Obituaries

Jun 30, 2021

Alton Richard Ford of Beaverton passed away June 30, 2021 at the Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He was born July 26, 1933, the son of Clinton and Freda (Blaesing) Ford of Petersburg Michigan. Alton was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Gladwin.

While serving In the United States Air Force as a Technical Sergeant with...

Jun 20, 2021

Janet Harris, 72, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna McDonald in Flint. On August 28, 1965, she was united in marriage to Harmon (Dennis) Harris at Bethel Assembly of God in Burton. Janet was employed as a Food Service Director for Atherton...

Jun 19, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) James Coan, Jr went to be with our Lord Saturday, June 19, 2021 after an 11 year, courageous fight with ALS.  Kenny was born on August 14, 1956 to Kenneth and Pearl Coan in Duluth, MN.  Kenny and DeAnn (Downer) were married April 3, 1982.

Kenny grew up in Merritt Island, FL where his love...

Jun 14, 2021

Archie Aaron Greaves, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1944, the son of Aaron “Chum” and Violet (Huntley) Greaves in Gladwin. Archie was the proud father of three children and four grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, bowling, fishing, watching the Detroit Tigers and Lions and spending time with family.

Jun 12, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Greenman, 81, of Gladwin, passed away at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in West Branch on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Gerald was born on July 12, 1939, the son of Donald and Edith (Craig) Greenman in Highland Park. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Roxie Pearce on September 8, 1979, in Imlay City....

Jun 12, 2021

Patricia McGregor, also known as mother, ma, mom, grandma, great grandma, Pat, Patsy, dear, friend, Mrs. Mac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, after a short illness of Leukemia. Her legacy was her love for her family. Patricia was born in Ferndale and grew up in Detroit. She lived and raised her family in Madison Heights, MI with...

Jun 11, 2021

Amber Dell, 28, of Beaverton, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born on June 18, 1992, the daughter of Fred and Holly (Campbell) Dell in Midland.

Left to cherish her memory is her two sons: Peyton Dell and Maverick Hillier; father: Fred Dell of Beaverton, sister: Ashley Bard...

Jun 10, 2021

Barbara Langley, 86, of Gladwin, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1935, the daughter of Chester and Lucille Wilson in Hale, MI. She was united in marriage to James Langley on November 22, 1958 in Lapeer County, MI and he preceded her in death. Barbara was also a Special...

Jun 10, 2021

Linda L. Smith, 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her home. She was born on October 17, 1948, the daughter of Howard and Nora Olver in Detroit. She has lived in Gladwin for the past 30 years, previously residing in New Port. Linda worked for Woody's in Edenville.

She is survived by...

Jun 9, 2021

Elizabeth Mallett, 85, of Gladwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus  Christ on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born on May 3, 1936, the daughter of Robert and Edith (Benney) Trevorrow in Trimountain, Michigan. Elizabeth was united in marriage to Lowell Mallett on October 2, 1954. They cherished 66 wonderful years together. She was an active...

Jun 8, 2021

Dale Rottman, Sr., 77 of Hope, formerly of Almont, MI, passed away at his home peacefully after his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born January 4, 1944 in Centerline, MI, to Norman and Gabriella (VanHaverbeck) Rottman. On July 25, 1964, he married Diane Farchone in Detroit, MI. Dale grew up in Sterling Township working at...

Jun 4, 2021

Tammy Shell, 49, of Gladwin, passed away at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born on January 11, 1972, the daughter of Arnold and Lesley (Hundley) Shell in Gladwin, MI. Tammy most enjoyed spending time with her grandson. She also enjoyed spending her days outside, going fishing and riding motorcycles.

She is survived by...

Jun 4, 2021

John Burke, 66, of Beaverton passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born November 27, 1954, the son of William and Hazel (Hoxey) Burke Jr. in Midland. John was a skilled farmer and an avid pilot. He enjoyed flight instructing and was a self-taught electric guitar player....

Jun 2, 2021

Vivian I. O’Bryne, 88, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  She was born on May 8, 1933, the daughter of Euell and Laura Collins in Manilla, Arkansas.  They migrated to Madison Heights, MI, after the Great Depression.

In Michigan, Vivian married Joseph Barber, and together they raised their 2 daughters.  Mid-life, Vivian relocated to...

May 30, 2021

William McKinley, 65, of Gladwin, passed away on May 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 11, 1955, the son of William and Beth Ann (Cooper) McKinley in Fenton, MI. William was employed at Millwrights Local 1102 and resided in Gladwin County for 19 years.

He will be missed by his children: Lynn (Kara)...

May 28, 2021

Sharon Kay Schoenhals, 77, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Ronald and Wilameta Perry in Midland. On April 13, 1996, she was united in marriage to Don Schoenhals in Prudenville. Together they were blessed with 25 wonderful years of...

May 28, 2021

Joseph T. McClellan, 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 2, 1948, the son of Stanley and Helen (Osgan) McClellan in Pontiac. After school, Joseph served his county in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united with marriage to Sharon Hiner on  December 31, 1981...

May 24, 2021

William Bryan II, 59, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. He was born July 11, 1961 the son of William and Frances (Baldwin) Bryan in Flint, MI. William was a proud United States Marine and a member of the American Legion. He was a truck driver for Gath Trucking,...

May 23, 2021

Frederick Donald Sisco born April 18th, 1941, passed away Sunday May 23rd 2021, at home with his family by his side. Husband to Barbara, and father to William, Joseph and Katy, he was a giving family man, and selfless volunteer.

Fred served as a two-time Grand Knight with the Gladwin Knights of Columbus - Council 5280. He...

May 21, 2021

Donald Glenn Gregg, born May 13, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2021.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Glenn R. and Dorothy L. (Clay) Gregg.  He Married Erviline Sylvia Shaffer December 30, 1968.  Then he married Ruby Fay Keys, February 28, 2001. Don proudly served his country in Korea...