DAVID H. ANDERSON
David H. Anderson, 83, of
Born September 23,
1888, in
Surviving are his wife Harriette; five daughters, Mrs. Horace (Faith) Griffin, Mrs. Arthur (Harriet) Schindler, and Mrs. Melvin (Dolores) Winkler, all of Gladwin, Mrs. Arthur (Grace) Anderson of Midland, and Mrs. Larry (Rita) Hall of Hope; one son, Worth Anderson of Flint; a brother, William of Florida; 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death.
Services will be
held Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2:00 P.M. at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the
Rev. John W. Cermak officiating. Burial
will be in
GIDEON ANDERSON
Gideon Anderson was
born in
He spent his boyhood
in
In 1882 at Speaker, Sanilac county, he was united in marriage to Jemima Glendenning, who preceded him in death eight year ago.
One daughter, Nellie, died at the age of 2 years. He is survived by two sons, David of Sage township and William of Flint, and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Anderson and his wife and infant daughter came to Meredith in 1884, where they resided until 1886, when they settled in Sage township, which was at that time practically a forest.
At various times in
his later life he worked in automobile plants in
GLENN D ANDERSON
Killed in
PFC. Glenn D.
Anderson, 26, of Gladwin, who was reported missing in
Son of Mr and Mrs
David Anderson, of Sage township, Glenn was born here
on May 24, 1918. He was graduated from
the
Following his
induction into the Army on March 16, 1944, he was sent to
HARRIETTE (NORA)
Harriette (Nora)
Born in
The former Harriette Molesworth, she was married to David Anderson Nov. 14, 1917, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 6, 1971.
Surviving are one son, Worth (Mike) of Flint; 5 daughters, Mrs. Grace Anderson of Midland, Mrs. Horace (Faith) Griffin, Mrs. Arthur (Harriet) Schindler and Mrs. Melvin (Dolores) Winkler of Gladwin and Mrs. Larry (Rita) Hall of Hope; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Anderson of Fenton and Mrs. Vivian Vachon of Flint; 22 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Glenn, in World War II and a daughter, Mary, as an infant.
Services were held
Friday at 1 P.M. from the
JEMIMA GLENDENNING ANDERSON
Jemima Glendenning Anderson was born in Haldiman county, Ont., May 25, 1856. She removed to Sanilac county, Mich., at seven years of age with her parents, where she lived until her marriage to Gideon Anderson in February, 1882. After their marriage they resided in Canada for a short time and in 1885 they moved to Gladwin county, making their home in Sage township, where she resided till she departed this life Sept. 11, 1919, aged 63 years, 4 months and 17 days.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, David and
William, also three grandchildren, all of Sage; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Shell,
and Mrs. Marv Brown of Butman, one brother, David Glendenning of Saginaw. One
sister and one brother preceded her in death, also a daughter at two years of
age.
Deceased was a faithful attendant of divine service and an attentive hearer.
Funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. J. Hettler, assisted by Rev. W. H.
Watson of Grand Rapids, Mich., at Riley Church, Sunday. Interment in Ridge
cemetery. A large circle of friends gathered to pay their respects to the
departed. From The Gladwin County Record Obituary, September 18, 1919, Col. 4,
Pg 5.
MARY H ANDERSON
Little Mary H. Anderson, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David H Anderson, was born June 17, 1927, and passed away July 10, 1928, after an illness of ten days.
She was a bright and sweet tempered baby and will be greatly missed by all. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her bereaved father and mother, four sisters, Grace, aged seven; Faith, six; Harriet, four; Dolores, two; and one brother, Glenn, age ten, also her grandparents, Mr and Mrs George Molesworth, and other relatives and friends.
Services were held
from the Riley church Thursday afternoon, July 12, Rev. Leroy Whitney, pastor
of the Methodist church, officiating.
The little body was laid to rest in the Ridge cemetery. Obituary in Gladwin
NELLIE MAY
Died.
FIKE
Infant son of J. D. Fike, of cholera
infantum, Wednesday, September 22.
Funeral held the 23d, Rev. L. B. Felix officiating. Obituary in the Gladwin
LARRY AREHART
Larry T. Arehart, 73, of 400 Knox St., Beaverton, died Friday, March 9, at his home. Born in Johnstown, Pa.., Sept. 11, 1911, he came to Gladwin County in 1936. He retired as a mechanic for Dow Chemical Co. Jan. 1, 1970 and was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church.
Mr. Arehart was married to the former Marjorie Bergman Aug. 22, 1936, in Beaverton. Besided his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Melody Walters of Clare. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Beaverton Baptist Church. The Rev. Brian Wright officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 3, 1985
MARJORIE C. AREHART
Marjorie C. Arehart, 72, of Beaverton Apartments, died Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness with cancer. Born in Beaverton, July 30, 1915, she had spent her lifetime there. She taught in the Beaverton schools and was a member of the Beaverton Baptist Church.
The former Marjorie Bergman, she was married to Larry Arehart Aug. 22, 1936, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death March 29 1985. Surviving are one daughter, Melodie Walters of Clare; 3 sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Tucker of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Jean Berner and Mrs. Anne Mowery of Midland; and one brother, Calvin Bergman of Beaverton. Three brothers also preceded her in death.
Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Beaverton Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Wright officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County Record --- Feb 10, 1988
ALBERT B. ARNOLD
Albert B. Arnold,
82, of
Other survivors are a son, Clarence of Beaverton; 5 daughters, Mrs. William (Lenora) Waite of Detroit, Mrs. Kenneth (Arthell) Haggerty, Mrs. Walter (Ruth) Bills and Mrs. Clifford (Pauline) Roman, all of Coleman, and Mrs. George (Helena) Adams of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Effie Sowles of Eaton Rapids, and Mrs. Bessie Stiles of Frederickberg, Va.; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Services are being
held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at
CLARENCE A. ARNOLD
Clarence A. Arnold,
66, of
Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 daughters, Jean Carnahan of Manton, Mrs. Ken (Charilyn) Sines and Mrs. Jim (Karen) Walker of Standish and Mrs. Keith (Adele) Sines of Midland; 5 sisters, Lenora Waite, Arthell Haggerty, Ruth Bills and Pauline Roman of Coleman and Helena Adams of Tennessee; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Rites were held Nov. 1, from O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Coleman. The Rev. Ken Sines and the Rev.
Keith Sines officiated and burial was in
HAROLD BLISS
"Death has come as a reaper, And garnered the flowers first. He transplanted them up in heaven. Where they'lll grow and flourish most." Harold Bliss Arnold was born April 12, 1920, and died March 10, 1921, aged ten months and 28 days. Harold was taken ill with pneumonia about two weeks ago and for all that willing hands could do Jesus called him home.
Mother and father,
grandparents, aunts and uncles, and hosts of relatives and friends will miss
him, for so soon he had won a warm place in their hearts. From the Gladwin
PERRY A. ARNOLD
FORMER MINISTER PASSES AWAY
Perry A. Arnold, 84, of
Mr. Perry was born
in Preston county,
He became
affiliated with the church in 1889, and moved from
Mrs. Arnold passed
away on September 24, 1905. He was married to Sarah Schrider May 22, 1907, who
died on August 28, 1947. Following her death Mr. Arnold moved to Clare to make
his home with his son. From the Gladwin
SARAH ARNOLD
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ARNOLD
Mrs. Sarah Arnold, 76, died at her home in Beaverton on Thursday morning, August 28, after an illness of about one month. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren on Saturday afternoon, with burial in the River Lawn cemetery, Isabella county. The Rev. E. S. Hollinger officiated.
Mrs. Arnold was born in Ohio, on September 6, 1871. She was married to Perry Arnold on May 22, 1907 in Crystal. They made their home in Beaverton for the past 30 years, living in Coleman before coming to Beaverton.
Surviving besides her husband, are three step-sons, Calvin, of Clare, Albert, of Coleman, and Perley, of Albion; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bessie Stiles of Fredericksberg, Va., and Mrs. Effie Sowles of Eaton Rapids; one brother, Neri Shrider of Butternut.
Paulbearers were Paul Mishler, Roy McKimmy, Paul McKimmy, John Whitman, Earl Rau, and Clarence Carpenter. From the Gladwin County Record --- September 3, 1947.
