Obituaries

Oct 11, 2021

Steven M. Beaty, 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1957, the son of Gary and Janet Beaty in Rockledge, Florida. After graduating Pontiac Northern High School, Steven proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 19, 1976, he was united in marriage to his true love...

Oct 10, 2021

In loving memory of Opal I. Bruner, 89, of Gladwin, who passed away on October 10, 2021. She was born to Harvey and Winnie Klein on February 2, 1932. She has 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

She married the love of her life, Delbert Bruner on July 29, 1951. They were married for 63 years before the...

Oct 9, 2021

Ronnie Glenn Morley of Gladwin, MI was released to his eternal rest on Saturday. October 9, , 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ron was born on July 5, 1950, son of the late Paul and Lucille Morley. He was raised in Chelsea, MI and graduated from Chelsea High School. After high school Ron went to college at...

Oct 4, 2021

Danny Stewart Rogers, 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1948, the son of Stewart and Lorraine Rogers in Ingham, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Consuelo “Connie” Trevino in 2001. While...

Sep 30, 2021

Scott William Taylor, 63, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on November 20, 1957, the son of Charles F. and Mary Ann (Phelps) Taylor in Gladwin. Graduate of Gladwin High School, class of 1976. He has lived in Gladwin since 2016, previously residing in Petoskey. Left to cherish...

Sep 25, 2021

Thomas C. Matteson, 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 27, 1935, the son of Larry and Gladys "Honey" Matteson in Alpena. On August 24, 1957, he was united in marriage to his true love Jacqueline Millsom in Saginaw. Together they were blessed with...

Sep 25, 2021

Karen L. Scheall, 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home. She was born on December 30, 1948, the daughter of William and Mary (Rigden) Suiter. On December 29, 1983, she was united in marriage to Clifton Scheall in Warren. She has lived in Gladwin for 23 years, previously residing in Marysville. Karen...

Sep 25, 2021

Margaret Ann Hager, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on September 25 at home. The angels came down and took our sweet Mama to heaven. Maggie was the third oldest of the eleven children of Byron and Gertrude Hager.  She was preceded in death by her parents, several siblings – Catherine, Rita, Byron and Jack, her husband Doug Denton and...

Sep 25, 2021

Phyllis June Taylor, 97, of Lake City, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 of natural causes with family by her side. She was born on January 17, 1924, in Detroit, MI to Nicholas and Lella Schultz. She married Richard Earl Taylor on June 18, 1942, in Gladwin.

Her happiest roles in life were those...

Sep 23, 2021

Hazel Torpey, 89, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Torpey will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at New Calvary Cemetery, Flint. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Sep 21, 2021

Ricky “Rick” Fall, 73, of Beaverton, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born on June 8, 1948, the son of Ollie and Martha (Riley) Fall in Lebanon, Indiana. On April 2, 1997, he was united in marriage to his true love Lori in Ohio. Rick retired serving his country...

Sep 21, 2021

Donna M. Cook, 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on July 7, 1941, the daughter of Robert and Esther (Stansbury) Crosby in Pontiac. Donna was united in marriage to Charles Cook in Ohio in 1985. They shared 9 years of marriage until Charles preceded her in death in...

Sep 20, 2021

Berniece “Sue” McCulloch, 87, of Beaverton, MI passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born November 11, 1934 the daughter of Bert and Margaret (Waldron) Wood in Midland, MI. During her working years Sue was a waitress for various different restaurants. In her spare time Sue was a very gifted musician, she enjoyed music festivals and playing...

Sep 20, 2021

Norma Jean Hall, 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. She was born on August 30, 1935, the daughter of Finnis and Olivia (Minnerich) Smith in Pueblo, Colorado. She was united in marriage to her husband, Ernie Hall on November 22, 1983 in Gladwin.  Norma served as the Arthur Township Clerk...

Sep 13, 2021

Dorothy A. Elliott, 72, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Horizon Senior Living Center, Gladwin. She was born on November 16, 1948 the daughter of John and Berniece (Polan) Godzik in Pellston, MI. She had lived in Gladwin for most of her life.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Tracey (Matthew) Pannill...

Sep 9, 2021

Jeremy Jack Moss, 35, of Gladwin passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2021. Jeremy attended Beaverton High School. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Red Wings fan. He enjoyed morel mushroom hunting and visiting Mackinaw with his wife Amber. Jeremy’s niece Olivia brought him great joy. He enjoyed spending time with her baking cookies and helping her learn...

Sep 7, 2021

Mary Lee Strunk, 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living, Gladwin. She was born on December 8, 1943, the daughter of Ivan and Marietta (Spencer) Swetnich in Detroit. On January 21, 1961, she was united in marriage to her true love Carthel “Cork” Strunk in Warren. He preceded her in death...

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...

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...

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...