GROUT CEMETERY

 

A'S

 

ANNA (REID) MANWARING-ADELBLUE (22 NOV 1880 - 7 MARCH 1955) (wife of James M.)

 

Mrs. Anna Manwaring, Adeblue, 74, passed away March 7 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Shamel, in Millington, after an illness of several years. Mrs; Adeblue was born on Nov. 22, 1880, in Canada, and came with her parents to Hamilton township, Clare county, where she spent the rest of her life.

 

She is survived by three sons, Charles, of Clare county, Joseph, of Portland, Ore., and Edward, of Lapeer county; a daughter,. Mrs. Ida Shamel, of Millington; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Needham, of Chicago.

 

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at. the Miner Funeral Home, with Elder David Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Grout cemetery. The pallbearers will be Mortimer Shea Jr., Ernest Zelt, Mark McKenna, Andrew Keysor, Noel Switzer and Cloyd Switzer. Gladwin County Record dated 3-9/1955 Column – 6 Page – 1.

 

CHARLES CLAYTON ADELBLUE (26 SEP 1911 - 26 SEP 1911)

 

CHARLES E. ADELBLUE (1882 - 28 AUG 1950) (husband of Pearl)

 

SERVICES WILL BE HELD FRIDAY

 

   Funeral services Charles Adelblue, 67, will be held from the Hall Funeral Home on Friday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood, pastor of St. Pauls Episcopal church, will officiate and burial will be made in the Grout cemetery.

   Mr. Adelblue passed away on Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Andrew Borg, in Flint, after a long illness. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio, and was married to Miss Pearl Hershey in 1908. She preceded him in death in 1920; he was also preceded in death by two children.

   Surviving are one son, Gordon, of Shephard; one daughter, Mrs. Andrew Borg, of Flint; seven brothers, Elmer, of Boyne City, Jess, John, George, Clarence and Maynard, of Van Wert, Ohio; and Russell, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Fries, of Gladwin, Mrs. Zula Grams, of Toledo, Ohio and Mrs. Bessie Roberts, of Rockford, Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/1950 Column - 7 Page - 1


EUNICE MAE ADELBLUE (22 MARCH 1909 - 8 NOV 1910) Child of C. & P. Adelblue,

 

EUNICE MAE ADELBLUE

 

Eunice May Adelblue, daughter of Charles and Pearl Adelblue, died at their home in Sage township Nov. 8, aged 7 months and 14 days. Funeral services were held at the house Nov. 10. Elder Burt of Beaverton officiating. Interment at Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1910 Column - 2 Page - 4.

 

MINNIE PEARL (HERSEE) ADELBLUE (5 AUG 1889 - 22 SEP 1920) Beloved Wife of Charles Adelblue, Daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Charles E. Hersee,

 

MRS CHARLES ADELBLUE

 

Mrs. Charles Adelblue met an accidental death Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 22, when she was returning from McKenna's store with a horse and a buggy with two small children. Mrs. Adelblue fell throwing out the baby which she was holding. She was found with her head between wheel and shaft with throat resting on axle and had strangled to death. The little girl who was sitting on the seat was uninjured. The baby is convalescing.

 

Minnie Pearl Hersee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hersee, was born in Grout township and was 31 years, one month and 17 days old.  She is survived by her husband, Chas. Adelblue, and two children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hersee, two sisters, Mrs. Dennis McGuire and Mrs. Prank Hilliker of Bay City.

 

Services were held at the home Sept. 23, followed by interment in South Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-30/1920 Column - 4 Page - 1.

 

BESSIE A. (WINRIGHT) ALDRICH (1 JULY 1916 - 29 APRIL 1996) m. 24 Dec 1937, s/w Howard

 

BESSIE A. ALDRICH

 

Bessie A. Aldrich, 79, of Beaverton, died Monday, April 29, 1996 at her home. Born July 1, 1916 in Lyons, she moved to Beaverton in the spring of 1959 from Wheeler. Mrs. Aldrich loved to grow flowers. The former Bessie Winright married Howard Aldrich Dec. 24, 1937 in Lyons.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by 6 children, Patricia and Vern Simons of Big Sandy, Tenn., Marilyn and Billy Macklem of Gladwin, Steven and Ruth Aldrich of Hope, Joann and Bill

McCulloch of Beaverton, Michael Aldrich of Beaverton, and James and Judy Aldrich of Farwell; 14 grandchildren; and 29 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Mark Aldrich; one brother; and one sister.

 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev.

John McCullough will officiate and burial will be In the Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may

call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday). Gladwin County Record dated 5-1/1996 Column – 2 Page – 7.


HOWARD ALDRICH (1919 - ?) m. 24 Dec 1937, s/w Bessie A.


CHARLES ALLEN (1819 - 1893) (husband of Margaret)


MARGARET ALLEN (1830 - 1895) (wife of Charles)


JEANETTE A. ANDERSON (1931 - ?) s/w Thomas J.


JOHANA ANDERSON (1812 - 1900)


THOMAS J. ANDERSON (1930 - ?) s/w Jeanette A.

CHARLES W. ANGER (12 JULY 1894 - 13 AUG 1966) 

 

RITES HELD FOR CHARLES ANGER

 

   Charles W. Anger, 72, of Arthur Township, died Saturday, Aug. 13, following a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1894, in Sage Township, to Wilson and Maryetta Anger. He was a veteran of World War I, and had always farmed. Mr. Anger was not married. His only survivor is a sister, Miss Rebecca Anger of Gladwin.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. John W. Cermak officiating. Burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-17/1966 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

REBECCA ANGER (8 AUG 1896 - 15 DEC 1978)

 

 Rebecca Anger, 82, of 2720 Knox Rd., Beaverton, and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, Dec. 15, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in Grout Township on August 8, 1896, she had spent her lifetime here and was never married. Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

FRED ATTWOOD (no dates)


SALLY ATTWOOD (no dates)

B'S

 

SARAH MAY (GEDNEY) BAKER (4 APRIL 1949 – 24 JUNE 1974)

SARAH M. BAKER

 

Mrs. Sarah M. Baker; 25, of Sterling Heights, died suddenly Monday, June 24, at Martin Place Hospital/East, Madison Heights. She was born in Gladwin, March 4, 1949; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Gedney, and married Gary W. Baker June 10, 1972, in Gladwin.

 

Surviving are her husband, Gary; a son, Brent; her parents; 2 sisters, Mrs. Donald (Darlene) Ballard of Birch Run, and Linda of Gladwin; 4 brothers, Lavern, John, Elmer, and Paul, all of Gladwin.

 

Services were held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home; Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl Lindberg officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-3/1974 Column – 5 Page – 2.

 

EDNA A. (PINNELL) BALLARD (14 DEC 1906 - 14 OCT 1996) s/w Lester P.

 

Edna A. Ballard, 89, of Gladwin, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1996 at her home. Born Dec. 14, 1906 in Eldorado, Ill., she came to Gladwin in 1945. Mrs. Ballard was a member of the First United Methodist Church. The former Edna Pinnell married Lester Ballard July 27, 1929 in Flint. He preceded her in death Aug. 22, 1995.

   Surviving are 3 sons, Paul and wife Eunice of Gladwin, Donald and wife Darlene of Birch Run, and Robert and wife Verna of Coleman; 3 daughters, Geneva and husband Delbert Boakes of Clare, Peggy and husband Jack Cameron of Gladwin, and Donna Benchley of Beaverton; 23 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers; one sister; one son-in-law, Daniel Benchley; and one grandson-in-law, Jeff Strunk.

   Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Deane Wylls and the Rev. Donald Potter will officiate and burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 10-16/1996 Column - 4 Page - 7

 

FLORA BELLE BALLARD (1903 - 1904)

 

LESTER P. BALLARD (25 MARCH 1906 - 22 AUG 1995) s/w Edna A.

LESTER P. BALLARD

Lester P. Ballard, 89, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1995 at MidMichlgan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born March 25, 1906 in Grout Township, he lived and worked in Flint for a number of years as an operating engineer. Mr. Ballard moved back to Gladwin in 1945 and worked in the construction field and fanned. He was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge of Byron.

He married the former Edna Pinnell July 27, 1929 in Flint. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Paul and wife Eunice of Gladwin, Donald and wife Darlene of Birch Run, and Robert and wife Verna of Coleman; 3 daughters, Geneva and husband Delbert Boakes of Gladwin, Peggy and husband Jack Cameron of Gladwin, and Donna Benchley of Beaverton; one brother, Phillip of Gaines; 23 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, one brother and one son-in-law, Daniel Benchley.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by the Gladwin Lodge No. 397 F&AM. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 8-23/1995 Column – 1 Page – 6.


RANDALL SCOTT BALLARD (1956 - 1956) Our Baby

EILEEN M. (WILLFORD) BANING (12 SEP 1920 - 2 DEC 1993) s/w Noah F.

EILEEN BANING

Eileen M. Baning, 73, of Gladwin. died Thursday, Dec. 2,1993. in Florida after a long illness. She was born in Gladwin County on Sept 12, 1920. She spent about 20 years in Flint and moved back to Gladwin County in 1969. She was a member of the Gladwin County V.F.W.

The former Eileen Willford, she was married Noah Baning Aug. 8, 1942 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death April 2, 1991.

Surviving are one son, Noah Jr. of Gladwin; one daughter, Virginia Gordon of Gladwin; one brother, Gordon Willford of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Florence Adams of Gladwin and Dorothy Martin of Florida; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Willford.

Services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Roberts officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-8/1993 Column – 3 Page – 2.

NOAH F. BANING (28 AUG 1910 - 2 APRIL 1991) s/w Eileen M.

NOAH BANING

Noah F. Baning, 80, of 5197 Buzzell Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday. April 2, 1991, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Bentley, Aug. 28, 1910, he left the area and moved back from Flint in 1970. Mr. Baning lived and farmed in Grout Township for 20 years. He was employed by AC Spark Plug of Flint. Mr. Baning was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303 and the DAV.

Mr. Baning and the former Eileen Willford were married Aug. 8, 1942, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Noah Jr.of Flint; one daughter, Virginia Gordon of Gladwin; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Services were held Friday at 1 p.m at the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home.The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Committal services were conduced by the VFW post. Gladwin County Record dated 4-10/1991 Column – 3 Page – 2.

CARRIE ANN BARD (28 SEP 1972 - 17 MAY 1978)

Carie Ann Bard, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bard of 5750 West Howard Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, May 17, in C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, following heart surgery. She was born in Gladwin on September 28, 1972. Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister and 2 brothers, Angela Sue, Danny and Michael, all at home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Bard of Gladwin, Don Farrow of Clare and Mr. and Mrs. William Cripps of Gladwin. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Donn Pendleton officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-24/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

CORRECTION

   Mrs. Ila Farrow of Gladwin was left out as a grandmother in the obituary of Carrie Ann Bard last week. Also Mr. and Mrs. William Cripps are the great grandparents instead of grandparents. Gladwin County Record dated 05-31/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

DANNY F. BARD (1948 - 1993)

HARLEN D. BARD (17 OCT 1899 - 31 OCT 1988) s/w Juanita M.

Harlen D. Bard, 89, of 5740 W. Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 31, at his home after a long illness. Born in Ashley, Oct. 17, 1899, he came to Gladwin County when he was 3 years old. Mr. Bard was a carpenter. Mr. Bard and the former Juanita Habedank were married Aug. 23, 1945, in Cheboygan.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Danny and Harlen of Gladwin and Robin of Beaverton; 3 daughters, Mrs. James (Nona) Swikoski of Kalkaska, Mrs. Bryan (Teena) Miske of Ft. Knox, Ky. and Mrs. James (Toni) Wentworth of Gladwin; 31 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Dale in 1976 and Walter in 1944 and a granddaughter, Carrie Bard in 1978.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-02/1988 Column - 3 Page – 2


HARLEN SCOTT BARD (10 AUG 1950 - ?) m. 19 Aug 1973, s/w Patricia A.


JUANITA M. (HABEDANK) BARD (27 DEC 1924 - ?) s/w Harlen D.


PATRICIA A. BARD (25 OCT 1955 - 12 JUNE 2000) m. 19 Aug 1973, s/w Harlen S.

Patricia Ann Bard "Trish", 44, of Beaverton, died Monday, June 12 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a short illness. Born October 25, 1955 in McGregor, Texas, she was the daughter of Raymond and Bobbie Jo (Smith) Lehrman. She married Harlen "Scott" Bard Aug. 19, 1972 in her home town. The couple moved to Beaverton and lived here for 26 years. Trish was a member of the Arthur Center Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Scott; her mother, Bobbi Jo Pruitt of Temple, Texas; three daughters, Tammy Lynn Toner and husband Delson of Mt. Pleasant, Pamela Kay Bard of Midland, and Amanda Jo Bard at home; one son, Walter Robin Bard and wife Monica of Beaverton; two sisters, Neita Jo Wiethorn of Valley Mills, Texas and Sandra Kay Wade of Waco, Texas; one brother, Daniel Lehrman of Grand Prairie, Texas; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond, earlier this year.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the same location with Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial will take place at the Grout Township Cemtery. Memorial contributions will be used according to the family's wishes. Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/2000 Column - 6 Page - 2

JOHN C. BELERT (1923 - ?) m. 18 Oct 1947, s/w Maxine


MAXINE I. BELERT (1922 - ?) m. 18 Oct 1947, s/w John C.


DANIEL R. BENCHLEY (1 APRIL 1937 – 8 NOV 1986) s/w Donna J.

Beaverton man fatally hurt in head-on crash

A 49-year-old Beaverton man was fatally injured in a head-on collision on M-18 at the cutoff to M-61 in the city of Gladwin Saturday afternoon.

Daniel Benchley of 2695 S. M- 18 was pronounced dead on arrival at Gladwin Area Hospital. He was a passenger in a car driven by his son, Roger Benchley, 30, also of Beaverton. The younger Benchley was, listed in fair condition at the Midland Hospital Center Monday with a broken right leg and bruised chest.

Gladwin City Police said Benchley was rounding the curve and heading south on M-18 about 12:40 p.m. when his sub-compact car collided head-on with a pickup driven by William Zimmer, 21, of Midland. Zimmer was heading north on M-18 and apparently crossed the centerline while trying to get to the cutoff to M- 61, authorities said. The mishap occurred approximately 300 feet north of Chatterton St. Zimmer was treated for minor injuries at Gladwin Area Hospital and released.

The Beaverton Fire Department was called with its "jaws of life" to remove the elder Benchley from the vehicle. It took emergency personnel over an hour to free the victim. Also assisting were the Gladwin Rural- Urban Fire Department, which washed down a gas spill, Gladwin State Police, Gladwin Sheriffs officers and the Gladwin Emergency Medical Services.

No tickets or charges have yet been issued and police said the accident remains under investigation. Benchley is the fourth traffic fatality of the year in the county, and this is the first fatal traffic mishap in the city of Gladwin since 1982. Benchley's obituary appears on page 2. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1986 Column – 1 Page – 1.

DANIEL BENCHLEY

Daniel R. Benchley, 49, of 2695 S. M-18, Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 8, of injuries received in an automobile accident on S. M-18, in Gladwin.

Born in Clare April 1, 1937, he had lived in Gladwin County 32 years. Mr. Benchley was a welder for Local 85 and a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God Church. Mr. Benchley and the former Donna Ballard were married Aug. 7, 1954, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Roger of Beaverton and Michael of Bloomington, 111.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Harry (Linda) Coney and Mrs. Mark (Kathy) Murphy of Beaverton and Mrs. Dana (Tina) Lundquist of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Mildred Benchley of Coleman; 10 brothers, Miles, Revey, Bernard and Floyd of Clare, Elmer of Marion, Paul of Bay City, Bob of New York, Tommy of Florida, Ken of Gladwin and Don of Standish; 4 sisters, Dorothy Cameron of Coleman, Delores Collins of Pontiac, Lois Hammerberg of Clare and Jean Boyd of Texas; his inlaws, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ballard of Gladwin; and 8 grandchildren. A brother, Marvin, preceded him in death.

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Donald Potter officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1986 Column – 3 Page – 2.


DONNA J. BENCHLEY (1934 - ?) s/w Daniel R.


BETTY J. BINGHAM (1930 - 1944) Daughter


CHESTER BINGHAM (1901 - 1941) Father

CONRAD W. BLUNTSCHLY (1848 - 1904)


LILLIE M. BOOTH (29 AUG 1868 - 30 JUNE 1904)


MABEL CHRISTENA (SHEARER) BOSWORTH (20 APRIL 1908 – 10 JULY 1977) s/w Orren E.

 

Mabel Bosworth

 

Mrs. Mabel Christena Bosworth, 69, of 5928 West Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, July 10, in the Midland Hospital following a short illness. Born in Grout Township on April .20, 1908, she spent her lifetime in the county. She graduated from Gladwin High School in 1926 and attended

Spring Arbor College for a year and Central Michigan University for a year.

 

Mrs. Bosworth taught school for 30 years in Gladwin and Clare counties. She was a

member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church and the Gladwin County Farm Bureau.

The former Mabel Shearer, she was married to Orren Bosworth on November 23, 1939, in Gladwin.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Karl (Ruth) Benson of Danville, Ky. and Mrs. Allen (Joann) Dow of Davison; 2 sisters, Mrs. Edna Edick of Gladwin and Doris Shearer. of Lansing; 2 brothers, Alvin and John of Gladwin; and 2 grandchildren.

 

Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Giadwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Allen and the Rev. Robert Shoaff will officiate and burial will be in the Grout Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Women’s Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church. Arrangements are in charge , of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 7-13/1977 Column – 5 Page – 2.


ORREN E. BOSWORTH (19 DEC 1914 - JUNE 1987) s/w Mabel S.

 

ORREN BOSWORTH

 

Orren Bosworth, 72, of Gladwin died Tuesday morning, June 16, in the Midland Hospital Center.

Information is incomplete. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Friends may call at the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated 6-17/1987 Column – 4 Page – 2.

 

ORREN BOSWORTH

 

Orren E. Bosworth, 72, of 5928 Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, June 16, in the Midland

Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Kenton, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1914, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He farmed, was a justice of peace in Grout Township and taught Sunday School for 50 years. Mr. Bosworth held offices in the Gladwin Free Methodist Church and the Gladwin County Farm Bureau.

 

He and the former Mabel Shearer were married Nov. 23, 1939, in Gladwin. She died July 10, 1977. Mr. Bosworth then married Ona Scott July 22, 1978 in Spring Arbor. Surviving besides his wife, are 2 daughters, Mrs. Karl (Ruth) Benson of Danville, Ky. and Mrs. Allen (Joann) Dow of Davison; 2 stepsons, Douglas Scott of Mesa, Ariz. and Dennis Scott of Holland; one step-daughter, Sally Scott of Lansing; 3 brothers, Henry of Gladstone, James of Spring Arbor and Paul of Flint; one sister, Doris Cotton of Birch Run; 2 grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren. A brother, Norman and a step-son, Donald Scott, preceded him in death.

 

Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Burton

Kincaid and the Rev. Dale Woods officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Gideons or the church building fund. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 6-24/1987 Column – 2 Page – 2.


ALVIN A. BRADLEY (8 NOV 1829 - 27 FEB 1918)

 

   BRADLEY---Alvin L. Bradley was born Nov. 8, 1829, in New York state, and died at the home of his son, Carlos Bradley, on Grout street, in Gladwin, Feb. 27, 1918, aged 88 years, 3 months and 19 days. At an early age his parents moved to Canada where he grew to manhood and was married to Susannah D. Carter, Dec. 3, 1850, who departed this life four years ago. They were the parents of three children, two sons, Carlos Bradley and Cleophas Bradley of Sharon, Kalkaska county, Mich., surviving them.  He leaves also 14 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Bradley was a Christian Advent by belief an dlived a useful life. Service were held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Burial in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-07/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

SUSANNAH DESIRE BRADLEY (26 OCT 1831 - 29 APRIL 1914)

 

Susannah Desire Bradley was born in Haldiman, Ontario, Oct. 26, 1831, and died at her home in Grout township Wednesday p.m., April 29, aged 83 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was married to Alving Bradley in 1849, and three years later they moved to Michigan and settled in Sanilac county. In 1891 they moved to Gladwin county and settled in Gladwin township where they have since resided. Mrs. Bradley suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday, April 25, from which she never recovered. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband two sons, Cleophas and Carlos Bradley, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, besides a host of friends and neighbors. She had been a member of the Christian Advent church 40 years, and was a loving wife, a faithful mother and a kind neighbor. She will be missed by a large circle of friends. Funeral services, were conducted at her late home by Rev. J. W. Hayward, Saturday morning, May 2. Interment in Grout township. Gladwin County Record dated 05-07/1914 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

ARTHUR J. BRANT (22 AUG 1899 – 1 JULY 1987) s/w Ethel M.

ARTHUR BRANT

Arthur J. Brant, 87, of Zephyrhills, Fla., died Wednesday, July 1, in the East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills, after a long illness. Born in Pennsylvania Aug. 22, 1899, he moved to Giadwin County from Flint in 1946 In 1965, Mr. Brant left the county and then moved to Florida in 1974. He served on the Gladwin County Road Commission until retiring in 1964.

Mr, Brant and the former Ethel (Norton) Decker were married Oct. 6, 1944, in Angola, Ind. She preceded him in death Feb. 6, 1972. Surviving are a step-son, Ernest Decker of N. Ft. Myers, Fla. A brother, Clarence, and a sister, Velma Jupe, also preceded him in death.

Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-8/1987 Column – 4 Page – 2.
ETHEL M. BRANT (1897 - 1992) s/w Arthur J.


ADA BROWN (? - 4 NOV 1890) Aged 22 years, 3 months & 24 days


GERTRUDE D. (BLUNTSCHLY) BROWN (16 OCT 1883 - 4 JUNE 1969) (wife of Loomis)

RITES HELD FOR BEAVERTON LADY

   Mrs. Gertrude D. Brown, 85, of Beaverton, died in the Clare General Hospital, June 4, after a six months illness. Born on October 16, 1983, in Lenawee County, she moved to Gladwin County in 1914, and has lived in Beaverton for 46 years. The former Gertrude Bluntschly was married to Loomis Brown who preceded her in death in 1914.

   She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edried Swanton, of Beaverton; three sons, Leo of Clio, Lowell, of Midland, and Wilbur (Pete) of Beaverton; one brother, Otis Bluntschly of North Adams; two sisters, Mrs Arley House of Cedar Springs and Mrs. Florence Stern of Hudson; 22 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and thre great great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home, Allen Parker officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1

JESSIE BROWN (8 DEC 1810 - 12 FEB 1894) (husband of Margaret)

 

Jesse Brown died at the residence of his son-in-law, James N. Bendle, in Sage township, Feb. 12, 1894; aged 83 years, 2 months and 4 days. Mr. Brown was born in the state of New York, and removed to Ohio in the year 1814. He was joined in marriage with Margaret Parsons in 1835, in Athens county, O., and they removed to Michigan in 1878. His wife died in this county in 1880. Twelve children were born as a result of this union, seven of whom are living, Riley a son, and Mrs. J. N. Bendle, a daughter, residing in this county. Gladwin County Record dated 02-23/1894 Column - 4 Page - 5


LOOMIS E. BROWN (1879 - 12 APRIL 1914) (husband of Gertrude)

 

Lum Brown of Grout died at 7:30 Sunday morning after a long illness, from which he had been a great sufferer.  Mr. Brown was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him and leaves a host of friends.

 

Besides a young widow who has tenderly and faithfully cared for him during his illness, three small children, a father, brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. Funeral was held Wednesday forenoon at the house. Gladwin County Record dated 4-16/1914 Column – 3 Page – 4.


MARGARET (PARSONS) BROWN (28 NOV 1816 - 8 JULY 1880) Mother (wife of Jessie)

 

Died in Grout Township last evening, Thursday, July 8th at 6 o'clock p.m., Margaret Brown, wife of Jesse Brown, aged 63 years, 7 months and 9 days. Mrs. Brown was born in Ohio and came to this county in September 1878. Gladwin County Record dated 7-9/1880.


NORA BROWN (? - 5 JUNE 1887) Aged 20 years, 4 months & 27 days


PHILLIP BROWN (? - 16 SEP 1896) Aged 63 years & 24 days


PICCOLA G. (HUND) BROWN (18 FEB 1920 - 3 FEB 1980) Beloved Wife & Mother

 

PICCOLA BROWN

 

Mrs. Piccola G. Brown, 59, of Elmira, died Sunday, Jan . 3, in Lockwood-McDonald Hospital, Petoskey , after a long illness. Born in Midland County on February 18, 1920, she had lived in B eaverton from 1943 to 1969.

 

She was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Auxiliary No 7303 and th e F .O .E. Auxiliary No. 1583 in Boyne City. The former Piccola Hund, she was married to Wilber Brown on February 18, 1940, in Beaverton.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Wilber Jr . of Lake City, Fla .; 3 daughters , Mrs. Francis (Dorothy) Buzzell of Beaverton, Mrs. Frank (Edie) Peters of Gladwin and Mrs. Roger (Nora) Dawson of Boyne Falls; 3 brothers, Clifford and Elwood Hund of Beaverton and Douglas Hund of Coleman; 2 sisters , Mrs. Wava Baylor and Mrs. Margaret Gust of Coleman; 10 grand children and one great grandchild.

 

Services were held today , Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin

Chapel. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-6/1980 Column – 5 Page – 2.

WILBER H. BROWN (14 AUG 1919 - 1 JUNE 1984)

Wilber H. (Pete) Brown Sr.., of Beaverton, died Friday, June 1, in the V.A. hospital in Lake City, Fla., following a short illness. Born in Grout Township on August 1, 1919, he spent his lifetime in Gladwin County except form 1969 to 1982 when he lived in Elmira. He retired in August 1969 form the Caustic Department at Dow Chemical Co. Mr. Brown was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303, the Gladwin Eagles Club 3292 and the American Legion Post 57 in Lake City, Fla. He was married to the former Piccola Hund on February 18, 1940, in Beaverton. She preceded him in death February 3, 1980.

   Surviving are one son, Wilber Jr. (Sonny) of Lake City, Fla.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Francis (Dorothy) Buzzell of Beaverton, Mrs. Frank (Edrie) Peters of Gladwin and Mrs. Roger (Nora) Dawson of Boyne City; one brother, Leo of Clio; one sister, Mrs. Edrie Swanton of Beaverton; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-06/1984 Column - 8 Page – 2

 

 

Wilber H. Brown, Sr., Beaverton (Bay City Times, June 4, 1984)

 

Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin for Mr. Brown 64, who died Friday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lake City, Fla. He was born Aug. 14, 1919 in Grout Township, Gladwin County. Survivors include one son and three daughters. Burial is in Grout Township Cemetery.

 

CHARLES BURGESS (17 JAN 1854 – 7 MARCH 1917)

 

Burgess.---Charles Burgess was born in Ontario, Jan. 17, 1854, and died at his home in Buckeye township March 7, 1917, aged 63 years, 1 month and 21 days.

 

In 1878 he was married to Phoebe Steinhoff and in 1881 they moved to Sanilac county, this state. Eleven years later they moved to Butman township, Gladwin county, where they lived until one month ago, when they move to their present home.

 

Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his loss, two daughters, Mrs. Charles Small and Mrs. Addie Gill of Gladwin; three sons, Roy and Ezra, of Gladwin, and Harry D. Burgess of Detroit; and two brothers and two sisters living in Canada. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church, with interment in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-15/1917 Column – 1 Page – 4.

 

OLLIE MAY (CLARK) BURGESS (3 APR 1891 - 25 MARCH 1911) Aged 19 years, 11 months, 22 days, Wife of Charles Roy Burgess

 

BURGESS.

 

Ollie May, wife of Roy Burgess, died at Sugar Rapids of internal convulsions March 25. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Clark, was born in Grout township and was married to Roy Burgess Aug. 10, 1910. She is survived by her husband, her parents, two sisters and one brother.

 

Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at Grout Tuesday followed by interment in South Grout cemetery. She has lived nearly all her life at Sugar Rapids where she will be missed by her many friends. Gladwin County Record dated 3-30/1911 Column – 6 Page – 1.


BESSIE E. BURKHART (20 JAN 1925 - 11 DEC 1985) (wife of John E., Sr.)

