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in the Gladwin County, Michigan Community.

DALE CEMETERY is located in Section 21 of Tobacco Township, on Freeman Road, Beaverton. Owner:Township.

INFORMATION & OBITUARIES - Surnames Q-T

{Burial Spot Unknown}??? {In front of: James W. Bergman with US Flag}???
{Old Small Block UnKnown}??? {Middle of: Aileen Whitman & Elmer and Alma Page Burial Spots}.
{One Unreadable Headstone?} > Looks like: First name JOHN? Last name ___FER? b: ___? d: Oct 
1929?


Q'S
   
ALVA QUILLET (16 AUG 1877 - 13 JAN 1954)

SERVICES SUNDAY FOR ALVA QUELET

   Alva Quelet, 76, passed away suddenly this morning at his home in Tobacco township. Funeral 
services will be held on Sunday afternoon from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren at 2:30 o'clock, 
following a prayer service at the home at 2. The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the church, will officiate 
and burial will be made in the Dale cemetery. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home until 4 p.m. on 
Thursday and after that at the home on Dale road.
   Mr. Quelet was born in Archibald, Ohio, on August 16, 1877. He moved from there to his farm in 
Beaverton 53 years ago. On May 13, 1906, he was married to Miss Laura Bergman in Beaverton. 
Surviving are his wife, Laura; four daughters, Mrs. Lela Rau and Mrs. Ola Shaw, of Gladwin, Mrs. Fay 
Brown of Beaverton and Mrs. Naomi Mishler of Decatur, Indiana, two brothers, Elmer Quelet of Saginaw 
and Harley Quelet of Beaverton; also 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gladwin County 
Record dated 01-13/1954 Column - 4 Page - 1

BABY MAE QUILLET (? - 31 MAY 1907)

BERTHA MAY (SEWARD) QUILLET (24 AUG 1878 - 28 OCT 1961)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. QUELLETTE

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Bertha 
May Quellette, 83, who died Saturday at the Kings Daughters Home in Midland after an illness of two 
years. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Born on August 24, 1878, in 
Fulton County, Ohio, she was married to Elmer L. Quellette on Dec. 2, 1896 in Lyons, Ohio. He preceded 
her in death in December, 1956.
   Survivors include three sons, Harvey of Portland, Lyle and Lloyd, of Saginaw; six daughters, Mrs. 
Laverne Staley of Saginaw, Mrs. Ida Young of Traverse City, Mrs. Alma Butscher of Albuquerque, N.M., 
Mrs. Fern Cruickshank of Gladwin, Mrs. Muriel Penney of Appleton, Wis., and Mrs. Nora Rogers of 
Midland; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Onweller, of Beaverton; 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-01/1961 Column - 1 Page - 1

ELIZABETH (AUGUSTINE) QUILLET (8 JAN 1855 - 25 JUNE 1939)

 MRS. ELIZABETH QUELET DIES HERE ON SUNDAY

   Elizabeth Quelet, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Anna Augustine, was born January 8, 1855 in 
Senaca County, Ohio and departed this life at the age of 84 on June 25 at the home of her son Alva, 
where she has made her home the past three years. In her youth she became a member of the United 
Brethren. After moving to Michigan she became, a member of the Church of the Brethren. She was united 
in marriage to Henry Quelet on Feb. 22, 1874. He preceded her in death eleven years ago. Both departed 
this life on the same day of the week, Sunday.
   Three sons were born to them: Elmer of Hale; Alva and Harley of Beaverton. The family moved to 
Gladwin county about 42 years ago. Surviving are her three sons, 17 grandchildren, 16 great 
grandchildren, one brother, Joseph Augustine, West Unity, Ohio and many friends. Services were held 
Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 2 p.m. at the Dale Church. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated  06-28/1939 Column - 1 Page - 4

ELMER LEONARD QUILLET (12 FEB 1874 - 6 NOV 1956)

ILLNESS FATAL TO ELMER QUELLETTE

   Elmer L. Quellette, 82, died at his home in Gladwin on November 6, after an illness of one year. He 
was born in Williams County, Ohio on February 12, 1874, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Quellette. Mr. 
Quellette came to Beaverton in 1897 and lived there until 1919, when he moved to Carrollton near 
Saginaw. He had lived in Gladwin for the past three months.  
   He was a member of the Church of the Brethren and a former road commissioner of Gladwin County. 
On December 2, 1896, he was married to Bertha Seward, who survives him with three sons, and six 
daughters. They are Harvey of Portland, Oregon, Lloyd and Lyle of Saginaw, Mrs. Laverne Staley of 
Saginaw, Mrs. Ida Young of Birmingham, Mrs. Nora Rogers of Sanford, Mrs. Muriel Penney of Midland, 
Mrs. Alma Spacek of Albuquerque, N. M. and Mrs. Fern Cruickshan of Gladwin. Also surviving are a 
brother, Harley of Beaverton; 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren 
Church. Officiating clergyman will be the Rev. Earl Atkinson. Interment will be in Dale Cemetery with the 
grandsons acting as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 11-07/1956 Column - 6 Page - 1

HARRY QUILLET (1898 - 1898)

HARLAND SWANTON QUILLET (25 JAN 1916 - 6 JAN 1961)

ILLNESS FATAL TO HARLAN QUILLET

   Harlan Swanton Quillet, 43, died Friday at his home on East Dale Rd., Beaverton, following an illness of four years. A 
lifetime resident of Gladwin County, he was born in Tobacco Township on Jan. 25, 1917 and on April 27, 1941, was 
married to the former Miss Martha Boos in Beaverton. Before his illness he was a laboratory technician with the Dow 
Chemical Company.
   Surviving are his wife, Martha; a son, Harley; and a daughter, Ruth Ann, at home; his father and step-mother, Mr. and 
Mrs. Harley Quillet, of Beaverton; and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Walters, and Mrs. Mary Leuenberger, of Beaverton.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. 
Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1961 Column - 6 Page - 1

HARLEY QUILLET (7 NOV 1882 - 19 AUG 1966)

ILLNESS FATAL TO HARLEY QUILLET

   Harley Quillet, 83, of Beaverton, died Friday, Aug. 19, following an illness of three weeks. Mr. Quillet, a retired farmer, 
had been a resident of Gladwin County for the past 69 years. Born Nov. 7, 1882, in Stryker, Ohio, he was the son of 
Henry and Elizabeth Quillet. He was married to Mrs. Maude A. Miller in Beaverton Nov. 17, 1957.
   Survivors are his wife, Maude; two daughters, Mrs. Chris Leuenberger and Mrs. Harold Walters, of Beaverton; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. John Jardis of Midland and Mrs. William Snider of Gaylord; six grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. A son, Harland, preceded him in death.
   Services were held at the Dale Methodist Church Aug. 22 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Lee Long and the Rev. F. E. Voller 
officiated and interment was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-24/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1

HENRY QUILLET (MAR 1851 - 23 DEC 1928)

JOSEPH DANIEL QUILLET (AUG 1899 - 15 AUG 1915)

DROWNED IN RIVER

JOSEPH QUELLET, 16 YEARS OLD MEETS DEATH WHILE IN SWIMMING SUNDAY.

TOBACCO DAM SCENE OF SAD FATALITY -- WAS BRIGHT AND PROMISING BOY.

   Joseph Daniel Quellett, the 16 year old son of Elmer and Bertha Quellett, of Tobacco, accidently 
drowned while in bathing Sunday morning, Aug. 15. Joseph had visited the night before Walter and 
Wesley Raymond, staying with them, and had gone with them to the Tobacco dam to go in bathing and 
there lost his life. He was in the water over two hours. Dr. Pierce was called and with the entire 
neighborhood used every known means to save the boy but without avail.
   He was a good swimmer, but evidently was taken with cramps. He called for help, but the other boys 
were unable to rescue him.   Joseph was the eldest of eight children, and leaves father, mother and 
seven brothers and sisters. He was a boy of good disposition, very promising in school, and will be 
greatly missed. He passed the eighth grade examination last May, and was intending to commence 
school, next month in the Beaverton high school.
   Funeral Wednesday at the home and interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
08-19/1915 Column - 4 Page - 1

LAURA ELLEN (BERGMAN) QUILLET (23 JULY 1885 - 5 MARCH 1968)

SERVICES FOR MRS. QUELET FRIDAY

   Mrs. Laura Ellen Quelet, 82, of Tobacco Township, died Tuesday forenoon, March 5, at Saginaw 
General Hospital, following an illness of several months. Laura Ellen Bergman was born July 23, 1885, in 
Hancock County, Ohio, and had been a resident of Gladwin County for 70 years, coming here in 1898. 
She and Alva Quelet were married in Beaverton May 13, 1906, and he passed away Jan. 13, 1954. Mrs. 
Quelet was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. She was treasurer and secretary of the 
women's work.
   Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. George Rau (Lela), and Mrs. Ola Shaw, both of Gladwin, Mrs. 
Oscar Brown (Fay) of Beaverton, and Mrs. John Mishler (Naomi) of Huntington, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Nora 
Mishler, of Coleman; and two brothers, Ralph Bergman of Coleman and Lawrence Bergman of 
Beaverton; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death.
   Services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren and interment will be in the Dale 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-06/1968 Column - 5 Page - 1

MARK A. QUILLET (29 APRIL 1961 - 13 JULY 1984)

Mark A. Quillet, 23, of 524 Quillet Dr., Beaverton, died Saturday, July 14, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 
He was born in Lansing on April 29, 1961, and spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed by Carry Aluminum 
Siding. 
   Surviving are his wife, Denise; one daughter, Brandy, at home; his parents, Harley and Lorna Quillet of Beaverton; and 
his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Longstreth of Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 
Beaverton Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hatch officiating. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-18/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2

MAUDE A. (MILLER) QUILLET (26 MAY 1889 - 14 APRIL 1972)

Mrs. Maude (Miller) Quillet, 82, of Beaverton, died Friday, April 14, at a Mildand nursing home, following 
a long illness. Born in Tinney, Ohio, May 26, 1889, the former Miss Maude Miller had been a resident of 
Gladwin County for 62 years, coming here in 1910. She was married to William A. Miller January 30, 1906, 
and they made their home in the county until his death April 23, 1954. Mrs. Miller and Harley Quillet were 
married November 17, 1957, and he also preceded her in death on August 19, 1966.
   Mrs. Miller was authoress of a column, "Maude Miller Says," that appeared in The Record a number of 
years ago and was widely read. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Snide of Indian River, and Mrs. 
Eleanor Burditt of Midland; two step-daughters, Mrs. Irene Walters and Mrs. Mary Leuenberger, both of 
Beaverton; a brother, Ralph Miller of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Fern Deming of Flint; two 
grandchildren. Services were held Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with the Rev. F. E. Voller 
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-19/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 
 
MILDRED AMELIA (SWANTON) QUILLET (21 SEP 1885 - 17 OCT 1954)

LONG ILLNESS TAKE MRS. QUILLETT

   Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Dale Methodist Church for Mrs. Harley Quillett, 69, 
a life long resident of Gladwin county. The former Mildred Swanton, daughter of the late John C. and Mary Swanton, she 
was born September 21, 1885 at Edenville. On August 1, 1906 she was married to Harley Quillett. Mrs. Quillett had been 
an invalid for the past 11 years.
   Her survivors include her husband, Harley; two daughters, Mrs. Chris Leuenberger and Mrs. Harold Walters; one son, 
Harland, all of Beaverton; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Brown of Beaverton; and two brothers, Hazen of 
Beaverton and Bradford of Bay City.
   Mrs. Quillett passed away Sunday morning at her home in Tobacco township. The Rev. Larry Grubaugh, pastor of the 
Beaverton-Dale Methodist churches, officiated at the services and burial was made in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-20/1954 Column - 1 Page - 1

NORMA QUILLET (JUNE 1928 - 14 JAN 1930)
 
Norma Quillet, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Quillet of Dale, died Jan. 14 of pneumonia. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-23/1930 Column - 3 Page - 1

Note: {Quelet also spelled Quellet, Quellete, Quillet or Quillette in Obituary Book listing}.	

R'S
 
ALFRED A. RADTKE (23 JULY 1906 - 17 MARCH 1984)

Alfred A. Radtke, 77, of 115 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Saturday, March 17, in the Midland Hospital Center following a 
long illness. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., on July 23, 1906, he was employed by Excello Corp. He was a member of the 
Beaverton Church of The Brethren and the Hay Senior Citizen's Club. Mr. Radtke was married to Ethel Campbell on 
February 9, 1980, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Barry (Catherine) Nickolitch of Lake City; 3 sons, John of New 
York, Lawrence and Bruce of Midland; and 2 grandsons. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1984 
Column - 3 Page - 2
 
RUTH M. (RILEY) RADTKE (8 SEP 1924 - 4 APRIL 1977)

Mrs. Ruth M. Radtke, 52, of 130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Monday, April 4, in Traverse City following a long illness. 
Born in Tobacco Township on September 8, 1924, she moved back to Gladwin County in 1968 from Detroit. The former 
Ruth Riley, she was married to Alfred A. Radtke on April 5, 1947, in Chicago, Ill.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Lawrence and Bruce, both of Midland; 2 brothers, John of Beaverton 
and George of Lake City; and one sister, Mrs. Velma Coon of Washington, D.C. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. 
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore will officiated and burial will be in the Dale 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2   

GLADYS LEONA RANDLE (1932 - ?)

NORMAN W. RANDLE (1925 - 1980)
 
FREDERICK JAMES RANES (19 MARCH 1918 - 22 MAY 1988)

Frederick James Ranes, 70, of 1775 S. M-18, Gladwin, died Sunday, May 22, in the Standish Community Hospital after a 
short illness. Born in Beaverton, March 19, 1918, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Ranes was retired from 
Woods Saw Mill. He served in the Army during World War II.
   Surviving are 2 daughters, Velma Bills of Nashua, N.H. and Karen Reed of Salem, N. H.; one son, James of Utah; 5 
brothers, Arthur of Arizona, Lawrence, Ralph, Evert and Keith of Beaverton; 3 sisters, Leola Hathaway of Midland, Doris 
Gilmour of Sanford and Zelma Ranes of Beaverton; and 3 grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore will 
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today, Wednesday. Gladwin County Record 
dated 05-25/1988 Column - 2 Page - 2
 
RALPH D. RANES (13 JAN 1934 - 16 JUNE 1989)

Ralph D. Ranes, 55, of 2810 W. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, June 16, 1989 in the Gladwin Area Hospital. 
Born in Beaverton, Jan. 13, 1934, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Ranes was retired from construction 
work. 
   Surviving are 2 sons. Gary of Meredith and Byron of Sanford; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ron (Sandy) Cummins, Dawn and 
Carol Ranes of Beaverton; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Ranes of Beaverton; 3 brothers, Arthur of Arizona, Evert and Keith of 
Beaverton and Lawrence; 3 sisters, Mrs. Leola Hathaway of Midland, Mrs. Doris Gilmour of Sanford and Zelma Ranes of 
Beaverton; and 8 grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated 
and burial was in the Beaverton Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2
  
ALICE E. (LINDOWER) RAU (10 JAN 1867 - 10 DEC 1957)
 
MRS. RAU SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS

   Mrs. Alice E. Rau, 90, of Beaverton, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, after an illness of many years. She 
was born on Jan. 10, 1867, in Wood County, Ohio, and had lived in Gladwin county 46 years. The former 
Miss Alice E. Lindower was married to Henry Rau on Feb. 11, 1893, in Carey, Ohio. They would have 
celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in February.
   Surviving are her husband, Henry, of Beaverton; two sons, George H., of Gladwin, and Earl E., of 
Beaverton; six daughters, Elma, Mrs. Clarence Carpenter and Mrs. Grace M. Ward, of Beaverton, Mrs. 
Perley L. Arnold, of Albion, Mrs. Ray Lamphierd and Mrs. Pearl Ward, of Midland; one sister, Mrs. C. A. 
Chambers, of Findlay, Ohio; two brothers, F. B. Lindower, of Uniontown, Ohio, and S. Earl Lindower, of 
Toledo.
   Funeral services will be on Friday, Dec. 13, with a prayer service at 12:30 at home and at the Church 
of the Brethren at 2 p.m. Rev. Carl Hilbert and Rev. Arthur Whisler will officiate. Burial will be in Dale 
cemetery. Friends may call at the Rau home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 12 o'clock Friday and from 1 
p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren. Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1957 Column - 5 Page - 
1   

BABY RAU (? – 2 SEP 1938)  

EARL E. RAU (23 MARCH 1901 - 22 DEC 1972)

Earl E. Rau, 71, of Wooden Shoe Village, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 22, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. 
Born in Continental, Ohio, on March 23, 1901, he came to Gladwin County in 1912. Mr. Rau farmed in 
Tobacco and Buckeye Townships until retiring in 1963. He was re-elected as county commissioner from 
District 1 in the November election. Mr. Rau served as a Federal Land Bank director from 1946 to 1968 
and was a member of the Farm Bureau and was first Farm Bureau insurance representive for Gladwin 
County. He was also a member of the Hay Senior Citizens Club and the Beaverton Church of The 
Brethren. Mr. Rau and the former Nellie Rupp were married on Oct. 11, 1930, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Jerry of Sanford; one daughter, Mrs. Winifred Dugan of 
Beaverton; five sisters, Mrs. Grace Ward and Miss Elma Rau of Beaverton, Mrs. Vida Arnold of Lakeland, 
Fla., Mrs. Faye Landphierd of Midladn, and Mrs. Pearl Ward of Coleman; one brother, George of 
Gladwin; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James, on Sept. 8, 1969, and a 
sister, Mrs. Mary Carpenter in 1968.
   Services were held Sunday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. the Rev. 
Henry List officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Mathews 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-27/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
ELMA R. RAU (13 SEP 1896 - 22 SEP 1986)

Elma R. Rau, 90, of 3870 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, and formerly of Beaverton, died Monday, Sept. 22, in 
the Gladwin Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Putman County, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1896, she came 
to Gladwin County in March 1912. Miss Rau was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. She 
attended Bethany Bible School in Chicago and in November 1930 was licensed to the Christian ministry 
by her home church. Miss Rau spent many years in evangelistic work and Christian education conducting 
Vacation Bible Schools in Michigan, and Indiana. She was also the Beaverton correspondent for the 
Gladwin County Record for many years.
   Surviving are 4 sisters, Grace Ward of Gladwin, Vida Arnold of Holland, Fay Lamphierd of Grand 
Rapids and Alice Ward fo Midland. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl and George, and a 
sister, Mary. Services willl be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The 
Rev. Michael Clark will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the 
Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-24/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

GEORGE H. RAU (8 APRIL 1905 - 5 FEB 1986)

George H. Rau, 80, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Gladwin Nursing Home 
after a long illness. Born in South Whitley, Ind. April 8, 1905, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. 
Mr. Rau was a sales clerk, farmed and was a lay minister. He was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church. 
Mr. Rau and the former Lela Quellette were married Aug. 26, 1928, in Beaverton. She died Nov. 16, 1971. 
He then married Alma Reinhardt June 19, 1973, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Allen of Gladwin and Lynn of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. 
Bud (Ruth) Campbell of Gladwin and Mrs. Dennis (Gloria) DeGuise of Midland; 10 stepchildren, Nora 
Heath of Chesaning, Ruby Briggs of Swartz Creek, James and Fred Buzzell of Beaverton, Susie Bilow of 
Standish, Florence Burgess of Gladwin, Francis Buzzell of Algin, Ill., Alice Taylor of Rockford, Robert 
Council of Grand Rapids and Bill Council of Flint; 5 sisters, Grace Ward and Elma Rau of Gladwin, Vida 
Arnold of Holland, Fay Lamphier of Grand Rapids and Alice Ward of Midland; 13 grandchildren and 16 
great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
   Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry 
Locher officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column 
- 3 Page - 2 

HENRY A. RAU (25 DEC 1868 - 26 JUNE 1962)
 
HENRY RAU, 92 PASSES MONDAY

   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for 
Henry A. Rau, 92, who died Monday at his home in Beaverton after an illness of several months. The Rev. 
Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery.
   A retired farmer, he was born on Dec. 25, 1869, in Hancock, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County in 
March, 1912. He was married to the former Alice Lindower on Feb. 11, 1892. She preceded him in death 
on Dec. 10, 1957. Mr. Rau was a member of the Church of the Brethren where he served as Senior 
Deacon.
   Surviving are two sons, Earl, of Beaverton, and George, of Gladwin; six daughters, Mrs. Grace Ward, 
Mrs. Clarence Carpenter, and Miss Elma Rau, of Beaverton, Mrs. Carlton Lanphierd and Mrs. Ralph Ward, 
of Midland, and Mrs. Vida Arnold, of Albion; 15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Gladwin 
County Recod dated 06-27/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1  

JAMES E. RAU (10 OCT 1933 - 8 SEP 1969)

ILLNESS FATAL TO JAMES RAU, 35

   James E. Rau, 35, of Tobacco Township, died Monday, Sept. 8, in the Midland Hospital after an 
illness of several months. Born in Beaverton on Oct. 10, 1933, he was a lifetime resident of Gladwin 
County. Mr. Rau was a farmer and also served two years in the Army in Korea. He was a member of the 
Beavertn Church of the Brethren, Gladwin County Farm Bureau and former member of the Gladwin ASC 
Committee. He was married to the former Viola Robertson on August 8, 1964, at Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rau, of Gladwin; a stepson, Cal D. 
Robertson, at home; one stepdaughter, Deborah L. Robertson, at home; one brother, Jerry, of Sanford; 
and a sister, Mrs. Winifred Dugan, of Beaverton. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from 
the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List and the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale 
Cemetery. The Miner-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record 
dated 09-10/1969 Column - 3 Page - 1
 
LELA E. (QUILLET) RAU (11 JUNE 1908 - 16 NOV 1971)

Mrs. Lela E. Rau, 63, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Midland Hospital after an illness of six 
weeks. Born in Tobacco Township on June 11, 1908, she had lived in Gladwin County all her life. The 
former Lela Quelet, she was married to George Rau on August 26, 1928, in Beaverton. He is pastor of the 
Secord Baptist Church.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Marie Campbell, of Gladwin and 
Mrs. Gloria DeGuise, of Midland; two sons, Allan, of Gladwin and Frank, of Norfolk, Va.; three sisters, 
Mrs. Ola Shaw, of Gladwin, Mrs. Fay Brown, of Beaverton and Mrs. John Mishler, of Peru, Ind.; and 13 
grandchildren. One son, Leonard, preceded his mother in death on June 7, 1929.
   Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs and the 
Rev. Winston Decker will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the 
Gideons. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
LEONARD ALVA RAU (? - 7 JUNE 1929)  

NELLIE G. (RUPP) RAU (18 OCT 1906 - 3 MARCH 1980)

Nellie G. Rau, 73, former Beaverton resident, died Monday, March 3, in the Gladwin Nursing Home. Born 
in Defiance County, Ohio, on October 18, 1906, she came to Gladwin County with her parents as a child. 
She grew up in the Dale community and taught school there. In 1964 she moved to the Wooden Shoe 
Village and then to Naubinway where she lived from 1974 to 1976. The former Nellie Rupp, she was 
married to Earl Rau on October 11, 1930, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1972.
   Surviving are one son, Jerry of Naubinway; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Pettit of Rhodes; and 3 
grandchildren. A son, James, died on September 8, 1969.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home the Rev. Henry 
List officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 03-05/1980 Column - 4 
Page - 2   

BUD E. RAWLINGS (1887 - 15 DEC 1931)

Bud Rawlings, who lived in Grout township, died at the University hospital at Ann Arbor Tuesday morning. 
He had suffered an operation for tumor on the brain early in the summer and had gone to the hospital for 
treatment for a relapse of the trouble. His widow and daughter Donna survive him. Gladwin County 
Record dated 12-17/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1   

DORA EDITH (TSCHUPP) RAY (28 MARCH 1901 - 12 APRIL 1993)

Dora Edith Ray, 92, of Midland, died Monday, April 12, 1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical 
Center, Midland. She was born in Elkhart County, Ind., March 28, 1901, and moved to Beaverton with her 
parents at age 13. She was an active member of the Church of the Brethren in Midland where she taught 
Sunday School classes and worked in the ladies aid. She also served as deaconess for many years. The 
former Dora Tschupp, she was married to Harry Ray on July 17, 1917, in Gladwin. He preceded her in 
death in 1974.
   Surviving are, 3 sons, Wilbur of Midland, Roland of Denver, Colo. and the Rev. Everett of Hastings; 
24 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
3 sons, Virgil, Russell and Willis and by a grandson, Warren, in 1992.
   Rites were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Midland Church of the Brethren. Pastor Rich Sivo 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorials may be made to the church. 
Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2   

HARRY RUSSELL RAY (7 JAN 1894 - 13 NOV 1974)
 
Harry Russell Ray, 80, of 3615 Ashman Midland, a former Beaverton resident, died Wednesday, 
November 13, in Midland following a long illness. He was born in Paulding County, Ohio, January 7, 1894, 
and had lived in Beaverton from 1900 to 1925, before moving to Midland. A farmer most of his life, he 
was also employed at Dow Chemical Company for 17 years. Mr. Ray and Dora Edith Tschupp were 
married July 17 1917 in Beaverton. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren.
   Surviving are his wife Dora of Midland; 3 sons; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services 
were held Saturday at Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland, and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin 
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JAMES R. RAY (1842 - 16 MARCH 1926)
 
James Ray died March 16 at his home in Tobacco township, aged 83 years, 11 months and 3 days. He 
was born in Ohio and came to Gladwin county 28 years ago, and during that time cleared many acres in 
Tobacco and Buckeye townships. He leaves wife and six children, Harry of Midland, Mrs. Dan Robison 
of Saginaw, Edward, Mrs. Claud Smith, Mrs. Gar Freeman and Mrs. Logan Ackley of Beaverton.
   Funeral at Dale church with burial in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1926 Column 
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REBECCA (REINHARDT) RAY (28 MARCH 1854 - 13 DEC 1927)
 
Rebecca Ray was born at Brier, Virginia, March 28, 1854, and departed this life Dec. 13, 1927, aged 73 
years, 8 months and 15 days. When but two years old she was left an orphan, and at the age of 10 years 
she moved from Virginia to Ohio. When 18 years of age she united with the Baptist church of which she 
remained a member until her death. At the age of 19 years she was married to James Ray. To this happy 
union were born 10 children, six of whom survive. Four preceded her in death.
   Twenty-nine years ago with her family she moved from Ohio to Beaverton, Michigan, where they have 
resided since. Her husband departed this life March 16, 1926. Since that time she has made her home 
with her children.
   Surviving are Mrs. Logan Ackley, Mrs. Claud Smith, Mrs. Garfield Freeman, and Ed Ray of Beaverton; 
Mrs. Daniel Robinson of Saginaw and Harry Ray of Midland, 26 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren, Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Perry R. 
Hoover officiated and the music was furnished by singers from the church. Interment in the Dale 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1927 Column - 3 Page - 4

VIRGIL RAY (1924 - 1928)

ALBERT A. RAYMOND (30 SEP 1869 - 15 DEC 1925)

Albert A. Raymond was born in Fulton county, Ohio, September 30, 1869, and departed this life 
December 15, 1925, aged 56 years, 2 months and 15 days. He came to Michigan in 1895 where he has 
since resided. In 1896 he was married to Miss Clara Carstens who survives him. 
   To this union were born three children, Walter who passed to the great beyond January 9, 1919, 
Wesley who lives near by and Hazel at home. He also leaves two grandchildren. The deceased was 
prominent in the business affairs of the community in which he lived having creditably filled various 
township and school offices. The funeral service was held in the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. 
A. J. Preston of Beaverton officiating. Interment in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-24/1925 Column - 5 Page - 4

CLARA (CARSTENS) RAYMOND (17 OCT 1872 - 16 JULY 1971)

