Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

Ryan James Bentley, 26, of Beaverton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1994, the son of Murray and Amy Bentley in Clare. Ryan was a lifelong resident of Gladwin County. His lifelong passions were hunting and fishing. Ryan cherished spending time with his friends and family. He...

Feb 26, 2021

Kathryn Pierotti, 93, of Gladwin passed away the Horizon Senior Living Center on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born on May 12, 1927, the daughter of Edward and Leola (Schmiedeknecht) Racette in Flint. She was united in marriage to Neil Ruf in 1945, he proceeded her in death in 1956. She then was united in marriage to Marshall...

Feb 25, 2021

Marie E. Zettel, 89, of Gladwin passed away Thursday, February 25 th after a brief illness at the Horizon Senior Living facility.  She was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed. Marie was born January 16, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and Estelle (Angers) Courneya in Standish.  The Courneya family later moved to Gladwin where Ernest opened the...

Feb 25, 2021

Lester Corlew, 86, of Gladwin passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born March 15, 1934, the son of Julius and Nellie (Combs) Corlew in Gladwin. Lester was united in marriage to JoAnn Tobias on April 11, 1953 in Flint. She proceeded him in death in 2009. Lester was employed at General Motors-Buick for over 30 years....

Feb 24, 2021

Bonny “Lorrie” Overholt, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1959, the daughter of Noel and Donna (Tucker) Overholt. She was employed at the Arnold Center in Gladwin.

Lorrie had lived at the Smith Adult Foster Care Home for many years. Left to cherish...

Feb 22, 2021

Thomas W. Hindman Sr., 75, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away February 22, 2021. He was born March 25, 1945 to Thomas and Dorothy (Juneac) Hindman in Gladwin. On August 23, 1968 he married Bonnie Hupp in Gladwin.  She preceded him in death in 2002. Tom, then, married Valerie Cogswell August 29, 2015 also in Gladwin. Tom was very active...

Feb 20, 2021

Glenn Wice of Gladwin Michigan entered his eternal life on Feb 20, 2021.  He was born on December 6, 1933, the son of Artie & Daisy (Miller) of Gladwin Michigan. Glenn was happily married to Virginia (Lilley) for 48 years.  Glenn cherished his family, was a kind and caring person and always had a story to tell about his...

Feb 20, 2021

Jean E. Allbee age 82 of Beaverton, Mi., passed away on February 20 th , 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friend Beatrice Ryan. Jean was born on February 3 rd , 1939, in Clare, Mi., to James and Thelma (Pitts) Rawson.

On November 15 th , 1954, Jean married Richard F. Allbee....

Feb 19, 2021

Gail Diane Huskins, 75, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at McLaren Bay Medical Center. She was born on December 2, 1945, the daughter of Dan and Ethel (Malley) Sharrard in Bay City. On August 3, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard “Huck” Huskins in Bay City. They were blessed with 37 years of...

Feb 19, 2021

Phillip “Phil” Mead, 56, of Sun Praire, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 19, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born on January 22, 1965, the son of William and Patricia (Treat) Mead in Gladwin. He was a salesman for Anca Inc. in Wixom. Phil was a beloved partner, father, brother, and uncle....

Feb 19, 2021

Catherine “Katie” Gillman, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on November 29, 1932, the daughter of Frank and Frieda (Helmkamp) Breidert in Lidderdale, Iowa. On August 12, 1967, she was united in marriage to her true love Tommie Gillman in Carroll, Iowa. Katie was an LPN, she...

Feb 14, 2021

William Wallace, 89, of Gladwin, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1931, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Johnston) Wallace in Detroit, MI. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Chevy Motor...

Feb 13, 2021

Mary Ruth Ann (Atherton-Doan) Crook

Mother of six, known as mom to many more, and as Mary or Aunt Mary to many others, left this world Saturday February 13 th , 2021.  Born on September 24 th , 1937 to parents Hollis (Buck) and Nellie Atherton of Beaverton, Mary was 83 years old.

Preceding her...

Feb 13, 2021

Duane Parker, 60, of Beaverton passed away at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2020. Duane was born November 19, 1960 the son of Kenneth and Aldene (Hilgendorf) Parker in Lansing. Before coming to Gladwin County 20 years ago Duane was a mechanic at American Aluminum in Florida.

Duane is survived by his wife: Carol Parker of...

Feb 12, 2021

Timothy Richard Aspin , 63 recently passed away unexpectedly , while at his home in Gladwin, Michigan. He was born September 7, 1957 in Midland, Michigan. Tim, grew up in Michigan with a passion for the outdoors, along with hunting and fishing.  However, if you knew Tim personally, you also know how much of an understatement “passion” is. ...

Feb 11, 2021

Sandra Kay Malott, 50, of Beaverton passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born January 31, 1971 in St. Claire Shores the daughter of Charles and Darlene Krantz. In 2014 Sandra was united in marriage to the love of her life Kenneth Malott in Gladwin. When Sandra wasn’t spending time doing the things she loved like bowling,...

Feb 11, 2021

Joyce Bernecker Faustman

Our mother died at home February 11, 2021 at the age of 97, five years after the death of our father, Frank, and after 72 years of marriage.

Though it all, family and church sustained and gave meaning to her life. Drawing on her training as a public health nurse, she nurtured...

Feb 10, 2021

Scott W. Lynch, 57, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on June 14, 1963, the son of William and Elizabeth (Boyer) Lynch in Gladwin. On October 3, 1987, he was united in marriage to his true love Virginia "Ginger" Antaya at the Arthur Center Church of God. Scott was employed as a...

Feb 10, 2021

Carolyn Mae Tackett, 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born on January 4, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Nielsen) Good in Detroit. On September 5, 1965, she was united in marriage to William Tackett in Detroit. They were blessed with 42 wonderful years of marriage. He...

Feb 8, 2021

Andrew “AJ” Kroll, 38, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on November 26, 1982, the son of William and Leta (Grant) Kroll Jr. in Midland, MI. He was previously employed at G&D Repair, and Sugar Springs Marine as a mechanic. He was also an avid bowler with the Drawe Crew.

He...