HIGHLAND CEMETERY – Part 2 (K THRU Z)

 

 

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AUGUST KAISER (31 DEC 1864 - 16 DEC 1919)

 

HELEN M. KALETO (25 OCT 1913 - 10 FEB 1981)

 

Mrs. Helen M. Kaleto, 67, of 1113 North M-18, Gladwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on October 25, 1913, she had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Kaleto was co-owner and partner with her husband in the Dell Smith Furniture store. She was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gladwin Roscommon Camp of Gideons International. The former Helen Smith, she was married to Roy Kaleto on August 4, 1932, in West Branch.

   Surviving besides her husband, are 3 sons, Jerry, Richard and Stanley of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Ruth Ann) Robinson of Beaverton; and 13 grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Skeels Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and entombment was in the Highland Mausoleum. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-18/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

HUGH KANE (1860 – 18 SEP 1944)

 

NELLIE L. (WISNER) KANE (1865 – 15 FEB 1951)

 

HILDEGARDE M. KARKLIN (19 MAY 1914 - 18 DEC 1977)

 

Mrs. Hilda Karklin, of Gladwin, died Sunday in Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Gladwin Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home. Pravests Janis Turks and the Rev. Donald Bates will officiate. Burial wil be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

GRENVUL M. KEHOE (8 SEP 1912 - 2 JULY 1961)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO GRENVUL KEHOE

 

   Grenvul M. Kehoe, 48, of 1289 Delaney St., Flint, died Sunday at Saginaw General Hospital after a three months illness. Born in Gladwin on Sept. 8, 1912, he had lived in Flint for 30 years, and was employed as an electrician for Motor City Electric in Flint. His wife preceded him in death in March, 1961.

   Survivors include one son, George, of Bay City; four daughters, Joyce of Bay City, Mrs. Shirley Rhobe, Mrs. Bonnie Jeager and Mrs. Winnie Doerfer, all of Milwaukee, Wis.; five brothers, Don and Jack, of Gladwin, Bill of Bay City, Mark of Livonia, and Albert of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Seipke and Mrs. Cathryn Bailey, of Bay City.

   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Rosary was said at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Fr. George Artman officiated and burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1961 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

CLARA CASSIE KEITH (1876 – 8 DEC 1931)

 

ELRIE B. KEITH (1872 - 1948)

 

ERNEST KEITH (7 OCT 1936 - 8 OCT 1936)

 

JEROME KEITH (25 DEC 1911 - 6 AUG 1912)

 

JOSEPHINE KEITH (25 DEC 1911 - 18 AUG 1912)

 

ROBERT KEITH (7 OCT 1936 - 8 OCT 1936) {BABY OF: ERNEST & ZELPHA KEITH}

 

WILLIAM J. KEITH (1898 - MARCH 1919)

 

ZELPH KEITH (7 OCT 1936 - 8 OCT 1936)

 

EDWARD HENRY KELLEY (1857 – 9 JULY 1936)

 

INA DELL (PIERCE) KELLEY (30 APR 1862 – 21 JAN 1948)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. INA KELLEY

 

   Mrs. Ina D. Kelley, 85, passed away at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. William Tower in Reed City, on Wednesday, January 21. Ina Pierce was born in Almont on April 30, 1862. She was married to Edward Kelley on February 23, 1880. In 1886 they moved to Gladwin where they made their home, except for 15 years, when they lived on a farm in Ogemaw county. Mr. Kelley preceded his wife in death in 1936.

   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David Cohoon of Midland and Mrs. Clarence Ferrell of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Emma Armstrong of Gladwin; a nephew, Prof. F. E. Armstrong of Mt. Pleasant; two nieces, Mrs. Verne Neal of Portland, Oregon and Mrs. Carrie Deutsch of Seattle, Washington; also seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. John Scott, pastor of the West Grout Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member, officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 01-28/1948 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

FLORENCE MAY KELLOGG (? – 21 DEC 1914)

 

WILLIAM H. KELLOGG (1837- 10 MARCH 1916)

 

ANOTHER VETERAN ANSWERS LAST TAPS --- BROUGHT FROM DETROIT FOR BURIAL.

 

   William H. Kellogg died March 10 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Budge in Detroit, aged 78 years. Mr. Kellogg was a resident of Gladwin and county many years. After the death of his wife a few years since he went to Detroit to live with his children. He served in the Civil war and was a member of the Gladwin post.

   He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F. A. Burge of Detroit, and Mrs. Thomas Sherlock of Washington state, and one son, Fred Kellogg of Detroit. Services were held at Detroit Sunday. The body was brought to Gladwin Monday for interment in Highland cemetery. His son, Fred Kellogg, and grandson, Dr. C. W. Burge, both of Detroit, accompanied the body. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1916 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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JOHN ARTHUR KELLY, SR (5 SEP 1894 - 7 MARCH 1954)

 

PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY

 

SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK SUNDAY EVENING AT HOME HERE

 

SHERIFF ARTHUR KELLY

 

   Funeral services for Sheriff John Arthur Kelly, 59, will be held Thurday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Miner Funeral Home. Sheriff Kelly died suddenly at 6:30 o'clock Sunday evening at his home following a heart attack. He had been ill for several days with a severe cold, but had conducted his duties as usual and his condition had not been believed serious. He was one of the county's best known personalities, having been a resident here for 53 years and serving as sheriff for the past 12 years. Born in Shakespeare, Ont., Sept. 5, 1894, he came to Gladwin with his mother when six years old, following the death of his father.

   After completion of school, he worked as a mechanic at the Ford garage until he enlisted in the U.S. Army May 26, 1918. Mr. Kelly served in France with teh 339th Inf. Division an dwith the Polar Bear expedition in Russia, receiving his discharge July 7, 1919. He returned to his employment as an auto mechanic and later operated the Standard Service Station for several years. In 1932 he moved his family to a farm in Sage Township, where he resided until he was elected sheriff in 1942. He married the former Miss Mae E. Flach at Oberlin on July 3, 1923. Serving his sixth consecutive term, when stricken, he as widely known and respected among state law enforcement officers.

   Surviving are his wife, Mae; one son, John A. Kelly, Jr.; one daughter, Miss Betty Kelly, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Smith, treasurer of Gladwin County, and Mrs. Jessie Sexton of Pinconning; one brother, Clarence Hunt, of Traverse City. Sheriff Kelly was a member and past commander of the Gladwin Veterans of Foreign Wars post; and of the state Sheriff's Association.

   The Rev. Sidney S. Rood of Houghton Lake and the Rev. William T. Elliott of Gladwin will officiate at the funeral rites and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Services at the grave wil be under the auspices of the VFW post with veterans from both Gladwin and Beaverton taking part. Honorary pallbearers will be Mayor Gordon M. Smith and Captain Earl Secrist, district commander of the Bay City State Police headquarters.

   Members of the Michigan State Police serving as pallbearers are Sgt. Lynn Smith and Tpr. LeRoy McClure of West Branch, Det. Sgt. Russell Aldrich, Det. Walter Barkell and Tpr. Clifford Demsky of Bay City, Cpl. Frank Roti of East Tawas, Cpl. Carl Gray of Marquette and Tpr. Edward Malette of Newberry. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1954 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

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VIOLA C. (COLLINS) KEMP (1896 – 19 JUNE 1987)

 

Viola C. Kemp, 90, of Gladwin, died Friday, June 19, 1987, at the Clare Nursing Home following a short illness. She was born Sept. 30, 1896, in Saginaw. The former Viola C. Collins married Walter J. Kemp, Sept. 2, 1924, in Detroit; he died May 28, 1951.

 

She moved to Beaverton in 1924, then to Glen Ellyn, Ill., in 1951. She had worked as a file clerk for Scripture Press in Wheaton, Ill., retiring in 1975 after 25 years of service. She then moved to Gladwin in 1975.

 

She leaves a son, Walter Kemp of Gladwin; a daughter, Jeanette Harles of Skokie, Ill.; six grandchildren; and severn great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren.

 

Services are not finalized at this time; arrangements are being made by the Hall Funeral Home of Gladwin. Memorials are suggested to the Elm Grove Church of God in Clare County.

 

WALTER JOHN KEMP (1883 – 28 MAY 1951)

 

JOHN A. KENNEDY (ABT. 1853 - 23 APRIL 1890)

 

CHARLES C. KENNEY (1869 - MAY 1922)

 

FLORENCE A. KENNEY (1877 - 1962)

 

JOHN KERCHOFF (1861 - SEP 1919)

 

ETHEL ESTHER (FOUTCH) KERSWILL (8 MARCH 1891 - 21 JAN 1978)

 

Ethel E. Kerswill, 86, of 4800 Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Midland Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on March 8, to Archie and Maggie Foutch, she had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Kerswill was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Benevolent Society and the Home Extension Group. The former Ethel Foutch, she was married to Lyman Kerswill on June 28, 1916, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1975.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Kenneth of Gladwin and Lewis of Burlington, Wisc.; one sister, Mrs Allie Gilbert of Marquettte; and one granddaughter. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

Gladwin (Jan. 23, 1978)

 

Services for Mrs. Kerswill, 86, who died Saturday in Midland Hospital Center, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery. She was born March 8, 1891, in Gladwin. Among survivors are two sons and a sister.

 

GILES STEVENSON KERSWILL (8 JULY 1858 – 19 OCT 1937)

 

HARRY GOURLEY KERSWILL (8 SEP 1885 – 5 FEB 1977)

 

Harry G. Kerswill, 91, of Omena, died Saturday night at the Leelanau Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born Sept. 8, 1885, in Middlesex County, Ontario. He came to Gladwin County in 1892 with his parents, where they settled on a farm in Grout Township. He moved from Gladwin to Omena in 1947. He was a member of the former West Grout Church.

 

Survivors are two nephews, Kenneth Kerswill, of Gladwin, and Lewis Kerswill, of Burlington, Wis. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Gladwin Chapel of the Hal Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating. Burial wil be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today.

 

KENNETH D. KERSWILL (17 JAN 1924 – 12 MAY 2010)

 

Kenneth D. Kerswill, age 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday; May 12, 2010 at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Jan. 17, 1924 in Gladwin, the son of the late Lyman L. and Ethel E. (Foutch) Kerswill.

 

Ken lived in Gladwin his entire life. He was the Gladwin Postmaster for 28 1/2 years. He worked at Dow Chemical for seven yearsr. He was a member of GAFT for 25 years, Gladwin Rotary Club for 55 years where he had a perfect attendance, Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM for 33 years where he was the past Worship Full Master and also the Mason of the year for the State of Michigan, Elf Khurafeh Shrine Center of Saginaw and the Consistory Valley of Bay City. He also volunteered at Gladwin Meals on Wheels and the Gladwin Hospice. He was known as the Gladwin Historian and his memories and stories will live on forever.

 

He was precede in death by his parents; and brother, Lewis Kerswill. He is survived by his niece, Valerie (Mike) Wells of Ramsay; three great-nephews, Mathew, Jeffrey and Brendan.

 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin, with Pastor Dave Snyder officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ken to GAFT located at 1000 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, MI 48624. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-19/2010.

 

LYMAN LOFTUS KERSWILL (11 AUG 1888 - 17 JAN 1975)

 

From the Midland Daily News --- January 18, 1975

 

GLADWIN -- Lyman Loftus Kerswill, 86, died Friday at his home 4800 Kerswill Road, Gladwin, on Friday. He was born Aug. 11, 1888 in Middlesex, Ontario and came to Gladwin in 1892 where he had since resided. Mr. Kerswill was an insurance agent for more than 70 year; was school treasurer for Grout Township No. 1 for over 30 years; was Grout Township treasure; served 14 years on the Gladwin County Road Commission and was chairman of the Gladwin County Republican Committee for many years. Married to Ethel Foutch on June 28, 1916 in Gladwin, Mr. Kerswill was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church and of the Gladwin Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 177.

Besides his wife, survivors include two sons; Gladwin Post-master, Kenneth Kerswill and Lewis of Burlington, Wis.; and one brother, Harry of Newport, Mich. The Rev. Byron Hatch will officiate at funeral services from the Gladwin chapel of the Hall Funeral Home at 2 p.m Monday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

 

 

MARY ANN (CONKEY) KERSWILL (12 NOV 1850 – 22 APR 1933)

 

ALLEN R. KETTELSON (1925 – 15 DEC 1991)

 

GRACE DORA (UNDERWOOD) KIGAR (28 AUG 1888 - 30 JAN 1970)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. GRACE KIGAR

 

   Services were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Grace Dora Kigar, 81, of 240 S. Antler, St., Gladwin, who died early Friday morning at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a short illness. Born in Antwerp, Ohio, August 28, 1888, she attended the schools in Antwerp and was a teacher for two years in Payne, Ohio. She was the daughter of Aaron and Rebecca Underwood. On May 9, 1908, the former Miss Grace Underwood and Harry W. Kigar were married in Antwerp, and came to Gladwin Township, later moving into Gladwin City. Mr. Kigar preceded her in death Aug. 1, 1963, and a son, Harold, Dec. 12, 1964.

   Mrs. Kigar was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Women's Society of the church, the Gladwin County Women's Club and the Gladwin Literary Club. She had been active in the church and taught Sunday School classes for many years and also took active part in civic affairs.

   Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Madonna Spring of Petosky and Mrs. William (Ruth) Dersnah of Picton, Ontario, Can.; two sons, Donald N. and Rollin G. Kigar of Gladwin; a brother, Thomas Underwood of Jackson; and one sister, Mrs. A. J. Pease of Toledo, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2:00 p.m., at the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

HAROLD L. KIGAR (1 MAR 1911 - 12 DEC 1964)

 

EX-GLADWIN MAN DIES

 

GLADWIN – Harold L. Kigar, 53, died Saturday at his home in Traverse City. He is a former Gladwin resident. He was born March 1, 1911 at Payne, O. He was married Sept. 2, 1935 in Gladwin to Lucille Coulier. He was a salesman for The Petosky Cement Company.

 

His survivors are his widow, Lucille; one son Hadley, Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Sarron Ramsay of Lansing; also his mother, Mrs. Grace Kigar of Gladwin and four grandsons; two brothers, Donald and Rollin of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Madonna Spring of Petosky and Mrs. Ruth Dersnah of Midland.

 

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from Miner Funeral Home in Gladwin. Rev. Rosa Tracy will officiate. Burial will be in Highland cemetery in Gladwin.

 

LUCILLE A. (COULTER) KIGAR (1916 - 1983)

 

RALPH W. KIGGINS (3 JUNE 1890 - 22 OCT 1943)

 

RALPH KIGGINS DIES HERE OCTOBER 22

 

   Ralph Kiggins, 53, of Grout township, succumbed Friday at 10:15 p.m. after an illness of seven years with heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home here Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ellis Biggs of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery with services at the grave in charge of the American Legion.

   Born in Mercer county, Ohio, on June 3, 1890, Mr. Kiggins was married on March 5, 1919, to Miss Viola Jenkins, at Alexandria, Virginia. He served more than seven years in the U.S. Army spending 2 1/2 years in service on the Mexican border in the Cavalry under General Pershing, 21/2 years in the Phillipines, and the remaining time at a Base Hospital Camp near Humphrey, Virginia. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. The Kiggins have lived in Gladwin county for the past 15 years.

   Surviving are the widow; three sons, Wayne, of Fort Bliss, Texas; Ralph and Vaughn at home; his aged father, of Gladwin; and one brother, Lester, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1943 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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VAUGHN KIGGINS, JR (1956 - MAY 1956)

 

A.D. KIMBALL (22 JULY 1902 - 4 MARCH 1963)

 

RITES THURSDAY FOR A. D. KIMBALL

 

   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for A. D. Kimball, 60 of Hay Township, who died suddenly Monday of a heart attack. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and burial is in Highland Cemetery. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on July 22, 1902, he came to Gladwin County 50 years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Behnke, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Louise Nash, of Ann Arbor. One sister, Mrs. Henrietta Converse, of Standish, preceded him in death last fall. Gladwin County Record dated 03-06/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1 

 

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ANDREW KING (1 MARCH 1843 - 11 JULY 1915)

 

CIVIL WAR VETERAN, RESIDENT OF GLADWIN TP., IS DEAD AT RIPE AGE.

 

Andrew King a veteran of the Civil war, died early Sunday morning at his home in Gladwin township after three weeks' illness and having been in poor health for sometime. He was born in Washtenaw county March 1, 1843. He enlisted as a private in Co. K., Twentieth regiment, Michigan infantry in 1862 and was honorably discharged in 1865. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Hoover Oct. 26, 1889. They moved to Gladwin in October 1909. After two years's residence they moved to their home in Gladwin township.

   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by the Rev. John W. Hayward. Interment in Highland cemetery. Comrades of the G.A.R. acted as pallbearers. He is survived by his wife, and four children. Two brothers of Mrs. King of Mishawaka were present at the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 07-15/1915 Column - 6 Page - 5

 

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CHARLES A. KING (26 JAN 1891 - 5 JAN 1978)

 

Charles A. King, 86, of 240 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 5, in the Hoover Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Warren. Born in Peterboro, Ont., Can., on January 26, 1891, he came to the United States in 1901 and to Gladwin County. Mr. King enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917 and was discharged in 1919. He was a retired mechanic for the Detroit Street and Railway Department. Mr. King returned to Gladwin County in 1966.

   Surviving are one son, Charles of Richmond; one daugter, Mrs. Donna King of Detroit; 2 sisters, Mrs. Margie Purdy of Victoria, B.C. and Mrs. Marie Pobanz of Gladwin; one brother, Martin of Kelliher, Sask.; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. William Stevens officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1978 Column - 4 Page - 7

 

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IRENE KING (? - 6 FEB 1986)

 

Irene King, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 6. She was married to John King who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Marie Brown; 2 sons, Al and John King; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A daughter, Margaret Grubb and a son, Andrew Mackey, preceded her in death. Rites were held at the Highland Cemetery Chapel Feb. 8. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

JOHN KING (31 DEC 1892 - 5 SEP 1971)

 

John (Jack) King, 78, of 240 W. Third Street, Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 5 at the Midland Hospital, following an illness of three months. Mr. King was born Dec. 31, 1892, in Port Arthur, Ont., Canada, coming to Gladwin County as a child and had spent most of his life here. He farmed for many years and was a tractor salesman before his retirement. He and the former Irene Oard were married October 13, 1924, in Gladwin.

   Surviving are his wife, Irene; two sons, Alexander J. King, of Grosse Pointe Woods, John King Jr. of Rochester of Rochester, and a step-son, Andrew Mackey of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Brown and Mrs. Margaret Grubb, both of Detroit; three brothers, Joseph and Charles, both of Gladwin, and Martin of Canada; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Pobanz of Gladwin, and Mrs. Marjorie Purdy of Vancouver, B.C.; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

   Services are today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2  

 

GEORGE A. KINGSBURY (12 FEB 1827 - 24 FEB 1913)

 

ONE OF THE FIRST RESIDENTS OF GLADWIN COUNTY IS LAID TO REST

 

George A. Kingsbury died the night of Feb. 24 in this city at the home of Guy E. Smith, where he had lived several years. He was born in New York state Feb. 12, 1827 and was aged 86 years and 12 days. Mr. Kingsbury came to Gladwin county some 35 years ago, and he was a familier figure to old residents. He home-steaded the farm now owned by James Riley, and was the first settler in the neighborhood of Round Lake. In his early days he was a man of strong physical powers and a hard worker, his sturdy constitution enabling him to actively continue his accustomed pursuits until long past the usual age at which ordinary men drop out of the ranks.

   His declining years were enjoyed quitely and peacefully and the stern Reaper found him "as a shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest." Mr. Kingsbury exemplified the teachings of the golden rule, and found consolation in his devotion to a Christian life. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal church at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. H. Nimmo. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-27/1913 Column - 4 Page - 8

 

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CECIL CLARENCE KINNE (28 JULY 1906 - 1953)

 

CLAIR T. KINNE (3 NOV 1885 - 12 AUG 1972)

 

Clair T. Kinne, 80, of Gladwin, died Saturday, August 12, in Saginaw at the home of his daughter, following a short illness. Born in Hope Township, Midland County, November 3, 1895, he had been a resident of Gladwin County most of his life. He served as superintendent for the Gladwin County Road Commission for many years before his retirement. Mr. Kinne and the former LaRene Coffel were married February 14, 1916, and she died December 20, 1934.

   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Luella) Smith of Saginaw, and Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Welch of Freeland; four sons, William of Hemlock, Harold of Gladwin, Clayton of Hallendale, Fla., and Grover of LaPorte, Ind.; 26 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. Three sons, Clyde, Cecil and David, also preceded him in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Paul Kitley of Saginaw officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-16/1972 Column - 2 Page - 3

 

DAVID E. KINNE (25 JULY 1925 - 14 JAN 1970)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR DAVID KINNE

 

Services were held Saturday afternoon for David E. Kinne, 44, of Gladwin, who died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday, Jan. 14. He had been driving a snow-mobile, with a friend, a half mile west of Gladwin, shortly before his death occurred. Born July 25, 1925, in Gladwin, he had spent his lifetime here with the exception of the years he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and the former Miss Joy Looker, of Gladwin, were married in June 1949, in Indiana. Mr. Kinne was employed at Dow Chemical in Miland and was a member of the Gladwin Eagles lodge.

   Survivors include his wife, Joy; a son Tracy; two daughters, Tamara and Tina, all at home; his father Clair, of Gladwin; five brothers, Clyde of Saginaw, William of Hemlock, Harold of Gladwin, Clayton of Lansing, and Grover of Midland; two sisters, Mrs. Luella Smith of Saginaw, and Mrs. Margaret Welch of Midland. The Rev. John Cermak officiated at the 2:00 p.m. services at the Hall Funeral Home and interment was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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EMMA LURENE (COFFELL) KINNE (13 MARCH 1895 - 20 DEC 1934)

 

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. CLAIR KINNE

 

   Funeral services were held at the home in Riverside addition for Mrs. Clair Kinne Sunday afternoon at 1:30. Rev. Grant L. Jordan of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Burial services were at Highland cemetery.

   Emma Lurene Coffell was born March 13, 1895, at Kennard, Ohio, was married to Clair Kinne February 1, 1916, and has lived in Gladwin since that date. Mrs. Kinne died very suddenly at her home Thursday afternoon, December 20, after she had spent several hours making Christmas candy.

   She is survived by her husband, two daughters and four sons, Luella, Grover, Harold, Billy, David and Margaret; three stepsons, Cecil, Clyde and Clayton; her father, Peter Coffel, and two brothers, Harry and Charles Coffel. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1934 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

IVAH B. (BART) KINNE (1887 - 3 JUNE 1910)

 

DEATH OF MRS. CLAIR KINNE

 

   Iveh B., wife of Clair Kinne, died June 3, at 4 p.m. of toxemia. Deceased was born Nov. 27, 1886, and was 23 years, 6 months and 6 days old. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m., from the residence conducted by Rev. J. M. Jensen, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. She leaves an infant 5 months old and two small children.

   Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Inman, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Inman and Mrs. Winslow Inman of Hope, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Masten and children and Mr. and Mrs. Rooker of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gillean of Pinconning and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kinne of Jonesville, relatives from outh of the city, attended the funeral. Floral offerings were sent by the L.O.T.M.M. and I.O.O.F. and many friends. Gladwin County Record dated 06-09/1910 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

LESTER W. KINNINS (1889 - 1979)

 

CHARLES WILLIAM KINYON (19 FEB 1897 - 31 OCT 1988)

 

THELMA AGNES (BERTRAND) KINYON (16 JULY 1903 - 14 AUG 1974)

 

Mrs. Thelma Kinyon, 70, of 3511 S. Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, August 14, at Midland Hospital, following an illness of a month. Born in Sanilac County, January 6, 1904, she had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 18 years. Her previous residence had been Detroit. The former Thelma Bertrand and Charles Kinyon were married April 6, 1957, in Beaverton.

   Surviving are her husband, Charles, of Beaverton; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Littlepage of Allen Park; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Millard of East Lansing; Mrs. Wilma Paulus of Ludington; and Mrs. Margaret Hughes of Gaithersburg, Md.; 3 brothers, Lee Bertrand of Lawton, Rex of Detroit, and Harry of Wisconsin; 2 sisters, Mrs. LaVerne Gerlach of Flint, and Mrs. Irene Williams of Beaverton; and 9 grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home - Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Castanier officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

THERESA E. (APARY) KINYON (16 JULY 1903 – 19 JAN 1953)

 

MRS. CHARLES KINYON DIES

 

GLADWIN --- Mrs. Theresa E. Kinyon, 49, wife of Charles Kinyon of Dale in Tobacco Township, Gladwin County, died early Monday morning at her home following a long illness. Born July 16, 1903, in Cleveland, O., she came to Gladwin County 39 years ago and was married to Charles Kinyon Sept. 15, 1928, in Gladwin. The couple lived in Hay Township until six years ago when they moved to a farm near Dale. Mrs. Kinyon was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin.

 

Surviving, besides her husband, are three daughters, Miss Wilma Kinyon of Hastings, Miss Betty and Miss Margaret Kinyon, both of Lansing: her father, Stephen Apary of Painesville, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Warren of Bentley and Miss Wilma Apary of Cleveland, O.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin with the pastor, Rev. George Artman, officiating. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery, Glawin. The Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin where friends may call.

 

MARION L. KIRBY (1895 - 1952)

 

ALMA KIRK (1889 - 1889)

 

BARBARA E. KIRK (1853 – 13 NOV 1908)

 

GRACE KIRK (1879 – 26 MAY 1909)

 

LEWIS HENRY KIRK (1845 – 22 DEC 1922)

 

MAY KIRK (1878 – 7 NOV 1931)

 

WILLIAM E. KIRK (1875 - MAY 1888)

 

ALVA S. KITCHEN (1895 - JUNE 1933)

 

ALBERT KLAMER (2 APRIL 1910 - 19 MAY 2001)

 

Albert Klamer, 91, of Gladwin, died Saturday, May 19, 2001 following a long illness. Born April 2, 1910 in Gladwin County, he was the son of Louis and Pauline Meister Klamer. Albert married the former Verna Jungman, Nov. 11, 1933 in Flint. He lived in Gladwin County all of his life and retired from farming in 1969. Albert drove school bus for Gladwin Schools for five years. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Farm Bureau.

   Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Ruth Ann and husband Carl Perry of Fowler; three sons, Duane and wife Darlene, and Ron and wife Josette, all of Gladwin, and Larry and wife Marie of Bay City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold of Gladwin; three sisters, Emma Klamer, Alma Peck, and Ruth Young, all of Gladwin.

 

LOUIS KLAMER (10 APRIL 1876 - 15 JAN 1964)

 

RITES HELD FOR LOUIS KLAMER

 

   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, formerly Zion Lutheran Church, Oberlin, for Louis Klamer, 87, who died suddenly last Wednesday night at his home in Gladwin. The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Poland on April 10, 1876, he came to Cleveland in 1899. He was married in Cleveland Jan. 24, 1903, to Paulina Meister. They came to Gladwin in 1908 and he farmed here until his retirement in 1949. He was a charter member of Zion Lutheran Church, Oberlin.

   Surviving are his wife, Paulina; two sons, Albert and Harold, of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Gustave (Lydia) Nehring; Miss Emma Klamer, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Peck; Mrs. Gerald (Ruth) Young, of Gladwin; one brother, Fred Klamer, of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Louise Murowski, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

PAULINE (MEISTER) KLAMER (12 FEB 1883 - 3 OCT 1966)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. KLAMER

 

   Mrs. Pauline Klamer, 82, died at her home in Gladwin City Monday morning, Oct. 3, following a short illness. Mrs. Klamer was born in Poland Feb. 12, 1883, and came to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1902. She and Louis Klamer were married in Cleveland Jan. 24, 1903, and they moved to Gladwin County in 1908. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1964. Her maiden name was Meister.

   Services were held Wednesday (today) at 1:00 p.m. in Our Savior Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. The Rev. Ernest Mueller officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Albert and Harold of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Gustave (Lydia) Nehring, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Peck, Mrs. Gerald (Ruth) Young, and Miss Emma Klamer, all of Gladwin; three brothers, Julius Meister of Gladwin, Oscar and Ernest Meister of Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Sempf of Detroit, and  Miss Amelia Meister of Gladwin; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 10-05/1966 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

VERNA E. (JUNGMAN) KLAMER (29 JUNE 1916 - 6 DEC 2002)

 

   Verna E. Klamer , age 86, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2002 at MidMichgan Medical Center-Midland following a sudden illness. She was born on June 29, 1916 in Secord Township to the late Fred and Dora (Bruns) Jungman. She married Albert Klamer on Nov. 11, 1933 in Flint; he preceded her in death on May 19, 2001. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and The Farm Bureau.

   She is survived by three sons, Duane (Darlene) Klamer of Gladwin, Ron (Josette) Klamer of Gladwin, and Larry (Marie) Klamer of Bay City; one daughter, Ruth Ann (Carl) Perry of Fowler; and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Carl Jungman, and three sisters, Lydia Behnke, Mamie Fite and Henrietta Leonard. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Verity presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery.

 

MARTIN KLEIN (23 NOV 1834 - 1 MAY 1913)

 

EDWIN W. KLEISS (6 AUG 1913 - 30 AUG 1980)

 

ANNA (COUER) KLIEWONEIT (11 MAY 1891 – 6 APRIL 1967)

 

BEAVERTON WOMAN DIES

 

BEAVERTON --- Mrs. Anna Kliewoneit, 85, died Thursday at the Gladwin Hospital following a five week illness. Born May 1, 1881 in Essen, Germany, she came to the United States in 1900 and married Herman Kliewoneit in 1930. He preceded her in death in 1960.

 

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Betty McKenna of Beaverton, one son Adolph Kliewoneit of Detroit and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with burial in the Highland Cemetery.

 

VIOLA KNAPP (1898 - 1924)

 

ANNETTA KNIGHT (1874 – 6 JULY 1943)

 

KAY BELLE (HOY) KNIGHT (16 OCT 1873 - 9 FEB 1963)

 

RITES TUESDAY FOR MRS. BELLE KNIGHT

 

   Mrs. Belle Knight, 89, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Koontz, in Gladwin. Born on Oct. 16, 1873, in Defiance, Ohio, the former Belle Hoy was married to Norman Knight on Nov. 19, 1891, in Scott, Ohio. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1956. Mr. and Mrs. Knight came to Gladwin County from Ohio n 1897. They farmed in Sage Township and later operated a meat market in Gladwin city for many years. Mrs. Knight was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church.

   Surviving her are four sons, Carl, of Gladwin, Dan, of Farwell, Lon, of Flint, and Walter, of Harrison; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Koontz of Gladwin, and Mrs. Madaline Brink, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and five great-greant-grandchildren.

   Funera services were held Tuesday at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. George Skene officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-13/1963 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

NORMAN W. KNIGHT (6 JAN 1870 - 19 MARCH 1956)

 

RITES TODAY FOR FORMER MARKET OWNER

 

   Funeral services were held today for Norman W. Knight, 86, a resident of Gladwin county for 57 years. Mr. Knight was born in Van Wert, Ohio January 6, 1870. He married the former Belle Hoy, November 19, 1891 in Van Wert and came to Gladwin in 1899. They settled on a farm in Sage township and he carried mail for three years from 1912 to 1915. He served on Riley school board for many years. For 18 years Mr. Knight operated a meat market in Gladwin, where Hanna's Cleaners is now located, selling out in 1941, when he retired. He passed away at his home Monday, March 19, after several months illness.

   Surviving are his wife, Belle; six sons, Harry and Carl, of Gladwin, Alonzo and Paul of Flint, Daniel of Houghton Lake and Walter of Harrison; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Brink of Foristel, Mo., and Mrs. Elmer Koontz of Gladwin; 19 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Ruby Snyder, Mrs. Mattie Webb and Miss Laura Knight, all of Gladwin; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Knight of Gladwin. One sister, Mrs. Lillian Walters, and one brother, Jasper preceded him in death.

   Funeral services were held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Pallbearers were the grandsons Glenn, Daniel, Donald and Robert Knight, Robert Whisler and Floyd Koontz. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1956 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

PAUL B. KNIGHT (23 JULY 1909 - 3 MAY 1958)

 

SERVICES HELD HERE FOR PAUL KNIGHT

 

   Paul Knight, 48, died on Saturday, May 3, at his home in Flint. Born on July 23, 1909, most of his life was spent in Flint where he worked for General Motors Corporation. At the time of his death, he was employed by the Hall Engineering Company. Mr. Knight was married to the former Miss Zella Paxton on December 27, 1926.

   Survivors include his wife, Zella; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Miller, of Flint, and Miss Karen Knight, at home; his mother, Mrs. Norman Knight, of Gladwin; five brothers, Harry and Carl, of Gladwin, Dan, of Houghton Lake, Lon, of Flint, and Walter, of Harrison; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Koontz, of Gladwin and Farwell, and Mrs. Madaline Brink, of Florida.

   Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. H. J. Meyer officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-21/1958 Column - 2 Page - 9

 

ROSELTH KNIGHT (12 MARCH 1901? - 9 JAN 1929)

 

SOLOMON JOHN KNIGHT (1866 – 25 FEB 1939)

 

AMOS WILSON KNOWLTON  (28 JAN 1889 - 4 AUG 1967)

 

RITES HELD FOR AMOS KNOWLTON

 

   Amos W. Knowlton, 78, of Sage Township, died at his home Friday after a short illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio on Jan. 28, 1889, he was a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer. Mr. Knowlton was married to the former Grace Gould on Nov. 20, 1912, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1953.

   Surviving are one brother, Oscar of Sage Township; and one sister, Mrs. Horace Stickney, also of Sage. Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. M. R. Putnam officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-09/1967 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

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GARY L. KNOWLTON (? - 6 MARCH 1947)

 

LETHA (GARVER). KNOWLTON (8 APR 1922 – 18 MAR 2010)

 

Letha Knowlton, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. She was born April 8, 1922 in Gladwin, the daughter of the late Roy and Lila (Sherman) Garver. Letha was full of life and loved spending time with her family. She married Leslie Knowlton on June 30, 1939 in Gladwin.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1987; and brother, Fred Garver. She is survived by her children, Gary Knowlton of Gladwin, Diane Bumb of North Bend, Washington, and Linda Rickord of Gladwin; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Clifford Garver of Falmoth; and Ron Garver of Gladwin; and sister, Carol Horn of Gladwin.

 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Withrow officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/2010.

 

WILSON LESLIE KNOWLTON (15 SEP1918 – 23 NOV 1987)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- December 2, 1987

LESLIE KNOWLTON

W. Leslie Knowlton, 69, of 3498 Eagleson Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 23,at his home. Born in Gladwin Sept. 15, 1918, he had spent his lifetime here. He was a chemist with Dow Corning. Mr. Knowlton and the former Letha Garver were married June 30, 1939, in Gladwin.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Gary of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Bumb of Midland and Mrs. James (Linda) Rickord of Gladwin; one brother, Floyd of Coleman; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Brien of Ithaca; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held last Wednesday at 1 p.m. fr om the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Potter officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.

 

JOHN KOCHISH (1865 – 12 AUG 1936)

 

VERA KOCHISH (1867 - JULY 1922)

 

IRVIN JOHN KOEHLER (17 NOV 1920 - 19 DEC 1967)

 

SATURDAY RITES FOR IRV KOEHLER

 

   Irvin John Koehler, 47, was found in his Wooden Shoe Village home Tuesday, dead of a gunshot wound. Coroner Donald Hall estimated death occured about 10 p.m. Monday evening. He was co-owner, with his wife, of Irv & Kitty's Place in Gladwin. Mrs. Koehler had stayed in Gladwin with friends Monday night after closing the bar. When her husband didn't appear for work Tuesday and failed to answer the phone, an employee was sent to see if he was ill.

   Born Nov. 17, 1920, in Pennslyvania, Mr. Koehler had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 12 years, coming from Detroit when they bought the business here. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Koehler. He and the former Clara Steele were married in Detroit June 18, 1949. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Clara; four brothers, Walter of Napleas, Fla., William, Henry and Fred, all Detroit; and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Karp, of Detroit.

   Services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mr. Koehler is at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1967 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

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HELENA NOKALNS (25 APRIL 1885 - 19 JULY 1970)

 

AGNES KOMLOSI (1893 - 1967)

 

JOSEPH KOMLOSI (1881 - FEB 1928)

 

JULIUS KOMLOSI (1927 - 1998)

 

MARY M. KOMLOSI (1931)

 

EMMA KONSCHAK (3 APRIL 1899 - 9 DEC 1976)

 

Mrs. Emma A. Konschak, 77, of 421 South Silverleaf, Gladwin, died Thursday, Dec. 9, in Midland. Born April 3, 1899, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Edward and Anna Erdman, she had spent her lifetime in the Gladwin-Clare County area. Mrs. Konschak was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the choir.

   She is survived by 2 sons, Richard of Dearborn Heights and Rudy of Grand Rapids; 2 daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Elsie) Grinn of Gladwin and Mrs. George (Trudi) Clement of Beverly Hills, Calif.; 2 brothers, Albert Erdman of Gladwin and Herman Erdman of Harrison; one sister, Mrs. Emily Law of Hessell; several step-children; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-15/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

ANDREW KONYA (? - JUNE 1938)

 

MARI MARTI KONYA (29 JUNE 1861 - 15 APRIL 1920)

 

BERTHA M. (BRUNNI) KOONTZ (4 DEC 1890 - 30 SEP 1977)

 

Bertha Koontz, 86, of 1690 Wirtz Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 30, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Ohio City, Ohio, on December 4, 1890, she came to Gladwin County as a child. The former Bertha Brunni, she was married to Clarence Koontz on Jan. 2, 1910, at Smith Creek, Gladwin County. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1975.

   Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Fred (Mildred) White Cartier of Saginaw, Mrs. Donald (Deloris) Wall of Lake Orion, Mrs. Rolland (Donna) Donn of Gladwin and Mrs. Wiliam (Evalyne) Primeua of Beaverton; one son, C. Jay of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Merkel of VanWert, Ohio; 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

   Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Helena Egts officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-05/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

CLARENCE E. KOONTZ (10 MARCH 1891 - 27 MAY 1975)

 

Clarence E. Koontz, 84, of 1690 Wirtz Rd., Gladwin, died at his Butman Township home Tuesday, May 27, following failing health of 6 months. A life-time resident, he was born in Gladwin County March 10, 1891, the son of Cyrus and Marie Greer Koontz. Mr. Koontz and the former Bertha Brunni were married January 2, 1910, at Smith Creek. A farmer all of his life, he was a member of the Farm Bureau.

   Surviving are his wife, Bertha; 4 daughters, Mrs. Fred (Mildred) Carter of Saginaw, Mrs. Don (Deloris) Wall of Lake Orion, Mrs. Rolland (Donna) Donn of Gladwin and Mrs. Bill (Evelyn) Primeau of Gladwin; 1 son Jay of Gladwin; a brother, Ross Koontz, Sr.; and a sister Mrs. Eldo (Gladys) Eagleson, both of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

   Services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Helena Egts officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-28/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

CHRISTIAN KORKOSKE (1879 - APRIL 1930)

 

ERNEST C. KORKOSKE (14 FEB 1907 - 14 MAY 1969)

 

RITES HELD FOR ERNEST KORKOSKE

 

   Ernest C. Korkoske, 62, former owner and developer of the Gladwin Heights Golf Course, died early Wednesday morning, May 14, in Gold Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., after a long illness. Born in Lansing, on Feb. 14, 1907, he had lived in Gladwin County since his childhood. Mr. Korkoske built and operated the Gladwin Heights Golf Course until selling it two years ago. He was a master plumber and operated Korkoske Plumbling Heating in Gladwin from 1928 to 1952. Since 1952 he was a mechanical contractor in Midland.

   He was a member of the Gladwin F. & A.M. Lodge No. 397 and the Bay City Consistory, Shrine. Mr. Korkoske was married to Myrta Hoffman on Dec. 27, 1937, in Goshen, Ind. Besides his wife, he is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Stephens, of Alma; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hitchcock, of Beaverton and Mrs. Geneva Feldbusch, of Warren; one brother, Fred, of Midland; and four grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. John C. Cermak officiated and interment was in the Highland Mausoleum. A Masonic memorial service was held Friday at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 05-21/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

FLORENCE PEARL KORKOSKE (1890 - 1952)

 

MARGARET LOUISE KORKOSKE (? – 16 MARCH 1947)

 

MARY ELLEN. KORKOSKE (? – 16 MARCH 1947)

 

ADOLF J. KRAHNER (1868 - 1933)

 

ANNA MAE (PAT) (DEAN) KRAHNER (1 APRIL 1917 – 12 FEB 1998)

 

EDWARD ERNEST KRAHNER (17 FEB 1909 – 22 NOV 1991)

 

Edward E. Kraner, 82, of Gladwin, died Nov. 19, 1991. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1991, at Gladwin Church of the Nazerene. Friends may call at Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin.

 

HARRY ARTHUR KRAHNER (31 JULY 1911 - 24 SEP 1991)

 

JULIUS ADOLPH KRAHNER (10 DEC 1868 - 29 MARCH 1939)

 

KAROLINE TANYA (HAHN) KRAHNER (12 AUG 1868 - 21 DEC 1943)

 

LUELLA GOLDALINE (VARTY) KRAHNER (27 NOV 1909 - 22 SEP 2003)

Luella G. Kraner , 93, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 in New Haven following a long illness. She was born on Nov. 27, 1909 in Havelock, Ontario, Canada to the late Fred and Beatrice (Parcels) Varty. She married Edward Kraner on Nov. 5, 1930 in Havelock, Ontario; he preceded her in death in November of 1991. The couple came to Gladwin in 1930, then moved down state and came back to Gladwin in 1978. She was an associate member of the Chapter 33 Blue Star Mothers and the FOE #3292.

She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Fullford of Gladwin, Janet (Emery) Samstrum of South Carolina, and Edna (Jerry) Hart of Lenox Township; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gordon Varty of Peterbor, Ontario; four sisters, Pearl Brunton of Campbellford, Ontario, Edna Rogers of Trent River, Ontario, Dorene Stewart of Norwood, Ontario, and Alma Stewart of Gladwin.

She was predeceased by one son, Jack; two daughters, Sharon Kraner and Betty St. Martin; one son-in-law, Tom Fullford; one grandson, Tom Fullford; two brothers, Golden and Glen Varty; three sisters, Hazel Jardine, Verna Pearce and Rose Fitzgerald.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Joe White presiding and with burial in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held last Wednesday evening and Thursday prior to services. The Sisson Funeral Home handled arrangements.

SHARRON ELAINE KRAHNER (6 JAN 1940 - MARCH 1952)

 

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR 12-YEAR-OLD

 

   Sharron Elaine Krahner, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krahner, of Grosse Pointe Park, passed away at her home on Tuesday, after two years of critical illness. Sharron was born in Gladwin on January 6, 1940, and is survived by her parents, Edward and Luella Krahner; four sisters, Betty, Joyce, Janet and Edna Kay Krahner, all at home; also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Varty, of Ontario, Canada.

   Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. F. Rhoades, of the Gladwin Evangelical United Brethren church will officiate. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-12/1952 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

WILLIAM KRAHNER (17 APRIL 1913 - 8 MARCH 2003)

William Krahner, 89, of Gladwin, died March 8, 2003, at home after a short illness. He was born April 17, 1913, to Adolph and Carolina (Hahn) Krahner in Gladwin. Mr. Krahner was a Machine Operator at Dow Chemical in Midland. He retired in 1975 after 27 years of service. He also enjoyed helping run Krahner’s Tree Farm in Gladwin. He married Margaret (Farrow) Krahner on June 4, 1938, in Gladwin. She survives him. A Gladwin County resident for most of his life, Mr. Krahner was a member of the Golden Agers in Gladwin and attended Gladwin First United Methodist Church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Larry Sharp of Gladwin; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Carol Krahner of Gladwin, Dale and Sandra Krahner of Gladwin, and Rance and Sharon Krahner of Rhodes; eleven grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Charles Marble officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Monday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Memorial Contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice or Gladwin First United Methodist Church.

MRS. EMILIE (EICHBLATT) KRANICH (4 DEC 1865 - 29 SEP 1925)

 

Mrs. Emilie Kranich, (nee Eichblatt), was born in Poland on December 4, 1865, and reached the age of 59 years , 9 months, 25 days. She migrated to America in 1891 and settled in Detroit, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Ferdinand Kranich in 1893 in Detroit, Michigan. Of this union six sons and four daughters were born, all of whom survive her except one son who preceded her in death in 1905.

   In 1883 she was converted and baptized, and united with the Baptist church of which she was a member until her death. She was a devoted Christian, a praying mother; she had the privilege of seeing all her children saved before she died. She was prepared to meet her Saviour whom she faithfully served.

   She died after a serious illness of ten weeks' duration on Septembr 29, 1925. She is survived by her husband, Ferdinand Kranich, five sons---Benjamin F. of Troy, Michigan, Arthur, Reinhold, Daniel and Joseph of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Esther Stobert and Mrs. Naomi Schlack of Lansing, Ruth and Sarah at home. She also leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her departure.

   Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church in Gladwin city by Rev. P. F. Schilling and Rev. Stanley Thayer on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1925. Interment was postponed until the following day on account of the late arrival of some of the relatives. Interment took place on Oct. 2, 1925, in Highland cemetery. "She hath done what she could." Gladwin County Record dated 10-08/1925 Column - 4 Page - 4

 

FERDINAND KRANICH (ABT. 1869 – 9 SEP 1956)

 

MARTHA LYDIA KRANICH (21 FEB 1901 – 20 FEB 1975)

 

GLADWIN --- Martha L. Kranich, of 3852 Riley Road, Gladwin, died Thursday morning at a Clare nursing home. She was born Feb. 21, 1901 in Anamoose, N.D., and came to Gladwin County in 1907. She married Reynold Kranich in Gladwin March 2, 1922. They lived and farmed in Sage Townshiip. She was a member of the Gladwin First Baptist Chuch and the Farm Bureau.

 

Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Flora) Helling of Delavan, Wis., Mrs. Jerry (Alice) Kelly of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Joseph (Clara) Maddox of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Mrs. Kenneth (Charlene) VanWyk of Grand Rapids; a son, Norris of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren; and one brother, Arthur Koenecke of Detroit.

 

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin, with the Rev. Jerry Locher officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

 

REINHOLD "REYNOLD" KRANICH (1898 – 24 DEC 1987)

 

ALFRED JOHN KROLL (7 SEP 1910 – 15 MARCH 1978)

 

Alfred J. Kroll, 67, of Gladwin, died Wednesday at Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. He was born Sept. 7, 1910, in Cleveland. He had lived in Gladwin since 1919, and retired from the Dow Chemical Company in 1969. He married Ruth Lanzendorfer on May 16, 1942, in Cleveland. He is survived by his wife; and one brother, William, of Beaverton.

 

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Gladwin Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home any time today or Saturday.

 

AMELIA KROLL (1895 – 16 MARCH 1925)

 

Amelia Kroll, wife of Fred Kroll, died March 17 at their home in Grout township. She was born in Warsaw, Poland, and had been in this country six years. She is survived by her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Krompetz. Funeral services were held March 19 followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4

FRED KROLL (1875 – 4 DEC 1937)

 

WALTER KROLL (1916 – 1 SEP 1934)

 

WILLIAM H. KROLL, SR (26 JULY 1917 - 29 NOV 1999)

William H. Kroll Sr., 82, of Beaverton, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland after a long illness. Born July 26, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived in Gladwin County most of his life.

William married Susan (Steele) Kroll, Sept. 25, 1947 in Midland. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He worked for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland as an operator, retiring in 1979 after 36 years.

Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Judy and husband Dennis Boakes of Clare, and Sharon and husband Ralph Breault of Gladwin; one son, William H. Kroll Jr. of Beaverton; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

 

JULIUS KROMPETZ (25 MAY 1899 – 10 MAR 1925)

Julius Krompetz died of pneumonia March 10, 1925, at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Krompetz in Hamilton township, Clare County. He was born May 25, 1899, in Russia, Poland and was aged 24 years, 9 months and 13 days, and had been in this country 19 years.
Funeral services were held at the house Friday, March 13, 1925, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4

GEORGE IVAN KUCK, SR (1901 – 14 JAN 1960)

 

GLADYS L. KUCK (1901 - JULY 1967)

 

MAX E. KUEHN (21 AUG 1892 - 2 AUG 1973)

 

Max E. Kuehn, 80, of Gladwin, died Thursday, August 2, at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital, following a long illness. Born in Saginaw, August 21, 1892, he came to Gladwin County in 1944 from Adrian. A veteran of World War I, he was employed at the Gladwin Area Hospital as maintenance engineer until his retirement. Mr. Kuehn and the former Myrtle Kunkel were married in Bay City April 17, 1937, and she preceded him in death August 28, 1967. He was a member of the Gladwin F. & A.M. and master in 1960.

   Surviving are two brothers, Carl of Saginaw and Clarence of N. Augusta, S. C., and a sister, Mrs. Michale (Clara) Romach of Saginaw. Masonic memorial services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-08/1973 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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MRS. DANIEL KUHL (15 APRIL 1851 - 13 NOV 1929)

 

WILLIAM STUART "BILLY" KUNZE (1908 – 19 MAY 1917)

 

MARGARET T. (HERRING) KUTHY (27 JAN 1916 - 29 DEC 1972)

 

Mrs. Margaret Kuthy, 55, of Franklin Township, died Wednesday Dec. 29, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Wyandotte, Mrs. Kuthy had been a resident of the Gladwin County area since 1965. The former Miss Margaret Herring and John Kuthy, were married in Wyandotte Oct. 15, 1942.

   Surviving are her husband, John; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Carolyn) Mayer of Harrison and Miss Margaret Kuthy at home; one son, James of Wyandotte; two brothers, Albert Herring; of New York and John Herring of Wyandotte; and two grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating;  Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

EMMETT L. KYES (1856 – 18 MARCH 1935)

 

SARAH AMANDA KYES (1857 – 16 FEB 1933)

 

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ANSON LADD (1834 - JAN 1925)

 

JULIA LADD (? - 7 SEP 1901)

 

THEODORE LADUKE (31 OCT 1900 - 13 NOV 1974)

 

Theodore (Ted) LaDuke, 74, of 591 E. Sun Oil Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, November 13, at Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Saginaw County, October 31, 1900, he worked as a machinist at Chevrolet Motor Division, Flint, until retiring in 1966 and moving to Gladwin County. A veteran of World War I, in the Marines, he and former Hester Herron were married in 1926 in Flint. He was active in organizing of labor unions in Flint in the early 1930's and is a retired member of UAW Local 659. He was a member of the Hay Senior Citizens Club.

   Surviving are his wife Hester; 2 sons Donald and Theodore Jr., both of Flint; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services were held Friday at 3 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl O. Lindberg officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1974 Column - 5 Page - 4

 

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BERNADINE J. (GOULD) LAGE (30 APR 1935 – 9 MAR 2010)

 

Bernadine J. Lage, age 74, of Gladwin, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. She was born April 30, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Gould. Bernadine loved her dog Elvis, spending time with family and friends and the girls from TOPS.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene R. Lage; and son, Eugene Lage. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Edwards of Gladwin and Michelle Dever of Gladwin; nine grandchildren, Jenna Dever of Florida, Thomas Edwards of Roseville, Laura Edwards of Clarkston, Allen Edwards of Clinton Township, Timothy Edwards of East Pointe, Timothy Lage of Port Huron, Kristina Speildt of Grand Rapids, Justin Speildt of Grand Rapids, and Anthony Speildt of Lowell; five great-grandchildren; brother, James (Betty) Gould of Clinton Township.

 

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Reynolds officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 3/17/2010.

 

GORDON ROLAND LAKE (23 APRIL 1929 - 13 NOV 1993)

 

HAZEL MAE (HURLEES) LAKE (1902 - 1933)

 

LEOTIS LOREN LAKE (11 NOV 1889 - 21 JUNE 1947)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR LEOTIS LAKE

 

   Leotis L. Lake, 58, died at the home of his mother in Gladwin city on Saturday evening, June 21. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Alma Wegner officiated. The burial service under the auspices of the Gladwin Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was held on Tuesday morning.

   Mr. Lake was born in Van Wert County, Ohio on November 11, 1889. He has made his home in Gladwin for the past 6 years. Mr. Lake was known to his friends in Gladwin as "Rocky" Lake. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Loretta Lake, of Gladwin; four sons, Jesse, and Lowell Lake of St. Louis, Missouri and Gordon and Theodore Lake in the U.S. Army; three daughters, Belvia of St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Leota Bates, of Muskegon and Mrs. Leora Hogan of Neodesha, Kansas; a brother, Herman Lake of Spearfish, South Dakota and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Ayre, of Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 06-25/1947 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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LLOYD S. LAKE (? - ?)

 

LORENZO L. LAKE (1868 - MAY OR JUNE 1940)

 

LORETTA A. (BRUNNI) LAKE (4 JAN 1872 - 26 SEP 1948)

 

PAUL E. LAMBDIN (20 MAY 1942 - 14 JULY 1967)

 

LOSES LIFE IN TRACTOR UPSET

 

   A 25-year-old Buckeye Township man lost his life in a tractor accident on his farm on Hockaday Road Friday night about 7:30 p.m. Paul E. Lambdin, a draftsman for Bronw Machine Co., Beaverton, reportedly was attempting to pull a cable out of the ground with the tractor when it reared up and tipped over on him. Mr. Lambdin was born in DeQuoin, Ill., on May 20, 9142. He came to Gladwin County six months ago from Northville. He served in the U.S. Army form 1962 t 1965 and was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. Mr. Lambdin was married to Rose Marie Carico on June 1, 1963, in Georgia.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lisa Marie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lambdin, of Brighton; two brothers, Harold, U.S. Army in Germany, and Robert of Brighton; one sister, Mrs. Betty Wright, Harrison; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stamm, DeSoto, Ill., and Willie Lambdin, Gladwin; adn a great grandparent, Elmer Batteau, of Illinois.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. S. H. Boubolt of Harrison officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-19/1967 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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OWEN J. LAMBERT (1 OCT 1905 - 25 APRIL 1971)

 

Owen J. Lambert, 65, died Sunday, April 25, at his home at 2355 Grout Road, in Grout Township, following an illness of one and one-half years. Born in McLeansboro, Ill., Oct. 1, 1905, Mr. Lambert had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1947. His occupation was farming. He and the former Leona Crowder were married March 13, 1929, in Van Dyke, Mich.

   Surviving are his wife, Leona; four sons, Delbert A. of Gladwin, Claude W. of West Branch, Albert A. in the airforce at Alamogordo, N. M., and Dean O. in the marines at Palms, Calif.; one brother and two sisters; and 13 grandchildren. One son, Donald, preceded him in death. Services are being held today (Wedneday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Henry Eicher officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1971 Column - 3 Page – 2

 

BARBARA J. (POWELL) LANG (10 SEP 1937 – 29 AUG 2008)

 

Barbara J. Lang, 70, of Beaverton passed away Aug. 29, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. She was born Sept. 10, 1937 in Midland to Seth and Elsie (Weston) Powell then adopted by Homer and Evelyn (Smith) Powell. She was a homemaker and had lived in Gladwin County her whole life. Barbara had been togehter with George Lang for 50 years and married on Feb. 10, 1992 in Florida.

 

She is survived by her husband, George Lang of Beaverton; sons, Don (Cindy) Hannah, Ken (Joan) Hannah, Doug Hannah, all of Beaverton; daughters, Doris Ferguson of Beaverton, and Lorraine (Rich) Barkalow of Moyack, North Carolina; brothers, Ira "Sonny" Powell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Roy Powell of Florida, Harold Powell of Jefferson City, Missouri, Larry Powell of New Mexico, and Homer Powell of Houghton Lake; sisters, Margoret Merchant of Bethany, Missouri, Beulah Bourland of Houghton Lake, Delores Bourland of Bethany, Missouri, Eleanor Reisner of Midland, and Bonnie Jellison of Georgia; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Seth and Elsie Powell, and Homer and Evelyn Powell; great-grandson, Brandon Ash; and son-in-law, Lyle Ferguson.

 

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Chris Hale officiating. She will be laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions will be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 09-03/2008.

 

CECIL J. LANG (15 APRIL 1928 - ?)

 

GEORGE J. LANG (7 MAR 1916 – 4 MAY 2009)

 

George J. Lang, 93, of Beaverton passed away May 4, 2009. He was born on March 7, 1916 in Gladwin County to Ezra and Katherine (Bastin) Lang. George married Barbara Powell on Feb. 10, 1992 in Florida. She preceded him in death in 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II and later became owner/operator of Lang & Sons Elevator, Beaverton.

 

George is survived by his sons, Don (Cindy) Hannah of Beaverton, Ken (Joan) Hannah of Beaverton; daughters, Doris Ferguson of Beaverton, Lorraine (Rich) Barkalow of Moyack, North Carolina; son Doug Hannah of Beaverton; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brother, Bud Lang of Gladwin; sister, Evelyn Robertson of Gladwin; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; mother, Katherine; father, Ezra; step-mother, Mary; grandson, Brandon Ash; son-in-law, Lyle Ferguson; brothers, Chuck, Albert, Walt and Bill.

 

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Chris Hale officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/2009.

 

MARGARET L. LANG (20 DEC 1928 - 27 FEB 2003)

 

Margaret E. Lang, 74, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away Feb. 27, 2003 at her home. She was born Dec. 20, 1928 to Albert and Carla (Long) Priest in Benzonia, Michigan. She retired from the Beaverton Rural Schools in 1990 after 24 years of service as a media aid. Margaret lived the majority of her life in Gladwin County, having previously resided in Elberta, Michigan. She was a member of Beaverton United Methodist Church. She married Cecil “Bud” Lang on Sept. 25, 1947 in Elberta; he survives her.

 

In addition to her husband, survivors include son Robert (Jeanne) Lang of Beaverton; daughters Dr. Carol Lang (Jim Steichen) of Slayton, Minnesota, Dianne (Ron) Stumpf of Windsor, Colorado and Maryellen (Eric) Becks of Cheboygan; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Clara Hunsberger of Frankfort, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Alberta Vancolon.

 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. March 4 at Beaverton United Methodist Church with Pastor Linda Jo Powers officiating. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Monday at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaverton United Methodist Church.

 

WALTER H. LANG (7 APRIL 1925 - 19 DEC 1986)

 

Walter H. Lang, 61, of 115 S. Seeley St., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 19, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Gladwin April 7, 1925, he had spent his lifetime in the county. Mr. Lang operated a crane rental. He wa a corporal with the Marines during World War II and was a member of the Gladwin County VFW 7303 and the Operating Engineers Local 324. Mr. Lang and the former Pauline Leonard were married Aug. 7, 1947, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Bruce of Beaverton and Douglass of Edmore; one daughter, Mrs. James (Linda) Kern of Beaverton, 4 brothers, George and Cecil of Beaverton, Albert of Morton, Ill, and Charles of Mukwonago, Wisc.; one sister, Evelyn Robertson of Gladwin; and 5 grandchildren. A brother, William, preceded him in death in 1985.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A military graveside service was held by the Gladwin County VFW. Gladwin County Record dated 12-24/1986 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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ALBERT B. LANGE (7 JULY 1914 - 1 OCT 2003)

Albert B. Lange, age 89, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 at Tendercare Nursing Home-Midland. He was born in Gladwin on July 7, 1914 to the late August and Anna Lange. He married the former Helen Strohkirch in Gladwin on June 7, 1947; she preceded him in July of 1990. Al was retired form McDonald Dairy and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

He is survived by two sons, Harold Lange of Sanford and Bruce Lange of Beaverton; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Steve; one brother, August Lange of St. Joseph; a dear friend Caroline Peterson. He was preceded by two sisters, Mata and Ida.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Reverend Timothy Verity presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin.

AUGUST LANGE (8 JAN 1888- 11 JUNE 1966)

 

GLADWIN MAN DIES

 

GLADWIN --- August Lange, 78, died Saturday afternoon at the Gladwin Hospital after an illness of several months. Born in Russia Jan. 8, 1888, Mr. Lange came to America in 1910 locating at Berrien Springs. He moved to Gladwin in 1911 where he had made his home since that time. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

 

Survivors include two sons, August Jr. of Berrien Springs, Albert of Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Ida Gray of Flint and Mrs. Meta Koester of Davidson; six grandchildren; two brothers, William of Lansing and Ernest of Perry.

 

Funeral services will be held from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Oberlin Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Mueller officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home in Gladwin until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until time of service.

 

CARL H. LANGE (1890 - 21 APRIL 1959)

 

HELEN M. (STROHKIRCH) LANGE (1912 – 27 JULY 1990)

 

HUGO LANGE (11 APRIL 1859 - 5 OCT 1912)

 

ROSE B.  (BOYER) LANGE (12 AUG 1896 - 16 JULY 1970)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ROSE LANGE

 

   Rose Lange, 73, of Gladwin, died Thursday, July 16, in the Gladwin Hospital. Born in Gratiot County on Aug. 12, 1896, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The former Rose Boyer, she was married to Carl Lange on June 26, 1915, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1959.

   Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Burdick, of Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. Marian Johnson, of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Janet Strohkirch and Mrs. Doris Shell, of Gladwin and Mrs. Patricia Umphrey, of Clare; two brothers, Ray Boyer, of Clare and Amos Boyer, of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Ina Conklin; of Gladwin; 29 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

   Rites were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1970 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

CHARLES E. LANNIN (1882 – 8 OCT 1955)

 

GRACE M. LANNIN (1885 - 1953)

 

CLINTON R. LANPHEAR (1881 - 1903)

 

ELEANOR A. LASHUAY (1932 – 8 MAY 1982)

 

ADAM LASZLO (1876 – 17 DEC 1958)

 

ANNA LASZLO (1873 - JAN 1925)

 

CLARA W. LATSHAW (1883 - 1965)

 

ALEXANDER LAYCOCK (23 JULY 1842 - 31 MARCH 1915)

 

ALEXANDER LAYCOCK ANSWERS DEATH'S CALL

ALSO NORRIS CUMMINGS, PROMINENT CITIZEN OF CLEMENT

AND OTHER OLD RESIDENTS -- CHILD AT HIGHWOOD FATALLY

BURNED IN LOGGING FALLOW.

 

Alexander Laycock died March 31 at his home in Gladwin city from acute bronchitis after several weeks' illness. He was born near Kingston, Ont., July 23, 1842, and was married to Phebe Ann Spike Dec. 26, 1871. They have been residents of Gladwin county 21 years, Mr. Laycock having been a successful farmer until he retired from the farm a few years since owing to poor health and moved to the city. Mr. Laycock was the last of a family of nine.

   He is survived by his wife and four children, Frank Laycock of Interlaken, N.Y., Fred and Herbert Laycock and Mrs. Edith Spooner of the city, besides 11 grandchildren. Services were held at the house Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. C. E. King. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1915 Column - 3 Page - 7

 

FRED LAYCOCK (3 SEP 1874 - 25 MARCH 1933)

 

Fred Laycock, one of Gladwin's prominent business men, died of heart trouble Saturday afternoon, March 25, 1933, at his home on South Antler street. He had been confined to his bed since Tuesday. He was born at Mayford, Ontario, Sept. 3, 1874. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Laycock, located on a farm in Gladwin township in 1894. Deceased entered business here in 1899, and is advertised in the issue of the Record of Oct. 13 of that year as having bought the harness department owned by R. A. Smith, who was running a harness and shoe shop at the present location of the Laycock business. Mr. Smith since deceased, continued the shoe business, while Mr. Laycock retained the services of John McIntosh, harness maker.

 

In 1904 he married Miss Louis Dawe. Four children, William, Clarence, Harold and Elizabeth were born to them. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m., conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Mrs. A. O. Boulton and Mrs. C. M. Scrafford sang for the services. Mayor Charles B. Wilmot requested that business places close during the services in respect the deceased.

 

Wellington Wagar, Glenn McClure, R. J. Smith, Thomas Stock, T. G. Ayre and J. D. McDonald were pallbearers. Besides his family mentioned above two brothers and one sister, Frank and Herbert Laycock and Mrs. Edith Spooner of Interlaken and Shell Drake Springs, New York, survive him. Relatives from out of town who were here to attend the funeral were a sister and a nephew of Mrs. Laycock, Mrs. Frank Gohs of Mayville and Ransom Burgess of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 03-30/1933 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

MARY LOUISE (DAWE) LAYCOCK (31 JULY 1877 - 22 APRIL 1944)

 

SERVICES TUESDAY FOR MRS. LAYCOCK

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home here for Mrs. Fred Laycock, 66, of Gladwin, who passed away Saturday after a week's illness. The Rev. Erick Whiting, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiated, and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mary Louise Dawe was born on July 31, 1877, in Lifton, Devonshire, England. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Barlett and William H. Dawe and came to America with her mother, sisters and brothers in June of 1889. She married Fred Laycock, of Gladwin, in 1904 and he preceded her in death in 1933.

   Surviving are three sons, William and Clarence Laycock, of Gladwin, alnd Sgt. Harold Laycock, who is stationed in New Guinea; a daughter, Elizabeth, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a sister, Miss Emily Dawe, of Gladwin; one grandchild and twelve nieces and nephews. Out-of-town relatives who were here for the funeral Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cardwell and daughter, Mary Grace, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Justin Atkinson, of Bay City; Mrs. Fred Bullock, of Saginaw; Mrs. Kate Wilson, Henry and Allen Wilson and Mrs. Elsie Hanggi, of Moore's Junction; Mrs. Harold Laycock, of Sturgis; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paquette and son, of Mackinaw City; Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Burgess and family of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1944 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

PHEBE ANN (SPIKE) LAYCOCK (23 JUNE 1845 - 16 JAN 1927)

 

Mrs. Phebe A. Laycock died Jan. 16, 1927, at her home at Shelldrake Springs, New York. She was born near Kingston, Ont., June 23, 1845, and was 81 years, six months and 21 days old. She was married Dec. 26, 1871, to Alexander Laycock, who died March 31, 1915, at Gladwin, where they had been residents 21 years. Early in life she joined the Methodist Episcopal church.

   She is survived by three sons, and one daughter, Frank and Herbert Laycock and Mrs. Edith Spooner of Shelldrake Springs, N.Y., and Fred Laycock of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Maude Harker of Heron, Montana, 15 grandchildren, 10 nephews and four nieces. Funeral services were held at the home at Shelldrake Springs, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 18, conducted by Rev. Jeffers. The body was shipped to Gladwin and burial took place in Highland cemetery with services at the grave conducted by Rev. R. S. Miller. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1927 Column - 5 Page - 4

 

THELMA S. (WILSON) LAYCOCK (18 MARCH 1916 - 8 MARCH 1973)

 

MRS. THELMA S. LAYCOCK

 

   Services for Mrs. Thelma S. Laycock, 56, of Sage township, Gladwin county, were held Monday, March 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery there. Mrs. Laycock died Thursday, March 8th at Hurley Hospital in Flint following a two year illness. She was born March 18, 1916 at Gladwin and spent her lifetime in Gladwin county. She was married to William A. Laycock, June 23, 1945 at Gladwin. He died April 14, 1968. Her survivors are one son John Laycock of Flint. Source: Beaverton Bulletin, Gladwin Co., MI

 

WILLIAM A. LAYCOCK (26 JUNE 1905 - 14 APRIL 1968)

 

GLADWIN MAN KILLED IN CRASH SUNDAY MORNING

 

   A 62 year-old Gladwin man was killed about 6:45 a.m. Sunday morning in a crash on M-18, south of Howard Road. Dead at the scene was William . Laycock, of Sage Township. He was driving his pickup to work at Brown Machine in Beaverton where he was a plant protection employee, when the fatal accident occurred, Gladwin Undersheriff Walter Scott said.

   Laycock's truck was apparently struck in the rear by a car operated by Gary L. Yeager, of Flint. Yeager was treated at the Gladwin Hospital for a chest injury, facial cuts and an injured jaw and released, hospital authorities said. The force of the collison sent Yeager's car down the east side of the highway and into the ditch. The pickup was hurtled to the west side of the road where it is believed to have flipped, Scott said.

   Laycock was thrown out of the truck on the shoulder of the highway. County Coroner Donald Hall said he died of a fractured skull. Mr. Laycock was born in Gladwin on June 26, 1905. He was a farmer and also employed by the Pinkerton Security Force and Plant Protection Agency. Mr. Laycock was married to the former Thelma Wilson on June 23, 1945, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, John, at home; two brothers, Clarence of Gladwin and Harold of Kansas City, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cardwell of Midland. Services were held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John W. Cermak officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1968 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

SAMUEL LAWRENCE (28 AUG 1891- 3 AUG 1959)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR SAM LAWRENCE

 

   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Samuel Lawrence, 67, who died on Monday, August 3, in Veterans Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of one month. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Mr. Lawrence was born on August 28, 1891, in St. Clare, West Virginia. He came to Gladwin County 22 years ago and worked in the oil fields a number of years. Later he was employed by the County Road Commission, retiring about two years ago. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving him is one sister, Mrs. Cora Lockard, of St. Marys, West Virginia. Gladwin County Record dated 08-05/1959 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

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GEORGE E. LEE (1875 – 24 JAN 1952)

 

LOUISA B. (LANDIS) LEE (22 DEC 1927 - 11 JUNE 2005)

 

Louisa B. Lee, Louisa B. Lee, 77, of Franklin Township, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin. She was born Dec. 22, 1927 in Gladwin to Samuel and Maude (Fetteroff) Landis. She married Marion (Jim) Lee on May 10, 1945 in Royal Oak. They came to Gladwin in 1989 from Clawson and are members of the Elbow Lake property owner’s association.

 

Surviving her are her husband, Jim; three sons, Thomas (Delores) Corey of Algonac, James Corey of Warren, and William Corey of Algonac; two step daughters, Debra G. Lee of California and Tammie M. Fedor of Howell; six grandchildren; and one sister, Gertrude (Fred) Corey of Clawson. One daughter, Linda Corey, predeceases her.

 

Services were held Tuesday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Rev. Tony Reynolds officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

 

MAY LEE (1876 - SEP 1957)

 

ERVIN A. LEECK (22 AUG 1911 - 31 MARCH 1988)

 

Ervin A. Leeck, 76, of 2981Nickless Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, March 31, in the Midland Hospital Center after a brief illness. Born in Alpena, Aug. 22, 1911, he moved to Gladwin County in 1942. Mr. Leeck retired in 1971, as a mill-wright and a maintenance man for General Motors Corp. He also farmed. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Alpena and the Gladwin FOE 3292. Mr. Leeck and the former Jean Yeager were married in 1942, in Skeels.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Anna Leeck of Alpena; one brother, Frederick of Clio; and 6 sisters, Bessie Eagle of Mt. Morris, Evelyn Grablick of Flint, Anna Hubbard of Ypsilanti, Shirley Zimmer of Philadelphia and Janet Smith and Ellen Meddaugh of Alpena. He was preceded in death by his father and 4 brothers.

   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A memorial service was held by the Eagles at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1988 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

ARMY WWII

 

ANNA J. (CROSKERY) LEININGER (25 SEP 1860 - 3 DEC 1941)

 

MRS. J. W. LEININGER DIES WEDNESDAY

 

   Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Anna J. Leininger, 81, one of Gladwin county's oldest pioneer residents. Mrs. Leininger had lived in Gladwin since 1884 when she came here as a bride. Her death on December 3, followed an illness of several months.

   She was born in Lanark county, Ontario, on September 25, 1860, and came to Gladwin county with her husband, Dr. T. Spencer, in 1884. Dr. Spencer died on May 23, 1891, and two years later she married Dr. J. W. Leininger who succeeded Dr. Spencer in the pratice of medicine here.

   Both Dr. and Mrs. Leininger were well-known and respected throughout the county. They were long active in Masonic organizations and they both were charter members of the local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Leininger was also active in the St. Paul's Guild, the Methodist Aid and the Rebekahs.

   Dr. Leininger preceded Mrs. Leininger in death on July 9, 1939. Survivors are a brother, James Croskery and a niece, Mrs. L. J. Horder, both of Gladwin.

   Rev. Floyd N. Drake, of the Gladwin Methodist Church, officiated at the funeral services Saturday. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-10/1941 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

JOHN WESLEY LEININGER (7 MAY 1857 - 9 JULY 1939)

 

HOLDS SERVICES FOR PHYSICIAN

 

DR. J. W. LEININGER, 82, SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK SUNDAY

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Dr. J. W. Leininger, 82, pioneer Gladwin county physician and one of the oldest praticing physicians in Michigan. Dr. Leininger succumbed Sunday afternoon to a heart attack. He had been in his usual good health up until the time of his death.

   Born in Watertown, New York, on May 13, 1857, Dr. Leininger was educated in Canada. He obtained his early schooling in London, Ontario, and later graduate form the University of Toronto and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

   He praticed in Ontario for serveral years after his graduation and came to Gladwin in 1891 to succeed Dr. Spencer who died here on May 23, 1891. Two years later he was married in Gladwin to Mrs. Anna J. Spencer who survives him.

 

TOLD OF EARLY DAYS

 

   In his later years Dr. Leininger enjoyed telling of his experiences in Gladwin county during the lumber days. He was a truly pioneer physician  - often traveling many miles on horseback through the woods to call on sick or injured patients.

   Like many physicians, in those days, he was a registered pharamacist and operated a drug store in conjunction with his pratice. His first store was located on the southwest corner of Silverleaf and Cedar in about the same location as the present M-18 Restaurant. This building burned in the big fire of 1900 when more than 20 other buildings on main street were destroyed. Following the fire, Dr. Leininger erected the building now occupied by Zettel's Drug Store.

   Dr. Leininger was always active in civic and fraternal work. He served as mayor of the city in 1901 and 1902 and during his administration the city's first sewer was built. He was president of the Gladwin City school board for many years and in 1906, as president of the Board, he supervised the building of the present brick school. He was a director of the First State Savings Bank of Gladwin.

 

AN ACTIVE MASON

 

   He has always been one of the most active members of the Gladwin Masonic lodge. He was a member of the order in Canada and when he cmae to Gladwin he transferred his membership to the local lodge. He was made a life member of the order several years ago. He and Mrs. Leininger were also instrumental in organizing the local Eastern Star lodge and were charter members.

   Recognition came for his work in his profession recently when he was elected as an honorary member by the American Medical Society. The Rev. Karl H. Keefer, of the Gladwin Methodist Church, conducted the services Tuesday at the Leininger home on Silverleaf street. Burial services at Highland cemetery were in charge of Gladwin Masons.

   Pall bearers were selected from among his old Gladwin friends and included Willard Walton, Dave Hawken, Ed A. Coan, Walter Walker, R. J. Smith, Willis Smith and R. E. Stuart.

   Surviving Dr. Leininger in addition to Mrs. Leininger are a brother; Harry, of Detroit, a nephew, Herbert, of Gladwin, and a niece, Mrs. L. J. Horder, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1939 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

J. W. Wesley's paternal aunt, Appolonia H. Snell, of Watertown, New York signed a notarized document attesting to his birth in May of 1857.

 

The text of that document follows:

 

"Appolonia H. Snell, of Watertown, New York, being first duly sworn deposes and says, that she know John W. Leininger, of Gladwin, Michigan and has personal knowledge of the facts and circumstances connected with his birth at the time of its occurrence, and that she knows of her own knowledge that the said John W. Leininger was born at LeRoy, in the state of New York, sometime during the month of May in the year 1857, that she was of the age of twenty four years at the time of his birth and a sister of his father and that the time is fixed in her mind from the fact that five weeks after his birth his parents and her family removed to the state of Iowa, where his mother was taken with fever and ague soon after their arrival there, and that they removed from that state the following year.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of February, A.D. 1906."

 

Excerpted from: Gladwin History Then & Now, printed 1990.

 

Family ties in Germany enabled John Wesley Leininger to study at Heidelberg University in Germany before completing medical studies in Toronto, Canada.

 

Began medical practice in Gladwin, Michigan in 1891.

Served as Mayor of Gladwin, was president of the school board.

In 1907 the doctor and a friend made a European and Mid East tour.

 

OTTO LEMKE (1894 - 1978)

 

JOHN LENARSIC (1905 – 13 DEC 1990)

 

BERTHA M. (SCHRANZ) LENNON (17 NOV 1912 - 11 SEP 2001)

Bertha M. Lennon, 88, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 at Durand Convalescence Center. Born Nov. 17, 1912, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Schranz. Bertha married Stephen Lennon, July 2, 1932 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in April 1969. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Surviving are two sons, Leonard James and wife Mary of Littleton, Colo., and Larry C. and wife Dianne of Coon Rapids, Minn.; one daughter, Janet and husband Thomas Sharp of Owosso; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

STEPHEN J. LENNON (1909 – 29 APRIL 1969)

 

 

BELVIA ELIZABETH (VANNEST) LEONARD (14 MAR 1890 – 26 FEB 1983)

 

(Midland Daily News, Feb. 28, 1983)

 

Belvia Vanest Leonard, 92, of Gladwin, died Saturday in Gladwin Area Hospital after a short illness.  She was born in Gladwin, March 14, 1890. She had been a lifetime resident of Gladwin, a member of the First United Methodist Church, life member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and life member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

 

The former Belvia Vanest married Fred Leonard in Gladwin in 1923. He died Jan.21, 1956.

She leaves daughters, Mary A. Acker of Royal Oak and Dorothy J. Grimes of Homewood, Ill.; sister, Evelyn Brown of Temple City, Calif.; six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church in Gladwin with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin from 2 to 5p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Gladwin

 

 

CHARLES S. LESLIE (1 APRIL 1849 - 17 NOV 1888)

 

Chas. Leslie died suddenly at Wright Lumber Co. headquarters last Saturday, from lung disease. He had been employed several years in various positions by the company, principally in looking after and furnishing medical care for the large number of horses employed in their work. He was aged 38 years and 8 months. The remains were brought to this place and funeral services, conducted by Rev. John Kelland, held at the M. E. church. Gladwin County Record dated 11-23/1888 Column - 2 Page - 5

 

JOHN LEVEC/K? (20 FEB 1840 - 18 APRIL 1910)

 

A veteran of the Civil war, John Levec, died at his home in this city, April 18, of heart failure, age 70. He was born in Washington county, Ill., Feb. 20, 1840, and was married at Bellefontaine, O., Aug. 12, 1865, his wife's maiden name being Mary Oden, who survives. They came to Gladwin eight years ago. Mr. Levec served in Co. K, 121st Ohio infantry, enlisting Sept. 11, 1862, and was discharged June 9, 1865. Funeral was held at his house, Wednesday, conducted by Rev. William Rumley, and the body interred in Highland cemetery. Members of the G.A.R. were present to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1910 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

PVT CO K 121 OHIO INF CIVIL WAR

 

EDITH I. LEWIS (25 APRIL 1867 - 29 MAY 1900)

 

RONALD WILLIAM LICHT (1915 – 5 FEB 1993)

 

LINFRED GEORGE LINABERY (7 JULY 1912 - 19 APRIL 2003)

 

Linferd George Linabery, 90, of Gladwin and Traverse City died Saturday, April 19 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Born July 7, 1912 in Grout Twp., he was the son of the late Irvin and Ida (Stephenson) Linabery. Linferd married the former Gladys Fries in 1934 in Gladwin. He was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church, where he had served as past president of the Methodist Men.

