Obituaries

Mar 12, 2022

James P. Wylie passed away on March 12, 2022 at the age of 89. James was born in Flint and attended St. Mathews Catholic Church, he was an altar boy for Father Powers until he was 18. He graduated from St. Mathews and he excelled in sports: football, basketball, and his favorite baseball. His skill was pitching. He continued...

Mar 11, 2022

Ernest Ralph Hollister of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2022, in Beaverton. Ernie, "Papa Bear" - "Big Ern", was born in Bay City, Michigan to Marie and Ralph Hollister on September 16, 1953. He graduated from Handy High School in Bay City. He was a Veteran, Staff Sergeant, in the United States Air Force and served our...

Mar 11, 2022

Jeffrey (Jeff) S. Arch (PE), 56, of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was born on May 7, 1965, the son of Wilber and Darlene (Weirauch) Arch in Saginaw, MI.

He graduated from Swan Valley High School in Shields, Mi. Jeff actively participated in basketball & golf while in school. Jeff remained in...

Mar 9, 2022

Michael D. Hundley, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on January Janaury 23, 1977, the son of Jack Watson and Kathleen Corman in Midland.

He is survived by his children: Chaz Delacruz, Jaydin Hundley, and Justice Watson; mother: Kathleen Nabozny; siblings: Lori Trent, Richard Hundley, Patrick Hundley, Kimberly Hundley, and half brother: Terry...

Mar 9, 2022

Madeline "Madge" Longstreth, 90, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1931, the daughter of Edward and Francis Jacobs in Bay City. She was united in marriage to Wayne Longstreth on June 18, 1955, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1995. Together they raised their family in Beaverton. Madge...

Mar 8, 2022

Jeffrey VanMeter, 51, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born on August 7, 1970, in San Francisco, CA, to Lou and Linda VanMeter.

Jeffrey attended Midland High School and accomplished a project manager degree from Northwood University. Jeffrey enjoyed many years working construction with his father before traveling the country building...

Mar 4, 2022

Donald T. Sherlock, 78 and Virginia A. Sherlock, 76 of Gladwin, Michigan unexpectedly passed away March 1, and March 4, 2022 respectively. Don was born in Gladwin on August 13, 1943 to Merrill and Edith Sherlock. Virginia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 16, 1945 to Ray and Irene Younkin.

True love brought them together, and...

Mar 4, 2022

Kay Ann Houghten, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on March 4, 2022, at The Brook of Gladwin. She was born October 26, 1936, in Detroit. She was married to Anthony “Tubby” Houghten on November 18, 1978, in Macomb County. After retirement, she moved to Sugar Springs, previously residing in Macomb County. She lived a very active life, always on...

Mar 1, 2022

Judy H. Hayward, 78, of Clio, passed away at her home after a long fight of cancer on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1943, in Gladwin to Loren and Vera (Tuck) Buzzell. She married Gordon Hayward on June 28, 1962, in Gladwin where they resided before moving to Genesee County in 1966. She worked...

Mar 1, 2022

Donald T. Sherlock, 78 and Virginia A. Sherlock, 76 of Gladwin, Michigan unexpectedly passed away March 1, and March 4, 2022 respectively. Don was born in Gladwin on August 13, 1943 to Merrill and Edith Sherlock. Virginia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 16, 1945 to Ray and Irene Younkin.

True love brought them together, and...

Feb 21, 2022

Gail Jeanne Schur of Grayling, Michigan passed away at the age of 79 years at home with Hospice care on February 21, 2022. The daughter of the late Roger E and Dorothy M McMahon, Gail (McMahon) Schur was born on July 30, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan.  She was raised on a dairy farm in Beaverton, Michigan.   Graduating from Beaverton...

Feb 18, 2022

Judy Grant, 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at My Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born on July 25, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Reinhardt) Hoag. On November 12, 1966, she was united in marriage to Terry Grant in Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 2002. She was an Avon Sales...

Feb 18, 2022

Barbara Schafer, 76 of Gladwin, MI passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center Gladwin, MI on February 18 th , in the year of our Lord 2022. She was born November 16, 1945, in Bay City, MI to Kenneth and Ruth (Dedo) Hetherington. Barb met her husband Robert on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend in the Fall...

Feb 16, 2022

Donna Anderson, 71, of Gladwin passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born in Ypsilanti on March 5, 1950, and raised the daughter of Arvil Caudill and Ruth Newman. She was united in marriage to Walter Anderson on December 7, 1991. Donna loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved Christmas and doing crafts. She...

Feb 16, 2022

Donald Jay Convis, 90, of Flint and Gladwin, Michigan. Don was born in Kingston, Michigan to J.D. and Bernice Botsford Convis on the spring day of April 13, 1931 and died on a warm spring like day, Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was one of eleven children. The family moved from the farm to Flint in 1936 so his dad...

Feb 16, 2022

Terrance R. Kludt, 74, of Gladwin passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 22, 1947, the son of Reuben and Evelyn Kludt. He was a veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. Terrance was united in marriage to his wife Diane in 1986 in Detroit,...

Feb 15, 2022

Claudia Williams, 78, of Hope passed away on February 15, 2022. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 22, 1944, the daughter of Thomas and Mildred Bigelow. Claudia was united in marriage to her husband Edward Williams. Claudia was an artist and loved to do crafts.  She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.

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Feb 14, 2022

Neil John Bell, Beaverton Michigan, passed away with his wife by his side. He was born on May 16, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1960, and was in the Army Reserves for 6 years following High School. He also belonged to the Associated Food Dealers of Michigan.

Neil has two...

Feb 14, 2022

Lois Ann Ehle passed from this life to her heavenly home at her home in St. Petersburg, FL at the age of 66. Lois was born on Dec 27 th , 1955 to Alfred and Frieda Ehle of Gladwin, she graduated from GHS as the Salutatorian of the Class of 1973.  She then graduated from CMU with her bachelor...

Feb 14, 2022

Floyd Thomas Morris Jr. passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, in Petoskey. He was born on December 11, 1953, the son of Floyd T. Morris Sr. and Helen (Searfoss) Morris in Pontiac. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Echelbarger on June 28, 1986, in Gladwin. They were married 35 years together. Floyd retired in 2009 from General...