Obituaries

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

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)...

Wendy Lee Rigg

Wendy Lee Rigg

Jun 22, 2016

Wendy Lee Rigg, 61, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away, after a long courageous battle with cancer, at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 with her loving husband at her side. She was born the daughter of Lee and Carole (Methner) Macklem on September 23, 1954 in Midland, Michigan. She married her true soul mate Gary D. Rigg on...

Louis Fred Ford Jr.

Louis Fred Ford Jr.

Jun 19, 2016

Louis F. Ford Jr., 73, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born the son of Louie and Grace (Deckard) Ford on October 7, 1942 in Gamaliel, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country. He was united in marriage to his true love...

Thomas P. Mckimmy

Thomas P. Mckimmy

Jun 19, 2016

Thomas P. McKimmy, 67, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born the son of Paul and Lottie (Burkett) McKimmy on January 6, 1949 in Gladwin, Michigan. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Peggy Hicks on June 14, 1969 in Beaverton, Michigan. Tom...

Dorothy M. Zieroff

Dorothy M. Zieroff

Jun 17, 2016

Dorothy M. Zieroff, 63, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home on Friday, June 17, 2016. She was born the daughter of George and Viola (Wenzel) Anderson on August 25, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was united in marriage to her true love Edward Zieroff on May 9, 1970 in Hemlock, Michigan. She was a homemaker living in...

Daniel Herbert Love

Daniel Herbert Love

Jun 17, 2016

Daniel Herbert Love, 14, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away after a courageous battle with Leukemia on Friday, June 17, 2016 at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born the son of LeeAnne (Carper) Woolley and Daniel Love on October 4, 2001 in Midland, Michigan. He was a student at Gladwin Junior High School. His memory...

Donald K. O'Brien

Donald K. O'Brien

Jun 16, 2016

Donald K. O’Brien, 88, of Flint, Michigan passed away at Regency Nursing Home in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born the son of Fred and Anna (Brewer) O’Brien on November 15, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. On May 26, 1951 he was united in marriage to Lurene Walter in Owosso, Michigan. They shared 47 wonderful...

Donna Jean Yerke

Donna Jean Yerke

Jun 16, 2016

Donna Jean Yerke, 84, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born the only daughter of Dale and Cora (Burr) Stalter on February 24, 1932 in Bay City, Michigan. She spent most of her life in Gladwin County, previously residing in Tennessee. She was united in marriage to...