Gladwin County MI Archives Cemeteries.....Highland Cemetery - Surnames A-E
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Tom Ladner October 27, 2010

This information was compiled through the efforts of many people
in the Gladwin County, Michigan Community.

HIGHLAND CEMETERY – Surnames A THRU E

Highland Cemetery (aka Hill Cemetery) is located in the City of Gladwin, Section 1 of Grout Township, Cemetery St and Buzzell Road.



A'S

ROSEMARY C. ABBOTT (13 JUN 1935 - 15 SEP 2001)
Rosemary C. Abbott, 66, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin following a long illness. Born June 13, 1935 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Patrick 
and Margaret DeSantis. She lived in Gladwin County since this year and previously lived in Whitmore 
Lake. She was a homemaker. 
Surviving are her mother, Margaret DeSantis of Warren; two sons, Patrick and wife Diane of Gladwin, 
and Gerald and wife Alice of Abbott, Fla.; three grandsons, Anthony Abbott of Gladwin, Jerry Abbott of 
Florida, and Jason and wife Angie Porter of Novi; one granddaughter, Lorianne and husband Jason 
Butler of N.J.; one great-granddaughter, Courtney Porter of Novi; two brothers, George and wife Diane 
DeSantis of St. Clair Shores, and Charles and wife Darlene DeSantis of Warren; two sisters, Barbara and 
husband Leslie Trelfa of Allenton, and Jannett and husband Dennis Jazwiecki of Maumee, Ohio; and 
several nieces and nephews. 
Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Edenville with Deacon Frank Alex 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used 
according to the wishes of the family. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGE W. ACKER (7 FEB 1923 - 13 DEC 1981)

George W. Acker, 58, of Kalkaska, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at his home after a long illness. Born in Big 
Rapids February 7, 1923, he received his B.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 1950 and his 
masters from the University of Michigan in 1952. Mr. Acker taught at Wolverine and Gaylord for four 
years each and Van Dyke School in Warren for 22 years until retiring in January, 1979. He also taught at 
South Macomb Community College. He was a veteran of World War II and moved to Kalkaska three 
years ago. Mr. Acker and the former Mary A. Leonard were married November 22, 1947, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, George of Coloma, Michael of Charlevoix and Jon a 
student at CMU: a brother, Andrew of Big Rapids; 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Bloxsom of Acme and Mrs. 
Geraldine Bloxsom of Traverse City; and 2 granddaughters.
   The body was cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Hall 
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Bates officiating. Memorials may be made to the 
American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record dated 12-16/1981 Column - 6 Page - 2

PFC US ARMY WWII

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMETS (1875 – 26 JULY 1945)

DONNA LUCILLE (CARBENO) ADAMETS (3 JULY 1914 – 3 JAN 2002)

Donna Adamets, 96, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at Edna Mae’s Country Leisure Living. Born 
July 3, 1914 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Bruner) Carbeno. 
Donna married Frank Adamets, Aug. 6, 1932. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 1972. She worked for 
many years at Schwager’s Department Store and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Ann and husband Norman Linton of Gladwin and Jean and husband 
Edwin Demsky of Midland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne Carbeno of 
Gladwin; and one sister, Ruth Grice of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one 
sister.

A funeral liturgy was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Father Patrick 
Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of 
the arrangements.

FRANK A. ADAMETS (15 JAN 1912 – 10 DEC 1972)

MARIA A. (SVATEK) ADAMETS (1878 - 1959)
 
CARL ADAMS (12 DEC 1919 - 17 MAY 1964)

SERVICES TODAY FOR CARL ADAMS

   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Oberlin, for 
Carl Adams, 44, Sherman Township farmer, who died Sunday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Rev. 
Ernest Muellere officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born on Dec. 12, 1919, in Gladwin 
County, he was married to the former Nova Jean McIntosh on Mar. 1, 1951 in Gladwin. He was a member 
of Our Savior Lutheran Church at Oberlin.
   Survivors besides his wife, Nova Jean, are four daughters, Vickey Yvonne, Linda Sue, Tamela Janet 
and Pamela Janice; his father, Michael Adams Sr., of Gladwin; two brothers, Michael Adams Jr. and 
William Adams, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Endert, of Gladwin and Mrs. Katherine Hemstreet 
and Mrs. Emma Myles, of Bay City. Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1

CPL 11 PRCHT MAINT CO. WWII 

ROBERT J. ADOMEL (15 JULY 1915 - 30 JUNE 1993) (?)

MARK H. ALDRICH (1970 – 26 JUNE 1989)

DAVID 'OLD DAY' ALDRIDGE (? - SEP 1889)

MAN FOUND DEAD

   David Aldridge, familiarly known as "old Davy," who has been around town for some time past, 
spending a large portion of his time in dissipation, was found dead in Patterson's livery barn yesterday 
morning. He
hdbeen to Meredith the day before, indulging in somewhat of a spree, and on the way home fell from the 
rig several times, sustaining a number of bruises. An inquest is in progress as we go to press (Thursday 
afternoon). Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1889 Column - 4 Page - 5
 
CIVIL WAR

DANIEL ALLEN (18 APRIL 1870 - 11 MARCH 1968)

COUNTY'S OLDEST MAN DIES

   Daniel Allen, 97, of Gladwin City, died Monday, March 11, at a local nursing home. He had been in ill 
health for the past several years. Mr. Allen would have celebrated his 98th birthday next month. He was 
born April 18, 1870, in Grout Township and had lived his entire lifetime in Grout Township and Gladwin 
City. He was a retired farmer. At the time of his death, Mr. Allen was probably the county's oldest male 
resident. In 1961, during the Centennial Celebration, Mr. Allen was honored as the King of the Centennial, 
and his sister, the late Mrs. Nancy Dunn, was the Queen.
   Survivors include a nephew, George Dunn of Gladwin; four nieces, Eva and Jennie Anderson and 
Pearl Veith, all of California, and Florence of Honolulu. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 1:00 
p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, 
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 03-13/1968 Column - 2 Page - 1
 
DOYAL GENE ALLEN (29 JUNE 1933 - 19 JUNE 1978) 

Doyal Gene Allen, 44, f 1305 N. Spring St., Gladwin died suddenly Monday, June 19, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital. Born in Paragould, Ark., on June 29, 1933, he came to Gladwin County a year and a half ago 
from San Jose, Calif. Mr. Allen was owner of the Greenbriar Village Mobile Home Park and served in the 
U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was married to the former Carlene Radford on August 21, 1971, in 
San Jose.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 7 children, Albert, Michael and Angela of Gladwin, Jeanette, Kim, 
John and Doyal of San Jose; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Allen of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Kenneth of 
Royal Oak and Ronnie of Utica; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Shelba VanKeighan of Ferndale, Mrs. Delores 
Hopkins of Madison Heights and Mrs. Jackie Townsend of Rochester. 
   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Donald Bates will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-21/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2 

US NAVY KOREA 

ALICE MARIE (HALE) ALLEN (1913 – 17 JULY 1993)

RALPH R. "RAY" ALLEN, JR (3 NOV 1912 - 1 NOV 2001)

Ralph R. "Ray" Allen Jr., 88, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 at home following a long illness. 
Born Nov. 3, 1912 in Flint, he was the son of Ralph and Verlie (Eckler) Allen Sr. He lived in Gladwin 
County since 1942 and previously lived in Flint. Ralph married Alice (Hale), Sept. 14, 1934. She preceded 
him in death in 1993. He worked at the Gladwin Sheriff’s Department and owned and operated Allen’s 
Radiator Shop in Gladwin. He was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge. 

Surviving are one daughter, Beverly and husband Duane Roberson of Gladwin; two granddaughters, 
Christy and husband Andy Gary and Michelle and husband Scott Evensen, all of Gladwin; two grandsons, 
Duane Jr. and wife Joan Roberson, and Ralph Roberson, all of Gladwin; eight great-grandchildren; one 
great-great-grandchild; one brother, Miles of Mt. Morris; and two sisters, Maude Gardner of Mt. Morris 
and Elouise Adams of Fenton. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Gloria Roberson, his 
parents; three brothers; and two sisters. 

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Rev. Mary Jo Schuetz 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

ROBERT L. ALLEN (20 APRIL 1932 - 10 AUG 2002)
 
WILBERT E. ALLEN (5 MARCH 1897 - 31 JAN 1971)

LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO WILBERT ALLEN

   Wilbert E. Allen, 73, of Butman Township, died at his home Sunday, Jan. 31, after a long illness. Born 
in Paulding County, Ohio, on March 5, 1897, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1902. He was married 
to the former Viola Edwards on March 26, 1923, in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Bill, of Emmett, Robert, of Sarasota, Fla. and Max, of 
Bay City; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Pero and Mrs. Kathryn Wright, of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Grove, of Beaverton and Mrs. Murtie Cripps, of Gladwin; one brother, Carl, of Wisconsin; 14 
grandchildren; 5 step-children and 9 step-grandchildren.
   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Charles 
Allen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1971 
Column - 6 Page - 1

PVT CO A 41 MG BN WWI 

MELANIE JEAN ALLOR (5 JAN 1992 - 23 FEB 1996)

DENNIS WILLIAM ALWARD (11 NOV 1925 - 12 FEB 1951) 

KILLED IN ACTION

PFC. DENNIS W. ALWARD

   Pfc. Dennis W. Alward, 25, was killed in action in Korea, according to a telegram received Monday by 
his brother, Milton. Dennis had previously been reported missing since Feb. 12 and the message stated 
that he was killed on that day. It read as follows:
   "The Secretary of the Army has asked me to express his deepest regret that your brother, Pfc. Dennis 
W. Alward, was killed in action in Korea, Feb. 12, 1951. He was previously reported missing in action the 
same date. Confirming letter follows. Ed F. Witsel, major general, U.S.A., adjutant general of the army."
   A member of the Second Infantry Division, the family believes that Dennis was in the Wonju area 
when he lost his life. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Alward, of Sage township. Two brothers, 
Milton and Lawrence, of Gladwin, also survive him. Dennis was born in Sage township November 11, 
1925. He attended the rural school there until entering the Gladwin Rural Agricultural School, and 
graduating in 1943.
   He was discharged from the army in February, 1950 and placed on the reserve list but was recalled to 
service last October and sent to Japan Jan. 20. The next day he was flown to the Korean front. Dennis 
and his brother, Lawrence, operated a pulpwood business before re-entering service last fall. Gladwin 
County Record dated 03-28/1951 Column - 2 Page - 1

SOLDIER'S BODY IS COMING HOME

   Mr. and Mrs. George Alward have been notified by the War Department that the body of their son, Pfc. 
Dennis William Alward, is enroute home from Korea. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon 
further advice from the War Department. Gladwin County Record dated 09-19/1951 Column - 7 Page - 1

RITES SATURDAY

PFC. DENNIS W. ALWARD

   Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine o'clock for Pfc. Dennis W. Alward, 25, son of 
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Alward, of Sage Township. Dennis was killed in action while serving with the 
armed forces in Korea last February 12. His body has been brought back and will arrive in Gladwin 
Thursday. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Milton and Lawrence, of Gladwin.
   The Rosary will be read Friday evening at nine o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home and the services 
Saturday will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, under the auspices of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 
Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1951 Column - 3 Page - 1

MI PFC 38 INF 2 DIV KOREA 

GEORGE W. ALWARD (5 FEB 1884 - 24 MAY 1963)

RITES HELD FOR GEORGE ALWARD

   Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for George W. Alward, 79, 
who died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Sage Township on Friday. The Rev. Franz Ollerman 
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Farwell on Feb. 5, 1884, he was married to the 
former Hazel McGuire on Feb. 12, 1918 in Gladwin. A farmer, he had lived in Gladwin County 77 years.
   Survivors include his wife, Hazel; two sons, Milton and Lawrence, of Gladwin; and a sister, Mrs. Iva 
Wylie of Drayton Plains. A son, Dennis, died in Korea in 1951. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1963 
Column - 6 Page - 1

HAZEL ROSE (MCGUIRE) ALWARD (12 APRIL 1894 - 25 FEB 1974)

HENRY AMMON (1834 - 6 AUG 1903)

   Henry Ammon died in Sage township, Aug. 6, aged 68 years. He had resided in this county 24 years, 
and came from Ohio to Vassar 30 years ago. His wife died 25 years ago. There were four children, three 
of which are living, Lon and Will Ammon, of this county, and Clell Ammon, of the upper-peninsula. 
Funeral services will be held today. Gladwin County Record dated 08-07/1903 Column - 5 Page - 7

   Henry Ammon departed this life Aug. 6, 1903, at 5:30 a.m., aged 68 years, 9 months and 10 days. 
Deceased was born in Holmes county, O. He enlisted in Co. C of the 67th regiment and served three 
years in the Civil War. After the war he united in marriage to Rachael Crosker, and three sons were born 
to the union, Clell, of the upper peuinsula, and Lon and Will, of Sage, Gladwin county, who were with him 
at his death. His first wife died in 1883, and in 1884 he married Amelia Huston. To this union wasborn one 
son, Barnie, who died at the age of 12 years. His second wife died at Port Huron five years ago. Since 
her death he spent the most of his time in Ohio, at the Michigan soldiers' home at Grand Rapids, and of 
the late with his son Lon, at whose residence he died. He was patient sufferer from the effects of 
rheumatism, which made him helpless. He was highly esteemed. Besides his sons, a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Croskey, of Ohio, mourn his loss. The body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery Aug. 7. Funeral service 
were conducted by Rev. O. F. Bulman.

"Dearest father, how we miss you 
 From around our circle here,
But we know that thou art circled
 In the Saviour's home with care.

"Jesus took you from among us, 
 For what reason we know not;
But we know that we shall meet thee
 In a home to part no more."

Source: Gladwin County Record dated 08-14/1903 Column - 2 Page - 1
 
CO C 67 REG OH CIVIL WAR 
  
OLA DELL ANDERSON (5 JULY 1897 - 13 NOV 1960) 

ILLNESS FATAL TO OLA ANDERSON

   Ola D. Anderson, 63, of Butman Township, died Sunday at Veteran's Hospital, Dearborn, following an 
illness of six weeks. He was born on July 5, 1897, in Chesaning and was married to the former Martha 
McMasters on August 22, 1918, in Detroit. A veteran of World War I, he had been a resident of Gladwin 
county 28 years operating a farm in Butman Township.
   Survivors include his wife, Martha; three sons, Oscar and Arthur, of Gladwin, and Larry, of Beaverton; 
two daughters, Mrs. Iva Peck, of St. Claire Shores, and Mrs. Irene Kure, of Roseville; four sisters, Mrs. 
Ruby Payne of Lapeer, Mrs. Lottie Hallett, of Davison, Mrs. Hazel Odle and Mrs. Ila Gill, of Flint; and 
fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Henry C. Hall will officiate and burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-16/1960 
Column - 8 Page - 1

MI PVT CO. L CASUAL DET WWI

DONALD EDWARD ANDERSON (19 JAN 1930 - 24 APRIL 1995)

JAMES T. ANDERSON (4 APRIL 1931 - 24 MAY 1961)

ANITA LOUISE (WAGNER) ANDREW (9 FEB 1902 - 24 NOV 1953)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ANDREW

   Mrs. Anita Louise Andrew, 51, passed away at the Midland Hospital on Tuesday morning, November 
24. She had been in ill health for about one year and entered the hospital several days ago. Anita Louise 
Wagner was born in Detroit on February 9, 1902. She came to Gladwin with her parents 47 years ago and 
lived here since then, and was married to Curtis Andrew in June 1953 in Gladwin. She was a member of 
St. Johns's Evangelical Lutheran church and the Gladwin Golden Rod Rebekahs. 
   Surviving are her husband, Curtis Andrew; one daughter, Mrs. Bettie Coplin, of Houghton Lake; her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wagner, of Sherman township; one brother, Edwin Wagner, of Roscommon; 
one sister, Mrs. Lillie Purtee, of Sherman township; also one grandson, Ronald Coplin.
   Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. C. 
Leyrer, of Clare, will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-25/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1

MIRTIE M. (CAUGHILL) ANDREWS (21 SEP 1870 - 25 OCT 1892)

   Mirtie M. Caughill was born Sept. 21, 1870, in Columbus, St. Clair county, Mich. On Dec. 24, 1890, 
she and Henry Andrews were united in marriage, since which time they have resided in Gladwin county. 
She died October 25 at her home in Gladwin. She left one son, a babe five months old. She was a true 
wife and kind mother. The funeral was held at the M. E. church and the remains interred in Highland 
cemetery, Rev. J. B. Durham officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-04/1892 Column - 5 Page - 5

CLIFFORD O. ANDRICKS (1907 – 21 APR 1953)

B. EMALINE (RINEHART) ANDRICKS (15 AUG 1908 - 6 APRIL 1990)

Emaline Andricks, 81, of 2825 Wieneke, Saginaw and formerly of Gladwin, died suddenly Friday, April 6, 
1990, in the Saginaw General Hospital. Born in Gladwin, Aug. 15, 1908, she lived in Flint from 1930 to 
1973 and Gladwin County from 1973 to 1989, when she moved to Saginaw. Mrs. Andricks was a teacher 
in the Carmen Ainsworth School District in Flint, until she retired in 1973 after 20 years. She was a 
member of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel; Golden Agers Club and the Rebekah 
Lodge 151. She received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, in 1958. '
    The former Emaline Rinehart, she was married to Clifford Andricks, June 28, 1930, in Gladwin. He 
preceded her in death April 21, 1953. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Lerczak of 
Saginaw; one sisters, Mrs. Iva Lou Bowen of Gladwin; one brother Wilson Rinehart of Gladwin; 4 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral 
Home, Gladwin Chapel.  The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1990 
Column - 3 Page - 2

FRANCIS SHERMAN ANTCLIFF (4 APRIL 1931 – 24 MAY 1961)

Francis Sherman Antcliff was born April 4, 1931, in Pontiac and was married to the former Mary Baker in 
1950. An employee of Dow Chemical Company, he lived his lifetime in Gladwin County. Survivors include 
his widow, Mary; a son, Douglas, and three daughters, Rosemary, Cheryl, and Laura, at home; his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Antcliff, of Gladwin; and two sisters, Mrs. Arlene Hammond, of Gladwin, 
and Marian, at home. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton. 
Elder Alva Pendleton officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-03/1961 Column - 2 Page - 1

EN 2 US NAVY 

SHERMAN E. ANTCLIFF (30 JUNE 1895 - 26 FEB 1969)

SERVICES HELD FOR SHERAMN ANTCLIFF

   Sherman E. Antcliff, 73, of Sage Township, died Thursday, Feb. 26, in Saginaw Veteran's Hospital 
after an illness of two months. Born in Clare County on June 30, 1895, he had resided in Gladwin County 
for 37 years. Mr. Antcliff operated the Gladwin News Agency for several years and was also a veteran of 
World War I. He was married to the former Clara A. Milmine of April 4, 1920, in Oakland County. She 
preceded him in death in June 1966.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arlene Hammond and Marion Antcliff, borh of Gladwin; one sisters, 
Mrs. Rubie Hardenburg of New Port Richey, Fla.; 10 grandchilddren and one great grandchild. Services 
were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. Elder Alvin Pendleton officiated and burial was 
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-05/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1

PVT US ARMY WWI

RALPH M. ANTHONY (1905 – 11 MAR 1983)

THERESA AGNES APARY (1878 - 1928)

ARTHUR A. ARKWRIGHT (26 AUG 1868 - 28 MAY 1952)

Arthur A. Arkwright, 83, long-time resident of Buckeye township, died on Wednesday, May 28 at his 
home in Arbutus, following a long illness. Mr. Arkwright was born on August 26, 1868, at South Camden 
and married Miss Elma Smith at Columbia, Ohio on April 2, 1893. They came to Gladwin county in 1910 
and have resided here since, with the exception of eight years, which they spent near Atlanta.
   Surviving are his wife, Elma; two sons, Cecil , of Lewiston and Leland, at home; two daughters, Mrs. 
Elsie Wilson, of Battle Creek and Mrs. Ivel Dundas, of Arbutus; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 
seven step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the 
Buckeye town hall on Saturday, with the Rev. Henry Kreulen, of Bay City and the Rev. Laurence Evoy, of 
the Highwood Free Methodist church, officiating, special music was by the Fromer sister. Burial was in 
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-04/1952 Column - 4 Page - 1

ELMA (SMITH) ARKWRIGHT (3 JUNE 1877 - 23 NOV 1965)

SERVICES HELD FOR ELMA ARKWRIGHT

   Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Elma Arkwright, 88, of 
Buckeye Township, who died Nov. 23, following a short illness. Born in Williams County, Ohio on June 3, 
1877, she had resided in Gladwin County since 1910. The former Elma Smith, she was married to Arthur 
Arkwright on April 2, 1894, in Columbia, Ohio. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1952.
   For many years Mrs Arkwright was correspondent for The Record writing the Arbutus community news. 
Surviving are two sons, Cecil, of Lewiston and Leland, of Otsego; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson 
of Battle Creek and Mrs. Ivel Dundas, of Buckeye Township; two sisters, Mrs. Leatha Rhinehart, Midland, 
and Mrs. Libby Burlew, of Camden; 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 22 great great 
grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 12-01/1965 Column - 6 Page - 1

ALLEN ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG (1852 – 18 NOV 1929)

BLANCHIE ARMSTRONG (1883 - MAY 1888)

CATHERINE (SINCLAIR) ARMSTRONG (10 AUG 1891 - 2 JAN 1982)

Mrs. Catherine Armstrong, 90, of 946 W. Highwood Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Jan. 2, in the Gladwin 
Area Hospital following a long illness. Born in Huron County on August 10, 1891, she came to Gladwin 
County in 1913. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of the Beaverton Presbyterian Church. The former 
Catherine Sinclair, she was married to William E. Armstrong March 27, 1913, in Elkston. He preceded her 
in death October 10, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons, William J. of Morrency and Ellis of Wauseon, Ohio; 2 
daughters, Mrs. Curt (Alta) Lindenberg of Midland and Mrs. Emil (Nina) Lechner of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. 
Etta McMellan of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Rachel Croft of Ohio, 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. 
One daughter, Mary H. Armstrong, also preceded her in death in 1936. Services were held Tuesday at 
1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Aeron Davies officiated and burial was 
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1982 Column - 3 Page - 2

EMOGENE ARMSTRONG (1858 – 6 APR 1949)

FLOYD E. ARMSTRONG (? - ?)

MAUD (PARKER) ARMSTRONG (? - ?)

OLIVE (BERGEY) WAGAR ARMSTRONG (1885 - ?)

HENRY CLAY ARNCE (11 MAY 1844 - 21 JULY 1920)

Clay Arnce died July 22, 1920, at the home of Alva Bush in Buckeye township, aged 76 years. Services 
were held at the Methodist church in Gladwin, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius, 
followed by interment in Highland cemetery. His son, Fred Arnce, and two daughters from Battle Creek 
were here at the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1920 Column - 5 Page - 5 {Note: Actual 
Recorded Date of Death is: 07/21/1920. See Source Records}.

AUGUST ARNDT (20 MARCH 1867 - 4 MARCH 1939)

ROSALIA ARNDT (14 OCT 1868 - 22 MAY 1925)

JASON L. ARTHUR (28 JAN 1974 - 12 DEC 1999)

Jason L. Arthur, 25, of Coleman, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 in Isabella County. Born Jan. 28, 1974 in 
Midland, he was the son of Richard and Connie (Balzer) Arthur. Jason was the valedictorian of Coleman 
High School, graduating in 1992. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1996 with a degree in 
chemical engineering, and was in his third year at the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine. 

Surviving are his parents, Richard and Connie Arthur of Coleman; one brother, Rick of Coleman; two 
sisters, Tami and husband Brian Frederick of Hamilton, and Elizabeth Arthur of Coleman; grandparents, 
Clifford and Eva Arthur of Coleman and Mary Jane and William Butcher of Gladwin; one nephew, 
Alexander Frederick; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Coleman Wesleyan Church with Rev. Dave Cox 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the Coleman Wesleyan 
Church starting at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday). Memorials may be made to the family. O’Laughlin Funeral 
Home in Coleman was in charge of the arrangements.

AMANDA J. (WOOD) ATCHINSON (1873 – 19 NOV 1951)

FRANK E. ATCHINSON (1 FEB 1861 - 6 JULY 1924)

PIONEER MERCHANT OF GLADWIN HAS PASSED AWAY

   Death has taken another long time resident of Gladwin, Frank E. Atchinson, who passed away Sunday, 
July 6, after a gradual decline in health during several years past from sugar diabetes. Although his 
health had been gradually failing since appearance of the disease he had managed to attend his store 
until a few weeks ago,during which time he had been confined to his house in a critical condition.
    Mr. Atchinson came to Gladwin in March 1883, to take charge of a drug store established at that time 
by Phil S. Matthews of Midland, and located in the building first occupied by the store of C. C. Fouch in 
1877, in later years by D. Mills, and torn down a few weeks ago. He received his early training as a 
druggist in the store of the late Dr. Salisbury of Midland. After a few years in the employ of Mr. 
Matthews, he bought the stock of drugs of the latter, which had been placed in a new building adjoining 
to the west, later sold to T. G. Campbell and destroyed by fire, but previously having been occupied by 
several renters.
   Frank E. Atchinson was born Feb. 1, 1861, at Wilson, N. Y. His parents moved to Ingersoll, Midland 
County, Michigan in 1866, and he lived there until coming to Gladwin. He was married to Lena Mae Foster 
in September 1887, who died June 13, 1891, leaving one daughter, Vera May, who still survives.
   On Christmas Day, 1894, Mr. Atchinson married Amanda Wood, and one daughter, Marion Lucile, now 
Mrs. Kirby, survives this union, together with two grandchildren, Donald and Harry Kirby. He also leaves 
one brother, William Elmer, of LaPorte, Mich., a sister having preceded him in death a few years ago. 
Not only has the family lost a good father and husband but Gladwin has lost one of its oldest residents 
and best citizens, and he leaves a host of friends.
   Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. from his late residence, Rev. C. A. McEntarfer 
officiating. A choir consisting of Irving Clendening, J. E. Capling, W. F. Bollert and A. R. Schlicter 
rendered music. During the funeral services business places of the city were closed as a token of 
respect to deceased. Gladwin County Record dated 07-10/1924 Column - 7 Page - 1

LENA MAE (FOSTER) ATCHINSON (9 JUNE 1867 - 13 JUNE 1891)

PASSED OVER THE RIVER.

   The death of Lena Mae, beloved wife of Frank E. Atchinson, occurred suddenly and unexpectedly 
Saturday evening. She had not been in a critical condition of health, but was taken with a sinking spell, to 
which she had been subject, and before medical aid could be summoned had peacefully passed to the 
beyond. The announcement of her death cas a pall over the community. The thought that one just 
entering upon the flush of womanhood should be cut down without a moment's warning was a sad 
reflection.
   The deceased was born in St. Louis; Gratiot county, June 9, 1867, and was therefore in her 25th year. 
Her mother died when Mae was about two years of age, she being the youngest of a family of two 
sisters, Mrs. Lillian and Edith Foster, and one brother, Fred A. Foster; all of whom survive her. She came 
to Gladwin with her father, J. H. Foster and family, in 1882. In September, 1887; she united in the holy 
bonds of matrimony with Frank E. Atchinson, to whom she proved a most devoted companion. The sad 
death leaves a heart-stricken husband, and an infant child only a few weeks old which will never know a 
mother's love.
   Funeral services took place Tuesday at the Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a 
member. The long residence of Mrs. Atchinson here had gained her many friends, of whom the church 
was filled to pay the last tribute of respect. A large procession also followed the remains to the cemetery, 
where the grave had been decorated with a beautiful floral canopy. Emblematic floral offerings and 
wreaths also graced the church during the services, which were conducted by Rev. W. S. Rae. Gladwin 
County Record dated 06-19/1891 Column - 5 Page - 5

VERA MAY ATCHINSON (? - 20 MARCH 1974)

Services for Vera M. Atchinson, 82, retired Highland Park city nurse, were held Saturday in the chapel of 
St. Luke Episcopal Home, Highland Park. Miss Atchinson died Wednesday, March 20, at the home. A 
former Gladwin resident, she was a graduate of Grace Hospital Detroit, School of Nursing's class of 
1914, and served overseas as an army nurse in World War I. She was a member of several nurses' 
associations. Miss Atchinson was a cousin of Mrs. August (Myrtle) Behnke of Gladwin and Mrs. Ernest 
(Mae) Vannatter of Hoghton Lake. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record 
dated 03-27/1974 Column - 1 Page - 2

CYRUS Y. ATLEE (6 JUNE 1921 - 5 JULY 1993)

Cyrus Y. Atlee, 72, of Gladwin, died Monday, July 5, 1993, in the Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, 
after a long illness. Born in Detroit, June 6, 1921, he was a lawyer and then Prosecuting Attorney for 20 
years in Gladwin County until retiring in 1976. Mr. AtLee was past chairman of CAP Head Start Program, 
past secretary of the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce and past president fo the Gladwin Rotary 
Club. He was also a veteran of World War II. Mr. AtLee and the former Megan Meyer were married Nov. 6, 
1942, in Ann Arbor.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Cyrus of Chelsea; 2 daughters, Susan Daugherty of 
Roanoke, Va. and Kathleen Theilig of Houston, Texas; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 
a daughter, Mary, in 1954 and a sister, Mary Jane Tasch.
   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. The Rev. 
Joel Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the 
church or the Gladwin Rotary Club. Gladwin County Record dated 07-07/1993 Column - 3 Page - 2

ALETHA R. AUBUCHON (1920 – 31 JULY 1990)

FRANK AUER, SR (1883 – 12 APR 1968)

FRANK J. AUER (1919 – 21 NOV 1997)

VERA AUER (09 APR 1893 – 8 MAY 1978)

Mrs. Vera Auer, 85, of Gladwin, died Monday at the Gladwin Area Hospital. She was born in Hungary on 
April 9, 1893. She came to the United States in 1930, moving to Charlotte. She married Frank Auer there 
in 1913. He died in Gladwin in 1968. They moved to Gladwin in 1917, settling in Buckeye Township. She 
was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at its Altar Society.  
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Loren (Mary) Bader, Mrs. Helen Scott and Mrs. Donald (Vera) Darley, 
all of Clio, Mrs. Theresa Hess, of Gladwin, and Mrs. James (Rose) Darley, of Flint; three sons, Frank, 
Steve and James, all of Gladwin; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandsons. 
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. George Artman will 
officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the Mathews Funeral Home. A 
rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Tuesday. 

Midland Daily News dated 5-9-1978.
BARBARA KATHRYN AUGUSTINE (2 DEC 1940 - 15 MARCH 1941)

BERTHA (HOFER) AUGUSTINE (22 NOV 1896 - 2 MARCH 1966)

CATHERINE CECILIA (TENWALDE) AUGUSTINE (29 SEP 1890 - 15 JAN 1920)

GEORGE AUGUSTINE (20 MAY 1887 - 10 SEP 1966)

PETER AUSGUSTINE (15 JAN 1920 - 15 JAN 1920)

LILLIAN M. AUSTIN (1890 – 21 JULY 1975)

MARTHA AUSTIN (1880 - 1924)

ROYAL C. AUSTIN (1885 – 28 OCT 1966)

DUANE THOMAS AYRE  (18 FEB 1916 - 2 JUNE 1978)

Duane Thomas Ayre, 62, of Flint, died Friday, June 2. Born in Gladwin on February 18, 1916, he served in 
the Army during World War II and was employed by Chevrolet Manufacturing until retiring in 1970. 
Surviving are his wife, Judith: 5 children, Arlene Taylor of Flint, Donald of North Platte, Neb., Charles of 
Roseville, Susan Parks of Ft. Campbell, Ky, and Donald at home: his mother Maude Ayre of Flint; one 
brother, Laurence of Fullerton, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mable Irene Ayre and Betty Aued of Flint; and 10 
grandchildren. Rites were held June 5, with Dr. William Moulton officiating. Burial was in the Highland 
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2 

US ARMY WWII 

GEORGE E. AYRE (1919 - APRIL 1991)

JOHN LEO AYRE (5 DEC 1894 - NOV 1963)

LEO AYRE IS BURIED HERE

   Burial services for Leo Ayre, 70, who passed away at his home in Flint, were held at three o'clock 
Monday afternoon, at Highland Cemetery. Mr. Ayre, a native of Gladwin, was a barber by trade and 
owned and operated the Flint Barber College for many years. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1963 
Column - 2 Page - 1

RUTH E. AYRE (1894 - 1961)

B'S

ANNA BACHER (1878 - 1958)

BERTON WESLEY BADGER (1887 - 31 MAY 1926) WWI

DOROTHY M. BADGER (1906 - SEP 1970)

FLOYD ARTHUR BADGER (1890 – 27 JULY 1961)

IRIS P. BADGER (1924 - 1942)
 
FLOYD ARTHUR BADGER (7 JULY 1890 - 27 JULY 1961)

SERVICES HELD FOR FLOYD BADGER

   Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Floyd A. Badger, 71, 
who died at his Grout Township home on Thursday following a short illness. The Rev. Arthur Whisler 
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Born in Langford, S.D., on July 7, 1890, he came to 
Gladwin County 59 years ago to farm in Grout Township. He was married to the former Dorothy Hoke on 
Nov. 26, 1925, in Beaverton. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Gladwin County Farm 
Bureau.
   Survivors include his widow, Dorothy; two daughters, Mrs. Retha Beall of Bay City and Mrs. Roberts 
Young of St. Johns; two sons, William of Midland and Gilbert of Gladwin; two foster children, Lester 
Jubenville of Hazel Park and Mrs. Jane Cameron of Clio; two sisters, Mrs. Marion Roziskey of Rochester, 
N.Y., and Mrs. Gladyce Hardman of San Francisco, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record 
dated 08-02/1961 Column - 5 Page - 1 

MI PVT CO D 1 DEVEL. BN WWI

NETTIE BADGER (1860 - 1938)

WILLIAM STEPHEN BADGER (1852 – 18 JULY 1932)

HELEN W. BAEHR (1915 - ?)

KURT O. BAEHR (1917 – 20 SEP 1990)

BENJAMIN I. BAILEY (1887 - 06 FEB 1966)

SERVICES TODAY FOR EX-RESIDENT

Ben Bailey, 78, former resident of Gladwin, died Sunday morning in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Bailey had made 
his home in Weidman since last spring. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. from the 
Stinson Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Besides a son, Howard of 
Gladwin, he is survived by eight children and 29 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1966 
Column - 3 Page - 2

CHARLES A. BAILEY (9 MARCH 1898 - 29 MARCH 1979)

Charles A. Bailey, 81, of Pontiac, died Thursday, March 29, in Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital after a long 
illness. Born in Oakwood, Ohio, on March 9, 1898, he was a retired auto mechanic. He was married to 
Faye Watkins on Octber 31, 1926, in West Branch. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Thomas of Pontiac, Larry of Benton Harbor and Gary of 
Lewiston; 2 brothers, Calvin and Carl of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 
   Rites were Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Willard Pendleton 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-04/1979 Column - 4 
Page - 2

ESTHER M. (SOUTHWELL) BAILEY (6 NOV 1906 - 11 JULY 2000)
Esther M. Bailey, 93, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center 
following a brief illness. Born Nov. 6, 1906 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of the late George and 
Emma (VanAlstine) Southwell. Esther married Virgil Bailey, Nov. 24, 1926 in Gladwin. He preceded her in 
death in February 1982. 
She retired as director of the Bureau of Social Services in Gladwin in 1972. Esther was a member of the 
First United Methodist Church of Gladwin, United Methodist Women, Literary Club, Gladwin County 
Republican Party, Hospital Auxiliary, Hospice of Gladwin, Gladwin Historical Society, and the State 
Employees’ Retirement Association. 
Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie and husband Jim Shaw and Darlene and husband Charles Wolohan, 
all of Gladwin, and Emma Jean and husband Ellis Phillips of Ballwin, Mo.; one brother, Eldon Southwell 
of Flushing; one sister, Letha Barnhart of Frankenmuth; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. 
Private services were held Saturday. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the 
charity of one’s choice. Sisson Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
FLOSSIE B. (DULL) BAILEY (12 AUG 1885 - 28 DEC 1977)
Flossie B. Bailey, 92, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Bay Mercy Hospital, Bay City, following 
a long illness. Born in Wren, Ohio, on August 12, 1885, she came to Gladwin County 75 years ago. She 
was married to Zora L. Bailey on November 26, 1902, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on July 26, 
1960.
   Surviving are 3 sons, Vergil of Gladwin, James of Gainesville, Fla. and Ben of Bay City; 4 daughters, 
Mrs. Clarence (Waive) Van of Gladwin, Veral and Ireta Bailey of Bay City and Mrs. Maynard (Doris) Fries 
of Auburn; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the 
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record date 01-04/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2
HOWARD B. BAILEY (30 MAY 1925 – 09 OCT 2003)
Howard B. Bailey, 78, of Gentry, Arkansas and formerly of Gladwin and Florida passed away Thursday, 
Oct. 9, 2003 in Gentry, Arkansas following a brief illness. 
He was born on May 30, 1925 in Okemos, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Maggie (Switzer) Bailey. 
He married the former Patricia Spitler in 1982 in Riverview, Florida; she survives him. 
Howard was a retired burner/fitter. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army, where he 
received the National Metal of Honor, three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. 
Surviving besides his wife, Patricia, is his daughter, Mitzi Wright of Gentry, Arkansas; three sons, 
Howard Bailey Jr. and Robert Bailey, both of Bay City, and Jim Bailey of National City; 12 grandchildren; 
12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Bailey of Selma, Oregon; and two sisters, Gertie Morris of 
Tennessee and Georgia Smith of Michigan. 
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ileen Bailey, in 1970. 
Graveside services were held on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. under the auspice of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. 
The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
IDA M. BAILEY (1878 - JAN 1946)

IRETA M. BAILEY (1912 - 2004)

MAGGIE L. BAILEY (1890 - 1962)

RUTH EILEEN (DE BAR) BAILEY (1926 – 17 MAR 1970)

VERAL E. BAILEY (1905 - 1996)

VIRGIL A. BAILEY (16 SEP 1903 – 2 FEB 1982)

ZORA L. BAILEY (28 OCT 1876 - 26 JULY 1960)

ILLNESS FATAL TO Z. L. BAILEY

   Zora L. Bailey, who would have been 84 on Oct. 28, passed away Tuesday at the Gladwin Nursing 
Home, after an illness of 14 months. He was born in Wren, Ohio on Oct. 28, 1876 and came to Gladwin 
County in 1900. On November 26, 1902 he married Miss Flossie Dull of Gladwin. Mr. Bailey's occupation 
was farming.
   Surviving are his widow Flossie; five daughters, Mrs. Waive Van of Clare, Mrs. Carl Fries, Midland, 
Mrs. Doris Fries, Auburn, Ireta Bailey, Bay City, Veral Bailey, Gladwin; three sons, Vergil of Gladwin, 
James, Gainsville, Fla., and Ben of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. Allen Callow of Wren, Ohio; and two 
brothers, Ercil of Wren, and Wilbur of Van Wert, Ohio; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Ross 
Tracy officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record date 07-27/1960 Column - 6 
Page - 1

CECIL MARION BAIR (27 FEB 1915 - 6 SEP 1916)

ODA M. BAIR (1882 - MAY 1985)

WILLIAM H. BAIR (1879 - 1943)

DONALD R. BAISCH (14 JAN 1934 - 24 FEB 2005)
Donald R. Baisch, Donald R. Baisch, 71, of Gladwin died Feb. 24, 2005 at his home following a short 
illness. He was born in Detroit Jan. 14, 1934 to Carl and Veronica (Coffey) Baisch. He worked as a Mill 
Wright Operator at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn until retiring in 1991 after 30 years. He lived in 
Gladwin County since 1991, having previously resided in Allen Park. He was member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church and Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292. 
Surviving are his wife, Ramona (Romer) Baisch of Gladwin; two brothers-in-law, Art (Doris) Romer of 
Gladwin, and Joe (Vicki) Romer of Arizona; one sister-in-law, Patty Baisch of Flint; and several nieces 
and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Earl and Harold. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin with Rev. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial took place 
at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
ARTHUR E. BAKER (12 APRIL 1927 - 22 JULY 1998)

ELIZABETH D. (RILEY) BAKER (6 SEP 1919 - 31 OCT 2005)
Elizabeth D. Baker, 86, of Gladwin, died Oct. 31, 2005 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 
following a long illness. She was born Sept. 6, 1919 in Flint to Frank and Dora (Burdick) Riley. She was a 
homemaker and lifelong resident of Gladwin County. 
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Ann Terry of Gladwin and her son, Charles Terry of Texas. 
Immediate burial has taken place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
LAWRENCE WILLIAM BAKER (1911 – 19 JULY 1964)

NANCY BAKER (1910 - ?)

EMMA G. (LUCAS) BALCH (1875 - 1940)

FRANK WARD BALCH (1873 - 1952)
 
PVT CO K 7 REGT ING

ELIZABETH BALINT (1849 - MARCH 1941)

STEVEN BALINT (1845 – 15 SEP 1926)

EDNA KAY BALLARD (1904 – 27 MAR 1922) 

Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ballard of Grout township, died Monday with oedena of the lungs. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-30/1922 Column - 2 Page - 4

JOHN BALLARD (27 JAN 1870 - JAN 1957)

AGED MAN TO BE BURIED HERE SATURDAY

   Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for John Ballard, 87, who 
died Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Hazel Conners after an illness of two weeks. He had been a resident 
of the community for the past 15 years and farming was his occupation. Burial will be in Highland 
cemetery with the Rev. Walter Easton officiating. Mr. Ballard was born on January 27, 1870 in England, 
the son of Jane and Thomas Ballard. He had never married. He is survived by one brother, Bert of Trego, 
Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Donald McQuarrie of Marlette. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1957 
Column - 4 Page - 1

LAVINA ELNORA (HAINES) BALLARD (MARCH 1871 – 13 MAY 1957)

PHILIP HOMER BALLARD (5 SEP 1868 - 14 APRIL 1940)

SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR HOMER BALLARD

   Services were held Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church for Homer Ballard, who died at his home 
in Grout township Sunday, April 14. Philip Homer Ballard was born in Napoleon, Ohio September 5, 1868 
the son of Albert and Jane Ballard, and has resided in Gladwin county for the past 52 years. On January 
29, 1902 he was married to Lavina Haines and to them were born five children. Two daughters preceded 
him in death. Homer Ballard has held several township offices.
   Surviving him are his wife, Lavina, three sons, Lester, Walter and Philip of Flint, one sister, Mrs. Frank 
Travis of Ohio and eleven grand children. Rev. Ellis Briggs officiated at the services at 2 p.m. and burial 
was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-17/1940 Column - 2 Page - 1

BONNIE KAY BALZER (1944 – 7 FEB 1944)

EDWIN BALZER (28 AUG 1915 - 15 JAN 1970)

ILLNESS IS FATAL TO ED BALZER

   Edwin Balzer, 54, Gladwin Township auctioneer and farmer, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15, at 
Midland Hospital, following an illness of more than three years. Born Aug. 28, 1915, in Sage Township, 
he was the son of Julius and Mary Balzer, and had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He and the 
former MIss Mary Jane Anger, of Gladwin, were married here Aug. 15, 1936.
   Mr. Balzer was well-known throughout Gladwin and surrounding counties through his occupation as an 
auctioneer, and he owned and operated the Gladwin Livestock Auction Yards at his farm, 2875 
Wagarville Road, until illness forced him to discontinue these activities. He was instrumental in forming 
the Gladwin Area Feeder Calf Association and in recognition received the County Agricultural 
Development Award during Michigan Week in 1965. Mr. Balzer was a member of the Gladwin County 
Farm Bureau, Michigan Auctioneers Association, and the Michigan Livestock Dealers Association.
   Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty) McColley, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. 
Steven (Dorothy) Miller, Midland, and Mrs. Richard (Connie) Arthur, of Coleman; four sons, Raymond E. 
of Gladwin, Robert E. of Midland, and Marvin J. and Ted L., both at home; one brother, Walter of 
Gladwin; and 11 grandchildren. A daughter, Bonnie, preceded him in death in 1945.
   Services were held at the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home Sunday, Jan. 18, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. 
George Saucier officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1970 
Column - 6 Page - 1

MARY JANE (ANGER) BALZER (1920 - ?)

WALTER O. BALZER (2 MAY 1911 - 19 AUG 1971)

Walter O. Balzer, 60 of 950 N. State St., Gladwin, died at the Gladwin Area Hospital Thursday afternoon, 
August 19, following an illness of six days. Born in Gladwin, May 2, 1911, Mr. Balzer attended the 
Gladwin schools and spent his entire life in this county. He was married to the former Miss Helen Hanna 
January 28, 1933, in Harrison, and they made their home in Sage Township where they farmed until eight 
years ago when they moved to Gladwin. For the past 12 years, Mr. Balzer was employed at Robinson 
Industries. He was a member of the Skeels Baptist Church.
   Surviving are his wife, Helen; one son, Arthur E. of Eaton Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. William (Ruth 
Ann) Shearer of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lyall (Alice) Shepard of Ionia; and 15 grandchildren.
   Services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Skeels Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Briggs 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Mathews Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 08-25/1971 Column - 3 Page - 3

Note: Is this the Helen Mae Hanna who eventually married Herman D. Thurston? I show the Headstone & 
her Obituary with two different Vitals all together.

DONNA B. (VANHORN) BANCHOFF (? - ?)

THOMAS M. BANCHOFF (16 JUNE 1922 - 25 MARCH 2005)
Thomas M. Banchoff, 82, of Gladwin, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005, in Gladwin. He was born 
June 16, 1922, in Gladwin to Anthony Banchoff and Ann Kirchoff. Thomas married Donna VanHorn in 
Gladwin on Aug. 10, 1946. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna Banchoff; a daughter, Sandra 
(Glen) Searfoss; a son, Gary (Lorie) Banchoff; two grandchildren, Chad (Shelly) Banchoff and Dawn 
(Mike) Schneider; step-grandchildren, Alan Nunn, Ross Jack Nunn, Brandon Nunn, Aaron Prieskorn, Ken 
Prieskorn, Austin Prieskorn, Trent Nunn, Alex Nunn, and Tristen; four Great grandchildren, Travis 
Schneider, Devin Banchoff, Skyler Banchoff, and Felicia Reese; one sister, Ann Plontus. He was 
preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Stanafer and Elizabeth Heinrich, and four brothers, Steve 
Banchoff, Pete Banchoff, Mike Banchoff, and Nick Banchoff. 
Services were held Monday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at Sisson Funeral Home. Pastor David Dee officiated. 
Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to Gladwin Baptist 
Church in honor of Thomas Banchoff.
GEORGE BAR (2 MAY 1882 - 1 FEB 1920)
Born in B. M. K. Hungary
GORYDON T. BARBER (1875 - 1949)

WILLIAM E. BARBER (3 JULY 1848 - 15 SEP 1889)

PASSED AWAY.

TWO SUDDEN DEATHS - W. E. BARBER, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, AND BENJ. CLARK.

