daughter of Charles and Stella Fries, died at the home
of her parents, three miles west of Gladwin Saturday, March 2, aged 1 year, 11
months and 7 days. The funeral was held at the home conducted by Rev. F. M.
Clough. The remains were laid in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
3-7/1907 Column 4 Page 1. CHLOE MAE (ADELBLUE)
FRIES (15 DEC 1883 - 31 MARCH 1959) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS.
CHLOE FRIES Mrs. Chloe Mae Fries, 75, of Sage Township,
died Tuesday morning following an illness of several months. The former Miss
Chloe Mae Adeblue was born Dec. 15, 1883 in Van Wert, Ohio, and was married to
George Fries on Nov. 27, 1901. they came to Grout Township in 1902. He preceded
her in death in 1937. Mrs. Fries attended the Assembly of God Church. She was a
member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and was a Blue Star Mother. Survivor include three sons, Clayton and
Delmer, of Edenville, and Robert, of Flint; six daughters, Mrs. Edna Thorington,
Mrs. Pearl Wray, Mrs. Pauline Hutson, and Mrs. Viola Gower, all of Gladwin,
Mrs. Eileen Pumfrey, of Flint, and Mrs. Janet Flores, of Saginaw; 44
grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; two sisters, and seven brothers.
Three sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Friday at the Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Burdette Faulk will officiate
and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral
Home until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church until time of services.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1959 Column - 8 Page - 1 GEORGE J. FRIES (12
NOV 1878 - 31 MAY 1937) Services were held at
the Ross-Hall Funeral Home Friday afternoon, June 4, at 2 o'clock for George
Fries, with Rev. Charles H. Woods officiating. Burial services were at Highland
cemetery, Gladwin. He was a son of Jacob and Effie Fries, and was born in Van
Wert county, Ohio, November 12, 1878. He married, Miss Chloe Adelbue in
November, 1901. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fries came to Gladwin
county, where they have since lived, and at present their home is in Sage
township. He died May 31, 1937, at the U. of M. hospital, Ann Arbor. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Chloe
Fries, four sons and six daughters. Clayton, Delmer, Grover, Robert, Mrs. Enda
Thorington, Mrs. Pearl Wray, Mrs. Pauline Hudson, Mrs. Viola Gowers, and Ilene
and Jenette at home; 11 grandchildren and two brothers, Charles Fries of
Gladwin and Ben Fries of Eaton Rapids. Gladwin County Record dated 06-09/1937
Column - 1 Page - 8 GROVER A. FRIES (26
SEP 1924 - 27 JAN 1950) GLADWIN MAN DIES
SUDDENLY AT HOME Grover A. Fries, 25, died suddenly at his
home in Gladwin last Friday, January 27. Funeral services were held on Monday
afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of the St.
Paul's Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in the Highland cemetery.
Services were under the auspices of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Fries was
born in Sage township on September 26, 1924, and was married to Miss Loretta
Heidkamp at Gladwin on February 1, 1945, in Gladwin. He was a veteran of World
War II. Surviving are his wife; one daughter,
Sharon; his mother, Mrs. Chloe Fries, of Gladwin; three brothers, Delmer, of
Edenville, Clayton of Sanford and Robert at home; six sisters, Mrs. Viola
Gowers, Mrs. Edna Thorington, Mrs. Pearl Wray, Mrs. Pauline Hutson and Mrs.
Eileen Pumfrey, all of Gladwin; also Mrs. Janette Flores, of Saginaw. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-01/1950 Column - 6 Page - 1 JACOB FRIES (26 NOV
1849 - 5 MARCH 1909) RESPECTED RESIDENT OF
SAGE TOWNSHIP PASSES TO HIS REWARD Jacob Fries died March 5 of tuburcular
laryngitis and nephritis at his home in Sage township. Deceased was aged 59
years, was a native of Germany, and had been in America about 1 years, making
his home in Ohio and Michigan. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m.
conducted by Rev. H. J. Nicholls followed by interment in Highland cemetery. He
leaves three sons, Charles, George and Ben Fries. Gladwin County Record dated
03-11/1909 Column - 5 Page - 1 SON OF: GEORGE &
CHLOE (14 MAY 1908 - 17 JUNE 1908) HAROLD E. FRIESEN (30
SEP 1927 - 3 JULY 1985) Harold E. Friesen,
57, of 112 7th St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, July 3, at his residence after a
long illness. Born in Butman Township Sept. 30, 1927, he had spent most of his
life here. He was employed at Brown Machine and was a World War II veteran. He
was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Friesen and the former
Barbara Russell were married Sept. 11, 1954, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Scott of Gladwin and Dale in the Air Force in Japan; 3 daughters, Mrs. Timothy
(Kathleen) Tennis of Allegan, Mrs. Robert (Anne) Rebandt of Lincoln Park and
Tracy at home; 6 brothers, Adolph of
Gladwin, Paul of Detroit, William of Royal Oak, Ewald of Birmingham, Henry of
Grand Rapids and John of Troy; 3 sisters, Agatha Johnson of Portland, Ore.,
Jeanetta Wesley and Ruth Pletz of Lansing; and 3 grandchildren. A sister
preceded him in death. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Brown and the Rev. Winston
Decker officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in
charge of the Matthews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-10/1985
Column - 2 Page - 2 PFC US ARMY (Midland Daily News,
July 5, 1985) Harold E. Friesen, 57
of Gladwin, died Wednesday, July 3, 1985, at his home. He was born Sept. 30,
1927, in Gladwin County. He had lived
most of his life in Gladwin. He farmed
for many years and worked the last 17 years at Brown Machine. He was a member of Round Lake
Baptist Church. He married to former
Barbara Russell, Sept. 11, 1954, in Gladwin. He leaves his wife;
sons, Scott Friesen of Gladwin, Dale Friesen, serving with the U.S. Air Force in Japan; daughters, Kathleen
Tennis of Allegan, Anne Rebandt of Lincoln Park, Tracy Friesen at home; three
grandchildren; brothers, Adolph Friesen of Gladwin, Paul Friesen of Detroit,
William Friesen of Royal Oak, Ewald Friesen of Birmingham, Henry Friesen of
Grand Rapids and John Friesen of Troy; sisters, Agatha Johnson of Portland,
Ore., Jeanette Wesley of Lansing and Ruth Platz of Lansing. Services will be at
1p.m. Saturday at the Round Lake Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Brown and
the Rev. Winn Decker officiating. Burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral home from 2 to 9 this evening. Memorials are suggested to the Round Lake
Baptist Church. ENID L. (STICKNEY)
FRITCHER (22 SEP 1895 - 12 NOV 1967) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR
ENID FRITCHER Mrs. Enid L. Fritcher, 72, died suddenly at
her home Sunday at 800 West Martin Street. Services will be held Thursday at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Hall will officiate and burial
will be in Highland Cemetery.
The former Enid Stickney, she was born in Sage Township on Sept. 22, 1895, and
had lived her lifetime in Gladwin County. Mrs. Fritcher had been a building custodian
in the Gladwin school system for 29 years until her retirement in 1960. She was
married to George C. Fritcher on Sept. 25, 1911, in Sage Township. He preceded her in death
on Feb. 18, 1953. Surviving are one son, Eugene, of Gladwin;
one sister, Mrs. Edna Mills, of Flint; and two grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-15/1967 Column - 3 Page - 1 GEORGE CHRIS FRITCHER
(1 APRIL 1888 - 18 FEB 1953) PASSES AWAY AT HOME
TODAY George Chris Fritcher, 64, passed away this
noon athis home in Gladwin. He had been in ill health for the past six years.
Mr. Fritcher was born in Lapeer county on April 1, 1888 and lived in Gladwin
county for the past 63
years. On September 25, 1911 he was married to Enid L. Stickney, in Beaverton. Surviving are his wife; one son, Eugene, of
Gladwin; four brothers, William of Gladwin; Samuel and John of Flint and
Sherman of Tampa, Florida; also a half-brother, Ace Parkhurst, of Jenson,
Florida. Funeral services will be held from the Hall
Funeral Home with the Rev. E. P. Lake, of the Gladwin Church of Christ,
officiating. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Day and time of services
have not been announced. Gladwin County Record dated 02-18/1953 Column - 8 Page
1 WILLIAM FRITCHER (7 SEP 1884 23 MARCH 1959) William Fritcher Dies
Monday William Fritcher, 74,
of Gladwin died Monday, March 23. He was born in Lapeer County, Sept. 7, 1884,
and had been a resident of Gladwin County for 70 years. Surviving him are four
brothers, Samuel, of Flint, John H., of Alpena, Sherman of Tampa, Fla., and Ace
Parkhurst of Wabasso, Fla. Two brothers, George and Chris, preceded him in
death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Hall Funeral
Home. The Rev. Henry C. Hall will officiate and burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-25/1959 Column 7 Page 1. ARCHIE F. FRITZ (6
MARCH 22 JUNE 1889 22 JUNE 1953) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO
ARCHIE FRITZ Archie Fritz, 64,
passed away at his home in Gladwin on Monday, June 22, after 10 years illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Hall Funeral Home on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Henry Schmidt, of the Alpena Free
Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Services
will be under the auspices of local veterans' organizations. Mr. Fritz was born in
Gladwin on March 6, 1889, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Urius Fritz. He was a veteran
of World War I and served in France. He was a member of the American Legion
Post and a former commander, serving as a service officer at the time of his
death. He served several terms as deputy sheriff and at one time was city
marshal. On September 27, 1919, he married Miss Hazel McIntosh in Gladwin. Surviving are his
wife, Hazel; two daughters, Mrs. Russell Mansfield of Gladwin and Mrs. William
Crick of Parkersburg, Illinois; two brothers, William Fritz of Glencoe,
Missouri, and John Fritz of Akron, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Burton and Mrs.
Clara Bushong, both of Gladwin; also six grandchildren. Two sons and two
sisters, Anna Hunt and Ella Mayhew, preceded Mr. Fritz in death. Gladwin County
Record dated 6-24/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1. MI WAGONER 61 COAST
ARTY WWI HAZEL FRITZ (7 DEC
1901 - 4 AUG 2000) JOSEPHINE E.
FRONEFIELD (1 JULY 1883 18 SEP 1956) MRS. FRONEFIELDS SERVICES FRIDAY Josephine E. Fronefield, 73, of Gladwin, died suddenly Sept. 18. She was
born July 1, 1883, in Van Wert, Ohio and had lived in Gladwin since 1900. Mrs.
Fronefield was a member of the Gladwin Methodist Church and had been a member
of Golden Rod Rebeckah Lodge for 35 years. She was married to Bert Fronefield
in March, 1905, who preceded her in death 36 years ago. One son, Clayton, is deceased. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Switzer of Davison, Mrs. Helen
Hospodar and Mrs. Rose Underwood of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Shamel of
Davison; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home until noon Friday and at the
Methodist Church until time of the service, which will be at 2:00 p.m. with the
Rev. Truman S. Lowell officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 9-19/1956 Column 7 Page 1. AMASA FROST (11 AUG
1842 - 28 DEC 1924) Amasa Frost died of
bronchial asthma Sunday forenoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Wilson
in Sage township. He was 82 years, 4 months and 17 days. Services were held at
the residence Wednesday, followed by burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-01/1925 Column - 5 Page - 5 CO M 22 NY CAV CIVIL
WAR BARBARA (MILLER)
FRUCHEY (26 SEP 1860 - 17 JAN 1941) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. BARBARA FRUCHEY Barbara Miller Fruchey was born in Leipsic,
Ohio, September 26, 1860 and died at her home in Grout Township Friday
afternoon, January 17, 1941, at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 22 days. She
was married to John B. Fruchey in Leipsic, Ohio July 19, 1883 and to this union
were born eight children, two having preceded their mother in death. Mr.
Fruchey passed away December 1, 1936. Mr. and Mrs. Fruchey came to Gladwin County
in 1902 and settled on their farm in Grout township where they resided until
the time of death. She was a member of the United Brethren Church and lived a
conscientious Christian life and in that faith she passed away. She leaves to mourn her passing: two
daughters, Mrs. Urban Grove of Gladwin, Mrs. Forest Ervay of Marion, Michigan,
four sons, Russell of Foley, Alabama, George of Beaverton, Laurence of
Breckenridge, and Corwin at home. Twelve grandchildren and six great
grandchidren, besides other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Rogers
Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Chambers from
West Branch with interment in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
01-22/1941 Column - 8 Page - 1 DORWIN FRUCHEY JAMES CORWIN FRUCHEY
(26 JUNE 1891 - 16 JULY 1964) JAMES FRUCHEY BURIED
SUNDAY Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home for James Corwin Fruchey, 73, who died July 16 after a long
illness. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Born on June 26, 1891 in Columbus, Ohio, he
moved to Grout Township in 1902 where he farmed. In 1954 he retired and moved
into Gladwin. He was a World War I veteran. He was married to the former Myrtle
Harvey who survives. Other survivors include two brothers, George, of
Beaverton, and Lawrence, of Breckenridge; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ervay, of
Holt. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1 MI PVT SALVAGE DIV
QMC WWI JOHN B. FRUCHEY (3
SEP 1860 - 1 DEC 1936) JOHN B. FRUCHEY,
GROUT TOWNSHIP, DIES WED. Services for John B. Fruchey were held at
the residence in Grout township, Saturday, December 5, with Rev. Chambers
officiating. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Born September 3, 1860, at
Columbus Grove, Putnam county, Ohio, he was christened in the Presbyterian
church. He married Barbara Miller July 19, 1883. Eight children were born to
them. Of these Jacob and Samuel have died. Mr. and Mrs. Fruchey came to Gladwin
county in March, 1902. He was a good neighbor, a loving father and interested
in community affairs. His death occurred Wednesday, December 2. Surviving him are his loving wife, his
brother, George Fruchey of Oakwood, Ohio, four sons and two daughters, Mrs. U.
E. Grove, George and Corwin Fruchey of Gladwin, Russell of Beaverton, Mrs. J.
C. Ervay and Lawrence Fruchey of Breckenridge; 12 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 12-09/1936 Column - 6 Page - 1 RUSSELL W. FRUCHEY (7
FEB 1930 - 14 DEC 2004) IDA (HARMEIER) FRY (4
DEC 1884 - 4 MARCH 1977) Mrs. Ida Fry, 92, of
5448 Hunter Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, March 4, at the Clare Nursing Home
after a long illness. Born December 4, 1884, in Kentucky, she had been a
resident of Gladwin County 77 years, since 1900. The former Ida Harmeier was
married to William A. Fry October 13, 1904, and he died December 11, 1941. Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Delmar
(Irene) Parker, Mrs. Lloyd (Stella) Brushaber, Mrs. Bernard (Geraldine) Jeska,
all of Beaverton, Mrs. Seaman (Evelyn) Smith of Rapid City, and Mrs. Kenneth
(Carol) Grice of Midland; 3 sons, Clarence and Melvin of Beaverton, and Elmer
of Bay City; 29 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren; a brother, George
Harmeier of Merritt; 3 sisters, Mrs. Kate Schaard of Gladwin, Mrs. Carrie
Aspell of Rhodes, and Mrs. Elizabeth Fry of Roscommon. Three sons preceded her
in death. Services were Monday at 1 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home - Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating, and
burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
03-09/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2 WILLIAM A. FRY (1872
- 11 DEC 1941) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR WILLIAM FRY Funeral services were held for William Fry
of Tobacco township Saturday, December 13th at the Dale Methodist church with
Rev. Howrd McDonald officiating. William Fry was born in Ohio in 1872 and died
December 11, 1941 at his home in Tobacco township where he has resided for the
past five years. He previously held a membership in the Odd Fellow Lodge in
Gladwin. Left to mourn his loss is his wife and eight children. Interment was
made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-17/1941 Column - 7
Page - 6 BEULAH N. (GRIMES) FUHRMAN
(8 AUG 1907 28 NOV 1963) RITES HELD FOR MRS. FUHRMAN Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Gladwin Baptist Church
for Mrs. Beulah N. Fuhrman, 56, who died Thursday at Ford Hospital, Detroit,
after an illness of one month. The Rev. Henry C. Hall officiated and burial was
in Highland Cemetery. The former Beulah Grimes was born on August 8, 1907, in
Melvin, and was married to Fred Fuhrman on July 15, 1927, in Brown City. She
was a resident of Gladwin County for nine years and was a member of the Gladwin
Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Fred; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Stanley, of Kent
City; her mother, Mrs. Eleanor Grimes, of Gladwin; four brothers, Basil and
Frank of Gladwin, Walter of Brown City, and Merle of North Long Beach, Calif.;
three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Gladwin, Mrs. Bernice Hardley of Bear
Lake, and Mrs. Hazel Hudie of Peck; and two grandchildren. A brother and two
sisters preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated 12-4/1963 Column 1
Page 1. FRED W. FUHRMAN (15
MARCH 1904 5 MARCH 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR FRED FUHRMAN Fred W. Fuhrman, 64, of Sage Township, died Wednesday, March 5, in the
Gladwin Hospital, following a short illness. Born in Amsterdam, N. Y., on March
15, 1904, he came to Gladwin 15 years ago. Mr. Fuhrman was a self-employed
painter-decorator and a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church. He was married to
the former Beulah Grimes on March 15, 1927, in Brown City. She preceded him in death
in November 28, 1963. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Linda Stanley of Kent City; one
brother, Henry of Coxsackie, N. Y., and four grandchildren. Services were held
Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. Winston H. Decker officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-12/1969
Column 3 Page 1. SARAH FULCHER (? -
JUNE 1908) Sarah, daughter of
Mrs. Floyd Fulcher, aged 3 years, 2 months and 3 days, died at Ann Arbor of
tubercular meningitis Sunday. The little girl had been taken to Ann Arbor but
nothing could be done. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday at 2
p.m. conducted by the Rev. L. Foulkes of the Episcopal church, followed by
interment in the Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-18/1908
Column - 6 Page - 5 THOMAS M. FULLFORD
(14 JUNE 1936 - 7 OCT 1999) Thomas
M. Fullford, 63, of Gladwin, passed away Oct. 7 at Johns Hospital in Warren. He
was born June 14, 1936 in Detroit to Edward and Theresa Kohn Fullford. He
married Joyce Kraner April 6, 1963 in Mt. Clemens. Tom has lived in Gladwin
most of his life. He was a member of F. O. E. 3292, American Legion Post 171
and the AmVets. Surviving
are his wife Joyce; his children, James and wife, Heather Grant of Lapeer,
Michael and wife Dawn Grant of Gladwin, Melody and husband James Derbin of
Sterling Heights, Shannon Fullford of Grand Rapids and Thomas Fullford of
Gladwin; four grandchildren; his mother in law Luella Kraner of Gladwin; a
brother, Alan Fullford of Gladwin and his sister Suzanne Grawey of Lapeer. He
was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Fullford. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home. Rev. Deane Wyllys
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. G'S LAWRENCE H. GALLIGAN
(31 JAN 1895 20 JAN 1969) L. H. GALLIGAN DIES IN FLORIDA Lawrence H. Galligan, 73, of Buckeye Township, died Monday, Jan. 20, in
Rusken, Fla., following a short illness. Born on Jan. 31, 1895, in Merrill, he
was a retired construction worker with the Austin Company. He was a member of
the Merrill Methodist Church. Mr. Galligan was married to the former Lillian
Stevens on Feb. 12, 1918, in Merrill. They had made their home in Gladwin
County since 1946. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Louis, of Apollo Beach,
Fla., Norman and William of Phoenix, Ariz.; four daughters, Mrs. Virginia
Waltenburg, of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Dorothea Page and Mrs. Evelyn Enzer of
Saginaw, and Mrs. Cora Malone of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Wilson of
Flint; 27 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry
Hall will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 1-22/1969 Column 2 Page 1. LILLIE E. (STEVENS) GALLIGAN
(1900 17 JUNE 1978) BEATRICE E. (CROWL)
ROE - GALLIHUGH (26 MAY 1918 - 17 SEP 2005) Beatrice E.
Gallihugh, Beatrice E. Gallihugh, 87, of Gladwin, passed away Saturday, Sept.
17 at her home. She was born May 26, 1918 in Flint to Henry and Blanche Foreman
Crowl. Bea married Delbert Roe on Oct. 13, 1936 in Angola, Indiana. They owned
and operated D & B Refuse Company from 1947-1979. Delbert passed away in
April 1966. She then married Charles Gallihugh on June 22, 1968 in Gladwin. Charles
passed away in March 1991. Beatrice was a member of the Community of Christ
Church. She loved to hunt, fish and camp and was a member of Wobblers Cove. Surviving are two
sons, Delbert (JoAnn) Roe of Gladwin and Eugene Roe of St. Johns; three step
children, Phillip Gallihugh, Grace Penny and David Gallihugh; eight
grandchildren and 19 Great grandchildren. A son, Bernard Roe, two
grandchildren, two Great grandchildren, one sister and four brothers predecease
her. Services were held on
Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home. Elder Ned Bechtel officiated. Burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. SARAH J. (GIBBS)
GARBET (21 APRIL 1839 - 30 MARCH 1918) Garbet---Sarah J. Garbet was born in Vermont, April 21, 1839, and died at
the home of her son, William J. Cowell, at Northville, Mich., March 30, 1918,
aged 78 years, 11 months and nine days. At an early age she came with her
parents to Michigan and settled near Stony Creek, Oakland county, where she
grew to womanhood. In 1859 she was married to James T. Cowell, to which union
was born one child, William J. Cowell of Northville, Mich., who survives her.
Mr. Cowell lost his life in the Civil war in 1862. Mrs. Cowell was married to
Archie W. Garbet in Gladwin, Mich., March 11, 1885, and they lived in and
around until Mr. Garbets death in 1907. Besides one son she leaves one step-son, Schuyler Garbet of Gladwin;
three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ross Huffman of Mount Morris, Mrs. William Wagner of
Haslet, and Mrs. Estella Flood of Park Rapids, Minn., two sisters, Mrs. H. B.
Church of Saginaw, Mrs. Harriet A. Taylor of Grand Rapids; one brother, Charles
Gibbs of Alberta, Canada and two great grandchildren. The body was brought to Gladwin Tuesday by her son and his wife, Mr. and
Mrs. W. J. Cowell of Northville and taken to the home of her step-son, Schuyler
Garbet. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church Tuesday morning,
conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 4-4/1918 Column 5 Page 5. SCHUYLER GARBET (28
NOV 1867 5 JUNE 1923) Schuyler Garbet, son of Archie and Margaret Garbet, was born in Finland,
Canada, Nov. 28, 1867, and passed away at his home in Mt. Morris, Mich., June
5, 1923, at 4:30 a.m., being 55 years, 6 months and 8 days old. His parents
came to Midland county in 1868, and 14 years later moved to Gladwin county. Mr.
Garbet spent part of his early life in and around Hope, and was united in
marriage to Anna Laveque Nov. 20, 1893. Mr. Garbet was a carpenter by trade,
and followed this work in and around Gladwin for a good many years, building
many houses in this city. Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Garbet moved to Mt.
Morris, Mich., where they have since resided. Mr. Garbet took an active part in church work, being a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and to him death meant only a steppig over into a
brighter and better land, where death and sorrow are no more. He has been in
poor health for nearly a year and in bed for the last five weeks, death coming
after weeks of patient suffering caused by ascidosis. Besides Mrs. Garbet he leaves to mourn one daughter, Beatrice; three
sisters, Mrs. Ross Hoffman of Mt. Morris, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Wagner of Hazlet,
Mich., and Mrs. Flood of Wisconsin; besides other relatives and a host of
friends. Funeral services were held at the home in Mt. Morris last Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock conducted by Rev. Balgooyan, pastor of the M. E. church,
and the body was brought to Gladwin Friday morning and laid to rest in the
family lot in Highland cemetery. Rev. E. T. Smith of Gladwin conducted the
burial service. Gladwin County Record dated 6-14/1923 Column - 4 Page - 4. MAE JANET GARDEN (20
JUNE 1900 - 28 MARCH 1988) Mae Janet Garden, 87,
of 100 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Monday, March 28, in the Ardis Nursing
Home, Farwell, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, June 20, 1900, she had
spent her lifetime here, Miss Garden was a retired book-keeper and a member of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She had served on the Gladwin County Draft Board,
Welfare Board, Public Works Administration and was a member of the Historical
Society, Home Economics Club and Literary Club. Surviving are nephews, Lyle, Grant, Glenn
and Jay Ogg; and nieces, Ruth Crockett, Avis Condra and Jean Ogg. Services were
held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev.
Father Thomas Spitler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2 PAUL F. GARDOCKI (2
DEC 1921 - 29 OCT 1941) COUNTY BOY IS ARMY
FATALITY BILLINGS VOLUNTEER
DIES IN HIGHWAY CRASH AT ARMY CAMP Pvt. Paul F. Gardocki, 20-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Gardocki, of Billings township, was killed in a highway
accident during maneuvers with the 32nd Armored Division near Camp Polk,
Louisiana, last Wednesday. At the time of the accident, the youthful soldier
was on a temporary assignment as a motorcycle message carrier. His parents were
notified of his death early Thursday and the body was brought from the camp ot
his home here Sunday. Accompanying the body as far a Saginaw was Staff Sergeant
Raymond Gagnon, of Camp Polk. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart
Church in Gladwin on Monday morning with the Rev. K. E. McGinn officiating.
Burial was in Highland cemetery. Pvt. Gardocki was born on December 2, 1921,
in Pennsylvania and later moved to this county with his parents. He enlisted as
a volunteer in the army in Detroit in January of this year. He was first sent
to Fort Benning, Georgia, where he was graduated from a radio engineering course.
Later he was transferred to Camp Polk, Louisiana, where he was stationed at the
time of his death. Young Gardocki is the first Gladwin county
boy to be killed in the service of his country during the present emergency and
folks throughout the county join in extending their sympathy to his family.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-05/1941 Column - 8 Page - 1 MI PVT 32 ARMORED
REGT ERIC A. GARVER (30
NOV 1954 6 AUG 1991) ERIC GARVER Eric A. Garver, 36,
of West Branch and formerly of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1991, in a
motorcycle accident. Born in Gladwin, Nov. 30, 1954, he had spent most of his
life here. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1972 and was employed in
the excavation business. Surviving are a son,
Aaron of Gladwin; his parents, Verne and lone Garver of Gladwin; 3 sisters,
Mrs. Jerry (Judith) Shackelford of Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. Dennis (Deborah) Carbeno
of Millington and Mrs. Doug (Janette) Stanley of Brownsboro, Texas; his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Garver and Mrs. Lodema Krompetz of Gladwin;
and his companion, Lois LaCross of West Branch. Services were held
Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Roberts
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
8-28/1991 Column 3 Page 2. GAIL P. (WINANS) GARVER (9 JULY 1938 27 JAN 2009) Gail P. Garver, 70,
passed away at her home in Gladwin on Jan. 27, 2009. She was born on July 9,
1938, in Flint to Donald and Geraldine (Brown) Winans Sr. She married Ronald Garver
on Nov. 2, 1957, in Houghton Lake. She was a homemaker, living in Gladwin
County since 1957, previousluy residing in Houghton Lake. Gail was a great
cook, loved fishing and gardening, making dolls and serving God. She is survived by
her husband, Ronald Garver of Gladwin; sons, Ronald Jr. (Vera) Garver of
Gladwin, David Garver (friend Ellen Fink); daughters, Renee (Larry) Huckins of
Sanford, Kelly (Sam) Whitfield of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry Winans (Patty) of Sand Lake, Dona Lucky
(Lee) Winans of Davison; good online friend, Jane Barn of Augusta, Maine; and
many more good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son,
Donald Garver. Funeral services were
held Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin with
Rev. Fr. John Cotter officiating. She was laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. Arrangements were handled by Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 2/4/2009. EVA L. (GROVE) GARVER
(13 MAY 1906 - 8 JAN 2005) Eva L. Garver, 98, of
Gladwin passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at the Gladwin Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 13, 1906 in Paulding County, Ohio to
Marshall and Carrie McQuestion Grove. Eva married Eugene Garver on Dec. 23,
1926 in Gladwin. He passed away Feb. 19, 2002. She came to Gladwin as a child
and was a member of the Farm Bureau. Surviving are her
son, Verne (Ione) Garver of Gladwin; three granddaughters, Judith (Jerry)
Shockelford of Chandler, Arizona, Deborah (Dennis) Carbeno of Gladwin, and
Janette (Eugene) Taylor of La Rue, Texas; four Great grandchildren and five
Great great grandchildren; and one sister, Myrtle (Clarence) Cremeans of
Gladwin. A grandson, three sisters and five brothers predecease her. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Sisson Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Roberts
will officiate. Entombment will be in the Highland Mausoleum. Memorials may be
made to Hospice of Gladwin. JAMES HENRY GARVER (18 OCT 1868 4 AUG 1931) JAMES HENRY GARVER James Henry Garver of
Sage township died at Mercy hospital, Bay City, Monday, following an operation.
He was taken to the hospital Sunday night, where an operation was performed the
next morning. He was born in
Indiana Oct. 18, 1868. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were
held at the home Wednesday, followed by interment at Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 8-6/1931 Column - 5 Page - 5. MAHLON EARL GARVER ( 15 MARCH 1894 5 FEB 1919) GarverMahlon Earl
Garver, son of Henry Garver, Sage township, died Feb. 5, 1919, aged 24 years,
10 months and 18 days. He was born in Indiana March 15, 1894. Services will be
held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in Highwood
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-6/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5. MARY C. (THOMAS) GARVER ( 5 SEP 1875 23 MAY 1961) Rites Saturday for
Mrs. Garver Mrs. Mary C. Garver,
85, of Sage Township, died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Grayling following a
seven-weeks illness. Born on Sept. 5, 1875, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the former
Mary Thomas was married to James Henry Garver on May 6, 1894, and they came to
Gladwin County in 1900. He preceded her in death on, August 3, 1931. Mrs.
Garver was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints of Gladwin. Survivors include two
sons, Eugene and Roy, of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Oasie Kotesky of Boyne
City and Mrs. Alma Sharp of Gladwin; two brothers, Jess Thomas of Gladwin and
Hyson Thomas of Prudenville; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A
son, Earl, preceded her in death in 1918, and a daughter, Mrs. Ena Gerardot,
died in 1938. Funeral services will
be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Chapel. Elder Alvin Pendleton will
officiate and burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
5-24/1961 Column - 5 Page - 1. AMOS FRANKLIN GARY (4
MARCH 1894 9 MAR 1948) SHORT ILLNESS FATAL
TO FRANK GARY Amos Franklin Gary,
54, died at his home on Tuesday morning after a short illness. Funeral services
will be held on Thursday, March 11, at the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. S.
S. Rood of the St. Pauls Episcopal church officiating. Burial will be in the
Highland cemetery. Mr. Gary was born in
Isabella county on March 4, 1894 and has been a resident of Gladwin for the
past twenty years. He is a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his
wife, Ellen; six sons, Newell of San Diego, California, Donald of Wolverine,
Kenneth and LaVerne of Gladwin and Robert and Duane at home; five daughters,
Rowena of Grayling, Vivian of Portland, Oregon and Donna, Lydabell and Sue at
home; eight grandchildren; also three sisters. Gladwin County Record dated
3-10/1948 Column 8 Page 1. MI PVT 10 INF WWI DUANE E. GARY (30 MAR 1932 31 JULY 2010) Duane E. Gary, age
78, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the MidMichigan
Medical Center-Midland. He was born March 30, 1932 in Gladwin, the son of the
late Amos and Helen (Stack) Gary. Duane married Margaret (Moore) Gary on June
3, 1950 in Wolverine. He worked for the
State of Michigan doing road construction, he retired in 1988. He enjoyed
traveling and fishing. He was a member of the Christ The King Lutheran Church
and the Odd Fellows. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Gary,
Robert Gary, LaVerne Gary and Dorald Gary; sisters, Donna Gault, Lydabell Wade
and Rowena Billsby. He is survived by his
wife, Margaret Gary of Gladwin; children, Frank (Connie) Gary of Grand Rapids,
Andy (Christy) Gary of Gladwin, Michael (Heidi) Gary of Gladwin, Bonnie Shaw of
Gladwin, and Trudy Lyn (Richard) Persky-Gainer of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Entriken of
Davison; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be held on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church,
600 S. M-18, Gladwin, with Pastor David Sprang officiating. Visitation will be
held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 from 2-8 p.m. with an Odd Fellows Memorial
Service at 7 p.m. at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, and again on Thursday
from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at church. Interment will be in
Highland Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made in memory of Duane to the American Heart Association
or the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 8/4/2010. ELLEN E. (STACK) HOWE
- GARY (4 AUG 1898 - 16 AUG 1990) Mrs. Ellen E. Gary,
92, of 100 Clarwin Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 1990, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Henderson, Aug. 4, 1898 she moved
to Gladwin County (?) years ago from Hemlock. Mrs. Gary was a member of the
Gladwin County VFW Auxiliary 7303. The former Ellen Stack, she was married to
Frank Howe in 1917 and he died during World War I. She then married Frank Gary
in 1919 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death March 9, 1948. Surviving are 3 sons, Kenneth, Duane and
Dorald of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Donna Gault of Houghton Lake, Sue Bryant of
Swartz Creek, Lydabelle Wade of Gladwin and Rowena Billsby of Grayling; one
brothers, Thurlo Stack of Houghton Lake; 33 grandchildren; 60 great
grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchldren. She was preceded in death by
sons, Robert and Lavern. Services were held Monday at (?) p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Robert Wollard and the
Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemtery. VFW
Auxiliary memorial services was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record
dated 08-22/1990 Column - 3 Page 2 JANIE GARY (31 MARCH
1952 - 25 DEC 1952) SERVICES HELD FOR
INFANT DAUGHTER Funeral services for Janie Gary infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Gary were held on Saturday afternoon from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. William Elliot, of St. Paul's Episcopal church
officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Janie was born on March
31, 1952 and passed away at her home on Christmas Day. She is survived by her
parents, two brothers, David and Dennis, three sisters, Penny, Diane and
Jeanie; her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Gary and grandfather, Claude Wray. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-31/1952 Column - 7 Page - 1 ANDREW GATZ (1855 24
DEC 1944) ANDREW GATZ DIES HERE SUNDAY Andrew Gatz, 89, died here Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Tappin. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Round
Lake Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Stoeri and the Rev. M. R. Jewell,
officiating. A prayer service at the Reigle Funeral Home at 1:15 p.m. preceded
the funeral. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Gatz was born in Russia and has been a resident of
Gladwin county for the past 41 years. He was a member of the Round Lake Baptist
Church. Surviving are two sons, Gustave, of Brightmore, and Henry, of Gladwin;
a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Tappin, of Gladwin; and 13 grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-27/1944 Column 1 Page 1. ANNA (KUTZKE) GATZ
(18 JULY 1892 - 28 JULY 1973) Mrs. Anna Gatz, 81,
died Saturday, July 28, at her home at 4950 Round Lake Road, Butman Township,
following a long illness. Born in Germany, July 18, 1892, the former Anna
Kutzke and Fred Gatz were married February 16, 1916, in Gladwin. Mrs. Gatz had
been a resident of Gladwin County since she was 10 years old, coming here in
1902. She was a member of the Gladwin Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband, Fred; 4 sons,
Albert and Edwin of Gladwin, Rudolph of Grand Blanc and Arthur of Midland; a daughter,
Mrs. Donald (Eleanor) Korkoske of Holt; a brother, Albert Kutzke of Gladwin;
and a sister, Mrs. Sam (Emma) Simon of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Elder Delmar T. Burke officiating.
Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-01/1973
Column - 7 Page - 2 FREDERICK GATZ (10
NOV 1891 - 19 NOV 1984) Frederick Gatz, 93,
of 4950 Round Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 19, in the Clare Community
Hospital. Born in Poland Nov. 10, 1891, he came to Gladwin County in 1913. He
was a farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau and Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Mr. Gatz and the former Ann Kutzke were married Jan. 16, 1916, in Oberlin. She
preceded him in death in July 1973. Surviving are 3 sons, Rudolph of Grand
Blanc, Albert of Virginia and Edwin of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Donald
(Eleanor) Korkoske of Holt; one sister, Mrs. Martha Betke of Warren; 15
grandchidren, 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was
also preceded in death by a son, Arthur, in June 1948 and a brother and sister. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Schoun officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 CORRECTION In the obituary last week on Frederick Gatz,
a son, Arthur, was listed as dying in June 1948. It should have been June 1984.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 GUSTAVE GATZ (14 APR 1883
7 MAY 1960) SERVICES HELD FOR GUSTAVE GATZ Funeral services were held Tuesday for Gustave Gatz, 77, at the Hall
Funeral Home. Mr. Gatz was born April 14, 1883, in Poland and died May 7, after
a short illness. He was a retired baker and had been a resident of Gladwin
County for the past 10 years. He was the former caretaker at the City Dump. Survivors include one son, Cecil of Detroit; one daughter, Louise, of
Dearborn; one brother Henry, of Gladwin; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Tappen,
also of Gladwin. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-11/1960 Column 6 Page 1. HENRY F. GATZ (11 SEP
1896 - 1 AUG 1996) Henry F. Gatz, 99, of
Sage Township, Gladwin, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 1996 at his home following a
long illness. Born Sept. 11, 1896 in Detroit, he resided in Gladwin County most
of his life. Mr. Gatz had been employed in farming. Surviving are several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Rites were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
08-07/1996 Column - 1 Page - 7 CHARLES ARTHUR GEDNEY
(13 JAN 1863 - 30 NOV 1935) CHARLES A. GEDNEY
EARLY RESIDENT DIES Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon, December 3, at 2 o'clock at the home of Elmer Gedney in Grout
township for his brother, Charles Arthur Gedney, conducted by Rev. Charles
Woods of the Free Methodist church. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Brother of John and Arthur Gedney of Grout
township he was born January 13, 1863, in St. Clair county, Michigan, and died
Saturday evening, November 30, at the home of his brother, Elmer. He came to
Gladwin county with his parents in 1872, when the country was new, from
Sixteen, now called Edenville, to the Merril farm, in a scow which they had to
push. The family settled on the corner of the farm land now owned by the
Gedneys. In December, 1896, he was married to Miss
Nora Moore, who died seven years ago this fall in their home near Beaverton.
Seven children were born to them. Surviving is his son, Archie, six daughters,
Mrs. J. Thompson, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Mrs. Vera Shaw of Lansing, Mrs. Hazel
Campbel of Pontiac, Mrs. Mildred Bardwell of Beaverton, Mrs. Ellouise Graves of
Flint, and his two brothers, John and Elmer. Gladwin County Record dated
12-04/1935 Column - 3 Page - 4 CONNIE LOU GEDNEY (3
JAN 1943 - 6 JAN 1957) RITES FOR GROUT
RESIDENT TODAY Miss Connie Lou Gedney, 14, passed away at
her home in Grout township Sunday night, January 6, following a long illness.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gedney, she was born January 3, 1943 in
Grout where she has spent her life. Her survivors include her parents; two
brothers, Harry of Flint and William at home; four sisters, Mrs. Jeanette White
and Mrs. June Hyde of Flint, Mrs. Norma Klein of Midland and Mrs. Blanche Lee
of Beaverton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at
2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with interment in Highland cemetery. The
Rev. Truman S. Lowell will officiate. Gladwin County Record dated 01-09/1957
Column - 6 Page - 1 ELMER ELWOOD GEDNEY
(30 OCT 1869 - 13 JUNE 1945) GROUT PIONEER IS
BURIED SUNDAY Elmer E. Gedney, 75 died Wednesday, June 13,
after an illness of several years which confined him to his bed for the past 10
months. The funeral service was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God
church, and was conducted by Rev. James A. Davis. Interment was in Highland
cemetery. Born October 30, 1869 in St. Clair,
Michigan, he came to Gladwin county with his parents in 1872 by way of a scow
up the river from Midland and settled on a farm in Grout township, which he
helped to clear and where he remained throughout his life. He was united in
marriage to Miss Grace Haines of Gladwin in 1897. He held the offices of the
township for a period of years. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Howard
and Elwood of Gladwin; a daughter, Helen of Midland; and a brother, John
Gedney, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1945 Column - 4 Page - 1 GRACE LOUISA (HAINES)
GEDNEY (14 JAN 1867 - 27 NOV 1954) SERVICES TUESDAY FOR
MRS. GEDNEY Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Gedney, 87,
of Grout, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church
with the pastor, Rev. Truman S. Lowel, officiating. Mrs. Gedney passed away
Saturday morning at the home of her son, Elwood Gedney, in Grout. The former
Miss Grace Haines, she was born January 14, 1867, in Gratiot County. Coming to Gladwin county with her parents
when a child of seven she has resided in Grout township for the past 80 years.
