Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Susan Marie Shearer , 57, of Beaverton passed away, Sunday November 28th, due to complications of the covid 19 virus. Sue is survived by her husband Roland Shearer, her children Meghan and Wyatt, and two step children Brandon and Sebastian. Although there were others who also considered her “mom”. She lived a happy life being born in Jackson, Michigan...

Nov 28, 2021

Carole Eisenlord, 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Nov 28, 2021

Tim I. Martinson, 69, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Katherine (Bickel) Martinson in Cadillac. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Tim was a builder, a businessman, an auctioneer and an announcer for Michigan Harness Horseman Association. He owned Martinson...

Nov 28, 2021

Joann E. Lyon, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1939, the daughter of James and Bessie Bourland. On August 30, 1959, she was united in marriage to Bruce Lyon of Shepard. Joann joined the staff at Mid-Michigan Bank in Gladwin in 1996...

Nov 24, 2021

Dolores E. Mitchell, 91, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Medilodge of Greenview in Alpena. She was born on January 13, 1930, the daughter of William and Mabel (Brady) Stickney in Flint. She graduated from Flint Central High School in 1948. On May 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to Lloyd R. Mitchell. He...

Nov 24, 2021

Louis Eugene Simrau, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.  He was born on March 14, 1949 in Gladwin, the son of Henry and Mae Simrau.

After graduating from Gladwin High School, Lou served in the United States Army for two years spending some of that time in Germany.  Upon returning to Michigan,...

Nov 18, 2021

Buddy J. Howell, 79, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Bay Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1942, in Ashville, North Carolina. On December 21, 2009, he was united in marriage to Tracy Howell in Gladwin. Buddy was a truck driver for Ford Motor Company until his retirement. His hobbies included race car...

Nov 17, 2021

Carol White of Gladwin, Michigan, passed on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.  She was born on August 7, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan.  On February 6, 1960, she was united in marriage to her husband Pat White and they shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.  In 1991, they built their dream lake home in Sugar Springs and moved up full-time from...

Nov 17, 2021

Craig S. Sutton, 57, of Beaverton passed away at his home on November 17, 2021. Craig was born on March 16, 1965 in Port Huron, the son of Gerald and Gladys Sutton. Craig lived in Gladwin County for most of his life, graduating from Beaverton High School.  He was a proud member of the N.R.A., an avid hunter, he liked...

Nov 15, 2021

Thomas "Bud" Byrd Jr., 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gratiot. He was born on April 15, 1944, the son of Thomas Sr. and Agnes Byrd in Detroit. On March 3, 1973, he was united in marriage to Virginia Plotzke at St. Juliana Catholic Church in Detroit. He was a proud veteran...

Nov 14, 2021

Nina L. Graham, of Clio, formally of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1935, the daughter of Leo and Lillian Mannce in Detroit. She was a custodian for Farmington Schools until her retirement in 1996. After moving to Beaverton, Nina was a member of the Gladwin Eagles 3292....

Nov 12, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” Livingstone, 69, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1952, the daughter of Sam and Ann Martini in Detroit. On February 14, 1983, she was united in marriage to her husband, Ronald Livingstone in Royal Oak. They shared 38 wonderful years of marriage. Jackie and Ron owned and...

Nov 12, 2021

Geraldine “Gerri” Resztak, 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born July 26, 1941 the daughter of Wallace and Mary (VanBuskirk) Zanley in Detroit, MI. Gerri was united in marriage to the love of her life Marvin Resztak on October 14, 1961 in Detroit, MI. During her working years...

Nov 12, 2021

Douglas Bosman, 74, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 21, 1947 in Trenton, MI, the son of Leo and Adeline Bosman. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. Douglas was united in marriage to Bonnie Walters in April of 1970 at...

Nov 10, 2021

Larry Wice, 77, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. He was born on February 1, 1944, in Gilford, the son of Arthur and Daisy Wice.  He was a 1962 graduate of Gladwin High School. On May 29, 1965, he was united in marriage to Judith (Sobieski) Wice in...

Nov 10, 2021

Jennette Knight, 66, of Gladwin, passed away at home with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born on December 15, 1954, the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Widger) Bussure in Cass City, Michigan. Jennette spent most of her life in Gladwin. She attended a small one room schoolhouse before she entered the...

Nov 8, 2021

Betty Jane Terrell, 95, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at her family home on Wixom Lake on Monday November 8, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan.

Betty married James Henry Terrell in Saginaw, Michigan on September 7, 1946. They were married 65 years until his death on December 12, 2011. Betty and...

Nov 6, 2021

Lois “Pat” Priemer, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born on September 9, 1932, the daughter of M.J. and Adelia (Swinehart) Huber in Gladwin. She was the youngest of thirteen children. On September 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to Richard Priemer in Gladwin. He preceded her...

Oct 31, 2021

Roger Priest, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. A full obtiary will be posted when complete.

Cremation has taken place and arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Oct 31, 2021

Teresa Newby, 65, of Gladwin, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1956 in highland Park, MI, the daughter of Robert Tiltonand Ferne Wenzel.  She proudly served her county in the United States Navy. Teresa had lived in Gladwin County since 1992 and was the owner of Monaghan Log Furniture in...