Obituaries

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...

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...