Gladwin County Obituaries

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Rites Friday for Mrs. Rilla Knight

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Free Methodist Church, Gladwin, for Mrs. Rilla Mae Knight, 65, who died Tuesday at the Midland Hospital following a long illness. The Rev. George K. Skene will officiate and the burial is in Ridge Cemetery. Born in Gladiwn County on March 18, 1897, the former Rilla Mae Roberts was married to Carl Knight on Dec. 1, 1914, in Gladwin. They had lived at Sanford in the 1920's and the 1930's and at Flint and Houghton Lake before moving back to Gladwin in 1947 to make their home. Surviving are her husband, Carl; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel McMichael and Mrs. Evelyn Schulz, of Flint; three borthers, Wayne and Gordon Roberts, of Gladwin, and Martin, of Houghton Lake; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Moe, of Saginaw, 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Miner Funeral Home. (She died April 3, 1962)

Contributed by: April Riker

KNIGHT, Carl F. - 618 Silverleaf, Gladwin, fomer Flint resident, age 79, died Tuesday, May 20, 1975, at Midland Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Friday, at the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene. Burial in Ridge Cemetery, Gladwin. Friends may call at the Mathews Funeral Home, Gladwin. Surviving are: wie, Alma; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Hazel) Burgess of Swartz Creek, and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Shelton of Flint; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Walter Knight of Harrison and Alonzo knight of Davison; sister, Mrs. Elmer (Jennie) Koontz of Gladwin.

CARL KNIGHT

Carl F. Knight, 79, of 618 S. Silverleaf St., Gladwin, died Tuesday, May 20, at Midland Hospital, following an illness of about 6 months. Born in Paulding County, Ohio, July 8, 1895, he was the son of Norman and Katy Belle Hoy Knight. He came to Gladwin County as a young boy and settled with his parents in Sage Township where he grew up. Mr. Knight and the former Rilla Roberts were married December 1, 1914, and she died April 3, 1962. He married the former Alma E. Foster July 18, 1965, in Gladwin and she survives him. Mr. Knight owned and operated retail grocery and meat stores in Gladwin, Sanford, Flint and Houghton Lake at different times during his business career. He also served as supervisor of Jerome Township for 13 years during his residence in Midland County. He was well-known to Gladwin County Record readers through his recent articles of life in the early days of Sage Township and Gladwin City. Surviving besides his wife , Alma, are 2 daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Hazel) Burgess of Swartz Creek, and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Shelton of Flint; 2 brothers, Walter Knight of Harrison, and Alonzo Knight of Davison; 1 sister, Mr.s Elmer (Jennie) Koontz of Gladwin; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 2:00p.m. at the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Dale Hill officiating. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery, Gladwin. Mathews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by: April Riker

Mattie Web

Mrs. Mattie J. Webb, 100 years old, died November 25 (1975) at the Freier Care Home. Born in Scott, Ohio, September 12, 1875, she was the daughter of Daniel and Caroline Lewellyn Knight and had lived in Gladwin County 78 years - since 1898. The former Mattie J. Knight and Reas were married July 20, 1895, in Scott, and he preceded her in death October 12, 1935. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Clayton (Thelma) Kaiser of Zephyr HIlls, Fla.;a granddaoughter, Mrs. Ivan (Patricia) Lawyer of Orlando, Fla.;5 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home with the Rev. T. Edward Bennett officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

Contributed by: April Riker

Mrs. Laura Roberts Buried Here

Mrs. Laura M. Roberts, 81, passed away very suddenly at her home at Houghton Lake. Laura Murdock was born in Moore Hill, Ind., January 15, 1874. She married Theodore H. Roberts on March 31, 1892 in Anderson, Ind. and they came to Gladwin county to make their home. Seven years ago they moved to Roscommon county where Mr. Roberts preceded her in death in 1951. Mrs. Roberts is survived by three sons, Martin of Houghton Lake, Wayne and Gordon of Gladwin; two daughters, Rilla Knight, Gladwin and Beulah Moe, Sanford; two brothers, Arthur Murdock of California and Delbert Murdock of Indiana; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Gladwin Latter Day Saints Church with Elder Jay Doty of Houghton Lake officiating. Burial was in Ridge cemetery

Contributed by: April Riker

8/23/1951

Former Sage Man Buried Sunday

Funeral Services for Theodore H. Roberts, 83, were held Sunday afternoon from the Gladwin Latter Day Saints church. Elder B. H. Doty officiated and burial was made in Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Roberts was born on June 22, 1868, in Shelby county, Ohio. He came to Gladwin when he was 16 years old, and was married in Anderson, Indiana on March 31, 1892. He operated a farm in Sage township for many years, and spent the past four years at Houghton Lake, making his home with his son. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Martin and Wayne of Houghton Lake, Gordon of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Rilla Knight of Gladwin, and Mrs. Beulah Moe of Sanford; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Challenger, Emma Murdock and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Murdock, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMichael, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schultz of Flint.

Contributed by: April Riker

From Gladwin County Record 8/7/1935

Thomas Ira Murdock – Funeral services were held Saturday, July 20, at the J. Sutton and Son funeral parlors, 4147 Trumbull avenue, Detroit, for Thomas Ira Murdock conducted by Rev. Bertram W. Pullinger of Grace Episcopal church. Burial was at Oakview cemetery. Thomas Ira Murdock was born at Milan, Ind. in 1881. He came to Gladwin with his parents when a child, and has lived here since excepting a few years which he spent in Detroit. He died July 17, 1935 at Herman Kiefer hospital, Detroit, of tuberculosis. Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Eugene McSweeney, and his son Chester Murdock, of Detroit; his father, Eli Murdock; brother Porter; and sister Mrs. Theodore Roberts of Gladwin; sister and brother, Mrs. William Scherer and Porter Murdock of Detroit; and a brother, Arthur Murdock in Cincinnati.

Contributed by: April Riker

From Gladwin County Record 8/22/1951

Former Resident Buried Recently – Funeral services were held for Milford Murdock, 73, on Saturday, August 4, from the Foshee Funeral Home at Twining. Burial was made in Whitney cemetery. Mr. Murdock was born in Milan, Indiana, on October 30, 1878, and came to Gladwin township with his parents as a boy. He was employed by the McMann City Box Company of Detroit for 30 years, moving to AuGres six years ago, where he operated the Snow White Resort cabins. Surviving are his wife, Emma; two sons, Arthur of Chicago and George of Farmington; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Challenger of Detroit; two brothers, Arthur of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Delbert of Missouri; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Roberts, Mrs. Wayne Roberts, of Houghton Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moe of Sanford and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Murdock of Detroit, were among those who attended the funeral services.

Contributed by: April Riker

From Gladwin County Record 11/09/1916

Murdoch. – Mrs. Eli Murdock died at her home in Detroit Oct. 28, of pneumonia after a week’s illness. Mrs. Murdock was born in Ripley county, Indiana, and was aged 66 years and 8 months. Mr. and Mrs. Murdock came to Gladwin about 25 years ago and had just moved to Detroit when Mrs. Murdoch was taken sick. She was a member of the Evangelical church. Services were held Oct. 31 at the home of her son, Milford, in Detroit. She is survived by her husband and seven children: Mrs. Theodore Roberts of Gladwin; Milford and Ira and Miss Vergie of Detroit; Delbert and Porter Murdoch of Kansas; and Arthur Murdoch of Indianapolis.

Contributed by: April Riker

From Gladwin County Record 3/10/1937

Eli Murdock – Eli Murdock was born at Holton, Indiana October 24, 1849. On March 5, 1871, he married Miss Lucy J. Radley of Milan Indiana. When a young man, he was employed as a section hand on the railroad. There he received a fall, causing a fracture of his hips, which he carried through life. Mr. and Mrs. Murdock and family came to Gladwin March 11, 1891, and settled on a wild forty acres of land in North Sage township which he cleared and there raised his family. Later he lived for some years in the city of Detroit with his children, but for a number of years of late he has lived with his son Porter in Buckeye Township. About one year ago he received a fall, which caused him great discomfort and pain, and finally caused his death, which took place in the late afternoon, Friday, February 19. He was an honest, earnest, peace-loving man, and lived the Christian life through the years. Beloved by all who knew him because of his kind, inoffensive manners and Christ like life. His wife died October 30, 1916, two children in infancy and his son Ira in July 1935. He is survived by Mrs. Theodore Roberts of Gladwin, Virgie and Milford of Detroit, Arthur of Cincinnati, Ohio, Delbert of Kokomo, Indiana, and Porter at home; also nine grandchildren and 11 great grand children. Mr. Murdock possessed that greatest of qualities, that of always looking on the brighter side of life, never heard to complain, but always radiating cheer and comfort to those around him.

