Obituaries

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...

Aug 25, 2019

Christopher Wittbrodt, 46, of Rhodes, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1973, the son of James & Mary (Nash) Wittbrodt in Bay City. Chris held many jobs over the years, but always managed to take care of the homestead. He loved to garden and especially enjoyed fishing. He...

Aug 23, 2019

Roger L. Williams, 55, of Alger, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home. He was born the son of Daryl Sr. & Lorraine (Vincent) Williams on September 11, 1963, in Pontiac. He was employed as a machinist in the auto industry. He has lived in Gladwin County since 1995, previously residing in Pontiac. He...

Aug 21, 2019

Frances A. Ferrell, 94, of Gladwin, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born in Beaverton on February 11, 1925, the daughter of Floyd and Arwilda (White) Hall. On February 21, 1943, she was united in marriage to her true love, Charles (Dick) Ferrell in Gladwin. They were married for 70...

Aug 19, 2019

David E. Bennett, 69, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on July 7, 1950, the son of Edward & Violet (Swarvar) Bennett in Muskegon. On May 17, 1980, he was united in marriage to his true love Chris King in Beaverton. Dave graduated from Coleman High School...

Aug 19, 2019

Darwin E. "Butch" Tubbs Sr., 74, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August, 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 18, 1944, the son of Merton & Winifred (Cole) Tubbs in Alma. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On November 27, 1965, he was united in...

Aug 17, 2019

Harold Spillers, 92, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at The Brook of Gladwin. He was born on November 3, 1926, the son of Forest & Hazel (Grosephend) Spillers in Flint, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country in Germany during World War II.  On August 5, 1950,...

Aug 13, 2019

Karen Todd, 63, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 29, 1955, the daughter of Bob & Elsie McKee in River Rouge. On March 9, 1979, she was united in marriage to her true love James Todd in Warren. She has lived in...

Aug 12, 2019

Maude Daniels, 93, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on August 12, 2019 in Gladwin. She was born the daughter of William & Polly (Webster) Moore on November 11, 1925 in Detroit. She was united in marriage to Frederick Alcorn on March 3, 1956. He preceded her in death in 1969.  She then married Benjamin Daniels in September of 1970. ...