Obituaries

Aug 6, 2021

Abby Martin, 56, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1964, the daughter of George and Billie (Hay) Weadock. Honoring her wishes, cremation will be taking place. Arrangments are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Aug 5, 2021

Raymond A. Larson, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on March 20, 1932, the son of Carl and Sophie (Jarvi) Larson in Ishpeming, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. On May 18, 1956, he married...

Aug 5, 2021

David Charles Gorzenski (64) of Gladwin, passed away on August 5 th , while surrounded by his loving family.  David was the youngest child of Harold and Marie (Pellum).  David attended Flushing schools before enlisting with the US Marine Corps.  Following his service to our country, David served the State of Michigan working as a correctional officer.  After retiring,...

Aug 2, 2021

Bonnie Ellen McKimmy, 86, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle from renal kidney failure. She was born on August 31, 1934, in Durand, the daughter of Volney and Lillian (Rounds) Dennison. She married Howard D. McKimmy on October 17, 1953, in Beaverton. Bonnie was a homemaker who raised four children, volunteered with the...

Aug 2, 2021

Charli Elizabeth Murphy, God’s precious little angel, was born into heaven on August 2, 2021.

Charli Elizabeth will forever be remembered by her parents: Kyle and Amanda (Armstrong) Murphy; grandparents: Mary and James Mawhorter, Kathy and Mark Murphy, and Mike and Jody Armstrong; great grandparents: Donna Benchley, Millie Armstrong, and Nancy Mawhorter; aunts and uncles: Kristen and...

Aug 2, 2021

Gianna Height, 87, of Gladwin, passed away at her home on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1933, the daughter of Franco and Maria Colombara in Udine, Italy. She was a secretary for many years working in the gas industry. After retirement, Gianna moved and settled in Gladwin.

A full obituary will be...

Jul 28, 2021

Patricia "Jan" Bondie, 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was born on July 28, 1932 the daughter of Sidney and Alice Stallwood.

Services for Patricia will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens- Novi, MI from 1-2P.M. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home-Gladwin.

Jul 24, 2021

Tresa Haus, 54, of Beaverton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born on April 11, 1967, the daughter of Lowell “Joe” and Wanda (Benson) Swanton in Saginaw, MI. She was employed at Huhtamaki’s for the past 2 years and previously was employed at Beaverton Schools and the Gladwin Council on Aging as a cook. She recently...

Jul 23, 2021

Johnny Lee Roy Green, 77, of Beaverton, passed away at his home on July 23, 2021. He was born on February 24, 1944, the son of Cecil and Bertha (Bishop) Green in Beaverton.  He was united in marriage to Elaine Porter on September 30, 1967, in Massachusetts. Johnny was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He also...

Jul 17, 2021

John E. Barbara Sr., 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 12, 1952, the son of John and Joyce (Morley) Barbara in Detroit. On October 2, 1970, he was united in marriage to his true love Lynn Lucas in Pontiac. They have been...

Jul 16, 2021

Keith Gardner, 77, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Centre. He was born on March 27, 1943, the son of John and Leilla (Powell) Gardner. Keith was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was a owner and operator of his own business, Bristol Meat...

Jul 12, 2021

Terry L. Scheidler of Beaverton passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, following a lengthy illness at the age of 77. Terry is survived by his children: Michael and (Melissa) Scheidler of Kentucky, James and (Cheryl) Scheidler of Florida, Jason and (Beth) Scheidler of Kentucky, stepchildren: April and (Johnny) Robinson of Littleton, NC, Alicia and (Michael) Foster of Beaverton, MI,...

Jul 11, 2021

Bruce E. Harvey, 60, of Beaverton, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1961, the son of Alvin Sr. and Mary (Moore) Harvey in Flint. On June 27, 1998, he was united in marriage to Paula Emert in Clare. Bruce worked in quality control for...

Jul 9, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" VanBuskirk, 80, of Burton, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1940, the daughter of Clayton and Martha (French) Brower in Howell. Becky was a hard worker who very much enjoyed working as her hobby, along with playing cards and talking on the phone. Her time in Gladwin...

Jul 7, 2021

Janet Ann Easlick, 78, of Gladwin passed away on July 7, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1942, the daughter of Lloyd and Clara Wagoner Neaves in Flint, MI. Janet was united in marriage to Rex Easlick on May 28, 1966 in Flint, MI. He preceded her in death in 2016.

Left to cherish her memory...

Jul 1, 2021

Arden LaPalm, 86, of Gladwin passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born December 5, 1934 the son of Edmond and Violet (Cicotte) LaPalm in Melvindale. On May 7, 1955 he was married to the love of his life Dolores Gauthier in Dearborn, MI. Arden spent his working years employed by Great Lakes Steel and Ecorse as...

Jun 30, 2021

Ted M. Jozefowicz, age 67, passed away peacefully in the company of his wife and brother on June 30th 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ted was born August 16, 1953 in Dearborn, Michigan to Ted and Genevieve Jozefowicz. After graduating from St. Alphonsus High School, he enrolled in the...

Jun 30, 2021

Alton Richard Ford of Beaverton passed away June 30, 2021 at the Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He was born July 26, 1933, the son of Clinton and Freda (Blaesing) Ford of Petersburg Michigan. Alton was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Gladwin.

While serving In the United States Air Force as a Technical Sergeant with...

Jun 20, 2021

Janet Harris, 72, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna McDonald in Flint. On August 28, 1965, she was united in marriage to Harmon (Dennis) Harris at Bethel Assembly of God in Burton. Janet was employed as a Food Service Director for Atherton...

Jun 19, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) James Coan, Jr went to be with our Lord Saturday, June 19, 2021 after an 11 year, courageous fight with ALS.  Kenny was born on August 14, 1956 to Kenneth and Pearl Coan in Duluth, MN.  Kenny and DeAnn (Downer) were married April 3, 1982.

Kenny grew up in Merritt Island, FL where his love...