Contributed by: April Riker

From Gladwin County Record 2/24/1937

Eli Murdock Dies In Buckeye Township Fri.

Services were held Sunday afternoon from the Ross-Hall funeral parlors at 2 o’clock for Eli Murdoch with Rev. Andrew G. Basell of Assembely Church of God officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bergler sang “The Last Mile of the Way,” Mrs. Bergler “It Is Well with My Soul,” and John Capling, “We’ll Never Say ‘Good Bye’”. Burial was beside his wife at the Woodmere cemetery, Detroit, Monday. The body was accompanied to Detroit by his daughter, Laura, his son, Peter, and two grandchildren, Wayne and Lola.

Contributed by: April Riker

Daniel H. Knight

Daniel H. Knight was born in Somerset county, Pa., June 25, 1842, and died at his home in Gladwin March 20, 1917, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 23 days. At the age of ten years he moved with his parents to Athens county, O., and in 1862 volunteered in Company A., 92 regiment, O.V.I. He took part in all the battles of the southwest and in Sherman's march to the sea, and was discharged at Washington, D. C., June 12, 1865. He was married Sept. 18, 1866, to Caroline E. Lewellyn and moved to Van Wert county, Ohio, in 1867. From there he moved with his family to the state of Washington March 4, 1898, then to Gladwin, Mich., where resided until his death. There are left to mourn his loss a wife, six children; two brothers, N. D. Knight of Burton, Kansas, Jacob Knight of Arbanaka, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Susan Lewellyn of Scott, Ohio; 14 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many friends. Services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. John Killian. Interment in the Ridge cemetery.

Contributed by: April Riker

Mrs. Carolina Elizabeth Knight – From Gladwin County Record 10/23/1924

After an illness of nine months, Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Knight, 78 years old, widow of Daniel H. Knight, died Friday afternoon at her home in Gladwin. Mrs. Knight, whose maiden name was Caroline Elizabeth Lewellyn, was born Sept. 12, 1846, in Athens, Ohio, and was married to Daniel H. Knight Sept. 18, 1866. After living in Ohio and Washington, they came to Gladwin and have resided here for many years. She is survived by two sons, Norman and Jasper Knight and daughters Mrs. Lillie Walters, Mrs. Martha Webb, Mrs. Ruby Snyder, Miss Laura Knight of Gladwin and Miss Eva Knight of Saginaw; three brothers, Ezra and Samuel Lewellyn of Carpenter, Ohio, and John Lewellyn of Lewiston, Mich. Funeral services were held at the residence on Grout street Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Oct 20, conducted by Rev Perry Arnold, pastor of the Church of the Brethren at Beaverton, of which Mrs. Knight was a member. Rev. Arnold was assisted by Re. Stanley Thayer of the Methodist Episcopal church at Gladwin. Burial in Ridge cemetery.

Contributed by: April Riker

From Gladwin County Record 2/13/1963

Rites Tuesday for Mrs. Belle Knight – Mrs. Belle Knight, 89, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Koontz, of Gladwin.

Born on Oct. 16, 1873 in Defiance, Ohio, the former Belle Hoy was married to Norman Knight on Nov. 19, 1891, in Scott, Ohio. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1956. Mr. and Mrs. Knight came to Gladwin County from Ohio in 1897. They farmed in Sage Township and later operated a meat market in Gladwin for many years. Mrs. Knight was a member of the Gladwin Free Methodist Church. Surviving her are four sons, Carl, of Gladwin, Dan, of Farwell, Lon, of Flint, and Walter, of Harrison; two daughters Mrs. Elmer Koontz of Gladwin , and Mrs. Madaline Brink, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Gladwin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. George Skene officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

Contributed by: April Riker

Norman Bergey Dies

Norman Bergey died November 4 at Saginaw General Hospital, following an operation and an illness of several weeks there. Bergey was born at Clachan, Ont. March 18, 1878 and was married June 24, 1908 to Miss Ida Wesley. After living a year in Brown City, they came to Gladwin and with the exception of a few years lived at Winn they have lived in and around Gladwin. Mr. and Mrs. Bergey were superintendant and matron of the county farm from November, 1919 to March, 1926, which positions they filled with much credit. He was a member fo the M.E. church at Saginaw, of a genial disposition, winning many friends, living a faithful and consistent Christian life, a lover of home and a friend to all. Surviving him are his wife, four children, Mrs. Hugh Segar of Saginaw, Wesley, Mary and Eileen at home, a grandson, four brothers and three sisters, Abram, Nathaniel, Frank, and John, Mrs. Sadie Goodbrand, Mrs. Laura Taylor and Mrs. Pricilla Oby, all of Ontario. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m., at the M.E. chruch, conducted by Rev. E. E. Price, M.E. pastor from Winn, and a former friend of the family, assisted by L.M. Whitney and Rev. M.F. Nash. Burial was at Ridge Cemetery. Friends and relatives from out of town who came to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. William Neuman, Frank Getz, Miss Minerva Buckler, Brown City; Alfred Schlichter and Mrs. Ed Lawcock of Marlette; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Starkweather, Mrs. Wilbur Pierpont, Mrs. Fannie Croskery, Mrs. Ed Curtis, Mrs. Eleanor Smith and Rev. and Mrs. E.E. Price of Winn; Mrs. W. E. Hause and daughter, Elaine, of Bay City; Mrs. Clyde Kinne and children of Saginaw.

Contributed by: Dawn Daniels

Carlos A. Bradley

Carlos A. Bradley was born in Worth, Sanilac county, Mich., Nov. 10, 1856, and died April 17, 1929 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bollert, at Lansing, Mich., where he had gone for treatment a few weeks previous, and was at the time of his demise 72 years, 5 months and 7 days old. He was united in marriage with Miss Maryetta Woodard at Speaker, Sanilac county, Mich., Dec 3, 1882 and to this union were born four daughters, one of whom passed to the great beyond in infancy. He came to Gladwin county in 1886 and has lived here continually since. He was baptized and taken into full membership in the Gladwin M. E. church, Sept. 4, 1904 under the leadership of Rev. O. F. Bullman. Mr. Bradley was a devout Christian and lived an exemplary life, he was honest and upright in all his dealings and it may well be said of him, “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou onto the joy of the Lord.” He is survived my his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Bollert of Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Willis Davis and Mrs. Jesse Thomas of Gladwin county; also one brother, Cleophas of Lansing, Mich., eight grand children and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held from the home in Gladwin and from the Methodist church Sunday at 1:30, Rev. Leroy M. Whitney, officiating. A quartet composed of Mrs. Ray Rigers, Mrs. Irving Clendening, Wm. Bollert and J. E. Capling sang. A large gathering of friends and the unusually beautiful flowers were mute testimony to the esteem in which Mr. Bradley was held. In the bright sunshine of Sunday afternoon the body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery, but the soul had gone to its crowning in the “land of fadeless day.” [25 Apr 1929, The Gladwin County Record].

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Cleophas A. Bradley

Cleophas A. Bradley, many years a resident of Gladwin, died May 26, 1929, at the home of his son Almond Bradley in Lansing, aged 78 years, 7 months, and 27 days. Cleophas A. Bradley was born Sept. 29, 1850, at Holdeman (Haldimand), Canada. When he was 3 years old, the family moved to sanilac county, Michigan, where he grew to manhood. He married Charity M. Gardner, June 3, 1870. Nine Children were born to them. Four of whom have been called to their reward. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and one son, Mrs. Avery Allen of Breckenridge, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Clinton Hall, and Almond Bradley of Lansing, and Mrs. James Matthews of Kalkaska. He will also be mourned by a host of friends as he was always ready to extend the hand of fellowship to all. The body was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon, May 29 at 2 o'clock, at Breckenridge. Long and silent be his slumber Sweet and peaceful be his rest, And while with the dead he is numbered, may his soul be ever blessed. [The Gladwin County Record, 30 May 1929 ].

