Obituaries

Apr 12, 2021

Richard Copes of Alger, formerly of Clarkston, passed away April 12, 2021 at age 78. He was in Arizona, his winter home, with his loving wife, Kathy Anne, at his side.  Dick leaves behind his three children, Kevin (Dana) Copes, Brett Copes and Amanda Bailey, a step-son, Matthew (Katherine) Larson and three grandchildren: Trinity Copes, Logan and London...

Apr 4, 2021

William “Grizz” Pomranky, 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 17, 1943, the son of Earl and Nettie (Lambert) Pomranky in Midland. He was a truck driver for Northern Trucking in Bay City until his retirement. He has lived the last 50 years in Beaverton, previously residing in Midland. ...

Apr 3, 2021

Dale E. Smith, 63, of Beaverton, MI passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home. He was born May 6, 1957 the son of Edward and Geraldine (Scholas) Smith in Midland, MI. During Dales working years he worked for Aunt Margies Pie Shop in Midland, MI and was a cleaned buses for Dial-A-Ride. Dale was a man of...

Mar 30, 2021

Hazel Grant, 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on April 19, 1939, the daughter of Durwood and Elva (Long) Keyes in Hope. On November 15, 1957, she was united in marriage to her devoted husband Richard Grant. Hazel loved the nature and outdoors. She loved...

Mar 30, 2021

Marcine Mathis, 66, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on September 24, 1954, the daughter of Hildred & Rosie (Bryant) Casey in Vallejo, California. On July 12, 1997, she was united in marriage to Herbert Mathis Sr. in Otter Lake. They were blessed with 23 wonderful years of...

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas L. Hart, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1929, the son of Roy and Ila (Henderson) Hart in Romeo. He was united in marriage to his true love, Ersel Murdick on September 2, 1949, in Flint. They went on to cherish 71 wonderful years of marriage. Thomas retired at...

Mar 29, 2021

James Fassett, 36, found peace Monday, March 29.

James was a man who wanted a quiet, simple life making something out of nothing. He was most at home deep in the woods, particularly “The 40.” He was a maker who loved to work with his hands, creating new inventions out of scrap parts or wildcrafting a cabin...

Mar 26, 2021

Walter J. Sypniewski Jr., age 77, of Gladwin, formerly of Detroit, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. He was the beloved husband of his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (Polcyn), and father to three daughters, Janet (Steve) Garber of Davisburg, Lynn Marie Walker of West Branch, and Amy (Brian) Sauerhage of San Diego, CA.  He was a proud papa...

Mar 25, 2021

David M. Nowak, 63, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1957, the son of  Walter S. and Marian (Trepkowski) Nowak in Saginaw. On December 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to JacLynn Baase, she preceded him in death in 1992. He was blessed again and on June 23, 1995,...

Mar 23, 2021

Charles "Wayne" Carbeno, 73, of Coleman, passed away on March 23, 2021, peacefully at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on May 13, 1947, the son of Wayne and Marion (Gooden) Carbeno in Gladwin. On August 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to his true love Maxine Hund in Beaverton. He was employed for Brown Machine...

Mar 22, 2021

William Schafer, 74, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born on December 14, 1946, the son of Howard and Evelyn (Murray) Schafer in Detroit.

Left to cherish his memory is brother: John Schafer of Gladwin, and sisters: Darlene Lynn and Ann Marie of Florida.

Proceeding him in death is...

Mar 20, 2021

Bonita Etcher, 61, of Beaverton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March, 20, 2021. She was born on June 9, 1959, the daughter of Henderson and Bonnie (Morgan) Box in Pontiac, MI. On January 26, 1979, she was united in marriage to David Etcher. They cherished 43 years of marriage together. Her hobbies included crafts, attending church, and spoiling her...

Mar 18, 2021

Arthur "Art" Morin, 72, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2021. He was born on March 17, 1949, the son of Euclid and Marie Morin. Art was untied in marriage to his true love, Joan, on May 1, 1987. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country during the Vietnam Era. Art...

Mar 16, 2021

Anthony Ballard, 28, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on Febraury 1, 1993, the son of Dennis and Deborah (Berra) Ballard in Detroit. He graduated from Gladwin High School in the class of 2012. Anthony held various jobs over the years, most recently as a laborer for a manufacturing company....

Mar 13, 2021

Sandra Wilkinson, 78, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on December 24, 1942, the daughter of Herbert and Virginia (Shelman) Schriber in Livonia. On August 19, 1961, she was united in marriage to John Wilkinson in Redford. Sandra has lived in Gladwin County since 1982 and previously residing...

Mar 11, 2021

William “Bill” Doan, 55, of West Branch, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born to Mary (Atherton) Crook on October 3, 1965, in Cass City, MI. He was a proud veteran in the United States Army serving in the 18 th Airborne Corps. He was employed as the Roscommon District Supervisor for the State...

Mar 7, 2021

Lloyd Barnes, 81 of Gladwin passed away on March 7, 2021. Lloyd was born March 19, 1939 the son of Robert and Bernice (Louthan) Barnes in Gladwin. On November 1, 1969 Lloyd was united in marriage to the love of his life Patricia, she preceded him in death in 2013. Lloyd was a proud member of the Community of...

Mar 7, 2021

Edward A. Zieroff, 73, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Beaverton.  He was born in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Joseph & Eva (Miller) Zieroff on June 9, 1947.  He worked in maintenance for a bakery out of Saginaw.  He married Dorothy Anderson on May 9, 1970 in Hemlock.  She preceded him in death...

Mar 6, 2021

Evelyn Combs, 94, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on August 14, 1926, the daughter of Jacob and Marcella (Leistmeister) Goehring in Detroit. On June 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to the love of her life Clifford Combs. He preceded her in death in 1999. Evelyn has...

Mar 3, 2021

Donna Wolfe, 86, of Beaverton passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1934, in Detroit, the daughter of Michael and Catherine Crivac. On June 6, 1953, she was united in marriage to Keith Wolfe in Gladwin. They cherished 67 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted member of...