Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Richard Roehrs, 95, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. He was born on May 1, 1926, the son of Carl and Lydia (Piepke) Roehrs in Beaverton. On February 6, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dora "Lucille" Walker in Flint. She preceded him in death in 2010. He was a...

Mar 24, 2022

Thomas I. Kreckman, 83, of Gladwin, passed away on March 24, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born on May 19, 1938, the son of John and Madaline (Ulrich) Kreckman in Kalamazoo. On December 28, 1963, he was united in marriage to Joan Drotleff in Detroit. Tom graduated with his J.D. from Detroit College of Law in 1967....

Mar 24, 2022

Darwin K. "Dar" Magnus, 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1957, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Davidson) Magnus in Flint. He was raised and graduated from Clio, spending summers at his favorite place, Secord Lake. On June 23. 2001, he was united in marriage to his wife, Diane...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert Charles Redding, 77, of Gladwin, MI, passed away at the Horizon Senior Living Care Facility on March 24, 2022. He was born August 19, 1944, the son of Charles and Emma (Peterson) Redding. Before coming to Gladwin County, Robert previously resided in Muskegon, MI, where he enjoyed an array of activities, including fishing, photography and painting.  After graduating...

Mar 22, 2022

Jean A. Schaefer, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at The Brook of Gladwin. She was born on January 3, 1935, the daughter of Francis and Adele Knivel in Detroit. On August 6, 1955, she was united in marriage to Garath Schaefer. They moved to Gladwin in 1987, previously residing in Warren. She worked in sales...

Mar 21, 2022

Gail E. Molesworth, 84, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Detroit, MI on May 30, 1937, the daughter of Francis and Edna Dicken. Gail was united in marriage to the love of her life William “Chum” Molesworth September 24, 1955 in Gladwin, MI, he preceded her...

Mar 21, 2022

Ronald (Ronnie) S. Livingstone, 69, of Gladwin, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was born on December 27, 1952, the son of Robert C and Maxine (Glenn) Livingstone in Detroit. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Jacqueline Martini on February 14, 1983, in Royal Oak. They shared 38 wonderful years of marriage before she...

Mar 20, 2022

On March 20, 2022, Gerald (Jerry) M. Hicks, of Beaverton, MI, surrounded by his loved ones, peacefully passed with grace and dignity. Jerry was born on July 13, 1937, in Sherman, MI, to Merwin and Ruth Wilcox Hicks. He deeply loved his family and friends. He was known for his quick wit, kind and helpful spirit, love of hunting...

Mar 17, 2022

Peter Joseph Caruso, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on March 17, 2022, at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on November 18, 1932, the son of  Peter and Rose (Consiglio) Caruso in Wyandotte. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He wore his Veteran cap with pride everywhere he went. Peter...

Mar 12, 2022

Doris J. Zuziak, 90, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1931, the daughter of David and Dorothy (Metz) LeVasseur in Detroit. She has lived the past 30 years in Gladwin, previously residing in Dearborn Heights. She married Berkley Thomas, together they raised a family with 5 children. She later...

Mar 12, 2022

James P. Wylie passed away on March 12, 2022 at the age of 89. James was born in Flint and attended St. Mathews Catholic Church, he was an altar boy for Father Powers until he was 18. He graduated from St. Mathews and he excelled in sports: football, basketball, and his favorite baseball. His skill was pitching. He continued...

Mar 11, 2022

Ernest Ralph Hollister of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2022, in Beaverton. Ernie, "Papa Bear" - "Big Ern", was born in Bay City, Michigan to Marie and Ralph Hollister on September 16, 1953. He graduated from Handy High School in Bay City. He was a Veteran, Staff Sergeant, in the United States Air Force and served our...

Mar 11, 2022

Jeffrey (Jeff) S. Arch (PE), 56, of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was born on May 7, 1965, the son of Wilber and Darlene (Weirauch) Arch in Saginaw, MI.

He graduated from Swan Valley High School in Shields, Mi. Jeff actively participated in basketball & golf while in school. Jeff remained in...

Mar 9, 2022

Michael D. Hundley, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on January Janaury 23, 1977, the son of Jack Watson and Kathleen Corman in Midland.

He is survived by his children: Chaz Delacruz, Jaydin Hundley, and Justice Watson; mother: Kathleen Nabozny; siblings: Lori Trent, Richard Hundley, Patrick Hundley, Kimberly Hundley, and half brother: Terry...

Mar 9, 2022

Madeline "Madge" Longstreth, 90, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1931, the daughter of Edward and Francis Jacobs in Bay City. She was united in marriage to Wayne Longstreth on June 18, 1955, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1995. Together they raised their family in Beaverton. Madge...

Mar 8, 2022

Jeffrey VanMeter, 51, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born on August 7, 1970, in San Francisco, CA, to Lou and Linda VanMeter.

Jeffrey attended Midland High School and accomplished a project manager degree from Northwood University. Jeffrey enjoyed many years working construction with his father before traveling the country building...

Mar 4, 2022

Donald T. Sherlock, 78 and Virginia A. Sherlock, 76 of Gladwin, Michigan unexpectedly passed away March 1, and March 4, 2022 respectively. Don was born in Gladwin on August 13, 1943 to Merrill and Edith Sherlock. Virginia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 16, 1945 to Ray and Irene Younkin.

True love brought them together, and...

Mar 4, 2022

Kay Ann Houghten, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on March 4, 2022, at The Brook of Gladwin. She was born October 26, 1936, in Detroit. She was married to Anthony “Tubby” Houghten on November 18, 1978, in Macomb County. After retirement, she moved to Sugar Springs, previously residing in Macomb County. She lived a very active life, always on...

Mar 1, 2022

Judy H. Hayward, 78, of Clio, passed away at her home after a long fight of cancer on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1943, in Gladwin to Loren and Vera (Tuck) Buzzell. She married Gordon Hayward on June 28, 1962, in Gladwin where they resided before moving to Genesee County in 1966. She worked...

Mar 1, 2022

Donald T. Sherlock, 78 and Virginia A. Sherlock, 76 of Gladwin, Michigan unexpectedly passed away March 1, and March 4, 2022 respectively. Don was born in Gladwin on August 13, 1943 to Merrill and Edith Sherlock. Virginia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 16, 1945 to Ray and Irene Younkin.

True love brought them together, and...