Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Sheila Rose Thom, 69, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Centre. She was born the daughter of Elden and Darlene Struble on February 19, 1951, in Flint. She was united in marriage to Bernard Thom on May 22, 1981, they shared 34 years of marriage until preceded her in death in...

Dec 30, 2020

Betty Stansfield, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on April 1, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Marie (Skellenger) Bridges in Flint. On July 16, 1966, she was united in marriage to her true love John Stansfield in Montrose. They shared 51 wonderful years of marriage...

Dec 29, 2020

Edwin Simsack, 84, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Community. He was born on July 16, 1936, the son of Joseph and Stella (Kososki) Szymczak. On July 21 1956,  he was united in marriage to his true love Ann Trumble in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 2011. Edwin was...

Dec 28, 2020

Kimberly "Kim" Brubaker, 61, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on July 1, 1959, the daughter of Al and Judy (Grandsen) Davis in Midland. On October 13, 1979, she was united in marriage to the love of her life Gregory Brubaker in Beaverton. They shared 37 years of...

Dec 27, 2020

Donald C. Potter, 85, of Gladwin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He died peacefully at home with family present. He was born on October 22, 1935, the son of Carl and Helen (Segelken) Potter in Baltimore, Maryland.  At the age of 15, he placed his faith in Jesus Christ, a decision that changed...

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Allen, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan, formerly of Flint, MI passed away on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1955, the daughter of Henry and Marion (Bancroft) Keil in Flint. She was united in marriage to Wayne Allen on June 30, 1973 in Flint. Mary is well known for her wonderful smile that...

Dec 22, 2020

Betty Spillers, 88, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born on October 6, 1932, the daughter of Lewis and Blanche (Worth) Ockerman in Gladwin.  On August 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to her true love Harold “Dick” Spillers in Gladwin.

Left to cherish her memory are her son: Harold...

Dec 21, 2020

Ona Budd, 81, of Clare formerly of Beaverton, began her eternal life on Monday morning, December 21, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Clare. She was born January 23, 1939, the daughter of John Sr and Etta-Mae (Carpenter) Pardee at the family’s home in Merritt Michigan. Ona was one of seven children. She was united in marriage to the...

Dec 19, 2020

Ruth McDonald, 96, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2020. She was born on August 25, 1924, the daughter of James and Rosetta (Reese) Heichel in Snowshoe, PA. Ruth was united in marriage to Don McDonald on November 19, 1947. He proceeded her in death in 2012. Ruth was part owner/builder of Spring Lake...

Dec 18, 2020

Ebangelina “Angie” Salazar, went home to our Heavenly Father on December 18, 2020 at age 76.  She was born on July 7, 1944 in Ionia, Michigan to Louis & Sara (Aguirre) Pierce.  While she lived in Texas she worked as an LPN for many years. Angie was united in marriage to Oscar Salazar in 1991. He preceded her in...

Dec 18, 2020

Dennis Wirt Sr. of Gladwin, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1953, the son of Henry and Florence "Byrdina" (Hodges) Wirt in Reed City. Dennis was united in marriage to Polly Cross on November 20, 1976 in Evart. Dennis has been a resident of Gladwin County his whole...

Dec 18, 2020

Arthur "Art" Good, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at McLaren- Bay Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1953, the son of George and Bertha (Mansfield) Good in Roscommon County. He was a logger for most of his working life. Art was a car enthusiast and loved attending car shows, and showing off his...

Dec 17, 2020

Archie Sampson, 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1935, the son of Albert and Nellie (Kern) Sampson in Gladwin. Archie was united in marriage to Patricia Hobbs on November 24, 1956 in Gladwin. She proceeded him in death in 2015. Archie has been a resident of Gladwin County his whole...

Dec 17, 2020

Lucas Cady, 40, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1980, the son of David and Lynn (Hill) Cady. Lucas has lived in Gladwin his entire life and was employed at Wolfe Custom Homes. He previously helped his dad for many years run Cady Construction. Lucas loved hunting and golf, and was...

Dec 16, 2020

William "Bill" Abbott, 60, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on May 26, 1959, the son of Wes and Dorothy (Cooper) Abbott. Bill was united in marriage to his true love Tina Davis on September 11, 1982, and together have shared many wonderful years together. Bill was employed for...

Dec 16, 2020

Harvey Peter Olsen, 77, of Beaverton, MI., previously from Royal Oak, passed away December 16, 2020.  He was born on December 29, 1942, the son of Henry & Harriett Olsen in Detroit.  On Oct 19, 1980 he was united in marriage to Jovita Barber in Royal Oak.  Together they shared 40 years of marriage.

Harvey was the...

Dec 15, 2020

Richard Bartsch, 85, of Harrison, passed away on December 15, 2020, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on August 3, 1935, the son of Hugo and Alma (Schwab) Bartsch in Pontiac. On September 1, 1954, he was united in marriage to his true love Anne Mae Danic in Redford. They were blessed with 63 years of...

Dec 13, 2020

Andrea McDaniels, 41, of Gladwin, passed away on December 13, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1979, the daughter of Richard and Lori (Windle) McDaniels in Flint.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; Helen and Danny Oles of Gladwin and Lake, her mother; Lori McDaniels of Gladwin, her significant other; Joseph Oles of Gaines,...

Dec 13, 2020

Bernard “Bunk” Eagleson, 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1929, the son of Eldo and Gladys (Koontz) Eagleson in Flint. Bernard was united in marriage to Joyce Myers on January 6, 1951. She proceeded him in death on April 11, 2020. Bernard was employed at Wolverine Camper and was...

Dec 13, 2020

Virginia Ashley, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1944, the daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Long) Brownell in Midland.

Left to cherish her memory are her 2 daughters; Amy Harpster of Au Gres and Donna Lawson of Gladwin. She was also blessed with 9 grandchildren and 9...