Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Suann Foutch
Nov 25, 2024
Suann Foutch, age 79, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1945, the daughter of Nelson and Freeda Welch, in Midland. On June 9, 2001, Suann married Casey Foutch, together they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.
Suann had a passion for crafting, delighting in activities like diamond painting, doll-making,...
Mark Parks
Nov 24, 2024
Mark Parks, age 69, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1955, the son of Joe and Mary (Millsap) Parks, in Ferndale, MI.
Mark dedicated many years as a hardworking employee at General Motors. He married the love of his life, Donna Robinson, and together they shared countless years of love and cherished...
Danny Hallock
Nov 24, 2024
Danny Hallock, age 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1953, in Bad Axe, MI. Danny was employed as a truck driver, working for Rugged Liner Trucking in Owosso for many years until his retirement. On April 8, 2011, he married Pearl Maguire and together they shared many years of love...
Luella Zeitz
Nov 24, 2024
Luella Zeitz, age 94, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Lena (Fischer) Pahl, in Pontiac, MI. On December 31, 1949, Luella married the love of her life, Reinhold Zeitz, in Gladwin. They shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories until...
Marie King
Nov 23, 2024
Marie Cheng-Yi King passed away on November 23, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Christopher J. King, Jr., daughter Alexandra Robin King, as well as her younger brother and sister, Chi Cheng-Hsueh and Yolanda Cheng-Ying Kulevicz.Marie was born on January 17, 1949 in Beijing, China. Amid political upheaval, her parents fled with her to Taiwan. She grew there up...
Krimhilde Keeth
Nov 22, 2024
Krimhilde Keeth, age 83 of Gladwin passed away on Friday November, 22, 2024, leaving behind her beloved husband J.T. Keeth shortly after they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary November 7th.
Krimhilde was born May 1, 1941 to Peter & Bertha Wunschmann in Korb, Germany. In 1956 she along with her mother moved to America, living for a while in Pontiac, Michigan....
Lenard Govitz
Nov 22, 2024
Lenard (Buck) Lee Govitz went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 22, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years: Janice (Fassett), four sons: Ty (Tammy) Govitz, Brian (Pam) Govitz, Scott (Debbie) Govitz and Randy (Lynn) Govitz all from Beaverton, grandsons: Jared (Desiree) Govitz of Farwell, Mark (Michelle) Govitz, Zachary...
Mary DiVenere
Nov 20, 2024
Mary Etta DiVenere, 88, of Gladwin, MI, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Mary was born to Harry and Charlotte Neal on April 7, 1936 and was married to Leo DiVenere on September 10, 1956. They went on to have 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren with two more (twins) on the way.
Mary was...
Larry Evans
Nov 18, 2024
Larry Evans, age 72, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born on October 5, 1952, the son of Ronald and Mable (Longstreth) Evans in Gladwin, MI. Larry was employed as an equipment operator for many years at Pika International.
Larry had a passion for football, fishing, and politics. He also enjoyed reading and socializing, often engaging...
Norma Ritter
Nov 18, 2024
Norma Ritter, age 94, of Beaverton, formerly of Midland, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1929, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Gay) Eastman in Midland, MI. On October 2, 1948, Norma married the love of her life, John Ritter. They shared 74 beautiful years together until his passing in 2023.
Norma took great...
Jennifer Ferguson
Nov 17, 2024
Jennifer Ferguson, age 50, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1974, the daughter of Ronald Ferguson and Patricia Raschke, in Southfield.
Jennifer had a deep love for the outdoors, she loved camping and fishing. She also found joy in reading and was an avid fan of TV shows, with Supernatural being her favorite. Above...
David Edwards
Nov 13, 2024
David P. Edwards, age 81, of Gladwin, formerly of Reese, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1943, the son of Guy and Ivadel (Guilfoil) Edwards in Saginaw, MI. On November 25, 1965, David married the love of his life, Rosalie, and they shared many cherished years together until her passing in 2022.
David...
Dale Puttonen
Nov 7, 2024
Dale Puttonen, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born on August 4, 1949, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Arthur and Anna (Kral) Puttonen, Dale proudly served in the United States Army. After his military service, he continued to dedicate himself to fellow veterans through his work with the VFW and as a veteran representative for many...
Sibyl Lyons
Nov 4, 2024
Sibyl L. Lyons, age 69, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1955, the daughter of Guyandott Wilson and Helen Cummings, in Flint, Michigan. She married John Lyons, together they shared several years filled with love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death.
Sibyl enjoyed nature and the great outdoors. She...
Jessica Shanahan-Galley
Nov 4, 2024
Jessica Lee Shanahan-Galley, age 43, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born on February 10, 1981, in Bay City, MI, to David and Lisa (Cipolletti) Dailey. Jessica graduated from Ogemaw High School and continued her education at Mid Michigan College, where she earned her nursing degree with honors. Throughout her career, Jessica worked at a nursing facility...
George Whitney
Nov 1, 2024
George Henry Whitney III, age 75, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1949, the son of Pat and George Henry Whitney I, in Gladwin, MI. George married Barbara, the love of his life, with whom he shared many cherished years until her passing in 2018. George pursued his passion for ministry, becoming a...
Dennis Kristin
Oct 29, 2024
Dennis John Kristin, age 82, of Beaverton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1942, the son of John and Anna (Pjontak) Kristin, in Owosso, MI. Dennis was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed as a postal carrier for 26 years until his retirement.
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Lauralee Jones
Oct 28, 2024
Lauralee Jones, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1946, the daughter of Alfred and Maxine (Cole) Lennon, in Kirksville, MO. Lauralee was a hard-working employee as a business manager for her father’s office for many years. In August of 1996, she married the love of her life, Norman Jones,...
Carlene Neelis
Oct 28, 2024
Carlene Neelis, age 78, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1946, to Bill and Clella (Duckworth) Hall in Gladwin. Carlene was a dedicated worker, serving her community at the local Laundromat for 18 years and as a caregiver for 15 years. She cherished her time outdoors, particularly in her flower garden,...
Dean Thorington
Oct 28, 2024
Dean Thorington, age 64, a lifetime resident of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 12, 1959, to Orville and Lillian (Fischer) Thorington in Gladwin. Dean married Luann "Annie" (Brown) on February 28, 1986, in Gladwin, where they built a life filled with love and memories.
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