Mrs. Clara Raymond, 96, of Beaverton, died Friday, July 16, at the Towne & Country Nursing Home, 
Midland, where she had been a patient for the past 2 1/2 years. Mrs. Raymond was born October 17, 
1872, in Fehr, Germany, and came to the United States and Gladwin County in 1890. She lived on a farm 
in Tobacco Township, nearly all her life. She and Albert A. Raymond were married in Gladwin September 
6, 1896, and he died many years ago. A daughter, Mrs. Hazel Rackel preceded her in death July 22, 1969, 
as did two son, Wesley in 1957, and Walter.
   Only survivors are two grandchildren, Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) Hetherington of Santa Susana, Calif., 
and Harland Raymond of Lennon; five great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Services were 
held at the Mathews Chapel Monday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Browne officiating. Burial was in 
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-21/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
MARGARET M. RAYMOND (1900 – 19 NOV 1944)
 
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WALTER MERRITT RAYMOND (25 FEB 1899 - 9 JAN 1919)

   RAYMOND---Walter Merritt Raymond, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Raymond of Tobacco 
township, was born Feb. 25, 1899, and departed this life Jan. 9, 1919, aged 19 years, 10 months and 15 
days. On the morning of his death he started for Arkansas, in the car with Mr. Blades' stock and 
household goods, and it was while this car was being switched at Coleman, that he met his death.
   From childhood up he has always been a kind and obedient boy. He finished his common school 
education and started on a high school course when his nerves failed and he was compelled to give this 
up. He then decided on staying on the farm with his parents where he was always a great help to them. 
His beautiful, untarnished character endeared him in the hearts of all who knew him. 
   He leaves a vacant place in the home, Sunday school and community, but we feel our loss is Walter's 
gain. He leaves to mourn his death, father, mother, one brother, Wesley of the U.S. Marines, one sister, 
Hazel, one grandfather, one grandmother, several aunts and other relatives, and host of friends. He was 
a member of the Dale Arbor of A.O.O.G.
   Funeral services were held at the Dale church Jan. 14, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Lawrence, 
assisted by Rev. Mitts. Interment in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1919 Column 
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BESSIE ANN (HUNTER) REED (22 AUG 1872 - 18 SEP 1959)
 
HOLD SERVICES FOR MRS. BESSIE REED

   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Nazarene Church for Mrs. Bessie Ann 
Reed, 87, who died Friday following a two week illness. The Rev. G. H. Rowe officiated and burial was in 
Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Reed was born on August 22, 1872, in Eaton County, and had lived in Gladwin 
County 57 years. She was married to Lyman Reed on June 13, 1892, in Charlotte. He preceded her in 
death.
   Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elva Blades, of Beaverton; a son, Firdell, of Saginaw; a sister, Mrs. 
Marion Wirt, of Okemos; 10 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-23/1959 Column - 7 Page - 1   

CECIL M. REED (1895 - 1929)

GEORGE L. REED (1897 - 1968)

WILLIAM LYMAN REED (1859 - 8 FEB 1946)

GEORGE REISIG, JR (6 FEB 1927 - 28 AUG 1987)

George Reisig Jr., 60, of 2516 Whitney Beach Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Aug. 28, in the Midland Hospital Center after 
a short illness. Born in Saginaw Feb. 6, 1927, he moved to Gladwin County in 1982 from Flint. Mr. Reisig was a 
color/shader with Dupont Paint. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beaverton.
   Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Elsie Aylsworth of Gladwin; one brother, Harold of Davison; and several nieces and 
nephews. Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor David Haag officiated and 
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1987 Column - 4 Page - 2   

AMANDA M. (KANKE) REISNER (30 DEC 1901 - 26 APRIL 1983) 
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Amanda K. Reisner, 81, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, April 26, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a 
long illness. Born in Germany on December 30, 1901, she came to Gladwin County 5 years ago from 
Midland. Surviving are one sister, Freda Krocker of Layfayette, Ore.; and several grandchildren. Rites 
were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Whisler 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1983 Column - 4 
Page - 2

CLARENCE E. RELLINGER (1921 - MARCH 1959)

CLYDE RELLINGER (1896 - 4 JULY 1959)

DONALD D. RELLINGER (29 OCT 1929 - 31 AUG 1959) 

CRASH FATAL TO DONALD RELLINGER

   Donald D. Rellinger, 29, of Gladwin, lost his life early Moday morning when his panel truck left the 
road and turned over on M-61 about five miles east of Gladwin City. Sheriff Victor Edick said he 
believed Mr. Rellinger had gone to sleep. He reported the truck was heading west and went across the 
highway to the south side and traveled along the shoulder. The sheriff said apparently the driver 
attempted to pull the vechile back on the road and it rolled over twice, coming to rest on its top. 
Rellinger was underneath the truck. 
   He was found about 3 a.m. by James Howard of Mt. Morris, who reported the accident to the sheriff. 
Mr. Rellinger was born on October 29, 1929, in Coleman, and was married to the former Elizabeth Ann 
Brubaker on September 12, 1952, in Gladwin. They came to live in Gladwin County from Midland in 1956. 
He was a veteran of the Korean War, and was local representative for a dog food manufacturer at the 
time of his death.
   Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter, Mary Lou; two sons, Jeffrie Lynn and Stephen; his 
mother, Mrs. Sadie Rellinger, of Coleman; three brothers, Richard of Gladwin, Harold of Coleman, and 
Orlo of Midland; and a sister, Mrs. Alverna Stemple, of Coleman. His father, Clyde, preceded him in 
death on July 4, 1959, and a brother, Clarence, died in March of 1959.
   Funeral services were held this morning (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. 
Father George Artman officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-02/1959 
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SADIE (TSCHUTT) RELLINGER (1896 - 1990)

LINDA L. REMMERT (7 MARCH 1951 - ?)

ROBERT DUANE REMMERT (28 JAN 1950 - 11 AUG 2000)

Robert D. Remmert, 50, of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin. Born Jan. 28, 1950 in Hazel Park, he lived in Gladwin County since 1992. 
Robert married Linda L. (Eaton), Oct. 26, 1974 in Beaverton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving 
18 1/2 years before receiving a medical discharge in 1992. 
   He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Board in Chicago, Ill.; life member of the Disabled American 
Veterans, Gladwin Post; and board member and coach of the Beaverton Youth Bowling League. 
Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Laina K. Byrd of Coleman, April M. Main of South 
Carolina, and Adrianne N. Remmert of Beaverton; one son, Christopher Robert of Kalamazoo; one sister, 
Susan Lampman of Gladwin; two brothers, Richard of Woodland and Ronald of Harrison; and nine 
grandchildren. 
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List 
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Military graveside rites were by the VFW Post 7303. 
Memorial contributions may be made to be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County 
Record dated 08-16/2000 Column - 5 Page - 2

DUDLEY REYMORE (3 NOV 1923 - 10 SEP 1924)

Dudley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Reymore, was born in Tobacco township, Nov. 3, 1921, and died at 
their home in Edenville township, Sept. 10, 1924, aged 2 years, 10 months and 7 days. He leaves parents, 
two sisters and many relatives. Funeral was conducted by Rev. G. H. Killian, with interment in Dale 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-25/1924 Column - 2 Page - 4   
 
ERIC O. REYMORE (24 AUG 1888 - 28 JAN 1975)
 
Eric Reymore, 86, of Bay City and formerly of Gladwin County, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, following a short 
illness. He was born in Hope Township, Midland County on Aug. 24, 1888. Mr. Reymore retired from 
Farmer Peets in 1959. He was a life member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. Lodge No. 453 and a member of 
the Bay City Consistory.
   Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Muriel Garrow of Port Austin and Mrs. Gertrude Wing of Bay 
City; one son, Lavon of Bay City; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Rites will be held 
Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Gephart Funeral Home in Bay City. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in 
the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-29/1975 Column - 4 Page - 2   

SARA A. (HUGHES) REYMORE (27 JUNE 1894 - 18 FEB 1964)

EX-BEAVERTON RESIDENT DIES

   Mrs. Sara A. Reymore, 69, died Tuesday at her home in Bay City following a long illness. Born on 
June 27, 1894, in Shiawassee County, the former Sara Hughes, in the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Joe Hughes of Beaverton. She was married to Eric Reymore and had lived in Bay City for 35 years. She 
was a member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars.
   Survivors include her husband, Eric; a son, two daughters, two sisters, 11 grandchildren, and eight 
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home in Bay 
City with the Rev. William Fraser officiating. Interment will be at 3:30 at the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. 
Gladwin County Record dated 02-19/1964 Column - 4 Page - 2   

AGNES H. (DOW) RICH (1 DEC 1873 - 18 JAN 1954)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. JOHN RICH

   Mrs. Agnes H. Rich, 80, a life-long resident of Tobacco township, passed away at her home in 
Beaverton Monday afternoon, January 18, following an illness of two years. Funeral services will be held 
on Thursday afternoon from the Beaverton church of the Brethren. The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen will officiate 
and burial will be in the Dale cemetery.
   Agnes H. Dow was born in Tobacco township on December 1, 1873, the daughter of James and Julia 
Dow. She was married to John Rich at Gladwin on September 14, 1898. They moved to a farm home in 
Tobacco township, where they remained 47 years, when ill health forced retirement to Beaverton in 1945. 
Mr. and Mrs. Rich celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on September 14, 1948.
   She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and of the Women's Work of the Beaverton 
Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, John; one daughter, Mrs. Ottomar McKimmy; one 
brother, James J. Dow, of Toledo, Ohio; also six grandchildren. A son, Merle, preceded his mother in 
death in 1924. Gladwin County Record dated 01-20/1954 Column - 5 Page - 1
 
JOHN C. RICH (6 AUG 1874 - 24 NOV 1954)

FORMER ROAD HEAD DIED WEDNESDAY

   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for 
John C. Rich, 80, year old pioneer resident of Gladwin county. Mr. Rich passed away Wednesday, Nov. 
24, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ottomer McKimmy, following a month's 
illness. The son of Andrew and Magodeling Rich, he was born August 6, 1874 at Unionville. He came to 
Gladwin county in 1896 and has spent the rest of his life here. On September 14, 1898 he was married to 
the former Miss Agnes Dow, who preceded him in death January 18, 1954.
   Mr. Rich was a member of the Lutheran church. He owned and operated a farm in Tobacco township 
for many years and served 12 years, from 1920 until 1932, as road superintendent for the Gladwin 
County Road Commission. About eight years ago, because of failing health the Richs moved to 
Beaverton where they resided until Mrs. Rich's death in January when he went to live with his daughter, 
Mrs. McKimmy, who survives him. He also leaves six grandchildren, one brother William Rich of 
Unionville; and one sister, Mrs. Emma Graf of Ann Arbor.
   The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren, officiated at the rites 
Sunday, and burial was made in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1954 Column -  7 
Page - 1
 
RUSSELL MERLE RICH (12 JUNE 1902 - 2 MAY 1924)
 
THOMAS J. RICHARDS (15 DEC 1932 - 10 MAY 2002)

Thomas J. Richards, 69, of Gladwin passed away May 10, 2002 at his home following a short illness. 
Born Dec. 15, 1932 to Joseph and Edith (Field) Richards in Saginaw, Thomas was mill-wright welder at 
the General Motors Powertrain Division Malleable Iron Plant in Saginaw. A member of the U.A.W. Local 
455 in Saginaw, he retired in 1994 after 27 and a half years of service. He was also the owner and 
operator of Richards Welding and Wilsons Rubbish Company, both in Saginaw.
     Thomas moved to Gladwin in 1992, after having previously resided in Bridgeport and Saginaw. 
Thomas married the former Rosalyn McKimmy on April 10, 1981 in Saginaw. Besides his wife, Rosalyn 
Richards of Gladwin, he is survived by one daughter, Pamela (Ted) Darling of Fenton; a son Thomas 
(Marti) Richards of East Alton, IL; step-children, Joy (Randy) Brown of Gillette, WY and Steve (Cheree) 
Coats of Harrison; grandson, Thomas J. Richards of East Alton, IL; 14 step-grandchildren; sister Betty 
Bonaminio of Toledo, OH; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and relatives that were close 
to his heart.
     He was predeceased by his parent and two brothers. Funeral services were held May 14 at 
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gladwin with Pastor Joseph Dorais officiating. Burial took place at the 
Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. 
Memorials contributions can be made to Mid Michigan Hospice or Emmanuel Baptist Church. Gladwin 
County Record dated 05-22/2002 Column - 4 Page - 2

LEWIS E. RICHMOND (1933 - ?)

MATTHEW LEWIS RICHMOND (? - 12 JAN 1982)

RALPH G. RICHMOND, SR (10 JUNE 1912 - 23 OCT 1993)

Ralph G. Richmond , 81, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1993, in the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, 
after a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Hersey on June 10, 1912, and moved to Gladwin in 1948. Mr. Richmond 
moved to Arizona in 1979 and came back in 1972. He was a retired lab worker for Dow Chemical Co. Mr. Richmond was a 
veteran of World War II and was a member of Masonic Lodge 397 F&AM and Eastern Star White Clover Chapter 84. Mr. 
Richmond and the former Sylvia Lout were married May 4, 1935, in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Ralph Jr. of Gladwin and William of Detroit; one sister, Beatrice Ewald of 
Gladwin; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. 
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and 
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
SYLVIA N. (LOUT) RICHMOND (5 MARCH 1913 - 24 APRIL 1995)

Sylvia N. Richmond, 82, of Gladwin, died Monday, April 24, 1995 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Midland. 
Born March 5, 1913 in Adamson, Okla., she resided in Gladwin County since 1948 when she moved to Pontiac. Mrs. 
Richmond was employed as the director of the Department of Social Services. She was a member of the Eastern Star 
White Clover Chapter No. 84, Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Golden Rod Rebekah Lodge No. 151. The former 
Sylvia Lout married Ralph Richmond May 4, 1935 in Detroit. He preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1993.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Ralph Jr. of Gladwin, and William of Detroit; one sister, Velma Shepherd of Chandler, Ariz.; 5 
grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) from the Sisson Funeral 
Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Kirk Havel officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be 
made to the charity of one's choice. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6   

VERNA A. RICHMOND (1933 - ?)

JESSIE E. (HERRICK) RICOLO (13 MAY 1897 - 18 MAY 1968) Check if Vet?

SERVICES HELD FOR JESSIE RICOLO

   Mrs. Jessie E. Ricolo, 72, of Beaverton, died Saturday morning in the Saginaw morning in the Saginaw Osteopathic 
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Swartz Creek on May 13, 1896, she came to Gladwin County in 1939 from Grand 
Blanc. The former Jessie Herrick, she was married to Victor Ricolo on Jan. 6, 1942, in Clare. Besides her husband, she is 
survived by one son, Donald Doane of Beaverton; one brother, Harley of Rock; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Ann Herrick, 
of Fenton; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Roger J. Browne officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-22/1969 Column - 3 Page - 1
 
EMMA CATHERINE "KATIE" (PATTERSON) RIELEY (23 JUNE 1882 - 7 JAN 1961)
 
MRS. EMMA RIELEY DIES SUDDENLY

   Mrs. Emma Catherine Rieley, 78, of Beaverton, died suddenly Saturday at the Midland Hospital 
folliwng a six day illness. Born on June 23, 1882, in Senaca County, Ohio, she came to Gladwin County 
from Roan, Ind., 50 years ago. The former Miss Emma Catherine Patterson was married to Erastus C. 
Rieley in November of 1917 in Beaverton. She was a school teacher before her marriage. Mr. Rieley 
preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1950.
   Survivors include two sons, John of Beaverton, and George of Garden City; two daughters, Mrs. 
Alfred Redtke of Detroit, and Mrs. Carl Coon of Denver; a brother, Edwin Patterson, of Stockton, Calif.; 
and five grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. 
Arthur Whisler and the Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 01-11/1961 Column - 1 Page - 1   

ERASTUS CLAY RIELEY (5 AMY 1879 - 13 OCT 1950) 

EFFIE (RAY) RINEHART (4 MAY 1891 - 18 APRIL 1921)
 
Effie Ray Rinehart was born in Paulding county, Ohio, May 4, 1891, and departed this life April 18, 1921, 
aged 29 years, 11 months, and 16 days. Twenty-two years ago she came to Beaverton, Mich., with her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, where she grew to young womanhood. She was married to John 
Rinehart, April 6, 1915, at Chilloche, Ohio, and after a year and a half she and her husband moved back 
to Beaverton where the remainder of her life has been spent. She was the mother of four children, three 
of whom are living, and one little blossom went with its mother.
   In the year 1912 she united with the Church of the Brethren and although of late years her family cares 
did not permit her to attend church services she still remained faithful and it was her earnest desire to 
raise her children in the church. It is hard to understand how it could be God's will to take away so good 
a wife and mother from her family but we know we can safely trust in our Father in Heaven to do what is 
best for us all.
   Effie leaves her husband, three children, her father and mother, two brothers and four sisters besides 
many other relatives and many friends and neighbors to mourn her early death.
   Funeral was held at the Church of the Brethren, Thursday at 3 o'clock. Burial at Dale cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1921 Column - 3 Page - 4 

ALVIN W. RISE (3 JAN 1920 - 13 OCT 1990)
 
Alvin W. Rise, 70, of Roscommon and formerly of Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 19, 1990, in Mercy 
Hospital, Grayling, after an illness of several months. Born in Beaverton, Jan. 3, 1920, he was an 
independant truck driver and belonged to the Teamsters Union. Mr. Rise and the former Helen Malosh 
were married Nov. 17, 1941, in Grand Rapids.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, Thomas and Ronald of Cadillac, James of Sanford and 
Harold of Leslie; one daughter, Rhonda Rise of Milton, Fla.; a sister, Virginia Kushon of Saginaw; one 
brother, William Spitz of Saginaw; and 11 grandchildren.
   A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-24/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2   

CHARLES JAMES RISE (25 MAY 1917 – 15 NOV 1917) 
 
   RISE---Charles James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rise, died in Pontiac Nov. 15, 1917, aged 5 
months and 21 days, having suffered two days with membraneous croup. The body was brought to the 
home of Mr. Rise's parents two miles south of Arbutus, Saturday night. Services by Rev. Arnold, Nov. 
18, at 2 p.m. Interment in Dale cemetery.
   Darling Charles, thou hast left us, And our grief we cannot tell; But we know thou are with Jesus, And 
He doeth all things well. This little one to us was given, To cherish and to love. May he be the guiding 
angel, To lead us to that home above." Gladwin County Record dated 11-22/1917 Column - 3 Page - 4   

CHARLES THEODORE RISE (12 FEB 1864 - 8 SEP 1945)

HOLD SERVICES FOR CHARLES T. RISE

   Funeral services for Charles Theodore Rise, 81, were held on Monday at 2 p.m., at the Brethren 
Church, with Rev. E. S. Hollinger officiating. Burial took place in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Rise died at the 
home of his son, Ralph Rise, of Tobacco township on September 8. He was born in Ohio on February 12, 
1864, and had made his home in Gladwin county for the past 38 years.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ethel McMahon, of Buckeye; Mrs. Bertha Crockett, of Beaverton; 
four sons, Thomas and Ralph, of Tobacco township, Fred, of California and Harold, of Detroit; 19 
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1945 Column - 6 Page - 1
 
FRED RISE (27 MARCH 1899 -  7 NOV 1984)
 
HAROLD L. RISE (1 JAN 1902 - 27 JUNE 1957)

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN DETROIT

   Funeral services for Harold Rise, 55, of Detroit were held Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin 
with the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Rise died in 
Receiving Hospital in Detroit June 27, following an illness of one week. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Charley Rise of Tobacco township, he was born January 1, 1902 at Lima, Ohio. After leaving the 
Knoxville community he has spent most of his life in Detroit where he was a tool and die maker at the 
Ford Motor Company.
   Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. P. G. Crockett and Mrs. Lewis McMahon of Beaverton; and two 
brothers, Fred Rise of West Branch and Ralph Rise of Gladwin. Pallbearers were Loren McKimmy, Homer 
Crockett, Alvin Rise, Jacob Crockett, Albert Crockett and Donald Rise. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-02/1957 Column - 4 Page - 1
 
HAZEL N. (SMITH) RISE (18 SEP 1896 - 30 JULY 1965)

MRS. HAZEL RISE BURIED MONDAY

   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Hazel N. Rise, 68, of 
Beaverton, who died Friday in Bay City. Born on Sept. 18, 1896, in Williams County, Ohio, to James and 
Flora Smith, she came to Gladwin County in 1910. She was married to Thomas Rise on Nov. 20, 1915, in 
Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 1956.
   Survivors include one son, Donald, of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Ilene Brown, of Bowling Green, 
Ohio, Mrs. Maxine Seipke, Gladwin, Mrs. Wanda Malosh, Beaverton, and Mrs. Ola Mae Barber, of 
Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. Elma Arkwright, Beaverton, Mrs. Elizabeth Berlew, of Reading, and Mrs. Letha 
Rhinehart, Midland; 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose and Aaron 
Hyde officiated and burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-04/1965 Column - 7 
Page - 1
 
HELEN MARY (MALOSH) RISE (1923 - 26 APRIL 2006)

Helen Mary Rise 83, passed away Feb. 4, 2006 at her home. She was born Jan. 10, 1923 in Beaverton to 
Ralph and Ottie (Coats) Malosh. She married Alvin W. Rise on Nov. 18, 1941 in Beaverton. She enjoyed 
making crafts.
   She is survived by Tom and Jeannie Rise of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; Harold Rise of Leslie; Ron and 
Linda Rise of Cadillac; Jim and Sharyl Rise of Harrison; Rhonda and John Beach of Florida; nine 
grandchildren and six Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
   A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28 at Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Arrangements are with Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac. Gladwin County Record dated 
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LUCY E. (HOOVER) RISE (2 JAN 1901 - 10 APRIL 1997)

Lucy E. Rise, 96, of Sunfield, and formerly of Beaverton died Friday, April 11, 1997. Born in Sunfield, 
Jan. 2, 1901, she was the daughter of Jacob and Frances Hoover and the oldest of seven children. Lucy 
married Ralph W. Rise in 1918. He preceded her in death. Lucy was a devoted Christian a member of the 
Sunfield United Methodist Church.
   Surviving are one son, Zack; one sister, Virginia Roberts of Lake Odessa; grandsons, Jack Estep of 
Saranac, Douglas Rise of Bay City, Michael Rise of Sunfield, Brian Rise of Midland; granddaughters, 
Janice (Rise) Bingaman of Syracuse, N.Y., Joanne (Rise) Hodges of Midland, Bonnie (Estep) Foltz of 
Sunfield and Carla (Estep) Smith of Nashville; 17 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by two children, son Neil and daughter Louise, one brother and five sisters.
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. 
Pallbearers were Douglas Rise, Michael Rise, Brian Rise, Gary Foltz, Greg Estep, Bill Cappon, Doug 
Foltz, Steve Foltz and Neil Estep. Burial was at Dale Cemetery in Beaverton.
   Those wishing to make contributions may make them to the Eaton Co. Hospice or the Sunfield United 
Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 04-16/1997 Column - 5 Page - 2   

NEIL WILFORD RISE (3 SEP 1919 - 31 JAN 1943)

NEIL WILFORD RISE DIES IN AIR MISHAP

     Flight Officer Neil W. Rise 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rise, of Beaverton, was killed Sunday in 
the crash of a military plane which had a glider in tow near Victorville, California. Flight Officer Wilbur 
Boyd, of Washington D.C., co-pilot of the plane, was killed. Three other members of the crew 
parachuted to safety and a fourth is missing, according to Army officials.
     Neil is the fifth Gladwin county boy to die in service and the second from the Beaverton area within 
two weeks time. Born September 3, 1919, he graduated from Woodland High School in 1938 and was 
employed by the Hastings Manufacturing Company until his enlistment in the Army in October of 1940. 
He was accepted for flying training in June of 1941 and completed the Primary School at Jackson, 
Mississippi, and the Basic School at Greenville, Mississippi, prior to entering the Napier Field Flying 
School in Alabama. He was graduated as a full-fledged pilot from the Napier training school in October 
of this year.
     He was married on October 5th of this year to Miss Juanita Walley, of Hattisburg, Mississippi, who 
survives. Other survivors include his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rise; a sister, Mrs. Louise Estep, of 
Sunfield; and a brother Zack, at home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03 1943 Column - 7 Page - 1 IN 
AIR FORCE ALSO 02-10/1943 Column - 1 Page - 1 
 
RALPH W. RISE (30 APR 1897 – 4 AUG 1980)

ROSETTA (PATTERSON) RISE (24 DEC 1865 - 30 AUG 1940)

THOMAS T. RISE (27 SEP 1893 - 3 DEC 1956)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR THOMAS RISE

   Thomas T. Rise, 63, a retired farmer, died at his home in Beaverton December 3, after an illness of six 
months. He was born in Lima, Ohio on September 27, 1893, the son of Rosetta and Charles T. Rise and 
had lived in Gladwin County for the past 49 years. Mr. Rise was a member of the Church of the Brethren. 
On November 12, 1915, he was married to Hazel Smith. 
   Surviving are his wife, Hazel; four daughters, Mrs. Ilene Brown of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Maxine 
Johnson and Mrs. Wanda Malosh of Beaverton and Mrs. Ola Barber of Auburn; one son, Donald of 
Beaverton; and 14 grandchildren. One son, Charles, is deceased. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. 
Bertha Crockett and Mrs. Ethel McMahon of Beaverton, and three brothers, Ralph of Gladwin, Fred and 
Harold of Detroit. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the 
Rev. Arthur Whisler officiating. Burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-05/1956 Column - 4 Page - 1
 
HARRY ROBACK (12 DEC 1891 - 11 APRIL 1971) 
AKA. HARRY  ROHRBACH

Harry Roback, 79, of Dale Road, Beaverton, died suddenly at his home Sunday, April 11. Born 
December 12, 1891 in Ottawa, Kan., Mr. Roback had been a long-time resident of Gladwin County, 
coming to Beaverton from Ogden, Mich., 51 years ago. He was a farmer until his retirement. Mr. Roback 
had been a widower for 41 years, Mrs. Roback passing away in 1930.
     Survivors are three sons, Howard of Beaverton, Loren and Russell, both of Adrian; one daughter, 
Mrs. Coleen Chek of Saginaw; and a twin son and daughter, Samuel and Sally, in California. 12 
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Vivian Knapp, also preceded him in death.
     Services are at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. 
Henry List officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04/14/1971 
Column - 2 Page - 2

Note: Regarding Surname: Most of all the Roback's use the spelling Rohrbach for their last names. 
Which, is the German way of spelling. Though, here in the Gladwin County Records. It appears Harry 
used the spelling as: Roback! Which is the American Version of the Surname...

Source: Descendants of: Roback's/Rohrbach's... 