FREDERICK ASCH SR
Frederick Asch Sr.,
85, of the Michigan Veterans Facility,
Mr. Asch and the former Catherin Farney were married in 1920. She preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons, Gordon of Webster Grove, Mo., Fred Jr. and Doyle of Midland and Leo of Beaverton; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Yvonne) Morley of Coleman; 3 brothers, Samuel Jr. of Beaverton, William and David of Midland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Edith Burke and Mrs. Elizabeth Collett of Midland and Mrs. Mabel Grove of Flint; a half-brother L.A. Cheney; 13 grand-grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Rites will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder Leon
Methner will officiate and burial will be in the
JUNE ASCH
Mrs. June Asch, 49, of 1860 Francis St., Midland, died Sunday, April 16, in the Midland Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Beaverton Township on June 3, 1928, she moved to Midland County 30 years ago. She was a member of the Gladwin F.O.E. Auxiliary No. 3292 and the Midland Order of Eastern Stars. The former June Lee, she was married to Doyle Asch on January 17, 1948, in Detroit.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Steven of Sanford and Donald of Beaverton; one daughter, Robin, at home; her mother, Mrs. Tamsen Lee of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Wanda Cone of Gladwin; 3 brothers, Robert and Richard of Beaverton and Ronald of Clare; and 4 grandchildren.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. James Braid officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 19, 1978
NAOMI ASCH
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. SAMUEL ASCH
Funeral services for Mrs. Naomi Asch, 72, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints church in Beaverton with the Elder Harold Keeley and Elder Lewis Grice officiating. Mrs. Asch suffered a cerebal hemorrage Tuesday afternoon and was taken to the Midland Hospital, where she passed away 24 hours later.
The former Miss Naomi Kinsey, she was born August 15, 1882 at Brant, Mich. In August 1931 she was married to Samuel Asch Sr. The Asch's lived on a farm south of Beaverton until a few years ago when they retired and moved to Beaverton. Mrs. Asch was a member of the Latter Day Saints church here.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel Asch Sr., one son, L.A. Cheney of Williamston; seven step sons, Chris of Bay City, Edward of Flint, Fred, Albert, William and David, all of Midland and Samuel Jr. of Beaverton; Mrs. Edith Burke of Midland and Mrs. Mable Groves of Flint; 43 grandchildren; three siters, Mrs. Ruth Babbit of Owosso, Mrs. Lydia Griffeth of Brant and Mrs. Lizzie Davis of Corunna; and four brothers, Orville of Owosso, Aury of Beaverton, Grant and Lester of Muskegon.
Interment was made in the Dale cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- March 16, 1955
WILLIAM D. AULT
William D.
Ault, age 52, of Gladwin died April 25, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in
Saginaw following a long illness. William was born September 13, 1950 to Bud and
Vernoa [sic Verona] "Bonnie" (Shell) Ault in Wayne County, MI. He moved to
Gladwin three years ago from Hubbard Lake. William is survived by three
brothers, Randy Ault of Ann Arbor; Buddy Ault of Inkster; and Kevin & Phyllis
Ault of Wayne County, four sisters, Cheryl & Louise Menendez of Gladwin; Toni &
John Korneder of Gig Harbor, WA; Terry & Gary Ianni of Ann Arbor; Cindy & Dan
McNallen [sic McMallen] of Howell, 15 nieces & nephews, three great nieces and
nephews, also survived by many special friends throughout Michigan. He was
predeceased by his niece, Wendy Creedon. Both his parents are deceased.
Funeral services were held Tuesday April 29, 2003 at 11 am at the Hall Funeral
Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Jim Hoggard Jr. officiating. Visitation was held
on Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Gladwin County] Record & Clarion, April 30,
2003, Pg A-2, Col. 4
KATRINA VERNIE ASCH
Mrs. Samuel Asch died Nov. 15, 1929, at her home in Beaverton, having been a resident there since 1911. Katrina Vernie was born Sept. 22, 1863 at Berne, Switzerland, and was married there in 1888 to Samuel Asch. Eleven children, eight sons and three daughters, were born to them.
In 1895 Mr. and Mrs. Asch moved to America, locating first in Pennsylvania, where they were employed on a dairy farm. They came to Michigan in 1897, and located in Beaverton in 1911. Mrs. Asch will be sadly missed by surviving family and friends. From the Gladwin County Record --- Dec 5, 1929.
LYDIA ANN ASCH
EX-BEAVERTON LADY DIES
Lydia Ann Asch, 74, died Sunday at the home of her son, Col. Alfred Asch, USAF, in Falls Church, Virginia, where she had been visiting the past month. Mrs. Asch lived in Beaverton most of her life until 20 years ago when she moved to Midland. Born in Canada on May 21, 1889, she was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church in Midland.
Surviving are two sons, Col. Asch, of Virginia, and Vyril, of Tuscon, Ariz; two daughters, Mrs. Durwood (Ileane) Simpson, and Mrs. Victor (Leoma) Caldecourt, of Midland Township; two brothers, Milton Steinhaus, of Flint, and William Steinhaus, of Port Huron; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Lipke, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Everett Finken, of Brown City; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Midland with burial in the Beaverton Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- May 20, 1964.
SAMUEL ASCH
SERVICES FRIDAY FOR SAMUEL ASCH
Samuel Asch, Sr.,
89, passed away at the home of his daughter in
Survivors are seven
sons, Christ of Bay City, Edward of Flint, Fred, William, Albert and David of
Midland, and Samuel Jr. of Beaverton; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Collett
and Mrs. Edith Burke of Midland, and Mrs. Mabel Groves of Flint; 45
grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren. His wife and one son, John are deceased. Services will be held in the Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in
WILLIAM ASCH
William Asch, 87,
of
Mr. Asch and the
former Jennie Stauffer were married, Jan. 20, 1936, in
Rites were held
Thursday from the
CHARLES F. BAILEY
Charles F. Bailey, 61, of 4666 Klender Rd., Rhodes, died Friday, Sept. 15, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness.
Born in Detroit on October 24, 1916, he was retired from the Detroit and Mackinaw Railroad.
A veteran of World War II, he moved to Gladwin County three years ago from Tawas. Mr. Bailey was a member of the American Legion Post 274 in Oscoda.
He was married to the former Florence Zaranko on July 28, 1945, in Detroit. She survived him.
Rites were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Burial was in the Billings Cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record, September 20, 1978, Pg. 2, Col. 4.
GOLDIE M. BALLARD
Goldie M. Ballard, 91, of Gladwin, died Sunday, Sept.
24, in the Clare Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Avonia, Pa., May 18,
1897, she moved to Gladwin County in 1916. She was a member of the Elm Grove
Church of God, Farm Bureau and the Bard Ladies Aid. The former Goldie Fetterolf,
she was married to F. LeRoy Ballard, Dec. 20, 1920, in Pennsylvania. He preceded
her in death April 23, 1958.
Surviving are 2
sons, F. Wayne of Gaylord and Clarence of Gladwin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Berman
(Lucile) Reid and Mrs. Twyla Card of Gladwin and Mrs. Richard (Virgilene) Tolly
of Midland; one sister, Grace Hansen of Gladwin; 17 grandchildren; 31 great
grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Services were held Tuesday at 1
p.m. from the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Ray Davis officiated and
burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family and a
specific charity will be named later. From the Gladwin County Record ---
September 28, 1988
ARLENE BANASIAK
Arlene Banasiak, 62, of Gladwin and formerly of Burton, died Friday, Sept. 7, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness.
Born on Feb. 1, 1922, the former Arlene Lynn was married to Mike Banasiak Dec. 31, 1941.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Ted of Davison; 3 daughters, Sharon Wyatt, Marlene and Terri of Flint; her mother, Mildred Lynn; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and 6 grandchildren.
Rites were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Reigle Funeral Home. The Rev. David Spooner officiated and burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Source: Gladwin County Record, Sept. 12, 1984, Pg 11, Col 2.
ALVIN H. BEHNKE
Alvin H. Behnke of 106 E. Main St., Durand, passed away Friday, June 4 at Owosso Memorial hospital at the age of 65. He had operated a shoe repair business here for 30 years. Mr. Behnke had been in failing health for the past year. Funeral services were held Monday, June 7 at Bellows Funeral Home with Pastor Ralph Tedder officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery, Vernon. The family requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Behnke was born Jan. 21, 1906 in Princeton, Minn., the son of Frank and Katie Behke. He was married to Rose Menzel in Flint, July 12, 1936. Mr. Behnke Had lived in Durand for 30 years, and previously in Flushing, where he was a shoe repairman for 10 years. He lived in Gladwin in his youth and also again in the early forties when he operated a shoe repair shop here for a short time.
Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. William (Rose Marie) Burns of Vernon, Mrs. Karroll (Katherine) Knapp of Durand, Judy at home; one son, Gerald at home; six grandchildren; five brothers, William, Henry, August and Clarence, all of Gladwin, and Edward of Durand; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Hall of Lennon and Mrs. Millie Keyworth of Michigan City, Ind. An infant son and two brothers preceded him in death. From the Gladwin County Record --- June 16, 1971
AUGUST BEHNKE
August J. Behnke, 80, of 230 N. Arcade St., Gladwin, died Saturday, June 2, in the Gladwin Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Princeton, Minn., on September 26, 1903, he had spent most of his life in Gladwin County. He had been a partner in Behnke's Auto Parts for several years. Mr. Behnke was a charter member of the Gladwin Development Corporation. He was married to the former Myrtle Wood on October 26, 1924, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death January 14, 1980.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Matt (JoAnn) Gatzweller of Jackson and Mrs. Leonard (Connie) Corneya of Whitehall; 2 brothers, Clarence of Gladwin and Edward of Durand; and 8 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and entombment was in the Highland Mausoleum. From the Gladwin County Record --- June 6, 1984
BLYTHE RENEE BEHNKE
RITES HELD FOR INFANT DAUGHTER
Graveside services were held Friday at 2 p.m. for Blythe
Renee, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Behnke, of Gladwin, who died April
20, 10 hours after she was born. Besides her parents, she is survived by a
brother, Brian; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Behnke and Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Garver; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Behnke, James P. McGuire, Mrs.
Lila Arnold and Roy Garver, all of Gladwin.
The Rev.
Nelson Clair officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. Miner Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 26,
1967
CLYDE LEE BEHNKE
Clyde Lee,
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. August Behnke was born Sunday, Jan. 2, 1927 and
departed this life Friday, Jan. 7, 1927, at the age of five days. Short funeral
services were held at the residence bu Rev. Robert S. Miller, burial in the
Ridge cemetery. He budded on earth to bloom in heaven. From the Gladwin County
Record --- January 13, 1927
FRANK BEHNKE
FRANK BEHNKE DIES WEDNESDAY AT FARWELL
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, February 22, at two o'clock at St. Paul's Episcopal church for Frank Behnke, conducted by Rev. Bernard C. Roth. Burial services were at Highland cemetery. Mr. Behnke died February 19, 1936, at his home near Farwell after an illness of a year. He was born July 4, 1872, at Fulton, Illinois. September 21, 1891, he married Miss Kate Shuette of Melrose Park Illinois.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Katie Behnke, eight sons and two daughters, Otto, George, Alvin, Milly and Mrs. Lee Hall of Durand; William, August and Clarence of Gladwin; Edwi of Lance Creek, Wyoming, and Henry of Renton, Washington. One daughter, Sophia, died in infancy. The pall bearers were Charles Klein, D. M. Paxton, Roy Edick, George W. Taylor, Frank Flynn and John E. Capling.
Those from out of town who came for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. George Behnke and son Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Behnke, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hall and daughter, Wanda Lee an Mary Ann, Alvin Behnke, Milly Behke, Robert Smith and Wayne Keyworth, Mr. and Mrs. John Sandula, daughter Barbara and Otto Euler. From the Gladwin County Record --- February 26, 1936
HAROLD BEHNKE
Harold Behnke, 24, night superintendent at the Simplicity Engineering Company plant of Durand and son of George Behnke, president of the concern, died at 7:30 p.m. January 26th in the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, after seven weeks' illness. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, January 29th, at 2:30 o'clock from Salem Lutheran Church in Owosso of which Mr. Behnke was a member. The Rev. W. C. Voss pastor of the church, officiated and interment made in Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon.
Mr. Behnke was born in Gladwin July 4, 1918, the son of George W. Behnke and the late Mrs. Behnke. The family moved to Durand in 1925. He attended the Durand schoolsand the School of Engineering at Angola, Ind. He was married on May 29, 1940, to Miss Josephine Shenk of Durand, who survives. Surviving besides the father and step-mother are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jungman of Gladwin and Mrs. Kate Behnke of Durand.
Relatives attending the funeral from Gladwin were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jungman, Mrs. Albert Klamer, Mr. and Mrs. William Behnke, Mr. and Mrs. August Behnke, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Behnke, Mr. and Carl Behnke, Otto Rabe and son Henry of Rhodes. From the Gladwin County Record --- February 3, 1943
HENRY BEHNKE
Henry F. Behnke, 82, of 930 N. State St., Gladwin, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 31, in Bay City, after a long illness. Born in Elmhurst, Ill., on May 5, 1901, he lived in Wyoming for several years where he worked on the Grand Cooley Dam and in the shipyards. He also lived in Alaska where he was a commercial fisherman and in Durand where he worked for Simplicity Engineering. Mr. Behnke moved to Gladwin in 1950. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mr. Behnke and the former Josephine Woltman, were married May 30, 1952, in Angola, Ind.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, James of Renton, Wash.; 2 step-sons, Jack and Richard Woltman of Jackson; one step-daughter, Mrs. T. K. (Bettie) Jones of Essexville; 3 brothers, Clarence and August of Gladwin and Edwin of Durand; one sister, Mrs. Millie Keyworth of Michigan City, Ind., 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Edward Krauss officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County Record --- September 7, 1983
IDA BEHNKE
Mrs. Ida Behnke, 79, of Gladwin, died Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Gladwin Area Hospital. The former Ida Lange, she was born in New York City on Sept. 11, 1894 and came to Gladwin County at the age of 5. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was married to William Behnke on June 6, 1915, in Clare.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Carl of Gladwin and Lawrence of Flint; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Merrill of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Clara Hysell of Gladwin; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Bay City; one brother Paul Lange of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren. One son, Wilbur, preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1941. Rites were held Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lindberg officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- March 6, 1974
KATIE BEHNKE
RITES TODAY FOR MRS. KATIE BEHNKE
Mrs. Katie Behnke, 90, formerly of Gladwin, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Hall, in Mt. Pleasant, following two years of illness. The former Katie Schutte was born on May 15, 1871, in Melrose Park, Ill., and was married to Frank Behnke there on Sept. 21, 1891. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Behnke preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1936.
Surviving are eight sons, Otto, William, August and Clarence, of Gladwin, George, Edwin, Henry and Alvin, of Durand; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Hall, of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Milly Keyworth, of Phoenix, Ariz; 29 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Frederick Coellner will officiated and burial is in Highland Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- September 20, 1961.
MRS. GEORGE BEHNKE
Mrs. Lydia Behnke, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jungman, was born in Henry county, Ohio, March 3, 1895, and departed this life at 8:30 Wednesday morning at her home on Mercer street, Durand. She was married to George Behnke August 12, 1914, at Gladwin, residing here until five years ago when the couple moved to Durand. Mrs. Behnke was a member of the Salem Lutheran church in Owosso, copal church at Durand and the Local Circle of Kings's Daughters.
Besides her husband and a son, Harold, 13, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jungman of Gladwin, a brother, Carl Jungman of Owosso, and three sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Leonard and Mrs. Mamie Flint of Flint and Miss Verna Jungman of Gladwin. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mapes Chapel. The service was conducted by the Rev. Walter A. Hueschen, pastor of the Salem Lutheran church, Owosso. Interment in the Vernon cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- February 12, 1931
MAE E. BEHNKE
Mrs. Mae E. Behnke, 79, of 110 Martin St., Gladwin, died Saturday, April 30, in the Standish Community Hospital, after a short illness. Born in Mt. Carmel, Ill., Feb. 13, 1909, she had spent most of her life in Gladwin County. She was a member of the Gladwin O.E.S. White Clover Chapter 84 and an avid golfer and bowler. The former Mae Kimball, she was married to Clarence Behnke June 16, 1929, in Gladwin. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Richard of Gladwin and Donald of Redford; 3 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. A brother, A.D. Kimball and 2 sisters, Henrietta Converse and Louise Nash, preceded her in death.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Joel Hurley officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery Masoleum. An O.E.S. Memorial service was held Tuesday at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Temple Contingency Fund. From the Gladwin County Record --- May 4, 1988
MYRTLE I. BEHNKE
Myrtle I. Behnke, 79, of 230 North Arcade St., Gladwin, died Monday, Jan. 14, at her home following a long illness. Born in Gladwin on February 13, 1900, she had spent her lifetime here. She graduated from Gladwin High School in 1918, attended Normal School and then taught for several years. She was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The former Myrtle Wood, she was married to August Behnke October 24, 1926, in Gladwin.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Mathias (JoAnn) Gatzweiler of Jackson and Mrs. Leonard (Connie) Courneya of Whitehall; one sister, Mrs. Mae Vannatter of Glendale, Calif.; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Behnke is at the Mathews Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County Record --- January 16, 1980.
