Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Roberta Labenz
Feb 17, 2025
Roberta Jane Labenz, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Endicott) Cook, in Crawfordsville, IN. Roberta was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving her country with honor. After her military service, she was best known as a loving wife and...
Norma J. Maxwell
Feb 12, 2025
Norma J. Maxwell, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1935, the daughter of Percy and Ruey (Freeman) Blades, in Beaverton. She worked at the Hitching Post in Midland where she was a dedicated employee for many years. On June 7, 1953, Norma married the love of her life, Junior...
Milton Bain
Feb 9, 2025
Milton Forrest Bain, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1930, the son of Forrest and Lena (Goth) Bain in Allen County, Indiana. At the age of 17, Milton proudly joined the Air Force, serving his country with dedication. After his military service, he built a successful career as a...
Donald Hoffman
Feb 6, 2025
Donald Raymond Hoffman, age 77, of Gladwin, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 2, 1947, in Pigeon, Michigan, to Albert and Marguerite Hoffman (Howard).
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Owendale-Gagetown High School in 1965. He married the love of...
David Woodby
Feb 2, 2025
David Eric Woodby, age 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1944, the son of Wayne and Marian (Bocks) Woodby, in Grayling. David was a dedicated employee, working as a Technical Writer in the Automotive Industry for many years until his retirement. In 1968, he married the love of his life,...
Elmer Doan
Jan 27, 2025
Elmer L. Doan, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1956, the son of LaVere and Virgiline (Greaves) Doan, in Bay City. Elmer was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his service, he was employed throughout the years as a Truck Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator.
On September...
Roger Schindel
Jan 26, 2025
Roger Schindel, age 75, of Midland, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1949, the son of Albert and Marie (Lybeer) Schindel, in Stockbridge, MI. He graduated with his Associates Degree from Ferris State University. Roger was a jack of all trades, working many different jobs throughout his lifetime. He worked as a woodworker,...
Ryan Myers
Jan 26, 2025
Ryan Joseph Myers, age 37, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1987, the son of Joseph Myers and Lisa Chadwick. He graduated from Delta College with his Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts and Criminal Justice. After college, Ryan became a Co-Owner and Operator of Myers for Tires in Gladwin. He was...
Rodger Otterbein
Jan 26, 2025
Rodger J. Otterbein, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1941, the son of Ward and Sophie (Sabo) Otterbein, in Coopersville, MI. Rodger dedicated many years of his life as a custodian/groundskeeper for Royal Oak Schools and later served the Beaverton Community Schools as a bus driver until his retirement. He was...
David Timmons
Jan 23, 2025
David J. Timmons, age 58, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1966, the son of Raymond Timmons and Charlotte “Maude” Osterhoudt, in Detroit. On August 12, 1995, he married the love of his life, Renee Desjarden, whom he affectionately called the Warden. Together, they shared many years...
Elaine Dorn
Jan 21, 2025
Elaine Marie (Langley) Dorn, 86, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2025. She was born in Saginaw Co., MI on October 29, 1938 to Melvin and Martha (Benkert) Langley.
Elaine grew up on her family farm in Freeland and attended Arthur Hill H.S. Upon graduation she worked at Bell Telephone and spent her weekends attending polka...
Kim Manges
Jan 20, 2025
Kim Manges, age 66, of Midland, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1958, the son of Reynold and Helen (Tincher) Manges, in Midland. Kim had a passion for music and a love for NASCAR, He also enjoyed peaceful walks. Kim was generous with his time, volunteering at the Open Door Mission in Midland.
He...
Charles Thrush
Jan 18, 2025
Charles W. Thrush, age 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1951, the son of Walter Thrush and Maude Parker, in Carson City, MI. For many years Chuck worked at a local saw mill and restaurant. He enjoyed spending time at local coffee shops, where he could relax and connect with...
Carl Moore
Jan 17, 2025
Carl Moore, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1933, the son of Charles Carl and Helen (Davey) Varovsky, in Ferndale, MI. On February 14, 1983, Carl married the love of his life, Alice Bergeron, in Cheboygan. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Carl had a...
Flora Louis
Jan 14, 2025
Flora Ann Louis, age 87, of Redford, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1937, the daughter of Delbert and Margaret (Thomas) Rice, in Detroit, MI. Flora married the love of her life, Melvin Louis. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death on September...
Richard Ellis
Jan 12, 2025
Richard (Dick) C. Ellis, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1946, the son of Roger and Aime (Lathrop) Ellis, in Vallejo, CA. On July 2, 1987, Richard married Joyce Black. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until her passing in 2020.
Richard was a proud veteran...
Margaret Flynn
Jan 8, 2025
Margaret A. (McKenna) Flynn, age 98, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1926, the daughter of John Francis and Anna Marie (Sullivan) McKenna, in Clare Co. On September 29, 1951, Margaret married the love of her life, Raymond P. Flynn. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories...
Neva Vaughn
Jan 1, 2025
Neva M. Vaughn, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1933, the daughter of William and Myrta (Allen) Cripps, in Gladwin. Neva was a dedicated employee at AC Spark Plug, where she was employed as an assembly worker for many years until her retirement.
Neva was crafty, often spending her time...
Barbara Hagenbaugh
Dec 23, 2024
Barbara L. Hagenbaugh, age 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 18, 1939, the daughter of Vern and Dorothy (Whitmer) Hale, in Gladwin. On August 15, 1959, Barbara married the love of her life, Donald, in Beaverton. They shared 65 years of love and cherished memories together.
Barbara had...
Donald Greaves
Dec 22, 2024
Donald Greaves, age 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1948, the son of Aaron and Violet (Huntley) Greaves, in Gladwin. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life, Penny Whitfield. Together, they shared 54 years filled with love and cherished memories until she preceded him in death...
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