Obituaries

Feb 14, 2019

Dalene L. Meddaugh, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, formerly of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 29, 1967, the daughter of Bill McCarrick & Judith Johnson. Dalene graduated from Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools. She has lived in Ocean Springs, Mississippi for the past couple years where she was a...

Feb 6, 2019

Charles L. Goodboo, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on February 6, 2019.  He was born November 18, 1941 to Raymond and Leah (Hill) Goodboo in Saginaw, Michigan.  He has lived in Gladwin County the last 41 years previously living in Texas.  Charles married Ida Mae (VanTiem) April 22, 1977 in Gladwin. He was employed as ...

Feb 4, 2019

Dennis M. Phillips, 67, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Monday February 4, 2019 in Midland, Michigan.  He was born on December 15, 1951, to Charles and Virginia (Hancock) Phillips in Midland, Michigan. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era. Dennis retired from Saginaw Steering Gear where he...

Feb 4, 2019

Darlene L. Conner, 82, a lifetime resident of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones, Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born in Gladwin on September 26, 1936, the daughter of Mervin & Lela (Parker) Grove. On December 9, 1952, she was united in marriage to her true love Dean Conner in Gladwin. He preceded...

Feb 3, 2019

"You are Special Today"

Tom would like you to know his work here on earth is done. He received the call of a lifetime and an offer you can't refuse. As a bonus he will be having a reunion with his parents, Joseph and Rose Bieganek along with 10 of his siblings. There will also be many...

Jan 31, 2019

Kathleen (Kathy) Rose LaPorte, 63, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at her home on January 31, 2019.  She was born on February 13, 1955 to Bud F.E. and Donna (Millstead) Watrous in Saginaw, Michigan. Kathleen was a Registered Medical Assistant working for River Ridge Trauma Home in Freeland, Michigan.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband: Steve Coeur...

Jan 22, 2019

Kim M. Dailey, 62, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 11, 1956 the daughter of William and Rosemary (Hein) Speer. She moved to Gladwin County where she resided for the past 40 years. It is there she met the love of her life...

Jan 19, 2019

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

Jan 19, 2019

Larry L. Mielke, 73, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1945, the son of Oswald & Irene (Conner) Mielke in Gladwin, Michigan. On July 3, 1965, he was united in marriage to Nancy Swanstra in Clare, Michigan. He retired in 2000 after...

Jan 16, 2019

Diana E. Nichols, 63, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 14, 1955 the daughter of Donald & Shirley (Reynolds) Baden. She married Armon W. Nichols in Georgia in 2009. Diana had lived in Gladwin County for the last 10...

Jan 15, 2019

Gail Marie Gorski, 74, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on April 9, 1944 the daughter of Elmer & Theresa (Kerblewski) Yates. On March 27, 1965 she was united in marriage to John Gorski in Bay City, Michigan. She...

Jan 14, 2019

Richard T. Nokielski, 70, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 25, 1948 the son of Stanley & Adele (Toporowski) Nokielski. He enjoyed camping, fishing and going to casinos, but his passion was bowling. He bowled in many leagues throughout Beaverton. He...

Jan 1, 2019

Susan J. Garner, 67, of Clare, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 29, 1951 the daughter of Bernard & Mary (Skiba) Maruszewski. She was employed with the University of Michigan until her retirement. She had lived in Clare County for the...

Dec 31, 2018

Thomas L. Palmiter, 80, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1938 the son of Lester & Eunice (Neate) Palmiter. Thomas was proud to represent his country and he fulfilled his duty with the Michigan National Guard. On February 15, 1958 he was united...

Dec 29, 2018

Joseph M. Cook, 63, of Williamston, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 29, 1955 the son of Leonard & Gordene (Wheeler) Cook. In October of 1984, he married Heidi Strnad in East Lansing, Michigan. They shared 14 years and two children together before she predeceased him in 1998. An...

Dec 28, 2018

David K. Johnston Jr., 72, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was born in Spring Lake, Michigan on December 4, 1946 the son of David K. Sr. & Marion (Johnson) Johnston. He graduated from Spring Lake High School in the class of 1965. On January 10,...

Dec 28, 2018

Kate Thern, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born on March 6, 1936, the daughter of Ray & Jane Sanders in Virginia. She was united in marriage to James Thern on January 10, 1964 in Monaville, West Virginia. She was employed for General Motors in Warren as an assembly...

Dec 27, 2018

Rose M. Rogel 63, of Hope, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 27, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1955, the daughter of Woodrow Ball & Leah Haas (Nusz) in Saginaw Michigan. She was united in marriage to Ronald Rogel in 1972. Rose has lived in Hope Michigan for the last 15 years enjoying many...

Dec 26, 2018

Robert “Bob” Dings, 68, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Mid-Michigan, Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born on July 10, 1950, the son of Theodore & Ellen (Theuer) Dings in Detroit, Michigan. He married Margaret Shears in Pontiac, Michigan. They were married 42 wonderful years. He was employed as a tool & die maker...

Dec 26, 2018

Catherine M. (Partaka) Zmich, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home with her loved ones at her side on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 16, 1937 the daughter of Alvin & Mildred (McAllister) Wright. She first married Leonard J. Partaka on January 4, 1955. He predeceased her September 5, 1972....