WILBUR PAL BEHNKE
SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR WILBUR BEHNKE
Wilbur Pal, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Behnke died January 2, at his home on Silverleaf street. Wilbur was born February 1, 1928, at Gladwin. He leaves to mourn his death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behnke, two brothers, two sisters, Carl and Lawrence of Gladwin, Mrs. Stuart Merrill of Grandville, and Clara of Gladwin, two neices and a nephew, two grandmothers, Mrs. Katie Behnke of Durand, Mrs. Helene Lange of Gladwin, besides a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
Those from out of town who came to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. George Behnke, Edwin Behnke, Mrs. Katie Behnke, and Mrs. Otto Behnke of Durand; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Merrill of Grandwille; Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Johnson, daughter Phylis of Midland; Wesley Merrill and son Glenn of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hall, daughter Rose Ella, of Farewell. The pall bearers were Richard Zettle, Wayne Hutson, Oris Foor, Richard Edick, Charles Klein and Glenn Merrill.
We will often think of that dear one, Who now is silent and cold, Thank God, we all know he's in heaven, And his name in Christ's book is enrolled. Dear parents, dear brothers and sisters, Prepare to enter the gate That Jesus so kindly has opened, On the way that is narrow and strait Where the sweet angels are singing,
Forever with God to remain And our dear one is waiting And there we will see him again. From the Gladwin County Record --- January 8, 1941
WILLIAM BEHNKE
William J. Behnke, 85, of 215 E. Maple St., Gladwin, died Saturday, Aug. 1, in the Gladwin Area Hospital. Born in Princeton, Minn., on January 7, 1896, he moved ot Long Beach, Calif., as a young boy and to Gladwin County in 1911. He settled in Secord Township and then in the north end of Gladwin where he worked in a sawmill operated by his father. He then established Behnke's Automotive Repair in the early 1920's which he operated until 1932, when he retired due to ill health. In later years he established Bill's Wholesale Iron which he operated until his death.
Mr. Behnke and the former Sophia Lang were married June 5, 1915, in Clare. She preceded him in death on February 28, 1974. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Stuart (Helen) Merriell of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Paul (Kay) Hysell of Gladwin; 2 sons, Lawrence of Swartz Creek and Carl of Ft. Meade, Fla.; 4 brothers, Edwin of Duran, Henry, August and Clarence of Gladwin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ella Hall of Lennon and Mrs. Milly Keyworth of Michigan City, Ind.; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Mathews Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Lindberg officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- August 5, 1981
WILLIAM C. BEHNKE
William C. Behnke, 44, of 4932 Grandview Ce., Midland,
died Sunday, Sept. 25, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Gladwin on
October 4, 1938, he graduated from Gladwin High School in 1956. He was employed
in contract packaging for agricultural chemicals at Dow Chemical Co. for 27
years. Mr. Behnke was a member of the American Legion and an avid boater and
fisherman. He was married to the former Karen Katt on April 7, 1972, in Midland.
Besides his
wife, he is survived by one son, Bruce of Midland; one daughter, Tammy of
Midland; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Behnke of Ft. Meade, Fla.; 2 brothers,
Ronald of Burton and James of Tuscon, Ariz. Services were held today, Wednesday,
at 11 a.m. from the Ware-Smith Funeral Home in Midland. The Rev. Carl Linburg
officiated and burial was in the Midland Cemetery. Memorials are available to
the American Lung Association. From the Gladwin County Record --- Sep 28, 1983
MELVIN W. BELLINGER
MELVIN BELLINGER IS BURIED IN RIDGE
Melvin W. Bellinger was born in Gladwin township on March 9, 1880 the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bellinger and passed away at his home on June 11, at the age of 67 years. ON January 10, 1904 he was married to Fannie L. Nickless. There were four children, Mrs. Helen Ogg, of Sage township, Mrs. Lucille Swinehart and MRs. Marian Mowrey, of Midland, and John of Gladwin township.
In 1909 Mr. Bellinger bought and settled on a farm,
where he lived for 38 years, with the exception of 10 years, when the family
lived in Gladwin city, due to his ill health. During this period Mr. Bellinger
built roads in Otsego, Iosco, and Chippewa counties. He was an enthusiastic
woodsman. His recreation was hunting and fishing.
Surviving
besides his wife and children are eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie
Koontz and Mrs. Esel Wagar of Gladwin and one brother, George, of Burney,
California, who spent the last two weeks with his brother. Fraternally he was a
Gleaner and Mason. He was buried in the Ridge cemetery, with six of his nephews
acting as pallbearers. From the Gladwin County Record --- June 18, 1947
ABBIE PAXTON BERGMAN
Mrs. Abbie Paxton Bergman, 89, of 11854 Oakland Ave., Mt. Morris and formerly of Beaverton, died Thursday, NOv. 19, in the Kith Haven Nursing Home, Flint. Born in Birch Run Sept. 9, 1898, she had moved to Mt. Morris in 1974 from Beaverton. The former Abbie Dunham, she was married to Russell Paxton Feb. 29, 1916, in Beaverton. He died March 21, 1960. She then married Lawrence Bergman Oct. 16, 1965, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death July 31, 1969.
Surviving are 2 sons, James Paxton of Clare and Louis
Paxton of Clio; one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Cleo) Hart of Mt. Morris; one
step-son, Calvin Bergman of Beaverton; 6 step-daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Arehart,
and Belva Govitz of Beaverton, Mrs. Eleanor Tucker of Apache Junction, Ariz.,
Mrs. Jean Berner and Mrs. Ann Mowery of Midland, and Mrs. Rosalie Greene of Mt.
Pleasant; 2 sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Glidden of Mt. Morries and Mrs. Helen Barton
of Florida; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Services were
held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Dale United Methodist Church and burial was in
the Tobacco Township Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral
Home, Beaverton Chapel. From the Gladwin County Record --- Nov 25, 1987
LAWRENCE F. BERGMAN
SERVICES HELD FOR MR. BERGMAN, 80
Lawrence F. Bergman, 80, of Beaverton, died Thursday, July 31, in the Clare Osteopathis Hospital following an illness of five months. Born in Wood County, Ohio, on July 12, 1889, he came to Gladwin County 73 years ago. Mr. Bergman was a retired carpenter and farmer and a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren.
He was married to the former Myrtle Parkinson on May 31,
1914. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1956. Mr. Bergman married Abbie
Paxton on Oct. 16, 1965, in Beaverton. Besides his wife, he is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Arehart, of Beaverton, Mrs. Eleanor Tucker, of Apache
Junction, Ariz.; Mrs. John Berner and Mrs. Ann Mowery, of Midland; three sons,
Thomas, of Mt. Pleasant, William and Calvin of Beaverton; one brother, Ralph, of
Coleman- one sister, Mrs. Nora Mishler, of Coleman; 18 grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Services
were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Henry List
officiated ad burial was in the Dale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in
charge of the Hall Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County Record --- 08-06/1969
THOMAS D. BERGMAN
Thomas D. Bergman, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, in an automobile accident in Midland County. Born in Beaverton on September 8, 1918, he lived there until 10 years ago when the family moved to Mt. Pleasant. He had served in the Marine Corps during World War II and had been employed at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland for 31 years.
Mr. Bergman and the former Rosalie Gerhart were married in Missisippi on August 26, 1939. Surviving besides his wife, are one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Cathi) Lalone of Shepherd; two sons, Gary of Midland and David of Indianapolis; his step-mother, Mrs. Abbie Bergman of Beaverton; four sisters, Mrs. Larry (Marjorie) Arehart of Beaverton; Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Tucker of Phonix, Ariz.; Mrs. Donald (Jean) Berner and Mrs. Dallas (Ann) Mowery, both of Midland; and two brothers, William and Calvin, both of Beaverton. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton with the Rev. Randall Roose officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- March 01, 1972
LAWRENCE BERGMAN
Lawrence W. (Bill) Bergman, 56, of, 1117 VanDyke Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, October 14, at Midland Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Tobacco Township June 6, 1917, he was a life-long resident of Gladwin County, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Beaverton Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and the former Mildred McKimmy were married in Beaverton July 8, 1948. Mr. Bergman was employed at Dow Chemical Company, in Midland, for over 26 years, retiring last February.
Surviving are his, wife Mildred; step-mother, Mrs. Abbie Bergman of Beaverton; 2 sons, Daniel of Columbus, Ohio, and Bruce of Beaverton; a daughter, Elaine of Detroit; 4 sisters, Mrs. Larry (Marjorie) Arehart of Beaverton, Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Tucker of Apache Junction Ariz., Mrs. Donald (Jean) Berner and Mrs. Dallas (Ann) Mowery, both of Midland; and a brother, Calvin of Beaverton.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and friends will be received at the family home after 4:00 Friday afternoon. Contributions may be made to cancer research through Mrs. Bergman or left at Hall Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County Record --- October 17, 1973
WILLIAM L. BIERD
William L. Bierd, 47, of 316 Van Dyke Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, Sept. 5, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness.
Born in Saginaw Dec. 1, 1939, he moved to Gladwin County in September 1955 from Saginaw. Mr. Bierd had been a grinder operator for Nodular Foundry in Saginaw since 1969. He served in the Army from 1962 to 1964 and was a member of UAW Local 668, Saginaw.