   A shadow of gloom was cast over our village Sunday by the announcement of the death of William E. 
Barber. Mr. Barber had been seriously ill with malarial fever for about two weeks, and his death had not 
been unexpected, although the best was hoped for. Expressions of regret at the sudden demise were 
heard on all hands. During his residence of upwards of seven years at this place, Mr. Barber had made 
many friends throughout the county, and had occupied a position in the community from which he will be 
greatly missed.
   Funeral services at the Presbyterian church were largely attended, Rev. J. Kelland officiating, and a 
large concourse followed the remains to the cemetery. During the services the business places of the 
village were closed as a mark of respect to the deceased.
   William E. Barber, the deceased, son of Corydon T. Barber and Mary A. Barber, was born in 
Onondaga county, N. Y., July 3, 1848. At the age of 15 he entered Baldwinsville, N. Y., Academy, where 
he attained a good education, and subsequently taught school for 13 terms. In the autumn of 1876 he 
entered the law office of C. M. Wever, attorney, at Morenci, Michigan, and in October, 1878, was 
admitted to the bar at Adrian, Mich. In 1879 he located at Midland, where his wife died in October of that 
year. During the summer of 1882 he resided with his father at Fayette, Ohio, and in December of that 
year he located at Gladwin, which has been his permanent place of business since. He was married Sept. 
1, 1887, to Miss Dora J. Miller, daughter of ex-Sheriff Miller of Saginaw, who survives him.
   As a practitioner at the bar Mr. Barber met with much success at this place, and gained an excellent 
standing in his profession. He was twice honored by election to the office of prosecuting attorney, which 
office he held at the time of his death. He was also frequently called upon to fill other public positions of 
trust.
   A man of many excellent qualities of heart and mind, not only in his family, as an affectionate 
husband and a kind father, but in other walks of life, his kindly aid and advice will be missed. His sense 
of justice and fair play was very keen, and on him all found a friend and adviser. Liberal and fair-minded, 
he accorded to all the right of their convictious, and honest difference of opinion was no bar to his 
friendship. And thus while he took a prominent part politically, he numbered his friends out of his own 
party ranks as well as therein. His enemies were few and his friends were many. 
   Benjamin Clark was born in Cornwall, Canada, January 23, 1808, and died in Gladwin, Sept. 16, 1889, 
aged 81 years, seven months and 23 days. He was thrice married, to his third wife, Lucy Ann Davis, Oct. 
8, 1837. She preceded him to the better land, dying Aug. 21, 1889. Their union was blessed with eight 
children, only four of whom remain to honor their memory and to mourn their departure. In 1839, with his 
family, he removed to York, Wastenaw county, Mich.; from there he removed to Ypsilanti, and from there 
to Chelsea, where he spent nearly the rest of his life, with the exception of about three years in Montcalm 
county, until last April, when he and his aged wife, both in very feeble health, came to this place to make 
their home with their son. Death came very unexpectedly. While walking on the street about 9:30 a.m. 
Monday he fell and expired before medical aid could be summoned. He was taken to his home, where 
kind friends performed the last sad offices for the dead. For the past few years the infirmities of age 
have been pressing upon him, but no particular disease was known to be present. Services were held at 
the residence conducted by J. Brown, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1889 
Column - 5 Page - 5

BABY GIRL BARD (? - 1 DEC 1945)

KENNETH K. BARD (? - 14 MARCH 1959)

WALTER F. BARD (14 APRIL 1925 - 25 DEC 1945)

Pvt. Walter Bard, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Bard, of Grout Township, died December 25th in 
Luxembourg as the result of wounds suffered in action the day previous, according to a telegram 
received by his parents Tuesday. Pvt. Bard was reported as seriously wounded in last week's Record. 
Walter was born April 14, 1925, in Roseville, Michigan. He attended the Beaverton schools and prior to 
his induction into the Army in March of 1944 he was employed on the farm with his father. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-17/1945 Column - 5 Page - 1

KILLED IN ACTION

   PVT. WALTER BARD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Bard of Grout township, died December 25th in 
Luxembourg as the result of wounds suffered in action the day previous. Last  week's Record reported 
him as "seriously wounded." Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1945 Column 6 Page - 1

SERVICE SUNDAY FOR PVT. BARD

   Memorial services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, February 25, at 3:00 p.m. for Pvt. Walter Bard, 
who was killed in action in Luxembourg on December 25. This service will take place in the Bard 
Evangelical Church, under the auspices of the Manley Morris Post No. 171 of the American Legion of 
Beaverton. Rev. M. R. Jewell will officiate. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1945 Column - 8 Page - 1

WALTER BARD RITES SUNDAY

PFC WALTER BARD

   Funeral services for Pfc. Walter Bard will be held on Sunday afternoon, December 12, at 2:30 o'clock 
in the Bard Evangelical United Brethren church, with the Rev. S R. Wurtz, pastor of the church, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Highland cemetery, under the auspices of the American Legion. 
   Pfc. Bard died on December 25, 1944, in Luxembourg, Germany, from serious wounds received in 
battle on the previous day. He was born in Roseville on April 14, 1925, and lived with his parents in Grout 
township. He attended school in Gladwn and Beaverton and before his induction into the Army in March, 
1944, he worked on the farm with his father.
   Survivors are his father, Harlan Bard, Clare county; his mother, Mrs. Daisy Ferrell, of Lansing; two 
brothers, Dale of Gladwin and Danny at home; one sister, Nona, at home; also his grandfather, Henry 
Bard, and grandmother, Mrs. Icy Vannatter. Gladwin County Record dated 12-08/1948 Column - 6 Page - 
1  

MI PVT 317 INF WWII 

HENRY H. BARD (1 MAY 1863 - 4 AUG 1951)

Henry Harlen Bard, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 4, at St. Louis, after six days illness. Funeral 
services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Hall Funeral home. The Rev. M. R. Jewell, of Reed 
City, officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. 
   Mr. Bard was born on May 1, 1863, in Bryan, Ohio, and had been a resident of Grout township for the 
past 50 years. He was married to Martha Louise Hicks, who preceded him in death in 1921.
   Surviving are one son, Harlen Bard, of Arthur township, Clare county; nine grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren. One son, Bryan, died in 1935. Pallbearers were Ned Calhoun, Henry Schwartz, Harry 
Lang, David Schwartz, Curt Brubaker and Clarence Rinehart. Gladwin County Record dated 08-08/1951 
Column - 6 Page - 1

MARTHA LOUISE "MATTIE" (HICKS) BARD (5 AUG 1867 - 20 SEP 1921)

Mrs. Mattie L. Bard, wife of Henry H. Bard, died of heart trouble Sept. 20, 1921, at her home in Grout 
township, aged 54 years, one month and 15 days. She was born at St. Johns Aug. 5, 1867, and has 
resided several years in Gladwin county. She is survived by her husband and two sons. Funeral services 
were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Sept. 21. Gladwin County Record dated 09-22/1921 
Column - 5 Page - 5

HOWARD E. BARDWELL (15 DEC 1913 - 20 OCT 1962)

{DIES ? 2 - CAR COLLISION}

   Howard Bardwell, 48, of Gladwin died Saturday night following a two car collision at the corner of 
M-61 and M-30. Bardwell, who appeared to be unhurt in the accident, was brought to the Gladwin 
Hospital in an ambulance with the other occupants of the cars but was dead on arrival. An autopsy 
showed tath he died of suffocation, according to Coroner Donald Hall. Bardwell 
(                        ) the accident and was reported to be in ill health, he said. The mishap occurred 
about 9 p.m. officers said, when Flossie I. Nettleton, of Gladwin, was driving south on M-61. Her car was 
hit in the right side by one driven by Muriel S. Hergenreder, of Saginaw, investigating officers of the 
sheriff department said.
   Riding with Mrs. Nettleton were Bardwell, Emily Hunemuller, of Clare, owner of the car, and Rolland 
Wilson, of Rt. 2, Gladwin. They received minor cuts and bruises. In the Hergenreder car were Carol Mielke, 
of Saginaw, Polly Switzer, of Gladwin, and Janice McCotrib, also of Saginaw. They suffered bruises. 
Funeral services for Bardwell were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
William J. Hassold officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery under the auspices of the Beaverton 
V.F.W.
   Born in Hope on Dec. 15, 1913, he was married to the former Stella Cameron on March 6, 1943. A 
lifetime resident of Gladwin County, he was employed by Dow Chemical Company. A veteran of World 
War II, he was a member of the Beaverton V.F.W. and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, 
Stella; two sons, Elmer, of Swanton, Ohio, and Ronald, with the U.S. Air Force, Terra Haute, Ind.; a 
daughter, Mrs. Nora Simrell, of Indianapolis, Ind.; two step-sons, William Cameron of Mt. Morris, and 
Ronald Cameron, of Gladwin; three step-daughters, Mrs. Ruth Rose and Mrs. Iva Bender, of Flint, and 
Mrs. Rosemary Trumble, of Gladwin; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bardwell, of Shelby; a brother 
Donald, of Kalispell, Mont.; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bradley, of Gladwin, Mrs. Mae Fruchey, of Midland, 
Mrs. Iva Fenton, of Lake St. Helen, Mrs. Eva Rowe, of Flint, and Mrs. Claudette Robinson, of Marion; 
and seven grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1962 Column - 4 Page - 1

CORP 5TH ARMY ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN BATTALION WWII 

STELLA V. (CASSIDAY) CAMERON - BARDWELL (22 JAN 1907 - 4 MARCH 1999)

Stella V. Bardwell, 92, of Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, March 4, 1999 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Midland. Born Jan. 22, 1907 in Gladwin, she was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Stella 
married Howard Bardwell in 1942 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1962. She was a member 
of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. 
   Surviving are one daughter, Rosemary Trumble of Beaverton; one son, Ronald and wife Joan 
Cameron of Gladwin; one brother, Wilbur B. Cassiday of Midland; one sister, Sylvia Nunn of Beaverton; 
25 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by one son, William Cameron, December 1981; and two daughters, Ruth 
(Rose) Stilwell, August 1993, and Iva Bender, March 1995.
   Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with Rev. Timothy Verity 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the 
donors favorite charity. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1999 Column - 2 Page - 2

DAISY BARLOW (1884 - MAY 1966)

MILTON BARLOW (1875 - 1956)

LYDA B. BARNES (29 NOV 1909 - 23 NOV 1990)

RUE BARROWS (? - 18 MARCH 1929)

Rue Barrows, son of R. W. Barrows, died Monday morning, March 18, at Wahjamega. The body was 
brought to Gladwin Wednesday and taken to his father's home, where services were held this morning, 
conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney. Burial took place at Highland cemetery. He was born in Gladwin and 
was 32 years, 7 months and 20 days old. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1929 Column - 5 Page - 1

EMMA (RUPPERT) BASNEY (1870 - 1932)
 
ANTHONY W. BAUMGARDNER (23 MARCH 1833 - 3 JULY 1906)
AKA. ANTHONY W. BONGARDNER/BOMGARDNER

LONG TIME RESIDENT OF GLADWIN COUNTY CALLED TO HIS LONG REST.

Anthony W. Bumgardner passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sanford Cook in Spaulding 
township, Saginaw county, Friday morning at 1:30 o'clock of a complication of diseases, aged 75 years. 
The deceased was born in Hocking county, Ohio, Mar 23, 1833, and was married to Miss Rebekah 
England in 1854. They lived in Ohio until 1880 when they came to Gladwin, where his wife died February 
1905. Since the death of Mrs. Bumgardner, he has lived with his children, coming to the home of Mrs. 
Cook six months ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served four years with Co. B 31st Ohio 
Volunteers. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Freeman Wood of Ohio, and Mrs. Sanford Cook of Spaulding, 
together with four sons, Thomas of Ohio; Sherman and Leon of Saginaw, and Charles of Gladwin. The 
remains were brought to Gladwin for interment. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Grout No. 
1, schoolhouse conducted by Rev. G. W. Day of Beaverton, followed by interment in Highland cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 07-09/1906 Column - 2 Page - 4

{ON THE 1890 U.S. CENSUS HE IS LISTED AS LIVING IN THE VILLAGE OF GLADWIN}.
CO B 31 OH VOL CIVIL WAR

CHARLES W. BAUMGARDNER (2 SEP 1870 - 26 APRIL 1933)

LAST RITES FOR EX-SHERIFF

C. W. BAUMGARDNER, WIDELY KNOWN FORMER GLADWINITE DIES

   Charles W. Baumgardner, Isabella county deputy sheriff and former sheriff of Gladwin county, died at 
his home on Court street, Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday morning, April 26, following a brief illness. His 
sudden death was attributed to hardening of the arteries. Although confined to bed for but one week 
preceding his death, Mr. Baumgardner had during the past months suffered frequent illnesses. These 
attacks, however, he had not considered as serious and he had continued actively with the sheriff's 
department. He would have been 63 years old Sept. 2. Born in Hocking county, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1870, Mr. 
Baumgardner came to Michigan with his parents when a boy of 10, the family settling in Gladwin county. 
He was married to Miss Nellie Mae McCulloch in 1894. They made their home in that community until 1925 
when they moved to Forest Hill near Alma.
   Mr. Baumgardner became widely known in that community through his many business and social 
relations and more particularly as sheriff of Gladwin county for two terms, serving in that office from 
1919 to 1923. After moving to Forest Hll he conducted a hardware store for some conducted a hardware 
store for some time and later moved to Alma. In 1929 the family removed to Mount Pleasant where they 
have made their home since. Shortly after moving there Mr. Baumgardner was named deputy sheriff 
under former Sheriff Andrew Schertel. With the exception of one summer he had continued in that 
department up to the time of his death. During one summer he was in charge of the forest fire fighting 
department of this district and served a short time on the city police force before returning as deputy.
   With the change in sheriffs Jan. 1, Sheriff Palmer Landon re-appointed Mr. Baumgardner as deputy. 
Mr. Baumgardner was a member of the Gladwin lodge, I.O.O.F. While identified as an officer during 
much of his active career, "Charley," as he was best known, will be remembered by countless friends as 
a keen sportsman. One of his great interests was in the annual fall hunting season and his hunting dogs.
   Surviving besides his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Alva S. Kitchen of Alma and Eleanor at home; 
two sisters, Tillie and Alice of Ohio; and three brothers, Thomas of Ohio, Sherman of Tawas and Levi of 
Gladwin.---Isabella County Times-News. Funeral services were held at the home Friday, April 28, and at 
the Gladwin Free Methodist church at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. H. P. Johnson of Oxford. Mrs. Gordon 
A. Capling and Mrs. Eva Bender sang "Lead Kindly Light," Crossing the Bar" and "Saved by Grace", 
Burial took place at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1933 Column - 2 Page - 1

NELLIE MAE (MCCULLOCH) BAUMGARDNER (1872 - 1957)

REBECCA (ENGLAND) BAUMGARDNER (18 NOV 1836 - 21 FEB 1905)

GERTRUDE V. (SHELL) BAUSERMAN (12 JUNE 1879 - BET. NOV - DEC 1950)

FORMER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY

   Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude V. Bauserman, of Harrison, were held at the Hall Funeral Home on 
Sunday, December 3. The Rev. Gerald Brady, of the United Brethren church of Harrison, officiated and 
burial was made in Highland cemetery. Gertrude V. Shell was born in Sanilac county on June 12, 1879, 
the daughter of Herbert and Orilla Shell. As a child she came to Gladwin with her parents, sister, Mae, 
and brother, Merle.
   She was educated in the Gladwin school and Ferris Institute and taught in the Gladwin county schools 
for 13 years. She was a member of the Methodist church and worked in the Sunday School and Epworth 
League. Later she joined the Presbyterian church in Toledo. On December 25, 1907, she was married to 
Harry Bauserman. They made their home in Toledo, Ohio, until December 20, 1949, when they moved to 
their new home in Harrison. Surviving are her husband; one son, Clair; her sister, Mae Shell, and a 
grandson, Terry. Gladwin County Record dated 12-06/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

HARRY F. BAUSERMAN (4 JAN 1881 - 11 MARCH 1959)

SERVICES HELD FOR HARRY BAUSERMAN

   Harry F. Bauserman, 78, of Harrison, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 11. Born in 
Antwerp, Ohio, January 4, 1881 he came to Harrison from Toledo in 1949. He was married to the former 
Gertrude V. Shell, of Gladwin, on Dec. 25, 1907, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1950.
   Survivors include a grandson, Terry MacRae, of Harrison; a brother, Charles, of Flint, and a sister, Mrs. 
Ina McCreery, of Antwerp. A son Clair also preceded him in death in 1953. Funeral services were held 
Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. O. Burk officiated and burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-18/1959 Column - 3 Page - 1

? BAYLEAT'S

CLARA L. BEAGLE (1918 - AUG 1989) 

CLARA ELEANOR BEARDSLEY (9 MAY 1889 - 8 OCT 1978)

Mrs. Clara E. Beardsley, 89, formerly of Beaverton, died Sunday at the Hoyt Nursing Home, Saginaw. 
She was born May 9, 1889, in Gladwin, where she lived until 1950, when she moved to Saginaw. She was 
a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Reading Club of  
Saginaw; the Beaverton Order of Eastern Star and the Gladwin Womens' Club. 
 
Mrs. Beardsley was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph of Beaverton. She is survived by three 
daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Helen) Forster of Saginaw; Mrs. Victor (Marion) Schember of College Station, 
Texas; Mrs. George (Bernice) Prude of Houston, Texas; one son,  
William of East Lansing; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. H. L. Millard of 
Phoenix, Ariz. 
 
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the United Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, with the Rev. Harold 
Kaser officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the Beaverton Chapel 
of the Hall Funeral Home. Midland Daily News dated 10-9-1978 Page - 5.

DOROTHEA I. BEARSS (19 MARCH 1914 - 4 NOV 2003)
Dorothea I. Bearss, 89, of West Branch, died Nov. 4, 2003, at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She was 
born March 19, 1914, in Hope. A factory worker at Standish Products in Standish, Mich., she retired in 
1979. She lived in West Branch for most of her life. 
She is survived by a daughter, Ada Beers of Florida; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Mary 
Ann Bearss of Gladwin, and Roger and Sonya Bearss of Millington; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha 
and Gil Burgeson of Bay City; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Bearss of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren; several 
great and great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a 
son, Larry; two brothers, Fred and Angus; and two sisters, Wilma and Marion. 
Funeral Services will be held Friday, Nov. 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Elder 
Gil Burgeson officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 6 from 12 to 9 p.m. Memorials will be used 
according to the wishes of the family.
HENRY BEAUBIEN (19 AUG 1849 - 11 JAN 1935)
Rev. A. S. Bauman conducted services at the Sacred Heart Church Monday at 9 a.m. for Henry Beaubien, 
followed by burial at Highland Cemetery.  Henry Beaubien, son of James and Jenneth Beaubien, was 
born August 19, 1849, at Monroe, and died at Gladwin Friday, January 11, 1935, after an  illness of 
several years. He was married to Mary Beaudry, January 20, 1886, at Newport, Michigan, who died 
November 4, 1895, at Reids, Ohio. Five children were born to them. 
The Beaubiens came to Gladwin in 1901 and located on a farm in Grout Township, where he lived until his 
health failed.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Archie Cameron and Mrs. Dan  
Whitman, of Grout township; two brothers and two sisters, Frank Beaubien of Orlando, Florida, Sam 
Beaubien and Mrs. Ellen Lockwood of Ohio and Mrs. Fred Dizean of Monroe, Michigan; 15 grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren. 
Gladwin County Record dated January 16, 1935.
MARY (MASSON) BEAUDRY (16 JUNE 1863 - 13 OCT 1923)

AUGUST BECK (11 NOV 1910 - 11 MARCH 1933)

DAUGHTER BECKWITH (ABT. 1900 - 29 SEP 1903)

A daughter three years old of William Beckwith, Meredith, died Tuesday from effects of accidental 
burning. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1903 Column - 6 Page - 3

MRS. WILLIAM (REAUME) BECKWITH (ABT. 30 JAN 1883 - 7 DEC 1918)

Mrs. William Beckwith died Dec. 7 at her home in Presque Isle county, of pneumonia, following influenza. 
The body was shipped to Gladwin for interment, arriving here Monday. Interment took place Dec. 9, in 
Highland cemetery. Services were conducted at the grave by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. She was a daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Reaume of Grout, was born in Canada and was aged 35 years, 10 months and 
seven days. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

LOUIS JAMES (MAYOR) BEDORE (1905 – 14 SEP 1966)

AUGUST J. BEHNKE (26 SEP 1903 – 2 JUN 1984)

(Midland Daily News, June 4, 1984)

August J. Behnke, 80, of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 2, 1984, in Gladwin Nursing Home.
He was born Sept. 26, 1903, in Princeton, Minn. He lived in Gladwin most of his life and married Myrtle 
Wood, Oct. 19, 1924, in Gladwin. She died Jan. 14, 1980.

He leaves daughters, Mrs. Matt (Joann) Gatzweiler of Jackson and Mrs. Leonard (Connie) Courneya of 
White Hall; eight grandchildren; and brothers, Clarence Behnke of Gladwin and Edward Behnke of 
Durand. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev, Donald Bates 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Mausoleum.  Friends may call at the funeral from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 
to 9 p.m. Tuesday.


BRANDON MICHAEL BEHNKE (15 DEC 1992 - 21 DEC 1992)

BLYTHE RENEE BEHNKE (19 APRIL 1967 - 20 APRIL 1967)

CARL OTTO BEHNKE (1916 - ?)

CECILE OLIVE (GROVE) BEHNKE (1917 - ?

HENRY F. BEHNKE (5 MAY 1901 - 31 AUG 1983)

Henry F. Behnke, 82, of 930 N. State St., Gladwin, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 31, in Bay City, after 
a long illness. Born in Elmhurst, Ill., on May 5, 1901, he lived in Wyoming for several years where he 
worked on the Grand Cooley Dam and in the shipyards. He also lived in Alaska where he was a 
commercial fisherman and in Durand where he worked for Simplicity Engineering. Mr. Behnke moved to 
Gladwin in 1950. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mr. Behnke and the former Josephine 
Woltman, were married May 30, 1952, in Angola, Ind.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, James of Renton, Wash.; 2 step-sons, Jack and Richard 
Woltman of Jackson; one step-daughter, Mrs. T. K. (Bettie) Jones of Essexville; 3 brothers, Clarence 
and August of Gladwin and Edwin of Durand; one sister, Mrs. Millie Keyworth of Michigan City, Ind., 17 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran 
Church. The Rev. Edward Krauss officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were 
in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-07/1983 Column - 3 Page - 2

JOSEPHINE (SCHRANZ) BEHNKE (4 NOV 1902 - 10 OCT 1999)

Josephine Behnke, 96, of Essexville and formerly of Gladwin, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 199 at the 
Bay Medical Care Facility. She was born Nov. 4, 1902 in Stuben, Austria to Carl and Elizabeth Schranz. 
Josephine married Jack Woltman in December 1922 in Gladwin. He passed away in July of 1941. She 
then married Henry Behnke May 30, 1952 in Angola, Ind. They came to Gladwin in 1970 from Durand. He 
passed away in August of 1983. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin.
   Surviving are two sons, Jack and Richard Woltmann both of Jackson; one daughter, Elizabeth Jones 
of Essexville; one step-son, James Behnke of Renton, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 
three great great grandchildren and one sister, Bertha Lennon of Gladwin. Services were held Tuesday at 
Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetey. 
Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-20/1999 Column 
- 5 Page - 2

MATTIE E. "ALICE" BEHNKE (1 APRIL 1915 - 17 JAN 2000)
Mattie E. "Alice" Behnke, 84, of Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at Tendercare Nursing Home in 
Tawas. Born April 1, 1915, she was the daughter of Charles and Emma Boose King. Alice married the late 
Otto Behnke. She was a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary #298 in 
Harrison, the Tawas Eagles Club for 51 years and a member of the Eastern Star White Clover Chapter 
#84, Gladwin. She was a caregiver in her home for many years. 
Surviving are one niece, Shelbie and husband Ted Ripperdam of AuGres; and one half-brother, Barney 
Boose of Florida. She was preceded in death by one son, Billie Stull; two sisters; and three brothers. 
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral home in Gladwin with Joseph 
White officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin was in charge of 
the arrangements.
RICHARD EDWIN BEHNKE (19 OCT 1932 - 25 AUG 2005)
Richard “Dick” Edwin Behnke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Great-grandfather passed away 
on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005 at the Masonic Pathways Retirement Community in Alma after a long illness. 
Dick was born in Gladwin on Oct. 19, 1932 to Clarence and Mae (Kimball) Behnke. He lived his entire life 
in Gladwin enjoying family and friends. 

Dick was very active in his career, community, fraternal organizations, and the Republican Party. He was 
past chairman of the Gladwin County Republican Party and worked for many candidates throughout his 
life (Goldwater, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush, Bagwell, Romney, Milliken, Headlee, Lucas, Engler, 
Cederburg, Schuette, Camp, Nakkaula, Prescott, Willford and Chattel). 

He leaves behind in God’s care his loving family, wife, Jean (Brubaker) Behnke; daughters, Debbie 
Shaffer of Seguin, Texas, Pam Heffner of Gladwin, and Shari (Phil) Caffrey of Gladwin; son, Doug 
(Tammy) Behnke of Naperville, Illinois; grandchildren, Heather and Marv Ries, Shannon Jablonski, Mark 
Heffner of Gladwin, Tony and Deann Greer of Grand Rapids, Brad and Peggy Heffner of Ithaca, Shelly 
Shaffer of Seguin, Texas, Mike Shaffer of Dallas, and Marisa and Elise Behnke of Naperville, Illinois; 
Bailey of Selma, Oregon; and two sisters, Gertie Morris of Tennessee and Georgia Smith of Michigan.  
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ileen Bailey, in 1970.  Graveside services were held on 
Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. under the auspice of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Highland 
Cemetery in Gladwin.  The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He served the Gladwin community for many years in a variety of positions including city clerk, county 
commissioner, city housing development, city parks commission, city building authority, Gladwin 
Development Corporation, chamber of commerce, and the Gladwin Athletic Association. Dick was a 
member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 F & AM, The Scottish Rite Consistory of Bay City, Elf 
Khurafeh Shrine Temple of Saginaw, Gladwin Rotary Club, and The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 
#3292. 

He had worked for 30 years in the family business, Behnke’s Automotive. Dick also enjoyed a career in 
the life and health insurance industry, working for Equitable Life Insurance (AXA) and AFLAC Insurance 
Company.

RONALD OTTO BEHNKE (9 JAN 1941 - 17 MAY 1994)
   Ronald O. Behnke, 53, of Flint, died Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at McLaren Regional Medical Center in 
Flint. He was born in Gladwin on Jan. 9, 1941, and was employed as a production worker for General 
Motors Corp. after moving to Flint from Florida 9 years ago. Mr. Behnke married the former Sharon 
Garver June 22, 1963.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 1 son, Brian and his wife Vicky of Burton; 1 daughter, Shanda 
Behnke of Flint; his parents, Carl and Cecil Grove of Fort Mead, Fla.; 1 brother, James and his wife Pat 
of Florida; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Blythe Renee Behnke; 1 
brother, William; and 1 grandson.
   Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Burdette Faulk officiated and 
burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-25/1994 Column - 4 Page - 
2
SHARON (GARVER) BEHNKE (ABT. 1943 - ?)
EDITH M. (DELAVERN) BEIERSCHMITT (23 JULY 1937 - 28 FEB 2001)
Edith M. Beierschmitt, 63, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Midland following a short illness. Born July 23, 1937 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of 
Chester and Eolahbell (Folts) DeLavern. She lived in Gladwin County for eight years and previously lived 
in Arizona and Saginaw. Edith married Ralph F. Beierschmitt, Nov. 7, 1959 in Pasadena, Calif. He 
preceded her in death May 29, 1993. She was a nurses aid and a veteran of the United States Marines. 
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303. 
Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Beierschmitt of Saginaw, and Lynnette and husband Daryl 
Beckmann of Beaverton; two sons, Keith and wife Linda of Beaverton and Daniel and wife Penny of 
Saginaw; two sisters, Marion and husband Jesse Scott of Rolling Prairie, Ind., and Roseltha Solomon of 
Beaverton; 17 grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Nanette Beierschmitt of Gladwin; one half brother, 
Joseph DeLavern of Flint; and one aunt, Lulu LaClair of Midland. She was preceded in death by one son, 
Kenneth in 2001, and 10 brothers and sisters. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Pastor Robert Tibbits 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to be used 
according to the wishes of the family.
KENNETH D. BEIERSSHMITT (4 FEB 1961 - 29 JAN 2001)
Kenneth D. Beierschmitt, 39, of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 at home. Born Feb. 4, 
1961 in Barsto, Calif., he was the son of Ralph and Edith Beierschmitt. He was a resident of Gladwin 
County for three years and previously lived in Saginaw. Kenneth married Nanette (Domako), May 17, 
2000 in Saginaw. He was a nurses aid at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. 
Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Melisa Beierschmitt of Nevada; two sons, Brian and 
Nicholas Labadie, both of Gladwin; his mother, Edith Beierschmitt; two sisters, Phyllis Beierschmitt of 
Saginaw and Lynnette Boyer of Gladwin; two brothers, Keith and wife Linda of Gladwin and Daniel and 
wife Penny of Saginaw; mother and father-in-law, Frank J. and Dorothy Domako of Beaverton; and 
several nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Beierschmitt. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the 
Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Pastor Robert Tibbits officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in 
Gladwin.
MONIA BEIMMER (? - ?)
CONEY NORA BELL (1926 - 1933)
ARTHUR BELLINGER (ABT. 1866 – 29 SEP 1935)

Arthur Bellinger, who has been at the County Farm the past seven years, died Sunday morning following 
a stroke. He was 69 years old. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with burial at Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1935 Column - 1 Page - 5

ANNA BENDER (1856 – 28 FEB 1940)

HARLEY LEWIS BENMARK (27 FEB 1943 - 3 AUG 2002)

Harley was a factory worker at General Motors Delphi Division in Saginaw until his retirement in 1998. He 
lived in Gladwin the last five years of his life having previously resided in Flint. He was a member of 
Gladwin Eagles 3292. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing. Funeral services was held at Hall Funeral 
Home in Gladwin with Pastor Carlo Sgambelli officiating. Harley died of cancer. Gladwin County Record 
dated 08-07/2002 Column - 5 Page - 2 

HOWARD FRANCIS BENMARK (23 NOV 1904 - 22 NOV 1964)

HOWARD BENMARK RITES WEDNESDAY

   Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Howard F. Benmark, 59, of 
Elk Lake, who died suddenly Sunday. Born on Nov. 23, 1904, in Roscommon County, he was formerly 
employed by Buick Motor Company in Flint. He had made his home in the Elk Lake area for the past 15 
years. Mrs. Benmark was married to the former Beatrice Bowers on June 7, 1926, in Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Harley, Gladwin, Keith, of Clare, Gordon and Manley, of 
Flint; his mother, Mrs. Ida Benmark, of Gladwin County; and 6 grandchildren. The Rev. Ronald A. Mueller, 
of West Branch, will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-25/1964 Column - 4 Page - 1

F. CHARLES BENNER (? - 4 MARCH 1922)

MARIE BENNER (ABT. 25 FEB 1853  - 27 FEB 1915)

ROBIE DEAN BENTLEY (10 OCT 1956 - 3 JAN 2000)
Robie Dean Bentley, 43, of Harrison, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare. 
Born Oct. 10, 1956 in Clare, he was the son of Ronald and Florence Switzer Bentley. Robie married 
Cheryl Joyce Labadie, June 30, 1978 in Clare. He worked as an electrician for Local 692. 
Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Shannon Paulette and Mary Rachelle, both of Harrison; 
one granddaughter, Taylor Lynn Chrisman; his father, Ronald Bentley of Harrison; his mother, Florence 
Dawson of St. Johns; seven brothers, Gregory and David, both of Harrison, Ronald II of Farwell, Kevin 
of Seney, Calvin and Jeffery, both of Springfield, Ga., and Joseph of Clare; and three sisters, Ronda 
Barber of Harrison, Nevada Kushmaul of Big Rapids, and Dawn Bufford of Newberry. 
He was preceded in death by one son, Robie II; and one brother, Roger Bentley. Services were held at 1 
p.m. Thursday at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Robert Marshall officiating. Burial was in 
Highland Cemetery. 
IVA B. BENDER (1 MAY 1935 - 6 MARCH 1995)
BLANCHE (CRONK) BENNETT (17 JUNE 1887 - 30 OCT 1968)
Mrs. Blanche Bennett, 88, of Gladwin, died at the Gladwin Hospital this morning, Oct. 30, following a 
short illness. Born in Gladwin Township June 17, 1880, Mrs. Bennett had been a lifetime resident of the 
county. She and C. Henry Bennett were married in Beaverton Dec. 23, 1908, and he preceded her in 
death Jan. 23, 1967. Mrs. Bennett was the former Blanche Cronk before her marriage.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vada Craig of Inkster and Howard Raymond (Maxine) of Houghton 
Lake; a brother, Fred M. Cronk of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Breault of Gladwin, and Mrs. Bernice 
Villaire of Detroit; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   Services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. 
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1968 Column - 5 Page – 1

(Thursday, Oct. 31, 1968)
Blanche Bennett, Gladwin, 81, died Wednesday at Gladwin.  She was born June 17, 1887 in McClure 
Township.  Services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin.   Survivors are two 
daughters, Mrs. Vada Craig of Inkster and Mrs. Maxine Raymond of Houghton Lake; one brother, two 
sisters, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild.
CHARLES HENRY BENNETT (3 JULY 1888 - 23 JAN 1967)
RITES THURSDAY FOR HENRY BENNETT
   C. Henry Bennett, superintendent of the state highways in Gladwin County for many years, died 
Monday, Jan. 23, following an illness of 11 months. He was 78 years old. Well-known throughout 
Gladwin County as highway superintendent and, following his retirement as a bus-driver for the Gladwin 
schools, Mr. Bennett had been a resident of Gladwin County for 65 years. He had also been employed in 
the county road system and in his youth as a clerk in Gladwin stores.
   Born July 3, 1888, in Paulding County, Ohio, Mr. Bennett came her in 1901. He and the former Miss 
Blanche Cronk, who survives him, were married Dec. 23, 1908, in Beaverton. He was a member of the 
Gladwin Odd Fellows Lodge and a charter member of the Beaverton Lions Club. Other survivors in 
addition to his wife, Blanche, are two daughters, Mrs. Burt (Vada) Craig of Inkster and Mrs. Howard 
(Maxine) Raymond of Houghton Lake; two grandchildren and one great grandchildren; two brothers, 
Forest of St. Helen and Arthur of Mendon.
   Services will be held at the Hall Funeral Home Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. F. E. Voller 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-25/1967 Column - 2 
Page – 1
ETHEL C. (SHAW) BENNETT (16 MAY 1898 - 23 AUG 1984)
Ethel C. Bennett, 86, of Antler Arms, Gladwin, died Thursday, Aug. 23, in the Gladwin Area Hospital 
following a short illness. She was born May 16, 1898, and had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. She 
was a member of the United Methodist Church. The former Ethel Shaw, she was married to James E. 
Bennett October 23, 1916, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death June 4, 1979.
   Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Eva Bosco and Mrs Rose Wyrick of Gladwin and Mrs. Dorothy Eyre 
of Jackson; 4 sons, Harvey of Burton, Delmer of Midland, Charles of Niles, Ill. and James Jr. of Linden; 
one sister, Edith Pero of Gladwin; 5 brothers, John, William and Roy of Gladwin, Clayton of Wooden 
Shoe and Clarence of Saginaw; 37 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Hal 
Weemhoff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1984 
Column - 3 Page - 2
JAMES ELVEN BENNETT (23 DEC 1891 - 4 JUNE 1979)
James E. Bennett, 87, of 523 N. Antler St., Gladwin, died Monday, June 4, at the Gladwin Area Hospital 
following a long illness. Born in Goodwin, Kan., on December 23, 1891, he came to Gladwin County in 
1908. Mr. Bennett was a self employed cabinet maker and at one time was a linotype operator at The 
Gladwin County Record. Mr. Bennett and the former Ethel Shaw were married October 23, 1916, in 
Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Faye Fischer, Mrs. Iva Wineman, Mrs. Rose 
Wyrick, of Gladwin and Mrs. Dorothy Eyre of Jackson; 4 sons, Harvey of Burton, Delmer of Midland, 
Charles of Niles, Ill. and James Jr. of Linden; 2 sisters, Mrs. Alma Olin and Lillian Bennett, both of 
Lansing; 3 brothers, Vincent and Chester of Lansing and Edmond of Gladwin; 37 grandchildren; and 26 
great grandchildren. 
   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. 
Donald Bates officiating. Burial will in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-06/1979 
Column - 4 Page - 2
JOHN WILLIAM BENNETT (14 MAY 1856 - 11 FEB 1935)
Rev. Grant L. Jordan, pastor of the Methodist church, and Rev. Charles H. Woods, pastor of the Free 
Methodist church, will conduct funeral services for John William Bennett Wednesday, February 13, at 2 
p.m. at the Methodist church. Burial will be at Highland cemetery in charge of the members of the I.O.O.F. 
lodge.
Bennett died at his home on Short street Monday morning, February 11, of pneumonia after only a few 
days illness. He was born in Union county, Ohio, May 14, 1856, and was married in Paulding county, 
Ohio, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Freshwater. They have lived in Gladwin about 34 years. 
He was one of the oldest members of the local I.O.O.F. lodge and assisted in organizing the lodge at 
Beaverton. Surviving him are his widow, three sons, Henry and Arthur Bennett, of Gladwin, and Forest 
Bennett of Detroit, two granddaughters, Maxine and Maurine Bennett, of Gladwin. Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-13/1935 Column - 4 Page - 4
MARY ELIZABETH (FRESHWATER) BENNETT (24 FEB 1863 - 14 MARCH 1942)
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. JOHN W. BENNETT
   Funeral services were held for Mrs. John Bennett Tuesday afternoon, March 17th at 2 p.m. at the 
Gladwin Methodist Church. Mary Elizabeth Bennett was born in Delaware County, Ohio on February 24, 
1863 and died at the home of her son March 14, 1942. She married John William Bennett and to this 
couple five children were born. Mr. Bennett died February 11, 1935 and two daughters also preceded 
their mother in death. Mrs. Bennett has made her home with her son, Henry, since the death of her 
husband. She has been in poor health for the past three years.
   Those surviving are three sons, Henry of Gladwin, Forest of Edwards, and Arthur of Coleman, one 
sister, Anna Brown of Paulding, Ohio, four brothers, James and Charles Freshwater of Paulding, Ohio, 
Henry Freshwater of Toledo and John of Indiana, eight grandchildren besides other relatives and friends. 
Rev. Floyd N. Drake officiated at the services and interment was made in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 3-18/1942 Column - 5 Page - 1
O. "HENRY" BENNETT (1888 - JAN 1967)
ANDREW BERG (19 NOV 1878 - 6 NOV 1953)
SERVICES HELD FOR ANDREW BERG
   Funeral services for Andrew Berg, 74, were held from St. Paul's Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon. 
The Rev. H. F. Brietzke officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Berg was born in 
Poland on November 19, 1878. He was married to Miss Pauline Arnet on April 8, 1901, in Cleveland, Ohio, 
coming to Gladwin to make their home about 50 years ago. Mr. Berg was a retired farmer and has been 
in ill health for some time.
   Surviving are his wife; four sons, Fred Berg of Pleasant Plains, Ohio, Robert Berg of Gladwin, Walter 
Berg of Toledo, Ohio, and Edwin Berg of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Roberts and Mrs. Edna 
Foor of Gladwin, Mrs. Elsie Jones of Detroit; three brothers, Henry and Julius of Detroit and Fred of 
Marine City; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Heinzman of Fairgrove and Mrs. Edward Kolka of Lansing; 17 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One daughter, Lydia Reithel, preceded her father in death.
   Pallbearers were Amos Greer, Walter Zilka, Fred Welser, Charles Mills, Carl Jungman, Julius Meister. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1953 Column - 5 Page - 1
EDWIN L. BERG (24 MARCH 1916 - 29 APRIL 1994)

Edwin L. Berg, 77, of 406 2nd St., Gladwin, died Friday, April 29, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. 
He was born in Gladwin on March 24, 1916. He was a machine operator for General Motors and a veteran 
of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was also a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Mr. 
Berg and the former Rose Schultz were married June 22, 1940, in Gladwin. 
   Surviving are one son, Thomas and wife, Sandra, of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Jones of St. Clair 
Shores and Mrs. Edna Foor of Gladwin; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, as well as many 
nieces and nephews. Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. 
Donald Dengler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-04/1994 Column - 4 Page - 2

PAULINE (ARANT) BERG (28 OCT 1879 - 26 MAY 1965)

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. PAULINE BERG

   Services were held Saturday from St. Paul's Lutheran Church for Mrs. Pauline Berg, 85, of Gladwin, 
who died suddenly May 26 at her home. The former Pauline Arant, she was born in Poland Oct. 28, 1879. 
She was married to Andrew Berg in Cleveland Jan. 8, 1901. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1953. 
Mrs. Berg had made Gladwin County her home since 1905.
   Surviving are four sons, Fred of Pleasant Plains, Ohio, Robert of Gladwin, Walter of Toledo, and 
Edwin of Allen Park; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Kaiser, Erie, Mrs Elsie Jones of St. Clair Shores, and 
Mrs. Edna Foor of Gladwin; 18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The 
Rev. Ernest Mueller officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-02/1965 Column - 4 Page - 1

ROSE (SCHULTZ) BERG (7 JUNE 1920 - 15 FEB 1995)

Rose Berg, 74, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1995 at St. Luke's Hospital in Saginaw following a 
several year battle with cancer. Born June 7, 1920 in Gladwin, she resided in Gladwin County since 
moving from Detroit in 1984, where she had lived for 44 years. Mrs. Berg was a laborer, bus driver and 
cafeteria employee with Melvindale Public Schools. She was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran 
Church. The former Rose Schultz married Edwin Berg June 22, 1940 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death 
April 29, 1994.
   Surviving are one son, Thomas and wife Sandra of Gladwin; one brother Al Schultz of Florida; 2 
sisters, Lillie Bokmiller of Troy, and Marie Barth of Parma, Ohio; 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Stacey Beebe and 
Edwin Berg; 2 great-grandchildren, Lloyd and Michael Beebe; and several nieces and nephews.
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. William 
Winter officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Our 
Savior Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin 
County Record dated 02-22/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6

ADELINE (REAUME) BESSEY (24 JULY 1881 - 16 FEB 1957)

MRS. BESSEY PASSES AFTER YEAR'S ILLNESS

   Mrs. Adeline Bessey, 75, Grout Township, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Rettinger of 
Kingsley, Saturday after an illness of one year. She was born in Ludington on July 24, 1881, the daughter 
of Julia and Anthony Reaume and had lived in Gladwin County for most of her life. On April 2, 1889, she 
was married to Jess Bessey who preceded her in death on January 3, 1943.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mable Farrow and Mrs. Rosie Anderson of Gladwin; six 
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rettinger of Kingsley and Mrs. Rose Lumbert of Grand Ledge; two 
brothers, Anthony Reaume of Grand Ledge and Henry Reaume of Dearborn. One son and two daughters 
are deceased.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Woods 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery with Loyal Haddix, Fred Haines, John Pickerin, Aubrey 
Chatterton, Darrell Edick and Ray Harold acting as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1957 
Column - 3 Page - 1

JESS A. BESSEY (30 JAN 1874 - 3 JAN 1943)

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD HERE FOR JESS BESSEY

   Funeral services were held at the West Grout Free Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6, at 
2 o'clock for Jess Bessey who died at home in Grout township Sunday, Jan. 3. Services were conducted 
by Rev. R. Milks, followed by burial in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Mr. Bessey, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Samual Bessey was born Jan. 30, 1874, at Mayville, Mich. In 1899 he was married to Adeline Reaume 
and has since resided mostly in Grout township.
   He is survived by his wife, Adeline, two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Farrow, at home, and Mrs. Wm. 
Anderson of Gladwin, two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mattie Bailey of Flint, besides nieces and 
nephews. Two daughters and one son preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record dated 01-13/1943 
Column - 6 Page - 5
 
SAMUEL BESSEY (1826 - 24 APRIL 1901)

DEATH OF SAMUEL BESSY

   Samuel Bessy died April 24 at his home in Arthur, aged 71 years. Mr. Bessy was born in Canada, and 
some years ago moved to Mayville, Mich. From there he moved to Gladwin county 17 years ago, but has 
recently made his home in Arthur, Clare county. Six children survive him. Funeral services were held 
Friday. Rev. J. S. DeLong officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 05-03/1901 Column - 6 Page - 5
 
CO A 29 MI INF CIVIL WAR 

EDWARD BETKE (10 MAY 1894 - 23 SEP 1988)

Edward Betke, 94, of 4552 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 23, in Michigan Veterans Facility, 
Grand Rapids, after a short illness. Born in Pultush, Poland, May 10, 1894, he moved to Detroit in 1910 
and to Gladwin County in 1959. Mr. Betke was a tool and die maker with Murray Body Co. and then with 
Chrysler Corp. in Detroit. He served in the Army during World War I and was a member of Immanuel 
Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids. Mr. Betke and the former Maried Kutzke were married Apr. 19, 1922, in 
Oberlin. She preceded him in death May 11, 1969.
   Suriving are 2 sons, Ernest of Rochester Hills and the Rev. Norman of St. Ansgar, Iowa; 2 sisters, Mrs. 
Blandine Dittmann and Mrs. Martha Koberstein of Europe; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Albertina Betke, Helene Rimatzi and Ottilie Grams.
   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. Frank 
Graves officiating. Military graveside services was held by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303 in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-28/1988 Column - 4 Page - 2

ADA F. BETTS (27 AUG 1901 - 14 MARCH 1919)

ELIZABETH ANN (DAWE) BIRCH (1835 – 31 DEC 1914)

EDITH G. BISEL (ABT. 1898 - 24 DEC 1999)
Edith G. Bisel, 101, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. She was an operator for a public phone company. 
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. Burial will be in 
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
ANNA BITTNER (1864 - OCT 1946)
AUGUST BITTNER (1861 - NOV 1943)
CARYL AILEENE (AYRE) BJULAND (23 SEP 1915 - JULY 1939)

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN FLINT MONDAY

   Caryl Aileene Ayre Bjuland, a former Gladwin resident died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 
Leo Ayre in Flint, July 17. Mrs. Bjuland was born September 23, 1915, in Gladwin, but has lived in Flint 
for the past 16 years. Prayer services will be held this morning at the home of her parents at 10 o'clock 
and then the body will be brought to Gladwin for burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 07-19/1939 Column - 3 Page - 1

ABIGAIL BLACK (1836 – 8 APRIL 1926)

BENJAMIN F. BLACK (1857 – 13 JAN 1926)

C. EDNA BLACK (1901 - 1980)

CHARLES BLACK (1824 - SEP 1890)

DONALD C. "BUNNY" BLACK (1902 - 1969)

JENNIE BLACK (1862 - FEB 1948)
 
HENRY D. BLACKMER (6 SEP 1920 - 23 JULY 1986)

Henry D. Blackmer, 65, of 174 Lockwood Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly Wednesday, July 23, at his home. 
Born in Ludington Sept. 6, 1920, he came to Gladwin County in 1980. Mr. Blackmer was a mechanic for 
the City of Detroit. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Wooden Shoe United 
Methodist Church. Mr. Blackmer married the former Ruth Martin Feb. 23, 1945. She died May 16, 1984. 
He then married Dorothy Thomas Nov. 3, 1984, in Gladwin.
   Surviving besides his wife, is one brother, Newyton of Detroit. Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. 
from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Highland 
Cemetery. Graveside services were by Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-30/1986 Column -2 Page - 2

RUTH E. (MARTIN) BLACKMER (09 OCT 1921 – 16 MAY 1984)

(Midland Daily News, May 17, 1984)

Ruth E. Blackmer, 63, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, May 16, 1984, at Gladwin Area Hospital.