In 1897 she was married to Elmer Gedney who passed away in 1945. Surviving are two sons, Howard and Elwood of
Grout; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Johnson of Midland 16 grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mills, Mrs. Lavina Ballard and
Mrs. Olive Wylie all of Grout. Interment was made in Highland cemetery in
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1954 Column - 6 Page - 1 HARRY GEDNEY (2 SEP
1902 - 2 OCT 1910) Obituary of Harry
Newton Gedney from the Gladwin County Record, October 14, 1910; Page 4, Column
3
Harry Newton Died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gedney in
Grout of intestinal disease after four month's illness, aged 8 years, 1 month,
10 days. Funeral services were held at the residence at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, followed by internment in Highland cemetery, conducted by Rev. Johnson
of Beaverton. HOWARD M. GEDNEY (25
SEP 1899 - 23 OCT 1970) SERVICES HELD FOR
HOWARD GEDNEY, 71 Howard M. Gedney, 71, well known Grout
Township farmer, died Friday, Oct. 23, in the Herpel Nursing Home following an
illness of three years. Born in Grout Township on Sept. 25, 1899, he had spent
his life here. Mr. Gedney was a farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau. He was
married to the former Marion Milligan on July 17, 1921, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Jeanette White, of Gladwin, Mrs. Blanche Lee, of Beaverton,
Mrs. June Hyde, of Flint and Mrs. Norma Klein, of Midland; two sons, Harry
(Josh), of Flint and William, of Clare; one brother, Elwood, of Gladwin; one
sister, Mrs. Helen Johnson, of Midland; 13 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-28/1970 Column - 2 Page - 1. JAMES ARTHUR GEDNEY
(1 APRIL 1833 - 7 JULY 1904) GEDNEY James A. Gedney
passed from this life at his home in Grout township July 7, aged 71 years,
three months and six days, after an illness resulting from a stroke of
paralysis. Mr. Gedney was born
in New Brunswick and in his early life he became a resident of Ontario, from
there going to St. Clair county, Michigan, and 33 years ago taking up his
residence in Gladwin county. He was united in
marriage with Matilda Monroe 41 years ago, who survives him, and to the union
three sons were born, Arthur, John and Elmer, all living in Grout township,
upon which he settled when he came to this county and resided thereon to the
time of his death. Funeral services took
place at the Grout schoolhouse Sunday forenoon conducted by Rev. O. F. Bulman,
and burial took place in Highland cemetery. The death of Mr.
Gedney removes another of the familiar figures from the pioneer circles. He was
an honorable, upright citizen, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of his
circle of acquaintances. JAMES HOWARD GEDNEY (27 DEC 1929 20 JAN 1930) JAMES HOWARD GEDNEY James Howard, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gedney, born Dec. 27, 1929, and died Jan. 20, 1930.
Services were held Jan. 21 at the home followed by burial at Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 1-23/1930 Column 3 Page 2. JOHN B. GEDNEY (17
AUG 1867 - 25 OCT 1954) GROUT PIONEER'S RITES
THURSDAY John B. Gedney, 87, passed away at the
Howard Gedney home October 25. The son of James and Matilda Gedney, he was born
in St. Clair county, August 17, 1867. He came to Gladwin county with his
parents in 1872 by way of a scow up the Tittabawassee river from Midland and
settled on a farm in Grout township which he helped clear and where he remained
throughout his life. Funeral services will be held Thursday at
2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Truman Lowell officiating.
Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1954
Column - 8 Page - 1 MARIAN (MILLIGAN)
GEDNEY (8 AUG 1901 - 1 NOV 1999) Marien Gedney, 98, of
Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home, Gladwin.
Born Aug. 8, 1901 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Phoenix and Grace (Gill)
Milligan. Marien was united in marriage to Howard Gedney, July 17,1921 in
Gladwin. She was a resident of Gladwin for the past 98 years. Surviving are two sons, Harry (Josh) and
wife Doris of Gladwin, and William and wife Dede of Beaverton; four daughters,
Jeanette and husband Verl White, and Blanche and husband Robert Lee, all of
Gladwin, June and husband Earl Reiner of Yuma, Ariz., and Norma Klein of
Midland; one sister, Helen Wager of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband; one son, James; and one daughter, Connie Gedney. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor
Jim Walters officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1999 Column - 1 Page
- 2 MATILDA J. (MONROE)
GEDNEY (1 APRIL 1844 - 15 MARCH 1923) ANOTHER OF THE FIRST
SETTLERS OF GROUT TOWNSHIP HAS PASSED AWAY Another of the few remaining early settlers
of Grout township has passed away. Mrs. Matilda Gedney was born Dec. 10, 1844,
and departed this life March 15, 1923, aged 78 years, 3 months and 5 days. Mrs.
Gedney spent part of her early life in the Province of Ontario, Canada. She was
married to James A. Gedney in 1860 in St. Clair county, Mich., and eight years
later came to Gladwin county, Mich., and settled on the farm in Grout township
where they hewed out a home from the virgin forest. Mr and Mrs. Gedney came to Gladwin by way of
an old scow up the river from Midland and all the experiences of pioneer life.
Mrs. Gedney has seen and done her part. Time after time she administered to the
necessities of the sick in early days when doctors were not available. In those days the Grout family was numerous
in Grout township, now none are left, also the Teeple, Howland, Emery,
Dickerson, A. B. Foster, Brown, M. T. Matthews, McNamara, Madill, Lanphier,
Chesser and Dow families, of whom only a few are left. Mr. Gedney departed this
life in 1903. Mrs. Gedney gave her heart to the Lord years
ago and has lived a consistent Christian life ever since. She was ready to meet
her God and to her there was only a step from this world to where pain and
sorrow are no more. She could hear the glad summons, "Come up
higher." Mrs. Gedney leaves to mourn three sons,
Arthur Gedney of Beaverton township and John and Elmer on the home farm,
besides other relatives and a host of friends who will miss her in daily walks
of life. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday, March 17, at 12:30
p.m., Rev. E. T. Smith officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 03-22/1923
Column - 5 Page - 5 NORA MAY (MOORE)
GEDNEY (6 NOV 1875 - 9 DEC 1923) Mrs. Arthur Gedney of
Grout township died at St. Mary's hospital, Saginaw, Dec. 9, 1923, after a
serious operation. Nora May Moore was born at Duplain, Clinton county,
Michigan, Nov. 6, 1875. When five years old she came to Gladwin where she lived
until married to Arthur Gedney, Marrch 10, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Gedney resided a
few years at Boyne City, but returned to Gladwin. She is survived by her husband, one son and
six daughters: Archie Gedney, Mrs. Lena Lewis and Mrs. Hazel Campbell of
Lansing, Ethel Eloise, Vera and Mildred at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
C. Moore of Hesperia; her brother, Leo Moore of Lansing; two sisters, Mrs. M.
W. Cartwright of Owosso and Mrs. Forest Shaw of Hesperia. She was a kind and
loving mother, always ready to lend a helping hand, and give a word of cheer in
sickness or time of trouble. While at Boyne City she became a member of the M.
E. church. Services were held at the Methodist
Episcopal church Gladwin, Wednesday noon, conducted by Rev. C. E. McEntarfer,
followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1923
Column - 2 Page - 4 ERNEST M. GERE (8 OCT
1915 - 19 JAN 1990) ERNEST GERE Ernest M. Gere, 74, of 903 Spring St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 19,
1990, in the Veteran's Facility, Grand Rapids, after a long illness. Born in
Clio, Oct. 8, 1915, he had spent most of his life in the county. Mr. Gere was a
retired foreman with the C & 0 Railroad and a veteran of World War II. He
was a member of the American Legion Post 171. Mr. Gere and the former June Faler
were married Feb. 26, 1948, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death Sept. 3,1989. Surviving are 2 sons, Wayne of Mt. Morris and Curtis of Gladwin; 2
daughters, Colleen Brewer of Montrose and Debra Foutch of Gladwin; 4 sisters,
Laura Ellis of Mio, Bernice Munroe of Canada, Hildred Gere of Clio and Unice Walts
of Flint; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral
Home with the Rev. Burton Kincaid officiating. Graveside services were
conducted by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. The American Legion post held a
memorial service Friday evening at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record
dated 1-24/1990 Column 4 Page 2. JUNE MARIE (FALER) GERE
(29 JULY 1930 3 SEP 1989) June M. Gere, 59, of 903 Spring St., Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1989,
of cancer in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin,
July 29, 1930, she moved to the Clio, Montrose area and then back to Gladwin
County 22 years ago. She was a medical assistant in doctor's offices. The
former June Faler, she was married to Ernest Gere, Feb. 26, 1948, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Wayne of Montrose and
Curtis of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Collen Brewer of Montrose and Debra Foutch of
Gladwin; 3 sisters, Rose Kobe of Clare, Pauline Kareus of Beaverton and Ruth
Faler of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson- Mathews
Funeral Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-6/1989 Column 4 Page 2. CAROLINE (KNOPF)
GERTZ (17 AUG 1877 29 MAY 1961) SERVICES TODAY FOR MRS. GERTZ Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Round
Lake Baptist Church for Mrs. Caroline Gertz, 83, who died Monday in Detroit
after an illness of several weeks. The Rev. Leon Franck will officiate and
burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The former Caroline Knopf was born in Poland on August 17, 1877, and came
to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1897. She was married to Lous Gertz, in Cleveland, on
Nov. 3, 1899, and came to Gladwin County in 1908. Mr. Gertz preceded her in
death. Survivors include two sons, Henry of Detroit and Harvey of Gladwin; three
daughters, Mrs. Olga Koenke, Mrs. Alma Koenke, and Mrs. Helen Baehr, of
Detroit; three sisters in Germany; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-31/1961 Column 7 Page 1. WALTER W. GERTZ (4
JAN 1917 - 30 APRIL 2000) Walter
W. Gertz, 83, of Gladwin, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 at Gladwin Pines Nursing
Home in Gladwin after a long illness. Born Jan. 4, 1917 in Sage Township,
Gladwin County, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Walter married
the former Ruth L. Polzien, Oct. 27, 1945 in Gladwin. He worked for the Gladwin
County Road Commission as a truck driver, retiring in 1980. He also farmed in
Sage Township most all his life. Walter was a member of Our Savior Lutheran
Church in Gladwin. He also served many years as a trustee for Sage Township. Besides
his wife he is survived by two sons, William of Ionia, and Kenneth and wife
Carol of Lawrenceville, Ga.; one sister, Locadia Bethel of Gladwin; three
grandchildren, Nathan and wife Traci (Fletcher) Gertz, and Michelle, and Kari
Gertz; and one great-granddaughter, Emilie Anne Gertz. He was preceded in death
by three sisters, Lydia Stratton, Amanda Dase, and Martha Stein; and one
brother, who died shortly after birth. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Gladwin with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran
Church building fund or MidMichigan Hospice. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in
charge of the arrangements. ALLEN B. GIFFORD (14
AUG 1862 - SEP 1942) Allen
Gifford, former Gladwin county resident, died at his home in Flint on August 29th.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-16/1942 Column 5 Page 7. PIONEER
RESIDENT DIES IN FLINT Allen
Gifford, pioneer Gladwin county lumberman and former businessman here, died at
his home in Flint on Friday, August 28th, according to word reaching the Record
this week. Mr.
Gifford first came to Gladwin in 1882 and was employed as a lumber camp cook.
he was married to Miss Clara Belle Lyons in 1883. Together they cleared a farm
near Smith Creek and raised their large family of 14 children. In
addition to his farming duties, Mr. Gifford praticed the carpentry trade as a
sideline. In 1919 he moved with his family to Gladwin and operated an implement
business for several years. Later he moved to Royal Oak and then to Flint where
he was living at the time of his death. Surviving
are his wife, seven sons and three daughters, and two brothers. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-16/1942 Column - 5 Page - 7. IRVING GIFFORD (1832
JULY 1897) Irving
Gifford, age 65, was killed by M.C.R.R. train two miles south of Pinconning
Tuesday night. His body was found along side the track the next morning.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-09/1897 Column - 5 Page - 5 JAMES EARL GIFFORD
(12 APRIL 1893 - 2 APRIL 1973) James Earl Gifford,
79, of Flint, died Monday, April 2, at Saginaw Veterans Hospital. Born in
Gladwin, April 12, 1893, he left here in 1940. Mr. Gifford and the former
Marjorie Wilson were married January 15, 1914. Surviving are his wife Marjorie;
three daughters, Mrs. Laudica Nettleton, Mrs. Elouise Nettleton, both of
Gladwin, and Mrs. Joan Cameron of Flint; two brothers, Raleigh Gifford of
Gladwin and Herbert Gifford of Flint; and one sister, Miss Hazel Gifford of
Flint; 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Byron Hatch, and burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-04/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2 PVT CO H. 125 INF
WWII MARJORIE OLIVE (WILSON) GIFFORD (30 APR 1897 - 8 AUG
1980) MARJORIE GIFFORD Mrs. Marjorie O.
Gifford, 83, of Flint and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, Aug. 8, in
St.Joseph Hospital, Flint, following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on April
30, 1897, she had lived in Flint the past 40 years. The former Marjorie Wilson,
she was married to James E. Gifford on January 15, 1914, in Gladwin. He
preceded her in death on April 2, 1973. Surviving are 3
daughters, Mrs.Dewey (Joan) Cameron of Flint, Mrs. Roy (Loudica) Nettleton and
Mrs. William (Elouise) Nettleton of Gladwin; 20 grandchildren, 37 great
grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates
officiated andburial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
8-13/1980 Column 6 Page 3. VIOLA GIFFORD (12 JUNE 1886 19 SEP 1886) GIFFORD.---On Sunday,
Sept. 19, 1886, in this village, Viola, daughter of Allen and Belle Gifford,
aged 3 months and 7 days. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1886 Column - 5
Page - 5 BLANCHE A. (HERBERT) GILCHRIST
(3 MARCH 1894 1 AUG 1982) BLANCHE GILCHRIST Blanche Gilchrist, 88, of Caro, died Sunday, Aug. 1, in the Town and
Country Nursing Home, Midland. Born in Bradford County, Pa., on March 3, 1894,
she moved to Oakland County as a child and to Gladwin County in 1946. Mrs.
Gilchrist went to Caro in 1964. She was married to Vernon Gilchrist on November
5, 1903 and he preceded her in death May 9,1954. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Irene Russell of Caro. Rites were held
today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. Bruce Nayo,
evangelist, officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 8-4/1982 Column 6 Page 2. VERNON RALPH
GILCHRIST (14 JUNE 1896 9 MAY 1954) SERVICES SATURDAY FOR VERN GILCHRIST Vernon R. Gilchrist, 57, a resident of Grout township, passed away
suddenly on Sunday evening following a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday afternoon, May 15, at 2 o'clock, from the Miner
Funeral Home. The Rev. William T. Elliott, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will
officiate and burial will be made in the Highland cemetery, under the auspices
of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge. Mr. Gilchrist was born in Drayton Plains on June 14, 1896. He was married
to Blanche Herbert in Pontiac and moved to Gladwin from Pontiac eight years
ago. He worked as a station attendant at the Gladwin Oil Company and was a
member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge, the Bay City Consistory and the White
Clover Chapter, O.E.S. Surviving are his wife, Blanche; two sons, LeMar of Birmingham and
Maurice, with the U.S. Air Force in Germany; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Stocker,
of Pontiac; three brothers, Lackie, Archie and Donald, and one sister, Mrs.
Florence Smith, all of Pontiac; also nine grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 5-12/1954 Column - 8 Page - 1. ARTHUR GILLEAN (29
JUNE 1871 22 SEP 1942) SERVICES HELD FOR PRUDENVILLE RESIDENT Funeral services were held for Arthur Gillean of Prudenville Friday,
September 25th at the Community building at Prudenville. Mr. Gillean was born at Fort Scott, Kansas June 29, 1871, and died
suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday morning, September 22, at 3 a.m. at his
home. He suffered a stroke three years ago last spring, from which he had never
fully recovered, though he was able to get around. He later sold out his
grocery business which he had owened for several years. He was a resident of Prudenville
for 17 years. Surviving are his wife, Louise A. Gillean, two brothers, Delmar of Mount
Pelier, Ohio and Oscar of Gladwin, besides other relatives and friends. Rev. M. R. Jewell conducted the services and burial was made in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-30/1942 Column - 1 Page - 5. CORA BELL GILLEAN (16
APR 1875 5 OCT 1889) Cora, daughter of James and Sarah Gillan, died Saturday morning, Oct. 5,
1889, of malarial fever, aged 14 years, five months and 19 days. Funeral services
were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Gladwin County Record dated
10-7/1889 Column 4 Page 5. JAMES GILLEAN (ABT.
1842 - 2 FEB 1922) James Gillean died
suddenly Feb. 2, 1922, at his home of cerebal hemorrage. Mr. Gillean was in his
80's and had been a resident of the county upwards of 50 years. He first
settled on a farm in Grout township. Later he moved to town and worked at the
carpenter trade. They have since lived in the city excepting a few years when
they lived on a farm west of town. He is survived by his wife and four sons,
Arthur, Roy, Delmer and Oscar. Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon
at 3:30 conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 02-09/1922 Column - 1 Page - 5 LOUISE A. GILLEAN
(1886 - 19__) OSCAR EARL GILLEAN (10
JUNE 1889 26 FEB 1969) FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN BAY CITY Funeral services for Oscar Earl Gillean, 60, a former resident of
Gladwin, will be held this afternoon at Bay City. Burial services will be at 3
oclock in the Highland cemetery in Gladwin. Mr. Gillean passed away on Sunday,
February 26, at the Samaritan hospital in Bay City after three weeks illness. He was born in Gladwin on June 10, 1889, and lived here until about eight
years ago, when he moved to Bay City. His wife passed away in Gladwin. He was
employed at the Bay City Times newspaper as janitor. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Florence Fisch and Mrs. Alice Rappert,
of Detroit; a brother, Del Gillean, of Indiana; also six grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-26/1969 Column 4 Page 2. PEARL (DAVIDSON)
GILLEAN (? - 21 OCT 1918) PEARL GILLEAN---Pearl, wife of Oscar
Gillean, died Oct., 21 at their home in the city after a few weeks illness. She
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Davidson of Gladwin township. She is
survived by her husband, two daughters, Florence and Alice, aged four and two
years, her parents, three brothers and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Volmart.
Services were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. H.
Cornelius. Interment in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Gillean was aged 25 years, 5
months and 12 days. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1918 Column - 4 Page 5 SARAH MARIE (INMAN) GILLEAN (15 FEB 1848 JAN 1937) MRS. SARAH M. GILLEAN
PIONEER RESIDENT DIES Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Sarah M. Gillean at 2 oclock at the home of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Oscar Fisch, conducted by Rev. Charles H. Woods. Burial was
at Highland cemetery. Born Sarah Marie
Wilcox February 15, 1848, at Ray, Macomb county, Michigan, the family later
moved to Hope in Midland county. She married James Gillean July 3, 1867. Mr.
and Mrs. Gillean came to Gladwin county first living on a farm in Grout
township, and later moving to Gladwin where he engaged in the carpenter trade.
Mr. Gillean died February 2, 1922. They were the parents of seven children. She is survived by
four sons, Arthur and Roy of Prudenville, Delmer of Butler, Indiana, and Oscar
of Gladwin; three grandchildren, Mrs. Oscar Fisch of Gladwin with whom she made
her home, Mrs. Joseph Rappart, and Betty Gillean of Butler, Ind., two great
grandchildren, Joan Fisch and Donald Rappart. Gladwin County Record dated
1-13/1937 Column 7 Page 1. OSCAR EARL GILLIEN (10
JUNE 1889 26 FEB 1950) FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN BAY CITY Funeral services for Oscar Earl Gillean, 60, a former resident of
Gladwin, will be held this afternoon at Bay City. Burial services will be at 3
o'clock in the Highland cemetery in Gladwin. Mr. Gillean passed away on Sunday,
February 26, at the Samaritan hospital in Bay City after three weeks illness. He was born in Gladwin on June 10, 1889, and lived here until about eight
years ago, when he moved to Bay City. His wife passed away in Gladwin. He was
employed at the Bay City Times newspaper as janitor. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Florence Fisch and Mrs. Alice Rappert,
of Detroit; a brother, Del Gillean, of Indiana; also six grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-26/1969 Column 4 Page 2. FRANCIS E. GINGERY
(20 SEP 1917 - 4 DEC 1964) SERVICES HELD FOR
EX-RESIDENT Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home for Francis E. Gingery, 47, of Flint, who died Friday at
his home after a short illness. Born in Gladwin on Sept. 20, 1917, he moved to
Flint 20 years ago. Mr. Gingery was a veteran of World War II and was employed
by Fisher Body in Flint. He was married to the former Hope Looker on July 10,
1946 in Gladwin. Besides his wife he is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gingery, of Rt. 2, Harrison; one brother, John, and
a sister, Mrs. Frank Larson, both of Davidson. The Rev. Ross Tracy officiated
and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-09/1964
Column - 2 Page - 2 MI TEC 5 829 QM
RAILHEAD CO. WWII LYDIA M. (MAYBERRY)
GINGERY (1895 SEP 1976) MARION EARL GINGERY
(1887 - MARCH 1969) TUESDAY RITES FOR EARL GINGERY Services were held Tuesday for Marion Earl Gingery, 82, of 2421 Dodge
Lake Road, Clare County, who died Friday, March 21, following a short illness.
Born in Iowa, Sept. 18, 1886, he was a farmer by occupation. he had lived in
Clare County for the past 11 years, coming there from Davision, and prior to
that they had lived in Gladwin County. Mr. Gingery and the former Miss Lydia
Mayberry were married in Gladwin Dec. 24, 1910. Survivors are his wife, Lydia; a son, John W. of Davison; a daughter,
Mrs. Frank (Elsie) Larson of Davision; two brothers, Marion R. of Flint, and
Bruce of Farwell; six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The Rev. John
W. Cermak officiated at the 2:00 p.m. services Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home
and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-26/1969
Column - 4 Page - 2. OUIDA GLEASON (27 FEB
1873 - 31 JAN 1890) DEATH AND THE GRAVE Died, in this village, Friday, Jan. 31, Ouida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Gleason, aged 16 years, 11 months and 27 days. She had suffered from an
attack of the prevailing disease which was aggravated by a relaspe. The death
of Ouida was one of the saddest that has occurred in our village.---a young
woman suddenly stricken down in the flush of life. She was one of the most
highly respected young ladies of the village, and had a large circle of friends
who mourn her loss. Funeral services at the Presbyterian church, Sunday conducted by Rev. J.
Kelland, were largely attended. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/1890 Column -
5 Page - 5 CHARLES HENRY GLIDDEN
(20 MARCH 1889 - 1 JAN 1922) Charles Henry Glidden died Sunday at 7 a.m., Jan. 1, 1922, at the county
farm where he had been five years and eight months. He was born in Piscatquis
county, Maine, March 20 1839, and was aged 82 years, eight months and nine
days. Mr. Glidden was treasurer of Gladwin county from 1879 to 1883, and
afterward deputy county treasurer. In those days and preceding he was a leading
citizen of the county but later years adversity overtook him. To his other
afflictions was added blindness, and previous to his death he was a great
sufferer. Gladwin County Record dated 1-5/1922 Column 4 Page 1. EMMA E. GLYNN (19 OCT
1867 26 NOV 1910) At their home on the Beaverton road in Grout township Emma E. Glynn, wife
of Charles Glynn, died Nov. 26, 1910, of catarrh of the stomach, aged 44 years,
1 month and 7 days. She was born in this state, and had been a resident of
Gladwin county 19 years, coming here from Tuscola county. Four children survive
her---Roxella M. Smith of Clare, Elmer, Sheldon and Josephine. She was a member
of the Baptist church. Funeral took place from the home Nov. 29 at 12 m. and at the M. E. church
at 1 p.m., Rev. William Rumley officiating. Interment in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-1/1910 Column 4 Page 1. LENA M. (MURPHY) GOOD
(26 FEB 1886 - 2 MAY 1973) Mrs. Lena M. Good, 87, of Standish, died Wednesday afternoon in Standish
Hospital. The former Lena M. Murphy, she was born February 26, 1886 in
Meredith, and she and Ernest L. Good were married in 1916 in Gladwin. He
preceded her in death. She attended Gladwin school and later taught schools in Gladwin County
and Bay County for over 15 years. She was postmistress at Rhodes for 8 years,
before moving to Pinconning. In 1949, she retired and moved to the
Standish-Sterling area. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Stars,
and past president of the Womens Club of Pinconning. Surviving are one son, Ben Good of Standish; and one daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Koelsch of Standish; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at the R.O. Savage Funeral Home, Standish,
with the Rev. Byron Coleman officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery,
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 5-9/1973 Column 5 Page 2. MAUDE (MATTHEWS) GOOD
(1895 - 1925) LEAH MAY GOODE (1924
- 1925) DONALD E. GORMAN (12
MARCH 1934 - 3 NOV 1987) Donald E. Gorman, 53,
of 1769 Hilts Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Midland Hospital
Center after a long illness. Born in Detroit, March 12, 1934, he came to
Gladwin County in 1969 from Detroit. Mr. Gorman was a janitor at the Gladwin
High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of
the Gladwin County VFW Post. Mr. Gorman and the former Margaret Aubin were
married Jan. 14, 1959, in Detroit. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons,
Edwin and Eric of Dearborn, John of Mt. Pleasant and Ronald of Beaverton; 4
daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Shelly) Leiterman of West Bloomfield, Elsie of Gladwin,
Donna of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Marshall (Margaret) Berry of Beaverton; his
mother, Mrs. Elsie Sova of Detroit; one brother, Robert of Lincoln Park; one
sister, Mrs. Irene Mullins of Allen Park; and 10 grandchildren. Services are incomplete and in charge of the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Thursday.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 KOREA ANTHONY J. GOTHARD
(11 AUG 1920 - 15 OCT 1993) Anthony J. Gothard,
73, of 419 Cedar Ave., Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1993, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical
Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin on Aug. 11, 1920, he had
spent his lifetime here. Mr. Gothard was a forklift and truck driver for
Flynn's Lumber for 20 years and retired in 1972. He was never
married. He is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Auer of Pontiac; and one
niece. Rites were held
Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Julius
Spleet officiated and burial was In the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the donor's choice. Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1993 Column 2
Page 2. ANNA MAY (SOUTHWICK)
GOULD (10 MARCH 1857 - 20 APRIL 1920) Anna May Gould, wife
of Albert W. Gould, died April 20, 1920 at Flint. She was born in Canada and
was aged 63 years, one month and 10 days. The body was brought to Gladwin,
April 22 and taken to the home of her brother, David A. Southwick, where
services were held Friday afternoon by Rev. W. J. Cross of the F. M. church
followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Gould were residents of Grout
and Sage townships several years, but moved a few years ago to Vassar. She is
survived by her husband, two sons, Albert and Clarence, and two daughters, Mrs.
Grace Knowlton and Miss May Gould. Gladwin County Record dated 04-29/1920
Column - 5 Page - 4 CHARLES GOULD (27 MAY
1905 - 6 SEP 1983) Charles W. Gould, 78,
of 220 W. Beech, St., Gladwin, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, in the Gladwin
Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Standish May 27, 1905, he came
to Gladwin County in 1937 from Detroit. He was a body trimmer for Briggs
Manufacturing Co. while in Detroit and was the hydro operator for Wolverine
Power Co. at the dams on the Tittbawassee River until retiring in 1970. He was
married to the former Irene Babcock on October 6, 1923, in Mt. Clemens. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Glen (Shirley) Thomas; 5 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 children, Francis and Evelyn.
Services will be held Thursday at the Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will be in
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-07/1983 Column - 3 Page
2 Charles W. Gould,
Gladwin (Bay City Times, September 7, 1983) Mr. Gould, 78, died
Tuesday in Gladwin Area Hospital. He was
born May 27, 1905, at Standish. Survivors include his wife, Irene; one daughter
and five grandchildren, Services will be Thursday at 1 pm in the Mathews
Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery there. CLAUDE I. GOULD (29
MAY 1903 - 7 APRIL 1974) Claude I. Gould, 70,
of West Branch, died Sunday, April 7, at a Rose City medical facility. Born in
Standish, May 29, 1903, he had been a resident of Gladwin County for many
years, before moving to West Branch in 1963. He was a farmer and a member of
Calvary Baptist Church of West Branch. Survivors are 2 brothers, Charles and Glenn
Gould, both of Gladwin. Two brothers Harold and Dewey, preceded him in death.
Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home
with the Rev. Harry Blalock of West Branch officiating. Burial is in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-10/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2 DALE D. GOULD (19
JULY 1930 - 4 JAN 2006) Dale D. Gould, 75, of
Beaverton, died Jan. 4, 2006 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home following a long
illness. He was born July 19, 1930 to Dewey Sylvester and Minnie (Druley) Gould
in Gladwin. He worked as an administrative specialist in the United States Air
Force and retired in 1971. He served in the Vietnam War and the Korean War. He
lived in Gladwin County most of his life. He is survived by a son, Richard D. Gould of
Las Vegas, Nevada; a daughter, Sue (Randall) Walker of Beaverton;
grandchildren, Randall and Minda; a Great-grandchild, Benjamin; three brothers,
Donald (Bobbie) Druley of Missouri, Dewey (Ruby) Gould of Sanford, and Luster
(Betty) SMith of Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Dolly Druley of Texas; and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary A.
Gould who died in 1993; a grandchild, Crystal Walker; a brother, Grover Druley;
and a sister, Dorothy Runyon. Funeral services were held Jan. 9 at Hall
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Pastor Steve Shangraw officiated. Burial was at
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/2006 Column - 2
Page - 2 ELLEN GOULD (26 MAY
1870 - 09 NOV 1948) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
MRS. ELLEN GOULD Mrs. Ellen Gould, 70, resident of Gladwin
county and Buckeye township for the past thirty years, passed away on Tuesday,
November 9, at a nursing home in Altuna, Mecosta county. Funeral services will be held at the Hall
Funeral home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. C. F. Olin of the
Gladwin Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mrs. Gould was born in Watertown, New York,
on May 26, 1870, and came to Gladwin from Vassar. She was married to William Gould
who passed away in 1936. Surviving are four sons, Harold, of Holland, Glenn, of
Detroit, Claude and Charles, of Hay township; eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Four sons preceded their mother in death. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-10/1948 Column - 4 Page - 1 FRANCIS GERALD GOULD
(13 SEP 1924 - 5 DEC 1952) SERVICES HELD FOR FRANCIS GOULD Francis Gerald Gould, 28, passed away at the University Hospital in Ann
Arbor on Friday December 5, after eight months illness. Funeral services were
held on Monday afternoon from the Assembly of God church with the Rev. Truman
Lowell officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Gould was born in Hay township on September 24, 1924, and was a
veteran of World War II, where he served as Yeoman 2/c with the United States
Navy. He married Mary Billie Murphy on March 24, 1944, in Sacramento,
California. Surviving are his wife; one son, Charles Franklin Gould; one daughter,
Billie Darlene Gould; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gould, of Winegars; and
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Babcock, of Gladwin; one sister, Shirley
Ellen Gould, of Winegars. Another sister, Evelyn Irene, preceded him in death in 1937. Pallbearers
were Max Oard, Robert Greynolds, Woodrow Thompson, Ward Russell, James Broka
and Leo Martonosi, Jr. Gladwin County Record dated 12-10/1952 Column - 4 Page -
1. WILLIAM E. GOULD (3
JUNE 1866 - 10 AUG 1936) WM. E. GOULD, BUCKEYE
RESIDENT, SUCCUMBS Services were held at the Free Methodist
church Monday, August 10, at 2 p.m. for William E. Gould conducted by Rev.
Charles H. Woods. Burial was at Highland cemetery. William Gould was born June 3, 1866 in
Ontario. When he was 15 years old he came to Vassar, Michigan. Here he was
married to Miss Ellen George, August 29, 1890. Eight sons were born to them. In
1811 the Goulds came to Gladwin and located on their farm in Buckeye township
where he died August 7, 1936, after several weeks illness. He is survived by his wife, four sons,
Harold Gould of Holland; Glenn Gould of Detroit, Claud and Charles Gould of
Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hughs of Averill, Mrs. Sarah Rivers of
Marquette, and Mrs. Vina Evans of Detroit; and eight grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 08-12/1936 Column - 2 Page - 1 EVA JANE (COLLINS)
GOWER(? 13 APR 1967) MRS. GOWER DIES IN
TRAVERSE CITY Services for Mrs. Eva Jane Gower, 77, of
Gladwin, were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev.
Charles Allen officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Gower, a widow,
died Thursday, April 13, at Traverse City after a long illness. Her maiden name
was Collins. She is survived by one son, Frederick Bock of Mishawakee, Ind.
Gladwin County Record dated 04-19/1967 Column - 5 Page - 3 HEATHER GRABER (1974
- 1974) ARCHIE M. GRAHAM (28
APRIL 1897 - 8 APRIL 1984) NAVY WWI Archie M. Graham, 86,
of 440 N. Arcade, Gladwin, died at his home Sunday, April 8, after a short
illness. Born in Gladwin on Apriol 28, 1897, he had spent his lifetime here. He
was a meat cutter, a World War I veteran of the Navy and a member of the WW I
Barracks. Mr. Graham and the former Elva (Peg) Neason were married August 27,
1933, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death December 26, 1979. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard
(Nancy) Dodson of Upper Marlboro, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Lena Cronin of Gladwin;
and one brother, John of Sun City, Calif. Services were held today, Wednesday,
at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Thomas
Spitler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial
Service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1984
Column - 4 Page - 2 (Midland Daily News,
Apr. 9, 1984) Archie M. Graham, 86,
of Gladwin died Sunday, April 8, 1984, in his home. He was born April 28,
1897, in Gladwin, and had been a lifelong resident. He was a retired meat
cutter, veteran of World War I and member of World War I Barracks of
Gladwin. He married the former Peg
Neason, Aug. 27, 1933, in Gladwin. She
died Dec. 26, 1979. He leaves a daughter,
Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Dodson of Upper Marlboro, Md., and sister, Lena Cronin of
Gladwin. Service will be at
1p.m. Wednesday in Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after
7p.m. today. ELMA "PEG"
(NEASON) GRAHAM (06 OCT 1905 - 26 DEC 1979) Mrs. Elva (Peg)
Graham, 74, of Gladwin died Wednesday in Midland Hospital Center after a
three-weeks illness. She was born Oct. 6, 1905, in Gladwin, where she was a
lifetime resident. She was a member of the White Clover Chapter, Order of
Eastern Star, Gladwin; the Veterans of Midland Daily News
dated 12-28-1979 Page - 6. HENERETTIE JANE
(BAILEY) GRAHAM (9 SEP 1870 - 3 JULY 1961) RITES THURSDAY FOR
MRS. JANE GRAHAM Mrs. Henerettie Jane
Graham, 90, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip Cronin, in
Gladwin, following a long illness. Born in London, Ontario, on Sept. 9, 1870,
the former Henerettie Bailey came to Gladwin County in 1891. She was married to
John Graham on Dec. 5, 1891, in Ontario. He preceded her in death in 1920. Survivors include two sons, John L. of Los
Angeles and Archie of Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Oniel of Detroit,
Mrs. Lena Cronin and Mrs. Clara Jungman, of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren and 22
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and burial is
in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1961 Column - 3 Page -
1 HENERETTIE JANE
GRAHAM (09 SEPT 1870 03 JULY 1961) MRS. GRAHAM OF
GLADWIN DIES AT 90 JOHN H. GRAHAM (5 NOV
1847 12 AUG 1920) John H. Graham was born in Kingston, Ont., Nov. 5, 1847, and departed
this life at his home on Grout street Thursday, Aug. 12, 1920, after an illness
of one year and 12 days. He was in his seventy-fifth year and had been a
resident of Gladwin county since the 80's and has been in business here since
that time. In 1892 he was married to Jane Bailey of Kent county, Ontario, who
survives with three daughters, Mrs. P. D. O'Neil of Des Moines, Iowa, Clara and
Lena at home, two sons, Lieutenant John Lenzie Graham of the U.S. Navy and
Archie at home. One daughter, Jane Elizabeth, died in her infancy. Besides his
wife and children, his son-in-law, granddaughter, five brothers and two sisters
survive him. Services were held at the residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
conducted by Rev. W. J. Cross and at the grave under the auspices of the
I.O.O.F. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. P.D. O'Neil and
daughter of Des Moines, Ia., Olive Bailey and Wilford Roszell of Chatham, Ont.
Gladwin County Record dated 8-19/1920 Column - 5 Page - 5. ALMINA GRAMS (6 JAN
1815 - 23 MAY 1911) Almina Grams died at
the home of her son, Edward Grams, in the Third ward, May 23, 1911, aged 96
years, 4 months and 17 days, having been an invalid a number of years. She had
been a resident of Gladwin county 15 years, coming here from Monroe county. She
was the mother of 14 children, four of whom survive, William of Detroit, Louis
of Milan, Emanuel of Sage township and Edward of this city. Funeral was held at
the home of her son Edward, Mary 26, at 2 p.m., Rev. Mrs. Lang officiating.
Interment in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1911 Column -
5 Page - 1 HELEN (ADAMS) FRANK -
GRANDY (30 MARCH 1891 25 JULY 1972) Mrs. Owen Grandy, 81, of 4439 Two Mile Road, Gladwin, died Tuesday, July
25, at the home of her step-son in Pontiac after a brief illness. Born March
30, 1891, in Indiana, she had been a resident of Butman Township for the past
24 years, coming here from Hazel Park. She was married to Owen B. Grandy in
Hockaday January 8, 1950, and he preceded her in death November 25, 1971. Surviving is a step-son, Wilbur Frank of Pontiac. Services will be held
Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Helena
Egts officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 7-26/1972 Column 6 Page 2. IDA M. GRANDY (24 JAN
1883 30 MARCH 1952) DIES AT HER HOME IN GLADWIN Mrs. Ida M. Grandy, 69, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 30. She
had been in ill health for seven weeks. Funeral services were held this
afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home with Elder David Bailey, of Harrison,
officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Grandy was born on January 24, 1883 at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
She has lived in Gladwin for 31 years. Surviving are one son, William Jenkins,
of Vestaburg; two daughters, Mrs. Bert Carrick, of Vestaburg and Mrs. Melvin
Edwards, of Saginaw; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. On daughter,
Mrs. Fred Sperry, preceded her mother in death. Gladwin County Record dated
4-2/1952 Column 5 Page 1. JOSEPH A. GRANDY (24
JUNE 1851 - 10 JUNE 1922) Joseph A. Grandy died at his home in Gladwin, June 10, at 7:30 aged 70
years, 11 months and 16 days. He was born in Leesburg, Pa., June 24, 1851 and
in 1879 he moved to Michigan, where he was united I nmarriage to Miss Flora B.
Hopkins. They moved back to Pennsylvania where they lived until 1895. To this
union were born five children, George Grandy, Grand Rapids; Ida McMillan and
Mrs. Blanche Holmes both of Detroit, Mrs. Bessie Sharpe and Owen Grandy of
Gladwin, who with his wife, 10 grandchildren and one great grandson are left to
mourn their loss. Services were conducted by Rev. Smith of Gladwin and Elder Bailey of
Beaverton June 13 at the M. E. church. Interment in Highland cemetery. A
precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in
our home, Which never can be filled. Gladwin County Record dated 6-15/1922
Column 5 Page 5. OWEN B. GRANDY (3 NOV
1893 - 25 NOV 1971) Owen B. Grandy, 78,
of 4439 Two Mile Road, died suddenly at his home in Butman Township Thursday,
Nov. 25. Born in Beaver Falls, Pa., Nov. 3, 1893, Mr. Grandy had lived most of
his life in Gladwin County. He was a farmer. He and the former Helen Adams
Frank were married January 8, 1950, in Gladwin. A veteran of World War I, he was
a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3731, Gladwin. He is survived by his wife, Helen; and one
step-son, Wilbur Frank of Pontiac. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Helena Egts officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 MI PVT 5 BN FIELD
ARTY SALOMA E. GRANT (? -
?) TERRY E. GRANT (15
AUG 1947 - 1 JUNE 2002) Terry E. Grant, 54, of Utica, Michigan, died
June 1, 2002 at home. Terry was born August 15, 1947 to Jacob and Marie
(Wagner) Grant at Gladwin, Michigan. He lived in Macomb County for 31 years,
having previously lived in Beaverton, Michigan. He was married in Beaverton on
November 12, 1966 to Judy (Hoag) Grant. His occupation was machine repair,
Daimler Chrysler Corporation Skilled Trades. He had perfect attendance at the
Warren Stamping Plant from 1986 until his retirement in 2002. Terry was a
Little League coach from 1971-1973; life member of the National Rifle
Association (1967 to present); member of Gladwin County Sportsman Club
(1981-1988); member of the United Auto Workers (1966 to present). Terry was
very active in the Boy Scouts and received the following scouting awards: O.D.
Bostwick Order of arrow, Ojibwa District award of merit, Woodbadge,
Scoutmasters Award, and Society of George. He also attended five National Boy
Scout Jamborees. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Utica;
his son John (Suzi) Grant of Macomb; his daughter Terry Allor and friend Steven
Cutway of Washington, Michigan; his mother Marie Grant of Beaverton; his
brother Ivan (Bev) Grant of Beaverton; his sisters Leta (Rick) Painter of
Beaverton, and Peggy (Terry) Govitz of Gladwin; and grandchildren Alyssa Grant
of Macomb, Paige Grant of Macomb, and Joshua Cutway of Washington. He is
predeceased by his father, Jacob Grant, in 2001, and his granddaughter Melanie
Allor in 1996. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 11 am at
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, Michigan, with pastor Earl Marsh officiating.