Mr. Bierd and the former Darlene Wray were married July 26, 1968, in Pinconning.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Kelly Benson of Bowie, Md.; one daughter, Paula King of Detroit; his father, Bill Bierd Sr. of Beaverton; his mother, Jane Bierd of Bay City; one brother, Jack of Chiefland, Fla.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose Benmark of Toivola and Mrs. Cindy Nix of Beaverton.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Ed Abbott officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record, September 9, 1987, Pg. 2, Col. 4.
ANNA BITTNER
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bittner, 81, were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Reigle Funeral Home. Mrs. Bittner died in Flint, at the home of her son, on Friday, October 25. Rev. M. R. Jewell, of the Gladwin Evangelical church officiated and burial was in the Highland cemetery.
Anna Roth, was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, on June 4, 1865. In 1884 she was married to August Bittner, in Paulding, Ohio. Mr. Bittner passed away about three years ago. Mrs. Bittner came to Gladwin county in 1900 and lived here until November 1943, when she went to Flint to live with her son.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Walter Williams, of Flint; one son, Allen Bittner, of Flint; two brothers, Herman and Theodore Roth, of Indiana; four sisters, Mrs. William Stanford, and Mrs. Lena Anderson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mrs. Mollie Dourty and Mrs. Emma Ogden, of California; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The pallbearers were William Hall, Joseph Kisch, Dan Soldan, William Thiel, Grant Fetterolf and Frank Reigle. Gladwin County Record, Oct. 30, 1946, Col. 4, Pg 1.
AUGUST BITTNER
Services Here for August Bittner
Funeral services were held here Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home for August Bittner, 82, who died Sunday at the home of his son, Allen Bittner, in Flint. The Rev. M. R. Jewell, of the Gladwin Evangelical churches, officiated at the service and burial was in Highland cemetery. A prayer service was held Monday night in Flint at the Grove Funeral Home before the remains were brought to Gladwin.
Mr. Bittner had been a resident of Gladwin for 42 years, moving here in 1900. His honesty and faithful, straightforward spirit won for him a host of appreciative friends who will notice for a long time h is absence from the community.
He is survived by his wife, Anna M. Bitnner, of Ohio; a
son, Allen, of Flint; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Williams, of Flint; 12
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. From the Gladwin County Record, Nov
24, 1943, Col 1, Pg 8. [Note: wife, Anna M. Bittner]
RUTH HAZEL BITTNER
Mrs. Allen T. Bittner died May 24, 1927 at the home of Mr. And Mrs. August Bittner of tuberculosis.
Ruth Hazel Kerr was born at Sterling Jan. 1, 1907. Later with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kerr, she moved to Flint where she was married in March 1925 to Allen T. Bittner. One son, August James, was born to them.
She is survived by her husband, her son, August James, aged 20 months, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kerr of Flint, three sisters and four brothers.
Services were held at the home May 26, 1927 conducted by
Rev. G. V. Dean, followed by burial in Highland cemetery. From Gladwin County
Record, June 23, 1927, Col 5, Pg 5.
DEWEY BLADES
Dewey Blades, 79, of 4049 Wagner Rd., Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, April 23, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Livingston County on December 26, 1898, he had lived in Gladwin County since 1900. Mr. Blades retired in 1964 from Dow Corning and formerly owned and operated the Dale Store for 12 years. He was a member of the Gladwin County Farm Bureau and was on the Grange installation team.
Mr. Blades and the former Ruey E. Freeman were married on December 6, 1931, in Tobacco Township. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Donald of Beaverton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Maxwell of Hope, Mrs. Norma Maxwell of Freeland, Mary Blades and Mrs. Dawn Virgil of Midland; one sister, Mrs. Ella Dennison of Lansing; one brother, Earl of Beaverton; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Wyllys will officiate and burial will be in the Dale Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 26, 1978
ELVA F. BLADES
Mrs. Elva F. Blades, 78, of Beaverton, died Monday, January 3, at Town & Country Nursing Home, Midland, following a short illness. Born March 14, 1893, in Eaton County, Mrs. Blades had been a resident of Gladwin County since 1902. The former Miss Elva Reed and George Blades were married June 29, 1913, in Beaverton. He preceded her in death November 26, 1955. She was a member of the Beaverton Nazarene Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. James (Velva) Cornell of Gladwin, Mrs. William (Violet) Bangler of Tecumseh, Mrs. Donald (Grace) Farow of Clare County, and Mrs. Raymond (Lois) Schaard of Beaverton; fiev sons, Kenneth, William and Shirley of Beaverton, Forest of Midland, and Duane of Gladwin; one brother Firdell Reed of Saginaw; 36 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday at 2:00p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with the Rev. F. E. Voller officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery at Beaverton. From the Gladwin County Record --- January 5, 1972.
GEORGE T. BLADES
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2:30 p.m. at the Dale Methodist church for George T. Blades, 65, of Beaverton, who passed away Nov. 26, after an illness of one year. Mr. Blades was born March 21, 1890, in Livingston county. He came to Gladwin county with his parents nearly 50 years ago and had operated a farm in Tobacco township since. He married the former Miss Elva Reed at Beaverton June 29, 1913.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Velva Cornell, Britton, Mrs. Violet Rangler of Tecumseh and Mrs. Grace Armstrong of Beaverton; five sons, Kenneth, William, Forest and Shirley all of Beaverton and Duane at home; 22 grandchildren; two brothers, Earl and Dewey of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Denison of Williamston and Mrs. Grace Crowell of Beaverton. One son, Warren, preceded him in death.
The Rev. George Huber, of Midland, assisted by the Rev. Larry Grubaugh, of Beaverton, officiated. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Woodruff, George and Jess Wagner, Horace Van Schaick, Floyd Whitman and Charles Kinyon. From the Gladwin County Record --- November 30, 1955
LLOYD F. BLADES
Lloyd F. (Mike) Blades, 68, of 4900 S. M-18, Beaverton, died Friday, July 18, in the Saginaw Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Beaverton July 29, 1917, he had spent his lifetime there. Mr. Blades was a crane operator in construction and served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Gladwin County VFW Post 7303. Mr. Blades and the former Betty Onweller were married July 14, 1940, in Beaverton.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Gary and Larry of Beaverton; 2 brothers, Adrian of Beaverton and Clare of Pontiac; 2 sisters, Jeanne Reiley of Lake City and Barbara Morgan of Taylr; a step-brother William Kennedy of Beaverton, one step sister, Myra Scoby of Mt. Clemens; 7 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. form the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel with Pastor Ed Jaynes officiating. Graveside rites were held by the VFW at the Dale Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- July 23, 1986
MAGGIE BLADES
SERVICES FRIDAY FOR MRS. R. J. BLADES
Mrs. Maggie Blades died April 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Bergman, in Tobacco township. Funeral services were held Friday at the Dale Methodist church with the Rev. Sailor officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. She was born February 3, 1869, in Berrien county and in girlhood joined the United Brethren church at Maple Grove. She wa married to Chas N. Parkinson of Dowagiac, Michigan and to them were born two children. In 1898 she was widowed and in 1907 was married to Robert J. Blades, of Beaverton. One daughter was born to them.
Surviving are three children, Percy Parkinson of Detroit, Mrs. Lawrence Bergman; of Beaverton, and Mrs. John Crowell, of Midland; also 16 grandchildren, four of whom are in the armed services. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 19, 1944
ROBERT JAMES BLADES
ROBERT BLADES DIES JUNE 8 IN TOBACCO
Robert James Blades died at his home in Tobacco township June 8. Robert Blades was born in West Walton county, Norfolk, England; on March 26, 1864, the son of George P. and Elizabeth Blades. When he was two years of age they moved t the States, where they settled in Livingston county, Michigan. He married Miss Annie Judson and to them were born four children. Mrs. Blades died in 1900. In 1900 he moved to Gladwin county and bought the farm that has been his home ever since. He was elected supervisor of Tobacco township in 1922 and served several years in that capacity. He also served two years as township treasurer. Mr. Blades was Master of Dale Grange for many years and was Chief Gleaner of Dale Arbor of Gleaners.
