Obituaries

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

Roger W. Moon

Roger W. Moon

Aug 1, 2016

Roger W. Moon, 78, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born in Gladwin on March 24, 1938, the son of Paul & Velma (Reavely) Moon. On June 19, 1965 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia Powley in Gladwin. He graduated from Michigan State University, earning his degree...

Pamela J. Greenwood

Pamela J. Greenwood

Jul 31, 2016

Pamela J. Greenwood, 64, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was born in Midland, Michigan on March 17, 1952, the daughter of Robert Douglas & Emma Louise (Grandston) McMahon. She was a homemaker living in Gladwin County for most of her lifetime. Pamela was a very caring, strong-willed woman with...

Carolyn L. Nettleton

Carolyn L. Nettleton

Jul 30, 2016

Carolyn L. Nettleton, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born the daughter of Charles & Helen (Neeley) Thorpe on April 18, 1940, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She was raised by her foster parents Floyd & Agnes Moreland. On July 26, 1958, she married the...

Rose M. Steele

Rose M. Steele

Jul 29, 2016

Rose M. Steele, 82, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Gladwin Pines on Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born in Hope, Michigan on June 30, 1934 the daughter of Cecil & Marie (Havens) Crosby. On May 3, 1952 she was united in marriage to her true love, Richard E. Steele in Gladwin. They shared 32 wonderful...

Rick C. Starr

Rick C. Starr

Jul 26, 2016

Rick C. Starr, 59, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 28, 1956 the son of Floyd & Edith (Wilson) Starr. On April 5, 1980 he was united in marriage to his true love, Cindy Peters in Gladwin. He had lived in Gladwin County...

Henry E. Wolgast Jr.

Henry E. Wolgast Jr.

Jul 23, 2016

Henry E. Wolgast Jr., 71, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Health in Midland, Michigan on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 22, 1945, the son of Henry Sr. & Kathryn (Smith) Wolgast. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era. On...

Allan T. Tuck

Allan T. Tuck

Jul 23, 2016

Allan Thomas Tuck, 34, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born in Midland, Michigan on December 12, 1981 the son of Allan & Carolyn (Talbot) Tuck. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and he was employed at Buckeye Market. His memory will be forever cherished by his parents: Allan &...

David Owen Moore

David Owen Moore

Jul 19, 2016

David Owen Moore, 75, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland, Michigan. He was born the son of Earl and Marguerite (McAllister) Moore in Hastings, Michigan on July 27, 1940. He married the mother of his children, Sally Clinton, on December 29, 1961 in Hastings, Michigan. They shared 35 wonderful years...

John "Jack" R. Austin

John "Jack" R. Austin

Jul 19, 2016

John R. “Jack” Austin, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away, after a short illness, at his home on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born the son of James and Isabelle (Curdy) Austin on March 3, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan. He married the love of his life Barbara Liljeholm on April 20, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a...

Thomas L. Alsup

Thomas L. Alsup

Jul 16, 2016

Thomas L. Alsup, 53, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1963, in Clawson, Michigan, the son of Hayton & Mary Jean (Dalton) Alsup. On November 13, 1998, he married Cynthia Gifford in Toledo, Ohio. Thomas was employed as a maintenance operator at Secord Lake Marina, Gladwin. He has lived...

Gregory Huber Vanever

Gregory Huber Vanever

Jul 11, 2016

Gregory Huber VanEver, 53, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Monday, July 11, 2016. He was born the son of Margaret (Esiline) and Kenneth VanEver Sr. on January 15, 1963 in Owosso, Michigan. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and worked as an Iron Worker for Local...

James C. Virden

James C. Virden

Jul 11, 2016

James Virden, 73, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Health, Midland, Michigan, on Monday, July 11, 2016. He was born the son of Justin and Francis (Hayes) Virden on May 12, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He was united in marriage to his true love Lois Harris on November 29, 1974 in Rockwood, Michigan. He was an employee...

Paul Arthur Salgat

Paul Arthur Salgat

Jul 10, 2016

Paul Arthur Salgat, 72, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was born the son of William and Lucy (Charboneau) Salgat in Pinconning, Michigan on Jaunary 19, 1944. On February 20, 1965 he married the love of his life Madelene Poniatowski in Pinconning, Michigan. He was employed as a custodian at The...

Joseph Scott Lyons

Joseph Scott Lyons

Jul 4, 2016

Joseph Scott Lyons, 47, of Beaverton, Michigan, suddenly went to be with the Lord on Independence Day, July 4, 2016. Born on December 8, 1968, “Little Joe”, as his siblings called him, was the youngest of Gilbert and Lucille Lyons’ seven children. Joe enjoyed fishing and wood-working in his shop. He spent much of his adulthood working as a...

Barbara L. Widrig

Barbara L. Widrig

Jul 2, 2016

Barbara L. Widrig, 80, of Sugar Springs, Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 02, 2016. Barbara was born the daughter of Lynn & Ila (Dexter) Griffin at her home on April 8, 1936, in Charlotte, Michigan. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1953. On March 4, 1956, she married the love of her life George W. Widrig....

Rosetta Marie Andrews

Rosetta Marie Andrews

Jul 2, 2016

Rosetta Marie (Ruble) (Willford) Andrews, 80, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital. She was born on October 18, 1935, the daughter of Kenneth & Irene (Cope) Ruble in Lake City, Michigan. She lived most of her life in Gladwin. She married the love of her life, Glenn...

Cindy Lou Graves

Cindy Lou Graves

Jun 28, 2016

Cindy ‘Lou’ Graves, 51, of Norris City, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Beaverton, Michigan. She was born the daughter of Raymond and Jean (Allen) Butler on November 11, 1964 in Pontiac, Michigan. She was united in marriage to her true love, Dave Graves on August 31, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a very kind...

John A. Hamilton

John A. Hamilton

Jun 25, 2016

John A. Hamilton, 59, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born the son of John and Alice (Rodgers) Hamilton on January 15, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. He was united in marriage to his true love Karen Bouverette on September 2, 1995 in Beaverton, Michigan. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1994, previously...

James Vernon Mercer

James Vernon Mercer

Jun 24, 2016

James Vernon Mercer, 82, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born the son of Vernon and Josie (Kintner) Mercer on January 5, 1934 in Beaverton. He married Shirley Ostrowsky on July 23, 1955 in Harrison, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during...

Michael George Potasnik

Michael George Potasnik

Jun 22, 2016

Michael George Potasnik, 79, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Born to Michael and Marianne (Maniowczak) Potasnik on March 5, 1937, he was one of 11 brothers and sisters; Stella (Ray) Dobkowski, Mary (Harry) Niday, Frank (Vinnie) Potasnik, Jewel Potasnik, Victoria (Ted) Sims, Helen (Phil) Gallo, Rose (Steve) Ciszczon, Ted (Monica) Potasnik, Fred (Francis)...