Obituaries

Feb 13, 2020

Michael Dargie, 73, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born On June 21, 1946, the son of Arthur & Olive Dargie in Jackson. Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam Era. He was a skilled carpenter for several employers, but he...

Feb 11, 2020

Audrey R. Matynowski, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. A full obituary will be posted when complete. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Inurnment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Feb 6, 2020

Nancy Stankowski, 81, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was born on April 11, 1938, the daughter of John & Alma (Hilliard) Thomas in Manistee. On August 2, 1958, she was united in marriage to her true love Leonard Stankowski in Manistee. She was employed for many years at...

Feb 4, 2020

Samuel Buckman III, 55, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Mid Michigan Medcial Center, Gladwin. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangments are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Jan 31, 2020

Randall A. Willford, 53, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1966, the son of John & Linda (Decator) Willford in Gladwin. On August 2, 1986, he was united in marriage to Barbara Smelser in Gladwin. He was a former owner/ operator of Northern I.B.A. of Gladwin and most recently...

Jan 25, 2020

Lawrence C. Botsford Sr., 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 16, 1945, the son of Mortimer & Adele (Stacharski) Botsford in Detroit. He was united in marriage to Patricia Murney on October 12, 2002, in Gladwin. He was employed for 37 years...

Jan 23, 2020

David Waltz, 65, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1954, the son of Robert & Phyllis (Cole) Waltz in Garden City. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Dave worked as a Dental Lab Tech for many years. His work was truly his...

Jan 22, 2020

Dale Foster Jr., 38, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born on September 17, 1981, the son of Dale Sr. & Cammie (Howard) Foster in West Branch. On September 1, 2012, he was united in marriage to Sarah Grimes in Tawas. Dale was a big family man that always made sure they...

Jan 19, 2020

Herbert E. Steenbergh Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was born on May 31, 1944, the son of Adrian Sr. & Doris (Howell) Steenbergh in Detroit. He was employed with Detroit Terminal until his retirement. He has lived in Gladwin for the past 7 years previously residing in Rose City. Herbert was a member of...

Jan 19, 2020

Stewart E. "Gene" Selby, 90, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the Horizon Senior Living VI. He was born on February 19, 1929, in Port Huron to Albert & Rose Selby. He married Margaret Ann Elsner on October 17, 1953, in Port Huron. Mr. Selby served in the United States Army in the Second Armored...

Jan 18, 2020

Robert A. Scott Sr., 76, of Gladwin, formerly of Pontiac, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born on February 28, 1943, the son of Thomas Scott & Helyn (Evon) Bradish. He was united in marriage on May 12, 1962, to Kim Fink. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and...

Jan 16, 2020

Randall F. Barnes, 53, of Coleman, went home to the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Randall was born on June 26, 1966, to Forrest and Bessie (Napier) Barnes in Alma. Randall grew up in St. Louis, MI and graduated from St. Louis High School and attended some college. Randall was a veteran of the United States Army...

Jan 15, 2020

Barbara Crosby, 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on August 7, 1933, the daughter of Edward & Gertrude Steinhauer in Wyandotte. Barb was employed as a secretary for many years. After retirement, Barb moved from Wyandotte to Gladwin settling in Sugar Springs. She was united in...

Jan 13, 2020

Ruth Nadine Bullock, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on January 8, 1930, in Fenton the daughter of Jacob & Theressa (Warden) Matson. She was united in marriage to her true love Gerald E. Bullock. He preceded her in death. Ruth was a homemaker and...

Jan 10, 2020

Ruth Ann Linton, 77, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1942, the daughter of Francis & Donna (Carbeno) Adamets in Gladwin. She was united in marriage on February 2, 1961, to the love of her life Norman Linton in Bridgeport. They cherished 58...

Jan 10, 2020

Angilena M. (Eastman) Babinec, 45, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1974, the daughter of Douglas & Berneda (Lambert) Eastman in Midland. She was united in marriage to her true love Daniel Babinec on December 30, 2006 in Midland. Angilena has lived in Gladwin for the past 2 years, previously...

Jan 9, 2020

Jerry W. Stellard, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1935, the son of William & Evelyn (Curtis) Stellard in Grand Rapids. Jerry was employed as a Tool & Die Maker for B & K in Bridgeport until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Joy...

Jan 7, 2020

Armand Croteau Jr., 73, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Autumn Wood Residential Healthcare Facility. He was born on March 28, 1946, the son of Armand Sr. & Betty Croteau in Warren. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich...

Jan 7, 2020

Elizabeth “Bette” Antle, 97, passed away on January 7, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1922, in Detroit.

Elizabeth was employed by the Saginaw Board of Education and Hospice of Saginaw as a health provider for many years before moving to Gladwin (Sugar Springs).

She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Gladwin...

Jan 4, 2020

Kenneth Marcum Sr., 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on August 21, 1932, the son of Stanley and Bertha (Williams) Marcum in Springfield, OH. He was united in marriage to his true love Mary Gould on May 25, 1990 in Toledo, OH. Kenneth was a retired...