In 1907 he married Mrs. Maggie Parkinson and to them was born one child. Surviving besides his wife are three sons, George T., Earl R., and Percy, two daughters, Mrs. Ella May Denison of East Lansing and Mrs. Grace Crowell of Midland, twenty-seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers, Charles of Lansing, Rutherford of Pontiac and Fred of Pinckney and four sisters, Lizzie Leverett of Lansing and Mary Carpenter, Eva Wines and Maude Gauss of Ann Arbor. Funeral services were held at the Dale M. E. Church, June 11, with Elder Pendleton officiating. Interment was in Dale Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- June 21, 1939
WILLIAM BLADES
William Blades, 79, of Beaverton, died Monday, March 10, 1997 at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center-Midland after a short illness. Born March 14, 1917 in Billings Township, he lived in Gladwin his entire life. He worked for Benchley and Yager in Beaverton, retiring in 1979. William married the former Mildred Wuelfing Dec. 2, 1939. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Wilma and husband Ronald Maxwell and Florence, and husband Ray Peterson, all of Beaverton; one son, Forest and wife Lynn of Palatka, Fla.; two sisters, Lois Schaard of Gladwin and Grace Farrow of Lake; two brothers, Shirley and Duane of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Walters in 1985; two grandsons, Ronnie Maxwell in 1988 and Jimmy Walters in 1990; two sisters; and two brothers.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial will be in Tobacco Township (Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. Friends may call at the funeral home, 430 S. Ross, Beaverton, tomorrow (Thursday) until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to be used accordng to the family. From the Gladwin County Record --- March 12, 1997
FRANK C. BOMAN
Frank C. Boman, 70, of 5300 S. M-30, Beaverton, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 2, in the Midland Hospital Center. Born in Edenville Oct. 9, 1915, he lived in the area all his life. Mr. Boman was in supervision of Chlorine Wells for Dow Chemical Co. 28 years until retiring in 1977. He was a former Boy Scout leader in Coleman and a member of the Woby-Po-Kegan White Skin Dancers of Coleman. Mr. Boman was married to the former Velma Herendeen April 11, 1936, in Edenville. She died May 5, 1961. He then married Harriet Boylen Feb 23, 1962, in Edenville.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, James of
Rosenburg, Texas; one daughter, Wendy, at home; 2 step-sons, Larry Boylen of
Gladwin and Gary Boylen of Hemlock; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Barlett oc
Carleton; one sister, Betty Leuenberger of Hope; and 14 grandchildren. A son,
Joh Boman, preceded him in death Feb. 24, 1978 and a daughter, Karen Boman, Dec.
3, 1942.
Services
will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel with
the Rev. Bruce Hatch officiating. Cremation will follow. From the Gladwin
County Record --- February 5, 1986
GUY W. BOMAN
SERVICES THURSDAY FOR GUY W. BOMAN
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the
Edenville Methodist Church for Guy W. Boman, 81, of Edenville, who died Monday
at Midland Hospital, after a short illness. The Rev. William Vroman will
officiate and burial will be in Edenville Cemetery. The Miner Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. Born on Oct. 5, 1881, in Edenville Township, Midland
County, he was a construction worker with the Arenac County Conversation Dept.
form 1922 to 1927, and served on the Dearborn Police Dept. form 1927 to 1930,
when he moved back to Edenville. He had lived in Gladwin County four years form
1916 to 1920 and served as Sheridan township supervisonr and clerk.
In August,
1902, he was married to the former Mabel Downs in Cadillac and she preceded him
in death in 1921. He married the former Elsie Poirier on June 9, 1939, in
Kalkaska, and she survives him. Also surviving are four sons, LaVern and
Traverse of Gladwin, Harold, of Midland, and Virgil, of San Bernardino, Calif.;
five daughters, Mrs. Susie Young, of Midland, Mrs. Gene Reithel, of Hope, Mrs.
Dorothy Henry, of Beaverton, Mrs. Evelyn Mathews, of Flint, and Mrs. Idabelle
Forman, of Durand, two brothers, John, of Edenville, and Fred, of Gladwin; 20
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. From the Gladwin County Record ---
June 26, 1963
MAUDE BOWERS
Mrs. Maude Bowers, 81, died at her home in Butnam Township, Wednesday, June 9, following an illness of two months. Born in Ontario, Canada, June 11, 1889, Mrs. Bowers had been a resident o Gladwin County for 67 years, coming here in 1904. The former, Miss Maude DeLaurier was married to William Bowers December 11, 1907, in Gladwin County. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1966.
Surviving are one son, Max of Gladwin; four daughters,
Mrs. Beatrice Benmark and Mrs. Evaleen Walters, bothe
of Gladwin, Mrs. Pearl Myers and Mrs. Lula Belle Walters, both of Flint; 24
grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren; three brothers, Duncan DeLaurier of
Pontiac, Jacob of Battle Creek, and Andrew of Oakville, Washington; one sister
Mrs. Florence Wright of Vancouver, B.C.
Services
were held Saturday, June 12, at 2:00 at the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin, with
Elder Harold McAllister officiating. Burial was in Butman Cemetery. Mrs. Bowers
had been a faithful correspondent of The Record for her area for more than 40
years, prior to her illness. From the Gladwin County Record --- June 16, 1971
WILLIAM L. BOWERS
SERVICES HELD FOR WILLIAM BOWERS
William L. Bowers, 80, of Butman Township, died Sunday in the Gladwin Hospital following a short illness. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home. Elder Charles Twining officiated and burial was in Butman Cemetery. Born in Defiance, Ohio, on April 15, 1886, he was a retired farmer and telephone line repairman for the Gladwin and Nolan line.
Mr. Bowers came to Gladwin County 65 years ago from Ohio. He was married to the former Maude DeLaurier in Gladwin on Dec. 11, 1907. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Benmark, Mrs. Pearl Myers, Mrs. Evaleeen Walters and Mrs. Lula Belle Walters, all of Gladwin; one son, Max of Gladwin; 24 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. From the Gladwin County Record --- September 21, 1966
MARY H. BOYCE
Mrs. Mary Boyce died June 6, 1927 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luther
McKimmy, at Knoxville. She was born April 28, 1845 in Cuyahoga county, Ohio. She
was married to Stephen Boyce of Delta, Ohio. To this union were born one son and
six daughters. She moved from Delta, Ohio to Beaverton in 1907 and has made her
home with her daughter, Mrs. McKimmy the last 15 years. She is survived by her
three daughters, Mrs. Alice Gehring of Adrian, Mrs. Agnes McKimmy and Mrs. Ada
Rupp of Beaverton; two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Miller of Delta, Ohio, Mrs. Alice
Murray of Swanton, Ohio. The body was taken to Delta, Ohio for burial. Gladwin
County Record dated 06-16/1927 Col-5 Page-5.
JACK B. BRANSCOM
Jack B. Branscom, 77, of 4273 Monroe Rd., Midland, died Monday, Jan. 25, in the Saginaw V.A. Medical Center after a long illness.
Born in Jackson County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1910, he moved to Midland County 48 years ago from Ohio. He was self-employed and a member of the Midland Baptist Church. Mr. Branscom served in the Army during World War II.
Mr. Branscom and the former Marion Martin were married Jan. 28, 1942, in Midland. She preceded in him in death May 26, 1986.
Surviving are one son, Paul of Ray, Ohio; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Hazel Ray and Mrs. Faye Tennant of Midland, Helen Mason of Allen Park and Micki Hearns of Tampa, Fla.; 2 brothers, Sam of Midland and Lee of Chillicothe, Ohio; 2 sisters, Clara Clary of Londonderry, Ohio and Alace Benson of Chillicothe, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Rites will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Pastor David Arvey will officiate and burial will be in the Billings Township Cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record, January 27, 1988, Pg. 2, Col. 3.
FRED C. BRAY
Fred C. Bray, 75, 1198 Badger Rd., Beaverton, died Saturday, March 6, in the Gladwin Area Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Morehouse, Mo., on April 19, 1906, he came to Gladwin County in 1971. Mr. Bray retired in 1971 as service manager for a car dealership in Pontiac. He was a member of the Waterford Fraternal Order of Eagles 2887 and the Pontiac Moose Lodge 108.
Mr. Bray and the former Anna Mae Strong were married March 22, 1966, in Waterford.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Loren (Joan) Goodwin of Salem, Ore.; 4 step-children, Boyd Thomason of Greensville, Tenn., Robert Thomason of Kissimmee, Fla., Charles Thomason of Pontiac and Mrs. James (Mary) Hull of Clarkston;
one brother, Hartley Bray of Hale; one sister, Mrs. Madge Leinenger of Beaverton; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the Billings Township Cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record, March 10, 1982, Pg. 2, Col. 4&5.
LYDIA EDNA BREAULT
Lydia Edna, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murnie Breault, died June 21, aged two days. Services were held June 22. Burial in Ridge cemetery. From Gladwin County Record, June 23, 1927, Col 5, Pg 5.
WILLIAM BREWER
William M. Brewer, 59, of 3536 Calhoun Rd., Beaverton, died Sunday, Aug. 25, in the Midland Hospital Center after a short illness.
Born in Ann Arbor April 3, 1926, he came to Gladwin County in 1937. Mr. Brewer was a carpenter and a veteran of World War II.
