Obituaries

Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI

Colleen Watson

Colleen Watson

Oct 30, 2021

Colleen R. Watson, 53, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. She was born on November 13, 1967, the daughter of Larry and Linda Poley in Toledo, Ohio. She was an assistant manager for Forward Corporation at the Shell Gas Stations in Gladwin, Beaverton, and Standish. Colleen loved working on puzzles, crocheting,...

Jean Harger

Jean Harger

Oct 30, 2021

Jean Ann Harger, 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on December 29, 1935, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Govitz in Beaverton. On December 11, 1954, she was united in marriage to her true love Rollie Harger Jr. in Clio. He preceded her in death in 2015.  Jean...

Roberta Saul

Roberta Saul

Oct 28, 2021

Roberta Saul, 91, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. 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 Home, Gladwin. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Mark Trueblood

Mark Trueblood

Oct 26, 2021

Mark R. Trueblood Sr., 54, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 , at Saginaw Covenant Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1967 , the son of Richard and Donna (Reeves) Trueblood in Pontiac. On August 10, 1996 , he was united in marriage to his true love Sherrie Morley in Au Gres. He was employed as...

Richard A. Lee

Richard A. Lee

Oct 24, 2021

Richard A. Lee, 62, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on May 14, 1959, the son of Richard E. and Mary Lou (Eagley) Lee in Clare. On July 19, 1991, he was united in marriage to his soulmate, Charlene. Rick was a proud owner and operator with his...

Sharon L. Greaves

Sharon L. Greaves

Oct 24, 2021

Sharon Lee (Basner) Greaves, 64, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1957, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Ralph and Patricia (Walker) Basner. Sharon was the proud mother of two children and proud nana of four grandchildren. She enjoyed bingo, spending time with her family and loved her children...

Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

Oct 22, 2021

Susan C. Johnson, 66, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born on January 13, 1955, the daughter of Carl and Louise Horner in Flint, MI. She was united in marriage to Duane Johnson on November 2, 1974 in Montrose. She was a devoted member of New Beginning Church in Gladwin. She was employed by...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Oct 22, 2021

Kenneth W. Johnson, 65, of Gladwin passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 22, 2021. Ken was born in Marlette, MI on April 6, 1956, the son of Raymond and Pauline Johnson. On March 31, 1996 Ken was united in marriage to Jody Spidahl at their Gladwin home. Ken's pride and joy was his wife,...

Milton Ray Bowman

Milton Ray Bowman

Oct 21, 2021

Milton Ray Bowman, 68, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1953, the son of Donald and Ruby (Sowers) Bowman in Danville, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a boom operator from October 1972 until August 1992. On June 17, 1989, he was united...

Patricia Boyer

Patricia Boyer

Oct 20, 2021

Patricia Boyer, 60, of Farwell, MI passed away on October 20, 2021. She was born February 1, 1960 the daughter of Henry and Linda (Thurlow) Boyer in Clare, MI. Patricia was an amazing mother for her two children.

Left to cherish her memory are her son: Kenny Beatty; daughter: Nikki Beatty; grandchildren: K-Lee, Pauley, and Andrew; brother: Eric...

Jeffrey Brakora

Jeffrey Brakora

Oct 20, 2021

Jeffrey Brakora, 54, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his home. He was born on February 14, 1967, the son of Gerald and Jane (Smith) Brakora in Hartland. He was united in marriage to his true love Susan on May 11, 1998. Together they shared many wonderful years and countless wonderful memories. Jeff was a...

Bryan Iversen

Bryan Iversen

Oct 20, 2021

Bryan E. Iversen, 65, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, while at his cabin in Gladwin. He was born on June 13, 1956, the son of Edward and Veronica (Boncher) Iversen in Madison Heights. On July 30, 1982, he was united in marriage to Linda Salchow in Royal Oak. Bryan was employed by Encore Automation in Auburn...

Patrick Allen

Patrick Allen

Oct 20, 2021

Patrick F. Allen, 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McLaren Bay Med. He was born on March 16, 1940, the son of Foster and Doris (Sible) Allen in Mt. Morris. On August 8, 1970, he was united in marriage to his true love Janet (Edick) Mielke in Flint. They shared 51 wonderful years of marriage...

Henry Boyer

Henry Boyer

Oct 20, 2021

Henry Boyer, 85, of Farwell, MI passed away on October 20, 2021. He was born the May 5, 1936 the son of Ray and Agnes (Whitney) Boyer in Clare, MI. Henry spent his working years as a Foreman at Dow Corning and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Farewell.

Henry is survived by...

Jodie Anderson

Jodie Anderson

Oct 19, 2021

Jodie Lynn Anderson, 60, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her home. She was born on April 5, 1961, the daughter of Larry and Delores Ragnone in Genesee County. On June 8, 1998, she was united in marriage to her soul mate, Gerald Anderson in Gladwin. She was employed for BP Gas in Gladwin for many...

Diane M. Ouellette

Diane M. Ouellette

Oct 18, 2021

Diane M. Ouellette, 68, of Pinconning, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at McLaren Bay.She was born on February 13, 1953, the daughter of Edwin and Elfrieda (Endert) Gatz in Gladwin. Diane was employed as a secretary for Social Security Administration. She will be dearly missed by all her friends and family.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Woodrow L. Wilson

Woodrow L. Wilson

Oct 18, 2021

Woodrow “Woody” L. Wilson, 81, of Albright Shores, Mi. drifted away peacefully to be with our Lord on Monday, October 18, 2021. The world was blessed with this shining star on June 12, 1940 to Wendell and Florence Wilson of Saginaw, Mi. Woody proudly served our country in the United States Army. After working 30 years, he retired from Saginaw...

Wade Hamilton

Wade Hamilton

Oct 17, 2021

Wade Hamilton, 52, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Albert Kelley

Albert Kelley

Oct 16, 2021

Albert W. Kelley, 78, passed away on October 16, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1943 in Flint, MI the son of Joseph Herbert Kelley and Helen Grace (Molesworth) Kelley. Albert and the former Lucile Mae Roberts were married October 26, 1963 and would have celebrated 58 years of marriage this year. He enjoyed being with family and...

Robin Smith

Robin Smith

Oct 13, 2021

Robin G. Smith, 68, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1953, the son of Bernie and Jacqueline Smith in Brooklyn. In 1993, he was united in marriage to Kathy Foster in Louisville, Kentucky. They spent 28 years of marriage together. Robin was employed at Beaverton Elementary School...