Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

Richard "Dick" DeVenny, of Gladwin, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1942, the son of George and Pearl (Suter) DeVenny in Gladwin. He married Sandra Pleasants and shared a lifetime of memories. He was employed for Brown Machine as a service representative for 36 years until his retirement. He...

Jan 11, 2023

Beverly English passed away January 11, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1936 the daughter of Harvey Shellenbarger and Dora Biglow in Hale, MI. She was united in marriage to her husband Glen English. She loved to cook, host family events, and was known for her signature pies. She was always a loving and caring person and will...

Jan 10, 2023

Michael Turner, 58, of Gladwin, on January 10, 2023, went home to be with the Lord. He was born on May 30, 1964, the son of Robert and Joan (Garvey) Turner.

Michael attended Mid-Michigan College and Central Michigan University where he got his bachelor’s degree and went on to own and operate the All Day Lawn Service...

Jan 8, 2023

Barbara C. McMahan, 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1935, the daughter of Buhl and Wilda (Thompson) Burt in Pontiac. On July 2, 1966, she was united in marriage to Homer McMahan. They have shared 56 years of marriage. In 1971, they moved to Beaverton. Barbara worked for Fruchey...

Jan 7, 2023

Donald Fredrick Craycraft (88) passed away on January 7, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born on March 8 th 1934 to James and Nora (Otworth) Craycraft in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.

After graduating from Green Township High School in 1952, Donald joined the United States Navy where he specialized as an Airplane Mechanic...

Jan 7, 2023

Terry Miller, 71, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1951 the daughter of Earl and June Buck. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Pete” Miller. He preceded her in death in 2013. She was a caretaker for many years and was always willing to help others. She looked forward...

Jan 4, 2023

Louis Dulac, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1932, the son of Frank and Casimira (Pawlik) Dulac in Saginaw. On April 5, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joan Punches in Saginaw. Louis was employed as a teacher with Saginaw Township Schools where he also coached baseball and...

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Kennedy, 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, She was born on March 8, 1939, the daughter of Ralph and Doris (Rowbottom) Inman in Flint. She was united in marriage on July 27,1957 to Robert Kennedy in Flint. He preceded her in death in 2005. Mary was a bank teller and worked for Kelly Services and...

Jan 3, 2023

Linda Cora Borgondy (Rudolph)

Passed away at the age of 71 on January 3, 2023 in the Midland hospital after a number of health issues. Linda was a resident of Gladwin, MI, having moved there with her family in 1987.

She was born in 1951 in Pottsville, PA and grew up...

Jan 3, 2023

Sharon Spencer, 69, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1953, the daughter of Harold and June (Delong) Spencer in Flint. She graduated from Mount Morris High School. Her life was revolved around her family. She attended the Church of Daniel's Band, Highwood Road.

She is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2023

Thomas Pero Sr., 74, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1948, in Gladwin. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Thomas in 1973, until she preceded him in death in 2001. He later married Jean Alexander in 2006, and they have shared 16 years of marriage together. Tom was a...

Dec 30, 2022

Tamera McGregor passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at home after an extended fight with Cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband: James; parents: Ron and Jeanette Lemmer; children, many grandchildren, along with so many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. She was loved by so many and her overflowing love will be missed by all....

Dec 27, 2022

Bonnie Klott, 75, of Sugar Springs, in Gladwin, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1947.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Robert A. Klott;  father: Henry A. Zuelch Jr. and mother: Phyllis I. Leavoy.  She will be greatly missed by her surviving family, including her daughter in-law; Elizabeth Klott;...

Dec 27, 2022

Judith J. Cogley, 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1939, the daughter of Clarence and Harriet (Paavo) Wagner in Houghton. On February 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to James "Lucky" Cogley in Livonia. He preceded her in death in 1986. She retired from Gladwin Manufacturing in the...

Dec 26, 2022

Paul Thorington, 60, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born on March 1, 1962, the son of Harold Earnest and Mary Jane (Baldys) Thorington in Gladwin. He was united in marriage to his wife Tammy Berg and spent 30 wonderful years together. He was a lived in Florida for the past 20 years in Fort Myers...

Dec 26, 2022

Ruth Ann Wright, 64, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born on February 12, 1958 the daughter of George and Phyllis (Harbin) Wright in Marine City, MI. She has lived in Gladwin, then Beaverton for the last 7 years where she managed the Habitat ReStore in Beaverton. Ruth loved to travel, read, play...

Dec 24, 2022

Kathy L. Grubb, 66, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 22, 2022

Jacqueline "Jackie" Roehrs, 90 of Beaverton, MI passed away at her home on Thursday, December 22, 2022.  She was under the excellent care of Mid-Michigan Hospice.  She was born in St. Louis, MI on May 29th 1932.  She was the daughter of Herbert and Zella (Morrow) Brown.  Jackie married the love of her life Herbert Roehrs on July 30, 1950. ...

Dec 18, 2022

Andrea Pappas, 55, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on September 14, 1967, the daughter of Joseph Coppola and Lucille (Zarzycki) Coppola, in Detroit. She was happily married to her soul mate, Alfred “Nick” Pappas, for nearly 40 years.

Andrea graduated from Cornerstone University with an...

Dec 17, 2022

William “Bill” Swartz, 79, of Gladwin, MI passed away surrounded by his loved ones at his home Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born April 18, 1943 in Centerline, MI the son of Edward and Marcie (Miller) Swartz. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Nancy Loney in 1988 in Beaverton, MI.