Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
Rhoda E. Cripps
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...
Robert D. Killian
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...
Richard L. Wyatt
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...
Pauline J. Blades
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...
Kerry D. Posey
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...
Gladys R. Stillwagon
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...
Myrna J. Pritula
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...
Anna Spencer
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...
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