Obituaries

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...

Dec 17, 2020

Lucas Cady, 40, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1980, the son of David and Lynn (Hill) Cady. Lucas has lived in Gladwin his entire life and was employed at Wolfe Custom Homes. He previously helped his dad for many years run Cady Construction. Lucas loved hunting and golf, and was...

Dec 17, 2020

Archie Sampson, 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1935, the son of Albert and Nellie (Kern) Sampson in Gladwin. Archie was united in marriage to Patricia Hobbs on November 24, 1956 in Gladwin. She proceeded him in death in 2015. Archie has been a resident of Gladwin County his whole...

Dec 16, 2020

Harvey Peter Olsen, 77, of Beaverton, MI., previously from Royal Oak, passed away December 16, 2020.  He was born on December 29, 1942, the son of Henry & Harriett Olsen in Detroit.  On Oct 19, 1980 he was united in marriage to Jovita Barber in Royal Oak.  Together they shared 40 years of marriage.

Harvey was the...

Dec 16, 2020

William "Bill" Abbott, 60, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on May 26, 1959, the son of Wes and Dorothy (Cooper) Abbott. Bill was united in marriage to his true love Tina Davis on September 11, 1982, and together have shared many wonderful years together. Bill was employed for...

Dec 15, 2020

Richard Bartsch, 85, of Harrison, passed away on December 15, 2020, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on August 3, 1935, the son of Hugo and Alma (Schwab) Bartsch in Pontiac. On September 1, 1954, he was united in marriage to his true love Anne Mae Danic in Redford. They were blessed with 63 years of...

Dec 13, 2020

Bernard “Bunk” Eagleson, 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1929, the son of Eldo and Gladys (Koontz) Eagleson in Flint. Bernard was united in marriage to Joyce Myers on January 6, 1951. She proceeded him in death on April 11, 2020. Bernard was employed at Wolverine Camper and was...

Dec 13, 2020

Andrea McDaniels, 41, of Gladwin, passed away on December 13, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1979, the daughter of Richard and Lori (Windle) McDaniels in Flint.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; Helen and Danny Oles of Gladwin and Lake, her mother; Lori McDaniels of Gladwin, her significant other; Joseph Oles of Gaines,...

Dec 13, 2020

Virginia Ashley, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1944, the daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Long) Brownell in Midland.

Left to cherish her memory are her 2 daughters; Amy Harpster of Au Gres and Donna Lawson of Gladwin. She was also blessed with 9 grandchildren and 9...

Dec 11, 2020

Blanche E. Lee, 96, of Gladwin, passed away on December 11, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on May 11, 1924, the daughter of Howard and Marion Gedney in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee and together raised 3 children. Blanche loved camping and attending blue grass festivals.

Left to...

Dec 8, 2020

Deanne J. Blockno, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She as born on October 19, 1963, the daughter of John and Betty Lou Gagne in Wayne. She has lived in Gladwin for the past 7 years previously residing in Clarkston. Deanne was a member of AARP.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother: John Gagne of...

Dec 7, 2020

Karen A. Smith, 71, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on December 7, 2020 in Gladwin.  She was born on August 15, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Everett & Katherine (Sibert) Smith.  She has resided in Gladwin County for the last 20 years.

She is survived by her daughter: Gidget (John) Roberts of Plainsfield, Indiana, and grandchildren: Max...

Dec 3, 2020

Michael David Fritz, 71, of Gladwin, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1949, the son of Michael and Eugenia (Slizewski) Fritz in Detroit. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was previously employed for Chrysler residing in Sterling Heights before moving to Gladwin.

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Dec 2, 2020

Thomas James “Jim” Mathews, 81 of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at home December 2 nd , 2020.

Jim proudly served his community for over 50 years as a Firefighter and First Responder for the Beaverton Area Fire Department. He was an avid bowler for many years and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Jim, a...

Dec 2, 2020

Grover Sherlock, 53, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1967, the son of John and Mary Ellen (Bushong) Sherlock in Midland. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Grover was a avid outdoorsman. He lived to hunt and fish, and share all of his stories with...