Obituaries

Wendy Vanhevel

Nov 25, 2020

Wendy VanHevel, age 64, of Gladwin, passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1956 in Mount Clemens, to Norman Carpenter and the late Barbara A. Hicks. She married and is survived by her husband Richard J. VanHevel on September 17, 1982.

She is survived by her children: Richard VanHevel, Melissa (Mark) Lehman, Eric...

Barbara Church

Nov 25, 2020

Barbara Church, 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1943, the daughter of LeRoy and Ellen (Pike) Goodwin in Alpena. On April 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to her true love William Church. They were blessed with 56 wonderful years of marriage. Barbara enjoyed helping friends and family in...

Patricia Mercer

Nov 25, 2020

Patricia Mercer, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on December 17, 1943, the daughter of Norman and Betty Claypool. On December 7, 1968, Pat was united in marriage to John Henry Mercer in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1988. Pat was the Hay Township...

Ruth Campbell

Nov 23, 2020

Ruth Marie Campbell, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1930, the daughter of George and Lela (Quelet) Rau in Jackson, MI. She was united in marriage on August 22, 1948 to Floyd Campbell. He proceeded her in death on March 8, 2010. Ruth was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and...

George Speary

Nov 23, 2020

George Speary, 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1931, the son of Guy and Viola (Druley) Speary in Gladwin. He was a machinist for General Motors in Flint, retiring in 1985 after 26 years of service.

Left to cherish his memory are his two children: Debra (Michael) Pendleton...

Jerry "Jiggs" Mansfield

Nov 22, 2020

Jerry "Jiggs" Mansfield Sr., of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born on November 7, 1946, the son of Joseph and Dustral (Fritz) Mansfield in Gladwin. He was united in marriage on September 5, 1981, to  Janet Skeels in Gladwin. Together they shared 39 wonderful years of marriage. He was a veteran of the United...

Jean Ann Carr

Nov 20, 2020

Jean Ann Carr, 83, of Beaverton, formerly of Grand Blanc, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on October 6, 1937, the daughter of Harvey and Mary (Baldwin) Leiter in Mecosta County. She was employed as a secretary for General Motors Service Parts Operations located in Flint Township until her...

Harold "Ken" Horton Jr.

Nov 19, 2020

Harold Kenneth Horton Jr. (Ken) passed away at the age of 93 on November 19, 2020 following a short illness. Harold was born on September 21, 1927, son of the late Bessie (Keysor) and Harold Horton. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1946. Harold married Barbara Martz on June 17, 1950. Barb proceeded him in death on October...

Harley Wheeler

Nov 16, 2020

Harley Wheeler, 64, of Beaverton Passed away on November 16th 2020 at his home. He was born September, 26th 1956, the son of Harley and Katherine (Porter)Wheeler in Gladwin. Harley was a simple man and especially loved his rock and roll music.

Left to cherish his memory is three children; Larry Wheeler, Cassandra Wheeler, and Bethany (Chester)...

Dolores Ann Fennell

Nov 14, 2020

Dolores Ann Fennell, 83, of Gladwin passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a multi-year battle with Parkinson’s.  One of seven children, Dee was born in Bentley, Michigan September 19, 1937 the daughter of Horace and Bernice (Grove) Willett. She was married August 29, 1959 to Allen Fennell with whom she enjoyed 38 years of marriage until his death...

Shawn Vanwezel

Nov 14, 2020

Shawn VanWezel, 50, of Beaverton, passed away on November 14 th , 2020 at her home. She was born on January 11 th , 1970, the daughter of Joseph and Eileen Gorski in West Branch. She was united in marriage to her husband, Michael Eschenbacher. They shared many wonderful years together until he preceded her in death. Shawn was...

Bonnie Bechtel

Nov 13, 2020

Bonnie Renna (Burtch) Bechtel, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Bonnie was born on October 5, 1935, the daughter of James and Beatrice (Groh) Burtch in Bentley. Bonnie married the love of her life, Ned Darrell Bechtel. They were happily married for 67 wonderful years. Together they loved camping and spending time with family. She...

Leroy R. Knoertzer

Nov 12, 2020

Leroy Roger Knoertzer was born October 22, 1939 to Lawrence and Majorie Knoertzer in Wheeler, MI. Leroy was married to his High School sweetheart Jackie Watson for over 60 years. Along with his wife, he is survived by his 5 children, Diane (Larry) Haggart, Dean Knoertzer, Linda (Kip) Meeker, Don Knoertzer and Kurt (Jamie) Knoertzer. Also 9 grandchildren Lelah...

Ryan Howard

Nov 11, 2020

Ryan Howard, 47, of Bentley, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1973, the son of Ralph and Donna (McKinnon) Howard in Bay City. He was loved by those who knew him and will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter: Brealle Dycewicz of West Branch; brothers:...

Ray Peterson

Nov 11, 2020

Ray H. Peterson, 80, of Midland, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born the son of Ralph & Edith (Rosevear) Peterson in Clare. On June 11, 1960, he was united in marriage to his true love Florence Blades in Beaverton. They shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed for Brown Machine until...

Paul Vogel

Nov 9, 2020

Paul Vogel, 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2020. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

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, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Robert "Bob" Landskroener

Nov 9, 2020

He was born Robert “Bob” Frederick Landskroener, September 8, 1930 to Roy and Una (Beamish) in Montrose, Michigan.  He answered the call to his heavenly Father on Monday, November 9, 2020 in Midland.

He started working at a young age alongside his father at the Gladwin Meat Market, his work ethic never waned.  He graduated from Gladwin...

Phyllis Searfoss

Nov 8, 2020

Phyllis E. Searfoss, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on November 11, 1943, the daughter of Clayton and Nellie (Sampson) Hollenbaugh in Gladwin. In 1966, she was united in marriage to her true love, Leonard Searfoss. He preceded her in death in 2010. Phyllis spent most of...

Berniece Horn

Nov 7, 2020

Berniece Horn, 82, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born on January 13 th , 1938, the daughter of Adrian and Velma (Onwellar) Blades in Beaverton. On March 31 st , 1956, she was united in marriage to her true love, Solomon Horn, in Beaverton. They cherished 64 wonderful years of marriage.

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Don Randle

Nov 4, 2020

Don Randle joined his wife, Carole, in Heaven on November 4, 2020. He was born, Donald Roy Randle, on December 12, 1944, to Wilbur and Eunice Randle in Wayne, MI. In 1970, he married Carole, his best friend for life. He graduated from Beaverton Rural Schools and attended Central Michigan University. After school, Don was employed by Brown Machine...