 

BESSIE BURKHART

 

Bessie E. Burkhart, 60, of 3651 Bard Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Arpin, Wisc. Jan. 20, 1925, she came to Gladwin County

in 1984 from Tawas. The former Bessie Heinig, she was married to John Burkhart Sr. in California Feb. 10, 1945. He preceded her in death March 25.

 

Surviving are 2 sons, John of Beaverton, and Donald of Lansing; 3 daughters, Cheri Banfield of Gladwin, Roxanne Beeney of Livonia and Wandy Haggard of Texas; 3 brothers, Alvin of Howell, Floyd of Fowlerville and Joseph of New Jersey; 3 sisters, Myrtle Waters of Harrison, Hattie Palmer of Florida and Coral Tozer of Hart; one step-sister, Ruby Haner of Whitmore; and 8 grandchildren.

 

Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles

Allen officiated and burial was in the Grout Townshio Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1985 Column – 4 Page – 2.


JOHN E. BURKHART, SR (26 JULY 1922 - 25 MARCH 1985) (husband of Bessie E.)

John E. Burkhart Sr., 62, of 3156 Bard Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, March 25, in the Clare Community Hospital. Born in Fostoria, Ohio July 26, 1922, he came to Gladwin County in August 1984, from Tawas. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired millwright. Mr. Burkhart married the former Bessie Heinig Feb. 10, 1945 in California.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, John of Beaverton and Donald of Lansing; 3 daughters, Cheri Bonfield of Gladwin, Roxanne Beeney of Livonia and Wenday Haggard of Texas; one sister, Esther McCulluick of California; and 7 grandchildren. A sister, Mamie Kidd, preceded him in death.

   Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen will officiate and burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

COX US NAVY WWII

ALFRED BUZZELL (4 MARCH 1848 - 5 DEC 1929)

Alfred Buzzell, an old resident of Grout township, died Dec. 5, at the home of his grandson, Freeman Buzzell, four miles west of Gladwin, and was 81 years, 9 months and 2 days old. Mr. Buzzell was born March 4, 1848, at Hudson, Maine. He was married to Miss Rose Stout in 1871, who died five years ago. Four children were born to this union, Fred, who died in Oregon, Enoch of Grout township, Oscar of Onaway and Frank of Alberta, Canada.

   In 1879 he came to Gladwin county and located on a farm in Grout township, which he cleared and improved, and he became one of the substantial and reliable farmers of his locality, living on this farm until his death. The esteem in which this man was held was shown by the large congregation of friends who gathered for the last rites.

   He survived by this three sons, mentioned above, 11 grandchildren and eight grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 9 at the West Grout Free Methodist church conducted by Rev. G. W. Mustard. The body was laid to rest in Grout township cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1929 Column - 5 Page - 5

BABY BUZZELL (no dates)


FAYE R. (REINHARDT) BUZZELL (25 MAY 1907 - 3 NOV 2004) m. 2 Mar 1926, s/w Freeman

Faye R. Buzzell, age 97, of Gladwin passed away November 3, 2004 in Gladwin after a long illness. Faye was born on May 25, 1907 in Gladwin to M.L. and Martha (Mattis) Reinhardt. Faye married Freeman Buzzell on April 2, 1926 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. She attended First United Methodist Church in Gladwin.

   Faye is survived by her son Louis (Christina) Buzzell of Gladwin; three daughters Barbara (Jack) Stevens of Swartz Creek, Bonnie (Al) Gulick of Farwell, and Charlotte Burrill of St. Charles; 20 grandchildren, and several Great grandchildren and Great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by two daughters Inez Milks and Laura Porter.

   A funeral services was held on Monday, November 8 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Pastor Lynn Chappell officiated the ceremony. Burial took place in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/2004 Column - 2 Page - 2

FREEMAN BUZZELL (28 JULY 1901 - 1 OCT 1999) m. 2 Mar 1926, s/w Faye R.


NANCY J. (PETERS) BUZZELL (1943 - ?) m. 10 apr 1965, s/w Robert L.


ROBERT LOREN BUZZELL (15 JAN 1940 - 20 MARCH 2002) m. 10 Apr 1965, s/w Nancy J.

Robert Loren Buzzell, 62, of Gladwin, died March 20, 2002 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a short illness. Born January 15, 1940, in Gladwin, he was the son of Loren and Vera (Tuck) Buzzell. He married Nancy Peters April 10, 1965. He was a lifelong resident of Gladwin County. He was employed at Dow Chemical i Midland, retiring from there in 1995. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, the Gladwin County Farm Bureau, and the Gladwin County Fair Board, He was very active in 4-H. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and by his brother-in-law, Russ Brubaker.

   He is survived by his wife Nancy; his daughter Kris (Dale) Mielke of Beaverton; his sons Loren (Tony) Buzzell of Gladwin; 4 grandchildren; three sisters, Judy (Gordon) Hayward of Clio, Gladys (Lem) Nichols of Auburn, and Ruth Brubaker of Midland; his brother Ronald (Konna) Buzzell of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Pastor Phil Hortop officiated. Burial took place at Grout Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/2002 Column - 1 Page - 2

ROSE BUZZELL (1854 - 1924)

C'S

 

BEVERLY D. (GILBERT) CADY (1932 - ?) s/w Charles M.

CHARLES M. CADY (9 JULY 1930 - 15 MARCH 2001) s/w Beverly D.

Charles M. Cady, 70, of Gladwin, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died suddenly Thursday, March 15, 2001 at his home. Born July 9, 1930 in Pontiac, he was the son of the late Melvin and Rilla (Vannest) Cady. Charles married the former Beverly Gilbert, Aug. 4, 1951 in Gladwin. He loved the Lord and attended Brown Corners United Brethren Church, faithfully. Charles lived here all of his life and farmed in Grout Township until 1964. He started Cady Construction Company in 1978 and retired in 1995. He was an avid hunter and traveled extensively with Beverly.

Besides his wife he is survived by one son, David and wife Lynn of Gladwin; two daughters, Christine and husband Dale Holec of Gladwin and Shannon and husband Phillip Scott of Columbus, Miss.; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Carole and husband Richard Donna of Gladwin, Annalee and husband David Hempler of Clio, and Nancy and husband Ray Banks of Abbots Ford, British Columbia.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Chuck Malson officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brown Corners United Brethren Church or Gideon’s Bible.

TIMMY J. CAMERON (1957 - 1957) Our Son


ISABELLA (WILL) CAMPBELL (1 APRIL1867 - MAY 1929) Wife of Robert N. Campbell


JOHN CAMPBELL (18 MARCH 1815 - 2 JULY 1895)

MARY CHARLOTTE (LOUNSBURY) CAMPBELL (11 MARCH 1818 - 25 MARCH 1905)

   CAMPBELL---Mary Charlotte Lounsbury was born March 11, 1818, at St. Johns, New Brunswick. In 1836 she married Rev. John Campbell and made their first home in Hamilton, Ont. Eleven children were born to them, seven of whom are living; five in Canada and two in Michigan, viz: Mr. R. N. Campbell of Grout township and Mrs. John Sharpe of Arthur township. After the family had grown to manhood and womanhood Rev. and Mrs. Campbell came to Michigan in 1894 to spend the remainder of their days with their children. The father and husband died July 3, 1895, and Mrs. Campbell followed March 24, 1905. Their lives were full of sacrifice and loving service in the Lord's vineyard; and those who knew them best loved them most. "Thus they pass from this world into the other only remembered by what they have been." "A voice of evening came, she started up to hear. A mortal arrow pierced her frame; she fell but felt no fear."

   The funeral services were conducted by Rev. BULMAN at Grout and the remains were laid to rest beside her husband in South Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1905 Column - 5 Page - 5

ROBERT NATHANIEL CAMPBELL (3 APRIL 1861 - 25 MAY 1939) (husband of Isabella)

ROBERT N. CAMPBELL DIES MAY 25TH IN GROUT

   Robert N. Campbell, old time resident of Grout township, died at the home of his son Roy, Thursday, May 25. Mr. Campbell was born in Houghton Town, Ontario, on April 3, 1861. In 1886 he was married to Isabell Will and to them were born three children. Forthy seven years ago he moved to Grout township, and in 1914 moved to Gladwin City, where he lived until eight years ago when he moved back to Grout township to live with his son, because of ill health.

   Surviving him ar two sons, Frank of Quincy and Roy of Grout and one daughter, MRs. Keith Councell of Grout, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rogers Funeral Home, Saturday afternoon with Rev. H.R. Fiddler officiating. Burial was in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-31/1939 Column - 2 Page - 5

BELLE CAVE (1872 - 1940) s/w Leo


LEO CAVE (1873 - 1939) s/w Belle

 

JOSEPHINE (FOREY) CHATTERTON (30 JAN 1824 - 9 MARCH 1909)

 

Mrs. Josephine Chatterton of Grout township died Wednesday after a long illness. Her son, T. L. Chatterton of Grout township, and daughters Mrs. D. J. Borden of the city, Mrs. H. Walker and Mrs. John Weiman of Grout township and Mrs. M. Howland of Wolverine survive her. Funeral services will be held Friday morning. Gladwin County Record dated 3-11/1909 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

DEATH OF MRS. JOSEPHINE CHATTERTON

 

   Josephine Forey was born Jan. 30, 1824 in Port Ryesie, Ont., and departed this life March 9, 1909, at her home in Grout township, Gladwin county, Mich., aged 85 years, 1 month and 10 days. She was married March 7, 8144, to Thomas Chatterton, who preceded her to the heavenly land June 1, 1907. Of this union twelve children were born, five dying in infancy. Those who survive her are: Harriet Walker, Margeret Howland, Leonard Chatterton, William Chatterton, Belle Harvey, Kate Borden and Carrie Weiman.

   She leaves besides her own children, thirthy-one grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren who mourn her loss. She was converted when 20 years of age, and united with the New Connection Methodists, then a flourishing society in Ontario, but in later years, when this church society became absorbed in others, she worked in any church that was handy, until declining strength compelled her to cease all outside activity. As a worker among the sick none excelled her. Her love for humanity sent her out to minister to the afflicted, and many a life was spared through her ready ministrations. "Grandma" was well-known for her skil in restoratives, and as "we reap the crop we sow," so she reaped and abundant harvest of loving care from relatives and friends in her last sickness, that soothed her in her last hours.

   Funeral services were held Friday at 1 p.m. at the West Grout M. E. church conducted by Rev. H. J. Nicholls, followed by interment in Grout township cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-18/1909 Column - 4 Page - 1

MARION W. CHRISTIAN (1925 - ?) s/w Nevin W.


NEVIN W. CHRISTIAN (1918 - 1985) s/w Marion W.


MATTIE L. CLARKE (12 DEC 1885 - 6 DEC 1888) Our Baby

SCOTT LEE CLAYTON (22 MAY 1965 - 23 OCT 2005)

Scott Lee Clayton, 40, of Gladwin passed away Sunday, Oct. 23. Scott was born May 22, 1965 in Gladwin to Carl and Shirley Porter Clayton. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1984. He married the former Susan Warren on June 21, 1986 in Gladwin; she survives him. Also surviving are one son, Joshua A. Clayton of Midland; one daughter, Jennifer R. Clayton of Midland; one grandchild, Blake A. Clayton; his parents, Carl and Shirley Clayton of Gladwin; his brothers, Gordon of Clare, Michael of St. Louis and Brian of Mt. Pleasant; his sisters, Judy (Jim) Orris of Gladwin, Vicki (Daniel) Dietlein of Midland, Sandra (Mike) O'hare of Estey, Yvonne Carr of Harrison, Sharon (Phillip) Council of Gladwin, and Carla (Rod) Oberlander of Gladwin; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Sisson Funeral Home, with Rev. Phil Hortop officiating. Burial will take place in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/2005 Column - 2 Page - 2

EDWARD L. CLINE (1918 - ?) s/w Mary F.

MARY F. CLINE (21 APRIL 1921 - 6 JUNE 2004) s/w Edward L.

Mary F. Cline, age 83, of Gladwin passed away Sunday, June 6, 2004 at the Shamrock Manor Senior Care Center in Clare. She was born April 24, 1921 in Detroit to Joseph and Sarah McFail Staweke. Mary married Edward Cline on April 9, 1995. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Surviving are her husband, Ed; one stepson, Edward C. Cline of Oxford; and one step daughter, Dorothy Cline of Swartz Creek. Two brothers and one sister predecease her. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Mary J. Schuetz will officiate. Burial follows at Grout Township Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home.

EDWARD E. CODLING (1879 - 1906)


PHOEBE ANNIE (HERSEY) CODLING (8 NOV 1855 - 1 JUNE 1904)

Mrs. Phoebe Annie Codling died at her home in Arthur township June 1, at 8 o'clock p. m., after a long illness from lung trouble, aged 49 years. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom are still living. Funeral services will be held today (Friday) and interment will take place in the Grout township cemetery. Obituary from the Gladwin County Record dated 06-03/1904 Col. - 5 Page - 5

HARRY CONEY, SR (26 AUG 1931 - 15 NOV 2000) s/w Vera Lee

Harry Coney Sr., 69, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000 at home following a two year illness. Born Aug. 26, 1931 in Beaverton, he was the son of William and Delila Coney. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Harry married Vera Lee (Stroman), June 2, 1951 in Beaverton. He worked for Dow Corning in Midland as an operator in the silicone/resin department, retiring in 1986 after 26 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3292 Gladwin and was an avid sportsman.

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Harry Jr. and wife Linda of Beaverton and Danny and wife Rita of Xenia, Ohio; one daughter, Vickie Coney of Beaverton; two brothers, Walter of Gladwin and Leo of Shepherd; four sisters, Dora Stokes of Gladwin, Vera Knowlton of Coleman, Lorine Raab of Midland, and Alice Foltz of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren, Tamera, Dawn, Jason, Eric, Justin, and Hailee; and two great-grandchildren, Kristopher and Branden.

He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Pastor Jim Payne officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice.

VERA LEE (STROMAN) CONEY (1932 - ?) s/w Harry


HAZEL E. (SHAVER) CONNER (18 JAN 1889 - 4 JULY 1973) (wife of William N.)

Mrs. Hazel E. Conner, 84, of Arthur Township, died Wednesday, July 4, at a West Branch nursing home, following a short illness. Born in Sunfield, Mich., the former Hazel Shaver had been a resident of Gladwin County for most of her lifetime. She and William Conner were married February 9, 1907, in Clare County and he died October 20, 1940. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

   Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Ruby Mielke, and Mrs. Oswald (Irene) Mielke, both of Gladwin, and Mrs. Duane (Ruth) Huggard of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Wallace of Holt; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Waterstradt officiating and burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/973 Column - 4 Page - 2

INEZ M. CONNER (31 JULY 1899 - 3 AUG 1916)

A number along County Line attended the funeral of Miss Inez Conner Sunday. Gladwin County Record dated 8-10/1916 Column – 3 Page – 7.


ISAAC CONNER (1827 - 1 JUNE 1908) (husband of Laura)

PIONEER OF GROUT TOWNSHIP, DIED MONDAY, AGED 82 YEARS.

   Isaac Conner died at the home of his son, Will Conner, in Arthur township, June 1, of bronchial asthma. Mr. Conner was one of the first to settle in Grout township, where he cleared a farm and reared a family. He leaves a number of children. For many years he was one of the most prominent figures in the new county, but of late the infirmities of age have kept him clost at home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-04/1908 Column - 4 Page - 1

GONE TO LONG REST

ISAAC CONNOR, GROUT TOWNSHIP PIONEER --- A.C. DEREMER --- MILLIE REED.

   After an illness of about years of bronchial asthma, Isaac Connor of Nester Dam, peacefully passed from this earth to the great beyond Monday evening, June 1, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, 3 days. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon following. Rev. F. H. Bailey spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing friends and he was laid to rest in South Grout cemetery beside a loving wife who departed this life about eight years ago.

   Deceased was born in Pennslvania. When but a small boy he moved with his parents to Canada. In 1851 he was united in marriage with Miss Laurie Brown. To this union was born nine children, of whom six survive; Four daughters, Mrs. M. T. Mathews of Washington, Mrs. E. Inman of Hope; Mrs. L. McCreary of Wyoming, Mrs. Frank Wood of Clare county, and two sons, Philip of Grout township, Gladwin county, and Will of Nester Dam are left to mourn his sad demise.

   In 1871 they removed with their family to Michigan and located in Grout, Gladwin county, until the the death of his wife, eight years ago, broke up their home, and he came to live with his son William of Nester Dam in Clare county where he since resided until his death. He was a kind and indulgent father and a good neighbor and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

   "A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled." Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1908 Column - 4 Page - 1

LAURA (BROWN) CONNER (1828 – 27 MAY 1900) (wife of Isaac)

DEATH OF MRS. ISAAC CONNER

Another pioneer has gone. This time death has called Laura Brown, wife of Isaac Conner, of Grout, who departed this life Sunday morning, May 27, aged 72 years and 9 months. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, and the remains were interred in the Grout cemetery. Rev. J. S. DeLong conducted the services.

Mrs. Conner was born in Canada where she was married to Isaac Conner 53 years ago. Together with their family they moved to Gladwin county 28 years ago, where they have since resided. Her husband and seven children remain to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and devoted mother. The living children are Mrs. M. T. Matthews, of Oregon, Mrs. Rhoda Fouch, of Grout, Mrs. Joseph Cleary, of Wyoming, Mrs. Irwin Inman, of Hope, Mrs. F. Wood, of Arthur, and sons Phillip and William.

For many years she had been an exemplary member of the M. E. church, adn died happy in her faith. She enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who will miss her. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1900 Column - 4 Page - 5

WILLIAM N. CONNER (31 JAN 1873 - 20 OCT 1940) (husband of Hazel E.)

WILLIAM CONNER DIES HERE OCTOBER 20

    William N. Conner, a former resident of Grout township died Sunday, October 20, after being ill in the hospital for the past month. William Conner was born in Grout township, January 31, 1873, and was married to Elvira Shearer July 9, 1899, who died in May, 1900. In February 1907 he was married to Hazel Shaver and to them were born six children, three of whom died in infancy. Mr. Connor moved to Arthur township, Clare county in 1898 and has resided there.

   Surviving him are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Gary Mielke of Arthur township, Mrs. Oswald Mielke of Hamilton township, Ruth at home, five grandchildren, one brother Philip Conner of Grout and a sister, Mrs. Frank Wood of Harrison.

   Funeral services were held at the Rogers Funeral Home Wednesday, October 23, at 2 p.m. with Rev. H. R. Fiddler conducting the services with Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt assisting. Interment was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-23/1940 Column - 8 Page - 1


ADAM DANIEL COTTON (25 AUG 1982 - 25 FEB 2004) s/w Tehra M. Partaka, To be wed, 22 Jan 2005

Adam Cotton, age 21, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center following injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Midland on Aug. 25, 1982 to Daniel and Melody (Shearer) Cotton. He was a 2001 graduate of Gladwin High School and was currently attending Saginaw Valley State University majoring in Elementary Education.

Surviving are his parents, Melody and Bruce Hill of Gladwin and Daniel and Sherry Cotton of Crossett, Arkansas; his sister, April Cotton of Gladwin, step sisters and brothers, Saira, David and Jessie Hill and Christopher and Nicholas Cotton; his grandparents, William and Ruth Ann Shearer of Gladwin, Nick and Bonnie Cotton of Clare, and Jean Hill of Gladwin, Great grandmother, Dorothy Shearer of Gladwin, one niece, Elizabeth and several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his fiance, Tehra Partaka and his grandfather, Byron Hill.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at the Browns Corner United Brethren in Christ Church with Pastor Chuck Malson presiding with burial in Grout Township Cemetery. The family request memorials for the Adam Cotton Scholarship Fund. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

STANLEY K. COUNCELL (3 OCT 1961 - 26 APRIL 1969)

Boy Is Killed on Bicycle

A seven-year-old Grout Township youth was killed Saturday afternoon when he rode his bicycle into the path of a car. The youngster, Stanley K. Councell, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Councell, of 1899 McCulloch Road, Gladwin Sheriff’s officers said.  The fatal accident occurred when Stanley apparently rode his bike out of the driveway at the Lyle Parker home and collided with a car operated by David E. Carbeno, 18, of Gladwin, they said. Carbeno told deputies he was traveling west on Parker Road when all of a sudden the boy was in his path and he could not avoid hitting the youth.

Stanley was the third traffic fatality in the county this year. He was born on October 3, 1961, in Ferndale, and was a first grade student at Gladwin.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Douglas in the Army at Ft. Knox, Ky. , and Phillip at home: two sisters, Francine and Lois, both at home; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Councell, of Gladwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Moomaw, of West Palm Beach, Fla.

Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Claire Olin officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-30/1969 Column – 7 Page – 1.

GLEN W. COYLE (11 OCT 1927 - 19 JUNE 2005)

Glen W. Coyle, 77, of Beaverton went home to his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2005. He was born in Flint on Oct. 11, 1927 to Frank and Cecile (Dunton) Doyle. He married Ruth Foust on Dec. 24, 1950 in Gladwin. She survives him. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired in September of 1990. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church.

Surviving besides his wife Ruth are two sons, Kenneth (Vicky) Doyle and Thomas (Judy) Doyle, both of Beaverton; two daughters, Vicki (Mike) Connor of Wayland and Janice (Rob) Cooper of Coldwater; his mother, Cecile Doyle of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and four Great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Doyle of Mesa, Arizona; and his sister, Pearl Foust of Philipsburg, Montana. He was predeceased by his father, Frank Doyle, and his sister, Lucille Rau in 1991.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 24 at the Beaverton Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Foust, Sr. and Rev. Jimmy Smith presiding with burial in Grout Township Cemetery. The family request memorials for Mid-Michigan Hospice and Visiting Nurse’s or American Cancer Society. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

D'S

 

ZELMA YVONNE (WHITE) DAMER (11 MARCH 1954 - 23 JUNE 1993)

Zelma (Yvonne) Damer, 39, of Lake, died Suddenly on Wednesday June 23, 1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Clare. She was born in Detroit March 11, 1954.

Surviving are one daughter, Tanya Garrison of Beaverton; her parents, Charles and Dorotha White of Gladwin; her grandmother, Zelma White of Spring City, Tenn.; one brother, Charles of White Cloud; and one sister, Cora Harmon of Lake.

Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-30/1993 Column – 4 Page – 2.

ARDITH MAE (GRANT) DAMZYN (1 FEB 1932 - 3 JUNE 1988)

Mrs. Ardith M. Damzyn, 55, of 5600 W. Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Jan. 3, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Coleman Feb. 1, 1932, she moved to Gladwin County 20 years ago from Saginaw. The former Ardith Grant, she was married to John Damzyn May 3, 1952, in Saginaw.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Daniel of Beaverton and David of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Diana Searson of Flint and Debra Sullivan of Palmdale, Calif.; 3 brothers, LeRoy, Ronald and Duane Grant of Beaverton; 4 sisters, Loretta Fischer of Spruce, Joy Karklin of Beaverton, Gladys Dolfi of Detroit and Sarah Fike of Saginaw.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Dengler officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

DANIEL R. DAMZYN (1 NOV 1952 - 8 OCT 1997)

 

DANIEL R. DAMZYN

 

Daniel R. Damzyn, 42, of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997 at his home.

Damzyn had been employed as a mechanic by Gladwin City-County Transit. A memorial will take place today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home – Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Henry List

officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 10-15/1997 Column – 4 Page – 2.


JOHN DAMZYN, SR (19 JUNE 1929 - 20 MAY 1993)

 

John Damzyn. 63, of 5600 W. Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, May 20, 1993, in the Mid

Michigan Regional Medical Center, Clare, after a long Illness. Born in Saginaw, June 19, 1929, he had moved to Gladwin County In 1968 from Saginaw. Mr. Damzyn was a draftsman and worked all over the country until retiring in 1987. He was a veteran of World War II.

 

Mr. Damzyn and the former Ardith Grant were married May 3, 1952, in Saginaw. She preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1987. Surviving are 2 sons, Daniel of Beaverton and David of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Diana) Searson of Birch Run and Mrs. Michael (Debra) Sullivan of

Burbank, Calif.; 3 brothers, Steve and Ted of Saginaw and Bill of Bridgeport; 2 sisters, Katie Temple of Phoenix, Ariz.: and Alice Housner of Montezuma, Ariz.; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were In charge of the Hall Funeral

Home. Gladwin County Record dated 5-26/1993 Column – 4 Page – 2.

ERNEST E. DAVIS (6 MAY 1909 - 2 JUNE 1994) s/w Jennette M.

ERNEST E. (SPUDS) DAVIS

Ernest E. (Spuds) Davis, 85, of 4518 Tipsico, Gladwin, died Thursday, June 2, 1994, at Mid- Michigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin, after a long illness, Born May 6, 1909 in Dixon, Mo., he moved to Gladwin County in 1947 from Pontiac. He was an industrial toiler maker, retiring

In 1969. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, and a member of the V.F.W. Post 7303. He married the former Jan Jasmund in Lake Orion on July 12, 1946.

Survivors include his wife of Gladwin; one sister, Evelyn Lewis, of Portage-De-Sioux, Mo.; 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Juanita Gall Morehouse in 1968; and 6 brothers and sisters.

Rites were held Saturday, June 4, at 2 p,m., from Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells and Rev. Mark H. Moore officiated, and burial was in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 6-15/1994 Column – 4 Page – 2.


FREDA BELL DAVIS (1906 - 1906)


JENNETTE M. (JASMUND) DAVIS (1919 - ?) s/w Ernest E.


R?? DAVIS (1883 - 1906)


KATHERINE DEBOLT (15 MARCH 1908 - 21 MARCH 1995) s/w Russell R., Sr., Together Forever

KATHERINE DEBOLT

Katherine DeBolt, 87, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born March 15,1908 in Paulskoi, Russia, she came to the United States at the age of 4. The former Katherine Meyer married Russell DeBolt Sr. Sept. 21, 1935 in Saginaw. They moved to Gladwin County in 1947. Mrs. DeBolt was an avid bingo player and attended the Church of Daniels Band.

Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Russell Jr. and wife Sharon of Kalkaska, and Duane and wife Dianna of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Kay and husband James McMillan of Saginaw, and Jennette and husband John Govitz of Gladwin; one sister, Lydia Cameron of Midland; one stepsister, Martha Erzen of Saginaw; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Duane Koontz officiating. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin County. Memorials may be made to the Church of Daniels Band, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 3-29/1995 Column – 3 Page – 6.


RUSSELL R. DEBOLT, SR (10 MARCH 1912 - 25 JUNE 1999) s/w Katherine, Together Forever

RUSSELL R. DEBOLT SR.

Russell R. DeBolt Sr., 87, of Gladwin, died Friday, June 25, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born March 10, 1912 in Saginaw, he was the son of Fred and Jeannette Gowing DeBolt.

He and his wife came to Gladwin in April 1947 from Saginaw. Russell married Katherine Meyer, Sept. 21,1935 in Saginaw. She preceded him in death March 21,1995.

He retired from The Dow Chemical Company in 1969. He also worked with his brother, DeBolt Builders, from 1964 to 1989. Russell was an avid bowler, being entered into the Beaverton Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf, and was a member of The Gladwin Eagles #3292.

Surviving are two sons, Russell and wife Sharon of Kalkaska, and Duane and wife Dianna of Gladwin; two daughters, Kay and husband James McMillan of Saginaw, and Jeannette and husband John Govitz of Gladwin; one brother, Esley K. of Orlando, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, and one son.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Duane Koontz officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-30/1999 Column – 6 Page – 2.


MATTIE K. (TULL) DEMANKOWSKI (29 SEP 1939 – 28 DEC 1986)

MATTIE DEMANKOWSKI

Mattie K. Demankowski, 47, of 536 Lennon Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec. 28, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Oklahoma Sept. 29, 1939, she came to Gladwin County in 1962. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

The former Mattie Tull, she was married to Karl Demankowski in 1961. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Tom of Flint and Charles, at home; 3 daughters, Karla of Troy, Carrolyn and Heather, at home; her mother and step-father, Ardie and Robert Andrews of Troy; and 2 brothers, Charles Tull of Detroit and Tom Andrews of Washington.

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Dehgler officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-31/1986 Column – 4 Page – 2.


BETTY MARIE (FOOTE) DEMARAY (25 MAY 1929 - 13 MAY 1989)

BETTY DEMARAY

Betty M. Demaray, 59, of 1976 S. M-18, Gladwin, died Saturday, May 13, 1989, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, May 25, 1929, she had spent most of her life here. The former Betty Foote, she was married to Virgil Demaray, April 27,1957, in Gladwin.

Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Valdeen) Bennett of Grand Blanc, Mrs. Junior (Melody) Pribbernow and Tangalee Demaray of Gladwin and Mrs. Dale (Valerie) Williams of Midland; 4 brothers, Charles of Mountain, Ark., Lyle of Clare, Kenneth of Reed City and Andrew of West Branch; 4 sisters, Effie Bauer of Edenville, Ella Mae Klassen of Gladwin, Loretta Beebe of Harrison and Shirley Dassey of Coleman; 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Gladwin R.L.D.S. Church. Elder Lyle Foote officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson- Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Brethren in Christ Church, Rt. 2, Merrill. Gladwin County Record dated 5-17/1989 Column – 5 Page – 2.

MICHAEL J. DENISON, JR (19 JUNE 1978 - 17 JULY 2003)

Michael J. Denison, Jr. , 25, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly July 17, 2003 at his home. He was born June 19, 1978 to Michael Sr. and Brenda (Allor) Denison in Mt. Clemens. Michael had lived in Gladwin County since 1983.

He is survived by his parents Michael Sr. and Brenda Denison of Gladwin, sister Sara Denison of Gladwin, grandparents Richard and Roselene Denison of Beaverton, uncle Rick Denison of Gladwin; cousin Richard Denison III of Cadillac, and several other aunts and uncles. Funeral services and visitation were held Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial took place in Grout Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made according to the wishes of the family.

CLAYTON H. DENNINGS (1919 - ?) s/w Viola R., Together 62 years.

VIOLA R. (BUZZELL) DENNINGS (11 APRIL 1917 - 25 APRIL 2003) s/w Clayton H., Together 62 years

Viola R. Dennings, age 86, a lifelong resident of Gladwin, passed to her eternal reward on Friday, April 25, 2003. She was born to the late Enoch and Katie Mae (Campbell) Buzzell on April 11, 1917. She married Clayton Dennings on Aug. 29, 1941 in Gladwin; he survives her. She is survived by her husband Clayton and three sons, Doyle (Margaret) Dennings of Otisville, DeVere (Carole) Dennings of Gladwin, and Roger (Janet) Dennings of Elsie; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; three brothers, Hugh, Freeman and Loren Buzzell; and two sisters, Florence and Stella.

She attended County Normal and taught for six years before becoming a full time mom. Her church was her life and she served in many offices over the years, not the least of which was with her husband teaching the Joy bells (preschoolers) for over twenty years after most people would have retired. She was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, Gideons Auxiliary and the Farm Bureau.   

Her many flower beds around her home were her artistic canvas. She loved to share her flowers to cheer others. Her love for God, her church, and her family will long be remembered. She loved people and enjoyed preparing meals for their entertainment.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 28, 2003 at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, with Rev. Phillip Hortop officiating. Burial took place in Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International or the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ARIE EDNA (LYFORD) DOLLOFF (27 JUNE 1822 - 13 JUNE 1911)

Areidna Dolloff died at her home at Pratts lake Tuesday. She was born June 29, 1882, and was aged 88 years, 11 months and 14 days. She has lived in Gladwin the last five years and came here from Midland. She was a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral services were held from the residence at 12:30 p.m., and from Grout schoolhouse at 2:30., conducted by Rev. J. M. Jensen. She is survived by two sisters who live in Maine, her daughter, Mrs. O. R. Dow; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dow of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Haynes of Jackson attended the funeral. Gladwin County Record 06-15/1911 Column - 5 Page - 5

IN MEMORIAM

   Tuesday, June 13, 1911 at 6 a.m. the spirit of Ariedna Dolloff passed to a better world at the age of 88 years, 11 months, 15 days. Her life was one of good deeds. She was ever thoughtful of others. The world knew none better and few her equal. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 at Grout, where she was laid at rest beside her husband who passed to the other life 18 years ago. Gladwin County Record 06-22/1911 Column - 5 Page - 1

JAMES O. DOLLOFF (1810 - 17 SEP 1893)

DEATH OF A PIONEER

   James Dolloff, an old resident, well-known in Grout township, died Sunday in his 71st year, from immediate effects of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Dolloff was born at Conway, N. H., where he resided until 1820. He removed to Maine in 1842, where he married Miss Arie Edna Lyford to whom were born two daughters, Helen and Martha, the former becoming the wife of Oscar R. Dow, of Grout, and the latter the wife of David Marshal, of Saginaw. In 1863 Mr. Dolloff and family removed to Michigan and since that time have resided in this state.

   Mr. Dolloff was a man of strict integrity and liberal views, and possessed of a large grasp of matters and things. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. D. Huff at the Grout school house Tuesday and were attended by a large concourse of friends. Gladwin County Record 09-22/1893 Column - 5 Page - 5

FRANK E. DOW (2 JUNE 1871 - 11 DEC 1918)

 

FRANK DOW KILLED BY GUN

 

ACCIDENTALLY EXPLODING WHILE HUNTING WEDNESDAY NEAR PRATT'S LAKE.

 

BODY GUARDED BY FAITHFUL DOG WHEN FOUND LOAD FROM TWO BARRELS ENTERS HIS NECK.

 

   Frank Dow was found dead in the woods on the north side of Pratt's lake Wednesday, with a gunshot wound through his neck, and a double barreled gun by his side. The body was discovered by a passerby who was attracted by a dog which was guarding the body, refusing to allow any person to approach it. The discovery was reported to Coroner M. H. Wright from the nearest telephone, at L. F. Latta's. It was dusk when Mr. Wright and R. E. Stuart arrived on the scene, and succeeded in removing the body to the home of deceased, across the lake. The gun was no doubt accidentally exploded, perhaps by the dog, when it had been set down, charges from both barrels taking effect and producing instant death.

   Investigation this morning developed nothing further. He went out rabbit hunting in the morning of the fatal day. Mr. Dow was a son of Mr. and Mrs O. R. Dow, and had been a lifelong resident of Gladwin county. He served in the Philippine war, and was perhaps 50 years old. He leaves a wife and young daughter. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1918 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

   FRANK  DOW---Frank Dow was born in Grout township, Gladwin county, June 2, 1871, and met his death from accidental explosion of a gun while hunting, Dec. 11, 1918, at the age of 47 years. He had been a resident of Gladwin county all his life, except during two year's service as a United States soldier in the Philippine Islands, being a member of Co. A, 43rd Mich. Volunteers. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife Daisy and 12 year-old daughter, Helen Mae, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Dow of Pratt's lake, two brothers, Herbert L. of Bad Axe, Mich., and Fred F. of Cleveland, Ohio, and sister, Mrs. Leila Haines of Jackson, Mich., all of whom were present at the funeral.

   The funeral services were held at the home at Pratt's lake, Sunday morning, Dec. 15, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Burial in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record 12-19/1918 Column - 5 Page - 5

FRED FERN DOW (7 OCT 1875 - 20 FEB 1953)

 

Funeral services for Fred Fern Dow, 77, were held on Monday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. William T. Elliott, of St. Paul's Episcopal church officiated and burial was made in the Grout cemetery. Mr. Dow was born in Grout township on October 7, 1875 and was married to Mrs. Dow in Bay City. He died at Mercy Hospital in Bay City on Saturday, after three week illness.

   He was employed most of his life in highway work by the State Highway Department and the County Road Commission. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Gilliland and Mrs. Fred Weber, of Bay City, Mrs. William Lehecka, of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, H. L. Dow, of Plymouth; one sister, Mrs. Lelia Copley, of Tucson, Arizona; also seven grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-25/1953 Column - 3 Page - 1

HELEN A. (DOLLOFF) DOW (27 NOV 1848 - 30 MARCH 1937)

COUNTY PIONEER PASSES EIGHTY-EIGHT BIRTHDAY

   Mrs. O. R. Dow, formerly of Gladwin and now of Bad Axe, celebrated her 88th birthday last Wednesday. Although she now lives in Bad Axe. Mrs. Dow is well-known in Gladwin, where she lived until five years ago when her husband was hurt in an auto accident and they moved to the southern part of the state to live with their son, Bert L. Dow.

   Mr. and Mrs. Dow came to Michigan from Maine more than 70 years ago. Mr. Dow cleared much land in Gladwin county and eventually settled with his wife on a farm in Grout township which for years was a halfway stop for the Gladwin-Loomis stage coach line which Mr. Dow operated for many years.

   The picture which appears in connection with this article is a recent one. Mrs. Dow is still able to care for herself and enjoys hearing from her old neighbors and friends. Her husband died three years ago at the age of 88. Gladwin County Record 12-2/1936 Column - 3 Page - 1

MRS. OSCAR R. DOW GLADWIN PIONEER DIES

   Mrs. Oscar R. Dow, a former resident of Gladwin, died April 26, 1937, at the home of her son Herbert L. Dow, at Bad Axe. Burial services were held at the Grout town cemetery in this county, April 28. Mrs. Dow was born November 27, 1848, in Maine and came with her husband to Gladwin county 70 years ago. They lived here until six years ago when they went to Bad Axe to make their home with their son, H. L. Dow. Mr. Dow died in Bad Axe three years ago.

   Surviving are her two sons, H. L. Dow of Bad Axe, and Fred Dow of Gladwin, one daughter, Mrs. Lelia Copely of Kalmazoo, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record 05-19/1937 Column - 6 Page - 5

OSCAR RUTHVAN DOW (14 SEP 1845 - 8 DEC 1933)

 

SAGE

 

   We were very sorry to hear of the death of Oscar R. Dow at Bad Axe. He was an old and prominent citizen of Gladwin county and held different township offices in Sage for many years. Gladwin County Record dated 12-14/1933 Column - 2 Page - 8

 

FRANK E. DOWLING (1855 - 18 NOV 1911) (husband of Grace)

 

   Frank E. Dowling of Grout died at the home of Mrs. Howland in Gladwin, Nov. 18, 1911, at the age of 56 years and 29 days. Mr. Dowling was born in New Brunswick and moved from there to Tuscola county, Michigan, when he was 19 years of age.He moved to Gladwin county in 1886, and was a resident of Grout until time of his death.

   Funeral services were held from the Grout schoolhouse which was filled with friends Monday at 2 p.m. Interment in Grout cemetery. His wife survives him and two brothers, John P. Dowling of Ashland, Wis., and S. C. Dowling of Montcalm county. Gladwin County Record dated 11-23/1911 Column - 3 Page - 1


GRACE DOWLING (1865 - 26 OCT 1929) (wife of Frank)

Mrs. Grace Dowling, aged 64 years, a resident of Arthur township, Clare county, died of rheumatism Saturday afternoon at the home of her nephew, Charles Manwaring. Mrs. Dowling was the widow of Frank E. Dowling, who died several years ago, and has lived alone until about five weeks since when she went to live with her nephew. Funeral services were held at the Manwaring home Wednesday at 12 noon and from the West Grout Methodist church at 1 p.m. followed by burial at the Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1929 Column 5 Page - 5

GLEN W. DOYLE (11 OCT 1927 - 19 JUNE 2005)

Glen W. Doyle, 77, of Beaverton went home to his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2005. He was born in Flint on Oct. 11, 1927 to Frank and Cecile (Dunton) Doyle. He married Ruth Foust on Dec. 24, 1950 in Gladwin. She survives him. He was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and retired in September of 1990. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church.

Surviving besides his wife Ruth are two sons, Kenneth (Vicky) Doyle and Thomas (Judy) Doyle, both of Beaverton; two daughters, Vicki (Mike) Connor of Wayland and Janice (Rob) Cooper of Coldwater; his mother, Cecile Doyle of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and four Great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Doyle of Mesa, Arizona and his sister, Pearl Foust of Philipsburg, Montana. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Doyle, in 1980, and sister, Lucille Rau in 1991.

Visitation was June 22 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 23 at the Beaverton Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Foust, Sr. and Rev. Jeremy Smith presiding with burial in Grout Township Cemetery. The family requests memorials for Mid-Michigan Hospice and Visiting Nurse’s or American Cancer Society. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MARTIN DUGGAN (15 FEB 1869 - 30 NOV 1931) s/w Mary E.

Martin Duggan died at his home in Grout township Monday at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 30, 1931, after an illness of a few weeks. Mr. Duggan was taken with a stroke Nov. 18 from which he did not rally. Mr. Duggan was born Feb. 15, 1869, at Peal, Wellington county, Ontario, and was 62 years, 9 months and 15 days old. He came to Gladwin county at the age of 14 and has since made his home here. He was married to Mrs. Mary E. Bingham Sept. 6, 1911. One daughter Helen was born to them. Mr. Duggan was one of a family of 13 children of whom 10 have preceded him in death.

   He is survived by wife and daughter mentioned above, one step-daughter, Mrs. George Whitman of Rice Lake, Wisconsin; two step-sons, Leroy Bingham of Bay City and Ray Bingham of Grout township; and three brothers, Michael and John Duggan of Grout township and Stephen Duggan of San Diego, Calif.

   Funeral services were held this morning at the Church of Sacred Heart, conducted by Rev. L. M. Schrems, followed by burial in Grout cemetery. There is no death! The stars go down, To rise upon some fairer shore; And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown, They shine forever more. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1

MARY E. (PRIEST) DUGGAN (26 OCT 1867 - 18 AUG 1958) s/w Martin

RITES THURSDAY FOR MRS. MARY DUGGAN

Mrs. Mary E. Duggan, 90, died Monday, August 18, after an illness of three weeks. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on October 26, 1867, and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1903. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Rhoda Whitman, of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Helen Ockerman, of Mt. Morris; one son, Leroy Bingham, of Bay City; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A son Ray preceded her in death in 1940.

   Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk will officiate and burial will be in Grout cemetery. Mrs. Duggan, for many years, was a correspondent for the Record. Gladwin County Record dated 08-20/1958 Column - 5 Page - 1

TONY DULICKI (1895 - 1978)

DANIEL DUNN (31 MARCH 1893 - 6 AUG 1966)

ILLNESS FATAL TO DAN DUNN

   Daniel Dunn, 73, died Saturday, Aug. 6, following a long illness. Born March 31, 1893, in Grout Township he had been a lifelong resident and farmer in that township. He was the son of George and Nancy Allen Dunn. He never married.

   Survivors are a brother, George of Grout Township; and an uncle, Daniel Allen of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Nelson Clair officiating. Burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-10/1966 Column - 6 Page - 1

EARL JAMES DUNN (22 MARCH 1959 - 10 SEP 1960) Our Son

CHILD RUN OVER BY CAR

   The 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn, of Grout Township, died under the wheels of the family car at their home about 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening. The Dunn family had attended an auction sale near Gladwin in the afternoon and also purchased groceries while in town. On their return home the car was stopped near the house to unload the purchases. It is believed that the youngster saw his kitten and crawled under the vehicle to get it just as the brake was releashed. The rear wheel passed over the child's head. He was brought to the Gladwin Hospital but died shortly after admittance.

   Earl James Dunn was born on March 22, 1959, in Gladwin. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, George Jr. and Phillip Allen, at home; three step-sisters, Mrs. Laura Reid, of California, Mrs. Arla Ogle, of Muskegon, and Mrs. Sharon Rinebolt, of Clare; three step-brothers, Floyd Dunn, of Flint, Lawrence and Russell Rushworth, both with the U.S. Army in Germany; grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Dunn, Grout Township, and grandfather, Freeman Kitchen, of Muskegon.

   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-14/1960 Column - 8 Page - 1

EDWARD J. DUNN (13 AUG 1904 - 25 AUG 1935)

HIT-RUN DRIVER KILLS E. J. DUNN

VICTIM FOUND NEAR CEDAR RIVER BRIDGE HERE SUNDAY MORNING

   Edward J. Dunn, 31 of Grout township, was dead Sunday, the victim of a hit-run driver. His body was found just west of the Cedar river bridge in Gladwin at 2:15 a.m. Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Max Soldan and Ed Dole. A doctor's examination indicted that Mr. Dunn had been dead for more than 15 minutes when his body was discovered. His skull was fractured and his chest crushed. Death occurred almost instantly, say physicians.

   Sheriff McGuire and state police from the West Branch headquarters have been working on the cas. No arrest has been made and there are apparently no clues to the identity of the hit-run driver. A live-long resident of Grout township, Edward Dunn was born August 13, 1904. He attended the schools in districts number one and two, Grout township.

   Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn; three brothers, James, of Bourret township, and Daniel and George, of Grout township. His only sister, Laura, died in 1919. Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist Epicopal church, preceded by a prayer service at the home. Rev. Grant L. Jordan officiated. Burial was at the Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-28/1935 Column - 5 Page - 1

GEORGE A. DUNN (1858 - 1941) Father

GEORGE D. DUNN, SR (30 JULY 1899 - 21 NOV 1974) s/w Zema M.

George Dunn, 75, of 3725 Woods Rd., Grout Township, died Thursday, November 21, at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a 10 day illness. Born in Grout Township July 30, 1899, he was a farmer and spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He was the son of the late George A. and Nancy Allen Dunn. Mr. Dunn and former Zema Kitchen were married October 21, 1950, in Beaverton.

   Surviving are his wife, Zema; 3 sons, George Jr. and Phillip, both of Gladwin, and Floyd of Flint; 2 daughters, Mrs. Laura Reed of Oregon and Mrs. Arlo Ogle of Muskegon; 2 step-sons, Lawrence Rushworth of Gladwin and Russell Rushworth of Columbus, Ga.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Sharon Rinebolt of Owosso; 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Carl O. Lindberg officiating, and burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2

NANCY (ALLEN) DUNN (18 DEC 1872 – 18 MARCH 1965) Mother

 

Services Held for Nancy Dunn, 94

 

Mrs. Nancy Dunn, 94, of Grout Township, died at her home Thursday following an illness of three months.

 

Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in Grout Cemetery-Born in Grout Township on Dec. 18, 1872, she had been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.

 

She was married to George Dunn who preceded her in death in 1941. Survivors include two sons, Georige and Dann, of Gladwin; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Gladwin County Record dated 3-24/1965 Column – 4 Page – 1.

WALTER JAMES DUNN (24 APRIL 1920 - 3 JUNE 1972)

 

Walter J. Dunn, 52, of 5770 Buzzell Road, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Saturday, June 3. Mr. Dunn was born in Gladwin County April 24, 1920. He moved to Arizona where he and the former Abbie Persinger were married January 23, 1946 in Florence. The family returned to Gladwin County in 1946 where Mr. Dunn farmed.

   Survivors are his wife; seven daughters, Mrs. Janice Dixon, of Calif., Mrs. Ora Jane Hooper, of Beaverton, Mrs. Armilda R. McSteritt, of Arizona, Mrs. Nancy I. Lidster, of Estey, Sylvia M., Wilma J. and Abbie Diana, all at home; four sons, Charles serving with the U.S. Army in Germany, and Daniel F., Walter J. Jr., and Tommie W., all at home; two half sisters, Mrs. Hazel Ackerson and Mrs. Rena Bell O'Dell, both of Flint; and two half brothers, Pat Dunn, of Gladwin and Mitchell L. Dunn of Clare.

   Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1972 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ZEMA M. DUNN (16 AUG 1916 - 9 OCT 2001)

 

Zema M. Dunn, 85, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland following a short illness. Born Aug. 18, 1916 in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Freeman and Gertrude (Brooks) Kitchen. Zema married George Dunn Oct. 21, 1950 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 1974. She resided in Muskegon prior to moving to Gladwin County 50 years ago. She was a homemaker as well as a member of Gladwin Assembly of God and the Women's Missionary at the church.

   Surviving are five sons and three daughters, Lawrence (Betty) Rushworth of Colorado Springs, Colo., Glen (Dulcie) Rushworth of Kingston, Ala., Floyd Dunn of Flint, George (Angie) Dunn and Philip Dunn, all of Gladwin, Sharon Rhinebolt of Owosso, Laura Reed of Klamoth Falls, Oreg., and Arla Ogle of Muskegon; one brother, Berney (Esther) Kitchen of Ypsilanti; and 56 grandchildren and great-grand-children.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one son, Earl Dunn. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Gladwin with Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

JOHN P. DZIERBICKI (20 FEB 1949 - 25 JUNE 2003)

 

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BASIL O. EDICK (25 OCT 1917 - 18 SEP 1997) s/w Edna

BASIL O.EDICK

Basil O. Edick, 79, of Gladwin, died Thursday at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center – Midland following a brief illness. Bom Oct. 25, 1917 in Montrose to Darrel and Mary Blake Edick, Basil came to Gladwin County in 1932. He served his country in WWII and he married the former Edna Shearer May 12,1942 in Gladwin. Basil drove a school bus for many years and was also a mechanic. He was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Edna, one daughter, Kay and husband Terry Foor of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; one granddaughter, Michelle and husband Patrick Proctor of Ft. Wayne, Ind. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Services were held Sunday at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the church. Gladwin County Record dated 9-24/1997 Column – 5 Page – 2.


EDNA EDICK (1917 - ?) s/w Basil O.


ALFRED EMERY (no dates)

VANBURAN A. EVANS (3 NOV 1908 - 16 OCT 1986)

VanBuran A. Evans, 77, of 175 McCulloch Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 16, at his home. He was born in Bay City Nov. 3, 1908, and came to Gladwin County several years ago. He was self-employed in auto body bumping and painting. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

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LAWRENCE H. FARLING (7 APRIL 1930 - 25 JUNE 2001) s/w Vera M.

Lawrence H. Farling, 71, of Gladwin, died Monday, June 25, 2001 at his residence following a brief illness. Born April 7, 1930 in Grout Township, Gladwin County, he was the son of the late Harry and Martha (Zimmer) Farling. Lawrence married the former Vera Everhart, May 6, 1955 in Flint. He did business as Victory Oil Company and delivered fuel oil and gas from 1955 to 1976, then owned and operated Farling Mobile Service Station for 12 years. He was a life long member of the community, was a board member for the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, and was a member of the Gideons Gladwin Camp.

   Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Timothy (Maxine) Farling of Gladwin, and Debbie (Charles) Drudge of Beaverton; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Walter of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Sarah Mills of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his half-brother, John Miller.

   Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church with Rev. Donald Potter and Rev. Donald Peters officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township cemetery. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral home today (Wednesday) from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church tomorrow (Thursday) from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the church or the Gideons. Gladwin County Record dated 06-27/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2

VERA M. (EVERHART) FARLING (25 OCT 1935 - ?) s/w Lawrence H.

ADELE M. (SCHOOF) FERRELL (25 FEB 1859 – 29 SEP 1940)

MRS. ADELE FERRELL DIES IN BATTLE CREEK

Services were held at Rogers Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Adele Ferrell, pioneer Gladwin county resident, who died at the home of her daughter in Battle Creek Sunday. Mrs. Ferrell was 81 years old. Born in Schleswig-Holstein on February 25, 1859, the daughter of William and Marie Schoof, she came to this country in 1882 settling near Plymouth, Michigan. In 1883 she came to Gladwin county to keep house for her two brothers. A year later she married Charles Ferrell and has since lived in Grout township.

Surviving Mrs. Farrell are three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Williams, of Battle Creek; Mrs. Adele Wagnitz, of Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. Mable Lane of Almot; two sons---Charles Ferrell, of Grout township, and Walter Ferrell, of Three Rivers.

One sister, Mrs. William Elliot, of Trenton, N. J.; seven brothers---Henry Schoof, of Dodge City, Kansas; William, of Council Grove, Kansas; Dietrich of Jersey City, N. J.; August, of Manchester; Theodore and Hugh, of Plymouth; and Gustave of Northville. Burial was in the Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-2/1940 Column – 6 Page – 1.


CHARLES FERRELL (husband of Nancy J.)


NANCY J. FERRELL (wife of Charles)


WILLIAM H. FERRELL (1868 - 1955) Uncle Billy


FREDRIC W. FISCH (24 APR 1906 – 21 NOV 1976) s/w Hazel L.

Fred Fisch

Fred W. Fisch, 70, of 125 S. McCulloch Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 21, of a heart attack. Born in Gladwin County on April 24, 1906, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Fisch was a retired truck driver. He was married to the former Hazel Lee Chandler in 1947.

Surviving besides his wife, are 2 sons, Robert of Gladwin and Ronald of Gladwin and California; 2 brothers, Art of Gladwin and Oscar of Detroit; 2 sisters, Mrs. Edna Declerqe of Florida and Mrs. Leona Davis of Detroit; and 5 grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Shoaff will officiate and burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1976 Column – 6 Page – 2.


HAZEL L. (CHANDLER) FISCH (4 SEP 1908 – 20 MAY 1981) s/w Fredric

HAZEL FISCH

Mrs. Hazel Fisch, 72, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, May 20, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Omaha, Neb., on September 4,1908, she came to Gladwin County in 1945 from Detroit.

The former Hazel Chandler, she was married to Fredrick Fisch in 1947. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1976.

Surviving are one son, Edward Krajicek of Omaha, Neb.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Daisy Leggitt of Vail, Iowa and Mrs. Leafy Eggleston of Kansas City, Kan.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Conrad Krajicek, died in 1971.

Rites were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-27/1981 Column – 6 Page – 2.


EARL L. FORD (26 NOV 1910 - 8 NOV 1985)


ARCHIE L. FOSTER (24 FEB 1883 - 6 AUG 1883)


EDNA ZOE FOSTER (25 APRIL 1879 - 4 FEB 1881)

 

ELIZABETH (THURSTON) FOSTER (19 MAY 1809 - 15 JAN 1899)

 

DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH FOSTER, AGED 90 YEARS.

 

FOSTER.---Died at Gladwin, Jan. 15, 1899, Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, in her ninetieth year.

 

   Mrs. Foster was born in Vermont, May 19, 1809, At Lockport N.Y. in 1829 she was married to Joseph P. Foster, her maiden name being Thurston. Seven children were born as a result of the union, six of whom are living, as follows: Mrs. J. A. Swan, of this city, A. B. Foster, of Oregon, a former resident of this county, Edwin Foster, of California, Mrs. Lucy Arnold, of Oregon, Mrs. Ellen Bostick, of Port Huron. She also leaves three brothers living near Romeo. A son, Jubal A., who served five terms as deputy clerk of Calaveras county, Cal., died in 1886.

   Her husband died in 1899, and his remains were interred in Grout cemetery. Mrs. Foster has resided with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Swan, at Gladwin since 1881. They moved from New York state to Romeo in 1842, and resided near there nearly 40 years. At that time railroads were rather scarce, there being none running to Romeo, and it took from two to three days to make the trip from Detroit to Roemeo.

   Funeral services were held at her late residence Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. J. S. DeLong, and the remains were laid by the side of those of her late husband in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-20/1899 Column - 5 Page - 5


HARRY H. FOSTER (24 FEB 1883 - 6 AUG 1883)


HUGH FOSTER (12 MAY 1876 - 26 JULY 1879)


JOSEPH PAYSON FOSTER (27 AUG 1806 - 30 OCT 1899)


MARK FOSTER (12 MAY 1876 - 19 AUG 1877)

DWIGHT C. FOUST (29 AUG 1895 - 7 APRIL 1984)

 

Dwight C. Foust, 88, of 2096 S. Grout Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, April 7, in the Michigan Veterans Facility, Grand Rapids. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, August 29, 1895, he came to Gladwin County in 1918. He was a retired carpenter and was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Foust and the former Irene Cave were married June 14, 1922, in Mt. Pleasant. She preceded him in death April 21, 1974.

   Surviving are 7 daughters, Zelpha Blumenthal of West Branch, Hetty Scheuer of Lincoln Park, Marcene Rice of Southfield, Leobelle Saylor of Clarkston, Ruth Doyle of Beaverton and Etha Hockstaff and Leila Shamray of Colorado; 2 sons, the Rev. Roger of Phillipsburg, Mont. and George of Flushing; 2 brothers, Jess of Belmont, Mass. and Arthur of Scott, Ohio; one sister, Mabel Shaw of Paulding, Ohio; 20 grandchildren. A brother, Ira, also preceded him in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor George White officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1984 Column - 4 Page – 2

 

 

Dwight Foust (Midland Daily News, April 7, 1984)

 

Dwight Foust, 88, of Gladwin, died Saturday, April 7, 1984, at the Michigan Veteran’s Facility in Grand Rapids.