He was married to the former Sylvia Wendt Dec. 12, 1982, in Gladwin.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 step-sons, Roger Roberson of Mt. Pleasant, Steven Roberson of Hope and Brent Roberson of Midland; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Tom (Vicki) Ziemer of Beaverton and Mrs. Greg (Brenda) Scott of Roseville; one brother, Larry of Mesa, Ariz.; 7 sisters, Mrs. Betty Adcock of Clarkston, Mrs. Doris Schultz of Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. Marion Hines of Chesaning, Mrs. Marguerite Markell of Pontiac, Mrs. Catherine Goodell of Midland, Mrs. Joyce Gravelle of Gladwin and Mrs. Darlene Stinger of Beaverton; and 6 grandchildren.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial was in the Arbutus Cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record, Aug. 28, 1985, Pg 2, Col 4.
INFANT BRILL
Infant son of F. M. Brill died Jan. 28, aged 3 months. Source: Gladwin County Record, Jan. 31, 1907, Pg 1, Col 4.
HAROLD E. BROTHERTON
Harold E. Brotherton, 51, of Pleasant Beach Trailer Park, Billings Township, died Friday, October 18, in the Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor.
Born in Kennett, Mo., he came to Wayne in 1942, joining the air force June 14, 1943, and was discharged Feb. 13, 1946. He moved to Flint in February of 1946 where he worked as a carpenter for Buick Motors, retiring in 1972, coming to Gladwin County at that time.
Surviving are 3 daughters; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Pollock, and 1 sister, Mrs. Ross (Pauline) Talarico, both of Billings Township.
Services were held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with Eloy V. Torres officiating, and burial was in Billings cemetery. Source: Gladwin County Record, October 23, 1974, Pg. 2, Col. 4.
EVA A. BRUBAKER
Eva A. Brubaker, 79, of 5193 S. M-18, Beavertn, died Thursday, April 16, in the St. Luke's Hospital, Saginaw, after a short illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1906, she came to Gladwin County when she was 12. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar Society. The former Eva Myers, she was married to Lawrence Brubaker Aug. 14, 1926, in Gladwin.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 7 sons, Lloyd of Inkster, Bud and Delano of Midland and Charles, Steve, Tony and Dennis of Beaverton; 6 daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Pat) Milks of Saginaw, Mrs. Pat (Sarah) Cabala of Freeland, Mrs. Don (Betty) Shea of Gladwin, Mrs. Doug (Leah) Martindale of Delton, Mrs. Durand (Elva) Gardner of Harrison and Mrs. Dirk (Grace) McKimmy of Beaverton; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Smith of St. Louis; 57 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. A son, Floyd, died as an infant.
Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 24, 1985
JOHN A. BRUBAKER
John A. Brubaker, 85, of 9419 E. Browns Rd., Clare, died
Thursday, Dec. 29, in the Clare Nursing Home after a short illness. Born in
Paulding County, Ohio, June 16, 1903, he had spent most of his life in Clare
County. Mr. Brubaker farmed and was a member of the Gladwin Sacred Heart Church,
the Clare County Farm Bureau and the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council 5280.
He served on the Clare County Board of Commissioners from 1950 to 1973 and also
was the chairman. Mr. Brubaker and the former Alta Cooper were married in June
1927 in Gladwin.
Besides his
wife, he is survived by one son, John of Auburn Dale, Fla.; a daughter-in-law,
Jean Brubaker of Holt; 2 grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services
were held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father
Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Arthur Township Cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. From the Gladwin County
Record --- January 4, 1989
MARY M. BRUBAKER
Mary M. Brubaker, 77, of 435 S. Antler St., Gladwin, died suddenly Monday, Sept. 8, in the Bay Medical Center, Bay City. She was born in Gladwin County Jan. 1, 1909, and had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Brubaker was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ladies Sodality, House Extension Club, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and past president of the Altar Society. The former Mary Cameron, she was married to Dennis Brubaker Oct. 27, 1926, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1985.
Surviving are 4 sons, Dr. Leo and Michael of Muskegon, Joseph of Midland and James of Gladwin, 4 daughters, Mrs. Willard (Anna Marie) Kehoe of Bay City, Mrs. Chester (Mary Lou) Moczulski of Pinconning, Mrs. Harold (Ruth Ann) Lockwood of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Michael (Kathleen) Mullen of St. Johns; 31 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A daughter, Linda preceded her in death Jul 23 1942. Services were held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Father Donald Christensen officiated and burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home. A Rosary was held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. From the Gladwin County Record --- September 10, 1986
GEORGE THOMAS BRYAN
George Thomas Bryan was born Jan. 29, 1857, at Lobo,
Canada, and died March 22, 1924, at Davison. Deceased was the son of John and
Sarah Bryan who came to Michigan in 1869, and made his home near Columbiaville
until March, 1885, when he was united in marriage with Mary E. Moon, who
departed this life over a year ago. Immediately after their marriage they left
their home until five years ago when they went to Davison, Genesee
county. To this union were born Charles W. Bryan and
Mrs. Herbert Wood of Gladwin, John Bryan and Mrs. Glen Wallace of Detroit; Ray
Bryan of Florida and Mrs. Ray Austin of Davison. He also leaves three sisters,
four brothers and 13 grandchildren to mourn their loss.
Funeral was
held Tuesday, March 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Austin at Davison.
Burial in Smith Hill cemetery at Otisville. From the
Gladwin County Record --- April 3, 1924
MARY E. (MOON) BRYAN
MRS. GEORGE BRYAN
Mary E. Moon was born in Kendallville, Indiana, November 7, 1866. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moon, who moved to Michigan when she was three years of age. Most of her girlhood days were spent in Otisville and on March 26, 1885, she was united in marriage to George Bryan of Columbiaville. They made their home in Gladwin county until four years ago when they moved to Davison. Mrs. Bryan has had poor health for the past six months due to cancer, and passed away at her home in Davison Monday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m.
Besides her husband, deceased is survived by an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moon of Otisville; and the following children: Charles W. Bryan of Clare county, Mrs. Herbert Wood of Gladwin, Mrs. Glenn Wallace of Detroit, Mrs. Ray Austin of Davision and John and Ray at home. Funeral services were conducted at home Wednesday, at 1 p.m., and at the Methodist church at 2 p.m., Rev. C. E. Benson officiating. Interment was made in Smith Hill cemetery at Otisville. From the Gladwin County Record --- November 30, 1922.
KENNETH L. BURGESS
Kenneth L. Burgess, 71, of Midland, died at the MidMichigan Medical Center, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002. Born Sept. 21, 1930 in Beaverton, he was the son of the late Ransom W. and Loa Ellen (Ogg) Burgess. He was raised and educated in Beaverton and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1947. Ken graduated from Alma College in 1952 with a BS degree, and received his MS degree in 1954 from the University of Michigan. He then received his Ph.D from the University of Michgian in 1957. He married the former Jane McKimmy, Dec. 28, 1950 in Beaverton. He worked for The Dow Chemical Company as the assistant director of Legislative Affairs for Health, Environment and Science from 1957 until retiring in 1990.
He was a member of Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church, former member and past president of the American Chemical Society and a member of the Plastics Engineers. He was an active supporter of Free Masonry and was a life member of Midland Centre Lodge #273 F.&A.M., member of DeMolay Legion of honor, Scottish Rite Masonry Valley of Bay City where he served as commander and chief and was awarded the sublime degree of 33º for meritorious service, Knights Templar #26, Royal Arch Masons #169 serving as past high priest, Red Cross of Constantine St. Martin Conclave, Pythagares Council, Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple and a life member of the Midland O.E.S. chapter #121.
Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Robert W.
and wife Dawn of Bar Harbor, Maine; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann and husband
Jason G. Schuette of Mansfield, Texas; one brother, James R. and wife Bonnie of
Beaverton; one sister, Ada Ruth Frick of Beaverton; and grandchildren, Ransom
and Alden Burgess and Matthew and Michael Schuette. He was preceded in death by
one daughter, Mary Ellen Burgess in 1967.
Services
were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Wilson Miller Funeral Home with the Rev.
David Young, pastor of Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church, officiating. A Masonic
memorial service was conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to
Centre Lodge #273 for Masonic Charities or to Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church
building fund. From the Gladwin County Record, Feb. 6, 2002, Col. 3, Pg 2.
MARY ELLEN BURGESS
RITES HELD FOR INFANT
Graveside services were conducted in the Dale Cemetery
near Beaverton Saturday afternoon for Mary Ellen Burgess, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth L. Burgess of 3605 Blarney Drive, Midland. Rev. Wallace Moore
officiated at the rites. The baby died Thursday at the Midland Hospital.
In addition
to her parents she is survived by a sister Elizabeth at home; grandmother, Mrs.
