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A'S JOHN
ABLER (17 DEC 1884 8 SEP 1951) JOHN ABLER BURIED AT MCCLURE Funeral services for John Abler, 66, were held on
Saturday morning September 8, at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Jessie Booth,
of the Hockaday Free Methodist church, officiated and burial was made in the
McClure cemetery. Mr. Abler was born in Wayne County on December 17,
1884, and has been a resident of Gladwin for the past 24 years. He was found
dead at his home in Butman township on Wednesday, September 5. Surviving are one son, Alvin of Jackson; two
brothers, Will of Lincoln Park and Alex of Detroit; five sisters, Mrs. Mamie
Moore, Mrs. Bertha Kraft, Mrs. Ruth Moe, all of Detroit, Mrs. Stella McLaughlin
and Mrs. Margaret Petzold both of California. Pallbearers at the service were Blaine Yeager,
Wilmar Young, Owen Grandy, George Cripps, Arnold Faithbreckner and John
Simpson. Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1951 Column - 8 Page - 1 ARTHUR
L. ANDERSON (6 OCT 1919 - 23 JAN 1989) Arthur
L. Anderson, 69, of LUELLA
M. (NUNN) ANDERSON (21 JUNE 1922 2 MAY 1988) From the Gladwin County Record --- May 11, 1988 LUELLA ANDERSON Luella M. Anderson, 65, of 1000 Hoffman Rd.,
Gladwin, died Monday, May 2, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long
illness. Born in Grand Rapids, June 21, 1922, she moved to Gladwin County in
1952. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Wagarville United Methodist Church, the
Wagarville Circle, the McClure Circle and was treasurer of the Wagarville
Women's Society. The former Luella Nunn, she was married to Arthur Anderson,
Aug. 10, 1946, in Millington. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons,
Arthur Jr. of Tipp City, Ohio and David of Tigard, Ore.; one daughter Ardath
Anderson of Gladwin; her mother, Ruth Nunn of Millington; 2 sisters, Lucille
Angell and Marie Kish of Millington; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Wagarville
United Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the Leukemia
Foundation. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. EDNA
(SEIPKE) ANNIS (30 JUNE 1898 NOV 1964) Services Held for Ex-Resident Mrs. Edna Seipke Annis, 66, died at the home of her
brother, Herbert Seipke, in Detroit Wednesday following a long illnss. Born in Cleveland, on June 30, 1898, she came to
Gladwin County with her parents, the late Mr. and s Mrs. Edward Seipke. At the
age of 18, she moved to Detroit where she has made her home since. Survivors
include three brothers, Harold, of Gladwin, Herbert, Detroit, and Walter, of Utica. Services were held Saturday at the Miner Chapel,
with the Rev. Norman Berkan officiating. Burial was in the McClure Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1964 Column 6 Page 2. B'S ARTHUR
JAMES BABCOCK (27 JULY 1885 1 AUG 1952) Follows Husband in Death at Funeral Mrs. Mary Jane Babcock, 63, suffered a fatal heart
attack in the McClure Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, where funeral service
were being conducted for her husband, Arthur James Babcock, 67. Mr. Babcock died of a heart attack at his home in
Gladwin township, Friday. He was born in Gladwin county on July 27, 1885 and
was a lifetime resident here. He married Miss Mary Jane Simpson on March 9,
1907 and spent 22 years on a farm in Gladwin township. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the
McClure Methodist church with the Rev. Frank Gardner and Rev. Jessie Booth
officiating. Burial was in the McClure cemetery. Mrs. Babcock was born in Sanilac county on July 3,
1889 and spent most of her life in Gladwin county. Her funeral service was held
on Tuesday afternoon from the McClure Methodist Church with the same ministers,
assisted by the Rev. Lewis Carroll, of Leaton, officiating. Burial was in McClure
cemetery.-- . -- They are survived by one son, Donald, at home; three
daughters, Mrs. Elva Roach, of Saginaw, Mrs. Iva P. Goulet, and Mrs. Edna Breault,
of Bay. City; and five grandchildren. Mr. Babcock also leaves two brothers, Leonard
Babcock, of Clio, Hazen Babcock, of Millington; and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Doan,
of Gladwin, Mrs. Kate Purdy, of Flint and Mrs. Flossie Gray, of Lake Ann. Mrs. Babcock leaves three brothers, John and Martin
Simpson, both of Gladwin, Garrold Simpson, of Detroit; one.sister, Mrs. Everett
Cann, of Detroit. Pallbearers for Mr. and Mrs. Babcock were Fred Switzer; John
Breault, Wayne Ellis, Harley Klein, Harvey Klein and Pat Powley. Gladwin County
Record dated 8-6/1952 Column 1 Page 1. DONALD
BABCOCK (5 APRIL 1920 - JUNE 1991) Donald
L. Babcock, 71, of MARY
JANE (SIMPSON) BABCOCK (3 JULY 1889 5 AUG 1952) Follows
Husband in Death at Funeral Mrs.
Mary Jane Babcock, 63, suffered a fatal heart attack in the McClure Methodist
church on Sunday afternoon, where funeral service were being conducted for her
husband, Arthur James Babcock, 67. Mr.
Babcock died of a heart attack at his home in Gladwin township, Friday. He was
born in Gladwin county on July 27, 1885 and was a lifetime resident here. He
married Miss Mary Jane Simpson on March 9, 1907 and spent 22 years on a farm in
Gladwin township. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon from the McClure Methodist church with the
Rev. Frank Gardner and Rev. Jessie Booth officiating. Burial was in the McClure
cemetery. Mrs.
Babcock was born in Sanilac county on July 3, 1889 and spent most of her life
in Gladwin county. Her funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon from the
McClure Methodist Church with the same ministers, assisted by the Rev. Lewis
Carroll, of Leaton, officiating. Burial was in McClure cemetery. They
are survived by one son, Donald, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Elva Roach, of
Saginaw, Mrs. Iva P. Goulet, and Mrs. Edna Breault, of Bay. City; and five
grandchildren. Mr.
Babcock also leaves two brothers, Leonard Babcock, of Clio, Hazen Babcock, of
Millington; and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Doan, of Gladwin, Mrs. Kate Purdy,
of Flint and Mrs. Flossie Gray, of Lake Ann. Mrs.
Babcock leaves three brothers, John and Martin Simpson, both of Gladwin,
Garrold Simpson, of Detroit; one.sister, Mrs. Everett Cann, of Detroit.
Pallbearers for Mr. and Mrs. Babcock were Fred Switzer; John Breault, Wayne
Ellis, Harley Klein, Harvey Klein and Pat Powley. Gladwin County Record dated
8-6/1952 Column 1 Page 1. BARBARA
J. (KERN) BACKS (31 AUG 1934 - 29 JAN 1999) Barbara
J. Backs, 64, of WAYLAND BACKS (1937 -
?) FRANCIS
MARY BACON (22 MARCH 1934 - 30 APRIL 1982) GERALD
GENE BACON (16 MAY 1934 - 13 APRIL 1993) MARTHA
ELIZABETH (CUNNINGHAM) BACON (23 AUG 1912 - 8 OCT 1984) MARTHA BACON Martha E. Bacon, 72, of 1346 Recreation Dr.,
Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 8, at her home. Born in Arenac County Aug. 23, 1912, she came
to Gladwin County in 1971 from Ferndale. She was a member of the Secord Baptist
Church. The former Martha Cunningham, she was married to Robert Bacon Aug. 26,
1931, in Lapeer. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sons,
Gerald of Madison Heights, Robert of Romeo and David of Gladwin; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Wayne (Barbara) Lankford of Dixon, Tenn. And Mrs. William (Martha)
Cunningham of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Francis Oder of Bedford, Betty Cunningham of.
Port Huron and Nellie Bacon of Gladwin; one brother, George of Ferndale; 24 grandchildren
and 25 great grandchildren. A daughter, Betty Menzies preceded her in death Oct.
13, 1979, and 4 sisters and one brother. Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Lankford officiated and burial was
in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-10/1984 Column 4 Page
2. ROBERT
JOSEPH BACON (26 SEP 1905 - 26 AUG 2004) Robert Joseph Bacon,
age 98, of Gladwin (formerly of She preceded him in
death in October of 1984. Robert lived in He leaves behind a
great legacy of love, laughter and a fullness of life. If you didnt know
Robert, its because you never had the opportunity to greet him, because he
never met a stranger. He made friends with every person he met and therefore
his legacy lives on. Robert is survived by
two sons, Robert Russell (Minnie) Bacon of Romeo, and David Lawrence (Nancy)
Bacon of Manton; one daughter, Martha Kay (William) Cunningham of Gladwin; 107 grandchildren, Great
grandchildren and Great great grandchildren; his brother Herman Bacon of Big
Rapids; and two son-in-laws, Archie Menzies of Gladwin and Wayne Lankford of
Dickson, Tennessee. He was predeceased by one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald
and Francis (Kress) Bacon; two daughters, Betty Jane Menzies and Barbara Ellen
Lankford; four brothers, Leon, Marion, Wally and Frank Bacon; and two sisters,
Ester Puttman and Opal Jenkins. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, August 31 with Rev. Wayne Lankford officiating. Burial took place
at MICHAEL
J. BAILEY (21 JAN 1958 - 29 JAN 1986) Michael
J. Bailey, 28, of Bellaire and formerly of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, in
Besides his wife, he is survived by his
parents, Arthur and Lois Bailey of Whittemore; his grandmother, Clara Goodman
of Gladwin; and his mother-in-law, Kay Wilson of Gladwin. Services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial
was in the MICHAEL
L. BEAVER (7 APRIL 1958 - 6 JUNE 1991) Michael
L. Beaver, 33, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Chad and Matthew, at home; his mother, Mrs. Nora Naugle of Gladwin; father,
Alvin Beaver of Fruitland, Idaho; grandmother, Mrs. Beulah Boman of Gladwin;
grandfather, Elmer Boman of Midland; 4 sisters, Mrs. Beulah Mead and Mrs.
Brenda Povey of Gladwin and Mrs. Julie Pratt and Mrs. Roberta Tate of Toledo,
Ohio; and one brother, Gerald Naugle Jr. of Gladwin. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the MARIAH
NOEL BECK (26 MAY 1991 - 16 JUNE 1991) MARIAH BECK Mariah Beck, infant daughter of Kevin and Melissa
Beck, died Sunday, June 16, 1991. Arrangements are incomplete and in charge of the
Sisson- Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 6-19/1991 Column 3
Page 2. MARIAH BECK Mariah Noel Beck, infant daughter of Kevin and
Melissa Beck of North Branch, died suddenly Sunday, June 16, 1991, in the Lapeer Regional
Hospital. She was born in Lapeer on May 26, 1991. Besides her parents, she is survived by her
grandparents, Don and Linda Beck of Beaverton, Paul VanBlaircum of Clare and Sara VanBlaircum of
Farwell; great grandparents, Clara Nemeth and Ruth Beck of Howell and Jack VanBlaircum of
Interlocken, Fla. Rites were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the McClure
Cemetery with the Rev. Barney Sapp officiating. Arrangements were in charge of
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 6-26/1991 Column
4 Page 2. EUGENE
E. BECKER (1934 - 1982) BURKE
ARTHUR BEEBE (1 JULY 1927 - 25 JAN 2000) Burke
A. Beebe, 72, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home. Born July 1, 1927 in Besides his wife he is survived by one son,
Lloyd and grandsons, Lloyd and Michael; one
daughter, Darlynn and husband Lynn Douglas and grandchildren Laura and Ryan of
Beach Park, Ill; one brother, Carl of Dundee; and three sisters, Joy Curtis of
Gladwin, Irma and husband Ted Reger of Farwell, and Clara and husband Wayne
Gairns of Auburn. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Glen and Floyd. Services were held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Sisson Funeral
Home, Gladwin, with Jerome Frandle and Shane Brown officiating. Burial was in JOSEPH
BENSON (24 FEB 1844 - 13 NOV 1919) Joseph
Benson of Gladwin township died Thursday, Nov. 13, 1919, at his farm in Gladwin
township, where he has been a resident 15 years. He was born in MARGARET
BENSON (1849 - 1920) EMMA
V. (HEATH) BERG (28 DEC 1905 - MARCH 1989) Emma
V. Berg, 83, of Antler Arms, Gladwin, died Saturday, March 18, 1989, in the
Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a short illness. Born in Surviving are one son, Richard of Gladwin;
one brother, Orval of Gladwin; one sister, Velma Joslin of Gladwin; one
grandchild and one great grandchild. A son, Ronnie, preceded her in death.
Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev.
Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the RICHARD
W. BERG (11 APRIL 1933 - 29 NOV 2004) Richard
W. Berg, 71, of Gladwin, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, at St. Mary's Hospital in
Surviving him are his wife, Virginia;
daughter, Karen and Brad Perry of Laingsburg; grandchildren, Cody and Lindsay
Boyer; and step-grandchildren, Chesley and Brittney Perry. He was preceded in
death by a brother, Ronnie Berg. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at
the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home from
6-8. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/2004 Column - 1 Page - 7 ROBERT
J. BERG (10 JAN 1907 - 27 NOV 1982) Robert
J. Berg, 75, of Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Richard of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Walter of Toledo, Ohio and Edwin of Detroit; 2
sisters, Mrs. Elsie Jones of Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was
in the HARRY
S. BLACKWELL (17 FEB 1926 - 5 JAN 1991) Harry
S. Blackwell, 64, of 1395 Dutcher Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 1921, at
his home after a long illness. Born in Piscataway, N. J., Feb. 17, 1926, he
moved to Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
step-sons, Alan Thomas of Colorado and Donald Thomas of Wixom; 3
step-daughters, Mrs. Barbara Samarziya of Novi, Karen Thomas of Garden City and
Mrs. Cathline David of Belleville; his step-mother, Mrs. Nelia Blackwell of
Tennessee; 2 brothers, Rex of New Jersey and Max of Rogersville, Tenn.; one
sister, Mrs. Faye Shackly of Aloha, Ore.; 3 half-sisters, Mrs. Georgiann Cox,
Mrs. Gayle Payne and Bobbie Blackwell of Tennessee; a step-sister, Mrs. Ira
Jean Levine of Florida; 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Thomas Risch officiated and burial was in
the CARL
E. BLANK (1 APRIL 1911 - 7 JAN 1999) Carl
E. Blank, 84, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 1996. Born April 1, 1911 in
Gladwin, he resided in Gladwin most of his life. Mr. Blank retired from Dow
Chemical in 1968 after 20 years. He was a member of the Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Fred and wife Helen of Saginaw, and Ronald and wife Cheryl of Davison; 2
daughters, Norma and husband William Foor of Bentley, and Sharon and husband
Matthew Kramer of Bentley; one brother, Harold of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Evelyn
Lesser of Bay City, Hazel Norris of Gladwin, and Geraldine Gerhauser of Bay
City; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3
brothers and 3 sisters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today
(Wednesday) from the FREDERICK
C. BLANK (1 OCT 1941 - 3 APRIL 2005) Frederick
C. Blank, Frederick C. Blank, 63, of Gladwin, passed away Sunday, April 3 at
his home. Fred was born Oct. 1, 1941 in Gladwin to Carl and Doris (Hoffman)
Blank. He graduated from Although
blind since age 19, Fred would tackle any challenge put before him. His ministry
in music was a blessing to many. He always said, I never walk alone. I always
walk with Jesus. Fred was not blind, he just couldnt see with his eyes. He
was a devoted and loving husband, father and son. Surviving
are his wife, Helen; one son, William Martin Blank of Services
will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor
Darren Greenfield will officiate. Burial will be in MARIE
(MERKLE) BLANK (23 JUNE 1917 - 24 SEP 2005) Marie
Blank, 88, of Gladwin, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at the MidMichigan
Medical Center-Midland. She was born June 23, 1917, in Gladwin, to Henry and
Laticia Hetherington Merkle. She married Harold Blank, April 23, 1934, in
Wagarville. She had lived in Gladwin all her life, and was a member of the She is survived by her sons, Bernard and
Lois Blank of Orion, and Gerald and Linda Blank of Saginaw; her daughter Joyce
and Duane Cameron of Gladwin; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 17
great-great grandchildren; and sister, Viola Cronk of Gladwin. She was
predeceased by her two sisters, Annie Smith and Selma Brown. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home
in Gladwin, today from 2 to 8 p.m. Midland Daily News dated 09/26/20005 Column
1-3 Page - B 10. ARTHUR
H. BLOCK (3 AUG 1888 NOV 1945) SERVICES HELD FOR ARTHUR BLOCK Arthur H. Block, 57, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Clark, in Detroit, after an illness of three months.
Funeral services were held in Detroit on Friday at 8 p.m., at at 1 p.m.
Saturday at the Reigle Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial took place in the
McClure cemetery. Rev. C. F. Olin officiated. Mr. Block was born on August 3, 1888, in California,
Missouri. Coming to live in Gladwin county in 1912, he moved to Detroit in
1925. He was a member of the Skeels Baptist church. He was employed as foreman
of Arvey Corporation, in Detroit. Surviving are two sons, Dolliver, of Gladwin and
Arthur H., Jr., Air Cadet in the U.S. Army; one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Clark, of
Detroit; two brothers, Charles Block, of Riverside, California and Samuel, of
California, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Rohrbach and Mrs. Malinda
Rohrbach, both of California, Missouri. Mrs. Block preceded her husband in
death in November, 1941. Gladwin County Record dated 11-7/1945 Column 3 Page
-1. ELEANOR
MAY BLOCK (9 SEP 1919 - 5 AUG 1921) Friday evening at 4:30 oclock surrounded by
sorrowing loved ones little Eleanor May Bloch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Bloch, closed her eyes forever upon the scenes of earth and passed into a
dreamless sleep, which we call death, after 10 days illness. Thus ended the
short life of this little one who had filled the hearts of parents, brother and
sister with much love and affection Little Eleanor was born Sept. 9, 1919, and
departed this life Aug. 5, 1921, aged one year 10 months and five days. She
leaves to mourn her loss, her parents, brother Dolliver and sister Lois. All
was done that loving hands and medical aid could do, but God saw fit to call
her to rest. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at McClure church
by Rev. Ford and the body was laid to rest in McClure cemetery. Sleep on, sweet babe, and take they rest; For God
called thee away when he thought best. Gladwin County Record dated 8-11/1921
Column 4 Page 5. FLORA
E. (HOWARD) BLOCK (21 OCT 1888 30 OCT 1941) SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ARTHUR BLOCK Mrs. Arthur Block, former resident of Butman
township, died at her home in Detroit, October 30, 1941. Mrs. Flora Block was
born October 21, 1888 in California, Missouri and in September of 1909 she
married Arthur Block and to them were born four children. One daughter, Eleanor
preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Block move to Michigan and settled on their
farm in Butman township where they lived until 1925 when they moved to Detroit. Surviving are her husband and three children,
Dolliver of Gladwin, Arthur, Jr. and Mrs. Ernest Clark of Detroit, also one
brother Herman Howard of California, Missouri. Funeral services were held at the Peters Funeral
Parlors in Detroit Monday at 9 a.m., conducted by Rev. E. J. Palmer of Detroit.
The body was brought to Gladwin and services were held at Rogers Funeral Home
at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. E. J. Palmer, assisted by Rev. Claire F. Olin of
Skeels Baptist Church. Interment was in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 11-5/1941 Column 2 Page 1. DAVID
J. BOOK (1943 - 1999) THRESIA
V. (HATCH) BOYD (15 APRIL 1902 - 20 FEB 1973) Mrs. Thresia V. Boyd, 70, of Gladwin, died Tuesday,
Feb. 20, at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in West
Branch on April 15, 1902, she had lived in Gladwin County 50 years. The former
Thresia Hatch, she was married to Walter Boyd on April 15, 1949, in Ohio. Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Liela Renner and one son, Wilbur Frank, both of Pontiac; one
brother, John Hatch of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Hutson and Mrs.
Nellie Reby of Gladwin and Mrs. Letty Coke of Lincoln Park; three
granddaughters and one great granddaughter. Rites were held Friday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home. The Rev. C. C. Howe officiated and burial was in the McClure
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-21/1973 Column 5 Page 2. WALTER
E. BOYD (27 OCT 1909 - 15 NOV 1974) Walter
E. Boyd, 65, of Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gillian
Ferguson of ALIDA
EDNA " Arrived
in Gladwin in 1888. Mrs. Alida Vanest Breault, wife of Stewart
Breault, passed away at their home in Gladwin township, Monday. Mrs. Breault had been in poor health for two
years and had been sent home from Mrs. Breault was born near the The family have the sympathy of the whole
community in their sad bereavement. Gladwin County Recod dated 04-13/1916
Column - 4 Page - 5 EDNA
G. (BABCOCK) BREAULT (3 APRIL 1917 - 17 OCT 2002) Edna
G. Breault, 85, of Gladwin passed away at home Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002
following a long illness. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Mary
(Simpson) Babcock April 3, 1917 in Edna worked in a variety of fields
throughout her life in the tri-city area, including careers as a shipyard
electrician during World War II, a dairy farmer, seamstress, nanny and
homemaker. For the past 30 years, Edna has enjoyed
visiting her cabin on Lake Nipigon in Her husband of 68 years, Edward of Gladwin,
survives her. Other survivors include sister, Iva Pansy Ritchie of Wildwood, Michigan;
and nieces and nephews, Jeanitta and Delton Roach, both residing in Florida,
Tom Babcock of Gladwin, and Mike Babcok of Alma. Her parents, sister Elva Roach, and brother
Donald Babcock preceded her in death. Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 20 and funeral
services were held Monday, Oct. 21 at the Gladwin Chapel with Pastor Stanley
Sampson officiating. Burial took place in EDWARD
H. BREAULT (26 DEC 1914 - 15 JULY 2006) Edward Breault, 91, of Gladwin, passed away
July 15, 2006 at Edna Mae's Leisurely Living in Gladwin after a short illness.
He was born Dec. 26, 1914 to John and Martha Breault in Gladwin. He was a
self-employed carpenter and a lifetime resident of He is survived by one brother, Francis
"Bud" Breault of Funeral services were held Monday, July 17,
2006 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Pastor Stanley Sampson officiated.
Gladwin E.
STEWART BREAULT (23 JAN 1852 - 22 NOV 1941) FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD FOR EDWARD BREAULT Funeral services were held for Edward
Stewart Breault of Gladwin township Monday, November 24th at the Mrs. Breault preceded her husband in death
April 10, 1916, also one daughter, Mrs. Edna Lennon December 13, 1938. Six
children survive, four sons, Stanley, Murnie and John of Gladwin township
Edward of Edenville and two daughters, Mrs. Oney Hetherington of Gladwin
township and Mrs. Walter Kerns of Secord township, 53 grandchildren and 38
great grandchildren, one brother, Jacob Albert of Gladwin and one sister, Mrs.
Annie Hinchey of Shannonville. Rev. L. J. Washmuth officiated at the services
and interment was in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1941
Column - 6 Page - 1 FRANK
ELDON BREAULT (1920 - 9 OCT 1921) Frank
Eldon, aged one year, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Breault of Gladwin township,
died Oct. 9 with broncho-pneumonia. Services were held at the McClure churh
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. E. E. Ford. Burial in
McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-13/1921 Column - 3 Page - 4 GEORGE
D. BREAULT (19 DEC 1921 - 11 JAN 1995) George
D. Breault, 73, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995 at Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
George Jr. of Gladwin, and Darwin and wife Vicky of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Jill
and husband Patrick Rosin of Gladwin, and Laurel Breault of Gladwin; 3
brothers, William of Gladwin; Wilbur of South Lyon, and Ralph of Gladwin; 7
sisters, E. Marion Klein, Donna Matthews, Ethel Nickless, Alna Brown, Nellie
Grey and Coral Brokoff, all of Gladwin, and Vivian Neubauer of South Euclid,
Ohio. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday from
the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin, with the Rev. Father Ed Bennett
officiating. Memorial may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area or the Gladwin
Athletic Association. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1995 Column - 2 Page -
6 JOHN
BREAULT (3 AUG 1895 - 10 DEC 1982) John
Breault, 87,of Surviving are 4 sons, Edward and Franklin of
Gladwin, Harold of Midland and Francis of Holiday, KENNETH
BREAULT (14 NOV 1915 - 22 SEP 1993) KENNETH BREAULT Kenneth Breault, 77, of 310 E. Grout St., Gladwin,
died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1993 in the Mid Michigan Regional Center,
Gladwin. He was born in Gladwin, Nov. 14, 1915, and had spent his lifetime here.
Mr, Breault was a pipe fitter for Dow Chemical Co. and retired in 1977. Mr. Breault and the former May Havens were married
May 6, 1941, in Anaconda, Mont. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Michael of Battle Creek; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Pat) Reader of Beaverton; 2
brothers, Edward and Wayne of Gladwin; one sister, Evelyn Friesen of Gladwin; 5
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A brother. Grant, preceded him in death. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hail
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Roberts officiated and burial was In the
McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 9-29/1993 Column
4 Page 2. MARTHA
(KLEFOTH) BREAULT (4 APRIL 1896 - 2 JAN 1982) Mrs.
Martha M. Breault, 85, of Besides her husband, she is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Elenor) Ellis of Gladwin; 4 sons, Edward and Franklin of
Gladwin, Harold of Midland and Francis of Holiday, Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from
Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was
in the MAY
(HAVENS) BREAULT (20 JUNE 1920 - 8 FEB 1995) MAY BREAULT May Breault, 74, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 8,
1995 at the MidMichlgan Regional Medical Center-Midland following a short
illness. Born June. 20, 1920 in Red Deer. Alberta, Canada, she moved to Gladwin in 1943 from Montana. Mrs. Breault was
employed by Standish Products until she retired in 1976. The former May Havens married Kenneth
Breault May 6, 1941 in Anaconda, Mont. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1993.
Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Reader of Beaverton; 1 son, Michael
and wife Eleanor of Battle Creek; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Hall
Funeral Home. Gladwin chapel with the Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial
was in the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy
may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-15/1995 Column 1 Page 6. MURNIE
LAVERNE BREAULT (1 OCT 1886 - 11 JAN 1972) Murnie
Breault, 85, of Survivors are five sons, Max of Gladwin,
Murnie Laverne of ALVA
BROOKS (8 FEB 1889 - 13 FEB 1957) SERVICES HELD FOR ALVA BROOKS SUNDAY Alva Brooks, 68, a Butman Township resident, passed
away last Wednesday at the Clare General Hospital after an illness of one week.
He was born in Iosoc County on February 8, 1889, the son of Violetta and Robert
Brooks and had lived in Gladwin County all his life. His occupation was
farming. Mr. Brooks had never married. His survivors are his mother, Mrs. Violetta Brooks;
and one sister, Mrs. Alta Martz of Gladwin. One brother, Joseph, is deceased. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home. Elder Alvin Pendleton was the officiating clergyman. Burial
was in McClure Cemetery with Del Raymond Kenneth Horton, Glen Murray, Henry
Harmon, David Schuler and Raymond Augustine as pallbearers. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-20/1957 Column 4 Page 1. JOSEPH
BROOKS (9 FEB 1891 - 2 MARCH 1917) BROOKS---Joseph Brook was born in Gladwin
township Feb. 9, 1891, and died at Hurley hospital, About two years ago they moved to Besides his immediated family he leaves to
mourn, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks, one brother, Alvah Brooks, at
home, one sister, Mrs. Elta Dutcher, of Gladwin, four uncles, five aunts, and
grandparents. The body was brought to Gladwin and funera services were held at
the McClure church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Burt of ROBERT
A. BROOKS (14 SEP 1862 - 28 DEC 1932) Robert A. Brooks died December 28, 1932, at
his home in Besides his wife,, he leaves one son Alvah,
and 1 daughter, Mrs. Ben Dutcher, on VIOLETTA
ANN (CRONK) BROOKS (25 APRIL 1869 - 26 APRIL 1964) MRS.
BROOKS 95, PASSES Mrs.
Violetta Brooks, of GEORGE
ELBERT BROWN (22 OCT 1879 3 MARCH 1938) G.
E. BROWN DIES Funeral
services were held at the McClure church for George Elbert Brown Monday
afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Joseph VanDerveer of Hillman. Burial was
at McClure cemetery. Mr.
Brown died Saturday morning, March 5, at his home in Gladwin township after an
illness of six years. He was born in Fayette county, Ohio, December 22, 1879.
While a very small boy with his parents he moved to VanWert county, Ohio. He
married Hannah Elizabeth Emrick September 28, 1901. Four sons and three
daughters were born. They came to Gladwin county March 9, 1910, and settled on
their present farm in Pleasant Valley. Mrs. Brown died February 3, 1916. He
was married January 16, 1918, to Mrs. Gertrude Archer, who died September 5,
1922. During
the last five years he has been confined to his bed by illness and cared for by
his faithful step daughter, Miss Pauline Archer, and by his son and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Brown, who have worked the farm. Late
in life Mr. Brown desired to become a Christian. He asked his family to gather
with him and to call a minister who came and helped him to find his Savior.
After this he testified that he had found Christ, and was rejoicing in His
forgiving love. A
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hoskinson died February 3, 1930. Besides his
stepdaughter, Miss Pauline Archer, he leaves to mourn four sons and two
daughters, Virgil and Dallis, of Midland, Harold and (Goldie) Mrs. Clark Elwood
of Pontiac, Clarence at home, and (Wilameta) Mrs. Ronald Perry of Midland; two
brothers, C. W. Brown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Beryl Brown of Melrose, Ohio,
and Mrs. Grace Davison of Chelsea, Michigan; and 13 grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 3/09/1938 Column - 6 Page - 5 -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Noted
in Gladwin County Record 3/9/1938: Mrs. E. E. Woods, Mrs. Ben Nickless, Howard
Emrick and Mrs. George Martin of Midland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Emrick and attended the funeral of their uncle, George Elbert Brown. HANNAH
ELIZABETH (EMRICK) BROWN (1 AUG 1881 - 3 FEB 1916) Hannah
Elizabeth, wife of Elbert Brown, departed this life Feb. 3, 1916. Mrs. Brown
was born in Auglaize county, She was converted to God Feb. 22, 1902. She
joined the Methodist church and was ever a faithful and loving wife and mother.
She was at peace with her Savior during the last days of her life. Her husband, Elbert Brown, her children,
Virgil, Harold, Norma, Goldie, Dallas, Clarence and Willametta, with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Emrick Sr., three sisters, Erma Emrick, Mrs. Ida
Nickless and Mrs. Edna Foor, all of this place; five brothers, Philip, George,
Arnold and Harvey of Gladwin county and Elbert Emrick of Detroit are left to
mourn her loss, also many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 6,
1916, at 2 p.m. at McClure, conducted by Rev. D. E. Wade. Interment in McClure
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-10/1916 Column - 4 Page - 5 KATHLEEN
G. (SYLVESTER) BROWN (28 NOV 1913 26 JAN 1976) Mrs. Kathleen G. Brown, 60, of North M-30, Gladwin,
died Monday, Jan. 26, at the Midland Hospital Center following an illness of
five weeks. Born in Detroit on November 28, 1915, she came to Gladwin County in
1968 from Madison Heights. The former Kathleen Sylvester, she was married to
Harold Brown on April 4, 1942, in Allen Park. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
brothers, Louis and John Sylvester of Detroit; and two sisters, Mrs. Beverly
Bickford of Hazel Park and Mrs. Mary Jane Hagarman of Southgate. Services will be held Thursday at 11:15 a.m. from
the Sacred Heart Church in Gladwin. The Rev. Father Joseph Castanier will
officiate and burial will be in the McClure Cemetery. A Wake service will be
held at 9 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-28/1976 Column 4 Page 2. Lawrence
R. Brown, 78, of Gladwin, passed away Thursday, June 22 at his residence
following a brief illness. He was born in He
is survived by one sister-in-law, MaryAnn Brown of Royal Oak; nieces and
nephews, Laural Breault, Jill Rosin and George Breault all of Gladwin, Darwin
Breault of Hillsdale, Mark Brown of Detroit and Paula Brown of Nebraska; and
all of his friends and neighbors in the Four Season Sub Division. A
funeral service was held Monday, June 26 at Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Mary
Jo Schuetz presiding with burial in ELLA
M. BUGBEE (1877 - 1948) LULA
B. BUNTON (23 MAY 1908 - 2 AUG 1995) LULA B. BUNTON Lula B. Bunton, 87, of Gladwin and formerly of
Pontiac, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1995 at Mid- Michigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. She was
born May 23, 1908 in Ramseytown, N.C. The former Lula Atkins married James Bunton Nov. 3,
1925 in Johnson City, Term. He preceded her in death Oct 18. 1934. Surviving are one son, Dwight of Gladwin; 2
daughters, Anita Bunton of Roscommon, and Betty Bunton of Ortonville; 8 grandchildren and 6
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, James in March 1992
and Norman in May 1992; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Rites were held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday from the
Sisson FuneralHome in Gladwin with the Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Burial
was in the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 8-9/1995
Column 4 Page 2. C'S HILARY
CAMPBELL (18 OCT 1979 - 5 FEB 1980) Hilary
Campbell, 3 months old, of KENNETH
R. CAMPBELL, SR (7 SEP 1924 - 12 APRIL 1994) Kenneth
R. Campbell Sr., 69, of 515 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 12, 1994, at
his home after a short illness. He was born in Besides his wife, he is survived by a son,
Kenneth Jr. of Gladwin; a daughter, Sally Campbell of Gladwin; 2 brothers,
Thomas of Clio and Earl of Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Deane Wyllys will officiate and
burial will be in the A veteran of World War II. IDA
R. (SNAY) CANN (25 DEC 1872 - 19 AUG 1955) Mrs. Ida R. Cann, 82, of Hockaday, passed
away in Among her survivors are six daughters, Mrs.
Mary Babcock, and Mrs. Pearl Young of Gladwin, Mrs. Viletta Johnson of
Harrison, Mrs. Alice Stuhr of Rhodes, Mrs Mabel Mosher of Jackson and Mrs. Adel
Kroening of Bay City; two sons, Winfirth of Culver, Minn., and Richard of
Jackson; a brother, Frank Snay of California. A son and her husband preceded
her in deat Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00
p.m. at the Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Truman S. Lowell officiating.
Burial was in the McClure cemetery. Her grandsons were pallbearers. Gladwin
County Record dated 08-24/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1 RICHARD
CANN (15 MARCH 1865 - 1947) SERVICES
HELD SUNDAY FOR BUTMAN RESIDENT Funeral services were held Sunday at the Surviving him besides his wife, Ida are two
sons Winfred of Newberry, Richard Lewis at home, six daughter, Mrs. Charles
Babcock of Buckeye topwnship, Mrs Wilmer Young of Butman, Mrs. Letta Hill of
Harrison, Mrs. Geo. Stuhr of Rhodes, Mrs. Frank Mosher of Mt. Pleasant, Ms. Lee
Kroening of Flint one brother, Abram of Arthur, Ontario, 22 grand children and
14 great grand children. Rev. L. Richmond conducted the services with burial in
EARL
T. CARD (10 SEP 1916 27 NOV 1960) EX-GLADWIN MAN DIES IN OIL TANK Earl T. Card, of Sterling, 44, a former Gladwin
County resident, was drowned Sunday in a 12-foot deep tank of crude oil in the
Adams township (Arenac County) oil field. Card, an oil field checker, was
trying to get his work done in advance so he could leave on a deer hunt. He was
checking on pumping and treating of crude oil when he fell through the rusty
top of the tank. His wife reported to sheriffs offices at 4:45 a.m.
Sunday that he was missing. The broken rusty tank top and his body were
discovered at 5:30 a.m. A derrick on an oil field truck was used to pull the
body out. Sheriff Edward Bessinger, of Standish, said Card
likely found it impossible to swim to the side of the big tank since the oil is
lighter than water, and that Card also would have been overcome immediately by
the fumes from the crude oil in the enclosed tank. Funeral services were held today (Wednesdy) at 2
p.m. at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Sterling. The Rev. C. R. Johnson
officiated and burial was in the McClure cemetery in Gladwin. Mr. Card was born Sept. 10, 1916, in Gladwin County.
He had worked in oil fields since he was a young man and for the past 18 years
was employed by the Wicklund Oil Development Co. He was married to Leota Hoop in Gladwin Nov. 25,
1939. He is the son-in-law of Mrs. Lon Bisel, of Gladwin. Survivors are his
widow; two sons, Earl and Elisha, both of Sterling; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara
Ruse, of Sterling; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Card, of Au Train, Mich.;
three brothers, Joseph of Au Train, Homer of Chicago and Archie of Howell; and
one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Carbeno, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated
11-30/1960 Column 8 Page 1. FLORENCE
LEOTA CARD (12 APR 1918 16 OCT 1982) FLORENCE CARD Florence Leota Card, 64, of Sterling, died
Saturday, Oct. 16, at her home. Born on April 12, 1918, in Lima, Ohio, she
moved to Michigan in 1930. She was a member of the Sterling Wesleyan Church. The
former Florence Hoop, she was married to Earl Card of Gladwin, on November 25, 1939.
