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BILLINGS TOWNSHIP CEMETERY is located in Section 14 of Billings Township, on Estey Road, Beaverton. Owner:Township.

A'S

LINDA K. ADAMS (1946 -26 AUG 1973) 

ROBERT DEHN ADAMS (16 FEB 1966 – 5 JAN 1983)
(Midland Daily News, Jan. 6, 1983)

Robert Dehn Adams, 16, 3827 Birch, Beaverton, died unexpectedly Wednesday in his home.  He 
was born Feb. 16, 1966, in Midland. He was a junior at Beaverton High School and played 
baseball with the Albright Shores team.

He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Adams of Beaverton; grandmother, Mildred Adams 
of Midland; grandfather, Clifford Ross of Beaverton; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Pat Gransden 
of Hope; stepbrothers, William and Mathew Bywater, at home; sister, Pamela M. Adams, at 
home; and stepsister, Kane Root of Hope.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Ware-Smith Chapel with the Rev. David New officiating. 
Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm. Friday and until time of service.

LEONA L. ALBRIGHT (15 JAN 1897 - 28 OCT 1988) 

GARY ALEXANDER (4 APRIL 1977 - 2 NOV 1995) 

HUGH B. ALLAN (1891 – 6 AUG 1977)   

BIRDELLA L. ALLAN (1921 - ?) 

CHESTER L. ALLAN (1886 - 1965) 

FLOYD NEIL ALLEN (10 JAN 1919 - 4 SEP 2002)
Floyd Neil Allen, 83, of Beaverton, died Wednesday evening, September 4, 2002 at 
MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born January 10, 1919 in Ann Arbor, son of 
Floyd J. and Mary L. (Pratt) Allen. He graduated from High Schoo in Ann Arbor and attended 
Cleary Business College. Neil retired from Wirtz Manufacturin Co. in Port Huron and moved 
to the Beaverton area in 1970.
He is survived by his son, Paul (Cheryl) Allen of Fowlerville; two sisters, Lucille "Pat" (Paul) 
Bennett of Midland, and Marguerite Kelley of Chelsea; one brother, Dr. Laurence E. Allen of 
Arizona; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; his caretaker for many years, Virginia 
McPhail of Beaverton, and her children, John Massaro of West Monroe, New York, Michael 
Massaro, Donna Bentley and Mark (Nancy) Massaro, all of Beaverton.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Allen. Funeral services took 
place at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2002 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 
1200 West Wheeler Street, Midland. Rev. Dr. David Stout of the Aldersgate United Methodist 
Church officiated. Burial took place in Billing Township Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Midland Community 
Cancer Services or the American Heart Association. You may also share your memories and 
thoughts with the family through waresmithwoolever.com Gladwin County Record 

PATRICIA L. ALLEN (1933 - ?) 

FLORENCE E. ARNOLD (1907 - ?) 

WILLIAM D. ARNOLD (10 JULY 1910 - 15 AUG 1999)

ALEX ASHLEY (1879 – 19 AUG 1961)

GRACE ELMYRA ASHLEY (4 MAY 1880 – 7 APRIL 1977)
 
HAROLD J. ASHLEY (31 MAY 1945 - 25 MAY 1997)
 
RICHARD L. ASHLEY (30 AUG 1943 - 4 JAN 1984)
Richard L. Ashley, 40, 70 E. Knox Rd. Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Gladwin on August 30, 1943, he had spent his lifetime here. 
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ella Mae Powell of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Lyle of Imlay 
City, Kenneth and Harold of Beaverton; and 2 sisters, Idella Lane and Shirley Dillion of Clare. 
Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Duane Koontz officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 01-11/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2 

Richard L. Ashley (Midland Daily News, Jan 6, 1984)

Richard L. Ashley, 40, of Beaverton, died unexpectedly Jan. 4, 1984, in Gladwin Area Hospital.

He was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Gladwin, where he was a lifetime resident.  He leaves his mother, 
Ella Mae Powell of Beaverton; brothers, Lyle Ashley of Imlay City and Kenneth Ashley and 
Harold Ashley both, of Beaverton: and sisters, Idella Lane and Shirley Dillon both of Clare.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Duane 
Coontz officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.


HOLLIS W. ATHERTON (11 MAY 1908 - 21 JAN 1983)
(Midland Daily News, Jan. 24, 1983)

Hollis W. Atherton, 74, of 1774 Hay, Beaverton, died Friday in the Gladwin Area Hospital.

He was born May 11, 1908, in Durand.   He attended Gaines Schools and moved to Gladwin 
County in 1947.  He married the former Nellie Granger in Mount Morris.  He was a member of the 
Daniels Band Church of Highwood.

He leaves his wife, sons, Raymond Atherton of Flint, Henry Atherton of Appca, Fla., and  James 
Atherton of Beaverton; daughters, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Crook of Beaverton and Mrs. Raymond 
(Martha) DeFoy of Clare; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; brother Clark Atherton of 
West Branch; and sisters, Mrs. Lonnie (Nora) Clark of West Branch and Mrs. John (Gertrude) 
Border of Clio.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. James 
Hoggard officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 
anytime until time of service.

(Gladwin County Record - 26 Jan 1983)
 
Hollis W. Atherton, 74, of 1774 Hay Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 24, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital.  Born in Durand on May 11, 1908, he attended Gaines schools and moved to  
Gladwin County in 1947. He was a mechanic in small engine repair and a member of the Daniel's 
Band Church of Highwood. He was married to the former Nellie Granger in Mt. Morris. 
Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Raymond of Flint, Henry of Appca, Fla. and James 
of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Victor (Mary) Crook of  Beaverton and Mrs. Raymond (Martha) 
DeFoy of Clare; one brother, Clark of West Branch; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora Clark of West Branch 
and Mrs. Gertrude Border of Clio; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 
Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. James 
Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.

 
NELLIE R. ATHERTON (8 MARCH 1910 – 28 MAY 1991)
Gladwin County Record - June 5, 1991
Mrs. Nellie R. Atherton, 81, of 1774 Hay Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 28, 1991, at her 
home after a long illness.  Born in Gaines, March 8, 1910, she moved to Gladwin County in 
1947 from Genesee County. Mrs. Atherton was a member of the Highwood Church of  
Daniel's Band. 
The former Nellie Granger, she was married to Hollis Atherton in 1930 in Durand. He 
preceded her in death January 1983. 
Surviving are 3 sons, Raymond of Flint, Henry and James of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. 
Victor (Mary) Crook of Beaverton and Mrs. Raymond (Martha) DeFoy of Clare; a sister-in-
law, Mrs. Mary Jane Granger of Swartz Creek; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. 
Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Wesley Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.
B'S 

CHARLES FREDERICK BAILEY (24 OCT 1924 - 15 SEP 1978)

Charles F. Bailey, 61, of 4666 Klender Rd., Rhodes, died Friday, Sept. 15, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Detroit on October 24, 1916, he was retired from 
the Detroit and Mackinaw Railroad. A veteran of World War II, he moved to Gladwin County three 
years ago from Tawas. Mr. Bailey was a member of the American Legion Post 274 in Oscoda.
   He was married to the former Florence Zaranko on July 28, 1945, in Detroit. She survived him. 
Rites were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in 
the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

GERALD L. BAKER (11 SEP 1937 - 29 APRIL 1999)

HEATHER NICOLE BERIAULT (12 FEB 1988 - 19 JAN 1989)

Heather Nicole Beriault, 11 month old daughter of Susan Beriault of 3852 Pine St., Beaverton, 
died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Pontiac, Feb. 12, 1988, 
she has spent her lifetime here. Besides her mother, she is survived by grandparents, Wilbur and 
Janet Rice of Pontiac; great grandmother, Bernice Honeycutt of Beaverton; and great aunt, 
Mabel Keysear of Beaverton.
   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-25/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2

WILLIAM L. BIERD (1 DEC 1939 - 5 SEP 1987)

William L. Bierd, 47, of 316 Van Dyke Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, in St. Mary's 
Hospital, Saginaw, after a short Illness. Born in Saginaw Dec. 1, 1939, he moved to Gladwin 
County in September 1955 from Saginaw. Mr. Bierd had been a grinder operator for Nodular 
Foundry in Saginaw since 1969. He served in the Army from 1962 to 1964 and was a member of 
UAW Local 668, Saginaw. Mr. Bierd and the former Darlene Wray were married July 26, 1968, in 
Pinconning.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Kelly Benson of Bowie, Md.; one daughter, Paula 
King of Detroit; his father, Bill Bierd Sr. of Beaverton; his mother, Jane Bierd of Bay City; one 
brother, Jack of Chiefland, Fla.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose Benmark of Toivola and Mrs. Cindy Nix 
of Beaverton.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. 
The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 09-09/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2
GERALD W. "JERRY B" BIERSCHBACH (14 APRIL 1919 - 14 JUNE 2001)
Gerald W. "Jerry B" Bierschbach, 82, of Beaverton, died Thursday, June 14, 2001 at MidMichigan 
Medical Center-Midland. Born April 14, 1919 in L’Anse, he was the son of Arthur and Erma 
(Picard) Bierschbach. He lived in Gladwin County since 1976 and previously lived in Lincoln Park. 
Gerald married Isabel (Raymond), Aug. 14, 1943 in Detroit. He was a truck driver for Gateway 
Transportation in Dearborn, retiring in 1975 after 30 years. He was a member of the Albright 
Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 and a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. 
Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters, Jacqueline and husband Thomas Ficek, 
Geraldine and husband John Brancheau, Dayle and husband George Willetts, and Michelle and 
husband Emil Schaefer, all of Beaverton; one son, Robert and wife Lisa of Beaverton; 16 
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one niece; and one nephew. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Emil and Donald. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville with Rev. Father 
Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery. There was a special service 
at 7 p.m. Sunday by the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in 
charge of the arrangements.
FRANK L. BLOSSEY (13 FEB 1952 - 5 DEC 1999)
Frank L. Blossey, 47, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. 
Born Feb. 13, 1952 in Bay City, he was the son of Frank and Fay Nichols Vendola. 
Frank married Diane Grogan, Aug. 9, 1974 in Clarkston. 
Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Charles; two brothers, John and Gary, both of 
Beaverton; one stepbrother, George Blossey of Bay City; two sisters, Faye Edgar of Hillman, 
and Betty Edgar of Pontiac; and several nieces and nephews. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor 
Matt Place officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery.
ROBERT W. BOCK (18 OCT 1932 - 15 SEP 2000)
JOSEPH J. BOKOTA, JR (5 JAN 1945 - 14 FEB 2005)
Joseph J. Bokota, Jr., Joseph J. Bokota, Jr., 60, of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida passed away on 
Feb. 14, 2005 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a lengthy battle with heart 
disease. Joseph was born on Jan. 5, 1945 in Detroit. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Joseph J. Bokota, Sr. and is survived by his mother, Caroline C. Bokota of Beaverton; five 
sisters, Toni Matteson of Dumas, Texas, Sandra L. (Ken) Slater of Metamora, Claudia (Dan) 
Whitmer of Beaverton; Marilyn (Ken Dell) Bokota of Beaverton, and Cheryl Bokota of Gladwin; 
three nieces, Carol (Bob) Hoag, Tammy Whitmer and Justina Bokota, all of Beaverton; seven 
nephews, Steven (Carla) Henry of Atlas, Ron Jr., George, Rob, Bob, John and Matt Matteson, all 
of Dumas, Texas; and many Great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Joe will be 
remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends, and all those who cared for him 
during his illness. 
He will be laid to rest at Billings Township Cemetery, Albright Shores. Joe requested cremation 
and no services. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charities.
JACK B. BRANSCOM (23 OCT 1910 - 25 JAN 1988)

Jack B. Branscom, 77, of 4273 Monroe Rd., Midland, died Monday, Jan. 25, in the Saginaw V.A. 
Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Jackson County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1910, he moved to 
Midland County 48 years ago from Ohio. He was self-employed and a member of the Midland 
Baptist Church. Mr. Branscom served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Branscom and the 
former Marion Martin were married Jan. 28, 1942, in Midland. She preceded him in death May 26, 
1986.
   Surviving are one son, Paul of Ray, Ohio; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Hazel Ray and Mrs. Faye 
Tennant of Midland, Helen Mason of Allen Park and Micki Hearns of Tampa, Fla.; 2 brothers, 
Sam of Midland and Lee of Chillicothe, Ohio; 2 sisters, Clara Clary of Londonderry, Ohio and 
Alace Benson of Chillicothe, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A brother and a 
sister preceded him in death.
   Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor 
David Arvey will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 01-27/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

FRED C. BRAY (19 APRIL 1906 - 6 MARCH 1982)

Fred C. Bray, 75, 1198 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, March 6, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a long illness. Born in Morehouse, Mo., on April 19, 1906, he came to Gladwin 
County in 1971. Mr. Bray retired in 1971 as service manager for a car dealership in Pontiac. He 
was a member of the Waterford Fraternal Order of Eagles 2887 and the Pontiac Moose Lodge 
108. Mr. Bray and the former Anna Mae Strong were married March 22, 1966, in Waterford.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Loren (Joan) Goodwin of Salem, Ore.; 4 
step-children, Boyd Thomason of Greenville, Tenn., Robert Thomason of Kissimmee, Fla., 
Charles Thomason of Pontiac and Mrs. James (Mary) Hull of Clarkston; one brother, Hartley Bray 
of Hale; one sister, Mrs. Madge Leinenger of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren and 11 great 
grandchildren.
   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The 
Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 03-10/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

HAROLD E. BROTHERTON (26 JUNE 1923 - 18 OCT 1974)

Harold E. Brotherton, 51, of Pleasant Beach Trailer Park, Billings Township, died Friday, October 
18, in the Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor. Born in Kennett, Mo., he came to Wayne in 1942, joining 
the air force June 14, 1943, and was discharged Feb. 13, 1946. He moved to Flint in February of 
1946 where he worked as a carpenter for Buick Motors, retiring in 1972, coming to Gladwin 
County at that time.
   Surviving are 3 daughters; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Pollock, and 1 sister, Mrs. Ross (Pauline) 
Talarico, both of Billings Township. Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral 
Home with Eloy V. Torres officiating, and burial was in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 10-23/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2

CHELSEY REAUNE BRUSHABER (14 SEPT 1990– 14 SEPT 1990)

From the Gladwin County Record --- September 19, 1990

Chelsey Reaune Brushaber, infant daughter of Peter and Tina Brushaber of 585 Brushaber Rd., 
Beaverton, was dead at birth Friday, Sept. 14, 1990, in the Clare Community Hospital. Besides 
her parents, she is survived by a sister, Meghan, at home; grandparents, Harlan and Theresa 
Brushaber of Beaverton and Raymond and Marilyn David of Gladwin; great grandparents, Mrs. 
Ann David and Charles and Armeda Cameron of Gladwin and Orley and Nellie Brushaber of 
Beaverton; and great great grandparents, Luther and Clara Moomaw of Gladwin.
Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Father James Heller officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery.

ORLEY R. BRUSHABER (14 FEB 1910 - 18 DEC 1996)

ALAN C. BRYANT (1 JULY 1946 - 30 APRIL 2002) Check if Vet?

    Alan C. Bryant, 55, of Beaverton died April 30, 2002 at MidMichigan Medical Center in 
Midland. He was born July 1, 1946 to Patten and Thelma (Gorha) Bryant in Rochester, Michigan. 
He was a truck driver employed at Meadowbrook Trucking in Rochester. He had lived in Gladwin 
County since 1995, having moved here from New Hudson, Michigan. He attended Blue Lake 
Christian Church in Port Huron.
   He is survived by his wife, Jill (Jackson) Bryant of Beaverton; his son, Dominick Sheppard of 
South Carolina; three daughters, Candide Jackson of Gladwin, Tarra (Terry) Rodabaugh of 
Beaverton and Courtney Jackson of Midland; two grandchildren, Savanna Rodabaugh and 
Keyaarh Burkeen; his parents Patten and Thelma Bryant of Beaverton; five brothers, Darrell 
Bryant of Beaverton, Vernon Bryant of Cheboygan, Gregory Bryant of Bryon, Dale Sattler of 
Walled Lake and Bob Bryant of Florida; three sisters, Donna Griffin of Arizona, Diane Hampton 
of Holly, and Doris Johnson of Troy; and two aunts, Nancy Nichols and Belle Barber.
   He was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. The funeral services was held May 7, 
2002 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton, with Nancy Nichols and Belle Barber officiating. Gladwin 
County Record dated 05-08/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2   

PATTON L. BRYANT (5 OCT 1907 - 1 APRIL 2003)

Patton L. Bryant, age 95, of Beaverton, Michigan died April 1, 2003 at home following a long 
illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1907, the son of George and Helen (Grant), in Whitley County, 
Kentucky. He lived in Gladwin County since 1976, having previously resided in Birmingham, 
Michigan. Patton was a television repairman, working for Bryant T.V. in Rochester, Michigan. He 
belonged to Albright Shores Eagles. On Dec. 1942 he married Thelma Gocha at Troy.
   He is survived by his wife, Thelma Bryant of Beaverton; sons Robert (Rebecca) Bryant of 
Florida, Vernon (Gail) Bryant of Cheboygan, Darrell (Emily) Bryant of Beaverton, Gregory Bryant 
of Byron, and Jerome (Ila) Sattler of Walled Lake; daughters Doris Johnson of Clawson, Donna 
(James) Griffing of Arizona, and Diane (Donald) Hampton of Fenton; several grandchildren, great 
grandchildren; sisters Martha Barber, Nancy Nichols, both of Port Huron, and Flossie Duley of 
Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
   He was predeceased by his sons Harrison, Allan and Wayne Bryant and Frank Sattler; 
daughters Beverly Frederick; brothers, Grant, Dillard and Liberty Bryant; and sisters, Doshia 
Priest and Florence. Funeral services were held Friday, April 4, 003 at Hall Funeral Home in 
Gladwin, Rev. Martha Barber and Ron Bryant officiating. Burial took place at Billings Township 
Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/2003 Column - 2 Page - 2

C'S

CHARLES I. CLARK (7 APRIL 1948 - 7 MARCH 1977)

JAMES P. COGLEY (2 SEP 1929 - 8 DEC 1986)

James P. Cogley, 57, of 1366 Denton Creek, All-Bright Shores, died Monday, Dec. 8, in the 
Saginaw Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Detroit Sept. 2, 1929, he moved to 
Gladwin County in 1969 from Hazel Park. Mr. Cogley was a driver for T. Pierce Trucking in 
Madison Heights. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Albright 
Shores Eagles Club 3655, the Gladwin County DAV 77 and the 21 CB Club. Mr. Cogley was 
married to the former Judith Wagner Feb. 14, 1959, in Livonia.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Thomas of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Phillip 
(Dawn) Taylor IV of Beaverton; and 2 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. 
from St. Anne's Catholic Church Edenville. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel will officiate and 
burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 
and an Eagles Memorial Service Wednesday evening also. Graveside services will be held by the 
Gladwin County VFW 7303. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home, 
Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 12-10/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

ERNEST H. CONE (21 JUNE 1917 - 30 MARCH 1985)

