Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Annette Green, 16, passed away following a lingering illness on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born on February 11, 2003, the daughter of Eugene Green & Kaye Blaine in Midland. Annette was a gentle spirit who loved all animals and all wildlife. Her favorite color was blue. She loved arts & crafts. Left to cherish her memory are...

Jan 2, 2020

Dustral “Dusty” Mansfield passed away surrounded by her loved ones Thursday, January 2, 2020. Dusty was born on February 23, 1924, the daughter of Archie & Hazel (McIntosh) Fritz in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Joseph Russell in 1942 in Midland. During her lifetime spent in Gladwin Dusty was an active member...

Dec 30, 2019

Zachary R. Morgan, 26, of Gladwin, previously from Whittemore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2019. Zach was born on January 10, 1993, the son of Randall & Pennie Morgan in Saginaw. He graduated as Class President in 2011 from Whittemore Prescott High School. While in school Zach excelled at football, basketball, baseball, and track & field. After...

Dec 29, 2019

Patricia Dombrowski passed away surrounded by her loved ones Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born December 13, 1959, the daughter of Donald Poorman & Sally (Skillcorn) Poorman in Saginaw, MI. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Ed Dombrowski in 1984. Patricia was employed for D & W Packing in Gladwin. In her spare...

Dec 24, 2019

William D. Paxton, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Brittany Manor in Midland. He was born on May 18, 1938, the son of Doyle & Ruth (Nash) Paxton in Gladwin. He was employed for General Motors in Saginaw until his retirement in 1992. Left to cherish his memory are his sister: Judy (Robert) Kareus of Midland;...

Dec 22, 2019

Kolton Lee Blades, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born on September 18, 2000, the son of Robert Blades & Jodi Linton. He was a graduate of Beaverton High School and was a heavy equipment operator for Lang Land Clearing. Left to cherish Kolton’s memory are his mother & step-father: Jodi (Kirk) Linton of...

Dec 21, 2019

Leo Lucier, 69, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 19, 2019

Donald E. “Donnie” LaRose Jr., 53, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1966, the son of Donald E. Sr. & Leona J. (Fooks) LaRose in Madison Heights. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Donnie was an avid hunter, he also loved watching football and NASCAR....

Dec 15, 2019

Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 15, 2019

Patrick J. Teffner, 71 of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Health, Gladwin. He was born on November 24, 1948, the son of James & Shirley (Harrison) Teffner in Flint. On December 30, 1992, he was united in marriage to Cindy Stinson in Ohio. Patrick was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly...

Dec 15, 2019

Ruby Louise Sampson, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living V. She was born Ruby Louise Shorts on March 31, 1927 to William and Elva Shorts in Flint. She married Stanley Sampson on November 5, 1944, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina by Chaplain Woodrow Jones. He preceded her in death...

Dec 14, 2019

Corey R. Jewell, 49, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on July 31, 1970, the son of Maurice & Gail (Burnham) Jewell in Pontiac. He was employed as a meat cutter for Meijer’s in Midland. Corey was also a member of the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Posse. Left to...

Dec 14, 2019

Richard A. LaFray Jr., 41, of Beaverton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born August 25, 1978, the son of Richard Sr. & Colleen (Cicalo) LaFray in Saginaw. Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Tyler & Tony; girlfriend: Kristie Williams of Beaverton; brother: Jeremy (Yvonne) LaFray of Beaverton; niece: Nicole; nephew: Daniel; great...

Dec 12, 2019

Ruby R. Breault, 72, a lifelong resident of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. She was born on March 16, 1947, the daughter of Herbert Joseph & Helen (Molesworth) Kelley. On November 8, 1975, she was united in marriage to her husband Clare Breault in Gladwin. She was a retired school bus...

Dec 8, 2019

Eugene Bates, 73, of Beaverton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1946, the son of Ralph & Rose Bates in England. On December 27, 2002, in Gladwin, he was united in marriage to Peggy Simpson. They were blessed with 13 wonderful years of marriage when she preceded him...

Dec 7, 2019

Ronald (Ron) LeRoy Munger, 70, of Beaverton, went to his Heavenly home on December 7, 2019, at the Horizons Senior Living Center in Gladwin after a nine-year battle with Parkinson’s.

He leaves his wife of 46 years, Jean (Dopp) Munger; his daughter Candy (Kent) Brugger of Spring Arbor; son Gary (Tanya) Munger of Bay City; grandchildren Ellie,...

Dec 6, 2019

James Thern, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on June 19, 1937, in Logan, West Virginia. On January 10, 1964, he was united in marriage to Kate Sanders in Monaville, West Virginia. They were blessed with 54 wonderful years when she preceded him in death in December...

Dec 5, 2019

Bonnie Lapika, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. A full obituary will be posted when complete. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 1, 2019

Richard “Rick” Harris, 64, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born on April 21, 1955, the son of George Jr. & Mildred (Aylsworth) Harris in Flint. On April 27, 1996, he was united in marriage to Theresa Trinca. They were blessed with 23 wonderful years of marriage....

Nov 26, 2019

Rosa LaClear, 93, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1926, the daughter of Phillip & Dora Chubb in Ithaca. She was united in marriage to Hessel LaClear Sr. who preceded her in death in 1973. She was a homemaker and his lived in Gladwin for the...