 

Early in his work career, he was chief operator at Dow Chemical Company’s benzene plant. He then owned and operated his family farm in Grout Twp. for over twenty-five years providing custom harvesting many of those years. At Robinson Industries, he helped develop the expandable bead process and maintained the equipment used throughout the plant. In 1957, he founded Linabery Products, a metal fabricating factory, where he manufactured products that he had invented for both sign maintenance and recreation equipment. He held seven patents on his products which were sold throughout the midwest. He was awarded the Best Product of the Year on 1957 by the Gladwin County Development Corp. He and his wife operated the factory until their retirement in 1971.

 

Flying was Lin’s passion. During his twenty-five years of flying, he owned eight airplanes and was a commercial pilot. He was the state vice president of the Michigan Flying Farmers for two years and was a member of the National Flying Farmers.

 

For ten of their retirement years, Lin and Gladys traveled throughout the United States plus extensive trips to Alaska, Mexico, and New Foundland with the Travco Motorcade Club. They spent their winters in Florida for twenty-four years where Lin was an avid golfer.

 

He is survived by his wife, Gladys; son, Dr. Linferd and wife Kathy Linabery of Midland; daughter, Ann and husband Dennis Covell of Kingsley; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Harold Linabery of Midland; sisters, Myrtie King of Beaverton, Bernice Dull of Midland, and Fern Pagano of Lansing. Services were held from Hall Funeral Home Tuesday, April 22, 2003, Rev. Charles Marble officiating with burial in Highland Cemetery.

 

CORA A. (EAGLESON) LINTON (26 MARCH 1885 - 15 NOV 1960)

 

SERVICES FOR MRS. LINTON FRIDAY

 

   Mrs. Cora A. Linton, 75, of Butman Township, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Martin, in Detroit, on Tuesday. A resident of Gladwin County for 60 years, she was born on March 26, 1885 in Paulding County, Ohio. The former Miss Cora A. Eagleson, she was married to Edward Linton in Gladwin in 1906. He preceded her in death.

   Survivors include two sons, Melvin, of Detroit, and Walter, of Gladwin; five daughters, Mrs. Martin, of Detroit, Mrs. Mildred Dell, of Pontiac, Mrs. Doris Cranston, of Ulby, Mrs. Grace Emerick, Detroit, and Mrs. Loretta Cripps, of Farmington; a sister, Mrs. Leona Knight, of Gladwin; and a brother, Harry Eagleson, of Gladwin.

   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-16/1960 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

EDWARD W. LINTON (30 MARCH 1882 - 28 JUNE 1941)

 

MAN KILLED IN HAYING MISHAP

 

   Edward W. Linton, 59, of Butman township, died at the Gladwin Hospital at midnight Saturday from injuries sustained when he fell into a side delivery rake while haying at the Harold Frye farm in Butman township. The accident  occured at about 3 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Frye was the first to be aware that the accident had happened when she observed the team of horses hitched to the hay rake coming toward the barn without their driver. She investigated and found Mr. Linton unconsious in the hay field where he had apparently fallen into the rake.

   He was brought to the Gladwin Hospital immediately and physicians found that he had a severely fractured skull and other serious injuries. He died without regaining consciousness. Funeral services were held at the Riley Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. M. R. Jewell and the Rev. L. Richmond officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Born in Canada on March 30, 1882, Mr. Linton came to Gladwin at the age of 16 and made his home here for the remainder of his life.

   Surviving are his wife, the former Cora Eagleson whom he married on August 8, 1906; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Higbee, of Weidman; a brother, Benjamin Linton, of Detroit; five daughters, Mrs. Irene Martin and Mrs. Grace Emrick, of Detroit; Mrs. Mildred Dell, of Pontiac; Doris, of Marine City; and Loretta at home; three sons, Melvin, Walter and Ivan, all of Detroit and six grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 07-02/1941 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

IVAN EDWARD LINTON (18 JUNE 1918 - 16 OCT 1944)

 

INJURIES FATAL TO I. E. LINTON

 

   Injuries received in an auto accident early Sunday morning were fatal to Ivan E. Linton, 26, of Butman township, who died at the Gladwin Hospital Monday at 8:30 p.m. without regaining consciousness. The accident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday a mile north of North Bradley on M-18. Mr. Linto was on his way to work at the Dow Chemical Company plant in Midland and it seemed probable that he went to sleep at the wheel and lost control of his car. The automobile crashed against a tree on the east side of the road and was almost completely demolished.

   Hazen Houghtaling and a party of bird hunters from Gladwin reached the scence of the accident and brought Mr. Linton to the Gladwin Hospital wher he was found to be suffering from  a fractured skull, compound leg and arm fracture and probable internal injuries.

   Funeral services will be held at the Hall Funeral Home herre Friday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. M. R. Jewell officiating and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Linton, Ivan Edward Linton was born in Sage township on June 18, 1918. His father preceded him in death two years ago. Survivors include his mother; five sisters, Mrs. Irene Martin and Mrs. Grace Emrick, of Detroit; Mrs. Mildred Dell of Pontiac; Mrs. Doris Cranston, of Bad Axe; and Mrs. Loretta Cripps at home; two brothers, Melvin Linton, of Detroit and Walter Linton, of Highland Park. Gladwin County Record dated 10-18/1944 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

ALBERT C. LITTLE (1944 - 2004)

 

PENNEY E. (SPRAQUE) LITTLE (1963 - 2003)

 

GLORIA M. (ROBERSON) LLOYD (1954 - DEC 1978)

 

ELLA LOCKARD (21 APRIL 1901 - 4 MAY 1922)

 

SARAH MINERVA LOCKARD (26 AUG 1869 - 6 APRIL 1923)

 

SHERMAN J. LOGAN (1850 - 11 SEP 1917)

 

S. J. LOGAN ENDS LIFE

 

OLD RESIDNET OF GLADWIN TOWNSHIP BLOWS HEAD OFF WITH GUN

 

DESPONDENT OVER BUSINESS TROUBLES --- SEEKS RELIEF BY SHOTGUN ROUTE.

 

   Sherman J. Logan, many years a resident of Gladwin township, put an end to his own life Monday morning at 7 o'clock. He stepped outside his door and placed the muzzle of a single barreled shotgun to his mouth and pulled the trigger with his cane, the charge blowing off his head. Mr. Logan had been despondent over business troubles, to which his rash deed is attributed. Last spring his house burned and other difficulties had worried him until he sought relief by ending his life. Mr. Logan was a G.A.R. man. He was born in Ohio, and came to Gladwin county many years ago. He leaves a wife, also daughter and sister. The funeral was held Wednesday at the M. E. church, Wagarville. Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1917 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

PVT CO C 16TH REG US INF CIVIL WAR

 

ELBERT E.LMER "BUD" LOHMAN (12 JUNE 1924 - 19 JAN 1997)

 

WILMA JOAN (BRUSHABER) LOHMAN (1929 - ?)

 

ANDREW LONG (14 APRIL 1880 - 08 JAN 1935)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO JUDGE LONG

 

JUDGE OF PROBATE SUCCUMBS TO 3 MONTHS' SICKNESS; SERVICES THURSDAY

 

   Andrew Long, Probate Judge of Gladwin county, died at noon yesterday after an illness of more than three months. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, three miles south of Beaverton. Burial will be in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Judge Long's death ended more than 30 years of service to Gladwin county. Although only 54 years old, he had served six years as Probate Judge and nine years as County Poor Commissioner. As a citizen of Tobacco township he has occupied every township officie wiht the exception of the road commissionership.

 

   The editorial on page 2 was printed before news of Judge Long's death had reached The Record office.

 

   Born April 14, 1880, in Drake county, Ohio, Andrew Long attended the county rural schools near his home. After graduation from high school he spent five years at Manchester College in Indiana. He came to Gladwin county in 1904 and began teaching school in the rural schools in Tobacco township. He was married to Miss Weltha Miller on January 15, 1905, and together they cleared the 80 acres in section 8 of Tobacco township that has since been their farm home.

   From 1905 to 1914 he was variously occupied in teaching school in Tobacco township and the Beaverton public schools. He gave up his teaching in the latter year to concentrate on his farming activity.

 

Worked in Bank Shortly after the war he was employed as a clerk at the State Bank of Beaverton. He workde off and on at the bank for several years. The Reverand Harvey Hartsough who will preach the Judge's funeral service tomorrow is a lif-long fried of the Longs and was his room-mate when they attended Manchester College. Reverend Hartsough makes his home in North Manchester, Indiana.

   Surviving the Judge are his wife, Mrs. Weltha Long; two sons, Lowell Long, who is teaching school at Wanatah, Indiana, and Wendell Long, a student at Central State Teachers College; one daughter, Miss Betty Miriam, a teacher at Battle Creek; and a grandchild; Leon Eugene Long, son of Lowell. Gladwin County Record dated 01-09/1935 Column - 7 Page - 1

  

ANDREW LONG

 

   Andrew Long, son of John and Nancy Long, was born near Greenville, Drake county, Ohio, April 14, 1880, and departed this life at his home near Beaverton January 8, 1935, aged 54 years, 8 months and 24 days. Andrew was the fourth son on a family of eight children. His early education was obtained in the district school, and on completing the courses there he decided to continue his education in Manchester College. Here he spent parts of five years. While at college he met Miss Weltha Miller of North Manchester, Ind., who later became his wife. They were married in their new home at Beaverton January 15, 1905. A couple years later they moved to the farm which they had purchased, and where they have since spent all their married years. Three children came to bless this home, two sons and a daughter.

   For nine years Mr. Long was a teacher in the high school and in the grades of Beaverton and vicinity, and for 15 years he served as a member of the Beaverton school board. For more than 20 years he constantly held offices of public trust in the township and county. Six years ago he was elected to the office of Judge of Probate for Gladwin County, which office he held with increasing favor until his resignation was accepting January 3. While holding this office he endeavored to make friends with every person with whom he came in contact. Especially did he feel a parental interest in every boy and girl in the county.

   While at Manchester College he united with the Church of the Brethren and to this faith he ever remaining loyal. He was one of the early members of the Beaverton congregation, and was active in building the present church house. He was faithful in attendance at services, and took an active part in the work of the church and Sunday school. Often in the earlier days this meant some sacrifice; a long drive with horse and buggy through cold and strom, or walking when the drive seemed impossible.

   During the past year his family noticed with increasing concern that his health was gradually declining, yet with his characteristic determination he pressed on, only to be compelled at last to succumb to the dread disease that held him a prisoner. On October 12 he took his bed, form which he never rose, even for an hour. Twice he received the holy anointing and throughout his illness he was ever hopeful that God would heal his stricken body. But God had other and better plans for him, and after an illness of nearly five months he peacefully obeyed the summons which came for him on Tuesday at the noon hour. Perhaps after all, the greatest work of his life was the example he left to us of patient endurance in the midst of fiery afflication.

   Mr. Long possessed primarily a home-loving soul. Those who lived in his home knew best his gentleness, his beautiful patience and self-denial and his constant concern for the family circle. They were the center about which all his life revolved. He had a keen interest in business and in the affairs of state. A wholesome optimism pervaded his life, which made his judgements ever lean to the side of mercy. He is probably the only alumnus of Manchester College to choose the office of judge.

   He is survived by his wife, his three children, Lowell of Wanatah, Ind.; Betty Miriam and Wendell at home; and one little grandson Leon Eugene Long. The death of Mr. Long is the first break in the home circle of eight children: William of Mt. Carroll, Ill.; Harvey of Mt. Morris, Ill.; Jesse of Dunseith, N. D.; J. B. of Greenville, Ohio; Samuel of Bradford, Ohio; Cyrus of Fontana, Calif.; and Mrs. Mary Irick of Flora, Indiana. All of these visited him during his illness, except the two brothers who live so far distant.

   May we sum up his virtues in these familiar lines: His life was gentle, and the elements, So mixed in him that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, "This was a man." Funeral services were conducted on Thursday at 2:30 from the Church of the Brethren by the Rev. H. L. Hartsough of North Manchester, Ind., a former college friend of Mr. Long. Burial was in Highland cemetery at Gladwin.

 

CARD OF THANKS

 

   We wish to express our sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy which we have received for the flowers with their message of cheer; and the loving help given by neighbors and friends during the illness and at the death of our husband and father, Mr. Andrew Long. Mrs. Weltha Long and children. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1935 Column - 3 Page - 4

 

ELIZA (SHELTER) LONG (24 MAY 1847 - 8 DEC 1938)

 

HARRY LONG (10 DEC 1882 - 13 SEP 1904)

 

JOSEPH LONG (4 JULY 1840 - 4 FEB 1905)

 

JOSEPH WILLIAM LONG (1 JULY 1880 - 10 FEB 1939)

 

JOSEPH LONG DIES FRIDAY AT HOSPITAL

 

   Joseph Long died Friday of pneumonia, February 10, at the Gladwin Hospital. Joseph Long was born in Gladwin township July 1, 1880, the son of Joseph and Eliza Long. He spent his life on his father's farm until he moved to Gladwin city in 1920. His mother preceded him in death two months ago.

   Surviving him are four sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Sherman and Mrs. Wm. Nickless of Gladwin township, Mrs. B.A. Wright of Saginaw, Mrs. C. W. McCormick of Flint, six nephews and three nieces.

   Funeral services were held at the home Monday February 13 at 1 o'clock with Rev. W. M. Palmer officiating. Mrs. Ray Cowell sang two appropriate numbers. Interment was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-15/1939 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

LLOYD LONG (1937 - 1938)

 

WELTHA (MILLER) LONG (11 MARCH 1882 - 14 SEP 1958)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. LONG

 

   Mrs. Weltha M. Long, 76, of Tobacco Township, died Sunday following an illness of two years. She was born on March 11, 1882, in North Manchester, Indiana. The former Miss Weltha Miller was married to Andrew Long on January 15, 1905, in Tobacco Township. Judge Long, well-known in Gladwin County because he held numerous township offices for 30 years, including county probate judge for six years, preceded her in death on January 8, 1935.

   Surviving are two sons, Wendell of Midland and Lowell of East Gary, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Whisler, of Beaverton; and 11 grandchidren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member. The Rev. Carl Hilbert will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-17/1958 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

? LONG (? - ?)

 

 

DONA JANE (POLING) LONGSTRETH (21 DEC 1883 - 20 FEB 1920)

 

MRS. BERT LONGSTRETH

 

   Mrs. Bert Longstreth died in Denver, Colorado, Feb. 20, where she went a few months ago for the benefit of her health. Her son Russell accompanied her and was with her until the death. Mrs. Longstreth was thought to be much improved until she was taken sick with influenza which proved fatal.

   Dona Jane Poling, was born in Hocking county, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1883, and was at the time of her death 36 years and two months of age. She was married to Bert Longstreth June 1899. To this union were born nine children, five daughters and four sons. The family came to Gladwin county nine years ago and settled on a farm in Grout township. She is survived by her husband, nine children, parents, five brothers, one sisters and a host of relatives and many friends.

   She was converted and joined the Methodist church. She was a kind and loving mother, always cheerful and ready to look on the bright side of life. To know her was to love her. She put her trust in God and said, "If it were God's will she would love to be reunited with her family", but God loved her more and bade her to come. The body was brought to Gladwin for burial and arrived here Feb. 24. Short services were held at the home and at the Highland cemetery, where the body was laid to rest, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Vaughan of Beaverton.

 

Mother, thou art gone to rest, An this shall be our prayer, That when we reach our journey's end. Thy glory we may share. Oh, let us think of all she said, And all the kind advice she gave, And let us do it now she's dead, And sleeping in her grave. With aching hearts and tearful eyes. We laid her down to rest; Yet while we wept we felt that she Was sleeping with the blest. No sickness, grief, nor sighing Can dim her features now; A crown of dazzling glory Shall rest upon her brow. Oh, let us meet that wife and mother In that bright world on high, Where all is joy and gladness, Where pleasures never die. Mother has obeyed her Saviour's call, He who suffered for us all. The angels took her by the hand And led her to that better land. Mother now has left us lonely. For no longer could she wait; But when we shall enter heaven She will open wide the gate. Our dearest mother now has left us And her loss we deeply feel; But it is God who has bereft us; He can all our sorrows heal. Gladwin County Record dated 03-04/1920 Column - 3 Page – 4

 

EMMETT “BERT” LONGSTRETH (17 JAN 1879 - 8 APRIL 1951)

 

BERT LONGSTRETH BURIED TODAY

 

   Funeral services for Bert Longstreth, 72, were held this morning from St. Paul's Episcopal church. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of Houghton Lake, officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Longstreth was born in Perry county, Ohio, and came to Beaverton township 40 years ago. He moved to Gladwin in 1946, and passed away at his home here on Sunday after three weeks illness. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

RUSSELL A. LONGSTRETH (21 OCT 1899 - 5 MAY 1978)

 

RUSSELL LONGSTRETH

Russell A.Longstreth, 78, of 4799 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Friday, May 5, in the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in VanWert, Ohio, on October 21, 1899, he came to Gladwin County in 1938 and farmed. Mr. Longstreth was married to the former Mildred Gee on December 22, 1923, in Flint. She preceded him in death in 1945.

Surviving are 4 sons, Russell of Midland, Marlin and Ronald of Beaverton and Jerry of Coleman; 4 daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Mable) Evans, Mrs. Velma Hutson and Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Swanton of Beaverton and Mrs Robert (Rose) Hanks of Taylorville; 3 brothers, Ray and Harry of Beaverton and Gerald of Clare; 3 sisters, Mrs. Frances Dubey of Warren, Mrs. Opal Early of Roseville and Mrs. Arthella Land of Beaverton; 34 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from theBeaverton Church of the Nazerene. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements were in charge of theHall Funeral Home.

 

EARL E. LOVELESS (25 JULY 1911 - 13 JAN 1986)

 

Earl E. Loveless, 74, of 3877 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 13, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Hackleburg, Ala., July 25, 1911, he came to Gladwin County in December from mt. Morris. He retired in 1971 after 22 years with Chevrolet Manufacturing in Flint. Mr. Loveless was a veteran of the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the D.A.V. Wolverine Post 33 Flint and the UAW Local 659 Flint. Mr. Loveless and the former Myrtle Rhoades were married Oct. 30, 1942, in Kennett, Mo.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Lilly Wally of Hackleburg, Ala.; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A step-son, Talmage Johnson, preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1968. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside military rites were by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 01-15/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

WT3 US NAVY WWII

 

MYRTLE E. (RHODES) LOVELESS (1916 – 29 JAN 1997)

 

BENJAMIN F. LOYENGOOD (1875 – 22 DEC 1931)

 

NELLIE B. LOYENGOOD (1877 – 22 MARCH 1940)

 

ALEXANDER G. LUCAS (APRIL 1886 - FEB 1948)

 

ELIZABETH JANE (MCKENZIE) LUCAS (11 JUNE 1851 - 3 DEC 1919)

 

FRANCIS LUCAS (16 JAN 1849 - 18 OCT 1904)

 

ISAAC H. LUCAS (? - ?)

 

RUSSELL H. LUCAS (1895 - ?)

 

CATHERINE I. (YORK) LUCKETT (1914 - JAN 1980)

 

JOHN ERNEST LUCKETT (1910 – 20 JULY 1989)

 

WALTER W. LYONS (1896 – 6 AUG 1913)

 

AMY L. LYTLE (19 FEB 1866 - 23 SEP 1917)

 

ROBERT A. LYTLE (17 FEB 1889 - 2 APRIL 1976)

 

Robert A. Lytle, 87, of Detroit, died Friday, April 2, in Detroit Memorial Hospital after an illness of one week. Born in Grout Township on February 17, 1899, he was a retired foreman for Wickes Boiler in Saginaw. Mr. Lytle was a veteran of World War I and had moved to Detroit 20 years ago from Saginaw.

   Surviving are two brothers, Howard of Jackson and Floyd of Cincinnati; four sisters, Mrs. Marian Batchelor of Greenville, N.C., Mrs. Olive Manzinger and Mrs. Irene Erskine of Clearwater, Fla. and Mrs. Hazel Stimpson of Saline; a nephew, William Lytle of Chicago. One brother William preceded him in death.

   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-07/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

WAGR US ARMY WWI

 

HENRIETTA LYTLE (25 JULY 1862 - 17 MARCH 1891)

 

WILLIAM LYTLE (1862 – 20 MAY 1934)

 

M'S

 

CHARLIE MABIE (1872 - 1906)

 

EDNA MABIE (1881 - 1916)

 

FRANCES (TARDIF) MACGREGOR (1886 – 3 DEC 1965)

 

GEORGE ROBERT MACGREGOR (9 OCT 1884 - 13 JULY 1963)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR GEO. MACGREGOR

 

   George R. MacGregor, 79, died suddenly at his home in Gladwin Saturday morning. Born in West Virginia Octorber 9, 1884, he moved to Gladwin four years ago from South Bend, Ind. He was married to the former Frances Tardif on June 30, 1923.

   Survivors include his wife, Frances, a daughter, Mrs. Jean Eagleson, of Gladwin; and three grandsons. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. C. E. Sturm, of West Branch, officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-17/1963 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

DONALD E. MADDOX (1918 – 9 AUG 2000)

 

ELINOR M. MADDOX (1915 - NOV 1999)

 

BLANCHE E. (WHITE) MADILL (19 JULY 1893 - 28 JULY 1968)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR EX-RESIDENT

 

   Mrs. Blanche E. Madill, 75, of Bradenton, Fla., died suddenly Sunday. The former Blanche White, was born on July 19, 1893, in London, Can. She had lived in Gladwin and Chesaning for several years.

   Surviving are her husband, Walter E. Madill, Bradenton, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Broaddus, Saginaw, Mrs. Max Wright, Durand and Mrs. Ray Hinta, Flint; two sons, William of Saginaw and Lester of Woodland Hills, Calif.; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

   Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-31/1968 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

HENRY ALEXANDER MADILL (21 MAY 1848 - 25 JAN 1922)

 

OLD-TIMER CALLED TO THEIR LONG HOME

 

CIVIL WAR VETERAN ANSWERS LAST CALL

 

Henry A. Madill died Jan. 25, 1922, at 11:30 p.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Levi H. Baumgardner on Bowery avenue, having been confined to his bed since Dec. 23. Mr. Madill had been in poor health several years.

   Henry A. Madill was born May 21, 1848, in New York state. He served with honors in the Civil war in company D, 48th New York regiment. He was married to Virginia Culy at Port Huron, Oct. 26, 1874. They went from there to Fort Suly, Dakota, and followed the army until 1877, when they returned to Port Huron, where they came to Gladwin county and located on what is now the Huber farm in Grout township. Later they moved on the farm on which is located the Grout No. 1 schoolhouse, where they lived until they sold to George Linabery and moved to Gladwin city in 1913. Mrs. Madill died here Nov. 4, 1915.

   Mr. Madill was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the I.O.O.F. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anna Walker of Grout township, Mrs. Alice Baumgarder of Gladwin, Mrs. Delia Phillips of Clio, Mrs. Josie Brubaker of Grout township, and one son Walter Madill of Montrose. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/1922 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

CORRECTED BELOW:

 

HENRY A. MADILL

 

   Henry A. Madill died Jan. 25, 1922, at 11:30 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Levi H. Baumgardner on Bowery avenue, having been confined to his bed since Dec. 23. Mr. Madill had been in poor health several years.

   Henry A. Madill was born May 21, 1848, in New York state. He served with honors in the Civil war in company D, 69th New York regiment. He was married to Virginia Culy at Port Huron, Oct. 26, 1874. They went from there to Fort Suly, Dakota, and followed the army unitl 1877, when they returned to Port Huron, where they resieded until 1879, when they came to Gladwin county and located on what is now the Huber farm in Grout township. Later they moved on the farm on which is located the Grout No. 1 schoolhouse, where they lived until they sold to George Linabery and moved to Gladwin city in 1913. Mrs. Madill died here Nov. 4, 1915.

   Mr. Madill was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the I.O.O.F. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anna Walker of Grout township, Mrs. Alice Baumgarder of Gladwin, Mrs. Delia Phillips of Clio, Mrs. Josie Brubaker of Grout township, and one son Walter Madill of Montrose. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith. Gladwin County Record (Correction) dated 02-09/1922 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

CO D 48TH NY REG CIVIL WAR

 

VIRGINIA (CULY) MADILL (24 JULY 1854 - 4 NOV 1915)

 

MANY YEARS A RESIDENT OF GROUT TOWNSHIP NOW GONE

 

MRS. HENRY A. MADILL ANSWERS CALL

 

Virginia Culy was born at Newport, Virginia, July 24, 1854. When about 2 years of age she moved with her parents to Hamilton, Canada, where they remained until she was 9 years of age, when they moved to Port Huron, where she lived until Oct. 26, 1871, when she was united in marriage to Henry A. Madill, and they went to Fort Suly, Dakato, and followed the army until 1877, returning to Port Huron where they resided until 1879, then moving to Grout township, Gladwin county, where they resided until two years ago, when they came to Gladwin city where she died Nov. 4, 1915.

   She was the mother of six children, five of whom survive her, Annie Walker, Adelia Phillips, Josephine Brubaker, Walter Madill, all of Gladwin, and Alice Baumgardner of Saginaw. They were all present at her bedside together with the four sons-in-law; and she called them one after another and bade them goodbye and passed away with a smile on her face.

   Gone form our midst to reap her due reward, Is that loved mother who was to us so dear, Gone up on high to meet her risen Lord. And stand before him without sense of fear.

   Services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Interment in Highland cemetery. The church was filled to overflowing with friends to pay their last respects to the departed and in autos they formed a long prosession to the cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1915 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

ANTHONY MAIER, SR (11 JUNE 1905 - 4 MAY 2001)

 

Anthony Maier Sr., 95, of Beaverton, died Friday, May 4, 2001 at home following a long illness. Born June 11, 1905 in Austria, Germany, he was the son of Joseph and Anna Maier. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren.

Tony married Martha Maxwell, Nov. 24, 1931 in Gladwin. He was a pipe fitter for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, retiring in 1969 after 28 years.

 

Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Wanda and husband Dale Rawson of Farwell, Wanetta and husband Dean Cochrane of Beaverton, and Anna and husband Dick Willette of Millington; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and one nephew, Michael Maier.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Lee in 1938; one son, Anthony Jr. in 1938; two brothers, Joseph and Paul; and his parents.

 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren in Beaverton with Pastor Ann Meyer and Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

 

CORA B. MALONE (1918 - ?)

 

DOROTHY A. MALONE (1913 – 28 SEP 1989)

 

JOHN J. MALONE (1903 – 20 MARCH 1989)

 

VICTOR D. MALONE, SR (1913 - JUNE 1981)

 

RICHARD E. "DICK" MALOSH (12 MAY 1931 - 14 AUG 2001)

 

   Richard E. "Dick" Malosh, 70, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a long illness. Born May 12, 1931 in Beaverton, he was the son of Ralph and Ottie (Elzay) Malosh. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Dick married Irene (Wilser), Aug. 9, 1952. They recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. He was a veteran off the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army.

He received an associates degree in accounting from Northeastern School of Commerce in 1955. He worked at Gladwin Hardware for nine years, and then worked at The Gladwin County Record in advertising for 29 years, retiring in 1995. Dick was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 1986.

   Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Ann and husband Mike Kruchkow, and Pat and husband Tony Hall, all of Gladwin; one son, Bob and wife Denise of Gladwin; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Bernice Davis of Harrison and Helen Rise of Cadillac. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Curt Elzay; and three brothers, John, Ed, and Don. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Hall Funeral Home of Gladwin with services at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Call the funeral home for date and time of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 08-15/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

LILLIE (WHEELER) MALZACK (1869 – 6 AUG 1957)

 

OPAL LITTLE MANCHESTER (1913 - AUG 1998)

 

WILLIAM FRANK MANCHESTER (1914 – 6 NOV 1978)

 

ALVAH I. MANN (1872 – 13 NOV 1957)

 

BARRY W. MANN (1945 - 1945)

 

BERNARD W. MANN (1945 - NOV 1967)

 

BESSIE I. MANN (14 AUG 1917 - 13 NOV 1934)

 

ELEANOR P. MANN (1922 - 1993)

 

ETHEL C. MANN (1890 - 1977)

 

HARRY W. MANN (1912 - 1994)

 

ILO C. MANN (22 JULY 1915 - 6 NOV 2005)

 

Ilo C. Mann, 90, of Basin, Wyoming died Nov. 6, 2005 at Bonnie Blue Jacket Nursing Home in Basin, Wyoming. She was born in Clare on July 22, 1915 to Frederick and Rosella (Spicer) Athey. She married Wilbur Mann in Hillsdale on Feb. 7, 1935; he died in 1967. Mrs. Mann was a homemaker and lived in Wyoming for two years, having previously lived in Clare.

   She is survived by five sons, Jack Mann of Flint, Jerry Mann of Clare, Doyle (Shirley) Mann of Beaverton, Arnold (Ardis) Mann of Barreton, and Duane (Connie) Mann of Clare; one daughter, Dawn (Mike) Seckman of Greybull, Wyoming; three sisters, Ellen Garver of Pontiac, Violet Davis of Fenton and Rose Kapplinger of Farwell; one brother, Carl Athey of Clare; 17 grandchildren, several Great-grandchildren and Great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, five brothers, two sisters, and two grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at Hall Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin with Pastor Duane Koontz officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-09/2005 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

WENDELL HARRY MANN (1941 – 1 MAY 1941)

 

JAMES R. MANNING, III (1 MARCH 1969 - 18 JULY 1996)

 

DUSTRAL D. (FRITZ) MANSFIELD (1924 - ?)

 

J. RUSSEL MANSFIELD (11 FEB 1921 – 2 MAR 1991)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- March 6, 1991

J. RUSSELL MANSFIELD

J. Russell Mansfield, 70, of 26 11 W. Youngs Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, March 2, 1991, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., after a short illness. Born in Clement Township, Feb. 11, 1921, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Mansfield was a machine assembler for Brown Machine Co. and retired In 1983 after 20 years. He also owned Mansfield's garage form 1952 to 1965. He had been a Boy scout leader, a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Sheriff's MarinePatrol. Mr. Mansfield and the former Dustral Fritz were married Dec. 19, 1942, in Midland.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Larry, Jerry and Jeffrey of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Susan Mansfield of Gladwin and Mrs. Janice Van Wormer of Prudenville; and 9 grandchildren. A son, Thomas, preceded him in death as an infant in 1949.

Services will be held Thursdayat 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Melvin Stauffer will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

 

PATRICIA ANN MANSFIELD (1949 – 5 AUG 1978)

 

TOMMY H. (Infant) MANSFIELD (? – 23 FEB 1949)

 

MIKE MANYET (1897 – 16 NOV 1920)

 

ISAAC ALBERT MARKLE (21 OCT 1897 – 15 SEP 1959)

 

BERT MARKLE STRICKEN SUDDENLY

 

   Isaac Albert Markle, 61, well known merchant in Gladwin county since 1921, died suddenly Tuesday evening at his home here of a heart attack. Mr. Markle was born in Gladwin on October 21, 1897, and spent his lifetime here. He was married to the former Miss Velma Cuddie on August 14, 1927, in Skeels.

   Mr. Markle was a business man in Gladwin nearly all of his life. In association with his father, he started a general store 38 years ago under the firm name of S. Markle & Son. This partnership continued until the death of the senior Mr. Markle. In later years dry goods items were dropped from the store's line and the business was operated as a grocery and farm produce market. The orginal building was razed and a modern cement block buildings were built. These were destroyed by fire several years ago and the buildings, now housing the Perry IGA Grocery and Schwager's Variety Store were built by Mr. Markle. After he leased the food store quarters to Mr. Perry, he continued to operate the farm supply store on State Street until his death.

   Surviving is his wife, Velma; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Arlene Gould, of Alaska, Mrs. Lola Jean Brubaker, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Iris Irene Lambert, of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Mary Etta Markle of Gladwin; and five grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gladwin, and burial is in the Highland Cemetery. Mr. Markle will lie in state at the Hall Funeral Home until 1 p.m. on Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Gladwin County Record dated 09-16/1959 Column - 8 Page - 1  

 

MARIETTA "MARY" (CROSBY) MARKLE (10 NOV 1869 – 11 JUNE 1960)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR GLADWIN WOMAN TODAY GLADWIN---Funeral services were held today from the Seventh Day Adventist Church for Mrs. Mary Markle, 90, of 901 east Cedar, who died at Gladwin Hospital Saturday after a short illness. The Rev. Leslie W. Cox officiated. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.  Mrs. Markle was born Nov. 10, 1869 in Logan County, Ohio and was married to Sylvester Markle at Hope, Mich., in 1885. Survivors include one daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Velma Markle of Gladwin, 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Effie Finney of Midland; and a brother, Louis Crosby of Manistee. Midland Daily News dated 6-14-1960 Page - 7.

 

SYLVESTER MARKLE (6 DEC 1863 – 8 SEP 1931)

 

VELMA L. (CUDDIE) MARKLE (9 AUG 1909 – 2 JULY 1988)

 

GEORGE D. MARME (29 APRIL 1898 - OCT 1938)

 

FORMER GLADWIN MAN DIES OF GUN WOUND

 

George Marme, 40, a former Gladwin resident died last week in Vanderbilt, Michigan, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Otsego authorities who investigate the case, termed his death a suicide. Mr. Marme was employed here several years ago by the Young Oil Company and had many local friends.

   A son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Marme of Flint, he was born April 29, 1898, in Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Marme of Flint and four children. Funeral services were held here Saturday at 2 p.m. with Major General Smith, of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Local Legionaires acted as pall-bearers. Gladwin County Record dated 11-02/1938 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

IND. CPL 2 CO COAST ARTY

 

HARRIET L. MARTIN (9 NOV 1908 - 13 NOV 1982)

 

WILLIAM B. MARTIN (30 MARCH 1911 - 15 FEB 1974)

 

William B. Martin, 62, of Gladwin, died Friday, Feb. 15, at his home. He has been in failing health since 1955. Born in Battle Creek on March 30, 1911, he was an electrician for Pontiac Motors. Mr. Martin moved to Gladwin County in 1968, and was a member of the Hay Township Senior Citizens Club. He was married to the former Louise Domann in June 1934, in Pontiac.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, William Martin of Gladwin and Richard Henry of Pontiac; three granddaughters, Dawn, Della and Zina Martin, who live with them; one brother, Raymond of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and a half-brother, Clarence Robinson of Pontiac.

   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

ANNA MARIA (CHARHITA) MARTONOSI (27 DEC 1898 – 18 APR 1984)

 

Anna Martonosi, Gladwin (Bay City Times, April 19, 1984)

 

Mrs. Martonosi, 85, died Wednesday in Gladwin Area Hospital.  She was born Dec. 27, 1898, in Johnstown, Pa. She is survived by four sons and two daughters.  Services will be Saturday at 11 am at Sacred Heart Church in Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin.

 

LEO A. MARTONOSI (15 OCT 1894 - 27 APR 1982)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 5, 1982

LEO MARTONOSI SR.

Leo A. Martonosi Sr., 87, of 15 E. M-61, Gladwin, died athis home Tuesday, April 27, following a long illness. Born in Austria-Hungary on October 15, 1894, he came to Gladwin County in 1910. Mr. Martonosi owned and operated Leo's Place for several years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 5280, the Sacred Heart Church and the Hay Senior Citizens Club. He and the former Anna Charita were married May 15, 1917, in Gladwin.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, John, Leo Jr. and Joe of Gladwin and Lewis of Brooklyn; 2 daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Erma) Keen and Mrs. Ethel Govitz of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Victoria Cary of Lincoln Park; 26 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. One son, Albert, preceded him in death in January 1939.

Services were held Fridayat 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Baldwin Beyer officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was saidThursday evening at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel.

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 12, 1982

CORRECTION

In the obituary of Leo Martonosi Sr. last week, it should have said 36 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren and not 26 and 27.

 

ESTHER ANN MATHER (1926 – 10 MARCH 1964)

 

GRACE A. MATHER (1887 – 24 JUNE 1976)

 

MILTON MARTIN SR. MATHER (1886 – 25 NOV 1969)

 

CECIL LEONARD MATTHEWS (9 SEP 1898 - 18 APRIL 1968)

 

RITES HELD FOR CECIL MATTHEWS

 

   Cecil L. Matthews, 69, of Franklin Township, died April 18, at his home after an illness of four weeks. Born in Grout Township on Sept. 9, 1898, he had spent his life in Clare County. Mr. Matthews was a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge No. 397. He was married to the former Doris Skeels on June 11, 1924, in Clare County.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sharp and Iris Matthews, of Clare County, Mrs. Thelma Hennesay and Mrs. Shirley Kigar, of Genesee County; four sons, Leonard, of Owosso, Leland and Melvin, of Genesee County and Fred, of Clare County; two brothers, Walter, Clare and Howard, of Roscommon; and 17 grandchildren.

   Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John W. Cermak officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1968 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

DELVIN R. MATTHEWS (19 MAY 1929 - 8 JUNE 1945)

 

EDWARD J. MATTHEWS (4 AUG 1859 - 28 DEC 1930)

 

EDWARD J. MATTHEWS CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE

 

AFTER MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE VETERAN CONDUCTOR PASSES TO HIS REWARD

 

   Edward J. Matthews, on of the most widely known men in Gladwin county, died Saturday, Dec. 28, at 6 p.m. He had been in failing health for several years, but tenaciously fought off the inroads of disease. He retired from service as conductor on the Michigan Central railroad on Oct. 31, 1928 after 48 years and eight months of service, 41 years of it being on the Gladwin branch, he being the first conductor to bring, a train over the Gladwin branch. Until the advent of the automobile the M. C. branch was the only means of ingress and egress from Gladwin county. Mr. Matthews became acquainted with and is known by nearly all of the people of the county, and being of genial and kindly disposition, his friends were many. He was faithful and loyal to his company, and at all times a trusted employee.

   Edward J. Matthews was born Aug. 4, 1859 at Dexter, Washtenaw county, Michigan. Here he spent most of his youth, attending district school until 12 years old. At Pinconning he was married May 5, 1887, to Katherine Hooley, who died Sept. 20, 1889, leaving one daughter Edna who died March 5, 1923, at Detroit. He was married April 18, 1903, to Ella B. Haynes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Haynes, of Gladwin, who has been a faithful helper and companion through all his suffering.

   Mr. Matthews had been in poor health for about 10 years, his illness starting with an attack of influenza, during which time he was able part of time to look after his duties as conductor on the Michigan Central, and at other times his condition was very serious for weeks. Mr. Matthews rallied from these attacks many times, and was able to be on duty again.

   While at the U. of M. hospital, Ann Arbor for treatment in 1924 Mr. Matthews joined the Episcopal church being baptized by Rev. Shaw and confirmed by Bishop Charles Williams. He was a member of the Gladwin F. & A. M. lodge, No. 397, and was the first candidate upon whom the degrees were conferred after the lodge was instituted. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

   He is survived by his wife and grandson, Edward Matthews. Services were held Wednesday afternoon Jan. 1, at 1:30 at the residence conducted by Rev. David S. Agnew of West Branch and assisted by Rev. Leroy M. Whitney. Burial at Highland cemetery. The following sketch is from our issue of Feb. 7, 1929. Mr. Matthews started his railroad (Continued on last page) career working on a log road for Scott Gerrish in Clare county, Mich. The camps were at Lake George. The logs were put into the Muskegon river and floated to Muskegon. The banking ground was near the place where the village of Temple was built when the Ann Arbor railroad was completed through that section several years later.

   Automatice couplers and air brakes were not in use during the logging days, and nearly all trainmen sustained the loss of one or more fingers. Mr. Matthews was an exception, although he was in many perilous adventures, such as running into trees across the tracks, cars leaving the rails, etc.

   Mr. Matthews had many interesting experiences to relate of the day of the "link and pin," as railroad men term the period prior to the automatic couplers. Among them is bringing the first locomotive for the Scott-Gerrish railroad up the Muskegon river on a raft by poling. The current was swift and made the passage up stream very slow. In addition ice formed on the poles until it had to be removed with axes. The engine was kept fired up to give the men a chance to warm their hands and thaw the ice from their clothing. Many of the men gave up, but new ones took their places and they finally succeeded in placing the engine on the rails, and she was soon puffing away, with wood for fuel, hauling logs to the river.

   Mr. Gerrish started another railroad running from Saginaw bay, near Pinconning, out into the forest, to Mt. Forest. Freemans (now called Bentley) Moore's Junction and Ogden. Mr. Matthews finally obtained a position on this road and remained in the employ of the different companies running the road until the Michigan Central purchased the road and has been employed with that company since. Mr. Matthews has a record for courteous and efficient service, as many Gladwin people who have ridden with him for years can testify. Gladwin County Record dated 01-02/1930 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

ELLA B. (HAYNES) MATTHEWS (1877 - AFT. 1929)

 

ESTELLA M. MATTHEWS (1903 - SEP 1993)

 

FREDERICK WALDRICK MATTHEWS (17 FEB 1887 - 21 JULY 1920)

 

Frederick Mathews was the victim of an accident which occurred at Flint Wednesday afternoon, July 21, 1920, at three o'clock, where he was working in the city water works. He and other men were digging trenches for the pipe when digging told them to run as the sides were caving in. He was part way out when it caught him.

   Frederic Mathews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mathews, was born Feb. 17, 1888, in Grout township. He served in the American Expeditionary Forces 18 months, was wounded in the left arm while in service, and had only been home a short time.

   The body was brought to Gladwin and taken to the home of his parents, in Hamilton township, where services were held Friday, conducted by Elder George W. Bailey, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Willis of Boyne City, Lila of Gladwin, and four brothers, Richard, Howard, Walter and Cecil, besides many other relatives, and a host of friends. The bearers were soldier boys. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1920 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

GRETHEN LUTRELL (SKEELS) MATTHEWS (21 SEP 1904 - 29 MARCH 1923)

 

Gretchen Lutrell Skeels was born in Hamilton Sept. 21, 1904. She was united in marriage to Cecil Leonard Matthews Dec. 31, 1920, by Rev. Hettler. To this union were born two children, Iris Pauline and Leonard C., 4 weeks and 4 days old at her death. She was called from her sufferings March 29 near 12 o'clock.

   She leaves husband, two little children, parents, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Manwaring and Doris Skeels now at home, besides numberous other relatives and friends. All that kind and loving hands could do was done for her but Jesus thought better to take her to dwell with him. Funeral was held April 3 at the Smith Creek church, conducted by Elder George W. Bailey of Beaverton. Interment in Gladwin cemetery. Although the weather and roads were very bad there was a large attendance to pay respect. Gladwin County Record dated 04-05/1923 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

HOWARD E. MATTHEWS (1 AUG 1897 – 3 AUG 1987)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- August 12, 1987

HOWARD MATTHEWS

Howard E. Matthews, 90, of Flint and formerly of Gladwin, died Monday, Aug. 3 in Hurley Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Clare County Aug. 1, 1897, he moved to Gladwin County in 1941 and then back to Flint in 1982. Mr. Matthews worked at Buick Motors for several years and also was a caretaker for Mid Forest Lodge and the Benmark Club. Mr. Matthews and the former Rose Muma were married Oct. 1, 1924, in Flint. She preceded him in death May 11, 1985.

Surviving are 2 sons, James of Gladwin and Darwin of Hope; 3 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jean) Kipple, Mrs. James (Onalee) Bailey and Mrs. Joyce Entrekin of Flint; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held Thursday at p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Michigan Heart Association.

 

JOSEPH C. MATTHEWS (1908 - 1962)

 

KETCHEN L. MATTHEWS (1904 - 1923)

 

MARY JANE MATTHEWS (1895 - 1937)

 

MAXINE E. MATTHEWS (1925 - 1925)

 

RICHARD N. MATTHEWS (22 FEB 1886 - 6 MARCH 1968)

 

RITES HELD FOR R. N. MATTHEWS

 

   Richard N. Matthews, 82, of Hamilton Township, died Wednesday, March 6, at Saginaw General Hospital, following a year's illness. Born in Grout Township, Gladwin County, Feb. 22, 1886, he had lived in Clare County 65 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a sawmill operator. He was not married.

   Survivors are three brothers, Walter and Cecil Matthes of Clare County, and Howard  of Roscommon County. Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. John W. Cermak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1968 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

ROBERT C. MATTHEWS (2 JUNE 1842 - 24 APRIL 1922)

 

Robert C. Matthews died April 24, 1922, at his in Hamilton township. He was born June 21, 1842 at Jersey Island, Eng. and has been a resident of Gladwin and Clare counties many years. He is survived by his wife and three sons and two daughters. Gladwin County Record dated 04-27/1922 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

ROBERT CHARLES MATTHEWS (1 AUG 1892 - 5 JUNE 1919)

 

Robert Charles Matthews of Nester township died June 5 after several weeks' illness with typhoid fever. He was a son of Richard Matthews and was born in Gladwin August 1, 1892. Burial in Highland cemetery. He is survived by his wife. Gladwin County Record dated 06-12/1919 Column - 4 Page - 4

 

Note: Obituary stating Robert is the son of Richard Matthews must be wrong. I show he is a son of Robert & Mary Jane (Muma) Matthews.

 

ROSE ELLEN (MUMA) MATTHEWS (15 OCT 1902 – 11 MAY 1985)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 15, 1985

ROSE MATTHEWS

Rose E. Matthews, 82, of Flint and formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, May 11, in Hurley Hospital Flint. Born in Nester Township Oct. 15, 1902, she moved to Flint in 1928 and back to Gladwin in 1941. Mrs. Matthews returned to Flint in 1982. The former Rose Muma she was married to Howard Matthews Oct. 1, 1924, in Flint.

Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, James of Gladwin and Darwin of Hope; 3 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jean) Kipple, Mrs. James (Onalee) Bailey and Joyce Entrekin of Flint; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.

 

ZELTA R. MATTHEWS (1938 - APRIL 1938)

 

WALTER H. MAULE (18 FEB 1920 – 03 DEC 1983)

 

(Midland Daily News, Dec. 5, 1983)

 

Walter H. Maule, 63, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 1983, in Midland Hospital Center.

 

He was born Feb. 18, 1920, in the Upper Peninsula, grew up in Escanaba, and worked many years for General Motors. Since 1980 he had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snover. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. No. 2092, in Royal Oak.

 

He leaves brothers, George Maule of Florida, Bill Maule of Mancelona, Leo Maule of Newberry and Lester Maule and Henry Maule, both of Pontiac; sisters, Harriet Snover of Royal Oak, Hazel Severance and Leah Kerr, both of Newberry, Helen Pary and Dorothy Britten, both of Caro.

 

Services will be at 11a.m. Tuesday in Mathews Funeral Home Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl M. Briggs officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.

 

ARTHUR MAYHEW (18 JULY 1889 - 22 OCT 1973)

 

CARD OF THANKS

 

   We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindnes and thoughtfullness in our recent bereavement. --- The family of Arthur Mayhew. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/19073 Column - 5 Page - 8 of Section B.

 

MI CPL US ARMY WWI

 

HUSTON MAYHEW (14 MARCH 1836 - 31 JAN 1916)

Huston Mayhew died Jan. 31, 1916, at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 17 days, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie M. Laurin, at Highwood. His death came from a general decline. He had recently suffered from an attack of la grippie. It was customary for him to lie awake nights, and in the morning fall alsleep until afternoon. Friday previous to his death he fell asleep, and remained in this condition until his death, Monday afternoon.

   Mr. Mayhew was born in Vermont, March 14, 1836, and came to Montrose , Michigan, when a child, with his parents. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted and served until its close, receiving an honorable discharge. He was on "Sherman's March to the Sea," and participated in the battle of Gettyburg. For many years he had been a member of the G.A.R.

   While home on a furlough he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Middleton of Corunna. To this union five children were born, four of whom are living Albert Mayhew of St. Charles, Mrs. Carrie M. Laurin of Highwood, Mrs. John Smallwood of Winegar, and Burton Mayhew of Billings. He also leaves 22 grandchildren. His wife died in October, 1911.

   Mr. Mayhew and family were among the early residents of Billings township, moving there in June, 1884, where he cleared a farm, and lived until death of his wife. He was held in high esteem by his neighbors and associates. Mr. Mayhew had been for many years a member of the Baptist church, and frequently had expressed himself ready for the Master's call.

   Funeral services were held Wednesday at the M.E. church, Gladwin, conducted by Rev. Switzer of Highwood. Interment took place in Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were the following friends and neighbors: James McIlvenna, Henry Robbins, S.J. Knight and George Rich. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1916 Column - 3 Page - 5

NANCY E. MAYHEW (14 JAN 1842 - 12 OCT 1911)

 

Nancy E., wife of Huston Mayhew; died at their home in Hay township, Oct. 12, 1911, aged 69 years, 8 months and 28 days, of chronic bronchitis. She was born in Ohio Jan. 14, 1842, and had resided in Gladwin county 30 years. Her husband and four children survive. The children are: two daughters, Mrs. John Smallwood of Hay, Mrs. C. M. Laurin of Gladwin and two sons, Albert of St. Charles and Bert of Winegar. Funeral services were held at the residence Oct. 14 at 9 a.m., Rev. Potbury officiating. Interment in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Nellie Peggley of Saginaw and W. C. Willis of Pinconning were at the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1911 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

FLORENCE (YORK) MCKINNEY - MCCAIN (7 MARCH 1877 - 18 FEB 1962)

 

RITES THURSDAY FOR FORMER RESIDENT

 

   Funeral services for Florence Kenney McCain, 84, will be held from the Hall Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. McCain was a resident of Royal Oak and passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, following a long illness. She made her home with her niece Mrs. Royaldee Hockey.

   Born in Ontario, Canada on March 7, 1877, she came to Michigan with her parents as a child. She was married to Charles Kenney in Clare County and they lived in Beaverton and Gladwin. A sister, Mrs. Charles Ferrell, of Gladwin, survives, as well as several nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1962 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

JOHN W. MCCAULEY (? - 21 JAN 1898)

 

NELLIE (WYCKOFF) MCCLAIN (1881 - MAY 1945)

 

SAMUEL MCCLAIN (20 MAY 1873 - 13 JULY 1951)

 

Funeral services for Samuel McClain, 78, were held on Monday afternoon from the Gladwin Methodist church. The Rev. R. T. Burgess, pastor of the Clare Baptist church, officiated, and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. McClain was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on May 20, 1873. He married Nellie Wyckoff on July 2, 1898 in Hamilton. She preceded him in death on May 15, 1945. Mr. McClain passed away at the Clare Convalescent Home on Friday evening, July 13 after a year's illness.

   Surviving are four sons, Harold of Marion, James of Sanford, Everett of Lansing and Samuel J. Jr. of Gladwin; six daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Ordiway of Pickford, Mrs. Catherine Bauer, Mrs Josephine Collins, Mrs. Ruth Montnay, Mrs. Ida Mary Loomis, Mrs. Agness Walters, all of Clare; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Lyons of Harrison, Mrs. Mary Williams of Dixville, Mrs. Anna Wilson and Mrs. Nettie Tucker both of Midland, Mrs. Miranda Knowlton of MacMillan. His nephews acted as pallbearers at the service. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1951 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

BABY MCCLARY (10 APRIL 1890 - 27 APRIL 1890)

 

BARBARA (SHAFFER) MCCLARY (20 AUG 1854 - 9 OCT 1895)

 

HUGH MCCLARY (24 APRIL 1847 - 4 MAY 1913)

 

"FULLY RIPE FOR THE HARVEST"

 

DEATH CLAIMS MORE OLD-TIME RESIDENTS, INCLUDING HUGH MC-CLARY, JOHN MURRAY AND FORMER JUDGE COBB.

 

Another name is stricken form the ever lessening roll of our old settlers, one who for many years had been active in the affairs of our city and county. The stern Reaper found Hugh McClary"as a shock fully ripe for the harvest." Death came to him peacefully Sunday last at his home in this city, after a few days' illness from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. McClary came to Gladwin in June 1881, from Mt. Pleasant, where he was engaged in the implement business for a time. Here he succeeded Conlogue & Cole, dealers in agricultural implements who built the store recently occupied by M. H. Wright, which burned the first of the year. Mr. McClary was in business in this store for some years, then built across the street and moved to the new quaters, retaining the old building for rent. In 1900 his building on the north side of Cedar avenue burned, and he built in it's place a commodions structure in which he was engaged in business alone until a few years ago, when he formed a co-partnership with L. Burt under the firm name of McClary & Burt to which Woodward & Burt recently became successors, doing business in the store last built and used by Mr. McClary.

   Of excellent habits and fine moral character Mr. McClary retained good health, with a few exceptions, and continued active in his accustomed pursuits to a ripe - age. He was a man who united sound sense with strong convictions, and a candid out-spoken temper. He had filled the various stations of life, and filled them well. As a lifelong membe of the Catholic church he was faithful and devoted to his faith. His best monument will be the good report that he has left behind him in the community he has lived many years.

   In politics he was an old time Democrat, and although in the minority party in Gladwin county he was elected to the office of probate judge in 1888 by a nice vote. He also served as one of the first - alderman of the city and in other minor positions but he was not a seeker after political honors. However he was always ready to devote his time to the public welfare, and was counted on to assist in all movements for the improvement and growth of the community.

   Mr. McClary was born in New Hampshire, April 24, 1847, and at the age of 17 moved to Rutland and Vermont, where he engaged in farming. From Vermont he came to Mt. Pleasant and a few years thereafter to Gladwin. He was united in marriage June 25, 1889, to Miss Barbara Shaffer, who died in 1895. To the union three children were born, of which two sons John and Milton, grown to young manhood, are living. In 1906 he married Mrs. Dutcher, who survives him.

   Funeral services were largely attended Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Church of Sacred Heart. Rev. W. Miller officiating. The pallbearers were John Weir, Sylvester Raymond, F. E. Atchinson, Isaac Foster, J. D. Smith and Allen Armstrong. Interment in Highland cemetery.

   The business houses of the city were closed during the services, and a large procession of citizens followed the body to the grave. As a token of respect Mayor E. A. Coan made public the following:

 

IN MEMORIAM

 

   The city of Gladwin mourns the loss of Hugh McClary, one of its pioneer business men who departed this life May 4, 1913, at his home in this city. The forenoon of Wednesday, May 7 next, has been set apart for the performance of the burial rites of the departed.

   He was ever diligent in the promotion of the prosperity of his home town, active in its advancement and development, and in his daily life honorable and conscientious. It is therefore fitting that his friends and neighbors should pay respect to his memory.

   I do therefore request that all business cease and all business houses and public offices within the city be closed during forenoon of said day while the citizens of Gladwin bow with respect of the bier, of who so creditably carried the burdens of life. E. A. COAN, Mayor Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/1913 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

INFANT MCCLARY (10 APRIL 1890 - 27 APRIL 1890)

   The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. McClary died and was buried this week. Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/1890 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

MARY A. MCCLARY (21 FEB 1857 - 31 AUG 1901)

 

DONNA R. MCCLURE (19 JAN 1909 - 24 JUNE 1986)

 

Donna R. McClure, 77, of 302 Kelly St., Prudenville, died Tuesday, June 24, in Munson Medical Center, Traverse CIty, after a short illness. Born in Gladwin Jan. 19, 1909, she was a dietary aid at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint for 18 years until retiring in 1971. She moved to Prudenville in 1972 and was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses.

   Surviving are one brother, Glen McClure Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; and 4 sisters, Mrs Gwendola Butler, Mrs. Marion Grove and Mrs. Hazel Johnson of Flint and Mrs. Wilma Goldsmith of Kissimee, Fla. Three brothers, Lester, Harry and Jim preceded her in death.

   Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Gregory Lytle officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-02/1986 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

LESTER W. MCCLURE (1926 - 17 AUG 1942)

 

M-18 ACCIDENT FATAL TO BOY

 

LESTER MCCLURE STRUCK BY CAR MONDAY NIGHT

 

   Lester W. McClure, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen McClure, of Gladwin, was almost instantly killed Monday at 6 p.m. when he was struck by a car while he was crossing M-18 near the Wodgenski farm, 2 1/2 miles north of Gladwin. Yound McClure, in company with William Lyons, 11, of Gladwin, had hitched-hiked a ride with Clarence Neilsen, of Sanford, to the Wodgenski farm where they planned to visit a friend, Robert Symons. According to witnesses, Mr. Neilsen stopped to let the boys out on the east side of M-8. A car, driven by Carl F. Hoard, 20 of Shephard, was approaching from the north. The McClure boy, coming out from behind the Neilsen machine, failed to see the approaching car and ran across the road directly in its path.

 

DIED AT HOSPITAL

 

   The car's left fender and head-light him and threw him across to the east side of the road. Deputy Sheriff Archie Fritz and Coroner Harry Rogers were immediately summonded and took the boy to the Gladwin  Hospital where he died a few minutes after he was admitted. He had suffered a fractured skull, a broken neck, leg fractures and chest injuries. An inquest into the accident was held Tuesday and will be continued Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses at the hearing included Dr. K. D. Coulter, of the Gladwin Hospital; William Lyons, of Gladwin; Deputy Sheriff Archie Fritz; Gordon Batchelder a nephew of Mr. Hoard who was a passenger in the Hoard car at the time of the accident; and Mr. Hoard an employee of the Ohio Oil Company, driver of the car. The inquest will be continued Wednesday to hear the testimony of Mr. Neilsen, who Sheriff Cowell was unable to locate Tuesday.

 

SOUNDED HORN

 

   Witnesses at the inquest testified that Hoard sounded the horn on his car several times before he struck the McClure boy. The Hoard car was traveling at about 50 miles per hour, witnesses said. Serving on the coroner's jury who heard the testimony Tuesday were Jerry Page, Ells Smallwood, Loris Roberts, Thomas Dunn, Harry Hood, and William Miller. The inquest was conducted by Coroner Harry F. Rogers and assistant Prosecutor Bourke C. Wilmot.

   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Methodist Church with the Rev. Floyd N. Drake officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Surviving in addition to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen McClure, are five sisters, Mrs. Gwendola Butler, Miss Donna McClure, Mrs. Marian Grove and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, all of Flint and Mrs. Wilma Goldsmith, of Reed City; and three brothers, Pvt. William J. McClure, of Camp Edwards, Massachuettes; Pvt. Harry McClure, of Camp Pine, New York; and Glen McClure, at home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-19/1942 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

WILLIAM J. MCCLURE (17 JAN 1911 - 23 NOV 1981)

 

William J. (Jim) McClure, 70, of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov.23, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-25/1981 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

William J. (Jim) McClure, 70, of 800 Chatterton St., Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 23, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on January 17, 1911, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. McClure retired as a city employee January 26, 1976, after 30 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and a veteran of World War II. Mr. McClure and the former Shirley Jarrett were married June 7, 1952, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, William of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Jarrett) Benander of Gladwin; one brother, Glen Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; 5 sisters, Mrs. Gwendola Butler, Mrs. Marion Grove and Mrs. Hazel Johnson of Flint, Donna McClure of Prudenville and Mrs. Wilma Goldsmith of Kissimee, Fla.; and 2 grandchildren.

   Services were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father T. Edward Bennett officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-02/1981 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

CHARLOTTE E. (SCHRINER) MCCOMBS (2 OCT 1912 - 8 OCT 1971)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- October 13, 1971

CHARLOTTE MCCOMBS

Mrs. Charlotte E. McCombs, 59, of 3475 Renas Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, October 8, at the Midland Hospital. She had been in failing health for 10 months and seriously ill the past 11 days. Born in Marine City, October 2, 1912; she had resided in Gladwin County since 1947, coming here from Detroit. The former Charlotte Schriner and Kenneth McCombs were married Nov. 29, 1941, in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid, the Gladwin Hospital Auxiliary, and was employed as a cook in the Gladwin Community Schools.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth; two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Charlene) Frye of Henderson, and Miss Bonnie McCombs at home; abrother, Herbert Schrinder of Marine City; four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Knop of Hemet, Calif., Mrs. James (Louise) Wooldridge os St. Clair, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Bader of Detroit, and Mrs. Guy (Marguerite) Coykendal of Northville; and one grandson. .A brother, Stanley Schriner, died in 1970.

Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. in Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ernst G. Mueller officiatingand burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements were by Mathews Funeral Home.

 

KENNETH MCCOMBS (31 AUG 1914 - 22 APRIL 1997)

 

DENNIS MCCORMICK (1830 - 31 OCT 1888) + WIDOW, ANNIE

 

   Dennis McCormick died Wednesday evening. His funeral will be held at the church today at 2 o'clock. Mr. M. has been a resident of the county for some time and was an old soldier. Gladwin County Record dated 11-02/1888 Column - 2 Page - 5

 

MARTHA JANE MCCRACKEN (1858 – 25 JULY 1929)

 

SARAH ISABELLE MCCRACKEN (3 NOV 1872 – 31 JULY 1941)

 

WALLACE MCCRACKEN (18 AUG 1863 - 6 AUG 1934)

 

FINAL RITES HELD FOR WALLACE MCCRACKEN

 

   Funeral services were held at the McCracken residence on Beach street Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock for Wallace McCracken, who died Sunday, August 6, at 3 a.m., at Saginaw General hospital, where he had gone two weeks before for treatment. Mr. McCracken had been in failing health for several months.

   He was born August 18, 1863, at Camden, Ontario, came to Gladwin county in October 1881, and made his home in Sage township, where he located on a farm. About 14 years ago he came to Gladwin, and has made his home here since. Three sisters, Mrs. Frank Leonard, and Miss Belle McCracken of Gladwin, and Mrs. Mary Dodge of Selby, and two brothers, Archibald McCracken of Odessa, Ont., and Rev. Wilson McCracken, Ottawa, Ont., survive him. Burial took place at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-09/1934 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

MARY E. (CAMERON) MCCRAY (28 SEP 1916 - 5 JAN 2005)

 

Mary E. McCray, 88, of Gladwin, died January 5, 2005 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland following a long illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1916 to Leo and Hazel (Heath) Cameron in Gladwin. She was a lifelong resident of Gladwin County and she worked in home healthcare. She married Roger McCray on Dec. 19, 1936 in Paw Paw. He preceded her in death in 1970.

 

She is survived by three sons, Roger (Norma) Cameron, Leonard McCray, and Walter McCray, all of Gladwin; three daughters, Ida Willford, Ramona (Glen) Foster, and Ella (Ron) Nettleton, all of Gladwin; 20 grandchildren; 37 Great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Cameron of Mercer Island, Washington; and two sisters, Shirley Wilsea and Mae Goodenough of Paw Paw. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, and one sister.

 

Funeral services were held Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Dan Adamczyk officiating. Burial was a Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

 

LOUIS C. MCCREADY (25 MAY 1891 - 23 APRIL 1963)

 

L. C. MCCREADY DIES TUESDAY

 

   Louis C. McCready, 71, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Cottrell, of Wayne, Mich. Born on May 25, 1891, he was married to the former Racheal Lockwood, on June 25, 1919 in Clifford. A retired carpenter, he had lived in Gladwin County from 1934 to 1944, prior to moving north.

   Surviving are his wife, Rachel; three daughters, Mrs. Alpha Butler, of Gladwin, Mrs. Cottrell and Mrs. Shirley Fitzhugh, of Wayne; three brothers, Grant, of Atlanta, Ernest, of Clifford, and Earl, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Coupland, of Detroit; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

   Funeral services have been tentatively set for Friday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1963 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

MI PVT CO L CAS DET AIR SVC WWI

 

TRYPHENA MCCREARY

 

SADIE (LYTLE) MCCULLOCH (1870 – 26 MAY 1941)

 

WILLIS HOMER SR. MCCULLOCH (1863 – 16 JULY 1938)

 

PAULINE MCDANIEL (? - ?)

 

CLARE E. (CAMPBELL) MCGILVERY (4 SEP 1874 - ABT. 19 OCT 1955)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MCGLIVERY

 

   Funeral services were held at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church Saturday at 1:00 p.m. for Mrs. Clara E. McGilvery, 81, who died suddenly of a cerebral hemoorhage at her home in Clare County. Clara E. Campbell was born Sept. 4, 1874 in Oxford County, Ontario, and came to Grout Township with her parents in 1895. She married Hugh E. McGilvery in 1889, who preceded her in death in 1913. Mrs. McGilvery was a member of the Free Methodist Church.

   Survivors are three sons, Gordon and Howard of Flint, Ben, at home; one daughter, Opal at home; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Cady, Isaiah Wideman, Loyal Haddix, Ray Harrold, Donald Haines and Glen Ogg. Officiating clergymen were the Rev. F. E. Voller, Rev. T. H. Reid and Rev. H. R. Jewell. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1955 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

HUGH E. MCGILVERY (9 MAY 1876 - 19 APRIL 1915)

 

TWO SUDDEN DEATHS.

 

HUGH MC GILVERY OF GROUT AND LEWIS SMITH OF TOBACCO.

 

Hugh McGilvery died suddenly Monday morning at his home in Grout township. He had attended to his chores about the farm and not feeling well sat down in a chair, and died soon thereafter. He was born in Whitehouse, Ohio, May 9, 1876, and has been a resident of Grout township about 17 years. He was married to Miss Clara Campbell shortly after taking up his residence here who with four children, Gordon, Howard, Opal and Benjamin survives him.

   Funeral services were held in the West Grout Methodist Episcopal church at 11 o'clock, Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. John W. Hayward, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-22/1915 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

OPAL M. MCGILVERY (5 DEC 1907 - JUNE 1989)

 

JOHN MCGRIFF (ABT. 1855 - 30 DEC 1924)

 

John McGriff, aged 69, one of Gladwin's early residents, died at the County Farm, Dec. 30. Services were conducted by Rev. C. A. McEntarfer Monday followed by burial in Highland cemetery. In early days of Gladwin "Joe John," as he was familarly called, was one of our best known residents. He drove the stage that ran to Coleman before the advent of the railroad, and after that was a driver for liveries a number of years. Of a genial kindly disposition he had many friends. Failing health compelled him to make his home at the county farm. Gladwin County Record dated 01-03/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

DENNIS MCGUIRE (1886 - MAY 1958)

 

ELLEN T. MCGUIRE (1857 - FEB 1925)

 

JAMES PATRICK MCGUIRE (2 NOV 1889 - 26 APRIL 1971)

 

James McGuire, 81, of 1167 Eagleson Rd., Hamilton Township, died Monday, April 26, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following a short illness. Mr. McGuire was born in Hamilton Township November 2, 1889, and had been a resident of the area his entire life. His occupation was farming. He and the former Loretta C. Mitchell were married April 24, 1918, in Gladwin, and she passed away March 3, 1966. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eileen McKenna of Hamilton Township, and Mrs. Lucille Howard of Flint; two sons, Patrick and John L. of Gladwin; 18 grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday April 29, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Fr. George Artman officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Rosary services will be tonight at 8:00 at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

LORETTA CATHERINE (MITCHELL) MCGUIRE (5 FEB 1893 - 31 MARCH 1966)

 

PATRICK J. MCGUIRE (1849 - 1905)

 

PATRICK J. MCGUIRE (18 JUNE 1921 - 31 JAN 1981)

 

Patrick J. McGuire, 59, of 1766 Dow Dr., Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of three weeks. Born in Hamilton Township, Clare County, on June 18, 1921, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. McGuire was retired from Robinson Industries and was a member of the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280.

   Surviving are one brother, John L. of Beaverton; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Lucille Howard of Gladwin and Mrs. Eileen McKenna of Harrison. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Joseph Castanier officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1981 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

HATTIE BELLE MCILVENNA (24 MAY 1864 - 16 APRIL 1910)

 

Hattie Belle, wife of James McIlvenna, died very suddenly of apoplexy at her home at Highwood, Saturday, at 11 p.m., aged 45 years, 10 months and 23 days. The family resided in Grout and in the city of Gladwin a number of years previous to moving to Highwood several years ago. In Grout Mr. McIlvenna had a saw and shingle mill and store, which business he followed at Highwood, giving the family a large acquintance, among whom Mrs. McIlvenna was held in high esteem. She was a particularly bright and active woman. She was a native of Ontario. Her death is mourned by her husband and three children, Orley, aged 17, a member of the senior class of the Gladwin high school, Mildred aged 10, and Ruth, aged 3.

   The remains were brought to Gladwin from Highwood on the noon train Wednesday and services held in the M. E. church conducted by Rev. J. M. Jenson, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1910 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

ANNA MARIE MCKENNA (1890 – 20 EC 1971)

 

BETTY A. MCKENNA (1923 – 21 DEC 2000)

 

CAROLYN E. MCKENNA (1892 - DEC 1920)

 

JOHN FRANCIS MCKENNA (1886 - JUNE 1949)

 

MARY ELLEN (NELLIE) MCKENNA (1888 - MARCH 1972)

 

WILLIAM THOMAS MCKENNA (MAY 1897 - 23 JAN 1924)

 

SOLDIER BOY ACCORDED HONOR IN HIS HOME TOWN AT FUNERAL

 

ONE OF THE FIRST TO ENTER SERVICE FROM GLADWIN---DEATH RESULT FO INJURIES IN WAR

 

   The body of William Thomas McKenna, who died at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, Jan. 23, was brought to Gladwin Monday night by train, and was taken to the home of Dr. A. O. Boulton, where it lay in state until the funeral which took place at Sacred Heart church Wednesday morning, the soleman requiem mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Van Colen. The church was crowed to overflowing to do honor to the young soldier boy, who lost his life from injuries and exposure sustained on the battlefields of the World War, in which he was wounded five times and gassed once.

   Father Van Colen delivered an eloquent address in which he paid high tribute to the patriotism of the deceased. Photo Insert.

 

WILLIAM T. MCKENNA

 

   Showing the lofty ideals of William McKenna as a soldier, the following extracts from a letter to his mother written by him while on the firing line in France, and publishe in the Gladwin County Record in August, 1918, were read by Father Van Colen:

   "The U.S. is no longer behind the screen, but is now in the thickest of the fight and daily adding new glory to our glorious past. All America can well be proud of their boys whose privilege it was to be at Cntigny and thereabout: of course some fell, but their lives are not lost, merely invested in freedom's cause, and I know that all who did make the greatest sacrifice that man can, die so willingly, and America may feel sure that thousands of more over here will do so as willingly if it be necessary."

   Speaking of cruelties---"but, over here we are closer to it and can ourselves see what the noble French and their allies have suffered at least have seen enough to make our fighting blood run faster even than it did the day we volunteered. I do not see how nay young man who knows right from wrong can sit back while daily his fellow countrymen fight, yeaw, and even die for that liberty and freedom which all in America enjoy and which we as a nation will give to the entire world for all times.

   "A few days ago it was my privilege to attend a very impressive military funeral. In fact, it was the most impressive sight, I ever expect to witness. In a village graveyard, within the range of enemy's guns, two soldiers were laid to rest; one was a comrade and one an enemy (a Boche) who had a few hours before killed him adn in turn he himself was killed. A priest in uniform said the same words over both, the same firing squad fired the military salute for both. If we cannot respect a live enemy (boche) we can show our respect for a dead one even if we know that if we should fall within their lines no such respect would be given us. but you may be sure that we shall always be men at least.

   Representatives of American Legion posts at Gladwin and Beaverton occupied a prominent place in the assemblage, and participated in military services at the grave in charge of Lieutenant Budge of Beaverton, in addition to services conducted by Father Van Colen. The pallbearers were B. C. Wilmot, Orlen Wagar, J. C. Shaffer, Eldon Capling, John F. Englehardt comrades in the World war.

   William T. McKenna was born in Grout township in May, 1897, and at his death was in his 27th year. He was a graduate of the Gladwin high school, class of 1917, and was one of the first Gladwin boys to volunteer after the declaration of war with Germany in 1917, and was a member of Co. G. 128th Infantry, A. E. F., in which he saw service on the battlefield of Chateau Thiery, under command of Major Gansser, who visits to Gladwin has given him special praise. After returning from the war in May 1919 Mr. McKenna spent some time with his mother and the family in Gladwin, and organized Ralph Wright post of American Legion here, of which he was the first commander and at the time of his death honorary commander.

   His health failing him he went to New Mexico for relief in November, 1919, and at the time of his death was in the hospital at Fort Bayard. His father, John F. McKenna of Flint, sisters Miss Mary E. McKenna of Gladwin and Mrs. Roseanna ... Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1924 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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CHARLES CLARENCE MCKINNEY (15 SEP 1866 - 23 MAY 1922)

 

Charles Clarence Kenney, son of James P. and Elizabeth Kenney, was born Sept. 15, 1866, at Dayton O., and departed this life at his home in Pontiac, Mich., May 23, 1922, aged 55 years, 8 months and 8 days. At the age of 8 years he moved with his parents to Ottawa Lake, Mich., and the greater part of his life was spent in Michigan. He was united in marriage to Florence York, Nov. 27, 1897.

   He was a member of Gladwin Lodge No. 177, I.O.O.F., where he was a faithful and beloved member. His many friends both among the old and young are but a mute testimony of his loving and charitable character. He leaves to mourn his untimely departure his loving wife, two sons, one daughter, three sisters, one brother, three grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.

   As a salesman in Gladwin stores many years he had a wide acquaintance and wherever known he had friends. The body was brought to Gladwin Friday night, and services were held in Rogers & Neely's undertaking rooms Saturday at 10 a.m., after which interment took place in Highland cemetery. Rev. E. T. Smith conducted the services. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1922 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

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DOROTHY C. MCKINNON (1912 - NOV 1984)

 

FLOYD J. MCKINNON (1914 – 15 OCT 1987)

 

ELIZABETH “BESSIE” (WRIGHT) MCNEES (18 JAN 1893 – 26 MAY 1979)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 30, 1979

BESSIE MCNEES

Elizabeth (Bessie) McNees, 86, of 545 North Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Saturday, May 26, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Selkirk, Scotland, on January 18, 1893, she came to Gladwin County in the early 1920's. Shewas employed by Huber's Restaurant for 20 years until retiring in 1965. Mrs.McNees was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

She was married to Lawrence McNees in September 1927, in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1944.Surviving is one son, Thomas McNees of Alamogordo, N.M.

Services were heldTuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.

 

LAWRENCE E. MCNEES (6 APR 1876 – 25 FEB 1944)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- March 1, 1944

LAWRENCE MCNEES DIES SUDDENLY

A heart attack Friday at 9 a.m. was fatal to Lawrence E. McNees, 67, well-known Gladwn resident and head of the lumber and building supply department at the Wolohan elevator here. Mr. McNees had gone to work as usual at the Elevator Friday morning. While out on a business errand he was suddenly taken with a heart attack in front of the Oil Well Supply Company building, north of the Elevator. He was rushed to the Gladwin Hospital by Don Baker, of he Sun Oil Company, and William Hall, of Baumgardner's Coal Yard, who nearby at the time. He died on the way to the Hospital.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Eric J. Whitting, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery.

Son of Thomas McNees and Susan Greer, Lawrence McNees was born in Bruin, Pennslyvania, on April 6, 1876. As a young man he came to Gladwin county and had been a resident of this vicinity for 45 years. He settled first on afarm in Gladwin township near Riley hill. Later he moved to Gladwin. He was employed in the building rade here and worked on the construction of the two elevators which were later operated by Charles Wolohan, Inc. In recent years he has been employed by the Wolohan company.

On September 6, 1927, Mr. McNees was married to Miss Bessie Wight, of Gladwin, who with a sister, Mrs. Minnie Henderson, of Gladwin, are the sole survivors.

 

THOMAS A. MCNEES (1 OCT 1929 - 17 JAN 1986)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- January 29, 1986

THOMAS MCNEES

Thomas McNees, 56, of Alamogordo, N.M., died suddenly Saturday, Jan 18, in Holoman Air Force Base Hospital. Born in Gladwin Oct. 1, 1929, he graduated from Gladwin High School and Michigan State University. He had lived in New Mexico 13 yearswhere he was a Civil Service Surveyor. Mr. McNees served in the armed forcesduring the Korean Conflict. Surviving are 2 cousins in England. A memorial service will be held today, Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Father Thomas Spitler officiating. Burial wasin the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home.

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ALLIE MCKNIGHT (1890 – 8 APR 1977)

 

DELLA E. MCKNIGHT (1885 – 7 MAY 1966)

 

FRED E. MCKNIGHT (16 APRIL 1894 - 3 DEC 1957)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO FRED MCKNIGHT

 

   Fred E McKnight, 63, a lifetime Gladwin resident, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 3, after an illness of one year. He was born in Gladwin on April 16, 1894, the son of Nelson and Sarah McKnight. Mr. McKnight was a veteran of World War I and was employed as an automobile salesman for many years. He is survived by four sisters, Misses Mamie, Allie and Della of Gladwin, Mrs. Agnes Jones of Lansing; and one brother, John of Royal Oak.

   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Everett Love will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-04/1957 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

MARY E. (MAMIE) MCKNIGHT (1882 – 15 FEB 1973)

 

NELSON MCKNIGHT (1850 – 11 FEB 1924)

 

SARAH B. MCKNIGHT (1858 – 20 FEB 1935)

 

CORA MCLAIN (? - SEP 1910)

 

JULIA ANN (WYMAN) MCLAIN (6 JULY 1837 - 28 DEC 1922)

 

GRACE A. (BARCLAY) MCMAHON (19 MAY 1889 - 26 AUG 1930)

 

Funeral services for Mrs. McMahon of Buckeye township were held from the home and the Gladwin Methodist Episcopal church Thursday, Aug. 28, 1930, Rev. Whitney officiating. The presence at the services of a large number of friends and neighbors, together with the many beautiful floral offerings, witnessed to the esteem in which she was held. Mrs. McMahon was taken ill about eight weeks ago and passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Mercy hospital, Bay City. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed. She was laid to rest in Highland cemetery.

   Grace Barclay was born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barclay May 19, 1889, at Bradshaw, Ontario. She was married to Lewis McMahon in Detroit July 5, 1906, and lived there until they moved to Gladwin county Dec. 3, 1907.

   She leaves to mourn her husband, Lewis McMahon, nine children, Mrs. Guy Taylor, of Gladwin, Arthur, Clarence, Ethel, Grace, Roger, Dale and Donald at home; her father, Samuel Barclay of Sarnia, Ontario; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Smith of Sarnia and Mrs. Albert Izzard of Camlachie, Ont. Her mother and two sisters preceded her in death. The sympathy of friends and neighbors is extended to the bereaved family. Gladwin County Record dated 09-04/1930 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

LEWIS S. MCMAHON (12 MAY 1882 - 23 JAN 1960)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR LEWIS MCMAHON

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Lewis S. McMahon, 77, well-known Buckeye Township farmer. The Rev. Carl Hilbert officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. McMahon, a resident of Gladwin County since 1894, was found dead about 6 p.m. on January 23 in the barn at his farm home. He was born May 12, 1882, in Pule, Ontario and married Ethel McKimmy in April 1938.

