Obituaries

Aug 20, 2020

Richard Lee Harris, age 85 of Gladwin, Michigan, much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2020.  Richard was born in Moulton, Iowa on June 19, 1935 to LaVeeta and Lloyd Harris.  Richard lettered in baseball and basketball at Moulton high school where he was one of the star players.  It was here that...

Aug 19, 2020

David Wayne DeLaurier, Sr. of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August, 19, 2020, at the age of 62. After several months of declining health due to cancer, David died in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side. David was born in Flint on January 5, 1958, to Archie and Margaret (Spencer) DeLaurier. He...

Aug 17, 2020

Carl Randel Malott of Beaverton MI, formerly of Clio MI, was born in Judsonia, AR, on January 23, 1945, was called home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2020. Carl was a loving father and husband and took great pride in being "Bumpa". Carl was not a man of many words but he touched the hearts of...

Aug 14, 2020

William "Bill" Schultz, 92, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1927, the son of Ernest & Dora (Sibbe) Schultz in Mt. Clemens. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army, prouldy serving his country during World War II.  He worked in the oil fields in his younger years and...

Aug 14, 2020

Delmer Weldon, 98, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his farm surrounded by family on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was the son of William "Hay Wire Bill" Weldon and Millie (Haines) Weldon. Delmer married the love of his life Daisybelle Koons on January 24th, 1943 and they celebrated 75 years of marriage. Delmer and Daisybelle raised four...

Aug 13, 2020

Gordon R. Switzer, 92, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 21, 1928, the son of Randolph & Alice (Apsey) Switzer in Detroit. On November 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Rena Mae Nettleton in Gladwin. They were blessed with 47 years...

Aug 12, 2020

Donna Theresa (Menz) Barcome, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin of Gladwin, Michigan passed away August 12, 2020 at 87 years of age.  Donna was born September 25, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan.  She was the daughter of Henry M. and Lucy T. (Fehmer) Menz. She was united in marriage to Richard Leo Barcome on August 6, 1955...

Aug 9, 2020

Karen Lynn (Hall) Breault, 71, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1948, the daughter of Jeanne (VanBocxlaer) and Joseph Durham in Saginaw. On February 11, 1967, she was united in marriage to her husband Derry Dean Breault in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in...

Aug 9, 2020

Vera G. French, 79, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her home on August 9, 2020. Vera was born August 15, 1940 the daughter of William and Flossie (Good) Muma in Roscommon County. On August 24, 1957, Vera was united in marriage to the love of her life Jerry French in West Branch. During her...

Aug 5, 2020

Judy Ann Davis, 68, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on August 18, 1951, the daughter of Henry & Clara (Welsh) Ziemer in Gladwin. On October 16, 1971, she was united in marriage to Stanley Davis in Gladwin. She was employed as a custodian and security officer for...

Jul 29, 2020

William Kroll Jr., 70, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away surrounded by his loved ones Wednesday, July 29, 2020. William was born February 12, 1950 the son of William and Susan (Steele) Kroll in Gladwin, Michigan. William was a proud veteran of the United States Army. After his brief draft service, to the United States Army, William was a long...

Jul 27, 2020

David Bernard "Bernie" Rice, 71, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 11, 1949, the son Culen Van Rice & Margaret Hoover in Waverly, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era. He was an operator and...

Jul 27, 2020

Pamela Duttine, 64, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1956, the daughter of Donald & Ada (McCoy) Wright in Grand Blanc. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force, proudly serving her country for 4 years. She was a laborer for Ford Motor Company...

Jul 23, 2020

Clayton H. Dennings died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the age of 100. He was born November 3 rd , 1919 to Oliver J. and Ethel V. (Carnahan) Dennings in Gladwin County, Michigan, where he resided all his life.

Clayton married Viola R. Buzzell on August 29 th , 1941, at the Hockaday Free Methodist Church parsonage,...

Jul 22, 2020

Barbara Auxier, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Medilodge of Clare. She was born on July 24, 1942, the daughter of Earl & Bertha (Williams) Rich in Deckerville. She was united in marriage to Johnny Auxier On September 1, 1962, in Smith Creek. He preceded her in death in 1992. She was a...

Jul 18, 2020

Shannon Cady-Esparsen, 55, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 18, 2020, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. She was born the daughter of Charles and Beverly (Allen) Cady on March 2, 1965. Shannon prouldy served her country as a United States Marine for five years before being honorably discharged. She was united in marriage on...

Jul 15, 2020

Clayton Maxwell, 65, of Gladwin, passed away on July 15, 2020 in Gladwin.  He was born the son of Neuman & Virginia (Nash) Maxwell on June 11, 1955 in Clare.  Clayton was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County, and Owned & Operated Maxwell Forestry in Gladwin.  He was united in marriage to Linda Pavlowski in 1973 in Gladwin.  She...

Jul 12, 2020

Norbert "Bud" Vermeesch, 84, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Huron Woods Nursing and Rehab Center in Kawkawlin. He was born on March 29, 1936, the son of Aloyisious & Nora (Van Sumeran) Vermeesch in Essexville. Bud worked for Bay City Chevrolet and R & R Redi-Mix before moving to Beaverton in 1973. He would...

Jul 11, 2020

George H. Whitney, 95, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Gladwin.  He was born the son of Clifford & Nettie (Osborne) Whitney on December 1, 1924 in Coleman. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during World War II. He married Pansy “Pat” Griffin on December 1, 1946. ...

Jul 10, 2020

Mae Elizabeth (Zimmer) Hetherington, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Midland.  She was born on November 5, 1930 the daughter of Edward & Cora (Wirick) Zimmer in Gladwin.  Mae was a lifetime resident of Gladwin.  She married Clarence Hetherington on December 15, 1950 in Gladwin.  Clarence preceded her in death in 1997.  She was...