Obituaries

Apr 28, 2021

Betty Krull of Beaverton, formerly of South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Brook Retirement in Gladwin. Betty was born and raised and spent her life there raising three boys and helping on the family ranch. After the passing of her husband Louis in 1989, Betty started traveling to Arizona in the winter months. It...

Apr 27, 2021

Joseph A. “Joe” Coats, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 15, 1943 the son of Harley & Ruth (Hanner) Coats in Clare Michigan. He was a lifetime resident of Clare County along with being a lifetime farmer.

Joe is survived by his children: Jodi...

Apr 27, 2021

Jeffery A. “Jeff” Grove, 76, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home.  He was born on December 1, 1944 the son of Howard & Lelah (Spohn) Grove in Gladwin.  Jeff was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and worked for Wolverine Power Corporation in Edenville as a Head Operator.  He was a veteran, proudly...

Apr 26, 2021

Barbara Jean Conner, 76, of Beaverton passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1944, the daughter of LaVerne and Ellen Jean Stone in Detroit. On July 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to her true love Wilbur Conner in Gladwin. They cherished 50 years of marriage...

Apr 25, 2021

James Sanders, 67, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly, on April 25, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1953, the son of James and Velva (Collins) Sanders in Kennett, Missouri. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On August 20, 1977, he was united in marriage to his true love Valerie Corlew in...

Apr 25, 2021

Claire (Fred) Olin Jr was born on July 11, 1928 to Rev. Claire Olin and Blanche (“Marjorie”). He married Carmen Councell on June 11, 1950. Two children, Michael Ward and Cristine (Sue/Cris), were born from this union. Cris married Stephen Wegener on May 19, 1973. Carmen and Mike have preceded Fred in death. Fred has two grand children, Michael and...

Apr 24, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Hughes, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1954, the son of Maynard and Nora (Downing) Hughes in Midland. He united in marriage to Denice Sweetman and they shared 28 wonderful years together. Timothy was also a proud veteran, serving five years in the United States Air Force.  Tim...

Apr 23, 2021

Christina (Lyons) Buzzell, 80, of Gladwin, went home to be with Jesus and her late husband, Louis Buzzell, on April 23, 2021.

Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. Any donation please make to Alzheimer's Association. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Apr 20, 2021

Connie Louise Loar, 68, of Beaverton, MI passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021, at her home with her devoted husband by her side.

Born in Midland, MI on May 15, 1952, Connie grew up with her seven siblings on a farm in Beaverton. After graduating from Beaverton High School, she married Terry Loar on June 3,...

Apr 19, 2021

Pearl Elaine Haney 71, of Gladwin, MI passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021 at her home. She was born July 15, 1949 in Saginaw MI. The Daughter of Roy and Elsie (Ahsen) Peiglos. On June 7, 2008 Pearl was united in marriage to her loving husband James Cox. Pearl spent her working years at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland,...

Apr 16, 2021

Fern Corlew, 82, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, April 16, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1938, the daughter of Daniel and Ruby (Carpenter) Fogel in Flint. On December 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to her true love Wayne Corlew in Flint. Fern was employed as a teacher's...

Apr 12, 2021

Richard Copes of Alger, formerly of Clarkston, passed away April 12, 2021 at age 78. He was in Arizona, his winter home, with his loving wife, Kathy Anne, at his side.  Dick leaves behind his three children, Kevin (Dana) Copes, Brett Copes and Amanda Bailey, a step-son, Matthew (Katherine) Larson and three grandchildren: Trinity Copes, Logan and London...

Apr 4, 2021

William “Grizz” Pomranky, 77, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 17, 1943, the son of Earl and Nettie (Lambert) Pomranky in Midland. He was a truck driver for Northern Trucking in Bay City until his retirement. He has lived the last 50 years in Beaverton, previously residing in Midland. ...

Apr 3, 2021

Dale E. Smith, 63, of Beaverton, MI passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home. He was born May 6, 1957 the son of Edward and Geraldine (Scholas) Smith in Midland, MI. During Dales working years he worked for Aunt Margies Pie Shop in Midland, MI and was a cleaned buses for Dial-A-Ride. Dale was a man of...

Mar 30, 2021

Hazel Grant, 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on April 19, 1939, the daughter of Durwood and Elva (Long) Keyes in Hope. On November 15, 1957, she was united in marriage to her devoted husband Richard Grant. Hazel loved the nature and outdoors. She loved...

Mar 30, 2021

Marcine Mathis, 66, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on September 24, 1954, the daughter of Hildred & Rosie (Bryant) Casey in Vallejo, California. On July 12, 1997, she was united in marriage to Herbert Mathis Sr. in Otter Lake. They were blessed with 23 wonderful years of...

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas L. Hart, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1929, the son of Roy and Ila (Henderson) Hart in Romeo. He was united in marriage to his true love, Ersel Murdick on September 2, 1949, in Flint. They went on to cherish 71 wonderful years of marriage. Thomas retired at...

Mar 29, 2021

James Fassett, 36, found peace Monday, March 29.

James was a man who wanted a quiet, simple life making something out of nothing. He was most at home deep in the woods, particularly “The 40.” He was a maker who loved to work with his hands, creating new inventions out of scrap parts or wildcrafting a cabin...

Mar 26, 2021

Walter J. Sypniewski Jr., age 77, of Gladwin, formerly of Detroit, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. He was the beloved husband of his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (Polcyn), and father to three daughters, Janet (Steve) Garber of Davisburg, Lynn Marie Walker of West Branch, and Amy (Brian) Sauerhage of San Diego, CA.  He was a proud papa...

Mar 25, 2021

David M. Nowak, 63, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1957, the son of  Walter S. and Marian (Trepkowski) Nowak in Saginaw. On December 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to JacLynn Baase, she preceded him in death in 1992. He was blessed again and on June 23, 1995,...