Obituaries

Jan 19, 2019

Larry L. Mielke, 73, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1945, the son of Oswald & Irene (Conner) Mielke in Gladwin, Michigan. On July 3, 1965, he was united in marriage to Nancy Swanstra in Clare, Michigan. He retired in 2000 after...

Jan 16, 2019

Diana E. Nichols, 63, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 14, 1955 the daughter of Donald & Shirley (Reynolds) Baden. She married Armon W. Nichols in Georgia in 2009. Diana had lived in Gladwin County for the last 10...

Jan 15, 2019

Gail Marie Gorski, 74, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 9, 1944 the daughter of Elmer & Theresa (Kerblewski) Yates. On March 27, 1965 she was united in marriage to John Gorski in Bay City, Michigan. She...

Jan 14, 2019

Richard T. Nokielski, 70, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 25, 1948 the son of Stanley & Adele (Toporowski) Nokielski. He enjoyed camping, fishing and going to casinos, but his passion was bowling. He bowled in many leagues throughout Beaverton. He...

Jan 1, 2019

Susan J. Garner, 67, of Clare, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 29, 1951 the daughter of Bernard & Mary (Skiba) Maruszewski. She was employed with the University of Michigan until her retirement. She had lived in Clare County for the...

Dec 31, 2018

Thomas L. Palmiter, 80, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1938 the son of Lester & Eunice (Neate) Palmiter. Thomas was proud to represent his country and he fulfilled his duty with the Michigan National Guard. On February 15, 1958 he was united...

Dec 29, 2018

Joseph M. Cook, 63, of Williamston, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 29, 1955 the son of Leonard & Gordene (Wheeler) Cook. In October of 1984, he married Heidi Strnad in East Lansing, Michigan. They shared 14 years and two children together before she predeceased him in 1998. An...

Dec 28, 2018

David K. Johnston Jr., 72, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was born in Spring Lake, Michigan on December 4, 1946 the son of David K. Sr. & Marion (Johnson) Johnston. He graduated from Spring Lake High School in the class of 1965. On January 10,...

Dec 28, 2018

Kate Thern, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born on March 6, 1936, the daughter of Ray & Jane Sanders in Virginia. She was united in marriage to James Thern on January 10, 1964 in Monaville, West Virginia. She was employed for General Motors in Warren as an assembly...

Dec 27, 2018

Rose M. Rogel 63, of Hope, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 27, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1955, the daughter of Woodrow Ball & Leah Haas (Nusz) in Saginaw Michigan. She was united in marriage to Ronald Rogel in 1972. Rose has lived in Hope Michigan for the last 15 years enjoying many...

Dec 26, 2018

Robert “Bob” Dings, 68, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Mid-Michigan, Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born on July 10, 1950, the son of Theodore & Ellen (Theuer) Dings in Detroit, Michigan. He married Margaret Shears in Pontiac, Michigan. They were married 42 wonderful years. He was employed as a tool & die maker...

Dec 26, 2018

Catherine M. (Partaka) Zmich, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home with her loved ones at her side on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 16, 1937 the daughter of Alvin & Mildred (McAllister) Wright. She first married Leonard J. Partaka on January 4, 1955. He predeceased her September 5, 1972....

Dec 19, 2018

Lucille Worden, 86, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan on November 17, 1932 the daughter of James & Matilda (Wesley) Taylor. On February 2, 1952 she married Duane Worden in Pontiac, Michigan. She was a homemaker, living in Gladwin County since...

Dec 18, 2018

Amy Athey, son, Rocco Wharff, daughter, Lydia Athey, all of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Amy Beth Athey, 42, was born, December 22, 1975, and raised by Chris Anderson & Beth McCool. She recently became reacquainted with her biological father: Ted Huffman.  Amy was a very devoted and passionate woman.  She was...

Dec 18, 2018

Amy Athey, son, Rocco Wharff, daughter, Lydia Athey, all of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Amy Beth Athey, 42, was born, December 22, 1975, and raised by Chris Anderson & Beth McCool. She recently became reacquainted with her biological father: Ted Huffman.  Amy was a very devoted and passionate woman.  She was...

Dec 18, 2018

Amy Athey, son, Rocco Wharff, daughter, Lydia Athey, all of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Amy Beth Athey, 42, was born, December 22, 1975, and raised by Chris Anderson & Beth McCool. She recently became reacquainted with her biological father: Ted Huffman.  Amy was a very devoted and passionate woman.  She was...

Dec 6, 2018

Thomas Robert Elliott, 69 of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 19, 1949, the son of Robert & Eleanor (Duby) Elliott. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era. He had lived in Gladwin County...

Dec 4, 2018

Donald L. Bilbey, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, 82 years old, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 28, 1936 the son of Stephen & Mary (Hudson) Bilbey. On July 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Caroline LeeMae Rodgers in Pontiac....

Dec 3, 2018

Denis P. Claveloux, 87, recently of Beaverton, Michigan passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, December 3, 2018, with his wife Madeline at his side.  He was born in Union City, New Jersey on October 19, 1931 the son of Pierre & Anna (Azarian) Claveloux.  He received his Bachelors Degree from Fordham University, and his Masters from Columbia...

Dec 2, 2018

Kathleen O’Bannon, 75, of Detroit, Michigan passed away at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit on Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on August 28, 1943 the daughter of James & Rosina (Clay) O’Bannon. She graduated from Wayne State University and she was proud to have authored many books on the subject of Nutrition....