Burial took place in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be
made to Boy Scouts of America or American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-05/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2 VICKY M. GRATOPP (11
NOV 1949 - 28 DEC 1999) Vicky
M. Gratopp, 52, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at Tolfree Hospital in
West Branch. Born Nov. 11, 1949 in Pontiac, she was the daughter of George and
Arlene Geror Hodge. Vicky married Robert Gratopp, June 8, 1968 in Rochester.
They moved to Gladwin in June 1984. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran
Church. She loved working with the customers at Secord Lake Marina, which she
and Rob operated and she enjoyed vacationing in Florida. Besides
her husband she is survived by one son, Scott and wife Dannielle of Gladwin;
one daughter, Kimberely and husband Doug Macon of Gladwin; her father, George
Hodge of Freeland; one sister, Teresa Fries of Midland; one grandson, Jeremy
Macon; her mother-in-law, Lillie Gratopp of Gladwin; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church
with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church building fund. Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin
was in charge of the arrangements. LEONARD A. GRAVES (20
APRIL 1920 - 23 JAN 1967) ILLNESS FATAL TO
LEONARD GRAVES Services will be held for Leonard A. Graves,
of Sage Township, Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev.
Charles Allen and Rev. F. E. Voller will officiate and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Mr. Graves, a life-long resident of Gladwin County, was a
World War II veteran. Born April 20, 1920, in Billings Township, he was 46
years old. He died Monday, Jan. 23, following and extended illness. Mr. Graves
and the former Miss Dora M. Coney were married April 9, 1941, in Beaverton. He
was a member of the Church of the Nazerene. Survivors include his wife, Dora; two sons,
Gary and Bruce; and three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Blades, Iva Lou adn Peggy;
one grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Winn, Mrs. Zetta Fradenburg, and Mrs.
Bessie Fenton, all of the Beaverton area, and Mrs. Florence Gilman of Bay City;
two brothers, Francis Roy of Beaverton and Norman of Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-25/1967 Column - 7 Page - 1 WWII MRS. ELMER GRAY (? -
21 APRIL 1913) GRACE L. (MORSE) GREATHEAD
(1901 11 MARCH 1981) GRACE GREATHEAD Grace L. Greathead,
79, of Pontiac, died March 11. She was married to the late Joseph H. Greathead,
Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kenney of Pontiac and Mrs. Tressa Sneed
of Owosso. Rites were held
Saturday in Pontiac with burial in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-18/1981 Column 5 Page 2. JOSEPH HAROLD
GREATHEAD (5 AUG 1901 - 1 APRIL 1979) Joseph H. Greathead, 77, of 9884 Toohy Trail, Harrison, died suddenly
Sunday, April 1, of a heart attack at his home. Born in Birmingham, England, on
August 5, 1901, he moved to the Harrison area three years ago from Drayton
Plains. He was retired from Pontiac Motors in Pontiac and was a member of the
F. & A.M. Lodge No. 21 in Pontiac. Mr. Greathead and the former Grace Morse were married in Toledo, Ohio, on
May 5, 1928, and she survives him. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-4/1979 Column 4
Page 2. AARON B. (CHUM)
GREAVES (10 MAR 1904 23 JAN 1967) CHUM GREAVES SERVICES SATURDAY Aaron B. (Chum) Greaves, 62, of Gladwin, died Monday evening, Jan. 23. He
had been in failing health the past four years. He had been a life-long
resident of Gladwin County, born here March 10, 1904. Mr. Greaves and the
former Miss Violet Huntley were married in St. Helen Sept. 3, 1928. An
automobile mechanic, he was employed at the Drake Mercury Sales here. He was a
member of the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Violet; five sons, Robert, Larry and Ronald, of
Gladwin, Archie and Donald of Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Virgalene Doane of
Gladwin and Mrs. Ruth Patnode of Flint; two brothers, Earl of Skeels and Melvin
of Flint; a sister, Mrs. Iva Frances, of Pinconning; and 13 grandchildren. A
son, Elmer, died in 1946. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
1-25/1967 Column 5 Page 1. EMMA GREAVES (? - ?) MATHEW GREAVES (? -
?) ORILEN GREAVES (? -
?) RONALD MELVIN GREAVES
(?21 NOV 1929 25 SEP 1930) RONALD MELVIN GREAVES Ronald Melvin Greaves, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Greaves, was born Nov.
21, 1929, and passed away Sept. 25, 1930, age 10 months and 4 days. Besides his parents he leaves to mourn his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Matt Greaves, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wisner and many other relatives and friends.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-2/1930 Column - 3 Page - 1. VIOLET MAY (HUNTLEY)
GREAVES (30 JUNE 1909 28 JAN 1993) VIOLET GREAVES Violet M. (Footer) Greaves, 83, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died
Thursday, Jan. 28, 1993 in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a short illness. Born
in Otsego County on June 30, 1909, she moved to Gladwin County 65 years ago. She was a member of the All-Bright Shores F.O.E.
3655. The former Violet Huntley, she was married to Aaron (Chum) Greaves on
Sept. 3. 1928. in St Helen. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1967. Surviving are 5 sons, Robert, Larry, Donald and Ronald of Gladwin and
Archie of Flint; 2 daughters, Mrs. Vlrgilene Doan of Gladwin and Mrs. Lloyd
(Ruth) Patnode of Flint; 3 brothers, Eugene of Honor, Donald of Houghton Lake
and Dorland of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Delcia Scott of Beaverton; 23
grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son,
Elmer, in 1946 and a son and a daughter as infants. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Deane Wyllys officiated and burial was In the Highland
Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held Sunday at 8 p.m. at the funeral
home. Gladwin County Record dated 2-3/1993 Column 2 Page 2. MICHAEL GREELEY (25
FEB 1861 - 10 JUNE 1889) DEATH OF MICHAEL
GREELY. The death of Michael Greely, who has for
some months been in a precarious condition from the effects of that death
dealing disease, consumption, occurred last Monday. Until within the past year,
Mr. Greely had been a healthy, rugged person, but as a result of exposure, from
which he neglected to take proper precautions, disease slowly but surely
fastened its grip upon him, and laid him low. Mr. Greely was born in Ottawa, Canada, and
at his death was aged 28 years, 3 months and 16 days. From Canada he came to
Michigan, and May 11, 1884, married Miss Laura Wilber of Gladwin county, who
survives him with his father, two brothers and two sisters, all of the last
named residing in Canada, except his brother William. Deceased was an honored and respected member
of Gladwin lodge, I.O.O.F., and received every care from the members of the
order here. He had many friends, and was highly esteemed in the community,
having filled creditably several offices of trust, among them for four years
the office of under sheriff, a portion of the time as acting sheriff. Funeral services took place at the M. E.
church, under auspices of the I.O.O.F., who attended in regalia. The church was
filled to overflowing, and Rev. J. A. DeGraff preached from 2 Corinthians, v-1,
after which the remains were interred in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Greely and the friends would return
thanks for many acts of kindness rendered during the sickness and burial.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1889 Column - 4 Page - 5 ARTHUR GREEN (? - ?) MRS. ARTHUR GREEN
(ABT. 1863 - 24 APRIL 1890) The wife of Arthur Green of Buckeye died
April 24, and was buried April 27 in Highland cemetery. Rev. A. A. Stephens
conducted the funeral services. The deceased was about 27 years of age and
leaves two small children; six and eighteen months old respectively. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-02/1890 Column - 5 Page - 5 PATRICIA A. GREEN (16
SEP 1946 22 OCT 1998) PATRICIA A. GREEN Patricia A. Green, 52, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 at
Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma after a short illness. Born Sept. 16, 1946
in Midland, she lived in Gladwin County 14 years and previously lived in Isabella
County. Surviving are one son, Lonny and wife Kim Sheldon of Remus; five
daughters, Kimber Lee and husband Dwayne Murphy, and Kandy and husband Jeff
Fugate, all of Arkansas, Virginia Sheldon of Mt. Pleasant, Donna Green of
Gladwin, and Christina Wineman; six brothers, Michael and John Wineman, both of
St. Louis; James Wineman of Ionia, Terry Wineman of Arizona, Thomas Wineman
of Atlanta, and Robert Wineman of Texas; and one sister, Susan Hunger of
Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
10-28/1998 Column 1 Page 2. MILDRED E. GREENE
(1915 - 1955) REX WILLIAM GREENMAN
(29 OCT 1890 - 23 JULY 1949) GROUT MAN DIES AT HIS
HOME Rex William Greenman, 58, a veteran of World
War I, passed away suddenly at his farm home in Grout township, on Saturday,
July 23. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Reigle Funeral Home, with
burial in Highland cemetery. The Rev. S. Wurtz, of the Evangelical United
Brethren church, officiated. Mr. Greenman was born at Fife Lake, October 29,
1890, and was married to Miss Grace Wells on September 17, 1919, in Flint. They
have been residents of Gladwin county for the past 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Grace; one son,
Calvin Greenman, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Porter, of Saginaw; also one
step-daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Nelson, of Flint; two brothers, Vernice Greenman and
Eldo Greenman, both of Flint; and three grandchildren. Gladwin County Record
dated 07-27/1949 Column - 7 Page - 1 WWI JAMES R. GREINER (1
DEC 1931 - 1 AUG 1987) James R. Greiner, 55,
of 139 Deer St., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday Aug. 1, in Durand while
playing golf. Born in Flint Dec. 1, 1931, he moved to Gladwin County in 1974.
Mr. Greiner was chief engineer for McLargo Corp. in Gladwin and a veteran of
the Korean War. He was secretary and past president of the Gladwin Lions Club
and Lions Club Deputy District Governor. Mr. Geiner and the former Nona Young
were married Feb. 3, 1951, in Fenton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
James of Gladwin; 5 daughters, mrs. William (Janet) Collins of Midland, Mrs.
Donald (Rebecca) Davis of Okemos, Mrs. Franklin (Christine) Ribble of West
Berlin, Germany, Tammara Corbett of Owosso and Shelley Grove of Gladwin; and 11
grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Leader Dogs for the
Blind, Michigan Eye Bank and Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-05/1987 Column - 2 Page - 2 KOREA NONA I. (YOUNG)
GREINER (? - ?) MICHAEL GREELY (25
FEB 1861 - 10 JUNE 1889) DEATH OF MICHAEL
GREELY. The death of Michael Greely, who has for
some months been in a precarious condition from the effects of that death
dealing disease, consumption, occurred last Monday. Until within the past year,
Mr. Greely had been a healthy, rugged person, but as a result of exposure, from
which he neglected to take proper precautions, disease slowly but surely
fastened its grip upon him, and laid him low. Mr. Greely was born in Ottawa, Canada, and
at his death was aged 28 years, 3 months and 16 days. From Canada he came to
Michigan, and May 11, 1884, married Miss Laura Wilber of Gladwin county, who
survives him with his father, two brothers and two sisters, all of the last
named residing in Canada, except his brother William. Deceased was an honored and respected member
of Gladwin lodge, I.O.O.F., and received every care from the members of the
order here. He had many friends, and was highly esteemed in the community,
having filled creditably several offices of trust, among them for four years
the office of under sheriff, a portion of the time as acting sheriff. Funeral services took place at the M. E.
church, under auspices of the I.O.O.F., who attended in regalia. The church was
filled to overflowing, and Rev. J. A. DeGraff preached from 2 Corinthians, v-1,
after which the remains were interred in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Greely and the friends would return
thanks for many acts of kindness rendered during the sickness and burial.
Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1889 Column - 4 Page - 5 LENA REBECCA (NOBLE)
GREEN (13 AUG 1890 - 24 SEP 1938) FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR LENA REBECCA GREEN Lena Rebecca Green, who was born in Ohio
August 13, 1890, died at her home in Butman township Saturday night. Mrs. Green
is the daughter of William and Blanche Noble. Funeral services were conducted
by Elder White at the Butman L.D.S. church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. Burial
was at the Highland cemetery. Surviving her are her husband, William, and
daughter, Alma Erwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1938 Column - 2 Page -
1 FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR LENA R. GREEN Mrs. Lena Green was born in Delta, Ohio,
August 13, 1890, and died at her home in Butman township Saturday, September
24. Mrs. Green is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Noble and came to
Michigan about 36 years ago. In June 1909, she was married to William
Green at the Methodist church in Gladwin. To this union was born one daughter,
Mrs. Alma Erwin, who survives her. She is also survived by her husband. Funeral
services were held form the Latter Day Saint church in Butman by Elder George
White. Interment was at the Highland cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-05/1938 Column - 8 Page - 1 WILLIAM ALBERT GREEN
(27 MAY 1887 - 10 AUG 1954) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR
BEAVERTON MAN William Albert Green, 67, of Beaverton
passed away Tuesday, August 10, after an illness of two years. He was born May
27, 1887 in Midland county. He resided in Midland until 15 years ago when he
came to Beaverton to live. He is survived by his wife Edith; a daughter, Mrs.
Claude Irwin, Flint; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jack Bell of Evart; a stepson, Harold
Jankowske of Mt. Pleasant; four sisters, Mrs. Fred West, Realton, Calif., Mrs.
Albert Whitney, Beaverton, Mrs. R. E. Bell, Wyandotte, and Mrs. Daily Whitney
of Flushing; and a brother, Manley Green of Beaverton; also four grandchildren
and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Harold Jankowske of the Court Street Church
of Christ, Mt. Pleasant, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-22/1954 Column - 3 Page - 1 ADA MAY (ELLIS)
GARDEN - GREER (19 AUG 1874 - 31 AUG 1953) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR
MRS. GREER Funeral services for Mrs. Ada M. Greer, 79,
will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. John R. Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church, and the Rev. William Elliott, of St. Paul's
Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Ada M. Ellis was born in Hillsdale county on
August 19, 1874, Alice D. Ellis. She was married to Adelbert Greer in 1907 in
Gladwin and has been a resident in the county for the past 74 years. They have
made their home in the city for about 35 years. Mrs. Greer passed away on
Monday morning, August 31, following a year of ill health. Surviving are her husband; two daughters,
Mrs. Eva Ogg of Sage township and Miss Mae Garden at home; one brother, Lee
Ellis, of Boise, Idaho; eight grandchildren. Her nephews, Amos Greer, Hazen
Greer, Lee Greer, Earl Greer, Del Greer and Clarence Koontz will act as
pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1953 Column - 5 Page - 1 ADELBERT GREER (20
NOV 1876 - 17 NOV 1953) Mr. Greer was born on
November 20, 1876, in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, the son of John and Ellen
Greer. He came to Gladwin with his parents at the age of five years and spent
all of his lifetime here. His Wife, the former Ada Garden, whom he married in
Gladwin in February 1907, Died on August 31, This year. He retired from his
farm in Gladwin Township and moved to the city in 1914. He served for a number
of years as supervisor and social welfare commissioner and later as city
assessor. Mr Greer was a former member of I.O.O.F. and the Gleaners. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-18/1953 Column - 7 Page - 1 EDNA I. GREER (1 JULY
1925 - 24 APRIL 1990) Mrs. Edna I. Greer,
64, of 4969 N. Round Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 24, 1990, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Hazel Park, July 1, 1925,
she moved to Gladwin County 23 years ago from Pontiac. The former Edna
Tousignant, she was married to George R. Greer. Besides her husband, she is
survived by 3 daughters, Lyda Warren of Perryville, Ky., Carol Montgomery of Danville,
Ky., and Jessie Greer of Pontiac; one sister, Margaret Guateri of Walled Lake;
9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Rites were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2 LEELAH S. GREER (10
MARCH 1875 - 22 DEC 1960) RITES FOR LEELAH S.
GREER HELD Miss Leelah S. Greer, 85, well-known Gladwin
business woman for 47 years, died Thursday, Dec. 22 after an illness of three
weeks. Mrs. Greer was born March 10, 1875, in Gladwin Township, and had spent
alll her life here. She became associated with the Gladwin County Abstract
office in 1913 and the owner in 1918. Miss Greer was as familiar figure in
Gladwin business life as she operated her business duties during her long
career. She was active serving as city treausurer and operating the automobile
license branch here for the secretary of state. She was St. Paul's Episcopal Church
treasurer for more than 30 years and a member of Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge 151,
the Gladwin Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Title Association and the
American Title Association. Survivors are four cousins, Albert Greer, Gladwin;
Mr. Mark Kehoe and Miss Minna Greer, Gladwin and Mrs. Lillian Nauman, West
Branch. Funeral services were held Monday Dec. 26 at
4 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Venerable Archdencon Charles D.
Braidwood, the Rev. Alfred W. Saulberry, and the Rev. Eric Kast officiating.
Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1960 Column
- 6 Page - 1 ROBERT GREER (15 JULY
1879 - 11 MAY 1956) ROBERT GREER PASSES
AWAY Robert Greer, 76, passed away at his home
Friday morning at 2 a.m. He was born July 15, 1879 in Gladwin and had spent all
of his life here. He farmed for a number of years in Gladwin township before
moving to town. Surviving is one sister, Leelah, of Gladwin. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m.
at St. Paul's Episcopal church with the Rev. A. W. Salulsbury officiating.
Burial was in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were Amos, Melvin and Hazen Greer,
Glen McClure, Sr., Mark Kehoe and Herbert Clark. Gladwin County Record dated
05-16/1956 Column - 4 Page - 1 SANDRA K. (HOLTSBERRY)
GRIFFITH (16 JAN 1949 16 NOV 1987) SANDRA GRIFFITH Sandra K. Griffith,
38, of Gladwin and formerly of Saginaw, died Monday, Nov. 16, in St. Marys Medical Center,
Saginaw, after short illness. The former Sandra Holtsberry, she was born Jan.
16, 1949, in Saginaw and had lived there most of her life until coming to
Gladwin County in June. Surviving are one son
and a daughter, John and Rachel, both at home; her mother, Mrs. Frances Strong
of Saginaw; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lois Wren of Freeland and Mrs. Linda McAllister of
San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Robert Leininger of San Antonio, Texas; and 2
step-brothers, Leon and Roger Strong of Merrill. Rites were held Nov.
19, at the Snow Funeral Home, Saginaw. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery,
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 12-9/1987 Column 3 Page 2. HOWARD JACKSON
GRIMMETT (12 JAN 1931 - 21 JULY 1992) HOWARD GRIMMETT Howard J. Grimmett, 61, of 4075 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin died Tuesday,
July 21, 1992, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a
short illness. Born in Buck. W. Va.. Jan. 12, 1931, he moved to Gladwin County
a year ago from Madison Heights. Mr. Grimmett worked in auto body repair for 35
years until retiring 2 years ago. He was employed the last 14 years for Mike
Savoie Chevrolet. Mr. Grimmett and the former Ruby Pence were married March 14,
1953, in Union, W. Va. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Lloyd and Marshall of Gladwin
and Greg of Kinross; one daughter, Mrs. James (Vicki) Hamilton of Algonac; 3 sisters, Mrs. Lora
Cobb of Detroit, Mrs. Melba Forren and Mrs. Barbara Forren of Geneva, Ohio; 2
brothers, Delbert of Sterling Heights and Dlaine of Geneva, Ohio; and 10
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Rites will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel with the Rev. Robert Brown officiating. Visitation is afternoon today,
Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 7-22/1992 Column 3 Page 2. EVERETT G. GRONDA (12
FEB 1920 - 29 DEC 1983) Everett G. Gronda,
63, of 3368 N. West River Rd., Gladwin, died early Thursday, Dec. 29, of a
heart attach. Born in Saginaw on February 12, 1920, he came to Gladwin County
in 1970 from Saginaw. He was a tool grinder for Eaton Manufacturing in Saginaw
for 34 years until retiring June 1, 1974. A veteran of World War II he served 3
years in the South Pacific and received the Bronze Star. He was a member of
several Gladwin and Beaverton bowling leagues, the Whirling G's Square Dance
Club and the Gladwin United Methodist Church. Mr. Gronda was married to the former
Josephine Walsh on February 8, 1947, in Saginaw. Besides his wife he is
survived by one son, Mark of Saginaw; 2 daughters, Robin Moor of Gladwin and
Mrs. Michael (Kelli) DuVall of Flushing; 3 brothers, Floyd of Gladwin, Earl of
Saginaw and Robert of Freeland; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Krauss and Mrs. Velitta
Merrow of Gladwin; a sister-in-law Mrs. Emma Gronda of Saginaw; and 8
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 TEC 3 US ARMY WWII (Midland Daily News,
Dec. 30, 1983) Everett G. Gronda,
63, Gladwin, died Thursday at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a heart
attack. He was born Feb. 12,
1920, in Saginaw. He was a tool grinder with Eaton manufacturing, Saginaw. He
retired June 1, 1974, after 34 years of service. He was a veteran of World War 11, spending
three years of active duty in the South Pacific which earned him a bronze star. He was a resident of
Gladwin County since 1970, a member of the Whirling Gs Squaredance Club, a
member of the First United Methodist Church, Gladwin, and an avid bowler on
many leagues in Gladwin
and Beaverton. He married the former
Josephine Walsh on Feb. 8, 1947 in Saginaw. She survives him along with one
son, Mark E. Gronda, Saginaw; two daughters, Robin Moore, Gladwin, and Mrs.
Michael (Kelli) DuVall, Flushing; and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are
three brothers, Floyd Gronda, Gladwin; Earl Gronda, Saginaw; and Robert Gronda,
Freeland; and two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Krauss and Mrs. Vleitta Merrow, both of
Gladwin. Funeral services will
be at 1 pm. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Gladwin, with Rev.
Donald Bates. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery of Gladwin. Friends may call at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, today and until 11 a.m. Saturday. (Midland Daily News,
Dec. 29, 1983) Everett G. Gronda,
63, of Gladwin, died this morning, Dec. 29, 1983, at the Gladwin Area Hospital
following a heart attack. Services will be
1p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Homes Gladwin Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home after
7p.m. today. (Bay City Times, Dec.
30, 1984) Services will be 1
p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Gladwin for Mr. Gronda, 63,
who died Thursday at Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1920, in
Saginaw. Burial will he in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Survivors include his
wife Jospehine; one son; and two daughters.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. LYNN S. GRONDA (1946
- 1995) BASIL W. GROVE (5 SEP
1915 - 3 SEP 1986) Basil W. Grove, 70,
of 905 W. Chatterton St., Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 3, at his home. Born in Sage Township Sept. 5,
1915, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Grove was a self-employed plumber. He
was a member of the Free Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II. Mr.
Grove and the former Irene (June) Beech were married Oct. 20, 1945, in Butman
Township. Besides his wife, he is survived by a
daughter, Carol Temple of Mt. Pleasant; 5 brothers, Wilbur of Beaverton, Mervin
of St. Helen, Omer, Holland and Mike of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Beatrice Smith of
Gladwin, Cecil Behnke of Ft. Mead, Fla. and Delavina Card of Flint; and one
grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth, Nov. 4, 1969, a daughter,
Paula, Dec. 29, 1985 and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/1986 Column - 2
Page - 2 PFC US ARMY WWII GARY ERNEST GROVE (11
OCT 1959 - 30 JAN 1960) RITES FOR INFANT SON ARE HELD Funeral services were held Tuesday for Gary Ernest Grove, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grove, at the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Wm. J. Hassold
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. The baby was born Oct. 11, 1959 and died Saturday, Jan. 30 after an
illness of six days. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grove;
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sherman; great
grandparents, Mrs. Martin Sherman, Mrs. Goldie Grove and Mr. and Mrs. William
Yanke. Gladwin County Record dated 2-3/1960 Column 8 Page 1. GARY H. GROVE (1937 -
?) HOWARD C. GROVE (18
APRIL 1907 - 26 DEC 1977) Howard C. Grove, 70,
of 2749 Youngs, Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Dec. 26, in the Clare Nursing Home
after a long illness. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on April 18, 1907, he came
to Gladwin County in 1913. Mr. Grove was retired from the Dow Chemical Company.
He was married to the former Lelah Spohn on November 21, 1931, in Gladwin.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Beverly) Hall of
Gladwin, Mrs. Jack (Gayla) Jerow of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Robert (Brenda) Popham
of Kinda; 2 sons, Gary of Warren and Jeffery of Beaverton; 4 sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Smith and Mrs. Shirley Roberts of Gladwin, Mrs. Cecil Behnke of Florida and
Mrs. Delavina Card of Flint; 7 brothers, Mervin of Gaylord, Wilbur of Beaverton
and Basil, Omer, Holland, Mike and Duane of Gladwin; 7 grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Jensen
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-28/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2 JUDITH A. GROVE (1941
- ?) KENNETH ARNOLD GROVE
(2 SEP 1947 - 4 NOV 1969) SGT. KENNETH GROVE
KILLED IN VIETNAM Sgt. Kenneth A. Grove, of Gladwin, became
the county's fourth victim of the war in Vietnam. The 22 year old soldier was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Grove of 905 W. Chatterton Street. He was
reported killed in action on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Details surrounding his death are
not known yet; except that he was apparently pursuing a member of the enemy
forces when he was shot. Sgt. Grove was a member of the 4th Military Police
Co., 4th Inf. Div. stationed in Vietnam. His parents were notified by telegram
Saturday of his death and an Army officer stopped Sunday at their home. The young soldier was supposed to have
completed his tour of duty in Vietnam around the end of January, his parents
said. He was looking forward to returning home and buying a new car, they
added. Persons who knew Kenneth when he worked in the Western Auto Store for
three years in high school and from his association with their children in
school were shocked and saddened when word of his death spread. Many mentioned
that he was a good boy and always had a ready smile. Besides his parents, he is
survived by two sisters, Carol Ann and Paula Kay. He was born in September 2,
1947, in Gladwin. Following graduation in 1965, he attended
Michigan State University for a year. Kenneth worked at Robinson Industries for
a short time and then at Saginaw Steering Gear for a year and a half before
entering the Army on March 6, 1968. He received his basic training at Ft. Knox,
Ky. and then took nine weeks of Military Police training at Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Following four months at Ft. Lee, Va., he left the United States for Vietnam on
January 28 Ken received the Army Commendation Medal on May 8, for exceptionally
meritorious achievement in the Republick of Vietnam in connection with military
operations against an armed hostile force. He was also chosen as 4th Infantry
Division Soldier of The Week which earned him the honor of serving as enlisted
aide to Major General Dean R. Pepke, commanding general 4th Inf. Div., during
the week of May 11 to 17. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. His
body is expected to arrive in Gladwin in about a week and will be at the
Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. Escorted him home will be his cousin, Sgt. Danny
Grove, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Grove, of Gladwin. The family asks that no
flowers be sent. A memorial fund will be established for the Free Methodist
Church Building Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1969 Column - 5 Page -
1 MILITARY SERVICES
HELD Military services for Sgt. Kenneth A. Grove,
22, of Gladwin, were held Monday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. from the Gladwin Free
Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Allen officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Sgt. Grove, son of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Grove, of Gladwin, was
killed in action in Vietnam on Tuesday, Nov. 4. He was the county's fourth
victim of the war in Vietnam. The young sergeant was a member of the 4th
Military Police Co., 4th Inf. Div., stationed in Vietnam. He entered the
service on March 6, 1968 and left for Vietnam January 28, 1969. He would have
completed his military tour of duty in Vietnam around the end of January. While in Vietnam, Sgt. Grove received the
Army Commendation Medal May 8, for exceptionally meritorious achievement in the
Republic of Vietnam in connection with military operations against an armed
hostile force. He was also chosen as 4th Infantry Division Soldier of the Week.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Carol Ann and Paula Kay.
The Miner-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-19/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1 MI SGT 4 MP BN 4 INF
DIV BSM ARCOM L VIETNAM LARRY DOUGLAS GROVE
(9 SEP 1938 - 2 SEP 2003) Larry D. LD Grove,
age 64, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at his residence following a long
illness. He was born in Gladwin County on Sept. 9, 1938 to the late Mervin and
Lela (Parker) Grove. He married the former Beverly Williams on Sept. 29, 1962;
she survives him. Larry has lived in
Gladwin most of his life. He served in the Army and then worked 17 years for
Dow Chemical. He owned and operated Gladwin Tank Mfg. since 1974. He was a 32nd
degree Mason with the Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM and a member of the
F.O.E. #3292. He built and operated
the Family Restaurant in 1971-1975, The Corner House Ice Cream Parlor from
1975 to the present, The Townhouse Restaurant from 1976-1992, and currently
served on the Gladwin County Road Commission. He was a member of the Hockaday
Community Church. Larry loved his grandchildren and his old cars. Surviving besides his
wife Bev are his children, Delayne Berthume of Vanderbilt, Thane (Trena) Grove,
Courtney Grove, and Kyle (Angie) Grove, all of Gladwin; seven grandchildren,
Joshua, Megan, Cody, Jacob, Riley, Macey and Eldee; one brother, Orval (Judy)
Grove of Mt. Pleasant; and two sisters, Darlene Conner and Valarie Cogswell,
both of Gladwin. He was predeceased by two brother-in-laws, Dean Conner and
Robert Cogswell. Funeral services were
held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at the Assembly of God Church, with
Pastor James Lowman and Pastor Don Smith presiding. Burial followed in Highland
Cemetery. The family requests memorials to the Hockaday Community Church. The
Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. LELAH S. (SPOHN)
GROVE (10 APRIL 1907 - 8 MAY 1997) Lelah S. Grove, 90,
of Gladwin, died Thursday, May 8, 1997 in Gladwin following a long illness.
Born April 10, 1907 in Clare County, she lived most of her life in Gladwin. She
had been employed by the Gladwin County Schools as a school teacher, retireing
in 1957 after 33 years. The former Lelah Spohn married Howard Grove Nov. 21,
1931 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1977. Surviving are two sons, Jeff and wife Linda
of Beaverton, Gary and wife Judy of Columbia, Tenn.; three daughters, Gayla and
husband Jack Gerou of Mt. Morris, Brenda and husband Robert Popham of Kinde,
and Beverly Hall of Gladwin; four sisters, Winifred Ely of Westland, Velma McIntosh
of Saginaw, Edith Gizicki of Garden City and Dorothy Beavers of Sanford; seven
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Shelly Lynn Grove, Jan. 22, 1949; one brother; two sisters; and four
grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May
10 at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Elder Gene Lamb officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of
sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gladwin County Library. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-21/1997 Column - 2 Page - 2 PAULA GROVE (13 MAY
1954 - 29 DEC 1986) Paula K. Grove, 31, of Gladwin, died Sunday,
Dec. 29, in Isabella County Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Born in
Gladwin May 13, 1954 she had spent her life here. She graduated from Gladwin
High School in 1972 and was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Surviving are her parents, Basil and Irene
June Grove of Gladwin; one sister, Carol Temple of Mt. Pleasant. A brother,
Kenneth, preceded her in death Nov. 4. 1969. Services were held last Wednesday
from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen and the Rev.
Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-08/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 ROSA MAY (FRUCHEY)
GROVE (5 DEC 1884 - 27 MARCH 1949) SERVICES WEDNESDAY
FOR MRS. GROVE Funeral services for Mrs. Urban E. Grove,
64, took place this afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. John
Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Highland
cemetery. Rosa May Fruchey was born on December 5, 1884, in Columbus Grove,
Ohio. She was married to Mr. Grove in February, 1901. They came to Gladwin in
1903, settling on a farm in Grout township. Mrs. Grove passed away Sunday,
March 27, at the Central Michigan Community hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Surviving are her husband; one son, Donald
E. Grove, of Flint; one daughter, Mrs. Robert F. Clendening of Gladwin; four
brothers, Lawrence Fruchey of Breckenridge, Russell Fruchey of Beaverton,
Corwis and George Fruchey of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Forest Ervay of St.
Louis; also four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 03-30/1949 Column - 3 Page - 1 SHELLEY LYNN GROVE
(1948 - 22 JAN 1949) URBAN E. GROVE (14
SEP 1876 - 24 AUG 1962) HOLD RITES FOR URBAN
GROVE Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Miner Chapel for Urban E. Grove, 85, of Grout Township, who died Friday
following a two-week illness. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was
in Highland Cemetery. Born on Sept. 14, 1876, in Paulding County,
Ohio, he came from Oakwood, Ohio, in 1903 to settle in Grout Township. Mr.
Grove was a retired machinery operator for the Gladwin County Road Commission.
He was married to the former Rosa Fruchey on Feb. 19, 1900, in Oakwood, Ohio.
She preceded him in death on March 24, 1949. Surviving are a son, Don of Flint; a
daughter, Mrs. Vera Clendening, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Donley
and Mrs. Aura Adams, of Oakwood, Ohio, and Mrs. Anna Varner of Defiance, Ohio;
four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
08-29/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1 EARL RUSSEL GRUVER
(15 MAY 1915 - 12 FEB 1986) Earl Gruver, 69, of
Warren, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, in South Macomb Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Muncie, Ind. May 15, 1916, he owned Brass Products in Detroit until
retiring in 1974. He was a member of the SeeBees during World War II. Mr.
Gruver and the former Fleta Dutcher were married Feb. 23, 1974, in Warren. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
step-sons, Eugene Hayward of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Lonnie Boman of
Roseville; and one grandchild. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Ronald Peters officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2 MMS2 US NAVY WWII DAVID GUST (12 DEC
1894 - 9 AUG 1978) David Gust, 83, of
130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, in the Clare Nursing Home
after an illness of two months. Born in Zhitomir, Russia, on December 12, 1894,
he came to Gladwin County in 1941 from Gratiot County. Mr. Gust was a retired
farmer and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was married to the former
Natalie Kubishke on January 21, 1926, in Elyria, Ohio. She preceded him in
death on April 24, 1958. Surviving are 3 sons, Donald of Gladwin,
William of West Branch and Emil of Coleman; 12 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 08-16/1978 Column - 6 Page - 2 US VETERAN EDNA GUST (18 DEC
1913 - 10 JAN 2000) Edna
E. Gust, 86, of Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 at home. Born Dec. 18, 1913
in Sebewaing, she was the daughter of Edward and Amanda Timm Goebel. Edna
married Louis Gust, Nov. 25, 1937 in Sebewaing. He preceded her in death Nov.
1, 1983. They came to Gladwin in 1945. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran
Church, the Ladies Aid, and the Lutheran Layman League. Surviving
are one daughter, Carol Lee and husband Joseph Pelky of Hapeville, Ga.; two
brothers, Bernhard Goebel of Sebewaing, and Kenneth Goebel of Bay City; one
sister, Adella Rieman of Sebewaing; four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Goebel.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Our Savior Lutheran
Church with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home from 2 to 8 p.m. today
(Wednesday). EMIL D. GUST (24
MARCH 1928 - 23 OCT 1988) Emil D. Gust, 60, of
4289 N. Coleman Rd., Coleman, died Sunday, Oct. 23, in St. Mary's Medical
Center, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Florence, Ohio, March 24, 1928,
he moved to Coleman 39 years ago from Gladwin County. He was a millwright for
Dow Chemical Co. and retired in April 1982, after 34 years. he was a member of
the Coleman Lions Club. Mr. Gust and the former Margaret Hund were married
Sept. 6, 1947, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Kenneth of Gladwin, Roger of Sanford and Kip of Austin, Texas; 4 daughters,
Mrs. Mark (Retha) Zeitz, Mrs. Gary (Patricia) Priemer and Tracy Gust of Glawin
and Mrs. Mike (Peggy) Laskus of Byron Center; 2 brothers, Donald of Gladwin and
William of West Branch; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Douglas Hadley officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the
donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1988 Column - 3
Page - 2 LOUIS H. GUST (21 JUN
1913 01 NOV 1983) (Midland Daily News,
Nov. 8, 1983) Louis H. Gust 70, of
710 South Stickel, Gladwin, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1983, at Midland Hospital
Center. He was born in Bay
City June 21, 1913, and attended Bay City schools and Hartung School of
Aeronautics. He married Edna Goebel in Sebewaing on Nov. 25, 1937. He lived in
Bay City and Wayne, then moved to Gladwin in 1946, where he owned and operated
Gusts Standard Service. He retired in 1975 and was then manager of the Gladwin
Airport for several years. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Our
Savior LLL Mens Club, and the Aid Association for Lutherans. He leaves his wife,
Edna; daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Carol Lee) Pelky of Hapeville, Ga.; four
grandchildren; brother, Ferd Gust of Gladwin: step brothers, Floyd Miller of
Gladwin and Harvey Miller of Hixson, Tenn. Services will be
11a.m. Friday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin with the Rev. William
Winter officiating. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at
the Mathews Funeral Home anytime. Memorials are suggested to the Lutheran Hour. (Bay City Times, Nov
3, 1983) Mr. Gust, 70, died
Tuesday in Midland Hospital Center. He was born June 21, 1913, in Bay City.
Among survivors are his wife, Edna, and one daughter. Services will be 11 a.m.
Friday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin with burial in the Highland
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. MARY ADELE GYORI (12
APRIL 1921 - ?) WILLIAM LOUIS GYORI
(11 SEP 1916 - 17 NOV 1993) William Louis Gyori, 77, of Howell and formerly of Gladwin and Bad Axe,
died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1993, in Medilodge of Howell. He was born on Sept. 11,
1916, in Lorain, Ohio, and retired from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Mr.
Gyori was a retired electrician for Ford Motor Co. He was a longtime member of
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 182 in Livonia. Mr.
Gyori was a member of the Northville Masonic Lodge 138. Mr. Gyori and the former Mary Adele Ferrell were married in 1939 in Mt.
Pleasant. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Linda)
Park of Howell; one son, William of Brighton; one sister, Irene Gordon of
Warren; one brother, Elmer of East Jordan; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Lamb Funeral Home with the
Rev. Duane Schafer officiating. The body was cremated. A Masonic service was
held Thursday at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation
of Michigan. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2. H'S ALBERT N. HAGER (17
FEB 1861 31 JAN 1937) ALBERT HAGER DIES AT DAUGHTERS HOME MONDAY Albert Hagar, 76, for many years a resident of Gladwin county died
January 31 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irvin Nash in Clare county.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Free
Methodist church at Gladwin conducted by Rev. C. H. Woods. Burial will be at
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-2/1938 Column 6 Page 1. SERVICES HELD THURSDAY FOR ALBERT N. HAGER Services were held at the Free Methodist church Thursday, February 3, at
2 p.m. for Albert N. Hager with Rev. Charles H. Woods officiating, assisted by
Rev. A. J. Hoolsema of the Skeels Baptist church. Burial was at Highland
cemetery at Gladwin. Mr. Hager was born in Dresden, Canada, February 17, 1861, and came to
Michigan with his parents at the age of six. In September, 1889, he married
Jennie Grace Smith who died February 20, 1930. Then children were born, Mrs. Lee Young of Spring Arbor, Mrs. Dewey
Paxton of Clare, Mrs. Harold Young, Mrs. Ervin Nash and Ralph Hager of Gladwin,
Byron of Saginaw, Merle of Linden, Stuart of Swartz Creek, Inez, who died eight
years ago and one son who died in infancy. Gladwin County Record dated 2-9/1938
Column - 5 Page 8. BYRON H. HAGER (9 SEP
1894 - 21 JAN 1957) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR BYRON HAGER Byron H. Hager, 60, a resident of Gladwin since the age of three, died
suddenly of a heart attack at New Haven on Monday. Mr. Hager was born in
Sanilac County on September 12, 1897 and on March 25, 1922 he was married to
the former Gertrude Faler in Flint. Mr. Hager was a crane operator and
construction worker. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the V. F.
W. Surviving are his wife; five sons, Byron of Royal Oak, Jack of North
Tonawanda, N. Y., Donald of Fort Knox, Ky. (U.S. Army), Lawrence of New
Baltimore, Mich. And Joseph at home; seven daughters, Mrs. Catherine Link of
Clare, Mrs. Arita Yeager of Saginaw, Mrs. Margaret Norman of Gladwin, Miss Mary
Hager of Flint and Misses Connie, Karen and Jean at home; two brothers, Merrill
of Grand Rapids and Stewart of Decatur; four sisters, Mrs. Effie Cranston of
Ubly, Mrs. Belle Paxton of Clare and Mrs. Helen Nash and Mrs. Jennie Young of
Gladwin; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Miner Funeral Home with the
Rev. Fr. George B. Artman officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eldon Nash, Marvin Nash, Douglas Paxton, Byron Paxton,
Gerald Young and Kenneth Young. Gladwin County Record dated 1-23/1957 Column 2
Page 1.
