Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

Judith Sika of Manton passed away March 28, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Survived by her children, Donna and Richard Ensing, Bernie and Trisha Sika, Stan and Amanda Sigourney, Connie and Terry Miller, Tammy Pyne, Richard and Jessica Sigourney.

She has 14 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded...

Mar 26, 2023

Kevin B. Ellis, 62, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1960, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Hutson) Ellis in Gladwin. Kevin graduated from Gladwin High School in 1979 and worked as a Journeyman Pipefitter by trade. On March 5, 2019, he was united in marriage to his wife Deborah...

Mar 25, 2023

Neddeanna Groh, 62, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on November 16, 1960, the daughter of Jack and Edna (Brookins) Mason in Amarillo, Texas.  On September 27, 1996 she was united in marriage John Groh Sr. in Ohio. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2022....

Mar 23, 2023

John J. Ceccarelli Jr., 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1958, the son of John Sr. and Adele (Adams) Ceccarelli in Clinton, Oklahoma. In 1993, he was united in marriage to Kim Klein in Auburn Hills. They have lived in Gladwin for the past 7 years, previously residing in Lapeer....

Mar 20, 2023

John Drummond, 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on June 26, 1935, the son of Angus and Celeste Drummond. On May 10, 1981, he was united in marriage to his wife Rosy. He owned his own construction business in Midland, Drummond Framing. He graduated from Andrews University and taught school until he...

Mar 19, 2023

Eunice Brown, 86, of Coleman, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1937. In 1957 she was united in marriage to Theodore Brown. They shared 65 years of marriage. They have been inseparable ever since. Wherever he was, she followed. They loved camping and fishing. She also loved quilting and gardening. She...

Mar 12, 2023

Stanley Earl Smith passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 95. He was born in the city of Gladwin, Michigan, in the afternoon of October 31, 1927 to Wilbur and Vera (Taylor) Smith. He grew up in Gladwin County and attended five different rural schools in the county. In 1942 his family moved to Saginaw...

Mar 9, 2023

Peter C. Lier. 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on December 28, 1937, the son of Kingsley and Beatrice Lier in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1969, he was united in marriage to Julia Moore in Muskegon. They shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. He graduated from Augsburg...

Mar 9, 2023

Diana Dawley, 72, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1950, the daughter of August and Maryanne (Gehrls) Rudy in Saginaw. On June 5, 1976, she was united in marriage to Ronald Dawley in Gladwin. Together they shared 35 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in 2012. She worked...

Mar 6, 2023

Gerald Leon Scoby went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 6, 2023. Gerald was born on November 5, 1927 to Charles and Mildred Scoby. He retired from Gladwin County Road Commission where he worked for 33 years. He married Maudie (Parker) Thrush on July 18, 1958. They attended the Gladwin Assembly of God Church.

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Mar 6, 2023

Mark A. Muma, 58, of Clio, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1964, the son of Harold and Betty (Fiser) Muma in Flint. He was a mechanic for Trade Winds RV in Clio before retiring. He had many hobbies and interests. Anyone who knew him, knew his love for music! He would...

Mar 3, 2023

Bruce F. Bedore, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on March 2, 1938, to Frederick G. and Leona (Long) Bedore in Flint. He worked for DeCramer Heating for 34 years in Flint until his retirement. He was a member of the Secord Lake Eagles 4121. He...

Mar 1, 2023

Ronald Fetterolf, 90, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on March 1, 2023 at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. He was born August 9, 1932 in Gladwin the son of Grant Fetterolf and Annabelle Fiser. He was united in marriage to Cathern Price on June 2, 1951 in Gladwin, MI. He spent his life as a farmer while also being...

Feb 28, 2023

William L. Avery, 83, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1939, the son of Leslie and Carole in Leonard, Michigan. In 1956, he married his wife, Marjorie Dockham in Lapeer. He worked for General Motors- Fisher Body in Grand Blanc as a Die Maker until...

Feb 26, 2023

Garry C. Stevens, 74, passed away on February 26, 2023 at his home after battling cancer. Born on February 21, 1949, in Detroit, MI, the son of Vivian and Clinton.

Garry leaves behind his wife Linda of 53 years; daughter: Toni (Dave), grandkids: Chelsea and Travis; great granddaughter: Raelynn; many nieces and nephews; one brother; and so...

Feb 24, 2023

Erin Leigh (McCarthy) Sams, 58, of Gladwin, formally of Royal Oak, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on October 7,1964 in Madison Heights, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Toni (Foster) McCarthy of Gladwin. She was the Assistant Manager for the Soo Co-Op Credit Union in Sault St. Marie prior to moving to Gladwin...

Feb 23, 2023

Kenneth Alan Holnagel, our loving husband, step-dad, brother, uncle and grandpa passed away February 23, 2023 after suffering cardiac arrest.  He was born March 22, 1964, to the late Kenneth Holnagel and Barbara Holnagel-Hatton. He married the love of his life Kimberly Raymond on September 27, 2003, who survives him. Ken had a passion for being outdoors.  He couldn't wait...

Feb 23, 2023

Laura L. Tilson, 84, of Gladwin, formerly of Lake James, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. She was born on March 17, 1938, in Fenton. On November 28, 1981, she was united in marriage to Gerald Tilson in Durand. They shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. She was employed as a Journeymen...

Feb 23, 2023

Janet May Carlson, 85, of Gladwin, passed away after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1938, the daughter of Leonard and Beatrice (Goll) McCue in Sheboygen Falls, Wisconsin. She married her husband Ernest Carlson and together shared 63...

Feb 20, 2023

William (Bill) Badger, 84,of Gladwin passed away Monday, February 20th, 2023 after a very brief illness while wintering in Leesburg, Florida. Bill is survived by his wife Lorene of 63 years and three children Carolyn (Ken) Van Wert, Jim (Cheryl) Badger, Steve (Julie) Badger, four grandchildren, Jessica Carman, Nathan Carman, Scott Badger, Tess Badger and five great grandchildren, all of...