 

He was born Aug. 29, 1895, in Paulding County, Ohio. His wife, the former Irene Cave, died in 1974. They moved to Gladwin County in 1918. He was a carpenter with Stark Construction.

 

He leaves sons, Roger Foust of Phillipsburg, Mont., and George Foust of Flushing; daughters, Zelpha Blumenthal of West Branch, Hetty Scheuer of Lincoln Park, Marcene Rice of Southfield, Leobelle Saylor of Clarkston and Retha Hockstaff and Lelia Shamray, both of Colorado; brothers, Jess Foust of Belmont, Mass., and Arthur Foust of Scott, Ohio; a sister, Mable Shaw of Paulding, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be 11 am. Tuesday at the Matthews Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Rev. George White officiating. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7p.m. Sunday.

 

IRENE M. (CAVE) FOUST (23 JAN 1896 - 22 APRIL 1974) s/w Dwight C.

 

Mrs. Irene M. Foust, 78, of Grout Township, died Monday, April 22, in Phillisburg, Mont. Born in Jackson County on Jan. 23, 1896, she came to Gladwin County when she was 12 years old. She was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church. The former Irene Cave, she was married to Dwight Foust on June 14, 1922, in Mt. Pleasant. Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Zelpha Blumenthal of West Branch, Mrs. Ottolein Scheuer and Mrs. Marcene Rice, both of Detroit, Mrs. Leobelle Saylor of Clarkston, and Mrs. Ruth Doyle of Beaverton; two sons, the Rev. Roger Foust of Philipsburg, Mont. and George of Flushing; one sister, Mrs. Leora Off of Clare; 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

   Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Edwin Dubois of Grand Rapids, will officiate and burial will be in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

EARL L. FORD (26 NOV 1910 - 8 NOV 1985)

 

Earl L. Ford, 74, of 3238 Elnor Dr., Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 8, in Saginaw General Hospital following a short illness. Born in Detroit Nov. 26, 1910, he was a tinsmith with Chrysler Motors. Mr. Ford came to Gladwin County in 1975 from Detroit.

   Surviving are one son, Emery of Tempe, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Strzalka of Woodhaven; one step-sister, Reva Skuzenski of Plymouth; and 5 grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-13/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

FRANK FRITZ (13 MAY 1858 - 16 SEP 1916)

 

APOPLEXY THE CAUSE---WAS ON HIS WAY HOME IN A BUGGY.

 

   FRITZ---Fritz was found dead in the road a quarter of a mile north of Winegar, Saturday night. He was on his way home from Gladwin in a buggy, and the horse had gone on with the empty buggy to Winegar. A trace was unhooked. Dr. A. O. Boulton was summoned and pronounced the cause of his death apoplexy, and Coroner Wright decided an inquest unnecessary. Mr. Fritz was born in Ohio, and was aged 58 years, 4 months and 3 days, and had been a resident of Highwood 12 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons. Funeral services were held in the Grout schoolhouse Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-21/1916 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

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CLIFFORD M. GADD (14 MAY 1894 - 22 SEP 1973)

 

Clifford M. Gadd, 79, of 4346 Chapel Beach Rd., Sage Township, died Saturday, September 22, at Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Clinton, Mich., May 14, 1894, he was employed as chief load dispatcher at Consumers Power Company when he retired in 1959 and moved to Gladwin County. He was with the company 43 years and lived in Saginaw. Mr. Gadd was a veteran of World War I, enlisting in the army Nov. 13, 1917, and discharged May 15, 1919. He and the former Lydia Bullard were married in Concord July 14, 1931. He was a member of the Wagarville Methodist Church and the Gladwin Masonic Lodge.

   Surviving are his wife, Lydia; 3 sons, Dr. Duwayne Gadd of Pinehurst, N.C., Jack and Barry, both of Saginaw; 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Armstrong of Chelsea, and Mrs. Howard (Marilyn) Ellis of Bemidji, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Inkster of Jackson; 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

   Services were Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Jensen officiating. Interment was in the Grout Township Cemetery. A masonic memorial service was held Monday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1973 Column  - 3 Page - 3


DONNA R. (HALE) GAINES (25 DEC 1939 - ?) m. 28 Dec 1957, s/w Paul A.


PAUL A. GAINES (26 JAN 1936 - 14 NOV 1999) m. 28 Dec 1957, s/w Donna R.

PAUL GAINES

Paul Gaines, 63, of Gladwin, died suddenly, Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999 in Gladwin. Born Jan. 26, 1936 in Wayne County, he lived in Gladwin County since 1979 and previously lived in Taylor. Paul married Donna (Hale) Dec. 28, 1957 in Inkster. He was a stock clerk for Evans Products in Plymouth for 23 years.

Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Glenn and wife Mary of Midland; four daughters, Paula and husband Terry Umbleby of Weidman, Darlene and husband Gary Varner of Remus; Carrie Gilbert of Cadillac, and Mary and husband Joe Grech of Southgate; one sister, Ruth Rose of Stockbridge; one brother, James Gaines of Wayne; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family requested cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin and Beaverton, were in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1999 Column – 3 Page – 2.


JOHN HENRY GAUGHAN (22 SEP 1900 - 2 FEB 1970) (husband of Ruth E.)

Resident of 8 Months Dies

John H. Gaughan, 69, of 407 Cemetery St., Gladwin, died Feb. 2, in Saginaw Veterans Hospital, following an illness of a year. A resident of Gladwin only eight months, he was an employee of the Michigan State Security Commission for 25 years before his retirement, coming here from Detroit. Born in Staten Island, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1900, Mr. Gaughan and the former Miss Ruth Raymond, of Gladwin, were married in Detroit August 28, 1928.

Survivors are a son, John T., of Detroit; and a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ann) Painter, Detroit; two brothers and two sisters, Thomas and Michael Gaughan, Mrs. Frank Keating and Miss Mary Gaughan, all of Staten Island; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a. m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley officiating and burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-4/1970 Column – 5 Page – 2.

RUTH E. (RAYMOND) GAUGHAN (7 SEP 1903 - 12 DEC 1981) (wife of John Henry)

BABY GEDNEY (2 FEB 1947 - 1989) Daughter

ELWOOD LAVERN GEDNEY (17 MARCH 1913 - 15 DEC 1991) s/w Martha R.

Elwood L. Gedney, 78, of 130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1991, in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after an illness of a year. Born in Gladwin County, March 17, 1913, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Gedney was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God Church and the Gladwin County Farm Bureau. He was a farmer and also worked at Robinson Industries until retiring in 1977. Mr. Gedney and the former Martha Reinhardt were married Sept. 10, 1940, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, Lavern and John of Gladwin, Elmer of Louisiana and Paul of Harrison; 2 daughters, Dariene Ballard of Birch Run and Linda Kalinowski of Beaverton; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Sarah Baker and Judy Gedney, a brother Howard and a sister Helen Johnson.

   Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral home. The Rev. Donald Potter and the Rev. Donald Roberts officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-18/1991 Column - 2 Page - 2

MARTHA RUTH (REINHARDT) GEDNEY (1920 - ?) s/w Elwood L.

DOLORES MAE GOFF (2 AUG 1937 - 21 JAN 1989) Daughter

Dolores M. Goff, 51, of 447 Sherman St., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 21, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw. Born in Greg County, Texas, Aug. 2, 1937, she came to Gladwin County in 1970, from California. She was a waitress and cook in several area restaurants and DJ's Restaurant.

    Surviving is a brother, Dennis Goff of Athens, Texas. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Komer officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1989 Column - 2 Page - 2

OLIVE ADA (PYLE) GOFF (24 NOV 1916 – 1 APRIL 1982) Mother

OLIVE GOFF

Mrs. Olive A. Goff, 65, of 181 E. Sherman St., Gladwin, died Thursday, April 1, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Ft. Scott, Kan. On November 24, 1916, she came to Gladwin County in 1969 from Escondido, Calif. She was a cook at the former Huber's Restaurant.

The former Olive Pyle, she was married to John Goff in Kilgore, Texas, on October 10, 1936. He preceded her in death July 4,1967.

Surviving are one son, Dennis of Athens, Texas; one daughter, Delores Goff of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Lee Pyle of Ben Wheeler,, Texas and Edward Pyle of Apache Junction, Ariz.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Warford of Traskwood, Ark. and Mrs. Gertrude Kuver of Federal Way, Wash.; 4 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-7/1982 Column – 6 Page – 2.


LEAH L. (HILL) GOODBOO (1917 - ?) s/w Raymond J.


RAYMOND J. GOODBOO, SR (24 FEB 1912 – 2 MAY 1972) s/w Leah L.

Raymond Goodboo

Raymond J. Goodboo Sr., 60, died at the Gladwin Area. Hospital Tuesday, May 2, following a short illness.

He was born in Saginaw February 24, 1912, and had been a resident of Grout Township since 1957. Mr. Goodboo was Employed as a mechanic at Roman Motor Sales in Beaverton. He and the former Leah L. Hill were married in Saginaw June 29, 1934.

Surviving are his wife, Leah; four daughters, Barbara at home, Mrs. Mary Cobb of Gladwin, Mirs. Rose Harris and Mrs. Jane Harris, both of Imlay City; two sons, Raymond Jr. of Lupton, and Charles of Houston, Tex.; a brother, Harold of West Branch; and 21 grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Gerald Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5-3-1972 Column – 6 Page – 2.


FLORENCE H. (VINCENT) GRAVES (7 JUNE 1914 - 13 JULY 1989)

FLORENCE GRAVES

Florence H. Graves, 75, of 7312 Dahlia, Midland and formerly of Gladwin, died Thursday, July 13, 1989, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center.

Born in Romeo, June 7,1914, she moved to Gladwin County in 1963 and to Midland in 1981. Mrs. Graves was a retired case worker for the State Department of Social Services and a member of the Secord Eagles Club 4121. The former Florence Vincent, she was married to R. B. Graves Dec. 17, 1932, in Holly. He preceded her in death in September 1976.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ginger) VanSluyters of San Jose, Calif, and Mrs. Lou (Sherry) Crampton of Troy; one brother, Robert of Nevada; one sister, Irene Stratton of California; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A sister, Mae, preceded her in death.

Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held Saturday evening at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 7-19/1989 Column – 4 Page – 2.


R. B. GRAVES (3 FEB 1911 – 11 SEP 1976)

R. B. Graves

R. B. Graves, 65, of 3717 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Midland Hospital. Born in Clare County, February 3, 1911, he was a master fieldstone mason in construction. Mr. Graves and the former Florence Vincent were married December 17, 1932, in Holly. They moved to Lansing in 1958 and had lived in Gladwin County since 1963.

Survivors are his wife, Florence H.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ginger) Van Sluyters of Pleasant Lake, and Mrs. Lou (Sherry) Crampton of Sterling Heights; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ida  Bayn of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Josephine Squires of Eaton Rapids, and Mrs. Betty Tommrell of Houghton Lake; and 5 grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-8/1976 Column – 5 Page – 2.

 

BERTHA J. (BISHOP) GREEN (21 FEB 1920 - 5 OCT 1995)

 

Bertha J. Green, 75, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 1995 at the Clare Nursing Home following a long illness. Born Feb. 21, 1920 in Beaverton Township, she was a lifetime resident of the county. The former Bertha Bishop married Roy Green Dec. 24, 1939 in Byron. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Eugene of Gladwin, and John and wife Elaine of Revere, Mass.; one daughter, Betty Green of Brighton; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Rites were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with the Rev. Arthur Munger officiating. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-11/1995 Column - 1 Page - 7

CARRIE (RAWN) GRICE (1896 - 1977) s/w Cecil J.

CECIL JOHN GRICE (14 JAN 1895 - 11 OCT 1979) m. 2 Nov 1914, s/w Carrie

Cecil J. Grice, 84, of 640 North Arcade, Gladwin, died Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Clare Nursing Home, following a long illness. Born in Hope on January 14, 1895, he moved to Gladwin County 65 years ago. Mr. Grice was self-employed in trucking and farming. He was married to the former Carrie Rawn on November 25, 1914, in Coleman. She preceded him in death on April 19, 1977.

   Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Beulah) Mathews of Beaverton, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Whisler and Mrs. Elsie Haley of Midland, Mrs. Clyde (Iva) Henry of Hope and Mrs. Ronald (Joan) Cameron of Gladwin; 3 sons, Kenneth and Elmer of Midland and Ronald of Gladwin; 26 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elders Leon Methner and Donna Pendleton officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2

RONALD E. GRICE (16 JULY 1922 - 5 FEB 2001) s/w Ruth

   Ronald C. Grice, 78, of Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001 at his residence following a lingering illness. Born July 16, 1922 in Beaverton, he was the son of the late Cecil and Carrie (Rawn) Grice. Ronald married the former Ruth Carbeno, June 6, 1943 in Gladwin. He lived in Gladwin County all of his life. Ronald retired from The Dow Chemical Company in 1980. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a Boy Scout leader for Troop #79 for many years, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

   Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Richard C. and wife Barbara of Gladwin, William R. and wife Diane of Flint, and Gerald C. and wife Connie of Beaverton; two daughters, Bonnie and husband Albert Trout of Lupton, and Connie McIntosh of Gladwin; four sisters, Beulah Mathews and Joan and husband Ronald Cameron, all of Gladwin; Dorothy and husband Harry Whisler of Midland, and va Henry of Hope; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Carol Grice of Midland. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Elmer.

   Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Grout Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday) from 2 to 8 p.m. and tomorrow (Thursday) from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice or Helping Hands of West Branch. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/2001 Column - 3 Page - 2  

 

RUTH (CARBENO) GRICE (1923 - ?) s/w Ronald E.


ERNEST GRIFFIN (15 JUNE 1886 – 23 JAN 1963) s/w Margueritte

 

HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO GLADWIN MAN

 

GLADWIN --- Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday for Ernest Griffin, 76, of Gladwin County who died Wednesday at Clare General Hospital. Death was attributed to a heart attack by Gladwin County Coroner Gerald Miner. Mr. Griffin was born June 15, 1886 in Tuscola County. He was a member of Bard Evangelical United Brethren Church.

 

Mr. Griffin is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marguerite Griffin, at home; two sons, Dr. Willis Griffin, of New Delhi, India and Horace of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hoesli, of Gladwin; three brothers, Arthur of Saskatchewan, Canada; Wesley of Gaylord and Ervin of Roscommon; one sister, Mrs. Ivan Nolan, of Compton, Calif; and six grandchildren.

 

Services will be held from the Bard Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Rev. Willard Ireland of Clare officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home until noon Saturday and then at the church until time of services. Midland Daily News dated 1-25-1963 Page - 11.


FAITH J. GRIFFIN (1922 - ?) s/w Horace E.


HORACE E. GRIFFIN (1916 - ?) s/w Faith J.


JUDITH ANN GRIFFIN (1957 - 1957)


MARGUERITTE A. (RINEHART) GRIFFIN (18 OCT 1895 – 28 MAY 1967) s/w Ernest

 

GLADWIN WOMAN DIES

 

GLADWIN --- Mrs. Margueritte A. Griffin, died Sunday, afternoon at the Gladwin Hospital. She was born October 18, 1895 in Cass County. The former Miss Margueritte Rinehart was married to Earnest Griffin April 6, 1915, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1963. She was a charter member of the Bard E. U. B. Church.

 

She is survived by two sons, Horace of Gladwin, Willard of Lexington, Ky., one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Hoesli of Gladwin, and one sister, Mrs. Vernon C. Ort of Elkhart, Ind. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Bard U.B.E. Church. Reverend Willard Ireland will officiate. Burial will be in the Grout Cemetery. Friends may call at the Miner funeral home in Gladwin. Midland Daily News dated 5-29-1967 Page - 9 Section 2.

MARTHA D. GRIFFIN (5 JUNE 1858 - 21 MARCH 1915)

 

Martha D. Griffin was born in Tuscola county, Mich., June 5, 1858, and died at her home in Grout township March 21, 1915, after an illness of over a year, with carcinoma of stomach. Deceased had been a resident of Grout township four years. She leaves besides the husband, William Griffin, five sons and one daughter, all being in attendance at the funeral except one son, living in Canada, who was unable to attend. The funeral services were held at the Evangelical church of Grout township March 24 at 10 a.m., Rev. Betts officiating. Interment in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1915 Column - 3 Page - 5

MATILDA J. GROUT (1851 - 1884)

On Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1883, in the township of Grout, Matilda Grout, daughter of William Grout, Sr., aged 30 years. Gladwin County Record dated 02-02/1883 Column - 4 Page - 4


NANCY C. GROUT (1812 - 1888)

GROUT

Nancy C., wife of Willard Grout, Sr., died Thursday, Oct. 25, 1888, aged 76 years, 8 months and 17 days. Funeral services, conducted by Elder Smallwood, were held at the Grout schoolhouse on the Sunday following and largely attended.

Deceased was a native of Massachusetts, from which state she moved with her parents in her younger days to New York state, and from there to Canada. She was married there in 1834 to Willard Grout, and in 1846 they moved to St. Clair county, Michigan; from there in 1865 they moved to Gladwin county, where they have since resided. Twelve children were born to them, seven fo whom are living, viz.: Mrs. Sylvester Raymond, Mrs. Eugene Wright, Mrs. Stephen Weaver, and Willard W. of this county, Mrs. T. F. Howland of Wisconsin, George C. and Virgil S. of Wyoming. Gladwin County Record dated 11-09/1888 Column - 3 Page - 5


WILLARD GROUT (1808 - 1899)

WILLARD GROUT, SR

PIONEER DAYS

 

INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A GLADWIN MAN RECALL THEM AND OLD MIDLAND COUNTY NAMES

 

Willard Grout, Sr., of Gladwin county, died Feb. 28, the day after he had completed his 91st year. The Record gives some interesting incidents of Mr. Grout's life. Having run short of money he at one time gave his note for $3 to Captain Bean, of the famous steamer Belle Seymour, for transportation from Saginaw to Midland, the remainder of the journey being completed in a canoe which was poled up the river.

 

He was the first farm settler in the county and moved, with his family, to the land where he has since lived in 1865. The Record says:

 

Mr. Grout's journey with his family to this county from Port Huron was by boat to Bay City, and from Bay City to East Saginaw by stage. At East Saginaw there was only one "tavern"---just across the street from where the Bancroft house, now stands. The country between Saginaw and Midland was just settling, Freeland was the first stopping place, and had a hotel.

 

At Midland Benj. Ball kept a hotel and at Edenville John McMullen kept a hotel, soon after Charlie Axford established his famous hostelry. The journey from Saginaw to Gladwin took three days, all by river, poling by canoe from Midland. At Edenville, or "Sixteen" then called, Alex Bowman, S. Erway, D. Burton and Zenas Weaver were their among the few settlers. Ralph Dunton started his store there soon after.

 

[Midland Daily News Rep 3/10/1899 P5]

DAVID M. GROVER (11 JULY 1948 - 12 SEP 2000)

David M. Grover, 52, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. He was born July 11, 1948 in Detroit. He lived in Gladwin County for 20 years and previously lived in Mt. Pleasant. He was employed at Gladwin County Industries as a miscellaneous laborer. Surviving are his foster family, Linda and John Willford and children of Gladwin; and special friends, K.L. Brink, Fred Estes, John Rowland, Bobby Crosby, and Kyle Clifford, all of Gladwin.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Brad Withrow officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday) from 2 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Gladwin County Industries.

H'S

 

FRANCES M. (BROWN) HALE (19 MARCH 1917 - 15 SEP 1988) m. 19 Jun 1937

 

Mrs. Frances M. Hale, 71, of 252 S. Bard Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Farwell, March 19, 1917, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. Mrs. Hale worked at the Lone Pine Restaurant in Clare for many years and at O’Dell’s until retiring in 1979. The former Frances Brown, she married Gordon G. Hale, June 19, 1937, in Farewell.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Donna) Gaines of Gladwin; one son, Carl of Gulfport, Miss.; 3 brothers, Ivan, Levi and Matt of Farwell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lila Strine of Cadillac and Mrs. Goldie DeCamp of Clare; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A brother, Paul and a sister, Bernice Stambaugh, preceded her in death.

 

Services were held Sunday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 8-19/1981 Column – 3 Page – 2.


GORDON G. HALE (6 FEB 1917 - 22 NOV 1994) m. 19 Jun 1937

 

GORDON D. HALE

 

Gordon D. Hale, 77, of 252 S. Bard Rd . Gladwin, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1994 in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home, following a long illness. Born Feb. 6. 1917 in Clare, he resided in Gladwin County most his life. He worked as a crane operator for the Larry McCulloch Gravel Pit and he retired in 1975. Mr. Hale married the former Frances M . Brown June 19, 1937 in Farwell. She preceded him in death Sept 15. 1988.

 

Surviving are one daughter, Donna and husband Paul Gaines of Gladwin; one son , Carl of Gulfport , Miss .; one brother. Lorn of Harrison; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded In death by 3 brothers, Vem, Arnold and Ora Hale Jr . Rites were held at 1 p . m . Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Autumn Valley Crematory in Prudenville. Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1994 Column – 1 Page – 6.

ALBERT HALL (10 APRIL 1830 - 19 JAN 1915)

 

RESIDENT OF GROUT 26 YEARS HAS PASSED AWAY

 

   Albert Hall died at his home in Grout township Jan. 19 after a long illness. He was born in Canada April 10, 1830, and was 84 years, 9 months and 9 days old. He has been a resident of Grout township 26 years. He was the father of two daughters and seven sons who with his wife survive him. Services will be held at the residence today at 1 p.m. and at the Grout schoolhouse at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Clarence E. King. Interment in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1915 Column - 4 Page - 5

ALLAN O. HALL (25 DEC 1916 - 29 DEC 1997) s/w Anna R.


ANNA R. HALL (1916 - ?) s/w Allan O.


ELIZA J. HALL (1913 - 1963)


JULIE ANN HALL (1950 - 1963)


SHERRY LYNN (LUCERO) HALL (1 NOV 1957 - 26 AUG 1997)

CHARLES E. HERSEE (15 JUNE 1860 - 30 MAY 1922) s/w Elizabeth A.

CHARLES E. HERSEE MEETS DEATH AT OWN HAND

WHILE DESPONDENT WANDERS FORM HOME AND BODY IS FOUND ON RIVER BANK

   Charles E. Hersee was found dead May 30 on the top of the bank of the Cedar river in a clump of bushes near the footpath across the dam at the grist mill of J. Schulz. A man and his wife from Flint, who were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cassiday, who live on the farm known as the Ordiway place, were taking a stroll along the path which leads to the dam when they happened on the body of the unfortunate man who had bled to death from a gash in his leg which it is thought was self inflicted. He had been very despondent over his condition for some time.

   Charles E. Hersee was born June 15, 1860, in Oxford county, Ontario, where he lived until his marriage August 2, 1888, when he with his wife came to Gladwin county and settled on a farm in Sage near Smith Creek where they resided about 20 years when he left the farm and entered the merchantile business across the county line in Hamilton township, Clare county. About three years ago, on account of failing health, he sold his store and moved to Gladwin where they lived several months when he moved to Bay City and went into business with his son-in-law, D. J. McGuire. His health not improving they returned to Gladwin about a year ago, and have been making their home here since.

   Mr. and Mrs. Hersee were the parents of three daughters, of whom two, Mrs. Ruth McGuire and Mrs. Pearl Hilliker, survive him; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Adelblue, died while they were in Bay City. He is also survived by his wife and four sisters, Miss Christine Hersee, Mrs. Jane Pomeroy and Mrs. John Shears of Gladwin and Mrs. Jacob Smith of Oxford county, Ont.

   Mr. Hersee was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, a respected citizen, and his sad death is deeply regretted. Services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday morning conducted by Elder George W. Burt of Beaverton, followed by burial in Grout township cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1922 Column - 3 Page - 1

ELIZABETH A. (WHITE) HERSEE (1869 - 1943) s/w Charles E.

CLARENCE E. HETHERINGTON (9 JAN 1910 - 17 FEB 1997) m. 15 Dec 1950, s/w Mae E.

Clarence E. Hetherington, 87, of Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. He was born Jan. 9, 1910 in Gladwin to James and Lucinda Gray Hetherington. Clarence served his country during World War II in the Army with the 65th Medical Regiment and was a life member of VFW Post 11256. Clarence married the former Mae Zimmer, Dec. 15, 1950 in Gladwin. He retired from the Gladwin County Road Commission in 1975 and enjoyed his grandkids, hunting, fishing and his garage sales.

   Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Clarence Hetherington of Gladwin; three daughters, Darla and husband Tom Jones of Essexville, Cindy and husband Bob LaMay of Gladwin, and Anna and husband Steve Freund of National City; five sisters, Eulaylah Ridley, Veva Shaw, Nellie Simpson and Mabel Coats, all of Gladwin and Mary Barker of Battle Creek; one brother, Roy (Sam) Hetherington of Flint; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Regina Leppek Hetherington and infant son in 1947; three brotherss, Wayne, Albert and Leo; and one sister, Anna Arbuckle.

   Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at the Sisson Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Graveside services were under the auspices of VFW Post 11256. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Services for the Aging. Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1997 Column - 1 Page - 7

 

JOHN THOMAS HETHERINGTON (1820 - 27 FEB 1895)

 

GONE TO REST.

 

AN OLD VETERAN HAS PASSED FROM EARTH

 

   GROUT, MICH., Feb. 22.---(Special.)---It is with regret that we must chronicle the death of an aged and esteemed friend Mr. John Hetherington, who died last Wednesday at the advanced age of 75 years. Deceased came to his death very suddenly and when least expected, and the kind gentlemen goes to his reward after son many years of toil. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served under Gen. Buell in 1862, and was at several hotly contested fights, in which he always played a conspicuous part. It was his delight to tell war stories and many a night died he amuse his listeners by such tales. His enemies were none, while his acquaintances were his friends and the old comrade will be greatly missed in our neighborhood. The burial occurred from Grout schoolhouse and was witnessed by a large concourse of people. His remains are interred in Grout cemetery. In addition to his numerous friends, he leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. Gladwin County Record dated 03-01/1895 Column - 4 Page - 7

 

MAE E. (ZIMMER) HETHERINGTON (1930 - ?) m. 15 Dec 1950, s/w Clarence

 

HIRAM HOLLIDAY (? - 18 JULY 1880)


MARGARET J. (CHATTERTON) HOWLAND (1854 - 1909) s/w Rev. Samuel M.

ROBERT G. HOWLAND (5 MAY 1810 - 27 OCT 1892)

 

Robert G. Howland was born in Ganauoqua, Canada, May 5, 1810. He moved to Whithy county, Ontario, in 1834. He and Miss Mary Davidson were united in marriage in 1835. They with their family removed to Bayham, Elgin county; Ontario. Here he engaged in the lumber business for several years. About twenty-five years ago he purchased a farm in Houghton, Norfolk county. Six years ago they came to Michigan to reside with their son Washington P. Howland, of Grout. Twelve children were born to them, six of whom survive, and with the aged widow are left to mourn.

   During the year 1840 he was converted and joined the M. E. church, of which he was a member until his death, which occurred Oct. 27, 1892. The funeral occured Oct. 29, and the remains were interred in Grout cemetery; Rev. J. P. Durham officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1892 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

REV. SAMUEL M. HOWLAND (1852 - 1901) s/w Margaret J.

 

WILL J. HOWLAND (? - JUNE 1882)

 

THE FATAL TREE.

 

WILL J. HOWLAND A VICTIM OF ITS FORCE AT A CAMP NEAR EVART

 

   W. P. Howland and S. M. Howland of Grout received a telegram on Thursday of last week announcing the death of their brother, Will J. Howland near Evart. They proceeded thence, and returned with the body of their brother on Friday eve. The unfortunate young man was employed at the camps of Graham & McFarlane at Sunrise Lake near Evart. On Wedn'day of last week he and a companion were sawing down a treee, which fell before it was off and split up 15 or 20 feet. he and his companion thereupon proceed to cut the splint to let the tree down, and when it commenced to fall got back as they supposed a safe distance from the tree. But the sliver sprung back striking Howland, and mangling him terribly, His right ear was cut off, a hip mashed, left arm and right leg broken. He was taken to camp and medical aid summoned but to no avail, as he only lived about 12 hours.

   Rev. P. C. Bassett preached the funeral sermon at the Grout schoolhouse last Sunday, and the remains were interred in the Grout township cemetery. Deceased was 26 years of age. He was well-known hereabouts as a young man of steady habits. Gladwin County Record dated 06-09/1882 Column - 5 Page - 3

 

ADELIA MAUDE (SWINEHART) HUBER (26 DEC 1886 - 4 APRIL 1976) s/w M.J.

