Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

Guy Richard (Dick) Smith left this firing line Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home in Beaverton. He was born to Guy and Marjorie Ellen (Robinson) Smith in Bay City on May 24, 1939. He married Sharron Post on April 7, 1962. They celebrated 61 plus years of marriage. He was a founding member of the Tobacco River Muzzle...

Jun 28, 2023

Robert James Hall “Rob”, 70, of Beaverton passed away on June 28, 2023. He was born on June 2, 1953, the son of Donald and Ulra (Carey) Hall. Rob was united in marriage to Janice Lynne Pelton after being together for 10 years. He was a self-employed carpenter doing many jobs over the years. He was a great handyman...

Jun 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Donald Ray Fuller Jr. on June 26, 2023, a beloved husband and father. He was a kind and devoted family man who will be deeply missed by many.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife: Elizabeth Killian; his children: Traedon, Adaleigh and Hendrix Fuller;...

Jun 22, 2023

Cal H. Morgan, 73, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1950 the son of Frank and Mary Leone (Cuddie) Morgan in Gladwin. On January 23, 1968 he was united in marriage to Linda Paganone at the Gladwin United Methodist Church. They shared 55 wonderful years of marriage together. He...

Jun 21, 2023

Donna Georgina Wagner, 72, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023 surrounded by family. She was ready to be free and is no longer in pain. She was born on November 25, 1950 in Detroit, the daughter of George and Hazel (McIntosh) Campbell. Donna was united in marriage to the love of her life Robert Wagner on...

Jun 19, 2023

Michael “Mike” Wayne Mercer, 54, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on June 19, 2023. He was born in Gladwin on August 8, 1968 the son of Roger and Connie (Cox) Mercer. In 2018 he was united in marriage to Melinda Mercer in Wyoming. He loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family, children, and...

Jun 18, 2023

Michael Weber, 70, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

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

Jun 13, 2023

William H. Gensman, 56, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on June 13, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1967, the son of Jack and Edith (Koch) Gensman in West Branch, MI. He married Tammy Ann Bullard of Gladwin on June 22, 1996 and were married for 27 years. He worked in construction as he loved anything outside. He...

Jun 10, 2023

Clarice (Clare) Diane (Woods) Glubaskas was “famously” known as “the Jam Lady on Lakeshore”. She made the best strawberry-rhubarb jam, salsa, dilly beans, spicy okra, and so much more. Needless to say, throughout her life, she was memorable and beloved to many.

Clare (80) passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023.

Clare’s life began in...

Jun 9, 2023

Vern Corlew, 70, of Beaverton passed away on June 9, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1952, the son of Julius and Nellie (Combs) Corlew. He was united in marriage to Sheryl LaMott (Thrush). Vern was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army. Vern loved going to casino, hunting, fishing, and stripping copper.

Left to...

Jun 8, 2023

John M. Haus, 93, of Gladwin, passed away on June 8, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1929, the son of John and Anna (Mayer) Haus. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Baker and they have celebrated 56 years of marriage together. John was a veteran and served in the U.S. Navy. He loved sports especially Baseball,...

Jun 6, 2023

Terri Lynn Parsons, 64, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1958 the daughter of Larry and Bonnie (Davis) White in Saginaw, MI. Terri loved spending time with her grandsons and having girls days with her closest gals. It wasn't uncommon to see her on the back of a Harley on...

Jun 6, 2023

Scott William Eckert, 56, of Beaverton, passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1966, the son of Henry Eckert and Jane Cooper in Muskegon. Through trials and tribulation Scott had transformed his life for his family and became close to his church as well as his community. Scott was an avid explorer with so...

Jun 3, 2023

Jeanette “Jan” M. McKimmy, 87, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on June 3, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Dessa (Utley) Williams in Pontiac, MI. She was united in marriage to Ralph McKimmy on June 8, 1956. Ralph preceded her in death in 2013. She worked for various employers over the years...

Jun 2, 2023

Doyle K. Donn, age 82 of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born March 12, 1941 In Gladwin, the son of Rowland Donn and Donna (Koontz) Donn. Doyle was united in marriage to Karen Kay Longstreth. He was a truck driver in his early years at Shull Transport, later purchasing the Chappel Dam Store and...

Jun 2, 2023

Virginia Gordon, 80, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1943, the daughter of Noah and Eileen (Willford) Baning in Gladwin. She worked for Mid-Michigan Community College as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement. On July 29, 2022, she was united in marriage to Donald Gordon. Virginia was devoted to her...

Jun 2, 2023

Randy Gruno, 60, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1963 the son of Wesley and Gertrude (Woodard) Gruno in Gladwin, MI. Randy’s hobbies include hunting and fishing as well as being an amazing artist. He is survived by his children: Terra Kriewall, Nicole Henry, Renae Henning, Sarah Gruno, Randy Gruno...

Jun 1, 2023

John Weiss Jr., 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1940 in Detroit, the son of John Sr. and Lydia (Fisch) Weiss. John was united in marriage to Gloria (Thweatt) in June of 1960. Gloria processed John in death in 2007. He was a truck driver for Deverno Teamsters Union...

May 31, 2023

Darwin Stanton Baker, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born in Detroit on October 29, 1934, the son of Darwin H. and Florence M. (Martin) Baker. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean era from 1955-1958. On August 31, 1985 he was united in marriage to Judith N. Scrace...

May 31, 2023

Lois Dawn Little, 83, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1939, the daughter of Lorenzo and Leatha (Euper) Irish. She was united in marriage to George Little Sr., who proceeded her in death in 2001. Lois loved flowers and watching the birds, she would feed them and study them. She...