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HIGHLAND CEMETERY – Surnames S THRU Z

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


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DAVID CLARENCE SACER (19 MARCH 1890 - 17 FEB 1903)

ALEX F. SADOWSKI (1891 - JUNE 1965)

CHRISTINA SALCICCIOLI (1911 - APRIL 1997)

GIUSEPPE SALCICCIOLI (1905 - 1980)

RICHARD T. SAMPSON (1880 - MAY 1969)

RAY SANDERS (8 AUG 1896 - 9 JULY 1970)

RITES HELD FOR RAY SANDERS

   Ray Sanders, 73, of 5715 West M-18, died Thursday, July 9, in Munson Medical Center, 
Traverse City. Born in Ithaca on Aug. 8, 1896, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1960. He was 
a farmer. Mr. Sanders was married to Jessie Gilmore on June 1, 1915, in Ithaca. She preceded 
him in death on Sept. 12, 1964.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Paid, of Traverse City and Mrs. Nina Forward of 
Seattle, Wash.; one son, Ray, of Traverse City; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Miner-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl 
Briggs officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-22/1970 
Column - 2 Page - 1

ELIZABETH M. SANDULA (1907 - 1960)

FRANCES E. SANDULA (1925 - 1933)

PHILLIP SANDULA (1907 - 1981)

CLAUDINE G. (ONWELLER) SANDULA (? - ?)

JOHN A. SANDULA (25 AUG 1925 - 23 SEP 1995)

JOHN SANDULA, SR (6 AUG 1905 - 6 AUG 1989)

VICKIE A. SANDULA (? - 28 MAY 1960) Baby

VICTORIA SANDULA (4 MAY 1905 - 23 SEP 1997)

DOROTHY (GIBSON) SANTA (27 MARCH 1924 - 17 JUNE 2003)
Dorothy Santa, 79, of Beaverton, died June 17, 2003, at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. 
She was born March 27, 1924, to A. and Helen (Goodman) Gibson in New York, New York. She 
married Joseph Santa Feb. 24, 1944, in New York, New York. They moved to Gladwin County in 
1952 from New York. She was employed as an electrician for Brown Machine. 
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Wayne King of Ridgefield Park, Neb.; five 
grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. 
She was predeceased by her husband in 1972 and a son, Bruce Santa, in 1990. 
Funeral Services were held Monday, June 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton 
with Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation 
was held Sunday, June 22, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton.
JOSEPH D. SANTA (16 FEB 1915 - 13 JUNE 1972) 

Joseph D. Santa, 57, of 200 Saginaw Street, Beaverton, died Tuesday, June 13, at the Midland 
Hospital, following a short illness. Born in Beaverton, February 16, 1915, Mr. Santa was a veteran 
of World War II. He lived some years in New York, returning to Beaverton in 1952, and was 
employed by Dow Chemical Company until his retirement. He and the former Dorothy Gibson 
were married January 24, 1944, in New York.
   Surviving are his wife, Dorothy of Beaverton; a daughter, Mrs. Linda King of Ridgefield, N.J.; a 
son, Bruce David Santa of Hoffman, Tex.; his mother, Mrs. Sophia Santa of Beaverton; five 
sisters, Mrs. Anna Hunter of Beaverton, Mrs. Sylvia Kish of Gladwin, Mrs. Helen Leddy and Mrs. 
Margaret Truck, both of Saginaw, and Mrs. Irene Schluckdar of Reese; and one brother, Albert of 
Oneckama; and three grandchildren.
   Services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, in Beaverton, with burial in 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-14/1972 Column - 4 Page - 2 

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ROBERT SASINOWSKI (2 OCT 1924 - 8 JAN 2001)

   Robert Sasinowski, 55, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Midland following a brief illness. Born Aug. 22, 1945 in Detroit, he was the son of the late 
Chester and Angeline (Kowalski) Sasinowski. He retired from the City of Detroit after 30 years. 
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Secord Eagles. 
   Surviving are his friend and companion, Rebecca Faust; two sons, Steven and Mark; one 
daughter, Andrea Thomas; one brother, Richard of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two grandchildren, 
Brooke and Noah. 
Private graveside services were held Friday at Highland Cemetery. Sisson Funeral Home was in 
charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-24/2001 Column - 5 Page - 2 

ELSIE M. SAULSBURY (21 MAR 1904 – 26 MAR 1984)  

(Midland Daily News, March 27, 1984)

Elsie Saulsbury, 80, of Tawas City died Monday, March 26, 1984, at the losco Medical Facility 
following a long illness.

She was born March 21, 1904, in London, England. She moved to from Gladwin in 1967, and 
was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in East Tawas. The former Elsie Allen was married to 
the Rev. Alfred Saulsbury, Oct. 12, 1940, in Toronto, Canada; he died Aug. 20, 1982.

She leaves her daughter. Mrs. William (Margaret) Burkhart at Gladwin; three grandchildren; and 
brother, Fred Allen of Brampton, Ontario, Cyril Allen of Vancover, B.C., and Edward Allen of 
London, Ontario.

Services will be 11 am. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gladwin, with the Rev. 
Thomas Spitler and Rev. Ken Near officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends 
may call at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin after 3 p.m. today until 10a.m. Wednesday.


MARGUERITE SCALES (13 DEC 1924 - 9 JAN 2002)

JOSEPH C. SCALES (2 OCT 1924 - 7 AUG 2001)

   Joseph C. Scales, 76, of Clare, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-
Clare. Born Oct. 2, 1924 in Sandusky, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph A. and Bertha (Carlson) 
Scales. He lived in Clare County since 1996 and previously lived in Gladwin. 
Joseph married Marguerite (Kelly), May 7, 1998 in Farwell. He was a veteran of World War II, 
serving with the U.S. Army. He was previously married to Margaret (Roed). She preceded him in 
death in 1995. Joseph worked in die cast for Western Wheels in Howell, retiring in 1987 after 20 
years. 
   Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Kathi and husband Andrew Stanley of 
Barryton, and Lisa and husband Ronald Spees of Fowlerville; five grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church in 
Gladwin with Pastor Bernard Philabaum officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

WILLIAM F. SCHADD  (8 OCT 1890 - 9 OCT 1974) 

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ALFRED A. SCHANG (15 OCT 1900 - 20 AUG 1962) 

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MARIETTA SCHANG (1909 - JUNE 1997)

VESTAH GALFORD SCHELL (14 JAN 1918 - 29 OCT 1982)

Vestah Galford Schell, 64, of Prudenville, died Friday, Oct. 29, in Hurley Hospital, Flint. Born in 
Alma on January 14, 1918, she had lived most of her life in Franklin Township, Clare County. She 
moved to Prudenville 14 years ago. 
   Surviving are her husband, William; 3 sons, Eldon Wallace of Gladwin, Larry Wallace of Grand 
Rapids and Dale Wallace of Kent City; 4 daughters, Mrs. Devon (Dorothy) Cassiday of Oscoda, 
Mrs. Ronald (Virginia) Procunier of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Neil (Bulah) Bruner of Shepherd and Mrs. 
Bertha Fike of Beaverton; 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
   Rites were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-03/1982 
Column - 4 Page - 2
 
(Midland Daily News, Oct 30, 1982)

Vestah Galford Schell, 64, of Prudenville, formerly of Franklin Township, Clare County, died 
Friday morning at Hurley Hospital in Flint.

She was born in Alma Jan. 14, 1918, and lived most of her life in Franklin Township before 
moving to Prudenville in 1968.

She leaves her husband William; sons, Eldon Wallace of Gladwin, Larry Wallace of Grand 
Rapids, Dale Wallace of Kent City; daughters, Mrs. Devon (Dorothy) Cassiday of Oscoda, Mrs. 
Ronald (Virginia) Procunier of Mount Morris, Mrs. Neil (Bulah) Bruner of Shepherd, and Bertha 
Fike of Beaverton. She also leaves 19 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday from the Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin, the Rev. Carl 
Briggs officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery Gladwin.  Friends may call after 3 p.m. 
today.

CHARLES C. SCHEIDLER (11 AUG 1893 - 20 JUNE 1964) 

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ANN SCHIEMANN (1914 - APRIL 1999)

CLARENCE SCHIEMANN (1909 - JUNE 1955)

EDWARD SCHIEMANN (1907 - DEC 1985)

MAXINE FERRELL SCHIEMANN (1916 - 1955)

ELIZABETH SCHILLING (1883 - SEP 1983)

(Bay City Times, September 19, 1983)

Elizabeth Schilling formerly of Gladwin

Services are at 11 am Wednesday at the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin, for Mrs. Schilling, 
100, of Fredericksburg, Penn. A former Gladwin resident, she was born April 15, 1883, in 
Hungary and died in Fredericksburg Saturday. Survivors include one son and three daughters. 
Burial is in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

REV. PETER F. SCHILLING (1880 - 1946)

ERNESTINE (RAUCH) SCHINDLE (22 FEB 1886 - 29 JUNE 1973)

Mrs. Ernestine Schindle, 87, of Sherman Township, died Friday, June 29, at the Gladwin Area 
Hospital. Born in Poland, Feb. 22, 1886, she was the daughter of John and Wilhemina Lau 
Rauch, and came to the United States in 1899. She and Gottlieb Schindel were married May 12, 
1904, in Cleveland, Ohio and they came to Gladwin County in 1914 and farmed in Sage Township 
until their retirement in 1944.
   Surviving are her husband, Gottleib; 4 daughters, Mrs. Martha Erdman of Gladwin, Mrs. Wanda 
Hadley of Inverness, Fla., Mrs. Angeline Funk and Mrs. Mildred Peters, both of Detroit; 7 
grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, William Rauch of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. 
Hilda Hamilton of Roseville.
   Services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, of which she was a 
member, with the Rev. Herbert L. Biermann officiating. Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-04/1973 
Column - 3 Page - 2

MARTIN FREDERICK SCHINDLER (1898 - FEB 1965)   

MATILDA H. SCHINDLER (1897 - 1972)

RAYMOND G. SCHNEIDER (2 AUG 1916 - 30 OCT 1974) 

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HARLEY G. SCHOONMAKER (11 APRIL 1938 - 9 OCTY 2001)
Harley G. Schoonmaker, 63, of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001 at MidMichigan 
Medical Center - Gladwin.  He was born April 11, 1938 to Julian and Viola (Strong) Schoonmaker 
in St. Louis, Michigan. He married Kristine Nelson Nov. 12, 1960 in Boyne City and worked as a 
machine operator at General Motors in Lansing. He retired in 1988 after 32 years and the couple 
moved to Gladwin County from Bath. 
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Brian of Standish, Scott and wife Melanie of Lansing, 
David and wife Norine of Lansing, John and wife Patricia of Gladwin; eight grandchildren; two 
great grandchildren; his parents; a sister, Patricia and husband Don of Lansing; and several 
nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin 
with Pastor Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. 
KRISTINE V. (NELSON) SCHOONMAKER (15 JUNE 1941 - 25 NOV 2004)
Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, age 62, passed away Wednesday, 
Feb. 25, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Boyne City on June 15, 
1941 to the late Leonard and Virginia (Hart) Nelson. She married Harley Schoonmaker on Nov. 
15, 1960; he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2001. She was a member of the F.O.E. 3292. 
She is survived by four sons, David (Noreen) Nelson of Lansing, Scott (Melanie) Schoonmaker 
of Lansing, Brian Schoonmaker of Standish, and John (Patricia) Schoonmaker of Gladwin; 14 
grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary and Leonard Nelson of Florida; 
one sister, Kathy Moore of Boyne City; and brother and sister-in-laws Viola and Julian 
Schoonmaker of Gladwin, and Pat and Don Wogemont of Lansing. 
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony 
Reynolds presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
GERTRUDE D. SCHRANZ (1908 - NOV 1989)
WALTER SCHRANZ (1907 - OCT 1997)
ADA FLORENCE (KYES) SCHRECK (14 AUG 1876 - ABT. 23 JUNE 1949)
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. SCHRECK
   Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Schreck, 72, were held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday 
afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Donald Sailor, of the Beaverton Methodist church, officiated 
and burial was in the Highland cemetery.
   Florence Kyes was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Kyes, born on August 14, 1876, in 
Gratiot county. She came to Gladwin with her parents while a small child and lived here for many 
years. She was married to Charles Schreck and together they operated a bakery in Gladwin for 
10 years. Mr. Schreck passed away in 1944, and Mrs. Schreck has been making her home with 
her daughter, Mrs. Marian McArthur, at Flushing, for the past few years.
   She was a member and past matron of the Gladwin chapter, O.E.S., and a member of Gladwin 
Rebekah Lodge 151. Surviving are one son, Larry Schreck, of St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. 
McArthur and Mrs. Mildred Russell, of Flint; one brother, Frank Kyes, of Muscatine, Iowa; and 
one sister, Mrs. Lilla Rutkowski; of Bay City; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 
Gladwin County Recod dated 06-29/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1
CHARLES J. SCHRECK (1874 - 23 APRIL 1944)
LEONARD SCHRECK, SR (1855 - 24 FEB 1927)
Leonard Schreck Sr., former resident of Gladwin, died at his home in Pontiac, Thursday morning, 
Feb. 24, 1927, aged 75 years, after a month's illness from complications following an attack of 
influenza. He has been a resident of Pontiac the last three years and was employed by the 
Oakland Motor Car Co., as a janitor in the Administration building.
   For many years previous to moving to Pontiac; Mr. Schreck was section forman on the 
Michigan Central at Gladwin, retiring a few years ago. Mr. Schreck was a member of the F. and 
A.M., R.A.M. and I.O.O.F. of Gladwin and the Central Methodist Episcopal church of Pontiac 
and previous to his removal to Pontiac was a member of the M.E. church at Gladwin many years. 
The body was brought to Gladwin and laid to rest in Highland cemetery Saturday afternoon with 
Masonic honors in charge of Gladwin lodge, conducted by Past Master Clarence M. Pike.
   Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ada Schreck, two sons, Charles of Clarkston and Leonard Jr. of 
Detroit and daughters, Mrs. Minnie Brady of Detroit and Mrs. Neil Ford of Pontiac, who 
accompanied the body to the last resting place. Gladwin County Recod dated 03-03/1927 
Column - 3 Page - 4
MAUDE L. SCHULER (1898 - APRIL 1987)
ADA E. SCHULTZ (16 APRIL 1912 - 1 AUG 2000)
Ada E. Schultz, 88, of West Palm Beach, Fla. and formerly of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 
2000 at the West Palm Beach Rehabilitation Center. Born April 16, 1912 in Clifton, Ill., she was 
the daughter of Louis and Margaret Strahl. Ada married Emil Schultz, Sept. 23, 1932 in Chicago, 
Ill. They were married more than 50 years before he preceded her in death in 1983. They moved 
to Gladwin in 1942 where they lived most of their life on a farm north of Gladwin in Sage 
Township. Both were long time member of Round Lake Baptist Church. 
During her lifetime, Ada was a telephone operator with a phone company in Chicago, Ill., a farm 
housewife, and later worked at Jerry’s Nursing Home and Gladwin Hospital (MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin) before retiring and moving to Florida. 
Surviving are two sons, Ronald and wife Sherrie of Swartz Creek, and Emil Jr. and wife Diane of 
Huntington Beach, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Randy, Jim, Allen, Eric, Dave and Sandy Schultz, 
Jeff and Garrett Lantz, and Valerie Klan; and 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn 
Thompson of Houston, Texas. 
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters and one daughter, Dorothy in 1999. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. at the Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor Larry 
Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Sisson 
Funeral Home.
ALMA (ZIEMER) SCHULTZ (16 NOV 1919 - 3 APRIL 2005)
Alma Ziemer Schultz, Alma Ziemer Schultz, 85, of Midland, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the 
MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born Nov. 16, 1919 in Sage Township, to the 
late Alex and Augusta (Selich) Ziemer. She married Harry Benny Schuster on Aug. 2, 1942. He 
died on Jan. 1, 1977. She then married William Bill Schultz on Jan. 31, 1979. He died on Jan. 20, 
1987. She was a retiree of the Goodrich/Uniroyal Tire Company of Detroit and was a member of 
St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cooking, canning, crocheting and loved her garden. 
She is survived by her brother Ronald (Eleanor) Ziemer of Midland, and many nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Albert, Alvin, Harold, and Henry Ziemer, 
and by her sisters, Anne Schiemann, Edna Zillman, Margaret Strohkirch, Emma Ziemer, and 
Lydia McIntosh. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with 
Rev. John Pohanka and the Rev. Doug Janetzke officiating. Interment will follow in Highland 
Cemetery, Gladwin. Family members will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 10 a.m. 
until the time of the service. The Smith-Miner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There 
will be no visitation at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may 
consider St. John’s Lutheran School.
CHRISTIAN SCHULTZ (1909 - 1969)
DELBERT H. SCHULTZ (23 JULY 1931 - 18 NOV 1989)

EMIL SCHULTZ (5 MAY 1893 - 25 JULY 1983)

Emil Schultz, 90, of 3349 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, July 25, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital. Born in Germany on May 5, 1893, he came to the United States in 1912 and settled in 
Cleveland, Ohio. He then moved to Chicago for 22 years where he worked as a baker for 
Continental Bakeries. In April 1942, he came to Gladwin County and farmed. He was a member of 
the Round Lake Baptist Church and Golden Agers Club. Mr. Schultz and the former Ada Strahl 
were married September 23, 1932, in Chicago.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Ronald of Flint and Emil of Huntington Beach, 
Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Roscoe (Dorothy) Lantz of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother, Otto of Mt. 
Clemens; one sister, Mrs. Amaliea Ikert of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and 9 grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday at the Round Lake Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Brown will 
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the Round Lake 
Baptist Church. Arrangements are in charge of Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record 
dated 07-27/1983 Column - 4 Page - 2

(Bay City Times, July 27, 1983)

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Round Lake Baptist Church, Gladwin, for Mr. Schultz, 90 
who died Monday at Gladwin Area Hospital. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, with 
visitation at Matthews Funeral Home, Gladwin.  He was born May 5, 1893, in Germany and is 
survived by his wife, Ada; two sons, and a daughter.

FRANKIE SCHULTZ (? - 24 APRIL 1895)

HELEN L. (?) SCHULTZ (2 SEP 1913 - 25 JUNE 1977)

Mrs. Helen L. Schultz, 63, of 400 N. Antler St., Gladwin, died Saturday, June 25, at Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Detroit, September 2, 1913, she and William Schultz 
were married April 6, 1942, in Detroit. They lived there until 1960 when they moved to Gladwin to 
make their home. She was a member of Golden Rod Rebeccas of Gladwin and Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church.
   Surviving are her husband William; 1 brother, and 4 sisters. A son, James, preceded her in 
death. Services are being held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with the 
Rev. Fr. Joseph Castanier officiating and interment will be in Highland Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, contributions to Leader Dog School at Rochester are suggested. Hall Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 06-29/1977 Column - 4 Page - 2

JAMES L. SCHULTZ (6 OCT 1936 - 13 DEC 1973)

James L. Schultz, 37, of Chicago, Ill., died Thursday, December 13, in Chicago. An architectural 
engineer, he was born October 6, 1936, in Detroit, the son of William and Helen Schultz. He had 
been a resident of Chicago for 10 years. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz 
of Gladwin. He was not married. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 
Gladwin, with the Rev. Byron Hatch officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 12-19/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2

LELLA FRANCES SCHULTZ (1900 - MAY 1991)

LOUISE F. "LOU" SCHULTZ (5 MARCH 1913 - 8 MAY 2001)
Louise F. "Lou" Schultz, 88, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Gladwin. Born March 5, 1913 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mary 
(Dhurm) Vanderworp. Louise married Christian “Pete” Schultz, Aug. 15, 1936 in Detroit. He 
preceded her in death in 1969. She owned and operated, with her husband, the Gladwin Hotel 
from 1955 to 1972. Louise was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Womens 
Benefits Association. 
Surviving are her grandchildren: Debbie and James Primeau and Michael Schultz, all of Gladwin, 
Cheryl and Rich Jackson of Hermosa Beach, Calif., Ken and Penny Owens of Hope, Mark and 
Sheri Schultz of Beaverton, and Kathy and Scott Bowen of Midland; great-grandchildren, Jim 
Primeau, Tony Zeitz, Gary, Kevin, and Kristin Schultz, Katelynn and Paige Owens, and Madison 
Bowen; one brother, Theodore Vanderworp of Pontiac; and one sister, Dorothy Noker of Detroit. 
She was preceded in death by one son, Delbert in 1989; one daughter, Christine Taylor in 1997; 
two sisters, Lillian Mathews and Marion Greenjuski; and one great-grandson, Matthew Schultz in 
1996. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with Rev. Father Patrick 
Jankowiak officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to 
the Gladwin Little League.
MABLE (WIRTH) ZILKA - SCHULTZ (19 MARCH 1908 - 12 JAN 2004)
Mable Schultz, Mrs. Schultz, 95, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Gladwin Living Center 
following a brief illness. She was born in Reed City on March 19, 1908 to the late Jacob and 
Sarah (Mosher) Wirth. She married Walter Zilka in Lansing in July of 1935; he preceded her in 
death in 1978. She then married Karl Schultz in Gladwin in Sept. of 1986. He predeceased her in 
death in 1993. 
Mable loved her yard and garden where she loved to bird watch. She was a member of the Farm 
Bureau Ladies Aid, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary and a member of Our Savior Lutheran 
Church where she was very active in many of the church’s functions. 
She is survived by one son, Russell Zilka of St. Charles, Missouri; Grandson, Matthew Zilka; 
Step-children, Ruth Averill of Freeland, Rosemary (Bud) Clement of Saginaw, and Ronald Schultz 
of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Brothers: Milton (Eleanor) Wirth of Reed City, Arthur (Maxine) Wirth 
of LeRoy, and Donald (Darlene) Wirth of Grand Rapids. She was predeceased by two sons, five 
sisters, and three brothers. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at Our Savior Lutheran 
Church with Rev. Timothy Verity presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral 
Home was in charge of the arrangements. The family requests memorials to Our Savior Lutheran 
Church.
MATTHEW CHRISTIAN SCHULTZ (28 SEP 1996 - 3 OCT 1996)

Matthew C. Schultz, 5 day-old infant son of Mark and Sheryl Zeitz Schultz of Beaverton, died 
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 at Saginaw General Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1996. Surviving are 
his parents, Mark and Sheryl of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Anthony Zeitz and Gary Schultz, both at 
home; his grandparents, Herbert and Norma Zeitz of Gladwin, and Jim and Myrna Gerow of 
Greenville; his great-grandmother, Louise Schultz of Gladwin; and several aunts and uncles. He 
was preceded in death by his grandfather, Delbert Schultz.
   Rites were held at 3 p.m. Saturday from the Sisson Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Sprang 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-
09/1966 Column - 1 Page - 7

NICHOLAS SCHULTZ (1899 - 1962)

WILLIAM SCHULTZ (8 MAY 1914 - 20 JAN 1987)

INEZ SCHULZ (1888 - FEB 1976)

JOSEPH E. SCHULZ (1890 - MAY 1953)

GEORGE G. SCHWARTZ (15 JAN 1890 - 22 FEB 1960) 

GEORGE SCHWARTZ DIES IN FLORIDA

   George Schwartz, 70, died February 22 in Florida. A resident of Gladwin Township for five 
years, he was spending the winter in Florida. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, and one brother, 
Henry, of Florida. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at Palmetto, Fla., and burial will also 
be at Palmetto. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1960 Column - 4 Page - 8

RITES HELD FOR GEORGE SCHWARTZ

   Funeral services were held February 28, for George G. Schwartz, 70, at the Hall Funeral Home. 
A winter resident of Palmetto Trailor Park, Fla., he died at Bay Pines, Fla., after a short illness. 
Mr. Swartz, a retired automobile test driver, was born January 15, 1890 in Mitchell, S.D. He 
served in the Navy in World War I and was a member of Utica No. 75 Masonic Lodge. He married 
Ruby L. Sidel in 1910 in Gladwin County.
   Survivors include his wife, Ruby; and one brother, Henry, of Palmetto, Fla. The Rev. Howard 
Somers officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-
02/1960 Column - 6 Page - 1

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RUBY L. SCHWARTZ (26 JULY 1889 - 1 APRIL 1968)

LAURA MARY (WILBUR) SCOTT (28 AUG 1866 - 6 AUG 1941)

FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN IN GLADWIN DIES AT BEAVERTON

   Mrs. Laura Wilbur Scott, 74, who according to available records was the first white child born in 
Gladwin county, died at her home in Beaverton at 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. Mrs. Scott was 
born August 28, 1866 in Secord township, Gladwin county, to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wilbur, two 
of the earliest settlers in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur came here from Saginaw county. She 
was a life-long resident of the county, having resided in the city of Gladwin and on a farm in 
Tobacco township before moving here with her husband 20 years ago. 
   Surviving besides her husband are a sister, Mrs. Bessie Fairchild, of Lansing, and a niece, 
Mrs. Georgie Terhurne, of Lansing. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church here 
Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Elder S. T. Pendleton, pastor of the Latter Day Saints church 
officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery at Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 08-
13/1941 Column - 7 Page - 1
 
LYLE WILBUR SCOTT (1 APRIL 1923 - 24 MARCH 1975) 

Lyle W. Scott, 51, of 129 Dennis St. in the Wooden Shoe Village, died suddenly Monday, March 
24, at his home. Born in Durand on April 1, 1923, he moved to Gladwin County from Flint in 1969. 
Mr. Scott was employed as a truck driver for Central Cartage in Midland and was a veteran of the 
U.S. Navy in World War II. Mr. Scott and the former Irma Gocha were married on May 9, 1970, in 
the First United Methodist Church of Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, one stepson, two step-daughters, six sisters, six 
brothers, and eight grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Byron Hatch officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
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WILLIAM J. SCOTT (2 APRIL 1863 - 9 DEC 1944)

William J. Scott, 81, pioneer Beaverton resident, died at the Gladwin Hospital Saturday at 6:15 
p.m. as the result of burns suffered when a stove exploded at his home in Beaverton Tuesday. 
Mr. Scott had been a resident of Gladwin county for the past 66 years.
   Funeral services were held at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Elder 
S.T. Pendleton of the Beaverton LDS Church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. The 
Beaverton Masonic Lodge was in charge of services at the grave.
   Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Scott, Mr. Scott was born in Belfast, Ireland; on April 2, 1863. He 
came to the United States with his parents when he was only 18 months old. The family settled 
first in New York state and moved to Michigan when Mr. Scott was 15 years old. For many years 
Mr. Scott operated a farm in Tobacco township. Mr. Scott was the oldest of six children in the 
family. His three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Fairchilds, Mrs. Eliza Lince and Miss Maude Scott, have all 
passed
away. A brother, Norman Scott, of Flint, is the only one of the immediate family surviving. Mrs. 
John Rich, of Beaverton, and James J. Dow, of Toledo, Ohio, are cousins. His wife, the former 
Mrs. Laura Greeley, of
Gladwin, died on August 6, 1941. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1944 Column - 8 Page - 1

ALICE M. SCRAFFORD (25 APRIL 1857 - 26 APRIL 1926)

MADISON C. SCRAFFORD (22 JUNE 1856 - 28 APRIL 1930)

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CHARLES ALBERT SEARFOSS (1880 - 15 JUNE 1961)

HELEN KATERINA SOPHIA (GARBER) SEARFOSS (20 SEP 1887 - 20 FEB 1977)

LEROY W. SECKMAN (1889 - MAY 1948)

PEARL B. SECKMAN (1895 - APRIL 1969)

BRADLEY JOSEPH "B. J." SEIBERT (25 APRIL 1980 - 27 AUG 1999)

GORDON J. SEIPKE (10 AUG 1916 - 11 SEP 2002) 

   Gordon J. Seipke , age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at River Bend 
Assisted Living Center in E. China, Michigan following a lingering illness. He was born in Gladwin 
on August 10, 1916 to the late Julius and Mary Stange Seipke. He retired after 30 years of 
service as a Steam Engineer for the Detroit Board of Education. Gordon married the former 
Stephanie Goscinski on December 4, 1969. She survives him. 
   Surviving also is one stepson, Jerome (Pat) Paschke of Clay Township; one stepdaughter, 
Marleen (Richard) Parson of Clinton Township; two sisters, Esther Anderson of Gladwin and 
Alvyna Powell of California; and several nieces and nephews. Gordon is predeceased by one 
brother, Carl; and four sisters, Ruby Kyros, Eva Clark, Edith Pahl and Mildred Landis. 
   Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 14, 2002 at the Sisson Funeral Home in 
Gladwin, with Rev. Tony Alexander presiding, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may 
be made to Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-18/2002 Column - 3 Page - 2 

MARY SELF (1859 - JUNE 1949)  

W. T. SELF (8 APRIL 1855 - 13 FEB 1916)

VERNON L. SELTZ (21 APRIL 1926 - 3 OCT 1969) 

ILLNESS FATAL TO VERN SELTZ

   Vernon L. Seltz, 43, well-known Secord Township farmer and Gladwin Deputy Sheriff, died 
Friday, Oct. 3, following an illness of two and a half years. Born in Gladwin on April 21, 1926, he 
served 10 years as Secord Township Supervisor. Mr. Seltz was a World War II veteran of the Air 
Force, a member of the Michigan Sheriff's Association and the National Farmer's Organization. 
He was married to the former Charlotte Smith on Jan. 5, 1946, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lois, of Midland; one son, Keith, of Gladwin; 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Seltz, of Gladwin; four brothers, Clarence, of Lake Tahoe, Calif, 
Wilbur, of Rochester, Elmer, of West Branch, and Roger, of Maryland; seven sisters, Mrs. Ella 
Vallender, of Beaverton, Mrs. Bertha Raymond, of Gladwin, Mrs. Lora Smith, of Jackson, Mrs. 
Dortha DeLair, of Midland, Mrs. Wanda Cornell, of Chicago, Mrs. Veriline Fial, of New York and 
Mrs. Clara Carvey, of Alma.
   Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl W. F. 
Moyer officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-
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SAMUEL SEMPF (26 NOV 1895 - 12 JUNE 1971)

Samuel Sempf, 75, of Warren, died in Warren Saturday, June 12, after an illness of several 
years. He was born in Germany November 26, 1895, and came to the United States in 1956, first 
to Detroit and then to Gladwin in 1962, and back to Warren in 1965. He was a retired farmer, 
having farmed in Germany and Gladwin. Mr. Sempf and Augusta Meister were married in 
Germany, before coming to this country.
   Surviving are his wife Augusta; a son, Edmund Zemp of Warren; one daughter, Mrs. Martha 
Kaiser of Detroit; two grandchildren; a brother, Alexander Serbian, and a sister, Mrs. Pauline 
Pedde, both in Germany.
   Services were held Tuesday, June 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gladwin, 
with the Rev. Ernst Mueller officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in 
charge of Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 06-16/1971 Column - 4 Page - 2 

CHARLES. SERSAW (9 AUG 1887 - MAR) 

CHARLES WELLINGTON SERSAW 
SON OF: Wellington Robert SERSAW & Martha Jane STURCH 
WAS MARRIED TO: Minnie E. BERSETTE & MRS. Mable SHEARS 
 
Charles Sersaw passed away Sunday, March 1, at his home in Hamilton township after a brief 
illness. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was 37 years of age and leaves a widow and 
three daughters. 
Charles Sersaw was born in Hamilton township, Clare County, August 9, 1887, and spent the 
greater part of his life there. His first wife passed away about two years ago, leaving three young  
daughters to his care. One year ago he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mable Shears of Flint, who 
survives him. For some time past until stricken with the illness which caused his demise he was  
employed at the Cornwell farm in Arthur township. Funeral services were held from the 
schoolhouse in district one, Hamilton township, Elder George Bailey officiating, and the  
remains laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1925 Column - 
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GEORGE B. SERSAW (26 MAY 1891 - APRIL 1958) 

GEORGE SERSAW DIES AFTER WEEK'S ILLNESS

   George B. Sersaw, 66, of Hamilton township, died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw 
after an illness of one week. He was born on May 26, 1891, in Clare County, and spent his 
lifetime farming there. He was born on May 26, 1891, in Clare County, and spent his lifetime 
farming there. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Sersaw, is survived by four brothers, 
Lorenzo, of Riverdale, Ellis, of Clare, John, of Gladwin, and James, of Coleman. 
   Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home. Elder 
Elmer Kintner will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers are Byrn Lyons, 
Charles Manwaring, James McGuire, Andrew Keysor, Ellsworth Miller, and Randolph Switzer. 
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MARTHA JANE (STURCH) SERSAW (17 MAR 1859 – 31 JULY 1934) 

From the Gladwin County Record --- August 30, 1934 

Martha Sersaw was born March 17, 1859, in Bellville, Canada, and died at her home in Hamilton, 
Clare county, July 31, 1934, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 14 days. She was married 
to Robert Sersaw in 1880. To this union were born 14children, six preceding her in death. Her 
husband died March 31, 1926.  Those left to mourn her loss are Mrs. Hattie Mose, Saginaw; Mrs. 
Emma Muma, Grayling; George, Lorenzo and Ellis, at home; John, James and William of 
Hamilton township, Clare county; 29 grandchildren.  Mrs. Sersaw was one of our oldest pioneers, 
having lived in Hamilton township for over 50 years. She was a kind and loving mother and loved 
by all who knew her. She joined the Latter Day Saints church in 1912.  The funeral was held at the 
Allen schoolhouse, conducted by Elder Geo. W. Bailey. Burial was at the Highland cemetery at 
Gladwin.

WELLINGTON ROBERT SERSAW (1852 - 30 MAR 1926) 

From the Gladwin County Record --- April 8, 1926 

Robert Sersaw was born in Ontario in 1852, and passed to the great beyond at Ann Arbor 
hospital, after undergoing an operation for cancer of the stomach, March 30, at 10:30 p.m., aged 
74.  He was married to Miss Jane Stearch, and to this union 12 children were born of whom six 
sons and two daughters survive him with his wife; four sons preceded him in death. He also 
leaves two brothers.  Mr. and Mrs. Sersaw have been residents of Clare county the past 45 
years, during which time they have experienced much of the hardships of early pioneer life. Mr. 
Sersaw was a hard working man and a good and very kind neighbor, respected by all who knew 
him, and will be greatly missed.  Funeral services were held on Easter Sunday at the 
Allen schoolhouse. Elder George W. Bailey officiated and interment took place in Highland 
cemetery, Gladwin. 

RICHARD L. SETZER (19 JAN 1922 - 3 SEP 1974) 

Richard Setzer, bus supervisor for the Gladwin Community Schools, died suddenly Tuesday 
evening of a heart attack. The funeral will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mathews Funeral Home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-04/1974 Column - 5 Page - 2

Services were held Friday, at 1:30 p.m., at Mathews Funeral Home for Richard L. Setzer, 52, of 
Gladwin. Mr. Setzer suffered a heart attack on Tuesday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m., and was 
dead on arrival at the Gladwin Area Hospital. He was born in Ayersville, Ohio, January 19, 1922, 
and had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1945, coming here from Flint hwere he had 
been a resident several years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 
1945. Mr. Setzer and the former Mary Jane Balzer were married October 12, 1970.
   Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane, 3 daughters, Mrs. Ron (Connie) McGinty of Roscommon, 
Mrs. Ray (Kathy) Koerner of Okemos, and Mrs. Mike (Carol) Hopkins of Davison; his mother, 
Mrs. Clayton (Fern) Thompson of Gladwin; a brother Robert Setzer of Flint; 7 step-children, 
Raymond, Marvin, and Robert Balzer of Sao Paola, Brazil, Mrs. Richard (Betty) McColley of 
Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Steven (Dorothy) Miller of Midland; Mrs. Richard (Connie) Arthur of Coleman; 
and 19 grandchildren.
   Philip Geeck officiated at the services and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
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DOROTHY SHAFFER (1863 - JULY 1929)
 
JOHN CLARENCE SHAFFER (31 AUG 1888 - 14 APRIL 1969) 

JUDGE JOHN C. SHAFFER DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME

   Former Circuit Judge John C. Shaffer, 80, died suddenly at his home, at 310 N. Bowery Ave., 
Monday evening, about 6:45 o'clock, just a few hours after returning from Florida. Services will 
be Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Apparently in good health, Judge Shaffer and his sister, 
Mrs. Donna Williams, had arrived in Detroit Monday afternoon by airline, after vacationing in 
Florida. They came from Detroit by automobile and stopped enroute for supper. Reaching their 
home here, they unpacked and Judge Shaffer said he felt a little tired and was going to rest for a 
while and went into the bedroom. Mrs. Williams found him a short time later in bed. The physician 
called said he died of a stroke. 
   A lifelong resident of Gladwin, Judge Shaffer was born Aug. 21, 1888, in Gladwin, the son of 
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shaffer. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1904, and attended 
Ferris Institute and Assumption College before graduating from the University of Michigan law 
school. He began his pratice of law here in 1910 following his graduation. In 1914, he was named 
Gladwin County prosecuting attorney, served in the armed forces in World War I and returned 
after the war and resumed his duties as prosecuting attorney, a post he held for 16 years. He 
was probate judge form 1932 to 1935, and also served as city attorney for several years.
   Judge Shaffer was elected circuit judge of the 34th Judicial Circuit in 1936 and was sworn into 
that office on Dec. 5 of that year. He was judge of the circuit, comprised of Gladwin, Arenac, 
Ogemaw, Roscommon, Crawford and Otsego counties, for 23 years retiring at the end of 1959. 
A highly respected attorney and jurist by his colleagues and friends, he presided over many 
important trials both, in his own circuit and outside as a visiting judge.
   Judge Shaffer was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Michigan Bar 
Association, He was never married. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Donna M. Williams, who made 
her home with him; a nephew, John T. Williams, of West Lafayette, Ind.; and a cousin, Miss 
Blanche LeStrange of Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley will officiate at the services at 
Sacred Heart Church, Gladwin, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. A 
rosary will be read tonight (Wednesday) at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 
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JOHN M. SHAFFER (1854 - FEB 1919)

WALTER SHARLAND (31 AUG 1862 - 20 MARCH 1945)

SERVICES HELD FOR WALTER SHARLAND

   Walter Sharland, 82, died on Tuesday March 20 and funeral services took place from the Hall 
Funeral home, on Friday with burial in Highland cemetery, Rev. Ellis Biggs officiated. Mr. 
Sharland was born in Devonshire, England on August 31, 1862, and came to this country for the 
first time when 18 years of age, returning to England twice before settling in Michigan, he has 
resided in Gladwin city and Grout township for the past 34 years. In 1898 he married Miss 
Charlotte Dardy, who passed away in 1908. The following year he was married to Miss Ida 
Clements, who survives him, together with a daughter, Nellie, from the first marriage.
   Mr. Sharland was a farmer by occupation, and was active in the work of the church, being one 
of the first roster members of the Assembly of God church in Gladwin, where he was faithful in 
attendance until his illness made it impossible for him to do so any longer. Besides his wife and 
daughter he is survived by a foster daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Stuck, three brothers, two sisters and 
three grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1945 Column - 1 Page - 1

ELMA I. SHARP (1913 - JULY 1997)

GUY C. SHARP (1900 - 1981) 

ISABEL (ANGER) SHARP (? - 1939)

JOHN EDWARD SHARP (30 JAN 1830 - 13 JUNE 1904)

AT REST

   John Edward Sharp was born in the Province of New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, Jan. 30, 
1830. He was one of 13 children who came with their parents to Houghton Centre Norfolk county, 
Ont., during the summer of 1850, where in the spring of 1851 he took up a tract of land in the 
forest, which he cleared away with his own hands. March 25, 1855, he married Miss Margaret 
Campbell, which union was blessed with 12 children. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp moved to Boyham 
county, Ont., in 1880, from thence they came to Clare county, Mich., in Nov. 1880, where he 
passed to his heavenly rest June 13, 1904. He united with the first Baptist church of Houghton 
Centre in 1852, of which he was after elected deacon. This office he has ever filled with credit to 
the several Baptist churches of which he has been a member. He leaves a widow and 10 children 
to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday, conducted 
by Rev. M. A. Oakley. The remains were interred in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 06-17/1904 Column - 3 Page - 8

JOHN WESLEY SHARP (23 APRIL 1858 - 3 APRIL 1929)

ANOTHER PIONEER OF COUNTY PASSES ON 

J. W. SHARP SETTLED ON GROUT FARM TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO

   John Wesley Sharp was born in Port Bourough, Ontario, April 23, 1858. His parents were Mr. 
and Mrs. John Edward Sharp. He was married in 1881 to Isabel Anger and about 28 years ago, 
they came to Grout township where they settled and made their home. About six years ago they 
came to Gladwin. 
   Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive the father. They are John of 
Hockaday; Mabel of Grand Rapids, Maude of Detroit, Murdick of Butman, Grace of Sunfield, 
Edgar of Detroit and Emery at home. The mother and wife is also left to mourn his going, 
together with four brothers and three sisters. There are eighteen grandchildren and many friends, 
for Mrs. Sharp was well-known in Gladwin.
   He was ill but a few weeks, when he died at his home here April 3, 1929, at the age of 70 years, 
11 months and ten days. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Saturday, April 
6, at two o'clock. Miss Alma M. Wegner and Emil Wegner sang the message of comfort. Rev. 
Whitney, pastor of the church, conducted the services. The body was laid to rest in Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-11/1929 Column - 4 Page - 5

WAYNE C. SHARP (1964 - SEP 1982)

CATHERINE E. SHARPE (1878 - 1935)

CINDY K. SHARPE (1959 - JULY 1988)

MARGARET SHARPE

   SHARPE.---At Wheatley, March 10, Mrs. Margaret Sharpe died of heart failure, aged 67 years, 
11 months and 29 days. Funeral services were conducted March 13 at the house by Rev. F. M. 
Clough. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1906 Column - 4 
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WAYNE SHARPE (1905 - 1936)
 
BURTON GRANT SHAW, SR (20 APRIL 1894 - 15 FEB 1972)

Burton G. Shaw, 77, of Glawin, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital. 
Born in Hameth on April 20, 1894, he came to Gladwin County in 1930 from Grayling where he 
worked for the Pere Marquette Railroad. Mr. Shaw was a retired clerk from Dow Chemical Co. in 
Midland, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. He was a member of the American 
Legion and Gladwin F and AM Lodge No 397. He was married to the former Joy Foutch on July 
14, 1928, in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Burton Jr., of San Pedro, Calif.; one brother 
Walter, of Bay City; and five grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the 
Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. C. E. Howe will officiate and burial will be in the Highland 
Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service wil be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. 
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HARRIET M. SHAW (2 MAY 1890 - 3 DEC 1979)

Mrs. Harriet M. Shaw, 89, of Belding, died Monday, Dec. 3, in the Belding Community Hospital. 
Born in Bannister on May 2, 1890, she had lived in Gladwin for several years and was a life 
member of the Gladwin Rebekah Lodge. She was married to William Shaw and he preceded her 
in death in 1943. Surviving are one son, Wilbur of Belding; 14 grandchildren; 30 great 
grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. A son, Kenneth, also preceded her in death in 
1956. Rites were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Huffman Funeral Home in Belding. 
Pastor David Garty officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County 
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KENNETH G. SHAW (1911 - NOV 1956)

MARY ANN (BURKETT) SHAW (13 MARCH 1870 - 29 AUG 1944)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. SHAW

   Funeral services will be held at the Gladwin Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Mary 
Shaw, 73, who died at her home here at noon Tuesday following an illness of several months. 
The Rev. John Scott will officiated and burial will be in Highland cemetery.
   Mary Ann Burkett was born in Detroit on March 13, 1871. She was married to William Shaw, of 
Gladwin, in 1899. Mrs. Shaw was an active member of the Gladwin Methodist Church, of the 
Rebekahs and the Order of Eastern Star. She will be sadly missed by a host of friends here. Her 
husband preceded her in death on July 6, 1931.
   Mrs. Shaw's remains will be at the Reigle Funeral Home here and friends may call until 1 p.m. 
Thursday. Gladwin County Record dated 08-30/1944 Column - 6 Page - 1

MRS. MARY SHAW

   Funeral services were held Thursday, August 31 at 2 o'clock at the Gladwin Methodist church 
for Mrs. Mary Shaw, 74, who died at her home here August 29 following a stroke. The Rev. John 
Scott officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Mrs. Shaw was born March 13, 1870 in 
Detroit, Michigan and came to Gladwin county with her family when a small girl. Since that time 
she has resided in the county and in Gladwin city. She was married in 1889 to William Shaw who 
preceded her in death thirteen years ago on July 6, 1931.
   Mrs. Shaw was an active member of the Methodist church, of the Rebecca's and the Order of 
Eastern Stars until afflicted with blindness a few years ago. She will be sadly missed by her 
relatives and friends. Surviving her are four nieces, Mrs. Mabel Smith of Flint, Mrs. Phoebe Tracy 
of Gladwin, Mrs. Lottie McKimmy and Mrs. Julia Kent of Beaverton, other relatives and many 
friends. Gladwin County Record dated 09-13/1944 Column - 1 Page - 5

OLA I. SHAW (1911 - JAN 1992)

WILLIAM B. SHAW (16 DEC 1864 - 6 JULY 1931)

AN OLD RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART TROUBLE

   William B. Shaw, an old resident of Gladwin, died suddenly Monday about 2 p.m. as he was 
stepping off the curb on Silver Leaf street at the corner in front of his residence. He was seen to 
stagger and fall and when picked up life was about extinet. The cause of his death was valvular 
heart trouble with which he had been afflicted about 18 months. Mr. Shaw was under contract to 
drive the mail trucks between Gladwin and Midland, had begun his duties July 1 and was just 
leaving his home for the post office to make the trip to Midland when his final summons came.
   William B. Shaw was born Dec. 16, 1864, at Hungerford, Ont., and spent part of his boyhood 
at Sincoe, Ont. He came to Imlay City, Michigan, when he was 18 and about two years later to 
Gladwin. He was married to Miss Mary A. Burket Nov. 9, 1891. After Mr. Shaw came to Gladwin 
he started a livery business, later a dray line, carried mail from train to post office and at 
different times served as a carrier on star routes. For a number of years he was proprietor of the 
big ten cent barn on Silver Leaf street and afterward had been doing some farming until he 
rented his farm a short time since.
   Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at two, conducted by Rev. L. M. 
Whitney. The I.O.O.F. lodges will have charge of the services at the cemetery. He is survived by 
his wife, one brother, John H. Shaw of Beaverton, one sister, Mrs. H.A. Pettit of Holly. Gladwin 
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DOROTHY E. (BAUMANN) SHEA (5 OCT 1893 - 6 OCT 1984)

Dorothy Shea, 91, of Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 6, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank 
Barber, in Fisherville. Born in Mecosta County Oct. 5, 1893, she came to Gladwin County in 1918. 
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, the Altar Society and Farm Bureau. The former 
Dorothy Baumann, she was married to Mortimer Shea June 27, 1918, in Mecosta County. He 
preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1971.
   Surviving are 2 sons, Mortimer Jr. and Donald of Gladwin; 6 daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) 
Liddy of Pontiac, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Haight of Weidman, Mrs. Joseph (Nora) Closs, Mrs. John 
(Mary) Vitkuski and Mrs. Ron (Donna) Thompson of Midland and Mrs. Frank (Rose Ann) Barber 
of Fisherville; 4 brothers, Alphonse of Suttons Bay, Jerome and Donald of Mecosta, and 
Eugene of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Sister Mary Albertina of Farmington and Mrs. Carolyn Singles of 
Pontiac; 47 grandchildren; and 42 great grandchildren. A daughter, Margaret, also preceded her 
in death.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church with burial in 
the Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Sisson-Mathews Funeral 
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 10-10/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2

JOHN SHEA (1859 - 1932)

JULIA SHEA (12 OCT 1862 - 3 JAN 1936)

MRS. JULIA SHEA DIES FRIDAY IN HAMILTON TP.