He preceded her in death November 27, 1960. Surviving are her mother, Edith Bisel of Sterling;
one daughter, Barbara Ruse of Sterling; 2 sons, Earl of Sterling and Elisha of
Dearborn Heights; one sister, Clarabell Cann of Taylor; 9 grandchildren and 2
great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Sterling
Wesleyan Church. The Rev. Gerald Ware officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery,
Gladwin. Arrangements were in charge of the R. 0. Savage Funeral Home,
Standish. Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1982 Column 3 Page 2. WILLIAM
JAMES CHRISTIAN (5 JAN 2002 - 5 JAN 2002) MARGARETTE
E. (WEAMER) CHRISTY (25 APR 1909 16 JUNE 1990) Margarette E. (Chris) Christy, 81, of 1695 W. Wirtz
Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, June 16,1990, in St. Mary's Medical Center,
Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Homer City, Pa., April 25, 1909, she
moved to Gladwin County in 1973 from Belleville. Mrs. Christy was a registered nurse
and retired from Wayne County General Hospital in 1973. She graduated in 1939
from the Maryland State Nursing School. She was a member of the Wooden Shoe
United Methodist Church. The former Margarette Weamer, she was married to William
Christy in June 1938, in Brooklyn, N. Y. He preceded her in death March
15,1987. Surviving are 3 brothers, Eugene of Homer City, Pa., Otyn of Oregon
and Clarence of San Francisco, Calif.; and 4 sisters, Winifred Davis of Homer
City, Pa., Isabelle Carliss of Oregon, Fern Schatzman of Hallettsville, Texas
and June Mases of Youngstown, Ohio. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was
in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-20/1990 Column 5 Page
2. WILLIAM
J. CHRISTY (1908 - 1987) MARY
ANN (LEATON) MRS.
MARY CLIFTON Mary A., wife of Thomas Clifton, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Cronk on the Secord road, Tuesday at 2 p.m.
with a cancer, Deceased was aged 67 years and 12 days, and was born in Note:
Should say: She was survived by: Mrs. Marshall (Anna Marie) Cronk & Mrs.
Fred (Louisa) Secord. THOMAS
THOMAS CLIFTON Thomas Clifton, father of Mrs. Marshall Cronk, died
at Traverse City Tuesday. Remains will be brought here for interment in McClure
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-25/1912 Column - 5 Page - 1. ALMA
M. (BROKA) CLORE (18 APRIL 1914 - 24 MARCH 2004) Alma
Clore, age 89, of Gladwin died March 24 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
following a long illness. She was born April 18, 1914 in Hope to Daniel and
Anna (Ashbrook) Broka. She lived in Surviving are daughters-in-law Madeleine
Clore of Hazel Park, and Carolyn Clore of Durand; several grandchildren,
Great-grandchildren and Great-great-grandchildren; sisters Marie Clark of
Illinois, Luella Broka of Beaverton, Clara Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn., and
Norma Jean Lakso of Midland; and brothers James Broka of Coleman, and Lloyd
Broka of Gladwin. She was predeceased by her husband; sons
Richard Clore, William Clore and Donald Clore; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 27 at Hall Funeral Home in
Gladwin, with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial took place at CHARLES
R. CLORE, SR (25 SEP 1924 - 13 NOV 1987) Charles
R. Clore Sr., 63,of Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Charles, Calvin and Clifford of Gladwin; one daughter, Peggy Pribbernow of
Terrell, Texas; 4 brothers, Bill, Jim, George and Lloyd of Gladwin; 4 sisters,
Freda Hannah of Birch Run, Elsie Velez of East Detroit and Mildred Fox of
Gladwin; 5 grand-daughters. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in
the CORRECTION In the obituary of Charles Clore Sr. last
week, the name of a sister was unintentionally left out. The sister is Juanita
Campbell of Gladwin. Also his son Clifford is from DONALD
D. CLORE (21 JULY 1938 - 17 FEB 1998) DONALD D. CLORE Donald D. Clore, 59, of Durand, died Tuesday, Feb. 17,
1998 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso after a short illness. Born July
21, 1938 in Gladwin, he lived in Durand 29 years and previously lived in
Gladwin. Donald married the former Carolyn Porter, July 5, 1969 in Midland. He
was self employed as a finish carpenter. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Sara
and husband Kenneth Cameron of Gladwin, Cindy Clore of Lupton, and Donna Clore
of Durand; his parents, Jim and Alma Clore of Gladwin; two brothers, Bill of Ferndale, and Richard
of Beaverton; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Mathew Place officiating. Burial was in McClure
Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 2-25/1998 Column 6 Page 2. Surviving
are her sister, Margaret Fries of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her sisters, Geraldine Sheets, Betty Muma, and Arlene
Corlew; and her brother, Milton Fiser, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, March 31 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will take
place at GERTRUDE
"TRUDE" CLORE (8 MARCH 1934 - 27 FEB 1994) Gertrude
(Trude) Clore, 59, of 1746 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 1994,
in the
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center. Midland, after a long illness. She was bom
in St. Lambrecht, Austria, March 8, 1934. She was a waitress at Richeys and
Treasure Island in Saginaw and Gladwin Heights Golf Course in Gladwin. She was
also a former member of the YMCA in Saginaw. The
former Gertrude Plank, she was married to Jerry Clore on Aug. 10, 1968, in
Saginaw. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Kevin of Phoenix,
Ariz., Mark and Christopher of Bay City; one brother, Josef Plank of Austria; 3
sisters, Therasia Weilharter, Augustinia Preis and Roswetha Rabitsch, all of
Austria; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and 2
sisters. Rites
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The
Rev. Father Jules Spleet will officiate and burial will be in the McClure Cemetery.
The Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may
be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area or the Pardee Foundation of Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-2/1994 Column 4 Page 2. JERRY
WESLEY CLORE (2 JAN 1937 - 5 APRIL 2006) Jerry
Wesley Clore, 69, of Surviving
him are three sons, Kevin Wesley Clore of KATHY
LYNN CLORE (13 NOV 1970 - 13 NOV 1970) RITES
HELD FOR INFANT DAUGHTER Kathy Lynn Clore, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Clore, of Swartz Creek, died following birth Friday, Nov. 13, at LLOYD
H. CLORE (26 JUNE 1919 - 5 MAY 1993) Lloyd
H. Clore, 73, of 636 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Wednesday, May 5, 1993, in St.
Mary's Mr. Clore and the former Bernice Snider were
married Feb. 27, 1993, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Peter of Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Michael of Battle Creek; 3 daughters, Mrs. Duke
(Nancy) Masse of Hessel, Carol Clore of Dearborn and Rosann Sedlarick of
Albion; 3 step-sons, Jake Snider of Clio, Sp. 6 Carl Snider of South Carolina
and James Snider of Clare; 4 step-daughters, Janice Gillis of Huntsville, Ala.,
Arlene Castleman of Clio, Donna Dennis of Gladwin and Barbara Dennis of Rhodes;
2 brothers, James and George of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Freda Hannah of Birch Run,
Elsie Velez of Detroit, Mildred Fox and Juanita Campbell of Gladwin; 25
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2
brothers, Floyd (Bill) and Charles Clore. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Julius Spleet officiated
and burial was in the OTHENAL
"JIM" CLORE (29 OCT 1911 - 27 JUN 1998) Othenal
(Jim) Clore, 86, of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 27, 1998 at MidMichigan
Medical Center-Gladwin after a short illness. Born Oct. 29, 1911 in Besides his wife he is survived by two sons,
Richard and wife Marlynn of Beaverton, and William and wife Madeline of Hazel
Park; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Clore of Durand; three sisters, Elsie Velez
of East Detroit, Freda Hannah of Birch Run, and Juanita Campbell of Gladwin; 14
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son,
Donald, Feb. 17 of this year; four brothers, Floyd (Bill), George, Lloyd, and
Charles; and two sisters, Mildred Fox and Clara Clore. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating.
Burial was in RICHARD
J. CLORE (17 OCT 1940 - 19 APRIL 2001) Richard
J. Clore, 60, of Besides
his wife he is survived by his mother, Alma Clore of Gladwin; one brother,
William of Hazel Park; one sister-in-law, Carolyn Clore of Durand; and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Clore, June 27,
1998; and one brother, Donald, Feb. 17, 1998. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Donald
Haskell officiating. Burial was in JAMES
S. CONDON (1854 - 1921) LOUISA
(BEACH) CONDON (1861 - 1906) RANEY
F. CRANDALL (23 FEB 1954 - 30 SEP 2000) Raney F.
Crandall, 46, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000. Born Feb. 23, 1954 in Besides
his wife he is survived by one son, Lawrence Crandall, at home; four daughters,
Elaine Crandall of Services
will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with
Pastor Tim Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Cripps---Mrs. Harvey Cripps died at her home at
Hockaday, Sept. 29. She was born in Saginaw county Feb. 28, 1884 and was aged
32 years, 7 months and 1 day. She came to Gladwin in her childhood, and was
married to Harvey Cripps Dec. 20, 1906. Five children were born to them. She was a patient sufferer for seven months and
passed away leaning on the strong arm that never fails. She was brought from
Saginaw July 1 to the home of his parents, where she was well cared for during
the last few weeks of her illness. She is survived by her husband, five children, her
parents, seven brothers, four sisters and a host of relatives. Funeral services
were held Sunday morning at 10:30 at the Free Methodist church at Hockaday,
conducted by Rev. Hygema. Interment in McClure cemetery. I know not what the future hath of marvel or
surprise. Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. And so beside the silent sea I wait the muffled oar,
No harm from Him can come to me on ocean or on shore. Gladwin County Record
dated 10-5/1916 Column 5 Page 5. ADELIA
C. (SOLDAN) CRIPPS (19 AUG 1899 - 21 OCT 1994) ADELIA S. CRIPPS Adelia C. Cripps, 95 , of 4313 N. Hockaday Rd.,
Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 21, 1994 at Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center -
Gladwin after a sudden illness. She was born Aug. 19, 1899 in Pigeon and was a
lifetime resident of Gladwin County. The former Adelia Soldan married Fern
Cripps March 22, 1919 in Flint. He preceded her in death in December 1986. She is survived by 3 sons Ronald and wife Caroline,
Victor and wife Loretta and Dewey and wife Doris, all of Gladwin; one daughter,
Joyce and husband Lyle Wray of Clio; 17
grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Adams in 1987 and a son, Lyle Max Cripps
in 1921. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial
was in the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1994
Column 1 Page 6. EMMA
P. (YOUNG) CRIPPS (10 MAY 1882 - 30 AUG 1968) SERVICES
HELD FOR EMMA CRIPPS Mrs. Emma P. Cripps, 86, died Friday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Wilson, in the Surviving are one son, Leo DeShone of FERN
R. CRIPPS (25 JUNE 1898 - 8 DEC 1986) Fern R.
Cripps, 88, of He and the former Adelia Soldan were married
March 22, 1919, in Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Helena Egts will officiate
and burial will be in the GEORGE
EDGAR CRIPPS (6 APRIL 1887 - 26 FEB 1963) SERVICES FRIDAY FOR GEO. CRIPPS George Edgar Cripps, 75, died Tuesday at the Day
Nursing Home after an illness of three years. A retired farmer, he was bonr in
Sanilac County on April 6, 1887, and came to Gladwin County as a small child
with his parents. He was married to Rebecca Soldan in Hockaday in 1913 and she
preceded him in death in 1943. On July 25, 1950, he was married to the former
Elsie Arnott in West Branch. Surviving him are his wife, Elsie; a son, Leo, of
Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Luella (Roy) Fischer, of Prudenville; a step-son,
Etrill Diller, of California; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Two children, Leroy G. and Leona Cripps, also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at
the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Alva Calkins will officiate and burial is in McClure
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-27/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1. HARVEY
NORMAN CRIPPS, SR (5 SEP 1883 - 31 AUG 1961) RITES
HELD FOR HARVEY CRIPPS, SR Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m.
at the Miner Chapel for Harvey N. Cripps, 77, of Survivors, besides his widow, include one
son, Harvey Jr., of Gladwin; five daughters, Mrs. Cora Dunning and Mrs. Nora
Justin, of Saginaw, Mrs. Ethel Naugle of Midland, Mrs Laura Justin of Flint and
Mrs. Mona Gean Wilson of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Ockerman and Mrs.
Lavina Ockerman, of Gladwin; five brothers, George, William, Archie and Fern,
of Gladwin, and Herbert of Flint; 19 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
A daughter, one sister and one brother preceded him in death. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-06/1961 Column - 4 Page - 1 Additonal
notes: LEROY
G. CRIPPS (21 MAY 1916 - 26 JUNE 1936) Rev. George Segtnan conducted services at
the Free Methodist church at Hockaday Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Leroy
Cripps. Burial was at McClure cemetery. He died Friday, June 26, in an
ambulance while on his way to Mercy hospital, LYLE
MAX CRIPPS (9 SEP 1923 - 23 SEP 1923) The body of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fern
Cripps of Flint arrived here for funeral and burial last Tuesday. The parents
accompanied the body. They have our sympathy. Gladwin County Record dated
9-27/1923 Column 5 Page 3. REBECCA
(SOLDAN) CRIPPS (24 NOV 1886 - 20 JAN 1944) MRS. GEORGE CRIPPS DIES THURSDAY Rebecca Cripps, wife of George Cripps of Hockaday,
passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 1944 at 9 a.m. She was born in
Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan, November 24, 1886, and at the time of death was
57 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was married to George Cripps on December 20,
1911. Mrs. Cripps was the mother of five children, two of whom have preceded
her in death. One daughter died in infancy, and one son, Leroy, passed away
June 24, 1936. Mrs. Cripps was a member of the Hockaday Free
Methodist Church and lived a devoted Christian Life. She was a teacher of the
Primary class in the Sunday School, president of the W.M.S. and a worker in all
the activities of the Church. She was a faithful wife and a true mother, and
the community will miss one who has been a help to all those with whom she came
in contact. Besides her husband, George Cripps, she leaves to
mourn, two sons, Pfc Etril Diller, of Camp Forest, Tullahoma, Tennessee; Cpl
Leo Cripps of Camp Gordon, Georgia; and one daughter, Mrs. Roy Fisher, of
Hockaday; four grandchildren; five brothers, Florentine Soldan of Harbor Beach;
William Soldan and Tillman Soldan of Pigeon; Amandus and Alonzo Soldan of
Flint; and two sisters, Mrs. Andy Hutson, of Swartz Creek, and Mrs. Fern Cripps
of Hockaday. Funeral services were held at the Hockaday Free
Methodist Church Sunday at 2 oclock, conducted by Rev. L. E. Richmond.
Interment was in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-26/1944 Column
6 Page 1. RUSSELL
E. CRIPPS (8 APRIL 1941 - 18 NOV 2000) Russell
E. Cripps, 59, of Harrison, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000 at He was a
hunting guide for Bears & Coons and a member of the Services
were held at 10 a.m. last Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with
Pastor Paul Schoun officiating. Burial was in WINAVAR
CRIPPS (30 JAN 1920 - 3 MARCH 1921) ANNA
MARIE ( SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. CRONK Mrs Anna Marie Cronk, 69, died at her home
in Gladwin township on Sunday, September 12. Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at the McClure Methodist church at 3 o'clock. The Rev. John Miller
and Elder Doty will officiate and burial will be in the McClure cemetery. A
prayer service will be held at the Reigle Funeral Home at 2 o'clock. Anna Marie Clifton was born on July 18,
1879, in Surviving are her husband, Marshall; two
sons, Ernest and Wayne, both of Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Altha Kline, of
Gladwin, Mrs. Eleanor Mooneyhan and Mrs. Belvia Riemenschneider, both of
Pontiac; one sister, Mrs Emma Hook, of EDNA
MARIE CRONK (7 NOV 1908 - 13 JULY 1941) EDNA
CRONK DIES IN Miss Edna M. Cronk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Marchall Cronk, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eleanor Mooneyham in Surviving Miss Cronk are her mother and
father, three sisters, Mrs. Altha Kline of Services were held at the Voorhees Funeral
Home in ERNEST
MARSHALL CRONK ( 18 NOV 1904 - 19 FEB 1987) Ernest
M. Cronk, 82, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Robert and James of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack (Barbara) Sischo and Mrs.
Franklin (Ruth) Foutch of Gladwin; one brother, Wayne; 2 sisters, Eleanor
Geroux and Belva DeGroy of Pontiac; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren
and 4 step-grandchildren. Two sisters, Altha Klein and Edna Deevey, preceded
him in death. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was
in the MARY
POLLY (VANNEST) CRONK (17 AUG 1832 - 18 MARCH 1928) MRS.
MARY CRONK Mrs. Mary Cronk died March 18, 1928, at the
home of her son, Marshall Cronk, in Gladwin township, having been in feeble
health several years. Mrs. Cronk was born at MARY
VANEST CRONK Mary Vanest Cronk passed away March 18,
1928, at the home of her son, Marshall, with whom she has been residing for the
past 28 years, being 94 years and 7 months old. She was born in Surviving her are four daughters and four
sons: Mrs. Delilah Smith of Saginaw, Mrs. Alma Russell of Saginaw, Mrs. John
Hatch of Clement, Mrs. Robert Brooks of Butman, Freeborn Cronk of Mountain
Grove, Canada, Walter Cronk of Oak Point, Washington, James Cronk of Bay City,
and Marshall Cronk of Gladwin. In addition there are 62 living grandchildren,
and eight great-great-grandchildren, a total of 110 living descendants. During
the years that she has been an invalid and deprived of her sight, she bore
patiently the suffering which was her lot, looking forward expectly to the hour
when the Lord would call her from this life, to the life which is above. We are
confident she is now absent from the body, but present with the Lord. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-12/1928 Column - 5 Page - 4 RAY
ALBERT CRONK (16 JULY 1947 - 7 JAN 1985) Ray
A. Cronk, 37, of 2374 N. M-30, Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 7, at his
home. Born in Gladwin July 16, 1947, he had spent his lifetime here. He was an
operator in the Co-Polymer Department at Dow Chemical Co. A 1966 graduate of Besides his wife, he is survived by a
daughter Christine at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cronk of Gladwin; 2
sisters, Mrs. Joyce Thurlow of Gladwin and Mrs Janet Kremsrieter of Mt.
Pleasant; and 3 step-children, Grace Warner of Farwell and Teresa and Gregory
Warner, at home. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Don Siewert will officiate
and burial will be in the ROBERT
DWAYNE CRONK (5 AUG 1929 - 5 JULY 1990) Robert
D. Cronk, 60, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Cheryl) McCulloch and Mrs. Terry (Violet) Gilbert of
Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Viola Cronk of Gladwin; one brother, James of
Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Barbara Sischo and Mrs. Ruth Foutch of Gladwin; and 3
granddaughters. His father, Ernest, preceded him in death in 1987. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial
was in the VIOLA
F. (MERKLE) CRONK (9 AUG 1909 STILL LIVING) WILLARD
MARSHALL CRONK (28 FEB 1876 - 1 FEB 1956) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MARSHALL CRONK Willard Marshall Cronk, 79, well known
Gladwin township farmer, passed away today at the Farwell Rest Home after
several weeks illness. Mr. Cronk was born Feb. 28, 1876 in Surviving are two sons, Wayne and Ernest of
Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Monneyham and Mrs. Belva Riemenschneider
of OPHRAS
Ophas
Wilton Crouch , 80, passed away Friday, March 28, 2003, at Gladwin Living
Centre following a long illness. He was born Feb. 20, 1923, in Lynn Grove, Kentucky,
to the late Will and Donie (Rogers) Crouch. He married the former Dorethy
Bacon; she survives him. Ophas grew up in Surviving
besides his wife Dorethy are his children - one son, Thomas Holiday of Gladwin;
two daughters, Patricia (Conrad) Newport of Warren and Teresa (Peter) Hnatiuk
of Royal Oak; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law,
Wilda Crouch of Funeral
Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 31 at the Sisson Funeral Home.
Pastor James Lowman officiated with burial in D'S ANN
(SCHULER) DAVID (8 JUNE 1917 - 18 OCT 2001) Ann
David, 84, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001 at She is
survived by her children: Raymond and wife, Marilynn of Gladwin, Sharon
Fitzpatrick of Gladwin, Barbara Breault of Pontiac and Vernon and wife Leona
David of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Delmer Schuler of White Lake and Ray and wife Ruth Schuler of Grant; and one
sister-in-law, Ila (Richard) Greenup of Muskegon. She was preceded in death by
one great-grandchild, four brothers and one sister. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 at the Sisson Funeral Home
with Rev. Phillip Hortop presiding with burial in DR.
DONALD J. DAVID, DVM (13 APRIL 1922 - 28 FEB 2001) Dr. Donald J. "Doc" David, DVM, 78, of Gladwin, died
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 at St. Marys Medical Center, Saginaw, following a
brief illness. His loving close friends surrounded Dr. Don at the time of his
death. Born April 13, 1922 in Clare, he was the third son of the late David and
Edith (McPhall). He graduated from Clare High School in 1940. He was then
drafted into the Army during World War II, serving in Europe where he was a
medical x-ray technician. After the war, Dr. Don went to Michigan State
University, where he obtained a degree in veterinary medicine in June 1953. He
then practiced veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri for 11 years. In
1972 he met and married Rena Schultz and together they managed a successful
veterinary practice for 20 years. They retired together in 1991. He was a
member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Surviving are
four children, Mona Clark of Midland, Steven David and Moreen David, both of
Saginaw, and Dean David of Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren; one
sister-in-law, Minnie Rodman of Gladwin; several nieces and nephews, and many
loving friends. He was preceded in death by is wife, Rena, in 1997; his
parents, Charles and Edith; and two brothers, Alton and George. Services were
held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Verity
officiating. Burial was in McClure Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Sisson Funeral home, Gladwin, was in charge of
the arrangements. Gladwin
County Record dated 03-07/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2 CLINTON DAVIS Clinton Davis, 82, of Gladwin, died Monday, Dec. 15,
1997 in Birmingham, Ala. Born Feb. 9, 1915 in Ogemaw County, he was the son of
Ransom and Bertha Ingham Davis. Clinton married the former Margaret Steadham,
June 25, 1936 in Alabama. She preceded him in death in February 1992. They
moved to Michigan in 1948 and to Gladwin in 1952. Surviving are five daughters, Bertha and husband Stephen Auer and Jeanette
and husband Calvin Kern, all of Gladwin, Enda and husband Jeffrey Felmlee of
Williamston, Martha and husband Richard Ince of Birmingham, Ala., and Donna and
husband Paul Moore of Lansing; one brother, Milton Davis of Ripton, Ala.; eight
grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers
and four sisters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday)
at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Max Rauschenberger officiating. Burial
will be in McClure Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday)
4 to 9 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 12-17/1997 Column 4 Page 2. MARGARET
E. (STEADMAN) DAVIS (14 FEB 1921 26 FEB 1992) MARGARET DAVIS Margaret E. Davis. 71, of Gladwin, died Wednesday.
Feb. 26, 1992, in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 14, 1921, in Atmore, Ala.,
and came to Gladwin County in 1948 from Saginaw. The former Margaret Steadman, she
was married to Clinton Davis on June 25, 1936. in Alabama. Besides her husband,
she is survived by 5 daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Bertha) Auer and Mrs. Calvin
(Jeannette) Kern of Gladwin, Mrs. Jeffery (Edna) Felmlee of Williamston, Mrs.
Richard (Martha) Inee of Birmingham, Ala. and Mrs. Paul (Donna) Moore of
Lansing; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Max Rauschenberger officiated and burial
was in the McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Activity Fund at the
Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Gladwin County Record dated 3-4/1992 Column 2 Page
2. JACOB
DAWN (? - 1906) DOROTHY
(LEVASSEUR) DAY (27 JULY 1919 - 23 MARCH 1984) Dorothy M. Day
(Midland Daily News, Mar. 23, 1984) Dorothy M. Day, 64,
of Gladwin, died Friday, March 23, 1984, at She was born July 27,
1919 in She was preceded in
death by a son, James, in 1977. Services
will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Gladwin. Visiting
hours begin after 4 p.m. today at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. A Rosary will be
conducted 7 pm, Sunday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in GLENN
RAYMOND DAY (23 SEP 1929 - 6 FEB 2004) Glenn
R. Day, Glenn R. Day, age 74, passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 at
Mid-MIchigan Medical Center.He was born in Gladwin on Sept. 23, 1929 to the
late Robert and Nora (Bowling) Day. He married the former Frances Bruner on May
31,1952; she survives him. He retired
after 27 years of service from Fuelgas of Gladwin. Glenn was a Charter member
of the Eagles #3292 and a member of the Surviving
besides his wife Frances are his two sons: Darrell (Deanna) Day of Gladwin and
Gary (Trudy) Day of Petosky; one daughter, Glenda (Arley) Shell of Gladwin;
Four grandchildren and three Great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert
(Betty) Day of Tawas. He was predeceased
by a grandson, Steven Shell, three sisters and five brothers. Funeral
services were held at 12 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at the Sisson Funeral
Home with Rev. Donald Smith presiding, with burial in JAMES
ELDON DAY (18 MARCH 1922 - 23 AUG 2002) James E.
Day, age 80, of Gladwin passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born in Surviving
are three sons, Frank (Theresa) Day of Canton, Dennis (Audrey) Day of
Breckenridge, and Norman (Janice) Day of Gladwin; two daughters, Nora Tucker of
London, Ontario and Linda Day of Standish; 36 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; special companion, Elouise Nettleton; guardian angel, Dawn
Tucker; and two brothers, Glenn (Fran) Day of Gladwin and Robert (Betty) Day of
Tawas. One son, James, in 1977 and three sisters and four brothers predeceased
him. Services
were held Monday at Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor James Lowman officiated, and
burial was in JAMES
RAYMOND DAY, JR (2 APRIL 1942 - 31 JAN 1977) U.S
Army Captain James Raymond Day Jr., 34, of Fountain, Colo. and formerly of
Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 31, after being struck by a truck in Castle Rock,
Colo. Born in Detroit on April 2, 1942, he was commissioned a second lieutenant
in the Army in June 1964 following his graduation from Michigan State
University. Capt. Day was in the service for 10 years and had spent two tours
in Besides his wife, he is survived by 7
children, Christopher, Susand, Jimmy, David, Colleen, Michael and Steven, all
at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Day Sr. of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Frank
of Wayne County, Dennis of Fenton and Norman of Farwell; and 2 sisters, Mrs.
Nora Tucker of Midland and Linda Day of Standish. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from
the NORA
(BOWLING) DAY (27 MARCH 1885 - 11 FEB 1951) LONG
ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. R. C. DAY Funeral services for Mrs. Robert C. Day 65,
were held this afternoon from the Hockaday Free Methodist church, with a short
prayer service at the Hall Funeral Home preceding the church service. The Rev.
E. Fogelsonger, of Mrs. Day was born on March 27, 1885, in Survivors are her husband, Robert C.; six
sons, Norman, of Warren, Edward, of Flint, Frank, of Detroit, James and Glenn,
of Wayne and Robert Jr., of Tawas City; three daughters, Mrs. Clara Doser, Mrs.
Mary Brill, and Mrs. Eleanor Young, all of Gladwin; two brothers, Elmer
Bowling, of Wyoming, West Virginia, and Com Bowling, of Jeriel, Kentucky; one
sister, Mrs. Lona Artis, of Willard, Kentucky; also 14 grandchildren. One son, Vergil, preceded his mother in
death. Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1 ROBERT
C. DAY (25 MARCH 1877 - 23 NOV 1958) RITES
WEDNESDAY FOR ROBERT DAY Robert C. Day, of Gladwin, died Sunday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Doser, following a short illness. He was
born March 25, 1877, in Survivors included six sons, Norman of
Utica, Edward of Flint, Frank of Detroit, James of Wayne, Robert Jr. of Tawas
City, and Glen of Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Clara Doser of Gladwin, Mrs.
Mary Brill of Gladwin, and Mrs. Eleanor Young of Clare; two sisters, Mrs. Lina
Adams of Nelsonville, Ohio, and Mrs. Nan Jasper of Canton, Ohio; three
brothers, Edward of Silverlake, Kansas, Arthur of Buchtel, Ohio, and Thomas of
Maysville, Kentucky; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One son
Virgil alson preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2
p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. Earl Fogelsonger will officiate and
burial will be in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1958
Column - 3 Page - 1 THOMAS
FRANK DAY (3 FEB 1935 - 5 MARCH 2006) Thomas
F. Day, Thomas F. Day, 71, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Aleda E. Lutz
VA Medical Center in He
is survived by three sons, James, Gregory (Rebecca) and Matthew Day, all of A
funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 8 at the Sisson
Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor Don Smith presiding. Burial will take
place in VIRGIL
DAY (30 MARCH 1913 - 1 NOV 1930) VIRGIL
DAY DIES AT
Virgil Day was fatally injured Friday
afternoon whe he attempted to jump over a fence on his father's farm at
Hockaday. The fence post broke, letting him fall. He was taken to Mercy hospital, He had been working in the field nearby and
had come to the house. The horses began to make trouble in his absence, and he
attempted to hurry to them. In falling he injured a kidney, but did not realize
the extent of his injuries. He died under ether, while the injured member was
being removed. Virgil Day, son of Robert and Nora Day, was
born at Virgil had a sunny disposition and was a
general favorite among the older as well as the younger people of the
community. He was a faithful worker, a loving obedient son and brother and will
be greatly missed by all. The funeral services were held in the Free
Methodist church at Hockaday by Rev. G. W. Mustard of Gladwin, assisted by the
pastor, Rev. Adin A. Davis. Interment in the McClure cemetery. Text: John 3-16.
There was a large attendance and a long procession of vehicles followed his remains
to the grave. We shall meet, but we shall miss him, There
will be one vacant chair, We shall linger to caress him, While we breath our
evening prayer. Gladwin County Record dated 11-06/1930 Column - 6 Page - 1 BOYD
W. DECKER (9 OCT 1992 - 9 OCT 1992) BOYD DECKER Boyd W, Decker, infant son of Larry and Debra Decker
of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 9, 1992, at birth in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center,
Midland. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 brothers, Bradley and Brent, at home; his
grandparents, the Rev. Win and Harriett Decker of Bridgman and Richard and Larraine Enos of
Cass City; his great grandparents, Mrs. Elsie Lathrop of Gladwin and Mabel and
Louie Severance of Akron. Private services were held and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements were in charge of
the Sisson Funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-14/1992 Column 5 Page
2. EDNA
MARIE (CRONK) DEEVEY (7 NOV 1908 - 13 JULY 1941) EDNA
CRONK DIES IN Miss Edna M. Cronk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Marchall Cronk, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eleanor Mooneyham in Surviving Miss Cronk are her mother and
father, three sisters, Mrs. Altha Kline of Services were held at the Voorhees Funeral
Home in SEARAPHANE
E. DETZLER (? - ?) GENIE
JOSIAH DOANE (9 JULY 1881 - 29 AUG 1956) SERVICES
HELD FOR G. J. DOANE Funeral services for Genie J. Doane, 75, of
Gladwin township, were held Saturday, Sept. 1 at 2 o'clock at the Miner Funeral
Home. Officiating clergymen were Milne Witbeck and Joseph Burridge. Burial was
in the McClure cemetery. Mr. Doane, a Gladwin county farmer for 48
years, died Wednesday at the Surviving are his wife, Ula, a daughter,
Mrs. Della Mackridge of ULA
IRENE DOANE (13 MARCH 1884 - 27 NOV 1978) Mrs.
Ula Irene Doane, 94, of Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clifford
(Della) Mockridge of Saginaw; 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence McKellar of Breckenridge
and Mrs. Matie Tryon of Wheeler; 2 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home.
Ray Hauenstine and Earle Newmiller officiated and burial was in the RONALD
ARTHUR DUBEY (4 SEP 1926 - 14 DEC 1963) RITES
THURSDAY FOR RONALD DUBEY Funeral services for Ronald A. Dubey, 37,
who died at Surviving are his wife, Betty; a son, James,
three daughters; Annette, Mary and Susan, all at home in LLOYD
P. DUNN (28 JULY 1928 - 4 APRIL 2005) Lloyd
P. Dunn, Lloyd P. Dunn, 76, of Gladwin, died April 4, 2005, at He
is survived by his wife, Lila Dunn of Gladwin; a daughter, Patti (Brett)
Priemer of Gladwin; a granddaughter, Angela (Daniel) Storms of Gladwin; and
Great grandchildren, Luc, Aly, Lane, Lindsey, and Zoe. He was preceded in death
by his parents; two sisters, Hazel Atkinson and Rena Siebert; and two brothers,
Walter and Mitchel Dunn. Burial will be at CLARENCE
S. DUNNING (21 MAY 1893 - 21 APRIL 1919) PASSES
AWAY AT RETURNED
FROM OVERSEAS, APRIL 2, HAVING SERVED IN FIELD ARTILLERY WENT FROM Mr. and Mrs. James Dunning of Sugar Rapids
received a telegram April 22 announcing the sad news of the death of their son,
Clarence Dunning, of pneumonia, at the base hospital at He made application for enlistment in April,
1917, but owing to physical requirements was examined three times before he was
accepted in April, 1918. He left for This is the first blue star in the Hockaday
Sugar Rapids service falg to turn to gold. Clarence was held in high esteem,
and will be greatly missed. The parents have the sympathy of a large circle of
friends. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1919 Column - 6 Page - 1 CORA
I. (CRIPPS) DUNNING (10 SEP 1906 - 20 DEC 1972) Cora
I. Dunning, 66, of Survivors include, three sons, Warren and
Dean of Saginaw, and Wayne of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Donna Southwell and
Mrs. Gwen Smith of Midland, Mrs. Colleen Schlese of Gladwin and Mrs. Kathleen
Creighton of Saginaw; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Justin of Flint, Mrs. Mona Jean
Wilson of Gladwin and Mrs. Nora Justin of Saginaw. One sister, Mrs. Ethel
Naugle and a brother, Harvey Jr., preceded her in death. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Wolroi officiated and burial was in
the FLOYD
DUNNING (10 JAN 1907 - 7 OCT 1970) SERVICES
HERE FOR EX-RESIDENT Floyd Dunning, 63, of Besides his wife, he is survived by three
sons, Warren, Wayne and Dean, of Saginaw; four daughters, Mrs. Donna Southwell
and Mrs. Gwen Smith, of Midland, Mrs. Colleen Schlese, of Gladwin and Mrs.
Kathleen Creighton, of Saginaw; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Pearl, of Gaylord, Mrs.
Beryl McIntosh, of Gladwin and Mrs. Mariam Robbins, of Midland; 28
grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from
the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jos. Trueax will officiate and burial
will be in the GRACE
NELLIE (BASE) DUNNING (13 JULY 1872 - 20 APRIL 1945) MRS.
GRACE DUNNING DIES HERE FRIDAY Services were held for Mrs. Grace Dunning,
73, of Butman township, on Monday, from the Grace Nellie Base was born in Saginaw county
July 13, 1872, and had been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 30 years.
Her husand, James Dunning preceded her in death October 29, 1937. For a number
of years Mrs. Dunning had been a correspondent of The Record, writing the Sugar
Rapid new items. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Frieda
Wesley, of JAMES
W. DUNNING (23 OCT 1865 - 29 OCT 1937) JAMES DUNNING DIES IN HOSPITAL FRIDAY Services were held at the Methodist church at
McClure Monday afternoon, November 2, conducted by Rev. G. P. Segtnan of
Hockaday Free Methodist church. Burial was at the McClure cemetery. Born October 23, 1865, in Genesee county, he died
Friday in Mercy hospital at Bay City after an illness of a few weeks. He
married Miss Grace Bose of Saginaw county. Mr. and Mrs. Dunning later came to
Gladwin county and located on a farm at Sugar Rapids, where they lived until
about four years ago when they moved to Beaverton, where they opened a gas
station on the north edge of town. He is survived by Mrs. Dunning and family. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-4/1936 Column 5 Page 4. James W. Dunning of Beaverton died at Mercy
hospital, Bay City October 31, after an illness of a few weeks. He was born in
Genesee county in 1865. In 1890 he married Miss Grace Bose. Eight children were
born, two dying in infancy, and one son, 26 years old, dying in the U.S. service
17 years ago. Surviving him are Mrs. Dunning, five children, Mrs.
Howard Wesley, Mrs. Frank Robbins and Floyd Dunning of Hockaday, Mrs. Gladys
Lee of Bay City and Mrs. Ray McIntosh of Oil City, his mother, Mrs. S. A.
Henry, 91, two brothers and two sisters, Arthur Lamb and Mrs. Will Cross of
Gladwin county; Eugene Dunning of Montrose and Mrs. Ida Stafford of Flint, and
25 grandchildren. He was a resident of Beaverton in its early days 45
years ago, and homesteaded 160 acres of land in Butman township 30 years ago.
Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dunning moved to Beaverton.
