Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Jesse R. Dungerow Jr.
Sep 6, 2025
Jesse Richard Roger Dungerow Jr. “JJ”, tragically passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born on April 6, 2024, the son of Chastity Levi and Jesse Dungerow Sr. JJ loved being outdoors and wanted to play outside all the time. He was fascinated by the trees and stars. He loved playing on his red slide, and with his balls...
Lawrence "Larry" Fanslow
Sep 4, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” C. Fanslow, age 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1940, the son of Charles and Delia (Zilka) Fanslow, in Gladwin. He had many jobs throughout the years, working in HVAC and construction until his retirement. On November 25, 1972, he married Joyce Ritter. Together, they shared 52 years.
Larry...
Raymond Martin
Sep 3, 2025
Raymond Henry Martin, age 89, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 18, 1935. Raymond worked in the Plastics and Thermoforming Industry for over 30 years.
Born and raised in Michigan, Ray lived a full and passionate life defined by devotion—to his family, his community, and...
Russell Hayes
Sep 2, 2025
Russell Hayes, age 61, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1964. Russell was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Following his service, he was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker until his retirement.
Russell was a sports enthusiast. He loved golf, football, racing, and hockey. He was an active member...
Lorna Quillet
Sep 2, 2025
Lorna Jean Quillet, age 82, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1943, the daughter of Ray and Vida (Campbell) Knachel in Lansing, MI. On November 12, 1966, she married the love of her life, Harley Quillet. Together, they shared 58 years filled with love and cherished memories.
Lorna...
Richard D. VanWieren Sr.
Sep 2, 2025
Richard D. VanWieren Sr. age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1938, the son of Joseph and Mary (Podbilski) VanWieren, in Cadillac.
Most people reading this know him as “Coach,” and he was a great one. But he was also a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. But first,...
Theresa “Polly” McKenna
Aug 29, 2025
Theresa "Polly" McKenna, 82, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 24, 1942, in Flint, to Theresa (Auer) and Morgan Hess, Polly's life was a testament to love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. On July 31, 1965,...
Donald Chambers
Aug 28, 2025
Donald Chambers, age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1951, the son of Alfred and Anita (Cumber) Chambers in Long Beach, CA. On August 15, 1986, he married the love of his life, Vickie Adams. Together, they shared 37 years filled with love and cherished memories until she preceded him in death...
Sandra Ciardelli
Aug 26, 2025
Sandra Lee Ciardelli, age 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1940, in St. Paul, MN. Sandra was the owner and operator of Sandi’s Interior Design. She married Caesar Ciardelli in 1969 and together they spent many years of love and cherished memories until his passing in 1993. Sandra loved lake...
Roseann Augustine
Aug 26, 2025
Roseann Augustine, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1947, the daughter of Milton and Anna (Kunicztkey) Herpel in Detroit, MI. On June 26, 1965, she married the love of her life, Vincent Augustine. Together, they shared 60 years of life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
For 37.5 years,...
Elizabeth Looker
Aug 26, 2025
Elizabeth Jean Looker, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1952, the daughter of James and Elaine (White) Mather, in Gladwin. On July 15, 1972, Liz married the love of her life, Martin Looker. Together they shared 53 years filled with love and cherished memories. She was employed as a...
Cheryl Smith
Aug 24, 2025
Cheryl Bigelow Smith, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 3, 1944.
Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time. She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral...
James Tolly
Aug 23, 2025
James William Tolly, age 97, of Beaverton and Big Rapids, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025. James suffered two major strokes in early January 2023, had multiple additional smaller strokes since then, and spent his remaining days in the hospital, a few weeks in a skilled nursing rehab facility, and the remaining two...
David Longstreth
Aug 22, 2025
David Lee Longstreth, 76, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22nd, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on September 3rd, 1948, Dave was the youngest of eight children. To all who knew him, he was truly one of a kind, always ready with a witty one-liner. He was a man who found joy being with others and lending a...
Byron "Barney" Rambo
Aug 21, 2025
Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1938, the son of JM and Ruth (Patton) Rambo, in Royal Oak, MI. On March 8, 1991, Byron married Patricia Dugan Wasik. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.
He was a proud veteran of the...
Flossie Augustine
Aug 17, 2025
Flossie B. Augustine, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1948, the daughter of George and Bertha (Mansfield) Good in Roscommon. She married the love of her life, Richard Augustine. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death.
Flossie was a simple lady,...
Gaylond Smith
Aug 17, 2025
Gaylond R. Smith, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Thelma (Schnaidt) Smith, in Pontiac. On October 4, 1968, he married the love of his life, Marsha Brieden, and together they shared 56 years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Gaylond was a...
Kenneth Lambert
Aug 13, 2025
Kenneth Harold Lambert, age 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1951, the son of Harold and Grace (Pierson) Lambert, in Pontiac, MI. On November 23, 1998, he married the love of his life, Betty Lou Trumble. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until she preceded...
Randy Grimes
Aug 13, 2025
Randy David Grimes, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away August 13, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on November 20, 1956, the son of Frank and Kathleen (Ross) Grimes. Randy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country with pride.
Married for forty years, Randy and his beloved wife, Lee, built their life on...
Larry Clark
Aug 13, 2025
Larry S. Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 13, 2025. Born on July 15, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, Larry lived a life devoted to service, hard work, and love for his family. Larry married the love of his life, Susan Nelson, and together they shared 50 years filled with...
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