 

Mrs. Adelia Maude Huber, 89, of Gladwin, died Sunday, April 4, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Henry County, Ohio, on December 26, 1886, she had lived in Gladwin County since about 1907. She was a member of the Grout Benevolent Society for 55 years and treasurer of the group 34 years. The former Adelia Swinehart, she was married to Mathia Huber on July 15, 1909. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1974.

   Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Leo (Loraine) Flynn and Mrs. Edith Hamilton of Gladwin, Mrs. Wilmer (Wanda) Tarrant of Montrose, Mrs. Richard (Eunice) List of Bay City, Mrs. A. J. (Ruth) Otterbacher of Columbus, S. C., Mrs. Maysell Redman, Mrs. Kenneth (Maxine) Young and Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Priemer of Gladwin; three sons, Duane and Donald of Gladwin and Ovid of Davison; 48 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funera Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2

MATHIAS J. HUBER (27 MARCH 1888 - 14 AUG 1974) s/w Maude

Mathias J. Huber, 86, of 500 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, August 14, at the Gladwin Nursing Home. Born in Grout Township, March 27, 1888, he was the son of Sebastian and Regina Baum Huber, and a lifetime resident of the county. He and the former Miss Adelia Swinehart were married July 15, 1909, in Grout Township. They farmed in Grout until 1930 when they moved ot the McClure Farm, on N. M-18, where they farmed for 7 years. They started a milk processing plant, known as Huber's Dairy, and a city door-to-door milk delivery route at the farm in 1930, moving it to Gladwin City in 1938 and also opening an ice cream parlor on North Silverleaf Street. Following the erection of the building on Cedar Avenue, now housing Huber's Restaurant, the base of operations was moved there.

   Mr. Huber retired in 1949, and his son, Donald, assumed direction of the business. Always active in community affairs, he served on the Grout district school board, the Gladwin City Council, the County Board of Supervisors, the Board of Supervisors, the Board of County Road Commissioners, and the World War II Rationing Board. He was a leader in re-organizing the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce in the early '40's and served as president for several years. Mr. Huber was a member of the IOOF Lodge, the Gladwin Rotary Club, and the East Michigan Tourist Association.

   Surviving are his wife, Adelia, 3 sons, Duane and Donald of Gladwin, Ovid of Davison; 8 daughters, Mrs. Leo (Loraine) Flynn, Mrs. David (Edith) Hamilton, Mrs. Maysell Redman, Mrs. Kenneth (Maxine) Young, and Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Priemer, all of Gladwin, Mrs. Wilmer (Wanda) Tarrant of Montrose, Mrs. Richard (Eunice) List of Bay City, and Mrs. A. J. (Ruth) Otterbacher of Columbia, S.C.; 48 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/1974 Column - 5 Page – 2

 

L'S

 

LYDIA (BULLARD) GADD-JOHNSON (20 DEC 1903 – 8 APRIL 1994) (wife of Clifford M.)

 

LYDIA JOHNSON

 

Lydia B. (Gadd) Johnson, 90, of the Gladwin Nursing Home, died Friday, April 8, 1994, after a long Illness. She was born in Jackson on Dec. 20, 1903, and moved to Gladwin County in 1959. She was a member of the Wagarvllle United Methodist Church and the White Clover Chapter 84 O.E.S.

 

The former Lydia Bullard, she was married to Clifford Gadd and he died in 1973. She than married Rex Johnson and he died in 1983.

 

Surviving are 3 sons. Dr. Duwayne Gadd of PlnehursL N.C., Jack and Barry Gadd of Saginaw; 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Armstrong of Gladwin and Mrs. Howard (Marilyn) Ellis of Houston, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother.

 

Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Sherry Parker officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. An O.E.S. memorial service was held Monday before the service. Gladwin County Record dated 4-13/1994 Column – 3 Page – 2.

K'S

 

LEWIS KINKELA (18 SEP 1923 - 8 OCT 2000)

MADA L. KINKELA (7 OCT 1914 - 30 MAY 2001) m. 25 Jun 1960, s/w Milan

Mada Kinkela, 86, of Gladwin, died Thursday, May 30, 2001 at her residence following a lingering illness. Born Oct. 7, 1914 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Finley and Mary Lou (Haley) Phillips. Mada married Milan Kinkela, June 3, 1960 in Ferndale. He preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1995.

Surviving are one daughter, Emma Auer of Gladwin; one stepson, H. Roy Kinkela of Texas; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Verbal Druce of St. Petersburg, Fla. She was preceded in death by one stepson, Louis Kinkela; and three sisters.

Services were held Saturday, June 2 at the Sisson Funeral Home. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MILAN KINKELA (30 JUN 1900 - 14 FEB 1995) m. 25 Jun 1960, s/w Mada R.

MILAN KINKELA

Milan Kinkela, 94, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995 at MidMichlgan Regional Medical Center-Gladwin following a short illness. Born June 30, 1900 in Yugoslavia, he resided in Gladwin County since 1967 when he moved from Madison Heights. Mr. Kinkela worked as a foreman for Chrysler Corp. He married the former Mada Phillips June 25, 1960 in Ferndale.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Louis and wife Grace of Gaylord, and H. Roy of Texas; one stepdaughter, Emma Auer of Gladwin; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 greatgreat- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

Rites will be held ^ t 1 p.m. Friday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Deacon Stanley Belanger officiating. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 2-15/1995 Column – 3 Page – 6.


MARJORIE L. KRAHNER (15 JAN 1930 - 10 MARCH 2001) m. 3 Jul 1948, s/w Warren A.

Marjorie Krahner, 71, of Gladwin, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. after a short illness. Born Jan. 15, 1930 in Clare County, she was the daughter of Glen and Maude Hale. She lived in Gladwin County eight years and previously lived in Holly. Marjorie married Warren Krahner, July 3, 1948 in Gladwin. She was a homemaker.

Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Terry of Gladwin, Steven and wife Kathy of Highland, and Jeffrey of West Branch; one daughter, Debra and husband Tony Berthiaume of Harrison; one sister, Virginia Klosterman of Gladwin; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Visitation will be tomorrow (Thursday) from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin.


WARREN A. KRAHNER (28 JUNE 1930 - ?) m. 3 Jul 1948, s/w Marjorie L.

MADELEINE I. KRAUS (15 JAN 2001 - 25 MAY 2005)

Madeleine "Sunshine" Kraus, 4, of Gladwin died at home Wednesday, May 25, 2005 following a courageous battle with leukemia a short illness. Born Jan. 15, 2001 in Midland, Madie lived in Gladwin County all of her short life. Over the last year she spent a lot of time in and out of numerous treatments at the University of Michigan trying for a cure. In March she came home with a terminal diagnosis. With the help of hospice nurse Don, Madie enjoyed camping, fishing, and ATV and snowmobile riding. Madie lived every day to the fullest and never complained.

   Surviving her are her parents, Mark and Shasta Kraus of Gladwin; two sisters, Audre Kraus and Chloe Kraus, both of Gladwin; her grandparents, Stan and Edna Buzzell and Victor and Jan Kraus, all of Gladwin; her grandparents, Stan and Edna Buzzell, and Victor and Jan Kraus, all of Gladwin; her Great grandparents, Jim and Dorothy Buzzell of Gladwin; Great-great grandparents, Myrte King of Beaverton and Alma Rau of Gladwin; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

   A funeral service was held May 28 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Sam Wilson officiated. Burial took place at Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-08/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2

L'S

CHARLES L. LABEAU (12 OCT 1911 - 17 SEP 1976) (husband of Freida)

Charles LaBeau

Charles L. LaBeau, 64, of 274 Pines St., Star Rte., Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 17, at Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Calumet, October 12, 1911, he moved to Flint in 1916. He was employed as a press operator at Buick Motors for 27 years, retiring in 1968 and moving to Gladwin County in 1969. He and the former Freida Gifford were married December 31, 1943 at Otisville. Mr. LaBeau was a member of the West Branch L.0 .0 .M., the F.O.E; of Gladwin, and U.A.W. Local 599.

Surviving are his wife, Freida; 4 sons, Andrew and Fred of Flint, Bud of Clio, and Richard Lamoreaux of Flint; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ray (Joan) Tatro and Miss Delores LaBeau of Gladwin; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with Fr. Baldwin Beyer, O.F.M. Cap. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-22/1976 Column – 6 Page – 2.


FREIDA BERNICE (GIFFORD) LABEAU (15 AUG 1915 - 18 JULY 1982) (wife of Charles L.)

FREIDA LaBEAU

Freida Bernice LaBeau, 66, of 247 Pine St., Gladwin, died Sunday, July 18, in McLaren General Hospital, Flint, after a long illness. Born in Flint on August 15, 1915, she moved to Gladwin County in 1969. She was a member of the United Community Methodist Church, the Gladwin Fraternal Order of Eagles 3292 and the Gladwin County American Legion Post 171.

The former Freida Gifford, she was married to Charles LaBeau on December 31, 1943, in Otisville. He preceded her in death September 17,1976.

Surviving are one son, Richard Lamoreaux of Flint; 2 daughters, Mrs. Walter (Dolores) Couture of Gladwin and Mrs. Raymond (Joan) Tatro of Clio; 5 sisters, Mrs. Gail Simmonds of Genesee, Mrs. Norma Tanner and Mrs. Nova Haynes of Clio, Mrs. Ilah Nelson of Mio and Mrs. Ona Herrington of Breckenridge; one brother, Floyd Gifford of Davison; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Two brothers, Louis and George, also preceded her in death.

Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 7-21/1982 Column – 3 Page – 2.

ELVINA JEAN (MYERS) LAMBERT (20 JAN 1935 - 16 APRIL 2003)

Elvina “Jean” Lambert, age 68, of Harrison Township, Michigan died April 16, 2003 at Mt. Clemens General in Mt. Clemens after a short illness. She was born Jan. 20, 1935 to Harry and Ida (LaVoye) Myers in Kalkaska. Elvina worked as a dry cleaner at Pro Clean in East Pointe, Michigan. She had been a resident of Macomb County since 1994, having previously lived in West Branch. She was married Nov. 27, 1951 in Gladwin to Claude Lambert.

She is survived by her husband, Claude; sons Dennis (Michelle) Lambert of Maryland, Dale Lambert of Alpena, Daniel (Vicki) Lambert of West Branch, and Tim (Lisa) Lambert of West Branch; daughters Debbie Dishaw of Chesterfield, and Lauri (Rob) Nelson of Harrison Township; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; her father, Harry Myers of Gladwin; sisters Joyce Hillman of Indianapolis, Ind., Joan (Aaron) Muma of Gladwin, and Jeraldine Haynak of Clare; brothers Delwin (Vonda) Myers, and Gary (Ann) Meyers, both of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Myers; grandson, Warren Lambert; and brother, Larry Myers. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, Elder Stanley Muma officiating. Burial took place at Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin.

WILLIAM N. LANPHIER (1820 - 1 MARCH 1883) Born in Ireland

GONE TO HIS LONG REST,

Wm. Lanphier an old-resident of Grout township, died yesterday morning, aged about 69 years. Mr. Lanphier has been considerably broken down in health of late, having been confined to the house nearly all winter, and his death is consequently no surprise. The funeral services are to be held at the Grout schoolhouse today at 2 o'clock.

Mr. Lanphier was a native of Ireland, from which he emigrated to Napanee, Canada, at the age of 13 years. He came of good-stock, his father bearing the rank of gentleman in his native country, and being a colonel in the British army, in the service of which he died in France, leaving an estate valued at upwards of $1,000,000, the latter of which, however, never inured to the benefit of Mr. Lanphier. At Napanee, Mr. Lanphier resided for upwards of 40 years, locating at that place, which now contains upwards of 6000 inhabitants, when it contained but a few houses, and carried on an extensive boot and shoe trade there for a number of years. He was married at this place to Miss Margaret Rombough at the age of 25 years, and a family of eleven, four boys and seven girls, nine of whom are now living, scattered in various parts of the country, blessed the union. Some 13 years ago Mr. Lanphier removed from Canada to Lapeer county, Michigan, and engaged in farming, and from there removed to Gladwin county about nine years ago, settling down to farming in Grout township, where he has since resided and prospered, --and was an industrious, upright an honored citizen. Gladwin County Record dated 03-02/1883 Column - 6 Page - 3


ERIK GUNNAR LARSON (1956 - 1977)


ELIZABETH LEIBLER (1908 - 1989) s/w Howard, Together Forever


HOWARD K. LEIBLER (21 JULY 1912 - 11 JAN 1999) s/w Elizabeth, Together Forever


CHARLIE CARL LEWIS (20 MAY 1905 - 4 SEP 1995) Father, “Pappy”

CHARLIE C. LEWIS

Charlie C. Lewis. 90, of Gladwin. died Monday. Sept. 4. 1995. at his home. Born May 20., 1905 in Overton County, Tenn.. he moved to Gladwin in 1984 and had been at Maple Manor for 11 years. Mr. Lewis worked for the Hudson Motor Car Co. for 39 1 /2 years. After his retirement, he owned and operated the Rustic Oasis Resort at Houghton Lake.

He first married the former Marie Gray, who preceded him in death in 1929. He then married the former Mabel Schrank July 13. 1929 in Bowling Green. Ohio. She died May 1. 1987.

Survivors include his close companion Corina Maleski of Gladwin; 3 sons. Chuck and wife Denise of Washington. Frank and wife Dorthy of Roseville, and John and wife Joanne of Eastpointe; 3 daughters, Virginia Cordes of Burlington, Wisc, Leona Stefanides of Mt. Clemens, and Carlene and husband Ronald Shortz of Farwell; 4 brothers. Jack, Jesse and DeLoy of Tennessee, and Frank of Georgia; 2 sisters, Bertha Davis and Anavee Smith, both of Tennessee; 25 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-greatgrandchildren

.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday from the Gladwin Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 9-6/1995 Column – 1 Page – 6.


ROBERT LEE LOCKE (18 MAY 1900 - 12 AUG 1900)

ELIJAH E. LOUCHART (9 SEP 1987 - 2 JAN 2000)

Elijah E. Louchart, 12, of Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin.

Born Sept. 9, 1987 in Flint, he lived in Gladwin County three years and previously lived in Burt. He was a student.

Surviving are his parents, Ricky and Teresa Louchart of Gladwin; one brother, Nathan of Gladwin; two sisters, Shianne of Gladwin, and Jeniffer of Ithaca; grandparents, Ed and Nola Clark of Midland, and Jerry and Shirley Louchart of Montrose; special cousins, Ricky and Sarah Savannah; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Paul Kile and Rev. Larry Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin.

Visitation will be today (Wednesday) 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the family.

M'S

 

BILLY R. MACKLEM (1937 - ?) m. 11 Jul 1977, s/w Marilyn K.


MARILYN K. (ALDRICH) MACKLEM (24 FEB 1941 - 6 AUG 1998) m. 11 Jul 1977, s/w Billy R.

MARILYN MACKLEM

Marilyn K. Macklem, 57, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998 at her home. Born Feb. 24, 1941 in Lyons, she was the daughter of Howard and Bessie Winwright  Aldrich. Marilyn married Billy Macklem, July 11, 1977 in Clare, and moved to Gladwin that same year. She was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church.

Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Anthony and wife Deb Berthiaume of Harrison, and Michael and wife Ranee Berthiaume of Gladwin; one daughter, Susan and husband Scott Friesen of Gladwin; her father, Howard Aldrich of Beaverton; her mother-in-law, Alice Macklem of Gladwin; three brothers, Steve and wife Ruth Aldrich of Hope, Mike and wife Laura Aldrich of Gladwin, and Jim and wife Judy Aldrich of Farwell; two sisters, Pat and husband La Verne Simons of Tennessee, and Joann and husband Bill McCulloch of Beaverton; and 11 grandchildren.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin Pastor Dave Mead officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mid Michigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 8-12/1998 Column – 5 Page – 2.


NANCY (REID) MALCOLM (1869 - 1898) Wife of Herbert Malcolm

PASSED AWAY.

BURNING SUSTAINED BY MRS. H. MALCOLM RESULTS FATALLY.

Nancy, wife of Herbert Malcolm, of Grout, died Sunday morning from effects of burns sustained, noted in last issue of Record. The burning occurred Thursday of last week, and she was an intense sufferer from that time until her death. Fire caught in the rear of her dress from a cook stove, and had got well under way before being discovered. In her fright the fire could not be put out to save her from being badly burned.

Nancy was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid, of Grout township. She was 27 years and 5 months old. Two small children are left to mourn the loss of a mother. Funeral services were held at the schoolhouse in district No. 1, Grout, Monday, and were largely attended. An excellent sermon was preached by Rev. J. Bartholomew. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1898 Column - 4 Page - 5

CHARLES MANWARING (15 AUG 1896 - 15 AUG 1967) (husband of Ethel L.)

ILLNESS FATAL TO C. E. MANWARING

   Charles E. Manwaring, 71, of Hamilton Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, following an illness of several months. A retired farmer, he was born in Grout Township Aug. 15, 1896 and had lived his lifetime in Gladwin and Clare Counties. He and the former Ethel Skeels were married in Harrison June 21, 1922.

   Survivors include his wife, Ethel; a step-son, Louis Skeels of Romulus; a step-daughter, Mrs. Gurnith Price of Lansing; a brother, Edwin Manwaring, Otter Lake; and a sister, Mrs. Ida Nickert of Millington; several grandchildren and one great grandchild.

   Services will be held at the Miner Chapel Friday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-16/1967 Column - 5 Page - 1

ETHEL L. MANWARING (22 SEP 1894 - 11 JUNE 1976) (wife of Charles E.)

Ethel Manwaring, 82, of Delton, died Friday morning, June 11, at the Provincial House Nursing Home in Hastings. Born in Jackson on October 22, 1894, she moved to Hamilton Township in Clare County as a child and stayed until 1968 when she moved to Delton to live with her daughter. She spent the last year in the nursing home. Mrs. Manwaring was married to Charles Manwaring in Harrison on June 21, 1922. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1967.

   Surviving are a son, Lewis Skeels of Harrison; one daughter, Mrs. Gurnith Crawford of Delton; a sister, Mrs. Doris Muma of Harrison; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were held Monday from the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating. Burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1976 Column - 7 Page - 2

JAMES N. MANWARING (17 DEC 1859 - 18 NOV 1918) (husband of Anna)

James N. Manwaring of Hamilton township, dropped dead Monday afternoon, Nov. 18, at 2:30, while bidding at the auction sale of Harry Watson at Smith Creek. He was born Dec. 17, 1859, in Genesee county, Michigan, and was aged 58 years, 11 months. He came to Gladwin county in the fall of 1886. About a year ago he moved into Clare county.

   He was married to Anna Reid on June 17, 1895, and was the father of four children, Charles E., Eddie and Ida May at home, and Joseph F., who is in the United States navy.

   Besides the immediate family he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Grace C. Dowling of Grout township and Mrs. Ida May Neidham of Chicago. Services were held at the home on Thursday, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Burial in South Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-21/1918 Column - 4 Page - 4

JEREMY JASON MARTINSON (23 JUNE 1976 - 23 JUNE 1976)


MILDRED M. (MCALISTER) MAYNARD (8 JAN 1916 - 15 OCT 1998) God Love It, Love Greg &

Missy

 

MILDRED M. MAYNARD

 

Mildred M. Maynard, 82, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at the Mid Michigan

Regional Medical Center- Gladwin. Born January 8, 1916 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Carver McAlister.

 

She married Reuel A. Maynard Oct. 28, 1955. He died in 1984. They came to Gladwin in 1983 from Florida. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #84, White Clover Chapter, Gladwin. She married Alvin Wright in 1933. He died in 1984.

 

Mildred is survived by four daughters, Margaret Miller of Detroit, Catherine Zmich of Gladwin, Theresa Webb of Westland, and Ruella Collis of Westland; her brother, Donald Brennecke of McClenny, Fla.; 22 grand children; 31 great grand children; and one great great grand child. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, one great grand daughter and two brothers.

 

Services were held Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. An Eastern Star service was held Friday

evening at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1998 Column – 3 Page – 2.


CHESTER W. MCCULLOCH (21 DEC 1900 - 27 OCT 1972)

 

Chester W. McCulloch died suddenly of heart failure at the Midland Hospital, October 27, at the age of 71. He was born in Grout Township, on December 21, 1900, the son of the late Willis and Sadie McCulloch. A veteran of World War II, he participated in the Battle of the Bulge, being with 3810 Quartermaster Truck Company which furnished all the supplies for the 82nd Airborne Division. Later his company was transferred to the First Division of the Infantry going into France. He earned and was awarded five of the six battle stars given for the European Theatre. He was a member of the Cass City VFW.

   Mr. McCulloch spent most of his life in Fresno, Bakersfield and San Francisco, Calif. In 1950 he came to Michigan working for 15 years for the Parrott Ice Cream Company and the last three years he spent in the Town and Country Nursing Home in Midland.

   Surviving are his sister, Mrs. R. S. Whitehead (Ida), and brother Willis H. McCulloch Jr.  Rites were held October 30, at the Hall Funeral Home with services by Rev. Roger J. Browne of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton. Burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1972 Column - 2 Page - 2

VIRGINIA MAY (EVANS) MCCULLOCH (3 FEB 1913 – 28 FEB 2010) m. 12 Jun 1932, s/w Willis H.

Virginia May McCulloch, 97, of Beaverton went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late ACP and Edna (Walke) Evans.

Virginia was born in Union Co., Ohio on Feb. 3, 1913, and moved to the Village of Lyle in Gladwin County with her family in 1915. Virginia married Willis H. McCulloch II, on June 12, 1932 at the home of her parents on Lyle Road. She worked alongside of her beloved husband, farming and raising their seven children on the family Centennial farm, before he preceded her to Heaven on Dec. 31, 1987.

This beautiful matriarch of one of the oldest families in Gladwin County, is survived by her sons, Joseph P. (Sue) of Beaverton, Larry S. (Jo Ann) of Alden, Jerry E. (Roberta) of Stockton, California, Dick C. (Lois) of Harrison, Willis H. III (Joann), James Douglas, both of Beaverton; and daughter, Candace Jo of Beaverton.

She loved baking cookies and creating numerous memories with her 72 grandchildren, of which there are 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, including 10 sets of five generation continuing legacies.

Virginia was one of the first female Letter Carriers in Gladwin County, and an Avon Representative for many years. Then in 1969, she attended college to become a Hearing Technician and worked for the Central Michigan Health Department until her retirement.

In addition to being an active lifetime member of the Methodist Church, Virginia enjoyed numerous activities including gardening, quilting, crocheting, playing cards, bird-watching, and cross-country skiing, which she did as recently as last winter. She was a wonderful, fun-loving woman, who dearly loved her ever-growing family, shared her warmth and the strong strength of her faith with her family and friends, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Per the request of Virginia, cremation has taken place, and plans for a memorial service are pending. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Beaverton Methodist Church, Hospice of Gladwin County, or the American Cancer Society.

WILLIS H. MCCULLOCH (21 OCT 1911 - 31 DEC 1988) m. 12 Jun 1932, s/w Virginia M.

Willis H. McCulloch, 76, of 2931 McCulloch Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, Dec. 31, at his home after a short illness. Born in Beaverton, Oct. 27, 1911, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. McCulloch was a retired electrician from Brown Machine and a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church. Mr. McCulloch and the former Virginia Evans were married June 12, 1932, in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 6 sons, Joseph and Willis Jr. of Beaverton, Jerry of Stockton, Calif., Larry of Alden, Dick of Harrison and James "Doug" of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one daughter, Candace of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Ida Whitehead of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beaverton United Methodist Church, the Michigan Heart Fund or the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1988 Column - 5 Page - 2

VIOLET RUTH MCGUIRE (1892 - 1969)

PHOEBE F. (BURKETT) OGG - MCKIMMY (3 APRIL 1909 - 20 DEC 1997) s/w Ewin S.

Phoebe F. McKimmy, 88, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born April 3, 1909 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Walter and Margaret Kilbride Burket. Phoebe married Ed Ogg, Jan. 23, 1947 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1978. She then married Ottamar McKimmy, Jan. 19, 1979 and he preceded her in death in March 1994. She was a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church.

     Surviving are 11 stepchildren; one half-brother, George and wife Wilda Rowley of Gladwin; two sisters, Julia and husband Mike Kent of Beaverton; and Lottie McKimmy of Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Golay officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Gladwin County Record 12-24/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2

CORDIA BELL (WITAKER) MEADOWS (20 APRIL 1908 - 1 JAN 2004)

Cordia B. Meadows, 95, of Beaverton passed away Jan. 1, 2004 at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin after a long illness. She was born April 20, 1908 to Harm and Maude Mae (McCurdy) Witaker in Birdsville, Kentucky. She married the late John Ellis Meadows on Oct. 22, 1938 in Warren. He preceded her in death in 1955. She is survived by her two daughters: Margaret (Norb) Brozowski of Centerline, and Gerry (Ray) Strunk of Beaverton; 18 grandchildren, numerous Great-grandchildren and Great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband; son, Jack Meadows; daughter, Pat Parker.

Funeral Services were held Jan. 5, 2004 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Jim Walters officiating. A burial following the service took place at Grout Township Cemetery.

FRANZ MEIHOFER (20 JAN 1900 - JAN 1984) s/w Marie


MARIE MEIHOFER (19 OCT 1903 - NOV 1986) s/w Franz


DAVID E. MIELKE (28 NOV 1938 - 21 DEC 1990)

 

DAVID MIELKE

 

David E. Mielke, 52, of 11097 E. Monroe Kd., Giadwin, died Friday, Dec. 21, 1990, at his home after a long illness. Born in Arthur Township, Nov. 28, 1938, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Mielke was a driver for Short Freight Line and farmed. He was a member of Christ The King

Lutheran Church and had been under the care of Hospice of Gladwin County.

Mr. Mielke and the former Elizabeth Bauer were married Oct. 18, 1958, in Clare County. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son. Alan of Giadwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. John (Lorie) Coates of Arlington Hts., Ill. and Cindy of Gladwin; his father. Oswald Mielke of Gladwin; one brother, Larry of Gladwin; a sister. Mrs. Lois Garver of Cadillac; and 2 grandchildren.

 

Services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. from Christ The King Lutheran Church. The Rev. Roger

Hardy officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church "buildings fund or  the Hospice of Gladwin County. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1990 Column – 3 Page – 2.

DONALD G. MIELKE (22 NOV 1935 - 7 MAY 1966)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO DONALD MIELKE

 

   Donald G. Mielke, 30, of Flint, died in Hurley Hospital Saturday after a long illness. Born in Clare County on Nov. 22, 1935, he was employed at Fisher Body II. Mr. Mielke was a veteran and had resided in Flint for 10 years. He married the former Janet K. Edick, in Gladwin on Nov. 7, 1959.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Gary Lee, at home; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Mielke, of Clare County; three brothers, Harold, Roger and Richard, of Clare County; and one sister, Mrs. Barbara Vincent, of Flint. His father, Gary, preceded him in death in February 1966. Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Norman Maas, of St. Louis, officiated and burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record date 05-11/1966 Column - 1 Page - 1

GARRY MIELKE (9 MAY 1907 – 9 FEB 1966)

Garry Mielke

Buried Saturday Rites were held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Garry Mielke, 58, of Arthur Township, Clare County, who died last Wednesday morning in Flint after a three month illness.

Born in Clare County on May 9, 1907, he was employed by Fisher Body No. 2, as a painter. Mr. Mielke married the former Ruby Conner on April 12, 1930, in Clare.

He is survived by his wife, four sons, Harold, of Clare County, Donald, of Flint, Roger, of Clare and Richard, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Vincent, of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Von Linsowe, of Flint, and Mrs. William Block, of Detroit; and 10 grandchildren. The Rev. Maas, of St. Louis officiated and burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 2-16/1966 Column – 1 Page – 1.


IRENE D. MIELKE (1921 - 1982) m. 18 Sep 1937, s/w Oswald O.

LOIS ANN MIELKE (5 DEC 1932 - 7 JAN 1933)

Lois Ann Mielke was born Dec. 5, 1932, and departed this life Jan. 7, 1933, at the age of one month and two days. She leaves to mourn her loss one brother, Harold, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Mielke, grandparents and other relatives.