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Mrs. Maryetta Bradley

Mrs. Maryetta Bradley, former Gladwin resident, died instantly of a heart attack, Sunday, June 4, while visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira Carpenter. Mrs. Bradley was born February 20, 1864, and was married to Carlos Bradley, December 3, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley lived in Sanilac county until 1894, when they moved to Gladwin county. Mrs. Bradley moved to lansing in 1929 after her husband died and resided with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Bollert. Surviving are her three daughters, Mrs. Willis Davis of Gladwin, Mrs. Arthur Bollert, Lansing, and Mrs. Jesse Thomas, Prudenville, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two brothers, Cephas Woodard of Gladwin, Reubin Woodard, Port Huron, four sisters, Mrs. Dave Bradley, Boyne City, Mrs. George Molesworth, Mrs. Ira Carpenter of Gladwin and Mrs. Leo Moore of Lansing and many neices and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the M. E. Church with Rev. Ian Hodgson officiaying. Internment was in Highland Cemetery. [7 Jun 1939, The Gladwin County Record].

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Susannah Desire Bradley

Susannah Desire Bradley was born in Haldimand, Ontario, October. 26, 1831 and died at her home in Grout Township Wednesday p.m., April 29, aged 83 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was married to Alvin Bradley in 1849, and three years later they moved to Michigan and settled in Sanilac county. In 1891 they moved to Gladwin township, where they have since resided. Mrs. Bradley suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday, April 25, from which she never recovered. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, Cleophas and Carlos Bradley, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, besides a host of friends and neighbors. She had been a member of the Christian Advent church 40 years, and was a loving wife, a faithful mother and kind neighbor. She will be missed by a large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted at her late home by Rev. J. W. Hayward, Saturday morning, May 2. Internment in Grout township [The Gladwin County Record, 7 May 1914].

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Lemual L. Brown

Edenville Pioneer Succumbs Friday Funeral Services were held at the S. D. A. Church in Edenville Monday for Lemual L. Brown, 81, pioneer Edenville resident who died at his home there on Friday, April 14th, 1944. Burial was in the Edenville Cemetery. Mr Brown was born in December of 1862 in Ontario, Canada, and came to Michigan with his parents as a boy of 8. He worked as a blacksmith in the lumber camps here while still in his 'teens. In 1866 he was married to Miss Leona Erway, of Edenville, and they built a home and a blacksmith shop on the old Erway farm, 1/2 mile east of Edenville, where they have since lived, Mrs. Brown died in February of 1943. L. L. Brown was a well-known in Gladwin as well as Midland counties for he did work for farmers from both counties who drove miles to have him shoe their horses or repair farm implements. Surviving are four sons, Charles of Beaverton; Shirley, of Detroit; Eber, in the U. S. Navy; and Russell at home; one daughter, Mrs. Verna Synder, of Los Angeles, California; three brothers, Bert and Delbert, of Flint; and Charles, of Butler, Wisconsin; and one sister, Mrs. George Cudney, of Coleman. (Gladwin County Record, Galdwin Michigan, April 1944.)

Contributed by: Kyle Johnson

William Card

William Card was born in Moscow, Ont., Dec. 13, 1823. He was married in 1851, to Miss Sarah McWilliam, who survives him. He, together with his wife and family moved to Gladwin Co., Mich., in 1885, where he has resided ever since. Mr. Card has enjoyed health, happiness and a good long and prosperous life but finally worn out with age he quietly passed away April 14, 1910. Mr. Card joined the Friends [Quaker] church at a young age, but has been a supporter of the M. E. church ever since he come to Gladwin. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, Mrs. Sarah Card, and seven children: Mrs. Wellington Wagar, Mrs. James Wagar, Mrs. Charles Bauserman, Mrs. James McDougall, Mrs. Amos Wagar and Mrs. [Mr.] John Card of Gladwin and Reuben Card of Rockford, Ill., together with several grandchildren, relatices and friends. The Gladwin County Record, 23 Apr 1910, p. 1

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Mrs. William Card

Mrs. William Card, died Feb. 17[SIC-Should be 14] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wellington Wagar, in Gladwin, at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 7 days. Her maiden name was Sarah McWilliams, born in glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 9, 1832. At the age of 13 with her parents she came to Moscow, Canada and in 1850 was married to William Card, who departed this life four years ago. In 1887 with their family they moved to Gladwin township, where they made a good home on a new farm at Wagarville, which has passed to other hands and is one of the most cozy of Gladwin county's farmhomes. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Card made her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. Wagar. She is survived by two sons, John of Gladwin, Mich., and Ruben of Rockford, Ill; five daughters, Mrs. Wellington Wagar, Mrs. James Wagar, Mss. Amos Wagar. Mrs. Charles Bauserman, and Mrs. James McDougall, all of Gladwin: also 24 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church in the city Thursday at 2 p. m., Rev. J. W. Hayward officiating. Internment in Ridge cemetery.

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Obituary - Ogemaw County Herald: Carlson, Mary Ameila

Mary Ameila Carlson, 86, of Alger died Feb. 11, 1996 at her home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Timothy Olson on Feb. 13 at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home. Burial was in Edwards Cemetery. Mrs. Carlson was born in Bourret Township on Sept. 20, 1909. She married Carl J. Carlson on July 28. 1927 in Flint. She retired from A.C. Spark Plug in 1968 after 32 years of service and moved from Flint to the Alger area. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of West Branch. Survivors include her husband, Carl J. Carlson, of Alger; son, Alvin (Linda) Carlson, of Gaines; daughter, Freda (Marvin) Seder of Alger; brothers, John (Ardith) Hanes of Alger, Arthur (Ginny) Hanes of West Branch; sisters, Clarabell Cronk of Bay City, Dorothy (Richard) Green of Flint, Lillian (Lloyd) Rabidue of Alger, Edith (Clyde) Sheltrown of West Branch; grandchildren, Carl Seder, Michael Carlson, Lora Ziembo; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Janis M. Seder; two brothers; and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands of West Branch.

Contributed by: Robert Frei

From: Ogemaw Co. paper (presumably): Alfreda Carlson Died Thursday At Residence of Son

Funeral Services Held at Edwards Church On Sunday Afternoon - Alfreda Carlson, age 80, a former resident of Ogemaw Co., passed away last Thursday, December 29, at the home of her son, Charlie, of Flint, after an illness of one week. Final rites were held for Mrs. Carlson at the Edwards Community Church, Edwards Twp., at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 1, with Rev. Bruce Pierson conducting the services. Burial was in Edwards Cemetery. Mrs. Carlson came to Ogemaw Co. in 1902 from Sweden, where she was born on March 31, 1869, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson. She lived in the Co. until three years ago when she moved to Flint to reside with her son Charlie. She and Mr. Carlson were married in Sweden prior to coming to the United States. Mr. Carlson passed away in 1947. Mrs. Carlson is survived by four sons: Charlie of Flint, Walter of Mt. Morris, Anton of Flint Duane of Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Helda [Hilda] David of Prescott, Mrs. Ellen Stillwagon of Clio, Mrs. Dela Fournier of Flint, Mrs. Anna Gaddis of Marengo, Ohio. Also among the survivors are four brothers living in Sweden, twenty-two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Contributed by: Robert Frei

Obituary - Ogemaw County Herald, Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997: CARLSON, CARL J.

Carl J. Carlson, 90, of Alger died Jan. 14, 1997 at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Carlo Sgambelluri on Jan. 16 at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, West Branch. Burial was in Edwards Township Cemetery. Mr. Carlson, formerly of Flint, had lived in the Alger area since 1968. He retired from Buick Motor Division in 1968 after 47 years of service. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Survivors include his son, Alvin and Linda Carlson of Gaines; daughter, Freda and Marvin Seder of Alger; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; granddaughters, Janice M. Seder; three brothers and five sisters. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands, West Branch.

