Obituaries

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...

Sep 20, 2018

Gladys Roberta Stillwagon, 93, of West Branch, Michigan passed away at her home on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 27, 1924 the daughter of William & Sarah (Jones) Stuck. She first married Harry Dotson, who predeceased her, and then she married Floyd C. Stillwagon on July 27, 1983. He too predeceased her...

Sep 18, 2018

Myrna Joan Pritula, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born in Parry Sound, Sudbury, Ontario on January 18, 1942, the daughter of Carl & Mildred (Eden) Southbloom. She was a homemaker, and loved the outdoors, gardening and nature. She was very gifted in the kitchen and enjoyed baking and sharing her...

Sep 16, 2018

Anna M. Spencer, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was born on February 19, 1937, the daughter of George & Edith (Critchfield) McBurney in Normal, Illinois. On February 3, 1962, she was united in marriage to David Spencer in Sandusky, Michigan. She was employed by Gladwin Community Schools as a 5...

Sep 15, 2018

Patrick Daniel Plummer, 63, U.S. Veteran, of Beaverton, Michigan, left this life the early morning of September 15, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. He was born October 31, 1954 in Midland, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Irene (Thurston) Plummer. Surviving is his caregiver and son Jason Glenn as well as four...

Sep 15, 2018

Dr. Russel D. Warren, D.D.S, 56 of Beaverton, Michigan passed over on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on June 15, 1962, the son of Roger & Doris (Mills) Warren in Ionia, Michigan. Russel graduated from Ionia High School in 1980.  He graduated with a...

Sep 14, 2018

Jose J.R. Romero, 82, of Alger, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on August 11, 1936, the son of Jose E. & Vergena (Montoya) Romero in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jose proudly served his country for 21 years from 1955-1976. His first 2 years he served in the...

Sep 14, 2018

Carl W. Gillespie, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre. He was born on December 4, 1935, the son of James & Ruth (Yonker) Gillespie in Bay City, Michigan. On May 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Shirley Knaub in Bay City. Carl was owner/ operator...

Sep 13, 2018

Betty Oard, 90, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at the Medilodge of Clare. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Keen, New Hampshire. Betty was adopted by her Aunt Hazel & Uncle Stanley Rivers. On August 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Max Oard in Gladwin, Michigan. They were married 58...

Sep 11, 2018

Olan “Jerry” Yager, 87, of Gladwin, formerly of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1930, the son of Percy “Clare” & Margueritte (Burr) Yager in Beaverton. He was veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict. On October 25, 1951, he was united...

Sep 8, 2018

Margaret I. Kidd, 84, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She was born on January 7, 1934, the daughter of Donald & Edna (Watson) Turner in Pontiac, Michigan. On November 25, 1950, she was united in marriage to Charles Kidd in Davisburg, Michigan. They were married...

Aug 30, 2018

Jerry Westbeld, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland, Michigan. He was born on July 6, 1941, the son of Linus & Emma (Gabriel) Westbeld in Dayton, Ohio. On July 11, 1970, he was united in marriage to Gloria Winger in Dayton. He was semi-retired owner/ operator of Jerry Westbeld...

Aug 29, 2018

William Archie Yoder (Uncle Bill) passed away peacefully August 29, 2018 at the age of 97. He was surrounded by the love of his family. He resided in Albright Shores and Beaverton area for the last 50 years, previously he lived in Midland.

B ill was a World War II hero. He served courageously where...

Aug 29, 2018

Judith Anne Durbin, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born in Flint, Michigan on January 15, 1941 the daughter of Leo and Constance (Harwood) Schuba. She found her true love, and married Patrick Allen Durbin at St. Luke Catholic Church in Flint in 1959. She had lived in...

Aug 16, 2018

Kenneth “Butch” J. Heckman, 64, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on September 12, 1953 the son of Arnold & Mildred (Smith) Heckman. Butch was a quiet, simple man who liked to keep to himself. He was good with his hands and could fix...

Aug 11, 2018

Too perfect for this world, Heaven called home another angel, Zoey Orvis, infant daughter of Kole and Sidney (Reger) Orvis passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She came into this world on August 3, 2017 in Midland, Michigan and though her time here was brief, she blessed her parents with her sweet memory to cherish forever. She is...