Obituaries

Oct 27, 2018

Elsie Ann Mary Gorman, 55, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home from a lengthy illness surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was born in Oakwood Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on August 31, 1963, to the phenomenally, wonderful parents of Donald & Margaret (Aubin, Sharkschmidt) Gorman.

Elsie enjoyed her roles as...

Oct 24, 2018

Sarah “Sally” Abbotts, 88, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 1, 1929 the daughter of Arnold & Muriel (Johnstone) Stewart. On August 4, 1951 she married James Abbotts in Covington, Kentucky. They celebrated 51 wonderful years together before...

Oct 23, 2018

Patrick William Smith, 84, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Medilodge of Clare in Clare, Michigan on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 6, 1934 the son of Gerald & Hilah (Vorhees) Smith. He first married Marcia Conley and they together raised 4 wonderful children. She predeceased him, and then he married Pamela...

Oct 22, 2018

Lila Elaine Ritchie, 98, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehab on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born in Gladwin on January 18, 1920 the daughter of William & Margaret (Cuddie) Vanhorn. On May 20, 1939 she was united in marriage to Vern Ritchie in Gladwin. They celebrated 46 wonderful years together before he...

Oct 22, 2018

Joan L. Dulac, 85, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 3, 1933 the daughter of George & Dorothy (Hoffmann) Punches. On April 5, 1958 she was united in marriage to Louis Dulac in Saginaw. Joan was employed with Buena Vista High School as a Guidance Secretary when...

Oct 20, 2018

Lester Albert Raymer Jr., 79, of Gladwin, Michigan, formerly of Macomb Township and Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan following a long and courageous battle with Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia, surrounded by his loving wife, Wanda and family. He was born on March 28, 1939 to Lester Sr. and Jasprina...

Oct 18, 2018

Gerald T. Golda, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on June 30, 1942 the son of Stanley Sr. & Ann (Skrzyniarz) Golda. On February 8, 1964 he married his best friend, Jean Sandles in East Detroit, Michigan. He retired from the GM Research Labs at...

Oct 18, 2018

Jill F. Noyce, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born in Rogers City, Michigan on April 21, 1953 the daughter of Arthur & Alice (Corthals) McCready. On February 19, 1972 she married her true love, Dennis G. Noyce in Alpena, Michigan. Jill was a homemaker living in Gladwin County since...

Oct 14, 2018

Melvia Olive Durkee, 84, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1934, the daughter of Richmand & Grace (Mattis) Thomas in Edenville Michigan. On June 10, 1955, she was united in marriage to Leonard Durkee in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He preceded her...

Oct 9, 2018

Bernice Cornman, 95, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She was born in Midland, Michigan on February 22, 1923 the daughter of Rene & Annie (Sian) Vanneste. She married her husband, Barney Cornman in 1944 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He predeceased her in 1992. She was a homemaker living in Gladwin County...

Oct 8, 2018

Lela J. Hillier, 90, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away in Florida on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born in Nester Twp. in Roscommon County on February 22, 1928 the daughter of Wilber & Bessie (Blake) Good. On April 19, 1973 she was united in marriage to Wilbur Hillier in Clio, Michigan. They shared 31 wonderful years together before...

Oct 8, 2018

Ty A. Anderson, 67, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 4, 1951 the son of Arthur & Esther (Seipke) Anderson. On October 22, 1978 he married his true love, Cindy Sheehan in Wyoming. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and he worked at Homestead...

Oct 8, 2018

John Wayne “Johnny” Bills Jr., 41, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly in Roscommon County on Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born in Oscoda, Michigan on December 13, 1976 the son of John W. & Rita (Netmop) Bills Sr. Johnny had a love for music, he thoroughly enjoyed playing in a band with his guitar. He is survived...

Oct 5, 2018

Thomas Samuel Hoag, 66, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at his home on Friday, October 5, 2018.  He was born in Gladwin, Michigan on June 3, 1952 the son of Thomas & Jessie Ann (Whitfield) Hoag. On September 7, 1983 he was united in marriage to his true love, Joann Finney in Gladwin. Thomas hired in at Simpson Industries...

Oct 4, 2018

Robert M. Grove Sr., 63, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. He fought a short illness and was surrounded by his family to the end. He was born in Gladwin on September 29, 1955 the son of Aaron & Dorothy (Rogers) Grove, and he was a lifetime...

Sep 29, 2018

Rhoda Elaine Cripps, 90, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Gladwin Pines on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born in West Branch, Michigan on April 2, 1928 the daughter of Lloyd & Helena (Banks) Richmond. On June 15, 1946 she married her true love, Leo Cripps in Ubly, Michigan. They celebrated 70 wonderful years together before he...

Sep 26, 2018

Robert D. Killian, 65, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born in Gladwin, Michigan on June 9, 1953 the son of Arthur & Gladys (Anderson) Killian. On October 9, 1971 he married his true love, Kathy McCulloch in Beaverton. They shared 45 wonderful years together before she predeceased him...

Sep 25, 2018

Richard Lee Wyatt, 71, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 9, 1947 the son of Clare & Beverly (Cheeseman) Wyatt. On August 17, 1991 he married Jennifer S. Olson in St. Joseph, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Air...

Sep 25, 2018

Pauline Joyce Blades, 89, of Beaverton, Michigan was called home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was born in Midland, Michigan on January 15, 1929 the daughter of John & Grace Crowell. On October 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Shirley Blades in Beaverton. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and attended Beaverton Church of...

Sep 24, 2018

Kerry D. Posey, 68, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away in St. Louis, Michigan on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 10, 1950 the son of Grant & Leona (Schultz) Posey. Kerry married Janet Yager, who predeceased him in 2014. He was owner/operator of the Main Street Café in Beaverton and the Beaverton City...