Sleep on in thy beauty,

Thou sweet angel child,

By sorrow unlighted,

By sin undefiled.

Like the dove to the ark,

Thou hast flown to thy rest,

From the wild sea of strife,

To the home of the blest. Gladwin County Record 01-19/1933 Column- 6 Page - 1

OSWALD O. MIELKE (28 FEB 1911 - 17 AUG 1996) m. 18 Sep 1937, s/w Irene D.

OSWALD O. MIELKE

Oswald O. Mielke, 85, of Clare County, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996 at his home following a short illness. Born Feb. 28, 1911 in Clare County, he had been employed by Dow Chemical in Midland until 1976 when he retired after 20 years of service. He was also a lifetime farmer.

Mr. Mielke married the former Irene Conner Sept. 18, 1937 in Clare. She preceded him in death in 1982. Surviving are one son, Larry and wife Nancy of Gladwin; one daughter, Lois and husband Thomas Garver of Cadillac; 2 sisters, Irma Phelts of Mt. Pleasant, and Evelyn Tuck of Gladwin; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David in 1990; 4 brothers; and one sister.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the St. John Evangelical Church in Gladwin. Pastor Timothy Peterson officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements were handled by the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 8-21/1996 Column – 4 Page – 9.


ROSEMARY MIELKE (? - 1945)


RUBY L. (CONNER) MIELKE (8 AUG 1912 – 28 MAY 1987)

RUBY MIELKE

Ruby L. Mielke, 74, of 660 S. Bailey Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, May 28, in the Clare Nursing Home following a short illness.

Born in Arthur Township, Aug. 8, 1912, she was a lifetime resident of Clare County. Mrs. Mielke operated the family farm and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. The former Ruby Conner was married to Garry Mielke on April 12,1930 in Clare. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1966.

Surviving are 2 sons, Harold and Richard, both of Arthur Township; a daughter, Barbara Fain of Swartz Creek; a sister, Ruth Huggard of Midland; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by 2 sons, Donald, May 9, 1966 and Roger, Aug. 8, 1984 and 2 daughters, Rosemary in 1945 and Lois Ann in 1933.

Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. David Haag officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-3/1987 Column – 3 Page – 2.


RUTH LOUISE MIELKE (27 DEC 1990 - 28 DEC 1990)

RUTH MIELKE

Infant Ruth Louise Mielke of 7227 Standard St., Centerline, died Friday, Dec. 28, 1990, in Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Thursday, Dec. 27. She was born in Beaumont Hospital, Thursday, Dec. 27, 1990.

Surviving are her parents. Dean and Heidi Mielke of Centerline; a sister, Rachel, at home; and her grandparents. Harold and Lyla Mielke of Gladwin and Francis and Victoria Wood of East Detroit.

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Allen Tetzlaff officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-2/1991 Column – 3 Page – 2.


JACK F. MILLER (4 DEC 1911 - 30 SEP 1991) s/w Madeline C.

JACK MILLER

Jack Miller, 79, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Monday, Sept. 30, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a short illness. Born in Harbor Beach, Dec. 4, 1911, he moved to Gladwin County in October 1966 from Hazel Park. Mr. Miller was a welder for Linabery Products in Gladwin and retired in 1974. He was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God Church.

Mr. Miller and the former Madeline Covill were married May 2, 1966, in Troy. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Jack Jr. of Clawson; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Nancy) Daugherty of Harrison, Mrs. Raymond (Jacquie) Wargo of Gladwin and Linda Augsburger of Sterling Heights; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Cremation followed the service. Gladwin County Record dated 10-2/1991 Column – 2 Page – 2.


MADELINE (COVILL) MILLER (1920 - ?) s/w Jack F.

CHARLES E. MILLS (24 OCT 1924 - 27 AUG 2000) s/w Sarah M.

Charles E. Mills, 87, of Gladwin, went to be with his Lord Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000. Born Oct. 24, 1912, he was the oldest son of John and Bertha Mills. Charles married Sarah Mae Farling, July 29, 1955. He owned and operated Victory Oil Company for 30 years, retiring in 1975. During World War II, he served his country as a member of the U.S. Army

He as an active member of the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher, board member, usher, and greeter. For several years, he attended and helped establish the Albright Shores Assembly of God Church, where he also served in many capacities.

Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Melonie and husband Allan Rosenbrock of Saginaw, Sharla and husband Lee Diesing of New Haven; two sisters, Helen Moulton of Boyne City and Zella Wight of Grand Ledge; and one grandchild, Stephanie Rosenbrock. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Francis.

A remembrance service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Assembly of God Church, Gladwin, with Pastors Donald Potter and Donald Roberts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, Living Hope Assembly of God Church, or Gideons International. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements

ELIZABETH MILLS (28 JAN 1853 – 8 AUG 1898) Wife of I. Mills

The funeral services of Elizabeth Mills, wife of Isaac Mills, of Grout township, were held Sunday afternoon in the Grout school house, Rev. U. E. Partridge officiating. Her death occured at her home last Saturday morning, she being 45 years, 6 months and 11 days old. Eight children survive her, one daughter being married, and living at Pinconning, and a son who has been in the upper peninsula for some time. Mrs. Mills came with her husband to Gladwin county nine years ago, and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew her. Her death leaves a family of small children sadly bereaved in that they must miss the tender care of a mother's love. Gladwin County Record dated 08-12/1898 Column - 5 Page - 5


JOHN FRANCIS MILLS (5 JUNE 1915 - 22 FEB 1995) m. 18 Jan 1955, s/w Thelma M.

JOHN (FRANCIS) MILLS

John (Francis) Mills, 79. Of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1995 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center – Midland following a long illness. Born June 5, 1915 in Gladwin, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin.

Mr. Mills farmed and was employed at Magline in Standish until he retired in 1990 after many years of service. He married the former Thelma Inman Jan. 18, 1955 in Standish. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Jack and Janet of East Tawas, Timothy of Louisiana, and Tony and wife Sylvia; one brother, Charles of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Helen Moulton of Boyne City, and Zella Wright of Grand Ledge; and 2 grandchildren.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with Pastor Dennis Feuerstein officiating. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 3-1/1995 Column – 2 Page – 6.


MARY L. MILLS (? - 21 DEC 1821) Aged 33 years, Wife of G. P. Mills

SARAH MAE (FARLING) MILLS (7 DEC 1923 - 26 FEB 2005) s/w Charles E.

Sarah Mae Mills, 81, of New Baltimore, formerly of Gladwin, passed away Feb. 26, 2005 at her daughter’s home in New Haven, Michigan. She was born Dec. 7, 1923 to Harry and Martha (Zimmer) Farling of Gladwin. She married Charles E. Mills in Gladwin on July 29, 1955; he died in 2000. Sarah lived in Gladwin County most of her life. She worked with her husband at Victory Oil Company in Gladwin and also worked part time at Lyle’s Flowers. She attended Assembly of God Church in Gladwin.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharla (Lee) Diesing of New Haven, and Melonie (Allan) Rosenbrock of Saginaw; one granddaughter, Stephanie Rosenbrock of Walled Lake; one Great grandchild, Christian of Walled Lake; one brother, Walter Farling of Gladwin; and three sisters-in-law, Vera Farling of Gladwin, Helen Moulton of Boyne City, and Zella Wight of Lansing. Sarah was predeceased by her parents, and her brother, Lawrence Farling.

Funeral services will be held March 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Assembly of God Church in Gladwin. Pastor Lee Granada and Pastor Brad Withrow will officiate. Visitation will be March 2 from 2-9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar Ave. in Gladwin. Burial will be at Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin.

THELMA M. (INMAN) MILLS (10 JUNE 1927 - 15 AUG 1998) m. 18 Jan 1955, s/w John F.

THELMA MILLS

Thelma Mills,71, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998 at Iosco County Medical Care Facility in Tawas after a long illness.

Born June 10, 1927 in Flint, she lived in Gladwin County her entire life. She was a homemaker. Thelma married John Mills, Jan. 18, 1955 in Standish. He preceded her in death in 1995.

She is survived by three sons, Jack and wife Janet of E. Tawas, Timothy of Louisiana, and Tony and wife Sylvia of Mexico; and three grandsons, Daniel, Adam and Travis Mills.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Pastor Dennis Feuerstein officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hospice in Tawas. Gladwin County Record dated 8-19/1998 Column – 2 Page – 2.

CHARLES I. MITCHELL (1 JUNE 1895 - 26 JULY 1964)

RITES TODAY FOR GROUT MAN

 

   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) from the Hall Funeral Home for Charles Mitchell, 69, of Grout Township, who died Sunday after a short illness. Born in Beaverton on June 1, 1895, he was employed in farming. After several years in Detroit he moved back to Gladwin County seven years ago. Mr. Mitchell was a World War I veteran. He was married to the former Ruvena Geer. She preceded him in death in 1926.

   Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Alberta Ulch, of Highwood Road, Mrs. Ida Hendricks, Bowling Green, Ind., Mrs. Myrtle Martin, Wilmington, Calif., Mrs. Doris Johnson, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Verna Jean Harsch, of Pontiac; two brothers, Charles and Warrne Campbell, of Dearborn; one sister, Mrs. Iva Bassett, of Florida; 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

JAMES R. MONROE (20 JULY 1960 - 15 AUG 1999)

 

JAMES R. MONROE (FOY)

 

James R. Monroe (Foy), 39, died, following a stroke, Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at Bay

Medical in Bay City. Born July 20, 1960 in Saginaw, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

 

JR graduated from Gladwin High School in 1979 and Central Michigan University in 1992 with a bachelors of science degree in history and geography. He recently completed a course in urban planning at CMU and had started an internship at the Bay City Planning Commission. Upon completion of the internship, he was seeking employment as a city planner.

 

Among his many interests were Celtic/Galic history, culture and language; travel; reading; and long walks in the fields and woods surrounding his home. He proudly served his country for eight years in the U.S. Army as a tow gunner in Germany and Hawaii, after which he continued to serve in the Army National Guard/Reserve.

 

JR is survived by his mother, Joy Monroe of Beaverton; one sister, Catherine Thorington. (Foy) and husband Bill of Beaverton; two brothers, Michael and wife Kelly Foy of Grand Ledge, and Robert Foy of Gladwin; four nephews; and one niece. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed as long as the sun rises and sets, by his family and friends.

 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Brown and Rev. David Winters officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home tomorrow (Thursday) from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Right to Life. Gladwin County Record dated 8-18/1999 Column – 1 Page – 2.

 

FRED B. MOODY (5 MAY 1921 - 26 JUNE 2001)

 

   Fred B. Moody, 80, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born May 5, 1921 in Flint, he was the son of Marion and Mary Moody. He lived in Gladwin County since March of this year and previously lived in Jamestown, Tenn. Fred married Juana (Strunk), March 8, 2001 in Huntsville, Tenn.

He was a car salesman for Moody’s in Jamestown, Tenn., retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Grace Bible Church in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Rondal and wife Geraldine, and Larry and wife Mary, all of Jamestown, Tenn., and Darrell and wife Norma of Nashville, Tenn.; one daughter, Sharon and husband Clarence Garrett of Jamestown, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepsons, Jerry Moody of Beaverton and Donald Wayne Moody of Jamestown, Tenn; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, in November 2000; his parents; and three brothers.

   Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Grace Bible Church in Beaverton with Pastor Jim Walters officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 07-04/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2  

 

MARTHA ANN (TRIMBLE) MORABITO (5 DEC 1941 - 1 NOV 1996)

 

MARTHA MORABITO

 

Martha Morabito, 54, of Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 1, 1996 at her home, following a long illness.

Born Dec. 5, 1941 in Detroit she was a resident of Gladwin since 1992 when she moved from

Melvindale. The former Martha Trimble married Joseph Morabito June 2, 1962 in Melvindale. She was a member of the Conquering Faith Family Church in Gladwin, and American Legion

Auxiliary Post 472 of Melvindale.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Debra and husband Mark Cazabon of

South Gate and Terry and husband Edward Jenks of Gladwin; her mother, Ruth Trimble of

Gladwin; and 6 grandchildren.

 

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday from the Conquering Faith Family Church,

Gladwin. Arrangements are being handled by the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Those planning

an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Mid Michigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 11-6/1996 Column – 3 Page – 7.

 

JAMES BURLEY MUMA (17 MARCH 1862 - 25 OCT 1917)

 

MUMA---James Burley Muma died at his home in Sage township, October 25, 1917, from an attack of bronchitis and asthma. He was born in Ontario, March 17, 1862 and was one of Gladwin's pioneer residents and farmers. Services were held at the Grout Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.H. Cornelius, followed by interment in Grout cemetery. (Was not in the newspaper. James Burley Muma is survived by his wife Emeline Sersaw, who he married on September 17, 1906 in Harrison, Clare Co., MI. Also his children, Thomas, Donald, Hilda, Martha, and Geneva Grace.)

 

THOMAS MUMA (24 FEB 1832 - 31 DEC 1901) Aged 72 years (husband of Tressa)

TRESSA (HODGES) MUMA (13 DEC 1834 - 27 DEC 1909) Aged 78 years (wife of Thomas)

Mrs. Tressa Muma died Monday of senility at her home in Grout. She was born in Canada, Dec. 13, 1834, and was 75 years and 13 days old. She was a resident of Gladwin county many years. She was a member of the Free Methodist church. Services were conducted by Rev. William Rumley at the residence at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, followed by interment inn Grout township cemetery. Her husband, Thomas Muma, died eight years ago, and is interred in Grout township cemetery. She is survived by six sons. Gladwin County Record dated 12-30/1909 Column - 6 Page - 1

HENRY MUNSON (? - ?) (no dates)


HARRY L. MYERS (20 AUG 1914 - ?) s/w Ida M.


IDA M. MYERS (14 SEP 1914 - 16 JUNE 2002) s/w Harry L.

 

N'S

 

LUELLA M. (SEAMAN) NEARING (1932 - ?) s/w Wayne F.


WAYNE F. NEARING (1931 - ?) s/w Luella M.

 

CHARLES WILLIAM NORTON (1875 - 1948) s/w Florence

 

LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO C. W. NORTON

 

Charles William Norton, 72, died at his home in Grout township this morning, Wednesday, after an illness of several years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home with burial in the Grout cemetery. The Rev. John Scott, pastor of the Grout Methodist Church will officiate.

 

Mrs. Norton was born on September 6, 1875 in Sanilac county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Norton. He was married to Miss Florence Matthews on Feb ruary 20, 1895 in Falmouth. The Norton's moved to Gladwin 36 years ago and have operated a farm in Grout township since that time.

 

Surviving besides his wife, are two sons, James Norton of Birch Run and Chestly J. Norton of Fostoria, Michigan; one daughter Mrs Ethel Brant of Gladwin; also 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. One son, Gerald preceded his father in death in 1937. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1948 Column - 3 Page - 1.


ELIZABETH ANN NORTON (8 MARCH 1854 - 1 JULY 1898)

 

Elizabeth Ann Norton was born in Canada March 8, 1854, and died in Grout July 1,1898, aged 44 years, 3 months, 23 days. Funeral services were held Sunday, Rev. U. E. Partridge, of this city, officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 7-8/1898 Column – 3 Page – 4.


FLORENCE MAE (MATTHEWS) NORTON (26 JUNE 1878 – 2 FEB 1957) s/w William

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. NORTON

 

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Florence Mae Norton, 78, who died Saturday after an illness of one year.She had been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Burial was in Grout cemetery, with the Rev. Roy Arnold of Flint as officiating clergyman. Mrs. Norton was born in Canada on June 26, 1878, the daughter of Jane and George Matthews. On February 19, 1894, she was married to William Norton in Falmouth, Michigan, who preceded her in death in 1948.

 

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Brant of Gladwin; two sons, James of Birch Run and Chester of Otter Lake; 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. One son, Gerald, is deceased. One sister, Mrs. Ada Bradley of Vernon, and one brother, James Matthews of Kalkaska, survive. Gladwin County Record dated 02-06/1957 Column - 7 Page - 1.


GERALD G. NORTON (1902 – 25 SEP 1937) s/w Freida

 

GERALD G. NORTON DIES IN SANITARIUM SUNDAY

 

Services were held at the Ross-Hall Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon for Gerald G. Norton of Flint, conducted by Rev. Charles H. Wood. Burial was at the Grout cemetery.

 

Mr. Norton died Sunday, September 25, at the Pontiac Sanitarium following an operation. He was 35 years old and his home was at Flint.

 

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Norton, of Sage township, and son, Leslie George, 12 years old; two brothers and one sister, Chester and James Norton and Mrs. Ethel Cole of Flint.

 

Pall bearers were Gordon Willford, Cary Bowen and Roy Watson of Sage township, Curtis Bradley and Ray Bowen of Detroit and Justin Bauserman of Flint. A large number of friends came from Flint for the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 9-29/1937 Column – 2 Page – 1.

JOSEPH NORTON (27 APRIL 1847 - 23 OCT 1915)

 

   NORTON.--Joseph Norton was born April 27, 1847, in Sanilac county, this state, and died Oct. 23, 1915, at the home of his son, William Norton of Sage township. He suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday morning, from which there was no help. Mr. Norton was married to Elizabeth Maxwell of Sanilac county, Oct. 2, 1872. To this union were born six children, four of whom have passed to the great beyond, and Mrs. Norton having gone to her reward July 17, 1898.

   He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. Hiram Hall of Grout township and one son, William Norton of Sage township, besides friends and neighbors, who will miss him in the daily walk of life. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius at 2 o'clock Monday from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hall, with interment in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-28/1915 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

 

O'S

 

EDWIN STEVEN OGG (11 DEC 1897 - 19 FEB 1978) s/w Phoebe

Edwin S. Ogg, 80, of 544 S. M-18, Gladwin, died Sunday February 19, at the Clare Nursing Home. Born in Gladwin Township December 11, 1897, he was the son of William and Mary Robinson Ogg. He had spent most of his life in farming in Grout Township and later worked a number of years for Huber's Dairy. Mr. Ogg and the former Phoebe Burket were married June 23, 1947 in Beaverton, and she survives him.

     Other survivors are 2 sons, Wayne of Gladwin, and Clare of Midland; 3 daughters, Mrs. Irwin (Faye) Raven of Birmingham, Mrs. Mary Lopilato of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Magaret Brubaker of Clare; one brother, James Ogg of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Mrs. Blanch Foor, Mrs. Fern Chatterton and Mrs. Sadie Walker, all of Gladwin, and Mrs. Ellen Burgess of Beaverton; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

     Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from Matthews Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Locher officiating. Burial was in Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-22/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

EVELYN E. (FRUCHEY) OVERFIELD (1927 - ?) s/w Leo A.

LEO A. OVERFIELD (15 OCT 1910 - 15 AUG 1983) s/w Evelyn E.

 

Leo A. Overfield, 72, of 8972 Howard Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Aug. 15, in St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw. Born in Lawrenceville, Ill., on October 15, 1910, he was a boilermaker and retired in 1971. Mr. Overfield came to Gladwin County 28 years ago. He was married to the former Evelyn Fruchey on April 4, 1947, in Harrison.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Terry of Beaverton, and Robert of Fayetteville, N.C.; 2 brothers, Floyd and Glen; one sister, Mrs. Florence Haught; 2 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-17/1983 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

P'S

 

ALBERT W. PARKER (16 JAN 1887 - JUNE 1967) s/w Wilma L.


DOROTHY MAE PARKER (1923 - 1923)


HAROLD A. PARKER (25 OCT 1918 - 15 APRIL 1988)

 

JOHN G. PARKER (3 JULY 1874 – 16 APR 1939)

 

JOHN PARKER DIES OF HEART ATTACK

 

A sudden heart attack was fatal to John G. Parker, 64, Gladwin township supervisor, who died at his Gladwin township home Sunday. Mr. Parker appeared to be in the best of health while in Gladwin for the four-day April session of the Board of Supervisors last week.

 

Born in Huron county, July 3, 1874, he later moved to Grout township of Gladwin county and worked in the lumber woods in this locality for several years. In 1897 he was married to Miss Minnie Brown who died six years later leaving him with one child, Inez Mae, who succumbed in 1936. In 1908 he married Mrs. Nellie Gustin who now survives.

 

The Parkers moved to Grout township to Clare in 1932 and Mr. Parker became representative for a national clothing concern. Later they moved to Pontiac where he was employed at the State Hospital. They returned to Gladwin township several years ago and have been operating a gas station and grocery store there.

 

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Clifford; a step-son, Harry Gustin, of Flint; a brother, Oscar Parker, of Elkton, and seven grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Rogers Funeral Home. The Rev. Karl H. Keefer officiated and burial was in the Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 4-19/1939 Column – 7 Page -1.

 

LYLE G. PARKER (7 SEP 1925 - 27 FEB 1995) m. 10 Oct 1951, s/w Vera A.

 

LYLE G. PARKER

 

Lyle G. Parker, 69, of Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 27, 1995 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home.

Born Sept. 7, 1925 in Gladwin County, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Mr. Parker retired from Dow Chemical in 1983 and he also farmed in Gladwin County.

 

He married the former Vera Councell Oct. 10,1951 in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 daughters, Sandra and husband Clark Wentz of Beaverton, Peggy and husband Dan Rowley, Kathy and husband Mark Endert, and Lisa and husband Tom Largent, all of Gladwin; one brother, Clarence of Gladwin; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne.

 

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Deane Wyllys and the Rev. Jack Metzler officiating. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday). Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Athletic Association or the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Gladwin County Record dated 3-1/1995 Column – 1 Page – 6.


VERA A. (COUNCELL) PARKER (1932 - ?) m. 10 Oct 1951, s/w Lyle G.


WILMA L. (TREGO) PARKER (16 DEC 1897 - 26 JAN 1992) s/w Albert W.

 

WILMA PARKER

 

Mrs. Wilma L. Parker, 94, of 3549 W. Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1897, she moved to Gladwin County in 1906. Before her health became bad she was active in the Gladwin County Home Extension and the Hope Circle of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church.

 

The former Wilma Trego, she was married to Albert Parker on Dec. 23, 1915, in Gladwin. He

preceded her in death, July 14, 1967. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Donna Lee) Lowe of Flint; 2 sons, Walter of Gladwin and Curtis of Bradley, Calif.; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold on April 15, 1980 and a daughter, Mrs. Lela Grove in July 1968.

 

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-29/1992 Column – 2 Page – 2.

TEHRA M. PARTAKA (16 JAN 1983 - 3 FEB 2004) s/w Adam D. Cotton, To be wed, 22 Jan 2005


Tehra Marie Partaka, Miss. Partaka, age 21, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 03, 2004 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Midland on Jan. 16, 1983 to Greg and Melissa (Wainright) Partaka. Tehra and her fiance, Adam Cotton were planning on being married on Jan. 22, 2005. She was a 2001 graduate of Gladwin High School where she was nominated twice for homecoming court and currently attended Saginaw Valley University majoring in teaching. She loved cross-country and scrap booking. She was involved in the YES Corp and was a Creative Memories Consultant. Tehra worked for Ace Hardware and then at National City Bank.

Surviving besides her parents, Greg and Missy, are two sisters, Danielle and Chelsea Partaka; her grandparents, William Wainright and Robert and Catherine Zmich all of Gladwin; Great-grandparents, Donald and Marian Wangerow and Marion Wainright; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Kay Wainright in July of 2003 and her grandfather, Leonard Partaka.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Chappel and Rev. Deane Wyllys presiding. Burial was in Butman Township Cemetery. The family requests memorials to the Tehra Partaka Memorial Scholarship for teaching. The Sisson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

ERICA LEE PECK (1971 - 1976) Daughter


LYNN H. PECK (15 MAY 1903 - 7 SEP 1989) s/w Marguerite

 

LYNN PECK

 

Lynn H. Peck, 86, of 1643 Oakwood Dr., Gladwin, died Thursday, Sept. 7,1989, in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after an illness of 3 months.

 

Born in Dryden, May 15,1903, he moved to Gladwin County in 1975 from Dryden. Mr. Peck was a

retired farmer. Mr. Peek and the former Marguerite Stocker were married in 1924 in Dryden. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Norman of Gladwin and Richard of Genoa City, Wise; one daughter, Marilyn Shewmake of Ellaville, Ga.; one brother, Nelson of Wisc; 2 sisters, Jean Wells and Irene Powers of Alabama; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

 

Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 9-13/1989 Column – 3 Page - 2


MARGUERITE (STOCKER) PECK (1907 - 1999) s/w Lynn H.


ANTHONY RICHARD PERO (14 JUNE 1993 - 14 JUNE 1993) Our little one, Richard Pero, Charlene Loar

 

Anthony Richard Pero, infant son of Richard Pero and Charlene Loar of Beaverton, was dead at birth Monday, June 14. 1993, at Saginaw General Hospital.

 

Besides the parents, survivors include, the grandparents, Thomas and Sylvia Pero and Larry and Pat Loar, all of Beaverton; and several aunts and uncles.

 

Rites will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with burial in the Grout Townshp Cemetery. Visitation is after 10:30 a.m. Friday. Gladwin County Record dated 6-16/1993 Column – 4 Page – 2.


WINNIFRED J. POTTER, JR (28 JULY 1915 - 9 JULY 1999)
 

WILLIAM PRIEST (16 APRIL 1825 - 19 MAY 1911)

 

AT A RIPE AGE IS CALLED TO HIS LONG HOME

 

   William Pries died at his home in Grout, May 19, 1911, aged 86 years, 1 month and 3 days, death resulting from diseases incident to old age. Mr. Priest was born in Licking county, Ohio, April 16, 1825, living in that state until nine years ago, when he moved from Paulding to Grout township, Gladwin county, where he has since resided. He was married in 1853 to Hannah Tucker, in Kenton, Ohio. To the union eight children were born, five of whom are living, viz.: Mrs. Atwood and Sylvester Priest, Beaverton; Mrs. Coates, Jennings; Mrs. Mary Bingham and Mrs. Wright, Grout; besides 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and his aged companion. Of a family of 16 he also has one brother living. Mr. Priest had followed farming as a life occupation. He served in Co. I, 68th Ohio volunteers. For 35 years he had been a member of the United Brethren church.

   Funeral was held from his home at 1 p.m. and from Grout school-house at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Rev. Betts of Gladwin officiating. He was a man of sturdy constitution, excellent habits and fine moral character. He continued to be active in his accustomed pursuits until long past the age at which men ordinarily drop out of the ranks of the workers. He was a good neighbor and there was no happier family circle than his. His best monument will be the good report that he left behind him in the community in which he lived.

   Weep not that his toil is over,

   Weep not that his race is run,

   God grant we may rest as sweetly,

   When, like his, our work is done.

   Call me not dead,

   Farewell friends, yet not farewell,

   Where I go you too shall dwell.

   I am gone before your face,

   A moment's worth, a little space,

   When you come where I have slept,

   We will wonder why ye wept:

   Ye will know by true love taught,

   That here's all and there is naught.

   Weep awhile if ye are fain,

   Sunshine sitll must follow rain.

Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1911 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

R'S

 

BEN F. RAYMOND (1871 - 1945) s/w Mary T.


BEN R. RAYMOND (4 JULY 1901 - 25 MARCH 1984) s/w Bernard R.


BERNARD R. RAYMOND (1 AUG 1893 - 3 MARCH 1958) s/w Ben R.


MARY T. RAYMOND (1877 - 1955) s/w Ben F.

ARTHUR B. REID (ABT. 1884 - 15 SEP 1901) Aged 18 years

(See obit under William Reid)


ELIZA J. (FERRELL) REID (1 MARCH 1849 - 8 FEB 1915)

REID

Eliza Jane Reid died Feb. 8 at her home in Grout township of heart trouble, having been ill since November. She was born in New York, March 1, 1850, and was aged 64 years, 11 months and 8 days.

Services were held today at 10:30 a. m. at the Grout Methodist church. She was the widow of William Reid, and had lived in Grout township some 35 years, rearing a, family of children, of whom several survive. She was a sister of Charles and James Ferrell of Grout and others. Gladwin County Record dated 2-11/1915 Column – 5 Page – 1.


HERBERT REID (? - 15 AUG 1888)


JAMES H. REID (? - 15 SEP 1901) Aged 23 years

(See obit under William Reid)

MARY M. REID (1884 - 1954) (wife of William Garid)


ORA REID (? - 10 JUNE 1888)


SUSAN REID (? - 3 OCT 1881)  Age 41 years, 9 months & 10 days


WILLIAM GARID REID (1871 - 1980) (husband of Mary M.)

