Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Willard Leyrer, 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1930, the son of Orville and Bernice (Davey) Leyrer in Saginaw. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his county during the Korean War. On Sept. 5, 1953, he married the love of his life Rose Taylor...

Jan 1, 2022

Pete Chovich, 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1957, the son of Bozo Chovich and Berniece Polan in Gladwin. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served on the USS Independence. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his siblings:...

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald H. Ruppert, Sr., 78, died peacefully on January 1st, 2022 at the age of 78 after battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Cancer. He was born February 27, 1943 the son of Harold and Oneta Grace (Oneil) Ruppert in Jackson, MI. On March 9, 1996 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Susie...

Dec 30, 2021

Stanley Lee Hayward Jr. of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 1, 1969, the son of Stanley Sr. and Lorena Hayward. Stanley proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was blessed in marriage to 14 years his loving wife Gloria Jean Barry. Stanley was a...

Dec 28, 2021

Darlene E. Smith, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at My Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin, after a short illness.  Darlene was born on May 18, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Forrest and Neta Darrow.

Darlene graduated from Galesburg High School in 1951.  Within a few months of graduation, she...

Dec 28, 2021

Theresa Ryan, 72, of Sugar Springs, passed away on Wednesdsay, December 28, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1949, the daughter of Richard Ryan and June Cooper in Detroit. She was united in marriage to Timothy Greene and together shared over 31 years of marriage. She was employed as a clerk and union president for Ameritech Corportation. She...

Dec 27, 2021

Frank Engler, 81, a long time resident of Beaverton, MI passed away at Stone Lodge Memory Care in Shepherd, MI on Monday, December 27, 2021. Frank was born May 2, 1940 the son of Michael and Matilda (Kahl) Engler in Menominee, MI. He was a trade school graduate in Accounting from what is now Michigan Career and...

Dec 24, 2021

Frank H. Wilderdyke III, 59, of Gladwin, passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1962 the son of Frank II and Rose (Weinert) Wilderdyke in Oceanside, California. Frank was a truck driver and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns and antiques. He would buy, sell, or trade anything, he loved to barter, and...

Dec 23, 2021

Julie Montie, 51, of Gladwin, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, West Branch Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born January 29, 1970 the daughter of Larry and Linda (Andries) Poley in Monroe, MI. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Frank Montie October 3, 2018. In her spare time Julie loved to play card...

Dec 23, 2021

David Scott, 73, of Gladwin, MI passed away Thursday December 23, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born January 9, 1948 the son of Clifford and Charlotte (Hull) Scott in Goodrich, MI. David graduated from Lakeville Memorial High School in Otisville, MI. On September 18, 1978 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Lenore...

Dec 22, 2021

Mary Ann Schoenberg, 88, of Gladwin, MI passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born November 24, 1933 the daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Buby) Brassinger in Brown City, MI. On May 18, 1957 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Frederick Schoenberg Sr. in Richmond, MI. Together they had...

Dec 20, 2021

Daniel Allen Dixon passed away suddenly Dec 20, 2021 at the age of 78. Born Jan 20, 1943 to Chester and Florence (Briggs) Dixon in Tyrone PA. Dan was the 3rd of 10 children. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ilene (Spangler) Dixon, his son Army Spc Robert J Dixon KIA, his parents, his...

Dec 19, 2021

Jerry D. Cassiday, 82, of Sanford, MI passed away in the loving arms of his family on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born August 3, 1939 the son of Evert and Alfreda (Pero) Cassiday in Gladwin, MI. In June of 1958 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Janet Lousie (VanEver). He spent his working...

Dec 17, 2021

Terry Schuler, 73, of Flint, MI passed away December 17, 2021 at his home. He was born August 2, 1948 the son of Lester and Bessie (Blake) Schuler in Gladwin, MI. Terry spent his working years working for General Motors Buick Division for over 30 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his best friend: Bonnie Ragnone...

Dec 16, 2021

Douglas Wesener, 68, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on June 5, 1953, the son of Lloyd and Joan Wesener in Flint. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1971-1973. Doug worked for Michigan Bell as a lineman for over 30...

Dec 15, 2021

Marcie D. Chenette, 47, of Gladwin passed away at her home surrounded by her family on December 15, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1974, the daughter of Bert and Donna King. She graduated from Ferris State University with her masters degree in Nursing Informatics and worked in various roles at Mid-Michigan Health during a career that spanned...

Dec 15, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Stube, 80, of Beaverton, MI passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born November 15, 1941 the son of Marvin and Eva (Western) Stube in Detroit, MI. Doug was a proud veteran of the United States Marines. After the military Doug went on to become a mechanic at Detroitn Edison where he retired in the year 2000....

Dec 13, 2021

William B. Burton, 99, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on June 4, 1922, the son of Oscar and Eddie (Givens) Burton in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has lived in Gladwin for 40 years, previously residing in Detroit. William loved to fish locally and across the country.

...

Dec 11, 2021

William E. Smith (Bill), 76, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Standish Ascension Hospital.  Bill was born in Gladwin, Michigan where he resided his entire life.  Bill graduated from Gladwin High School in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving his Country from 1966 to 1970.  When returning, he married the love of...

Dec 8, 2021

Jason Maher, 48, of Beaverton, MI, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on December 8, 2021. He was born and raised the son of Richard and Joyce Ellis in Gladwin, MI. He graduated from Gladwin High School and married the love of his life Nichole Hair. Jason was a hard worker and a father figure...