LITTA
MAY DUNNING (23 APR 1912 20 MAY 1913) Litta May Dunning youngest daughter of James and
Grace Dunning, was born April 23, 1912, and departed this life May 20, 1913,
after a lingering illness of several weeks. She is survived by her parents,
four sisters and two brothers. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Hockaday F. M.
church, Rev. W. A. Knight officiating. Interment in McClure cemetery. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. Gladwin County Record dated 5-29/1913 Column 6
Page - 1 ALFRED
ALVA DUTCHER (10 SEP 1870 - 30 AUG 1952) SERVICES
HELD FOR ALFRED DUTCHER Funeral services for Alfred A. Dutcher, 82,
were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Gladwin Methodist church. The Rev. John
Scott officiated and burial was made in the McClure cemetery. Mr. Dutcher was
born on September 10, 1870 in Shiawassee county and resided on a farm in
Hockaday for 47 years. The past five years Mr. and Mrs. Dutcher have lived in
Gladwin. She preceded him in death on June 17 of this year. He passed away on
Saturday after a two weeks illness. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Pearl
Quinn, of CARRIE
E. (BUGBEE) DUTCHER (30 AUG 1870 - 7 JUNE 1952) MRS.
DUTCHER PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie E. Dutcher,
81, were held on Monday afternoon from the Gladwin Methodist church. The Rev.
John R. Scott officiated and burial was made in the McClure cemetery. Carrie E.
Bugbee was born in Shepherd on August 30, 1870. She married Alfred Dutcher in
1892 at Hope and lived on a farm in Butman township with her family for 47
years. Mr. and Mrs. Dutcher moved to Gladwin when they retired five years ago.
She died on Saturday evening, June 7, after only one and a half days illness. Surviving are her husband, Alfred; one
daughter, Mrs. Pearl Quinn, of DONALD
A. DUTCHER (13 SEP 1927 - 29 OCT 1997) Donald
A. Dutcher, 70, of Surviving are one sister, Marie Willinsky of
FLOYD
ELWOOD DUTCHER, SR (20 FEB 1897 - 21 JUNE 1946) Floyd Elwood Dutcher, 49, passed away at his
home in Surviving are his wife, Lorene; a daughter,
Marie; three sons, Floyd Jr., and Robert at home and Donald, in the U.S. Service; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Dutcher, of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. L. V. Quinn, of GEORGE
ALBERT DUTCHER (24 MARCH 1895 - 15 DEC 1942) SERVICES
FOR GEO. DUTCHER HELD DECEMBER 18TH Services were held for George Dutcher of
Butman township Friday, December 18th, at the Hockaday Free Methodist church
with Rev. Lloyd Richmond on Hockaday officiating. Mr. Dutcher was born March
24, 1895 in Surviving are his wife, parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Dutcher of Butman township, one brother, Floyd of Detroit and a
sister, Miss Pearl Dutcher, also of LORENE
G. (MCMILLAN) DUTCHER (1899 - 1966) ROBERT
ALFRED DUTCHER (29 JULY 1932 - 18 SEP 1981) Robert
A. Dutcher, 49, of Surviving are 2 sons Robert and Albert
Fahlman of FAYETTA
DYE (23 MARCH 1904 - 1 MAY 1977) Mrs. Fayetta Dye, 73, of 648 Old M-30, Gladwin, died
Tuesday, May 3, at Gladwin Area Hospital following a 6 months illness. Born
March 23, 1904, in Hamilton Township, she was the daughter of the late William
and Mary Looker. She was married to Alton Dye, who preceded her in death in
1959, in 1928. Mrs. Dye had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 25
years. Surviving are a son, Arthur McLaughlin of Holly; a
brother, Lawrence Look of Traverse City, and step-son, Arthur Wykoff of
Gladwin; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating and burial
will be in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-4/1977 Column 4
Page 2. E'S AUGUSTA
M. EATON (4 APR 1877 19 MAY 1952) Mrs. Eaton Passes Away Suddenly Mrs. Augusta. N. Eaton, 75, passed away suddenly on
Monday evening at the home of her son, Austin Eaton, in Midland. Augusta Reynolds was born
in Shupert Lake, Ontario, Canada, on April 4, 1877. She came to Gladwin 62
years ago and was married here to Charles Eaton on January 3, 1893. Mr. Eaton
preceded her in death on May 4, 1951. She was a member; of the Gladwin Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, Austin, of Midland; three
daughters, Miss Leah Eaton of Midland, Mrs. Teresa Detweiler of Holly and Mrs. Arenah
Dodds of Buffalo, New York; one brother, John Reynolds, of Secord township, and
one sister, Mrs. Walter Robinson, of Gladwin township; also . five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon,
May 22, at the Hall Funeral Home at 2 o'clock. The Rev. John R. Scott will
officiate and burial will be made in the McClure cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Regie Whittle, Fred Switzer, Henry Merkle, Harl Stauffer, Percy Peters and Arthur Babcock. Gladwin County Record dated
5-21/1952 Column 1 Page 1. CHARLES
A. EATON (26 MARCH 1866 4 MAY 1951) Charles A. Eaton Services for Charles A. Eaton, 85, were held at the
McClure Methodist church on Monday afternoon. Rev. Louis Carroll officiated and
burial was made in the McClure cemetery. Mr. Eaton was born in Princeton, Ontario
on March 26, 1866 and came to Michigan as a young man. He married Miss Augusta Reynolds
on January 3, 1893 in Gladwin. Survivors are his wife, Augusta; two sons, Austin
Eaton and Leah Eaton, of Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Tressa Detweiler of
Pontiac, Mrs. Arenah Dodds of Buffalo, New York; five grandchildren; also four
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Emil Lechner, Reggie Whittle, Harl
Stauffer; Art Babcock, Fred Switzer and Henry Merkle. Gladwin County Record
dated 5-9/1951 Column 6 Page 1. KENNETH
EATON (22 FEB 1910 - 27 MAY 1911) LEAH
EATON (25 APR 1902 4 APRIL 1992) LEAH EATON Leah Eaton. 89, of Midland County, died Saturday,
April 4, 1992. She was born on April 25, 1902, in Gladwin County, and graduated from Central
Michigan University. She taught in several schools, including Bullock Creek. Miss Eaton is
survived by 3 nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by one brother and
2 sisters. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the
Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home in Midland. Dr. Joseph Mortensen and the Rev. Arthur
Smith officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin
County Record dated 4-8/1992 Column 3 Page 2. BARBARA
ANN (CAMPBELL) EGRES (9 JUNE 1954 - 18 JAN 1997) BARBARA EGRES Barbara Ann Egres, 42, of Clare County, died
Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997, at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Born June 9,1954 in
Detroit to George and Hazel McIntosh Campbell, she lived in the Gladwin-Clare area all her life. Surviving are five children, Georgette Walters of
Gladwin, Randi Pokrzywnicki, Jessica Vincent, Jonathon Pokrzywnicki and Bryan Egres, all
of Clare; her mother, Hazel Campbell of Beaverton, one brother, Joseph Campbell of Warren;
four sisters, Judy Hilliard, Donna Wagner, Isabel Ninelest, all of Beaverton and Ruth Alexander
of Warren; and two grandchildren, Kyle and Jacob. Services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at
the Sisson Funeral Home with Father Jules Spleet officiating. Burial was in McClure
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-22/1997 Column 2 Page 7. ALICE
DELPHINE (MOULTON) ELLIS (17 APRIL 1851 - 29 AUG 1938) SERVICES
HELD TODAY FOR MRS. ALICE ELLIS Mrs. Alice Delphine Ellis, widow of Lucien
Ellis, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adelbert Greer, in Gladwin Monday
evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Ellis was born in Mr. and Mrs. Ellis resided in Joneville,
Michigan; until 1885, when they moved to Gladwin county and settled on their
farm in Gladwin township, where they converted timber land into the fine farm
today. Surviving her are one son, Lee, of ELEANOR
AUGUSTA EMMA (BREAULT) ELLIS (9 JULY 1917 - 25 OCT 2004) Elenor A. Ellis, 87, of Gladwin, died Oct.
25, 2004 at She was a lifetime resident of nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Michael John
Ellis in 1993; a sister-in-law, Edna Breault; and two brothers, Franklin and
Harold. A funeral service will be held
Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Timothy Verity
officiating. Visitation will be Oct. 27
from 1:30-9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be at LUCIEN
NEWELL ELLIS (1849 - 1933) MINNIE
MAE (KLEIN) ELLIS (14 APRIL 1893 - 3 MARCH 1976) RAE
ELLIS (1881 - 1937) WAYNE
ELLIS (4 SEP 1915 - 11 JAN 2001) Wayne
Ellis, 85, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home, Gladwin, following a long illness. Born Sept. 4, 1915, in Gladwin, he was the
son of Rae and Minnie (Klein) Ellis. He was a lifetime resident of Besides his wife he is survived by two sons,
Wendell and wife Rose, and Kenneth, all of Gladwin; one daughter-in-law,
Marilyn Ellis of Gladwin; grandchildren, Cheri and Jeff Lake, and Kevin and
Denice Ellis, all of Gladwin, Julie Payton of Mt. Pleasant, and Vicki and Mike
Schwan of Bear Lake; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson,
Michael John Ellis in 1993; and his parents. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Gladwin or Our Savior Lutheran Church building fund. (Source: EDNA
J. (HECKERTHORNE) ELSON (28 JULY 1919 - 4 MAY 1984) EDNA ELSON Edna J. Elson, 64, of Youngstown, Ariz., died Friday,
May 4, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin on July 28, 1919, she lived in
Midland for 25 years before moving to Youngstown 10 years ago. The former Edna
Heckerthorne, she was married to Larry Elson. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Jerry Clore
of Saginaw; one daughter, Dolores Babcock of Midland; 2 sisters, Betty Stephansen
of Grayling and Florence Silka of Arizona; one brother William of Grayling; 6
grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at the Golden Door Chapel in Youngstown.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-9/1984 Column 5 Page 2. Lawrence W. Elson, 81, of Midland Daily News dated 6-11-1997 Page - B12. EX-RESIDENT
IS INTERRED HERE Arnold Emrick, 75, of Surviving are his wife EFFIE
EMRICK (1894 - 1927) ELIZABETH
ANN (BLANK) EMRICK (15 OCT 1857 - 23 NOV 1950) SERVICES
HELD FOR AGED RESIDENT Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Emrick, 93, passed away
on Thursday, November 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Erma McMullin, in Surviving are four sons, Elbert, of
Dearborn, George, of Detroit, Arnold, of Flatrock and Harvey, of Gladwin; three
daughters Mrs. Ida Nickles, of Hope, Mrs. Erma McMullin, of Midland; 37
grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Three
sons, Philip, Ernest and Funeral services were held on Sunday from
the McClure Methodist church, with the Rev. Louis Carroll officiating. Burial
was made in the McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-29/1950 Column
- 5 Page - 1 FLOYD
ARNOLD EMRICK (24 MAY 1917 - 16 APRIL 1918) EMRICK---Floyd Arnold, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arnold Emrick, aged 10 months and 23 days, died April 16, from spinal
meningitis, at their home in GEORGE
EMRICK, SR (5 APRIL 1856 - 25 APRIL 1923) George
Emrick, Sr. was born in Auglaize county, He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, five
sons, Elbert, Philip, George, Arnold and Harvey; three daughters, Mrs. B. C.
Nickless, Mrs. L. E. Foor and Mrs. E. E. Woods; 27 grandchildren, two brothers
and three sisters, besides a host of friends and other relatives. The funeral
services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the McClure chuch conducted by the
Rev. Frook, evangelist. Interment in the McClure cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 05-03/1923 Column - 5 Page - 4 GEORGE
C. EMRICK, JR (1888 - 1956) HELEN
IRENE EMRICK (30 MARCH 1915 - 21 JAN 1917) EMRICK---Helen Irene, youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Emrick, died at the Herman Kiefer hospital in INEZ
(ARMSTRONG) EMRICK (1891 - 13 NOV 1938) SERVICES
HELD FOR MRS. INEZ EMRICK Funeral services were held this afternoon at
2:30 p.m. at the McClure M. E. church for Mrs. Inez Emrick, a former resident
of Gladwin, who died at Flat Rock Nobember 12. Mrs. Emrick is survived by her
husband, Arnold F. Emrick, and three children. Gladwin County Record dated
11-16/1938 Column - 2 Page - 1 RICHARD
L. ENDERS (20 JUNE 1947 - 15 DEC 1990) Richard
L. Enders, 43, of 6025 Indian Lake Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly at the Tolfree
Memorial Hospital,
West Branch, Saturday, Dec. 15, 1990. Born in Pontiac, June 20, 1947 he moved
to Gladwin County 15 years ago from Berkley. Mr. Enders was a carpenter. Surviving
are his mother, Mrs. Alice Wells of Gladwin; one brother, Roger of Lake Orion;
good friend,
Sandra Perria of Gladwin; and several aunts and uncles. Services
will be held today, Wednesday, at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin
Chapel, with
burial in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1990 Column
3 Page 2. F'S LUELLA
BELLE (CRIPPS) FISCHER (17 APRIL 1914 - 19 JUNE 1992) LUELLA FISCHER Luella Belle Fischer, 78. of Prudenville, died
Friday, June 19. 1992. at her home after a battle of several months with
cancer. Born in Gladwin County, April 17, 1914, she had spent most of her life
in Gladwin County and moved to Prudenville in 1985. The former Luella Cripps,
she was married to Roy Fischer in 1931 in Gladwin County. He died in July 1968.
She then married Frank Fischer in February 1978. He preceded her in death in
November 1985. Surviving are 4 sons, Lance and Virgil of Florida.
Terry of Houghton Lake and Ted of Owosso; 2 step-sons, Leonard of Gladwin and
Duane of Florida; one brother, Leo Cripps of Gladwin; one half brother, Etrel
Diller of Florida; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and one great,
great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas and a brother and
a sister. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and burial
was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-24/1992 Column 2
Page 2. ROY
C. FISCHER (30 MAY 1909 - 13 JULY 1968) SERVICES TODAY FOR ROY FISCHER Roy C. Fischer, 59, of Prudenville and formerly of
Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday in Mercy Hospital at Grayling. Born in Gladwin on
May 30, 1909, to Charles and Wilhelmina Fischer, he resided in Hockaday until
eight years ago when he moved to Prudenville. Mr. Fischer operated his own saw mill. He was
married to the former Luella Cripps on Feb. 27, 1931, at Hockaday. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, Lance
of Davison, Tom and Virgil of Beaverton, Terry and Ted at home; three brothers,
Frank, John and Carl of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Pahl and Mrs. Lillian
Thorington of Gladwin and Mrs. Ruth Wilcox of Spring Arbor; and nine
grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the
Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-17/1968 Column 4 Page 2. BABY
BOY FITZPATRICK (3 SEP 1962 3 SEP 1962) Graveside Rites Held for Infant Graveside services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in
McClure Cemetery for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fitzpatrick, of Gladwin, who was born on Monday at West
Branch. The Rev. George K. Skene officiated. Besides his parents, survivors include seven
brothers, Gary, Ronald, Roger, Richard, Randy, Mark and Mike; and three
sisters, Judy, Kathy and Kimberly, all at home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Clare County, and
Mrs. Pearl Young, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 9-19/1962 Column 5
Page 2. NELSON
LEO FITZPATRICK (26 MARCH 1923 - 18 NOV 1982) Nelson
L. Fitzpatrick, 59, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 6 sons,
Ronald, Roger, Richard, Randy, Mark and Michael, all of Gladwin; 4 daughters,
Mrs. Jerry (Judy) Smith of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Lyle (Kathleen) Whitman of
Oklahoma, Mrs. Kimberely Frye and Jackie of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Frederick of
Mt. Pleasant and Dennis of California; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marie Smith, Mrs.
Milderd Brannigan and Mrs. Theresa Slocum of Clare and Mrs. Mary Morris of West
Branch; and 25 grandchildren. One sons, Gary, preceded him in March 1978. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen officiated and burial was in
the RICHARD
J. FITZPATRICK, SR (25 JAN 1954 - 27 MARCH 1993) Richard
J. Fitzpatrick, 39, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Richard, Jr. and Nelson of Gladwin; one daughter, Julie of Gladwin; his mother,
Veris Fitzpatrick of Gladwin; 4 brothers, Ronald, Randy, Mark and Mike of
Gladwin; and 3 sisters, Judy Smith of Mt. Morris, Kathleen Whitman and Kimberly
Frye of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gary in 1978 and Roger
in 1988. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and
burial was in the ROGER
D. FITZPATRICK (9 MARCH 1950 - 10 JAN 1988) Roger
Fitzpatrick, 37, of Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Melinda, at home; one son, Brent, at home; his mother, Veris
Fitzpatrick of Gladwin; 5 brothers, Ron, Richard, Randy, Mark and Mike of
Gladwin; 3 sisters, Judy Smith of Mt. Morris, Kathleen Whitman of Texas and
Kimberlee Frye of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson in
1982 and a brother, Gary in 1978. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was
in the VERIS
VIVIAN (YOUNG) FITZPATRICK (16 MARCH 1923 - 15 APRIL 1995) Veris
V. Fitzpatrick, 72, of Gladwin, died Saturday, April 15, 1995 at her home following
a 5-year battle with cancer. Born March 16, 1923, in Gladwin, she was a
life-time resident of the county. The former Veris Young married Nelson
Fitzpatrick Aug. 4, 1942 in Hockaday. He preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1982. Surviving are 4 sons, Ronald and wife Susan,
Randy and wife Brenda, Mark and Michael, all of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Judy and
husband Jerry Smith of Mt. Morris, Kathleen Whitman of Gladwin, Jackie Stewart
of Clare, and Kimberlee and husband Gregory Frye of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Lawrence
Young of Swartz Creek, Jack Young of Tucson, Ariz. and Neil Young of Gladwin;
one sister, Laura Spillers of Linden; 24 grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Roger, Richard and
Gary; and one brother, Melvin Young. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from
the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Donald Potter officiating.
Burial was in the Detroit Man Interred Here Hobart M. Floyd, 63, of 2244 Milwaukee, Detroit,
died Thursday at Wayne County Hospital following an illness of several weeks. He was born
January 30, 1896 in Calumet, and was married to the former Miss Florida
Rhemalard in 1915 in Lake Linden. She preceded him in death. Mr. Floyd was a
veteran of World War I, and was attached to Hqtrs Co., 40th Infantry. He had
been employed as a cartage company truck driver. Survivors are a son William, of Livonia; a daughter,
Mrs. Grace Linton, of Gladwin; three brothers, Russell and Claude, of Green
Bay, Wis., and Wendell, of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Crescence Sullivan and
Mrs. Doris Boyle, of Detroit; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p. m. at the
Miner Funeral Chapel. The Rey. Alva Calkins officiated and burial was in McClure
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-27/1959 Column 5 Page 2. ALVA
M. FOOR, SR (19 MAY 1895 - 19 NOV 1977) Alva
M. Foor, 82, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 7 sons,
Orvil of Port Huron, Wayne of Pinconning, Ernest of Davison, Eldo and Ervin of
Rhodes, Robert of Bay City and Alva Jr. of Linwood; 6 daughters, Mrs. Lucille
Palmer and Mrs. Ellen Scherzer of Pinconning, Mrs. Madonna Dubay of Linwood,
Mrs Evelyn Wade of Saginaw, Mrs. Arlene Storey of Rhodes and Mrs Janette McCann
of Mildand; 2 sisters, Mrs. Winnie Klein and Mrs. Zelma Powley of Gladwin; 4
brothers, Arthur and Norman of Gladwin, Melvin of Midland and Ernest of
Wisconsin; 56 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates will
officiate and burial will be in the HARLEY
E. FOOR (25 JUNE 1876 - 8 MAY 1929) Harry
E. Foor, youngest son of Ervin and Susan Foor, was born in Henry county, He leaves to mourn, his loving wife; four
children, Ericus and Malphus of our vicinity, Lawrence and Mrs. Susan Gould of
Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Johns, Mrs. Mel Hartman, Mrs Bertha Grim, all
of Ohio; six brothers, Calvin and Minor of Gladwin, Allie, Ed., Willand Rollie of
Ohio; also a host of other relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record dated
05-16/1929 Column - 6 Page - 1 MELVIN
EMERSON FOOR (3 NOV 1911 - 22 OCT 1979) Melvin
E. Foor, 67, of 1205 Love St., Midland and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday,
Oct. 22, at the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Gladwin County on November
3,1911, he spent his lifetime here until moving to Midland in 1961. He farmed while
living in the county and then worked as an operator for Dow Chemical Co. from
1956 to 1974 when he retired. Mr. Foor was also a part-time auctioneer in the
Midland-Gladwin area and a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God in Midland. Mr.
Foor and the former Nellie Hetherington were married on October 31,1931, in Gladwin.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, Bernard, Richard and John of
Gladwin and Elwood of Midland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Delano (Joyce) Brubaker and
Mrs. Bruce (Debra) Keister of Midland; one brother, Arthur of Gladwin; one
sister, Mrs. Zelma Powley of Gladwin; 22 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Services
will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. from the Jefferson Avenue Church of God
in Midland. The Rev. Carl Allen will officiate and burial will be in the
McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements are in charge of the Mathews Funeral
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1979 Column - 3 Page - 2 MINOR
ERVIN FOOR (1869 - 4 DEC 1936) MINER
Funeral services were held for Miner E. Foor
of NELLIE
(SWANSTRA) FOOR (21 OCT 1906 - 9 MARCH 1992) Nellie
Foor, 85, of Surviving are 2 sons, Roger of Gladwin and
Donald of Tennessee; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ed (Mary) Lisa of Gladwin, Mrs. Jim
(Peggy) McQuillan of South Carolina, Mrs. Marvin (Barbara) Talt and Mrs. Doug
(Shirley) Donegan of Tennessee; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Sherry Parker will officiate and
burial will be in the RICHARD
BRUCE FOOR (8 JUNE 1938 - 2 JULY 1938) Richard Bruce Foor Richard Bruce Foor, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Foor of Detroit, was born June 8, 1938, and died Saturday in a Detroit
hospital. The small body was brought to Gladwin Sunday to the home of its
grandmother, Mrs. Tillah Foor, where funeral services were held Monday at 10:30
a. m., conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer. Burial was in the McClure cemetery. Surviving, besides the parents, are four sisters,
Peggy Jean, Shirley Ann, Mary Louise and Barbara Lee and one brother, Roger
William, all of Detroit, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Swanstra and Mrs.
Tillah Foor, of Gladwin, and many other relatives. Gladwin County Record dated
7-6/1938 Column 2 Page 5. SARAH
E. (HARTMAN) FOOR (4 MARCH 1868 12 OCT 1947) Rites Today for Mrs. Sarah Foor Mrs. Sarah Ellen Foor, 79, died at the home of her
son, Melvin Foor in Gladwin township, on Sunday evening, October 12. Funeral
services will be held this afternoon, Wednesday, at the McClure Church at 2 o'clock, preceded by a short
prayer service at the Hall Funeral Home at 1:15. The Rev. John Miller of the McClure
Methodist church will officiate, with burial in the McClure cemetery. Mrs. Foor was born in Henry county, Ohio, on March
4, 1868. She has been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 39 years. Surviving are six sons, Alva of Rhodes, Ernest of
Secord, Francis of Alger, Arthur of Pontiac, and Norman and Melvin of Gladwin; two
daughters, Mrs. Winnie Klein and Mrs. Velma Powley, both of Gladwin; also 35
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother Joshua Hartman of Jackson. Mrs.
Foor's six sons will act as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 10-15/1947
Column 4 Page 1. TILLAH
MAY (BICKFORD) FOOR (12 OCT 1877 - 9 JUNE 1962) ILLNESS
FATAL TO MRS. TILLAH FOOR Mrs. Tillah May Foor, 84, of 140 E. Beech,
Gladwin, died Saturday following a short illness. The former Tillah May Bickford
was born on Oct. 12, 1877, in Napoleon, Survivors include three sons, Rev. Ericus
Foor, of Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Miner Chapel with the Rev. Thurlan Meredith, of the Wagarville Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial was in MILDRED
B. FOX (6 MARCH 1922 - 18 OCT 1996) Mildred
"Mid" B. Fox, 74, of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 18, 1996 at home
following a short illness. She was born March 6, 1922 in Gladwin, where she
resided her whole life. The former Mildred Clore married James Fox Sept. 29,
1946 in Gladwin. She was a member of VFW Post 11256, Eagles Auxiliary #3292. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2
daughters, Sandra of Gladwin and Susann and husband John Kurtz of West Branch;
5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Freda Hannah of Birch Run,
Elsie Velez of Detroit, and Juanita Campbell of Gladwin; and one brother, Jim
Clore of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers. Special services were held at 7 p.m. Monday
by the VFW Post 11256, Eagles Auxiliary #3292. Services were held at 11 a.m.,
Tuesday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel and the Rev. Deane B. Wyllys
officiated and burial was in the G'S BERNICE
ELEANOR (CRONK) GIROUX (18 OCT 1910 - 9 APRIL 2004) Mooneyham,
Giroux, Eleanor; Gladwin, MI; April 9, 2004; age 93; at Gladwin Pines Nursing
Home, Gladwin, MI; born October 18, 1910 to Marshall & Anna (Clifton)
Cronk. She was a laborer and retired
after 35 years from General Motors Truck and Coach, GLADYS
(TOVATT) GIROUX (26 JUNE 1895 - 12 JULY 1974) Gladys
(Tovatt) Giroux, 79, of DOUGLAS
KEITH GOHEEN (17 FEB 1971 - 18 FEB 1971) RITES
HELD FOR INFANT SON Douglas K. Goheen, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Dennis Goheen, of Rt. 2, Rites were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Helena Egts officiated and burial was in
the BERTHA
(PATTERSON) GOODEN (21 JAN 1885 - 26 DEC 1974) Mrs.
Bertha Gooden, 89, of Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. William
(Ella) Kareus, Mrs. Chris (Grace) Searfoss, Mrs. Wayne (Marion) Carbeno, all of
Gladwin, and Mrs. Francis (Ida) Foor of Oscoda; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eva Ashcroft
and Mrs. Ida Ashcroft, both of Deford; 23 grandchildren, 47 great
grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. Services were held Friday, at 1:00 p.m., at
the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. E. Howe officiating and burial was
in GEORGE
GORDON GREGORY (13 MAY 1848 9 JUNE 1928) GEORGE
GORDON GREGORY George
Gordon Gregory was born at Seneca Falls, New York, May 13, 1848, and died
Saturday morning, June 9, 1928, of heart trouble, at his home in Sugar Rapids,
Gladwin county, Michigan, after at brief illness. Mr.
Gregory was married to Isabell Brown in 1871 in Bloomington, Illinois. Two
children were born to this union, Ida who preceded her father in death at the
age of five years, and William Gregory of Flint. He leaves to mourn, his aged
wife, one son, three granddaughters and their families, and one grandson
besides a host of friends and neighbors. The
funeral services were held at his home in Sugar Rapids. Interment m the McClure
cemetery. [Gladwin
County Record 6/21/1928] -
- - - - - - - - - - - - Sugar
Rapids - Mr. and Mrs. George Ballard, Mrs. Jennie Boulton, Mrs. Mable Gwizdola
and Will Gregory and son George of Flint, son and grandchildren of the late
George Gregory, were here attending his funeral. Will Gregory and Mrs. Ballard
remained until the last of the week and took Mrs. Gregory home with them. Mrs.
George Gregory and family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for
their help and kindness in their recent bereavement. Will
Gregory returned to Flint Sunday taking his mother, Mrs. George Gregory with
him. WILLIAM
I. GREGORY (1873 - 1958) H'S CAROL
HALL (26 NOV 1945 - 15 NOV 1983) Carol Hall (Midland
Daily News, Nov. 27, 1983) Carol Hall, 37, of She was born Nov. 26,
1945, in Gravesite service
will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the ROSELYN
R. (MCINTOSH) HALL (30 NOV 1951 - 1 JULY 1999) ROSEYN R. HALL Roseyn R. Hall, 47, of Gladwin, died Thursday, July
1, 1999 at her home. Born Nov. 30, 1951 in Saginaw, she was the daughter of Lyle and Evelyn
Knootz McIntosh. She lived most of her life in Gladwin County. Roseyn married
William Hall, Dec. 2, 1972 at the Wagarville United Methodist Church. She worked
at Amy Jo's Salon as a beautician. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Ryan
W. of Gladwin; one daughter, Brandi and husband Todd Shell of Gladwin; her
mother, Evelyn McIntosh of Gladwin; two brothers, Randy and wife Susan McIntosh
of Beaumont, Texas, and Rodney and wife Kathy McIntosh of Shelby Township; one
sister, Robyn and husband Altamer Sherman of Gladwin; three grandchildren,
Arielle, Zahra, and Laken; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle McIntosh,
and her in-laws, Ronald and Beverly Hall. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sisson
Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was in
McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mid Michigan Hospice or the Wagarville
United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 7-7/1999 Column 1 Page
2. ROBERT
LEE HAMMOND (25 JUNE 1932 - 5 AUG 1932) Robert
Lee Hammond, son of Oscar and Katherine Hammond, died at their home in Butman
township, Aug. 5 of whooping cough after a week's illness. He was born June 25,
1932, and was six weeks and 11 days old. Services were held Sunday at 2:30
p.m., conducted by Rev. William Greve, followed by burial at the McClure
cemetey. Besides his parents he is survived by his twin sister, Sally Ann, and
two other sisters, Beverly Mae and Earlene Jane. Gladwin County Record dated
08-11/1932 Column - 6 Page - 1 SALLY
ANN HAMMOND (25 JUNE 1932 - 28 AUG 1932) SALLY
ANN HAMMOND Sally
Ann Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hammond, died at their home in
Butman township Aug. 28 of whooping cough, after three weeks illness. She was
born June 25, 1932, and was two months and three days old. Besides her parents
she is survived by her two sisters, Beverly Mae and Earlene Jane. Gladwin
County Record dated 9-1/1932 Column 4 Page 1. Vernon
Hathaway, 93, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center-Gladwin after a long illness. Born April 16, 1903 in Edenville,
he lived in Surviving are two sons; oen brother,
Clarence of Freemont; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; and two nieces with five children. Services were
held at noon, Friday, with Rev. Mark Sherfield officiating. Burial was in DAVID
MARIAN HEATH (1869 12 JAN 1938) JAMES
F. HEATH (23 OCT 1902 - 27 FEB 1985) James
F. Heath, 82, of 2012 Wagerville, Gladwin died Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the JULIA
FLORENCE (PURK) HEATH (20 AUG 1879 17 JAN 1963) Services Held for Mrs. Heath Funeral services were
held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Julie F. Heath, 83,
who died at her home in Gladwin Township oh Thursday after a long illness. The Rev.
Thurlan Meredith officiated and burial was in McClure Cemetery. Born, in Van Wert County,Ohio on August 20, 1879,
the former Julia Florence Purk was married there to Uriah Heath on July 4,
1895. They came to Gladwin County 45 years ago. Mr. Heath preceded her in death
on Dec. 21, 1942. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Emma Berg
and Mrs. Velma Joslin, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Bertha Langs, of Battle Creek;
three sons, James and Orval, of Gladwin, and William, of Gaylord; 31
grandchildren and 69 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 1-23/1963
Column 5 Page 1. MARIMAN
R. HEATH (23 NOV 1895 12 AUG 1955) SERVICES HELD FOR MARIMAN HEATH Mariman
Heath, 59, well-known Gladwin Township farmer, passed away at the Mt. Pleasant Hospital,
August 12. Mr. Heath was born in Dixon, Ohio, on Nov. 23, 1895, and had lived
in Gladwin township for the past 38 years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Florence Heath; four brothers, Charles of Hillman, James, William and Orval of Gladwin;
three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Langs of Battle Creek, Mrs. Erma Berg and Mrs. Velma
Joslin of Gladwin., Four sisters and one brother
preceded him in death. Funeral
services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev.
George White officiating. Burial was in the McClure cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 8-17/1955 Column 6 Page 1. MILDRED
RUTH HEATH (ABT. 30 JAN 1922 - 13 DEC 1923) Mildred
Ruth, infant daughter for Mr. and Mrs Uriah W. Heath of Gladwin township, died
Dec. 13, 1923, aged 1 year, 10 months and 13 days, after a short illness. She
is mourned by her parents, four sisters and six brothers. Services were held at
the house Sunday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. W. J. Johnston.
Burial in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1923 Column - 2
Page - 4 URIAH
W. HEATH (30 JAN 1865 18 DEC 1942) Uriah
W. Heath Dies at Home in Gladwin Twp. Uriah.
W. Heath died Friday, December 18th at his home in Gladwin township. He was
born January
30, 1865, in Van Wert, County, Ohio, and married Julia F. Purk, July 4, 1895.
They have lived
in Mchigan since January 3, 1918. Surviving
besides his wife are 10 children, Mariman, Charles, James, Mrs. Alva Poor, Mrs.
Bertha Langs, Mrs. Robert Berg, William, Elmer, Mrs. C. Joslin and Orville.
Also a sister, Mrs. Ellen Purk
of Convoy, Ohio, survives. Three children preceded him in death. Services
were held at the Hall Funeral Home Monday, December 21st with Rev. L. J.
Washmuth officiating.
Interment was made in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1942
Column 1 Page 1. ANGELINE
HETHERINGTON (26 NOV 1857 27 AUG 1938) Mrs. Simon Hetherington who died in Bay City
Saturday will be buried in McClure cemetery Tuesday. Gladwin County Record dated 8-31/1938
Column 3 Page 3. ARTHUR
MORTON HETHERINGTON (9 APRIL 1907 - 17 APRIL 1975) A. M. HETHERINGTON Arthur M. Hetherington, 68, of 1545 Moose Dr., Secord
Township, died Thursday afternoon, April 17, at Midland Hospital following an extended
illness. Born in Gladwin County, April 9, 1907, he had lived
in the county most of his life. Mr. Hetherington and the former Mildred Wallace
were married in Davison September 18, 1974. He was a self employed farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mildred of Gladwin; 4 sons, Arthur,
Donald and Patrick, |all of California, and Max of Grand Blanc; 4 daughters, Mrs.
Leona Shelton of Lapeer, Mrs. Marilyn Bastian of Grand Blanc, Mrs. Betty Brown
and Mrs. Irene Lennon, both of California; and 24 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial was in McClure
Cemetery, Gladwin Township. Gladwin County Record dated 4-23/1975 Column 4
Page 2. BERNICE
(HOSKINSON) HETHERINGTON (1905 - 2001) CHARLES
A. HETHERINGTON (13 NOV 1922 - 12 JUNE 1991) Charles
A. Hetherington, 68, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Thomas, Randy and Kevin of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Nattalie)
Berthume of Rexton; 3 brothers, Carl of Highland, Donald of Temecula, Calif,
and Delmer of Industry, Calif.; 3 sisters, Eva Gidcumb of Indianapolis, Ind.,
Nellie Barshun of Midland and Mildred Klein of Gladwin; 11 grandchildren and 8
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ed and Roy and 2
sisters, Nettie Terbush and Florence Barshun. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, The Rev. Donald Potter officiated and
burial was in the EUNICE
(LOOKER) HETHERINGTON (28 JULY 1891 - 9 MARCH 1932) MRS.
PHIL H. HETHERINGTON Eunice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R.
Looker, was born July 28, 1891, in FRANK
MORTON HETHERINGTON (31 JAN 1879 - 22 JUNE 1934) FRANK
HETHERINGTON DIES AFTER STROKE OLD-TIME
LUMBER-CAMP COOK SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY T APOPLEXY Frank Morton Hetherington, 55, old-time
lumber-camp cook, and resident of Gladwin county since 1895, died suddenly
Friday at his home, the victim f an apoplectic stroke. He was a member of the
A.O.O.G. and of the I.O.O.F. By trade he was a cook, and he and Mrs. Hetherington
have been cooks in several camps, among them being the Harvy Dam in Newaygo
county, and of late he has been employed at the CCC camp. He was at home for
the week, and had just finished the stone veneer on his house, nad in less than
two hours he was found dead in the yard, a stroke of apoplexy causing instant
death. He has been a respected citizen of the county and has many neighbors,
friends and relatives who mourn his death. Funeral
services were conducted from the house and from the McClure church Monday
afternoon by Elder Hubert Case of the Latter Day Saint Diocese, assisted by the
pastor, Rev. Margaret F. Nash. The church choir furnished the music, singing
two numbers, "Just Lean Upon Jesus," and "It is Well with My
Soul." Burial was in the McClure cemetery. Frank
Hetherington was born January 31, 1879, in HENRIETTA
(SOUTHWELL) HETHERINGTON (20 JAN 1857 - 3 SEP 1924) Mrs.
Henrietta Hetherington died very suddenly Sept. 3, 1924 at the home of her son,
Frank Hetherington, who is living at the Edenville dam. Mrs. Hetherington had
been working around the house during the day when she was taken suddenly ill,
and died in a short time. Funeral services were held Sept. 5, 1924. Mrs.