Ernest Cone, 67, of 713 Stacy Ct., Gladwin, died Saturday, March 30, in the Midland Hospital 
Center following a long illness. Born in Lansing, June 21, 1917, he came to Gladwin County in 
Nov. 1984, from New Port Richey, Fla. He retired in 1975 as an engineer for Lykes Pasco 
Packing Co. in Dade City, Fla. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Cone was married 
to the former Norma Knapp April 10, 1936, in Angola, Ind.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles of Gladwin; one daughter, Sandra 
Kuerbitz of Drayton Plains; one brother, Arthur of Hudson, Fla.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Juanita Rock of 
Standish and Mrs. Joan Kinasz of Beaverton. A sister, Bernice Rock, preceded him in death in 
1982.
   Services were held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The 
Rev. Roy Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 04-03/1985 Column - 3 Page - 6

ANDREW CRAWFORD (3 FEB 1921 - 13 MARCH 1998)

LILLIAN M. (O'KEEFE) GRANT - CRAWFORD (20 AUG 1901 - 8 DEC 1980)

Mrs. Lillian M. Grant Crawford, 79, of 4080 Lakeshore Dr., Beaverton, died Monday, Dec. 8, in 
the Gladwin Area Hospital. The former Lillian O'Keefe, she was born in Standish on August 20, 
1901. She was married to Frank Grant in 1919 and he died in 1955. Mrs. Grant then married Merle 
H. Crawford on January 21, 1962. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1976.
   Surviving are one step-son, Howard Crawford of Midland; 3 step-daughters, Beulah Grant of 
Beaverton, Mrs. Dorothy Zabel and Mrs. Naomi Neuman of Bay City; one brother, Orville of 
Midland; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bulah Edgerton of Warren, Mrs. Ella Mae Rogers of Fosteria and 
Mrs. Evelyne Borys of Hamtramack.
   Services were held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Brigid's Church in Midland. The Rev. Father 
Richard Lubert officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A wake service was 
held in the Billings at 8 p.m. from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland. Gladwin County 
Record dated 12-17/1980 Column - 4 Page - 2

ENOS F. CROWELL (7 SEP 1890 - 22 AUG 1984)

Enos F. Crowell, 93, of 3599 Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Clare 
Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Woodland on September 7, 1890, he had spent his 
lifetime in Gladwin County and farmed and worked in the oil fields. 
   Surviving are 2 sisters, Beatrice Snyder and Mrs. Orley (Nellie) Brushaber of Beaverton and 
one brothers, John of Owosso. Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, 
Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the Billings Township 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1984 Column - 2 Page - 2

FRANK N. CROWELL (12 DEC 1905 - 6 APRIL 1978)

Frank N. Crowell, 72, of 3619 S. Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, April 6, at the home of his 
sister, Mrs. Beatrice Snyder, after an illness of a year. Born in Gladwin County on December 12, 
1905, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Crowell was a retired farmer.
   Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Nellie Brushaber of Beaverton; and 2 brothers, 
Enos of Beaverton and John of Owosso. Rites were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral 
Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elders Hugh Lewis and William Bailey officiated and burial was in the 
Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

MARTHA E. (HARVEY) CROWELL (3 SEP 1864 - 11 NOV 1965)

COUNTY'S OLDEST RESIDENT DIES

   Mrs. Martha E. Crowell, 101, Gladwin County's oldest inhabitant, passed away Thursday, 
November 11, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Brushaber, in Billings Township. She had 
been ill only a short time. Mrs. Crowell is survived by four sons, Lewis of Owosso, Enos, and 
Frank of Billings, and John of Tobacco Township; four daughters, Mrs. Cora PHILLIPS of Grand 
Ledge, Mrs. Beatrice Snyder of Hay Township, Mrs. Mary Woodruff and Mrs. Nellie Brushaber of 
Billings Township; one brother, George Harvey of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs Anna Linsea and 
Mrs. Mina Barnes, both of Vermontville; 26 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 31 great 
great grandchildren.
   Services were held Sunday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m., in the Billings Community Church. The 
Rev. Neil G. Keyes and the Rev. Margaret Smith officiated, with burial in the Billings Cemetery. 
Mrs. Crowell was 101 years, 2 months, and 8 days old. She was born, September 3, 1864, in Van 
Wert County, Ohio, to Hezekiah and Mary Ann Harvey and came to Michigan with them as a child 
in a covered wagon. They first settled at Spicerville, in Barry County.
   In 1884, she married Ruben Crowell, after a 2-year courtship. They lived on a farm near 
Woodland before coming to Gladwin County in the late 1800's. They homesteaded wild, virgin 
land in Billings Township, later moving to the Dale vicinity in Tobacco Township for several 
years, and then back to Billings.
   Mrs. Crowell was truly a pioneer woman. She had told of how she and her husband cut logs all 
winter in those early days. "I helped Ruby saw three to four cords of wood a day. That's the way 
we earned our living. Ruby would sell the wood and bring home a sack of flour, a strip of salt 
pork, lard, coffee, sugar, and other foods." Mr. Crowell died in 1911 leaving his wife with their 
eight small children and an $8.00 monthly pension check to feed and clothe them.
   Mrs. Crowell known to her family and friends as Grandma Crowell, in spite of her advanced 
years retained her mental alertness and physical activity until her last illness. Gladwin County 
Record dated 11-17/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1

REUBEN ANDREW CROWELL (? - 10 SEP 1911)

FRANK E. CURRIE (7 OCT 1913 - 16 OCT 1984) 

Frank E. Currie, 71, 3658 Townline Rhodes died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1984, at Midland Hospital 
Center. He was born Oct. 7, 1913, in Gladwin County where he lived all his life. He married the 
former Francis E. Hathaway, May 10, 1941. He had been employed at the Dow Chemical Co for 
25 years retiring in 1975. He leaves his wife; sons, Earl Currie of Mount Pleasant, Ervin Currie of 
Rhodes, Roger Currie of Midland, David Currie of Dexter, Mo., William Currie of Billings, Mo., 
and Norman Currie of Rhodes; daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Janet) Allen of Rhodes, Mrs. Ron (Zelma) 
Rogers of Lowndess, Mo., Mrs. Dale (Donna) Swinson of Linwood, Mrs. Ray (Bonme) Fisher of 
Barnhard, Mo., Mrs. Robert (Debbie) Novy of Southtown, Mo. and Mrs. Rodney (Susan)  
Maxson of Midland. 
 
He also leaves brothers, George Currie of Rhodes and Harris Currie of Beaverton; sisters, Mrs. 
Marie Parkins of Florida, Alice Franklin of South Carolina, Mrs. Addie Kinne of Freeland and Mrs. 
Edith Hyer of Midland; 35 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by sister Beatrice Mackey. 
 
Services will be 3 p.m. Friday from the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home, with the Rev. 
Allen R. Druckmiller of the Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Billings 
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at 7 p.m. today. The funeral will be present from 
7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. 
 
Thursday. Midland Daily News dated 10-17-1984 Page - 2.

WATSON A. CUTLER (15 AUG 1902 - 26 MAY 1955)

RITES FOR FORMER RESIDENT HELD

   Watson A. Cutler, 52, a former resident of Billings township, passed away May 26 at Receiving 
Hospital in Detroit. Mr. Cutler was born in North Amboy, New York on August 15, 1902 and was 
married to Ahava Roberts in Detroit. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived 
by his wife, Ahava; four daughters, Mrs. Doris Gingerich and Mrs. Roberta Scoby, of Beaverton, 
and Mrs. Josephine O'Connell and Mrs. Helen Olson of Detroit; a son, Willard of Detroit;; a 
brother, Ralph, of New York state; a sister, Mrs. Isabell Jones of New York; and one 
granddaughter.
   Funeral services were held Sunday at Hall Funeral Home at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Larry 
Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1955 
Column - 7 Page - 1

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MARTIN VALENTINE DELLVON (13 SEP 1917 - 25 MARCH 1987)

Martin Valentine Dellvon, 69, of 3930 Shorkey, Beaverton, died Wednesday, March 25, at his 
home. Born in Ontonagon Sept. 13, 1917, he moved to Gladwin County in February from 
Harrison. He was a laborer in the lumber industry.
   Surviving are one son, James of Bath; one daughter, Joan Dellvon; 6 grandchildren and 2 
great grandchildren. Rites were held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Jerry Locher officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

BERNARD S. DEVILLE (4 JULY 1927 - 6 NOV 1987)

Bernard S. DeVille, 60, of 4997 Beech Rd., Billings Township, died Friday, Nov. 6, in St. Mary's 
Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Muskegon July 4, 1927, he moved to Gladwin 
County in 1974 from Flint. Mr. DeVille was a set-up man for Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant in Flint 
until he retired in 1975 after 30 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the 
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303, Am-Vets of Gladwin County, Billings Township Citizens Watch, 
Gladwin County Historical Society, Gladwin County Red Cross, UAW Local 659 Flint and the 
Billings Senior Citizens Club. He was an active Citizen Band radio operator. Mr. DeVille and the 
former Doris Landis were married Dec. 22, 1951, in Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter Colette, at home; one son, Timothy of 
California; 2 brothers, Charles of Muskegon and Raymond of Chesaning; 2 sisters, Mary 
Stafford of Muskegon and Christine Fenner of Flint.
   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ed 
Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A graveside service was 
conducted by the Gladwin County VFW. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1987 Column - 2 
Page - 2

MATTHEW D. DOWLING (24 NOV 1925 - 7 JAN 1985)

Matthew D. Dowling, 59, of 4148 Martin Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 7, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Keyser, W. Va., Nov. 24, 1925, he came to 
Gladwin County 29 years ago from Detroit. He was a tool maker for Fisher Body in Detroit. Mr. 
Dowling served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Gladwin County VFW 
7303, the Albright Shores Eagles Club and the Sanford American Legion Post 443. Mr. Dowling 
and the former Regina Pellerzi were married Aug. 12, 1950, in Cumberland, Md.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Patrick of Bellingham, Wash. and Dean of 
Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (LeeAnn) Matthews of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. LeeAnn 
Callis of Cumberland, Md.; and 5 grandchildren.
   A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. 
Deacon Harry Mailley will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 11 a.m. 
until time of the service. Gladwin County Record dated 01-09/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

ALVIN H. DUBAY (12 NOV 1927 - 25 AUG 1986)

Alvin H. Dubay, 58, of 4145 Grant St., Beaverton, died Monday, Aug. 25, in the Saginaw 
Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Saginaw Nov. 12, 1927, he came to Gladwin 
County in 1979 from California. Mr. Dubay was a draftsman at Basic Food Processing in 
Vacaville, Calif. and a veteran of the Korean War.
   Surviving are a son, David of Vacaville; one brother, LaVerne of Saginaw; and a sister, 
Marjorie Daniels of Beaverton. A daughter, Connie, preceded him in death. A memorial service 
will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. 
Roger Hardy officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/1986 
Column - 3 Page - 2

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VERNON A. EDGERTON (1 APRIL 1926 - 14 AUG 1999)

LEWIS E. ELLIOTT (20 DEC 1925 - 20 AUG 1995)

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LLOYD C. FALES (21 MARCH 1891 - 27 MARCH 1971)

ILLNESS FATAL TO LLOYD FALES, 80

   Lloyd C. Fales, 80, of All-Bright Shores, died Saturday, March 27, in the Gladwin Area Hospital 
following a short illness. Born in Geneva, Ohio, on March 21, 1891, he came to Gladwin County 
in 1945 from Lincoln Park. Mr. Fales was a retired gasoline dealer. He was married to the former 
Eva Briner on June 15, 1912, in Marion, Ohio.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Vivian Becker, of Shelby, Ohio. A son and 
a daughter preceded him in death. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home 
in Beaverton. The Rev. Winston Decker officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1971 Column - 3 Page -  1   

EUGENE E. FARVER (16 APRIL  1927 - 10 NOV 1999)

DALE DELOS FREEMAN (12 FEB 1932 - 17 JULY 1987)

BEAVERTON WELL DRILLER ELECTROCUTED

   A 55-year-old Beaverton man was electrocuted while working at a farm in Isabella County 
Friday morning. Dale DeLos Freeman of 4893 S. Jones Rd., Beaverton, was killed instantly when 
the water well rig he was operating came in contact with a high tension power-line, said Isabella 
County Sheriff's officers.
   Freeman, owner of Freeman Well Drilling Co. in Beaverton, was drilling with the rig at 9635 N. 
Summerton Rd. Friday morning when a derrick on the machine hit a Consumers Power Co. 
electrical service line, said Sgt. Frank Stevens of the Isabella County Sheriff's Department.
   Freeman was reworking the well at the farm with a co-worker, George Croll, 52, of Grant Rd. 
when the accident happened about 10 a.m. Croll told deputies he was shocked and felt some of 
the surge, but was not injured. The sheriff's department was summoned at 10:11 a.m. and an 
Isabella County medical examiner pronounced Freeman dead at the scene.
   "The victim was killed instantly when the derrick touched the high line." Stevens said. "He was 
grounded and working the controls on the rig when the accident happened." Stevens noted the 
power  line was a transmission line carrying about 4,800 volts of electric power. Gladwin County 
Record dated 07-22/1987 Column - 1 Page - 1


Dale D. Freeman, 55, of 4893 S. Jones Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, July 17, when he 
was electrocuted while repairing a water well in Isabella County. He was born in Midland Feb. 12, 
1932, and attended schools there. Mr. Freeman served in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954 
during the Korean War. He was employed by Dow Chemical Co. for 10 years until becoming a 
well driller. Mr. Freeman was a member of the Allbright Shores F.O.E., the Midland V.F.W. Post 
3651, the Estey Moose Lodge and the Sanford American Legion Post 443. Mr. Freeman and the 
former Delores Barshaw were married in September 1972, in Midland.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Alan of California; 3 daughters, Pamela Hanely of 
California, Lori Royale of Houston, Texas, and Lesia Brown of Midland; his mother, Hazel 
Freeman of Midland; 3 step-sons, Dennis Barshaw of Beaverton, Bryan and Todd Barshaw of 
Mississippi; 3 step-daughters, Terri Walle of Colorado, Tami Brooks and Kim Thacker of Florida; 
3 sisters, Rita Freeman and Billie Briggin of Midland and Ardath Chubb of Grayling; and 12 
grandchildren.
   Services were held last Monday at 11 a.m. from the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Father Joseph Schabel officiated and burial was in the Billings Township 
Cemetery. >>? Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1987 Column - 2 Page - 2

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DORIS M. (CUTLER) GINGERICH (22 FEB 1928 - 21 OCT 2003)
Doris M. Gingerich, 75, of Beaverton, died Oct. 21, 2003, at Gladwin Living Centre. She was born 
Feb. 22, 1928, to Watson and Ahava (Roberts) Cutler in Clawson, Mich. A homemaker, she lived 
in Gladwin County most of her life. She married Harvey Gingerich Nov. 12, 1949, in Beaverton. 
He preceded her in death in 1985. 
Surviving are three sisters, Roberta Thrush of Beaverton, Helen Olson of Portland, Mich., and 
Josephine O’Connel of Livonia, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, 
she was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Willard Cutler. 
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with 
Pastor Jim Walters officiating. Burial followed at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.
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FOREST M. GRANT (21 MARCH 1920 - 14 JULY 1973)

Forest (Babe) Grant, 53, of Albright Shores, died Saturday, July 14, in the Saginaw Veterans 
Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 21, 1920, at Mt. Forest, Mich., he served in the U.S. 
Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Grant was employed at Dow Chemical in Midland. He had 
been a resident of Gladwin County for 25 years. He was a member of the Midland VFW.
   Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Merle (Lillian) Crawford of Beaverton; a brother, Kenneth of 
Midland; and a sister, Beaulah Mae Grant of Lake; 1 step-son, Samuel Bailey of Midland. 
Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Edenville, and burial was in 
Billings Township Cemetery. The Rev. Fr. Kawka officiated. Arrangements were in charge of 
Hall's Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2

JACOB KENNETH GRANT (9 SEP 1915 - 15 JAN 2001)

Jacob "Jake" K. Grant, 85, of Beaverton, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at home following a long 
illness. Born Sept. 9, 1915 in Beaverton, he was the son of John F. and Josephine (Leeth) Grant. 
He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Jake married Marie Wagner, May 29, 1942 in 
Paradise, Ohio. He was a truck mechanic for Robinson Industries, retiring in 1972 after 28 years. 
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. 
   Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Ivan and wife Beverly of Beaverton and Terry and 
wife Judy of Utica; two daughters, Peggy and husband Terry Govitz of Gladwin, and Leta and 
husband Rick Painter of McMillan; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; one great-granddaughter, Melanie Allor in 1996; one brother, 
William in 1963; and two sisters, Rachel Holycross in 1969 and Esther Moorman in 1945. 
   Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. 
Henry List officiating. Military honors will be performed by the VFW Post 7303. Visitation will be 
2 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 
01-17/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2

KENNETH L. GRANT (5 OCT 1921 - 31 JAN 1976)

Kenneth L. Grant, 54, of Midland, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 31. Born in Mt. Forest Township, 
Bay County, on October 5, 1921, he graduated from Midland High School in 1938. He was a 
veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Asian Pacific Theatre in World War II. Mr. Grant was 
employed at Dow Chemical Co. for 35 years and was a senior plant mechanic in the Central 
Research Lab. He was a member of St. Brigid's Church, the V.F.W. and was a former union 
steward. 
   Mr. Grant and the former Anna Bowers were married on October 2, 1948, in Midland. Besides 
his wife, he is survived by one son, William of Rodney; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Alisha 
Marie at home; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Crawford of All-Bright Shores; and one sister, Buelah Mae 
Grant of Beaverton. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. from St. Brigid's Catholic 
Church. The Rev. Father Michael Hillary officiated and burial was in the Billings Township 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

LUCILE B. (VANSICKLE) GRAVES (10 AUGUST 1913 - 5 JULY 2003)
Lucile B. Graves, 89, of Beaverton, died July 5, 2003, at the Gladwin Living Centre following a 
long illness. She was born August 10, 1913, to William and Carrie (Hile) VanSickle in Hersey, 
Michigan. A recovery technician, she retired from Midland Hospital in 1979 after 26 years of 
service. She lived in Gladwin County for most of her life and was a member of Billings Bible 
Church and the Eastern Stars-Coleman. She married Francis Graves June 29, 1929, in Midland. 
He predeceased her in 1989. 
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Betty and Dale Mavis of Beaverton; daughter and 
son-in-law Bonnie and Jim Burgess of Beaverton; son William and Sharon Graves of St. Helen; 
daughter Beverly Torrez of Beaverton; daughter and son-in-law Ruth Ann and Gary Atkinson of 
Beaverton; 17 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; several nieces 
and nephews; and special nieces Suzanne Deyarmond and Anna Fenton. Besides her husband, 
she was predeceased by her parents and brothers David and Verde VanSickle. 
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 1 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton 
with Deacon Ken Lind officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Visitation was held Monday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Billings Bible Church.
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ALVINA R. HAENLEIN (7 JAN 1920 - 12 DEC 1998)

