Obituaries

Blanche Lee

Dec 11, 2020

Blanche E. Lee, 96, of Gladwin, passed away on December 11, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on May 11, 1924, the daughter of Howard and Marion Gedney in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee and together raised 3 children. Blanche loved camping and attending blue grass festivals.

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Deanne J. Blockno

Dec 8, 2020

Deanne J. Blockno, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She as born on October 19, 1963, the daughter of John and Betty Lou Gagne in Wayne. She has lived in Gladwin for the past 7 years previously residing in Clarkston. Deanne was a member of AARP.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother: John Gagne of...

Karen Smith

Dec 7, 2020

Karen A. Smith, 71, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on December 7, 2020 in Gladwin.  She was born on August 15, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Everett & Katherine (Sibert) Smith.  She has resided in Gladwin County for the last 20 years.

She is survived by her daughter: Gidget (John) Roberts of Plainsfield, Indiana, and grandchildren: Max...

Michael David Fritz

Dec 3, 2020

Michael David Fritz, 71, of Gladwin, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1949, the son of Michael and Eugenia (Slizewski) Fritz in Detroit. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was previously employed for Chrysler residing in Sterling Heights before moving to Gladwin.

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Thomas "Jim" Mathews

Dec 2, 2020

Thomas James “Jim” Mathews, 81 of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at home December 2 nd , 2020.

Jim proudly served his community for over 50 years as a Firefighter and First Responder for the Beaverton Area Fire Department. He was an avid bowler for many years and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Jim, a...

Grover Sherlock

Dec 2, 2020

Grover Sherlock, 53, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1967, the son of John and Mary Ellen (Bushong) Sherlock in Midland. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Grover was a avid outdoorsman. He lived to hunt and fish, and share all of his stories with...

Jacqueline Scheidler

Dec 2, 2020

Jacqueline Ann Scheidler (Evans) a retired Home Health Aid of Beaverton. She fought a courageous battle against the Covid-19 virus, she passed Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2020 at the age of 64 in West Branch, MI.

Jacqueline is survived by her Mother Mary Virginia Evans (Cohoon) of Beaverton, MI; husband Terry Scheidler of Beaverton, MI; Daughter April and...

Bettie M. Cramer

Nov 30, 2020

Bettie Cramer, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, in the arms of her heavenly father. She was born on June 12, 1933, the daughter of Clarence and Frances (Cannon) Goodman in Flint. She cherished her family and her animals. Bettie loved her birds and especially her hummingbirds, making sure they were taken care of.

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Duane Worden Jr.

Nov 28, 2020

Duane D. Worden Jr., 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on April 5, 1953, the son of Duane Sr. and Agnes Lucille Worden in Pontiac. In 1970, he was united in marriage to his life partner Reva Jones in Roscommon. They shared 50 wonderful years of marriage....

Milford Brueggeman

Nov 26, 2020

Milford Robert Brueggeman, 89, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2020. He was born on December 30, 1930 in Gladwin County where he lived most of his life. The son of Otto and Edith (Taylor) Brueggeman, Milford was their fourth child of ten. He is survived by three of his siblings:...

Melissa (Barnes) Carrell

Nov 25, 2020

Melissa (Barnes) Carrell, 46, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born on March 21, 1974, the daughter of Lloyd and Patricia (Witer) Barnes in Midland. On October 15, 1999, she was united in marriage to Matthew Carrell in Gladwin. They shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. She loved sunflowers, some would say obsess, she...

Barbara Church

Nov 25, 2020

Barbara Church, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1943, the daughter of LeRoy and Ellen (Pike) Goodwin in Alpena. On April 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to her true love William Church. They were blessed with 56 wonderful years of marriage. Barbara enjoyed helping friends and family in...

Wendy Vanhevel

Nov 25, 2020

Wendy VanHevel, age 64, of Gladwin, passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1956 in Mount Clemens, to Norman Carpenter and the late Barbara A. Hicks. She married and is survived by her husband Richard J. VanHevel on September 17, 1982.

She is survived by her children: Richard VanHevel, Melissa (Mark) Lehman, Eric...

Patricia Mercer

Nov 25, 2020

Patricia Mercer, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on December 17, 1943, the daughter of Norman and Betty Claypool. On December 7, 1968, Pat was united in marriage to John Henry Mercer in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1988. Pat was the Hay Township...

Ruth Campbell

Nov 23, 2020

Ruth Marie Campbell, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1930, the daughter of George and Lela (Quelet) Rau in Jackson, MI. She was united in marriage on August 22, 1948 to Floyd Campbell. He proceeded her in death on March 8, 2010. Ruth was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and...

George Speary

Nov 23, 2020

George Speary, 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1931, the son of Guy and Viola (Druley) Speary in Gladwin. He was a machinist for General Motors in Flint, retiring in 1985 after 26 years of service.

Left to cherish his memory are his two children: Debra (Michael) Pendleton...

Jerry "Jiggs" Mansfield

Nov 22, 2020

Jerry "Jiggs" Mansfield Sr., of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born on November 7, 1946, the son of Joseph and Dustral (Fritz) Mansfield in Gladwin. He was united in marriage on September 5, 1981, to  Janet Skeels in Gladwin. Together they shared 39 wonderful years of marriage. He was a veteran of the United...

Jean Ann Carr

Nov 20, 2020

Jean Ann Carr, 83, of Beaverton, formerly of Grand Blanc, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on October 6, 1937, the daughter of Harvey and Mary (Baldwin) Leiter in Mecosta County. She was employed as a secretary for General Motors Service Parts Operations located in Flint Township until her...

Harold "Ken" Horton Jr.

Nov 19, 2020

Harold Kenneth Horton Jr. (Ken) passed away at the age of 93 on November 19, 2020 following a short illness. Harold was born on September 21, 1927, son of the late Bessie (Keysor) and Harold Horton. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1946. Harold married Barbara Martz on June 17, 1950. Barb proceeded him in death on October...

Harley Wheeler

Nov 16, 2020

Harley Wheeler, 64, of Beaverton Passed away on November 16th 2020 at his home. He was born September, 26th 1956, the son of Harley and Katherine (Porter)Wheeler in Gladwin. Harley was a simple man and especially loved his rock and roll music.

Left to cherish his memory is three children; Larry Wheeler, Cassandra Wheeler, and Bethany (Chester)...