About Us
Our History
In 1915, Floyd E. Hall, founder, former proprietor, returned from World War I serving his country in the United States Army under his commanding officer Harry Truman. After working for Bradley Funeral Home in Midland, Michigan, Floyd attended Mortuary School in Detroit, Michigan.
In 1916, after graduation Floyd E. Hall obtained his Mortuary Science License and opened Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton, Michigan. Hall Funeral Home operated in Beaverton’s Opera House as a Jewelry, Furniture, and Undertaking business.
In 1928, the building was destroyed by fire, and Hall Funeral Home moved to Floyd’s residence located on Saginaw Street in Beaverton. After 4 years of operating Hall Funeral Home from his house on Saginaw Street, Floyd moved the business to Gladwin, Michigan.
In the 1932, Floyd E. Hall moved the Hall Funeral Home from various locations in Gladwin located on Cedar Avenue (located near Rudy's Barber Shop) and Arcade Street (across the street from the Bowery location), before finally settling in the mid 1940’s at 310 Bowery Street in Gladwin.
Floyd E. Hall served various vocations during his time as owner/ operator of Hall Funeral Home & Ambulance Service including probate judge, board of supervisor, and Gladwin County's veteran’s counselor.
In 1949, after returning from World War II serving his country in the United States Army, Floyd E. Hall’s son William H. Hall graduated from Wayne State University Mortuary School obtaining his Mortuary Science License. After a few years owning Hall Funeral Home in Big Rapids, Michigan and working for a funeral home in Birmingham, Michigan, William H. Hall returned to help his family’s business in Gladwin, taking over managing duties becoming owner/operator in 1958.
In 1968, seeking expansion and to better serve Gladwin County the Hall’s purchased the Wm. E. Lang house located at 430 South Ross Street in Beaverton, Michigan. After converting the home, Hall Funeral Home opened its current Beaverton Chapel in 1969.
William H. Hall while owning/ operating Hall Funeral Home & Ambulance Service was also serving as Gladwin county clerk.
In 1973, William H. Hall’s eldest son Thomas W. Hall graduated from Wayne State University Mortuary School. Thomas W. Hall began his career after graduating high school helping his family operate Hall Funeral Home & Ambulance Service. Thomas was also owner/ operator of Gladwin’s Gulf Station, worked for Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department, and was a volunteer firefighter. After obtaining his Mortuary Science License, Thomas W. Hall worked for Deisler Funeral Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Thomas W. Hall returned to help his families business in Gladwin County, taking over managing duties and becoming owner/operator in 1985.
In 1975 Hall Funeral Home sold the Ambulance Service and operated as Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin & Beaverton.
In 1985, Thomas W. Hall moved Hall Funeral Homes, Gladwin Chapel, to its current location located at 440 East Cedar Avenue.
In 1994, after graduating from Wayne State University Mortuary School and obtaining his Mortuary Science License, Thomas W. Hall hired Christopher R. Kokotovich. In 2001, the Hall family sold Hall Funeral Homes after 85 years of service to Christopher & Jennifer Kokotovich.
In 2016, Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home celebrated 100 years of serving Gladwin County. Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin & Beaverton, continues to build on its strong legacy and is committed to service excellence. Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home today continues to be locally owned & operated.
Former Proprietors
Floyd E. Hall (1895-1972)
Floyd E. Hall, 76, well-known Gladwin County resident and funeral director, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, following a short illness. He was born in Sage Township on Oct. 7, 1895, and had spent his lifetime here. Mr. Hall founded the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton in 1916 and moved the business to Gladwin in 1932. He was still semi-active in the business with his two sons, William and Donald, until his last illness. On May 5, 1966, he received a plaque from the Michigan Funeral Directors Association honoring his 50 years in the profession. From 1932 to 1949, Mr. Hall served as probate court judge and for many years was a member of the county board of supervisors and was the county veterans counselor. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Gladwin VFW Post 3731, the World War I Veterans Barracks 3421 and the Beaverton F & AM Lodge No. 453. Mr. Hall and the former Arwilda M. White were married in Gladwin on Nov. 30, 1917. She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1961 He married Ellen A. Potter on Aug. 22, 1970, in Gladwin.
William H. Hall (1921-2006)
William H. Hall, 84, of Gladwin died April 14, 2006 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born April 24, 1921 in Beaverton to Floyd and Arwilda Matilda (White) Hall. He married his wife Shirley on June 12, 1942 in Angola, Indiana; she passed away in 2004. Mr. Hall lived in Gladwin County most of his life. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during World War II. He was a Funeral Director for 60 years, graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in Mortuary Science. He was the former owner and operator of Hall Funeral Home from 1958 until 1985, and also was the Gladwin County Clerk from Jan. 6, 1965 until Dec. 31, 1984. Mr. Hall was the past President of the County Clerk’s Association, a Gladwin Mason member, lifetime member of the Gladwin Rotary Club, 30 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Thomas W. Hall (1943-2001)
Thomas W. Hall, 56, of Gladwin, died suddenly Thursday, May 31, 2001 at home. He was born Nov. 2, 1944 in Gladwin, he was the son of William and Shirley (Combs) Hall. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County. Thomas married Carolyn (Brokoff), April 24, 1965 in Gladwin. Hall Funeral Home was established in 1916 by Tom’s grandfather, Floyd Hall. The family business has gone through three generations and was always a part of Tom’s life. He began working at the funeral home full time in 1970 and became owner and operator in 1985. Tom loved to golf. If the sun was shining, you could find him out on the course. Tom loved his family and was a true professional with great love and respect for the community he served.
