Obituaries

Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI

Dayna M. Stone

Dayna M. Stone

Nov 13, 2018

Dayna M. Stone, 63, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on June 12, 1955, the daughter of Donald & Helen (Moldovan) Ellich in Warren, Michigan. On April 12, 1995, she was united in marriage to John Stone in Gladwin. Dayna was in her element when she was surrounded by people. She...

Jerry D. Falor

Jerry D. Falor

Nov 13, 2018

Jerry Duncan Falor, 77, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born in Eagle, Michigan on April 4, 1941 the son of Hank & Mabel (Bush) Falor. On August 31, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judy Ann Brokaw in Eagle, Michigan. They were married 51 years until she preceded him in...

Ronald A. Price

Ronald A. Price

Nov 3, 2018

Ronald Allen Price, 55 of Gladwin, Michigan, left this world on Saturday, November 3, 2018 fast and furious just like the way he lived his life. His biggest supporter and greatest accomplishment; his son Kyler was by his side. Even though Ron struggled in life the people who know him best will miss the compassion he showed to everyone young...

Walter W. Van Gieson

Walter W. Van Gieson

Nov 1, 2018

Walter Van Gieson, “ Van” to his family and friends, 90 passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2018 at his home. He was born and was raised in Brooklyn, NY to the late Walter Wilson Van Gieson Sr. &  Monna Van Gieson (Duckworth ). He married Esther Rodriguez on December 23, 1950 in Detroit, MI, she survives him.Surviving besides his...

Pauline Manifold

Pauline Manifold

Oct 29, 2018

Pauline Manifold, 79, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away at Brittany Manor in Midland, Michigan on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born in Ohio on September 30, 1939 the daughter of Ivan & Esther (Lehman) Dawley. She was owner of Glam ‘O Rae Hair Salon in Saginaw for many years. She had lived in Midland County since 2012, previously...

Elsie Gorman

Elsie Gorman

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...

Sarah "Sally" Abbotts

Sarah "Sally" Abbotts

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...

Patrick W. Smith

Patrick W. Smith

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...

Lila E. Ritchie

Lila E. Ritchie

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...

Joan L. Dulac

Joan L. Dulac

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...

Lester A. Raymer Jr.

Lester A. Raymer Jr.

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...

Gerald T. Golda

Gerald T. Golda

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...

Jill F. Noyce

Jill F. Noyce

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...

Melvia Olive Durkee

Melvia Olive Durkee

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...

Bernice Cornman

Bernice Cornman

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...

Lela J. Hillier

Lela J. Hillier

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...

Ty A. Anderson

Ty A. Anderson

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...

John "Johnny" Bills Jr.

John "Johnny" Bills Jr.

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...

Thomas S. Hoag

Thomas S. Hoag

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...

Robert M. Grove Sr.

Robert M. Grove Sr.

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...