Obituaries

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

Kayla England

Kayla England

Apr 24, 2025

Kayla A. England, age 29, of Beaverton, passed away surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1995. On September 21, 2018, Kayla married the love of her life, Sean England, and together they shared years filled with love and cherished memories.

Kayla had a bright and loving spirit. She enjoyed playing softball,...

John Czape

John Czape

Apr 24, 2025

John Czape, a loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on April 24 in Gladwin, Michigan, at the age of 94. Born on December 7, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, John lived a life marked by service, devotion, and family.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his military service, he embarked...

Margot DeArman

Margot DeArman

Apr 23, 2025

Margot Ann DeArman, age 76, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1948, the daughter of Leo and Isabel (Black) Coleman, in Midland. She graduated from Central Michigan University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art. Margot retired in 2007 from the Social Security Administration as a supervisor after 33 years of...

Robert Tacey

Robert Tacey

Apr 22, 2025

Robert Tacey, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1936, the son of Leroy and Lucille (Sheley) Tacey. On June 6, 1980, he married Joan Brown and together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until she preceded him in death in 2012. Robert was a dedicated...

Antoinette McCarthy

Antoinette McCarthy

Apr 21, 2025

Antoinette “Toni” C. McCarthy, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1941, the daughter of Margaret Trzcinski, in Detroit. In 1962, she married the love of her life, Thomas McCarthy, and together they dedicated themselves to starting and raising a family in Royal Oak. They shared many years filled with...

Larry DeHart

Larry DeHart

Apr 20, 2025

Larry Russell DeHart, age 77, of Gladwin passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1947, the son of Russell and Vera (Snyder) DeHart in Crystal, MI. Larry was employed as a barber for 57 years, owning Larry's Barber Salon in Gladwin since 1982. On June 15, 1968, he married the love of his life,...

Pamela Muma

Pamela Muma

Apr 19, 2025

Pamela Leigh Muma, age 61, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surround by her loved one’s. She was born on January 26, 1964, the daughter of George and Valois (Frye) Wilcox, in Wayne County, MI. Pam quickly found the love of her life, Marty Muma, and they got married, on September 27, 1980, in Gladwin, MI. They...

Sondra Stillwagon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...