MI PFC CO 20 ENGR WWI INEZ LILLIAN HAGER (23
MAY 1913 12 FEB 1930) Inez Lillian Hager
was born in Butman township, Gladwin county, May 23, 1913, and departed this
life Feb. 12, 1930, at the age of 16 years, eight months and 20 days, following
an operation for appendicitis at Mercy hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hager, four brothers, Ralph, Byron and Stuart
of Gladwin and Merll of Caseville, four sisters, Mrs. Lee Young, Mrs. Harold
Young and Mrs. Ervin Nash of Gladwin and Mrs. Dewey Paxton of Clare, besides a
host of relatives and friends of Bay City and Gladwin. Inez was a member of
the Free Methodist church in Gladwin for two years and has been an active
member in the Sunday school and missionary work. She was district secretary of
the Bay City district Young Peoples Missionary society; also president of the
local Young Peoples society. Her bright smile and
winning ways won many friends among her schoolmates of the Gladwin high school.
Relatives from Marlette were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rudd and John Hager; from
Saginaw, Mrs. Walter Wright, Clarence Westover and Hugh Hager; Theron Pomeroy
from Yale, and a number of friends from Bay City. Funeral services were
held from the Gladwin Free Methodist church, conducted by Reb. George W.
Mustard. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1930
Column 3 Page 1. JENNIE HAGER (1871 -
1930) MARION (COUNCELL)
HAGGERT (1 AUG 1944 - 19 AUG 2001) Marion Councell, 57,
of Gladwin, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home
following a short illness. Born Aug. 1, 1944 in Hazel Park, she was the
daughter of George and Elsie (Hoag) Councell. She lived in Gladwin County most
of her life. Marion worked as a
cleaning lady for the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was a member of the
Gladwin Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 3292. Surviving are one son, Kevin Haggart of
Mt. Pleasant; three nieces; and two great-nieces. She was preceded in death by
her parents and one brother, Charles. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church, Gladwin, with Rev. Donald
Roberts officiating. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. CLIFFORD H. HAHN (9
MAY 1953 31 AUG 1992) CLIFFORD HAHN Clifford H. Hahn, 39, of 4993 N. M-18, Coleman, died suddenly at his home
Monday, Aug. 31, 1992. Born in Washington, D.C., May 9, 1953, he moved to the
area 2 years ago. Mr. Hahn was a mechanic and owned Mike's Komer Store at 4393
N. M-18. Mr. Hahn and the former Darla Swanstra were married in Gladwin on June
26, 1982. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Brandon and Jordan, at home;
and one brother, Harold of Yorkshire, Va. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral
Home. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-2/1992 Column 4 Page 2. BRYAN DUANE AND
STEVEN KEITH HAINES (24 OCT 1970 - 29 JAN 1982) BRYAN AND STEVEN
HAINES Bryan D. Haines, 14, and Steven K. Haines,
11 of 5592 Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, Jan. 29, in a fire at their
home. Bryan, a freshman at Gladwin High School, was born May 19, 1967, in
Gladwin and his brother, Steven, a 5th grader in the Gladwin Elementary School,
was born October 24, 1970, also in Gladwin. They were members of the Gladwin
R.L.D.S. Church. Surviving are their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Roger (Marlene) Haines; one brother, Darren at home; one sister, Heidi, at
home; their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Grimes Sr. of Gladwin; and great grandparents, Fred Haines and Mrs. Maude White
of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Donn Pendleton and Elder Stanley
Sampson officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 02-03/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 DALE B. HAINES (3
JULY 1978 - 21 DEC 1996) DONNA ELOISE (FOOR) HAINES (2 AUG 1920 15 JAN 2010) Donna E. Haines of Gladwin, passed away at her home, Jan. 15, 2010. She
was born Aug. 2, 1920 in Gladwin, the daughter of Roy E. and Blanche E. (Ogg)
Foor. She married Ervin L. Haines Oct. 27, 1937 in Gladwin. Donna was a homemaker working by the side of her husband on the family
farm. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin. She enjoyed watching Detroit
Tigers baseball, softball, square dancing and was an avid reader. She retired
from the Post Office in 1985. Donna is survived by sons, Pete (Peggy) Haines of Midland, Mike Haines of
Gladwin; granddchildren, Dawn (Randy) Wilkie, Bethany (Paul) Schultz, Tammy
(Jim) VanHorn, Tracey (Mike) Smith, Michael (Nikki) Haines, and Tilitha Smith;
13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Donna (Richard) Codling of Beaverton,
Faye Haines of Gladwin. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin L. Haines; parents;
brother, Wendell Foor; sisters, Verna Shearer, Velda Jakubowski, Dorothy
Warner; and a grandson, Patrick Haines. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at the
Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Larry Wright officiating. She
was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be
made to Alzheimer's Association. Gladwin County Record dated 01-20/2010. FRANK HAINES (2 DEC
1863 - 16 JULY 1939) SERVICES HELD FOR
FRANK HAINES WEDNESDAY Frank Haines, a resident of Gladwin county
for 68 years, died at his home in Grout township Sunday, July 16, after several
years illness. Mr. Haines was born in Lansing, December 2, 1863, and moved to
Gladwin county in 1870 when there was only five other families in Grout
township where they settled. Mr. Haines was married to Nancy Jane Piland of
Missouri August 22, 1889 and to them were born seven children. Mrs. Haines
preceded him in death in April, 1934. Surviving him are three sons, Melvin and
Fred of Grout, James of Afton, four daughters, Mrs. S. M. Casner of Port Huron,
Mrs. Wm. Campbell of Gaylord, Mrs. Wm. Weldon of Clare county, Mrs. Floyd
Nearing of Grout, four sisters, Mrs. Elmer Gidney, Mrs. Homer Ballard, Mrs.
Albert Wylie and Mrs. John Mills of Grout township, thirty-two grandchildren
and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30
at the house and 2 p.m. at the Grout Free Methodist Church, Rev. H. R. Fiddler
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
07-19/1939 Column - 6 Page - 10 FREDERICK EARL HAINES
(1 MARCH 1895 - 19 MARCH 1986) Frederick E. Haines,
91, of 3679 Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 19, in St. Mary's
Hospital, Saginaw, of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in Gladwin
County March 1, 1895, he had spent his lifetime in the county and farmed. Mr.
Haines was married to the former Lula Reynolds, July 17, 1916, in Gladwin. She
preceded him in death May 24, 1978. Surviving are 3 sons, Ronald, Ervin and
Gerald of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Donna) Codling of Beaverton; one
sister, Mrs. Millie Weldon of Vanderbilt: 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren
and 2 great great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Stanley Muma officiated and burial was
in the Highland Cemetery Masoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 03-26/1986
Column - 4 Page - 2 GEORGE WHITE HAINES
(16 OCT 1843 3 MAY 1920) PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY George White Haines was born at Chatham, Canada, Oct. 16, 1843, and
departed this life May 3, 1920 being at the time of his death 77 years, 6
months and 17 days of age. He was united in marriage to Tryhena McCrury in
1862. To this union were born five children. Mr. Haines came to Gladwin about
48 years ago and purchased a piece of wild land in Grout township which he
cleared and made his home until his death. He was always a hard working man, a
kind and loving husband and father. He was converted in the United Brethren
church about 40 years ago and has been a true Christian since. Mr. Haines had been in poor health for the past two or three years,
suffering from heart trouble which caused his death. He leaves to mourn his departure, one brother of Clare and two sisters,
Susan Page and Minnie Fields of Gladwin, three half-brothers, Alfred Emery of
Gladwin, the rest unknown, five children, Frank Haines, Mrs. Grace Gedney, Mrs.
Lavina Ballard and Mrs. Bertha Mills of Gladwin and Mrs. Olive Wylie of
Detroit, 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist church in Gladwin
Wednesday morning at 10:30 oclock, conducted by Rev. Cross and the body was
laid to rest in Highland cemetery beside his wife, whose death occurred April
28, five days preceding his. Gladwin County Record dated 5-6/1920 Column 4
Page 4. NANCY JANE (PILAND)
HAINES (1861 - 19 APRIL 1934) FINAL RITES HELD FOR
MRS. FRANK HAINES Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Haines of
Grout township, who died April 19, 1934, were held at the West Grout Free
Methodist church Sunday afternoon, April 22, conducted by Rev. D. A. Hoenshell,
who took for his text Hebrew XI., 16. Rev. and Mrs. G. V. Dean of Midland sang
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" "Parting Hand" and "Is
My Name Written There?" Pall bearers were: Gus Klevoneit, Robert Campbell,
Aubrey Chatterton, George Codling, Frank Shearer and Clarence Walker (subsitute
for Walter C. Walker). Burial was at Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Those from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs.
William Campbell of Gaylord; Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Casner, daughter Marie and son
Merle of Port Huron; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nearing and Misses Inda and Erma
Bennington of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Johnson adn Rev. and Mrs. G. V. Dean
of Midland; Lester, Walter and Philip Ballard of Flint. Gladwin County Record
dated 04-26/1934 Column - 6 Page - 1 LAVINA HAINES (19 MAR
1871 17 MAY 1957) Obituary of Lavina
Haines Ballard from the Gladwin County Record, May 17, 1957; Page 1, Column 4 Lifetime Resident
Passes at Grout Home
Mrs. Lavina Ballard, 86, died at her home in Grout township on Monday, May 13,
after an illness of five weeks. Mrs. Ballard was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin county. She was born on March 19, 1871 in Grout Township. ANNA HALE (29 SEP
1922 - 15 SEP 2004) GLEN HALE (29 JAN 1893
15 OCT 1938) GLEN HALE DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME SATURDAY Funeral services were held Monday for Glen Hale, at the Rogers Funeral
Home, at 2 oclock. Rev. Charles Kleinhart of the Clare county Eagle church
officiated. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. Glen Hale was born January 29,
1893, near Woodbury, Eaton county, Michigan, and died suddenly at his home, two
and one-half miles west of Gladwin, Saturday at 6:30, due to coronary
thromposis. At the time of his death he was 45 years old. He married Maude Cochrane
February 27, 1912, and to this union were born six children, two sons and four
daughters. After their marriage they lived in Clare county for four years and
since then have resided on their farm west of Gladwin. Glen has won many
friends in his every day walk of life and his sudden death cast a gloom over
the community. Besides his wife he leaves six children, Virginia, Marjorie Lou, and
Rayfield at home and Mrs. Ralph Allen, Mrs. Clyde Ekler and R. C. Hale of
Flint; four grandchildren; one brother, Orie Hale; two sisters, Mrs. Edith
Barnes and Mrs. Alta Wasson of Clare county; besides other relatives and
friends. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1938 Column 4 Page 1. DOROTHY L. (WHITMAN)
HALE (20 JUNE 1922 - 18 MARCH 2001) Dorothy L. Hale, Our
beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy (Whitman) Hale, 78,
has gone to meet our father. She departed us March 18, 2001 after a short
illness of cancer. She died at home, with the loving care of her children. Dorothy was born June
20, 1922 in Beaverton, to Daniel and Mary Whitman. She was a lifetime resident
of Gladwin County. People will remember her for the housekeeping she did
throughout the county. She enjoyed puzzle books, gardening, fishing, and her
love of flowers, but most of all, her children. Dorothy married Vern
L. Hale, Aug. 28, 1938 in Beaverton and from this marriage they had eight
adoring children: four daughters, Barb and Don Hagenbaugh and Bea and R.C.
Brubaker of Beaverton, Helen and Jesse Dale of Burton, and Judy and John
Slaughter of Argentine; three sons, Bill and Judy Hale of Gladwin, Leo and Flo
Hale of Beaverton, and Rick and Lori Hale of Harrison. She is also survived by
one sister, Mable and Dan Bruner of Gladwin; two brothers, Charles Whitman of
Sanford and Forrest and Ermily Whitman of Freeland; 26 grandchildren; and 30
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband, and one son, James. Services were held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Elder Esther Rodabaugh
officiating, and ministry through songs by grandson, Christopher Hale. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Gladwin. LORRAINE HALE (1954 -
1957) MAUDE E. HALE (1892 -
1964) RAYFIELD HALE (30
JUNE 1921 - 4 NOV 1995) RAYFIELD HALE Rayfield Hale, 74, of
Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday. Nov. 4, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint. Born June 30, 1921 in
Clare, he resided in Gladwin since 1974 when he moved from Flint. Mr. Hale was
self-employed with Ray Hale & Sons Ceramic Tile in Flint until retiring In
1974. He was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. He married the
former Anna Marconi Aug. 22, 1947 in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he
is survived by 3 sons, Raymond and wife Gall of Lapeer, Gerald and wife Kathy of
Clio, and Robert and wife Kim of Traverse City; one daughter, Alma Smith of
Gladwin; 2 sisters Virginia Klosterman and Marjorie Krahner, both of Gladwin;
12 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by one daughter, Loraine Hale; one brother, R.C. Hale; and 2 sisters,
Dorothy Eckler and Alice Allen. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin
with the Rev. Father Julius Spleet officiating. Burial will be in the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-8/1995 Column 1 Page 7. VERNICE L.
"JIMMY" HALE (16 JULY 1915 - 14 DEC 1989) VERN HALE Vern L. Hale, 74, of 3925 McCulloch Rd. Beaverton, died Thursday, Dec.
14,1989 in Flint Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness. Born in Clare
County July 16, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin and Clare counties. Mr
Hale was a machine operator for Robinson Industries in the Bead Board Dept. for
17 years until retiring in 1977. Mr. Hale and the former Dorothy Whitman were married Aug. 28, 1938 in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, William and Rick of
Gladwin and Leo of Beaverton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Barbars) Hagenbaugh and
Mrs. R. C. (Beatrice) Brubaker of Beaverton, Helen Miller of Burton, and Mrs.
Curtis (Judy) Wilbanks of Fenton; 2 brothers, Gordon of Gladwin and Loren of
Harrison; 19 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren, and 9 step great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James, Nov 28 1948 and 2
brothers, Ora Jr. and Arnold. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Stoner officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-20/1989 Column 4 Page 2. ADAM HALL (18 DEC
1829 - 21 MAY 1883) ALFRED L. HALL (25
DEC 1887 - 13 MARCH 1966) GROUT TOWNSHIP MAN
DIES Alfred L. Hall, 78, of Grout Township, died
Sunday evening at the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Born in
Butman Township on Dec. 25, 1887, he lived all his life in Gladwin County. He
was a retired farmer. Surviving are two nieces in the Gladwin area, Mrs. Arlo
Roberts and Mrs. Margaret Strong; and several nieces and nephews in the Saginaw
area. Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Miner Funeral Home.
The Rev. H. A. Brannan officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-16/1966 Column - 4 Page - 1 ALPHA MAE (PERO) HALL
(16 SEP 1911 - 24 MAY 1951) SERVICES HELD FOR
MRS. PERCY HALL Alpha Mae Hall, 38, passed away at the home
of her sister, Mrs. William Wyckoff on Thursday, May 24, after being taken
seriously ill about a week ago. Funeral services were held from the Hall
Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Arthur Anderson, pastor of the
Skeels Baptist Church, officiated and burial was made in the Highland cemetery. Alpha Mae Pero was born in Sage township on
September 16, 1911, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Pero. She was married
to Percy E. Hall in Gladwin on May 14, 1932. They lived on a farm near Skeels. Surviving are her husband, Percy; three
sons, Ronald, William and Donald; four daughters, Arlene, Dorothy, Darleen and
Doris, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pero, of Skeels; two brothers,
Russell E. Pero and Francis D. Pero, both of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys
Wyckoff and Mrs. Lucille Smith, also of Gladwin. Pallbearers were Earl McIntosh, Harry
Cooper, Delmer Yeager, Earl Greaves, Frank Campbell and Ervin Nash. Gladwin
County Record dated 05-30/1951 Column - 4 Page - 1 ARWILDA M. (WHITE)
HALL (13 MAY 1897 - 8 NOV 1961) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. FLOYD HALL Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home
for Mrs. Arwilda M. Hall, 64, who died Wednesday following a long illness. The
Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Gooderham, Ontario, on May 13, 1897, she came to live in Gladwin
County as a child. The former Arwilda M. White was married to Floyd E. Hall in
Beaverton on Dec. 2, 1917. She was a member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern
Stars and Past Noble Grand of the Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge, of Gladwin. Mrs. Hall graduated from Gladwin High School in 1915, attended County
Normal and taught in the rural schools of Gladwin County. Survivors include her husband, Floyd E., of Beaverton; three sons, Louis
of Birmingham, William of Gladwin, and Donald of Beaverton; a daughter, Mrs.
Frances Ferrell, of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Walter Madill, of Manatee, Fla.;
and 13 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1961 Column 2 Page
1. DONALD WILLIAM HALL,
JR. (3 MARCH 1952 - 27 DEC 1953) TABLETS FATAL TO
SMALL CHILD Donald William Hall,
Jr., 21-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Hall, of Beaverton, died
shortly before midnight Sunday in the Midland Hospital as the result of eating
several aspirin tablets Christmas Day. The child was rushed
to the hospital Friday after it was discovered that he had swallowed an
undetermined number of tablets. Surviving, besides
his parents, are a sister, Sonia; and three brothers, Carey, Lee and Robert;
and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Hall of Gladwin and Mr. and Mrs.
Cash A. Carey of Beaverton. Funeral services will
be held at the funeral home here Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev.
John Scott will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-30/1953 Column - 7 Page - 1. EMMA JANE
"EMILIE" (NORTON) HALL (5 OCT 1863 OR 1873? - 21 OCT 1939) SERVICES HELD TUESDAY
FOR MRS. HIRAM HALL Services were held Tuesday, October 24 at
Wagerville for Mrs. Hiram H. Hall who died at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint,
Saturday. Mrs. Hall was born in Sanilac county, October 5, 1863. She was a
member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving her are her husband, two
daughters, Mrs. Grenville Earl, Mrs. Ann Shores both of Flint, three
grandchildren all of Flint, and three great grandchildren, one brother Wm.
Norton of Gladwin. Elder Burt conducted the services at the
home and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
10-25/1939 Column - 2 Page 1 ETHEL GRACE HALL (23
JUNE 1884 - 4 APRIL 1948) SERVICES TODAY FOR GRACE HALL Funeral services for Miss Grace E. Hall, 63, will be held this afternoon
from her home in Gladwin. The Rev. John Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church
will officiate, and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Miss Hall was born in Ontario, Canada, on June 23, 1884, the daughter of
Elijah and Mary Hall. She came to Gladwin with her parents when very young and
has been a resident here since. Following graduation from Gladwin High School, she taught school in
Skeels, Smith Creek and Oberlin at various times. Later she entered the
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital in Chicago where she took up nurses training.
Upon receiving her Registerd Nurses degree she worked in several hospital in
the state. About five years ago Miss Hall became associated with the Tri-County
Health Department, and served as Gladwin County nurse until about a year ago
when because of ill health she was forced to resign. She passed away at the
Munson Hospital in Traverse City on Sunday. She was a member of the Monroe
Evangelical church. Surviving are two brothers, Gordon of Mt. Pleasant and Floyd of Gladwin;
and two sisters, Mrs. Onalee Colbeck of Adrian and Mrs. Mable Walker of
Gladwin. Three brothers have preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated
4-7/1948 Column 5 Page 1. FLOYD E. HALL (7 OCT
1895 - 5 SEP 1972) Floyd E. Hall, 76,
well-known Gladwin County resident and funeral director, died Tuesday, Sept. 5,
following a short illness. He was born in Sage Township on Oct. 7, 1895, and
had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Hall founded the Hall Funeral Home in
Beaverton in 1916 and moved the business to Gladwin in 1932. He was still
semi-active in the business with his two sons, William and Donald, until his
last illness. On May 5, 1966, he received a plaque from the Michigan Funeral
Directors Association honoring his 50 years in the profession. From 1932 to 1949, Mr. Hall served as
probate court judge and for many years was a member of the county board of
supervisors and was the county veterans counselor. He was a veteran of World
War I and a member of the Gladwin VFW Post 3731, the World War I Veterans
Barracks 3421 and the Beaverton F & AM Lodge No. 453. Mr. Hall and the
former Arwilda M. White were married in Gladwin on Nov. 30, 1917. She preceded
him in death on Nov. 8, 1961 He married Ellen A. Potter on Aug. 22, 1970, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by three
sons, Louis G. of Bloomfield Township, William H. of Gladwin and Donald W. of
Beaverton; one daughter , Mrs. Richard (Frances) Ferrell of Gladwin; one
brother, Gordon of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Onalee Colbeck of Roseville;
13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. The Rev. Henry Hall and the Rev. Neil
Keyes will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. A memorial
fund has been established. Gladwin County Record dated 09-06/1972 Column - 2
Page - 1 PFC MI NAT'L GUARD
BATT ENG ARTY WWI HIRAM H. HALL (13
MARCH 1865 - 1 MAY 1949) SERVICES TODAY FOR
LONG-TIME RESIDENT Funeral services for Hiram Hall, 84, were
held at the Hall Funeral Home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. John
Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Highland
cemetery. Mr. Hall passed away at the home of his
grandson, Paul Ostrander, in Flint, on Sunday. He was born in Sanilac county on
March 13, 1865, and married Miss Emilie Norton, in Isabella county about 60
years ago. He had been living in the vicinity of Gladwin since his marriage,
operating a farm here for some years, and moving to Flint a year ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James
Goodwin and Mrs. Thomas Houston; one sister, Mrs. Bertr Bogert, of Kalkaska;
three brothers, Harrison Hall and Frank Hall, both of Gladwin, and Clinton
Hall, of Lansing; also three grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
5-04/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1 IRA E. HALL (30 AUG
1904 - 15 APRIL 1991) IRA HALL Ira E. Hall. 86, of
826 Ritchie Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, April 15, 1991, in the MidMichigan
Regional Medical
Center-Gladwin, after a short Illness. Born in Harrisburg, Ill., Aug. 30. 1904,
he moved to Gladwin County in 1948. Mr.
Hall was an electrician for Pontlac Motors and a member of the Gladwin Church of
Christ Mr. Hall and the former Velma Morgan were married Oct. 21, 1926, in
Frankford Ill. She preceded him in death Jan. 5,
1989. He then married Mary Chaffin, Nov. 29, 1990. Besides his wife, he
is survived by 4 sons, Ernest and Norman of Gladwin, Wendell (Jerry) of Oxford and Kenneth of
Nokamos, Fla.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Doyle (Barbara) Gough of Dresden, Tenn. and
Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) Barnett of Clarkston; 19 grandchildren and 25 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bennett, 3 brothers and 3
sisters. Services were held
Friday at 1 p.m from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Al Bugg officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin
County Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 4-24/1991 Column 4 Page 2. KRISTINE R. (HAMMOND)
HALL (26 JAN 1949 - 23 JUNE 1982) Kristine R. Hall, 33,
of 3239 Fish Hatchery Rd., Mattawan, died June 23, in Lakeview Hospital, Paw
Paw. Born in Lansing on January 26, 1949, she had lived in the Kalamazoo area a
little over two years. Prior to that, she lived in Gladwin and Beaverton for 10
years. She was a graduate of Cadillac High School and was employed by the Department
of Natural Resources as a fisheries aid. The former Kristine Hammond, she was
married to Douglas Hall on September 13, 1969, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Melissa at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hammond of
Diamondale; one brother, Russell of Lansing; one sister, Mrs. Deborah Hettinger
of Diamondale; and her grandfather, R. J. Hammond of Lake City. Services were held Friday, June 25, at 3
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-14/1982 Column - 5
Page - 2 MARGARET (GARDNER)
HALL (5 APRIL 1852 - 6 FEB 1913) MRS. THOMAS HALL,
PIONEER OF BUTMAN, LATE OF GROUT TOWNSHIP Margaret, wife of
Thomas Hall, died at their home in Grout, Feb. 6, at 12:30 a.m. of enlargement
of the heart, after several months illness. Margaret Gardner was born in
Armaugh county, Ireland, April 5, 1852 and died at the age of 60 years, 10
months and 1 day. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hall came to the United
States in 1873 and resided seven years at Fillmore, Alleghany county, N. Y. In 1880 they came to Gladwin county and
located in Butman township. They sold their farm in Butman township and moved
to St. Louis, where they lived three years when they returned to Gladwin and
purchased a farm three miles west of the city in Grout township. She was the
mother of six children, two having died infancy and William, a young man, was
killed while lumbering about 1894. The three surviving are Thomas Hall Jr.,
living in Saginaw, one daughter, Mrs. John Holtsberry, living at St. Louis, and
Alfred, a young man, living at home. She was a member of the A.O.O.G. and
Grangers. Services were held at the home Sunday at 11
a.m., conducted by Rev. C. T. Betts. The body was laid to rest in Highland
cemetery. Her life was gentle but like the still waters it was deep. In her
heart she carried those she loved and her hand was never weary, her steps never
failed in ministering unto caring for, waiting upon those who were in any way
dependent upon her. She made many and sincere friends. "Then fell upon the house a sudden
gloom, A shadow on those feathers fair and thin; And softly from that husband
and darkened room, Two angels issued where one went in." Gladwin County
Record dated 02-13/1913 Column - 5 Page - 1 MARY J. (CEDAR) HALL
(12 MAY 1912 - 4 SEP 2005) Mary
J. Hall, Mary J. Hall, 93, of Gladwin passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005 at
McKenzie Memorial Hospital in Sandusky. She was born on May 12, 1912, in
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Ethel (Stanlitsky) Cedar.
She lived in Gladwin since 1949 and was a member of The Gladwin Church of
Christ. She
is survived by her son, Howard (Naomi) Chaffin of Clio; her daughter, Jean
(Larry) Farmer of Sandusky; two grandchildren, Leeann (Ron) Chambers and Jeff
(Lisa) Farmer; four Great-grandchildren, Holly (Kenney) Stevens, Matthew
(Alicia) Farmer, Robbie Chambers and Adam Farmer; and one sister, Helen Chick
of Wisconsin. She was predeceased by one son, Jack, one granddaughter Mary
Bilbro, two brothers and one sister. Funeral
services were held on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor
Tony Reynolds presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. PERCY E. HALL (26 FEB
1893 - 30 DEC 1971)
Percy E. Hall, 78,
died at his home in Franklin Township, Clare County, Thursday, Dec. 30,
following a brief illness. A resident of the Gladwin County area since 1914,
Mr. Hall was born in Bellaire February 26, 1893. He and the former Alpha Mae
Pero were married May 14, 1932, and she passed away May 24, 1951. He was a
retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are three
sons, Ronald, William and Donald, all of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Richard
(Arlene) Wilson in Germany, Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Townsend of Bellville, Mrs.
Norman (Darlene) Hull of Sterling, and Miss Doris Hall at home; and seven
grandchildren. Services were held
Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Hall
officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
1-5/1972 Column - 5 Page - 2. MI PVT CO B 59 INF
WWI RONALD P. HALL (08
MAY 1933 - 03 JAN 1978) Ronald P. Hall, 44,
of 404 River St., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 3, at his home. Born in
Franklin Township, Clare County, on May 8, 1933, he had spent his lifetime in
Gladwin County. He was a millright for Dow Chemical Co. and a member of Our
Savior Lutheran Church. Mr. Hall and the former Beverly Grove were married on
October 4, 1952, in Sanford. Surviving besides his wife, are one son,
William of Gladwin; 2 brothers, William and Donald of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Mrs.
Arlene Wilson and Doris Hall of Gladwin, Mrs. Dorothy Townsend of Bellville and
Mrs. Darlene Hull of Sterling; and one grandchild. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from
Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann will officiate and burial
will be in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Hall Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 SHIRLEY J. (COMBS)
HALL (12 FEB 1923 - 24 NOV 2004) Shirley J. Hall, 81,
of Gladwin died Nov. 24, 2004 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin. She was
born Feb. 12, 1923 to Joel and Regina Combs in Beaverton. She married William
H. Hall on June 12, 1942 in Angola, Indiana. She was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin County. She was the co-owner and operator of Hall Funeral Home from
1958 until 1985, and she was the Gladwin County Magistrate from 1969 until
1983. She is survived by her husband William H.
Hall of Gladwin; sons, Dennis (Janice) Hall of Saginaw and Jeff (Coleen) Hall
of McBain; daughter Teri (Kevin) Hawley of Toledo, Ohio; daughter-in-law
Carolyn Hall of Gladwin; seven grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and four
Great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents; son, Thomas Hall;
daughter, Tamera Hall; and sister, Joan McCullough. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 17
at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Rev. Mary Jo Shuetz officiating. Burial
took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/2004 Column -
2 Page - 2 SYLVINA S. (CLARK) HALL
(22 AUG 1835 - 5 JUNE 1921) MRS. SYLVINA S. HALL GLADWIN PIONEER CALLED TO HER REWARD Mrs. Sylvina S. Hall died June 5, 1921, at the Woman's Home, Bay City.
The body was brought to Gladwin Monday, June 6, on the evening train where it
was met by friends and relatives and taken to the home of her son, M. C.
Scrafford. Services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, June 7, at 2:30
o'clock, conducted Rev. E. T. Smith, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Sylvina Clark was born Aug. 22, 1835, at Port Lyden, New York. She was
married to Adam Scrafford of Albany county, New York, in 1854, who died May 21,
1883. Two sons, Madison C. and Horace D. were born to them. In 1875 they came
to Michigan and located at Sanford in Midland county. The following year they
came to Gladwin county and located in Grout township. A few years after the death of Mr. Scrafford she returned to New York
where she married Ira D. Hall. Several years ago she returned to Gladwin and
made her home with her son, Horace D. Scrafford, until his death, March 30,
1918, when she went to live with her son, Madison C. Scrafford. She is survived by her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Madison C. Scrafford
and two grandsons Dr. Roy E. Scrafford of Bay City and Clark M. Scrafford of
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 6-19/1921 Column - 5 Page - 1. THOMAS L. HALL, SR
(27 MAY 1850 - 3 APRIL 1926) Thomas Hall, Sr. died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Holtsberry in Grout township, April 3,
1926, aged 75 years, 10 months and 7 days. Mr. Hall was born in Port O'Down,
Ireland, May 27, 1850, and immigrated to New York state in 1872 living there
about seven years, then came to Michigan in 1880 and settled in Butman
township, being one of the first settlers of that township, of whom only a few
remain. He was married Feb. 2, 1871, to Margaret
Gardiner, who preceded him in death in February, 1913. Several years ago they
sold their farm in Butman township and bought a farm in Grout township, where
Mrs. Hall died. They are survived by two sons, Alfred Hall of Gladwin and
Thomas Hall of Saginaw, and one daughter, Mrs. John Holtsberry of Grout
township, besides grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Grout M.
E. church Tuesday, April 6, conducted by Rev. E. F. Bailey, followed by burial
in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1926 Column - 3 Page -
4 THOMAS W. HALL (2 NOV
1944 - 31 MAY 2001) Thomas W. Hall, 56, of Gladwin, died suddenly
Thursday, May 31, 2001 at home. Born
Nov. 2, 1944 in Gladwin, he was the son of William and Shirley (Combs)
Hall. He was a lifetime resident of
Gladwin County. Thomas married Carolyn (Brokoff), April 24, 1965 in Gladwin.
Hall Funeral Home was established in 1916 by Toms grandfather, Floyd Hall. The
family business has gone through three generations and was always a part of
Toms life. He began working at the funeral home full time in 1970 and became
owner and operator in 1985. Tom loved to golf. If the sun was shining,
you could find him out on the course. He
directed the ambulance service in Gladwin County and served on the Gladwin
Rural-Urbal Fire Department for several years. Besides his wife he is survived by two
daughters, Denise and husband Shawn Windy of Hemlock, and Jennifer and husband
Troy Gary of Gladwin; two grandsons, Alec and Ethan Gary of Gladwin; one
granddaughter, Liza Windy of Hemlock; two brothers, Dennis and wife Janice of
Saginaw, and Jeff and wife Coleen of McBain; one sister, Teri and husband Kevin
Hawley of Perry; his grandma, Ellen Hall of Beaverton; and his mother-in-law,
Ruth Brokoff of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his
father-in-law, Clarence Brokoff in 1998.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin,
with Rev. Mary Jo Schuetz officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls
Episcopal Church and the Gladwin Area Hockey Association. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-06/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 VELMA H. HALL (10 DEC
1910 - 14 MARCH 1989) VELMA HALL Velma H. Hall, 78, of 826 Ritchie Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 14,
1989, of cancer in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born in Springfield, Ill.,
Dec. 10, 1910, she came to Gladwin County in 1948 from Pontiac. Mrs. Hall was a
member of the Gladwin Church of Christ. The former Velma Morgan, she was
married to Ira Hall, Oct. 21, 1926, in Frankford, Ill. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 sons, Ernest and Norman of
Gladwin, Wendell of Lake Orion and Kenneth of Sarasota, Fla.; 2 daughters, Mrs.
Doyle (Barbara) Gough of Dresden, Tenn. and Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) Barnett of
Clarkston; 6 brothers, James of New Mexico, Lee and William of Florida, Fred of
Caseville, Richard of Oregon and Ronald of Rose City; 4 sisters, Ruth Dishman
of California, Esther Call of Midland, Violet Kymla of Union Lake and Mary
Patterson of Tennessee; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A son, Bennett,
preceded her in death. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home.
Coleman Allmond officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Gladwin Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 3-22/1989
Column 5 Page 2. WILLIAM H.
"BILLY" HALL (24 APRIL 1921 - 14 APRIL 2006) William H. Hall, 84,
of Gladwin died April 14, 2006 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long
illness. He was born April 24, 1921 in Beaverton to Floyd and Arwilda Matilda
(White) Hall. He married his wife Shirley on June 12, 1942 in Angola, Indiana;
she passed away in 2004. Mr. Hall lived in Gladwin County most of his life. He
was a veteran of the Army, serving during World War II. He was a Funeral
Director for 60 years, graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in
Mortuary Science. He was the former owner and operator of Hall Funeral Home
from 1958 until 1985, and also was the Gladwin County Clerk from Jan. 6, 1965
until Dec. 31, 1984.Mr. Hall was the past President of the County Clerks
Association, a Gladwin Mason member, lifetime member of the Gladwin Rotary
Club, 30 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving him are his
sons, Dennis Hall (Janice Mienk) of Saginaw and Jeff (Coleen) Hall of Jerome,
Arizona; his daughter, Teri (Kevin) Hawley of Toledo, Ohio; his
daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hall of Gladwin; seven grandchildren; two step
grandchildren; and five Great-grandchildren; two brothers, Louis (Peggy) Hall
of Elk Rapids and Donald (Ulra) Hall of Beaverton; and one sister, Francis
(Richard) Ferrell of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife;
his son, Thomas Hall; and his daughter, Tamera Hall. A funeral service
will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Rev. Mary Jo Schuetz officiating. Burial will take place in Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer
Society. William H. Hall
Former Proprietor William H. Hall was born on April 24, 1921, to Floyd and
Arwilda Matilda (White) Hall in Beaverton, Michigan. He was a Funeral Director
for 60 years, graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in Mortuary
Science. Former owner and operator of Hall Funeral Home from 1958 until 1985
and also was the Gladwin County Clerk from January 6, 1965, until December 31,
1984. He was a veteran of
the U.S. Army in World War II. He was the Past President of County Clerks
Association, Gladwin Mason Member, a lifetime member of the Gladwin Rotary
Club, 30 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars. He married Shirley on
June 12, 1942, in Angola, Indiana. She preceded him in death in 2004. He is
survived by his son, Dennis Hall and his wife, Janice Mienk, of Saginaw,
Michigan; his son, Jeff Hall and his wife, Coleen, of Jerome, Arizona; his
daughter, Teri Hawley and herhusband, Kevin, of Toledo, Ohio; his
daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hall of Gladwin, Michigan; seven grandchildren, 2 step
grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brother, Louis Hall and his wife,
Peggy, of Elk Rapids, Michigan; brother, Donald Hall and his wife, Ulra, of
Beaverton, Michigan; and sister, Francis Ferrell and her husband, Richard, of
Gladwin, Michigan. He passed away on
April 14, 2006 in Gladwin, Michigan, at the age of 84 years old. GLEASON E. HALLIWILL
(8 OCT 1913 - 23 JUNE 1974) GLADWIN BUSINESS MAN
PASSES Gladwin businessman,
died Sunday after an extended illness. Services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Pleas turn to Page 2 for obituary. Gladwin County Record dated 06-26/1974
Column - 4 Page - 1 GLEASON HALLIWILL Gleason E. Halliwill, 60, of 1100 Ritchie
Rd., Gladwin, died early Sunday morning, June 23, in the Gladwin Area Hospital
following an illness of several months. Born in Wadsworth, Ohio, October 8,
1913, he and the former Miss Zelda Horne were married July 16, 1938. in Dalton,
Ohio. Mr. Halliwill attended Miami University in Ohio and was a 1939 graduate
of Cleveland University. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a
lieutenent in the U.S. Navy from October 1943 to February 1946, in both the
Atlantic and Pacific theatres of war. Coming to Gladwin County in 1946 to make
his home, he opened the Halliwill Tax & Accounting Service in 1949. Mr. Halliwill was a member of Gladwin St.
Paul's Episcopal Church; past master of Gladwin Masonic Lodge No. 397, F. &
A.M.; past patron, White Clover Chapter No. 84, Order of Eastern Star; 32nd
Degree Mason and member of Bay City Consistory; Shriner and member of Elf
Kburafeh Temple of Saginaw; Vacationland Shrine Club; Scottish Rite Club of
Clare and Gladwin Counties; National Society of Public Accounting; past
president and secretary Gladwin Development Corporation; Civil Air Patrol;
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; past president and secretary of Gladwin
Rotary Club; Gladwin County Farm Bureau; Michigan State Farm Bureau and past
member of the board of directors; member and present secretary of Hiawatha
Sportsmens Club. An ardent sportsman, he was an airplane pilot and deer hunter,
and an above average bowler and golfer. Surviving are his wife, Zelda; one brother,
Harold of Medina, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, Diana,
preceded him in death in October, 1944. Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred Saulsbury officiating. Cremation
was at Flint Memorial Park Crematorium, Memorial services were held by the
Gladwin Masonic Lodge Monday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 06-26/1974
Column - 5 Page - 2 LT. US NAVY WWII ZELDA V. (HORNE)
HALLIWILL (5 OCT 1911 - 11 JAN 2001) Zelda
V. Halliwill, 89, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at the Gladwin
Living Centre, following a lingering illness. Born Oct. 5, 1911 in Cleveland,
Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Earl C. and Effie M. (Kendall)
Horne. Zelda married Gleason Halliwill, July 16, 1938 in Dalton, Ohio. He
preceded her in death in June 1974. They moved to Gladwin in March 1946. They
owned Halliwill Tax and Accounting. She was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal
Church and OES White Clover Chapter #84. Surviving
are one brother, Dudley Horne of Virginia; one sister, Irene Gaskill of
Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday at St.
Pauls Episcopal Church with Fr. Ed Bennett officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Memorials may be made out to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Sisson
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. BABY
HAMAN (? - 1954) CHRIS
HAMAN (15 OCT 1883 27 APRIL 1967) RITES HELD FOR WINEGARS MAN Chris Haman, 84, died in Saginaw Infirmary Hospital
Thursday afternoon, April 27, following an illness of several months. Mr. Haman
came to Gladwin County in 1919 and farmed in the Winegars area until his
retirement five years ago when he went to Saginaw. He was born in Austria
Hungary Oct. 15, 1883. Married in Detroit in February, 1910, his wife died in
1925, and he never remarried. Mr. Haman was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Survivors are one son, Frank of Saginaw; two
sisters, Mrs. George Brenner of Detroit, and Mrs. Adam Lotrbaich of
Westminster, Calif.; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred
Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. George B. Artman officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. The rosary was read Sunday at 9:00 p.m. at Miner Chapel.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-3/1967 Column 6 Page 1. HELEN
HAMAN (1893 18 APR 1925) OLIVE MARGARET
(COLBECK) BRUSHABER1? - OCKERMAN - FLEMING - HAMANN (28 JAN 1907 - 30 SEP 2000) Olive
M. Hamann, 93, of Shelby and formerly of Gladwin and Saginaw, died Saturday,
Sept. 30, 2000 in Hart. Born Jan. 28, 1907 in Billings Township, Beaverton, she
was the daughter of Steven and Alice (Wilder) Coldbeck. Surviving
are one son, Henry and wife Barbara Ockerman of Shelby; one stepson, Bill and
wife Lorena Fleming of Alma; three sisters, Mildred Leuenberger, and Edna and
husband Francis Dickens, all of Gladwin, and Hazel and husband John Bailly of
Arizona; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by two sons, Jack and Herman Ockerman. Services were held
at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Cooper-Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Graveside
services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. M.