   Survivors include his wife Ethel; five sons; James Arthur of Midland, Clarence of Saginaw, Roger of Beaverton, Dale of Waterford and Don of Sarnia, Ont.; four daughters, Mrs. Thelma Taylor, Phoniex, Ariz., Mrs. Ethel Kigar, of Gladwin, Mrs. Marjorie Reigler of Bay City, and Mrs. Grace Hawley of Pontiac; a step-son Loren McKimmy of Beaverton; a brother, Fred of Beavertn; sister, Mrs. Ida Shanahan, of Windsor, Ont.; 27 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1960 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

HELEN MAXINE MCMULLEN (1949 – 3 SEP 1971)

 

KYLE G. MCMULLEN (1 APRIL 1977 - 14 FEB 1987)

 

DONALD A. MCMUNEGLE (1889 - JUNE 1938)

 

MARY E. (GRAHAM) MCMUNEGLE (1864 - DEC 1916)

 

ROBERT B. MCMUNEGLE (1868 - JULY 1933)

 

ABBIGAIL MCNAMARA (1884 - 7 MAY 1911)

 

Abbie, only daughter of Michael and Mary McNamara of Grout township, died in Phoenix, Arizona, May 7, 191, aged 26 years, of consumption. The body arrived in Gladwin May 12, and interment took place the next day in Highland cemetery. Funeral services were held in the church of Sacred Heart, Rev. Fr. Miller officiating. There was a large attendance to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased, who was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends.

   Miss McNamara was born and reared in Grout township. She had followed the avocation of teaching very successfully. A few years ago her health failed, and she sought relief in a change of climate, going to Arizona, only to be called to her long home. Her brother Charles was with her at her death, and accompanied the body on the return home. The father and three brothers, Flora J., Frank and Charles, mourn the loss of a beloved daughter and sister. Her mother, a woman still mourned by the family and old residents, died in 1906. Mr. and Mrs. McNamara came to Grout in 1877. Gladwin County Record dated 05-18/1911 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

FLORENCE J. "FLORRIE" MCNAMARA (1876 - JAN 1923)

 

FRANK MCNAMARA (25 MARCH 1882- 3 FEB 1966)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR FRANK MCNAMARA

 

   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Frank McNamara, 83, retired Grout Township farmer, who died Thursday after an illness of two and a half months. He was born in Gladwin County on March 25, 1882, to Michael and Mary McNamara and spent his lifetime here.

   In addition to farming, Mr. McNamara held township offices for most of his life. He was married to the former Margaret Lennon on Sept. 20, 1910, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs Abbie Troutwine, of Flint. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.

   A Rosary was said at 9 p.m. Sunday in the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1966 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

HATTIE MCNAMARA (1885 – 11 MARCH 1908)

 

LEOLA E. MCNAMARA (1884 - NOV 1942)

 

MARGARET MAE (LENNON) MCNAMARA (1885 - 9 FEB 1970)

 

MARY (MCCARTHY) MCNAMARA (14 OCT 1846 - 26 MAY 1906)

 

MCNAMARA---A sad and heavy loss was felt in Gladwin county last Saturday, May 26th, at the death of Mrs. Mary McNamara of Grout township, wife of Michael McNamara. Her cheerful, happy, motherly disposition her a very wide circle of friends. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland, Oct. 14, 1846, where at the age of five her mother was drowned while rescuing her little brother. With her father, little sister and three brothers, she removed to Canada, thence at the age of 18 to Saginaw, Mich., where she was married in 1877, and immediately came to Grout and with her family resided upon the Merrill (now Price) farm for seven years, after which they purchased and moved to the farm one mile north, at which she departed this life.

   She leaves a husband and three sons, Florrie, a bookkeeper of Deward, Charles, a pharmacist of Evart, Frank, our township clerk at home, and Abbie, a teacher of Jennings, Mich., all of whom were with her when she died. A brother, Dennis McCarthy of Birch Run, Mich., and a cousin from Mt. Pleasant, arrived too late to receive her last goodby.

   A true, faithful loved and loving wife, mother, sister, neighbor and friend. To know her was to love her, none feeling they could half repay her kindness. She was ailing but one week with Illeo-colitis, with Drs. Suylandt and McClurg of Bay City attending. She was buried at Gladwin, from the Sacred Heart church, Father Racette conducting the funeral services. Gladwin County Record dated 05-31/1906 Column - 3 Page - 5

 

MICHAEL MCNAMARA (1845 - 1927)

 

ELIZABETH (WRIGHT) "BESSIE" MCNEES (18 JAN 1893 - 26 MAY 1979)

 

Elizabeth (Bessie) McNees, 86, of 545 North Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Saturday, May 26, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Selkirk, Scotland, on January 18, 1893, she came to Gladwin County in the early 1920's. She was employed by Huber's Restaurant for 20 years until retiring in 1965. Mrs. McNees was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

   She was married to Lawrence McNees in September 1927, in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1944. Surviving is one son, Thomas McNees of Alamogordo, N.M.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/1979 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

LAWRENCE E. MCNEES (6 APRIL 1876 - 25 FEB 1944)

 

LAWRENCE MCNEES DIES SUDDENLY

 

   A heart attack Friday at 9 a.m. was fatal to Lawrence E. McNees, 67, well-known Gladwn resident and head of the lumber and building supply department at the Wolohan elevator here. Mr. McNees had gone to work as usual at the Elevator Friday morning. While out on a business errand he was suddenly taken with a heart attack in front of the Oil Well Supply Company building, north of the Elevator. He was rushed to the Gladwin Hospital by Don Baker, of the Sun Oil Company, and William Hall, of Baumgardner's Coal Yard, who nearby at the time. He died on the way to the Hospital.

   Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Eric J. Whitting, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery.

   Son of Thomas McNees and Susan Greer, Lawrence McNees was born in Bruin, Pennslyvania, on April 6, 1876. As a young man he came to Gladwin county and had been a resident of this vicinity for 45 years. He settled first on a farm in Gladwin township near Riley hill. Later he moved to Gladwin. He was employed in the building trade here and worked on the construction of the two elevators which were later operated by Charles Wolohan, Inc. In recent years he has been employed by the Wolohan company.

   On September 6, 1927, Mr. McNees was married to Miss Bessie Wight, of Gladwin, who with a sister, Mrs. Minnie Henderson, of Gladwin, are the sole survivors. Gladwin County Record dated 03-01/1944 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

THOMAS A. MCNEES (1 OCT 1929 - 18 JAN 1986)

 

Thomas McNees, 56, of Alamogordo, N.M., died suddenly Saturday, Jan 18, in Holoman Air Force Base Hospital. Born in Gladwin Oct. 1, 1929, he graduated from Gladwin High School and Michigan State University. He had lived in New Mexico 13 years where he was a Civil Service Surveyor. Mr. McNees served in the armed forces during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are 2 cousins in England. A memorial service will be held today, Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Father Thomas Spitler officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-29/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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BEATRICE B. MCQUARTER (1891 - MARCH 1968)

 

JAMES MCQUARTER (1890 - 1955)

 

JEANETTE B. MEEKS (1893 – 10 MARCH 1984)

 

JOSEPH VANDERSLICE MEEKS (1894 – 6 JUNE 1971)

 

EMILIE MEISTER (1902 – 9 MARCH 1976)

 

WALTER H. MEISTER (27 JULY 1919 – 5 JUNE 2006)

 

Walter H. Meister, age 86, of Gladwin passed away Monday, June 5 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Walt was born July 27, 1919 in Gladwin to the late Julius and Theophilia (Redman) Meister. He married the former Florence Rumminger on June 24, 1944 in Detroit. Walt worked as an electrician for Milt Alward and was co-owner of Cashway Plumbing. He lived in Gladwin all his life and for years was an active member of the Gladwin Lions Club and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Surviving are his wife, Florence; two sons, James (Diana) Meister of Morristown, Tennessee, and Ronald (Ellen) Meisterof Sault Ste. Marie; one daughter, Janet (Edward) Landskroener of Sanford;eight grandchildren, four Great-grandchildren; one brother, Herbert (Lillian) Meister of Plymouth; and one sister, Clara (Ed) Betke of St. Clair Shores. He was predeceased by his brother, Clarence, one granddaughter and one grandson.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday June 7 at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Rev. William Winters will officiated and burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church.

 

WALTER M. MENZEL (17 JULY 1878 - 22 FEB 1972)

 

Walter M. Menzel, 93, of Secord Township, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Midland Hospital. A farmer and blacksmith he had lived in Gladwin County since 1915. Mr. Menzel was born in Germany on July 17, 1878. He and the former Pauline Schneider were married in Germany on December 26, 1904. The couple came to the United States in 1911. His wife preceded him in death on December 22, 1970. Mr. Menzel was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

   Surviving are one son, Fred, of Midland; one sister, Mrs. Christel Schultz of Southfield; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 2 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ernst Mueller officiating. Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-23/1972 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

LEONARD J. MERRICK (23 FEB 1923 - 14 JULY 1972)

 

Leonard J. (L.J.) Merrick, 49, of Gladwin, died suddenly at his home at 220 Grout Street Friday, July 14. A  life-time resident of Gladwin, he was born here February 23, 1923, the son of the late Leonard J. Merrick and Thelma Merrick. Following service in World War II, he went to work at Dow Chemical Company in Midland and was a die conditioner at the time of his death. Mr. Merrick and the former Marjorie Conjonte, of Rogers City, were married February 15, 1947, at Rogers City.

   Survivors are his wife, Marjorie; his mother, Mrs. Thelma Kaiser of Gladwin; three daughters, Mrs. Cynthia DeGo of Newberry, Mrs. Candace Hetherington of Gladwin, and Miss Connie Merrick of Ann Arbor; two sons, James Lee and Brian, both at home; and a sister, Mrs. Ivan Lawyer of Florida.

   Services were held Monday at 11;00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Fr. Edward Trombley officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-19/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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ARTHUR H. MERRITT (4 MARCH 1899 - 11 MARCH 1959)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO ARTHUR MERRITT

 

   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Arthur H. Merritt, 60, of Wiggins Lake. He died at Veteran's Hospital, Saginaw, Wednesday following an illness of one year. The Rev. Henry C. Hall officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Merritt was born March 4, 1899 in Jackson. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the 125th Infantry. He had been a Gladwin County resident for 38 years operating a lake resort.

   He is survived by his wife, Alice; a son, Arthur H. Jr., of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. O.W. Youngs, of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Wiedman, of Owosso; and a brother John, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-18/1959 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

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MARTIN MICHAEL (1879 - 1947)

 

JOHN T. MIDDLETON  (2 APRIL 1840 - 14 FEB 1923)

 

John T. Middleton died Fef 14, 1923, of bronchitis at his home in Sage township after several days illness. He was born April 2, 1840, in Indiana and was aged 82 years, 10 months and 12 days. He enlisted at Indianapolis Nov. 29, 1861, in Company C. 47th regiment Indiana infantry volunteers. At the close of the war he came to Michigan. Here he married Miss Sarah Ann Eldridge, who preceded him to the great beyond. Later he married Miss Emma Reinhardt who survives him, with two children by his first marriage, Mrs. Ernest Gower of Sage township and Joseph H. Middleton of Billings township, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

   Mr. Middleton believed in what he called the "Old Time Religion." He was a very kind, patient and simple man, patriotic to his country and fraternal to his fellow men. Uncle John, as he was called will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. F. Burkey, Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-22/1923 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

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SARAH ANN (ELDRIDGE) MIDDLETON (1843 - 18 DEC 1862)

 

AUGUSTA MIELKE (1882 - MARCH 1969)

 

CARL MIELKE (1873 - APRIL 1971)

 

ROBERT MIELKE (17 JULY 1879 - 11 DEC 1945)

 

ROBERT MIELKE DIES AT MOTHER'S HOME

 

   Robert Mielke, 66, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Annie Mielke, in Gladwin, on Tuesday, December 11, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held on Friday from the Reigle Funeral Home with burial in Highland cemetery. Rev. John Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church officiated. Mr. Mielke was born in Russia, on July 17, 1879, and made his home in Bloomington, Illinois until 28 years ago, when he came to Gladwin, where he worked at the carpenter trade. He was married to Teresa Yeager, in 1904, in Bloomington, Illinois.

   Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Annie Mielke, of Gladwin; his wife, Teresa, of Chicago; three sons, William, Robert and Walter; three daughters, Annie, Olga and Teresa, all of Chicago; two brothers, William of Florida and Frank, of Glenton, Illinois. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1945 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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IVAN JOSEPH MIKATICH (1889 – 8 DEC 1967)

 

FRANK MIKE (4 APRIL 1846 - 9 AUG 1922)

 

JULIA MIKE (4 JUNE 1857 – 1 SEP 1940)

 

CHARLES MIKLOS (1886 – 4 NOV 1957)

 

HELEN MIKLOS (1895 – 2 MAR 1987)

 

BELLE (WALKER) MILBRATH (1903 - JULY 1931)

 

JAMES A. MILES (1844 - 31 AUG 1926)

 

The body of James A. Miles was brought to Gladwin Tuesday afternoon, August 31, from Millersburg, and the burial services were conducted at dusk by Rev. Stanley Thayer at Highland cemetery.

   Mr. Miles was 82 years old April 12, and resided some 25 years ago five miles south of Gladwin. Since leaving Gladwin he has lived in many places and at the time of his death was living at Millersburg. He was a civil war veteran and up to the time of his death he was a member of the Gladwin G.A.R. post.

   The body was accompanied by a son and two daughters, the son's wife and the daughters's husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jones, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lytle, a niece, Mrs. Lewis Remley and her daughter Mabel, all of Millersburg. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1926 Column - 5 Page - 12

 

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MRS. JAMES A. MILES (? - 5 JUNE 1884)

 

BERNICE (WOODWARD) MILLARD (1892 - 1980)

 

LOVICA JOSEPHINE (SERSAW) MILLARD (1876 – 5 AUG 1939)

 

WILLIAM JESSE MILLARD (1869 – 24 JUNE 1928)

 

ANDREW HUGH MILLEA (20 JULY 1865/66? - 28 MARCH 1942)

 

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR ANDREW MILLEA

 

   Funeral services were held for Andrew Hugh Millea at the Sacred Heart church in Gladwin on Tuesday, March 31st at 10 a.m., with Fr. K. E. McGinn officiating. Andrew Millea was born in New York State, July 20, 1865, and died at the Gladwin hospital March 28th. He has been a resident of Michigan for the past 16 years. A daughter, Mrs. Hoag of Grout township survives him. Gladwin County Record datd 04-01/1942 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

DEAN PERRY MILLER (15 JAN 1925 - 25 MAY 1998)

 

DORIS L. MILLER (24 DEC 1929 - 6 SEP 1993)

 

EDNA E. (MARTENS) MILLER (30 JULY 1914 - 31 JAN 1982)

 

Mrs. Edna E. Miller, 67, of 720 Stickel Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Bay City on July 30, 1914, she graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1933 and came to Gladwin County in 1939. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid and sang in the church choir about 35 years. The former Edna Martens, she was married to Floyd Miller May 27, 1939, in Bay City.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Don (Lynne) Hetherington of San Jose, Calif. and Mrs. Terry (Eileen) Brokoff of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Roy Martens of Frankenmuth and Edwin Martens of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Florine Sugden of Bay City; and 4 grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1982 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

ERIC MILLER (1908 – 2 FEB 1995)

 

FRANCES MILDRED MILLER (1911 – 24 JULY 1963)

 

HELEN (ORDIWAY) MILLER (1917 - 2003)

 

JIMMIE MILLER (31 JULY 1878 - 14 AUG 1901)

 

MARGARET MILLER (1913 - 1995)

 

MARY MILLER (6 MARCH 1851 - 10 JUNE 1912)

 

RAY W. MILLER (1916 - 1991)

 

WALTER MILLER (23 JAN 1848 - 5 JUNE 1916)

 

DEATH OF WALTER MILLER

 

   Walter Miller, an old resident died June 5, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Byard Garbet, in Sage township. having been in poor health for several years. He was born in Scotland, Jan. 23, 1849, and has been a resident of Gladwin over 30 years. He lived on a farm in Sage township and for a number of years has been running the iron foundry on the north side of town when he was not in Ann Arbor for treament. Services were held June 7. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-08/1916 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

CIVIL WAR

 

WILLIAM E. MILLER (30 JUNE 1924 - 10 DEC 1948)

 

RITES HELD FOR BLAST VICTIM

 

WILLIAM MILLER LOSES LIFE IN OIL FIELD ACCIDENT

 

   Funeral rites were held on Monday, December 12, for William E. Miller, 24, of Hamilton township, who was instantly killed on Friday while at work in the oil fields near Pentwater. Services were from the Reigle Funeral Home, with the Rev. S. R. Wurtz officiating and burial in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Miller was welding a leak in an oil heater, used in the oil field to separate oil from salt water, when a spark is thought to have ignited gas, causing an explosion. He was born on June 30, 1924, in Lansing and came to Hamilton township with his parents when he was two years old. On July 3, 1948, he was married to Miss Virginia Chatterton in Gladwin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II.

   Surviving are his wife, Virginia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Miller, Clare county; six brothers, Alvin, Richard, Larry, George, Paul and Ervin, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Mildred Quinn of Gladwin, Mrs. Dorothy Eubank of Grand Rapids, Shirley, Elizabeth and Carol Ann, at home; also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, of Harrison. One brother, James, preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record dated 12-15/1948 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

CLARENCE R. MILLIGAN, SR (24 SEP 1899 - 22 SEP 1965)

 

CLARENCE MILLAGAN DIES WEDNESDAY

 

   Funeral arrangements for Clarence Milligan, Sage Township farmer, who died this morning (Wednesday) in St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, have not been completed. Mr. Milligan is at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1965 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO CLARENCE MILLIGAN

 

   Rites were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Clarence R. Milligan, 65, of Sage Township, who died last Wednesday morning in St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, following an illness of 10 days. Mr. Milligan was born in Sage Township on Sept. 24, 1899. He was a farmer. Surviving are three sons, Clarence Jr., at home, Lawrence Holcomb, Maple Rapids, and Donald Stambaugh, of Tacoma, Wash.; three daughters, Lois Milligan, at home, Mrs. Karen Thompson, Farwell, and Mrs. Leona WanBuskirk, of Marion; and two sisters, Mrs. Howard Gedney and Mrs. Leon Wagar, both of Gladwin. The Rev. Henry Hall officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1965 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

ALVIRA (CUDNEY) MILLS (12 OCT 1842 - 19 OCT 1915)

 

   MILLS---Mrs. Alvira Cudney Mills was born near Sparta, Ontario, Oct. 12, 1842, and died Oct. 19 at her residence after a year's continued illness. She was married to Deram Mills, Oct. 25, 1860. They have lived in Michigan about 50 years, locating first at St. Clair, and about 25 years later in Gladwin.

   She is survived by her husband, Deram Mills, her son, John Mills of Atlanta, her daughter, Mrs. Cora W. Smith, and two grandsons, Leland Mills and Gordon Smith. Services were conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal church Friday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. E. B. Jermin of Bay City, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-28/1915 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

BERTHA E. (HAINES) MILLS (JULY 1884 - 1975)

 

JOHN E. MILLS (20 DEC 1879 – 27 FEB 1957)

 

Obituary of John E, Mills from the Gladwin County Record, February 27, 1957; Page 1, Column 4

 

Illness Fatal to John E. Mills

 

     John E. Mills, 78, well-known Grout Township farmer, died at his home early Wednesday morning after an illness of a year.  Born in Sanilac County on December 20, 1879, the son of Elizabeth and Isaac Mills, he had lived in Gladwin County for the past 67 years.  On March 24, 1909, he was married to the former Miss Bertha Haines.
     Surviving are his wife, Bertha; three daughters, Mrs. Zella Wright of Lansing, Mrs. Clara Sager of Battle Creek and Miss Helen Mills of Lansing; two sons, Charles E. and Francis J. of Gladwin; two brothers, Charles of Detroit and James of Douglas; five sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Gifford of California, Mrs. Mary Harris of Atlanta, Michigan, Mrs. Annie Hutchison, Mrs. Jennie Schoolcraft of Onaway and Mrs. Mattie Matheny of Oregon.
     Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating.  Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church one hour before the services.

 

BASIL OWEN MITCHELL (19 JUNE 1896 - 20 DEC 1969)

 

RITES TODAY FOR BASIL MITCHELL

 

   Basil O. Mitchell, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 20, at his home in Hamilton Township, following a short illness. A farmer, he had spent almost his entire lifetime in Clare County. He was born June 19, 1896, in Canada, and was not married. Mr. Mitchell is survived by a sister-in-law, James McGuire, both of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday, today, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Fr. Edward Trombley officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1969 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

FLORENCE L. (WISNER) MITCHELL (1912 - 2000)

 

HAROLD A. MITCHELL (4 OCT 1912 - 8 JAN 1965)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR HAROLD MITCHELL

 

   Harold A. Mitchell, 52, of Gaylord, and formerly of Gladwin, died at Otsego Memorial Hospital Friday after a short illness. Born in Beaverton on Oct. 4, 1912, he had been an employee of Wolohan and Wicks Companies for 21 years. He moved to Gaylord with Wicks when it left Gladwin a few years ago. Mr. Mitchell was married to the former Florence Wisner on Nov. 1, 1941, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Betty Eaton, Beaverton, Mrs. Barbara Fackler, Gaylord, Mrs. Dorothy Handrinos, Warren, Mrs. Ruth Ann Watson, Gladwin, and Mrs. Mary Lou Finn, Bay City; two sons, Harry, of Farmington, and Jerry, of Gaylord; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell Sr. of Beaverton; two brothers, Harry Jr. and Wallace, both of Beaverton; and two sisters, Mrs. Marion Ross, Beaverton, and Mrs. Murial Anderson, of North Carolina; and 13 grandchildren.

   Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Hall officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-13/1965 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

JAMES MITCHELL (31 JULY 1856 - 12 SEP 1937)

 

JAMES MITCHELL DIES IN HAMILTON TOWNSHIP

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, September 14, for James Mitchell, at the Sacred Heart church conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Born July 31, 1856, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he married Julia O'Connor in 1886 who died June 5, 1925. He died September 12, 1937 at the home of his daughter. Mrs. James McGuire, in Hamilton township, Clare county. He had been in failing health for several months, but was ill in bed only a few days before his death.

   Besides his wife, two daughters have died. Mrs. Joseph Shea on April 19, 1928 and Joanna, in infancy. Surviving him are one daughter and two sons, Mrs. James McGuire, Anselm and Basil Mitchell, all of Hamilton township, Clare county; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Hayes and one brother, Thomas Mitchell, both of Mackinaw; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1937 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

JAMES ANSELON MITCHELL (1888 – 6 APR 1946)

 

MI FIREMAN 2 CL US NAVY

 

JULIA A. "TERESA" (O'CONNER) MITCHELL (16 JUNE 1856 - 5 JUNE 1925)

 

Julia Teresa, wife of James Mitchell, died at their home in Hamilton township, Clare county, June 5, 1925, aged 68 years, 11 months and 19 days, after a brief illness, although having been in poor health a number of years. Julia Teresa O'Conner was born in Ontario, June 16, 1856, and was married to James Mitchell Jan. 23, 1884. They came to Hamilton township, Clare county, in 1902, where they have since resided. She is survived by her husband and four children as follows: Anselm Mitchell, Mrs. James McGuire and Mrs. Joe Shea, all of Hamilton township, and Basil Mitchell of Detroit.

  Mrs. Mitchell was baptized in the Catholic church in infancy, had always lived a consistent Christian life and was a devoted member of the church. She was a member of the Altar society of the church, and her aim in life was to do for others, always thinking of herself last. She did her part in the church and for unbuilding the home, and improved the opportunities that came her way for the uplift of humanity. Her prayer was that she might have a peaceful and happy death, which was granted her, and she passed to her eternal reward to receive the blessing of those who have lived an earnest Christian life. Her husband has lost a faithful wife, the children a kind and loving mother, and the community a friend whom they will miss.

   Funeral services were held at the Church of Sacred Heart, Gladwin, Monday, June 8, at 9 o'clock, and burial took place in Highland cemetery, the services being in charge of Rev. Charles Van Colen. Among those in attendance at the funeral were the following relatives from  a distance:

   John Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kerber and Mrs. Edward Putnam; all of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Will Ryan, Mrs. John Ryan, Mrs. John Hayes and son George, all of Mackinaw City; Mr. and Mrs. Will Buckley of Saginaw; Mrs. Annie Mitchell of Harrison: and the following friends: Mrs. John Quinn, Mrs. Mike Fanning, Miss Helen Fanning and Mrs. Mike Casey of Harrison. Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4

 

MARIE C. MITCHELL (27 AUG 1937 - 15 NOV 1951)

 

SARAH A. MITCHELL (13 NOV 1893 - 12 APRIL 1989)

 

EDITH M. MOGOLIS (1898 – 28 MARCH 1991)

 

FRANK R. MOGOLIS (1900 – 9 FEB 1992)

 

ANNA LEWIS MONROE (? - FEB 1938)

 

ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY (1861 – 26 DEC 1931)

 

CHARLES MONTGOMERY (1862 – 23 SEP 1938)

 

JAMES B. MONTGOMERY (1840 - APRIL 1927)

 

ELNORA (STAHL) MONTELIUS (? – 23 SEP 1980)

 

JOHN T. MONTELIUS (6 OCT 1902 - 2 MAY 1983)

 

John T. Montelius, 80, of 300 W. Highwood Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, May 2, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Branford, Conn., on October 6, 1902, he came to Gladwin County 18 years ago from Saginaw. He retired from the Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw, after 42 years. Mr. Montelius was a member of Pioneer Masonic Lodge 79 in Saginaw, the Bay City Consistory of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites, the Elf Khurafeh Temple in Saginaw, the Frontier Shrine Club of Gladwin and the Pattern Makers League of North America. He was a lifelong member of Tabor Lutheran Church in Branford.

   Mr. Montelius and the former Elnora Stahl were married August 17, 1925, in Buckeye Township. She preceded him in death September 23, 1980. Surviving are one step-son, Earl Wall of St. Charles; and 3 brothers, Carl and Emil of Branford and Axel of Wast Haven, Conn. Two brothers, Mauritz and Oscar preceded him in death. Services are incomplete, but will be held at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1983 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

CLARA ELSIE (ZIMMER) STEELE - MOOMAW (8 APRIL 1906 - 21 MARCH 1998)

 

LUTHER D. MOOMAW, SR (28 SEP 1900 - 24 OCT 1999)

Luther D. Moomaw Sr., , 99, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Oct. 24, at Hillside Acres Nursing Home in WIllard, Ohio after a long illness. Born Sept. 28, 1900 in Orkney Springs, Va., he lived in Gladwin County since 1965 and previously lived in Attica, Ohio. Luther married Clara (Zimmer) Oct. 1, 1955 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was previously married to Pearl M. (Bogart), who preceded him in death in 1980. He was a track man for the B.O. Railroad in Willard, Ohio, retiring in 1965 after 47 years.

Surviving are one daughter, Eunice and husband Donald Heisler of Brooksville, Fla.; one son, Luther Jr. and wife Darlene of Willard, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Armeda Cameron of Gladwin, Susan and husband William Kroll of Beaverton, and Lucille and husband Woodward Windover of Midland; one stepdaughter-in-law, Rose Steele of Beaverton; one stepson, Floyd and wife Doris Steele of Midland; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Margaret Moomaw of Attica, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dolores Ayres in 1980; a granddaughter, Clara Lynn Heisler; a son-in-law, Weldon Ayres in 1980; three brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

PAUL DENT MOON (5 MAR 1906 – 3 OCT 1978)

From the Gladwin County Record --- October 4, 1978

PAUL MOON, RECORD PUBLISHERDIES

Paul D. Moon, 72, semi-retired editor and co-publisher of The Gladwin County Record, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Lapeer County on March 5, 1906, he came to Gladwin County in 1937, as production foreman of The Gladwin County Record. Mr. Moon began his newspapering career in the late 1920's on The Lapeer County Press. In 1945, he became editor of The Record and publisher in 1946.

Active in community and county affairs, he served on the board of directors of the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce for several years and was secretary of the organization 15 years. He was a member of the committee that rewrote the Gladwin City Charter that was approved in 1959; a member of the Gladwin Rotary Club since 1945 and president in 1963-64; active in the promotion of the annual Beef Sale and Banquet; a member of the Gladwin Beaverton Bowling Association since its inception years ago; worked with the Boy Scouts and with the County Fair committee. Mr. Moon was also one of the organizers and a charter member of the Gladwin County Sportsman's Club and worked on the fund raising campaign for the new Gladwin Area Hospital. In 1976, he was honored as Gladwin County Man of The Year. He was married to the former Velma L. Reavely on June 20, 1931, in Lapeer.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Roger of Gladwin and Wayne of Denver, Colo.; and 5 grandchildren. A brother, George, preceded him in death in 1975. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. TheRev. Donald Bates will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Gladwin Area Hospital Auxiliary or the Michigan Heart Association.

VELMA L. (REAVELY) MOON (23 JAN 1909 – 20 MAY 1985)

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 22, 1985

VELMA MOON

Velma L. Moon, 76,of 240 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Monday, May 20, in the Midland Hospital Center, following a short illness. Born in Lapeer Jan. 23, 1909, she came to Gladwin County in 1937. She was treasurer of The Gladwin County Record Inc.,a member of the Gladwin Hospital Auxiliary and active in bowling and golfingleagues. She was a former member of the Gladwin Literary Club. The former Velma Reavely, she was married to Paul D. Moon June 20, 1931, in Lapeer. He preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1973.

Surviving are 2 sons, Roger of Gladwin and Wayne of Oakland, Calif.; one sister, Emma Hilliker of Pontiac; and 5 grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Jensen will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

CATHERINE (AVERY) MOORE (1 NOV 1830 – 20 FEB 1928)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- February 23, 1928

MRS. CATHERINE MOORE

Mrs. Thomas G. Campbell received word Tuesday morning of the death of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Moore, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Franklin Knopf, in Hillyard, Wash., Monday morning, Feb. 20. The body is expected to arrive in Gladwin Friday afternoon accompanied by Mrs. Knopf and Mrs. Robert Wright. Services will be held at the Campbell home.

From the Gladwin County Record --- March 1, 1928

MRS. CATHERINE AVERY MOORE

Mrs. Catherine Avery Moore,a pioneerresident of Gladwin, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 20, 1928, at 1:30 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Franklin Knopp, at Spokane, Wash., in her 98th year. Mrs. Moore had been in good health until taken with influenza aboutsix weeks before her death, butowing to her advanced age and heart trouble she was unable to recover from the effects of the disease.

Catherine Avery was born Nov. 7, 1830, in Oxford county, Ontario, where she spent her girlhood and was married to Robert Moore, who preceded her in death some years ago. They came to Gladwin in the '80s, with their family, and cleared a large farm on land just north of the McClure farm.

About 25 years ago she went West with her daughters, Mrs. Knopp and Mrs. Wright, and homesteaded at Laclede, Idaho, at the age of 72. Following residence on their home-steads Mrs. Moore and daughter, Mrs. Knopp, resided at Hillyard, Wash., now a part of Spokane. There Mrs. Moore became known as the "Grand Old Lady" of Seattle, and was active ingood health up to the time of her death. The Record republished an article from "The Spokane Woman," a year ago, it will be remembered, in which high credit was given to her for many accomplishments.

The body arrived in Gladwin on the train Friday evening accompanied by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Knopp and was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. G. Campbell, where services were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Herbert A. Wilson and the body was laid to rest beside her husband in Highland cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, George T. Moore of Tacoma, Wash.; James R. Moore of Ayr, Ont.; and Alanson A. Moore of Detroit; five daughter's, Mrs. Adelaide Marin of Crookston, Minn.; Mrs. Robert Wright and Mrs. Franklin Knopp of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. M. E. Raymond of Valsetz, Oregon; and Mrs. T. G. Campbell of Gladwin, and one brother at Croswel.

Relatives from out of town who came to attend the funeral were James R. Moore, of Ayr, Ont.; Alanson A. Moore and son Harold; and Walter Campbell of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Birdsall and daughter Nina of Davison, Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Topham of Saginaw, and Mrs. Margaret Davenport of Fergus Falls, Minn.; Mrs. Robert Wright and Mrs. Franklin Knopp of Spokane, Wash.

 

DAVID O. MOORE (? - ?)

 

FLORENCE M. (STEWART) MOORE (19 SEP 1924 - 15 JAN 2004)

Florence M. Moore, Florence M. Moore, age 79, of Gladwin passed away Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 19, 1924 in Fedora, South Dakota to Rush and Emma Winsel Stewart. Florence married James Moore, Sept. 18, 1945 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jim passed away Oct. 4, 1993. Florence was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Magdaline Ladies Circle. She worked for Zettel’s Drug Store for 25 years and then at the Prescription Shoppe for 10 years.

Surviving her are her two sons, Robert (Jane) Moore of Essexville and Michael (Judy) Moore of Gladwin; two daughters, Peggy (Lyn) Clark of Gladwin and Carol Wykoff of Tucson, Arizona; ten grandchildren; seven Great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Stewart of Artesian, South Dakota and Robert Stewart of Custer, South Dakota; and two sisters, Alice McCarthy of Spearfish, South Dakota and Mable Giese of Jackson, Minnesota. Two brothers and one sister predeceased her. Services were held on Monday, Jan. 19 at the Sisson Funeral Home. Rev. Lynn Chappell officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church or the Charity of Ones Choice.

 

JAMES D. MOORE (28 APRIL 1918 - 4 OCT 1993)

 

KATIE MOORE? (1872 - JULY 1887)

 

M. J. MOORE (ABT. 1862 - 10 NOV 1886)

 

RHODA (CONNER) MOORE (ABT. 1859 - 23 MAY 1907)

 

   MOORE---At her home near Dover, May 23, occurred the death of Mrs. Rhoda Moore at the age of 48. Funeral services were held from the home in charge of Rev. Mr. Momt. Interment was in Highland cemetery, Gladwin city. Rhoda Conner was a native of Ontario, but for a number of years resided in Clare county. She was the mother of eight children of whom these six survive. Orin, Miss Abbie Grover, and Walter Reynolds and Nina Fouch at home and Mrs. Melvin Hartgrove of Mt. Pleasant. Besides she leaves an aged father, Isaac Conner, in Gladwin county and two brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss. Gladwin County Record dated 06-06/1907 Column - 3 Page - 4

 

ROBERT JAMES MOORE (15 MAR 1827 – 10 OCT 1899)

 

From the Gladwin County Record dated October 13, 1899

DEATH OF ROBERT J. MOORE

Robert J. Moore, an old and highly esteemed resident, died Tuesday at his residence in this city. Funeral services were held yesterday from his residence in this city, and the remains were interred in Highland cemetery. Mr. Moorewas 72 years of age, and had resided in this county since 1879. By request extended notice is deferred until next week.

ROBERT J. MOORE

Robert J.Moore was born March 15, 1826, at St. Johns, N. B., and died October 10, 1899, in Gladwin. He moved to Oxford county, Ont., when 17 years old, and was married at Ingersoll, Ont., in 1850, to Catherine Avery, and 11 children were born to them, of whom nine are living, viz.; Mrs. Adelaide Marrin, of Crookston, Minn., George Moore, of Cadillac, James R. and Mrs. David B. Wright, of Gladwin, Alanson A., of Detroit, Mrs. T. G. Campbell, Miss Ella Moore and Mrs. M. E. Raymond. Mrs. Moore also survives him.

Mr. Moore was a member of the Espicopalchurch. He was of Scotch descent. He was a gentleman with the highest sense of honor, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his many acquintances. Five years ago he was stricken with paralysis, and he had not since been in good health.

Funeral services on the 19th were largely attended. As a token of esteem the board of supervisors, of which he had beena member, attended in a body. The remains were interred in Highland cemetery.

 

SALLY L. MOORE (1944 – 16 JUNE 1996)

 

CAL H. MORGAN (1897 - MAY 1969) 

 

CORRENE E. MORGAN (1898 – 26 JAN 1987)

 

FRANK A. MORGAN (15 JULY 1924 - 21 APRIL 2003)

 

   Frank A. Morgan , 78, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, April 21, 2003, after a long illness. He was born in Yawkey, WV on July 15, 1924, to the late Cal H. and Corrine E. (Harless) Morgan. He moved to Gladwin in 1937 and married Mary Leone Cuddie in Gladwin on Sept. 25, 1942. He worked for Dow Chemical for many years and sang in the Dow Male Choir. He had a special love for music, and there were many special evenings enjoyed by his family listening to him sing and play his guitar. Frank was a veteran of World War II and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gladwin.

   He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Leone; three sons, Lynn and Linda Morgan, Cal and Linda Morgan and Bill and Kim Morgan, all of Gladwin; one daughter, Carole M. Woods of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil and Ann Morgan of Mt. Pleasant and Bob and Carol Morgan of WV; three sisters, Mary Yost of Howard City, Pat Foco of Linden, and Selena O’Laughlin of Crump. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeffrey Woods, in 1999; a son-in-law, Ronald E. Woods; his parents; one brother; and three sisters.

   Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Marble presiding and burial in Highland Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., and will be held again on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Sisson Funeral Home.

The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to Mid-Michigan Hospice for all of its help and requests that memorials be given to Mid-Michigan Hospice or the Magdaline Circle of the United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home.Gladwin County Record dated 04-23/2003 Column - 4 Page - 2  

 

GEORGE LEWIS MORGAN (29 DEC 1910- 11 FEB 1911)

 

MORGAN

 

   George Lewis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Morgan, died Feb. 11, at their home on Silver Leaf, aged 1 month and 13 days. Services were held at the family residence at 10 a.m. Feb. 13, Rev. A. E. Potbury of the F. M. church officiating followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1911 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

JOHN B. MORGAN (1 APRIL 1839 - 5 JAN 1914)

 

CALLED SUDDENLY

 

JOHN B. MORGAN, RECEIVES SUMMONS ON STREET MONDAY MORNING

 

   John B. Morgan died suddenly Monday morning while hauling pipe for a well. He stopped his horse near the Graham house and got off to arrange the pipe when he dropped dead. He was age 74 years, 9 months and 4 days. Mr. Morgan had lived in Gladwin many years, and was a quiet and industrious citizen, who had the respect of all. He served in the army and was a G.A.R. man. He leaves two sons and one daughter. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1914 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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LEONA (CUDDIE) MORGAN (22 NOV 1923 - 27 JUNE 2003)

 

Leone Morgan, 79, of Gladwin, died suddenly Friday, June 27, 2003, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin and was born Nov. 22, 1923, to the late Herman J. and Mary Elizabeth (McGregor) Cuddie. Leone was married Sept. 25, 1942, to Frank A. Morgan, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2003. They had been happily married for 60 years.

 

Leone was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin and a member of the Magdalene Circle which she enjoyed so much. Leone was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always put her family first.

 

She is survived by three sons, Lynn and Linda Morgan, Cal and Linda Morgan and Bill and Kim Morgan, all of Gladwin; one daughter, Carole M. Woods of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and one brother, Don and Betty Cuddie of Gladwin.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Morgan; her grandson, Jeffrey Woods; a son-in-law, Ronald E. Woods; her parents; three brothers, Elmor, Mac and Wayne; and three sisters, Ione, Iris and Velma.

 

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 30, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church with pastor Lynn Chappelle presiding and burial in Highland Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be given to the Magdalene Circle of the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home.

 

CHARLES JEROME MORTON (13 JULY 1916 - 20 AUG 1968)

 

RITES HELD FOR CHARLES MORTON

 

   Charles (Bud) Jerome Morton, 52, of Wooden Shoe Village, died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 20, at his home. Born in Detroit on July 13, 1916, he was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Morton is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jennie Morton of Phoniex, Ariz.; and three sisters, Mrs. Grace Boyer, Phoenix, Mrs. Ethel VanKleech of Sunnyslope, Ariz., and Mrs. Thelma McLaughlin of Riverside, Calif.

   Rites were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Parker officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-28/1968 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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BERNIECE LAVERN MOST (OCT 1894 – 13 AUG 1978)

 

FREDERICK LEWIS MOST, SR (1889 – 28 OCT 1961)

 

CHARLES DUANE MUMA (10 OCT 1918 - 5 FEB 1998)

 

BESSIE MURLEY (? - 31 MARCH 1914)

 

MURLEY

 

   Bessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Murley, died at a hospital in Detroit, where she was being treated for throat troubles, March 1, aged four years. The body was brought to Gladwin Thursday, arriving on the night train. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. J. W. Hayward at the M. E. church. Interment Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/1914 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

JANE MURPHY (4 JULY 1854 - 23 FEB 1945)

 

JOHN MURPHY (18 APRIL 1852 - 18 JUNE 1903)

 

JOHN NICHOLAS MUSHONG (10 AUG 1896 - 19 JULY 1919)

 

MARTHA JANE (BUSHA) MUSHONG (? - ?)

 

DUANE ALMOND MYERS (1915 – 8 APRIL 1915)

 

FLOYD E. MYERS (1887 – 12 MARCH 1949)

 

GRACE MYERS? (1879 - 1909)

 

SYLVIA (KIRK) MYERS (28 AUG 1885 - 15 JULY 1981)

 

Mrs. Sylvia Kirk Myers, 95, of 220 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, July 15, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. Born in McConnelville, Ohio, on August 28, 1885, she came to Gladwin County in 1886 and spent her lifetime here. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Ladies Guild. Mrs. Myers also served one term as Gladwin County Sheriff in 1927-28. In 1975 she wrote about her recollections of the early days in Gladwin and they were published in The Record in 1980. The former Sylvia Kirk, she was married to Dr. Floyd E. Myers, well known county veterinarian, on October 22, 1914, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1949.

   Surviving are one son, Ralph of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Lorain Mitton of Birmingham; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Father Robert Henley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or the Gladwin Hospital Auxiliary. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

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EMIL L. NAGEL (9 SEP 1897 - 28 DEC 1974)

 

Emil L. Nagel, 76, died Saturday, December 28, at his farm home on M-18, north of Beaverton, after a short illness. Born in New York City, September 9, 1897, he came to Gladwin County in 1899 when he was 2 years old. He was a lifetime farmer. Mr. Nagel was never married and is survived by a sister, Miss Henrietta Nagel of Beaverton. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.

   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Rosary rites were Sunday evening. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-02/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2  

 

JOSEPHINE NAGEL (1863 – 26 JAN 1943)

 

MAX NAGEL (12 JULY 1895 - 10 OCT 1918)

 

MAX NAGEL---Private Max Nagel died at Camp Custer Oct. 10 of Spanish influenza, followed by pneumonia. Corporal Coon of Co. F. Oct. 12, and taken to his home near Beaverton. Services were held at the home Monday morning at 9:30, Oct. 14, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius, followed by interment in Highland cemetery.

   Max Nagel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nagel, was born July 12, 1895, in New York city, and came to Beaverton with his parents when four years old. He was called to serve his country and left Gladwin July 21, 1918, for Camp Custer. He was made cook in the 14th Ammunition Train, Company F. He is survived by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He was a loving and dutiful son and brother, and deeply respected by his friends. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

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HOWARD "MAX NASH (6 SEP 1924 - 7 SEP 1924)

 

Howard Max, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nash of Gladwin, Michigan, was born Sept. 6, 1924, and departed this life, Sept. 7, 1924. Burial in Highland cemetery. Lovely babe, how brief thy stay! Short and hasty was thy day: Ending soon thy journey here, Pain and grief no more to bear. Pillowed on a Saviour's breast, Sweetly sleep, and softly rest; Soon the morning shall restore, The darling babe we now deplore. Gladwin County Record dated 09-25/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

FRANCES GRACE NASH (1932 - DEC 1972)

 

ROBERT W. NASH (1928 - ?) 

 

SAMUEL A. NASH (20 MAY 1901 - 6 OCT 1985)

 

Samuel A. Nash, 84, of 3647 Barden Rd., Coleman, died Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Clare Nursing Home after an illness of 2 years. Born in Gladwin County May 20, 1901, he had spent most of his life here. He was a retired farmer and a member of the North Bradley Church of God. Mr. Nash was married to the former Frances Hinkley in 1922 and she died in 1974. He then married Ruth Harshman Nov. 16, 1974.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wendell (Rosalie) Ellis of Gladwin; 2 sons, Wendell of Dennison, Ohio and Elvin of North Little Rock, Ark.; one step-daughter, Lois Aultman of Marlette; one brother, John Wesley of Westerville, Ohio; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 2 step-grandsons. Two daughters, 2 sons, and 2 brothers preceded him in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Skeels Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl Briggs and the Rev. Dale Scheffler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1985 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

JEROD JOE NAUGLE (1991 – 18 NOV 1991)

 

NORA J. NAUGLE (23 FEB 1938 - 9 MARCH 1999)

 

CHARLES HENRY NEAL (1899 – 12 DEC 1968)

 

EVELYN B. NEAL (1912 - ?)

 

FLOYD JOE NEARING (12 MAR 1901 – JULY 1967)

 

From the Midland Daily News --- July 12, 1967

FUNERAL FOR AREA MAN IS THURSDAY

BEAVERTON --- Funeral services for Floyd J. Nearing, 68, will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. from the Miner Funeral Home in Gladwin. He died while he and his wife were vacationing in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was born in Fulton, Ohio, March 12, 1901. In June 28, 1927, he married Lela Haines in Gladwin. He was a retired Dow Chemical Company employee.

He is survived by his widow alongwith oneson, Wayne of Gladwin and one daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow, of Beaverton. There are four grandchildren. There are also two brothers Kenneth of Gladwin and Vernon of Midland, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Hawley of Carleton, Mich.

Rev. Lee Long of Howard City will officiate. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

 

KENNETH G. NEARING (9 SEP 1905 - 1 AUG 1986)

 

Kenneth G. Nearing, 80, of 2455 S. Bard Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Aug. 1, in the Clare Community Hospital after a short illness. Born in Delta, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1905, he came to Gladwin County in 1930. Mr. Nearing farmed and was a foreman for 17 years with Robinson Industries. He was a member of the Gladwin IOOF Lodge 177. Mr. Nearing and the former Olive Glessner were married June 14, 1930, in Waterlook, Iowa.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Alvin of Birch Run and Melvin of Gladwin; one daughter, Bonney Cotton of Clare; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Norma Balzer, July 24, Nellie in December 1939 and 2 brothers and a sister.

   Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney Stubbs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-06/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

NELLIE LUCILLE NEARING (1939 – 22 DEC 1939)

 

OLIVE L. NEARING (1910 - AUG 1993)

 

WAYNE N. NEELY (26 DEC 1905 - 16 AUG 1971)

 

DR. NEELY DIES SUDDENLY

 

   Dr. Wayne N. Neely, 65, of Gladwin, died early Monday morning, Aug. 16, from a heart attack at his home at 321 River Street. A native of Gladwin, he had practiced dentistry here for the past 41 years, and was well-known throughout this area. Dr. Neely was born in Gladwin, Dec. 26, 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Neely. He graduated from Gladwin High School and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he earned his bachelor of science degree and graduated from the dental school in 1930. He and the former Miss Wilma Goertz, of Cleveland, Ohio, were married in Gladwin June 25, 1932.

   As mayor of Gladwin City, he served two terms, and was a member of the Gladwin School Board of Education for nine years, serving several terms as president of the board. He was a member of the American, the Michigan, and the Saginaw Valley Dental Associationgs. Dr. Neely had been in his office Saturday forenoon seeing patients and in the afternoon worked around his home. Sunday, he chatted with his daughter, Ann and family, who had come for a visit, and retired that evening as usual. He was stricken between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. Monday. Dr. Neely was an avid sports fan and golfed and bowled in the Gladwin leagues.

   Surviving are his wife, Wilma (Billie); a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Ann) Richards, of Rochester, N. Y.; and one son, Wayne Bruce of Pontiac; a brother, Dr. Hayden Neely, of Cheboygan; and one sister, Mrs. Robert (Marian) Nelson, of Tucson, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. T. Edward Bennett officiating. Interment will be in the mausoleum in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Epsicopal Church or to Gladwin Area Hospital. Gladwin County Record dated 08-18/1971 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

CLINTON W. NEFF (26 JUNE 1889 - 6 FEB 1980)

 

Clinton W. Neff, 90, of 229 Elm St., Harrison, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Milford, Ind., on June 26, 1889. Mr. Neff farmed in Buckeye Township until 1943. He then moved to Jackson County and farmed until he retired in 1966 and moved to Harrison. He was married to the former Gladys Wilkerson on February 14, 1914, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Francis of Springport and James of Clawson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Wilma Haskins of Harrison and Mrs. Barbara Vanderburg of Jackson, one brother, George of Santa Monica, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Gillett officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-13/1980 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

EVA K. NEFF (1885 - ?)

 

GLADYS W. (WILKERSON) NEFF (? - DEC 1985)

 

JAMES DOUGLAS NEFF (1877 – 21 DEC 1954)

 

MINNIE ELLEN (ROWDABAUGH) NEFF (19 MAY 1878 - 12 APRIL 1976)

 

Mrs. Minnie Ellen Neff, 97, of Beaverton, died Monday, April 12, at the Schnepp Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Paris, Ind., on May 19, 1878, she had lived in Gladwin County for 56 years. The former Minnie Rowdabaugh, she was married to James D. Neff in 1899 in Milford, Ind. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1954.

   Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Lydia Morehouse of Milford, Ind. A daughter also preceded her in death. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-14/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

WILLIAM B. NEFF (1886 – 24 APRIL 1924)

 

GUSTAVE R. NEHRING (8 AUG 1902 - 24 DEC 1991)

 

Gustav R. Nehring, 89, of 625 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1991, in the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 8, 1902, he came to Gladwin County in 1932. He was a retired farmer and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mr. Nehring and the former Lydia Klamer were married July 3, 1927, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Louis of Gladwin; one sister, Emma Rodemsky of Detroit; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister.

   Services were held Friday at 10 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-01/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

LYDIA (KLAMER) NEHRING (10 SEP 1905 - 2 MARCH 1996)

 

Lydia Nehring, 90, of Gladwin, died Saturday, March 2, 1996 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born Sept. 10, 1905 in Cleveland, Ohio, she came to Gladwin County when she was 4 years old. Mrs. Nehring was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. The former Lydia Klamer married Gustav Nehring July 3, 1927 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1991.

   Surviving are one son, Louis and wife Edna of Lake City; 2 brothers, Albert and wife Verna Klamer of Gladwin, and Harold Klamer of Gladwin; 3 sisters, Emma Klamer, Alma and husband Harry Peck, and Ruth and husband Gerald Young, all of Gladwin; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

   Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. The Rev. Timothy Verity officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the church or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record 03-06/1996 Column - 1 Page - 7

 

RITA L. NEHRING (1936 – 15 JAN 1987) 

 

BETTY LOU (PHILLIPS) NELSON (11 SEP 1926 - 12 NOV 1998) 

  

ROBERT S. NELSON (21 MAY 1925 - 10 DEC 1999)

 

Robert S. Nelson, 74, of Beaverton, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare, after a short illness.

Born May 11, 1925 in Flint, he lived in Gladwin County since 1979 and previously lived in Niles, Ohio. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.

Robert married Betty Lou Phillips, June 21, 1945 in Flint. She preceded him in death in 1998.

He worked as a foreman for General Motors in Flint, retiring July 1, 1979 after 33 years. he was a member of Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 and VFW Post 7307.

He is survived by four sons, Timothy L. Sr., and Elbert H. and wife Jamette, all of Beaverton, Robert W. and wife Hilda of Topock, Ariz., and Richard E. and wife Cathy of Burton; two daughters, Beatrice E. and husband William Ritter of Otisville, and Jacklin K. Dennis; 17
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Junes.

Services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with Rev. Donald L. Roberts officiating. Visitation is 11:30 until the time of the service, Saturday, at the funeral
home.

VFW Post 7303 held a military honors service.

 

IRENE M. (WALKER) NESTLE (1917 - ?)

 

ROY D. NESTLE (1910 – 11 OCT 1986)

 

BETTIE AILENE (HARKRADER) NETTLETON (10 JUNE 1929 - 15 MARCH 2001)

Bettie Ailene (Harkrader) Nettleton, 71, of Gladwin, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 at home following a short illness. Born June 10, 1929 in Mt. Carmel, Ill., she was the daughter of Leonard and Georgia (Maxwell) Harkrader. She lived in Gladwin County since 1940 and previously lived in Mt. Carmel, Ill. Bettie worked for 25 years as a supervisor in the Micropoint Tooling Department at Gladwin Manufacturing-DeVlieg, retiring in 1994. She also owned and operated the Treasure Chest Antique Shop. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Aerie 3292, Gladwin.

Surviving are two daughters, Connie Ailene Mora and Georgia Lynn and husband Rod Kigar, all of Gladwin; eight grandchildren, Gregory Alan and Juli Kigar, Heidi Ailene and Mike Gary, Kristina Lyn and Darin Bittner, Kyle Robert Kigar and fiancee Beth Kusch, Gretchen Michelle Mora, and Jessica Eve Mora, all of Gladwin, Jodi Lyn Nettleton of Rome, N.Y., and Rachael Connie and Paul Kohtz of Midland; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan, Serra, Taylor, Billy, Kyler Gaven, Ethan, and Alia; two brothers, Henry L. Harkrader of Beaverton and C. Ray Harkrader of Belding; three sisters, Maxine (Harkrader) Hudson of Hunter, N.D., Dudie (Harkrader) Quillan of Dunnellon, Fla., and Alice (Harkrader) DeVries of White Cloud; one stepbrother, Don Beutler; and one stepsister, Betty Jo Simmons.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Charles Harkrader in 1984 and Leonard Harkrader Jr. in 1994; one son, Donald L. “Chip” Nettleton in 1999; and one great-grandson, Brendon Lawrence Rollin Bittner in 1993. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the family.

ARTHUR NETZLOFF (3 JULY 1897 - 29 JULY 1965)

 

RITES HELD FOR ARTHUR NETZLOFF

 

   Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Arthur Netzloff, 68, of Sherman Township, who died last Wednesday following a short illness. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Detroit on July 3, 1897, he was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Netzloff was a store keeper and sold real estate. He had lived in Gladwin County for eight years.

   Surviving are two sons, Edwin, with the U.S. Army in Asia, and Hollis, of Flint; two brothers, Benjamin of California and Edward, of Gladwin; and four sisters, Mrs. William Rumminger, of Gladwin, Mrs. Hatte Nix, of Detroit, Mrs. Ada Leonard, of Van Dyke and Florence Netzloff, of Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1965 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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EDWARD NETZLOFF (27 FEB 1892 - 8 NOV 1972)

 

Edward Netzloff, 80, of 8118 Chalmers Street, Warren, died Wednesdy, November 8, at Bi-County Community Hospital in Warren, following a few hours illness. He was born in Germany, February 27, 1892 and had lived most of his liffe in Gladwin County operating a farm. He had moved to Warren in 1965. Mr. Netzloff was a veteran of World War I.

   Surviving are one brother, Benjamin of Warren; four sisters, Mrs. William Rumminger of Gladwin, Mrs. Hattie Nix of Houghton Lake, Mrs. Ada Leonard of Warren, and Miss Florence Netloff of Berkley. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Palmer officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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GEORGE A. NEWELL (13 NOV 1922 - 14 APRIL 1997)

 

CHARLES L. NEWMAN   (29 MAY 1889 - 27 DEC 1973)

 

Charles L. Newman, 84, of 400 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Thursday, December 27, at Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of 2 years. Born in Jackson June 29, 1889, he had been a resident of Gladwin County the past 55 years. He was a self-employed mason until his retirement. Mrs. Newman died November 13, 1962.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Charles Jr. (Tug) and John, both of Gladwin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Agnes) Breault, and Mrs. Arthur (Jessie) Wade, both of Gladwin, and Mrs. Rose Sprague of Harrison; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 01-02/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

CHARLES W. (TUG) NEWMAN  (14 DEC 1918 - 8 JUNE 1987)

 

Charles (Tug) Newman, 68, of 607 Elk St. Gladwin, died Monday, June 8, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a short illness. Born in Gladwin Dec. 14, 1918, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Newman served in the Army during World War II and was a cement and block layer. He and the former Elizabeth (Betty) Dumitru were married July 19, 1941, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death June 16, 1975.

   Surviving are one son, Charles J. of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Patsy) Myers of Clare; 3 sisters, Mrs. Agnes Breault and Mrs. Jessie Wade of Gladwin and Mrs. Rose Sprague of Oklahoma; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-10/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

DORIS MILDRED (BARROWS) NEWMAN (1899 - 13 NOV 1962)

 

ELIZABETH "BETTY" I. (DUMITRU) NEWMAN (1922 - 16 JUNE 1975)

 

CHARLES E. NIXON (30 SEP 1904 - 4 OCT 2001)

Charles E. Nixon, 97, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001 at the Gladwin Living Center following a lingering illness. He was born Sept. 30, 1904 in Logan, Ohio to the late William and Mary (Denison) Nixon. He married the former Dorothea Tunks May 4, 1945 in Wyandotte. She preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1996. He was a supervisor for Wyandotte Chemical Company and they moved to Gladwin in 1966.

He is survived by two daughters, Grace Federico of Trenton and Violet Dulicea of River Rouge; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren; three sisters, Kate Underwood of Concord, Freida Palmer of Flat Rock and Jaunita Schultz of Wyandotte. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Sandy J. Federico Jr., and a granddaughter, Linda Haller.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001 at 1 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home with Donn Pendleton presiding and burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHEA A. (TUNKS) NIXON (1909 – 29 DEC 1996)

LLOYD MAYNARD NOBLE (7 SEP 1907 – 18 NOV 1990)

 

LINDA L. NORTHUP (1937 – 23 APRIL 1998)

 

CHAUNCEY MAYO NORTON (1886 – 21 MARCH 1972)

 

LOUISE EDNA NORTON (1891 – 29 APR 1966)

 

MARVIN L. NORTON (11 SEP 1905 - 24 NOV 1967)

 

Services were held Sunday for Marvin L. Norton, 62, of Gladwin, who died suddenly of a heart attack Friday, Nov. 24. Mr. Norton retired as Gladwin District supervisor of law enforcement for the conservation department in September, 1965. Born Sept. 11, 1905, in Lake City, he graduated from high school there and attended Central Michigan University where he earned a life certificate as a teacher. He was principal and coach at Barryton high school for one year, 1925-26, before moving to Gladwin to become coach, biology teacher, and athletic director. He and the former Miss Sally Hopson, of Gladwin were married April 21, 1928; in Winn.

   Mr. Norton taught 11 years in the Gladwin school system and left in 1936 to become educational advisor at the Molasses River CCC Camp, eight miles east of Gladwin. In 1937, he joined the conservation department and his first post was at Presque Isle. He was promoted to assistant supervisor of the Boyne City district in 1942 and in 1945 was named supervisor and transferred to the Jackson district. He came to the Gladwin district in 1946, as fire and law supervisor. When the state conservation department was reorganized several years ago, his duties were divided and he became supervisor of law enforcement, which post he held until his retirement two years ago.

   Since retiring, he has been active in directing the development of a new subdivision, that he owned in partnership, on the Tittabawassee River. Mr. Norton was a member of the Gladwin F&A.m., the Bay City Scottish Consistory, and Northeastern Michigan Law Enforcement Association. He suffered the fatal heart attack as he and his son were going deer hunting at their cabin, north of Gladwin, Friday at 1:00 p.m.

   Survivors are his wife, Sally; a son, William, of Traverse City; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Judith) Neeley, of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. David (Catherine) Lemke, of Lansing; a sister, Mrs. Gerald Thayer, of Clare; and seven grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl W. F. Moyer officiating. Following cremation, the ashes will be interred in Highland Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service was held Saturday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 11-29/1967 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

SALLY P. (HOPSON) NORTON (1909 - 1998)

 

BARBARA G. NOWAK (4 JULY 1927 - 30 JUNE 2004)

 

ERNEST C. NUNN (9 AUG 1891 - 12 OCT 1972)

 

Ernest C. Nunn, 81, of Beaverton, died Thursday, October 12, at Clare Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was born in Beaverton Township, August 9, 1891, and lived on or near the farm where he was born for the greater part of his life. Following service in World War I, in which he was wounded, he worked in city automobile plants for a time. He returned to Beaverton Township and farmed for many years, and after retiring from the farm did masonary work. Mr. Nunn and the former Winnie B. Thorington were married April 16, 1922 (Easter Sunday) in Gladwin and she preceded him in death January 23, 1970. They were members of Daniel's Band Church and they purchased the Old Stone School adn the building was used for the church for many years before it was outgrown and the congregation moved to the present location.

   Surviving are his son Jack of Beaverton; two brothers, Harold of Beaverton, and Raymond of Lansing; 10 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. Five brothers are deceased. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Arthur Munger and Rev. Wesley Huggard officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-18/1972 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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HAROLD FRANK NUNN (1901 - JAN 1995)

 

JACK ROSS NUNN (30 APRIL 1926 - 22 DEC 1987)

 

R. Jack Nunn, 61, of 2276 S. Long Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Lansing, April 30, 1926, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Nunn was a foreman in the Power House for Dow Chemical Co. and retired April 30, 1982, after 32 years. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Daniels Band Church. Mr. Nunn and the former Sylvia (Cassiday) Roberson were married Feb. 27, 1950, in Midland.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Joe Nunn of Gladwin; 8 step-sons, James, Bud, Ron and Howard Roberson of Beaverton, Duane and Pete Roberson of Gladwin and Jerry and Neil Roberson of Clearwater, Fla.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Sally) Goff of Overton, Texas; 46 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. A step-son, Stanton Roberson died in 1961. Gladwin County Record dated 12-30/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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SYLVIA D. (CASSIDAY) NUNN (26 SEP 1913 - 2 FEB 2000)

Sylvia D. Nunn, 86, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born Sept. 26, 1913 at Skeels, she was the daughter of Elmer and Cora Gray Cassiday. She has lived in the Beaverton area since 1950. Sylvia married James Roberson Jan. 28, 1928 in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1945. She then married Ross Nunn, Feb. 27, 1950. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1987. She was a former member of the Beaverton Church of God.

Surviving are her children, James and Joann Roberson, Wilbur and Gerri Roberson, Ronald Roberson, Howard and Evelyn Roberson, and Ernest Joseph and Valarii Nunn, all of Beaverton; Duane and Beverly Roberson, and Frank and Maxine Roberson, all of Gladwin, Neil and Sylvia Roberson of Florida, and Sally and Tom Yocum of Texas; 44 grandchildren; and many, many great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wilbur Bernard Cassiday of Midland. She was preceded in death by two sons, Stanton and Jerry Roberson; two granddaughters; one grandson; and one sister.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor David Stewart officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

VENNA PEARL (BOWEN) NUNN (4 JAN 1900 - 20 MARCH 1986)

 

V. Pearl Nunn, 86, of Beaverton and Florida, died Thursday, at her home at 7111 Heibner Ave., Hudson, Fla., after a long illness. Born in VanWert County, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1900, she came to Gladwin County  in 1905. She moved to Flint in 1923 and back to the county in 1963. Mrs. Nunn was a teacher in the Grout Township and Smith Creek schools. The former Pearl Bowen, she was married to Harold Nunn Aug. 27, 1923, in Gladwin.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Cecil of Hamilton, Ala. and James of Snover; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Ede of Quakertown, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A brother, Ray Bowen, preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1980.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Munger officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-26/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

WINNIE BELL (THORINGTON) NUNN (20 FEB 1897 - 23 JAN 1970)

 

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CHARLES OAKES, JR (5 SEP 1922 - 23 MAY 2001)

 

Charles Oakes Jr., 78, of Gladwin, died suddenly, Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at home.

Born Sept. 5, 1922 in Knoxville, Tenn., he was the son of Charles Sr. and Alice (Kirby) Oakes. He lived in Gladwin County since 1992 and previously lived in Detroit. Charles married Zanner (Fraley), Aug. 13, 1998 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was a master electrician, retiring in 1988 after 45 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp. Charles was a member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians for 42 years. He was also a member of the Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292.

   Surviving are three sons, Charles III and wife Jackie of Reno, Nev., Leroy and wife Donna of Jamestown, Ohio, and Victor and wife Kim of Huber Heights, Ohio; one daughter, Sharon and husband James Hunstiger of Akron, Ohio; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, LeRoy of Trotwood, Ohio, Harvey of Centerville, Ohio, and Nathaniel of Roanoke, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

   Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2 

 

ZANNER OAKES (20 AUG 1919 - 13 AUG 1998)

Zanner L. Oakes, 80, of Gladwin, died Oct. 8, 1999 at the Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma following a long illness.

Born August 20, 1919 in St. Paul, Virginia, she married Charles Oakes Aug. 13, 1998 in Gladwin. She was a homemaker. She had lived in Gladwin County since 1990 and previously lived in Detroit.

She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Glenna Hess of Tucson, Ariz., Lois Mcdonald of Detroit; and Norma and husband Gary Stern of Rochester Hills; two sons, Anthony and wife Doreen Smith of Caseville and Douglas Smith of Mt. Pleasant; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Billie Card of North Carolina, Helen Watson of Cayce, South Carolina and Muriel Gilbert of Detroit; one brother, Gary Fraley of St. Paul, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Smith.

Funeral services were held Tuesday Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Donald Potter officiating. She was buried in Highland Cemetery.

JOSEPH T. OBERTOTS (16 JAN 1921 - 7 NOV 1967)

 

SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY

 

   Joseph T. Obertots, 46, of Gladwin died Tuesday, Nov. 7, following a short illness. His residence was at the Gladwin Manor. A veteran of World War II, he was born at Republic, Pa., Jan. 16, 1921. Mr. Obertot was employed at Dow Chemical in Midland and had been a resident of Beaverton and Gladwin for the past 10 years and had lived in Midland for 10 years prior to coming here.

   Surviving include three brothers, Andrew of Lancaster, Ohio, John of Warren, Ohio, and Alexander of Florissant, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Eddy of McKeesport, Pa. Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Miner Funeral Chapel with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1967 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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ARLYN ANN OGG (1919 - SEP 1949)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- September 7, 1949

HOLD SERVICES FOR INFANT DAUGHTER

Arlynn Ann Ogg, infant daughter  of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ogg, passed away at the Mt. Pleasant hospital on Friday evening, September 2. She was born on August 24, 1949, and is survived by her parents, also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ogg.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon atthe Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. S. R. Wurtz, of the Evangelical United Brethren church, officiating. Burial was in the Highland cemetery.

 

GLENN LOWELL OGG (7 FEB 1918 - 9 MARCH 1999)

 

Glenn L. Ogg, 81, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born Feb. 7, 1918 in Gladwin County, he was the son of Arthur and Eva Garden Ogg. Glenn married Helen Campbell, May 4, 1946 in Kalamazoo. He lived and farmed in Clare County most all his life. During World War II he served his country in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army. He attended the Arthur Center Church of God.

   Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Lynn and husband Richard Cooke of South Berwick, Maine, and Robyn and husband John Schunk of Clare; one son, Craig and wife Joy of Gladwin; one brother, Jay Ogg of Minnesota; two sisters, Ruth Crockett of Midland, and Avis Condra of Gladwin; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Newell, Lyle, and Grant; and one sister, Jean Ogg.

   Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Henry List officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the D.A.V., Arthur Center Church of God, or Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/1999 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

HELEN M. (CAMPBELL) OGG (9 SEP 1919 – 11 DEC 2009)

 

Published: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 1:27 PM CST

Helen M. Ogg, age 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at the MidMichigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Center in Gladwin.She was born on Sept. 9, 1919 in Clare County, the daughter of the late Robert and Maude (Lucas) Campbell.

 

Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, walking, and she was an excellent seamstress. She has lived all her life on the family farm in Clare County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Ogg; baby, Arlyn Ogg; one brother; and five sisters; and son-in-law, John Schunk.

 

She is survived by her son, Craig (Joy) Ogg of Gladwin; daughters, Lynn (Richard) Cooke of South Berwick, Maine and Robyn Schunk of Clare; and eight grandchildren.

 

Funeral services was held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Haines officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the MidMichigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Center.

 

LEORA MERINDA (CAVE) OGG (2 FEB 1898 - 21 JUNE 1975)

 

LOIS H. (BAUMANN) OGG (24 JUNE 1918 - 2 OCT 2002)

 

Lois H. Ogg , age 84, of Lansing, formerly of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, October 2 at the Martin Luther Holt Heritage Home in Lansing. She w as born June 24, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Emil and Lilly Koepsel Ba uman. OnOctober 5, 1946 Lois married Newell Ogg. They lived and farm ed in Sage Township. Newell passed away on August 18, 1986.

 

Lois was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid and the Farm Bureau. After moving to Lansing in 2000 to be with her daughter Darlene, Lois joined Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

 

Surviving her are two daughters, Darlene (Brian) Roller of Lansing, and Janet (Ray) Pratt of Tacoma, Washington; two grandchildren, Tracie Davis a nd David Roller; and three step grandchildren. Her parents, sisterIris Ke rswill, and brother Richard Bauman predecease her.

 

Services were held Sunday, October 6 at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Rev. Timothy Verity and Rev. Roger Straub officiated. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Sisson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

 

MELVIN RAY OGG (22 MAY 1929 - 6 APRIL 1946)

 

NEWELL OGG (23 OCT 1914 - 18 AUG 1986)

 

Newell Ogg, 71, of 1695 N. Bard Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Aug. 18, at his home after a long illness. Born in Grout Township Oct. 23, 1914; he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Ogg farmed for many years in Sage Township and was a postal clerk at the Gladwin Post Office from 1971 to 1983. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau.

   Mr. Ogg and the former Lois Bauman were married Oct. 5, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisc. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Brian (Darlene) Roller of Essexville and Janet; 4 brothers, Lyle, Grant and Glen of Gladwin and Jay of Rochester, Minn.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Avis Condra and Jean of Gladwin and Mrs. Ruth Crockett of Midland; and 2 grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Dengler will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour. Gladwin County Record dated 08-20/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

WAYNE L. OGG (24 JAN 1919 - 1 MARCH 2005)

 

Wayne L. Ogg, Wayne L. Ogg, 86, of Gladwin, died March 1, 2005 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Gladwin. He was born Jan. 24, 1919 in Hillsdale to Edwin and Leora (Cave) Ogg. He married the former Helen Balakovich, who predeceased him in 1980. He later married the former Alice Kubick. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County, and was an Operator at Dow Chemical in Midland until his retirement in 1980 after 42 years.

 

Surviving are his wife, Alice Ogg of Gladwin; one son, Gerald W. (Barbara) Ogg of Gladwin; two daughters, Sue (Kevin) Peterson of Millford, and Pat (Ken) McNeill of Mason; grandchildren, Lori Draheim of Howell, Wendy and Chris McBrien of Maryland, Jenny McNeill and husband Cavan Berry of Muskegon, and Honey Anderson of Lansing; seven Great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Margaret; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen; daughter, Barbara; sister, Faye; and brothers, Melvin and Clare.

 

Funeral services were held March 5 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor Brad Withrow officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

CLAUDE ORDIWAY (1912 - DEC 1951)

 

JEAN M. ORDIWAY (1928 - 1974)

 

LAWRENCE ORDIWAY (1920 - 1993)

 

LYMAN SPENCER ORDIWAY (1863 – 4 MAY 1935)

 

ROBERT E. ORDIWAY (29 JULY 1906 - 19 NOV 1928)

 

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STELLA E. (GRAY) ORDIWAY (13 JULY 1881 - 1961)

 

FLOYD J. ORLOWSKI (5 FEB 1927 - 7 SEP 1982)

 

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO FLOYD ORLOWSKI

 

   Services were held Friday for Floyd J. (Flip) Orlowski, 55, Gladwin insurance agent for State Farm, who died suddenly last Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, at the Sugar Springs Golf Course. He was stricken while lining up a putt on the 18th green. Mr. Orlowski was dead on arrival at the Gladwin Area Hospital despite the efforts of several golfers and the Gladwin County Ambulance crew. Mr. Orlowski was born in Alpena on February 5, 1927. He graduated from Alpena High School in June 1945 and was inducted into service. He was discharged in 1946. Mr. Orlowski was a Metropolitan Insurance agent in Alpena for nine years prior to coming to Gladwin in February 1964 when he became the State Farm Insurance agent.

   Mr. Orlowski was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had served on the Gladwin Area Hospital board of directors. He was past president of the Gladwin Rotary Club, Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce and the Gladwin Development Corporation. He was married to the former Bernadette Seguin on March 26, 1951, in Alpena.

   Surviving besides his wife, are one son, James of Portland; 2 daughters, Eileen of Saginaw and Mrs. Norm (Patrice) Schumacher of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Dennis and Eugune of Alpena; and one sister, Mrs. Jeanette Filipiak of Woodridge, Ill.

   Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Noel Rudy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Wake Service was held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or Special Olympics. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1982 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

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ALBERT LAWRENCE ORTENBURG (1911 – 5 OCT 1990)

 

MARIAN M. ORTENBURG (? - ?)

 

SYDNEY J. OSBORN (? – 23 JULY 1909)

 

DELIA OULETTE (26 MAY 1890 - 3 DEC 1908)

 

FELIX JOSEPH OUELLETTE (1858 – 1 DEC 1909)

 

MARY (BERTRAND) OUELLETTE (1867 - 1906)

 

 

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JOSEPH F. PAGANONE (1920 - SEP 1993)

 

CHARLES A. PAGE (1853 - MARCH 1934)

 

CHARLES H. PAGE (1881 – 31 MAR 1966)

 

CLARENCE ELLIS "SMOKEY" PAGE (27 JAN 1905 - 16 JUNE 1981)

 

ELIZA F. PAGE (1853 - SEP 1942)

 

LENA R. (FISCHER) PAHL (3 FEB 1911 - 1 JAN 1981)

 

Lena R. Pahl, 69, of 3599 Sugar River Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 1, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Gladwin on February 3, 1911, she attended Gladwin Schools and was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Mrs. Pahl cooked for the Gladwin Rotary Club for many years and worked at the Gladwin Hospital for several years. The former Lena Fischer she was married to Walter Pahl on June 14, 1929, in Redford. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1971, in Gladwin.

   Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Reinhold (Luella) Zeitz of Gladwin, Mrs. James (Laura) Hill of Park Forest South, Ill., Mrs. Patrick (Marilyn) Carroll of Midland and Mrs. Lynn (Beverly) Pennock of  Holt; one son, Gerald of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Frank Fischer of Prudenville, John and Carl Fischer of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wilcox of Spring Arbor and Mrs. Lilliam Thorington of Gladwin; 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A son, Donald, preceded her in death on June 25, 1971.

   Services were held Sunday, Jan. 4, at 3 p.m. from the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and entombment was in the Highland Mausoleum. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-07/1981 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

AGNES C. (BEAUBEIN) PAGE (6 DEC 1885 - 14 OCT 1921)

 

Agnes Beaubein was born in Newport, Monroe county, Dec. 6, 1885, and came with her parents to Gladwin 20 years ago, where she united in marriage to George W. Page, July 12, 1902. To this union eight children were born, five boys and three girls---Lester, Clarence, Gerald, Max and William, and Viola, Pauline and Fern. She was received in full membership in the Gladwin M. E. church April 10, 1921. She loved the Christ and her family, and was a devoted wife and mother.

   Her death took place Friday, Oct. 14, at 1:15 p.m. She leaves to mourn husband, the eight children named, two sisters and one brother, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. T. Smith at the Gladwin M. E. church, and the body was laid to rest at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1921 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

DONALD T. PAGE (? - NOV 1953)

 

ENOGENE JUNE PAGE (1939 – 3 JAN 1940)

 

GEORGE W. PAGE (25 AUG 1880 - 18 JUNE 1962)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR GEORGE PAGE

 

   George W. Page, 81, died Monday at his home on south M-18 after an illness of several months. Born on August 25, 1880, in Grout Township, he lived his lifetime in Gladwin County. A retired farmer, he was married to the former Agnes Beaubien, on July 12, 1902, in Gladwin. She died on Oct. 14, 1921. In the fall of 1922, he was married to the former Edith DeMott, in Gladwin.

   Survivors include his wife, Edith; five sons, Lester, Clarence, Maxwell, and Leonard, of Flint, and Gerald, of Gladwin; eight daughters, Mrs. Fern Tabor and Mrs. Eunice Brown, of Flint, Mrs. Evelyn Pickard, of Gladwin, Mrs. Mable Jacob, of Colon, Mrs. Nora LaBeau, of New Boston, Mrs. Mary Ella Lewis and Mrs. Thelma Louise Sheets, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Arlene Janet Sheets, of Coleman; a sister, Mrs. Alice Frodenson, of Wrenshall, Minn.; 41 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. A son, Donald, and a daughter, Emogene, June, also preceded him in death.

   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Miner Chapel with the Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1962 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

THOMAS HENRY PAGE (1832 – 28 AUG 1913)

 

CARL PAHL (15 AUG 1903 - 18 JAN 1986)

 

DANIEL PAHL (16 AUG 1866 - 21 SEP 1930)

 

EDWARD PAHL (29 OCT 1905 - 27 AUG 1946)

 

HENRY PAHL (1907 – 6 APR 1947)

 

MARY (HANSELMAN) PAHL (6 JAN 1875 - 30 MARCH 1959)

 

RUDOLPH "RUDY" FRANK PAHL (7 DEC 1912 - 7 DEC 1979)

 

WALTER GEORGE PAHL (22 AUG 1900 - 12 NOV 1971)

 

Walter G. Pahl, 71, of Sherman Township, died Friday, Nov. 12, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of two days. Born in McKeesport, Pa., on Aug. 22, 1900, he came to Gladwin County as a child. Mr. Pahl was a metalizer and was a trucker in Gladwin at one time and helped blacktop M-18. He had worked in Detroit and at Dow Chemical Co. Mr. Pahl also farmed parttime. He and the former Lena Fischer were married on June 14, 1922, in Redford. They lived in Pontiac until moving to Gladwin County in 1936.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Reinhold (Luella) Zeitz, of Gladwin, Mrs. James (Laura) Hill, of Chicago, Marilyn Pahl, of Midland and Mrs. Lynn (Beverly) Pennock, of Holt; one son Gerald, of Midland; three brothers, William, of Farmington, Carl and Rudy, of Gladwin; and 14 grandchildren. One son, Donald, preceded him in death on June 25, 1971.

   Rites were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Winston Decker officiated and entombment was in Highland Mausoleum. Arrangements were in charge of Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1971 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

VERONICA PALASTYI (1911 – 19 JAN 1970)

 

GEORGE PALKOVICH (1886 – 8 MAY 1919)

 

CIZELLA PALMER (1904 - 1969)

 

HARMON PALMER (1904 - JUNE 1987)

 

JEROME WALTER PALMER (1871 - 29 JAN 1948)

 

FATHER OF GLADWIN MAN DIES IN FLINT

 

   Funeral services were held on Saturday for Jerome Walter Palmer, 76, at the North Baptist Church in Flint, with the Rev. H. P. Warren officiating. Services were under the auspices of the Spanish American War Veterans and burial was in the Gladwin cemetery. Mr. Palmer died at his home in Flint on Thursday, January 29. He is survived by two sons, Harman Cecil Palmer of Gladwin and Orley Jerome Palmer of Flint; one daughter, Mrs. Margie Mae Crosby of Flint; and seven grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1948 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

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MR. PALMER (? - ?)

