Obituaries

Mar 29, 2021

James Fassett, 36, found peace Monday, March 29.

James was a man who wanted a quiet, simple life making something out of nothing. He was most at home deep in the woods, particularly “The 40.” He was a maker who loved to work with his hands, creating new inventions out of scrap parts or wildcrafting a cabin...

Mar 26, 2021

Walter J. Sypniewski Jr., age 77, of Gladwin, formerly of Detroit, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. He was the beloved husband of his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (Polcyn), and father to three daughters, Janet (Steve) Garber of Davisburg, Lynn Marie Walker of West Branch, and Amy (Brian) Sauerhage of San Diego, CA.  He was a proud papa...

Mar 25, 2021

David M. Nowak, 63, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1957, the son of  Walter S. and Marian (Trepkowski) Nowak in Saginaw. On December 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to JacLynn Baase, she preceded him in death in 1992. He was blessed again and on June 23, 1995,...

Mar 23, 2021

Charles "Wayne" Carbeno, 73, of Coleman, passed away on March 23, 2021, peacefully at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on May 13, 1947, the son of Wayne and Marion (Gooden) Carbeno in Gladwin. On August 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to his true love Maxine Hund in Beaverton. He was employed for Brown Machine...

Mar 22, 2021

William Schafer, 74, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born on December 14, 1946, the son of Howard and Evelyn (Murray) Schafer in Detroit.

Left to cherish his memory is brother: John Schafer of Gladwin, and sisters: Darlene Lynn and Ann Marie of Florida.

Proceeding him in death is...

Mar 20, 2021

Bonita Etcher, 61, of Beaverton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March, 20, 2021. She was born on June 9, 1959, the daughter of Henderson and Bonnie (Morgan) Box in Pontiac, MI. On January 26, 1979, she was united in marriage to David Etcher. They cherished 43 years of marriage together. Her hobbies included crafts, attending church, and spoiling her...

Mar 18, 2021

Arthur "Art" Morin, 72, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2021. He was born on March 17, 1949, the son of Euclid and Marie Morin. Art was untied in marriage to his true love, Joan, on May 1, 1987. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country during the Vietnam Era. Art...

Mar 16, 2021

Anthony Ballard, 28, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on Febraury 1, 1993, the son of Dennis and Deborah (Berra) Ballard in Detroit. He graduated from Gladwin High School in the class of 2012. Anthony held various jobs over the years, most recently as a laborer for a manufacturing company....

Mar 13, 2021

Sandra Wilkinson, 78, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on December 24, 1942, the daughter of Herbert and Virginia (Shelman) Schriber in Livonia. On August 19, 1961, she was united in marriage to John Wilkinson in Redford. Sandra has lived in Gladwin County since 1982 and previously residing...

Mar 11, 2021

William “Bill” Doan, 55, of West Branch, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born to Mary (Atherton) Crook on October 3, 1965, in Cass City, MI. He was a proud veteran in the United States Army serving in the 18 th Airborne Corps. He was employed as the Roscommon District Supervisor for the State...

Mar 7, 2021

Lloyd Barnes, 81 of Gladwin passed away on March 7, 2021. Lloyd was born March 19, 1939 the son of Robert and Bernice (Louthan) Barnes in Gladwin. On November 1, 1969 Lloyd was united in marriage to the love of his life Patricia, she preceded him in death in 2013. Lloyd was a proud member of the Community of...

Mar 7, 2021

Edward A. Zieroff, 73, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Beaverton.  He was born in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Joseph & Eva (Miller) Zieroff on June 9, 1947.  He worked in maintenance for a bakery out of Saginaw.  He married Dorothy Anderson on May 9, 1970 in Hemlock.  She preceded him in death...

Mar 6, 2021

Evelyn Combs, 94, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on August 14, 1926, the daughter of Jacob and Marcella (Leistmeister) Goehring in Detroit. On June 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to the love of her life Clifford Combs. He preceded her in death in 1999. Evelyn has...

Mar 3, 2021

Donna Wolfe, 86, of Beaverton passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1934, in Detroit, the daughter of Michael and Catherine Crivac. On June 6, 1953, she was united in marriage to Keith Wolfe in Gladwin. They cherished 67 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted member of...

Mar 2, 2021

Ryan James Bentley, 26, of Beaverton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1994, the son of Murray and Amy Bentley in Clare. Ryan was a lifelong resident of Gladwin County. His lifelong passions were hunting and fishing. Ryan cherished spending time with his friends and family. He...

Feb 26, 2021

Kathryn Pierotti, 93, of Gladwin passed away the Horizon Senior Living Center on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born on May 12, 1927, the daughter of Edward and Leola (Schmiedeknecht) Racette in Flint. She was united in marriage to Neil Ruf in 1945, he proceeded her in death in 1956. She then was united in marriage to Marshall...

Feb 25, 2021

Marie E. Zettel, 89, of Gladwin passed away Thursday, February 25 th after a brief illness at the Horizon Senior Living facility.  She was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed. Marie was born January 16, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and Estelle (Angers) Courneya in Standish.  The Courneya family later moved to Gladwin where Ernest opened the...

Feb 25, 2021

Lester Corlew, 86, of Gladwin passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born March 15, 1934, the son of Julius and Nellie (Combs) Corlew in Gladwin. Lester was united in marriage to JoAnn Tobias on April 11, 1953 in Flint. She proceeded him in death in 2009. Lester was employed at General Motors-Buick for over 30 years....

Feb 24, 2021

Bonny “Lorrie” Overholt, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1959, the daughter of Noel and Donna (Tucker) Overholt. She was employed at the Arnold Center in Gladwin.

Lorrie had lived at the Smith Adult Foster Care Home for many years. Left to cherish...

Feb 22, 2021

Thomas W. Hindman Sr., 75, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away February 22, 2021. He was born March 25, 1945 to Thomas and Dorothy (Juneac) Hindman in Gladwin. On August 23, 1968 he married Bonnie Hupp in Gladwin.  She preceded him in death in 2002. Tom, then, married Valerie Cogswell August 29, 2015 also in Gladwin. Tom was very active...