Alvina R. Haenlein, 78, of Saginaw, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998 at Cartwright Center Nursing 
Home in Saginaw, after a long illness. Born Jan. 7, 1920 in Saginaw, she lived in Saginaw the last 
eight years and previously lived in Beaverton. Alvina married Robert Price who preceded her in 
death in 1981. She married Earl Haenlein in 1981. She worked for General Motors in Saginaw as 
an assembly worker, retiring in 1974 after 30 years. She was a member of the Albright Shores 
Eagles Auxiliary #3655, and Good Shephard Lutheran Church.
   Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Robert and wife Joni Price of Saginaw; one 
daughter, Barbara Margiotta of California; one stepdaughter, Mary Jo and husband Fred Burback 
of Freeland; one step-son, Richard Allan Haenlein of Saginaw; two sisters, Bertha Bean of 
Saginaw, and Dorethea Bierd of Bay City; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Boettcher, and one sister, Rose Neuwirth. 
   Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel 
with Pastor Tim Petersen officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Hospice of Saginaw, or the American Cancer Society. Gladwin 
County Record dated 12-16/1998 Column - 3 Page - 2

ELLA L. (BALDWIN) HAMILTON (9 MARCH 1904 - 9 MAY 1979)

Mrs. Ella L. Hamilton, 75, of 3519 Lakeview Dr., Beaverton, died Wednesday, May 9, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Midland on March 9, 1904, she came to 
Gladwin County in 1962 from Gibralter. The former Ella Baldwin, she was married to Jack 
Hamilton on October 9, 1948, in Lucas County, Ohio. He preceded her in death on February 3, 
1977.
   Surviving are 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Arnold (Billy) Baldwin died in 
1959. Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial 
was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-16/1979 Column - 4 
Page - 2

JOHN E. (JACK) HAMILTON (27 OCT 1897 - 3 FEB 1977)

John E. (Jack) Hamilton, 79, of 3519 Lakeview Dr., Beaverton, died Thursday, Feb. 3, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., on October 27, 
1897. Mr. Hamilton retired after 51 years as a plumber from Davis Brothers Contractors in Detroit 
and moved to his cottage at All-Bright Shores in 1962. He was a member of the All-Bright Shores 
F.O.E. Mr. Hamilton and the former Ella Baldwin were married on October 9, 1948, in Lucas 
County, Ohio.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Edward of San Francisco, Calif. Services were 
held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. William Vroman 
officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. 02-09/1977 Column - 6 Page - 3      

JOHN RAYMOND HAMMOND (26 MARCH 1920 - 22 OCT 1982)

John Raymond Hammond, 62, 15835 Rossini Dr., Detroit, died Friday, Oct. 22, in Saratoga 
General Hospital following a long illness. Born in Paducah, Ky., on March 26, 1920, he had spent 
his lifetime in Detroit. He was a mailer for the Detroit News for 45 years until retiring in June. Mr. 
Hammond was married to the former Berniece Browder on June 23, 1946, in Detroit. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Raymond of Detroit; 2 daughters, Mrs. Sandra 
Hoxie and Mrs. Diane Childress of Armanda; his mother, Mrs. Elsie Purvis of All-Bright Shores; 
and 9 grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton 
Chapel. The Rev. Dana Lane officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-27/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2

CLARENCE E. HARTLEY (4 JUNE 1915 - 29 JUNE 1987)

Clarence E. Hartley, 72, of 3864 Ward Rd., All-Bright Shores, died Monday, June 29, at his home 
after a long illness. Born in Bay County June 4, 1915, he came to Gladwin County in 1965 from 
Flint. Mr. Hartley was an electrician at Buick Motors in Flint and retired in 1965 after 30 years. He 
served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Flint UAW Local 599, the 
Gladwin County VFW and Albright Shores Eagles Club 3655. 
   Mr. Hartley and the former Bernice Davis were married in 1938 in Bay County. She died in 1972. 
He then married the former Virginia Pagett in 1973 in Bay County. She preceded him in death in 
1985.
   Surviving are one son, Sgt. Major Michael Hartley, Langley AFB, W. Va.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Marshall (Sharon) Durr of College Station, Texas; his step-mother, Mrs. Agnes Hartley of Clio; 
one brother, Lee of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Marie McDougall of Lake George; and 7 
grandchildren. A son, Douglas, died July 12, 1982.
   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial 
will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Visitation is afternoon Wednesday. Gladwin County 
Record dated 07-01/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2

DOUGLAS D. HARTLEY (16 FEB 1942 - 12 JULY 1982)

Douglas D. Hartley, 39, of 3876 Ward Rd., Billings Township, died Monday, July 12, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital following an illness of six years. Born in Flint on September 16, 1942, he 
came to Gladwin County in 1968 from Flint. He served in the Navy and was a member of the 
American Legion in Kissimee, Fla., and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sanford. Mr. Hartley and 
the former Joan Fountain were married July 6, 1978, in Florida.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Alan and Greg of Port Huron and of Kissimee, Fla.; 
2 daughters, Marcie of Port Huron and Tina of Kissimee, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Kay Durr of 
College Station, Texas; and one brother, Michael of Tacoma, Wash.
   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The 
Rev. Dana Lane will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 07-14/1982 Column - 6 Page - 2

ROBERT G. HARTLEY (3 SEP 1938 - 26 OCT 1990) Check if Vet?

JOY ANN (FOGELSONGER) HASKE (25 APR 1941 – 2 JAN 2009)

Joy Ann Haske, 67, passed away Jan. 2, 2009, at her home in Beaverton. She was born April 25, 
1941 to Harvey and Helen (Feske) Fogelsonger in Bay County. She was employed at Standish 
Products as a laborer. She had lived in Gladwin County since 1987, previously residing in Bay 
City. Joy married Ralph Haske on Aug. 3, 1973, in Reese; he preceded her in death in 2004.

She is survived by her son, Ted Haske of Beaverton; daughter, Natalie Ormsby of Essexville; 
granddaughter, Jackie Ormsby of Essexville; grandson, Chip Ormsby of Essexville; great-
granddaughter, Alivia Ormsby of Essexville; sisters, Karen (Larry) Burleson of Pinconning, and 
Charlene Winquest of Linwood; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one baby boy; one baby girl; step-brother, 
Bob Montgomery; brother-in-law, Bob Winquest; and brother-in-law, Ron Haske.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin 
with Ervin Letson officiating. She was laid to rest in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Memorial contributions will be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County 
Record dated 1/7/2009.

RALPH D. HASKE (6 JULY 1939 - 1 OCT 2004)

Ralph D. Haske, age 65, or Beaverton died October 1, 2004 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City 
following a short illness. He was born July 6, 1939 in Munger. On August 3, 1973 he married Joy 
Fogelsonger in Reese. He was a Lift Truck Operator for General Motors Buick Division in Flint 
until his retirement after 30 years in 1990. He was a veteran, having served in the United States 
Army. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1987, having previously resided in Bay City. He was 
a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 and the Estey Moose Lodge #456. 
   Surviving him are his wife, Joy Haske of Beaverton; his son, Ted Haske of Beaverton; his 
daughter, Natalie Ormsby of Essexville; grandchildren Jackie and Chip Ormsby; mother-in-law 
Helen Kuehnemund of Bay City; brothers Henry (Charlotte) Haske of Columbus, Ohio, Bob 
(Chris) Haske of Reese, and Don (Jacquine) Haske of Coleman; sisters Jean (Ray) Mourer of 
Frankenmuth, Judy (Irv) Letson of Fairgrove, and Bev (Pat) Enos, also of Fairgrove; and 21 
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Ron Haske. 
   Funeral services took place Monday, October 4 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial took 
place in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record

WILLARD E. HATHAWAY (19 JUNE 1892 - 23 JULY 1968)

RITES FRIDAY FOR W. E. HATHAWAY

   Services will be held Friday for Willard E. Hathaway, 76, who died Tuesday, July 23, following 
an illness of several months. Born June 19, 1892, in Elsie, Mr. Hathaway came to his farm in 
Billings Township 29 years ago and prior to that had lived in Midland Couty since the age of 
seven years. A World War I veteran, he and his wifes, Susan, were married March 6, 1920, in 
Beaverton.
   Survivors include his wife, Susan; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Curry (Frances) of Rhodes, and 
Mrs. Hattie Ranes of Lexington; one son, Norman, of Midland; four brothers, Lewis of Grand 
Rapids, Clarence of Lakewood, Club, Vernon of Gladwin, and John of Beaverton; 20 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
   The Rev. Neil G. Keyes will officiate at the funeral services Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Miner 
Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-24/1968 
Column - 4 Page - 2

MARJORIE B. (PIKE) HIGGS (21 AUG 1919 - 17 APRIL 1974)

Mrs. Marjorie B. Higgs, 5, of Billings Township, died Wednesday, Apri 17, in St. Luke's Hospital, 
Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Flint, on Aug. 21, 1919, she came to Gladwin County 10 
years ago. The former Marjorie Pike, she was married to Roy Higgs in April 1954, in Flint. 
   Besides her husband, she is survived by two step-sons, Richard of White Cloud and Hazen of 
Flint; one step-daughter, Mrs. Neaomi Buchard of Houghton Lake; two brothers, Frederick Pike 
of Saginaw and Manville Pike of Sun Valley, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Bates of Flint. A 
son, William Graves, preceded her in death.
   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. 
Emeritus Neil Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 04-24/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2

ROY H. HIGGS (18 JUNE 1904 - 9 OCT 1983)

Roy H. Higgs, 79, of All-Bright Shores, died Sunday, Oct. 9, of injuries sustained in an 
automobile accident in Oscoda. Born in Harrison on June 18, 1904, he moved to Gladwin County 
20 years ago. He retired in 1965 from the Chevrolet plant in Flint. Mr. Higgs and the former 
Marjorie Pike were married in 1954 in Flint. She preceded him in death in 1979. 
   Surviving are 2 sons, Richard of Columbus, Miss. and Hazen of Oscoda; one sister, Mrs. Erma 
Britton of Montrose; and 11 grandchildren. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor B. G. Mathews officiated and burial was in the 
Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-12/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2


Roy R. Higgs, Beaverton (Bay City Times, Oct. 11, 1983)

Services for Mr. Higgs, 79, who died Sunday in an Iosco County auto crash, will be held at 2 
p.m. Wednesday in the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, Beaverton, with burial in Billings 
Township Cemetery. Two Sons survive. He was born June 18, 1904, in Harrison.

JOSEPH W. HOPERSLERGER (28 JULY 1921 - 16 JAN 1998)

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WILLIAM A. JAMES (19 AUG 1911 – 27 JUN 1984)

(Midland Daily News, June 28, 1984)

William A. James, 72, of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, June 27, 1984, at Midland 
Hospital Center.

He was born Aug. 19, 1911, in Oil City, Pa. He was employed by the Ford Motor Co. tractor 
assembly plant in Highland Park for 26 years and retired in 1969. Mr. James had been a resident 
of Beaverton since 1974. He married the former Wilma Fry, June 22, 1946, in Detroit.

He leaves his wife, Wilma; son, Kenneth James of Sterling Heights; daughter Jeanne James of 
Garden City; two grandchildren; and his mother, Mrs. Amy James of Deltona Fla.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home’s Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. 
Dana Lane officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 
Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.


JULIA MARGARET (MAXWELL) MICHALACK - DAVISON - JERSEY (15 APRIL 1918 - 7 MARCH 
2005)

Julia Margaret Michalek-Jersey, 86, of Gladwin died March 7, 2005 at Saginaw Convenant 
Cooper following a short illness. She was born April 15, 1918 in Hope to John and Bertha 
(Havens) Maxwell. She married Larry Jersey on March 10, 1990 in Beaverton. She was a 
Housekeeper at Gladwin Hospital. She lived in Gladwin County for the last 65 years, having 
previously resided in Hope. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary 11256 in Gladwin, and 
Albright Shores Eagle Aerie 3655 in Beaverton.
   Surviving are her husband, Larry Jersey of Gladwin; eight children, Louise Shell of Walled 
Lake, Barbara (Jesse) Brown of Midland, Anna Sykes of Beaverton, Jolita (Tom) Shaw of 
Gladwin, Diane (Dave) Williamson of Mt. Morris, Wayne (Nancy) Jersey of Millington, Cindy 
Jersey of Lolo, Montana, and Barbara Sloane of Houghton Lake; 28 grandchildren, 37 Great 
grandchildren, and seven Great great grandchildren; one sister, Martha Maier of Beaverton; four 
brothers, William Maxwell, Donald Maxwell, James Maxwell and John Maxwell, all of Beaverton; 
and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one daughter, Shirley; two sisters, 
Alice and Laura; and one brother, Robert.
   Funeral services were held Friday, March 11 at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor 
Chuck Drudge officiating. Burial took place at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Special 
services will be provided by V.F.W. Auxiliary 11256 and Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655 on 
Thursday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2

JOHN R. JONES (23 NOV 1891 - 22 MARCH 1943) Check if Vet?

WILLIAM JONES (9 MAY 1894 – 17 OCT 1957) 
 
DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM JONES  
 
BEAVERTON --- William Jones, 63, of Billings Township, Gladwin County, died Thursday evening 
at the Gladwin Hospital.  He was born in Lapeer County May 9, 1894 and had lived in Gladwin 
County for 60 years. Mr. Jones was a farmer. He was married to Miss Laura Wolfe in 
1917 at Hope.  Survivors besides his wife, include four sons, Howard of Midland and Earl, Frank 
and John of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Manda Hathaway of Beaverton and Mrs. 
Mary Howard of Rhodes; a sister, Mrs. Nelson Owens (address not available), and eight 
grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home at 
Gladwin with the Rev. Henry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Billings cemetery. 
Midland Daily News dated 10-18-1957 Page - 9.


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GERALD F. KEFFER (1917 - 1987) Check if Vet?

CHARLES F. KELLY (18 MARCH 1922 - 20 MAY 1996)

Charles F. Kelly, 74, of Beaverton, died Monday, May 20, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional Medical 
Center - Gladwin following a short illness. Born March 18, 1922 in Clare, he resided in Beaverton 
since moving from Detroit. Mr. Kelly was employed by Jefferson Assembly in Detroit until 
retiring in 1974 after 30 years. He was a member of the UAW Local No. 7, Detroit. Mr. Kelly 
married the former Julia Dejonghe in January 1960 in Detroit and she preceded him in death in 
1992.
   Surviving are a sister, Violet Schuler of Detroit and many nieces and nephews. Services were 
held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. David Stewart 
officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 05-
29/1996 Column - 3 Page - 7

CLAUD F. KENT (21 DEC 1897 - 24 NOV 1983)

Claud F. Kent, 85, of 4753 Martin Rd., Billings Township, died Thursday, Nov. 24, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Billings Township on Dec. 21, 1897, he had 
spent his lifetime here. He was an auton mechanic for Colbeck Chevrolet in Beaverton for 38 
years until retiring in 1963. He was a member of the Beaverton F.& A.M. Lodge 453 and the 
Billings Missionary Church. He was associated with his father in the operation of a store on Kent 
Rd. until it closed in 1929. Mr. Kent was a member of the Billings School District No. 1 board of 
education for 36 years and the Beaverton board of education for 8 years. He also served as 
Billings Township clerk for over 20 years. Mr. Kent was married to the former Iva Barden on Dec. 
23, 1917, in Marshall. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughtes, Mrs. William (Claudene) Kinnaird of Northville 
and Mrs. Pearson (Barbara) Wade of Boise, Idaho; one brother, Millard of Beaverton; 2 sisters, 
Mrs. Evelyn Miller of Moran and Mrs. Nina Erskine of Hemlock; and 5 grandchildren. A daughter, 
Mrs. Lorraine Mukensnable, preceded him in death in March 1983. Services were held Sunday at 
2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Dana Lane officiated and burial 
was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1983 Column - 4 
Page - 2

(Midland Daily News, Nov 26, 1983)

Claud F. Kent, 85, of Billings Township, died Thursday at Midland Hospital Center after a long 
illness.

He was born Dec. 21, 1897 in Billings Township. A lifetime resident of the township, he was a 
retired auto mechanic, a member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge 453 and the Billings 
Missionary Church. He was active in Billings Township government, serving as township clerk for 
many years.

He married the former Iva Barden Dec. 23, 1917 in Marshall. She survives him. He also leaves 
two daughters, Mrs. William (Claudene) Kinnaird of Northville, and Mrs. Pearson (Barbara) Wade 
of Boise, Idaho, five grandchildren; a brother, Mike Kent of Beaverton; and sisters, Mrs. Evelyn 
Miller of Moran, and Mrs. Nina Erskine of Hemlock. A daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Mukensnable, died 
in March.