She was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Chester Hill, Ohio. She married Henry Blackmer, Feb. 23, 1946, and moved 
to Gladwin County in 1980.

She leaves her husband, Henry; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a. m. Saturday at the Mathews Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carter Miller officiating. 
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7p.m.today.

CHARLES S. BLISS (1859 - 1944)

GERTRUDE ANNA (LEININGER) BLISS (4 OCT 1892 - 24 FEB 1993)

NELDA M. (CRAMER) BLISS (20 JUNE 1919 - 14 JAN 2005) 
Nelda M. Bliss, Nelda M. Bliss, 85, of Gladwin, died Jan. 14, 2005 and MidMichigan Medical Center in 
Clare. She was born June 20, 1919 to Jester and Gladys (Roberts) Cramer of Pinckney. She married 
Frank Bliss in 1961. Formerly of Fairgrove, she was a homemaker and lived in Gladwin County since 
1963. Nelda was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and V.F.W. Post 7303 Auxiliary. 
Surviving are her husband, Frank Bliss of Gladwin; son David (Barbara) Brooks of Howell; granddaughter 
Amanda (Seth) Milton of White Lake; sister Barbara Johnson of Ypsilanti; and several nieces and 
nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; brother, Joe Cramer; and grandson, Ryan Brooks. Funeral 
services were held Jan. 17 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with pastor Lynn Chappell officiating. Burial 
took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s 
Associationor donor’s favorite charity.
BENJAMIN MARTIN BLUM (1868 – 13 AUG 1964)

CHRISTINE BLUM (1866 - AUG 1944)

GLENN BOGART (18 MAY 1918 - 3 JUNE 2005)
Glenn Bogart, 87, of Beaverton passed away peacefully on June 3, 2005 with his family at his side after 
an extended illness. He was born May 18,1918 in Fishville to the late Clare and Nova (Stevenson) Bogart. 
Glenn served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corp during WWII in New Guinea and was medically 
discharged in 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the ruptured duck. He was a life member of 
the DAV and a member of the American Legion Post #380 in Carson City for the past 60 years. He was 
also a life member of the Masonic Lodge. All who knew Glenn realize what an avid fisherman, hunter and 
trapper he was. He had many stories about these sports to share with all who would lend an ear. On Aug. 
30, 1941 he married the former Opal Stadlberger in Carson City. She survives him along with three 
daughters, Connie (Jim) Nelson of Traverse City, Fay (Tom) McKenna of Beaverton, and Susan (Jack) 
Kirby of Sperryville, Virginia; eight grandchildren; and nine Great grandchildren. One brother, Max, and a 
sister, Betty Bare, predecease him. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with Rev. Timothy Verity 
officiating. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Graveside committal services were under 
the auspices of American Legion Post #380. The family thanks the nurses and aids from Mid Michigan 
Hospice for making Glenn’s final days ones to be cherished. Memorials may be made to Mid Michigan 
Hospice, 515 Progress St., West Branch, MI 48661 or Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin.
OPAL BOGART (7 NOV 1923 - ?)

ELMER FREDERICK BOITEL (28 AUG 1902 - 2 APRIL 1996)

THELMA M. BOITEL (21 SEP 1914 - 17 AUG 1970)

ANTHONY B. BOLIN (1852 – 23 MAY 1931)

MRS. ANTHONY B. BOLIN (1865 - 1929)
 
FRANK E. BOLIN (15 DEC 1893 - 1 FEB 1960)

ILLNESS FATAL TO FRANK BOLIN

   Frank E. Bolin, 66, of Beaverton, passed away Monday evening, February 1. Although in ill health for 
a number of years his last illness of pneumonia lasted only a few hours. He was the son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Anthony Bolin. The Bolin family came to Gladwin County in 1890 from Mt. Haley township, 
Midland County and operated the first hotel in Beaverton known as the Alger House. Mr. Bolin was born 
in Beaverton, December 15, 1893. He was one of Gladwin County's first draftees in 1918 for World War I, 
serving with the 85th Division, the Polar Bears, in No. Russia.
   After returning from the service, he was employed in Saginaw, and also at the Buick Motor Company 
in Flint, until 1929. At the time of his retirement in 1952 because of ill health. Mr. Bolin was employee at 
the Dow Chemical Company in Midland. Survivors include three sisters Mattie and Margaret of Beaverton, 
and Mrs. James (Bea) McQuater, of Bay City. A sister Nellie, and brother, Harry, preceded him in death. 
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the family residence 320 E. Brown St., in Beaverton, 
with the Rev. Fr. George Artman of Gladwin and the Rev. Fr. Joseph Kearns of Coleman, officiating. 
Burial will be made in the family plot in Highland Cemetery. He was a member of the Beaverton American 
Legion. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 5 Page - 1 

PFC CO F 339 INF WWI 

HARRY J. BOLIN (? - 28 APRIL 1941) 

PVT C1 310 ENGRS 85 DIV

NELLIE BOLIN (1899 – 13 SEP 1945)

P. F. BOLSTER (1847 – 8 APR 1920)
 
CLIFFORD ORVILLE BOMAN (22 JAN 1918 - 20 NOV 1963)

ILLNESS FATAL TO CLIFFORD BOMAN

   Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Clifford O. Boman, 45, of 
Secord Township, who died Wednesday at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, after an illness of 10 
years. The Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
   Born in Detroit on Jan. 22, 1918, he worked as a construction engineer until he became disabled 
several years ago. He was married to the former Josephine Diffin on July 6, 1940, and was a veteran of 
World War II with 33 months overseas service. He came to Gladwin County in 1922 from Detroit. He was 
a member of the 45th Naval Seabees, the International Union of Operating Engineer's Local 324 and was 
a former C.C.C. member.
  Besides his wife, Josephine, he is survived by two daughters, Linda and Judy; and a son, James 
Clifford, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boman, of Gladwin; and two brothers, Ralph Boman 
and Gerald Fite, of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1963 Column - 4 Page - 1

ESTHER MAY (SEARFOSS) BOMAN (1920 - ?)

FRED H. BOMAN (10 SEP 1889 – 29 JUNE 1983)

Fred H. Boman, Gladwin (Bay City Times, July 1, 1983)

Services for Mr. Boman, 93, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in 
Highland Cemetery. He died Wednesday in Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1889, in 
Edenville. Survivors include 10 grandchildren.


JOSEPHINE "JO" (DIFFIN) BOMAN (28 OCT 1918 - 31 DEC 2002)

Josephine “Jo” Boman , 84, of 2853 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002, 
following a long illness. She was born October 28, 1918, in Gladwin. Ms. Boman graduated from Sterling 
High School in 1935. She served on the Secord Township Board for over 32 years. She was also a 
member of the Secord Lake Eagles. The former Josephine Wanda Diffin married Clifford Orville Boman 
on July 6, 1940, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1963. 

Surviving are two daughters, Linda Ellis and Judy Boman; one son, James (Amy) Boman of Gladwin; 
three sisters, Euphemia Gasche of Gladwin; Mary (William) Klein-Sian of Sanford; and Jennie Myers of 
Gladwin; one brother, John (Maureen) Diffin of Daftor; two grandchildren, Christine Ellis of Holland and 
Michael Ellis of Gladwin; and three great-grandchildren. Ms. Boman was preceded in death by four 
brothers, Alex, Russell, Lloyd and Floyd Diffin. 

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin with 
Pastor Rick Lopez officiating. A lunch was provided by the Secord Lake Eagles. Burial was in Highland 
Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gladwin.

MARGUERITE “MAGGIE” L. BOMAN (1888 – 2 JULY 1975)

RALPH FREDERICK BOMAN (4 NOV 1915 - 13 FEB 1971)

THEODORE WILLIAM "TEDDY" BOMAN (3 JULY 1943 - 18 MARCH 1948)

KATHERINE MARY "KATE" (BRUBAKER) BOOTH (21 DEC 1887 - 5 FEB 1935)

Mary Katherine Booth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brubaker, was born December 21, 1887, at 
Defiance, Ohio. In 1904 the family came to Gladwin county and located on a farm in Grout township. On 
February 18, 1907, she was married at the Church of Sacred Heart to Elmer Booth. She leaves three 
children, Mary Nadeau, Forest and Esther Booth. Two children, Ruth and Ignatius Booth, preceeded her 
in death. For a number of years she has made her home at Toledo, Ohio, where she died of gall stones 
at a hospital February 5 after an illness of seven weeks. Other surviving relatives are her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. A. L. Brubaker, six sisters, Leah, Elva, Nora, Grace and Emma, and nine brothers, Ralph, Dave, 
Curtis, Victor, Rollie, Raymond, John, Lawrence and Dennis.
   Rev. Father Albert S. Baumann conducted services at the Church of Sacred Heart Friday February 8, 
at 10 a.m., followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Six brothers, Dave, Curtis, Victor, Dennis, Raymond 
and Laurence Brubaker, acted as pallbearers.
   A soleman high mass was sung for Mrs. Booth. Rev. Father Baumann was the celebrant. Rev. Father 
James Fitzpatrick of Harbor Beach was deacon of the mass. He also delivered the funeral address. Rev. 
Father Urban Miller of West Branch was sub-deacon of the mass. Relatives from out-of-town who were 
here to attend the funeral were: Mary and Steve Schondell, Russell Smith, Frank Strum, Elva Kanthah and 
Victor Brubaker of Toledo, Ohio; David Brubaker of Tampa, Florida; and Joe and Nora Gruse of Mt. 
Pleasant. Gladwin County Record dated 02-13/1935 Column - 4 Page - 2

MARY E.BOOTH (1911 - 26 JUNE 1913) Baby

SUSAN F. (FERRELL) BOOTH (11 JUNE 1893 - 13 FEB 1938)

SCHOOL HEAD DIES SUNDAY 

HEART ATTACK IS FATAL WELL-KNOWN COUNTY SCHOOL TEACHER

   Mrs. Herbert G. Booth, principal and history teacher in the Gladwin high school, died early Sunday 
morning, February 13, at her home on West Cedar avenue. Her death was attributed to a heart attack. 
She had been a patient in Mercy hospital, Bay City, for several weeks and was brought home Saturday 
afternoon when her condition seemed to be improved.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M. E. church of which she was a 
member. Rev. Karl H. Keefer officiated. Burial was at the Highland cemetery. The schools were closed at 
noon to permit the pupils to attend the funeral in a body. The students of the senior class of which she 
was sponsor were honorary pallbearers. Every available space in the church was filled with sorrowing 
friends.
   Mrs. Booth was one of the leading and best known educators of Gladwin county. Susan Ferrell was 
born June 11, 1893, in Grout township, and was a daughter of James and Minnie Ferrell. She was a 
graduate of the Gladwin high school and received her A.B. degree from Central State Teachers' college 
at Mt. Pleasant.
   She taught school in Marine City, later going to Beaverton as principal. She served as school 
commissioner from 1916 to 1924. Her next position was a principal and history teacher in the high school, 
which position she held when she was taken ill. 
   In addition to her husband she leaves town daughters, Lucy I., 17, salutatorian of this year's senior 
class, and Jessie Elizabeth, 14; one son, James 21; three sisters, Mrs. John Walker of Grout township, 
Mrs. William Mortimer of Bend, Oregon, and Mrs. Bert G. Elthrop of Gladwin; one brother, Clarence 
Ferrell of Grout township. Mrs. Booth was a charter member of the Gladwin Literary club. Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-16/1938 Column - 6 Page - 1

FANNIE V. (LOWE) BORTON (15 MARCH 1897 - 4 MARCH 1972)

JERRY K. BORTON (1938 – 18 SEP 1944)

WALTER E. BORTON (1900 – 12 FEB 1988)
 
CRIST M. BOSCO (22 OCT 1902 - 21 JULY 1987)

Crist M. Bosco, 84, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 21, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Arrangements are 
incomplete and in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1987 Column - 3 
Page - 2

Crist M. Bosco, 84, of 244 E. Grout St., Gladwin, died Monday, July 21, in the Gladwin Area Hospital 
after a short illness. Born in Italy Oct. 22, 1902, he came to Gladwin County 25 years ago. Mr. Bosco 
served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married to the former Iva Bennett Wineman Aug. 14, 
1981, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Eleanor and Delores Bosco of Chicago; 12 
step-children. Beatrice Baldone of St. Clair Shores, Elmer and Robert Hall of Warren, Leonard Hall of 
Roseville, Michael Wineman of St. Louis, James Wineman of Ionia, John Wineman of Alma, Terry 
Wineman of Inglewood, Fla., Thomas Wineman of Lewiston, Robert Wineman of Bryan, Texas, Patricia 
Sheldon of Beaverton and Susan Curtiss of Gladwin.
   Services were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel 
Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-29/1987 
Column - 4 Page - 3 

PVT US ARMY WWII

MARY E. BOSWORTH (1863 – 1 JULY 1898)

DR. ARTHUR ORVIS BOULTON (1874 – 13 MAY 1954)

E. ROSE BOULTON (1880 - JUNE 1965)

ETTA (KIGGINS) BOWEN (1877 - 1965)

IVALOU G. (RINEHART) BOWEN (28 AUG 1902 - 29 APRIL 1994)

Ivalou G Bowen, 91, of 766 North Bard Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, April 29, 1994, in the MidMichigan 
Regional Medical Center, Gladwin, after a short illness. She was born in VanWert, Ohio, on Aug. 28, 1902, 
and moved to Gladwin County in 1936 from Pleasant Ridge. She was a homemaker. The former Ivalou 
Rinehart, she was married to Ray Bowen on Oct. 19, 1920, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death on Sept. 
29, 1980.
   Survivors include son, Lloyd of Gladwin; one daughter, Beatrice Young of Harrison; a brother, Wilson 
Rinehart of Gladwin, 9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Marshall officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1994 Column - 4 Page - 2 	
RAY E. BOWEN (1902 - SEP 1980)

WILLIAM BOWEN (1874 - 1906)

CLOE A. BOWERS (1845 - 1900)

JACK E. BOWERS (29 APRIL 1932 - 23 FEB 1992)

SHIRLEY ANN BOWERS (1 FEB 1936 - 4 OCT 1980) Married 23 MARCH 1951

ELIZABETH A. BOXEY (1880 - DEC 1973)

PAUL J. BOXEY (1872 – 3 NOV 1955)

DEBBIE J. BRABON (1958 – 21 SEP 1991)

FREDERICK W."BUD" BRABON (1931 – 1 AUG 1999)

WANDA M. BRABON (1929 - ?)

AGNES (SHERLOCK) BRADLEY (6 JAN 1884 - 3 APRIL 1973)

Mrs. Agnes Bradley, 89, died Tuesday morning, April 3, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following a lengthy 
illness. Born January 6, 1884, in Edmore, the former Miss Agnes Sherlock came to Gladwin with her 
parents when she was three years old. She graduated from Gladwin schools in the class of 1900 and 
taught in country schools here until 1904 when she went to Kent, Wash. There she and Had Bradley were 
married in April 1913 and following their marriage they moved back to Gladwin. Mrs. Bradley became a 
sales clerk in Goldberg's Department Store and remained there 23 years, until retirement. Mr. Bradley 
died December 5, 1959. Mrs. Bradley was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
   Surviving are two sons, Leo of Gladwin, and Dr. Kenneth Bradley of Newberry; and five grandchildren. 
Services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley 
officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. A rosary will be read Wednesday evening. Mrs. 
Bradley is at Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 04-04/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2

ANGELA BRADLEY (1861 – 8 MARCH 1933)

HAD BRADLEY (1883 - 5 DEC 1959)

LEO S. BRADLEY (19 AUG 1916 - 16 MARCH 1989)

Leo S. Bradley, 72, of 235 S. Arcade St., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, March 16, 1980, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born in Grout Township, Aug. 19, 1916, and spent his lifetime here. Mr. 
Bradley farmed and worked for 30 years for what is now Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. He was a 
member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Bradley and the former Ruth Bardwell-Raymond were 
married, Feb. 17, 1962, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by a step-son, Dennis Raymond of Gaylord; 3 grandchildren and 3 
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dr. F. Kenneth Bradley. 
Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Donald 
Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Scripture Services was held Friday at 8 
p.m. at the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-22/1989 Column - 3 Page - 
2

LESLIE CURTIS BRADLEY (1904 – 11 JUNE 1989)

MARY RUTH BRADLEY (1911 - )

RUTH I. (BARDWELL) BRADLEY (31 DEC 1921 - 16 JUNE 2000)
Ruth I. (Raymond) Bradley, 78, of Gaylord and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, June 16, 2000 at 
Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1921 in Beaverton, she was the daughter of the late Charles 
and Ruth (Robinette) Bardwell. Ruth married Carl Raymond, Dec. 31, 1939. He preceded her in death in 
1952. She then married Leo Bradley, Feb. 17, 1962. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member 
of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 
Surviving are one son, Dennis and wife Linda Raymond of Gaylord; one sister, Eva and husband George 
Row of Portage; three grandchildren, Brian and Patty Raymond, Bethany and Joseph Campbell, and 
Susan and Timothy Corbett; seven great-grandchildren; Kathleen and Erica Raymond and Jennifer, Fallon, 
Sean and Abigale Corbette. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, Howard and 
Don Bardwell, Iva Fenton, Mae Fruchey, and Claudette Schatz. 
Services were held Monday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Fr. T. Edward Bennett presiding. Burial 
was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Church. Sisson Funeral Home, Inc. was 
in charge of the arrangements.
CYRILL JOSEPH BRANCHO (1912 – 31 JULY 1935)
SHIRLEY BRANECKI (1939 - MARCH 1991)
ELTON "AL BRASINGTON (21 JULY 1921 - 11 SEP 1999)
PHILLIP BROCK BRASSEUR (? – 22 DEC 1975)
STEPHANIE ANN BRASSEUR (? – 22 SEP 1972)
EDWARD BRAUN (13 OCT 1896 - 7 MAY 1973)

Edward Braun, 76, died suddenly at his home at 1800 Hay Road, Billings Township, Monday, May 7. He 
was born October 13, 1896, and had been a resident of Gladwin County about 10 years. There are no 
known survivors. He was a veteran of World War I. Services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall 
Funeral Home and burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 05-09/1973 
Column - 3 Page - 2 

W. VA. PVT US ARMY WWI

ELVIRA BRAYTON (? - DEC 1896) 

WILLIAM H. BRAYTON (ABT. 1820 - MARCH 1895)

AGNES EUNICE (NEWMAN) BREAULT (3 JULY 1920 - 23 SEP 2004)

Agnes E. Breault, age 84, of Gladwin passed away September 23, 2004 at West Branch Regional 
Medical Center following a short illness.  She was born July 3, 1920 in Linden.  She married Fredirick 
Breault on July 17, 1941 in Gladwin.  She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Gladwin County.  
She is survived by her husband, Frederick Breault of Gladwin; two daughters, Marilyn (Clarence) Milligan 
of Gladwin, and Vicki (James) Wray of Columbus, Ohio; four sons, Larry (Carolyn) Breault of Beaverton, 
Ralph (Sharon) Breault of Gladwin, Clare (Ruby) Breault of Gladwin, and Blaine Breault of Gladwin; 14 
grandchildren and 23 Great grandchildren; her sister, Rose Sprague of Rosebush; and several nieces and 
nephews.  She was predeceased by her son Keith; brothers Charles, Ty and John; and sisters Jessie 
Wade and Betty Richardson.  Funeral services were held Saturday, September 25 at Hall Funeral Home 
in Gladwin.  Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
FREDERICK WAYNE BREAULT (13 AUG 1921 - ?)

GRANT G. BREAULT (1923 - 20 MARCH 1963)

SHORT ILLNESS IS FATAL

   Grant Breault, 39, of 1401 Kenneth St., Flint, died today (Wednesday) at St. Joseph Hospital, Flint, 
after a short illness. A veteran of World War II, he was employed at A.C. Sparkplug in Flint. Survivors 
include his wife, Lorna; his mother, Mrs. Laura Breault, of Gladwin; two sons, Gerald and Glen, at home; 
three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Howe of Flint, and Marlene and Janet, at home; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn 
Yeager, of Gladwin; and three brothers, Kenneth, Wayne, and Edward, of Gladwin.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Colonial Chapel of the Reigle Funeral Home, 
Clio Rd., Flint, with the Rev. D. A. Thomas officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Highland Cemetery, 
Gladwin, with Rev. George K. Skene officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 03-20/1963 Column - 4 
Page - 1 

SGT CO D. 119 INF BSM PH & OLC WWII 

KEITH E. BREAULT (1946 - APRIL 1947)

LAURA (CRONK) BREAULT (26 JAN 1896 – MAR 25 1970)

Services Held for Laura Breault
Mrs. Laura Breault, 74, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 25, in the Gladwin Hospital following a 
short illness.  Born in Gladwin County on Jan. 26, 1896, she had spent her lifetime here.  The former 
Laura Cronk, she was married to Edward Breault in November 1913, in Gladwin County.  He preceded 
her in death on March 3, 1961.  Surviving are three sons, Kenneth, Edward and Wayne, of Gladwin; one 
daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Friesen, of Gladwin; one brother, Fred Cronk, of Bay City, one sister, Mrs. Bernice 
Bellaire, of Detroit; 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.  One son, Grant, also preceded her in 
death.  Rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home.  The Rev. Charles Allen 
officiated and entombment was in the Highland Mausoleum.

State Death - Mrs. Laura Breault, Gladwin, 73, died Wednesday at Gladwin Hospital.  She was born in 
Gladwin County Jan. 1, 1896.  Surviving are three sons, one daughter, a brother, and a sister.


JOHN P. BRENNER (25 DEC 1895 - 28 FEB 1924)

JOSEPH BRENNER (12 SEP 1866 - 25 MARCH 1940)

MARY (RAUVATER) BRENNER (27 MARY 1871 - 4 NOV 1936)

PAUL JOSEPH BRENNER (18 JULY 1914 - 26 SEP 1973)

Paul J. Brenner, 59, of Gladwin, died suddenly September 26, while in a business place south of Gladwin. 
Born in Fairgrove, July 18, 1914, he was the son of Joseph and Marie Brenner. Mr. Brenner was a 26-year 
veteran of the United States Army and saw service in World War II, Korea an Vietnam. He was never 
married. He was a resident of Gladwin county 1914-25, 1926-34, 1937-38 and 1970-73.
   Surviving are a brother George of Ortonville; a sister, Mrs. Anna Jean of Yucapia, Calif.; a niece Mrs. 
Irene Tretow of Franklin, Wisc.; and 2 nephews, Carl Sandula of Fraser and Gordon Lille of Roseville. 
Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Edward Trombley officiating. 
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-03/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2 

MI CAPT US ARMY KOREA, VIETNAM & WWII

EPHRIAM B. BRIGGS (31 JULY 1895 - 13 APRIL 1946)

HOLD SERVICES FOR CONSERVATION MAN

   Funeral services were held for Ephriam B. Briggs, 50, on Saturday afternoon, April 13, at the Gladwin 
Methodist church. Burial took place in Highland cemetery, with Rev. John Scott officiating, assisted by 
the Harrison Post, No. 1975, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Briggs was born on July 31, 1895, in 
Roscommon county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs. On May 3, 1924, he was married to Miss 
Stella Smith, in Detroit. He died at the Gladwin Hospital, Wednesday, after an illness of four months.
   About four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Briggs came from Harrison where they had operated a farm for 
many years, before Mr. Briggs joined the Michigan Department of Conservation as fire warden, in 1938. 
They made their home here in Buckeye township, just east of the city.
   Surviving are his widow, Stella; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Sampson, of Sanford, and Miss Lou Ellen 
Briggs, at home; two sons, Richard and Donald, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Catherine Briggs, of 
Ferndale; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Beal, of Ferndale, Mrs. Emma Clingan, of Royal Oak, and Mrs. 
Katherine Funek, of Grayling; two brothers, Jack Jr. and Roger Briggs, both of Midland. Gladwin County 
Record dated 04-17/1946 Column - 7 Page - 1 

MI SEAMAN US NAVY 

RICHARD "DICK" E. BRIGGS (16 FEB 1931 - 15 NOV 2005)

Richard "Dick" E. Briggs, 74, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 at Fostrian Manor. Dick was 
born Feb. 16, 1931 in Detroit, the son of Ephriam and Stella (Smith) Briggs. He married Ruby Buzzell on 
July 14, 1950 and she preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 1997. Dick served in the U.S. Navy, had been 
employed by Dow Chemical and retired from GM in 1993. He sold real estate for several years and was a 
founding member of the Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman.
   Surviving are three children, Cheryle (Jerry) Mulholland of Bancroft, Cindy Briggs of Boston, 
Massachusetts, and Ray (Susan) Briggs of Flushing; five grandchildren, Tanya (Stewart), Robert, Jerry, 
Jacquelyn (Shawn), Ryan; one Great-grandchild, Kailea; two sisters, Mary Ruth Grinnell and Lou Ellen 
Myers; a special aunt and uncle, Reva and Roger Briggs; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was 
also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger; and a brother, Don.
   Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road 
Chapel, 8138 Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment followed the service at 
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
   Visitation was held Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial 
contributions to the Beaverton Cedar River Chapel, 2766 River Road, P.O. Box 513, Beaverton, MI 48612

ROGER E. BRIGGS (1952 - 1970)

RUBY MAE (BUZZELL) BRIGGS (30 MAY 1931 - 16 OCT 1997)

Ruby Briggs, 66, of Swartz Creek, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. 
Born May 30, 1931 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Hugh and Alma [Reinhardt] Buzzell and resided in 
Swartz Creek the last 20 years, coming from Flushing and Gladwin. The  
former Ruby Buzzell married Richard 'Dick' Briggs, July 14, 1950. She was a graduate of Gladwin High 
School and founded and operated, with her family, Ruby's Restaurant in Swartz Creek. 
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Cheryle and husband Jerry Mulholland of 
Owosso and Cindy Briggs of Boston, Mass.; one son, Ray and wife Susan of Flushing; her mother, 
Alma Rau of Gladwin; brothers and sisters, Nora Heath of Montrose, James and  
Dorothy Buzzell of Gladwin, Susie and Fred Bilow of Standish, Florence and Carl Burgess of Beaverton, 
Fred and Pat Buzzell of South Elgin, ILL., Francis and Dorothy Buzzell of Beaverton, Alice and Ron 
Taylor of Rockford, Robert and Claudia Councell of Grand Rapids; and  
William and Sandy Councell of Flint; grandchildren, Tanya, Jerry, Robert, Jacquelyn, and Ryan; several 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, and son, Roger. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, Swartz Creek, with 
Rev. Glenn Crumley officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those desiring may make 
contributions to the Ruby Briggs Memorial Fund. Gladwin County Record  
dated 10-22-1997.

MONA M. (STONE) BRIMMER (20 AUG 1918 - OCT 2002)

Monia Brimmer , age 84, of Gladwin, Michigan, died October 10, 2002 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in 
Midland. She was born August 20, 1918 to Charles and Jerusha (Baumgartner) Stone in Gladwin. She 
was an office manager for Jacobsons Department Store in East Lansing, retiring in 1965. In 1980 s he 
moved back to Gladwin County. She attended Beaverton United Methodist Church.

Monia married Sidney Brimmer on March 29, 1963 in Lansing. He preceded h erin death in 1991.

Surviving are her son James Longstreth of Saginaw; three daughters, Joan ( Robert) Tacey and Marion 
(Ray) Linton, both of Beaverton,and Karen (Doyle) Donn of Gladwin; her step-son Bruce (Helen) Brimmer 
of Merritt; her st ep daughter Virginia (Franis) Sine of Linden; 21 grandchildren,several great 
grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and many step grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald 
Stone of Terrell, Texas and Denver Stone of Lansing; two sisters, Joyce Stone of Titusville, Florida and 
Jeanne Sund ay of Grand Rapids, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Mary 
Thorington, Beverly Coffee and Vicky Shea, all of Gladwin.

She is predeceased by her parents, seven brothers and sisters, two grandsons,and a great 
granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2002 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Rev. 
Linda Jo Powers officiated. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions 
may be made to Beaverton United Methodist Church.

SIDNEY E. BRIMMER (9 NOV 1919 - 25 DEC 1991)
 
ALFRED F. BRISSON (7 MAY 1886 - 29 OCT 1973) 

Alfred F. Brisson, 87, of 3859 Thendara Dr., died Monday, October 29, at Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. 
Born in Lake Linden, May 7, 1886, he served in the Navy in both World War I and World War II as Chief 
Pharmacist's Mate. He was employed in the Chevrolet Medical Department in Flint, until his retirement. He 
was preceded in death in 1938 by his wife, the former Catherine Walsh. 
   Mr Brisson had been a resident of Atlanta, Mich., prior to coming to Gladwin County in June 1972. In 
Atlanta he had been secretary of the Rod & Gun Club, Sportmans League, and the Lions Club; and a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors are 2 daughters... ? Gladwin County Record dated 
10-31/1973 Column - 3 Page - 2

CPHM US NAVY WWI, WWII
JOYE BROIHIER (2 DEC 1938 - 12 MARCH 2000)
Joye Broihier, 61, of Beaverton, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 at home following a short illness. Born 
Dec. 2, 1938 in Gladwin County, she lived in Gladwin County since 1993 and previously lived in Freeland. 
Joye married Roland Broihier, Dec. 8, 1956 in Saginaw. She was owner/operator of Pizza King in Sanford, 
retiring in 1998 after seven years. 
Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Gregory Alan and Bruce Alan, both of Beaverton; 
three sisters, Marion and husband Jesse Scott of Rolling Prairie, Ind., Edith Beierschmitt and Roseltha 
Solomon, both of Beaverton; one half brother, Joseph DeLavern of Flint; and several nieces and 
nephews. 
She was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. A private service will be held. Burial will be 
in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Hall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROLAND R. BROIHIER (16 MARCH 1936 - ?)
CLARENCE OTTO BROKOFF (14 APRIL 1926 - 27 DEC 1998)

CORA I. BROKOFF (1924 - ?)

EDMUND BROKOFF (1887 - 1943)

EDMUND BROKOFF, JR (22 APRIL 1923 - 8 SEP 1971)

Edmund Brokoff, 48, of Sage Township, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Wednesday, Sept. 
8.  Born in cleveland on April 22, 1923, he had lived in Gladwin County since he was nine years old.  Mr. 
Brokoff was employed by the Dow Chemical Co. and also farmed.
 
He was married to the former Coral Breault on April 24, 1944, in Gladwin. Besides his wife, he is survived 
by his mother, Mrs. Emma Brokoff, of Gladwin; one son, Terry, of Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Owen, 
of Ashville, North Carolina and Mrs. Emma Lous Brasseur of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Ottilie Neubauer 
and Mrs. Adeline Drobnick, both of Ohio; and two grandchildren.
 
Services were held Saturday at 2pm from Our Savior Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Ernst Mueller officiated 
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.  Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-15/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2

EMMA (LAU) BROKOFF (5 OCT 1884 - 25 OCT 1986)

Emma (Brokoff) Brokop, 102, Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Cuyahoga County Nursing Home, 
Cleveland, Ohio, after a long illness. Born in Warsaw, Russo-Poland, Oct. 5, 1884, she moved to 
Cleveland from Warsaw in 1921 and to Gladwin County in 1932. She was a member of Our Savior 
Lutheran Church. The former Emma Lau, she was married to Edmund Brokop in 1910 in Warsaw. He 
preceded her in death Dec. 2, 1943. 
   Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Edward (Adeline) Drobnick and Mrs. Otillia Neuhbauer of Cleveland; a 
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carol Brokoff of Gladwin; 9 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and several 
great great grandchildren. A son, Edmund Brokoff died Sept. 8, 1971.
   Services were held today, Wedneday, at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald 
Deagler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-29/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

RUTH A. BROKOFF (1925 - ?)
BESSIE M. "SALLY" (FAIRCHILD) BROOKS (9 MARCH 1919 - 14 MARCH 2001)
Bessie M. (Sally) Brooks, 82, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at home following a short 
illness. Born March 9, 1919 in Onieda, Tenn., she was the daughter of William and Lieda (Freels) Fairchild. 
She lived in Gladwin for two and one-half years and previously lived in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Bessie 
married William Brooks, Dec. 4, 1965 in Pontiac. She worked as a punch press operator for Pontiac 
Motors in Pontiac, retiring after 23 years. She then began working as a nurses aid at Southwest General 
Hospital in Middleburgh, Ohio, where she later retired. 
Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Phillip and wife Linda Shepard of Pontiac, and 
Herbert and wife Ruth Shepard of Minot, N.D.; one daughter, Joan Schroder of Troy; three 
stepdaughters, Susan and husband Randy Simmons of Wake Forest, N.C., and Connie and husband 
David Merrill and Joy and husband Tim Nick, all of Waterford; several grandchildren; and several nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Patricia Craig; two sisters; and 
two brothers. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with pastor Harold Owens 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
ELLA BROWER (? - ?)

AMALIE BROWN (1874 – 19 MAY 1949)

ARVILLA BROWN (1868 – 1 MAY 1961)

ARVILLA BROWN (ABT. 22 JULY 1895 - 17 JUNE 1896) 

CARL L. BROWN (30 JULY 1924 - 23 OCT 2003)
Carl L. Brown, 79, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Oct. 23, 2003 at home following a short illness. He 
was born July 30 , 1924 to Charles and Charlotte (Hunt) Brown in Harrison. He married Margaret Boxey on 
Aug. 28, 1943 in Neusho, Missouri; she survives him. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served 
during World War II. He worked as a PBX installer for Michigan Bell in Midland, retiring in 1982. 
Surviving in addition to his wife, Margaret of Gladwin, are daughters Beverley (Richard) Stone of Gladwin, 
Connie (Fred) Baumann of Clarkston, Patricia (Dean) Cobb of Beaverton and Cynthia (Steve) McDaniel 
of Gladwin; sons Leslie (Michelle) Brown of Sanford and Randall (Joy) Brown of Gillette, Wyoming; 22 
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He we preceded in death by his parents, and eight brothers 
and sisters. 
Funeral services took place Monday, Oct. 27, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin with Rev. 
Fr. Patrick Jankowiak presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation and a vigil 
service were held on Sunday at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to 
MidMichigan Hospice.
FLORA V. (ROBINSON) BROWN (1871 – 22 APR 1943)

JONATHAN FERRIS BROWN (1861 – 26 FEB 1954)

LEO BROWN (26 MAY 1894 - 26 SEP 1970) 

PVT CO H 147 ENGR WWI

LEROY B. BROWN (4 JUNE 1903 - 19 MARCH 1966)

EX-RESIDENT BURIED HERE

   Leroy Brown, 62, formerly of Gladwin, died March 19 at the hospital in Charlotte. Born June 4, 1903 in 
Gladwin, he lived here for many years and graduated from Gladwin high school. He leaves two daughters, 
Mrs. Robert Krieghbaum and Mrs. Lee Smith, of Grand Ledge, also nine grandchildren; and a sister, Zella 
Coffel of Saginaw. His parents, Rufus and Flora Brown, a sister, Mrs. Vernie Demaray, preceded him in 
death. Funeral services were held March 23 at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge and 
burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1966 Column - 1 Page - 6

JAMES A. BROWN (? – 8 JUNE 1934)

   Rev. L. A. Ruegsegger held funeral services at Rogers and Neely's undertaking rooms Monday at 3 
p.m. for James A. Brown. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Brown was born in Ontario and was 95 years 
and 4 days old. Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1934 Column - 1 Page - 1

JOSEPH BROWN (21 AUG 1890 - 4 NOV 1972)

Joseph Brown, 82, of 190 N. Hockaday Road, Gladwin died November 4, at the Gladwin Area Hospital 
following a brief illness. Born in Ontario, Canada, August 21, 1890. Mr. Brown had been a resident of 
Gladwin County for the past 59 years, coming here in 1913. He was a farmer. He and the former Nila 
Compton were married June of 1912, in Sandusky. She died July 3 of this year. Surviving is one sister, 
Mrs. John H. Dell, of Port Huron. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 
Gladwin, with Neil Lucas officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-08/1972 Column - 1 Page - 2

KIRK G. BROWN (13 APRIL 1960 - 18 SEP 1995)

LEO BROWN (26 MAY 1894 - 26 SEP 1970)
 
ILLNESS FATAL TO LEO BROWN, 76

   Leo Brown, 76, of Gladwin died Saturday, Sept. 26, after a long illness. Born in Russia on May 26, 
1894, he came to Gladwin County in 1930, from Detroit. Mr. Brown was a farmer and a veteran of World 
War I. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was married to the former Ella Girbel in 1927 
in Detroit. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, Melvin, of Gladwin, Eugene, of Clio, Leroy, of 
Beaverton, Louellen and Theodore, of Flint; two step-sons, George and Richard Pickard, of Gladwin; one 
brother, Rolland, of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
   Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ernest Mueller officiated 
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A prayer service was held Sunday at 9 p.m. at the Hall Funeral 
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1

NILA (COMPTON) BROWN (1892 - 3 JULY 1972)

OLGA ALMA BROWN (1906 – 21 JUNE 1979)

ROLLAND D. BROWN (1899- 11 OCT 1974)

RUFUS A. BROWN (14 OCT 1861 - 16 MARCH 1932)

Rufus A. Brown was born in Athens county, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1861, and came to Gladwin in 1870 and lived 
here until his death March 16, 1932. He was married Sept. 30, 1894, to Miss Flora Robinson, also of 
Gladwin. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Fred Demaray of Gladwin, Mrs. Charles Coffel of 
Saginaw and Leroy Brown of Grand Ledge. He also leaves 15 grandchildren, besides numerous relatives 
and a host of friends.
   Services were held from the Methodist church Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Rev. L. M. Whitney 
officiating. Music for the service was sung by Mrs. James Bender. The body was laid to rest in Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-24/1924 Column - 7 Page - 1

SHERYL JEANNINE (ROBERTS) BROWN (5  JULY 1956 - 31 MARCH 2003)
Sheryl Jeannine Brown, 46, of Coleman, died in Loma Linda, California, on Monday, March 31, 2003, as 
the result of an automobile-pedestrian accident. She was born July 5, 1956, in Reed City, the daughter of 
Donald and Eleanor (Stickel) Roberts. Sheryl J. Roberts married Clayton H. Browne June 29, 1986, in 
California. 
She is survived by her husband, Clayton; three sons, Nicholas, Alexander and Spenser; two daughters, 
Anna-Elyse and Caitlin; her parents, Rev. Don and Eleanor Roberts of Gladwin; and a brother, Mark 
Roberts of Lansing. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2003, at the O’Laughlin Funeral 
Home, Inc., in Coleman with the Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery, 
Gladwin.
TRUMAN GORDON BROWN (3 OCT 1864 - JUNE 1941)

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR TRUMAN G. BROWN

   Truman Gordon Brown, born in Forest Hill, Ontario. October 3, 1864, the eldest of eleven children. He 
came with his parents, Phillip and Loretta Brown, to Gladwin  county when seven years old. In 1891 Mr. 
Brown was married to Ida Kitchen of Detroit and they moved to Grout township where he engaged in 
farming. He spent 10 years in Detroit where he did carpenter work until 1918 when he moved back to 
Grout and then to Gladwin city in 1939.
   He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Brown, one son, Charles, one daughter, Mrs. Cora Tear, three 
granddaughters, all of Detroit and three brothers, Carl of West Grout, Bertram of Minnesota and Adelbert 
whose present address is unknown. Funeral services were held at the West Grout Methodist Church on 
Sunday, June 22nd with burial in Highland Cemetery. Rev. Floyd N. Drake officiated at the services. 
Gladwin County Record dated 06-25/1941 Column - 6 Page - 1

WALTER BROWN (10 DEC 1866 – 13 SEP 1935)

WALTER BROWN DIES AT HOME FRIDAY

   Rev. Bernard S. Roth conducted services at the Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon, at 
1:30 for Walter Brown. Burial services were at the Highland cemetery. Born December 10, 1866 in Poland, 
he has been a resident of Gladwin several years. He died at his home on State street September 13, 
1935, of bronchial trouble. His wife and son survive him. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/1935 
Column - 4 Page - 1

WILLIAM BROWN (? - AUG 1945)

ACCIDENT VICTIM BURIED IN HIGHLAND CEMETERY

   Word was received here Monday that William Brown, of Flint; husband of Mrs. Delia Brown, was killed 
Friday night in an automobile accident in Flint. Mr. Brown was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Margaret Shell, 
of Gladwin. Burial took place in Highland cemetery here, on Monday afternoon. Gladwin County Record 
dated 08-29/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1

ALICE J. BRUBAKER (1938 - ?)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BRUBAKER (22 AUG 1860 - 7 OCT 1937)

EMMA CECILIA (SCHONDELL) BRUBAKER (4 FEB 1864 - 14 JAN 1943)

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. EMMA BRUBAKER

   Emma Cecelia Schondell who was born February 4, 1864 at Jewel, Ohio, the daughter of Henry V. and 
Mary Emma (Moore) Schondell, died at the Gladwin Hospital January 14, 1943. She had been in poor 
health the past few months, had retired from house-keeping and had been living with her children.
   She was married to Abraham Lincoln Brubaker June 10, 1884 at Oak Bride, Ohio. They lived near their 
birthplace in Ohio until November 1903 when they came to Grout township to make their home. They were 
among the first to settle in that part of the county and cleared and improved the farm on which they lived 
until coming to Gladwin in 1922. They spent the remainder of their time here with the exception of three 
years when they were back on the farm.
   They celebrated their Golden Wedding in June of 1934, to which all fifteen children adn their wives or 
husbands attended. She was the mother of sixteen children, three of them having preceded her in death; 
Glenna Mae, Katherine and Roland, also her husband, having died Oct. 6, 1937.
   Surviving are eight sons and five daughters; Ralph, Curtis, Ray, John, Lawrence, and Dennis of 
Gladwin, David of Lakeland, Fla., Victor of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Leah Dicken, Mrs. Emma Fitzpatrick of 
Gladwin, Mrs. Elva Kantakh of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Nora Gruss of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Grace Schrader 
of Niles, Mich., and their wives and husbands, all of whom were present at her funeral. Ther are 81 
grandchildre and twenty-five great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. W. Brown of Toledo, Ohio, 3 brothers, 
Jake Schondell of Defiance; Ohio and Walter Schondell of Mansfield, Ohio, other relatives, neighbors 
and friends.
   She always enjoyed and appreciated the large family gatherings and considered it a great honor that 
she had the privilege of 106 children to rightfully call her Grandma. She was a devoted mother and 
grandmother, with an untiring effort to help all at anytime of need.
   Her membership at the Sacred Heart church, along with her self-sufficiency was her ever present 
power and inspiration in attaining the goal of a wonderful mother. A mother who is more than a memory, 
for she will always remain a Living Presence. 
   Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kinne came and were present at her bedside, and those who came from 
out-of-town to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Emery Kantakl, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brubaker and 
Mrs. Walter Brown of Toledo, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dicken and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strohman of 
Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Brubaker of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Curt Brubaker's sister and husband of 
Mt. Pleasant and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gruss and two sons of Mt. Pleasant.
   Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church Monday, Jan. 18. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 01-20/1943 Column - 5 Page - 5

JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" (MADILL) BRUBAKER (12 DEC 1887 - 13 JAN 1968)

SERVICES TODAY FOR MRS. BRUBAKER

   Mrs. Josephine Brubaker, 80, died Saturday, Jan. 13, at 10:30 p.m., at the Clare Hospital, following an 
illness of some time. She was the widow of Ralph Brubaker, well-known Gladwin man who died in 1962. 
Born Dec. 12, 1887, in Gladwin, Mrs. Brubaker was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Madill and had 
lived here all her life. She was married to Ralph Brubaker Aug. 16, 1911. Before her marriage she taught 
school for six years at Coleman, Hersey and Round Lake. Mrs. Brubaker was a member of the First 
Methodist Church.
   Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Barbara) Kinne of Harrison, and Mrs. Richard (Jean) 
Behnke of Gladwin; a brother, Walter Madill of Bradenton, Fla.; nine grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. Four sisters preceded her in death, Mrs. Adelia Philips, Mrs. Allie Baumgardner, Mrs. 
Lavina Long, and Mrs.Annie Walker.
   Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. John 
Cermak officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Mausoleum. Arrangements were in charge of the 
Miner Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-17/1968 Column - 6 Page - 1

LILA VIOLA (HADDIX) BRUBAKER (04 JULY 1904 - 27 NOV 1963)

ILLNESS FATAL TO LILA BRUBAKER

   Mrs. Lila V. Brubaker, 59, of 425 N. Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died last Wednesday noon after an illness 
of several months. Born on July 4, 1904, in Arthur Township, Clare County, the former Lila V. Haddix was 
married to Ray Brubaker on Sept. 24, 1924, in Gladwin. A lifetime resident of Gladwin County, she was a 
member of the Gladwin First Methodist Church.
   Survivors include her husband, Ray; five sons, Richard, Russell, and Ralph, of Midland, Robert of 
Gladwin, and Murray of Freeland; four daughters, Mrs. Lottie Mack of Saginaw, Mrs. Roszella Foor of 
Gladwin, and Angelau and Alice Brubaker, at home; her father, Loyal Haddix, of Gladwin; a brother, Otto 
Haddix, of Midland; and 18 grandchildren. Her mother, Mrs. Alice Haddix, preceded her in death on June 
10 of this year.
   Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. Ross E. 
Tracy officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-04/1963 Column - 5 
Page - 1

REGINA MARIE (TENWALDE) CAMERON - BRUBAKER (17 AUG 1896 - 12 FEB 1973)

Mrs. Regina M. Brubaker, 76, of Gladwin, died suddenly at her home, Monday, Feb. 12. Born in Ottawa, 
Ohio, on Aug. 17, 1896, she came to Gladwin County in 1916. She was a member of Sacred Heart 
Church. The former Regina Tenwalde, she was married to Floyd Cameron on Aug. 5, 1919, in Gladwin. He 
died on Nov. 19, 1965. She married Victor Brubaker on Oct. 7, 1968, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Francis and James Cameron of Flint; six 
daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Bellenger of Ortonville, Mrs. Dorothy Nehil of Midland, Mrs. Florence Schultz of 
Gladwin, Mrs. Rita Marsh of Auburn, Mrs. Alice Corcoran of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Barbara Newman of 
Ottawa, Ohio; four step-sons, Donald and Robert of Toledo, Ohio and Bernard and Thomas of Midland; 
two step-daughters, Mrs. Joann Heinze-Neapolis of Ohio and Mrs. Betty Ridley of Gladwin;  36 
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Edward 
Trombley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said Tuesday night at 8 p.m. 
at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-14/1973 Column - 2 Page - 2

RUDOLPH HENRY "RALPH" BRUBAKER (17 APRIL 1885 - 4 DEC 1962)

ILLNESS FATAL TO R. H. BRUBAKER

   Ralph H. Brubaker, 77, died Tuesday evening at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, following an 
illness of four and one-half years. Born on April 17, 1885, in Paulding County, Ohio, he had lived in 
Gladwin County for 60 years. He was married to the former Josephine Madill on August 16, 1911, in 
Gladwin, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
   Survivors include his wife, Josephine; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Behnke of Gladwin and Mrs. Barbara 
Kinne of Harrison; several brothers, Curt and Lawrence, of Beaverton, Ray of Saginaw, Dave of 
Bradenton, Fla., Denny and Victor, of Gladwin, and John of Clare; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Schrader of 
Niles, Mrs. Nora Gruss of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Leah Dicken of Beaverton; and nine grandchildren. One 
brother, Rollie, and three sisters, Glenna, Kate and Emma, preceded him in death.
   Rosary will be said Thursday night at the Hall Funeral Home and funeral services will be held Friday at 
12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. George Artman will officiate and burial will be in 
Gladwin Mausoleum. A more complete obituary will be publishe next week.
Note: Couldn't find another obituary on next week's paper.
Gladwin County Record dated 12-05/1962 Column - 2 Page - 1

BULAH V. (HAMMERSLEY) BRUNER (20 APRIL 1953 - 29 NOV 2005)
Bulah V. Bruner, 52, of Gladwin, died Nov. 29, 2005 at home suddenly. She was born April 20, 1953 in 
Gladwin to Roy and Vesta (Roundtree) Hammersley. She lived in Gladwin County most of her life and 
was a homemaker. She married Neil Bruner in Gladwin on Jan. 11, 1969. 
Surviving her are her husband, Neil Bruner of Gladwin; four sons, Neil Daniel Bruner, Jr. of Beaverton, 
Jeff (Linda) Bruner of Shepherd, Mike (Roxann) Bruner of Gladwin, and Corey Bruner of Beaverton; 11 
grandchildren; three sisters, Bertha (Keith) Ranville of Gladwin, Virginia (Ron) Procunier of Mount Morris, 
and Dorothy (Davon) Cassiday of Oscoda; and one brother, Dale (Judy) Wallace of Gladwin. She is 
predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Larry and Eldon Wallace. 
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 2 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Mark Suever 
officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
DANIEL LEO. BRUNER ( 7 DEC 1927 – 3 MARCH 2008)
Daniel L. Bruner, 80, of Gladwin died Monday, March 3, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. He 
was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Clio the son of Albert and Edith (Easlick) Bruner.
He resided at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Daniel married 
Mabel L. Whitman April 11, 1947 in Beaverton; she died April 11, 2001. 
He worked a wide variety of jobs. He retired from driving truck for Chuck Bennett. He also worked as a 
volunteer fireman for Gladwin and for the city of Gladwin, as well as for Wolverine Camper Company 
(now Myers for Tires) and as a foreman for the American Salt Company in Midland. He loved to hunt, fish 
and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Clare. 
Daniel is survived by one son, Neil Bruner Sr. of Gladwin; three daughters, Bonnie (Dwain) Grant and 
Louise (Dave) Stachowiak, both of Beaverton, and Mary (Kip) Price of Harrison; 13 grandchildren and 25 
great-grandchildren; one brother, Delbert (Opal) Bruner; and one sister, Marian (Harley) Bourlier, both of 
Gladwin. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, David; and two sisters, Marie Long and 
Maude Dickinson. Gladwin County Record dated 03/12/2008.

