Obituaries

Jun 5, 2022

Rosa Ella Wylie, 71, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Dora (Lilly) Woodbury in Midland County. In March 1968, she married her true love George Wylie in Midland. Together they shared 54 years of marriage. Rosa enjoyed deer hunting, gardening, and spending time with...

Jun 5, 2022

Mary Zimmer, 95, of Gladwin passed away on June 5, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Mary was born on March 23, 1927 in Gross-Sichdich Fur Czechoslovakia to Johane and Johanna Kroka.

Mary was a war-bride and came to the United States on July 1, 1947 and married Roy Edward Zimmer on July 27, 1947. They...

Jun 1, 2022

Patsy Ruth “Pat” Brewer passed into the arms of Jesus on June 1, 2022, at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn with family at her side. She was born November 28, 1932, in El Dorado, Kansas, at the end of the Depression Era. She was the youngest of 9 children of Glee T. and Violet G. (Mathews)...

May 27, 2022

Robert “Bob” E. Weaver, age 86 of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on May 27, 2022. He was born in Flint, Michigan on April 29, 1936 the son of Robert and Margaret (Middleton) Weaver. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1953-55. He was employed with Buick Motor Division in Flint, retiring in...

May 27, 2022

Timothy "Tiny" Dowd, 58, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1964, the son of Aldon and Evelyn (Marshall) Dowd in Flint. He was united in marriage to Lana Shirkey on November 4, 2000. He was employed as a welder for Magline in Standish. He has lived in Gladwin since 1983, previously...

May 26, 2022

John Reed, 73, of Gladwin, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1948, the son of Robert and Helen (McGuigan) Reed in Detroit. John was united in marriage to Kathy Prokos in 1973. They have been blessed with over 48 years of marriage. He worked as a custodian...

May 26, 2022

Lloyd R. Bowen, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family and Pastor. He was born on March 19, 1935, the son of Ray and Ivalou (Rhinehart) Bowen in Detroit.  Lloyd graduated from Harrison High School in the class of 1954. On March 6, 1954, he was united in marriage...

May 20, 2022

Robert Johnson, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on August 30, 1934, the son of Glenn and Vera (Scutt) Johnson in Ashley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years of dedicated service. On December 29, 1980, he was united in marriage to...

May 16, 2022

Diane E. Grove, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1947, the daughter of Jack Mawhorter and Charlotte Allen. She was raised in Gladwin, but lived most of her life in Luther, until the last year. Diane loved cats and was famous for her wind chimes. Her house inside or...

May 9, 2022

Gene Stanton, 70, of Beaverton, MI passed away on May 9, 2022 at his home. Gene was born January 3, 1952 the son of Kenneth and Marilynn Lowe Stanton in Valparaiso, Indiana. After graduating High School Gene went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Ball State University. He then accepted a position at Bethlehem Steel and...

May 7, 2022

David A. Crawford, 39, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Homes. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

May 7, 2022

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Gloria Dale Crawford, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 92, surrounded by family in her home. Gloria was born April 7, 1930, in Detroit, MI to Ida (Bertrand) and Arnold Dale. Gloria was a true Patriot, proudly serving in the US Navy during the Korean War. Gloria went...

May 6, 2022

James Greaves Sr., 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1939, the son of Earl and Edith (Cassiday) Greaves in Flint. On April 18, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Cook at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. Jim and Pat were proud to raise their brood of...

May 3, 2022

Charles Robert Marble, 84, of Gladwin (Sugar Springs), MI passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Charles was born in Detroit, MI on December 3, 1937.  He was the son of Robert Marble and Alice (Herring) Marble and the eldest of 3 children.  He grew up and attended high school in Detroit, MI.

May 1, 2022

James Wesley Frick, 43, of West Branch, MI passed away on May 1, 2022 after a long and brave battle with cancer. James was born July 6, 1978 to Paul Phagan and Jodee Betts in Pontiac, MI. He grew up and lived the majority of his life in Gladwin County graduating from Beaverton High School in 1997. James...

May 1, 2022

Nancy Brushaber, 75, formerly of Beaverton, passed away on May 1, 2022, in Summerfield, Florida. She was born on September 14, 1946, the daughter of Orland and Ellen (Dando) Poland in Midland. On May 14, 1966, she was united in marriage to her husband Dennis Brushaber in Midland, whom she met at the Beaverton Dairy Bar.

Nancy...

Apr 30, 2022

John Barry Smith, 59, of Gladwin, MI passed away April 30, 2022 at his home. He was born November 23, 1962 the son of Gaylond and Margaret (Leitner) Smith in Pontiac, MI. He was a graduate from Beaverton High School in Beaverton, MI in 1980. In 1982 John enlisted in the United States Army. After leaving the service John...

Apr 29, 2022

Carlos Perdue Jr. of Beaverton, age 75, passed away from Parkinson's disease on April 29, 2022. Cremation has taken place. Carlos will be buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery at 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442 on June 17 @ 1:30. A Dinner will immediately follow 7 minutes away at Villagers family restaurant 1121 N. Saginaw St. Holly Michigan....

Apr 29, 2022

Giovanni "John" Orso, 88, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on January 11, 1934, the son of Rinaldo and Maria (Vergagni) Orso in Volpari, Italy. He moved to the United States and turned 21 during his trip on the boat. In 1959, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Schriber in Detroit at St....

Apr 29, 2022

Leonard Kareus, 66, of Marlette, previously from Gladwin, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born on November 13, 1955, the son of Leonard and Mary ( Codden ) Kareus in Detroit. He was employed for Local 85 in Saginaw and Local 636 in Detroit as a pipefitter until his retirement. He loved hunting, farming and the great...