Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

Beatrice “Bea” Caffrey passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Brook in Gladwin at the age of 95.  She was born in Gladwin on June 17, 1923.  She was one of 10 children born to Parker and Ellen Weaver.  She married Jack Caffrey in 1949 in Gladwin and together they had five children.  Jack passed away...

Dec 1, 2018

Charles A. White, 61, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born August 9, 1957, the son of Charles “Bud” & Dorotha “Ann” (Farmer) White in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed by General Motors working at the Grand Rapids plant until his retirement.  Charlie had various hobbies, he...

Nov 27, 2018

Janice Ann (Mansfield) VanWormer, 66, of Prudenville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born in Gladwin, Michigan on November 17, 1952 the daughter of Russell & Dustral (Fritz) Mansfield. Janice adored and loved spending time with her family. Among her fondest memories included camping, holiday decorating and sharing her mother’s wonderful meals.  Her memory will...

Nov 25, 2018

Thelma “Jean” Hoskinson, 89, of Gladwin, peacefully passed into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at her home in The Brook.  She was born in Gladwin on November 23, 1929, to Ota F. and Emma (Hull) Cox.  She was united in marriage to Elbert “Al” Hoskinson on March 14, 1948, in Gladwin....

Nov 24, 2018

Gerald C. Beagle, born May 11, 1925 to Marjorie R. (Atkin) and Carl M. Beagle in Millington, Michigan, passed away on November 24, 2018 at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin, Michigan making him the “only Beagle to live this long.” He was proud of living 93 years. Along with his identical twin, Harold E. Beagle, he enlisted into...

Nov 19, 2018

Richard Carnahan, 83, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at his home on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born in Gladwin, Michigan on January 1, 1935, the son of Ray & Frances (Manley) Carnahan. On August 17, 1956 he married his true love, Hope Elouise Yates in Beaverton. They shared 61 wonderful years together before she predeceased in 2017....

Nov 17, 2018

Theodore “Ted” Leroy Barre, 83, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born in Newago, Michigan on April 28, 1935 the son of Theodore & Martha ( McClellen) Barre. In 1953 he married Lorna Gillette in Indiana. He was an Electrician, employed with Dow Chemical in...

Nov 13, 2018

Dayna M. Stone, 63, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on June 12, 1955, the daughter of Donald & Helen (Moldovan) Ellich in Warren, Michigan. On April 12, 1995, she was united in marriage to John Stone in Gladwin. Dayna was in her element when she was surrounded by people. She...

Nov 13, 2018

Jerry Duncan Falor, 77, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born in Eagle, Michigan on April 4, 1941 the son of Hank & Mabel (Bush) Falor. On August 31, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judy Ann Brokaw in Eagle, Michigan. They were married 51 years until she preceded him in...

Nov 3, 2018

Ronald Allen Price, 55 of Gladwin, Michigan, left this world on Saturday, November 3, 2018 fast and furious just like the way he lived his life. His biggest supporter and greatest accomplishment; his son Kyler was by his side. Even though Ron struggled in life the people who know him best will miss the compassion he showed to everyone young...

Nov 1, 2018

Walter Van Gieson, “ Van” to his family and friends, 90 passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2018 at his home. He was born and was raised in Brooklyn, NY to the late Walter Wilson Van Gieson Sr. &  Monna Van Gieson (Duckworth ). He married Esther Rodriguez on December 23, 1950 in Detroit, MI, she survives him.Surviving besides his...

Oct 29, 2018

Pauline Manifold, 79, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away at Brittany Manor in Midland, Michigan on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born in Ohio on September 30, 1939 the daughter of Ivan & Esther (Lehman) Dawley. She was owner of Glam ‘O Rae Hair Salon in Saginaw for many years. She had lived in Midland County since 2012, previously...

Oct 27, 2018

Elsie Ann Mary Gorman, 55, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home from a lengthy illness surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was born in Oakwood Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on August 31, 1963, to the phenomenally, wonderful parents of Donald & Margaret (Aubin, Sharkschmidt) Gorman.

Elsie enjoyed her roles as...

Oct 24, 2018

Sarah “Sally” Abbotts, 88, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 1, 1929 the daughter of Arnold & Muriel (Johnstone) Stewart. On August 4, 1951 she married James Abbotts in Covington, Kentucky. They celebrated 51 wonderful years together before...

Oct 23, 2018

Patrick William Smith, 84, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Medilodge of Clare in Clare, Michigan on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 6, 1934 the son of Gerald & Hilah (Vorhees) Smith. He first married Marcia Conley and they together raised 4 wonderful children. She predeceased him, and then he married Pamela...

Oct 22, 2018

Lila Elaine Ritchie, 98, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehab on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born in Gladwin on January 18, 1920 the daughter of William & Margaret (Cuddie) Vanhorn. On May 20, 1939 she was united in marriage to Vern Ritchie in Gladwin. They celebrated 46 wonderful years together before he...

Oct 22, 2018

Joan L. Dulac, 85, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 3, 1933 the daughter of George & Dorothy (Hoffmann) Punches. On April 5, 1958 she was united in marriage to Louis Dulac in Saginaw. Joan was employed with Buena Vista High School as a Guidance Secretary when...

Oct 20, 2018

Lester Albert Raymer Jr., 79, of Gladwin, Michigan, formerly of Macomb Township and Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan following a long and courageous battle with Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia, surrounded by his loving wife, Wanda and family. He was born on March 28, 1939 to Lester Sr. and Jasprina...

Oct 18, 2018

Gerald T. Golda, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on June 30, 1942 the son of Stanley Sr. & Ann (Skrzyniarz) Golda. On February 8, 1964 he married his best friend, Jean Sandles in East Detroit, Michigan. He retired from the GM Research Labs at...

Oct 18, 2018

Jill F. Noyce, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born in Rogers City, Michigan on April 21, 1953 the daughter of Arthur & Alice (Corthals) McCready. On February 19, 1972 she married her true love, Dennis G. Noyce in Alpena, Michigan. Jill was a homemaker living in Gladwin County since...