MRS. PALMER (? - ?)

 

ALICE LENORE (OREN) PARKER (24 SEP 1881 - 6 JAN 1972)

 

Mrs. W. E. Parker, 90, a former resident of Gladwin whose husband was superintendent of the Gladwin schools for 12 years, died suddenly Thursday, January 6, at Crestview Apartments, Sylvania, Ohio, where she had lived the past eight years. Services were held at the Hall Funeral home, Gladwin, at 2 p.m. Saturday and burial was made in the family lot at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Rev. John W. Cermak of the Methodist Church conducted the last rites. Alice Lenore Oren was born September 24, 1881, near Wilmington, Ohio, in Clinton county to Jesse N. and Mary B. Oren. She graduated from Wilmington College in 1904 and taught school in Oklahoma Territory and at the Soo in Michigan before marrying Wilfred E. Parker, August 28, 1910.

   Her husband, who preceded her in death in 1957, was an educator in Michigan for 39 years and superintendent of schools successively at Perry, Flushing, Rochester, and Gladwin. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth of Traverse City, and Oren of Pittsburgh, as well as five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Parker was an honorary life trustee of the Michigan Library Board of Trustees and helped in the establishment of public libraries in Rochester and Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-12/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DONNABELLE PARKER (1924 – 31 DEC 1936) 

 

ELIZABETH PARKER (1851 - 1930)

 

ESAU PARKER (1847 - 21 AUG 1932)

 

A TRIBUTE

 

   On Tuesday afternoon friends and neighbors gathered at the Episcopalian church to pay their respect to the late Esau Parker, and from there follow his remains to their last resting place in the family lot in Highland cemetery. Mr. Parker was a man whose positive and upright character and intelligence will leave a lasting impression on the community in which he lived.

   In 1880 he became a resident of Grout township and continued as such until his death. Forl half a century he lived on the same farm and there his children grew to manhood and womanhood. His wife and a part of their children preceded him in death. At one time he served his township as supervisor, but his farm interested him more and he devoted his attention to developing a large acreage from virgin soil. His kindly salutation to his neighbors and friens and comment upon passing events are missed. May he rest in peace. Gladwin County Record dated 08-25/1932 Column - 6 Page - 1 

 

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EXZILDA M. "SALLY" PARKER (1913 - NOV 1999)

 

LEONARD E. PARKER (28 NOV 1901 - 29 NOV 1977)

 

Leonard E. Parker, 76, of Rose City, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, while visiting in Walnut Creek, Calif. Born in Morristown on November 28, 1901, he was the son of the first sheriff of Gladwin County, William Parker. Mr. Parker worked as overseas material manager for Bechtel Corp. in California and in Saudi Arabia until retiring in 1963. He lived in Long Beach, Calif., from 1963 to 1976 when he moved to Rose City. He was married to the former Johanna Herrmann on December 18, 1958, in San Francisco.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son and two sisters. A memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home by the Mathews Funeral Home by the Gladwin Masonic Lodge No. 397 F. & A.M. Interment was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-14/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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WILFORD E. PARKER (1885 – 31 MAY 1957)

 

WILLIAM J. PARKER  (1 FEB 1847 - 16 JULY 1916)

 

FORMER SHERIFF OF GLADWIN PASSES AWAY IN DETROIT --- BROUGHT TO GLADWIN FOR BURIAL

 

William J. Parker, who was sheriff of Gladwin county in 1883-4, died in Detroit, Sunday at 1:15 p.m. and the body was brought to Gladwin Tuesday for burial. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist church yesterday, Rev. William Rumley officiating. Burial took place in Highland cemtery. Mr. Parker was born in southern Illinois Feb. 7, 1847, and died at the home of his son, 544 Michigan avenue Detroit, aged 69 years, 5 months and 9 days. When a boy he moved to Hocking Valley, Ohio, and from there came to Gladwin county with his mother, some 40 years ago. After living here a number of years he made his home in other parts of the state. He served in the Civil war as private in Co. F; 172 regiment, Oho infantry.

   While in Gladwin in addition to sheriff he served as under sheriff and village marshal, in the early days when times were a little "wild and wolly," and made a fine record as a peace officer, in which he was a terror to evil doers. He was married in Gladwin while sheriff, but his first wife died 12 years ago, and he was again united in marriage, his second wife surviving, at South Branch, Ogemaw county; also seven children, Robert, Charles, Leonard and Ellen Parker, Mrs. John M. Coleman, and Mrs. Henry Kuhn of Detroit, and Mrs. Charles French of Olivet; one brother, John R. Parker of Jacksonville; Ohio; and sisters, Mrs. Allen Gifford, of Sage township; Mrs. John Waers of Clare county, and Mrs. James T. Flemming of Battle Creek, Ohio.

   Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker and Leonard Parker accompanied the body to Gladwin for burial. Gladwin County Record dated 07-20/1916 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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GEORGE A. PARKHURST (1875 - OCT 1944)

 

HARRISON C. PARKHURST (1870 - 1931)

 

MARGARET (JOHNSON) PARKHURST (1875 - NOV 1949)

 

ANNA PARTRIDGE (1879 - MARCH 1966)

 

CHARLES E. PARTRIDGE (1875 – 11 OCT 1955)

 

PATRICIA (MCGUIRE) PASKIEWICZ (1928 - 2001)

 

JOHN PAUL (12 SEP 1919 - 14 FEB 1920)

 

JANE A. PAULL (28 JULY 1927 - 18 JUNE 1982)

 

WILLIAM PAULL (24 JULY 1922 - 12 JULY 1996)

 

C. D. PAXTON (12 DEC 1920 - 24 DEC 1999)

 

CASSIE E.  PAYNE (16 APRIL 1896 - 30 NOV 1930)

 

Cassie Payne died of pneumonia at Detroit Nov. 30, 1930. His body was brought to Beaverton and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday, Dec. 3, followed by burial at Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Mr. Payne is a former Beaverton boy and a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Payne of Tobacco township and also a former resident of Gladwin. He is survived by his parents, his wife and three children. Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1930 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

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CURRAN EDSON PAYNE (SEP 1858 - 23 JULY 1932)

 

Curran Payne, one of the early residents of Beaverton, died July 23, at his home at Beaverton after an illness of four months. He was born Sept. 2, 1858, at Leslie, Ill., and was married at Morley, Michigan, to Miss Edith Swiger, who preceded him in death in February of this year. Mr. and Mrs. Payne removed to Midland and from there to Beaverton where he, for a considerable period was employed as filer in the Ross shingel mills. He lived in Tobacco township limits and was at one time supervisor of that township. His residence in Gladwin county covered a period of approximately 40 years. He is survived by a son and a daughter, Edson Payne, Flint, and Mrs. Rosa Schaick, Beaverton. Two sons, Frank and Cassius Payne, have preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, July 26, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. William McKimmy, and interred in the family burial lot at Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Pall bearer were Sam Asch, John Sloat, D. Clingerman, Otis Midkiff, Ira Fike and Lyman Reed. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 07-28/1932 Column - 6 Page-1

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PAUL R. PENNOCK (5 APRIL 1915 - 6 FEB 2000)

Paul R. Pennock, 84, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born April 5, 1915 in Nashville, he was the son of Ralph and Gertrude Hoffman Pennock. Paul married Marjorie Derbyshire, June 17, 1939 in Manton. He worked as a co-op extension agent for Michigan State University for 30 years.

He was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. He was also a very active member of the Gladwin Rotary, having held the office of district governor twice, club president, and council on legislation for Rotary. Paul received the Paul Harris award in Rotary and had 34 years of perfect attendance. He was past worshipful master for the Bowring Lodge #414 FA&M of Standish, O.E.S. past patron, Shriner of the Elf Khurafeh Temple, Shriner of the Year in 1999, Bay City Consistory, Gideon’s International, and Farm Bureau County Board of Directors. He also taught in the Standish Public School system for six and one-half years.

Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Paul Jr. and wife Judy of Darien, Ill., Wayne and wife Susan of Barrington, Ill., Lynn and wife Beverly of Holt, and LeRoy and wife Donna of Seabrook, Texas; one brother, Wayne of Nashville; two sisters, Grace Tarbet and Mary Pennock, both of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Gladwin First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International or the First United Methodist Church. A Masonic service was held Tuesday evening at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin.

MARJORIE. (DERBYSHIRE) PENNOCK (28 SEPT. 1916 – 26 NOV 2009)

MARJORIE E. PENNOCK

Marjorie E. Pennock, age 93 of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines after a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 28, 1916 in Manton, the daughter of the late Edgar and Etta (Napier) Derbyshire. She graduated from Manton High School in 1934 and Michigan State College in 1939.

Marjorie married Paul Pennock on June 17, 1939 in Manton, and moved to Standish where she lived until they moved to Gladwin in 1960. She retired from teaching in the Beaverton Elementary Schools in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin, was a past member of the Violet Chapter #78 in Standish, and a current member of White Clover Chapter #84 in Gladwin of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2000; one grandson; two brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her children, Paul Jr. (Judy) Pennock of Dunedin, Florida, Wayne (Sue) Pennock of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Lynn (Bev) Pennock of Holt, and LeRoy (Donna) Pennock of Humble, Texas’ brother William Derbyshire of Aberdeen, Maryland’ 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin with Pastor David Snyder officiating and assisted by Father Mike Pennock, her grandson. Visitation was held on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at the Sisson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12/2/2009.

 

DAVID E. PERO (2 JULY 1949 - 2 JAN 1973)

 

MAN KILLED WHEN HIT BY CAR

 

   A 23 year-old Gladwin man was fatally injured early Tuesday morning when he was struck while walking on M-18 about three miles north of Meredith in Roscommon County. Houghton Lake State Police said David E. Pero, 23, was killed about 3:10 a.m. when he was struck by George A. Pete, 24, of Detroit. Officers said Pero was walking north in the southbound lane and was about a half mile from where his car was in the ditch. Pete said he attempted to miss the victim and lost control of his vehicle and went into the ditch where his car rolled, they said. He escaped injury. Pero was the first traffic fatality for Roscommon County in 1973. His obituary is on page 2. 01-03/1973 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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EDITH JANE (SHAW) PERO (1917 – 31 JULY 1994)

 

FRANCIS D. PERO (25 DEC 1912 - 12 JAN 1980)

 

Francis D. Pero, 67, of 301 Spring St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 12, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Sage Township on December 25, 1912, he had spent his lifetime here, Mr. Pero retired January 1, 1975, from Buick Motors in Flint. He was married to the former Edith Shaw on July 17, 1937, in Indiana.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 6 sons, Daniel of Vassar, Leo of Gladwin, Larry and Sidney of Clio and Ronald and Donald of Flint; 2 daughters, Linda Martin of Gladwin and Mrs. Ted (Cheryl) Belvin of Williamston; one brother, Russell of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Wyckoff of Gladwin; and 18 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1980 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

RUSSELL E. PERO (18 FEB 1910 - 12 JUNE 1980)

 

RUSSELL PERO

 

   Russell E. Pero, 70, of 2539 Ridge Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, June 12, at his home of a heart attack. Born in Sage Township on February 18, 1910, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Pero was a retired heavy equipment operator for Cooke Contracting of Detroit. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Operating Engineers AFL CIO 324, the Masonic Lodge and Gladwin I.O.O.F. Mr. Pero and former Mary Greer were married on December 22, 1948, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Keen of Flint; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Wykoff of Gladwin; and one grandson. A son, David, preceded him in death January 2, 1973. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-18/1980 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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VERA PERO (28 FEB 1923 - 2 APRIL 2005)

Vera Pero (Lamb, Stallings) 82, died April 2, 2005 in Mesa Az. following a short illness. She was born on February 28, 1923 to Lula and Frances Pero in Podunk. She married Theodore Lamb of Gladwin in July of 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents Lula (Pero) Clute and Frances Pero, sisters Edith (Pero) Edgar of Gladwin, and Irene (Pero) Elliott of Mt. Pleasant and stepson David Stallings.

She is survived by one daughter Shelby Hensley of Mesa, Arizona. One brother, Gordon Pero and wife Virginia of Flint. One granddaughter Debbie Pletzer and two great-granddaughters, Allison and Melissa of Hollister California. She is survived by stepdaughter Willajean Stallings. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Vera was a skilled machinist in Arizona for many years. She worked at Phoenix Spring co. and retired from Car-Graph in Tempe, Arizona in 1987. Vera was a member of the Elks Club, Mesa Arizona. She loved plants, crocheting, and to tinker and fix things. She regularly volunteered to help many friends and neighbors in need. She was deeply loved by her devoted daughter, granddaughter and Great-granddaughters who enjoyed her wit and wisdom of life. A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday August 7, 2005 at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

AMEL PETERS (28 DEC 1876 – 1 AUG 1940)

 

AMEL PETERS, HIGHWOOD DIES OF HEART ATTACK

 

   Amel Peters of Highwood, died at his home there Thursday of a heart attack. Amel Peters was born in Caseville, Michigan, December 28, 1876. On January 21, 1900 he was married to Helen Powell and to them were born four sons, Martin of Flint, Richard of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Carl of Alamosa, Colorado, and Robert of Chicago; two brothers, Perney and Fred, both of Bay City and five grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Sunday, August 4 at the home conducted by the Rev. Karl H Keefer. Interment was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-07/1940 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

DONALD J. PETERS (27 NOV 1927 - 19 MARCH 1960)

 

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FRED PETERS (30 JAN 1889 - 6 DEC 1918)

 

IDA MAE PETERS (1890 – 5 DEC 1957)

 

GARY ANDREW PETERS (6 SEP 1949 - 4 MAY 1971)

 

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RICHARD F. PETERS (21 MARCH 1904 - 31 OCT 1990)

 

ROBERT J. PETERS (15 MAY 1917 - 19 JULY 1990)

 

IRMA M. PHELPS (3 MARCH 1909 - 23 DEC 1999)

 

BETTY JUNE (LAWRENCE) PHILLIPS (30 JUNE 1930 - 26 OCT 2001)

Betty June Phillips, 71, of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center following a brief illness. Born June 30, 1930 in Lapeer, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (McCormick) Lawrence. She retired as a secretary for the Basco County Sheriff Department. She moved here from Florida in 1997.

Surviving are three daughters, JoAnn Robinson of Gladwin, Peggy Robinson of Hadley, and Rita and husband Bob DeLotte of Dade City, Fla.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one son-in-law, Donald Joseph of Columbiaville. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Julie Joseph; one sister; and two stepbrothers. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Withrow officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

ROBERT G. PHILLIPS (25 JUNE 1921 - 27 AUG 1995)

 

ROY CARL PHILLIPS (1917 - JUNE 1983)

 

AMY (HOYT) PICKERIN (1875 - MAY 1955)

 

JOHN PICKERIN (1881 - JAN 1962)

 

CLARENCE MANVILLE PIKE (29 MARCH 1891 - 3 JAN 1972)

 

Clarence M. Pike, 80, of Gladwin City, died Monday, January 3, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following an illness of several years. One of the county's well-known residents, he had spent his entire life here. Born March 28, 1891, he and the former Miss Eva Ammon were married December 10, 1912, in Gladwin. Mr. Pike started as a rural mail carrier out of the Gladwin post-office Jan. 14, 1918; retiring in 1957 after nearly 40 years on Route 3. He was also a barber and worked in the shop, now owned by his sons, after runnn the mail route each day, until his retirement.

   Surviving are his wife Eva; two sons, Arden and M. T., both of Gladwin; and one daughter, Mary Jennette Rose of Gladwin; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. C. E. Howe and Rev. F. E. Voller will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. The Hall Funeral Home is in charge of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

ESTHER VENICE (HOUSER) PIKE (8 JAN 1892 - 23 APRIL 1945)

 

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   Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. for Mrs. Esther Pike, 53, from the Reigle Funeral home, in Flint. Mrs. Pike died Monday, April 23 at Hurley Hospital. Rev. E. H. Longman officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery here in Gladwin. Interment services were held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Surviving are her husband, Fred; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Lovigueure of Detroit, Mrs. Marjorie McFadden of Flint, and Miss Joyce Pike; three sons, Frederick of Saginaw, Gerald at home, and Pfc. Manville of the U.S. Army, Florida; three brothers and sister of Pennslyvania, and two grandchildren. Gladwin Cunty Record dated 05-02/1945 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

FRED BAAB PIKE (8 DEC 1877 - 14 DEC 1955)

 

FRED PIKE BURIED HERE FRIDAY

 

   Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 16, in Flint for Fred B. Pike, 78, who died Dec. 14, at Hurley Hospital. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Pike was born in Ohio, December 8, 1877, and had lived in Flint since 1910. He was employed at Chevrolet Motor Division for 36 years, retiring in 1950. He was a member of Flint Lodge No. 23, F. & A. M.

   Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Percy Bates and Mrs. Alex Borowiak, of Flint, Mrs. Roy Higgs of Montrose; three sons, Frederick of Saginaw, Gerald of Flint, Manville of Glendale, Calif.; six grandchildren; one brother, Clarence, of Gladwin; four sisters, Mrs. Florence Wright of Saginaw, Mrs. Maude Rouse of Beulah, Mrs. Mary Chaves of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. June Beaver of Grand Rapids. Gladwin County Record dated 12-21/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

HARLENE STARR PIKE (21 SEP 1941 - 10 AUG 1963)

 

RITES HELD FOR CRASH VICTIM

 

   Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. for Harlene Starr Pike, 21, of Gladwin, who died of injuries in an automobile crash at Lakeview early Saturday. Officers reported the driver of the car in which she was riding made a u-turn on the highway and was struck broadside by another car that came over a hill. Other occupants of car were not seriously hurt, it was reported, Harlene died at the scene from a broken neck, officers said. The crash occurred on M-91 in Montcalm County, south of Lakeville at 2 a.m.

   Born in Gladwin September 21, 1941, she had spent her entire life here until a year ago when she went to Belding. She was employed in an auto parts factory in Lyons. Her survivors include a son, Kirk Douglas Morton; her parents, Arden Pike and Mrs. Ruth Clark, both of Gladwin; two brothers, Douglas and Gary Pike, Gladwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Prout of Rosebush.

   Burial was in Highland Cemetery following services at Miner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George K. Skene officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 08-14/1963 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

MANVILLE THOMAS PIKE (19 AUG 1851 - 17 MAY 1921)

 

Manville Thomas Pike died May 17, 1921, aged 69 years, 8 months and 28 days, as a result of injuries sustained while at work on the Masonic temple a week before when a stick of timber which he stood on end fell unexpectedly across his back, inflicting serious internal injuries. Mr. Pike had been a resident of Gladwin since 1886 and was well known throughout the county, particulary to member of the Masonic order, in which he was a zealous worker. He was made a Mason at Athens, Ohio, when 21 years of age, and was transferred to Gladwin lodge Aug. 26, 1890, being a pioneer of the craft in Gladwin, assisting in organization of Gladwin lodge F. and A. M. in 1890. of which he served as worshipful master seven terms.

   Through Mr. Pike's efforts Gladwin chapter R.A.M. was also organized in 1912, of which he was the first high priest, and was filling the position for the third term at the time of his death, having come to the rescue when the chapter was on the decline, and being instrumental in leaving it in a good healthy condition. He was also a member of White Clover chapter of the O.E.S. and had taken the Knight Templar degrees.

   As a patron of Masonry he was known far and wide for his proficiency in the work of the craft. Possessing a remarkable memory he was prepared to take any part of the ritualistic work, in which he took great pleasure. Besides he never shirked a fraternal duty or obligation. In his death the Masonic bodies of the city suffer an irreparable loss, and the community loses a good citizen. It is well said that he lost his life in the cause he loved so well.

   Manville Thomas Pike was born August 19, 1851, in Athens, Athens county, Ohio, and resided in Ohio until 1883 when he moved with his familty to Big Rapids, Mich., where he resided three years, and then to Gladwin county, where they had since resided.

   He was married March 8, 1874, to Amanda Jane Mingus, who survives him, with two sons and four daughters as follows: Mrs. Eben Wright of Butman, Fred Pike of Flint, Mrs. Edward Rouse of Traverse City, Mrs. Herbert Staffinger and Mrs. Ambrose Beaver of Detroit, and Clarence M. Pike of Gladwin. Two daughters, Mrs. Richard Smith and Carrie Mable Pike, have preceded him in death. Besides he leaves twenty-seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, also two sisters and two brothers, Miss Sophronia Pike and Mrs. Ida Belle Barkley of Oxford, Ohio, Granville Pike of Yakima, Wash., and Charles Pike of Auburn, Mich.

   Funeral services will be held at the home today at 2 p.m. under Masonic auspices. Gladwin County Record dated 05-19/1921 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

MERILYN JUNE (STOCK) CHICHESTER - PIKE (22 AUG 1928 - 5 FEB 1986)

 

BEAVERTON WOMAN DIES IN MOBILE HOME FIRE

 

   A 57-year-old Beaverton woman lost her life in a fire that swept throught her mobile home in the city of Beaverton last Wednesday afternoon. Marilyn June Pike, who lived on Lot 65 in the Lakeview Village Tailer Park at 385 W. Brown St., was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said she was overcome by smoke and an autospy report showed she died of smoke inhalation.

   Authorities said Mrs. Pike was home alone at the time of the fire. Her husband, Arden "Red" Pike, a partime barber in Beaverton, was at work. "From all indicationgs, it appears the fire was accidental," said Detective Brad Lower of the Sheriff's Department. "It's a real tragedy."

   Officials said the fire began in the livingroom area about 1:30 p.m. The manager of the trailer park, Douglas Baker, and two others who were living nearby, weret the first to arrive at the scene. They attempted to enter the mobile home, but were driven back by the smoke and flames. When firemen from the Beaverton Area Fire Department arrived, flames were shooting out of the livingroom window and the trailer was totally engulfed, said fire chief Don Schaffer.

   Firemen believe Mrs. Pike was on the couch and was awakened by the smoke alarm in the home. From evidence at the scene, she apparently was trying to fill a pan of water in the sink to extinguish the flames.  "We found the sauce pan in the sink and the cold water turned on." Schaffer said, "From the location where she was found and the amount of smoke she inhaled, we speculated she was trying to put the fire out."

   Detective Sgt. Jim Bush of the State Fire Marshall Division in Saginaw, was called in to investigate. Also assisting at the scene were the Gladwin State Police, Beaverton City Police and the Gladwin Emergency Medical Services of Midland Hospital.

   Investigators believe the fire originated in or behind the couch in the livingroom, but the cause has not been determined. The fire remains under investigation by the state fire marshall. Investigators were at the scene for more than 10 hours. The trailer and its contents were a total loss and there is some insurance, firemen said. The Pikes had lived in the mobile home about 8 years, Schaffer said.

   This is the first fire fatality in the county since four Beaverton brothers lost their lives when fire swept throught their Beaverton Township home March 16, 1984. Mrs. Pike's obituary is one page 2 of this section.

Gladwin County Record dated 2-12/1986 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

JUNE PIKE

 

   June Pike, 57, of 385 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died suddenly in a house fire Wednesday, Feb. 5. Born in Saginaw Aug. 22, 1928, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Beaverton O.E.S. No. 386 and a charter member of the Gladwin F.O.R. Auxiliary 3292. The former June Stock Chichester, she was married to Arden (Red) Pike in 1965 in Beaverton.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, David Chicester of Midland; one daughter, Mrs. Art (Penny) Stoike Jr. of Beaverton; 2 step-sons, Douglas Pike of New Lothrup and Gary Pike of Millington; 2 sisters, Mrs. Jean Smith and Mrs. Billie Tarzwell of Beaverton; and 8 grandchildren.

   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Aeron Davies officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

RUTH AMANDA PIKE (14 OCT 1909 - 3 JAN 1910)

 

   Ruth Amanda, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Pike, born Oct. 14, 1909, died suddenly Sunday night, of convulsions. Services were held at the house Tuesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. M. Jensen, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1910 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

GEORGE PLANTUS (1918 - ?)

 

LENA PLANTUS (1887 - OCT 1950)

 

MYRTLE V. PLANTUS (31 JULY 1903 - 2 NOV 1975)

 

Mrs. Myrtle V. Plantus, 72, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov. 2, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Birch Run on July 31, 1903, she came to Gladwin County in 1940 from Midland. She was married to George Plantus on Oct. 5, 1948, in Angola, Ind. and he survives.

   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Nick Plantus officiating and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-05/1975 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

PETER C. PLANTUS (1887 - MARCH 1952)

 

DONNA M. PLATT (1909 - MAY 2002)

 

DR. KENNETH H. PLATT (1903 - APRIL 1996)

 

AURELLA B. PLUDE (1854 - DEC 1936)

 

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. NELSON PLUDE

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Church of Sacred Heart for Mrs. Nelson Plude, Sr., conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Mrs. Plude died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ouillett, in Flint. She and her husband were among the pioneer settlers of Grout township settling there more than 50 years ago. She was 85 years old. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1936 Colum - 5 Page - 1

 

JOSEPH PLUDE (1881 - JAN 1910)

 

NELSON PLUDE (6 MAY 1844 - 20 SEP 1915)

 

   PLUDE---Nelson Plude, who departed this life Sept. 20, at his home in Grout township, was one of the first settlers of the county. He moved from Detroit to this county 41 years ago, and two years later brought and cleared the farm upon which he resided up to the time of his death.

   Mr. Plude saw Gladwin county transformed from a lumbering region to a fine agricultural community, and was one to bear the brunt of hardships of pioneer life when the outlook was not so bright as now for the future of the county. He witnessed the coming of the railroad and all modern conveniences with which the age is favored, and from the forest hewed out a good home for his later years.

   He was born May 6, 1844, in Canada, and lived to the advanced age of 71 years, 4 months and 14 days. His wife and nine children survive him, also two sisters, Mrs.Page of Ludington and Mrs. Bertrand of Bay City. Mr. Plude served his country in the Civil war, and was prominent in G.A.R. gatherings. Funeral services were held at the church of Sacred Heart. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1915 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

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TILLIE PLUDE (1871 - 1919)

 

MARIE POBANZ (25 JULY 1908 - 31 MARCH 2005)

Marie Pobanz, 96, of Gladwin, passed away March 31, 2005 at the Mid Michigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Marie was born July 25, 1908 in Clare County to John and Mary Quinn McDonald. She married Howard Pobanz on Sept. 14, 1957 in Detroit. They came to Gladwin in 1962. Howard passed away in March 1992.

She was well known for her making of Christmas wreaths and garlands during the Christmas season. Entombment was made in the Highland Mausoleum. Sisson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

WILLIAM R. POBUR (2 DEC 1917 - 30 OCT 1975)

 

William R. Pobur, 58, of 506 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Midland Hospital after an illness of two years. Born in Detroit on December 2, 1917, he came to Gladwin County in June 1969. Mr. Pobur was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Detroit. He was a service station mechanic and was employed at Gust's Standard Service in Gladwin. Mr. Pobur and the former Betty Stenstrom were married on Jan. 22, 1950, in Detroit.

   Surviving include his wife, Betty; his mother, Mrs. Jennie Pobur of Westland; one son, Daniel of Farmington; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Hauck of Gladwin and Mrs. Mildred Marcotte of Wolverine; and one granddaughter. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-05/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

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DARL FREDERICK POCHERT (20 JULY 1897 - 3 AUG 1955)

 

DARL POCHERT DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE

 

   Darl Frederick Pochert, 58, Gladwin druggist, passed away very suddenly at his home on Bowery Avenue at 3:30 o'clock this morning. Mr. Pochert had been ill for the past 10 weeks with a heart ailment, but his condition seemed to be improving and he was planning to resume light duties at his store. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Scott, of St. Louis, former Methodist minister here, will officiate and burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery, Lapeer.

   Mr. Pochert was bron July 20, 1897, in AuSable, Mich. The family left AuSable, after the big forest fire destroyed the towns, and settled in Detroit. Darl graduated from Eastern Highl School and Warner Pharmacy College, Sandusky. He was married to Lillian Elsie Pelton June 25, 1923, in Detroit. Eighteen years ago, they came to Gladwin and he opened his drug store.

   A veteran of World War I, he served with the United States Navy. He was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Lillian; one daughter, Carole, at home; a brother, Dr. R. C. Pochert, of Owosso; three sisters, Mrs. Norma Bastien of Germany; Mrs. Ruth Ford, Pontiac; and Mrs. Betty Bell, Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 08-03/1955 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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LILLIAN E. POCHERT (1897 - 1955)

 

RICHARD C. PORTER (22 JAN 1935 - 9 NOV 1973)

 

Richard C. Porter, 38, of 4225 Kerswill Road, Gladwin, died Friday, November 9, at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, following a short illness. Born in Gladwin, January 22, 1935, he was the son of Marvin Porter and the late Doris Parker Porter. He and the former Miss Joan Jeska, of Beaverton, were married November 14, 1964, in Tennessee. They lived in Gladwin until 1967 when they moved to Bluffton, N.C., returning to Gladwin in May of this year. He was employed by Porter & Taylor Construction.

   Survivors are his wife, Joan; father, Marvin; 7 brothers, Lloyd of Wayne, William of Oil City, Ronald and James of Gladwin, Gerald of Detroit, Roger of Mt. Pleasant, and Larry of Durand; 4 sisters, Mrs. Katherine Wheeler and Mrs. Shirley Clayton of Gladwin, Mrs. Inez Walton of Beaverton, and Mrs. Carolyn Clore of Durand; 2 half-brothers, Marvin and Charles of Gladwin; and a half-sister, Michelle of Gladwin.

   Services are today (Wednesday) at 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Fr. Fred Kawka officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-14/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

LOIS E. POTTER (28 APRIL 1934 - 21 SEP 1999) 

 

MARIETTA POTTER (? - 5 JULY 1970)

 

DALE C. POVEY (6 NOV 1960 - 10 MAY 1996)

 

Dale C. Povey, 35, of Gladwin, died Friday, May 10, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center -  Gladwin following a short illness. Born Nov. 6, 1960 in Pontiac, he had been employed by Schnieder Trucking in Saginaw. Mr. Povey was a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church. He married the former Brenda Beaver Aug. 22, 1980 in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Leslie Povey of Gladwin; one son, Travis Povey of Gladwin; his mother, Patricia Povey of Gladwin; one sister, Mary Blanchard of Kentwood; 3 brothers, Mark of California, Tim of Harrison and Del of Gladwin; and one sister, Kathy Povey of New York. He was preceded in death by his father, John Povey and one brother, Mike Povey.

   Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor John McCullough Jr. officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-15/1996 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

PATRICIA E. POVEY (16 APRIL 1931 - 19 AUG 2000)

Patricia E. Povey, 69, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City following a short illness. Born April 16, 1931 in Waupaun, Wisc., she lived in Gladwin County since 1969 and previously lived in Pontiac.

Patricia (Davies) married John Povey. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a social worker for the State of Michigan. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin and was a swap shop announcer for WGDN radio, Gladwin.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary and husband Barry Miedema of Grand Rapids and Kathy Povey of Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Mark of California, Tim of Dodge City, and Del of Grayling; one brother, Earl and wife Bonnie Davies of Fond du lac, Wis.; one sister, Mary Guerndet of Hartford, Wis.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Dale in 1996 and Mike in 1974. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin, with Rev. Father Patrick Jankowiak of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiating. A scripture service was held at 7 p.m. Monday. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.

IRIS F. ""ROMER" POWELL (21 OCT 1926 13 AUG 1997)

FRED POWELL (1863 - DEC 1930)

NELLIE POWELL (1865 - 1945)

JOHN B. POWELL (1829 - MARCH 1913)

WILLIAM H. POWELL (? - ?)

 

ELROY "PAT" POWLEY (16 MARCH 1901 - 17 FEB 1990)

 

Elroy T. (Pat) Powley, 88, of 440 Beech St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 1990, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, March 16, 1901, he had spent most of his life in the county. Mr. Powley joined the City of Detroit Police Department in 1925 and retired in 1946 after 21 years. He returned to Gladwin County and farmed in Gladwin Township until retiring in 1972. Mr. Powley was a member of the Wagarville United Methodist Church, the Golden Agers Senior Citizens Club and the Retired Detroit Police Officers Association. Mr. Powley and the former Zelma Foor were married, April 28, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio. She preceded him in death Oct. 13, 1988.

   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Patricia) Moon of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Cassie Peters of Gladwin and Mrs. Gladys Gauvin of California; 3 grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Powley, May 17, 1977, and two brothers, Don and Frank.

   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wagarville church. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1990 Column - 5 Page - 2  

 

JEAN E. POWLEY (9 MARCH 1932 - 17 MAY 1977)

 

Miss Jean E. Powley, 45, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 17, following a long illness. Born in Detroit on March 9, 1932, she was never married. Surviving are her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Elroy (Pat) Powley of Gladwin; and one sister, Mrs. Roger (Patricia) Moon, also of Gladwin. Services were held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ZELMA EDITH (FOOR) POWLEY (8 MAY 1904 - 13 OCT 1988)

 

Zelma Edith Powley, 84, of 440 W. Beech St., Gladwin, died Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Midland Hospital Center, after a short illness. Born in Napoleon, Ohio, May 8, 1904, she moved to Gladwin County about 1910. She graduated from Gladwin High School, Gladwin County Normal and Central Michigan University. She taught school until moving to Detroit in 1920. She returned to Gladwin County in 1946 and resumed teaching. Mrs. Powley taught school at N.E. McClure, McClure White Brick, Amble, Harrison and Gladwin Elementary and Intermediate Schools. She was a member of the Wagerville United Methodist Church for 68 years, the McClure Circle, the Gladwin Chapter of Retired School Personnel and the Golden Agers Senior Citizens Club. The former Zelma Foor, she was married to Elroy Powley, April 28, 1920, in Ohio.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Patricia) Moon of Gladwin; and 3 grandchildren. A daughter, Jean, 2 sisters, Mary Foor and Winnie Klein and 6 brothers, Francis, Alva, Melvin, Arthur, Norman and Ernest preceded her in death.

   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Jensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wagarville church. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

FRANK A. PRIEST (12 OCT 1930 - 7 MARCH 2000)

 

Frank A. Priest, 69, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at home following a short illness. Born Oct. 12, 1930 in Beaverton, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Frank married Marjorie Goodboo, Sept. 26, 1962 in Tifton, Ga. She preceded him in death Sept. 14, 1983. He was retired as a heavy equipment operator, working for Beourdow Trucking in Saginaw. He enjoyed gardening, growing roses, outdoor work, and having visitors. Frank also enjoyed coffee klatches with the “gang” and working on tractors.

 

Surviving are three brothers, Lawrence and wife Lillian and Neal and wife Lorraine, all of Beaverton, and Roger and wife Pauline of Gladwin; four sisters, Carol Ann and husband Terry Pratt of Gladwin, Vera Jean Zimmerman of Durango, Colo., Linda Rodabaugh of Brooklyn, and Lucille Slingerland of Clark Lake; special friends, Judy Wolfgang, Bud George, and George Villareal, all of Beaverton; many other friends; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene in Beaverton with Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice.

 

MARJORIE M. (DENNINGS) GOODBOO- PRIEST (22 JULY 1917 - 14 SEP 1983)

 

Marjorie M. Priest, 66, of 3101 S. M-18, Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 14, at her home of a heart attack. Born in Gladwin on July 22, 1917, she lived in Saginaw and moved back to Gladwin County 13 years ago. She was a cosmotologist in Saginaw and a member of the Gladwin Rebekah Lodge and the Beaverton United Methodist Church. The former Marjorie Dennings, she was married to Frank Priest September 26, 1962, in Tiffon, Ga.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Laurence Goodboo of California and Terry Goodboo of Ohio; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nila Kingsbury of Lake and Mrs. Beryl Porter of El Paso, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-21/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

BELLE WADE PRINDLE (1856 - JULY 1927)

 

FRANK L. PRINDLE (1846 - 1936)

 

RONALD A. "RON" PRZYSTAS (16 MARCH 1958 - 13 NOV 1996)

 

ALTON J. PSENSKI (22 JUNE 1930 - 20 OCT 1986)

 

Alton J. Psenski, 56, of Florida and formerly of Gladwin, died in Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital Monday, Oct. 20, after a short illness. Born in Averill June 22, 1930, he lived in Gladwin County from 1951 to 1975. He was a plant supervisor for Orange Packing Plant in Florida.

   Surviving are 3 sons, Brian of Alpena, Sgt. Michael of Cherry Pt., N.C. and David of Clare; 3 daughters, ViAnne Entriken of Davison, Nancy Howell of Gladwin and Kelly Woods of Clare; one sister, Joyce Root of Hope; and 8 grandchildren.

   Rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Chaplain Joseph White will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

T SGT US MARINE CORP KOREA

 

JAMES ARTHUR PUMFREY (18 NOV 1916 - 31 AUG 1964)

 

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN FLINT

 

   James A. Pumfrey, 47, of 802 Copeman, Flint, died August 31 in Hurley Hospital after a long illness. Born in Roscommon County on November 18, 1916, he was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Pumfrey lived in Gladwin County from 1935 to 1948, when he moved to Flint. He was a self employed painter.

   Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James Blasdell, of Lapeer and Mrs. Charles Bradley, of Flint; two sons, Ronald and Michael, both of Flint; two sisters, Josphine Woodring, Flint, and Mrs. Frank Howell, of Detroit; and one brother, William, of Minnesota.

   Services will be held Thursday morning at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1964 Column - 7 Page - 2

 

MI PFC ENGR WWII

 

CLEON C. PUTMAN (18 DEC 1895 - 20 SEP 1956)

 

SERVICES WERE HELD SUNDAY

 

   Cleon C. Putman, 61, passed away September 20, after an illness of six months at the Dubey Nursing Home in Gladwin. Mr. Putman was born December 18, 1895 in Battle Creek, the son of Alvin and Lettie Newbury. A veteran of WWI, he was not married. Surviving are his sisters, Mrs. Lois Buck and Mrs. Jessie Ray of Gladwin. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. James W. Dempsey officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated Column - 5 Page - 2

 

WWI

 

WILLIAM R. PUTMAN (11 MARCH 1921 - 2 SEP 1986)

 

MYRTLE R. PYKE (1921 - 1999)

 

WILLIAM H. PYKE (28 FEB 1913 – 17 NOV 1978)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- November 22, 1978

William H. Pyke, 65, of 808 Deer St., Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 17, at the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gaylord on February 28, 1913, he came to Gladwin County 40 years ago. Mr. Pyke was retired from Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. He was married to the former Myrtle Thorington on July 14, 1940, in Gladwin.
Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. LeRoy (Alice) Grant of Beaverton, Mrs. Laura VanBuskirk and Mrs. Walter (Virginia) Farling of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Goodwin of Gladwin and Mrs. Clara Sirrine of Midland; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. William Stevens officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-22/1978.

 

 

 

Q'S

 

ANTOINETTE MARY QUINN (1890 - AUG 1959)

 

CHARLES C. QUINN (1886 - 1932)

 

JOHN "JACK" QUINN (1881 - 11 JUNE 1953)

 

DIES SUDDENLY IN DETROIT

 

   Jack Quinn, 71, died suddenly on Thursday evening in Detroit. Funeral services were held on Monday morning from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Fr. George Artman officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Quinn was born in Doyle, Ireland, in 1881 and has made his home in Gladwin for the past five years. He was a World War I veteran of the 20th engineers and served overseas: also a member of the Gladwin VFW 3731 Post.

   Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mary Gale, of Detroit, and seven nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Martin and Charles Quinn, of Gladwin, two sisters, Mrs. Kate Dugan of Gladwin and Mrs. Victoria Hofvines of Buffalo, N. Y., are deceased. Pallbearers were Eldon Capling, Owen Grandy, Albert Sampson, Donald Richardson, John Thorington and Norman Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1953 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

PVT US ARMY WWI

 

WILBUR FRANCIS QUINN (1912 - OCT 1977)

 

R'S

 

GEORGE RABB (1882 - 1920)

 

MARY RABB (1891 - JULY 1965)

 

PAULINE RUSSELL RAESE (1898 - 1978)

 

MARY RAPTOSH (1918 - 2000)

 

PAUL RAPTOSH (1916 - 1975)

 

DOROTHY RAY (1921 - 1999)

 

JAMES EDWARD "ED" RAY (1888 - 1972)

 

JESSIE P. RAY (1899 - MAY 1977)

 

LEO RAY (1920 - 1990)

 

MELVIN RAY (1906 - 1917)

 

AGNES (CAMERON) RAYMOND (9 MARCH 1884 - 15 JAN 1937)

 

MRS. CHARLES RAYMOND DIES IN CHICAGO, FRIDAY

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, January 19, at the home of Alex Cameron in Grout township at 10 o'clock and at the Gladwin Methodist church at 10:30 for Mrs. Agnes Raymond, conducted by Rev. Grant L. Jordan. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Agnes Cameron was born March 9, 1884, in St. Clair county, and was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs Alex Cameron. In 1901 she came with her parents to Gladwin county, who located on their present farm in Grout township. In 1904 she married Charles Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond made their home in Grout township until a few years ago when they moved to Chicago, where she died suddenly Friday morning, January 15, 1937.

   Surviving her are her husband, Charles Raymond, six sons and three daughters, Leo and Lawrence of Gladwin, Walter and Gilbert of Detroit, Lewis, Fred, Irene, Doris and Mabel, all at home; her father, Alex Cameron, one sister, Alice in Flint, and nine brothers. Gladwin County Record dated 01-20/1937 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

ALMIRA RAYMOND (1832 - NOV 1924)

 

CHARLES W. RAYMOND (26 JUNE 1871 - 13 JAN 1957)

 

SERVICES TODAY FOR CHARLES RAYMOND

 

   Charles Raymond, 86, former resident of Gladwin County now residing in Algonac, died at Mercy Hospital in Port Huron on January 13. Mr. Raymond was born on June 26, 1871 in Canada, the son of Eleanor and John Raymond and had lived in Chicago for 25 years before coming to Gladwin County. He was married to the former Agnes Cameron who preceded him in death in 1937.

   Surviving are four sons, Gilbert of Detroit, Lewis of San Diego, Calif., Leo of Gladwin and Fred of Algonac; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Parker, Mrs. Mable Jones and Mrs. Irene Myers of Algonac; and two sisters. Two sons, Walter and Lawrence, are deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1957 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

DELVIN N. C. RAYMOND (1912 - MARCH 1993)

 

GILBERT W. RAYMOND (1907 - FEB 1981)

 

HARRIET I. (DENNINGS) RAYMOND (27 NOV 1890 - 20 APRIL 1985)

 

Harriet I. Raymond, 94, of Gladwin, died Saturday, April 20, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Defiance County, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1890, she had spent most of her life here. The former Harriet Dennings, she was married to Shirley Dare Raymond June 19, 1909, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Aug. 23, 1949.

   Surviving are 2 daughters, Naomi Beier of Saginaw and Alice Schmidt of Gladwin; 4 sons, Howard of Houghton Lake, LaVerne of Traverse City, Wilbur of Gladwin and Russsell of Midland; 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; and 18 great great grandchildren. Two sons, Carl and Donald, also preceded her in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-24/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

HELEN I. RAYMOND (1914 - JAN 1997)

 

JOHN A. RAYMOND, SR (1831 - JUNE 1919)

 

LAVERNE G. "JIGGS" RAYMOND (21 AUG 1918 - 21 MARCH 2004)

 

LAWRENCE N. RAYMOND (? - APRIL 1956)

 

LEWIS DELVIN RAYMOND (1924 - NOV 1988)

 

SHIRLEY DARE RAYMOND (1 MARCH 1886 - 23 AUG 1949)

 

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR SHIRLEY RAYMOND

 

   Funeral services for Shirley Dare Raymond, 63, will be held Friday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Mr. Raymond passed away at his home on Tuesday evening after serious illness for the past eight months. He was born in Hope township on March 1, 1886, and was a lifetime resident of Gladwin county. He was married to Miss Harriet Dennings on June 19, 1909.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by six sons, Carl, Howard, and Wilbur, of Gladwin, Donald, of Saginaw, and Russell, of Lapeer; two daughters, Naomi Schmidt, of Saginaw, and Alice Marie Schmidt, of Gladwin; one sister, Hazel Libby, of Sacramento, California; one brother, Louis Raymond, of Linden; also 12 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 08-24/1949 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

ANTHONY REAUME (1856 - APRIL 1927)

 

JULIA REAUME (1864 - 1935)

 

HARRY REDMAN (14 JAN 1897 - 15 JUNE 1964)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO HARRY REDMAN

 

   Harry Redman, 67, died Monday following an illness of five years. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Roberts of Harrison, officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.

   Mr. Redman had been a resident of Gladwin since 1927 and worked at his trade of an auto bumper and painter until illness forced his retirement five years ago. He was born January 14, 1897, in Wheeler, and was married to the former Miss Gladys Totten June 21, 1917, in St. Louis.

   Survivors are his wife, Gladys; four sons, Robert and Michael, of Gladwin, William of Clio, and Larry of Hope; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Baker of Big Rapids, Mrs. Shirley Van Syckle, Greenville, and Mrs. Barbara Weaver, of Gladwin; 20 grandchildren; three brothers, James of Flint, Oscar of Lansing, and Perl of Wheeler; one sister, Mrs. Olie Kennedy of Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1964 Columnn - 4 Page - 1

 

ROBERT L. REDMAN (15 OCT 1918 - 26 JULY 2000)

Robert L. Redman, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in St. Louis on Oct. 15, 1918 to the late Harry and Gladys (Totten) Redman. He lived in Gladwin all his life and was retired from Flynn Lumber after 45 years of service.

He is survived by one brother, Michael (Bonnie) Redman of Gladwin; three sisters, Barbara Weaver of Gladwin, Betty (Steve) Baker of Big Rapids, and Shirley (Howard) VanSyckle of Greenville; two sisters-in-law, Maysell Redman of Gladwin and Doreen Redman of Beaverton. He was predeceased by two brothers, William and Larry Redman, and his brother-in-law George Weaver.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 28, 200 with the Rev. Donald Roberts presiding. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

PETER REESE (1828 - 1910)

BERMAN A. REID (26 SEP 1919 - 29 JULY 2001)

Berman A. Reid, 81, of Gladwin, died Sunday, July 29, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a lengthy illness. Born Sept. 26, 1919 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late Orla and Della (Lemon) Reid. Berman married the former Lucile Ballard, Oct. 13, 1946 in Gladwin. He farmed all of his life in Gladwin. He attended the First United Methodist Church and served on the Sage Township board for a number of years. Berman was an avid baseball player and loved to hunt and fish.

Besides his wife he is survived by his children and their families, Linda (Dave) Crawford of Gladwin and their children, Scott and Todd Crawford, Al (Gayle) Reid of Gladwin and their children, Michaelle and Justin Reid, Josh (Marilyn) Reid and their children, Jilaine, Ryan and Morgan, Rod (Linda) Reid of Mt. Pleasant and their children, Adam (Katie) Reid, Trevor (Jody) Reid and Dan, and Amy and Jeff Reid; two sisters, Ruby Woods of Elk Rapids and Alberta Mielke of Clinton Township; and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Reid of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys and Ersel Reid; and two brothers, Duane and Logan.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home today (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the First United Methodist Church.

DELLA REID (1884 - FEB 1977)

 

GLADYS M. REID (1907 - JULY 1999)

 

JANE INA REID (1906 - 2001)

 

JOHN M. REID (9 MAY 1906 - 23 NOV 1977)

 

John M. Reid, 71, of 231 Max St., Wooden Shoe Village, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 23, while shoveling snow. Born in Hamilton, Scotland, on May 9, 1906, he came to the United States in 1928 and worked for Ford Motor Co. at the Rouge Plant for 40 years as a hi-lo truck driver. Following his retirement in 1968, he moved to Gladwin County. Mr. Reid was married to the former Jane McTavish on March 4, 1927, in Hamilton, Scotland.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Jane) Paull of Gladwin and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Stallwood of Redford; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nellie Lebeque of Detroit, Mrs. Isabelle Green of Keego Harbor and Mrs. Jean Chesner of Westland; 2 brothers, Charles of Florida and James of Southfield; 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Winston Decker will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

Gladwin (Nov. 29, 1977)

 

Mr. Reid 71, died Monday in the Gladwin Area Hospital.  Services will be Thursday at 1pm at the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery.  He was born March 9, 1906 in Hamilton, Scotland, and came to the U.S. in 1928.  He lived in Gladwin County in 1968.  Survivors include his widow, Jane; and two daughters.

 

M. LUCILE REID (1926 - ?)

 

ORLA REID (1879 - JAN 1968)

 

DALE A. REIGLE (1915 - 1987)

 

ELEANORA REIGLE (1922 - ?)

 

FLORENCE E. (MARDLIN) REIGLE (08 MAY 1884 - 10 JAN 1974)

 

Florence E. Reigle, 89, of Flint, passed away Thursday, January 10, at Flint St. Joseph Hospital, following a brief illness. The former Florence Mardlin was born in Sanilac County May 8, 1884, and came to Gladwin County in 1887 with her parents. She was married to Frank C. Reigle August 16, 1903 in Gladwin. They moved to Flint in 192, returning to their Gladwin farm in 1930. They went back to Flint 16 years ago because of advancing years. Mr. Reigle died July 24, 1972. Mrs. Reigle was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Women, and a member of the Gleaners Lodge.

   Surviving are 4 sons, John and Dale of Flint, Charles of New Symrna Beach, Fla., and Lewis of Midland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Claude (Alice) Hanley and Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Myers of Flint; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ewald (Bertha) Voigt of Gladwin, and Mrs. Elbert (Mabel) Mills of Clearwater, Fla.; 9 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Gladwin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. A memorial service was held Sunday evening at Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

FRANK C. REIGLE (19 DEC 1880 - 24 JULY 1972)

 

Frank C. Reigle, 91, of Flint, died Monday, July 24, at Genesee Memorial Hospital following a months illness. Born in Lindsey, Ohio, December 19, 1880, Mr. Reigle came to Gladwin County with his parents when he was five years old. As a young man, he worked in the woods as a lumberman and later farmed for many years until his retirement. He and the former Florence Mardlin were married August 16, 1903, in Gladwin. They went to Flint several years ago because of advancing years. Mr. and Mrs. Reigle were members of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church.

   Survivors, besides his wife Florence, are four sons, John J. and Dale A., both of Flint, Charles F. of Tawas, and Lewis W. of Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Claude (Alice) Hanley and Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Myers, both of Flint; nine grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday at 3:00 at the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, and Mr. Reigle will lie in state from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Byron Hatch will officiate at the services and interment will be in Highland Cemetery. A prayer service will be held at the Reigle Funeral Home, Flint, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. It has been requested that memorials to Mr. Reigle be given to the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 07-26/1972 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ELLEN REINHARDT (? - ?)

 

ERNEST C. REINHARDT (? - ?)

 

JAMES ITHEMAR REINHARDT (1 DEC 1924 - 15 AUG 1925)

 

James Ithemar Reinhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Reinhardt, was born Dec. 1, 1924, and departed this life August 15, 1925, of erysrpelas, aged eight months and 15 days. Funeral services were Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, at the house at 2 p.m. and at the Methodist Epsicopal church at 2:30. The body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery.

   Rev. Stanley Thayer of Gladwin preached the funeral sermon. There is left to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Reinhardt, five sisters, Faye, Alma, Grace, Martha and Marjorie, and four brothers, Fern, Ernest, Melancthon and Clarence, one grandparent, Jacob Mattis, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record dated 08-20/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4

 

ANNA ELIZABETH (KRAMER) REITHEL (31 MAY 1873 - 1 JULY 1960)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. REITHEL

 

   Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Reithel, 87, passed away on July 1 after a short illness. Mrs. Reithel was born in Hamburg, Germany, May 31, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kramer. Her marriage to Frederick Reithel took place Nov. 20, 1893 at Sebewaing and they came to Gladwin county from Pigeon early in the 1900's.

   She and her husand operated the store and post office at Oberlin for many years. Mr. Reithel passed away in December, 1943. Mrs. Reithel was a charter member of the Zion Lutheran Church.

   Survivors include four sons, John of Mt. Clemens, Edward and William of Gladwin, and Frederick of Hope; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Livezey of Detroit and Mrs. Edna Greer of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Emma Bauer of Sebewaing; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held from the Zion Lutheran Church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with the Rev. William J. Hassold officiating. The Rev. George P. Hildner of Hosanna Tabor Lutheran Church of Detroit, former pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church, was in charge of the commital service at Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-06/1960 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

BABY REITHEL (? - 10 MAY 1949)

 

EDWARD C. REITHEL (1899 - SEP 1967)

 

FREDERICK J. REITHEL (1866 - DEC 1943)

 

VERNA C. REITHEL (23 OCT 1913 - 31 MARCH 2004)

 

WILLIAM F. REITHEL (1905 - NOV 1976)

 

WALTER J. REMER (17 JUNE 1931 - 22 DEC 1987)

 

Walter J. Remer, 56, of 4524 Nipigon Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 22, at his home. He was born in Saginaw June 17, 1931, and moved to Gladwin County in 1970, from Flat Rock. Mr. Remer was co-owner of the Remer Insurance Agency in Flat Rock and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Valley of Detroit.

   Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ethel Remer of Gladwin; one brother, Roger of Flat Rock; and several nieces and nephews. His father, Walter, died Dec. 2, 1985. Rites were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen officiated and burial was in the Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be give to the Gladwin Area Hospital Love Light Tree.

   Rites were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Mark Dickerson and the Rev. Arthur Munger officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-30/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DR. PAUL A. RHOADES (9 SEP 1921 - 6 JULY 2001)

Dr. Paul A. Rhoades, 79, of Mason, died Friday, July 6, 2001 at home following a short illness. Born Sept. 9, 1921 in West Unity, Ohio, he was the son of Rev. E.F. and Alice (Ridgeway) Rhoades. He lived in Ingham County the last seven years and previously lived in Gladwin. Paul married Rosa (Szilagyi), May 11, 1940 in Scottville. He graduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1952 and practiced in Gladwin for 42 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army.

Dr. Rhoades was a charter member of the Gladwin Development Corp.; served several years on the Gladwin School Board and was president for three years; was a founding chairman of Mid Michigan Community College, and continued as chairman until he retired in 1978 and then continued as chairman emeritus. He was a member and past president of the Gladwin Rotary Club; lifetime member of the Gladwin Masons; member of the VFW Post 7303; member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; and a member of the Greenwood Hunting Club.

Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Ronald and wife Jeanne of Mason; one granddaughter, Deborah Sterzik of Traverse City; one grandson, Jeffrey and wife Lisa Rhoades of Coldwater; three great-grandsons, Bill Sterzik of Traverse City, and Scott and Luke Rhoades, both of Coldwater; two brothers, Von and wife Joan of Smithfield, N.C., and Ford of Bryan, Ohio; two sisters, Ruth Ann and husband Jim King of Bellevue, and Noami Watson of Nashville; and one brother-in-law, Dale Conklin of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Sharp in 1989; one sister, Bernice Conklin; one brother, Edgar; one granddaughter, Donna Thorington; and one grandson, Matthew Rhoades.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Gladwin with Rev. Mary Jo Schuetz, Rev. Father T. Edward Bennett, and Rev. Father Bill Erickson officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid Michigan Community College scholarship fund. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARY E. RICE (ABT. 1842 - 5 APRIL 1891)

 

VIVIAN M. RICE (1915 - 1984)

 

WILLIAM RICE (? - ?)

 

BETTY RICHARDSON (14 JULY 1933 - 9 NOV 1971)

WESLEY WAYNE RICHARDSON (1967 - 9 NOV 1971)

LINDA LU RICHARDSON (1968 - 9 NOV 1971)

 

   Mrs. Betty L. Richardson, 38, and two children, Linda Lu, 3, and Wesley Wayne, 4, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Clare Ostepathic Hospital of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The former Betty Newman, she was born on July 14, 1933, in Gladwin. She was married to Edward Richardson in Gladwin.

   Mrs. Richardson and her two children are survived by their husband and father, Edward J.; her father, Charles Newman, Sr., of Gladwin; three daughters, Cheryl, Mary Lu and Trudy, at home; five sons, Harold and Jerry, at home, Keith, Kenneth and Steven Anderson, of Harrison; five step-children, Mrs. Sharon Fancon, Renee, Denise, David and Kyle Richardson, all of Clare; their grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Warrner Richardson, of Claree; two brothers, Charles Newman Jr. and John Newman, of Gladwin; and three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Breault and Mrs. Jessie Wade, of Gladwin and Mrs. Rose Sprague, of Harrison.

   Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

MINNIE (EDICK) JACOBS - RICHARDSON (19 JAN 1881 - 2 JAN 1965)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR EX-RESIDENT

 

   Mrs. Minnie Jacobs Richardson, 83, died in Detroit Saturday following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on Jan. 19, 1881, she was the daughter of the lated Mr. and Mrs. Edward Edick. She was married to Oliver H. Jacobs in 1901 in Gladwin and they moved to Detroit where she made her home for the rest of her life. Mr. Jacobs died in 1922. In 1925 she was married to Christopher Richardson in Detroit and he preceded her in death in 1956.

   Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Wanda Muma, of Gladwin, Mrs. Martha Fielder, of Tawas City, and Mrs. Villa Hughes and Mrs. Willa Jones, of Detroit; a brother Darrell Edick, of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Three daughters preceded her in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Miner Chapel. Elder Willard Pendleton officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1965 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

LAVERN (DAVIS) SHELL - RICHMOND (25 MARCH 1916 - 22 NOV 1985)

 

LaVern (Shell) Richmond, 69, of Midland, died Friday, Nov. 22, in the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born at Chappel Dam March 25, 1916, she moved to Midland County in March 1969 from Gladwin. She was a member of the Gladwin F.O.E. Auxiliary 3292. Th former LaVern Davis, she was married to Allan Richmond May 30, 1962, in Dallas, Texas.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Dale Shell of Commerce Lake; one daughter, Mrs. George (Virginia) Lugwif of Foley, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A brother, Glenn Davis, preceded her in death. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

JOSHUA RIDDICK (1868 - 1934)

 

MRS. JOSHUA RIDDICK (1870 - 1922)

 

 

GUY W. RIDLEY (13 NOV 1900 – 13 APR 1984)

 

(Midland Daily News, Apr. 14 1984)

 

Guy W. Ridley, 83, of Gladwin, died Friday, April 13, 1984, at Gladwin Area Hospital.

 

He was born in Attica, Mich., on Nov. 13, 1900. He moved to Gladwin in 1929. He married the former Avis Smith on Nov. 20, 1920, in Lapeer. He spent most of his working life as a lifestock dealer.

 

Mr. Ridley is survived by his wife, Avis; sons, William Ridley of Gladwin and Thomas Ridley of Navhato, Calif.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

 

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin, with the Rev. Jerry Locher officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7p.m. today.

 

 

J. WILSON RINEHART (10 MARCH 1906 - 18 MARCH 2001)

J. Wilson Rinehart, 95, of Gladwin, died Sunday, March 18, 2001 at Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw following a short illness. Born March 10, 1906, in Gladwin, he was the son of Alvin and Ada (Cummings) Rhinehardt. He lived in Gladwin County since 1972 and previously lived in Harrison. J. Wilson married Grace (Schierer), May 13, 1933. He was a teacher at Harrison High School, then began teaching at Gladwin High School, retiring from there in 1972. He was a member of the Gladwin Niters Camping Club and the Golden Agers of Gladwin. Besides his wife he is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Ivalou Bowen and Emaline Andricks.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with his nephew, Ken Lerzak, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin.

MILDRED H. RITCHIE (1907 - 1985)

NELLIE? RITCHIE (1866 - 19__)

 

VERN E. RITCHIE (1912 - MARCH 1985)

 

WILLIAM C. RITCHIE (? - OCT 1991)

 

ARLENE M. RIVERS (1916 - ?)

 

STANLEY C. RIVERS (1904 - JAN 1975)

 

MARY C. ROBB (1 JULY 1851 - 18 JAN 1924)

 

Miss Mary C. Robb died Jan. 18, 1924, at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Emaline Harvey, in Butman township. She was aged 72 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 20, at the home, conducted by Rev. A. S. Bruff, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-24/1924 Column - 6 Page - 4

 

BERNARD DEWITT ROBBINS (25 JULY 1893 - 1 JUNE 1945)

 

DR. ROBBINS DIES SUDDENLY HERE

 

   News of the death of Bernard DeWitt Robbins, well-known local figure, Friday, June 1 at 4:15 p.m. shocked the community. Dr. Robbins died of a heart attack. He was a veterinarian, having practiced in Grand Ledge and Cadillac. Acting as an inspector for the War Food Administration, he was stationed in Chicago for sometime. About a year ago Dr. and Mrs. Robbins returned to Gladwin and purchased a restaurant here. At the spring election this year he was elected Gladwin city treasurer.

   Services were conducted by Rev. John R. Scott at the Methodist church, 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, following a prayer service at the Hall Funeral Home at 1:45 p.m. Highland cemetery was the place of burial. Born in Gladwin July 25, 1893, he was graduated from Gladwin High school and Michigan State College. He married Miss Laura Thorington May 9, 1914.

   He is survived by his widow, Laura; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Kunze, Cadillac, and Mrs. Dorr Knudsen, Arlington, Va., one son, Sgt. Raymond Robbins, now serving in France, and five grandchildren. In addition there are left a sister and a brother, Mrs. Lila Foutch, Gladwin, and Gerald G. Robbins, East Lansing. Gladwin County Record dated 06-06/1945 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

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ENOCH ROBBINS (NOV 1839 - 30 JUN 1920)

 

JUDGE ENOCH ROBBINS HAS PASSED AWAY

 

   Judge Enoch Robbins passed quietly to his long rest at his home in the city Wednesday night. He was in his 81st year, and had been a resident of the city many years. In early times he was a leading merchant, but retired some years ago. He also had been propate judge, and was justice of the peace many years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the M. E. church at 10:30. Further mention next issuee. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1920 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

ENOCH ROBBINS

 

   The death of Enoch Robbins, which took place Wednesday evening, June 30, takes from us another of the pioneers of Gladwin. For one of his age, Mr. Robbins had been in good health until a week or so previous to his death and he sank very peacefully and quietly to his long rest while being assisted to his feet by his daughter. Mrs. Nettie Deacon, who has faithfully cared for him during his later years. During the last few years, Mr. Robbins has lived quietly at his home across from courthouse square; and has been able to attend his garden and other light work. Only the day before his death he was seen at work in his garden and was able to move about the yard the day of his death. A large part of his time in pleasant weather was spent on a seat under a shady tree on his lawn, and on the afternoon previous to his death he was seen there as usual by passersby.

   Mr. Robbins came to Gladwin in 1881 and succeeded C. C. Fouch & Co. in the merchantile business in the building now owned by D. Mills, just east of Henderson's. Later he built a large frame building on the present sit of Henderson's store  and Dawe's market at which he conducted an extensive business in general merchandise for a number of years. This building in later years was burned. Mr. Robbins was judge of probate for the Gladwin county two terms from 1893 to 1904, and had served as justice of the peace 26 years up to his death. He was president of the village of Gladwin in 1887-8, served as treasurer of Grout township, and in his volunteer days was very active in public affairs. In Isabella county before coming to Gladwin he also filled a number of local offices.

   For many years Mr. Robbins had been a member of the Methodist Epicopal church in which he had been an active worker as Sunday School superintendent, member of the official board etc. To his leadership was due in a large measure the erection of the church building in this city in 1883. As a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows he had filled the chairs and took an active interest in the affairs of the order. As one of the few veterans of the G.A.R. to the last he retained a deep interest in this patriotic organization and helped form the program for last Memorial day.

   Mr. Robbins was born in Kosciusko county Indiana, Nov. 4, 1839, and at his death had reached the age of 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. He was one of a family of six boys and two girls, of whom only one brother survives, Elam Robbins, aged 75 years, still halo and hearty and a resident of the same county in Indiana, who came to Gladwin to attend the funeral of his brother, Enoch was one of the four brothers to enlist and serve in the Civil war, only one of whom (Elam) was wounded, and he slightly.

   At Kosciusko, Ind., Dec. 13, 1861, he was married to Delilah M. Lower, who died March 28, 1869. they caem to Michigan in 1866, and settled in Isabella county where he was united in marriage to Mollie A. Foutch Nov. 19, 1871, who passed away in Gladwin Jan. 14, 1908. They lived in Isabella county until 1881 when Mr. Robbins and family moved to Gladwin.

   In the first union were born three children, one boy and two girls, Enoch Jr., Minnie, widow of James Ferrall, and Delilah, wife of Irving E. Foutch, all of Gladwin; to the second marriage were born five children, of whom one daughter and three sons are living: Mrs. Nettie Deacon, and Ralph C. of Gladwin, Gerald of Montour Falls, N. Y., and Bernard of Grand Ledge, Mich. Funeral services were held from the late residence Saturday at 10 a.m. and at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius with interment in Highland cemetery. The four sons, C. G. Ferrell, grandson, and Irving E. Foutch acted as pallbearers. The business houses of the city were closed during the services as a mark of respect. Gladwin County Record dated 07-08/1920 Column - 1 & 2 Page - 2

 

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ENOCH U. ROBBINS (1862 - MARCH 1941)

 

H. JANE ROBBINS (1874 - 1911)

 

FLOYD JOSEPH ROBBINS (1899 - OCT 1957)

 

EMMA A. D. (SWEET) ROBINSON (? - 26 FEB 1920)

 

Emma A. D. Robinson died Feb. 26, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Sursaw, at Vanderbilt. Mrs. Robison was an old resident of Gladwin; having come here with her husband, Captain John H. Robison, in 1889. They made their home here until the captain's death a few years ago. Since her husband's death she has made her home with her children. The body was brought to Gladwin by her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Lucas of Gaylord and Mrs. Charles Sursaw of Vanderbilt, Saturday on the evening train and taken to the undertaking department of Rogers & Neely, where services were conducted Sunday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. J. H. Cornelius, after which the body was laid to rest beside her husband in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-04/1920 Column - 3 Page - 4

 

ARLO V. ROBERTS (5 OCT 1893 - 20 MARCH 1972)

 

Arlo V. Roberts, 78, of Gladwin, died Monday, March 20, in Crittenton Hospital, Rochester, after an illness of five days. Born in West Hope, Ohio, on October 5, 1893, he came to Gladwin County in 1899, with his parents and settled on a farm in Grout Township. He was married to the former Telitha Holtsberry in November 1915, in Gladwin. They farmed in Grout Township until 1953, when they bought and operated Roberts Restaurant in Beaverton. In 1965, they moved to Gladwin and operated a restaurant for one year. Mr. Roberts also worked for the Conservation Department during these years. From 1923 to 1929, they lived in Mt. Dora, Fla., where they had a restaurant.

   Surviving besides his wife, are four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Chatterton, of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Mrs. Bernadette Chapoton, of Rochester, Mrs. Phyllis Nehil, of Midland and Mrs. Nancy Dassay, of Gladwin; one son, David of Pico Rivera, Calif.; one brother, the Rev. R. R. Roberts, of Old Greenwich, Conn.; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

   Rites were held today, Wednesday; at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Davis, of Bippus, Ind. and the Rev. Keith Davis, of Lapel, Ind., nephews of Mr. Roberts, officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-22/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

CAROLINE S. (SUSIE) ROBERSON (1953 - NOV 1960)

 

IMA J. ROBERSON (1934 - 1993)

 

JERRY ROBERSON (1940 - MARCH 1988)

 

STANTON E. ROBERSON (1938 - NOV 1961)

 

CLARA C. ROBERTS (1888 - JULY 1983)

 

CLARE S. ROBERTS (2 FEB 1899 - 5 NOV 1971)

 

Clare S. Roberts, 72, of Wooden Shoe Village, died Friday, Nov. 5, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, following a heart attack. Born in Sumpter, Feb. 2, 1899, he lived there until 1962 when he moved to Wooden Shoe Village. He had been a bus driver in the Belleville schools before retirement. He was visiting his daughter in Ann Arbor when he became ill. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Hay Senior Citizens Club and the National Muzzelloaders Association. He was married to Mildred Chamberlain June 15, 1929, in South Rockwood and she preceded him in death Jan. 25, 1968.

   Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Sally) Field of Ann Arbor; a brother, Floyd of San Diego, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Wm. A. Bingham officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, on Monday. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

HARRY V. ROBERTS (1881 - JAN 1951)

 

TELITHA (HOLTSBERRY) ROBERTS (10 SEP 1897 - 11 SEP 1972)

 

Mrs. Telitha Roberts, 75, of Gladwin, died Monday, Sept. 11, in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, following a heart attack Sunday. The former Telitha Holtsberry, she was born in Butman Township on Sept. 10, 1897. She was married to Arlo Roberts in Gladwin in November 1915. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1972.

   Mrs. Roberts and her husband lived in Mt. Dora, Fla. form 1923 to 1929, and operated a restaurant. She was employed at Johnson's Rustic Resort at Houghton Lake form 1931 to 1942. Mrs. Roberts was a rural mail carrier out of the Gladwin Post Office for several years and she and her husband also farmed in Grout Township until 1953. From 1953 to 1965 they operated Roberts Restaurant in Beaverton before moving to Gladwin to operate a restaurant here for a year.

   Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Chatertton of Shawnee Mission, Ka., and formerly of Midland, Mrs. Bernadette Chapoton of Rochester, Mrs. Phyllis Nehil of Midland and Mrs. Nancy Dassay of Gladwin; one son, David of Pico Riveria, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Strong of Midland and Mrs. Oretha Lovesey of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

   Services will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

WAYNE L. ROBERTS (24 FEB 1918 – 6 SEP 1992

 

Wayne L. Roberts, 74, of Honor and formerly of Gladwin, died Suday, Sept. 6, 1992, in Munson Medical Center, Travers City, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, Feb. 24, 1918, he owned Cashway Plumbling and Heating until retiring in 1969 and moving away. Mr. Roberts and the former Laura McDonald were married Jan. 26, 1939, in Gladwin.

 

Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Thelma White and Arlene Parker of Lansing and Mrs. Joseph (Shirley) Villeneuve of Beulah; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Elizabeth Roberts, Lola Burnside, LaRilla Knight, Carol Roberts and Beulah Moe; and 4 brothers, Martin, Gordon, Harold and Elvin.

 

Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Bob Joseph officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Donations may be made to Wayne Roberts Memorial Fund.

 

JOHN HENRY ROBINSON (9 FEB 1843 - 1 APRIL 1914)

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CAPTAIN J. H. ROBINSON FALLS DEAD WITHOUT WARNING.

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   When Mrs. J. H. Robinson returned home Wednesday of last week just after dark, form a visit with her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Lucas, she missed her husband, Captain J. H. Robinson, and upon search of the premises found him lying dead in the chicken coop near the house. He had been left alone during the afternoon, and had been dead a few hours apparently. The discovery was a severe shock to Mrs. Robinson and the neighbors, for Mr. Robinson had been in usual health when she left him. His death is attributed to heart disease, to which he was subject. His death removes a familier figure, and one who will be greatly missed. Always cheerful and of a genial disposition he cast a ray of sunshine on all within his circle. He was active in G.A.R. circles and at soldiers reunions, and with his drum and good nature added life and enjoyment to these gatherings. John Henry Robinson was born in Cayuga county, New York, Feb. 9, 1843, and died at his home in Gladwin, April 1, 1914.

   Mr. Robinson lived at home until the Civil war, when he enlisted with the Third New York artillery and served his country three years and six months, receiving an honorable discharge. Mr. Robinson was married June 13, 1866 to Miss Emma A. D. Sweet in New York, and lived there until the fall of '82 when he moved with his family to Caro, Mich., and in the spring of 1899 moved to Gladwin, where he has since resided. Three children Mrs. R. J. Lucas of Gladwin, Mrs. Charles Sursaw of Rose City and Charles Robinson of Edenville, with Mrs. Robinson and nine grandchildren, remain to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Hayward at his late home Saturday at 10 a.m. and the body was laid to rest by G.A.R. comrades in Highland cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/1914 Column - 4 Page - 1  

 

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R. B. ROBINSON (? - ?)

 

LAWRENCE ALFRED ROE, SR (? - 21 NOV 1977)

 

RAY C. ROGERS (13 DEC 1897 - 1 OCT 1988)

 

Ray C. Rogers, 90, of 778 E. Hull Rd., Hope, died Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Midland Hospital Center, after a short illness. Born in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 13, 1897, he moved to Gladwin in 1928 and to Hope in 1969. Mr. Rogers operated Rogers Motor Lines from 1923 to 1948 and served as mayor of Gladwin in 1946-47. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church and a life member of the Tyler Masonic Lodge 317 in Cass City. Mr. Rogers served on the Selective Service Board in Gladwin, was a school bus driver, a charter member of the Cedar River Riding Club, the Gladwin Sportsman's Club and the Jacks and Jills Senior Citizen Club of Sanford. During his years in Gladwin, Mr. Rogers held several offices in the United Methodist Church, was a former Gladwin Count Supervisor representing Gladwin City. He served on the Saginaw Valley Planning Commission Flood Control by appointment of the Governor. He also published a book of poems.

   Mrs. Rogers and the former Sarah E. Schearer were married Oct. 19, 1921 in Saginaw. She preceded him in death July 20, 1967. He then married Wilma Fillmore Jan. 3, 1969, in Hope. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Emmalou Watson of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Cecil (Anna) Morgan and Mrs. Mike (Dorothy) Grove of Gladwin; 2 step-sons, Courtney and Thomas Fillmore of Hope; 27 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. A son, William died Jan. 9, 1985 and a step-son, DeWitt, Jan. 26, 1976.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m from the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Crumm and the Rev. Joep Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Hope or Gladwin Methodist churches. Gladwin County Record dated 10-05/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

SARAH (SCHEARER) ROGERS (20 MARCH 1900 - 20 JULY 1967)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. SARAH ROGERS

 

   Mrs. Sarah S. Rogers, 67, of Gladwin, died at the Gladwin Hospital Thursday after a long illness. Born in Hope on March 20, 1900, she had lived in Gladwin County since 1928. Mrs. Rogers was a former child welfare worker for the Probate Court and was director of the State Department of Social Welfare for Gladwin County until illness forced her retirement. She was a member of the Gladwin County Woman's Club for many years and was a member of the First Methodist Church.

   In 1933 Mrs. Rogers was chairman of a committee that organized what is presently known as the Gladwin County Library. The former Sarah Schearer, she was married to Ray Rogers on Oct. 19, 1921, in Saginaw.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emmalou Watson of Gladwin, Mrs. Anna Morgan, Walled Lake, and Mrs. Dorothy Grove of Gladwin; one son, William of Saginaw; three brothers, Harley of Detroit, Claire of Hope and the Rev. John Schearer of Palmdale, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma Schulwitz of Saginaw and Mrs. Mable Streeter of Hope; and 15 grandchildren.

   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist Church. The Rev. John Cermak officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-26/1967 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

WILLIAM ROGERS (16 AUG 1858 - 5 MAY 1916)

 

BRENDON LAWRENCE ROLLIN (? - 29 JAN 1993)

 

JOHN ROSENTHAL (1872 - 1949)

 

JULIANA ROSENTHAL (1877 - JAN 1946)

 

EDWARD ROSE (26 JUNE 1857 - MARCH 1927)

 

LELAH ROSE (1857 - 1940)

 

NORMAN W. ROSE (7 JUNE 1889 - 10 MAY 1964)

 

FORMER GLADWIN RESIDENT DIES

 

   Norman W. Rose, 74, of 712 Asylum St., Flint, died Sunday at Hurley Hospital. Born in Gladwin on June 7, 1889, the son of Edward and Lelah Rose, he was a veteran of World War I. Survivors are Mrs. Mary Holocher, of Flint, Mrs. Lillie Elthorp, of Mt. Morris; Henry, of Bay City, and John and Russell, of Flint. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Funeral Home in (?) with the Rev. J. Hall Pumphrey officiating. Burial will be at (?) p.m. in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1964 Column - 7 Page - 2

 

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LENA M. (CHRISTENSEN) ROSE (10 SEP 1924 - 23 JULY 1978)

 

Lena M. Rose, 53, of 1091 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, July 23, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Jewel, Iowa, on September 10, 1924, she came to Gladwin County in June 1976, from Flint. She worked at AC Sparkplug and Buick Motors. The former Lena Christenson, she was married to Raymond B. Rose on June 15, 1946, in Flint.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Randy of Gladwin and Terry of Mt. Morris; 3 daughters, Mrs. Philip (Patricia) Taylor of Clio and Mrs. Dianna Montrull and Mrs. Marty (Rexlyn) Gilliam of Flint; one brother, Walter of Skokie, Ill.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Wanda Markell and Mrs. Neva Beach of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Effie Dyer of Grand Rapids; and 7 grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-26/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

LEONA V. ROSE (1906 - 1980)

 

RAYMOND B. ROSE (25 JAN 1923 - 4 SEP 1984)

 

Raymond B. Rose, 61, of Clio and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Hurley Hospital, Flint. Born in Flint Jan. 25, 1923, he grew up in Flint and the Gladwin area. Mr. Rose was retired from Buick Motors and a veteran of World War II. He moved to Gladwin in 1976 and to Clio in 1978 where he made his home with his son, Terry. He was a member of the Gladwin F.O.E. 3292. Mr. Rose was married to the former Lena Christensen June 25, 1946, in Flint. She preceded him in death July 23, 1978.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Randy and Terry of Clio; 3 daughters, Mrs. Philip (Patricia) Taylor of Clio, Mrs. Rudy (Dianna) Rangel of Flint and Mrs. Marty (Rexlyn) Gilliam of Arizona; and 11 grandchildren. Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Willis Taylor officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside services were by V.F.W. Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1984 Column - 5 Page - 12

 

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REUBEN W. ROSE (16 NOV 1894 - 11 JULY 1971)

 

Reuben W. Rose, 76, of Clio, died Sunday, July 11, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born in Mungon, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1894, and came to Harrison as a child, later going to Flint where he worked for Buick Motors for 17 years, retiring in 1959. Mr. Rose moved to Gladwin in 1960 and to Clio in 1969 to make his home with his son, Raymond. The family was in Gladwin County vacationing when he became ill. He was married to the former Elizabeth Bloomer December 8, 1917, in Flint, and she died Nov. 19, 1967, in Gladwin. Mr. Rose was a World War I veteran, serving in Germany with the United States Army.

   Surviving are two sons, Raymond of Clio, and Reuben Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Jones and Mrs. Nettie Smith of Clio, Mrs. Millie Cooper and Mrs. Rhea Jones of Harrison; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Ransom of Clare; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

   Services are Wednesday (today) at the Mathews Chapel at 2:00 p.m. and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-14/1971 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

WILLIAM R. ROSE (1899 - ?)

 

GLADYS JOY ROUNDTREE (1916 - MAY 1931)

 

JACQUELINE LEIGH ROUNDTREE (1936 - APRIL 1937)

 

NED LEE ROUNDTREE (1888 - OCT 1931)  

 

CLARENCE EDWARD ROUSE (20 JUNE 1907 - 2 JUNE 1965)

 

RITES SUNDAY FOR CLARENCE ROUSE

 

   Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Clarence Edward Rouse, 58, of Clement Township, who died Wednesday after a short illness. Born in Gladwin on June 20, 1907, he was a boat builder. He moved back to Gladwin County three years ago from Kalkaska. Mr. Rouse was married to the former Naomi Russell Feb. 18, 1934. She preceded him in death.

