Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Mary Jo Hillman (Kigar), 70, of Gladwin passed away from a heart attack on Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home. She was born on March 24, 1950, the daughter of Ethel and Donald Kigar in Gladwin. Born and raised in Gladwin, Mary Jo was a lifetime resident. Early in her career, she was employed by the Gladwin Nursing...

Oct 31, 2020

Karen J. Dombecki, 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born on March 29, 1942, the daughter of Earl and Murial (Kurie) Lee in Detroit. On October 1, 1982, she was united in marriage to Thomas Dombecki in Clinton Twp. They shared many wonderful years together, and in 2016, moved to Gladwin, previously residing...

Oct 29, 2020

Carole Randle was flown into Heaven, Thursday, October 29, surrounded by family. She was born March 15, 1948, to Bernise and Ruth Moore. In 1970, she married Donald Randle, her best friend for life. She was a proud graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in education. Carole was employed by the Department of Social Services in Midland...

Oct 29, 2020

Betty Bylo, 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

She leaves behind her husband Craig Bylo.

Betty Jean Schoder Bylo was a loving mother of 5 children. James Barko, Mary (Barko) Jenkins, Brenda (Barko) Christ, Edward Barko (deceased) and Lori (Barko) Hill. She also leaves behind a step-daughter Kim Bylo.

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Oct 27, 2020

Claude W. Stiller Jr., 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on October 27, 1940, the son of Claude Sr. and Josephine (Padgett) Stiller in Ludington. Claude was united in marriage to his true love Dorothy (Gaston) Randall in July of 1986. They have been blessed with 34...

Oct 26, 2020

Kenneth Hein, 71, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born on December 4, 1948, the son of Walter and Irene (Wrobel) Hein in Detroit. Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired truck driver, who loved his job, and the adventures that came with it. After retirement, he moved...

Oct 24, 2020

Andrea R. Burgess, 43, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, October 24 th , 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center- Midland. She was born on February 9 th , 1977, the daughter of Jack and Rose Richards in West Branch, MI. She was united in marriage to Charles Burgess and they shared many wonderful memories together.

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Oct 24, 2020

Rickey J. McCoy, 57, of Beaverton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020 after his long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born the son of William & Betty (Steinbauer) McCoy on November 12, 1962, in Saginaw. On May 18, 1985, he was united in marriage to Aileen Vermeesch his true love of his...

Oct 21, 2020

Dominic Obregon, 32, of Harrison, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1988, the son of Joseph Obregon and Cheri Pray in Lansing, Michigan. Dominic loved fishing, golfing, and working With electronics.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother: Cheri Pray of Harrison; daughters: Jesse and Savanna Obregon; sister:...

Oct 21, 2020

Norman Henry Meyer

Norman Henry Meyer, 83, formerly of Saginaw and Gladwin, passed away on October 21, 2020, at We Care Assisted Living Center in Owosso. Norm was born March 31, 1937, to Henry and Lydia (Dorn) Meyer in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1955 and spent his early years...

Oct 19, 2020

Judy Nixon, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on May 19, 1949, the daughter of Homer & Evelyn (Denham) Johnson in Pontiac. She was united in marriage to her true love Larry Nixon. Judy was employed as a window clerk for many years for the United States Post...

Oct 18, 2020

Doris E. Lower, 98, of Gladwin, passed away at the St. Helen Horizon Senior Living Center on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Doris was born on January 12, 1922, in Gladwin, the daughter of Horace C. & Ada G. (Knowlton) Stickney.

On April 18, 1944, she married the love of her life, Herman Duane Lower in Gladwin. After...

Oct 12, 2020

Bobbie L. Wade, 90, of Bentley, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1930, the son of William & Mamie Wade in Cabin Creek, West Virginia. On February 18, 1950, Bobbie was united in marriage to his true love Lydiabelle Gary in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 2002. He was employed...

Oct 9, 2020

Jimmie (Jim) Quick, 78, of Beaverton, formerly of Ortonville, passed away on October 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 8, 1942, in Goodrich, and raised the son of Iva Quick. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Williams. He was a machine builder for many years and also a member...

Oct 8, 2020

April Nettleton, 50, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born on August 13, 1970, the daughter of Ron and Ella Nettleton in Gladwin. April enjoyed reading, cross-stitching, and loved her cats.

She is survived by her children: Amy Nettleton and Brandon Plude; father: Ron Nettleton; siblings: Ron Nettleton, Tammy (Dan) Arnold, and...

Oct 7, 2020

Herbert Mathis Sr., 70, of Gladwin, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He was born in Saginaw on December 15, 1949, and raised the son of Donald & Mildred (Wiltse) Nash. Herb was employed as a pipe-fitter for Local 85 and retired after 40 years of service. On July 12,...

Oct 5, 2020

Duane Worden Sr., 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 5 th , 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Midland. He was born on December 13 th , 1933, the son of Earl and Marie Worden in Pontiac, MI. On February 2 nd , 1952, he was united in marriage to his true love Lucille Taylor. She proceeded him...

Oct 4, 2020

Joy Bissonette, 76, of Gladwin, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was born on December 1, 1943, the daughter of Arthur & Elsie (Frank) Norton in Omer. She was united in marriage to her true love Robert Bissonette on May 9, 1964, in Au Gres. She was a homemaker and was a truly devoted wife,...

Oct 2, 2020

Kristie Lechner, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born on September 27, 1953, the daughter of Merle & Virginia (Winter) Middleton in Flint. On January 25, 1975, she was united in marriage to her true love Lynn “Saus” Lechner in West Branch. He preceded her in...

Oct 2, 2020

Joyce P. Ellis, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on July 30, 1949, the daughter of John & Anna (Kraft) Black. She was united in marriage to her true love Richard Ellis. They were blessed with many wonderful years together. She was employed for the Buyer's Guide in...