MABEL LUCILLE (WHITMAN) BRUNER (21 MARCH 1931 - 11 APRIL 2001)
Mabel L. Bruner, 70, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at home. She was a lifetime resident of 
Gladwin County. Born March 21, 1931 in Gladwin, she was the daughter of Daniel and Mary Louise 
(Beaubein) Whitman. Mabel married Daniel L. Bruner, April 11, 1947 in Beaverton. She was a homemaker. 
Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Neil Sr. and wife Bulah of Gladwin; three daughters, 
Bonnie and husband Dwain Grant, Louise Wilderdyke and soul mate David Stachowiak, and Mary Bruner 
and soul mate, Joe Burrill, all of Beaverton; two brothers, Charles Whitman of Sanford, and Forrest 
Whitman of Freeland; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Duane Koontz 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to 
MidMichigan Hospice.
HARRY D. BRUNNI (? - 3 JAN 1934) 

MI CARPENTERS MATE 2ND CLASS

CHARLES HENRY BRUNNI, SR (4 OCT 1873 - 15 MARCH 1938)

SERVICES HELD FOR POPULAR GLADWIN RESIDENT THURS.

   Charles Henry Brunni died at his home in Gladwin Tuesday at the age of 64. He had been in poor 
health for about a year. Charlie as he was always known about town, was of a genial disposition and 
during the months he was confined at home was cheerful through it all and ready to give a cordial 
handshake to those who called. Mr. Brunni was born October 4, 1873, and married Rhoda Ross February 
14, 1895. Born to their union were eight children, six boys and two girls. One son and both daughters 
preceded their father in death.
   They moved to Montcalm county in 1905, where they resided until coming to Gladwin county in 1915. 
They first lived on his father's farm in Sage township and two years later moved to the Dull farm in Grout 
township, where they resided until coming to Gladwin in the spring of 1926. Mr. Brunni was a member of 
F. & A. M. and also a member of Gladwin I.O.O.F. No. 177. He served as city marshall for several years.
   Surviving him, besides his wife, are five sons, Dale of Rhodes, Charles Henry, Elmer Earl, Ralph 
Ross and Kenneth David of Gladwin; three brothers, Wilbur and Curtis of Ohio City, Ohio, Jesse Brunni 
of Gladwin; four sisters, Mrs. Loren Lake and Mrs. Clarence Koontz of Gladwin, Mrs. Gilbert Custer of 
Van West, Ohio, and Mrs. G. M. Roller of Ohio City, Ohio; and nine grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer at the Rogers Funeral Home, Thursday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1938 
Column - 7 Page - 1

HARRY D. BRUNNI (ABT. 1895 - 3 JAN 1934)

JAMES HENRY BRUNNI (1918 - 25 APRIL 1936)
 
JENNIE GENEVA BRUNNI (25 SEP 1923 - 17 APRIL 1982)

Jennie Geneva Brunni, 58, of Gladwin, died Saturday, April 17, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a 
long illness. Born in Gladwin County on Septmeber 25, 1923, she worked on the assembly line at 
Continental Motor Co in Muskegon until retiring in 1973. She was a veteran of World War II. Miss Brunni 
was a member of the American Legion 531 in Copemish and U.A.W. Local 113 in Muskegon.
   Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Jennie Keyser of Gladwin; her father, Elmer Brunni of Barryton; 3 
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brokoff and Mrs. Maxine Roberson of Gladwin and Mrs. Phyllis Sweebe of Kent, 
Wash.; and one brother, Richard Brunni of Grand Rapids. A brother, Leo Brunni, preceded her in death in 
1969. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Marilyn Dressel officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
04-21/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2 

PVT US ARMY KOREA

KENNETH DAVID BRUNNI (26 AUG 1911 - 11 SEP 1998)

Kenneth D. Brunni, 87, of Gladwin, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 at the Grand Rapids Veterans Home after 
a short illness. He was born Aug. 26, 1911 in Big Rapids. Kenneth married Alpha Folts in 1971. He was a 
veteran of World War II. He was a race horse groomer and handyman.
   Besides his wife he is survived by two stepsons, Bob and Ted Folts of Gladwin; one step-daughter, 
and Anita Ripke of Sanford; and five stepgrandchildren, Doug Folts, Linda Ulch, Correna Shukait, Lisa 
Ripke, and Lisa Govea; one nephew, Richard, and three nieces, Ruth Brokoff, Maxine Roberson, and 
Phyllis Sweebe.
   He was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma and Wanda, and five brothers, Elmer, Dale, Ralph, 
Charles, and Harry. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Gladwin Church of the 
Nazerence with Pastor John Koffman officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to 
consider memorials to any veterans home or the American Cancer Society. Gladwin County Record 
dated 09-16/1998 Column - 3 Page -  2

MARY ELIZABETH (MCGUIRE) BRUNNI (23 MARCH 1892 - 19 MARCH 1951) 

MRS. BRUNNI LOSES LIFE IN ACCIDENT

GLADWIN CO. WELFARE AGENT INSTANTLY KILLED; THREE OTHERS ARE HURT.

   Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Mary E. Brunni, 58, who was killed Monday 
in an automobile accident eight and a half miles north of Gladwin. Three others were injured in the head 
on crash that took Mrs. Brunni's life. The mishap occured near the top of a incline on the Round Lake 
Road. 
   Injured were Harold McKee, 56, of Route 3, Prudenville, who suffered a broken leg and laceratoins; 
Mrs. Nellie McKee, 54, his wife, who received facial lacerations; Dennis McGuire, 64, of Gladwin, facial 
lacerations. Mr. McKee is in the Gladwin Hospital and Mrs. McKee was released Tuesday morning. Mr. 
McGuire was not hospitalized.
   The cars were driven by Mr. McGuire, who is a brother of Mrs. Brunni, and Mr. McKee. For the past 11 
years Mrs. Brunni has been county welfare agent.
   A funeral mass was held at the Sacred Heart church this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The funeral service 
will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Fr. Michael 
Wolf officiating. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 8:30 this evening at 
the funeral home.
   Mrs. Brunni was born in Hamilton township, Clare County, on March 23, 1892, the daughter of Patrick 
and Ellen McGuire. She married Jess Brunni on April 26, 1916, in Gladwin. Mr. Brunni passed away in 
1940.
   Surviving are one son, Eldon, of Pigeon; two brothers, Dennis and James McGuire, of Clare county; 
one sister, Mrs. Hazel Alward, of Gladwin; also two grandchildren. A son, James, preceded his mother in 
death in 1936. Gladwin County Record dated 03-21/1951 Column - 2 Page - 1

O. CHARLES "CARL" CHRISTIAN BRUNNI (11 MARCH 1849 - 4 FEB 1922)

1928-02-09 P5C4
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of Carl C. Brunni, our dear father, who passed away six years ago, Feb. 4, 1922. 
parents; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Benmark and Mrs. Andrew Leroy Brown of Flint. The body was brought to 
Gladwin Tuesday and services were held at the undertaking rooms of Rogers & Neely in the afternoon at 
1 o'clock conducted by Elder George Burt of Beaverton. Burial took place in Highland cemetery.

OLIVER AUSTIN BRUNNI (15 MAY 1878 - 7 DEC 1922)

Oliver Austin Brunni was born at Vendocia, Van Wert county, Ohio, May 15, 1878, and departed this life 
Dec. 7, 1922, aged 44 years, 6 months and 22 days. Oct. 16, 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss 
Amanda L. Wright of Mercer county, Ohio. They lived in Van Wert county about one year and then they 
moved to Gladwin county, Mich., and settled at Smith Creek. Mr. Brunni case was a very unusual one, 
but it was believed that his illness and death were caused from an injury in the head, caused by a horse 
kicking him about seven years ago.
   He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amanda Brunni, his mother, Mrs. Sarah Brunni, five brothers, Chas. 
and Jesse of Gladwin, Curtis, David and Wilbur of Van Wert, Ohio, four sisters, Mrs. Glenn Roller, Mrs. 
Loren Lake and Mrs. Clarence Koontz of Gladwin, and Mrs. Gilbert Custer of Van Wert, besides a host of 
other relatives and friends. His father and one sister preceded him in death.
   Funeral services were held Dec. 10 from the Evangelical church at Smith Creek, conducted by the Rev. 
L. F. Burkey. He was laid to rest beside his father in Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record 
dated 12-14/1922 Column - 5 Page - 5

RHODA ELIZABETH (ROSS) BRUNNI (1873 - 1 APRIL 1938)

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. CHAS. BRUNNI

   Mrs. Charles Brunni died at her home here Friday at the age of 64 years. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Levi Ross, she was born in Chelby county, Illinois, in 1873.
   Services were conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Funeral Home, with 
interment at the Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-06/1938 Column - 5 Page – 1

RICHARD E. BRUNNI (4 APR 1927 - 4 SEP 2008)

Richard E. Brunni, 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sept. 4, 2008 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans 
following a long illness. He was born April 4, 1927 in Gladwin to Elmer and Jennie (Smith) Brunni. He was 
a factory worker at Dow Chemical and a horse trainer. He served in the United States Army for eight 
years. He had lived in Grand Rapids since 1981, previously residing in Franklin, Tennesee. 

Richard is survived by his sisters, Ruth Brokoff of Gladwin, Maxine (Frank) Roberson of Gladwin, and 
Phyliss (Robert) Sweebe of Decatur, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leo Brunni; and 
sisster, Geneva Brunni.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin with 
Pastor Matthew Schultz officiating. He was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial 
contributions can be made to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Gladwin County Record dated 
09-10/2008.
SAMUEL JESSE BRUNNI (28 MARCH 1887 - 27 APRIL 1940)

JESSE BRUNNI DIES SATURDAY IN ANN ARBOR

   Samuel Jesse Brunni died Saturday, April 27, at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, after several 
weeks illness. Jesse Brunni was born March 28, 1887 in Van Wert county, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Carl Brunni and came with them to Gladwin in 1907. On April 26, 1916 he was married to Mary Elizabeth 
McGuire and to them were born two children. One son James Henry preceded him in death.
   Surviving him are his wife, Mary Elizabeth, one son Eldon J., four sisters, Loretta Lake and Bertha 
Koontz of Gladwin, Myrtle Custer of Van Wert and Flossie Roller of Ohio City, Ohio; two brothers Curtis 
and Wilbur of Van Wert, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Smith Creek Church with Rev. Karl Keefer conducting the 
services. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-01/1940 Column - 3 Page - 1

WANDA MENOTA (FINCH) BRUNNI (10 MARCH 1897 - 13 JAN 1970)

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR MRS. BRUNNI

   Mrs. Wanda Brunni, 72, of Gladwin, died January 13, 1970, in the Saginaw General Hospital following 
an illness of several years. Born in Gladwin, on March 10, 1897, she had spent her life here.
   The former Wanda Finch, she was married to Harry Brunni, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 
one daughter, Ann Brunni, of Whitter, Calif.; and one son, Sgt. Russell, of Ft. Hood, Texas.
   Rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Allen will 
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-14/1970 Column - 
3 Page - 1

CHARLIE BRUSHABER (1904 - ?)

FRED H. BRUSHABER, JR (4 OCT 1906 - 18 AUG 1987)

Fred H. Brushaber, 80, of 2900 W. Youngs Rd., Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Bay Medical 
Center, Bay City, after a short illness. Born in Cheboygan Oct. 4, 1906, he had spent most of his life in 
Gladwin County and farmed. Mr. Brushaber and the former Nellie Hinkley were married Dec. 18, 1926, in 
Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Frank of Newaygo and Lavon (Bud) of Pinellas Park, Fla.; 
one daughter, Bessie Ritchie of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ida Snider of Saginaw and Mrs. Anna Colbeck 
of St. Charles; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert 
Kauffman officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-26/1987 
Column - 4 Page - 2

NELLIE M. (HINKLEY) BRUSHABER (10 NOV 1906 - 22 JAN 1997)

OPAL BRUSHABER (1908 - 1995)

WILLIAM H. BRAYTON (? - ?)

CHESTER A. BUCK (1882 - AUG 1960)

LOUISE B. "LOIS" (PUTMAN) BUCK (2 AUG 1897 - 1974)

FRANK W. BUDAI (2 APRIL 1897 - 19 JAN 1966)

SERVICES HELD FOR FRANK W. BUDAI

   Services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Frank W. Budai, 68, of Secord 
Township, who died suddenly last Wednesday at his home. Born in Yugoslavia on April 2, 1897. He 
came to Gladwin County in 1934 form Detroit. Mr. Budai was a veteran of WW I. He was employed by 
Cadillac Motor Co. for 19 years and farmed after coming to Gladwin County. On Oct. 18, 1930, he 
married the former Anna Mohr in Rochester.
   Surviving are his wife; two sons, James, of Secord Township and Robert, of Flint; one brother, 
Stephen, of Livonia; and one sister, Mrs. Julia Odor, of Florida. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/1966 Column - 6 Page - 1

JAMES W. BUDAI (26 APRIL1936  - 12 DEC 1996) Check if Vet?

MARGARET BUECHNER (1922 - JUNE 1999)

WERNER BUECHNER (1918 - 2001)

DENNIS L. BUFFORD, SR (1913 - JAN 1990)

CHARLES R. BURGESS (1887 - 1936) 

MI PFC 126 INF 32 DIV CO B RED ARROW DIV. WWI

RANSOM W. BURGESS (13 SEP 1893 - 6 FEB 1964)

BRIEF ILLNESS TAKES R. W. BURGESS

   Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church for Ransom W. 
Burgess, 70, who died Thursday at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a short illness. The 
Rev. Aaron D. Hyde officiated and burial was in Highland Mausoleum, Gladwin.
   Born in Moores Junction, Arenac County, on Sept. 13, 1893, he was married to the former Ellen Ogg 
in Beaverton in 1926. A veteran of World War 1, he had operated a grocery store and meat market in 
Beaverton many years until his retirement. Prior to that he was employed in Gladwin markets. A 
Beaverton resident for 50 years, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Beaverton Presbyterian Church, 
Beaverton American Legion Post and the Farm Bureau.
   Survivors include his wife, Ellen; two sons, James, of Beaverton, and Kenneth, of Midland; and one 
daughter, Mrs. Nelson Davis, of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Leo Paquet, of Mackinaw City; and six 
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1964 Column - 6 Page - 1

JAMES RUSSELL BURKE (22 APRIL 1895 - 26 JAN 1946)

RUSSELL BURKE DIES SUDDENLY

   James Russell Bourke, 50, died at the Saginaw General Hospital, on Saturday, January 26, after a 
short illness. Funeral services were held on Monday at 10 a.m., from the Sacred Heart church in Gladwin. 
Burial took place in the Highland cemetery. Rev. Fr. Eugene Forbes, nephew of Mr. Bourke, of Ottawa 
University, Rev. Fr. Albert Baumann, and Rev. Fr. K. E. McGinn officiated. The Rev. Fr. Norbert Forbes, 
another nephew, acted as Master of Ceremonies. 
   Mr. Bourke was born in Gladwin township, on April 22, 1895, and has lived in the county nearly all of 
his life. HE was a veteran of World War I, and at the time of his death was employed by the Michigan 
State Highway Department. On August 3, 1920, he was married to Miss Marie Kane, in Gladwin. The first 
ten years of their married life were spent in Saginaw, after which they returned to Gladwin county.
   Surviving are his wife; four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Sullivan, and Mrs. Eugene Forbes, of Saginaw, Mrs. 
Guy Seymour, of Ypsilanti, and Mrs. John Patterson, of Sebewaing; and one brother, Justin Bourke, of 
Miami, Florida. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1946 Column - 5 Page - 1

SFC 23 SANITARY SQ MD WWI

MARIE C. (KANE) BURKE (1896 - 1979)

ROBERT BURKETT (31 MARCH 1913 - 24 AUG 1926)

GWENIEVERE I. BURKHART (1918 - DEC 1993)

ORVAL D. BURKHART (1915 – 10 DEC 1998)

WILLIAM R. "BILL" BURKHART (17 FEB 1941 - 17 DEC 2003)
William “Bill” R. Burkhart, 62, of Gladwin, passed away Dec. 17, 2003 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home 
after a long illness. He was born Feb. 17, 1941 to Orval and Gwen (Robe)Burkhart in Cadillac, Michigan. 
Bill graduated from Central Michigan University in 1963 with a Bachelors degree in Business 
Administration, and became owner and operator of Burkhart Insurance Company in 1967. 
He retired in 1996 after 29 years.He was a Gladwin County resident for most of his life and a member of 
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gladwin School Board, charter member of Gladwin Lions Club, Member of 
the Nine Point Hunt Club of Gladwin, and Gladwin Rotary. He married Margaret (Saulsbury) Burkhart on 
Aug. 26, 1961 in Gladwin. He is survived by his wife; son, William (Kelly) Burkhart of Myrtle Beach, South 
Carolina; Daughters, Stefanie (Mark) Bayer of Grand Rapids and Stacy (Todd) Woodbury of Gladwin; 
grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Burkhart of Myrtle Beach, Ryan and Austin Bayer of Grand Rapids, and 
Sam, Jay and Cal Woodbury of Gladwin; niece, Nicole Vallance of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nephew, 
Justin Burkhart of Frisco, Colorado; and brothers John (Denise) Burkhart of Monument, Colorado, 
Thomas (Sherry) Burkhart of Saginaw and Bruce Burkhart of Gladwin. He was predeceased by his 
parents. 
Funeral services were held Dec. 20, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Mary Jo Schuetz officiating. 
The burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. 
Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mid-Michigan Hospice, or Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. More on page 11a
JEROME BURLEY (1883 - 17 MAY 1909)

Jerome Burley was found dead sitting in his chair Monday at 5 p.m. at the home of Edgar Edick where 
he has made his home for several years. Deceased was an old soldier, unmarried, and was thought to be 
about 77 years old. He was a pioneer resident of Gladwin township, and had been blind and nearly 
helpless a long time. The remains were brought to Hanna & Bradley's undertaking rooms Tuesday 
afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church today at 2 p.m. in charge of the G.A.R. 
post with sermon by Rev. H. J. Nicholls. Remains were interred in the soldiers' plot in Highland cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1909 Column - 5 Page - 4

PVT F 27 MI INF CIVIL WAR

CHARLES L. BURNS (28 OCT 1911 - 26 APRIL 1997)

NEVA C. BURNS (1918 - ?)

BARBARA BURNSIDE (1855 - 1934)

JAMES B. BURT (20 AUG 1832 - 14 JAN 1915)

PASSES AWAY AT RIPE AGE AT SAGINAW --- BROUGHT TO GLADWIN FOR BURIAL

James B. Burt died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Keyser, in Saginaw, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. of 
paralysis, having been an invalid for many years. He was from the state of New York, was born August 
20, 1832, and was aged 82 years, four months and 25 days. He was a resident of Gladwin 13 years, 
coming here from Chesaning. In August he went to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Keyser in Saginaw. The 
body was brought to Gladwin Friday and taken to the home of his son, Louis Burt, where services were 
held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. John W. Hayward. Interment in Highland 
cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one son, Louis Burt, and two daughters Mrs. Frank Keyser of 
Saginaw and Mrs. Lewis Birdsall of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-21/1915 Column - 4 Page - 
5
 
(QUESTIONABABLE IF SERVED) CIVIL WAR?

LORA BURTON (17 AUG 1900 - 18 APRIL 1975)

IDA A. (HOFFMAN) BUSCHLEN (2 MARCH 1880 - 14 SEP 1972)

Mrs. Ida Buschlen, 92, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Freir Care Home. Born in Germany on 
March 2, 1880, she had lived in Gladwin County since 1907. She was married to Peter Buschlen in Huron  
County on June 12, 1907. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1956.
   Mrs. Buschlen was a life-time member of the former Riley Evangelical Church. Surviving are one son, 
William of Gladwin; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. One son, Edward, also preceded her 
in death in July 1932. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Gerald Palmer officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-14/1972 
Column - 6 Page - 2

ELIZA BUSH (ABT. 1846 - 25 NOV 1924)

Eliza Bush, wife of Alva Bush, aged 78 years, died Nov. 25, 1924, at her home west of the river. Funeral 
services were held at the undertaking rooms Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer. Burial 
in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-11/1924 Column - 4 Page - 4 

JOHN L. BUSH (5 MAY 1922 - 14 JAN 1984) 

John L. Bush, 61, of Detroit, died Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Allen Park Convalescent Home following a 
long illness. Born in Butman Township on May 5, 1922, he graduated from Gladwin High School and 
attended Central Michigan University. He was a clerk for Wayne County Records Dept. for 30 years and a 
veteran of World War II where he received 4 bronze stars.
   Surviving are 2 brothers, Henry of Euclid, Ohio and Bill of St. George, Utah; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Ann 
Summers and Mrs. Olga Endert of Gladwin and Mrs. Lydia Lewis of Detroit. Rites were held today, 
Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. William Winter officiated 
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2

PVT US ARMY WWII 


(Midland Daily News, Jan 17, 1984)

John L. Bush, 61, of Detroit died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1984, at the Allen Park Convalescent Home 
following a long illness.

He was born May 5, 1922, in Butman Township, Gladwin County.  He was a veteran of World War II, 
earning four bronze stars. He was retired from the Wayne County Records Department in Detroit 
following 30 years of service.

He leaves his brothers, Henry Busch of Euclid, Ohio, and Bill Busch of St. George, Utah; sisters, Mrs. 
Ann Summers and Mrs. Olga Endert, both of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lydia Lewis of Detroit.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hall Funeral Home’s Gladwin Chapel with the Rev. William 
Winter officiating. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 
to 11 a. m Wednesday.


THEODORE R. BUSH (1913 - 14 NOV 1944)

SOLDIER BURIAL IS SUNDAY

   Reburial services for Pfc. Theodore Bush will be held at the Zion Lutheran church at Oberlin, Sunday, 
June 12, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Highland cemetery. Pfc. Bush was the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Leo Bush and was killed in action in Germany on November 14, 1944, at the age of 31 years. 

MI PFC 12 INF 4 DIV WWII
 
CHESTER L. BUSHONG (15 JAN 1949 - 6 JUNE 1976)

Chester L. Bushong, 27, of Midland, died Sunday, June 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Born in 
Gladwin on January 15, 1949, he worked in Midland as a carpenter the past year, and was a veteran of 
the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Berryhill Post 165 of Midland, and of the 
Eagles Club of All-Bright Shores.
   He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1967, and was married to the former Sherry Dapprich in 
Sanford on March 1, 1969. Surviving are his wife, Sherry; three children, Brian, Michelle and Kevin, all at 
home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bushong of Gladwin; two brothers, Robert of Butte, Montana and 
Tom of Midland; and three sisters, Mrs. Ken (Betty) Clark, Mrs. Jack (Mary Ellen) Sherlock and Debra 
Bushong, all of Gladwin.
   Services are to be held today, Wednesday, at the Mathew's Funeral Home in Gladwin at 2 p.m. with 
the Rev. Carl Lindberg officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-09/1976 Column - 4 Page - 2 

AMN US AIR FORCE VIETNAM 
 
GROVER CLIFFORD BUSHONG (16 OCT 1917 – 6 FEB 1983)

(Midland Daily News, Feb. 8, 1983)

Grover C. Bushong, 65, 1890 West M-61, Gladwin, died Sunday in Gladwin Area Hospital.
He was born Oct. 16, 1917, in Gladwin County and attended Gladwin schools. He married Nellie Hilliard 
June 11, 1939, in Gladwin. He lived for several years in Montana, returning to Gladwin in 1966.  He had 
worked as a journeynan pipefitter in construction and retired in 1974.

He leaves his wife; sons, Robert Bushong and Grover P. Bushong, both of Butte, Mont.; daughters Betty 
Clark and Mrs. Jack (Mary Ellen) Sherlock, both of Gladwin, and Mrs. William (Debbie) Platt of Midland; 
20 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, John Bushong of Hart and Robert Bushong of 
Gladwin; and sister, Mary Thorington of
Gladwin. A son, Chester Bushong, died in June 1976.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, the Rev. Carl Lindberg 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

JOHN LINDSAY BUSHONG (23 JAN 1894 - 27 APRIL 1948)

Services Friday for John Bushong

   John Lindsay Bushong, 54, passed away at his home in Grout township Tuesday afternoon, April 27. 
He had been in poor health for some time. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
at the Gladwin Methodist church, with the Rev. John Scott officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery, 
under the auspices of the Gladwin Chapter Veterans of Foreign Wars.
   Mr. Bushong, a resident of Gladwin county for the past 33 years, was born in Putman county, Ohio on 
January 23, 1894. On November 8, 1924 he married Miss Beulah Switzer, in Beaverton. Surviving besided 
his wife, Beulah, are four daughters, Mrs. James Sanford of Saginaw, Mrs. Winnifred MAXWELL of 
Freeland and Iris Dawn and Viola Jane, at home; one brother, Charles E. Bushong, of Pontiac; two 
sisters, Mrs. Bessie Richard of Detroit and Mrs. Nellie Druley of Winegars. Gladwin County Record dated 
04-28/1948 Column - 3 Page - 1 

MI 1 SGT 337 INF 85 DIV WWI

NELLIE M. (HILLIARD) BUSHONG (7 JAN 1920 – 19 SEP 2010)

NELLIE M. BUSHONG

Nellie M. Bushong, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Spet. 19, 2010. She was born on Jan. 7, 
1920, in Bremen, Ohio, to Chester and Mary Hilliard.

Nellie was raised in Sweetgrass, Montana, moving to Gladwin, Michigan during the Oil boom, where she 
met and married Grover Bushong. They had six children, and she was a wonderful wife and mother. She 
worked at Gladwin Manufacturing for several years. Nellie then went to Ashcraft's and worked in the 
bakery for 10 years. After she retired, she worked as a demo person at Ashcraft's.

Besides spending time with her family and friends,. Nellie's passion was baking cookies by the dozens, 
which she enjoyed greatly giving away to many people, including total strangers.

She is survived by her daughters; Betty (Joe) Coats, Mary Ellen (Jack) Sherlock, and Debbie (Bill) Platt, 
all of Gladwin; 20 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a brother: 
Ray Hilliard of Arizona; several nieces and nephews; a very special niece: Linda Canham of Washington; 
brother and sister-in-law: Pat and Jim Bushong of Gladwin; and many, many friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Grover; parents; 3 sons: Chet, Tom and Robert "Bobcat"; 2 
sisters; and 2 brothers.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 
10 a.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeal Home in Gladwin. She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in 
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09/22/2010.

FRANCES G. BRYAN (26 OCT 1933 - 19 JUNE 1996)

ENOCH BUZZELL (1872 - 9 MAY 1945)

HOLD SERVICES FOR GROUT PIONEER

   Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, for Enoch Buzzell, of Grout 
township, The Rev. Jewell offficiated at the services, and burial took place at Highland cemetery. Mr. 
Buzzell who died May 9, had been a resident of Gladwin county for 65 years. born in 1862, he farmed in 
this area most of his life, and was a resident of Grout township at the time of his death. He married Katie 
Campbell, April 2, 1898, in Gladwin.
   He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, Freeman and Loren, both of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Viola 
Dennings of Clare county; a brother, Frank Buzzell, of Canada, and 21 grandchildren. Three other children, 
Hugh, Florence and Stella Mae died previous to their father's death. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-16/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1

FLORENCE A. BUZZELL (2 JAN 1906 - 9 NOV 1925)

Florence Buzzell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Buzzell, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, at the home 
of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Detmer at Prudenville, While dressing in the morning, a blood vessel bursted in her 
head and she never regained consciousness. She was born Jan. 2, 1906 in Grout township, and was 
aged 19 years, 10 months and seven days. She had spent all her life at home except part of the past 
summer when she has been at Prudenville. She was a girl of energy, always doing her part willingly, and 
found delight in doing for others as she would be done by.
   She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Buzzell, three brothers, Hugh, Freeman and Loren 
and one sister, Viola, her grandfather, Alfred Buzzell, and many other relatives. Funeral services were 
held at West Grout Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer, Wednesdya 
afternoon at two o'clock. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1925 Column - 
5 Page - 5

HUGH EARL BUZZELL (31 DEC 1898 - 19 FEB 1943)

HUGH BUZZEL DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

   Funeral services were held Monday at the Rogers Funeral Home for Hugh Buzzel, 44, who died Friday 
night at Mercy Hospital in Bay City, after a short illness of four days. Mr. Buzzel was born December 31, 
1898 in Grout township where he has since resided. In December of 1928 he married Alma M. Reinhardt 
and to them were born 11 children, three having preceded their father in death.
   Mr. Buzzel having been an active member in the community was treasurer of Grout township for two 
years, justice of peace for one year; he was also treasurer of the school district for five years, and 
trustee on the school board of the Gladwin Rural Agricultural School district for three years.
   Surviving besides his wife are eight children - Nora Irene, Ruby Mae, James Alfred, Susie Evelyn, 
Florence Addie, Fred Lewis, Francis Henry and Alice Rose; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Buzzel; two 
brothers, Freeman and Loren, all of Grout, one sister, Mrs. Clayton Dennings of Clare county and a host 
of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev. Ralph Milks of the Free Methodist 
Church officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1943 
Column - 6 Page - 1

KATTIE MAY (CAMPBELL) BUZZELL (1 JAN 1877 - 16 NOV 1953)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. BUZZELL

   Mrs. Kattie Mae Buzzell, 76, passed away on Monday, November 16, after 10 days illness. Funeral 
services will be held on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the West Grout Free Methodist church. 
The Rev. Dale Woods will officiate and burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Friends may call at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Viola Dennings, until noon on Thursday, when Mrs. Buzzell will be taken to 
the church. Kattie Mae Campbell was born in Ontario, Canada, on January 1, 1877. She came to Gladwin 
58 years ago and was married here to Enoch Buzzell on April 3, 1898, Mr. Buzzell died in 1945.
   Surviving are two sons, Loren Buzzell and Freeman Buzzell, Grout township; one daughter, Mrs. Viola 
Dennings, Gladwin; one brother, John Campbell, Kalkaska; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Shearer, Mrs. Clara 
McGilvery, both of Gladwin; 23 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. One son, Hugh, and two 
daughters, Florence and Stella, preceded their mother in death. Her nephews will act as pallbearers. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-18/1953 Column - 6 Page - 1
 
C'S

DAVID E. CADY (03 JUN 1910 - 1987)

David E. Cady, 77, of 5008 Russell St., Midland, died Thursday in the Midland Hospital Center.  Born in 
Gladwin June 3, 1910, he attended Gladwin County Normal and taught school here.  Mr. Cady owned a 
gas station in Gladwin and then was a superintendent of the pipefitters for Dow Corning Corp. until 
retiring in 1968.  He was member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge and a world traveler.

Mr. Cady and the former Grace Ritchie were married June 12, 1939, in Fargo, N.D.  She preceded him in 
death July 14, 1983.  Surviving are 2 daughters, Catherine Scott of Belmont and Vernice Swope of 
Chicago, Ill.; one brother Melvin of Gladwin; 4 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren.  He was 
preceded in death by 2 sisters.

Rites were held Monday at 11am from the Midland United Methodist Church.  The Rev. Ira Bush 
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.  Memorials may be made to the Michigan Lung 
Association.  Arrangements were in charge of the Ware-Smith–Woolever Funeral Home.


HELEN ETHEL (KANE) CALHOUN (1892 - 2 FEB 1922)

JOSEPH CAMACHE (15 OCT 1846 - 17 NOV 1903)

ALICE (STREVEL) CAMERON (22 FEB 1864 - 10 AUG 1934)

MRS. ALEX CAMERON DIES AT GROUT HOME

   Mrs. Alex Cameron died at her home in Grout township Friday, August 10, after an illness of eleven 
days. Alice Strevel was born February 22, 1864, in St. Clair county and was married November 25, 1883 
to Alexander Cameron. To this union were born 14 children, all living, except one son, John, who 
preceded her in death in January, 1909. In September, 1901 they moved to Gladwin county and settled 
on a farm in Grout township, where they cleared a farm of 160 acres from the virgin timber.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Sacred Heart church with a Requiem High Mass. 
Rev. Fr. Baumann officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Left to mourn are her husband and 13 
children; Mrs. Agnes Raymond, Chicago; Mrs. Alice Flynn, Flint; Archie, Angus, George, Leo, Edmund, 
Alex, Jr., Floyd and William, Gladwin; Thomas, Yale; Joseph and Dan at home; three brothers: Charles 
Strevel, Yale; Wm. Strevel, Duluth, Minn.; and George Strevel, Duluth, Minn.; 46 grandchildren, 10 great 
grandchildren.
   Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Burlingame, Flint; Charles 
Strevel, John Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Strevel, Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Cameron, Yale; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. 
Cameron and son, Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and daughter, Irene, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Raymond and Gilbert Raymond, Detroit. Gladwin County Record dated 08-16/1934 Column - 4 Page - 1

ALEX CAMERON, SR (1 JULY 1862 - 13 MAY 1939)

ALEX CAMERON DIES MAY 13TH IN GROUT

   Alex Cameron died at his home in Grout township Saturday, May 13, after a short illness. Mr. 
Cameron was born in St. Clair county, July 1, 1862. He was married to Alice Strevel and to them were 
born 14 children. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron moved to Gladwin county in 1901 and settled on a farm in Grout 
township.
   Surviving him are nine sons and one daughter of Gladwin, two brothers and three sisters at Emmett, 
Michigan. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at Sacred Heart Church with Father Kirchoff 
officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-24/1939 Column - 3 
Page - 7

ALEX "DOC" CAMERON, JR (28 FEB 1897 - 26 AUG 1972)

Alex (Doc) Cameron, 75, well known Grout Township farmer, died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 26, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in St. Clair County on Feb. 28, 1897, he came to Gladwin County 70 years 
ago. Mr. Cameron and the former Vera T. Tenwalde, were married on Nov. 19, 1924, in Gladwin. She 
preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 1955.
   Survivors include five sons, Ken of Coleman, Duane and Paul of Gladwin, Larry of Standish and Tom 
of Durand; eight daughters, Mrs. Lucille Plude and Mrs. Helen Ballard of Gladwin, Mrs. Agnes Oard, Mrs. 
Marcele Lang and Mrs. Susie Lang of Beaverton, Mrs. Jean Hickerson of Gaylord, Mrs. Patricia Haring of 
Clare and Mrs. Kathy McLincha of Bentley; one sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn of Gladwin; one brother, Daniel of 
Gladwin; 45 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
   Rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Edward 
Trombley and the Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A 
rosary was said Monday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/1972 
Column - 4 Page - 2

ARCHIE CAMERON (24 JULY 1886 - 27 NOV 1934)

Archie Cameron was born in St. Clair county, Michigan, July 24, 1886, and moved to Gladwin county with 
his parents in September, 1901. In 1908 he was united in marriage to Lena Beaubein. To this union was 
born one daughter, Mrs. Dennis Brubaker. Deceased was living on the farm on the Beaverton road that 
he and his wife cleared from wildland at the time of his death.
   Left to mourn are his wife and one daughter, four grandchildren, his father, two sisters, 10 brothers, 
his mother; One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 9 o'clock 
from the Sacred Heart church with Fr. Baumann officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 12-05/1934 Column - 7 Page - 5

CHARLES ANGUS CAMERON (13 JULY 1918 - 4 APRIL 1992)

DANIEL CAMERON (27 SEP 1905 - 1 JUNE 1982)

Daniel Cameron, 76, of 130 Maple St., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, June 1, at his home. Born in 
Gladwin on September 27, 1905, he had left the area, but moved back to Gladwin in 1966 from Howell. 
Mr. Cameron was employed by Michigan Department of Civil Service as a kitchen helper at the Michigan 
Sanitarium in Howell. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1825 in Gaylord.
   Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn of Gladwin; and several nieces and nephews. Services were 
held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Deacon Stanley Belanger officiated 
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-09/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

DONALD J. CAMERON (27 SEP 1923 - 16 APRIL 1945)

LOSES LIFE IN GERMANY

DONALD J. CAMERON T/5G

   Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cameron have received word that their son, Donald J. Cameron T/5G, was killed in 
Germany on April 16th. Donald was born in Gladwin September 27, 1923 and entered service February 27, 
1943. He received his training at Miami, Fla., and Omaha, Neb., going overseas in September of 1943. 
He spent 15 months with the air corps and was later transferred to the infantry in January, 1945. 
   Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, Francis in France, and James; six sisters, Rosalie of 
Bay City; Dorothy, Florence, Rita, Alice and Barbara at home. Gladwin County Record dated 05-09/1945 
Column - 6 Page - 1

SERVICES FRIDAY

T/5 DONALD J. CAMERON

   Funeral services for T/5 G. Donald J. Cameron will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Sacred 
Heart church, with the Fr. K. E. McGinn officiating. Burial will be in the Highland cemetery, under the 
auspices of the Gladwin Chapter Veterans of Foreign Wars. A Rosary wil be read at the Hall Funeral 
Home on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. 
   T/5 Cameron was born in Gladwin on September 27, 1923, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cameron 
and attended the Gladwin schools. He entered military service on February 27, 1943, receiving his basic 
training at Miami, Florida, and Fort Crook, Omaha, Nebraska. Don, was stationed with the 8th Air Force in 
England from October, 1943, until January, 1945, when he was transferred to the infantry. He was killed in 
action on April 16, 1945, in Germany, and buried in a military cemetery in Holland.
   Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Francis and James, of Gladwin; six sisters, Mrs. Alfred 
Belanger of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Walter Nehil of Midland, Mrs. Eugene Shultz of Gladwin and Alice and 
Barbara at home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1948 Column - 7 Page - 1

TEC 5 EUROPEAN AREA WWII

EDMUND CAMERON (3 FEB 1895 - 26 JULY 1956)

GROUT FARMER'S SERVICES HELD

   Edmund Cameron, 61, a resident of Gladwin County for 55 years passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, 
Flint, July 26. Mr. Cameron was born in St. Clair County Feb. 8, 1895, and has spent most of his life in 
Grout township as a farmer. Surviving are seven brothers, Angus, George, Leo, Alex and William, all of 
Gladwin Floyd of Davison and Daniel of Howell; and one sister Mrs. Alice Flynn of Flint. Four brothers, 
Archie, Joseph, John and Thomas, and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Raymond, are deceased.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. George 
Artman officiating. Rosary was held Sunday night. Burial was in Highland cemtery with the nephews as 
pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 08-01/1956 Column - 5 Page - 1

FLOYD V. CAMERON (28 MARCH 1899 - 19 NOV 1965)

FLOYD CAMERON DIES SUDDENLY

   Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 22, at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Floyd 
Cameron, 66, who died suddenly Friday. The Rev. Fr. George Artman officiated and burial was in 
Highland Cemetery. Mr Cameron died following a heart attack at his Wiggins Lake home. He was a retired 
AC Sparkplug and Wolohan Company employee. Born March 28, 1889, in St. Clair County, Mr. Cameron 
came to Gladwin County with his parents 64 years ago. On Aug. 5, 1919, he married the former Miss 
Regina Tenwalde in Gladwin.
   Survivors besides his wife are two sons, Francis and James, of Flint; six daughters, Rosalie Bellenger 
of Utica, Dorothy Nehil of Midland, Florence Schultz of Gladwin, Rita Marsh of Auburn,  Alice Corcoran 
of Mt. Morris, and Barbara Newman of Flint; four brothers, Angus, George, Daniel and Alex, all of 
Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn, of Flint; and 34 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-24/1965 Column - 7 Page - 1

GEORGE CAMERON (12 NOV 1891 - 10 APRIL 1966)

RITES HELD FOR GEORGE CAMERON

   George Cameron, 74, of Sage Township, died Sunday in Veterans' Hospital, Ann Arbor, after an illnes 
of two months. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Father George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Cameron was born on Nov. 12, 
1891, in St. Clair County, and came to Gladwin County 65 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I 
and a retired farmer. He married Vorance Anderson on Sept. 15, 1918, in Detroit.
   Mr. Cameron is survived by his wife; four sons, Dewey, of Flint, Lloyd, of Clio, Jack and Dean, of 
Gladwin; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Fox, of Gladwin, Mrs. Opal Thomson, of Clare, Mrs. Irene Palmer, 
of Midland, and Mrs. Joan Husak, Of Lansing; three brothers, Angus, Alex and Daniel, of Gladwin; one 
sister, Mrs. Alice Flynn, of Flint; 24 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-13/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1 

MI PFC BTRY F 40 FLD ARTY WWI 

JOHN CAMERON (1890 – 5 JAN 1901)

LEO CLARENCE CAMERON (1892 – 23 FEB 1963)

LEONARD GEORGE CAMERON (17 JULY 1921 – 6 OCT 1935)

LEONARD GEORGE CAMERON DIES AT HOSPITAL SUNDAY

   Funeral services were held this morning, October 9, at the Church of Sacred Heart for Leonard George 
Cameron, conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Born in Buckeye 
township July 17, 1921, he died at Mercy hospital, Bay City, Sunday at 6:15 p.m., October 6, of an 
abscess on the brain.
   He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cameron, three brothers and five sisters, Francis, 
Donald, James, Rosalie, Dorothy, Florence, Rita and Alice, his grandparents, Alex Cameron and Mr. and 
Mrs. Anthony Tenwalde. Gladwin County Record dated 10-09/1935 Column - 5 Page - 1

MARILYN JANE CAMERON (1943 – 20 JUNE 1943)

MILDRED ARLENA CAMERON (1925 – 26 JAN 1925)

RICHARD LOUIS CAMERON (16 JUNE 1936 - 9 JUNE 1968) 

RICHARD CAMERON DIES SUDDENLY

   Richard L. Cameron, 31, of Grout Township, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning of a heart 
attack. Born in Gladwin on June 16, 1936, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed 
by Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. Mr. Cameron was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was in 
the service in 1961 and 1962.
   Surviving are his father, Alex, of Grout Township; five brothers, Ken of Coleman, Duane and Paul of 
Gladwin, Larry of Standish and Tom in Durand; seven sisters, Mrs. Agnes Oard of Beaverton, Mrs. Helen 
Ballard, Gladwin, Mrs. Jean Hickerson, Gaylord, Mrs. Patricia Haring of Clare, Mrs. Kathy McLincha of 
Bentley and Marcele and Susie at home.
   Services were held today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father 
George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home. {June 12, 1968} Gladwin County Record dated 06-12/1968 Column - 6 Page - 1

RICHARD CAMERON DIES SUDDENLY (16 JUNE 1936 - 10 JUNE 1968)

   Richard L. Cameron, 31, of Grout Township, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning of a heart 
attack. Born in Gladwin on June 16, 1936, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. He was employed 
by Dow Chemical Co. in Midland. Mr. Cameron was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was in 
the service in 1961 and 1962.
   Surviving are his father, Alex, of Grout Township; five brothers, Ken of Coleman, Duane and Paul of 
Gladwin, Larry of Standish and Tom in Durand; eight sisters, Mrs. Lucille Plude, Mrs. Agnes Oard of 
Beaverton, Mrs. Helen Ballard, Gladwin, Mrs. Jean Hickerson, Gaylord, Mrs. Patricia Haring of Clare, Mrs. 
Kathy McLincha of Bentley and Marcele and Susie at home. 
   Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father 
George Artman officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-19/1968 Column - 3 Page - 2

MI SP 4 740 TRANS CO TC

ROBERT WAYNE CAMERON (APRIL 1935 - 15 SEP 1935)

THOMAS CAMERON (1904 - 19__)

VERA T. (TENWALDE) CAMERON (29 SEP 1904 - 28 FEB 1955)

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR MRS. CAMERON

   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mrs. Vera 
Theresa Cameron, 51, who passed away Monday; February 28, after a two week's illness. The Rev. Fr. 
George Artman will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Rosary will be at the Hall Funeral 
Home at 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Vera T. Tenwalde was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1904, and 
married Alex Cameron at Gladwin Nov. 19, 1924.
   Besides her husband, Alex, she is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Lucille Plude, Mrs. Helen Ballard 
and Mrs. Jean Hickerson of Gladwin, Agnes, Patricia, Kathleen, Marcele and Susan at home; six sons, 
Kenneth of Clare, Richard, Duane, Paul, Lawrence and Thomas at home; three sisters, Mrs. Regina 
Cameron of Davison, Mrs. Margaret Honigfort of Petowa, Ohio and MRs. Mary Korte of Columbus, 
Ohio; also five grandchildren. Two daughters and one son preceded her in death. The pallbearers will be 
Melvin Cady, Elwood Gedney, Lester Ballard, Ray Flynn, Jack Caffrey and Mortimer Shea, Jr. Gladwin 
County Record dated 03-02/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1

WILLIAM M. CAMERON (29 MARCH 1901 - 2 DEC 1961)

WILLIAM CAMERON DIES SUDDENLY

   William M. Campbell, 60, of Grout Township, died suddenly Saturday of a heart attack. Born in St. 
Clair County on March 29, 1901, he came to Gladwin County as a young boy. Surviving him are three 
daughters, Mrs. Hugh Rose, of Flint, Mrs. Robert Trumble Jr., and Mrs. Art Bender, of Beaverton; two 
sons, William, of Mt. Morris, and Ron, of Gladwin; six brothers, Angus, George, Leo and Alex, of 
Gladwin, Dan, of Howell, and Floyd, of Davison; a sister, Mrs. Leo Flynn, of Flint; and 20 grandchildren. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home and burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-06/1961 Column - 5 Page - 1

CLAIRE E. CAMPBELL (18 OCT 1916 - 18 OCT 1975)

Clair E. Campbell, 60, 5648 Parker Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Midland Hospital. He had 
been in failing health for the past year. Born in Grout Township on October 18, 1916, he was the son of 
Roy and Mabel Roberts Campbell and attended Gladwin County schools. He was a farmer in Grout 
Township all his life and was well-known as a custom farmer for other farmers.
   Mr. Campbell and the former Gertrude Fackler were married in Gladwin on June 25, 1939. He was a 
charter member of the McClure Wesleyan Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife Gertrude; 2 sons, Luren 
of Breckenridge, and Robert of Ashley; 4 brothers, Earl of Flint, Grover of Fort Myers, Fla., Gerald of 
Naples, Fla., and Alvin of London, England; 3 sisters, Mrs. Valda Shelar and Mrs. Nina Reppert both of 
Spring Arbor, and Mrs. Warren (Donna) Pike of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and 8 grandchildren.
   Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Avery officiating. 
Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-22/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

DENISE MARLENE CAMPBELL (1964 - JULY 1964)

ELIZABETH "ELIZA" (MOORE) CAMPBELL (12 OCT 1863 - 29 DEC 1940)

ERNEST R. CAMPBELL (11 AUG 1894 - 5 NOV 1949)

Ernest R. Campbell, 55, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Clara McGilvery in Arthur township 
on Saturday, November 5. Mr. Campbell was born in Woodstock, Canada, on August 11, 1894, and had 
been in ill health all of his life. He was not married.
   Surviving are one brother, John Campbell, of Kalkaska; and three sisters, Mrs. Clara McGilvery, of 
Arthur township, Mrs. Kate Buzzel and Mrs. Susie Shearer, both of Gladwin. Funeral services were held 
on Monday afternoon from the Hall Funearl Home with the Rev. S. R. Wurtz, of the Evangelical United 
Brethren church, officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-09/1949 
Column - 2 Page - 1

ESTHER CAMPBELL (1915 - 1922)

GERTRUDE (FACKLER) CAMPBELL (? - ?)