WILLIAM REID (25 APRIL 1841 - 15 SEP 1901)

THREE LIVES LOST.

WILLIAM REID AND TWO SONS, OF GROUT, MEET DEATH IN A WELL WHILE GOING DOWN THEIRING FOR A BUCKET---OVERCOME BY FOUL GASES.

THE DEAD.

WILLIAM REID AND TWO SONS, ARTHUR B. REID AND JAMES REID.

   The farm of William Reid, four miles west of Gladwin, was the scene Sunday of one of the most appalling accidents that ever took place in Gladwin county, resulting in the death of William Reid and his two sons, Arthur B. and James. The victims were overcome by gas in a well and afterward drowned.

   The fatal well is within a few feet of the Reid residence, and is 48 feet deep besides being banked up a few feet. It is the old fashioned kind, covered with a well house, the water being drawn by a windlass and bucket. A ladder is attached to one side of the well. On Saturday the bucket became detached, falling in the water in the well, the water said to be only three feet deep. Mr. Reid and sons were away from home, but when they arrived Mrs. Reid spoke of the loss of the bucket.

   The youngest son, Arthur, left the house about 8 o'clock Sunday morning, and he was followed by his father an hour or so after. Nothing was thought of their absence, as it was customary for them to visit neighbors near by Sundays. But subsequent events tend to show that the son went down in the well after the bucket and was followed by the father. James was in the house sleeping during the forenoon, but at 1 p.m. his mother called him to get the bucket. While he was after the bucket, she got a pail of water from a neighbor's well. Returning she noticed shoes and hat left by James near the well. She looked for him in the well, but owing to the depth of the well could not see the bottom plainly. However, she started down the well, but better judgement prevailed, and she came back before going far.

   Then Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Morris were passing along the road and were hailed. Mr. Morris started to go down the well, but owing to warnings of his wife did not go. C. L. Ferrell, a brother of Mrs. Morris, had a narrow escape from death by gas in a well only a year or so ago, and the idea of deadly gas in the well then occurred. Neighbors were summoned and with ice tongs the lifeless bodies were pulled from the well, first secured being Arthur, next Mr. Reid, the father, then James, the son, in the order they are supposed to have gone down. They were also found with their heads down. Lanterns lowered in the well went out at a depth of 15 to 20 feet, and a cat at same distance became nearly lifeless in a few moments. From these experiments the supposition is that the victims fell into the water when they reached the gas line at this depth.

   News of the sad affair soon spread, and many visitors were on hand. Mrs. Reid was crazed with grief, and is in a serious condition from the shock. Mr. Reid and family moved to Gladwin from Canada 18 years ago, and have since resided in Grout township. Besides the widow, two married daughters and one son, unmarried, 31 years old, survive as follows: Mrs. James N. Manwaring and Mrs. Eugene Clark, living near the Reid place, and son Charles.

   Mr. Reid was 62 years old; Arthur B., the youngest son, was 17 years, and James, the other son, 23 years of age. They were well known and highly respected in the county. The sons had but recently secured an insurance of $1,000 each in the Gleaners in favor of their mother.

   Funeral services were held Wednesday at the schoolhouse in district No. 1, Grout, conducted by Rev. McGraham, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Coleman, assisted by Revs. DeLong and Huff. The attendance was a very large, the procession being nearly a mile long. The remains were interred in two graves in the Grout cemetery, the father in one and the two brothers in a grave together. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1901 Column - 2 Page - 1

GEORGE W. RHODE/ROHDE (22 SEP 1829 - 22 JAN 1917)

 

   ROHDE.---George W. Rohde was born at Constantia, New York, September 22, 1829, and died Jan. 22, 1917, at the age of 87 years and 4 months at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. William Tuohy, in Beaverton township, with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife 15 years ago. He entered the service of the U.S. as a private in Co. L. First Regiment Mounted Rifles of New York State Volunteers, August 15, 1862, and was discharged June 12, 1865.

   Forty years ago he came west, following his vocation as a hoop maker spending several years in Indiana and Ohio, later locating on a farm in Paulding county, Ohio. Fourteen years agp he took up his residence in Beaverton. Besides his step-daughter, Mrs. Tuohy, he leaves two sons, Enoch and Frank, of New York state, and 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, also a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his loss.

   Funeral services were held the 25th at the Evangelical church of Bard by Rev. C. B. Frampton. Interment in the Grout cemetery. His three nieces, Mrs. Eda Padgett and Mrs. Allie Smith of Detroit, and Mrs. George Rohde of New York state, also Mrs. John Tuohy and Nellie Tuohy of Mount Pleasant attended the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 02-01/1917 Column - 6 Page - 1

FATHER RICE (1865 - 1943)


MOTHER RICE (1868 - 1938)


CECIL E. RICE (1897 - 1898) (husband of Mabel E.)


CLARENCE F. RICE (1912 - 1927)


MABEL E. RICE (1892 - 1900) (wife of Cecil E.)


MABEL M. (DARLING) RICHARDSON (13 OCT 1919 - 27 SEP 1989)

MABEL RICHARDSON

Mabel M. Richardson, 69, of 1 River Ct., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1989, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland after a long illness. Born in Winnepeg, Manitoba, Can., Oct. 13, 1919, she moved to Gladwin County in July 1975 from Cicero, Ill., Mrs. Richardson was a member of the Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church.

The former Mabel Darling, she was married to Paul Richardson in 1951 in Chicago. He preceded her in death April 6,1976. Surviving are 2 sons, Michael of Elgin, Ill., and Daniel of Gladwin; one daughter, Carol Wicker of Beaverton; and 6 grandchildren. A son, Paul Jr., one brother, Delmer and a sister, Violet Gotz, also preceded her in death.

Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-4/1989 Column – 3 Page – 2.

PAUL JOHN RICHARDSON, JR (11 AUG 1914 - 6 APRIL 1976)

 

Paul J. Richardson, 62, of Wooden Shoe Village, died Tuesday, April 6, in the Midland Hospital. Born in St. Louis, Mo., on August 11, 1914, he came to Gladwin County in July of 1975, from Cicero, Ill. Mr. Richardson was a veteran of World War II and was a refrigeration mechanic. He was married to the former Mabel Darling in 1951 in Illinois. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael of Elgin, Ill. and Daniel at home;  one daughter, Carol at home; one sister and one grandson. Rites were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-14/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

EDISON L. RICKORD (20 APRIL 1913 - 5 JAN 1993) s/w Leona V.

Edison L. Rickord, 79, of Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack at the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1993. He was born on April 20, 1913. in Adams County, Ind., and came to Gladwin County in 1949 and farmed here for the past 43 years. Mr. Rickord and the former Leona Brewster were married  Nov. 24. 1937. in Bluffton. Ind.

Besides his wife, he is survived 2 daughters. Darla Salla of Gladwin and Nyla Evans of Beaverton; 4 sons, LeRoy of Warren, John of Columbiaville, Jim and Darrell of Gladwin; 2 brothers, John of Decatur and Richard of Bradenton. Fla.; 2 sisters, Jane Orr of Bradenton, Fla. and Helen Rickord of Ft. Wayne. Ind.; 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Rickord, a granddaughter, a sister and a brother.

Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. George Coon officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 1-13/1993 Column – 3 Page – 2.

LEONA V. (BREWSTER) RICKORD (28 DEC 1917 - 21 JUN 2005) s/w Edison L.

Mrs. Richard, age 87, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Center. She was born in Linn Grove, Indiana on Dec. 28, 1917 to the late Jacob and Dora (Klopfenstein) Brewster. She married Ed Rickord on Nov. 24, 1937 in Bluffton, Indiana. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1993. They moved here to Gladwin in 1949 where she helped farm and raised her children. She was a member of Farm Bureau and the First Presbyterian Church in Beaverton.

   She is survived by four sons, Leroy and Arlene Rickord of Warren, John and Pat Rickord of Columbiaville, and Jim and Darrell Rickord, both of Gladwin; two daughters, Darl and John Salla of Gladwin, and Nyla Jane and Wayne Evans, Jr., of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren; 27 Great-grandchildren; and her sister, Elois Wilson of Willshire, Ohio. She was predeceased by two granddaughters, three brothers and two sisters.

   Funeral services were held June 25 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Blatt presiding. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mid-Michigan Hospice, First Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 07-06/2005 Column - 3 Page - 2

JON D. RICKY (1 DEC 1956 - 12 JUNE 1976)

 

Jon D. Ricky, 19, of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 12, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle pickup accident on West M-61. Born in Clare on December 1, 1956, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin. He graduated from Gladwin High School as an honor student in 1975 and was listed in Who's Who in American High Schools. Mr. Ricky was active in 4-H and was employed as a farm worker.

   Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ricky; three brothers, Lon of Gladwin, Dan and Lee at home; seven sisters, Mrs. Douglas (Carol) Strayer and Mrs. Tim (JoAnn) Martinson of Gladwin, Mrs. James (Jene) Medford of West Branch, Mrs. Gerald (Lona) Morris of Flushing, Mrs. Ronald (Sheryl) Cowan of Flint, Mrs. Thomas (Debra) Newman of Gladwin and Anna, at home; and his grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Len Ricky of Lincoln, Neb.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Clarence Moore officiated and burial was in the Grout Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

WILLIAM LOUIS ROBINSON (19 MARCH 1977 - 19 MARCH 1977)

 

William Louis Robinson, infant son of Larry and Beverly Foutch Robinson of Gladwin, died at birth Saturday morning, March 19, at the Clare Osteopathic Hospital. Surviving besides his parents are 2 brothers, James and Christoffer, both at home; and his grandparents, Right Foutch of Gladwin and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Robinson of Ottawa, Kan. Graveside services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Grout Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-23/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2

JOHN H. RYAN (9 JUNE 1905 - 29 JUNE 1971) Father

John H. Ryan, 66, of 1132 N. Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, June 29, at the Gladwin Nursing Home after an illness of several months. Mr. Ryan was born in Tuscola County June 9, 1905, and lived there until coming to Gladwin County in 1949. He was employed as a truck driver for the county road commission.

   Survivors are four sons, James of Flint, David, Ricky and Michael of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Margie Ballard, and Miss Sally Ryan of Gladwin, Mrs. Jaclyn Pratt and Mrs. Mary Jo Wade of Flint; five brothers, Raymond of Hot Springs, Ark., Morris, Fred and Floyd of Akron, and Lawrence of Alma. Serices will be held Friday, July 2, at 1:30 p.m., at Mathews Chapel, with the Rev. John Cermak officiating, and burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-30/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2  

POLLY ANN (SIRDAN) RYAN (5 OCT 1960 - NOV 1986) Wife-Mother

 

Fire Sunday claims life of Billings Township woman

 

A 26-year-old Beaverton woman lost her life in a fire that swept through her one-story home in

Billings Township Sunday night. Polly Ann Ryan, who lived at 3944 Shorky St., was pronounced

dead at the scene, Billings Township firemen said. Authorities said she was overcome by the smoke and flames and an autopsy was done in Lansing Monday. Authorities said Mrs. Ryan was home alone at the time of the fire. Her husband, Ricky Ryan, was at a neighbor's house and

reportedly had gone home to check on his wife when he noticed smoke coming from the

eaves.

 

Apparently Ryan called to the neighbors who reported the fire at 11:11 p.m. Ryan then attempted to enter the home through a door, but was driven back by the intense smoke and heat. He then broke windows out in the bedroom, sustaining cuts to both hands, in an attempt to reach his wife.

 

Ryan was taken to the Gladwin Area Hospital, admitted for treatment and observation and discharged Monday morning. When firemen from the Billings Township Fire Department arrived, flames were shooting out of the livingroom window and the single story home was totally engulfed, authorities said.

 

"From what we're able to determine, it appears the fire was accidental," said Billings fireman

Ken Storms. "It's a real tragedy." Billings firemen received mutual aid assistance from the Edenville Fire Department, which sent a tanker, pumper and personnel.

 

This is the first fire-related fatality since the Billings department was organized 14 years ago.

Officials have been unable to determine the cause of the fire or where it originated. One area they are looking at is in the livingroom where Mrs. Ryan and a portable propane space heater was found.

 

Detective Sgt. Jim Bush of the State Fire Marshall Division in Flint, was called in to investigate. Bush, along with local authorities, spent most of Monday at the scene, sifting through the rubble in search of a clue to determine the cause or fire origin. Also assisting at the scene were the Gladwin Sheriffs Department, Gladwin Emergency Medical Services of Midland Hospital and the Billings Township Rescue Squad.

 

The home and its contents were a total loss and there is some insurance, firemen said. This is the second fire fatality in the county this year. A Beaverton woman lost her life in a mobile home fire Feb. 5, in the city of Beaverton. Mrs. Ryan's obituary is on page 2 of this section. Gladwin County Record dated 11-5/1986 Column – 1 Page – 1.

 

POLLY RYAN

 

Polly Ann Ryan, 26, of 3944 Shorky St., All-Bright Shores, died Sunday night, Nov. 2, in a house fire at her home. Born Oct. 5, 1960, in Ypsilanti, she was a carpenter's helper for R & H Remodeling. The former Polly Sirdan, she was married to Ricky Ryan June 24, in Gladwin.

 

Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 children, Deanne and John Gagne of Gladwin; her parents, Kenneth and Betty Sirdan of Westland; 4 brothers, Kenneth Jr. and David of Westland; John and Cecil, at home; 2 sisters, Vicki Aldrige of Washington D.C. and Martha, at home; and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Alora Springer of Gladwin.

 

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 Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-5/1986 Column – 3 Page – 2.

S'S

ELVIRA SHEARER (1881 - 1900)


HARRIET SHEARER (1857 - 1933)


JOHN C. SHEARER (1888 - 1891)


JOHN HENRY SHEARER (26 NOV 1911 – 30 OCT 1984) s/w Verna E.

JOHN SHEARER

John Henry Shearer, 72, of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 30. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1984 Column – 2 Page – 2.

JOHN SHEARER

John H. Shearer, 72, of Maple Manor, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 30. Born in Grout Township on Nov. 26, 1911, he had attended schools and spent his lifetime here. Mr. Shearer farmed until 1964 and then worked in construction until 1967. He was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau.

Mr. Shearer and the former Verna Foor were married June 7, 1935, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Francis of WaPaca, Wisc, William and Edwin of Gladwin; one brother, Alvin of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Edna Edick of Gladwin and Doris Shearer of Lansing; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A son, Edward, preceded him in death Sept. 11, 1981, and also a sister.

Services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-7/1984 Column – 2 Page – 2.


JOHN SHEARER (1856 - 1926)

CHARLES W. SMITH (14 MARCH 1905 – 31 OCT 1976)

Charles W. Smith, 71, of 5444 Pine St., Gladwin, died Sunday, October 31, at his home. Born in Hunt City, Ill., March 14, 1905, he came to Detroit in 1929, where he worked as Kroger Stores manager and as a foreman at Cadillac Motors. Retiring in 1967, he moved to Taylor, Belleville and Stockbridge before coming to Gladwin County in July of this year. He was married to the former Agnes McCafferty June 17, 1926, in Springfield, Ill., and she survives.

Other survivors are 3 daughters, including Mrs. Amos (Lauretta) Martin of Gladwin; a son, 3 sisters, 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating and burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-3/1976 Column – 4 Page – 2.


VERNA EVELYN (FOOR) SHEARER (16 JAN 1913 - 12 JULY 1992) s/w John H.

VERNA SHEARER

Verna E. Shearer, 79, of Gladwin, died Sunday, July 12, 1992, in the Clare Nursing Home after an illness of 4 years. Born in Gladwin Township, Jan. 16, 1913, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The former Verna Foor, she was married to John Shearer June 7, 1935, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1984.

Surviving are 3 sons, Francis of Waupauca, Wisc, William of Gladwin and Edwin of Barryton; 3 sisters, Velda Jakabowski and Donna Haines of Gladwin and Dorothy Warner of Clare; one brother, Wendell Foor of Gladwin; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward.

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 7-15/1992 Column – 2 Page – 2.

GEORGE H. STEELE (26 FEB 1907 - 4 JUNE1972) s/w Hazel E.

George H. Steele, 65, of 301 Spring Street, Gladwin, died Sunday, June 4, at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Steele, born in Lima, Ohio, February 26, 1907, had been a resident of Gladwin most of his life. He was employed by Behnke's Automotive supply in Gladwin for more than 20 years prior to being a self-employed mechanic. He and the former Hazel Wirick were married May 28, 1927, in Beaverton.

   Survivors are his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Cronkright, of Flint; Mrs. Luella Wheeler, of Gladwin; Mrs. Pauline Osborne, of Hartwell, Ga., Mrs. Betty Prescott, of Riverdal Ga., Mrs. Thelma Sutherland, of Alger, and Mrs. Phyllis Kramer, of Hector, Minn.; four brothers, Paul and Richard, both of Beaverton, Dean of Warren, and Floyd of Midland; six sisters, Mrs. Donna Warner and Mrs. Armeda Cameron, both of Gladwin, Mrs. Marie Raymond, of Warren, Mrs. Eva Voghts, of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Susan Kroll, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Lucille Windover, of Midland; stepparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Moomas, of Beaverton; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

   Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. C. E. Howe officiating. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2

HAZEL E. (WIRICK) STEELE (15 AUG 1911 - 16 SEP 1991) s/w George H.

Hazel E. Steele, 80, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Monday, Sept. 16, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. Born in Clare, Aug. 15, 1911, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. Mrs. Steele was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The former Hazel Wirick, she was married to George Steele May 28, 1927, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death June 4, 1972.

   Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Eleanor) Cronkright of Burton, Mrs. Frank (Luella) Wheeler of Gladwin, Mrs. Dewey (Pauline) Osborn of Hartwill, Ga., Mrs. John (Thelma) Sutherland of Alger and Mrs. Douglas (Phyllis) Kramer of Hector, Minn.; one sister, Grace Horner of Niles; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Prescott, 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2

JOSEPH R. STEELE (19 FEB 1958 - 26 NOV 1977)

 

Joseph R. Steele, 19, of 2832 S. McCulloch Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Nov. 26, of injuries sustained when his car went into the North Branch of the Tobacco River after hitting a deer. Born in Gladwin on February 19, 1958, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Steele was employed by Gladwin Metal Processing Co.

   Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Steele of Beaverton; a sister, Cristyn and a brother, Robert, both of Beaverton; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Moomaw of Gladwin and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Crosby of Midland.

   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Lindberg officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. The family request donations be made to the Gladwin High School Athletic Department. Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1977 Column - 2 Page - 2

JOSEPHINE (WALKER) STEELE (1914 - ?) m. 7 Apr 1935, s/w Paul M.

PAUL M. STEELE (12 FEB 1910 - 17 DEC 1973) m. 7 Apr 1935, s/w Josephine

Paul M. Steele, 63, of 2926 McCulloch Rd., Beaverton, died at his home, Monday, December 17, following a lenghty illness. Born in Grout Township, February 12, 1910, he was the son of Joseph and Carrie VanMeter Steele. Mr. Steele and the former Miss Josephine Walker of Gladwin were married April 7, 1935. He was employed as a crane repairman with Stanton Steel in Warren until his retirement. They had lived in Warren for 30 years, returning to Gladwin County in 1971.

   Surviving are his wife, Josephine; 3 daughters, Mrs. Joan Szymanski of Warren, Mrs. Janet McKernan of Saginaw, and Mrs. Sandra Smith of Ferndale; 3 brothers, Richard of Beaverton, Dean of Warren, and Floyd of Midland; 6 sisters, Mrs. Marie Raymond of Warren, Mrs. Donna Warner of Gladwin, Mrs. Eva Vogts of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Armeda Cameron of Gladwin, Mrs. Susan Kroll of Beavertn, and Mrs. Lucille Windover of Midland; and 8 grandchildren.

   Services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl O. Lindberg officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2

RICHARD EVERETT STEELE (17 MARCH 1932 - 19 APRIL 1984) m. 3 May 1952, s/w Rose M.

 

Richard Steele, 52, of 2832 McCulloch Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, April 19, at his home following a long illness. Born in Beaverton Township on March 17, 1932, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Steele retired in 1983 as a crew leader in the Aspirin Dept. at Dow Chemical Co. He served in the Army in Korea and was assistant scoutmaster for the Gladwin Boy Scout Troop 679. He was married to the former Rose Crosby May 3, 1952, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, ET3 Robert in the Navy in Groton, Conn.; one daughter, Cristyn; at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Moomaw of Gladwin; one brother, Floyd of Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Armeda Cameron of Gladwin, Mrs. Susan Kroll of Beaverton and Mrs. Lucille Windover of Midland; one step-brother, Dean Steele of Prudenville; 3 step-sisters, Marie Raymond of Warren, Donna Warner of Houghton Lake and Eva Vogt of Atlanta, Ga.; and one grandson. A son, Joseph, preceded him in death November 26, 1977.

   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 Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1984 Column - 5 Page – 2

 

(Midland Daily News, April 21, 1984)

 

Richard E. Steele, 52, of Beaverton died Thursday, April 19, 1984, at his home after a long illness.

 

He was born March 17, 1932, in Beaverton Township in Gladwin County, and was employed by the Dow Chemical Co. as a crew leader in the aspirin department He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Korea and was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.

 

He served as assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop No. 679 in Gladwin County for several years. He married Rose Crosby May 3., 1952, in Gladwin.

 

Surviving besides his wife are a son, ET3 Robert Steele, with the U. S. Navy in Groton, Conn.; a daughter Cristyn Steele at home; a grandson; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Moomaw of Gladwin; a brother, Floyd Steele of Midland; three sisters, Mrs. Armeda Cameron of Gladwin, Mrs. Susan Kroll of Beaverton and Mrs. Lucille Windover of Midland; a stepbrother Dean Steele of Prudenville; three stepsisters Mrs. Marie Raymond of Warren, Mrs. Donna Warner of Houghton Lake and Mrs. Eva Vogt of Atlanta, Ga.

 

A Son, Joseph Steele, died Nov. 26, 1977.  Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating Burial will be in Grout Cemetery in Gladwin.  Visiting hours will be anytime at the funeral home.

 

 

ROSE M. (CROSBY) STEELE (1934 - ?) m. 3 May 1952, s/w Richard E.

FRANKLIN HOWARD STEVENSON, JR (16 DEC 1925 - 15 MARCH 1998)

 

FRANKLIN H. STEVENSON JR.

 

Franklin H. Stevenson Jr., 72, of Gladwin died Sunday, March 15, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical

Center-Gladwin. Born Dec. 6,1925 in Detroit, he was the son of Franklin and Marjorie Bradfield Stevenson Sr. He worked as an electrician for General Motors, retiring in 1975. Frank married the former Betty Phillips, July 21, 1945 in Wayne County. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post 233 in Lake Orion.

 

Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Rosemary Stevenson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three sons, Richard and wife Jill of Lake Orion, Robert and wife Winnie of Gladwin, and Roger and wife Kim of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Florence and husband J.B. Murphree, and Ruth and husband Glen Squire, all of Florida; 10 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

 

Visitation was held Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3-18/1998 Column – 6 Page – 2.

 

NELLIE G. (REID) STONE (29 OCT 1918 - 11 JUNE 1992) Beloved Mother, Carol, Dutch & Randy

 

NELLIE STONE

 

Mrs. Nellie G. (Reid) Stone, 73. of 2061 W. M-61, Gladwin. Died Thursday, June 11, 1992 in the

Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, after a short illness. Born in Grout Township. Oct. 29, 1918 she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County.

 

Surviving are 2 sons, Charles (Butch) Reid of Ft. Wayne. Ind. and Randy Stone of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Carol) Brown of Gladwin; one brother, Charles (Art) Reid of Midland; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by a sister. Eliza Reid in 1963 and a brother, Roy Reid in 1991.

There were no services and cremation was held. Gladwin County Record dated 6-17/1992 Column – 2 Page – 2.

 

EMMA STORMS (22 SEP 1854 - 27 MARCH 1937)

 

Ms. Fred Storms was taken sick March 25 and passed away March 27 at 2 . m. The relatives have our sincere sympathy. Gladwin County Record dated 3-31/1937 Column – 8 Page – 10.


INES STORMS (1882 – 8 OCT 1897)

 

Miss Ines Storms, daughter of Frederick Storms, of Arthur, Clare county, died Oct. 8, of lung trouble. The funeral was held Oct. 10 and largely attended. Gladwin County Record dated 10-18/1897 Column - 4 Page - 4

FREDERICK L. STORMS (2 MAY 1846 - 5 MAY 1917)

 

   STORMS,---Frederick L. Storms was born May 2, 1846; in Moscow township, Hillsdale county, Mich., and died at his home in Arthur township; Clare county, May 5, 1917, aged 71 years and 3 days. Mr. Storms was married to Emma A. Drake March 11, 1871, and to this union were born four children, three of whom have preceded the father to the great beyond. Mr. Storms has been a great sufferer from rheumatism for many years, and death came as a relief.

   He leaves to mourn his loss an aged wife and one son, Arthur Storms, of Arthur township. One brother of Jonesville was here to attend the funeral. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Frank Barter of teh Eagle at the Arthur Gleaner hall May 8, with interment in Grout cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 05-10/1917 Column - 5 Page - 5

JEFFREY STRUNK (29 AUG 1964 - 7 AUG 1996) Husband of Joann, Father of Nicole & Jacob

JEFFREY S. STRUNK

Jeffrey S. Strunk, 31, of Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 in Gladwin. Born Aug. 29, 1964 in Warren, he owned and operated Strunk's Auto Salvage In Gladwin. Mr. Strunk married the former JoAnn Ballard Aug. 11, 1984 in Gladwin.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Jacob of Gladwin; one daughter, Nicole of Gladwin; his mother and stepfather, Ida and Charles Goodboo of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Thomas of Gladwin, and Alan of Arizona; and 2 sisters, Michelle West of Canada, and Kathy Pratt of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his father, Larsel Strunk March 6, 1974.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The Rev. Donald Potter officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Right to Life. Gladwin County Record dated 8-14/1996 Column – 1 Page – 7.

 

AVIS SWAN (13 AUG 1883 – 07 FEB 1911)

 

Avis Swan died Feb. 7, at 7:15 a.m. at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Swan, Wheatley, from chronic rheumatism with which she was afflicted several years.  She was born Aug. 13, 1883 in the city of Gladwin in the present printing office building, which was the home of her parents at that time.  She was aged 27 years, 5 months and 5 days.  She attended the Gladwin schools and after finishing, taught in the county schools.  Services are held today from the house at 1 p.m. and Grout schoolhouse at 2 p.m., Rev. J. M. Jensen, officiating.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. E. E. Evans of West Branch, and one brother, E. P. Swan of Flint.

 

(From the Gladwin Record dated Thursday, Feb. 9, 1911)

 

 

JOHNSON A. SWAN (01 JAN 1845 – 16 MAR 1914)

 

SWAN – Johnson A. Swan, an old resident of Grout township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Evans in West Branch of pneumonia Monday.  Mrs. and Mrs. Swan were there on a visit.  The body was brought home for burial in Grout township.  Futher mention next week.

 

(From the Gladwin Record dated Thursday, March 19, 1914)

 

FOR 43 YEARS A RESIDENT – JOHNSON A. SWAN OF GROUT PASSES AWAY MAR. 16

 

Johnson A. Swan, who departed this life March 16 at West Branch, of pneumonia, was one of the first residents of Grout township, coming there the week following his marriage to Mary J. Foster of Rome, March 5, 1871.  Gladwin county was then a part of Midland County.  It took some nerve to undertake a trip over the bad roads necessary to reach the then backwoods country, and also some nerve to make a home in the dense forests.  But Mr. Swan lived to see the then nearly unbroken forests transformed into fine farms, and communication by rail substituted for the old way by canoe, bad roads, etc.  Mr. Swan lived in Grout township continuously from his first coming there. 

He spent a few years in the mercantile business in Gladwin, in the early ‘80s, in a building which forms part of the Record office, but which was then in Grout township.  Mr. Swan was born at Birmingham, Mich., Jan 1, 1845, and at time of his death had entered on his 80th year.  Mr. and Mrs. Swan were at West Branch on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. E. E. Evans, at the time of his death.  The body was brought to Grout for interment and funeral services.  Mrs. Swan, the widow, and son Edward, living at home, and one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Evans of West Branch, survive him.