SOPHIA DONNELLA (MCKIMMY) ROBACK (2 DEC 1894 - 4 MAY 1931)
AKA. SOPHIA DONELLA (MCKIMMY) ROHRBACH

Sophia D. McKimmy, daughter of Theodore and Hulda McKimmy, was born in Lenawee County, 
Michigan, Dec. 2, 1894 and died at the Saginaw General Hospital May 4, 1931, at the age of 36 years, 5 
months and 2 days. On Feb. 26, 1913, she was married to Harry Roback. To this union were born five 
children, all of whom survive her, namely, Howard, age 16,; Vivian, age 15; Lauren, age 13; Russel, age 
11; and Jean Colleen, infant.
   About 12 years ago she, with her husband and three children, moved to this community, where she 
has since resided. At a very early age she united with the Church of the Brethren of the Fairview 
congregation of Lenawee county. When moving to this community she transferred her membership to the 
Beaverton congregation. She was always a devoted companion and a kind and loving mother, always 
willing to sacrifice and work for the joy and welfare of her home and family.
   She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and five children, her parents, two brothers, Royal 
McKimmy of Blissfield, Mich., and David of Toledo, Ohio; three sisters, Lulu Kintner of Blissfield, Mrs. 
Clara Hughes and Doris McKimmy of Beaverton, and grandfather, Perry McKimmy of Beaverton, and a 
host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Dale church Thursday afternoon, May 7, 
2:30, Rev. Perry P. Hoover officiating. Interment was made in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 05/14/1931 Column - 5 Page - 1
  
BEVERLEY A. (BURGESS) ROBERTS (14 AUG 1927 - 13 APRIL 1988)

Mrs. Beverly A. Roberts, 60, of 1208 Short St., Hope, died Wednesday, April 13, in the Midland Hospital Center after a 
long illness. Born in Petoskey, Aug. 14, 1927, she moved to Gladwin County in 1979 from Westland. Mrs. Roberts was a 
member of the Albright Shores Eagles Auxiliary 3655. The former Beverley Burgess she was married to Evans "Bob" 
Roberts Aug. 14, 1946, in Bay City.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Erik of Beaverton and Geoffrey of Clio; 2 daughters, Mrs. David 
(Krysteena) Dawson and Mrs. Joe (Deborah) Perras of Beaverton; her mother, Mrs. Marie Beale of Pontiac; a half brother, 
Peter Beale of Davisburg; a step-brother, Jack Burgess of West Branch; a step-sister, Debbie Burgess of California; and 
7 grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Roy Glasgow 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-20/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2
 
CARL RICHARD ROBERTS (2 OCT 1927 - 4 APRIL 1999)

Carl Richard Roberts, 71, of Beaverton, died Sunday, April 4, 1999. Born Oct. 2, 1927, he was known as 
"Rich," an avid outdoorsman who especially loved to fish the lakes and rivers of his native Michigan. He 
was a World War II veteran with the Army Air Corps during the Berlin Airlift; and a military policeman 
stationed at Tulin, Austria. He was retired from The Dow Chemical Company after 35 years. He was a 
member of the Beaverton Lions Club, the Beaverton Presbyterian Church, and VFW 7303.
   A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, "Babe" Viola June 
(Crockett); three children and eight grandchildren, James Carl and wife Patricia Roberts of Midland with a 
grandson, Bryan James Roberts of San Diego, Calif., and granddaughter Amber Roberts of Midland; 
Jerry and wife Beth Roberts, with grandsons Christopher, Jonathan and granddaughter Emily, all of 
Okemos; Vicki and husband Brian Higgins with grandsons Dan and Steven Yager of Big Rapids, and 
granddaughter, Melanie Yager of Clarksville; stepmother, Mrs. Myrtle Roberts of Beaverton; half-sister, 
Dorothy and husband Earl Pagel of Gladwin; many nieces and nephews; and several stepbrothers and 
stepsisters.
   Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial 
will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton with VFW Post 7303 in charge of the service. 
Visitation will be today (Wednesday) 3:30 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rich 
Roberts memorial fund.
   The Roberts family would like to express their thanks to all the friends who helped with transportation 
to, and the loving care he received while at MidMichigan Regional Dialysis Center in Midland. Gladwin 
County Record dated 04-07/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2
  
ELIZABETH ROBERTS (1872 - 19 DEC 1947)

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ROBERTS

   Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ahva Cutler, in Dale, on Friday, 
December 19, after a brief illness. Mrs. Roberts was born in Florence Hill, New York and was married to 
Vincent Roberts 54 years ago.
   Surviving are one son, Floyd Roberts of Detroit, two daughters, Mrs. Paul Crandall of Leonardville, 
New York and Mrs. Cutler of Dale; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren; also two sisters both 
of New York. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, in the Dale Methodist church, with the 
Rev. Donald Sailor officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-24/1947 
Column - 2 Page - 1
 
EVANS “BOB” ROBERTS, JR (1923 - MAY 2002)

Evans Roberts Jr. 78, of Beaverton, Michigan, died May 19, 2002 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan 
after a short illness. Evans was born November 28, 1923 to Evans Sr. and Elizabeth (Stepanski) Roberts in Bay City, 
Michigan He married Beverley Ann Burgess on August 24, 1946 in Bay City. Evans was occupied as an engineer retiring 
in 1985 after 37 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He resided in 
Gladwin County since 1979, having previously lived in Westland, Michigan. He was a member of V.F.W> Post 7303, and 
Wenona Masonic Lodge #256.

Evans is survived by his son Erik Roberts of Florida; his son Geoffrey Roberts of Detroit, Michigan; his daughter 
Krysteena (David) Dawson of Beaverton, Michigan; his Deborah Perras of Gladwin, Michigan; and eight grandchildren 
and nine great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his wife Beverley, his parents, and his brother, Walt Roberts. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 
May 21, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, Michgian, with the V.F.W. Post 7303 and Gladwin Mason Lodge 
officiating. Burial took place at Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton.

LESLIE E. ROBERTS (1906 - 1988)

LEWIS JAY ROBERTS (1855 - 27 JAN 1933)

L. J. Roberts of Buckeye township died very suddenly Saturday, Jan. 27, 1933, at his home in Buckeye 
township. He is survived by his wife, a son Leslie at home and two married daughters. Services were 
held at the Methodist church at Beaverton Jan. 31, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney. Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-09/1933 Column - 4 Page - 1
 
MARY ANNE ROBERTS (1864 - 19 APRIL 1951)
 
SURVIVOR OF WEEK IN WOODS DIES

   Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Roberts, 87, were held on Sunday afternoon from the Beaverton 
Methodist church. The Rev. Donald Sailor officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Mrs. 
Roberts was born on February 4, 1864, in Montcalm county and had lived near Beaverton for the past 22 
years. Last fall she survived a 6-day stay in the woods near her home when she became lost while 
gathering berries. She passed away on Friday, April 20, after a three-weeks illness. 
   Surviving are one son, Leslie Roberts, of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Dewyer and Mrs. Jennie 
Bush, both of Ludington; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 
04-25/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1

VIOLA J. "BABE" (CROCKETT) ROBERTS (25 AUG 1929 - 17 AUG 2001) 

Viola J. "Babe" Roberts, 71, of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Aug. 17, 2001 at home. Born Aug. 26, 
1929 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of Phillip and Bertha (Rise) Crockett. She was a lifetime resident 
of Gladwin County. Babe married Carl (Rich) Roberts, Oct. 6, 1951 in Beaverton. He preceded her in 
death in 1999. She was a cook with the Beaverton Community Schools, retiring in 1975 after 10 years.
   Surviving are two sons, James Carl and wife Patricia of Midland, and Jerry and wife Beth of Okemos; 
one daughter, Vicki and husband B.J. Higgins of Big Rapids; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd 
Crockett of Hope and Roger Crockett of Beaverton; and several nieces and nephews. 
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton with Rev. Henry List officiating. 
Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to 
be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 08-22/2001 Column - 6 
Page - 2

AMOS A. ROBINSON (3 JUNE 1854 - 3 MARCH 1941)

AMOS ROBINSON, 87, DIES NEAR BEAVERTON

   Amos A. Robinson of Tobacco township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Freeman, on 
Monday March 3. Amos Robinson was born June 3, 1854 in Genesee county and had been a resident of 
Tobacco township for about 40 years.
   Surviving him are four children, Mrs. Eugene Freeman, Mrs. Jesse Wagoner of Tobacco township and 
Guy Robinson and Danial Robinson both of Saginaw. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Dale 
Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hoover of the Brethren Church conducting the service. Burial was in 
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-05/1941 Column - 4 Page - 4
 
CRAIG FREDERICK ROBINSON (13 MARCH 1959 - 10 JUNE 1992)

Craig Frederic Robinson, 33, of Hope, died suddenly Wednesday, June 10, 1992, of a ruptured 
aneurysm in the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born on March 13, 1959, in Midland. Mr. 
Robinson was vice president of marketing, research and development and a member of the board of 
directors at Robinson Industries. He was also a member of the Fateranl Order of Eagles 3655 in 
All-Bright Shores.
   Surviving are one son, Dustin; 2 daughters, Christie and Ronnie; his parents, Ron and Treva Robinson 
of Coleman; 3 sisters, Ronda Robinson and Cheryl Goin of Birmingham and Lisa Bushre of Coleman; 
and his grandmother, Ardis Robinson of Coleman and Helen Cambridge of Houghton Lake. He was 
preceded in death by his grandfathers, Fred Robinson and Alfred Cambridge.
   Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Curt Gordon 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cilman Springs Baptist 
Camp or the Beaverton Baptist Church. Arrangements were in charge of the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, 
Coleman. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1992 Column - 4 Page - 2

DANIEL W. ROBINSON (1894 - 1960)
 
DIXIE L. ROBINSON (1937 - ?)

F. RONALD ROBINSON (3 DEC 1933 - 14 APRIL 1995)

F. Ronald Robinson, 61, of Coleman, died Friday, April 14, 1995 of a heart attack at the MidMichigan 
Regional Medical Center-Gladwin. Born Dec. 3, 1933 in Midland County's Warren Township, he was chief 
executive officer of Robinson Industries, Inc. and had worked there since his family started the business 
in 1945. Mr. Robinson was a lifetime farmer in the Curtis area on the land where his ancestors first arrived 
in 1897. He loved nature, farming and gardening. He married the former Treva Cambridge Oct. 23, 1953 in 
Houghton Lake.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Ronda Robinson, Cheryl and husband Lance Goin, all 
of Beverly Hills and Lisa Robinson of Coleman; his mother, Ardis Robinson of Coleman; sister Inez and 
Jerry Kaleto of Gladwin; brother Bernard and Ruthann Robinson of Coleman; 10 grandchildren; and 
numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred, July 13, 1975 and a son, Craig, 
June 10, 1992.
   Rites were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Beaverton Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the 
Beaverton Baptist Church or the Gilman Springs Baptist Camp. Arrangements were handled by the 
O'Laughlin Funeral Home Inc. of Coleman. Gladwin County Record dated 4-19/1995 Column - 3 Page - 6

FREDERICK A. ROBINSON (12 OCT 1911 - 13 JULY 1975)

Frederick A. Robinson, 63, of 3051 Curtice Rd., Coleman died Sunday, July 13, at the University of 
Michigan Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Robinson was born in Denison, Tex., October 12, 1911, 
and was married to the former Miss Ardis Staley, of Coleman, June 13, 1931 in Coleman. He was the 
founder of Robinson Industries, Inc., Coleman, in 1945 and had served as its president since. Mr. 
Robinson was a member and deacon of Skeels Baptist Church, Gladwin, and a member and director of 
Gilman Springs Youth Camp, North M-30, Gladwin.
   Survivors are his wife, Ardis; 2 sons, Ronald and Bernard, both of Coleman; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jerry 
Kaleto, of Gladwin; 5 brothers, Jack, Charles, Burton and Joe, all of California, and Paul of Louisiana; a 
sister, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Hopkins of California; 10 granddaughters and a grandson.
   Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at Skeels Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl M. 
Briggs officiating and burial will be in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Coleman, is 
in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 07-16/1975 Column - 6 Page - 2
 
NETTA ROSETTA ROBINSON (17 JUNE 1858 - 9 FEB 1922)

Netta Rosetta Robinson was born June 17, 1857, in Genesee county, Mich., and departed this life Feb. 9, 
1922, aged 64 years, 7 months, 9 days. She was united in marriage to Amos Robinson, also of Genesee 
county, Dec. 6, 1882. To this union four children were born, namely---Guy and Daniel of Saginaw, Mrs. 
Ruth Freeman and Mrs. Julia Wagoner of this place. The latter is now in the St. Mary's hospital at 
Saginaw. In the year 1901 she moved to Beaverton and located on the farm known as the Moore farm, 
later purchasing a farm near the Knox schoolhouse where she resided until a few months ago when she 
went to care for her daughter Ruth, until taken ill with pneumonia about a week ago. Her death came as a 
shock to her friends, as her condition was not considered serious until the last few days. Although she 
had not been in good health for a number of years.
   In youth she united with the Baptist church, later uniting with the M. E. church which still retains her 
membership and of which she was a faithful member. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and 
children as named, three sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday Feb. 12 at 
the Dale M. E. church conducted by Rev. Preston and interment took place in Dale cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 02-16/1922 Column - 4 Page - 5
 
SARAH L. ROBINSON (25 FEB 1898 - 1955)

Mrs. Daniel Robinson, 57, of Freeland died Sunday, following a long illness. The daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. James Ray, she was born Feb. 25, 1898. On Aug. 9, 1919, she was married to Daniel Robinson at 
Beaverton. The Robinsons have spent most of their married life in Saginaw, and the past few years have 
lived at Freeland. Funeral services were held in Saginaw Tuesday at 1 p.m. and at the Dale Methodist 
church at 3 p.m. Interment was made in the Dale cemetery.
   Survivors are her husband, Daniel; one son, Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Stockford and Mrs. 
Betty York; nine grandchildren, all of Saginaw. Also two brothers, Edward Ray of Gladwin and Harry Ray 
of Freeland, and one sister, Mrs. Garfield Freeman, of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-02/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1

WARREN L. ROBINSON (1923 - ?)

WILLIAM ROGERS (24 MAR 1924 – 9 JAN 1985)

WILLIAM ROGERS

William Rogers, 60 of Saginaw died Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the Saginaw General Hospital after a long 
illness. Born in Cass City March 24, 1924, he moved to Saginaw 30 years ago form Gladwin. He served 
in the Marine Corps during World War II and was employed by Malleable Iron. Mr. Rogers was married to 
the former Betty Ross Jan. 5, 1946, in Gladwin.
Besides his wife he is survived by one son, William of Saginaw; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Pamela) 
Bacon of Morlet, Mrs. Fred (Marcia) Frisch and Mrs. Tony (Andrea) Cardenas of Saginaw, his parents 
Ray and Wilma Rogers of Hope; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Grove of Gladwin, Mrs. Emma Lou Watson of 
Alaska and Mrs. Ann Morgan of South Lyons, 2 step-brothers, Courtney and Thomas Fillmore of Hope 
and 7 grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. form the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cleon Abbott 
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home Gladwin County Record dated 01-16-1985. 

CARL H. ROEHRS (15 FEB 1895 - 27 NOV 1955)

Carl H. Roehrs, 60, retired Gladwin County farmer, passed away at his home in Beaverton, Sunday, Nov. 
27 following an illness of several years. He was born Feb. 15, 1895 in Defiance, Ohio and married the 
former Lydia Pettke of Cleveland March 1, 1924. He came to Gladwin County in 1921 where he has 
farmed until poor health forced him to retire several years ago.
   Surviving are his wife; two sons, Richard W. and Herbert C.; one daughter, Mary Ann; and one brother, 
Theodore, all of Beaverton. One sister, Lydia Parquette, is deceased. Funeral services will be held 
Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Gladwin with burial in the Dale cemetery. The Rev. 
Raymod Meuller will officiate. Gladwin County Record dated 11-30/1955 Column - 2 Page - 1

HERMAN W. ROEHRS (1867 - 29 JUNE 1932)

Herman W. Roehrs was born in 1867 in Defiance county, Ohio, and departed this life June 29, 1932, in 
Beaverton township, age 65 years, 1 month, 21 days. In the year 1890 he was united in marriage to Mary 
Diercks. To this union six children were born. Three preceded him in death. He has been a resident of this 
community 11 years. 
   He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two sons, Carl and Theodore, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. 
Vicent Parquette, of Beaverton township, four grandchildren and one sister in Toledo, Ohio, besides 
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, at the home, and in Beaverton, 
conducted by Rev. Roth of Oberlin, with burial in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-07/1932 Column - 6 Page - 1

LYDIA R. (PIEPKE) ROEHRS (19 JUNE 1899 - 21 MAY 1994)

Lydia Roehrs, 94, of 4528 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, at MidMichigan Regional 
Medical Center - Gladwin, after a long illness. She was born in Posen, Germany June 19, 1899, and came 
to Gladwin from Cleveland, Ohio in 1924. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. 
The former Lydia Piepke, she married Carl Roehrs in Cleveland March 1, 1924. He died Nov. 27, 1955.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Richard and Herbert, both of Beaverton; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mary Ann) 
Jones of Palm Bay, Fla.; 1 brother, Emil Piepke of Snyder, N. Y.; 10 grandchildren; 20 great 
grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. The Rev. James 
L. Wilk officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials may 
be sent to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, was in charge of 
arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1994 Column - 3 Page - 2   

MARY MARGARET (DIERCKS) ROEHRS (1866 - 18 OCT 1934)
 
THEODORE H. ROEHRS (15 OCT 1905 - 1 AUG 1970) 

SERVICES HELD FOR THEODORE ROEHRS

   Theodore H. Roehrs, 64, of Beaverton died Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Gladwin Hospital after an illness 
of several months. Born in Defiance, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 1905, he came to Gladwin County in 1921. Mr. 
Roehrs was a farmer and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was never married.
   Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lydia Roehrs, of Beaverton; four nieces and two nephews. Rites were 
held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated and burial 
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County 
Record dated 08-05/1970 Column - 4 Page - 1

BETTY M. ROGERS (5 JUNE 1924 - ?)

WILLIAM C. ROGERS (24 MARCH 1924 - 9 JAN 1985)

William Rogers, 60 of Saginaw died Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the Saginaw General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Cass 
City March 24, 1924, he moved to Saginaw 30 years ago form Gladwin. He served in the Marine Corps during World War 
II and was employed by Malleable Iron. Mr. Rogers was married to the former Betty Ross Jan. 5, 1946, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife he is survived by one son, William of Saginaw; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Pamela) Bacon of Morlet, 
Mrs. Fred (Marcia) Frisch and Mrs. Tony (Andrea) Cardenas of Saginaw, his parents Ray and Wilma Rogers of Hope; 3 
sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Grove of Gladwin, Mrs. Emma Lou Watson of Alaska and Mrs. Ann Morgan of South Lyons, 2 
step-brothers, Courtney and Thomas Fillmore of Hope and 7 grandchildren. 
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. form the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cleon Abbott officiated 
and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-16/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2  

TREVOR JAMES ROGGOW (2 MARCH 1992 - 12 MAY 1992)

Trevor Roggow, 2 month old son of Ronald and Susan Roggow of Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 12, in 
the Saginaw General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1992 Column - 5 Page - 2   

Trevor James Roggow, 2 months old, of 3625 White Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, May 12, 192, in 
Saginaw General Hospital. He was born in Saginaw on March 2, 1992.
   Surviving are his parents, Ronald and Susan Roggow of Beaverton; a sister, Rachel; a brother, Scott; 
his grandparents, Donald and Arlene Fromer of West Hope, Ohio and great grandmother, Mrs. Adeline 
Kern of Gladwin.
   Rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Curtis Gordon officiated 
and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral 
home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1992 Column - 3 Page - 2

SIMEON ROOT (? – JUNE 1907)

   ROOT---Simeon Root died in Tobacco township, Friday morning, after a long illness of drospy. He 
leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the home Saturday 
afternoon. Rev. Day officiating. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-13/1907 
Column - 6 Page - 5

DEBORAH JUNE ROSE (14 JUNE 1958 - 15 JUNE 2000)

Deborah June Rose, 42, of Waterford, died suddenly, Thursday, June 15, 2000.  Born June 14, 1958 in 
Detroit, she was the daughter of Junior and Mary (Cleary) Rose. She lived in Oakland County since 1973 
and previously lived in Livingston County.  She was a registered nurse and owner/operator of Point of 
Life in Waterford. 
   Surviving are one daughter, Betty Rose of Waterford; one son, David Rose of San Diego, Calif.; her 
father and stepmother, Junior and Sharon Rose of Beaverton; six brothers, James Rose of Zephyrhills, 
Fla., Roger Rose of Ft. Collins, Colo., Ralph Rose of Pinckney, Joseph Rose of Waterford, Buddy Rose 
of Ludington, Donald Rose of Howell; and one sister, Sandra Rose-Hope of Gladwin. She was preceded 
in death by her mother in 1994. 
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Matt Place 
officiating. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorial contributions may 
be made to be used according to the wishes of the family. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/2000 
Column - 5 Page - 2

JUNIOR ROSE (1929 - ?)

MARY R. (CLEARY) ROSE (20 APRIL 1929 - 4 APRIL 1994)

Mary R. Rose, 64, of 101 E. Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, April 4, 1994, in Saginaw General 
Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Wilcoe, W. Va., April 20, 1929 and moved to Gladwin 
County in 1988 from Waterford. The former Mary Cleary, she was married to Junior Rose on March 20, 
1948, in Wilcoe, W. Va.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 6 sons, Donald of Howell, James of Beaverton, Roger of 
Colorado, Ralph of Pinkney, Joseph of Rose City and Buddy of Grand Rapids; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ron 
(Sandra) Hope of Gladwin and Debra Rose of Waterford; one sister, Martha Proffitt of W. Va.; 22 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roy 
Glasgow will officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m. 
Wednesday. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1994 Column - 4 Page - 2

ELAINE OLIVE ROSEVEAR (4 FEB 1916 - 11 MARCH 1978)

Elaine Olive Rosevear, 62, of Beaverton, died Saturday, March 11, in the Clare Nursing Home following a 
long illness. Born in Rose City on February 4, 1916, she retired in 1970 as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. 
Navy after serving 30 years.
   Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edith Peterson and Mrs. Fern Asch of Beaverton; and one brother, Ray 
Rosevear of Mt. Pleasant. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton 
Chapel. Elder Harold McAllister officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 03-15/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
EMMA JANE ROSEVEAR (19 OCT 1884 - 16 MAY 1957)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ROSEVEAR

   Mrs. Emma Jane Rosevear, 72, a resident of Tobacco township, died on May 16, at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Edith Peterson, in Beaverton. She had been ill for the past six months. Mrs. Rosevear 
was born on October 19, 1884, in Grand Blanc. Coming here from Rose City, Gladwin county had been 
her home for the past 35 years. On May 29, 1907, she married Guy Leroy Rosevear in Kansas City. Mr. 
Rosevear preceded her in death in 1918.
   Survivors include two sons, Alma of Alma and Ray of Mt. Pleasant; three daughters, Edith Peterson 
and Fern Asch of Beaverton and Lt. Elaine O. Rosevear of Camp Lejuene, N.C.; one sister, Edith 
McDonald, of Lansing and 18 grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Saturday at one o'clock at the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton, the Elder B.H. 
Doty officiating. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Keely, James Wiltse, Sherman
Perry, Don Pendleton, Wayne Whitman and Harold McAllister. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1957 
Column - 2 Page - 1
 
GUY LEROY ROSEVEAR (1881 - 1918)

DAVID S. ROSS (11 AUG 1887 - 25 MAY 1977)

David S. Ross, 89, of 139 W. Brown St., Beaverton City, died May 25, 1977, at Gladwin Area Hospital following a lengthy 
illness. A prominent citizen of Beaverton for the past 70 years, Mr. Ross was born in Paulding County, Ohio, August 11, 
1887. He came to Beaverton in 1907. He and the former Mary E. Paxton were married in Grover Hill, Ohio, on October 5, 
1905, and she preceded him in death Dec. 12, 1973. Mr. Ross was a former mayor of Beaverton, a former member of the 
Gladwin County Board of Supervisors, of the Beaverton School Board and the Tri County Health Commission. He was 
employed by the National Park Service and owned and operated several businesses at various times over the years.
   He was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church and the Beaverton F.& A.M Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, 
Mrs. William (Betty) Rogers of Saginaw; 3 sons, L. T. Ross of Mt. Pleasant, F. Wayne Ross of Enon, Ohio, and Warren 
Ross of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Leo, and a sister, Mrs. Julia Simpson, both of Van Wert, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 27 
great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home Beaverton Chaperl, with the Rev. Donald Frederick 
officiating. Interment was Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 06-01/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2
 
DONALD GUNN ROSS, JR (16 NOV 1906 - 13 APRIL 1985)

Donald G. Ross, 78, of 104 E. Knox St., Beaverton, died Saturday, April 13, in the Gladwin Nursing 
Home following a long illness. Born in Itasea County, Minn, Nov. 16, 1906, he spent most of his life in 
Gladwin County. He was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church, past master and life member 
of Masonic Lodge 453. Mr. Ross was married to the former June Oliver May 13, 1938 in Ashley, Ind.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Walter, of Beaverton; and one sister, Mrs. Marian 
Paulus of Breckenridge. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton 
Chapel. The Rev. Aaron Davies officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetey. A Masonic Memorial 
service was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1985 
Column - 3 Page - 2
 
DONALD H. ROSS (1939 - 1997)

IRENE A. ROSS (1940 - ?)

