Obituaries

Sep 6, 2022

Michael Roehrs, 75, of Bairoil, Wyoming passed away at the Medilodge of Clare, MI on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was born June 15, 1947 the son of Richard and Lucille (Walker) Roehrs in Detroit, MI. Michael was a hardworking man owning and operating his own business in carpentry. When he was not working Michael was spending his time...

Sep 4, 2022

Bernard L. Robinson, 82, of Coleman, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at MyMichigan Health in Midland, Michigan.  He was a loving father, well-respected businessman, and friend to many. Those who knew him best always called him “Bin” or “Binny”.

Bin was born on March 21, 1940 in Clare, Michigan to Ardis (Staley)  and Frederick...

Sep 3, 2022

Schwind, Donald - Beaverton, Michigan.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and dearest friend passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Medilodge of Midland at the age of 88 years. Don was born on January 18, 1934 in Merrill, Michigan, to the late Leo and Cornelia (Camp) Schwind.  He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1952.  Don...

Aug 29, 2022

Derrick Loar, 41, passed away on August 29, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1981, the son of Basil and Dorothy (Thompson) Loar in Midland. Derrick enjoyed farming, hunting, and collecting Allis Chalmers tractors. He was employed for twenty two years at Stage Right in Clare.

He is survived by his parents: Basil and Dorothy Loar...

Aug 28, 2022

Linda J. Doba, 73, of Gladwin passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1949 the daughter of Edward and Edna (Conner) Mansfield in Detroit. She was a store manager for Geoffrey Beene and an income tax analysist until her retirement in 2015. She was also a...

Aug 25, 2022

Connie Louise (Varney) Grice, 74, of Gladwin, MI, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 25, 2022 after a long illness.

Connie was born on May 12,1948 in Tennessee, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Muncy) Varney.  She spent her early childhood in Tennessee, eventually moving to Michigan when she was...

Aug 25, 2022

Allen “Lynn” Robinette, 86, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Brook Senior Living Center, Gladwin. He was born December 29, 1935 the son of Russell and Mabel (Gay) Robinette in Langsberg, MI. Lynn proudly served In the United States Armed Forces serving in the Army. After leaving the service Lynn worked for Dow as...

Aug 22, 2022

Leonard L Kareus, 94, of Gladwin, MI passed away on August 22, 2022. He was born on October 18, 1927, the son of William and Ella (Godden) Kareus in Detroit. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. On April 11, 1953, he was united in marriage to Mary Codden...

Aug 20, 2022

John A. Blossey, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1956, the son of George and Faye (Bennett) Blossey in Bay City. On December 8, 1976, he was united in marriage to Patricia Helton in Waterford. John worked in construction for several years and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. John's...

Aug 18, 2022

James "Buddy" King, 58, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1964, the son of James Earl King Sr. and Helen (Hayes) King. James served his country in the United States Army. He was a loving father, grandfather and spouse. He enjoyed golfing with good friends and spending time around the...

Aug 14, 2022

Cleta Summers, 87, of Beaverton, MI passed away at her home Sunday, August 14, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 23, 1934, the only child of Aubry and Aleene (Smith) Barbour in Poplar Bluff, MO. Cletas family moved a lot when she was younger and she attended schools in Pitcher, OK, Pittsburgh and Long Beach,...

Aug 10, 2022

Peggy A. Mast, 61, of Gladwin, MI passed away at her home Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born February 28, 1961 the daughter of Harold “Dean” and Patricia (Letts) Mast in Germany. Peggy was an avid crime show enthusiast and also enjoyed the world of science fiction in ghost hunting shows as well. She was the proud mother...

Aug 8, 2022

Marjorie “Susie” Ellen Zuellig, 83, of Beaverton, MI passed away at the Charter Senior Living Center in Bay City, MI on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born July 9, 1939 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Willis and Marjorie (Bell) Naylor. On December 13, 1958 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Edward Zuellig. Susie...

Aug 4, 2022

On the morning of August 4, Carolyn Newman of Beaverton passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at Horizons, in Gladwin, MI.  Carolyn was born to the late Harley and Ruth (Hanner) Coats on January 18 th , 1942.  She was a beautician for many years and was married to the love of her life, Larry (Lar) for...

Aug 2, 2022

Mary VanDyke, 90 of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Private graveside services will be held at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, MI. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Aug 2, 2022

Koty Harrington, 27, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born June 2, 1995 the son of Fredrick and Sheila (Denno) Harrington in Detroit, MI. He worked in construction and lived in Gladwin County for most of his life. Koty liked to play video games, spend time down by the river at the family...

Aug 2, 2022

Luella (Staley) Finney, 91, of Beaverton, MI passed away at Woodland Hospice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1930 the daughter of Arthur and Emma Staley. She married Lawrence Finney on December 22, 1950 in Angola, IN. Luella loved to travel and make use of her motorhome. She was a 4H leader and loved...

Jul 30, 2022

JoAnn (Yager) Brown, 86, of Beaverton, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born March 31, 1936 the daughter of Clare and Margarette (Burr) Yager in Beaverton, MI. She was married to Leroy Brown on August 9, 1964 in Beaverton, MI. JoAnn worked her entire life and held many...

Jul 29, 2022

Violet Ann Gilbert passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a 3 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Violet was born March 8, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Rose Anne (Fetterolf) Cronk in Gladwin. She graduated from Gladwin High School in 1976, and married Terry Gilbert on March 5, 1976 in Gladwin....

Jul 27, 2022

Dennis King, 73, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on April 3, 1949, the son of Robert and Vesta King in Gladwin. He graduated from Coleman High School and went to college and graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor's in Education later earning his Master's Degree....