   Services were held Monday morning at the Church of Sacred Heart for Mrs. Julia Shea, 
conducted by Rev. A. S. Baumann. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Born in Ireland 
October 12, 1862, she was married in the spring of 1893 to John Shea. Mr. and Mrs. Shea came 
that year to Hamilton township, Clare county, where they started a farm in a thickly timbered part 
of the township. They were the parents of five children, four of whom, died in infancy. She was a 
devoted member of the Sacred Heart church, and always attended unless prevented by illness. 
She is survived by her son, Mortimer Shea. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1936 Column - 4 
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MARGARET SHEA (1920 - 1933/34)

MARY ELLEN SHEA (11 JUNE 1888 - 9 JAN 1890)

MICHAEL PATRICK SHEA (15 FEB 1858 - 12 MARCH 1910)

MORTIMER F. SHEA, SR (1894 - 19 FEB 1971)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MORT SHEA SR.

   Mortimer F. Shea, 76, well known Hamilton Township farmer, died at his home Friday after a 
two year illness. A life-long resident of the area, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shea, and 
was born at the home where the family still resides at 11473 Sullivan Road, Clare County. Mr. 
Shea was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. He atteded the 
Shea School in Hamilton Township, was a farmer all his life and a livestock dealer for about 20 
years. He and the former Dorothy Baumann were married in St. Michael's Church in Remus.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Mortimer Jr., and Donald, both of Gladwin; six 
daughters, Mrs. Joe (Frances) Liddy of Pontiac; Mrs. William (Ruth) Hardy, Mrs. Joe ( Nora) 
Closs, Mrs. Jake (Mary) Vitkuski and Mrs. Ron (Donna) Thomson, all of Midland, and Mrs. Frank 
(Roseann) Barber, of Fisherville; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Haslem, of Memphis; 48 grandchildren 
and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret, in 1934.
   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. 
Edward Trombley officiating, assisted by Father Thomas Morrissey and Father James 
Fitzpatrick. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. A Rosary was said Sunday at 8 p.m. at Mathews 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-24/1971 Column - 5 Page - 1

MORTIMER “MORT” JOSEPH SHEA, JR (18 APRIL 1919 - 17 AUG 2002)

MORTIMER "MORT" SHEA

   Mortimer Shea, age 83, of Gladwin passed away Saturday, August 17 at the Mid Michigan 
Medical Center-Gladwin following a long illness. He was born April 18, 1919 in Clare County to 
Mortimer and Dorothy Baumann Shea. Mort lived and farmed in the Gladwin area all his life. He 
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the army. One June 12, 1946 he married Anna 
Lee Brubaker in Gladwin. She survives him.
   Mort was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 1075 Harrison, Past Grand 
Knight of Fr. Artman Council #5280 Knights of Columbus, MMPA Board of Directors, and 
Hamilton Township Treasurer/Supervisor and the Clare County Drain Commissioner.
   Surviving are his wife, Anna Lee; his children Bob (Deb) Shea of Gladwin, Dennis (Janis) Shea 
of Gladwin, Richard (Tammy) Shea of Elk Creek, California, Mary Pat (Matt) Sheehan of East 
Tawas, Jim (Kathy) Shea of Gladwin, Kathy Swingle of Gladwin, Christine (Christopher) Dunning 
of Midland, and Annette (Howard) Ritchie of Gladwin; 18 grandchildren and 17 great 
grandchildren; his brother Don Shea of Gladwin; and his sisters Ruth Haight (Hardy) of Weidman, 
Donna Thompson of Midland, Nora Closs of Midland and Rose Ann Barber of Auburn.
   He is predeceased by a baby daughter, Teresa Jean; and by sisters Margaret Shea, Mary 
Vitkuske and Fran Liddy. A funera service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday August 21 at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Chuch. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak will officiate. Burial will take place in 
Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Graveside services will be under the auspices of V.F.W. Post 
1075 of Harrison. A Rosary was prayed Tuesday evening at the Sisson Funeral Home. Memorials 
may be made to the Sacred Heart School or Mission. Gladwin County Record dated 08-21/2002 
Column - 4 Page - 2

PATRICK J. SHEEHAN (7 APRIL 1921 - 3 FEB 1970)

ILLNESS FATAL T PATRICK SHEEHAN

   Services were held Monday for Patrick J. Sheehan, 48, of Flint, who died at his home Tuesday, 
Feb. 3, following a brief illness. Born April 7, 1921, in Isabella County, he was the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Sheehan, of North Bradley. Mr. Sheehan was employed as a production worker at the 
Chevrolet plant and had been a resident of Flint since 1953. He was a graduate of Gladwin High 
School and was a veteran of World War II. He never married.
   Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan; five brothers, Thomas and Robert 
Gladwin, William of Traverse City, James and Michael of California; seven sisters, Mrs. Ruth 
Holmes of Lansing, Mrs. Mary Hutchins of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Betty Cech of Arizona, Mrs. 
Virginia McKenna of Titusville, Fla., Mrs. Joan Lynch of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Florence Lipp of 
Flint, and Mrs. Nancy Thurlow of West Branch.
   The Rev. Fr. Edward Trombley officiated at the 11:00 a.m. service Monday from Sacred Heart 
Church and interment was in Highland Cemetery. The Rosary was read Sunday evening at 8:00 
p.m. at Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-11/1970 Column - 4 Page - 2 

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WILLIAM J. SHEEHAN (24 MAY 1925 - 24 OCT 1995)

BERTHA MAE SHELL (24 MAY 1877 - 15 JAN 1962)

LIFETIME TEACHER PASSES AT 84

   Bertha Mae Shell, 84, died Monday at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born 
on May 24, 1877, in Sanilac County, she was the daughter of the lated Herbert and Orvilla Shell, 
and lived her lifetime in Gladwin County. Miss Shell taught in her first school at Hockaday in a 
little log schoolhouse, at Section 8, Ridge and Riley schools eight years and at the Beaverton 
school 15 years. She served as principal of the elementary school in Melvin for 12 years. Miss 
Shell was a member of the United Brethren Church, of Harrison.
   Surviving is a great-nephew, Terry MacRae, of Harrison. Funeral services will be held Thursday 
at 11:00 a.m. at the United Brethren Church, Harrison, with the Rev. Ernest Burk officiating. The 
Rev. Gerald Brady will officiate at burial services in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-17/1962 Column - 6 Page - 1

GEORGE HERBERT SCHELL/SHELL (11 JULY 1857 - 18 OCT 1915)

HERBERT SCHELL DIES SUDDENLY

SCHELL --- George Herbert Schell died suddenly Monday morning between six and seven 
o'clock. Mr. Schell was born July 11, 1857, and at his death was aged 58 years, three months 
and four days. Although his health has been in a precarious state for some time his death was a 
sad shock to his family and friends. Mr. Schell and family have been residents of Gladwin 
county about 25 years, moving herer from Sanilac county. He was always a staunch Republican, 
by which party he was nominated for sheriff, was elected and served two terms, and served 
eight years as county drain commissioner, the duties of which offices he discharged with fidelity 
and honor. Since retiring from office he has been employed selling road supplies, in which he 
was very successful.
   He leaves besides his wife two daughters, Miss Mae Schell, teaching at Melvin, Mrs. Harry 
Bauserman of Toledo, one son, Merl E. Schell of Gladwin, three brothers, Thomas and Will of 
Butman and Charles of Jeddo, four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Stokan of Bad Axe, Mrs. Mary Stokan of 
Melvin, Mrs. Cora Beadle of Fargo and Mrs. Tillie Henderson of Ann Arbor. Other relatives called 
to Gladwin by his death were: Mrs. Sidney Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stokan of Melvin, Mr. and 
Mrs. Howard Stokan of Bad Axe, Earl, Rae, Dennis and Carl Schell, Mrs. Norman Bergey, Mrs. 
Soldan and Mrs. Clayton Southwell from Butman township, nieces and nephews; George Smith, 
brother of Mrs. Schell, North Street; Mrs. Debbie Lewis and Mrs. Vine Slack of Melvin, sisters of 
Mrs. Schell; Mr. and Mrs. George Gilbert, Edward Dennis and William Utter cousins of Mrs. 
Schell.
   Floral offerings received in remembrance---a harp from county and ex county officers; anchor 
from Guy Smith and D. W. Hunter, wreath from the board of supervisors, pillow from family, 
wreath fro brothers and sisters, spray from U. S. Bridge and Pipe Co., wreath from flower 
mission, spray from Presbyterians Ladies Aid of Toledo, spray form C. O. Duvall and W. S. 
Bauserman, Toledo, spray from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bauserman and family, spray from Mr. and 
Mrs. B. C. Henderson.
   Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. 
H. Cornelius, followed by interment in Highland cemetery, and were attended by a large 
concourse of friends who gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was held 
in high esteem by the people. The following resolution on his death was passed by the board of 
supervisors Saturday morning: Whereas, it has pleased our Great Father above to remove from 
among us this day, one of our most distinguished and respected citizens, Herbert Shell; 
therefore,
   Resolved that this board is moved by a profound feeling of sorrow, and that it is the sense of 
this board that we have lost from our community one worthy of our highest esteem, always 
strong and steadfast in contest, yet of the most kindly and considerated disposition, that while 
serving this county as sheriff, and in other positions, he was most efficient; that he always 
possessed that strength of character which commands respect and confidence and was a true 
and loyal friend.
   Resolved further that this resolution be spread at length on the records of this board and that a 
copy be sent to the bereaved  family of deceased. Resolved further that out of respect, this 
board now adjourn until Monday at 9 o'clock a.m. Gladwin County Record dated 10-21/1915 
Column - 3 Page - 1

ORILLA (SMITH) SCHELL/SHELL (1859 - OCT 1933)

MRS. ORILLA SHELL DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

   Mrs. Orilla Shell died at her home Saturday, October 14, after a brief illness. She was born 
December 5, 1857 in St. Clair county. She was married to Herbert Shell, April 14, 1876. Three 
children were born, Mae, Gertrude and Merle. They moved to Gladwin county in 1890 and both 
were residents until the time of their deaths. Her husband, Herbert Shell, preceded her in death 
by 18 years, his death occurring October 16, 1915. Mrs. Shell was a quiet, home-loving woman; 
she repeatedly expressed her faith in God, and was resigned to His will.
   She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mae, of Gladiwn, and Mrs. M. F. Bauserman of 
Toledo, O.; and one son, Merle, of Gladwin; one grandchild, Clair Bauserman; two sisters, Mrs. 
Deborah Lewis of Yale, and Mrs. Esther Curtwright; three brothers, George of Jeddo, Edwin of 
Flint, and Elmer of Alpena. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
   Relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bauserman and son, Clair, of Toledo, 
O.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Jeddo; Ed. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Miller of Flint. Mrs. 
Deborah Lewis of Yale; Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson of Ann Arbor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shell, 
Mrs. Pearl Locklin, Floyd Stokan and son, Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hoitt, Mrs. Margaret 
McLeod and Mrs. Eva Bishop of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stokan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stokan, 
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stokan and Mrs. Wm. Shell of Bad Axe; Kenneth Beadle of Port Huron; Mr. 
and Mrs. Sid Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stokan of Brown City.
   Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beemer of West Branch; Mrs. Maude Putnam of Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. 
Amandus Soldan of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Will Shell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shell, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shell 
and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Southwell of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1933 
Column - 3 Page - 4

MARGARET (LAWHORN) SHELL (1874 - MAY 1950)

FORMER RESIDENT BURIED HERE

   Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Shell, 76, were held from the Reigle Funeral Home in Flint 
recently. The Rev. C. H. Woods officiated and burial was made in the Gladwin cemetery. Mrs. 
Shell was a resident of Gladwin county for many years. She was born in Arden, Ontario in 1874 
and came to the United States at 15. She married William Shell in 1890 in Oscoda. They operated 
a farm in Gladwin for some years. After leaving the farm. Mr. Shell served the county as sheriff 
for two terms. Moving to Bay City and then to Flint, he passed away 22 years ago.
   Following her husband' s death, Mrs. Shell spent her time in Pontiac, Gladwin and Flint. She 
died at the Walls Convalescent Home in Flint on Sunday, May 7, following several months of 
failing health. Surviving are one brother, George Boomhower, of Elk Horn, Manitoba; three 
sisters, Mrs. Lavina Green, of Arden, Ontario, Mrs. Edward Thompson of Elm Tree, Ontario and 
Mrs. Henry Long, of Flint; alson several nieces and nephews. Gladwin County Record dated 05-
17/1950 Column - 1 Page - 1

MERLE E. SHELL (12 NOV 1896- 8 NOV 1947)

MERLE E. SHELL DIES SUDDENLY
SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR WELL-KNOWN COUNTY CLERK

   The many friends of Merle E. Shell, veteran county officer, were shocked to hear of his sudden 
death at his home here late Saturday afternoon. Funeral services for Mr. Shell, who was 60 years 
old, were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John 
Scott, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. The rites 
at the grave were in charge of the members of the Odd Fellow lodge, of which Mr. Shell was a 
member.
   It is thought Merle suffered a heart attack after he had fallen while going down a flight of stairs 
to the basement of his home. Merle, one of the best known residents in Gladwin county, had 
spent 26 years in public office. He was county treasurer for 16 years and was serving his fifth 
term as county clerk when was stricken. He was also employed by the department of revenue for 
two years before his terms in county office. Two years ago he was honored by being elected to 
the presidency of the State Association of County Clerks.
   Born in Melvin, Sanilac county, Nov. 12, 1896, he came to Gladwin county when five years old 
with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shell. His father was also prominent in county 
politics, serving as sheriff and holding the office of drain commissioner at the time of his death. 
The marriage of Mr. Shell to the former Miss Florence L. Coffell was solemnized here Nov. 23, 
1910.
   At the time he was stricken Merle was getting the affairs of his office in shape and making 
plans for his annual camping trip into the woods to hunt deer. This event he always enjoyed in 
company with Mrs. Shell. Surviving are his widow, many relatives and a host of friends. Gladwin 
County Record dated 11-12/1947 Column - 8 Page - 1

WILLIAM F. SHELL (1 JULY 1867 - 31 AUG 1927)

DEATH OF WM. F. SHELL
EX-SHERIFF DIES AT BAY CITY AUGUST 31.

   William F. Shell died Wednesday morning, August 31, 1927, at 11:30 at his home in Bay City, 
having been afflicted with heart trouble about four years. Mr. Shell was born July 1, 1867 in 
Sanilac county. He came to Gladwin county and located on a farm in Butman township. He 
served his township as supervisor several terms. In 1910 he was elected sheriff and was re-
elected in 1912. After serving as sheriff he returned to his farm where he lived until his health 
failed when he moved to Gladwin; and in 1923 moved to Bay City. He was a member of the Free 
Methodist church and an active worker.
   The body was brought to Gladwin to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Orilla Shell, Saturday 
morning. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Free Methodist church at 1:30 
o'clock conducted by Rev. Charles Woods of Flint. Burial was in Highland cemetery. He is 
survived by his wife and son, Byron Shell.
   Relatives who accompanied the body were: brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shell and 
daughter Violet of Detroit; sister, Mrs. May Perkins, of Melvin; sister, Mrs. Tillie Henderson, of 
Detroit; nephews and nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stokan and two children and Mrs. Nora Hall of 
Melvin, Mrs. Pearl Laughlin of Detroit; Roy Stokan and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stokan of Bad Axe, 
Mrs. Faye Soldan of Flint and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shell of Pontiac; other relatives, Mrs. Charles 
Pelo of Watertown, N.Y., Mr. Powley of Deckerville and son of Freeland. 
   Mr. Shell was long an active participant in county politics. He continued to take an interest until 
sickness incapaciated him. Gladwin County Record dated 09-08/1927 Column - 3 Page - 1

JOHN SHEPHARD (1915 - ?)

MAXINE L. SHEPHARD (1917 - 1973)

B. T. SHERBINO (11 FEB 1838 - 26 SEP 1906)

EMIL J. SHERER (1908 - MAY 1972)

WINNIE S. SHERER (1903 - 1976)

EVELYN J. (ROUSE) SHERLOCK (18 JULY 1877 - 24 MAY 1975)

Mrs. Evelyn Sherlock, 97, of Gladwin and Deckerville, died Saturday, May 24, in Deckerville 
Community Hospital. She had been in a nursing home. Born in Sand Lake, July 18, 187, she was 
married to Michael Sherlock and he died in 1951.
   Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Evelyn) Ringler of Deckerville; a nephew, Leo Bradley 
of Gladwin; and 4 grandchildren. A son, Merrill, died in 1960. Services were held today 
(Wednesday) at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Gladwin, with burial in Highland 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-28/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

MICHAEL F. SHERLOCK (1870 - 20 APRIL 1951)

SERVICES HELD FOR MICHAEL SHERLOCK

   Michael S. Sherlock, 81, passed away at his home in Gladwin on Friday, April 20. Funeral 
services were held on Monday morning from Sacred Heart Catholic church. The Rev. Fr. Michael 
Wolf officiated. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. A Rosary service was held at the Hall 
Funeral Home on Sunday evening. Mr. Sherlock was born in 1870 in Ontario and had lived in 
Gladwin for the past eight years. On April 23, 1901 he married Miss Evelyn Rouse in 
Michigamme.
   Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; a son, Merrill Sherlock of Gladwin; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn 
Ringler of Flint; two sisters, Miss Mary Sherlock and Mrs. Agnes Bradley, both of Gladwin; also 
six grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1951 Column - 8 Page - 1

TERESA W. SHERLOCK (1877 - 1950)

ERNEST M. SHERMAN (30 MARCH 1908 - 19 APRIL 2000)
Ernest M. Sherman, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home 
following a lingering illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 30, 1908 to the late Martin 
and Caroline (Gaulka) Sherman. He married the former Alma Yanke in Oberlin Church on July 6, 
1935. She survives him. He was a farmer in Gladwin County for 40 years, raising Golden Angus 
cattle. 
Surviving besides his wife Alma are four daughters, Marilyn Hutson of Gladwin, Ernestine 
Pagano of Saginaw, Judith Grove of Columbia, Tenn., and Linda Smythe of Swartz Creek; nine 
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Otto Sherman of Gladwin and a sister, 
Augusta Bourisch of Warren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Edward 
Sherman and a sister, Emma Denewith. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church with the 
Rev. Timothy Verity presiding. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday at the 
Sisson Funeral home and on Saturday morning at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests memorials to the church building fund.
LILA SHERMAN (25 JUNE 1903 - 8 NOV 2001)
Lila Sherman, 98, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. 
Born June 25, 1903 in Clare County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mabel (Wilson) 
Hayward. She lived here all of her life and attended the Assembly of God Church. 
Surviving are three sons, Clifford Garver of Falmouth, Fred Garver of Flint, and Ron Garver of 
Gladwin; two daughters, Letha Knowlton of Gladwin and Carole Horn of Florida; 13 
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Max Hayward of Florida. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, William, April 18, 1990; one sister; and three brothers. 
Services were held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Roberts 
officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
OLGA A. SHERMAN (04 AUG 1908 – 13 DEC 1983)

(Midland Daily News, Dec. 15, 1983)

Olga A. Sherman, 75, 311 Buckeye, Gladwin, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, 1983, in Gladwin 
Area Hospital.

She was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., Aug. 4, 1908. She moved to Detroit in 1927.  She married 
William Sherman Nov.11, 1928, and lived in Detroit until moving to Gladwin in 1941. She was a 
member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide.

She leaves her husband; sons, Loren Sherman of Grand Blanc and Carl Sherman of Marietta, 
GA; daughter, Joan Oldham of Hart; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and brother, 
Rudy Smith of Sharon, Pa.

Services will be at it a.m. Friday in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin with the Rev. William 
Winter officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call anytime at Mathews 
Funeral Home, Gladwin.


ALONZO J. "PETE" SHORT (17 NOV 1925 - 20 DEC 2000)
Alonzo J. "Pete" Short, 75, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center-Midland. Born Nov. 17, 1925 in Hemlock, he was the son of Alonzo and Adeline Fox 
Short. He lived in Gladwin all his life and worked as a dairy farmer. Alonzo married the former 
Virginia Chatterton, Feb. 28, 1953 in Angola, Ind. He attended the Gladwin First United Methodist 
Church. He was an avid card player, bowler, and square dancer. He was a veteran of World War 
II, a member of the Farm Bureau, the MMPA, and Artificial Breeders, and was a Grout Township 
trustee for 19 years. 
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Douglas and wife Tracy of Burlington, Wis., and 
Paul and wife Marilou of Waterford; three daughters, Sue and husband Ernest Mycko of New 
Smyrna Beach, Fla., Beverly and husband Dan Sugarbaker of Ada, and Marilyn and husband 
Brent Meyer of Saginaw; one stepdaughter, Debra and husband David Campbell of 
Fredericksburg, Texas; one brother, Walter and wife Cora of Gladwin; four sisters, Marie Clark of 
Bonita Springs, Fla., Gladys Hooks of St. Louis, Laura Watson of Saginaw, and Vivian Sims of 
Hemlock; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Diane Mahanty; 
one brother, Elmer; and two sisters, Dorothy Saumier and Mildred Clark. 
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 at the First United Methodist Church in Gladwin 
with Rev. Dr. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Memorials may 
be made to the Hospice of Gladwin or the church. Sisson Funeral home, Gladwin, was in charge 
of the arrangements.
HARRY SHOTZBARGER (12 JULY 1886 - 20 JUNE 1962) 

RITES SATURDAY FOR HARRY SHOTZBARGER

   Harry Leamon Shotzbarger, 75, of Beaverton Township, died today (Wednesday) at Veterans 
Hospital, Saginaw, after an illness of four weeks. Born in Lancaster, Pa., on July 12, 1886, he 
came to Gladwin County from Detroit 31 years ago. He was married to the former Ida Guse on 
Jan. 27, 1919 in Pittsburg, Pa. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Beaverton 
Armerican Legion Post.
   Survivors include his wife, Ida; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Pecl and Mrs. Alberta Rucker, of 
Cleveland, Ohio; three brothes, Charles and Melvin, of Cleveland, and Wayne of Pennslyvania. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Hall will 
officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-20/1962 
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SHIRLEY SHULL (1930 - DEC 1992) 

LEVINA ELIZABETH (KRALL) SIGMAN (1855 - 1929)
 
SAMUEL SIGMAN (7 JULY 1844 - 26 OCT 1917)

   SIGMAN---Samuel Sigman died at his home in Gladwin city, Oct. 26, 1917, aged 73 years, 3 
months and 17 days. He suffered an attack of paralysis about two weeks since and grew 
gradually worse until the end came. He was born in Wood county, Ohio, July 7, 1844. Mr. Sigman 
was a Civil war veteran and served as private in Co. K, 57th regiment of Illinois infantry. He was 
married to Miss Levina E. Krall March 25, 1879. Ten children were born to them, six of whom 
survive with Mrs. Sigman to mourn a faithful father and loving husband. Services were 
conducted from the home Monday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. C.H. Lee, followed by 
interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-01/1917 Column - 4 Page - 1  

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WILLIAM A. SIGMAN (1884 - MARCH 1919)

NATHAN L. SILANCE (6 MAY 1895 - 3 NOV 1972) 

Nathan L. Silance, 77, of 703 Pleasant Shores, Wiggins Lake, died Friday, November 3, at the 
Gladwin Area Hospital. He was a retired factory worker in the Buick Motor Division in Flint. Born 
in Franceville, Ind., May 6, 1895, he came to Flint in 1919 following service in World War I. Upon 
retirement in 1960, he moved to Gladwin. Survivors are three sons, Sylvester of Panama City, 
Fla., formerly of Beaverton; Edwin and William of Flint; one brother; one sister; seven 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the 
Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Winston Decker officiating and burial was in Highland 
cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-08/1972 Column - 3 Page - 2

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CARL E. SILVER (5 AUG 1914 - 25 OCT 2001)
Carl E. Silver, 87, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001 at Pine River Healthcare Center in St. 
Louis, Michigan following a lingering illness. He was born in Indiana Aug. 5, 1914 to the late 
Everett and Bertha (Hunt) Silver. He married the former Vivian Pratt, she preceded him in death in 
March of 1996. He was a member of the South Litchfield Baptist Church. 
He is survived by two brothers; John Silver of Kentucky and George Silver of Indiana, one sister 
Rosie Flach of Gladwin and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister; Myrtle 
Boakes. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 at the Sisson Funeral 
Home with Rev. Carl Briggs presiding with burial in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
VIVIAN E. SILVER (29 OCT 1918 - 1 MARCH 1995)
MILDRED MARIE SIMON (7 AUG 1933 - 6 OCT 2002)
HIRAM SIMMONS (ABT. 26 APRIL 1869 - 18 APRIL 1908)

FOUND DEAD BY ROADSIDE

HIRAM SIMMONS IN LONELY SPOT

IN SHERMAN TOWNSHIP EXPIRE FROM HEART DISEASE---FOUND BY FISHING PARTY.

   Hiram Simmons, son of ex-sheriff R. F. Simmons, was found dead by the side of an 
unfrequented road in Sherman township Friday evening. The body was discovered by a party 
returning from a fishing trip, and was observed none too soon to prevent their wagon passing 
over it. It seems that at about 2 p.m. Hiram had started from the house of J. Dobson, where he 
was staying, to go to the Cedar near by for a fish, going by an old road. When not far on his 
journey it is thought that he sat down on a log by the side of the road to rest, and upon arising 
fell dead from heart trouble.
   Coroner Clute was called, and upon investigation pronounced the cause of death acute 
dilatation of the heart. The deceased had been in Gladwin a few days before to consult a doctor, 
and was in a poor state of health. The deceased came to Gladwin county with his parents when a 
small boy, and had grown up here. His age at his death was 38 years, 11 months and 23 days: 
Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-23/1908 Column - 3 
Page - 1

LEVERNE SIMMONS ( 4 MAY 1917 -  8 MAY 2002)

   LeVerne Simons passed away peacefully in Paris, Tenn. near his Big Sandy home May 8, 
2002. He was  85 years old. The oldest son of Leonard and Leta Simons, he was born in Detroit 
on May 4, 1917 of  Canadian heritage. He lived most of his life in Gladwin County, working on 
his uncle’s farm in  the 1930’s and later buying a farm of his own outside Beaverton. He served 
as a non-commissioned  Army officer in WWII in both Europe and the Pacific, and was 
discharged honorably as a captain in  1945. 
   LeVerne met his first wife, Renava Honaker of Pocahontas, VA, in Detroit. After the war, they 
moved into a wood-sided log cabin with no indoor plumbing on an 80-acre riverfront parcel on  
Calhoun Road near Beaverton. They worked hard to improve their property and make a living 
from  their small dairy and hog farm. LeVerne worked the land with a horse-drawn plow until his 
beloved "Grandad", D.D. Watson, bought him a Ford tractor. The tractor remained one of 
LeVerne’s most prized possessions until he reluctantly parted with it forty years later. 
   Since they had no children in those years, LeVerne and Renava imported nieces and nephews 
from  Detroit to assist with summer chores. Richard, Janice, Marlene, Larry, and Delores all have  
stories to tell of their summers on the farm, and some tell those stories with more fondness than  
others. 
   In 1952 they adopted their only child, Leta, named after LeVerne’s mother. Despite hard work,  
farming failed to provide an adequate living for the small family. After a period of working odd  
jobs to supplement their income, LeVerne passed the civil service exam and began his career in  
1957 as a rural letter carrier on one of the two routes in the Beaverton area. For twenty-eight  
years he drove his familiar red and white vehicles down a hundred miles of country roads each 
day  to deliver mail. He did it in rain, snow, sleet, and hail, but not always without complaint. 
   Following many years of illness, Renava passed away at Midland Hospital in 1983 at the age 
of 67.  LeVerne married Patricia Aldrich Dolney of Beaverton in 1984. He and Pat moved to 
Sebring,  Florida, but the heat soon drove them north to Tennessee. They purchased a "Shaker 
house" on  three acres near Kentucky Lakes, an area even more rural than central Michigan. 
LeVerne spent his  later years, with Pat, remodeling and improving the Shaker house and tending 
to their garden, as  well as caring for an ever-changing population of rescued cats and dogs (ten 
at last count) and  the occasional injured bird. 
   LeVerne enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially the Detroit Tigers. He also enjoyed CB 
radios  and made many friends over the years chatting on the airwaves. He built and operated a 
fleet of  remote-controlled airplanes, and at one time was active in the Gladwin flying club. He 
was also  an expert gardener, producing enviable and plentiful crops each year. 
   He is survived by his wife Pat of Big Sandy, Tennessee; his daughter Leta of Anchor Point,  
Alaska; and his brother Orville of Lake Placid, Florida. He enjoyed many good retirement years in  
the garden and on the front porch of his house in the mild climate of central Tennessee. 
   His ashes are interred at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin, Mich at the gravesite of Renava 
Simons.  If you wish to pay your respects, please contact the City of Gladwin at (989) 426-9231 
for  directions.

NORMA M. SIMMONS (1916 - JAN 1996)

RICHARD D. SIMMONS (1910 - DEC 1986)

CAROLINA SIMRAU (1869 - 1933)

KEITH ARNOLD SIMRAU (8 APRIL 1937 - 10 APRIL 1937)

Keith Arnold, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simrau, of Sage township, born April 8, 1937, at 
Bay City, died April 10, 1937. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-14/1937 Column - 4 Page - 1

MICHAEL SIMRAU (1858 - DEC 1943)

HENRY SIMSACK (1917 - 1931)

JOSEPH SIMSACK (1880 - MAY 1956)

STELLA (KOSOSKI) SIMSACK (1896 - MARCH 1993)

LEMUAL ANGUS SISCO (4 NOV 1866 - 25 SEP 1926)

SARAH (ENGLISH) SISCO (27 MARCH 1870 - 16 APRIL 1939)

SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR MRS. SARAH SISCO

   Mrs. Sarah English Sisco died April 16 after a short illness. Mrs. Sisco was the daughter of 
Adam and Catherine English and was born in Peck, Sanilac county March 27, 1870. On June 29, 
1888 she was married to Lemuel A. Sisco and to them were born several children, three of whom 
preceded her in death. Mr. Sisco died September 25, 1926. Mrs. Sisco had lived in Gladwin 
county for the past 45 years.
   Surviving her are four children, Mrs. Fred Joslin, Mrs. E. W. Wager, and J. N. Sisco of Gladwin 
and Clark V. Sisco of Detroit. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Church 
with Rev. Karl H. Keefer officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-19/1939 Column - 1 Page - 1

JACK L. "B.J." SISCHO (1930 - DEC 1996) 

MAX H. SISCHO (26 JUNE 1921 - 22 DEC 1944) 

RITES THURSDAY

PVT. MAX SISCHO

   Funeral services for Pvt. Max Sischo, recently returned from overseas, will be held at the Hall 
Funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Carl Koerner will officiate and burial 
will be in the Highland cemetery. Pvt. Sischo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sischo, of Winegars, 
was born in Leonard on June 26, 1921. He came to Gladwin as a small child at attended the 
Gladwin schools. On May 10, 1944, he was inducted into the Army, and was overseas only a 
short time when he was killed in action in Luxembourg on December 22, 1944. Surviving are his 
parents, two daughters, Karen and Linda, and one brother, Jack Sischo. Gladwin County Record 
dated 12-29/1948 Column - 3 Page -1

WWII 

WALTER SKARL (1892 - 1953)

LEWIS W. SKEELS (1 MAY 1914 - 26 DEC 2003)

Lewis W. Skeels, 89, of Gladwin, passed away Dec. 26, 2003 at MidMichigan Medical Center - 
Gladwin. He was born May 1, 1914 to Lewis and Ethel (Skeels) Churchill in Gladwin. He worked at 
a waste water plant, retiring from Wayne County Road Commission in 1970. Skeels has been a 
resident of Gladwin since 1970 and previously resided in Romulus. He married Reatha (Shaw) 
Skeels on Jan. 1, 1942. She predeceased him in 1991. 

He is survived by his sons: Larry (Joyce) Skeels of Wayne; Harold (Terry) Skeels of Kalamazoo; 
daughters, Marlene (Robert) Stanton of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; and Janet (Jerry) 
Mansfield, of Gladwin; 9 grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Skeels 
was predeceased by his parents. 

Funeral Services were held Dec. 29, 2003 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Phil 
Hortop officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.

JAMES E. SKYM, SR. (22 JAN 1942 – 10 AUG 2007)

Midland Daily News (MI)-August 12, 2007 
 
James E. Skym Sr., 65, passed away Aug. 10, 2007 in Gladwin. James was born Jan. 22, 1942 in 
Midland, to Eugene and Melissa (Beebe) Skym. 
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Skym of Gladwin; daughter and son-in-law, Marlynn and Norm 
Muma of Gladwin; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Tony Priemer of Berkely; son and 
daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Beth Skym of Delphos, OH; son, Raymond Skym of Gladwin; 12 
grandchildren; mother, Melissa Skym of Midland; four brothers and three sisters.
         
Funeral service will be Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, 
440 E. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, with Dick Rogers officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home 
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, from 2-9 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
         
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or the American Cancer 
Society.     

ALOYSIUS SLABIC (1887 - 1957)

CARL A. SLABIC (25 SEP 1931 - 16 FEB 1994)

HELENA SLABIC (1861 - FEB 1944)

JOSEF SLABIC (1866 - AUG 1930)

RUTH G. SLABIC (27 MAY 1925 - 3 JULY 1999)

YULAH SLABIK (22 MARCH 1896 - 1 APRIL 1974)
 
ARTHUR E. SLOAN (29 NOV 1906 - 19 DEC 1985) 

Arthur E. Sloan, 79, of 3300 N.W. Pinehurst, Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 18, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Ederslie Township, Bruce County, Ont., Nov. 29, 1906, he came 
to Gladwin County in 1960 from Drayton Plains, Mr. Sloan retired in 1959 as a mechanic for 
Pontiac Motors. He worked at McArdle Pontiac Cadillac in Midland until 1971 and operated 
Sloan's Sand and Gravel in Gladwin from 1960 to 1966. Mr. Sloan was a member of the Gladwin 
Co., V.F.W. Post 7303, the Disabled American Veterans of Gladwin County, U.A.W. Local 653 
Pontiac, the Cedar Lodge F.& A.M. 60 of Clarkston and the Joseph C Bird O.E.S. 294, 
Clarkston. He was married to the former Minerva Pringle May 3, 1946, in Ohio.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gladys Obright of Elora, Ont. Services 
were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. A military graveside 
service was held by the V.F.W. in the Highland Cemetery. The Gladwin Masonic Lodge held a 
memorial service Sunday. Memorials may be made to the National V.F.W. Home, the Masonic 
Home or the Congregational Church in Pontiac. Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1985 
Column - 3 Page - 2

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HENRY WILLIAM SMALLEY (11 APRIL 1911 - 8 JUNE 1919)

Henry William Smalley was born April 11, 1911, and died at his home on the farm near Gladwin, 
Mich., June 8, 1919. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, two brothers, Nathaniel and Verne, 
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Smalley of Gladwin, Mr. and Mrs. Brotherson of Toledo, Ohio. 
During his sickness he was very patient and often said he was going home to be with Hime who 
said. "Suffer the little children to come unto me." Services were held June 10 by Rev. J. H. 
Cornelius. Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-21/1919 Column - 4 
Page - 4

EDEN A. SMALLWOOD (1875 - 1957)

REV. ISAAC C. SMALLWOOD (13 AUG 1826 - APRIL 1912)

PIONEER IS CALLED

REV. ISAAC C. SMALLWOOD IN 86TH YEAR PASSES TO OTHER SHORE.

WELL KNOWN OLD TIME RESIDENT, BELOVED BY ALL, HAS LONG AND BUSY LIFE.