   He spent three years in service between 1923 and 1926. Surviving are two sons, William of Muskegon, and Clarence, of Shelby; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Kokx, of Shelby, and Mrs. Beverly Tracy, of Muskegon; a brother, Basil Boales, of Beulah; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1965 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

ARTHUR ROWLEY (24 SEP 1871 - 6 SEP 1954)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR ARTHUR ROWLEY

 

   Funeral services for Arthur Rowley, 83, of Sherman township, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Gladwin Free Methodist church, of which he was a member. The Rev. F. E. Voller will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery.    Mr. Rowley died suddenly Monday morning at his home. Born Sept. 24, 1871, in Ingham county, he resided in Gladwin county for 65 years, moving from Clare county when he was 18 years old. A widower, he is survived by two sons, George of Sherman township and Cecil of Clare county; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Rockwood of Gladwin and Mrs. Marian Allie of Dearborn; four stepchildren, Mrs. Phoebe Ogg of Gladwin, Mrs. Julia Kent of Billings's Mrs. Lottie McKimmy of Beaverton, and Joseph Burket of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Fogelsang of Gratiot county and Miss Pearle Rowley of Chicago; and 10 grandchildren.

   Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home until noon Thursday, and at the church from 1:00 p.m to time of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1954 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

GEORGE W. ROWLEY (15 MARCH 1917 - 8 DEC 2002)

 

MARGARET (MERRIMAN) ROWLEY (24 JULY 1881 - OCT 1951)

 

MRS. ROWLEY IS BURIED HERE

 

   Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret Rowley, 70, were held on Friday afternoon from the Gladwin Free Methodist church, preceded by a prayer service at the home in Sherman township. The Rev. F. Voller officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Rowley was born in Dublin, Ireland on July 24, 1881. She had been a resident of Gladwin county for 45 years and married Arthur Rowley 37 years ago. She had been in ill health for the past five years.

   Surviving are her husband; four sons, Joseph Burket of Detroit, Marion Rowley of Dearborn, Cecil Rowley of Detroit and George Rowley of Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Phoebe Ogg, Mrs. Sarah Rockwood, of Gladwin, Mrs. Julia Kent and Mrs. Lottie McKimmy of Beaverton; one brother, James Filbride of Shepard; also nine grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1951 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

RICHARD ROWLEY (30 JAN 1884 - 27 DEC 1948)

 

LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO RICHARD ROWLEY

 

   Richard Rowley, 64, died at his home in Gladwin on Monday, December 27, after an illness of two years. Funeral services will be held at the Gladwin Free Methodist church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Harry F. Fidler officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery. A short prayer service at the Reigle Funeral Home will precede the church service.

   Mr. Rowley was born in Clare county on January 30, 1884. He came to live in Gladwin county sixty years ago, in 1911 was married to Miss Clara Myers in Mt. Pleasant. He was employed with the Gladwin County Road Commission until due to his illness he was forced to retire.

   Surviving are his wife; one son, Rex, of Flint; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Clute, also of Flint; one brother, Arthur Rowley, of Oberlin; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Brabon of Gladwin, Mrs. May Fogelsong of Alma and Miss Pearl Rowley of Chicago, Illinois; also one grandson. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1948 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

WILDA "BOOTS" (GUERNSEY) ROWLEY ( 26 OCT 1923 - 18 APRIL 2001)

 

Wilda "Boots" Rowley, 77, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Center. Born Oct. 26, 1923 in Midland County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Gladys (Denzer) Guernsey. Wilda married George Rowley, Oct. 4, 1952 in Beaverton. She was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church.

 

Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Dan and wife Peggy of Gladwin and Timothy and wife Diane of Pinconning; one daughter, Coral Beth Rowley of Gladwin; seven grandchildren; one brother, Max and wife Shirley Guernsey of Beaverton; and three sisters, Billie and husband John Tolly of Niles, Coralee and husband Frank Foster, and Bonnie and husband Jim Tolly, all of Beaverton.

 

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gideons. The Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements.

 

BETTIE ROY (1870 - JUNE 1956)

 

GEORGE ROY (1865 - MAY 1951)

 

JOSEPHINE (DRUMMOND) STEPHENSON - ROZEMA (26 MAY 1875 - 9 JUNE 1971)

 

Mrs. Josephine (Stephenson) Rozema, 96, of Midland and formerly of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 9, following a long illness. The former Josephine Drummond, she was born in Canada on May 26, 1875. She lived in Gladwin County from 1912 to 1932. Mrs. Rozema was a member of the East Ashman Church of God and was an ordained minister of the Church of God. She was married to Richard Stephenson who was a former Gladwin Postmaster for 12 years. He died in 1942. Mrs. Stephenson then married Mr. Rozema and he preceded her in death in 1965.

   Surviving are one son, Wilbur Stephenson, of Bay City; three daughters, Mrs. Beulah Hodge, of Clearwater, Fla., Mrs. Irene Eshelman, of Sanford and Mrs. Maxine Hadel, of Detroit; one foster daughter, Mrs. Ida Linabery, of Gladwin; one brother, George Drummond, of Phoenix, Ariz., 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

   Rites were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Scott Wilson Memorial Chapel, Midland. The Rev. Gilbert Stafford and the Rev. Hazel Comer officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

PAULINE Z. RUGG (21 NOV 1905 - 27 APRIL 1999)

 

ALAIRE C. (HART) RULE (8 SEP 1919 - 2 JAN 2005)

 

Alaire Rule, 85, of Gladwin, died Jan. 2, 2005 at home after a short illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1919 in Almont to Arthur and Louise (Bard) Hart. She married Robert Rule in Flint on June 28, 1947. She was a Private Secretary with Central Wholesale and Grocery in Flint until she retired in 1948. She had lived in Gladwin County since 1975, having previously resided in Saginaw. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Memorial Center-Billing Club of Beaverton.

 

Surviving her are her husband, Robert Rule of Gladwin; daughters Barbara (Rodney) Claypool, Evelyn Rule, and Dorothy (Duane) Claypool, all of Gladwin; grandchildren Randall, Bethany, Jackie and Sandra; Great grandchildren Zachary and Nicoli; and nephew, Donald Hart. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor Phil Hortop officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Citizens Memorial Center.

 

CAROLINE RUMMINGER (1918 - 2003)

 

EDWARD RUMMINGER (1865 - APRIL 1945)

 

ERNISTENA RUMMINGER (1870 - SEP 1930)

 

HENRY RUMMINGER (1903 - JUNE 1964)

 

H. "TOM" RUMMINGER (1940 - JAN 1999)

 

JAMES EDWARD RUMMINGER (1939 - MAY 1983)

 

JODI ERICA RUMMINGER (31 DEC 1968 - 2 JULY 1971)

 

Jodi Rumminger, 2 1/2 died suddenly Friday evening July 2, at Traverse City. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rumminger, of 535 N. Bowery Avenue, Gladwin, and was born in Midland Dec. 31, 1968. The family had gone to Lelanau County for a week's vacation. After they arrived, Jodi Erica became ill and was rushed to Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, where she died shortly after admittance.

   Surviving besides her parents, James and Sonja Rumminger, are two brothers, James, 7, and Jeffrey 6; one sister, Gina, 4; grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Rumminger of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday, July 6, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. John Buckner officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-07/1971 Column - 3 Page - 6  

 

LEZETTA RUMMINGER (1899 - JULY 1988)

 

SONJA J. RUMMINGER (1941 - ?)

 

WILLIAM RUMMINGER (19 DEC 1894 - 22 SEP 1971)

 

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BILLY R. RUNYON (21 JULY 1931 - 15 OCT 1980)

 

Billy R. Runyon, 49, of 420 Birwood, Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Logan, W. Va., on July 21, 1931, he came to Gladwin County n 1973 from Southgate. Mr. Runyon was a machinist with McLouth Steel Corp retiring in 1973. He served in Korea with the Air Force from Jan. 1950 to Sept. 1953 and was a member of the Gladwin IOOF Lodge 177. He was married to the former Elsie Chafin on October 11, 1956, in Gatlinburg, Ky.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Phyllis) Jurgeson of Barron, Wisc., Mrs. Doyle (Frankie) Webb of Gladwin and Mrs. Michael (Sandy) Styersw of Belleville; one sister, Mrs. Betty Jane Napier and one brother, Jack of Logan, W. Va.; and 9 grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral home. Elder Stanley Muma officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1980 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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DONALD D. RUNYON (4 NOV 1929 - 29 MAY 1999)

 

DOROTHY JEAN RUNYON (1933 - OCT 1953)

 

ADELIA RUPERT (1847 - SEP 1915)

 

DEWAIN RUPERT (1843 - 1929)

 

VERNA B. (SELKIRK) RUPERT (1 DEC 1899 - 20 JUNE 1971)

 

Mrs. Verna B. Rupert, 71, of Sage Township, died Sunday, June 20, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Nester Township on Dec. 1, 1899, she had lived in Gladwin County for 51 years. The former Verna Selkirk, she was married to Peter Rupert on Sept. 15, 1921.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Jesse, of Pontiac; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Foster and Mrs. Ella Vandenberg, of Pontiac; two brothers, Perry Thomas, of Minnesota and Ray Thomas, of Ogemaw County, and one sister, Mrs. Mildred Rupert, of Ogemaw County.

   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-23/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

ANNABELL (GOWER) RUSE (1899 - FEB 1932)

 

FLORENCE R. RUSH (1889 - MARCH 1970) 

 

FRED RUSH (5 DEC 1906 - 4 JULY 1973)

 

 Fred Rush, 66, died suddenly at his home in Warren on Wednesday, July 4. Born in Fairview, Mont., December 5, 1906, he was a former Gladwin County resident. He was employed at the Chrysler Corporation plant. He and the former Florence Rachel were married May 16, 1934, in Midland, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 1970.

   Survivors are two sisters, both of Seattle, Wash. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

HARLEY RUSH (? - MARCH 1936)

 

MARY A. RUSH (? - ABT. NOV 1935)

 

ALBERTIE (JOHNSON) RUSSELL (11 MARCH 1877 - 29 JAN 1960)

 

SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS

 

   Mrs. Albertie Russell, 88, died January 29, at her home in Beaverton Township, after an illness of 10 years. Mrs. Russell was born March 11, 1877 in Paulding County, Ohio. She married Braddock Russell in 1895 and has been a resident of Gladwin County for 54 years. Mr. Russell preceded her in death in 1937.

   Survivors include two sons, Carl, of Beaverton, and Harold, of Royal Oak; three daughters, Mrs. Nathan Dangler and Mrs. Gerald Longstreth of Clare and Mrs. Anton Anderson of Davidson; 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Housel of Jefferson, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Summers officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

BRADDOCK RUSSELL (26 JAN 1867 - 21 MAY 1937)

 

BRADDOCK RUSSELL DIES FRIDAY OF PNEUMONIA

 

   Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, May 24, at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Latter Day Saint church for Braddock Russell with Elder George W. Burt officiating. Burial services were at the Highland cemetery at Gladwin. Son of Edward T. and Rachel C. Russell, he was born in Paulding County, Ohio, January 26, 1867, and died at his home near Beaverton, May 21, 1937, of pneumonia. He had been ill only a few days.

   He was married to Albertie Johnson June 7, 1896, at Van Wert, Ohio. Seven children were born, all of whom survive. The Russells moved to Beaverton, Michigan, in 1905, where he has since resided. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Albertie; three sons, Carl, Harold and Harry, of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Nathan Dangler of Clare, Mrs. Anton Anderson of Flint, Mrs. Ernest Scheele of Beaverton and Mrs. Gerald Longstreth of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. George Crawford of Barton City, Mich., and Mrs. Emma Ferneau of Fort Wayne, Ind. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1937 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

HAROLD A. RUSSELL (25 NOV 1912 - 15 DEC 1999)

 

Harold A. Russell, 87, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home in Gladwin after a long illness. Born Nov. 25, 1912 in Beaverton, he lived in Gladwin County since 1971 and previously lived in Royal Oak. Harold married Olive E. (Berry), May 21, 1942 in Detroit. She preceded him in death in 1991. He was a mill-wright operator for the Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, retiring in 1972 after 27 years.

   Surviving are three daughters, Judy and husband Ken Kanasty of Troy, Mary E. Pickelman of Mt. Pleasant, and Lois and husband Robert Cafmeyer of Lathrup Village; one son, Dayle of Harrison; one sister, Velma Scheele of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Braddock; mother, Alberta; two brothers; and three sisters.

   Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Jim Payne officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin Athletics Association. Gladwin County Record date 12-22/1999 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

E. LILLIAN RUTKOWSKI (1887 - AUG 1964)

 

HUGO B. RUTKOWSKI (1883 - MARCH 1966)

 

ELIZABETH MAE (BELL) RUTLEY (24 MAY 1865 - 22 JAN 1949)

 

FORMER BUSINESS WOMAN PASSES

 

   Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Rutley, 83, passed away Saturday, January 22, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Entreking, in Gladwin. Funeral services were held at the St. Paul's Episcopal church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Sidney Rood officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Elizabeth Mae Bell was born in Scotland on May 24, 1865. She came to Montreal, Canada, in 1877, and to Gladwin from Clare county in 1894. She was married to John McDonald, July 10, 1883, in Clare, and to Fred Rutley on June 6, 1900, in Gladwin.

   Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Bessie McNees, of Gladwin; also several other nieces and nephews in Scotland. A son, James McDonald, died in 1940. Mrs. Rutley operated a variety store in Gladwin for over 30 years, retiring from business activity in 1940. Gladwin stores closed Tuesday afternoon during the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/1949 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

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DAVID CLARENCE SACER (19 MARCH 1890 - 17 FEB 1903)

 

ALEX F. SADOWSKI (1891 - JUNE 1965)

 

CHRISTINA SALCICCIOLI (1911 - APRIL 1997)

 

GIUSEPPE SALCICCIOLI (1905 - 1980)

 

RICHARD T. SAMPSON (1880 - MAY 1969)

 

RAY SANDERS (8 AUG 1896 - 9 JULY 1970)

 

RITES HELD FOR RAY SANDERS

 

   Ray Sanders, 73, of 5715 West M-18, died Thursday, July 9, in Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. Born in Ithaca on Aug. 8, 1896, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1960. He was a farmer. Mr. Sanders was married to Jessie Gilmore on June 1, 1915, in Ithaca. She preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 1964.

   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Paid, of Traverse City and Mrs. Nina Forward of Seattle, Wash.; one son, Ray, of Traverse City; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1970 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

ELIZABETH M. SANDULA (1907 - 1960)

 

FRANCES E. SANDULA (1925 - 1933)

 

PHILLIP SANDULA (1907 - 1981)

 

CLAUDINE G. (ONWELLER) SANDULA (? - ?)

 

JOHN A. SANDULA (25 AUG 1925 - 23 SEP 1995)

 

JOHN SANDULA, SR (6 AUG 1905 - 6 AUG 1989)

 

VICKIE A. SANDULA (? - 28 MAY 1960) Baby

 

VICTORIA SANDULA (4 MAY 1905 - 23 SEP 1997)

 

DOROTHY (GIBSON) SANTA (27 MARCH 1924 - 17 JUNE 2003)

Dorothy Santa, 79, of Beaverton, died June 17, 2003, at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. She was born March 27, 1924, to A. and Helen (Goodman) Gibson in New York, New York. She married Joseph Santa Feb. 24, 1944, in New York, New York. They moved to Gladwin County in 1952 from New York. She was employed as an electrician for Brown Machine.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Wayne King of Ridgefield Park, Neb.; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1972 and a son, Bruce Santa, in 1990.

Funeral Services were held Monday, June 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Sunday, June 22, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.

JOSEPH D. SANTA (16 FEB 1915 - 13 JUNE 1972)

 

Joseph D. Santa, 57, of 200 Saginaw Street, Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 13, at the Midland Hospital, following a short illness. Born in Beaverton, February 16, 1915, Mr. Santa was a veteran of World War II. He lived some years in New York, returning to Beaverton in 1952, and was employed by Dow Chemical Company until his retirement. He and the former Dorothy Gibson were married January 24, 1944, in New York.

   Surviving are his wife, Dorothy of Beaverton; a daughter, Mrs. Linda King of Ridgefield, N.J.; a son, Bruce David Santa of Hoffman, Tex.; his mother, Mrs. Sophia Santa of Beaverton; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Hunter of Beaverton, Mrs. Sylvia Kish of Gladwin, Mrs. Helen Leddy and Mrs. Margaret Truck, both of Saginaw, and Mrs. Irene Schluckdar of Reese; and one brother, Albert of Oneckama; and three grandchildren.

   Services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, in Beaverton, with burial in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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ROBERT SASINOWSKI (2 OCT 1924 - 8 JAN 2001)

 

   Robert Sasinowski, 55, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland following a brief illness. Born Aug. 22, 1945 in Detroit, he was the son of the late Chester and Angeline (Kowalski) Sasinowski. He retired from the City of Detroit after 30 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Secord Eagles.

   Surviving are his friend and companion, Rebecca Faust; two sons, Steven and Mark; one daughter, Andrea Thomas; one brother, Richard of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two grandchildren, Brooke and Noah.

Private graveside services were held Friday at Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-24/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ELSIE M. SAULSBURY (21 MAR 1904 – 26 MAR 1984) 

 

(Midland Daily News, March 27, 1984)

 

Elsie Saulsbury, 80, of Tawas City died Monday, March 26, 1984, at the losco Medical Facility following a long illness.

 

She was born March 21, 1904, in London, England. She moved to from Gladwin in 1967, and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in East Tawas. The former Elsie Allen was married to the Rev. Alfred Saulsbury, Oct. 12, 1940, in Toronto, Canada; he died Aug. 20, 1982.

 

She leaves her daughter. Mrs. William (Margaret) Burkhart at Gladwin; three grandchildren; and brother, Fred Allen of Brampton, Ontario, Cyril Allen of Vancover, B.C., and Edward Allen of London, Ontario.

 

Services will be 11 am. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gladwin, with the Rev. Thomas Spitler and Rev. Ken Near officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin after 3 p.m. today until 10a.m. Wednesday.

 

 

MARGUERITE SCALES (13 DEC 1924 - 9 JAN 2002)

 

JOSEPH C. SCALES (2 OCT 1924 - 7 AUG 2001)

 

   Joseph C. Scales, 76, of Clare, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare. Born Oct. 2, 1924 in Sandusky, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph A. and Bertha (Carlson) Scales. He lived in Clare County since 1996 and previously lived in Gladwin.

Joseph married Marguerite (Kelly), May 7, 1998 in Farwell. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was previously married to Margaret (Roed). She preceded him in death in 1995. Joseph worked in die cast for Western Wheels in Howell, retiring in 1987 after 20 years.

   Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Kathi and husband Andrew Stanley of Barryton, and Lisa and husband Ronald Spees of Fowlerville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Gladwin with Pastor Bernard Philabaum officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

 

WILLIAM F. SCHADD  (8 OCT 1890 - 9 OCT 1974)

 

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ALFRED A. SCHANG (15 OCT 1900 - 20 AUG 1962)

 

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MARIETTA SCHANG (1909 - JUNE 1997)

 

VESTAH GALFORD SCHELL (14 JAN 1918 - 29 OCT 1982)

 

Vestah Galford Schell, 64, of Prudenville, died Friday, Oct. 29, in Hurley Hospital, Flint. Born in Alma on January 14, 1918, she had lived most of her life in Franklin Township, Clare County. She moved to Prudenville 14 years ago.

   Surviving are her husband, William; 3 sons, Eldon Wallace of Gladwin, Larry Wallace of Grand Rapids and Dale Wallace of Kent City; 4 daughters, Mrs. Devon (Dorothy) Cassiday of Oscoda, Mrs. Ronald (Virginia) Procunier of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Neil (Bulah) Bruner of Shepherd and Mrs. Bertha Fike of Beaverton; 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

(Midland Daily News, Oct 30, 1982)

 

Vestah Galford Schell, 64, of Prudenville, formerly of Franklin Township, Clare County, died Friday morning at Hurley Hospital in Flint.

 

She was born in Alma Jan. 14, 1918, and lived most of her life in Franklin Township before moving to Prudenville in 1968.

 

She leaves her husband William; sons, Eldon Wallace of Gladwin, Larry Wallace of Grand Rapids, Dale Wallace of Kent City; daughters, Mrs. Devon (Dorothy) Cassiday of Oscoda, Mrs. Ronald (Virginia) Procunier of Mount Morris, Mrs. Neil (Bulah) Bruner of Shepherd, and Bertha Fike of Beaverton. She also leaves 19 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday from the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin, the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery Gladwin.  Friends may call after 3 p.m. today.

 

CHARLES C. SCHEIDLER (11 AUG 1893 - 20 JUNE 1964)

 

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ANN SCHIEMANN (1914 - APRIL 1999)

 

CLARENCE SCHIEMANN (1909 - JUNE 1955)

 

EDWARD SCHIEMANN (1907 - DEC 1985)

 

MAXINE FERRELL SCHIEMANN (1916 - 1955)

 

ELIZABETH SCHILLING (1883 - SEP 1983)

 

(Bay City Times, September 19, 1983)

 

Elizabeth Schilling formerly of Gladwin

 

Services are at 11 am Wednesday at the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, for Mrs. Schilling, 100, of Fredericksburg, Penn. A former Gladwin resident, she was born April 15, 1883, in Hungary and died in Fredericksburg Saturday. Survivors include one son and three daughters. Burial is in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

 

REV. PETER F. SCHILLING (1880 - 1946)

 

ERNESTINE (RAUCH) SCHINDLE (22 FEB 1886 - 29 JUNE 1973)

 

Mrs. Ernestine Schindle, 87, of Sherman Township, died Friday, June 29, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Poland, Feb. 22, 1886, she was the daughter of John and Wilhemina Lau Rauch, and came to the United States in 1899. She and Gottlieb Schindel were married May 12, 1904, in Cleveland, Ohio and they came to Gladwin County in 1914 and farmed in Sage Township until their retirement in 1944.

   Surviving are her husband, Gottleib; 4 daughters, Mrs. Martha Erdman of Gladwin, Mrs. Wanda Hadley of Inverness, Fla., Mrs. Angeline Funk and Mrs. Mildred Peters, both of Detroit; 7 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, William Rauch of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Hilda Hamilton of Roseville.

   Services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Herbert L. Biermann officiating. Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-04/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MARTIN FREDERICK SCHINDLER (1898 - FEB 1965)  

 

MATILDA H. SCHINDLER (1897 - 1972)

 

RAYMOND G. SCHNEIDER (2 AUG 1916 - 30 OCT 1974)

 

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HARLEY G. SCHOONMAKER (11 APRIL 1938 - 9 OCTY 2001)

Harley G. Schoonmaker, 63, of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin.  He was born April 11, 1938 to Julian and Viola (Strong) Schoonmaker in St. Louis, Michigan. He married Kristine Nelson Nov. 12, 1960 in Boyne City and worked as a machine operator at General Motors in Lansing. He retired in 1988 after 32 years and the couple moved to Gladwin County from Bath.

He is survived by his wife; four sons, Brian of Standish, Scott and wife Melanie of Lansing, David and wife Norine of Lansing, John and wife Patricia of Gladwin; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his parents; a sister, Patricia and husband Don of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

KRISTINE V. (NELSON) SCHOONMAKER (15 JUNE 1941 - 25 NOV 2004)

Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, age 62, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Boyne City on June 15, 1941 to the late Leonard and Virginia (Hart) Nelson. She married Harley Schoonmaker on Nov. 15, 1960; he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2001. She was a member of the F.O.E. 3292.

She is survived by four sons, David (Noreen) Nelson of Lansing, Scott (Melanie) Schoonmaker of Lansing, Brian Schoonmaker of Standish, and John (Patricia) Schoonmaker of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary and Leonard Nelson of Florida; one sister, Kathy Moore of Boyne City; and brother and sister-in-laws Viola and Julian Schoonmaker of Gladwin, and Pat and Don Wogemont of Lansing.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Reynolds presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

GERTRUDE D. SCHRANZ (1908 - NOV 1989)

WALTER SCHRANZ (1907 - OCT 1997)

ADA FLORENCE (KYES) SCHRECK (14 AUG 1876 - ABT. 23 JUNE 1949)

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. SCHRECK

   Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Schreck, 72, were held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Donald Sailor, of the Beaverton Methodist church, officiated and burial was in the Highland cemetery.

   Florence Kyes was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Kyes, born on August 14, 1876, in Gratiot county. She came to Gladwin with her parents while a small child and lived here for many years. She was married to Charles Schreck and together they operated a bakery in Gladwin for 10 years. Mr. Schreck passed away in 1944, and Mrs. Schreck has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Marian McArthur, at Flushing, for the past few years.

   She was a member and past matron of the Gladwin chapter, O.E.S., and a member of Gladwin Rebekah Lodge 151. Surviving are one son, Larry Schreck, of St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. McArthur and Mrs. Mildred Russell, of Flint; one brother, Frank Kyes, of Muscatine, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Lilla Rutkowski; of Bay City; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Recod dated 06-29/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1

CHARLES J. SCHRECK (1874 - 23 APRIL 1944)

LEONARD SCHRECK, SR (1855 - 24 FEB 1927)

Leonard Schreck Sr., former resident of Gladwin, died at his home in Pontiac, Thursday morning, Feb. 24, 1927, aged 75 years, after a month's illness from complications following an attack of influenza. He has been a resident of Pontiac the last three years and was employed by the Oakland Motor Car Co., as a janitor in the Administration building.

   For many years previous to moving to Pontiac; Mr. Schreck was section forman on the Michigan Central at Gladwin, retiring a few years ago. Mr. Schreck was a member of the F. and A.M., R.A.M. and I.O.O.F. of Gladwin and the Central Methodist Episcopal church of Pontiac and previous to his removal to Pontiac was a member of the M.E. church at Gladwin many years. The body was brought to Gladwin and laid to rest in Highland cemetery Saturday afternoon with Masonic honors in charge of Gladwin lodge, conducted by Past Master Clarence M. Pike.

   Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ada Schreck, two sons, Charles of Clarkston and Leonard Jr. of Detroit and daughters, Mrs. Minnie Brady of Detroit and Mrs. Neil Ford of Pontiac, who accompanied the body to the last resting place. Gladwin County Recod dated 03-03/1927 Column - 3 Page - 4

MAUDE L. SCHULER (1898 - APRIL 1987)

ADA E. SCHULTZ (16 APRIL 1912 - 1 AUG 2000)

Ada E. Schultz, 88, of West Palm Beach, Fla. and formerly of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000 at the West Palm Beach Rehabilitation Center. Born April 16, 1912 in Clifton, Ill., she was the daughter of Louis and Margaret Strahl. Ada married Emil Schultz, Sept. 23, 1932 in Chicago, Ill. They were married more than 50 years before he preceded her in death in 1983. They moved to Gladwin in 1942 where they lived most of their life on a farm north of Gladwin in Sage Township. Both were long time member of Round Lake Baptist Church.

During her lifetime, Ada was a telephone operator with a phone company in Chicago, Ill., a farm housewife, and later worked at Jerry’s Nursing Home and Gladwin Hospital (MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin) before retiring and moving to Florida.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald and wife Sherrie of Swartz Creek, and Emil Jr. and wife Diane of Huntington Beach, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Randy, Jim, Allen, Eric, Dave and Sandy Schultz, Jeff and Garrett Lantz, and Valerie Klan; and 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Thompson of Houston, Texas.

She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters and one daughter, Dorothy in 1999.

Services were held at 11 a.m. at the Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Sisson Funeral Home.

ALMA (ZIEMER) SCHULTZ (16 NOV 1919 - 3 APRIL 2005)

Alma Ziemer Schultz, Alma Ziemer Schultz, 85, of Midland, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born Nov. 16, 1919 in Sage Township, to the late Alex and Augusta (Selich) Ziemer. She married Harry Benny Schuster on Aug. 2, 1942. He died on Jan. 1, 1977. She then married William Bill Schultz on Jan. 31, 1979. He died on Jan. 20, 1987. She was a retiree of the Goodrich/Uniroyal Tire Company of Detroit and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cooking, canning, crocheting and loved her garden.

She is survived by her brother Ronald (Eleanor) Ziemer of Midland, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Albert, Alvin, Harold, and Henry Ziemer, and by her sisters, Anne Schiemann, Edna Zillman, Margaret Strohkirch, Emma Ziemer, and Lydia McIntosh.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. John Pohanka and the Rev. Doug Janetzke officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Family members will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The Smith-Miner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider St. John’s Lutheran School.

CHRISTIAN SCHULTZ (1909 - 1969)

DELBERT H. SCHULTZ (23 JULY 1931 - 18 NOV 1989)

 

EMIL SCHULTZ (5 MAY 1893 - 25 JULY 1983)

 

Emil Schultz, 90, of 3349 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, July 25, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Germany on May 5, 1893, he came to the United States in 1912 and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. He then moved to Chicago for 22 years where he worked as a baker for Continental Bakeries. In April 1942, he came to Gladwin County and farmed. He was a member of the Round Lake Baptist Church and Golden Agers Club. Mr. Schultz and the former Ada Strahl were married September 23, 1932, in Chicago.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Ronald of Flint and Emil of Huntington Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Roscoe (Dorothy) Lantz of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother, Otto of Mt. Clemens; one sister, Mrs. Amaliea Ikert of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and 9 grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday at the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Brown will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the Round Lake Baptist Church. Arrangements are in charge of Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-27/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Round Lake Baptist Church, Gladwin, for Mr. Schultz, 90 who died Monday at Gladwin Area Hospital. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, with visitation at Matthews Funeral Home, Gladwin.  He was born May 5, 1893, in Germany and is survived by his wife, Ada; two sons, and a daughter.

 

FRANKIE SCHULTZ (? - 24 APRIL 1895)

 

HELEN L. (?) SCHULTZ (2 SEP 1913 - 25 JUNE 1977)

 

Mrs. Helen L. Schultz, 63, of 400 N. Antler St., Gladwin, died Saturday, June 25, at Gladwin Area Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Detroit, September 2, 1913, she and William Schultz were married April 6, 1942, in Detroit. They lived there until 1960 when they moved to Gladwin to make their home. She was a member of Golden Rod Rebeccas of Gladwin and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

   Surviving are her husband William; 1 brother, and 4 sisters. A son, James, preceded her in death. Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Castanier officiating and interment will be in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Leader Dog School at Rochester are suggested. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 06-29/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

JAMES L. SCHULTZ (6 OCT 1936 - 13 DEC 1973)

 

James L. Schultz, 37, of Chicago, Ill., died Thursday, December 13, in Chicago. An architectural engineer, he was born October 6, 1936, in Detroit, the son of William and Helen Schultz. He had been a resident of Chicago for 10 years. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz of Gladwin. He was not married. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

LELLA FRANCES SCHULTZ (1900 - MAY 1991)

 

LOUISE F. "LOU" SCHULTZ (5 MARCH 1913 - 8 MAY 2001)

Louise F. "Lou" Schultz, 88, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born March 5, 1913 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Dhurm) Vanderworp. Louise married Christian “Pete” Schultz, Aug. 15, 1936 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1969. She owned and operated, with her husband, the Gladwin Hotel from 1955 to 1972. Louise was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Womens Benefits Association.

Surviving are her grandchildren: Debbie and James Primeau and Michael Schultz, all of Gladwin, Cheryl and Rich Jackson of Hermosa Beach, Calif., Ken and Penny Owens of Hope, Mark and Sheri Schultz of Beaverton, and Kathy and Scott Bowen of Midland; great-grandchildren, Jim Primeau, Tony Zeitz, Gary, Kevin, and Kristin Schultz, Katelynn and Paige Owens, and Madison Bowen; one brother, Theodore Vanderworp of Pontiac; and one sister, Dorothy Noker of Detroit.

She was preceded in death by one son, Delbert in 1989; one daughter, Christine Taylor in 1997; two sisters, Lillian Mathews and Marion Greenjuski; and one great-grandson, Matthew Schultz in 1996.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Father Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladwin Little League.

MABLE (WIRTH) ZILKA - SCHULTZ (19 MARCH 1908 - 12 JAN 2004)

Mable Schultz, Mrs. Schultz, 95, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Gladwin Living Center following a brief illness. She was born in Reed City on March 19, 1908 to the late Jacob and Sarah (Mosher) Wirth. She married Walter Zilka in Lansing in July of 1935; he preceded her in death in 1978. She then married Karl Schultz in Gladwin in Sept. of 1986. He predeceased her in death in 1993.

Mable loved her yard and garden where she loved to bird watch. She was a member of the Farm Bureau Ladies Aid, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where she was very active in many of the church’s functions.

She is survived by one son, Russell Zilka of St. Charles, Missouri; Grandson, Matthew Zilka; Step-children, Ruth Averill of Freeland, Rosemary (Bud) Clement of Saginaw, and Ronald Schultz of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Brothers: Milton (Eleanor) Wirth of Reed City, Arthur (Maxine) Wirth of LeRoy, and Donald (Darlene) Wirth of Grand Rapids. She was predeceased by two sons, five sisters, and three brothers.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Verity presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The family requests memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church.

MATTHEW CHRISTIAN SCHULTZ (28 SEP 1996 - 3 OCT 1996)

 

Matthew C. Schultz, 5 day-old infant son of Mark and Sheryl Zeitz Schultz of Beaverton, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 at Saginaw General Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1996. Surviving are his parents, Mark and Sheryl of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Anthony Zeitz and Gary Schultz, both at home; his grandparents, Herbert and Norma Zeitz of Gladwin, and Jim and Myrna Gerow of Greenville; his great-grandmother, Louise Schultz of Gladwin; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Delbert Schultz.

   Rites were held at 3 p.m. Saturday from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Sprang officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1966 Column - 1 Page - 7

 

NICHOLAS SCHULTZ (1899 - 1962)

 

WILLIAM SCHULTZ (8 MAY 1914 - 20 JAN 1987)

 

INEZ SCHULZ (1888 - FEB 1976)

 

JOSEPH E. SCHULZ (1890 - MAY 1953)

 

GEORGE G. SCHWARTZ (15 JAN 1890 - 22 FEB 1960)

 

GEORGE SCHWARTZ DIES IN FLORIDA

 

   George Schwartz, 70, died February 22 in Florida. A resident of Gladwin Township for five years, he was spending the winter in Florida. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, and one brother, Henry, of Florida. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at Palmetto, Fla., and burial will also be at Palmetto. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1960 Column - 4 Page - 8

 

RITES HELD FOR GEORGE SCHWARTZ

 

   Funeral services were held February 28, for George G. Schwartz, 70, at the Hall Funeral Home. A winter resident of Palmetto Trailor Park, Fla., he died at Bay Pines, Fla., after a short illness. Mr. Swartz, a retired automobile test driver, was born January 15, 1890 in Mitchell, S.D. He served in the Navy in World War I and was a member of Utica No. 75 Masonic Lodge. He married Ruby L. Sidel in 1910 in Gladwin County.

   Survivors include his wife, Ruby; and one brother, Henry, of Palmetto, Fla. The Rev. Howard Somers officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-02/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

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RUBY L. SCHWARTZ (26 JULY 1889 - 1 APRIL 1968)

 

LAURA MARY (WILBUR) SCOTT (28 AUG 1866 - 6 AUG 1941)

 

FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN IN GLADWIN DIES AT BEAVERTON

 

   Mrs. Laura Wilbur Scott, 74, who according to available records was the first white child born in Gladwin county, died at her home in Beaverton at 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. Mrs. Scott was born August 28, 1866 in Secord township, Gladwin county, to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wilbur, two of the earliest settlers in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur came here from Saginaw county. She was a life-long resident of the county, having resided in the city of Gladwin and on a farm in Tobacco township before moving here with her husband 20 years ago.

   Surviving besides her husband are a sister, Mrs. Bessie Fairchild, of Lansing, and a niece, Mrs. Georgie Terhurne, of Lansing. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church here Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Elder S. T. Pendleton, pastor of the Latter Day Saints church officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery at Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 08-13/1941 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

LYLE WILBUR SCOTT (1 APRIL 1923 - 24 MARCH 1975)

 

Lyle W. Scott, 51, of 129 Dennis St. in the Wooden Shoe Village, died suddenly Monday, March 24, at his home. Born in Durand on April 1, 1923, he moved to Gladwin County from Flint in 1969. Mr. Scott was employed as a truck driver for Central Cartage in Midland and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Mr. Scott and the former Irma Gocha were married on May 9, 1970, in the First United Methodist Church of Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, one stepson, two step-daughters, six sisters, six brothers, and eight grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-02/1975 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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WILLIAM J. SCOTT (2 APRIL 1863 - 9 DEC 1944)

 

William J. Scott, 81, pioneer Beaverton resident, died at the Gladwin Hospital Saturday at 6:15 p.m. as the result of burns suffered when a stove exploded at his home in Beaverton Tuesday. Mr. Scott had been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 66 years.

   Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Elder S.T. Pendleton of the Beaverton LDS Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. The Beaverton Masonic Lodge was in charge of services at the grave.

   Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Scott, Mr. Scott was born in Belfast, Ireland; on April 2, 1863. He came to the United States with his parents when he was only 18 months old. The family settled first in New York state and moved to Michigan when Mr. Scott was 15 years old. For many years Mr. Scott operated a farm in Tobacco township. Mr. Scott was the oldest of six children in the family. His three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Fairchilds, Mrs. Eliza Lince and Miss Maude Scott, have all passed

away. A brother, Norman Scott, of Flint, is the only one of the immediate family surviving. Mrs. John Rich, of Beaverton, and James J. Dow, of Toledo, Ohio, are cousins. His wife, the former Mrs. Laura Greeley, of

Gladwin, died on August 6, 1941. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1944 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

ALICE M. SCRAFFORD (25 APRIL 1857 - 26 APRIL 1926)

 

MADISON C. SCRAFFORD (22 JUNE 1856 - 28 APRIL 1930)

 

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CHARLES ALBERT SEARFOSS (1880 - 15 JUNE 1961)

 

HELEN KATERINA SOPHIA (GARBER) SEARFOSS (20 SEP 1887 - 20 FEB 1977)

 

LEROY W. SECKMAN (1889 - MAY 1948)

 

PEARL B. SECKMAN (1895 - APRIL 1969)

 

BRADLEY JOSEPH "B. J." SEIBERT (25 APRIL 1980 - 27 AUG 1999)

 

GORDON J. SEIPKE (10 AUG 1916 - 11 SEP 2002)

 

   Gordon J. Seipke , age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at River Bend Assisted Living Center in E. China, Michigan following a lingering illness. He was born in Gladwin on August 10, 1916 to the late Julius and Mary Stange Seipke. He retired after 30 years of service as a Steam Engineer for the Detroit Board of Education. Gordon married the former Stephanie Goscinski on December 4, 1969. She survives him.

   Surviving also is one stepson, Jerome (Pat) Paschke of Clay Township; one stepdaughter, Marleen (Richard) Parson of Clinton Township; two sisters, Esther Anderson of Gladwin and Alvyna Powell of California; and several nieces and nephews. Gordon is predeceased by one brother, Carl; and four sisters, Ruby Kyros, Eva Clark, Edith Pahl and Mildred Landis.

   Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 14, 2002 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Rev. Tony Alexander presiding, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/2002 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MARY SELF (1859 - JUNE 1949) 

 

W. T. SELF (8 APRIL 1855 - 13 FEB 1916)

 

VERNON L. SELTZ (21 APRIL 1926 - 3 OCT 1969)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO VERN SELTZ

 

   Vernon L. Seltz, 43, well-known Secord Township farmer and Gladwin Deputy Sheriff, died Friday, Oct. 3, following an illness of two and a half years. Born in Gladwin on April 21, 1926, he served 10 years as Secord Township Supervisor. Mr. Seltz was a World War II veteran of the Air Force, a member of the Michigan Sheriff's Association and the National Farmer's Organization. He was married to the former Charlotte Smith on Jan. 5, 1946, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lois, of Midland; one son, Keith, of Gladwin; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Seltz, of Gladwin; four brothers, Clarence, of Lake Tahoe, Calif, Wilbur, of Rochester, Elmer, of West Branch, and Roger, of Maryland; seven sisters, Mrs. Ella Vallender, of Beaverton, Mrs. Bertha Raymond, of Gladwin, Mrs. Lora Smith, of Jackson, Mrs. Dortha DeLair, of Midland, Mrs. Wanda Cornell, of Chicago, Mrs. Veriline Fial, of New York and Mrs. Clara Carvey, of Alma.

   Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl W. F. Moyer officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-08/1969 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

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SAMUEL SEMPF (26 NOV 1895 - 12 JUNE 1971)

 

Samuel Sempf, 75, of Warren, died in Warren Saturday, June 12, after an illness of several years. He was born in Germany November 26, 1895, and came to the United States in 1956, first to Detroit and then to Gladwin in 1962, and back to Warren in 1965. He was a retired farmer, having farmed in Germany and Gladwin. Mr. Sempf and Augusta Meister were married in Germany, before coming to this country.

   Surviving are his wife Augusta; a son, Edmund Zemp of Warren; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Kaiser of Detroit; two grandchildren; a brother, Alexander Serbian, and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Pedde, both in Germany.

   Services were held Tuesday, June 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gladwin, with the Rev. Ernst Mueller officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

CHARLES. SERSAW (9 AUG 1887 - MAR)

 

CHARLES WELLINGTON SERSAW
SON OF: Wellington Robert SERSAW & Martha Jane STURCH
WAS MARRIED TO: Minnie E. BERSETTE & MRS. Mable SHEARS

Charles Sersaw passed away Sunday, March 1, at his home in Hamilton township after a brief illness. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was 37 years of age and leaves a widow and three daughters.
Charles Sersaw was born in Hamilton township, Clare County, August 9, 1887, and spent the greater part of his life there. His first wife passed away about two years ago, leaving three young
daughters to his care. One year ago he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mable Shears of Flint, who survives him. For some time past until stricken with the illness which caused his demise he was
employed at the Cornwell farm in Arthur township. Funeral services were held from the schoolhouse in district one, Hamilton township, Elder George Bailey officiating, and the
remains laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4

GEORGE B. SERSAW (26 MAY 1891 - APRIL 1958)

 

GEORGE SERSAW DIES AFTER WEEK'S ILLNESS

 

   George B. Sersaw, 66, of Hamilton township, died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw after an illness of one week. He was born on May 26, 1891, in Clare County, and spent his lifetime farming there. He was born on May 26, 1891, in Clare County, and spent his lifetime farming there. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Sersaw, is survived by four brothers, Lorenzo, of Riverdale, Ellis, of Clare, John, of Gladwin, and James, of Coleman.

   Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. Elder Elmer Kintner will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers are Byrn Lyons, Charles Manwaring, James McGuire, Andrew Keysor, Ellsworth Miller, and Randolph Switzer. Gladwin County Record dated 04-16/1958 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

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MARTHA JANE (STURCH) SERSAW (17 MAR 1859 – 31 JULY 1934)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- August 30, 1934

Martha Sersaw was born March 17, 1859, in Bellville, Canada, and died at her home in Hamilton, Clare county, July 31, 1934, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 14 days. She was married
to Robert Sersaw in 1880. To this union were born 14children, six preceding her in death. Her husband died March 31, 1926.  Those left to mourn her loss are Mrs. Hattie Mose, Saginaw; Mrs. Emma Muma, Grayling; George, Lorenzo and Ellis, at home; John, James and William of Hamilton township, Clare county; 29 grandchildren.  Mrs. Sersaw was one of our oldest pioneers, having lived in Hamilton township for over 50 years. She was a kind and loving mother and loved by all who knew her. She joined the Latter Day Saints church in 1912.  The funeral was held at the Allen schoolhouse, conducted by Elder Geo. W. Bailey. Burial was at the Highland cemetery at Gladwin.

 

WELLINGTON ROBERT SERSAW (1852 - 30 MAR 1926)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- April 8, 1926

Robert Sersaw was born in Ontario in 1852, and passed to the great beyond at Ann Arbor hospital, after undergoing an operation for cancer of the stomach, March 30, at 10:30 p.m., aged 74.  He was married to Miss Jane Stearch, and to this union 12 children were born of whom six sons and two daughters survive him with his wife; four sons preceded him in death. He also leaves two brothers.  Mr. and Mrs. Sersaw have been residents of Clare county the past 45 years, during which time they have experienced much of the hardships of early pioneer life. Mr.
Sersaw was a hard working man and a good and very kind neighbor, respected by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed.  Funeral services were held on Easter Sunday at the
Allen schoolhouse. Elder George W. Bailey officiated and interment took place in Highland cemetery, Gladwin.

RICHARD L. SETZER (19 JAN 1922 - 3 SEP 1974)

 

Richard Setzer, bus supervisor for the Gladwin Community Schools, died suddenly Tuesday evening of a heart attack. The funeral will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-04/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

Services were held Friday, at 1:30 p.m., at Mathews Funeral Home for Richard L. Setzer, 52, of Gladwin. Mr. Setzer suffered a heart attack on Tuesday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m., and was dead on arrival at the Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born in Ayersville, Ohio, January 19, 1922, and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1945, coming here from Flint hwere he had been a resident several years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Mr. Setzer and the former Mary Jane Balzer were married October 12, 1970.

   Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane, 3 daughters, Mrs. Ron (Connie) McGinty of Roscommon, Mrs. Ray (Kathy) Koerner of Okemos, and Mrs. Mike (Carol) Hopkins of Davison; his mother, Mrs. Clayton (Fern) Thompson of Gladwin; a brother Robert Setzer of Flint; 7 step-children, Raymond, Marvin, and Robert Balzer of Sao Paola, Brazil, Mrs. Richard (Betty) McColley of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Steven (Dorothy) Miller of Midland; Mrs. Richard (Connie) Arthur of Coleman; and 19 grandchildren.

   Philip Geeck officiated at the services and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1974 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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DOROTHY SHAFFER (1863 - JULY 1929)

 

JOHN CLARENCE SHAFFER (31 AUG 1888 - 14 APRIL 1969)

 

JUDGE JOHN C. SHAFFER DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME

 

   Former Circuit Judge John C. Shaffer, 80, died suddenly at his home, at 310 N. Bowery Ave., Monday evening, about 6:45 o'clock, just a few hours after returning from Florida. Services will be Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Apparently in good health, Judge Shaffer and his sister, Mrs. Donna Williams, had arrived in Detroit Monday afternoon by airline, after vacationing in Florida. They came from Detroit by automobile and stopped enroute for supper. Reaching their home here, they unpacked and Judge Shaffer said he felt a little tired and was going to rest for a while and went into the bedroom. Mrs. Williams found him a short time later in bed. The physician called said he died of a stroke.

   A lifelong resident of Gladwin, Judge Shaffer was born Aug. 21, 1888, in Gladwin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shaffer. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1904, and attended Ferris Institute and Assumption College before graduating from the University of Michigan law school. He began his pratice of law here in 1910 following his graduation. In 1914, he was named Gladwin County prosecuting attorney, served in the armed forces in World War I and returned after the war and resumed his duties as prosecuting attorney, a post he held for 16 years. He was probate judge form 1932 to 1935, and also served as city attorney for several years.

   Judge Shaffer was elected circuit judge of the 34th Judicial Circuit in 1936 and was sworn into that office on Dec. 5 of that year. He was judge of the circuit, comprised of Gladwin, Arenac, Ogemaw, Roscommon, Crawford and Otsego counties, for 23 years retiring at the end of 1959. A highly respected attorney and jurist by his colleagues and friends, he presided over many important trials both, in his own circuit and outside as a visiting judge.

   Judge Shaffer was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Michigan Bar Association, He was never married. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Donna M. Williams, who made her home with him; a nephew, John T. Williams, of West Lafayette, Ind.; and a cousin, Miss Blanche LeStrange of Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley will officiate at the services at Sacred Heart Church, Gladwin, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. A rosary will be read tonight (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-16/1969 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

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JOHN M. SHAFFER (1854 - FEB 1919)

 

WALTER SHARLAND (31 AUG 1862 - 20 MARCH 1945)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR WALTER SHARLAND

 

   Walter Sharland, 82, died on Tuesday March 20 and funeral services took place from the Hall Funeral home, on Friday with burial in Highland cemetery, Rev. Ellis Biggs officiated. Mr. Sharland was born in Devonshire, England on August 31, 1862, and came to this country for the first time when 18 years of age, returning to England twice before settling in Michigan, he has resided in Gladwin city and Grout township for the past 34 years. In 1898 he married Miss Charlotte Dardy, who passed away in 1908. The following year he was married to Miss Ida Clements, who survives him, together with a daughter, Nellie, from the first marriage.

   Mr. Sharland was a farmer by occupation, and was active in the work of the church, being one of the first roster members of the Assembly of God church in Gladwin, where he was faithful in attendance until his illness made it impossible for him to do so any longer. Besides his wife and daughter he is survived by a foster daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Stuck, three brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

ELMA I. SHARP (1913 - JULY 1997)

 

GUY C. SHARP (1900 - 1981)

 

ISABEL (ANGER) SHARP (? - 1939)

 

JOHN EDWARD SHARP (30 JAN 1830 - 13 JUNE 1904)

 

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   John Edward Sharp was born in the Province of New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, Jan. 30, 1830. He was one of 13 children who came with their parents to Houghton Centre Norfolk county, Ont., during the summer of 1850, where in the spring of 1851 he took up a tract of land in the forest, which he cleared away with his own hands. March 25, 1855, he married Miss Margaret Campbell, which union was blessed with 12 children. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp moved to Boyham county, Ont., in 1880, from thence they came to Clare county, Mich., in Nov. 1880, where he passed to his heavenly rest June 13, 1904. He united with the first Baptist church of Houghton Centre in 1852, of which he was after elected deacon. This office he has ever filled with credit to the several Baptist churches of which he has been a member. He leaves a widow and 10 children to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday, conducted by Rev. M. A. Oakley. The remains were interred in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1904 Column - 3 Page - 8

 

JOHN WESLEY SHARP (23 APRIL 1858 - 3 APRIL 1929)

 

ANOTHER PIONEER OF COUNTY PASSES ON

 

J. W. SHARP SETTLED ON GROUT FARM TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO

 

   John Wesley Sharp was born in Port Bourough, Ontario, April 23, 1858. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Sharp. He was married in 1881 to Isabel Anger and about 28 years ago, they came to Grout township where they settled and made their home. About six years ago they came to Gladwin.

   Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive the father. They are John of Hockaday; Mabel of Grand Rapids, Maude of Detroit, Murdick of Butman, Grace of Sunfield, Edgar of Detroit and Emery at home. The mother and wife is also left to mourn his going, together with four brothers and three sisters. There are eighteen grandchildren and many friends, for Mrs. Sharp was well-known in Gladwin.

   He was ill but a few weeks, when he died at his home here April 3, 1929, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and ten days. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Saturday, April 6, at two o'clock. Miss Alma M. Wegner and Emil Wegner sang the message of comfort. Rev. Whitney, pastor of the church, conducted the services. The body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1929 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

WAYNE C. SHARP (1964 - SEP 1982)

 

CATHERINE E. SHARPE (1878 - 1935)

 

CINDY K. SHARPE (1959 - JULY 1988)

 

MARGARET SHARPE

 

   SHARPE.---At Wheatley, March 10, Mrs. Margaret Sharpe died of heart failure, aged 67 years, 11 months and 29 days. Funeral services were conducted March 13 at the house by Rev. F. M. Clough. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1906 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

WAYNE SHARPE (1905 - 1936)

 

BURTON GRANT SHAW, SR (20 APRIL 1894 - 15 FEB 1972)

 

Burton G. Shaw, 77, of Glawin, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital. Born in Hameth on April 20, 1894, he came to Gladwin County in 1930 from Grayling where he worked for the Pere Marquette Railroad. Mr. Shaw was a retired clerk from Dow Chemical Co. in Midland, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. He was a member of the American Legion and Gladwin F and AM Lodge No 397. He was married to the former Joy Foutch on July 14, 1928, in Detroit.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Burton Jr., of San Pedro, Calif.; one brother Walter, of Bay City; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. C. E. Howe will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service wil be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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HARRIET M. SHAW (2 MAY 1890 - 3 DEC 1979)

 

Mrs. Harriet M. Shaw, 89, of Belding, died Monday, Dec. 3, in the Belding Community Hospital. Born in Bannister on May 2, 1890, she had lived in Gladwin for several years and was a life member of the Gladwin Rebekah Lodge. She was married to William Shaw and he preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are one son, Wilbur of Belding; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. A son, Kenneth, also preceded her in death in 1956. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Huffman Funeral Home in Belding. Pastor David Garty officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1979 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

KENNETH G. SHAW (1911 - NOV 1956)

 

MARY ANN (BURKETT) SHAW (13 MARCH 1870 - 29 AUG 1944)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. SHAW

 

   Funeral services will be held at the Gladwin Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Mary Shaw, 73, who died at her home here at noon Tuesday following an illness of several months. The Rev. John Scott will officiated and burial will be in Highland cemetery.

   Mary Ann Burkett was born in Detroit on March 13, 1871. She was married to William Shaw, of Gladwin, in 1899. Mrs. Shaw was an active member of the Gladwin Methodist Church, of the Rebekahs and the Order of Eastern Star. She will be sadly missed by a host of friends here. Her husband preceded her in death on July 6, 1931.

   Mrs. Shaw's remains will be at the Reigle Funeral Home here and friends may call until 1 p.m. Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/1944 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

MRS. MARY SHAW

 

   Funeral services were held Thursday, August 31 at 2 o'clock at the Gladwin Methodist church for Mrs. Mary Shaw, 74, who died at her home here August 29 following a stroke. The Rev. John Scott officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Shaw was born March 13, 1870 in Detroit, Michigan and came to Gladwin county with her family when a small girl. Since that time she has resided in the county and in Gladwin city. She was married in 1889 to William Shaw who preceded her in death thirteen years ago on July 6, 1931.

   Mrs. Shaw was an active member of the Methodist church, of the Rebecca's and the Order of Eastern Stars until afflicted with blindness a few years ago. She will be sadly missed by her relatives and friends. Surviving her are four nieces, Mrs. Mabel Smith of Flint, Mrs. Phoebe Tracy of Gladwin, Mrs. Lottie McKimmy and Mrs. Julia Kent of Beaverton, other relatives and many friends. Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1944 Column - 1 Page - 5

 

OLA I. SHAW (1911 - JAN 1992)

 

WILLIAM B. SHAW (16 DEC 1864 - 6 JULY 1931)

 

AN OLD RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART TROUBLE

 

   William B. Shaw, an old resident of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday about 2 p.m. as he was stepping off the curb on Silver Leaf street at the corner in front of his residence. He was seen to stagger and fall and when picked up life was about extinet. The cause of his death was valvular heart trouble with which he had been afflicted about 18 months. Mr. Shaw was under contract to drive the mail trucks between Gladwin and Midland, had begun his duties July 1 and was just leaving his home for the post office to make the trip to Midland when his final summons came.

   William B. Shaw was born Dec. 16, 1864, at Hungerford, Ont., and spent part of his boyhood at Sincoe, Ont. He came to Imlay City, Michigan, when he was 18 and about two years later to Gladwin. He was married to Miss Mary A. Burket Nov. 9, 1891. After Mr. Shaw came to Gladwin he started a livery business, later a dray line, carried mail from train to post office and at different times served as a carrier on star routes. For a number of years he was proprietor of the big ten cent barn on Silver Leaf street and afterward had been doing some farming until he rented his farm a short time since.

   Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at two, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney. The I.O.O.F. lodges will have charge of the services at the cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one brother, John H. Shaw of Beaverton, one sister, Mrs. H.A. Pettit of Holly. Gladwin County Record dated 07-09/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

DOROTHY E. (BAUMANN) SHEA (5 OCT 1893 - 6 OCT 1984)

 

Dorothy Shea, 91, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 6, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Barber, in Fisherville. Born in Mecosta County Oct. 5, 1893, she came to Gladwin County in 1918. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, the Altar Society and Farm Bureau. The former Dorothy Baumann, she was married to Mortimer Shea June 27, 1918, in Mecosta County. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1971.

   Surviving are 2 sons, Mortimer Jr. and Donald of Gladwin; 6 daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) Liddy of Pontiac, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Haight of Weidman, Mrs. Joseph (Nora) Closs, Mrs. John (Mary) Vitkuski and Mrs. Ron (Donna) Thompson of Midland and Mrs. Frank (Rose Ann) Barber of Fisherville; 4 brothers, Alphonse of Suttons Bay, Jerome and Donald of Mecosta, and Eugene of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Sister Mary Albertina of Farmington and Mrs. Carolyn Singles of Pontiac; 47 grandchildren; and 42 great grandchildren. A daughter, Margaret, also preceded her in death.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church with burial in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-10/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

JOHN SHEA (1859 - 1932)

 

JULIA SHEA (12 OCT 1862 - 3 JAN 1936)

 

MRS. JULIA SHEA DIES FRIDAY IN HAMILTON TP.

 

   Services were held Monday morning at the Church of Sacred Heart for Mrs. Julia Shea, conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Born in Ireland October 12, 1862, she was married in the spring of 1893 to John Shea. Mr. and Mrs. Shea came that year to Hamilton township, Clare county, where they started a farm in a thickly timbered part of the township. They were the parents of five children, four of whom, died in infancy. She was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart church, and always attended unless prevented by illness. She is survived by her son, Mortimer Shea. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1936 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

MARGARET SHEA (1920 - 1933/34)

 

MARY ELLEN SHEA (11 JUNE 1888 - 9 JAN 1890)

 

MICHAEL PATRICK SHEA (15 FEB 1858 - 12 MARCH 1910)

 

MORTIMER F. SHEA, SR (1894 - 19 FEB 1971)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO MORT SHEA SR.

 

   Mortimer F. Shea, 76, well known Hamilton Township farmer, died at his home Friday after a two year illness. A life-long resident of the area, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shea, and was born at the home where the family still resides at 11473 Sullivan Road, Clare County. Mr. Shea was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. He atteded the Shea School in Hamilton Township, was a farmer all his life and a livestock dealer for about 20 years. He and the former Dorothy Baumann were married in St. Michael's Church in Remus.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Mortimer Jr., and Donald, both of Gladwin; six daughters, Mrs. Joe (Frances) Liddy of Pontiac; Mrs. William (Ruth) Hardy, Mrs. Joe ( Nora) Closs, Mrs. Jake (Mary) Vitkuski and Mrs. Ron (Donna) Thomson, all of Midland, and Mrs. Frank (Roseann) Barber, of Fisherville; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Haslem, of Memphis; 48 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret, in 1934.

   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Trombley officiating, assisted by Father Thomas Morrissey and Father James Fitzpatrick. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said Sunday at 8 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1971 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

MORTIMER “MORT” JOSEPH SHEA, JR (18 APRIL 1919 - 17 AUG 2002)

 

MORTIMER "MORT" SHEA

 

   Mortimer Shea, age 83, of Gladwin passed away Saturday, August 17 at the Mid Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin following a long illness. He was born April 18, 1919 in Clare County to Mortimer and Dorothy Baumann Shea. Mort lived and farmed in the Gladwin area all his life. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the army. One June 12, 1946 he married Anna Lee Brubaker in Gladwin. She survives him.

   Mort was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 1075 Harrison, Past Grand Knight of Fr. Artman Council #5280 Knights of Columbus, MMPA Board of Directors, and Hamilton Township Treasurer/Supervisor and the Clare County Drain Commissioner.

   Surviving are his wife, Anna Lee; his children Bob (Deb) Shea of Gladwin, Dennis (Janis) Shea of Gladwin, Richard (Tammy) Shea of Elk Creek, California, Mary Pat (Matt) Sheehan of East Tawas, Jim (Kathy) Shea of Gladwin, Kathy Swingle of Gladwin, Christine (Christopher) Dunning of Midland, and Annette (Howard) Ritchie of Gladwin; 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; his brother Don Shea of Gladwin; and his sisters Ruth Haight (Hardy) of Weidman, Donna Thompson of Midland, Nora Closs of Midland and Rose Ann Barber of Auburn.

   He is predeceased by a baby daughter, Teresa Jean; and by sisters Margaret Shea, Mary Vitkuske and Fran Liddy. A funera service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday August 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Chuch. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak will officiate. Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Graveside services will be under the auspices of V.F.W. Post 1075 of Harrison. A Rosary was prayed Tuesday evening at the Sisson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart School or Mission. Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

PATRICK J. SHEEHAN (7 APRIL 1921 - 3 FEB 1970)

 

ILLNESS FATAL T PATRICK SHEEHAN

 

   Services were held Monday for Patrick J. Sheehan, 48, of Flint, who died at his home Tuesday, Feb. 3, following a brief illness. Born April 7, 1921, in Isabella County, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sheehan, of North Bradley. Mr. Sheehan was employed as a production worker at the Chevrolet plant and had been a resident of Flint since 1953. He was a graduate of Gladwin High School and was a veteran of World War II. He never married.

   Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan; five brothers, Thomas and Robert Gladwin, William of Traverse City, James and Michael of California; seven sisters, Mrs. Ruth Holmes of Lansing, Mrs. Mary Hutchins of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Betty Cech of Arizona, Mrs. Virginia McKenna of Titusville, Fla., Mrs. Joan Lynch of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Florence Lipp of Flint, and Mrs. Nancy Thurlow of West Branch.

   The Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley officiated at the 11:00 a.m. service Monday from Sacred Heart Church and interment was in Highland Cemetery. The Rosary was read Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1970 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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WILLIAM J. SHEEHAN (24 MAY 1925 - 24 OCT 1995)

 

BERTHA MAE SHELL (24 MAY 1877 - 15 JAN 1962)

 

LIFETIME TEACHER PASSES AT 84

 

   Bertha Mae Shell, 84, died Monday at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born on May 24, 1877, in Sanilac County, she was the daughter of the lated Herbert and Orvilla Shell, and lived her lifetime in Gladwin County. Miss Shell taught in her first school at Hockaday in a little log schoolhouse, at Section 8, Ridge and Riley schools eight years and at the Beaverton school 15 years. She served as principal of the elementary school in Melvin for 12 years. Miss Shell was a member of the United Brethren Church, of Harrison.

   Surviving is a great-nephew, Terry MacRae, of Harrison. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the United Brethren Church, Harrison, with the Rev. Ernest Burk officiating. The Rev. Gerald Brady will officiate at burial services in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1962 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

GEORGE HERBERT SCHELL/SHELL (11 JULY 1857 - 18 OCT 1915)

 

HERBERT SCHELL DIES SUDDENLY

 

SCHELL --- George Herbert Schell died suddenly Monday morning between six and seven o'clock. Mr. Schell was born July 11, 1857, and at his death was aged 58 years, three months and four days. Although his health has been in a precarious state for some time his death was a sad shock to his family and friends. Mr. Schell and family have been residents of Gladwin county about 25 years, moving herer from Sanilac county. He was always a staunch Republican, by which party he was nominated for sheriff, was elected and served two terms, and served eight years as county drain commissioner, the duties of which offices he discharged with fidelity and honor. Since retiring from office he has been employed selling road supplies, in which he was very successful.

   He leaves besides his wife two daughters, Miss Mae Schell, teaching at Melvin, Mrs. Harry Bauserman of Toledo, one son, Merl E. Schell of Gladwin, three brothers, Thomas and Will of Butman and Charles of Jeddo, four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Stokan of Bad Axe, Mrs. Mary Stokan of Melvin, Mrs. Cora Beadle of Fargo and Mrs. Tillie Henderson of Ann Arbor. Other relatives called to Gladwin by his death were: Mrs. Sidney Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stokan of Melvin, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stokan of Bad Axe, Earl, Rae, Dennis and Carl Schell, Mrs. Norman Bergey, Mrs. Soldan and Mrs. Clayton Southwell from Butman township, nieces and nephews; George Smith, brother of Mrs. Schell, North Street; Mrs. Debbie Lewis and Mrs. Vine Slack of Melvin, sisters of Mrs. Schell; Mr. and Mrs. George Gilbert, Edward Dennis and William Utter cousins of Mrs. Schell.

   Floral offerings received in remembrance---a harp from county and ex county officers; anchor from Guy Smith and D. W. Hunter, wreath from the board of supervisors, pillow from family, wreath fro brothers and sisters, spray from U. S. Bridge and Pipe Co., wreath from flower mission, spray from Presbyterians Ladies Aid of Toledo, spray form C. O. Duvall and W. S. Bauserman, Toledo, spray from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bauserman and family, spray from Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Henderson.

   Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius, followed by interment in Highland cemetery, and were attended by a large concourse of friends who gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was held in high esteem by the people. The following resolution on his death was passed by the board of supervisors Saturday morning: Whereas, it has pleased our Great Father above to remove from among us this day, one of our most distinguished and respected citizens, Herbert Shell; therefore,

   Resolved that this board is moved by a profound feeling of sorrow, and that it is the sense of this board that we have lost from our community one worthy of our highest esteem, always strong and steadfast in contest, yet of the most kindly and considerated disposition, that while serving this county as sheriff, and in other positions, he was most efficient; that he always possessed that strength of character which commands respect and confidence and was a true and loyal friend.

   Resolved further that this resolution be spread at length on the records of this board and that a copy be sent to the bereaved  family of deceased. Resolved further that out of respect, this board now adjourn until Monday at 9 o'clock a.m. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1915 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

ORILLA (SMITH) SCHELL/SHELL (1859 - OCT 1933)

 

MRS. ORILLA SHELL DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

 

   Mrs. Orilla Shell died at her home Saturday, October 14, after a brief illness. She was born December 5, 1857 in St. Clair county. She was married to Herbert Shell, April 14, 1876. Three children were born, Mae, Gertrude and Merle. They moved to Gladwin county in 1890 and both were residents until the time of their deaths. Her husband, Herbert Shell, preceded her in death by 18 years, his death occurring October 16, 1915. Mrs. Shell was a quiet, home-loving woman; she repeatedly expressed her faith in God, and was resigned to His will.

   She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mae, of Gladiwn, and Mrs. M. F. Bauserman of Toledo, O.; and one son, Merle, of Gladwin; one grandchild, Clair Bauserman; two sisters, Mrs. Deborah Lewis of Yale, and Mrs. Esther Curtwright; three brothers, George of Jeddo, Edwin of Flint, and Elmer of Alpena. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

   Relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bauserman and son, Clair, of Toledo, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Jeddo; Ed. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Miller of Flint. Mrs. Deborah Lewis of Yale; Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson of Ann Arbor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shell, Mrs. Pearl Locklin, Floyd Stokan and son, Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hoitt, Mrs. Margaret McLeod and Mrs. Eva Bishop of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stokan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stokan, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stokan and Mrs. Wm. Shell of Bad Axe; Kenneth Beadle of Port Huron; Mr. and Mrs. Sid Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stokan of Brown City.

   Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beemer of West Branch; Mrs. Maude Putnam of Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. Amandus Soldan of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Will Shell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shell, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shell and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Southwell of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1933 Column - 3 Page - 4

 

MARGARET (LAWHORN) SHELL (1874 - MAY 1950)

 

FORMER RESIDENT BURIED HERE

 

   Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Shell, 76, were held from the Reigle Funeral Home in Flint recently. The Rev. C. H. Woods officiated and burial was made in the Gladwin cemetery. Mrs. Shell was a resident of Gladwin county for many years. She was born in Arden, Ontario in 1874 and came to the United States at 15. She married William Shell in 1890 in Oscoda. They operated a farm in Gladwin for some years. After leaving the farm. Mr. Shell served the county as sheriff for two terms. Moving to Bay City and then to Flint, he passed away 22 years ago.

   Following her husband' s death, Mrs. Shell spent her time in Pontiac, Gladwin and Flint. She died at the Walls Convalescent Home in Flint on Sunday, May 7, following several months of failing health. Surviving are one brother, George Boomhower, of Elk Horn, Manitoba; three sisters, Mrs. Lavina Green, of Arden, Ontario, Mrs. Edward Thompson of Elm Tree, Ontario and Mrs. Henry Long, of Flint; alson several nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated 05-17/1950 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

MERLE E. SHELL (12 NOV 1896- 8 NOV 1947)

 

MERLE E. SHELL DIES SUDDENLY

SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR WELL-KNOWN COUNTY CLERK

 

   The many friends of Merle E. Shell, veteran county officer, were shocked to hear of his sudden death at his home here late Saturday afternoon. Funeral services for Mr. Shell, who was 60 years old, were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Scott, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. The rites at the grave were in charge of the members of the Odd Fellow lodge, of which Mr. Shell was a member.

   It is thought Merle suffered a heart attack after he had fallen while going down a flight of stairs to the basement of his home. Merle, one of the best known residents in Gladwin county, had spent 26 years in public office. He was county treasurer for 16 years and was serving his fifth term as county clerk when was stricken. He was also employed by the department of revenue for two years before his terms in county office. Two years ago he was honored by being elected to the presidency of the State Association of County Clerks.

   Born in Melvin, Sanilac county, Nov. 12, 1896, he came to Gladwin county when five years old with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shell. His father was also prominent in county politics, serving as sheriff and holding the office of drain commissioner at the time of his death. The marriage of Mr. Shell to the former Miss Florence L. Coffell was solemnized here Nov. 23, 1910.

   At the time he was stricken Merle was getting the affairs of his office in shape and making plans for his annual camping trip into the woods to hunt deer. This event he always enjoyed in company with Mrs. Shell. Surviving are his widow, many relatives and a host of friends. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1947 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

WILLIAM F. SHELL (1 JULY 1867 - 31 AUG 1927)

 

DEATH OF WM. F. SHELL

EX-SHERIFF DIES AT BAY CITY AUGUST 31.

 

   William F. Shell died Wednesday morning, August 31, 1927, at 11:30 at his home in Bay City, having been afflicted with heart trouble about four years. Mr. Shell was born July 1, 1867 in Sanilac county. He came to Gladwin county and located on a farm in Butman township. He served his township as supervisor several terms. In 1910 he was elected sheriff and was re-elected in 1912. After serving as sheriff he returned to his farm where he lived until his health failed when he moved to Gladwin; and in 1923 moved to Bay City. He was a member of the Free Methodist church and an active worker.

   The body was brought to Gladwin to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Orilla Shell, Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Free Methodist church at 1:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Charles Woods of Flint. Burial was in Highland cemetery. He is survived by his wife and son, Byron Shell.

   Relatives who accompanied the body were: brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shell and daughter Violet of Detroit; sister, Mrs. May Perkins, of Melvin; sister, Mrs. Tillie Henderson, of Detroit; nephews and nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stokan and two children and Mrs. Nora Hall of Melvin, Mrs. Pearl Laughlin of Detroit; Roy Stokan and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stokan of Bad Axe, Mrs. Faye Soldan of Flint and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shell of Pontiac; other relatives, Mrs. Charles Pelo of Watertown, N.Y., Mr. Powley of Deckerville and son of Freeland.

   Mr. Shell was long an active participant in county politics. He continued to take an interest until sickness incapaciated him. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1927 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

JOHN SHEPHARD (1915 - ?)

 

MAXINE L. SHEPHARD (1917 - 1973)

 

B. T. SHERBINO (11 FEB 1838 - 26 SEP 1906)

 

EMIL J. SHERER (1908 - MAY 1972)

 

WINNIE S. SHERER (1903 - 1976)

 

EVELYN J. (ROUSE) SHERLOCK (18 JULY 1877 - 24 MAY 1975)

 

Mrs. Evelyn Sherlock, 97, of Gladwin and Deckerville, died Saturday, May 24, in Deckerville Community Hospital. She had been in a nursing home. Born in Sand Lake, July 18, 187, she was married to Michael Sherlock and he died in 1951.

   Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Evelyn) Ringler of Deckerville; a nephew, Leo Bradley of Gladwin; and 4 grandchildren. A son, Merrill, died in 1960. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-28/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

MICHAEL F. SHERLOCK (1870 - 20 APRIL 1951)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MICHAEL SHERLOCK

 

   Michael S. Sherlock, 81, passed away at his home in Gladwin on Friday, April 20. Funeral services were held on Monday morning from Sacred Heart Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. Michael Wolf officiated. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. A Rosary service was held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday evening. Mr. Sherlock was born in 1870 in Ontario and had lived in Gladwin for the past eight years. On April 23, 1901 he married Miss Evelyn Rouse in Michigamme.

   Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; a son, Merrill Sherlock of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Ringler of Flint; two sisters, Miss Mary Sherlock and Mrs. Agnes Bradley, both of Gladwin; also six grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1951 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

TERESA W. SHERLOCK (1877 - 1950)

 

ERNEST M. SHERMAN (30 MARCH 1908 - 19 APRIL 2000)

Ernest M. Sherman, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home following a lingering illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 30, 1908 to the late Martin and Caroline (Gaulka) Sherman. He married the former Alma Yanke in Oberlin Church on July 6, 1935. She survives him. He was a farmer in Gladwin County for 40 years, raising Golden Angus cattle.

Surviving besides his wife Alma are four daughters, Marilyn Hutson of Gladwin, Ernestine Pagano of Saginaw, Judith Grove of Columbia, Tenn., and Linda Smythe of Swartz Creek; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Otto Sherman of Gladwin and a sister, Augusta Bourisch of Warren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Edward Sherman and a sister, Emma Denewith.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Timothy Verity presiding. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday at the Sisson Funeral home and on Saturday morning at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the church building fund.

LILA SHERMAN (25 JUNE 1903 - 8 NOV 2001)

Lila Sherman, 98, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Born June 25, 1903 in Clare County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mabel (Wilson) Hayward. She lived here all of her life and attended the Assembly of God Church.

Surviving are three sons, Clifford Garver of Falmouth, Fred Garver of Flint, and Ron Garver of Gladwin; two daughters, Letha Knowlton of Gladwin and Carole Horn of Florida; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Max Hayward of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, April 18, 1990; one sister; and three brothers.

Services were held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

OLGA A. SHERMAN (04 AUG 1908 – 13 DEC 1983)

 

(Midland Daily News, Dec. 15, 1983)

 

Olga A. Sherman, 75, 311 Buckeye, Gladwin, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, 1983, in Gladwin Area Hospital.

 

She was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., Aug. 4, 1908. She moved to Detroit in 1927.  She married William Sherman Nov.11, 1928, and lived in Detroit until moving to Gladwin in 1941. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide.

 

She leaves her husband; sons, Loren Sherman of Grand Blanc and Carl Sherman of Marietta, GA; daughter, Joan Oldham of Hart; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and brother, Rudy Smith of Sharon, Pa.

 

Services will be at it a.m. Friday in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin with the Rev. William Winter officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call anytime at Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin.

 

 

ALONZO J. "PETE" SHORT (17 NOV 1925 - 20 DEC 2000)

Alonzo J. "Pete" Short, 75, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Born Nov. 17, 1925 in Hemlock, he was the son of Alonzo and Adeline Fox Short. He lived in Gladwin all his life and worked as a dairy farmer. Alonzo married the former Virginia Chatterton, Feb. 28, 1953 in Angola, Ind. He attended the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. He was an avid card player, bowler, and square dancer. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Farm Bureau, the MMPA, and Artificial Breeders, and was a Grout Township trustee for 19 years.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Douglas and wife Tracy of Burlington, Wis., and Paul and wife Marilou of Waterford; three daughters, Sue and husband Ernest Mycko of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Beverly and husband Dan Sugarbaker of Ada, and Marilyn and husband Brent Meyer of Saginaw; one stepdaughter, Debra and husband David Campbell of Fredericksburg, Texas; one brother, Walter and wife Cora of Gladwin; four sisters, Marie Clark of Bonita Springs, Fla., Gladys Hooks of St. Louis, Laura Watson of Saginaw, and Vivian Sims of Hemlock; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Diane Mahanty; one brother, Elmer; and two sisters, Dorothy Saumier and Mildred Clark.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin with Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gladwin or the church. Sisson Funeral home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements.

HARRY SHOTZBARGER (12 JULY 1886 - 20 JUNE 1962)

 

RITES SATURDAY FOR HARRY SHOTZBARGER

 

   Harry Leamon Shotzbarger, 75, of Beaverton Township, died today (Wednesday) at Veterans Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of four weeks. Born in Lancaster, Pa., on July 12, 1886, he came to Gladwin County from Detroit 31 years ago. He was married to the former Ida Guse on Jan. 27, 1919 in Pittsburg, Pa. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Beaverton Armerican Legion Post.

   Survivors include his wife, Ida; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Pecl and Mrs. Alberta Rucker, of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothes, Charles and Melvin, of Cleveland, and Wayne of Pennslyvania. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Hall will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1962 Colum - 5 Page - 1

 

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SHIRLEY SHULL (1930 - DEC 1992)

 

LEVINA ELIZABETH (KRALL) SIGMAN (1855 - 1929)

 

SAMUEL SIGMAN (7 JULY 1844 - 26 OCT 1917)

 

   SIGMAN---Samuel Sigman died at his home in Gladwin city, Oct. 26, 1917, aged 73 years, 3 months and 17 days. He suffered an attack of paralysis about two weeks since and grew gradually worse until the end came. He was born in Wood county, Ohio, July 7, 1844. Mr. Sigman was a Civil war veteran and served as private in Co. K, 57th regiment of Illinois infantry. He was married to Miss Levina E. Krall March 25, 1879. Ten children were born to them, six of whom survive with Mrs. Sigman to mourn a faithful father and loving husband. Services were conducted from the home Monday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. C.H. Lee, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-01/1917 Column - 4 Page - 1  

 

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WILLIAM A. SIGMAN (1884 - MARCH 1919)

 

NATHAN L. SILANCE (6 MAY 1895 - 3 NOV 1972)

 

Nathan L. Silance, 77, of 703 Pleasant Shores, Wiggins Lake, died Friday, November 3, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. He was a retired factory worker in the Buick Motor Division in Flint. Born in Franceville, Ind., May 6, 1895, he came to Flint in 1919 following service in World War I. Upon retirement in 1960, he moved to Gladwin. Survivors are three sons, Sylvester of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Beaverton; Edwin and William of Flint; one brother; one sister; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating and burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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CARL E. SILVER (5 AUG 1914 - 25 OCT 2001)

Carl E. Silver, 87, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001 at Pine River Healthcare Center in St. Louis, Michigan following a lingering illness. He was born in Indiana Aug. 5, 1914 to the late Everett and Bertha (Hunt) Silver. He married the former Vivian Pratt, she preceded him in death in March of 1996. He was a member of the South Litchfield Baptist Church.

He is survived by two brothers; John Silver of Kentucky and George Silver of Indiana, one sister Rosie Flach of Gladwin and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister; Myrtle Boakes. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Briggs presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

VIVIAN E. SILVER (29 OCT 1918 - 1 MARCH 1995)

MILDRED MARIE SIMON (7 AUG 1933 - 6 OCT 2002)

HIRAM SIMMONS (ABT. 26 APRIL 1869 - 18 APRIL 1908)

 

FOUND DEAD BY ROADSIDE

 

HIRAM SIMMONS IN LONELY SPOT

 

IN SHERMAN TOWNSHIP EXPIRE FROM HEART DISEASE---FOUND BY FISHING PARTY.

