Obituaries

Sep 2, 2019

Albert “Zeke” Vorachek, 86, of Gladwin, went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 30, 1932, the son of Thomas & Florence (LaFreniere) Vorachek, in Hafford, Saskatchewan. At the age of 3, his family moved and settled in Flint, Michigan. There he met and...

Aug 31, 2019

LaQuantis (Bud) Lamarr Collins, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. He was born on October 2, 1937, in Manilla, Arkansas.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents: Euell Commodore Collins & Laura Glenora (Vasbinder) Collins. Bud's parents, Euell & Laura migrated their family from Arkansas after...

Aug 31, 2019

Michelle (Flanagan) Brilla, 48, of Gladwin, (formerly of Westland), passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 5, 1970, the daughter of Michael & Judith (Gates) Flanagan in Wayne. Michelle was admired by all who knew her. She was everyone’s second mother. Always taking people in, her passion in life was being...

Aug 31, 2019

William V. Mead Jr., 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 1, 1934, the son of William Sr. & Evelyn (Preston) Mead in Roscommon. On September 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to his true love Patricia Treat in Roscommon. She preceded him in death...

Aug 31, 2019

Howard L. Smith, 76, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, August 31, 2019.  He was born on August 30, 1943, the son of Charles & Pauline (Otey) Smith in Gladwin.  He graduated from Gladwin High School in  the Class of 1961. After high school he continued his education and obtained an...

Aug 25, 2019

Christopher Wittbrodt, 46, of Rhodes, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1973, the son of James & Mary (Nash) Wittbrodt in Bay City. Chris held many jobs over the years, but always managed to take care of the homestead. He loved to garden and especially enjoyed fishing. He...

Aug 23, 2019

Roger L. Williams, 55, of Alger, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home. He was born the son of Daryl Sr. & Lorraine (Vincent) Williams on September 11, 1963, in Pontiac. He was employed as a machinist in the auto industry. He has lived in Gladwin County since 1995, previously residing in Pontiac. He...

Aug 21, 2019

Frances A. Ferrell, 94, of Gladwin, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was born in Beaverton on February 11, 1925, the daughter of Floyd and Arwilda (White) Hall. On February 21, 1943, she was united in marriage to her true love, Charles (Dick) Ferrell in Gladwin. They were married for 70...

Aug 19, 2019

David E. Bennett, 69, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on July 7, 1950, the son of Edward & Violet (Swarvar) Bennett in Muskegon. On May 17, 1980, he was united in marriage to his true love Chris King in Beaverton. Dave graduated from Coleman High School...

Aug 19, 2019

Darwin E. "Butch" Tubbs Sr., 74, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August, 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 18, 1944, the son of Merton & Winifred (Cole) Tubbs in Alma. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On November 27, 1965, he was united in...

Aug 17, 2019

Harold Spillers, 92, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at The Brook of Gladwin. He was born on November 3, 1926, the son of Forest & Hazel (Grosephend) Spillers in Flint, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country in Germany during World War II.  On August 5, 1950,...

Aug 13, 2019

Karen Todd, 63, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 29, 1955, the daughter of Bob & Elsie McKee in River Rouge. On March 9, 1979, she was united in marriage to her true love James Todd in Warren. She has lived in...

Aug 12, 2019

Maude Daniels, 93, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on August 12, 2019 in Gladwin. She was born the daughter of William & Polly (Webster) Moore on November 11, 1925 in Detroit. She was united in marriage to Frederick Alcorn on March 3, 1956. He preceded her in death in 1969.  She then married Benjamin Daniels in September of 1970. ...

Aug 11, 2019

Hanna M. Hudson, 87, of Gladwin, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 11, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born the daughter of Henry & Gladys (Penquite) Meltvedt on January 11, 1932, in Downers Grove, Illinois. She was united in marriage to her first husband William Frei on March 22, 1951 in Roseville. He preceded...

Aug 5, 2019

Lloyd Jr. Umphrey, 58, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born on February 20, 1961, the son of Lloyd Umphrey & Dorothy (Young) Umphrey, in Midland. Lloyd was a very independent man. Lloyd was a very private man who enjoyed his independence.  He was always tinkering with mechanics from radios, televisions...

Aug 2, 2019

On Friday, August 2, 2019, Gary Dean Grove, was suddenly raised up from the confines of his wheelchair and passed to his home in heaven. Gary was born in Clare, to Junior & Bonita (Downing) Grove. He was born on June 13, 1958, into a family of seven children and raised on a farm in Beaverton.

Aug 1, 2019

Donald Pero, 63, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born on June 12, 1956, the son of Francis & Edith (Shaw) Pero in Flint. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He owned and operated Pero Construction until his retirement. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Lannette (Mark Moriarity)...

Aug 1, 2019

Edwin L. Gatz, 93, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI of Gladwin. He was born on April 21, 1926, the son of Fred & Anna (Kutzke) Gatz in Gladwin. On June 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to Elfrieda Endert in Oberlin. Edwin was a veteran of the...

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...