Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Sondra Stillwagon
Apr 19, 2025
Sondra Joy Stillwagon, age 85, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a short illness. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 18, 1939, the daughter of Russell and Eunice Doramae (Couturier) Crowl Sr.
On September 10, 1956, she married her best friend Samuel Earl Stillwagon in Coleman,...
Louis Freeman
Apr 18, 2025
Louis Eugene Freeman, age 79, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Louis was born on August 2, 1945, to Eugene Freeman Jr. and Irene (Murphy) Freeman, joining older sister Arlene.
Louis loved life on the family farm, enjoying the animals. He attended the Beaverton School System as a youth. Louis started his life career in 1968 at Robinson...
David Griswold
Apr 16, 2025
David Griswold, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16 2025. He was born on July 30, 1952, the son of Eveleth and Helen (Kemp) Griswold. Throughout his life, David worked as a Handyman for many years until his retirement. David had a passion for country music. He loved playing his guitar and singing and was even a...
Alan Swanton
Apr 15, 2025
Alan Leon Swanton, 69, passed away on April 15, 2025, in Gladwin, Michigan. He was born February 15, 1956, the son of Richard and Shirley (Longstreth) Swanton, in Clare. On August 30, 2012, he married Anita Pitcher, and together they shared 13 years of love and cherished memories. Alan often spent his time fishing and tinkering, he was always working...
Dennis Curci
Apr 13, 2025
Dennis Joseph Curci, age 75, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1949, the son of Joseph and Sally (Brennan) Curci, in Norwalk, Connecticut. On October 23, 1985, Dennis married the love of his life, Dorothy Ann Babits. Together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Dennis was a...
Sharon Cay
Apr 13, 2025
Sharon Cay, age 66, of Coleman, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1958, the daughter of James and Alice (James) Bluntschly, in Bay City. On June 12, 2015, Sharon married James Cay, and together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Sharon loved canning, gardening, and playing the piano. She...
Michael Spear
Apr 12, 2025
Michael Elbert Spear, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1943, the son of Herbert and Jeanne (Kelley) Spear, in Detroit. Michael was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he went on to work as a Hi-lo Driver for Detroit Diesel for many years until...
Edna Buzzell
Apr 12, 2025
Edna Marie Buzzell, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Erma (Kobel) Bodnar, in Gladwin. On September 16, 1976, Edna married the love of her life, Stanley Buzzell. Together, they celebrated almost 49 years filled with love and cherished memories. Throughout her life, Edna...
Russell Mathis
Apr 8, 2025
Russell Mathis, age 65, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1959, the son of Willie and Maryanne (Mercier) Mathis, in Savannah, GA. Russell was employed as a Quality Engineer for many years. On March 11, 2000, he married Lori Bacheller, and together they shared 25 years filled with love and cherished...
James Sulzmann
Apr 4, 2025
James Edward Sulzmann, age 39, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1985, the son of James and Cynthia (Marks) Sulzmann, in Flint.
James was a man of many interests and endless curiosity. He had a true passion for working with his hands—whether it was cars, motors, motorcycles, or anything mechanical, he...
Frederick Schoenberg
Apr 2, 2025
Frederick Donald Schoenberg Sr., age 88, of Avon, Indiana, formerly of Gladwin and Prescott, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1936, the son of Arthur and Elsie (Ploetz) Schoenberg, in Richmond, MI. On May 18, 1957, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann Brassinger. Together, they shared 64 years of love,...
Ronald Allen
Mar 31, 2025
Ronald M. Allen, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1943, the son of John and Marie (Metras) Allen, in Saginaw. Ronald received his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan Technological University and went on to further his career as an Appliance Technician. He was a dedicated employee at Northern Appliance and...
Eric Hayes
Mar 31, 2025
Eric Paul Hayes, age 54, of Rosebush, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1970, the son of David and Carolyn (Liggett) Hayes, in Wayne County. Eric graduated from Tecumseh High School and went on to work as Machine Operator at Morbark for many years.
Eric had a deep love for the outdoors and spent...
Scott Linzey
Mar 26, 2025
Scott William Linzey, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1965, the son of William Linzey and Sharlene Maike, in Owosso. Scott was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, Scott owned and operated multiple construction businesses throughout his life. In 1999, Scott married Kathy Kittle and...
Daniel Ross
Mar 24, 2025
Daniel Ross, age 49, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1975, in Elgin, Illinois. Daniel liked Rock n Roll music, his telephone, and loved his cars. He enjoyed tinkering with things and learning about mechanics, finding joy in figuring out how things worked.
He is survived by his children: Tyler, Keton, and...
Darlene McDermott
Mar 23, 2025
Darlene McDermott, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1948, the daughter of Basil Rummer and Wilma Carriveau, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She had a deep love for her dogs, whose company she cherished. Darlene married the love of her life, Arthur “Lee” McDermott, and together they shared many years...
Ersel Hart
Mar 23, 2025
Ersel Hart, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1931, the daughter of William and Eva (Bogert) Murdick, in Rochester. On September 2, 1949, Ersel married the love of her life, Thomas Hart. Together, they shared 71 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death...
Beverly Huth
Mar 17, 2025
Beverly Huth, age 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian (Colwell) Hoffman. Beverly married the love of her life, John Huth, and together they shared 75 years of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Beverly was a woman of many passions. She loved playing the piano,...
Donald Hale
Mar 17, 2025
Donald Hale, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1942, the son of Lorn and Alice (Thorington) Hale, in Clare County. He was employed as a Master Craftsman for Dow Chemical. After retiring from Dow, he enjoyed driving for Gladwin County Transit for 20 years. Donald married the love of...
Tina Brust
Mar 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Marie Brust, of Beaverton, on March 15, 2025, at the age of 57. Tina was born on September 9, 1967, in Detroit, to John Curtis and Marlene Fitzpatrick. Her life was filled with love, kindness, and generosity, and she leaves behind a legacy of selflessness and devotion to...
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