Obituaries

May 26, 2022

John Reed, 73, of Gladwin, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1948, the son of Robert and Helen (McGuigan) Reed in Detroit. John was united in marriage to Kathy Prokos in 1973. They have been blessed with over 48 years of marriage. He worked as a custodian...

May 20, 2022

Robert Johnson, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on August 30, 1934, the son of Glenn and Vera (Scutt) Johnson in Ashley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years of dedicated service. On December 29, 1980, he was united in marriage to...

May 16, 2022

Diane E. Grove, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1947, the daughter of Jack Mawhorter and Charlotte Allen. She was raised in Gladwin, but lived most of her life in Luther, until the last year. Diane loved cats and was famous for her wind chimes. Her house inside or...

May 9, 2022

Gene Stanton, 70, of Beaverton, MI passed away on May 9, 2022 at his home. Gene was born January 3, 1952 the son of Kenneth and Marilynn Lowe Stanton in Valparaiso, Indiana. After graduating High School Gene went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Ball State University. He then accepted a position at Bethlehem Steel and...

May 7, 2022

David A. Crawford, 39, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Homes. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

May 7, 2022

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Gloria Dale Crawford, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 92, surrounded by family in her home. Gloria was born April 7, 1930, in Detroit, MI to Ida (Bertrand) and Arnold Dale. Gloria was a true Patriot, proudly serving in the US Navy during the Korean War. Gloria went...

May 6, 2022

James Greaves Sr., 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1939, the son of Earl and Edith (Cassiday) Greaves in Flint. On April 18, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Cook at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Jim and Pat were proud to raise their brood of...

May 3, 2022

Charles Robert Marble, 84, of Gladwin (Sugar Springs), MI passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Charles was born in Detroit, MI on December 3, 1937.  He was the son of Robert Marble and Alice (Herring) Marble and the eldest of 3 children.  He grew up and attended high school in Detroit, MI.

May 1, 2022

Nancy Brushaber, 75, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on May 1, 2022, in Summerfield, Florida. She was born on September 14, 1946, the daughter of Orland and Ellen (Dando) Poland in Midland. On May 14, 1966, she was united in marriage to her husband Dennis Brushaber in Midland, whom she met at the Beaverton Dairy Bar.

Nancy...

May 1, 2022

James Wesley Frick, 43, of West Branch, MI passed away on May 1, 2022 after a long and brave battle with cancer. James was born July 6, 1978 to Paul Phagan and Jodee Betts in Pontiac, MI. He grew up and lived the majority of his life in Gladwin County graduating from Beaverton High School in 1997. James...

Apr 30, 2022

John Barry Smith, 59, of Gladwin, MI passed away April 30, 2022 at his home. He was born November 23, 1962 the son of Gaylond and Margaret (Leitner) Smith in Pontiac, MI. He was a graduate from Beaverton High School in Beaverton, MI in 1980. In 1982 John enlisted in the United States Army. After leaving the service John...

Apr 29, 2022

Giovanni "John" Orso, 88, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1934, the son of Rinaldo and Maria (Vergagni) Orso in Volpari, Italy. He moved to the United States and turned 21 during his trip on the boat. In 1959, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Schriber in Detroit at St....

Apr 29, 2022

Carlos Perdue Jr. of Beaverton, age 75, passed away from Parkinson's disease on April 29, 2022. Cremation has taken place. Carlos will be buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery at 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442 on June 17 @ 1:30. A Dinner will immediately follow 7 minutes away at Villagers family restaurant 1121 N. Saginaw St. Holly Michigan....

Apr 29, 2022

Leonard Kareus, 66, of Marlette, previously from Gladwin, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on November 13, 1955, the son of Leonard and Mary ( Codden ) Kareus in Detroit. He was employed for Local 85 in Saginaw and Local 636 in Detroit as a pipefitter until his retirement. He loved hunting, farming and the great...

Apr 28, 2022

Shirley M. Marsh, 72, of Hope, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1949, the daughter of Bernard and Marcella (Dent) Bailey in Mt. Pleasant. She was united in marriage to Royal Marsh on September 7, 1969, in Grandville. He preceded her in death in 2008. She worked as a medical transcriptionist until...

Apr 27, 2022

Kelly Davidson, 62, of Gladwin, passed away on April 27, 2022. She was born on December 10, 1959, the daughter of Allen and Patricia (McGilvery) Walker in Flint. She was united in marriage to her husband Kevin Davidson in Burton. She was employed as a U.P.C. Clerk  for Walmart Corp. in Genesee County. She has lived in Clare County for...

Apr 27, 2022

Florence E. Hunt, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her daughters Lorraine’s home. She was born on March 8, 1934, the daughter of Henry and Mae (Thompson) Simrau in Gladwin. On July 2, 1955, she was united in marriage to Muriel D. Hunt in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 2010, together they were blessed...

Apr 23, 2022

Marilyn Carol Oskey, 80, of Gladwin, MI passed away April 23, 2022. She was born April 22, 1942 in New Boston, MI the daughter of Leland and Eliza (Poet) Chamberlin. After graduating from Belleville High School in 1960 she worked as a nurse assistant for several years at Garden City Hospital. She loved spending time with her family,...

Apr 22, 2022

Gary Lee DeShano, 79, of Gladwin, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, April 22, 2022. Gary was born at Mercy Hospital in Bay City, MI on April 4, 1943, the son of Wilferd and Leona (Karbowski) DeShano.  He attended Catholic schools, St. Valentine’s School in Beaver, graduating with the Class of 1961 from St. Mary’s High School...

Apr 22, 2022

Donna Janeen Goodwin, 86, of Gladwin, passed away on April 22, 2022, at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Donna was born on January 18, 1936 to Hazen and Malva (Roland) Fisher. On April 26, 1953 she married George W. Goodwin in Beaverton. She graduated from Beaverton in 1953.

Donna loved spending...