Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Janice Grzegorzewski, 66, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn, MI. Born on May 24, 1953, the daughter of Theodor & Erna (Fitzgerald) Achatz. On September 20, 1985, she married her true love Bruce Grzegorzewski in Warren, MI. She moved to Gladwin in 2007. Janice’s careers were as...

Jul 10, 2019

Geraldine L. Roberson, 86, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on July 10, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 4, 1933, the daughter of Albert & Pearl (Ellsworth) Schoals in Midland. On June 18, 1949, she was united in marriage to Edward Smith in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1987. She enjoyed a successful career...

Jul 9, 2019

Donna Lee Matthews, 87, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on August 11, 1931, the daughter of Stanley & Gertrude (Hetherington) Breault in Gladwin. On June 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Matthews. He preceded her in death...

Jul 9, 2019

Carolyn Hope Kareus, 85, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  Carolyn was born on July 1, 1934, the daughter of William & Carrie (Bodie) Southwell in Gladwin, Michigan.  After graduating High School she continued her education receiving her bachelor’s in education from Central Michigan University and her master’s in education from Michigan State University. On...

Jul 2, 2019

Pierce "Pete" Hock, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 29, 1937, the son of Loring & Alice (Mitchell) Hock in Midland. On November 24, 1973, he was united in marriage to his true love Sonjia Ritchie. He was employed as a Millwright for Dow Chemical for...

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...