   At the ripe age of 85 years, Rev. Isaac C. Smallwood passed away Tuesday at his home in 
Billings, the immediate cause of his death being an attack of bronchitis. During the last years of 
his life he had retained full possession of his mental faculities, and to a remarkable degree his 
bodily vigor. Mr. Smallwood was a native of Rockingham county, Virginia, where he was born 
Aug 13, 1826. When 10 years old his parents attracted by the reparts of the western Eldorado 
removed with him to the Hocking valley in Ohio. Here he grew to manhood. The pioneers of that 
locality found themselves unable to provide educational facilities for their children, and his 
schooling was limited to 30 days, received after he was 21 years of age. In 1850 he married 
Nancy Edgel, with whom he lived for more than 50 years. She died in November, 1902.
   In 1860 he enlisted in the war of rebellion at Newark, Lincoln county, Ohio. He was a resident of 
Nelsonville situated in a secession sympathizing district. He induced 30 others ot enlist with him. 
He held the rank of color sergeant, participated in 22 battles, and was with Sherman 33 days in 
his famous march to the sea, as a member of the second brigade, Kilpatricks cavalry. During the 
taking of Fort McAllister he was 4 1/2 days without rations.
   At the close of the war he returned to Ohio, where he was ordained to preach the gospel by the 
Free Will Baptists. He came to Gladwin county in 1875, where he purchased 10 acres of land, 
which upon investigation he found to be state land. He then settled at Bear Creek in Tobacco 
township, which was at that time a part of Billings township.
   He was elected treasurer of the township, and on account of the difficulty in keeping clear of 
trouble with the famous Billings bond issued at that time he resigned. For eight years he lived on 
a homestead on section 18, in Buckeye township. In 1883 he moved to Sacarappa in T. 19 1 W., 
form there to Sage township and again a resident of Buckeye township, then to Billings. For 24 
years he held the office of justice of the peace in the various townships in which he has lived.
   Few men are better known in the county than Elder Smallwood. He has held religous services 
in nearly every schoolhouse in the county. The pioneers of the county remember him as the one 
on whom they called in the early days to assist them in burying the dead. It was he whom 
performed the marriage ceremony of their children. It is not given to any to get closer than the 
pioneer minister ot the people among whom he lives.

   "Man's life's a book of history; The leaves thereof are days; The letters, mercies closely joined; 
The tit'e is God's praise."

   As a pioneer preacher, Mr. Smallwood conducted the first religious services in the city of 
Gladwin, then known as the village of Cedar, on March 31, 1878. The services were held in the 
Record printing office, which had just been built on a site west of the abstract office. The 
building burned a few years ago. Baptismal services followed the meeting in the Cedar river, just 
north of the bridge on West Cedar avenue.
   To the first marriage eleven children were born, of whom five sons and  four daughters are 
living, as follows: George of Saginaw, Ells and John of Hay township, Matt of Sage, Perrel of 
Hay, Elizabeth, wife of J. T. Robinson of Sage, Jane, wife of Archie Boals of Tobacco, Mary, 
now Mrs. Hardy of Ohio, and Lucy, wife of B. F. Dumont of Billings. To a second marriage one 
son was born, who survives with the widow. Funeral services will be held Friday at the 
Presbyterian church in this city. Interment at Highland cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 04-
18/1912 Column - 4 Page - 1  

SGT 2ND BRIG KILPATRICKS CIVIL WAR

JOHN SHERMAN SMALLWOOD (1870 - SEP 1954) 

MATT SMALLWOOD (1873 - 1916)

MADISON FILMORE "MATT" SMALLWOOD (3 AUG 1873 - 19 MARCH 1916)

FRANK E. SMELSER (1935 - 13 JULY 1995)

JACQUELYN SMELSER (1932 - 1992)

ALICE SMITH (27 AUG 1877 - 5 SEP 1967)

BYRDE EVA SMITH (3 SEP 1913 - 20 OCT 1918) {???}

CARRIE L. SMITH (1866 - 1929)

CHARLES W. SMITH (? - ?)

CHARLOTTE E. SMITH (14 MARCH 1883  - 20 SEP 1962) s/w W. Perry Smith

CODY E. SMITH (29 NOV 1888 - 28 JAN 1961)

SERVICES HELD FOR GLADWIN MAN

   Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Cody E. Smith, 72, 
of Buckeye Township, who died Saturday at Veteran's Hospital, Saginaw, following a two year 
illness. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Born on Nov. 29, 
1888, in Bryan, Ohio, he came to Gladwin County in 1910 and was employed as an oil field 
pumper. He was married to the former Minnie Druley in April, 1938, in Gladwin. Mr. Smith was a 
veteran of World War I.
   Survivors include his widow, Minnie; a son, Lester, of Beaverton; four step-sons, Donald 
Druley of Tampa, Fla., Grover Druley, of Baltimore, Dale Gould; of Texas, and Dewey Gould of 
Midland; four sisters, Mrs. Alma Arkwright and Mrs. Hazel Rise, of Beaverton, Mrs. Leatha 
Rheinhart, of Midland, and Mrs. Lib Burlue, of Reading. A daughter, Dorothy, preceded him in 
death on Oct. 25, 1953. Gladwin County Record dated 02-01/1961 Column - 4 Page - 1

MI PVT CO F 28 INF

CORA (FISHPOOL) SMITH (1861 - JUNE 1946)

DAUGHTER SMITH

DELL SMITH (15 MARCH 1874 - 4 OCT 1965)

DONALD H. SMITH (22 JULY 1908 - 26 OCT 1939)

DONALD LEE SMITH (12 APRIL 1927 - 20 MAY 1991)

DORIS M. (MATZKE) SMITH (2 MARCH 1922 - 23 FEB 2001)
Doris M. Smith, 78, of Gladwin, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at Tendercare Nursing Home 
following a lingering illness. Born March 2, 1922 in Saginaw, she was the daughter of the late 
Herman and Agnes (Roth) Matzke Sr. Doris attended Trinity Lutheran School until the eighth 
grade and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1940. Doris met and married Norman “Boots” 
A. Smith, July 19, 1952 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death May 29, 1982. They moved to 
Gladwin soon after they were married, where they made their home and raised their family. Doris 
worked in the post office for many years, was active with the March of Dimes, and AAL, and she 
loved to work in her garden. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. 
Surviving are one son, Richard and wife Debbie of Battle Creek; two daughters, Kathy Cook and 
Deborah and husband James Greaves, all of Gladwin; one brother, Herman Matzke of Hemlock; 
one sister, Helaine and husband Orville Lutz of Saginaw; and five grandchildren, Jeremy and 
Stephanie Cook, Jeffrey and Joseph Greaves, and Brett Jenkins. She was preceded in death by 
one brother and four sisters. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Savior Lutheran 
Church in Gladwin with Rev. Timothy Verity officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Sisson Funeral Home, Gladwin was in 
charge of the arrangements.
EMMA SMITH (1872 - NOV 1949) s/w of Charles W.
ESTHER MAY SMITH (30 OCT 1902 - 21 OCT 1918)

   ESTHER MAY SMITH---Esther May Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Smith, died Oct. 21 
at 8 a.m., at their home in Flint, after seven days illnes with pneumonia. The body was brought to 
Gladwin Oct. 22 by Mr. Smith on the afternoon train, and taken directly to Highland cemetery for 
interment. The mother and other children, being sick with influenza, were unable to come. Esther 
May Smith was born in Detroit, and would have been 16 years old Oct. 30 if she had lived. The 
family moved to Gladwin county when she was three years old and lived on a farm in Sherman 
township five years, when they moved to Gladwin. In May they moved to Flint. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-24/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

FRANKLIN C. "FRANK" SMITH (30 SEP 1932 - 24 FEB 2003)

   Franklin C.“Frank” Smith , 70, of Gladwin, died at home in Gladwin on Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, 
following a long illness. He was born Sept. 30, 1932, to Gordon and Rhea (Bruce) Smith in 
Gladwin. Mr. Smith retired from Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan, in 1984, after 34 years of 
service as a Plumbing Inspector. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. 
A lifetime resident of Gladwin, Mr. Smith attended St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Gladwin and 
was a member of Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292 and the Hiawatha Club in Naubinway, Michigan. He 
married Wanda (Woodruff) Smith on October 13, 1956, in Gladwin. She survives him. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Joseph Job 
of Livonia and Patti and Joseph Noseda of Harrison; four grandchildren, Gregory Joseph Job of 
Westland, Jeffrey Michael Job of Livonia, Jenna Rose Noseda of Harrison and Kara Kimberly 
Noseda of Harrison; one sister, Charlotte Sutherland of Gladwin; one brother and sister-in-law, 
Ted and Jean Smith of Gladwin; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his 
son, Gregory Smith, in 1978, and half brothers William Bruce and Gordon Smith. 
   Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home in 
Gladwin with Rev. Fr. William McClure officiating. He will be buried in Highland Cemetery in 
Gladwin. Visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home 
in Gladwin. Memorial Contributions can be made to MidMichigan Hospice. Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-26/2003 Column - 2 Page - 6 

CPL US ARMY 

GERTRUDE M. (LESH) SMITH (23 JAN 1880 - 27 AUG 1929) 

FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. WILLIS E. SMITH

   Gertrude M. Lesh was born in Stark county, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1880. She was married Oct. 28, 
1898 to Willis E. Smith, to which union four sons were born, George Earl, Ray Edmond, Wilber 
Leroy and Harold Lee. After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Smith departed this life 
Aug. 27, at the age of 49 years, 7 months and 4 days.
   She is survived by her husband, Willis E. Smith, and two sons, Wilber of Pontiac and Harold 
of Gladwin; also by her mother, a brother and a sister of Canton, Ohio, and a host of other 
relatives and friends. The sons, George Earl and Ray Edmond, in childhood preceded their 
mother in death.
   Funeral services were held from the home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Leroy M. 
Whitney, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Music was furnished by the male 
quartet of the church. At the grave, the Order of the Eastern Star of which Mrs. Smith was a 
member, had charge of the services.
   The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many friends who attended the 
services and by the unusually large number of beautiful floral offerings. She was laid to rest in 
Highland cemetery amidst the genuine sorrow of all who knew her. The sympathy of the 
community is extended to the bereaved relatives. Gladwin County Record dated 09-05/1929 
Column - 4 Page - 1

GLADYS JOAN SMITH (? - 14 OCT 1941)

GREGORY G. SMITH (21 SEP 1960 - 2 OCT 1978)

GUY E. SMITH (1865 - 1936)

HAROLD L. SMITH (1910 - AUG 1982)

JAMES LEROY SMITH (17 JAN 1851 - 22 DEC 1930)

James Leroy Smith, aged 79 years, 11 months and 5 days died at his home in Arbutus, Dec. 22, 
having been in poor health a long time. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 
Arbutus. Gladwin County Record dated 12-25/1930 Column - 7 Page - 1

JAMES LEROY SMITH

   James Leroy Smith, son of William and Susanna Smith, was born in Williams county, Ohio, 
June 17, 1851, and departed this life at his home in Arbutus Dec. 22, 1930, age 79 years, 11 
months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Flora Hall. 
   To this union 10 children, three sons and seven daughters were born, eight surviving his death, 
Mrs. A. Arkwright of Winegars, Mrs. Clara Brown of Sturgis, Mrs. Viola Burlew of Camden, Mrs. 
Letha Rhinehart of Midland, Mrs. Hazel Rise, Mrs. Laura Havens of Arbutus, S. C. Smith of 
Elkhart, Ind., and Codey Smith of Arbutus. His daughter Rosa and son Thomas preceded him in 
death. He leaves 39 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Perry Hoover Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. at the 
home, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-01/1931 
Column - 4 Page - 1

JOSEPH SMITH (JUNE 1836 - APRIL 1910)

LEONARD D. SMITH (1867 - OCT 1944)

LUCILLE V. SMITH (1916 - DEC 1976)

MARION AUBREY SMITH (6 JUNE 1907 - 2 JAN 1965) 

BRIEF ILLNESS IS FATAL

   Marion A. Smith, 57, of Gladwin, died Saturday, January 2, following a brief illness. A veteran 
of World War II, he was born in Attica, Lapeer County, June 6, 1907, and came to Gladwin 20 
years ago from Pontiac. He was married to the former Louise Hunt, of Gladwin, March 26, 1944 
in Pontiac. He was employed at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland at the time of his death. 
Prior to that he had worked for the Gladwin County Road Commission.
   Survivors include his wife, Louise; two sisters, Mrs. Guy Ridley of Gladwin, and Mrs. Thomas 
Kennedy of Detroit; one brother, Leon of California. Private funeral services were held Monday at 
5 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Franz A. Ollerman 
officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery Tuesday at 10 a.m. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-06/1965 Column - 7 Page - 1

MI TEC 5 1911 SERVICES UNIT WWII

MARY SMITH (1893 - 1893)

MARY E. SMITH (30 MAY 1845 - 25 JAN 1922)

MARY ELLEN (EMERY) SMITH (23 DEC 1910 - AUG 1964)

MAUDE E. SMITH (1877 - 1933)

MILLIE SMITH (1891 - JUNE 1894)

MINNIE (DRULEY) GOULD - SMITH (8 AUG 1907 - 8 JULY 2003)

Minnie Smith, 95, of Beaverton, died July 8, 2003, at Tender Care Nursing Home in Midland 
following a long illness. She was born August 8, 1907, to Lewis and Nellie (Bushong) Druley in 
Gladwin. The lifetime Gladwin County resident was a homemaker, who had a love for quilting and 
who was a great gardener. She married Dewey D. Gould, who preceded her in death in 1935. Her 
second husband, Cody E. Smith, predeceased her in 1961. 

She is survived by five sons and four daughters-in-law, Don W. and Alice Druley of Conway, 
Missouri, Grover L. and Dolly Druley of Dallas, Texas, Dale D. Gould of Beaverton, Dewey S. 
and Ruby Gould of Sanford, and Lester L. and Betty Smith of Nashville Tennessee; 15 
grandchildren: Steve and Peggy Druley, David and Sue Druley, Renee (Druley) and Mark 
Buckner, Marie (Druley) and Steve Sellitti, Donald Druley, Michelle Druley, Richard D. Gould, 
Susan J. (Gould) and Randall Walker, Jeanne Sue (Runyon) and Al Oram, Randy W. and Kathy 
Gould, Sonja K. (Gould) and Andrew Walshaw; three step-grandchildren: Brian and Amy Gee, 
Chris and Stacy Gee, Amanda Gee; several great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and 
two sisters, Frances Winter of West Branch and Irene Krocker of Midland. 

Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Mary Arlene (Markell) 
Gould; daughter Dorothy J. (Gould) Runyon; grandchildren Rudy Druley and James Gould; 
seven brothers and sisters. 

Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 12, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Hall Funeral Home with Fred 
Wilson officiating. She was buried in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Visitation was held Friday, 
July 11, 2003, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin.
 
NORMAN A. 'BOOTS' SMITH (6 JAN 1914 - 29 MAY 1982) 

Norman A. (Boots) Smith, 68, of 702 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday, May 29, in the Clare 
Nursing Home. He had been in failing health since March. Born in Gladwin on January 6, 1914, he 
graduated from Gladwin High School in 1933 and attended County Normal. He taught school in 
Clare County for a year and then worked in Saginaw Steering Gear of 3 years. Mr. Smith served 
in the South Pacific with the Army during World War II. Following service he worked for 
Consumers Power in Midland until 1948 when he was employed by the Post Office in Gladwin. 
He was a rural mail carrier until retiring in June 1972. Mr. Smith also drove school bus from 1963 
to 1972. 
   He placed flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day for many years. Mr. Smith was a 
member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church; life member and past member of the Gladwin 
Masonic Lodge 397 F & A.M. and secretary since 1960. He was a 32nd degree Mason and 
member of the Royal Arch Masons of Midland; the White Clover Chapter 84 OES; life member 
and past commander of both the DAV and VFW. He was a life member of NRLCA and secretary 
of the Gladwin, Clare and Isabella County RLCA; past secretary of both the Fellowship Club and 
Gladwin/Clare Scottist Rite Team; past president of the Community Council; past president and 
players agent of the Gladwin Little League and a former scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts. He 
and the former Doris Matzke were married July 19, 1952, in Saginaw.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Kathy) Cook of Gladwin and 
Deborah, at home; one son, Richard of Ananoose, N.D.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Wilcox of 
Midland and Mrs. Isabelle Anderson of Harper Woods; and one grandson. He was preceded in 
death by 2 brothers, Clarence, May 15, 1972 and Manville, February 29, 1974.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service 
was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 06-02/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

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OBEDIAH SMITH (1843 - 17 SEP 1931)
OBADIAH B. SMITH INJURED BY AUTO 
NINETY YEAR OLD VETERAN THROWN UNDER CAR 
   Obadiah B. Smith, a long time resident of Gladwin, civil war veteran 90 years old, while riding 
on M-30 with his son-in-law, John Fick, who was driving, about 6 p.m., on the return trip from Bay 
City, was the victim of an auto accident, which in all probability will prove fatal. The car, which 
was a Ford, was said to be moving at a rate of 70 miles an hour. It was keeping the road with 
uncertainty, and near Earl Shumway's place in Buckeye it suddenly left the highway and turned 
over in an eight-foot ditch. The car was badly injured, Fick little hurt and Mr. Smith rendered 
unconcious. Dr. Coulter was called and found the injured man hurt internally and with many 
external bumps and injuries. Mr. Smith has been unconcious since the accident, with no hope of 
survival. 
   Upon reaching the residence Fick, crazed with poor whiskey, caused some trouble, and Sheriff 
Paxton was called, and found him with three quart bottles of whiskey in his possession, which 
was taken before Justice Straley, charged with driving while intoxicated, and fined $60 and given 
10 days in jail, which he is serving, and his driver's license revoked for six months. Mr. Smith, on 
the 10th day of October next, would be 90 years of age. He served in the war five years, three 
months and 13 days and had the papers and discharges showing his enlistment and honorable 
dismissal from service. He enlisted from Dewitt in Clinton county and came back to it when he 
was discharged. He saw service in most of the confederate states, was in 13 battles, marched 
with Sherman to the sea, and in the service of his country had many experiences of a trying and 
strenuous kind. 
   Shortly before enlisting he was employed on a farm at $6 per month. This assured the writer, 
was very good wages. His discharge papers described him as five feet 10 inches in height, 
weighing 170 pounds. Mr. Smith came to Gladwin county in the 70's, before its organization. He 
was here when its first officers were elected and he mentioned with interest all of the first officers 
elected, including Sheriff Ells, Simmons and Parker. In the early days he drove team for Busch 
and Lane. He had seen more than 50 years of life in Gladwin county. From a wilderness of forest 
he had seen Gladwin county grow and develop. He had keen interest in political affairs and 
discussed doings of the day politics. He was one of the few G.A.R. men to remain to draw a 
pension of $100 per month, and at the time this pension was allowed a letter from the 
department stated that he was 166 in this class. Later Mr. Smith died at 2 a.m. today. Source: 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-17/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1  

CO F 9TH MI INF CIVIL WAR 

RALPH B. SMITH (1861 - MARCH 1934)

REBECCA V. SMITH (1870 - JAN 1939)

RICHARD A. SMITH (? - SEP 1911)

ROBERT SMITH (1889 - 1889)

RONALD D. SMITH (28 JUNE 1935 - 26 DEC 2003)
Ronald D. Smith, Ronald D. Smith, 68, of Gladwin passed away Dec. 26th at the Laurel Health 
care facility in Mt. Pleasant. Ron was born June 28, 1935 in Midland to William and Mary Ellen 
Emery Smith. He worked as a brick mason and has lived in the Gladwin area most all his life. 
Surviving him are one son; Bryan and Lori Smith of Gladwin; two daughters; Dixie and Mike 
Davis of Harrison and Amy and Ken Miner of Cedar Springs; and seven grandchildren. He was 
predeceased by one brother, Donald Smith. 
Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29th at Sisson Funeral Home. Rev. George Coon 
presided and Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Detroit Children’s 
Hospital “Stars” program for shunt research or the Crippled Children Fund.
SAMUEL R. SMITH (1840 - 1 AUG 1913) 

OLD-TIME RESIDENT OF GLADWIN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

   Samuel R. Smith, a former resident, died August 1, at 5 a.m. of apoplexy at the home of a 
relative in Higgins township, Roscommon county. He was 73 years old. The body was brought to 
Gladwin Monday and  interred in Highland cemetery, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. Short services were held 
at the grave conducted by Rev. J. W. Hayward. Mrs. Kittie Haley of Hetherington, Minn., 
daughter of deceased, brought the body to Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 08-07/1913 
Column - 2 Page - 1 

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SARAH A. SMITH (30 MARCH 1835 - 21 MARCH 1931)

STACY LYNN SMITH (1966 - JUNE 1972)

VERA MAE (TAYLOR) SMITH (8 JAN 1909 - 23 DEC 1999)

   Vera Mae Smith, 90, of Avon Park, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999 in Florida Heartland 
Hospital, Sebring, Fla. after a short illness. Born Jan. 8, 1909 in Beaverton, she was the daughter 
of George and Jesse Taylor. She attended Gladwin schools and graduated in 1926. Vera married 
Wilbur L. Smith, Dec. 25, 1926 in Gladwin. They would have celebrated their 73rd wedding 
anniversary Christmas day of this year.
   She attended County Normal School and became a teacher. She taught in some rural Gladwin 
County schools until 1942, when her family moved to Saginaw County schools until retirement. 
She moved back to Wiggins Lake in 1968, then retired to Florida in 1978.
   Besides her husband, Wilbur, of Avon Park, Fla., and a daughter, Beverly Sands, also of Avon 
Park, Fla. she is survived by two sons, Robert and Stanley, both of Gladwin; 11 grandchildren; 
and 15 great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas, a grandson, Michael Smith, and a brother, Guy 
Taylor, all of California; two sisters, Barbara Stewart of Florida and Eleanor Bucher of Ohio.
   Burial will be at the Highlands Cemetery in Gladwin. There will be no services. Stephenson-
Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park were in charge of the arrangements. She was cremated. 
Gladwin County Record dated 12-29/1999 Column - 3 Page - 2

WANDA I. (WOODRUFF) SMITH (1930 - ?)

W. PERRY SMITH (18 MARCH 1875 - 27 OCT 1936) s/w Charlotte E.

WILBUR LEROY SMITH (11 MAY 1907 - 4 SEP 2003)

Wilbur L. Smith, 96, of Gladwin, died Sept. 4, 2003, at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines following a 
long illness. He was born May 11, 1907, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Willis and Gertrude (Lesh) Smith. 
He lived in Gladwin most of his life, and was a manager at Saginaw Housing Commission. He 
married Vera Smith Dec. 25, 1926, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 1999.
   Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Vera Smith of Renton, Wash.; two sons and daughters-in-law 
Stanley and Hannah Smith and Robert and Phyllis Smith, all of Gladwin; a daughter and son-in-
law, Beverly and George Sands of Avon Park, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 
and two great great grandchildren.
   He was predeceased by his wife; his parents; a brother, Harold; two grandchildren, Brian and 
Michael Smith; and a son, Douglas Smith. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ the 
King Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Special thanks to the 100 wing employees of MidMichigan 
Gladwin Pines Nursing Home for their exceptional care.
   According to the wishes of the family, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were handled 
by Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 09-10/2003 Column - 2 Page - 6

WILLIAM CHESTER SMITH (3 APRIL 1909 - MAY 1972)

WILLIS E. SMITH (15 MAY 1878 - 1 MARCH 1953)

WILLIS E. SMITH PASSES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

WAS PROMINENT GLADWIN BUSINESSMAN FOR MANY YEARS
 
   Funeral services are being held this afternoon for Willis E. Smith, 75, prominent Gladwin 
businessman for 44 years. Mr. Smith passed away Sunday at the home of his son; Wilbur, in 
Saginaw, where he had been visiting for three weeks. His health had been failing for the past 
several months.
   Willis was active in civic, political and fraternal circles and had served on the board of 
education and city council and held other city posts at various times. 
   He was born May 15, 1878 at Middlebranch, Ohio, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George F. 
Smith. IN 1899 he married Gertrude M. Lesh in Alliance, Ohio. Mrs. Smith died in October, 1929.
   Coming to Gladwin, he operated automobile repair garages for many years and moved to his 
present location 20 years ago, where he specialized in welding and machinery repairing.
   Active in fraternal organizations, he was a member of the Gladwin Odd Fellows, in which he 
had held the office of recording secretary for 32 years; and of the Masonic lodge, in which he 
held the post of treasurer. He was a past master in the Masonic order, past grand of the 
I.O.O.F., and past patriach of the encampment and a member of the Rebekah lodge.
   Surviving are two sons, Wilbur L., of Saginaw, and Harold L., of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 
one great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Ada Schreck, of Pontiac.
    The services are being held at the Hall Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. William T. 
Elliott, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. The rites are under the auspices of the 
Gladwin F. & A.M. lodge and the entire membership of the I.O.O.F. will be made in Highland 
cemetery.
   Gladwin business places are closing during the hour of the service in respect of Mr. Smith. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-04/1953 Column - 8 Page - 1

HULDA SNYDER (? - MARCH 1931)

JOHN A. SNYDER (? - OCT 1921)

ROY B. SNYDER (12 MARCH 1895 - 29 MAY 1952) 

Roy B. Snyder, 57, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday morning, May 29. He was 
born on March 12, 1895, in Tamah, Ohio. He married Miss Deliah Sampson in 1920 in Gladwin. 
They lived on a farm in Smith Creek for a number of years, moving to Gladwin three years ago. 
Mr. Snyder was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Gladwin I.O.O.F. Lodge, the 
Encampment, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
   Surviving are his wife, Deliah; two sons, Carl and Dwight Snyder, of Toledo, Ohio; three 
daughters, Annette Naaly of Saginaw, Mrs. Marie Wright of Gladwin and Betty Snyder at home. 
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. John 
Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church, officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery. Services 
were under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Gladwin County Record dated 06-04/1952 Column - 4 
Page - 1

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MAX B. SOLDAN (4 JUNE 1915 - JAN 1961) Check if Vet?

CRASH IS FATAL TO M. SOLDAN

   Max B. Soldan, 46, of Saginaw, lost his life, Thursday afternoon when his 1959 station wagon 
crashed into a concrete abutment on the new M-20 expressway between Bay City and Midland. 
Soldan, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Danile Soldan of Gladwin, was on his way to Gladwin to visit his 
parents when the tragedy occurred. State police theorized that Soldan alone in the car, may have 
suffered a heart attack before the vehicle left the roadway and smashed headon into the 
abutment carrying Flajole road overpass. The coroner said an autospy showed death resulted 
from internal injuries.
   Several motorist helped pull Soldan's body free of the wreckage when it caught fire seconds 
after the crash. State Trooper Richard Wood said the station wagon travelled 115 feet after 
leaving the pavement and continued in a straight line into the overpass foundation. Soldan, a 
foreman at Malleable Iron Foundry, GMC, was on sick leave from his work and recovering from 
lung surgery performed last fall. Born June 4, 1915 in Gladwin, he married the former Miss Nest 
Waltenburg Dec. 21, 1950, in Alpena. He had been employed at Malleable Iron for 23 years, and 
had been foreman for the past 20. The Soldans resided at 3023 Martz Place, Saginaw.
   Survivors include his widow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Soldan, of Gladwin; a daughter, 
Mrs. Donald Phillips, of Saginaw; three sons, Danny and Douglas, at home, and Robert of 
Belding; two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Patenge, of Lansing, and Mrs. Robert Welser, of Gladwin; 
two brothers, Robert of Gladwin, and Howard of Holt; and two grandsons. Funeral services were 
Monday at 1 p.m. at the Case Chapel in Saginaw, the Rev. William Richard officiating. Burial was 
in Highland cemetery, Gladwin, at 3:30 p.m.
   Both Soldan and his wife Nest were natives of Gladwin County and attended the Gladwin 
schools. In recent years they have owned a cabin at Pratts Lake and spent considerable time 
here. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1961 Column - 2 Page - 1

SOUTHERN SOLDIER (? - ?)

JEFFREY E. SOLOMON (14 FEB 1967 - 25 SEP 2001)
Jeffrey E. Solomon, 34, of Beaverton, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 at home after a long illness. 
Born Feb. 14, 1967 in Saginaw, he was the son of Harry and Roseltha (DeLavern) Solomon. He 
lived in Gladwin County 20 years and previously lived in Midland. He was an emergency medical 
technician for United Rescue in Clare and was a member of the Billings Township Fire 
Department. 
Surviving are his mother, Roseltha Solomon of Gladwin; one sister, Deanna and husband Mike 
Miller of Taylor; one brother, Brian and wife Karen of Beaverton; his grandmother and 
stepgrandfather, Rose and Gerald D’Annunzio; three nieces, Jennifer Graves of Taylor, an 
Bethany and Nicole Solomon of Beaverton; and one nephew, David Graves of Taylor. He was 
preceded in death by his father. 
Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with Jim Huggard officiating. 
Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial contributions may be made to the 
Alzheimers Association.
JOHN SOLOMAN (6 SEP 1882 - 5 FEB 1955)

JOHN SOLOMON IS BURIED MONDAY

   Funeral services were held for John Solomon, 73, a former Gladwin county resident, Tuesday, 
Feb. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, the Rev. John Scott officiating. Burial was in 
Highland cemetery. He passed away Feb. 5 at Hurley Hospital in Flint. Mr. Solomon was born in 
Iran on Sept. 6, 1882 and came to the United States in 1912. He resided in Sherman township 
from 1921 to 1950 when he went to Flint. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by a 
son, Jacob, of Flint, and a brother, Konda, of Syria. Gladwin County Record dated 02-09/1955 
Column - 5 Page - 1

SHAMAN SOLOMON (1888 - APRIL 1947)
 
PAUL VEACH SORRELL (19 JULY 1920 - 15 NOV 1947)

COUNTY MAN IS FATALLY SHOT

PAUL SORRELL IS OPENING DAY VICTIM; THREE WOUNDED

   Gunfire in Gladwin county has claimed the life of one hunter and injured three others during the 
first four days of the deer season. Paul Veach Sorrell, 27, of near Beaverton was fatally 
wounded at two p.m. on Saturday while hunting with his father-in-law, Edward Ray, of Gladwin, in 
Buckeye township. They were seated on opposite sides of a campfire, eating, their lunch, when a 
bullet from the gun of Hazen S. Fisher of Beaverton, struck Sorrell in the face, killing him 
instantly. 
   Fisher told officers that he was firing at a buck and did not know that anyone was in the line of 
fire. He was not held as there was no evidence of carelessness on his part. Funeral services for 
Mr. Sorrell will be held today at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. John Scott, pastor of the 
Gladwin Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be made in Highland cemetery. 
   He was born in Louisa, Kentucky, on July 19, 1920, and came to Gladwin from Clare ten years 
ago. On March 28, 1943, he was married to Miss Sarah Ray, of Gladwin. They made their home 
in Beaverton. Mr. Sorrell served in the Army Air corps during the war, emerging as a lieutenant. 
Since his discharge he had operated a well drilling business with his brother-in-law and had acted 
as an instructor in the ground school at the Gladwin airport.
   Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Laraine Kay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert L. Sorrell, 
of Plymouth; a brother, Kenneth, of Houghton School of Mining; and a sister Mrs. Lois Hull, of 
Orlando, Florida. Pallbearers at the services will be fellow servicemen of World War II. Gladwin 
County Record dated 11-19/1947 Column - 8 Page - 1

SERVICES HELD FOR PAUL V. SORRELL

   Paul V. Sorrell, died November 15. He was born July 19, 1920, at Louisa, Kentucky. Graduated 
from the Gladwin High School in 1938, he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of American, 
for several years. He served about five years in the Army Air Corps, and was a first lieutenant 
when he was retired to civilian life in September 1946. Mr. Sorrell was married to Miss Sarah Ray 
of Gladwin, March 28, 1943; and a daughter, Laraine Kay, was born July 22, 1944.
   Surviving are his widow, Sarah; daughter, Kay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sorrell of 
Plymouth; one brother, Kenneth of Houghton; and one sister, Mrs. Lois Sorrell Hall of Orlando, 
Fla., also his grandmother, Mrs. Jacob Lytle of Anderson, Ind., and other relatives, and a host of 
friends.
   Those who attended the funeral services, Wednesday, Nov. 19 from away were Mr. and Mrs. R. 
L. Sorrell of Plymouth, Mr and Mrs. Arthur Sorrell of Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sorrell of 
Houghton, Mrs. Jacob Lytle, Mrs. Ruth Ann Whitman and Gerstol Baldwin, all of Anderson, Ind., 
Mrs. Ronald Hall of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Daniel Robinson, Mrs. Irene Stockford and Paul 
Simpson, all of Saginaw; John Freeman and Badger Lovings of Detroit. The Rev. Grant L. 
Jordon of Grand Rapids, the Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Jewell of Reed City, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ray of 
Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith of Midland. 
   The Rev. John Scott, assisted by the Rev. Grant Jordon, officiated at the funeral services. 
Internment was in Highland cemetery. Paul's uncle, Arthur Sorrell, was present at the time of the 
accident. Others in the hunting party were Edward Ray, Leo and Marwood Ray. They arrived a 
few minutes later. Gladwin County Record dated 11-26/1947 Column - 4 Page - 5

SARAH L. SORRELL (1919 - JULY 1990)

ZELLA (KITCHEN) SOULE (1895 - AUG 1983)

DAVID A. SOUTHWICK (12 JAN 1829 - 15 JUNE 1900)

DAVID A. SOUTHWICK (1860 - AUG 1933)

HATTIE A. SPENCER (5 APRIL 1888 - 5 SEP 1888) 

JAMES J. SPENCER (20 OCT 1893 - 19 APRIL 1973) 

James J. Spencer, 79, of Bay City died Thursday, April 19, at the Veterans Facility in Grand 
Rapids, following a long illness. A former Beaverton resident, he had lived the past 25 years in 
Bay City. Born in Deckerville October 20, 1893, he was a World War I veteran and a farmer. His 
wife, the former Bertha Shorts, died August 7, 1957.
   Surviving are a son, James of Little Rock, Ark.; and one sister, Mrs. Moses Ostic of 
Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, and burial 
was in Highland Cemetery. The Revs. F. E. Voller and Richard Spencer officiated. Gladwin 
County Record dated 04-25/1973 Column - 6 Page - 2

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THEODORE H. SPENCER (31 JAN 1860 - 23 MAY 1891)

PERRY L. SPINK (1910 - APRIL 1943)

ELSIE E. (STERLA) SPITLER (10 MARCH 1916 - 27 APRIL 1994)

Elsie Spitler, 78, of 204 W. 4th St., Gladwin, died Wedneday, April 27, 1994, after a long illness. 
She was born in Detroit on March 10, 1916, and moved to Gladwin County in 1940 from Detroit. 
She worked as a kitchen aide, and was with Hubers and Peppermill restaurants for 15 years 
before retiring in 1981. The former Elsie Sterla, she was married to James Spitler, Sr. in 1934 in 
Gladwin. He preceded her in death June 16, 1965.
   Surviving include one son, Robert of Gladwin; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in by a son, James Jr., on Feb. 20, 1979. Rites were held Saturday at 3 p.m. from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-04/1994 Column - 3 Page - 2

JAMES A. SPITLER, SR (3 MARCH 1908 - 16 JUNE 1965)

ILLNESS FATAL TO JAMES A. SPITLER 

   Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church for James A. Spitler, 
57, who died this morning (Wednesday) after an illness of several months. The Rev. Ernst 
Mueller will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. He was born on March 3, 1908, in 
Carson City. Mr. Spitler was employed in the pluming and heating trade and for many years 
worked for Ernest Korkoske Plumbing and Heating firm. On Aug. 21, 1934, he married the former 
Elsie Spearla at Skeels. 
   He is survived by his wife, two sons, Robert of Beaverton and James Jr. at home; three 
brothers, Walter of Bay City, Frank and Clement, of Toledo; five sisters, Mrs. Charles Gorsuck, 
Mrs. Fred Klausmyer, Mrs. Otto Johns, Mrs. William Rasand and Mrs. Kenneth Brauer, all of 
Toledo; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Miner Chapel until 11 a.m. Saturday and 
then at the church until time of services. Gladwin County Record dated  06-16/1965 Column - 5 
Page - 1

JAMES A. SPITLER, JR (10 APRIL 1941 - 20 FEB 1979)

James A. Spitler Jr., 37, of 865 N. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin, died of injuries sustained in an auto 
accident on M-61 in Clare County Tuesday, Feb. 20. Born in Gladwin on April 10, 1941, he had 
spent his lifetime here. Mr. Spitler graduated from Gladwin High School in 1959 and was 
employed in road construction by the Michigan State Highway Dept. He was married to the 
former Lorraine Quillette on November 20, 1976, in Gladwin. 
   Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elsie Spitler of Gladwin; a step-son, 
Michael Lee; and a brother, Robert. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 02-28/1979 Column - 6 Page - 2

ROBERT SPITTLER (24 FEB 1898 - 10 JULY 1978)

Robert Spittler, 80, of 3605 N. West Branch Dr., Gladwin, died Monday, July 10, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Jamestown, Ill., on February 24, 1898, he came 
to Gladwin County in August 1968, from Flint. Mr. Spittler retired in 1962 as a millwright for 
Chevrolet Manufacturing Co. He was married to the former Frances Gocha on August 16, 1924, in 
Flint. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1977. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Frances 
LaLonde of Gladwin. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, 
Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Carter Miller will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 07-12/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

EDITH M. (LAYCOCK) SPOONER (1880 - 1961)

JOHNSTON W. SPOONER (? - JULY 1930)

PENNY E. SPRAGUE (30 MAY 1963 - 3 APRIL 2003)
Penny E. Sprague , age 39, of Gladwin died April 3, 2003 at home, suddenly. She was born May 
30, 1963 to Floyd and Mary Sprague of Flint. She was a homemaker, and lived in Gladwin 
County for ten years, having previously resided in Burt, Michigan. 
She is survived by her parents, Floyd and Mary Sprague of Byron; sisters Evelyn Shaw and 
Jesse Miller of Lennon, Betty (William) Storms of Rhodes, Lisa (Harry) Marshall of Morris, Peggy 
(George) Price of St. Charles, and Gail Ann Sprague of Marion Springs; several nieces and 
nephews; and special friend Dennis Davidson of Gladwin. 
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2003 at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin, 
Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery.
GENEVIEVE SQUIER (1912 - DEC 1947)

ELAINE ST. LOUIS (1 FEB 1920 - ?)

HARRY J. ST. LOUIS (18 MARCH 1916 - 20 MARCH 1983)

HERBERT STAFFINGER (? - ?)

MR. & MRS. ENOCH STAHL 

SERVICES HELD FOR MR. AND MRS. ENOCH STAHL

   Funeral services were held Sunday at the Rogers Funeral Home for Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Stahl 
of Buckeye township, conducted by Rev. Karl Keefer. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. 
Mr. Stahl died August 19 at his home in Buckeye township, and Mrs. Stahl died there August 21. 
He was born January 1, 1852, in Fulton county, Ohio, and married Miss Ella Cook December 25, 
1873, in Ohio. Mrs. Stahl was born November 28, 1855, in Fulton county, the same birthplace as 
her husband.
   The Stahls came from Ohio to Reading and 23 years ago came to Buckeye township to make 
their home. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving are two sons and 
two daughters, Newton Stahl of Gladwin and William Stahl of Pendleton, Mrs. Mabel Ridley of 
Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. Jennie McGrew of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Mrs. Mildred Bauhr 
of Angola, Ind., Mrs. Elnora Montelius of Saginaw and Margaret Louise McGrew of Grand 
Rapids; and two great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 08-25/1937 Column - 5 Page 
- 1

MARY (?) STAHL (12 OCT 1874 - 16 DEC 1972)

Mrs. Mary Stahl, 98, Gladwin County's oldest resident died Saturday, December 16 at the 
Gladwin Nursing Home. Services were held Tuesday, December 19 at 1:30 p.m. from the Hall 
Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Henry List officiating. Interment was made in Highland 
cemetery. 
   Mrs. Stahl was born in Hillsdale county, October 12, 1874 and was married to Newton Stahl 
March 23, 1898 at Angola, Indiana. He died July 28, 1947. Mrs. Stahl has been a resident of 
Gladwin County since 1912.
   She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John (Eleanor) Montelius of Beaverton and one 
grandson, Earl Wall of Traverse City. Gladwin County Record dated 12-20/1972 Column - 4 Page 
– 2

HASKELL “HAL” MILTON STANTON JR. (3 JAN 1929 – 25 MAR 2010)

Haskell “Hal” Milton Stanton, Jr., 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 
the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. He was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Amstrerdam, New 
York, the son of the late Haskell M. and Clara E. (Waterstreet) Stanton Sr.

Hal loved spending time with his family, sailing, fishing and golfing. Hal was involved in the First 
United Methodist Jail Ministries, Gladwin County Airport Commission, The Gideons International 
Gladwin Camp, and was a volunteer at the Gladwin Elementary School. Throughtout his life he 
was involved in the United Methodist Church and served in many capacities.

Hal will be forever missed by his wife of 30 years, Mary  Kathyrn (Hollonbaugh) Stanton of 
Gladwin; the Stanton children, Sue Voorheis, of Auburn, Washington, Beth Stanton of 
Southgate, Charles (Janette) Stanton of Trenton, and Peter (Katherine) Stanton of Dallas, Texas; 
the Evans children Timothy Evans of Britton, Jeanne (Ronald) Ridley of Midland, Thomas 
(Denise) Evans of Midland, and Mary Joseph (Tom) DeSaints of Trenton; grandchildren, Emily 
and Adrea Voorheis, Wes (Kristin) Stanton, Chase Stanton, Ryan, Lucas and Grace Stanton, Ian 
(Michelle) Evans, Amber (Luke) Ponce, Jessie Evans, Marshal Evans, James Evans, Grace and 
Hope Ridley, Michael, Daniel, Rachel, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Sarah Evans, Kathryn and 
Mariesa DeSantis; great-grandchildren, Cash Stanton, Logan Harris, and Riley Evans, Rory 
Ponce, Aidan and Addison Rakovits; brother, James (Martha) Stantonof Amsterdam, New York; 
sister-in-law, Katherine Stanton of Fort Edward, New York; nieces and nephews, William, Robert 
and Elizabeth Stanton, Linda (John) Hayduck, Amy (Patrick) Rogers and James (Stephanie) 
Stanton; his former wife, Meryl J. Coleman of Florence, Oregon.

Hal was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Stanton; and step-sons, Theodore :”Ted” 
Evans and Matthew Evans.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the First United Methodist with Pastor 
David Snyder and Pastor David Sprang of the Christ of King Lutheran Church officiating. 
Interment will be in Highland Cemetery at a later date.