 

   Hiram Simmons, son of ex-sheriff R. F. Simmons, was found dead by the side of an unfrequented road in Sherman township Friday evening. The body was discovered by a party returning from a fishing trip, and was observed none too soon to prevent their wagon passing over it. It seems that at about 2 p.m. Hiram had started from the house of J. Dobson, where he was staying, to go to the Cedar near by for a fish, going by an old road. When not far on his journey it is thought that he sat down on a log by the side of the road to rest, and upon arising fell dead from heart trouble.

   Coroner Clute was called, and upon investigation pronounced the cause of death acute dilatation of the heart. The deceased had been in Gladwin a few days before to consult a doctor, and was in a poor state of health. The deceased came to Gladwin county with his parents when a small boy, and had grown up here. His age at his death was 38 years, 11 months and 23 days: Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-23/1908 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

LEVERNE SIMMONS ( 4 MAY 1917 -  8 MAY 2002)

 

   LeVerne Simons passed away peacefully in Paris, Tenn. near his Big Sandy home May 8, 2002. He was  85 years old. The oldest son of Leonard and Leta Simons, he was born in Detroit on May 4, 1917 of  Canadian heritage. He lived most of his life in Gladwin County, working on his uncle’s farm in  the 1930’s and later buying a farm of his own outside Beaverton. He served as a non-commissioned  Army officer in WWII in both Europe and the Pacific, and was discharged honorably as a captain in  1945.

   LeVerne met his first wife, Renava Honaker of Pocahontas, VA, in Detroit. After the war, they moved into a wood-sided log cabin with no indoor plumbing on an 80-acre riverfront parcel on  Calhoun Road near Beaverton. They worked hard to improve their property and make a living from  their small dairy and hog farm. LeVerne worked the land with a horse-drawn plow until his beloved "Grandad", D.D. Watson, bought him a Ford tractor. The tractor remained one of LeVerne’s most prized possessions until he reluctantly parted with it forty years later.

   Since they had no children in those years, LeVerne and Renava imported nieces and nephews from  Detroit to assist with summer chores. Richard, Janice, Marlene, Larry, and Delores all have  stories to tell of their summers on the farm, and some tell those stories with more fondness than  others.

   In 1952 they adopted their only child, Leta, named after LeVerne’s mother. Despite hard work,  farming failed to provide an adequate living for the small family. After a period of working odd  jobs to supplement their income, LeVerne passed the civil service exam and began his career in  1957 as a rural letter carrier on one of the two routes in the Beaverton area. For twenty-eight  years he drove his familiar red and white vehicles down a hundred miles of country roads each day  to deliver mail. He did it in rain, snow, sleet, and hail, but not always without complaint.

   Following many years of illness, Renava passed away at Midland Hospital in 1983 at the age of 67.  LeVerne married Patricia Aldrich Dolney of Beaverton in 1984. He and Pat moved to Sebring,  Florida, but the heat soon drove them north to Tennessee. They purchased a "Shaker house" on  three acres near Kentucky Lakes, an area even more rural than central Michigan. LeVerne spent his  later years, with Pat, remodeling and improving the Shaker house and tending to their garden, as  well as caring for an ever-changing population of rescued cats and dogs (ten at last count) and  the occasional injured bird.

   LeVerne enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially the Detroit Tigers. He also enjoyed CB radios  and made many friends over the years chatting on the airwaves. He built and operated a fleet of  remote-controlled airplanes, and at one time was active in the Gladwin flying club. He was also  an expert gardener, producing enviable and plentiful crops each year.

   He is survived by his wife Pat of Big Sandy, Tennessee; his daughter Leta of Anchor Point,  Alaska; and his brother Orville of Lake Placid, Florida. He enjoyed many good retirement years in  the garden and on the front porch of his house in the mild climate of central Tennessee.

   His ashes are interred at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin, Mich at the gravesite of Renava Simons.  If you wish to pay your respects, please contact the City of Gladwin at (989) 426-9231 for  directions.

 

NORMA M. SIMMONS (1916 - JAN 1996)

 

RICHARD D. SIMMONS (1910 - DEC 1986)

 

CAROLINA SIMRAU (1869 - 1933)

 

KEITH ARNOLD SIMRAU (8 APRIL 1937 - 10 APRIL 1937)

 

Keith Arnold, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simrau, of Sage township, born April 8, 1937, at Bay City, died April 10, 1937. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-14/1937 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

MICHAEL SIMRAU (1858 - DEC 1943)

 

HENRY SIMSACK (1917 - 1931)

 

JOSEPH SIMSACK (1880 - MAY 1956)

 

STELLA (KOSOSKI) SIMSACK (1896 - MARCH 1993)

 

LEMUAL ANGUS SISCO (4 NOV 1866 - 25 SEP 1926)

 

SARAH (ENGLISH) SISCO (27 MARCH 1870 - 16 APRIL 1939)

 

SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR MRS. SARAH SISCO

 

   Mrs. Sarah English Sisco died April 16 after a short illness. Mrs. Sisco was the daughter of Adam and Catherine English and was born in Peck, Sanilac county March 27, 1870. On June 29, 1888 she was married to Lemuel A. Sisco and to them were born several children, three of whom preceded her in death. Mr. Sisco died September 25, 1926. Mrs. Sisco had lived in Gladwin county for the past 45 years.

   Surviving her are four children, Mrs. Fred Joslin, Mrs. E. W. Wager, and J. N. Sisco of Gladwin and Clark V. Sisco of Detroit. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Church with Rev. Karl H. Keefer officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-19/1939 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

JACK L. "B.J." SISCHO (1930 - DEC 1996)

 

MAX H. SISCHO (26 JUNE 1921 - 22 DEC 1944)

 

RITES THURSDAY

 

PVT. MAX SISCHO

 

   Funeral services for Pvt. Max Sischo, recently returned from overseas, will be held at the Hall Funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Carl Koerner will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Pvt. Sischo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sischo, of Winegars, was born in Leonard on June 26, 1921. He came to Gladwin as a small child at attended the Gladwin schools. On May 10, 1944, he was inducted into the Army, and was overseas only a short time when he was killed in action in Luxembourg on December 22, 1944. Surviving are his parents, two daughters, Karen and Linda, and one brother, Jack Sischo. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1948 Column - 3 Page -1

 

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WALTER SKARL (1892 - 1953)

 

LEWIS W. SKEELS (1 MAY 1914 - 26 DEC 2003)

 

Lewis W. Skeels, 89, of Gladwin, passed away Dec. 26, 2003 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born May 1, 1914 to Lewis and Ethel (Skeels) Churchill in Gladwin. He worked at a waste water plant, retiring from Wayne County Road Commission in 1970. Skeels has been a resident of Gladwin since 1970 and previously resided in Romulus. He married Reatha (Shaw) Skeels on Jan. 1, 1942. She predeceased him in 1991.

 

He is survived by his sons: Larry (Joyce) Skeels of Wayne; Harold (Terry) Skeels of Kalamazoo; daughters, Marlene (Robert) Stanton of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; and Janet (Jerry) Mansfield, of Gladwin; 9 grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Skeels was predeceased by his parents.

 

Funeral Services were held Dec. 29, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Phil Hortop officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

 

JAMES E. SKYM, SR. (22 JAN 1942 – 10 AUG 2007)

 

Midland Daily News (MI)-August 12, 2007

James E. Skym Sr., 65, passed away Aug. 10, 2007 in Gladwin. James was born Jan. 22, 1942 in Midland, to Eugene and Melissa (Beebe) Skym.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Skym of Gladwin; daughter and son-in-law, Marlynn and Norm Muma of Gladwin; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Tony Priemer of Berkely; son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Beth Skym of Delphos, OH; son, Raymond Skym of Gladwin; 12 grandchildren; mother, Melissa Skym of Midland; four brothers and three sisters.

       
Funeral service will be Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, with Dick Rogers officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, from 2-9 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

       
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.   

ALOYSIUS SLABIC (1887 - 1957)

 

CARL A. SLABIC (25 SEP 1931 - 16 FEB 1994)

 

HELENA SLABIC (1861 - FEB 1944)

 

JOSEF SLABIC (1866 - AUG 1930)

 

RUTH G. SLABIC (27 MAY 1925 - 3 JULY 1999)

 

YULAH SLABIK (22 MARCH 1896 - 1 APRIL 1974)

 

ARTHUR E. SLOAN (29 NOV 1906 - 19 DEC 1985)

 

Arthur E. Sloan, 79, of 3300 N.W. Pinehurst, Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Ederslie Township, Bruce County, Ont., Nov. 29, 1906, he came to Gladwin County in 1960 from Drayton Plains, Mr. Sloan retired in 1959 as a mechanic for Pontiac Motors. He worked at McArdle Pontiac Cadillac in Midland until 1971 and operated Sloan's Sand and Gravel in Gladwin from 1960 to 1966. Mr. Sloan was a member of the Gladwin Co., V.F.W. Post 7303, the Disabled American Veterans of Gladwin County, U.A.W. Local 653 Pontiac, the Cedar Lodge F.& A.M. 60 of Clarkston and the Joseph C Bird O.E.S. 294, Clarkston. He was married to the former Minerva Pringle May 3, 1946, in Ohio.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gladys Obright of Elora, Ont. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. A military graveside service was held by the V.F.W. in the Highland Cemetery. The Gladwin Masonic Lodge held a memorial service Sunday. Memorials may be made to the National V.F.W. Home, the Masonic Home or the Congregational Church in Pontiac. Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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HENRY WILLIAM SMALLEY (11 APRIL 1911 - 8 JUNE 1919)

 

Henry William Smalley was born April 11, 1911, and died at his home on the farm near Gladwin, Mich., June 8, 1919. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, two brothers, Nathaniel and Verne, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Smalley of Gladwin, Mr. and Mrs. Brotherson of Toledo, Ohio. During his sickness he was very patient and often said he was going home to be with Hime who said. "Suffer the little children to come unto me." Services were held June 10 by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1919 Column - 4 Page - 4

 

EDEN A. SMALLWOOD (1875 - 1957)

 

REV. ISAAC C. SMALLWOOD (13 AUG 1826 - APRIL 1912)

 

PIONEER IS CALLED

 

REV. ISAAC C. SMALLWOOD IN 86TH YEAR PASSES TO OTHER SHORE.

 

WELL KNOWN OLD TIME RESIDENT, BELOVED BY ALL, HAS LONG AND BUSY LIFE.

 

   At the ripe age of 85 years, Rev. Isaac C. Smallwood passed away Tuesday at his home in Billings, the immediate cause of his death being an attack of bronchitis. During the last years of his life he had retained full possession of his mental faculities, and to a remarkable degree his bodily vigor. Mr. Smallwood was a native of Rockingham county, Virginia, where he was born Aug 13, 1826. When 10 years old his parents attracted by the reparts of the western Eldorado removed with him to the Hocking valley in Ohio. Here he grew to manhood. The pioneers of that locality found themselves unable to provide educational facilities for their children, and his schooling was limited to 30 days, received after he was 21 years of age. In 1850 he married Nancy Edgel, with whom he lived for more than 50 years. She died in November, 1902.

   In 1860 he enlisted in the war of rebellion at Newark, Lincoln county, Ohio. He was a resident of Nelsonville situated in a secession sympathizing district. He induced 30 others ot enlist with him. He held the rank of color sergeant, participated in 22 battles, and was with Sherman 33 days in his famous march to the sea, as a member of the second brigade, Kilpatricks cavalry. During the taking of Fort McAllister he was 4 1/2 days without rations.

   At the close of the war he returned to Ohio, where he was ordained to preach the gospel by the Free Will Baptists. He came to Gladwin county in 1875, where he purchased 10 acres of land, which upon investigation he found to be state land. He then settled at Bear Creek in Tobacco township, which was at that time a part of Billings township.

   He was elected treasurer of the township, and on account of the difficulty in keeping clear of trouble with the famous Billings bond issued at that time he resigned. For eight years he lived on a homestead on section 18, in Buckeye township. In 1883 he moved to Sacarappa in T. 19 1 W., form there to Sage township and again a resident of Buckeye township, then to Billings. For 24 years he held the office of justice of the peace in the various townships in which he has lived.

   Few men are better known in the county than Elder Smallwood. He has held religous services in nearly every schoolhouse in the county. The pioneers of the county remember him as the one on whom they called in the early days to assist them in burying the dead. It was he whom performed the marriage ceremony of their children. It is not given to any to get closer than the pioneer minister ot the people among whom he lives.

 

   "Man's life's a book of history; The leaves thereof are days; The letters, mercies closely joined; The tit'e is God's praise."

 

   As a pioneer preacher, Mr. Smallwood conducted the first religious services in the city of Gladwin, then known as the village of Cedar, on March 31, 1878. The services were held in the Record printing office, which had just been built on a site west of the abstract office. The building burned a few years ago. Baptismal services followed the meeting in the Cedar river, just north of the bridge on West Cedar avenue.

   To the first marriage eleven children were born, of whom five sons and  four daughters are living, as follows: George of Saginaw, Ells and John of Hay township, Matt of Sage, Perrel of Hay, Elizabeth, wife of J. T. Robinson of Sage, Jane, wife of Archie Boals of Tobacco, Mary, now Mrs. Hardy of Ohio, and Lucy, wife of B. F. Dumont of Billings. To a second marriage one son was born, who survives with the widow. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Presbyterian church in this city. Interment at Highland cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1912 Column - 4 Page - 1  

 

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JOHN SHERMAN SMALLWOOD (1870 - SEP 1954)

 

MATT SMALLWOOD (1873 - 1916)

 

MADISON FILMORE "MATT" SMALLWOOD (3 AUG 1873 - 19 MARCH 1916)

 

FRANK E. SMELSER (1935 - 13 JULY 1995)

 

JACQUELYN SMELSER (1932 - 1992)

 

ALICE SMITH (27 AUG 1877 - 5 SEP 1967)

 

BYRDE EVA SMITH (3 SEP 1913 - 20 OCT 1918) {???}

 

CARRIE L. SMITH (1866 - 1929)

 

CHARLES W. SMITH (? - ?)

 

CHARLOTTE E. SMITH (14 MARCH 1883  - 20 SEP 1962) s/w W. Perry Smith

 

CODY E. SMITH (29 NOV 1888 - 28 JAN 1961)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR GLADWIN MAN

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Cody E. Smith, 72, of Buckeye Township, who died Saturday at Veteran's Hospital, Saginaw, following a two year illness. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Born on Nov. 29, 1888, in Bryan, Ohio, he came to Gladwin County in 1910 and was employed as an oil field pumper. He was married to the former Minnie Druley in April, 1938, in Gladwin. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War I.

   Survivors include his widow, Minnie; a son, Lester, of Beaverton; four step-sons, Donald Druley of Tampa, Fla., Grover Druley, of Baltimore, Dale Gould; of Texas, and Dewey Gould of Midland; four sisters, Mrs. Alma Arkwright and Mrs. Hazel Rise, of Beaverton, Mrs. Leatha Rheinhart, of Midland, and Mrs. Lib Burlue, of Reading. A daughter, Dorothy, preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 1953. Gladwin County Record dated 02-01/1961 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

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CORA (FISHPOOL) SMITH (1861 - JUNE 1946)

 

DAUGHTER SMITH

 

DELL SMITH (15 MARCH 1874 - 4 OCT 1965)

 

DONALD H. SMITH (22 JULY 1908 - 26 OCT 1939)

 

DONALD LEE SMITH (12 APRIL 1927 - 20 MAY 1991)

 

DORIS M. (MATZKE) SMITH (2 MARCH 1922 - 23 FEB 2001)

Doris M. Smith, 78, of Gladwin, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at Tendercare Nursing Home following a lingering illness. Born March 2, 1922 in Saginaw, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Agnes (Roth) Matzke Sr. Doris attended Trinity Lutheran School until the eighth grade and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1940. Doris met and married Norman “Boots” A. Smith, July 19, 1952 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death May 29, 1982. They moved to Gladwin soon after they were married, where they made their home and raised their family. Doris worked in the post office for many years, was active with the March of Dimes, and AAL, and she loved to work in her garden. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Surviving are one son, Richard and wife Debbie of Battle Creek; two daughters, Kathy Cook and Deborah and husband James Greaves, all of Gladwin; one brother, Herman Matzke of Hemlock; one sister, Helaine and husband Orville Lutz of Saginaw; and five grandchildren, Jeremy and Stephanie Cook, Jeffrey and Joseph Greaves, and Brett Jenkins. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin was in charge of the arrangements.

EMMA SMITH (1872 - NOV 1949) s/w of Charles W.

ESTHER MAY SMITH (30 OCT 1902 - 21 OCT 1918)

 

   ESTHER MAY SMITH---Esther May Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Smith, died Oct. 21 at 8 a.m., at their home in Flint, after seven days illnes with pneumonia. The body was brought to Gladwin Oct. 22 by Mr. Smith on the afternoon train, and taken directly to Highland cemetery for interment. The mother and other children, being sick with influenza, were unable to come. Esther May Smith was born in Detroit, and would have been 16 years old Oct. 30 if she had lived. The family moved to Gladwin county when she was three years old and lived on a farm in Sherman township five years, when they moved to Gladwin. In May they moved to Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

FRANKLIN C. "FRANK" SMITH (30 SEP 1932 - 24 FEB 2003)

 

   Franklin C.“Frank” Smith , 70, of Gladwin, died at home in Gladwin on Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, following a long illness. He was born Sept. 30, 1932, to Gordon and Rhea (Bruce) Smith in Gladwin. Mr. Smith retired from Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan, in 1984, after 34 years of service as a Plumbing Inspector. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. A lifetime resident of Gladwin, Mr. Smith attended St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Gladwin and was a member of Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292 and the Hiawatha Club in Naubinway, Michigan. He married Wanda (Woodruff) Smith on October 13, 1956, in Gladwin. She survives him.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Joseph Job of Livonia and Patti and Joseph Noseda of Harrison; four grandchildren, Gregory Joseph Job of Westland, Jeffrey Michael Job of Livonia, Jenna Rose Noseda of Harrison and Kara Kimberly Noseda of Harrison; one sister, Charlotte Sutherland of Gladwin; one brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Jean Smith of Gladwin; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his son, Gregory Smith, in 1978, and half brothers William Bruce and Gordon Smith.

   Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Fr. William McClure officiating. He will be buried in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Memorial Contributions can be made to MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 02-26/2003 Column - 2 Page - 6

 

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GERTRUDE M. (LESH) SMITH (23 JAN 1880 - 27 AUG 1929)

 

FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. WILLIS E. SMITH

 

   Gertrude M. Lesh was born in Stark county, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1880. She was married Oct. 28, 1898 to Willis E. Smith, to which union four sons were born, George Earl, Ray Edmond, Wilber Leroy and Harold Lee. After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Smith departed this life Aug. 27, at the age of 49 years, 7 months and 4 days.

   She is survived by her husband, Willis E. Smith, and two sons, Wilber of Pontiac and Harold of Gladwin; also by her mother, a brother and a sister of Canton, Ohio, and a host of other relatives and friends. The sons, George Earl and Ray Edmond, in childhood preceded their mother in death.

   Funeral services were held from the home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Leroy M. Whitney, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Music was furnished by the male quartet of the church. At the grave, the Order of the Eastern Star of which Mrs. Smith was a member, had charge of the services.

   The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many friends who attended the services and by the unusually large number of beautiful floral offerings. She was laid to rest in Highland cemetery amidst the genuine sorrow of all who knew her. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved relatives. Gladwin County Record dated 09-05/1929 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

GLADYS JOAN SMITH (? - 14 OCT 1941)

 

GREGORY G. SMITH (21 SEP 1960 - 2 OCT 1978)

 

GUY E. SMITH (1865 - 1936)

 

HAROLD L. SMITH (1910 - AUG 1982)

 

JAMES LEROY SMITH (17 JAN 1851 - 22 DEC 1930)

 

James Leroy Smith, aged 79 years, 11 months and 5 days died at his home in Arbutus, Dec. 22, having been in poor health a long time. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Arbutus. Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1930 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

JAMES LEROY SMITH

 

   James Leroy Smith, son of William and Susanna Smith, was born in Williams county, Ohio, June 17, 1851, and departed this life at his home in Arbutus Dec. 22, 1930, age 79 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Flora Hall.

   To this union 10 children, three sons and seven daughters were born, eight surviving his death, Mrs. A. Arkwright of Winegars, Mrs. Clara Brown of Sturgis, Mrs. Viola Burlew of Camden, Mrs. Letha Rhinehart of Midland, Mrs. Hazel Rise, Mrs. Laura Havens of Arbutus, S. C. Smith of Elkhart, Ind., and Codey Smith of Arbutus. His daughter Rosa and son Thomas preceded him in death. He leaves 39 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

   Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Perry Hoover Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. at the home, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-01/1931 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

JOSEPH SMITH (JUNE 1836 - APRIL 1910)

 

LEONARD D. SMITH (1867 - OCT 1944)

 

LUCILLE V. SMITH (1916 - DEC 1976)

 

MARION AUBREY SMITH (6 JUNE 1907 - 2 JAN 1965)

 

BRIEF ILLNESS IS FATAL

 

   Marion A. Smith, 57, of Gladwin, died Saturday, January 2, following a brief illness. A veteran of World War II, he was born in Attica, Lapeer County, June 6, 1907, and came to Gladwin 20 years ago from Pontiac. He was married to the former Louise Hunt, of Gladwin, March 26, 1944 in Pontiac. He was employed at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland at the time of his death. Prior to that he had worked for the Gladwin County Road Commission.

   Survivors include his wife, Louise; two sisters, Mrs. Guy Ridley of Gladwin, and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy of Detroit; one brother, Leon of California. Private funeral services were held Monday at 5 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Franz A. Ollerman officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1965 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

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MARY SMITH (1893 - 1893)

 

MARY E. SMITH (30 MAY 1845 - 25 JAN 1922)

 

MARY ELLEN (EMERY) SMITH (23 DEC 1910 - AUG 1964)

 

MAUDE E. SMITH (1877 - 1933)

 

MILLIE SMITH (1891 - JUNE 1894)

 

MINNIE (DRULEY) GOULD - SMITH (8 AUG 1907 - 8 JULY 2003)

 

Minnie Smith, 95, of Beaverton, died July 8, 2003, at Tender Care Nursing Home in Midland following a long illness. She was born August 8, 1907, to Lewis and Nellie (Bushong) Druley in Gladwin. The lifetime Gladwin County resident was a homemaker, who had a love for quilting and who was a great gardener. She married Dewey D. Gould, who preceded her in death in 1935. Her second husband, Cody E. Smith, predeceased her in 1961.

 

She is survived by five sons and four daughters-in-law, Don W. and Alice Druley of Conway, Missouri, Grover L. and Dolly Druley of Dallas, Texas, Dale D. Gould of Beaverton, Dewey S. and Ruby Gould of Sanford, and Lester L. and Betty Smith of Nashville Tennessee; 15 grandchildren: Steve and Peggy Druley, David and Sue Druley, Renee (Druley) and Mark Buckner, Marie (Druley) and Steve Sellitti, Donald Druley, Michelle Druley, Richard D. Gould, Susan J. (Gould) and Randall Walker, Jeanne Sue (Runyon) and Al Oram, Randy W. and Kathy Gould, Sonja K. (Gould) and Andrew Walshaw; three step-grandchildren: Brian and Amy Gee, Chris and Stacy Gee, Amanda Gee; several great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Frances Winter of West Branch and Irene Krocker of Midland.

 

Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Mary Arlene (Markell) Gould; daughter Dorothy J. (Gould) Runyon; grandchildren Rudy Druley and James Gould; seven brothers and sisters.

 

Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 12, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home with Fred Wilson officiating. She was buried in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Friday, July 11, 2003, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin.

 

NORMAN A. 'BOOTS' SMITH (6 JAN 1914 - 29 MAY 1982)

 

Norman A. (Boots) Smith, 68, of 702 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday, May 29, in the Clare Nursing Home. He had been in failing health since March. Born in Gladwin on January 6, 1914, he graduated from Gladwin High School in 1933 and attended County Normal. He taught school in Clare County for a year and then worked in Saginaw Steering Gear of 3 years. Mr. Smith served in the South Pacific with the Army during World War II. Following service he worked for Consumers Power in Midland until 1948 when he was employed by the Post Office in Gladwin. He was a rural mail carrier until retiring in June 1972. Mr. Smith also drove school bus from 1963 to 1972.

   He placed flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day for many years. Mr. Smith was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church; life member and past member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 F & A.M. and secretary since 1960. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Royal Arch Masons of Midland; the White Clover Chapter 84 OES; life member and past commander of both the DAV and VFW. He was a life member of NRLCA and secretary of the Gladwin, Clare and Isabella County RLCA; past secretary of both the Fellowship Club and Gladwin/Clare Scottist Rite Team; past president of the Community Council; past president and players agent of the Gladwin Little League and a former scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts. He and the former Doris Matzke were married July 19, 1952, in Saginaw.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Kathy) Cook of Gladwin and Deborah, at home; one son, Richard of Ananoose, N.D.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Wilcox of Midland and Mrs. Isabelle Anderson of Harper Woods; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clarence, May 15, 1972 and Manville, February 29, 1974.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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OBEDIAH SMITH (1843 - 17 SEP 1931)

OBADIAH B. SMITH INJURED BY AUTO

NINETY YEAR OLD VETERAN THROWN UNDER CAR

   Obadiah B. Smith, a long time resident of Gladwin, civil war veteran 90 years old, while riding on M-30 with his son-in-law, John Fick, who was driving, about 6 p.m., on the return trip from Bay City, was the victim of an auto accident, which in all probability will prove fatal. The car, which was a Ford, was said to be moving at a rate of 70 miles an hour. It was keeping the road with uncertainty, and near Earl Shumway's place in Buckeye it suddenly left the highway and turned over in an eight-foot ditch. The car was badly injured, Fick little hurt and Mr. Smith rendered unconcious. Dr. Coulter was called and found the injured man hurt internally and with many external bumps and injuries. Mr. Smith has been unconcious since the accident, with no hope of survival.

   Upon reaching the residence Fick, crazed with poor whiskey, caused some trouble, and Sheriff Paxton was called, and found him with three quart bottles of whiskey in his possession, which was taken before Justice Straley, charged with driving while intoxicated, and fined $60 and given 10 days in jail, which he is serving, and his driver's license revoked for six months. Mr. Smith, on the 10th day of October next, would be 90 years of age. He served in the war five years, three months and 13 days and had the papers and discharges showing his enlistment and honorable dismissal from service. He enlisted from Dewitt in Clinton county and came back to it when he was discharged. He saw service in most of the confederate states, was in 13 battles, marched with Sherman to the sea, and in the service of his country had many experiences of a trying and strenuous kind.

   Shortly before enlisting he was employed on a farm at $6 per month. This assured the writer, was very good wages. His discharge papers described him as five feet 10 inches in height, weighing 170 pounds. Mr. Smith came to Gladwin county in the 70's, before its organization. He was here when its first officers were elected and he mentioned with interest all of the first officers elected, including Sheriff Ells, Simmons and Parker. In the early days he drove team for Busch and Lane. He had seen more than 50 years of life in Gladwin county. From a wilderness of forest he had seen Gladwin county grow and develop. He had keen interest in political affairs and discussed doings of the day politics. He was one of the few G.A.R. men to remain to draw a pension of $100 per month, and at the time this pension was allowed a letter from the department stated that he was 166 in this class. Later Mr. Smith died at 2 a.m. today. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 09-17/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1  

 

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RALPH B. SMITH (1861 - MARCH 1934)

 

REBECCA V. SMITH (1870 - JAN 1939)

 

RICHARD A. SMITH (? - SEP 1911)

 

ROBERT SMITH (1889 - 1889)

 

RONALD D. SMITH (28 JUNE 1935 - 26 DEC 2003)

Ronald D. Smith, Ronald D. Smith, 68, of Gladwin passed away Dec. 26th at the Laurel Health care facility in Mt. Pleasant. Ron was born June 28, 1935 in Midland to William and Mary Ellen Emery Smith. He worked as a brick mason and has lived in the Gladwin area most all his life.

Surviving him are one son; Bryan and Lori Smith of Gladwin; two daughters; Dixie and Mike Davis of Harrison and Amy and Ken Miner of Cedar Springs; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother, Donald Smith.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29th at Sisson Funeral Home. Rev. George Coon presided and Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Detroit Children’s Hospital “Stars” program for shunt research or the Crippled Children Fund.

SAMUEL R. SMITH (1840 - 1 AUG 1913)

 

OLD-TIME RESIDENT OF GLADWIN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

 

   Samuel R. Smith, a former resident, died August 1, at 5 a.m. of apoplexy at the home of a relative in Higgins township, Roscommon county. He was 73 years old. The body was brought to Gladwin Monday and  interred in Highland cemetery, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. Short services were held at the grave conducted by Rev. J. W. Hayward. Mrs. Kittie Haley of Hetherington, Minn., daughter of deceased, brought the body to Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 08-07/1913 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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SARAH A. SMITH (30 MARCH 1835 - 21 MARCH 1931)

 

STACY LYNN SMITH (1966 - JUNE 1972)

 

VERA MAE (TAYLOR) SMITH (8 JAN 1909 - 23 DEC 1999)

 

   Vera Mae Smith, 90, of Avon Park, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999 in Florida Heartland Hospital, Sebring, Fla. after a short illness. Born Jan. 8, 1909 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of George and Jesse Taylor. She attended Gladwin schools and graduated in 1926. Vera married Wilbur L. Smith, Dec. 25, 1926 in Gladwin. They would have celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary Christmas day of this year.

   She attended County Normal School and became a teacher. She taught in some rural Gladwin County schools until 1942, when her family moved to Saginaw County schools until retirement. She moved back to Wiggins Lake in 1968, then retired to Florida in 1978.

   Besides her husband, Wilbur, of Avon Park, Fla., and a daughter, Beverly Sands, also of Avon Park, Fla. she is survived by two sons, Robert and Stanley, both of Gladwin; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas, a grandson, Michael Smith, and a brother, Guy Taylor, all of California; two sisters, Barbara Stewart of Florida and Eleanor Bucher of Ohio.

   Burial will be at the Highlands Cemetery in Gladwin. There will be no services. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park were in charge of the arrangements. She was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1999 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

WANDA I. (WOODRUFF) SMITH (1930 - ?)

 

W. PERRY SMITH (18 MARCH 1875 - 27 OCT 1936) s/w Charlotte E.

 

WILBUR LEROY SMITH (11 MAY 1907 - 4 SEP 2003)

 

Wilbur L. Smith, 96, of Gladwin, died Sept. 4, 2003, at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines following a long illness. He was born May 11, 1907, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Willis and Gertrude (Lesh) Smith. He lived in Gladwin most of his life, and was a manager at Saginaw Housing Commission. He married Vera Smith Dec. 25, 1926, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1999.

   Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Vera Smith of Renton, Wash.; two sons and daughters-in-law Stanley and Hannah Smith and Robert and Phyllis Smith, all of Gladwin; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and George Sands of Avon Park, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

   He was predeceased by his wife; his parents; a brother, Harold; two grandchildren, Brian and Michael Smith; and a son, Douglas Smith. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Special thanks to the 100 wing employees of MidMichigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Home for their exceptional care.

   According to the wishes of the family, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/2003 Column - 2 Page - 6

 

WILLIAM CHESTER SMITH (3 APRIL 1909 - MAY 1972)

 

WILLIS E. SMITH (15 MAY 1878 - 1 MARCH 1953)

 

WILLIS E. SMITH PASSES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

 

WAS PROMINENT GLADWIN BUSINESSMAN FOR MANY YEARS

 

   Funeral services are being held this afternoon for Willis E. Smith, 75, prominent Gladwin businessman for 44 years. Mr. Smith passed away Sunday at the home of his son; Wilbur, in Saginaw, where he had been visiting for three weeks. His health had been failing for the past several months.

   Willis was active in civic, political and fraternal circles and had served on the board of education and city council and held other city posts at various times.

   He was born May 15, 1878 at Middlebranch, Ohio, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George F. Smith. IN 1899 he married Gertrude M. Lesh in Alliance, Ohio. Mrs. Smith died in October, 1929.

   Coming to Gladwin, he operated automobile repair garages for many years and moved to his present location 20 years ago, where he specialized in welding and machinery repairing.

   Active in fraternal organizations, he was a member of the Gladwin Odd Fellows, in which he had held the office of recording secretary for 32 years; and of the Masonic lodge, in which he held the post of treasurer. He was a past master in the Masonic order, past grand of the I.O.O.F., and past patriach of the encampment and a member of the Rebekah lodge.

   Surviving are two sons, Wilbur L., of Saginaw, and Harold L., of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Ada Schreck, of Pontiac.

    The services are being held at the Hall Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. William T. Elliott, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. The rites are under the auspices of the Gladwin F. & A.M. lodge and the entire membership of the I.O.O.F. will be made in Highland cemetery.

   Gladwin business places are closing during the hour of the service in respect of Mr. Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 03-04/1953 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

HULDA SNYDER (? - MARCH 1931)

 

JOHN A. SNYDER (? - OCT 1921)

 

ROY B. SNYDER (12 MARCH 1895 - 29 MAY 1952)

 

Roy B. Snyder, 57, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday morning, May 29. He was born on March 12, 1895, in Tamah, Ohio. He married Miss Deliah Sampson in 1920 in Gladwin. They lived on a farm in Smith Creek for a number of years, moving to Gladwin three years ago. Mr. Snyder was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge, the Encampment, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

   Surviving are his wife, Deliah; two sons, Carl and Dwight Snyder, of Toledo, Ohio; three daughters, Annette Naaly of Saginaw, Mrs. Marie Wright of Gladwin and Betty Snyder at home. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church, officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Services were under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Gladwin County Record dated 06-04/1952 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

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MAX B. SOLDAN (4 JUNE 1915 - JAN 1961) Check if Vet?

 

CRASH IS FATAL TO M. SOLDAN

 

   Max B. Soldan, 46, of Saginaw, lost his life, Thursday afternoon when his 1959 station wagon crashed into a concrete abutment on the new M-20 expressway between Bay City and Midland. Soldan, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Danile Soldan of Gladwin, was on his way to Gladwin to visit his parents when the tragedy occurred. State police theorized that Soldan alone in the car, may have suffered a heart attack before the vehicle left the roadway and smashed headon into the abutment carrying Flajole road overpass. The coroner said an autospy showed death resulted from internal injuries.

   Several motorist helped pull Soldan's body free of the wreckage when it caught fire seconds after the crash. State Trooper Richard Wood said the station wagon travelled 115 feet after leaving the pavement and continued in a straight line into the overpass foundation. Soldan, a foreman at Malleable Iron Foundry, GMC, was on sick leave from his work and recovering from lung surgery performed last fall. Born June 4, 1915 in Gladwin, he married the former Miss Nest Waltenburg Dec. 21, 1950, in Alpena. He had been employed at Malleable Iron for 23 years, and had been foreman for the past 20. The Soldans resided at 3023 Martz Place, Saginaw.

   Survivors include his widow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soldan, of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Phillips, of Saginaw; three sons, Danny and Douglas, at home, and Robert of Belding; two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Patenge, of Lansing, and Mrs. Robert Welser, of Gladwin; two brothers, Robert of Gladwin, and Howard of Holt; and two grandsons. Funeral services were Monday at 1 p.m. at the Case Chapel in Saginaw, the Rev. William Richard officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery, Gladwin, at 3:30 p.m.

   Both Soldan and his wife Nest were natives of Gladwin County and attended the Gladwin schools. In recent years they have owned a cabin at Pratts Lake and spent considerable time here. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1961 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

SOUTHERN SOLDIER (? - ?)

 

JEFFREY E. SOLOMON (14 FEB 1967 - 25 SEP 2001)

Jeffrey E. Solomon, 34, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 at home after a long illness. Born Feb. 14, 1967 in Saginaw, he was the son of Harry and Roseltha (DeLavern) Solomon. He lived in Gladwin County 20 years and previously lived in Midland. He was an emergency medical technician for United Rescue in Clare and was a member of the Billings Township Fire Department.

Surviving are his mother, Roseltha Solomon of Gladwin; one sister, Deanna and husband Mike Miller of Taylor; one brother, Brian and wife Karen of Beaverton; his grandmother and stepgrandfather, Rose and Gerald D’Annunzio; three nieces, Jennifer Graves of Taylor, an Bethany and Nicole Solomon of Beaverton; and one nephew, David Graves of Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Jim Huggard officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

JOHN SOLOMAN (6 SEP 1882 - 5 FEB 1955)

 

JOHN SOLOMON IS BURIED MONDAY

 

   Funeral services were held for John Solomon, 73, a former Gladwin county resident, Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, the Rev. John Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. He passed away Feb. 5 at Hurley Hospital in Flint. Mr. Solomon was born in Iran on Sept. 6, 1882 and came to the United States in 1912. He resided in Sherman township from 1921 to 1950 when he went to Flint. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Jacob, of Flint, and a brother, Konda, of Syria. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1955 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

SHAMAN SOLOMON (1888 - APRIL 1947)

 

PAUL VEACH SORRELL (19 JULY 1920 - 15 NOV 1947)

 

COUNTY MAN IS FATALLY SHOT

 

PAUL SORRELL IS OPENING DAY VICTIM; THREE WOUNDED

 

   Gunfire in Gladwin county has claimed the life of one hunter and injured three others during the first four days of the deer season. Paul Veach Sorrell, 27, of near Beaverton was fatally wounded at two p.m. on Saturday while hunting with his father-in-law, Edward Ray, of Gladwin, in Buckeye township. They were seated on opposite sides of a campfire, eating, their lunch, when a bullet from the gun of Hazen S. Fisher of Beaverton, struck Sorrell in the face, killing him instantly.

   Fisher told officers that he was firing at a buck and did not know that anyone was in the line of fire. He was not held as there was no evidence of carelessness on his part. Funeral services for Mr. Sorrell will be held today at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. John Scott, pastor of the Gladwin Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery.

   He was born in Louisa, Kentucky, on July 19, 1920, and came to Gladwin from Clare ten years ago. On March 28, 1943, he was married to Miss Sarah Ray, of Gladwin. They made their home in Beaverton. Mr. Sorrell served in the Army Air corps during the war, emerging as a lieutenant. Since his discharge he had operated a well drilling business with his brother-in-law and had acted as an instructor in the ground school at the Gladwin airport.

   Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Laraine Kay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert L. Sorrell, of Plymouth; a brother, Kenneth, of Houghton School of Mining; and a sister Mrs. Lois Hull, of Orlando, Florida. Pallbearers at the services will be fellow servicemen of World War II. Gladwin County Record dated 11-19/1947 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

SERVICES HELD FOR PAUL V. SORRELL

 

   Paul V. Sorrell, died November 15. He was born July 19, 1920, at Louisa, Kentucky. Graduated from the Gladwin High School in 1938, he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of American, for several years. He served about five years in the Army Air Corps, and was a first lieutenant when he was retired to civilian life in September 1946. Mr. Sorrell was married to Miss Sarah Ray of Gladwin, March 28, 1943; and a daughter, Laraine Kay, was born July 22, 1944.

   Surviving are his widow, Sarah; daughter, Kay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sorrell of Plymouth; one brother, Kenneth of Houghton; and one sister, Mrs. Lois Sorrell Hall of Orlando, Fla., also his grandmother, Mrs. Jacob Lytle of Anderson, Ind., and other relatives, and a host of friends.

   Those who attended the funeral services, Wednesday, Nov. 19 from away were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sorrell of Plymouth, Mr and Mrs. Arthur Sorrell of Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sorrell of Houghton, Mrs. Jacob Lytle, Mrs. Ruth Ann Whitman and Gerstol Baldwin, all of Anderson, Ind., Mrs. Ronald Hall of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Daniel Robinson, Mrs. Irene Stockford and Paul Simpson, all of Saginaw; John Freeman and Badger Lovings of Detroit. The Rev. Grant L. Jordon of Grand Rapids, the Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Jewell of Reed City, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ray of Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith of Midland.

   The Rev. John Scott, assisted by the Rev. Grant Jordon, officiated at the funeral services. Internment was in Highland cemetery. Paul's uncle, Arthur Sorrell, was present at the time of the accident. Others in the hunting party were Edward Ray, Leo and Marwood Ray. They arrived a few minutes later. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1947 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

SARAH L. SORRELL (1919 - JULY 1990)

 

ZELLA (KITCHEN) SOULE (1895 - AUG 1983)

 

DAVID A. SOUTHWICK (12 JAN 1829 - 15 JUNE 1900)

 

DAVID A. SOUTHWICK (1860 - AUG 1933)

 

HATTIE A. SPENCER (5 APRIL 1888 - 5 SEP 1888)

 

JAMES J. SPENCER (20 OCT 1893 - 19 APRIL 1973)

 

James J. Spencer, 79, of Bay City died Thursday, April 19, at the Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids, following a long illness. A former Beaverton resident, he had lived the past 25 years in Bay City. Born in Deckerville October 20, 1893, he was a World War I veteran and a farmer. His wife, the former Bertha Shorts, died August 7, 1957.

   Surviving are a son, James of Little Rock, Ark.; and one sister, Mrs. Moses Ostic of Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. The Revs. F. E. Voller and Richard Spencer officiated. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1973 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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THEODORE H. SPENCER (31 JAN 1860 - 23 MAY 1891)

 

PERRY L. SPINK (1910 - APRIL 1943)

 

ELSIE E. (STERLA) SPITLER (10 MARCH 1916 - 27 APRIL 1994)

 

Elsie Spitler, 78, of 204 W. 4th St., Gladwin, died Wedneday, April 27, 1994, after a long illness. She was born in Detroit on March 10, 1916, and moved to Gladwin County in 1940 from Detroit. She worked as a kitchen aide, and was with Hubers and Peppermill restaurants for 15 years before retiring in 1981. The former Elsie Sterla, she was married to James Spitler, Sr. in 1934 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death June 16, 1965.

   Surviving include one son, Robert of Gladwin; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in by a son, James Jr., on Feb. 20, 1979. Rites were held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1994 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

JAMES A. SPITLER, SR (3 MARCH 1908 - 16 JUNE 1965)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO JAMES A. SPITLER

 

   Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church for James A. Spitler, 57, who died this morning (Wednesday) after an illness of several months. The Rev. Ernst Mueller will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. He was born on March 3, 1908, in Carson City. Mr. Spitler was employed in the pluming and heating trade and for many years worked for Ernest Korkoske Plumbing and Heating firm. On Aug. 21, 1934, he married the former Elsie Spearla at Skeels.

   He is survived by his wife, two sons, Robert of Beaverton and James Jr. at home; three brothers, Walter of Bay City, Frank and Clement, of Toledo; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Gorsuck, Mrs. Fred Klausmyer, Mrs. Otto Johns, Mrs. William Rasand and Mrs. Kenneth Brauer, all of Toledo; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Miner Chapel until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until time of services. Gladwin County Record dated  06-16/1965 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

JAMES A. SPITLER, JR (10 APRIL 1941 - 20 FEB 1979)

 

James A. Spitler Jr., 37, of 865 N. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin, died of injuries sustained in an auto accident on M-61 in Clare County Tuesday, Feb. 20. Born in Gladwin on April 10, 1941, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Spitler graduated from Gladwin High School in 1959 and was employed in road construction by the Michigan State Highway Dept. He was married to the former Lorraine Quillette on November 20, 1976, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elsie Spitler of Gladwin; a step-son, Michael Lee; and a brother, Robert. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-28/1979 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

ROBERT SPITTLER (24 FEB 1898 - 10 JULY 1978)

 

Robert Spittler, 80, of 3605 N. West Branch Dr., Gladwin, died Monday, July 10, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Jamestown, Ill., on February 24, 1898, he came to Gladwin County in August 1968, from Flint. Mr. Spittler retired in 1962 as a millwright for Chevrolet Manufacturing Co. He was married to the former Frances Gocha on August 16, 1924, in Flint. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1977. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Frances LaLonde of Gladwin. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

EDITH M. (LAYCOCK) SPOONER (1880 - 1961)

 

JOHNSTON W. SPOONER (? - JULY 1930)

 

PENNY E. SPRAGUE (30 MAY 1963 - 3 APRIL 2003)

Penny E. Sprague , age 39, of Gladwin died April 3, 2003 at home, suddenly. She was born May 30, 1963 to Floyd and Mary Sprague of Flint. She was a homemaker, and lived in Gladwin County for ten years, having previously resided in Burt, Michigan.

She is survived by her parents, Floyd and Mary Sprague of Byron; sisters Evelyn Shaw and Jesse Miller of Lennon, Betty (William) Storms of Rhodes, Lisa (Harry) Marshall of Morris, Peggy (George) Price of St. Charles, and Gail Ann Sprague of Marion Springs; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Dennis Davidson of Gladwin.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2003 at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin, Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery.

GENEVIEVE SQUIER (1912 - DEC 1947)

 

ELAINE ST. LOUIS (1 FEB 1920 - ?)

 

HARRY J. ST. LOUIS (18 MARCH 1916 - 20 MARCH 1983)

 

HERBERT STAFFINGER (? - ?)

 

MR. & MRS. ENOCH STAHL

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MR. AND MRS. ENOCH STAHL

 

   Funeral services were held Sunday at the Rogers Funeral Home for Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Stahl of Buckeye township, conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Mr. Stahl died August 19 at his home in Buckeye township, and Mrs. Stahl died there August 21. He was born January 1, 1852, in Fulton county, Ohio, and married Miss Ella Cook December 25, 1873, in Ohio. Mrs. Stahl was born November 28, 1855, in Fulton county, the same birthplace as her husband.

   The Stahls came from Ohio to Reading and 23 years ago came to Buckeye township to make their home. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Newton Stahl of Gladwin and William Stahl of Pendleton, Mrs. Mabel Ridley of Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. Jennie McGrew of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Mrs. Mildred Bauhr of Angola, Ind., Mrs. Elnora Montelius of Saginaw and Margaret Louise McGrew of Grand Rapids; and two great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 08-25/1937 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

MARY (?) STAHL (12 OCT 1874 - 16 DEC 1972)

 

Mrs. Mary Stahl, 98, Gladwin County's oldest resident died Saturday, December 16 at the Gladwin Nursing Home. Services were held Tuesday, December 19 at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Henry List officiating. Interment was made in Highland cemetery.

   Mrs. Stahl was born in Hillsdale county, October 12, 1874 and was married to Newton Stahl March 23, 1898 at Angola, Indiana. He died July 28, 1947. Mrs. Stahl has been a resident of Gladwin County since 1912.

   She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John (Eleanor) Montelius of Beaverton and one grandson, Earl Wall of Traverse City. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1972 Column - 4 Page – 2

 

HASKELL “HAL” MILTON STANTON JR. (3 JAN 1929 – 25 MAR 2010)

 

Haskell “Hal” Milton Stanton, Jr., 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. He was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Amstrerdam, New York, the son of the late Haskell M. and Clara E. (Waterstreet) Stanton Sr.

 

Hal loved spending time with his family, sailing, fishing and golfing. Hal was involved in the First United Methodist Jail Ministries, Gladwin County Airport Commission, The Gideons International Gladwin Camp, and was a volunteer at the Gladwin Elementary School. Throughtout his life he was involved in the United Methodist Church and served in many capacities.

 

Hal will be forever missed by his wife of 30 years, Mary  Kathyrn (Hollonbaugh) Stanton of Gladwin; the Stanton children, Sue Voorheis, of Auburn, Washington, Beth Stanton of Southgate, Charles (Janette) Stanton of Trenton, and Peter (Katherine) Stanton of Dallas, Texas; the Evans children Timothy Evans of Britton, Jeanne (Ronald) Ridley of Midland, Thomas (Denise) Evans of Midland, and Mary Joseph (Tom) DeSaints of Trenton; grandchildren, Emily and Adrea Voorheis, Wes (Kristin) Stanton, Chase Stanton, Ryan, Lucas and Grace Stanton, Ian (Michelle) Evans, Amber (Luke) Ponce, Jessie Evans, Marshal Evans, James Evans, Grace and Hope Ridley, Michael, Daniel, Rachel, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Sarah Evans, Kathryn and Mariesa DeSantis; great-grandchildren, Cash Stanton, Logan Harris, and Riley Evans, Rory Ponce, Aidan and Addison Rakovits; brother, James (Martha) Stantonof Amsterdam, New York; sister-in-law, Katherine Stanton of Fort Edward, New York; nieces and nephews, William, Robert and Elizabeth Stanton, Linda (John) Hayduck, Amy (Patrick) Rogers and James (Stephanie) Stanton; his former wife, Meryl J. Coleman of Florence, Oregon.

 

Hal was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Stanton; and step-sons, Theodore :”Ted” Evans and Matthew Evans.

 

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the First United Methodist with Pastor David Snyder and Pastor David Sprang of the Christ of King Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery at a later date.

 

Wishes of Hal and Mary Kay Stanton were that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Hal to a church of your choice, Gladwin County District Library, The Gideons International, Gladwin County Camp or MidMichigan Home Care. Gladwin County Record dated 3/31/2010.

 

CEDRIC STEBELTON (? - ?)

 

CARRIE ELSIE (VANMETER) STEELE (6 NOV 1885 - 23 MARCH 1922)

 

Mrs. Joseph M. Steele died at her home in Grout township March 23, 1922, after an illness of seven days with pneumonia. Carrie Elcie, daughter of George S. and Hannah M. Van Meter, was born Nov. 6, 1885, at Columbus Grove, Ohio. She was married Oct. 9, 1904 to Joseph M. Steele at Columbus Grove, Ohio, where they resided until 1908 when they moved to Gladwin county and settled on a farm in Grout township.

   Eight children were born to this union, four sons and four daughters, Joseph Carl, who died in infancy, George, Marie, Paul, Belvia, Donna and Dean. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Rockport, Ohio, when about 1 years of age, and remained a member of that church until the fall of 1920 when she joined the Advent church at Edenville.

   She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, seven children, her father, four brothers, Harley and Clark Van Meter of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Carl Van Meter of Pandora, Ohio, Ralph Van Meter of Amhurst, Mass. and many other relatives and a host of friends. She was a loving wife and mother, a kind neighbor, always ready to help in sickness or any place where help was needed, and will be greatly missed in the home, church and social circle.

   Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at one o'clock and at :30 from the Gladwin M. E. church conducted by Elder Harris. Interment in Gladwin cemetery. The pall bearers were George Fruchey, Allan Simmons, Harry Farling, Keith Councell, Roy Zimmer and Ralph Marshall. Gladwin County Record dated 03-30/1922 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

IRENE L. STEELE (1916 - JAN 1993)

 

JOSEPH MARION STEELE (18 SEP 1880 - 29 MARCH 1954)

 

GROUT MAN DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME

 

   Joseph Marion Steele, 73, passed away suddenly at his farm home in Grout township on Monday morning, March 29, after suffering a cerebal hemorrage. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, at 2:30 o'clock, from the Gladwin Baptist Church. The Rev. George B. White, pastor of the church, will officiate and burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Steele was born in Allen county, Ohio, on September 18, 1880. He came to Gladwin 46 years ago and was married here on March 10, 1923, to Miss Clara Zimmer.

   Surviving are his wife, Clara; five sons, George of Gladwin, Paul and Dean, of Detroit, Richard with the U.S. Army in Okinawa and Floyd at home; seven daughters, Mrs. Marie Raymond and Mrs. Belva Liuzzo, of Detroit, Mrs. Eva Vogt of Hapesville, Ga., Mrs. Donna Warner, Mrs. Armeda Cameron and Mrs. Susan Kroll, of Gladwin, Mrs. Lucille Windover of Midland; one brother, Samuel Steele, of Denver, Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Mary Featherngill, of Attica, Ohio; 39 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dwight Foust, Cecil Grice, Enson Grice, Willis McCulloch, Earl King and Keith Councell. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1954 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

PERRY E. STEELE (5 MAY 1925 - 18 MAY 1951)

 

DROWNS IN CEDAR RIVER WHILE FISHING

 

BODY IS RECOVERED SATURDAY MORNING BY SHERIFF'S OFFICERS

 

   Perry Steele, 25, of Gladwin, drowned in the Cedar River, a mile east and north of Beaverton, Friday. He had gone fishing in the forenoon and was reported missing when he failed to return in the evening. A search party was organized and the river dragged, under the direction of Sheriff Arthur Kelly and Deputy Charles Burns, in the vicinity of where his tackle box and jacket were found on the river bank. The body was recovered at 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning after searching most of the night.

   It is believed that Mr. Steele lost his life soon after going to the river. Another angler reported observing his fishing equipment on the shore early in the day, but Steele was not in sight. A veteran of World War II, he had been in ill health for a year and a half and was said to have suffered with fainting spells.

   Mr. Steele was born on May 5, 1925 and came to Gladwin about one year ago. He was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; four sons, Perry Jr., Michael, Stanley and David, all at home; his father, Perry N. Steele of North Bradley; one brother, Donald, of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Bud Aultman and Mrs. Frazier Bell of Coleman and Mrs. Adrian Riggie of Midland.

   Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the Reigle Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wesley Wibley officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-02/1951 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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JOHN STEINKRAUS, SR (8 DEC 1884 - 13 MARCH 1977)

 

John Steinkraus Sr., 92, died Sunday, March 13, at his home at 2199 North Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin. Born in Russia-Poland on December 8, 1884, he came to the United States at the age of 18. After working in lumbering camps in Wisconsin and Northern Michigan he moved to Gladwin County in 1906. Mr. Steinkraus lived and farmed in Sage Township for 66 years and was the oldest living member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Steinkraus and the former Nettie Rumminger were married on May 26, 1911, in Gladwin. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last year.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, John Jr. of Royal Oak and Ewald of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Freida) Will of Gladwin; 6 grandchildren adn 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1977 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

NETTIE (RUMMINGER) STEINKRAUS (1892 - 1978)

 

JAMES STEPHENSON (1875 - OCT 1946)

 

JOSEPHINE STEPHENSON (1875 - 1971)

 

RICHARD STEPHENSON (1872 - 1942)

 

RICHARD STEPHENSON (1904 - JUNE 1940)

 

DAVID WALTER STERLING (4 MARCH 1944 - 26 JAN 1969)

 

GLADWIN AVIATOR KILLED IN VIETNAM

 

   A 24-year-old Gladwin man has become Gladwin County's second victim of the war in Vietnam. Marine Corps First Lt. David W. Sterling was reported killed in Vietnam Sunday afternoonwhen the helicopet he was co-piloting crashed into a mountain. A representative from the Marines notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sterling of Buckeye Township, and his wife, the former Marilea Coker of Gladwin, of his death Monday afternoon.

   Events surrounding his death are not known yet, his wife told The Record Tuesday. We don't know if he was shot down or what. All they said was that his helicopter had struck a mountain, she said. Besides his parents and wife, he is survived by a 21 month-old daughter, Stacey Lyn; two brothers, Paul of California and Ken of Bay City; and two sisters, Janet of California and Carol of Detroit.

   The young aviator graduated from Gladwin High School in 1962 and from Western Michigan University in 1966. He received his Naval Aviator wings in May of 1968. Gladwin County Record dated 01-29/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

MILITARY RITES FRIDAY FOR 1ST. LT. STERLING

 

   Military services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Marine Corps First Lt. David W. Sterling, 24, who was killed in Vietnam Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26. The Rev. Henry Hall will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Lt. Sterling's body will arrived at Tri-City Airport this evening Wednesday.

   According to information received by his wife, the former Marilea Coker, of Gladwin, he was killed while serving as the co-pilot on a medical evacuation mission near DaNang in the Quang Nam Province. His helicopter was attempting to pick up a wounded marine when enemy fire was sighted in the area and in eluding the fire the helicopter crashed into a mountain. The weather was reported to be hazy, Mrs. Sterling said. Six other crew members of the helicopter were also killed in the crash.

   The young aviator was born on March 4, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sterling of Buckeye Township. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1952 and from Western Michigan University in 1966. Lt. Sterling received his Naval Aviator wings in May 1968. He had been in Vietnam for five months and had been awarded the Air Medal fo rmeritorious service.

   Besides his parents and his wife, Marilea, he is survived by a 21 month-old daughter, Stacey Lyn; two brothers, Paul of California, and Ken of Bay City; and two sisters, Janet of California, and Carol of Detroit. The family asks that no flowers be sent. A memorial fund has been established. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

MI 1ST LT US MARINE CORPS PH VIETNAM

 

ELEANOR L. STERLING (1912 - MAY 1997)

 

HARRY F. STERLING (1910 - JAN 1998)

 

ANNE MARIE STETSON (ABT. 1914 - 6 JULY 2000)

Anne Marie Stetson, 86, of Flushing, died Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Fostrian Manor. She retired from General Motors after 24 years of service.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stetson; parents, Veronica and Jasper Holec; five brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Plumb-Smith Funeral Home, Flint. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.

CHARLENE W. STEVENSON (1909 - 1993)

HOMER STEVENSON (1872 - JAN 1941) Check if Vet?

 

W. HOLCOME STEVENSON (1901 - APRIL 1970)

 

ALLIE M. (WALKER) STICKEL (27 FEB 1898 - 5 FEB 1967)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. STICKEL

 

   Services were held today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Allie M. Stickel, 68, of Gladwin. Mrs. Stickel died Sunday morning at the Gladwin Hospital following an illness of 11 weeks. She was born in Grout Township Feb. 27, 1898, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Walker, and lived all of her life in Gladwin County. She was married to Walter H. Stickel July 4, 1927, at her parents home in Grout Township. Mrs. Stickel was well-known to Gladwin County residents through her employment at the First State Savings Bank, of which Mr. Stickel is president. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

   Survivors are her husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Roberts (Eleanor) of Harrison, and Mrs. James Mellish (Marilyn) of Warren; two brothers, Clarence Walker of Gladwin, and Clayton Walker of Fort Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Arden Olsen of Cambridge, Minn.; and three grandchildren.

   The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated at the 1:00 rites at the Miner Funeral Home and interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-08/1967 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

BERTHA A. (GERATCH) STICKEL (1872 - 1956)

 

HENRY STICKEL (1866 - OCT 1939)

 

JACOB STICKEL (1843 - JAN 1922)

 

PAULINE STICKEL (1848 - FEB 1923)

 

WALTER H. STICKEL (20 MARCH 1902 - 22 JUNE 1975)

 

Walter H. Stickel, 73, of 120 Seventh Street, Gladwin, died Sunday, June 22, at a Mt. Pleasant medical care facility, after an extended illness. Born in Sewickley, Pa., March 20, 1902, he came to Gladwin County in 1904 with his parents, Henry and Bertha Geratch Stickel. Following graduation from Gladwin High School in 1920, he started working in the Gladwin State Bank, later known as The First State Savings Bank of Gladwin and now Mid Michigan Bank. He spent his lifetime in banking and served as president of the bank from February 1956 to December 1967, when he retired. He continued active in an advisory capacity after retirement. Mr. Stickel and the former Allie Walker were married July 4, 1927, and she died February 5, 1967. He was then married to Mrs. Minnie Benmark June 21, 1969.

   Surviving are his wife Minnie; 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Eleanor) Roberts of Clare, and Mrs. James (Marilyn) Mellish of Warren; 2 sisters, Miss Martha and Miss Emma Stickel, both of Gladwin; 5 step-children, Maynard Benmark of Gladwin, Gary Benmark of Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Donald (Darlene) Douglas of Flint, Mrs Michael (Melody) Strang of Charlotte, Mrs. Michael (Trudy) Huber of Burt; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

   Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Lindberg and the Rev. Burdette Fault officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-25/1975 Coumn - 4 Page - 2

 

NELLIE (?) STOCK (5 APRIL 1875 - 9 JUNE 1948)

 

HOLD SERVICES FOR MRS. WM. STOCK

 

   Mrs. Nellie Stock, 73, wife of William Stock, died at her home in Gladwin last Wednesday, June 9. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Sidney S. Rood, pastor of the St. Paul's Episopal church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Stock was born on April 5, 1875 in Saginaw county and was married to Mr. Stock in Clare county on January 28, 1894. She had been a resident of Gladwin for the past 62 years.

   Surviving besides her husband are, one son, William, of Beaverton; three daughters, Agnes Kopp of Jackson, Mabel Waterman of Coleman and Wavs Gallas of Baltimore, Maryland; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were, Charles Hospodar, Henry Bennett, Earl Hutson, Ted Hutson, Harold Crawford and Charles Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1948 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

WILLIAM R. STOCK (1871 - JAN 1970)

 

ALBERT STOIKE (1893 - MARCH 1972)

 

ANDREW STOIKE (1863 - DEC 1946) Check if Vet?

 

HULDA STOIKE (1900 - DEC 1992)

 

AGNES "AGGIE" (WALKER) STONE (1866 - SEP 1916)

 

CHARLES E. STONE (15 JUNE 1895 - 28 OCT 1983)

 

Charles E. Stone, 88, of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 28, at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Sage Township on June 15, 1895, he had spent most of his life here and farmed. Mr. Stone and the former Jerusha Baumgardner were married February 7, 1914, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on September 3, 1970.

   Surviving are 5 sons, Henry of Gladwin, Vern of Beaverton, Hazen of McAlester, Okla., Arvine of Mesquite, Texas and Denver of DeWitt; 4 daughters, Mrs. Monia Brimmer of Beaverton, Mrs. Jeanne Sunday of Midland, Mrs. Maxine Williams of McAlester, Okla. and Mrs. Joyce Psenski of Apoka, Fla.; 35 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death, Willard in 1979 and Darrell in 1932.

   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-02/1983 Column - 4 Page – 2

 

 

(Midland Daily News, October 31, 1983)

 

Charles E. Stone, 88, of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 28, 1983, in Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness.

 

He was born June 15, 1895, in Sage Township, Gladwin County, where he was a retired farmer. He married the former Jerusha Baumgardner, Feb. 7, 1914, in Gladwin. She died Sept. 3, 1970.

 

He leaves sons, Henry Stone of Gladwin, Vern Stone of Beaverton, Hazen Stone of McAlester, Okla., Arvine Stone of Meskquite, Texas, and Denver Stone of DeWitt; daughters, Monia Brimmer of Beaverton, Jeanne Sunday of Midland, Maxine Williams of McAllister, Okla., and Joyce Psenski of Apopha, Fla.; 35 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren.

 

Two sons preceded him in death, Willard Stone in April 1979, and Darrell Dean Stone in infancy.

 

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.

 

GEORGE ARTEMUS STONE (ABT. 1864 - 21 JAN 1931)

 

George Artemus Stone, son of Robert and Sarah Stone, was born in Steuben county, New York, and departed this life in Gladwin, Mich., on Jan. 21, 1931. In early life he came with his parents to Michigan, engaging in lumbering and later took up farming as an occupation until his health failed ? when he moved to Gladwin, where he resided until he passed away. During his illness of four years which was very painful at times he manifested much fortitude and seemed to accept the cup of suffering in the spirit of submission.

   The writer visited him frequently during the past year and wishes to say that he was more warmly welcomed than in the home of this afflicted one. Prayers were usually offered each time visited and a well meant "thank you" was the mode of expression from our afflicted friend and brother. His last hours were occupied in getting ready to meet the Lord and he said he had no fear, that he saw Jesus appear in person at his bedside.

   This greatly encouraged him. The loving, willing untiring sacrifice of his faithful wife who was constantly at his bed side, their lives being so knit together that only one taken out this life could divide asunder, characterized the atmosphere of the home.

   He was married to Agnes Walker in Kent county, Mich., in 1884. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Claude Wray, who resides in Gladwin. His wife having preceded him 14 years ago last September, he was again married to Grace Meek of Durand, Mich., April 16, 1917. They lived happily together until his death.

   He is survived by his loving wife, two daughters, one brother, Fred Barton of Midland, two nephews, George Barton of Durand and Charlie Stone of Gladwin, 11 grand-children, one having preceded him three months ago and a host of friends mourn his loss.

   Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. O. A. Lint, assisted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, Jan. 24. Interment was made in Highland cemetery.

   We often grow weary and lonely and sad, The sky with clouds is o'er cast, But all will be beauty and gladness and love, When the veil is lifted at last. How the jewels now bid from our weak mortal sight, Oft won with tears falling fast, Will shine in each crown in yon heaven's pure light. When the veil is lifted at last. I shall meet my Redeemer, my Saviour and King, My dear ones and friends of the past, In that beautiful city where cometh...? {Is this from the Midland Daily News or Gladwin Co., Record?}

 

KAYLEE MARIE STONE (? - 24 OCT 1990)

 

JAY LAVERN STONE (13 JAN 1923 - 29 SEP 1996)

 

JAY L. (VERN) STONE

 

   Jay L. (Vern) Stone, 73, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Midland. Born Jan. 13, 1923 in Ann Arbor, he retired from Fisher Sand & Gravel and then was self employed. Mr. Stone was a veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the Gladwin Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans No. 77. He was also a member of the Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 and the Gladwin VFW Post 11256. Mr. Stone married the former Ethel Hitchcock May 16, 1986 in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Larry and wife Dollie Stone of Woodland Park, Colo.; one daughter, Barbara and husband Wilbur Conner of Beaverton; 2 stepsons, Duane and wife Debra Forshee of Midland, and Keith Forshee of Graham, Wash.; 2 stepdaughters, Judy and husband Robert Camp of Seattle, Wash., and Beverly and husband Chris Whitmer of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Henry Stone of Beaverton, Gerald Stone of Texas, and Denver Stone of Lansing; 3 sisters, Monia Brimmer of Gladwin, Jean Sandan of Grand Rapids, and Joyce Anderson of Florida; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister.

   Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Henry List will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. The Gladwin VFW Post 11256 will conduct the graveside service. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1996 Column - 2 Page - 7

 

JERUSHA (BAUMGARDNER) STONE (30 APRIL 1898 - 3 SEP 1970)

 

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. STONE, 72

 

   Mrs. Jerusha Stone, 72, of Harrison, died Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. Born in Ava, Mo., on April 30, 1898, she had lived in Gladwin County for 60 years before moving to Harrison six years ago. The former Jerusha Baumgardner, she was married to Charles Stone on Feb. 7, 1914, in Gladwin.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Monia Brimmer of Lansing, Mrs. Maxine Williams of McAlester, Okla., Mrs. Jean Sunday of Midland, and Mrs. Joyce Keysor of Harrison; six sons, Willard of Algonac, Henry of Gladwin, Vern of Beaverton, William of Harrison, Gerald of Mesquite, Texas, and Denver of DeWitt: two brothers, Charles of Gaylord, and Carson of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs Mamie Houghtaling of Midland, Mrs. Edna Becklie of Cadillac, and Mrs. Myrtle Hartley of Missouri; 30 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Goodrow, of Harrison, officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-09/1970 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

WILLIAM HAZEN STONE (1924 - 1993)

 

GEORGE STRALEY (1853 - APRIL 1939)

 

LAURA STRALEY (1857 - JULY 1931)

 

CHARLES STROHKIRCH (1920 - JUNE 1995)

 

CHRISTIAN STROHKIRCH (25 MAY 1886 -  04 APRIL 1957)

 

Stratford Beacon Herald 22 Dec 1947 p. 8 (Ontario, Canada)

Heart Attack Takes Ex-Business Man


Funeral Services for Christian Strohkirch, 71, of Buckeye township, were held on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney Rood, of Houghton Lake, officiated at the services and burial was in the Highland cemetery in Gladwin.  Mr. Strohkirch died Thursday, April 4, at his home in Buckeye Township following a heart attack. He was born
on May 25, 1886 in Ontario, Canada, and on Nov. 18, 1911, he married the former Miss Minnie Furhman in Gladwin.
A resident of Gladwin county for more than 60 years, he was a retired Gladwin businessman, having operated several grocery stores here. He was a member of the Gladwin Odd Fellows lodge.  Surviving are his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Smallwood, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lena Morgan, of Lansing.

Gladwin County Record dated 4-10/1957 Column - 6 Page - 1 Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

 

EDITH A. STROHKIRCH (1888 - MAY 1939)

 

JANET E. (LANGE) STROHKIRCH (1926 - ?)

 

LEWIS STROHKIRCH (24 JUNE 1916 - 20 MARCH 1981)

 

LEWIS STROHKIRCH DIES SUDDENLY FRIDAY

 

   Lewis Stohkirch, 64, well known Gladwin businessman, died suddenly Friday morning, March 20, of a heart attack. Mr. Strohkirch owned and operated the Gladwin Pro Farmers Supply which he founded in 1945. He had opened the store about 8 a.m. and after complaining of chest pains and being tired he returned to his home next to the business on North Silverleaf St. When he decided he couldn't make it to the hospital in the care, his son, Richard, called and ambulance and Mr. Strohkirch walked out to it.

   After stablizing his condition at the hospital, doctors were preparing to send him on to Midland Hospital Center when he had a massive heart attack and died. Mr. Strohkirch was born in Gladwin on June 24, 1916. He attended Gladwin schools and served with the 8th Air Force in England from 1942 to 1945. He and the former Elsie Endert were married on December 8, 1945, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Richard of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lee (Alice Marie) Fritts of Ashtabula, Ohio and Carolyn Sue of El Paso, Texas; 2 brothers, Charles and William of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Mrs. Helen Lang and Mrs. Margaret Salla of Gladwin, Mrs. Betty Rood of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Edna Galligan of Phoniex, Ariz.; and 2 grandchildren.

   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church Bell Tower Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1981 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

8TH AIR FORCE WWII

 

LOUIS/LUDWIG? STROHKIRCH (1880- MAY 1939)

 

LOUISE CAROLINE (MUELLER) STROHKIRCH (10 DEC 1844 – 24 NOV 1913)

 

Louise Caroline Strohkirch died at her home in Buckeye township, Nov. 24, after a long illness. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, Dec. 10, 1844. When 17 years of age she came to Canada and settled in Perth county, Ontario.
In 1865 she was married to William Strochkirch and settled on a farm in Perth county where they lived until May, 1897, when they came to Michigan and settled on their farm in Buckeye township. Mr. Strohkirch passed away a few years ago.
Mrs. Strohkirch was a hard working woman and always willing to help in time of need, and a kind mother, a loving friend, and won the respect of all who know her.
She was the mother of 12 children. Besides neighbors and a host of friends she leaves to mourn her loss six sons and four daughters and 17 grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Charles Katille of Detroit, Mrs. Terry Hunt of Gladwin, Charles and Edward Strohkirch of Ontario, Mrs. Philip Morgan, Louis Strohkirch, Mrs. Ells Smallwood, Chris, Theodore and Julius Strohkirch of Gladwin.

Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1913 Column -  Page - 4

Louise Caroline's maiden name was Mueller, it never came up on the obituary. Lorraine Strohkirch Posted:  11 Nov 1999.

 

 

MARGARET STROHKIRCH (1925 - MARCH 1986)

 

MARIE F. STROHKIRCH (AUG 1885 - NOV 1940)

 

Mrs. Marie Strohkirch Dies Suddenly Monday


Mrs. Marie Strohkirch died suddenly at her home in Sherman township Monday morning.
Mrs. Strohkirch was born in Moravia August 1885 and came to the United States in 1906 and moved to Gladwin county in 1907. She was married to Theodore Strohkirch in 1916, who preceded her in death in Cleveland, Ohio in 1937.
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Strohkirch of Gladwin, Mrs. Louis Fiola of Cleveland; four brothers, Louis and Henry of Cleveland and John and Leopold of Sherman township.
Rev. Fr. K. E. McGinn officiated at the services Wednesday morning at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1940 Column - 6 Page - 1

Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

 

MARTHA (ZIEMER) STROHKIRCH (15 OCT 1925 - 13 MARCH 1986)

 

   Margaret Strohkirch, 60, of 233 S. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, March 13, in the Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin Oct. 15, 1925, she had spent her life here. Mrs. Strohkirch was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.The former Margaret Ziemer, she was married to Charles Strohkirch Feb. 8, 1947, in Gladwin.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Dennis of Saranac and Ronald of Traverse City; one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Cheryl) Langridge of Mason; 2 brothers, Harry of Gladwin and Ronald of Midland; 5 sister, Anna Schiemann and Alma Schultz of Gladwin, Edna Zillman, Lydia McIntosh and Emma Ziemer of Midland; and 4 granddaughters. A son and 2 brothers preceded her in death.

   Services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Matthews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MINNIE STROHKIRCH (1892 - 1979)

 

ROGER W. STROHKIRCH (? - 1 MAY 1953)

 

SUE ANN STROHKIRCH (7 SEP 1946 - 8 SEP 1946)

Services Held for Infant Daughter


Sue Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Strohkirch, died on September 8. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 9 at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in Highland cemetery, Rev. John Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church officiated.
She was born on September 7, 1946 and is survived by her parents, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lange and great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Markle.

 

Gladwin County Record dated 9-18/1946 Column - 6 Page - 1
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

 

 

THEODORE STROHKIRCH (1887 - 1937)

 

Theodore Strohkirch Dies at Cleveland Sat. Funeral services will be held at the Rogers funeral
home Friday, March 18, for Theodore Strohkirch, who died suddenly Saturday of heart trouble at his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Strohkirch is a former resident and the body is being brought here for burial.

Gladwin County Record dated 03-17/1937 Column - 6 Page - 1
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

 

WILLIAM STROHKIRCH (1922 - OCT 1992)

 

WILLIAM STROHKIRCH (16 FEB 1837 - 19 AUG 1909)

William Strohkirch died Thursday, Aug. 19, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Terry Hunt, in this city, aged 72 years, 6 months and 3 days, of cancer of stomach and liver.  Mr. Strohkirch was born in Germany, but lived many years in county Perth, Canada, before coming to this county, 13 years ago, when he settled in Buckeye a few miles east of the city, since which time he cleared a
large farm and built good buildings thereon, and the country between Gladwin and his farm has been settled, good farms cleared and good roads opened, where before there were none.
Funeral service, conducted by Rev.L. Foulkes, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Terry Hunt, and interment took place in Highland cemetery.
Mr. Strohkirch was held in high esteem by a large circle. Before moving to this country he had been a member of the Presbyterian church.  Ten children and his wife survive, all of whom were
present at his funeral except his sons Charles and Ed of Canada. The others are: Mrs. Kettel of Detroit, Mrs. Terry Hunt and Mrs. Phil Morgan of Gladwin, Mrs. E. E. Smallwood and Louis Strohkirch of Buckeye; sons Christian, Theodore and Julius who live at home.
Gladwin County Record dated 8-26/1909 Column - 5 Page -1
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

 

DONALD M. STRONG (? - NOV 1998)

 

LEO E. STRONG (10 FEB 1894 - 10 AUG 1954)

 

SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO LEO STRONG

 

   Leo E. Strong, 60, died Tuesday, August 10, after an illness of about a week. He was born in Gratiot county, February 10, 1894. After finishing school he went to Montana where he homesteaded two farms. He was called into service during World War I and came to Gladwin county after being discharged from the army. He was married August 22, 1924, to Margaret Holtberry.

   He is survived by his wife; a son James of Ann Arbor; a daughter, Karen, at home; and two brothers, Perl of St. Louis and Sidney of Merrill; also three grandchildren. Seven brothers and four sister preceded him in death.

   Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the E.U.B. Church with the Rev. E. F. Rhoades officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Friends may call at the family residence on Bard road until noon Friday and at the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements are in charge of the Miner Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-11/1954 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

MONTANA PVT 337 INF WWI

 

MARGARET M. (HOLTSBERRY) STRONG (16 APRIL 1904 - 17 DEC 1990)

 

Margaret M. Strong, 86, of Gladwin, died Monday, Dec. 17, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, April 16, 1904, she has spent most of her life here. The former Margaret Holtsberry, she was married to Leo Strong, Aug. 22, 1921, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1955.

   Surviving are one son, James of Ann Arbor; one daughter, Karen McKellar of Sanford; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and 3 sisters. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Davis will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DIETRICH STRUBLE (1901 - 1972)

 

IRENE K. STRUBLE (1912 - ?)

 

JOHN ADAMS STRUBLE (1867 - 1954)

 

MABLE "ABBIE" (FOUTCH) STRUBLE (1867 - 1960)

 

ROMA B. STRUBLE (1904 - 1952)

 

SON STRUBLE (15 AUG 1892 - 16 MARCH 1893) {SON OF: JOHN A. & MABEL F. STRUBLE}

 

EDWARD H. STRYKER (1820 - 17 MARCH 1906)

 

PVT CO K 8TH MI INF CIVIL WAR

 

KENNETH E. STUART (1932 - JUNE 1994)

 

SHIRLEY A. STUART (1933 - 2004)

 

ELLEN S. (?) STUCK (5 APRIL 1886 - 8 APRIL 1971)

 

Mrs. Ellen S. Stuck, 85, of Gladwin passed away Thursday, April 8 at Saginaw Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 10, at 3 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Melvin Stauffer officiating. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

   Mrs. Stuck was born at Martinsville, Illinois, April 5, 186. She has been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 56 years. She is survived by her husband William; two sons, Marshall and Wilbur of Detroit; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Otway and Mrs. Gladys Dotson of Midland, Mrs. Ruie McLouth of Nilea and Mrs. Lois Dotson of Gladwin. Also seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-14/1971 Column - 2 Page - 2  

 

WILBUR J. STUCK (20 APRIL 1919 - 27 FEB 1976)

 

Wilbur J. Stuck, 56, of 4498 Cedar Lake Rd., died Friday, February 27, at Allen Park Veterans Hospital, following a short illness. Born April 20, 1919, he was a veteran of World War II, and had been employed in highway construction. He had been a resident of Gladwin County 11/2 years following 30 years residence in Detroit.

   Surviving are a son, Wilbur Jr. of Detroit; a brother, Marshall of Soso, Miss., 4 sisters, Gladys Dotson of Gladwin, Mrs. Jess (Lois) Dotson of White Pigeon, and Mrs. Claude (Ruie) McLouth of Niles, Mrs. Donald (Martha) Otway of Midland. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with Melvin Stauffer officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

SGT US ARMY WWII

 

WILLIAM E. STUCK (1887 - SEP 1975)

 

WILLIAM C. STULL (1941 - JAN 1995)

 

DAVID W. STURGEON (1897 - 28 NOV 1955)

 

DAVID W. STURGEON (1939 -  JUNE 1994)

 

MILDRED A. (DENNINGS) STURGEON (20 NOV 1905 - 14 OCT 1986)

 

Mildred A. Sturgeon, 80, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Clare Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Gladwin, Nov. 20, 1905, she had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Sturgeon had been a nurses aid at the Gladwin Nursing Home. The former Mildred Dennings, she was married to David W. Sturgeon and he preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1955.