Services will take place at 2p.m. Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. 
Dana Lane officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home anytime today. There will be a Masonic memorial service at 
8p.m. today

HELEN (COLBECK) KENT (29 JAN 1878 - 18 DEC 1961)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. HELEN KENT

   Mrs. Helen Kent, 83, of Billings Township, died Monday following a three-week illness. Born 
January 29, 1878, in Oxford County, Ontario, the former Helen Colbeck was married to Marshal L. 
Kent. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1951. Mrs. Kent has been a resident of Billings 
Township for the past 80 years. She was a member of the Billings Community Sunday School 
and the Dale-Billings Ladies Aid.
   Surviving are two sons, Claude and Mike, of Beaverton; and two daughters, Mrs. Evaline 
Miller, of Moran, and Mrs. Nina Erskine, of Hemlock; a sister, Mrs. Nina Fox, of Brookfield, Wis.; 
and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Gordon Showers will officiate and burial is in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 12-20/1961 Col - 7 Page - 1

JULIA (BURKET) KENT (12 FEB 1911 - 20 DEC 2003)

Julia Burket Kent, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003. She was born Feb. 12, 1911, to Margaret 
Kilbride Merriman and Walter Burket. Walter died in 1913 and Margaret married Authur Rowley in 
1915. Arthur became Julia's loving father. She was blessed with many siblings; stepbrother and 
sister Cecil Rowley and Marion (Rowley) Alley; brothers, Joe and Robert Burket; Phoebe (Burket) 
McKimmy and Lottie (Burket) McKimmy; and half brother and sister, George Rowley and Sara 
(Rowley) Schneider.
     Julia grew up on the family farm near Gladwin. She graduated from Gladwin High School, 
Gladwin County Normal and Central Michigan University. She taught grade school in Gladwin 
School until her marriage to Millard S. "Mike" Kent on May 31, 1931. Julie and Mike lived in 
Billings Township in Gladwin County, and were married 67 years before Mike died in 1998. The 
marriage produced three children, Charlene (Richard) Brelsford of Evans, Georgia, Millard M. 
"Bub" (Mary Lou) Kent of Midland and William "Bill" (Joan) Kent of Beaverton.
     After the children were through school Julia returned to teaching until retirement in 1970. Her 
life centered around family, church, community and education. She loved gardening, canning 
fruits and vegetables and cooking for her family. God was her copilot. She was adamant about 
education and wanted her children and grandchildren to obtain as much as possible. Julia's last 
years were spent at Tender-care in Midland where she was well cared for and loved by the caring 
and dedicated staff. Julia's parents and siblings are deceased.
     Surviving along with her three children are grandchildren, Jennifer (Robert) Kent-Bryant, 
Khristopher Kent, Kraig (Teresa) Kent, Kevin (Michelle) Kent and Carter (Cassandra) Kent; and 
great grandchildren, Jordan, Haleigh and Benjamin Kent-Bryant; Erik, Mitchell, Noah, Karley, 
Makayla, Shea and Nash Kent.
     Julia's family will receive friends at Hall Funeral Home, 430 S. Ross St., Beaverton on 
Monday, Dec. 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on the day of the funeral service from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Hall Funeral 
Home, Beaverton. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery. Memorial offerings can be made 
to Billings Missionary Church, Tendercare Midland or your favorite charity. Gladwin County 
Record dated 12-24/2003 Column - 3 Page - 2

MARSALL L. KENT (24 SEP 1869 - 12 MAY 1951)

SERVICES HELD FOR MARSHALL KENT

   Marshall L. Kent, 81, died suddenly at his home in Billings township on Saturday, May 12. 
Funeral services were held on Tuesday from the Dale Methodist church, with burial in the Billings 
cemetey. The Rev. Donald Sailor officiated, and graveside services were under the auspices of 
the Beaverton F.&A.M. Mr. Kent was born on September 24, 1869 in Washtenaw county and was 
the longest resident of Billings township, coming here 66 years ago with his parents, William and 
Eveline Kent. At one time he operated a store and he lived on one of the best farmes in the 
township. Mr. Kent was married to Miss Helen Colbeck, in Beaverton.
   Surviving are his wife, Helen' two sons, Claude Kent and Millard Kent both of Beaverton; two 
daughters, Evelyn Miller of Curtis and Nina Erskine of Hemlock; one brother, George Kent of Mt. 
Pleasant; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 05-16/1951 
Column - 3 Page - 1 

MILLARD S. "MIKE" KENT (3 APRIL1909 - 25 SEP 1998)

Millard S. "Mike" Kent, 89, of Beaverton, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center after a brief illness. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. He attended Gladwin 
County Normal and Centrail Michigan College. Following college, he taught school in Gladwin 
County for 11 years. He was also a licensed electrician. 
   He worked in the instrument department at the Dow Chemical Company for 33 years, retiring in 
1972. He was a member of the Billings Missionary Church. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, 
and gardening.
   Besides his wife, Julia, he is survived by one daughter, Charlene and husband Richard 
Brelsford of South Carolina; two sons, Millard M. and wife Mary Lou of Midland, and William F. 
and wife Joan of Beaverton; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Carter, Khristopher, Kraig, and Kevin; 
six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Haleigh, Benjamin, Noah, Erik, Mitchell; and several nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nina and Evelyn; and one brother, Claude.
   Services were conducted by Rev. E. Duane Aelick of Seymour, Ind., a relative of the Kent 
family, officiating. Burial was in Billings Township cemetery, Monday. Memorials may be made 
to the Billings Missionary Church. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1998 Column -  5 Page - 2   

WILLIAM K. KEYSAER (2 JAN 1923 - 15 APRIL 1985)

William K. Keysaer, 62, of 1039 Estey Rd. Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, April 15, at his 
home. Born in Jackson County Jan. 2, 1923, he came to Gladwin County 8 years ago from 
Dearborn Heights. He was a veteran of World War II and retired in January as a carpenter for 
Bechtel Corp. He was a member of Riverview Moose Lodge. Mr. Keysaer was married to the 
former Mabel Reed July 20, 1963 in Allen Park.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rodney (Kim) Chrzanowski of Detroit; 
and 3 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hope Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Roger Hardy will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. 
Arrangements are in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1985 
Column - 4 Page - 2

CARL G. KINKEL (7 JUNE 1922 - 24 OCT 1994)

Carl G. Kinkel, 72 of Beaverton, died unexpectedly, Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at his residence. He 
was born June 7, 1922, in Laporte, son of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Kratz) Kinkel. Mr. Kinkel 
was a life-long resident of Midland County. He married the former Onalee V. Price on Jan. 29, 
1942, and she predeceased him on Feb. 19, 1993. He worked for over forty years for The Dow 
Chemical Co. in research and development, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Albright 
Shores Eagles Lodge No. 1610. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Geoffrey and 
Connie Kinkel of Beaverton; one daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Joseph Crossland of 
Madisonville, Tenn.; two sisters and brothers-in-law Christine and Clarence "Fritz" Schlader, 
Elizabeth and Clement Ostrander all of Laporte; five grandchildren, LaShawn, Devinee, Jolene, 
Rhonda and Geoffrey Charles; one great grandson, Travis John; and by his faithful companion, 
Babe. 
 
Funeral services for Mr. Kinkel will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1994, at the Ware-Smith-
Woolever & Company Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler St., with military honors under the 
auspices of the Midland V.F.W. Post No. 3651. The Rev. Wallace H. Mayton of Memorial  
Presbyterian Church will officiate with burial in Billings Township Cemetery. Mr. Kinkel's family 
will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider 
Eagles No. 3655 Christmas Baskets for those in Need.  
Midland Daily News dated 10-30-1994 Page - D8.
CHESTER E. KIRBY, SR. (27 OCT 1906 - 16 SEP 1982)

Chester E. Kirby Sr., 75, of 3971 Denton Creek Rd., Beaverton, died at his home Thursday, Sept. 
16, following a short illness. Born in Marshall, Ill., on October 27, 1906, he came to Gladwin 
Couty in 1965 from Flint. Mr. Kirby retired in November 1965 as a die setter for Chevrolet 
Manufacturing in Flint. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the All-Bright Shores 
Eagles Club 3655 and the Disabled American Veterans Gateway Chapter 134, Flint. He was 
married to Luella Voight on May 7, 1957, in Angola, Ind. She preceded him in death November 
17, 1976, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Chester Jr. of Crystal Lake, Arthur of Grand Blanc 
and Virgil of Flint; 3 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Vandivier of Flint, Mrs. Betty Coleman of Grand 
Blanc and Mrs. Mabel Frey of Oscoda; one brother, Herbert of Terre Haute, Ind.; 17 
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Henry Lisst officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. The All-Bright Shores Eagles Club 
held a memorial service Friday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1982 Column - 5 
Page - 2

CYRUS KNOWLTON (? - ?)

DENNIS W. KOSEBA (13 OCT 1947 - 23 SEP 1968)

JOHN H. KOURCE (13 MAY 1924 - 4 JULY 1995)

LYDIA “BOOTS” (ZIMMERMAN) KOURCE (17 FEB 1928 – 28 FEB 2008)

LYDIA “BOOTS” KOURCE

Lydia “Boots” Kource, 80, of Hope passed away Feb. 28, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center-
Midland following a short illness. She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on Feb. 17, 1928 to 
Otto and Lydia (Reinick) Zimmerman.

She was a homemaker and had lived in Gladwin County for 39 years, previously residing in Utica. 
She was a member of Albright Shores Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 3655 and St. John’s Lutheran 
Church in Beaverton.

Lydia married John H. Kource on March 1, 1947 in Mt. Clemens. He preceded her in death in 
1995. She is survived by her sons, John (Mary) Kource of Ray, Michigan, Brian (Debra) Kource 
of Sterling Heights, and Bruce (Theresa) Kource of Beaverton; six grandchildren and great 
grandchildren; and her brother, Bud Zimmerman of Davison. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, John; and her parents.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, 2008 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin. 
She will be laid to rest in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contribuations can 
be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to be used according to the wishes of the family. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03/12/2008.

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GERALD LADUKE (7 DEC 1922 - 23 JUNE 1981)

Gerald LaDuke, 57, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 23, at his father's home. Arrangements are 
incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-24/1981 
Column - 4 Page - 2

DONALD S. LEINENGER (19 APRIL 1935 - 1 FEB 1983)

Donald S. Leinenger, 47, of 1431 Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Pontiac on April 19, 1935, he retired June 2, 
1978, after 25 years in the Marine Corps. He moved to Gladwin following retirement and was a 
member of the All-Bright Shores Eagles Club 3655 and the Gladwin County VFW 7303.
   Surviving are 4 daughters, Vicki Wilton in the Navy, Deborah and Deana of Arizona and 
Donnell Bellman of Colorado; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leinenger of All-Bright Shores; 
one brother, Frederick of Pontiac; one sister, Mrs. Donna Williamson of Pontiac; and 2 
grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial 
Service was held Friday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1983 Column - 3 Page – 2


(Midland Daily News, Feb. 3, 1983)

Donald S. Leinenger 47, of Albright Shores, Beaverton, died Tuesday in Midland Hospital Center 
after a short illness.
He was born April 19, 1935, in Pontiac. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps June 2, 1978, after 
25 years of service. He had been a resident of Beaverton since retirement. He was a member of 
Albright Shores Eagles Club No. 3655 and Gladwin County VFW Post No. 73O3.

He leaves daughters, Vicki Wilton of the U.S. Navy, Deborah Leinenger and Deana Leinenger, 
both of Arizona and Donnell Belman of Colorado; two grandchildren; parents, Howard and 
Madge Leinenger of Albright Shores; brother, Frederick Leinenger of Pontiac; and sister, Donna 
Williamson of Pontiac.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Beaverton Chapel, Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald 
Bates officiating.  Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral 
home anytime after 7 p.m. today. An Eagles memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.

MILDRED ELSIE (COLBECK) LEUENBERGER (14 JULY 1905 - 23 FEB 2001)
Mildred E. Leuenberger, 95, of Beaverton, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin following a short illness. Born July 14, 1905 in Beaverton, she was the daughter 
of Stephen and Alice (Wilder) Colbeck. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Mildred 
married Herman Leuenberger April 19, 1928 in Hope. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was 
a teacher at Beaverton Public Schools in Beaverton and a member of the Billings Missionary 
Church in Beaverton. 
Surviving are two sons, Herman and wife Joan, and Stephen and wife Peggy, all of Beaverton; 
two sisters, Edna Dicken of Beaverton and Hazel Bailley of Sun City, Ariz; five grandchildren; 
nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, one brother, and one sister. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Pastor Steve 
Shangraw officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Billings Missionary Church.
MARK J. LITTLE (7 SEP 1926 - 11 APRIL 2001)

Mark J. Little, 74, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at home. Born Sept. 7, 1926 in 
Detroit, he was the son of Mark and Beulah (Bates) Little. He lived in Gladwin County since 1968 
and previously lived in Detroit. Mark married Joyce M. Wagner, Jan. 5, 1948 in Detroit. He was a 
machine operator for Simpson Industry-Gladwin Machine Products, retiring in 1988 after 17 
years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He was also a member of St. 
Anne’s Catholic Church. 
   Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Thomas J. of Highland, Mark E. and wife 
Rossette of Leigh High Acres, Fla., and Donald J. of Beaverton; two daughters, Joan M. and 
husband Tom Barkulas of Livonia, and Joyce Ann Milks of Beaverton; 12 grandchildren; and 
seven great-grandchildren. 
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Father Todd 
Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial 
contributions may be made to MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record 04-18/2001 Column 
- 6 Page - 2   

THOMAS J. LITTLE (9 AUG 1948 – 16 SEP 2010)

Thomas J. Litle, 62, of Clarkston, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010. 
He was born on Aug. 9, 1948 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Mary and Joyce (Wagner) Little. He 
was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietname Era. He was a Hypnotherapist 
and Owned Global Growth Institute in Clarkston. He had lived in Oakland County for the last eight 
years, previously residing in South Lyon, and was a member of the V.F.W. in Canton.

He is survived by his sons, Mary (Carey) Little of South Lyon and Carl Little of Utah; two 
grandchildren, Brady and Marissa; mother, Joyce Little of Beaverton ; sisters: Joanie Barkulis of 
Beaverton and Joyce Ann Milks of Pinkney; brothers, Don Litle of Beaverton and Mark “Bud” 
Little of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark 
Little; and nephew, Todd Blair.

Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, Sept. 20, 210 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, 
Beaverton. He will be laid to rest at Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to the family, who will then distribute them accordingly. 
Gladwin County Record dated 9-22-2010.

ADAM R. LOPER (27 MARCH 1928 - 11 APRIL 1992)

BERYL C. LOPER (19 SEP 1935 - 6 JULY 1978)

EARLE LUTZKE, SR (21 APRIL 1919 - 16 OCT 1985)

Earle Lutzke Sr., 66, of 4599 Estey Rd., Rhodes, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, in St. Luke's 
Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of 2 years. Born in Bay City April 21, 1919, he had spent most 
of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Lutzke retired in February 1978 after 30 years at Grey Iron 
Foundry, Saginaw. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Allbright 
Shores Assembly of God Church and UAW Local 668. Mr. Lutzke and the former Della Whitney 
were married Nov. 18, 1950, in Billings Township.
   Surviving besides his wife are 2 sons, David of Bay City and Earle of Bay City; a sister, Mrs. 
Agnes Poquette of Saginaw; a half-brother, Fred Wickline of Saginaw; and a half-sister, Mrs. 
Agnes Zusiak of Saginaw.
   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Allbright Shores Assembly of God. The Rev. Roy 
Glasgow officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in 
charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-23/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2 

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HAROLD MARTIN (29 SEP 1926 - 22 OCT 1988)

Harold Martin, 62, of 854 E. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 22, in St. Mary's 
Medical Center, Saginaw. Born in Maderia, Calif., Sept. 29, 1926, he had spent most of his life 
here. Mr. Martin, a boilermaker and member of the Boilermakers Local 169, Dearborn, retired in 
1985 after 35 years. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Derringer 
American Legion Post in Waukegan, Ill. Mr. Martin and the former Lillian St. Aubin were married in 
1945 in Midland.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Harold of Beaverton; one daughter, Nancy Knoch 
of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Ernest of Averill and Richard of Midland; 2 sisters, Goldie Morse of 
Midland and Gladys Clark of Iron River; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a son, LeRoy, in March 1951, a daughter, Mary Chritz, August 1975, 6 
brothers and 2 sisters.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Buddy Dodge officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Graveside military 
rites were by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/1988 
Column - 4 Page - 2

ISABELLE (ARMSTRONG) MARTIN (30 MAY 1869 - 23 MAY 1952)

LIFELONG BILLINGS RESIDENT PASSES

   Funeral services for Mrs. Isabel Trumble, 82, were held on Monday afternoon from the Hall 
Funeral Home. The Rev. J. P. Hollopeter, of the Beaverton Methodist church officiated and burial 
was made in the Billings cemetery. Isabel Armstrong was born on May 30, 1869 to Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Armstrong in Yale. She was married to Alexander Trumble, who died on April 12, 1922. 
She has been a lifetime resident of Billings township and passed away at her home there on 
Friday, May 23.
   Surviving are one son, Robert Trumble, of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Roxa Rose, of 
Beaverton, Mrs. Trese Stark, of Yale, Mrs. Ann Brown, of Saginaw and Mrs. Isabel Martin, of 
Roscommon; one brother, Robert Armstrong, of Yale; also 17 grandchildren and 27 great 
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 05-28/1952 Column - 7 Page - 1

ISABELLE (TRUMBLE) MARTIN (4 AUG 1897 - 10 SEP 1978)

Mrs. Isabelle Martin, 81, of 373 E. Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 10, in the Clare 
Nursing Home followig a long illness. Born in Yale on August 4, 1897, she came to Gladwin 
County in 1905. Mrs. Martin was a member of the All-Bright Shores Assembly of God Church. 
The former Isabella Trumble, she was married to Walter Martin on April 15, 1925, in Beaverton.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, John McGrath of Beaverton; 2 daughters, 
Mrs. Melvin (Margaret) Freier of Gladwin and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Offenbecker of Beaverton; one 
brother, Robert of Beaverton; 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The 
Rev. Fred Wilson will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 09-13/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

KENNETH WARREN MARTIN (4 JAN 1921 - 20 MAY 1962)

RITES TODAY FOR KENNETH MARTIN

   Kenneth Warren Martin, 41, a state Conservation Department fire officer, died Sunday at his 
home in Standish after a three-year illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Billings Township, and 
lived in that area until seven years ago when he moved to Standish. A veteran of World War II, he 
was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Standish. He was married to the former Margaret 
Erway in Beaverton on August 6, 1947.
   Survivors include his widow, Margaret; one daughter, Sandra, and one son, David, both at 
home; his father, Irvin Martin; four sisters, Mrs. Marian Branscom, Mrs. Virginia Haney, and Mrs. 
Goldie Morse, of Midland; and Mrs. Gladys Clark, of Wisconsin; four brothers, Victor, of 
Hockaday, Harold, of Billings Township, and Ernest and Richard, of Midland.
   Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. from the Holy Cross Lutheran 
Church in Standish, with the Rev. Theodore Fry officiating. Burial will be in Billings Cemetery. Hall 
Funeral Home is in charge of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 05-23/1962 Column - 2 
Page - 2

LILLIAN L. (ST. AUBIN) MARTIN (5 OCT 1929 - 16 SEP 2001)
Lillian L. Martin, 71, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center, 
Midland. Born Oct. 5, 1929 in Lake City, she was the daughter of Henry and Alberta (Hancock) 
St. Aubin. She lived in Gladwin County most of her life. Lillian married Harold Martin, May 24, 
1945 in Midland. He preceded her in death in 1988. She was a homemaker and a life member of 
the American Legion Auxiliary. 
Surviving are one son, Harold of Beaverton; one daughter, Nancy Martin of Beaverton; nine 
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her mother, Alberta St. Aubin; 
one sister, Macie Adams of Midland; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in 
death by her father; one son, Leroy; and one daughter, Mary Chritz. 
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Pastor 
Brad Withrow officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.
MAX E. MARTIN (ABT. 1924 - 15 OCT 1948)

CPL. MAX MARTIN BURIED IN BILLINGS

   Funeral services were held for Corporal Max Martin, 24, on Monday, October 18 at the Hall 
Funeral Home, with burial in the Billings cemetery. The Rev. Donald Sailor, pastor of the 
Beaverton Methodist church officiated.
   Cpl. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Martin, of Billings, died on October 15 at Percy Jones 
hospital of pneumonia complications. He re-enlisted after serving in the Air Force in Europe 
during the war and was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, when he contracted pneumonia in 
December 1947. He was flown to Percy Jones Hospital last March.
   Surviving are his wife and daughter, in Germany; his parents andents; five brothers, Victor, 
Harold, Kenneth, Ernest and Richard; and four sisters, Mrs. Marian Branscom, Virginia Haney, 
Mrs. Goldie Morse and Mrs. Gladys Clark. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1948 Column - 4 
Page - 1

VICTOR L. MARTIN (ABT. 16 JUNE 1918 - 17 JAN 1977)

Victor L. Martin, 59, of 2246 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Monday, January 17, in Mesa, Ariz. Mr. 
Martin was born in Gladwin County, June 16, 1971, the son of Irvin Martin, and lived most of his 
life here. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Gladwin County VFW No. 7303, and 
a retired boilermaker for Wickes Corporation. He and the former Dorothy Willford Cornell were 
married June 2, 1972 in Gladwin.
   Surviving are his wife Dorothy of Beaverton; a son, John of Harrison; a daughter, SP3 Vickie 
Billon of Ft. Sil, Okla.; his father, Irvin Martin of Cass City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jack (Marion) 
Branscom and Mrs. Lowell (Goldie) Morse, both of Midland, and Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Clark of 
Iron River; 3 brothers, Harold of Beaverton, Ernest and Richard, both of Midland. 
   Mr. Martin is at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at 
press time. Gladwin County Record dated 01-19/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2

WALTER MARTIN (12 APRIL 1892 - 1 FEB 1981)

Walter Martin, 88, of 373 Estey Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Feb. 1, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a short illness. Born in Berlin on April 12, 1892, he spent most of his life in 
Gladwin County and farmed. Mr. Martin was a member of the Albright Shores Assembly of God 
Church and a veteran of World War I. He and the former Isabelle Trumble were married April 15, 
1925, in Beaverton. She preceded him in death on September 10, 1978.
   Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Offenbecker of Billings Township and Mrs. Melvin 
(Margaret) Freier of Gladwin; one son, John McGrath of Billings Township; 2 sisters, Mrs. Goldie 
McCrandell of Billings Township and Mrs. Mable Winn of Clare County; 6 grandchildren and 18 
great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton 
Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1981 Column - 3 Page - 2

MALVIN JOHN “MARTY” MARTINSON (13 DEC 1929 - 11 JAN 1994)

Malvin J. (Marty) Martinson, 64, of Beaverton, passed away Jan. 11, 1994, at St. Mary's Medical 
Center in Saginaw following a long illness. Born Dec. 13, 1929, in Iron River, Mr. Martinson was a  
resident of Saginaw until 1969 when he moved to Beaverton. While in Saginaw, Mr. Martinson 
was a painting contractor, and after moving to Beaverton, he was employed by the Beaverton 
Rural Schools as a bus driver. He retired in 1989. 
 