Hetherington was aged 67 years, 7 months and 14 days. She is survived by two sons, Frank and
Philander Hetherington, and three daughters, Mrs. Stanley Breault, Mrs. Will
Peters and Mrs. Howard Peters. Funeral services were held Sept. 5, conducted by
Rev. C. Peterson with burial in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
09-18/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4 JAMES
WILLIAM HETHERINGTON (26 AUG 1883 - 17 JAN 1958) ILLNESS
FATAL TO JAMES HETHERINGTON James William Hetherington, 74, retired
Gladwin township farmer, died Friday following a four day illness. He was born
in Kuskoka, Ont., August 26, 1883, and came to Gladwin when a year old,
residing in the county since. He had operated his farm in Gladwin township most
of his life retiring eight years ago. Surviving are his widow, Lucinda; four
sons, Leo of Clio, Clarence of Gladwin, Roy and Albert of Flint; six daughters,
Mrs. Eylayah Ridley of Bentley, Mrs. Veva Chrysler of Royal Oak, Mrs. Nellie
Simpson of Melvindale, Mrs. Mable Shannon of Midland, Mrs. Mary Barker of
Battle Creek, Mrs. Anna Arbuckle of Detroit; four brohters, Oney of Gladwin,
Leslie and Roy of Bay City, Oral of Saginaw; two sisters, Mrs. Meade Edick of
Flint and Mrs. Mable Musser of Bay City; 35 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Miner Funeral
home here. The Rev. H. J. Meyer officiated and burial was in McClure cemetery.
The grandsons were pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1958 Column -
2 Page - 1 JENNIE
(GENEVIEVE?) (BREAULT) HETHERINGTON (3 NOV 1882 - 7 FEB 1961) RITES
FRIDAY FOR MRS. HETHERINGTON Mrs. Jennie Hetherington, 79, of Gladwin,
died Tuesday after a short illness. The former Jennie Breault was born on Nov.
3, 1882, and was married to Oney Hetherington on Oct. 30, 1901, in Gladwin. He
preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1960. Surviving are six sons, Edward and Charles,
of Gladwin; Roy, Carl, and Donald, of Pontiac; and Delmar, of Bloomfield Hills;
five daughters; Mrs. Nettie Turbush, of Clarkston, Mrs. Eva Bunker, of Pontiac,
Mrs. Florence Barshun, of Clawson, Mrs. Nellie Foor and Mrs. Mildred Klein, of
Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Kern, of Gladwin; three brothers, Edward, John
and Murnie Breault, all of Gladwin; 30 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home
until 11:00 a.m. Friday and at the LIONEL
"ONEY" HETHERINGTON (27 FEB 1880 - 11 NOV 1960) SERVICES
HELD FOR O. HETHERINGTON Oney Hetherington, 80, retired Surviving besides his wife are six sons,
Edward and Charles, of Gladwin, Roy, Carl, and Donald, of Pontiac, and Delmar,
of Bloomfield Hills; five daughters, Mrs. Nettie Turbush, of Clarkston, Mrs.
Eva Bunker, of Pontiac, Mrs. Florence Barshun, of Clawson, Mrs. Nellie Foor and
Mrs. Mildred Klein, of Gladwin; three brothers, Leslie, of Bay City, Royce, of
Saginaw, and Oral, of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Musser, of Bay
City, and Mrs. Meda Edick, of Flint; 30 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the M.
LUCINDA (GRAY) HETHERINGTON (20 JAN 1883 - 3 MAY 1973) Mrs.
M. Lucinda Hetherington, 90, of Surviving are four sons, Leo, of Clio,
Clarence of Gladwin, Albert and Roy (Sam) of Flint; six daughters, Mrs.
Eulaylah Ridley, Mrs. O. J. (Nellie) Simpson, and Mrs. Harley (Mabel) Coats,
all of Gladwin, Mrs. Robert (Veva) Chrysler of Southgate, Mrs. Xelpho (Mary)
Barker of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Anna Arbuckle of Detroit; one sister, Mrs.
Minnie Thompson of Gladwin; 36 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren, and seven
great, great grandchildren. A son, Wayne, died Nov. 15, 1949. Services were
held Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. C. E. Howe
officiating, and burial was in the PERCY
HETHERINGTON (1902 - 1970) PHILANDER
E. HETHERINGTON (14 JAN 1890 - 21 FEB 1951) PHIL
HETHERINGTON PASSES AWAY Philander E. Hetherington, 61, passed away
on Tuesday evening, February 21, after suffering a heart attack. Funeral
services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Reigle
Funeral Home. The Rev. M. F. Nash of Morris Town, assisted by the Rev. Louis
Carroll, of the Gladwin Methodist Circuit, will officiate and burial will be
made in the McClure cemetery. Mr. Hetherington was born on January 14,
1890 in ROY A. HETHERINGTON
(21 SEP 1920 13 SEP 1997) ROY
A. "SAM" HETHERINGTON Roy
A. "Sam" Hetherington, 76, of Davison, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997
at McLaren Hospital. Born Sept. 21, 1920 in Gladwin to James and Lucinda Gray
Hetherington, Sam moved to the Flint area as a teenager and worked for and
retired from Fisher Body #1. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 581. Roy married
the former Oma Baker in 1951 in Angola, Ind. Surviving
are one son, William of Burton; one daughter, Debra and husband Doug Coolich of
Davison; five sisters, Mary Barker of Battle Creek, Eulaylah Ridley, Veva Shaw,
Nellie Simpson and Mabel Coats, all of Gladwin; seven grandchildren, Billy and
Heather Bateman, Rachel Williams, Christal and Michelle Hetherington, Lisa
Christenson and Bobbi Rettelle; six great-grandchildren; two step
grandchildren; two stepgreat- grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mae
Hetherington of Gladwin, Marie Hetherington of Clio, and Irene Hetherington of
Flint; and special friends, Oma Warden and Sandy Nickerson. He was preceded in
death by four brothers, Wayne, Albert, Leo and Clarence, and one sister, Anna
Arbuckle. Services
were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev.
Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in McClure Cemetery in Gladwin.
Memorials may be made to the family. Gladwin County Record dated 9-17/1997
Column - 2 Page - 2. SIMON
EPHRIM "SIMS" HETHERINGTON (9 MARCH 1853 18 APR 1922) SIMON HETHERINGTON Simon Hetherington, aged 69 years, died Tuesday
evening, April 18, at 10 o'clock at his residence, 1309 Marquette avenue, Bay
City, after an illness of three weeks with heart trouble. Mr. Hetherington was
a retired farmer, going, to Bay City three years ago from Gladwin county, where
he resided for 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Angeline Hetherington,
to whom he was married 47 years ago in Canada, and 10 children, S. E. Lionel, James
W., Orval, Royce aind Leslie R. Hetherington, Mrs. A. Edick, Mrs. Henry Merkle,
Mrs. Richard Gage, and Mrs. Charles Musser, and three sisters, Mrs. Fred
Robinson of Gladwin; Mrs. George Gale and Mrs. John Shipley of Canada. He was a
member of the Ancient Order of Gleaners. The funeral was held Friday morning from the house,
in Bay City, and Sunday afternoon at the McClure M. E. church, in Gladwin
county, with burial in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-27/1922
Column 4 Page 5. WILLIAM
HETHERINGTON (13 NOV 1845 MARCH 1922) WILLIAM HETHERINGTON William Hetherington was born Nov. 13, 1845, in
Cumberland county, England. At the age of 8 yrs. he came with his parents on a
sailing vessel to this country, the voyage lasting six weeks. They settled in
Middlesex county, Province of Ontario, Canada. In August, 1874, he was married to Henrietta
Southworth and to this union were born seven children, of whom two have
preceded their father to the grave. Mr. and Mrs. Hetherington came to Gladwin
in 1895 and settled on their farm, in Gladwin township. They joined the Baptist
church in early life in Canada. Besides Mrs. Hetherington there are left to mourn,
two sons and three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Peters and Frank of Gladwin township, Mrs.
Howard Peters of Edenville, Philander and Mrs. Stanley Breault of Gladwin
township, one brother Simon Hetherington of Bay City; three sisters, Mrs. Fred
Robinson of Gladwin and Mrs. John T. T. Shipley of Forest, Ontario, and Mrs. Geo.
Gale of Elsie Craigs,, Canada, besides a host of other relatives and friends; Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. E. E. Ford,, Sunday afternoon at the McClure M.
E. church. Interment in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-9/1922
Column 4 Page 5. ALBERT
L. HINKLEY (9 MARCH 1909 30 AUG 1960) Rites Saturday for A. L Hinkley Albert L. Hinkley, 51, of Tecumseh, died at St.
Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, on Tuesday after a 10-day illness. He was born in
Gladwin March 9, 1909, and was married to the former Edith Calhoun. They moved
to Tecumseh from Gladwin eight years ago. Survivors are his wife, Edith; two sons, James of
Utica and Edward of Washington, D.C.; his father, Cyrus, of Gladwin; three sisters,
Mrs. Sam Nash and Mrs. Fred Brushaber of Gladwin, and Mrs. Francis Mason of
Gaylord; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m.
at the Miner Chapel with the Rev. Edgar Owens, of the Missionary Baptist Church
of Tecumseh, officiating. Burial is in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 8-31/1960 Column 4 Page 1. FLOYD
E. HOBART (? - ?) ANNA
E. HODGES (1 DEC 1883 - 17 DEC 1912) CHARLES
HOFFMAN (28 DEC 1857 - 28 AUG 1923) Charles
Huffman of Gladwin township died suddenly Tuesday night about 9:30, just after
retiring. He had been on a trip to CHARLES
HOFFMAN RESIDENT
OF Charles Hoffman was born December 28, 1857,
at Van Wert, O., and grew to manhood there. He was married to Mary Snyder, May
1, 1876. They lived in He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife
and nine children, (one having died in infancy) and 12 grandchildren. Those
living are Christ and Paul of Gladwin, Frank of Omaha, Nebraska, Lewis of
Ionia, Carey of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mrs. Corvin Shaw and Della of Chicago and
Mrs. Harry Vincent of Except for eight years when he served,
Gladwin county as superintendent of the poor farm where he died. His was a busy
life, filled with hard work and tempered to the Golden Rule of the Master. The
community loses a good citizen, the children an interested and faithful father,
the wife a true and loving husband. Mr. Hoffman was of a happy disposition and
made friends with all whom he came in contact with and his departure leaves a
gloom over the community that is felt by all who knew him. He was reared in a Christian home and in
early life became a member of the Reformed church. In later years he united
with the Methodist church and lived an exemplary life. The beautiful floral
tributes and the large crowd in attendance at the funeral gave expression of
the high esteem in which he was held. He was a member of Gladwin lodge No. 177,
I.O.O.F. who attended the funeral in a body. The funeral services were held Sunday at one
o'clock at the McClure M.E. church conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith of Gladwin and
Rev. Chas Peterson of McClure and the body was laid to rest in the McClure
cemetary. Services at the grave were conducted by the Odd fellows. The funeral
was the largest ever held at McClure. The following from a distance attended the
funeral: Dr. C. V. Shaw of Chicago, Harry Vincent of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Brown of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hoffman of Ohio City, O., Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Hoffman of Ohio City, O., Mr. and Mrs. I. Pond of Lina, O., A. H. Bradley, Earl
McCartney, J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glasgow, Miss Goldie Foster, Mrs.
Haskell, and daughter Bertha and Mrs. Jim Bradley of Midland. Gladwin County
Record dated 09-06/1923 Column - 5 Page - 1 HAZEL
G. (GARRITY) HOFFMAN (14 SEP 1899 - 6 MAY) 1970) RITES
HERE FOR HAZEL HOFFMAN Mrs. Hazel G. Hoffman, 70, of Survivors are her husband, Paul; and one
sister, Mrs. Mattie Faught of LOUIS
R. HOFFMAN (28 JAN 1923 - 5 JAN 1994) Louis
R. Hoffman, 70, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1994, in Surviving are one brother, Jean of
Pinconning; 2 sisters, Jeanette Anderson and Doris Blank of Gladwin; and
several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson Funeral Home. Chaplain Joseph White officiated and burial was in the MARY
ANN (SNYDER) HOFFMAN (12 DEC 1858 - 22 OCT 1943) MARY
A. HOFFMAN DIES HERE FRIDAY Mrs. Mary Hoffman, 85, died at her home here
Friday evening. Funeral services were held at the Mary Ann Snyder was born December 12, 1858,
in PAUL
L. HOFFMAN (15 DEC 1899 - 17 MAY 1984) Paul
L. Hoffman, 84, of 3885 West M-61, Gladwin, died Thursday, May 17, in the Besides his wife, he is survived by a
step-daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Billie) Palmer of Minneapolis, Minn.; and 2
grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Paul L. Hoffman
(Midland Daily News, May 19, 1984) Paul L. Hoffman, 84,
of Gladwin, died Thursday evening at He was born Dec. 15,
1899, in Mr. Hoffman married
the former Hazel Garrity on Dec. 20, 1946, in He also leaves his
stepdaughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Billie Irene) Palmer of Minneapolis; two
step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1
p.m. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Donald
Bates officiating. Burial will be in Friends may call
after 5p.m. today at the Hall Funeral Home, where there will be a Masonic
Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Sunday. ANDREW
HORLOCHER (2 SEP 1837 - 4 APRIL 1911) Andrew
Horlocher was born Sept. 2, 1837, died April 4, 1911, and was 73 years, 7
months and 2 days. He was a native of MARY
CATHERINE (KISNER) HORLOCHER (28 JAN 1842 - 9 FEB 1934) MRS.
MARY HORLOCHER, RESIDENT SINCE '82 DIES Mary Catherine Horlocher, Gladwin county
resident since 1882, died February 9 at her home on Her daughter, Mrs. Emma McDonald, and son,
Daniel Horlocher, at home, and son, Willard Horlocher, of (Feb. 28, 1979) Services for Mrs.
Hoskinson, 69, who died at home Monday, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Hall
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be in CAREY
A. HOSKINSON (7 FEB 1879 20 JULY 1963) Services Held for Cary Hoskinson Cary A. Hoskinson, 84, died at his home in Gladwin
Saturday after an illness of six weeks. Born in Putman County, Ohio, on Feb. 7,
1879, he came to Gladwin in 1916 from Henry County, Ohio. He was married to the former Dora Klein in McClure,
Ohio on June 2, 1903. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles S. and
Blair, of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Percy Hetherington, of Flint; a sister
Gladys Hoskinson, of McClure, Ohio; six grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:30 pm at the
Hall Funeral Home with Richard Owen and Clinton Goff officiating. Burial was in
McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-24/1963 Column 3 Page 1. CHARLES
S. HOSKINSON (23 JAN 1904 - 27 MAY 1984) Charles
S. Hoskinson, 80, of Gladwin, died Sunday, May 27, in the Gladwin Nursing Home
after a long illness. Born in Henry Cuonty
Surviving are one son, Elbert of Gladwin;
one brother, Blair of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Berniece Hetherington of Charles Hoskinson
(Midland Daily News, May 30, 1984) Charles S. Hoskinson,
80, of Gladwin, died Sunday, May 27, 1984, in Gladwin Nursing Home following a
long illness. He was born Jan. 23,
1904, in Henry County, Ohio. He had lived in Gladwin most of his life and was a
retired farmer. Mr. Hoskinson married
Norma Brown in October 1926 in Gladwin.
She died in February 1930. In April 1947 he married Ada Robinson in
Clare. She died in Feb. 26, 1979. He leaves his son,
Elbert Hoskinson of Gladwin; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren;
sister, Bernice Hetherington of Flint; and brother, Blair Hoskinson of Gladwin. Services were held
today at 2 p.m. in Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Carl Briggs
officiating. Burial was in (Midland Daily News,
May 29, 1984) Charles Hoskinson, of
Gladwin, died Sunday, May 27, 1984, in Gladwin Nursing Home following a long
illness. Arrangements are incomplete at
Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel. DORA
(KLEIN) HOSKINSON (1 SEP 1886 7 MAY 1973) Mrs. Dora Hoskinson, 86, of 402 Second St., Gladwin
City, died Monday, May 7, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following a short
illness. The former Miss Dora Klein was born in Henry County, Ohio, September 1, 1886, and had been a resident of
Gladwin County for 57 years, coming here in 1916. She and Cary A. Hoskinson
were married June 21, 1903, in McClure, Ohio, and he preceded her in death July 20, 1963. Surviving are two sons, Charles S. and Blair B.,
both of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Percy (Bernice) Hetherington of Flint; two
brothers, Harry and Ralph Klein, both of Gladwin; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie
Ellis of Gladwin; five grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four great
great grandchildren. Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 2:00
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Henry Eicher and Dale Matusik officiating. Burial
will be in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-9/1973 Column 4
Page 2. NORMA
G. (BROWN) HOSKINSON (23 APR 1906 - 19 FEB 1930) Norma Geraldine Brown, daughter of Elbert and Hanna
Brown, was born April 23, 1906, in Paulding county, Ohio, and moved with her parents
to Gladwin county, Mich., March 8, 1910. Her mother departed this life Feb. 3,
1916, leaving little Norma to mother her younger brothers and sisters. Norma was married to Charles S. Hoskinson Oct. 30,
1926. To this union two sons were born, Elbert, Allen, two years old, and baby
brother who, with his mother, departed this life Feb. 3, 1930. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, son
Elbert, father, four brothers, two sisters, a step sister and a host of other
relatives and friends. Norma was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a loyal
friend, and though she answered her call to the Master at the early age of 28
years, 9 months, 10 days. She will long be missed by relatives, friends and the
community, for to know her was to love her. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. William
Haskins Thursday afternoon, Feb. 6, at the McClure church. Interment in McClure
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-20/1930 Column 6 Page 1. CLIVE
S. HOWELL (20 NOV 1932 - 4 JUNE 2000) Clive S. Howell, 67, of Gladwin, died Sunday, June 4, 2000 at
MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born Nov. 20, 1932 in
Flint, he was the son of Gordon and Catherine (Gryzmala) Howell He lived in
Gladwin County since 1990 and previously lived in Flint. Clive married Deanna
Taylor, Dec. 4, 1954 in Bethlehem, Pa. He was a veteran of the Korean War,
serving with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a laborer for General Motors in Fling,
retiring in 1988 after 30 1/2 years. Besides his
wife he is survived by three sons, Ronald and wife Sharon of Fenton, Kenneth
and wife Tonya of Sylva, N.C., and Robert and wife Lisa of Flint; one daughter,
Wendy and husband Neal Bentley of Byron; and six grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents. Services will
be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor
Rick Story officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home today
(Wednesday) from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit. Gladwin County Record
dated 06-07/2000 Column - 6 Page - 2 CHLOE
MAY (YOUNG) HUTSON (ABT. 28 SEP 1888 - 24 MAY 1915) CHLOE MAY HUTSON Chloe May Hutson, wife of J. H. Hutson, died at her
home at Hockaday, Monday morning, after an illness of eight weeks. Deceased was
born in Gladwin township, where she lived until 5 years ago. She was married to J. H. Hutson, March 31, 1907, and
in the spring of 1910 they moved to Butman township, where they have since
resided. Mrs. Hutson was converted at an early age and was a
faithful member of the Hockaday Free Methodist church a number of years. Mrs. Hutson leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and
four children, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Young, seven brothers
and one sister, besides a host of friends, who feel that they have lost a kind
and loving neighbor. Funeral services were conducted by Rev James Hygema
at the Hockaday Free Methodist church, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with
interment in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-27/1915 Column 5
Page 1. GLENN
ALLEN HUTSON (9 SEP 1900 - MAY 1966) From
the Gladwin Record 5/11/1966 Retired
Farmer Dies at Home - Glen Hutson, 65, of North M-30, died suddenly at his home
last Wednesday after a long illness.
Services were held Saturday at 2:30pm from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena Richmond officiated and
burial was in IVA
MAUDE (HATCH) HUTSON (12 SEP 1890 27 MAY 1974) IVA MAUDE HUTSON Iva Maude
Hutson, 83, of 3061 Lakeshore Dr., Gladwin, died Monday, May 27, at the Gladwin Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Mrs.
Hutson was born in Gladwin County September 12, 1890, and lived most of her
life here. The former Iva Maude Hatch and Glen Hutson were married in 1930 in Gladwin
and he died May 4, 1966. A daughter also preceded her in death. Survivors are a brother, John Hatch of
Gladwin; and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Raby of Alger. Services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Helena Egts officiating; Burial will be in
McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-29/1974 Column 5 Page 2. JOHN
H. HUTSON (18 OCT 1879 - 28 NOV 1954) The
community extends deepest sympathy to the relatives of John Hutson who passed
away Sunday. Funeral services were held at Bentley and burial at McClure.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-1/1954 Column 3 Page 3. J'S CASSIUS
WILBUR JOHNSON (8 JAN 1870 11 APRIL 1935) CASSIUS W. JOHNSON OF GLADWIN TWP. DIES Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, April
13, for Cassisus W. Johnson at his home in Gladwin township, conducted by Rev.
M. F. Nash, followed by burial at the McClure cemetery. He was born January 8,
1870, in Van Wert county, Ohio, and had been a resident of Gladwin countv 27
years. He died April 11, 1935. He is survived by his wife, one son, Francis Johnson
of Midland, one daughter, Mrs. Eva Thomson of Gladwin, five grandchildren, two
brothers, Gettus of Lima, Ohio, and Marvin of Carson City; three sisters, Mrs.
Alice Hawkins of Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Jennie Fife of Lansing and Mrs. Mary Smith
of Cleveland, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 4-17/1935 Column 3 Page 1. LILLIAN
REBECCA JOHNSON (1872 - APRIL 1933) CLAIR
L. JOSLIN (20 APR 1912 7 NOV 1997) CLAIR L. JOSLIN Clair L. Joslin, 86, of Gladwin, died Friday, Nov.
7, 1997 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home in Gladwin after a long illness. Born
April 20, 1912 in Clare County, he lived most of his life in Clare and Gladwin
County. Clair married the former Velma Heath, Nov. 3, 1935 in Clare. He had been
employed by the Gladwin County Road Commission, retiring in 1975 after 21
years. He was a member of the Wagarville Methodist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Don and
wife Marie of New Boston and Delbert and wife Kay of Cedar; one daughter,
Marlene and husband Frank TeTu of Midland; three sisters, Blanche Richmond of
Clare, Mildred Bunting of Muskegon, and Dorothy Scliarr of Coleman; 10
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers
and sisters. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was
in McClure Cemetery in Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may
wish to consider memorials to the Wagarville Methodist Church. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-12/1997 Column 4 Page 2. VELMA
F. (HEATH) JOSLIN (24 FEB 1914 - 18 JULY 2000) Velma F.
Joslin, 86, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at the home of her
daughter, in Surviving
are one daughter, Marlene and husband Frank Tetu of Services
were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Donald
Haskell officiating. Burial was in K'S BRETT
KENNETH KAREUS (20 JAN 1984 01 SEPT 2001) Brett K. Kareus, 17,
of Born Jan. 20, 1984 in
Brett loved sports
and hunting. He was a collector of sports cards and had a great sense of humor. Surviving are his
father, Carl of Gladwin; his mother, Kim Kareus and Brett Hillman of Beaverton;
grandparents, Ron and Louise Pomaski of Chesterfield Twp.; grandmother, Carolyn
Kareus-Asch and Leo Asch, of Gladwin; great-grandmother, Rose Cilia of Gladwin;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; girlfriend, Claire Richardson; and
good friend, Chad Boeneman. He will be greatly missed by Dinky. He was preceded in
death by his grandpa, Ken Kareus; grandparents, Jim and Jeanette Noykos;
great-grandpa, George Cilia; and great grandparents, Jerome and Jean Pomaski. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Memorial
contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family. KENNETH
FRED KAREUS (31 DEC 1928 - 22 SEP 1996) KENNETH F. KAREUS Kenneth F. Kareus, 67, of Gladwin, died suddenly
Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996 at his home. Born Dec. 31, 1928 in Detroit, he resided
in Gladwin since 1987 when he moved from Midland. Mr. Kareus was employed as an
operating engineer at Fisher Contracting in Midland for 40 years before retiring
in 1982. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 397 and Operating Engineers
Local 324. He married the former Carolyn Southwell June 8, 1957
in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Carl J . of Gladwin; 2
daughters, Carrie Ann Kareus of Edenville, and Kathleen Marie and husband Brian Fogus of Midland; 4
brothers, Warren of Beaverton, Leonard of Gladwin, William Jr. of Prudenville,
and Robert of Midland; 3 sisters, Doris Kinne of Hemlock, Grace Oliverio of
East Detroit, and Gloria Moore of Beaverton; and 3 grandchildren. Rites will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Donald Haskell will officiate and burial
will be in the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home.
A special Masonic memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) at
the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Gladwin County Record
dated 9-25/1996 Column 1 Page 7. WARREN
W. KAREUS (27 JULY 1925 - 8 JULY 2001) Warren W.
Kareus, 75, of He is
survived by his wife Pauline; his children, Susan Bellair, Linda Lang, Michael
Kareus, all of Beaverton, Barb Shearer of Roscommon, and Cheri Berry, John
Card, and John Kareus, all of Gladwin; 19 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard of Gladwin, Bill of Roscommon, and
Robert of Midland; two sisters, Doris Kinne of Hemlock and Grace Oliverio of
California.He was preceded in death by one brother, Ken; and one sister, Gloria
Moore. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev.
Timothy Verity officiating. Burial will be in ARTHUR
EDMUND KELLY (26 MAY 1947 - 31 MAY 1948) SERVICES
HELD FOR YEAR-OLD SON Arthur Edmund Kelly, one-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Kelly, Secord township, died on Monday, May 31. Funeral services
will be held this afternoon at the Reigle Funeral Home with the Rev. John
Miller officiating. Burial will be in the McClure cemetery. Arthur Edmund was born on May 26, 1947 in WAYNE
T. KELLY (16 JAN 1904 - 18 JAN 1981) Wayne
T. Kelly, 77, of Mr. Kelly also worked in a small parts
factory in He and the former Else Wild were married
October 15, 1942, in Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial
was in the ADELINE
BLANCHE (CODLING) KERN (22 JUNE 1912 - 16 JUNE 1993) Adeline
B. Kern, 80, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 16, 1993, in the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Surviving are 2 sons, Calvin of Gladwin
and David of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one brother, Floyd of Lowell; one sister,
Helen Garner of Sanford; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor Sam Wilson officiated and burial was in the Corrections:
In the obituary of Adeline Kern last week, a daughter, Arlene Fromer of BABY
GIRL KERN (28 JAN 1928 - JAN 1928) - UNNAMED - DAUGHTER OF: AMON W. &
LOTTIE KERN We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kern
and family in the loss of their little daughter, born Jan. 28. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-2/1928 Column 1 Page 2. DELBERT
KERN (24 MARCH 1912 - 05 JUNE 1990) Delbert
( Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Jack of Flushing, Tom of Tucson, Ariz. and Richard of Houston, Tex; 2
daughters, Babara Backs of St. Louis, Mo. and Linda Kern of Almo, Ky.; one
brother, Harvey of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Carrie Whitman and Evelyn Clore of
Gladwin, Alice Lorenz of Flint and Bonnie Taylor of Veldez, Alaska; and several
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers, 3 sisters and a son. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Sam Wilson officiated and burial was in the
Mrs.
Kern, age 88, passed away Sunday, April, 29, 2002 in She is survived by three sons, Jack (Mary
Ann) Kern of Flushing, Tom (Donna) Kern of Tucson, Arizona, and Richard (Jeri)
Kern of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Linda Kern of Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, May 2, 2002 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Stanley Sampson
presiding. Burial is to follow at LEONARD
KERN (1943 - 1943) LOTTIE
ELSIE (DRAKE) KERN (16 FEB 1883 - 18 DEC 1964) SHORT
ILLNESS TAKES MRS. KERN Mrs. Lottie Kern, 81, of Gladwin, passed
away Friday at the home of her son. She leaves 180 descendants. Survivors
include four sons, George of Toledo, James of New Rochester, Ohio, Delbert of
Gladwin, and Harvey of Beaverton; six daughters, Nellie Sampson, of Gladwin,
Elizabeth Warner, of Valrica, Calif., Carrie Whitman of Royal Oak, Evelyn
Clore, of Gladwin, Alice Lorenz, of Flint, and Bonnie Taylor of Valdez, Alaska;
a sister, Mrs. Nellie Hayes, of Gladwin; 51 grandchildren, 109 great
grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the RALPH
WILLIAM KERN (06 APRIL 1904 - 08 MAY 1961) ILLNESS
TAKES RALPH KERN Ralph W. Kern, 57, Survivors include his widow, Adeline; two
sons, Calvin, of Beaverton, and David, at home; a daughter Mrs. Arlene Fromer,
of Beaverton; his mother Lottie Kern, of Gladwin; four brothers, Harvey, of
Beaverton, George, of Braduer, Ohio, James, of Pemberville, Ohio and Delbert,
of Mt. Morris; six sisters, Mrs. Nellie Sampson and Mrs. Evelyn Clore, of
Gladwin, Mrs. Elizabeth Warner, of Alma, Mrs. Alice Lorenz, of Flint, Mrs.
Bonnie Taylor, of Valdez, Alaska, and Mrs. Carrie Whitman, of Detroit; and
eight grandchildren. His brother, Walter, passed away last week. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday at the JACK
KINNEY (13 MARCH 1912 - 21 DEC 1982) Jack
Kinney, 70, of Surviving are one son, EN3 Jack on the USS
Forrestal in the U.S. Navy; and one sister, Mrs. Christine O'Neill of AMANDA
E. (HARROLD) KLEIN (23 NOV 1862 - 16 DEC 1931) Mrs. Charles A. Klein - Amanda E. Harrold was born
in Henry County, Ohio, November 23, 1862 and died at her home in Gladwin December
16, 1931 at the age of 69. Married to
Charles A. Klein in 1833 at Napoleon, ALTHA
DELIAH (CRONK) KLEIN (4 JULY 1906 - 18 NOV 1953) MRS.
ALTHA KLEIN PASSES SUDDENLY Mrs. Altha D. Klein, 47, passed away
Wednesday night, November 18, following a sudden illness earlier in the
afternoon. The time of the funeral service is tentative upon the arrival of her
son, Bernard, from Altha D. Cronk was born on July 4, 1906, in
Gladwin township and spent her entire lifetime here. She married Harry Klein on
September 11, 1924, in Gladwin. Surviving are her husband, Harry; one son,
Bernard H. Klein, U.S. Marines; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Ann Langford of
Kinde and Thelma Arlene at home; her father, Marshall Cronk, of Gladwin; two
brothers, Ernest and Wayne Cronk, of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor
Mooneyhame nad Mrs. Belvia Riemenschneider, both of Pontiac; also two
granddaughters. Her mother and one sister, Edna, preceded her in death. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-25/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1 CHARLEY
A. KLEIN (4 SEP 1862 - 5 DEC 1954) Charley
A. Klein, 92, passed away Sunday, December 5, after a brief illiness. Mr. Klein was born on September 4, 1862 in He
is survived by four sons, Harley, Harvey, Ralph and Harry all of Gladwin; two
daughters Mrs. Dora Hoskinson and Mrs. Minnie Ellis of Gladwin; one sister,
Mrs. Louisa Eisman of Napoleon, CHARLES
W. KLEIN (17 AUG 1927 - 3 OCT 1995) Charles W. Klein, 68, of Gladwin, died
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1995 at his home. Born Aug. 17, 1927 in Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Deborah and husband Jim Grogg of Gladwin; his in-laws, Harold and
Leah McAllister of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Ella Winkler of Gladwin, Bernice Tucker
of Midland, and Ida and George McGregor of California; and 2 granddaughters,
Jennifer and Melinda. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday from the
Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Elder Roger Haines and Dr. Ellis Whitehead
officiating. Burial was in CLARE
O. KLEIN (24 JUN 1915 3 FEB 2004) Clare
Orville Klein, 88, a long-time resident of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, Feb.
3, 2004, at Mid Michigan Stratford Village, 1993. Mr. Klein was a farmer in Clare loved
his church and attended faithfully and he took great pleasure in his
grandchildren (David and Nicole) who lived close by. He enjoyed attending
Nicoles dance recitals and their piano recitals, basketball games, track meets
and especially Davids baseball games at Those
planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the CLIFFORD
M. KLEIN (24 MAY 1924 - 5 OCT 1945) CORA
E. (LOOKER) KLEIN (9 JUNE 1896 - 31 AUG 1973) Mrs.
Cora E. Klein, 77, of Gladwin, died Friday, August 31, at the Survivors are her husband, Ralph; 3
daughters, Mrs. Ida Mary McGregor of California, Mrs. Ella Winkler of Gladwin,
and Mrs. Bernice Tucker of Midland; a son Charles of Midland; 2 brothers,
Emmott Looker of Reyno, Arkansas, and Lawrence Looker of Michigan; a sister,
Mrs. Fay Dye of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at
the ESTHER
INEZ KLEIN (22 MARCH 1928 - 22 MARCH 1930) ESTHER
INEZ KLEIN Esther
Inez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Klein of Gladwin township, died March 22,
1930, of pneumonia. She was born March 22, 1928. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at the McClure church. Interment in McClure cemetery. Ralph Klein and
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Klein of Pontiac were here Monday to attend the funeral of
their niece, Esther Inez Klein. Gladwin County Record dated 3-27/1930 Column
5 Page 5. GERTRUDE
ORLETTA (FOOR) KLEIN (27 AUG 1892 - 18 OCT 1963) SERVICES
MONDAY FOR MRS. KLEIN Funeral services were held at the Miner
Funeral Home on Monday at 3 p.m. for Mrs. Gertrude O. Klein, 71, who died
Friday morning at Surviving are her husband, Harley; three
sons, Clare and Ward, of Gladwin, and Ray, of Clarkson; two daughters, Mrs.
Gladys Alexander, of Clarkston, and Mrs. Crystal McAllister; of Union Lake; a
brother, Roy Foor, of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Crawford, of Grand
Ledge, and Mrs. Ethel Powley, of Pontiac; 18 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 10-23/1963 Column - 5 Page - 1 HARLEY
A. KLEIN (6 MAY 1888 - 11 SEP 1965) SERVICES
HELD FOR HARLEY KLEIN Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday
from the Miner Funeral Home for Harley A. Klein, 77. The Rev. M. R. Putnam
officiated and burial was in Mr. Klein was a farmer in HARRY
KLEIN (22 NOV 1901 - 24 JULY 1990) Harry
Klein, 88, of Mr. Klein also enjoyed gardening and many in
the area enjoyed his flowers and vegetables. Mr. Klein and the former Altha
Cronk were married Sept. 11, 1924, at the Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Potter and the Rev.
Donald Roberts officiated and burial was in the HARVEY
L. KLEIN (28 DEC 1890 - 26 APRIL 1972) Harvey L. Klein, 81 died suddenly at his
home, Surviving are his wife, Winnie Mae; two
daughters, Mrs. Opal Bruner and Mrs. Mabel Beebe, both of Gladwin; four sons,
Orlay of Gladwin, Alvin of Midland, Virgil of West Branch, and Lloyd of
Brighton; two brothers, Harry and Ralph, both of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs.
Dora Hoskinson and Mrs. Minnie Hoskinson, also of Gladwin; 23 grandchildren and
22 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 10am at the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, and burial was in RALPH
B. KLEIN (30 MAY 1896 - 29 MARCH 1982) Ralph
B. Klein, 85, of 1007 N. Spring St., Gladwin, died Monday, March 29, in the Surviving are one son, Charles of Gladwin; 3
daughters, Mrs. Ida Mary McGregor of WINNIE
MAE (FOOR) KLEIN (14 JULY 1893 - 8 FEB 1979) Mrs.
Winnie M. Klein, 85, of 300 Cemetery St., Gladwin died Thursday, Feb. 8, in the
Clare Nursing Home following an illness of six months. Born in Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Delbert
(Opal) Bruner and Mrs. Burke (Mabel) Beebe, both of Gladwin; 4 sons, Alvin of
Midland, Virgil of West Branch, Lloyd of Brighton and Orlay of Gladwin; 2
brothers, Arthur Foor of Gladwin and Melvin Foor of Midland; one sister, Mrs.
Zelma Powley of Gladwin; 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Al Goff officiated and burial was in the DOROTHY
SOPHIE (BUSCH) KNAKE (1 APRIL 1866 - 28 JUNE 1938) Funeral Services Thurs. for Mrs. Dorothy Knake Funeral Thursday services were at 2 p. m. for held Mrs.