ROSALIE (MITCHELL) HAMBURGER (1 JAN 1920 - 1 MARCH 1999) CHARLES HAMILTON
(1840 - 7 JAN 1890) KILLED
BY A LIMB Charles Hamilton, while assisting in sawing
down a tree at Daniel Bowes camp, Saturday, was killed by a limb falling from
above and striking him. He was brought to this place and interred in Highland
cemetery Sunday. Nothing was known of his family or antecedents. He was a man
about 50 years of age, and claimed to have been a major in the confederate
army. Should anyone have any information concerning Hamilton they are
requesteed to notify Mr. Bowes. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 01-10/1890
Column - 2 Page - 4 MAJOR-CONFEDERATE
ARMY CIVIL WAR? CHARLES L. HAMMERSLEY
(13 SEP 1893 17 AUG 1943) MI PVT 102 SPRUCE SQ. LEONARD E. HAMMERSLEY
(16 APR 1864 17 JULY 1926) Leonard E. Hammersley was born at Newport, New York, April 16, 1864, and
departed this life July 17, 1926, aged 62 years, three months and one day. At
the age of 19 Mr. Hammersley left the home of his boyhood and immigrated to
Michigan, being one of the early pioneers of northeaster Clare county, having
helped to lumber the virgin pine forest. He then put his best efforts to help
improve and make Clare county what it is today. He was married December 24,
1915, to Mrs. Maggie Townsend, who still survives him, also two brothers with
many other relatives, friends and neighbors to mourn his loss. Mr. Hammersley
bore his affliction with patience and had no fear of the outcome, being ready
to meet Him who doeth all things well. He had been in poor health since April,
1925, and had been confined to his bed 22 weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday at one p.m. at the house and at the
Skeels Baptist church at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. W. Tolly of Hope. Burial
in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 7-22/1926 Column 5
Page 4. MARGARET (MAGGIE) (LAMONT)
HAMMERSLEY (17 JULY 1874 7 FEB 1967) RITES FRIDAY FOR MRS. HAMMERSLEY Mrs. Margaret (Maggie) Townsend Hammersley died at her home in Franklin
Township Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 1:30 p.m. following an illness of a week. Mrs.
Hammersley was 92 years old. Born July 17, 1874, in Blyth, Ontario, the former Miss Margaret Lamont
was married to John Townsend in 1893 in Ontario. They came to this area in 1898
and made their home on a farm in Franklin Township, Clare County. He died in
1911 and she later married Leonard Hammersley, who also preceded her in death
in 1926. Mrs. Hammersley is survived by one son, Earl Townsend of Franklin
Township; four sisters, Mrs. Janet Maynard of Detroit, Mrs. Bea Pierson of Port
Huron, Mrs. Mary Lemon of Novi, and Mrs. Sadie Pierson of Deckerville; three
grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with
the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 2-8/1967 Column 7 Page 1. ROY HAMMERSLEY (12
JAN 1912 3 JUN 1984) (Midland Daily News,
June 4, 1984) Roy V. Hammersley 72,
of Shepherd, died Sunday, June 3, 1984, in his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1912, in Clare County,
and lived most of his life in Clare County.
He retired from Robinson Industries in 1976. He leaves daughters,
Bertha Fike of Beaverton and Beulah Bruner of Shepherd; stepsons, Eldon Wallace
of Gladwin, Larry Wallace of Grand Rapids and Dale Wallace of Kent City;
step-daughters, Mrs. Devon (Dorothy) Cassiday of Oscoda and Mrs. Ronald
(Virginia) Procunier of Mount Morris; seven grandchildren; 12 step
grandchildren and brother, Jess Hammersley of Northport. Services will be at 4
p.m. Wednesday in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7p.m. today. SON HAMMOND (? - 4 JULY 1952) BLANCHE L. (RUPERT) HANNA
(27 OCT 1884 26 NOV 1958) RITES HELD FOR BLANCHE HANNA Mrs. Blanche Hanna, 74, of Grout Township, died Wednesday, Nov. 26,
following a short illness. She was born October 27, 1884, in Van Buren County.
The former Miss Blanche Rupert was married to George Hanna in 1906. He preceded
her in death on November 30, 1945. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Ernest Spillars, of Texarkana, Texas; a
nephew, Willard Drake, of Newberry; and three cousins, Mrs. Minnie Lund of
Kalamazoo, Mrs. Mary White and John Rupert, of Otsego. Funeral services where held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home.
The Rev. M. R. Jewell, of Brown City, officiated and burial was in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-3/1958 Column 5 Page -1. ELSIE R. HANNA (15
SEP 1912 21 JULY 1979) Elsie R. Hanna, 67, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Saturday, July 21, in Mercy
Hospital at Cadillac, following a short illness. Born in Gladwin on September
15, 1912, she had lived in Phoenix for the past 28 years. She was a mens
apparel buyer for Diamonds Dept. Store in Phoenix. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Marie Richmond of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs.
Helen Mae Thurston of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Wendell of Mt. Pleasant, Leo of
California and Larry of Midland. A Rosary was held Monday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. Services were Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The Rev. Father Tom Sutton officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Retarded
Childrens Fund through the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 7-25/1979
Column 4 Page 2. FRANK P. HANNA (3 NOV
1881 - 11 JUNE 1964) FRANK HANNA DIES THURSDAY Frank P. Hanna, 83, a Gladwin business man for many years, died Thursday
in Midland Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in
failing health for about five years. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at
Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. George Artman officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Born November 3, 1881, in Bay City, he learned the tailoring trade, and
came to Gladwin in 1906 to open a tailor shop. Later he added dry cleaning to
the business. About 10 years ago, he retired and sold the business to his son,
Leo. He was known throughout the county by his nickname, Knobby. He lived in
Pinconning before coming to Gladwin. In 1907, on July 25, he was married to the former Miss Mae M. Cassell in
Pinconning. She preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 1950. Mr. Hanna married the
former Lydia Weldon in Gladwin Sept. 26, 1956. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, and the Rotary Club.
He served as a member of the World War II County Draft Board. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; three sons, Leo of Anaheim, Calif.,
Larry of Midland and Wendell of Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Richmond
of Mt. Pleasant, Miss Elsie Hanna, of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Helen Mae Thurston,
of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. One son, Sgt. Leslie
L. Hanna, died in World War II. Gladwin County Record dated 6-17/1964 Column
5 Page 1. GEORGE R. HANNA (27
NOV 1883 30 NOV 1945) HOLD SERVICES FOR
GEORGE HANNA George R. Hanna, 62,
died at his home at Pratts Lake, Friday, November 30. Funeral services were
held on Sunday, December 2, at 2 p.m. at the Reigle Funeral Home. Rev. John
Scott officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Hanna was born on
November 27, 1883, in Gladwin county, the son of Isaac and Clare Hanna. He
spent his entire life in the county. In 1906 he was married to Blanche Rupert,
who survives him together with a niece, Esther Munster, of Flint. Pallbearers were
William Rumminger, Leo Raymond, Clare Kinny, Duane Huber, Gerald Gailbreath and
Richard Rawley. Gladwin County Record dated 12-5/1945 Column 8 Page 1. ISAAC HANNA (SEP 1848 16 MAY 1908) WITHOUT WARNING DEATH ANGEL CALLS UPONS
ISAAC HANNA AN OLD RESIDENT, WHO
PASSES PEACEFULLY TO HIS REWARDOTHER DEATHS. The death of Isaac
Hanna came like a bolt from a clear sky Saturday night. He had been in his
usual health during the day, attending to his customary business affairs, and
in the early evening he mowed the lawn about his dwelling. Mrs. Hanna, who had
been away from the house for a short time, returned at 9:30 and found him
resting on a couch in the sitting room. After a short visit she left him there
to take a bath before retiring. A few hours later Mrs. Hanna awakened to find
that he had not come to his bed, and called to him, but received no answer.
After further investigation she became alarmed, the fact that he was dead
dawned upon her, and she went out to arouse the neighbors. Her fears were thereupon
found to be true, Mr. Hanna having passed peacefully away while lying on the
couch. The sudden and
unexpected death cast a gloom over the city, of which Mr. Hanna was one of the
first to become a resident, coming here in 1878. He had long been prominent in
public affairs, serving in many official capacities, as follows: In the county
as judge of probate and county treasurer; in Grout township, justice of the
peace and supervisor; in the city of Gladwin, supervisor and city treasurer. As
a public official he served with fidelity and great credit, in all capacities
retiring with honor and respect of his constituents. When Mr. Hanna came
to Gladwin he engaged in the business of carpenter and builder, and built many
public buildings in Gladwin and Clare counties, having a reputation of
performing his contracts to the letter. He also established a furniture and
undertaking business, which he carried on to the time of his death. Mr. Hanna was a
member of the F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., I.O.F. and K. O.T.M.M. The Odd Fellows
were represented by a large delegation in the funeral procession. Rev. H. J. Nicholls,
assisted by Rev. L. Foulkes, conducted funeral services at the late residence
of the deceased Tuesday afternoon. A large attendance of friends and neighbors
were present to pay their last respects, a long procession following to the
grave in Highland cemetery. Fine floral emblems were contributed by the F.
& A.M. and I.O.O.F. The pallbearers were C. W. VanValkenburg, J. W. Spooner,
Frank Leonard, S. E. Stickney, S. S. Townsend and M. T. Pike. In conversation
with Rev. Nicholls a few days before his death Mr. Hanna had expressed a
preference for a very simple funeral ceremony, and his desire was carried out
in this respect. Mr. Hanna was born
near Kingston, Ont., in September, 1848, and was therefore in his sixtieth
year. In his younger days he lived in Tuscola and Clare counties. His death
removes another of the old time residents of Gladwin county who will be greatly
missed. He leaves a widow and two sons, William J. and George. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-21/1908 Column 2 Page 1. LESLIE J. HANNA (3
JUNE 1914 - 22 FEB 1944) SERVICES PLANNED SGT. LESLIE J. HANNA Father K. E. McGinn will conduct a special
memorial service for Sgt. Leslie J. Hanna, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanna, at
the Sacred Heart Church here Tuesday, August 22, at 10 a.m. Sgt. Hanna was
reported missing in action over Germany on February 22nd of this year and
memorial services have been delayed until the family received confirmation of
his death. "Lucky" Hanna, as he was known to
his many friends throughout the county, was born in Gladwin on June 3, 1914. He
was a graduate of the Gladwin school with the class of 1934. He enlisted in the
Army in July of 1942 and had been stationed in England as tail gunner on a
Flying Fortress since November of 1943. Surviving are his parents; three sisters,
Mrs. Marie Richmond, of Mt. Pleasant; Miss Elsie and Miss Helen Mae Hanna, of
Muskegon; Cpl. Wendell Hanna, of Fort Sheridan, Illinois; Leo Hanna, of
Muskegon; and Larry Hanna, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 08-16/1944
Column - 7 Page - 1 AWARD AIR MEDAL TO
SGT. HANNA Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanna, of Gladwin, were
among 13 next of kin of Michigan Army Air Forces heroes who received
decorations for feats of their fighting men at a cermony at the Post Gymnasium
at Selfridge Field Saturday at 5 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna received the Air Medal
in behalf of their son Sgt. Leslie J. Hanna, who has been reported killed in
action over occupied Europe. The citation accompanying the medal reads as
follows: "The Air Medal was awarded Sgt. Leslie
J. Hanna for exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in five
separate bomber combat missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. The
courage, coolness and skill displayed by Sgt. Hanna upon these ocassions
reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. "Sgt. Hann having mad the supreme
sacrifice in defense of his country, presentation of the Air Medal is made to
his father, Frank P. Hanna, of Gladwin." The presentation was made by Col.
Bradford A. Shaw, base commander, Selfridge Field personnel and the 525th AAF
Band participated in the ceremony. Gladwin County Record dated 11-29/1944
Column - 8 Page - 1 RETURNED HOME SGT. LESLIE J. HANNA Reburial services for Sgt. Leslie J. Hanna
will be held on Thursday morning, September 29, at the Sacred Heart church. The
Rev. Fr. Michael Wolf will officiate at the High Mass at 10 o'clock. Interment
under the auspices of the Gladwin American Legion Post, will be in Highland
cemetery. Sgt. Hanna was born in Gladwin on June 3, 1914, and graduated from
Gladwin high school in 1934. "Lucky", as he was known to
countless friends here, enlisted in the Army in 1942, serving as tail gunner on
a Flying Fortress in England. He was killed in action over Germany in February,
1944. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanna, of Gladwin; three
brothers, Wendell, Leo and Larry Hanna, all of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs.
Marie Richmond, of Mt. Pleasant, Elsie Hanna, of Muskegon, and Helen Mae, at
home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-21/1949 Column - 7 Page - 1 MI SGT 381 AAF BOMB
GROUP WWII MAE MARY HERMA CASSELL
HANNA (31 JAN 1886 25 JAN 1950) MRS. FRANK HANNA
PASSES SUDDENLY The many friends of
Mrs. Frank Hanna were shocked by her sudden death at her home early this
morning. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from
the Sacred Heart church. The Rev. Fr. Michael Wolf will officiate, assisted by
other Catholic clergymen. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Mae Mary Cassell was
born on January 31, 1886 in Auburn. She was married to Frank Hanna in
Pinconning, on July 23, 1907. They came to Gladwin immediately after their
marriage and have made their home here since. Surviving are her
husband Frank; three sons, Wendell, at home, and Leo and Larry, both of
Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Richmond, of Mt. Pleasant; Elsie Hanna, of
Muskegon, and Helen Mae, at home; also nine grandchildren. Two sons preceded
their mother in death, Edward in 1915, and Leslie, who was killed in action in
Germany on February 24, 1944. Gladwin County Record dated 1-25/1950 Column - 6
Page - 1. WENDELL F. (WINK)
HANNA (27 MARCH 1912 - 17 APRIL 1980) Wendell (Wink) Hanna,
68, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, April 17, in Saginaw Veterans Hospital.
Born in Gladwin on March 27, 1912, he had spent his lifetime here until moving
seven years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are 2 brothers,
Larry of Midland and Leo of California; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Marie Richmond of
Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Helen Mae Thurston of Las Vegas. Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Thomas Sutton officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-23/1980
Column - 4 Page - 2 CPL US ARMY WWII WILLIAM J. HANNA (25 MAY 1876 2 MAY 1927) William J. Hanna, one
of Gladwin city pioneers died Monday, May 2, at 12:30 of pernicious anaemia
after two years illness at the home of his mother, Mrs. Clara Mills in
Riverside addition. William J. Hanna was
born May 25, 1876 at Farwell, Mich. and was aged 50 years, 11 months and seven
days. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hanna, moved to Gladwin in 1878, and took
up their residence west of the Cedar river. In 1903 he was
married to Miss Belle Page. Two daughters, Mary and Esther, were born to them.
Since their marriage they have made their home at Gladwin until they moved a
few years ago to Flint. Funeral services were
held at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Clara Mills, Wednesday afternoon at
two oclock conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith of Clare. Burial in Highland
cemetery. The members of the
I.O.O.F. lodge of which he was a member, attended the services in a body, and
the pall bearers were brothers of the order. He is survived by his
wife, his daughter Esther, his mother, Mrs. Clara Mills, and brother, George
Hanna. Gladwin County Record dated 5-5/1927 Column 3 Page 4. NAOMI A. HANSON (27
AUG 1936 - 15 JULY 2005) Naomi A. Hanson, 68,
of Gladwin, passed away Friday, July 15 at the Gladwin Living Center. She was
born Aug. 27, 1936 in Detroit to Raymond and Grace Fetterolf Hanson. Naomi
moved here with her parents in the late 1960s. She was a member of the Gladwin
Church of Christ. Surviving her are her
sister-in-law, Judy Hanson of Garden City; one nephew, Ryan E. Hanson of
Livonia; and one niece, Marci Lynn Hanson-Day of Garden City. Her parents and
her brother, Ronald Hanson, predecease her. Services were held
Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial
was in Highland Cemetery. HELEN A. HARGER (10
JUNE 1859 15 MARCH 1949) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR MRS. HARGER Funeral services for Mrs. John Harger, 89, will be held on Friday
afternoon at 2 oclock at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Wesley Wibley, of
the Assembly of God, officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery.
Helen A. Harger was born in Defiance county, Ohio, on June 10, 1859, and has
been a resident of Beaverton for the past 41 years. Her husband preceded her in
death 18 years ago. Surviving are six sons, Clarence of Flint, Cecil of Ft. Clinton, Ohio,
Rollie of Beaverton, Wesley of Fremont, Ohio, and Emanuel of Gladwin; three
daughters, Mrs. Delilia Brown of Malenta, Ohio, Mrs. Lola Soles of Client City,
Florida, and Mrs. Melvia Spencer of Midland; also a number of grandchildren,
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
3-16/1949 Column 7 Page 1. MANUEL HARGER (13 MAY
1896 - 24 NOV 1957) MANUEL HARGER DIES
SUDDENLY AT HOME Manuel Harger, 61, died suddenly at his home
in Buckeye township on Sunday, Nov. 24. He was born in Paulding County, Ohio,
on May 13, 1896. A World War I veteran, he had been a Gladwin county resident
for 55 years. He was married to Miss Mattie Carigon in February, 1919, in
Beaverton. She preceded him in death. Surviving include two daughters, Mrs.
Thelma Bennett of Ionia and Mrs. Alta Frank of Roscommon: one son, Lewis, of
Flint; eight grandchildren; one brother, Clarence, of Clement City; and two
sisters, Mrs. Lyla Brown and Mrs. Loa Soles, of Ohio. One son, Rollie C.,
preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,
Nov. 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdett Faulk will
officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-26/1957 Column - 7 Page - 1 MI PVT CO 1 CASUAL
DET WWI MATTIE LOUELLA
(CARIGON) HARGER (7 JAN 1902 28 AUG 1952) MRS. HARGER RITES HELD SATURDAY Mattie Louella Harger, 50, passed away on August 28, at the Hawley
Convalescent Home in Muir, after five months illness. Funeral services were
held on Saturday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred
Dickinson, of the Muir Baptist church, officiating. Burial was made in Highland
cemetery. Mrs. Harger was born on January 7, 1902 in Hope and was married to Manuel
Harger in February, 1918 in Beaverton. They made their home in Gladwin after
their marriage. Surviving are her husband, Manuel; 2 daughters, Mrs. Elda Frank, of
Roscommon and Mrs. Thelma Bennett, of Lowell; one son, Lewis Harger, of
Gladwin; four brothers, Harold Carigon, of Clarksville, Bert Carigon, of
Fenwick, Chester Carigon, of Belding and Emmott Carigon, of Ionia; four
sisters, Mrs. Edith Tripp, of Midland, Mrs. Faye Hawley, of Muir, Mrs. Thelma
Miller, of Ionia and Mrs. Glenna Preston, of Lowell; also five grandchildren. One son, Rollie Harger, was killed in service in Japan. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-3/1952 Column 4 Page 1. LEAH B. (SWEENEY) HARKRADER
(18 FEB 1925 2 NOV 1968) Services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Leah B. Harkrader, 43, of 3740 Parker
Road, Gladwin, who died Saturday, Nov. 2, following an illness of two months.
Mrs. Harkrader was born Feb. 18, 1925, in New Jersey, the daughter of Charles
and Hester Sweeney. She was married to Leonard Harkrader January 23, 1946, in
Bodertown, N. J., and had been a resident of Gladwin County since. 1946. Survivors are her husband, Leonard; a son, Craig, at home; two daughters,
Mrs. Ronald Krahner (Carol) of Gladwin, and Mrs. James Thornsberry (Janice) of
Smiths Creek; one granddaughter; her mother, Mrs. Hester Gibbs of Trenton, N.
J.; two brothers, Charles and Russell Sweeney, of Trenton, N. J.; and one
sister, Mrs. Lydia Fischer, N. J. Services were held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Miner Chapel. The Rev.
Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-6/1968 Column 5 Page 1. LEONARD L. HARKRADER,
JR (5 JAN 1925 - 1 APRIL 1994) LEONARD HARKRADER Leonard L. Harkrader
Jr., 69, of Gladwin, died Friday. April 1, 1994, alter a long illness. He was
born on Jan. 5, 1925, in Allendale, Ill., and had resided in Gladwin County most
of his life. He served in the Army during World War II, Mr. Harkrader was
married to the former Leah Sweeney and she preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 1968. Surviving are one
son, Craig of Shepherd; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Carol) Krahner of Gladwin and
Mrs, James (Jan) Thornsberry of Midland; one brother, Henry (Bud) Harkrader of
Beaverton; 2 sisters, Maxine Hudson of Hunter,
N.D. and Bettie Nettleton of Gladwin; a half-brother, Cecil Harkrader of
Saranac; 2 half-sisters, Dudie Qiilllan and Alice DeVries of Wyoming; his long
time companion, Harriet Edwards; 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Georgia Harkrader and a
brother, Ernest in 1984. Rites were held
Monday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Deane Wyllys officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice or
the First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 4-6/1994 Column
3 Page 2. FRANK T. HAROLDSON (3
MARCH 1903 5 MAY 1985) FRANK HAROLDSON Frank T. Haroldson, 82, of Gladwin, died Sunday, May 5, at the Town &
Country Nursing Home in Midland after a long illness. Born in Roseville, Ill.
March 3, 1903, he came to Gladwin County in 1942 from Saginaw. He left in 1952
and returned in the late 1960s after retiring. Mr. Haroldson was a self
employed electrician and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. Pauls
Episcopal Church, the Saginaw Masonic Lodge 77, the Shriners and the Bay City Consistory. He
was Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star White Clover Chapter 84 and Past
Master of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397. Mr. Haroldson and the former Frances Prickett were married May 31, 1940,
in Debuke, Iowa. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Nancy
Wiedbrauk of New Jersey; one son, Steven, and 6 grandchildren. Services were
held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The
Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic
Memorial Service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated
5-8/1985 Column 3 Page 2. ARTHUR LAWRENCE
HARROLD (26 SEP 1899 29 JAN 1982) From the Gladwin
County Record --- February 3, 1982 Arthur L. Harrold,
82, of Hessel and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, Jan. 29, in Little Traverse
Hospital, Petosky, following a long illness. Born in Henry County, Napoleon,
Ohio, on Sept. 26, JOHN HENRY HARROLD
(28 AUG 1859 - 1 JULY 1940) Services were held
Wednesday at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church for John Henry Harrold, who died
Monday, July 1, at 8 P.M. at his home here. John Harrold was born August 28,
1859, in Henry county, Ohio. January 1, 1890, he was married to Margaret E.
Zink and to them were born five children, one died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs.
Harrold lived in Napoleon, Ohio, until the spring of 1905 when they moved to
Gladwin county, on a farm in Grout township. In 1910 they moved to Gladwin.
Mrs. Harrold preceded him in death in 1931. Mr. Harrold was in the shoe repair
business until his health began to fail a few years ago. Surviving him are two sons, William and Don
of Toledo, Ohio, two daughters, Mrs. Warren Kays and Mrs. Fred Hefka of
Gladwin, one brother, M. E. Harrold of Gladwin, one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Gensel
of Toledo, Ohio, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rev. H. R. Fiddler
conducted the services at 2 P.M. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 07-03/1940 Column - 6 Page - 1 LEONA B. (LYONS)
HARROLD (28 MAR 1907 30 NOV 1965) From the Gladwin
County Record --- December 1, 1965 RITES FRIDAY FOR
LEONA HARROLD MARGARET ELLEN (ZINK)
HARROLD (25 MARCH 1869 - 9 AUG 1931) Mrs. John Harrold died at her home on Grout street Sunday night, Aug. 9,
following a paralytic stroke and other complications. Margaret Ellen Zink was
born at Sterling, Nebraska, March 25, 1869. When a child she moved with her
parents to Henry county, Ohio, where she resided until March, 1905, when she came
with her husband to Gladwin county, where they settled on a farm west of
Gladwin. In 1910 she moved to Gladwin city and has lived here since. On Jan. 1, 1890, she was married to John Henry Harrold at Toledo, Ohio.
To this union five children were born, Robert Leroy, who died in infanccy,
William, Mrs. Blanch Kays, Mrs. Nellie Hefka and Donald, who survive her. She
also leaves to mourn her husband, a sister, Mrs. M. E. Harrold, formerly of
GLadwin, a brother, Alfred Zink, of Toledo, also eight grandchildren and a
large number of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Harrold, for some time, had been suffering with heart trouble. About
a month ago she had a serious attack, at which time she was ordered to bed by
the family physician, continually getting worse, and last Friday, Aug. 7, was
stricken with a stroke which paralyzed her right side and left her without
speech. This was immediately followed by hypostatic pneumonia and finally by
pulmonary hemorrage. She died Sunday night, Aug. 9, at 8:15. Funeral services were held from the GLadwin Methodist Episcopal church
Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. G. W. Mustard officiating,
assisted by Rev. L. M. Whitney. Interment was in Highland cemetery. The service
was attended by a large gathering of sympathizers. Those who attended from out-of-town were: William Harrold, Mr. and Mrs.
D. D. Harrold, Alfred Zink, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gensel, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Gensel and Mrs. Carl Harrold of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harrold and
daughter Barbara Jean of Pontiac and Fred Hefka of Royal Oak. Gladwin County
Record dated 8-13/1931 Column - 1 Page - 1. ADOLPH HARTENSTEIN (12
AUG 1897 17 DEC 1989) EVA (BRENNER)
HARTENSTEIN (6 MARCH 1898 JAN 1985) LAURA F. (SMITH)
HAVENS (9 AUG 1899 - 5 NOV 1952) MRS. RAY HAVENS PASSES AWAY Mrs. Laura F. Havens, 53, well known resident of Buckeye township, passed
away at her home Saturday evening, November 15 following a two months illness.
The daughter of the late James and Flora Smith, she was born August 9, 1899 in
Williams County, Ohio. Early in life she came with her parents to Gladwin
county, settling in the Arbutus community, where most of her childhood days
were spent. On October 30, 1920, she was married to Ray Havens. Mrs. Havens was a
faithful member of the Beaverton Church of the Nazerene and was always active
in the various organizations of the church. Surviving are her husband, Ray; five sisters, Mrs. Elma Arkwright and
Mrs. Tom Rise, of Beaverton, Mrs. James Rinehart, of Midland, Mrs. Clara Moore
and Mrs. Elizabeth Burlew, of Hillsdale; and two brothers, Solon Smith, of
Battle Creek, and Cody Smith, of Buckeye. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Church of
the Nazerence with the pastor, the Rev. Erma Pierce and Henry Smith
officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
11-19/1952 Column 6 Page 1. LAWRENCE CARL HAVENS
(11 JULY 1899 - 5 FEB 1918) Havens---Lawrence
Carl Havens was born on a farm at Northwest, Williams county, O., July 11,
1899, and died at Camp Merritt, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1918, at 6 a.m., aged 18
years, 6 months and 25 days. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Newman D.
Havens and came with his parents to Beaverton in October, 1907, and afterward
settled in Buckeye township. At the age of 12 years he injured a limb and was
in the Saginaw General hospital 22 weeks for treatment. On his eighteenth birthday he enlisted at
Pontiac where he was employed, and was sent to Ft. Brady for training where he
remained two months when he was transferred to Waco, Texas. About three weeks
ago he and his brother were again transferred to Camp Merritt, N.J., 17 miles
from New York where they were awaiting orders to sail for France. Here he
contracted measels and pneumonia and lived only nine days. He was a member of the Ancient Order of
Gleaners and belonged to the Highwood arbor. He was not a church member but of
the Advent belief, a good worker in Sunday school and always ready to do his
part wherever duty presented itself. His friendly smile and kind greetings will
be missed by all who knew him. He is mourned by his parents, five brothers
and two sisters, Mrs. John Maxwell of Hope, Ray who enlisted with him and has
been with him since, Byrl, Marion, Clair, Ruth and Truman at home, an two
grandmothers, Mrs. Julia Hand of Williams county, Ohio, and Mrs. Weatherwax of
Ray, Ind., besides other relatives and hosts of friends who came to pay tribute
at the last rites held at the Arbutus school. Sunday afternoon conducted by
Rev. Nolan of Edenville followed by interment in Arbutus cemetery. Harold Calkins, a former Highwood, boy, was
corporal of his company. Note: Nice Military
Photo Of: Lawrence Carl Havens & brother Ray Havens next to Lawrence Carl
Havens GCR Obituary... Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1918 Column - 4 Page -
1 MAY BELLE
(WEATHERWAX) HAVENS (15 OCT 1877 25 NOV 1959) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. HAVENS Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Beaverton Church of the
Brethren for Mrs. May Belle Havens, 82. The Rev. James L. Clements and Rev.
Carl Hilbert officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. The former Miss
May Belle Weatherwax, was born October 15, 1877, in Branch County and married
Newman Havens in 1893. He preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Havens died Nov.
25 at Jones Convalescing Home, in Perrington, after a short illness. She has
been a resident of Gladwin County since 1908. Survivors include five sons, Ray, of Sonora, Calif., Marion, of
Beaverton, Byrl, and Truman of Ypsilanti, and Clare of Ogden, Utah; two
daughters, Mrs. Bertha Coon, of Hope, and Mrs. Ruth Evans, of Collins, Mo.; 39
grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Two
sons, Lawrence and Victor, preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated
12-2/1959 Column 6 Page 1. NEUMAN DANIEL HAVENS
(23 NOV 1864 - 8 OCT 1952) EARLY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Neuman Daniel Havens, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 8 following a
long illness, at the home of his son, Marion, near Beaverton, where he had made
his home for the past few years. Funeral services will be held this afternoon
at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren at 2 oclock with the Rev. Ernest
Jehnsen officiating, assisted by the Rev. Erma Pierce from the Beaverton Church
of the Nazerene. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Havens was born in Williams County, Ohio, on November 23, 1864, the
son of Daniel and Julia Havens. He resided there until October, 1908, when he
with his family moved to Gladwin county, where he has lived the rest of his
life. On October 22, 1893 he married Miss May Belle Weatherwax in Branch
county. Mr. Havens was an active member in the Church of God. Surviving are his wife, May; five sons, Ray and Marion of Beaverton, Myrl
and Truman, of Ypsilanti, and Clare, of Ogden, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha
Maxwell, of Hope and Mrs. Ruth Evans, of Collins, Missouri; two brothers,
Sherman, of Bryan, Ohio and Harrison, of Montgomery; also 30 grandchildren and
25 great grandchildren. Two son, Laurence C. and Victor F. preceded their father
in death. Gladwin County Record dated 10-11/1950 Column 3 Page 1. RAYMOND C. HAVENS, JR
(? - 1924) RAYMOND CARLETON
HAVENS, SR (16 JAN 1897 - 15 FEB 1985) Ray Carleton Havens,
who lived in Gladwin County for nearly 50 years, died at his home in Escondido,
Calif, Feb. 15. He was married to Laura Smith in 1920, and they had a son who
died at birth. She died in 1952. He then married the Rev. Erma Pierce and for
the last 28 years resided in California. He was a veteran of World War I. A
member of the Church of the Nazarene for 45 years and served in many
capacities. When he resided in the Gladwin-Beaverton
area he was president of the Beaverton School Board, president of the Gladwin
County Fair, and was township clerk and treasurer for a period of years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sisters, Bertha Maxwell, of Hope, and
Ruth Evans of Eldorado Springs, Mo., and 4 brothers, Marion, of Beaverton,
Byrl, of Hillsdale, Clare, of Ogden, Utah, and Truman of Tustin. Rites were held at the McLeod Mortuary with
the Rev. Samuel Mackety of Sault St. Marie, officiating, assisted by Rev.
Stephen Seeiig, and Rev. Charles Brightup of Calif. He was interred in the
Oakhill Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2 CHARLES JEFFERSON
HAVILAND (23 FEB 1843 - 1843 - 11 SEP 1916) Haviland---Charles J. Haviland was born in Iosco township, Livingston
county, Michigan, February 28, 1843, and died at his home in Grout, Sept. 28,
1916, aged 73 years and 7 months. In 1865 he married Mrs. Edith Lovesey of
Jonesville, Mich., with whom he enjoyed a happy married life of 51 years. To
them were born two sons, Nathan and Charles. There is also a stepson, Albert
Lovesey, who together with his own sons were present to pay the last tribute of
respect to a loving father and to console and comfort their sorrowing mother. For several years Mr. Haviland was a resident of Jonesville, but about
the year 1885 he, with his family, moved back to Livingston county, where he
lived until eight years ago, when he moved to his late home in Grout township,
Gladwin county. Although he never was a member of any church he was always a firm
believer in the Bible. A shore time before his death he expressed a desire to
get ready for that great and solemn change which awaits us one and all. So
baptismal services were conducted at the house by the Rev. C. T. Betts. As a husband and a father he was unexcelled. By his friends he was highly
esteemed. He leaves to mourn his loss a beloved wife, two sons, one sister, two
grandsons, and one step-grandson. We must all say good bye to Grandpa, but trust to meet him again in that
Celestial city where sorrow and grief will never dwell. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Hetler. Interment in
Highland cemetery.---Contributed. Gladwin County Record dated 10-12/1916 Column
4 Page 7. EDITH HAVILAND (18
MARCH 1840 - 13 SEP 1918) Haviland---Mrs. C. J. Haviland (nee Green was born in Bath, N. Y., March
18, 1840, and died at her hom in Grout township, Sept. 11, 1918, aged 78 years,
5 months, 24 days. While a young girl she moved with her parents to Dexter,
Mich. In 1857 she was married to Charles Lovesey at Bellville, Mich. To this
union one son was born, Albert Lovesey, now of Grout township. Mr. Lovesey
enlisted in the 6th Michigan cavalry at the beginning of the Civil war, and
lost his life at Falling Waters in 1863. In 1866 she was married to Charles
Jefferson Haviland, and two sons were born to them, Nathan and Charles, both of
Grout. For a number of years they lived at Jonesville, Mich., moving from there
to Livingston county, where they lived till about ten years ago, when they
moved to her present home in Grout. Mr. Haviland died about ten years ago. About the age of 22 she was baptized in the Adventist church, in which
faith she continued till death. She was a faithful Christian and a noble
mother. She leaves to mourn her loss three sons, Albert, Nathan and Charles, a
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles Haviland, three grandsons, Jay Lovesey, Ira and
Rex Haviland; one adopted daughter, whose residence is unknown; her three
children, Effie, Rollo and Bernice of Detroit; a granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Jay
Lovesey, and a great-grandson, little William Lovesey; one brother James Green
of Jonesville, Mich. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella Haviland of Howell, was with
her the last few days of her earthly life and remained for the funeral service. Dear mother, your sorrows of this life are past; we must say good-bye;
but it is our desire and hope that we may so follow the teachings of our
Creator that some glad day we may stand reunited in glory. Funeral services by Rev. A. J. Hettler, Sept. 14, at her late home.
Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-19/1918 Column - 1
Page - 4. LARRY HAWKS (1 JUNE
1924 - 17 OCT 1951) LARRY W. HAWKS (13
MARCH 1941 - 8 OCT 2003) Larry
Hawks, 62, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Oct. 8, 2003 at West Branch
Regional Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1941 to William H. and Mabel
(Brown) Hawks in Mt. Morris. He married the former Evelyn Lamunion on May 28,
1966 in Genesee. The U.S. Army Veteran worked as a sanitation engineer for
General Motors Truck & Bus in Flint. He moved to Gladwin County in 1980,
having previously lived in Flint. Larry was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist
Church. He
is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of Gladwin; daughters Cheryl Hawks of Gladwin
and Michele (Steven) Adams of Gladwin; sons Michael (Jacqueline) Hawks of
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and Christopher (Shannon) Hawks of Columbia, South
Carolina; granddaughters Katie Adams and Kristen Adams, both of Gladwin, and
Brianna Hawks and Megan Hawks, both of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; sister
Luella (Conrad) Hempel of Farmington Hills, Michigan; brother Ronald (Roxy)
Hawks of Genesee, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded
in death by his parents and his brother James Hawks. Funeral
services were held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 at Gladwin Free Methodist Church in
Gladwin with Pastor Phil Hortop officiating. Burial took place in Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin on
Friday, Oct. 10, 2003. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin Free
Methodist Church. ALBERT LOGAN HAWLEY
(10 MARCH 1882 - 16 JUNE 1944) ALBERT HAWLEY,
Gladwin Hawley, 84, died Friday at the Happy Hours Nursing Home near Beaverton.
He was born in Gladwin, March 10, 1882, and had worked for the Gladwin County
Road Commission. Services will be Monday 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home,
burial in the Highland Cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Rea
Reinardy of Minnesota, Mrs. Reta Chisholm and Mrs. Wanda Skaritt, both of
Clarkston, Mrs. Doris Benmark of Clare; a son, Lester of Pontiac; two brothers
and two sisters. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1944 Column - 8 Page - 1 ARENA (MCLEAN) HAWLEY
(16 JULY 1858 - 23 JULY 1916) Mrs. Lee A. Hawley Resident of Gladwin County Many Years, Died July 23. Mrs. Arena Hawley, wife of Lee A. Hawley, died at their home in Gladwin
July 23,1916, after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Hawley was born in Bayham twp. Elgin Ontario Canada July 161858 and
at an early age moved with her parents to Michigan, and June 12, 1875 in Jerome
twp. Midland Co. MI. she was married to Lee Andrew Hawley.Later they moved to
Gladwin county and lived here until her earthly cares were over.She was a woman
of estimable character who had a good word and kind deed for everyone. She was
a good wife, a loveing mother, a kind neighbor, and a woman who will be greatly
missed by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Hawley leaves to mourn her loss a husband and nine children, five
boys and four girls, 20 grandchildren, an aged mother and four sisters, who
will miss her in the daily walks of life. The funeral was conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J.H. Cornelius.
The beautiful floral offerings and the large attendance attested the high
esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment took place in Highland
cemetary. Gladwin County Record dated 7-27/1916 Column 4 Page 5. EARL K. HAWLEY (10
MAY 1898 - 17 FEB 1971) SERVICES HELD FOR
EARL HAWLEY, 72 Earl K. Hawley, 72, of Gladwin, died
suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 17, at his home. A life-long resident of Gladwin, he
was born here on May 10, 1898. Mr. Hawley was a self-employed trucker. He was
married to the former Iola G. Lyons who preceded him in death on March 6, 1967. Surviving inclued three daughters, Mrs.
Virginia Schultz, of Jackson, Mrs. Dorothy Renas and Mrs. Yvonne Kehoe, both of
Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Roberts, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Mattie Arnot, of
Bay City; one brother, Roy C., of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Rites were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Goodrow officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1971 Column - 7 Page - 1 IOLA G. (LYONS)
HAWLEY (23 MAY 1904 - 6 MARCH 1967) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. IOLA HAWLEY Services for Mrs. Iola G. Hawley, 62, of Gladwin, will be held today
(Wednesday) at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Hawley died Monday,
March 6, at Tolfree Hospital, West Branch, following an illness of four months.
The former Iola Lyons was born May 23, 1904, in St. Charles, and was married to
Earl Hawley Oct. 17, 1922, in Pontiac. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran
Church, Gladwin, and had been a resident of Gladwin for 37 years. Survivors are her husband, Earl; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Schultz
of Jackson, Mrs. Dorothy Schnelker and Mrs. Yvonne Kehoe of Gladwin; one son,
Donald Hawley of Clare; her mother, Mrs. Marie Sherwood of Gladwin; a brother,
Asher Lyons of Saginaw; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Rev. Ernst Mueller will officiate at the services and interment will
be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-8/1967 Column - 6 Page -
1. LILLIAN VIOLA (DEY)
HAWLEY (14 JUNE 1886 -20 AUG 1978) Mrs. Lillian V.
Hawley; 92, of Gladwin, died Sunday at Midland Hospital Center. Born in Branch
County June 14, 1886, she came to Gladwin County in 1898. She married Wesley M.
Hawley in Gladwin on June 30, 1902. He
died in 1966. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Ed (Jessie) (Midland Daily News
dated 8-22-1978 Page - 9.) MAYME ANN (WALTERS)
HAWLEY (20 FEB 1888 - 18 FEB 1962) Long Illness Fatal to
Mayme Hawley Mrs. Mayme Ann
Hawley, 74 of Gladwin died Sunday Feb.18,1962 following
a long illness. Born in Cook County
Ohio on Feb 20, the former Mayme Walters, daughter of John & Lillie M.
(Knight) Walters. She came with her family to Gladwin 65 Years ago. She was
married to Albert Hawley in Gladwin on Apr 1903. Surviving are her
husband Albert; four daughters Mrs. Rea Reinardy of Minnesota, Mrs. Reta
Chisholm & Mrs. Wanda Skarritt of Clarkston and Mrs. Doris Marie Benmark of
Clare; one son Lester of Pontiac; a brother Dan Walters of Roscommon; and six
grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Tuesday at 2 p.m.at the Hall Funeral. Mr. Allen Parker of the Church of
Christ officiatted and burial was in Highland Cemetary. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-21/1962 Column - 5 Page - 1. ROY C. HAWLEY (21 FEB
1894 - 24 FEB 1974) Roy C. Hawley, 80, of
Sage Township, died suddenly at his home of a heart attack on Monday, Feb. 25.
He was found on February 27. Mr. Hawley was born in Gladwin on Feb. 21, 1894,
and had lived here most of his life. He was a veteran of World War I and was a
self-employed carpenter. He was married to the former Gertrude Sample on June
13, 1923, in Richmond, Ind. She died on April 26, 1972. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Clara Roberts
of Gladwin. A son preceded him in death. Rites were held Friday at 2 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-06/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY WWI WESLEY M. HAWLEY (08
APR 1878 31 JAN 1966) FUNERAL FOR GLADWIN
MAN IS THURSDAY (Midland Daily News
dated 2-2-1966 Page 3) WILLIAM LEROY HAWLEY
(2 JUNE 1924 - 17 OCT 1951) SERVICES HELD FOR
WILLIAM L. HAWLEY William Leroy Hawley, 27, passed away at the
Wyandotte General Hospital on Wednesday, October 17, from accidental injuries.