   Surviving are 5 sons, Lawrence of Phoniex, Ariz., Richard of Mt. Morris, Donald of Lake and Ronald and David of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Clink of Clare; one sister, Letha Taylor of Grand Blanc; one brother, Kenneth Dennings of Saginaw; 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. George Coon officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 10-22/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

AGNES E. SULLIVAN (1890 - MARCH OR APRIL 1973)

 

AGNES E. SULLIVAN (1893 - DEC 1914)

 

ANNA SULLIVAN (1859 - MAY 1942)

 

AUSTIN E. SULLIVAN (29 SEP 1914 - 31 JULY 2002)

 

Austin E. Sullivan, 87, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away July 31, 2002 at home. Austin was born Sept. 29, 1914 to John and Lulu (Fell) Sullivan in Bay City, Michigan. He married the former Dora Thomas on Oct. 6, 1936. She predeceased him in 1969. He had been a Gladwin County resident since 1951, having previously resided in Prudenville. In 1981 Austin retired from his job as a factory worker for the Dow Corning Corporation in Midland.

 

He is survived by sons, William (Edna) Sullivan of Bruneau, ID, David (Mary) Sullivan of Gladwin, Mike (Debbie) Sullivan of Burbank, CA, and Robert Sullivan of Gladwin; daughters, Jean (Ted) Smith of Gladwin, Janet (Ken) Schiemann of East Jordan, Joann (Basil) Bullard of Gladwin, Rhonda (Art) Goodwin of Gladwin, and DeeAnn (Dennis) Short of Gladwin; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Tomzak of Indian River and Phyllis (George) Marx of Brighton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, son Ronald Lee Sullivan, and a brother.

 

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 2 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

 

DORA A. (THOMAS) SULLIVAN (1919 - MAY 1969?)

 

JEREMIAH SULLIVAN (1857 - MARCH 1926)

 

JOSEPH P. SULLIVAN (1891 - 1974)

 

LOUISA "LULA" M. SULLIVAN (1887 - MARCH 1974)

 

MARGARET SULLIVAN (1863 - NOV 1943)

 

PATRICK SULLIVAN (1 JUNE 1845 - 5 MAY 1926)

Patrick Sullivan, an old resident of this county, died May 5, 1926, at Bay City. Rogers & Neeley brought the body to Gladwin Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Sacred Heart Saturday morning. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1926 Column - 3 Page - 1

PATRICK SULLIVAN

   Patrick Sullivan, an old resident of this county, died May 5, 1926, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Martin, in Bay City. Mr. Sullivan was born in Ireland, June 1, 1845, and came to this country in 1849 with his father, who located in the upper peninsula and was employed in copper mills. He enlisted in the army of the Civil war in 1863 in Chicago, and continued in service until he was discharged on account of poor health when he returned to the upper penisula where he lived until he came to Gladwin county where he engaged in lumbering for the Saginaw lumbering companies. Later he settled on a farm in Sage township where he resided until he moved ot Gladwin city two years ago. He had been in poor health several years, and had been confined to his bed three weeks before his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sullivan, his son, Patrick D. , who is teaching at Fife Lake, and his daughter, Mrs. Harry Martin of Bay City. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church Friday, conducted by Rev. Father Charles Van Colen and the American Legion. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1926 Column - 3 Page - 4

LANDSMAN IN US NAVY CIVIL WAR

 

EUNICE LOVINA (MILLS) SURSAW (28 FEB 1850 - 14 APRIL 1930)

 

Mrs. Lorenzo D. Sursaw died Monday evening, April 14, 1930, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Millard, having been in poor health for sometime, altho she was able to be around the house until about four weeks ago. Eunice Lovina Mills was born Feb. 28, 1850, at Brighton, Ont., where she grew to womanhood, and was married to Lorenzo D. Sursaw May 3, 1867. Four children were born to them, one daughter, dying at the age of six months. Mr. and Mrs. Sursaw came to Michigan shortly after their marriage and located first at Flint, afterwards making their home at Edmore and later in Clare county. They moved to Gladwin from Clare county about 38 years ago and have lived here continuously since.

   At Edmore 45 years ago Mrs. Sursaw joined the Free Methodist church of which she has since been a faithful member and a loyal worker. After moving to Gladwin she transferred her membership to the Gladwin church, and was able to attend services until about five weeks before her death.

   Services were held at the Free Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. G. W. Mustard, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Mrs. Sursaw is survived by her husband, Lorenzo D. Sursaw, her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Millard, her son, George Sursaw of Cadillac, five grandchildren, Lester Millard of Pontiac, Delos and Lavall Sursaw of Cadillac, Mrs. James E. Heslop and Warren Millard of Gladwin; two great grandchildren, Philip and Lisa Josephine Millard of Pontiac.

   Relatives who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Sursaw, Miss Lavall Sursaw, Mr. and Mrs. Delos Sursaw of Cadillac; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Millard and two children of Pontiac; Mr. and Mrs. Ward May and Christopher Millard of Lapeer. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1930 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

LORENZO D. SURSAW (1845 - 1945)

 

ETHEL MAY SUTER (1929 - JUNE 1929)

 

VIOLET LORETTA SUTER (1929 - JUNE 1929)

 

MARTHA SUTER (1889 - JUNE 1975)

 

WILLIAM SUTER (1885 - 1960)

 

CHARLES G. SUYLANDT (1855 - 24 JULY 1918)

 

PASSED AWAY

 

[PICTURE INSERT]

 

DR. CHARLES G. SUYLANDT

 

   A telegram received by friends sent by his daughter, Mrs. Anna Suylandt Hooker, states that her father Dr. Charles G. Suylandt, died July 24, at Cleveland, Ohio. His body will arrive in Gladwin Saturday evening for burial in Highland cemetery. Services will be held at the grave Sunday. W.S.S. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1918 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

CIVIL WAR

 

MAY F. SUYLANDT (1857 - APRIL 1910)

 

WILBUR SUYLANDT (1891 - 1973)

 

PVT US ARMY WWI

 

JOHN H. SWANSTRA (29 FEB 1916 - 28 JAN 1992)

 

John H. Swanstra, 75, of 5250 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1992, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County, Feb. 29, 1916, he had spent his life-time here. Mr. Swanstra was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Mr. Swanstra and the former Maggie VanHorn were married Aug. 23, 1941, in Beaverton.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, William of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Linda Warner of Beaverton, Nancy Mielke and Janet Rudy of Gladwin and Darla Hahn of Coleman; one sister, Nellie Foor of Gladwin; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a daughter, Pamela Swanstra.

   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1992 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

ALBERT A. SWENSON (21 APRIL 1895 - 4 JAN 1984)

 

Albert A. Swenson, 88, of 547 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Jan 4, in the Midland Hospital Center of injuries received in an auto accident on M-18 December 19, which took the life of his wife, Lela Nearing Swenson. Born in Kent County on April 21, 1895, he came to Gladwin County 23 years ago after retiring from Buick Motors. He also farmed in Kent County. He was a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church and the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Mr. Swenson married the former Constance Hickey on June 24, 1950, in Sparta. She preceded him in death April 22, 1972. He then married Lela Nearing April 14, 1975, in Gladwin.

   Surviving are one son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow of Gladwin; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 nephews and one niece. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

(Midland Daily News, Jan. 5, 1984)

 

Albert A. Swenson, 88 of Beaverton, died Wednesday Jan. 4, 1984, in Midland Hospital Center after an auto accident, Dec. 19, 1983, in which his wife lost her life.

 

He was born April 21, 1895, in Kent County, where he grew up and farmed.  He married Constance C. Hickey, June 24, 1950, in Sparta.  She died April 22, 1972.  He moved to Gladwin County in 1960, and married Lela R. Nearing, April 14, 1975, who died Dec. 19.  He was a member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge and Beaverton United Methodist Church.

 

He leaves a son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow also of Gladwin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 

Services will be at 11 am Friday in Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce C Hatch officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

 

Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 pm. today.  Memorials are suggested to the Beaverton United Methodist Church.

 

LELA R. (HAINES) NEARING SWENSON (28 AUG 1903 – 19 DEC 1983)

 

Lela Nearing Swenson, 80, of 547 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Monday morning, Dec. 19, in a traffic accident on M-18 south of Gladwin. Born in Gladwin on August 28, 1903, she had spent her lifetime here. After graduating from Gladwin High School she received her lifetime teaching certificate from County Normal and her degree from Central Michigand University. She taught school for many years and retired in 1969 after 15 years at Beaverton. Mrs. Swenson was a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Rebecca Circle. The former Lela Haines, she was married to Floyd Nearing June 28, 1927, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in July 1967. She then married Albert Swenson on April 14, 1975.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow of Gladwin; one brother, Fred Haines of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Millie Weldon of Vanderbilt; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursdy at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Hatch will officiate burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-21/1983 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

(Midland Daily News, Dec. 20, 1983)

 

Lela Nearing, Swenson, 80, 547 Lang, Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 18, 1983, after an automobile accident in Gladwin.

 

She was born in Gladwin Aug. 28, 1903, attended Gladwin schools and graduated from Gladwin High School. She then attended County Normal and graduated from Central Michigan University. She had her lifetime teaching certificate from County Normal and received her degree from CMU. She retired in 1969 after teaching 15 consecutive years in the Beaverton school system. She married Floyd Nearing June 28, 1927, in Gladwin. He died Julv 1967. She then married Albert Swenson in April 1975. She was a member of Beaverton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Rebecca Circle.

She leaves her husband, Albert Swenson; son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Jerow of Gladwin; six grandchildren: three 3-great grandchildren; brother, Fred Haines of Gladwin; and sister, Millie Weldon of Vanderbilt.

 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce C. Hatch officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm today.

 

 

CHESTER T. SWIECH (? - SEP 1990)

 

RUEBEN J. SWIKOSKI (? - 2 FEB 1971)

 

FRANCIS H. SWINGLE (1925 - SEP 1985)

 

ALTA MAE SWITZER (1873 - SEP 1927)

 

AUDREY SWITZER (1902 - 1932)

 

FANNIE C. SWITZER (1891 - 1917)

 

FLOSSIE A. SWITZER (1914 - 1955)

 

HUGH DOBSON SWITZER, JR (17 OCT 1912 - 29 JAN 1960)

 

HUGH SWITZER JR. DIES SUDDENLY

 

   Hugh Dobson Switzer, Jr., 47, died suddenly at his home in Grout Township on January 29. Mr. Switzer, a lifetime resident of Gladwin County, was born October 17, 1912. he married the former Mrs. Doris Cameron Bruner in 1957.

   Survivors include his wife, Doris; four sons, John Oliver, Donald, and Darrel of Gladwin, and Ronald J. at home; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lois Benham and Mrs Sharon Hale of Clare; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Young of Spring Harbor and Mrs. Oliver Bates of Gladwin; a brother, Bruce, of Gladwin; his father, Hugh, Sr., and nine grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Monday at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Franck officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

HUGH H. SWITZER, SR (2 DEC 1874 - 14 NOV 1964)

 

RITES HELD FOR HUGH SWITZER

 

   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon form the Hall Funeral Home for Hugh H. Switzer Sr., 89, who died Saturday after a four year illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, on December 2, 1874, he came to Gladwin County in 1912.

   He was a painter and also farmed. Mr. Switzer was married to the former Viola Schwartz. She preceded him in death in March 1949. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Oliver Bates, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Paul Youngs, of Spring Harbor; one son, Bruce, of Gladwin and 40 great grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-18/1964 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

JOHN OLIVER SWITZER (1 AUG 1932 - 14 SEP 2003)

 

MAXWELL G. SWITZER (1897 - MARCH 1957)

 

RENA MAE (NETTLETON) SWITZER (18 AUG 193127 MAY 1995)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 31, 1995

Rena Mae Switzer, 63, of Gladwin, died Friday, May 27, 1995 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Midland following a short illness. Born Aug. 18, 1931 in Eaton Rapids, she resided in Gladwin most of her life. Mrs. Switzer was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The former Rena Nettleton married Gordon R. Switzer Nov. 8, 1947 in Gladwin.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Randy of Warren; 3 daughters, Sondie and husband Charlie Lee of Gladwin, Rebecca and husband Donald Christy of Pinconning, and Terry and husband Charles Clore Jr. of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Earlin Nettleton of DeWitt, and George Nettleton Jr. of Gladwin; one sister, Irene Davis of Owosso; and 8 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers.  Rites will be held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday from
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with the Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gladwin First United Methodist Church.

 

VIOLA J. (SCHWARTZ) SWITZER (1872 - FEB 1947)

 

MARY SZENCINE (1915 - 1970)

 

STEPHEN SZYMCZAK (1915 - 1983)

 

T'S

 

JUDITH A. TARRANT (1942 - 2005)

 

WILLARD CHARLES TAUNT (1920 - MARCH 1998)

 

ANNIE P. TAYLOR (1916 - ?)

 

BILLY E. TAYLOR (14 NOV 1936 - 21 APRIL 2003)

 

CHRISTINE L. TAYLOR (1937 - MAY 1997)

 

CLARE W. TAYLOR (1911 - 1964)

 

GEORGE WASHINGTON TAYLOR (25 DEC 1877 - 16 MAY 1962)

 

FORMER SCHOOL OFFICIAL DIES

 

George W. Taylor, 85, of Gladwin, died last Wednesday at the Arvis Nursing Home in Farwell following an illness of several years. Mr. Taylor, a resident of Gladwin County for 70 years, was born in Ontario, Canada on December 25, 1877. He was married to the former Miss Jessie Wiley, August 28, 1901 in Rosebush and they lived all their married life in Gladwin County with the exception of two years in Coleman. Mrs. Taylor died February 25, 1955.

   Mr. Taylor was identified with the education field for 33 years as teacher, superintendent at the Beaverton and Coleman schools, and as county school commissioner from 1920 until 1936.

   Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vera M. Smith, of Saginaw, Mrs. Barbara E. Stewart, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Eleanor L. Bucher, of Mineral Wells, W. Va.; one son, Guy W., of Reedly, Calif.; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.

 

JERRY TAYLOR (1931 - NOV 1952)

 

JESSIE M. (WILEY) TAYLOR (12 MAY 1881 - 25 FEB 1955)

 

ILLNESS TAKES MRS. GEORGE TAYLOR

 

   Mrs. Jessie M. Taylor, wife of George W. Taylor, of Gladwin, died Friday evening at her home here following an illness of several months. Her husband, a retired Gladwin county school commissioner, formerly served as superintendent of schools at Beaverton and Coleman, and she was well known in this area. The former Miss Jessie Wiley, she was born May 12, 1881, in Rosebush. She married George Taylor Aug. 28, 1901 at Rosebus

   A former teacher, she taught in Beaverton and in Gladwin schools. She was a member of Golden Rod Rebekah lodge of Gladwin, serving as recording secretary of the lodge for 26 years. She was also a former member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Star.

   Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Vera M. Smith, of Saginaw, Mrs. Barbara E. Stewart of St. Louis, and Mrs. Eleanor L. Bucher of East Lansing; a son, Guy W., of Hamford, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. K. K. Ward of Lansing, and Mrs. George House of Rosebush; and three brothers, Edward Wiley of Lansing, Oscar Wiley of Bay City and Sherman Wiley of Gladwin.

   Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral home. The Rev. John Scott and the Rev. E. F. Rhoades officiated at the rites. Burial was in Highland cemetery with services at the grave under the auspices of the Gladwin Rebekah lodge.

   Pallbearers were Nick Schultz, Glen McClure, Albert Adams, Lyman Kerswill, Lou Plotkin and Edwin Doser. Gladwin County Recod dated 03-02/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

MARY ANN TAYLOR (16 AUG 1939 - 11 APRIL 2002)

 

THELMA G. TAYLOR (1908 - MARCH 1971)

 

THELMA J. TAYLOR (31 MARCH 1930 - 8 OCT 2000)

 

EDITH M. TEALE (1914 - JAN 1992)

 

GEORGE S. TEALE (1909 - DEC 1980)

 

BENJAMIN TEEPLE (29 AUG 1832 - 14 SEP 1912)

 

Death Takes Old Resident
Benjamin Teeple Answers Last Summons
Death Comes Quickly
Mr. Teeple Drops In Field

[Picture of Benjamin Teeple]

Death came to Benjamin Teeple with little warning Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, when he dropped dead in a field near his house, after cutting a small _ag of hay for his horse.
Mr. Teeple had passed the four-score years mark. He was born Aug. 29, 1832, in township Westminster, county Middlesex, near London, Canada, and moved to Grant Center, St. Clair county, Michigan, in February, 1852, living there 11 years. He came to Gladwin county in 1863, being one of three sturdy pioneers, the others being Marvil Secord and Willard Grout Sr. who were the first to make permanent homes in Gladwin county, all of whom have departed this live. Mr. Teeple was first married in St. Clair county, in October, 1852, to Almira, daughter of Willard Grout. His first wife died 40 years ago on their homestead in Grout township, having bravely withstood the hardships of pioneer life. To them six chidren were born, of whom a son, Ransom and a daughter, Maud, reside in Detroit, and Lura, wife of A. B. Foster, is a resident of Oregon. Frank, a son who is dead, was the first white child born in the county, his birth being in 1865. Two daughters died in childhood. Mr. Teeple married again in 1903, his second wife being Mrs. Fannie Teeple, who survives.
Mr. Teeple was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 in St. Clair county, and served in Co. K of the Second Mich. Cavalry, Gen. Halleck in command. Archibald Campbell, who went as captain of his company, returned a brigadier general. Mr. Teeple was in seven engagements, including battle of Pittsburg Landing.
During the last years of his life, Mr. Teeple lived west of the river, in the city, near the place of his first home in the county. His first journey to the county was made on foot from St. Clair county, in March, 1863. He returned, having homesteaded land in Grout to which he brought his family in August, 1863, in a covered wagon drawn by oxen, being two weeks on the road, the road from Edenville being only a tote road not previously travelled. Mr. Grout had taken the first homestead in Grout, but Mr. Teeple was the first to bring his family to live in the township, and the wet part of the county. Those were the days of real pioneer life, without railroads, or even wagon roads, when provisions were brought from Saginaw in canoes and scows. It took nerve to make a home in the wilderness of those days.
Funeral was held yesterday conducted by Rev. C. H. Lee. Gladwin County Record dated 09-19/1912 Column - 5 Page - 1    

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FANNIE TEEPLE (31 MAY 1846 - 15 SEP 1926)

 

Mrs. Fannie Teeple, an old resident of Gladwin, aged 80 years, 3 months and 15 days, died Sept. 15, after being confined to her bed three months. Service were held Saturday morning at the house conducted by Rev. J. W. Tolly of Hope, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Graham of Detroit. She was born at Waterford, Ont.; and has been a resident of Gladwin county since 1872. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1926 Column - 4 Page - 4

WILLIAM TEEPLE (16 May 1873 - 8 MAY 1919)

   William Teeple died May 8, 1919, having been sick with stomach trouble for several months. He was born in Grout township May 16, 1873, and was aged 45 years, 11 months and 22 days. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Fanny Teeple. Services were conducted May 9 by Rev. J. H. Cornelius followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-15/1919 Column - 4 Page - 1  

 

JULIUS TENNISON (26 FEB 1924 - 24 JULY 1998)

 

ANNA (SCHWOLL) TENWALDE (26 JUNE 1865 - 19 OCT 1947)

 

CHARLES JOSEPH TENWALDE (8 JUNE 1902 - 25 MAY 1947)

 

DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE

 

Charles Joseph Tenwalde, 47, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 25, at his home in Grout township. He was born in Putnam county, Ohio, on June 8, 1902, and came to Gladwin county 35 years ago.  On June 23, 1930 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Mae Molesworth in Gladwin.  Mr. Tenwalde was a member of the Sacred Heart church and of the Holy Name Society of that church.

 

Surviving are his wife; three sons, Clifford, George and Ronald, and one daughter, Margaret Ann, all at home; also four sisters, Mrs. Mary Korte, of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Honigfort, of Ottawa, Ohio, Mrs. Regina Cameron, of Davison, and Mrs. Vera Cameron, of Gladwin.

 

Funeral services were held from the Sacred Heart church on Saturday morning, with the Rev. Fr. Michael Wolf officiating.  Burial was made in the Highland cemetery.  A Rosary was held at the Hall Funeral Home on Friday evening.

 

ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" "BETHA" MAE (MOLESWORTH) TENWALDE (8 AUG 1910 - 16 DEC 1984)

 

Elizabeth M. Tenwalde, 74, of Maple Manor, Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, Dec. 16, in Grand Junction. Born in Gladwin Aug. 8, 1910, she had spent her lifetime here. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The former Elizabeth Molesworth, she was married to Charles Tenwalde June 23, 1930, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death May 25, 1950.

   Surviving are 3 sons, Cliffrord of Gladwin, Ronald (Pete) of Grand Junction and George of Belmont; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Peggy) Rushford of Tampa, Fla.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Anderson of Fenton, Mrs. Vivian Anderson of Flint and Mrs. Nora Anderson of Gladwin; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Hearth Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Wake service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

GEORGE ANTHONY "TONY" TENWALDE (24 JULY 1867 - 10 JAN 1943)

 

EDNA TERRY (? - SEP 1959)

 

WILLIAM J. TERRY (1866 - JUNE 1950)

 

HAROLD C. TESSIN (1907 - 1985)

 

HENRIETTA C. TESSIN (1905 - ?)

 

SAMUEL THADDIUS (1872 - 1911)

 

ELIZABETH THER (1893 - MAR 1974)

 

JOHN THER (1893 - FEB 1926)

 

JOHN THER (1915 - MAY 1992)

 

ALFRED THOMAS (1916 - 1924)

 

EDMUND W. THOMAS (3 JUNE 1925 - 25 JUNE 1995)

 

GEORGE SAM THOMAS (1914 - 1981)

 

GLEN THOMAS (8 MAY 1953 - 14 SEP 1953)

 

GLEN K. THOMAS (22 FEB 1936 – 02 AUG 2006)

 

Midland Daily News (MI)-August 5, 2006

Glen K. Thomas, 70, of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at the MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland, following a brief illness.
He was born on Feb. 22, 1936, in Gladwin, in Detroit, to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Yeager) Thomas. He married the former Shirley Gould on June 26, 1954, in Ogemaw County. He retired from The Dow Chemical Co. in 1995 after 30 plus years of service. He owned "The Glen" driving range on Hockaday Road, which he opened in 2001. He was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge #397 F&AM and a long time member of the Moose and Eagles Clubs. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
       
Glen is survived by his wife, Shirley; his son, Alan and Katherine Thomas of Gladwin; two daughters, Jan and John Gartee of Otter Lake and Dawn and Jack Woodruff of Mesa, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Rowland and Dawn Thomas of Gladwin; and his sister, Joanne Shultz of Cadillac. He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Margaret Thomas; and his brother, Lewis Thomas.       
       

Funeral services were held at the Sisson Funeral Home, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, 1 p.m. The Rev. Russell Williams officiated with burial in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. A Masonic Service was held Friday evening, 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
     
JESSE E. THOMAS (30 JAN 1885 - 21 AUG 1971)

 

Jesse E. Thomas, 86, of Gladwin, died Saturday, August 21, at the Clare Nursing Home after an illness of three weeks. He was born in Fort Wayne, Ind. January 30, 1885, and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1900. He was a self-employed carpenter before his retirment.

   Survivors of Mr. Thomas are two sons, Wendall of Gladwin, and Edmund of Fenton; one daughter, Mrs. Mark (Ethel) Sharp of Gladwin; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His wife, the former Miss Sophia Bradley, died April 30, 1955. A daughter, Mrs. Austin (Dora) Sullivan, also preceded him in death.

   Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl M. Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 08-25/1971 Column - 4 Page - 3

 

KENNETH THOMAS (25 JULY 1950 - 24 SEP 1961)

 

MAHLON THOMAS (1851 - 1924)

 

MARY THOMAS (1893 - MAY 1967)

 

SOPHIA L. THOMAS (1892 - 1955)

 

STEVE THOMAS (1886 - 1950)  

 

WENDELL E. THOMAS (9 JAN 1918 - 24 AUG 1986)

 

Wendell E. Thomas, 68, of Hawkins Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Aug. 24, in Hurley Medical Center, Flint, after a long illness. Born in Prudenville, Jan. 9, 1917, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Thomas was a carpenter in construction and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ethel Sharp of Gladwin; and a brother, Edmund of Linden. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred, in 1924 and a sister, Dora Sullivan in 1969.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Ed Jaynes officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/1986 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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EUNICE JANE (MCMAHON) THOMSON (16 AUG 1877 - 4 DEC 1929)

 

Eunice Jane McMahon, beloved wife of Walter Thomson, departed this life on Dec. 4 at 2 a.m. in the Samaritan hospital of cancer, after an illness of 15 days, aged 52 years. Diseased was born in Essex county, Ontario, on Aug. 16, 1877, was married to Walter Thompson Mar. 15, 1899, in the village of Gladwin. She resided in Sarnia, Ontario, until 1909, coming with her husband to Hay township where she resided until her loss her husband and four sons, George, Lewis, James and Mack, and one daughter, June, one daughter, Maggie, preceeding her in death, June 5, 1907; also her mother, Mrs. George McMahon and five brothers, George, Herbert, Lewis, Frederick and Burton, all of Gladwin county; also one sister, Mrs. James Shanahan of Detroit; also a host of nephews and nieces. Deceased was a member of the Ancient Order of Gleaners; also the Gladwin lodge of Rebekahs. She was a true friend of all and the community will mourn her loss.

   Funeral services were held from the home at Highwood and from the Gladwin Methodist church Friday afternoon, Dec. 6. The esteem in which Mrs. Thomson was held was evidenced by the many friends and neighbors who filled the home and the church to pay their last sad respects. At the church Mrs. Carrie Capling and Mrs. Eva Bender sang. Rev. Whitney officiated with burial at Highland cemetery where the Rebekahs had charge. The sympathy of all who knew Mrs. Thomson is extended to the bereaved relatives. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1929 Column - ? Page - ?

 

ALFRED L. THOMPSON (1914 - 1983)

 

HENRY G. THOMPSON (1860 - 1937)

 

JESSIE AMANDA (STAFFINGER) THOMPSON (05 JUNE 1900 - 9 DEC 1928)

 

Jessie Amanda Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger, died at her home at 4937 Proctor street, Detroit, Michigan, Dec. 9, 1928, at 12:25 a.m. of heart trouble, aged 28 years, 6 months and 4 days. Mrs. Thompson spent her early life in Gladwin and since 1910 has lived in Detroit. She was afiliated with Corinthian Rebekah lodge No. 408 of Detroit, Detroit Auxiliary No. 8 of the United States Spanish War Veterans, Ladies National League of Veterans and Sons, the Sunshine club and a member of the Catholic church at Ashland, Ohio. She was married to Harry Thompson Sept. 6, 1921 at Flint. To this union was born one son, Herbert Harry. ]

   Mrs. Thompson was beloved by all and won the hearts of those with whom she came in contact. The beautiful floral offerings and spiritual bouquets gave evidence of the high esteem in which she was held. Last summer was spent in and around Gladwin in hopes that her health might be improved.

   She leaves to mourn her son Herbert Harry, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger of Detroit, her grandmother, Mrs. Amanda J. Pike, of Gladwin, many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Detroit Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock by Corinthian Rebekah lodge and at two o'clock by the uniformed rank of the Auxiliary. The body, accompanied by her son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger, uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Beaver of Detroit and her aunt, Mrs. Fred Pike of Flint was brought to Gladwin Tuesday and taken to the home of her uncle, Clarence Pike.

   Services were held at the church of Sacred Heart, Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. Charles Van Colen, and the body laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1928 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

MINNIE J. THOMPSON (1874 - 1976)

 

JOSEPH THOMPSON (26 SEPT 1897 – 17 DEC 1974)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- December 18, 1974

Joseph R. Thompson, 77, of Mt. Morris and formerly of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Hurley Hospital, Flint. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 1897, he came to Gladwin County at the age of 5. Mr. Thompson was a farmer and also a roofer and sider. He retired in 1965. For the past two and a half years Mr. Thompson made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lorraine O'Dell in Mt. Morris. He was married to the former Verna Reigle in 1935 in Clare County. She preceded him in death on April 21, 1971.
Besides his daughter, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lula Cowell of Grayling, Mrs. Marie
Bailey of Whittemore and Mrs. Edith Sutliff of Prudenville; one brother, Charles of Edmore; 6
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Two daughters also preceded him in death.  Rites were held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

VERNA M. (GRAY) THOMPSON (25 JULY 1891 - 21 APRIL 1971)

 

Services were held Saturday, April 24, for Mrs. Verna M. Thompson, 79, of Gladwin, who died Wednesday afternoon, April 21, at West Branch, following an illness of several months. Her home was at 239 Townsend Street. Mrs. Thompson was born in Sanilac County July 25, 1891, to John and Addie Davis Gray, and moved with her parents to Beaverton in 1898. She attended the Beaverton schools and had been a resident of Gladwin County all her adult life. She was married to Joseph Thompson in 1935 in Clare County.

   Survivors are her husband, Joseph; one daughter, Mrs. Lorraine O'Dell of Clio; one brother, Everton Gray of Saginaw; one sister, Flossie Locke of Clare; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

   The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated at the 2:00 p.m. services at Mathews Funeral Home and interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

GEORGE R. THOMSON (1902 - 1978)

 

HAZEL M. THOMSON (1907 - MARCH 1963)

 

JAMES H. THOMSON (1909 - MARCH 1964)

 

KATHRYN THOMSON (1914 - MAY 1976)

 

LEWIS W. THOMSON (1903 - NOV 1968)

 

MACK THOMSON (1922 - AUG 1992)

 

OPAL THOMSON (1924 - ?)

 

WALTER THOMSON (1873 - 1951)

 

CARL A. THORINGTON (1900 - 1901)

 

EDNA M. (FRIES) THORINGTON (20 MAY 1902 - 17 MAY 1977)

 

Edna M. Thorington, 74, of 4990 White Pine, Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 17, in the Clare Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on May 20, 1902, she had spent her lifetime here and was a member of the World War I Barracks Auxiliary. The former Edna Fries, she was married to John L. Thorington on December 31, 1921, in Gladwin.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 5 daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Geneva) Willford and Mrs. Charles (Elnora) Nettleton of Gladwin, Mrs. Dave (Bonnie) Irvin of Fenton, Mrs. Marvin (Betty) Winters of San Diego, Calif, and Mrs. Howard (Carol) Laughlin of Holly; 2 sons, Lewis of Otisville and Harold of Saginaw; 4 sisters, Mrs. Pauline Hutson of Gladwin, Mrs. Viola Gower of Edenville, Mrs. Janet Flores of Saginaw and Mrs. Pearl Wray of Flint; 3 brothers, Delmar of Edenville, Robert of New Lathrop and Leonard of Gladwin; 30 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-18/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

IDA MAY (WELCH) THORINGTON (24 DEC 1868 - 17 MAY 1956)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. THORINGTON

 

   Mrs. Ida May Thorington, 87, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Nunn in Beaverton May 17, after being seriously ill for several weeks. She  was born in Steuben County, New York, December 24, 1868 but had spent the last 68 years in Gladwin county. She was married to John B. Thorington, deceased, in 1888, in Midland. She was a member of the Daniel's Band Church. She is survived by two sons, John L. and Orland F. of Gladwin two daughters, Laura M. Robbins of Duluth, Minn. and Winnie B. Nunn of Beaverton; one brother, Stanton H. Welch, of Midland; 15 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Sunday at the Beaverton Methodist church at 2 p.m. with prayer service at the home in Beaverton at 1:15 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Hoggard officiated, assisted by the Rev. Roy Munger. Burial was at Highland cemetery, Gladwin, with the grandchildren as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 05-23/1956 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

JOHN B. THORINGTON (1869 - AUG 1922)

 

JOHN L. THORINGTON (1891 - OCT 1980)

 

JUSTIN A. "JUSTUS" THORINGTON (1873 - JUNE 1957)

 

LYDIA CHARLOTTE THORINGTON (1876 - OCT 1965)

 

MAURICE S. THORINGTON (21 MAR 1927 - 14 APRIL 1999)

 

ORLAND F. THORINGTON (27 NOV 1894 - 29 DEC 1973)

 

Orland F. Thorington, 79, died Saturday, December 29, at 129 Tonkin St., Beaverton, following an illness of a month. Born November 27, 1894, the son of John and Agnes Welch Thorington, he had been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County living in Sage Township. He was a farmer until retirement. The past 2 years he lived in Beaverton. Mr. Thorington and the former Irma Willford were married February 15, 1919, and she preceded him in death May 16, 1963. He was a veteran of World War I.

   Survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Alice Hale of Harrison, Mrs. Ruth Pyke of Gladwin, and Mrs. Patty Powers of Mt. Pleasant; a son, Maurice of Chicago; a brother John of Gladwin; and a sister, Mrs. Lora Lange of Florida; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Arthur Munger officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-02/1974 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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ORVILLE A. THORINGTON (20 JAN 1914 - 8 NOV 1981)

 

Orville A. Thorington, 67, of 420 E. M-61, Gladwin, died Sunday, Nov. 8, at his home following a short illness. Born in Gladwin on January 20, 1914, he operated Thorington's Store in the Wooden Shoe for 24 years until retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church. Mr. Thorington and the former Lillian F. Fischer were married January 6, 1940, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Larry and Dean of Gladwin and Ronald of Clio; one brother, Roy of Holly; 7 sisters, Mrs. Amanda Grim of Holly, Mrs. Eliza Wager, Mrs. Cora Hutson, Mrs. Helen Wheeler and Mrs. Faye Edick of Gladwin, Mrs. Mable Gute of Chesaning and Mrs. Ruth Scott of Marbury, Ala.; and 9 grandchildren.

   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

RAY ORLAND THORINGTON (18 MARCH 1924 - 10 APRIL 1966)

 

INJURIES FATAL TO RAY THORINGTON

 

   Ray Orland Thorington, 42, of Sage Township, died in the Gladwin Hospital Sunday from injuries received in a tractor accident Saturday. Born in Grout Township on March 18, 1924, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Thorington was employed as a boilmaker at Dow Chemical Co. and was a veteran of World War II. He was married to the former Mary Guinther in Mt. Morris on Feb. 25, 1950.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, William, David and Thomas, all at home; one daughter, Janet, at home; his father, Orland, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Hale of Harrison, Mrs. Ruth Pyke and Mrs. Patty Powers, of Gladwin; one brother, Maurice, of Chicago.

   Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Merlyn Rensberry officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1966 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

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ERVIN THURLOW (20 MAY 1885 - 24 MAY 1893)

 

GLENN W. THURLOW (1899 - APRIL 1961)

 

GUY H. THURLOW (17 SEP 1907 - 22 MARCH 1993)

 

JAMES THURLOW (1857 - APRIL 1931)

 

NELLIE THURLOW (1865 - AUG 1951)

 

SARAH A. THURLOW (1898 - MAY 1987)

 

VEDA L. (DICK) THURLOW (24 APRIL 1908 - 19 MARCH 1979)

 

NIKOLAJS TICHOMIROVS (1915 - 1998)

 

JADVIGA TICHOMIROVS (1903 - 1989)

 

? TILLI {?} (1894 - 1935)

 

MATT TILLI (1886 - MARCH 1928)

 

CLARA M. (?) TISDALE (3 AUG 1902 - 31 JAN 1977)

 

CLARA TISDALE

 

   Mrs. Clara M. Tisdale, 74, of Midland, died Monday, Jan. 31, at her home at 1135 Poseyville Rd., following a brief illness. Born in Midland on August 3, 1902, she was married to former State Representative Nelson Tisdale.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Nelson Jr. of Midland and Willard of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Louis Walrod of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Glenn Lanphierd of Midland; 4 sisters, Gertrude Lanphierd of Midland, Mrs. Frieda Smith of Vassar, Mrs. Rose Sterling of Florida and Mrs. Jenny Roberts of Beaverton; and 9 grandchildren.

   Rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Midland RLDS Church. Elders James Nevill and Douglas Skutt will officiate and burial will be in the Midland City Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Wilson Funeral Home, Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 02-02/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

AVIS ALICE (SMITH) TOWNSEND (23 DEC 191125 OCT 2000)  

Avis Townsend, 88, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000 at Tendercare Nursing Center following a lingering illness. Born Dec. 23, 1911 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Spitler) Smith. Avis married Oscar Geiling in 1942 in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1973. She then married Joe Townsend, who preceded her.

Surviving are three sons, Larry and wife Barbara of Freeland, Nelson and wife Emogene of Canon City, Colo., and Jerry and wife Vera of Gladwin; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Leon and Richard; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services were held Friday with Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JOHN A. TOWNSEND (5 MAY 1865 - 18 FEB 1911)

ROY M. TREGO (30 SEP 1882 - 16 AUG 1974)

 

Roy M. Trego, 91, of Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, August 16, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Circleville, Ohio, September 30, 1882, and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1905. A farmer, he was never married.

   Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Albert (Wilma) Parker of Gladwin. Services were held Monday at Hall Funeral Home - Gladwin Chapel, at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. Bryon Hatch officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 08-21/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

ELIZABETH (JARVIS) TROMBLEY (1852 - NOV 1942)

 

CELIA J. TROY (1869 - 1951)

 

JAMES TROY (1885 - 1886)

 

KENNETH F. TUCK (26 AUG 1915 – 19 MAR 2006)

 

Kenneth F. Tuck, 90, of Clare County passed away Sunday, March 19 at Convenant Hospital in Saginaw after a brief illness. Ken was born in Gladwin County on Aug. 26, 1915 to Fred and Della (Copus) Tuck. He married the former Evelyn Mielke on April 22, 1944 in Clare County. Ken lived and farmed most of his life in Clare County.

 

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; one son Ken Tuck Jr. of Farwell; one daughter, Sandry Frye of Gladwin; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren; three brothers, Howard of Coleman, Wayne and Gordon, both of Gladwin; and two sisters, Dorothy and husband Pete Mercier of Midland and Velma Tuckerman of Beaverton. Three sisters predecease him.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Gladwin County Record dated 3/22/2006.

 

CARL O. TUCKERMAN (1876 - FEB 1960)

 

MINNIE TUCKERMAN (1880 - NOV 1959)

 

MURLIN F. TUCKERMAN (1905 - FEB 1992)

 

VELMA I. TUCKERMAN (1913 - ?)

 

MYTON N. TURCOTTE (1943 - 1944)

 

EDITH M. TURNER (1901 - JULY 1983)

 

FRED A. TURNER (1900 - APRIL 1963)

 

FRANK LEO TWORK (14 SEP 1892 - 24 MAY 1971)

 

Frank L. Twork, 73, of Gladwin, died Monday, May 24, at his home of a self-inflicted pistol shot wound. Born in Poland on Sept. 14, 1892, he came to the United States in 1893. Mr. Twork moved to Gladwin in 1966 from Pinconning. He was a retired crane operator for the Sugar Beet Co. Mr. Twork was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Gladwin World War I Veterans, Barracks 3421. He was married to Lottie Yoesting on Oct. 21, 1963, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by four stepsons, Fred Rhimes, of Gladwin, Bernard and Calvin Yoesting, of Flint and Herman Yoesting, of Saginaw; three brothers, Andy, of Pinconning, Mike, of Sterling Heights and William, of Detroit; two sisters, Josephine Hulihand, of Dearborn and Anna Felliser, of Detroit; and 12 step-children, 12 great step-children and one great greant step-grandchild.

   Rites will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Hom. The Rev. Carl Briggs will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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NORMA LEE (KRAHNER) UHL (1941 - ?)

 

ROY B. UHL (1 JUNE 1889 - 11 AUG 1982)

 

Roy W. Uhl, 93, of 3200 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, following a short illness. Born in Dover, Minn, on June 1, 1889, he was an electrician lineman for Detroit Edison until 1932. Mr. Uhl came to Gladwin in 1932 from Rochester and farmed and died genera repair work. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Gladwin County VFW 7303, the World War I Barracks, Billings Senior Citizens Club, Masonic Lodge and the Golden Agers Club. He was married May 6, 1929, to Roxey Waugh in Byron, Ohio. She died September 9, 1965. Mr. Uhl married Leona Knight on May 17, 1967, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death July 16, 1978.

   Surviving are 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Gardner of Grass Lake, Mrs. Delvin (Maxine) Cassiday and Mrs. Carlton (Geneva) Elwood of Gladwin and Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Walters of West Branch; 2 step-sons, Glenn and Daniel Knight of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Marion Heim of St. Charles, Minn.; 16 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Skeel's Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-18/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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ROSE A. UNDERWOOD (28 SEP 1918 - 3 APRIL 2002)

 

STANLEY A. URBANSKI (21 JULY 1917 - 21 JULY 1960)

 

SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS

 

   Stanley A. Urbanski, 43, died Sunday, July 21, at his home in Highwood after an illness of almost a year. He was born July 21, 1917 in Detroit, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Urbanski and moved to Gladwin three years ago. On leave from his job as diesetter for the Chicago Rawhide Mfg. Co. of Detroit, he and his wife owned and operated Doc and Bernies Store at Highwood. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Soc. 1017 P.R.C.U. of St Stephens Church in Detroit and also a World War 2 veteran. On November 11, 1950, he married Burdine Annette Martinex in Detroit.

   Other survivor's besides his wife, Burdine, are his father, Frank and stepmother, Caroline of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Pawlowski, Garden City, and Helen Stepmien of Detroit; two stepbrothers, Bennie Pinkowski, Melvindale, and Chester of Detroit.

   Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church, with the Father George Artman officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-03/1960 Column 7 Page - 1

 

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ARTHUR & DAUGHTER  VIRGINIA VAILLENCOURT (ABT. 1889 - 7 DEC 1918)

 

   VAILLENCOURT---Arthur Vaillencourt and daughter Virginia died at their home at Arbutus Friday morning, Dec. 7, at 10 o'clock, of influenza and pneumonia. They were in good health until taken with influenza, which after only a few days, turned to pneumonia. Mr. Vaillencourt was born in Standis and was 29 years old. The little girl was aged 16 months. Burial took place in Highland cemetery Sunday afternoon. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

ALBERT R. VALENTINE (1 OCT 1902 - 6 OCT 1971)

 

ALBERT VALENTINE

 

   Albert R. Valentine, 71, of Wooden Shoe Village, died early Wednesday, October 6, in Midland Hospital, following a 3-weeks illness. Born in Gladwin County, October 1, 1902, he lived in Detroit for a number of years before moving back here in 1946. He and the former Gladys Payne were married in Detroit, October 1, 1924. Mr. Valentine was a carpenter and was employed at the former Wolohan-Wicks lumber yard here until his retirement. He also built the Valentine Motel at Wooden Shoe Village and operated it until its sale several years ago. Mr. Valentine served as supervisor for Hay Township for 13 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and of the Masonic and Eastern Star Lodges and a past patron.

   Surviving are his wife, Gladys; one son, Edwin Dale of Gladwin; and a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Cochrane of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Beulah) Schranz of Gaylord; six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-06/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 

 

ALVAH JAMES VALENTINE (11 OCT 1876 - 28 OCT 1946)

 

SERVICES TODAY FOR HAY TOWNSHIP MAN

 

   Alvah James Valentine, 70, died on Monday, October 28, at his home in Hay Township. Funeral services will be held this afternoon, (Wednesday) from the Hall Funeral Home, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Valentine was born in Orangeville, Allegan county, on October 11, 1876. He and his wife have made their home in Gladwin county for the past 19 years.

   Survivors are, his wife, Edith; one son, Albert Valentine and one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Mackie, all of Hay township. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1946 Colum - 5 Page - 1

 

GLADYS (PAYNE) VALENTINE (28 AUG 1903 - 15 JAN 2001)

Gladys Valentine, 97, of Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001. Born Aug. 28, 1903 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of Lewis and Hannah Payne. Gladys married Albert “Jack” Valentine, Oct. 1, 1924 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1971. She spent most of her youth in the West Branch area and lived in Detroit for several years after she was married. Gladys was a homemaker, but during World War II, she worked for Vickers Defense Plant and was involved in volunteer work for the war effort. Gladys and her husband moved to Gladwin after the war, where they built and operated the Valentine Motel on E. M-61 in Gladwin. She was a long time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gladwin and was an active member of the Eastern Stars in Detroit and Gladwin, where she served as a Worthy Matron.

Surviving are one daughter, Betty and husband Jack Cochran of Arvada, Colo.; one son, Edwin Dale and wife Ceal; grandchildren, Jacque and Donald Harrison of Golden, Colo., Daniel and Sheila Cochran of Westminster, Colo., Jonathan Valentine of Gladwin, Paul and Sandy Valentine of West Bloomfield, and Theresa and Craig Olson of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kathy Scott Cochran; two brothers, Harold and Norman Payne; and two sisters, Margureite Zinc and Agnes Mackie.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with the Rev. Mary Schuetz officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Wednesday) from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

MRS. WILLIAM J. VAN ARNAM (27 APRIL 1863 - 5 AUG 1907)

 

LOUISA VAN CLEVE (19 SEP 1916 - 3 APRIL 2001)

Louisa VanCleve, 84, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Sept. 19, 1916 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of William and Katherine Cross. She lived in Gladwin County for 20 years and previously lived in Detroit. Louisa married Norman VanCleve. He preceded her in death in 1966. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, Richard and wife Beverly Stone of Gladwin; five grandsons, Roger VanCleve of Montrose, William VanCleve of Virginia, Jeffrey Stone of Midland, Scott Stone of Wisconsin, Stephen Stone of Deford, and Jason Stone of Port Huron; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Viola Shaw and Inez Parker; and one brother, Claude Cross. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

CARL L. VAN EVER (3 MAY 1923 - 28 JUNE 1994)

 

ELAINE (THOMPSON) VAN HORN (8 JULY 1925 – 1 AUG 1960)

 

From the Gladwin County Record --- August 3, 1960

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. VANHORN Mrs. Elaine Van Horn, 35, died at 5:30 Monday afternoon, August 1 at her home in Sage Township after a long illness. She was born in Gladwin Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson on July 8, 1925, On June 21, 1942 she married Norman Van Horn in Skeels. Surviving are her husband Norman; a son, Norman Jr., at home; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Lorraine O'Dell of Flint; and
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Wideman of Flint.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. form the Miner Chapel. The Rev. R. E. Fogelsonger will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery

 

GUY B. VAN HORN (31 OCT 1895 - 26 NOV 1956)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR GUY VANHORN

 

   Funeral services for Guy B. VanHorn, 61, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery with fellow employees of the Gladwin County Road Commission as pallbearers.

   Mr. VanHorn died suddenly Monday morning, while at work, after suffering a heart attack. He was born October 31, 1895 and had lived in Gladwin county all of his life.

   Surviving are his wife, Bertha; five daughters, Mrs. Hilda Wandrie and Mrs. Donna Banchoff of Flint, Mrs. Maggie Mae Swanstra and Mrs. Betty Hospodar of Gladwin and Irene VanHorn at home; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Willis, of Skeels; and nine grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 11-28/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

AGNES (LOWRIE) VAN VALKENBURGH (22 NOV 1851 - 17 FEB 1935)

 

CHARLES W. VAN VALKENBURGH (17 JUNE 1846 - 3 FEB 1926)

 

   Charles W. Valkenburg, resident of Gladwin county since 1874, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, 1926, at his home in the city of Gladwin, aged 79 years, 7 months and 16 days. Although in poor health for some time he was able to be about town, being confined to his bed only a few days previous to his death. He was born June 17, 1846, in Russell, Geauga county, Ohio. At the age of 16 he enlisted and served until the end of the Civil war under Admiral Farragut.

   In 1871 he was united in marriage to Agnes Lowrie, to which union six children were born --- Edith, Lewis, Linnie, William, Maude and Leone, those surviving being Mrs. R. W. Ferris (Maude) of Mishawaka, Lewis G. and Mrs. Chris Hoffman (Leone) of Gladwin, besides his wife. There are also 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. When they came to Gladwin county they settled on a homestead, just north of the city, where they resided up to six years ago, when they moved to the city of Gladwin the present home.

   Mr. Van Valkenburg took an active part in public affairs. When the Gladwin city school district was organized he was the first school assessor (now known as treasurer). Later he was the first county drain commissioner, holding this office a number of years. He also helped organize the G.A.R. post here, in which he had been commander and held other offices, and was also an active member of Gladwin lodge I.O.O.F., in which he had filled the chairs. He was also a devoted member and regular attendent of the Methodist Episcopal church.

   Funeral services at the M. E. church Friday, Feb. 5, were well attended, conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer, and interment took place in Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were Eldon Capling, Archie Graham, Jay Foutch, Orlen Wagar, Harvey Emrick and Glenn Wagar, representatives of the American Legion, and Gladwin lodge I.O.O.F. had charge of the services at the grave, and attended in a body. Mr. Van Valkenburg will be missed by a large circle of friends as well as in the family circle, lodge and church work. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1926 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

SERVED UNDER ADM. FARRAGUT CIVIL WAR

 

EDITH VAN VALKENBURGH (29 APRIL 1872 - 1 DEC 1908)

 

LINNIE VAN VALKENBURGH (25 OCT 1875 - 21 JUNE 1901)

 

EDWARD WATKINS VANNEST (2 MAY 1882 - 10 OCT 1918)

 

   EDWIN WATKINS VANEST---After only two months service at Hog Island shipyard, near Philadephia, Edwin W. Vanest fell a victim to Spanish influenza, Oct. 10, 1918, aged 36 years, 5 months and 8 days. Mr. Vanest was born in Gladwin, May 2, 1882, and had lived here all his life. Naturally of a mechanical turn of mind he drifted to the occupations of carpenter, plumber and electrician, which he easily combined, and in which his handiwork is in evidence in many dwellings and public buildings in this locality. His services were naturally in great demand, and he will be greatly missed.

   Being ambitious to do his mite for his country in this world war, he went to the great shipyards at Hog Island to assist in the work there, for which he was paticularly adapted, only to meet his sad end. His marriage to Maude Tyrrill of Reading, Mich., took place Aug. 3, 1910, to which marriage two children were born, Virginia and Katherine. Besides his wife there remains to mourn his loss, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vanest, his brother Octavius, and two sisters, Belvia and Eva, besides a host of friends.

   Since the age of eight years he had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Gladwin. Of a quiet, retiring disposition, he found his best enjoyment in home and church life and in his chosen line of work. The body was brought to Gladwin for burial, but on account of prevailing conditions the funeral was private, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Cornelius, assisted by Rev. A. J. Hettler, pastonr of the Evangelical church. Text, Matt. 9:35. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

WWI

 

SIX GIVE LIFE IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE

 

PRIVATES THORINGTON, OARD, NAGEL, ARNCE AND GREER---ALSO E. W. VANEST

 

THORINGTON KILLED IN BATTLE---INFLUENZA TAKES OTHERS-BODIES ARE BROUGHT TO GLADWIN.

 

   The last week has brought the war home forcibly to people of Gladwin county. News of the deaths of Privates Andrew Bryan Oard and Max Nagel at Camp Custer and Edward W. Vanest, who was employed on government work at Hog Island, received Friday, was followed by news that Ben, son of John Thorington of Sage township was killed in action Sept. 27 in France, and that Leslie, son of George Greer, and Raymond, son of Henry Clay Arnce, had died of influenza at Camp Custer.

   The body of Private Andrew Bryan Oard, Medical Attachment, was brought to Winegar from Camp Custer, where he died of Spanish influenza Oct. 9, and taken to his home in Arbutus Oct. 12. Services were held at the home Monday afternoon. The body of Private Max Nagel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nagel, arrived in Gladwin Saturday afternoon from Camp Custer, and was taken to his home near Beaverton. He died Oct. 10 of Spanish influenza, followed by pneumonia. Services were held Monday morning at the home at 9:30.

   S. Ascher has received official notice that his son, John Ascher, was severely wounded in battle Sept. 27, in France. Further mention will follow in next issue of the Record. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1918 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

JOSEPH BROWN VANNEST (16 JAN 1857 - 10 JUNE 1931)

 

Joseph Brown Vanest was born Jan. 16, 1857, at Enterprise, Ontario, and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Leonard, June 10, 1931, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 25 days.  He came to Michigan in November, 1880, and returned to Canada in the early spring and was married to Mary Makin, March 22, 1881, who departed this life may 22, 1919.  To this union four children were born, Edwin, who passed away Oct. 10, 1918; Belvia of Gladwin; Octavis of Detroit; and Eva of Los Angles, California.  He was one of the early pioneers of Gladwin county.  Arriving early, as he did in 1880, he saw Gladwin grow from a few houses to its present size and the farming community develop from a wilderness.  For the greater part of his life he was engaged in the lumber industry, being associated with Jonathan Brown in the firm of Brown & Vanest.  He was a charter member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having been received under the pastorate of Rev. S.C. Tiney in 1886, and being at his death one of the oldest members.  While able to engage in the activities of the church he contributed freely of his time and substance.  He was marriedAugust, 1927, to Mrs. Laura House.  For the last three years, he has been in poor health, but during all his sickness he has been a patient and uncomplaining sufferer.  He leaves a record behind him of a clean life, a noble citizen; a kind father and sympathetic friend.  He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one son and two daughters, a daughter-in-law, two brothers and one sister living in Canada and his brother, Turner Vanest of Gladwin, besides grandchildren, nieces,nephews, cousins and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Leonard, Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m.  Two songs, Rock of Ages and Abide with Me, were sung by Mrs. Eva Bender and Mrs. Carrie Capling.  Miss Lou Foster accompanied them at the piano.  Rev. Leroy M. Whitney officiated.  The body was laid to rest among many beautiful floral tributes in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1931 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

LAURA A. (CURTIS) - HOUSE VANNEST (12 DEC 1856 - 6 NOV 1931)

 

Mrs. Laura Vanest died Friday morning, Nov. 6, 1931, after an illness of several months, at her home on Bowery avenue.  Laura Curtis was born Dec. 12, 1856, at Sodus, New York.  She came to Gladwin in the early 80's from Loomis with her husband, Alpheus H. House.  They first engaged in the hotel business and later in the mercantile business.  Mr. House died Feb. 16, 1920, and she married Joseph B. Vanest in August, 1927, who died June 10, 1931.  Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Herbert Wilson.  Mrs. A.O. Boulton and Mrs. James Howell sang.  Interment was at Highland cemetery.  The pall bearers were B. C. Wilmot, Clark M. Scrafford, Dr. Wayne Neely, Archie Graham, Clark Sisco and W. A. Cummings.  Relatives from out-of-town were Henry Curtis (brother), Hiram Curtis (nephew), Clarence Cowells (nephew) and daughter, Mrs. Ella Curtis (niece), and Mrs. Kohen, all of Flint; Miss Gertrude Cowells (niece) of Coleman; Mr. and Mrs. Lynx (niece) and five children of Grout township. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

MARY MATILDA (MAKIN) VANNEST (31 JULY 1858 - 22 MAY 1919)

 

The Death Record - Mrs. Joseph Vanest

 

   Mrs. Matilda Makin was born at Sunbury, Ontario, Canada, July 31, 1858.  Thursday evening, May 22, 1919, she peacefully passed from her home in Gladwin, Michigan, to her home beyond.  When Mary Makin married Joseph Vanest a happy and hospitable home was established.  Four children blessed this union, Edwin, Belvia, Octabis and Eva.  Edwin died in October, 1918, from influenza, while serving in the shipbuilding yards at Hog Island.  His going was a severe blow to his mother.  Mrs. Vanest has one sister, Mrs. John Baker of Collins Bay, Ontario; four brothers, Edwin of Moscow, Thomas and William of Sunbury and Samuel of Kingston, Ontario.  Mrs. Vanest came to Gladwin 38 years ago.  She was one of four charter members of the Methodist Episcopal church, aslo charter member of L. A. S. and W. C. T. U.  Failing health prevented her engaging in activities of these societies as she had in former days, yet her devotion and interest was maintained to the last.  Surely her work an dinfluence will follow her.  Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, May 25, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.H. Cornelius, assisted by Rev. A. J. Hettler of the Evangelical church.  By their presence a large company of neighbors and friends attested their high regard for one who will be greatly missed.  Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 05-29/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

MAUDE E. (TYRRILL) VANNEST (22 DEC 1882 - JAN 1949)

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude E. Vanest, 66, were held on Tuesday, January 11, from the Gladwin Methodist church.  The Rev. John R. Scott officiated and burial was made in the Highland cemetery.  Mrs. Vanest has been in ill health for some time, but her sudden death on Sunday came as a shock to the community.  Maude Tyrrill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tyrrill, of Reading, Michigan, was born on December 22, 1882.  A graduate of Reading high school and Ypsilanti Teacher's College, Miss Tyrrill came to Galdwin to teach in the city schools in 1906.  In 1910 whe was united in marriage to Edwin W. Vanest and has been a resident of Gladwin since that time. 

 

Two children were born to them, Mrs. Virginia Kelly, of Gladstone and Mrs. Kathryn Schulz of Gladwin.  Mr. Vanest preceded her in death on October 10, 1918.  After the death of Mr. Vanest she taught in the Gladwin city schools until her retirement in 1946.  Mrs. Vanest became a member of the Gladwin Methodist church in 1910 and was active in all the activities of the church, serving as financial secretary at the time of her death.  A member of the Woman's Society of Christian Services, she was the program chairman for the group.  She had been a member of the Gladwin Woman's Club for 35 years.  Surviving, in addition to her daughters are four grandsons and one brother, Ray Tyrrill, of Royal Oak. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24-1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

OCTAVIS J. VANNEST (30 JUNE 1892 - 25 MAY 1971)

 

Octave J. Vanest, 78, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 25, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following an illness of several years.  Mr. Vanest was born June 30, 1892, in Gladwin and graduated from the Gladwin schools.  He was the son of Joseph and Mary Macon Vanest and lived his lifetime in Gladwin with the exception of a period from 1922 to 1935 he spent in Detroit.  He and Miss Olive Schlichter, of Gladwin, were married here September 26, 1916.  Mr. Vanest was a self-employed electrical and plumbing contractor until his retirement in 1950.  From that time until 1966, he operated an electric motor repair shop.  He served as Gladwin City clerk in 1922 and in later years was a member of the city council.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church and a life member of the Gladwin masonic Lodge No. 397.

 

Surviving are his wife, Olive; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Alward of Gladwin; one son, Joseph Vanest of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Belvia Leonard of Gladwin and Mrs. Eva Brown of San Clemente, Calif.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  A brother, Edwin, died in 1918.  Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1971 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

OLIVE MAE (SCHLICHTER) VANNEST (28 MAY 1891 - 27 MARCH 1986)

 

Olive Mae Vanest, 94, of Glen Ellyn, Ill, and formerly of Gladwin, died Thursday, March 27, in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Born in Lapeer County May 28, 1891, she had spent her lifetime in the county and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. The former Olive Schlichter, she was married to Octavious J. Vanest Sept. 25, 1916 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death May 25, 1917.

   Surviving are one son, Joseph of Glen Ellyn, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Elizabeth) Alward of Gladwin, 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Hal Weemhoff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-02/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

BRENDA LEE VERGASON (8 OCT 1951 - 27 MARCH 1952)

 

MAUD ROSE VETTER (1876 - 1905)

 

CHARLES N. VICKERS (28 FEB 1927 - 21 JAN 2003)

 

Charles N. Vickers, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Clendenin, WV on Feb. 28, 1927 to the late Schelt and Clella (Gandee) Vickers. He married the former Vera Delores Case on Dec. 15, 1951; she preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 2000. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1987 after 31 years of service and was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. He is survived by his children, Scott (Veronica) Vickers of Gladwin, and Cindy (Robert) Holland of Aurora, CO; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and one sister, Bettie (Richard) Edick of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Shelton and George DeWayne Vickers, and two sisters, Gwendolyn Vickers and Eileen Moore.

 

Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home with the V.F.W. Post 11256 presiding, with interment in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

SHETON D. VICKERS (30 OCT 1920 - 18 AUG 1995)

 

DONNA M. VILLENEUVE (1911 - APRIL 1988)

 

IRENE C. VILLENEUVE (1905 - OCT 1985)

 

LEO C. VILLENEUEVE (1902 - AUG 1968)

 

MARY LOUISA VILLENEUVE (1867 - 1942)

 

WILLIAM VILLENEUVE (1863 - 1938)

 

ELIZABETH VOLLMART (24 JUNE 1865 - 25 SEP 1954)

 

JOHN VOLLMART (25 FEB 1855 - 23 JUNE 1915)

 

W'S

 

ARTHUR D. WADE, SR (9 FEB 1924 - 27 SEP 2003)

 

   Arthur D. Wade, Surrounded by his loving family, Arthur D. Wade Sr., 79, of Gladwin passed away at home on Sept. 27, 2003 following a short illness. A rainbow was sighted in the skies at the time of his passing. Art was born Feb. 9, 1924 to William and Bessie (Whitten) Wade in Yawkey, West Virginia. In 1937, his family moved to Gladwin County. A lifetime member of the VFW Post 11256, Art served as a platoon rifleman in the U.S. Army’s 423rd Infantry during World War II. After sustaining injuries in combat in Germany, he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon his return, he married Jessie Alma Newman on June 2, 1945. Art was a heavy equipment operator with Local 324 Operating Engineers for over 40 years. An avid bowler in his earlier years, he was inducted into the Gladwin Bowlers Hall of Fame in 1976. He also enjoyed golfing, walking and visiting with friends over a cup of coffee. He was preceded in death by Jessie, his wife of over 44 years; two sons, Michael and William; his parents; and step-mother, Mamie (Vickers) Wade; and his in-laws, Charles and Mildred Newman.

   Surviving are five children: Arthur Donald (Susan) Wade Jr. of Clare, Bonnie House of Gladwin, Elizabeth (Joel) Kilborn of Albright Shores, Helen (Jon) Kilborn of Estey, and Mary Ellen (Ben) Swinehart of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Jim Walters officiating. Art was laid to rest next to his loving wife in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-01/2003 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

JESSIE ALMA (NEWMAN) WADE (1928 - DEC 1989) 

 

WILLIAM C. WADE (1953 - DEC 1973)

 

JOHN WAERS (1825 - 13 DEC 1898)

 

Died at his residence at Smith Creek the 13th inst., after a long illness, aged 73 years, 7 months and 3 days. Funeral services were held under direction of Noble Post G.A.R. yesterday. Mr. Wears was born in Ohio, and served one year in the Mexican war and four years in the war of the Rebellion. He was married to a Miss Parker, sister of Wm. J. Parker and Mrs. Allan Gifford, and she remains with two children to mourn his loss. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1898 Column - 2 Page - 4

CO C. 8 INF. 13 INF MEXICAN & CIVIL WAR.

{NOTE: HEADSTONE SPELLS NAMES AS: JOHN WAERS NOT WEARS.}

{ON 1894 CENSUS AS CIVIL WAR VETERAN, BURIED IN HIGHLAND CEMETERY. FROM SAGE TOWNSHIP}.

EMIL N. WAEISS (1911 - ?)

 

GLORIA J. (VAN MARTER) WAEISS (26 FEB 1922 - 18 SEP 2005)

Gloria J. Waeiss, Gloria Jean Waeiss, 83, died in her home in Gladwin on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005. Born in Detroit on Feb. 26, 1922. the former Gloria VanMarter married Emil Waeiss in 1943 and went on to share 63 beautiful years together. In 1975 Gloria and Emil Waeiss returned to her husband’s birthplace of Gladwin, where they made their home. She held the prestigious honor of becoming one of the first female Marines in the United States during World War II. She maintained her love and honor for our country and for those serving through the armed forces in a variety of ways through her lifetime. She remained a member of the Women’s Marine Association and was a life member of both the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303 and the American Legion Post 171 in Gladwin, where she previously served as the first woman commander in the district. Her patriotism along with her husband’s took them to area classrooms where children could learn first hand some of the history of the United States. Among numerous citations in her lifetime was the Voice of Democracy Award. She was a successful business-woman and held many jobs including Ford Motor Company, Mercy College of Detroit, Lawrence Institute and as the personnel director of the Grace Hospitals in Detroit. She also owned and operated an employment and bookkeeping agency in Detroit. In spite of her busy career she was an active member and had served as the president of the Seroptomists Club which is an international organization devoted to human rights, equality, development of peace through international understanding and friendship. She completed the span of her career as personnel director of the Gladwin Hospital, retiring in 1977.

Gloria was deeply devoted to God and will be remembered fondly for her generosity and commitment to charitable organizations, in particular those which benefited the youth of Gladwin from which she gained particular joy. Besides her loving husband Emil, she is survived by her sisters, Eileen (the late Robert) Mentier of Romeo, Rita (George) Spooner of White Lake, Mary Imogene and Jud Beckwith, and Joan (Ed) Laabs of Farmington Hills; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and special friends, including those who lovingly referred to her as Grandma and caregivers who helped her in her final weeks. She will be sadly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, Orville and Anna VanMarter; her brothers, Lawrence, Lauren and Vincent VanMarter; and by a sister, Dorothy Charron.

A funeral service will be held at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 with burial immediately following at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Pius X Catholic Church, c/o Father McMahon, Notre Dame De La Salette, 5065 Olivet Road, Georgetown, IL 61846.

GLORIA JEAN (VANMARTER) WAEISS (26 FEB 1922 -18 SEP 2005)

Gloria Jean Waeiss, 83, died in her home in Gladwin on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005. Born in Detroit on Feb. 26, 1922, the former Gloria VanMarter married Emil Waeiss in 1943 and went on to share 63 beautiful years together. In 1975 Gloria and Emil Waeiss returned to her husband’s birthplace of Gladwin, where they made their home.

She held the prestigious honor of becoming one of the first female Marines in the United States during World War II. She maintained her love and honor for our country and for those serving through the armed forces in a variety of ways through her lifetime. She remained a member of the Womer’s Marine Association and was a life member of both the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303 and the American Legion Post 171 in Gladwin, where she previously served as the firs woman commander in the district. Her patriotism along with her husband’s took them to area classrooms where children could learn first hand some of the history of the United States. Among numerous citations in her lifetime was the Voice of Democracy Award.

She was a successful business-woman and held many jobs including Ford Motor Company, Mercy College of Detroit, Lawrence Institute and as the personnel director of the Grace Hospitals in Detroit. She also owned and operated an employment and bookkeeping agency in Detroit. In spite of her busy career she was an active member and had served as the president of the Seroptomists Club which is an international organization devoted to human rights., equality, development of peace throught international understanding and friendship. She completed the span of her career as personnel director of the Gladwin Hospital retiring in 1977.

Gloria was deeply devoted to God and will be remembered fondly for her generosity and commitment to charitable organizations, in particular those which benefited the youth of Gladwin from which she gained particular joy.

Besides her loving husband Emi, she is survived by her sisters, Eileen (the late Robert) Mentier of Romeo, Rita (George) Spooner of White Lake, Mary Imogene and Jud Beckwith, and Joan (Ed) Laabs of Farmington Hills; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and special friends, including those who lovingly referred to her as Grandma and caregivers who helped her in her final weeks. She will be sadly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, Orville and Anna VanMarter; her bothers, Lawrence, Lauren and Vincent VanMarter; and by a sister, Dorothy Charron.

A funeral service will be held at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 with burial immediately following at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Pius X Catholic Church, c/o Father McMahon, Norte Dame De La Salette, 5065 Olivet Road, Georgetown, IL 61846. Gladwin County Record dated 9/21/2005.

GLENN WILLIAM WAGAR (04 AUG 1897 - 24 OCT 1954)

 

SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR GLENN WAGAR

 

   Funeral services for Glenn W. Wagar were held at the First Methodist Church today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John R. Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Wagar died at the Gladwin Hospital Sunday evening, October 24 at 9:00 o'clock, after an illness of three months. Born August 4, 1897 at Wagarville in Gladwin county, he was the son of the late Wellington and Elizabeth Wagar. He married the former Reby Dawe in 1925. Mr. Wagar was well known, throughout Central Michigan, having been a district Accountant with the Michigan Department of Revenue for 20 years.

   He was a former City Clerk in Gladwin, serving for 12 years. Mr. Wagar was a member of the Methodist Church, Odd Fellows and its Encampment; Lansing Lodge F. and A.M. No. 33 and Honorary member of the Gladwin Lodge F. and A.M. No. 397; past patron of the O.E.S. White Clover Chapter No. 84 for several years the American Legion and 40 et 8. He served in the submarine service during World War I.

   Surviving are his wife, Reby, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Louis Gundrum of Ypsilanti; one sister, Mrs. D. J. Bort of Sault St. Marie; three brothers, Egerton of Houghton Lake, Harold of Saginaw and Joseph of Owosso. One brother, Hugh A., preceded him in death in 1920. The active pallbearers were Lester Millard, Clyde Zettel, Lorin Leitner, Glen McClure, Don Kigar, Kenneth Shaw. Honoray pallbearers were Dr. Kenneth Platt, J.C. Shaffer, Walter Hopson, Thomas Wolohan, Harry Goldberg, Willard Walton, Richard Smith, Fred Leonard and W.E. Parker. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1954 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

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HUGH A. WAGAR (20 NOV 1879 - MARCH 1920)

 

LORNE L. WAGAR (19 MAY 1903 - 10 JULY 2000)

 

Lorne L. Wagar, 97, of Gladwin, died Monday, July 10, 2000 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Center following a lingering illness.

Born May 19, 1903 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late Norman and Esel (Bellinger) Wagar. Lorne married the former Eliza Thorington in March 1928. He was in the construction business and land development in Gladwin. He was a past member of the Secord Lions Club and a member of Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church.

Besides his wife he is survived by one brother, George and wife Edith of Harrison; three sisters, Vivian Edick of Gladwin, Norma Thorington of Holly, and Annalea and husband Norval Linton of Brighton; and two sisters-in-law, Helen and Verna Wagar, both of Gladwin. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral Home Inc. with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church.

ORLEN M. WAGAR (25 APRIL 1891 - 10 FEB 1975)

 

Orlen M. (Stub) Wagar, 83, of south M-30, Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 10, at the Town & Country Nursing Home in Midland after a short illness. Born in Gladwin on April 25, 1891, he had spent most of his life here. He was a veteran of World War I and was retired from Dow Chemical Company. Mr. Wagar was married to the former Emma Heckerthorn.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Charles of Washington and William of Livonia; one daughter, Mrs. Orrine Broka of Beaverton; three step-daughters, Mrs. Betty Stephenson of Scottvills, Mrs. Florence Silka and Mrs. Edna Elson of Arizona; one step-son, William Heckerthorn of Bay City; 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. The Rev.  Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1975 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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REBY D. WAGAR (1902 - 1976)

 

VERNA REITHEL (VANDYKE) WAGAR (23 OCT 1913 - 31 MARCH 2004)

Verna Reithel Wagar, age 90, of Gladwin passed away Wednesday, March 31 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Verna was born Oct. 23, 1913 in New Era to Elmer and Minnie (Schroeder) VanDyke. Verna married Edward Reithel on Nov. 29, 1934 in New Era and they moved to Gladwin in 1944. He died Sept. 13, 1967. She later married John Wagar on March 28, 1970 in Gladwin, and he died Dec. 7, 1972. She was a member of The Golden Agers, a Charter Member of the SOS Home Extension Group, and of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Gladwin. Surviving are one son, Wayne Reithel of North Ft. Meyers, Flor.; one daughter, Sandra (David) Young of Freeland; six grandchildren, nine Great grandchildren and two Great great grandchildren. A sister, Pearl, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 5 at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin, with the Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Our Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund.

EDWIN R. WAGNER (10 APRIL 1910 - 07 JULY 1990)

 

Edwin R. Wagner, 80, of 999 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, July 7, 1990, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a short illness. Born in Sherman Township, April 10, 1910, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Wagner was a pumper for various oil companies around Gladwin County for 40 years. He retired in 1988. He served as a corporal in the Army during World War II and was a life member of the Gladwin FOE 3292, the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 396 and the Gladwin County VFW 7303. He had operated the dam at Chappel Dam for the past 20 years. Mr. Wagner and the former Jeanette Pike were married April 18, 1972, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death June 25, 1983.

   Surviving are one son, Rodney of Midland; one step-daughter, Mrs. Donald (Bonnie) Phillips of Shields; 3 step-sons, Max Soldan of Lafayette, La., 1st Sgt. William Rose in the Army and Gerald Rose of Gladwin, one sister, (_____) Purtee of Gladwin, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A sister, Anita Andrew preceded him in death in 1953.

   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonice memorial service was held Monday at 7:30 p.m. and a graveside military service was held by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

ELIZA WAGNER (1907 - 2000)

 

MARY JEANETTE (PIKE) ROSE - WAGNER (1916 - JUNE 1983)

 

MARTIN WAGNER (1906 - JUNE 1981)

 

ANNIE (MADILL) WALKER (1878 - 1958)

 

BEULAH M. WALKER (1884 - APRIL 1968)

 

CHARLES GRAYDON WALKER (? - DEC 1970)

 

CLARENCE WALKER (18 JAN 1900 - 5 AUG 1982)

 

Clarence Walker, 82, of 5931 Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died at his home Thursday, Aug. 5. Born in Grout Township on January 18, 1900, he had spent his lifetime here on the same farm. He attended Grout schools and graduated from Gladwin High School in 1925 and from Gladwin County Normal. Mr. Walker taught school in Grout ad farmed. He was a life member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397, F& AM, and the Bay City Consistory. Mr. Walker and the former Sadie Ogg were married June 29, 1927, in Gladwin.

   Surviving besides his wife are, 2 sons, William and Bernard of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Neal (Theo) Woodruff of Gladwin and Mrs. Charles (Sharron) Dodge of Bellevue; one brother, Clayton of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. F. L. Olsen of Cambridge, Minn.; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Service was held Friday at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin United Methodist Church or the Masonic Lodge. Gladwin County Record dated 8-11/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

FRANCIS WALKER (? - ?)

 

GEORGE WILLIAM WALKER (1877 - 31 DEC 1924)

 

JACKQUELINE WALKER (? - ?)

 

JOHN R. WALKER (1875 - MAY 1961)

 

MABEL (HALL) WALKER (7 MAY 1882 - 25 APRIL 1972)

 

Mrs. Mabel Walker, 89, of Grout Township, died Tuesday, April 25, in a Mount Pleasant nursing home, following a long illness. She was a retired teacher. Born in Kingston, Ontario, May 7, 1882, she came to Gladwin County, with her parents, in 1885. She was a graduate of Gladwin schools and taught in the county schools for 37 years. The former Mabel Hall and George William Walker were married in 1904, in Gladwin, and he died Dec. 31, 1924. Mrs. Walker was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gladwin.

   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charlene Stevenson and Mrs. Roy (Irene) Nestle, both of Gladwin; two brothers, Floyd E. Hall of Beaverton, and Gordon Hall of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Onalee Colbeck of Detroit; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1972 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

PATRICIA RUTH (MCGILVERY) WALKER (1 APRIL 1937 - 30 OCT 1995)

 

ROMAINE WALKER (? - ABT. JULY 1920)

 

SADIE RUTH (OGG) WALKER (30 JAN 1904 - 3 NOV 1997)

 

WALTER C. WALKER (18 MAY 1870 - 31 DEC 1957)

 

GLADWIN COUNTY PIONEER PASSES

 

   Walter C. Walker, 87, died at his home in Grout Township, Dec. 31 following a month's illness. He was born in Ontario, Canada May 18, 1870. He came to Michigan in 1887 and lived in Mt. Pleasant for three years before settling in Grout township. Mr. Walker was married to the former Annie Madill Feb. 16, 1897.

   He is survived by his widow; two sons, Clarence of Grout and Clayton of Royal Oak; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Stickel of Gladwin and Mrs. Arden Olsen of Duluth, Minn.; two brothers, John of Grout and Emery of Munith, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. George Dutcher and Mrs. Herman Melling, both of Jackson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held Friday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. H. G. Roushey officiating. Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Harrold, Fred Haines, Fritz Kliewoneit and Glenn Ogg. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1958 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

LARRY LEE WALLACE (21 MAY 1941 - 17 MARCH 1996)

 

ANDREW WALLECK (1856 - APRIL 1928)

 

JAMES W. WALSH (24 MAY 1932 - 21 JAN 2000)

 

James W. Walsh, 67, of Gladwin and formerly of Dearborn, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born May 24, 1932 in Portland, Ore., he was the son of Willidell and Maybel Ivy. They moved to Gladwin in June of 1999 from Dearborn. James married Vivian Cates, Oct. 11, 1956 in Reno, Nev. He was a veteran of World War II and worked as a truck driver for A&R Freight Systems. He was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God Church. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Michael and wife Eileen of Beaverton; one daughter, Kathryn and husband John Downs of San Pedro, Calif.; one brother, Bill; and two sisters, Betty Patchen and Susan Foley, all of California.

   Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church with Rev. Donald Potter and Rev. Jack Wallace officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the Good News Gang Metro. Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/2000 Column - 3 Page – 2

 

GERALD WALTER (29 JULY 1928 - 11 MARCH 1975)

 

NORA LUCINDA WALTON (1881 - AUG 1962)

 

MABEL WALTON (1878 - 1960)

 

WILLARD WALTON (1878 - AUG 1960)

 

WILLIAM WALTON (1873 - JULY 1957)  

 

ROBERT W. WALTS (6 OCT 1928 - 11 MARCH 2003)

 

   Robert W. Walts , went home to be with his Lord and savior on March 11 after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 6, 1928, to the late Leslie and Bertha (Shaw) Walts. He graduated from Flint Central, attended Cleary Business College then went into the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He married the former Dolores Titsworth on March 27, 1953, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Flint; she survives him. He was the owner of two grocery stores in Flint until 1972 when he moved his family to Gladwin. Robert went into Real Estate with his son until 1998 when he retired.

   Surviving besides his wife are his children, son and daughter-in-law Wayne and Kathy Walts of Beaverton, and daughter and son-in-law Joan and Duane Roberson of Gladwin; three grandchildren, Wayne Robert Walts II and Ashton and Stephen Roberson; one brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Marybeth Walts of Bellaire, Michigan. Mr. Walts was predeceased by one son, Jeffery; one brother, Donald Walts; and a sister, Phyllis Drury.

   Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Gladwin Baptist Church with Rev. David Dee officiating and burial at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call at the Sisson Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin Baptist Church. Sisson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 03-12/2003 Column - 6 Page - 2  

 

   Robert W. Walts , age 74, of Gladwin (formerly of Beaverton), passed away March 11 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Record and Clarion. Sisson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/2003 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

FRANK ESSIG WARD (1890 – 13 FEB 1954)

 

GRACE A. WARD (1897 – 3 MAY 1994)

 

AZUBAH (JONES) GIBBS - WARNER (29 MARCH 1807 - 21 DEC 1887)

 

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MRS. A. W. WARNER (NURSE DURING CIVIL WAR)

 

 

   The death of Mrs. Azubah Jones Gibbs Warner, wife of A. W. Warner, occurred at this place Wednesday evening. Mrs. Warner had long been a sufferer from complicated complaints, and her death was not unexpected. Funeral services will be held at the church next Sunday at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. H. Coors. Deceased was born at Charzee, New York, March 29, 1807, and was therefore at the time of her death in her 71st year. At Fairsburgh, Vt., July 4, 1836, she married Ormal Gibbs to whom she born 9 children, of whom Charles G. Gibbs, Mrs. Henry Church and Mrs. A. Garbet of Gladwin, M. W. Gibbs and Hattie A. Taylor of Grand Rapids are living, the following having died: In 1854 a daughter 10 weeks old from small pox; in 1862, Robert J., sone 25 years old, died in hospital at Jackson, Tenn.; at Los Angelos, Cal., in 1883, Josiah H., in his 38th, year; at Bismark, D. T., George G., in his 38th year, was fatally and accidentally shot. In the line of her descendants there are 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

   With her family she 37 years ago removed from Vermont to Michigan, settling in Oakland county. During the war she evinced her patriotism by following the troops, and serving nearly 4 years as nurse in the hospitals, passing two winters at City Point and one at Washington. Her husband and four sons, also served in the war. (one son re-enlisting) and were all honorably discharged. Dec. 4, 1865, after returning from the war, her first husband died, and she removed to Muskegon county and located a homestead, and proved up her claim. She was married seven years ago to A. W. Warner, and about one year ago removed to Gladwin county, and during her last days has been under the kind care of her children, who have done all they could to alleviate her suffering. Her life has been a useful one, being of a cheerful and sympathetic disposition, always aiding the sick, etc., and had many friends wherever she had lived. She had expressed her readiness to pass over the river. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1887 Column - 4 Page - 6

 

GEORGIA (CLENDENNING) WARNER (1923 - ?)

