Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Elizabeth Looker
Aug 26, 2025
Elizabeth Jean Looker, age 72, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1952, the daughter of James and Elaine (White) Mather, in Gladwin. On July 15, 1972, Liz married the love of her life, Martin Looker. Together they shared 53 years filled with love and cherished memories. She was employed as a...
Cheryl Smith
Aug 24, 2025
Cheryl Bigelow Smith, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 3, 1944.
Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time. She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral...
James Tolly
Aug 23, 2025
James William Tolly, age 97, of Beaverton and Big Rapids, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025. James suffered two major strokes in early January 2023, had multiple additional smaller strokes since then, and spent his remaining days in the hospital, a few weeks in a skilled nursing rehab facility, and the remaining two...
David Longstreth
Aug 22, 2025
David Lee Longstreth, 76, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22nd, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on September 3rd, 1948, Dave was the youngest of eight children. To all who knew him, he was truly one of a kind, always ready with a witty one-liner. He was a man who found joy being with others and lending a...
Byron "Barney" Rambo
Aug 21, 2025
Byron “Barney” Phil Rambo, age 87, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1938, the son of JM and Ruth (Patton) Rambo, in Royal Oak, MI. On March 8, 1991, Byron married Patricia Dugan Wasik. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories.
He was a proud veteran of the...
Flossie Augustine
Aug 17, 2025
Flossie B. Augustine, age 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1948, the daughter of George and Bertha (Mansfield) Good in Roscommon. She married the love of her life, Richard Augustine. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her in death.
Flossie was a simple lady,...
Gaylond Smith
Aug 17, 2025
Gaylond R. Smith, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Thelma (Schnaidt) Smith, in Pontiac. On October 4, 1968, he married the love of his life, Marsha Brieden, and together they shared 56 years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Gaylond was a...
Kenneth Lambert
Aug 13, 2025
Kenneth Harold Lambert, age 74, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1951, the son of Harold and Grace (Pierson) Lambert, in Pontiac, MI. On November 23, 1998, he married the love of his life, Betty Lou Trumble. Together, they shared many years filled with love and cherished memories until she preceded...
Randy Grimes
Aug 13, 2025
Randy David Grimes, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away August 13, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on November 20, 1956, the son of Frank and Kathleen (Ross) Grimes. Randy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country with pride.
Married for forty years, Randy and his beloved wife, Lee, built their life on...
Larry Clark
Aug 13, 2025
Larry S. Clark, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 13, 2025. Born on July 15, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, Larry lived a life devoted to service, hard work, and love for his family. Larry married the love of his life, Susan Nelson, and together they shared 50 years filled with...
Robert Bellon III
Aug 10, 2025
Robert Bellon III, age 35, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Rob drifted into the world at 12:03 on September 1, 1989 in West Branch, MI. He left way too soon. Anyone that knew him say how big of a heart he had. He will missed by many more people than he will ever know. He had...
David Heinz
Aug 9, 2025
David D. Heinz, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1956, the son of Harvey and Marjorie (Pauquette) Heinz. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country for 8 years, receiving a humanitarian award and distinguished as an expert marksman. Following his service, David worked...
Frederick McCormick
Aug 9, 2025
Frederick Michael McCormick “Mike”, age 95, passed away on August 9, 2025 just two days shy of 96 years old. He was born in Saginaw, MI, on August 11, 1929 and was raised on a farm by his parents, John and Ada McCormick in Albee Township.
Mike met the love of his life, Lorna Joann (Hoppe) and they were married in...
Anthony Hager
Aug 6, 2025
Anthony Hager, age 47, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1978, in Clare. Anthony worked as a cook at Pepper Mill for many years. He had a deep love for the outdoors, often spending his free time fishing, metal detecting, and trail riding.
He came into this world in the middle of...
Sandra DeVenny
Aug 6, 2025
Sandra DeVenny, age 81, of Gladwin, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1944, the daughter of James and Rosie (Sites) Pleasants, in Gladwin. On August 1, 1964, Sandra married the love of her life, Richard DeVenny. Together they shared many years of love and cherished memories until he preceded her...
Paul Mark
Aug 5, 2025
Paul Martin Mark, age 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1957, the son of Richard and Beverly (Pomeroy) Mark, in Macomb County, MI. Paul was a dedicated employee, working as a Car Sales Manager for many years.
Paul loved off-roading in his side-by-side and boating. He had a generous soul and...
William Muma
Aug 5, 2025
William “Bill” Muma, age 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1949, the son of Harold and Betty (Fiser) Muma, in Roscommon County. On March 11, 1972, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Strump. Together they shared 53 years filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Bill was a...
Delbert Peters
Aug 4, 2025
Delbert L. Peters, age 76, of Beaverton, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1949, the son of Marion and Ruth (Nott) Peters, in Niles, MI. On August 9, 1971, Delbert married the love of his life, Georgia Young. Together, they shared many years of love and cherished memories until she preceded him in...
Robert Atwater
Aug 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Arthur Atwater, age 88 passed away with his girls by his side on August 1st, 2025. Bob was born on May 20, 1937 to Cyrus B. and Irene B. Atwater of Bay City, Michigan. On August 25, 1956, Bob married the love of his life, Wanda Marie Parker, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. She predeceased him....
Geraldine Carper
Jul 29, 2025
Geraldine Carper, age 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1937, the daughter of Delmar and Mary (Near) Yeager, in Gladwin. Geraldine married the love of her life, James Carper. Together, they shared over 60 years of love and cherished memories up until his passing. She had an infectious laugh that...
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