He was born in Keego Harbor on June 2, 1924, and lived in Gladwin county for 23
years, serving three and a half years with the U.S. Navy in the European theatere during World War II. In
November, 1949, he was married to Vida Russell in Indianapolis, Indiana, and
has lived in Detroit since. Surviving are his wife, Vida, and his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawley, of Sage township. Funeral services were held
at the Hall Funeral Home on Saturday, October 20, with the Rev. John R. Scott,
of the Gladwin Methodist church officiating. Burial was made in Highland
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1951 Column - 1 Page - 1 MI S2 USNR WWII SARAH A. (LINDSAY)
HAYNES (4 JAN 1853 - 20 JULY 1930) Mrs. Sarah A. Haynes
died Sunday evening, July 20, at 7:30 of a heart attack, at her home on Cayuga
street, having been in very poor health for a number of years. Sarah A. Lindsay
was born Jan. 4, 1853, at Macomb, Hancock county, Ohio. When a small child she
came with her parents to Reading, Michigan, where she was married to Wilson Haynes,
a Civil war veteran, Nov. 5, 1868. Three children were born to them, Fred,
Thaddeus and Mrs. Ella Mathews. About 42 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Haynes and
family came to Gladwin county, locating first in Grout township later at Pratts
lake, in Sage township and finally moving to Gladwin. Mr. Haynes died here Nov.
26, 1916. Since the death of Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes has made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Mathews. Mrs. Haynes was a member of the Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ella
Mathews, of Gladwin, her son, Fred Haynes, of Jasper, Alberta, and grandson,
Edward F. Mathews. Her son, Thaddeus Haynes, was accidentally killed while
working on the railroad in 1912. Funeral services were held at the home
Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev., L. M. Whitney, of the
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. David S. Agnew, of the Episcopal church,
followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-24/1930
Column - 6 Page - 1 WILSON/CHARLES HAYNES
(1844 - 26 NOV 1916) MANY YEARS A RESIDENT
OF GLADWIN COUNTY, HAS PASSED AWAY Wilson Haynes died Sunday at 2:45 p.m. after
an illness of several months. He was in his 73rd year. For many years he had
been a resident of Gladwin county, living in Grout and Sage township and the
city. While a resident of Sage township he filled the offices of supervisor and
treasurer. A few years ago he came to the city to spend his declining years.
Mr. Haynes lost an arm in the service to his country, and was well known as a
G.A.R. man. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and Foresters. His wife,
one daughter, Mrs. Ed Mathews, and one son, Fred, survive him. The son is in
British Columbia, and was unable to reach here for the funeral. At the request the funeral which was held
yesterday, was conducted by the Gladwin I.O.O.F. lodge. Rev. Henry Kreulen of
Beaverton delivered the sermon. Interment took place in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1916 Column - 3 Page - 1 SARAH A. (LINDSAY)
HAYNES (4 JAN 1853 - 20 JULY 1930) MRS. SARAH A. HAYNES Mrs. Sarah A. Haynes died Sunday evening,
July 20, at 7:30 of a heart attack, at her home on Cayuga street, having been
in very poor health for a number of years. Sarah A. Lindsay was born Jan. 4,
1853, at Macomb, Hancock county, Ohio. When a small child she came with her
parents to Reading, Michigan, where she was married to Wilson Haynes, a Civil
war veteran, Nov. 5, 1868. Three children were born to them, Fred, Thaddeus and
Mrs. Ella Mathews. About 42 years ago Mr. an Mrs. Haynes and
family came to Gladwin county, locating first in Grout township, later at
Pratts lake, in Sage township and finally moving to Gladwin. Mr. Haynes died
her Nov. 26, 1916. Since the death of Mr. Haynes, Mrs. Haynes has made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. Haynes was a member of the Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ella
Mathews, of Gladwin, her son, Fred Haynes, of Jasper, Alberta, and grandson,
Edward F. Mathews. Her son, Thaddeus Haynes, was accidentally killed while
working on the railroad in 1912. Funeral services were held at the home
Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, of the
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. David S. Agnew, of the Episcopal church, followed
by burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-24/1930 Column -
6 Page - 1 WILSON CHARLES HAYNES
(1844 - 26 NOV 1916) MANY YEARS A RESIDENT
OF GLADWIN COUNTY, HAS PASSED AWAY Wilson Haynes died Sunday at 2:45 p.m. after
an illness of several months. He was in his 73rd year. For many years he had
been a resident of Gladwin county, living in Grout and Sage township and the
city. While a resident of Sage township he filled the offices of supervisor and
treasurer. A few years ago he came to the city to spend his declining years.
Mr. Haynes lost an arm in the service to his country, and was well known as a
G.A.R. man. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and Foresters. His wife,
one daughter, Mrs. Ed Mathews, and one son, Fred, survive him. The son is in
British Columbia, and was unable to reach here for the funeral. At the request the funeral which was held
yesterday, was conducted by the Gladwin I.O.O.F. lodge. Rev. Henry Kreulen of
Beaverton delivered the sermon. Interment took place in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1916 Column - 3 Page - 1 PVT CO A 122ND NY INF
CIVIL WAR GARY L. HAYWARD (22
JULY 1945 - 17 MAY 2001) Gary L. Hayward, 55, of
Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, May 17, 2001 at home. Born July 22, 1945 in
Gladwin, he was the son of Leslie and Alma (Hutson) Hayward. He was a lifetime
resident of Gladwin County. Gary married Ruby (Henry), July 1, 1967 in Gladwin. He was a veteran of
the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the
Gladwin Moose lodge #287, and a lifetime member of DAV. Besides his wife he is survived
by two daughters, Angela and husband Guy Henry of Honduras, Central America,
and Michelle and husband John Shocknesse of Coleman; one son, Scott of Kittery,
Me.; four grandchildren; his mother, Alma Hayward of Gladwin; and three
brothers, Gordon of Clio, Ivan of Gladwin, and Daniel of Flushing. He was
preceded in death by his father. Services were held at 11 a.m.
Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Donald Potter officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made
to be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record
dated 05-23/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 FREDERICK E. HEFKA (26
DEC 1892 - 14 JAN 1969) FRED HEFKA DIES
SUDDENLY Frederick E. Hefka, 75, former Gladwin
County treasurer, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday evening, Jan. 14, at
his home, 119 E. Grout St., Gladwin. He was born Dec. 26, 1892, in Detroit, to
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hefka, and came to Gladwin with his parents when he was 18
years old. He was married to the former Miss Nellie Harrold Aug. 2, 1916, in
Gladwin. In 1913, he entered the employ of the First
State Savings Bank of Gladwin and remained there until 1920 when he moved to
Utica, Mich., where he worked in the bank, returning to Gladwin in 1931. Mr. Hefka was Gladwin County treasurer for
several years, leaving that office at the end of his term to become office
manager at the county road commission until his retirement seven years ago. He
also served as manager of the local O.P.A. office during World War II. At the time of his death, Mr. Hefka was a
member of the Gladwin City Council, from the fourth ward; was deputy county
drain commissioner; financial secretary of the First Methodist Church, and
secretary of the Methodist Men's Club. Fred was well-known through-out Gladwin
County having served as clerk at hundreds of auction sales in the area during
his lifetime. He was an ardent bowler, until the last few years, and was one of
the best in the county. He had served as league and association secretary for
many years. Surviving are his wife, Nellie; four
daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Bryant of Texas City, Tex., Mrs. Lois Caterer of
Midland, Mrs. Margaret Lutterell of Malibu, Calif., Mrs. Gene (Judy) Schenebelt
of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Carl of Cheboygan and Avie of Jackson; three
sisters, Mrs. Frank Sincox of Homestead, Fla.; Mrs. Alma Thorman and Mrs. Elsie
Franz, of Woodbridge, N. J.; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held today (Wednesday) at the
Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. John W. Cermak officiating. Interment will be
in the Highland Mausoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1968 Column - 8 Page
1 NELLIE DOT HEFKA
(1895 15 MAY 1982) Nellie D. Hefka,
Gladwin (May 18, 1982) Services are at 1
p.m. Thursday at the Gladwin First United Methodist with burial in the Highland
Mausoleum for Mrs. Hefka, who died Saturday at her residence. She was born Feb.
3, 1895 in Henry County, Ohio and is survived by four daughters. Friends may
call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin. PAULINE C. (RETZBACH)
HEIL (2 JULY 1883 4 OCT 1943) MRS. CHARLES HEIL DIES HERE OCTOBER 4 Mrs. Pauline Heil, 60, of Hay township, passed away at the Heil farm home
Monday, October 4. Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home
Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ellis Biggs, of the Assembly of God Church,
officiating. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Mrs. Heil was born July 2, 1883, and she and Mr. Heil have lived in
Gladwin county for the past 30 years. Surviving are her husband and one brother, John Retzbach, of Bay City.
Gladwin County Record dated 10-6/1943 Column - 2 Page - 1. ROSE MARIE (MAIER) HEIL
(27 SEP 1883 18 DEC 1964) RITES MONDAY FOR MRS. HEIL Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home
for Mrs. Rose Marie Heil, 81, of Hay Township, who passed away Friday. Mrs.
Heil had suffered burns in a mishap in her home about a month ago. Born in Cleveland, September 27, 1883, Mrs. Heil had been a resident of
Gladwin County for the past 20 years. The former Rose Marie Maier and Charles
Heil were married July 1, 1944. She is survived by her husband; and one brother, William Maier of
Cleveland. Allen Parker, of the Gladwin Church of Christ, was the officiating
clergyman and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-23/1964 Column 7 Page 1. FREDERICK ALDON HEINZ
(23 SEP 1928 - 25 JAN 1949) PLANE CRASH IS FATAL
TO TWO TUESDAY JOHN B. KNIGHT AND
FREDERICK A. HEINZ LOSE LIVES WHEN THEIR PLANE CRASHES AND BURNES IN SECORD John B. Knight, 19, and Frederick Aldon
Heinz, 20, both of Gladwin were killed about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon when
their plane crashed and burned 15 miles northeast of Gladwin in Secord
Township. Knight was piloting the plane, owned by Sutherland Bros. Flying
Service, at the time of the crash. According to Hugh Sutherland, flying
instructor, Knight had qualified for his private pilot's license with more than
60 hours of flying time. Heinz was with him as a passenger. In a statement to The Record this morning
Sutherland said that a witness to the crash had reported that when he observed
the plane it was doing tail spins. Sutherland said this was a violation of his
instructions to the pilot, which were to fly straight and level within a six
mile radius of the port and to practice take-offs and landings. The cloud
ceiling, he said, was 1100 feet when the plane took to the air and did not
permit any other manuevers. An altitude of 3500 feet with a low of 1500 is
necessary to do a spin with safety, Sutherland stated. The plane was a new one, recently purchased
by Sutherland Bros., who operate the municipal airport here. It was not
insured. Double funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home with the Rev. John Scott, of the Methodist church officiating.
Heinz will be buried in Highland and Knight in Ridge cemetery. Young Knight is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight, of Sage Township. He was born August 8,
1929, and attended Gladwin high school. He served in the U.S. army and spent
some time overseas. In addition to his parents he is survived by
two brothers, Glen and Daniel; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Cassidy, Mrs. Helen
Walters, Mrs. Geneva Ellwood; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knight.
Heinz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Heinz, of Glawin. After attending
Gladwin high school he has been employed in his father's garage as a mechanic.
He was born in Gladwin Sept. 23, 1928. He is survived by his parents; four
brothers, Richard, Robert, James and Gerald; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann
Kleiss, Joy and Barbara; both grandmothers, Mrs. Heinz and Mrs. Long. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-26/1949 Column - 7 Page - 1 BURT CLYDE HENDERSON
(28 JULY 1867 30 MAY 1945) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO BURT HENDERSON Funeral services for Burt C. Henderson, 77, retired Gladwin merchant,
were held Saturday morning, June 2 at 10 oclock at Sacred Heart church. Burial
was in the Highland cemetery here. Mr. Henderson died at his home Wednesday
following an illness of several months. He had operated a general store here
for more than 30 years before ill health caused his retirement several years ago. One of his recreations was the management of a farm near the town here.
Over several years he had served many terms as supervisor for the town. He was
born in Metamora, July 28, 1867 and came to Gladwin in 1911. Out of town relatives present at the funeral services included: Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Henderson, Detroit; Mrs. Anna Henderson, Lapeer; Ed Bowler, Lapeer;
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Merill, St. Johns, and Mrs. Zelma Martin, Detroit. Surviving are his widow, Minnie; a son, L. J. Henderson, assistant city
editor of the Detroit News; a daughter, Mrs. Annette Murphy; and three
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 6-6/1945 Column 7 Page 1. MINNIE (MCNEESE) HENDERSON
(6 MAR 1879 16 JUNE 1958) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. MINNIE HENDERSON Mrs. Minnie Henderson, lifetime resident of Gladwin, died Monday, June 16
at 10:45 a.m. after an illness of two days. Minnie McNeese was born on March 6,
1879 in Bruin Co., Pennsylvania, and was married to Burt C. Henderson in 1926
in Gladwin. Mr. Henderson preceded her in death in 1945. Surviving are a stepson, Laurence Henderson; and a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Annette Murphy, both of Detroit; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie McNeese, and a
nephew, Thomas E. McNeese, both of Gladwin. The funeral will be Thursday, June 19, at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home
with the Rev. H. J. Meyer officiating and burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-18/1958 Column 7 Page 1. REUBEN W. HENDRICKSON
(11 SEP 1915 - 16 FEB 1971) ILLNESS FATAL TO MR.
HENDRICKSON Reuben W. Hendrickson 55, of Gladwin, died
Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the Veteran's Hospital, Ann Arbor, following a long
illness. Born on September 11, 1915, in Chassel, he had lived in Birmingham
prior to moving to Gladwin six years ago. Mr. Hendrickson was a World War II
Navy veteran and was employed by Holly Carborator in Clare. Surviving besides his wife, Alfreda, are two
sons, Thomas R. Hendrickson and William F. Covill, both of Birmingham; two
sisters, Mrs. Esther Mercer, of Detroit and Mrs. Gertrude Mack, of Lathrup
Village; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10
a.m. at the Manley-Bailey Funeral Home in Birmingham. Graveside rites will be
at 2:30 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
02-17/1971 Column - 6 Page - 2 MI F1 US NAVY WWII LOREN RAY HENRY (11
OCT 1915 - 11 AUG 1978) Loren Ray Henry, 62,
of 300 West Fourth St., Gladwin, died Friday, Aug. 11, in Saginaw Veterans
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Beaverton on October 11, 1915, he spent
his lifetime here. Mr. Henry was a self-employed carpenter and a veteran of
World War II. He was married to the former Elaine Knappen on April 10, 1944, in
Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Robert Cadwell of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Edwin of Quanicassee and
Lawrence of Mt. Morris; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Smith of Beaverton; and 2
grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Gladwin Free
Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-16/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 F1 US NAVY WWII VERNA HELEN (COCHRAN)
FREEMAN - HENRY (3 MAY 1912 - 5 DEC 1991) Mrs. Verna H. Henry,
79, of 53 S. M-30, Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 5, 1991, in the Mid
Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. Born in Tobacco Township, May 3,
1912, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County, although she lived in
Florida for a few years. Mrs. Henry was a cook for several restaurants. The
former Verna Cochran, she was married to Alvin Freeman in 1927. He preceded her
in death in October 1942. She then married George Henry in 1944 and he was
killed 6 weeks later in World War II. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph
(Juanita) Martonosi of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Harvey of Cadillac and Jack of
Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Fetterolf of Beaverton; 3 grandchildren and 6
great grandchildren. 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 Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1991 Column - 3
Page - 2 JAMES LEE HERBIN (21
APRIL 1973 - 5 MAY 1993) James L. (Jamie)
Herbin, 20. Of 317 Hickory St., Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, May 5, 1993,
while water skiing in Secord Lake. He was born in Saginaw on April 21, 1973,
and moved to Gladwin in 1984 from Birch Run. He was a cabinet finisher for
Mayday Valley Cabinet in Bay City. He graduated from Gladwin High School in
1990 and was the 1st homecoming king at Gladwin High School. He is survived by his
mother, Judy Herbin of Gladwin; his father, Gregory Herbin of Freeland; one
son, Devin of Coleman; his fiancee, Michelle Wells of Coleman; one sister, Amy
Jo Herbin of Gladwin; and his grandparents, Jimmy and Janet Herbin of Beaverton
and Leson and Rita Hoover of Freeland. Services were held
Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Julius Spleet
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
5-12/1993 Column 2 Page 2. ANNA (RUSSELL) HERBSTREIT
(3 JULY 1890 27 MARCH 1964) SERVICES HELD FOR ANNA HERBSTREIT Mrs. Anna Herbstreit, 73, died at a Detroit Hospital last Friday morning.
Born in Poland, July 3, 1890, she came to the United States in 1910 settling in
Detroit. On May 10, 1916, she was married to Gottlied Herbstreit in Wayne and
moved to Gladwin County in 1942. She was a member of the Round Lake Baptist
Church. Surviving are three brothers, Edward J. Russell, of Grosse Pte. Woods,
Fred Russell, of Gladwin, and Otto Russell, of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs.
Olga Kohsten and Mrs. Martha Rosner, of Detroit, and Mrs. Amanda Schiemann, of
Germany. Services were held Monday afternoon at the Round Lake Baptist Church and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-1/1964 Column
7 Page 1. GOTTLIEB HERBSTREIT (1
MARCH 1887 2 NOV 1960) SERVICES HELD FOR SHERMAN MAN Gottlieb Herbstreit, 73, of Sherman Township, died Wednesday, Nov. 2,
following an illness of several months. He was born on March 1, 1887, in
Russia, and came to Gladwin County from Detroit in 1942. A former Detroit auto
worker, he operated a farm in Butman township several years and later moved to
a farm in Sherman Township. On May 10, 1916, he was married to the former Miss Anna Russell, in
Detroit. He was a charter member of Zion Lutheran Church, Oberlin, and belonged
to the Gladwin County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Anna; a brother, Daniel, of Richmond; and a
sister, Mrs. Susan Donot, of Detroit. Funeral services were held on Saturday at
2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Oberlin. The Rev. Wm. J. Hassold officiated and
burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-9/1960 Column
5 Page 1. MARQUITA
(KEET) ANN HERMAN (28 JAN 1941 - 18 AUG 2000) Marquita
(Keet) Ann Herman, loving mother and devoted wife, succumbed after a long
illness. She walked on from her home in Gladwin, Friday, Aug. 18, 2000. Born
Jan. 28, 1941 in St. Ignace, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth
(Martin) Robbins. She moved to Van and then to Pellston as a child. Marquita
and Clarence were married Aug. 11, 1958 in Petoskey. Keet was a member of the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indian Tribe, and
Gladwin Eagles 3292. She filled the chairs up to and including madam president
and climbed the chairs up to district chairperson. She was the chairperson of
many benefit dinners and was a member of the Eagles memorial team. She
enjoyed being with her family and friends, camping, walking on the shores of
the Great Lakes and the oceans, bingo, cooking for crowds, making people smile,
and the sound of childrens laughter. Besides
her bereaved husband of 42 years, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mark
(Venita) Larson of Illinois, and Mrs. Bill (Joletta) Aeschliman of Gladwin;
five grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Barb Choss of Gaylord; four
stepgrandchildren; one brother, Marty Robbins of Parma; and one sister, Mrs.
Charles (Joetta) Bohn of south Lyon. She
was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Earnest, Carlton, Donald
Dale, and Glenn Robbins; one sister, Juanita Gassett; one niece, Sunshine
Williams; one stepson, Dale Herman; and her mother of the year, Nellie
Brushaber. A
funeral mass took place at 1 p.m. Monday from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Gladwin with Rev. Father Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in the
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. A memorial service was performed by the Gladwin
Eagles Club memorial team. Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Michigan
Visiting Nurses. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. RUDOLPH JULIAN HETH
(? - 19 JULY 1939) SERVICES HELD FRIDAY
FOR RUDOLPH HETH Rudolph Heth; 88, a former business man of
Gladwin, died at his home in Grout township this morning after a six months
illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Rodgers Funeral
Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-19/1939
Column - 3 Page - 1 EDWARD O.
HETHERINGTON (28 OCT 1906 - 30 JAN 1986) Edward O.
Hetherington, 82, of 310 Ionia St., Gladwin, died Thursday Jan. 30, in the
Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Gladwin Township Oct.
28, 1906, he had spent most of his life her. He was superitendent of Public
Works for the City of Gladwin for many years. Mr. Hetherington was a veteran of
World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 171. He was married to
the former Jessie Hawley Feb. 28, 1928, in Finley, Ohio. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Warren of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton of Orange, Calif.; 4
brothers, Carl of Pontiac, Delmar of Bloomfield Hills, Don of Los Angeles,
Calif., and Charles of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Eva Gidcumb of Indiana, Nellie
Barsuhn of Midland and Mildred Klein of Gladwin; 2 granddaughters and a great
granddaughter. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. George Coon officiated and burial was in
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1986 Column - 2 Page -
2 PFC ARMY AIR CORP JESSIE M. (HAWLEY)
HETHERINGTON (9 JULY 1908 - 23 DEC 1993) Jessie M.
Hetherington, 85, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1993, in the MidMichigan
Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. She was born in
Gladwin on July 9, 1908, and had spent her lifetime here. She was a retired
school teacher and a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The
former Jessie Hawley, she was married to Ed Hetherington on Feb. 28, 1928, in
Finley, Ohio. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1986. Surviving are one son, Warren of Gladwin;
one daughter, Marilyn Hamilton of Orange, Calif.; 2 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Services
were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Deane Wyllys
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
12-29/1993 Column - 2 Page - 2 ROBERT J. HEYWOOD (28
AUG 1925 29 APR 1997) ROBERT J. HEYWOOD Robert J. Heywood, 71, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at St.
Marys Hospital in Saginaw. Born Aug. 28, 1925 in Highland Park to Hjalmar and
Lillian Parrott Heywood, he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. Robert married the former Verva Chapman,
June 23, 1945 in Utica. They came to Gladwin in 1994. He was a life member of
the D. A. V. Mid State Chapter #135. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Robert and wife Kay of Shelby
Township; and one grandson, Scott R. Heywood of Ann Arbor. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with
the Rev. Robert Brown officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Graveside
services were under the auspices of VFW Post #7303. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association, Cancer Society or
the Lions Club. Gladwin County Record dated 5-7/1997 Column 5 Page 2. VIOLA HILDRETH (15
JUNE 1882 16 FEB 1965) GLADWIN WOMAN DIES GLADWIN --- Mrs. Viola Hildreth, 82, died Tuesday at the Day Nursing Home
near Gladwin. She was born June 15, 1882 in Deerfield. There is one survivor,
her foster daughter, Kathy Burgeeman of Gladwin. Funeral services will be held
Friday at 11 a.m. in the Miner Funeral Home, Gladwin. Rev. Ross Tracy will
officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. MDN dated 2-18-1965 Page 2. AMELIA K. HILL (1901
- 1968) LEON J. HILL (1888 -
1975) BONNIE J. (HUPP)
HINDMAN (4 OCT 1946 - 28 MAY 2002) Bonnie
J. Hindman, 55, of Gladwin passed away May 28, 2002 at her home following a
lengthy illness. Born Oct. 4, 1946 to Charles and Elda (Lemke) Hupp, Bonnie was
a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. She married Thomas Hindman on Aug. 23,
1968 and was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She
is survived by her husband, Thomas of Gladwin; daughter, Lisa (Chris) Weston of
Gladwin; son, Thomas Hindman, Jr., and his fiancee Lisa Panetta of Gladwin;
grandson, Ethan Weston of Gladwin; sister, Marcia (Arlyn) Jones of Strawsburg,
VA; nephews, Scott Jones, Todd Jones, Alan Savage and Charles Savage. She was
predeceased by her parents and her sister Judy Baumgarte. Funeral
services will be held Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Rev. Dr. Deane B. Wyllys officiating. Burial will take place at Highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday
from noon until 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. EUNICE MARIE (RODMAN)
HINER (27 JUNE 1910 -3 MARCH 1988) EUNICE HINER Eunice M. Hiner, 77, of Gladwin, died Thursday, March 3, in William Beaumont
Hospital, Royal Oak, after a short illness. Born in Ohio, June 27, 1910, she lived in Gladwin from
1913 to 1948 and then moved back in 1973. She was a member of the Gladwin
United Methodist Church. The former Eunice Rodman, she was married to Howard
Hiner Dec. 4, 1948, in Warren. He preceded her in death May 5,1980. Surviving are one son, Wayne of Southfield; one daughter, Mrs, Kenneth
(Nancy) Gheldof of Royal Oak; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at
11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home, The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society or the United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated
3-9/1988 Column 3 Page 2. HOWARD HINER (23 OCT 1911
9 MAY 1980) HOWARD HINER Howard Hiner, 68, of 238 East Beech St., Gladwin, died Friday, May 9, in
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, following a short illness. Born in Fowler
on October 23, 1911, he came to Gladwin County in 1973 from Royal Oak. Mr.
Hiner retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Detroit in 1971. He was a member
of the Gladwin United Methodist Church and the Local 869 U.A.W. Mr. Hiner and the former Eunice Rodman were married December 4,1948, in Warren. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Wayne of Madison Heights;
one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Gheldof of Royal Oak; one sister, Mrs. Irma
Snelling of LaMirada, Calif.; 2 brothers, Marion of Ionia and Lloyd of Irmo,
S.C.; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home.
The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-14/1980 Column 4 Page 2. L. Z. HISER (5 MAY 1883
31 MAY 1958) RITES HELD FOR L. Z. HISER L. Z. Hiser, 75, of 134 S. Silverleaf, Gladwin, died on Saturday
following an illness of several days. He was born on May 5, 1883 in Tuscola
county, and had been a Gladwin county resident for 33 years. Mr. Hiser was a
minister at Baptist churches in Lincoln and Barton City for several years
before coming to Gladwin. He operated a farm in Butman township before retiring
and also did painting and decorating. On July 15, 1937 he was married to the
former Mrs. Ilah May Sharp, in Gladwin. Survivors include his wife, Ilah; one daughter, Mrs. Isola Lenon, of
Mason. One son, William Sharp, of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Wickware, of
Palmetto, Florida, and Mrs. Chlista Wiles, of Cass City; four brothers, Floyd
of Merrill, Orson and Calvin, of Caro, and Henry, of Keego Harbor. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Free Methodist
Church with the Rev. Hans J. Meyer and Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial
was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-4/1958 Column 6 Page
1. MARY ALICE (MILLEA)
HOAG (17 JULY 1900 - 22 JAN 1969) SERVICES HELD FOR
MRS. MARY HOAG Mrs. Mary A. Hoag, 68, of Grout Township,
died Thursday, Jan. 23, in Saginaw, following a long illness. Born in Ontario,
Can., on July 17, 1900, she came to Gladwin County in 1937, from Royal Oak. The
former Mary Millea, she was married to Russell Hoag in 1919 in Canada. He
preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elsie
Councell and Mrs. Grace Wylie, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt of Flint;
four sons, Robert of Gladwin, Thomas of Traverse City, Howard of Beaverton and
Lloyd of Midland; and 24 grandchildren. One son, Russell Jr., preceded his
mother in death. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Warren R. Brown officiated and burial was in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-29/1969 Column - 4 Page - 1 ROBERT HUGH HOAG (23
DEC 1925 - 20 OCT 1980) Robert H. Hoag, 54,
of 210 Spring St., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 20 at his home of a
heart attack. Born in Hazel Park on December 23, 1925, he had spent most of his
life in Gladwin County. Mr. Hoag was county road foreman for the Gladwin County
Road Commission. He served in the Navy during World War II. He and the former
Mary Reinhardt were married June 29, 1946, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Larry of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Mrs. Terry (Judy) Grant of Utica, Mrs. Eugene
(Patricia) Rhynard of North Bradley, Mrs. Barbara Aman of Gladwin and Mrs.
Steve (Peggy) Walsh of Holly; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Councell and Mrs. Grace
Wylie of Gladwin and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt of Burton; 3 brothers, Thomas of
Gladwin and Howard and Lloyd of Midland; and 7 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. William Stevens will
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-22/1980 Column - 3 Page - 2 S1 US NAVY WWII RUSSELL JOHN HOAG, JR
(12 OCT 1924 - 1 OCT 1953) SERVICES HELD FOR
ACCIDENT VICTIM Russell Hoag, Jr., died at the St. Joseph
Hospital in Flint on Sunday morning, October 11, from injuries sustained in an
accident with the truck he was driving in Lapeer, on Saturday afternoon. Mr.
Hoag was born in Detroit on October 12, 1924, the son of Russell and Mary Hoag.
He came to Grout township with his parents at the age of 12, and has been
employed in Lapeer for the past six years. Surviving are his parents, of Grout
township; four brothers, Robert of Grout, Howard of Beaverton and Tommy and
Lloyd at home; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Councell and Mrs. Grace Wylie, both of
Grout, and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt of Mt. Morris; also his grandmother, Mrs. Grace
Dunlop, of Toronto, Canada. Funeral services were held this afternoon
from the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Truman S. Lowell, of the Gladwin
Assembly of God, officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-14/1953 Column - 4 Page - 1 RUSSELL JOHN HOAG, SR
(30 MAY 1889 - 25 AUG 1960) SUCCUMBS TO LONG
ILLNESS Russell John Hoag, 71, died Thursday at his
farm home in Grout Township, following a 2 1/2 year illness. Born in Oshawa, Ontario,
Canada, on May 30, 1889 he came to Gladwin County from Hazel Park 24 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice; three
daughters, Mrs. Elsie May Councell, Mrs. Grace Wylie, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Mary
Etta Reinhardt, of Flint; four sons, Robert Hugh and Thomas Albert, of Gladwin,
Howard of Beaverton, and Lloyd of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Etta Howe, of
Gladwin; a brother, Howard Hurst, of Boynton Beach, Fla.; and 20 grandchildren.
A son, Russell Jr., preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-31/1960 Column - 3 Page - 1 THOMAS ALBERT HOAG (4
SEP 1928 - 27 OCT 1999) Thomas A. Hoag, 71,
of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
after a long illness. Born Sept. 4, 1928 in Warren, he lived in Gladwin County
since 1936. He was a carpenter. Surviving are two
sons, Thomas S. and wife Joann of Beaverton, and George and wife Michelle of Winslow,
Ark.; two daughters, Darlene and husband James Powell of Beaverton, and Stella
Miller of Flint; two brothers, Lloyd and Howard, both of Midland; one sister,
Mary Reinhardt of Birch Run; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
two brothers, Russell in 1953, and Robert in 1980; and two sisters, Elsie
Councell and Grace Wylie. Serviced will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. David Stewart
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-3/1999 Column 2 Page 2. REV. ASA DENNIS
HOCKADAY (7 JULY 1895 - 19 MARCH 1977) The Rev. Asa D.
Hockaday, 81, of Hope, died suddenly Saturday morning, March 19, in the
Lakeland (Fla.) General Hospital. Born in Gladwin on July 7, 1895, he was a
pastor in the East Michigan Conference of the Free Methodist Church for 30
years and also was secretary of the conference for 20 years. He pastored at
churches in Montrose, Wolverine, Alpena, North Lansing, Williamston and Fenton.
Rev. Hockaday was also a former Justice of the Peace for Billings Township. He was a veteran of World War I and the
first draftee from Genesee County. Prior to entering the service he was
employed by the Union Trust and Savings Co. in Flint. Mr. Hockaday and the
former Nina Denzer were married on June 7, 1928, in Highwood. She preceded him
in death in August 1965. He was married to Lois McIntrye on August 23, 1975, in
Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. Marcille Frink of Texas and Mrs. Marilyn Osborne of Midland;
one brother, Albert of Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Beulah Cross of Flint, Mrs.
Bertha Knappins of Lakeland, Fla. and Mrs. Anna Loree of Hope; and 5
grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Midland
Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Dale Woods, the Rev. Earl Fogelsonger and the
Rev. Doyle Dennings officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery,
Gladwin. Arrangements were in charge of the Miner-Bradley Funeral Home,
Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 03-23/1977 Column - 4 Page -2 SGT US ARMY WWI ANNA HODUSHER (7 MAY
1858 - 23 MAY 1929) MATHIAS HODUSHER
(1853 - 1915) KENNETH HOESLI (9 AUG
1916 - 6 NOV 1998) Kenneth Hoesli, 82, of Gladwin, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Nov. 6,
1998 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin, following a long illness. Born Aug. 9,1916 in
Grayling, he was the son of Christian and Nellie (Corwin) Hoesli. He grew up in
Grayling and entered the U.S. Army, serving during World War II as a Staff Sgt.
Ken came to Gladwin after meeting Dan Woods and finding out they had
motorcycles in common. They rode together on trips to Canada, Florida, and even
Cuba. Ken met the live of his life, Ruth Marie Griffin, in Huber's Dairy in
Gladwin and they were married April 30,1949. He worked as a journeyman plumber and
pipefitter for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 85 for 32 years, retiring in
1979. Ken was extremely mechanical and could fix anything. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ken enjoyed
his grandchildren, the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and giving
rides in his 1915 Model T Ford. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Richard and wife Therese of
Prospect Heights, Ill.; Douglas and wife Susan of Boyne City; and five
grandchildren, Christi, Rebecca, Aaron, Steven and Alison Hoesli. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Amos and Clarence; two sisters, Dorothy
Mallenger and Viva Schnelker; and three infant siblings. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the First United Methodist
Church in Gladwin with Rev. Dr. Deane B. Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were in
charge of Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1998 Column 4
Page 2. FLORENCE A. HOLEC
(1921 - 2004) FRANCIS T. HOLEC (2
SEP 1923 16 JAN 1998) FRANCIS T. HOLEC Francis T. Holec, 74, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998 at his residence.
Born Sept. 22, 1923 in Gladwin, he was the son of Jasper and Veronica (Modoneki) Holec. He had
resided in Swartz Creek for 30 years. Francis married the former Florence
Duncan, Jan. 28, 1948 in Flint. He was employed by KW Morgan Real Estate and
had been involved in the real estate business for over 50 years. He was a
member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Swartz Creek, the Eagles
in Gladwin, the Flint Board of Realtors and the United Commercial Travelers. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Dale T. and wife Christine C.
of Grand Rapids; one sister, Anne Stetson of Flint; four grandchildren, Ross,
Greer, Taylor and Susanna Holec, all of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three
sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road
Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Father Amos Wischmeyer
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those desiring may make
contributions to the Salvation Army or McLaren Hospice. Gladwin County Record
dated 1-21/1998 Column 4 Page 2. JASPER HOLEC (12 FEB 1882
22 OCT 1965) RITES HELD FOR JASPER HOLEC Jasper Holec, 83, of Gladwin, died Friday, October 22, in Hurley
Hospital, Flint, following an illness of two years. A resident of Gladwin
County for 55 years, Mr. Holec had owned and operated a farm in Sage Township
until his retirement several years ago. Born in Czechoslovakia February 12, 1882, he and his wife Veronika, were
married in Europe in 1905, coming to Gladwin in 1910. Mrs. Holec died in 1958. Survivors include five sons, Michael, Joseph, Jasper Jr., John and
Francis, all of Flint; four daughters, Mrs. Anne Stetson, and Mrs. Betty
Bedford, both of Flint, Mrs. Lena Palastyi of Gladwin, and Mrs. Mary Guhling of
Florida; 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 25, at 11 a.m., at Sacred
Heart Church, with the Fr. George Artman officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1965 Column 2 Page 1. JASPER B. HOLEC (7
JULY 1909 - 26 DEC 1977) Jasper B. Holec, 68,
of 1067 W. Bergen, Flint, died Monday, Dec. 26. Born in Gladwin on July 7,
1909, he had spent his lifetime in Flint. He was a veteran of World War II and had
retired after 40 years from Fisher Body Plant in 1971. Mr. Holec was married to
Grace and she preceded him in death in 1969. Surviving are 4 brothers, Joseph, John and
Michael, all of Flint, and Francis of Swartz Creek; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary
Guhling of Gladwin, Mrs. Elizabeth Bedford and Mrs. Ann Stetsen of Flint. A
sister, Mrs. Veronica Pulaski also preceded him in death in 1971. Services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. from
the Welch Funeral Home in Clio with the Rev. Father Steven Makranyi officiating.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2 PVT US ARMY WWII VERONICA (MODONSKI) HOLEC
(7 JULY 1888 21 DEC 1958) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. HOLEC Mrs. Veronika Holec, 70, of Sage Township, died at her home Sunday after
an illness of a year. She was born in Czechoslovakia on July 7, 1888, and was
married to Jasper Holec on Feb. 16, 1905, in Czechoslovakia. They came to
Gladwin County in 1910 from Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Jasper; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Guhling of
Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Veronika Palastyi of Gladwin, Mrs. Anne Stetson and Mrs.
Elizabeth Bedford, of Flint; five sons, Joseph, Jasper Jr., John, Michael, and
Francis, all of Flint; one brother, Michael Modonski, of Czechoslovakia; 17
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Rosary was said Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, and
funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
The Rev. George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-24/1958 Column 7 Page 1. HAZEN GENE HOLLISTER
(15 DEC 1937 - 8 JAN 1997) Hazen Gene Hollister,
59, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 at his home. Born Dec. 15, 1937 in
Ann Arbor to Earl and Hazel Masters Hollister, he married the former Cindy
Evans, Nov. 9, 1991 in Taylor. Hazen was a hydraulic pipe fitter and operated
his own business in Gladwin. He was a member of the Gladwin First United
Methodist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by four
sons, Steven Hollister and Kelly Zelenka of Owosso, David and Simo of Walled
Lake, Brian and Julie of Halingen, Texas, and Scott and Gretel of New Hudson;
two stepsons, Ross Brown and Adam Brown, both of Gladwin; six grandchildren;
and his first wife, Wanda Hollister of Pinckney. He was preceded in death by
one brother, Doug Hollister. Services were held Saturday at the Sisson
Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gladwin or the
First United Methodist Church of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
01-15/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2 PATRICIA A. (CARBENO)
HOLM (1 AUG 1943 25 DEC 1994) PATRICIA A. HOLM Patricia A. Holm, 51,
of Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994 at her home following a several month
battle with Leukemia. Born Aug. 11, 1943 in Gladwin, she was a lifetime
resident of the county and a member of the Rebekah's. Surviving are one
daughter, Theresa Kiger of Gladwin; one son, James and wife Sheryl of Gladwin;
her parents, Wayne and Marion Carbeno of Gladwin; 3 brothers, C. Wayne Carbeno
of Coleman, Dennis Carbeno of Millington, and David Carbeno of Flint; 2
sisters, Marylou Muma of Gladwin, and Carol Waldron of Lapeer; 2
granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Rites were held at 11
a.m. Tuesday from the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin with Elder Stanley Muma
officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rebekah memorial service
was held Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to
the Hospice of Gladwin area. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1994 Column 1
Page 6. MAMIE M. HOLMSTROM
(1917 - 2004) CICERO
HOLTSBERRY (30 JAN 1849 - 10 JUNE 1925) Cicero Holtsberry,
aged 76 years and four months, died Wednesday, June 10, 1925, at the home of
his son, John Holtsberry, Grout township. Funeral services will be held Sunday
afternoon. Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4 Cicero Holtsberry was
born in Linton county, Ohio, January 30, 1849, and passed to his eternal rest
June 10, 1925, at the home of his son
John in Grout township, aged 76 years, 4 months and 11 days. Mr. Holtsberry
spent the early part of his life in Ohio. In December, 1891, he came to Gladwin
county, where he resided for a number of years, afterward moving to St. Louis,
Mich., where he lived until a few years ago, when he purchased a farm in Grout
township. Recently he made his home among his children. About 1868 he was married to Rebecca Sinift,
who died four years ago. To this union were born two sons and five daughters.
He leave to mourn their loss his two sons, John of Grout and Forrest of
Shephard; his daughters, Mrs. Wesley Brown of Sherman township, Mrs. James
Thomas of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Will Hood of Flint; one sisters, Mrs. James
McCabe of Mt. Pleasant; one brother, Harvey, of Madison, Ohio, besides 13
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Those attending the funeral from a distance
were Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas and daughter Dorothy of Memphis, Tenn.; Forrest
Holtsberry and family of Shepherd; Harvey Holtsberry and son Don of Madison,
Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Tucholl and daughter Lois of Kenosha, Wis., and Mr. and Mrs.
