Obituaries

Apr 21, 2022

Marion Jacobs, 88, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 30, 1933 the daughter of Guy and Elma (Garver) Sharp in Gladwin, MI. On October 3, 1953 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Ronald “Rip” Jacobs. Marion was a...

Apr 18, 2022

Robert "Bob" Wolschon, 79, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 17, 1942, the son of Carl and Rose Wolschon (Smiarowski) in Detroit. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Bob was employed as an experimental mechanic for Chrysler in Auburn...

Apr 12, 2022

Mabel Violet Stoike

Mabel Stoike, 89, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  She was born on February 25, 1933, in Gladwin, the daughter of Frank and Amanda (Stearla) Burmeister.  She was also raised by her grandparents, John & Augusta Burmeister.

Mabel married Walter Stoike on October 20, 1951. ...

Apr 9, 2022

Louella Cassiday, 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was born in Breckenridge on March 12, 1939, the daughter of Paul and Catherine Howell. On May 28, 1955, she was united in marriage to Duane Cassiday in Gladwin. Louella was a member of the Red Hats, TOPS, and the Gladwin Church of Christ.

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Apr 9, 2022

Sally Koontz, 62, of Temperance, passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born in Detroit on May 15, 1959, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Phillips. On August 5, 1978 she was united in marriage to Jeffery Koontz in Ferndale, MI.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband: Jeffery Koontz; children: Derick Koontz, Heather Koontz, and Ashley...

Apr 6, 2022

Norman Francis Bliesener, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on May 23, 1934 in Lansing, the son of Vernon and Elizabeth Bliesener in Lansing. He married Jackie VanPatten in Lansing on August 8, 1953.  Together they shared 68 years of marriage. Norman owned and operated VA Bliesener and sons in Lansing and owned in...

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...