Contributed by: Robert Frei

From: Gladwin Co. Record (Wednesday, 11/??/1947) pg 1:

Services Held for Clement Pioneer - Nils P. Carlson, 86, died at his farm house in Clement early Saturday morning. Mr. Carlson better known as Peter Carlson, was born in Helsingbor(g), Sweden on October 16, 1861. He was one of the early settlers in Gladwin Co., arriving here with his wife and two children from Stockholm, Sweden in 1902. They cleared the land on his 80 acre farm and he worked in Lumber and Rd. work, serving as a Twp. Rd. commissioner for many years. His participation in Twp. politics won Pete a host of friends and at the time of his death he still was an active member of the board, serving as a constable at the age of 85. Surviving are his wife, Alfreda, of Clement; four daughters, Mrs. A. David, of Prescott, Mrs. E. Stillwagon, of Clio, Mrs. D. Fournier, of Flint, Mrs. A. Gaddis, of Marengo, Ohio; three sons, Carl Carlson, of Flint, Walter Carlson, of Mt. Morris, Anton Carlson, of Hillman; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Edwards Community church on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. VanDerver, of Hillman, officiating. Burial was in the Edwards cemetery. From: Ogemaw Co. paper: Nels Peter Carlson - Octogenarian Dies at Gladwin Farm Residence - Funeral services were held at Two o'clock Monday afternoon from the Community Church in Edwards Twp., Ogemaw Co., for Nels (Nils) Peter Carlson, 86, who died at his farm residence in Clement Twp., Gladwin Co., Saturday. The body was intered in the Edwards Twp. cemetery. Mr. Carlson, a resident of Gladwin Co. for the past forty-five years, was born in Helsenburg, Sweden, in 1861. He married his wife, Alfreda, on May 17, 1890, and 12 years later, in 1902 came to the United States and settled on his uncle's farm in Clement Twp., where he lived for the remainder of his life. Eight children were born to the Carlsons. A daughter, Marie, passed away on November 9, 1918. Surviving him are three sons, Charles, Walter and Anthony, of Flint; four daughters, Mrs. Hilda David, of Prescott; Mrs. Anna Elida [Gaddis], of Marengo, Ohio; Mrs. Ellen Stillwagon, of Clio; and Mrs. Della Fournier, of Flint; an adopted grandson, Duane, of Sweetwater, Texas; twenty-two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Contributed by: Robert Frei

James Colbeck

The Gladwin County Record - April 1930 James Colbeck was born in Oxford County, Ontario, July 25, 1860 and passed away at his home April 2, 1930. He was second in a family of eleven children. At the age of 22 he with his parents moved from their home in Canada to Billings township. On March 23, 1887 he was united in marriage with Anna VanDegrift. To this union were born three children, one of whom preceeded him in death. He and his family have always lived in Billings except about ten years when they lived in Saginaw. He leaves ... his wife, two children, Milford of Beaverton and Mrs. Jessie Schultz of Saginaw; three brothers, Frank of Beaverton and Hugh and Stephen of Billings and six sisters: Mrs. Alfaretta White, Mrs Mray Swanton, Mrs. Anna Sterling and Mrs Helen Kent all of near Billings, Mrs Martha Gardner of White Pelee, Canada and Mrs. Nina Collins of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The outstanding feature of Jim's life was his open handedness, his kindliness and spirit of happiness ... Funeral services April 6 at Edenville Methodist Episcopal Church, interment in Edenville cemetary.

Contributed by: Beth Wills

Mrs. James Colbeck

9 DEC 1887 - Gladwin County Record - Billings -Mrs. James Colbeck Sr, whose death was briefly chronicled in the Record a few weeks since, was a native of Springfield, Canada. She departed this life on the 12th day of November after an illness of one year and four months and was at the time of her death aged 47 years and 6 months. She became a resident of this state in l88l, when she and her family settled in Billings township. She was the mother of 11 children, all of whom are residents of Billings. She was an affectionate wife, a devoted mother, respected neighbor, and beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Edenville the 13th, Rev. J. Harris oficiating, and the remains were interred in the Edenville cemetery.

Contributed by: Beth Wills

James Colbeck II

Gladwin County Record - 13 Apr 1922 - James Colbeck II died April 1, 1922 age 91 yrs, 9 months and 3 days. Born Tathwell, Lincolnshire Co., England June 29, 1830. Age 22 to Canada, came to Gladwin County 1881, retired to Beaverton 1891. Living - 4 sons, 6 daughters, 36 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Interment Edenville Cemetery - Services by Rev. G. H. Killian - beside Lucinda (first wife). James died of "Old Age" - sitting at home in his rocking chair.

Contributed by: Beth Wills

Gladwin County Record - Wed. 12/18/74 Cecil R. David

Cecil R. David, 58, of Buckeye Twp, died suddenly at his home Thursday, Dec. 12. Born in Gladwin Township on May 14, 1916, he had spent his lifetime here. Mr. David was a farmer and had worked at Dow Corning in Midland from 1953 to 1966, when he took an early retirement. Mr. David and the former Ann Schuler were married on Jan. 20, 1940, in Hockaday. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mamie David of Gladwin; two sons, Raymond and Vernon of Gladwin; two daughters, Mrs. Charon Fitzpatrick of Gladwin and Mrs. Barbara Breault of Pontiac; one sister, Mrs. Ila Greenup of Lansing; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1:30 p.m. from the Matherws Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Shoaff officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery.

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Obituary: Gladwin County Record - Wednesday, March 7, 1958 Heart Attack Fatal to Glea David.

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Glea David, 59, who passed away suddenly, Saturday afternoon. Mr. David was born in Gratiot county, May 1, 1898, and was married to Miss Mamie Whittle at West Branch, Aug. 16, 1915. He operated the store at Wagarville, with his father, for several years. He farmed in McClure for 20 years, then moved to Wheeler where he farmed for one year. Returning to Gladwin, he worked in Markle's Super Market for several years as a meat cutter. He suffered a heart attack seven years ago and since 1948 had been an automobile salesman. Surviving are his wife; one son, Cecil, of Gladwin' one daughter, Mrs. Ila Greenup of Holt, and six grandchildren. Services were held at Miner Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Albert H. Fadenrecht officiating. Pallbearers were Fred Switzer, George Dennings, Clarence Lennon, Charles Hoakinson, Percy Peters and Sidney Babcock. Burial in McClure cemetery.

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Mamie E. David

Gladwin County Record - Wed. 7/14/82 Mamie David - Mamie E. David, 88, of 130 W. Maple St., Gladwin, died Saturday, July 10, at her home. Born in Gladwin Township on October 8, 1893, she moved to Ontario, Can., in 1909 for two years before moving back to Gladwin. She attended McClure school and was a member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The former Mamie Whittle, she was married to Glea David August 16, 1915, in Gladwin. They lived and farmed in Gladwin Twp. most of their lives. He preceded her in death March 3, 1956. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ila) Greenup of Lansing; 7 grandchildren and 12 great- grand-children. Rites were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Gladwin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Bates officiated and burial was in the McClure Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Mathews Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Mary Foran

June ?, 1918 Foran - On Thursday at 1:30 p.m., May 30, 1918, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Foran, an old and highly respected resident of Gladwin, after an illness of only one week. She is survived by three brothers, 11 children and 26 grand children. The brothers are Thomas Costello of Hartford, Wash., Daniel Costello of Madawaska, Ont., and William Costello of Renfrew, Ont., who reached Gladwin Saturday morning, only in time to be present at the burial. All of the children but three were present at the death of their mother - Michael of Craigville, Minn., Tom of New Westminister, B.C., who were unable to be reached by messages, and Mrs. Bert Bentley, who is seriously ill at her home in Saginaw; those present were Mrs. Joseph Kewley, Mrs. Will Hauber and Mrs. L. DesCormiers of Chicago, John Foran and Mrs. Fred Sisco of Gladwin and Patrick, Will and Miss Sara Foran at home. Mary Costello was born in Tipperary, Ireland, on Nov. 28, 1850. At the age of nine she came with her parents to America and through her girlhood and early married life made her home in Renfrew, Ont. At the age of 18 she was married to William Foran and in 1880 moved wither her family to Saginaw, Mich., where she lived until coming to Gladwin in 1888 where she has since made her home. On April 16, 1889, her husband was called to the better world. The funeral mass was said by Rev. Father Miller at the church of the Sacred Heart on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in Gladwin cemetery. Having received the full rites of her church she died with the same calm resignation to the will of God that she had shown all her life, strongly verifying the words, "As ye live, so shall ye die." May her soul rest in peace. Contributed by: Barbara

Obituary: Della R. Fournier

Services will be Aug. 19, 1 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Flint, for Della R. Fournier, 89 of Flint, who died Aug. 16, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. Burial will be in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery following services officiated by the Rev. Andrew Czajkowski. Memorial services will be at the Allen-Raysin FUneral Home, 9138 Davison Rd., Flint. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3087 Ladies Auziliary will have a ceremony at 7 p.m., Uag. 18, followed by the Davidson Knights of Columbus 4090 at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Fournier was born in Clement Twp. on Dec. 22, 1903. She lived in the Flint area most of her life and at Briarwood Manor for the past six years. She married Frank B. Fournier on April 23, 1923 in Flint. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1984. She was a life member of the VFW Post 3097 Ladies Auxiliary and the World War 1 Ladies Auxiliary Post 877. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and Barbara Fournier of Flint, and Walter and Eugenia Fournier of Laurium, MI; brother Carl and wife Mary Carlson of Gladwin Co.; sister Hilda David of West Branch; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the St. John Catholic Church Building Fund.