James McCabe and family of Mt. Pleasant. Dear
Father, thus we leave you, but we live in hope that our loss is your gain, and
expect to meet you over yonder on the pearly shore. Gladwin County Record dated
06-18/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4 CIVIL WAR FRANCES M. HOLTSBERRY
(1916 - ?) JOHN FREDERICK
HOLTSBERRY (29 JULY 1869 - 21 OCT 1940) SERVICES HELD
THURSDAY FOR JOHN HOLTSBERRY Services will be conducted Thursday, October
24, for John Fred Holtsberry, who died suddenly Monday morning of a heart
attack. John Holtsberry was born in Paulding county, Ohio, July 29, 1869. On
December 23, 1895, he was married to Minnie Hall and to them were born five
children; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Betts, preceding her in death, May 24, 1918.
Mr. and Mrs. Holtsberry came to Butman township in 1895 and lived there until
1907 when they moved to St. Louis. In 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Holtsberry moved to
Grout township, Gladwin county where they have since resided. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Minnie
Holtsberry, one son, T. J. at home, three daughters, Mrs. Jay Lovesley, Mrs.
Arlo Roberts and Mrs. Leo Strong all of Grout township, six grandchildren, one
great grandchild, one brother, Forrest of Mt. Pleasant, three sisters, Mrs.
William Hurl of Flint, Mrs. James Thomas of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Welsey
Brown of Butman township. Rev. W. M. Palmer of the Evangelical Church
will conduct the service with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 10-23/1940 Column - 7 Page - 1 MINNIE MAY (HALL)
HOLTSBERRY (16 JAN 1875 - 3 MARCH 1953) Mrs. Minnie May Holtsberry,
78, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, after an illness of 10 years. Funeral
services will be held on Friday afternoon from the Bard Evangelical Church, at
2 o'clock. The Rev. E. F. Rhoades will officiate and burial will be in Highland
cemetery. Mrs. Holtsberry will be at the Miner Funeral Home until Thursday at 5
p.m., when she will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Strong,
on Bard road, and then to the church one hour before the service on Friday. Minnie Hall was born on January 16, 1875, in
New York State. She came to Butman township with her family at the age of five,
and was married there to John Holtsberry in 1893. They moved to St. Louis in
1905, returning to live on a farm near Bard in 1914. Mr. Holtsberry passed away
in 1940. She was a member of the Bard Evangelical Church and its Ladies Aid
Society. Surviving are one son, T. J. Holtsberry, of
Saginaw; three daughters, Mrs. Oretha Lovesey, Mrs. Telitha Roberts and Mrs.
Margaret Strong, all of Gladwin; one brother, Alfred Hall, also of Gladwin; 11
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
03-04/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1 REBECCA (SINIFT)
HOLTSBERRY (15 AUG 1853 - 10 MAY 1921) Mrs. C. Holtsberry
died May 10, 1921, at the home of her son, John Holtsberry in Grout township,
aged 68 years, 8 months and 26 days. Rebecca J. Sinift was born in Merser
county, Ohio, aug. 16, 1852, and was married to C. Holtsberry Oct. 11, 1868.
When she was 30 years old they moved to Michigan here they have since resided.
She was a member of the Methodist church at St. Louis, Mich. She is survived by her husband, five
children: John Holtsberry and Mrs. Wesley Brown of Gladwin, Mrs. Rosie Hurl of
St. Louis, Forest Holtsberry of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Lila Thomas of Memphis,
Tenn., 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held at the Bard Evangelical church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock May 14,
1921. Rev. E. T. Smith, officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 05-19/1921
Column - 3 Page - 1 THOMAS J. HOLTSBERRY
(1 MAY 1913 - 23 DEC 1965) SERVICES HELD FOR
EX-RESIDENT Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from
the Miner Chapel for T. J. Holtsberry, 52, of Saginaw and formerly of Gladwin,
who died Thursday evening in the Saginaw General Hospital. Born on May 1, 1913,
in St. Louis, he came to Gladwin County as a child with his parents. Later he
went to work in Saginaw at the foundry as a coremaker. Mr. Holtsberry was a
veteran of World War II. He married the former Mrs. Frances Leininger in Gladwin
on Sept. 13, 1947 Besides his wife, he is survived by two
daughters, Sandra and Linda, at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lois Wren, of
Saginaw; one step-son, Robert Leininger, of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters,
Mrs. Telitha Roberts, Mrs. Margaret Strong, and Mrs. Oretha Lovesey, all of
Gladwin; and three grandchildren. The Rev. Martin Seitz officiated and burial
was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1965 Column - 1
Page - 1 ANNA
(SUYLANDT) HOOKER (1881 - 15 APRIL 1961) FORMER GLADWIN
RESIDENT DIES Word has been received here of the death of
Mrs. Anna Suylandt Hooker, daughter of the late Dr. Charles G. and May F.
Suylandt, of Gladwin, on Saturday, April 15, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mrs.
Hooker was 76 years old. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edward Hirn, St.
Petersburg; a son, Jerry S. Hooker, of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Wilbur J.
Suylandt of Pasadena, Calif.; eight granddaughters and one great great
granddaughter. Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County
Record dated 04-26/1961 Column - 3 Page - 2 EMMA (BACH) HOPKINS (1 JULY 1898 16 JAN 1964) DIES FOLLOWING SHORT
ILLNESS Mrs. Emma Hopkins,
65, of Gladwin Township, died Thursday after a short illness. The former Emma
Bach was born on July 1, 1898, in Wayne County, and came to Gladwin from
Detroit 20 years ago. She was married to Charles Hopkins in 1921 in Detroit and
he preceded her in death in 1961. She was a member of the Round Lake Baptist
Church. Survivors include
three sons, Martin of Jeffersontown, Ky., Raymond of Lake Orion, and Benn of
Ypsilanti; two daughters, Rose of Detroit and Rose-marie of Lapeer; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Berkens
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
1-22/1964 Column 3 Page 1. HARRY HOPKINS (19 NOV
1926 - 10 AUG 1971) HARRY HOPKINS, 44, owner and operator of the
Meredith Inn, at Meredith, died Tuesday at McLaren Hospital in Flint. Born in
Bloomfield, Mo., November 19, 1926, he came to this area from Flint nine years
ago when he purchased the tavern. Mr. Hopkins was married to the former Miss
Jeanette Surbeck in Flint June 12, 1948. He was a member of the Masons, Eagles
and Shriner fraternal organizations. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette: three
sons, Michael, Louis and Christopher; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Lewis of St.
Johns, and Anna at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hipkins of Flint:
two sisters, Mrs. Esther Vetula of Maryland and Mrs. Evelie Finch of Flint; two
brothers, Thomas of Flint and Robert of Holly. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating
and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. A masonic service will be held
Thursday evening, at 8:00 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 08-11/1971 Column -
4 Page - 2 MOMM 3 US NAVY WWII L. MERLE HOPKINS (15
MAY 1893 - 4 SEP 1970) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS.
HOPKINS, 77 Mrs. L. Merle Hopkins, 77, of Gladwin, died
Friday, Sept. 4, in the Gladwin Hospital after an illness of three years. Born
on May 15, 1893, in North Henderson, Ill., she came to Gladwin County about
1934. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, and taught
accordion and guitar lessons in her home. She and he husband at one time raised
pheasants and quail which they sold to the Conservation Department and
sportsmen's clubs for release. The former Merle Patterson, she was married to
Clyde E. Hopkins on April 25, 1921. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1967. Surviving are two foster daughters, Susie
Buzzell and Mrs. Dorothy Buzzell, both of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday
at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A prayer service was held Monday night
at the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-09/1970
Column - 1 Page - 1 JEAN B. (BLISS) HOPSON
(13 MAY 1885 20 OCT 1967) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. JEAN HOPSON Mrs. Walter A. Hopson, 82, of 250 S. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Friday,
Oct. 20, following a short illness. The former Jean B. Bliss was the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bliss and was born May 13, 1885, in
Saginaw. She and Walter A. Hopson were married Oct. 2, 1908, in Boise, Idaho,
and they had lived in Gladwin County since 1917. Mrs. Hopson was Gladwin County librarian for 13 years, from 1942 to 1955.
She was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, and of the Gladwin County
Womans Club. Survivors are her husband, Walter; a daughter, Marvin (Sally) Norton of
Gladwin; one son, C.W.O. Walter Hopson, Jr., of Lansing, now serving with the
U.S. Army in Saigon; a brother, Ralph S. Bliss of Coachella, Calif.; six
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at St. Pauls Episcopal Church
with the Rev. Carl W. F. Moyer officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Miner Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-25/1967
Column 6 Page 1. WALTER A. HOPSON (6
DEC 1883 - 29 NOV 1970) WALTER HOPSON DIES Walter a. Hopson, 86, well-known Gladwin
resident, died Sunday morning, Nov. 29, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in
Detroit on Dec. 6, 1883, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1917. Mr. Hopson,
a 1908 graduate of Michigan Agricultural College with a B.S. degree in
forestry, was employed by the U.S. Forest Service, Federal Government Land
Survey, Civilian Conservation Corps, and Dow Chemical Co. He was a former owner of the Bliss Ranch and
for several years was a justice of the peace for Gladwin County. Mr. Hopson
served city assessor and a city councilman for many years, until his
retirement. Mr. Hopson was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and former
vestryman of the church. Married to the former Catherine Jean Bliss on Oct. 2,
1908, in Detroit, she preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1967. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Sally
Norton, of Gladwin, with whom he made his home; one son, Walter Jr., of Lake
Orion; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge
of the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-02/1970
Column - 2 Page - 1 DOROTHY LEIGH HORDER
(1927 31 JAN 1933) HARRIET A. HORDER (30
APR 1895 29 SEP 1950) ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. L. J. HORDER Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet A. Horder, 55, were held on Monday
afternoon from the Reigle Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of St. Pauls
Episcopal church officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Harriet
Croskery was born in Gladwin on April 30, 1895, the daughter of Robert and
Lillian Croskery. She has been a resident of Gladwin all of her life. In 1921
she was married to Dr. L. J. Horder, in Gladwin. Surviving besides her husband, are one aunt, Mrs. James Croskery, of
Gladwin; her stepmother, Mrs. Robert Croskery, of Grand Rapids; also brother-in-law
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Augustina Fisher, of Clifton, New Jersey. Pallbearers were Clyde Zettel, Kenneth Shaw, Robert Clendening, Frank
Hanna, Roy Johnson, and Ray Flynn. Gladwin County Record dated 10-4/1950 Column
5 Page 1. CYNTHIA RUTH HORTON (9
DEC 1953 9 DEC 1953) RITES FOR INFANT HELD TODAY Graveside services for Cynthia Ruth Horton, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Horton, will be held this afternoon in Highland cemetery. The Rev.
John R. Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church, will officiate. Cynthia Ruth died at birth on December 9. She is survived by her parents;
one brother, William Kenneth; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horton,
Otto Martz; also great-grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Keysor, all of Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-9/1953 Column 1 Page 1. ROSIE HORVAT (17 JAN
1910 27 AUG 1922) Rosie Horvat, aged 12 years, dropped dead about noon Saturday at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Chas. Odor, in Buckeye township, the immediate cause of
her death being heart trouble with which she had been afflicted for some time. Rosie was born in Bay City, Jan. 17, 1910 and was at the time of her
death 12 years, 7 months and 9 days old. Her father, one sister and four
brothers preceded her in death. The family came to Gladwin county about three
years ago. She was of a kind and lovable disposition and had made many friends in
this community who deeply grieve at her untimely death. She leaves to mourn their loss her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Odor, two sisters and one brother and a host of friends. Services were
held Monday morning at Sacred Heart church conducted by Rev. Fr. Van Colen and
interment took place in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
8-31/1922 Column 5 Page 5. RALPH C. HOSPODAR (1
APRIL 1929 - 14 MARCH 1977) Ralph C. Hospodor,
47, of 210 Maple St., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, March 14, following a
heart attack at his home. Born on April 1, 1929, in Gladwin, he had spent his
lifetime here and was a 1947 graduate of Gladwin High School. Mr. Hospodor was
co-manager of Hospodor's Laundry and Dry Cleaners for the past 15 years. He
served in the Korean War and was wounded in action. Mr. Hospodar attended
Ferris College for two years and was a life member of the Disabled American
Veterans; Gladwin Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3292; Gladwin Lodge 397 F.
& A.M.; White Clover Chapter No. 84, Order Eastern Star; and the Gladwin
Skyview Flying Club. He and the former Betty VanHorn were married on November
17, 1956, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Debbie and 3 sons, James, Robert and Kevin, all at home; his mother,
Mrs. Helen Hospodor of Gladwin; and 2 brothers, Steve of Gladwin and Ronald of
Beaumont, Texas. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews
Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates will officiate and burial will be in the
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2 PFC US ARMY KOREA STEPHEN HOSPODAR (2
JAN 1881 - 20 AUG 1959) ILLNESS FATAL TO
STEVE HOSPODAR Stephen Hospodar, 78, well-known Gladwin
tailor, died Thursday, Aug. 20, after a four day illness following a stroke.
Mr. Hospodar was born in Czechoslovakia on January 2, 1881, and came to
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1903. He was married there to the former Miss Louise
Sahulka on Oct. 3, 1904. They came to Gladwin County the same year
and settled on a farm in Sherman Township and later moved to Gladwin City where
he operated a tailor shop until his death. His son, Charles, joined him and for
many years they have operated a dry cleaning establishment in conjunction with
the tailoring shop. Mr. Hospodar took his apprenticeship training for tailoring
in Budapest, and was famed throughout northern Michigan as a maker of fine
suits and Gladwin Couty folks depended on him to repair tears and burns in
their clothing - a job he did so well the patching could not be seen. He was a
member of the Gladwin City Council for a number of years and belonged to
I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 177. Survivors include his wife, Louise; one son,
Charles; three grandsons; three great grandsons; and a brother, Michael, of
Belle Vernon, Penn. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Miner
Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland
cemetery. Graveside services were held under the auspices of I.O.O.F. Lodge No.
177 and Gladwin Encampment No. 21 of the I.O.O.F. Gladwin County Record dated
08-26/1959 Column - 6 Page - 1 HELEN LEONA (OMICH) HOUSE
(24 OCT 1914 28 NOV 1966) RITES THURSDAY FOR MRS. HOUSE Mrs. Helen L. House, 52, of Pratts Lake, died suddenly of a heart attack
Monday forenoon. Born Oct. 24, 1914, at Pigeon, Mrs. House had come from Pigeon
to Gladwin two years ago, and was employed at Hospodars Cleaners. The former Helen
Omich was married to Virgil House Dec. 20, 1932, in Indiana. Survivors include her husband, Virgil; four sons, Rodda of Defiance,
Ohio, Wayne and Marvin of Pigeon, and Gerald of Bay Port; three daughters, Mrs.
William Kolacz (Joyce) of Bay City, Mrs. Perry Love (Trudy) of Flint, and Miss
Barbara House at home; her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Omich, of Bay Port; eight
grandchildren; one brother, Beauford Omich of Defiance, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs.
Harold Sharpsteen of Sebewaing and Mrs. Jake Graf of Bay Port. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Miner Chapel with the
Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-30/1966 Column 3 Page 2. VIRGIL E. HOUSE (28
AUG 1902 - 11 MARCH 1984) Virgil E. House, 81,
of Bay Port and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday in Huron Memorial Hospital in
Bad Axe, after a short illness. Born in Eaton, Ohio, on August 28, 1902, he was
employed at the Wallace Stone Plant in Bay Port, until retiring in 1966. Mr.
House served in the U.S. Navy. He was married to the former Helen Oaiich on
December 20, 1932, in Richmond, Ind. She preceded him in death November 28,
1966. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Bill (Joyce)
Kolacz of Deford, Mrs. Trudy Love and Mrs. Don (Barbara) Lambdin of Gladwin; 4
sons, Rodda of Sherwood, Ohio, Wayne of Pigeon, Gerald of Bay Port and Marvin
of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Rosco of West Milton, Ohio and William of Mesa, Ariz.;
15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m.
from the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Fred Cooley
officiated and burial was at 2 p.m. in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-14/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 COX US NAVY WWI ELWYN A. HOWARD (21
MARCH 1943 - 5 OCT 1998) ELWYN HOWARD Elwyn A. (Al) Howard,
85, of Gladwin, died Monday, Oct 5, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical-Center-Gladwin
after a long illness. Born March 21, 1913 in Kalkaska, he lived in Gladwin
County since 1973 and previously lived in Flint. Elwyn married Lucille McGuire,
Feb. 3, 1971 in Flint. He worked in skilled trades, tool and die for Buick
Motors in Flint for 40 years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Gladwin
Eagles Club (former treasurer and trustee); Tittabawassee Valley Lions Club;
and Gladwin Assembly of God Church. Besides his wife he
is survived by one son, Jerry and wife Patricia of Grand Blanc; one daughter, Joan
Austin of Gladwin; one stepdaughter, Sharon Behnke of Flint; two brothers,
Truman and Robert, both of Florida; nine grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Karen Kittle
in February 1997; three sisters; and two brothers. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev.
Bradley Withrow officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. An
Eagles memorial service was held Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, building fund
or youth program. Gladwin County Record dated 10-7/1998 Column 1 Page 2. MARY ETTA (HOAG)
MARTIN - WHALEN - HOWE (8 AUG 1887 - 19 JAN 1982) Mrs. Etta Howe, 94,
formerly of 3938 Parker Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, in the Provincial
House in Midland, after a long illness. Born in Oshawa, Ont., Can., August 8,
1887, she came to Gladwin County in February 1960. She is survived by several
nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. James Miles officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1982
Column - 5 Page - 2 DELBERT F. HOY (6 NOV
1895 - 28 DEC 1971) Delbert F. Hoy, 76,
of Johannesburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. He had
been ill about six months. A farmer, he had lived in Otsego County for 32 years
prior to moving to his sister's home in Beaverton; about six months ago. He was
born in Henry County, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1895, and was a veteran of World War I. He
wasn't married. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mann
of Beaverton and Mrs. Opal Petrie of Grand Rapids; one brother, Leslie of Tawas
City. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton,
with the Rev. Jack Gray officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2 MI PFC CO B 78 INF
WWI RUBY (COFFELL) HOY (2
JAN 1894 31 JAN 1920) Ruby Coffell Hoy was born at St. Louis, Mich., Jan. 22, 1894. After an
illness of two months she departed this life at the Traverse City hospital Jan.
31, 1920. In 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Coffell with their family moved to Sherman
township, Gladwin county, Michigan, where Mrs. Hoy spent her childhood and
early life. In 1908 she professed faith in Christ, was baptized and united with the
First Baptist church of Sherman. In 1913 she was united in marriage with Nelson
Hoy. To this union were born two children, a son and daughter. Mrs. Hoy was
always of a pleasant genial nature and made friends wherever she went. She is survived by her husband and two children, parents, four brothers,
two sisters, and a host of friends. On account of influenza epidemic a private
funeral was conducted Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Shell,
by her former pastor, Rev. J. W. Tolly of Hope, Mich. Interment in Highland
cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 2-5/1920 Column 6 Page 1. FLORENCE (BURHANS) HOYLE
(30 DEC 1908 17 JUNE 1982) FLORENCE HOYLE Florence Hoyle, 73,
of 204 S. Hill St., Gladwin, died Thursday, June 17, in Maple Valley Nursing
Home, Ashley. Born in Detroit on December 30,1908, she moved to Seattle, Wash,
in 1948 and to Gladwin County in 1973. The former Florence Burhans, she was
married to Archibald Hoyle in Detroit in 1925. Surviving besides her
husband are one son, Alfred; 2 sisters, Mrs. Marion Holloway of Sanford and
Mrs. Helen Smith of Berkley. Rites were held
Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-23/1982
Column 2 Page 2. EDNA MARY (SPIKE) HUBER
(4 MARCH 1889 19 NOV 1990) EDNA HUBER Edna M. Huber, 101, of 1351 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 19,
1990, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Kingston Ont.,
Can., March 4, 1889, she had spent most of her lifetime in Gladwin County. She
taught school in her early years and farmed. Mrs. Huber was a member of the
Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The former Edna Spike, she was married to
Wasta Huber, Feb. 20, 1913, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death April 24,
1967. Surviving are one daughter, Adeline VanEver of Gladwin; one son, Austin
of Corpus Christi, Texas; 9 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 35 great,
great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley will officiate and burial
will be inthe Highland Cemetery. Visitation is after 7 p.m. Thursday. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-21/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2. NELLIE L. (HILLIER)
HUBER (11 MAR 1916 4 AUG 2010) Nellie L. Huber, 94, took her first breath of heavenly air on Wednesday,
Aug. 4, 2010 surrounded by her children at the Brook Assisted Facility where
she resided. She was born March 11, 1916 in Clio, the daughter of Ernest and
Lois (Gere) Hillier. Nellie graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1933 then pursued her
dream of becoming a teacher by attending Countyn Normal in Gladwin and
receiving her teaching certificate. She started her career teaching in the
country one room schools of Otsego, Genesee, and Gladwin counties, and then
taught in Beaverton, Twin Lakes, Florida, and Gladwin. She went on to earn her
Bachelor of Science Degreee from Central Michigan University in 1959 while
teaching full time, being a farmer's wife and raising four children. Nellie was a very dedicated teacher who truly believed that no child
should or would be left behind and continually recognized and developed the
potential in each of her students. She retired in 1978 after teaching 37 years
but continued to volunteer reading with students in the classrooms. Nellie was
a compassionate woman of strong character and unshaken faith who continually
put the needs of others before her own. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Gladwin for many years serving wherever needed. Her passion
for teaching Sunday School extending for over 50 years was eclipsed only by her
love of sharing Jesus with everyone she met. Nellie married Duane Huber on June 18, 1938 in Clio. He arrived in Heaven
before her in 2005 after being blissfully married for 67 years. She was also
preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; and a "special
son", Wolfgang Schott of Germany. Remaining family members include her four children, Robert (Joanne)
Huber, Michael Huber, Janis (Dennis) Shea, all of Gladwin, and Kathy (Michael)
Kinne of Athens, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; one
brother, Donald (Emogene) Hillier of Gladwin; and one sister, Kathleen (William)
Webb of Houghton Lake; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at the Sisson Funeral Home in
Gladwin. A celebration of Nellie's life took place on Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 at
the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin, with Pastor Mathias Shea and Rev.
Lynn Chappell officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nellie of the First
United Methodist Church, New heart Church of the Nazerene, or Hospice of Mid-Michigan.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-11/2010. MATHIAS DUANE HUBER
(15 APRIL 1914 - 10 MARCH 2005) Mathias Duane Huber,
90, of Gladwin, passed on to his eternal hom on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the
Brook Assisted Living Center, West Branch surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born in Gladwin's Grout Township on April 15, 1914 to the late Mathias
and Maude (Swinehart) Huber. He married the love of his life, the former Nellie
Hillier, in Clio on June 18, 1938; she survives him. Duane resided in Gladwin all of his life
except for three years the family lived in Tampa, Florida. He worked for the
family owned Huber's Dairy, owned his own dairy farm in Grout Township, drove
the county ambulance for Hillsborough County in Florida, and retired from Linaberry
Products of Gladwin in 1976. He had the distinction of being the oldest retired
volunteer firefighter in Gladwin. He was affectionately known for his sense of
humor, love of life and was the creator and engineer of PaPa's Choo Choo. Family was very important to Duane and he
adored his grandchildren and Great grandchildren. He was a faithful servant of
the Lord, of his church and of his community. He was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, Methodist Men and served as head usher for many years.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Surviving besides his wife Nellie are two
sons, Robert (Joanne) Huber of Land O'Lakes, Florida, and Michael (Sue) Huber
of Burt; two daughters, Kathy (Mike) Kinne of Tuckahoe, New Jersey, and Janis
(Dennis) Shea of Gladwin; and a special "son," Wolfgang Schott of
Germany; nine grandchildren, 16 Great grandchildren and several step
grandchildren and step Great grandchildren; one brother, Don (Mary) Huber of
Gladwin; seven sisters, Edith Hamilton of Gladwin, Wanda Tarrant of Montrose,
Eunice (Richad) List of Bay City, Ruth Otterback of Columbia, South Carolina,
and Maysell Redman, Maxine (Kenneth) Young, and Pat (Richard) Priemer, all of
Gladwin. He was predeceased by one brother, Ovid Huber, and one sister,
Lorraine Flynn. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March
13 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Chappell and Pastor Mat
Shea presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery. The funeral procession
was escorted by PaPa's Choo Choo. Memorials may be made out to First United
Methodist Church, Hospice of Gladwin, Mid-Michigan Hospice or the New Heart
Church of the Nazerene. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 03-23/2005 Column - 4 Page - 2 WASTA S. HUBER (9 MAY
1890 24 APRIL 1967) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR WASTA HUBER Wasta S. Huber, 76, of Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack at his
home Monday morning. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak will officiate and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Born in Grout Township on May 9, 1890. Mr. Huber was a
retired farmer. He was married to the former Edna Spike on Feb. 20, 1913, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Austin of Flint; one
daughter, Mrs. Adeline VanEver, Midland; one brother, M. J., Gladwin; one
sister, Mrs. Grace Price of Chicago; nine grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 4-26/1967 Column - 6 Page - 1. ANNA HUFFMAN (1876 -
19__) DESSA L. HUFFMAN (17
JUNE 1897 15 OCT 1920) Dessa L. Huffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Huffman, died Oct. 15,
1920, after a few days illness with pneumonia at their home at Mount Morris.
Services were held at the home Oct. 17, conducted by Rev. C. E. Barenger, and
the body was taken to Gladwin Oct. 18 for burial. Dessa was born at Edenville June 17, 1897. She united with the Nazerene
church in 1915, and has since lived a consistent Christian life. She was
employed in the Mt. Morris post office the past 18 months. Besides her parents she leaves her sister Gladys and brother Vearl, a
large number of relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record dated 10-28/1920
Column 3 Page 1. LOYDD SCHUYLER
HUFFMAN (24 NOV 1905 16 FEB 1908) Loydd Schuyler, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Huffman, died
Sunday, Feb. 16, of la grippe, aged 2 years, 2 months and 23 days. One brother
and three sisters are left to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the
house Monday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. H. J. Nicholls. Dearl little hands, we miss them so--- All through the day, wherever we go; All through the night, how lonely it seems, For no little hands wake me out of my dreams. We miss them all through the weary hours, We miss them as others do sunshine and flowers; Daytime or nighttime, wherever we go, Dear little hands, we miss them so. Gladwin County Record dated 2-20/1908 Column 4 Page 1. LOELA HUFFMAN (9 AUG
1896 14 MAY 1912) Loela, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Huffman,was born at Edenville,
Midland County, Aug. 9, 1896, and died at their home six miles from Davison, Genesee county, May 14, 1912,
aged 16 years, 7 months and 5 days, of diabetes. She had been in poor health
about eight months. Most of her life was spent in Gladwin and she was loved by
all who knew her. Besides her parents, one brother, two sisters and a host of friends
are left. The funeral was held from the M. E. church Friday afternoon, Rev. J.
M. Jensen officiating. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 5-23/1912 Column 4 Page 1. MOTHER HUFFMAN (1864
- 1925) ROSS A. HUFFMAN (1863
18 JUNE 1943) FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN MT. MORRIS Ross Huffman, an old time resident of Gladwin, died at his home in Mt.
Morris Friday night. Mr. Huffman used to be a barber here. Later he moved to
Mt. Morris where he has since resided. He has many friends in and around
Gladwin. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Mt. Morris at 10
a.m Tuesday. Rev. Harry Brewer conducted the services after which the body was
brought to Gladwin for burial in the family lot in Highland Cemetery. Many
Gladwin friends attended the burial services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Anna Huffman; a son, Verle and a daughter,
Mrs. Percy Bloomer, all of Mt. Morris, and many other relatives and friends.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-23/1943 Column 8 Page 1. VIVA HUFFMAN (1892 18
SEP 1907) HUFFMAN Died, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Huffman, Sept. 18,
their daughter, Viva, aged 15 years and 7 days. She had been an invalid for
several months. Viva was a kind sister and an obedient daughter. She had lived
in Gladwin a little over a year and had made many friends who held her in high
esteem. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the M. E. church conducted
by Rev. F. M. Clough. Interment in High!and cemetery. The casket was covered
with floral offerings, and boquets of daisies were carried by two floral girls.
Her father, mother, three sisters and two brothers are left to mourn her Loss. No more her burning head shall ache, Her sufferings now are o'er; And there she waits until we come- On yonder heavenly shore. Gladwin County Record dated 9-26/1907 Column
4 Page 4. ALICE HULL (9 SEP 1862
14 JUNE 1920) MRS. WILLIAM HULL. Alice Hull died June 14 at her home in Hay township. She was born in
Defiance, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1862. Gladwin County Record dated 6-15/1920 Column 5
Page 4. ALVAH EMANUEL HULL (14
MARCH 1886 28 OCT 1959) SERVICES HELD FOR A. E. HULL FRIDAY Alvah Emanuel Hull, 73, died Wednesday at the Gladwin Nursing Home
following a long illness. He was born March 14, 1886, in Defiance County, Ohio.
His wife, the former Marguerite Brandt, preceded him in death on March 11,
1958. Mr. Hull has been a resident of Gladwin County for 45 years, operating a
grocery store and post office in Winegars for many years. He was a member of
St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Gladwin and a lifelong member of the Beaverton
Masonic Lodge. He is survived by one brother, Ray Hull, of Jewell, Ohio. Funeral
services were held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The
Rev. William Hassold officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-4/1959 Column 3 Page 1. FRANK HULL (1890 19
JUNE 1935) FRANK HULL DIES AFTER HEART ATTACK Frank Hull, who has operated a restaurant in Gladwin for almost a decade,
died early this morning following an attack of angina pectoris. He was 45 years
old. Frank had suffered from the heart condition for more than a year,
according to Dr. W. F. Ballmer, and has had several attacks during recent
months. He was found dead in bed this morning at 8 oclock. He had apparently
died while asleep. Born in Defiance county, Ohio, he has lived in Gladwin county for more
than 17 years. At one time he operated a restaurant in Winegars. Surviving him are two brothers, A. E. Hull, of Winegars, and Roy Hull, of
Jewel, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Otis Cox, of Gladwin, Mrs. Vetha Briggs,
of Plymouth, Ohio, and Mrs. James Minsell, of Roanoke, Indiana. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mr. Otis
Cox, on M-18, near Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 6-19/1935 Column 3
Page 1. MARGUERITE W. HULL (13
SEP 1890 11 MARCH 1958) LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. A. E. HULL Mrs. Margurite W. Hull, 67, of Hay township, died Tuesday, Mar. 11, after
an illness of three years. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Sept. 13, 1890, and
in 1914 she was married to Alvah E. Hull in Defiance, Ohio. A Gladwin county resident for 44 years, Mrs. Hull was postmistress at
Winegars and operated a store there with her husband for many years. She was a
member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church and the Order of Eastern Star in Gladwin. Surviving are her husband, Alvah E.; and five sisters, Mrs. Laura
Pohlmann, Mrs. Elsie Paepcke and Mrs. Bertha Hatfield, of Toledo, Mrs. Minnie
Thoman of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Martha Warnke of Nunica, Michigan. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home.
The Rev. William Hassold, of the Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial
will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-12/1958 Column 5
Page 1. WILLIAM D. HULL (15
MAY 1863 12 SEP 1924) William D. Hull was born May 15, 1863, in Defiance county, Ohio, and
departed this life during the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 12, 1924, at
his home in Winegar, aged 61 years, 3 months and 28 days. His death was a great
surprise to his family and large circle of friends. While he had been in poor
health for some time it was not thought to be serious. He had been out with his
car the night before he passed away and had made plans to attend the Gladwin
county fair the following day. He was familiarly known by the name of Dad
will be greatly missed, having always been a good neighbor and friend to
everyone. The large attendance at his funeral and the numerous beautiful floral
offerings were but tokens of the high esteem in which he was held. Mr. Hull was united in marriage to Alice Geitsey of Defiance county, Ohio
on March 6, 1883, and to this union were born seven children, Mrs. Zepha J.
Flory of Defiance, Ohio, Mrs. Myrtle E. Minsel of Roanoke, Ind., Mrs. Emma A.
Cox of Gladwin, Ray V. of Jewell, Ohio, Alvah E. of Winegar and Franklin W. at
home, all of whom survive. His loving helpmate passed to the great beyond four
years ago and one daughter, Mrs. Alta M. Mercer, passed away in 1918. He is
also survived by three brothers, Sylvester of Defiance, Ohio; Virgil of
Okolona, Ohio and nine grandchildren. Mr. Hull move to Gladwin county from Ohio in the spring of 1918, residing
for some time on his farm in Billings township and later purchasing from James
Hoy at Winegar the home where he spent his last days. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at one oclock at his late
residence conducted by Rev. Perry Arnold of the Brethren church and interment
took place in Highland cemetery, Gladwin, beside his wife. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-18/1924 Column 2 Page 4. ADA (COLLINS) HUMASON
(4 JAN 1879 - 22 SEP 1955) SERVICES HELD FOR
MRS. HUMASON Mrs. Ada Humason, 76, a resident of Gladwin
County for the past 65 years, passed away Thursday, Spet. 22. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Gladwin Baptist Church, with the
Rev. George White officiating and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Humason was born Jan. 4, 1879, in
Sanilac county, the daughter of Frank and Mariah Collins, and came to
Gladwin with her parents as a child. She
married Harry Humason in December, 1914, in Gladwin. She was a member of the
Gladwin Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harry; and a
sister, Mrs. Eva Smith, of Gladwin. Two brothers, Ernest and Robert, and one
sister, Lola, preceded her in death. Pallbearers were Harmon Palmer, Allan
Roberts, Rowland Hell, James David, Robert Doyle and Ed Allen. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-28/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1 FLORA LOUISA (MARKLE)
HUMASON (7 JAN 1856 - 20 FEB 1918) HUMANSON---Mrs. Flora
L. Humason was born near Elmira, N.Y., Jan. 7, 1856, and died suddenly at her
home in Gladwin, Mich., Feb. 20, 1918, aged 62 years, 1 month and 13 days. Mrs.
Humason had been in poor health sometime but was able to care for the home and
was at her daughter's Wednesday afternoon. She retired as usual Wednesday night
and death came without a struggle in the night, and she was taken from a world
of care to the home awaiting her above. At the age of seven she came with her
parents to Edenville, Mich., where she resided until her marriage to Jas.
Humason, Sept. 21, 1873. They settled on their homestead near Gladwin and
cleared a farm from the virgin forests. About 30 years ago they moved to
Gladwin. At an early age she joined the Methodist church and has since been a
faithful and devoted membe She is survived by her husband, James K.
Humason, two sons, and two daughters, Harry Humason of Sage township, Jesse
Humason of Rochester, Mrs. William Terry and Mrs. Glen McClure, one brother,
Sylvester Markle of the city, and one sister, Mrs. William Wilson of Edenville,
and six grandchildren. Services were held at the Methodist
Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. H.
Cornelius. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
02-28/1918 Column - 5 Page - 5 HARRISON "HARRY"
H. HUMASON (5 FEB 1876 - 4 APRIL 1963) HARRY HUMASON 87,
PASSES Harry H. Humason, 87, well known Gladwin
man, died Thursday after an illness of one year. Born in Gladwin County on Feb.
5, 1876, he was a former bookkeeper, school teacher and farmer. Retiring from
farming in Sage Township in 1947, Mr. Humason moved into Gladwin City. His
wife, Ada, preceded him in death in 1955. Survivors include a brother, Jess, of
Prudenville, and two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Ashley, of Jackson, and Mrs. Mabel Noah,
of Goose Bay, Oregon. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the
Gladwin Baptist Church with the Rev. Henry C. Hall officiating. Burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-10/1963 Column - 7 Page - 1 JAMES K. HUMASON (7
MARCH 1847 - 7 NOV 1918) James K. Humason was
born March 7, 1847, in Suffield, Conn., and died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. William Terry of Grout township, Nov. 7, 1918, aged 71 years and seven
months. At the age of 20 years Mr. Humanson came to Michigan, and in 1868
settled on a homestead in Gladwin township. On Sept. 21, 1873, he was married
to Flora Louisa Markle, and to this union were born three children, who
survive, to mourn his loss. Mr. and Mrs. Humason knew what pioneer life was,
and when he came to Gladwin county he began work on the first day of his
arrival on the fist four-rod built in the county. Mr. Humason built the first
frame house in Gladwin county, splitting the boards from logs. He also served
in different township and city offices. Mr. Humason suffered a stroke of paralysis
about a week ago, and gradually grew worse until the end came. He was highly
respected, and leaves besides the immediate family many friends and
acquaintances. Funeral services were conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs.
William Terry at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, Rev. J. H. Cornelius
officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-14/1918 Column - 3 Page - 4 JOHN HUMBACH (1890 6
FEB 1920) John Humbach aged 29 years, died Feb. 6 of pneumonia at his home in Hay
township. He had been working in Detroit and came home sick. He is survived by
his wife and four small daughters. Interment took place Sunday in Highland
cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Charles VanColen at the grave.
Gladwin County Record dated 2-12/1920 Column 5 Page 5. EARL S. HUMES (30
JUNE 1906 2 JULY 1998) Earl S. Humes, 92, died Thursday, July 2, 1998 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Born June 30, 1906, in Union City, Pa., he graduated from Union City High
School in 1924 and attended the University of Cincinnati Engineering School. He
moved to Michigan in 1932 to work in the oil fields. Earl owned and operated
the Okemos Hardware from 1941 to 1945, and E.S. Humes Company Hardware in
Gladwin from 1945 to 1958 and in Shepherd from 1955 to 1957. He was also employed by The Dow Chemical Company as a senior lab
technician in plastic films research from 1951 until his retirement in 1971. He
lived in Mt. Pleasant until 1996 when he moved to Corpus Christi, Texas to be
near his son. Earl was a life member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, Gladwin Lodge #397, for more than 60 years. Surviving are one son, Richard E. of Corpus Christi, Texas; two nephews,
Dr. Edgar Ward of Erie, Pa., and Douglas Ward of Westfield, Mass.; two nieces,
Marjorie York of Sanibel, Fla., and Camille Davenport of Dunnellon, Fla.; and
one cousin, Ray Birchard of Woodbine, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Mildred, in 1984 and one daughter, Elaine in 1945. A Masonic service was held last Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services
were held Wednesday in Mt. Pleasant. Burial was in Gladwin City Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of Helms Funeral Home Inc. in Mt. Pleasant. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-15/1998 Column 1 Page 2. ELAINE MARIE HUMES
(29 NOV 1945 4 DEC 1945) SERVICES TOMORROW FOR INFANT HUMES The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Humes., died at the Gladwin
Hospital, on December 4. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 2 p. m. at the Reigle
Funeral Home, with burial in the Highland cemetery. Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of St.
Paul's Episcopal church will officiate. Elaine Marie was born on November 29,
and is survived by her parents, and grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Turner, of Winn, Isabella county. Mr. Humes is the proprietor of the Humes Hardware
having moved here recently from Okenos. Gladwin County Record dated 12-5/1945
Column 2 Page 1. MILDRED (TURNER)
HUMES (31 DEC 1911 13 AUG 1984) Mildred Humes, 72, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Gladwin, died Monday,
Aug. 13, in Mt. Pleasant. She was born December 31, 1911, in Isabella County.
She taught Business in the Clare schools and was a real estate salesperson for
several years. She received a BS degree in 1964 from Central Michigan
University and her master's in 1967. Mrs. Humes was a life member of the Gladwin
Q.E.S. and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Women's Club. She and her husband
operated E. S. Humes Hardware when they lived in Gladwin several years ago. The former Mildred Turner, she was married to Earl Humes December 29,
1937, in Mt. Pleasant; Besides her husband, she is survived by one son,
Richard, of Corpus Christi, Texas; 3 brothers, Don of Bergland, Glenn of
Thompsonville and Stanly of Durand; 3 sisters, Irene Fitzpatrick of Lansing,
Maxine Mizgalski of Thousand Oaks, Calif, and Ardith Farris of San Jose, Calif. Rites were held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Stinson- Helms Funeral
Home. The Rev. Joseph Schaler officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan. Heart
Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 8-22/1984 Column 4 Page 2. RICHARD EARL HUMES (9
NOV 1948 12 OCT 1998) RICHARD EARL (DICK) HUMES In loving memory of Richard Earl (Dick) Humes, 49, of Corpus Christi,
Tex., who passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 12, 1998. He was born the son of
Earl and Mildred Humes on Nov. 9, 1948 in Gladwin, Mich. Richard was a loving
husband and friend. He was a 1967 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Mt.