Mr. Martinson served in the Army Air Corp during the Korean Conflict. He is a member of the 
American Legion Post 171 in Gladwin County. He is also a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church 
in Edenville. Marty was also an avid bowler & golfer. 
 
He married the former Shirley J. Tyburski on June 26, 1965, in Saginaw. She survives along with 
foster family, Tom, Laura, John, Colleen, Carrie and James Rhule of Beaverton. Foster family, 
James, Deborah and Joseph Brushaber of Beaverton. Special grandson and family, Dan, Pam 
and Nathan Coe of Saginaw. Several nieces and nephews' two brothers, Alfred Martinson of Iron 
River and Arnie Martinson of Quincy, Mass.; and two sisters, Bergie Flaschburger of Hoyt Lakes, 
Minn. and Amanda Cole of Saginaw. Mr. Martinson is also survived by a son, daughter-in-law 
and grandson, Martin, Laurie, and Scott Martinson of Saginaw. Mr. Martinson was preceded in 
death by a son, Malvin Martinson; a daughter, Audrey Tyburski; and one brother, Odvin 
Martinson. 
 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, 1994, at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic 
Church in Edenville. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Mr. Martinson 
will lie in state at the church from 4-9 p.m. today from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday. A 
Christian Wake Service will be recited at 8 p.m. today. The American Legion will conduct a 
graveside service. Arrangements are in charge of the Hall Funeral Homes, Gladwin and 
Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. 
Midland Daily News dated 1-13-1994 Page - B12.

ANTHONY MATESTIC (12 JUNE 1908 - 9 DEC 1996)

RAYMOND J. MATESTIC (10 MAY 1944 - 20 APRIL 1991)

PETER ISAAC MATTIS (5 OCT 1850 - 19 DEC 1919)

Peter Mattis died at his home in Billings township Dec. 19, 1919, after a few weeks illness. He 
was born at Canden, Ont., Oct. 5, 1850. He was married to Miss Mary Babcock March 2, 1884, 
and came to this country in April 1892. He lived in the city of Gladwin and in Butman many years 
before moving to Billings township. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters; P.W. 
Mattis of Bridgeport, Mich., Mrs. Levi Ostrander and Mrs. Harry Hamilton, both of Flint; three 
sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Henry Babcock of Gladwin, Mrs. Benjamin Hall of Flint, Mrs. 
Robert Nelson of McBain, Jacob Mattis of Napanee, Ont. 
   Services were held at the Billings schoolhouse Sunday afternoon at one o'clock and the body 
taken to Butman for burial.Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1919 Column - 5 Page - 4

TIMOTHY B. MCCOY (9 OCT 1953 - 1 AUG 2002)
Timothy B. McCoy, 48, of Beaverton, died suddenly at home Aug. 1, 2002. Born October 9, 1953 
to William and Betty (Stienbouer) McCoy in Saginaw, he was a case manager for Mental Health in 
Gladwin County. He had lived here for 35 years and was previously from Freeland. He belonged 
to St. Anne’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Edenville. He married Shawn 
(Torrez) McCoy February 15, 1975 in Sanford. 
He is survived by his wife, his daughter Amie (Robert) Blair of Tawas; his son, Kiel McCoy of 
Barksdale Airforce Base in Louisiana; his grandchildren, Devin and Dylan Blair of Tawas; his 
father and step-mother, William and Judy McCoy of Beaverton; two brothers, Mike and Rick 
McCoy of Beaverton; four sisters, Cheryl Breedlove of Beaverton, Melody Strait of Beaverton, 
Debra Kindy of Sanford, and Terri Zimmerman of Lansing; his mother-in-law, Beverly Torrez of 
Beaverton; a sister-in-law, Kelly Sargent of Beaverton; three brothers-in-law, Kurt and Vince 
Torrez of Beaverton and Joseph Torrez of San Diego; several nieces and nephews and their 
families. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother David McCoy. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in 
Edenville with Rev. Fr. Todd Arnberg officiating. Burial took place in the Billings Township 
Cemetery in Beaverton. Visitation was held at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton Monday.


GOLDIE M. MCCRANDELL, SR (5 DEC 1894 - 13 MARCH 1983) 

(Bay City Times, March 14, 1983)

Services for Mrs. McCrandell, 88, who died Sunday in Midland Community Hospital, will be 
Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.  With burial at Billings Township 
Cemetery. She was born Dec. 5, 1894 in Ionia County and is survived by three sons and six 
daughters.

(Midland Daily News, Mar. 14, 1983)

Goldie M. McCrandell, 88, of Beaverton, died Sunday in Midland Hospital Center following a 
long illness.
 
She was born Dec. 5, 1894, in Ionia County. She had been a resident of Gladwin County since 
1897. She married Bert McCrandell, Jan 2. 1917, in Beaverton.  He died Jan 21, 1981.

She leaves sons, Bert McCrandall, Adrian McCrandall and Bill McCrandall; daughters, Nellie 
Druley, Sarah Alvarez, Mrs. Ray (Mildred) Stauffer Mrs. Lee (Edna) Mather, Mrs. Lance (Gurnith) 
Fischer, and Mrs. James (Violet) Mishler; 24 grandchilden; 14 great grandchildren; and sister, 
Mabel Winn.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Norman J. 
Farver officiating. Burial will be at the Billings Township Cemetery at Albright Shores. Friends 
may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.


JOHN CARLTON MCCRANDELL, SR (1850 - ABT. 20 NOV 1903) 

DROWNED HIMSELF 
JOHN MCCRANDALL, AN OLD RESIDENT OF BILLINGS 
DISAPPEARS AND BODY IS NOT FOUND-SUPPOSED WATERY GRAVE 
   John McCrandell, living at Gerrish dam in Billings, went after a pail of water Friday evening the 
20th, and not returning his wife and sister went to search for him. Not finding him they alarmed 
the neighbors and search was made all that night and part of the next day without avail. Sunday 
they grappled for his body in the river but without success. He had made threats several times 
that he would drown himself, and lately when neighbors called on him he bid, them goodby, 
saying that he would never see them again. He was an invalid several years preceding his 
supposed death. He leaves a wife and eight children. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 12-
04/1903 Column - 6 Page - 5

KENNETH A. MCCRANDELL (5 JUNE 1931 - 15 SEP 1996) Check if Vet?

RENEE K. MCCRANDELL (1 MAY 1953 - 17 DEC 2005)
Renee K. McCrandell, Renee K. McCrandell, 52, of Beaverton, died Dec. 17, 2005 at home 
following a long illness. She was born in Flint, Michigan on May 1, 1953 to Florence Nave. She 
married David McCrandell in Flint on July 26, 1975. She has lived in Gladwin County for 20 years, 
having previously resided in Flint. She was employed as a cashier at Coleman Marathon in 
Coleman. 
Surviving her are her husband, David McCrandell of Beaverton; three children, Spring McCrandell 
of Texas, Amber (Buddy) Finney of Beaverton, and David (Rachel) McCrandell of Clare; 10 
grandchildren; one sister, Velda (Bird) Sego of Flint; and her step father, Eric Nave of Flint. She 
was preceded in death by her mother. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. 
Burial will take place in Billings Township, Beaverton. There will be time of visitation at the funeral 
home Thursday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may 
be used according to the wishes of the family.
JOSEPH J. MICHALACK (8 SEP 1910 - 11 AUG 1974)

Joseph Michalak, Joseph J. Michalak, 84, of Billings Township, died Sunday Aug. 11, in the 
Midland Hospital following an illness of two years. Born on Sept. 8, 1940, in Saginaw, he moved 
to Gladwin County in 1941. He was a boilermaker with Local 169. Mr. Michalak and the former 
Julia Maxwell were married on July 4, 1935, in Saginaw.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Shirley Miller of Arizona, Mrs. Louise 
Shell of Walled Lake, Mrs. Barbara Swift of Gordonville, Mrs. Anna Reid of Oxford and Mrs. 
Jolita Kettel of Holly; one brother, Walter of Hope; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Toatelski, Mrs. Sadie 
Eugene, Mrs. Vanetta Nizinski and Mrs. Alice Roka, all of Saginaw, Mrs. Frances Fields and Mrs. 
Louise Haraman of Flint; and 18 grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The 
Rev. Neil Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-07/1994 Column - 2 Page - 6

CLARINDA MILLER (? - 31 DEC 1923)

MRS. GEORGE MILLER

   Clarinda Miller, wife of George Miller, died at her home at Highwood of bronchial pneumonia 
Dec. 31, 1923. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Free Methodist church 
conducted by Rev. Pumford, followed by burial in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-03/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4

MRS. CLARINDA MILLER

   Mrs. Clarinda Miller, 63, wife of George Miller, died at the family home at Highwood, Mich., 
Gladwin county, December 31. Mrs. Miller was born in New York state and at an early age came 
to Michigan with her parents locating in Gratiot county. Shortly after coming to Michigan she was 
married to George Miller and to this union were born nine children, four sons and five daughters. 
Darius and William Miller, of Saginaw; Ed. Miller of Flint; George Miller of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. 
Rose Garrett of Ridgetown, Canada; Mrs. Daisy Hamm of Johnston, Pa.; Mrs. Myrtle Oakley of 
Saginaw; Mrs. Florence Bedore of Highwood; Mrs. Armanda Bodine of Detroit. She also leaves 
her husband, George Miller, 29 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. 
Laura Sanders of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist church in 
Highwood. Rev. John Pumford officiate with burial in the Billings cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 01-24/1924 Column - 6 Page – 4

ALBERT M. MOGGS (9 AUG 1921 – 1 SEP 2008)

Albert M. Moggs, 87, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 1, 2008 at Edna Mae’s Leisurely Living AFC 
in Gladwin following a long illness. He was born Aug. 9, 1921 in Melita to Thomas and Amanda 
Moggs. 

He was retired as a machine operator for General Motors in Saginaw, and was a lifetime resident 
of Gladwin County. He loved fishing and gardening. 

Albert married Edith Atherton on Oct. 16, 1965 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1985. He 
is survived by three step-sons, Vernon Estes of Gladwin, Robert Estes of Bay City, and Stephen 
Estes of Gladwin; seven step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren, and six step great-
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith; step-sons, Frederick Estes 
and Charles Estes; four brothers; one sister, and his parents.

Funeral services were held Sept. 5, 2008 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. 
Tony Alexander officiating. He was laid to rest in Billings Twp. Cemetery in Beaveron. Memorial 
contributions will be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 
9/10/2008.

EDITH M. (ATHERTON) MOGGS (19 FEB 1920 - 6 OCT 1985)

Edith M. Moggs, 65, of 2126 S. Wieman Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Bay Medical 
Center, Bay City, following a long illness. Born in Gaines Feb. 19, 1920, she had spent most of 
her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Highwood Church of Daniel's Band and a 
correspondent for The Gladwin County Record for several years. The former Edith Atherton, she 
was married to Vernon Estes in 1938, in Alger. He died March 4, 1965. She then married Albert 
M. Moggs Oct. 16, 1965, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 5 sons, Charles Estes of Charlevoix, Vernon Estes of 
Beaverton, Robert Estes fo Escanaba and Stephen Estes of Linwood: one sister, Mrs. Thelma 
Clay of Missouri; 5 brothers, Bert fo California, Fred and James of Bay City, Steve of 
Tennessee, and Bill of Akron-Fairgrove; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. 
The Rev. Jim Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 10-09/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2 

CLARENCE MOORE (18 NOV 1884 - 27 AUG 1973)

Clarence Moore, 89, of Denton Creek Rd., Albright Shores, died in the Gladwin Area Hospital, 
Monday night, August 27, from injuries received earlier in the evening. He was struck by a car on 
the Estey Road. Mr. Moore was born November 18, 1884, in Paulding County, Ohio, and had 
been a resident of Gladwin County since 1935. He was a construction worker and had never been 
married. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
   Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Neil 
Keyes officiating and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 
after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2

ISAAC MORROW (? - JAN 1907)

   Isaac Morrow died at his home in Billings, Saturday, of ulcer of the stomach, from which he 
has been suffering for the last 20 years. Burial took place in Billings cemetery Tuesday. He 
leaves a wife and nine children. Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1907 Column - 4 Page - 1

L. C. MORSE (? - ?)

JOHN “JACK” PHILLIP MURRAY, SR. (13 APRIL 1918 - 3 FEB 1994)

John P. (Jack) Murray Sr., 75, of Beaverton and formerly of Saginaw, passed away Thursday, 
Feb. 3, 1994, at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. 
 
He was born April 13, 1918, in Saginaw, and had lived the last 23 years at Albright Shores. Jack 
married the former Margaret Schmieder of Saginaw on July 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa., while he 
was attending the U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation School at the University of Pittsburgh. She 
survives him. Jack served as a pilot in the Eighth Air Force. He was a 1st Lieutentant and flew 35 
combat missions in a B-17 bomber. 
 
He had been employed at Eaton Corp. in Saginaw for 42 years until his retirement in 1983. Jack 
was a member of Falcons Hall No. 124, Eagles Club and the Moose Lodge of Esty. 
 
Surviving besides his wife, Margaret, are his daughter and three sons, Jacqulyn DuPeron of 
Saginaw, John P. Murray Jr. of Saginaw, Michael Murray and his wife, Teresa, of Enid, Okla., 
and Patrick Murray and his wife, Shawn, of Japan; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren, 
and his sister, Elizabeth Seamon of California. Jack was preceded in death by one son, Scott 
Douglas Murray, and by two sisters, Alvina and Viola Schuler. 
 
Funeral service will take place 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 1994, at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 
Hemmeter Road (off State), Saginaw.  Interment will take place at Billings Cemetery in Albright 
Shores. Friends may call at the funeral home on Hemmeter after 2 p.m. Saturday where the 
family will be present from 2 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of service. 
 
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Shriner's 
Hospital for Crippled Children. 
Midland Daily News dated 2-5-1994 Page - B10.

STANLEY D. MUSZYNSKI (31 MARCH 1915 - 28 MAY 2003)
Stanley D. Muszynski , 88, of Beaverton, died May 28, 2003, at MidMichigan Medical Center-
Midland following a short illness. He was born March 31, 1915, to Lucind and Contance 
(Poznanska) Muszynski in Detroit. Stanley married Gertrude Muszynski July 26, 1952, in Detroit. 
She preceded him in death in 1995. Stanley retired from Chrysler in Detroit in 1972 after 36 years 
of service as a machinist. Surviving are many special friends. 
Funeral Services were held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in 
Edenville, Michigan, with the Rev. Fr. Todd Arnberg officiating and visitation from 1 p.m. until the 
time of service. He was buried in Billings Twp. Cemetery in Beaverton.
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ELIZABETH “BETTY” NEARING-KRZYZANIAK (21 JAN 1933 – 03 FEB 1990)

Elizabeth (Betty) Nearing-Krzyzaniak, 57, of Linwood, died Saturday Feb 3, 1990 at Henry Ford 
Hospital, Detroit. She was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Hampton Township, Bay County. She grew up in 
Bay County graduating from St. John's High School in 1951. She attended Mercy Central School 
of Nursing, graduating as a registered nurse in 1954. She had been a practicing nurse for 35 
years in Bay City. She then was a nursing supervisor for 25 years at Bay Medical Center. She  
married Clarence (Tiny) Krzyzaniak, April 1989 in Bay City. He survives her. 
 
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Edenville and a member of the churches 
Christian Service Commission.  
 
She is survived by her husband, Clarence; her parents, Clement and Isabelle (Richard) Hugo, of 
Essexville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Gale Neering of Beaverton, David and 
Kathleen Neering of Bowie, Md., Gary Krzyzaniak, of Virginia Beach, Va., David Krzyzaniak of 
Linwood; three daughters and son-in-law, Janis Neering, of Evanston, Ill., Kathy and Steve 
Deyarmond, of Virginia Beach, Va., Karen Krzyzaniak, of Linwood; three grandsons, Steven, 
Jared and Dave; one granddaughter, Aubrey; two brothers, four sisters. She was predeceased 
by her first husband, Norbert Neering in 1987. 
 
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrataed at 11 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 7, 1990 from St. 
Anne's Catholic Church, Edenvile, with celebrant Rev. Father Joseph Schabel. Burial will be in 
Billings Township Cemetery. 
 
Friends may call at the Ware-Smith-Woolever and Co. Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler from 9 
a.m. - 9 p.m today, and at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of mass.  The family 
will be present at the funeral home today from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. There will be a Vigil service at the 
funeral home at 7:30 p.m. this evening.  Those planning expression of sympathy may wish to 
consider the American Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes. 
Midland Daily News dated 2-6-1990 Page - 5.

NORBERT S. NEARING (15 MARCH 1928 - 23 JULY 1987)

Norbert S. (Nubbs) Nearing, 59, of 5300 Heron Cove, Beaverton, died Thursday, July 23, in St. 
Mary's Hospital, Saginaw. Born in Bay County March 15, 1928, he moved to Gladwin County in 
1976. Mr. Nearing was a millwright at the Grey Iron Foundry for 21 years. He was a member of St. 
Anne's Catholic Church, a life member of the Bay City D.A.V. Chapter 9, U.A.W. 668 of Saginaw, 
the Essexville Knights of Columbus 2740 and a veteran of the Army during World War II. Mr. 
Nearing and the former Betty Hugo were married Oct. 15, 1955, in Essexville.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Mark of Pinconning and David of Vero Beach, Fla.; 
one daughter, Janis of Bay City; 2 brothers, Erwin of Munger and Steven of Bellaire; one sister, 
Edith Sisson of Bay City; several step-brothers and step-sisters; and one grandson.
   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Joseph 
Schabel officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Military services were 
conducted by the Midland American Legion Post. Arrangements were in charge of the Ware-
Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1987 Column - 4 Page 
- 3

ARNOLD EARL NUTT (21 DEC 1919 - 27 AUG 1999)

Arnold E. Nutt, 79, of Midland, formerly of Beaverton, passed away Friday at the Tendercare 
Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 21, 1919, in Bay City to Enoch and Laura Mead Nutt. Arnold 
married Mae Wallace on June 13, 1953, in Dearborn. Arnold worked as a brick layer/stone  
mason. He was past president of the Gladwin Historical Society, Building Inspector, Cub Scout 
Leader, Billings Township supervisor and County commissioner. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Mae; one son, Marc Nutt of Antilope, Calif.; one daughter, Joyce Born 
of Westland; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two 
children, Dana and Keith Nutt; and two brothers and one sister. 
 
Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. 
Pastor Roger Brown will officiate and burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery. 
 
Memorials made be made to the Gladwin Historical Society of the charity of ones choice. 
Midland Daily News dated 8-29-1999 Page - D8.


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ALFRED L. OKONIEWSKI (2 SEP 1915 - 19 JUNE 1973)

ERSEL OWENS (21 APRIL 1925 - 4 JUNE 1992)

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THEODORA MARIE PAUL (19 JUNE 1900 - 18 OCT 2001)
Theodora Marie Paul (“Grandma”) died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001. She was born June 19, 1900 to 
Mary E. (Cosgrove) and Benjamin A. Wilbur in Fall River, Mass., where she grew up and 
graduated from Durfee High School. She was the daughter of Mary E (Cosgrove) and Benjamin 
A. Wilbur. During World War I, she worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. After that, she 
moved to Dearborn and later married Oscar Paul, moving to New Bern, N.C. in 1921. After a few 
years in North Carolina, she returned to Dearborn where she made her home for the next 35 
years. Grandma worked at the Book Cadillac Hotel and was active in the community and 
Littlefield Presbyterian Church, while raising four children. She was a member of Albright Shores 
Eagles Aerie 3655. 
After her husband retired from Cadillac Motor, they moved to Harbour Heights, Fla., where she 
was active in the Women’s Club, Garden Club, and the Republican Women’s Club as recently as 
1999. She also played the piano and organ and led the choir in the Harbour Heights Methodist 
Church until 1990. Her summers were spent in Hope, surrounded by family and friends. Her 
pastimes included playing her piano, playing cards, and sewing clothes for herself, her children, 
and grandchildren. She took many classes well into her 80s and was an avid promoter of the 
power of education. Grandma loved to travel and spent much of her retirement traveling to 
various parts of the world. She was a remarkable woman and was a cancer survivor of more than 
23 years. Theodora’s legacy of faith, kindness, generosity, ad love will live on for many 
generations to come. She was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. 
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia (Ben) McAteer of Hope, two sons, Alfred (Barb) of Allbright 
Shores, Wilbur (Jean) of Lake City, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Paul of Westland; 18 
grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; one sister, Beatrice Gudith; her husband, Oscar; and daughter and son-in-
law, Alice and Ray Delman. 
Services were held Monday, Oct. 22 at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Father Todd 
Arnberg officiating. Burial was in Billings Township cemetery, Beaverton. Memorials may be 
made to MidMichigan Hospice or the donor’s favorite charity.
JOSEPH PILECKI, I (7 FEB 1911 - 19 NOV 1999)
Joseph Pilecki, I -- one of seven children of Polish immigrants Jacob and Sophie (Hadam) 
Pilecki, was born in Newark, N.J., Feb. 7, 1911. The family soon moved to Poland where Joe 
attended school. As a young man, Joe returned to America and settled in the Detroit area where 
he graduated from the Ford Motor Company Trade School for Tool and Die. He specialized in 
precision grinding and continued to work for Ford until enlisting in the U.S. Army, March 26, 
1942. 
While traveling by bus to Detroit, Joe met Emma Irene Edwards, who was moving from her home 
in Sylvia, Tenn. to Detroit in search of work. Poor health caused Joe’s military discharge Aug. 8, 
1943, and on Oct. 30, 1943, he and Irene were married in Detroit. They established a home in 
Highland Park and were blessed with six children, Glen who died in infancy, Richard, Fred, Mark, 
and twin daughters, Arlene and Darlene. 
Joe eventually left Ford and worked for 22 years at the McPherson Broach & Machine Company 
in Detroit and later at Warren, retiring in February 1973. Joe and Irene moved to an apartment in 
Roseville, later to a home in Beaverton, and in 1996 when Irene’s health began to fail, moved 
back to a Roseville apartment. 
Joe became seriously ill in August 1999 and in October moved to the Manor of Malvern Care 
Center in Malvern, Iowa. Joe and Irene had been married for 56 years when Joe died Friday, Nov. 
19, 1999 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He had attained the age of 
88 years, 9 months, and 12 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Glen; and 
brothers Henry, John, Adolph, and Bernard. 
Joe is survived by his wife Irene of Malvern, Iowa; sons Richard and wife Virginia, and Mark, all 
of Ferndale, Rev. Fred and wife Pam of Malvern, Iowa; two daughters, Arlene and husband Ken 
Willoughby of Holly, and Darlene McClelland of Warren; 16 grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank of Florida; and one sister, 
Stella of Poland. 
Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with 
Rev. Fred Pilecki officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township cemetery in Beaverton. Friends 
may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

PHILLIP A. POBOCIK (21 NOV 1927 - 13 JAN 1995)

Phillip A. Pobocik, 67, of Hope, died suddenly Friday, Jan. 13, 1995 at the MidMichigan 
Regional Medical Center - Gladwin. Born Nov. 21, 1927 in Swartz Creek, he resided in Gladwin 
County since 1987 when he moved from Swartz Creek. Mr. Pobocik was employed as a heavy 
equipment mechanic at American Body Co. in Flint until he retired in 1962 due to medical 
reasons. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Club Aerie 3655 and the Catholic Order 
of Foresters. Mr. Pobocik married the former Mae Armstrong Feb. 11, 1950 in Flushing.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Catherine and husband Tom Cox of Swartz 
Creek, and Phyllis and husband Bob Dickerson of Morrice; 2 sisters, Mary Klapko of Swartz 
Creek, and Sally Stasa of Owosso; and 3 grandchildren.
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the St. Anne Catholic Church in Edenville with the 
Rev. Father Jules Spleet officiating and burial was in the Billings Cemetery, Beaverton. A 
Christian vigil service and special Eagles' memorial service were held Sunday evening at the Hall 
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to 
consider memorials to the Shriners Cripple Children Hospital. Gladwin County Record dated 01-
18/1995 Column - 3 Page - 6

PEARL (KIRBY) POLLOCK (9 MARCH 1904 - 19 JAN 1988)

Pearl Pollock, 83, of 1125 Creek Rd., All-Bright Shores, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, in the Gladwin 
Area Hospital. Born March 9, 1904, in Kennett, Mo., she moved to Gladwin County in 1966 from 
Flint and made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Pollock was a cook for the Home Dairy 
Restaurant in Flint and retired in 1966. She was a member of the Billings Missionary Church and 
the Billings Senior Citizens Club.
   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ross (Pauline) Talarico of Beaverton; and a sister, Ethel Pelts 
of Mo. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold Brotherton in 1974 and a brother, Orin Kirby 
in 1971. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Billings Missionary Church. Pastor Ed 
Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge 
of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-27/1988 Column - 4 
Page - 2

DANA W. PRICE (16 FEB 1914 - 18 JAN 1977)

Dana W. (Bill) Price, 62, of 3710 Lakeview Dr., All-Bright Shores, Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 
18, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following an illness of two months. Born in Saginaw on 
February 16, 1914, he moved to Gladwin County 12 years ago. Mr. Price was retired from the 
Saginaw Steering Gear Plant No. 2 and was a member of the Billings Fraternal Order of Eagles. 
He was married to the former Margaret Strong on August 19, 1950, in Saginaw.
   Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Marlene) Reidel and Mrs. Shirley Lyden of 
Saginaw, Mrs. Michael (Bonnie) Redman of Gladwin and Mrs. Robert (Terri) Anderson of 
Essexville; one brother, Darrell of Saginaw; one sister, Mrs. Geraldine Fosgitt of Saginaw; 10 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel. The Rev. 
Herbert Beirmann officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-26/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2

THOMAS PAUL PRISZA, JR (7 OCT 1963 - 6 JULY 1986)

Thomas P. Prisza, Jr., 22, of 4875 Jones Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday night, July 6, 
after being struck by a vehicle in Billings Township. Born in Wyandotte Oct. 7, 1963, he came to 
Gladwin County in 1968. Surviving are his parents, Thomas Sr. and Carla of Beaverton; and his 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Prisza of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gatchell of 
Wyandotte. 
   Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The 
Rev. James Leitzman will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 07-09/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

THOMAS PAUL PRISZA, SR (17 AUG 1924 - 10 SEP 1990)

JOHN PURVIS (1888 – AUG 1969)

Services were held Monday for John Purvis, 81, of Albright Shores, who died suddenly August 
14, in the Gladwin Hospital following a brief illness. Formerly of Detroit. Mr. Purvis has made him 
home here for the past 13 years.
	He is survived by his wife Elsie, a daughter, Mrs. Cecelia Digman of California, sons 
John of New York, Charles, Leo and Robert of California and J. R. Hammond of Detroit. Seven 
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Clarice Kaline of California.
	Services were held at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Neil Keyes officiating. Burial 
was made in the Billings Cemetery. Members of the Billings Township Senior Citizens Group 
served as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 8-20/1969.

R'S

CLEMENT J. RATLIFF (6 SEP 1926 - 13 AUG 1991)

ARTHUR J. RIEVERT (30 DEC 1921 - 16 DEC 1998)

JACK D. ROBBINS (26 OCT 1924 - 5 OCT 1994)

FRANKLIN D. ROBINSON (28 JULY 1936 - 15 MAY 1996)

GIBSON D. ROGERS (ABT. 14 JUNE 1894 - 17 APRIL 1924)

Gibson D., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rogers, Billings, died April 17, 1924, aged 29 years, 10 
months and 3 days. He entered the army Oct. 2, 1917, was appointed corporal Jan. 1, 1918, and 
was promoted to sergeant Feb. 2, 1918. He served in France and Germany 13 months, and was 
discharged from service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1919.
   He leaves his parents, brother Daniel, sister Jennie. His brother William preceded him to the 
great beyond. Funeral was conducted by Rev. ... Gladwin County Record dated 05-08/1924 
Column - 5 Page - 4

WILLIAM HENRY ROGERS (19 APRIL 1897 - 2 OCT 1923)

   William Henry Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Rogers of Billings township, died at the 
home of his parents, Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, aged 26 years, 5 months and 11 days. William 
was born in Flynn township, Sanilac county, April 19, 1897. Besides his parents he is survived by 
a brother and sister who reside at home and a brother who resides in Midland county. The funeral 
directed by Floyd Hall of Beaverton, was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his 
parents, Rev. G. Killian officiating. Interment in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
10-11/1923 Column - 5 Page - 4

THOMAS R. ROPER (5 AUG 1950 - 28 MAY 1984)

BENTLEY MAN FOUND DEAD

   Thomas R. Roper, 33, of Bentley Township, was found dead at the wheel of his car Monday 
morning, according to Gladwin Sheriff's deputies. Roper is believed to have pulled off Wisner 
Rd. to sleep and preliminary findings of a post mortem Monday indicate his death was 
accidental caused by carbon monoxide inhalation.
   Deputies were assisted by the Billings Township Rescue Unit. Billings constable and the 
Gladwin County Ambulance Service. Gladwin County Record dated 05-30/`1984 Column - 6 Page 
- 1


Thomas Roper (Midland Daily News, May 29, 1984)

Thomas Roper, 33, of Rhodes, died unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 1984, in Billings Township, 
Gladwin County.

He was born in Michigan Aug. 5, 1950.  He leaves his wife, Cheri; daughters, Marie Roper and 
Christine Roper, both at home; mother, Dorothy Roper of Rhodes; brothers, Jim Roper of 
Fenton. Al Roper of Linwood, Robert Roper, Oliver Roper and John Roper, all of Rhodes; and 
sister, Sharon Christie of Minnesota.

Services will be at 10 am. Thursday in Hope Lutheran Church in Rhodes with the Rev. Alan 
Druckenmiller officiating. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at Lee’s Funeral Home after 7p.m. today, any time Wednesday, and at the 
church from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday.



JOHN HENRY ROSE (ABT. 1881 - 29 APRIL 1958)

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR JOHN ROSE OF BILLINGS

   Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for John H. Rose, 77, 
of Billings township, who died Tuesday evening. Gladwin County Record dated 04-30/1958 
Column - 1 Page - 1

JESSIE JOSEPHINE (?) ROSE (31 JAN 1910 – 6 APRIL 1972)

04-12 1972 3 2   

ROBERT L. ROSE (11 APRIL 1950 - 23 FEB 1979)

Robert L. Rose, 28, of 3866 Weiman Rd., Beaverton, died of injuries sustained in an auto 
accident on the I-75 expressway in Bay County Friday, Feb. 23. Born in Billings Township on 
April 11, 1950, he had spent his lifetime here; Mr. Rose served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 
1971 and was employed in the Melting Department at Nodular Iron, General Motors, Saginaw.
   Surviving are his father, John Rose of Beaverton; one brother, John A. (Sandy) of Freeland; 2 
sisters, Kathleen of Saginaw and Mrs. Walter (Phyllis) Stoddard of Fairgrove; and his fiance 
Crystal Shaw of Gladwin.
   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-
28/1979 Column - 6 Page - 2

ROXA (TRUMBLE) ROSE (30 JAN 1885 - 28 NOV 1972)

Mrs. Roxa Rose, 87, of Billings Township, died Tuesday, November 28, at the home of her son, 
Hugh, in Flint, following a brief illness. Born in Yale, Mich., January 30, 1885, Mrs. Rose had 
been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 70 years. The former Miss Roxa Trumble and 
John Henry Rose were married in 1906 and he died in April of 1958. Mrs. Rose was a member of 
the Billings Missionary Church.
   Surviving are two sons, Jack of Beaverton, and Hugh of Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Isabelle 
Mead of Harrison, and Mrs. Phoebe Schulz of Saginaw; one brother, Robert Trumble of 
Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Martin of Beaverton, and Mrs. Ann Brown of Saginaw; 14 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 
   Services were held Friday at 2:00 at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Neil Keyes 
officiating. Burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-
06/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

S'S

WILLIAM A. SARGENT (14 SEP 1934 - 23 OCT 1991)

William A. Sargent, 57, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991, at MidMichigan Regional 
Medical Center after a short illness. 
 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 1991, at Saint Anne's Catholic Church in 
Edenville. Burial will be in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. 
Midland Daily News dated 10-25-1991 Page - C4.

RICHARD H. SAVAGE (7 AUG 1934 - 15 JUNE 1988)

EARL A. SCHAEFER (8 AUG 1928 – 11 MAY 2005)

Earl A. Schaefer, 76, of Beaverton, formerly of Midland, passed away May 11 at the Midland 
Hospital. Earl was born Aug. 8, 1928 in Midland County to Emil and Lula (Burlingame) Schaefer. 
He married the former Helen Kocisky on Aug. 17, 1946 in Midland. Helen passed away in 
November 1996. Earl retired from Dow Chemical in 1981. He was a member of the Living Hope 
Fellowship of God Church in Albright Shores.

He is survived by four sons, Charles (Sue) of Beaverton, Tom (Kathy) of Midland, Emil (Michele) 
of Beaverton and Mark (Cheryl) of Sanford; three daughters, Julia (Rich) Nephew, Emily (Joe) 
Stevens and Kandy (Paul) Maxson, all of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren and 12 Great 
grandchildren; one brother, Gordon Schaefer of Midland; and two sisters, Ann Zilinick of 
Sanford and Barbara Johnson of Freeland. Two brothers and one sister predecease him.

Services were held Monday, May 16 at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial took place in 
Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 5/18/2005.

CLEMENT ALPHONSO SCHMITT (1898 - 20 AUG 1956)

DENISE M. SCHULER (8 JULY 1918 - 19 NOV 2000)
Dencie M. Schuler, 82, of Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Midland following a brief illness. Born July 8, 1918 in Chicago, she was the daughter of 
the late Leverett and Emily (Haw) Cottrell. Dencie married Ernest Schuler, Aug. 24, 1940 in 
Saginaw. He preceded her in death in March 1989. They came to Gladwin in 1972. She retired 
from Michigan Sugar Company in 1982. 
Surviving are two sons, John and wife Linda of Beaverton and Ernest and wife Katie of Standish; 
one daughter, Barbara Harder of Beaverton; one sister, Kate McGarity of Shields; 15 
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by two grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. Services were held Tuesday at the 
Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor David Kiestler officiating. Burial was in Billings Township 
Cemetery. 
DAVID E. SCHWARTZ (25 FEB 1887 - 30 APRIL 1957)

RITES FOR DAVID SCHWARTZ THIS FRIDAY

   David Schwartz, 69, a resident of Lockwood Beach, Billings township, died April 30 at his 
home. He was born on Feb. 25, 1887 in South Dakota. He spent most of his life in Gladwin 
county, except from 1922 to 1942 when he lived in Detroit. 
   On July 3, 1940, he was married to the former Miss Ellen Iversen. She survives him, along with 
two foster daughters, Mrs. Marian Franey of Wyandotte, and Mrs. Anna Mae Bonsceour of East 
Detroit; two brothers, Henry of Beaverton, and George of Gladwin.
   Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, the Rev. Henry C. Hall 
officiating. Burial will be in Billings cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-01/1957 Column - 
5 Page - 1

MYRTLE M. SHIER (14 FEB 1925 - 8 AUG 2000)
Myrtle M. Shier, 75, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-
Midland following a short illness. Born Feb. 14, 1925 in Saginaw, she lived in Gladwin County 23 
years and previously lived in Flint. Myrtle married Lawrence Shier, Oct. 26, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio. 
She was a homemaker and a member of Estey Moose Lodge 456. 
Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Gary of Beaverton; one daughter, Geraldine 
and husband Thomas Firth of Lake Worth, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at 1 
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Pastor Steve Shangraw officiating. 
Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.
JAMES J. SHORKEY, JR (19 AUG 1930 - 23 JULY 1992)

DONALD J. SHUMWAY (21 OCT 1927 - 6 APRIL 2005)

Donald J. Shumway, Donald J. Shumway, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 
2005 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin. He was born in Detroit on Oct. 21, 1927 to the late 
Earl and Gladys (Seymour) Shumway. He married the former Betty Bowen on March 30, 1946 in 
Gladwin; she survives him. He was a retired oil field worker and employee for Dow Chemical. 

Surviving besides his wife Betty are his children, Judy (Walter) Mertens of Lake George, Linda 
Hetherington of Gladwin, Vickie (Charles) Brubaker of Beaverton, Deborah (Gary) Mangas and 
Ronald (Connie) Bell, both of Gladwin; 33 grandchildren and 40 Great grandchildren; one brother, 
Robert McLay of West Branch; and one sister, Sharon McLay of Dallas, Texas. He was 
predeceased by a son, Gerald Shumway, and three sisters. 

Funeral services were held April 9 at Sisson Funeral Home, with Alisa Wood presiding. Burial was 
at Billings Township Cemetery.