Dorothy Knake at the Rogers Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Chas. Woods. Burial
was at the McClure cemetery. Mrs. Dorothy Knake died here Tuesday, June 28, at
the age of 73 years. She was born in Germany April 1, 1865. In 1888 she was
married to Henry Knake and to them were born eight children, one of whom with
Mr. Knake has preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Knake came to America in 1909 and
settled at Baltimore Maryland. Coming to Gladwin county in 1913 they lived at Secord, later
moving to Butman township, where Mr. Knake died in 1919. In 1913 Mrs. Knake went to Nebraska
with her daughter, where she resided until three months ago, when she returned to Michigan and
lived with her son Henry until the time of her death. She leaves to mourn, three sons and four daughters,
Mrs. Dora Kost of Germany, Mrs. Martha Geortaen of Nebraska, Mrs. Amanda
Reisner of Midland and Mrs. Frieda Kroeker of West Branch Henry Knake of
Gladwin township, Arnold of Beaverton, and William of Butman township, also one
brother, Christopher Busch, of Germany. Gladwin County Record dated 7-6/1938
Column 4 Page 1. F.
WILLIAM KNAKE (1899 - 1981) HENRY
FREDERICK KNAKE (7 SEP 1864 23 MARCH 1919) KnakeHenry Frederick Knake died suddenly at his
home in Butman township, March 23, 1919. A few weeks ago he sustained fracture
of a leg but was apparently feeling all right until a few minutes before his death.
He was born at Bokeloh., Province of Hanover, Germany, Sept. 7, 1864, and came
with his family to this country April, 1909, and located in Baltimore,
Maryland, where they lived one year before coming to Michigan. They have lived in Gladwin nearly all of the time
since. He leaves to mourn, his wife, three sons and four daughters. One
daughter is still in Germany. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at
McClure church conducted by Rev. Mr. Headley. Burial in McClure cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 3-27/1919 Column 7 Page 1. HENRY
FREDRICK KNAKE (24 FEB 1890 - 13 MAY 1971) Henry F. Knake Henry F. Knake, 81, died at his home 3359 No.
Hockaday Road, Gladwin Township, Tuesday afternoon, May 11. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Feb. 24, 1890, Mr. Knake
came to the United States in 1910. He moved to Gladwin County in 1930 and
settled on his farm and had lived there since. He was married to the former Miss Hattie Urzycki ofi
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1930, and she preceded him in death in December 1944. Surviving are one son, Henry Knake Jr. of
Williamsburg, Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Spiris of Holt, Mrs. Alice Hoffman of Davenport,
Iowa, Mrs. Betty Wolf of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Dorothy Clark; two brothers,
Arnold of Beaverton, and William of Ludington; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Rascher
of Midland, and Mrs. Frieda Kroeker of Lafayette, Ore.; and nine grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 3:00 p. m. a t the
Mathews Chapel with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating. Burial was in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 5-19/1971 Column 4 Page 2. HEDWIG
T. HATTIE KNAKE (10 OCT 1906 27 DEC 1944) Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the
Zion Lutheran Church at Oberlin for Mrs. Hedwig Knake, 38, who died Wednesday
at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw following a two weeks illness. The Rev. H. F. Brietzke officiated at the
service and burial was in the McClure cemetery. Born on October 10, 1906, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs
Knake has been a resident of Gladwin county for a number of years. In recent months she has been
employed by the Chevrolet Motor Company in Saginaw. Surviving are her husband, Henry; four daughters,
Dorothy, Betty Jane, Henrietta- and Alice, all at home; a son, Henry Jr., at home; a sister, Mrs.
Frances Myszko, of Cleveland; and a brother, Thaddeus Adams, of Bedford, Ohio. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-27/1944 Column 2 Page 1. LOUISA
KOENKE (31 AUG 1869 SEP 1942) Mrs. Koenke from Detroit is to be buried today in
McClure cemetery. She used to be a resident of Hockaday. The family has the sympathy of a large
circle of friends.Gladwin County Record dated 9-30/1942 Column 2 Page 3. Mrs. Wm Koenke, an old resident of Butman township,
(near Hockaday for many years) died in Detroit last week at the home of her
children. She was brought here for burial. Her funeral was held in the Round
Lake Baptist church Monday afternoon with burial in McClure cemetery beside her
husband who preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated 9-30/1942 Column
3 Page 7. Mrs. Louisa Koenke Dies in Detroit Mrs Louisa Koenke, wife of the late William Koenke,
died September at the home of her daughter in Detroit. Mrs Koenke was born
August 31,1869, in California, Missouri, where she was later married. Six years
after their marriage they moved to their homestead in North Dakota where they
lived for several years before moving to their farm at Hockaday. There her
husband met his death by accident. Mrs Koenke was a member of the Round Lake Baptist
Church and in her later years she attended the Gratiot Avenue Baptist church of Detroit. She
was survived by eight children and nineteen grandchildren and a host of
friends. Services were held both in Detroit and Gladwin. Rev.
E. W. Palmer of the Gratiot Aveune church and Rev. Newman of the Burns Avenue
Baptist church officiated at the services held in Detroit. Burial was in the McClure cemetery Monday, September
28. Gladwin County Record dated 10-7/1942 Column 4 Page 1. THEODORE
KOENKE (17 SEP 1905 - 1911) Owing to difficulty in securing complete particulars
the last issue of the Record contained only a brief announcement of the
accidental death of Theodore Koenke, little son of William Koenke, who received
fatal injuries by falling from a wagon on the road between his fathers farm,
and the Neely farm in Butman township, July 4, at 9 p.m. The German Baptist
Sunday-school held it annual picnic in the woods back of the Neely farm that
day. All went well and parting in the evening everybody pronounced it one of
the most delightful occasions of the kind they had enjoyed. The Koenke family
had all gone home, and Sam, the oldest boy, wanted to bring the planks back
from the picnic grounds and when he started back with the wagon, little
Theodore wanted to go along, to which the elder brother consented. On the way
home the display of fireworks at Gladwin and Hockaday excited the little fellow
to such an extent that he lost his balance on the wagon and fell, causing
instant death. Funeral services at the home and at McClure church
July 6 were largely attended. Words of comfort and sympathy were offered by
Rev. F. G. Westphal of the McClure M. E. church in English and by Rev. A. G.
Lang of the German Baptist church sang some very appropriate selections. Much
sympathy was shown the family and floral offerings were numerous. The little form
was laid to rest in McClure cemetery. Theodore, son of William and Louisa Koenke, was born
Sept. 17, 1905, at Anamoose, N. D. At the time of his death he was aged 5
years, 9 months and 17 days. Gladwin County Record dated 7-13/1911 Column 5
Page 1. TWIN
BABIES KOENKE (? - 1923) OF: S. & O. KOENKE WILLIAM
KOENKE (1867 5 MARCH 1919) WM. KOENKE MEETS DEATH BY FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT WHILE HANDLING TIMBERS Skull Crushed and Death Was InstantaneousWas
Prosperous Farmer. William Koenke, respected and prosperous farmer
living near Hockaday, met a shocking death Wednesday at about 9 a.m. while
helping to unload timbers or long poles from a wagon in his yard. His son had
raised the end of one of the big sticks to the top of a wheel and Mr. Koenke
was in the rear between the stick and the load trying to shove it over when the
end of the wheel fell off, swinging the timber back so it struck Mr. Koenkes
head, crushing his skull and killing him instantly. Coroner Wright went out to
investigate, but found no occasion for an inquest. Mr. Koenke owned a fully equipped farm, with good
buildings, the land being part of the old Wells-Stone farm. He was not only
prosperous but he was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. William Koenke was born in Russia, and was 51 years,
seven months and one day old. He has been a resident of Butman township 11
years. Gladwin County Record dated 3-6/1919 Column 7 Page 1. LUCILLE
ANN (CRONK) KNOWLTON (23 MARCH 1919 - 19 MARCH 1995) Lucille A Knowlton,
75, of Surviving are 3 sons, James and wife Sandra
of Saginaw, Donald and wife Betty of Tawas City, and Martin and wife Shirley of
Saginaw; 3 daughters, Ellen and husband Frank Collison of Saginaw, Joan and
husband Robert Jernigan of Silver Point, Tenn. and Pamela Ashcraft of Saginaw;
3 sisters, Marion Beeman of Midland, Hope White of Flint; and Myrth Burwick of
Flint; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded to death by
one brother, Martin Looker and a sister, Joy Bailey. Services win be held at 10 a.m. today
(Wednesday) from the W.L. Case & Co. Funeral Chapel in WALTER
W. KNOWLTON (6 OCT 1910 - 12 NOV 1980) Walter
W. Knowlton, 70, of Surviving besides his wife are 3 sons,
James, Donald and Martin of Saginaw; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Jernigan
of Tucson, Ariz.; Mrs. Gary (Ellen) Furtaw and Mrs. Pamela Ashcraft of Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the
Case Chapel in HAZEL
(HILTZ) KOONTZ (18 OCT 1903 - 11 NOV 1989) ROSCOE
C. KOONTZ (20 MARCH 1902 - 28 JUNE 1978) Ross
C. Koontz Sr., 76, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Evelyne) McIntosh and Mrs. Elmer (Onalee) Kerblewski of
Gladwin and Mrs. Gloyd ( Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was in
the LEONARD
R. KRIGNER (19 DEC 1913 - 23 AUG 1988) Leonard
R. Krigner, 74, of Surviving are his wife, Stella; 3 sons,
Rheinhard of Wixom, Terry of Howell and Gerald of Belleville; 2 daughters, Mrs.
Michael (Marlen) Dzieglewicz of Walled Lake and Darlene Cox of Howell; one
brother, Henry of Beverly Hills; 2 sisters, Rhoda Frommert of Services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and
burial was in the L'S SAMUEL
LANDENBERGER (21 APR 1915 1 AUG 1998) SAMUEL LANDENBERGER Samuel Landenberger, 83, of Gladwin, died Saturday,
Aug. 1, 1998 at his home. Born April 21, 1915 in Brazil, South America, he was
the son of Jacob and Betty Matschulat Landenberger. He lived in Gladwin most of his life. Samuel
married the former Edna Zeitz, Sept. 3, 1938 in Gladwin. He worked for The Dow
Chemical Company for 27 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Gladwin
Cornerstone Baptist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Kenneth
and wife Helen of Russellville, Ark., and Gerald and wife Susan of Gladwin; two brothers, Kurt
and wife Virginia, and Ulric and wife Elberta, all of Gladwin; one sister, Erika
Stillner of Florida; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Hugo. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gladwin Cornerstone
Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Alexander officiating. Burial was in McClure Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Arrangements were in charge
of Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 8-5/1998 Column
4 Page 2. ELSIE
D. MOM LATHROP (8 SEP 1906 3 JULY 1997) ELSIE "MOM" LATHROP Elsie "Mom" Lathrop, 90, of Gladwin, died
July 3, 1997 at Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born Sept. 8,
1906 in Melvin, Michigan to George and
Anna Bubel DaFoe, she married Joseph Lathrop III March 31, 1928 in Sandusky. Her
life with Rev. Lathrop took her many places. Besides being a teacher in the
public school system, the couple founded the Good News Camp in 1945 and the Deckerville Bible Church. They
were missionaries in Alaska. and interim pastorate in Mexico City. They came to
Gladwin in 1958. Elsie is survived by one son, Joseph and wife Sylvia
Lathrop IV of Gladwin; two daughters, Carolyn and husband James Fromer of Gladwin,
and Harriet and husband Rev. Winston Decker of Bridgman; one foster son, James
Main of St. Martin; eleven grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; and two
sisters, Dorothy Jacobs of Cadillac and Donna Andrews of Flint. She was
preceded in death by her husband, one granddaughter, one great grandson and one
brother, Clare DaFoe. Services will held at 1 p.m. July 4 at Good News
Camp with Rev. James VanNoord, Rev. Robert Brown and Rev. Tony Alexander officiating. Burial
Was in McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Good News Camp.
Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated
7-9/1997 Column 2 Page 2. LINDA
K. LATHROP (? - 21 OCT 1967) REV.
JOSEPH LATHROP (7 DEC 1899 5 JUNE 1984) REV. JOSEPH LATHROP The Rev. Joseph Lathrop, 84, of 4479 Ash Ct.,
Gladwin, died Tuesday evening in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long
illness. Born in Detroit on December 7, 1899, he grew up there and married the
former Elsie Dafoe on March 31, 1928, in Sandusky. They came to Gladwin County
in 1958 and founded the Good News Camp on N. M-30. Rev. Lathrop had spent 52
years in the Christian ministry. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters,
Mrs. Winston (Harriet) Decker of Bridgeman and Mrs. James (Carolyn) Fromer of
Gladwin; one son Joseph IV; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by one brother. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Round Lake
Baptist Church. The Rev. Winston Decker and the Rev. James VanNoord officiated and
burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 6-13/1984 Column 5 Page 2. BRUCE
E. LEBLANC (? - 29 JAN 1975) CHRISTIAN
LECHNER (28 SEP 1855 - 14 JUNE 1930) Christian
Lechner died June 14, 1930 at his home at Oberlin, after an illness of several
months, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 17 days. Mr. Lechner was born
Sept. 28, 1855, at Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Lechner, Edward Lechner of Mr. Lechner is survived by his wife the sons
and the daughter mentioned above and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services were
held at the home Wednesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. and at the Lutheran church at
Oberlin at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Bernard Roth, followed by burial at
McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-19/1930 Column - 7 Page - 1 EMIL
R. LECHNER (28 JAN 1887 - 20 DEC 1962) DEATH
TAKES EMIL LECHNER Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30
p.m. in Survivors include three sons, Rudolph, Emil
Jr. and Luther, of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Laura Trapp of Plymouth, Mrs. Leona Adas of Ferndale, Mrs.
Esther Hopson of Corte Modera, Calif., and Mrs. Eleanore Paxton of Gladwin;
four brothers, Edward of Carrington, N.D., Rev. Herman Lechner of Mason City,
Iowa, Rev. Rudolph Lechner of Raymond, Minn., and Rev. Adolph Lechner of
Toluca, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Schultz of Gladwin, Mrs. Clara Schmidt
of Durand and Mrs. Edna Nelson of Reno, Nev.; and 19 grandchildren. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-26/1962 Column - 6 Page - 1 NINA
(?) LECHNER (? - ?) MARRIED EMIL R. LECHNER ABOVE. EMMA
(SCHULTZ) LECHNER (1 MAY 1889 - 8 JAN 1946) RITES
HELD FOR MRS. LECHNER Mrs. Emma Lechner, 57, died at her home in
Gladwin township, on Tuesday, January 8, after an illness of eight months.
Funeral services were held on Friday, at 2:30 p.m. at Surviving are her husband, Emil; four
daughters, Mrs. Laura Trapp and Mrs. Leona Adas, of Detroit, Esther and Elenore, at home; three sons, Rudolph,
Emil Jr. and Luther, of Gladwin; five brothers, Fred, Gustoff, Herman, and
Robert, of Fessenden, North Dakota, and Julius Schultz, of Gladwin; one sister,
Mrs. Elsie Kepper, of Fessenden, North Dakota; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Christ
Lechner, of Gladwin. One son, Louis, preceded his mother in death. Pallbearers were Julius Meister, Roscoe
Koontz, George Dennings, Fred Brokoff, Henry Knake and Reggie Whittle. Gladwin
County Record dated 01-16/1946 Column - 2 Page - 1 LOUIS
E. R. LECHNER (20 JAN 1911 - 18 JAN 1918) ROSALIE
(KOENKE) LECHNER (23 DEC 1862 6 MAY 1952) Mrs. Rosalie Lechner Mrs. Rosalie Lechner, 89, passed away at the home of
her son, Emil Lechner, in Gladwin township on Tuesday morning, May 6. She had been
in ill health for the past four years. Funeral services will be held from Zion
Lutheran church in Oberlin on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, preceded by a
prayer service at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. H. F. Brietzke will
officiate and burial will be in McClure cemetery. Mrs. Lechner was born in Russia on December 23, 1862
and married Christian Lechner in 1881. They came to the United States in 1891
and settled in Missouri; moving to Gladwin in 1915. Since the death of her
husband, in 1930, Mrs. Lechner lived with her son, Emil. Surviving are five sons, Emil- Lechner, of Gladwin,
Edward Lechner, of Carrington, North Dakota, Rev. Herman Lechner, of Ashley,
North Dakota, Rev, Rudolf Lechner, of Raymond, Minnesota and Rev. Adolf
Lechner, of Toluoa, Illinois; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Schultz, of Gladwin,
Mrs. Clara Schmidt, of Mt. Clemens and Mrs. Edna Nelson, of Reno, Nevada; also
30 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated
5-7/1952 Column 6 Page 1. DR.
ALFRED M. LENNON (9 OCT 1913 9 JAN 1999) DR.
ALFRED M. LENNON Dr.
Alfred M. Lennon, 85, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 at the Gladwin
Living Centre. Born
Oct. 9, 1913 in Gladwin Township, he was the son of Matthew and Edna Breault Lennon.
He graduated from Gladwin High School, where he played on the baseball,
basketball and football teams and participated in the boxing tournaments. Doc
married the former Maxine Cole, Feb. 19, 1937 in Lansing. She preceded him in death
Nov. 20, 1989. He received a pharmacy degree from Ferris Institute in 1937 and
a medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Mo. in
1949. A
long time resident of Redford and Dearborn Heights, he was a founding physician
and chief of staff at Garden City Hospital and was appointed to the board of
Peoples Community Hospital Authority. He practiced medicine for 34 years in
Redford Township before retiring to Gladwin in 1990. Surviving
are one son, Dr. Robert Lee and wife Kathryn of Mooresville, N.C.; two
daughters, Lauralee
and husband Norman Jones of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., and Kathleen Ann and husband
Kenneth Mullen of Gaylord; one daughter-in-law, Karen Ann Lennon of Redford; three
brothers, Leo of Muskegon, Lester (Dee) of Munising, and Johnnie (Jack) of
Gladwin; two sisters, Dorothy Wager of Gladwin, and Rosilee Wager of Midland;
eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews
and friends, both here and in Ireland. He was preceded in death by one son,
John. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Father
Julius Spleet officiating. A private burial will be held in McClure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Mission or the
Wagarville United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 1-13/1999
Column 1 Page 2. CLARENCE
HENRY LENNON (8 AUG 1910 - 4 MAY 1992) Clarence H. Lennon, 81, of Gladwin, died Monday, May
4, 1992, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born August 8, 1910, in Gladwin and
spent his lifetime here, Mr. Lennon was a farmer, a livestock dealer, active in
the 4-H and a member of the Gladwin County Road Commission for 25 years. Mr. Lennon and the former Coral Sutherland were
married Dec. 19, 1931, in Gladwin County.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Mark on Montana; 3
daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Beverly) Hooker of Engadine; Natalie Sullivan and Mrs.
William (Phyllis) Raymond of Gladwin; a son-in-law, Dr. James Sullivan of
Gladwin; 5 brothers, Dr. Alfred of Dearborn Heights; Leo of Muskegon; Jack and
Lester (Dee) of Gladwin; and Francis of Mt. Pleasant; 2 sisters, Dorothy Wagar
of Gladwin and Rosilee Wagar of Midland; 17 grandchildren and 2 great -
grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held Thursday at 2pm from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Sherry Parker will officiate and burial
will be in the McClure Cemetery. Visitation
is from 2 to 9pm today, Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1992 Column
- 2 Page - 2 CORAL
F. (SUTHERLAND) LENNON (21 FEB 1911 - 13 JAN 1999) Coral
F. Lennon, 87, of ??? Died Jan 13, 1999 at the Gladwin Living Centre. Born Feb. 21, 1911 in Gladwin, she was the
daughter of Andrew and Ruby White Sutherland.
Her grandfather immigrated from She
attended Section 8 Rural School, graduated from Coral
taught a total of 25 years in both rural and then the consolidated Gladwin
schools. She taught elementary school
and many of those years she taught kindergarten. She was a member of the Surviving
are three daughters, Beverly and husband Raymond Hooker of Engadine, Natalie
Sullivan of Gladwin, and Phyllis and husband William Raymond of Gladwin; one
son, Mark and wife Emily of Missoula, Mont.; one son-in-law, Dr. James
Sullivan; one brother, Hugh Sutherland of San Diego, Calif.; 17 grandchildren;
and 13 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by four great-grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers. Services
will be held at 2pm Friday at the EDWARD
JAMES LENNON (2 NOV 1879 - 17 NOV 1955) Edward
James Lennon, 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Henry
Rhodes residence in He is survived by four sisters, Mrs.
Margaret McNamara and Mrs. Anna Woods, of Gladwin; Mrs. Mary Smith of Ionia,
and Sister Mary Wendell, of FRANCIS
D. LENNON (28 MAY 1920 26 SEP 1993) FRANCIS LENNON Francis Lennon, 73, of Freeland, died Sunday, Sept
26, 1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. He was born in
Gladwin on May 28, 1920, and was raised here. Surviving are 4 brothers. Dr. Alfred
of Dearborn Heights, Leo of Muskegon and Lester and Jack of Gladwin; 2 sisters,
Dorothy Wagar of Gladwin and Rosilee Wagar of Midland. He was preceded in death
by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the McClure
Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Arrangements were in charge
of the Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 9-29/1993 Column 4
Page 2. JOHN
ALFRED LENNON (14 MARCH 1938 11 MAY 1994) JOHN A. LENNON John A. Lennon, 56, of Dearborn Heights, died
Wednesday, May 11, 1994, at his home. He was born in Lansing on March 14, 1938,
and married Karen Higgins on June 30, 1962, in Redford. He lived in Colorado, then
moved to Dearborn in 1992. The couple owned property in the Gladwin area, and
spent summers and weekends in Gladwin. Mr. Lennon was a computer engineer, and was
a member of the Walleye Association of Gladwin. Surviving are his wife, Karen; 2 sons, Kevin of
Germanstown, Md. and Alfred of Lakewood, Colo.; one daughter Linda Lennon of Aurora, Colo.; his
parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.M. Lennon of Gladwin; one brother. Robert of Rochester,
Minn.; 2 sisters, Laura Lee Lennon of Westland, and Kathleen Mullen of Newberry; and one granddaughter. Rites were held Sunday from the Sisson Funeral Home.
The Rev. James Brenner officiated and burial was In the McClure Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-18/1994 Column 3 Page 2. JOHN
N. LENNON (16 JAN 1895 - 13 MAY 1955) DIES
SUDDENLY AT SISTER'S HOME Funeral services for John N. Lennon, 60,
Grout township farmer, were held Monday morning at the He is survived by one brother, Edward, of
Gladwin; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret McNamara and Mrs. Anna Wood of Gladwin,
Mrs. Mary Smith of Ionia and Sister Mary Wendall of Grand Rapids. Interment was
made in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-18/1955 Column - 2
Page - 1 LESTER
DONALD "DEE" LENNON (19 MAY 1921 - 16 NOV 1999) Lester
"Dee" Lennon, 78, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 at the Surviving
are two brothers, Leo of Muskegon, and Johnnie (Jack) of Gladwin; two sisters,
Dorothy and husband Devere Wagar of Gladwin, and Rosilee Wager of
MATTHEW
JOHN LENNON (2 JAN 1881 - 31 MARCH 1947) RITES
HELD TODAY FOR MATHEW LENNON Mathew J. Lennon, 66, died at his home in
Gladwin township on Monday morning, March 31, after a long illness. Funeral
services were held this morning at the Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock. A
Rosary prayer service was read at the Hall Funeral Home on Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. The Rev. Fr. F. E. McGinn officiated and burial was in the McClure
cemetery. Mr. Lennon was born in Clare county on January 22, 1881 and has been
in this vicinity for many years. Mrs. Lennon passed away on December 13, 1938. Surviving are eight sons, Stephen J.,
Clarence, Thomas N., L. D., and John C., all of Gladwin, Alfred M., of
Kirksville, Missouri, Francis D., of Mt. Pleasant and Leo H., of Muskegon; four
daughters, Mrs. Cassie Searfoss, Dorothy I. Lennon, E. Rosilee Lennon, of
Gladwin, Mrs. Alice E. Bennington, of Harbor Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Etta
Tobin, of Lake View, Mrs. Margaret MacNamara, of Grout township, Mrs. Mary
Smith, of Ionia, Mrs. Anna Woods, of Gladwin and Sister Mary Wendell, of Grand
Rapids; two brothers, John Lennon, of Saginaw and Edward Lennon, making his
home at the home of the deceased. Pallbearers were Joseph Benson, Patrick
Powley, Fred Switzer, Harvey Klein, Frank Sheehan and Carl Garber. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-02/1947 Column - 3 Page - 1 MARY
EDNA (BREAULT) LENNON (25 APRIL 1889 - 13 DEC 1938) MRS. M.
J. LENNON DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Matthew J. Lennon of Gladwin township
died at her home Tuesday, December 13, following a long illness. Mary Edna
Breault, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Breault, was born in Gladwin April
25, 1889. She was married to Matthew J. Lennon at Those surviving, besides her husband,
Matthew J., are her children, Stephen of Flint, Clarence of Gladwin, Mrs. Alice
Bennington of Gaylord, Alfred of Lansing, Thomas, Leo, Cassie, Francis, L. D.,
Johnnie, Dorothy and Bosilie, of Gladwin; her father, Stewart Breault, of
Gladwin, her mother having preceded her in death April 13, 1916. She also
leaves four brothers, Murrney, Stanley, Edward and John Breault, of Gladwin;
two sisters, Mrs. Oney Hetherington and Mrs. Walter Kern of Gladwin; and six
grandchildren, besides other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services
were held at the McClure M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Ivan Hodgson. Interment was in the McClure cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 12-21/1938 Column - 1 Page - 5 MATTHEW
JOHN LENNON (2 JAN 1881 - 31 MARCH 1947) RITES
HELD TODAY FOR MATHEW LENNON Mathew J. Lennon, 66, died at his home in
Gladwin township on Monday morning, March 31, after a long illness. Funeral
services were held this morning at the Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock. A
Rosary prayer service was read at the Hall Funeral Home on Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. The Rev. Fr. F. E. McGinn officiated and burial was in the McClure
cemetery. Mr. Lennon was born in Clare county on January 22, 1881 and has been
in this vicinity for many years. Mrs. Lennon passed away on December 13, 1938. Surviving are eight sons, Stephen J.,
Clarence, Thomas N., L. D., and John C., all of Gladwin, Alfred M., of
Kirksville, Missouri, Francis D., of Mt. Pleasant and Leo H., of Muskegon; four
daughters, Mrs. Cassie Searfoss, Dorothy I. Lennon, E. Rosilee Lennon, of
Gladwin, Mrs. Alice E. Bennington, of Harbor Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Etta
Tobin, of Lake View, Mrs. Margaret MacNamara, of Grout township, Mrs. Mary
Smith, of Ionia, Mrs. Anna Woods, of Gladwin and Sister Mary Wendell, of Grand
Rapids; two brothers, John Lennon, of Saginaw and Edward Lennon, making his
home at the home of the deceased. Pallbearers were Joseph Benson, Patrick
Powley, Fred Switzer, Harvey Klein, Frank Sheehan and Carl Garber. Gladwin
County Record dated 04-02/1947 Column - 3 Page - 1 MAXINE
LOUISE (COLE) LENNON (25 APR 1916 20 NOV 1989) MAXINE LENNON Maxine L. Lennon, 73, of Dearborn Heights, died
Monday, Nov. 20, 1989, in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, after a long illness. Born
in Coldwater, April 25, 1916, she lived in Beaverton as a young girl. She and
her husband had a summer home in Gladwin Township. The former Maxine Cole, she was
married to Dr. Alfred Lennon, Feb. 19, 1937, in Lansing. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons,
Robert of Rochester, Minn, and John of Denver, Colo.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth
(Kathleen) Mullen of Gaylord and Lauralee Lennon of Westland; 2 sisters,
Virginia Chadwick of Willard, Mo. And Phyllis Waltz of Beaverton; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Dean Ferris officiated and burial was in
the McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Hospice. Gladwin
County Record dated 11-29/1989 Column 3 Page 2. NICHOLAS
LENNON (1 JAN 1844 - 8 OCT 1920) Nicholas
Lennon was born in To this union were born 10 children, all of
whom are living except two who died in early life. There are left to mourn the
loss of a loving husband and kind father, his widow; daughters, Mrs. J. E.
Tobin, Mrs. Frank McNamara and Mrs. Bert Woods of Gladwin, Mich., Mrs. Zana
Smith of Lansing and sister, Mary Wendell of St. John's Orphan Home of Grand
Rapids, Mich., sons, Matthew J., John N., and Edward J. Lennon of Gladwin,
Mich. Those in attendance at the funeral from
distance were: Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Clute, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Clute, Mr. and Mrs.
Dr. Clute, Mrs. James McConnell and Frank Murphy of Clare, John Runney, Mrs.
Mary James, Wm. and Edward James and Wm. Waaser of THOMAS
N. LENNON (26 NOV 1914 - 26 MAY 1991) Thomas
N. Lennon, 76, of Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Patrick of Gladwin; one daughter, Kathryn Behnke of Midland; 6 brothers, Dr.
A.M. of Dearborn Heights, Francis of Midland, Leo of Muskegon, Jack, Lester and
Clarence of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Dorothy Wager of Gladwin and Roselee Wagar of
Midland; 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by
2 sisters and a brother. 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 VIOLA
MAE (PAXTON) SAWATSKE - LENNON (17 MARCH 1917 - 12 FEB 1997) Viola
Mae Lennon, 79, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997. Born March 17, 1917
in Surviving are one sons, Patrick and wife Sue
of Gladwin; one daughter, Kathryn Behnke of Midland; three brothers, Doyle
Paxton of Gladwin, C.D. Paxton of Flint and C. W. Paxton of Denver, Co.; three
sisters, Doris Kiger of Gladwin, Zella Alexander of Flint, and Mildred Knight
of Flint; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by three brothers, Carl, Cecil and Gaylord Paxton and three sisters, Ruth
Former, Beatrice Paxton and Beaulah Holland. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the Sisson Funeral Home with the Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Mrs.
Florence E. Lewis, 80, of Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence
(Lucille) Gamm, of Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m at the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl M. Briggs officiating. Burial
was in HARRY
C. LEWIS (9 SEP 1897 - 22 FEB 1972) Harry
C. Lewis, 74, of Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Lucille Gamm of Clement Township; one brother, Thomas of Elwood,
Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Edith Houchin of Terra Haute, Ind.; six grandchildren
and 12 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial will be in the GRACE
S. LINTON (18 AUG 1917 - 18 JAN 2000) Grace S.
Linton, 82, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at home in a house fire.
Born Aug. 18, 1917 in Hubble, she lived in Gladwin County 62 years. Grace
married Walter Linton in Surviving
are three daughters, Nancy Carper of Warren, Donna and husband Harold Gittings
of Mt. Rose, and Lois and husband Dick McCulloch of Harrison; one son, Earl and
wife Jayne of Sheridan; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill. Services
will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with
Pastor Rene Barth officiating. Burial will be in WALTER
EARL LINTON (30 JUNE 1913 19 JUNE 1970) Services,
Held for Walter Linton Walter,
E. Linton, 56, of Butman Township, died suddenly at his home Friday, June 19. Born
in Gladwin on June 30, 1913, he had spent most of his life here. He was a
farmer and also worked at Robinson Industries. Mr. Linton and the former Grace
Floyd were married on Jan. 14, 1939, in Highland Park. Besides
his wife, he is survived by two sons, William and Earl, of Madison Heights;
three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Carper, of Hazel Park, Mrs. Donna Gittings, of Mt.
Morris and Mrs. Lois Goheen, of Beaverton; one brother, Melvin, of Detroit;
five sisters, Mrs. Irene Martin and Mrs. Grace Emerick, of Detroit, Mrs. Doris
Cranston, of Ubly, Mrs. Mildred Dell,, of Pontiac and Mrs. Loretta Cripps, of
Farmington; and 14 grandchildren. Rites
were held Monday at 2 p. m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena
Richmond officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 6-24/1970 Column 5 Page 1. ARTHUR
LOOKER (2 NOV 1898 - JAN 1918) THREE
SOLDIER BOYS MEET DEATH FROM PNEUMONIA AND
DIPHTHERIA IN CAMP---ARTHUR LOOKER, JAMES GARRITY AND EARL MCKIMMY The body of Arthur Looker, son of J. W.
Looker, arrived in Gladwin Monday and was taken to the under-taking rooms.
Services were held a the McClure M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body of James Garrity arrived on the
evening train Tuesday and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Garrity, The two young men were 19 years old and had
enlisted in the navy about six weeks ago. Their deaths were caused by measles,
followed by pneumonia. The body of Earl McKimmy arrived in LOOKER---Arthur Looker, Gladwin township
boy, who answered the call of Uncle Sam by enlisting in the navy, Dec. 6, 1917,
died at Arthur made many friends and was held in the
highest esteem among them and a vacancy was felt in his home neighborhood when
he went to be a "Boy in Blue." Funeral services were held in McClure
church at 2:30, followed by interment in McClure cemetery. We loved him, yes, we loved him. But angels
loved him more, And they sweetly called him To yonder shining shore; The golden
gates were open. A gentle voice said, "Come!" And with farewells
unspoken. He calmly entered home.---Contributed by a friend. Gladwin County
Record dated 01-31/1918 Column - 6 Page - 5 HOPE
ILENE WHITE LOOKER (? - SEP 2005) IVA
GRACE (WRIGHT) LOOKER (3 JULY 1896 10 SEP 1961) Illness
Fatal to Mrs. Looker Funeral
services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Iva
Grace Looker, 65, of Buckeye Township, who died Sunday following a three week
illness. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiated and burial was in McClure Cemetery. The
former Iva Grace Wright was born July 3, 1896, in Sandusky County, Ohio, and
came to Gladwin County 60 years ago. On May 26, 1922, she was married to James
Looker in Rose City. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1951. Survivors
include five daughters, Mrs. Lucille Knowlton of Saginaw, Mrs. Marion Beeman of
Midland, Mrs. Hope Gingery of Flint, Mrs. Myrth Griffin and Mrs. Joy Kinnie, of
Gladwin; a son, Martin, of Gladwin; three brothers Joseph and Wayne, of Midland
and Orville of Napoleon, Ohio; a sister,
Mrs. Lucy Hayward of Quincy; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Gladwin County Record dated 9-13/1961 Column 2 Page 1. JAMES
LOOKER (1857 - 3 MARCH 1920) James
Looker died March 3 in JAMES
LOOKER (9 NOV 1894 - 12 NOV 1951) SHORT
ILLNESS FATAL TO JAMES LOOKER James Looker, 57, passed away on Monday at
the Clare General hospital after only four days illness. Mr. Looker was born in
Clare county on November 9, 1894. He was employed in the oil field and has been
a resident in and in the vicinity of Gladwin county all of his life. He married
Miss Iva Wright, on May 9, 1922, in Gladwin and they have been living in
Winegars, near his work. Surviving are his wife; one son, Martin
Looker of Midland; five daughters, Mrs. Walter Knowlton of Saginaw, Mrs. Harley
Beeman of Midland, Mrs. Francis Gingery and; Mrs. Roy Griffin both of Flint,
and Mrs. Dave Kinne of Gladwin; two brothers, Emmet of Lansing and Lawrence of
Traverse City; three sisters, Mrs. Harl Stauffer and Mrs. Ralph Klein both of
Gladwin and Mrs. Alton Dye. Funeral services will be held on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Reigle Funeral Home. The Rev. Louis Carroll of
the McClure Methodist church will officiate and burial will be made in the
McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-14/1951 Column - 5 Page - 1 LOZINA
MAY ( MRS.
WILLIAM LOOKER Mrs. Lozina May Wychoff was born in Potter
county, Pennslyvania, May 1, 1868, and died Oct. 2, 1930, at the Mercy
hospital, Her husband and three children preceded her
in death. She leaves to mourn their loss, three sons, James, Emmet and Lawrence
of Gladwin county and four daughters, Mrs. Grace Stauffer of Gladwin, Mrs.
Eunice Hetherington of Winegars, Mrs. Cora Klein and Mrs. Fay McLaugh of
Pontiac, two brothers, Arson and Arthur Wychoff near Houghton lake, and three
sisters, Mrs. Nellie McClan and Mrs. Barbara Reid of Clare county and Mrs.
Vernie Garrity of Gladwin. She will be missed by a host of relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held in the Hockaday
Free Methodist church with Rev. A. A. Davis officiating, followed by burial at
the McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1930 Column - 2 Page -
1 MARTIN
WRIGHT LOOKER (25 SEP 1922 - 19 MARCH 1979) Martin
W. Looker, 56, died Monday, March 19, at his home at Besides his wife, he is survived by 3
daughters, Mrs. Marian Porter and Mrs. Lavern (Karen) Gedney of Gladwin and
Mrs. Richard (Betty Jo) Valley of Standish; 2 sons, Martin and William of
Gladwin; 5 sisters, Mrs. Lucille Knowlton of Saginaw, Mrs. Marian Beeman of
Midland, Mrs. Hope Gingery and Mrs. Myrth Burwick of Flint and Mrs. Joy Bailey
of Florida. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Herbert Biermann will
officiated and burial will be in the SHANE
JOEL LOOKER (9 JULY 1985 - 12 JULY 1985) From
the Gladwin County Record --- July 17, 1985 WILLIAM
R. LOOKER (30 OCT 1860 - 26 SEP 1929) William
R. Looker was born in He leaves to mourn their loss his bereaved
wife, three sons, James, Emmett and Lawrence, and four daughters, Mrs. Grace
Stauffer of Gladwin, Mrs. Eunice Hetherington of Winegars, Mrs. Cora Klein and
Mrs. Fay McLaugh of Pontiac, one brother and three children having preceeded
him in death. He will be missed by a host of relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held in the Hockaday F. M. church, Rev. A. A.