Wishes of Hal and Mary Kay Stanton were that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be 
made in memory of Hal to a church of your choice, Gladwin County District Library, The Gideons 
International, Gladwin County Camp or MidMichigan Home Care. Gladwin County Record dated 
3/31/2010. 

CEDRIC STEBELTON (? - ?)

CARRIE ELSIE (VANMETER) STEELE (6 NOV 1885 - 23 MARCH 1922)

Mrs. Joseph M. Steele died at her home in Grout township March 23, 1922, after an illness of 
seven days with pneumonia. Carrie Elcie, daughter of George S. and Hannah M. Van Meter, was 
born Nov. 6, 1885, at Columbus Grove, Ohio. She was married Oct. 9, 1904 to Joseph M. Steele 
at Columbus Grove, Ohio, where they resided until 1908 when they moved to Gladwin county and 
settled on a farm in Grout township. 
   Eight children were born to this union, four sons and four daughters, Joseph Carl, who died in 
infancy, George, Marie, Paul, Belvia, Donna and Dean. She joined the Methodist Episcopal 
church at Rockport, Ohio, when about 1 years of age, and remained a member of that church 
until the fall of 1920 when she joined the Advent church at Edenville. 
   She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, seven children, her father, four brothers, Harley 
and Clark Van Meter of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Carl Van Meter of Pandora, Ohio, Ralph Van 
Meter of Amhurst, Mass. and many other relatives and a host of friends. She was a loving wife 
and mother, a kind neighbor, always ready to help in sickness or any place where help was 
needed, and will be greatly missed in the home, church and social circle. 
   Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at one o'clock and at :30 from the Gladwin 
M. E. church conducted by Elder Harris. Interment in Gladwin cemetery. The pall bearers were 
George Fruchey, Allan Simmons, Harry Farling, Keith Councell, Roy Zimmer and Ralph Marshall. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-30/1922 Column - 2 Page - 4

IRENE L. STEELE (1916 - JAN 1993)

JOSEPH MARION STEELE (18 SEP 1880 - 29 MARCH 1954)

GROUT MAN DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME

   Joseph Marion Steele, 73, passed away suddenly at his farm home in Grout township on 
Monday morning, March 29, after suffering a cerebal hemorrage. Funeral services will be held 
Saturday, April 3, at 2:30 o'clock, from the Gladwin Baptist Church. The Rev. George B. White, 
pastor of the church, will officiate and burial will be made in Highland cemetery. Mr. Steele was 
born in Allen county, Ohio, on September 18, 1880. He came to Gladwin 46 years ago and was 
married here on March 10, 1923, to Miss Clara Zimmer.
   Surviving are his wife, Clara; five sons, George of Gladwin, Paul and Dean, of Detroit, Richard 
with the U.S. Army in Okinawa and Floyd at home; seven daughters, Mrs. Marie Raymond and 
Mrs. Belva Liuzzo, of Detroit, Mrs. Eva Vogt of Hapesville, Ga., Mrs. Donna Warner, Mrs. 
Armeda Cameron and Mrs. Susan Kroll, of Gladwin, Mrs. Lucille Windover of Midland; one 
brother, Samuel Steele, of Denver, Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Mary Featherngill, of Attica, Ohio; 
39 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dwight Foust, Cecil Grice, 
Enson Grice, Willis McCulloch, Earl King and Keith Councell. Gladwin County Record dated 03-
31/1954 Column - 6 Page - 1
 
PERRY E. STEELE (5 MAY 1925 - 18 MAY 1951) 

DROWNS IN CEDAR RIVER WHILE FISHING

BODY IS RECOVERED SATURDAY MORNING BY SHERIFF'S OFFICERS

   Perry Steele, 25, of Gladwin, drowned in the Cedar River, a mile east and north of Beaverton, 
Friday. He had gone fishing in the forenoon and was reported missing when he failed to return in 
the evening. A search party was organized and the river dragged, under the direction of Sheriff 
Arthur Kelly and Deputy Charles Burns, in the vicinity of where his tackle box and jacket were 
found on the river bank. The body was recovered at 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning after searching 
most of the night.
   It is believed that Mr. Steele lost his life soon after going to the river. Another angler reported 
observing his fishing equipment on the shore early in the day, but Steele was not in sight. A 
veteran of World War II, he had been in ill health for a year and a half and was said to have 
suffered with fainting spells. 
   Mr. Steele was born on May 5, 1925 and came to Gladwin about one year ago. He was a 
member of the Gladwin Assembly of God. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; four sons, Perry Jr., 
Michael, Stanley and David, all at home; his father, Perry N. Steele of North Bradley; one 
brother, Donald, of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Bud Aultman and Mrs. Frazier Bell of Coleman and 
Mrs. Adrian Riggie of Midland. 
   Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the Reigle Funeral Home, with the Rev. 
Wesley Wibley officiating. Burial was made in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
05-02/1951 Column - 2 Page - 1

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JOHN STEINKRAUS, SR (8 DEC 1884 - 13 MARCH 1977)

John Steinkraus Sr., 92, died Sunday, March 13, at his home at 2199 North Chappel Dam Rd., 
Gladwin. Born in Russia-Poland on December 8, 1884, he came to the United States at the age 
of 18. After working in lumbering camps in Wisconsin and Northern Michigan he moved to 
Gladwin County in 1906. Mr. Steinkraus lived and farmed in Sage Township for 66 years and was 
the oldest living member of the Round Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Steinkraus and the former Nettie 
Rumminger were married on May 26, 1911, in Gladwin. They celebrated their 65th wedding 
anniversary last year.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, John Jr. of Royal Oak and Ewald of Gladwin; one 
daughter, Mrs. Henry (Freida) Will of Gladwin; 6 grandchildren adn 4 great grandchildren. 
Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Shoaff 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-16/1977 
Column - 3 Page - 2

NETTIE (RUMMINGER) STEINKRAUS (1892 - 1978)

JAMES STEPHENSON (1875 - OCT 1946)

JOSEPHINE STEPHENSON (1875 - 1971)

RICHARD STEPHENSON (1872 - 1942)

RICHARD STEPHENSON (1904 - JUNE 1940)
 
DAVID WALTER STERLING (4 MARCH 1944 - 26 JAN 1969)

GLADWIN AVIATOR KILLED IN VIETNAM

   A 24-year-old Gladwin man has become Gladwin County's second victim of the war in Vietnam. 
Marine Corps First Lt. David W. Sterling was reported killed in Vietnam Sunday afternoonwhen 
the helicopet he was co-piloting crashed into a mountain. A representative from the Marines 
notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sterling of Buckeye Township, and his wife, the former 
Marilea Coker of Gladwin, of his death Monday afternoon. 
   Events surrounding his death are not known yet, his wife told The Record Tuesday. We don't 
know if he was shot down or what. All they said was that his helicopter had struck a mountain, 
she said. Besides his parents and wife, he is survived by a 21 month-old daughter, Stacey Lyn; 
two brothers, Paul of California and Ken of Bay City; and two sisters, Janet of California and 
Carol of Detroit.
   The young aviator graduated from Gladwin High School in 1962 and from Western Michigan 
University in 1966. He received his Naval Aviator wings in May of 1968. Gladwin County Record 
dated 01-29/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1

MILITARY RITES FRIDAY FOR 1ST. LT. STERLING

   Military services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home for Marine Corps First 
Lt. David W. Sterling, 24, who was killed in Vietnam Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26. The Rev. Henry 
Hall will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Lt. Sterling's body will arrived at Tri-
City Airport this evening Wednesday.
   According to information received by his wife, the former Marilea Coker, of Gladwin, he was 
killed while serving as the co-pilot on a medical evacuation mission near DaNang in the Quang 
Nam Province. His helicopter was attempting to pick up a wounded marine when enemy fire was 
sighted in the area and in eluding the fire the helicopter crashed into a mountain. The weather was 
reported to be hazy, Mrs. Sterling said. Six other crew members of the helicopter were also killed 
in the crash.
   The young aviator was born on March 4, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sterling of Buckeye 
Township. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1952 and from Western Michigan 
University in 1966. Lt. Sterling received his Naval Aviator wings in May 1968. He had been in 
Vietnam for five months and had been awarded the Air Medal fo rmeritorious service.
   Besides his parents and his wife, Marilea, he is survived by a 21 month-old daughter, Stacey 
Lyn; two brothers, Paul of California, and Ken of Bay City; and two sisters, Janet of California, 
and Carol of Detroit. The family asks that no flowers be sent. A memorial fund has been 
established. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1969 Column - 7 Page - 1

MI 1ST LT US MARINE CORPS PH VIETNAM

ELEANOR L. STERLING (1912 - MAY 1997)

HARRY F. STERLING (1910 - JAN 1998)

ANNE MARIE STETSON (ABT. 1914 - 6 JULY 2000)
Anne Marie Stetson, 86, of Flushing, died Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Fostrian Manor. She retired 
from General Motors after 24 years of service. 
Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank 
Stetson; parents, Veronica and Jasper Holec; five brothers; and three sisters. Services were held 
at 10 a.m. Monday at the Plumb-Smith Funeral Home, Flint. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, 
Gladwin.
CHARLENE W. STEVENSON (1909 - 1993)
HOMER STEVENSON (1872 - JAN 1941) Check if Vet?

W. HOLCOME STEVENSON (1901 - APRIL 1970)

ALLIE M. (WALKER) STICKEL (27 FEB 1898 - 5 FEB 1967)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. STICKEL

   Services were held today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Allie M. Stickel, 68, of Gladwin. Mrs. Stickel 
died Sunday morning at the Gladwin Hospital following an illness of 11 weeks. She was born in 
Grout Township Feb. 27, 1898, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Walker, and lived all of her 
life in Gladwin County. She was married to Walter H. Stickel July 4, 1927, at her parents home in 
Grout Township. Mrs. Stickel was well-known to Gladwin County residents through her 
employment at the First State Savings Bank, of which Mr. Stickel is president. She was a 
member of the Assembly of God Church.
   Survivors are her husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Roberts (Eleanor) of Harrison, 
and Mrs. James Mellish (Marilyn) of Warren; two brothers, Clarence Walker of Gladwin, and 
Clayton Walker of Fort Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Arden Olsen of Cambridge, 
Minn.; and three grandchildren. 
   The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated at the 1:00 rites at the Miner Funeral Home and interment was 
in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-08/1967 Column - 6 Page - 1

BERTHA A. (GERATCH) STICKEL (1872 - 1956)

HENRY STICKEL (1866 - OCT 1939)

JACOB STICKEL (1843 - JAN 1922)

PAULINE STICKEL (1848 - FEB 1923)

WALTER H. STICKEL (20 MARCH 1902 - 22 JUNE 1975)

Walter H. Stickel, 73, of 120 Seventh Street, Gladwin, died Sunday, June 22, at a Mt. Pleasant 
medical care facility, after an extended illness. Born in Sewickley, Pa., March 20, 1902, he came 
to Gladwin County in 1904 with his parents, Henry and Bertha Geratch Stickel. Following 
graduation from Gladwin High School in 1920, he started working in the Gladwin State Bank, later 
known as The First State Savings Bank of Gladwin and now Mid Michigan Bank. He spent his 
lifetime in banking and served as president of the bank from February 1956 to December 1967, 
when he retired. He continued active in an advisory capacity after retirement. Mr. Stickel and the 
former Allie Walker were married July 4, 1927, and she died February 5, 1967. He was then 
married to Mrs. Minnie Benmark June 21, 1969.
   Surviving are his wife Minnie; 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Eleanor) Roberts of Clare, and Mrs. 
James (Marilyn) Mellish of Warren; 2 sisters, Miss Martha and Miss Emma Stickel, both of 
Gladwin; 5 step-children, Maynard Benmark of Gladwin, Gary Benmark of Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. 
Donald (Darlene) Douglas of Flint, Mrs Michael (Melody) Strang of Charlotte, Mrs. Michael 
(Trudy) Huber of Burt; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
   Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Carl Lindberg and the Rev. Burdette Fault officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 06-25/1975 Coumn - 4 Page - 2

NELLIE (?) STOCK (5 APRIL 1875 - 9 JUNE 1948)

HOLD SERVICES FOR MRS. WM. STOCK

   Mrs. Nellie Stock, 73, wife of William Stock, died at her home in Gladwin last Wednesday, 
June 9. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Sidney S. Rood, pastor of the St. Paul's Episopal church officiating. Burial was in Highland 
cemetery. Mrs. Stock was born on April 5, 1875 in Saginaw county and was married to Mr. Stock 
in Clare county on January 28, 1894. She had been a resident of Gladwin for the past 62 years.
   Surviving besides her husband are, one son, William, of Beaverton; three daughters, Agnes 
Kopp of Jackson, Mabel Waterman of Coleman and Wavs Gallas of Baltimore, Maryland; six 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were, Charles Hospodar, Henry Bennett, 
Earl Hutson, Ted Hutson, Harold Crawford and Charles Smith. Gladwin County Record dated 06-
16/1948 Column - 2 Page - 1

WILLIAM R. STOCK (1871 - JAN 1970)

ALBERT STOIKE (1893 - MARCH 1972)

ANDREW STOIKE (1863 - DEC 1946) Check if Vet?

HULDA STOIKE (1900 - DEC 1992)

AGNES "AGGIE" (WALKER) STONE (1866 - SEP 1916)

CHARLES E. STONE (15 JUNE 1895 - 28 OCT 1983)

Charles E. Stone, 88, of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 28, at the Gladwin Nursing Home following a 
long illness. Born in Sage Township on June 15, 1895, he had spent most of his life here and 
farmed. Mr. Stone and the former Jerusha Baumgardner were married February 7, 1914, in 
Gladwin. She preceded him in death on September 3, 1970.
   Surviving are 5 sons, Henry of Gladwin, Vern of Beaverton, Hazen of McAlester, Okla., Arvine 
of Mesquite, Texas and Denver of DeWitt; 4 daughters, Mrs. Monia Brimmer of Beaverton, Mrs. 
Jeanne Sunday of Midland, Mrs. Maxine Williams of McAlester, Okla. and Mrs. Joyce Psenski of 
Apoka, Fla.; 35 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Two sons 
preceded him in death, Willard in 1979 and Darrell in 1932.
   Services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
11-02/1983 Column - 4 Page – 2


(Midland Daily News, October 31, 1983)
 
Charles E. Stone, 88, of Gladwin, died Friday, Oct. 28, 1983, in Gladwin Nursing Home following 
a long illness.

He was born June 15, 1895, in Sage Township, Gladwin County, where he was a retired farmer. 
He married the former Jerusha Baumgardner, Feb. 7, 1914, in Gladwin. She died Sept. 3, 1970.

He leaves sons, Henry Stone of Gladwin, Vern Stone of Beaverton, Hazen Stone of McAlester, 
Okla., Arvine Stone of Meskquite, Texas, and Denver Stone of DeWitt; daughters, Monia 
Brimmer of Beaverton, Jeanne Sunday of Midland, Maxine Williams of McAllister, Okla., and 
Joyce Psenski of Apopha, Fla.; 35 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 13 great great 
grandchildren.
 
Two sons preceded him in death, Willard Stone in April 1979, and Darrell Dean Stone in infancy.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Arthur 
Whisler officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home 
anytime until time of service.

GEORGE ARTEMUS STONE (ABT. 1864 - 21 JAN 1931)

George Artemus Stone, son of Robert and Sarah Stone, was born in Steuben county, New York, 
and departed this life in Gladwin, Mich., on Jan. 21, 1931. In early life he came with his parents to 
Michigan, engaging in lumbering and later took up farming as an occupation until his health 
failed ? when he moved to Gladwin, where he resided until he passed away. During his illness of 
four years which was very painful at times he manifested much fortitude and seemed to accept 
the cup of suffering in the spirit of submission. 
   The writer visited him frequently during the past year and wishes to say that he was more 
warmly welcomed than in the home of this afflicted one. Prayers were usually offered each time 
visited and a well meant "thank you" was the mode of expression from our afflicted friend and 
brother. His last hours were occupied in getting ready to meet the Lord and he said he had no 
fear, that he saw Jesus appear in person at his bedside.
   This greatly encouraged him. The loving, willing untiring sacrifice of his faithful wife who was 
constantly at his bed side, their lives being so knit together that only one taken out this life could 
divide asunder, characterized the atmosphere of the home.
   He was married to Agnes Walker in Kent county, Mich., in 1884. To this union was born one 
daughter, Mrs. Claude Wray, who resides in Gladwin. His wife having preceded him 14 years ago 
last September, he was again married to Grace Meek of Durand, Mich., April 16, 1917. They lived 
happily together until his death.
   He is survived by his loving wife, two daughters, one brother, Fred Barton of Midland, two 
nephews, George Barton of Durand and Charlie Stone of Gladwin, 11 grand-children, one having 
preceded him three months ago and a host of friends mourn his loss.
   Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. O. A. Lint, 
assisted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, Jan. 24. Interment was made in Highland cemetery.
   We often grow weary and lonely and sad, The sky with clouds is o'er cast, But all will be 
beauty and gladness and love, When the veil is lifted at last. How the jewels now bid from our 
weak mortal sight, Oft won with tears falling fast, Will shine in each crown in yon heaven's pure 
light. When the veil is lifted at last. I shall meet my Redeemer, my Saviour and King, My dear 
ones and friends of the past, In that beautiful city where cometh...? {Is this from the Midland 
Daily News or Gladwin Co., Record?}

KAYLEE MARIE STONE (? - 24 OCT 1990)

JAY LAVERN STONE (13 JAN 1923 - 29 SEP 1996)

JAY L. (VERN) STONE

   Jay L. (Vern) Stone, 73, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996 at MidMichigan Regional 
Medical Center - Midland. Born Jan. 13, 1923 in Ann Arbor, he retired from Fisher Sand & Gravel 
and then was self employed. Mr. Stone was a veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of 
the Gladwin Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans No. 77. He was also a member of the 
Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 and the Gladwin VFW Post 11256. Mr. Stone married 
the former Ethel Hitchcock May 16, 1986 in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Larry and wife Dollie Stone of Woodland Park, 
Colo.; one daughter, Barbara and husband Wilbur Conner of Beaverton; 2 stepsons, Duane and 
wife Debra Forshee of Midland, and Keith Forshee of Graham, Wash.; 2 stepdaughters, Judy 
and husband Robert Camp of Seattle, Wash., and Beverly and husband Chris Whitmer of 
Beaverton; 3 brothers, Henry Stone of Beaverton, Gerald Stone of Texas, and Denver Stone of 
Lansing; 3 sisters, Monia Brimmer of Gladwin, Jean Sandan of Grand Rapids, and Joyce 
Anderson of Florida; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 
3 brothers and one sister. 
   Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) from the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin. 
The Rev. Henry List will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. The Gladwin VFW 
Post 11256 will conduct the graveside service. Gladwin County Record dated 10-02/1996 Column 
- 2 Page - 7

JERUSHA (BAUMGARDNER) STONE (30 APRIL 1898 - 3 SEP 1970)

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. STONE, 72

   Mrs. Jerusha Stone, 72, of Harrison, died Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Clare Osteopathic Hospital 
following a long illness. Born in Ava, Mo., on April 30, 1898, she had lived in Gladwin County for 
60 years before moving to Harrison six years ago. The former Jerusha Baumgardner, she was 
married to Charles Stone on Feb. 7, 1914, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Monia Brimmer of Lansing, Mrs. 
Maxine Williams of McAlester, Okla., Mrs. Jean Sunday of Midland, and Mrs. Joyce Keysor of 
Harrison; six sons, Willard of Algonac, Henry of Gladwin, Vern of Beaverton, William of Harrison, 
Gerald of Mesquite, Texas, and Denver of DeWitt: two brothers, Charles of Gaylord, and Carson 
of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs Mamie Houghtaling of Midland, Mrs. Edna Becklie of Cadillac, and 
Mrs. Myrtle Hartley of Missouri; 30 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Goodrow, 
of Harrison, officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
09-09/1970 Column - 7 Page - 1

WILLIAM HAZEN STONE (1924 - 1993)

GEORGE STRALEY (1853 - APRIL 1939)

LAURA STRALEY (1857 - JULY 1931)

CHARLES STROHKIRCH (1920 - JUNE 1995)

CHRISTIAN STROHKIRCH (25 MAY 1886 -  04 APRIL 1957)

Stratford Beacon Herald 22 Dec 1947 p. 8 (Ontario, Canada) 
 
Heart Attack Takes Ex-Business Man
 
Funeral Services for Christian Strohkirch, 71, of Buckeye township, were held on Sunday 
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Sidney Rood, of Houghton Lake, 
officiated at the services and burial was in the Highland cemetery in Gladwin.  Mr. Strohkirch died 
Thursday, April 4, at his home in Buckeye Township following a heart attack. He was born 
on May 25, 1886 in Ontario, Canada, and on Nov. 18, 1911, he married the former Miss Minnie 
Furhman in Gladwin. 
A resident of Gladwin county for more than 60 years, he was a retired Gladwin businessman, 
having operated several grocery stores here. He was a member of the Gladwin Odd Fellows 
lodge.  Surviving are his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Smallwood, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Lena 
Morgan, of Lansing. 
Gladwin County Record dated 4-10/1957 Column - 6 Page - 1 Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 
1999.

EDITH A. STROHKIRCH (1888 - MAY 1939)

JANET E. (LANGE) STROHKIRCH (1926 - ?)

LEWIS STROHKIRCH (24 JUNE 1916 - 20 MARCH 1981) 

LEWIS STROHKIRCH DIES SUDDENLY FRIDAY

   Lewis Stohkirch, 64, well known Gladwin businessman, died suddenly Friday morning, March 
20, of a heart attack. Mr. Strohkirch owned and operated the Gladwin Pro Farmers Supply which 
he founded in 1945. He had opened the store about 8 a.m. and after complaining of chest pains 
and being tired he returned to his home next to the business on North Silverleaf St. When he 
decided he couldn't make it to the hospital in the care, his son, Richard, called and ambulance 
and Mr. Strohkirch walked out to it.
   After stablizing his condition at the hospital, doctors were preparing to send him on to Midland 
Hospital Center when he had a massive heart attack and died. Mr. Strohkirch was born in Gladwin 
on June 24, 1916. He attended Gladwin schools and served with the 8th Air Force in England 
from 1942 to 1945. He and the former Elsie Endert were married on December 8, 1945, in 
Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Richard of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lee (Alice 
Marie) Fritts of Ashtabula, Ohio and Carolyn Sue of El Paso, Texas; 2 brothers, Charles and 
William of Gladwin; 4 sisters, Mrs. Helen Lang and Mrs. Margaret Salla of Gladwin, Mrs. Betty 
Rood of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Edna Galligan of Phoniex, Ariz.; and 2 grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Herbert 
Biermann officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our 
Savior Lutheran Church Bell Tower Fund. Gladwin County Record dated 03-25/1981 Column - 1 
Page - 1

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LOUIS/LUDWIG? STROHKIRCH (1880- MAY 1939)

LOUISE CAROLINE (MUELLER) STROHKIRCH (10 DEC 1844 – 24 NOV 1913)

Louise Caroline Strohkirch died at her home in Buckeye township, Nov. 24, after a long illness. 
She was born in Hamburg, Germany, Dec. 10, 1844. When 17 years of age she came to Canada 
and settled in Perth county, Ontario. 
In 1865 she was married to William Strochkirch and settled on a farm in Perth county where they 
lived until May, 1897, when they came to Michigan and settled on their farm in Buckeye township. 
Mr. Strohkirch passed away a few years ago. 
Mrs. Strohkirch was a hard working woman and always willing to help in time of need, and a kind 
mother, a loving friend, and won the respect of all who know her. 
She was the mother of 12 children. Besides neighbors and a host of friends she leaves to mourn 
her loss six sons and four daughters and 17 grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Charles Katille 
of Detroit, Mrs. Terry Hunt of Gladwin, Charles and Edward Strohkirch of Ontario, Mrs. Philip 
Morgan, Louis Strohkirch, Mrs. Ells Smallwood, Chris, Theodore and Julius Strohkirch of 
Gladwin. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1913 Column -  Page - 4 
 
Louise Caroline's maiden name was Mueller, it never came up on the obituary. Lorraine Strohkirch 
Posted:  11 Nov 1999.


MARGARET STROHKIRCH (1925 - MARCH 1986)

MARIE F. STROHKIRCH (AUG 1885 - NOV 1940)

Mrs. Marie Strohkirch Dies Suddenly Monday
 
Mrs. Marie Strohkirch died suddenly at her home in Sherman township Monday morning. 
Mrs. Strohkirch was born in Moravia August 1885 and came to the United States in 1906 and 
moved to Gladwin county in 1907. She was married to Theodore Strohkirch in 1916, who 
preceded her in death in Cleveland, Ohio in 1937. 
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Strohkirch of Gladwin, Mrs. Louis Fiola of Cleveland; 
four brothers, Louis and Henry of Cleveland and John and Leopold of Sherman township. 
Rev. Fr. K. E. McGinn officiated at the services Wednesday morning at the Sacred Heart Church. 
Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-27/1940 Column - 6 Page - 1 
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

MARTHA (ZIEMER) STROHKIRCH (15 OCT 1925 - 13 MARCH 1986)

   Margaret Strohkirch, 60, of 233 S. Hockaday Rd., Gladwin, died Thursday, March 13, in the 
Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin Oct. 15, 1925, she had 
spent her life here. Mrs. Strohkirch was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.The former 
Margaret Ziemer, she was married to Charles Strohkirch Feb. 8, 1947, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Dennis of Saranac and Ronald of Traverse 
City; one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Cheryl) Langridge of Mason; 2 brothers, Harry of Gladwin and 
Ronald of Midland; 5 sister, Anna Schiemann and Alma Schultz of Gladwin, Edna Zillman, Lydia 
McIntosh and Emma Ziemer of Midland; and 4 granddaughters. A son and 2 brothers preceded 
her in death.
   Services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald 
Dengler officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the 
Sisson-Matthews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 03-19/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

MINNIE STROHKIRCH (1892 - 1979)

ROGER W. STROHKIRCH (? - 1 MAY 1953)

SUE ANN STROHKIRCH (7 SEP 1946 - 8 SEP 1946) 
 
Services Held for Infant Daughter
 
Sue Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Strohkirch, died on September 8. Funeral 
services were held on Monday, September 9 at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in 
Highland cemetery, Rev. John Scott, of the Gladwin Methodist church officiated. 
She was born on September 7, 1946 and is survived by her parents, her grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Carl Lange and great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Markle. 

Gladwin County Record dated 9-18/1946 Column - 6 Page - 1 
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.


THEODORE STROHKIRCH (1887 - 1937)

Theodore Strohkirch Dies at Cleveland Sat. Funeral services will be held at the Rogers funeral 
home Friday, March 18, for Theodore Strohkirch, who died suddenly Saturday of heart trouble at 
his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Strohkirch is a former resident and the body is being brought 
here for burial. 
Gladwin County Record dated 03-17/1937 Column - 6 Page - 1 
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

WILLIAM STROHKIRCH (1922 - OCT 1992)

WILLIAM STROHKIRCH (16 FEB 1837 - 19 AUG 1909) 
 
William Strohkirch died Thursday, Aug. 19, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Terry Hunt, in this 
city, aged 72 years, 6 months and 3 days, of cancer of stomach and liver.  Mr. Strohkirch was 
born in Germany, but lived many years in county Perth, Canada, before coming to this county, 
13 years ago, when he settled in Buckeye a few miles east of the city, since which time he 
cleared a 
large farm and built good buildings thereon, and the country between Gladwin and his farm has 
been settled, good farms cleared and good roads opened, where before there were none. 
Funeral service, conducted by Rev.L. Foulkes, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Terry Hunt, and interment took place in Highland cemetery. 
Mr. Strohkirch was held in high esteem by a large circle. Before moving to this country he had 
been a member of the Presbyterian church.  Ten children and his wife survive, all of whom were 
present at his funeral except his sons Charles and Ed of Canada. The others are: Mrs. Kettel of 
Detroit, Mrs. Terry Hunt and Mrs. Phil Morgan of Gladwin, Mrs. E. E. Smallwood and Louis 
Strohkirch of Buckeye; sons Christian, Theodore and Julius who live at home. 
Gladwin County Record dated 8-26/1909 Column - 5 Page -1 
Lorraine Strohkirch Posted: 11 Nov 1999.

DONALD M. STRONG (? - NOV 1998)

LEO E. STRONG (10 FEB 1894 - 10 AUG 1954)

SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO LEO STRONG

   Leo E. Strong, 60, died Tuesday, August 10, after an illness of about a week. He was born in 
Gratiot county, February 10, 1894. After finishing school he went to Montana where he 
homesteaded two farms. He was called into service during World War I and came to Gladwin 
county after being discharged from the army. He was married August 22, 1924, to Margaret 
Holtberry.
   He is survived by his wife; a son James of Ann Arbor; a daughter, Karen, at home; and two 
brothers, Perl of St. Louis and Sidney of Merrill; also three grandchildren. Seven brothers and 
four sister preceded him in death.
   Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the E.U.B. Church with the Rev. E. F. Rhoades 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. Friends may call at the family residence on Bard 
road until noon Friday and at the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements are in 
charge of the Miner Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-11/1954 Column - 6 Page - 
1 

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MARGARET M. (HOLTSBERRY) STRONG (16 APRIL 1904 - 17 DEC 1990)

Margaret M. Strong, 86, of Gladwin, died Monday, Dec. 17, 1990, in the MidMichigan Regional 
Medical Center, Gladwin, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin, April 16, 1904, she has spent most 
of her life here. The former Margaret Holtsberry, she was married to Leo Strong, Aug. 22, 1921, 
in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1955.
   Surviving are one son, James of Ann Arbor; one daughter, Karen McKellar of Sanford; 5 
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and 3 sisters. 
Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith 
Davis will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-
19/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2

DIETRICH STRUBLE (1901 - 1972)

IRENE K. STRUBLE (1912 - ?)

JOHN ADAMS STRUBLE (1867 - 1954)

MABLE "ABBIE" (FOUTCH) STRUBLE (1867 - 1960)

ROMA B. STRUBLE (1904 - 1952)

SON STRUBLE (15 AUG 1892 - 16 MARCH 1893) {SON OF: JOHN A. & MABEL F. STRUBLE}

EDWARD H. STRYKER (1820 - 17 MARCH 1906) 

PVT CO K 8TH MI INF CIVIL WAR

KENNETH E. STUART (1932 - JUNE 1994)

SHIRLEY A. STUART (1933 - 2004)

ELLEN S. (?) STUCK (5 APRIL 1886 - 8 APRIL 1971)

Mrs. Ellen S. Stuck, 85, of Gladwin passed away Thursday, April 8 at Saginaw Community 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 10, at 3 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home in 
Gladwin with the Rev. Melvin Stauffer officiating. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery in 
Gladwin.
   Mrs. Stuck was born at Martinsville, Illinois, April 5, 186. She has been a resident of Gladwin 
County for the past 56 years. She is survived by her husband William; two sons, Marshall and 
Wilbur of Detroit; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Otway and Mrs. Gladys Dotson of Midland, Mrs. 
Ruie McLouth of Nilea and Mrs. Lois Dotson of Gladwin. Also seven grandchildren and twelve 
great-grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-14/1971 Column - 2 Page - 2   

WILBUR J. STUCK (20 APRIL 1919 - 27 FEB 1976) 

Wilbur J. Stuck, 56, of 4498 Cedar Lake Rd., died Friday, February 27, at Allen Park Veterans 
Hospital, following a short illness. Born April 20, 1919, he was a veteran of World War II, and had 
been employed in highway construction. He had been a resident of Gladwin County 11/2 years 
following 30 years residence in Detroit. 
   Surviving are a son, Wilbur Jr. of Detroit; a brother, Marshall of Soso, Miss., 4 sisters, Gladys 
Dotson of Gladwin, Mrs. Jess (Lois) Dotson of White Pigeon, and Mrs. Claude (Ruie) McLouth 
of Niles, Mrs. Donald (Martha) Otway of Midland. Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Hall 
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel, with Melvin Stauffer officiating and burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-03/1976 Column - 6 Page - 2

SGT US ARMY WWII

WILLIAM E. STUCK (1887 - SEP 1975)

WILLIAM C. STULL (1941 - JAN 1995)

DAVID W. STURGEON (1897 - 28 NOV 1955)

DAVID W. STURGEON (1939 -  JUNE 1994)

MILDRED A. (DENNINGS) STURGEON (20 NOV 1905 - 14 OCT 1986)

Mildred A. Sturgeon, 80, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Clare Nursing Home following 
a long illness. Born in Gladwin, Nov. 20, 1905, she had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Sturgeon 
had been a nurses aid at the Gladwin Nursing Home. The former Mildred Dennings, she was 
married to David W. Sturgeon and he preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1955.
   Surviving are 5 sons, Lawrence of Phoniex, Ariz., Richard of Mt. Morris, Donald of Lake and 
Ronald and David of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Clink of Clare; one sister, Letha Taylor 
of Grand Blanc; one brother, Kenneth Dennings of Saginaw; 24 grandchildren and 26 great 
grandchildren.
   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
George Coon officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 
10-22/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

AGNES E. SULLIVAN (1890 - MARCH OR APRIL 1973)

AGNES E. SULLIVAN (1893 - DEC 1914)

ANNA SULLIVAN (1859 - MAY 1942)

AUSTIN E. SULLIVAN (29 SEP 1914 - 31 JULY 2002)

Austin E. Sullivan, 87, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away July 31, 2002 at home. Austin was 
born Sept. 29, 1914 to John and Lulu (Fell) Sullivan in Bay City, Michigan. He married the former 
Dora Thomas on Oct. 6, 1936. She predeceased him in 1969. He had been a Gladwin County 
resident since 1951, having previously resided in Prudenville. In 1981 Austin retired from his job 
as a factory worker for the Dow Corning Corporation in Midland. 

He is survived by sons, William (Edna) Sullivan of Bruneau, ID, David (Mary) Sullivan of Gladwin, 
Mike (Debbie) Sullivan of Burbank, CA, and Robert Sullivan of Gladwin; daughters, Jean (Ted) 
Smith of Gladwin, Janet (Ken) Schiemann of East Jordan, Joann (Basil) Bullard of Gladwin, 
Rhonda (Art) Goodwin of Gladwin, and DeeAnn (Dennis) Short of Gladwin; 23 grandchildren and 
31 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Tomzak of Indian River and Phyllis (George) Marx of 
Brighton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, son Ronald Lee Sullivan, and a 
brother. 

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 2 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with the Rev. Fr. 
Patrick Jankowiak officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. 

DORA A. (THOMAS) SULLIVAN (1919 - MAY 1969?)

JEREMIAH SULLIVAN (1857 - MARCH 1926)

JOSEPH P. SULLIVAN (1891 - 1974)

LOUISA "LULA" M. SULLIVAN (1887 - MARCH 1974)

MARGARET SULLIVAN (1863 - NOV 1943)
 
PATRICK SULLIVAN (1 JUNE 1845 - 5 MAY 1926)
Patrick Sullivan, an old resident of this county, died May 5, 1926, at Bay City. Rogers & Neeley 
brought the body to Gladwin Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Church of 
Sacred Heart Saturday morning. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 05-06/1926 Column - 3 
Page - 1
PATRICK SULLIVAN 
   Patrick Sullivan, an old resident of this county, died May 5, 1926, at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Harry Martin, in Bay City. Mr. Sullivan was born in Ireland, June 1, 1845, and came to this 
country in 1849 with his father, who located in the upper peninsula and was employed in copper 
mills. He enlisted in the army of the Civil war in 1863 in Chicago, and continued in service until he 
was discharged on account of poor health when he returned to the upper penisula where he lived 
until he came to Gladwin county where he engaged in lumbering for the Saginaw lumbering 
companies. Later he settled on a farm in Sage township where he resided until he moved ot 
Gladwin city two years ago. He had been in poor health several years, and had been confined to 
his bed three weeks before his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sullivan, his son, Patrick 
D. , who is teaching at Fife Lake, and his daughter, Mrs. Harry Martin of Bay City. Funeral 
services were held at Sacred Heart church Friday, conducted by Rev. Father Charles Van Colen 
and the American Legion. Burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-13/1926 
Column - 3 Page - 4
LANDSMAN IN US NAVY CIVIL WAR

EUNICE LOVINA (MILLS) SURSAW (28 FEB 1850 - 14 APRIL 1930)

Mrs. Lorenzo D. Sursaw died Monday evening, April 14, 1930, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
W. J. Millard, having been in poor health for sometime, altho she was able to be around the 
house until about four weeks ago. Eunice Lovina Mills was born Feb. 28, 1850, at Brighton, Ont., 
where she grew to womanhood, and was married to Lorenzo D. Sursaw May 3, 1867. Four 
children were born to them, one daughter, dying at the age of six months. Mr. and Mrs. Sursaw 
came to Michigan shortly after their marriage and located first at Flint, afterwards making their 
home at Edmore and later in Clare county. They moved to Gladwin from Clare county about 38 
years ago and have lived here continuously since.
   At Edmore 45 years ago Mrs. Sursaw joined the Free Methodist church of which she has since 
been a faithful member and a loyal worker. After moving to Gladwin she transferred her 
membership to the Gladwin church, and was able to attend services until about five weeks 
before her death.
   Services were held at the Free Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by 
Rev. G. W. Mustard, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. Mrs. Sursaw is survived by her 
husband, Lorenzo D. Sursaw, her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Millard, her son, George Sursaw of 
Cadillac, five grandchildren, Lester Millard of Pontiac, Delos and Lavall Sursaw of Cadillac, Mrs. 
James E. Heslop and Warren Millard of Gladwin; two great grandchildren, Philip and Lisa 
Josephine Millard of Pontiac.
   Relatives who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Sursaw, Miss Lavall 
Sursaw, Mr. and Mrs. Delos Sursaw of Cadillac; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Millard and two children of 
Pontiac; Mr. and Mrs. Ward May and Christopher Millard of Lapeer. Gladwin County Record 
dated 04-17/1930 Column - 4 Page - 1 

LORENZO D. SURSAW (1845 - 1945)

ETHEL MAY SUTER (1929 - JUNE 1929)

VIOLET LORETTA SUTER (1929 - JUNE 1929)

MARTHA SUTER (1889 - JUNE 1975) 

WILLIAM SUTER (1885 - 1960)

CHARLES G. SUYLANDT (1855 - 24 JULY 1918)

PASSED AWAY

[PICTURE INSERT]

DR. CHARLES G. SUYLANDT

   A telegram received by friends sent by his daughter, Mrs. Anna Suylandt Hooker, states that 
her father Dr. Charles G. Suylandt, died July 24, at Cleveland, Ohio. His body will arrive in 
Gladwin Saturday evening for burial in Highland cemetery. Services will be held at the grave 
Sunday. W.S.S. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1918 Column - 5 Page - 1
 
CIVIL WAR

MAY F. SUYLANDT (1857 - APRIL 1910)

WILBUR SUYLANDT (1891 - 1973) 

PVT US ARMY WWI

JOHN H. SWANSTRA (29 FEB 1916 - 28 JAN 1992)

John H. Swanstra, 75, of 5250 W. M-61, Gladwin, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1992, in the Mid 
Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Gladwin County, Feb. 
29, 1916, he had spent his life-time here. Mr. Swanstra was a retired rural mail carrier and a 
member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Mr. Swanstra and the former Maggie VanHorn 
were married Aug. 23, 1941, in Beaverton.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, William of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Linda Warner of 
Beaverton, Nancy Mielke and Janet Rudy of Gladwin and Darla Hahn of Coleman; one sister, 
Nellie Foor of Gladwin; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 2 sisters 
and a daughter, Pamela Swanstra.
   Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert 
Marshall officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the 
Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral 
Home. Gladwin County Record dated 02-05/1992 Column - 2 Page - 2

ALBERT A. SWENSON (21 APRIL 1895 - 4 JAN 1984)

Albert A. Swenson, 88, of 547 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Wednesday, Jan 4, in the Midland 
Hospital Center of injuries received in an auto accident on M-18 December 19, which took the life 
of his wife, Lela Nearing Swenson. Born in Kent County on April 21, 1895, he came to Gladwin 
County 23 years ago after retiring from Buick Motors. He also farmed in Kent County. He was a 
member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church and the Beaverton Masonic Lodge. Mr. 
Swenson married the former Constance Hickey on June 24, 1950, in Sparta. She preceded him in 
death April 22, 1972. He then married Lela Nearing April 14, 1975, in Gladwin.
   Surviving are one son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; one daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow of 
Gladwin; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 nephews and one niece. Services were 
held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Hatch officiated and 
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-11/1984 Column - 3 Page - 
2

(Midland Daily News, Jan. 5, 1984)

Albert A. Swenson, 88 of Beaverton, died Wednesday Jan. 4, 1984, in Midland Hospital Center 
after an auto accident, Dec. 19, 1983, in which his wife lost her life.

He was born April 21, 1895, in Kent County, where he grew up and farmed.  He married 
Constance C. Hickey, June 24, 1950, in Sparta.  She died April 22, 1972.  He moved to Gladwin 
County in 1960, and married Lela R. Nearing, April 14, 1975, who died Dec. 19.  He was a 
member of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge and Beaverton United Methodist Church.

He leaves a son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; daughter, Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow also of 
Gladwin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 am Friday in Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce C Hatch 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 pm. today.  Memorials are suggested to the 
Beaverton United Methodist Church.

LELA R. (HAINES) NEARING SWENSON (28 AUG 1903 – 19 DEC 1983)

Lela Nearing Swenson, 80, of 547 Lang Rd., Beaverton, died Monday morning, Dec. 19, in a 
traffic accident on M-18 south of Gladwin. Born in Gladwin on August 28, 1903, she had spent 
her lifetime here. After graduating from Gladwin High School she received her lifetime teaching 
certificate from County Normal and her degree from Central Michigand University. She taught 
school for many years and retired in 1969 after 15 years at Beaverton. Mrs. Swenson was a 
member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Rebecca 
Circle. The former Lela Haines, she was married to Floyd Nearing June 28, 1927, in Gladwin. He 
preceded her in death in July 1967. She then married Albert Swenson on April 14, 1975.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; one daughter, 
Mrs. James (Lois) Gerow of Gladwin; one brother, Fred Haines of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Millie 
Weldon of Vanderbilt; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursdy at 
11 a.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Hatch will officiate burial will be in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 12-21/1983 Column - 2 Page - 2

(Midland Daily News, Dec. 20, 1983)

Lela Nearing, Swenson, 80, 547 Lang, Beaverton, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 18, 1983, after an 
automobile accident in Gladwin.

