Obituaries

Tyler Matthews

Sep 5, 2021

Tyler S. Matthews, 28, of Midland, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1993, the son of Leonard Matthews IV and Lenna Mercer in Cadillac. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Waste Management. Tyler was a proud father of 2 children. He was always with a smile that would light...

Margaret Kister

Aug 31, 2021

Margaret Kister, 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born on July 4, 1934, the daughter of Harold and Helen Yerger. On January 8, 1992 she was united in marriage to John Kister in San Francisco, California. She was employed as a travel agent for many years and...

Kenneth Childs

Aug 31, 2021

Kenneth L. Childs, 65, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born on January 13, 1956, the son of Kenneth D. and Kay (Welsh) Childs in Flint. He was employed for General Motors Truck and Bus in Flint for 30 years. After retirement, Ken moved to Beaverton. There he was able to continue doing the things...

Barbara Aman

Aug 30, 2021

Barbara Aman, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on June 30, 1950, the daughter of Robert Hoag and Mary Reinhardt in Gladwin. On January 8, 1972 she was united in marriage to Philip Aman. He preceded her in death in 1975. She has lived in Gladwin...

Lila Bourlier

Aug 27, 2021

Lila Marian Bourlier, 97. Passed away Friday August 27, 2021 in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was born in Tiffin, Ohio on April 11, 1924.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Harley Bourlier.

She is survived by their two sons Keith (Debi) Bourlier of Taylor, Michigan and Brian...

Dewey Wallen

Aug 26, 2021

Dewey Wallen, 88, of Gladiwin, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1929, the son of Joe and Josephine Wallen in Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Carol Mahaffy. Dewey was a retired car salesman and has lived in the Sugar Springs area since 1990, previously residing in Livonia.

He...

Larry Sharp

Aug 25, 2021

Larry Sharp age 85 went to see his Lord on August 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Lewis Sharp and mother Gertrude Morowski Sharp and brother Lewis Gerald Sharp.

He is survived by the love of his life Arlene Krahner Sharp of 64 years.

Daughters Karlene and Joe Hallock of Gillette,...

Thomas Vorachek

Aug 24, 2021

Thomas Michael Vorachek, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, from a long battle with cancer. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 11, 1952, the son of Albert (Zeke) and Betty Gagnon Vorachek. Tom went to Hamady School in Flint graduating in 1971. He loved racing motor cycles in competition in his younger years. He was employed...

Sally Anderson

Aug 24, 2021

Sally Anderson, 79, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on June 7, 1942, the daughter of Melvin and Amber Campbell in Gladwin. Sally held various jobs over the years from farming to working in the restaurants. She was always known for her love of gardening, yard work,...

Richard Allen

Aug 23, 2021

Richard Hayden Allen, 94, of Gladwin, passed away Monday, August 23 rd , at the Horizon Senior Living Center after a short illness. Richard was born on January 15, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan. After his high school education, he served his country in the United States National Reserves before attending Wayne State University. He was employed at General Motors...

Irene J. Adams

Aug 21, 2021

Irene J. Adams, 65 of Gladwin, MI. passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born December 20, 1955 the daughter of John and Phyllis Gordon in Sterling MI. Irene joined the Navy during the Vietnam War serving under a Vice Admiral in Washington D.C., after that she held multiple executive positions until she retired in 2017. She...

Judith A Penix

Aug 21, 2021

Judith A. Penix, 79, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born July 5, 1942 the daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Kowalczewski) Hernacki in Detroit, MI. Judith spent her working years as an advertising coordinator for Lyle Industries until her retirement in 1998. On June 16, 2007 she was united in marriage to Dan...

Barbara Nagel

Aug 19, 2021

Barbara Jane Nagel, 81, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, August 19, 2021.  She was born May 15, 1940 in Auburn, Michigan, the oldest daughter of Fern and Betty (Anderson) Myers.  At age 16 she met the love of her life, Leroy William Nagel. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage.  They were avid hunters...

Ruth Walters

Aug 18, 2021

Ruth A. Walters, 72, of Beaverton, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born Ruth Quillett on May 4, 1949, and raised the daughter of Harry and Martha Longstreth. On November 3, 1990, she was united in marriage to James Walters in Beaverton. They were blessed with 30 years...

Ruth Doyle

Aug 15, 2021

Ruth A. Doyle entered into the presence of Jesus on August 15, 2021. She was born August 24, 1932 in Gladwin County, Michigan, the youngest daughter of Dwight and Irene (Cave) Foust. At age 13 she met the love of her life, Glen Doyle, and she married him when she was 18. They were married 54 1/2 years.

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Robert "Bob" Akers

Aug 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" Akers, 85, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Brook of Gladwin surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 26, 1935, the son of Lester and Hannah Akers in Detroit. On July 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to his true love Suzanne "Sue" Santiago. They were blessed with...

Wendell Ellis

Aug 13, 2021

Wendell Ellis, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living Center. He was born on August 22, 1940, the son of Wayne and Elnor (Breault) Ellis in Gladwin. On January 11, 1960, he was united in marriage to Rosalie Nash in Gladwin. She preceded him in death in 2008. He was employed...

David Simpson

Aug 12, 2021

David J. Simpson, 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Born June 23, 1946 in Bay County he joins his mother, Mary and dad, Kenneth Simpson and sister Nancy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda (Lindenberg) his children Mike and Heather, his grandchildren, Cassidy, Ethan, Elizabeth, sister, Donna, brother, Dick,...

Gabriella Grunas

Aug 12, 2021

Gabriella Linn Grunas, 59, of Beaverton, MI passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her home. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Thomas Gauthier

Aug 10, 2021

Thomas J. Gauthier, 67, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 18, 1953, the son of Emile & Lauretta (Richard) Gauthier in Royal Oak. On February 4, 1972, he was united in marriage to his true love Patricia McClintock. He was a talented tool and die maker, working for...