Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Eugene Fritcher
Apr 22, 2017
Eugene Sherman Fritcher, 88, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, following a brief illness. Eugene was a very kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather with a strong family value. He was born in Houghton Lake, Michigan on September 2, 1928. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and also served in...
Gerald T. Dailey
Apr 20, 2017
Gerald T. Dailey, 62 of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in Troy, Michigan on January 1, 1955 the son of Edward & Florence (Brinkey) Dailey. On July 3, 2004 he married Kim Speer in Gladwin. He was employed with Consumers Energy as a...
Eiva L. Page
Apr 19, 2017
Eiva L. Page passed away peacefully and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2017 at 106 years of age. Eagerly awaiting her arrival were her parents, Otis and Lettie Midkiff, husband Maxwell Page, son James Page and son in-law George Smith. Eiva was born in Meigs County, Ohio on February 24 th , 1911,...
Arlene R. Fromer
Apr 18, 2017
Arlene Ruth Fromer, 84, of Essexville, Michigan passed away at Bay City Comfort Care surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born in Gladwin, Michigan on September 20, 1932 the daughter of Ralph & Adeline (Codling) Kern. She was a homemaker, previously residing in Gladwin County and she was a member of the Beaverton Baptist...
Randy M. Dlugopolski
Apr 15, 2017
Randy M. Dlugopolski, 62, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25, 1954 the son of Joseph “Joe” & June (Brown) Dlugopolski. On July 25, 2003 he was married to Carol Eaker in Gladwin. He had lived in Gladwin County for most of his adult life and...
Torrey L. David
Apr 15, 2017
Torrey L. David, 48, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born on August 2, 1968, the son of Raymond & Marilyn (Cameron) David in Gladwin, Michigan. On February 25, 1995, he was united in marriage to Toni Salciccioli in Las Vegas, Nevada. Torrey was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United...
Norman E. Hall
Apr 13, 2017
Norman Eugene Hall, 86, of Gladwin, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 9, 1930 the son of Ira & Velma (Morgan) Hall. He was a veteran of the United States Army and he retired from Pontiac Motors Division, where he was known as...
Pat M. Dillon
Apr 12, 2017
Patrick Michael Dillon, 69, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on April 12, 2017 at his home after a 3 year battle with melanoma. Pat was born on March 8, 1948, to the late Joseph Dillon & Shirley (Leroux) Dillon in Monroe, Michigan. He attended St. Michaels Grade School and High School in Monroe, Michigan. He graduated in 1966 from...
Joyce Little
Apr 12, 2017
Joyce Marie Little, 85, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was born in Houghton, Michigan on May 22, 1931 the daughter of Clarence & Harriet (Pavo) Wagner. On January 6, 1948 she was united in marriage to her true love, Mark Little in Detroit, Michigan. She had lived in Gladwin County since 1948, previously...
Merlin L. Wooley
Apr 8, 2017
Merlin L. Wooley, 79, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was born on February 1, 1938, the son of Steve & Vera (Patrick) Wooley in Beaverton. On October 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Rose Steele in Beaverton. He has lived in Gladwin County his entire life and he...
Eunice Randle
Apr 7, 2017
Eunice Jane Randle left this world for the next on April 7, 2017, after a short illness. She was born on November 8, 1922, to Ralph & Margaret Crowl. She was a life-long resident of Gladwin County. After graduation from Beaverton High School she attended nurses training at Saginaw St. Mary’s. She met and married the love of her...
Harold Alburg
Apr 7, 2017
Harold James Alburg, 83, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan, on Friday, April 7, 2017. He was born on February 18, 1934, the son of Carl & Helena (Lonsway) Alburg in Saginaw, Michigan. On April 30, 1957, he was united in marriage to Shirley (Conklin) in St. Charles, Michigan. She preceded him in death...
Edward M. Lakian
Apr 6, 2017
Edward M. Lakian, age 86, April 6, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Bernice, devoted father of deceased daughter Susan; sons Craig, Mark, Darren and daughter Lisa. Blessed with 6 grandchildren. Deceased brother, Albert Cholakian and uncle to Cheryl, Michael and Albert. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, April 23, 2017, 2:00 P.M. at Orchard Lake Community Church,...
Bena L. Bodnar
Apr 3, 2017
BenA. L. “Benny” Bodnar, 74, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his son’s home in West Branch, Michigan on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was born in Warren, Michigan on May 13, 1942 the son of Robert & Erma (Kobel) Bodnar. He was raised in Gladwin and he was a Welder, Rancher and Mechanic by trade. He loved the...
Gloria L. House
Mar 27, 2017
Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com
Jerome W. Illig
Mar 26, 2017
Jerome W. Illig, 92, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home in Gladwin on Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born in West Branch, Michigan on September 19, 1924 the son of William & Rosetta (Walters) Illig. On January 18, 1947 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Florence Craft in...
Victor F. Cripps
Mar 25, 2017
Victor Fern Cripps, 91, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born in Flint, Michigan on February 12, 1026 the son of Fern & Adelia (Soldan) Cripps. He was a veteran of the United States Army proudly serving his country during World War II. In February of 1944 he was...
Martin "Marty" Bills
Mar 23, 2017
Martin “Marty” Jay Bills, 37, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born in West Branch, Michigan on September 7, 1979 the son of John & Rita (Netmop) Bills. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and enjoyed bowling and his PlayStation games. His memory will be cherished by...
Barbara E. Hamilton
Mar 20, 2017
Barbara Ella Hamilton, 77 of Beaverton, Michigan passed away in Midland, Michigan on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born in Beaverton on September 4, 1939 the daughter of Floyd & Wilma (Henry) Smith. On November 1, 1974 she was united in marriage to Frank Hamilton in Midland, and she spent most of her life living in Gladwin County....
Ivan K. Grant
Mar 20, 2017
Ivan K. Grant, 73, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away in Clare, Michigan on Monday, March 20, 2017. He was born on June 1, 1943 the son of Jacob & Marie (Wagner) Grant. He was employed by Dow Corning in Midland, Michigan, before owning & operating Grant’s Jewelry in Beaverton, Michigan. He has lived in Gladwin County his entire life....
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