She was born in Gladwin Aug. 28, 1903, attended Gladwin schools and graduated from Gladwin 
High School. She then attended County Normal and graduated from Central Michigan University. 
She had her lifetime teaching certificate from County Normal and received her degree from CMU. 
She retired in 1969 after teaching 15 consecutive years in the Beaverton school system. She 
married Floyd Nearing June 28, 1927, in Gladwin. He died Julv 1967. She then married Albert 
Swenson in April 1975. She was a member of Beaverton United Methodist Church, United 
Methodist Women and Rebecca Circle.
She leaves her husband, Albert Swenson; son, Wayne Nearing of Gladwin; daughter, Mrs. James 
(Lois) Jerow of Gladwin; six grandchildren: three 3-great grandchildren; brother, Fred Haines of 
Gladwin; and sister, Millie Weldon of Vanderbilt.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce C. Hatch 
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm 
today.


CHESTER T. SWIECH (? - SEP 1990)

RUEBEN J. SWIKOSKI (? - 2 FEB 1971)

FRANCIS H. SWINGLE (1925 - SEP 1985)

ALTA MAE SWITZER (1873 - SEP 1927)

AUDREY SWITZER (1902 - 1932)

FANNIE C. SWITZER (1891 - 1917)

FLOSSIE A. SWITZER (1914 - 1955)

HUGH DOBSON SWITZER, JR (17 OCT 1912 - 29 JAN 1960)

HUGH SWITZER JR. DIES SUDDENLY

   Hugh Dobson Switzer, Jr., 47, died suddenly at his home in Grout Township on January 29. Mr. 
Switzer, a lifetime resident of Gladwin County, was born October 17, 1912. he married the former 
Mrs. Doris Cameron Bruner in 1957.
   Survivors include his wife, Doris; four sons, John Oliver, Donald, and Darrel of Gladwin, and 
Ronald J. at home; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lois Benham and Mrs Sharon Hale of Clare; two 
sisters, Mrs. Paul Young of Spring Harbor and Mrs. Oliver Bates of Gladwin; a brother, Bruce, of 
Gladwin; his father, Hugh, Sr., and nine grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Monday at the Hall Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Franck 
officiating and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-03/1960 
Column - 7 Page - 1

HUGH H. SWITZER, SR (2 DEC 1874 - 14 NOV 1964)

RITES HELD FOR HUGH SWITZER

   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon form the Hall Funeral Home for Hugh H. Switzer 
Sr., 89, who died Saturday after a four year illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, on December 2, 
1874, he came to Gladwin County in 1912.
   He was a painter and also farmed. Mr. Switzer was married to the former Viola Schwartz. She 
preceded him in death in March 1949. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Oliver Bates, of 
Gladwin, and Mrs. Paul Youngs, of Spring Harbor; one son, Bruce, of Gladwin and 40 great 
grandchildren. The Rev. Randall Roose officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 11-18/1964 Column - 7 Page - 1 

JOHN OLIVER SWITZER (1 AUG 1932 - 14 SEP 2003)

MAXWELL G. SWITZER (1897 - MARCH 1957)

RENA MAE (NETTLETON) SWITZER (18 AUG 193127 MAY 1995)

From the Gladwin County Record --- May 31, 1995 
 
Rena Mae Switzer, 63, of Gladwin, died Friday, May 27, 1995 at MidMichigan Regional Medical 
Center - Midland following a short illness. Born Aug. 18, 1931 in Eaton Rapids, she resided in 
Gladwin most of her life. Mrs. Switzer was a member of the Gladwin First United Methodist 
Church. The former Rena Nettleton married Gordon R. Switzer Nov. 8, 1947 in Gladwin. 
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Randy of Warren; 3 daughters, Sondie and 
husband Charlie Lee of Gladwin, Rebecca and husband Donald Christy of Pinconning, and Terry 
and husband Charles Clore Jr. of Gladwin; 2 brothers, Earlin Nettleton of DeWitt, and George 
Nettleton Jr. of Gladwin; one sister, Irene Davis of Owosso; and 8 grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers.  Rites will be held at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin chapel with the Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating. Burial will be in the 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider 
memorials to the Gladwin First United Methodist Church. 


VIOLA J. (SCHWARTZ) SWITZER (1872 - FEB 1947)

MARY SZENCINE (1915 - 1970)

STEPHEN SZYMCZAK (1915 - 1983)


T'S

JUDITH A. TARRANT (1942 - 2005)

WILLARD CHARLES TAUNT (1920 - MARCH 1998)

ANNIE P. TAYLOR (1916 - ?)

BILLY E. TAYLOR (14 NOV 1936 - 21 APRIL 2003)

CHRISTINE L. TAYLOR (1937 - MAY 1997)

CLARE W. TAYLOR (1911 - 1964)

GEORGE WASHINGTON TAYLOR (25 DEC 1877 - 16 MAY 1962)

FORMER SCHOOL OFFICIAL DIES

George W. Taylor, 85, of Gladwin, died last Wednesday at the Arvis Nursing Home in Farwell 
following an illness of several years. Mr. Taylor, a resident of Gladwin County for 70 years, was 
born in Ontario, Canada on December 25, 1877. He was married to the former Miss Jessie Wiley, 
August 28, 1901 in Rosebush and they lived all their married life in Gladwin County with the 
exception of two years in Coleman. Mrs. Taylor died February 25, 1955.
   Mr. Taylor was identified with the education field for 33 years as teacher, superintendent at the 
Beaverton and Coleman schools, and as county school commissioner from 1920 until 1936.
   Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vera M. Smith, of Saginaw, Mrs. Barbara E. Stewart, 
of St. Louis, and Mrs. Eleanor L. Bucher, of Mineral Wells, W. Va.; one son, Guy W., of Reedly, 
Calif.; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Ross E. 
Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery.

JERRY TAYLOR (1931 - NOV 1952)

JESSIE M. (WILEY) TAYLOR (12 MAY 1881 - 25 FEB 1955)

ILLNESS TAKES MRS. GEORGE TAYLOR

   Mrs. Jessie M. Taylor, wife of George W. Taylor, of Gladwin, died Friday evening at her home 
here following an illness of several months. Her husband, a retired Gladwin county school 
commissioner, formerly served as superintendent of schools at Beaverton and Coleman, and 
she was well known in this area. The former Miss Jessie Wiley, she was born May 12, 1881, in 
Rosebush. She married George Taylor Aug. 28, 1901 at Rosebus
   A former teacher, she taught in Beaverton and in Gladwin schools. She was a member of 
Golden Rod Rebekah lodge of Gladwin, serving as recording secretary of the lodge for 26 
years. She was also a former member of the Beaverton Order of Eastern Star.
   Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Vera M. Smith, of Saginaw, Mrs. Barbara E. 
Stewart of St. Louis, and Mrs. Eleanor L. Bucher of East Lansing; a son, Guy W., of Hamford, 
Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. K. K. Ward of Lansing, and 
Mrs. George House of Rosebush; and three brothers, Edward Wiley of Lansing, Oscar Wiley of 
Bay City and Sherman Wiley of Gladwin.
   Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral home. The Rev. 
John Scott and the Rev. E. F. Rhoades officiated at the rites. Burial was in Highland cemetery 
with services at the grave under the auspices of the Gladwin Rebekah lodge.
   Pallbearers were Nick Schultz, Glen McClure, Albert Adams, Lyman Kerswill, Lou Plotkin and 
Edwin Doser. Gladwin County Recod dated 03-02/1955 Column - 3 Page - 1

MARY ANN TAYLOR (16 AUG 1939 - 11 APRIL 2002)

THELMA G. TAYLOR (1908 - MARCH 1971)

THELMA J. TAYLOR (31 MARCH 1930 - 8 OCT 2000)

EDITH M. TEALE (1914 - JAN 1992)

GEORGE S. TEALE (1909 - DEC 1980)
 
BENJAMIN TEEPLE (29 AUG 1832 - 14 SEP 1912)

Death Takes Old Resident  
Benjamin Teeple Answers Last Summons  
Death Comes Quickly  
Mr. Teeple Drops In Field 
[Picture of Benjamin Teeple]
Death came to Benjamin Teeple with little warning Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, when he 
dropped dead in a field near his house, after cutting a small _ag of hay for his horse.  
Mr. Teeple had passed the four-score years mark. He was born Aug. 29, 1832, in township 
Westminster, county Middlesex, near London, Canada, and moved to Grant Center, St. Clair 
county, Michigan, in February, 1852, living there 11 years. He came to Gladwin county in 1863, 
being one of three sturdy pioneers, the others being Marvil Secord and Willard Grout Sr. who 
were the first to make permanent homes in Gladwin county, all of whom have departed this live. 
Mr. Teeple was first married in St. Clair county, in October, 1852, to Almira, daughter of Willard 
Grout. His first wife died 40 years ago on their homestead in Grout township, having bravely 
withstood the hardships of pioneer life. To them six chidren were born, of whom a son, Ransom 
and a daughter, Maud, reside in Detroit, and Lura, wife of A. B. Foster, is a resident of Oregon. 
Frank, a son who is dead, was the first white child born in the county, his birth being in 1865. 
Two daughters died in childhood. Mr. Teeple married again in 1903, his second wife being Mrs. 
Fannie Teeple, who survives.  
Mr. Teeple was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 in St. Clair county, and served in 
Co. K of the Second Mich. Cavalry, Gen. Halleck in command. Archibald Campbell, who went as 
captain of his company, returned a brigadier general. Mr. Teeple was in seven engagements, 
including battle of Pittsburg Landing.  
During the last years of his life, Mr. Teeple lived west of the river, in the city, near the place of 
his first home in the county. His first journey to the county was made on foot from St. Clair 
county, in March, 1863. He returned, having homesteaded land in Grout to which he brought his 
family in August, 1863, in a covered wagon drawn by oxen, being two weeks on the road, the 
road from Edenville being only a tote road not previously travelled. Mr. Grout had taken the first 
homestead in Grout, but Mr. Teeple was the first to bring his family to live in the township, and 
the wet part of the county. Those were the days of real pioneer life, without railroads, or even 
wagon roads, when provisions were brought from Saginaw in canoes and scows. It took nerve to 
make a home in the wilderness of those days.  
Funeral was held yesterday conducted by Rev. C. H. Lee. Gladwin County Record dated 09-
19/1912 Column - 5 Page - 1    
PVT CO K 2ND MI CAV CIVIL WAR

FANNIE TEEPLE (31 MAY 1846 - 15 SEP 1926)

Mrs. Fannie Teeple, an old resident of Gladwin, aged 80 years, 3 months and 15 days, died 
Sept. 15, after being confined to her bed three months. Service were held Saturday morning at 
the house conducted by Rev. J. W. Tolly of Hope, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. She 
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Graham of Detroit. She was born at Waterford, Ont.; and 
has been a resident of Gladwin county since 1872. Gladwin County Record dated 09-30/1926 
Column - 4 Page - 4
WILLIAM TEEPLE (16 May 1873 - 8 MAY 1919)
   William Teeple died May 8, 1919, having been sick with stomach trouble for several months. 
He was born in Grout township May 16, 1873, and was aged 45 years, 11 months and 22 days. 
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Fanny Teeple. Services were conducted May 9 by Rev. J. H. 
Cornelius followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-15/1919 
Column - 4 Page - 1   

JULIUS TENNISON (26 FEB 1924 - 24 JULY 1998)

ANNA (SCHWOLL) TENWALDE (26 JUNE 1865 - 19 OCT 1947)

CHARLES JOSEPH TENWALDE (8 JUNE 1902 - 25 MAY 1947)

DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE

Charles Joseph Tenwalde, 47, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 25, at his home in Grout 
township. He was born in Putnam county, Ohio, on June 8, 1902, and came to Gladwin county 35 
years ago.  On June 23, 1930 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Mae Molesworth in Gladwin.  Mr. 
Tenwalde was a member of the Sacred Heart church and of the Holy Name Society of that 
church.

Surviving are his wife; three sons, Clifford, George and Ronald, and one daughter, Margaret Ann, 
all at home; also four sisters, Mrs. Mary Korte, of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret 
Honigfort, of Ottawa, Ohio, Mrs. Regina Cameron, of Davison, and Mrs. Vera Cameron, of 
Gladwin.

Funeral services were held from the Sacred Heart church on Saturday morning, with the Rev. Fr. 
Michael Wolf officiating.  Burial was made in the Highland cemetery.  A Rosary was held at the 
Hall Funeral Home on Friday evening. 

ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" "BETHA" MAE (MOLESWORTH) TENWALDE (8 AUG 1910 - 16 DEC 
1984)

Elizabeth M. Tenwalde, 74, of Maple Manor, Gladwin, died suddenly Sunday, Dec. 16, in Grand 
Junction. Born in Gladwin Aug. 8, 1910, she had spent her lifetime here. She was a member of 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The former Elizabeth Molesworth, she was married to Charles 
Tenwalde June 23, 1930, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death May 25, 1950.
   Surviving are 3 sons, Cliffrord of Gladwin, Ronald (Pete) of Grand Junction and George of 
Belmont; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Peggy) Rushford of Tampa, Fla.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sylvia 
Anderson of Fenton, Mrs. Vivian Anderson of Flint and Mrs. Nora Anderson of Gladwin; 17 
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Hearth Church. The Rev. 
Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Wake service 
was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall 
Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-19/1984 Column - 3 Page - 2

GEORGE ANTHONY "TONY" TENWALDE (24 JULY 1867 - 10 JAN 1943)

EDNA TERRY (? - SEP 1959)

WILLIAM J. TERRY (1866 - JUNE 1950)

HAROLD C. TESSIN (1907 - 1985)

HENRIETTA C. TESSIN (1905 - ?)

SAMUEL THADDIUS (1872 - 1911)

ELIZABETH THER (1893 - MAR 1974)

JOHN THER (1893 - FEB 1926)

JOHN THER (1915 - MAY 1992)

ALFRED THOMAS (1916 - 1924)

EDMUND W. THOMAS (3 JUNE 1925 - 25 JUNE 1995)

GEORGE SAM THOMAS (1914 - 1981)

GLEN THOMAS (8 MAY 1953 - 14 SEP 1953)

GLEN K. THOMAS (22 FEB 1936 – 02 AUG 2006)

Midland Daily News (MI)-August 5, 2006 
 
Glen K. Thomas, 70, of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at the MidMichigan 
Medical Center-Midland, following a brief illness. 
He was born on Feb. 22, 1936, in Gladwin, in Detroit, to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Yeager) 
Thomas. He married the former Shirley Gould on June 26, 1954, in Ogemaw County. He retired 
from The Dow Chemical Co. in 1995 after 30 plus years of service. He owned "The Glen" driving 
range on Hockaday Road, which he opened in 2001. He was a member of the Gladwin Masonic 
Lodge #397 F&AM and a long time member of the Moose and Eagles Clubs. He was an avid 
hunter and fisherman. 
         
Glen is survived by his wife, Shirley; his son, Alan and Katherine Thomas of Gladwin; two 
daughters, Jan and John Gartee of Otter Lake and Dawn and Jack Woodruff of Mesa, Ariz.; 
seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Rowland and Dawn Thomas of Gladwin; 
and his sister, Joanne Shultz of Cadillac. He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and 
Margaret Thomas; and his brother, Lewis Thomas.         
        
Funeral services were held at the Sisson Funeral Home, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, 1 p.m. The Rev. 
Russell Williams officiated with burial in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. A Masonic Service was 
held Friday evening, 7 p.m. at the funeral home. 
       
JESSE E. THOMAS (30 JAN 1885 - 21 AUG 1971)

Jesse E. Thomas, 86, of Gladwin, died Saturday, August 21, at the Clare Nursing Home after an 
illness of three weeks. He was born in Fort Wayne, Ind. January 30, 1885, and had been a 
resident of Gladwin County since 1900. He was a self-employed carpenter before his retirment. 
   Survivors of Mr. Thomas are two sons, Wendall of Gladwin, and Edmund of Fenton; one 
daughter, Mrs. Mark (Ethel) Sharp of Gladwin; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His 
wife, the former Miss Sophia Bradley, died April 30, 1955. A daughter, Mrs. Austin (Dora) 
Sullivan, also preceded him in death.
   Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Carl 
M. Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 
08-25/1971 Column - 4 Page - 3

KENNETH THOMAS (25 JULY 1950 - 24 SEP 1961)

MAHLON THOMAS (1851 - 1924)

MARY THOMAS (1893 - MAY 1967)

SOPHIA L. THOMAS (1892 - 1955)

STEVE THOMAS (1886 - 1950)   

WENDELL E. THOMAS (9 JAN 1918 - 24 AUG 1986) 

Wendell E. Thomas, 68, of Hawkins Rd., Gladwin, died Sunday, Aug. 24, in Hurley Medical 
Center, Flint, after a long illness. Born in Prudenville, Jan. 9, 1917, he had spent most of his life 
in Gladwin County. Mr. Thomas was a carpenter in construction and a veteran of World War II. 
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ethel Sharp of Gladwin; and a brother, Edmund of Linden. He was 
preceded in death by a brother, Alfred, in 1924 and a sister, Dora Sullivan in 1969.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. 
Pastor Ed Jaynes officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 08-27/1986 Column - 2 Page - 2

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EUNICE JANE (MCMAHON) THOMSON (16 AUG 1877 - 4 DEC 1929)

Eunice Jane McMahon, beloved wife of Walter Thomson, departed this life on Dec. 4 at 2 a.m. in 
the Samaritan hospital of cancer, after an illness of 15 days, aged 52 years. Diseased was born 
in Essex county, Ontario, on Aug. 16, 1877, was married to Walter Thompson Mar. 15, 1899, in 
the village of Gladwin. She resided in Sarnia, Ontario, until 1909, coming with her husband to Hay 
township where she resided until her loss her husband and four sons, George, Lewis, James and 
Mack, and one daughter, June, one daughter, Maggie, preceeding her in death, June 5, 1907; 
also her mother, Mrs. George McMahon and five brothers, George, Herbert, Lewis, Frederick and 
Burton, all of Gladwin county; also one sister, Mrs. James Shanahan of Detroit; also a host of 
nephews and nieces. Deceased was a member of the Ancient Order of Gleaners; also the 
Gladwin lodge of Rebekahs. She was a true friend of all and the community will mourn her loss.
   Funeral services were held from the home at Highwood and from the Gladwin Methodist church 
Friday afternoon, Dec. 6. The esteem in which Mrs. Thomson was held was evidenced by the 
many friends and neighbors who filled the home and the church to pay their last sad respects. At 
the church Mrs. Carrie Capling and Mrs. Eva Bender sang. Rev. Whitney officiated with burial at 
Highland cemetery where the Rebekahs had charge. The sympathy of all who knew Mrs. 
Thomson is extended to the bereaved relatives. Gladwin County Record dated 12-12/1929 
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ALFRED L. THOMPSON (1914 - 1983)

HENRY G. THOMPSON (1860 - 1937)

JESSIE AMANDA (STAFFINGER) THOMPSON (05 JUNE 1900 - 9 DEC 1928)

Jessie Amanda Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger, died at her home at 4937 
Proctor street, Detroit, Michigan, Dec. 9, 1928, at 12:25 a.m. of heart trouble, aged 28 years, 6 
months and 4 days. Mrs. Thompson spent her early life in Gladwin and since 1910 has lived in 
Detroit. She was afiliated with Corinthian Rebekah lodge No. 408 of Detroit, Detroit Auxiliary No. 
8 of the United States Spanish War Veterans, Ladies National League of Veterans and Sons, the 
Sunshine club and a member of the Catholic church at Ashland, Ohio. She was married to Harry 
Thompson Sept. 6, 1921 at Flint. To this union was born one son, Herbert Harry. ]
   Mrs. Thompson was beloved by all and won the hearts of those with whom she came in 
contact. The beautiful floral offerings and spiritual bouquets gave evidence of the high esteem in 
which she was held. Last summer was spent in and around Gladwin in hopes that her health 
might be improved.
   She leaves to mourn her son Herbert Harry, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger of 
Detroit, her grandmother, Mrs. Amanda J. Pike, of Gladwin, many other relatives and a host of 
friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Detroit Monday afternoon at 1:30 
o'clock by Corinthian Rebekah lodge and at two o'clock by the uniformed rank of the Auxiliary. 
The body, accompanied by her son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger, uncle and aunt, 
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Beaver of Detroit and her aunt, Mrs. Fred Pike of Flint was brought to 
Gladwin Tuesday and taken to the home of her uncle, Clarence Pike.
   Services were held at the church of Sacred Heart, Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. 
Charles Van Colen, and the body laid to rest in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 12-13/1928 Column - 5 Page - 5

MINNIE J. THOMPSON (1874 - 1976)

JOSEPH THOMPSON (26 SEPT 1897 – 17 DEC 1974)

From the Gladwin County Record --- December 18, 1974 
 
Joseph R. Thompson, 77, of Mt. Morris and formerly of Gladwin, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, in 
Hurley Hospital, Flint. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 1897, he came to Gladwin 
County at the age of 5. Mr. Thompson was a farmer and also a roofer and sider. He retired in 
1965. For the past two and a half years Mr. Thompson made his home with his daughter, Mrs. 
Lorraine O'Dell in Mt. Morris. He was married to the former Verna Reigle in 1935 in Clare County. 
She preceded him in death on April 21, 1971. 
Besides his daughter, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lula Cowell of Grayling, Mrs. Marie 
Bailey of Whittemore and Mrs. Edith Sutliff of Prudenville; one brother, Charles of Edmore; 6 
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Two daughters also preceded him in death.  Rites were 
held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Briggs 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at 
the funeral home.  

VERNA M. (GRAY) THOMPSON (25 JULY 1891 - 21 APRIL 1971)
 
Services were held Saturday, April 24, for Mrs. Verna M. Thompson, 79, of Gladwin, who died 
Wednesday afternoon, April 21, at West Branch, following an illness of several months. Her 
home was at 239 Townsend Street. Mrs. Thompson was born in Sanilac County July 25, 1891, to 
John and Addie Davis Gray, and moved with her parents to Beaverton in 1898. She attended the 
Beaverton schools and had been a resident of Gladwin County all her adult life. She was married 
to Joseph Thompson in 1935 in Clare County.
   Survivors are her husband, Joseph; one daughter, Mrs. Lorraine O'Dell of Clio; one brother, 
Everton Gray of Saginaw; one sister, Flossie Locke of Clare; six grandchildren and 11 great 
grandchildren. 
   The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated at the 2:00 p.m. services at Mathews Funeral Home and 
interment was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-28/1971 Column - 4 Page - 
2

GEORGE R. THOMSON (1902 - 1978)

HAZEL M. THOMSON (1907 - MARCH 1963)

JAMES H. THOMSON (1909 - MARCH 1964)

KATHRYN THOMSON (1914 - MAY 1976)

LEWIS W. THOMSON (1903 - NOV 1968)

MACK THOMSON (1922 - AUG 1992)

OPAL THOMSON (1924 - ?)

WALTER THOMSON (1873 - 1951)

CARL A. THORINGTON (1900 - 1901)

EDNA M. (FRIES) THORINGTON (20 MAY 1902 - 17 MAY 1977)

Edna M. Thorington, 74, of 4990 White Pine, Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 17, in the Clare Nursing 
Home following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on May 20, 1902, she had spent her lifetime here 
and was a member of the World War I Barracks Auxiliary. The former Edna Fries, she was 
married to John L. Thorington on December 31, 1921, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 5 daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Geneva) Willford and Mrs. 
Charles (Elnora) Nettleton of Gladwin, Mrs. Dave (Bonnie) Irvin of Fenton, Mrs. Marvin (Betty) 
Winters of San Diego, Calif, and Mrs. Howard (Carol) Laughlin of Holly; 2 sons, Lewis of Otisville 
and Harold of Saginaw; 4 sisters, Mrs. Pauline Hutson of Gladwin, Mrs. Viola Gower of 
Edenville, Mrs. Janet Flores of Saginaw and Mrs. Pearl Wray of Flint; 3 brothers, Delmar of 
Edenville, Robert of New Lathrop and Leonard of Gladwin; 30 grandchildren and 28 great 
grandchildren.
   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 05-18/1977 Column - 6 Page - 2

IDA MAY (WELCH) THORINGTON (24 DEC 1868 - 17 MAY 1956)

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. THORINGTON

   Mrs. Ida May Thorington, 87, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Nunn in 
Beaverton May 17, after being seriously ill for several weeks. She  was born in Steuben County, 
New York, December 24, 1868 but had spent the last 68 years in Gladwin county. She was 
married to John B. Thorington, deceased, in 1888, in Midland. She was a member of the Daniel's 
Band Church. She is survived by two sons, John L. and Orland F. of Gladwin two daughters, 
Laura M. Robbins of Duluth, Minn. and Winnie B. Nunn of Beaverton; one brother, Stanton H. 
Welch, of Midland; 15 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. 
   Funeral services were held Sunday at the Beaverton Methodist church at 2 p.m. with prayer 
service at the home in Beaverton at 1:15 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Hoggard officiated, assisted by 
the Rev. Roy Munger. Burial was at Highland cemetery, Gladwin, with the grandchildren as 
pallbearers. Gladwin County Record dated 05-23/1956 Column - 6 Page - 1

JOHN B. THORINGTON (1869 - AUG 1922)

JOHN L. THORINGTON (1891 - OCT 1980)

JUSTIN A. "JUSTUS" THORINGTON (1873 - JUNE 1957)

LYDIA CHARLOTTE THORINGTON (1876 - OCT 1965)

MAURICE S. THORINGTON (21 MAR 1927 - 14 APRIL 1999)

ORLAND F. THORINGTON (27 NOV 1894 - 29 DEC 1973) 

Orland F. Thorington, 79, died Saturday, December 29, at 129 Tonkin St., Beaverton, following 
an illness of a month. Born November 27, 1894, the son of John and Agnes Welch Thorington, 
he had been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County living in Sage Township. He was a farmer until 
retirement. The past 2 years he lived in Beaverton. Mr. Thorington and the former Irma Willford 
were married February 15, 1919, and she preceded him in death May 16, 1963. He was a veteran 
of World War I. 
   Survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Alice Hale of Harrison, Mrs. Ruth Pyke of Gladwin, and Mrs. 
Patty Powers of Mt. Pleasant; a son, Maurice of Chicago; a brother John of Gladwin; and a 
sister, Mrs. Lora Lange of Florida; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services were 
held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. Arthur Munger 
officiating, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-02/1974 
Column - 6 Page - 2

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ORVILLE A. THORINGTON (20 JAN 1914 - 8 NOV 1981)

Orville A. Thorington, 67, of 420 E. M-61, Gladwin, died Sunday, Nov. 8, at his home following a 
short illness. Born in Gladwin on January 20, 1914, he operated Thorington's Store in the 
Wooden Shoe for 24 years until retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Wooden Shoe United 
Methodist Church. Mr. Thorington and the former Lillian F. Fischer were married January 6, 1940, 
in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, Larry and Dean of Gladwin and Ronald of Clio; one 
brother, Roy of Holly; 7 sisters, Mrs. Amanda Grim of Holly, Mrs. Eliza Wager, Mrs. Cora 
Hutson, Mrs. Helen Wheeler and Mrs. Faye Edick of Gladwin, Mrs. Mable Gute of Chesaning and 
Mrs. Ruth Scott of Marbury, Ala.; and 9 grandchildren.
   Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. 
The Rev. Carter Miller officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 11-11/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2

RAY ORLAND THORINGTON (18 MARCH 1924 - 10 APRIL 1966) 

INJURIES FATAL TO RAY THORINGTON

   Ray Orland Thorington, 42, of Sage Township, died in the Gladwin Hospital Sunday from 
injuries received in a tractor accident Saturday. Born in Grout Township on March 18, 1924, he 
had spent his lifetime in Gladwin County. Mr. Thorington was employed as a boilmaker at Dow 
Chemical Co. and was a veteran of World War II. He was married to the former Mary Guinther in 
Mt. Morris on Feb. 25, 1950.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, William, David and Thomas, all at home; one 
daughter, Janet, at home; his father, Orland, of Gladwin; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Hale of 
Harrison, Mrs. Ruth Pyke and Mrs. Patty Powers, of Gladwin; one brother, Maurice, of Chicago.
   Rites were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Merlyn 
Rensberry officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-
13/1966 Column - 3 Page - 1

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ERVIN THURLOW (20 MAY 1885 - 24 MAY 1893)

GLENN W. THURLOW (1899 - APRIL 1961)

GUY H. THURLOW (17 SEP 1907 - 22 MARCH 1993)

JAMES THURLOW (1857 - APRIL 1931)

NELLIE THURLOW (1865 - AUG 1951)

SARAH A. THURLOW (1898 - MAY 1987)

VEDA L. (DICK) THURLOW (24 APRIL 1908 - 19 MARCH 1979)

NIKOLAJS TICHOMIROVS (1915 - 1998)

JADVIGA TICHOMIROVS (1903 - 1989)

? TILLI {?} (1894 - 1935)

MATT TILLI (1886 - MARCH 1928)

CLARA M. (?) TISDALE (3 AUG 1902 - 31 JAN 1977)

CLARA TISDALE

   Mrs. Clara M. Tisdale, 74, of Midland, died Monday, Jan. 31, at her home at 1135 Poseyville 
Rd., following a brief illness. Born in Midland on August 3, 1902, she was married to former 
State Representative Nelson Tisdale.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Nelson Jr. of Midland and Willard of Long 
Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Louis Walrod of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Glenn 
Lanphierd of Midland; 4 sisters, Gertrude Lanphierd of Midland, Mrs. Frieda Smith of Vassar, 
Mrs. Rose Sterling of Florida and Mrs. Jenny Roberts of Beaverton; and 9 grandchildren.
   Rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Midland RLDS Church. Elders James Nevill and 
Douglas Skutt will officiate and burial will be in the Midland City Cemetery. Arrangements are in 
charge of the Wilson Funeral Home, Midland. Gladwin County Record dated 02-02/1977 Column - 
6 Page - 2

AVIS ALICE (SMITH) TOWNSEND (23 DEC 191125 OCT 2000)   
Avis Townsend, 88, of Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000 at Tendercare Nursing Center 
following a lingering illness. Born Dec. 23, 1911 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of the 
late William and Bertha (Spitler) Smith. Avis married Oscar Geiling in 1942 in Midland. He 
preceded her in death in 1973. She then married Joe Townsend, who preceded her. 
Surviving are three sons, Larry and wife Barbara of Freeland, Nelson and wife Emogene of 
Canon City, Colo., and Jerry and wife Vera of Gladwin; and several grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Leon and Richard; two brothers; and two 
sisters. 
Services were held Friday with Rev. Carl Briggs officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN A. TOWNSEND (5 MAY 1865 - 18 FEB 1911)
ROY M. TREGO (30 SEP 1882 - 16 AUG 1974)

Roy M. Trego, 91, of Dundas Rd., Beaverton, died Friday, August 16, at the Gladwin Area 
Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Circleville, Ohio, September 30, 1882, and had 
been a resident of Gladwin County since 1905. A farmer, he was never married.
   Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Albert (Wilma) Parker of Gladwin. Services were held Monday at Hall 
Funeral Home - Gladwin Chapel, at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. Bryon Hatch officiating. Burial was in 
Highland Cemetery. 08-21/1974 Column - 4 Page - 2

ELIZABETH (JARVIS) TROMBLEY (1852 - NOV 1942) 

CELIA J. TROY (1869 - 1951)

JAMES TROY (1885 - 1886)

KENNETH F. TUCK (26 AUG 1915 – 19 MAR 2006)

Kenneth F. Tuck, 90, of Clare County passed away Sunday, March 19 at Convenant Hospital in 
Saginaw after a brief illness. Ken was born in Gladwin County on Aug. 26, 1915 to Fred and Della 
(Copus) Tuck. He married the former Evelyn Mielke on April 22, 1944 in Clare County. Ken lived 
and farmed most of his life in Clare County.

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; one son Ken Tuck Jr. of Farwell; one daughter, Sandry Frye of 
Gladwin; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren; three brothers, Howard of Coleman, 
Wayne and Gordon, both of Gladwin; and two sisters, Dorothy and husband Pete Mercier of 
Midland and Velma Tuckerman of Beaverton. Three sisters predecease him. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at the Sisson Funeral Home 
with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be 
made to the charity of one’s choice. Gladwin County Record dated 3/22/2006.

CARL O. TUCKERMAN (1876 - FEB 1960)

MINNIE TUCKERMAN (1880 - NOV 1959)

MURLIN F. TUCKERMAN (1905 - FEB 1992)

VELMA I. TUCKERMAN (1913 - ?)

MYTON N. TURCOTTE (1943 - 1944)

EDITH M. TURNER (1901 - JULY 1983)

FRED A. TURNER (1900 - APRIL 1963) 

FRANK LEO TWORK (14 SEP 1892 - 24 MAY 1971) 

Frank L. Twork, 73, of Gladwin, died Monday, May 24, at his home of a self-inflicted pistol shot 
wound. Born in Poland on Sept. 14, 1892, he came to the United States in 1893. Mr. Twork 
moved to Gladwin in 1966 from Pinconning. He was a retired crane operator for the Sugar Beet 
Co. Mr. Twork was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Gladwin World War I Veterans, 
Barracks 3421. He was married to Lottie Yoesting on Oct. 21, 1963, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by four stepsons, Fred Rhimes, of Gladwin, Bernard and 
Calvin Yoesting, of Flint and Herman Yoesting, of Saginaw; three brothers, Andy, of Pinconning, 
Mike, of Sterling Heights and William, of Detroit; two sisters, Josephine Hulihand, of Dearborn 
and Anna Felliser, of Detroit; and 12 step-children, 12 great step-children and one great greant 
step-grandchild.
   Rites will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Hom. The Rev. Carl Briggs will 
officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1971 
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NORMA LEE (KRAHNER) UHL (1941 - ?)

ROY B. UHL (1 JUNE 1889 - 11 AUG 1982) 

Roy W. Uhl, 93, of 3200 Pratt Lake Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, in St. Mary's 
Hospital, Saginaw, following a short illness. Born in Dover, Minn, on June 1, 1889, he was an 
electrician lineman for Detroit Edison until 1932. Mr. Uhl came to Gladwin in 1932 from Rochester 
and farmed and died genera repair work. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the 
Gladwin County VFW 7303, the World War I Barracks, Billings Senior Citizens Club, Masonic 
Lodge and the Golden Agers Club. He was married May 6, 1929, to Roxey Waugh in Byron, 
Ohio. She died September 9, 1965. Mr. Uhl married Leona Knight on May 17, 1967, in Gladwin. 
She preceded him in death July 16, 1978.
   Surviving are 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Gardner of Grass Lake, Mrs. Delvin 
(Maxine) Cassiday and Mrs. Carlton (Geneva) Elwood of Gladwin and Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) 
Walters of West Branch; 2 step-sons, Glenn and Daniel Knight of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. 
Marion Heim of St. Charles, Minn.; 16 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Skeel's Baptist Church. The Rev. Carl Briggs 
officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Saturday at 8 
p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-18/1982 Column - 4 Page - 2

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ROSE A. UNDERWOOD (28 SEP 1918 - 3 APRIL 2002)

STANLEY A. URBANSKI (21 JULY 1917 - 21 JULY 1960)

SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS

   Stanley A. Urbanski, 43, died Sunday, July 21, at his home in Highwood after an illness of 
almost a year. He was born July 21, 1917 in Detroit, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Urbanski and 
moved to Gladwin three years ago. On leave from his job as diesetter for the Chicago Rawhide 
Mfg. Co. of Detroit, he and his wife owned and operated Doc and Bernies Store at Highwood. 
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Soc. 1017 P.R.C.U. of St Stephens Church in Detroit and 
also a World War 2 veteran. On November 11, 1950, he married Burdine Annette Martinex in 
Detroit.
   Other survivor's besides his wife, Burdine, are his father, Frank and stepmother, Caroline of 
Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Pawlowski, Garden City, and Helen Stepmien of Detroit; two 
stepbrothers, Bennie Pinkowski, Melvindale, and Chester of Detroit. 
   Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church, with the Father George 
Artman officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-03/1960 
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ARTHUR & DAUGHTER  VIRGINIA VAILLENCOURT (ABT. 1889 - 7 DEC 1918)

   VAILLENCOURT---Arthur Vaillencourt and daughter Virginia died at their home at Arbutus Friday 
morning, Dec. 7, at 10 o'clock, of influenza and pneumonia. They were in good health until taken 
with influenza, which after only a few days, turned to pneumonia. Mr. Vaillencourt was born in 
Standis and was 29 years old. The little girl was aged 16 months. Burial took place in Highland 
cemetery Sunday afternoon. Gladwin County Record dated 12-13/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

ALBERT R. VALENTINE (1 OCT 1902 - 6 OCT 1971)

ALBERT VALENTINE

   Albert R. Valentine, 71, of Wooden Shoe Village, died early Wednesday, October 6, in Midland 
Hospital, following a 3-weeks illness. Born in Gladwin County, October 1, 1902, he lived in 
Detroit for a number of years before moving back here in 1946. He and the former Gladys Payne 
were married in Detroit, October 1, 1924. Mr. Valentine was a carpenter and was employed at the 
former Wolohan-Wicks lumber yard here until his retirement. He also built the Valentine Motel at 
Wooden Shoe Village and operated it until its sale several years ago. Mr. Valentine served as 
supervisor for Hay Township for 13 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and 
of the Masonic and Eastern Star Lodges and a past patron.
   Surviving are his wife, Gladys; one son, Edwin Dale of Gladwin; and a daughter, Mrs. Jack 
(Betty) Cochrane of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Beulah) Schranz of Gaylord; six grandchildren 
and one great granddaughter. Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 
Gladwin, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-06/1971 Column - 4 
Page - 2  

ALVAH JAMES VALENTINE (11 OCT 1876 - 28 OCT 1946)

SERVICES TODAY FOR HAY TOWNSHIP MAN

   Alvah James Valentine, 70, died on Monday, October 28, at his home in Hay Township. Funeral 
services will be held this afternoon, (Wednesday) from the Hall Funeral Home, at 2:30 o'clock. 
Rev. John Scott of the Gladwin Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in the Highland 
cemetery. Mr. Valentine was born in Orangeville, Allegan county, on October 11, 1876. He and 
his wife have made their home in Gladwin county for the past 19 years.
   Survivors are, his wife, Edith; one son, Albert Valentine and one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Mackie, 
all of Hay township. Gladwin County Record dated 10-30/1946 Colum - 5 Page - 1

GLADYS (PAYNE) VALENTINE (28 AUG 1903 - 15 JAN 2001)
Gladys Valentine, 97, of Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001. Born Aug. 28, 1903 in Chelsea, 
she was the daughter of Lewis and Hannah Payne. Gladys married Albert “Jack” Valentine, Oct. 
1, 1924 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1971. She spent most of her youth in the West 
Branch area and lived in Detroit for several years after she was married. Gladys was a 
homemaker, but during World War II, she worked for Vickers Defense Plant and was involved in 
volunteer work for the war effort. Gladys and her husband moved to Gladwin after the war, where 
they built and operated the Valentine Motel on E. M-61 in Gladwin. She was a long time member 
of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gladwin and was an active member of the Eastern Stars in 
Detroit and Gladwin, where she served as a Worthy Matron. 
Surviving are one daughter, Betty and husband Jack Cochran of Arvada, Colo.; one son, Edwin 
Dale and wife Ceal; grandchildren, Jacque and Donald Harrison of Golden, Colo., Daniel and 
Sheila Cochran of Westminster, Colo., Jonathan Valentine of Gladwin, Paul and Sandy Valentine 
of West Bloomfield, and Theresa and Craig Olson of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; 12 great-
grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kathy Scott Cochran; two brothers, Harold and 
Norman Payne; and two sisters, Margureite Zinc and Agnes Mackie. 
Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin with the Rev. 
Mary Schuetz officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the 
funeral home today (Wednesday) from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 
the American Cancer Society or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
MRS. WILLIAM J. VAN ARNAM (27 APRIL 1863 - 5 AUG 1907)

LOUISA VAN CLEVE (19 SEP 1916 - 3 APRIL 2001)
Louisa VanCleve, 84, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center-
Gladwin. Born Sept. 19, 1916 in Gladwin County, she was the daughter of William and Katherine 
Cross. She lived in Gladwin County for 20 years and previously lived in Detroit. Louisa married 
Norman VanCleve. He preceded her in death in 1966. She was a homemaker. 
Surviving are one son, Richard and wife Beverly Stone of Gladwin; five grandsons, Roger 
VanCleve of Montrose, William VanCleve of Virginia, Jeffrey Stone of Midland, Scott Stone of 
Wisconsin, Stephen Stone of Deford, and Jason Stone of Port Huron; and several nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Viola Shaw and Inez Parker; 
and one brother, Claude Cross. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home, 
Gladwin. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
CARL L. VAN EVER (3 MAY 1923 - 28 JUNE 1994)

ELAINE (THOMPSON) VAN HORN (8 JULY 1925 – 1 AUG 1960)

From the Gladwin County Record --- August 3, 1960 
 
ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. VANHORN Mrs. Elaine Van Horn, 35, died at 5:30 Monday afternoon, 
August 1 at her home in Sage Township after a long illness. She was born in Gladwin Township, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson on July 8, 1925, On June 21, 1942 she married 
Norman Van Horn in Skeels. Surviving are her husband Norman; a son, Norman Jr., at home; her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Lorraine O'Dell of Flint; and 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Wideman of Flint.  Funeral services will be held Thursday 
afternoon at 2:00 p.m. form the Miner Chapel. The Rev. R. E. Fogelsonger will officiate and 
burial will be in Highland Cemetery.   


