Beaverton Historical Society
Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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Roger McMahon
Roger Earl McMahon, 62, well known Tobacco Township farmer, died Sunday,
Sept. 6, in the Bay Medical Center following a short illness. Born in Tobacco Township on
August 14, 1919, he had spent his lifetime here. A veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II,
he was active in farm organizations and civic affairs. He played baseball, softball and
bowled. Mr. McMahon was a member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and was serving as
a trustee.
Mr. McMahon was married to the former Dorothy Geer on May 25, 1940, in Beaverton. Besides
his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Grace Stittsworth of Farwell, Mrs. Roger (Gail) Strong
of Merrill and Mrs. Ray (Glenna) Rappley of Midland; 3 brothers, Clarence of Gladwin, Dale of
Houghton Lake and Don of Sarnia, Ont.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kigarr of Gladwin, Mrs. Marjorie
Riegler of Bay City and Mrs. Grace Hawley of Drayton Plains; 8 granddaughters and 2 great
granddaughters.
Services were held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. from the Beaverton Church of the Brethren.
The Rev. Henry List and the Rev. Henry List and the Rev. Arthur Whisler officiated and burial
was in the Dale Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Hall Funeral Home
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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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09/06/1981
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Dale Cemetery, Beaverton, MI
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WWII US Navy
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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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09/09/1981
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:2 C:4
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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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