JUNE I. (OLIVER) ROSS (12 AUG 1891 - 28 JUNE 1992)

Mrs. June I. Ross, 100, of 104 E. Knox St., Beaverton, died Sunday, June 28, 1992, in the Gladwin 
Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Buckeye Township, Aug. 12, 1891, she had spent her lifetime 
in the county. Mrs. Ross was a clerk for the Beaverton Post Office and had also served as postmaster 
for several years. She was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church and a life-member of the 
Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars 386.
   The former June Oliver, she was married to Donald Ross on May 13, 1938, in Ashley, Ind. He 
preceded her in death on April 13, 1985. Surviving are several nieces. Services were held Tuesday at 1 
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen officiated and burial was in 
the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1992 Column - 5 Page - 2

L. J/M. ROSS (19 OCT 1913 - 12 NOV 1983)

L. M. Ross, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, Nov. 12, in Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in 
Beaverton on October 19, 1913, he graduated from Beaverton High School and Central Michigan University. He received 
his master's degree from Michigan State University and did graduate work at the University of Colorado. Mr. Ross was a 
teacher and in business administration at Mt. Pleasant High School and Central Michigan University. He was a veteran of 
World War II and had been in Mt. Pleasant since 1947.
   Surviving are one brother, Warren of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Betty Rogers of Saginaw; and several nieces and 
nephews. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton Presbyterian Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were by 
Stinson-Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. Services in Beaverton wer by the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record 
dated 11-16/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2

MARION L. (MITCHELL) ROSS (6 DEC 1918 - 15 JAN 1998)

Marion L. Ross, 79, of Butner, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 in Durham, N.C. Born Dec. 6, 1918 in Beaverton, she 
was the daughter of Harry and Anna Schwalm Mitchell. She lived in Beaverton until 1981 when she moved to N.C. Marion 
married Ronald Ross in February 1937. He preceded her in death in September 1971.
   Surviving are four daughters, Mary Ann and husband Lewis Dull of Butner, N.C., Sally and husband Jerry Hicks of 
Beaverton, Ronna Hosford of Creedmore, N.C., and Susan Surns of Oscoda; one daughter-in-law, Irene Ross of 
Beaverton; one sister, Muriel Anderson of Stem, N.C.; one brother, Wallace Mitchell of Beaverton; 19 grandchildren; and 
37 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, David, March 1997 and three brothers,  Ralph, Harold and 
Harry Jr.
   Services were held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clements Funeral Chapel in North Carolina. She was then moved to the 
Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin where funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. 
Burial was in Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1998 Column - 3 Page - 2   

MARY E. (PAXTON) ROSS (1887 - 20 DEC 1973)

Mrs. Mary E. Ross, 86, of 139 W. Brown Street, Beaverton, died at her home Thursday, December 20, following a long 
illness. Born i Van Wert County, Ohio, the former Mary E. Paxton had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1907, 
coming here from Grover Hill, Ohio. The daughter of Lewis J. and Ida Springer Paxton was married October 5, 1905, in 
Grover Hill, to David S. Ross. Mrs. Ross was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern 
Star 386.
   Surviving are her husband, David; 3 sons, L.J. of Mt. Pleasant, Wayne of Enon, Ohio, and Warren of Portland, Ore.; a 
daughter, Mrs. William (Betty) Rogers of Saginaw; a brother, Dewey Paxton of Clare; a sister, Mrs. Leona Busick of 
Grover Hill, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
   Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. Roger J. Browne officiated and 
burial was in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 12-26/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2
 
MERIDITH P. ROSS (11 SEP 1906 - 26 JUNE 1966)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MEREDITH ROSS

   Meredith P. Ross, 59, of Sanford, died Sunday at the Jodeman Nursing Home, West Branch, following an illness of 
seven months. Born in Grover City, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1906, he came to Gladwin County with his parents in his youth. For 
the past 10 years he had lived in Sanford and prior to that in Pontiac. Mr. Ross' wife, Olive, preceded him in death July 
22, 1964.
   Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David S. Ross of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. William (Betty) Rogers of 
Saginaw; four brothers, Rondal of Beaverton, L. J. of Mt. Pleasant, Wayne of Enon, Ohio, and Warren of Portland, Ore. 
He was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. Lodge. Special Masonic rites were held at the Hall Funeral Home Tuesday 
evening. 
   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Roger Browne, of the 
Beaverton Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery at Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-29/1966 Column - 6 Page - 1
 
RONALD L. ROSS (20 MAY 1911 - 8 SEP 1971)

Ronald Ross, 60 of 2784 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died of a heart attack Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, at the Gladwin Area 
Hospital. Born in Beaverton, May 20, 1911, Mr. Ross graduated from Beaverton High School in 1929, and attended 
Saginaw Business College. He was self-employed as an electrical contractor in Gladwin County until 1940 when he went 
to work at Dow Chemical as an electrician, retiring in June, 1969. He and the former Marion Mitchell were married in Birch 
Run Feb. 21, 1936. He was a resident of Gladwin County his entire lifetime.
   Surviving are his wife, Marion; one son, David of Beaverton; four daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Maryann) Dull, and Mrs. Jerry 
(Sally) Hicks, both of Beaverton, Mrs. Maurice (Ronna) Hosfor, and Mrs. John (Sue) Malosh, both of Sanford; his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. David S. Ross of Beaverton; three brothers, Wayne of Enon, Ohio, L. J. of Mt. Pleasant, and 
Warren of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. William (Betty) Rodgers of Saginaw; and 17 grandchildren. One brother, 
Meredith, died in 1967. 
   Services were held Friday, Sept. 10, at 4:00 p.m., at the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Gray officiating. 
Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
ASA B. ROWE (5 APRIL 1880 - 6 OCT 1949) 

ADA ANN (BOYCE) RUPP (28 NOV 1883 - 15 OCT 1964)

RITES HELD FOR MRS. ADA RUPP

   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Ada Ann Rupp, 80, who died Thursday after a long 
illness. The former Ada Boyce was born in Delta, Ohio, on Nov. 28, 1883. Mrs. Rupp came to Gladwn 
County in 1907 and was married to Edward Rupp. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1960.
   Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Earl Rau, Wooden Shoe Village, and Mrs. Charles Sheperd, of 
Rhodes; seven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services were held in the Beaverton Church of 
the Brethren with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-21/1964 Column - 2 Page - 1
 
ANNA (HORNISH) RUPP (1885 - 9 NOV 1959)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. RUPP

   Mrs. Anna Rupp passed away Monday afternoon at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where she had 
been a patient for the past two months. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rupp came to Gladwin County in 1912 and 
made Beaverton their home most of the time since. Mr. Rupp died several years ago and three years ago 
Mrs. Rupp went to Farmington.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren 
with the Rev. Paul Huffman, of Trinity Church of the Brethren in Detroit, officiating. He will be assisted by 
the Rev. Carl Hilbert of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Burial will be made in Dale Cemetery.
   Surviving are three sons, Rob-er, of Farmington, and William and Earl, of Detroit; three daughters, 
Miss Noreen Rupp, of Farmington, and Mrs. Edward Martin and Mrs. Thomas Larkins of Detroit; a 
brother, the Rev. Jay Hornish, Jewell, Ohio; a half-brother and three half-sisters, all in Ohio. Gladwin 
County Record dated 11-11/1959 Column - 8 Page - 1
 
EDWARD RUPP (01 MARCH 1878 - 03 FEB 1960)

LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO EDWARD RUPP

   Edward Rupp, 81 retired farmer, died February 3, after a lingering illness. Mr. Rupp, born March 1, 
1878 in Larned, Kansa, had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1911. He married the former Miss 
Ada Boyce in 1912. Survivors are his wife , Ada; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Shepard, of Estay, and 
Mrs. Nellie Rau, of Beaverton; two brothers, Oscar of Pioneer, Ohio and Irvin of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and 
seven grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Hilbert will 
officiate and burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 2 Page - 
1
 
NORA M. RUPP (1907 - 1992)

WALTER RUPP (10 JAN 1881 - 29 DEC 1954)

SERVICES HELD FOR WALTER RUPP

   Funeral services for Walter Rupp, 73, Tobacco township farmer, were held Saturday, Jan. 1 at 2:00 
p.m. at the Beaverton church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the church and Rev. 
Arthur Whisler, presiding Elder officiating. The son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Rupp, he was born 
January 10, 1881 at Larned, Kansas. On Septmeber 2, 1906, he was married to the former Anna Hornish 
at Defiance, Ohio. A farmer most of his life, he retired from heavy farm work several years ago because 
of ill health. He has been a resident of Gladwin county for more than 40 years, and was a member of 
Church of the Brethren.
   His survivors include his wife, Anna; three daughters, Miss Norene Rupp, Mrs. Tom Larkin and Mrs. 
Edward Martin of Detroit; three sons, Earl and Robert of Detroit and William of Midland; five 
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eli Flory of Defiance, Ohio, and Mrs. Dan English of Bryan, Ohio; and 
three brothers, Oscar fo Pioneer, Ohio, Ervin of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Edward of Beaverton. Interment 
was made in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1
   
 
CHARLIE RUSSELL (1898 – 7 JUNE 1899) Son of John & Ida Russell.

BEATRICE RUSSELL (1913 - 1969)

BRUCE BERNIE RUSSELL (1897 - 26 JULY 1919)

GEORGE DAVID RUSSELL (4 APRIL 1893 - 23 JAN 1973)

George D. Russell, 79, of Lyle Road, Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Clare Hospital following 
an illness of two days. A life-time resident and farmer of Gladwin County, Mr. Russell was born in the 
Dale Community April 4, 1893. He was married to Nellie Killian May 15, 1918, in Beaverton, and she 
preceded him in death May 25, 1958. Mr. Russell and Mrs. Celia Carrier were married in Pontiac Dec. 17, 
1960, and she died April 29, 1969.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Luella Kindle of Coleman and Mrs. Leona Randle of Clare; a brother 
Lawson of AuGres; and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Randle of Indian River; six grandchildren and five great 
grandsons. Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, in Beaverton, with the 
Rev. Wesley Huggard and the Rev. Arthur Munger officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-31/1973 Column - 7 Page - 2
 
IDA RUSSELL (1869 - 1927)

JEANETTE "NETTIE" (DUMONT) (LORD) RUSSELL (22 JUNE 1897 - 7 OCT 1985)

Nettie Lord Russell, 88, of 222 Sears St., Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 7, in the Gladwin Area Hospital after a short 
illness. Born in Tobacco Township June 22, 1897, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She had been employed 
by several businesses in the Beaverton area. The former Nettie Dumont, she was married to Floyd R. Lord May 7, 1914, 
in Beaverton. He died Aug. 28, 1965. She then married Lawson N. Russell Oct. 18, 1973, in Standish. He preceded her in 
death Sept. 16, 1978.
   Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Letha Hagenbaugh of Beaverton and Mrs. Dorothy Rowley of Clio; 5 step-daughters, 
Mrs. Marcia Koepke, Mrs. Ida Mae Daniels, Mrs. Karen Tanner and Mrs. Loa Dell Pressler of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Norma 
Pratt of Grand Blanc; 27 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeal Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2

JOHN A. RUSSELL (1867 - 10 DEC 1902)
 
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LAWSON N. RUSSELL (11 MAY 1895 - 16 SEP 1978)

Lawson N. Russell, 83, of 222 Sears St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a 
short illness. Born in Gladwin County on May 11, 1895, he retired in 1960 from General Motors Buick division in Flint. He 
moved back to Gladwin County in 1975 from Flint. Mr. Russell and the former Jeanette Lord were married on October 18, 
1973, in Sandish.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 6 daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Madeline) Foote of Flint, Mrs. Ida Daniels, Mrs. George 
(Karen) Tanner and Mrs. Lowell (Loa Dell) Pressler of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Larry (Norma) Pratt of Grand Blanc; 2 
step-daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Leatha) Hagenbaugh of Beaverton and Mrs. Dorothy Rowley of Clio; one sister, Mrs. Ruth 
Randall of Tawas; 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Leon Methner officiated 
and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2
 
NELLIE BEATRICE (KILLIAN) RUSSELL (8 JULY 1899 - 25 MAY 1958)

SERVICES TODAY FOR MRS. GEORGE RUSSELL

   Mrs. Nellie Beatrice Russell, 58, of Beaverton, died Sunday after a year's illness. She was born on 
July 8, 1899, at Hicksville, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County 48 years ago. On May 15, 1918, the former 
Miss Nellie Beatrice Killian was married to George Russell in Beaverton. Last May 18 the couple 
celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. 
   Survivors include her husband, George; two daughters, Mrs Luella Neal, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Leona 
Randle, of Clare five grandchildren; three brothers, George and Arthur Killian, of Flint; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Florence White and Mrs. Lois Calhoon, of Beaverton.
   Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren in Beaverton. 
The Rev. Arthur Whisler will officiate and burial will be in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-28/1958 Column - 6 Page - 1

TILLEY RUSSELL (24 JUNE 1834 - 24 MAY 1905) 

S'S

J. MURIEL SAMPSON (12 AUG 1911 - 10 DEC 1955)

Mrs. Muriel Sampson, 44, of Beaverton, died Saturday, Dec. 10 at Traverse City after an illness of five 
years. The former Miss Muriel Cottrell, she was born Aug. 12, 1911 in Beaverton and had resided here 
most of her life. On Nov. 27, 1928, she was married to William Sampson at Pontiac.
   Surviving are her husband; one son, Richard Dean Sampson of Clare; three daughters, Mrs. 
(Continued on Page 2) Elaine Fackler, Jeanette and Sharon of Mt. Pleasant; one granddaughter Linda 
Ann Sampson of Clare; her mother, Mrs. Della Morris; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Methner, Mrs. Ola 
Hildenbrand, Mrs. Marion Snyder and Mrs. Margaret Woodruff, all of Beaverton.
   Funeral services were held Monday at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church with burial in the Dale 
cemetery. The Rev. John K. Osborn and Paul Mueller officiated. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-14/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1
 
DONALD G. SCHEELE (1928 - 1934)

ERNEST HERMAN SCHEELE (29 AUG 1902 - 4 DEC 1972)

Ernest Herman Scheele, 70, of So. M-18, Beaverton, died Monday, December 4, at the Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Scheele was born at Deshler, Ohio, August 29, 1902, the son of 
Henry and Mary Norden Scheele. He came to Beaverton in 1920 with his parents and they settled on the 
farm he farmed until 1962 when illness forced him to retire. Mr. Scheele and the former Velma Russell 
were married Sept. 27, 1930, at Oberlin. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and of the 
Farm Bureau.
   Surviving are his wife Velma; one son, Herbert of Lexington, Ky.; and two daughters, Mrs. Lewis 
(Verna) Richmond and Delores Spitler, both of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Ray Longstreth of Beaverton; 
and eight grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gladwin, at 2:00 
p.m. with the Rev. John Hieber officiating. Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. There will be a prayer 
service Wednesday evening at 9:00 at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-06/1972 Column - 1 Page - 2

HENRY DUETRICK SCHEELE, JR ( 1894 - 9 DEC 1938)
 
HENRY DUETRICK SCHEELE, SR (1862 - 8 MAY 1942)
 
MARY (NORTON) SCHEELE (1866 - 16 FEB 1950)

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MARY SCHEELE

   Services for Mary Scheele, 83, were held on Sunday afternoon from St. Paul's Lutheran church, wiht 
the Rev. H. F. Brietzke officiating. Burial was made in the Dale cemetery. A prayer service was held at the 
Hall Funeral Home at 1:30.
   Mrs. Scheele was born in Germany on August 17, 1866. She was married to Henry Scheele, who 
preceded her in death about five years ago. They came to Gladwin from Detroit 30 years ago, operating 
a farm in Beaverton township. Mrs. Scheele died at the home of her son, Ernest, in Beaverton township, 
on Thursday, February 16.
   Surviving are one son, Ernest; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Longstreth, of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Norton, and one sister, Mrs. Sophie Riebersal, both of 
Woodburn, Indiana. Three sons and two daughters are deceased. Gladwin County Record dated 
02-22/1950 Column - 6 Page - 1

VELMA L. (RUSSELL) SCHEELE (12 NOV 1909 - 24 APRIL 2004)
Velma L. Scheele, Velma L. Scheele, age 94, of Beaverton died April 24, 2004 at Gladwin Living Centre. 
She was born Nov. 12, 1909 in Beaverton to Braddock and Alberta (Johnson) Russell. She lived in 
Gladwin County her whole life and was a home maker. She attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in 
Gladwin. She married Ernest Scheele on Sept. 27, 1930 in Oberlin. He died in 1972. 
Surviving are her son Herbert (Angela) Scheele of Henderson, Tenn.; daughters Verna (Lewis) Richmond 
of Beaverton, and Delores Spitler of Clare; eight grandchildren, eleven Great grandchildren and one 
Great great grandchild; and several nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her husband; sisters 
Gladys Dangler, Rachel Anderson, and Beatrice Longstreth; brothers Carl, Harry and Harold; and Great 
grandson Matthew Richmond. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 27 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin, with pastor 
Timothy Verity officiating. Burial took place at Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. 
Arrangments were by Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.
DOROTHY M. SCHEIBNER (28 MAY 1924 - 17 JUNE 1992)

Mrs. Dorothy M. Scheibner, 68, of 1418 Highland Cove, Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, June 17, 
1992, at her home. Born in Detroit, May 28, 1924, she came to Gladwin County in 1986 from Mt. Clemens. 
She was a member of the DAV Auxiliary, Wolverine State Post 33 in Detroit. The former Dorothy Utych, 
she was married to Rinold Scheibner on June 11, 1971, in Detroit. He died Feb. 22, 1990.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Anthony Kloka of Metamora and Nicholas Kloka of Bay City; one brother, 
Gerald of Oak Park; one sister, Rita Gervals of New Baltimore; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by a brother, Raymond Utych. Rites will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, 
Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Father James Heller will officiate and burial will be in teh Tobacco Township 
Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-24/1992 Column - 2 Page - 2

RONALD EMIL SCHEIBNER (10 NOV 1925 - 22 FEB 1990)

Rinold E. Scheibner, 64, of 1418 Highland Cove, Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 22, 1990, in 
the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. Born in Detroit, Nov. 10, 1925, he moved to Gladwin 
County in 1986 from Mt. Clemens. Mr. Scheibner was a machinist for Chrysler Motors, Detroit Forge 
Plant, for 17 years until retiring in 1974. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and was a 
member of the Wolverine State Post 33 DAV in Detroit. Mr. Scheibner and the former Dorothy Kloka 
were married June 11, 1971, in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 step-sons, Anthony Kloka of Metamora and Nicholas Kloka of 
Detroit; 2 brothers, Ewald of Warren and Donald of Sterling Heights; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lillian Williams of 
Detroit and Mrs. Eileen Hilliard of Sterling Heights; and 4 grandchildren.
   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Roger 
Hardy officiated and burial was in Tobacco Township Cemetery. Military graveside services were by the 
Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 02-28/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
BERTHA J. (CLINGERMAN) SCHROCK (6 OCT 1891 - 9 NOV 1989)

Bertha J. Schrock, 98, of Flint, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1989, in the Flint Osteopathic Hospital after a long 
illness. Born in Belfontaine, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1891, she moved from Beaverton to Flint many years ago. Mrs. 
Schrock was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church in Flint. The former Bertha Clingerman, she was married 
to Willis Schrock and he preceded her in death in 1944.
   Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Grace) Johnson of Flint and Mrs. Lloyd (Irene) Domine of Mt. 
Morris; a daughter-in-law, Peg Schrock of Grayling; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 2 great 
great grandchildren. A son, Kenneth, preceded her in death in 1966 and a grandson, Richard Johnson, in 
1973.
   Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Reigle Funeral Home, Flint. Hall Funeral Home conducted 
the graveside services Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Tobacco Township Cemetery with Elder Sam Asch 
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-15/1989 Column - 4 Page - 2
  
JOHN WILLIS SCHROCK (1883 – 7 JAN 1944)

ALICE JANE (KEMERER) SCOBY (2 AUG 1865 - 19 MAY 1948)
 
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ALICE SCOBY

   Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Scoby, 82, of Dale, were held on Sunday May 16, at the Dale 
Methodist church. The Rev. Donald Sailor officiated and burial was made in the Dale cemetery. Alice 
Jane Scoby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Kemerer, was born in Paulding county, Ohio, on August 2, 
1865. In 1889 she was married to Edwin G. Scoby, who died 14 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Scoby spent the 
first years of their married life in Ohio, moving to Michigan and settling in Tobacco township in 1894. Mrs. 
Scoby had been making her home with relatives in Flint for the past year where she passed away on May 
19.
   Surviving are two sons, Clarence Scoby, on Montrose, and Charles Scoby, of Beaverton; one sister, 
Mrs. Emma Watts, of Crooksville, Ohio; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five nephews and 
three nieces. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1948 Column - 2 Page - 1

CHARLES NORMAN SCOBY (20 APRIL 1920 - 21 MARCH 1969)

CHARLES S. SCOBY (15 JAN 1893 - 20 MARCH 1974)

Charles S. Scoby, 81, of 2007 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, March 20, at a local nursing home 
following a brief illness. Born in Fulton County, Ohio, January 15, 1893, he had spent most of his life in 
Gladwin County. He was the son of Edward and Alice Kemer Scoby and was a farmer until his retirement. 
From 1922 to 1930, he was employed in Flint at the Buick factory and as a motorman in the streetcar 
system. He and the former Mildred Nelson were married June 17, 1914 in Gladwin County. Mr. Scoby 
served as Tobacco Township clerk and on the Beaverton School board of education. He was a member 
of the Dale United Methodist Church and of the Beaverton F. & A.M.
   Surviving are his wife Mildred; 2 daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Kelley of Elsie and Mrs. Viola Chandler of 
Lompot, Calif.; 2 sons, Gerald of Gladwin and Norman of Richmond; 10 grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren. A son, John, died May 21, 1969.
   Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Dale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Zina 
Bennett officiating and burial was in Dale Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service was held Friday 
evening at Hall Funeal Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1974 Column - 1 Page - 2
 
CLARENCE N. SCOBY (25 APRIL 1895 - 26 JULY 1968)

RITES HELD HERE FOR EX-RESIDENT

   Clarence N. Scoby, 73, of Montrose and formerly of Beaverton, died suddenly at his home last Friday. 
Born in Gladwin County on April 25, 1895, he moved to Montrose 40 years ago. Mr. Scoby was a veteran 
of World War I. He married the former Thelma Nolan on March 11, 1922, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Vance of Montrose; one brother, Charles of Beaverton; 
and one grandchild. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. A. 
H. Keesler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-31/1968 Column - 6 Page - 2
 
EDWIN GORGIS SCOBY (1862 – 16 MAY 1934)

JOHN EDWIN SCOBY (6 JUNE 1922 - 21 MAY 1969)

EX-RESIDENT DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT

   John E. Scoby, 46, of Elkton, Md., died Wednesday, May 21; in an automobile accident in Maryland. 
Born in Tobacco Township on June 6, 1922, he lived in the county until 1942. Mr. Scoby was a navy 
veteran of World War II and was a salesman for the American Engineering Co. 
   He is survived by his wife the former Carolyn Causey; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scoby, of 
Beaverton; one son Gary and one daughter, Delene, both of Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite 
Kelley, of Flint and Mrs. Viola Chandler of Lompot, Calif.; and two brothers, Charles, of Mt. Clemens and 
Gerald, of Gladwin.
   Rites were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. A. H. Keesler 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated  05-28/1969 Column - 1 Page - 2  

MILDRED P. SCOBY (14 JULY 1895 - 6 JAN 1984)

Mildred P. Scoby, 88, 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin died Friday, Jan. 6, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born 
in Nelsonville, Ohio, on July 14, 1895, she came to Michigan in 1901 and spent most of her life in the 
Beaverton area. She was a member of the Dale United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. 
The former Mildred Nelson, she was married to Charles Scoby June 17, 1914, in Tobacco Township. He 
preceded her in death in 1974.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Gerald of Gladwin and Charles of Summerland Key, Fla.; 2 daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Marguerite) Kelley of Elsie and Mrs. Wilson (Viola) Percival of Lompac, Calif.; one brother, John 
Nelson fo Bowling Green, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and 8 
step-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, John in 1969 and a brother, Charles in 
1983.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Dale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Hatch 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangement were by the Mathews Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1984 Column - 3 Page – 2

(Midland Daily News, Jan. 9, 1984)

Mildred P. Scoby, 88, of Gladwin, died Friday evening, Jan. 6, 1984, in the Gladwin Area Hospital.

She was born July 14, 1895, in Nelsonville, Ohio.  She moved to Michigan in 1901, and married Charles 
S. Scoby, June 17, 1914, in Tobacco Township.  He died in 1974.  She was a member of the Dale 
United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

She leaves sons, Gerald Scoby of Gladwin and Charles Scoby of Summerland Key, Fla.; daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Marguerite) Kelley of Elsie and Mrs. Wilson (Viola) Percival of Lompoc, Calif.; brother, John 
Nelson of Bowling Green, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and 
eight step great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a son, John Scoby, in 1969, and brother, 
Charles Nelson in 1983.

Services will be at 1pm Tuesday in Dale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Hatch officiating.  
Burial will be in Dale Cemetery.  Friends may call at Mathew Funeral Home until 9pm today.  Memorials 
are suggested to the Dale United Methodist Church.


THELMA M. (NOLAN) SCOBY (03 MARCH 1903 - 15 JULY 1971)

Services were held Saturday afternoon at the Dale United Methodist Church, Beaverton, for Mrs. Thelma 
Scoby, 68, of Montrose. Mrs. Scoby died Thursday, July 15, at Genesee Memorial Hospital, Flint, 
following an illness of three weeks. Born in Edenville, March 3, 1903, she had been a resident of 
Beaverton before going to Montrose 42 years ago. She was married to Clarence Scoby March 11, 1922, 
in Beaverton, and he preceded her in death July 26, 1968.
   Mrs. Scoby is survived by one son, Vance of Montrose; and four grandchildren. The Rev. Zina 
Bennett officiated at the 2:00 rites and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Hall Funeral Home was in charge 
of the services. Gladwin County Record dated 07-21/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
BENJAMIN SCOTT (? – 8 DEC 1913) 

DAVID CHANDLER SCOTT (1836 - 15 APRIL 1910)

One of the oldest residents of Tobacco township, David C. Scott, died Friday, April 15, of bright's 
disease, aged 74. Mr. Scott settled in Tobacco in 1878, where his family was reared and he cleared a 
large farm. He was born in Ireland in 1836, and was united in marriage there in 1862 to Letitia Dow (a 
sister to the late James G. Dow of Tobacco), who survives. To the union were born three sons and three 
daughters, of whom five of the children are living: William J. of Tobacco, James of Beaverton, and 
Norman of Flint; Eliza, married to Aaron Lince, lives at Shroeder, Minn., Hattie, married to Walter Fairchild, 
lives in Benzie county. 
   Mr. Scott settled in Lewis county, N.Y., in 1865, there residing until coming to Gladwin county. He was 
a member of the Presbyterian church. The esteem in which he was held was attested by the large 
attendance of old friends and neighbors at the funeral held Sunday at the residence at Dale, where burial 
took place. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1910 Column - 3 Page - 1 

{ON THE 1894 CENSUS AS A CIVIL WAR VETERAN LIVING IN BENTLEY TOWNSHIP}.

IDA MAY (HICKS) SCOTT (29 MARCH 1866 - 9 MARCH 1906) - Wife of James D. Scott.

   MRS. JAMES SCOTT---Ida Hicks was born March 28, 1866, at Edenville, Mich. She was united in 
marriage Feb. 22, 1889, to James D. Scott of Tobacco. To this union were born five children, two 
daughters and three sons, all of whom are living. She died from consumption March 9, 1906. Deceased 
had been a resident of Dale many years, and was always held in highest esteem by those who knew her.
   "To know her was but to love her." Her death has brought sorrow to many homes, but we can but feel 
that our loss is her gain.

   An angel came into our home. 
     Our suffering one to see;
   It smiled and said in sweetest tone.
   "Oh come, I gently bear thee home with me."