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Mrs. Thomas Hall

Mrs Thomas Hall Pioneer,of Butman Township Margaret, wife of Thomas hall, died at their home in Grout, Feb 6, (1913) at 122:30 a.m. of enlargement of the heart, after several months illness. Margaret Gardiner was born in Armaugh County, Ireland, April 5, 1852 and died at the age of 60 years, 10 months, and 1 day. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hall came to the United States in 1873 and resided seven years at Filmore, Alleghany County, N.Y. In 1880 they came to Gladwin county and located in Butman township. They sold their farm in Butman township and moved to St. Louis, where they lived three years when they returned to Gladwin and purchased a frm three miles west of the city in Grout township. She was the mother of six children, two having died in infancy, and William, a young man was killed while lumbering about 1894. The three surviving are Thomas Hall, Jr. living in Saginaw, one daughter, Mrs. John Holtsberry, living at St. Louis, and Alfred, a young man living at home. She was a member of the A.O.O.G. and Grangers. Services were held at the home Sunday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. C. T. Betts. The body was laid to rest in Highland Cemetery. Her life was gentle but like the still wters it was deep. In her heart she carried those she loved and her hand was never weary, her steps never failed in ministering unto caring for, waiting upon those who were in any way dependent upon her. She made many and sincere friends. "Then fell upon the house a sudden gloom, A shadow on those features fair and thin; And softly from that husband and darkened room, Two angels issued where one went in."

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Thomas Hall, Sr Gladwin County Record - Date not given

Thomas Hall Sr. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Holtsberry in Grout Township, April 3, 1926 aged 75 years, 10 months and 7 days. Mr. Hall was born in Port O' Down, Ireland, May 27, 1850, and immigrated to New York, state in 1872, living there about seven years, then came to michigan in 1880 and settled in Butman Township, being one of the first settlers of that township, of whom only a few remain. He was married Feb. 2, 1871, to Margaret Gardiner, who preceded him in death in February, 1913. Several years ago they sold their farm in Butman Township and bought a farm in Grout Township , where Mrs. Hall died. They are survived by two sons, Alfred Hall of Gladwin and Thomas Hall of Saginaw, and one daughter, Mrs. John Holtsberry of Grout Township, beside grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Grout M.E. church Tuesday, April 6, conducted by Rev. E. F. Bailey, followed by burial in Highland cemetery.

Contributed by: Karen Strong McKellar

Mrs. William Kent

28 April 1910 Gladwin County Record Mrs. William KENT- Died at her home in Billings, April 8, Eva M., wife of William Kent. Eva M. JACKSON, the subject of this sketch, was born in Lockport, New York, May 27, 1844, and with her parents moved to Washtenaw county, Michigan, at the age of 12. She was married Nov. 10, 1859, to Wiliam Kent, who survives her. They and their two sons, George William and Marshall, moved to Billings, Gladwin county, in 1885, where they have since resided. Four sons were born to this union, of which two are living: George W., born Jan. 31, 1867, and Marshall L., born Sept. 24, 1869. She leaves two sisters: Mrs. M. FISK of Manchester, and Mrs. Thomas GIBSON of Flint; also two brothers: John B. JACKSON of Manchester and James Jackson of Flint ... she was laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery.

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William Kent

27 APR 1914 - The Gladwin County Record William KENT- For Many Years A Resident of Billings Township, Has Passed Away- William Kent, resident of Billings township nearly thirty years, passed away suddenly Sunday. He had been in poor health for some time. He came to Billings from Manchester, and with his sons, George W. and Marshall L., who survive him, cleared a fine farm in that township. Funeral was held Tuesday at the house and interment took place at Manchester, his old home.

Contributed by: Beth Wills

Robert V. Linton

LINTON, Robert V. - Age 61, of Gladwin, formerly of Fenton [Mich.], died Monday, February 8, 1999 in Gladwin very suddenly. Funeral services will be held 1PM Saturday, February 13, 1999 at Sharp Funeral Home, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd. Interment in Tyrone Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 2-5PM today [12Feb1999] at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Flint (Mich.) Journal 12 Feb 1999

Contributed by: Duane L. Emrick

OBITUARY - CICERO HOLTSBERRY - GLADWIN COUNTY RECORD 1925

Cicero Holtsberry was born in Linton (Licking) County, Ohio, January 30, 1849, and passed to his eternal rest June 10, 1925 at the home of his son John in Grout Township, aged 76 years, 4 months and 11 days. Mr. Holtsberry spent the early part of his life in Ohio. In December, 1891, he came to Gladwin county, where he resided for a number of years, afterward moving to St. Louis, MIch., where he lived until a few years ago, when he purchased a farm in Grout township. Recently he made his home amoung his children. About 1868 he was marred to Rebecca Sinift, who died four years ago. To this union were born two sons and five daughters. He leaves to mourn their loss his two sons, John of Grout and Forrest of Shepherd; his daughters, Mrs. Wesley Brown of Sherman township, Mrs. James Thomas of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Will Hood (Hurl) of Flint; one sister, Mrs. James McCabe of Mt. Pleasant; one brother, Harvey, of Madison, Ohio, besides 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas and daughter Dorothy of Memphis, Tenn.; Forrest Holtsberry and family of Shepherd; Harvey Holtsberry and son Don of Madison, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Tucholl and daughter Lois of Kenosha, Wis., and Mr. and Mrs. James McCabe and family of Mt. Pleasant. Dear Father, thus we leave you, but we live in hope that our loss is your gain, and expect to meet you over yonder on the pearly shores.

Contributed by: Karen Strong McKellar

STATE DEATHS - BAY CITY TIMES - 1940 John F. Holtsberry, Grout Township, Gladwin County

Funeral services for Mr. Holtsberry, who dropped dead Monday at his home in Grout Township, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bard Evangelical church. The Rev. W. M. Palmer will officiate and burial will be in Highalnd Cemetery, Gladwin. He was born in Paulding County, Ohio, July 29, 1869, and was maried here Dec. 23, 1895. Surviving are his widow, Minnie; a son, T.J., at home; three daughters, Mrs. Arlo Roberts, Mrs. Jay Lovesey, and Mrs. Leo Strong, of Grout Township; a brother Forrest, of Mt. Pleasant; three sisters, Mrs. William Hurl, of Flint, Mrs. James Thomas, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Wesley Brown, of Butman township; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Contributed by: Karen Strong McKellar

OBITUARY - GLADWIN COUNTY RECORD - 1913 MINNIE M. HOLTSBERRY

Mrs. Minnie May Holtsberry, 78 passed away on Tuesday, March 3, (1953) after an illness of 10 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon from the Bard Evangelical Church, at 2 o'clock. The Rev. E. F. Rhoades will officiate and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Holtsberry will be at the Miner Funeral Home until Thursday at 5 p.m., when she will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Strong, on Bard Road, and then to the church one hour before the service on Friday. Minnie Hall was born on January 16, 1875, in New York State. She came to Butman township with her family at the age of five, and was married there to John Holtsberry in 1893. They moved to St Louis in 1905, returning to live on a farm near Bard in 1914. Mr. Holtsberry passed away in 1940. She was a member of the Bard Evangelical Church and it's Ladies Aid Society. Surving are one son, T. J. Holtsberry, of Saginaw; three daughters, Mrs. Oretha Lovesey, Mrs. Telitha Roberts and Mrs. Margaret Strong, all of Gladwin; one brother, Alfred Hall, also of Gladwin. 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Contributed by: Karen Strong McKellar

Gladwin County Record - 1921 Mrs. C. Holtsberry

Mrs. C. Holtsberry died May 10, 1921 at the home of her son, John Holtsberry in Grout township, aged 68 years, 8 months and 26 days. Rebecca J. Sinift was born in Mercer County, Ohio, August 16, 1852 and was married to C. Holtsberry Oct. 11, 1868. When she was 30 years old they moved to Michigan where they have since resided. She was a member of the Methodist church at St. Louis, Mich. She is survived by her husband, five children: John Holtsberry and Mrs. Wesley Brown of Gladwin, Mrs. Rosie Hurl of St. Louis, Forrest Holtsberry of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Lila (Telitha) Thomas of Memphis, Tenn. 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bard Evangelical church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock May 14, 1921. Rev. E. T. Smith, officiating.