Davis officiating. Text Job 14:14. Interment in the McClure cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 10-10/1929 Column - 1 Page - 1 HARRY
E. LORENZ (7 SEP 1898 - 25 DEC 1969) FREQUENT
VISITOR DIES IN Harry E. Lorenz, 71, of Survivors include his wife, Alice (Kern);
one daughter, Rose Marie, at home; two sisters, three brothers and several
nieces and nephews. Rites were held Monday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. in M'S Dixon
J. Martin, 62, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 at Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Rick Martin and Randy Martin, both of Flint, and Keith Martin of Bay City; one
daughter, Michelle Martin of Flint; 5 step-children, Mark Matheny of
Charleston, W. Va., Jill Rice of Hurricane, W. Va., Lisa Hutchinson of
Parkersburg, W. Va., Chris Hutchinson of Huntington, W. Va. and Mary Lynn Fizer
of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Phyllis Totten of Livonia; several
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Donald Haskell officiated and
burial was in the BECKY
I. MCCOY (1960 1999) CHARLES
E. MCGLAUGHLIN (20 JULY 1894 - 12 JAN 1953) Chas. McGlaughlin Buried Monday Charles E. McGlaughlin, 58, passed
away at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital on Monday, January 12. He had been in ill
health for the past two years. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller of the Gladwin Free
Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be made in the McClure
cemetery. Mr. McGlaughlin was born in Paulding County, Ohio on July 20, 1894
and has been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 52 years. He was a
veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Flossie Nettleton McGlaughlin,
of Gladwin; a son, Arthur and a daughter, Mrs. Mona MacDermaid, both of
Pontiac. Gladwin County Record dated 1-14/1953 Column 7 Page 1. JOHN
MCGLAUGHLIN (20 AUG 1857 - 30 DEC 1927) We extend our sympathy to Mrs. McGlaughlin. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-5/1928 Column - 2 Page - 8. MARY
E. (WILSON) MCGLAUGHLIN (17 NOV 1866 JULY 1947) Services Held for Mrs. McGlaughlin Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon for
Mrs. Mary E. McGlaughlin at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in the McClure
cemetery. The Rev. E. Fogelsonger of the Hockaday Free Methodist church
officiated. Mary E. Wilson was born in Piqua county, Ohio on
November 17, 1866. She was married to Edward McGlaughlin in Paulding, Ohio in
1892. They made their home in Butman township since 1900. Surviving are her husband; one son, Charles
McGlaughlin of Bay City; two brothers, Robert Wilson of Gladwin and Charles
Wilson, of Paulding, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Clara Dye, of Paulding, Ohio; and
two grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-23/1947 Column - 4 Page - 1. LYLE
RANDLE MCINTOSH (11 JUNE 1928 - 29 JUNE 1998) LYLE R. MCINTOSH Lyle R. Mcintosh, 70, of Gladwin, died Monday, June 29,
1998 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born June 11, 1928 in Gladwin, he
was the son of Ray and Beryl Dunning Mcintosh. He lived in Gladwin County all his
life and was a member of the Wagarville Community United Methodist Church. Lyle
married the former Evelyn Koontz, March 24, 1951 in Gladwin. He retired from
the construction business in 1982 as a machinery mover and erector. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Randy
and wife Susan of Beaumont, Texas, and Rodney and wife Kathy of Shelby
Township; two daughters, Roseyn and husband William R. Hall, and Robyn and husband
Altamer Sherman, all of Gladwin; four brothers, Vernon and wife Lydia of Midland,
Jim and wife Diane of Flint, Leonard and wife Jill of Rose City, and Tommy and
wife Becky of Gladwin; nine sisters, Leola Hude, Nova
Jean Adams, Elsie and husband Paul Swinehart, Marcia Mcintosh, and Debbie
Mcintosh, all of Gladwin, Vonnie Leeck, Carol and husband John Gower, all of Beaverton,
Ella and husband Dale Doyle of Hemlock, and Tharon and husband Rich of Auburn;
and nine grandchildren; He was preceded in death by his father, Ray in 1997;
his mother Beryl in 1990; and two brothers, Herbert in 1993 and Jerry in 1966. Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday)
at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial will be
in McClure Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday)
from 2 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Memorials may be made to the
Wagarville Community United Methodist Church, the American Lung Association, or
the charity of one's choice. Gladwin County Record dated 7-1/1998 Column 6
Page 4. CHRISTINE
MERKLE (31 JULY 1876 8 NOV 1960) GLADWIN TOWNSHIP WOMAN DIES Miss Christine Merkle, 84, of Gladwin Township, died
Tuesday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Leonard Smith, of Gladwin. Born July 31,
1876 in Germany, Miss Merkle came to Gladwin County in 1900 from Van Wert,
Ohio. She was a member of the McClure Methodist Church. Survivors include four nieces, Mrs.Smith, Mrs.
Harold Blank, and Mrs. Ernest Cronk, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Harold Brown, of
Pontiac. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home. The Rev. T. Meridith will officiate and burial is in McClure Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-9/1960 Column 7 Page 1. HENRY
MERKLE (14 JAN 1881 - 31 AUG 1954) SERVICES
FRIDAY FOR HENRY MERKLE Funeral services will be held Friday at
10:30 a.m. at the McClure church for Henry Merkle, 73, who passed away at his
home in Gladwin township, Tuesday, August 31. Mr. Merkle was born January 14,
1881 in Van Wert county, He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Viola
Cronk, Mrs. Ann Smith and Mrs. Marie Blank of Gladwin and Mrs. Selma Brown of
Pontiac; one sister, Miss Christine Merkle of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Two sons also preceded him in death. Burial will be
in McClure cemetery with Rev. F. E. Gardner officiating. Gladwin County Record
dated 09-01/1954 Column - 5 Page - 1 LEATICA
(HETHERINGTON) MERKLE (16 APRIL 1885 - 11 OCT 1924) MRS.
HENRY MERKEL Leatica Hetherington, wife of Henry Merkle,
died at their home in Gladwin township, Oct. 11, 1924, aged 39 years, 5 months
and 25 days. She was married to Henry Merkle Jan. 1, 1907, and the husband
survives her with four daughters, Viola, Selma, Ann and Marie besides six
brothers and three sisters, Sam Hetherington of Flint, Ony and James
Hetherington of Gladwin, Orr Hetherington of Bay City, Royce and Leslie
Hetherington of Akron, Almeda Edick of Flint, Anna Gage of Akron and Mabel
Musser of Bay City. Funeral services were held Oct. 13 at the
McClure M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Charles Peterson and interment took
place in McClure cemetery. The following from a distance were in attendance at
the funeral; Mrs. Nettie Turbush and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thayer of Pontiac,
Miss Elsie Edick, Percy Hetherington and Mrs. Easter Calendar of Flint, Mr. and
Mrs. Gage and family, Mr. and Mrs. Royce Hetherington and children, and Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Hetherington and children of Akron, and Mr. and Mrs. Oral Hetherington
and daughter of Bay City. Gladwin County Record dated 10-23/1924 Column - 3
Page - 4 THOMAS
H. MILLER, JR (22 FEB 1949 - 5 JUNE 1983) Thomas
H. Miller Jr., 34, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Michael and David, at home; his father, Thomas H. Miller Sr. of Harrison; his
grandfather, James Lent of Pinconning; 4 brothers, Jerry of Iron Mountain, James
of Pinconning, Roger of Gladwin, and Ronald of Alaska; and 3 sisters, Mrs.
Peggy Cooper and Mrs. Jean Ann Brisette, both of Pinconning and Janet Wheeler
of Linwood. 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 CLIFFORD
MOCKRIDGE (2 FEB 1911 - 9 APRIL 1991) CLIFFORD MOCKRIDGE Clifford Mockridge, 80. of 4140 Grant Rd.,
Beaverton, died Tuesday, April 9, 1991. In the Mid-. Michigan Regional Medical Center-Midland. Born in
Wheeler Township, Gratlot County, Feb. 2, 1911 he moved to Gladwin County in 1980
from Shields. Mr. Mockridge was a beef boner for Merritt Meat Packing Co. He
attended the Billings Missionary Church. Mr. Mockridge and the former Delia
Doane were married Oct. 17, 1936. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters,
Mrs. Ralph (Glenda) Schomaker of Saginaw and Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Schomaker of Lansing; a
nephew who they raised. Jay Mockridge of Utlca; 3 brothers, Lyle and Gordon of Saginaw and
Marshall of Florida; one sister, Lila Allen of Alma; 6 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in
the McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Billings Missionary Church
or the American Heart Association. Gladwin County Record dated 4-17/1991 Column
4 Page 2. PHILLIP
C. MOST (28 JAN 1924 - 8 OCT 1975) Phillip
C. Most, 51, of 1002 N. M-30, Gladwin, died Wednesday, October 8, in Surviving are his wife Mabel; 1 son,
Lawrence of Flint; 5 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Phyllis) Anderson, Sandra, Sharon,
Linda Sue, and Mrs. Kevin (Susan) Hawley, all of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs.
Berniece Most of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Galbrath of Flint; 3 brothers,
Frederick Jr. of Flint, Wayne of Goodrich and Ralph of Flushing; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3
p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating and
burial was in N'S INEZ
B. NESTER (28 APR 1879 22 DEC 1954) Former Resident Buried Here Mrs. Inez B. Nester, 75, passed away at the Superior
Rest Home in Munising, Wed., Dec. 22. Mrs. Nester was born April 28, 1879 in Mercy county,
Pa. She came to Gladwin County in 1900 and resided here until going to Munising in 1941.
Her husband, Joseph Nester, preceded her in death in 1941. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Susie Card of
AuTrain; a sister, Mrs. Olive Landon of Ohio; two brothers, Jacob Smith of Ohio and Larry Smith of
Va.; also five grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at the
Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. George White of the Baptist Church officiating.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1954 Column 2 Page 1. JOSEPH
AUGUST NESTER (20 JUNE 1867 12 NOV 1941) Rites Held for Secord Township Resident Joseph August Nester of Secord township died in the
Gladwin Hospital, Wednesday November 12. Joseph Nester was born in Ontario, Canada, June 20,
1867 and came with his parents to Minnesota at the age of 6 years. He married
Inez B. Smith of Beech, Virginia, December 23 1897. From Virginia they moved to Grayling in 1898 where
they lived until moving to Beaverton in 1900. They then moved to their farm in
Secord-township in 1906 where they have since resided with the exception of 12
years spent in Saginaw. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn one daughter,
Mrs. Elisha Card of Secord township, one brother, Thomas of Flint, one sister, Mrs.
Lena Davidson of Saginaw, one half-sister, Mrs. Charles Kuhns of Glendale, California,
five grand-children and seven great-grand-children, besides other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held at the McClure Methodist
Church, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. L. J. Washmuth officiating. Interment was in
the McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-19/1941 Column 5 Page
2. DONALD
L. NETTLETON (2 SEP 1948 4 JAN 1999) DONALD L. (CHIP) NETTLETON Donald L. (Chip) Nettleton, 50, of Gladwin, died
suddenly Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Gladwin. Born
Sept. 2, 1948 in Gladwin, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Donald
married Tina Forest, June 30, 1996 in Gladwin. He worked as a foreman for Three
Rivers Construction in Midland. He was a veteran and a member of Gladwin
Masonic Lodge 397. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters,
Jodi of New York, and Alana and husband Frank Schalk of Gladwin; one son, Bryan
and wife Laura of Japan; mother, Bettie Nettleton of Gladwin; stepmother,
Shirley Nettleton of Shepherd; two sisters, Georgia Kigar and Connie Mora, both of Gladwin; one stepsister, Lisa Marshall
of Florida; one stepbrother, Michael Thayer of Canton; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Nettleton in 1994, and one
great-grandchild in 1993. Services will be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday)
at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Elder Bob Bartlett officiating. Visitation
will be held today (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home,
Gladwin Chapel. The Masonic Lodge 397 will hold a service at 8 p.m. today (Wednesday).
Memorial contributions may be made and used according to the family. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-6/1999 Column 1 Page 2. DONALD R. NETTLETON (16 AUG 1923 19 AUG 1994) Donald "Snoozie" Nettleton, 71, of Gladwin, died suddenly
Friday, Aug. 19, at FLOSSIE
I. (PETERS) NETTLETON (10 JUNE 1905 - 30 MARCH 1973) Mrs.
Flossie I. Nettleton, 67, of 1696 So. M-18, Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart
attack at her home Friday, March 30. She had been ill for the past two years.
Born June 10, 1905, in Gladwin, she had spent her life-time in the county. The
former Flossie Peters and George Nettleton were married in Gladwin February 9,
1922.
Surviving are her husband George; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Davis of
Owosso, and Mrs. Rena Mae Switzer of Gladwin; two sons, Donald and George Jr.,
both of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Harold Sebastion of Franklin, N.C.; two
brothers, Delmar Peters of Jackson, and Wallace Peters of Eaton Rapids; 25
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at Hall Funereal Home, Gladwin with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating and burial
was GEORGE
ROBERT NETTLETON (3 AUG 1897 - 14 MARCH 1978) George
Robert Nettleton, 81, of 1696 S. M-18, Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 19, at the
Clare Nursing Home, following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on August 3,
1897, he had lived his lifetime here. Mr. Nettleton and the former Flossie
Peters were married February 9, 1921, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on
March 30, 1973. he was employed at Dow Chemical in Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Irene Davis
of Owosso, Mrs. Rena Mae Switzer of Gladwin; 3 sons, Donald and George Jr.,
both of Gladwin; and Earlin of DeWitt; 2 brothers, Roy of Gladwin and Fred of
Linden; 3 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Searfoss of Gladwin, Mrs. Jennie Moist of
Charlotte and Mrs. Minnie Stowell of Fenton; 25 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren,
4 great great grandchildren. Two children are deceased. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Rev. Donald Bates officiated. Burial was in the ETHEL
(BREAULT) NICKLESS (12 MAY 1912 - 4 JAN 2004) Ethel
Nickless, Mrs. Nickless, age 91, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at
Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin. She was born in She
is survived by her son: Walter Gordon and Marilyn Nickless of Lowell; Two
daughters: Noreen Peters of Gladwin, and Nadine (Gene) Denkens of Kershaw,
South Carolina; Eight grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; Several
step-grandchildren; Two brothers: Ralph (Ruth) Breault of Gladwin, and Wilbur
(Frieda) Breault of South Lyon; Six sisters: Alna (Clarence) Brown of Gladwin,
Nellie Grey of Gladwin, Marian (Orlay) Klein of Gladwin, Coral Brokoff of
Gladwin, Donna (James) Matthews of Gladwin and Vivian Breault of S. Euclid,
Ohio. She was predeceased by three brothers. Funeral
services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Sisson Funeral Home
with Rev. Donald Haskell presiding with burial in NEIL
W. NICKLESS (10 NOV 1907 - 6 MARCH 2001) Neil
W. Nickless, 93, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at Besides his wife he is survived by one son,
Walter Gordon of Lowell; two daughters, Noreen Peters of Gladwin and Nadine Denkins
of Kershaw, S. C.; two brothers, Clare of Bay City and Gerald of Gladwin; eight
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren; He was
preceded in death by three sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday with
Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was in O'S DORA
M. (CAMPBELL) OGG (11 SEP 1909 14 APRIL 1987) DORA OGG Dora Ogg, 77, of 1132 McCulloch Rd., Gladwin, died
Tuesday, April 14, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in
Clare County Sept. 11, 1909, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County.
She taught school in Clare County before she was married. The former Dora
Campbell, she was married to James Ogg June 7, 1939, in Clare County. He
preceded her in death April 16, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons, Robert and James of Gladwin; 4
daughters, Mrs. Roger (Marjorie) Wolf of Durango, Colo., Mrs. Ronald (Kathryn)
Fiser of Gaylord, Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth) Bradford of Coleman and Mrs. Eddie
(Barbara) Greenmeyer of Wickenburg, A riz .; one sister, Mrs. Helen Ogg of
Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
4 sisters and a brother. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller will officiate and burial
will be in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-15/1987 Column
3 Page 2. JAMES
ALBERT OGG (3 SEP 1893 - 16 APRIL 1979) James
A. Ogg, 85, of Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller will officiate and burial
will be in the MARY
ELLEN (ROBINSON) OGG (21 FEB 1866 - 26 SEP 1937) Mrs.
William Ogg Dies at Home in Grout Tp Services
were held Tuesday afternoon at the McClure Methodist Episcopal church for Mrs. William
Ogg, conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer. Burial was at the McCiure cemetery. Mary Ellen Robinson was born
in Canada February 21, 1866, and died September 26, 1937, at her home in Grout
township. She married William Ogg December 3, 1884. Forty-two years ago Mr. and
Mrs. Ogg came to Gladwin county, where they have since made their home. Mrs. Ogg
was one of a family of 12, and Mr. and Mrs. Ogg were the parents of 10
children, five sons and five daughters. Surviving
her are her husband, William Ogg, four sons and five daughters, James at home,
Mrs. Edith
Hunt of Royal Oak, Mrs. Ellen Burgess of Beaverton, Mrs. Blanch Foor, Mrs. Fern
Chatterton, Mrs. Sadie Walker, Arthur, Edwin and Dean, all of Gladwin; her
brothers and sisters, Walter and Fred Robinson of Gladwin, John Robinson of
Pontiac, Frank Robinson of Port Huron, Joe, Jane, Hannah and Etta Robinson of
Strathroy, Ont.; 30 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-29/1937 Column 8 Page 1. WILLIAM
OGG (13 NOV 1862 - 14 APRIL 1942) Hold
Services Thursday for William Ogg William
Ogg died at his home in Grout township, Tuesday, April 14th. Mr. Ogg was born
in Aberdeen, Scotland November 13, 1862. He married Mary Ellen Robinson
December 3, 1884 in Strathroy,
Ontario and to them ten children were born. One child died in infancy and Mrs Ogg
preceded him in death September 26, 1937. Mr
and Mrs Ogg engaged in farming near Strathroy, Ontario for a few years, then
came to Gladwin county in October 1895 and settled on their farm in Gladwin
township where they lived until
moving to their farm in Grout township in the spring of 1912. They have since
resided in, Grout with the exception of three years spent in Gladwin. Surviving
are four sons and five daughters, Arthur, James, Edwin and Dean, Mrs Edith
Hunt, Mrs Blanche
Foor, Mrs Fern Chatterton, Mrs Ellen Burgess and Mrs Sadie Walker, all of
Gladwin county; one brother, James Ogg of Pontiac, thirty-six grandchildren besides
other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Friday, April 17 at Rogers Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd N.
Drake officiating. Interment was in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 4-22/1942 Column 5 Page 5. DELLA
K. O'NEILL (1895 - 1983) Della ONeill,
Gladwin (Bay City Times, March 11, 1983) Services are at 11
am. Saturday at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin for Mrs. ONeill, 87, who
died Wednesday at the Della ONeill
(Midland Daily News, March 11, 1983) Della K. ONeill, 87,
of 515 North Arcade, Gladwin, died Wednesday in the She was born in She was employed by
the Chicago Mail House for many years as a clerk. She leaves her brother, of Gladwin. Services will be at
11 a.m. Saturday in Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Wayne Jensen
officiating. Burial will be in ELNORA
FAY (MAJOR) OSTRANDER (24 APRIL 1892 MAY 1963) Former Gladwin Resident
Passes Mrs. Elnora Fay Ostrander, 71, of Columbiaville, died Wednesday at the
Lapeer Hospital. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Major was born in Paulding
County, Ohio, on April 24, 1892 and was married to Robert Ostrander in Gladwin County
in 1908. Survivors include five sons, Carl, of Flint, Wayne and Miles, of
Columbiaville, Kenneth, of Lapeer and Dorance, of Cadillac; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Schmid, of
Saline, and Mrs. Elnora Neph, of Otisville; three brothers, Roy and Ray Major, of Flint, and
Charles Major, of Otisville; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Corlew, Mrs. Lillie
Ostrander, and Mrs. Bertha Hooker, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Macy Wood, of Flint; 32
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Two sons, Vernon and Forest, also preceded
her in death. Funeral services were held Saturday a t 10 a. m. at Colurnbiaville and
graveside services were held at McClure Cemetery, Gladwin, at 1 p. m. Gladwin
County Record dated 5-8/1963 Column 4 Page 2. ROBERT
WELLS OSTRANDER (22 AUG 1882 - 26 DEC 1959) Former Resident Dies at Home Robert W. Ostrander, 77, died Saturday, December 26,
at his residence near Columbiaville. Mr. Ostrander, born August 27, 1882, married the former
Miss Faye Major April 26, 1928. He retired to a farm near Columbiaville after
working in Flint for a number of years. Mr. Ostrander is a former resident of
Gladwin County. Survivors are his wife, Faye; five sons, Carl of
Flint, Kenneth, Wayne, Miles, of Columbiaville, and Dorrance of Cadillac; two
daughters, Mrs. Edwin Schmid of Saline and Mrs. Angus Neph of Otisville; one
brother, Percy; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Major of (Flint and Mrs. Margaret David of
Mason; 29 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m.
at the Reynolds Funeral Home in Columbiaville. Burial will be in McClure
cemetery at 2 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 12-30/1959 Column 2 Page 6. SILAS
WRIGHT OSTRANDER (3 JULY 1844 - 03 JULY 1929) Silas
Wright Ostrander, a former resident of Gladwin and Civil War veteran, was born
July 3, 1844 and died in WAYNE
A. OSTRANDER (21 JAN 1918 - 25 JAN 1997) WAYNE A. OSTRANDER Wayne A.
Ostrander, 79, of Lapeer and formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997
at the Fergueson Convalescent Home in Lapeer. Born Jan.
21, 1918 in Gladwin to Robert and Faye Ostrander, Wayne worked for General Motors.
After retiring, he lived in the Dodge Lake area. Surviving are one sister, Vera
Hastings of Saline; one brother, Dorance of Otisville; and several nieces and
nephews. Services
will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with the
Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial will be in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 1-29/1997 Column 5 Page 2. P'S EDNA
GLADYS (DUNNING) PEARLL (9 AUG 1900 4 NOV 1974) EDNA PEARLL Edna Gladys Pearll, 74, of Rt. 3, Gaylord, died
Monday, November 4, at Kings Nursing Home, Houghton Lake, following a 6 months
illness. Born in Gladwin County, August 9, 1900, she had been a resident of
Gaylord for 36 years, moving there from Bay City. She was the owner of Pearlls
Resort. Surviving are a son, Harold Lee of Grayling; 2
sisters, Mrs. Beryl McIntosh of Gladwin and Mrs. Marriam Robbins of Midland; 6
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Halls Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel, and burial will be in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-6/1974 Column 3 Page 2. ELSIE
E. (ZEITZ) PECK (31 OCT 1911 15 JUNE 1994) ELSIE E. PECK Elsie E. Peck, 82, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June
15, 1994, at the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Cleveland,
Ohio Oct. 31, 1911, she moved to Gladwin County in 1958 following 29 years in
Detroit. She was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. The former Elsie
Zeitz, she married Walter Peck in Round Lake Baptist Church Nov. 30, 1929. He
died Aug. 31, 1984. Survivors include 2 sons, Norman and wife Carolyn of
Kirkland , Ohio, and Gordon of Almont; 2 daughters, Betty and husband Bob
Backman of Madison Heights, and Adeline and husband Donald Hallam of Magolia, Calif.;
3 brothers, Edward, Reinhold and Hubert Zeitz, all of Gladwin; 4 sisters,
Eleanor Kovacs of Tucson, Ariz., Edna Landenberger of Gladwin, Ruth Abbott of
Abilene, Texas, and Vi Sullivan of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 grandchildren and 18 geat
grandchildren. Rites were held Friday, June 17 at 11 a.m. from
Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev, Robert Brown officiated, and burial was in
McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis. Sisson Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 6-22/1994 Column 3
Page 2. WALTER
C. PECK (17 JULY 1902 31 AUG 1984) WALTER PECK Walter C. Peck, 82, of 2200 N. M-18, Gladwin, died
Friday evening, Aug. 31, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 17, 1902, he grew up in Gladwin. He was
employed as a technician by the Hudson Motor Co. in Detroit. Mr. Peck returned
to Gladwin in 1958. He was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Peck
and the former Elsie Zietz were married November 30, 1929, at the Round Lake
Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Gordon
of Almont and Norman of Eastlake, Ohio; 2 daughters. Mrs. Donald (Adeline) Hallam
of Medesto, Calif, and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Backman of Madison Heights; 2 brothers, Harry of Gladwin,
Herman of Cleveland and Charles of St. Clair Shores; 3 sisters, Dorothy Stockton
and Helen Hardenberger of Higgins Lake and Ethel Sturgill of California; 14
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Round
Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and burial was in the McClure
Cemetery. Arrangements were by Sisson- Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 9-5/1984 Column 4 Page 2. CASSIE
MAE (POWLEY) PETERS (27 MARCH 1899 - 2 DEC 2001) Cassie
Mae Peters, 102, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001 at the Gladwin Pines
Nursing Home. She was born March 27, 1899 in Surviving
are three sons, Fred and wife Helen of Clarkston, Wayne and wife Beverly of
Lakeland, Fla., and Frank and wife Edrie of Gladwin; two daughters, Luella and
husband Paul Bosworth of Flint and Carolyn and husband Ross Koontz of Gladwin;
16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by two granddaughters, Lauree Peters and Phyllis Clark; one
great-grandson, Douglas Doughtery; three brothers, Elroy, Frank, and Don
Powley; and one sister, Gladys Gauvin. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial was in GIFFORD
PETERS (10 MARCH 1869 - 31 MAY 1967) Those
from out of town to attend the funeral of Gifford Peters. Were Mr. and Mrs.
Edgerton Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Max Harris of Grand Ledge, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar
Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Eaton Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Max Peters of Springport,
Lewis Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peters of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peters, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Bosworth, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Daughterly of Flint, Mrs. Eualena Lee
of Pinconning, Mrs. Marie Benackner of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Deline and
son of Garden City. Gladwin County Record dated 6-7/1967 Column 7 Page 6. PERCY
GIFFORD PETERS (24 APRIL 1898 - 22 APRIL 1959) ILLNESS
FATAL TO PERCY PETERS Percy G. Peters, 60, died at his home in Survivors include his wife Cassie; his
father, Gifford, of Gladwin; three sons, Fred, of Pontiac, Wayne, of Flint, and
Frank, of Gladwin, two daughters, Mrs. Luella Bosworth, of Flint, and Mrs.
Caroline Koontz, of Gladwin; two brothers, Everton, of Mansfield, Ohio, and
Edgerton, of Grand Ledge; two sisters, Mrs. Millie Dunn, of Beaverton, and Mrs.
Nellie Stevens, of Garden City; and 12 grandchildren. A brother preceded him in
death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2
p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. R. E. Fogelsonger will officiate and
burial will be in SUSIE
(PERO) PETERS (14 FEB 1870 - 27 JULY 1926) From the Gladwin County Record --- August 5, 1926 MRS. GIFFORD PETERS Susie Peters, wife of Gifford Peters, died July 27,
1926 at her home in Gladwin township, after returning form the hospital where
she had been for treatment. She was a daughter of Frank Pero Sr. of Sage
township and was aged 56 years, five months and 13 days. Funeral services were
held July 30, 1926 conducted by Rev. W. E. Peck. Burial in McClure cemetery. HARLEY
E. POLING (1875 19 MARCH 1944) Harley Poling Buried at McClure March 22 Word has been received by friends that Harley Poling
has died in Detroit on Sunday, March 19. The body is being brought to Gladwin
Wednesday and burial will be at the McClure cemetery under the auspices of the
Gladwin IOOF. Harley Poling had been a resident at Sugar Rapids
for many years. Last fall he moved to Detroit and has resided there until his
death. Gladwin County Record dated 3-22/1994 Column 4 Page 1. JAMES
M. PROPER (16 MARCH 1944 - 2 AUG 1992) SANDRA
A. (MOST) PROPER (15 DEC 1950 - 9 MAY 1987) SANDRA PROPER Mrs. Sandra A. Proper, 36, of 8493 Maurice Ct.,
Newport, died Saturday, May 9, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on
1-75 in Oakland County. She was born in Flint Dec. 15, 1950, and lived in
Gladwin County for several years until moving to Newport 2 years ago. She was a
member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Mrs. Proper had owned the
Wooden Shoe Bakery and Moms Bakery in Gladwin until 1982. The former Sandra
Most, she was married to James Proper July 24,1982, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son,
Ryan, at home; one daughter, Kristal, at home; her mother, Mrs. Mabel Most of
Gladwin; 3 step-sons, Brian, Christopher and Todd of West Bloomfield, a
step-daughter, Amanda of Fowlerville; one brother, Lawrence of Montrose; 4 sisters,
Phyllis Anderson and Linda Miller of Gladwin, Sharon Most of Pontiac and Susan
Babcock of Rosebush. Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from Our
Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in
the McClure Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.
Gladwin County Record dated 5-20/1987 Column 3 Page 2. CODY
LEE PORTER (7 JUNE 1990 - 20 AUG 1990) Cody Lee Porter, 22 months olds, died suddenly
Monday, Aug. 20, 1990, in his home at 1098 Wild Cherry, Gladwin. He was born in
Clare, June 7, 1990. Surviving are his parents, Ronald and Bobbie Jean
Porter; one brother, Chad, at home; grandparents, Ronald Porter of Gladwin, Marian
Breasbois of Arlington, Texas and Stan and Peggy Swosinski of Gladwin; great
grandparents, Mrs. Freda Looker of Gladwin and Ed and Delores Swosinski of
Flint; and great great grandparents, Fred and Rose Stutzman of Gladwin and Mrs.
Jean Shufelt of Flint. Rites will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Duane Koontz will officiate and burial
will be in the McClure Cemetery. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today, Wednesday.
Gladwin County Record dated 8-22/1990 Column 4 Page 2. ALEXANDER
M. PRICE (6 JULY 1903 - 4 APRIL 1986) Alex
M. Price, 82, of 765 Lennon Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, April 4, in the Midland
Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Cheboygan July 6, 1903, he came
to Gladwin County in 1941 from Flint. He was a farmer in Gladwin Township. Mr.
Price and the former Mary Winn were married Sept. 2, 1944, in Beaverton. Besides
his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Mary Janet) Keyes of
Freeland; 2 sons, Richard of Flint and Alan of Midland; one brother, Andrew of
Detroit; 3 sisters, Mrs. Josie Broe and Mrs. Gertrude Hudson of Cheboygan and
Mrs. Frances Modrak of Alpena;. 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services
were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Deacon Stanley
Belanger officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 4-9/1986 Column 3 Page 2. MARY
L. (WINN) PRICE (22 AUG 1907 - 14 DEC 1999) Mary
L. Price, 92, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999 at Tender Care Nursing
Home in Surviving
are two sons, Richard and wife Ann of Flint and Alan and wife Ellen of Services
were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev.
Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was in Q'S Lawrence
V. Quinn, 70, of Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in the Lawrence V. Quinn 70,
of Gladwin died Tuesday in St. Marys Hospital in He was born June 20,
1912, in He leaves his wife
and sisters, Eleanor Johns of Services will be at 1
p.m. Thursday in Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Bates
officiating. Burial will be in PEARL
E. (DUTCHER) QUINN (20 FEB 1902 14 JULY 1984) PEARL
QUINN Pearl
E. Quinn, 82, of 745 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday, July 14, in the
Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on February 20,
1902, she moved away and returned to Gladwin County 36 years ago from Detroit. The
former Pearl Dutcher, she was married to Lawrence Quinn in Detroit and he
preceded her in death March 8, 1983. Surviving
are several neices and nephews. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday from the
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 7-18/1984 Column 6 Page 2. R'S DELLA
(DOANE) MOCKRIDGE - RESIG (19 SEP 1914 - 16 APRIL 2003) Della
Mockridge Reisig , beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went home
to be with her Lord on April 16, 2003. She was born Sept. 19, 1914, in She
married Clifford Mockridge on Oct. 17, 1936, in Gladwin. Clifford passed away
April 9, 1991. She is survived by her present husband, Ferdinand Reisig, whom
she married on Sept. 19, 1992, in Surviving
besides her husband are two daughters, Glenda and Ralph Schomaker of Saginaw
and Mary Ann and Robert Schomaker of Lansing; one stepson, John and Lola Reisig
of Hope; many other stepchildren; six grandchildren, Ronald and Holly Michael,
Jeff and Kristal Schomaker, April and Patrick Browne, Jodi and Keith Schmidt,
Julie Divish and Rob Schomaker, Jr.; five stepgrandchildren, Theresa, Jessica,
Rebecca, Megan and Tara Reisig; and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral
Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at the ELLA
REITZ (21 SEP 1861 21 MARCH 1950) RICHARD
A. RODGERS (15 MAY 1928 11 JUN 2002) Richard Arrand
Rodgers, age 74, of Gladwin died at home June 11, 2002. He was born May 15,
1928 to Leonard and Marjorie (Graham) Rodgers in Richard was a brick
layer, and retired in 1985 after 30 years. He was employed at Ford Motor
Company in He is survived by his
wife, Evelyn; his children Richard J (Pamela) Rodgers of Dearborn Heights, and
Paul (Sheila) Rodgers of Westland; his step children Gary (Diane) Horne of
Redford, and Glenda (LeRoy) Woods of Gladwin; his grandchildren Nicole,
Natalie, Paul and Kathlene Rodgers, Jason and Jeffrey Horne, and Zachary Woods;
his sisters Betty Rose Lauble of Dunnellon Florida, and Jessie Morrice of
London; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by
his parents. Funeral services were
held Saturday, June 15, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in EMANUEL
REITZ (19 JULY 1855 31 MAY 1941) Emanuel Reitz was born in Pennsylvania on July 19,
1855 and died at his home in McClure, Gladwin township on May 31 at the age of 85 years.
In, 1865 he came to Cass county with his parents, and on December 25, 1882 he
was united in marriage with Ella E. Finch at Marcellus and to them were born four
children, one having died in infancy and another, Mrs. Robert Arbuckle on August 31, 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Reitz engaged in farming in Cass county
until they came to Gladwin in 1904, living in Sage township until 1911 when they
moved to their farm at McClure in Gladwin township. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn, two daughters,
Mrs W. E. Koon of Crystal Falls and Mrs William Diffin of Clio, one sister Mrs Ella
Billington of Dowagiac, 15 grandchildren and 13 great great-grandchildren besides other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday June 2 at 2 p. m.
with the Rev. Karl H. Keefer, officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 6-4/1941
Column 2 Page 5. EULAYLAH
RUTH (HETHERINGTON) RIDLEY (6 OCT 1906 - 13 MAY 2003) Eulaylah
Ruth Ridley , 96, of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at She
is survived by four sons, Gean (Virginia) Ridley of Gladwin, Bruce (Louise)
Ridley of Harrison, Franklin (fiancee Alma) Ridley of Schoolcraft, and Arthur
(Charlotte) Ridley of Clarkston; one daughter-in-law, Florence Ridley of
Webberville; 19 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 25 great great
grandchildren; and two sisters, Nellie Simpson and Mabel Coats, both of
Gladwin. Besides
her husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, Mary Jane and Ruth, who
passed away as babies; two sons, James Ridley in 1953 and Robert Ridley in
1977; one granddaughter, Janice Ridley; one daughter-in-law, Janel Ridley;
three sisters and five brothers. Funeral
Services were held Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at Sisson Funeral Home with Alison
Bryant presiding and burial in HORATIO
A. RIDLEY (21 JUNE 1903 - 2 JUNE 1972) Horatio
A. Ridley, 68, died at his home, Survivors include his wife; five sons, Gean
of Gladwin, Bruce of Walled Lake, Robert of Williamston, Franklin of Pontiac,
and Arthur of Clarkston; one sister, Helen Bryant of Belding, two brothers,
Charles of Metamora and John of Paradise, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, June 5, at 1 p.m.
at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Coleman officiating. Burial was
in the MARY
JANE RIDLEY (5 DEC 1939 - 9 DEC 1939) Mary Jane Ridley, 5 days, died Saturday, December 9.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1939 Column 1 Page 7. ROBERT
DEAN RIDLEY (12 SEP 1932 - 7 APRIL 1977) Robert Ridley Robert D. Ridley, 44, of Williamston, died Thursday,
April 7, at his home. Born in Gladwin on September 12, 1932, he had lived in Williamston
16 years where he farmed and also worked in construction. He was employed at the
Hyde Point Farm and the County Farm in Gladwin, prior to moving to Williamston.
