Beaverton Historical Society Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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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.
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Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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06/02/1984
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Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, MI
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Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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06/06/1984
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:? C:?
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Transcription Information
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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