LUELLA GRACE CAMPBELL (1892 – 23 MARCH 1969)

MARGARET MAUDE (LUCAS) CAMPBELL (13 SEP 1880 - 1 APRIL 1944)

MRS. CAMPBELL DIES HERE FRIDAY

   Funeral services were held for Mrs. Maude M. Campbell, 63, at the Hall Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. and 
at 2:00 at the West Grout Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Floyd Drake officiated and 
burial was in Highland cemetery. Maude M. Lucas was born in Lapeer county, September 13, 1880. As a 
child she moved with her parents to Gladwin county. She was married to Robert T. Campbell on January 
8, 1902. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1939. Mrs. Campbell died at the Gladwin Hospital on 
Marcch 31.
   Surviving are five children, Mrs. Clara Rockey, of Clare county; Mrs. Dora Ogg, of Grout; William in 
service overseas; Mary and Helen; three sisters, Mrs Catherine Carpenter, of Flint; Mrs. Marie Gokee, of 
Detroit, and Mrs. Hazel Wysong, of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers, Alex and Frank of Detroit, and 
Albert, of Luther. Gladwin County Record dated 04-05/1944 Column - 3 Page - 1

MARION ESTHER CAMPBELL (10 OCT 1915 - 11 MAY 1922)

Marion Esther Campbel was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Arthur township, Clare county, Michigan. In July 1921, 
she went with her parents to Hillman, where after an illness of a few hours she departed this life May 11, 
1922. At the time of her death she was 6 years, 7 months and 1 day old. While living in Clare county she 
attended the West Grout Free Methodist Sunday school. ONe and one-half years of her life were spent in 
Detroit.
   Marion Esther was a very bright scholar at school, only attending 1 1/2 terms, but was advanced to 
the third grade. Her loving smiles will be missed by everyone who knew her, as will also her loving words 
and kind deeds. She leaves to mourn her loss father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, two 
brothers, James and Floyd, and a host of friends.
   She was brought back to Gladwin county for burial. A short service was conducted at the home fo her 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines, and the sermon was preached at the West Grout F. M. church 
to a large congregation by Reb. W. J. Cross. Burial was in Highland cemetery amid a profusion of floral 
offerings as tokens of regard.
   "She thought our good night kiss was given, And (?) a lily her life did close; Angels uncurtained that 
repose, An the next waking dawned in heaven." Gladwin County Record dated 05-18/1922 Column - 4 
Page - 5

MARJORIE LUCILLE CAMPBELL (29 NOV 1971 - 29 NOV 1971)

INFANT CAMPBELL

   Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, for 
Marjorie Lucille Campbell, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Ashley. The Rev. Ronald 
Rowe, of St. Louis, officiated. Marjorie and her twin sister, Dawn Michelle, were born Monday, Nov. 29, 
at 6:35 and 6:40 a.m. she died at 4 p.m. in the Carson City Hospital. 
   She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Deanna and Dawn; one brother, Dennis, all at home; her 
grandparents the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Denniston, of Ashley and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, of 
Gladwin County Record dated 12-08/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2 

MARY LEATRICE CAMPBELL (1911 - JULY 1982)  

MILDRED (MCILVENNA) CAMPBELL (8 OCT 1899 - 13 OCT 1987)

Mildred Campbell, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac. She was born Oct. 
8, 1899, in a lumber camp in Gladwin County to James and Mabel McIlvenna. She graduated from Albion 
College in 1921 and worked as a legal secretary for many years until retiring 20 years ago. The former 
Mildred McIlvenna, she was married to Jesse Campbell Aug. 31, 1921. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 
1939. Surviving are 2 sons, James of Altadena, Calif. and Thomas of Sylvan Lake; 13 grandchildren and 
3 great grandchildren. A son, Donald died in 1986.
   Rites were held at the Spiller- Spitler Chapel, Royal Oak, Friday at 10 a.m. Burial was Friday at 2:30 
p.m. in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

ROBERT THOMAS CAMPBELL (4 APRIL 1872 - 22 MARCH 1939)

ROBERT CAMPBELL DIES IN CLARE COUNTY

   Robert Thomas Campbell died at his home in Arthur township, Clare county, March 22. Robert 
Campbell was born in Blenhen township, Oxford county, Ontario, April 4, 1872. In 1895 he moved with his 
parents to a farm in Grout township. He was married to Maude M. Lucas on January 8, 1902 and to them 
were born seven children, two of whom preceded him in death.
   Surviving him are his wife, 5 children, Clara, Dora, Mary, William and Helen, four brothers, William of 
Gaylord, John of Mt. Morris, Herbert of Bay City, Ernest of Gladwin, four sisters, Mrs. Clara McGilvery, 
Mrs. Enoch Buzzell, Mrs. Frank Shearer all of Gladwin and Mrs. J. D. McIntosh of Standish, a number of 
nieces and nephews and many friends. Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Grout M. E. Church, 
conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer and assisted by Rev. Fidler. Interment in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 03-29/1939 Column - 5 Page - 5

SARAH J. (PASSMORE) CAMPBELL (22 SEP 1849 - 21 SEP 1923)

Mrs. Sarah Campbell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara McGilvery, in Arthur township, Clare 
county, Sept. 21, 1923, after an illness of two months, aged 74 years. Sarah Passmore was born near 
Woodstock, Ont., Sept. 22, 1849. She was married May 23, 1871, to Louis P. Campbell in Ontario, who 
passed to his reward about nine years ago. They resided in Ontario until March, 1875, when they moved 
to Gladwin county, Michigan. To this union were born nine children.
   She was converted in early life and was a faithful follower of Christ to the last. She was a member of 
the Methodist Episcopal church at West Grout and rendered valuable service to the church having always 
been an active worker.
   She leaves to mourn their loss nine children, three sisters, five brothers, a number of grandchildren 
and many friends. Services were held at the West Grout M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock 
conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith followed by interment in Highland cemetery at Gladwin. Gladwin County 
Record dated 09-27/1923 Column - 3 Page - 4

THOMAS GLASHAN CAMPBELL (28 JUNE 1858 - 6 APRIL 1947)

DIES SUNDAY

   Thomas G. Campbell, 88, died at the home of his son, Walter M. Campbell, in Buckeye township on 
Easter Sunday, after an illness of one month. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Hall 
Funeral Home at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Sidney S. Rood, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church, 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Mr. Campbell was born in Ontario on June 28, 1858. He 
came to Gladwin county in 1888 to begin the pratice of law and continued until his retirement about 15 
years ago. On January 20, 1890 he was married to Miss Eliza Moore, who preceded him in death 
December 29, 1940.
   Mr. Campbell, a graduate of the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan Law School, 
served as state representative from the Gladwin district in 1901-1904; was a former mayor of Gladwin city 
and prosecuting attorney of Gladwin county. Surviving are one son, Walter M. Campbell; three brothers, 
Dr. John, of Cadiz, Ohio, Walter, of Washington D. C., Alex of New York state; and one sister, Frances, 
of New York state; also three grandchildren. 
   Pallbearers are Archie Graham, Henry Bennett, Arthur Kelly, Bourke Wilmot, Gordon Smith and Willard 
Walton. The above picture was made in 1939 when Mr. Campbell assisted in the laying of the cornerstone 
of the new courthouse. Gladwin County Record dated 04-09/1947 Column - 7 Page - 1

Note: Son of: George Campbell & ? Glashan {both residents of Scotland}.

WALTER MOORE CAMPBELL (21 OCT 1890 - 26 OCT 1957)

FORMER REP. CAMPBELL DIES AT HIS HOME

Former State Representative Walter M. Campbell, 67, died Saturday, Oct. 26 at his home in Buckeye 
Township. He had been ill for the past six months. He was born in Gladwin Oct. 21, 1890 and had been a 
resident of the county all of his life. His father was the late Thomas G. Campbell, an early Gladwin 
attorney and long-time county prosecutor. Mr. Campbell was elected representative in the state 
legislature from the old Midland-Gladwin district and served from 1942 to 1944 until the districts were 
changed.
   For the past 12 years, he had been employed by the State Highway department as a buyer of 
right-of-way for new roads. He was a  member of the Gladwin County Republican committee. He was 
also the founder of the orginal motor freight line from Gladwin to Saginaw. Surviving are his wife; three 
sons, Robert J., Thomas G., and Walter M. Campbell Jr.; two daughters, Janet Ann, and Susan M., all at 
home.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred 
Saulsbury, of St. Paul's Episocopal Church, officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Masonic 
services were held at the grave. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1957 Column - 8 Page - 1

WILLIAM CAMPBELL (1884 - 1961)

WILLIAM R. CAMPBELL  (26 OCT 1913 - 23 FEB 1945)

RE-BURIAL FOR PVT. CAMPBELL SUNDAY

   Reburial services for Pvt. William R. Campbell will be held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. D.M. Dickenson, pastor of the West Grout Free Methodist church, will 
officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery.
   Pvt. Campbell was born in Clare county on October 26, 1913, died on February 23, 1945. Surving are 
his wife, Leatrice, of Los Angeles, California; and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Rockey of Clare, Mary 
Campbell, of Lansing and Mrs. Dora Ogg and Mrs. Helen Ogg, both of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record 
dated 06-22/1949 Column - 8 Page - 1

PVT ARMY WWII

MRS. WILLIAM (VICTORIA) CAMPBELL  (ABT. 1872 - JAN 1947)

FORMER RESIDENT BURIES HERE

   Word has been received of the death of Mrs. William Campbell, 75, at her home in Au Gres, last 
Saturday morning. She will be remembered by Gladwin folks as the former Mrs. Victoria Sainsbury. 
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Au Gres. The body was brought to Gladwin for interment in 
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1947 Column - 5 Page - 1

ELDON O. CAPLING (5 AUG 1895 - 29 OCT 1982)

ILLNESS FATAL TO ELDON CAPLING

   Eldon O. Capling, 87, Gladwin businessman, died Friday, Oct. 29, in the Clare Nursing Home after an 
illness of 4 months. Born in Shakespeare, Ont., on August 5, 1895, he came to Gladwin County in 1900. 
Mr. Capling owned John E. Capling and Son Hardware and in 1970 changed the name to Capling 
Wallpaper and Paint. He was a veteran of World War I and was a Gladwin volunteer fireman from 1919 
until retiring in 1966. He was the World War I member on the Gladwin County Veterans Affairs board and 
a member of the Gladwin County Methodist Church, World War I Barracks, VFW Nov. 7303, Masonic 
Lodge, Bay City Consistory and the Gladwin I.O.O.F Lodge. He was married to the former Gurnith 
Bowerman on July 27, 1935, in Standish.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, John of Smithville, Tenn.; 2 daughters, Janith Capling 
and Mrs. Richard (Marilee) Cramton of Saginaw; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 11 
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in th 
Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service was held Sunday at 7 p.m. 
   Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Lung 
Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1982 
Column - 7 Page - 1  

CHAUFFEUR US ARMY WWI 

(Midland Daily News, Oct 30, 1982)

Eldon O. Capling, 87, of Gladwin died Friday at the Clare Nursing Home after a short illness.

He was born Aug. 5, 1895, in Shakspeare, Ontario, Canada.  He moved to the Gladwin area in 1900 and 
worked with his father in the John E. Capling and Son Hardware Co. which was started in 1913.

The business was closed when the property was sold in 1969. Capling then opened the Capling 
Wallpaper and Paint store in 1970.  He was a World War I veteran serving in the Army and was a member 
of the VFW Post No. 7303, the World War I Barracks of Gladwin the Gladwin Volunteer Fire Department 
from 1919 to 1966, Gladwin Masonic Lodge, the Consistory of Bay City, and the Independent Order of 
Oddfellows.

He also was the World War I member of the Gladwin County Veteran’s Affairs office.  He and the former 
Gurnith Bowerman were married July 27, 1935, in Standish.

He leaves his wife; son, John A. Capling of Smithville, Tenn; daughters, Janith Capling and Mrs. Richard 
(Marilee) Cramton, both of Saginaw.  He also leaves three grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 am. Monday from the Hall Funeral Home’s Gladwin Chapel the Rev. Donald Bates 
officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. today.  There will be a Masonic memorial seryice at 7 p.m. Sunday. 
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

CHARLES C. CARBENO, JR (1885 – 2 APRIL 1958)

EVA EMMA CARBENO (1891 – 18 DEC 1967)

FLOYD CARBENO (1935 - 1953)

FREDERICK CHARLES CARBENO (1919 – 11 JULY 1938)

MARION (GOODWIN) CARBENO (1920 - ?)

WAYNE D. CARBENO (2 FEB 1921 - 4 FEB 2005)

On Feb. 4, 2005, with his family by his side, Wayne D. Carbeno passed away quietly at home. Wayne 
was born Feb. 2, 1921 to Charles and Eva Carbeno in Gladwin. On Sept. 25, 1940 he married Marion 
Gooden. He worked as a blacksmith at his father's shop before going to Dow Chemical where he was 
employed for 36 years. He served in World War II under General Patton's 3rd Army. Loving animals and 
trees, he moved to a small farm where he taught his children how to plant and harvest, hunt and fish.
   Besides his wife, Marion, he leaves two daughters, Mary Lou Muma of Gladwin, and Carol (Charles) 
Waldron of Harrison; three sons, C. Wayne (Maxine) Carbeno of Coleman, Dennis (Deborah) Carbeno of 
Gladwin, and David Carbeno of Beaverton; and 12 grandchildren, 15 Great grandchildren and one Great 
great grandson. Preceding him in death were on daughter, three brothers, two sisters and two 
grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2

ALVIN A. CARD (15 AUG 1920 - 6 FEB 1986) 

Alvin A. Card, 65, of 1835 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 6, at his home. 
Born in Gladwin on Aug. 15, 1920, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Card was a farmer and served in 
the Army during World War II. Surviving are one brother, William of Sanford; and 2 sisters, Mrs. An 
Coston of Midland and Mrs. Orta Allen of Clare; and an uncle, Henry Gatz of Gladwin. Services were held 
Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

PFC US ARMY WWII 

CLAUDE S. CARD (1896 – 28 AUG 1965)

GERALD E. "JERRY"CARD (25 JAN 1917 - 5 JUNE 1978)

   Gerald (Jerry) E. Card, 61, of 4514 Niptegon Dr., Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday, 
June 5. Born in Harrison on January 25, 1917, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Card 
owned Jerry's Clothing in the 1940's and was now a custodian at the Gladwin County Courthouse. He and 
the former Twyla Ballard were married on July 25, 1937, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nina Card of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Richard 
(Darlene) Glowacki of Saginaw; 3 sons, K. Edward of Farewell, LeRoy of Pontiac and Robert of Gladwin; 
one brother, Jack of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Hutchinson of Inkster and Mrs. Ruth Melhus of 
Pontiac; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Burial will be in 
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1978 Column - 3 Page - 2 

 (6/7/1978) Midland Library

Gerald (Jerry) E. Card, 61 of Gladwin, died Monday at Gladwin Area Hospital.  He was born in Harrison 
on Jan. 25, 1917.  He was a former owner of Jerry’s Clothing Store in Gladwin.  He also was employed 
as a custodian at the Gladwin County Courthouse.  He was married on July 25, 1937, in Gladwin to Twyla 
Ballard.

Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Glowacki, of Saginaw; three sons, K. 
Edward, of Farwell, Leroy, of Pontiac, and Robert, of Gladwin; his mother , Mrs. Nina Card, of Gladwin; 
two sisters, Mrs. Kate Hutchinson, of Inkster and Mrs. Ruth Melhus, of Pontiac; 12 grandchildren; and 
one great-grandchild.

Services will be at 2pm Thursday at the Gladwin Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home.  The Rev. Allen T. 
Parker will officiate.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

LILA E. (BLANEY) CARD (23 SEP 1896 - 4 JULY 1995)

Lila Card, 98 of Gladwin, died Tuesday, July 4, 1995 at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long 
illness. Born Sept. 23, 1896 in Gladwin Township, she resided in Gladwin County most of her life. Mrs. 
Card was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid, Missionary Society and other 
societies and lodges. The former Lila Blaney married Claude Card Jan. 12, 1915 in Wagarville and he 
preceded her in death.
   Surviving are one son, George and wife Mary of Gladwin; 2 daughtes, Eileen and husband Elmer 
Gerred of Lake Fenton, and Neva and husband Charles Burns of Gladwin; 5 grandchildren; 15 
great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and one 
brother.
   Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Arrangements were 
handled by the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1995 Column - 1 
Page – 6

MARY MARGARET (MATTHEWS) CARD (7 MAR 1924 - 13 MAY 2010)

Mary Margaret (Matthews) Card, age 86, of Midland, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, 
May 13, 2010 at the Brittany Manor Nursing Home in Midland. She was born March 7, 1924 in Tiffin, Ohio, 
the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Frankfather) Matthews. She married George Card on Aug. 15, 
1941 in Gladwin.

She did Income Taxes and was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Gladwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Card in January 2010; son, Donald Card in 
February 2010; son-in-law, Walter Witte; two brothers, Ernest and Ralph Matthews; and two sisters, Bebe 
and Eva.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Witte of Midland; daughter-in-law, Jan Card of Linwood; seven 
grandchildren, Renee (Paul) Schroll of Midland, E. Scott (Grace) Witte of Kentwood, Lorri (Jim) Wilson of 
West Milton, Ohio, David (Shelly) Card of Mt. Pleasant, Deana (Tim) Danner of Sanford, Jim (Sue) Card 
of Kawkawlin, Shelly (Matt) Mahar of Essexville; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; 
brother, Clifford (Myrt) Matthews of Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin, with 
Pastor David Snyder officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery with committal services held 
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary to the First United Methodist Church. Gladwin 
County Record dated 5/19/2010.

TWYLA L. (BALLARD) CARD (16 FEB 1918 - 3 JULY 2005)

Twyla L. Card, Twyla L. Card, 87, of Gladwin, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin. She was born in Gladwin on Feb. 16, 1918 to the late Roy and Goldie (Fetteroff) Ballard. 
She married Gerald Card on July 23, 1937 in Gladwin; he preceded her in death in June of 1978. She was 
the Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah’s, a Blue Star Mother and a member of the First United Methodist 
Church. 

She is survived by her children, K. Edward (Pauline) Card of Midland, Darlene (Richard) Glowacki of 
Bridgeport, Leroy (Vivian) Card of Crossville, Tennessee, and Robert (Linda) Card of Gladwin; 12 
grandchildren, 13 Great grandchildren and one Great great grandchild; two brothers, Way (Lillian) Ballard 
of Gaylord and Clarence (Helen) Ballard of Gladwin; and two sisters, Lucille Reid of Gladwin and 
Virgileen (Dick) Tolly of Midland. 

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on July 6, with the Rev. Lynn Chappell presiding. Burial will follow in 
Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made out to the charity of one’s choice. The Sisson Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.

LELAND G. CARMAN (21 MARCH 1911 - 16 SEP 1986)

Leland G. Carman, 75, of 1509 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Salem, 
S.D. Born in Toledo, Ohio, March 21, 1911, he came to Gladwin County in 1968, from Saginaw. Mr. 
Carman was a machinist for Saginaw Steering Geer and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of 
the Gladwin Co. VFW Post 7303, the DAV, Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, American Legion Post 171, the 
UAW and past Noble Grand of the Gladwin IOOF Lodge 177. Mr. Carman and the former Gladys Butler 
Durfee were married Aug. 27, 1957, in Saginaw County.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Eunice Smith of 
Beaverton and Juanita Podoba of  St. Charles; 6 step-children, Dorothy Shuart and Samuel of Midland, 
Robert of Mio, the Rev. James of Luxerene, Delbert of Yulee, Fla. and William of Pt. Blank, Texas; 37 
grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. A daughter, Patricia Farrison, preceded him in death in 
October 1968.
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. David Avery 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside rites were held by the VFW Post. The 
American Legion held a service at 7 p.m Friday and the IOOF held one at 8 p.m. Gladwin County Record 
dated 09-24/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

 PFC US ARMY WWII 
 
ERNEST NELSON CARNAHAN (5 APRIL 1895 - 17 FEB 1979)

Ernest N. Carahan, 83, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long 
illness. Born in Gladwin on April 5, 1895, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Carnahan was a 
veteran of World War I and a member of the Veterans of World War I, Gladwin Barracks 3421. He retired 
in 1961 from the Gladwin County Road Commission. He and the former Esther Durham were married on 
December 18, 1954, in Gladwin.
   Surviving besides his wife, are 3 sons, Daniel of Clio, Dale of Seattle, Wash., and Charles of St. 
Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Fern) Prentice of Meredith; one brother, Ray of Gladwin, 2 sisters, 
Mrs. Maude Basner of Flint and Mrs. Ethel Dennings of Gladwin; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren 
and 15 great great grandchildren.
   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Elder Sam Asch 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-21/1979 Column - 3 
Page - 2

ESTHER J. (DURHAM) CARNAHAN (27 MAY 1915 - 26 JUNE 1980)

ETHEL I. CARNAHAN (1910 – 25 DEC 1945)

CATHERINE ALICE (LUCAS) CARPENTER (11 JUNE 1878 - 8 FEB 1965)

FRANCES A. CARPENTER (1851 - 7 AUG 1907)

   CARPENTER---Francis, wife of J. A. Carpenter, died very suddenly of heart failure at 7 a.m. 
Wednesday while eating breakfast. Deceased was born in Ohio, and was 56 years old. Her husband, J. A. 
Carpenter, and daughter, Mrs. E. A. Coan, survive her. Funeral services will be held Friday morning, and 
interment will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-08/1907 Column - 2 Page - 5

J. M. " JABEY" CARPENTER (9 OCT 1853 - 27 SEP 1931)

Jabey M. Carpenter of Smith Creek, Sage township, died Sunday everning, Sept. 27, 1931, about 11 
o'clock. Mr. Carpentr was taken sick Sunday afternoon while attending the Evangelical church near his 
home. He grew steadily worse and was picked up on his way home by Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Hood and as 
his condition seemed so critical, he was taken immediately to a doctor, who gave no hope of his 
recovery. Mr. Carpenter was born Oct. 9, 1853, in Elgin county, Malahide township, Ontario, and was 
aged 77 years, 11 months and 18 days. He was married Sept. 27, 1874, to Permilla Jane Millard. Two 
children were born to them, one son, J. W., who survives him, and one daughter who died in infancy.
   The Carpenters came to Gladwin in November, 1887, and settled on a farm at Smith Creek, where they 
have since resided. Mrs. Carpenter died May 24, 1930, and Mr. Carpenter continued to make his home at 
the farm. Besides a son and daughter-in-law he is survived by four grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church at Smith Creek Tuesday afternoon, conducted by 
Rev. F. A. Hood, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Those here from out of town were: Mr. (son) 
and Mrs. J. W. Carpenter, Mr. (grandson) and Mrs. Clayton Carpenter, Mr. (grandson) and Mrs. Clarence 
Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. (granddaughter) Cecil McKinnon, all of Flint, and Alex Lucas of Detroit. Gladwin 
County Record dated 10-01/1931 Column - 3 Page - 1

JAMES WILLIAM CARPENTER (10 AUG 1876 - 24 DEC 1961)

PERMILLA JANE (MILLARD) CARPENTER (16 OCT 1851 - 24 MAY 1930)

Mrs. James M. Carpenter died May 24, 1930 of a complication of diseases, after an illness of several 
weeks at her home at Smith Creek. Permilla Jane Millard was born near Blenham, Ont., Oct. 16, 1851, and 
was 78 years, 7 months and 8 days old. She was married to J. M. Carpenter Sept. 27, 1874, at Malahide, 
Ont. This union was blessed with one son and one daughter, the daughter Edith dying in infantry. Those 
who knew Mrs. Carpenter best speak very highly of her life, telling of her love and devotion to her family 
and those about her. 
   She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, a life's companion, of over 55 years, her son, James 
W., of Flint; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. T. L. Chatterton of Gladwin 
city; a brother, James Millard and a sister, Mrs. Louisa Pressey, both of St. Thomas, Ontario, and other 
relatives and friends.
   Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are old residents of Sage township, having located there in the 80's. Funeral 
services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Smith Creek Evangelical church, conducted by Rev. 
F. A. Hood, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-29/1930 Column - 
4 Page - 5


BEATRICE CARPER (16 MAR 1912 – 14 JAN 1984)
 
Beatrice Carper (Midland Daily News, January 16, 1984)

Beatrice Carper, 71, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1984, in her home.  She was born March 16, 
1912, in Dry Branch, W.Va. She married Cullie Carper, Feb. 16, 1928, in Comfort, W,Va. She moved to 
Michigan in 1934 and lived in Breckenridge, then moved to Gladwin in 1937. Mr. Carper died in 1975.

She leaves daughters, Mrs. Delbert (Delores) Cleveland of Oklahoma and Mrs. Kenneth (Gloria) Doane 
of Beaverton; sons, Garland Carper, James Carper, William Carper and Herbert Carper, all of Gladwin, 
and Cullie Carper Jr. of Detroit; 20 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Oma Smith of Bell, 
W.Va., Martha Smith, Lois McCartney and Ruthie Adkins, all of Dry Branch, W.Vu., Eunice Hudson of 
Mineral Wells, W.Va., and Vernie Pettery of Minden, W.Va.; and a brother, Hershel Adkins of Glen 
Daniels, W.Va.

Services will be at 11 am. Tuesday in Matthews Funeral Home with Norman Schroeder officiating. Burial 
will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until time of service.
 

MARY CARR (1831 – 21 DEC 1928)

GEORGE E. CARVEY (1 OCT 1893 - 15 FEB 1970)

RITES HELD FOR GEORGE CARVEY

   George E. Carvey, 76, retired manager of the Gladwin A&P Store, died Sunday night at the Gladwin 
Hospital following a long illness. Born in Bay City on Oct. 1, 1893, he came to Gladwin as manager of 
the A& P Store in 1938. He retired from the store on Nov. 1, 1958. Mr. Carvey was employed by the A& P 
chain in Saginaw prior to moving to Gladwin.
   He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, chairman and member of the Selective 
Service Board during World War II, and a past president of the Gladwin Rotary Club. Mr. Carvey was 
married to the former Helen Shaw on Dec. 31, 1924, in Bay City.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Maurice, of Gladwin, David, of Palm Beach, Fla., and 
Gerald, of Alma; one brother, Vern, of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Churchill, of Royal Oak, and Mrs. 
Esther Harper, of Bay City; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. One son, Wendell, lost his 
life in the South Pacific during World War II.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John W. 
Cermak officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 0218/1970 
Column - 5 Page - 1 
  
WILLARD L. CASSIDAY (27 NOV 1904 - 29 MAY 1971)

Willard L. Cassiday, 66, of Flint, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 29. Born in Gladwin 
County on Nov. 27, 1904, he moved to Flint in 1943 from Midland. Mr. Cassiday was a veteran of World 
War II and retired from A. C. Spark Plug Co. in 1968. A widower, he is survived by one son, Dale; of 
Midland; one daughter Mrs. Marie King, of Midland; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Douce, of Gladwin, Mrs. 
Margaret Garbett, of Flint, Mrs. Stella Bardwell, of All-Bright Shores and Mrs. Sylvia Nunn, of Beaverton; 
one brother, Wilbur Cassiday, of Edenville; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1971 Column - 5 
Page - 2 

MI PVT MEDICAL DEPT WWII

CAROLINE E. CASSITY (1896 – 10 FEB 1969)

EVERETT CASSITY (1892 – 19 JUNE 1968)

GEORGE B. CASSITY (12 MARCH 1895 - 1 JAN 1965) 

RITES HELD FOR GEORGE CASSITY

   Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for George B. Cassity, 69, of Sage 
Township, who died Friday, after a short illness in Saginaw Veteran's Hospital. Born on March 12, 1895, 
in Farmers, Ky., he was an electrician. A veteran of World War I, he came to Gladwin eight years ago 
from Detroit. Three brothers, Everett, of Gladwin, Emil, of Canfield, Ohio, and Winston, of Wooster Ohio, 
survive him. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1965 Column - 6 Page 
- 2

11 SFC 347 Co MTC WWI

NORMAN ROBERT CASSITY (1928 – 17 DEC 1945)

BERTHA CASTERLINE (1920 - 2006)

RAYMOND A. CASTERLINE (1912 – 3 NOV 1987)
 
WILL R. CAVINESS (26 NOV 1912 - 4 APRIL 1986)

Will R. Caviness, 73, of Harrison, died Friday, April 4, in the Clare Community Hospital after a long illness. 
Born in Dimondale, Nov. 26, 1912, he moved to Harrison in 1977 from Wayne. Mr. Caviness was a paper 
handler for the Detroit Free Press for 45 years until retiring in 1977. He served in the Army during World 
War II. Mr. Caviness and the former Helen Boxey were married in 1933 in Gladwin. She died April 29, 1975. 
He then married May Diehl Dec. 26, 1976, in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, William of Orlando, Fla., Steven of Cedar Rapids, Iowa 
and Thomas of Brooksville, Fla.; 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Nancy) Rentier of Monks Corner, S.C. and 
Mrs. Dennis (Mary) Dewyer of Inkster; one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Nichols of Brooksville, Fla.; 27 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body was cremated. Gladwin County Record dated 
04-09/1986 Column -  3 Page - 2 

PVT US ARMY WWII

COMER C. CHAFFIN (10 SEP 1906 - 8 MAY 1976)

Comer C. Chaffin, 69, of 2626 Winegars Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, May 8, at the Gladwin Area 
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gainesboro, Tenn., on September 10, 1906, he came to Gladwin 
County in 1949 from Romeo. Mr. Chaffin was employed for Yager Construction of Beaverton and had 
worked for the Gladwin County Road Commission for 16 years. He was married to the former Mary Cedar 
on January 30, 1930, in Bowling Green, Ohio.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jean Farmer of Sandusky; one son, Howard of 
Clio; three grandchildren; and six brothers and four sisters, all of Tennessee, Georgia and California. 
Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. Philip Geeck 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-12/1976 Column - 7 
Page - 2

WALTER "DAVE" CHAFINS (1936 - NOV 1982)

FLOYD CHAPMAN (1902 - 28 MARCH 1984)

HELEN M. (TAYLOR) CHAPMAN (4 FEB 1907 - 14 FEB 1985)
DOROTHY ANN (MASON) CHARTRAND (18 NOV 1930 – SEP 2009)

Dorothy Ann Chartrand, 78, beloved wife of 59 years to Warren F. Chartrand (predeceased May 28, 
2009) , mother of Diane Chartrand and Denise Catherine Martin (predeceased), grandmother of David 
(Elizabeth), Heather, Christopher (Dawn); great-grandmother to Hunter. She was born on Nov. 18, 1930 in 
Detroit, to John and Leona (Kurz) Mason.

She was a member of the Alter Society of her church, was an avid tennis player, dancer and swimmer. 
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, 1 p.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, 
Gladwin, with Deacon Frank Alex officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 from 11 a.m. 
until the time of service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Gladwin County Record 
dated 09/22/2009.

HELEN M. (TAYLOR) CHAPMAN (4 FEB 1907 – 14 FEB 1985)

Helen M. Chapman, 78, of 11926 Meredith Grade, Gladwin, died Thursday, Feb. 14, in St. Laurence 
Hospital Dimondale Center, Dimondale, after a long illness. Born in Standish Feb. 4, 1907, she came to 
Gladwin County 23 years ago from Lansing. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars Rebekah 
Lodge of Gladwin. The former Helen Taylor, she was married to Floyd Chapman June 13, 1924 in 
Standish. He preceded her in death in March 28, 1984.
   Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bernice Croad of Barryton; 2 neices and a nephew. A sister, Mrs. 
Crystal Kraushaar, preceded her in death in Oct. 1983. Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall 
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
An OES memorial service was held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1985 
Column - 3 Page - 2 

WARREN FRANCIS CHARTRAND (3 APR 1925 – 28 MAY 2009)

Warren Francis Chartrand, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away 
on Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born on April 3, 1925, in Detroit, to Frank and Edith (Still) Chartrand. 
Warren married Dorothy Mason on July 22, 1950, in Detroit. They were married for 59 years. He was an 
executive for Chrysler Corporation retiring in 1981.

As a child in adolescence, he spent his summers at the home of his grandparents, where he resided from 
1981 until his death. He previously resided in Detroit. He became a 4th degree Knight with the Friar Artman 
Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge in Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Gladwin; a daughter, Diane Chartrand of Shelby Township; three 
grandchildren---David (Elizabeth) Cantell, Heather Cantrell, and Christopher (Dawn) Martin; and one 
great-grandson, Hunter Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Denise 
Catherine Martin. 

Funeral service were held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in 
Gladwin, with a Rosary Service. Visitation was held Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. He 
was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Humane 
Society of Michigan. Gladwin County Record dated 6-10-2009. 

JULIA V. CHASTNEY (1913 – 6 JUNE 1970)

THEODORE CHASTNEY (1918 - ?)

ALMA N. CHATTERTON (08 OCT 1917 - 17 JUNE 1934)

FINAL RITES FOR ALMA CHATTERTON, DROWNED SUNDAY

   Last services for Alma Chatterton, 17 year-old Grout township girl who was drowned in Ross lake at 
Beaverton Sunday, were held yesterday at the Gladwin M. E. church, the Rev. Perry Hoover of Beaverton 
officiating. He was assisted by the Reverend Raymond Norton of Beaverton and the Reverend L. A. 
Ruegsegger of Gladwin. Burial was in Highland cemetery.
   A dramatic airplane race with a pulmotor from Bay City failed to save the life of the drowned girl, 
although Captain Franklin Brown of the Bay City Fire Department arrived at Beaverton with the inhalator 
instrument just 20 minutes after he was summoned by Sheriff McGuire of Gladwin. Brown arrived at the 
Beaverton landing field in a plane piloted by Jack Barstow of Midland.
   Too much time had elasped before the body was found, Brown said when the pulmotor failed. The 
body had been in the water for an hour and fifteen minutes before it was recovered by hurriedly 
organized rescue groups.
   According to reports, Miss Chatterton had been wading with two companions in the lake Sunday 
afternoon, Erma Perry and Ola Cottrell. The girls suddenly plunged beyond their depth from the shallow 
ledge into the deep water. Miss Perry was dragged under the water by Miss Chatterton and narrowly 
escaped her friend's fate.
   Dr. Swengel of Beaverton assisted Capt. Brown. Miss Chatterton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
William Chatterton of Grout township. She had attended Gladwin and Beaverton schools, last year 
completing her junior year. This was the 13th drowning recorded in Ross Lake. Gladwin County Record 
dated 06-21/1934 Column - 6 Page - 1

CHARLES C. CHATTERTON (18 JULY 1882 - 3 DEC 1937)

CHARLES C. CHATTERTON DIES IN HOSPITAL FRIDAY

   Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Funeral Home for Charles C. Chatterton, 
conducted by Rev. Karl K. Keefer. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Mr. Chatterton was born July 18, 
1882, in Elgin county, Ontario, and came to Gladwin county with his parents in December, 1884. The past 
20 years he has been in partnership with Richard Rowley on the Tubbs farm, just west of town. He was 
quiet, unassuming and always ready to lend assistance to his family and his friends. His mother on her 
death bed less than a year ago said: "Charlie has never given me an unkind word in all his life." He died 
Friday December 3, at Mercy hospital, Bay City.
   Surviving are his father, T. L. Chatterton; three brothers, William N. of Gladwin, Glenn of Sylvan 
Village, Clare of Keego Harbor; and six sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Conner and Mrs. Bertha St. John of 
Gladwin, Mrs. Erie Wave Smithson and Miss Lela Chatterton of Pontiac, Mrs. Eloise Weakley of Brown 
City and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids. Gladwin County Record dated 12-08/1937 Column - 8 
Page - 1

EMMA A. (MILLARD) CHATTERTON (9 JULY 1861 - 7 MARCH 1937)

MRS. T. L. CHATTERTON SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS

   Funeral services were held at the Chatterton home on the east banks of the Cedar river Tuesday 
afternoon, March 9, at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Thomas L. Chatterton conducted by her pastor, Rev. Grant L. 
Jordan. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Emma A. Millard, daughter of Canadian parents, was 
born July 9, 1861, in Elgin county, Ontario, Canada. On May 6, 1877, she married Thomas L. Chatterton. 
In December, 1884, Mr. and Mrs. Chatterton came to Gladwin county and settled in the west part of Grout 
township where they lived 28 years when they moved to another part of the township where they lived 
nine years. The last 15 years they have lived at their present home in Gladwin city.
   Mrs. Chatterton died Sunday, March 7, after an illness of four weeks. The last five years she has been 
a shut-in but during that time her many friends have found it a pleasure to call on and visit with her. She 
was a member of the Gladwin Methodist church having joined during the pastorate of Rev. J. M. Jensen 
in the 90's.
   Surviving are her husband, Thomas L. Chatterton; six daughters and four sons, Mrs. Gertrude Conner, 
Charles Chatterton and William M. Chatterton of Gladwin, Mrs. Bertha St. John of Detroit, Mrs. Erie 
Smithson, Miss Lela Chatterton, Glenn Chatterton of Pontiac, Mrs. Eloise Weakley of Goodrich and Mrs. 
Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids and Clare Chatterton of Sylan Village.
   Attending the funeral form out-of-town were Mrs. Bertha St. John of Detroit, Mrs. Harry Smithson, 
Clare Chatterton and Miss Lela Chatterton of Pontiac; Mrs. Flosie Weakley of Goodrich; Glenn Chatterton 
of Sylvan Village; Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids; and Mrs. D. J. Borden of Ann Arbor. Gladwin 
County Record dated 3-10/1937 Column - 3 Page - 1

LELA M. CHATTERTON (29 JAN 1889 - 19 NOV 1968)

RITES FRIDAY FOR LELA CHATTERTON

   Lela M. Chatterton, 79, died suddenly Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, at her home in Gladwin. Born on Jan. 
29, 1889, in Grout Township, she was a retired teacher from the Pontiac School System. Miss Chatterton 
had resided in Gladwin since her retirement 14 years ago. She was a member of the Gladwin First United 
Methodist Church.
   Surviving are two brothers, William of Gladwin and Glenn of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Meaker, 
Gladwin, Mrs. Eloise Weakley, Hot Springs, Ark., and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood, Eaton Rapids. Two 
brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
   Rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermek will officiate 
and burial will be in Highland Mausoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 11-20/1968 Column - 7 Page - 1

PERRY CHATTERTON (ABT. 1909 - 30 AUG 1963) 

ILLNESS FATAL TO PERRY CHATTERTON

   Funeral services were held last week Monday at 10 a.m. at Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, St. Clair 
Shores, for Perry D. Chatterton, 54, who died Friday, August 30, after a two-month illness. Burial was in 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. An educator for 36 years, he was assistant superintendent of the Fitzgerald 
Public Schools in Warren since 1953. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Chatterton, of Gladwin.
   Bron in Gladwin, he attended Gladwin High School and after graduation from Gladwin County Normal 
School taught in the rural schools here. He also studied at Ferris Institute and Central Michigan University 
where he got his bachelor's degree in education. He attended both the University of Michigan and 
Michigan State University, where he received his master's degree. From 1926 to 1929 he taught in the 
rural school system of Smith Creek and in the Cadillac high school from 1930 to 1934. In Reed City he 
was principal to 1935 and then administrator at Alpena high school to 1943.
   Before accepting the Fitzgerald high school principalship in 1950, he was superintendant of schools in 
Whitehall. Surviving are his wife, Anna; two sons, Thomas and Roger; his parents and two brothers, 
(continued on Page 2) Wayne, of Yale, and Ronald, of Midland. A member of Phi Delta Kappa honorary 
society, he was chairman of the advancement committee of the Detroit Metropolitan Area Boy Scouts, 
(Michigan District; chairman of the central curriculm committee of the state board of education; and 
active in the National Council to Exceptional children. Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1963 Column - 
4 Page - 1 & continued on Gladwin County Record dated 09-11/1963 Column - 1 Page - 2 

RONALD J. CHATTERTON (24 OCT 1915 - 4 JUNE 1999)

Ronald Chatterton, 83, former Midland resident, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Lakeland, Fla. Born Oct. 24, 
1915 in Clare County, he was the son of Aubrey and Edith Chatterton. He worked for The Dow Chemical 
Company's Kansas City sales office, retiring in 1978 after 37 1/2 years. He was a member of Midland 
Elks and a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Midland.
   Surviving are his wife, Josephine; two daughters, Kay and husband Ron Wood of Grayling, and 
Judith Starbuck of Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service 
was held in Lakeland. Graveside services will be held June 26 at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 06-16/1999 Column - 1 Page - 2

VIOLET FERN (OGG) CHATTERTON (6 DEC 1895 - 14 JUNE 1986)

Fern Chatterton, 90, of Gladwin, died Saturday, June 14, in the Midland Hospital Center after a brief 
illness. She was born Dec. 6, 1895, in Gladwin Township and spent her entire life here. She was a 
member of the Gladwin Church of Christ and was a homemaker. The former Fern Ogg, she was married 
to William Chatterton Jan. 3, 1917, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in April 1979.
   Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Vauneece) Parker, Mrs. Alonzo (Virginia) Short and Mrs. 
Billie Whipple, all of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Burgess of Beaverton, and Mrs. Sadie Walker of 
Gladwin; 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alma in 
1934; and a son, Harold in 1979.
   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Parker 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to either the 
Gladwin Church of Christ or the First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 06-18/1986 
Column - 3 Page - 2

WILLIAM N. CHATTERTON (29 DEC 1892 - 20 APRIL 1979)

William N. Chatterton, 86, of 435 East Cedar Ave., Gladwin, died suddenly Friday, April 20, at his home. 
Born in Grout Township on December 29, 1892, he spent his lifetime here. Mr. Chatterton was a farmer 
and worked at the former Markle's Creamery for 16 years. He moved into Gladwin City in the early 1950's. 
Mr. Chatterton was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church. He and the former Fern Ogg were 
married January 3, 1917, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Vauneece) Parker, Mrs. Alonzo 
(Virginia) Short and Mrs. Billie Whipple, all of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eloise Weakley of San Diego, Calif. 
and Mrs. Meroe Lockwood of Eaton Rapids; one brother, Glen of El Paso, Texas; and 18 grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by one daughter Alma in 1934 and one son, Harold on April 2, in Coleman, Pa.
   Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carter Miller 
officiated and entombment was in the Highland Mausoleum. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1979 
Column - 5 Page - 2

BEVERLY F. CHAVEZ (17 DEC 1936 - 3 JAN 2004)

DAVID HENRY CHESSER (1872 – 22 JAN 1941)

HENRY CHESSER (1821 - 1903)

MATILDA JANE CHESSER (1852 – 11 OCT 1926)

VETALINE CHESSER (? - 18 APRIL 1893)

DON M. CHETKOVICH (25 JUNE 1960 - 21 JULY 1984)

DENIECE R. CHOVICH (21 FEB 1959 - 17 MAY 1986)

JOHN R. CHOVICH (1934 – 3 JULY 1997)

JOHN ROBERT CHOVICH (5 NOV 1957 - 10 APRIL 1958)

PATRICIA L. CHOVICH (1937 - ?)