GUY B. VAN HORN (31 OCT 1895 - 26 NOV 1956)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR GUY VANHORN

   Funeral services for Guy B. VanHorn, 61, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Miner Funeral 
Home. The Rev. F. E. Voller will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery with fellow 
employees of the Gladwin County Road Commission as pallbearers.
   Mr. VanHorn died suddenly Monday morning, while at work, after suffering a heart attack. He 
was born October 31, 1895 and had lived in Gladwin county all of his life. 
   Surviving are his wife, Bertha; five daughters, Mrs. Hilda Wandrie and Mrs. Donna Banchoff of 
Flint, Mrs. Maggie Mae Swanstra and Mrs. Betty Hospodar of Gladwin and Irene VanHorn at 
home; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Willis, of Skeels; and nine grandchildren. Gladwin County Record 
dated 11-28/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1

AGNES (LOWRIE) VAN VALKENBURGH (22 NOV 1851 - 17 FEB 1935)

CHARLES W. VAN VALKENBURGH (17 JUNE 1846 - 3 FEB 1926)

   Charles W. Valkenburg, resident of Gladwin county since 1874, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 
3, 1926, at his home in the city of Gladwin, aged 79 years, 7 months and 16 days. Although in 
poor health for some time he was able to be about town, being confined to his bed only a few 
days previous to his death. He was born June 17, 1846, in Russell, Geauga county, Ohio. At the 
age of 16 he enlisted and served until the end of the Civil war under Admiral Farragut.
   In 1871 he was united in marriage to Agnes Lowrie, to which union six children were born --- 
Edith, Lewis, Linnie, William, Maude and Leone, those surviving being Mrs. R. W. Ferris (Maude) 
of Mishawaka, Lewis G. and Mrs. Chris Hoffman (Leone) of Gladwin, besides his wife. There are 
also 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. When they came to Gladwin county they 
settled on a homestead, just north of the city, where they resided up to six years ago, when they 
moved to the city of Gladwin the present home.
   Mr. Van Valkenburg took an active part in public affairs. When the Gladwin city school district 
was organized he was the first school assessor (now known as treasurer). Later he was the first 
county drain commissioner, holding this office a number of years. He also helped organize the 
G.A.R. post here, in which he had been commander and held other offices, and was also an 
active member of Gladwin lodge I.O.O.F., in which he had filled the chairs. He was also a 
devoted member and regular attendent of the Methodist Episcopal church.
   Funeral services at the M. E. church Friday, Feb. 5, were well attended, conducted by Rev. 
Stanley Thayer, and interment took place in Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were Eldon 
Capling, Archie Graham, Jay Foutch, Orlen Wagar, Harvey Emrick and Glenn Wagar, 
representatives of the American Legion, and Gladwin lodge I.O.O.F. had charge of the services 
at the grave, and attended in a body. Mr. Van Valkenburg will be missed by a large circle of 
friends as well as in the family circle, lodge and church work. Gladwin County Record dated 02-
11/1926 Column - 2 Page - 2 

SERVED UNDER ADM. FARRAGUT CIVIL WAR

EDITH VAN VALKENBURGH (29 APRIL 1872 - 1 DEC 1908)

LINNIE VAN VALKENBURGH (25 OCT 1875 - 21 JUNE 1901)
 
EDWARD WATKINS VANNEST (2 MAY 1882 - 10 OCT 1918) 

   EDWIN WATKINS VANEST---After only two months service at Hog Island shipyard, near 
Philadephia, Edwin W. Vanest fell a victim to Spanish influenza, Oct. 10, 1918, aged 36 years, 5 
months and 8 days. Mr. Vanest was born in Gladwin, May 2, 1882, and had lived here all his life. 
Naturally of a mechanical turn of mind he drifted to the occupations of carpenter, plumber and 
electrician, which he easily combined, and in which his handiwork is in evidence in many 
dwellings and public buildings in this locality. His services were naturally in great demand, and he 
will be greatly missed.
   Being ambitious to do his mite for his country in this world war, he went to the great shipyards 
at Hog Island to assist in the work there, for which he was paticularly adapted, only to meet his 
sad end. His marriage to Maude Tyrrill of Reading, Mich., took place Aug. 3, 1910, to which 
marriage two children were born, Virginia and Katherine. Besides his wife there remains to mourn 
his loss, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vanest, his brother Octavius, and two sisters, Belvia 
and Eva, besides a host of friends.
   Since the age of eight years he had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of 
Gladwin. Of a quiet, retiring disposition, he found his best enjoyment in home and church life 
and in his chosen line of work. The body was brought to Gladwin for burial, but on account of 
prevailing conditions the funeral was private, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Cornelius, 
assisted by Rev. A. J. Hettler, pastonr of the Evangelical church. Text, Matt. 9:35. Interment in 
Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24/1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

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SIX GIVE LIFE IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE

PRIVATES THORINGTON, OARD, NAGEL, ARNCE AND GREER---ALSO E. W. VANEST
 
THORINGTON KILLED IN BATTLE---INFLUENZA TAKES OTHERS-BODIES ARE BROUGHT TO 
GLADWIN.

   The last week has brought the war home forcibly to people of Gladwin county. News of the 
deaths of Privates Andrew Bryan Oard and Max Nagel at Camp Custer and Edward W. Vanest, 
who was employed on government work at Hog Island, received Friday, was followed by news 
that Ben, son of John Thorington of Sage township was killed in action Sept. 27 in France, and 
that Leslie, son of George Greer, and Raymond, son of Henry Clay Arnce, had died of influenza 
at Camp Custer.
   The body of Private Andrew Bryan Oard, Medical Attachment, was brought to Winegar from 
Camp Custer, where he died of Spanish influenza Oct. 9, and taken to his home in Arbutus Oct. 
12. Services were held at the home Monday afternoon. The body of Private Max Nagel, son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nagel, arrived in Gladwin Saturday afternoon from Camp Custer, and was 
taken to his home near Beaverton. He died Oct. 10 of Spanish influenza, followed by pneumonia. 
Services were held Monday morning at the home at 9:30.
   S. Ascher has received official notice that his son, John Ascher, was severely wounded in 
battle Sept. 27, in France. Further mention will follow in next issue of the Record. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-17/1918 Column - 3 Page - 1

JOSEPH BROWN VANNEST (16 JAN 1857 - 10 JUNE 1931)

Joseph Brown Vanest was born Jan. 16, 1857, at Enterprise, Ontario, and departed this life at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Leonard, June 10, 1931, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 
25 days.  He came to Michigan in November, 1880, and returned to Canada in the early spring 
and was married to Mary Makin, March 22, 1881, who departed this life may 22, 1919.  To this 
union four children were born, Edwin, who passed away Oct. 10, 1918; Belvia of Gladwin; 
Octavis of Detroit; and Eva of Los Angles, California.  He was one of the early pioneers of 
Gladwin county.  Arriving early, as he did in 1880, he saw Gladwin grow from a few houses to its 
present size and the farming community develop from a wilderness.  For the greater part of his 
life he was engaged in the lumber industry, being associated with Jonathan Brown in the firm of 
Brown & Vanest.  He was a charter member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having been 
received under the pastorate of Rev. S.C. Tiney in 1886, and being at his death one of the oldest 
members.  While able to engage in the activities of the church he contributed freely of his time 
and substance.  He was marriedAugust, 1927, to Mrs. Laura House.  For the last three years, he 
has been in poor health, but during all his sickness he has been a patient and uncomplaining 
sufferer.  He leaves a record behind him of a clean life, a noble citizen; a kind father and 
sympathetic friend.  He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one son and two daughters, a 
daughter-in-law, two brothers and one sister living in Canada and his brother, Turner Vanest of 
Gladwin, besides grandchildren, nieces,nephews, cousins and a host of friends.  Funeral 
services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Leonard, Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m.  
Two songs, Rock of Ages and Abide with Me, were sung by Mrs. Eva Bender and Mrs. Carrie 
Capling.  Miss Lou Foster accompanied them at the piano.  Rev. Leroy M. Whitney officiated.  
The body was laid to rest among many beautiful floral tributes in Highland cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 06-11/1931 Column - 5 Page - 5

LAURA A. (CURTIS) - HOUSE VANNEST (12 DEC 1856 - 6 NOV 1931)

Mrs. Laura Vanest died Friday morning, Nov. 6, 1931, after an illness of several months, at her 
home on Bowery avenue.  Laura Curtis was born Dec. 12, 1856, at Sodus, New York.  She came 
to Gladwin in the early 80's from Loomis with her husband, Alpheus H. House.  They first 
engaged in the hotel business and later in the mercantile business.  Mr. House died Feb. 16, 
1920, and she married Joseph B. Vanest in August, 1927, who died June 10, 1931.  Services 
were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Herbert Wilson.  Mrs. A.O. Boulton 
and Mrs. James Howell sang.  Interment was at Highland cemetery.  The pall bearers were B. C. 
Wilmot, Clark M. Scrafford, Dr. Wayne Neely, Archie Graham, Clark Sisco and W. A. Cummings.  
Relatives from out-of-town were Henry Curtis (brother), Hiram Curtis (nephew), Clarence Cowells 
(nephew) and daughter, Mrs. Ella Curtis (niece), and Mrs. Kohen, all of Flint; Miss Gertrude 
Cowells (niece) of Coleman; Mr. and Mrs. Lynx (niece) and five children of Grout township. 
Gladwin County Record dated 11-12/1931 Column - 2 Page - 1

MARY MATILDA (MAKIN) VANNEST (31 JULY 1858 - 22 MAY 1919)

The Death Record - Mrs. Joseph Vanest

   Mrs. Matilda Makin was born at Sunbury, Ontario, Canada, July 31, 1858.  Thursday evening, 
May 22, 1919, she peacefully passed from her home in Gladwin, Michigan, to her home beyond.  
When Mary Makin married Joseph Vanest a happy and hospitable home was established.  Four 
children blessed this union, Edwin, Belvia, Octabis and Eva.  Edwin died in October, 1918, from 
influenza, while serving in the shipbuilding yards at Hog Island.  His going was a severe blow to 
his mother.  Mrs. Vanest has one sister, Mrs. John Baker of Collins Bay, Ontario; four brothers, 
Edwin of Moscow, Thomas and William of Sunbury and Samuel of Kingston, Ontario.  Mrs. 
Vanest came to Gladwin 38 years ago.  She was one of four charter members of the Methodist 
Episcopal church, aslo charter member of L. A. S. and W. C. T. U.  Failing health prevented her 
engaging in activities of these societies as she had in former days, yet her devotion and interest 
was maintained to the last.  Surely her work an dinfluence will follow her.  Funeral services were 
held in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, May 25, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.H. 
Cornelius, assisted by Rev. A. J. Hettler of the Evangelical church.  By their presence a large 
company of neighbors and friends attested their high regard for one who will be greatly missed.  
Interment in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Recod dated 05-29/1919 Column - 4 Page - 5

MAUDE E. (TYRRILL) VANNEST (22 DEC 1882 - JAN 1949)

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude E. Vanest, 66, were held on Tuesday, January 11, from the 
Gladwin Methodist church.  The Rev. John R. Scott officiated and burial was made in the 
Highland cemetery.  Mrs. Vanest has been in ill health for some time, but her sudden death on 
Sunday came as a shock to the community.  Maude Tyrrill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tyrrill, 
of Reading, Michigan, was born on December 22, 1882.  A graduate of Reading high school and 
Ypsilanti Teacher's College, Miss Tyrrill came to Galdwin to teach in the city schools in 1906.  In 
1910 whe was united in marriage to Edwin W. Vanest and has been a resident of Gladwin since 
that time.  

Two children were born to them, Mrs. Virginia Kelly, of Gladstone and Mrs. Kathryn Schulz of 
Gladwin.  Mr. Vanest preceded her in death on October 10, 1918.  After the death of Mr. Vanest 
she taught in the Gladwin city schools until her retirement in 1946.  Mrs. Vanest became a 
member of the Gladwin Methodist church in 1910 and was active in all the activities of the 
church, serving as financial secretary at the time of her death.  A member of the Woman's 
Society of Christian Services, she was the program chairman for the group.  She had been a 
member of the Gladwin Woman's Club for 35 years.  Surviving, in addition to her daughters are 
four grandsons and one brother, Ray Tyrrill, of Royal Oak. Gladwin County Record dated 10-24-
1918 Column - 4 Page - 5

OCTAVIS J. VANNEST (30 JUNE 1892 - 25 MAY 1971)

Octave J. Vanest, 78, of Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 25, at the Gladwin Area Hospital, following 
an illness of several years.  Mr. Vanest was born June 30, 1892, in Gladwin and graduated from 
the Gladwin schools.  He was the son of Joseph and Mary Macon Vanest and lived his lifetime in 
Gladwin with the exception of a period from 1922 to 1935 he spent in Detroit.  He and Miss Olive 
Schlichter, of Gladwin, were married here September 26, 1916.  Mr. Vanest was a self-employed 
electrical and plumbing contractor until his retirement in 1950.  From that time until 1966, he 
operated an electric motor repair shop.  He served as Gladwin City clerk in 1922 and in later 
years was a member of the city council.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church and a 
life member of the Gladwin masonic Lodge No. 397.
 
Surviving are his wife, Olive; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Alward of Gladwin; one son, Joseph 
Vanest of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Belvia Leonard of Gladwin and Mrs. Eva Brown of San 
Clemente, Calif.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  A brother, Edwin, died in 1918.  
Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-26/1971 Column - 1 
Page - 2

OLIVE MAE (SCHLICHTER) VANNEST (28 MAY 1891 - 27 MARCH 1986)

Olive Mae Vanest, 94, of Glen Ellyn, Ill, and formerly of Gladwin, died Thursday, March 27, in 
Glen Ellyn, Ill. Born in Lapeer County May 28, 1891, she had spent her lifetime in the county and 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church. The former Olive Schlichter, she was 
married to Octavious J. Vanest Sept. 25, 1916 in Gladwin. He preceded her in death May 25, 
1917.
   Surviving are one son, Joseph of Glen Ellyn, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Elizabeth) Alward of 
Gladwin, 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from 
the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Hal Weemhoff officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin 
County Record dated 04-02/1986 Column - 3 Page - 2

BRENDA LEE VERGASON (8 OCT 1951 - 27 MARCH 1952)

MAUD ROSE VETTER (1876 - 1905)

CHARLES N. VICKERS (28 FEB 1927 - 21 JAN 2003)

Charles N. Vickers, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Gladwin Pines 
Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Clendenin, WV on Feb. 28, 1927 to the 
late Schelt and Clella (Gandee) Vickers. He married the former Vera Delores Case on Dec. 15, 
1951; she preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 2000. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1987 
after 31 years of service and was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. He is survived by 
his children, Scott (Veronica) Vickers of Gladwin, and Cindy (Robert) Holland of Aurora, CO; five 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and one sister, Bettie (Richard) Edick of Gladwin. He 
was preceded in death by two brothers, Shelton and George DeWayne Vickers, and two sisters, 
Gwendolyn Vickers and Eileen Moore.
 
Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at the Sisson Funeral Home with the 
V.F.W. Post 11256 presiding, with interment in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.

SHETON D. VICKERS (30 OCT 1920 - 18 AUG 1995)

DONNA M. VILLENEUVE (1911 - APRIL 1988)

IRENE C. VILLENEUVE (1905 - OCT 1985)

LEO C. VILLENEUEVE (1902 - AUG 1968)

MARY LOUISA VILLENEUVE (1867 - 1942)

WILLIAM VILLENEUVE (1863 - 1938)

ELIZABETH VOLLMART (24 JUNE 1865 - 25 SEP 1954)

JOHN VOLLMART (25 FEB 1855 - 23 JUNE 1915)

W'S

ARTHUR D. WADE, SR (9 FEB 1924 - 27 SEP 2003)

   Arthur D. Wade, Surrounded by his loving family, Arthur D. Wade Sr., 79, of Gladwin passed 
away at home on Sept. 27, 2003 following a short illness. A rainbow was sighted in the skies at 
the time of his passing. Art was born Feb. 9, 1924 to William and Bessie (Whitten) Wade in 
Yawkey, West Virginia. In 1937, his family moved to Gladwin County. A lifetime member of the 
VFW Post 11256, Art served as a platoon rifleman in the U.S. Army’s 423rd Infantry during World 
War II. After sustaining injuries in combat in Germany, he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon his 
return, he married Jessie Alma Newman on June 2, 1945. Art was a heavy equipment operator 
with Local 324 Operating Engineers for over 40 years. An avid bowler in his earlier years, he was 
inducted into the Gladwin Bowlers Hall of Fame in 1976. He also enjoyed golfing, walking and 
visiting with friends over a cup of coffee. He was preceded in death by Jessie, his wife of over 
44 years; two sons, Michael and William; his parents; and step-mother, Mamie (Vickers) Wade; 
and his in-laws, Charles and Mildred Newman. 
   Surviving are five children: Arthur Donald (Susan) Wade Jr. of Clare, Bonnie House of Gladwin, 
Elizabeth (Joel) Kilborn of Albright Shores, Helen (Jon) Kilborn of Estey, and Mary Ellen (Ben) 
Swinehart of Gladwin; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, 
Sept. 30 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Jim Walters officiating. Art was laid to rest 
next to his loving wife in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 10-
01/2003 Column - 3 Page - 2 

JESSIE ALMA (NEWMAN) WADE (1928 - DEC 1989)  

WILLIAM C. WADE (1953 - DEC 1973)

JOHN WAERS (1825 - 13 DEC 1898)

Died at his residence at Smith Creek the 13th inst., after a long illness, aged 73 years, 7 months 
and 3 days. Funeral services were held under direction of Noble Post G.A.R. yesterday. Mr. 
Wears was born in Ohio, and served one year in the Mexican war and four years in the war of the 
Rebellion. He was married to a Miss Parker, sister of Wm. J. Parker and Mrs. Allan Gifford, and 
she remains with two children to mourn his loss. Source: Gladwin County Record dated 12-
16/1898 Column - 2 Page - 4
CO C. 8 INF. 13 INF MEXICAN & CIVIL WAR.
{NOTE: HEADSTONE SPELLS NAMES AS: JOHN WAERS NOT WEARS.} 
{ON 1894 CENSUS AS CIVIL WAR VETERAN, BURIED IN HIGHLAND CEMETERY. FROM SAGE 
TOWNSHIP}.
EMIL N. WAEISS (1911 - ?)

GLORIA J. (VAN MARTER) WAEISS (26 FEB 1922 - 18 SEP 2005)
Gloria J. Waeiss, Gloria Jean Waeiss, 83, died in her home in Gladwin on Sunday, Sept. 18, 
2005. Born in Detroit on Feb. 26, 1922. the former Gloria VanMarter married Emil Waeiss in 1943 
and went on to share 63 beautiful years together. In 1975 Gloria and Emil Waeiss returned to her 
husband’s birthplace of Gladwin, where they made their home. She held the prestigious honor of 
becoming one of the first female Marines in the United States during World War II. She 
maintained her love and honor for our country and for those serving through the armed forces in 
a variety of ways through her lifetime. She remained a member of the Women’s Marine 
Association and was a life member of both the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303 and the American 
Legion Post 171 in Gladwin, where she previously served as the first woman commander in the 
district. Her patriotism along with her husband’s took them to area classrooms where children 
could learn first hand some of the history of the United States. Among numerous citations in her 
lifetime was the Voice of Democracy Award. She was a successful business-woman and held 
many jobs including Ford Motor Company, Mercy College of Detroit, Lawrence Institute and as 
the personnel director of the Grace Hospitals in Detroit. She also owned and operated an 
employment and bookkeeping agency in Detroit. In spite of her busy career she was an active 
member and had served as the president of the Seroptomists Club which is an international 
organization devoted to human rights, equality, development of peace through international 
understanding and friendship. She completed the span of her career as personnel director of the 
Gladwin Hospital, retiring in 1977. 
Gloria was deeply devoted to God and will be remembered fondly for her generosity and 
commitment to charitable organizations, in particular those which benefited the youth of Gladwin 
from which she gained particular joy. Besides her loving husband Emil, she is survived by her 
sisters, Eileen (the late Robert) Mentier of Romeo, Rita (George) Spooner of White Lake, Mary 
Imogene and Jud Beckwith, and Joan (Ed) Laabs of Farmington Hills; many nieces and nephews 
and great nieces and nephews; and special friends, including those who lovingly referred to her 
as Grandma and caregivers who helped her in her final weeks. She will be sadly missed by all of 
those who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her parents, Orville and Anna 
VanMarter; her brothers, Lawrence, Lauren and Vincent VanMarter; and by a sister, Dorothy 
Charron. 
A funeral service will be held at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 with 
burial immediately following at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials in her memory may be 
made to the Pius X Catholic Church, c/o Father McMahon, Notre Dame De La Salette, 5065 
Olivet Road, Georgetown, IL 61846.
GLORIA JEAN (VANMARTER) WAEISS (26 FEB 1922 -18 SEP 2005)
Gloria Jean Waeiss, 83, died in her home in Gladwin on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005. Born in Detroit 
on Feb. 26, 1922, the former Gloria VanMarter married Emil Waeiss in 1943 and went on to share 
63 beautiful years together. In 1975 Gloria and Emil Waeiss returned to her husband’s birthplace 
of Gladwin, where they made their home.
She held the prestigious honor of becoming one of the first female Marines in the United States 
during World War II. She maintained her love and honor for our country and for those serving 
through the armed forces in a variety of ways through her lifetime. She remained a member of 
the Womer’s Marine Association and was a life member of both the VFW Auxiliary Post 7303 and 
the American Legion Post 171 in Gladwin, where she previously served as the firs woman 
commander in the district. Her patriotism along with her husband’s took them to area classrooms 
where children could learn first hand some of the history of the United States. Among numerous 
citations in her lifetime was the Voice of Democracy Award.
She was a successful business-woman and held many jobs including Ford Motor Company, 
Mercy College of Detroit, Lawrence Institute and as the personnel director of the Grace Hospitals 
in Detroit. She also owned and operated an employment and bookkeeping agency in Detroit. In 
spite of her busy career she was an active member and had served as the president of the 
Seroptomists Club which is an international organization devoted to human rights., equality, 
development of peace throught international understanding and friendship. She completed the 
span of her career as personnel director of the Gladwin Hospital retiring in 1977.
Gloria was deeply devoted to God and will be remembered fondly for her generosity and 
commitment to charitable organizations, in particular those which benefited the youth of Gladwin 
from which she gained particular joy.
Besides her loving husband Emi, she is survived by her sisters, Eileen (the late Robert) Mentier 
of Romeo, Rita (George) Spooner of White Lake, Mary Imogene and Jud Beckwith, and Joan 
(Ed) Laabs of Farmington Hills; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and 
special friends, including those who lovingly referred to her as Grandma and caregivers who 
helped her in her final weeks. She will be sadly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. 
She was predeceased by her parents, Orville and Anna VanMarter; her bothers, Lawrence, Lauren 
and Vincent VanMarter; and by a sister, Dorothy Charron.
A funeral service will be held at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 with 
burial immediately following at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorials in her memory may be 
made to the Pius X Catholic Church, c/o Father McMahon, Norte Dame De La Salette, 5065 
Olivet Road, Georgetown, IL 61846. Gladwin County Record dated 9/21/2005.
GLENN WILLIAM WAGAR (04 AUG 1897 - 24 OCT 1954)

SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR GLENN WAGAR

   Funeral services for Glenn W. Wagar were held at the First Methodist Church today 
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John R. Scott officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery. 
Mr. Wagar died at the Gladwin Hospital Sunday evening, October 24 at 9:00 o'clock, after an 
illness of three months. Born August 4, 1897 at Wagarville in Gladwin county, he was the son of 
the late Wellington and Elizabeth Wagar. He married the former Reby Dawe in 1925. Mr. Wagar 
was well known, throughout Central Michigan, having been a district Accountant with the 
Michigan Department of Revenue for 20 years.
   He was a former City Clerk in Gladwin, serving for 12 years. Mr. Wagar was a member of the 
Methodist Church, Odd Fellows and its Encampment; Lansing Lodge F. and A.M. No. 33 and 
Honorary member of the Gladwin Lodge F. and A.M. No. 397; past patron of the O.E.S. White 
Clover Chapter No. 84 for several years the American Legion and 40 et 8. He served in the 
submarine service during World War I.
   Surviving are his wife, Reby, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Louis Gundrum of Ypsilanti; one sister, 
Mrs. D. J. Bort of Sault St. Marie; three brothers, Egerton of Houghton Lake, Harold of Saginaw 
and Joseph of Owosso. One brother, Hugh A., preceded him in death in 1920. The active 
pallbearers were Lester Millard, Clyde Zettel, Lorin Leitner, Glen McClure, Don Kigar, Kenneth 
Shaw. Honoray pallbearers were Dr. Kenneth Platt, J.C. Shaffer, Walter Hopson, Thomas 
Wolohan, Harry Goldberg, Willard Walton, Richard Smith, Fred Leonard and W.E. Parker. 
Gladwin County Record dated 10-27/1954 Column - 5 Page - 1 

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HUGH A. WAGAR (20 NOV 1879 - MARCH 1920)

LORNE L. WAGAR (19 MAY 1903 - 10 JULY 2000)

Lorne L. Wagar, 97, of Gladwin, died Monday, July 10, 2000 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Center 
following a lingering illness. 
Born May 19, 1903 in Gladwin, he was the son of the late Norman and Esel (Bellinger) Wagar. 
Lorne married the former Eliza Thorington in March 1928. He was in the construction business 
and land development in Gladwin. He was a past member of the Secord Lions Club and a 
member of Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church. 
Besides his wife he is survived by one brother, George and wife Edith of Harrison; three sisters, 
Vivian Edick of Gladwin, Norma Thorington of Holly, and Annalea and husband Norval Linton of 
Brighton; and two sisters-in-law, Helen and Verna Wagar, both of Gladwin. He was preceded in 
death by two brothers. 
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Sisson Funeral Home Inc. with Rev. 
Donald Haskell officiating. Burial will be in Highland Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the 
Wooden Shoe United Methodist Church.
ORLEN M. WAGAR (25 APRIL 1891 - 10 FEB 1975) 

Orlen M. (Stub) Wagar, 83, of south M-30, Gladwin, died Monday, Feb. 10, at the Town & 
Country Nursing Home in Midland after a short illness. Born in Gladwin on April 25, 1891, he had 
spent most of his life here. He was a veteran of World War I and was retired from Dow Chemical 
Company. Mr. Wagar was married to the former Emma Heckerthorn.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Charles of Washington and William of Livonia; 
one daughter, Mrs. Orrine Broka of Beaverton; three step-daughters, Mrs. Betty Stephenson of 
Scottvills, Mrs. Florence Silka and Mrs. Edna Elson of Arizona; one step-son, William 
Heckerthorn of Bay City; 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Rites were held today, 
Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin. The Rev.  Byron Hatch officiated 
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-12/1975 Column - 6 
Page - 2

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REBY D. WAGAR (1902 - 1976)

VERNA REITHEL (VANDYKE) WAGAR (23 OCT 1913 - 31 MARCH 2004)
Verna Reithel Wagar, age 90, of Gladwin passed away Wednesday, March 31 at Gladwin Pines 
Nursing Home. Verna was born Oct. 23, 1913 in New Era to Elmer and Minnie (Schroeder) 
VanDyke. Verna married Edward Reithel on Nov. 29, 1934 in New Era and they moved to Gladwin 
in 1944. He died Sept. 13, 1967. She later married John Wagar on March 28, 1970 in Gladwin, 
and he died Dec. 7, 1972. She was a member of The Golden Agers, a Charter Member of the 
SOS Home Extension Group, and of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Gladwin. Surviving are one 
son, Wayne Reithel of North Ft. Meyers, Flor.; one daughter, Sandra (David) Young of Freeland; 
six grandchildren, nine Great grandchildren and two Great great grandchildren. A sister, Pearl, 
preceded her in death. 
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 5 at Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin, with the Rev. 
Timothy Verity officiating. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Our Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund.
EDWIN R. WAGNER (10 APRIL 1910 - 07 JULY 1990)

Edwin R. Wagner, 80, of 999 Chappel Dam Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, July 7, 1990, in the 
Gladwin Area Hospital after a short illness. Born in Sherman Township, April 10, 1910, he had 
spent his lifetime here. Mr. Wagner was a pumper for various oil companies around Gladwin 
County for 40 years. He retired in 1988. He served as a corporal in the Army during World War II 
and was a life member of the Gladwin FOE 3292, the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 396 and the 
Gladwin County VFW 7303. He had operated the dam at Chappel Dam for the past 20 years. Mr. 
Wagner and the former Jeanette Pike were married April 18, 1972, in Gladwin. She preceded him 
in death June 25, 1983.
   Surviving are one son, Rodney of Midland; one step-daughter, Mrs. Donald (Bonnie) Phillips 
of Shields; 3 step-sons, Max Soldan of Lafayette, La., 1st Sgt. William Rose in the Army and 
Gerald Rose of Gladwin, one sister, (_____) Purtee of Gladwin, 3 grandchildren and 4 great 
grandchildren. A sister, Anita Andrew preceded him in death in 1953.
   Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. 
Roger Hardy officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonice memorial service 
was held Monday at 7:30 p.m. and a graveside military service was held by the Gladwin County 
VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 07-11/1990 Column - 3 Page - 2

ELIZA WAGNER (1907 - 2000)

MARY JEANETTE (PIKE) ROSE - WAGNER (1916 - JUNE 1983)

MARTIN WAGNER (1906 - JUNE 1981)

ANNIE (MADILL) WALKER (1878 - 1958)

BEULAH M. WALKER (1884 - APRIL 1968)

CHARLES GRAYDON WALKER (? - DEC 1970)

CLARENCE WALKER (18 JAN 1900 - 5 AUG 1982)

Clarence Walker, 82, of 5931 Kerswill Rd., Gladwin, died at his home Thursday, Aug. 5. Born in 
Grout Township on January 18, 1900, he had spent his lifetime here on the same farm. He 
attended Grout schools and graduated from Gladwin High School in 1925 and from Gladwin 
County Normal. Mr. Walker taught school in Grout ad farmed. He was a life member of the 
Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397, F& AM, and the Bay City Consistory. Mr. Walker and the former 
Sadie Ogg were married June 29, 1927, in Gladwin.
   Surviving besides his wife are, 2 sons, William and Bernard of Gladwin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Neal 
(Theo) Woodruff of Gladwin and Mrs. Charles (Sharron) Dodge of Bellevue; one brother, Clayton 
of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. F. L. Olsen of Cambridge, Minn.; 10 grandchildren and 6 great 
grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic Service was held 
Friday at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin United Methodist Church or the Masonic 
Lodge. Gladwin County Record dated 8-11/1982 Column - 5 Page - 2

FRANCIS WALKER (? - ?)

GEORGE WILLIAM WALKER (1877 - 31 DEC 1924)

JACKQUELINE WALKER (? - ?)

JOHN R. WALKER (1875 - MAY 1961)

MABEL (HALL) WALKER (7 MAY 1882 - 25 APRIL 1972)

Mrs. Mabel Walker, 89, of Grout Township, died Tuesday, April 25, in a Mount Pleasant nursing 
home, following a long illness. She was a retired teacher. Born in Kingston, Ontario, May 7, 1882, 
she came to Gladwin County, with her parents, in 1885. She was a graduate of Gladwin schools 
and taught in the county schools for 37 years. The former Mabel Hall and George William Walker 
were married in 1904, in Gladwin, and he died Dec. 31, 1924. Mrs. Walker was a member of the 
First United Methodist Church of Gladwin.
   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charlene Stevenson and Mrs. Roy (Irene) Nestle, both of 
Gladwin; two brothers, Floyd E. Hall of Beaverton, and Gordon Hall of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, 
Mrs. Onalee Colbeck of Detroit; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be held 
Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. John Cermak officiating. 
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-26/1972 Column - 5 Page - 
2

PATRICIA RUTH (MCGILVERY) WALKER (1 APRIL 1937 - 30 OCT 1995)

ROMAINE WALKER (? - ABT. JULY 1920)

SADIE RUTH (OGG) WALKER (30 JAN 1904 - 3 NOV 1997)

WALTER C. WALKER (18 MAY 1870 - 31 DEC 1957)

GLADWIN COUNTY PIONEER PASSES

   Walter C. Walker, 87, died at his home in Grout Township, Dec. 31 following a month's illness. 
He was born in Ontario, Canada May 18, 1870. He came to Michigan in 1887 and lived in Mt. 
Pleasant for three years before settling in Grout township. Mr. Walker was married to the former 
Annie Madill Feb. 16, 1897. 
   He is survived by his widow; two sons, Clarence of Grout and Clayton of Royal Oak; two 
daughters, Mrs. Walter Stickel of Gladwin and Mrs. Arden Olsen of Duluth, Minn.; two brothers, 
John of Grout and Emery of Munith, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. George Dutcher and Mrs. Herman 
Melling, both of Jackson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Friday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home with the 
Rev. H. G. Roushey officiating. Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray 
Harrold, Fred Haines, Fritz Kliewoneit and Glenn Ogg. Gladwin County Record dated 01-08/1958 
Column - 6 Page - 1

LARRY LEE WALLACE (21 MAY 1941 - 17 MARCH 1996)

ANDREW WALLECK (1856 - APRIL 1928)

JAMES W. WALSH (24 MAY 1932 - 21 JAN 2000)

James W. Walsh, 67, of Gladwin and formerly of Dearborn, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 at 
MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Born May 24, 1932 in Portland, Ore., he was the son of 
Willidell and Maybel Ivy. They moved to Gladwin in June of 1999 from Dearborn. James married 
Vivian Cates, Oct. 11, 1956 in Reno, Nev. He was a veteran of World War II and worked as a 
truck driver for A&R Freight Systems. He was a member of the Gladwin Assembly of God 
Church. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Michael and wife Eileen of Beaverton; one 
daughter, Kathryn and husband John Downs of San Pedro, Calif.; one brother, Bill; and two 
sisters, Betty Patchen and Susan Foley, all of California. 
   Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Gladwin Assembly of God Church with Rev. 
Donald Potter and Rev. Jack Wallace officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. 
Memorials may be made to the Good News Gang Metro. Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin was in 
charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-26/2000 Column - 3 Page – 2

GERALD WALTER (29 JULY 1928 - 11 MARCH 1975)

NORA LUCINDA WALTON (1881 - AUG 1962)

MABEL WALTON (1878 - 1960)

WILLARD WALTON (1878 - AUG 1960)

WILLIAM WALTON (1873 - JULY 1957)   

ROBERT W. WALTS (6 OCT 1928 - 11 MARCH 2003)

   Robert W. Walts , went home to be with his Lord and savior on March 11 after a brief illness. 
He was born Oct. 6, 1928, to the late Leslie and Bertha (Shaw) Walts. He graduated from Flint 
Central, attended Cleary Business College then went into the Army and was stationed in Germany 
during the Korean War. He married the former Dolores Titsworth on March 27, 1953, at Bethany 
Presbyterian Church in Flint; she survives him. He was the owner of two grocery stores in Flint 
until 1972 when he moved his family to Gladwin. Robert went into Real Estate with his son until 
1998 when he retired. 
   Surviving besides his wife are his children, son and daughter-in-law Wayne and Kathy Walts of 
Beaverton, and daughter and son-in-law Joan and Duane Roberson of Gladwin; three 
grandchildren, Wayne Robert Walts II and Ashton and Stephen Roberson; one brother and sister-
in-law, Norman and Marybeth Walts of Bellaire, Michigan. Mr. Walts was predeceased by one 
son, Jeffery; one brother, Donald Walts; and a sister, Phyllis Drury. 
   Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Gladwin Baptist Church with Rev. David 
Dee officiating and burial at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Friends may call at the Sisson 
Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Gladwin 
Baptist Church. Sisson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 
03-12/2003 Column - 6 Page - 2   

   Robert W. Walts , age 74, of Gladwin (formerly of Beaverton), passed away March 11 at 
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Record and 
Clarion. Sisson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 03-
19/2003 Column - 5 Page - 2 

FRANK ESSIG WARD (1890 – 13 FEB 1954)

GRACE A. WARD (1897 – 3 MAY 1994) 

AZUBAH (JONES) GIBBS - WARNER (29 MARCH 1807 - 21 DEC 1887)

OVER THE RIVER

MRS. A. W. WARNER (NURSE DURING CIVIL WAR)


   The death of Mrs. Azubah Jones Gibbs Warner, wife of A. W. Warner, occurred at this place 
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Warner had long been a sufferer from complicated complaints, and 
her death was not unexpected. Funeral services will be held at the church next Sunday at 1 p.m., 
conducted by Rev. A. H. Coors. Deceased was born at Charzee, New York, March 29, 1807, and 
was therefore at the time of her death in her 71st year. At Fairsburgh, Vt., July 4, 1836, she 
married Ormal Gibbs to whom she born 9 children, of whom Charles G. Gibbs, Mrs. Henry 
Church and Mrs. A. Garbet of Gladwin, M. W. Gibbs and Hattie A. Taylor of Grand Rapids are 
living, the following having died: In 1854 a daughter 10 weeks old from small pox; in 1862, 
Robert J., sone 25 years old, died in hospital at Jackson, Tenn.; at Los Angelos, Cal., in 1883, 
Josiah H., in his 38th, year; at Bismark, D. T., George G., in his 38th year, was fatally and 
accidentally shot. In the line of her descendants there are 12 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
   With her family she 37 years ago removed from Vermont to Michigan, settling in Oakland 
county. During the war she evinced her patriotism by following the troops, and serving nearly 4 
years as nurse in the hospitals, passing two winters at City Point and one at Washington. Her 
husband and four sons, also served in the war. (one son re-enlisting) and were all honorably 
discharged. Dec. 4, 1865, after returning from the war, her first husband died, and she removed 
to Muskegon county and located a homestead, and proved up her claim. She was married seven 
years ago to A. W. Warner, and about one year ago removed to Gladwin county, and during her 
last days has been under the kind care of her children, who have done all they could to alleviate 
her suffering. Her life has been a useful one, being of a cheerful and sympathetic disposition, 
always aiding the sick, etc., and had many friends wherever she had lived. She had expressed 
her readiness to pass over the river. Gladwin County Record dated 12-23/1887 Column - 4 Page - 
6

GEORGIA (CLENDENNING) WARNER (1923 - ?)

LEWIS "BUDDY" WARNER (1921 - 1927)

RICHARD A. WARNER (20 SEP 1924 - 4 DEC 1985)

Richard Warner, 60, of Lake Isabella and professor emeritus at Ferris State College, died Dec. 4, 
in Benton Harbor. He was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Lowell. He joined the Ferris faculty as an 
associate professor in 1976. He left Ferris in 1981 to become a lecturer in industrial arts in the 
School of Education at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. He was a member of the Big 
Rapids United Methodist Church. Dr. Warner was married to the former Georgia Clendening of 
Gladwin, in 1947.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkhurst of Richland, Wash.; 2 
sons, Martin of St. Joseph and Thomas of Lansing; one brother and two sisters. Rites were held 
Dec. 7, at the Big Rapids United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, 
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2

DON E. WARREN (31 OCT 1896 - 9 APRIL 1978)

Don E. Warren, 81, of 2703 Lakeshore Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, April 9, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Battle Creek on October 31, 1896, he came to 
Gladwin County 24 years ago  from Flint. Mr. Warren owned and operated Warren Feed and 
Seed Store in Flint until retiring. He was a member of the World War I Barracks, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post 3421 and was a life member of the Genesee Sportsman Club. He and the 
former Helen Rouleau were married December 23, 1926, in Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Nancy) Mercier of Flint; 4 
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Gasche officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

ETHEL V. WARREN (209 AUG 1904 - 10 MAY 1993)

HELEN M. WARREN (1904 – 28 APRIL 1991)

RICHARD A. WARNER (20 SEP 1924 - 4 DEC 1985)

Richard Warner, 60, of Lake Isabella and professor emeritus at Ferris State College, died Dec. 4, 
in Benton Harbor. He was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Lowell. He joined the Ferris faculty as an 
associate professor in 1976. He left Ferris in 1981 to become a lecturer in industrial arts in the 
School of Education at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. He was a member of the Big 
Rapids United Methodist Church. Dr. Warner was married to the former Georgia Clendening of 
Gladwin, in 1947.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkhurst of Richland, Wash.; 2 
sons, Martin of St. Joseph and Thomas of Lansing; one brother and two sisters. Rites were held 
Dec. 7, at the Big Rapids United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, 
Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 01-16/1985 Column - 4 Page - 2 

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ANNA M. WARREN (? - ?)

DON E. WARREN (31 OCT 1896 - 9 APRIL 1978)

Don E. Warren, 81, of 2703 Lakeshore Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, April 9, in the Midland 
Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Battle Creek on October 31, 1896, he came to 
Gladwin County 24 years ago  from Flint. Mr. Warren owned and operated Warren Feed and 
Seed Store in Flint until retiring. He was a member of the World War I Barracks, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post 3421 and was a life member of the Genesee Sportsman Club. He and the 
former Helen Rouleau were married December 23, 1926, in Flint.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Nancy) Mercier of Flint; 4 
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from 
the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Gasche officiated and burial was in the 
Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-12/1978 Column - 5 Page - 2

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SUSANNA K. WATERS (26 JULY 1945 - 21 JAN 2005)
Susanna K. Waters, Susanna K. Waters, 59, of Gladwin passed away Friday, Jan. 21 at Mid 
Michigan Medical Center-Midland. She was born July 26, 1945 in Saginaw to Robert C. and Ethel 
S. (Klement) Piechotte. Sue married Robert Waters on Oct. 2, 1965 in Saginaw. They moved to 
Gladwin in 1977 from Saginaw and she was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the 
Gladwin Home Extension. 
Surviving are her husband, Robert; one son, Brook of Dallas, Texas; her mother, Ethel Piechotte 
of Saginaw; two brothers, Joseph Piechotte of Port Huron, and Roland (Sue) Piechotte of 
Saginaw; three sisters, Peggy (Richard) Barko of Grand Rapids, Nancy (Dale) Deibel of 
Saginaw, and Ami (James) Davis of Lapeer; and several nieces and nephews. Her father, Robert 
C. Piechotte, predeceased her in 1980. Services were on Monday, Jan. 24 at Our Savior Lutheran 
Church in Gladwin. Rev. Timothy Verity officiated. Burial was at Highland Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

BESSIE M. WATSON (1929 - ?)

