Obituaries

Dec 8, 2022

Charlene Harder, 79, of Gladwin, MI passed away at Woodland Hospice in Mount Pleasant, MI on December 8, 2022. She was born September 8, 1943 in Beaverton, MI the daughter of Charles and Etta (Richards) Harder. Charlene was a woman of many talents who worked in many different careers over the course of her time. One of her favorites...

Dec 6, 2022

Dan Merrill Jr., 78, of Gladwin, MI passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born February 27, 1944 the son of Dan Sr. and Inez (Howard) Merrill in Flint, MI. On January 19, 2003 Dan was united in marriage to Kathleen Largent. Dan spent many years out in Las Vegas, NV as a...

Dec 4, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Truelove, 67, of Gladwin, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on December 4, 2022. He was born October 6, 1955 the son of Jack and Elizabeth (Roberts) Truelove in Detroit, MI. Charlie spent his working years as a jack of all trades working with tires, becoming an extremely talented welder and working...

Dec 4, 2022

Frank Tolksdorf, 92, of Beaverton, MI passed away on December 4th, 2022 at Stratford Pines, Midland. He was born on May 24, 1930, the son of Franz and Elisabeth Tolksdorf in Werl, Germany. On October 1, 1955, he was united in marriage to Helga Krohnke in Detroit. She preceded him in death in 2020. He retired as a Dental...

Dec 4, 2022

JoAnne Borchardt-Hunt, 86, of Beaverton, MI passed away at her home December 4, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 30, 1936 in Bay City, MI. She was united in marriage to Paul Hunt in 1985 in Bay City, MI. JoAnne spent her working years as a punch press operator for Graphic Metals for 35 years...

Dec 3, 2022

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Gary Lewis Dull, Husband, Brother, Father of 3, Grandfather of 4, passed away at his parent's home in Butner, North Carolina at the age of 66.  Gary was preceded in death by his brother Barry. He is survived by his parents Lewis and Maryann (Ross) Dull, Sister Debbie (Thomas) Jones, His wife Nancy (Muma),...

Dec 3, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Hudson, of Beaverton, passed away on December 3, 2022 at the Midland Hospital. Ken was born in January 20, 1952 to Francis and Jane Hudson in Genesee. Ken and his family moved to Gladwin in 1968. He attended Gladwin High School for his junior and senior years. Ken graduated with the G.H.S. Class of 1970. After graduating,...

Dec 3, 2022

On December 3, 2022, God sent his angles to escort Bonnetta Kay Downing home.  Bonnie, as she was known to family and friends, was born on December 30, 1936, to Myrl (Carlton) and Mildred (Harrison) Zimmerman from Gratiot County, Michigan.

On June 15,1955, Bonnie married her soul mate, her love, Richard (Dick) Downing, and they resided in...

Dec 1, 2022

Frankie L. Russell, 57, of Gladwin, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born July 12, 1965 the daughter of Raymond Russell Sr. and Rita (Graves) Hickey in Pontiac, MI. Frankie was a loving mom who stayed at home to raise and take care of all of her children. She...

Dec 1, 2022

Belva Bergman Govitz passed away on December 2 nd , 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan. Her parents were Dennis and Violet Murphy of Edenville, MI where she was born April 14, 1929.

Belva graduated from Beaverton High School in 1947. In July of 1947, Belva married David Bergman in Edenville. Her two sons, James and Peter were born...

Nov 29, 2022

Sarah Goemaere, 45, of Gladwin, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Sarah was born August 2, 1977 in Escanaba, MI the daughter of Warren and Mariette (Bidwell) Goemaere. Sarah and her loving partner had one son: Gabe and he is the apple of her eye. She would often accompany him...

Nov 29, 2022

Scott Kinne, 67, of Beaverton, MI passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born July 24, 1955 the son of Wayne C. and Donnabelle (Winn) Kinne in Gladwin, MI. After graduation from high school Scott found his calling in grouse dog training. He was one the best grouse dog trainers in the area...

Nov 25, 2022

Luella J. Broka, 95, of Beaverton, Michigan, left this earth to be with her Lord on Friday November 25, 2022. Luella was born November 27, 1926, in Hope, Michigan to Daniel and Anna (Ashbrook) Broka the ninth of eleven children. She was raised on various farms in Gladwin County.

Before her retirement, Luella worked as...

Nov 19, 2022

Marie Hassett, 85, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2022. Marie was an avid reader, she enjoyed crocheting and bowling. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Dave) Northrup, Brent (Jill) Mickler, Tim (Mary) Mickler, Paul Hassett and Randy (Sylvia) Hassett, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, one sister: Mary Starr; and many nieces and...

Nov 17, 2022

Arthur F. Wells, 68, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born the son of Corky and JoAnn (Ryan) Wells. Art lived a simple life. He kept himself entertained and enjoyed the little things. When he was younger he enjoyed working on cars. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved fishing.

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Nov 10, 2022

Christopher S. McCall 53, of Saginaw, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born on Febraury 28, 1969, the son of Johnny Ray McCall and Elizabeth Snover in Midland. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Chris was an avid collector of World War I and World War II memorabilia. He has worked for...

Nov 8, 2022

George Wylie, 76, of Gladwin, MI passed away at Covenant Health Care, Saginaw, MI on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born June 30, 1946 the son of George and Grace (Hoag) Wylie in Detroit, MI. After graduating from High School George enlisted into the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War for three years. In March...

Oct 31, 2022

Phyllis M. Beall, 93, of Beaverton, passed away Monday, October 31 , 2022.  Phyllis was born to William and Emma Jehsnen on July 27 th , 1929. On November 26 th , 1951 she married Donald M. Beall, Sr. of Beaverton, Michigan and were married 49 years and raised two children together, Linda and Don Jr.

Phyllis...

Oct 29, 2022

Bruce Brown, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on March 3, 1955, the son of Arthur and Joann (Reed) Brown in Cass City. He was united in marriage to Sharon (Kloska) Brown on May 17, 1986. Bruce worked in heating and air conditioning before starting Bruce Brown Well...

Oct 25, 2022

Donald W. Hillier, 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on June 10, 1939, the son of Wilbur and Josephine (Mather) Hillier in Clare. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. On December 15, 2000, he was united in marriage to Joanne (Epple) Hillier...