GERALD J. SHUMWAY (20 JAN 1949 - 2 MARCH 1973)

RAY SIMMONS (7 JULY 1927 - 15 JUNE 2001)

CECIL C. SMITH (28 JAN 1912 - 29 APRIL 1993)

DOUGLAS P. SMITH (14 MAY 1967 - 31 JULY 2002)
Douglas P. Smith , 35, of Sanford, Michigan passed away suddenly July 31, 2002 in Bay City, 
Michigan. 
He was born May 14, 1967 to Merle and Beverly (Gower) Smith in Bay City, and worked as a 
laborer for Monitor Sugar Company in Bay City. He was a Midland County resident since 1995, 
having previously resided in Gladwin. Douglas married Tilitha Haines-Smith on Feb. 14, 1996 in 
Midland. 
Surviving are his wife, Tilitha Haines-Smith of Gladwin; son, Amos Smith of Gladwin; daughters, 
Sarah Smith of Midland and Terina Haines of Gladwin; parents, Merle and Beverly Smith of 
Estey; sisters, Connie Shannon of Beaverton, Anita Green of Tennessee, Brenda Eddy of 
Gladwin, and Sue Schaefer of Beaverton; brothers, Brian Smith of Beaverton, John Smith of 
Beaverton, and Kevan Smith of Sanford; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his sister Cheryl Ann Smith. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with Rev. Jim 
Walters officiating. Burial took place at Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton.

ETHEL ELIZABETH (MOORE) SMITH (2 MAY 1906 - 24 JAN 1995) 
  
Ethel Elizabeth Smith, 88, of Rhodes, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1995, at the MidMichigan 
Regional Medical Center in Midland. She was born May 2, 1906, in Arenac County to Calvin and 
Clare (Riggs) Moore.  Mrs. Smith lived most of her life in the Estey area.  She married Ivan Smith 
on April 5, 1924, in Midland.  He passed away Aug. 30, 1985.  She is survived by eight children, 
Viola Smith of Rhodes, Lawrence (Pat) Smith of St. Ignace, Millard (Adeline) Smith of Midland, 
Earl (Gertrude) Smith of Rhodes, Merle (Beverly) Smith of Rhodes, Margie (Tom) Valley of Hope, 
Thelma (Dave) Cole of Rhodes, and James (Salley) Smith of Rhodes; 37 grandchildren; 65 
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Moore of Texas and Oliver Moore of Florida; and two 
sisters, Marjorie Speigel of Florida and Doris Bauder of Midland. She was predeceased by a 
daughter, Margaret Smith in 1978; a grandson, Bill Smith on June 5, 1994; a brother; and six 
sisters. 
Services will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. 
The Rev. Curtis F. Gordon will officiate, with burial in Billings Township Cemetery. Friends may 
call the funeral home today from 2-9 p.m. and Friday from 9-11 a.m. Memorials may be made to 
the American Heart Association of Michigan. 
Midland Daily News dated 1-26-1995 Page B-12. 

IVAN F. SMITH (28 SEP 1899 - 30 AUG 1985)
 
Ivan F. Smith, 85, 3900 Pinconning Road, died Friday, Aug. 30, 1985. A lifelong resident of 
Rhodes, Smith was born Sept. 28, 1899, in Gladwin County. He attended Gladwin County 
schools and married the former Ethel E. Moore on April 5, 1924, in Midland. Smith was 
a retired farmer in the Rhodes area.  He leaves his wife; sons, Ivan L. Smith, Millard 
Smith, Merle Smith, Earl Smith and James Smith, all of Gladwin County; daughters, Viola Smith 
of Gladwin County, and Margie Valley and Thelma Cole of Midland County; brother James Smith 
of Hayden Lake, Idaho; 33 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Margaret 
Smith, preceded him in death in 1978. Four brothers also preceded him in death. 
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ware-Smith-Woolever & Co. Funeral Home, with the Rev. 
Timothy Holcomb-Dinsmore of the Bethel Church of the Nazerene officiating. Burial will be in the 
Billings Township Cemetery in Gladwin County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 
p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.  Family members will be 
present Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials are available for the donor's 
favorite charity. 
Midland Daily News dated 8-30-1985 Page - 2. 

LESLIE B. SMITH (16 APRIL 1889 - 23 OCT 1966)

BILLINGS MAN'S SERVICES TODAY

   Leslie B. Smith, 77, of Billings Township, died Sunday, Oct. 23, after a brief illness. Born in 
Lapeer County April 16, 1889, Mr. Smith had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 12 
years. He was a retired sheet metal worker in the Chevrolet plant, Flint. He was married to Minnie 
Casteel May 2, 1936, in Toledo. Surviving are a step-son, Dr. Dallas Sigwart of California; four 
brothers, Hershey, Alva and Carl of Otisville, and James of Waterford. Funeral services were 
held today, Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Roose 
officiating and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-
26/1966 Column - 3 Page - 2

MINNIE (CASTEEL) SMITH (10 SEP 1892 - 5 FEB 1976)

MRS. MINNIE SMITH

   Mrs. Minnie Smith, 83, of Rose Mead, Calif, and formerly of Billings Township, died Thursday, 
Feb. 5, in ElMonte, Calif., after a long illness. Born in West Virginia on September 10, 1892, she 
lived in Gladwin County from 1954 to 1966 when she moved to California. She was married to 
Leslie B. Smith on May 2, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1966. 
Surviving are one son, Dr. Dallas Sigwaar of California; one sister, Emily Green of California; two 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall 
Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-
11/1976 Column - 7 Page - 2

RALPH KENNETH SMITH (11 AUG 1920 - 1 JUNE 2004)

Ralph Kenneth Smith, born August 11, 1920 to George and Millie (Byron) Smith in Pontiac, 
passed away June 2, 2004 at the age of 83. Ralph married his wife Martha (Taulbee) Smith on 
November 15, 1941. Ralph served his country in WWII in Germany from September 1944 until 
October 1945. He was wounded in the battle of the Bulge. Ralph worked for General Motors of 
Flint for 30 years and retired in October of 1974. He moved to Beaverton in November 1974 
where he resided until he passed away. He attended Living Hope Assembly of God in Albright 
Shores. 
   Ralph is survived by his wife, Martha Smith of Beaverton; son John Smith of Big Rapids and 
his children Allen and Marci; son Wayne (Donna) Smith of Brown City and their children Wayne, 
Jr. and Debra; son Ralph, Jr. (Sandra) Smith of Waterford and their children Ralph III, Annette 
and Nikki; son James Smith of Beaverton and his daughter Kristine; daughter Judy Pleiness of 
Farwell and her children Thomas, Kimberly, Shannon and Crissy; daughter Wanda (Tex) Hughes 
of Millington and their children Cara, Rachel and Sarah; daughter Cynthia (Clare) McPherson of 
Beaverton and their children Michael and Todd; daughter 
Teresa (Bruce) Hopkins of Macomb and their children Lukas, Bruce Jr., and Ashley; 
grandchildren Brenda, Robert, Dallas, Scott, Traci and Timothy; several Great grandchildren; and 
son-in-law Doug Clark of Benton, 
Kentucky. He was predeceased by his daughter Barbara Clark; granddaughters Michelle Smith 
and Heather Horten; brother George Jr.; and Sue Smith. 
   A funeral service took place Saturday, June 5 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Roy 
Glasgow officiating. Burial was at the Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County 
Record  

HARRY F. SOLOMON (16 JUNE 1945 - 25 APRIL 1988)

Harry F. (Jun) Solomon, 42, of 2603 Whitney Beach Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, April 25, at 
his home after a long illness. Born in Saginaw, June 16, 1945, he moved to Gladwin County 8 
years ago from Saginaw. Mr. Solomon was a machine repairman for Saginaw Manufacturing, 
General Motors. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam and was a member of the UAW. Mr. 
Solomon and the former Roseltha DeLavern were married May 7, 1964, in Mt. Clemens.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Jeffrey and Brian of Beaverton; a daughter, 
Deanna Graves of Beaverton; his mother and step-father, Rose and Gerald D'Annunzio of 
Sterling Heights; a grandfather, Frank D'Annunzio of Warren; one brother, Ronald Solomon of 
Miami, Fla.; one sister, Mary Lou Miller of Elyria, Ohio; and 2 grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. 
The Rev. James Hoggard officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 04-27/1988 Column - 5 Page - 2

NOLA M. (WOODRUFF) SPENCER (20 MAY 1915 - 5 SEP 1997)

Nola M. Spencer, 82, of Beaverton, died Friday, Spet. 5, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical 
Center-Gladwin after a short illness. She was born May 20, 1915 in Gladwin and lived here her 
whole life, Nola was a homemaker. The former Nola Woodruff married Ora Spencer, June 23, 
1934. He preceded her in death in 1970.
   Surviving are two sons, Edward and wife Yvonne of Beaverton and Keith and wife Judy of 
Midland; two brothers, Howard Woodruff of Lake Ann and Neal Woodruff of Gladwin; three 
sisters, Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Blanche Wilson of Pinconning, and Doris Bock of Estey; 11 
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Faye Marie Mesh and Jacque Sue 
Spencer; two brothers, Jack and Earl Woodruff; and one sister, Lillian Erway.
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. 
Father Frederick Houghton officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Pardee 
Cancer Foundation. Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2

ORA C. SPENCER (7 JUNE 1904 - 6 FEB 1970)

ERNEST H. STECH (16 SEP 1899 - 23 MARCH 1974)

Ernest H. Stech, 74, of 4277 Lake Drive, All-Bright Shores, died suddenly Saturday, March 23, at 
Midland Hospital after only a short illness. Born September 16, 1899, in Warren, Ind., he was a 
retired employee of Sun Oio Company. Mr. Stech had been a resident of Gladwin County for the 
past 38 years, since 1936, coming here from West Branch. He and the former Moyna T. Scott 
were married March 31, 1923, in South Bend, Ind. He was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. 
and the Consistory.
   Surviving are his wife, Moyna; 2 sons, Ernest Jr. of Gary, Ind., and George of Midland; one 
daughter, Mrs. Earl (Rosemary) Siebert fo Midland; a brother, Charles of New Jersey, a sister, 
Mrs. Evelyn Click of Nowata, Okla.; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A son, Lowell 
preceded him in death.
   Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. Neil 
Keyes officiating. A Masonic memorial service was held Monday evening. Burial was in Billings 
Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1974 Column - 1 Page - 2

GERALDENE F. "JERRY" (FOLSOM) STEVENS (10 JULY 1909 - 11 SEP 2003)
Geraldene F. “Jerry” Stevens , 94, of Clarkston, Michigan passed away Sept. 11, 2003 at North 
Oakland Medical Center in Clarkston. She was born on July 10, 1909 to Jesse and Mildred 
(Skidmore) Folsom in Lapeer, and married Earl Stevens on Oct. 19, 1935 in Vassar. He preceded 
her in death in 1985. Jerry was a homemaker who lived in Oakland County for 19 years, having 
previously lived in Beaverton. She was a member of Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene in 
Waterford, Michigan. 
She is survived by her daughter Kay (Jack) O’Dea of Clarkston; grandchildren Renee McClain of 
Pontiac, Dawn Pniewski of Clarkston and Michael Pniewski of Pontiac; six great-grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mildred Richardson of Fostoria and Helene Brinker of Lapeer; and several nieces 
and nephews. 
In addition to her husband, Jerry was predeceased by her parents, seven brothers and two 
sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton 
with Pastor Daniel Wine officiating. Burial took place in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Visitation was held Sunday at the funeral home.
PHYLIS K. STODDARD (4 MARCH 1944 - 14 JULY 2000)
Phylis K. Stoddard, 56, of Beaverton, died July 14, 2000 at home following a long illness. Born 
March 4, 1944 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of John and Jessie (Knisley) Rose. She lived 
in Gladwin County 11 years and previously lived in Tuscola County. She was a homemaker and a 
member of Billings Missionary Church. 
Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth and husband Randy Stanley of Midlothian, Texas; one 
son, Matthew of Saginaw; one sister, Kathleen Rose of Midland; one brother, John and wife Ruth 
Rose of Freeland; stepmother, Wilma Rose of Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. She 
was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Rose in 1979. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Steve 
Shangraw officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund, MidMichigan Hospice, The 
Gideons, or the Billings Missionary Church.
DAVID S. SWARTZ (1887 - 1957)

CHARLES E. SWINSON (1 JAN 1917 - 23 FEB 1977)

Charles E. Swinson, 60, of 1311 Estey Rd., All-Bright Shores, Billings Township, died sudden 
Wednesday, Feb. 23, at his home of a heart attack. Born in Gladwin County, January 1, 1917, he 
had been a life-time resident of the county. Mr. Swinson was a retired Dow Chemical employee 
and operated the All-Bright Shores Realty until a year ago. He had been an active member of the 
Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce and a past chairman of the Ice Carnival Committee. He 
and the former Minnie Chambers were married August 16, 1952, in Bay City, and she survives 
him. 
   Other survivors are 2 sons; William Sargent of Beaverton and Robert Sargent of Midland; 2 
daughters, Mrs. Steven (Sheila) Jones of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Alfred (Barbara) Paul of 
Beaverton; 6 brothers, Frank, William and Richard of Rhodes, Melvin of Midland, Donald of Bay 
City and Bobbie of Sanford; 4 sisters, Mrs. Betty Knight of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Donna 
Witer and Mrs. Leona Sheets, both of Billings, and Mrs. Ruth King of Columbus, Ga.; and 11 
grandchildren. 
   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Fred Wilson officiated and burial was in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-
02/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2

GEORGE ALBERT SWINSON (9 MAY 1888 - 22 JULY 1973)

George Albert Swinson, 85, of Albright Shores, died Sunday, July 22, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital following an illness of two weeks. Born May 9, 1888, in Marlette, he had been a resident 
of Gladwin County since 1916. He was a retired farmer and carpenter, and was a member of the 
Billings Missionary Church and Billings Senior Citizens Club.
   Surviving are his wife, Edna; seven sons, Frank, William and Richard, all of Rhodes, Charles of 
Albright Shores, Melvin and Bobbie of Midland, and Donald of Bay City; four daughters, Mrs. 
Betty Knight of Gladwin, Mrs. Donna Witer and Mrs. Leona Sheets of the Beaverton area, and 
Mrs. Ruth King of Georgia; 41 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
   Services are today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. 
Neil Keyes officiating. Burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 07-25/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2   

T'S

PAULINE MILDRED (BROTHERTON) TALARICO (18 DEC 1927 – 17 JULY 2010)

 Pauline Mildred Talarico, age 82, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the 
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. She was born on Dec. 18, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri, the 
daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (Kirby) Brotherton. She married Ross Talarico in 1952 in 
Flint, whom preceded her in death in 1995.

She owned and operated Happy Hour Bar and Restaurant for 30 years. They moved to Gladwin 
County in 1963. She also was a member of the Billings Bible Church. 

She is survived by a niece, Patricia (Terry) Heath of Flint; cousin, Maryellen Ackers of Missouri; 
dear friends, Al (Chris) Leonard of Beaverton, and Tyler (Melissa) Leigeb.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, with 
Pastor Tyler Leigeb officiating. Interment was in Billings Township Cemetery. Memorial 
Contributions may be made to Billings Bible Church. Gladwin County Record dated 7/21/2010.

INA L. (FALES) TAYLOR (7 OCT 1916 - 9 NOV 2001)
Ina L. (Fales) Taylor, 85, of Casselberry, Fla. and formerly of Beaverton, died Friday, Nov. 9, 
2001. She was born in Milford, Mass., Oct. 7, 1916, to Frank and Annie Fales. She married 
Donald P. Taylor, June 13, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1992. Ina moved to Pontiac in 148, 
then moved to Beaverton in 1960, where she worked for the United States Post Office in 
Beaverton. She moved to Florida in 1973, where she worked and retired from the Altamonte 
Springs school system. She was a long time member of the Sanlando United Methodist Church 
in Longwood, Fla. 
She will be sadly missed by those who survive: daughters Marion I. Tuttle of Ocean Springs, 
Miss., Judith A. and Terry Whittington of Beaverton; sons, DeeJay and Inne Taylor of Logan, 
Utah, and Mark and Debra Taylor of Casselberry, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 
15 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank W. (Bruce) Fales of Florida, George and Natalie 
Wood of Massachusetts; two sisters, Helen Brydon and Betty and Allen Sibley of 
Massachusetts; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, 
Phillip A. Fales; and two sisters, Ruth Maloof and Frances A. Fales. 
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned for January at the Sanlando United 
Methodist Church in Longwood, Fla. with interment in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the family for a memorial for 
Ina.
BUEL EARL THORTON (1891 - 10 NOV 1955)

PETER TORREZ (9 SEP 1932 - 16 NOV 1985)

Peter Torrez, 53, of 5184 Pleasant Dr., Beaverton, died Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Saginaw Sept. 9, 1932, he had spent his lifetime 
in Gladwin County. He was employed by Continental Can in Midland and was a veteran of the 
Korean War. Mr. Torrez was a past commander and a member fo the Gladwin County VFW Post 
7303.
   Surviving are 3 sons, Joseph of Naples, Fla., Kurt and Vincent of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. 
Timothy (Shawn) McCoy and Mrs. Anthony (Kelly) Sargent of Beaverton; his mother, Mrs. 
Ricarda Torrez of Saginaw; 5 brothers, Charles of Florida, Richard, Daniel and Thomas of 
Saginaw and David of Bay City; 7 sisters, Loretta Molina and Josephine Espinosa of Saginaw, 
Henrietta Roberson, Hope O'Keefe, Treasa Beale and Mary Winslow of Midland and Vickie 
Sanchez of Auburn; and 3 grandchildren. Two sisters, Gloria Uhlman and Gladys Chavez, 
preceded him in death.
   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The 
Rev. Father Joseph Schabel officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. A Wake 
service was held Monday at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1985 Column - 3 Page - 
2

ALEXANDER TRUMBLE (10 JULY 1869 - 13 APRIL 1922)

Alexander Trumble died April 13 at his home in Billings, aged 52 years, 9 months and 3 days. He 
was born in Detroit and made his home in Yale until about 17 years ago, when he moved to 
Gladwin county. He was married to Isabell Armstrong Nov. 16, 1884, to which union was born 
five daughters and one son, one girl preceding in infancy. 
   He leaves to mourn his loss four daughters, Mrs. John Rose, Mrs. Jay Brown, Mrs. Bell-
McGrath of Beaverton, Mrs. Chet Stark of Yale, and one son, Robert of Billings; also one sister, 
Mrs. Agnes Benjamin of Yale and one half brother, John of Yale, and nine grandchildren. 
Interment took place in Billings cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. G. H. Killian. Gladwin 
County Record dated 05-04/1922 Column - 4 Page - 5

ROBERT T. TRUMBLE (27 MARCH 1922 - 16 DEC 1998)

ROBERT W. TRUMBLE (22 APRIL 1891 - 18 APRIL 1979)

Robert W. Trumble, 87, of 3495 Wieman Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, April 18, in the 
Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Yale on April 22, 1891, he came to 
Gladwin County in 1905. Mr. Trumble was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He and 
the former Frances Inez Clark were married on June 30, 1920, in Bentley. She preceded him in 
death November 21, 1960.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Robert and Leo of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Clare (Grace) 
McPherson and Mrs. Edwin (Ann) Simsack of Beaverton; 17 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the All-Bright Shores Assembly of 
God Church. The Rev. Fred Wilson officiated and  burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 04-25/1979 Column - 5 Page - 2

