Obituaries

Oct 12, 2019

Wilbur Paul, 96, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Medilodge of Midland. He was born on March 28, 1923, the son of Oscar & Theodora (Wilbur) Paul in Detroit. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during World War ll in the South Pacific Theater. At the age of...

Oct 8, 2019

Leonard (Leo) DiVenere, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. He was born on October 5, 1934, the son of Nicola & Annunziata DiVenere in Bari, Italy. At the age of 5, Leo and his family sailed across the Atlantic and settled in Detroit. On September 10, 1956, he was united...

Oct 7, 2019

Archie David Wickham Sr., 84, of Hope, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born September 10, 1935 to Archie A. and Audrey (Sharp) Wickham of Beaverton, MI. On March 6, 1954, he was united in marriage to his true love Ruth Shannon in Richfield. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2019. He was employed...

Oct 7, 2019

Robert Stier, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at his home.  He was born November 29, 1953, the son of James and Patricia (McAdoo) Stier in Detroit.  Robert was an Engineer and worked for several Tool & Die shops throughout Michigan until he retired.  He married Patricia Schwach on June 22, 1972 in Warren,...

Oct 5, 2019

Carolyn D. Barnett, 58 of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Mid Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, after a hard-fought battle. She was born on February 20, 1961 the daughter of Edward and Leona (Childers) Brewer in Pontiac.  Carolyn was united in marriage to Dan Barnett on July 2, 1988 in Walled Lake, Michigan.  She...

Sep 29, 2019

Dale Vincent Dye, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on March 24, 1931, the son of Paul & Josephine (Messersmidt) Dye in Wichita, Kansas. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. He was retired after...

Sep 29, 2019

Raymond Paul Bebo, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehab Centre. He was born on June 23, 1929, in Marquette, County the son of Joseph & Dora (Lavalley) Bebo. He attended St. John’s Catholic School in Marquette.  On October 22, 1949, he was united in marriage to Eva Vickers from...

Sep 27, 2019

Jean M. Logan, 95, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on October 10, 1923, the daughter of Ernest & Theresa (Pomella) McKenzie in Minden City. On January 31, 1948, she was united in marriage to her true love James Logan in Detroit. He preceded her in death...

Sep 23, 2019

Eugene Ray “Bo” Miller, 58, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 2, 1961, the son of Eugene & Doris Miller in Flint. On July 5, 1980, he married Linda Most in Gladwin. He was a subcontractor who worked throughout Gladwin County. Bo...

Sep 22, 2019

Wilma Willis, 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Health, Clare. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Gladwin. She is survived by her friends: Donna Cassidy, Lahoma Frantz & Julie Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Jim Hoggard on Thursday, September 26,...

Sep 15, 2019

Gerald “Nut-C” Norgren, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on May 31, 1943, the son of Albert & Florence Norgren in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed for General Motors and after retirement moved to Secord Lake in Gladwin. He was a member of the Secord Lake Eagles...

Sep 15, 2019

Josephine H. Wyatt  (Jo) 79, of Clare, Michigan passed on September 15, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Josephine has lived in Clare the last 8 years previously residing in Beaverton.  She married Donald G. Wyatt on November 25, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan.  He preceded her in death in 2002.   Josephine is survived by...

Sep 11, 2019

Michael Alan Donagan, 66, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Gladwin. He was born on May 26, 1953, the son of Donald & June (Trewern) Donagan in Detroit. On October 26, 1974, he was united in marriage to his true love Lynda Shaver. He was a member of Christ the King...

Sep 9, 2019

Ronald David McDonald, 75, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Saginaw Covenant Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1943, the son of Francis & Bernice (Millard) McDonald in Redford. He was a veteran of the United States Army and National Guard, proudly serving his country during Vietnam Era. On December 8, 1973, he...

Sep 5, 2019

Elizabeth A. Cuddie, 81, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at The Brook of Gladwin. She was born on January 1, 1938, the daughter of George & Margaret (Coutcher) Wentworth in Clare. On September 5, 1959, she was united in marriage to her true love Lawrence Cuddie in Clare. She was...

Sep 2, 2019

Albert “Zeke” Vorachek, 86, of Gladwin, went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 30, 1932, the son of Thomas & Florence (LaFreniere) Vorachek, in Hafford, Saskatchewan. At the age of 3, his family moved and settled in Flint, Michigan. There he met and...

Aug 31, 2019

LaQuantis (Bud) Lamarr Collins, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. He was born on October 2, 1937, in Manilla, Arkansas.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents: Euell Commodore Collins & Laura Glenora (Vasbinder) Collins. Bud's parents, Euell & Laura migrated their family from Arkansas after...

Aug 31, 2019

Michelle (Flanagan) Brilla, 48, of Gladwin, (formerly of Westland), passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 5, 1970, the daughter of Michael & Judith (Gates) Flanagan in Wayne. Michelle was admired by all who knew her. She was everyone’s second mother. Always taking people in, her passion in life was being...

Aug 31, 2019

William V. Mead Jr., 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 1, 1934, the son of William Sr. & Evelyn (Preston) Mead in Roscommon. On September 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to his true love Patricia Treat in Roscommon. She preceded him in death...

Aug 31, 2019

Howard L. Smith, 76, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, August 31, 2019.  He was born on August 30, 1943, the son of Charles & Pauline (Otey) Smith in Gladwin.  He graduated from Gladwin High School in  the Class of 1961. After high school he continued his education and obtained an...