Obituaries

Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI

Wanda Marie Atwater

Wanda Marie Atwater

Aug 4, 2017

Wanda Marie (Parker) Atwater, age 80, of Beaverton passed away with family by her side, on Friday, August 4, 2017. She was born June 14, 1937 to Bessie and Al Parker of Midland, Michigan. On August 25, 1956, Wanda married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Atwater of Bay City, who survives her. She is also survived by...

Lisa M. Maize

Lisa M. Maize

Aug 3, 2017

Lisa M. Maize, 53, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly in Midland, Michigan on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on December 10, 1963 the daughter of John & Linda (Dennish) Flynn. On July 21, 2010 she was united in marriage to Donald Maize in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had only lived in Gladwin...

Roger D. Bishop

Roger D. Bishop

Aug 1, 2017

Roger “Papa” D. Bishop, 73, of Beaverton, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gladwin on August 3, 1943 the son of Lester & Violet (Wirt) Bishop. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. On June 13, 1964 he was...

Jack L. Hassett

Jack L. Hassett

Jul 31, 2017

Jack Hassett of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Beaverton Baptist Church, Beaverton, MIchigan. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Luella A. Kindle

Luella A. Kindle

Jul 27, 2017

Luella A. Kindle, 90, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born on June 19, 1927, the daughter of George & Nellie (Killian) Russell in Flint, Michigan. On March 18, 1969, she was united in marriage to Loyd “Bud” Kindle.  He predeceased her in 2016. She was a homemaker and resided in Gladwin County...

Rev. Norman E. Betke

Rev. Norman E. Betke

Jul 27, 2017

Reverend Norman Emil Betke, 83, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 30, 1934 the son of Edward & Marie “Mary” (Kutzke) Betke. On May 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Doris Doloris Dommer in Colusa, California. They celebrated 58 wonderful years together before she predeceased...

Leo W. Martonosi Jr.

Leo W. Martonosi Jr.

Jul 26, 2017

Leo W. Martonosi Jr., 94, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. He was born on May 29, 1923, the son of Leo & Anna (Charieta) Martonosi in Gladwin, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during World War II. He served in...

Barbara G. Mccray

Barbara G. Mccray

Jul 25, 2017

Barbara G. McCray, 80, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born in Watford, Canada on December 1, 1936 the daughter of Albert & Leona (Harper) Nelson. She had lived in Michigan for most of her life, living in Gladwin for 5 years, previously residing in Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida. She was employed with...

Mark D. Spencer

Mark D. Spencer

Jul 24, 2017

Mark D. Spencer, 52, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born in Gladwin on December 5, 1964 the son of David & Anna (McBurney) Spencer. Mark had lived in Gladwin County only for the last 1 ½ years, previously residing in San Francisco, California. His memory will be forever cherished...

Larkin Ervin

Larkin Ervin

Jul 21, 2017

Larkin L. Ervin, 72, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born on February 16, 1945, the son of John R. & Ada (Hoskins) Ervin in Balkan, Kentucky. On June 20, 1970, he was united in marriage to Cathy Chesney in Pontiac, Michigan. He was employed by Tower Automotive in Elkton,...

Frank Lee Slabic

Frank Lee Slabic

Jul 20, 2017

Frank Lee Slabic, 83, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away in Midland, Michigan on Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born in Gladwin on October 13, 1933, the son of Louis & Ina (Boyer) Slabic. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Frank was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spoiling...

Arthur J. Perkins

Arthur J. Perkins

Jul 18, 2017

Arthur Joseph Perkins Jr., 81, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1936 the son of Arthur Sr. & Margaret (Jones) Perkins. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. On October 17, 1959 he was united in marriage to the love of...

Geraldine "Jerri" Reaume

Geraldine "Jerri" Reaume

Jul 13, 2017

Geraldine “Jerri” Reaume, 74, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born on November 15, 1942, the daughter of Alfred & Dorothy (Wakefield) Jones in Detroit. On February 26, 1961, she was united in marriage to Gil Reaume in Detroit. Jerri owned & operated Delena’s Family Restaurant in Beaverton and Robin’s Family Restaurant in...

Adolph Presidio

Adolph Presidio

Jul 9, 2017

Adolph Presidio, age 98, former Beaverton Mayor and Gladwin County Commissioner died Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dominic and Ernestina Presidio; wife: Virginie; daughter: Anne; and his sister: Mary. He is survived by his daughter: Linda (Anthony) Cabose; grandchildren: Gregory (Rachel) Cabose; Carol (Joseph) David; Sloan (Amy) Presidio and great grandchildren: Josie,...

Ernest E. Brown

Ernest E. Brown

Jul 4, 2017

Ernest E. Brown, 90, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away in Clare, Michigan on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was born in Lakefield Twp. Michigan on March 11, 1927 the son of Elmer & Gladys (Hodges) Brown. On December 31, 1949 he was united in marriage to Berenice Bolton in Pleasant Lake, Indiana. They shared 54 wonderful years together before...

Evelyn "Eva" Hund

Evelyn "Eva" Hund

Jul 1, 2017

Evelyn I. “Eva” Hund, 99, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at Medilodge in Midland, Michigan, on Saturday, July 1, 2017. She was born on May 24, 1918, the daughter of Arthur David & Mina (Hooper) Metcalf in Beaverton. On August 3, 1939, she was united in marriage to Elwood Hund in Beaverton. He predeceased her in 2003. She was...

Frank "Lynn" Rau

Frank "Lynn" Rau

Jun 27, 2017

Frank “Lynn” Rau, 81, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn Michigan. He was born in Gladwin on August 24, 1935 the son of George & Lela (Quelet) Rau. On February 14, 1992 he married Linda Hall in Gladwin. He proudly served his country and retired from the...

Kenneth L. Campbell

Kenneth L. Campbell

Jun 27, 2017

Kenneth L. Campbell, 85, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Gladwin on October 13, 1931 the son of Frank & Bennena (Root) Campbell. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict. On March 22, 1952 he was united in marriage to Joyce...

Raymond R. Roulo

Raymond R. Roulo

Jun 26, 2017

Raymond “Ray” Richard Roulo, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. He was born in Detroit on October 29, 1939 the son of Fred & Helen (Fild) Roulo. On November 4, 2000 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Vicky Hoffman in Gladwin. Ray...

Donald H. Wilber

Donald H. Wilber

Jun 19, 2017

Donald Henry Wilber, 84, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away in Midland, Michigan on Monday, June 19, 2017. He was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on May 20, 1933 the son of Leon & Mildred (Sauder) Wilber. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict. On March 8, 1996 he married Margaret...