Mr. Ridley and the former Florence Bruner were married on November 4, 1950, in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Eulaylah Ridley of Gladwin; 5 daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Myers and Mrs. Paula
Rhines of Willamston, Mrs. Karen Pardee of Bath, Mrs. Sandra Lander of
Webberville and Patricia at home; 4 brothers, Gean of Gladwin, Bruce of Walled
Lake, Frank of Pontiac and Arthur of Clarkston; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11:30 a.m. from the
Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaide officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-13/1977 Column 6 Page 3. SHARRON
K. (LAZENBY) RISCH (24 DEC 1941 - 6 OCT 2003) Sharron
Risch , 61, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at her residence. She was born
Dec. 24, 1941, in Surviving
besides her husband Tom are two sons, Steven and Mary Jo Risch of Port Austin,
and James and Carrie Risch of Gladwin; one daughter, Lisa and Al Govitz of
Gladwin; her mother, Winifred Lazenby of Garden City; her in-laws, Raymond and
Doris Risch of Garden City; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald Lazenby of
Garden City, and George and Sandy Lazenby of Rochester Hills. She was
predeceased by her father, George Lazenby. Funeral
Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003,
at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Patrick Jankowski presiding with burial in MINNIE
R. RODMAN (10 JUNE 1911 - 19 NOV 2001) Minnie M.
Rodman, 90, of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin. Born June 10, 1911 in Surviving
are one brother, Louis Schultz of S'S ALBERT
J. SAMPSON (10 MARCH 1890 - 31 JAN 1972) Albert
J. Sampson, 81, of 2374 N. M-30, Gladwin, died Monday, January 31, at the Surviving are his wife, Nellie; three
daughters, Mrs. Nellie Hollenbaugh and Mrs. Delores (Wayne) Cronk, of Gladwin,
and Mrs. Alice (Ross) Salyer of Mio; four sons, Ralph and Boyd of Sanford,
Stanley and Archie of Gladwin; a brother George of Afton; three sisters, Mrs.
Delia Snyder of Detroit, Mrs. Anna Barrett of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. Lillian
Kellogg of Cadillac; 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial
will be in NELLIE
E. (KERN) SAMPSON (3 MARCH 1897 - 8 DEC 1975) MRS.
NELLIE SAMPSON Mrs.
Nellie E. Sampson, 78, of Gladwin died suddenly Monday, Dec. 8, at her home at
2374 North M-30. Born in Survivors include three daughters, Mrs.
Nellie Hollenbaugh and Mrs. Wayne (Delores) Cronk of Gladwin and Mrs. Ross
(Alice) Salyer of Grand Ledge, three sons, Ralph of Sanford, Stanley and Archie
of Gladwin; three brothers, Delbert and Harvey of Gladwin and George of Toledo,
Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Carrie Whitman and Mrs. Evelyn Clore of Gladwin, Mrs.
Alice Lorenze of Flint. Mrs. Elizabeth Warner of Vel Rico, Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Elder Donn Pendleton will officiate and
burial will be in the RALPH
E. SAMPSON, SR (10 OCT 1920 - 8 JAN 2000) Ralph
E. Sampson, Sr. 79, of He was a dispatcher for The Dow Chemical
Company in Surviving are two sons, Richard and wife
Barbara of Hemlock, and Ralph Jr. of Sanford; two daughters, Carol and husband
Dan Bulmer II of Harrison, and Shirley and husband Dan Tuley of Lancaster,
Texas; two sisters, Dorothy and husband Wayne Cronk of Gladwin and Alice and
husband Ross Salyer of Allegan; two brothers, Stanley and wife Ruby, and Arch
and wife Pat, all of Gladwin; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Albert and Nellie Sampson; two brothers, Boyd, and Jamie (Infant); and one
sister, Nellie Hollenbaugh. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow
(Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Roger Wiltse officiating. Burial
will be in THELMA
M. (MILTON) SAMPSON (4 SEP 1924 - 5 AUG 1988) THELMA
SAMPSON Mrs.
Thelma M. Sampson, 63, of 83 Dague Rd., Sanford, died Friday Aug. 5, in the
Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Denver, Colo., Sept. 4, 1924,
she moved to Sanford in 1944. Mrs. Sampson was a contract mail carrier for the
Sanford Post Office for 28 years until retiring in 1983. The former Thelma
Milton, she was married to Ralph Sampson April 22, 1944, in Idaho Springs, Colo. Besides
her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Richard of Coleman and Ralph Jr. of
Sanford; 2 daughters, Carol Weaver of Bay City and Mrs. Dan (Shirley) Tuley of
Cheyenne, Wyo.; one brother, John of Lakewood, Colol; 6 grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by 2 brothers, Edward in 1943 and Warren in 1986 and a sister,
Mary in 1944. Rites
were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The
Rev. Vernon Barve officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin
County Record dated 8-10/1988 Column 3 Page 2. DOUGLAS
W. SCHMIDT (? - ?) LILLIAN
ROSALIE SCHMIDT (1919 16 MARCH 1919) SchmidtThe infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William
Schmidt was buried Tuesday afternoon at McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 3-20/1919 Coumn - 5 Page - 5. GEORGE
EDWARD SCHULERT (7 SEP 1901 19 SEP 1916) SchulertGeorge Edward Schulert was born in Detroit,
Sept. 7, 1901, and died at his home near Hockaday, Sept. 19, 1916, aged 9 years
and 12 days. He was the oldest child of Oscar and Ruth Sanford Schulert. There are left one sister, Dorothy, and two
brothers, Walter and David. He was seriously ill only two days and was a most
patient sufferer. He was always a comfort and joy to his parents and has gone
to be with the Heavenly Father whom he loved. Gladwin County Record dated
9-21/1916 Column 5 Page 5. MARTHA
(LECHNER) SCHULTZ (17 OCT 1893 - 18 DEC 1973) Mrs.
Martha Schultz, 80, of Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Donald
(Rena) David of Gladwin, Mrs. Merrill (Wilhelmina) Rodman of Jackson, Mrs. Ed (Erma)
Lynch of Chenango Bridge, N.Y., and Mrs. John (Della) Pepernik of Port Crane,
N. Y.; a son, Louis Schultz of Jackson; 3 brothers, Adolph Lechner of Tonica,
Ill., Herman Lechner of Elmhurst, Il., and Ed Lechner of Fesseden, N.D.; 2
sisters, Mrs. Clara Schmidt of Durand, and Mrs. Edna Nelson of Reno, Nev.; 6
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at
Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating, and
burial was in KATTIE (CONRAD)
SEIPKE (26 FEB 1869 5 JAN 1959) Rites Thursday for Mrs. Seipke Mrs. Kattie Seipke, 89, of Sherman Township, died
Monday at the home of her son Walter in Utica, following an illness of several
weeks. She was born in Germany on February 26, 1869, and came to Gladwin County
from Detroit in 1902. The former Miss Kattie Conrad was married to Edward Seipke
on November 25, 1895, in Detroit. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1952.
Mrs. Seipke was a charter member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Herbert of Detroit, Walter
of Utica, and Harold of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Annis, of Detroit; six
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m.
at the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Ernest Lautt will officiate and
burial will be in McClure cemetery. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church until time of service. Gladwin County
Record dated 1-7/1959 Column - 2 Page - 1. WALTER
H. SEIPKE (21 MARCH 1908 - 6 APRIL 1967) HEART
ATTACK IS FATAL Walter Seipke, 59, of 4716 He is survived by his wife; two step-sons,
Edwin of Pittsburg, Pa., and James of Utica; two brothers, Harold of Gladwin
and Herbert of Detroit; and five grandchildren. Services were held Monday at
1:00 p.m. at the Miner Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Rhodes and Rev. Norman Berkas
officiating. Burial was in ROBERT
D. SHANNON (17 JUNE 1937 - 11 JAN 2002) Robert D.
Shannon, 64, of Sanford, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 at MidMichigan Regional
Medical Center-Midland. Born June 17, 1937 in Genesee County, he was the son of
Alvin and Mable (Hetherington) Shannon. Robert married Phyllis, Feb. 16, 1973.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post
1071 of Coleman. Besides his
wife he is survived by two sons, Chan and Jason, both of Sanford; his mother,
Mable Coats of Gladwin; five stepbrothers and sisters, Wilma Newman of Clare,
Carolyn Newman of Beaverton, Eldon, Joe, and Ralph Coats, all of Gladwin; two
brothers, Edward of Pinconning, and Harold of Beaverton; and three sisters,
Faye Estes of Gladwin, and Edna and Carol Shocknesse, both of Coleman. He was
preceded in death by his father, Alvin; one brother, Alfred; and one sister,
Mary Ropp. Services were
held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rebecca Hart
officiating. Burial was in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/2002
Column - 3 Page - 2 VEVA
J. (CHRYSLER) SHAW (1908 - DEC 2002) STEVEN
RAYMOND SHELL (14 NOV 1977 - 11 NOV 1988) Steven
Raymond Shell, 10, of Surviving are his parents, Arley and Glenda
Shell; one brother, Michael, at home; one sister, Connie, at home; 2 half
brothers, Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was
in the THOMAS
LELAND LESTER SIMPSON (3 OCT 1970 15 JAN 1983) Youth Dies in Accidental Shooting Saturday A 12-year-old Gladwin youth was fatally injured when
he accidentally shot himself while walking behind a house in Sage Township
Saturday morning, according to Gladwin State Police. Thomas Leland Simpson was pronounced dead on
arrival at Gladwin Area Hospital from a .410 shotgun wound to the chest. The incident occurred just before 11:15 a.m. at the
Donald Cobb residence at 5703 Watson Rd. Cobb called the Gladwin County
Ambulance and an ambulance attendant notified troopers of the incident. Apparently Simpson and Charles Cobb, 12, were on
their way to do some target shooting behind the Cobb residence when the mishap
occurred, they said. Simpson loaded the gun and was walking with his head down
when he ran into some low hanging branches from a tree. After hitting the
limbs, he walked around them on some ground that was built up when he
apparently slipped in the snow and the gun discharged, troopers were told. Officers said the safety was not on when the gun
went off. The younger Cobb returned to the house and told what happened. The
call was made to the ambulance service and some blankets were brought out to
the victim. Persons near the scene helped load Simpson into the back of a pickup
to take him to the hospital. Troopers flagged down the on M-61 near Shearer Rd. and
transferred Simpson from the pickup to the ambulance, which was right behind
the patrol car. Later, State Police and deputies from the Gladwin Sheriffs
Departmeht went to the scene and found the bolt of the gun open. Police said
Simpson was apparently holding on to the mid-section of the gun with one hand
when the mishap occurred. Simpson was living with Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse
LeBlanc of Gladwin, who were in the process of adopting him. His obituary
appears on page 2 of this section. Gladwin County Record dated 1-19/1983 Column
4 Page 1. THOMAS SIMPSON Thomas Leland Lester Simpson, 12, of 5538 Sullivan
Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 15, of an accidental gunshot wound. Born in
Saginaw on October 3,1970, he had lived in Gladwin County two years. He was a seventh
grader at the Gladwin Intermediate School. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse LeBlanc
of Gladwin; 5 brothers, John, Troy, Stephen, Bruce and Christopher; 11 sisters,
Shelly, Kelly, Terri, Darlene, Janis, Victoria, Armella, Diane, Lisa, Marsha
and Kristine; and his grandmother, Lucy LeBlanc of Brimley. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from
the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. James VanNoord officiated and burial was in
the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-19/1983 Column 5 Page
2. DONALD
W. SMITH, JR (13 OCT 1951 - 29 JUNE 1987) Donald
W. Smith, Jr., 35, of 701 Wildes, Besides his wife, he is survived by one son,
Dustin, at home; one daughter, Mylinda, at home; a stepson, Nicholas Hafelein
of Coleman; a stepdaughter, Michelle Hafelein of Coleman; and 2 sisters, Pamela
Smith of Rites were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the
Midland Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Joel Stocker officiated and burial was
in the DONALD
W. SMITH, JR (13 OCT 1951 29 JUNE 1987) Donald W. Smith, Jr., 35, of 701 Wildes, Midland,
died Monday, June 29, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Saginaw Oct. 13,
1951, he graduated from Midland High School in 1969 and served in the Navy. He
had worked at Dow Chemical Co. for 12 years in the agricultural herbicide
products. Mr. Smith was a member of the Midland Assembly of God Church and an
avid sportsman. He and the former Kathy Hoyt were married April 15, 1981, in
Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Dustin,
at home; one daughter, Mylinda, at home; a stepson, Nicholas Hafelein of
Coleman; a stepdaughter, Michelle Hafelein of Coleman; and 2 sisters, Pamela
Smith of Beaverton and Renee Abbe of Bradenton, Fla. Rites were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Midland
Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Joel Stocker officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements were in charge of the
Ware-Smith-Woolever and Co. Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church.
Gladwin County Record dated 07-08/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2 DONALD
W. SMITH SR. (22 MARCH 1930 4 MARCH 1982) GWEN
JOAN (DUNNING) SMITH (24 OCT 1933 21 OCT 1978) GWEN SMITH Gwen Joan Smith, 44, of Midland, died Saturday, Oct.
21, at her home. The former Gwen Dunning, she was born in Gladwin on October
24, 1933. She had lived in Midland for 24 years. Surviving are one son, Don of Midland; 2 daughters,
Pam and Renee of Midland; 3 brothers, Warren, Wayne and Dean of Saginaw; and 2
sisters, Mrs. Colleen Schlese of Gladwin and Mrs . Kathleen Jurik of Saginaw . Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the
Miner- Bradley Funeral Home in Midland. The Rev. E. B. Woirol officiated and
burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-25/1978
Column 4 Page 2. DONNA
C. (DUNNING) SOUTHWELL (3 JAN 1928 - 1 FEB 1976) Mrs.
Donna C. Southwell, 48, of Survivors are her husband, Dale; 2 sons at
home, 2 daughters; 3 brothers, Warren, Wayne and Dean, all of Saginaw; 3
sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Coleen) Schlese of Gladwin, Mrs. Don (Gwen) Smith of
Midland, and Mrs. Kathleen Creighton of Saginaw; and 2 grandchildren. Services
were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Miner-Bradley Chapel, JOHN
CLAYTON SOUTHWELL (1953 9 SEP 1977) LORNE
"DALE" SOUTHWELL (3 JAN 1925 - 29 MARCH 1982) Lorne
(Dale) Southwell, 57, of Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Cora
Southwell of Aston; one son, Michael of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Pennie Taylor
and Mrs. Steven (Sue Ann) Jones of Battle Creek; 4 brothers, Bernard of
Cheboygan, Mark of Grayling, Boyd of Aston and Nick of Goverton, Ind.; 5
sisters, Marian Cunningham and Betty Thompson of Flint, Donna Carnahan of
Sanford, Corlee Porter of Harbor Springs, Marvel Hilgeman of Dayton, Ohio; and
5 grandchildren. A son, John, preceded him in death on September 9, 1977. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
from the Miner Funeral Home in AARON
SPIKE (20 FEB 1819 - MARCH 1908) Aaron
Spike was born in Harrow - smith, For more than a quarter of a century Mr.
Spike acted as clerk of the township council at his home in He was the last living member of a family of
13, his last sister having died Feb. 9, 1908, at the ripe age of 102 years. He
has always made his home with his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William B.
Spike, and leaves to mourn his departure one son, two daughters, 19
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. "The
star that sets Beyond
the western wave is not extinct; It
brightens in another hemisphere, And
glids another evening with its rays. O
glorious hope of immortality! At
thought of thee, the coffin and the tomb Affright
no more, and e' en the monster Death Loses
his fearful form and seems a friend." Funeral services were held at the house by
Rev. S. McDonald. Interment in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
03-12/1908 Column - 4 Page - 1 AMY
L. SPIKE (1885 - MAY 1975) Mrs. Amy L. Spike, 89, of Afton, died Saturday, May
24, in Russell Memorial Hospital in Onaway, after a long illness. Born in Henry
County, Ohio on Oct 10, 1885, She had lived in Gladwin County before moving to
Flint for 50 years and to Afton three years ago. She was married to Fred H.
Spike on Jan. 29, 1911 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on Feb 10 1974.
Surviving are several nephews and nieces. Rites were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Bryon Hatch officiated and
burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-28/1978 Column
4 Page 2. FRED
H. SPIKE (14 JUNE 1885 10 FEB 1974) Fred H. Spike, 88 of Afton; died Sunday, Feb 10, in
Little Traverse Hospital, Petoskey, after an illness of two weeks. Born in
Canada on June 14, 1885, he moved to Afton two years ago from Flint. Mr. Spike
was a self-employed carpenter. He married his wife, Amy, on Jan 29. 1911 in
Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edna Huber of
Travares, Fla and Mrs. Nettie Huffman of Delton. Services were held, today,
Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Nicholas of
Flint officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-13/1974 Column 4 Page 2. Forest Spillers Buried Today Forest F. Spillers, 80, of Wooden Shoe Village, died
at his home Sunday, Oct. 19, after a long illness. Born in Shelby, Ohio, on Jan. 21,
1889, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Spillers was a farmer
and a veteran of World War I. He was, married to the former Hazel Grosepthend
on June 18, 1924, in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons,
Harold, of Gladwin, Herman, of Flint and Gilbert, of Birch Run; one brother,
Harold, of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Lewis and Mrs. Margaret Emrick, of
Flint; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 3:30 p.m.
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev.Helena Richmond officiated and burial was
in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1969 Column 7 Page
1. HAZEL
F. (GROSEPTHEND) SPILLERS (30 DEC 1898 4 FEB 1988) HAZEL SPILLERS Mrs. Hazel F. Spillers, 89, of 259 Flynn Dr., Wooden
Shoe, died Thursday, Feb, 4, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Montrose, Dec. 30, 1898, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin
County. Mrs. Spillers was a member of the Gladwin World War I Barracks
Auxiliary. The former Hazel Grosephend, she was married to
Forest Spillers June 18, 1924, in Flint. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons, Harold of Gladwin, Herman of
Linden and Gilbert of Birch Run; 12 grandchildren and 3 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 McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-10/1988 Column 4 Page 2. HEATHER
L. STALEY (31 DEC 1984 31 DEC 1984) Heather Staley infant daughter of George and
Kathleen Staley died Monday, Dec. 31, at birth in the Midland Hospital Center. Besides
her parents, she is survived by a sister, Janelle, at home; maternal
grandparents, Edna Bussure and Dan Bussure; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Erven Staley Sr.; and great grandmother, Margaret Seaman. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Father Donald Christiansen officiated and
burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-9/1985 Column
3 Page 2. CARL
FRIEDRICH STANGE (28 MAY 1849 - 23 SEP 1910) Carl
Friedrich Stange, died at his home in Butman, Sept. 23 at 5 a.m. of cancer of
the stomach. Mr. Stange was born in Mr. Stange was a member of the German
Baptist church at CORA
STAUFFER (20 JUNE 1917 21 JUNE 1917) Pleasant Valley, June 26.Cora, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Stauffer, was born June 20 and died June 21. Burial took
place in McCIure cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-28/1917 Column 3 Page 6. GRACE
(LOOKER) STAUFFER (25 MARCH 1889 15 DEC 1972) Grace Stauffer Mrs. Grace Stauffer, 83, died Friday, December 15,
at her home in Gladwin Township. The former Miss Grace Looker was born in
Hamilton Township, Clare County, March 25, 1889, and was married to Harl
Stauffer of Woodburn, Ind., in 1905 in Gladwin. After their marriage they lived
in Woodburn for one year and came to the farm in Gladwin Township in 1906 where
they lived and farmed the rest of their lives. Mr. Stauffer died May 5, 1966.
Mrs. Stauffer was a member of the Hockaday Free Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Leslie of Gladwin and Ray of
Waterford; one daughter Mrs. Lillie Seipke of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph
(Cora) Klein of Gladwin, and Mrs. Faye Dye of Davisburg; two brothers, Lawrence
Looker of Roscommon County and Emmet Looker of Arkansas; 8 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p. m. at Mathews
Funeral Home with the Rev. Helena Egts officiating. Burial was in McClure
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1972 Column 5 Page 2. HARL
STAUFFER (29 AUG 1879 5 MAY 1966) RITES HELD FOR HARL STAUFFER Harl Stauffer, 86, a Gladwin Township farmer since
1900, died suddenly of a stroke at his home Thursday, May 5. Born Aug. 29,
1879, in Allen County, Ind., he was the son of Solomon and Amanda Stauffer. He
came to Gladwin County to work in the lumber woods. Mr. Stauffer and the former
Miss Grace Looker were married in Gladwin April 6, 1906. He was a member of the
McClure Methodist Church. He served on the district school board for several
years and was township drain commissioner for a number of terms. Survivors are his wife, Grace, one daughter, Lillie,
Mrs. Walter Seipke of Utica; three sons, Ralph and Leslie of Gladwin, and Ray
of Waterford; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were held at
the Miner Chapel Saturday, May 6, with the Rev. Helena Richmond officiating.
Interment was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-11/1966. LESLIE
H. STAUFFER (11 JUNE 1919 30 JAN 1987) LESLIE
STAUFFER Leslie
H. Stauffer, 67, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Friday, Jan. 30, in the
Gladwin Area; Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin June 11, 1919, he
had spent his lifetime here and farmed. Surviving
are one sister, Lilly Seipke of Gladwin; and one brother; Ray of Pontiac. A
brother and a sister preceded him in death. Rites
were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev.
Helena Egts officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 2-4/1987 Column 3 Page 2. LORETTA
(SEFFERNICK) STAUFFER (1911 - ?) RALPH
STAUFFER (25 SEP 1907 16 DEC 1972) Ralph Stauffer, 65, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Dec. 16,
at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Woodburn, Ind.,
on Sept. 25, 1907, he had farmed most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Stauffer and the former Loretta Sefemik were
married on Sept. 5, 1932, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons,
Richard of Merritt Island, Fla., and Don of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Card
Traxler of Gladwin and Mrs. Marlene Timreck of Houston, Tex.; two brothers,
Leslie of Gladwin and Ray of Waterford; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Seipke of
Gladwin; and three grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. from the
Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena Egts officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. His mother, Mrs. Grace Stauffer, preceded him in death on
Friday. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1972 Column 3 Page 2. NATHAN
C. STOUT (3 MAY 1914 - 29 JULY 1980) VERNIE
V. STOUT (11 DEC 1917 - 19 JUNE 1988) ALBIN
J. STRAWBRIDGE (1862 - 1938) JOSEPHINE
(JASPER) STRAWBRIDGE (26 OCT 1862 11 MAY 1911) Josephine Jasper was born Oct. 26, 1862, in Lawrence
county, Ohio, and departed this life May 11, 1911, aged 48 years, 6 months and
15 days. She was married to Albin J. Strawbridge Oct. 8, 1891, who still
survives her. To this union was born six children, of whom four remain to feel the
loss of a mother, viz : Scharlett, Esther, Ruth and Josephine. Many neighbors
and friends also mourn her loss. Funeral services took place at the F. M. church,
Hockaday, Sunday, May 14, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. m., conducted by Rev. Charles
H. Woods. TextSt. John xi-23. Interment in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-18/1911 Column 4 Page 1. AGNES
A. SWITZER (23 (?) 1863 2 JULY 1944) Mrs. Agnes Switzer A prayer service was held at the Hall Funeral Home
at 1:15 this afternoon (Wednesday) for Mrs Agnes A. Switzer, 82, who died in
Royal Oak Sunday, July 2. Services were held at the McClure Church at 2 o'clock
with Rev. L. J. Washmuth and Rev. Henry Kruelen of Bay City officiating. Burial was in the McClure cemetery. Mrs. Agnes A. Switzer was born 23. Services were
held at the Mc-Quebec, Canada. Her husband, John W. Switzer, preceded her in death
12 years ago and she has made her home with her son Fred in Bentley since that
time. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Edwin Brichford
of Fairview Village, Ohio; Mrs. W. A. Johnson of Royal Oak; Mrs. Fred Trippel, of
Hazel Park; Mrs. Florence Lake, of Spokane, Washington; and Mrs. Peter Blank of
Bentley; two sons, Arthur Switzer, of Royal Oak, and Fred Switzer, of Bentley.
Gladwin County Record dated 7-26/1944 Column 6 Page 1. FRED
E. SWITZER (2 OCT 1896 - 15 MARCH 1957) SERVICES
HELD FOR FRED SWITZER Fred E. Switzer, 60, Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest MacDonald officiating. Burial was
in Vernon
Roy Switzer was born in Gladwin township, Gladwin county, Feeling called to the ministry, he accepted
work with the His body was brought home and the funeral
held at the M.E. church at McClure, where he was so well and favorably known,
Tuesday, Oct. 1, in charge of Rev. W. W. Chatfield, a close personnel friend
and former pastor, and Rev. J. H. Cornelius of Gladwin City. The Home Guards
acted as pallbearers, and just as the sun sank in the West the last taps were
sounded and all that was mortal of a hero was laid to rest in McClure cemetery,
near where he was born. Gladwin County Record dated 10-03/1918 Column - 5 Page
- 5 T'S LETA
M. (CREIGHTON) TAHASH (16 JUNE 1893- 31 MARCH 1926) Leta M. Tahash, wife of Bernard Tahash, aged 32
years, 9 months and 15 days, died March 31 at Flint. The body was brought to
Gladwin, April 3, for burial in McClure cemetery. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. Her
parents Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Creighton and two brothers of Gladwin township went
to Flint and accompanied the other relatives on the trip to Gladwin with the
body. Gladwin County Record dated 4-8/1926 Column 3 Page 4. CARRIE
WILEMENA (KRIGNER) TEWS (17 SEP 1867- 19 NOV 1932) Carrie Wilemena Krigner was born in McKillup
township, Perth county, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 17, 1867. The early part of
her life was spent in the vicinity of her birth. In the year 1886 she left
Canada and made her home in Detroit. Shortly after coming to Detroit she
affiliated herself with the Baptist church after making a public confession of
her faith in Christ as her personal savior. On Feb. 5, 1901, she was united in marriage to Jacob
Tews. Mr. and Mrs. Tews continued their residence in Detroit until Sept. 9,
1912, when they came to Gladwin county. She departed this life to be with her
Lord on Nov. 19, 1932, after an illness of over two years, in the full hope and
confidence of eternal life. She leaves to mourn their loss a loving husband,
Jacob Tews; two step sons, Samuel and Arthur Tews; and a daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Arthur Tews; also two sisters, Mrs. Louise Lange of Chesley, Ont., and Mrs.
Annie Gooding of Gait, Ont.; five brothers, Fred Krigner of Kitchner, Ont.,
Andrew of Neustead, Ont., August of Chesley, Charles of Cleveland, Ohio, and
William of Toronto; also kind neighbors and many friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents and two brothers, Henry Krigner and George Krigner, both
of Detroit. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 21, 1932, at
2 p. m. at the Free Methodist church, Hockaday, the Reverend Henry Schneider of
Merrill, Mich., officiation and the Reverend William Greve of Hockaday assisting.
Interment at the McClure cemetery. Those who attended in addition to the
immediate relatives were Mrs. Henry Krigner, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Crillman, Miss
Esther Krigner, Miss Violet Krigner, Henry Krigner, Jr. and Leonard Krigner of
Detroit and Miss Emma Krigner and Edward Lingard of Cleveland. Gladwin County
Record dated 11-24/1932 Column 7 Page 1. DONNIE
R. THOMPSON (7 APRIL 1948 - 21 JULY 1997) DONNIE R. THOMPSON Donnie R. Thompson, 49, of Gladwin, died Monday,
July 21, 1997 at his home following a short illness. Born April 7, 1948 in
Harlen County, Ky. to Charles and Marie Lindsey Thompson, Donnie worked as a
yardmaster with Grand Trunk Western Railroad. He married the former Brenda Ives,
Feb. 14, 1986 in Madison Heights. They moved to Gladwin County in 1991. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters,
April Lynn Thompson of Warren, Donna Thompson-Lisiecki and Tracey Sue Thompson,
both of St. Mary's, Ga.; his mother, Marie Thompson of Howell; four brothers,
Henry of Detroit, Charles of Howell, Rhoney of Oscoda and David of Sterling Heights;
two sisters, Anna McFadden and Brenda Spencer, both of Howell; and four grandchildren. Services will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the
Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Harvey Cavender officiating. Burial
will be in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-23/1997 Column 5
Page 2. CHARLES
J. TRAXLER, SR (10 AUG 1941 - 14 OCT 2000) Charles
J. Traxler Sr., 59, of Surviving
are two sons, Charles Jr. of He was
preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark; one sister, Leona Kareus; and
one brother, John. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home,
Beaverton with Rev. Fred LaMere of the Beaverton United Methodist Church,
officiating. Burial was in JAMES
VALENTINE TURNER (14 FEB 1860 22 NOV 1941) James Valentine Turner Dies November 22 James Valentine Turner of Gladwin township died at
the Gladwin hospital November 22. Mr. Turner was born in England February 14,
1860 and came to America with his parents when he was 13 years old, settling in
Riga, Michigan. In November 8, 1883 he married Martha Abigail Pearsoil in Riga
and to this union six children were born. They came to Gladwin county in 1908 and
settled oil their farm in Gladwin township. Those surviving Mr. Turner besides his wife are his
six children, Clyde and Mrs. F. Michelson, of Bucyrus, Ohio, Mrs. Roy Meyers of
Riga, Mrs. Eunice McColley, Mrs. Fred Sherman and Miss Emma Turner of Gladwin,
15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rogers Funeral
.Home with Rev. L. J. Washmuth officiating. Interment was in McClure cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1941 Column 1 Page 1. V'S PEARL
P. VICKROY (1898 - JAN 1953) Pearl Vickroy Graveside services for Mrs. Pearl Vickroy were held
on Tuesday afternoon at the McClure cemetery, Mrs. Vickroy passed away at Flint
on Thursday evening. She had been making her home there for the past six
months. Her husband, Ross Vickroy, died in 1942. Gladwin County Record dated
1-28/1953 Column 4 Page 2. ROSS
LEE VICKROY (13 AUG 1895 13 FEB 1942) Death of Ross Vickroy Follows Accident Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon,
February 15th at 2 p. m. at the United Brethren Church in Butman
township for Ross Lee Vickroy. Rev Charles Nye officiated at the services. Ross Vickroy was born in Paragould, Arkansas August
13, 1895 and died at the Gladwin hospital, February 13, 1942. He married Pearl Roberts May 7,
1916 and to them were born nine children. One child preceding him in death. The family came to Gladwin county and settled on a
farm in Butman township in 1937. One year later he contracted poor health and
entered the Gaylord hospital where he remained until October 1940 when he
returned to his home. Friday afternoon while Mr Vickroy was getting out
wood he lost his balance while standing on a load of poles, fell to the ground
and struck a stump. He was rushed to the Gladwin Hospital and died soon afterwards of internal injuries. Besides his wife he leaves his children, Mrs. Nathan
Stout of Flushing, L. V. Vickroy of Camp Davis, Virginia; Lawrence John Edgar,
Donald Ray, Melvin Leo, Lula Ann,-Robert Eugene at home, one grandchild, two
brothers, Edgar of Poplar Bluff, Arkansas and Roy of Melvern, Arkansas. Burial
was in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-18/1942 Column 6 Page
1. W'S ELIZABETH
M. SHIELDS - WADE (4 JAN 1997 - 4 JAN 1997) ELIZABETH MARGARET SHIELDS-WADE Elizabeth Margaret Shields- Wade, infant daughter of
Jessy Shields and Ronald Wade was born and died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 at the
University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Besides her parents, she is survived by her
grandparents, Michael and Brenda Shields of West Branch and Shirley and James
Manley of Gladwin. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sisson
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County
Record dated 1-8/1997 Column 4 Page 2. DENNIS
M. WAGAR (26 JUNE 1951 - 5 MAY 1979) Dennis
M. Wagar, 27, of 1020 N. M-30, Gladwin, was pronounced dead at the Born in Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Devere Wagar; 2 brothers, Timothy, at home and Douglas of Flint; one sister,
DeAnn, at home; and his grandmother, Mrs. Helen Wagar of Gladwin. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2
p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial
was in the WILFORD
W. WATSON, JR (24 DEC 1923 - 1 DEC 1982) Wilford
W. (Bill) Watson, Jr., 58, of West Branch and formerly of Gladwin, died
Thursday, Dec. 1, following a short illness. Born December 24, 1923, in
Delight, Mr. Watson was active in bowling and golfing
in the Mid-Michigan area for many years and was a member of the West Branch
Loyal Order of the Moose No. 2051 and a charter member of the Gladwin Fraternal
Order of Eagles No. 3292. He was married to the former Emmalou Rogers on
November 10, 1944, in Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons,
Wilford (Dub) III, Rogers and Kelly of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs.
David (Karen) Allam of Eagle River, Alaska; one brother, D. B. of Vicksburg,
Miss.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Virginia Malone of Natchitoches, La., Mrs. Pauline Erwin
of Tallulah, La. and Mrs. Mary Norton of Birmingham, Ala.; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the
ELOIS
E. WELCH (29 AUG 1900 - FEB 1979) Mrs.
Elois E. Welch, 78, of Gladwin, died Monday in Midland
Daily News dated 2-27-1979. LESLIE A. WELCH (17 AUG 1903 - 3 FEB 1973) GLADWIN --- Funeral services for Leslie A. Welch, 69, of Gladwin,
will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday from the Hall Funeral Home here. Burial
will be in the McClure cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at
anytime. Mr. Welch who was born in Harrietta Aug. 17, 1903, died Midland Daily News dated 2-5-1973 Page - 2. FLOYD
A. WELLS (20 MARCH 1922 - 17 APRIL 1975) Drowns When Car Goes Through Ice A 53-year-old Gladwin County man drowned Thursday night
when his car broke through the ice on Elk Lake in Clement Township. The victim
was identified as Floyd A. Wells of Whispering Pines Subdivision, by State Police from the West Branch
Post, who were called to the scene. The car broke through the ice about 9 p.m. after
Wells had sent his wife to get help, according to police. Saying the report was
sketchy at this time, officers said they did not know why the car had been on
the ice. Divers from Ogemaw County and officer Dan McPherson of the Davison
Area Rescue Unit, recovered the body approximately 11:25 that night, officers
said. State Police said Officer McPherson had been in the area training police
officers in diving techniques when he was called to help in the recovery. The small model car was hauled out of the water behind
the Elk Lake Bar about 11:45 a.m., Monday. Diver George Alward was assisted by
employees of the Gladwin Oil Company with a wrecker and an oil truck in recovering the
automobile. Wells obituary appears on Page 2 of this section. Gladwin County
Record dated 4-23/1975 Column 7 Page 1. FLOYD WELLS Floyd A. Wells, 53, of 708 Whispering Pines,
Gladwin, died from accidental drowning Thursday, April 17 in Elk Lake, Clement
Township. Born March 20, 1922, in Bowling Green, Ky., he was a retired employee
of G.M. Truck and Coach in Pontiac, and had been a resident of Gladwin County
for 5 years. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Wells and the former
Alice Enders were married in Rochester March 15, 1969. Surviving are his wife Alice; his parents; 4
brothers, 6 sisters; and 2 stepsons. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Wilbur Morgan officiating.
Burial was in McClure Cemetery, Gladwin Township. Gladwin County Record dated
4-23/1975 Column 3 Page 2. WILLIAM
WESLEY (30 JULY 1850 13 MARCH 1914) William Wesley and Family [A picture published in
1906] Pioneers Pass to Reward William Wesley, of Gladwin
Township and Johnson A. Swan, Grout Had Lived in the County Many Years, and
Were Among Best Citzens William Wesley died March 13, 1914 at his home in
Gladwin township, where he had resided 27 years. He was one of Gladwin townships best known and
most substantial farmers, having one of the finest farms in the county which
will stand at a monument of his industry. Mr. Wesley was born in Lanark County, Canada, July
30, 1850 and at time of his death was aged 63 years, 7 months and 13 days. His death was the result of an internal
cancer. He lived at home until he was 29
years of age, when he was united in marriage with Mary Jane McVeigh of
Frontenac County, Ontario, July 9, 1879, where they made their home until 1887,
when they moved to Gladwin county. To
the union eight children were born, of whom one Myrtle, preceded him to the
great beyond. He is survived by his wife and seven children , John
Wesley, Mrs. Bert Hutson, Howard Wesley, Mrs. Norman Bergy, Robert Wesley,
Milton Wesley and Eugene Wesley. He was
a loving, faithful husband and father and has many friends and relatives, who
sincerely mourn his loss. He declared
during his recent illness that he was prepared to go to his reward. Funeral services at the Wagarville church Sunday at
1pm conducted by Rev. White of McClure were largely attended, the church being
filled to overflowing. The pallbears
were chosen from his brothers of the K O T M M and included L. D. Smith, John
Weir, Thomas Shell, William Shaw, Issac Foster and George R. Straley. He was born on May
11, 1920, in He leaves sons, Ralph
Wheeler of Davison, Harold Wheeler of Clare, Carl Wheeler of Flint; daughter,
Mrs. Gladys Miller, Saginaw; eight grand-children; one great grandchild; brother, Frank Wheeler of Gladwin, sisters,
Mrs. Lilly Cervis of Edenville, and Mrs. Lilla Dunn of Gladwin. One son,
Richard Wheeler died in 1955. Services will he at 2
p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in LAWSON
M. WHITTINGTON (3 MARCH 1920 5 MAY 1991) LAWSON WHITTINGTON Lawson (Chub) Whlttington, 71, of 2015 N. M-30,
Gladwin, died Sunday, May 5, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after
a long illness. Born in Arbuckle, W. Va., March 3, 1920, he moved to Gladwin County in 1985
from Pontiac. Mr. Whittington was a machine operator for Helms Manufacturing in
Warren until retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Apostolic Temple in Sanford. He is survived by his former wife, Betty Stevens of
Gladwin; one son, Ronald of Baxter, Tenn; one daughter, Judith Greenawalt of
Detroit; 2 brothers, Roger of Warren and Clell of Mt. Clemens; 8 grandchildren
and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Charles in 1950
and Randy in 1951. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the
Apostolic Temple in Sanford. The Rev. George Rickman officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County
Record dated 5-8/1991 Column 4 Page 2. CARRIE
L. (KERN) WHITMAN (27 JUNE 1910 - 13 JUNE 2001) Carrie L.
Whitman, 90, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at the Gladwin Living
Centre, following a lingering illness. Born June 27, 1910 in Surviving
are one brother, Harvey Kern of Services
were held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 15 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with
Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was in JAMES
REGINALD WHITTLE (7 DEC 1889 - 6 DEC 1975) REGGIE
WHITTLE James (Reggie) Whittle, 86, of 3006 N.
