Obituaries

Jul 1, 2019

Arthur Bender, 89, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1929, the son of Arthur P. & Renada (Nickademus) Bender in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. On April 10, 1954, he...

Jun 28, 2019

Jose M. Wyrembelski, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Friday June 28, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Health, Midland. She was born on August 18, 1937, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Bidoul, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was united in marriage with her true love Russell Wyrembelski on July 28, 1955, in Center Line, Michigan. They have lived in...

Jun 24, 2019

John Williams, 77, died on Monday, June 24, 2019, at his home in Beaverton, Michigan, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. John was born on January 8, 1942, in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan and later moved to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan  in 1963 when he was united in marriage to his wife...

Jun 24, 2019

Shirley Ann Bowers, 85, of Rapid City, Michigan, passed away at Green Acres Assisted Living Facility in Lowell, Michigan surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1933, the daughter of Arnold & Augusta (Schaaf) Anschuetz in East Tawas, Michigan. On May 8, 1954, she was united in marriage to Maynard...

Jun 23, 2019

Vernon C. Doty passed away at age 96 on June 23, 2019, at the Pines of Gladwin Nursing Home after a challenging past few weeks.

Vernon was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 4, 1922.  He was a decorated corporal in the United States Army and proudly served in the 422 nd Infantry Regiment, Alpha Company. ...

Jun 19, 2019

James D. Wiseman, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on December 18, 1942, the son of John & Evelyn (Blackwood) Wiseman, in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has lived in Gladwin since 2014, previously residing in Atlanta, Michigan. He was owner/ operator of D & J Construction...

Jun 16, 2019

James Arnold, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1942, the son of Howard & Gertrude (Jeppesen) Arnold in Flint, Michigan. On February 10, 1962, Jim married the love of his life, Marion Morgan. Together, they were the proud parent of five sons Chris...

Jun 15, 2019

Charles (Chuck) Donald McClure, 75, of Gladwin, Michigan, beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, suddenly passed on June 15, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1943, to Charles & Norma (Gutzmer) McClure in St. Charles, Michigan. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1961 and continued his education at Michigan State University, graduating with...

Jun 14, 2019

Betty Jo Maynard, 74, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1945, the daughter of Mallard & Mollie (Tackett) Caudill in Pike County, Kentucky.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved partner: Harold Comer Jr. Wonderful mother to 5 girls: Charin, Josette, Jeanette, Michelle...

Jun 11, 2019

Marguarite Y. Richards, 79, of Saint Charles, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born on June 21, 1939, the daughter of Nelson & Alma Reynolds in Saginaw, Michigan. She was united in marriage in May, 1959 to her true love William C. Richards. He preceded her in death in 2006. Together they spent many years...

Jun 10, 2019

David Pendley Jr., 74, of Coleman, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on March 4, 1945, the son of David Sr. & Lorene (Rogers) Pendley in Madisonville, Kentucky. On June 11, 2005, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Clark in Coleman. He was employed by Chrysler in...

Jun 9, 2019

Helen “Peg” Malenfant, 99, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Heavenly Homestead AFC. She was born on January 4, 1920, the daughter of Clyde & Martha (Schumacher) Moon in Saginaw, Michigan. On October 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to her true love, Richard Malenfant in Saginaw. He preceded her in death in...

Jun 7, 2019

Dorothea Evelyn Strong, 95, was welcomed in to Heaven on Friday, June 7, 2019.  Dorothy was born in Flint, Michigan, on January 8, 1924.  Her parents were Herbert and Florence Ostrander.  On April 18, 1942, she married Donald Strong.  Together they eventually built a home and a life for themselves and their four children in Gladwin.

Dorothy...

Jun 4, 2019

Della M. Podoley passed away on June 4, 2019 at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. She was born July 26, 1929, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of John & Lois Kelley. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Joseph M. Podoley. He preceded her in death In August of 1978. She has lived in...

May 26, 2019

Helen M. Neal, 95, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Brook Retirement in Gladwin. She was born on May 5, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Ambrose & Irene (Striet) Denomie. She was united in marriage to her true love James W. Neal on January 14, 1950, in Ohio. He preceded her...

May 24, 2019

Danny D. Wood Sr., 81, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May, 24, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1937 in Auburn Hills, MI. On May 21, 1960, he married his true love, Mary Capogna at St. Vincent Depaul Catholic Church in Pontiac. Danny was a mail carrier for 31...

May 18, 2019

Ruth G. Brown, 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on August 18, 1924, the daughter of John & Grace (Cochran) Loar in Clare County. She was united in marriage to her true love Herbert Brown in 1959 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 2000....

May 16, 2019

Malcolm Boulton, 72, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1946, the son of Alan & Evelyn (Salmon) Boulton in Fenton, MI. Malcolm worked as a mechanic for several bowling alleys in Genesee and Washtenaw Counties. After various stops, he continued his journey to Beaverton where he resided and worked...

May 16, 2019

Jeffrey Arthur Adamec, 38, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.  He was born on January 7, 1981, the beloved son of Arthur and Cynthia (Brinkman) Adamec in Midland.

Jeff was a graduate of Gladwin High School in 1999 and Aquinas...

May 12, 2019

Barbara J. Sischo, 86, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. She was born on May 13, 1932, the daughter of Ernest & Viola (Merkle) Cronk in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to her true love Jack Sischo on November 13, 1948, in Gladwin....