Ellen Burgess of Beaverton, and grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKimmy of
Beaverton. From the Gladwin County Record --- July 19, 1967
RANSOM W. BURGESS
Brief Illness Takes R.W. Burgess
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Beaverton Presbyterian Church for Ransom W. Burgess, 70, who died Thursday at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a short illness. The Rev. Aaron D. Hyde officiated and burial was in Highland Mausoleum, Gladwin.
Born in Moores Junction, Arenac County, on Sept. 13,
1893, he was married to the former Ellen Ogg in Beaverton in 1926. A veteran of
World War 1, he had operated a grocery store and meat market in Beaverton many
years until his retirement. Prior to that he was employed in
Gladwin markets. A Beaverton resident for 50 years, he was a member of
the Masonic Lodge, Beaverton Presbyterian Church, Beaverton American Legion Post
and the Farm Bureau.
Survivors
include his wife, Ellen; two sons, James, of Beaverton, and Kenneth, of Midland;
and one daughter, Mrs. Nelson Davis, of Beaverton; a sister, Mrs. Leo Paquet, of
Mackinaw City; and six grandchildren. From the Gladwin County Record ---
February 12, 1964
EARL BURR
Earl Burr, 64, died suddenly at his Beaverton City home Saturday, May 24, at 7:10 a.m. Born i Rosebush, March 15, 1911, he had lived in Gladwin County most of his lifetime. He and the former Grace Kintner were married September 17, 1937, in Saginaw. Mr. Burr was a retired Dow Chemical Co., employee and a member of the Beaverton United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Grace; a son, Thomas of
Middleton, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Don (Anna) Courneya of Beaverton; is mother,
Mrs. Allie Burr of Beaverton; a brother, Ben of Beaverton; 2 sisters, Mrs.
William (Berniece) Mercer and Mrs. Clare (Margaret) Yager, both of Beaverton;
and 2 grandchildren.
Services
were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Beaverton United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Zina Bennett officiating. Burial was in the Beaverton Cemetery. From the
Gladwin County Record --- May 28, 1975
CHESTER L. BUSHONG
Chester L. Bushong, 27, of Midland, died Sunday, June 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. Born in Gladwin on January 15, 1949, he worked in Midland as a carpenter the past year, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Berryhill Post 165 of Midland, and of the Eagles Club of All-Bright Shores.
He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1967, and was married to the former Sherry Dapprich in Sanford on March 1, 1969. Surviving are his wife, Sherry; three children, Brian, Michelle and Kevin, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bushong of Gladwin; two brothers, Robert of Butte, Montana and Tom of Midland; and three sisters, Mrs. Ken (Betty) Clark, Mrs. Jack (Mary Ellen) Sherlock and Debra Bushong, all of Gladwin.
Services are to be held today, Wednesday, at the
Mathew's Funeral Home in Gladwin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Lindberg
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. From the Gladwin County
Record --- June 9, 1976
JOHN LINDSAY BUSHONG
Services Friday for John Bushong
John Lindsay Bushong, 54, passed away at his home in
Grout township Tuesday afternoon, April 27. He had
been in poor health for some time. Funeral services will be held on Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Gladwin Methodist church, with the Rev. John Scott
officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery, under the auspices of the
Gladwin Chapter Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Bushong,
a resident of Gladwin county for the past 33 years,
was born in Putman county, Ohio on January 23, 1894. On November 8, 1924 he
married Miss Beulah Switzer, in Beaverton. Surviving besided his wife, Beulah,
are four daughters, Mrs. James Sanford of Saginaw, Mrs. Winnifred Maxwell of
Freeland and Iris Dawn and Viola Jane, at home; one brother, Charles E. Bushong,
of Pontiac; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Richard of Detroit and Mrs. Nellie Druley
of Winegars. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 28, 1948
LOREN BUZZELL
RITES HELD FOR LOREN BUZZELL
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the
Hall Funeral Home for Loren Buzzell, 54, well known Grout Township man, who died
Wednesday at the Midland Hospital after a three week illness. The Rev. Ross
Tracy officiated and burial was in Highland Cemetery. A lifetime resident of
Gladwin County, he was born Feb. 7, 1909, in Grout Township to the late Enoch
and Katie Buzzell. He was married to the former Vera Tuck in 1928, and had been
employed by the Dow Chemical Company for 17 years.
Surviving
are his wife, Vera; two sons, Ronald, of Gladwin, and Robert, at home; four
daughters, Mrs. Gladys Nichols, of Auburn, Mrs. Ruth Brubaker, of Midland, Mrs.
Shirley Corlew, of Mt. Morris, and Mrs. Judy Hayward, of North Carolina; a
brother, Freeman, and a sister, Mrs. Viola Denning, of Gladwin; and eight
grandchildren. A daughter, Donna May, preceded him in death in 1933. From the
Gladwin County Record --- October 23 1963
VERA BUZZELL
Mrs. Vera Buzzell, 70, of 1780 McNamara Rd., Gladwin, died Friday, April 9, in the Midland Hospital Center following a short illness. Born in Midland County on July 9, 1911, she had spent most of her life here. The former Vera Tuck, she was married to Loren Buzzell December 22, 1928, in Gladwin. He preceded her in death October 16, 1963.
Surviving are 2 sons, Ronald and Robert of Gladwin; 4 daughters, Mrs. Russell (Ruth) Brubaker of Midland, Mrs. Lembert (Gladys) Nichols of Auburn, Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) Corlew of Mt. Morris, and Mrs. Gordon (Judy) Hayward of Clio; her mother Mrs. Della Tuck of Gladwin; 4 brothers, Ken, Wayne and Gordon Tuck of Gladwin and Howard Tuck of Coleman; 4 sisters, Mrs. Velma Tuckerman of Beaverton, Mrs. Marcella Dull of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Ruth Saide and Mrs. Dorothy Mercier of Midland; a close friend, Joe Gibbas of Bay City; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A daughter, Donna May, preceded her in death in 1933.
Services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the Hall Funeral Home, Gladwin Chapel. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and burial was in the Highland Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- April 14, 1982.
CLAIR E. CAMPBELL
Clair E. Campbell, 60, 5648 Parker Rd., Gladwin, died Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Midland Hospital. He had been in failing health for the past year. Born i Grout Township on October 18, 1916, he was the son of Roy and Mabel Roberts Campbell and attended Gladwin County schools. He was a farmer in Grout Township all his life and was well-known as a custom farmer for other farmers.
Mr. Campbell and the former Gertrude Fackler were married in Gladwin on June 25, 1939. He was a charter member of the McClure Wesleyan Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife Gertrude; 2 sons, Luren of Breckenridge, and Robert of Ashley; 4 brothers, Earl of Flint, Grover of Fort Myers, Fla., Gerald of Naples, Fla., and Alvin of London, England; 3 sisters, Mrs. Valda Shelar and Mrs. Nina Reppert both of Spring Arbor, and Mrs. Warren (Donna) Pike of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and 8 grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Avery officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- October 22, 1975
ROBERT N. CAMPBELL
ROBERT N. CAMPBELL DIES MAY 25TH IN GROUT
Robert N. Campbell, old time resident of Grout
township, died at the home of his son Roy, Thursday,
May 25. Mr. Campbell was born in Houghton Town, Ontario, on April 3, 1861. In
1886 he was married to Isabell Will and to them were
born three children. Forthy seven years ago he moved to Grout township, and in
1914 moved to Gladwin City, where he lived until eight years ago when he moved
back to Grout township to live with his son, because of ill health.
Surviving
him ar two sons, Frank of Quincy and Roy of Grout and one daughter,
MRs. Keith Councell of Grout, twenty grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rogers Funeral
Home, Saturday afternoon with Rev. H.R. Fiddler officiating. Burial was in Grout
cemetery. From the Gladwin County Record --- May 31, 1939
PVT. WILLIAM R. CAMPBELL
RE-BURIAL FOR PVT. CAMPBELL SUNDAY
Reburial services for Pvt. William R. Campbell will be
held at the Hall Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. D.M.
Dickenson, pastor of the West Grout Free Methodist church, will officiate and
burial will be in the Highland cemetery.
Pvt.
Campbell was born in Clare county on October 26,
1913, died on February 23, 1945. Surving are his wife, Leatrice, of Los Angeles,
California; and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Rockey of Clare, Mary Campbell, of
Lansing and Mrs. Dora Ogg and Mrs. Helen Ogg, both of Gladwin. From the Gladwin
County Record --- June 22, 1949
LEONARA A. CARPENTER
Leonara A. Carpenter,
CHARLES E. CARPENTER
CARPENTER, Charles E. - Birch Run, MI, age 66, passed away
Thursday morning, March 6, 1975 at