Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2022

Ronald D. Nokielski, 78, of Beaverton, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on October 24, 2022. He was born the son of Stanley and Adele (Toporowski) Nokielski on November 7, 1943 in Detroit, MI. He shared 43 years with Therese Nokielski (Wehrwein). During his working years he was a roofer by trade. Some of the things...

Oct 22, 2022

Albert “Duane” Klamer, 88, of Gladwin, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at The Pines Nursing Center in Gladwin after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Flint, Michigan to parents Albert and Verna (Jungman) Klamer. Duane married his beloved wife Darlene Nash on...

Oct 18, 2022

Abraham S. Zucker, 55, of Beaverton, MI passed away at his home Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, MI. A full obituary will be posted upon completion. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home.

Oct 18, 2022

Roy E. Wilson, 58, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1964, the son of Edward and Kay (Duby) Wilson in Saginaw. On June 4, 1987, he was united in marriage to Sally Spencer. Together they shared many wonderful memories and raised 6 children. Roy loved fishing, playing card games, talking...

Oct 15, 2022

Matthew B. Williams, 62, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1960 in Clare, Mi, the son of Robert H. and Marlene A Williams. He graduated from Beaverton High School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was employed at Robinson Industries for 34 years as a...

Oct 12, 2022

Thomas R. Ficek, 50, passed away at My Michigan Medical Center Midland, MI surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Thomas was born August 27, 1972 the son of Thomas and Jacqueline (Bierschbach) Ficek in Dearborn, MI. After graduating High School Thomas went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. After leaving the...

Oct 5, 2022

Sara Ann Weston, 30, left this world to be with Jesus on October 5, 2022. The much-beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all was born on June 7th, 1992 in Saginaw, MI. Sara was raised in Hope, MI. She graduated from Meridian High School in 2010. Sara was loved by all who knew her and made friends...

Oct 4, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Goins Sr., peacefully passed Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Gladwin, MI. After a 4 year battle with cancer, he may now rest peacefully and pain free. Jeffrey was born August 10, 1950, in Letcher County, KY, to the late Howard and Pearl Goins, spending most of his youth in Detroit, MI, attending...