   With joyful heart she heard this plea.
     And leaving all her earthly care,
   Sweetly answered. "I'll gladly go to rest with thee.
     "And wait me loved one over there." 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1906 Column - 4 Page - 1

JAMES DOW SCOTT (02 FEB 1866 - 30 MAY 1938)

SERVICES HELD AT DALE FOR JAMES DOW SCOTT

   James Dow Scott of Boyce City, who was well known in Beaverton in the pioneer lumber days, died 
at his
home May 30. He was born in the state of New YorkFebruary 2, 1866, and came to Michigan with his 
parents in 1878. He was married to Miss Ida Hicks, who preceded him in death in 1902. To them were 
born five children, Charles of Ann Arbor, Elba of Detroit, and Eva of the same city. These three were in 
attendance at the funeral. Gordon of Detroit and Aldo of Portland, Orgon, were not present. In 1904 he 
was married to Miss Nora Heacocks of Beaverton. To this union was born one daughter, Leona,
who also attended the funeral. 
   Mr. Scott had two brothers and two sisters, all surviving, William of Beaverton, Norman of Flint, Mrs.
Hattie Fairchilds of Cadillac and Mrs. Eliza Lince of Two Harbors, Minn. The funeral procession left 
Boyne City on Wednesday, June 1, and stopped in Beaverton at the home of his brother, William Scott. 
At 1:30 they proceeded to the Dale Methodist church, where services were conducted by Elder S. T. 
Pendleton of Beaverton, with burial in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-08/1938 
Column - 2 Page - 1

MAUD L. (JONES) SCOTT (26 JAN 1884 – 1 APRIL 1900) 

FRANCES A. (REED) SEARSON (9 FEB 1925 - 13 AUG 1980)

Mrs. Frances A. Searson, 55, 291 Wackerly, Sanford, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Flint Osteopathic 
Hospital following a short illness. Born in Towanda, Kan., on February 9, 1925, she moved to Sanford 
five years ago from Beaverton. The former Frances Reed, she was married to Thomas Searson 
September 16, 1946, in Towanda.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Thomas E. and Ronald of Flint and Merton of 
Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. James (Polly) Ryan of Birch Run; 3 brothers, James, Merton and George 
and one sister Mrs. Lara Mae Thompson, all of Kansas; and 8 grandchildren. 
   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry 
List officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-20/1980 Column - 3 
Page - 2

GLEE TENNYSON SEARSON, SR (24 NOV 1895 - 2 OCT 1976)

Glee Tennyson Searson, 80, of 1363 Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Saginaw 
Veteran's Hospital following an illness of six months. Born in Dola, Ohio, on November 24, 1895, he 
came to Gladwin County in 1946 from Kansas. A retired steam fitter, he was a member of Saginaw Local 
85 of the Michigan United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 
Industry. Mr. Searson was a veteran of World War I. He was married to the former Violet Matthews on 
September 29, 1917, in Tuscola County.
   Surviving besides his wife are 4 sons, Glee Jr. of Glendale Heights, Ill., Thomas of Sanford, Donald 
of Eldorado, Kan, and James of Sanford; 3 daughters, Mrs. Betty Tice of Eldorado, Kan., Mrs. 
Rosemary Kirk of Bradenton, Fla., and Mrs. Patsy Brewer of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Lesta Knox of 
Beaverton; 35 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The 
Rev. James Braid officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
10-06/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2
  
MICHAEL DUANE SEARSON (10 JUNE 1951 - 11 OCT 1951)

INFANT DIES 

   Michael Duane Searson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Searson of Beaverton, died at his home 
on Thursday, October 11. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Ernest Jehnsen, pastor of the Beaverton Brethren church officiated and burial was made in the 
Dale cemetery.
   Michael Duane was born on June 10, 1951 and is survived by his parents, one brother, Thomas, 2, 
and a sister, Pauline, 3; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glea Searson of Beaverton and Mrs. Myrtle Reed 
of Towanda, Kansas. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1951 Column - 6 Page - 1

RONALD C. SEARSON (3 AUG 1954 - 3 SEP 1994)

Ronald C. Searson, 40, of Flint, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, in his Flint home following a sudden 
illness. Born Aug. 3, 1954 in Gladwin, he was a Beaverton resident until he moved to Flint 20 years ago. 
Mr Searson was an assembly worker for the Buick Motor Division in Flint, where he retired in 1981.
   Survivors include one son, Laban Searson of Flint; father, Thomas Searson of Birch Run; one sister, 
Polly and husband James Ryan of Birch Run; 2 brothers, Thomas and wife Diana Searson of Birch Run, 
and Merton Scarson of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, 
Frances Searson and brother, Michael Searson.
   Rites will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor Elwyn 
MacDonald will officiate, and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery in Tobacco Township. Gladwin County 
Record dated 09-14/1994 Column - 2 Page - 6
 
THOMAS E. SEARSON (1 OCT 1923 - 21 DEC 1999)

Thomas E. Searson, 76, of Birth Run, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999 at home. He was born Oct. 1, 1923 in 
Oklahoma. Thomas married Frances Reed, Sept. 15, 1945 in Towanda, Kan. She preceded him in death. 
He had been employed by The Dow Chemical Company, retiring in 1980. He loved to fish, especially with 
his family.
   Surviving are one daughter, Polly and husband Jim Ryan of Birch Run; two sons, Thomas and wife 
Diana of Birch Run, and Merton and wife Christine of Burt; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Patsy and husband Rev. Alton Brewer; and two brothers, James and wife Audrey, and Donald 
and wife Crystal. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Ronald.
   Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Krauss-Torhan Funeral Home in Birch Run with Rev. 
Cyril Haines officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA/Hospice. 
Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1999 Column - 6 Page - 2

VIOLET G. (MATHEWS) SEARSON (23 OCT 1897 - 5 MARCH 1981)

Violet G. Searson, 83, of 1363 West Knox Rd., Beaverton, died Thursday, March 5, at the home of her 
daughter Patsy Brewer, after a long illness. Born in Beaverton on October 23, 1897, she moved back to 
Beaverton from Kansas in 1945. The former Violet Mathews, she married Glee Searson September 29, 
1917, in Tuscola County. He preceded her in death October 2, 1976.
   Surviving are 4 sons, Glee Jr. of Glendale Heights, Ill.; Thomas and James of Sanford and Donald of 
Mt. Pleasant City, Ohio; 3 daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Betty) Tice of Eldorado, Kan., Mrs. Cecil 
(Rosemary) Kirk of Bradenton, Fla. and Mrs. Alton (Patsy) Brewer of Beaverton; one brother, Thomas 
Mathews of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Banks of Edenville; 30 grandchildren; 71 great 
grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. James 
Braid officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-11/1981 Column - 
5 Page - 2

DORIS MARIE SERSAW (9 FEB 1957 - 15 APRIL 1957)

INFANT SUCCUMBS

   Doris Marie Sersaw died suddenly at her home on April 15. She was born on Feb. 9, in Gladwin. Her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Sersaw survive; also a brother, Loren, at home; the grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Hazen Swanton of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. James Sersaw of Coleman. The funeral will be held 
this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Otis Smith officiating. Burial will be in the 
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1957 Column - 4 Page - 1   

ELIZA (BARDEN) SEWARD (16 NOV 1856 - 17 APRIL 1937)

MRS. ELIZA A. SEWARD OF TOBACCO TP. DIES

   Funeral services were held at the Dale Methodist church Tuesday, April 20, for Mrs. Eliza A. Seward, 
conducted by Rev. B. F. Wade. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. Second daughter of Benson L. and 
Mary Barden. She was born November 16, 1856 and married Melvin D. Seward September 25, 1873. Mr. 
and Mrs. Seward came to Gladwin about 35 years ago. Mr Seward died June 10, 1932. Mrs. Seward died 
April 17, 1937, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Claude Onweller, in Tobacco township.
   Surviving her are her three children: George B. Seward, Mrs. Lucy Onweller and Bertha Quellet, 28 
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Those attending the funeral from away are: Mr. and Mrs. 
Willard Gunn, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barden of Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Barden of Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. 
George Seward of Wheeler, Mrs. Bertha Quillette of Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Seward of Midland, Mrs. 
Clyde Staley, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Quellette, Fern Merrill and Nora Quellette, all of Saginaw, Mrs. Norman 
Spacek fo Midland and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tompkins of Lansing, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young of Royal 
Oak. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1937 Column - 4 Page - 1
 
EMMA R. SEWARD (1904 - 1968)

GEORGE B. SEWARD (1875 - 1953)

04-15 1953 6 1   

LENA SEWARD (1876 - 1958)

MELVIN D. SEWARD (15 JAN 1854 - 10 JUNE 1932)

Melvin D. Seward, born at Seward, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1854, died suddenly at his home in Tobacco township 
June 10, 1932, from heart disease, 78 years, four months and 25 days old, having been a resident of 
Gladwin county 35 years, his wife and three children surviving him. He was married to Eliza A. Barden 
Sept. 25, 1873, at Fairfield, Michigan. The children born to the union are George B. Seward; Bertha, wife 
of Elmer Quillet; and Lucy, wife of Claude Onweller. 
   Funeral service was held Sunday and conducted by Rev. William McKimmy. The remains were interred 
at the Dale cemetery. Two brothers, Charles of Lyons, Ohio, and William of Jasper, Michigan, also 
survive him. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1932 Column - 7 Page - 1
 
VELMA SEWARD (BABY) (? - ?)

ALBERT H. SEYMOUR (27 MARCH 1891 - 19 JULY 1956)

ILLNESS FATAL TO ELDER SEYMOUR

   Elder Albert H. Seymour, 65, a resident of Gladwin county for 30 years, passed away July 19, after an 
illness of two years. Mr. Seymour was born March 27, 1891 in Bay County, and married the former Mary 
A. Blodgett on March 17, 1912 in Beaverton. He has been an ordained minister for 38 years and a 
member of the R.L.D.S. Church of Beaverton for 42 years. He was a carpenter as a sideline.
   Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons, Lawrence E. of Livonia and Roy D. of Corunna; one daughter, 
Mrs. Edna Rynard of Sugar Island; 12 grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd of Mt. Pleasant, George of 
Eau Claire; Fred of Defiance, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Landon of Wilford, Ark. and Mrs. Viva Cain of 
Flint. Four sons and one daughter preceded him in death.
   Funeral services were held Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ 
of Latter Day Saints with the Elder Lewis Grice of Midland officiating, assisted by the Elder Alvin 
Pendleton. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1956 Column - 5 Page - 1

EARL E. SEYMOUR (1915 - 1921)

ESTHER E. SEYMOUR (21 JULY 1919 - AUG 1919) - 3 weeks old - Twin of A. Seymour.
 
GUY A. SEYMOUR (1922 - 1924)

MARY A. SEYMOUR (13 FEB 1892 - 15 OCT 1975)
 
Mrs. Mary Seymour, 83, of Beaverton died Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital 
following a short illness. Born in Perry, Ia., on February 13, 1892, she had lived in Gladwin County for 68 
years and was a member of the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. She was married to Albert H. Seymour on 
March 17, 1912 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1956.
   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Edna) Rhynard of Beaverton; one son, Roy of Battle Creek; 
14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton 
R.L.D.S. Church. Sam Asch and Harold McAllister officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. 
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1975 
Column - 4 Page - 2

WILFRED SEYMOUR (10 JUNE 1914 - 11 FEB 1915) 
 
BARBARA (SHETTERLY) SHAFFER (17 JAN 1852 - 15 DEC 1921)
 
Barbara Shetterly was born in Juniato county, Penn., Jan. 17, 1852 and in 1869 came to Elkhart, Ind. On 
Dec. 8, 1872, she was united in marriage with Henry F. Shaffer of that place. Their union was blessed 
with one daughter who died in infancy, and four sons. They resided in Elkhart 16 years and then moved 
to Allegan county where they lived 15 years. In April 1903 with her husband and son Justy she came to 
Dundas Corners, Gladwin county, where she passed from this life Dec. 15, 1921, at the age of 69 years, 
10 months and 28 days.
   She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and four sons, D. P. of Battle Creek, W. S. of Holland 
and John and Justy of Tobacco township, a sister, Mrs. Foltz of Elkhart, Ind., besides many other 
relatives and friends. 
   Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul. May keep the path but will not reach the goal. While he 
who walks in love may wander far. Yet God will bring them where the blessed are.
   Her many friends gathered Saturday, Dec. 17, to pay their last tribute. Rev. Preston officiated and a 
quarette of Beaverton high school pupils also gave words of comfort in the three beautiful songs they 
rendered. Mrs. Shaffer had been in poor health for a number of years, but only during the last year was 
she unable to do her own work. She was much beloved by all who knew her, especially the children who 
always found in her a sympathic friend. Gladwin County Record dated 12-22/1921 Column - 2 Page - 4

HAROLD F. SHAFFER (11 DEC 1918 - 15 JAN 1985)

Harold F. Shaffer, 66, of 37 63 Shaffer Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the Midland Hospital 
Center. Born in Beaverton Dec. 11, 1918, he was a crane operator for Local 324, Saginaw and a veteran 
of World War II.
   Surviving are one son, Lee of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Field of Florida; 2 brothers, 
Donald of California and Robert of Florida; and 2 grandchildren. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 01-23/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
HENRY FISNER SHAFFER (19 JAN 1847 - 5 JUNE 1937)

HENRY SHAFFER DIES IN TOBACCO TOWNSHIP

   Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church at Dale for Henry Shaffer, 
conducted by Rev. B. F. Wade. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. Mr. Shaffer died at the home of his son, 
John Shaffer, in Tobacco township, and was in his 90's. Gladwin County Record dated 06-09/1937 
Column - 3 Page - 1 

TOBACCO TP. RESIDENT SINCE 1903 PASSES

   Henry Fisner Shaffer, a resident of Tobacco township since 1903, died at the John Shaffer home at 
Knoxville June 5 after an illness of nearly four weeks. He was born January 19, 1847, at Selmsgrove, 
Pennslyvania. At 21 he came to Elkhart, Indiana, where he worked in the shop of the Lake Shore Railway 
Co. Here he was marrried to Barbara Shelterly December 8, 1872. In 1888 they came to Allegan county. 
After coming to Gladwin they located on a farm at Dundas corners. He was a consistent member of the 
German Lutheran church.
   His daughter Mary died at Elkhart, Ind., when four years old, a son, Justy, in 1927; and Mrs. Shaffer, 
in December 15, 1921. Surviving him are three sons, D. P. Shaffer of Battle Creek, Faris Shaffer of 
Holland and John Shaffer of Beaverton, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were 
held June 7 at the Dale Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. B. F. Wade of the Beaverton 
church. Burial was at the Dale cemetery.
   Attending the funeral from away were: Peter Shaffer of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Farn Shaffer and 
Mrs. Beck and son of Holland; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shaffer and Shirley Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaffer, 
Mr. and Mrs. John Fields, son, Donnie Shaffer, Donald Shaffer, James Shaffer and Gertrude Shaffer of 
Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1937 Column - 5 Page - 1

JOHN FRANKLIN SHAFFER (27 JULY 1877 - 8 SEP 1965)

RITES SATURDAY FOR JOHN F. SHAFFER

   Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for John Franklin Shaffer, 88, of 
Tobacco Township, who died today (Wednesday) at his home after a long illness. He was born in Elkhart, 
Ind., on July 27, 1877, and came to Gladwin County in 1916. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Shaffer was 
married to the former Edna Robinson in Allegan County. She preceded him in death on March 25, 1945.
   Surviving are five sons, Paul and Robert of Detroit, Donald and James in California, and Harold at 
home; one daughter, Margaret, in Indiana; one brother, W. S., of Holland; 11 grandchildren and 18 great 
grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose will officiate and burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 09-08/1965 Column - 2 Page - 1
 
JUSTY MELVIN SHAFFER (9 JULY 1887 - 19 NOV 1927)
 
Justy Melvin Shaffer died at his home in Tobacco township, Saturday Nov. 19, after an illness of two 
years. He was born at Elkhart, Ind., July 9, 1887, and came to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry F. Shaffer, in 1888, who located in Tobacco township. He was married to Helen Marie Myers, 
November 12, 1919. He was a farmer by occupation until his health failed. He was a member of the 
church and the I.O.O.F.
   Services were held at the Dale church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. J. Preston 
officiating. Burial took place at Dale cemetery. The pallbearers were Eric Reymore, Lawrence Hughes, 
Clarence Scoby, Ira Brand, Herbert French and Welcome Snyder.
   He is survived by his wife, his father, Henry F. Shaffer, three brothers, Ferris at Holland, Peter at 
Battle Creek, and John of Beaverton. His sister Mary preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record 
dated 11-24/1927 Column - 3 Page - 4   

MARIAN SHAFFER (1904 - 22 SEP 1934)
 
Funeral services for Marian Shaffer, who was killed September 22 at Plymouth when he fell 50 feet while 
working on a construction job, were held Tuesday, Sept. 25, from the Brethren church of Beaverton. Rev. 
R. Norton officiated. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Shaffer had been married only three years, 
having wed Erma Patterson at Dearborn in 1931. He was 30 years old. Surviving him, besides his widow, 
and an eight-months old son, are his father and mother, five brothers and one sister.
   He first started working for the Beaverton Construction Company. For the last seven years he was 
employed by the McKenzie Company. For the last seven years he was employed by the McKenzie 
Company. At the time of his death he was working for the Jutton-Kelly Co.
   "I can not say, and I will not say --- That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave 
of his hand. He has wandered into another land. And left us dreaming. How very fair it needs to be,  
Since he lingers there. An you, Oh you who the saddest, Yearn for his old time step and his glad return. 
Think of his faring on as dear. In the love of There as the love of Here; Think of him still as the same, I 
say. He is not dead. He is just away. Gladwin County Record dated 10-03/1934 Column - 4 Page - 2   

SARAH EDNA (ROBINSON) SHAFFER (27 MARCH 1876 - 25 MARCH 1945)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. SHAFFER

   Mrs. Sarah Edna Shaffer, 69, resident of Tobacco township, died Sunday, March 25, at the home of 
her son Paul Shaffer, in Detroit. She had been in poor health for the past eight months, and had, 
because of her health, just recently made her home with her son. Sarah Edna Robinson was born in 
Shelberne, Ontario, on March 27, 1876, and was married to John F. Shaffer, in St. Joseph, Michigan in 
January, 1901. She has been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 29 years.
   Surviving are her husband; five sons, Paul, Robert, and James, all of Detroit and Cpl. James, all of 
Detroit, Cpl. Don stationed in the Philippines and Sgt. John, somewhere in the South Pacific; one 
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Fields, of Detroit; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Paquin, of 
Bangor, Michigan and Mrs. Earl Beam, of Hartford, Michigan.
   Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Brethren church with Rev. 
E. S. Hollinger, officiating and burial will take place in the Dale cemetery. For many years Mrs. Shaffer 
was the Record correspondent for Knoxville and her passing will be missed by many readers. Gladwin 
County Record dated 03-28/1945 Column - 4 Page - 1
 
LEO C. SHEETS (1927 - ?)

LEONA M. (SWINSON) SHEETS (18 NOV 1920 - 30 JULY 1991)

Mrs. Leona M. Sheets, 70, of 310 VanDyke Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, July 30, 1991, in the Mid Michigan Regional 
Medical Center, Clare, after a short illness. Born in Rhodes, Nov. 18, 1920, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. 
She enjoyed crafts and quilting. The former Leona Swinson, she was married to Leo Sheets on May 5, 1962, in Gladwin.
   Surviving are 4 sons, Alfred Wray Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio., Allan Sheets of Beaverton, William Sheets of Harrison, and 
Randall Sheets of Gulf Port, Miss.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fern Truitt of Gaithersburg, Md. and Mrs. Darlene Bierd of 
Beaverton; 6 brothers, Frank Swinson of Oklahoma, William and Richard Swinson of Rhodes, Melvin and Bobbie 
Swinson of Midland and Donald Swinson of Midland County; 3 sisters, Betty Knight and Donna Woodruff of Beaverton 
and Ruth King of Georgia; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A brother, Charles Swinson, preceded her in 
death.
   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Paul Sheets officiated and 
burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemtery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-07/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2

BETTY L. (GOSS) SHELLHORN (26 SEP 1933 - 10 MAY 1993)

Betty Louise (Goss) Shellhorn, 59, of Beaverton, died Monday, May 10, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, 
Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Cropwell, Ala., Sept. 26, 1933, she came to Gladwin County 4 years ago from 
Livonia. She was an accountant.
   Surviving are friends, the Lloyd Tyre family of Beaverton. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Tobacco Township 
Cemetery with the Rev. David Stewart officiating. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin 
County Record dated 05-12/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2   

CELLUS SHEPHARD (1905 - 1967)

CHARLES G. "BUD" SHEPHARD (4 JUNE 1916 - 14 FEB 1966)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR RHODES MAN

   Charles "Bud" Shephard, 49, of Rhodes, died Monday at Alma following an illness of six weeks. Rites 
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home in Midland. The Rev. Ernest Hasse will 
officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Born on June 14, 1916, near Shepherd, he was an 
operator and assistant foreman for Dow Chemical Co.
   Mr. Shephard was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Rhodes Missionary Church, Estey 
Sportsmen's Club, Michigan United Conservation Club, and the Michigan Bear Hunters Club. He was 
married to the former Mildred Rupp, of Beaverton. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Giles Shepard, of Rhodes; three sons, Edward, of Lansing, Thomas and Gary, at home; two 
daughtes, Mrs. Judy Switalske, of Lansing, and Mary, at home; and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Sorg, of 
Porterville, Calif. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1966 Column - 6 Page - 2
 
JULIA SHEPHARD (1906 - 1997)

NANCY LEE SHEPHARD (12 MARCH 1942 - 23 FEB 1943) - INFANT
 
HOLD SERVICES FOR SHEPARD BABY AT ESTEY

   Nancy Lee Shepard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shepard of Rhodes, died February 23rd. She 
was born March 12, 1942, at Rhodes. Surviving are her parents, one brother, Edward; grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Giles Shepard of Estey and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rupp of Rhodes; great-grandmother, Mrs. James 
Noyes of Saginaw; and great grandfather, Louis Helmlin of Sanford, besides other relatives.
   Services were held Thursday, February 25th at the grandparents home at Estey with Rev. Hoover of 
the Brethren church of Beaverton officiating, assisted by Rev. Gyrus Gale of Pinconning, pastor of the 
Estey Mission. Burial was in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1943 Column - 7 Page - 
1   

BESSIE FISHER (DILS) SHOCK (11 JULY 1888 - 5 MARCH 1986)
 
Bessie Shock, 97, of 131 W. Brown St., Beaverton, died Wednesday, March 5, in the Schnepp Nursing 
Home, St. Louis, after a long illness. Born in Henry County, Ohio July 11, 1888, she came to Gladwin 
County in 1915. Mrs. Shock was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and Tobacco 
Township Treasurer for 27 years until retiring in 1961. The former Bessie Dils, she was married to Elmer M. 
Shock Feb. 1, 1915, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. He preceded her in death July 26, 1970.
   Surviving are one son, Paul of Lake Isabella, Calif.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mary French of Stanton, Mrs. 
Fern Higgins of Reed City and Mrs. Charles (Grace) Voorheis of Gladwin and Apache Junction, Ariz.; 17 
grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
   Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Mike Clark 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-12/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2   

ELMER M. SHOCK (13 JAN 1890 - 26 JULY 1970)
 
RITES HELD TODAY FOR ELMER SHOCK

   Elmer M. Shock, 80, of Beaverton, died Sunday, July 26, in Bay City General Hospital after a short 
illness. Born in Defiance, Ohio, on Jan. 13, 1890, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1915. Mr. Shock 
was a farmer and a member of the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. He was married to the former 
Bessie Dils on Fevb. 1, 1915, in Ft. Wayne, Ind.
   Surviving besides his wife are, one son, Paul, of Paramount, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary French, 
of Stanton, Mrs. Fern Higgins, of Reed City and Mrs. Grace Voorheis, of Flint; one brother, Roy, of 
Sherwood, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. J. F. Hornish, of Defiance, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of The Brethren. The Rev. 
Henry List and the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. The Hall Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1970 Column - 7 Page - 1   

ERMA MAE SIMBERG (7 FEB 1922 - 20 MAY 1990)

LILL SLOMKA (1923 - 1999)

WALT SLOMKA (1926 - 1999)

ADA LILLIAN (RITCHIE) SMITH (8 AUG 1890 - 5 JUNE 1962)

RITES HELD FOR MRS. ADA SMITH

   Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Ada Lillian Smith, 
71, who died in Brantford, Ontario on Tuesday, June 5. The Rev. Henry C. Hall officiated and burial was 
in the Dale Cemetery. 
   Born on August 8, 1890, in Wingham, Ontario, the former Ada Lillian Ritchie was married to Archie 
Depew Smith on June 8, 1920, in Brantford. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1961. A resident of 
Gladwin County since 1951, Mrs. Smith moved to Flint in November, last year.
   Surviving her is a son, Thompson, of Mt. Morris; a sister, Miss Annie Ritchie, of Brantford; three 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Gladwin County Record dated 06-13/1962 Column - 7 Page - 1   
 
ALBERT H. SMITH (19 DEC 1859 - 4 OCT 1944)

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR ALBERT SMITH

   Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church for Albert H. 
Smith, 84, well-known Beaverton resident, who died Wednesday at his home there. The Rev. E. S. 
Hollinger of the Brethren Church and Rev. Donald Sailor of the Beaverton Methodist Church officiated at 
the services and burial was in the Dale cemetery.
   A carpenter by trade, Mr. Smith was born in Maple Grove, Michigan, on December 19, 1859. He is 
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Asch and Mrs. Hazel McKimmy, and one son, Percy Smith, all of 
Beaverton; and one sister, Mrs. E. N. Case, Midland. Mrs. Smith preceded her husband in death last 
April. They had been residents of Beaverton for the past 45 years. Gladwin County Record dated 
10-11/1944 Column - 4 Page - 4
 
ALMON SMITH (7 NOV 1833 - 27 JUNE 1929)

ARCHIE DEPEW SMITH (28 AUG 1892 - 17 OCT 1961)
 
SERVICES THURSDAY FOR A. D. SMITH

   Services will be held Thursday for Archie DePew Smith, of Gladwin, who died Tuesday morning 
following an illness of nine months. Mr. Smith was born in Duton, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 28, 1890 and 
was employed in the accounting department of General Motors before retiring and coming to Gladwin in 
1951. He was married to the former Ada Ritchie on June 8, 1920, in Brantford, Ont.
   Surviving are his widow, Ada; one son Thompson, of Flint; three grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon 
Showers will officiate and burial will be in the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-18/1961 
Column - 2 Page - 1   

CAROL ANNE SMITH (1951 – 18 JUNE 1998)

CELIA ANN (RAY) SMITH (1881 – 28 AUG 1936)

CHARLES EDGAR SMITH (25 APRIL 1859 - 7 NOV 1937)

CHARLES E. SMITH DIES IN TOBACCO TOWNSHIP

   Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 10, at the home of Mrs. Harold Publow in 
Tobacco township for her father, Charles E. Smith, conducted by Rev. H. R. Hodgson. Burial will be at 
Dale cemetery. Born April 25, 1859, he died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Publow, 
and is survived by five children, his daughter, Mrs. Publow, Mrs. Nina Beach and Robert Smith of Los 
Angles, Calif., Alfredc Smith of Montana and Frank Smith of Iowa. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-10/1937 Column - 2 Page - 4

CHRISTIAN D. SMITH (23 MAY 1880 - 2 APRIL 1981)

Christian D. Smith, 100, of Gladwin, died Thursday, April 2, after a long illness. Born in Fayette, Ohio, on 
May 23, 1880, he came to Gladwin County in 1900. He farmed in Tobacco Township until 1956. Mr. Smith 
never married and had one brother who preceded him in death.
   Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Harold 
McAllister officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-08/1981 
Column - 6 Page - 2   
 
CLARENCE A. SMITH (11 OCT 1908 - 7 OCT 1928)
 
Clarence, 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Smith of Beaverton, passed away at his home Sunday, 
Oct. 7, after a lingering illness of diabetes. Clarence was born and grew to manhood here and has many 
friends who grieve his early death. Much sympathy is extended ot the bereaved ones. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-11/1928 Column - 3 Page - 4   

CLAUDE DOUGLAS SMITH (11 MAY 1876 - 29 OCT 1949)
 
LONG-TIME RESIDENT PASSES SUDDENLY

   Funeral services for Claude Douglas Smith, 73, were held this afternoon from the Dale church, with 
the Rev. Donald Sailor officiating. Burial was made in Dale cemetery. A short prayer service preceded 
the church service at the Hall Funeral Home.
   Mr. Smith passed away suddenly at his farm home in Tobacco township on Saturday, October 29. He 
was born in Otisville on May 11, 1876, and had been a farmer in this vicinity for about 50 years. His wife, 
the former Celia Ray, died in 1935.
   Surviving are five sons, Ivan, of Estey, James, of California, Guy, Elmer and Floyd, of Beaverton; 15 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also one sister, Rhoda Russell, of Otisville. Gladwin County 
Record dated 11-02/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1  

DORIS J. SMITH (1929 - ?)

EDWARD A. SMITH (18 APRIL 1925 - 30 NOV 1987)

Edward A. Smith, 62, of 3346 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Nov. 30, in the Midland Hospital 
Center after a long illness. Born in Beaverton April 18, 1925, he had spent his lifetime in the county. Mr. 
Smith was a truck driver for Dow Corning in Midland for 36 years until retiring in 1982. Mr. Smith and the 
former Geraldine Schoals were married June 18, 1949, in Beaverton. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Dale and Albert of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Carol Smith 
and Mrs. Paul (Linda) Palmer of Beaverton; one brother, Jack of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Doris Smith of 
Beaverton and Mrs. Geraldine Lightfoot of Tifton, Ga.; and 2 grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Jerry Wells will officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 12-02/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

EIVA (PAGE) SMITH (1936 - ?)
 
ELIZABETH SMITH (? - 17 FEB 1895) - Wife of G.W. Smith 41 yrs, 10 mo.’s, 11 days.

