Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Richard Ellis
Jan 12, 2025
Richard (Dick) C. Ellis, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1946, the son of Roger and Aime (Lathrop) Ellis, in Vallejo, CA. On July 2, 1987, Richard married Joyce Black. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until her passing in 2020.
Richard was a proud veteran...
Margaret Flynn
Jan 8, 2025
Margaret A. (McKenna) Flynn, age 98, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1926, the daughter of John Francis and Anna Marie (Sullivan) McKenna, in Clare Co. On September 29, 1951, Margaret married the love of her life, Raymond P. Flynn. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories...
Neva Vaughn
Jan 1, 2025
Neva M. Vaughn, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1933, the daughter of William and Myrta (Allen) Cripps, in Gladwin. Neva was a dedicated employee at AC Spark Plug, where she was employed as an assembly worker for many years until her retirement.
Neva was crafty, often spending her time...
Barbara Hagenbaugh
Dec 23, 2024
Barbara L. Hagenbaugh, age 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 18, 1939, the daughter of Vern and Dorothy (Whitmer) Hale, in Gladwin. On August 15, 1959, Barbara married the love of her life, Donald, in Beaverton. They shared 65 years of love and cherished memories together.
Barbara had...
Donald Greaves
Dec 22, 2024
Donald Greaves, age 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1948, the son of Aaron and Violet (Huntley) Greaves, in Gladwin. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life, Penny Whitfield. Together, they shared 54 years filled with love and cherished memories until she preceded him in death...
Robert Dinkens
Dec 18, 2024
Robert Dinkens, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on July 21, 1957, the son of Bon Dale and Etta Mae (Brinsfield) Dinkens, in Flint. Robert was a dedicated and hardworking individual who owned and operated Dinkens Excavating for many years. He took great joy in passing down his knowledge and skills to...
David Dawson
Dec 18, 2024
David Bruce Dawson, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1957, the son of George and Lillian (Brennan) Dawson, in Flint. David was a hardworking employee at Newtech where he worked as a builder for many years. He married the love of his life, Krysteena Roberts and together they shared...
Rose Mary Myrick
Dec 15, 2024
Rose Mary Myrick, age 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1935, the daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Lewis) Karpinsky, in Wyoming, PA. She graduated from Wyoming Memorial High School and eventually pursued a career in Real Estate. Rose Mary owned and operated Oscoda Reality for 30 years. On February 02,...
Mary Virginia Evans
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Virginia “Ginny” Evans, age 95, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1929, the daughter of Gay and Bessie (Stuhr) Cohoon, in Flint. On May 29, 1948, she married the love of her life, Morris Evans. They found their forever home in Beaverton and shared many years of love and cherished...
Paul Shearer
Dec 11, 2024
Paul Edwin Shearer “Ed”, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1944, the son of John and Vera (Foor) Shearer, in Gladwin. Ed was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent many years as a Dairy Farmer. On June 5, 1964, Ed married the love of his life, Barbara Card,...
Arnold Bartlett
Dec 10, 2024
Arnold Ray Bartlett, age 96, of Gladwin passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska. Arnold was a dedicated employee of General Motors where he worked as a Template Maker for many years until his retirement. He married the love of his life, Virginia, and together they shared many years filled...
James Kauzlarich
Dec 7, 2024
James Francis Kauzlarich, age 66, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1958, the son of John and Leona (Tometich) Kauzlarich, in Detroit. In 1977, James graduated from Cousino High School in Warren, MI. James was a faithful devout Catholic who loved spending time in church.
James loved bingo, fish fries at the...
Michael Bierek
Dec 6, 2024
Michael A. Bierek, age 52, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1972, the son of Anthony and Kathleen (Tatro) Bierek, in Flint. Mike earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan in Flint and pursued a career in sales, excelling in multiple roles throughout his life.
Mike’s true passion was...
Laurie James
Dec 5, 2024
Laurie A. James, age 70, of Wayland, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1954, the daughter of Clair "Larry" Kellogg and Shirley Gilmore, in Saginaw. Laurie was employed as a Teacher's Aide at Beaverton Schools for over 20 years, until her retirement in 2015. Laurie was an avid crafter who found joy in...
Darlene Barnes
Dec 4, 2024
Darlene Mae Barnes, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1946, the daughter of Dennis and Neta (McPherson) Keely, in Flint. Darlene dedicated many years as a member of the production team at Buick Motor Engine Plant in Flint until her retirement. On July 3, 1970, she married Clare "Butch"...
Elden Coats
Dec 2, 2024
Elden H. Coats, age 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1939, the son of Harley and Ruth (Hanner) Coats, in Clare County. On September 12, 1964, Elden married the love of his life Dorothy Karolewski in Sanford. Together, they shared 60 years of love and cherished memories.
Elden was a dedicated...
Dawn West
Nov 30, 2024
Dawn West, age 66, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1958, the daughter of Grenvul “Buck” and Eleanor Southwell, in Mount Pleasant. Dawn worked as an ultrasound technician for many years, serving patients in both Clare and Gladwin. She liked making trips to the Upper Peninsula with her friends.
She is survived...
Stanley Davis
Nov 27, 2024
Stanley Willard Davis, age 84, of Beaverton, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on February 12, 1940, the son of Kenneth and Rose (Hooper) Davis, in Beaverton. On October 16, 1971, Stanley married the love of his life, Judy Zeimer. Together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until...
Frank Matynowski
Nov 27, 2024
Frank Matynowski, age 92, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1932, the son of Stanley and Clara (Sagert) Matynowski, in Detroit. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Office until his retirement in...
Richard Schwager
Nov 26, 2024
Richard W. Schwager, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1943, the son of Cyril “Dutch” and Gabrielle “Bertie” (Waskiewicz) Schwager, in Gladwin. Richard graduated from Gladwin High School and attended Ferris State College. He went on to work at Kirchman Brothers for many years. Richard moved to Gladwin, where...
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