Obituaries

Oct 14, 2018

Melvia Olive Durkee, 84, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1934, the daughter of Richmand & Grace (Mattis) Thomas in Edenville Michigan. On June 10, 1955, she was united in marriage to Leonard Durkee in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He preceded her...

Oct 9, 2018

Bernice Cornman, 95, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She was born in Midland, Michigan on February 22, 1923 the daughter of Rene & Annie (Sian) Vanneste. She married her husband, Barney Cornman in 1944 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He predeceased her in 1992. She was a homemaker living in Gladwin County...

Oct 8, 2018

Lela J. Hillier, 90, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away in Florida on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born in Nester Twp. in Roscommon County on February 22, 1928 the daughter of Wilber & Bessie (Blake) Good. On April 19, 1973 she was united in marriage to Wilbur Hillier in Clio, Michigan. They shared 31 wonderful years together before...

Oct 8, 2018

Ty A. Anderson, 67, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 4, 1951 the son of Arthur & Esther (Seipke) Anderson. On October 22, 1978 he married his true love, Cindy Sheehan in Wyoming. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and he worked at Homestead...

Oct 8, 2018

John Wayne “Johnny” Bills Jr., 41, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly in Roscommon County on Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born in Oscoda, Michigan on December 13, 1976 the son of John W. & Rita (Netmop) Bills Sr. Johnny had a love for music, he thoroughly enjoyed playing in a band with his guitar. He is survived...

Oct 5, 2018

Thomas Samuel Hoag, 66, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at his home on Friday, October 5, 2018.  He was born in Gladwin, Michigan on June 3, 1952 the son of Thomas & Jessie Ann (Whitfield) Hoag. On September 7, 1983 he was united in marriage to his true love, Joann Finney in Gladwin. Thomas hired in at Simpson Industries...

Oct 4, 2018

Robert M. Grove Sr., 63, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. He fought a short illness and was surrounded by his family to the end. He was born in Gladwin on September 29, 1955 the son of Aaron & Dorothy (Rogers) Grove, and he was a lifetime...

Sep 29, 2018

Rhoda Elaine Cripps, 90, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Gladwin Pines on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born in West Branch, Michigan on April 2, 1928 the daughter of Lloyd & Helena (Banks) Richmond. On June 15, 1946 she married her true love, Leo Cripps in Ubly, Michigan. They celebrated 70 wonderful years together before he...

Sep 26, 2018

Robert D. Killian, 65, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born in Gladwin, Michigan on June 9, 1953 the son of Arthur & Gladys (Anderson) Killian. On October 9, 1971 he married his true love, Kathy McCulloch in Beaverton. They shared 45 wonderful years together before she predeceased him...

Sep 25, 2018

Richard Lee Wyatt, 71, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 9, 1947 the son of Clare & Beverly (Cheeseman) Wyatt. On August 17, 1991 he married Jennifer S. Olson in St. Joseph, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Air...

Sep 25, 2018

Pauline Joyce Blades, 89, of Beaverton, Michigan was called home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was born in Midland, Michigan on January 15, 1929 the daughter of John & Grace Crowell. On October 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Shirley Blades in Beaverton. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and attended Beaverton Church of...

Sep 24, 2018

Kerry D. Posey, 68, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away in St. Louis, Michigan on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 10, 1950 the son of Grant & Leona (Schultz) Posey. Kerry married Janet Yager, who predeceased him in 2014. He was owner/operator of the Main Street Café in Beaverton and the Beaverton City...

Sep 20, 2018

Gladys Roberta Stillwagon, 93, of West Branch, Michigan passed away at her home on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 27, 1924 the daughter of William & Sarah (Jones) Stuck. She first married Harry Dotson, who predeceased her, and then she married Floyd C. Stillwagon on July 27, 1983. He too predeceased her...

Sep 18, 2018

Myrna Joan Pritula, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born in Parry Sound, Sudbury, Ontario on January 18, 1942, the daughter of Carl & Mildred (Eden) Southbloom. She was a homemaker, and loved the outdoors, gardening and nature. She was very gifted in the kitchen and enjoyed baking and sharing her...

Sep 16, 2018

Anna M. Spencer, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was born on February 19, 1937, the daughter of George & Edith (Critchfield) McBurney in Normal, Illinois. On February 3, 1962, she was united in marriage to David Spencer in Sandusky, Michigan. She was employed by Gladwin Community Schools as a 5...

Sep 15, 2018

Patrick Daniel Plummer, 63, U.S. Veteran, of Beaverton, Michigan, left this life the early morning of September 15, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. He was born October 31, 1954 in Midland, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Irene (Thurston) Plummer. Surviving is his caregiver and son Jason Glenn as well as four...

Sep 15, 2018

Dr. Russel D. Warren, D.D.S, 56 of Beaverton, Michigan passed over on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on June 15, 1962, the son of Roger & Doris (Mills) Warren in Ionia, Michigan. Russel graduated from Ionia High School in 1980.  He graduated with a...

Sep 14, 2018

Carl W. Gillespie, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre. He was born on December 4, 1935, the son of James & Ruth (Yonker) Gillespie in Bay City, Michigan. On May 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Shirley Knaub in Bay City. Carl was owner/ operator...

Sep 14, 2018

Jose J.R. Romero, 82, of Alger, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on August 11, 1936, the son of Jose E. & Vergena (Montoya) Romero in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jose proudly served his country for 21 years from 1955-1976. His first 2 years he served in the...

Sep 13, 2018

Betty Oard, 90, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at the Medilodge of Clare. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Keen, New Hampshire. Betty was adopted by her Aunt Hazel & Uncle Stanley Rivers. On August 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Max Oard in Gladwin, Michigan. They were married 58...