H. B. CHURCH (17 SEP 1823 - 7 DEC 1898)

SOLOMON CHURCHILL (1846 - FEB 1917)

BENJAMIN CLARK (? - 16 SEP 1889)

GEORGE HERBERT CLARK (6 JULY 1900 - 14 OCT 1970)

RITES SATURDAY FOR HERB CLARK

   Herb Clark, 70, of Gladwin, died this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Gladwin Hospital following 
a short illness. Born in Sage Township, on July 6, 1900, he had spent his life in Gladwin County. Mr. 
Clark was a barber for 50 years, retiring several years ago, and was also a former mail carrier and county 
road commissioner. He was a life member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge. He was married to the former 
Thelma Webb on July 4, 1940, in West Branch. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one step-son, L. J. Merrick, of Gladwin; one stepdaughter, Mrs. 
Patricia Lawyler, of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Fiser, of Gladwin and Mrs. Florence Eisenlohr, of 
Beaverton; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Alfred Saulsbury will officiated and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-14/1970 Column - 6 Page - 1

DALLAS DALE CLARK (1905 – 15 APRIL 1979)

EVA N. (MYERS) CLARK (1912 - 1987)

JAMES WESLEY CLARK (1898 – 28 JAN 1948)

MARGARET JANE (STEPHENSON) CLARK (1899 – J24 AN 1937)

MARIE CLARK (1909 - 1994)

MAUDIE M. CLARK 

ALICE M. (MILLER) CLAYPOOL (19 OCT 1928 - 3 SEP 1984)

JUDSON E. CLAYPOOL (1896 – 21 JAN 1946)

LILY MAE (DRAYTON) CLAYPOOL (? – 14 FEB 1982)  
 
NORMAN JUDSON CLAYPOOL (20 OCT 1921 - 8 NOV 1975)

Norman J. Claypool, 54 of 881 Kaypat Drive, Hope, died early Saturday morning, Nov. 8, of a heart 
attack while hunting in Meteetse, Wyo. Born Oct. 20, 1921 in Clarkston, Mr. Claypool graduated from 
Flint Nothern High School i n1939. He married the former Alice Miller July 16, 1967 and has live in 
Midland since 1950. Formerly an employee of Austin Construction Company, he had been working for 
Dow Chemical since 1956 as a senior maintenance specialist. He also was a World War II veteran serving 
in the European, African and Middle Eastern theatres. He was a member of the National Rifle 
Association.
   Survivors include his wife; three sons, Clifford and Duane, of Gladwin and Rodney, of Midland; three 
step-sons, Douglas and Thomas Graham, of Mio and Gary Graham, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Henry 
(Patricia) Mercer, of Gladwin; two step-daughters, Mrs. Duane (Carol) Claypool and Mrs. Christine 
Graham, both of Gladwin; his mother, Mrs. Judson E. Claypool of Mt. Morris; one brother, M. J. 
Claypool, of Mt. Morris; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley West, of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Dan Spears, of Lansing; 
14 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. 
   Services will be Wednesday (today) at 1 p.m. from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home, Midland with the 
Rev. Noble C. Davis officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2 

PVT US ARMY WWII 

OUIDA CLEASON (27 FEB 1873 - 31 JAN 1890)

JOHN L. CLUTE (1883 - 1971)

MARY CLUTE (1896 - 1956)

MYRTLE IVA CLUTE (1884 – 6 FEB 1951)

DELIETHIA GRACE COAN (16 NOV 1878 - 18 SEP 1944)

MRS. E. A. COAN DIES HERE MONDAY

   Mrs. Ed A. Coan, 66, of Gladwin, died at her home here Monday afternoon following an illness of 
more than four years. Funeral services will be held at the Hall Funeral Home Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with 
the Rev. John R. Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in HIghland cemetery. 
Friends may see Mrs. Coan at the Hall Funeral Home after Wednesday evening. Delietha Grace Carpenter 
was born on November 16, 1878, in Brown City. She was the daughter of James A. and Frances A. 
Carpenter. She moved to Beavertn in 1894 and was married to Mr. Coan on August 26, 1895. The Coans 
moved to Nolan a year later and lived there until 1906 when they moved to Gladwin.
   A resident of Gladwin county for nearly 50 years, Mrs. Coan was known to folks throughout this 
section of the country. Before her illness she frequently assisted her husband in the County Treasurer's 
office. She was a member of the Gladwin Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Max 
D. Coan, of Saginaw, and Pfc Robert S. Coan, of Camp Polk, Louisiana; four daughters, Mrs. Harold 
Wagar, of Saginaw, Mrs. W. E. Fischer, of Gladwin, Mrs. Richard Bird, of Belding and Miss Ruth Caolyn 
Coan, of Detroit; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three ...preceded ... mother in death, 
Selwyn E., Edalene F. and G. Thane. Gladwin County Record dated 09-20/1944 Column - 5 Page - 1

EDWARD A. COAN (1870 - MAY 1958)

GEORGE THANE COAN (24 FEB 1908 - 5 MARCH 1909)

George Thane, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Coan, aged 1 year and 9 days, died Friday about 10 p.m. 
of bronchitis. Funeral services were held at the residence on Cedar avenue at 1 p.m. Monday conducted 
by Rev. L. Foulkes followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
03-11/1909 Column - 5 Page - 1

ANNA COBS? (1889 - 1976)

LULA MANDANEY (ERWAY) COCHRAN (21 OCT 1890 - 13 JULY 1951)

Sunday afternoon funeral services were held for Mrs. Lula M. Cochran, 60, from the Hall Funeral Home, 
with Elder Taylor of the Latter Day Saints church officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mrs. 
Cochran was born in Edenville on October 21, 1890 and lived her whole lifetime in and near Gladwin 
county. She married Nate Cochran on September 5, 1909 in Edenville. She passed away on Friday July 
13, at her home in Buckeye township after a year's illness.
   Surviving are her husband, Nate; two sons, Jack and Harvey Cochran, of Cadillac; two daughters, Mrs. 
Verna Henry of Detroit, Mrs. Thelma Fetterolf of Midland; one brother, Clifford Erway of Gladwin; 15 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Glenn Sischo, Roy Graves, Ervin Martin, 
Jack Valentine, Grant Fetterolf, Emil Stuhr. Gladwin County Record dated 07/18/1951 Column - 5 Page - 
1

NATE C. COCHRAN (28 FEB 1886 - 30 SEP 1962)

NATE COCHRAN OF BEAVERTON DIES AT 76

Gladwin -- Nate Cochran, 76, of Beaverton, died Sunday night at the Day Nursing Home, Gladwin. He has 
been in ill health the past year. He was born Feb. 29, 1886, in Jackson City, Tenn., and he came to 
Michigan in 1907, making his home in Beaverton. He was married to Miss Lula M. Erway of Edenville 
Sept. 5, 1909 and she died about 11 years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Jack Cochran of Midland, and Harvey Cochran, Cadillac; two daughters, Mrs. 
Thelma Fetterolf, Midland, and Mrs. Verna Cusick, Port Richey, Fla., also one brother, George Cochran 
of Adrian; 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later, Friends 
may call at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, where members of the family will be present from7 to 9 p.m. 
this evening, also from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Gladwin County Record dated 10-03/1962 
Column - 6 Page - 1

CAMIEL R. CODDEN (1893 – 24 NOV 1950)

EMMA J. (SMITH) CODLING (9 OCT 1882 - 1968)

GEORGE H. CODLING (23 APRIL 1874 - 7 OCT 1965)

Obituary dated Oct. 13, 1965, reads, "....died at the Clare General Hospital Thursday.  Born on April 23, 
1874, in Ontario, Canada......" Death date is assumed to be Oct. 7 since the paper is published on a 
Weds.  and the obituary appeared in the one dated Oct. 13.  I will use these two dates unless additional 
certified proof shows a correction. Gladwin County Record dated 10-13/1965 Column - ? Page - ?

PERCY G. CODLING (24 OCT 1913 - 26 MAY 1979)

VERA A. (WECHTER) CODLING (23 MARCH 1912 - 29 OCT 1979)

Mrs. Vera A. Codling, 67, of 3962 South Bard Rd., Beaverton, died Monday, Oct. 29, in the Clare Nursing 
Home following an illness of three months. Born in Gladwin County on March 23, 1912, she had spent her 
lifetime here. Mrs. Codling worked at one time in the dietary department at the Clare Osteopathic Hospital. 
She attended the Elm Grove Church of God. The former Vera Wechter, she was married to Percy Codling 
on October 27, 1934, in Beaverton Township. He preceded her in death May 26, 1979.
   Surviving are one son, Richard of Beaverton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Norris (Ruth) Wilson of Farwell and 
Mrs. Elvis (Connie) Denton of Clare; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. 
Elders Harold McAllister and Leon Methner and the Rev. Virgil Brinkman officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-31/1979 Column - 4 Page - 2

ELMO E. COFFELL (? – 3 OCT 1924)

EMMA (NEUMANN) COFFELL (1868 – 7 JUNE 1937)

HARRIET COFFELL (? - APRIL 1912)

RUEBEN COFFELL (1857 -10  FEB 1937)

ERMA O. COKER (1913 - 14 AUG 2001)
Erma O. Coker, 88, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001 at the Gladwin Living Centre after a long 
illness. She lived in Gladwin County since 1955 and previously lived in Standish. Erma married Jacob 
Coker, June 16, 1940 in Croswell. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a registered nurse at the 
Gladwin Living Centre, retiring in 1985 after 21 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 
Surviving are two daughters, Marilea Levine of Beaverton and Patsy Coker of Gladwin; one 
granddaughter, Stacey and husband William Randall of Manton; one grandson, Steven and wife Anne 
Levine of Gladwin; and one great-granddaughter, Kylie Levine of Gladwin. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, one brother, and two sisters. 
Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gladwin with Rev. 
Mary Jo Schuetz officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 
p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. 
Pauls’ Episcopal Church.
JACOB ROBERT COKER (1914 – 2 OCT 1976)

KENNETH W. COLBECK (1913 - NOV 1994)

MARY JUNE (THOMSON) COLBECK (2 JUNE 1916 - 13 NOV 1988)

Mary June Colbeck, 72, of Hillman and formerly of Beaverton, died Sunday, Nov 13, in Provincial House 
Nursing Home, Alpena, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County June 2, 1916, she lived here until 
moving to Saginaw and then back to Beaverton. She moved to Hillman in 1982. Mrs. Colbeck worked for 
Greer Abstract in Gladwin and then for Lawyers Titie Service and Abstrac in Saginaw for 42 years until 
retiring in 1980. She attended the United Methodist Church.
   The former Mary June Thomson, she was married to Kenneth Colbeck Feb. 23, 1935, in Saginaw. 
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, James of Gaylord; one brother, Mack Thomson of 
Clare; and 3 granddaughters. A sister and 3 brothers preceded her in death.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Levi Troyer officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-16/1988 
Column - 3 Page - 2

ONALEE MAY (HALL) COLBECK (3 JULY  1902 - 27 MARCH 1989)

Onalee May Colbeck, 86, of 1 River Ct., Gladwin, died Monday, March 27, 1989, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, July 3, 1902, she was a retired teacher from the Roseville 
School System and had moved back to Gladwin County 17 years ago. Mrs. Colbeck was a member of 
the Beaverton Order of Eastern Stars and also a retired beautician.
   The former Onalee Hall, she is survived by one son, Lavon Colbeck of East Detroit. Two daughters, 
Corliss and Joan Colbeck, preceded her in death. Services were held today, Wednesday,  at 3 p.m. 
from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald Keen officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-29/1989 Column - 2 Page - 2

Note: Was married to: Herman COLBECK (28 JAN 1899 - 22 JAN 1981)
 
JOHN E. COLER (5 AUG 1842 - 30 MARCH 1926)

John E. Coler was born at Patten's Mill, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1842, and died March 30, at 7 a.m., aged 83 years, 
7 months and 25 days. At the age of 22 he enlisted at Marietta, Ohio, May 2, 1864, in Co. D, 148th 
Regiment, Ohio Infantry, and served to the end of the Civil war, when he was honorably discharged. At 
the close of the war he went to Vernon county, Wis., and took up a homestead, where he resided 15 
years. Mr. Coler was united in marriage to Martha Z. Martin in February 1870, at Viroqua, Wis., to which 
union seven children were born --- Flora A. Martin of Bay City; Elsie M. Thompson of Casey, Ill.; Emma 
E., deceased; Ella A. Druley of Gladwin; Alva Everett of McDonough, N.Y.; Myrta A. Groves, Warner, 
Ohio; and Nellie J. Trimble of Winegar. Besides the children he leaves to mourn one brother, two sisters, 
six children, 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Coler returned to Ohion in 1881 and bought 
a farm near Beaverly, where he made his home' till 1897 when he moved to Walkerton, Va., and bought a 
farm of 450 acres, on which stood the old colonial home of the English ambassador under the 
administration of President Tyler. His wife died at Walkerton, Va., April 7, 1897, and is buried at 
Walkerton. He returned to his home in Ohio in 1898, and resided there until 1908, when he with his 
daughter came to Gladwin and bought property where he made his home till 1918, when he went to New 
York and bought a farm and lived there part of the time for two years. He united with the church at the 
age of 17 and took an active interest in all religious work as long as health would permit. He loved to 
sing and was a teacher of vocal music for many years. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist 
church, Gladwin, conducted by Rev. G. V. Dean, and the body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. 
Source: Gladwin County Record dated 04-15/1926 Column - 3 Page - 4 

CO D 148TH REG OH INF CIVIL WAR

ALICE M. COLERICK (1879 - 1895)
 
JOEL A. COMBS (17 SEP 1897 - 29 NOV 1967)

SERVICES SATURDAY FOR JOEL COMBS

   Joel A. Combs, 71, of Gladwin, died early this morning (Wednesday) in Saginaw Veteran's Hospital 
after a long illness. Born in Missouri on Sept. 17, 1897, he came to Gladwin County three years ago from 
Birmingham. Mr. Combs was a retired oil well driller and a veteran of World War I. He was married to 
Regina Feeley on April 4, 1921, in Kansas. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Hall, of Gladwin and Mrs. Joan 
Culloch, of Pontiac; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Martin, Coffeyville, Kan. and Mrs. Beatrice Slattery, of 
California; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
   Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John Cermak will 
officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 11-29/1987 Column - 7 Page - 1 

PFC CO A 139 INF WWI

DELILA ANN CONEY (21 NOV 1899 - 23 SEP 1989)

Mrs. Delila Ann Coney, 91, of 104 E. Adams St., Coleman, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 1989, in the Clare 
Community Hospital after a long illness. Born in Putman, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1899, she lived in Gladwin 
County for 60 years until moving to Midland County 10 years ago. She was married to William E. Coney, 
Jan. 27, 1915, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Walter and Harry of Beaverton and Leo of Shephard; 
4 daughters, Dora Stokes of Gladwin, Vera Knowlton of Coleman, Lorine Raab of Midland and Alice 
Foltz of Mt. Pleasant; and 93 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by a daughter and a son and 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
   Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur 
Munger officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-27/1989 
Column - 2 Page - 2

WILLIAM E. CONEY (1893 - JAN 1991)

DEAN CONNER (10 SEP 1932 - 21 MARCH 2001)
Dean Conner, 68, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at home following a short illness. He was 
born Sept. 10, 1932 in Muskegon and lived in Gladwin County most of his life. Dean married Darlene 
(Grove), Dec. 9, 1952 in Gladwin. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. 
He was a foreman for the Gladwin County Road Commission, retiring in May 1990 after 35 years. 
Following retirement, Dean became elected to the Gladwin County Road Commission in 1992. He loved 
farming and had a deep passion for his land and country. He was chosen as the Gladwin County 
Republican of the Year for 2000 and is a past president of the United Steelworkers of America, 
AFL/CIO/CLC, Local 14148. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Maureen Conner of 
Lansing; one son, Eric and wife Addie of Spring Lake; and one brother, Wilbur of Beaverton. He was 
preceded in death by one brother, Donald. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, Gladwin, with Rev. 
Donald Potter officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Gladwin Assembly of God Church, Our Savior Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Helping 
Hands. Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, was in charge of the arrangements.
BARBARA CONNER (? - FEB 194_) {BABY}
DELMAR D. CONNER (? – 5 JAN 1941)

JAMES LOUISE CONNER (? - DEC 1940)

JAMES SYLVESTER CONNER (17 MAY 1845 - 18 MAY 1910)

WELL KNOWN RESIDENT OF BUCKEYE CALLED SUDDENLY TO LONG HOME.

   The death of James Sylvester Conner took place suddenly at his home in Buckey, May 18, 1910. Mr. 
Conner had attended to his usual labors during the day, and lived only a few hours after supper, being 
taken ill with heart trouble. Mr. Conner was born near Pough-keepsie, N. Y., May 17, 1845, and at the time 
of his death was aged 65 years and 1 day. When about 8 years of age he came with his parents to 
Michigan, living in Genesee and Ingham counties until August, 1863, when he enlisted in the Civil war as 
private in Co. G., 27th Michigan infantry, and served until the close of the war, being present at the 
surrender of Lee. He was confined as a prisoner of war six months in Libby prison.
   He was united in marriage Dec. 19, 1865, with Olive Stid of Vevay township, Ingham county. After 
residing there for a time they move to Clare county, where he took a homestead in Frost township in 
1878. They resided there 10 years, then removed to Lawrence county, Tenn. In 1903 he returned to 
Michigan and settled in Buckeye township, Gladwin county, where he resided until the time of his death. 
His wife, three sons and five grandchildren survive him. Following are the son: George of Oklahoma, 
Edward of Mason and Ray at home. Mrs. Mary Howe, a granddaughter, of Eden they reared from 
infancy.
   Mr. Connor was held in high esteem. He was a member of the G.A.R., and members of the order 
acted as pallbearers. Rev. William Rumley officiated at the funeral held Saturday. Interment in Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1910 Column -4 Page - 1

PVT G 27TH MI INF CIVIL WAR

LOUSIE CONNER (1869 - 1927)

RAY E. CONNER (1882 - 1942)

EDSON ARCHABLE CONRAD (1867 – 26 JULY 1949) 

MILDRED J. (CARPER) CONRAD (20 DEC 1900 - 31 JAN 1982)

Mrs. Mildred J. Conrad, 81, of 3162 N. Three Rivers Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 31, in the Clare 
Nursing Home. Born in Champaign, Ill.; on December 20, 1900, she came to Gladwin County in 1923. Mrs. 
Conrad was a member of the Secord Baptist Church and the World War I Veterans Ladies Auxiliary. She 
wrote the Elm Grove news for the Gladwin County Record for many years. The former Mildred Carper, 
she was married to Orvill Conrad on November 2, 1919, in South Bend, Ind.
   Surviving besides her husband, are one son, Orville of Edenville; 6 daughters, Mrs. Frank (Leah) 
Breault, Mrs. Wayne (Carrol) Hutson and Mrs. James (Roma) Forgie of Gladwin, Mrs. Richard (Olive) 
Misner of LaGrange, Ind., Mrs. Evelyn Bard of Midland and Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) Wrisley Carper of Elkhart, 
Ind.; 4 sisters, Beulah Baker of Butler, Ind., Ruth Duesler and Grace Johnson of LaGrange, Ind.; 26 
grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry 
Gasche officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1982 
Column - 5 Page - 2

OLIVE CONRAD (1869 - APRIL 1957) 

ORVILLE GLOY CONRAD (9 SEP 1895 - 13 NOV 1982)

Orville G. Conrad, 87, of 3162 Three Rivers Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Clare Nursing 
Home following a long illness. Born in South Bend, Ind., on Sept. 9, 1895, he had lived in Gladwin 
County since 1923. He was a farmer and water well driller and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. 
He was a member of the World War I Barracks and the Secord Baptist Church. Mr. Conrad and the 
former Mildred Carper were married Nov. 3, 1919, in South Bend. She preceded hime in death Jan. 31, 
1982.
   Survivors include a son, Orville of Big Stone Gap, Va.; 6 daughters, Mrs. Frank (Leah) Breault, Mrs. 
Wayne (Carrol) Hutson and Mrs. James (Roma) Forgie of Gladwin, Mrs. Richard (Olive) Misner of 
Wolcottville, Ind., Mrs. Evelyn Bard of Midland and Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) Wrisley of Fenton; a sister, Mrs. 
Edol Fall of Bay City; 26 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, 
Paul Eugene and Faye Eldon.
   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Edward 
Jaynes officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-07/1982 
Column - 5 Page - 2

VIOLA CONVERSE (1868 – 13 NOV 1968)

WILLIAM HENRY CONVERSE (3 JAN 1866 - 15 OCT 1944)

WILLIAM CONVERSE DIES SUNDAY

   William Henry Converse, 78, retired Winegars merchant, died at his home there early Sunday morning 
after an illness of several years. Mr. Converse had been a resident of the county for more than 34 years 
and was well-known throughtout this section of the state. He was engaged in lumber operations in this 
area in the early days and for many years operated K general store at Winegars. 
   Born in Muskegon county on January 3, 1866, he was married in Toledo, Ohio, on October 28, 1890. 
He and Mrs. Converse came to Gladwin county and settled at Winegars in 1910. Surviving are his widow, 
Mrs. Viola Convers; a son, Probate Judge Harry Converse, of Standish; and a daughter, Mrs. August 
Helm, of Carelton, MI. 
   Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home here on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John R. 
Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-18/1944 Column - 6 Page - 1

DOROTHY M. COON (1922 - ?)   

GEORGE RUSSELL COON (17 FEB 1922 - 23 JULY 1970)

GEORGE COON, 48 DIES SUDDENLY

   George R. Coon, 48, of Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday, July 23, while picking 
blueberries in Denton Township, Roscommon County. Born at Houghton Lake on Feb. 17, 1922, he had 
lived in Gladwin County since 1946. Mr. Coon was employed by the Dow Chemical Co. He was a member 
of the Skeels Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He served with the U.S. Air Force in the 
South Pacific. He was married to the former Dorothy Hayward on Feb. 23, 1946, in Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, George, at home; two daughters, Sherry Ann and Mary 
Lu, at home; his mother, Mrs. Ada Coon, of Houghton Lake; and three sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Markham, of 
Deer Isle, Me., Mrs. Grace Bielby, of Lansing and Mrs. Vera Szylagyi, of Flint. Rites were held Sunday at 
2 p.m. from the Skeels Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in the Highland 
Cemetery. The Miner-Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record 
dated 07-29/1970 Column - 5 Page - 1 

MI SGT 2 AIRDROME SQ AAF WWII

GENEVIEVE IRENE COREY (20 JULY 1911 - 2 JAN 1913)
 
HUGH M. COREY (29 MARCH 1846 - 18 APRIL 1890)

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION

HUGH M. COREY AND SON AARON INSTANTLY KILLED

BOILER AND FRAGMENTS THROWN 25 TO 30 RODS.

   During the noon hour Monday a terrible explosion took place at the mill of L. Ozmun in Tobacco 
township, about 10 miles south of this place, and H. M. Corey, engineer and sawyer, and his son Aaron, 
the fireman, were instantly killed. The other hands employed in the mill had fortunately not arrived from 
dinner. Mr. Corey's daugter, Mary, 12 years old, and sons Reuben, 9 years, and Timmie, 7 years, bright 
appearing children, had brought dinner to the mill for Mr. Corey and Aaron, who had just finished eating, 
and Mary was returning to the residence of the family, a half mile distance, when she heard the report, 
which came with a thud similiar to a large tree falling. 
   The boys had lingered, and with Jimmie Fairchild, a playmate, 14 years old, were standing in the road 
near the mill, and were hit by flying missiles, but not seriously injured. The dome of the boiler was thrown 
some 25 rods, and brick and missiles were scattered the same distance about the mill. Windows in the 
school house, several rods away, were broken, and plaster jarred off, and windows in dwellings in the 
vicinity were also broken. School was not in session or more lives would have been lost.
   After the explosion the boys hastened to the scene, and were soon reinforced by neighbors. Mr. 
Corey was found near a saw which lie was filing a gash in the back of his head, and breathed a few times 
before he expired. Aaron was bruised and burned beyond recognition, and no doubt was killed on the 
spot. The bodies were taken in charge, and the next day brought to the county seat by friends, the 
G.A.R., of which Mr. Corey was a member, taking an active part in looking after the remains, and after 
the bereaved family.
   The direct cause of the explosion is unknown. One theory is that the boiler, which did not sit level, had 
been allowed to get dry in one end, while in the other seemingly having plenty of water. The bodies were 
viewed by many people at the undertaking rooms, and expressions of sympathy and sorrow were heard 
on all hands. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church yesterday afternoon. Rev. M. Stephens 
preaching impressively form II Timothy iv-7. Members of Noble post G.A.R. did honor to the remains, 
attending in uniform, and the church was filled by people form the village and surrounding country.

THE DECEASED

   Hugh M. Corey was born at Duck Lake, Muskegon county, March 29, 1846, and when two years old 
was taken to Ohio, where he was reared in the family of his grandparents. When 15 years of age he 
enlisted with the 123rd regiment of Ohio volunteers, and served form Sep. 24, 1862, until July 20, 1865. 
He was married at Martinsburgh, Va., Dec. 12, 1864, to Rachel Rankin, who survives him as his widow, 
with nine children, the youngest seven months old, and the eldest Anna, married 23 years old. After his 
discharge from the army they lived in Ohio five years and then removed to Michigan, residing at 
Chesaning a short time, and from there removing to Farwel, remaining until about 10 years ago, when 
they first removed to Gladwin, and have since resided in the village and county, Mr. Corey having been 
employed during the time in and about sawmills, being a practical sawyer and engineer.
   Mr. C. was a staunch upholder of his principles. At the time of his death he was a member of the M. E. 
church, and was an earnest worker in the cause of religion. In his early years he had experienced the evils 
of intemperance, but changed his course, and remained a faithful and zealous worker for temperance 
until his death, having been an active member of the I.O.G.T. for many years. Besides he was a leading 
member of the G.A.R. post at this place. His sudden death falls heavily upon his bereaved family, who 
have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends, of whom he had respect and esteem.
   Aaron was born in Ohio, and was in his 20th year. He was subject to fits, and was not a proper person 
to work about a mill, although he had been around mills more or less all his life. A frightful death for 
himself and father were no doubt the cost of his lack of knowledge in regard to his work. The scarred 
and bruised appearance of the poor boy as he rested in the arms of deth was pitiful. Gladwin County 
Record dated 04-18/1890 Column - 4 Page - 5
 
123 OH VOL CIVIL WAR

RACHEL JANE (RANKIN) COREY (27 MARCH 1850 - 25 JAN 1926)

Mrs. Rachel Corey, an old resident of Gladwin, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Mary Corey, in Saginaw. The body was brought to Gladwin Wednesday by Rogers & Neely. Funeral 
services held at the M. E. church Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 01-28/1926 
Column - 4 Page - 4
_______________________________________
Rachel Jane Rankin Corey, widow of Hugh M. Corey, was born at Berkley Spring, West Virginia, March 
27, 1850, and departed this life Jan. 25, 1926, at the home of her daughter, Mary J. Corey, at 614 North 
Franklin St., Saginaw, aged 75 years, 10 months and 29 days. Mr. and Mrs. Corey were married at 
Martinsburg, West Virginia, Dec. 15, 1865, and after a few years residence there moved to Ohio. Later 
they came to Michigan, living for a short time in Chesaning and also in Clare county. They came to 
Gladwin in 1880 where Mrs. Corey lived until a few years ago, when she moved with her daughter to 
Saginaw. Mr. Corey preceded Mrs Corey in death 36 years ago. She has been in poor health the last 26 
years, but has been a patient sufferer. She was a member of the Gladwin M. E. church for 39 years, but 
two years ago she transferred her membership to Jefferson avenue M. E. church of Saginaw.
   Those left to mourn her loss are three sons and five daughters: Mrs. Reuben Corey of Detroit, Mich., 
Mrs. Adolph Hunt and Mrs Elmer Dennings of Gladwin, Reuben Corey, Timothy Corey, Mary Corey, Mrs. 
Alfred Francis of Saginaw and Freeman Corey of Petosky. She also leaves one sister of Flint, Michigan, 
besides grandchildren and other relatives and many friends. The body was brought to Gladwin for burial 
on the family lot in Highland cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer at the M. 
E. church, Gladwin, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 28, 1926. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1926 Column 
- 4 Page - 4

JOSEPH C. CORNWELL (28 APRIL 1961 - 29 JUNE 1994)

PATRICIA A. CORNWELL (14 OCT 1932 - 22 JUNE 2000)
Patricia A. Cornwell, 67, of Gladwin, died Thursday, June 22, 2000 at home following a short illness. Born 
Oct. 14, 1932 in Hollywood, Fla., she was the daughter of Joseph and Francis (McCarthy) Kennedy. She 
lived in Gladwin County since 1988 and previously lived in Clinton Township. Patricia married Donald 
Cornwell, Sept. 3, 1953 in Redford. She was a teacher at Warren Woods Public Schools until 1984 when 
she became director of training for the Otsakita Council, Girl Scouts of America, until 1988. In 1988, she 
moved to Gladwin and opened the House of Yarn until 1996. She was a member of the Gladwin Theatre 
Group and a member of Northern Notes in Gladwin. 
Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Debra and husband Charles Losicki of Clarkston; 
two sons, Robert J. of Warren and Christopher of Kalamazoo; and three granddaughters, Heather, Lauren 
and Merideth Losicki. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, James O’Conner; and one 
son, Joseph Colon in 1994. 
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin with Rev. Father Patrick 
Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. A wake service was held at 7 p.m. 
Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Gladwin County Industries, Gladwin Theater Group, or the 
Leader Dog for the Blind.
ROBERT "BOB" COGSWELL (8 MARCH 1949 - 21 FEB 2003)
Robert “Bob” Cogswell , 53, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at Saginaw Covenant - Harrison 
hospital in Saginaw, Michigan on Feb. 21, 2003. He was born March 8, 1949 to Kenneth and Wanda 
(Smith) Cogswell in Greenville, Michigan. Bob was an electrician for Pyramid Control, Inc. in Midland, and 
in 2000 he became the owner and operator of Cogswell Electrical, Inc. in Gladwin. He had resided in 
Gladwin County for 33 years, having previously resided in Gaylord. He was a member of Gladwin United 
Methodist Church and loved volunteering at the church. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, and he also 
enjoyed rodeos and other western lifestyle activities. He married Valerie (Grove) Cogswell Aug. 12, 1967 
in Gaylord. 
Bob is survived by his wife, Valerie, of Gladwin; daughter Cynda (John) Schroeder of Macomb Township, 
Michigan; son Jason (Amy) Cogswell of Gladwin; grandsons Devon, Logan and Jordan Schroeder, all of 
Macomb Township, Michigan; father Kenneth Cogswell of Grayling; brothers Thomas Cogswell of 
Grayling and William Cogswell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
mother. 
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at Gladwin United Methodist Church with Rev. 
Donald Roberts officiating. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held 
Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin.
AMELIA BEATRICE (CAMPBELL) COUNCELL (18 SEP 1898 - 11 APRIL 1949)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. COUNCELL

   Amelia Beatrice Councell; 50, wife of Keith Councel, will be buried on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. C. F. Olin, of the Gladwin Baptist church, will officiate and 
interment will be in the Highland cemetery. Mrs. Councell was born in Grout township on September 18, 
1898, and was married there to Mr. Councell. They operated a farm in the same township and it was here 
that Mrs. Councell passed away after an illness of about six months.
   Surviving are eight children, Rolland of Gladwin, Eldon of Marion, Ohio, Graham, John and Frank of 
Detroit, and Thomas, Carmen and Vera at home; two brothers, Roy Campbell of Gladwin and Frank 
Campbell of West Unity, Ohio; also five grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-13/1949 Column 
- 1 Page - 1

ANNIE (THOMPSON) COUNCELL (1867 - 10 NOV 1929)

CHARLES ROLLAND COUNCELL (12 OCT 1947 - 7 SEP 1995)

ELSIE MAY (HOAG) COUNCELL (1 DEC 1921 - 21 MAY 1984)

Elsie M. Councell, 62, of 77 Fairview Blvd., Farwell, died suddenly Monday, May 21, in the Clare 
Community Hospital. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on December 1, 1921, she moved to Farwell 3 years 
ago from Gladwin. The former Elsie Hoag, she was married to George Councell on December 9, 1939, in 
Gladwin. 
   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Charles of Phoniex, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Lavern (Marion) Haggart of Coleman; 3 brothers, Lloyd and Howard of Midland and Tom of Gladwin; 2 
sisters, Mrs. Grace Wylie of Gladwin and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt of Burton; and 4 grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Charles Booth will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-23/1984 Column - 4 Page - 2

(Midland Daily News, May 23, 1984)

Elsie M. Councell, 62, 77 Fairview, Farwell, died Monday, May 21, at Clare Community Hospital.

She was born Dec. 1, 1921, in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was married Dec. 9, 1939, to George R. 
Councell.  She leaves her husband, George; son, Charles Councell of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter, Mrs. 
LaVern (Marion) Haggart of Coleman; four grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Hoag and Howard Hoag of 
Midland, Tom Hoag of Gladwin sisters, Mrs. Grace Wylie of Gladwin and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt of Burton.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Funeral Home’s Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Booth 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home anytime until the 
time of service

GEORGE "KEITH" COUNCELL (8 JULY 1897 - 31 OCT 1971)

Keith Councell, 74, of Grout Township, died at his home, Sunday, October 31, following a short illness. 
Born in Indiana July 8, 1897, he came to Gladwin County with his parents 68 years ago in 1903. Mr. 
Councell and the former Alma Buzzell were married May 9, 1951. He was a self-employed blacksmith and 
a welder by occupation.
   Surviving are his wife Alma; eight sons, George, Frank, Robert and William, all of Gladwin, Eldon of 
Lincoln, Neb., Graham of Whittier, Calif., John of Farwell, and Thomas of Littleton, Colo.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Fred (Carmen) Olin of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lyle (Vera) Parker, of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Collins 
of Los Angeles; 8 step-children, 28 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held 
Wednesday (today) at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Clair Olin of Grayling officiating. 
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2

GEORGE "KORY" COUNCELL (18 JULY 1870 - 1 JAN 1954)

RITES MONDAY FOR GEORGE COUNCELL

   Funeral services for George Kory Councell, 83, were held on Monday afternoon, January 4, at the Hall 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Woods officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Councell, a 
long-time resident of Grout township, passed away on New Year's Day. He was born on July 18, 1870, in 
Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of George W. and Nancy Councell. He married Miss Anna Thompson there 
and moved to Gladwin in 1903, settling on a farm in Grout township. Mrs. Councell passed away in 1929 
and in November of 1937 Mr. Councell married Mrs. Julia C. Fackler, who died in 1946.
   In 1946, Mr. Councell retired from the farm and moved into a house on the farm of his son, where he 
lived until September, 1953, when he became ill and was taken to the house of his son. Surviving are one 
son, Keith G. Councell, of Grout, and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Collins, of Tucson, Arizona; a step-son, 
Glenn Fackler, of Detroit, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Campbell, of Grout; one brother, Frank 
Councell, of Utica, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Willard Carmen, of Hartford City, Indiana; 12 grandchildren, 
21 great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren.
   Pallbearers were James Ogg, Elwood Gedney, Howard Gedney, Harry Farling, John  Plude and Tom 
Farling.Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1954 Column - 8 Page - 1 

GEORGE "ROLLAND" COUNCELL (23 SEP 1918 – 25 MAR 1993)

George R. Councell, 74, of 110 Knox St., Beaverton, died suddenly Thursday, March 25, 1993, at his 
home. Born in Muncie, Ind., Sept. 23, 1918, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He was 
employed in maintenance for Dow Chemical Co, and retired in December 1976, after 30 years. He also 
owned a sawmill in Grout Township. Mr. Councell and the former Elsie Hoag were married Dec. 9, 1939, 
in Gladwin. She preceded him in death May 21, 1984. 
   Surviving are one son, Charles of Carmel, Calif,; one daughter, Marion Councell of Gladwin; 7 
brothers, Eldon of Auburn, Ind., Tom of Littleton, Colo., Graham of Sun City, Fla., John of Clare, Robert 
of Grand Rapids and William of Flint.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vera Parker and Mrs. Carmen Olin of Gladwin; 
good friend, Imogene Leonard of Beaverton; step-mother, Mrs. Alma Rau of Gladwin; 8 step-brothers 
and sisters; and 4 grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Donald 
Roberts officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1993 
Column - 1 Page - 2 

JOHN ALBERT COUNCELL (11 MARCH 1877 - 10 OCT 1950)

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR JOHN COUNCELL

   John Albert Councell, 73, who passed away at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital on Tuesday evening, 
October 10, will be buried in Highland cemetery, following services on Friday at 2 o'clock from the Hall 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Schmidt, from the Gladwin Free Methodist church, will officiate. Mr. 
Councell was born on March 12, 1877, in Cumberland, Indiana, served in the Spanish-American War. He 
has been making his home with his brother, George Councell, in Grout.
   Surviving are two brothers, George, of Grout and Frank, of Utica, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Fannie 
Carmin, of Hartford City, Indiana; also one foster-daughter, Grace Councell of Detroit. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-11/1950 Column - 1 Page - 1 

MI PVT 19 INF SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 
NOTE: (CALLED BERT WAS A SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERAN WORKED FOR FORD 
MOTOR CO. WENT TO RUSSIA WITH FORD TO TRAIN RUSSIAN IRON WORKERS).

JULIA M. (FACKLER) COUNCELL (1879 – 23 JUNE 1946)

CHETTIE COWELL (? - 6 JAN 1887)

CLARENCE COWELL (26 OCT 1887 - 26 JAN 1899)

EFFIE M. COWELL (1886 - 1933)

WILLIAM J. COWELL (1861 - 1938)

EMMA A. COX (1892 – 24 DEC 1946)

LUCILLE (SISCO) COX (1910 - MARCH 1938)

OTA F. COX (1882 - JULY 1968)

E. BURT CRAIG (24 SEP 1896 – 20 MAY 1970)

(From the Gladwin Record dated 5/27/1970 column 7, pg3)

Burt Craig Buried Here Saturday -- Burt Craig, 73, of Inkster, died Wednesday, May 20, after a long 
illness.  He was born September 24, 1896, in Ontario, Canada.  Mr. Craig was a resident of Gladwin and 
was employed by the county road commission until moving to Inkster where he was an employee of the 
Wayne County Road Commission.  Mrs. Craig is the former Miss Vada Bennett, of Gladwin.  Survivors, 
in addition to his wife, Vada, a daughter, Mrs. Loutrell Pagonne of Garden City; a granddaughter, Mrs. 
Linda Morgan of Gladwin; and two great grandsons.  Services were held in Inster and interment was 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Saturday.


VADA I. (BENNETT) CRAIG (14 JAN 1904 – 01 JAN 1997)

(From the Gladwin Record dated 1/8/1997 column 2, pg7)

Vada I. Craig, 92, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at the home of her granddaughter Linda 
Morgan, after a short illness.  Born Jan. 14, 1904 in Gladwin, she lived in Gladwin since 1987, moving 
here from Inkster.  The former Vada Bennett married E. Burton Craig, December 30, 1922 in Gladwin.  
He preceded her in death May 3, 1970.  She had been employed by Awning Co. in Detroit as a 
seamstress retiring after 20 years, in 1965.  Surviving is one granddaughter, Linda and husband Cal 
Morgan of Gladwin; four great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in 
death by a daughter, Loutrell Paganone, May 7, 1987 and a sister, Maxine Raymond, March 1996.  
Services were held at 1pm Saturday, at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Deane B. 
Wyllys officiating.  Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.  Those planning an expression of 
sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of Gladwin County.


INFANT DAUGHTER CRAWFORD (16 NOV 1961 - ABT. 16 NOV 1961)

SERVICES HELD FOR INFANT

   Graveside services were held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 in Highland Cemetery for the infant 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Crawford, of Gladwin, who was born on Nov. 16. The Rev. George Artman 
officiated. Surviving besides her parents, are a brother, Larry two sisters, Toni and Lisa; and 
grandparents, Mrs. Elizabeth Tenwald and Mr. and Mrs. William Crawford. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-29/1961 Column - 3 Page - 1

VIRGINIA L. (BAUGH) CRAWFORD (11 SEP 1911 - 16 JAN 1986)

Virginia L. Crawford, 74, of 1880 Weber Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday,  Jan. 16, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a long illness. Born in East St. Louis, Ill., Sept. 11, 1911, she camet ot Gladwin County 
in 1946 from Illinois. She was head of medical records at the Gladwin Area Hospital for 17 years until 
retiring in 1972. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Gladwin Area Hospital Auxiliary. The former Virginia 
Baugh, she was married to William Crawford Feb. 11, 1946, in Detroit.
   Surviving besides her husband are, 2 sons, Richard of Gladwin and James of Phoniex, Ariz.; one 
sister, Lucille Springer of Oklahoma; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held 
Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown officiated and 
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-22/1986 Column - 4 Page - 2

WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD (1911 -10 FEB 1993)

FRANKLIN A. CRICK (22 JUNE 1948 - 21 OCT 2005)

Franklin A. Crick, 57, of Gladwin died Oct. 21, 2005 at his home after a long illness. He was born in 
Gladwin on June 22, 1948 to William and Treva (Fritz) Crick. He married Edie Smith in Ohio on Sept. 15, 
1972. He lived in Gladwin County his whole life and was a caregiver at Willford's Adult Foster Care. He 
served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
   Surviving are his wife, Edie Crick of Gladwin; two daughters, Lori (Gary) Bailey of Blanchard and 
Carrie Crick, and special friend Fred Shaver of Gladwin; four grandchildren and one Great grandchild; 
and one sister, Billie Stanfield of Gladwin. He was predeceased by his parents and one grandchild, 
Timothy.
   a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005 at Hall Funeral Home, 440 E. Cedar 
Avenue in Gladwin. Pastor David Sprang will be officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in 
Gladwin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made according to the wishes of the family. 
Gladwin County Record dated 10-26/2005 Column - 3 Page - 2

TREVA JUNE CRICK (1925 – 16 MARCH 1985)

WILLIAM H. CRICK (1919 – 9 APRIL 1996)

CAROLINE (MACUK) RUMMINGER-CRIPPS (19 JAN 1918 - 29 SEP 2003)
Caroline Rumminger-Cripps , age 85, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing 
Center following a long illness. She was born on January 19, 1918 in Detroit to the late Andrew and Mary 
(Switald) Macuk. She married Ronald Cripps on December 9, 1980 here in Gladwin. 
Surviving besides her husband Ronald is daughter, Joanne Rolston of Big Rapids; one step-son, Ron 
and Marjorie Cripps, Jr. of Gladwin; one step-daughter, Diane McKinney of North Carolina; one 
daughter-in-law, Sonja Rumminger; one brother, Andy Macuk of Twining; six grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and 
nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Henry Rumminger; two sons, James and Thomas 
Rumminger; and a grandson, Jody Rumminger. 
Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home with 
Reverend Phillip Hortop presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the 
Sisson Funeral Home.
GARLEN RAY CRIPPS (19 JAN 1923 - 6 NOV 2000)

   Garlan Ray Cripps, 77, of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 6 in Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements are 
incomplete and are being handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/2000 
Column - 6 Page - 2   

   Garlen Ray Cripps, 77, of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000 at the V.A. Hospital in Kansas City, 
MO. 
Born Jan. 19, 1923 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late William and Myrta (Allen) Cripps. Garlen married 
the former Ula Faye Benmark, Oct. 26, 1946 at the Gladwin RLDS Church. He served his country during 
World War II, serving in the Marine Corps, and was an active member of the VFW Post 7303. He worked 
for The Dow Chemical Company, retiring in 1981 after 34 years. He was an active member of the 
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 
   Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, LaDora and husband Richard McFarlane, 
Jacqueline and husband Larry Isberg, and Alecia Cripps, all of Missouri; one son, Roland of Gladwin; 
two brothers, William, and Don and wife Agnes; two sisters, Ila Farrow and Neva Vaughn; seven 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Laverne; and 
one sister, Arlen Wray. 
Services were held Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Don Pendleton officiating. Burial and 
graveside services were in Highland Cemetery under the auspice of the VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County 
Record dated 11-15/2000 Column - 2 Page - 2 

ARTHUR L. CRIVEA (1929 – 11 NOV 1989)

FREDA M. CRIVEA (1924 – 18 FEB 1996)

FLOYD E. CROCKETT (1920 - ?)  

RUTH (OGG) CROCKETT (1920 - ?)

HERBERT J. CROOK  (17 AUG 1895 - 15 APRIL 1969)

SERVICES FRIDAY FOR HERBERT CROOK

   Herbret J. Crook, 73, of Hay Township, died Tuesday, April 15, in the Gladwin Hospital after a short 
illness. Born in Speaker on August 17, 1895, he came to Gladwin County six years ago from Berkley. Mr. 
Crook was a veteran of World War I. He was married to the former Lottie Campbell on May 26, 1951, in 
Royal Oak. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Elmer, of Speaker, Dr. Norris, of Slippery 
Rock, Pa., Victor, of Gladwin, and Frank, of Merritt, Fla.; five daughters, Mrs. Rachel Traver, of 
Cleveland, O., Mrs. Virginia Pietryzk, of Warren, Mrs. Emma Young, of Berkley, Mrs. F. B. Femmer, of St. 
Louis Mo., and Mrs. Margaret Westfall, of Troy; two brothers, George, of Flint and Harry, of Hollywood, 
Fla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Epsey, of Peck, and Mrs. Alice Forbs, of Sea Island, Ga.
   Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. M. R. Purnam will 
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-16/1969 Column - 
2 Page - 1 

MI SGT 308 CO MTC WWI

LENA R. (GRAHAM) CRONIN (18 JUNE 1903 - 14 MARCH 1996)

PHILIP GREY CRONIN (14 JULY 1905 - 15 JAN 1989)

Philip G. Cronin, 83, of 144 S. Townsend St., Gladwin, died Sunday, Jan. 15, at his home after a short 
illness. Born in Beaverton Township, July 14, 1905, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. 
Cronin was a retired millwright for Chevrolet Motors in Flint. He was a member of Beaverton Masonic 
Lodge 453 F. & A.M. and Local 659. Mr. Cronin and the former Lena Graham were married Feb. 22, 1934.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Philip of Flint; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by a sister, Agnes Geer, 3 half brothers, Carl Curtis and Ralph Wright; and a half sister, Rose 
Wright. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funera Home. The Rev. Joel 
Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held tonight, 
Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 01-18/1989 Column - 2 Page 
- 2

HERBERT J. CROOK (17 AUG 1895 - 15 APRIL 1969)

AMANDA (CLEASON) CROSKERY (10 NOV 1871 - 23 MAY 1883)

ELLA MAE CROSKERY (1873 – 19 MARCH 1961)

JAMES CROSKERY (1863 – 17 JUNE 1945)

JESSIE I. "MINNIE" CROSKERY (20 NOV 1868 - 14 APRIL 1898)

ROBERT CROSKERY (1865 – 3 NOV 1932)

EDWARD CROSSON (1843 – 28 AUG 1906)

MARY CROSSON (22 MAY 1843 - 26 OCT 1921)

FRANKLIN JAMES CRUICKSHANK (13 AUG 1911 - 21 JAN 1991)

Franklin James Cruickshank, 79, of 410 E. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 21, 1991, in the 
Mid-Michigan Regional Health Center-Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Oshawa, Ont., Can., Aug. 13, 
1911, he came to Gladwin County 54 years ago. Mr. Cruickshank retired from Cruickshank Gas Station 
and Coal Yard in Gladwin. He was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Mr. 
Cruickshank was married to the former Fern Quellatt, Aug. 12, 1937, in Birmingham.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, James of Fort Worth, Texas.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Anthony (Carol) Wurmlinger of Jackson; 3 sisters, Thelma Lang of Whitby, Ont. and Doris Dundas and 
Helen Levely of Midland; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held today, 
Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and 
burial was in the Highland Centery. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-23/1991 Column - 3 Page - 2

BETTY J. CUDDIE (1919 - ?)

