Obituaries

Aug 20, 2022

John A. Blossey, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1956, the son of George and Faye (Bennett) Blossey in Bay City. On December 8, 1976, he was united in marriage to Patricia Helton in Waterford. John worked in construction for several years and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. John's...

Aug 18, 2022

James "Buddy" King, 58, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1964, the son of James Earl King Sr. and Helen (Hayes) King. James served his country in the United States Army. He was a loving father, grandfather and spouse. He enjoyed golfing with good friends and spending time around the...

Aug 14, 2022

Cleta Summers, 87, of Beaverton, MI passed away at her home Sunday, August 14, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 23, 1934, the only child of Aubry and Aleene (Smith) Barbour in Poplar Bluff, MO. Cletas family moved a lot when she was younger and she attended schools in Pitcher, OK, Pittsburgh and Long Beach,...

Aug 10, 2022

Peggy A. Mast, 61, of Gladwin, MI passed away at her home Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born February 28, 1961 the daughter of Harold “Dean” and Patricia (Letts) Mast in Germany. Peggy was an avid crime show enthusiast and also enjoyed the world of science fiction in ghost hunting shows as well. She was the proud mother...

Aug 8, 2022

Marjorie “Susie” Ellen Zuellig, 83, of Beaverton, MI passed away at the Charter Senior Living Center in Bay City, MI on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born July 9, 1939 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Willis and Marjorie (Bell) Naylor. On December 13, 1958 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Edward Zuellig. Susie...

Aug 4, 2022

On the morning of August 4, Carolyn Newman of Beaverton passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at Horizons, in Gladwin, MI.  Carolyn was born to the late Harley and Ruth (Hanner) Coats on January 18 th , 1942.  She was a beautician for many years and was married to the love of her life, Larry (Lar) for...

Aug 2, 2022

Mary VanDyke, 90 of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Private graveside services will be held at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, MI. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Aug 2, 2022

Koty Harrington, 27, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born June 2, 1995 the son of Fredrick and Sheila (Denno) Harrington in Detroit, MI. He worked in construction and lived in Gladwin County for most of his life. Koty liked to play video games, spend time down by the river at the family...

Aug 2, 2022

Luella (Staley) Finney, 91, of Beaverton, MI passed away at Woodland Hospice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born on November 2, 1930 the daughter of Arthur and Emma Staley. She married Lawrence Finney on December 22, 1950 in Angola, IN. Luella loved to travel and make use of her motorhome. She was a 4H leader and loved...

Jul 30, 2022

JoAnn (Yager) Brown, 86, of Beaverton, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born March 31, 1936 the daughter of Clare and Margarette (Burr) Yager in Beaverton, MI. She was married to Leroy Brown on August 9, 1964 in Beaverton, MI. JoAnn worked her entire life and held many...

Jul 29, 2022

Violet Ann Gilbert passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a 3 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Violet was born March 8, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Rose Anne (Fetterolf) Cronk in Gladwin. She graduated from Gladwin High School in 1976, and married Terry Gilbert on March 5, 1976 in Gladwin....

Jul 27, 2022

Dennis King, 73, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on April 3, 1949, the son of Robert and Vesta King in Gladwin. He graduated from Coleman High School and went to college and graduated from Central Michigan University with his Bachelor's in Education later earning his Master's Degree....

Jul 27, 2022

Paula Harvey, 60, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw. She was born on December 3, 1961, the daughter of Amos and Helen Emert in Utica. She was united in marriage to Bruce Harvey on June 27, 1998, in Clare. He preceded her in death in 2021. She loved and cared for her family...

Jul 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” Andrist, 63, of Beaverton, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on October 21, 1958, the son of James and Barbara (Whitmer) Andrist in Clare. Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was self-employed as a clock repairman, owning a shop...

Jul 23, 2022

Elizabeth Truelove, 91 of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born on June 19, 1931 in Virden, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Roberts.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons: John R. (Trudy), and Charles L.; grandchildren: Beth, Amanda, Jacqueline, Kriss, and Gloria; great grandchild: Martin; sister: Beverly Fox; along...

Jul 23, 2022

Patsy Greer, 84, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1938, the daughter of Dell and Veda Greer. Patsy lived her whole life in Gladwin while working as a nursing home attendant in Clare, MI.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Judy Swan (Norman), Nadine (James) Klingensmith,...

Jul 22, 2022

William Aaron Fradenburgh, 83, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. William was born on November 17, 1938 in Gladwin, the son of William and Zetta Fradenburgh. William was united in marriage to Carmen Fradenburgh, who later proceeded him in death on September 2, 2020.

William retired from Dow Chemical as a Journeyman Carpenter and Rigger. He...

Jul 14, 2022

Phillip Woods, 63, of Beaverton, MI passed away at his home Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born August 9, 1958 in Midland, MI the son of Phillip and Theresa (DeLavern) Woods. Previously residing in Indiana Phillip has spent the last 30 years living in Gladwin County. He was employed by Go-To Transport in Bay City, MI.

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Jul 12, 2022

Gary D. Ritchie, went to be with Jesus on July 12, 2022, at 4:35 pm surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 1, 1939, to Berniece Ritchie-Fries and Guy Ritchie. He lived in Gladwin, Michigan and he graduated from Gladwin High School in 1957. He then attended cosmetology college and he owned his own beauty...

Jul 9, 2022

Wayne Reithel, 85 passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 9, 2022. Wayne was born August 30, 1936 in New Era, Michigan to Edward and Verna (Van Dyke) Reithel. In 1944 the family moved to Gladwin (Oberlin) to help on the family farm which included a store and post office. Wayne wore many hats in his...