Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

JoAnn (Yager) Brown, 86, of Beaverton, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born March 31, 1936 the daughter of Clare and Margarette (Burr) Yager in Beaverton, MI. She was married to Leroy Brown on August 9, 1964 in Beaverton, MI. JoAnn worked her entire life and held many...

Jul 29, 2022

Violet Ann Gilbert passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a 3 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Violet was born March 8, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Rose Anne (Fetterolf) Cronk in Gladwin. She graduated from Gladwin High School in 1976, and married Terry Gilbert on March 5, 1976 in Gladwin....

Jul 27, 2022

Dennis King, 73, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on April 3, 1949, the son of Robert and Vesta King in Gladwin. He graduated from Coleman High School and went to college and graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor's in Education later earning his Master's Degree....

Jul 27, 2022

Paula Harvey, 60, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw. She was born on December 3, 1961, the daughter of Amos and Helen Emert in Utica. She was united in marriage to Bruce Harvey on June 27, 1998, in Clare. He preceded her in death in 2021. She loved and cared for her family...

Jul 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” Andrist, 63, of Beaverton, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on October 21, 1958, the son of James and Barbara (Whitmer) Andrist in Clare. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was self-employed as a clock repairman, owning a shop...

Jul 23, 2022

Elizabeth Truelove, 91 of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born on June 19, 1931 in Virden, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Roberts.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons: John R. (Trudy), and Charles L.; grandchildren: Beth, Amanda, Jacqueline, Kriss, and Gloria; great grandchild: Martin; sister: Beverly Fox; along...

Jul 23, 2022

Patsy Greer, 84, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1938, the daughter of Dell and Veda Greer. Patsy lived her whole life in Gladwin while working as a nursing home attendant in Clare, MI.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Judy Swan (Norman), Nadine (James) Klingensmith,...

Jul 22, 2022

William Aaron Fradenburgh, 83, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. William was born on November 17, 1938 in Gladwin, the son of William and Zetta Fradenburgh. William was united in marriage to Carmen Fradenburgh, who later proceeded him in death on September 2, 2020.

William retired from Dow Chemical as a Journeyman Carpenter and Rigger. He...

Jul 14, 2022

Phillip Woods, 63, of Beaverton, MI passed away at his home Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born August 9, 1958 in Midland, MI the son of Phillip and Theresa (DeLavern) Woods. Previously residing in Indiana Phillip has spent the last 30 years living in Gladwin County. He was employed by Go-To Transport in Bay City, MI.

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Jul 12, 2022

Gary D. Ritchie, went to be with Jesus on July 12, 2022, at 4:35 pm surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 1, 1939, to Berniece Ritchie-Fries and Guy Ritchie. He lived in Gladwin, Michigan and he graduated from Gladwin High School in 1957. He then attended cosmetology college and he owned his own beauty...

Jul 9, 2022

Wayne Reithel, 85 passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 9, 2022. Wayne was born August 30, 1936 in New Era, Michigan to Edward and Verna (Van Dyke) Reithel. In 1944 the family moved to Gladwin (Oberlin) to help on the family farm which included a store and post office. Wayne wore many hats in his...

Jul 9, 2022

Martin Cooper, 54, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1968 in Passaic, New Jersey, the son of Edward and Mary Lee Cooper. Martin went to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania where he played football for 4 years. He moved to Michigan in 2002 and worked in manufacturing for several years....

Jul 6, 2022

Stephen J. Brubaker, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on July 6, 2022, at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. He was born on December 22, 1934, the son of Lawrence and Eva (Meyers) Brubaker in Gladwin. On August 22, 1952, he married Ethel "Sisty" Miller in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1997. He was employed for Brown Machine until...

Jul 5, 2022

Gloria Warner, 80 passed away on July 5, 2022 at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin, MI. Gloria Fay Paul was born May 31, 1942 in Xenia, Ohio to Fay and Anne Paul.

She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. degree in education. She later earned her master’s degree from Central Michigan University. She...

Jul 5, 2022

Joshua Sisco, 40, of Hope passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on December 15, 1981 in Midland, the son of Lemuel and Denise Sisco. Joshua enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his children, writing and all things Italian.

Left to cherish his...

Jul 4, 2022

Barbara Kay Lambdin, 72, of Gladwin passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1949 in Pigeon, MI to Virgil and Helen House. Barbara married her husband Don on July 12, 1974 in Gladwin, MI. She enjoyed her flowers, baking, and sewing. Barbara loved to spend time with her family and her best friend,...

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph Thomas Martonosi Sr. “Joe”, 97, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1925. He lived his entire life in Gladwin. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1943. He married Juanita Freeman from Beaverton in 1947. He worked for Sun Oil Company from 1947-1969. He also worked at...

Jul 2, 2022

Donald D. Kreil was born in 1932 in Vassar, MI to Anthony and Ellen Kreil. He was one of 7 children. Two brother: David and Walter Kreil survive him. His wife, Merreill, died in 2017 after 61 year of marriage. He has 3 surviving children: Andrea Hansens (Phillip) of Midland, MI; Douglas and Ophelia Kreil of Las Vegas, Nevada;...

Jul 1, 2022

Susan Jane Kroll, 96, of Beaverton, MI passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Horizon Senior Living Facility in Gladwin, MI. She was born July 12, 1925 in Gladwin, MI the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Zimmer) Steele. On September 25, 1947 she was united in marriage to the love of her life William Kroll Sr. with...

Jun 30, 2022

On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Terry Jean Govitz, lost her life. She was 70 years old. Terry devoted her life to her children and family. While Terry’s family grieves her loss, they are choosing to remember her in a way that honors her spirit. She didn’t like being center of attention and the family will honor her wishes by...