DONALD R. CUDDIE (27 JULY 1919 – 19 MAR 2006)

Donald R. Cuddie, 86, of Beaverton died March 19, 2006 at home following a short illness. He was born 
in Gladwin on July 27, 1919 to Herman J. and Elizabeth (McGregor) Cuddie. He married the Betty Russell 
in Gladwin on June 21, 1941. They were married for 64 years. He was a foreman at Brown Machine in 
Beaverton until 1972 when he transferred to Aladdin Company in Nashville, Tennessee, retiring in 1979 
and moving back to Gladwin. Don was a very loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Cuddie of Beaverton; two sons, Ronald W. Cuddie of Tennessee and 
Howard James Cuddie of Beaverton; his sister-in-law, Florence (Tom) Brubaker of Midland; four 
grandchildren, Douglas, David, Denise and Danette; and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased 
by his parents; four sisters, Leone, Jane, Iris and Velma; his grandson, J.R. Cuddie; and three brothers, 
Elmar, Mac and Wayne.

Memorial contributions may be made according to the wishes ofthe family. Cremationhas taken place. 
Gladwin County Record dated 3/33/2006.

ELLMORE G. CUDDIE (20 FEB 1882 - 2 AUG 1964)

RITES HELD FOR ELLMORE CUDDIE

   Services were held today (Wednesday) for Ellmore C. Cuddie, 82, of Gladwin from the Hall Funeral 
Home who died Sunday after a long illness. He was born Feb. 20, 1882, in Huron County and had live in 
Gladwin County for 60 years. He is survived by three brothers, Warner, Alt, and Malcolm, all of Gladwin; 
two sisters, Mrs. Velma Cronk of Midland, and Mrs. Russell Diffen, of West Branch. The Rev. Carl Briggs 
officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-05/1964 Column - 3 
Page - 1

H. WAYNE CUDDIE (1 NOV 1914 - 29 APRIL 1983)

H. Wayne Cuddie, 68, of the Beaverton Manor, died Friday, April 29, in the Midland Hospital Center 
following a short illness. Born in Gladwin County on November 1, 1914, he moved to Flint in 1953. He 
retired from Buick Motors in 1974 after 20 years and moved back to Gladwin County. Mr. Cuddie was a 
member of the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge 171, the Rebekahs and Masonic Lodge 397.
   Surviving are one brother, Don of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Leone Morgan and Mrs. Velma Markle of 
Gladwin. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Donald Bates officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1983 
Column - 4 Page - 2

JAMES R. "J. R" CUDDIE (31 AUG 1982 - 7 JUNE 2003)
James R. “J.R.” Cuddie , age 20, of Gladwin, died suddenly June 7, 2003 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. James was born Aug. 31, 1982 to 
Howard J. and Jane (O’Dell) Cuddie in Sioux City, Iowa. He worked at Quality Environmental Services in 
Gladwin as an asbestos remover. He lived in Gladwin County most of his life. 
Surviving him are his father, Howard Cuddie of Gladwin; two brothers, Howard J. (Bonnie) Cuddie of 
Milton, Kentucky, and Douglas Cuddie of Royal Oak; and grandparents Donald R. and Betty J. Cuddie 
of Gladwin. He was predeceased by his mother. Funeral services were held Monday, June 9 at Hall 
Funeral Home in Gladwin, Rev. Mark Moore officiating.
LLOYD LEVIEN CUDDIE (1899 - 1905)

MALCOLM D. CUDDIE, SR (17 OCT 1851 - 10 JAN 1919)

CUDDIE---Malcolm Cuddie died Jan. 10, 1919, at his home in Sage township where he had lived eight 
years. He was born in Ontario. Burial services were held Wednesday afternoon with interment in Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5

CUDDIE---Malcolm Cuddie Sr., who died at his home in Sage township, Gladwin county, Jan. 11, 1919, 
aged 67 years, 3 months and 14 days, was born in Ontario, Oct. 17, 1851. At the age of 14 he 
commenced to work in a sawmill, in which he continued until 19 years of age, when he came to Huron 
county, Michigan, where he worked in the lumberwoods winters and in sawmills summers until 1878, in 
which year on March 20 he married Miss Margaret Dunlap, one of the oldest pioneers of Huron county, 
and settled on a farm. In 1904 he came to Gladwin county and bought the Sherbino farm on the state 
road in Sage, with 13 of a family. Eight years ago he bought the Hamilton Davis farm on the town line 
north of Gladwin, upon which he resided from that time until his death.
   Mr. Cuddie was very zealous in securing improvements. The road from Thompson's corner to Podunk 
was laid out through his efforts, on which road he bought farms for his boys. Mr. Cuddie was very 
careful in his dealing. His word was good as his bond, and honor and principle were his pride. He was a 
kind and thoughtful husband and loved his family. Too much cannot be said in his favor.
   For the past 10 years his health has been failing him. About 16 months ago he was afflicted with the 
shingles, which seemed to affect his nerves. He tried everything without avail. He was a great sufferer, 
but was very patient, hoping for better health, although failing slowly until the last.
   Mr. Cuddie's family consisted of seven sons and four daughters: Herman, Ellmore, Warner, Altamer; 
Mary, Velma, Maggie, Lavera, Malcolm, Lloyd and Mirth. The two youngest passed away with diphtheria 
in 1905, the rest are all living in Gladwin, also the wife and mother. Besides his own family Mr. Cuddie 
raised the family of his sister, Mrs. James Watson, who died leaving four helpless children, whom Mr. 
Cuddie gave a home and a father's care. Two of them live in Gladwin county, Lembert and Mary, Hattie 
McIlman in Alpena, and Russell Watson, a soldier boy whose whereabouts are not known; he mourned 
for his "soldier boy" as he called him until the last.
   Funeral was held at the home Wednesday, Jan. 15, with interment in Highland cemetery. Elder Goheen 
conducting the services. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5

MARGARET ANN (DUNLAP) CUDDIE (21 SEP 1860 - 6 SEP 1944)

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret A. Cuddie, 83, who died Wednesday at her home in Sage township, 
were held Friday, September 8 at 2 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints' church, Gladwin. Elder George White 
officiated, and burial was in Highland cemetery. Margaret Ann Dunlap was born in Forestville, Sanalac 
county, Dellavan township, Michigan, September 21, 1860 and when seven-years old went with her 
parents to Huron county and lived there until March 20, 1878 when at the age of 17 she was married to 
Malcolm Cuddie.
   They became the parents of eleven children. Mr. Cuddie, two sons, Lloyd and Myrth and two 
daughters, Mrs. Mary Flach and Mrs. Margaret Vanhorn have preceded her in death. She is survived by 
seven children, Herman, Ellmore, Warner, Altamore, Malcolm, all of Gladwin; Mrs. Velma Cronk, of 
Midland and Mrs. Lavera Diffin of West Branch; 35 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren; also her 
youngest brother, Milo Dunlap of Ubly, Michigan.
   Mrs. Cuddie was also the mother to seven orphan children whom she raised to maturity. She first took 
the Watson family of four children consisting of Mrs. Hattie Anderson of Flint; Limbert Watson of 
Durand; Russell Watson of Otisville and Mrs Mary Nichols of Midland. In later years she took her three 
grandchildren, Mrs Evelyn Grey, who has preceded her in death; Mrs. Erma MAXWELL of Detroit; and 
Lucy Vanhorn who remained with and helped care for her until her death.
   Mrs. Cuddie was a woman loved and honored by all who knew her as well as a kind and loving mother. 
She will be long remembered by those who knew her. Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1944 Column - 
1 Page - 1

MARGARET IONE CUDDIE (1904 – 12 OCT 1912) 

MARTHA E. CUDDIE (1905 – 15 SEP 1905)

CHARLES A. CULBERSON (1901 - SEP 1964)

LILA (WALKER) CULBERSON (8 NOV 1901 - 8 MARCH 1981)

WILLIAM FREDERICK CUNNINGHAM (4 JULY 1892 - 28 FEB 1969)

EX-RESIDENT IS BURIED HERE

   William Frederick Cunningham, 76, of Gaylord and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, Feb. 28, in 
Munson Hospital, Traverse City. Born in Tennessee on July 4, 1892, he was a retired General Motors 
employee. Mr. Cunningham was a veteran of World War I and a membe of the Reorganized Latter Day 
Saints Church in Flint, Butman and Gaylord. 
   He lived in Butman Township from 1957 to 1961. Surviving are one brother, James of Flint; one sister, 
Mrs. Mary Hinds of Chattanooga, Tenn. and several nieces and nephews. Rites were held Monday at 2 
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Theodore Engle of Gaylord, officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-05/1969 Column - 5 Page - 2 

MI PVT ORDINANCE DEPT WWI

CLAUDIA (KOZIARSKI) CURTALE (22 SEP 1941 – 16 JAN 2010)

Claudia Curtale, 68, of Gladwin, passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. She was 
born on Sept. 22, 1941, in Detroit, to Joseph and Teresa Koziarski (Czarnecki). She married Joseph 
Curtal on April 14, 1998 in Sterling Heights. 

She was employed as a saleperson for Sears and Roebuch, Macomb Mall, Rosevill, retiring in 1990 after 
23 years. She had lived in Gladwin County since 1993, previously residing in Sterling Heights. 

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Curtale of Gladwin; sons, Kevin and Vickie McGuire of 
Richmond, Tony and Tami Curtale of Texas; daughter Joyce Curtale of Rosevill; grandchildren, Spencer 
Curtale and Alyse Curtale; brother, Spencer Koziarski; five nieces. She was preceded in death by her 
parents.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 
Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 
2010, 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Brad Withrow officiating. She will be laid to rest at Highland 
Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 1/20/2010.

ALWIN CURTIS (13 MAY 1893 - 13 MAY 1980)

Alwin Curtis, 86, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 13, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Kingston on 
May 13, 1893, he came to Gladwin County in 1918. Mr. Curtis was a retired farmer and County Road 
Commission employee. He was married to the former Cairo Wilson on August 30, 1919, in Gladwin.
   Surviving besides his wife, are 2 sons, Jack and Bill of Gladwin; 5 daughters, Mrs. Katherine Rodden 
of Roscommon, Mrs. Myrtle Phillips of Seiversonville, Tenn., Mrs. Dorothy Berry of Gladwin, Mrs. Peggy 
Thomas of Sanford and Mrs. Rosalee Roby of Davison; 21 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
   Services will be held Friday from the Mathews Funeral Home with burial in the Highland Cemetery. His 
grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 05-14/1980 Column - 3 Page - 2 

CAIRO (WILSON) CURTIS (20 NOV 1903 - 30 APRIL 1988)

Cairo Curtis, 84, of 130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Saturday, April 30, in St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, 
after a long illness. Born in Van Wert County, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1903, she had spent most of her life in 
Gladwin County. The former Cairo Wilson, she was married to Alwin Curtis Aug. 30, 1919. He preceded 
her in death May 13, 1980.
   Surviving are 2 sons, William and Jack of Gladwin; 5 daughters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Berry of 
Gladwin, Mrs. Ed (Katie) Rodden of Roscommon, Mrs. Floyd (Peggy) Thomas of Sanford, Mrs. John 
(Rosalee) Roly of Davison and Mrs. Jim (Myrtle) Phillips of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; 21 grandchildren and 
13 great grandchildren. A brother and 4 sisters preceded her in death.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Hurley 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1988 Column - 3 
Page - 2

PEGGY ANN CZAPE (1933 – 7 MARCH 1998)

D'S

NORMA JEAN (INSCO) DADD (1931 – 28 AUG 1982)

ROGER L. DADD (26 SEP 1928 - 4 SEP 2003)
Roger L. Dadd, age 74, passes away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003 in Maryland following a brief illness. He 
was born in Ionia on Sept. 26, 1928 to the late Ray and Esther (Lyle) Dadd. He married the former Norma 
Jean Insco in Lansing on May 8, 1953. She preceded him in death on Aug. 28, 1982. He was retired from 
Brown Machine and was a veteran of the US Army. He loved to go Antiquing and playing golf. Roger 
was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. 
He is survived by one son, Terry (Elizabeth) of Van Nuys, Calif.; one daughter, Janet (Ron) Hackett of 
Germantown, Md.; two grandchildren, Stephen and Chelsea; and his dear friend, Marilyn Hutson of 
Gladwin. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Keith Dadd. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran church with Rev. Timothy Verity presiding, 
with burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donations 
may be made to the charity of your choice.
EDDIE C. DADY (17 AUG 1895 - 7 MAY 1966)

EX-HAMILTON MAN DIES

   Funeral services were held Tuesday for Eddie C. Dady, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, who died Saturday, May 
7, at Saginaw Veterans Hospital. Mr. Dady, a resident of Hamilton Township for 20 years until the death 
of Mrs. Dady in 1957, was a retired farmer. He was born Feb. 17, 1892 in Mayville and was a veteran of 
World War I. He was a member of the Harrison V.F.W. Post.
   Mr. Dady and Mrs. Julia Mae Bitner were married in 1938 in Flint. He is survived by several nieces and 
nephews. Services were held at the Miner Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with Elder Clarence Diem 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemtery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-11/1966 Column - 5 Page - 
2 

MI PFC US ARMY WWI 

ANDREW DALLA OR DALLAS? (1868 - 28 SEP 1936)

ANDREW DALLA, SAGE DIES MONDAY NIGHT

   Funeral services for Andrew Dalla will be held at the home in Sage township Thursday afternoon, 
October 1, at 1:30 and at the Methodist Episcopal church at Gladwin at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. 
Grant L. Jordan. He died at his home in Sage township Monday night from the effects of a stroke with 
which he was stricken while in the field Saturday. He was born in Germany in 1868. His first year in 
America he spent on ranches in Minnesota and Wyoming.
   At the outbreak of the Spanish American war he enlisted in a Minnesota regiment. On returning from 
the war he entered the mining business in Iowa. He came to Gladwin in 1930 and settled in Sage township. 
He is survived by his wife. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1936 Column - 4 Page - 1 

12 MINN INF SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

ROBERT G. DARCY (20 SEP 1936 - 17 JULY 2004)

CORA DAUBERMAN (1866 – 16 DEC 1952)

S. A. DAUBERMAN (? - 29 DEC 1910)

ARTHUR DAVIS (1889 – 23 JULY 1961)

BERT ST. CLAIR DAVIS (1 SEP 1876 - 3 JULY 1960)

BURIAL TO BE IN HIGHLAND

   Bert St. Clair Davis, 84, passed away on Sunday, July 3 at the Ardis Nursing Home in Farwell, after an 
illness of one year. Mr. Davis, a retired farmer, was born in Ontario on September 1, 1876 the son of 
Enoch and Melinda Posamore.
   Surviving relatives are Etta Davis, of Gladwin, a sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 
2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home and burial will be in Highland Cemetery with the Rev. Henry C. Hall 
officiating. Gladwin County Record dated 07-06/1960 Column - 8 Page - 1

CLIMSON DAVIS (ABT. 22 OCT 1798 - 5 JULY 1878)

   DIED --- Climson Davis died in Grout town on Friday last, aged 79 years, 8 months and 13 days. Mr. 
Davis had been in feeble health for some time, and old age and disease at length severed the "silver 
cord" and he passed away quietly away. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. I. C. Smallwood, were held 
at the Grout school-house on Saturday last, and were largely attended. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-09/1878 Column - 4 Page - 3

ENOCH DAVIS (25 AUG 1848 - 8 NOV 1927)

Enoch Davis died at his home in Grout township, Nov. 8, 1927, after a long illness, aged 79 years, 2 
months and 14 days. Enoch Davis was born August 25, 1848, in Blenheim township, Oxford county, 
Ontario. He was married in 1872 to Malinda Pasmore. They came to Michigan in 1879 and settled in Grout 
township. They returned to Ontario in 1882 and remained there until 1894 when they returned to Gladwin 
and have lived here since. Mr. Davis was a highly esteemed, a good neighbor and friend. His demise will 
be regretted by a wide aquintanceship. He was a member of the West Grout Methodist church.
   He is survived by his wife, their three sons, Frank of Mauston, Wis., Bert at home and Willis of Sage 
township, three grandchildren, LaVern Davis of Sage township, and Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Davis of 
Wenona, Minn., two sisters, Mrs. John Gowans of Mackinaw and Mrs. J. Curry of Escanaba, one brother, 
W. W. Davis of Shedd, Oregon, his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Willis Davis, many otehr relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were held Friday Nov. 11, at the West Grout Methodist Episcopal church, conducted 
by Rev. Robert S. Miller. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-17/1927 Column - 
5 Page - 5

ETTA (BRADLEY) DAVIS (18 AUG 1883 - 24 JUNE 1964)

SERVICES HELD FOR ETTA DAVIS

   Mrs. Etta Davis, 80, of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, June 24, in Dallas, Tex., from a massive 
stroke. Services were Thursday in Dallas with the Rev. Ira Lowe of the Casa View Free Methodist Church, 
officiating. Services were also held Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m., in the Gladwin Free Methodist Church, 
conducted by the Rev. George Skene. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
   She is survived by two children, Glenn and LaVern Davis, both of Dallas. Her parents and two sisters 
preceded her in death. Born August 18, 1883, the eldest of three daughters of Charles and Marietta 
Bradley, in Sanilac County. Mrs. Davis came to Gladwin county with her parents as a child. They settled 
on a farm in Grout Township, three miles west of Gladwin. The house still stands form which she 
attended school and where she was married March 13, 1901, to Willis R. Davis. Except for a short time in 
Detroit, she spent her lifetime in and around Gladwin. After the death of her husband in 1942, she moved 
to her home at 640 Arcade Street, where she lived alone 17 years. Last winter because of failing health 
she went to Texas to live with her son, Glenn.
   She was converted at the age of 37 at the Gladwin County Holiness Camp Meeting and became a 
faithful member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1964 Column 
- 2 Page - 1

HAMILTON DAVIS (1859 – 3 APR 1917)

HELEN DAVIS (1901 - NOV 1969)

MELINDA (PASSMORE) DAVIS (19 NOV 1851 - 22 FEB 1932)

MRS. ENOCH DAVIS

AN ESTEEMED RESIDENT CALLED TO HER REWARD

   Malinda Pasmore was born in Oxford county, Ont., Nov. 19, 1851, and departed this life Monday at 
7:30 a.m., Feb. 22, 1932, at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 3 days, death being caused by cerebal 
hemorrage. She was married to Enoch Davis in 1872, who preceeded her in death four years ago. She 
was a devoted wifee and a kind and loving mother. To this union were born three sons, Frank, Bert and 
Willis.
   Other left to mourn her loss are one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Willis Davis; two grandchildren, Rev. Glenn 
Davis of Sargeant, Minn., and LaVern at home; one granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Glenn Davis; two great 
grandchildren; one sister, Martha Ennis, of Battleford, Sask.; three brothers, George of Winnepeg, Man., 
James, North Bay, Ont., and John of Drumbo, Ont.; also a member of relatives and friends. She was a 
member of the West Grout Methodist church for many years.
   Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1932, from the home of her son, Willis Davis, Sage 
township, and M. E. church, Gladwin, Rev. Whitney and Rev. Hood officiating. Burial in Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1932 Column - 5 Page - 1

REV. GLENN DAVIS (3 FEB 1903 - 6 MARCH 1977)

REV. GLENN DAVIS

   The Rev. Glenn G. Davis, 74, of Mesquite, Texas, died there Sunday, March 6. Born in Gladwin on 
February 3, 1903, he graduated from Gladwin High School in 1920, and taught at the Winegars and 
Houghton Lake schools. Rev. Davis attended Central Michigan University for two years and the Chicago 
Evangelistic Institute, graduating in 1926. He pastored and died evangelistic work for 40 years.
   Surviving are his wife, Mina; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Boehlke of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Ramona 
Thaxton of Colon and Denise at home; 2 sons, Duane of Neenah, Wisc. and Willis at home; one sister, 
Mrs. LaVern Richmond of Midland; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services and interment 
were held March 9, at 11 a.m. at Laurel Land Gardens, Dallas, Texas.Gladwin County Record dated 
03-16/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2 

WALTER EVERETT DAVIS (20 MAY 1898 - 13 JAN 1972)

Funeral services for Walter E. Davis, 74, of 2249 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. Mr. 
Davis passed away Thursday, January 13th, at his home following several months of illness. He was 
born in Henry County, Ohio, May 20, 1898 and was married to the former Miss Lydia Johnson on June 27, 
1931 in Detroit. He came to the Detroit area as a young man and lived there until 1954 when he came to 
Gladwin County. While in Detroit he owned and operated the Davis Plumbing and Heating Business. He 
is a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church.
   His survivors are his wife Lydia; one son; William Davis of St. Louis, Michigan; one daughter; Mrs. 
Jacqueline McGhelhey of Kalamazoo; one granddaughter; three sisters, Miss Nina and Ina Davis and Mrs. 
Ruth Northway all of Detroit; one brother, Herbert Davis, of California. Gladwin County Record dated 
01-19/1972 Column - 1 Page - 3    

WILLIS RUSSELL DAVIS (1 MARCH 1879 - 3 FEB 1942)

WILLIS DAVIS DIES SUDDENLY TUESDAY

   Willis Russell Davis of Sage township died suddenly Tuesday morning, February 3, 1942. Mr. Davis 
was born March 1, 1879 in Canada. He leaves his wife, Ella, one son, Rev. Glenn G. Davis of Sanborn, 
Minn., and one daughter, Mrs. La Vern Shell of Butman township. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 
p.m. at the Bethel church with Rev. L. J. Washmuth officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 02-04/1942 Column - 3 Page - 8

ASAHEL G. DAWE (1905 - SEP 1986)

EFFIE A. DAWE (1884 – 9 JAN 1959)

JOHN D. DAWE (1872 – 14 SEP 1921)

RICHARD B. DAWE (1865 – 7 JAN 1930)

REV. GEORGE B. DAY (18 OCT 1852 - 28 ARPIL 1912)

IDA I. DAY (5 DEC 1853 - 17 AUG 1928)

VICTOR B. DAY (1886 - JUNE 1916)

BABY DEACON (? - ?)

ELOUISE DEACON (26 DEC 1897 - 25 APRIL 1910)

NETTIE J. (ROBBINS) DEACON (15 MAY 1873 - 23 AUG 1937)

WILLIAM H. DEACON (ABT 30 JULY 1859 - 4 JULY 1901)

FRANCIS ANTHONY DEBOIS (1915 – 2 JUNE 1976)

ELIZABETH CAROLINE (MAACK) DELAVERN ( 21 JUNE 1893 - 16 SEP 1926)

MRS. ELIZABETH CAROLINE DELAVERN

   Mrs. C. L. Delavern died Sept. 16, 1926, at her home at Highwood after being confined ot her bed 
over a year. Elizabeth Caroline Maack was born at Shiner, Texas, June 21, 1893, and came to Michigan in 
1922. She was married to C. L. Delavern at Flint in October, 192. In 19223 they moved to Highwood 
where they have since made their home. She was a member of the Lutheran church. 
   Funeral services were held Saturday at the home conducted by Rev. Burnthaw, Lutheran minister from 
Clare, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. She is survived by her husband, her stepson Verne, of 
Highwood and her mother and her brother, Mrs. Charles Maack and Henry Maack of Shiner, Texas. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1926 Column - 4 Page – 4

DOYLE W. DELL ( 10 OCT 1967 – 12 AUG 1990)

Doyle W. Dell, 22, of S. River Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 1990, of injuries received in an 
automobile accident. Born in Gladwin, Oct. 10, 1967, he had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. 
Dell wass an extruder operator for Packaging Resources Industry in Coleman. Mr. Dell and the former 
Shila Aman, were married June 4, 1988, in Clare.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Curtis, at home; his parents, Gary and Judie (Ayre) Dell; his 
grandmother, Mrs. Elanore Dell of Beavrton; grandfathers, George Ayre of Naubinway and Norris Carrow 
of Clare; 3 brothers, Staff Sgt. Steven in the Army in Korea, Brian and Fred of Beaverton; and 2 sister, 
Cathy Davis of Clio and Melody Dell of Beaverton.

Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Duane 
Koontz will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.

ELLEN HANNA (FRYE) DEMARAY (05 MAY 1895 - 8 SEP 1984)

Ellen H. Demaray, 89, of Cass City and formerly of Gladwin, died Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Provincial 
House Nursing Home, Cass City, following a long illness. Born in Newaygo County May 5, 1895, she 
came to Gladwin in 1907. She was a school teacher and taught in the Leatonville, Winegars and 
Hockaday schools until retiring in 1960. The former Ellen Frye, she was married to Earl Shell Oct. 8, 1914, 
in West Branch. He died Oct. 4, 1951. She then married Frank Demaray June 5, 1955 in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Robert Shell of Brooksbille, Fla. and William Shell of 
Holiday, Fla.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Gladys) Albee of Cass City, Mrs. Edison (Lucille) Shepherd and 
Mrs. John (Tresa) Pangborn of Midland; 2 step-children, Jack Demaray of Seminole, Fla. and Mrs. 
Robert (Coralee) Roof of Houghton Lake; one brother, Harold Frye of Burt; one sister, Mrs. Edith Edick 
of Punta Gorda, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. R. E. 
Fogelsonger officiated and burial was in the Ridge Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-12/1984 
Column - 2 Page - 11

ILACE MARIE (SMALL) DEMARAY (15 JULY 1928 - 19 NOV 1990)

Ilace M. Demaray, 62, of 4258 Bay Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 19, 1990, in the MidMichigan 
Regional Medical Center-Midland, after a long illness. Born in Flint, July 15, 1928, she moved to Gladwin 
County in 1948 from Grayling. Mrs. Demaray was a member of the Gladwin Baptist Church. The former 
Ilace Small, she was married to Ray Demaray, Jan. 18, 1948, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Raymond of Forsyth, Mo.; 4 daughters, Mrs. 
Donald (Jennie) Bailey of Kirbyville, Mo., Mrs. Harold (Kathie) Derr and Sally Demaray of Gladwin and 
Mrs. Steve (Mary Beth) Duffy of Evart; 3 brothers, Clarence of Rockford, Ill., Jim and John of Grayling; 2 
sisters, Mrs. Mae Neiderer of Grayling and Mrs. Betty Mynarcik of St. Helen; and 15 grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by a brother, Tom and a sister, Mary Jane. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-28/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2

JAMES WILLIAM DEMARAY (15 OCT 1920 - 4 JAN 1925)

James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Demaray, died suddenly Sunday evening, Jan 4. He had been around 
the house during the day although not feeling well. In the evening he was taken much worse and died in a 
few hours inspite of all strenuous efforts being made for him.
   James was born Oct. 15, 1920 in Gladwin, was a bright lovable child and a great favorite with relatives 
and friends, who will sadly miss him. Services were held at the M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon at 
two o'clock conducted by Rev. Stanley Thayer. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-08/1925 Column - 4 Page - 4

MARY MAY (BOLLERT) DEMARAY (21 JAN 1895 - 8 MARCH 1927)

Mrs. Frank Demaray died early Tuesday morning at her home at Beaverton, after an illness of several 
weeks of typhoid fever. Mary Bollert was born at Southeast Hope, Perth county, Ontario, Jan. 21, 1895. 
When she was two years old her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bollert, moved from Ontario to this 
county, and located on a farm south of Oberlin postoffice, where they resided until they moved to 
Gladwin and Mr. Bollert entered the grocery business some 15 years ago. 
   She was married to Frank Demaray Dec. 21, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Demaray made their home at Gladwin 
and for a time at Hockaday where they were in mercantile business. They returned to Gladiwn from 
Hockaday and Mr. Demaray was manager of the Standard Oil station, which postition he left to enter the 
grocery and meat market business at Beaverton. Mr. and Mrs. Demaray were the parents of four children, 
Francis, aged 13, John 10, James, who died two years ago, and Coralee, aged 10 months.
   During her residence in Gladwin Mrs. Demaray was a faithful worker in the Methodist Episcopal church. 
After moving to Beaverton she joined the Presbyterian church. Her death is a great shock to her friends 
both at Beaverton and at Gladwin. Besides her husband and three children she is survived by her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bollert, two brothers and five sisters, Arthur Bollert of Lansing, Mrs. Daniel Soldan of 
Winegar, Mrs. L. E. Soldan of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Frank Kellogg of Indian River, Mrs. Bernard Wagoner 
of Ashtabula, Ohio, Mrs. Charles Secor and William J. Bollert of Gladwin.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday at Beaverton, conducted by Rev. A. J. Preston, followed by 
burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-10/1927 Column - 5 Page - 4

RAY FRANK DEMARAY (11 FEB 1891 - 3 AUG 1992)

Frank Demaray, 101, of Houghton Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 1992, in the King Nursin Home after a 
long illness. Born in Gladwin, Feb. 11, 1891, he moved to Houghton Lake 5 years ago. Mr. Demaray was 
a butcher and last worked at Palmer's Market in Gladwin in 1962. He was a life member of the Beaverton 
Masonic Lodge 453. Mr. Demaray was married to the former Mary Bollert in 1913 in Gladwin. She died in 
1927. He then married Ellen (Frye) Shell in 1955 in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1984.
   Surviving are one son, Jack of Mason; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Coralee) Roof of Houghton Lake 
and Mrs. Frances Barnett of Winter Park, Fla; 2 step-sons, William Shell of Holiday, Fla. and Robert Shell 
of Brooksville, Fla.; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Lucille Shepherd and Mrs. Tresa Pangborn of Midland and 
Mrs. Gladys Albee of Holiday, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 5 great great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James in 1925, a daughter, Frances in 1979, a brother 
Fred and 2 sisters, Liddy Mawhorter and Lois Groat.
   Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. A. E. 
McFarland officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-12/1992 
Column - 2 Page - 2

RAYMOND F. DEMARAY, SR (13 JAN 1919 - 11 MARCH 1993)

Ray F. Demaray, 74, of 4258 Bay Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, March 11, 1993 at home following a long 
illness. He was born in Gladwin Jan. 13, 1919 and lived in Gladwin most of his life. Mr. Demaray was 
employed as a machine operator for Cal Plastics in Beaverton until he retired in 1964. He was a member 
of the Gladwin Baptist Church. He married the former Ilace M. Small on Jan. 18, 1948 in Gladwin. She 
preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1990.
   Surviving are one son, Raymond of Forsyth, Mo.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jeannie) Bailey of 
Kirbyville, Mo., Mrs. Harold (Kathie) Derr of Gladwin; Mrs. Steve (Mary Beth) Duffy of Evart, and Sally 
Demaray of Gladwin; one brother, Virgil of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Neva Mielke of Clare, Gladys Carper of Mt. 
Clemens; Vera Mae Wade of Flint, and Rosemary Anderson of Gladwin; 15 grandchildren and 8 great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph and a sister, Virgilene Bruner.
   Rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert F. 
Brown officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-17/1993 
Column - 5 Page - 2

VIOLA (JENKINS) - KIGGINS - DEMARAY (14 MAY 1899 - 25 OCT 1978)

Mrs. Viola Demaray, 79, of 333 South Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following an illness of three months. Born in King George County, Va., on May 14, 1899, 
she came to Gladwin County in 1918. She was a member of the Gladwin Church of Christ. 
   The former Viola Jenkins, she was married to Ralph Kiggins on March 5, 1919, in Alexandria, Va. He 
preceded her in death on October 22, 1943. Mrs. Kiggins married Fred Demaray on November 1, 1947, 
and he died on September 27, 1965.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Vaughan Kiggins of Linwood and Bill Kiggins of Essexville; 2 step-sons, Ray 
and Virgil Demaray of Gladwin; 5 step-daughters, Mrs. Neva Mielke of Clare, Mrs. Gladys Carper of 
Saginaw, Mrs. Virgilene Bruner of Hale, Mrs. Verna Mae Wade of Flint and Rose Mary Anderson of 
Gladwin; and 5 grandchildren.
   Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Gladwin Church of Christ Marvin Wellsted, evangelist, 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangments were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-01/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

ABBIE (FOUCH) DENNINGS (1886 - 1992)

ELMER ELLSWORTH DENNINGS (1883 - AUG 1942)

LAURENCE ARTHUR DENNINGS (18 AUG 1918 - 7 DEC 1928)
 
LEO E. DENNINGS (14 DEC 1919 - 2 NOV 1982)

Leo E. Dennings, 62, of the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids and formerly of Saginaw, died 
Tuesday, Nov. 2, after an illness of 10 years. Born in Gladwin on December 14, 1919, he moved to 
Saginaw with his parents when he was 8. Mr. Dennings was a truck driver for Carlton Concrete Co. in 
Carlton and served in the Army from 1942 to 1950.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Bruce and Leo of Indian River; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Priest of Beaverton, 
Mrs. Nila Kingsbury of Lake and Mrs. Beryl Porter of El Paso, Texas. Services were held Saturday at 11 
a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-10/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2 

T SGT US ARMY WWII 

PRESTON R. "GILBERT" DENNINGS (1860 – 7 SEP 1932)

VIOLA M. (CUNNINGHAM) DENNINGS (9 OCT 1862 - 27 MARCH 1955)

RITES HELD FOR MRS. DENNINGS

   Mrs. Viola Dennings, 92, passed away March 27 at the home of her son, George, in Gladwin township, 
after an illness of several years. Mrs. Dennings was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1862 and 
married Gilbert Dennings, June 10, 1880 in Ohio. They came to Michigan in 1902.
   She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Alma Clendenning of Garden City, Mrs. Nina Wright of 
Detroit and Mrs. Harriet Raymond of Gladwin; two sons, George and Oliver of Gladwin county; a brother, 
Vern Cunningham of Bryan, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Bert Benner of Flint; 42 grandchildren and many great 
grandchildren. Two sons, Elmer and Vern, preceded her in death.
   Funeral services were held March 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank 
Gardner of the Wagarville Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. The grandsons 
were pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 01-06/1988 Column - 5 Page - 2

CHARLOTTE (OSBORNE) DENZER (14 OCT 1873 - 29 OCT 1972)

Mrs. Charlotte (Lottie) Denzer, 99, died in Midland Sunday evening, October 29. Born in Sanila County, 
October 14, 1873. Mrs. Denzer was the former Charlotte Osborne. She was married to Leonard Denzer 
Jan. 1, 1891, and he died in 1936. They lived in the Highwood area and Mrs. Denzer was instrumental in 
the founding of the Highwood church.
   Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Guernsey of Beaverton; 14 grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Weiman and Mrs. Nina 
Hockaday, preceded her in death.
   Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 11:00 a.m. at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with 
the Rev. Carl Koerner and Rev. C. E. Howe officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Miner-Bradley 
Funeral Home of Midland is in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 11-01/1972 
Column - 4 Page - 2

ADELINE L. DEY? (1865 - 1952)

GEORGE L. M. DEY (13 MARCH 1904 - 24 APRIL 1904)
 
WILLIAM F. DEY (25 APRIL 1897 - 2 APRIL 1919)

Mechanic William F. Dey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dey, was born at Cooney, Ohio, April 25, 1897. 
Died April 2, 1919 while with the S.S.U. 582, U.S. army, located at Adinkerke, Belgium. He came to 
Gladwin when one year of age, later moving to Saginaw where he remained for 12 years, returning to 
Gladwin four years before enlisting in the U.S. army Aug. 15, 1918 for service in the World's War. He was 
sent to the S.A.T.C. at Ann Arbor where he specialized in the motor division. From Ann Arbor he was 
transferred to Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa., Oct. 14, where he remained in training until notice came to 
leave for Hoboken, New Jersey. He embarked at this point and left for overseas duty Nov. 11, 1918, the 
day the Armistice was signed, the company not receiving the word until landing at Liverpool, England, 
Nov. 24.
   After seeing duty in England, France, Germany and Belgium, he was finally located at Adinkerke, 
Belgium, at which place he was promoted to head mechanic, March 1. An extratct from a letter by First 
Lieutenant Geo. L. Wilson, U.S.A. S. commanding Sec. 582 reads as follows:
   "He was wonderfully attentive and thorought in his duties and was the Best mechanic in his section." 
After a sickness of two days at the hospital at Cabour near Adinkerke he was laid to rest in Foreign 
Soldiers cemetery near Dunkirk, being the only American buried at this place, his section putting up a 
stone and cross marking the grave, with his name, number and section of the U.S. army.
   He was later transferred to a French cemetery for removal to the U.S., arriving in New York, April 3, 
1921. He was a member of the Grace Presbyterian church and Y.M.C.A., Saginaw, and a member in 
good standing of the I.O.O.F. Gladwin lodge No. 177. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John 
Dey, three sisters, Mrs. Wesley Hawley, Mrs. C. E. Atwater, Edna Dey and two brothers, Ralph of this 
city and Elmer of Saginaw, besides a host of relatives and friends. 
   The remains were brought to Gladwin Thursday night, and funeral services in the Armory Friday were 
conducted by Rev. E. T. Smith. The large hall was filled by friends and people of the city to pay their 
respect to one who gave his life for his county. The American Legion and I.O.O.F. were well represented. 
Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Perry Good, a friend of the deceased, accompanied the 
body from Saginaw, and they were met in Pinconning by his brothers, Ralph and Elmer Dey and C. E. 
Atwater. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1921 Column - 4 Page - 4

SSU 582 US ARMY MECHANIC WWI

FLORENCE L. (COFFELL) SHELL - DIEM (10 JULY 1889 - 4 DEC 1962)

MRS. DIEM EX-COUNTY OFFICER DIES

   Mrs. Florence L. (Shell) Diem, 73, of 145 Townsend, Gladwn, died Tuesday following an illness of four 
months. Born on July 10, 1889, in Clare County, the former Florence L. Coffell was married to Merle Shell 
on Nov. 22, 1910. He died on Nov. 8, 1947, and she was married to Clarence Diem on Nov. 21, 1953 in 
Sandusky. 
   Mrs. Diem served as one of the first woman county treasurers in the state of Michigan, from 1923 to 
1928, and also finished the unexpired term of her husband, Merle Shell, as county clerk, when he died in 
1947. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
   Survivors include her husband, Clarence; two foster children, Elmo Hoy, of Gladwin, and Mrs. 
Jeanette Adams, of Pontiac; two brothers, Albert and Merle Coffell, of Gladwin, and one sister, Mrs. 
Adeline Anderson, of Higgins Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Miner Chapel 
with Rev. Burdette Faulk officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
12-05/1962 Column - 5 Page - 1

CATHERINE MAGDELENA DIETRICH (19 JULY 1848 - 15 MARCH 1923)

Catherine Magdelena Dietrich died March 15, 1923 of a paralytic stroke after an illness of 17 days. She 
was born July 19, 1848 in Germany and was married Feb. 2, 1875 at Affalterbach, Germany to August 
Christian Dietrich. Four children were born to them, Charles, Mary, George, and Rudolph. In 1883 the 
family came to this country and located at Lexington where they lived two years and then moved to 
Detroit. In 1902 they came to Gladwin county where they have since resided.
   Funeral services were held at Grout schoolhouse No. 4, Saturday afternoon, March 17 at two o'clock 
conducted by Rev. Willis Schrock. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-22/1923 
Column - 5 Page - 5

EDNA I. (KINTNER) DIEM (19 DEC 1906 - 29 NOV 1999) 

Edna I. Diem, 92, of Gladwin, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at the Gladwin Living Center. Born Dec. 19, 
1906 in Sherwood, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jerome and Lucetta Yoxtheimer Kintner. Edna married 
Austin Benmark, Aug. 31, 1924 in Flint. He preceded her in death April 11, 1962. She then married 
Clarence Diem, Dec. 14, 1963 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1976. She lived in Gladwin most all 
her life and was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church.
   Surviving are two sons, Eldon and wife Joyce Benmark of Clio, and Robert and wife Rose Benmark 
of Grand Marais; three daughters, Norma Jean Stempien of Quincy, and Ula Faye and husband Garlen 
Cripps and Eleanor and husband Floyd Berry, all of Gladwin; five stepchildren, Norma Cook of Harrison, 
Charles Diem of Maryland, Clarence Diem of Texas, Saralie Smithson, and Esther Lee, both of 
Sandusky; 40 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by two brothers and four sisters.
   Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Sisson Funeral Home with Donn Pendleton 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 8 p.m. 
today (Wednesday). Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart 
Association, or the R.L.D.S. Church. Gladwin County Record dated 12-01/1999 Column - 5 Page - 2

HAROLD F. DOAN (20 MAY 1921 - 5 APRIL 2000)

   Harold F. Doan, 78, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at Gladwin Living Centre following a 
lingering illness. Born May 20, 1921 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late John and Bertha (Babcock) 
Doan. Harold married the former Lorna Hooker, Nov. 6, 1964. She preceded him in death in September 
1990. He was retired from The Dow Chemical Company and was a member of the Hiawatha Sportsman 
Club in Engadine. He was a veteran of World War II. 
   Surviving are one son, Gregory of Bay City; two daughters, Kimberly and husband LaVerne Good of 
Gladwin; and Kathy Crowell of Sacramento, Calif.; five stepchildren, Gerald Breault of Gladwin, Glen 
Breault of St. Helen, Barbara Howe of Milford, Marleen Smith of Robinville, N.C., and Janet Breault of 
Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Leonard of Clare and Kenneth of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Velma 
Rogers of Benzonia and Arlene Murry of Lambertville; three grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; five 
stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Yunge and Ruth Doan. 
   Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Piette officiating. 
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-12/2000 Column - 1 Page - 2    

LORNA JEAN (HOOKER) DOAN (1926 - SEP 1990)

PENNY SUE DOANE (13 FEB 1961 - 23 APRIL 1961)

SERVICES HELD FOR INFANT

   Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the Miner Funeral Home for Penny Sue Doane, infant 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Doane, of Hay Township, who died suddenly on Sunday at her home. 
She was born in Clare on February 13, 1961.
   Survivors besides her parents, include three brothers, Kenneth, Jimmie and Timmie; her grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Flint Doane, of Beaverton and Mr. and Mrs. Culley Carper, of Gladwin; great grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Doane, Beaverton, Lewis Adkins, of Dry Branch, W. Va., and Mrs. Minnie Foor, of 
Gladwin.
   The Rev. William Baker officiated the services and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 04-26/1961 Column - 3 Page - 2

HARRY ALLEN DOBSON (1890 – 9 DEC 1965)

LUCILLE M. DOBSON (1899 – 9 SEP 1978)

CELIA BELLE DODDS (1895 - DEC 1919)

STANLEY B. DONAHUE (25 NOV 1915 - 16 OCT 1973)

Stanley B. Donahue, 57, of 5096 Eagleson Road, Sage Township, died Tuesday, October 16, at the 
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Owosso, November 25, 1915, he lived in Flint and Holly before coming to 
Gladwin in December of 1955. He had been employed for 35 years as an estimate assigner by Michigan 
Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Donahue and the former Ruth Spaben were married May 26, 1939, in 
Covington, Ky. He was a member of the Church of Christ and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
   Survivors are his wife, Ruth; 3 sons, Stanley of Saginaw, Paul and Keith, both at home; his mother, 
Mrs. Eldred Donahue of Owosso; 2 brothers, Hartley of Corunna and Wellington of Owosso; a sister, 
Mrs. Loretta Vincent of Ovid; and 6 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m., at 
Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Keeley officiating and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 10-17/1973 Column - 5 Page - 2

GEORGE BENIDICT DONATH (1886 – 16 JUNE 1963)

IDA DOROTHY HENRIETTA. DONATH (1888 – 11 MARCH 1978)

ERNA K. (KRAMER) DONNA (1908 - 28 NOV 1994)

JOE O. DONNA (20 FEB 1907 - 14 MARCH 2001)
Joe O. Donna, 94, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home 
following a lingering illness. Born Feb. 20, 1907 in E. Brooklyn, Ill., he was the son of the late Lorenz and 
Margaretta (Perona) Donna. Joe married the former Erna Kramer, April 8, 1927 in Taylorville, Ill. She 
preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1994. He moved to Gladwin in 1990 from Ormand Beach, Fla. He retired 
from General Motors in 1967. 
Surviving are one son, Richard and wife Carole of Gladwin; one daughter, Connie Davis of Gladwin; eight 
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Jo 
Zegelien in March 2000; and two brothers, Sam and Peter. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Haskell officiating. 
Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
RICHARD F. DONNA (1934 - FEB 2002)
EDWARD LEWIS DOTSON (17 JULY 1924 - 23 FEB 1970)

ILLNESS FATAL TO EDWARD DOTSON

   Edward L. Dotson, 45, of Clement Township, died Monday in Veterans Hospital, Battle Creek, after a 
long illness. Born in Ogemaw County on July 17, 1924, he had lived in Gladwin County 25 years. Mr. 
Dotson was a veteran of World War II and a mechanic. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Anna Dotson, of 
Northville; four brothers, Jesse, of Indian Lake, Gladwin, Ernest, of South Lyons, Harry, of Marion and 
Floyd of Fenton; two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Able, of Ithaca and Katherin, of South Lyons.
   Rites will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Hall Funeral Home. Melvin Stauffer will officiate and 
burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-25/1970 Column - 3 Page - 2 

MI SGT QMC WWII
  
JESSE J. DOTSON (26 JAN 1918 - 1 JUNE 1979)

Jesse Dotson, 61, of Tustin and formerly of Gladwin, died Friday, June 1, at home after a short illness. 
Born in Lansing on January 26, 1918, he owned and operated the Indian Lake Grocery in Gladwin for 
several years. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the VFW in Rose City. Mr. Dotson 
was also active in organizing the Clement Fire Department. Mr. Dotson was married to the former Lois 
Stuck on July 31, 1948, in Bay City.
   Surviving besides his wife, are one stepson, William Fleming of Warren; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ellen 
Caldwell of Escondido, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Able of Ithaca and Katherine Dotson of South 
Lyon; 3 brothers, Ernest of Ohio, Harry of Marion and Floyd of Fenton; and 2 grandchildren. 
   Services were held Monday from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Melvin Stauffer 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-06/1979 Column - 6 
Page - 2

CPL US ARMY WWII

LOIS L. (STUCK) DOTSON (1 SEP 1920 - 24 JAN 2003)

Lois L. Dotson, age 82, passed away Friday, Jan. 24 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital following a brief 
illness. She was born in Gladwin on Sept. 1, 1920, to the late William and Ellen (Jones) Stuck. She 
married Jesse Dotson on July 30, 1948, in Bay City. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1979. They 
owned and operated the Indian Store in West Branch. Lois has resided with her son in Shelby Township 
for the last 17 years. Mrs. Dotson is survived by one son, William Fleming of Shelby Township; one 
daughter, Ellen Jean Caldwell of Escondido, California; two grandchildren, Diane Caldwell of San Diego, 
California, and David Caldwell of Escondido, California; one sister, Gladys (Floyd) Stillwagon of West 
Branch. Also preceding her in death were two brothers and two sisters.
 