 

(From the Gladwin Record, dated Thursday, March 26, 1914)

 

IVAN SWETNICH (28 NOV 1920 - 8 NOV 1998)

IVAN SWETNICH

Ivan Swetnich, 77, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov. 8,1998 at home after a long illness. Born Nov. 28, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Penn., he lived in Gladwin County seven years and previously lived in Kingman, Ariz. Ivan married the former Marietta Spencer, Nov. 14, 1942 in Detroit. She preceded him in death in 1958. He worked for Bundy Corporation in Warren, retiring in 1977 after 38 years. He belonged to VFW 7303 in Beaverton.

Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mary Lee and husband Carthel Strunk, and Phyllis and husband Edel Strunk, all of Beaverton, and Deborah and husband Keith Valko of Roseville; one brother, Nick of Colorado; eight grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, and one brother.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Elder Sam Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin. A VFW 7303 military service was held. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1998 Column – 5 Page – 2.

EMMA CATHERINE (BRUBAKER) SWINEHART (6 SEP 1858 - 24 NOV 1934) s/w Layton & Walter

MRS. EMMA C. SWINEHART

   Rev. Grant L. Jordan held funeral services for Mrs. Emma C. Swinehart Monday, November 26, at 2 p.m. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Meda J. Huber, followed by burial at the Grout cemetery. Emma C. Brubaker was born September 6, 1858, at Napoleon, Ohio, and was married there to Layton Swinehart August 17, 1879. She died Novembe 24, 1934, at the Huber home after an illness of several months. In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Swinehart came to Gladwin and located on a farm in Grout township, where they made their home until his death a few years ago.

   A son, Walter Swinehart, and one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Irene Kaul, preceded her in death. One son, Fred Swinehart, and one daughter, Mrs. M. J. Huber, 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive her. Six nephews, Ralph, Curtis, Dennis, Lawrence, Ray and John Brubaker, sons of her brother, A. L. Brubaker, acted as pall bearers.

   Mrs. Swinehart was a member of the Evangelical church. Relatives from out of town, who were here for the last rites, were: Jacob Overly and daughter, Glenn Wisner and daughter and William Wisner Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swinehart of Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woods and Ralph Swinehart of Fowlerville. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1934 Column - 2 Page - 5

LAYTON SWINEHART (24 APRIL 1856 - 10 JULY 1927) s/w Emma & Walter

Layton Swinehart passed away at his home in Grout township Sunday morning, July 10, 1927. His death was due to heart trouble with which he had been afflicted sometime. Mr. Swinehart was born April 24, 1856 at Defiance, Ohio. He was married to Emma C. Brubaker, August 17, 1879. Four children were born to this union. Two of whom have preceded him into eternity. In 1903 the family located on a farm in Grout township where they have since made their home.

   He leaves to mourn his wife, one son, Fred B., one daughter, Mrs. M. J. Huber, one son-in-law, Harry Kaul, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Bethel church, Bard, July 12, Rev. E. F. Bailey, officiating, followed by burial in Grout cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-14/1927 Column - 4 Page - 4

WALTER SWINEHART (1899 - 1909) s/w Emma & Layton

T'S

 

DONALD G. TABASZEWSKI (14 JUNE 1958 – 10 FEB 1991)

 

DONALD TABASZEWSKI

 

Donald G. Tabaszewski, 32, of 1238 Ranger Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 10, 1991, at 491 Industrial Dr., Gladwin. Born in Tacoma, Wash., June 14, 1958, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Tabaszewski was employed at JO Industries in Gladwin. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3292, Gladwin.

 

Mr. Tabaszewski and the former Cheryl McCoy were married June 30,1979, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Ryan, at home; 2 daughters, Kayla and Haley, at

home; his mother, Judy Anderson of Gladwin; his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry of Saginaw; 2 brothers, Kent and Scott of Beaverton; 2 step-brothers, John Anderson of Grand Rapids and Bruce Anderson of Saginaw; and one step-sister, Julie Wismer of Traverse City.

 

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Roger Hardy officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 2-13/1991 Column – 3 Page – 2.
 
DUANE P. TAPANI (20 JULY 1933 - 31 DEC 1979)

 

Duane P. Tapani, 46, of Beaverton died Monday in Saginaw Veterans Administration Hospital after an illness of about a year. He was born July 20, 1933 in Calumet. He was a retired printer and cameraman. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and a resident of Gladwin County
for seven years. He previously resided in Farmington. He married Carol Schroeder Feb. 3, 1955, in Detroit.

He leaves his wife; sons, Mark Tapani of Beaverton, Craig Tapani, stationed in Lousiana with the army, and Jason Tapani, at home; daughters, Mrs. Gene (Kim) Simon of Detroit, Mrs. Roland (Laurie) Maxwell of Beaverton, Airman Janine Tapani, stationed in South Carolina, and Miss Shari Tapani, at home; six grandchildren; his father, Wayne Tapani of Tampa, Fla.; brother Rodney Tapani of Troy; and sister, Mrs. Arlene Davidson of Troy.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Beaverton chapel Hall funeral home. Burial will be in Grout Township cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today.

Midland Daily News dated 1-2-1980 Page - 5.

BERTELLA A. TOWNSEND (15 APRIL 1912 - 28 OCT 2002)

JAMES M. TOWNSEND (22 JULY 1914 - 6 MARCH 1986)

 

James M. Townsend, 71, of Gladwin, died Thursday, March 6, at his home after a long illness. Born in Tipton, Ind. July 22, 1914, he moved to Gladwin County in 1977 from Farmington. Mr. Townsend was employed in supervision for General Motors. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Allen Park F& AM Lodge 580. Mr. Townsend was married to the former Bertella Jeffrey.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by a step-son, Dan Whittere of Livonia; one step-daughter, Mrs. John (Joyce) Bishop of Riverview; 5 sisters; one brother; and 6 step grandchildren. Rites were held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Sunday by the Gladwin F&AM Lodge 397. Gladwin County Record dated 03-12/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

MONIQUE TRION (1895 - 1897)

 
RICKY DEAN TRUEBLOOD (12 MARCH 1965 - 6 JUNE 1997)

RICKY D. TRUEBLOOD

Ricky D. Trueblood, 32, of Gladwin, died Friday, June 6, 1997 at Tendercare Nursing Care Facility in Tawas City. He lived in Gladwin County for 12 years.

Survivors are his parents Richard and Donna Trueblood of Gladwin; two brothers, Nicky of Muskegon, and Mark of Gladwin; one sister, Renee Cooney of Union Lake; 6 nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles.

Services were held Monday at the R. O. Savage Funeral Chapel with Pastor James Payne of the Midland Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 6-11/1997 Column – 2 Page – 2.

U'S

 

ALBERTA L. (MITCHELL) ULCH (1915 - 1990) m. 6 May 1935, s/w Daniel L.


DANIEL LEON ULCH (27 DEC 1913 – 13 JUNE 1976) m. 6 May 1935, s/w Alberta L.

DANIEL ULCH

Daniel Leon Ulch, 62, of 444 N. Athey Road, Gladwin, passed away on June 13, at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1913, in Alpena County, the son of George and Leontine (Roy) Ulch. He was married May 6, 1935, to Alberta Mitchell in Dearborn. Mr. Ulch had made his residence on Athey road for the last 6 years. He was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church of Gladwin.

Surviving are his wife, Alberta; 3 sons, Daniel R. of Romulus, Leonard G. of Taylor, Robert L. at home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Beverly J. Bixman of West Virginia, and Mrs. Elizabeth J. Meirthew of Taylor; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ulch of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Leon of Florida, and George of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Leon of Florida, and George of Gladwin; 5 sisters, Juanita of Dearborn Hts., Angeline of Florida, Dorothy of Taylor, Corrine of St. Clair Shores, and Ilean of Garden City; 22 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 16 at 1 p.m. from Coker Funeral Home, Harrison, with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating. Interment was in Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 6-16/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2.

 

W'S

 

ANDREW J. WALKER (1844 - 19 JULY 1896) (husband of Harriet M.)

ANDREW WALKER, OF GROUT, DIED SUNDAY.

Andrew Walker, who has been a resident of Grout township since 1898, died Sunday. He was born at Houghton, Ont., in 1844, and in 1868 was united in marriage to Miss Harriette M. Chatterton, who is a sister of T. L. Chatterton, of Grout, and of Mrs. D. J. Borden, of this city. His wife survives him. Six children sprung from the union, the eldest of which is 23 years of age and the youngest 4 years.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Grout schoolhouse grounds. Owing to the large attendance it was decided to hold the funeral services in the grove back of the schoolhouse. Rev. A. N. Henne preached the funeral sermon.

Mr. Walker was a member of Gladwin tent K.O.T.M., and the members of the tent were present in large numbers as were also the members of Little Mike's tent. The Maccabees marched in the procession in a body, and the Maccabee funeral rite was conducted at the grave. Some 45 carriages formed in the procession from the house to the grave. Gladwin County Record dated 07-24/1896 Column - 5 Page - 5


BERNARD L. WALKER (1936 - ?) s/w Helen E.


CRYSTAL MARIE WALKER (29 MARCH 1982 - 29 MARCH 1982)

CRYSTAL WALKER

Crystal Marie Walker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Walker of 2516 S. Hoover Ave., Gladwin, died following birth Monday, March 29, in the Midland Hospital.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Walker of Gladwin and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gould of Beaverton; and her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Walker and Mrs. Velma Markle of Gladwin, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Leach Sr. of Pickford and Mrs. Minnie Smith of Beaverton.

Graveside services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Grout Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 4-7/1982 Column – 5 Page – 2.


HARRIET M. (CHATTERTON) WALKER (30 MAR 1849 – 16 FEB 1932) (wife of Andrew J.)

MRS. HARRIETTE M. WALKER

Mrs. Harriette M. Walker died Feb. 16, 1932, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Dutcher, at Jackson, where she has been living the past three years. Harriette M. Chatterton was born March 30, 1849, in Ontarion. She was married in 1868 to Andrew Walker.

In 1888 Mr. and Mrs. Walker came to Gladwin and located on a farm in Grout township, where Mr. Walker died in July, 1896, leaving her with a family of six children.

The body was brought to Gladwin Wednesday and funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at the West Grout Methodist church, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, followed by burial at the Grout township cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Walter C. and John of Grout township and Emery Walker of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Belle Dutcher and Mrs. Josephine Melling of Jackson; two brothers and two sisters, T. L. Chatterton of Gladwin, Mrs. D. J. Borden of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Belle Harvey and William Chatterton of Tilsonburg, Ont. Gladwin County Record dated 2-18/1932 Column - 5 Page - 1.


HELEN E. WALKER (1940 - 1996) s/w Bernard L.


RAYMOND L. WARGO, JR (11 NOV 1968 – 23 SEPT 1986)

Raymond L. Wargo Jr., 17 of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1986, at Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1968, in Royal Oak. He was a resident of Gladwin for the past eight years, being formerly of Anchorville. He was in the junior class at Gladwin High School and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Gladwin.

He leaves his parents, Raymond and Jacqueline (Wheat) Wargo Sr. of Gladwin; a sister, Angeline Wargo, at home; and grandparents, Jack and Madeline Miller of Gladwin.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hall Funeral Home's Gladwin Chapel, with Pastor Donald Potter officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Midland Daily News dated 9-24-1986 Page - 5.

DONNA A. (STEELE) WARNER (26 SEP 1915 – 7 JAN 1987) s/w Ernest W.

DONNA WARNER

Donna A. Warner, 71, of 153 Channel Ct., Houghton Lake, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Mercy Hospital, Grayling, after a long illness. Born in Grout Township Sept. 26, 1915, she had spent most of her life here. She moved to Houghton Lake in 1980 and was a member of the Markey Baptist Church.

The former Donna Steele, she was married to Ernest Warner June 26, 1935, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Wayne and Joseph of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Delores) Gardner of DeWitt and Mrs. Ilene Locke of Centerline; her step-mother, Mrs. Luther (Clara) Mobmaw of Gladwin; one brother, Dean of Prudenville; one sister, Mrs. Marie Raymond of Warren; a half-brother, Floyd Steele of Midland; 3 half-sisters, Armeda Cameron of Gladwin, Susan Kroll of Beaverton and Lucille Windover of Midland; and 7 grandchildren.

Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. James Kent officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Markey Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 1-14/1987 Column – 3 Page – 2.


ERNEST W. WARNER (1914 - ?) s/w Donna A.

CHARLES LUTHER WEAVER (26 MAY 1890 - 3 MAY 1963) s/w Grace L.

RITES HELD FOR CHARLES WEAVER

   Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home Chapel for Charles Luther Weaver, 72, of Sage Township, who died Friday at the Day Nursing Home following an illness of several months. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in Grout Cemetery. Born on May 26, 1890, in Grout Township, he was married to the former Grace Shaver on Sept. 9, 1911 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1958, Retired from farming, he had lived in Gladwin County his lifetime.

   Surviving are two sons, James and Elmer, of Gladwin; two daughters, Miss Irma Weaver and Mrs. Irene Lyons, of Gladwin; a brother, Parker, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Tressa White, of Racine, Wis., Mrs. Hazel Alles, of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. Frances Perkins, of St. Louis Park, Minn.; and one grandson. A sister also preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/1963 Column - 4 Page - 1

GRACE L. (SHAVER) WEAVER (1891 - 1958) s/w Charles L.


IRMA L. WEAVER (1919 - ?)


JAMES W. WEAVER (19 JULY 1912 - 2 NOV 1995)

JAMES W. WEAVER

James W. Weaver, 83, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995 at the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Bom July 19, 1912 in Clare County, he resided most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Weaver farmed and was a mail carrier for 8 years with the Gladwin Post Office. He was a veteran of World War II and was also a member of the Farm Bureau.

Surviving are 2 sisters, Irma Weaver of Gladwin, and Irene (Mrs. Don) Lyons of Gladwin; and one sister-in-law. Doris Weaver of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Elmer Weaver in 1992, Stanley Weaver in 1924 and Warren Weaver in 1921.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Brian Cuddle officiating. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 11-8/1995 Column – 1 Page – 7.


STANLEY WEAVER (1923 - 1924) s/w Warren


WARREN WEAVER (1921 - 1921) Son, s/w Stanley


CARRIE WEIMAN (1891 - 1900) s/w John


JOHN WEIMAN (1891 - 1900) s/w Carrie


BETTY A. WESTBROOK (1933 - 1989) s/w Dean R.


DEAN RICHARD WESTBROOK (13 AUG 1927 – 30 APRIL 1992) s/w Betty A.

DEAN WESTBROOK

Dean Richard Westbrook, 64, formerly of Detroit, died Thursday, April 30, 1992 in Greeneville, Tenn.

Survivors include 4 daughters, Sharon Marcou of Beulah, Judith Marcou of Dayton, Ohio, Debra Ledford and Tina Ledford. both of Greeneville; and 1 son, Richard Dean Westbrook of Wyoming. Following cremation there will be a private graveside service in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 5-6/1992 Column – 2 Page – 2.


BILLIE JOE WILLIS (29 JAN 1927 - 27 MAY 1997)

BILLIE JOE WILLIS

Billie Joe Willis, 70, of Beaverton, died suddenly Tuesday, May 27 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born January 29, 1927 in Johnson City, Tenn. to B.W. and Anne Treadwell Willis, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married the former Shirley Rose Aug. 15, 1953 in Detroit and worked for Cadillac Motors retiring in 1982 and moving to Gladwin in 1985. He was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church and the V.F.W. Post 7303.

Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Betty Barwikowski of Grosse Ile; two sons Billie Joe and wife Dorothy Willis Jr. of. Beaverton, and the Rev. Mark and wife Ann Willis of Kirkville, Missouri; one brother, Bud Willis of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Margaret Young of Johnson City, Tenn.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Round Lake Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert F. Brown officiating. Burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Graveside services were under the auspices of V.F.W. Post 7303. Memorials may be made to the church and arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 6-4/1997 Column – 1 Page – 5.

CLAUDIS E. WILSON (12 JAN 1921 - 4 APRIL 1989)

Claudis E. Wilson, 68, of 572 Brownlee Rd., Sanford, died Tuesday, April 4, 1989, in Saginaw St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Beaverton, Jan. 12, 1921, he retired from Dow Chemical Co. in 1978 after 37 years. Mr. Wilson served with the Army during World War II in the European, African, Middle Eastern and Asiatic Pacific Theatres. He was a member of VFW Post 3651 and an avid sportsman. Mr. Wilson and the former Donna Wooley were married Dec. 6, 1941, in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Stephen of Coleman and Rickford of Carland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Roxie) Robinette and Terry Mose of Beaverton; one brother Adelbert of Sanford; 3 sisters, Florence Wooley of Edenville, Jessie Watson of Flint and Dorothy Boman of Hope; 22 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wilson-Miller Funeral Home in Midland. The Rev. James Smith officiated and burial was in the Old Edenville Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1989  Column - 3 Page - 2

FERDNIT H. WOOD (26 JAN 1910 - 5 SEP 1990) s/w Naomi

FERDNITWOOD

Ferdnit H. (Fergie) Wood, 80, of 4516 Nipigon, Gladwin, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1990, at his home after a long illness. Born in Lac-Du-Flambeau, Wisc, Jan. 26,1910, he moved to Gladwin County in 1969 from Pontiac. Mr. Wood was a pattern maker for GMC Truck & Coach and retired in 1969 after 35 years. He was a member of the Gladwin Church of Christ and the Beaverton Chapter UAW Retirees. Mr. Wood and the former Naomi Russell were married Aug. 23, 1932, in Pontiac.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Larry and Danny Sr. of Gladwin; 4 brothers, Dale of Pontiac, William of Gladwin, Burl of Barryton and Leland of Daytona Beach, Fla.; 3 sisters, Gloria Driver of Lake Orion, Mana Powers of Greenville and Foy Williams of Barryton: 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Church of Christ with Coleman Allmond officiating. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Hospice or the Visiting Nurse Association. Gladwin County Record dated 9-12/1990 Column – 2 Page – 2.


NAOMI M. (RUSSELL) WOOD (30 APR 1916 – 4 JAN 2009) s/w Ferdnit H.

Naomi M. Wood, 92, passed away after a long illness on Jan. 4, 2009, in Gladwin. She was born on April 30, 1916, in Detroit, to Lamont and Irene (Jasmond) Russell. Naomi married Ferdnit Wood on Aug. 23, 1932, in Pontiac; he preceded her in death in 1990.

She was a homemaker living in Gladwin County since 1969, previously residing in Pontiac. She was a member of Gladwin Church of Christ and the VFW Post #7303 Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Wood of Gladwin, Danny (Mary) Wood of Gladwin; grandchildren, Dan and Nazali Wood of Beaverton, Gregory and Valarie Wood of Gladwin, and Richard and Mary Wood of California; great-grandchildren, Jenna and Jeremy Onweller of Beaverton, Gregory and Tracey Wood of West Branch, Mathew Wood of Glaedwin, McCall Wood of California, Austin Wood of California; and great-great grandchildren, Seth Onweller of Beaverton and Ethan Wood of West Branch.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; grand-daughter, Naomi D. Wood; sister, Esther Brady; and brother, Gerald Russell.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Gladwin Church of Christ with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial will take place at Grout Twp. Cemetery in Gladwin. Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gladwin Church of Christ or MidMichigan Home Care (Hospice). Gladwin County Record dated 1-7-2009.

DANIEL F. WOODS (28 MARCH 1915 - 6 APRIL 1977) s/w Ruby Iona

TRAGEDY HITS GLADWIN COUPLE IN MARYLAND

   Tragedy struck a Gladwin couple in Cumberland, Md. last Monday as they were continuing research into their family heritage. What had become an avid weekend pursuit for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Woods over the past several months ended in a Cumberland trailer court where they were the apparent victims of carbon monoxide asphyxiation.

   Woods, 62, was found dead in the travel trailer they had used on previous trips in search of their ancestory to southern Michigan and Ohio, according to local relatives. His wife, Ruby, the former Ruby Reid, was found unconscious and taken to a Maryland hospital where she suffered a short bout of amnesia before being released Monday, they said.

   Mrs. Woods returned to Michigan with a sister and is staying with relatives in another part of the state, they added. She is a sixth grade teacher at the Gladwin Intermediate School. Relatives said police believe the tragedy may have been caused by a faulty furnace, but they are still investigating.

   Woods, who was president of the Gladwin County Historical Society, had developed an interest in researching his roots before the society was formed. Relatives said the couple had already traced back several generations.

   Funeral services for Woods, the father of two sons, were held Monday afternoon at the Grout Cemetery. Relatives asked that memorials in his honor be donated to the Historical Society. His obituary appears on page 2 of this section. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1977 Column - 4 Page - 1

DANIEL WOODS

   Daniel F. Woods, 62, of 400 South M-18, Gladwin, died April 6, in Cumberland, Md., of carbon monoxide asphyxiation in a travel trailer. Born in Grout Township, on March 28, 1915, he was the son of Bert and Anna Lennon Woods, and a life-long resident of the county.

   He graduated from Gladwin Schools in 1934 and was married to the former Ruby Reid on May 21, 1938, in Gladwin. He was employed as a crewleader in the electrical department at Brown Machine in Beaverton. Mr. Woods was president, and one of the organizers, of the Gladwin County Historical Society at the time of his passing. He was also active in Boy Scout work in Gladwin during his lifetime.

   Surviving are his wife, Ruby; 2 sons, Capt. Gavan Woods of the U.S. Air Force, K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Marquette, and Joseph Woods of  Mt. Pleasant; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Woods of Gladwin; a brother, Thomas J. Woods of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Heath of Gaylord, and Mrs. Vernell (Helen) Barlett of Minnetonka, Minn.; and 2 granddaughters.

   Graveside services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Grout Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating. Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2

RUBY IONA (REID) WOODS (12 MARCH 1913 - ?) s/w Daniel

DONALD G. WYATT (25 DEC 1927 - 23 MAY 2002)

   Donald G. Wyatt, 74, of Beaverton died May 23, 2002 at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma, Michigan, following a short illness. Donald was born December 25, 1927 to Riley and Liddie (Wilson) Wyatt in Raleigh, North Carolina. He married to Josephine (Ackerman) on November 25, 1967 in Detroit. He was employed at Great Lakes Steele in Ecorse, Michigan as a Millwright. He lived in Gladwin County for 25 years, having previously lived in Detroit.

   Surviving him are his wife, Josephine; five daughters, Angela Wyatt of Beaverton, Mary (Lee) Salisbury of Beaverton, Debbie Schmitzer of Farwell, Cynthia Donaldson of Clare, and Delores Hope of Florida; three sons, Jimmy Donaldson of Alabama, David Wyatt of Florida, and Glenn Donaldson of Belleville, Michigan; two brothers, Arlen Wyatt and Roy Wyatt, both of North Carolina; and nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 1 pm. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton, Michigan, with Rev. Duane Koontz officiating. Burial took place in Grout Township Cemetery in Gladwin, Michigan. 05-29/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2  

Y'S

 

HOWARD B. YAGER, SR (1 SEP 1909 - 25 FEB 1999)

 

HOWARD B. YAGER SR.

 

Howard B. Yager, Sr., 89, of Gladwin, died suddenly, Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at home. Born Sept. 1, 1909 in Fenton, he lived in Gladwin County since 1967 and previously lived in Saginaw. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Howard married Evelyn (Eberle) Yager, Aug. 6, 1942 in Denver, Colo. He was an x-ray technician for 25 years for Gladwin Hospital, Gladwin, retiring in 1977.

 

Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Howard B. Jr. and wife Jean of Bay City, Carl and wife Carolyn, and Ronald and wife Sherri, all of Midland; one daughter, Deborah and husband Melvin Stewart of Cadillac; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

 

Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Father Gerald Kukla officiating. Burial was in Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 3-3/1999 Column – 5 Page – 2.

 

Z'S

 

CORA M. (WIRICK) ZIMMER (9 MARCH 1902 - 28 DEC 1988) s/w Edward W.

Mrs. Cora M. Zimmer, 86, of 4199 W. Howard Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, in the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, March 9, 1902, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The former Cora Wirick, she was married to Edward Zimmer, Sept. 20, 1924, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1972.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Roy (Jack) of Gladwin and Alfred of Defiance, Ohio; 2 daughters, Mrs. Marie Hetherington of Clio and Mrs. Clarence (Mae) Hetherington of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Steele of Gladwin and Mrs. Grace Horner of Niles; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. A son, Donald, preceded her in death Dec. 3, 1979.

   Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. George Coon officiated and burial was in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1989 Column - 3 Page – 2

 

CORA M. ZIMMER

Cora M. Zimmer, 86, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1988, at the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born March 9, 1902, in VanWert, Ohio.  She had been a resident of Gladwin County since childhood. She was a homemaker and member of the
Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The daughter of Alfred and Della (Poling) Wirick; she married Edward W. Zimmer, Sept. 20, 1924, in Gladwin. Mr. Zimmer died, Oct. 3, 1972.
Surviving are two sons, Roy (Jack) Zimmer of Gladwin and Alfred Zimmer of Defiance, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Heatherington of Clio and Mrs. Clarence (Mae) Heatherington of Gladwin; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Steele of Gladwin and Mrs. Grace Horner of Niles. She was predeceased by one son, Donald (Pete) Zimmer, Dec. 3, 1979.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home today until 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m.
until the time of service on Friday.

Midland Daily News dated 12-29-1988 Page - B7 & B8.

DONALD EARL ZIMMER (7 JUNE 1928 - 3 DEC 1979)

Donald E. (Pete) Zimmer, 51, of 1914 N. Bond St., Saginaw, died Monday, Dec. 3, in Saginaw Veterans Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on June 7, 1928, he served in the Korean War. Mr. Zimmer was a disabled veteran and a member of the VFW Post 4087 in Davison. He was a general laborer. Mr. Zimmer lived in Abilene, Texas, for eight years and the past five in Saginaw. He was married to the former Peggy Briggs on September 9, 1953, in Lapeer.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Richard and Charles of Saginaw and Calvin of Prescott; 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Catherine) Sconzo fo Copperas Cove, Texas and Laurel Sherman of Prescott; his mother, Mrs. Cora Zimmer of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Jack of Gladwin and Alfred of Bridgeport; 2 sisters, Mrs. Marie Hetherington of Clio and Mrs. Mae Hetherington of Gladwin; and 6 grandchildren.

   Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates will officiate and burial will be in the Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2

EDWARD W. ZIMMER (31 AUG 1901 - 3 OCT 1972) s/w Cora M.

Edward W. Zimmer, 71, of Grout Township, died Wednesday, October 3, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following a lingering illness. Born in St. Clair County, Aug. 31, 1901, Mr. Zimmer had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1907, coming here with his parents. A farmer, he was married to the former Cora Wirick September 20, 1924, in Gladwin.

   Surviving are his wife, Cora; three sons, Roy of Gladwin, Donald of Texas, and Alfred of Saginaw; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Hetherington of Gladwin, and Mrs. Marie Hetherington of Clio; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Farling of Gladwin, Mrs. Clara Moomaw of Beaverton, and Mrs. Mary Wirick of Utica; three brothers, Roy of Grand Rapids, Earl of Port Huron, and John of Midland; 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. C. E. Howe officiating. Burial will be in Grout Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-04/1972 Column -1 Page - 2

JAMES LEE ZIMMER (1961 - 1961)


MARIA "MARY" ZIMMER (1927 - ?) m. 27 Jul 1947, s/w Roy E. “Jack”


REBECCA FERN ZIMMER (1962 - 1962)

ROY E. "JACK" ZIMMER (11 OCT 1925 - 15 SEP 2005) s/w Maria “Mary”

Roy E. “Jack” Zimmer, 79, of Gladwin, died Sept. 15, 2005 at his home following a short illness. He was born in Gladwin on Oct. 11, 1925 to Edward and Cora (Wirick) Zimmer. He married Mary Kroha in Beaverton on July 27, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Gladwin County. He served in the Army during World War II and worked as a supervisor at Dow Corning, retiring in 1987.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Zimmer of Beaverton; his son, Harvey (Barbara) Zimmer of Boise, Idaho; his daughter, Shirley (Alan) Young of Burton; grandchildren Katrina, Kale, Troy and Tonya; seven Great grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Hetherington of Clio and Mae Hetherington of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Don Zimmer.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 17 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial took place in Grout Township Cemetery.