BONNIE MAY WATSON (1899 - JULY 1980)

C. V. WATSON (6 MAY 1902 - 26 AUG 1981)

C. V. Watson, 79, of 1100 North State St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Clare 
Nursing Home. Born in Knott County, Ky., on May 6, 1902, he moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1931 and 
to Gladwin County in 1934. He was employed by Sun Oil Co. for several years and was a self-
employed well driller from 1947 to 1968, when he retired. Mr. Watson was a member of the 
Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 F & AM, Bay City Consistory and Shriners and the Well Drillers 
Association. Mr. Watson and the former Bonnie Teel were married October 31, 1925, in 
Catlettsburg, Ky. She preceded him in death on July 29, 1980.
   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hugh (Waneda) Wilkin of Reed City; one son, Jack of 
Gladwin; 2 brothers, Mitchell of Alkal, W. Va. and Mainus of Mousie, Ky.; 5 sisters, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Stamper of Littcarr, Ky., Mrs. Sina Dunn of Chesapeake, Ohio, Mrs. Josephine Wallen 
of Mousie, Mrs. Bell Smith and Mrs. Rachael Deacon of Huntington, W. Va.; 6 grandchildren; 
and 6 great grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home with burial in the 
Highland Cemetery. The funeral service and burial was handled by the Masonic Lodge. Gladwin 
County Record dated 09-02/1981 Column - 5 Page - 2

ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE WATSON (1899 – 25 OCT 1993)

EUGENE H. WATSON (29 DEC 1926 - 10 JAN 1996) 

FRANCIS GRADT WATSON (1852 – 9 JUNE 1935)

HENRY C. WATSON (1886 – 13 JAN 1956)

JAMES WATSON (1856 – 19 SEP 1940)

MARTIN J. WATSON (? - 27 JULY 1961)

MARVIN J. WATSON (? - 27 JULY 1961)

MARY E. WATSON (1860 – 6 OCT 1895)

JOSEPH WAVRA (1879 - 1948)

KATHERINE (BALINT) WAVRA (1888 - FEB 1969)

ANNA LEONTINA (POLLAKOVA) WEAVER (9 DEC 1921 - 3 MARCH 2004)
Anna Weaver, age 82, of Gladwin passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her residence 
following a brief illness. She was born in Kuty, Slovak Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia) on 
Dec. 9, 1921, daughter of Matthew and Leontina (Vaveria) Pollak. She came to American on Aug. 
9, 1937 and married Harold Weaver on May 9, 1946 in Midland and had been a Gladwin area 
resident since 1946. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. She was a 
creative, talented woman who cherished her family, friends, nature, gardening and making her 
house a welcoming home. 
She is survived by a son, Robert (Pamela) Weaver of Beaverton; three daughters, Linda (Tom) 
Winarski of Gladwin, Carol Weaver of Plainwell, and Bernadette Weaver of Gladwin; six 
grandchildren and seven Great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary of Slovakia. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1991 and a daughter, Monaca in 1997. 
A memorial mass was held on Monday, March 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick 
Jankowiak celebrating. In keeping with Anna’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her 
cremains buried along side Harold’s at Highland Cemetery. Those wishing to offer an expression 
of sympathy may consider a charity of one’s choice. The Sisson Funeral Home of Gladwin was 
in charge of the arrangements.
HAROLD THOMAS WEAVER (22 JULY 1918 - 23 APRIL 1991)

MARY WEAVER (? - 1872) {WIFE OF JOHN WEAVER}

NANCY MAUDE (MUMA) WEAVER (17 SEP 1868 - 23 APRIL 1905)

ROY A. WEAVER (12 APRIL 1892 - 17 JUNE 1949) 

SERVICES TOMORROW FOR WAR VETERAN

   Funeral services for Roy A. Weaver, 57, will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at the Hall 
Funeral Home at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Wesley Wibley, pastor of the  Assembly of God, will 
officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mr. Weaver, a veteran of World War I, was 
born in Sunfield on April 12, 1892. He passed away on June 17 at the Veterans Hopsital in Perry 
Point, Maryland, where he was a patient for the past four years. 
   Surviving are one brother, Albert Weaver, of Oregon, and one sister, Mrs. Dell Smith, of 
Gladwin. Five brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Gladwin County Record dated 06-
22/1949 Column - 4 Page - 1

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WILLIAM WALLACE WEAVER (22 FEB 1861 - 18 AUG 1926)

ALDA JANE WEBB (1856 – 10 APRIL 1939)

FRANCES "FRANKIE" WEBB (31 OCT 1944 - 13 APRIL 1998)

JOHN P. WEBB (1857 – 30 JULY 1927)

LEWIS H. WEBB (18 AUG 1908 - 8 JULY 1985)

Lewis H. Webb, 76, of 868 Weber Rd., Gladwin, died Monday, July 8, at the West Branch 
Geriatic Village following a long illness. Born in Gratiot Ky. Aug. 18, 1908, he came to Gladwin 
County in 1974 from Detroit. He was a retired locomotive engineer for Great Lakes Steel. Mr. 
Webb was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397. Mr. 
Webb and the former Louverna Hansel were married Nov. 13, 1939, in Kentucky.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Doyle of Gladwin; and 2 grandchildren. Services 
were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl 
Lingberg officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic service was held 
Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Gladwin County Record dated 07-10/1985 Column - 3 
Page - 2
 
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JULIA WEIDNER (1916 - MAY 1947)

DELILAH E. WHEELER (17 DEC 1904 - 27 JULY 1908)

EMIL WEGNER (14 AUG 1869 - 2 MAY 1955)

EWALD A. WEGNER (6 OCT 1897 - 17 OCT 1918)

WILHEMINE J. WEGNER (24 DEC 1858 - 28 JAN 1927)

ROLAND WEINBERG (? - 29 MAY 1906)

LAURA A. WELCH (1884 - NOV 1936)

FRED W. WELSER (1901 – 22 JULY 1999)

HENRIETTE E. WELSER (1903 – 25 JAN 1992)

ERNEST E. WENDLER (21 SEP 1919 - 10 SEP 1993)

ADAM WENDLING (1875 - MARCH 1961)

ELLEN WENDLING (1864 – 23 JUNE 1946)

ELIZABETH WENZ (1888 – 14 MAR 1973)

HENRY WENZ (1881 – 28 JAN 1968)

JOHN W. WENTWORTH, SR (30 NOV 1919 - 17 NOV 2002)

   John W. Wentworth, Sr., 82, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Nov. 17, 2002 at his home. 
He was born Nov. 30, 1919 to William and Viola (Gorbett) Wentworth in Flint. John retired as a 
truck driver in 1969 from Anchor Motor Freight in Flint. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army 10th 
Mountain Division. He had lived in Gladwin County since 1959 and was a member of V.F.W. Post 
11256. He married Ida (Martin) Wentworth Aug. 21, 1945 in Flint. She survives him. 
   Other survivors include sons, Jim (Toni) Wentworth of Gladwin, Mike (Vivian) Wentworth of 
Sumner, Steve (Becky) Wentworth of Harrison, John Jr. (Debra) Wentworth of Gladwin, and Dan 
Wentworth and friend Ruth Larson of Gladwin; daughters, Kathy Briggs of Gladwin, Shelly 
Wentworth of Gladwin and Terry (Chuck) Johnson of Gladwin; 29 grandchildren; 21 great-
grandchildren; sister Beatrice (Joe) Dumphey of West Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by a daughter Barbara, great-granddaughter Korey, brother-in-law 
Elbert Martin, a brother and three sisters. 
   Services will be held today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. 
Rev. Henry List will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. Military Honors will 
be performed by the V.F.W. Post 11256. Memorial contributions may be mad to MidMichigan 
Hospice or Hospice of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record

BRAD ARNOLD WENTZ (10 NOV 1983 - 20 MAY 2005)

Brad Arnold Wentz, 21, of Gladwin died May 20, 2005 in Iraq serving his country in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. He was born Nov. 10, 1983 to Chris and Shelly (Hisey) Wentz of Midland. He 
graduated from Gladwin High School. He lived in Gladwin County his whole life. On May 25, 2003 
he married the former Tami Orvis in Gladwin.
   He was a truck driver in the Army Reserve. He attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, 
Missouri in June 2001 and AIT in June 2002. He transferred form the 180th TC Company to the 
623rd TC Fort Totten, New York in February 2003 enroute to the mobilization station at Fort Dix, 
New Jersey. He was released from active duty and transferred back to the 180th TC in August 
2003. He deployed with the 180th TC Company Nov. 2, 2004 to the mobilization station at Fort 
McCoy, Wisconsin. He left Fort McCoy Jan. 1, 2005 enroute to Camp Virginia in Kuwait for four 
weeks. The 180th convoyed to Camp Anacanda Jan. 18, 2005.
   Surviving him are his wife, Tami Wentz of Gladwin; his daughter, Jerzey Wentz of Gladwin; his 
father and step-mother, Chris and Christine Wentz of Gladwin; his mother, Shelly Wentz of 
Florida; his sister, Brandy Wentz of Zephyrhillis, Florida; his niece, Jazmine Gomez of Zephrhillis, 
Florida; his brother, Justin Clemons of Gladwin; his grandparents, Bill and Michelle Hisey of 
Beaverton, Clark and Sandy Wentz of Gladwin, Nancy Fisher of Zephyrillis, Florida, and Fred and 
Mary Schoenberg of Palmetto, Florida; and his Great-grandmother, Dorothy Wentz of Coleman 
and his Great grandfather, Harold Comer of Beaverton.
   Arrangements were by Hall Funeral Home of Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 06-
01/2005 Column - 1 Page - 2 

ALBERT JAMES WESLEY (1880 – 29 NOV 1957)

ARLINGTON B. WEST (30 SEP 1906 - 1 JUNE 1985) 

Arlington B. West, 78, of 104 May St., Gladwin, died suddenly Saturday morning, June 1, in 
Central Michigan Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in Columbiaville Sept. 30, 1906, he was a self 
employed flight instructor at West Port Airport in Clio. Mr. West instructed a pilot training school 
for the Air Force during World War II and was a certified flight instructor and mechanic. He retired 
in 1971 and moved to Gladwin. He was a past master of the Vienna Lodge 205 F & A.M. past 
worthy patron of the Cli Eastern Star and was also a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge 397 
F & A.M. and the White Clover Chapter 84 OES. He was married to the former Mary Stelmach on 
Jan 11, 1928 in Columbiaville.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Jay of Mead, Okla., and Graden of Burle, Wis.; 5 
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A brother, grandchild and great grandchild preceded 
him in death. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home, 
Gladwin. The Rev. Hal Weemhoff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. A Masonic 
service was held Monday at 8:30 p.m. Gladwin County Record dated 06-05/1985 Column - 3 
Page - 2

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MARY (STELMACH) WEST (24 FEB 1908 - 19 MARCH 1989)

BENJAMIN J. WHEATLEY (4 MARCH 1859 - 14 AUG 1943)

VERA J. WHEATLEY (23 AUG 1861 - 25 SEP 194_?)

BOBBY WHEELER (? - 1937)

? WHEELER (? - 1936)

CLARENCE T. WHEELER (1873 – 31 JULY 1954)

MARY I. WHEELER (1876 – 14 JULY 1956)
 
HUBERT/ROBERT WHEELER (1849 - 8 FEB 1911)

WHEELER 
   Hubert Wheeler, an old soldier and member of the Gladwin G.A.R. post, suffered a stroke of 
paralysis, Wednesday, from which he was unable to rally, expiring at 5 p.m. Comrade Wheeler 
has been in poor health for about a year, having suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year ago 
and one in the summer, this being his third stroke. He was about 62 years old, and had been a 
resident of Gladwin about 20 years and was a painter by trade. He leaves a wife and two 
children--a boy and a girl. Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the M.E. church, Rev. J. M. 
Jensen officiating. Interment will take place in Highland cemetery. Source: Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-09/1911 Column - 4 Page - 8 
 
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MRS. MARIE WHEELER (17 JAN 1876 - 14 JULY 1956)

MRS. WHEELER RITES WERE TUESDAY

   Funeral services were held at Miner Funeral Home, Tuesday for Mrs. Marie Wheeler, 80, who 
passed away July 14 at the Harrison Convalescent Home. Mrs. Wheeler was born in St. Louis, 
Mich., January 17, 1876. She married Clarence Wheeler, August 30, 1899 at Greenville, who 
preceded her in death July 31, 1954. The couple came to Gladwin in 1932 from Saginaw. 
   Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Weston Hartman, Anthony Vignola, 
Ed Doser, Oscar Seltz, George Maier, and Lester Fleming. The Rev. Henry C. Hall officiated with 
burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1956 Column - 7 Page - 1

BETTY M. WHISLER (1907 - OCT 1988)

H. ARTHUR WHISLER (1913 - ?)

BERNARD F. WHITE (11 JUNE 1888 - 16 DEC 1967)

RITES HELD FOR BERNARD WHITE

   Bernard F. White, 79, of Wiggins Lake, died Saturday in the Clare Hospital after a short illness. 
He and his brother, James, were found ill at their home Saturday afternoon by a neighbor who 
had gone to check on them, it was reported. They were taken by Gladwin ambulance to Clare 
when James is still a patient. Bernard White was born in Sage Township on June 11, 1888, and 
was a retired farmer. He was a veteran of World War I and had never married.
   His only immediate survivor is his brother James. Rites were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Father George Artman officiated and burial was in 
Highland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin 
County Record dated 12-20/1967 Column - 7 Page - 1 
 
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FRANCIS WHITE (1892 - 1892) {DAUGHTER OF E. M. & N. E. WHITE}

HELEN JENETTE (GEDNEY) WHITE (19 OCT 1921 - 30 AUG 2003)

Helen J. White , 81, of Gladwin passed away Aug. 30, 2003 at the MidMichigan Medical Center - 
Midland. She was born Oct. 19, 1921 in Gladwin to Howard and Marian Milligan Gedney. She 
married Verl White who survives her. She is also survived by her brothers Harry and William and 
sisters Blanche Lee, June Hyde Reiner and Norma Klein. Sisson Funeral Home handled 
arrangements.

JAMES WHITE (15 JULY 1885 - 9 FEB 1968)

JAMES M. WHITE (11 FEB 1859 - 8 JAN 1928)

THURSDAY. JANUARY 12, 1928 P4 C4
JAMES M. WHITE
James M. White died at his home in Hay township, Sunday, Jan.8, after a long illness. He was 
born in Indiana, and was aged 68 years, 10 months and 28 days. He had been a resident of Hay 
township 6 years. He is survived by his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. White and three sons of 
Hastings and Robert Roy Wood of Detroit were here to attend the funeral. Samuel A. White is a 
brother of Mr. White and Robert Roy Wood, a son of Mrs. White. Services were held at the 
undertaking rooms ofRogers & Neely, Tuesday afternoon at 2, conducted by Rev. E. F. Bailey. 
Burial in Highland cemetery.

MARY ANN WHITE (1852 – 16 APR 1930)

MATILDA (DOXTATER) WHITE (1871 - 1935)

PETER J. WHITE (1840 – 11 FEB 1935)

VERL L. WHITE (12 APRIL 1918 - 2 FEB 2004)

Verl L. White born in Gladwin on April 12, 1918 the youngest of four children to the late George 
and Maude White passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center at the age 
of 85. He attended grade school at the Greer School in Sage Township and then graduated from 
Gladwin High School in 1934. He married the former Helen Jeanette Gedney on Dec. 19, 1939; 
she preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 2003. 

Verl was employed at the Gulf Gas Station in Gladwin and later moved to Flint to work for an 
Excavating Contractor. He served with the 3rd Armored Division in Europe during WWII earning 
several combat awards and the Purple Heart medal. he returned to the Gladwin area for a few 
years after the war, and then went back to Flint finally retiring from General Motors in 1976 when 
he then returned to Gladwin to reside in 1980. He was a member of Union #3260 UAW and the 
#324 AFL. He was a life member of the DAV, Gladwin Masonic Lodge, Gladwin Order of Eastern 
Star, Bay City Consistory and the Elf Khurafeh Shriners. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Helen, his parents, and one sister, Gladys. At Mr. White 
request no services will be held. The Sisson Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM HENRY WHITE (24 APRIL 1861 - 2 DEC 1925)

William H. White died Wednesday morning at five o'clock at Mercy hospital, Bay City. The body 
was brought to his home on Silver Leaf street where funeral services will be held Friday 
afternoon at two o'clock. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1925 Column - 6 Page - 5

WILLIAM HENRY WHITE

   William Henry White was born at Melborne, Ottawa, Can., April 24, 1861, and departed this life 
Dec. 2, 1925, aged 64 years, 7 months and 28 days. In 1887 he was united in marriage with 
Matilda Doxtater. They moved to Gladwin in 1901 where he operated a tonsorial parlor until his 
death. He was an active and beloved member of the Odd Fellow fraternity. His very cheery 
disposition won for him a place in the hearts of all who knew him. 
   He leaves to mourn besides the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Madill of Chesaning, 
Mich., and Mrs. Arwilda Hall of Beaverton, Mich., nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Koonz of 
Detroit; two brothers, Thomas White of Alberta, Can., and Sidney White of Ontario, Can., 
besides a host of friends. The funeral service was held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:00 
p.m., Rev. A. J. Preston of Beaverton, officiating. Burial in the Gladwin cemetery.
   Ralph Bennington, Byron Vannest, Otis Cox, Phineas Milligan, Rufus Card and John Linton 
acted as pallbearers.Gladwin County Record dated 12-10/1925 Column - 3 Page - 4 

A. HOWARD WHITMAN (13 MAY 1912 - 8 AUG 1935)

HOWARD WHITMAN DIES IN GROUT TOWNSHIP THURSDAY

   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Whitman in 
Grout township, south of Gladwin for their son, Howard J. Whitman, Rev. Charles H. Woods, 
officiating. Burial services were held at Highland cemetery. He was born May 13, 1912, in Grout 
township, and died August 8, 1935, at his home in Grout township.
   He is survived by his wife, Mary Whitman, and a son of two years and six months, his parents, 
three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Carnahan, Dorothy and Mabel at home; and two brothers, Lawrence 
and Forest, at home. Gladwin County Record dated 08-14/1935 Column - 4 Page - 5

AMOS WHITMAN (1846 - 18 NOV 1930)

The body of Amos Whiteman, a former resident of Gladwin township, was brought to Gladwin 
Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, for burial at Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 11-
20/1930 Column - 1 Page - 1

ALEXANDER B. WHITMAN (29 SEP 1851 - 17 APRIL 1912)

DANIEL C. WHITMAN (21 MARCH 1889 - 8 JUNE 1968)

RITES HELD FOR DANIEL WHITMAN

   Daniel C. Whitman, 79, of Grout Township, died Saturday in Grand Traverse County after a 
long illness. Born in Gladwin County on March 21, 1889, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. 
Whitman was a retired farmer. He was married to the former Mary Louise Beaubein on Aug. 21, 
1908, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on Aug. 27, 1966.
   Surviving are two sons, Charles of Sanford and Forest of Freeland; two daughters, Mrs. 
Dorothy Hale of Beaverton and Mrs. Mabel Bruner of Gladwin; one brother, Floyd of Beaverton; 
two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hashberger in Ohio and Mrs. Gertrude Brown of Fenton; 20 grandchildren 
and 18 great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
06-12/1968 Column - 2 Page - 1

GROVER DANIEL WHITMAN (21 MARCH 1909 - 1 FEB 1928)

Grover Daniel Whitman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Whitman, was born in Gladwin county, Mich., 
March 21, 1909, and departed this life at Wahjamega, Mich., February 1, 1928, aged 18 years, 10 
months and 10 days. He was always of a kind disposition. 
   He leaves to mourn a father, mother, two sisters, three brothers and many other relatives and 
friends. Three brothers have preceded him to the great beyond. The funeral services were held 
Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, from the Presbyterian church, Beaverton. Rev. A. J. Preston officiating. 
Interment in the Gladwin cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 02-16/1928 Column - 2 Page - 4

MARY LOUISE (BEAUBEIN) WHITMAN (8 APRIL 1892 - 27 AUG 1966)

RITES HELD FOR MARY WHITMAN

   Mrs. Mary Louise Whitman, 74, of Grout Township, died in the Gladwin Hospital Saturday after 
a long illness. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, on April 8, 1892, she had lived in Gladwin County 
since 1894. She was married to Daniel Whitman on August 21, 1908, in Gladwin.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hale of Beaverton and 
Mrs. Mabel Bruner of Gladwin; two sons, Charles of Sanford and Forest of Freeland; 20 
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin 
County Record dated 08-31/1966 Column - 5 Page - 1

SARAH E. WHITMAN (1852 - 1917)

JOSEPH WIATER (15 MARCH 1919 - 1 NOV 1981) 

Joseph Wiatr, 62, of Dearborn Heights, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 1. He was born March 15, 
1919, in Detroit and married the former Wilhemena Schadd February 15, 1947. Surviving are 3 
daughters, Beverly Gier, Kathy Brooks and Darla Wiatr; 5 sons, Daniel, Joseph, David, Richard 
and Darrell; one brother and one sister. Rites were held last Wednesday in Detroit. Burial was in 
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, with the Rev. Herbert Biermann officiating. Gladwin County Record 
dated 11-11/1981 Column - 6 Page - 2

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WILHEMENA WIATER (1923 -1999)

ISAIAH WIDEMAN (04 OCT 1884 - 10 JULY 1975)

Isaiah (Ike) Wideman, 90, died Thursday, July 10, at Gladwin Area Hospital, following an 
extended illness. Born in Sebewaing October 4, 1884, he was the son of Peter and Carol (?) 
Wideman. Coming to Gladwin County in 1935, he farmed his place north of Gladwin on M-18, 
until moving to Gladwin City where he was employed as a clerk in retail grocery stores until his 
retirement. Mr. Wideman and the former Lillian Vanderhoff were married June 21, 1962 in St. 
Johns.
   Surviving are his wife, Lillian; 2 step-daughters; 8 step-grandchildren, and 4 great step-
grandchildren. Services were held Sunday July 13, at 3 p.m.. at the Gladwin Free Methodist 
Church, of which he was a member, and burial was in Highland Cemetery. The Rev. Robert 
Shoaff and Rev. C. E. Howe officiated at the services. Gladwin County Record dated 07-16/1975 
Column - 7 Page - 2

JAMES F. WILBER (ABT. 1867 - 16 SEP 1891)

MILES C. WILBUR (9 JUNE 1872 - 15 MAY 1906)

LUCILLE L. WILCOX (14 OCT 1923 - 9 APRIL 1996)

WILLIAM A. WILCOX (3 NOV 1918 - 23 MAY 1970) 

WILLIAM WILCOX ILL A MONTH

   William A. Wilcox, 51, of Gladwin, died Saturday, May 23, at the Gladwin Hospital, following an 
illness of a month. Born in Grand Blanc, November 3, 1918, Mr. Wilcox served in the U.S. Navy 
during World War II. He and the former Miss Lucille Milmine were married March 3, 1946, in 
Pontiac. They bought the Gladwin News Agency five years ago and came to Gladwin to make 
their home.
   Surviving are his wife, Lucille; four sons, William C. of Metamora, James A. of California, 
Gerald of Flint, and Kym at home; four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Smith of Flint, Mrs. Donna 
Beavers of Howell, Gail and Terry, at home; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 
2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Raymond Reeder officiating. Burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 05-27/1970 Column - 1 Page - 1

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LUCILLE L. WILCOX (14 OCT 1923 - 6 APRIL 1996)

ARTHUR WILLARD (1899 - 1927)

CATHERINE JANE WILLFORD (1842 - MAY 1918)

CLARA ALICE (PARKER) WILLFORD (22 AUG 1871 - MARCH 1938)

DORIS L. WILLFORD (6 JAN 1905 - ?)

JACOB E. WILLFORD (19 FEB 1872 - 30 NOV 1947)

GUN MISHAP IS FATAL

JACOB WILLFORD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF SUNDAY

   Jacob E. Willford, 75, well-known Sage township man, was instantly killed Sunday when he 
was struck by a charge from his 12-gauge shotgun. The accident occurred near his home, a mile 
west and a half mile north of Gladwin, about 11:30 a.m. Mr. Willford had left his house to shoot 
an owl that had been molesting his chickens, and was stepping across a fence when a 
protruding wire caught the gun and caused it to fire; the charge striking him in the head.
   He was found by his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, who made her home with her father, 
when she went to call him to dinner. Mr. Willford was prominent in county affairs, representing his 
township on the board of supervisors for many years, and serving several terms as county road 
commissioner. 
   Mr. Willford was born in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 19, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
William Willford. In 1893 he was married in Iowa, and he and Mrs. Willford came to live on the 
farm in Gladwin county 44 years ago.
   Surviving are two sons, Gordon and Buryl, both of Gladwin; two daughters, Irma Thorington 
and Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, also of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His 
wife and one son, Maurice, preceded Mr. Willford in death.
   Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Reigle Funeral Home, with 
the Rev. Sidney S. Rood of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were his six grandsons. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1947 Column 
- 8 Page - 1

MARIE H. (BIGELOW) WILLFORD (19 FEB 1926 - 6 SEP 1987)

Marie H. Willford, 61, of 1100 Thorington Dr., Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept. 6, in the Midland 
Hospital Center after a short illness. Born in New Haven Feb. 19, 1926, she had spent most of 
her life in Gladwin County. She was married to Thomas Willford in Greenville, Ohio, in 1950. He 
preceded her in death Jan. 9, 1965.
   Surviving are one daughter, Gail Copeland of Burton; one son, Richard of Phoniex, Ariz.; one 
brother, Junior Bigelow of Gladwin; and one sister, Opal Henry of Gladwin. Two sisters preceded 
her in death. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Edward Eichenberger officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-09/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

MAURICE EMMON WILLFORD (1893 - MAY 1919)

WILLIAM WILLFORD (1832 - 1921)

W. GORDON WILLFORD (16 JULY 1900 - 12 APRIL 1973)

AGNES I. (STUART) WILLIAMS (6 AUG 1885 - 18 OCT 1973)

Mrs. Agnes I. Williams, 88, of N. Branch Drive, Beaverton, died Thursday, October 18, at the 
Clare Osteopathic Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fraserburgh, Scotland, August 6, 1885, 
the former Agnes Stuart was married to Frederick Williams in 1922, and he died in 1937. She had 
been a resident of Gladwin County for 2 1/2 years, coming here from Plymouth. 
   Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Florence) Levely of Beaverton; and 2 grandchildren. 
Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton, with Fr. T. Edward 
Bennett officiating. Intombment was in Highland Mausoleum, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record 
dated 10-24/1973 Column - 4 Page - 2   
 
ARTHUR G. WILLIAMS (2 MARCH 1919 - 7 APRIL 1963)

SHORT ILLNESS IS FATAL

   Arthur G. Williams, 44, executive vice president of the First State Savings Bank of Gladwin, 
passed away early Sunday morning from a heart attack after a brief illness. He had entered the 
Midland Hospital Thursday evening and his sudden passing was totally unexpected and came as 
a shock to the whole community. Since coming to Gladwin from Munising seven years ago to 
take the position as executive vice president of the bank here, he had become well-known and 
was held in high esteem by his business associates and friends.
   Born in Ironwood, March 2, 1919, he was a World War II veteran serving in the European 
theatere. He was married to Lillian Lund in Munising on November 9, 1946. He is survived by his 
wife, Lillian; three daughters, Cherlyl, Judith, and Patricia, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Lillie M. 
Williams, Chicago; four sisters, Miss Ruth Williams, Chicago; Mrs. Jean Johnson, Waukegan, Ill., 
Mrs. Carol Williams, Arizona; and Mrs. Dorothy Mae Peterson, Sacremento, California. His father 
and two brothers preceded him in death.
   Mr. Williams was a member of the Gladwin Methodist Church, Methodist Men's Club, Gladwin 
Rotary Club, and Masonic Lodge of Munising. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at 
the Miner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ross E. Tracy officiating. Interment was in Highland 
Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Rotartans and business associates. 
Gladwin County Record dated 04-10/1963 Column - 2 Page - 1
 
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CHARLOTTE M. (FERRELL) WILLIAMS (5 MAY 1885 - 18 SEP 1945)

FORMER RESIDENT BURIED HERE

   Mrs. Charlotte M. Williams, 60, passed away, Tuesday, September 18, in the Liela Hospital at 
Battle Creek, of a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Friday at the Hall Funeral 
Home, conducted by Rev. John Scott. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. She was the 
daughter of Charles and Adele M. (Schoof) Ferrell and was born on May 5, 1885, in Grout 
township. A graduate of the Gladwin high school and Ferris Institute, she taught school for 
eighteen years and served on the board of county school examiners for several years.
   She was married to Oscar E. Williams, in October, 1912. He preceded her in death in 1937. 
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Evida Hibbard, of Battle Creek; two brothers, Walter Ferrell, of 
Three Rivers and Charles, of Gladwin; two sisters, Mrs. Adele Wagonitz, of Cleveland, Ohio and 
Mrs. Mabel Lane, of Almont. Gladwin County Record dated 09-26/1945 Column - 7 Page - 1

DONNA M. (SHAFFER) WILLIAMS (4 SEP 1887 - 24 MARCH 1985)

Donna M. Williams, 97, of 301 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Sunday, March 24, in the Gladwin 
Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin Sept. 4, 1887, she graduated from St. Mary's 
Academy in Monroe and attended Eastern Michigan College from 1908 to 1910. She taught 
school in Gladwin, Battle Creek and Detroit before moving to Bronxville, N.Y. She moved back 
to Gladwin in 1942. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin Women's 
Club and a past member of the Gladwin Library Board. The former Donna Shaffer, she was 
married to Michael Williams July 11, 1922, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1942. 
   Surviving is one son, Dr. John Williams, Phd of Ann Arbor. A brother, Judge John Shaffer 
died April 14, 1969. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart 
Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
A scripture service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record 
dated 03-27/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

JOHN TROY WILLIAMS (11 MARCH 1924 - 31 JAN 2004)
John Troy Williams, age 79, of Ann Arbor died Saturday, January 31, 2004. He was born in 
Gladwin, MI, on March 11, 1924, son of Donna (Shafer) and Michael Williams. John served in the 
U.S. Army and was trained as a medic. Once discharged, he returned to Central Michigan 
University and then continued graduate studies at U of M. A Master’s in Library Science led to a 
lifetime career at various universities, including the University of Michigan, as a reference librarian 
and administrator. John also obtained a Master’s in History, his lifelong enjoyment. He went to 
Michigan State University to obtain a Doctorate in Sociology. John was a gentle, kind person 
who was quite intellectual. He loved history, especially biographies, poetry, and the world of 
financial investments. You could learn a lot listening to him. Always single, with no children or 
siblings, his family was comprised of his many friends, including, friend and close companion, 
Carol Lee Charles. He attended church at the First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor. 
In lieu of flowers, John would have preferred donations to charitable organizations, such as, area 
churches or civic theater, or to the donor’s choice. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, 
February 9, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the 1st Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw 
Avenue. Arrangements by Muehlig Funeral Chapel. 
MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS (1885 - 30 JAN 1942)
 
PNEUMONIA IS FATAL TO M. D. WILLIAMS

   Gladwin friends were shocked to learn this week of the death of Michael D. Williams, 56, of 
Bronxville, N.Y. With his wife the former Donna Shaffer, Mr. Williams had frequently visited 
Gladwin in recent years and was well known here. Mr. Williams died suddenly on January 30 at 
Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville following an attack of pneumonia. At the time of his death he 
was employed as personnel director of the Horn and Hardart Co., of New York. 
   A native of Albany, N.Y., Mr. Williams served during the first World War as a captain in the 
Ordnance Procurement Division, both at Washington and overseas. After the war he served as a 
sales executive for the General Electric Co., later becoming a mediator for the National Labor 
Relations Board. Surviving are Mrs. Williams, a son Jack, and a brother, James Williams.
   Judge John C. Shaffer of Gladwin, left here for Bronxville January 30th when he was notified 
of his brother-in-law's death. He remained in Bronxville for funeral services at St. Joseph's 
church on February 2, and returned to Gladwin on February 9. Gladwin County Record dated 
Column - 6 Page - 5

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OSCAR E. WILLIAMS (11 JUNE 1873 - 26 JUNE 1937)

O. E. WILLIAMS FORMER BOURRET RESIDENT DIES

   Services were held Sunday afternoon at Hebble chapel, Battle Creek, for Oscar E. Williams, a 
former resident of Bourret township, conducted by Rev. Mark F. Sanborn of the First Baptist 
church there and at the Gladwin Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon, June 28, by 
Rev. Karl H. Keefer. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Mr. Williams died suddenly 
Saturday morning of heart trouble shortly after six o'clock while yet in bed. He was the oldest 
child of John and Mary Ann Williams and was born June 11, 1873, in Ontario. He came to Flint as 
a young man, went from there to Sault St. Marie. About 30 years ago he moved to Bourret 
township. Here he married Charlotte Ferrell September 23, 1912. They have one daughter, Evida.
   He was educated in the provincial schools in Canada. At one time he was a very enthusiastic 
worker in the Knights of Pythias, and has held all the leading offices. For the past 12 years he 
has driven a truck for the Ferrell Home Dairy of Battle Creek. He was a great favorite on his 
postes and made many friends. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Williams, and daughter 
Evida; one brother, Wesley Williams of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. Worth (Alice) Welch of 
Davison; Mrs. Perl (Laura) O'Dell of Linden, Mrs. H. S. (Myrtle) Pomeroy of Flint and several 
nieces and nephews.
   Pall bearers were his old friends, James H. Carey, Herbert Stephens, Perry Miller, Rolla Hanes, 
Sidney Cohoon and R. A. Schliter, all of Bourett township. Relatives and friends, who came for 
the funeral, were Mr. and Mrs. Worth E. Welch of Davison, Mr. and Mrs. Perl O'Dell, their 
daughter Marguerite and her husband from Linden, Mrs. and Mrs. H. F. Pomeroy of Flint, Mr. and 
Mrs. H. J. Hart of Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clapp of Flint, Mrs. Ed Wrigglesworth of Byron, Mr. 
and Mrs. Hoyt Barclay, of Battle Creek and Mrs. W. C. Ferrell of Three Rivers. Gladwin County 
Record dated 06-30/1937 Column - 4 Page - 1

JACOB E. WILLFORD (19 FEB 1872 - 30 NOV 1947) 

GUN MISHAP IS FATAL

JACOB WILLFORD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF SUNDAY

   Jacob E. Willford, 75, well-known Sage township man, was instantly killed Sunday when he 
was struck by a charge from his 12-gauge shotgun. The accident occurred near his home, a mile 
west and a half mile north of Gladwin, about 11:30 a.m. Mr. Willford had left his house to shoot 
an owl that had been molesting his chickens, and was stepping across a fence when a 
protruding wire caught the gun and caused it to fire; the charge striking him in the head.
   He was found by his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, who made her home with her father, 
when she went to call him to dinner. Mr. Willford was prominent in county affairs, representing his 
township on the board of supervisors for many years, and serving several terms as county road 
commissioner. 
   Mr. Willford was born in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 19, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
William Willford. In 1893 he was married in Iowa, and he and Mrs. Willford came to live on the 
farm in Gladwin county 44 years ago.
   Surviving are two sons, Gordon and Buryl, both of Gladwin; two daughters, Irma Thorington 
and Mrs. Gertrude Bellinger, also of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His 
wife and one son, Maurice, preceded Mr. Willford in death.
   Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Reigle Funeral Home, with 
the Rev. Sidney S. Rood of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were his six grandsons. Gladwin County Record dated 12-03/1947 Column 
- 8 Page - 1

DONNA (SHAFFER) WILLIAMS (4 SEP 1887 - 24 MARCH 1985)

Donna M. Williams, 97, of 301 N. Bowery Ave., Gladwin, died Sunday, March 24, in the Gladwin 
Area Hospital after a long illness. Born in Gladwin Sept. 4, 1887, she graduated from St. Mary's 
Academy in Monroe and attended Eastern Michigan College from 1908 to 1910. She taught 
school in Gladwin, Battle Creek and Detroit before moving to Bronxville, N.Y. She moved back 
to Gladwin in 1942. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin Women's 
Club and a past member of the Gladwin Library Board. The former Donna Shaffer, she was 
married to Michael Williams July 11, 1922, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1942.
   Surviving is one son, Dr. John Williams, Phd of Ann Arbor. A brother, Judge John Shaffer 
died April 14, 1969. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart 
Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. 
A scripture service was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record 
dated 03-27/1985 Column - 5 Page - 2

JOHN T. WILLIAMS (1924 - 2004)

BOURKE C. WILMOT (8 DEC 1893 - 5 MAY 1981)

WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY BOURKE WILMOT DIES

   Bourke C. Wilmot, 87, well-known Gladwin attorney, died Tuesday, May 5, in the Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fenton on December 8, 1893, he had spent most of his 
life in Gladwin County. Following graduation from Gladwin High School he attended the 
University of Michigan and received his law degree in 1915. He then entered law practice with his 
father Charles. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I, in France and attained the rank of 
sergeant.
   An avid sports fan and an athlete himself, he played baseball and was on the track team at 
Albion and was a shortstop on the U. of M. baseball team. A golfer and a bowler, he was a 
member of the first bowling league in Gladwin and was elected to the Gladwin-Beaverton Bowling 
Hall of Fame in 1978. In 1978, he donated $10,000 towards a new Gladwin High School baseball 
diamond, which was named "Wilmot Field." The same year he was named Gladwin County 
"Citizen of The Year."
   Mr. Wilmot served the public in many capacities through the years. He was mayor of Gladwin 
from 1923-24 and again in 1931-32 and was a councilman in 1943-44. He was prosecuting 
attorney and later Judge of Probate. He continued his law pratice until illness forced him to retire 
in early 1980.
   Never married, he is survived by one brother, Francis of Detroit and several nieces and 
nephews. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The 
Rev. Father Robert Henley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 05-13/1981 Column - 1 Page - 1
 
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LAURA C. (HUNTINGTON) WILMOT (9 MARCH 1866 - 20 OCT 1964)

MRS. WILMOT, 98, PASSES TUESDAY

   Mrs. Laura C. Wilmot, 98, of Gladwin City, died Tuesday evening at the Gladwin Nursing Home 
after several weeks illness. The former Laura Huntington was born March 9, 1866, at Bancroft. 
She was married to Charles B. Wilmot in December, 1892, in Bancroft, and came to Gladwin in 
1893. She had lived at her home on Beech Street for 70 years. Mr. Wilmot died in March, 1950. 
Mrs. Wilmot was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Eastern Star Lodge.
   Survivors are three sons - Judge of Probate Bourke C. Wilmot, of Gladwin, with whom she 
made her home, Carl H. and Francis E. Wilmot, both of Detroit; five grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Winifred Vernier, preceded her in death.
   Services will be held Friday, October 23, at 1 o'clock p.m. at the Miner Chapel. The Rev. Franz 
A. Ollerman will officiate at the rites and interment will be in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County 
Record dated 10-21/1964 Column - 2 Page - 1   

ELMER E. WILSON (29 MAY 1894 - 23 JUNE 1976) 

Elmer E. Wilson, 82, of 201 E. Grout St., Gladwin, died Wednesday, June 23 at Gladwin Area 
Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral 
Home Gladwin Chapel, with the Rev. Carl O. Lindberg officiating. Burial was in Highland 
Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born May 29, 1894, in Fairview, Ill. He had been a resident of Gladwin 
County since 1954, coming here from Illinois. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War 
I. 
   Surviving are 2 daughters, and a son, all of Galesburg, Ill.; 3 sisters, including Mrs. Donald 
(Henrietta E.) McDowell of Gladwin; 2 brothers; and 5 grandchildren. Gladwin County Record 
dated 06-30/1976 Column - 5 Page - 2

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JAMES N. WILSON (7 FEB 1904 - 19 NOV 1987) 

James N. Wilson, 83, of 215 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Town & 
Country Nursing Home, Midland, after a long illness. Born in Big Rapids Feb. 7, 1904, he came 
to Gladwin County in the 1950's. Mr. Wilson operated a welding shop here. He was a veteran of 
World War I and a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Mr. Wilson and the former 
Elsie Crisherin were married in 1922 in Detroit.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Frederick of Sebewaing, 2 daughters, Mrs. Walter 
(Sylvia) Allen and Mrs. Ralph (Elsie) Neal of Midland; 2 brothers, Dale and Ernest of Port Huron; 
2 sisters, Elizabeth Shank of Port Huron and Wanda Vigh of Orlando, Fla.; 9 grandchildren and 
19 great grandchildren. Two children and a brother preceded him in death.
   Services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. The Rev. 
Burton Kincaid officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge 
of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Gideons. Gladwin County 
Record dated 11-25/1987 Column - 3 Page - 2

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JOHN WILSON (1863 – 17 SEP 1954)

JOHN GLEN "JACK" WILSON, SR (1930 - 23 JUNE 1950) 

FATHER AND SON BURIED HERE

   Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Curtis were called to Mt. Clemens on Friday, June 23, by the sudden death 
of Mrs. Curtis brother, John Wilson. Mr. Wilson was killed instantly in an automobile accident in 
which he and his son, John Jr., were passengers. John Jr. was critically injured and passed away 
five days later. Burial services were held in Highland cemetery, Gladwin on June 26 and July 1st. 
   Those coming to Gladwin to attend the burial services were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks and two 
sons, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Wilson, Blanceh, Helen, Nickie, Larry, Robert , Thomas and Jean 
Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Schoff and 
daughter, Loren. Mr. and Mrs. R. McDonald and daughter, Bertha, of Mt. Clemens; Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Jennings and two daughters, of Cincinnati, Ohio; James Wilson, of Rhode Island; Mr. and 
Mrs. Wilbur Lockard, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Anderson and two daughters, of Van Wert, Ohio; Mr. 
and Mrs. Thomas Plunket, of Van Dyke; Mr. and Mrs. R. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rodden 
and two children, Mr. James Phillips and daughter, of Roscommon; and Robert North and Jack 
Curtis, of Wyandotte. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

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JOHN GLEN "JACK" WILSON, JR (? - 28 JUNE 1950) 

