Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Jennie J. Howey, 89, of Schertz, Texas, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on January 15, 2021, at Edenhill Community in Texas. She was born on July 20, 1931, the daughter of Waldo and Laura (Hayward) Kelley in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to her true love Charles Howey on April 25, 1949, in Flint. He preceded her in death...

Jan 13, 2021

Linda Caldwell, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 13, 1949, the daughter of Donald and Wilma (Brewer) Caldwell in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Linda loved teaching health in Wisconsin and at Ogemaw High School in West Branch. She...

Jan 12, 2021

Estelle Strick, 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Brittany Manor, Midland. She was born on November 13, 1933, the daughter of Anthony and Emily (Polheber) Witkowski in Detroit. Estelle loved to crochet, play cards, and do puzzles. She was very active attending bingo and finding all the good fish fry's. She has lived in...

Jan 10, 2021

Cecile Jane Federspiel, 90, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Saginaw Covenant Hospital. She was born on November 16, 1930, the daughter of Moxey and Wilhelmia (Schmidtling) Sandow in Newberry. On August 10, 1946, she was united in marriage to Victor Federspiel in Newberry. They were married 50 years until he preceded her in death...

Jan 5, 2021

Joseph Milosic, 65, of Clarkston, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born on August 30, 1955, the son of Michael and Anna (Gasparovich) Milosic in Detroit. He was united in marriage to Elaine Wedemire on August 28, 1982 in Clarkston. Joseph was an associate pastor at Mt. Zion in...

Jan 5, 2021

Edward Alan “Chip” Ostrand, 56, passed away following a lengthy battle with diabetes on January 5, 2021, He was born on August 12, 1964, the son of Wayne and Dorothy (Norton) in Pontiac. Chip was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country from 1982-1986. He moved to Secord Lake in 2015, and was...

Jan 4, 2021

John W. Crippen, 60, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born on August 23, 1960, the son of John A. and Phyllis M. (Hyatt) Crippen in Midland. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed as a carpenter for most of his...

Jan 4, 2021

Kenneth Marcum Sr., 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on August 21, 1932, the son of Stanley and Bertha (Williams) Marcum in Springfield, OH. He was united in marriage to his true love Mary Gould on May 25, 1990 in Toledo, OH. Kenneth was a retired...

Jan 1, 2021

Sheila Rose Thom, 69, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Centre. She was born the daughter of Elden and Darlene Struble on February 19, 1951, in Flint. She was united in marriage to Bernard Thom on May 22, 1981, they shared 34 years of marriage until preceded her in death in...

Dec 30, 2020

Betty Stansfield, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on April 1, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Marie (Skellenger) Bridges in Flint. On July 16, 1966, she was united in marriage to her true love John Stansfield in Montrose. They shared 51 wonderful years of marriage...

Dec 29, 2020

Edwin Simsack, 84, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Community. He was born on July 16, 1936, the son of Joseph and Stella (Kososki) Szymczak. On July 21 1956,  he was united in marriage to his true love Ann Trumble in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 2011. Edwin was...

Dec 28, 2020

Kimberly "Kim" Brubaker, 61, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on July 1, 1959, the daughter of Al and Judy (Grandsen) Davis in Midland. On October 13, 1979, she was united in marriage to the love of her life Gregory Brubaker in Beaverton. They shared 37 years of...

Dec 27, 2020

Donald C. Potter, 85, of Gladwin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He died peacefully at home with family present. He was born on October 22, 1935, the son of Carl and Helen (Segelken) Potter in Baltimore, Maryland.  At the age of 15, he placed his faith in Jesus Christ, a decision that changed...

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Allen, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan, formerly of Flint, MI passed away on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1955, the daughter of Henry and Marion (Bancroft) Keil in Flint. She was united in marriage to Wayne Allen on June 30, 1973 in Flint. Mary is well known for her wonderful smile that...

Dec 22, 2020

Betty Spillers, 88, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born on October 6, 1932, the daughter of Lewis and Blanche (Worth) Ockerman in Gladwin.  On August 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to her true love Harold “Dick” Spillers in Gladwin.

Left to cherish her memory are her son: Harold...

Dec 21, 2020

Ona Budd, 81, of Clare formerly of Beaverton, began her eternal life on Monday morning, December 21, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Clare. She was born January 23, 1939, the daughter of John Sr and Etta-Mae (Carpenter) Pardee at the family’s home in Merritt Michigan. Ona was one of seven children. She was united in marriage to the...

Dec 19, 2020

Ruth McDonald, 96, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2020. She was born on August 25, 1924, the daughter of James and Rosetta (Reese) Heichel in Snowshoe, PA. Ruth was united in marriage to Don McDonald on November 19, 1947. He proceeded her in death in 2012. Ruth was part owner/builder of Spring Lake...

Dec 18, 2020

Arthur "Art" Good, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at McLaren- Bay Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1953, the son of George and Bertha (Mansfield) Good in Roscommon County. He was a logger for most of his working life. Art was a car enthusiast and loved attending car shows, and showing off his...

Dec 18, 2020

Ebangelina “Angie” Salazar, went home to our Heavenly Father on December 18, 2020 at age 76.  She was born on July 7, 1944 in Ionia, Michigan to Louis & Sara (Aguirre) Pierce.  While she lived in Texas she worked as an LPN for many years. Angie was united in marriage to Oscar Salazar in 1991. He preceded her in...

Dec 18, 2020

Dennis Wirt Sr. of Gladwin, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1953, the son of Henry and Florence "Byrdina" (Hodges) Wirt in Reed City. Dennis was united in marriage to Polly Cross on November 20, 1976 in Evart. Dennis has been a resident of Gladwin County his whole...