Hockaday Rd., Gladwin Township, died Saturday, December 6, at Gladwin Area
Hospital following a short illness. Born near Pratt's Lake, Surviving are his wife, Ruth; 2 daughters,
Mrs. David (Mary) Williams of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Mrs. Randall (Ilah)
Halvorsen of Greendale, Wisc.; a sister, Mrs. Mamie David of Gladwin; and one
granddaughter. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home
with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating and burial was in RUTH
H. (BOYCE) WHITTLE (4 JULY 1905 - 6 FEB 1976) Ruth
H. Whittle, 70, of Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. David (Mary)
Williams of Milwaukee, Wisch., and Mrs. Randall (Ilah) Halvorsen of Greendale,
Wisc.; a sister, Mrs. Esther Kidwell of Services were held Sunday, at 3 p.m., at
Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating and burial was
in JOHN
H. WILCOX (10 SEP 1840 - 30 OCT 1913) DIES
SUDDENLY AT A RIPE OLD AGE IN CLEMENT TWP. HAD BEEN RESIDENT OF GLADWIN COUNTY
FOR MANY YEARS John H. Wilcox died suddenly at his home in
South Clement, Oct. 30 at a ripe age. He had been in poor health a number of
years, but was up and around within a moment of his death, the immediate cause
of which was an affection of the heart, termed valvular insuffiency. He leaves
a widow, seven boys and two girls, also seven grandchildren, and a host of
friends to mourn his death. Mr. Wilcox was an old and highly respected resident
of Gladwin county, having settled near Edenville inn the '70s. Of late years he
has been a resident of Clement township, having started what is known as the
Wilcox settlement there. He had reached the age of 73 years, 1 month and 20
days. Funeral services were held Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. N. Wilson.
Interment in McClure cemetery. Source: EARL
WILLIAMS (5 JUNE 1913 - 19 JUNE 1983) Earl
Williams, 70, of Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gayle
Joyner of STELLA
WILLIAMS (4 JAN 1915 28 FEB 1983) Stella Williams
(Midland Daily News, March 1, 1983) Stella Williams, 68,
of Gladwin, died Monday in She was a member of
the Mid-Michigan Senior Citizens Travel Club.
She leaves her husband; daughter, Gayle Joyner of Services will be at
2p.m. Wednesday in Gladwin Chapel, Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev Donald Bates
officiating. Burial will be in Friends may call at
the funeral home anytime today. EARL
ROY WILSON (28 NOV 1917 - 27 JUNE 1987) Earl
Roy Wilson, 69, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2
brothers, Wendel and Leon of Saginaw; 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A son, Edward, preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1982. Services were held Tuesday
at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated
and burial was in the EDWARD
L. WILSON, SR (2 OCT 1939 - 8 AUG 1982) Edward
L. Wilson, Sr., 42, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Edward Jr. and Roy, both at home, one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Jean) Bailey of
St. Helen; his parents, Earl and Mona Wilson of Gladwin; and his grandmother
Mrs. Bertha Wilson of Saginaw. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Moore and the Rev. Gerald Palmer
officiated and burial was in the FLAVIA
B. WILSON (8 SEP 1913 - 1 NOV 2000) Flavia B.
Wilson, 87, of Flavia
was very active in school, church, and community affairs in the township. She
was well known for her extensive works with the American Red Cross and was
affectionately referred to as the Blood Lady. She served as blood chairman
for many years and was given recognition for her work with the Red Cross,
including Keys to the City, among other honors. Flavia was also a member of Before
James retired, they purchased a home in Gladwin, where they enjoyed another 30
years together. In Gladwin, both James and Flavia were active in the Masons and
Eastern Star Lodges. Flavia was preceded in death by her husband James
(9-21-1996); sisters, Gladys Wilson, Jean Wilson, Tina Clark, and Nel Groff;
and brother, Haskell Vinson. She leaves a son, James L. (Harriet) Wilson of
Farmington Hills, and a daughter, Joan (Gordon) Stephens of Bergland. Flavia
was affectionately referred to as Mi MI by her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She is survived by seven grandchildren, Mark (Denise)
Stephens of Bessemer, Scott (Vonia) Stephens of Ironwood, Robert (Suzan)
Stephens of Two Rivers, Wis., Gregg Stephens of Eau Claire, Wis., Karen (Gary)
Houle of Gulliver, James L. Jr. (Stacy) Wilson of Crossville, Tenn., David
(Janet) Wilson of Clarkston; 12 great-grandchildren, Rachel and Evan Stephens,
Spenser and Stuart Stephens, Amanda and Kyle Stephens, Mackenzie Houle, James
A. III, Ashley and Jorydn Wilson, and Joshua and Nathan Wilson. Funeral
service for Flavia B. Wilson was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial was in the JAMES
A. WILSON (25 AUG 1910 21 SEP 1996) JAMES A.
WILSON James A.
Wilson, 86, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 1996 at the Westgate Living
Center in Ironwood following a short illness. Born Aug.
25, 1910 in Piper City, 111., he resided in Gladwin since 1974. Mr. Wilson was
employed as a tool and die maker by Special Tooling and several tool and die
companies in the Detroit area until he retired in 1974. He was a member of the
Gladwin Masonic Lodge No. 397, 32nd degree; Elk Khurafeh Shrine and Consistory. Mr.
Wilson married the former Flavia B. Vinson Sept. 22, 1930 in Corning, Ark. Besides
his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Joan and husband Gordon Stephens of
Berland, and James L. and wife Harriet of Farmington Hills; one sister, Verna
Boelhke of Michigan City, Ind; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Rites
were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The
Rev. Donald Haskell officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the
Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Gladwin County Record dated 9-25/1996
Column 4 Page 2. KAY
ANN (DUBY) Kay A.
Wilson-Spafford, 62, of Gladwin passed away Dec. 4, 2003 at her home in She is
survived by her sons Roy (Sally) Wilson of Gladwin and Edward Jr. (Darlene)
Wilson of Central Lake; daughter, Jean Bailey of Bellaire; one sister, Luella
Losee of MONA
G. (CRIPPS) Mona G.
Wilson, 80, of Gladwin died Aug. 17, 2002 at home in Gladwin following a long
illness. She is
survived by a granddaughter, Jean Bailey of Funeral
services were held Monday, Aug. 19, 2002 at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin
with Pastor Ross Corne officiating. She was buried at the RUTH
V. (BOURLIER) Ruth V.
Wilson, 85, of Gladwin, died Aug. 6, 2005 at Gladwin Nursing and She is
survived by two daughters, Virginia ( Funeral
services were held Aug. 9 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Harold
Owens officiating. Burial was at HENRY
F. WINKLER (18 AUG 1914 - 21 OCT 1983) Henry
F. Winkler, 69, of Surviving besides his wife are, 5 daughters,
Mrs. Marie Joslin of New Boston, Mrs. Diane Miller, Mrs. Karen McGuire and
Patricia of Gladwin and Mrs. Jeanne Drabek of Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating.
Cremation followed with interment of ashes in the MYRTLE
M. WITCHER (13 JULY 1898 - 26 AUG 1952) Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wright and family, of Padueah,
Ky., arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Brown, Thursday .evening. The
Wrights were called here by the death of his sister, Mrs. Myrtle Witcher, of Ann
Arbor. Burial was made in McClure cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 9-3/1952
Column 4 Page 3. CARRIE
L. (KERN) WHITMAN (27 JUNE 1910 - 13 JUNE 2001) Carrie
L. Whitman, 90, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at the Gladwin Living
Centre, following a lingering illness. Born June 27, 1910 in MADGE
VIRGINIA WHITMAN (28 MAY 1932 - 23 DEC 1945) NORMAN
EDWARD WHITMAN (3 MARCH 1905 - 23 NOV 1972) ARTINCA
WHITTLE (20 DEC 1860 27 JAN 1939) Mrs. James Whittle Dies January 27 Mrs. James Whittle of Gladwin township died Friday
night, January 27. Artinca Whittle was born in Frontefiac, Ontario, December
20, 1860. In 1885 she was married to James Whittle of Verona, Ontario. They
came to Gladwin in the fall of 1887 and settled on their farm in Gladwin
township in 1911 where they have since resided with the exception of two years
spent in Canada. Mrs. Whittle had been in poor health for the past four years,
and in August, 1937, broke her leg from which she had never recovered. Surviving besides her husband, are one son, Reggie
Whittle, one daughter, Mrs. Glean David, two grandchildren and other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held at the Rogers Funeral
Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Karl H. Keefer. Interment was at the
McClure cemetery. JAMES
REGINALD WHITTLE (7 DEC 1889 - 6 DEC 1975) James
(Reggie) Whittle, 86, of 3006 N. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin Township, died Saturday,
December 6, at Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born near
Pratt's Lake, Surviving are his wife, Ruth; 2 daughters,
Mrs. David (Mary) Williams of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Mrs. Randall (Ilah)
Halvorsen of Greendale, Wisc.; a sister, Mrs. Mamie David of Gladwin; and one
granddaughter. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home
with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating and burial was in JAMES
WHAN WHITTLE (1 JAN 1860 - 29 MARCH 1950) County Pioneer Passes Funeral services for James W. Whittle, 90, were held
on Sunday afternoon at the Reigle Funeral Home. The Rev. Louis Carrol of the
McClure Methodist church officiated and burial was in the McClure cemetery. Mr. Whittle was born in Glasgow. Scotland, on
January 1, 1860, the son of James and Agnes Whittle He was married to Miss
Artinca Reynolds in 1885, in Verona,, Ontario, Canada, and had lived in Gladwin
township for the past 62 years. During his years in Gladwin he worked at farming,
and as lumberman and blacksmith,. His wife preceded him in death on January 27,
1939. Mr. Whittle passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 29, following an
illness of about four weeks. Surviving are one son, Reginald Whittle, and one
daughter, Mrs. Mamie David, both of Gladwin; four grandchildren and four
greatgrandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 4-5/1950 Column 7 Page 1. RUTH
H. (BOYCE) WHITTLE (4 JULY 1905 - 6 FEB 1976) Ruth
H. Whittle, 70, of Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. David (Mary)
Williams of Milwaukee, Wisch., and Mrs. Randall (Ilah) Halvorsen of Greendale,
Wisc.; a sister, Mrs. Esther Kidwell of Services were held Sunday, at 3 p.m., at
Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating and burial was
in FRANCIS
EARL WILLIAMS (5 JUNE 1913 - 19 JUNE 1983) Earl Williams, 70, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton Manor
and formerly of 3760 Cedar Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, June 19, in the
Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in Knapp, Wisc., on June
5, 1913, he came to Gladwin County in 1972; from Flint. He was employed by the
Buick Motor Division in Flint, retiring in September 1971. He was a member of
the Mid Michigan Senior Citizens Travel Club. Mr. Williams and the former
Stella Mazurek were married January 2, 1937, in Angola, Ind. She preceded him
in death February 28, 1983. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gayle Joyner of
Lake Mary, Fla.; one brother, Edison of Yakima, Wash.; one granddaughter and
one great grandchild. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at the Hall Funeral
Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Buck officiated and burial was in the
McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-22/1983 Column - 3 Page - 2 EDWARD
L. WILSON, SR (2 OCT 1939 - 8 AUG 1982) Edward
L. Wilson, Sr., 42, of Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
Edward Jr. and Roy, both at home, one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Jean) Bailey of
St. Helen; his parents, Earl and Mona Wilson of Gladwin; and his grandmother
Mrs. Bertha Wilson of Saginaw. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Moore and the Rev. Gerald Palmer
officiated and burial was in the AUGUSTA
(LAU) WOHLGEMUTH (1 NOV 1901 4 JAN 1989) Agusta Wohlgemuth, 87, of Bloomfield Hills and
formerly of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, in Pleasant Lake Manor Foster Home
in Bloomfield Hills. Born in Poland, Nov. 1, 1901, she had spent most of her
life in Gladwin County. The former Agusta Lau, she was married to Otto
Wohlgemuth, Oct. 3, 1920, in Bessie, Okla. He preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving
are, 2 sons, Lawrence of Lindenwald, N.J. and Otto Jr. of Tarpon Springs, Fla.;
4 daughters, Beulah Warren and Marlene Gabriel of Clearwater, Fla., Lulu Wogan
of Birmingham and Barbara Berry of Ferndale; 20 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. from
the Wessel Funeral Home, Pleasant Ridge. Pastor David Kendall officiated and burial was in
the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 1-18/1989 Column 3
Page 2. BENJAMIN
C. WOHLGEMUTH (6 MARCH 1874 23 MAY 1916) From the Gladwin County Record - Gladwin, Michigan Thursday, May 25, 1916: B. C. WOHLGEMUTH Gladwin Merchant Has Passed to His Reward After Long
Illness. B. C. Wohlgemuth died at his home in the city of
Gladwin on Tuesday, May 23, 1916, at 10 a.m. from pernicious anemia after an
illness of 18 weeks. Mr. Wohlgemuth was born in Russian Poland and when a
young man came to the United States to seek his fortune. He first settled in
Kansas and afterwards moved to Oklahoma where he resided for several years.
While in Kansas he was married to Miss Lena Bartel, and to this union ten
children were born, eight of whom survive him. His beloved wife preceded him to
the unknown beyond a few years ago. The major portion of his life was devoted to the
mercantile business. He came to Gladwin County about 12 years ago and settled
on a farm near Hockaday. He soon gave up the toils of farm life, trading his
farm for the mercantile business of W. L. Snyder, and moved his family to this
city to conduct it, in which he was engaged at the time of his demise. A brother, Henry Wohlgemuth of Oklahoma, and a
sister in Russian Poland survive him. He is a member of the German Mennonite
church. About two years ago he married his second wife, Miss Mary Pletz. The funeral will be conducted from the Hockaday
church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. C. H. Penners will be officiating,
with interment in the McClure cemetery. ______________________________________________________ From the Gladwin County Record - Gladwin, Michigan Thursday, June 1, 1916: WOHLGEMUTH - Benjamin Wohlgemuth was born of devoted
parents, Cornelius and Elizabeth Wohlgemuth, in the village of Wollaorjin,
Government Plotzk, Russian Poland on March 6, 1874. He was brought up by his
relatives at German Wimischli, Government Warschaw, Russian Poland. He came to America in 1895 and arrived at Hillsboro,
Kansas on Oct. 1. He was married on the 6th of the same month to Lena Bartel.
Soon after they moved to Shally, Oklahoma, which was at that time a new colony.
Here they experienced the hardships of pioneering. In the year 1904 they
migrated to Lansing, Michigan, where they had to start over again on the same
routine. In the year 1905 they moved again and settled down at Hockaday, Michigan.
Again they had an uphill struggle against many adversities. Ten children were born to them of whom two, one
daughter and one son, have gone before. On April 6, 1914, his wife, a devoted
wife, a dear mother and a sweet Christian, died a sudden death with probable
heart failure. On July 3 of the same year he was married to Mrs.
Marie Pletz, nee Rossel. In 1915, the 29th day of March, they moved to Gladwin,
where he engaged in the grocery business, leaving their beautiful country home. He had been ailing for some time, suffering from
weakness and general debility for about 18 or 19 weeks until he died at 9:45
a.m. on May 23, 1916, at the age of 42 years, 2 months and 17 days. During his
illness his wife displayed a rare heroism of self-denial and self-sacrifice
while struggling night and day with the most adverse conditions, testing her
strength to the utmost in the work of so large a household. Besides nursing her
husband night and day, she had to battle with much sickness among the children
during the latter part of his illness. In spite of threatening collapse, she
braced up nobly and stood the test until the decease of her husband. His wife, four sons, three daughters, one brother in
Oklahoma, and one sister in German Wimischli, Russian Poland, survive him. HELENA
WOHLGEMUTH (13 OCT 1873 6 APRIL 1914) Obituary - Gladwin County Record, Thursday, April 9,
1914: WOHLGEMUTH - Helena Wohlgemuth, wife of Benjamin C.
Wolgemuth, died suddenly at their home at Hockaday Monday afternoon of heart
failure, aged 40 years, 5 months and 24 days. She leaves a babe of 11 days. She
was born in Russia Oct. 13, 1873. Services held Wednesday. Obituary - Gladwin County Record, Thursday, April
16. 1914: WOHLGEMUTH - Sister Wohlgemuth, nee Bartel, was born
Oct. 13, 1873, in the village Spiole, in Russian Poland. Already in her
childhood-years the Spirit of God was striving with her to become a Christian.
She was born again at the age of 15 on Easter Sunday, just 25 years ago, and
was baptized by Rev. Jacob Janz from Friedensfield, Russia, Oct. 1,
1895, she came to Hillsboro, Kansas, U. S. A., and was married to Bro.
Wohlgemuth. Ten children have been born to them. One son and one daughter have
gone before her. Her bereaved husband and eight children are left behind in
sorrow, not sorrow, however, without hope. The sister was a dear child of God. She delighted to be where the word of God
was the subject of conversation and with much joy attended the meetings of
public worship. The virtue of joyful hospitality, with which she was judged,
made it pleasant for many a visitor. We personally have enjoyed this in a large
measure and shall keep her in sweet remembrance. As far as we learned to know her, we were impressed
of this fact, that she was a faithful helpmate to her husband, and was willing
to share his burdens besides the many of her own. To her children she was a dear mother. She was
devout in the bringing up of her children. May the seed-sowing among the
children bring forth much fruit to the glory of God and her savior. She was subject to considerable bodily suffering,
but she wa s not given to complaining. Industriously following her duties of
life she brightened her surroundings with many a smile of sunshine. May the
Lord richly reward her. May her example provoke many to do likewise. Ten days
before her departure, she gave birth to a healthy baby daughter. Everything
seemed to go well. She enjoyed unexpected good health herself. Even on the last
day of her pilgrimage, she enjoyed a hearty dinner with her children, while her
husband was absent on account of business. At 2 o'clock she suddenly passed
away. She died safe in the arms of Jesus April 6, 1914, at the age of 40 years,
5 months, and 24 days. The suddeness of her death was likely caused by apoplexy
of the heart. The information of her sudden departure overtook many with great
surprise. She will be missed very much by her bereaved ones,
as wel l as the church, many friends and neighbors. Yet we glory the hope of
meeting again in the near future. May the Lord bless and comfort the sorrowing
richly in these days of grief and sorrow to his own glory. Bro. Wohlgemuth and family wish to express herewith
their hearty thanks to all friends, German as well as English, and neighbors,
who have so generously aided in their days of grief and sorrow. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P . E.
Penner at the Free Methodist church at Hockaday. Interment in Gladwin cemetery.
Contributed. JOHN
WOHLGEMUTH (24 MAY 1910 11 APR 1912) OTTO
T. WOHLGEMUTH (15 SEP 1898 10 MARCH 1960) Illness
Fatal to Otto Wohlgemuth Otto
Wohlgemuth, 61, died March 10, at his home in Butman Township,
after an illness of four months. Mr.
Wohlgemuth, born September 15, 1898, in Bessie, .Oklahoma, came to Gladwin at
the age of five years with his parents. A resident of Detroit for several
years, he returned to Gladwin County in 1945. He was a member of the Carpenters
Local 1645,
Midland. He married the former Miss Augusta Lau, October 3, 1920, in Bessie,
Okla. Survivors
include his wife, Augusta; three sons, Lawrence, of Westmont, N. J., Wilfred,
of Warren, and Otto Jr., of Detroit; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah Warren, Mrs.
Marlene Gabriele, Mrs. Lulu Mae Wogan, of Detoit, and Mrs. Barbara Berry, of
Gladwin; four brothers, Benjamin and Henry, of Dinuba,' Calif., Rudolph, of
Ypsilanti, and William of Hooker, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Franz, of Fresno,
Calif., and Mrs. Bertha Balloid, of Detroit; and 14 grandchildren. Services
were held Sunday. March 13, at the Miner Chapel. The Rev. James Hulett
officiated and burial was in McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated
3-16/1960 Column 3 Page 1. JAMES
JOSEPH WOODGATE (4 SEP 1951 - 16 NOV 2003) James
Joseph Woodgate, age 52, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003 at Mid Michigan
Medical Center Midland. He was born on Sept. 4, 1951 in He is
survived his mother; Eleanor Woodgate of Gladwin, one sister; Lisa Hinman of
Royal Oak, nieces and nephew; Terry, Carrie and Amy, his self-adopted daughter;
Jennifer Bonham of N. Branch; God Mother; Carrie Wohlfiel of Royal Oak and many
beloved cousins. He was predeceased by his father Philip in September of 2001. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am on Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 from the Sisson Funeral
Home with Rev. Tony Reynolds presiding with burial in PHILLIP
T. WOODGATE (18 AUG 1921 - 17 SEP 2001) Philip T. Woodgate,
80, of Gladwin, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Gladwin. Born Aug. 18, 1921 in Dundalk, Ontario, Canada, he was the son
of the late James and Cecile (Murphy) Woodgate. Philip married the former
Eleanor Shook, May 30, 1943 in Paris, Texas. He retired in 1983 after 36 years
of service from Borroughs Corp. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving
during World War II and loved fishing, playing cards, and was an avid arborist.
Besides his
wife he is survived by his children, James Woodgate of Coleman and Lisa (Terry)
Hinman of Royal Oak; two grandchildren, Amy Jean and Terry Hinman; one sister,
Mary Cazara of Madison Heights. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, John,
and Gregory; and two sisters, Evelyn Bozich and Catherine Meagher. Services will
be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Father Patrick
Jankowiak officiating. Burial will be in McClure Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow
(Thursday) from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday from noon until the time of the service.
Gladwin
County Record dated 09-19/2001 Column - 6 Page - 2 PHEBA
A. WOTEN (1858 10 OCT 1934) ADDIE
BLANCHE (BAIR) WRIGHT (2 JAN 1874 - 2 JUN 1958) SERVICES
THURSDAY FOR MRS. ADDIE WRIGHT Mrs. Addie B. Wright, 84, of Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Iva Looker
of Gladwin and Lucie Hayward of FRANKLIN
W. WRIGHT (17 AUG 1901 - 26 JUNE 1953) SERVICES
HELD FOR FRANKLIN WRIGHT Franklin Wright, 52, a lifelong resident of
Gladwin county, passed away Friday, June 26, at the Page Nursing Home in Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Addie Wright,
of GEORGE
MARTIN WRIGHT (23 FEB 1872 - 4 OCT 1926) George
M. Wright, son of Franklin and Rosanah Wright, was born in MAX
M. WRIGHT (23 OCT 1913 - 13 AUG 1921) Part of the Valley news was not printed last week as
sympathy was extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Wright and family in their
bereavement. Gladwin County Record dated 8-18/1921 Column 2 Page 8. WILBUR
G. WRIGHT (9 MAY 1909 - 10 AUG 1928) YOUNG
MAN DROWNED BATHING AT SGHULZ DAM Wilbur
G. Wright Meets Death Channel Near Power HouseDiving From Springboard The
sad news of the drowning of Wilbur G. Wright spread over the city Friday night.
With some companions he was bathing in the channel connecting the Schulz dam
with the reservoir at the new power house, where they went early in the
evening. The boys had been diving from a springboard into a deep hole, and Wilbur
was not missed until the boys dressed to return home. Search was made for him
without avail, when the alarm was given, which was answered by many people.
Darkness coming on it was not easy to find the body, and it was not found until
nearly 11 p. m., when Shirley Raymond ran onto it in the channel, the body
having been in the water nearly four
hours. The
boy, Wilbur G. Wright, had been a resident of Gladwin county all his life,
having been born at McClure May 9, 1909, and at his death was aged 19 years,
three months and one day. He would have been a senior in the Gladwin high
school the coming year, and enjoyed the respect of all. His
father and two brothers have preceded him in death. One brother, Ralph, was a
victim of the World war, and in his honor the Legion post in Gladwin is named. He
leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Blanche Wright of Gladwin, who is
crazed with grief at the sad fate of her son; four brothers, Frank of the U. S.
Marine corps in Nicaragua; Orval, Joe and Wayne of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs.
James Looker of Secord, Mrs. F. I. Garn of Gibsonburg, Ohio, and Lucy Wright of
this place; also a host of relatives and friends. Rev.
Marcius E. Tabor, pastor of McClure M. E. church, conducted the services, and
the body was laid to rest in McClure cemetery. The following relatives and
friends from a distance attended the funearal: Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Garn, brother
in-law and sister, of Gibsonburg, Ohio; aunt, Mrs. J. Moore of West Branch, and
Mrs. Joe Spillers of Flint were hereock . Gladwin County Record dated 8-16/1928
Column 2 Page 1. Alton J.
Wykoff, 38, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at home due to a house
fire. Born Oct. 15, 1961 in Gladwin, he lived in Surviving
are his mother and stepfather, Donna and Harold Gittings of Flushing; four
brothers, Brian and wife Michelle Wykoff and Berry Gittings, all of Birch Run,
Harold and wife Gina Gittings III, and Howard and wife Angela Gittings, all of
Mt. Morris; two sisters, Bethann and husband Kirt Clore, and Karen and husband
Bob LaPan, all of Montrose; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Services
were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Pastor
Rene Barth officiating. Burial was in FERNARD
W. WYKOFF (18 MAY 1916 23 OCT 1991) FERNARD WYKOFF Fernard W. (Fem) Wykoff. 75, of 2400 N. Hockaday
Rd.. Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical
Center, Midland. Born in Roscommon County, May 18. 1916, he moved to Gladwin
County in 1964. Mr. Wykoff married the former HelenSprouse on Feb. 20. 1944. in
Angola, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Roy of
Arizona, 2 grandsons and 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and
a sister. Rites were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the
Slsson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Sherry Parker officiated and burial was in
the McClure Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1991 Column 4 Page
2. HELEN
K. (SPROUSE) WYKOFF (24 MARCH 1918 28 JUNE 1996) HELEN K.
WYKOFF Helen K.
Wykoff, 78, of Gladwin, died Friday, June 28, 1996 at Gratiot Community
Hospital in Alma following a long illness. Born March 24, 1918 in Fayette, W.
Va., she resided in Gladwin since 1958 when she moved from Royal Oak. The
former Helen Sprouse married Fernard Wykoff Feb. 20, 1945 in Angola, Ind. He
preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1991. Surviving
are one son, Roy E. Wykoff of Mahopac, N.Y. and 2 grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by 4 brothers, Charles, Howard, Herman and Richard Sprouse. Rites
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev.
Donald Haskell officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery, Gladwin.
Gladwin County Record dated 7-3/1996 Column 3 Page 7. Y'S JANE
YEAGER (1 MAY 1865 15 SEP 1929) Mrs. John Yeager of Butman township died Sept. 15 at
her home in Butman township. She was a native of this state and was born May 1,
1865, and was 64 years, 4 months and 14 days old, and has been a resident of this
county for many years. Funeral services were held at the Hockaday church
Sept. 18, followed by burial in McClure cemetery. Her husband, John Yeager,
survives her. Gladwin County Record dated 9-19/1929 Column 4 Page 5. JOHN
YEAGER (9 AUG 1829 2 FEB 1930) CENTENARIAN DIES John Yeager, of Butman Township, Dies, Having Passed
the Century Mark John Yeager, a resident of Butman township for more
than 37 years, died Feb. 2,, at the home of his son, Blaine Yeager. Mr. Yeager
was born Aug. 9, 1829, in Germany and was 100 years, five months and 24 days
old. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1930,
at the home, followed by burial in McClure cemetery. Gladwin County Record
dated 2-6/1930 Column 4 Page 1. JOHN
H. YEAGER (19 JAN 1897 31 MAY 1968) Rites Held Sunday for John Yeager John H. Yeager, 71, of Sage Township, died Friday in
the Gladwin Hospital after, an illness of two weeks. Born in Gladwin County on
Jan, 19, 1897, he was a retired operator at the Ruck Plant in Flint. Mr. Yeager had spent his life in Gladwin and
Roscommon Counties. He was married to the former Mrs. Agnes Evans Palmer on May
19, 1951, in Birmingham. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Graydon
of Houghton Lake; twp. daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Priddy, West Branch and Mrs.
Joseph Romaiiski, of Mt. Morris; one sister, Mrs. Lola Reynolds of Inkster; seven grandchildren
and 17 great, grandchildren. Rites were held Sunday at 2 p. m. from the Miner
Funeral Home. The Rev. John W. Cermak officiated and burial, was in McClure Cemetery.
Gladwin County Record dated 6-5/1968 Column 2 Page 1. WILLIAM
HENRY YEAGER (1872 16 SEP 1926) Sugar Rapids, Sept. 20We extend our tenderest
sympathies to the bereaved family of Will Yeager. Gladwin County Record dated
9=23/1926 Column 4 Page 3. HOCKADAY Hockaday, Sept. 30The largest funeral we have
witnessed here was held Sunday for William Yeager, who died at his home
Thursday. The funeral was in charge of Rev. H. Sneider and Rev. Lyons of Elsie,
Mich., of the Brethren in Christ Church, of which Mr. Yeager was a member. The relatives
have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Let all who can, continue their
visits to the home, for the aged parents need our comforting words, while they
are sad and lonely. Gladwin County Record dated 9-23/1926 Column 5 Page 3. MARTHA
YERKE (1900 - 1953) BABY
YOUNG (1926 - 1926) DONALD
EUGENE YOUNG (1925 13 DEC 1927) The funeral of little Donald and Ronald Youngs, twin
sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Youngs, was held held at the church last Saturday
morning. We deeply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Youngs and family in their
sorrow. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1927 Column 3 Page 3. MARGARET
E. (CLAYTON) YOUNG (1 APRIL 1918 - 18 MARCH 2006) Margaret
E. Young, 87, of Gladwin passed away Saturday, March 18 at the Tendercare
Nursing Home in Clare. She was born April 1, 1918 in West Branch to John and
Iva (Darling) Clayton. She was married to Neil Young who passed away May 4,
2001. She was a member of the Surviving
are one son, Robert (Elaine) Young of Gladwin; two grandsons and five great
grandchildren; four brothers, Russell Clayton and James Clayton, both of West
Branch, Al Clayton of A
funeral service was held Tuesday, March 21 at the Sisson Funeral Home with
pastor Paul Klassen officiating. Burial was in NEIL
YOUNG (26 AUG 1919 - 4 MAY 2001) Neil
Young, 81, of Gladwin, died Friday, May 4, 2001 at Surviving
are his wife, Margaret of Gladwin; one son, Robert and wife Elaine of Gladwin;
two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack of Tucson,
Ariz. and Lawrence of Flint; one sister, Laura Spillers of Linden. He was
preceded in death by one brother, Melvin; and one sister, Vera Fitzpatrick.
Services were held Sunday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Klassen
officiating. Burial was in PEARL
M. (CANN) YOUNG (11 APRIL 1893 - 2 APRIL 1968) Illness Fatal to Mrs. Young Mrs. Pearl M. Young, 74, of North Silverleaf, Gladwin,
died Tuesday morning, April 2, following an illness of several weeks. Born in Clare County April 11, 1893, the former,
Pearl Cann came to Gladw'in County with her parents in 1898. She was married to
Wilmer Young March 15, 1913. He died July, 1962. Mrs. Young's survivors are four
sons, Melvin of Mt. Pleasant, Neil of Gladwin; Lawrence of Flint, and Jack of
Tuscon, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Nelson Fitzpatrick (Veris) of Gladwin, and
Mrs. Lonnie Spillers (Laura) of Flint; four sister, Mrs. Mary Babcock of Gladwin, Mrs. Viletta Johnson
of Harrison, Mrs; Adele Kroening: of Bay
City, and Mrs. Mabel Mosher of Florida; two brothers, Richard Cann of Jackson,
and Winifred Cann of Culver, Minn.; 27 grandchildren: and 11 great grandchildren. Services will be held Fridays at 11:00 a. m. at the
Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Alva Calkins officiating. Burial will be in
McClure Cemetery. Mrs. Young was- a member of the Hockaday, Free
Methodlist Church. She served several years as Butman Township Clerk before
moving to Gladwin City. Gladwin County Record dated 4-3/1968 Column 6 Page
1. RONALD
D. YOUNG (1925 15 DEC 1927) The
funeral of little Donald and Ronald Youngs, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer
Youngs, was held held at the church last Saturday morning. We deeply sympathize
with Mr. and Mrs. Youngs and family in their sorrow. Gladwin County Record
dated 12-22/1927 Column 3 Page - 3. WILLIAM
M. YOUNG (28 SEP 1911 - 16 AUG 1983) William
Young, 74, of 1710 N. M-18, Gladwin, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 16, in Surviving are one son, David of Flushing;
one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Fuhrman of Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m.
from the Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will be in the William Young (Midland Daily News, Aug. 16, 1983) William (Bill) Young,
71, of Gladwin, died this morning, Aug. 16, 1983, at He was born Sept. 28,
1911, in He leaves his wife,
Dorothy; son, David Young of Flushing; daughters, Mrs. Katherine Fuhrman of
Decatur, Ind.; two grandchildren; mother, Bessie Merkey of Fort Wayne, Ind.;
brothers, Roger Young of Taylor, Fred Young of Bradenton, Fla.; step sisters,
Mrs. Dorothy Gray of Indiana, and Mrs. Helen Risser of Fort Wayne, Ind. Services will be at 1
p.m. Thursday at the Mathews Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Friends may call at
the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday. WILMER
YOUNG (9 AUG 1893 - 12 JULY 1952) BURNS
FATAL TO WILMER YOUNG TARPOT
EXPLOSION CAUSES DEATH OF ROAD WORKER Wilmer Young, 58, died Saturday morning from
burns received Thursday when a tarpot exploded while he was at work with a
highway crew on M-30. He was engaged in repairing blacktop along the highway
when the tarpot exploded and showered him with boiling tar. He was brought to
the Mr. Young, a lifelong resident of Gladwin
county, lived on a farm in Butman township. In addition to farming, he had been
employed for 15 years in road construction by the Gladwin County Road
Commission and would have been eligible for retirement in a short time. He was
born August 9, 1893 and married Miss Pearl Cann on March 15, 1913. Survivors are his wife; two daughters,
Verris Fitzpatrick and Laura Young; four sons, Melvin, Neil, Jack and Lawrence;
four brothers, Harold, of Gladwin, Eugene of Flint, Orland of Howell, and Paul
of Spring Arbor. All of his children are residents of Gladwin county. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.
from the Z'S REINHOLD
E. ZEITZ (1 MAY 1925 20 SEP 1996) REINHOLD E. ZEITZ Reinhold E. Zeitz, 71, of Gladwin, died Friday,
Sept. 20, 1996 at MidMichlgan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born May 1,
1925 in Sherman Township, he resided in Gladwin County most of his life. Mr.
Zeitz was a veteran of World War II and worked for Robinson Industries for 30
years, in addition to farming in Sherman Township. He married the former Luella
Pahl Dec. 31,1949 in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters,
Jeannine Zeitz of Gladwin, and Jackie and husband Greg Govitz of Gladwin; 3 sons,
John, James and Joseph, all of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Ed and Herb Zeitz, both of
Gladwin; 4 sisters Vi Sullivan of Las Vegas, Nev., Eleanor Kovacs of Sierra Vista,
Ariz., Edna Landenberger of Gladwin, and Ruth Abbott of Abilene, Texas; and 6
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Elsie Peck. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the
Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church. The Rev. Tony Alexander and the Rev. Jack
Metzler officiated. Burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral
Home of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 9-25/1996 Column 3 Page 2. |