 

LEWIS "BUDDY" WARNER (1921 - 1927)

 

RICHARD A. WARNER (20 SEP 1924 - 4 DEC 1985)

 

Richard Warner, 60, of Lake Isabella and professor emeritus at Ferris State College, died Dec. 4, in Benton Harbor. He was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Lowell. He joined the Ferris faculty as an associate professor in 1976. He left Ferris in 1981 to become a lecturer in industrial arts in the School of Education at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. He was a member of the Big Rapids United Methodist Church. Dr. Warner was married to the former Georgia Clendening of Gladwin, in 1947.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkhurst of Richland, Wash.; 2 sons, Martin of St. Joseph and Thomas of Lansing; one brother and two sisters. Rites were held Dec. 7, at the Big Rapids United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

DON E. WARREN (31 OCT 1896 - 9 APRIL 1978)

 

Don E. Warren, 81, of 2703 Lakeshore Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, April 9, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Battle Creek on October 31, 1896, he came to Gladwin County 24 years ago  from Flint. Mr. Warren owned and operated Warren Feed and Seed Store in Flint until retiring. He was a member of the World War I Barracks, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3421 and was a life member of the Genesee Sportsman Club. He and the former Helen Rouleau were married December 23, 1926, in Flint.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Nancy) Mercier of Flint; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Gasche officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ETHEL V. WARREN (209 AUG 1904 - 10 MAY 1993)

 

HELEN M. WARREN (1904 – 28 APRIL 1991)

 

RICHARD A. WARNER (20 SEP 1924 - 4 DEC 1985)

 

Richard Warner, 60, of Lake Isabella and professor emeritus at Ferris State College, died Dec. 4, in Benton Harbor. He was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Lowell. He joined the Ferris faculty as an associate professor in 1976. He left Ferris in 1981 to become a lecturer in industrial arts in the School of Education at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. He was a member of the Big Rapids United Methodist Church. Dr. Warner was married to the former Georgia Clendening of Gladwin, in 1947.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkhurst of Richland, Wash.; 2 sons, Martin of St. Joseph and Thomas of Lansing; one brother and two sisters. Rites were held Dec. 7, at the Big Rapids United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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ANNA M. WARREN (? - ?)

 

DON E. WARREN (31 OCT 1896 - 9 APRIL 1978)

 

Don E. Warren, 81, of 2703 Lakeshore Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, April 9, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Battle Creek on October 31, 1896, he came to Gladwin County 24 years ago  from Flint. Mr. Warren owned and operated Warren Feed and Seed Store in Flint until retiring. He was a member of the World War I Barracks, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3421 and was a life member of the Genesee Sportsman Club. He and the former Helen Rouleau were married December 23, 1926, in Flint.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Nancy) Mercier of Flint; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Gasche officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

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SUSANNA K. WATERS (26 JULY 1945 - 21 JAN 2005)

Susanna K. Waters, Susanna K. Waters, 59, of Gladwin passed away Friday, Jan. 21 at Mid Michigan Medical Center-Midland. She was born July 26, 1945 in Saginaw to Robert C. and Ethel S. (Klement) Piechotte. Sue married Robert Waters on Oct. 2, 1965 in Saginaw. They moved to Gladwin in 1977 from Saginaw and she was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Gladwin Home Extension.

Surviving are her husband, Robert; one son, Brook of Dallas, Texas; her mother, Ethel Piechotte of Saginaw; two brothers, Joseph Piechotte of Port Huron, and Roland (Sue) Piechotte of Saginaw; three sisters, Peggy (Richard) Barko of Grand Rapids, Nancy (Dale) Deibel of Saginaw, and Ami (James) Davis of Lapeer; and several nieces and nephews. Her father, Robert C. Piechotte, predeceased her in 1980. Services were on Monday, Jan. 24 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Rev. Timothy Verity officiated. Burial was at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

BESSIE M. WATSON (1929 - ?)

 

BONNIE MAY WATSON (1899 - JULY 1980)

 

C. V. WATSON (6 MAY 1902 - 26 AUG 1981)

 

C. V. Watson, 79, of 1100 North State St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Clare Nursing Home. Born in Knott County, Ky., on May 6, 1902, he moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1931 and to Gladwin County in 1934. He was employed by Sun Oil Co. for several years and was a self-employed well driller from 1947 to 1968, when he retired. Mr. Watson was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 F & AM, Bay City Consistory and Shriners and the Well Drillers Association. Mr. Watson and the former Bonnie Teel were married October 31, 1925, in Catlettsburg, Ky. She preceded him in death on July 29, 1980.

   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Waneda) Wilkin of Reed City; one son, Jack of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Mitchell of Alkal, W. Va. and Mainus of Mousie, Ky.; 5 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stamper of Littcarr, Ky., Mrs. Sina Dunn of Chesapeake, Ohio, Mrs. Josephine Wallen of Mousie, Mrs. Bell Smith and Mrs. Rachael Deacon of Huntington, W. Va.; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home with burial in the Highland Cemetery. The funeral service and burial was handled by the Masonic Lodge. Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE WATSON (1899 – 25 OCT 1993)

 

EUGENE H. WATSON (29 DEC 1926 - 10 JAN 1996)

 

FRANCIS GRADT WATSON (1852 – 9 JUNE 1935)

 

HENRY C. WATSON (1886 – 13 JAN 1956)

 

JAMES WATSON (1856 – 19 SEP 1940)

 

MARTIN J. WATSON (? - 27 JULY 1961)

 

MARVIN J. WATSON (? - 27 JULY 1961)

 

MARY E. WATSON (1860 – 6 OCT 1895)

 

JOSEPH WAVRA (1879 - 1948)

 

KATHERINE (BALINT) WAVRA (1888 - FEB 1969)

 

ANNA LEONTINA (POLLAKOVA) WEAVER (9 DEC 1921 - 3 MARCH 2004)

Anna Weaver, age 82, of Gladwin passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Kuty, Slovak Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia) on Dec. 9, 1921, daughter of Matthew and Leontina (Vaveria) Pollak. She came to American on Aug. 9, 1937 and married Harold Weaver on May 9, 1946 in Midland and had been a Gladwin area resident since 1946. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. She was a creative, talented woman who cherished her family, friends, nature, gardening and making her house a welcoming home.

She is survived by a son, Robert (Pamela) Weaver of Beaverton; three daughters, Linda (Tom) Winarski of Gladwin, Carol Weaver of Plainwell, and Bernadette Weaver of Gladwin; six grandchildren and seven Great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary of Slovakia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1991 and a daughter, Monaca in 1997.

A memorial mass was held on Monday, March 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Jankowiak celebrating. In keeping with Anna’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her cremains buried along side Harold’s at Highland Cemetery. Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy may consider a charity of one’s choice. The Sisson Funeral Home of Gladwin was in charge of the arrangements.

HAROLD THOMAS WEAVER (22 JULY 1918 - 23 APRIL 1991)

 

MARY WEAVER (? - 1872) {WIFE OF JOHN WEAVER}

 

NANCY MAUDE (MUMA) WEAVER (17 SEP 1868 - 23 APRIL 1905)

 

ROY A. WEAVER (12 APRIL 1892 - 17 JUNE 1949)

 

SERVICES TOMORROW FOR WAR VETERAN

 

   Funeral services for Roy A. Weaver, 57, will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Wesley Wibley, pastor of the  Assembly of God, will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Weaver, a veteran of World War I, was born in Sunfield on April 12, 1892. He passed away on June 17 at the Veterans Hopsital in Perry Point, Maryland, where he was a patient for the past four years.

   Surviving are one brother, Albert Weaver, of Oregon, and one sister, Mrs. Dell Smith, of Gladwin. Five brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record dated 06-22/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

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WILLIAM WALLACE WEAVER (22 FEB 1861 - 18 AUG 1926)

 

ALDA JANE WEBB (1856 – 10 APRIL 1939)

 

FRANCES "FRANKIE" WEBB (31 OCT 1944 - 13 APRIL 1998)

 

JOHN P. WEBB (1857 – 30 JULY 1927)

 

LEWIS H. WEBB (18 AUG 1908 - 8 JULY 1985)

 

Lewis H. Webb, 76, of 868 Weber Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, July 8, at the West Branch Geriatic Village following a long illness. Born in Gratiot Ky. Aug. 18, 1908, he came to Gladwin County in 1974 from Detroit. He was a retired locomotive engineer for Great Lakes Steel. Mr. Webb was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397. Mr. Webb and the former Louverna Hansel were married Nov. 13, 1939, in Kentucky.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Doyle of Gladwin; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lingberg officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-10/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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JULIA WEIDNER (1916 - MAY 1947)

 

DELILAH E. WHEELER (17 DEC 1904 - 27 JULY 1908)

 

EMIL WEGNER (14 AUG 1869 - 2 MAY 1955)

 

EWALD A. WEGNER (6 OCT 1897 - 17 OCT 1918)

 

WILHEMINE J. WEGNER (24 DEC 1858 - 28 JAN 1927)

 

ROLAND WEINBERG (? - 29 MAY 1906)

 

LAURA A. WELCH (1884 - NOV 1936)

 

FRED W. WELSER (1901 – 22 JULY 1999)

 

HENRIETTE E. WELSER (1903 – 25 JAN 1992)

 

ERNEST E. WENDLER (21 SEP 1919 - 10 SEP 1993)

 

ADAM WENDLING (1875 - MARCH 1961)

 

ELLEN WENDLING (1864 – 23 JUNE 1946)

 

ELIZABETH WENZ (1888 – 14 MAR 1973)

 

HENRY WENZ (1881 – 28 JAN 1968)

 

JOHN W. WENTWORTH, SR (30 NOV 1919 - 17 NOV 2002)

 

   John W. Wentworth, Sr., 82, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Nov. 17, 2002 at his home.

He was born Nov. 30, 1919 to William and Viola (Gorbett) Wentworth in Flint. John retired as a truck driver in 1969 from Anchor Motor Freight in Flint. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1959 and was a member of V.F.W. Post 11256. He married Ida (Martin) Wentworth Aug. 21, 1945 in Flint. She survives him.

   Other survivors include sons, Jim (Toni) Wentworth of Gladwin, Mike (Vivian) Wentworth of Sumner, Steve (Becky) Wentworth of Harrison, John Jr. (Debra) Wentworth of Gladwin, and Dan Wentworth and friend Ruth Larson of Gladwin; daughters, Kathy Briggs of Gladwin, Shelly Wentworth of Gladwin and Terry (Chuck) Johnson of Gladwin; 29 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister Beatrice (Joe) Dumphey of West Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Barbara, great-granddaughter Korey, brother-in-law Elbert Martin, a brother and three sisters.

   Services will be held today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Rev. Henry List will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Military Honors will be performed by the V.F.W. Post 11256. Memorial contributions may be mad to MidMichigan Hospice or Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record

 

BRAD ARNOLD WENTZ (10 NOV 1983 - 20 MAY 2005)

 

Brad Arnold Wentz, 21, of Gladwin died May 20, 2005 in Iraq serving his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was born Nov. 10, 1983 to Chris and Shelly (Hisey) Wentz of Midland. He graduated from Gladwin High School. He lived in Gladwin County his whole life. On May 25, 2003 he married the former Tami Orvis in Gladwin.

   He was a truck driver in the Army Reserve. He attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in June 2001 and AIT in June 2002. He transferred form the 180th TC Company to the 623rd TC Fort Totten, New York in February 2003 enroute to the mobilization station at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was released from active duty and transferred back to the 180th TC in August 2003. He deployed with the 180th TC Company Nov. 2, 2004 to the mobilization station at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. He left Fort McCoy Jan. 1, 2005 enroute to Camp Virginia in Kuwait for four weeks. The 180th convoyed to Camp Anacanda Jan. 18, 2005.

   Surviving him are his wife, Tami Wentz of Gladwin; his daughter, Jerzey Wentz of Gladwin; his father and step-mother, Chris and Christine Wentz of Gladwin; his mother, Shelly Wentz of Florida; his sister, Brandy Wentz of Zephyrhillis, Florida; his niece, Jazmine Gomez of Zephrhillis, Florida; his brother, Justin Clemons of Gladwin; his grandparents, Bill and Michelle Hisey of Beaverton, Clark and Sandy Wentz of Gladwin, Nancy Fisher of Zephyrillis, Florida, and Fred and Mary Schoenberg of Palmetto, Florida; and his Great-grandmother, Dorothy Wentz of Coleman and his Great grandfather, Harold Comer of Beaverton.

   Arrangements were by Hall Funeral Home of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2

 

ALBERT JAMES WESLEY (1880 – 29 NOV 1957)

 

ARLINGTON B. WEST (30 SEP 1906 - 1 JUNE 1985)

 

Arlington B. West, 78, of 104 May St., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday morning, June 1, in Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in Columbiaville Sept. 30, 1906, he was a self employed flight instructor at West Port Airport in Clio. Mr. West instructed a pilot training school for the Air Force during World War II and was a certified flight instructor and mechanic. He retired in 1971 and moved to Gladwin. He was a past master of the Vienna Lodge 205 F & A.M. past worthy patron of the Cli Eastern Star and was also a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 F & A.M. and the White Clover Chapter 84 OES. He was married to the former Mary Stelmach on Jan 11, 1928 in Columbiaville.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Jay of Mead, Okla., and Graden of Burle, Wis.; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A brother, grandchild and great grandchild preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin. The Rev. Hal Weemhoff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Monday at 8:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 06-05/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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MARY (STELMACH) WEST (24 FEB 1908 - 19 MARCH 1989)

 

BENJAMIN J. WHEATLEY (4 MARCH 1859 - 14 AUG 1943)

 

VERA J. WHEATLEY (23 AUG 1861 - 25 SEP 194_?)

 

BOBBY WHEELER (? - 1937)

 

? WHEELER (? - 1936)

 

CLARENCE T. WHEELER (1873 – 31 JULY 1954)

 

MARY I. WHEELER (1876 – 14 JULY 1956)

 

HUBERT/ROBERT WHEELER (1849 - 8 FEB 1911)

 

WHEELER

   Hubert Wheeler, an old soldier and member of the Gladwin G.A.R. post, suffered a stroke of paralysis, Wednesday, from which he was unable to rally, expiring at 5 p.m. Comrade Wheeler has been in poor health for about a year, having suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year ago and one in the summer, this being his third stroke. He was about 62 years old, and had been a resident of Gladwin about 20 years and was a painter by trade. He leaves a wife and two children--a boy and a girl. Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the M.E. church, Rev. J. M. Jensen officiating. Interment will take place in Highland cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1911 Column - 4 Page - 8

 

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MRS. MARIE WHEELER (17 JAN 1876 - 14 JULY 1956)

 

MRS. WHEELER RITES WERE TUESDAY

 

   Funeral services were held at Miner Funeral Home, Tuesday for Mrs. Marie Wheeler, 80, who passed away July 14 at the Harrison Convalescent Home. Mrs. Wheeler was born in St. Louis, Mich., January 17, 1876. She married Clarence Wheeler, August 30, 1899 at Greenville, who preceded her in death July 31, 1954. The couple came to Gladwin in 1932 from Saginaw.

   Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Weston Hartman, Anthony Vignola, Ed Doser, Oscar Seltz, George Maier, and Lester Fleming. The Rev. Henry C. Hall officiated with burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

BETTY M. WHISLER (1907 - OCT 1988)

 

H. ARTHUR WHISLER (1913 - ?)

 

BERNARD F. WHITE (11 JUNE 1888 - 16 DEC 1967)

 

RITES HELD FOR BERNARD WHITE

 

   Bernard F. White, 79, of Wiggins Lake, died Saturday in the Clare Hospital after a short illness. He and his brother, James, were found ill at their home Saturday afternoon by a neighbor who had gone to check on them, it was reported. They were taken by Gladwin ambulance to Clare when James is still a patient. Bernard White was born in Sage Township on June 11, 1888, and was a retired farmer. He was a veteran of World War I and had never married.

   His only immediate survivor is his brother James. Rites were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1967 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

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FRANCIS WHITE (1892 - 1892) {DAUGHTER OF E. M. & N. E. WHITE}

 

HELEN JENETTE (GEDNEY) WHITE (19 OCT 1921 - 30 AUG 2003)

 

Helen J. White , 81, of Gladwin passed away Aug. 30, 2003 at the MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland. She was born Oct. 19, 1921 in Gladwin to Howard and Marian Milligan Gedney. She married Verl White who survives her. She is also survived by her brothers Harry and William and sisters Blanche Lee, June Hyde Reiner and Norma Klein. Sisson Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 

JAMES WHITE (15 JULY 1885 - 9 FEB 1968)

 

MARY ANN WHITE (1852 – 16 APR 1930)

 

MATILDA (DOXTATER) WHITE (1871 - 1935)

 

PETER J. WHITE (1840 – 11 FEB 1935)

 

VERL L. WHITE (12 APRIL 1918 - 2 FEB 2004)

 

Verl L. White born in Gladwin on April 12, 1918 the youngest of four children to the late George and Maude White passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center at the age of 85. He attended grade school at the Greer School in Sage Township and then graduated from Gladwin High School in 1934. He married the former Helen Jeanette Gedney on Dec. 19, 1939; she preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 2003.

 

Verl was employed at the Gulf Gas Station in Gladwin and later moved to Flint to work for an Excavating Contractor. He served with the 3rd Armored Division in Europe during WWII earning several combat awards and the Purple Heart medal. he returned to the Gladwin area for a few years after the war, and then went back to Flint finally retiring from General Motors in 1976 when he then returned to Gladwin to reside in 1980. He was a member of Union #3260 UAW and the #324 AFL. He was a life member of the DAV, Gladwin Masonic Lodge, Gladwin Order of Eastern Star, Bay City Consistory and the Elf Khurafeh Shriners.

 

He was predeceased by his wife, Helen, his parents, and one sister, Gladys. At Mr. White request no services will be held. The Sisson Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

 

WILLIAM HENRY WHITE (24 APRIL 1861 - 2 DEC 1925)

 

William H. White died Wednesday morning at five o'clock at Mercy hospital, Bay City. The body was brought to his home on Silver Leaf street where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1925 Column - 6 Page - 5

 

WILLIAM HENRY WHITE

 

   William Henry White was born at Melborne, Ottawa, Can., April 24, 1861, and departed this life Dec. 2, 1925, aged 64 years, 7 months and 28 days. In 1887 he was united in marriage with Matilda Doxtater. They moved to Gladwin in 1901 where he operated a tonsorial parlor until his death. He was an active and beloved member of the Odd Fellow fraternity. His very cheery disposition won for him a place in the hearts of all who knew him.

   He leaves to mourn besides the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Madill of Chesaning, Mich., and Mrs. Arwilda Hall of Beaverton, Mich., nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Koonz of Detroit; two brothers, Thomas White of Alberta, Can., and Sidney White of Ontario, Can., besides a host of friends. The funeral service was held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., Rev. A. J. Preston of Beaverton, officiating. Burial in the Gladwin cemetery.

   Ralph Bennington, Byron Vannest, Otis Cox, Phineas Milligan, Rufus Card and John Linton acted as pallbearers.Gladwin County Record dated 12-10/1925 Column - 3 Page - 4

 

A. HOWARD WHITMAN (13 MAY 1912 - 8 AUG 1935)

 

HOWARD WHITMAN DIES IN GROUT TOWNSHIP THURSDAY

 

   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Whitman in Grout township, south of Gladwin for their son, Howard J. Whitman, Rev. Charles H. Woods, officiating. Burial services were held at Highland cemetery. He was born May 13, 1912, in Grout township, and died August 8, 1935, at his home in Grout township.

   He is survived by his wife, Mary Whitman, and a son of two years and six months, his parents, three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Carnahan, Dorothy and Mabel at home; and two brothers, Lawrence and Forest, at home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-14/1935 Column - 4 Page - 5

 

AMOS WHITMAN (1846 - 18 NOV 1930)

 

The body of Amos Whiteman, a former resident of Gladwin township, was brought to Gladwin Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, for burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1930 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

ALEXANDER B. WHITMAN (29 SEP 1851 - 17 APRIL 1912)

 

DANIEL C. WHITMAN (21 MARCH 1889 - 8 JUNE 1968)

 

RITES HELD FOR DANIEL WHITMAN

 

   Daniel C. Whitman, 79, of Grout Township, died Saturday in Grand Traverse County after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County on March 21, 1889, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Whitman was a retired farmer. He was married to the former Mary Louise Beaubein on Aug. 21, 1908, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on Aug. 27, 1966.

   Surviving are two sons, Charles of Sanford and Forest of Freeland; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hale of Beaverton and Mrs. Mabel Bruner of Gladwin; one brother, Floyd of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hashberger in Ohio and Mrs. Gertrude Brown of Fenton; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-12/1968 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

GROVER DANIEL WHITMAN (21 MARCH 1909 - 1 FEB 1928)

 

Grover Daniel Whitman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Whitman, was born in Gladwin county, Mich., March 21, 1909, and departed this life at Wahjamega, Mich., February 1, 1928, aged 18 years, 10 months and 10 days. He was always of a kind disposition.

   He leaves to mourn a father, mother, two sisters, three brothers and many other relatives and friends. Three brothers have preceded him to the great beyond. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, from the Presbyterian church, Beaverton. Rev. A. J. Preston officiating. Interment in the Gladwin cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1928 Column - 2 Page - 4

 

MARY LOUISE (BEAUBEIN) WHITMAN (8 APRIL 1892 - 27 AUG 1966)

 

RITES HELD FOR MARY WHITMAN

 

   Mrs. Mary Louise Whitman, 74, of Grout Township, died in the Gladwin Hospital Saturday after a long illness. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on April 8, 1892, she had lived in Gladwin County since 1894. She was married to Daniel Whitman on August 21, 1908, in Gladwin.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hale of Beaverton and Mrs. Mabel Bruner of Gladwin; two sons, Charles of Sanford and Forest of Freeland; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-31/1966 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

SARAH E. WHITMAN (1852 - 1917)

 

JOSEPH WIATER (15 MARCH 1919 - 1 NOV 1981)

 

Joseph Wiatr, 62, of Dearborn Heights, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 1. He was born March 15, 1919, in Detroit and married the former Wilhemena Schadd February 15, 1947. Surviving are 3 daughters, Beverly Gier, Kathy Brooks and Darla Wiatr; 5 sons, Daniel, Joseph, David, Richard and Darrell; one brother and one sister. Rites were held last Wednesday in Detroit. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1981 Column - 6 Page - 2

 

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WILHEMENA WIATER (1923 -1999)

 

ISAIAH WIDEMAN (04 OCT 1884 - 10 JULY 1975)

 

Isaiah (Ike) Wideman, 90, died Thursday, July 10, at Gladwin Area Hospital, following an extended illness. Born in Sebewaing October 4, 1884, he was the son of Peter and Carol (?) Wideman. Coming to Gladwin County in 1935, he farmed his place north of Gladwin on M-18, until moving to Gladwin City where he was employed as a clerk in retail grocery stores until his retirement. Mr. Wideman and the former Lillian Vanderhoff were married June 21, 1962 in St. Johns.

   Surviving are his wife, Lillian; 2 step-daughters; 8 step-grandchildren, and 4 great step-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday July 13, at 3 p.m.. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, of which he was a member, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Shoaff and Rev. C. E. Howe officiated at the services. Gladwin County Record dated 07-16/1975 Column - 7 Page - 2

 

JAMES F. WILBER (ABT. 1867 - 16 SEP 1891)

 

MILES C. WILBUR (9 JUNE 1872 - 15 MAY 1906)

 

LUCILLE L. WILCOX (14 OCT 1923 - 9 APRIL 1996)

 

WILLIAM A. WILCOX (3 NOV 1918 - 23 MAY 1970)

 

WILLIAM WILCOX ILL A MONTH

 

   William A. Wilcox, 51, of Gladwin, died Saturday, May 23, at the Gladwin Hospital, following an illness of a month. Born in Grand Blanc, November 3, 1918, Mr. Wilcox served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and the former Miss Lucille Milmine were married March 3, 1946, in Pontiac. They bought the Gladwin News Agency five years ago and came to Gladwin to make their home.

   Surviving are his wife, Lucille; four sons, William C. of Metamora, James A. of California, Gerald of Flint, and Kym at home; four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Smith of Flint, Mrs. Donna Beavers of Howell, Gail and Terry, at home; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Raymond Reeder officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-27/1970 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

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LUCILLE L. WILCOX (14 OCT 1923 - 6 APRIL 1996)

 

ARTHUR WILLARD (1899 - 1927)

 

CATHERINE JANE WILLFORD (1842 - MAY 1918)

 

CLARA ALICE (PARKER) WILLFORD (22 AUG 1871 - MARCH 1938)

 

DORIS L. WILLFORD (6 JAN 1905 - ?)

 

JACOB E. WILLFORD (19 FEB 1872 - 30 NOV 1947)

 

GUN MISHAP IS FATAL

 

JACOB WILLFORD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF SUNDAY

 

   Jacob E. Willford, 75, well-known Sage township man, was instantly killed Sunday when he was struck by a charge from his 12-gauge shotgun. The accident occurred near his home, a mile west and a half mile north of Gladwin, about 11:30 a.m. Mr. Willford had left his house to shoot an owl that had been molesting his chickens, and was stepping across a fence when a protruding wire caught the gun and caused it to fire; the charge striking him in the head.

   He was found by his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, who made her home with her father, when she went to call him to dinner. Mr. Willford was prominent in county affairs, representing his township on the board of supervisors for many years, and serving several terms as county road commissioner.

   Mr. Willford was born in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 19, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Willford. In 1893 he was married in Iowa, and he and Mrs. Willford came to live on the farm in Gladwin county 44 years ago.

   Surviving are two sons, Gordon and Buryl, both of Gladwin; two daughters, Irma Thorington and Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, also of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His wife and one son, Maurice, preceded Mr. Willford in death.

   Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Reigle Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sidney S. Rood of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers were his six grandsons. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1947 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

MARIE H. (BIGELOW) WILLFORD (19 FEB 1926 - 6 SEP 1987)

 

Marie H. Willford, 61, of 1100 Thorington Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 6, in the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in New Haven Feb. 19, 1926, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was married to Thomas Willford in Greenville, Ohio, in 1950. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 1965.

   Surviving are one daughter, Gail Copeland of Burton; one son, Richard of Phoniex, Ariz.; one brother, Junior Bigelow of Gladwin; and one sister, Opal Henry of Gladwin. Two sisters preceded her in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Eichenberger officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-09/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

MAURICE EMMON WILLFORD (1893 - MAY 1919)

 

WILLIAM WILLFORD (1832 - 1921)

 

W. GORDON WILLFORD (16 JULY 1900 - 12 APRIL 1973)

 

AGNES I. (STUART) WILLIAMS (6 AUG 1885 - 18 OCT 1973)

 

Mrs. Agnes I. Williams, 88, of N. Branch Drive, Beaverton, died Thursday, October 18, at the Clare Osteopathic Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fraserburgh, Scotland, August 6, 1885, the former Agnes Stuart was married to Frederick Williams in 1922, and he died in 1937. She had been a resident of Gladwin County for 2 1/2 years, coming here from Plymouth.

   Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Florence) Levely of Beaverton; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Fr. T. Edward Bennett officiating. Intombment was in Highland Mausoleum, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2  

 

ARTHUR G. WILLIAMS (2 MARCH 1919 - 7 APRIL 1963)

 

SHORT ILLNESS IS FATAL

 

   Arthur G. Williams, 44, executive vice president of the First State Savings Bank of Gladwin, passed away early Sunday morning from a heart attack after a brief illness. He had entered the Midland Hospital Thursday evening and his sudden passing was totally unexpected and came as a shock to the whole community. Since coming to Gladwin from Munising seven years ago to take the position as executive vice president of the bank here, he had become well-known and was held in high esteem by his business associates and friends.

   Born in Ironwood, March 2, 1919, he was a World War II veteran serving in the European theatere. He was married to Lillian Lund in Munising on November 9, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; three daughters, Cherlyl, Judith, and Patricia, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Lillie M. Williams, Chicago; four sisters, Miss Ruth Williams, Chicago; Mrs. Jean Johnson, Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Carol Williams, Arizona; and Mrs. Dorothy Mae Peterson, Sacremento, California. His father and two brothers preceded him in death.

   Mr. Williams was a member of the Gladwin Methodist Church, Methodist Men's Club, Gladwin Rotary Club, and Masonic Lodge of Munising. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Miner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Rotartans and business associates. Gladwin County Record dated 04-10/1963 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

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CHARLOTTE M. (FERRELL) WILLIAMS (5 MAY 1885 - 18 SEP 1945)

 

FORMER RESIDENT BURIED HERE

 

   Mrs. Charlotte M. Williams, 60, passed away, Tuesday, September 18, in the Liela Hospital at Battle Creek, of a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. John Scott. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. She was the daughter of Charles and Adele M. (Schoof) Ferrell and was born on May 5, 1885, in Grout township. A graduate of the Gladwin high school and Ferris Institute, she taught school for eighteen years and served on the board of county school examiners for several years.

   She was married to Oscar E. Williams, in October, 1912. He preceded her in death in 1937. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Evida Hibbard, of Battle Creek; two brothers, Walter Ferrell, of Three Rivers and Charles, of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Adele Wagonitz, of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Mabel Lane, of Almont. Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1945 Column - 7 Page - 1

 

DONNA M. (SHAFFER) WILLIAMS (4 SEP 1887 - 24 MARCH 1985)

 

Donna M. Williams, 97, of 301 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Sunday, March 24, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin Sept. 4, 1887, she graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Monroe and attended Eastern Michigan College from 1908 to 1910. She taught school in Gladwin, Battle Creek and Detroit before moving to Bronxville, N.Y. She moved back to Gladwin in 1942. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin Women's Club and a past member of the Gladwin Library Board. The former Donna Shaffer, she was married to Michael Williams July 11, 1922, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1942.

   Surviving is one son, Dr. John Williams, Phd of Ann Arbor. A brother, Judge John Shaffer died April 14, 1969. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A scripture service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

JOHN TROY WILLIAMS (11 MARCH 1924 - 31 JAN 2004)

John Troy Williams, age 79, of Ann Arbor died Saturday, January 31, 2004. He was born in Gladwin, MI, on March 11, 1924, son of Donna (Shafer) and Michael Williams. John served in the U.S. Army and was trained as a medic. Once discharged, he returned to Central Michigan University and then continued graduate studies at U of M. A Master’s in Library Science led to a lifetime career at various universities, including the University of Michigan, as a reference librarian and administrator. John also obtained a Master’s in History, his lifelong enjoyment. He went to Michigan State University to obtain a Doctorate in Sociology. John was a gentle, kind person who was quite intellectual. He loved history, especially biographies, poetry, and the world of financial investments. You could learn a lot listening to him. Always single, with no children or siblings, his family was comprised of his many friends, including, friend and close companion, Carol Lee Charles. He attended church at the First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor.

In lieu of flowers, John would have preferred donations to charitable organizations, such as, area churches or civic theater, or to the donor’s choice. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 9, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the 1st Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw Avenue. Arrangements by Muehlig Funeral Chapel.

MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS (1885 - 30 JAN 1942)

 

PNEUMONIA IS FATAL TO M. D. WILLIAMS

 

   Gladwin friends were shocked to learn this week of the death of Michael D. Williams, 56, of Bronxville, N.Y. With his wife the former Donna Shaffer, Mr. Williams had frequently visited Gladwin in recent years and was well known here. Mr. Williams died suddenly on January 30 at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville following an attack of pneumonia. At the time of his death he was employed as personnel director of the Horn and Hardart Co., of New York.

   A native of Albany, N.Y., Mr. Williams served during the first World War as a captain in the Ordnance Procurement Division, both at Washington and overseas. After the war he served as a sales executive for the General Electric Co., later becoming a mediator for the National Labor Relations Board. Surviving are Mrs. Williams, a son Jack, and a brother, James Williams.

   Judge John C. Shaffer of Gladwin, left here for Bronxville January 30th when he was notified of his brother-in-law's death. He remained in Bronxville for funeral services at St. Joseph's church on February 2, and returned to Gladwin on February 9. Gladwin County Record dated Column - 6 Page - 5

 

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OSCAR E. WILLIAMS (11 JUNE 1873 - 26 JUNE 1937)

 

O. E. WILLIAMS FORMER BOURRET RESIDENT DIES

 

   Services were held Sunday afternoon at Hebble chapel, Battle Creek, for Oscar E. Williams, a former resident of Bourret township, conducted by Rev. Mark F. Sanborn of the First Baptist church there and at the Gladwin Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon, June 28, by Rev. Karl H. Keefer. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Mr. Williams died suddenly Saturday morning of heart trouble shortly after six o'clock while yet in bed. He was the oldest child of John and Mary Ann Williams and was born June 11, 1873, in Ontario. He came to Flint as a young man, went from there to Sault St. Marie. About 30 years ago he moved to Bourret township. Here he married Charlotte Ferrell September 23, 1912. They have one daughter, Evida.

   He was educated in the provincial schools in Canada. At one time he was a very enthusiastic worker in the Knights of Pythias, and has held all the leading offices. For the past 12 years he has driven a truck for the Ferrell Home Dairy of Battle Creek. He was a great favorite on his postes and made many friends. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Williams, and daughter Evida; one brother, Wesley Williams of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. Worth (Alice) Welch of Davison; Mrs. Perl (Laura) O'Dell of Linden, Mrs. H. S. (Myrtle) Pomeroy of Flint and several nieces and nephews.

   Pall bearers were his old friends, James H. Carey, Herbert Stephens, Perry Miller, Rolla Hanes, Sidney Cohoon and R. A. Schliter, all of Bourett township. Relatives and friends, who came for the funeral, were Mr. and Mrs. Worth E. Welch of Davison, Mr. and Mrs. Perl O'Dell, their daughter Marguerite and her husband from Linden, Mrs. and Mrs. H. F. Pomeroy of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hart of Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clapp of Flint, Mrs. Ed Wrigglesworth of Byron, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Barclay, of Battle Creek and Mrs. W. C. Ferrell of Three Rivers. Gladwin County Record dated 06-30/1937 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

JACOB E. WILLFORD (19 FEB 1872 - 30 NOV 1947)

 

GUN MISHAP IS FATAL

 

JACOB WILLFORD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF SUNDAY

 

   Jacob E. Willford, 75, well-known Sage township man, was instantly killed Sunday when he was struck by a charge from his 12-gauge shotgun. The accident occurred near his home, a mile west and a half mile north of Gladwin, about 11:30 a.m. Mr. Willford had left his house to shoot an owl that had been molesting his chickens, and was stepping across a fence when a protruding wire caught the gun and caused it to fire; the charge striking him in the head.

   He was found by his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, who made her home with her father, when she went to call him to dinner. Mr. Willford was prominent in county affairs, representing his township on the board of supervisors for many years, and serving several terms as county road commissioner.

   Mr. Willford was born in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 19, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Willford. In 1893 he was married in Iowa, and he and Mrs. Willford came to live on the farm in Gladwin county 44 years ago.

   Surviving are two sons, Gordon and Buryl, both of Gladwin; two daughters, Irma Thorington and Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, also of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His wife and one son, Maurice, preceded Mr. Willford in death.

   Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Reigle Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sidney S. Rood of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers were his six grandsons. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1947 Column - 8 Page - 1

 

DONNA (SHAFFER) WILLIAMS (4 SEP 1887 - 24 MARCH 1985)

 

Donna M. Williams, 97, of 301 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Sunday, March 24, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin Sept. 4, 1887, she graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Monroe and attended Eastern Michigan College from 1908 to 1910. She taught school in Gladwin, Battle Creek and Detroit before moving to Bronxville, N.Y. She moved back to Gladwin in 1942. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin Women's Club and a past member of the Gladwin Library Board. The former Donna Shaffer, she was married to Michael Williams July 11, 1922, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1942.

   Surviving is one son, Dr. John Williams, Phd of Ann Arbor. A brother, Judge John Shaffer died April 14, 1969. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A scripture service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

JOHN T. WILLIAMS (1924 - 2004)

 

BOURKE C. WILMOT (8 DEC 1893 - 5 MAY 1981)

 

WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY BOURKE WILMOT DIES

 

   Bourke C. Wilmot, 87, well-known Gladwin attorney, died Tuesday, May 5, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fenton on December 8, 1893, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Following graduation from Gladwin High School he attended the University of Michigan and received his law degree in 1915. He then entered law practice with his father Charles. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I, in France and attained the rank of sergeant.

   An avid sports fan and an athlete himself, he played baseball and was on the track team at Albion and was a shortstop on the U. of M. baseball team. A golfer and a bowler, he was a member of the first bowling league in Gladwin and was elected to the Gladwin-Beaverton Bowling Hall of Fame in 1978. In 1978, he donated $10,000 towards a new Gladwin High School baseball diamond, which was named "Wilmot Field." The same year he was named Gladwin County "Citizen of The Year."

   Mr. Wilmot served the public in many capacities through the years. He was mayor of Gladwin from 1923-24 and again in 1931-32 and was a councilman in 1943-44. He was prosecuting attorney and later Judge of Probate. He continued his law pratice until illness forced him to retire in early 1980.

   Never married, he is survived by one brother, Francis of Detroit and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Father Robert Henley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1981 Column - 1 Page - 1

 

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LAURA C. (HUNTINGTON) WILMOT (9 MARCH 1866 - 20 OCT 1964)

 

MRS. WILMOT, 98, PASSES TUESDAY

 

   Mrs. Laura C. Wilmot, 98, of Gladwin City, died Tuesday evening at the Gladwin Nursing Home after several weeks illness. The former Laura Huntington was born March 9, 1866, at Bancroft. She was married to Charles B. Wilmot in December, 1892, in Bancroft, and came to Gladwin in 1893. She had lived at her home on Beech Street for 70 years. Mr. Wilmot died in March, 1950. Mrs. Wilmot was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Eastern Star Lodge.

   Survivors are three sons - Judge of Probate Bourke C. Wilmot, of Gladwin, with whom she made her home, Carl H. and Francis E. Wilmot, both of Detroit; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Winifred Vernier, preceded her in death.

   Services will be held Friday, October 23, at 1 o'clock p.m. at the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Franz A. Ollerman will officiate at the rites and interment will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1964 Column - 2 Page - 1  

 

ELMER E. WILSON (29 MAY 1894 - 23 JUNE 1976)

 

Elmer E. Wilson, 82, of 201 E. Grout St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 23 at Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Carl O. Lindberg officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born May 29, 1894, in Fairview, Ill. He had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1954, coming here from Illinois. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I.

   Surviving are 2 daughters, and a son, all of Galesburg, Ill.; 3 sisters, including Mrs. Donald (Henrietta E.) McDowell of Gladwin; 2 brothers; and 5 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 06-30/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

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JAMES N. WILSON (7 FEB 1904 - 19 NOV 1987)

 

James N. Wilson, 83, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Town & Country Nursing Home, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Big Rapids Feb. 7, 1904, he came to Gladwin County in the 1950's. Mr. Wilson operated a welding shop here. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Mr. Wilson and the former Elsie Crisherin were married in 1922 in Detroit.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Frederick of Sebewaing, 2 daughters, Mrs. Walter (Sylvia) Allen and Mrs. Ralph (Elsie) Neal of Midland; 2 brothers, Dale and Ernest of Port Huron; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Shank of Port Huron and Wanda Vigh of Orlando, Fla.; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Two children and a brother preceded him in death.

   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Gideons. Gladwin County Record dated 11-25/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

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JOHN WILSON (1863 – 17 SEP 1954)

 

JOHN GLEN "JACK" WILSON, SR (1930 - 23 JUNE 1950)

 

FATHER AND SON BURIED HERE

 

   Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Curtis were called to Mt. Clemens on Friday, June 23, by the sudden death of Mrs. Curtis brother, John Wilson. Mr. Wilson was killed instantly in an automobile accident in which he and his son, John Jr., were passengers. John Jr. was critically injured and passed away five days later. Burial services were held in Highland cemetery, Gladwin on June 26 and July 1st.

   Those coming to Gladwin to attend the burial services were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Wilson, Blanceh, Helen, Nickie, Larry, Robert , Thomas and Jean Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Schoff and daughter, Loren. Mr. and Mrs. R. McDonald and daughter, Bertha, of Mt. Clemens; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings and two daughters, of Cincinnati, Ohio; James Wilson, of Rhode Island; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lockard, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Anderson and two daughters, of Van Wert, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Plunket, of Van Dyke; Mr. and Mrs. R. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rodden and two children, Mr. James Phillips and daughter, of Roscommon; and Robert North and Jack Curtis, of Wyandotte. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

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JOHN GLEN "JACK" WILSON, JR (? - 28 JUNE 1950)

 

FATHER AND SON BURIED HERE

 

   Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Curtis were called to Mt. Clemens on Friday, June 23, by the sudden death of Mrs. Curtis brother, John Wilson. Mr. Wilson was killed instantly in an automobile accident in which he and his son, John Jr., were passengers. John Jr. was critically injured and passed away five days later. Burial services were held in Highland cemetery, Gladwin on June 26 and July 1st.

   Those coming to Gladwin to attend the burial services were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Wilson, Blanceh, Helen, Nickie, Larry, Robert , Thomas and Jean Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Schoff and daughter, Loren. Mr. and Mrs. R. McDonald and daughter, Bertha, of Mt. Clemens; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings and two daughters, of Cincinnati, Ohio; James Wilson, of Rhode Island; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lockard, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Anderson and two daughters, of Van Wert, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Plunket, of Van Dyke; Mr. and Mrs. R. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rodden and two children, Mr. James Phillips and daughter, of Roscommon; and Robert North and Jack Curtis, of Wyandotte. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

OLIVIA JANE WILSON (1873 – 1 AUG 1938)

 

ROLAND "CHUM" WILSON (5 NOV 1901 - 24 JUNE 1977)

 

Roland (Chum) Wilson, 76, of 955 N. Bard Rd., Sage Township, died at his home Friday, June 24, following a long illness. Born in Sage Township, November 5, 1901, he had spent his lifetime farming in Gladwin County.

   Surviving are 1 sister, Mrs. Marjorie Gifford of Flint. Services are being held today  (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Chapel - Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Bates and interment in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-29/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

SCOTT E. WILSON (24 OCT 1963 - 19 NOV 1999)

Scott E. Wilson, 36, of Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, as the result of an automobile accident in Gladwin. Born Oct. 24, 1963 in Highland Park, he lived in Gladwin County since 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 1981 to 1985. He was a machinist apprentice for Acme Carbide Die in Gladwin. He was a 1981 graduate of Gladwin High School and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gladwin, Aerie 3292.

Surviving are three daughters, Jennifer, Christina, and Michelle, all of Gladwin; his parents, Donald and Lois Wilson of Gladwin; one brother, Mark of Gladwin; and one sister, Dawn Greer of McKenzie, Tenn. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Children Trust Fund.

VIE E. (FOUTCH) ROUNDTREE - WING (1892 – 8 MAY 1960)

COLON ELMER WIPER (? - 13 SEP 1906)

CORNELIUS WIPER (? - 22 JULY 1900)

 

ELIZABETH WIPER (ABT. 22 FEB 1833 - 19 OCT 1924)

 

Elizabeth Wiper died at her home in Coleman, Oct. 19, aged 91 years, 7 months and 27 days. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. David Rose, of Coleman, two daughters and one son at Grass Lake. Funeral services were held at the house at 10 a.m., Oct. 22, burial took place in the Highland cemetery at Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-06/1924 Column - 6 Page - 5

 

DELLA WIRICK (1880 - 1926)

 

JAMES ALFRED WIRICK (1873 – 7 NOV 1952)

 

LEO V. WISE (21 MARCH 1887 - JAN 1960)

 

SERVICES HELD HERE SATURDAY

 

   Funeral services were held Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m. for Leo V. Wise at the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Wise, a retired painter and decorator contractor, had been ill for several months. He was born March 21, 1887 in Holly and had been a resident of Gladwin County for three and one-half years. Survivors include his wife Hazel; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne Lindahl; and two grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 2 Page - 2

 

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GUY P. WISNER (1871 – 7 MARCH 1945)

 

MARY (HOWARD) WISNER (1876 – 28 MAR 1940)

 

ALVIN EDWARD WITTE (1914 -21 MARCH 1998)

 

MARY B. WOLTMANN (8 DEC 1933 - 29 DEC 1995)

 

BENJAMIN F. WOOD (12 JUNE 1893 - 30 MAY 1923)

 

Benjamin F. Wood was born June 12, 1893 in Gladwin, Mich., and died at his home in Flint, Mich., May 30, 1923, aged 29 years, 11 months and 18 days. Mr. Wood spent his early life at his home in Clare county, November 13, 1915, he was married to Mary Jane Mavis at Harrion, and to this union were born three children, Lillian, Richard and Clifford. Last summer Mr. and Mrs. Wood moved to Flint where they resided until his death Mr. Wood gave his heart to God and when the end came he was ready to meet his Maker.

   Besides Mrs. Wood and three children, Mr. Wood leaves to mourn, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood of Clare county, four brothers, Glen and Fred of Flint, and Claude and Loren at home; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Kleivoneit of Flint and Mrs. Menzo Keys of Saginaw, besides other relatives and a host of friends. One sister died in infancy.

   Funeral services were conducted June 3 at the home of the parents, Rev. Burkey officiating. Interment in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were: Aubrey Chatterton, Walter Walker, Charles Bryan, Melvin Haines and Loyal Haddix. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1923 Column - 5 Page - 8

 

FRANK H. WOOD (1859 - 1955)

 

HOMER R. WOOD, SR (6 MAY 1913 - 29 MARCH 1969)

 

INJURIES FATAL TO HOMER WOOD

 

   Homer R. Wood, Sr., 55, of Rt. 2, Beaverton, died Saturday, March 29, in University Hospital, Ann Arbor. Mr. Wood was injured on March 16, when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car in Napoleon, Mich. He was born in Gladwin County on May 6, 1913. He moved to Beaverton in October 1968 from Ferndale. Mr. Wood was a mechanic. He was married to Ethel C. Campbell on October 15, 1966, in Ferndale. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Homer J., of South Plainfield, N. J., William, of Mattawan, and Sgt. Warren, in Vietnam; two daughters, Mrs. Kaye Brueggerman, of Napoleon, and Mrs. Wilma Homer, of Bath; one brother, George H., of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Katheryn Mill, of St. Louis, Mo.; nine step-children and 15 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-02/1969 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

LILLIAN (CONNER) WOOD (26 FEB 1866 - 6 JAN 1941)

 

MRS. FRANK WOOD DIES AT HARRISON MONDAY

 

   Mrs. Frank Wood of Harrison died at her home Monday, January 6. Mrs. Wood was born February 26, 1866 in Ontario and on March 28, 1885, she was married to Frank Wood. To them were born eight children, two of whom preceded her in death.

   Surviving her are her husband, six children, Mrs. Ernst Klewoneit of Flint, Mrs. Menzo Key of Midland, Glenn and Claud of Flint, and Loren and Fred of Harrison, a brother, Phillip Conner of Grout township, twenty-four grandchildren.

   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home with Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1941 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

ADDIE (DAVIS) WOODRING (25 DEC 1867 - 1 JAN 1950)

 

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. WOODRING

 

   Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Woodring, 82, a resident of Buckeye township for many years, will be held at the Gladwin Methodist church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Henry Kreulen, of Bay City, will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mrs. Woodring was born on December 25, 1867, in Branch county. Her husband, Henry C. Woodring, preceded her in death on December 15, 1931. Mrs. Woodring died at a nursing home, where she has been a patient for the past two years, on Sunday, January 1.

   Surviving her are two sons, Lyle Woodring of Flint and Jonathan Woodring of California, also six grandchilden. Pallbearers will be Earl Shumway, Walter Borton, Earl Armstrong, Ray Havens, Boyd Oard and Louis McMahon. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

HENRY C. WOODRING (18 MARCH 1863 - 15 DEC 1931)

 

Henry C. Woodring died of cerebral hemorrage Dec. 15, 1931, at his home at Arbutus in Buckeye township. Henry C. Woodring was born March 18, 1863, in Fulton county, Ohio, and was the son of Jonathan and Classie Woodring. When he was five years old he came with his parents to Michigan. He was married Dec. 12, 1886, to Addie Davis of Woodbridge township, Hillsdale county, Michigan. Mr. Woodring lived at Delta, Ohio, five years, at Cambria, Mich., 1868 to 1880, at South Camden, Michigan, from 1880 to 1913, when, with his family, he came to Arbutus Oct. 13 and located on a farm, where he has since resided. He was a member of the United Brethren church at South Camden, Michigan.

   He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jonathan and Lyle, both of Flint; six grandchildren, Viola Woodring of Camden, Helen, Betty, Jackie, Neil and Paul Woodring of Flint; four brothers, Uriah and Charles of Reading, William and Samuel of Camden; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Tyrrill of Reading and Mrs. Rosie Jones of Norwalk, Ohio; two half brothers, Roddie Woodring of Lansing and Enoch Stahl of Gladwin. One son, Farn Henry, died Nov. 25, 1918, and one daughter, Lalah, died June 9, 1898.

   Services were held at the Methodist church at Gladwin Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Henry Kreulin of Bay City, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were Tom Rise, Ray Havens, Earl Armstrong, Earl Shumway, Frank Schembers and Boyd Oard. Gladwin County Record dated 12-24/1931 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

DONALD E. WOODS (1942 - 1980)

 

GEORGE R. WOODS (1859 - 1947)

 

GEORGE WOODS (? - 31 MARCH 1909) {BABY OF: GEORGE R. & MARY WOODS}

 

JEFFREY R. WOODS (21 DEC 1967 - 18 NOV 1999)

Jeffrey R. Woods, , 31, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 in Lakewood, Colo. Born Dec. 21, 1967 in Midland, he was the son of Ronald and Carole Morgan Woods. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1986, and worked as a truck driver with U.S. Express Trucking Co.

Surviving are his mother, Carole Woods of Gladwin; one brother, John and wife Jennifer Woods of Gladwin; grandparents, Frank and Leone Morgan of Gladwin; two nephews, Mitchell and Jacob Woods; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Woods. Services were held at 11 a.m. last Tuesday at Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

MARY (?) WOODS (31 MAY 1853 - 19 JULY 1907)

 

Mrs. Mary A. Woods was born May 31, 1853, at Ossian, Wells county, Indiana, and departed this life July 19, 1907, aged 54 years, 1 month and 18 days. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, two sons and a brother, besides a host of friends. She was married to George Woods in the year of 1881, and to this union were born two sons who still survive her.

   She was a faithful wife and a patient mother. She was born into the Kingdom of her Lord in 1901 and united with the United Brethren Church. In 1902 she moved with her family to Gladwin, Mich., residing here until her death which occurred after weeks of suffering and then passing away in the triumphs of her faith, her last words being, "I am going, Good by, good by, Meet me in heaven."

   The funeral sermon was preached in the M. E. church by Elder Rumley, Text I Cor. xv-19, "If in this life only we have hope in Christ we are of all men most miserable."

 

Mother they place is vacant now;

   We hear they word no more.

But thou hast gone across this shore;

   Where Jesus ever lives.

 

"We prayed you might live; God hast an

   swerved our prayers.

In a way we least thought in our depths of dispair.

   She lives and shall live until Time is no-more.

And the ship of Salvation grounds on eternity's shore.

 

For to live was to leave all the laurels you'd won.

   And, taking our hand, says meet me in Heaven

Her life shows a woman on whom we can rely.

   And death showing the world how a Christian can die."

Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1907 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

RONALD E. WOODS (1942 - JAN 1980)

 

WARREN W. WOODSIDE (1898 – 21 JULY 1981)

 

EMILY J. WOODWARD (1855 - MARCH 1946)

 

WILLIAM F. WOODWARD (1859 - ?)

 

ROBERT A. WOODWORTH (16 MARCH 1929 - 12 OCT 1988)

 

Robert A. Woodworth, 59 of 4850 Eagleson Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, at his home after a short illness with cancer. Born in Ferndale, March 16, 1929, he came to Gladwin County in 1974. Mr. Woodworth was retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Southfield. He served 3 enlistments in the service and drove a Gladwin school bus for 6 years. He also delivered Meals on Wheels. Mr. Woodworth and the former Helen Wyatt were married Feb. 5, 1966 in Farmington.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 step-sons, Steven Hubbard of Detroit and Keith Hubbard of Gladwin; one step-daughter, Helen Sanchez of Grayling; one brother, Arthur of Westland; 2 sisters, Ruth Carly of Florida and Mary Lou Curnow of Harrison; and 7 grandchildren.

   Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Weiis officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside services were handled by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

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ALFRED C. WRAY (20 MARCH 1918 - 3 JAN 1989)

 

ARLENE R. WRAY (1920 – 30 MAY 1996)

 

CLARE WRAY (1915 - OCT 1930)

 

CLAUDE WRAY (1882 – 17 AUG 1973)

 

CLAYTON HAROLD WRAY (22 NOV 1912 - 4 SEP 1960)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO CLAYTON WRAY

 

   Clayton Harold Wray, 47, died at his home in Gladwin Sunday following a heart attack. He was born on Nov. 22, 1912, in Gladwin, and was married to the former Miss Arlene Cripps here on March 7, 1937. A veteran of World War II, his eyes were injured in 1945 while serving with Co. C, 1263rd Engineers Battalion in Europe. He spent two years overseas in the Rhineland and Central European campaigns. Returning to Gladwin after discharge from service he has operated a trucking business.

   Survivors include his wife, Arlene; four sons, Floyd, Kent, Leon, Gary, of Gladwin; his father, Claude, of Gladwin; and four brothers, Delvin, of Saginaw, Alfred, of Flint and Elmer and Fred of Lansing; and five sisters, Mrs. Madonna Gary, of Lansing, Mrs. Delpha Loar, of Clare, Ruth Wray, Mrs. Betty Rutter, and Mrs. Lona Ritchie of Saginaw.

   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. Fogelsonger officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-07/1960 Column - 4 Page - 1

 

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DIANNE F. "ROMER" WRAY (1948 - 1955)

 

EDITH (STONE) WRAY (1893 - 1939)

 

ELMER D. WRAY (18 JUNE 1922 - 25 SEP 1989)

 

KENT E. WRAY (9 MARCH 1939 - 14 JULY 1998)

 

MARGARET ETTA WRAY (6 JAN 1908 - 17 AUG 1999)

 

WILLIAM HAROLD WRAY (10 MARCH 1891 - 10 FEB 1967)

 

ILLNESS FATAL TO HAROLD WRAY

 

   William Harold Wray, Sage Township farmer, died at the V. A. Hospital in Ann Arbor Friday, Feb. 10, following a long illness. He was 75-years old. Born March 10, 1891, in Crossville, Mr. Wray came to Gladwin County 71 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Navy. He and the former Pearl Fries were married Oct. 21, 1924, in Beaverton.

   Survivors are his wife, Pearl; three sons, Lyle of Clio, William of Grand Blanc, and Clinton of Linden; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Edgar of Swartz Creek; a brother, Claude of Flint, and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Gleason of Grand Blanc; and 13 grandchildren.

   Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Elder Alva Pendlton officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery.  Gladwin County Record dated 02-15/1967 Column - 3 Page - 1

 

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BEATRICE WRIGHT (1895 – 19 APR 1896)

 

BERTRAM A. WRIGHT (1875 - 1951)

 

DAVID B. WRIGHT (4 OCT 1856 - 1 JUNE 1931)

 

David Wright died Monday, June 1, 1931, at 9 a.m. at Flint, having been in poor health several years. Mr. Wright was born in Canada in August, 1855, and was nearly 76. He came to Gladwin in 1882. Here he met Miss Nancy M. Moore to whom he was married Sept. 10, 1884, and who died in 1904. Three daughters, Katherine, Isabel and Margaret, were born to them. Mr. Wright made his home in Gladwin until he went to Flint about 20 years ago to make his home with his daughters.

   His daughters, Mrs. Leslie Webster and Mrs. Delmer Birdsall of Flint, and Mrs. W. F. Dubois of Portland, Oregon, survive him. The body was brought to Gladwin and taken to St. Paul's Episcopal church where services were held June 4, followed by burial services at Highland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. John Willis (sister) and their daughter of Carleton Place, Ont., and his daughters and their families of Flint accompanied the body to Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-11/1931 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

DUDLEICH I. WRIGHT (22 MARCH 1885 - 24 SEP 1910)

 

EBEN DANIEL WRIGHT (8 FEB 1869 - 25 MARCH 1929)

 

Eben D. Wright of Sherman township, died March 25, 1929, in Saginaw, where he had gone two weeks before for medical help. Eben D. Wright, son of Silas and Louise Wright, was born Feb. 8, 1869 in Hope township, Midland county and was 60 years, 1 month and 17 days old. His father having died, he moved with his mother, four brothers and seven sisters to Gladwin about 1890. He was married to Miss Florence Pike, Dec. 31, 1893, who survives him with 11 children. One daughter died in infancy. His living children are Eber Wright of Gladwin, Mrs. George Snover and Mrs. Dewey Frye of Butman township, Mrs. Fred Ehle of Hamilton township; Walter Wright, Mrs. Fred Klemach and Mrs. Bartley Roe of Saginaw; Clarence, Francis, Doris and Amanda at home. He also leaves 16 grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers.

   His health has been poor for three years, but his death came as a shock to the family, who expected he would get help. The body was brought to Gladwin Tuesday and taken to the home of his son, Eber Wright on Silver Leaf street. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church at Gladwin, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1929 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

EBER MANVILLE WRIGHT (23 JUNE 1894 - 4 OCT 1971)

 

Eber M. Wright, 77, died in Traverse City Monday, October 4, following a long illness. Mr. Wright was born June 23, 1894, in Michigan, and had lived most of his life in Gladwin County. He and the former Elizabeth Schranz were married October 14, 1916, in Gladwin, and she preceded him in death February 12, 1968. During his lifetime, he had farmed, was one of the orginators of the Gladwin Locker Plant, and operated a poolroom prior to his retirement. He was the son of Eben and Florence Wright.

   Survivors are two sons, Herman and Emil of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Al (Florence) Morgan of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mrs. Milton (Josephine) Sicard of Saginaw; three brothes, Walter, Clarence and Francis, all of Saginaw; six sisters, Mrs. Lillian Snover of Bay City, Mrs. Ruth Frye of Lansing, Mrs. Lila Ehle of Farmington, Mrs. Louise Klamach and Mrs. Helen Roe, of Saginaw, and Mrs. Doris Mann of Ann Arbor; and four grandchildren.

   Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. John W. Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-06/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

EDNA MAY WRIGHT (19 JUNE 1882 - 30 JAN 1890)

 

The funeral of Edna May, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wright, whose death was noted last week, was one of the most largely attended yet held here. The M. E. church was crowed to its fullest capacity. The remains were escorted from the house to the church by pupils of the union school, a pleasant feature of the occasion. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/1890 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

ELIZABETH (SCHRANZ) WRIGHT (3 NOV 1897 - 12 FEB 1968)

 

RITES THURSDAY FOR MRS. WRIGHT

 

   Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, 70, of Gladwin died suddenly of a stroke early Monday, Feb. 12, while visiting her daughter in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Austria Nov. 3, 1897, Mrs. Wright had been a resident of Gladwin County for many years. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schranz, of Buckeye Township. She and Eber Wright were married October, 1916, in Gladwin. Mrs. Wright was associated with her sons in the operation of their meat processing plant here before her retirement.

   Surviving are her husband, Eber; two sons, Herman and Emil of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Milton Sicard (Josephine) of Saginaw, and Mrs. Al Morgans (Florence) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two brothers, Walter Schranz of Detroit ande Albert of Gaylord; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Nettleton and Mrs. Bertha Lennon of Gladwin, and Mrs. Josephine Behnke of Durand; and 16 grandchildren.

   Services will be held Thursday, at 1:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1968 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

FLORENCE BELLE (PIKE) WRIGHT (10 DEC 1875 - 13 JULY 1956)

 

SERVICES FOR MRS. WRIGHT HELD

 

   Funeral services were held here Monday at 3 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Florence Wright, 80, of Saginaw who passed away at her home Friday. The former Florence Pike was born Dec. 10, 1875 in Athens, Ohio, and later moved to Gladwin with her parents. She married Eben D. Wright, Dec. 31, 1893 at Hope. He preceded her in death in 1929. Mrs. Wright moved to Saginaw in 1937 where she has resided since.

   Surviving are four sons, Eber of Gladwin, Walter, Clarence and Francis, all of Saginaw; seven daughters, Mrs. George W. Snover of Bay City, Mrs. Fred Ehle of Livonia, Mrs. Ruth Frye of Lansing, Mrs. George Mann of Port Huron, Mrs. Louise Klemach, Mrs. Joseph Loibil and Mrs. Bartley G. Roe all of Saginaw; 35 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Pike of Gladwin; and three sisters, Mrs. Maude Rouse of Beulah, Mrs A. A. Chaves and Mrs. June Beaver of Santiago, Calif.

   Services were held at the Case Chapel in Saginaw at ten o'clock with Major McMann of the Salvation Army officiating. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated at the services held in Gladwin. Burial was in Highland cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1956 Column - 6 Page - 1

 

GERALDINE E. WRIGHT (1901 - 1939)

 

MICHAEL D. WRIGHT (26 SEP 1946 - 3 JAN 1964)

 

TWO GLADWIN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHS DIE IN CRASH

 

   MICHAEL D. WRIGHT

 

   Funeral rites for Michael David Wright, 17, were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Miner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ross Tracy, of the Gladwin First Methodist Church, officiating. Michael was a senior in Gladwin High School and had lived here all his life. He was born September 26, 1946.

   He is survived by his parents, Herman Wright, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Florence Wright, of Bay City; four brothers, Robert Ramsey, of Oklahoma, Jeffrey, Steve, and Thomas Rellinger, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mary Lou Rellinger and Anna Marie Wright of Gladwin, and Mrs. Gloria Koehler, of Bay City; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eber Wright, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1964 Column - 5 Page - 1

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   Two Gladwin high school youths were instantly killed last Friday night when their car and a tractor-trailer crashed almost head on 4 1/2 miles west of Gladwin on M-61. They were Scott Eagleson, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eagleson of Gladwin and Michael David Wright, 17, son of Herman Wright, of Gladwin and Mrs. Florence Wright, of Bay City.

   The tractor-trailer was driven by Elgin L. Strickland, 35, of Honor. He was traveling west with a load of cattle. The youths were going east on the highway with Wright apparently driving, as it was his family's car.

   Strickland told sheriff's officers that he had met two cars and the third one turned in front of him. Strickland said it appeared to him that the Wright car pulled into the west bound land as if to turn into a driveway or onto Willford Road, which intersects M-61 at that point. There is the possibility, also, that the youth's car veered offf the outside edge of the hardtop and in bringing it back the driver lost control and the vehicle hurtled into the front of the tractor. Both boys were thrown from the car, apparently through the right front door, and died instantly from the impact.

   Members of the senior class at Gladwin High School, they had driven girl friends home and were on their way back to Gladwin when the tragedy occurred about 10:00 p.m. The tractor trailer is owned by Tannerhill & DeYoung, Inc., beef packers, of Traverse City. The trailer was loaded with 25 head of cattle and was enroute from Standish to Traverse City. Strickland told officers that he couldn't stop in time to avoid the crash. He broke the foot pedal and bent the hand brake to the trailer in bringing the heavy vehicle to a halt. The brakes were locked. Strickland was shaken up, sheriff's officers said, but not visibly hurt.

 

NANCY MARIE "NINA" WRIGHT (28 FEB 1855 - 20 APRIL 1904)

 

NELLIE L. WRIGHT (1879 - 1968)

 

LINDA SUSAN WRIGHT (? – 16 JAN 1982)

 

PATRICK FRANCIS WRIGHT (1947 – 16 JAN 1982)

 

ENOCK WULTSCH (1919 - 1997)

 

ADA A. (WALTER) WYLIE (16 JAN 1906 – 17 APR 1990)

 

Mrs. Ada A. Wylie, 84, of 450 Quarter St., Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 17, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio. Jan. 16, 1906, she moved to Gladwin County in 1943. The former Ada Walter, she was married to John W. Wylie in Gladwin.

 

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Rites were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.

 

SUSANNAH (?) HAMMERSLEY - WYKOFF (6 JULY 1888 - 10 APRIL 1971)

 

A long time resident of Houghton Lake, Susannah (Susie) Wykoff, 82, died April 10 in Allen Park where she had been a patient in a nursing home. She had suffered an extended illness. The Rev. Robert Stuck was leader for funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Markey Baptist Church with the Bargar-Smith Funeral Home in charge. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.

   Mrs. Wykoff was the mother of eight living children. She was born in New York State, July 6, 1888. Her parents were Lincoln and Alice Viola (Hayward) Hammersley. She married Arthur Wykoff on July 27, 1902. She was a member of the Rebekahs of Gladwin.

   Five surviving sons are Gerald L., of Pinckney; Clarence E., of Houghton Lake; A. Darwin, of Florida; Filibert and Fernard, both of Gladwin. Three daughters are: Mrs. Alice Miller and Mrs. Hazel M. Kleinknecht, both of Taylor; and Mrs. Mildred M. Mangeon, of Westland; one sister, Frankie Carpenter of Roscommon; two half-brothers, Jess and Roy Hammersley, of Gladwin; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2  

 

ADA A. (WALTER) WYLIE 16 JAN 1906 - 17 APRIL 1990)

 

Mrs. Ada A. Wylie, 84, of 450 Quarter St., Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 17, 1990, in the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1906, she moved to Gladwin County in 1943. The former Ada Walter, she was married to John W. Wylie in Gladwin. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Rites were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

GEORGE W. WYLIE (1912 – 6 JUNE 1994)

 

GEORGE WYLIE (30 MAY 1858 - 17 JAN 1912)

 

George Wylie died Jan. 17 at 2:20 p.m. of tuberculosis at his home in Sage township. He was a son of John and Catherine Wylie and was born May 30, 1858, and was aged 53 years, 7 months and 17 days. He was married Aug. 10, 1887 at Saginaw to Miss Laura Sly, who survives him with two sons, William and Albert of Gladwin and two brothers, Albert of Gladwin adn Arthur of Montana. He camet to this county from Saginaw and has been a resident 22 years. He was a member of the K.O.T.M.M., the A.O.O.G. and the Grout grange.

   Services were held at the Evangelical church, Smith Creek, Sunday by Rev. William Rumley. Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Floral offerings from the K.O.T.M.M., the A.O.O.G. and Grange besides many from other friends bespeak the high esteem in which Mr. Wylie was held. Mrs. David Haskins, Mrs. Ben Ferguson, Mrs. Clifford Shoup and Miss Wylie of Midland attended the funeral. Gladwiin County Record dated 01-25/1912 Column - 5 Page - 1

 

GRACE LILLIAN WYLIE (1923 – 17 SEP 1986)

 

JOHN A. WYLIE (16 OCT 1866 – 29 JAN 1947)

 

Obituary of John Albert Wylie from the Gladwin County Record, February 5, 1947; Page 1, Column 3

 

Hold Services for Grout Pioneer

 

     John Albert Wylie, 81, died at his home in Grout township Wednesday, January 29.  Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in the Highland cemetery.  Rev. Henry Schmidt of the Gladwin Free Methodist church officiated.
     Mr. Wylie was born in Ontario, Canada on October 16, 1866.  In 1898 he was married to Miss Olive Page in Gladwin.  He has made his home in this vicinity for the past 50 years.
     Surviving are his wife; two sons, John Wylie and George Wylie, both at home; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lester Ranes, of Beaverton and Mrs. Oren Tuck, of The Heights.

 

JOHN WESLEY WYLIE (6 JAN 1915 - 15 AUG 1991)

 

LAVINA WYLIE (20 MAY 1876 - 29 OCT 1905)

 

MARGARET ANN WYLIE (1948 – 25 AUG 1956)

 

OLIVE ASTELLA (HAINES) WYLIE (1948 – 17 DEC 1959)

 

Obituary of Olive Haines Wylie from the Gladwin County Record, December 23, 1959; Page 1, Column 3

 

Services Held for Mrs. Wylie

 

     Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Olive Astella Wylie.  The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.
     The former Olive Astella Haines, was born June 11, 1886, married John Albert Wylie in 1910 and has been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Orin Tuck of Houghton Lake, and Mrs. Lester Ranes of Beaverton; two sons, George and John both of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Mills; 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

 

Y'S

 

DORIS J. (NIMPHIE) YEAGER (1920 - 1999)

 

JOSEPH W. YEAGER (11 MARCH 1917 - 18 MAY 1987)

 

Joseph W. Yeager, 70, of 401 N. Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Monday, May 18, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a long illness with cancer. Born in New Martinsville, W. Va., March 11, 1917, he came to Gladwin County in 1935 from Flint. Mr. Yeager was retired from Dow Corning and a veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge 397 F. & A.M., the Bay City Consistory and Elf Khurafeh Temple. Mr. Yeager and the former Doris Nimphie were married Feb. 22, 1941, in Swartz Creek.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Michael of Holt; one daughter, Pat Yeager of Lansing; 2 brothers, Rodney and Edwin of Durand; and 2 sisters, Eleanor Williams and Lois Butler of Owosso. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Yeager, Sept. 13, 1986. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin High School Athlete Department. Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

 

GOTTLIEB YERKE (1870 – 10 DEC 1948)

 

JOHN HENRY YERKE (1860 – 8 JULY 1937)

 

JULIA YERKE (1863 – 8 OCT 1948)

 

MINNIE YERKE (23 JUNE 1892 - 13 APRIL 1979)

 

Mrs. Minnie Yerke, 86, of Taveres, Fla., died Friday, April 13, in the Oakwood Nursing Home in Eustis, after a long illness. Born in Michigan on June 23, 1892, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County until moving to Florida two years ago. Mrs. Yerke was a member of the Gladwin Church of Christ. She was married to Christian Strohkirch in November 1911 and he preceded her in death on April 4, 1957. She then married Albert Yerke in September 1963.

   Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 step-sons; and one step-daughter. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Marvin Wellsted officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

OTTILIE YERKE (1885 - 1904)

 

WESLEY ALAN YONTZ (? - 4 JAN 1994)

 

CLETUS A. YORK (26 SEP 1907 - 19 MAY 1990)

 

MARIE AGNES YORK (1909 – 11 MARCH 1981)

 

BERNICE E. YOUNG (1933 - 2001)

 

FREEMONT YOUNG, JR (1934 - 1976)

 

GERALD V. YOUNG (15 JUNE 1920 - 13 SEP 2005)

 

Gerald V. Young, 85, of Gladwin died Tuesday afternoon Sept. 13, 2005 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born June 15, 1920 in Flint, the son of Harold and Genevieve (Hager) Young. He married the former Ruth Klamer on Aug. 17, 1947 in Gladwin.

 

He served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945 with the 336th Fighter Squadron of the Fourth Fighter Group and was part of the Central Europe, African and Middle Eastern Campaigns, receiving the Distinguished Unit Badge with five Bronze Stars. He was separated on Oct. 11, 1945 with the rank of staff sergeant at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Pennsylvania. Gerald invented and was a patent holder for the V-bottom trailer and was a founder of Young Industries of Gladwin and worked as a steel fabricator until his ill health forced his recent retirement. He was a member of the Fourth Fighter Squadron Veterans Group. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and his work at the shop.

 

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruth Young; a daughter, Carolyn (Carl) Yager of Midland; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Tracy of Midland; a brother, Kenneth Young of Gladwin; and two sisters, Jeanette (Robert) Brubaker of Gladwin and Phyllis (Bill) Beverlin of Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

 

A funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 16 at Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. William Winters officiating. Burial took place in Highlands Cemetery. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are asked to consider a charity of their choice.

 

MACK YOUNG (10 OCT 1962 - 22 MARCH 1920)

 

MARIA YOUNG (27 DEC 1867 - 27 MARCH 1931)

 

WILLIAM MCCLELLAN YOUNG (10 OCT 1862 - 22 MARCH 1920)

 

William McClellan Young died at Mount Dora, Florida, March 22, 1920 where he and his wife had gone in October hoping the warm climate would be beneficial to him. The journey was made by automobile, and they arrived safely, having had a very enjoyable trip. He felt very well until he was taken ill a short time before his death. William McClellan Young, son of Franklin and Lydia Young, was born in Adams county, Indiana, Oct. 10, 1862. He was marriet to Maria Walters of VanWert county, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1886. Five children were born to them, Margaret Y. of Toledo, Sumner S. of Whitehouse, Ohio, Leah E. of Gladwin, William F. of Mount Dora, Fla., and Odessa, who preceded him to the great beyond.

   In 1901 he settled on a farm in Sage township which has since been his home. He was a member of the Evangelical church at Smith Creek and for a number of years was superintendent of the Sunday school and a trustee holding the latter position at the time of his death. The body was brought to Gladwin Thursday by Mrs. Young. A large number assembled at the Smith Creek church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock to show their respect for the departed and to the family. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. J. Hettler, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. He leaves to mourn his wife, four children, seven grandchildren, father, five brothers, two sisters and many other relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1920 Column - 5 Page - 5

 

Z'S

 

EDWIN C. ZAHN (1906 - 1981)

 

URSA L. ZAHN (1903 - 1984)

 

LAURA F. ZAMARRON (9 AUG 1945 - ?)

 

MERCEDES ZAMARRON (2 NOV 1927 - 21 AUG 1975)

 

Mercedes Zamarron, 47, of Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at 913 North Silverleaf St. Thursday, Aug. 21. Born in Ashley on Nov. 2, 1927 he came to Gladwin County from Midland in 1956. Mr. Zamarron was employed as a lab technician with Dow Chemical Co. in Midland and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Gladwin County Sportsmen's Club. He was married to Laura Faye Connelly on Nov. 27, 1973, in Gladwin.

   Besides his wife, he is survived by his father, Aurelio of Stanton; three sons, Kim of Gladwin, Moe of Grayson, Ky. and Patrick of Grand Rapids; and four daughters, Nannette of Grand Rapids and Jennifer, Christina and Corina Gay, all of Gladwin. Services were hedl Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. John A. Costa officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

 

STANLEY L. ZAWACKI (? - ?)

 

HENRY ZIEMER (1923 – 5 JUNE 1986)

 

EVA J. (MILLER) ZIEROFF (1925 – 11 NOV 1999)

 

JOSEPH S. ZIEROFF, SR (1918 – 7 MARCH 1989)

 

WALTER A. ZILKA, SR (5 NOV 1900 - 25 DEC 1978)

 

Walter A. Zilka, 78, Gladwin Township clerk, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 25, at his home at 1549 Nickless Rd., Gladwin. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 5, 1900, he came to Gladwin County in 1905. Mr. Zilka moved to Lansing in the 1920's and returned to his farm in Gladwin Township in 1945.

   Mr. Zilka was a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau and Our Savior Lutheran Church. He had served as clerk of Gladwin Township for 24 years. He and the former Mable Wirth were married in 1935 in Lansing.

   Surviving besides his wife are one son, Russell of St. Louis, Mo.; 2 sisters, Helen Wagner of Lansing and Lillian Brandt of Cleveland, Ohio; and one grandchild. Two sons preceded him in death, Walter Jr. in 1940 and Lynwood in 1948.

   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert Biermann will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-27/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

BENJAMIN F. ZIMMERMAN (13 AUG 1912 - 8 SEP 1966)

 

RITES FOR DR. ZIMMERMAN SATURDAY

 

   Dr. Benjamin F. Zimmerman, 54, well-known Gladwin physician, died at Clare General Hospital early Thursday morning, Sept. 8. Services will be held Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak will officiate and interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. A Masonic memorial service will be held Friday evening at 8:00 at the funeral home. Born Aug. 13, 1912, in Sunbury, Pa., he was married to the former Miss Lana Keyes Oct. 19, 1940 in Byron, Mich. Dr. Zimmerman had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1948. He lived in Beaverton three years prior to moving to Gladwin 15 years ago.

   Survivors include his wife, Lana; three sons, Howard of Algonac, Roger and David of Gladwin; two sisters, Miss Berniece Zimmerman and Mrs. Beatrice (Robert) Williams, both of Detroit. Dr. Zimmerman was a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, North Central Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He was a staff member of Clare General Hospital and the Gladwin Hospital, and was chief of staff at Clare in 1963-64. He attended the Gladwin First Methodist Church and was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge, Bay City Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and Mid-Forest Lodge. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday after 7:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-07/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1

 

LANA C. (KEYES) ZIMMERMAN (21 JUNE 1918 - 17 JAN 2002)

 

Lana C. Zimmerman, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 in Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, following an 18 month illness. Born June 21, 1918 in Burns Township, Shiawassee County, she was the youngest child of Howard and Minnie Keyes. She graduated from Byron High School in 1936. Lana married Dr. B. E. Zimmerman of Detroit, October 1940 in Byron. She then assisted her husband with his medical pratice in Gladwin County. He preceded her in death in 1966 and Lana then moved to Higgins Lake in 1967. She loved animals and often told stories about her farm pets and her dogs. When family members were ill, they called upon her to be their nurse. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, baking and taking care of houseplants. She was a gracious hostess to all visitors, a fine cook, and a caring mother and grandmother. Lana was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, both in Byron and Gladwin, and a member of the Gladwin Women's Club.

   Surviving are three sons and their wives Howard (Carol) of Flint and Higgins Lake, Roger (Debra) of Ithaca, David (Terri), all of Spring Lake; three grandchildren, Douglas (Pam) Zimmerman of DeWitt, Brian (Zimmerman) of Leominister, Ma., and Kelly Ann (Steve) Kovach of Gainesville, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband "Zim;" her parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Asenath (Vic) Douglas, Kitty (Carl) Clark; one brother and sister-in-law, George (Mable) Keyes; one niece, Georgia Sturm, and one cousin, Ott Bondy.

   Graveside services and burial were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Highland Cemetery in Gladwin with Rev. Dr. James Kent officiating. Memorials may be made to the Markey Baptist Church, Higgins Lake; Masonic Pathways of Alma; or the American Cancer Society. Love Funeral Home, Bancroft, was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-23/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2

 

GERALD L. ZUHLKE (1926 - ?)

 

MARY JANE ZUHLKE (1927 - 1989)

 

AGNES E. ZUZIAK (1929 - JULY 1989)