Contributed by: Karen Strong McKellar

George H. Killian

Gladwin County Record (Approx date April 6, 1926) George H. Killian was born in Allen county, Ohio, in 1867. has resided in Beaverton nine years. He and his wife went to Hicksville, Ohio, three weeks ago to visit their son, Vernon, who resides there. While preparing to return home he was taken sick with the influenza, contracted pneumonia and died last Friday evening. The funeral was held at Hicksville last Monday afternoon, the remains laid to rest in "God's Half-acre" there among his relatives and friends gone before. He leaves to mourn besides the widow, who in her poor health has the sympathy of the entire community, four sons, Ernest, Vernon, Levon, and Franklin. He was a Christian gentleman and highly respected by all who knew him, and was a preacher of the Brethren faith. -30- Note. As sumitter I know nothing further about this person. The obituary appears in the same issue as one of my relatives so I included it her also.

Contributed by: Karen Strong McKellar

Carrie F. McDougall

Carrie F. McDougall, 765 E. Stewart Ave., age 74, died Sunday, April 28, 1946, at the residence. Funeral services will be held at 7 P. M. Wednesday, May 1, 1946, from Riegle Funeral Home, 2417 S. Saginaw St., Rev. F. G. Black officiating. Body will be at the funeral home until 10 A. M. Thursday, then will be taken to Gladwin for committal service at Ridge Cemetery. Death was caused by complications after an illness of 3 years. She was born in Moscow, Ontario, Oct. 18, 1873, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Card. She came to Flint 30 years ago from Gladwin. Married March 18, 1894 to James McDougall in Oak Park Church, Gladwin. Member of Gladwin Rebecca Lodge. Surviving are: Husband, James; son Fay of Flint; 4 grandchildren; sister, Mrs Charles Bauserman of Flint; brother, John Card of Mt. Morris, Mich. [29 Apr 1946, The Flint Journal].

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James McDougall

James Albert McDougall, 107 E. Broad St., Linden, age 86, died Monday, November 9, 1953, at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 P. M. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1953, from Colonial Chapel, Riegal Funeral Home, 2417 S. Saginaw St., Rev. Kenneth Hoffmaster officiating. Burial in Ridge Cemetery, Gladwin. Body will be the funeral home. Committal service, Thursday at 2 P. M. at the cemetery under the auspices of Gladwin Lodge, IOOF. He was born in Ontario, Canada, June 7, 1867. He lived in Flint 34 years until moving to Linden 3 years ago. Mr. McDougall was a member of the Oak Park Methodist Church, and the Gladwin Lodge IOOF. He was employed at Buick Motor Division for 34 years, retiring 6 years ago. Surviving are: Son, Fay McDougall of Linden; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, sister Mrs. Anna Johnson of Ferndale, Michigan; several nieces ad nephews. [10 Nov 1953, The Flint Journal].

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Nelson Plude

Nelson PLUDE who departed this life Sept 20, 1916 at his home in Grout Township, was one fo the first sttlers of the county. He moved from Detroit, (1874) to this county, 41 years ago and two years later bought and cleard the farm upon which he resided up to the time of his death. Mr. Plude saw Gladwin County transformed from a lumbering region to a fine agricultural community and was one to bear the brunt of hardships of pioneer life when the outlook was not so bright as now for the future of the county. He witnessed the coming of the railroad and all modern conveniences with which the age is favored and from the forest hewed out a good home for his later years. He was born May 6, 1841 in Canada and lived to the advanced age of 71 years, 4 months and 14 days. His wife and nine children survive him and two sisters Mrs PAGE of Ludington and Mrs BERTRAND of Bay City Mr. Plude served his country in the Civil war and was prominent in G.A.R. gatherings. Funeral services were held at the Curch of Sacred Heart. Interment in Highland Cemetery." Mrs. Page of Ludington was my great great grandmother. I know that she and my grandfather George Page also lived in Gladwin because my great grandmothery Lilly and her twin sister Rose were born there. They were 8 months old on the 1880 Gladwin Cencus, though the Gladwin county clerk can not find record of their birth Aug 13, 1879. Nelson Plude and Philomene's parents were Nelson Plude and Leodid Peltier Plude. I am trying to find anything I can find to help me "know them better"...I think you are doing a wonderful job on this site. I always enjoy it.

Contributed by: Cheryl Marlin

Paulis Senft

Paulis SENFT died suddenly while waiting at a country store, July 25, 1924 in Sage twp, Gladwin Co, Michigan. Born in Germany. Widower of Julia BETKA,BALZER,SENFT who predeceased in 1917. step children where: Julius, Peter, Helene Jacobie. and one niece: Johanna Rieger Stuehmer. He is buried in Ridge Cemetery.

Contributed by: Joanne Loyd

William Shaw

Services Thursday for Wm. Shaw Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Hall funeral Home in Gladwin for William Shaw, 57, well-known Gladwin barber, who died suddenly at his home here Sunday following a heart attack. Gladwin business places will close from 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 for the services. Mr. Shaw's death Sunday came as a shock to the hundreds of folks throughout the county who have known and respected him during the more than 35 years he was engaged in the barber trade in Gladwin. He was in apparent good health Sunday morning and had planned to go out to Pratt's Lake to look over a 40 acre plot of land on which he has set out evergreens during the pas few years. At about 11 a.m. he returned to his home, however, and complained to Mrs. Shaw of shortness of breath. She immediately went to the Gladwin Hospital to summon Dr. K. D. Coulter. When she returned home less than five minutes later, he had passed away. "Bill", as he was known to everyone, was a favorite with young folks as well as old. He had a way with youngsters; they loved him; and back in the days before rationing, a candy bar went with every hair-cut at Shaw's. He first started barbering here back in 1906 with Ross Huffman. He later was associated at different times with William White and Tom Moore in the barber trade here. In 1930 he opened his own shop in Gladwin with his sons Kenneth and Wilbur. Wilbur went to work for the Dow Chemical Company in Midland, but Kenneth has continued the association with his father in the barber shop. The son of Robert and Lucy Shaw, Bill was born in Mitchell, Ontario, on December 4, 1885. He came to this country in 1906 and settled in Gladwin. He was married to Harriet Carbeno, of Gladwin, on August 23, 1910. Surviving are Mrs. Shaw; two sons, Kenneth and Wilbur, of Gladwin; five grandchildren; two brothers John and Orben of Flint; four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Wall and Mrs. Lola Brabyn, and Hazel, of Detroit; and Mrs. Mitchell, of Ontario. Bill was an active member of the Gladwin I O O F Lodge and Encampment. He was a member of the Gladwin County Rationing Board, and also served as a member of the Gladwin County Draft Board. He was always active in the affairs of the Gladwin County Fair Association and served several terms on the Board of Directors. The Rev. Perry Hoover, of the Beaverton Chruch of the Brethern, will officiate the services Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Gladwin. (Gladwin County Record, Gladwin April 14, 1943).

Contributed by: Kyle Johnson

Illness Fatal to Mrs. Wm. Shell

Mrs. Ida May Shell, 73, died at her home in Butman Township on January 14, after a two year illness. She was born May 2, 1886, in Canada and married William Shell in 1949. She was a life-time resident of Gladwin County and a member of the Wagarville Methodist Church. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hall Funeral Home, with the Rev. Alva L. Calkin officiating. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, William; three daughters, Mrs. Viola Segar of Birch Run, Mrs. Ilene Navard of Florida and Mrs. Mary Cottrel of Allegan; three step-daughters, Mrs. Hazel Frye of Plymouth, Mrs. Bud Ault of Detroit, and Mrs. Iris Greer of Gladwin; two step-sons, Grant Shell and Donald Shell, of Gladwin; two brothers, Howard Wesley of Beaverton and Robert Wesley of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Bert Hutson of Gladwin; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Contributed by: Dawn Daniels

Gladwin County Record - 1925 Gillis McBain Smith

Gillis McBain Smith, was born in Canada, Sept. 15, 1840, and passed away at his home in Nester township, June 9, 1925. Mr. Smith was married to Isabella Lerece in Canada in 1862, who passed away one year and seven months ago. To this union were born nine children, three of whom preceded their parents in death. He is survived by six children --Mrs. Ed Mitchell of Flint, Mrs. Agnes Millard, David Smith, and Ellis Smith, all of Detroit, Mrs. Al Rhines of California and William Smith of Nester, 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Mr. Smith was baptized in the Latter Day Saint church in 1915, and was a steadfast member of that church until the end. He had been in poor health for a number of years, but had been able to attend to small duties about home until a few days previous to his death. He expressed himself as a being willing and anxious to go. During his last illness he suffered greatly and death came as a relief. Funeral sermon was preached by Elder Israel Goheen.