ELLEN (GRAVES) SMITH (6 MARCH 1871 - 30 APRIL 1944)

Services will be held for Mrs. Ellen Smith at the Presbyterian Church at Beaverton at 2 p.m. Thursday. 
Ellen Graves was born in Saginaw county on March 6, 187, and passed away at Mercy Hospital in Bay 
City on April 0 at the age of 73. She was married to Albert H. Smith on November 15, 1888.
   Surviving are three children, Mrs. Hazel McKimmy, Mrs. Myrtle Asch, and Percy Smith, all of 
Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. S.B. Kelly of Flusing; a brother, Oscar Graves of Rhodes; 21 grandchildren, 
and 27 nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-03/1944 Column - 4 Page - 4

SERVICES FOR MRS A.H. SMITH

     Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church for Mrs. A. H. Smith 
who died Sunday, April 30, at Mercy Hospital in Bay City. Rev. Perry Arnold and Rev. Donald Sailor 
officiated. Ellen Graves was born March 6, 1871, in Saginaw county. She was married to Albert H. Smith 
on November 15, 1888, in Saginaw. They moved to Midland county and lived there a few years, moving 
to Gladwin 46 years ago. The Smiths celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary November 15, 1938.
     Surviving besides the husband are one son, Percy; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Smith and Mrs. 
Myrtle Asch, all of here; one sister, Mrs. F.B. Kelly, of Flushing; one brother, Oscar Graves, of Rhodes; 
and 21 grandchildren. Burial was made at the Dale Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandson, T Sgt. James 
Gordon Asch, Ronald and John McKimmy, Edward, Jack and Max Smith, Doyle an L C Asch and 
Howard McKimmy carried flowers.
     Attending the services from away were T/Sgt. and Mrs. Gordon Asch of St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Alice 
McKimmy, Mrs. Myrtle Parker, Mrs. Minnie Herrick, Mrs. Ferris Tebeo, Mrs. Eva Longsway and Mrs. 
Nelson Hayes, all of Saginaw; Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Kelly and Mrs. Nettie Leudtke of Flushing; Mrs. Hattie 
Wesner, Mr. and Mrs. Bert LaDuke of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves of Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. 
George Rolfe of St. Charles; Mr. and Mrs. William Rex of Atlas; Mr. and Mrs. E N Case, Mr. and Mrs. 
Roy Hinds and Mrs. John Benseh of Midland; and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graves of Rhodes. Gladwin 
County Record dated 05-10/1944 Column - 4 Page - 4

ELMER SMITH (28 APRIL 1903 - 6 FEB 1955)

SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS

   Funeral services will be held for Elmer Smith, 52, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral 
Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Larry Grubaugh officiating. The son of the late Claude and Celia Smith, he 
was born April 28, 1903 in Gladwin County and spent his entire life here. Mr. Smith who has been ill for 
the past five years passed away at the Farwell Nursing Home. His survivors include four brothers, Ivan of 
Estey, Floyd and Guy of Beaverton and James of San Francisco, Calif. Interment will be made in the 
Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1955 Column - 5 Page - 1
   
FLOYD E. SMITH (1917 – 22 JAN 1979)
 
10-31 1979 4 2   

GARY DALE SMITH (10 APRIL 1967 - 3 JULY 1967) 

SERVICES TODAY FOR INFANT SON

   Gary Dale Smith, 2-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Beaverton, died Monday of 
pneumonia at his home. He was born on April 11, 1967, in Clare. Besides his parents, he is survived by 
three brothers, William, Jon, and James; one sister, Judy; all at home, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Mercer of Beaverton and Mrs. Flora Smith of Midland; and a great grandmother, Mrs. Allie Burr 
of Hope. 
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Randall Roose 
officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1967 Column - 1 Page - 
1   

GENE MAX SMITH (4 MAY 1928 - 5 NOV 1978)

Gene Max Smith, 50, of 3345 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov. 5, in Flint McLaren Hospital 
after a short illness. Born in Beaverton on May 4, 1928, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Smith was 
employed in the frame assembly division of the Chevrolet Truck Assembly Plant in Flint.
   Surviving are 2 brothers, Edward and Jack of Beaverton, and 2 sisters, Doris Smith of Beaverton and 
Mrs. Geraldine Lightfoot of Tifton, Ga. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall 
Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2   

GERALDINE SMITH (1933 - ?)

HUGH ROBERT SMITH (6 JUNE 1898 - 11 JAN 1977)

Hugh R. Smith, 78, of 319 West Brown, Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, in the Midland Hospital 
following an illness of two weeks. Born in Tobacco Township on August 6, 1898, he had spent his 
lifetime in Gladwin County. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Beaverton F. & A.M. 
Lodge No. 453, the Gladwin County V.F.W. Post No. 7303 and the Disabled American Veterans. He 
worked for Dow Chemical Co. and was a heating contractor and also worked in sheet metal construction.
   Mr. Smith and the former Erma P. Snyder were married on August 7, 1920, in Gladwin. Besides his 
wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ladena) Kercher of Linwood, and Mrs. Richard (Sharie) 
Ewald of Mattawan; 3 sons, Hugh (Bud) of Lakeview, Charles of Beaverton and Tom of Sanford; 2 
sisters, Mrs. Norma Loveless of Bradenton, Fla. and Mrs. Arlee Loveless of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren 
and 14 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Vernon 
Wyllys officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held Thursday 
night at 8 p.m.Gladwin County Record date 01-19/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2 
 
JAMES EDWARD SMITH (? – 24 SEP 1949) - STILLBORN

JULIA A. (CULLEN) SMITH (29 SEP 1900 - 23 DEC 1968) 

SERVICES HELD FOR JULIA SMITH

   Mrs. Julia A. Smith, 68, of Beaverton Township, died December 23, in the Midland Hospital following 
an illness of one week. Born in Maumee County, Ohio, on Sept. 29, 1900, she came to Gladwin County 
40 years ago from Toledo. The former Julia Cullen, she was married to Percy E. Smith on July 19, 1923, 
in Toledo.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Doris at home and Mrs. Geraldine O. 
Lightfoot of Tefton, Ga.; three sons, Edward, Jack and Gene, all of Beaverton; and six grandchildren. 
Rites were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry List officiated and burial 
was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-01/1969 Column - 3 Page - 1   

LAVINA (MYERS) SMITH (18 MAY 1837 - 10 DEC 1913)

Lovina M., wife of Almon Smith, died at their home in Tobacco township of cerebal hemorrhage, Dec. 10. 
She was born in Somerset county, Penn., May 18, 1837, and was a daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob 
Myers. She was married to Almon Smith, May 16, 1858. Five children ten grandchildren, three brothers 
and four sisters survive her. For years she has been a faithful Christian. Funeral services were held at the 
Tobacco town hall. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1913 Column - 6 
Page - 1

LOREN GARY SMITH, JR (17 JUNE 1961 - 2 JAN 1994)

Loren Gary Smith Jr., 32, of 2980 McNamara Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 2, 1994, at his 
home. He was born in Denver, Colo. on June 17, 1961, and came to Gladwin County in 1967 from Denver. 
Mr. Smith was a laborer for Huron Valley, Inc. in Ann Arbor for 10 years.
   Surviving are his father and step-mother, Loren and Rose Smith Sr. of Beaverton; his mother and 
step-father, Forest and Shirley Parker of Newaygo; 4 sisters, Roshelle Brubaker and Sue Hosman of 
Beaverton, Roxanne Manifold of Houghton Lake and Deb Smith of Newyago; 3 brothers, Ron Streeter 
and Dan Smith of Beaverton and Rich Streeter of Gladwin; 5 step-sisters, Kathi, Laura and Colleen 
Parker and Theresa Parmenter of Newaygo and Doris Parker of Florida; grandmother, DeEtta Smith of 
Clare and grandfather, Beverly Redman of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, 
Helen Redman and Harold Smith.
   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel and burial will 
be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m. today, Wednesday. Memorials may be 
made to the Loren Smith Jr. Sports Scholarship in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 01-05/1994 
Column - 2 Page - 2 

MRS. MARY SMITH (? – FEB 1907)

   Mrs. Mary Smith died at the home of her son, G. W. Smith, the results of a fall, at the age of 83. 
Interment Sunday at the Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1907 Column - 1 Page - 8  

MICHAEL LEE SMITH (12 SEP 1983 - 3 JULY 1990)
 
Michael L. Smith, 6, of 417 S. Ross St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, July 3, 1990, at his home after fighting 
leukemia for 5 years. Born in Lansing, Sept. 12, 1983, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. 
Michael was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church and attended the Skeels Northern Christian School. 
He was also a member of the Cedar River Riding Club.
   Surviving are his parents, Susan (Balzer) Smith of Beaverton and Russell Smith of Gladwin; 
grandparents, Ray Balzer and Russell and Joyce Smith of Gladwin; great grandparents, Mary Jane and 
Bill Butcher of Gladwin and Wayne and Emily Trebes of Ill.; and many aunts and uncles.
   Services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sissons-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Bryan 
Johnson officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-11/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2   

PEGGY LOUISE SMITH (? - 12 JAN 1955) - STILLBORN
 
INFANT DIES

   Graveside services were held Jan. 14 for Peggy Louise Smith, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Smith, who passed away at the Midland hospital, Jan. 12. The Rev. Larry Grubaugh conducted 
the service and burial was in Dale cemetery. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-19/1955 Column - 7 Page - 1   

PERCY E. SMITH (26 MARCH 1898 - 4 MARCH 1974)

Percy E. Smith, 76, of Beaverton, died Monday, March 4, in the Midland Hospital. Born in Midland on 
March 26, 1898, he has spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Smith was a carpenter and a mason. He 
was married to the former Julie Cullen on July 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio. She preceded him in death on 
Dec. 23, 1968.
   Survivors include three sons, Edward A., Jack D. and Gene M. of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. 
Doris Junita of Beaverton and Mrs. Geraldine Lightfoot of Tifton, Ga.; one sister, Myrtle Wright of 
Beaverton; and six grandchildren.
   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. 
Arthur Whishler officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-06/1974 
Column - 5 Page - 2
 
S. PAULINE SMITH (1929 - 1986)
 
SAMUEL LEWIS SMITH (26 MARCH 1861 - 18 MARCH 1915) 

Lewis Smith of Tobacco township dropped dead on his doorstep while preparing to get supper Monday. 
Mr. Smith had been in poor health for about two years. He was born in Indiana and was aged 51 years 
and 24 days. He and his father, who survives him, had been residents of Tobacco township 14 years. 
Funeral services were held today at Dale church. Interment in Dale cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-22/1915 Column - 5 Page - 1

WILMA E. (HENRY) SMITH (17 APRIL 1920 - 26 OCT 1979)
 
Wilma Smith, 59, of 1299 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 26, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. 
Born in Gladwin County April 17, 1920, she was a senior instrument handler in the Midland Hospital operating room until 
retiring in February. The former Wilma Henry, she was married to Floyd E. Smith June 7, 1939, in Beaverton. He preceded 
her in death on January 22, 1979.
   Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Brian (Carol) King of Beaverton and Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Hamilton of Midland 2 
brothers, Lawrence Henry of Flint and Ed Henry of Bay City; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A daughter, 
Marlene, preceded her in death in 1964.
   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Henry List officiated and 
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2

ANDREW SNYDER (16 FEB 1864 - 8 SEP 1946) 
 
TOBACCO PIONEER BURIED TODAY

   Andrew Snyder, 82, died Sunday, September 8, at his farm home in Tobacco township. Funeral 
services will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dale Methodist church, with the Rev. Donlad 
Sailor officiating. A prayer service at the residence will be held at 1:30. Burial will be in the Dale 
cemetery.
   Mr. Snyder was born on February 16, 1864 in Fulton, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder. In 
1886 he was married to Julia Ann Ferguson, in Ohio, who preceded him in death in 1944. Mr. Snyder's life 
work was farming, 58 years of which he spent in Tobacco township on the same farm which he and his 
wife cleared when they first came to the county.
   Surviving are four sons, Clarence and Welcome Snyder, of Flint; Hobart Snyder, of Detroit; Theodore 
Snyder, of Beaverton; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Cox, of Detroit; Miss Elizabeth Snyder of Saginaw; Mrs. 
Myrtle Perkins of Flint; 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; also one brother, Theodore Snyder, of 
Ohio. Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1946 Column - 3 Page - 1   

BEATRICE I. (CROWELL) SNYDER (9 JULY 1901 - 30 SEP 1991)

Mrs. Beatrice I. Snyder, 90, of 449 E. Highwood Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Sept. 30, 1991, 
at her home. Born in Gladwin County, July 9, 1901, she had spent most of her life here. She attended the 
Church of Daniel's Band in Highwood for many years and was a member of the Dale-Billings Ladies Aid. 
The former Beatrice Crowell, she was married to Welcome Snyder, May 13, 1920, in Flint. He preceded 
her in death Dec. 1, 1969.
     Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Geraldine) Grisdale of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Nellie 
Brushaber of Beaverton; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank (Marion Snyder) Kelley of Beaverton; 9 
grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and on great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, 
Leo, Dec. 1, 1973, and a daughter Florence in 1930.
     Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. 
Ed Abbott will officiate and burial will be in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
10-02/1991 Column - 4 Page - 2 CORRECTION: SEE ISSUE 10-16/1991  
 
CLARENCE WILLIAM SNYDER (22 FEB 1889 - 25 AUG 1961)

Clarence W. Snyder, 72, died Friday at his home in Buckeye Township. Born on Feb. 22, 1889, in Lyons, Ohio, he was a 
retired Buick employee and had lived in Gladwin County 70 years.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William Graham of Caro and Mrs. Kenneth Wagoner of Akron; three brothers, 
Welcome, Hobart and Theodore, of Beaverton; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Cox of Detroit, Mrs. William Schwendner of 
Saginaw, and Mrs. Don Perkins of Flint.
     Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and 
burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/1961 Column - 5 Page - 1
 
CLIFFORD C. SNYDER (23 JULY 1905 - 10 FEB 1986)

Clifford C. Snyder, 80, of 1165 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Feb. 10, in the Clare Nursing Home 
after a long illness. Born in Beaverton July 23, 1905, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Snyder was a 
dairy farmer and a member of the Dale United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. Mr. Snyder and 
the former Iva Hecht were married Dec. 31, 1943, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Irma Smith of Beaverton, Mrs. Ada Albright of Lake 
San Marcos, Calif, and Mrs. Freda Bracy of Detroit. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. 
from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the 
Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2 
 
F. DALE SNYDER (1915 - 1981)

FLORENCE ELLEN SNYDER (20 SEP 1928 - 28 MARCH 1930)

Sept. 20, 1928 was a happy day for Welcome and Beatrice Snyder because on that day a little girl was 
born to them whom they named Florence. For 18 months and 8 days she lived an active joyous life being 
a joy and pride to her brother Leo and sister Geraldine, as well as to her parents. She made her way into 
the hearts of her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, too, so that it was a cruel hurt to them when 
she died on the evening of March 28, 1930, at her home. A life even as short as this one, is not lived in 
vain, when it brings happiness to the home it was in. There will be a vacancy... Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-03/1930 Column - 4 Page - 5
 
GEORGE DELOS SNYDER, SR (1903 - DEC 1980)

MR. & MRS. GEORGE D. SNYDER (25 JUNE 1867 - 6 JUNE 1945)
 
MR. AND MRS. SNYDER DIE WEEK APART

   George D. Snyder, 78, who died June 6, was joined in death by his wife, May B. Snyder, June 12. 
They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 29 this year. Mr. Snyder's funeral 
services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, June 8, under the auspices of Elder Floyd 
Burt, of the Latter Day Saint's church, after a prayer service at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funearal Home. Burial 
took place at the Dale cemetery. Arrangements for Mrs. Snyder's funeral are as yet incomplete.
   Surviving the couple are a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Boleck, of Flint; a son, George D. Snyder, of Gladwin, 
11 grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Born in New York state June 25, 1867, Mr. Snyder 
farmed in this area for many years, and at the time of his death had been a resident of Gladwin county 
for 45 years. The last years were spent in retirement from farming. He married May B. Burgess, August 
29, 1895. Gladwin County Record dated 06-13/1945 Column - 5 Page - 4   

GERTRUDE E. SNYDER (13 JULY 1891 - 3 SEP 1907) 

   Miss Gertrude Snyder died Tuesday at the age of 16 years of acute heart disease. Funeral Friday. 
Gertrude was a general favorite and leaves many friends besides the bereaved parents and relatives to 
mourn her loss. Gladwin County Record dated 09-05/1907 Column - 1 Page - 8   

HOBART SNYDER (24 JULY 1896 - 10 APRIL 1963) 

RITES HELD FOR HOBART SNYDER

     Hobart Snyder, 66, died suddenly last Wednesday at his home in Tobacco Township. Born on July 24, 1896, in 
Tobacco Township, he lived most of his lifetime in Gladwin County. A carpenter by trade he was a veteran of World War 
I.
     Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Robert L. Cox of Detroit, Mrs. William Schwender of Saginaw, and Mrs. Don 
Perkins of Flint; and one brother, Welcome, of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Showers officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
04-17/1963 Column - 5 Page - 1
  
IVA D. (HECHT) SNYDER (20 MARCH 1910 - 8 APRIL 1988) 

Mrs. Iva D. Snyder, 78, of 1165 Dale Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, April 8, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. 
Born in Ida, March 20, 1910, she moved to Gladwin County in 1943 from Coleman. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the 
Dale United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. The former Iva Hecht, she was married to Clifford Snyder Dec 31, 
1943, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death Feb 10, 1986.
     Surviving are one brother, William Hecht of Anderson, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, 
Norman, Elmer and Harry, preceded her in death. Rites were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Dale United Methodist 
Church. The Rev. Janet Larner officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1988 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
JULIA ANN (FERGUSON) SNYDER (13 JULY 1867 - 22 MARCH 1944) 
 
MRS. JULIA SNYDER DIES MARCH 22

   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church for Mrs. Andrew Snyder 
who died Wednesday, March 22, at her home in Tobacco township after a few days illness. Julia Ann 
Ferguson was born July 13, 1866, at Lyons, Ohio, where she lived until after her marriage to Andrew 
Snyder on March 23, 1886. About a year later they moved to Tobacco township. 
   The Snyders are pioneers of Tobacco township and have many friends in this part of the county. Mrs. 
Snyder was a member of the WSCS of the Dale Methodist Church.
   Surviving besides her husband are four sons; Welcome and Clarence of Flint; Hobart of Detroit; and 
Theodore, at home; Three daughters, Mrs. Eva Cox, of Detroit; Mrs. Myrtle Perkins of Flint; and Miss 
Elizabeth Snyder, of Saginaw; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three of the grandsons 
are serving in the U.S. Army.
   Services were conducted by the Rev. Donald Sailor. Pallbearers were Percy Sterling, Evart Carrigan, 
Perry Cowell, Earl Blades, Fuhrman Tremaine and Charles Scoby. Burial was in the Dale cemetery.
   Those attending the services from away were Theodore Snyder, (a brother of Andrew Snyder), Mrs. 
Alvin Whiton, Mrs. Fern Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Waldron, all of Lyons, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph 
Snyder and Mr. and Mrs. Len Ferguson, of Lansing. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1944 Column - 
3 Page - 4   

KENNETH D. SNYDER (1944 - 1965)

LEO JINKS SNYDER (14 MARCH 1921 - 1 DEC 1973)

Leo "Jinks" Snyder, 52, of Hay Township, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 1, from a heart 
attack. In ill health for several years, he was found in his pickup truck about 1:20 p.m. on Ridge Road 
near Hockaday Road where  he had been on business.
     Born in Tobacco Township March 14, 1921, Mr. Snyder had been a life long resident of Gladwin 
County, He and the former Miss Marion Cottrell were married June 1, 1946 in Beaverton. He was a veteran 
of World War II, and a retired Dow Chemical Company employee in Midland. He was a honary life 
member of Local 12075 UMWA and the Hay Township Senior Citizens Club.
     Surviving are his wife, Marion; 4 sons, Gary, Larry, Terry, and Randy, all of Beaverton; his mother, 
Mrs. Beatrice Snyder of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Grisdale of Mt. Pleasent and 1 
granddaughter. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton. The Rev. 
Roger Browne and Rev. Margaret Smith officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 12-05/1973 Column - 2 Page - 2

   We all send our sympathy and prayers to the Leo "Jinks" Snyder family. He passed away on Saturday. 
Services are today. They used to live on the Channell place years ago. Gladwin County Record 
12-05/1973 Column - 1 Page - 12
 
LOLA M. SNYDER (24 AUG 1915 - 1998)

LUELLA ALVIDA (DUNBAR) SNYDER (3 JAN 1865 - 28 MAY 1941)

MARGARET MARCELLA "PEG" (THOMAS) SNYDER (23 SEP 1944 - 28 FEB 1999)

Margaret M. (Peg) Snyder, 54, of Beaverton, died suddenly, Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin. Born Sept. 23, 1944 in Chestertown, Md., she lived in Gladwin County since 1991 and previously lived in 
Mayville. Margaret married Larry Snyder, Aug. 24, 1991 in Beaverton. She was the township clerk, since 1993, for 
Tobacco Township, Beaverton. She was also a deacon in the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. 
   Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Sandi and husband Allen Morgan of Ypsilanti, and Carol and 
husband Scott Rhodes of Rochester Hills: one son, Denny Fox of Freeland; two stepdaughters, Jodi and husband Gary 
Maxwell, and Shari Snyder, all of Beaverton; two brothers, Elmer Thomas of S. Williamsport, Pa., and William Thomas of 
Orland, Fla.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marian Gildersleeve in 1996.
   Services will be held at 11 a.m. today( Wednesday) at the R.L.D.S. Church, Beaverton with High Priest Donn 
Pendleton officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the 
R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1999 Column - 4 Page - 2   

MARION (HERENDEEN) SNYDER (ABT. 1906 - 30 JUNE 1990)
  
Marion Snyder, 84, of Lupton, died Saturday, June 30, 1990, at her home. She was married to George Synder, April 18, 
1925, in Houghton Lake. He preceded her in death in December 1980. Surviving are 2 sons, George of Auburn and 
Robert of Hawaii; 5 daughters, Delores Nelson, Jean Short and Carmen Winslow of Midland, Shirley Wilson of Harrison 
and Linda Thurlow of Gladwin; one brother, Paul Herendeen of Zephyrhills, Fla; one sister, Lena Kipfmiller of Miller; 25 
grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. 
   Rites were held July 3, at 11 a.m. from the Steuernol-Axford-McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Pastor Malcolm 
Wilson, Jr. and Jonathan Hoerauf officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 07-11/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2 

MAY B. (BURGESS) SNYDER (1877 - 12 JUNE 1945)

MR. AND MRS. SNYDER DIE WEEK APART

   George D. Snyder, 78, who died June 6, was joined in death by his wife, May B. Snyder, June 12. 
They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 29 this year. Mr. Snyder's funeral 
services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, June 8, under the auspices of Elder Floyd 
Burt, of the Latter Day Saint's church, after a prayer service at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funearal Home. Burial 
took place at the Dale cemetery. Arrangements for Mrs. Snyder's funeral are as yet incomplete.
   Surviving the couple are a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Boleck, of Flint; a son, George D. Snyder, of Gladwin, 
11 grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Born in New York state June 25, 1867, Mr. Snyder 
farmed in this area for many years, and at the time of his death had been a resident of Gladwin county 
for 45 years. The last years were spent in retirement from farming. He married May B. Burgess, August 
29, 1895. Gladwin County Record dated 06-13/1945 Column - 5 Page - 4   

SHIRLEY SNYDER (JULY 1890 - 12 SEP 1890)
  
THEODORE JINKS SNYDER (26 MAY 1903 - 4 APRIL 1962)

TOBACCO TOWNSHIP FARMER DIES

     Theodore J. Snyder, 58, of Tobacco Township, died Wednesday following a short illness. Born on May 26, 1903, in 
Tobacco Township, he spent his lifetime here. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Robert L. Cox, of Detroit, Mrs. William 
Schwender, of Saginaw, and Mrs. Don Perkins, of Flint; and two brothers, Welcome and Hobart, of Beaverton. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-04/1962 Column - 3 Page - 1 
 
VERNIE E. SNYDER (1910 - JUNE 1916) - 6 yrs old.

VIOLA R. SNYDER (1939 - 1979)

WELCOME "WICK" SNYDER (30 MAY 1895 - 1 DEC 1969)

ILLNESS FATAL TO WELCOME SNYDER

     Services will be held Thursday for Welcome (Wick) Snyder, 74, of Beaverton, who died Monday, 
Dec 1, following a long illness. Mr. Snyder was born in Gladwin County May 30, 1895, and had lived 
most of his life in Beaverton. He was a World War I veteran and a retired employee of the County Road 
Commission. He was a member of the World War I Barracks of Gladwin County.
     Mr. Snyder and the former Miss Beatrice Crowell were married in Flint May 13, 1920. He is survived 
by his wife, Beatrice; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Grisdale of Mt. Pleasent; a son, Leo, of rural Beaverton; 
three sisters, Mrs. Don (Myrtle) Perkins, of Beaverton, Mrs. William (Betty) Schwender, of Saginaw, and 
Mrs. Eva Cox, of Detroit; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
     The Rev. Neil G. Keyes and Rev. Margrete Smith will officiate at the 2:00 p.m. services Thursday at 
the Hall Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1969 
Column - 2 Page - 1
  
WILLIAM HERRICK SNYDER (26 AUG 1860 - 14 SEP 1937)
 
Services were held at the Dale Methodist church Thursday afternoon, September 16, for William H. 
Snyder, conducted by Rev. H. Hodgson. Burial was at the Dale cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born August 
26, 1860, in Fulton county, Ohio. He married Luella Dunbar June 22, 1887, and soon after came to 
Gladwin county and bought the farm in Tobacco township where they have since lived, and where he 
died September 14, 1937.
   As a resident of Tobacco township Mr. Snyder has been a useful and honorable citizen. He served his 
township as supervisor, treasurer and in other offices at various times. He has always worked for the 
betterment of his community. He held a life membership in the Masonic lodge having joined at 21 at 
Lyons, Ohio; and later was a charter member of the Beaverton lodge.
   Eight children were born to them, W. L. Snyder of Detroit, Mrs. J. G. Dundas of Royal Oak, Mrs. F. W. 
Bracy of Ferndale, Mrs. C. V. Morton of Lansing, R. W. Snyder of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. W. W. Albright of 
Detroit, Mrs. Hugh Smith of Beaverton and Clifford Snyder at home, who survive him, with one daughter, 
Mrs. A. G. Whiten, of Lyon, Ohio, by previous marriage. He is survived also by Mrs. Snyder, three 
brothers, A. A. Smith of Beaverton, J. M. Snyder and Theodore Smith of Lyons, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. 
William Roddy, of Akron, Ohio, and 16 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/ 1937 Column 
- 4 Page - 5

PAYS TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. SNYDER
(A LETTER TO THE RECORD)

   An afternoon in mid-September. A chilling northwest wind gave unerring notice of approaching autumn. 
A clear sky, save for a scattered flock of fleecy clouds riding in unison far above this world of joy and 
sorrow. Thus it was as the good folk of the surrounding communities were assembling at the little stone 
church in Dale, a village located in one of the finest farming sections in Gladwin county. Here young and 
old were gathering and all for one purpose, that of paying honor and respect for a pioneer who death 
had called. A pioneer indeed, for who present could recall when he had not been among them. The sun, 
hidden for the moment, comes forth in all its brightness. The organ send forth its solemn voice. The 
various groups take their respective places and the last rites are held for William Harric Snyder.
   Mr. Snyder was born in Fulton county August 26, 1860, and died September 14, 1937. He was the son 
of William Snyder, who served on the side of the union in the Civil war. His mother, before her marriage 
was Angenette Harric, a teacher in the public schools. In the vicinity of his birthplace Mr. Snyder grew to 
manhood and met and married Christina Smith, who one year later death called; On June 22, 1887, he 
was united in marriage with Luella Dunbar. In the fall of '87, with his brother, they made the journey from 
Fulton county to Gladwin in a covered wagon. Here he purchased the farm on which he had since 
resided.
   Always a farmer, and as such, Mr. Snyder took his work seriously and the homestead that bears his 
name stands as evidence of many years of earnest toil. He took an active part in local government 
affairs, serving his township as supervisor and other offices of trust. He was a man of fine character. His 
distaste for sham and the falsse and his admiration for honesty and the better things of life stamped him 
as a man among men.
   The writer, as he gathers these few notes from the many fine tributes spoken in honor of the 
deceased, is impelled to include.......
Gladwin County Record dated 09-29/ 1937 Column - 3 Page - 4

Cant find - 09-15 1937 1 4....    

