Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Ernest (Ernie) Sullivan passed away January 27, 2022. A long time figure in the Detroit advertising community, Ernie was managing partner of Metro-Detroit area Smith-Winchester for many years. An Air Force Veteran, he served as a radar specialist in Labrador, before moving to Detroit in the late 1950s, where he attended Lawrence Institute of Technology in Southfield. He is...

Jan 25, 2022

Lucille Lyons, 84, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on November 3, 1937, the daughter of Curt and Margaret Brubaker in Beaverton. On September 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Lyons in Gladwin. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage together.

Jan 24, 2022

Greg Jacobs, 61, of Gladwin passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1960, the son of Ronald and Marion (Sharp) Jacobs in Clare. He owned and operated Jacobs Logging and also farmed. In 1985 he married Valerie McKimmy at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Greg enjoyed 4 wheeling in Canada, hunting and...

Jan 22, 2022

John L. Pate, 60, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on October 30, 1961, the son of Charles and Katherine Pate in Pontiac. On July 1, 1995, he was united in marriage to Tina Irwin in Gladwin. Together they were blessed with 26 wonderful years of marriage....

Jan 22, 2022

Eileen Fitch, 87, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich...

Jan 20, 2022

David A. Grant Sr., 67, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1954, the son of Bert and Jessie Grant in Clare. On June 26, 2010, he was united in marriage to Doris Hannah. He has lived in Beaverton his whole life.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife: Doris...

Jan 18, 2022

Shands, Billy (Keith) of Gladwin, age 69 passed away January 18, 2022 as the result of a stroke. Keith was born in Flint, MI on December 14,1952 the son of the late Billy & Marilouise (Mc New) Shands.  He graduated from Saginaw High School and was a jack of all trades.  He loved deer hunting and was always willing to...

Jan 18, 2022

Micheal Hinson, 62, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at The Villa of West Branch. A full obituary will be posted when complete. Cremation has taken place and inurment will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Jan 17, 2022

Dan Ladner, 66, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1956, the son of John and Madonna (McKimmy) Ladner in Clare. Dan graduated from Beaverton High School. His hobbies included being with friends, watching the Lions, and enjoying life.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother: Madonna Sherlock;...

Jan 15, 2022

Darlene (Endicott) Whitlow, 69, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1952, the daughter of Harrison Jr. and Lena Endicott in Detroit, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Richard Whitlow and he preceded her in death in 1989. Darlene was a collector of elephant figurines and loved her family more...

Jan 14, 2022

Steven R. Willingham, 41, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1980, the son of Douglas and Deborah Willingham in Ripley, Mississippi. He was united in marriage to Jessie Short in Gladwin on August 3, 2007. They shared 14 years of marriage together. He worked as a car detailer for Richardson's...

Jan 8, 2022

Thomas Foster, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. He was born on October 30, 1945, the son of Harvey and Hazel Foster in Mt. Clemens. He was a self-employed electrician until his retirement. Thomas has lived in Gladwin for the past 20 years. Thomas had so much love...

Jan 7, 2022

Dixie Town, 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-kokotovichfuneralhome, Gladwin. Hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Jan 7, 2022

Renee Fedishin, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was born On August 15, 1946, the daughter of Sylvester and Jacqueline Montreuil in Detroit. She was united in marriage to her husband Ted Nichowski who preceded her in death in 1993. Renee was employed for the Detroit News as a News Consultant and later the Morning...

Jan 1, 2022

Willard Leyrer, 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1930, the son of Orville and Bernice (Davey) Leyrer in Saginaw. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his county during the Korean War. On Sept. 5, 1953, he married the love of his life Rose Taylor...

Jan 1, 2022

Pete Chovich, 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1957, the son of Bozo Chovich and Berniece Polan in Gladwin. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served on the USS Independence. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his siblings:...

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald H. Ruppert, Sr., 78, died peacefully on January 1st, 2022 at the age of 78 after battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Cancer. He was born February 27, 1943 the son of Harold and Oneta Grace (Oneil) Ruppert in Jackson, MI. On March 9, 1996 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Susie...

Dec 30, 2021

Stanley Lee Hayward Jr. of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 1, 1969, the son of Stanley Sr. and Lorena Hayward. Stanley proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was blessed in marriage to 14 years his loving wife Gloria Jean Barry. Stanley was a...

Dec 28, 2021

Darlene E. Smith, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at My Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin, after a short illness.  Darlene was born on May 18, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Forrest and Neta Darrow.

Darlene graduated from Galesburg High School in 1951.  Within a few months of graduation, she...

Dec 28, 2021

Theresa Ryan, 72, of Sugar Springs, passed away on Wednesdsay, December 28, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1949, the daughter of Richard Ryan and June Cooper in Detroit. She was united in marriage to Timothy Greene and together shared over 31 years of marriage. She was employed as a clerk and union president for Ameritech Corportation. She...