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Death of Mrs. Wm. Vany

Sarah Jane Irwin Vany, daughter of Franklin and Sarah Irwin was born June 28, 1861 and died Jan 23, 1919, aged 57 yrs six months and 26 days. October 28, 1882, she was married to Wim. Vany, who survives to mourn the loss of a faithful companion. To this union was born six children, two children have preceded their mother in death. The children who survived are: Mrs Fred Powers of Lansing, Mi. : Mrs Clarence Conley of Port Clinton, Ohio.: Mrs. Wesley Harger of Oak Harbor and Mrs. Kenneth Mackey of Port Clinton. The deceased is also survived by seven brothers, three sisters and four grandchildren. Mrs. Vany was born near columbus Grove, Ohio, where she spent thie early part of her life. Since her marriage she has lived in Van Wert, County, Putham Co. Ohio. Gladwin Co. Michigan. and in, 1912 she came to Port Clinton where she spent the remainder of her earthly life. At the age of 23 she lost her eye sight and has groped her way in darkness for 34 yrs. Though deprived of her eyesight she did not become despondent but continued to be a cheerful, devoted wife and faithful mother. She surrendered her life to Christ at the age of 35 and joined the Christian Chruch. The last two years of her life were surrounded with clouds of affliction but she was patient and cheerful to the end. Loving hands did all with in their power to alleviate her suffering but death could not be defeated. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends but we rejoice in the blessed hope that those who die in Christ await a glorious resurrection. Out of town relatives who attended the funeral sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Power (nee Myrtle Vany) Lansing, Mi., Mr. and Mrs J.Wl Harger (nee Julia Vany), Oak Harbor, Ohio, Mrs. H.L. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. John Bair, Mr. B.F. Irwin, Mr. C.P. Irwin, Guy Irwin of Columbus Grove, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barnt and Mrs. Bert Featheringill of Republic, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schwartz of Cleveland, Ohio

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Mrs. Ada Wagar

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wagar at Wagarville for his mother, Mrs. Ada Wagar, at 1:30 and at the Wagarville M. E. Church at two o'clock with Rev. Ivan E. Hadgson officiating. Burial was at the Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Wagar died Sunday morning, July 25, at the home of her son Norman at Wagarville after an illness of two years. She was born in Ontario, Canada, April 16, 1862, and married James Wagar October 16, 1880, who died May 25, 1925. In 1888 Mr. and Mrs. Wagar came to Gladwin county and settled on a farm at Wagarville where they lived until 1918 when they moved to Gladwin. About 45 years ago she joined the Methodist Episcopal Church of which she has since been a faithful member. Surviving her are three children, Mrs. Roy Edick, Norman and Orlen Wagar, 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, three sisters and one brother, John F. Card of Mt. Morris. [28 July 1937, The Gladwin County Record].

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Amos Wagar

Amos Wagar died at his home in Gladwin, Mich., August 26, 1920 at 4 p. m., at the age of 62 years, two monts and 23 days. He was born at Tamworth, Ontario, June 3, 1858. He was married to Hannah M. Card December 25, 1882, at Tamworth, Ontario. They moved to Gladwin, Mich., in April, 1887, where they have since resided. He is survived by his wife, two sons Everton of Butnam, Mich., and Omer R. of Flint, Mich, James of Gladwin, Mich., John and Jacob of Tamworth, Ontario, Joseph of Enterprise, Ontario, three sisters, Abbie of Utica, N. Y., Lucy of Tamworth, Ontario, and Alice of New Norway, Alberta; two grandchildren, Ruth Arlene and Stanley of Flint, Mich. He was a member of the M. E. church and took an active part so long as his health permitted. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. and the A. O. O. G. Services were held at the M. E. church Sunday at 10:30 a. m. conducted by Rev. J. H. Corneilus. The body was laid to rest in the Ridge cemetery. [2 SEP 1920, The Gladwin County Record].

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James N. Wagar

James N. Wagar was born in Napanee, Ontario, August 28, 1856, and departed this life May 15, 1925, aged 68 years, 7 months and 16 days. He was united in marriage Oct. 16, 1880, to Ada Card, to which union were born one daughter and two sons, all residents of Gladwin, Mich. The early part of his life was spent in Ontario, but in 1888 he moved his family to Gladwin county settling on a farm at Wagarville, whe he developed into a fine farm in true pioneer fashion. In 1918 he moved to Gladwin city, where he has resided up until the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Roy Edick, and two sons, Norman and Orlen, together with four brothers, Jacob, Joseph and John, all of Tamworth, Ontario, and Wellington of Gladwin, three sisters, Mrs. Albert Morton of Utica, N. Y., Mrs. Henry Keller of Ca, rose, Alberta, and Mrs. Joseph Huffman of Tamworth, Ontario. Eleven grandchildren also survive. He has been a member of the Methodist chur! ch for 30 years and has been a devout Christian. His sympathetic and kindly nature gained for him the respect of all who knew him. His dominant characteristic was unselfishness, and that made him a kind and loving father and a good neighbor. He will be missed in th ecommunity as well as in his home. Funeral services at the M. E. church Sunday morning were largely attended, conducted by Rev. Stanley W. Thayer. Burial took place in the Ridge cemetery. The pallbearers were grandchildren of the deceased, Loren, John, Leon and Joe Wagar and Leonard and Glen Edick. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. John Card of Mt. Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Card, Mr. and Mrs. George Card of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton Wagar of Saginaw. Joseph Wagar of Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. James McDougall and son Fay, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bauserman and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradley of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McCreary (McCrary) of Midland. [The Gladwin County Record, 21 May 1925].

Contributed by: Matthew Adair

Wellington Wagar

County Pioneer Dies is Saginaw Wellington Wagar Succumbs to Month’s Illness in Hospital Funeral services were held at 2:30 this afternoon for one of Gladwin County’s oldest and most respected pioneers, Wellington Wagar. He died Monday in Saginaw General Hospital following an illness of several months. He was 80 years old. A man who has played a major part in the growth and development of Gladwin county almost since its beginnings, Wellington Wagar was born in Tamworth, Ontario, on April 19, 1854. It was during the lumber boom in 1884 tat he first came to michigan. On that occasion he came by train as far as Averill and ten went to Edenville by stage coach. Came During Lumber Boom After spending four years in the lumber camps in and around Edenville, he moved to Gladwin, where he became a partner with Jonathan Spooner in the town’s blacksmith shop. He had been married in 1878 to Elizabeth Jane Card and his wife accompanied him to Gladwin It was during the year 1890 that he moved his blacksmith shop to what is now known as Wagarville. Heere, with his brother James, who had followed him to Michigan, he built his home. Four Terms as Rigister of Deeds In the years that followed he became manager of the Wagarville Creamery and in 1912, still holding that position, he moved back to Gladwin. He was elected Register of Deeds for Gladwin county in 1924 and was re-elected to the position every two years until 1932 when he declined the Republican nomination. A staunch Republican, he held many county and township offices during his lifetime. He was clerk of Gladwin township for 19 consecutive years and, in addition, served as treasurer of the township for several terms. For four years he was a county supervisor for the Gladwin city second ward. He wlso served as a county delegate to the Republican state convention. A Baseball Enthusiast Gladwin folks best remember Wellington Wagar in recent years as an ardent baseball and football fan. He never missed a game. Last year, approaching his 80th year, he hiked off unaccompanied for a three month’s trip in noethern Canada. While there he visited his sister, Mrs. Henry B. Keller, in Cambrose, Alberta. He was a life-long member and supported of the Methodist church. Active fraternally, he belonged to the Gleaners, the Grangers, and the Masonic order and the I. O. O. F. Five Children Survive Surviving him are a brother, Jacob N. Wagar, Tamworth, Ont., and a sister, Mrs. Henry B. Keller, Cambrose, Ont. [Sic]: four sons Edgerton W. and Glen W., of Gadwin, Harold W. and Joseph F. of Saginaw, one daughter Mr. David. J. Bort of Sault Ste. Marie; and nine grandchildren. Two choldren, Hugh A. and Olive, preceded their father in death. MRs. Wagar died in 1925. Rev. LeRoy M. Whitney officiated today at the funeral in the Methodist Church. He was assisted by Rev. Herbert A. Wilson of West Branch. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery. [The Gladwin County Record, 2 Aug 1934].