Pleasant, Mich. After serving four years in the United States Navy, Richard attended
Central Michigan University and received a degree from Mid Michigan Community
College in Harrison, Mich. He moved to Corpus Christi in 1977 to enjoy the mild
winters and the beach. Richard was a senior piping designer for CDI Engineering
and was currently working at the Bishop Celanes Plant in Bishop, Tex. Richard will be dearly missed by all those lives he touched. Richard was
preceded in death by both parents, Earl and Mildred Humes, and a sister,
Elaine. He is survived by his wife, Kathyron; four step-children, Tamara Lowry
of Aransas Pass, Tex., Laura Reininger of Portland, Tex., and Patrick and Matthew Slavinski, both of Corpus Christi, Tex.; two grandchildren, Blake
and Colton Lowry of Aransas Pass, Tex.; uncles Don Turner and Stanley Turner of
Durand, Mich, and Robert Fitzpatrick of Lansing, Mich.; aunts Maxine Mizgalski of Thousand Oaks, Cal. And Ardith Farris of
San Jose, Cal.; cousins Dr. Edgar Ward of Erie, Perm., Douglas Ward of
Westfield, Mass., Margory York of Sanibel, Fla., Camelle Davenport of
Dunnellon, Fla., and Ray Bichard of Woodbine, Iowa. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998 in Corpus Christi,
Tex. at the Maxwell P. Dunn Funeral Home. A funeral service was held Saturday,
Oct. 17, 1998 at the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, Mich, with the Rev.
James Lawrence officiating. Interment will be in the Gladwin City Cemetery in Gladwin,
Mich. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1998 Column 2 Page 2. THOMAS LEE HUND (26
JAN 1971 30 MAY 1998) THOMAS L. HUND Thomas L. Hund, 27,
of Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday, May 30, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Midland, Born Jan. 26, 1971 in Clare, he lived in Gladwin County his
whole life. Thomas married the former Shannon Wildey, Feb. 21, 1998 in Gladwin. Besides his wife he
is survived by one son, Shawn Hund of Washington; one stepson, Dakota Wildey of
Gladwin; three brothers, John of Oregon, Robert of Lake, and Ronnie of Gladwin;
two stepbrothers, Jeff Saylor of Coleman, and Guy Saylor of Beaverton; two
stepsisters, Ann Phillips and Kim Morgan, both of Beaverton; one half-brother,
Brian Hund of Beaverton; his father and stepmother, Karl and Sue Hund of
Gladwin; his mother-in-law and fiance, Vicki Wildey and Roger Boyer of Gladwin;
and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at
4 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with Rev. Robert F. Brown
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record
dated 6-3/1998 Column 3 Page 2. MYRTLE
"RUTH" HUNDLEY (22 JULY 1921 - 10 OCT 1999) Myrtle
"Ruth" Hundley, 78, of Gladwin, died Oct. 10, 1999 at the Gladwin
Living Centre in Gladwin following a short illness. She
was born July 22, 1921 in Gladwin and was a lifetime resident of the county.
She married William Pyke January 14, 1940 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death
in 1978. She later married Kenneth Hundley June 30, 1979 and he preceded her in
death in 1995. She spent her life as a homemaker. She
is survived by three daughters, Alice Grant of Gladwin, Laura and husband James
Blades of Flint, and Virginia and husband Peter Bergeron of Midland; six
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Patty Powers of Gladwin,
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three
brothers and one sister. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home
in Gladwin with Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial will take place in
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions will be used according to
the family. JACOB TERRY HUNT (13
MAY 1855 20 APR 1936) JACOB
TERRY HUNT Funeral
services will be held Thursday afternoon, April 23, at 2 oclock at the
residence on Grout street for Terry Jacob Hunt, conducted by Rev. Herbert
Wilson of West Branch, Burial will be at Highland cemetery. Mr. "Hunt has
been a resident of Gladwin over 50 years. He was born May 13, 1855; at Bath.
Michigan. He died Monday evening, April 20, after an illness of a few days.
Gladwin County Record dated 4-22/1936 Column 6 Page 8. LOUISA
M. HUNT (21 SEP 1869 27 NOV 1951) SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. HUNT Mrs. Louisa Hunt, 82, passed away suddenly at the
home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith on Tuesday
morning, November 27. Mrs. Hunt was born in Ontario, Canada, September 21,
1869. She came to Gladwin as a widow 55 years ago and was married here to Terry
J. Hunt in 1903. Mr. Hunt preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of
St. Pauls Episcopal church. Surviving are two sons, Sheriff Arthur Kelly, of
Gladwin, and Clarence Hunt, of Traverse City; two daughters, County Treasurer
Louise Smith, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Alfred Sexton, of Pinconning; one brother,
Chris Strohkirch of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Ells Smallwood, of Gladwin, and
Mrs. Phil Morgan, of Lansing. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon
from St. Pauls Episcopal church at 2:30 oclock. Prayer service will be at 2
oclock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. William Elliott will officiate and
burial will be in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Ferrell,
Bourke Wilmot, Herb Clark, Carl Garber, Ray Edgar and Charles Burns. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-28/1951 Column 6 Page 1. JOSEPHINE
A. HUNTLEY (1866 - 1932) RUFUS
HUNTLEY (1868 10 MAY 1937) RUFUS HUNTLEY DIES IN ROSCOMMON COUNTY Burial services were held Monday, May 10, at the
Free Methodist church for Rufus Huntley, formerly of Hay township, who died
Saturday at his home in Roscommon county. Burial was at Highland cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-12/1937 Column 4 Page 1. GERTRUDE HUNTER (16
APRIL 1909 - 1 AUG 1982) Mrs. Gertrude Hunter,
73, 1213 W. Youngs Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Aug. 1, in the Clare Nursing Home
following an illness of three months. Born in Detroit on April 16, 1909, she
came to Gladwin County from Westland five years ago. Mrs. Hunter was a line
assigner for Michigan Bell Telephone Co. for 30 years until retiring in 1965.
The former Gertrude Bailey, she was married to Philip Hunter on January 19,
1957, in Wayne. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Shellenbarger of Gladwin; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Jerold (Rena) VanPatton of Pt. Charlotte, Fla.; 2 step-sons, Paul Hunter of
Chicago and Edwin Hunter of Maineville, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Edna Hills of
Pontiac; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from
the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and
burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 KENNETH W. HUNTWORK (4
DEC 1914 1 JAN 1974) Kenneth W. Huntwork, 59, of Meredith, died Tuesday January 1, at Saginaw
St. Marys Hospital. Born in Temple, December 4, 1914, he and the former Luella
Lapp were married January 19, 1935, in Pontiac. He lived in Pontiac 12 years
and in Saginaw 10 years where he was employed at a tool and die company. Coming
to Gladwin County in 1962, he owned and operated a gas station and repair
service in Meredith. Surviving are his wife Luella; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Donna) Gale of
Saginaw; a son, Gordon of Paradise; 2 sisters, Mrs. Monnie Anderson and Mrs.
Beverly Fay, both of Pontiac; a brother Elmo of Pontiac; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at Mathews Funeral Home, at 1:00 p.m. with
Donald F. Green officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-9/1974 Column 4 Page 2. LUELLA (LAPP) HUNTWORK
(1946 - 2005) TERRIE LYNN HUNTWORK
(2 MAR 1953 - 2 MARCH 1953) Services for Terrie Lynn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Huntwork, were held this morning from the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. George
B. White, of the Gladwin Baptist Church, officiated and burial was made in
Highland cemetery. Terrie Lynn was born at the Clare Hospital on Monday, March 2, and is
survived by her parents, one brother, Gordon, and a sister, Donna. Gladwin
County Record dated 3-4/1953 Column 6 Page 1. CHARLES ALFRED HUPP
(1914 22 JAN 1980) ELDA D. (LEMKE) HUPP
(14 JULY 1920 8 APRIL 1988) ELDA HUPP Elda D. Hupp, 67, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Friday, April 8, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Detroit, July 14, 1920, she had
spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Gladwin United
Methodist Church and the Gladwin Area Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. The former Elda
Lemke, she was married to Charles Hupp in 1939, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death
Nov. 22, 1980. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Tom (Bonnie) Hindman of Gladwin and, Mrs.
Arlyn (Marcia) Jones of Virginia; and 6 grandchildren. A daughter, Judy Baumgart, also preceded
her in death. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Gladwin United Methodist
Church. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland
Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson- Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials
may be made to the church. Gladwin County Record dated 4-13/1988 Column 2
Page 2. BEATRICE M. (HALL) HUTSON
(19 FEB 1919 - 17 AUG 1997) BEATRICE HUTSON Beatrice Hutson, 78, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997 at
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland after a long illness. Born Feb. 19,
1919 in Pigeon, she previously lived in Harrison. Beatrice married Dale Hutson, March 25, 1941 in Gladwin. He preceded her
in death in 1993. Surviving are One son, Bob and wife Jenith Shaw of Bay City; two sisters,
Eva Reed and Irene Duggan, both of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Arrangements were in
charge of Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated
8-20/1997 Column 2 Page 2. DALE W. HUTSON (25
FEB 1914 - 17 MAY 1993) DALE HUTSON Dale W. Hutson, 79,
of 230 W, Grout St.,Gladwin, died Monday. May 17, 1993 in the MidMichigan Regional Medical
Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, Feb. 25, 1914, he had
spent his lifetime here. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of
the Gladwin FOE 3292. Mr. Hutson was a sheet metal
worker for Korkoske Plumbing and retired in the early 1970's. Mr. Hutson and the
former Beatrice Hall were married March 25, 1941 in Gladwin. Besides his wife,
he is survived by a brother, Robert Hutson of Zepherhills, Fla. He was preceded
in death by 2 brothers and a sister. The body was taken to the Autumn Valley
Crematory in Prudenvllle and no services were held. Gladwin County Record dated
5-26/1993 Column 4 Page 2. PAULINE A. (FRIES)
HUTSON (11 MAY 1910 - 14 AUG 1978) (8/16/1978) Midland
Library Mrs. Pauline A.
Hutson, 68, of Gladwin, died Monday evening at Midland Hospital Center. Born in Gladwin County, May 11, 1910, she was
a life-long resident of Gladwin. She married Floyd
Hutson in Beaverton March 10, 1929. He
died in June 1977. Mrs. Hutson worked
for the Gladwin Hospital in the maintenance department for 14 years, retiring
in 1977. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, the WSCS and the Gladwin Hespital Auxiliary. Survivors include
four sons, Donald, of Hadley, Wilbur and David, of Gladwin, and Thomas, of
Flushing; two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Phyllis) Almassy, of Flint, and Mrs.
Kenneth (Marilyn) Ellis, of Gladwin, and Robert Fries, of New Lothrup; three
sisters, Mrs. Janet Flores, of Saginaw, Mrs. Viola Gower, of Edenville, and
Mrs. Pearl Wray, of Flint; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be at 1pm Thursday at the First
United Methodist Church, Gladwin, with the Rev. Carter Miller officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery,
Gladwin. Friends may call at the Mathews
Funeral Home. I'S NELL (SMITH) INMAN (11
JAN 1897 8 FEB 1979) Mrs. Neil S. Inman, 82, of 215 Tonkin St., Beaverton, died Thursday, Feb.
8, in McLaren Hospital, Flint, following a long illness. Born in Beaverton on
January 11, 1897, she was retired from the Chrysler Corportation. Mrs. Inman
had lived in Beaverton the past 20 years. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Flint and Mrs. Wanda Fruchey
of Florida. Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Presbyterian
Church with Robert Bellingar, pastor, officiating. Following cremation in Flint
Memorial Park, burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements
were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 2-14/1979
Column 6 Page 2. LESTER H. IRVIN (15
NOV 1899 21 MAY 1960) SERVICES TODAY FOR BUCKEYE MAN Lester H. Irvin, 63, of Buckeye Township, died May 21, after an illness
of three years. Mr. Irvin was born November 15, 1899. In Roletts, Ky., and has
resided in Gladwin County for the past five years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son, Don, of Bay City; two
daughters, Mrs. Iris Letournea, of St. Charles, and Mrs. Gail Stephenson, of
Bay City; four brothers, Walter, of Louisville, Kay., Thomas, Victor and
William, of Horse Cave, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Luella Kessinger, of Louisville,
and Mrs. Eunice Ellis of Horse Cave; and eight grandchildren.
DOROTHY IRVING (8
JULY 1923 14 MAY 1998) ROBERT M. IRVING (20
AUG 1917 17 MAY 1993) PAUL W. ISBERG (21
JULY 1912 - 9 SEP 1978) Paul W. Isberg, 66,
of 709 North Erie St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Midland Hospital
Center following a short illness. Born in Tustin on July 21, 1912, he came to
Gladwin County in 1964 from Jackson. He was a sheetmetal worker for Alward
Electric in Gladwin. Mr. Isberg was a veteran of World War II and a member of
the Gladwin Fraternal Order of Eagles 3292. He was married to the former Lila
Streeter in 1946 in Rockford. Besides his wife; he is survived by 2 sons, Larry of Independence, Mo. and Ernest
of Midland; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. George Skene officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1978 Column - 6
Page - 2 SGT US ARMY WWII J'S JOSEPH JACOB (16 DEC 1882
16 NOV 1956) JOSEPH JACOB DIES SUDDENLY FRIDAY Joseph Jacob, 74, a retired farmer died suddenly of a heart attack at the
home of Anthony Gothard in Gladwin last Friday. He was born in Kerizleen,
Hungary on December 16, 1882 and had lived in Gladwin County for the past 38
years. Mr. Jacobs had previously lived in Cleveland. Surviving are two foster children, Anthony Gothard of Gladwin and Mrs.
Elizabeth Auer of Pontiac; a niece, Mrs. Andrew Domakas of Monroe, and a nephew,
J. Jacob, of Detroit. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home and at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Gladwin
with the Rev. Raymond Mueller officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-21/1956 Column 7 Page 1. MARY JACOB (30 DEC
1891 19 MARCH 1942) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MARY JACOB Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Jacob Monday, March 23rd,
at 10 oclock at the Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Jacob was born December 30, 1891
in Austria Hungary, and died March 19, 1942 at her home in Buckeye township. Those surviving are her husband, Joseph, one son Anthony at home and a
daughter, Mrs. Frank Auer of Buckeye township besides other relatives and
friends. Rev. Fr. K. E. McGinn officiated at the services and burial was in
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-25/1942 Column 6 Page 5. VELDA M. JAKUBOWSKI
(30 OCT 1914 - 4 OCT 2000) Velda
M. Jakubowski, 85, of Harbor Beach, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 at Harbor Beach
Long Term in Harbor Beach, following a short illness. Born Oct. 30, 1914 in
Gladwin County, she lived in Huron County for five years and previously lived
in Gladwin. Velda married Harold Jakubowski, June 24, 1936 in Beaverton. He
preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1990. She was owner/operator of the Western Auto
store, retiring in 1976. Surviving
are one daughter, Colleen and husband Ernest Ortenburg of Harbor Beach; two
sisters, Dorothy Warner of Clare and Donna and husband Ervin Haines of Gladwin;
two granddaughters, Eryn and husband Dwight Berry of Oklahoma City, Okla., and
Erica and husband Alan La Vasseur of Merritt Island, Fla.; four
great-grandchildren, Keith and Melissa Berry of Oklahoma City, Okla., and
Heather and Rebekah La Vasseur of Merritt Island, Fla.; one aunt, Helen Ogg of
Gladwin; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in
death by one sister, Verna Shearer in 1992; and one brother, Wendell Foor in
1999. Services
were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gladwin with Rev.
Timothy Verity and pastor Mark Girardin officiating. Burial was in highland
Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran
Church building fund, Zion Lutheran Church building fund (Harbor Beach), or
Gladwin Hospice. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements. ROBERT G. JANTZ, SR
(23 SEP 1894 - 29 NOV 1926) Robert Jantz was born
in Warsaw, Russia, Sept. 23, 1894, and died Nov. 29, 1926, aged 32 years, 2
months and 6 days. Robert came to this country at the age of 17 years. He
became a citizen of the U.S.A. in the year of 1918. He enlisted in the World
war and served his country well. He has been in poor health for a year but was
a brave and silent sufferer. He was living with his aunt, Mrs. F. H.
Staffinger, when taken to his bed. After a week of illness he was rushed to the
Shurley hospital of Detroit and all that skill and science could do could not
stay the hand of death. He was united in marriage to Miss Ruth
Wright of Gladwin, Nov. 18, 1923. To this union two children were born, Robert
Jr. and Francis Edward. Robert was a loving husband and father. His wife, aunt
and brother were with him to the end. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved
wife, two children, father and mother, two brothers, Ed of Detroit and Walter
of Germany, three sisters, Delia, Olga and Ottelia of Germany, and a cousin,
Peter, of Detroit. The body was brought to Gladwin Wednesday
evening. Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Pike this
afternoon conducted by Rev. Robert Miller. Burial in Highland cemetery. He Burial in Highland cemetery. And
somewhere on the hilltop---In that city where there is no pain. He will wait in
the beautiful doorway. To welcome us all home again. He is not dead he has just
gone home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-02/1926 Column - 3 Page - 4 US ARMY WWI HAROLD ROBERTJAKUBOWSKI
(18 NOV 1909 13 DEC 1990) Harold R. Jakubowski, 81, of 501 N. Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died
Thursday, Dee. 13, 1990, in the MidMiehigan Regional Medical Center-Midland,
after a short illness. Born in Detroit, Nov. 18,1909, he moved to Gladwin
County in 1921 from Detroit. Mr. Jakubowski owned the Western Auto Store until retiring in 1975- He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He sang
in the church choir since 1948 and was Sunday School superintendent for 14
years. Mr. Jakubowski and the former Nelda Foor were married June 24, 1936, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Colleen)
Ortenburg of Harbor Beach; 2 granddaughters and 3 great granddaughters. He was
preceded in death by 3 brothers. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to Hospice or the church parking lot paving fund. Gladwin County Record dated
12-19/1990 Column 2 Page 2. NELDA M. (FOOR) JAKUBOWSKI
(1914 - AUG 2000) JOAN A. (RUGG) JAROSE
(4 JAN 1935 - 15 FEB 2001) Joan
A. Jarose, 66, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001 at her residence,
following a lingering illness. Born Jan. 4, 1935 in Hollywood, Calif., she was
the daughter of the late Lester and Pauline (Winn) Rugg Sr. Joan married John
Jarose, May 30, 1967 in Las Vegas, Nev. They moved to Gladwin in 1991 from
California. Besides
her husband she is survived by four daughters, Melody Danley of Tulsa, Okla.,
Terri and husband Joseph Caro of Saugus, Calif., Lynn and husband Phillip
Crompton of Simi Valley, Calif., and Leora Layne of Gladwin; one brother,
Lester Rugg of San Diemas, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Services
were held at 7 p.m. Monday with Rev. Father Patrick Jankowiak officiating.
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral home, Gladwin, was in charge of
the arrangements. ANNA
G. JOHNSON (26 DEC 1907 6 NOV 1977) (Nov. 8, 1977) Mrs. Johnson, 69,
died Sunday at Gladwin Area Hospital. She was born in Gladwin County Dec. 26,
1907. Among survivors is a daughter. Services will be Thursday 2 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home, with burial in the Highland Cemetery. BELVIA
(SHERWOOD) JOHNSON (13 MARCH 1844 - 2 NOV 1908) PIONEER
HAS PASSED AWAY MRS.
BELVIA S. JOHNSON OF GLADWIN. OTHER
OLD RESIDENTS ALSO CALLED TO THEIR LONG HOME. On
Monday, Nov. 2, 1908, at 3:30 p.m., Belvia Sherwood Johnson departed this life,
aged 67 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was born at Buffalo, New York, March
14, 1844. Her early life was spent with her grandparents, with whom she removed
to Cunton county, Mich., when 12 years of age, being among the early pioneers
of that county. She became one of the pioneer school teachers of Ionia county,
and in 1866 was married to Warren T. Johnson, at Ionia, where they lived the
first eight years of her married life. For a time they resided in Clare county,
and in 1877 removed to Gladwin county, first settling on the west side of the
Cedar river, where Hanna's addition to the city of Gladwin is located, since
which time she has continued to be a resident of the city of Gladwin. At the
time of her location her a corduroy road traversed what is now the main street
of the city, and but two or three families lived within the present limits of
the city. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were active
participants in the early development of the new village, making large
sacrifices to secure the organization of a school district, being active in
securing the establishment and building of the first church the present M. E.
church in Gladwin, planing an adoption to the city and Mr. Johnson being among
the first officers of the school and village organizations. To their union, two
children were born Seeley Richard a son, who died in infancy, and Edith R.,
wife of Isaac Foster; who survives her. Mrs. Johnson was for many years a member of
Gladwin Ilive L.O.T.M.M.; serving as lady commander representing it in Grand
lodge several times, and acting for eight years as R. K. For the promotion of
the order she made many sacrifices and gave freely of her time until compelled
by sickness to give up the work. During her long residence in Gladwin she
gained and retained the respect of all. During her last sickness, which covered
a period of several months, she was extended sympathy and kind wishes for her
recovery by many friends. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon
from the M. E. church, Rev. H. J. Nichols, pastor of that church officiating,
assisted by Rev. L. Foulkes, rector of the Episcopalian church. The L.O.T.M.M.
attended in a body. There were many beautiful floral pieces. The remains were
interred in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-05/1908 Column -
3 Page - 1 DOLORES
A. JOHNSON (1938 - ?) MICHAEL
TODD JOHNSON (26 FEB 1964 21 JULY 1981) MICHAEL JOHNSON Michael Todd Johnson, 17, of 3412 Kerth Ct.,
Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 21, of injuries sustained in a single vehicle
accident on North M-18, in Clare County. He was born on February 26, 1964, in Midland and had
spent his lifetime here. He would have been a senior at Gladwin High School
this fall. Michael excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Surviving are his parents Richard and Dolores
Johnson; 2 brothers, Richard Jr. and David, at home; and his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Eldridge Johnson of Lakeland, Fla. and Mrs. and Mrs. Tony Neira of Pontiac. Services were held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the
Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial
was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 7-29/1981 Column 5 Page 2. RICHARD A. JOHNSON
(12 MARCH 1937 - 22 AUG 2000) Richard
A. Johnson, 63, of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000 at St. Marys Medical
Center. Born March 12, 1937 in Pontiac, he was the son of C. Eldridge and
Martha (Tuggle) Johnson. He retired in 1991 after 29 years as athletic director
at Gladwin Public Schools. Johnson Field was named after him. Richard worked at
the city park as the park manager since 1992 and was past president of the
Gladwin Rotary Club. Surviving
besides his wife Dolores are two sons, Richard and wife Caroline of Grand
Rapids, and David of Warren; his mother, Joy Johnson of Lakeland, Fla.; one
sister, Caroline Olson of Lakeland, Fla.; his mother and father-in-law, Tony
and Sidonia Neira of Pontiac. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael in
July 1981, and his father, Eldridge. Services
were held Friday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Deane Wyllys
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Gladwin Ice Arena. Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the
arrangements. WARREN
T. JOHNSON (9 AUG 1832 - 17 JAN 1892) DEATH
OF WARREN T. JOHNSON, A PIONEER RESIDENT OF GLADWIN. Warren T. Johnson died in this village last
Sunday, aged 59 years, five months and eight days. Mr. Johnson came to Gladwin
14 years ago, and was one of the best known residents of the county. He was
born in Cayauga county, N. Y., and was the eldest son of Richard and Caroline
Johnson. He had one brother and four sisters, all of whom are living. He
located at Ionia, Mich., in 1861, and was married at that place to Belvia S.
Cole, and as a fruit of the union two children were born, only one of whom,
Edith, wife of Isaac Foster of this place, is living. Mrs. Johnson also
survives him. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson also survives him. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson
resided in Ionia seven years, and then moved to Clare county, where they
remained five years, and then moved to Gladwin. Mr. Johnson took a prominent part in
political matters, and while in Clare county was supervisor several years and
town clerk one year. Upon removal to Gladwin he was elected to the office of
clerk of Grout township two years, and has filled the office of justice of the
peace 12 years. Politically he was a staunch Democrat, and in the famous Grant
and Greely campaign was the only voter in Clare county to cast a simon-pure
Democratic ticket. Mr. Johnson was a liberal minded man of affairs with a keen
sense of justice and right. He took a leading part in the early history of
Gladwin. Funeral services were held at the M. E.
church Wednesday. Wm. Johnson, brother of the deceased, of Moravia, N.Y.,
arrived in time to attend the funeral. A discourse was delivered by Rev. Paul
D. Huff, of McClure. Messrs H. B. Church, C.C. Foutch, J. H. Foster, O. R. Dow,
J. G. Lanphear and John McCormick acted as pall bearers. Gladwin County Record
dated 01-22/1892 Column - 4 Page - 5 ARTHUR CLIFFORD JOHNSTON
(6 APRIL 1914 - 17 DEC 1988) Arthur Clifford
Johnston, 74, of 4075 W. Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Dec. 17, in
the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in Donaldson, Chippewa
County, April 6, 1914, he moved to Gladwin County in 1976 form Ashtabula, Ohio.
Mr. Johnston was an electrician for Union Carbide until retiring in 1976 after
40 years. He worked in Sault Ste. Marie for the company until 1965 when he
transferred to Ashtabula. He served in the Army during World War II and earned
the bronze star with clusters. Mr. Johnston was a member of the Gladwin United
Methodist Church and the V.F.W. Post 3676 in Sault St. Marie. Mr. Johnston and
the former Jean Noble were married Aug. 16, 1942, in Roseville, Ga. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
George Johnston of Madison Height; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marjorie) Heer
of Muskegon; a step-son, James Molinaro of San Jose, Calif.; 4 sisters, Mrs.
Stella Jones and Mrs. Thressa Johnson of Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. Elsie Neal and
Mrs. Esther Boersma of Fair Oaks, Calif.; 5 grandchildren and 6 great
grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-21/1988
Column - 2 Page - 2 ARMY WWII ALFRED A. JONES, JR
(27 JUNE 1948 - 26 MAY 1993) ALFRED JONES JR. Alfred A Jones Jr.,
44, of 24844 Tuscany, East Detroit, died suddenly Wednesday, May 28, 1993 in
Saratoga Hospital. Detroit Born in Detroit June 27,1948, he was a truck driver
for Blouin Cartage, Detroit, Mr. Jones served la the Army for 6 years during
Vietnam and had moved to Detroit 9 years ago from Gladwin. He was a member of
the Teamsters Local 299 Detroit and the Secord Lake Eagles 4121. He is survived by his
father and step-mother, Alfred and Betty Jones Sr. of Gladwin; and one sister,
Mrs. Geraldine Reaume of Beaverton. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Dorothy Jones on Aug. 7, 1984. Services were held
Saturday at 11 a.m from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Sherry
Parker officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial
Service was held Friday at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 6-2/1993 Column
2 Page 2. DOROTHY E. JONES (1
AUG 1924 - 7 AUG 1984) Dorothy E. Jones, 60,
of 721 Lakeview Dr., Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the Gladwin Nursing Home
following a long illness. Born in Detroit on August 1, 1924, she came to Gladwin
County in 1969 from Warren. She owned D.J's Restaurant until 1977 and D's Dairy
Bar from 1982 to 1983. She was a member of the Gladwin County V.F.W. Auxiliary
7303 and the Faternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3292. The former Dorothy
Wakefield, she was married to Alfred Jones Sr. on December 20, 1941, in
Detroit. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
son, Alfred Jr. of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Gil (Geraldine) Reaume of
Beaverton; 2 brothers, Fred of Mt. Clemens and Gary of Warren; 3 sisters, Mrs. June
Marsh and Mrs. Shirley Craft of Warren and Mrs. Rose Fair of Ephraia, Pa.; and
2 grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 08-08/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2 EARL JONES (29 MARCH 1894
- 6 FEB 1963) EARL JONES DIES SUDDENLY Earl Jones, 68, died suddenly today (Wednesday) at his home in Wooden
Shoe Village. Born on March 29, 1894, in Portland, Oregon, he was married to
the former Hazel York in Gladwin on Oct. 4, 1951. He was retired from General
Motors Truck and Coach Division and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Pontiac Aerie 1230. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; and a brother, Fred Jones, of Oregon.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with
the Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 2-6/1963 Column 6 Page 1. FRANCIS STEPHEN JONES
(25 AUG 1920 - 17 FEB 1991) Francis S. (Frank) Jones, 70. Of 23 Rose St., Coldwater, died Sunday.
Feb. 17, 1991. in Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, after a long illness. Born in
Ann Arbor, Aug. 25, 1920, he moved to Coldwater 11 years ago from Gladwin. He
was a machine repairman for Standard Cotton Products in Flint and retired after
20 years. Mr. Jones served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Jones and the former Margaret Nelson, were married June 28, 1944, in
Flint. She preceded him in death Aug. 20, 1974. Surviving are 3 sons, David of Chesaning,
Wally of Coldwater and Gary of Pennsylvania; one brother, Glenn of Flint; 8
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-20/1991 Column 2 Page - 2 HAZEL M. (YORK) JONES
(22 AUG 1902 - 8 JAN 1974) Mrs. Hazel M. Jones,
71, of Wooden Shoe Village, died Tuesday, January 8, at the Midland Hospital
following a long illness. She was born August 22, 1902, in Greenville, Ohio,
and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1936, coming here from Detroit.
Her husband, Earl, preceded her in death February 6, 1963. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Max (Betty) Oard of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Mrs. Estelle Leist of
St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Ethel Campbell of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Katherine
Luckett of Mancelona, Mich., 2 brothers, Cletus York of Wooden Shoe, and Joseph
York of Jackson Center, Ohio; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin, with the Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley
officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Hall Funeral Home was in
charge of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1974 Coumn -
5 Page - 2 MARGARET E. (NELSON)
JONES (25 APRIL 1926 - 20 AUG 1974) Mrs. Margaret Jones,
48, of 481 Bushong Beach Drive, Hay Township, died suddenly in Flint Tuesday,
August 20, of a heart attack. Born in Flint, April 25, 1926, she had been a
resident of Gladwin County 5 years, coming here from Grand Blanc. The former
Margaret Nelson and Francis Jones were married in Flint June 28, 1944. Survivors are her husband, Francis; 3 sons,
David and Wally of Gladwin, and Gary of Flint; and a brother, Robert Nelson of
Niles, Ohio. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-28/1974 Column - 8 Page - 2 FRED E. JOSLIN (2
MARCH 1886 28 JUNE 1944) ILLNESS FATAL TO FRED
E. JOSLIN Funeral services were
held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for Fred E. Joslin, 58, of Gladwin, who died
Wednesday following an illness of several years. The Rev. John Scott of the
Gladwin Methodist Church officiated at the services and burial was in Highland
cemetery. As representative of
the Consumers Power Company in Gladwin county for 24 years, Fred was known to
people throughout this area. Ill health forced him to retire from his position
with the company 18 months ago. Born in Shepherd,
Michigan on March 2, 1886, Fred lived the early part of his life in Isabella
county. He came to Gladwin county nearly 30 years ago and was first employed by
the old Gladwin Power Company which was later sold to the Consumers Power
Company. He was married to Kathryn Louise Sisco in Gladwin on May 19, 1918. Surviving are his
wife and a brother, Roy Joslin, of Farwell. Pall-bearers at the funeral
Saturday were A. J. Wellson, of Clare; John Nagerlkirk, of Alma; C. A.
Sodiquist, of Bay City; Roy Austin, Charles Oglestone and Lloyd Wrisley, of
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 7-5/1944 Column 5 Page 1. KATHRYN LOUISE
(SISCO) JOSLIN (25 JAN 1890 21 JAN 1984) (Midland Daily News,
Jan 23, 1984) Kathryn L. Joslin,
93, of Livonia, formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1984, in St.
Marys Hospital in Livonia. She was born in
Gladwin County, Jan. 25, 1890, and attended Gladwin schools. She married Frederick Joslin, May 28, 1917,
in Shepherd. He died in 1943. She leaves her
brother, Jay Sisco of Vacaville, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at
10 a.m. Tuesday in Mathews Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home after 3 p.m. today. Memorials are suggested to the Middlebelt
Nursing Home. CARL C. JUNGMAN (3
FEB 1904 20 JULY 1955) Carl C. Jungman, 51,
died suddenly Wednesday night when stricken by a heart attack in front of a
local business place. He was dead upon arrival at the hospital. Mr. Jungman was born Feb. 3, 1904, in Henry
County, Ohio, and was married to the former Miss Clara Graham Aug. 16, 1930 at
Oberlin. A resident of Gladwin for the past 49 years he was employed at
Miller's Chevrolet Garage as a mechanic for 18 years. He was a member of St.
Paul's Lutheran Church and an officer in the Lutheran Layman's League. CLARA (GRAHAM)
JUNGMAN (7 AUG 1906 - 27 JULY 1965) Midland Daily News
dated 7-29-1965 Page - 2. DIANE LOIS (ANDERSON) JURICK (1 JULY 1943 26 DEC 2005) Diane Lois Jurich,
62, of Gladwin Monday afternoon , Dec. 26, 2005 at her residence following a
courageous and long fought battle with cancer. She was born in Staten Island,
New York on July 1, 1943 to Donald and Muriel (Oldhan) Anderson. She married
George A. Jurick on Jan. 5, 1963 in New York, New York, and they moved to the
Gladwin area from Livonia in 1997. She was a licensed pratical nurse and worked
with the Gladwin County Community Mental Health Unit. She was a member of the
Herbs and More Garden Club, the Sugar Springs Recreational Committee and
attended Christ the King Lutheran Church. Surviving besides her
husband, George, are three sons, Christopher (Jacoba) Jurick of Riley, Gay
(Pam) Jurick of Brighton, and Glen (Christine) Jurick of Mt. Pleasant; nine
grandchildren; two sisters, Marcia (Charley) Bruno of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
and Fern (John) Morrison of Andover, New Jersey; and a brother, John (Barbara)
Anderson of Columbia, New Jersey. Funeral services were
held on Thursday, Dec. 29 at Christ the King Lutheran Church with Rev. David
Sprang officiating. Graveside services took place at Highland Cemetery in
Gladwin. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Dianes name are
asked to consider Hospice Memorial Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 1/4/2006. ALONZO JUSTIN (20 OCT
1844 - 23 FEB 1923) Alonzo Justin died
Feb. 23, 1923, at his home west of the river, in the city of Gladwin, having
been in poor health several years. Alonzo Justin was born at St. Clair, Mich.,
Oct. 20, 1844 and was aged 78 years, four months and three days. When 17 years
old he enlisted in the Eighth Michigan Cavalry where he was throuwn from his
horse and seriously injured. Although his health was never good he followed the
occupation of farming until 10 years ago when he left the farm and moved to
town. He was married March 13, 1870, to Miss Fannie Gardner of Speaker, Sanilac
county, Michigan. To this union were born six children, Mrs. Hattie
Hillaker of Argyle, Sanilac county, Michigan, Mrs. Minnie Hillaker of Smith
Creek, Gladwin county, Herbert Justin of Gladwin, Mrs. Ella Collins of Flint,
Mrs. Nina Wolf of Highland Park, Detroit, and Mrs. Fannie Turner of Gladwin,
who survive him with his wife; 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was a kind and loving husband and father and an honored and respected
citizen. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by
Rev. E. T. Smith. Today a grief our hearts would rend, Today
shall sleep beneath the sward, The husband, father and the friend. Nor call for
aid was made in vain, His generous heart with pity filled, He shared our joys
our grief and pain, The fears of youth with love he stilled, His blood has
damped his country's soil, He bore his struggles in the fight, And through a
life of honest toil, He gave his best, his loyal might. Gladwin County Record
dated 03-01/1923 Column - 7 Page - 4 PVT CO H 8TH MI REG
CAV CIVIL WAR ARTHUR L. JUSTIN (6
SEP 1920 - 20 APRIL 1998) ARTHUR L. JUSTIN Arthur L. Justin, 77, of Gladwin, died Monday, April 20, 1998 at Pleasant
Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant after a long illness. Born Sept. 6, 1920 in
Gladwin, he was born and lived in the same house all his life. Arthur married
Betty (Purtee) Coplin, Oct. 28, 1960 in Gladwin. He was a station engineer for
Total Petroleum in Alma, retiring in 1989 after 50 years. He was a charter
member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, charter member of Gladwin Eagles Club,
Aerie 3292, life member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge, and a member of the
Gladwin Historical Society. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Joel and wife Lora of
Midland, Mark and wife Lori of Salisbury, Md., Ron of Wyoming, Mich., and Jerry
and wife Debi of Shelby, Neb.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by three brothers, Jay, Delmer, and Donald; and two sisters Hazel Adelblue, and
Betty Fiser. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Lutheran
Church, Gladwin, with Rev. David Sprang officiating. Visitation is noon until
time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Gladwin
or Christ the King Lutheran Church. Arrangements were in charge of Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 4-22/1998 Column 1 Page
2. BETTY J. (PURTEE) JUSTIN
(2 MAY 1927 - 20 MAY 1999) BETTY JUSTIN Betty Justin, 72, of
Gladwin, died Thursday, May 20,1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Gladwin
after a long illness. Born May 2, 1927 in Detroit, she was a lifetime resident
of Gladwin County. The former Betty Purtee (Coplin) married Arthur L. Justin,
Oct. 28, 1960 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death April 20,1998. She was a
bookkeeper for Burkhart-Presidio Insurance Agency in Gladwin, retiring Oct. 31,
1992 after 16 years. She was also a charter member of Christ the King Lutheran Church,
charter member of Eagles Auxiliary-Gladwin Aerie 3292, active member of Hospice
of Gladwin, and a member of the Gladwin
Historical Society. Surviving are four
sons, Joel Justin of Midland, Mark and wife Lori Justin of Cincinnati, Ohio,
Ron Coplin of Wyoming, and Jerry and wife Debi Coplin of Shelby, Neb.; one
daughter in-law, Lora Justin of Midland; 10 grandchildren,
Heather, Brendan, Emily, Jared, and Alec Justin, and Denise, Kira, Mark, Ryan,
and Rory Coplin; one aunt, Lily Purtee; and three cousins, Jean Becker of St.
Helen, Joy Nash of Gladwin, and Rod Wagner of Midland. Services were held at
1 p .m. Monday at Christ the King Lutheran Church with Rev. David Sprang
officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Gladwin or Christ
the king Lutheran Church. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel was in charge of
the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 5-26/1999 Column 4 Page 2. DELMAR MARK (BUNT) JUSTIN
(9 AUG 1909 - 14 FEB 1979) Delmar (Bunt) Justin, 69, of Saginaw, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Saginaw
General Hospital following a short illness. Born in Gladwin on August 9, 1909,
he retired from Saginaw Steering Gear in 1966. He was a member of the Sheridan
Avenue United Methodist Church. Mr. Justin and the former Nora Cripps were
married on April 20, 1929. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 brothers, Donald of Flint and
Arthur of Gladwin. A son, Mark, preceded him in death. Services were held Friday at Case Chapel in Saginaw. The Rev. Phillip
Seymour officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-21/1979 Column 4 Page 2. DELMAR MARK JUSTIN
(18 FEB 1930 - 9 JAN 1932) FANNY (GARDNER) JUSTIN
(1854 - 1929) JAMES H. JUSTIN (10
JULY 1875 - 8 AUG 1927) GEORGE HERBERT JAY
JUSTIN (1917 - APRIL 1936) CRASH IS FATAL TO GLADWIN BOY JAY JUSTIN DIES FOLLOWING AUTON ACCIDENT NEAR FLINT George Herbert Justin, known as Jay, died in Hurley hospital, Flint,
Sunday morning at 3:30 from injuries received in a crash on South Dixie
highway, 18 miles out of Flint, Saturday afternoon in which his brother, Don,
was injured, and three other men killed. He was riding with his brother, Donald Justin 29, who was driving a truck
owned by the F. Cady Cartage Co. In the passenger car with which they collided
were Herbert and Cecil Biersdorfer and Bernard P. Stein all of Drayton Plains,
who were coming home with a load of smelt. They were identified by papers found
in their clothing. The passenger car is said to have been traveling at a terrific rate of
speed when it swerved across the center of the highway, crashing into the truck
which Don Justin was attempting to turn out of its way into a driveway. One man
was dead when he was taken from the wreckage and the other two died shortly
afterwards. Jays body was brought to Glawin Sunday by relatives who went to Flint
when notified of the accident. Services were held at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Josie Justin this afternoon at 2 oclock, conducted by Rev. Grant L.
Jordan. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Josie Justin, two sisters, Mrs. Hazel
Adelblue, of Midland, and Mrs. Betty Fiser, of Gladwin; three brothers, Donald
and Delmer of Flint and Arthur at home. Gladwin County Record dated 4-8/1936
Column 6 Page 1. JOSEPHINE (MCCLINTOCK)
JUSTIN (18 OCT 1880 23 MAY 1967) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR MRS. JUSTIN Mrs. Josephine Justin, 86, of Gladwin, died Tuesday at her daughters
home following a long illness. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak will officiate and burial will be in
Highland Cemetery. Born in Burnside, Lapeer County, on Oct. 18, 1880, she came
to Gladwin County in 1905. Mrs. Justin was a member of the First Methodist
Church. The former Josephine McClintock, she was married to Herbert Justin in
Marlette on July 18, 1898. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1927. Also
preceding her in death were a daughter, Hazel Adelblue in April 1934 and a son
Jay, in Octobre 1954. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Betty Fiser of Gladwin; three sons,
Arthur of Gladwin, Delmer, Saginaw and Donald, Flint; 10 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 5-24/1967 Column 2 Page 1. NORA JANE (CRIPPS)
JUSTIN (16 JULY 1910 - 7 AUG 1993) |