Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2022

Samuel L. Basner Jr., 49, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1973, the son of Samuel and Peggy (Green) Basner. He was a mechanic by trade but loved working on cars. He loved tinkering and problem solving working on vehicles. Samuel also enjoyed being outdoors and going fishing when he had...

Jun 26, 2022

Kevin Bradley, 34, of Gladwin, MI passed away at his home Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born October 19, 1987 the son of Clark and Elizabeth (Allysworth) Bradley. Kevin was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and was a member of the Secord Lake Eagles Club. He loved the outdoors and just being outside, whether it was mowing...

Jun 25, 2022

Clark Eugene Wentz, 85, of  Beaverton, MI, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving  family.  Clark was born on June 5, 1937 to Robert & Dorothy (Haire) Wentz of Shepherd, MI.  He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sandra Wentz of Beaverton.  He is survived by his children: Clark (Joann) Wentz...

Jun 21, 2022

Glen L. Searfoss, 88, of Beaverton, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin. He was born February, 5 1934, the son of Louis and Margret (Nettleton) Searfoss in Gladwin, MI. Glen was a proud veteran of the United States Army. During his time in the Army Glen married his first wife Heidi in...

Jun 18, 2022

Tamara Rabidue, 51, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was born on October 4, 1970 in Port Huron, MI. Her hobbies included music, singing, and reading. Tamara enjoyed going to church services. Her favorite times were spent with her daughters and grandsons.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; Erika Thompson,...

Jun 14, 2022

Joan Mable (Devens) Rhode, 86, of Gladwin MI, passed away at Gladwin Rehab on Tuesday June 14, 2022, following a brief stay.

She was born July 21, 1935 in St. Joseph MI, the daughter of John and Mable Devens. She married the love of her life, Bill Rhode, 66 years ago on April 7, 1956 in St....

Jun 14, 2022

Karen Kay Donn, age 78 of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 14, 2022 at Mid-Michigan Health in Gladwin, MI.  She was born on March 13, 1944, the daughter of Harry and Monia Longstreth in Gladwin, MI.   Later in life she was united in marriage to Doyle Donn.

In Karen’s early years she worked at the...

Jun 6, 2022

Pearl M. Driscoll “Penny”, 61, of Beaverton, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, June 6, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1961, the daughter of William A. Fradenburgh and Wanda (Bentley) Opperman in Midland. In 1981, she married Danny Driscoll. He preceded her in death in 2012. Penny had a love for crafting, creating...

Jun 5, 2022

Rosa Ella Wylie, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Dora (Lilly) Woodbury in Midland County. In March 1968, she married her true love George Wylie in Midland. Together they shared 54 years of marriage. Rosa enjoyed deer hunting, gardening, and spending time with...

Jun 5, 2022

Mary Zimmer, 95, of Gladwin passed away on June 5, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Mary was born on March 23, 1927 in Gross-Sichdich Fur Czechoslovakia to Johane and Johanna Kroka.

Mary was a war-bride and came to the United States on July 1, 1947 and married Roy Edward Zimmer on July 27, 1947. They...

Jun 1, 2022

Patsy Ruth “Pat” Brewer passed into the arms of Jesus on June 1, 2022, at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn with family at her side. She was born November 28, 1932, in El Dorado, Kansas, at the end of the Depression Era. She was the youngest of 9 children of Glee T. and Violet G. (Mathews)...

May 27, 2022

Robert “Bob” E. Weaver, age 86 of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on May 27, 2022. He was born in Flint, Michigan on April 29, 1936 the son of Robert and Margaret (Middleton) Weaver. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1953-55. He was employed with Buick Motor Division in Flint, retiring in...

May 27, 2022

Timothy "Tiny" Dowd, 58, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1964, the son of Aldon and Evelyn (Marshall) Dowd in Flint. He was united in marriage to Lana Shirkey on November 4, 2000. He was employed as a welder for Magline in Standish. He has lived in Gladwin since 1983, previously...

May 26, 2022

Lloyd R. Bowen, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family and Pastor. He was born on March 19, 1935, the son of Ray and Ivalou (Rhinehart) Bowen in Detroit.  Lloyd graduated from Harrison High School in the class of 1954. On March 6, 1954, he was united in marriage...

May 26, 2022

John Reed, 73, of Gladwin, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1948, the son of Robert and Helen (McGuigan) Reed in Detroit. John was united in marriage to Kathy Prokos in 1973. They have been blessed with over 48 years of marriage. He worked as a custodian...

May 20, 2022

Robert Johnson, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on August 30, 1934, the son of Glenn and Vera (Scutt) Johnson in Ashley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years of dedicated service. On December 29, 1980, he was united in marriage to...

May 16, 2022

Diane E. Grove, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1947, the daughter of Jack Mawhorter and Charlotte Allen. She was raised in Gladwin, but lived most of her life in Luther, until the last year. Diane loved cats and was famous for her wind chimes. Her house inside or...