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Paul 
Klassen presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Log 
Church or the American Cancer Society. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

HAROLD V. DOW or DOWN (28 JULY 1914 - 7 JAN 1995)

Harold V. Down, 80, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 1995 at his home following an illness of several 
months. Born July 28, 1914 in Ludington, he was employed as a fork lift operator for General Motors. Mr. 
Dow resided in Gladwin since April 1994 after moving from Florida where he lived for 20 years. He was a 
member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. He married the former Edna Lamb July 3, 1936 in Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Richard and wife Sharleen of Gladwin, Gary and wife Mary 
Ann of Lapeer, and Allen and wife JoAnn of Davison; 3 daughters, Beverly and husband Bill Wellesley of 
Onaway, Emily and husband Ray Beach of Lupton, and Sharon and husband Dave Post of Bronson; one 
brother, Howard of Pontiac; 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 6 brothers.  
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert 
Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials donations may be made to the 
Hospice of Gladwin Area. Arrangements were handled by the Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-11/1995 Column - 1 Page - 6

LULA M. (HUNDLEY) DRAKE (24 SEP 1906 - 21 FEB 1989)

Lula M. Drake, 82, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. 
Born in Mendon, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1906, she had spent her lifetime in Gladwin County. The former Lula 
Hundley, she was married to Kenneth Drake and he died in 1967. Surviving are one son, Robert Hundley 
of Midland; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Victor of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mildred Swiech of Beaverton and 
Mrs. Tillie LaGrassa of Chicago; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Jerry Wells will officiated and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-22/1989 Column - 3 Page - 2

SELENE "LENA" ELIZABETH (BEAUBEIN) CAMERON - DRAVES (1890 – 8 JUNE 1965) 

NICHOLAS BENJAMIN DRULEY (16 OCT 1850 - 16 MARCH 1927)

Nicholas Benjamin Druley died in Sage township March 16, 1927, aged 76 years and five months. He is 
survived by four sons, Lewis and Hilbert of Gladwin, Dennis of Dryden, N.Y., and Dr. G. N. Druley of 
Kokomo, Ind. Services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock 
conducted by Rev. Robert S. Miller. Burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
03-24/1927 Column - 6 Page - 5
___________________________
Nicholas B. Druley was born in Wayne county, Ind., Oct. 16, 1850, and departed this life March 16, 1927, 
aged 76 years and 5 months. He was married to Mary A. Marshall Oct. 22, 1872, who died Feb. 14, 1888. 
To their union were born four children---Dennis Druley of Dryden, N.Y.; Hilbert L. Druley and Lewis N. 
Druley of Gladwin, Dr. G. N. Druley of Kokomo, Ind. He came to Gladwin in 1907 where he has since 
lived.
   "Tis hard, so hard to speak the word, we must forever part." "Now, kind friends, I bid adieu, I can no 
longer stay with you. My Saviour calls, I must obey, So good bye, I can not stay.: Funeral services were 
held at the M. E. church, Gladwin, conducted by Rev. Robert S. Miller, with burial in Highland cemetery. 
All the children were present at the funeral. Gladwin County Record dated 03-31/1927 Column - 5 Page - 5

IDA MAY (WILSON) DRUMMOND (20 APRIL 1882 - 27 JAN 1957)

RITES TODAY FOR MRS. IDA DRUMMOND

   Mrs. Ida May Drummond, 74, of Clement Township, died at the Tolfree Memorial Hospital in West 
Branch on Sunday after an illness of two months. She was born April 20, 1882, the daughter of Catherine 
and Robert Wilson, and had been a life time resident of Gladwin County. Her husband, Joseph, 
preceded her in death on March 1, 1954. 
   Mrs. Drummond is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marian Uhl and Mrs. Dorthea Bearse of Gladwin; 
two sons, Fred of Traverse City and Angus of Rhodes; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Mills of Hope; two brothers, 
Morris Wilson of Hope and Fred Wilson of California; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. One 
daughter, Wilma, and two sons, Paul and Robert, are deceased.
   Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred W. 
Saulsbury officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-30/1957 Column 
- 5 Page - 1

ALEXANDER DUBEY (1894 - 1949) 

MI PVT 14 MOTOR SUP TN 14 DIV WWI

EVELYN (KOONTZ) DUBEY (1919 - ?)

LEO E. DUBEY (17 DEC 1915 - 25 JUNE 1970)

SERVICES HELD FOR LEO DUBEY

   Leo E. Dubey, 54, of Buckeye Township, died Thursday, June 25, in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, 
after an illness of six weeks. Born in Gladwin on Dec. 17, 1915, he had spent his life here. Mr. Dubey 
was co-owner of Parkway Beach Estates. He was married to the former Evelyn Koontz on Oct. 18, 1937, 
in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Butvin, of Cadillac and Mrs. Robert 
Budzynski, of Flint; four sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Fruchey, of Breckenridge, Mrs. Fred Legee, of Detroit, 
Mrs. Leo Auve, of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Wayne Nichols, of Plymouth; two brothers, Arthur and Ervin, 
of Gladwin; and four grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Fathers Edward 
Trombley and George Artman officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said at 8 
p.m. Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1970 Column - 7 Page - 1 

MARJORIE D. (FOUTCH) DUCAN (27 MARCH 1916 - 30 DEC 2004)

Marjorie D. Duncan, Marjorie D. Duncan, 88, of Gladwin, died Dec. 30, 2004 at MidMichigan Regional 
Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born in Gladwin on March 27, 1916 to Ross C. and Gladys Helen 
(Cutter) Foutch. She married Glean D. Duncan on June 2, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant; he died in 1980. Glean 
had been employed by Sun Oil Company of Mt. Pleasant for 37 years. She lived in Gladwin County since 
1958, having previously resided in Newaygo. She was the owner and operator of Marge’s Beauty Shop in 
Gladwin. 

Surviving are daughters Joan Duncan of Marquette and Brenda (David) Kelly of Gladwin; grandchildren 
Wendi Greer of Marquette, Jon David and Cindy Greer of Gladwin, Tracy Greer and Special Friend Bryce 
Gertino of Marquette, Amy and Doug Ouellette of Mt. Pleasant, Matthew Larson and fiancee Lesley 
Hubble of Gladwin, Kenett and Britta Kelly of Arizona, and Lisa and Matt Walker of Georgia; Great 
grandchildren, Natasha and Special Friend Bryan Randle, Nicole and Special Friend Sean Farling, Arik, 
Travis, Dilaine, Madeleine, Gabriel, Sarah, Chelsea, Sean and Kyla; her sister, Hazel Foutch of Greenville; 
her brother, Ross Foutch, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 
her parents; her son, Guy David Duncan; granddaughter Jilaine Greer; son-in-law Gary Steinbach; 
brothers Earl and Grant; and sisters Doris Ellis 
and Beryl Taylor. 

Funeral services were Jan. 3, 2005 at First United Methodist 
Church in Gladwin, with pastor Lynn Chappel officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. 
Memorial 
contributions may be made to Gladwin County Council on 
Aging.  

CHARLES DUGGAN (2 NOV 1892 - MARCH 1957) 

RITES HELD HERE FOR FORMER RESIDENT

   Charles Duggan, 64, died in Chicago after an illness of two weeks. He was born in Gladwin County on 
November 2, 1892 and had lived in Chicago for 30 years, previously residing in Detroit. Mr. Duggan was 
employed as a freight clerk for the Erie Railroad and was a veteran of WW I. Surviving are one son, Paul 
Duggan of Toledo, Ohio; two brothers, Martin Duggan of Detroit and Steve Duggan of Harrison and one 
sister, Mrs. Betty Holthous.
   A Rosary was said Monday at 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with funeral services Tuesday at 9:30 
a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Fr. George Artman officiating. Burial was in Highland 
Cemetery with James McGuire, Charles Stone, Roland Wilson, William Laycock, Basile Mitchell and 
George Cameron acting as pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 03-20/1957 Column - 8 Page - 2 

MI PVT MEDICAL DEPT WWI

IRENE G. DUGGAN (26 SEP 1914 - 2 APRIL 2002)

JOSEPH D. DUGGAN (1905 - MARCH 1947)

MICHAEL DUGGAN (1857 - 18 MARCH 1937)

MICHAEL DUGGAN DIES AT INDIANA HARBOR

   Services were held at the Ross-Hall Funeral Home and at the Church of Sacred Heart Monday morning 
at 9:30 for Michael Duggan, conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann. Burial was at Highland cemetery. Born in 
Canada in 1857 he came to Gladwin 43 years ago and located on a farm in Grout township. He died 
Thursday, March 18, at Indiana Harbo, Ind., where he had gone to visit a daughter. Surviving are four 
sons, Charles of Chicago, Martin and Joe of Detroit and Ambrose of Gladwin, two daughters, Miss 
Marian Duggan of Indiana Harbor and one married daughter. Mrs. Duggan died six years ago. Gladwin 
County Record dated 03-24/1937 Column - 6 Page - 1

DELLA CHRISTINA DULL (1888 – 31 MAR 1917)

JACOB V. DULL (1883 - MARCH 1950)

MARTHA JANE (FOSTER) DULL (1854 - 24 JULY 1947)

MRS. JANE DULL IS BURIED HERE

   Mrs. Jane Dull, 92, a former resident of Gladwin county died at her home in Wren, Ohio on Thursday, 
July 24. Mrs. Dull was born in Van Wert county, Ohio. She and her husband, Samuel, settled on a farm in 
Grout township in 1902, which they operated for 30 years. After her husband's death Mrs. Dull returned to 
Ohio for a short time, later coming back to her home on the farm where she lived until about four years 
ago.
   Mrs. Dull was the mother of six children, all of whom are living, they are, Mrs. Flossie Bailey, Gladwin, 
Mrs. Inez Swoveland, Illinois, Mrs. Oressa Hudsbeth, Illinois, Charles, Jacob and Bert Dull, Wren, Ohio. 
There are 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild surviving. Gladwin 
County Record dated 07-30/1947 Column - 4 Page - 1

SAMUEL L. DULL (27 JAN 1858 - 19 APRIL 1917)

DULL---Samuel L. Dull, son of Jacob and Harriet Dull, was born Jan. 27, 1858, and died April 19, 1917, 
aged 59 years, 2 months and 22 days. He grew to manhood on his father's farm, known as the old Dull 
farm, two miles south of Wren, Ohio. He was married in 1880 to Martha Jane Foster. To this union were 
born three sons and three daughters. He leaves a wife, six children, 18 grandchildren, and a host of 
relatives and friends to mourn their loss. At the time of his marriage he lived on and farmed his father's 
farm, after which he moved to Wren, Ohio, where he lived till 1902, then moved to Gladwin county, Mich., 
where he resided until God called him home.
   In the year 1893, with a number of his friends he gave his heart to Jesus under the pastorage of Rev. 
John Freeman, and lived a devoted life until called to be with Jesus. He was a kind and affectionate 
father, always willing to sacrifice his own pleasurers for the comfort of his family, teaching them by 
example as well as by precept.
   All that loving hands could do was done to save his life, but it seemed not to be the will of the Father. 
Father has left us to be in the presence of Jesus and to beckon us to come. He is not lost nor gone 
away, but just summoned on before, May the wife and children whose hearts are broken with the 
consciousness of their great grief and loss, remember that God is too wise to make a mistake and too 
good to be unkind.
   Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius at the home at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, and 
the remains were laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1917 Column - 5 
Page - 5

MARJORIE D. DUNCAN (1916 - 2004)

WILSON DOMAN DUNCAN (23 DEC 1911 - 16 JAN 1993)

ALICE V. DUNGEROW (1918 – 13 JUNE 1969)

GARY CLAYTON DUNGEROW (1958 – 15 AUG 1978)

JAMES D. DUNN (22 JUNE 1890 - 12 AUG 1958)

LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO JAMES D. DUNN

   James D. Dunn, 68, of Gladwin, died at his home Tuesday, after an illness of ten years. He was born 
June 22, 1890, in Grout Township, and had been a lifelong resident of Gladwin County. He was married 
to Miss Mildred Peters on June 28, 1919, in Gladwin. A veteran of World War I, most of his lifetime was 
spent in farming.
   Surviving are his wife, Mildred; his mother, Mrs. Nancy Dunn, of Gladwin; three sons, Walter James of 
Arizona, Lloyd P. and Mitchell L., of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Lorena Belle VanLaundgt and Mrs. 
Hazel Atkinson, of Flint; two brothers, George and Daniel, of Gladwin; and 17 grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Burdette Faulk will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
08-13/1958 Column - 3 Page - 1 

MI SGT UTILITIES DET QMC WWI 

JAMES W. DUNN (26 MAY 1924 - 17 FEB 1985)

James W. Dunn, 60, of Hazel Park and formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday, Feb. 17, in Saginaw Veteran's 
Hospital. He was born in Gladwin May 26, 1924. He was employed by Chrysler Corp. and was a veteran 
of World War II. Surviving are one son, Richard of Ferndale; 3 daughters, Mrs. Harry (Lorraine) Norman of 
Remus, Mrs. Steve (Rosalie) Woznik of California and Mrs. Mathew (Teresa) Pressier of Georgia; 4 
sisters, Mrs. Catherine Baumann of Remus, Mrs. Marie Wells of Almont, Mrs. Eileen Brinker of Serling 
Heights and Mrs. Genieve Rivard of Georgia and 6 grandchildren.
   Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father 
Donald Christensen offficiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said Tuesday at 7 
p.m. at Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-20/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

PFC US ARMY WWII

THOMAS EDWARD DUPRAY (ABT. 29 MAY 1906 – 8 SEP 1906) {SON OF: F. & A. DUPRAY}

JOSEPH PORT DURHAM (18 JAN 1920 - 26 JULY 1987)

Joseph (Port) Durham, 67, of 750 Stickel Rd., Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, July 26, at his home. 
Born in Barton City Jan. 18, 1920, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. Mr. Durham was an 
electrician for Down Chemical Co. and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Gladwin 
Baptist Church. Mr. Durham and the former Jeanne VanBocxlaer were married Sept. 9, 1967, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Douglas Hall of Mattawan, Kevin Hawley of Sterling 
Heights and Alan Hawley of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Derry (Karen) Breault of Gladwin and Mrs. Richard 
(Sandy) Deuster, of Hubertus, Wisc.; 2 sisters, Helen Eckelbarger of Gladwin and Marion Shepherd of 
East Jordan; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Gladwin Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry 
Locher officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. 
Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 
07-29/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

ROSE A. DURHAM (1883 - MARCH 1972)

THEODORE M. DURHAM (1882 – 29 JAN 1965)

BEN DUTCHER (1880 - 2 MAY 1948)

FORMER GLADWIN MAN BURIED HERE

   Benjamin Dutcher, 67, died Sunday, May 2, at Hurley hospital, Flint. Funeral services were held on 
Wednesday morning in Flint from the North Baptist church with the Rev. Harold P. Warren officiating. The 
body was brought to Gladwin to the Reigle Funeral Home, where services were held by the Rev. C. F. 
Olin. Burial was in the Highland cemetery.
   Mr. Dutcher spent many years of his younger life in Gladwin, with his parents and family. He is 
survived by his wife, Pearl; one daughter, Mrs. Fleta Bowman of Detroit; one son, Vern Dutcher of Flint; 
two stepdaughters, Mable LaFortune of Flint and Miss Doris Schell of Flint; three stepsons, Gordon, 
Russell and Lewis Schell of Flint; two brothers, Rollow Dutcher of Davison, Alfred Dutcher of Gladwin; 
one sister, Mrs. Carrie Brock of Chicago; also four grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-12/1948 Column - 5 Page - 1

DEWITT CLINTON DUTCHER (17 AUG 1850 - 29 JAN 1905)

DEATH OF D. C. DUTCHER

OLD RESIDENT OF GLADWIN PASSES AWAY

   DeWitt Clinton Dutcher died at his home in this city Jan. 28, 1905, aged 54 years, 5 months and 12 
days, after a lingering illness. Mr. Dutcher was born in Massachusetts. Coming to Michigan he lived at 
Peck, Sanilac county, and came to Gladwin county with his family in 1888, engaging in wholesale feed 
and later establishing himself in the lumbering business. 
   At Port Puron Aug. 22, 1875, Mr. Dutcher and Olive J. Wood were united in marriage, and to this union 
were born six children, five of whom remain with the widow to mourn his loss, viz., Mrs. R. W. Chivers, 
Mrs. Sidney Berry, Miss Grace George and Leo J. Dutcher.
   Mr. Dutcher was a charter member of Gladwin lodge F. & A.M., in which he had filled many official 
positions including that of master; also was a member of White Clover chapter O.E.S. and the Loyal 
Guards.
   Funeral services Monday at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. O. F. Bulman, were largely 
attended. A choir consisting of Mrs. W. B. Tubbs, Mrs. R. E. Stuart, W. H. Dawe, Rev. O. F. Bulman and 
Mrs. W. H. Shernino, organist, rendered music. The pall bearers were M. T. Pike, S. R. Berry, D. Hawken, 
Frank Leonard, W. H. Dawe and C. B. Wilmot.
   Floral emblems were contributed by Gladwin F. & A.M., the O.E.S. and the W.C.T.U. Interment took 
place in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1905 Column - 1 Page - 4

ELTA O. (BROOKS) DUTCHER (16 JUNE 1887 - 24 JAN 1984)

Elta O. Dutcher, 96, of Sage Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, in St. Clair Convalescent Center, Detroit, 
after a long illness. Born in Whittemore on June 16, 1887, she came to Gladwin as a child. The former 
Elta Brooks, she was married to Benjamin Dutcher in 1904 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1948. 
She then married Otto Martz, who also preceded her in death.
   Surviving are one son, Vern of Lapeer; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Fleta) Gruver of Warren; 4 step-sons, 
Herman Martz of Detroit, William Martz of Lapeer and Frank and Charles Martz of Gladwin; 5 
step-daughters, Mrs. Laura Brokoff of Prudenville, Mrs. Lillian Graver of Clare, Mrs. Bessie Watson, Mrs. 
Elenor Brown and Mrs. Barbara Horton of Gladwin. A son, Leo Joe, 9 months old, preceded her in death 
in 1931.
   Rites were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. Elder Stanley Samson officiated and 
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-01/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2

(Midland Daily News, January 25, 1984)

Elta 0. Dutcher, 96, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1984, in St. Clair Convelescent Center in Detroit 
following a long illness.

She was born Jane 16, 1887.  She was a resident of Gladwin most of her life. The former Elta Brooks 
married Benjamin Dutcher in Gladwin in 1904. He died in 1948.

She leaves her son, Vern Dutcher of Gladwin, and daughter, Mrs. Earl (Fleta) Gruver of Warren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with elder Stanley Sampson 
officiating.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. 
today.

EVA D. "GRACE" DUTCHER (1 JAN 1888 - 17 JAN 1897)

OLIVE JANE (WOOD) DUTCHER (1858 - 1932)
 
EDWARD DUVALL (? - 1904)
 
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

FRED S. DYER (9 JUNE 1915 - 30 APRIL 1978)

Fred S. Dyer, 62, of 2448 Clendening Rd., Gladwin died suddenly Sunday, April 30, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital. Born in Hibbing, Minn., on June 9, 1915, he moved to Gladwin County a year ago from Livonia. 
Mr. Dyer was a retired maintenance employee for the City of Livonia and a veteran of World War II. He 
was a member of the Bethel Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie and the Elks Lodge in Plymouth. He was married 
to the former Virginia Whipple in L'Anse on December 28, 1941.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Nancyann of Rochester and Roberta of Dearborn; a 
sister, Mrs. Cynthia Gasvoda of Colorado; and a brother, Charles of Hopkins, Minn.
   Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 05-03/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

US ARMY

VIRGINIA I. DYER (9 JULY 1917 - 13 OCT 1990)

E'S

DONNA E. (FLEMMING) EAGLESON (17 JULY 1891 - 16 NOV 1971)

Mrs. Donna E. Eagleson, 80, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, November 16, at the Day Nursing Home, 
following an illness of 1 1/2 years. Born in Sage Township, July 17, 1891, Mrs. Eagleson had been a 
lifetime resident of the county. She was the daughter of William and Georgia Flemming and was married 
to Harry Eagleson May 5, 1914, in Sage Township. He preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1965. Mrs. 
Eagleson had been an elementary teacher in county schools and was a life member of the former Riley 
Evangelical Church and the Riley Ladies Aid.
   Surviving are one son, Harold of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. William (Eileen) Buschlen and Mrs. 
Gladys Heffner, both of Gladwin; two brothers, Roy Flemming of Detroit, and Frank Flemming of Marion; 
15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mathews 
Chapel with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 11-17/1971 Column - 2 Page - 2

GEORGE J. EAGLESON (1879 – 2 SEP 1953)

HAROLD W. EAGLESON (25 MARCH 1889 - 7 SEP 1965)

RITES FRIDAY FOR HARRY EAGLESON

   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Harry Eagleson, 76, of 
Gladwin, who died Tuesday after an illness of three weeks. The Rev. Ross Tracy will officiate and burial 
will be in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Eagelson was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on March 25, 1889, and 
moved to Sage Township in 1904. He was married to the former Donna Flemming on May 5, 1914, in 
Gladwin.
   Mr. Eagleson was a retired farmer and building contractor and also operated a milk  route in Gladwin 
County at one time. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Harold, of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. 
Eileen Buschlen and Mrs. Gladys Heffner, both of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Leona Knight, of Gladwin; 15 
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mr. Eagleson's grandsons will be pall bearers. Gladwin County 
Record dated 09-08/1965 Column - 3 Page - 1

HAROLD W. EAGLESON 26 DEC 1917 - 6 NOV 1989)

JEAN EAGLESON (19 NOV 1924 - 6 OCT 1998)

JOHATHON B. EAGLESON (1850 – 8 JAN 1936)

JULIA ETTA (BALDWIN) EAGLESON (24 JULY 1860 - 12 NOV 1933)

MRS. J. B. EAGLESON DIES AT SAGE TOWNSHIP HOME

   Mrs. Julia Etta Eagleson, wife of J. B. Eagleson, died Nov. 12, 1933, at her home in Sage township, 
and was 73 years, 3 months and 19 days old. Mrs. Eagleson, a daughter of George and Rebecca 
Baldwin, was born July 24, 1860. She was married to Jonathon B. Eagleson July 23, 1876, and moved to 
Paulding county, Ohio, in 1884, where they lived until 1904, when they moved to Gladwin, where they 
have since resided.
   Mrs. Eagleson was a member of the Riley Evangelical church, was converted about 35 years ago, and 
was baptized in September, 1911. During her long illness she has remained a faithful Christian, a devoted 
and loving wife and mother and a patient sufferer.
   She leaves to mourn her loss her husband; five children, George J. Eagleson, Harry Eagleson, Mrs. S. 
J. Underwood, Mrs. Edward Linton and Mrs. Harry Knight, all of Gladwin; 24 grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren. One son, Harold, preceded her in death July 19, 1909. Funeral services were conducted 
by Rev. Lester A. Ruegsegger at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Riley Evangelical church, followed by burial at 
Highland cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-23/1933 Column - 4 Page - 8

LESTER LEROY EAGLESON (1897 – 17 OCT 1920)

SCOTT EAGLESON (9 OCT 1945 - 3 JAN 1964)

ETHEL MAY EARLY

ELIZABETH (BELL) EASTON (30 NOV 1867 - 25 JUNE 1970)

COUNTY'S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES

   Mrs. Elizabeth Bell Easton, Gladwin County's oldest resident, died Friday, June 25, in Farwell, 
following an illness of six weeks. Born November 30, 1867, in West Mansfield, Logan County, Ohio, Mrs. 
Easton was 102 years old. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Bell. The former Elizabeth 
Bell and Lloyd Easton were married Jan. 22, 1891, in Bellfontaine, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County in 
1915 to make their home on a farm two miles east of Gladwin in Buckeye Township. He preceded her in 
death May 3, 1955. Their only child, a daughter, Mrs. Winifred Stout, died Dec. 21, 1967. Mrs. Easton's 
twin sister, Melissa, died in Ohio in 1968 at 100 years of age. Three other sisters and three brothers are 
also deceased.
   Survivors are a grandson, Max Stout of Traverse City, and two great grandchildren. Services were 
held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Parker officiating. Interment was in 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 07-01/1970 Column - 3 Page - 1

LLOYD W. EASTON (1862- 23 MAY 1955)   

RAY E. EDGAR (20 OCT 1889 - 20 SEP 1969)

SERVICES HELD FOR RAY EDGAR

   Ray E. Edgar, 79, of Sage Township, died Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Gladwin Hospital following a 
long illness. Born on Oct. 20, 1889, in Antwerp, Ohio, he came to Gladwin County 51 years ago from 
Kalamazoo. Mr. Edgar was a farmer and had served on the Gladwin County Road Commission for 12 
years. He was also a former Sage Township treasurer, and a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He 
was married to the former Teresa Wonderly, on Aug. 15, 1909, in Ohio. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Roger, of Gladwin, Harlie, of Pangburn, Ark., Charles, 
of Titusville, Fla., and Mark, of Swartz Creek; five daughters, Mrs. Madonna Gorrell, of Boulder, Colo., 
Mrs. Bernandine Loar, Beaverton, Mrs. Mary Cass, Berkely, Mrs. Toy Breault and Mrs. Teresa Allbee, 
both of Midland; three brothes, Lloyd and Vern, of Detroit and Wayne of Chicago; 57 grandchildren. Two 
children preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. 
The Rev. Father Edward Trombley officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said at 
8:30 Monday. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 
09-24/1969 Colum - 1 Page - 1

LEROY JAMES EDGER (1938 – 25 AUG 1938)
 
CLAIRE R. EDICK (9 JAN 1896 - 16 FEB 1976)

Claire R. Edick, 80, well known retired Gladwin rural mail carrier, died Monday, Feb. 16, in the Clare 
Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. Born in Standis on January 9, 1896, he lived in Gladwin 
County since he was a child. Mr. Edick was a rural mail carrier out of the Gladwin Post Office for 41 
years until retirement in 1961. He was a veteran of World War I and participated in the St. Mihiel and 
Meuse Argonne offensive. He was a member of the Gladwin World War I Veterans Barracks 3421, the 
Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 177 and the Gladwin Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3292.
   Mr. Edick and the former Esther Hayward were married on October 4, 1919, in Gladwin. She preceded 
him in death on August 21, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Emogene) Stickel of Gladwin; two sons, 
Lawrence and Richard of Gladwin; four brothers, Rex of Bay City, Victor of Midland, Everett of Gladwin 
and Melvin of DeLano, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Winifred Jadle of Fullerton, Calif.; six grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Carl Briggs will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
02-18/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2 

PVT US ARMY WWI 

DARREL O. EDICK (8 JUNE 1893 - 24 MARCH 1968)

ILLNESS FATAL TO DARREL EDICK

   Services were held Tuesday, at 1:00 p.m., for Darrel O. Edick, 74, of 1401 Chappel Dam Road, Sage 
Township. Mr. Edick died Sunday, Mar. 24, at 9:00 a.m. in Saginaw General Hospital following an illness 
of several months. Born in Gladwin Township June 8, 1893, he had lived most of his life in Gladwin 
County except several years he spent in the Flint area where he was employed in automobile factories. A 
mechanic, he also worked as a salesman for several years following his return here in 1945.
   Mr. Edick was married to the former Mary J. Blake October 12, 1914, in Gladwin, who preceded him in 
death Feb. 4, 1955. He attended the West Grout Free Methodist Church. Survivors are three sons, Basil 
and Acel, of Gladwin, and Ansel of Flint; a daughter, Mrs. John Adkison (Leva) of Mt. Morris; a foster 
daughter, mrs. Judson Taylor (Carol) of Gladwin; and a foster son, Cephas Coleman, of Alma; and 12 
grandchildren. The Rev. Henry Schmidt and the Rev. Von Cavanaugh officiated at the services at the 
Minere Funeral Home and interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-27/1968 
Column - 2 Page - 1

ESTHER (HAYWARD) EDICK (17 SEP 1901 - 21 AUG 1973)

Mrs. Esther P. Edick, 71, of 244 E. Grout Street, Gladwin, died Tuesday afternoon, August 21, at the 
Midland Hospital, following an illness of two days. A life-long resident of Gladwin County, she was born 
September 17, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hayward. The former Esther Hayward and Claire 
Edick were married October 4, 1919, in Gladwin. She was a charter member of the Gladwin Eagles 
Auxiliary.
   Surving are her husband Claire; a daughter, Mrs. William (Enogene) Stickel of Ludington; 2 sons, 
Lawrence and Richard, both of Gladwin; 5 brothers, Frank and Max Hayward, both of Detroit, Glen and 
Lewis Hayward, both of Quincy, and Ralph Hayward of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lila Wale of Gladwin, 
and Mrs. Genevieve Potts of Lafayette, Ind.; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were 
held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Briggs officiating and interment 
was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-29/1973 Column - 6 Page - 2

GROVER C. EDICK (11 MAY 1855 - 7 NOV 1936)

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO GROVER C. EDICK

   Services were held at the Free Methodist churches Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Grover C. 
Edick who died suddenly Saturday morning, with Rev. Charles H. Woods officiating. Burial services were 
at Highland cemetery. Born in Gladwin township May 11, 1855 (?) he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos 
D. Edick. Here his father died in 1916. Three years later Mrs. Edick and Grover moved to Gladwin and 
took up their residence on Silver Leaf street where he lived until his marriage to Miss Edith Frye, Mayu 23, 
1924.
   After the death of his mother five months ago Mr. and Mrs. Edick moved to the old home on Silver 
Leaf street. He was a graduated of the Lansing Business University at Lansing. He is survived by his wife, 
one sister, Mrs. Eva Greer, and uncle, Gilbert Sherman, two nieces and four nephews, all of Gladwin 
township. Gladwin County Record dated 11-11/1936 Column - 8 Page - 1

MARY J. (BLAKE) EDICK ( 21 APRIL 1895 - 4 FEB 1955)

RITES FOR MRS. EDICK ARE HELD

   Mrs. Mary J. Edick, 60, passed away at her home in Grout township Feb. 4, after an illness of several 
weeks. Mrs. Edick was born April 21, 1895 in Paulding county, Ohio, and came to Gladwin County when 
she was five years old. She married Darrel Edick, Oct. 12, 1914. She was a member of the West Grout 
Free Methodist church.
   She is survived by her husband, Darrel; three sons, Basil, Ansel and Acel, all of Gladwin; one 
daughter, Mrs. Leva Atkinson of Flint; also five brothers, three sisters and eight grandchildren. Funeral 
services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the West Grout Free Methodist Church with the Rev. C. E. 
Howe officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were Alvin Sherer, John Shearer, 
Clayton Dennings, Delmar Weldon, Melvin Young and Clare Campbell. Gladwin County Record dated 
02-09/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1
 
HELEN A. EDINGFIELD (09 AUG 1921 – 24 JULY 1983)

(Bay City Times, July 25, 1983)

Mrs. Edingfield, 61, died Sunday in Midland Hospital Center. She was born Aug. 9, 1921, in Chaplin, W. 
Va. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; two sons, five stepchildren and one brother.  Services will be 
Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery.

  
CLARENCE EDWARDO (? - ?) 

HENRY EDWARDS (ABT. 1849 - MARCH 1926)

Henry Edwards died Saturday morning at the county farm aged 77 years. Burial services were conducted 
by Rev. Stanley Thayer at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1926 Column - 6 Page 
- 5

ELSA (SEYFERTH) EHLEN (1912 – 15 MAR 1997)  

WILHELM EHLEN (2 NOV 1909 - 19 SEP 2000)
Wilhelm Ehlen, 90, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000 at his residence following a brief illness. 
Born Nov. 2, 1909 in Dusseldorf, Germany, he was the son of the late Anton and Maria (Backhaus) Ehlen. 
Wilhelm married the former Elsa Seyferth, April 2, 1935, in Germany. She preceded him in death in March 
1997. They moved to the United States in 1951 and resided in Harper Woods until 1973, after his 
retirement. He was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church. 
Surviving are one daughter, Helga and husband William Kareus of Prudenville; and two grandsons, Kurt 
and Kent Kareus. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Services were held 
Thursday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Winn Decker and Rev. David Winter officiating. Burial 
was in Highland Cemetery.
SHIRLEY A. (SWANSON) ELLENZ (13 DEC 1924 – 11 MAR 2006)
Shirley A. Ellenz, 81, of Gladwin passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing 
Home. She was born Dec. 13, 1924 in Newberry to John and Alice (Chapman) Swanson. Shirley was 
married to Everild Ellenz who passed away in 1991.She had lived in Gladwin for the past 15 years and 
was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God church. 
Surviving are her son, Bob (Janet) Beman of Midland; two stepdaughters, Shirley Huber and Joanne Fritz, 
both of Minnesota; four grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; one brother Glen Swanson of 
Newberry; three nephews, Paul (Sheila) Stephenson of Coleman, David (Ann) Stephenson of Grayling, 
and Steve Swanson of Maryland; two nieces, Sharon Mick of Maryland and Bonnie Swanson of 
Newberry; and several great nieces and nephews. Shirley is predeceased by one brother, John Swanson; 
one sister, Catherine Stephenson; and one nephew, George Stephenson.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 18 at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church with pastor 
Brad Withrow officiating Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials may be made to the 
church. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 3/15/2006.

LARRY M. ELLINGSON (20 NOV 1926 - 18 NOV 1967)
FRED EMMOTT (8 APRIL 1884 - 24 JUNE 1973)

Fred Emmott, 89, of Hay Township, died Sunday, June 24, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. For the past 
several years he had lived at the Most Nursing Home. Born in Ohio, April 8, 1884, he went to St. Louis, 
Mo., in 1922, to Dixom, Mo., in 1925 and moved to Hay Township, Gladwin County, in 1939. He and the 
former Martha Waller were married in 1925 and she died in Gladwin June 30, 1954. Mr. Emmott served as 
Hay years in the early fifties. He was a member of the Gladwin (?) a member of the Gladwin Lodge F. & 
A..M.
   Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Edward Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-27/1973 
Column - 5 Page - 2 

JOHN B. EMMOTT (1887 -23 APRIL 1947)

MARTHA W. EMMOTT (1883 – 30 JUNE 1954)

MARY A. EMMOTT (1858 - 1946)

SIMEON J. EMMOTT (1859 – 8 FEB 1926)

DENVER O. EMRICK (30 MARCH 1902 - 29 SEP 1906) 

DUANE F. EMRICK (2 FEB 1922 - 30 DEC 1922)
    
HARVEY TUCKER EMRICK (25 JAN 1897 - 10 JAN 1974)

Harvey T. Emrick, 76, of Gladwin, passed away at his home, 315 S. Arcade St., Thursday, January 10. 
Born January 25, 1897, in Paulding County, Ohio, he was the son of George and Elizabeth Blank Emrick, 
and came to Gladwin County in 1906. He and the former Ethel Fries were married January 21, 1920, in 
Gladwin. Mr. Emrick owned and operated the Parkhill Flower Shop and Greenhouse from 1933 to 1952. 
He also served as sexton of Highland Cemetery for several years. Prior to that he was earlier employed 
at various times as freight clerk at the railroad station, at Wolohan's Elevator, W. E. Woodward Lumber & 
Supply Store, Oglestone's Hardware, and Huber's Dairy. Mr. Emrick was a member of the volunteer fire 
department from 1926 to 1956, a number of those years as fire chief. He also was a former city 
supervisor and alderman for several terms. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of WWI Barracks 
No. 3421, and of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1974 
Column - 4 Page - 2

MI PVT US ARMY WWI

MARTHA ANN (MATTIS) EMRICK (01 APRIL 1887 - 4 JAN 1969)

HOLD RITES FOR MRS. WALTERS, 81

   Mrs Martha Ann Reinhardt Walters, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 4, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary 
Hoag of Gladwin, following a short illness. Born in Kingston, Ont., April 1, 1887, Mrs. Walters had been a 
resident of Gladwin County for nearly all of her lifetime. She was the former Martha Ann Mattis.
   Survivors include four sons, Fern; Clarence and Melancthon Reinhardt of Alger; seven daughters, Mrs. 
Elwood Gedney (Martha), Mrs. Freeman Buzzell (Faye), Mrs. Keith Councell (Alma), Mrs. George Salnave 
(Genevieve), Mrs. Robert Hoag (Mary), all of Gladwin, Mrs. Vern Decker (Grace) of Midland, and Mrs. 
Elmer Neumann (Marjorie) of Lansing; a sister, Mrs. Grace Thomas of Edenville; two brothers, Ernest 
Mattis of Beaverton and John Mattis of Flint; 46 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, and two great 
great grandchildren.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Nelson Clair 
officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1969 Column - 6 
Page - 1 

PHILLIP L. EMRICK (7 JULY 1884 -  4 SEP 1950)

PHIL EMRICK DIES SUDDENLY MONDAY

   Funeral services for Philip L. Emrick, 66, will be held from the Hall Funeral Home on Thursday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Wesley Wibley, of the Assembly of God, will officiate and burial will be 
in the Highland cemetery. Services will be under the auspices of the Gladwin Lodge, I.O.O.F.
   Mrs. Emrick was born on July 7, 1884, in Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of George and Elizabeth 
Emrick. He came to Gladwin in 1906 and had lived here since that time. Mr. Emrick passed away 
suddenly at his home on Monday.
   Surviving are his wife, Martha; one son, Joseph W., of Flint; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Emrick, of 
Midland; four brothers, Elbert, of Dearborn, George, of Detroit, Arnold of Flat Rock, and Harvey, of 
Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Nickless, of Hope, Mrs. Edna Dacher of Flint, and Mrs. Irma McMullin, of 
Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 09-06/1950 Column - 7 Page - 1

SUE ANN EMRICK (? - 18 DEC 1951)
 
GEORGE EDGAR ENTREKIN (25 DEC 1844 - 10 MAY 1920)

George Entrekin, a Civil war veteran, and an old-time resident of Nester township, Roscommon county, 
just across the line from Butman township, Gladwin county, died at his home Saturday morning. Mr. 
Entrekin had been confined to his bed a few weeks. George Edgar Entrekin was born December 25, 
1844, in Columbiana county, Ohio. He served in the Civil war, enlisted June 1, 1863, and was discharged 
July 25, 1865. He enlisted in the regular army Nov. 21, 1865, and served three years. In 1880 he moved to 
Gratiot county, Mich., and was married to Mary Welsh, May 15, 1881. They moved to their home in Nester 
township in September, 1896, where they have since resided.
   He leaves to mourn his departure wife, four sons and one daughter, one son having preceded him in 
death. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jane Dennis of Indianola, Iowa, and Mrs. Lotta Miller of St. Louis, 
Mich., and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J. H. 
Cornelius, and interment took plac in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1920 
Column - 4 Page - 4
 
CIVIL WAR

INFANT ENTREKIN (? – 19 MARCH 1920)

   Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Velma Entrekin of Nester township, was buried in Highland cemetery 
Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1920 
Column - 5 Page - 8

IVA ENTREKIN (11 MARCH 1887 - 4 JUNE 1961)

FORMER TEACHER SUCCUMBS

   Miss Iva Entrekin, 74, of Nester Township, died Sunday at the Jodeman Nursing Home, West Branch, 
following a three months illness. Born in Gratiot County on March 11, 1887, she had been a resident of 
Roscommon County since 1896. Retired from her lifetime career of school teaching, she had taught in 
Gladwin and Roscommon Counties for 32 years.
   Survivors include two brothers, Owen, of Nester Township, and Carl, fo Flint; seven nieces and three 
nephews. Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
R. E. Fogelsonger will officiate and burial is in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-07/1961 Column - 7 Page - 1

MARY LEONORA (WELSH) ENTREKIN (1861 - 1941)

SON ENTREKIN (20 FEB 1882 - 28 MAR 1907) {SON OF G.E & M. L. ENTREKIN}

TEKLA C. (SOLDAN) ENTREKIN (21 NOV 1886 - 20 NOV 1971)

Mrs. Tekla C. Entrekin, 84, of Beaverton passed away Saturday, November 20, at Mercy Hospital in Bay 
City. She was born November 21, 1886 in Saginaw. She married Velma Entrekin on June 24, 1915 in 
Gladwin County. He passed away on April 1, 1960.
   Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert Luce of Bay City, five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. 
Lillian Early of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23 at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral 
Home in Gladwin. Rev. Zina Bennett will officiate with burial in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin 
County Record dated 11-24/1971 Column - 3 Page - 2

BROOKS EPLEY (3 JAN 1880 - 2 JAN 1954)

LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO BROOKS EPLEY

   Brooks Epley, 73, passed away at his home in Gladwin on Saturday, January 2, following eight years 
in ill health. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Truman Lowell, of the Assembly of God, officiated and burial was made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Epley, 
a retired lumberman, was born in Cedar Lake on January 3, 1880, and has been a resident of Gladwin 
county since 1885. He was married to Zelpha V. Smallwood on July 2, 1919, in Gladwin. He served with 
the 28th Divison in Europe during World War I.
   Surviving are his wife; two sons, William P. Epley of Gladwin and Robert E. Epley of El Cajon, 
California; one brother, William Epley, of Harrison; and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Scott, of Beaverton. One son, 
John, preceded his parents in death. Members of the Gladwin Veterans of Foreign Wars acted as 
pallbearers. Mr. Epley was a charter member of the local organization. Gladwin County Record dated 
01-06/1954 Column - 5 Page - 1 

MI PFC CO A 103 ENGRS 28 DIV WWI

MARTHA (SCHINDEL) ERDMAN (6 FEB 1905 - 9 JULY 2002)
Martha Schindel Erdman, age 97, of Gladwin, died July 9, 2002 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home in 
Gladwin. Born February 6, 1905 in N. Amherst, Ohio, she was the daughter of Gottlieb and Ernestine 
(Rauch) Schindel and moved to Gladwin County with her family as a small child. Martha married Albert 
Erdman on November 20, 1927. Albert, a former Gladwin City Chief of Police, preceded her in death on 
November 17, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Ronald Erdman, in 1976, and her 
sister, Wanda Hadley, in 1976. Martha was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. A homemaker, she 
also had belonged to several bowling leagues, a golf league, and was a Gladwin Hospital volunteer. She 
will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 
She is survived by her sons Ronald (Nancy) of Farmington and Tellico Village, Tennessee, Robert of 
Scottsdale, Arizona, and her daughter Nadine (Scott) Saiki of Dousman, Wisconsin; grandchildren Cindy 
(Alan) Trimner of Farmington, Elaine (Randy) Salk of Highland Township, Robert (Tami) Erdman of 
Scottsdale, Arizona, and Linda (Keith) Dron of Highland Township; five great grandchildren; and her 
sisters Angeline and Mildred. 
Funeral services were held on July 13, 2002 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, and burial took place at 
Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin.
KARL ERICKSON, JR (2 SEP 1932 - 4 FEB 2005)
CLIFFORD E. ERWAY (APRIL 1888 – 3 APRIL 1957)
EARL A. ERWAY (10 APRIL 1910 - 4 APRIL 2000)
Earl A. Erway, 89, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at home following a short illness. Born April 
10, 1910 in Edenville, he was the son of Charles L. and Frances (Barr) Erway. He lived in Gladwin County 
most of his life. Earl married Lillian “Lila” (Woodruff), Aug. 18, 1930. She preceded him in death in 
Bowling Green, Ohio in 1996. He married Nellie (Crowell), April 26, 1997 in Beaverton. He was a veteran of 
World War II, serving in the Army. He worked as a control operator for Dow Petro Chemical in Bay City, 
retiring in 1973 after 26 years. 
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dale and wife Sue of Swartz Creek and Ronald and wife 
Dorothy of Beaverton; one daughter, Shirley and husband Arden Seipke of Gladwin; one stepson, Harlan 
Brushaber of Beaverton; one brother, Gerald of Zephyrhills, Fla.; three sisters, Hazel LeFaivre of Royal 
Oak, Delilah Plummer and Veda Rowe, both of Midland; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 
five stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and 
one sister. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Ed Abbott officiating. A 
military service was held by the VFW Post 7303. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin
LILLIAN M. "LILA" (WOODRUFF) ERWAY (02 MARCH 1912 - 27 JAN 1996)

Lillian M. (Lila) Erway, 83, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at St. Mary's Medical Center in 
Saginaw following a long illness. Born March 2, 1912 in Port Huron, she resided in Gladwin County most 
of her life. Mrs. Erway had been employed as a receptionist by Gladwin Area Hospital and later in a local 
doctor's office until she retired in 1977. She was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. 
The former Lillian Woodruff married Earl A. Erway Aug. 18, 1930 in Bowling Green, Ohio. 
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Dale and wife Sue of Swartz Creek, and Ronald and 
wife Dorothy of Beaverton; one daughter, Shirley and husband Arden Seipke of Gladwin; 2 brothers, 
Howard Woodruff of Lake Ann, and Neal Woodruff of Beaverton; 3 sisters, Wanda Smith of Gladwin, 
Blanche Wilson of Pinconning, and Dois Bock of Rhodes; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jack and Earl Woodruff. 
   Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. The 
Rev. Deane Wyllys will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an 
expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center - Gladwin or the Visiting Nurse Association. Arrangements were 
handled by the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel. Gladwin County Record dated 01-31/1996 Column - 3 
Page - 7

NETTIE C. (FOOTE) ERWAY (FEB 1873 - 9 MAY 1927)

Mrs. Willard Erway died May 9 of chronic bronchitis at her home at the east end of town. She was born in 
Ohio and was 56 years, three months and 11 days old. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Methodist 
Episcopal church conducted by Rev. Jasper Harris of Cedar Lake followed by burial at Highland 
cemetery.
   She is survived by her husband, three children, Clifford Erway and Mrs. Nat Cochran of Midland and 
Roy at home. Her mother, Mrs. Foote, and sister, Mrs. Charles Dingman of Holly, two brothers, Charles 
Foote of Battle Creek and Arthur Foote of Holly. Gladwin County Record dated 05-12/1927 Column - 5 
Page - 5

WILLARD LINCOLN ERWAY (2 FEB 1866 – 16 APRIL 1930)

FLOYD E. ESCHENBACHER, SR (23 JUNE 1934 - 24 MARCH 2001)

Floyd E. Eschenbacher Sr., 66, of Beaverton, died Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Saint Mary’s Medical 
Center, Saginaw, following a short illness. Born June 23, 1934 in Rhodes, he was the son of Carl and 
Minnie (Nitzke) Eschenbacher. He lived in Gladwin County since 1992 and previously lived in Saginaw. 
Floyd married Joyce (DeLavern), Nov. 8, 1958 in Rhodes. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was an 
auto worker for General Motors-Saginaw Steering Gear in Saginaw, retiring after 15 years. He was a 
member of the Albright Shores Eagles Aerie 3655. 

Surviving are three sons, Floyd Jr. and wife Debra of Saginaw, Robert and wife Donna of Morrison, 
Tenn., and Michael and fiancee Shawn Vanwezel of Beaverton; one daughter, Lori and husband Michael 
Maxwell of Beaverton; nine grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents. 

Services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Pastor Reed 
Schroer officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to 
the American Lung Association.

JOYCE (DELAVERN) ESCHENBACHER (1938 - 1999)