AUDREY A. TYBURSKI (18 JUNE 1955 - 16 DEC 1976)

Audrey A. Tyburski, 21, of 1476 Pinconing Rd., All-Bright Shores, died suddenly at the Gladwin 
Area Hospital Thursday, Dec. 16. Born in Saginaw on June 18, 1955, she came to Gladwin 
County six years ago. Miss Tyburski was a waitress at the Albright Shores Bar, a member of the 
All-Bright Shores Eagles Auxiliary No. 3655 and bowled in the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies 
League.
   Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Martison of All-Bright Shores; one brother, 
Martin Martison of Saginaw; her grandfather, John Tyburski of Saginaw; and her fiance, David 
Lutzke of All-Bright Shores. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic 
Church in Edenville. The Rev. Father Robert Davey officiated and burial was in the Billings 
Township Cemetery. An Eagles Memorial Service was held Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral 
Home, Beaverton Chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

W'S

CLARENCE EDWARD JOSEPH WAGNER (1 MAY 1904 - 28 MAY 1978)

ROYAL “ROY” E. WALKER (14 DEC 1927 - 19 JUNE 1997)

Royal (Roy) E. Walker, 69, of Beaverton, died Thursday, June 19, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional 
Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born Dec. 14, 1927 in Warwick, R.I., he lived in 
Gladwin County since 1991, moving from Commerce Township. Royal married his wife Jean, 
Feb. 2, 1970 in Walled Lake. He had been employed by General Motors in Pontiac as a 
mechanic, retiring in 1991 after 23 years. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 
Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Bradley of Beaverton; one stepson, Ronald and 
wife Mary Ann Tyranski of Commerce Township; one stepdaughter, Jill Rossetto of Commerce 
Township; one sister, Vernice Myers of Cody, Wy.; and six granddaughters. He was preceded in 
death by one stepson, Larry Tyranski in 1977 and two brothers.
   Services were held at noon Monday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Gladwin, with the Rev. 
David Sprang officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Arrangements 
were in charge of Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Those planning an expression of 
sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church. Gladwin County 
Record dated 06-25/1997 Column - 3 Page - 2

MARY R. (LAROUCHE) WARD (20 JAN 1892 - 30 JULY 1971)

Mrs. Mary R. Ward, 79, of All-Bright Shores, died Friday, July 30, in the Gladwin Area Hospital 
after a long illness. Born in Bay City on Jan. 20, 1892, she came to Gladwin County 19 years 
ago. The former Mary LaRoche, she was married to Lorenzo N. Ward on Aug. 3, 1912, in Reese. 
He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1962.
   Surviving are one son, Stuart, of Bay City; one daughter, Mrs. Leota Studniarz, of Bay City; 
two brothers, William, of Detroit and Henry, of Flint; five sisters, Mrs. Stella Marand, Mrs. Irene 
Trudel, Mrs. Phoebe Yax and Mrs. Anna Girard, of Bay City and Mrs. Philidelia Ball, of Plymouth; 
14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Edward 
Trombley officated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. A Rosary was said Sunday at 8 p.m. 
at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2   

RAY V. WATERMAN (26 APRIL 1921 - 11 OCT 1992)

CECIL E. WATKINS (13 JUNE 1920 - 26 JULY 2001)

Cecil E. Watkins, 81, of Beaverton, died Thursday, July 26, 2001 at home. Born June 13, 1920 in 
Ironton, Ky., he was the son of Allie and Martha (Chambers) Watkins. He lived in Gladwin County 
since 1978 and previously lived in Lincoln Park. Cecil married Mary Alice (McCullough), March 5, 
1982 in Lincoln Park. He was a supervisor for Ford Motor Company, River Rouge Plant in 
Dearborn, retiring in 1975. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marine Corps. 
   Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Mark and wife Laura of Belleville; one daughter, 
Nancy and husband Norman Wellman of Melvindale; one stepdaughter, Theressa Whetnall of 
Beaverton; one stepson, Rickie Hudspeth; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and 
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. 
   Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Ronald 
Ives officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record 
dated 08-01/2001 Column - 4 Page - 2   

TERRY D. WEAVER (28 JULY 1947 - 16 MAY 1988)

Terry D. Weaver, 40, of 5430 S. Pine St., Beaverton, died Monday, May 16, in the Midland 
Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Dekoven, Ky., July 28, 1947, he moved to Gladwin 
County a year ago from Bay City. Mr. Weaver was an automotive mechanic and served in 
Vietnam as a private in the Army. Mr. Weaver and the former Brenda Dawson were married July 
27, 1968, in Troy.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Terry II and Timothy, at home; 2 daughters, Renee 
and Rhonda, at home; his parents, Elvis and Erlene Weaver of Charleston, S. C.; 3 brothers, 
Robert of Detroit and James and Leslie of Charleston; and 6 sisters, Margie Farr, Janice Sager, 
Linda Patterson, Betty Champaign, Veda Gentile and Peggy Daniels, all of Charleston.
   Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Ed 
Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 05-25/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2

GERALD C. WHEATON (18 SEP 1917 - 7 JAN 1997)

HENRY EMERSON WHIPPLE (20 AUG 1910 - 9 MARCH 1983)

(Midland Daily News, March 11, 1983)

Henry E. Whipple, 72, of Albright Shores, Beaverton, died Wednesday in Gladwin Area Hospital 
following a short illness.

He was born Aug. 20, 1910, in Olustee, Okia. He was employed by the A&P Tea Co. as a meat 
cutter for 35 years in Bay City, Flint, and Saginaw. He retired in 1972. He moved from Bay City to 
Albright Shores in 1968. He was a member of the Albright Shores Eagles Club No. 3655, a 
lifetime member of the Bay City Moose Club No. 169, and a member of Meat Cutters Local No. 
539 of Detroit. He married the former Catherine Williams, March 20, 1955, in Bay City.

He leaves his wife; daughters, Mrs. Edward (Jackie) Connolly of Carleton and Mrs. Norbert 
(Nancy) Napieralski of Tecumseh; son, Victor Whipple of Albright Shores; six grandchildren; two 
great grandchildren; and a brother, Pete Whipple of Georgetown, Ky. A daughter, Patricia 
Wielock, died April 24, 1975.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hall Funeral Home Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Dana 
Lane officiating. Burial will be at Billing Township Cemetery at Albright Shores.
There will be a Moose memorial service at the funeral home at 8 p.m. today and an Eagle 
memorial service at graveside. Friends may call anytime until time of service.


CAROLYNN WHITE (4 JAN 1952 - 4 JAN 1971)

GUNSHOT WOUND IS FATAL

   Carolynn White, 19, of Estey Road, Beaverton, was dead on arrival at the Gladwin Area 
Hospital Monday afternoon of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in her abdomen. Miss White, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman White, was found east of her parents' home about 4:15 p.m. 
by her sister, Mrs. Barbara Shumway, Sheriff Walter Scott said. A .410 shotgun was near her 
body, he added.
   She had left her home earlier saying that she was going hunting, Scott said. Her brother, 
David, told officers he heard a shot about 9:30 p.m. Miss White was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in 
Gladwin.
   Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, David and Larry, both at home; two 
sisters, Mrs. Linda Poole and Mrs. Barbara Shumway, of Rt. 2, Beaverton; her grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. William White, of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of Edenville.
   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Neil G. Keyes 
will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1971 
Column - 2  Page - 1

FRANKLIN WHITE (7 SEP 1881 - 29 DEC 1960)

SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS

   Franklin White, 79, of Gladwin, died Tuesday following a three year illness. A lifetime resident 
of Gladwin County, he was born in Billings Township on Sept. 7, 1881, and was married to the 
former Edna Wilder on Dec. 23, 1909, in Gladwin. Mr. White operated a farm in Billings Township 
until 1914 when he moved to Gladwin. He served as Billings Township supervisor and treasurer 
for a number of years.
   Surviving are his wife, Edna; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Witer, of Bay City, Mrs. Frances 
Holtzberry, of Saginaw, Mrs. Elsie Dickens and Mrs. Lois Sischo of Gladwin: two brothers, 
Hugh, of Alberta, Canada, and William, of Billings Township; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Livingstone, of 
Ontario, Canada; 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross Tracy 
will officiate and burial is in Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1960 Column 
- 5 Page - 1

ROY E. WHITNEY (6 OCT 1923 - 2 JAN 1943)

JAMES WHITNEY (27 FEB 1906 - 2 DEC 1983)

(Midland Daily News, Dec 3, 1983)

James H. Whitney, 77, of Albright Shores, Beaverton, died Dec. 2, 1983 at Bay Medical Center 
after a long illness.

He was born Feb. 27, 1906 in Pinconning. Mr. Whitney was retired from Buick Motor Division, 
Flint and has lived in Gladwin County since 1966.

He married the former Gertrude Qkoniewski on April 20, 1931. She died on Aug.15, 1978.
He leaves son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Marjorie Whitney of Millington; eight 
grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Gladwin Chapel of Hall Funeral Home with burial in 
Billings Township Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home.

EVAN C. WILLIAMS (1 DEC 1914 - 23 SEP 1963)

RITES IN CLIO FOR ANDY WILLIAMS

   Evan (Andy) Williams, 48, of All-Bright Shores, died Monday at Veterans Hospital in Ann 
Arbor, after a long illness. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 1914, he came to Gladwin County 
10 years ago from Mt. Morris. He was employed at Buick Motor Division and was a veteran of 
World War II, serving as a medical technician.
   His wife, Neva, survives him; also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, of Clio; two 
daughters, Mrs. Mary Jean Manor, of Genesee, and Mrs. Loretta Joanne Bower, of Flint; a son, 
George McMally, of Parma; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Harrison, of Bay City; four brothers, the 
Rev. Orville Williams, of Yakima, Wash., John, of Arkansas City, Kan., Vernon, of Plymouth, and 
Robert, of Flint; and nine grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Benjamin Funeral Home in Clio, with the 
Rev. Floyd Kromton officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. with burial in Billings 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-25/1963 Column - 6 Page - 2

HARRY A. WILSON (20 AUG 1917 - 8 OCT 1980)

Harry A. Wilson, 63, of 1122 Walnut St., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 8, of a heart 
attack. Born in Hendricks, Minn., on August 20, 1917, he moved to Gladwin County in June from 
Clawson after owning property here for 13 years. 
   Mr. Wilson was a retired mechanic for Stark-Hickey Ford in Royal Oak. He was a member of 
the D.A.V. Leafdale Post 19 in Royal Oak. The Clawson Methodist Church, Billings Senior 
Citizens Club and was a Boy Scout leader in Clawson. He and the former Margaret Smith were 
married July 20, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Minn.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Mark of Madison Heights and Glen of Detroit; one 
brother, Milton of Duluth, Minn.; and one grandson. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the 
Billings Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-15/1980 Column - 4 Page - 2

JOHN C. WOIS (29 AUG 1909 - 28 JAN 1991)

EARL ARTHUR WOODRUFF (25 SEP 1917 - 4 NOV 1995)

EDWARD S. WOODRUFF (7 NOV 1857 - 9 MAY 1944)

EDWARD S. WOODFUFF DIES MAY 9TH

   Edward S. Woodruff, 86, resident of Gladwin county for nearly 50 years, died at the home of 
his son Earl, in Billings township, Tuesday, May 9th. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. 
at the Woodruff home in Billings township with the Rev. Henry Kreulen of the Beaverton 
Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Son of Henry and Martha 
Woodruff, he was born in Croswell, Sanilac county, on November 7, 1857. He was married in 
1882 to Emmaretta Shreeve who preceded him in death in 1926.
   The Woodruffs came to Gladwin county in 1895 and settled on their farm in Billings township 
where he has since resided except for two years spent in Port Huron. Surviving are two sons, 
George, of Port Huron, and Earl, of Billings township, 14 grandchildren. Two daughters, Era and 
Nellie, preceded their father in death. Gladwin County Record dated 05-17/1944 Column - 5 Page 
- 1

EDWARD "EARL" WOODRUFF, SR (10 APRIL 1893 - 19 JULY 1984)

Edward Earl Woodruff, 91, of 3924 Shock Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, July 19, at 
his home. Born in Sanilac County on April 10, 1893, he had spent his lifetime here. He was a 
retired farmer and a Gladwin County Road Commissioner for 25 years. Mr. Woodruff was a 
member of the Billings Missionary Church. He and the former Mary Ellen Crowell were married 
July 9, 1911, in Billings Township. She preceded him in death January 16, 1969.
   Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Lila) Erway and Mrs. Frank (Wanda) Smith of Gladwin, 
Mrs. Nola Spencer of Beaverton, Mrs. Gerald (Blanche) Wilson of Pinconning and Mrs. Robert 
(Doris) Bock of Estey; 4 sons, Earl, Howard and Jack of Beaverton and Neal of Gladwin; 34 
grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren. Services were held 
Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Billings Missionary Church. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and 
burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1984 Column - 5 Page - 2

EMMARETTA (SHREEVE) WOODRUFF (? - 3 APRIL 1926)

Mrs. E. Woodruff passed away at her home in Billings township, Saturday night of inward goitre. 
With her husband she was engaged in the mereantile business at Gerish Dam, having moved 
there a few years ago, from Estey, where they were also similarly engaged. The funeral was held 
from the home Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Billings. Gladwin County Record dated 04-
08/1926 Column - 3 Page - 4

HOWARD S. WOODRUFF (21 JAN 1920 - 28 APRIL 1999)

Howard S. Woodruff, 79, of Lake Ann and formerly of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, 
April 28, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Jan. 21, 1920 in Billings Township, 
Gladwin County, he lived in Lake Ann since 1984 and previously lived in Billings Township, 
Gladwin County. Howard married the former Evelyn Levandoski, Aug. 22, 1943 in Standish. He 
worked for The Dow Chemical Company, Midland as a building administrator for 38 years, 
retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Lake Ann United Methodist Church.
   Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Judy DePodesta of Rockford; two sons, Bob 
and wife Cindy, and Dick and wife Barb, all of Beaverton; one brother, Neal of Gladwin; three 
sisters, Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Blanche Wilson of Pinconning, and Doris Bock of Rhodes; 
nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special friends, Sarah and George Rosiak, and 
Jeff, Greg, and Christine Rosiak. He was preceded in death by a baby, Howard Samuel 
Woodruff in 1952; two sisters, Lila Erway and Nola Spencer.
   Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Charles 
officiating. Burial was in Billings Township Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Lake Ann United Methodist Church or the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County 
Record dated 05-05/1999 Column - 1 Page - 2

JACK R. WOODRUFF (16 NOV 1926 - 20 MAY 1987)

Jack R. Woodruff, 60, of 189 W. VanDyke Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, May 20, 
at his home. He was born in Billings Township, Nov. 16, 1926, and had spent his lifetime here. 
Mr. Woodruff was a bus driver for the Beaverton schools and a part-time Beaverton City 
patrolman. He was a sergeant in the Army during World War II. Mr. Woodruff and the former 
Donna (Swinson) Witer were married May 12, 1981, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Lon of Midland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rick (Sharman) 
Allen of Midland and Erica of Chicago, Ill.; 3 step-sons, Joseph, James and Michael Witer of 
Beaverton; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Brian (Barbara) Rowland of Plantation, Fla. and Mrs. Lloyd 
(Patricia) Barnes of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Earl of Beaverton, Howard of Lake Ann and Neal of 
Gladwin; 5 sisters, Mrs. Lila Erway and Mrs. Wanda Smith of Gladwin, Mrs. Nola Spencer of 
Beaverton, Mrs. Blanche Wilson of Pinconning and Mrs. Doris Bock of Rhodes; and 16 
grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Militaray graveside rites 
were conducted by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 05-
27/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

MARY ELLEN (CROWELL) WOODRUFF (28 DEC 1891 - 16 JAN 1969)

SERVICES HELD FOR MARY WOODRUFF

   Mrs. Mary E. Woodruff, 77, of Billings Township, died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 16, at her 
home. Born in Berry County, Ohio, on Dec. 28, 1891, she had lived in Gladwin County for the 
past 71 years. The former Mary Crowell, she was married to Earl Woodruff on July 9, 1911, in 
Billings Township. 
   Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lila Erway of Gladwin, Mrs. Nola 
Spencer, Beaverton, Mrs. Wanda Smith, Gladwin, Mrs Blanche Wilson, Pinconning and Mrs. 
Doris Bock, Estey; four sons, Earl Jr. and Howard of Beaverton, Neal of Gladwin adn Jack of 
Beaverton; four brothers, Lewis of Owosso, Enos, John and Frank of Beaverton; three sisters, 
Mrs Cora PHILLIPS; Grand Ledge, Mrs Beatrice Snyder, and Nellie Brushaber, of Beaverton; 34 
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Billings Missonary Church. The Rev. Neil G. 
Keyes officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. The Hall Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1969 Column - 6 Page - 1

DAVID J. WYATT (6 DEC 1927 - 1 DEC 1997)

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TILDA J. ZIEGLER (12 AUG 1905 - 2 OCT 2001)

Tilda J. Ziegler, 96, formerly of Gladwin and Saginaw, and Memphis, Tenn., died Tuesday, Oct. 
2, 2001 at Oregon Manor Nursing Home. Born Aug. 12, 1905 in Rutland, Iowa, she was the loving 
daughter of John and Ellen Schultz. Tilda and her husband, Paul, served as a missonary for the 
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Lusaka, Zambia from 1953 until 1956. She was a 
manager of Kitchen Service at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw for 10 years.
   Surviving are two daughters, JoAnne and husband Henry Beisel of Sun City, Calif., and Pauline 
Stransky of Marana, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one sister, May West of 
Humboldt, Iowa; and one brother, Richard Schultz of Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in 
death by her husband Paul; and two sons, John and David.
   Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Oregon Manor Nursing Home with Rev. Scott Ziegler 
officiating. Burial will be held at Billings Cemetery, Beaverton, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. 
Gunderson Oregon Funera Home, Oregon, Wisc., was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin 
County Record dated 10-17/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2

PAUL W. ZIEGLER (16 FEB 1902 - 19 APRIL 1974)

Paul W. Ziegler, 72, of Hope, died suddenly Friday, April 19, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born 
in Rockwell, Iowa, on Feb. 16, 1902, he was a self-employed carpenter and a maintenance man 
at the Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. Mr. Ziegler moved to Hope seven years ago from 
Saginaw. He was a member of the Billings Senior Citizens Club and the Sanford Lutheran Church. 
He and the former Tilda Schultz were married on July 12, 1925, in Albert Lea, Minn.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joanne Harper and Mrs. Pauline 
Stransky, both of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, John of LaCrosse, Wisc. and David of Memphis, 
Tenn.; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Harrenstein of Smith Center, Ka., Mrs. Eleanor Dirks of Park 
Rapids, Minn., Mrs. Theodora Sanders of VanMeter, Iowa, Mrs. Rosenna Voelk of Kansas City, 
Kan. and Mrs. Hazel Bliss of Clear Lake, Iowa; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
   Rites were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. L.W. 
Newman officiated and burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-
24/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2