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Eugene G. Wesley

Drowned While Bathing Eugene G. Wesley Seized with Cramps at Schulz Dam-Companions Unable to Save Him Eugene G. Wesley was drowned Saturday evening, June 23, 1923, while swimming in the Schulz mill pond. With some companions he had gone to the pond for a swim. He was in the water only a short time when he was taken with cramps. He called for help, but they were unable to save him His body was brought to the surface of the water about 15 minutes later. A doctor was called but nothing could be done. Eugene Wesley was born August 19,,1900, in Gladwin township, and was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wesley. He spent his boyhood here, and married Ellen Ogg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ogg, Nov. 22, 1921, who survives him. They were living on the Ogg farm in Grout township. Eugene was of a happy disposition making friends with those whom he came in contact, who have shown their respect in generous sympathy by doing whatever they could to comfort the bereaved friends. Besides his loving wife he leaves to mourn, his mother, Mrs. William Wesley, three brothers, John and Howard of Gladwin and Robert of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Hutson and Mrs. Norman Bergey of Gladwin, many other relatives and a large circle of associates who will miss one they loved to meet. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church in Gladwin Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. E.T. Smith officiating.

Contributed by: Dawn Daniels

Henry Milton Wesley

Henry Milton Wesley died at his home in Detroit April 22, 1918, after nine days illness with pneumonia. The body was brought to Gladwin April 23, and taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. William Wesley. He was born in Gladwin township September 9, 1896, and lived with his parents until the fall of 1914, when he went to Detroit where he learned the barber's trade at which he worked until the demand for men in government work became so great that he left to work for the Bower Rolling Baring Co., were he has been employed since. He was married to Miss Antinetta Christiana Hahn, April 9, 1917, and they were preparing to move to her father's farm at Maysville when he was suddenly taken ill. Besides his wife he is survived by mother, Mrs. William Wesley, four brothers, John and Robt. Wesley of Detroit, Howard Wesley of Hockaday, Eugene Wesley who lives with his mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Bert Hutson of Hockaday and Mrs. Norman Bergey of Gladwin township. Services were held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Burial in the Ridge cemetery. Beyond this fight of time, Beyond this vale of death, There is surely some blessed clime Where life is not a breath, Nor life's affection transient fire Whose sparks fly upward to expire. Our faith beholds the dying here Translated to that happier sphere.

Contributed by: Dawn Daniels

John Wesley

John Wesley of Butman township was born June 14, 1880, and died Saturday night, Oct. 8, 1932, in Rochester, Michigan. Mr. Wesley had been in poor health for the past year, but had kept working until about three weeks ago. Last Friday he went to Rochester to obtain medical aid, seeming to stand the trip and feeling encouraged, but death came suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday night and he passed away at the home of his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hall. He came to this country from Ontario with his parents when he was about eight years of age and with the exception of a few years that he lived in Flint, had been a resident in this community. Jan. 16, 1906, he was married to Nettie Demaray, who is left to mourn this unexpected loss. Those who knew him testify to his happy disposition and speak their sense of loss in his passing. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs. Etrill Diller; his mother, Mrs. William Wesley, of Gladwin; two brothers, Howard of Butman and Robert of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Hutson of Gladwin and Mrs. Norman Bergy of Wynn,Mich.; also other relatives and many friends. The body was returned to Gladwin Sunday and services were held from the home of his mother Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 11, and from the Gladwin Methodist church, Rev. L. M. Whitney officiating.

Contributed by: Dawn Daniels

Alice Whitman

Mrs. Alice F. Whitman, 74, of 103 Tonkin St., Beaverton died Saturday, May 27, in the Midland Hospital Center following a long illness. Born in Isabella County on May 18, 1904, she came to Gladwin County in 1928, from Saginaw. She was a member of the Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. The former Alice Davis, she was married to Floyd Whitman Sr. on July 3, 1923, in Bay City. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, Wayne of Beaverton and Floyd Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; 2 brothers, Kenneth of Beaverton and Harry of Florida; 9 grandchildrena and 2 step-grandchildren. A son, Lyle, preseded her in death. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Beaverton R.L.D.S. Church. Elder Harold McAllister and Elder Harold Keeley officiated and burial was in Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home. paper year (1978)

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

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 August 21, 1908, in Gladwin. She preceded him in death on August 27, 1966. Surviving are two sons, Charles of Sanford and Forest of Freeland; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hale of Beaverton and Mrs. Mable 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. paper year (1968)

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Donna Whitman

Donna Lee Whitman, 47, of Mr. Pleasant, died Tuesday, March 8, in the Midland Hospital Center. The former Donna Lee Grove, she was born in Gladwin on January 19, 1936. She moved to Mt. Pleasant 25 years ago and was employed by the West Town IGA for 13 years as a cashier and baker. She was married to Floyd Whitman on September 12, 1981, in Midland. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Scott (Cindy) Woodcock, Mrs. Randy ( Carolyn) Blizzard and Mrs. Gordy (Peggy) Wheeler of Mt. Pleasant; 2 sons, Greg and Ed Casper of Mt. Pleasant; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Grove of Beaverton; 4 sisters, Bonnie Willis of Skeels, Ivalou Bauer of Clare, Debbie Casiday of Flint, Kathy Brubaker of Beaverton; 6 brothers, Darwin, Terry, Junior, and Larry of Beaverton, Keith of Coleman and Rick of Colorado; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held last Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Stinson-Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Carl Briggs officiated and burial was in Riverside Cemetery. paper year (1983)

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Grover Daniel Whitman

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, and 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.

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Howard Whitman

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 survivied 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.

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Lyle Whitman Jr.

Lyle D. Whitman Jr., 3, of Punta Gorda, Fla., accidentlly drowned Wednesday, Sept. 5. Born on April 24, 1976, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Whitman Sr. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fitzpatrick of Gladwin and Mrs. Ione Grady of Sault Ste. Marie; a great grandmother Mrs. Marion Farison of Gladwin and a great grandfather, Flyod Whitman of Beaverton. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. fromt he Hall Funeral Home, Beaverton Chapel. Elder James Wiltse officiated and burial was in the Dale Cemetery. paper dated: 9-12-1979

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Lyle Eugene Whitman

Rites for Tobacco Man Held Funeral services were held Sunday for Lyle Eugene Whitman, 23, of Tobacco Township, who passed away Aug. 25 at the Midland Hospital after an illness of nine months. Mr. Whitman was born Aug. 4, 1932, at Beaverton, and was married June 5, 1954, to the former Ione Farrison. He was a memeber of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors are his wife, one son, Dennis; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Flyod Whitman Jr., both of Beaverton. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. at the R.L.D.S. Church in Beaverton, with Elder Harold Keeley officiating. Burial was in the Dale cemetery. Pallbeareres were Lee Forshee, Bud West, James Maxwell, Don Blades, Shirley Blades, William Grant. Date of Paper: 8-31-1955

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

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. Mable Bruner of Gladwin; two sons, Charles of Sanford and Forrest 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. paper year (1966)

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Whitman Funeral services were held for the 2-month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Whitman from the home two miles south of Gladwin, Tuesday, May 28, at two o'clock. The baby had been ill four days with pneumonia. Rev. Whitney conducted the services. Rev. Miss Wegner sang. The baby, Ralph Daniel, was born March 28, 1929, and leaves besides the father and mother, two sisters and three brothers. Four brothers have gone before him. The little body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. "Though in pain, at times he smiled A smile of heavenly birth; And when the angles called him home He smiled farewell to earth. Heaven containeth now our treasure, Earth the lonely casket keeps, And the sunbeams love to linger Where our darling baby sleeps." paper dated: 5-30-1929

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

Whitman Alexander Whitman died at his home in Grout Township April 17 at the age of 60 years and 5 months. The immediate cause of death was paralysis and blood poisoning. For the last 14 years he has been a respected farmer of this county having moved here in 1898 form Midland. Besides his wife who was formerly Sophrona Hawley of Midland, he leaves three sons, George of St. Helens, Daniel and Floyd of Gladwin, and five daughters, Mesdames Ida Thomas, Myrtle Brown, and Nellie Manefield of Saginaw, Mich., Gertrude Brown of Flint and Sarah Arnold of Gladwin. The funeral services were condudcted at the family residence in South Grout April 19 by Rev. A. E. Potbury of the Free Methodist church of which Mr. Whitman was an honored memeber. He was laid to rest in Highland cemetery.

Contributed by: Michelle Hess(Schaefer-Whitman)

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