Obituaries

Nov 16, 2019

Mary Charlotte Moore, 78, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. She was born the daughter of Bernard and Bernadine (DeShone) Colmus in Saginaw. She was united in marriage to her true love Charles Moore in September of 1960 in Saginaw. They were blessed with 59 wonderful years of...

Nov 8, 2019

Eleanor E. Gyvis, 97, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 5, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Dolinski) Fair in Wyandotte.  She married Peter Paul Gyvis on May 25, 1940 in Allen Park.  He preceded her in death in 2011 after 71 years of marriage.  Eleanor...

Nov 4, 2019

Carl Kareus, 61, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on April 11, 1958, the son of Kenneth & Carolyn (Southwell) Kareus in Midland. He was a graduate of Dow High in Midland and later moved to Gladwin. Carl was a jack of all trades, but was a...

Nov 3, 2019

Christopher John Cornwell (57) passed away peacefully with his dear friend Tim to comfort him during his journey home on November 3rd 2019. Chris loved a good fight. Scrappy as a child, with a nickname of “Frantic Freddy”, he grew into a dignified man who encompassed patience, endurance, and generosity towards all who knew him. He lived his life...

Nov 1, 2019

James "Jim" Oldani, 73, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born the son of Frank and Louise Oldani in Detroit. He was united in marriage for 52 wonderful years to Janice (Casaceli) Oldani. Jim graduated with a Bachelor’s from Detroit Institute of Technology...

Oct 29, 2019

Donna Jean Walters, 69, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home.  She was born the daughter of Walt Jr. and Ann (Grunwell) Ostrander on June 27, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Donna was a homemaker living in Gladwin for the last 30 years, previously residing in Midland.  She married Rodney Walters on October 4,...

Oct 28, 2019

Sofia Eloff, 84, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 in Midland.  She was born on October 23, 1935 the daughter of Daniel and Lena (Lovatsis) Evanoff in Kastira, Greece.  Sofia received her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan.  She worked as a director for the Garden City Library until her retirement.  She married Dimitre “Jim”...

Oct 27, 2019

Robert F. Clifford,”Mr. Bob,” age 89, of Gladwin passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 with his family by his side. His battle with Parkinson’s came to an end after many years.   Robert was born July 27, 1930 in Detroit, one of four children to Francis and Anne (Zeppki) Clifford.

Robert worked two careers during his lifetime.  He...

Oct 23, 2019

Leo Coleman, 98, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at The Brook of Gladwin. He was born in Coleman, Michigan, on June 12, 1921, the son of Jesse & Ellen (Horden) Coleman. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, proudly serving his country during World War II. On February 11, 1944, he...

Oct 23, 2019

Terry L. Goschke, 74, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Saginaw.  He was born on March 4, 1945 the son of Laverne & Thelma (Wale) Goschke in Saginaw. Terry was a retired electrician working for General Motors Truck & Bus out of Flint.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  On...

Oct 23, 2019

Ester Marie Millerd, 95, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Medilodge of Midland after enduring a long illness. She was born on February 27, 1924 in Washington, Michigan. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, we know she will again be able to watch them from Heaven, cheering them on with Bruce by her side.

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Oct 23, 2019

Marcena “Tina” Pacquette, 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. She was born on December 9, 1936, the daughter of George & Esther Winkel in Detroit. She has lived in Gladwin since 2002, previously residing in Berkley, Detroit & Waterford. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Fellowship...

Oct 23, 2019

Carole Anne Clayton, 79, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. She was born on Septmber 2, 1940, the daughter of Ulysses & Helen (Harper) Drouillard in Windsor, Canada. On July 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to her true love Gordon Clayton in Birmingham, Michigan....

Oct 19, 2019

Christina K. Herren, 37, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly October 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 22, 1981 the daughter of Earl and Susan (Wright) Howard in Midland.  Christina was employed at East Jordan Plastics in Beaverton.  Before that, she was a Manager at Sandy’s Market in Albright Shores, where she enjoyed working with the...

Oct 17, 2019

Ivan Nicholas Kokotovich, 78, of Goodells, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He was born in Detroit December 14, 1940, son of the late Nick and Slava (Brkljacic) Kokotovich. Ivan was united in marriage to Stephanie Milosic October 9, 1965.

He proudly served his country with the United States Navy on the...

Oct 16, 2019

Geraldine "Gerry" Lyons, 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1928, the daughter of Ernest Jr. & Cecilia (Kruske) Matthews in Saginaw. On October 9, 1948, she was united in marriage to her true love Fred Lyons in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 2015. She was a homemaker...

Oct 12, 2019

Pastor Kim H. Lewis, 65, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was born on November 26, 1953, the son of Rev. Warren & Jane Lewis in Marion, Indiana. On May 31, 1975, he was united in marriage to Patricia Joy Kowalski in Jamestown, New York. Kim was always learning, having attended and graduating from Clarks...

Oct 12, 2019

Wilbur Paul, 96, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Medilodge of Midland. He was born on March 28, 1923, the son of Oscar & Theodora (Wilbur) Paul in Detroit. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during World War ll in the South Pacific Theater. At the age of...

Oct 8, 2019

Leonard (Leo) DiVenere, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. He was born on October 5, 1934, the son of Nicola & Annunziata DiVenere in Bari, Italy. At the age of 5, Leo and his family sailed across the Atlantic and settled in Detroit. On September 10, 1956, he was united...

Oct 7, 2019

Archie David Wickham Sr., 84, of Hope, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born September 10, 1935 to Archie A. and Audrey (Sharp) Wickham of Beaverton, MI. On March 6, 1954, he was united in marriage to his true love Ruth Shannon in Richfield. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2019. He was employed...