Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Cheryl Grinn
Jan 2, 2026
Cheryl Koroly Grinn, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Horizon Senior Living Center in Gladwin.
Cheryl was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1948, and was the daughter of George William Koroly and Marion Elizabeth Koroly (Smart). She grew up in Dearborn Heights, Michigan and graduated from Lowrey High School in 1966. Upon graduation,...
Edward Logsdon Sr.
Jan 2, 2026
Edward J. Logsdon Sr, age 82, of Gladwin, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1943, the son of John and Dorothy Mae (Shelton) Logsdon in Lasalle County, IL.
Ed was a loving husband, father, grandpa and “poppa”. He was a good and caring man. He enjoyed NASCAR, golf, and country music. In his younger days,...
Theo Woodruff
Jan 1, 2026
Theo Janis (Walker) Woodruff, 94 years of age, was born July 13, 1931, in Grout Township, the daughter of the late Sadie Ogg Walker and Clarence Walker. Theo was Baptized on December 12, 2024. She died on New Years Day, 2026, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was a Kerswill Road farm girl, milking cows before school and helping...
Mary Kareus
Jan 1, 2026
Mary F. Kareus, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1932, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (McCauley) Codden, in Cadillac. On April 11, 1953, she married the love of her life, Leonard Kareus. Together they shared 69 years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in...
Felicity Perpetua Hoch
Dec 31, 2025
Felicity Perpetua Hoch, passed away on Decmber 31, 2025.
She is survived by her parents: Rachael and Peter Hoch; grandparents: David Sr. and Michelle Hoch and Jeffrey and Eileen Hugo; aunts: Molly Hugo; uncles: Jacob (Mary) Hugo, David Hoch Jr., and Scott (Nina) Hoch; great-grandparents: Michael Woods, Jeannette Barbuscak, Gary Hugo, and Dorothy Baker; furry friends: Josie and Strider.
She was preceded...
Kenneth Ellis
Dec 29, 2025
Kenneth W. Ellis, 87, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in Gladwin. He was born June 9, 1938, the son of Wayne and Elenor (nee Breault) Ellis in Gladwin, Michigan. He worked for the Gladwin County Road Commision as a laborer/heavy equipment operator for 35 years until his retirement. Ken especially enjoyed his time on the job as he...
Luann Follett
Dec 24, 2025
Luann Marie Follett, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home in Beaverton, Michigan.
Born on October 25, 1953, in Owosso, Michigan, Luann was the daughter of the late Murray "Doug" Douglas Martin and Edna May (Beardsley) Martin. She was a proud graduate of the Owosso High School Class of 1971. Following her marriage, Luann relocated to...
Cathi Fitzgerald
Dec 22, 2025
Cathi A. Fitzgerald, age 68, of Rhodes, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. On May 29th, 1975 she married the love of her life, Mark Fitzgerald. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories.
She is survived by her beloved husband: Mark; daughter: Lisa Fitzgerald; and grandson: Bower...
Kevin Koontz
Dec 22, 2025
Kevin Frank Koontz, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1958, the son of Ross and Carolyn (Peters) Koontz Jr., in Clare. He married the love of his life, Robin Rogers, and together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Kevin was employed as a truck driver...
Geoffrey Hobin
Dec 21, 2025
Geoffrey James Hobin, age 53, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1972, the son of Geoffrey and Sharon (Jenson) Hobin in Royal Oak, MI. Geoffrey graduated with his Bachelor’s in Business from Central Michigan University. He worked in construction for many years and worked as a Bookkeeper...
Alice Moore
Dec 20, 2025
Alice Marie Moore, 79, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born on January 13, 1946, in Highland Park, MI, Alice was the daughter of Lucien and Justena (Klug) Bergeron. She grew up in Royal Oak, MI, and graduated from Kimball High School in 1964 before eventually settling in Gladwin. On February 14, 1983, she married Carl...
Anita Wibley
Dec 17, 2025
Anita Wibley, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 17, 2025. She was born December 2, 1931 in Bad Axe, MI. She married her high school sweetheart, Wesley Wibley December 14, 1953.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Wesley (2024), granddaughter Mary Harford (2011), brother Bill Page
Those left to cherish her memory are:...
Duane Fradenburg
Dec 16, 2025
Duane Ellis Fradenburg, age 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1942, the son of William and Zetta (Graves) Fradenburg. On May 20, 1967, he married the love of his life, Terri Dorcey. Together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories. Duane was a proud veteran of the...
William VanConant
Dec 15, 2025
William J. VanConant II, age 73, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1952, in Pontiac, MI the son of William J. VanConant I and Shirley Thorsel.
William was the proud father of twins, Tara and Brian. On September 8, 1990, he married Linda Thomas, and together they shared 35 years of...
Frank Rhody
Dec 14, 2025
Frank Covert Rhody, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 25, 1941, to Frank and Virginia (Peplin) Rhody, Frank lived a life marked by service, innovation, and joy.
Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit during the Vietnam...
Gregory McDaniels
Dec 14, 2025
Gregory C. McDaniels, age 86, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1939, the son of Carl and Germaine (Dauphinais) McDaniels, in Detroit. On February 17, 1973, he married the love of his life, Freada Fisher. Together they shared 52 years filled with love and cherished memories. They had a double wedding...
William Johnston
Dec 13, 2025
William “Jim” James Johnston, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, while holding the hand of the love of his life, Carol Johnston. They were married for 62—almost 63—years, and shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories.
One of his final wishes was for his family and friends not to mourn...
Ruby Grimmett
Dec 12, 2025
Ruby Grimmett, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born on May 21, 1932, the daughter of Marshall and Georgia (Kershner) Pence in Marfrance, West Virginia. On March 14, 1953, she married the love of her life, Howard Grimmett. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in...
Mary “Lucile” Reid
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Lucile Reid, age 99, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1926, the daughter of Francis LeRoy and Goldie Mearel (Fetterolf) Ballard in Gladwin County. Lucile worked during high school at Schwager’s Department Store. After graduating from Beaverton High School, she worked at Dow Chemical for three years in the invoice...
Bruce Lang
Dec 9, 2025
Bruce Duane Lang, 69, was called home to the Lord on December 9, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on May 6, 1956, in Gladwin, Michigan, to the late Walter and Pauline (Leonard) Lang, Bruce was raised in Beaverton—the hometown he cherished—and spent his entire life rooted in the community he loved.
A graduate of Beaverton High School, Bruce followed in...
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