ALBERT E. SORGE (1880 - 1962)

CONRAD SORGE (26 DEC 1844 - 9 APRIL 1916)
  
   Conrad Sorge, a resident of Beaverton township, passed away at his home at 5 o'clock Sunday 
afternoon, of a complication of diseases, at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was born in 
Livingston county, New York, where he resided until he came to Michigan 33 years ago. He was married 
in 1869 to Mary Grobe.
   Besides the widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Katherine Hinkley of Williamston, 
Mich.; Mrs. Mary Willey of St. Charles, Mich.; Mrs. Grace Shepherd, Granite Pass, Ore.; Charles Sorge of 
Carland, Mich.; Mrs. Delia Johnston of Lansford, N. D.; Mrs. Elizabeth Eroy, Albert, William and Edward 
of Beaverton. He was a kind and loving husband and father.
   The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 o'clock from the home, and at 2:30 at the Dale M. E. church; 
interment in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Sorge was a member of the Beaverton lodge F. and A.M. He was a 
very active Mason during the 45 years of his affiliation.
   Mr. Sorge was highly respected and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends and 
neighbors of Beaverton and vicinity. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1916 Column - 4 Page - 5   

JANE SORGE (1883 - 1950)

MARY A. SORGE (7 FEB 1847 - 27 AUG 1917)
 
   SORGE---Mrs. Mary Sorge died at her home near Beaverton, Aug. 27, 1917, aged 70 years, 6 months, 
and 20 days. At the age of 22 she was married to Conrad Sorge, to which union was born nine children, 
all of whom are living. Early in life she united with the Congregational church, and lived a faithful Christian 
life to the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Rev. D. E. Wade. Gladwin 
County Record dated 09-06/1917 Column - 5 Page - 1   

KENNETH A. SOVA (25 SEP 1936 - 24 OCT 1997)

Kenneth Sova, 61, of Beaverton, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 at home after a short illness. Born Sept. 25, 
1936 in Saginaw, he lived previously in Midland. Kenneth married the former Sallie Kasper, Dec. 30, 1985 
in Gladwin. He had been employed by The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, retiring in 1994 after 39 
years.
   Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Daniel and wife Laurie of Colorado; two daughters, Jackie 
and husband Robert Killgore, and Marcie Perkins, all of Colorado; one stepdaughter, Crystal Nickolai of 
San Diego, Calif.; one stepson, Rick and wife Anja Nickolai of Beaverton; five brothers, Tony of 
Autryville, N.C., Mike and Clarence of Saginaw, Edward of Shields, and Larry of St. Charles; three sisters, 
Pat Bussinger of St. Charles, Barbara Macombe of Phoniex, Ariz., and Mary Oliver of Saginaw; four 
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The service was done 
by family members. Burial was in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an 
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Mid Michigan Hospice. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-29/1997 Column - 4 Page - 2   

ARLENE MARIE SPENCER (2 FEB 1931 - 1 MAY 1949)
 
TWO BEAVERTON GIRLS KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP

SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR ARLENE SPENCER AND CONSTANCE CRAGO

   Two teen-age girls were killed about 10 p.m. Sunday evening when the automobiles in which they were 
riding ran off the road and overturned in a drainage ditch, a mile west and a mile south of Beaverton 
during a pouring rain. The victims were Arlene Marie Spencer, 18, and Constance Jean Crago, 16, both of 
Beaverton. Double funeral services were held this morning at the Beaverton Reorganized Church of 
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elder B. H. Doty, of Gladwin, and Elder E. J. Kintner, of Beaverton, 
officiated at the 11 o'clock rites. Arlene was buried in Dale cemetery and Constance in Fairgrove 
cemetery.
   Robert Hutson, of Beaverton, was the driver of the car. He was treated for minor injuries at the 
Gladwin Hospital and released. Three other girls, riding in the back seat fo the car, were uninjured. They 
are Susan Hutson, sister of the driver, Jean Williams and Miss Sampson.
   Hutson told officers he was taking the girls home from a Beaverton restaurant and was proceeding 
along the road in a downpour of rain when the accident occurred. The highway is rather narrow at this 
point and is flanked by a deep drainage ditch. The two girls fell or were thrown from the two-door car as 
it over-turned and were pinned by the car in the water. Efforts to revive Miss Crago by artificial 
respiration failed. Sheriff Arthur Kelly and Coroner Lewis Reigle were called to the scene.
   Arlene, daughter of Eber Spencer, of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Florence White, of Beaverton, was born 
in Beaverton township, Gladwin county, Feb. 2, 1931. She leaves besides her parents, two sisters, Mrs. 
Alice Barber and Miss Pauline Spencer, both of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Lloyd, of Beaverton; and her 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killian, of Beaverton.
   Constance was born Aug. 25, 1932, and is the daughter of Mrs. Julia Smith, of Flint. She lived with 
her grandmother, Mrs. Stella Hammond, in Beaverton. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen 
Swartzmiller, of Hope; and a grandfather, Clyde Crago, of Flint. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-04/1949 Column - 8 Page - 1 

ARVILLA MAY SPENCER (4 AUG 1895 - 19 NOV 1965)
 
SERVICES HELD FOR ARVILLA SPENCER

   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Dale Methodist Church for Mrs. Arvilla May Spencer, 70, 
of Gladwin Township, who died Friday after an illness of two months. The Rev. Lee Long officiated and 
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Spencer was born in Ohio on Aug. 4, 1895. She had been a 
resident of Gladwin County for 37 years. She was married to Otis Spencer on Dec. 2, 1935, in Beaverton.
   Surviving, besides her husband, are one son, Gerald Butler, of Mt. Pleasant; and one daughter, Mrs. 
Florence Carpenter, of Burbank, Calif.; five step-daughters, Geraldine Williams and Wilma Kushmaul, of 
Beaverton, Myra Romatz and Lorraine Radigan, of Mt. Clemens, and Madonna Auntz, of Mt. Pleasant; 
three step-sons, Marvin, of Coleman, Richard, Saginaw, and Otis, of Lake Orion; one sister, Lila Coney, 
of Gladwin; two brothers, John of Mt. Pleasant, and Nathan, of Clare; 43 grandchildren and 56 great 
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 11-24/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1   

BERTHA B. (LAKE) SPENCER (2 SEP 1913 - 25 JUNE 1997)

Bertha B. Spencer, 83, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. 
The former Bertha Lake was born Sept. 2, 1913 in Beaverton and lived in Oakland County until moving to Gladwin in 1972. 
She married  Otis Spencer June 25, 1932, became a home maker, and was a member of the R.L.D.S. church in Gladwin. 
Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by her husband (Dec. 25, 1993), three sisters, one brother, and one grandson.
   She is survived by three daughters Laura and husband Merle McKimmy of Beaverton; Lena Emond of Windsor, Ont.; 
Mildred and husband Morris Millen of Oxford; two sons Donald and  wife Brenda of Oxford; and James of Gladwin; 16 
grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Elder Donald Spencer will officiate 
with burial in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to 
consider memorials to MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin County Record dated 07-02/1997 Column - 3 Page - 2

EBER S. SPENCER (1900 - 1964)

LILLIAN A. SPENCER (1924 - ?)

MABLE (STIFF) SPENCER (15 APRIL 1883 - 6 FEB 1960)
 
SURVIVES HUSBAND BY TWO MONTHS

   Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Mable Spencer, 76, at the Dale Methodist Church. The Rev. Verne 
Summers officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. The former Miss Mable Stiff, born April 15, 1883 in Tuscola County, 
married Oscar Spencer in 1902. He preceded her in death last December 17. Mrs. Spencer, a resident of Tobacco 
Township, died Saturday, February 6. She had lived in Gladwin County for 30 years.
   Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Jones of Saginaw; three grandsons, Harvey Mavis, Leon Mavis and Dale 
Mavis, of Beaverton; and 10 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-10/1960 Column - 7 Page - 1   

OSCAR N. SPENCER (10 NOV 1876 - 17 DEC 1959)
 
OSCAR SPENCER DIES SUDDENLY

   Oscar N. Spencer, 83, died suddenly on Thursday at his home in Tobacco Township. Mr. Spencer was born November 
10, 1876 in Tuscola County and married the former Mable Stiff in 1902. He has been a resident of Gladwin County for 30 
years.
   Survivors include his wife, Mable; a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Jones of Saginaw; two brothers, Otis of Gladwin and Eber 
of Mt. Pleasant; three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Dale 
Methodist Church with the Rev. Verne Summers officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-23/1959 Column - 2 Page - 1   

OTIS S. SPENCER (12 NOV 1909 - 25 DEC 1993)

Otis S. Spencer, 84, of 601 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1993, in the Gladwin Pines 
Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Gilford on Nov. 12, 1909, and moved to Gladwin 
County in 1972, from Lakeville. Mr. Spencer retired in 1972 after 25 years as a mechanic welder for 
National Twist Drill Co. in Rochester. He was a deacon at the Gladwin R.L.D.S. Church. Mr. Spencer and 
the former Bertha Lake were married June 25, 1932, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Donald of Oxford and James of Gladwin; 3 daughters, 
Mrs. Merle (Laura) McKimmy of Beaverton, Mrs. Lena Emond of Windsor, Ont. and Mrs. Morris (Mildred) 
Millen of Oxford; several half brothers and sisters; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Spencer as an infant and a grandson, Rodney Millen in 1984.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder 
Donald Spencer officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made 
to Multiple Sclerosis. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1993 Column - 2 Page - 2 

ARDIS V. (OTTGEN) STALEY (7 SEP 1914 - 13 AUG 1996)

Ardis V. Staley, 81, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996 at the University of Michigan Hospital in 
Ann Arbor following a short illness. Born Sept. 7, 1914 in Midland, she resided in Midland and Gladwin 
County all of her life. Mrs. Staley had been employed as a school teacher in one room schools in the 
Coleman School Area. She was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church. The former Ardis Ottgen 
married Norris H. Staley Aug. 1, 1934 in Midland. He preceded her in death April 24, 1981.
   Surviving are one son, Dirk and wife Louise of Flushing; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Fassett Jan. 23, 1982. Rites were held at 2 p.m. Friday 
from the Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Wright and Pastor Gordon Sanders officiated and burial 
was in the Dale Cemetery in Tobacco Township, Beaverton. Those planning an expression of sympathy 
may wish to consider memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation or the Beaverton Baptist Church. 
Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/1996 Column - 4 Page - 2

BERNARD WISE STALEY (11 MARCH 1919 - 6 JULY 1994)

Bernard Wise Staley, 75, of Coleman, died Wednesday, July 6, 1994, at St. Mary's Center in Saginaww, 
following a brief illness. Born in Coleman March 11, 1919, he was a lifetime resident of Coleman, 
spending many summers and weekends at his cabin on Pratt Lake. He was an avid sportsman, and 
loved to hunt and fish. He attended Beaverton Baptist Church. He was a retired supervisor of Robinson 
Industries of Coleman. He married the former Marita Huss in Hope on May 3, 1941.
   Surviving include 2 sons, Roy and wife Linda, and Robert and wife Marcy, all of Coleman; 2 
daughters, Barbara and husband Timothy Zietz, and Pamela and husband Donald White, all of Gladwin; 2 
sisters, Ardis Robinson and Sandra Fassett, both of Coleman; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by 2 brothers, Norris and Vernell.
   Rites were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Curt Gordon officiated, 
and burial was held in Dale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Baptist Church. 
O'Laughlin Funeral Home of Coleman was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-13/1994 Column - 5 Page - 2   

C. VERNAL STALEY (7 FEB 1910 - 2 FEB 1982)

C. Vernal Staley, 71, of 141 Saginaw St., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Gladwin Area Hospital 
following a long illness. Born in Midland County on February 7, 1910, he had spent most of his life in 
Gladwin County. He was a research machinist for Dow Chemical Co. for 36 years until retiring in 1965. He 
then worked in the purchasing department at Robinson Industries for 10 years. Mr. Staley and the former 
Thelma Phillips were married June 25, 1929, in Coleman.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Loren of Lapeer; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dale (Bonnie) Lower 
of Midland, Mrs. George (Donna) Jones of Beaverton and Mrs. Richard (Kay) Henry of Gladwin; one 
brother, Bernard of Coleman; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ardis Robinson and Mrs. Sandra Fassett of Coleman; 10 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1982 Column - 3 Page - 2   

CLARENCE STALEY (1888 - 1948)

INEZ STALEY (1892 - 1981)

LOREN V. STALEY (5 APRIL 1933 - 12 FEB 1982)
 
Loren V. Staley, 48, of Columbiaville, died Friday, Feb. 12, in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. Born in 
Gladwin County on April 5, 1933, he was plant manager for Vesely Corp. for 12 years and recently was 
employed by Marathon Products of Lapeer. He was married to his wife, Joyce, Feb. 1, 1953, in 
Houghton Lake.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, David of East Lansing; Patrick of Houston, Texas and 
Eric, at home; his mother, Mrs. Thelma Staley of Beaverton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Lower of Midland, 
Mrs. Kay Henry of Gladwin and Mrs. Donna Jones of Beaverton.
   Rites were held Sunday at Baird-Newton Funeral Home in Lapeer. Graveside services were held 
Sunday at the Dale Cemetery in Beaverton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. 
Gladwin County Record dated 02-17/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2   

MARITA E. STALEY (1921 - ?)

NORRIS H. STALEY (1914 - 24 APRIL 1981)

THELMA E. (PHILLIPS) STALEY (16 FEB 1911 - 12 JAN 1984)

Thelma E. Staley, 72, of 141 Saginaw St., Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, following a long illness. 
Born in Saginaw on February 16, 1911, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She retired in 
1976 from the Toughbouy Co., a division of Robinson Industries after 25 years. The former Thelma 
Phillips, she was married to C. Vernell Staley on June 25, 1929, in Coleman. He preceded her in death 
February 2, 1982.
   Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Dale (Bonnie) Lower of Midland, Mrs. George (Donna) Jones of 
Beaverton and Mrs. Richard (Kay) Henry of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A son, 
Loren, preceded her in death February 12, 1982.
   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Brian Wright 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Memorials may be made to the Beaverton Baptist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1984 
Column - 3 Page - 2   


(Midland Daily, Jan. 14, 1984)

Thelma E. Staley, 72, Beaverton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1984 in Gladwin following a long illness.  Born 
in Saginaw Feb. 16, 1911, she was a resident of Beaverton and Coleman most of her life.  She was 
employed 25 years with the Toughbouy Co., a division of Robinson Ind. in Coleman, before retiring in 
1976.

The former Thelma Phillips, she married Vernell Staley June 25,1929 in Coleman.  Her husband preceded 
her in death, Feb. 2, 1982. A son, Loren Staley, preceded her in death Feb. 12, 1982.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Bonnie) Lower, of Midland, Mrs. George (Donna) Jones, 
of Beaverton, and Mrs. Richard (Kay) Henry, of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 1984 in the Beaverton Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Wright 
officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery.

(Midland Daily News, Jan 13, 1984)

Thelma Staley, 72, Beaverton, died Thursday night, Jan. 12, 1984, in the home of her daughter, following 
a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.

GARY EUGENE STALTER (1940 – 26 JAN 1995)

GEORGE STEELE (9 AUG 1850 - 11 SEP 1933) 

NELSON R. STEELE, SR (29 MAY 1894 - 4 OCT 1972)

Nelson R. Steele, Sr., 78, of Beaverton, died suddenly Wednesday, October 4. Born in Tobacco Township May 29, 1894, 
he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. A World War I veteran, he was a member of the American Legion in 
Beaverton, WWI Barracks in Gladwin and the VFW in Midland.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Helen) VanHorn and Mrs. Merlin (Rosemarie) Wooley, both of Beaverton; one 
son, Nelson R. Jr., of Gladwin; a sister, Miss Helen Steele in Massachusetts; and six grandchildren. 
   Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 10-11/1972 Column - 2 Page - 1
 
EVA E. (MORRIS) STENGER (ABT. 1877 - 19 MARCH 1907)
 
   Eva Morris, wife of Byron Stenger, died at their home near Beaverton, Mar. 19, of heart disease, aged 
30 years. She was a member of the M. E. church and an active church worker. Her husband and five 
children mourn her loss. Interment in Dale cemetery, and memorial services were held Sunday in Dale hall 
conducted by Rev. Day. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1907 Column - 5 Page - 5

WILLIS ALDEN STENGER (7 FEB 1918 - 6 OCT 1963)

DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK

   Willis A. Stenger, 45, of Beaverton, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday afternoon while visiting at the farm home 
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stenger, Sr., in Beaverton Township. Born on Feb. 7, 1918, in Beaverton Township, 
he married the former Susan Hutson in March, 1952, in Indiana. Mr. Stenger was employed as a foreman at Brown 
Machine Co., Beaverton. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the National Rifle Association of 
America and a member of Beaverton V.F.W. Post 7303.
   Survivors include his wife, Susan; a daughter, Vickie Lee; his parents; three brothers, Homer and Charles Jr., of 
Beaverton, and Milford Hudson of Flint; and a sister, Mrs. Mina Shaw, of Flint. Funeral services will be held today 
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Burial is in Dale Cemetery 
under the auspices of the Beaverton V.F.W. Post. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1963 Column - 3 Page - 1
 
ANNA "ANNIE" (COLBECK) STERLING (12 JULY 1869 - 22 DEC 1960)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. STERLING

   Mrs. Annie Sterling, 91, of Beaverton died Thursday at the Waite Nursing Home in Caro after an illness 
of two years. A Gladwin County resident for 76 years the former Annie Colbeck was born on July 12, 
1869, in Canada, and was married to John Sterling in Ann Arbor in 1888. He preceded her in death in 
1940.
   Survivors include three sons, Homer, of Flint, Perley, of Sarasota, Fla., and Kenneth, of Hope; a 
daughter, Mrs. Gladys Broadworth, of Caro; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Kent, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Nina 
Fox, of Milwaukee, Wis.; 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church, Elder Alvin Pendleton 
officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-28/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1
 
HELEN MAY STERLING (1898 - 6 JAN 1915)
 
JEALOUSY CAUSED GIRL TO COMMIT SUICIDE
 
BEAVERTON GIRL SWALLOWS CARBOLIC ACID WHILE DRIVING WITH GENTLEMAN FRIEND.

   Helen Sterling, 17-year-old girl of Beaverton, met her death Wednesday morning at 12:30 from a dose 
of carbolic acid administered by her own hand while cutter riding the night before accompanied by a 
young man whom she had been keeping company with. They had been to Gladwin and during the 
evening made a visit to the office of the Farmers' Home, where the girl visited while the young man was 
making the rounds of the city. 
   On the way to Beaverton she opened a bottle, drained the contents, and exclaimed, "See what I have 
done!" They were on the road several miles from the city, and the young man spurred on the horse and 
made a quick trip to Beaverton, where the girl was staying at Lee Perry's and going to school. She had 
become unconscious in the cutter on the way home, and was carried to her room when they reached the 
house. Doctors Pierce, Sturge and Tiffany were called, but it was too late for remedies to be of avail. 
The deadly drug had done its work, and life soon became extinct.
   The girl was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sterling of Billings, who were notified and came at once, 
being very much grieved. An inquest was held before Coroner Pierce Wednesday morning. Prosecuting 
Attorney Shaffer and Sheriff Sisco being in attendance. The evidence disclosed the above facts, and 
jealousy appeared to have been the cause of the rash act. A verdict of intentional suicide was rendered. 
Gladwin County Record dated 01-07/1915 Column - 5 Page - 1  

JOHN STERLING (15 AUG 1868 - 30 JAN 1941)
 
BILLINGS PIONEER DIES THURSDAY

   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church for John Sterling, 72, 
Billings township pioneer, who died Thursday morning after an illness of more than a year. The Rev. 
Harold Hodgson officiated at the rites and burial was in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Sterling was born in 
Blenheim, Ontario, on August 15, 1868. He married Miss Anna Colbeck in 1888 and they resided near 
Lemington, Ontario.
   The Sterlingss came to Gladwin county and settled on their place in Billings township in 1900. Mr. 
Sterling was always prominent in community affairs and held several township offices. Survivors in 
addition to his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Dunham, of Caro; four sons, Roy, of Beaverton; Percy, 
of Hope; Homer, of Flint; Kenneth, of Hope; and a brother, George Sterling, of British Columbia. Gladwin 
County Record dated 02-05/1941 Column - 1 Page - 4

ROY S. STERLING (13 OCT 1893 - 13 OCT 1953)

DITCH MACHINE TAKES LIFE OF ROY STERLING

SERVICES WILL BE HELD FRIDAY FOR WELL-KNOWN BILLINGS RESIDENT

   Roy S. Sterling, 60, of Billings township, was killed instantly on Tuesday, October 13, when he 
became entangled in the tile ditching machine which he and his son were operating on the Siepke farm, 
five miles east of Alma. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Sidney 
S. Rood, of the Houghton Lake Episcopal church. The Rev. Sidney S. Rood, of the Houghton Lake 
Episcopal church, will officiate and burial will be made in the Dale cemetery. Mr. Sterling may be seen at 
the Hall Funeral Home after 8 o'clock this evening and will be taken to the home in Billings on Thursday 
afternoon.
   Mr. Sterling was born in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada, on October 13, 1893, and spent practically his 
life-time in Billings township. On December 25, 1912, he married Miss Vella Euper in Beaverton.
   Surviving are his wife, Vella; one son, Richard, of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Cerva and Mrs. 
Gordon Gingrich, both of Midland; his mother, Mrs. Anna Sterling, of Billings; three brothers, Percy and 
Kenneth, of Hope, and Homer of Davison; one sister, Mrs. Frank Broadworth, of Fairgrove; also nine 
grandchildren. His father and a sister preceded him in death. 
   Pallbearers will be Earl Colbeck, Harley Quillett, Shirley Brown, Claude Kent, Mike Kent and Frank 
White. Gladwin County Record dated 10-14/1953 Column - 8 Page - 1 

VELLA G. (EUPER) STERLING (25 MARCH 1894 - 25 DEC 1972)

Vella Sterling, 78, of Midland, died Monday, Dec. 25, at the Town and Country Nursing Home. Born in 
Edmore on March 25, 1894, she had taught school in Gladwin County for several years. Mrs. Sterling was 
an honorary member of the Dale-Billings Ladies Aid and a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church, Midland. 
The former Vella Euper, she was married to Roy Sterling on Dec. 24, 1912. He preceded her in death on 
Oct. 13, 1953.
   Surviving are two daughters, Arlou Cerva and Marion Gingrich, both of Midland; one sister, Thelma 
Press of Flint; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. One son preceded her in death in 1966.
   Rites were held Thursday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. from the Miner-Bradley Funeral Home, Midland. The Rev. 
Elra Key officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-03/1973 
Column - 4 Page - 1
 
DANIEL M. STERN (1864 - 21 NOV 1932)

Daniel Stern, a Tobacco township farmer, died Monday forenoon at about 11 a.m. Funeral services will 
be held Friday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren in Tobacco township, conducted by Rev. Perry 
Arnold, and burial will take place at the Dale cemetery. Mr. Stern had been a resident of Tobacco 
township for about 16 years. He was one of Tobacco township's substantial and honorable farmers, 
having many friends.
   He died of a complication of diseases and had been ill for several months. He had an operation at 
Bay City, from which he made no great recovery. He ws the father of 14 children, of whom eight survive 
him. Mrs. Landa Mishler, his youngest child and a resident of Tobacco township, and his widow survive 
him. The remaining children live in other parts, a part of them in western states. Gladwin County Record 
dated 11-24/1932 Column - 7 Page - 1
 
HARRY E. STERN (1890 - 1984)

IDA R. STERN (1895 - 1930)

JOHN EDWIN STERN (10 JAN 1925 - 27 MAY 1945) 
 
SARAH E. STERN (26 MARCH 1864 - 20 FEB 1944)

SERVICES TUESDAY FOR MRS. STERN

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren for Mrs. Sarah E. Stern, 
79 of Beaverton, who died Sunday at her home. The Rev. R. H. Nicodemus and the Rev. E. S. Hollinger 
officiated as the services and burial was in the Dale cemetery.
   Serving as pall bearers at the funeral were Clarence Carpenter, Eldon Witkovsky, Alfred Wolfe, Leland 
VanDyke, George Riley and Earl Rau. Mrs. Stern was born in Indiana on March 26, 1864. Her husband 
Daniel M. Stern, preceded her in death 12 years ago. 
   Surviving are six sons, Oscar E., George E., Charles V., Harry E., Roy E., and Jacob L. Stern; and 
two daughters, Mrs. Alva L. Hoisington and Mrs. Mary G. Mishler. Gladwin County Record dated 
02-23/1944 Column - 1 Page - 4
 
LARRY STEVEN (1950 - 1963)

BESSIE L. (PARKS) STEWART (7 MARCH 1887 - 8 NOV 1968)

SERVICES HELD FOR BESSIE STEWART

   Bessie L. Stewart, 81, of Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 8, at the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Born in 
Kentucky on March 7, 1887, she had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1921. She was married to James Stewart 
on Feb. 2, 1903, in Whiting, Mo. He preceded her in death in February 1964. Services were held Monday at 3 p.m. from 
the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-13/1968 Column - 3 Page - 1
 
JAMES L. STEWART (15 FEB 1886 - 12 FEB 1964)

RITES HELD FOR JAMES STEWART

   James L. Stewart, 77, died at his Sage Township home Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. A 
retired farmer, he was born on Feb. 15, 1886, in Indiana, and was married to the former Bessie Parks, 
who survives him, on Feb. 2, 1903, in Missouri. They came to Gladwin County in 1921 from Kentucky 
where he had worked in the coal mines. They lived near Dale for 12 years and then moved to the Skeels 
area. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Miner Funeral 
Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
02-12/1964 Column - 4 Page - 1
 
BURNELL W. STOCKFORD (1920 – 3 SEP 1980)
 
IRENE J. STOCKFORD (1920 - ?)

ALFORD DAVENPORT STRINGFIELD (18 NOV 1908 - 20 SEP 1990)
 
Alford Davenport Stringfield, 81, of 1013 McKimmy Dr., Beaverton, died Thursday, Sept. 20, at his home after a long 
illness. Born in Spring Gardens, Ill., Nov. 18, 1908, he moved to Gladwin County in 1973 from Taylor. He was a heating 
and cooling maintenance employee for Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. for 25 years until retiring in November 1970. Mr. 
Stringfield was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church. Mr. Stringfield and the former Mildred Gill were married Oct. 
16, 1937, in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George (Cynthia) Dotson of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Ester Flowers 
of Ina, Ill. and Pauline Carroll of Allen Park; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a 
brother, William and a sister, Naomi Binns.
   Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Wright and Pastor Donald Fromer 
officiated and burial was in the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1990 Column - 5 Page - 2   
 
MILDRED I. (GILL) STRINGFIELD (19 NOV 1915 - ?)

EVA MAY (WESTERN) STUBE (11 OCT 1912 - 9 DEC 1992)

Eva May Stube, 80, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1992, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland. 
She was born in Bad Axe on Oct. 11, 1912, and graduated from Bad Axe High School and Hurley Hospital School of 
Nursing. She was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital in Detroit and the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, 
until she retired in 1962. She lived in Midland from 1944 to 1972 when she moved to Beaverton. The former Eva Western, 
she was married to Marvin Stube on July 15, 1939, in Detroit.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 sons, Tim and Charles of Beaverton, Douglas of Caro and Steven of 
Midland; one daughter, Mrs. John (Gretchen) Harper of Midland; one brother, Ralph of East Tawas; 3 sisters, Laura 
Nellett of East Tawas, Bernita Haertg of Pinehurst, N.C. and Verna Schurr of Sun City West, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and 3 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Stube.
   Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Edenville. The Rev. Father James Heller 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. 
Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1992 Column - 4 Page - 2   

MARVIN STUBE (6 JULY 1914 - ?)