FATHER AND SON BURIED HERE

   Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Curtis were called to Mt. Clemens on Friday, June 23, by the sudden death 
of Mrs. Curtis brother, John Wilson. Mr. Wilson was killed instantly in an automobile accident in 
which he and his son, John Jr., were passengers. John Jr. was critically injured and passed away 
five days later. Burial services were held in Highland cemetery, Gladwin on June 26 and July 1st. 
   Those coming to Gladwin to attend the burial services were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks and two 
sons, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Wilson, Blanceh, Helen, Nickie, Larry, Robert , Thomas and Jean 
Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Plunket, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Schoff and 
daughter, Loren. Mr. and Mrs. R. McDonald and daughter, Bertha, of Mt. Clemens; Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Jennings and two daughters, of Cincinnati, Ohio; James Wilson, of Rhode Island; Mr. and 
Mrs. Wilbur Lockard, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Anderson and two daughters, of Van Wert, Ohio; Mr. 
and Mrs. Thomas Plunket, of Van Dyke; Mr. and Mrs. R. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rodden 
and two children, Mr. James Phillips and daughter, of Roscommon; and Robert North and Jack 
Curtis, of Wyandotte. Gladwin County Record dated 07-05/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

OLIVIA JANE WILSON (1873 – 1 AUG 1938)

ROLAND "CHUM" WILSON (5 NOV 1901 - 24 JUNE 1977)

Roland (Chum) Wilson, 76, of 955 N. Bard Rd., Sage Township, died at his home Friday, June 
24, following a long illness. Born in Sage Township, November 5, 1901, he had spent his lifetime 
farming in Gladwin County.
   Surviving are 1 sister, Mrs. Marjorie Gifford of Flint. Services are being held today  
(Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Gladwin Chapel - Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Bates and 
interment in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 06-29/1977 Column - 5 Page - 2

SCOTT E. WILSON (24 OCT 1963 - 19 NOV 1999)
Scott E. Wilson, 36, of Gladwin, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, as the result of an automobile 
accident in Gladwin. Born Oct. 24, 1963 in Highland Park, he lived in Gladwin County since 1979. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 1981 to 1985. He was a machinist apprentice for Acme 
Carbide Die in Gladwin. He was a 1981 graduate of Gladwin High School and belonged to the 
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gladwin, Aerie 3292. 
Surviving are three daughters, Jennifer, Christina, and Michelle, all of Gladwin; his parents, 
Donald and Lois Wilson of Gladwin; one brother, Mark of Gladwin; and one sister, Dawn Greer 
of McKenzie, Tenn. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin 
Chapel, with Rev. Donald Roberts officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Children Trust Fund.
VIE E. (FOUTCH) ROUNDTREE - WING (1892 – 8 MAY 1960)
COLON ELMER WIPER (? - 13 SEP 1906)
CORNELIUS WIPER (? - 22 JULY 1900)

ELIZABETH WIPER (ABT. 22 FEB 1833 - 19 OCT 1924)

Elizabeth Wiper died at her home in Coleman, Oct. 19, aged 91 years, 7 months and 27 days. 
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. David Rose, of Coleman, two daughters and one son at 
Grass Lake. Funeral services were held at the house at 10 a.m., Oct. 22, burial took place in the 
Highland cemetery at Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 11-06/1924 Column - 6 Page - 5

DELLA WIRICK (1880 - 1926)

JAMES ALFRED WIRICK (1873 – 7 NOV 1952)

LEO V. WISE (21 MARCH 1887 - JAN 1960) 

SERVICES HELD HERE SATURDAY

   Funeral services were held Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m. for Leo V. Wise at the Miner 
Chapel. The Rev. Ross Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Wise, a retired 
painter and decorator contractor, had been ill for several months. He was born March 21, 1887 in 
Holly and had been a resident of Gladwin County for three and one-half years. Survivors include 
his wife Hazel; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne Lindahl; and two grandchildren. Gladwin County 
Record dated 02-03/1960 Column - 2 Page - 2

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GUY P. WISNER (1871 – 7 MARCH 1945)

MARY (HOWARD) WISNER (1876 – 28 MAR 1940)

ALVIN EDWARD WITTE (1914 -21 MARCH 1998)

MARY B. WOLTMANN (8 DEC 1933 - 29 DEC 1995)

BENJAMIN F. WOOD (12 JUNE 1893 - 30 MAY 1923)

Benjamin F. Wood was born June 12, 1893 in Gladwin, Mich., and died at his home in Flint, 
Mich., May 30, 1923, aged 29 years, 11 months and 18 days. Mr. Wood spent his early life at his 
home in Clare county, November 13, 1915, he was married to Mary Jane Mavis at Harrion, and to 
this union were born three children, Lillian, Richard and Clifford. Last summer Mr. and Mrs. Wood 
moved to Flint where they resided until his death Mr. Wood gave his heart to God and when the 
end came he was ready to meet his Maker.
   Besides Mrs. Wood and three children, Mr. Wood leaves to mourn, his father and mother, Mr. 
and Mrs. Frank Wood of Clare county, four brothers, Glen and Fred of Flint, and Claude and 
Loren at home; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Kleivoneit of Flint and Mrs. Menzo Keys of Saginaw, 
besides other relatives and a host of friends. One sister died in infancy.
   Funeral services were conducted June 3 at the home of the parents, Rev. Burkey officiating. 
Interment in Highland cemetery. Pallbearers were: Aubrey Chatterton, Walter Walker, Charles 
Bryan, Melvin Haines and Loyal Haddix. Gladwin County Record dated 06-07/1923 Column - 5 
Page - 8

FRANK H. WOOD (1859 - 1955)

HOMER R. WOOD, SR (6 MAY 1913 - 29 MARCH 1969)

INJURIES FATAL TO HOMER WOOD

   Homer R. Wood, Sr., 55, of Rt. 2, Beaverton, died Saturday, March 29, in University Hospital, 
Ann Arbor. Mr. Wood was injured on March 16, when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by 
a car in Napoleon, Mich. He was born in Gladwin County on May 6, 1913. He moved to 
Beaverton in October 1968 from Ferndale. Mr. Wood was a mechanic. He was married to Ethel C. 
Campbell on October 15, 1966, in Ferndale. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, 
Homer J., of South Plainfield, N. J., William, of Mattawan, and Sgt. Warren, in Vietnam; two 
daughters, Mrs. Kaye Brueggerman, of Napoleon, and Mrs. Wilma Homer, of Bath; one brother, 
George H., of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Katheryn Mill, of St. Louis, Mo.; nine step-children and 
15 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Neil G. Keyes officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 
04-02/1969 Column - 5 Page - 2

LILLIAN (CONNER) WOOD (26 FEB 1866 - 6 JAN 1941)

MRS. FRANK WOOD DIES AT HARRISON MONDAY

   Mrs. Frank Wood of Harrison died at her home Monday, January 6. Mrs. Wood was born 
February 26, 1866 in Ontario and on March 28, 1885, she was married to Frank Wood. To them 
were born eight children, two of whom preceded her in death.
   Surviving her are her husband, six children, Mrs. Ernst Klewoneit of Flint, Mrs. Menzo Key of 
Midland, Glenn and Claud of Flint, and Loren and Fred of Harrison, a brother, Phillip Conner of 
Grout township, twenty-four grandchildren. 
   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home with Rev. Chas. 
Kleinhardt officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 01-
08/1941 Column - 5 Page - 1

ADDIE (DAVIS) WOODRING (25 DEC 1867 - 1 JAN 1950)

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR MRS. WOODRING

   Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Woodring, 82, a resident of Buckeye township for many years, 
will be held at the Gladwin Methodist church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Henry 
Kreulen, of Bay City, will officiate and burial will be in the Highland cemetery. Mrs. Woodring was 
born on December 25, 1867, in Branch county. Her husband, Henry C. Woodring, preceded her in 
death on December 15, 1931. Mrs. Woodring died at a nursing home, where she has been a 
patient for the past two years, on Sunday, January 1.
   Surviving her are two sons, Lyle Woodring of Flint and Jonathan Woodring of California, also 
six grandchilden. Pallbearers will be Earl Shumway, Walter Borton, Earl Armstrong, Ray Havens, 
Boyd Oard and Louis McMahon. Gladwin County Record dated 01-04/1950 Column - 3 Page - 1

HENRY C. WOODRING (18 MARCH 1863 - 15 DEC 1931)

Henry C. Woodring died of cerebral hemorrage Dec. 15, 1931, at his home at Arbutus in Buckeye 
township. Henry C. Woodring was born March 18, 1863, in Fulton county, Ohio, and was the son 
of Jonathan and Classie Woodring. When he was five years old he came with his parents to 
Michigan. He was married Dec. 12, 1886, to Addie Davis of Woodbridge township, Hillsdale 
county, Michigan. Mr. Woodring lived at Delta, Ohio, five years, at Cambria, Mich., 1868 to 1880, 
at South Camden, Michigan, from 1880 to 1913, when, with his family, he came to Arbutus Oct. 
13 and located on a farm, where he has since resided. He was a member of the United Brethren 
church at South Camden, Michigan.
   He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jonathan and Lyle, both of Flint; six grandchildren, Viola 
Woodring of Camden, Helen, Betty, Jackie, Neil and Paul Woodring of Flint; four brothers, Uriah 
and Charles of Reading, William and Samuel of Camden; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Tyrrill of 
Reading and Mrs. Rosie Jones of Norwalk, Ohio; two half brothers, Roddie Woodring of Lansing 
and Enoch Stahl of Gladwin. One son, Farn Henry, died Nov. 25, 1918, and one daughter, Lalah, 
died June 9, 1898.
   Services were held at the Methodist church at Gladwin Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. 
Henry Kreulin of Bay City, followed by burial at Highland cemetery. The pallbearers were Tom 
Rise, Ray Havens, Earl Armstrong, Earl Shumway, Frank Schembers and Boyd Oard. Gladwin 
County Record dated 12-24/1931 Column - 3 Page - 1

DONALD E. WOODS (1942 - 1980)

GEORGE R. WOODS (1859 - 1947)

GEORGE WOODS (? - 31 MARCH 1909) {BABY OF: GEORGE R. & MARY WOODS}

JEFFREY R. WOODS (21 DEC 1967 - 18 NOV 1999)
Jeffrey R. Woods, , 31, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 in Lakewood, Colo. Born Dec. 
21, 1967 in Midland, he was the son of Ronald and Carole Morgan Woods. He graduated from 
Gladwin High School in 1986, and worked as a truck driver with U.S. Express Trucking Co. 
Surviving are his mother, Carole Woods of Gladwin; one brother, John and wife Jennifer Woods 
of Gladwin; grandparents, Frank and Leone Morgan of Gladwin; two nephews, Mitchell and 
Jacob Woods; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald 
Woods. Services were held at 11 a.m. last Tuesday at Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Deane 
Wyllys officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
MARY (?) WOODS (31 MAY 1853 - 19 JULY 1907)

Mrs. Mary A. Woods was born May 31, 1853, at Ossian, Wells county, Indiana, and departed this 
life July 19, 1907, aged 54 years, 1 month and 18 days. She leaves to mourn her departure a 
husband, two sons and a brother, besides a host of friends. She was married to George Woods 
in the year of 1881, and to this union were born two sons who still survive her. 
   She was a faithful wife and a patient mother. She was born into the Kingdom of her Lord in 
1901 and united with the United Brethren Church. In 1902 she moved with her family to Gladwin, 
Mich., residing here until her death which occurred after weeks of suffering and then passing 
away in the triumphs of her faith, her last words being, "I am going, Good by, good by, Meet me 
in heaven."
   The funeral sermon was preached in the M. E. church by Elder Rumley, Text I Cor. xv-19, "If in 
this life only we have hope in Christ we are of all men most miserable."

Mother they place is vacant now;
   We hear they word no more.
But thou hast gone across this shore;
   Where Jesus ever lives.
 
"We prayed you might live; God hast an 
   swerved our prayers.
In a way we least thought in our depths of dispair.
   She lives and shall live until Time is no-more.
And the ship of Salvation grounds on eternity's shore.

For to live was to leave all the laurels you'd won.
   And, taking our hand, says meet me in Heaven
Her life shows a woman on whom we can rely.
   And death showing the world how a Christian can die."
Gladwin County Record dated 07-25/1907 Column - 4 Page - 1

RONALD E. WOODS (1942 - JAN 1980)

WARREN W. WOODSIDE (1898 – 21 JULY 1981)

EMILY J. WOODWARD (1855 - MARCH 1946)

WILLIAM F. WOODWARD (1859 - ?)
 
ROBERT A. WOODWORTH (16 MARCH 1929 - 12 OCT 1988) 

Robert A. Woodworth, 59 of 4850 Eagleson Rd., Gladwin, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, at his home 
after a short illness with cancer. Born in Ferndale, March 16, 1929, he came to Gladwin County in 
1974. Mr. Woodworth was retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Southfield. He served 3 
enlistments in the service and drove a Gladwin school bus for 6 years. He also delivered Meals 
on Wheels. Mr. Woodworth and the former Helen Wyatt were married Feb. 5, 1966 in Farmington.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 step-sons, Steven Hubbard of Detroit and Keith Hubbard 
of Gladwin; one step-daughter, Helen Sanchez of Grayling; one brother, Arthur of Westland; 2 
sisters, Ruth Carly of Florida and Mary Lou Curnow of Harrison; and 7 grandchildren.
   Services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Jerry Weiis officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Graveside services were handled 
by the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Gladwin County Record dated 10-19/1988 Column - 4 
Page - 2

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ALFRED C. WRAY (20 MARCH 1918 - 3 JAN 1989)

ARLENE R. WRAY (1920 – 30 MAY 1996)

CLARE WRAY (1915 - OCT 1930)

CLAUDE WRAY (1882 – 17 AUG 1973)

CLAYTON HAROLD WRAY (22 NOV 1912 - 4 SEP 1960) 

ILLNESS FATAL TO CLAYTON WRAY

   Clayton Harold Wray, 47, died at his home in Gladwin Sunday following a heart attack. He was 
born on Nov. 22, 1912, in Gladwin, and was married to the former Miss Arlene Cripps here on 
March 7, 1937. A veteran of World War II, his eyes were injured in 1945 while serving with Co. C, 
1263rd Engineers Battalion in Europe. He spent two years overseas in the Rhineland and Central 
European campaigns. Returning to Gladwin after discharge from service he has operated a 
trucking business.
   Survivors include his wife, Arlene; four sons, Floyd, Kent, Leon, Gary, of Gladwin; his father, 
Claude, of Gladwin; and four brothers, Delvin, of Saginaw, Alfred, of Flint and Elmer and Fred of 
Lansing; and five sisters, Mrs. Madonna Gary, of Lansing, Mrs. Delpha Loar, of Clare, Ruth 
Wray, Mrs. Betty Rutter, and Mrs. Lona Ritchie of Saginaw.
   Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. E. 
Fogelsonger officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 09-
07/1960 Column - 4 Page - 1

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DIANNE F. "ROMER" WRAY (1948 - 1955)

EDITH (STONE) WRAY (1893 - 1939)

ELMER D. WRAY (18 JUNE 1922 - 25 SEP 1989)

KENT E. WRAY (9 MARCH 1939 - 14 JULY 1998)

MARGARET ETTA WRAY (6 JAN 1908 - 17 AUG 1999)
 
WILLIAM HAROLD WRAY (10 MARCH 1891 - 10 FEB 1967) 

ILLNESS FATAL TO HAROLD WRAY

   William Harold Wray, Sage Township farmer, died at the V. A. Hospital in Ann Arbor Friday, 
Feb. 10, following a long illness. He was 75-years old. Born March 10, 1891, in Crossville, Mr. 
Wray came to Gladwin County 71 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. 
Navy. He and the former Pearl Fries were married Oct. 21, 1924, in Beaverton.
   Survivors are his wife, Pearl; three sons, Lyle of Clio, William of Grand Blanc, and Clinton of 
Linden; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Edgar of Swartz Creek; a brother, Claude of Flint, and a sister, 
Mrs. Nancy Gleason of Grand Blanc; and 13 grandchildren.
   Services were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home with Elder Alva Pendlton 
officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery.  Gladwin County Record dated 02-15/1967 Column - 
3 Page - 1

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BEATRICE WRIGHT (1895 – 19 APR 1896)

BERTRAM A. WRIGHT (1875 - 1951)

DAVID B. WRIGHT (4 OCT 1856 - 1 JUNE 1931)

David Wright died Monday, June 1, 1931, at 9 a.m. at Flint, having been in poor health several 
years. Mr. Wright was born in Canada in August, 1855, and was nearly 76. He came to Gladwin in 
1882. Here he met Miss Nancy M. Moore to whom he was married Sept. 10, 1884, and who died 
in 1904. Three daughters, Katherine, Isabel and Margaret, were born to them. Mr. Wright made his 
home in Gladwin until he went to Flint about 20 years ago to make his home with his daughters.
   His daughters, Mrs. Leslie Webster and Mrs. Delmer Birdsall of Flint, and Mrs. W. F. Dubois of 
Portland, Oregon, survive him. The body was brought to Gladwin and taken to St. Paul's 
Episcopal church where services were held June 4, followed by burial services at Highland 
cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. John Willis (sister) and their daughter of Carleton Place, Ont., and his 
daughters and their families of Flint accompanied the body to Gladwin. Gladwin County Record 
dated 06-11/1931 Column - 6 Page - 1

DUDLEICH I. WRIGHT (22 MARCH 1885 - 24 SEP 1910)

EBEN DANIEL WRIGHT (8 FEB 1869 - 25 MARCH 1929)

Eben D. Wright of Sherman township, died March 25, 1929, in Saginaw, where he had gone two 
weeks before for medical help. Eben D. Wright, son of Silas and Louise Wright, was born Feb. 
8, 1869 in Hope township, Midland county and was 60 years, 1 month and 17 days old. His 
father having died, he moved with his mother, four brothers and seven sisters to Gladwin about 
1890. He was married to Miss Florence Pike, Dec. 31, 1893, who survives him with 11 children. 
One daughter died in infancy. His living children are Eber Wright of Gladwin, Mrs. George Snover 
and Mrs. Dewey Frye of Butman township, Mrs. Fred Ehle of Hamilton township; Walter Wright, 
Mrs. Fred Klemach and Mrs. Bartley Roe of Saginaw; Clarence, Francis, Doris and Amanda at 
home. He also leaves 16 grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers.
   His health has been poor for three years, but his death came as a shock to the family, who 
expected he would get help. The body was brought to Gladwin Tuesday and taken to the home 
of his son, Eber Wright on Silver Leaf street. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 
2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church at Gladwin, conducted by Rev. L. M. Whitney, 
followed by burial in Highland cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 03-28/1929 Column - 2 
Page - 1

EBER MANVILLE WRIGHT (23 JUNE 1894 - 4 OCT 1971)

Eber M. Wright, 77, died in Traverse City Monday, October 4, following a long illness. Mr. Wright 
was born June 23, 1894, in Michigan, and had lived most of his life in Gladwin County. He and 
the former Elizabeth Schranz were married October 14, 1916, in Gladwin, and she preceded him 
in death February 12, 1968. During his lifetime, he had farmed, was one of the orginators of the 
Gladwin Locker Plant, and operated a poolroom prior to his retirement. He was the son of Eben 
and Florence Wright.
   Survivors are two sons, Herman and Emil of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Al (Florence) 
Morgan of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mrs. Milton (Josephine) Sicard of Saginaw; three brothes, 
Walter, Clarence and Francis, all of Saginaw; six sisters, Mrs. Lillian Snover of Bay City, Mrs. 
Ruth Frye of Lansing, Mrs. Lila Ehle of Farmington, Mrs. Louise Klamach and Mrs. Helen Roe, of 
Saginaw, and Mrs. Doris Mann of Ann Arbor; and four grandchildren. 
   Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with 
the Rev. John W. Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record 
dated 10-06/1971 Column - 5 Page - 2

EDNA MAY WRIGHT (19 JUNE 1882 - 30 JAN 1890)

The funeral of Edna May, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wright, whose death was noted 
last week, was one of the most largely attended yet held here. The M. E. church was crowed to 
its fullest capacity. The remains were escorted from the house to the church by pupils of the 
union school, a pleasant feature of the occasion. Gladwin County Record dated 02-07/1890 
Column - 5 Page - 5

ELIZABETH (SCHRANZ) WRIGHT (3 NOV 1897 - 12 FEB 1968)

RITES THURSDAY FOR MRS. WRIGHT

   Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, 70, of Gladwin died suddenly of a stroke early Monday, Feb. 12, while 
visiting her daughter in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Austria Nov. 3, 1897, Mrs. Wright had been 
a resident of Gladwin County for many years. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Schranz, of Buckeye Township. She and Eber Wright were married October, 1916, in Gladwin. 
Mrs. Wright was associated with her sons in the operation of their meat processing plant here 
before her retirement.
   Surviving are her husband, Eber; two sons, Herman and Emil of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. 
Milton Sicard (Josephine) of Saginaw, and Mrs. Al Morgans (Florence) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; 
two brothers, Walter Schranz of Detroit ande Albert of Gaylord; three sisters, Mrs. Rose 
Nettleton and Mrs. Bertha Lennon of Gladwin, and Mrs. Josephine Behnke of Durand; and 16 
grandchildren.
   Services will be held Thursday, at 1:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral Home with the Rev. John 
Cermak officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. Gladwin County Record dated 
02-14/1968 Column - 6 Page - 1

FLORENCE BELLE (PIKE) WRIGHT (10 DEC 1875 - 13 JULY 1956)

SERVICES FOR MRS. WRIGHT HELD

   Funeral services were held here Monday at 3 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home for Mrs. Florence 
Wright, 80, of Saginaw who passed away at her home Friday. The former Florence Pike was born 
Dec. 10, 1875 in Athens, Ohio, and later moved to Gladwin with her parents. She married Eben 
D. Wright, Dec. 31, 1893 at Hope. He preceded her in death in 1929. Mrs. Wright moved to 
Saginaw in 1937 where she has resided since.
   Surviving are four sons, Eber of Gladwin, Walter, Clarence and Francis, all of Saginaw; seven 
daughters, Mrs. George W. Snover of Bay City, Mrs. Fred Ehle of Livonia, Mrs. Ruth Frye of 
Lansing, Mrs. George Mann of Port Huron, Mrs. Louise Klemach, Mrs. Joseph Loibil and Mrs. 
Bartley G. Roe all of Saginaw; 35 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence 
Pike of Gladwin; and three sisters, Mrs. Maude Rouse of Beulah, Mrs A. A. Chaves and Mrs. 
June Beaver of Santiago, Calif. 
   Services were held at the Case Chapel in Saginaw at ten o'clock with Major McMann of the 
Salvation Army officiating. The Rev. F. E. Voller officiated at the services held in Gladwin. Burial 
was in Highland cemetery.Gladwin County Record dated 07-18/1956 Column - 6 Page - 1 

GERALDINE E. WRIGHT (1901 - 1939)

MICHAEL D. WRIGHT (26 SEP 1946 - 3 JAN 1964)

TWO GLADWIN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHS DIE IN CRASH

   MICHAEL D. WRIGHT

   Funeral rites for Michael David Wright, 17, were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Miner Funeral 
Chapel with the Rev. Ross Tracy, of the Gladwin First Methodist Church, officiating. Michael was 
a senior in Gladwin High School and had lived here all his life. He was born September 26, 1946.
   He is survived by his parents, Herman Wright, of Gladwin, and Mrs. Florence Wright, of Bay 
City; four brothers, Robert Ramsey, of Oklahoma, Jeffrey, Steve, and Thomas Rellinger, of 
Gladwin; three sisters, Mary Lou Rellinger and Anna Marie Wright of Gladwin, and Mrs. Gloria 
Koehler, of Bay City; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eber Wright, of Gladwin. Gladwin 
County Record dated 01-08/1964 Column - 5 Page - 1
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   Two Gladwin high school youths were instantly killed last Friday night when their car and a 
tractor-trailer crashed almost head on 4 1/2 miles west of Gladwin on M-61. They were Scott 
Eagleson, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eagleson of Gladwin and Michael David Wright, 17, 
son of Herman Wright, of Gladwin and Mrs. Florence Wright, of Bay City.
   The tractor-trailer was driven by Elgin L. Strickland, 35, of Honor. He was traveling west with a 
load of cattle. The youths were going east on the highway with Wright apparently driving, as it 
was his family's car.
   Strickland told sheriff's officers that he had met two cars and the third one turned in front of 
him. Strickland said it appeared to him that the Wright car pulled into the west bound land as if 
to turn into a driveway or onto Willford Road, which intersects M-61 at that point. There is the 
possibility, also, that the youth's car veered offf the outside edge of the hardtop and in bringing 
it back the driver lost control and the vehicle hurtled into the front of the tractor. Both boys were 
thrown from the car, apparently through the right front door, and died instantly from the impact.
   Members of the senior class at Gladwin High School, they had driven girl friends home and 
were on their way back to Gladwin when the tragedy occurred about 10:00 p.m. The tractor trailer 
is owned by Tannerhill & DeYoung, Inc., beef packers, of Traverse City. The trailer was loaded 
with 25 head of cattle and was enroute from Standish to Traverse City. Strickland told officers 
that he couldn't stop in time to avoid the crash. He broke the foot pedal and bent the hand brake 
to the trailer in bringing the heavy vehicle to a halt. The brakes were locked. Strickland was 
shaken up, sheriff's officers said, but not visibly hurt.

NANCY MARIE "NINA" WRIGHT (28 FEB 1855 - 20 APRIL 1904)

NELLIE L. WRIGHT (1879 - 1968)

LINDA SUSAN WRIGHT (? – 16 JAN 1982)

PATRICK FRANCIS WRIGHT (1947 – 16 JAN 1982)

ENOCK WULTSCH (1919 - 1997)

ADA A. (WALTER) WYLIE (16 JAN 1906 – 17 APR 1990)

Mrs. Ada A. Wylie, 84, of 450 Quarter St., Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 17, 1990, in the 
MidMichigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. Born in Bowling Green, 
Ohio. Jan. 16, 1906, she moved to Gladwin County in 1943. The former Ada Walter, she was 
married to John W. Wylie in Gladwin.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Rites were held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall 
Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Jerry Wells officiated and burial was in the Highland 
Cemetery. 

SUSANNAH (?) HAMMERSLEY - WYKOFF (6 JULY 1888 - 10 APRIL 1971)

A long time resident of Houghton Lake, Susannah (Susie) Wykoff, 82, died April 10 in Allen Park 
where she had been a patient in a nursing home. She had suffered an extended illness. The Rev. 
Robert Stuck was leader for funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Markey Baptist Church with 
the Bargar-Smith Funeral Home in charge. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin.
   Mrs. Wykoff was the mother of eight living children. She was born in New York State, July 6, 
1888. Her parents were Lincoln and Alice Viola (Hayward) Hammersley. She married Arthur 
Wykoff on July 27, 1902. She was a member of the Rebekahs of Gladwin.
   Five surviving sons are Gerald L., of Pinckney; Clarence E., of Houghton Lake; A. Darwin, of 
Florida; Filibert and Fernard, both of Gladwin. Three daughters are: Mrs. Alice Miller and Mrs. 
Hazel M. Kleinknecht, both of Taylor; and Mrs. Mildred M. Mangeon, of Westland; one sister, 
Frankie Carpenter of Roscommon; two half-brothers, Jess and Roy Hammersley, of Gladwin; 
and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gladwin County Record dated 04-21/1971 
Column - 4 Page - 2   

ADA A. (WALTER) WYLIE 16 JAN 1906 - 17 APRIL 1990)

Mrs. Ada A. Wylie, 84, of 450 Quarter St., Gladwin, died Tuesday, April 17, 1990, in the Mid-
Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, after a short illness. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, 
Jan. 16, 1906, she moved to Gladwin County in 1943. The former Ada Walter, she was married to 
John W. Wylie in Gladwin. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Rites were held Thursday at 
1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Pastor Jerry Wells officiated and burial was 
in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-25/1990 Column - 4 Page - 2

GEORGE W. WYLIE (1912 – 6 JUNE 1994)

GEORGE WYLIE (30 MAY 1858 - 17 JAN 1912)

George Wylie died Jan. 17 at 2:20 p.m. of tuberculosis at his home in Sage township. He was a 
son of John and Catherine Wylie and was born May 30, 1858, and was aged 53 years, 7 months 
and 17 days. He was married Aug. 10, 1887 at Saginaw to Miss Laura Sly, who survives him with 
two sons, William and Albert of Gladwin and two brothers, Albert of Gladwin adn Arthur of 
Montana. He camet to this county from Saginaw and has been a resident 22 years. He was a 
member of the K.O.T.M.M., the A.O.O.G. and the Grout grange.
   Services were held at the Evangelical church, Smith Creek, Sunday by Rev. William Rumley. 
Interment took place in Highland cemetery. Floral offerings from the K.O.T.M.M., the A.O.O.G. 
and Grange besides many from other friends bespeak the high esteem in which Mr. Wylie was 
held. Mrs. David Haskins, Mrs. Ben Ferguson, Mrs. Clifford Shoup and Miss Wylie of Midland 
attended the funeral. Gladwiin County Record dated 01-25/1912 Column - 5 Page - 1

GRACE LILLIAN WYLIE (1923 – 17 SEP 1986) 

JOHN A. WYLIE (16 OCT 1866 – 29 JAN 1947)

Obituary of John Albert Wylie from the Gladwin County Record, February 5, 1947; Page 1, 
Column 3
 
Hold Services for Grout Pioneer
 
     John Albert Wylie, 81, died at his home in Grout township Wednesday, January 29.  Funeral 
services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hall Funeral Home, with burial in the 
Highland cemetery.  Rev. Henry Schmidt of the Gladwin Free Methodist church officiated. 
     Mr. Wylie was born in Ontario, Canada on October 16, 1866.  In 1898 he was married to Miss 
Olive Page in Gladwin.  He has made his home in this vicinity for the past 50 years. 
     Surviving are his wife; two sons, John Wylie and George Wylie, both at home; two step-
daughters, Mrs. Lester Ranes, of Beaverton and Mrs. Oren Tuck, of The Heights.
 
JOHN WESLEY WYLIE (6 JAN 1915 - 15 AUG 1991)

LAVINA WYLIE (20 MAY 1876 - 29 OCT 1905)

MARGARET ANN WYLIE (1948 – 25 AUG 1956)

OLIVE ASTELLA (HAINES) WYLIE (1948 – 17 DEC 1959)

Obituary of Olive Haines Wylie from the Gladwin County Record, December 23, 1959; Page 1, 
Column 3
 
Services Held for Mrs. Wylie
 
     Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Olive Astella Wylie.  The Rev. Burdette 
Faulk officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. 
     The former Olive Astella Haines, was born June 11, 1886, married John Albert Wylie in 1910 
and has been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. 
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Orin Tuck of Houghton Lake, and Mrs. Lester Ranes of 
Beaverton; two sons, George and John both of Gladwin; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Mills; 20 
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Y'S

DORIS J. (NIMPHIE) YEAGER (1920 - 1999)

JOSEPH W. YEAGER (11 MARCH 1917 - 18 MAY 1987) 

Joseph W. Yeager, 70, of 401 N. Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Monday, May 18, in the Gladwin 
Area Hospital after a long illness with cancer. Born in New Martinsville, W. Va., March 11, 1917, 
he came to Gladwin County in 1935 from Flint. Mr. Yeager was retired from Dow Corning and a 
veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge 397 F. & A.M., the Bay City 
Consistory and Elf Khurafeh Temple. Mr. Yeager and the former Doris Nimphie were married 
Feb. 22, 1941, in Swartz Creek.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Michael of Holt; one daughter, Pat Yeager of 
Lansing; 2 brothers, Rodney and Edwin of Durand; and 2 sisters, Eleanor Williams and Lois 
Butler of Owosso. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Yeager, Sept. 13, 1986. 
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to 
the Gladwin High School Athlete Department. Gladwin County Record dated 05-20/1987 Column - 
3 Page - 2 

GOTTLIEB YERKE (1870 – 10 DEC 1948)

JOHN HENRY YERKE (1860 – 8 JULY 1937)

JULIA YERKE (1863 – 8 OCT 1948)

MINNIE YERKE (23 JUNE 1892 - 13 APRIL 1979)

Mrs. Minnie Yerke, 86, of Taveres, Fla., died Friday, April 13, in the Oakwood Nursing Home in 
Eustis, after a long illness. Born in Michigan on June 23, 1892, she had spent most of her life in 
Gladwin County until moving to Florida two years ago. Mrs. Yerke was a member of the Gladwin 
Church of Christ. She was married to Christian Strohkirch in November 1911 and he preceded her 
in death on April 4, 1957. She then married Albert Yerke in September 1963.
   Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 step-sons; and one step-daughter. Services were 
held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. Marvin Wellsted officiated 
and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 04-18/1979 Column - 4 
Page - 2

OTTILIE YERKE (1885 - 1904)

WESLEY ALAN YONTZ (? - 4 JAN 1994)

CLETUS A. YORK (26 SEP 1907 - 19 MAY 1990)

MARIE AGNES YORK (1909 – 11 MARCH 1981)

BERNICE E. YOUNG (1933 - 2001)

FREEMONT YOUNG, JR (1934 - 1976)

GERALD V. YOUNG (15 JUNE 1920 - 13 SEP 2005)

Gerald V. Young, 85, of Gladwin died Tuesday afternoon Sept. 13, 2005 at MidMichigan Medical 
Center - Gladwin. He was born June 15, 1920 in Flint, the son of Harold and Genevieve (Hager) 
Young. He married the former Ruth Klamer on Aug. 17, 1947 in Gladwin. 

He served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945 with the 336th Fighter Squadron of the Fourth 
Fighter Group and was part of the Central Europe, African and Middle Eastern Campaigns, 
receiving the Distinguished Unit Badge with five Bronze Stars. He was separated on Oct. 11, 
1945 with the rank of staff sergeant at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Pennsylvania. 
Gerald invented and was a patent holder for the V-bottom trailer and was a founder of Young 
Industries of Gladwin and worked as a steel fabricator until his ill health forced his recent 
retirement. He was a member of the Fourth Fighter Squadron Veterans Group. He enjoyed 
hunting and fishing and his work at the shop. 

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruth Young; a daughter, Carolyn (Carl) Yager of Midland; 
two granddaughters, Jennifer and Tracy of Midland; a brother, Kenneth Young of Gladwin; and 
two sisters, Jeanette (Robert) Brubaker of Gladwin and Phyllis (Bill) Beverlin of Gilbertsville, 
Kentucky. 

A funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 16 at Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. William Winters 
officiating. Burial took place in Highlands Cemetery. Those wishing to offer expressions of 
sympathy are asked to consider a charity of their choice.

MACK YOUNG (10 OCT 1962 - 22 MARCH 1920)

MARIA YOUNG (27 DEC 1867 - 27 MARCH 1931)

WILLIAM MCCLELLAN YOUNG (10 OCT 1862 - 22 MARCH 1920)

William McClellan Young died at Mount Dora, Florida, March 22, 1920 where he and his wife had 
gone in October hoping the warm climate would be beneficial to him. The journey was made by 
automobile, and they arrived safely, having had a very enjoyable trip. He felt very well until he 
was taken ill a short time before his death. William McClellan Young, son of Franklin and Lydia 
Young, was born in Adams county, Indiana, Oct. 10, 1862. He was marriet to Maria Walters of 
VanWert county, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1886. Five children were born to them, Margaret Y. of Toledo, 
Sumner S. of Whitehouse, Ohio, Leah E. of Gladwin, William F. of Mount Dora, Fla., and 
Odessa, who preceded him to the great beyond. 
   In 1901 he settled on a farm in Sage township which has since been his home. He was a 
member of the Evangelical church at Smith Creek and for a number of years was superintendent 
of the Sunday school and a trustee holding the latter position at the time of his death. The body 
was brought to Gladwin Thursday by Mrs. Young. A large number assembled at the Smith Creek 
church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock to show their respect for the departed and to the family. 
Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. J. Hettler, followed by burial in Highland 
cemetery. He leaves to mourn his wife, four children, seven grandchildren, father, five brothers, 
two sisters and many other relatives and friends. Gladwin County Record dated 04-01/1920 
Column - 5 Page - 5

Z'S

EDWIN C. ZAHN (1906 - 1981)

URSA L. ZAHN (1903 - 1984)

LAURA F. ZAMARRON (9 AUG 1945 - ?)

MERCEDES ZAMARRON (2 NOV 1927 - 21 AUG 1975)

Mercedes Zamarron, 47, of Gladwin, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at 913 North 
Silverleaf St. Thursday, Aug. 21. Born in Ashley on Nov. 2, 1927 he came to Gladwin County 
from Midland in 1956. Mr. Zamarron was employed as a lab technician with Dow Chemical Co. in 
Midland and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Gladwin 
County Sportsmen's Club. He was married to Laura Faye Connelly on Nov. 27, 1973, in Gladwin.
   Besides his wife, he is survived by his father, Aurelio of Stanton; three sons, Kim of Gladwin, 
Moe of Grayson, Ky. and Patrick of Grand Rapids; and four daughters, Nannette of Grand 
Rapids and Jennifer, Christina and Corina Gay, all of Gladwin. Services were hedl Saturday at 2 
p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. The Rev. John A. Costa officiated and burial was in 
the Highland Cemetery. Gladwin County Record dated 08-27/1975 Column - 5 Page - 2

STANLEY L. ZAWACKI (? - ?)

HENRY ZIEMER (1923 – 5 JUNE 1986)

EVA J. (MILLER) ZIEROFF (1925 – 11 NOV 1999)

JOSEPH S. ZIEROFF, SR (1918 – 7 MARCH 1989)

WALTER A. ZILKA, SR (5 NOV 1900 - 25 DEC 1978)

Walter A. Zilka, 78, Gladwin Township clerk, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 25, at his home at 
1549 Nickless Rd., Gladwin. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 5, 1900, he came to Gladwin 
County in 1905. Mr. Zilka moved to Lansing in the 1920's and returned to his farm in Gladwin 
Township in 1945.
   Mr. Zilka was a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau and Our Savior Lutheran Church. 
He had served as clerk of Gladwin Township for 24 years. He and the former Mable Wirth were 
married in 1935 in Lansing.
   Surviving besides his wife are one son, Russell of St. Louis, Mo.; 2 sisters, Helen Wagner of 
Lansing and Lillian Brandt of Cleveland, Ohio; and one grandchild. Two sons preceded him in 
death, Walter Jr. in 1940 and Lynwood in 1948.
   Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Herbert 
Biermann will officiate and burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of 
the Mathews Funeral Home. Gladwin County Record dated 12-27/1978 Column - 4 Page - 2

BENJAMIN F. ZIMMERMAN (13 AUG 1912 - 8 SEP 1966)

RITES FOR DR. ZIMMERMAN SATURDAY

   Dr. Benjamin F. Zimmerman, 54, well-known Gladwin physician, died at Clare General Hospital 
early Thursday morning, Sept. 8. Services will be held Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miner Funeral 
Home. The Rev. John Cermak will officiate and interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. 
A Masonic memorial service will be held Friday evening at 8:00 at the funeral home. Born Aug. 
13, 1912, in Sunbury, Pa., he was married to the former Miss Lana Keyes Oct. 19, 1940 in Byron, 
Mich. Dr. Zimmerman had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1948. He lived in Beaverton 
three years prior to moving to Gladwin 15 years ago.
   Survivors include his wife, Lana; three sons, Howard of Algonac, Roger and David of Gladwin; 
two sisters, Miss Berniece Zimmerman and Mrs. Beatrice (Robert) Williams, both of Detroit. Dr. 
Zimmerman was a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Michigan Association of 
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, North Central Michigan Association of Osteopathic 
Physicians and Surgeons. He was a staff member of Clare General Hospital and the Gladwin 
Hospital, and was chief of staff at Clare in 1963-64. He attended the Gladwin First Methodist 
Church and was a member of the Gladwin Masonic Lodge, Bay City Ancient Accepted Scottish 
Rite, and Mid-Forest Lodge. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday after 7:30 p.m. 
Gladwin County Record dated 09-07/1966 Column - 2 Page - 1 

LANA C. (KEYES) ZIMMERMAN (21 JUNE 1918 - 17 JAN 2002)

Lana C. Zimmerman, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 in Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, 
following an 18 month illness. Born June 21, 1918 in Burns Township, Shiawassee County, she 
was the youngest child of Howard and Minnie Keyes. She graduated from Byron High School in 
1936. Lana married Dr. B. E. Zimmerman of Detroit, October 1940 in Byron. She then assisted 
her husband with his medical pratice in Gladwin County. He preceded her in death in 1966 and 
Lana then moved to Higgins Lake in 1967. She loved animals and often told stories about her 
farm pets and her dogs. When family members were ill, they called upon her to be their nurse. 
Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, baking and taking care of houseplants. She was a 
gracious hostess to all visitors, a fine cook, and a caring mother and grandmother. Lana was a 
member of the Order of Eastern Star, both in Byron and Gladwin, and a member of the Gladwin 
Women's Club.
   Surviving are three sons and their wives Howard (Carol) of Flint and Higgins Lake, Roger 
(Debra) of Ithaca, David (Terri), all of Spring Lake; three grandchildren, Douglas (Pam) 
Zimmerman of DeWitt, Brian (Zimmerman) of Leominister, Ma., and Kelly Ann (Steve) Kovach of 
Gainesville, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband "Zim;" her parents; sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Asenath (Vic) Douglas, Kitty (Carl) Clark; one brother and sister-in-law, George 
(Mable) Keyes; one niece, Georgia Sturm, and one cousin, Ott Bondy.
   Graveside services and burial were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Highland Cemetery in Gladwin 
with Rev. Dr. James Kent officiating. Memorials may be made to the Markey Baptist Church, 
Higgins Lake; Masonic Pathways of Alma; or the American Cancer Society. Love Funeral Home, 
Bancroft, was in charge of the arrangements. Gladwin County Record dated 01-23/2002 Column - 
4 Page - 2

GERALD L. ZUHLKE (1926 - ?)

MARY JANE ZUHLKE (1927 - 1989)

AGNES E. ZUZIAK (1929 - JULY 1989)