Obituaries

Jul 29, 2019

Delores Ann Cottrell, 68, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born on April 25, 1951, the daughter of Joseph & Delores (Sole) Allor in Mt. Clemens. On January 9, 1969, she was united in marriage to her true love John W. Cottrell in Mt. Clemens. He preceded her in death in 2007. She...

Jul 27, 2019

Vera A. Parker, 86, a lifetime resident of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born the daughter of Keith & Beatrice Councell on December 4, 1932. She married Lyle Parker on October 10, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1995. Vera was a farmer’s wife at...

Jul 26, 2019

Willia H. Finney, 85, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Health, Midland. She was born the daughter of Clifford & Minnie (Wade) Hiett on May 11, 1934, in Sand Mountain, Alabama. On May 10, 1974, she was united in marriage to Leonard Finney in Clare. She was employed as a bus driver for...

Jul 22, 2019

Wayne Tuck, 94, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Gladwin, Michigan.  He was born the son of Fred & Della (Copus) Tuck. In 1947 he married Thelma Sites in Gladwin.  She preceded him in death in 2018.  He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin.  Wayne worked for Dow Chemical in Midland as an operator. ...

Jul 21, 2019

Rose Darlene Brown, 81 passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland.  Rose was born on June 4, 1938, the daughter of Frank & Mabyn (Lyvere) Matuzak in Saginaw. In 1958, she was united in marriage to her true love Horace Brown in Saginaw. She was a devout member of Our Lady of Grace, Edenville,...

Jul 21, 2019

Rosina (Rose) M. Moore, born December 9th, 1958, age 60 went to be with her Husband Leslie in Heaven on July 21st, 2019. She is survived by loving parents David Jr and Mary Jane Lamontain of Gansevoort NY, Brothers Leo LaMontain (Diane) of NY, David LaMontain III of MI, Sisters Dominica LaMontain of NC, and Lisa Muller (George) of...

Jul 16, 2019

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, went home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 60. Kenneth P. Wagner was born in Bay City on December 15, 1958, the son of the late Leo & Jeanette (Dowd) Wagner. Ken married Laurie Wegener on October 21, 1978, and she survives him....

Jul 16, 2019

Janice Grzegorzewski, 66, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn, MI. Born on May 24, 1953, the daughter of Theodor & Erna (Fitzgerald) Achatz. On September 20, 1985, she married her true love Bruce Grzegorzewski in Warren, MI. She moved to Gladwin in 2007. Janice’s careers were as...

Jul 10, 2019

Geraldine L. Roberson, 86, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on July 10, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 4, 1933, the daughter of Albert & Pearl (Ellsworth) Schoals in Midland. On June 18, 1949, she was united in marriage to Edward Smith in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1987. She enjoyed a successful career...

Jul 9, 2019

Donna Lee Matthews, 87, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on August 11, 1931, the daughter of Stanley & Gertrude (Hetherington) Breault in Gladwin. On June 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Matthews. He preceded her in death...

Jul 9, 2019

Carolyn Hope Kareus, 85, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  Carolyn was born on July 1, 1934, the daughter of William & Carrie (Bodie) Southwell in Gladwin, Michigan.  After graduating High School she continued her education receiving her bachelor’s in education from Central Michigan University and her master’s in education from Michigan State University. On...

Jul 2, 2019

Pierce "Pete" Hock, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 29, 1937, the son of Loring & Alice (Mitchell) Hock in Midland. On November 24, 1973, he was united in marriage to his true love Sonjia Ritchie. He was employed as a Millwright for Dow Chemical for...

Jul 1, 2019

Arthur Bender, 89, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1929, the son of Arthur P. & Renada (Nickademus) Bender in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. On April 10, 1954, he...

Jun 28, 2019

Jose M. Wyrembelski, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Friday June 28, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Health, Midland. She was born on August 18, 1937, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Bidoul, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was united in marriage with her true love Russell Wyrembelski on July 28, 1955, in Center Line, Michigan. They have lived in...

Jun 24, 2019

John Williams, 77, died on Monday, June 24, 2019, at his home in Beaverton, Michigan, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. John was born on January 8, 1942, in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan and later moved to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan  in 1963 when he was united in marriage to his wife...

Jun 24, 2019

Shirley Ann Bowers, 85, of Rapid City, Michigan, passed away at Green Acres Assisted Living Facility in Lowell, Michigan surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1933, the daughter of Arnold & Augusta (Schaaf) Anschuetz in East Tawas, Michigan. On May 8, 1954, she was united in marriage to Maynard...

Jun 23, 2019

Vernon C. Doty passed away at age 96 on June 23, 2019, at the Pines of Gladwin Nursing Home after a challenging past few weeks.

Vernon was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 4, 1922.  He was a decorated corporal in the United States Army and proudly served in the 422 nd Infantry Regiment, Alpha Company. ...

Jun 19, 2019

James D. Wiseman, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on December 18, 1942, the son of John & Evelyn (Blackwood) Wiseman, in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has lived in Gladwin since 2014, previously residing in Atlanta, Michigan. He was owner/ operator of D & J Construction...

Jun 16, 2019

James Arnold, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1942, the son of Howard & Gertrude (Jeppesen) Arnold in Flint, Michigan. On February 10, 1962, Jim married the love of his life, Marion Morgan. Together, they were the proud parent of five sons Chris...

Jun 15, 2019

Charles (Chuck) Donald McClure, 75, of Gladwin, Michigan, beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, suddenly passed on June 15, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1943, to Charles & Norma (Gutzmer) McClure in St. Charles, Michigan. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1961 and continued his education at Michigan State University, graduating with...