REBECCA SUE "BECKY" STUBE (18 APRIL 1977 - 24 FEB 1978)

BETTY JANE (MERCER) SUTHERLAND (30 NOV 1925 - 25 NOV 1950)

PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS
   
   Mrs. Betty Jane Sutherland, 24, passed away Saturday, November 25, at the Leila Post Montgomery 
Hospital in Battle Creek, after a two years illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., from the 
Beaverton Methodist church with the Rev. Donald Sailor officiating. Burial was made in Dale cemetery. 
Mr.s Sutherland was born November 30, 1925, in Saginaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mercer, 
of Beaverton. On October 4, 1947, she was married to Hugh W. Sutherland, of Gladwin. She attended the 
Beaverton Methodist church and the Beaverton schools and graduated in 1943 from the Beaverton high 
school.
   She leaves her husband, Hugh; one son, William Hugh, 3 1/2 years old; her father and mother, Mr. and 
Mrs. Vernon Mercer, of Beaverton; five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Baldwin, of Bay City, Mrs. Dola Kleinhardt, 
of Clare, Mrs. Mary Ellen Brown, of Midland, Mrs. Barbara Jean Shreeve, of Midland, Miss Cora Lee 
Mercer, of Beaverton; two brothers, James Mercer and William Mercer, of Beaverton, and grandmother, 
Mrs. Lucetta Kintner, of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 11-29/1950 Column - 4 Page - 1   

EDRIE C. (BROWN) SWANTON (13 DEC 1904 - 25 JULY 1985)

Edrie C. Swanton, 80, of Beaverton, died Thursday, July 25, 1985, in Midland Hospital Center. She was 
born Dec. 13, 1904, in Beaverton, where she was a lifelong resident. The former Edrie C. Brown married 
John H. Swanton, Dec. 9, 1922, in Beaverton. He died Nov. 20, 1964.
   She leaves daughters, Maxine Daniels of Coleman, Betty Dailey and Marie Sersaw, both of Florida, 
and Mary Mason of Beaverton; sons, Richard Swanton, Loomis Swanton and Lowell Swanton, all of 
Beaverton; 36 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and a brother, Leo Brown of Clio.
   Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial will be in Dale 
Cemetery, Beaverton. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime today. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-31/1985 Column - 3 Page - 2   
 
JOHN HAZEN SWANTON (28 MAY 1902 - 20 NOV 1964)

SAGINAW MAN IS HELD IN SHOTGUN SLAYING

   An ex-mental patient has been arraigned on a first degree murder charge in the shotgun slaying early 
Friday morning of 62-year-old John Hazen Swanton, of Tobacco Township. Joseph Chobod, 54, of 
Saginaw, was arraigned on the murder charge in justice court before Justice of the Peace Jean Eagleson 
Saturday. Prosecuting Attorney George C. Johnson at that time asked for an examination for Chobod. 
   Johnson said today that he also plans to arraign Chobod during the December term of circuit court on 
a first degree murder warrant. A Saginaw attorney, who said he will defend Chobod, stated Chobod's 
wife had petitioned the Saginaw County Probate to have him recommitted to the Traverse City State 
Hospital as a mental patient.
   The attorney said Chobod, a Saginaw foundry worker, has been there three other times in recent 
years---twice for alcoholism and about a year ago as a mental patient. Chobod is accused of killing 
Swanton in the kitchen of his Guernsey Road home about 7:30 a.m. Friday morning with Swanton's 
12-gauge shotgun. He also allegedly fired shots at two other persons, before driving to the Beaverton 
Dairy Bar where he was arrested by Beaverton City Marshal Paul Thorp about a half-hour after the 
shooting was said to have occurred.
   Upon questioning by Sheriff Victor Edick and Under Sheriff Walter Scott Chobod said he killed 
Swanton, a Dow retiree, because he had grown too big. "No matter what I said or talked about he was 
better," Chobod told them, Sheriff Edick said. After questioning Chobod was taken to the Clare County 
jail in Harrison for security reasons.
   Swanton's nephew, Lowell Brown Jr., of Rt. 2, Beaverton, who had slept that night on a couch in the 
living room, said he knew no reason for the shooting and there had been no arguing as far as he knew. 
There was evidence of drinking, Sheriff Edick said.
   No one seemed to know how Chobod came to be staying at the home. There apparently were no 
connections before between the two men that members of the family could remember. Brown said that 
the accused killer had hunted deer Sunday from the Swanton home. He apparently went home Monday 
and returned to the house Tuesday to stay and hunt. 
   Swanton's wife, Edrie, was babysitting for a daughter in Loomis when the murder allegedly took place. 
Brown gave sheriff's officers this accout of what happened after he was awakened by shots around 7:30 
a.m. After being awakened he went into the kitchen where he saw his uncle's body laying on the floor. 
Chobod, he said, was standing to his right holding the shotgune and said, "ok, you're next, outside." 
Brown said he ran outside and down the road to get Swanton's son, Richard, who lives about a quarter 
mile away.
   The two returned in Richard's car and Brown went around to the rear door and attempted to get into 
the kitchen: When he opened the door Chobod was standing in the doorway between the kitchen and 
living room. As he raised the gun Brown said he ducked and backed out. A blast of buckshot splintered 
the door throwing pieces into the hair and back of Brown. A second shot struck the wall just to the left of 
the door.
   Richard sitting in the car on the road started blowing the horn. Apparently Chobod picked up his deer 
rifle and fired a shot in the general direction of the car through a front window. Officers believe the bullet 
struck a large tree in the front yard. Brown said he ran back to Richard's house and Richard drove. When 
they saw the alledged murderer drive by, Brown went to town for help.
   Chobod went to the Beaverton Dairy Bar where he entered and sat down with his rifle, a 300 savage. 
Marshal Thorp was called and went to the dairy bar with Robert Ostic, a city employee. Chobod offered 
no resistance as they took his rifle away and brought him to the county jail.
   From what Chobod told officers the shooting probably happened this way. Swanton had gone into 
the bathroom and as he came out Chobod fired at him. The shot was believed to have been a slug and 
narrowly missed Swanton, and left powder burns on his right ear. A second shot, which was buckshot, 
struck him in the groin. A third blast and believed to be the one that killed Swanton hit him in the chest.
   The body was taken to the Midland Hospital where a pathologist performed an autopsy. 

SERVICES HELD FOR HAZEN SWANTON

   Services were Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for John Hazen Swanton, 62, of Tobacco 
Township, who died instantly of gunshot wounds at his home Friday morning. Born in Gladwin County on 
May 28, 1902, he was a retired Dow Chemical Company employee. Mr. Swanton had lived in the county 
for the past 21 years. He was married to the former Edrie Brown in Beaverton in 1922.
   Surviving besides his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Arthur Daniels, Coleman, Mrs. Robert Daily, rural 
Clare, Mrs. Martin Mason, Sanford, and Mrs. Loren Sersaw, Coleman; three sons, Richard of Loomis, of 
Beaverton, and Lowell, of Saginaw; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Brown, of Beaverton; a brother, Bradford, of 
Bay City; 28 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   The Rev. H. A. Brannan, of Coleman, officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 11-25/1964 Column - 7 Page - 1  

LOWELL J. "JOE" SWANTON (16 JULY 1943 - ?)
 
WANDA L. SWANTON (1 JAN 1945 - ?)

LORETTA L. SWARTZ (14 SEP 1939 - 2 JUNE 1995)

Loretta L. (Lori) Swartz, 55, of Beaverton, died Friday, June 2, 1995 at home following an illness of 1 year. Born Sept. 14, 
1939 in Winona, Minn., she lived in Beaverton since 1973 when she moved from Sterling Heights. Mr. Swartz was a 
member of the St. Philip Catholic Church in Coleman. The former Loretta Webber married William Swartz March 21, 1971 
in Warren.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Michael and wife Laura Hammond of Gladwin; one daughter, Marie 
Tozier of Beaverton; 2 stepdaughters, Dana and husband Jeff Meisel of Warren, and Angela Swartz of Warren; 2 brothers, 
Wesley Webber of Sugar Grove, Ill., and Bruce Webber of Rockdale, Il.; one sister, Cheryl Duellman of Mondovi, Wisc.; 
and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mariann Hammond April 29, 1979 and a granddaughter, 
Melissa Tozier Jan. 22, 1991.
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton chapel with the Rev. Fatehr James G. 
Heller officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Tobacco Township. Those planning an expression of sympathy may 
wish to consider memorials to the Hospice of Gladwin Area. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1995 Column - 1 Page - 
6   

CAROLINE G. SYKES (16 DEC 1923 - 5 OCT 1985)

Caroline G. Sykes, 61, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Clare Community Hospital following a 
long illness. Born in Lansing on Dec. 16, 1923, she came to Gladwin County 3 years ago from Saginaw. Surviving are 4 
sons, Charles of All-Bright Shores, Thomas of Saginaw and Dennis and Keith of Detroit; 2 daughters, Mrs. Suzanne 
Culbertson of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Glenda Harris of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Janie Fortune of Dearborn Heights; 15 
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Aeron Davies 
officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2   

JACQUELINE K. SYKES (27 APRIL 1954 - 16 OCT 1986)

BEAVERTON WOMAN DIES IN MISHAP

   A Beaverton woman was fatally injured in a 2-car collison in Bay County Thursday afternoon, according to Bay City 
State Police. Jacqueline Sykes, 32, of 1164 Walnut St., All-Bright Shores, was fatally injured when she pulled onto 
Garfield Rd. from a US-10 exit ramp about 1:10 p.m., said Trooper Chris Lewis. He said Sykes apparently did not see the 
oncoming vehicle as she started to turn south onto Garfield Rd. The northbound car was driven by Dwight Kreager, 24, 
of Saginaw, and he was not injured.
   Skyes' 5-year-old daughter, Shanna, a passenger in the car, was treated for minor injuries at Bay Medical Center and 
released, authorities said. Neither Sykes nor her daughter was wearing a seat belt, troopers said. Kreager was wearing a 
seat belt, they noted.
   Authorities said the accident remains under investigation, but added it does not appear any tickets will be issued. 
Sykes's obituary is on page 2. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column - 4 Page - 1

JACQUELINE K. SYKES (27 APRIL 1954  16 OCT 1986)

   Jacqueline K. Sykes, 32, of 1164 Walnut St., All-Bright Shores, died Thursday, Oct. 16, of injuries sustained in an 
auto-mobile accident in Bay county. Born in Flint, April 27, 1954, she moved to Gladwin County in 1976 from Saginaw. 
The former Jacqueline Wilson, she was married to Charles Sykes Oct. 6, 1972, in Saginaw.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles, at home; 2 daughters, Sheila and Shawns, at home; her 
parents, John and Doris Wilson of Roscommon; and 2 brothers, Randy of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Terry of Roscommon.
   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Kathleen Bliss officiated 
and burial was in Tobacco Township Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2
 
10-22 1986 4 1 ACCOUNT OF ACCIDENT; ALSO PG. 2, COL. 3  

THOMAS N. SYLVESTER (1854 – 7 FEB 1936)

T'S
 
BENJAMIN F. TARZWELL (24 DEC 1903 - 26 FEB 1973)

Benjamin F. Tarzwell, 69, of Beaverton, died Monday, Feb. 26, in the Midland Hospital following an illness of one year. 
Born in Oscoda County on Dec. 24, 1903, he had retired from Dow Chemical Co. in 1965. Following his retirement, he 
went to Prudenville and had moved back to Beaverton January 6. 
   Mr. Tarzwell operated a grocery store in Beaverton from 1945 to 1952 and the Edenville IGA store for two years. He 
was a 32nd degree Mason in the Beaverton Lodge. He was married to the former Gladys Eyre on June 10, 1925, in Bay 
City.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Robert of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Kent of Midland; two 
sisters, Mrs. Florence Simon and Mrs. Irene Nichols both of Bay city; and five grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. John Pruden will officiate 
and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Gladwin 
County Record dated 02-28/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2  

GLADYS A. (EYRE) TARZWELL (5 OCT 1903 - 1 JUNE 2000)

Gladys A. Tarzwell, 96, of Beaverton, died Thursday, June 1, 2000 at Stratford Village Nursing Home of 
Midland. Born Oct. 5, 1903, in Bay City, she was the daughter of Arthur and Effie Eyre. Gladys married 
Benjamin F. Tarzwell, June 10, 1925 in Bay City. He preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1973. 
   Gladys and Ben moved to Beaverton in 1945 and owned and operated the Beaverton IGA store until 
1952 when they moved to Edenville and operated the Edenville IGA store until 1954. Gladys worked for 
Knepp’s clothing store in downtown Midland in the late 1950s to 1966. Upon retirement she moved, with 
her husband, to Houghton Lake where they made a home for several years. After her husband’s death, 
she moved into Beaverton Manor where she lived until October 1999, when she entered Stratford Village. 
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Beaverton and a lifetime member of the 
Beaverton Eastern Stars. Gladys loved to bowl, work in her flower garden, play cards and drive her car. 
   Surviving are one son, Robert and wife Billie of Beaverton; one daughter, Mary Lou and husband 
Millard Kent of Midland; five grandchildren, Randy, Rodney, and Scott Tarzwell, and Jennifer Kent-Bryant 
and Carter Kent; eight great-grandchildren, Steven, Sara, Nicolas and Andrea Tarzwell, Jordon, Haleigh 
and Benjamin Kent-Bryant, and Shea Kent; and one brother, Merle Eyre of Bay City. She was preceded in 
death by twins, a son and daughter; three brothers, Floyd, Kenneth, and Alvin; and one sister, Helen, all 
of Bay City. 
   Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Rev. David Stewart officiating. Burial 
was in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of 
Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/2000 Column - 3 Page - 2 

CLIFTON M. TAYLOR (1914 - 1989)

ESTHER G. TAYLOR (4 DEC 1921 - 12 SEP 1982)
 
Esther G. Taylor, 60, of Roscommon, died at her home Sunday, Sept. 12. Born in Saginaw on December 
4, 1921, she moved to Roscommon from Lake in 1951. She was a member of the First Congregational 
Church. Surviving are her husband, Clifton; one son, Robert of Hudsonville; one daughter, Sandra Selbig 
of Port Orchard, Wash.; her father, Fred Rise of Roscommon; 2 brothers; one sister; and 6 
grandchildren.
   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Steurnel Funeral Home, Roscommon. The Rev. 
Thomas Bruno officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 
09-15/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2   

ARLA J. (POST) THOMPSON (22 DEC 1921 - 18 JUNE 1984)

Arla J. Thompson, 62, of 5444 Mangus Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, June 18, in the Clare Nursing Home following a 
long illness. The former Arla Post, she was born on December 22, 1921 in Midland and moved here four years ago from 
Genesee County. She was married to Raymond Thompson and was a housewife. Besides her husband, she is survived 
by her mother, Clara Post of Tampa , Fla.; and four brothers, Floyd Post of Saginaw, Leland Post of Lomita, Calif., 
Duane Post of Whittier, Calif. and Herbert Post of Placentia, Calif. Services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the 
Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1984 
Column - 6 Page - 2

RAYMOND C. THOMPSON, SR (13 APRIL 1918 - 5 AUG 1984)

Raymond C. (Gabby) Thompson Sr., 66, of 5444 Mangus Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Aug. 5, at his home. 
Born in Battle Creek on April 13, 1918, he came to Gladwin County four years ago from Flint. He retired in 1978 as a 
stock keeper at Fisher Body No. 1. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Gladwin County Sheriff's 
Posse, Club 21 C. B. Club and the Gladwin County VFW 7303. Mr. Thompson and the former Arla Post were married 
January 29, 1971, in Flint. She preceded him in death June 18, 1984.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Raymond Jr. of Kansas City, Mo. and Lewis of Flint; and 2 grandchildren. Rites will be held 
Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Mark Moore will officiate and burial will be in 
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-08/1984 Column - 4 Page – 2

ROBERTA M. THRUSH (14 JAN 1933 – 27 FEB 2006)

Roberta M. Thrush, 73, of Beaverton passed away Monday, Feb. 27 at Convenant Hospital in Saginaw with her family at 
her bedside. Roberta was born Jan. 14, 1933 in Clawson, Michigan to Watson and Ahava Cutler. She lived many years in 
the Beaverton area and worked for the Beaverton Public Schools as a nurse’s aid at the nursing home in Clare and 
Midland Hospital. 

Roberta was a strong willed person having to battle her illness many years. Her generosity towards others and her sense 
of humor will not be forgotten. 

Surviving are one son, Jerry (Glad) Scoby of Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Linda Ramsey of Napoleon and Sheryl (Vern) 
Corlew of Beaverton; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Olson of Portland. She is 
predeceased by one brother, Willard Cutler, and two sisters, Doris Gingerich and Josephine O’Connell.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery, Beaverton. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 3/1/2006.

LEON S. THURSTON (14 MARCH 1917 - 4 JULY 1991)

Leon S. Thurston, 74, of Midland, died Thursday, July 4, 1991, at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center. He was born in 
Grayling March 14, 1917. As a youth he moved to Midland where he was raised and educated. He married the former 
Harriet Hughes in Midland April 12, 1942.
    He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He worked at The Dow Chemical Company 
for 42 years, retiring in 1976. Leon attended aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was a life member of Midland VFW 
3651, Dow Retirees and the Parkinson's Support Group.
   He is survived by his wife, Harriet; sons James (Sachyeo) Thurston of Denver, Douglas (Barbara) Thurston of 
Edenville, Ronald (Barbara) Thurston of Sanford, Kim (Debra) Thurston of Nashville, Tenn., and Curtiss (Rosalyn) 
Thurston of Baton Rouge, La.; daughters Barbara (Jim) Zimmerman of Midland, Connie (Richard) Brabaw of Sanford, 
Sherry (Jesse) Gonzales of Freeland and Kathy Hansen of LaMase, Calif.; brothers Gordon Thurston of Midland and 
Donald Thurston of Hope; sisters Joyce Austin of Cadillac and Marion Laughton of Midland; sister-in-law Clara Thurston 
of Midland; 21 grandchidren; and several great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, 1991, from Wilson Miller Funeral Home. The Rev. David 
Stout of Aldersgate United Methodist Church will officiate. 
   Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 
p.m. Memorials are suggested to Northeast Chapter of Parkinson's Support Group or the Michigan Kidney Foundation. 
Midland Daily News dated 07-06/1991 Column - 5 Page - B6

CHARLOTTE A. “MAUDE” TIMMONS (13 JUNE 1937 – 7 JUNE 2009)

Charlotte A. “Maude” Timmon, age 71, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at her home in Beaverton. She was born on 
June 13, 1937 in Kingston, New York, to Floyd and Marjorie (Vandemark) Osterhoudt. She married Raymond Timmons on 
July 20, 1957 in Port Ewen, New York. She was a homemaker and lived in Gladwin County since 1977, previously residing 
in Detroit, and was co-owner of the Ranch House Restaurant in Beaverton from August 1978 until August 1999.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Timmons of Beaverton; daughters, Alicia (Arlie) Russell of Beaverton, Laura 
(Joseph) Graham of Beaverton; sons, David Joseph (Renee) Timmons of Gladwin, John (Angie) Timmons of Midland; 
five grandchildren; mother, Marjorie Piccoli of Kingston, New York; sister, Betty Lou Garrett of Craigmore, New York; 
brother, Floyd Osterhoudt of Pennsylvania; sisters, Rose Gaetjen of Sauverties, New York, Sandra Lee Piccoli of 
Kingston, New York, Francis Piccoli of Kingston, New York ; brothers Frank J. Piccoli Jr. of Kingston, New York, John 
Piccoli of Hurley, New York, Gary B. Piccoli of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sister, Michelle Cross of Rhinebeck, New York; 
several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; sister, Kim Piccoli; son, Raymond; grandson, Matthew Herbin; granddaughter, 
Darian Timmons.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton with 
Pastor Paul Metzger officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. 
He will be laid to rest at Tobacco Township Cemetery, Beaverton. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Gladwin County Record dated 
6-10-2009..

CHRISTOPHER ROGERS TOLLY (14 JUNE 1964 - 14 JUNE 1964)

 RITES FOR BABY

   The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Tolly, of Hadley, was buried in Dale Cemetery following services 
Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Miner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Morris, of Hadley, officiating. 
Christopher Rogers Tolly was born June 14 in Flint. Survivors in addition to his parents are grandparents, 
Rev. and Mrs. John Tolly, of Niles, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Passmore, Traverse City; great grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Otis Tolly and Mrs. Gladys Guernsey, Beaverton; and great great grandmother Mrs. Lottie 
Denzer, of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 06-17/1964 Column - 7 Page - 2

JAMES W. TOLLY, JR (19 MARCH 1956 - 9 APRIL 2002)

James W. Tolly, James W. Tolly, Jr., age 46, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at his home 
on Guernsey Road in Beaverton. He was born March 19, 1956 in Gladwin, the son of James Sr. and 
Bonnie Tolly. Except for ten years of residency in Midland, he has resided in Beaverton. He graduated 
from Beaverton High School in 1974. He was always a sports enthusiast and diligent in exercising. He 
attended Community College for two years. He was well versed in politics and world events. He was a 
member of the Beaverton Baptist Church and was among the charter members, always faithful in Bible 
reading. 
   He is survived by his parents, James and Bonnie; one sister, Gladys (Jerry) Scoby of Mt. Pleasant; 
one brother, Kirk (Kris) of Munith; two nephews, Paul Scoby and Andrew Tolly; and two nieces, Laurie 
Scoby and Karen Tolly. Additional survivors are two aunts, Coralee (Frank) Foster of Beaverton and a 
favorite aunt, Billie (John) Tolly of Niles; six uncles, George Rowley of Gladwin, Max (Shirley) Guernsey 
of Beaverton, John Tolly of Niles, Richard (Bea) Tolly, Lowell (Gert) Tolly, and Milton (Lillian) Tolly, all of 
Midland; as well as numerous cousins. Jim will be deeply missed by his family. 
   His family received friends and relatives at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin on Sunday, April 14. 
Funeral services for Jim were held Monday, April 15, 2002 at the Beaverton Baptist Church. Rev. Tim 
Terhune and Rev. Brian Wright officiated. Burial was in Dale Cemetery on Freeman Road. Gladwin County 
Record dated 04-09/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2

JOHN ROGERS TOLLY, II (25 JUNE 1964 - 22 JULY 1964)

SERVICES HELD FOR INFANT SON

   John Rogers Tolly II, infant son of the Rev. and Mrs. John R. Tolly, of Niles, died July 222 in the 
University of Chicago Hospital of pneumonia, where he had been a patient for four days. He was born on 
June 25, 1964, in Niles. Survivors besides his parents include, one brother, Lanny, of Hadley; threee 
sisters, Jeannine, Kathleen adn Bonnie Louise, of Niles; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Tolly, and Mrs. 
Roy Guersnsey, of Beaverton; adn his great grandmother, Mrs. Lottie Denzer, of Beaverton.
   Services were held Friday, July 24, from the Miner Chapel with Arthur L. Farrell, D. D., of Lansing 
officiating. Burieal was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1964 Column - 2 Page 
- 2   
 
MELISSA LOUISE TOZIER (9 MARCH 1984 - 22 JAN 1991)

Melissa Louise Tozier, 6, of 101 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1991, in the Mid-Michigan Regional 
Medical Center-Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Lewiston, Maine, March 9, 1984, she moved to Gladwin County 4 
years ago. She attended the Beaverton Elementary School. 
   Surviving are her mother, Marie Tozier; one sister, Kimberly, at home; her grandparents, William and Loretta Swartz of 
Beaverton and June Tozier of Maine. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton 
Chapel. Deacon Stanley Belanger officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
01-30/1991 Column - 3 Page - 2 

ADELINE "ADDA" MAE (FUHRMAN) TREMAINE (15 AUG 1884 - 25 JAN 1960)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. TREMAINE

   Mrs. Adda Mae Tremaine 75, died Monday, January 25 at her home in Tobacco Township after an illness of about two 
months. The former Miss Adda Mae Fuhrman, was born August 15, 1884 in Decatur, Ind. She has lived in Gladwin County 
since and was married to Jay W. Tremaine Sept. 28, 1911 in Midland.
   Survivors include her husband Jay W.; a son Fuhrman of Beaverton; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Farrow fo Gladwin 
and Mrs. Ruth Dubiel of Kawkawlin; two brothers, William Fuhrman of Greenville and Hubert Fuhrman of Detroit, and 14 
grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church. Rev. Verne Summers willl officiate and 
burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Mrs. Tremaine will be at the church from 12 o'clock until the time of the service. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-27/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1   

ALICE A. (NOBLE) TREMAINE (28 SEP 1857 - 3 JULY 1912)

Alice, wife of George W. Tremain, died July 3 at their home in Tobacco township. She had been a 
sufferer for a long time with asthma and lung trouble. A husband and one son remain to mourn her loss, 
beside a large circle of friends, by whom she was held in high esteem. They had resided in Tobacco 
township many years. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1912 Column - 4 Page - 1

Alice A. Noble was born Sept. 28, 1857, near Delta, Ohio and died at her home in Tobacco township, 
July 3, 1912, aged 54 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was united in marriage to George W. Tremain 
Dec. 12, 1879. One child was born to them, Jay W. Tremain, who survives his mother. They moved to 
Michigan from Ohio in 1896, being one of the pioneers of Tobacco township. She united with the Church 
of Christ Sept. 8, 1897. She leaves to mourn, besides her son and his wife who lived at home a husband, 
her mother, Mrs. E. N. Noble, two sisters, Mrs. Rebekah Cottrell and Mrs. Jessie Onweller, William H. and 
James E. Noble of Saginaw, Charles O. Noble of Beaverton besides a host of friends and neighbors. 
Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1912 Column - 4 Page - 1
  
GEORGE W. TREMAINE (6 JUNE 1839 - 16 FEB 1921) 

George W. Tremain was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 6, 1839, and died in Tobacco township, 
Gladwin county, Feb. 16, 1921, being 81 years, 8 months and 10 days of age. He came to Boston when 
18 years old and there met and married Miss Lexie Cruickshank, April 27, 1864. After eight years of 
happy married life, she died, leaving him with two little girls, one of whom is still living, Mrs. Gertrude 
Marks of Morenci, Mich.
   Dec. 11, 1880, he married Miss Alice Noble of Swanton, Ohio, who came with him to Tobacco 
township, Gladwin county, to make a home. She was a great sufferer for years, and left for that better 
home July 3, 1912. To this union was born one son, James W. He leaves besides these six grandchildren, 
and two great grandchildren.
   He became a member of the Baptist church, while a young man and was always a faithful helper in all 
that was good. He was always genial and kind and made many friends wherever he was. He took great 
pleasure even to the last in keeping well informed on the topics of the day. He was a kind and loving 
husband and father, and will be greatly missed by both relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record 
dated 02-24/1921 Column - 3 Page - 4

JAY W. TREMAINE (10 FEB 1882 – 23 MARCH 1961)

SERVICES HELD FOR JAY TREMAINE

   Jay W. Tremaine, 79, of Beaverton, died Thursday following a two week illness. Born on Feb. 10, 1882, in Chicago, he 
had been a resident of Gladwin County for more than 60 years. He was married Sept. 28, 1911, to the former Adeline Mae 
Fuhrman in Midland. She preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 1960.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louise Farrow, of GLadwin, and Mrs. Ruth Dubiel, of Kawkawlin a son, Fuhrman, of 
Beaverton; and 14 grandchildren. 
   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dale Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. 
Burial was in the church cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1961 Column - 2 Page - 1     

JUSTIN AARON TREMAINE (16 SEP 1975 - 10 OCT 1975) - INFANT

Justin Aaron Tremain, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Tremain of Beaverton, died suddenly Friday, Oct. 10, of 
asphyxiation at his home. He was born in Midland on September 16, 1975. Besides his parents, he is survived by one 
brother, James II at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fuhrman Tremain and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sheets of 
Beaverton; great grandfather, Burley Sheets and great grandmother, Mrs. Edith Fiedler of Beaverton. 
   Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton. The Rev. Mark Moore officiated and 
burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-15/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2   
 
ADAM TSCHUPP (1863 - 1935)

HATTIE WAYNE TSCHUPP (1893 - 1949)

LOVINA E. TSCHUPP (1866 - 1928)

EDITH A. (COX) TYRE (3 APRIL 1903 - 8 JAN 1993)

Edith A. Tyre, 89, of Beaverton, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1993, in the Mid Michigan Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a 
long illness. She was born in Bay City on April 3, 1903, and came to Gladwin County in 1965. The former Edith Cox, she 
was married to Charles Tyre and he preceded her in death in 1972.
   Surviving are 3 sons, Lloyd of Beaverton, Harold of Japan and Charles of Gladwin; one daughter, Carol Tyre of 
Beaverton; 2 sisters, Lillian Schegal and Alice Tyre of West Branch; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by a son, Carl. 
   Rites were held Sunday at 6 p.m. from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. David Stewart officiated and burial was in 
the Dale Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-13/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2   

PENNY SUE TYRE (1 SEP 1961 - 16 MARCH 1975)

Penny Sue Tyre, 13, daughter of Gladwin Sheriff's Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd Tyre of Gladwin, died Sunday, March 16, at her 
home after an illness of four years. Born in San Jose, Calif., on September 1, 1961, she moved to Detroit with her 
parents in 1964 and to Gladwin County in 1968. Penny was an 8th grade student in the Gladwin Intermediate school and a 
member of the Round Lake Baptist Church.
   Besides her parents, she is survived by four sisters, Terri, Tammy, Lori and Kristi, all at home; one brother, Steven, at 
home; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Casebeer of Gladwin; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Tyre 
of Beaverton. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1975 Column - 4 Page - 2