Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Floyd Thomas Morris Jr. passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, in Petoskey. He was born on December 11, 1953, the son of Floyd T. Morris Sr. and Helen (Searfoss) Morris in Pontiac. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Echelbarger on June 28, 1986, in Gladwin. They were married 35 years together. Floyd retired in 2009 from General...

Feb 14, 2022

Lois Ann Ehle passed from this life to her heavenly home at her home in St. Petersburg, FL at the age of 66. Lois was born on Dec 27 th , 1955 to Alfred and Frieda Ehle of Gladwin, she graduated from GHS as the Salutatorian of the Class of 1973.  She then graduated from CMU with her bachelor...

Feb 13, 2022

Kim Bloing, 69, of Gladwin, MI passed away at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  She was born March 5, 1952, in Flint, MI, to Kenneth Sr. and Carolyn (Krawiec) DuBois.

Kim had worked at Michigan Bell. She loved 70's Rock and especially listening to her favorite song Black Betty.

She is...

Feb 10, 2022

Elizabeth Haggerty, 75, of Gladwin, passed away on February 10, 2022, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on October 14, 1946, the daughter of William and Jennie (Easton) Owen in Flint. She was united in marriage to Charles Haggerty on March 17, 1990, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death in 2011. She was a pet...

Feb 10, 2022

Henry "Harry" Cote', 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Ocala, Florida. He was born on June 27, 1934, the son of Harry and Marie (Doyle) Cote' in Detroit. On February 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carol Daudlin in Detroit. He was a distributor for Wolverine Oil until his retirement. Harry was...

Feb 9, 2022

Donald Don Sheppard, 65, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022. He was born January 13th, 1957, in Pontiac Michigan. He was retired from W G Wade Shows Incorporated where he worked for over 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold James Sheppard and Ethel Majorie Holt...

Feb 8, 2022

Cheryl Millsap passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Arrangemnets are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Feb 2, 2022

Alyssa Lynn Schertz, 18, of Beaverton passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born on January 16, 2004, the daughter of Harold Schertz and Rebecca Budd.

Alyssa loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. She had a wild and free spirit. She was fearless and loved the thrills found in nature. Her smile and...

Feb 2, 2022

William “Bill” McCoy of Beaverton passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Gladwin Pines. He was born on January 7, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Luther and Florence McCoy. William loved to fish and spend time outdoors. He was a very hard worker spending his time dry walling and selling real estate.

Left...

Jan 30, 2022

James P. Martin Sr., 91, of Beaverton, MI passed away surrounded by his loved ones Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born March 7, 1930 the son of Thomas and Lena (Persil) Martin in Bronx, New York. On April 10, 1955 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Margaret Weaver in Floral Park of Long...

Jan 29, 2022

Terri Doane, 64, of Beaverton passed away at her home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born on December 13, 1957 in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Mildred Wehrle. Terri was united in marriage to the love of her life Donald on June 21, 1976. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and had a smile that...

Jan 28, 2022

Jeffrey Waite, 56, of Beaverton, MI passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born October 3, 1965 the son of Max and Elsie (Penney) Waite in Midland, MI.  Jeff was the owner and operator of Alamo Service Center in Nevada.  Jeff enjoyed fishing and all family gatherings. Jeff was...

Jan 27, 2022

Ernest (Ernie) Sullivan passed away January 27, 2022. A long time figure in the Detroit advertising community, Ernie was managing partner of Metro-Detroit area Smith-Winchester for many years. An Air Force Veteran, he served as a radar specialist in Labrador, before moving to Detroit in the late 1950s, where he attended Lawrence Institute of Technology in Southfield. He is...

Jan 25, 2022

Lucille Lyons, 84, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. She was born on November 3, 1937, the daughter of Curt and Margaret Brubaker in Beaverton. On September 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Lyons in Gladwin. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage together.

Jan 24, 2022

Greg Jacobs, 61, of Gladwin passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1960, the son of Ronald and Marion (Sharp) Jacobs in Clare. He owned and operated Jacobs Logging and also farmed. In 1985 he married Valerie McKimmy at the Beaverton Church of the Brethren. Greg enjoyed 4 wheeling in Canada, hunting and...

Jan 22, 2022

John L. Pate, 60, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on October 30, 1961, the son of Charles and Katherine Pate in Pontiac. On July 1, 1995, he was united in marriage to Tina Irwin in Gladwin. Together they were blessed with 26 wonderful years of marriage....

Jan 22, 2022

Eileen Fitch, 87, of Gladwin passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gladwin. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich...

Jan 20, 2022

David A. Grant Sr., 67, of Beaverton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1954, the son of Bert and Jessie Grant in Clare. On June 26, 2010, he was united in marriage to Doris Hannah. He has lived in Beaverton his whole life.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife: Doris...

Jan 18, 2022

Shands, Billy (Keith) of Gladwin, age 69 passed away January 18, 2022 as the result of a stroke. Keith was born in Flint, MI on December 14,1952 the son of the late Billy & Marilouise (Mc New) Shands.  He graduated from Saginaw High School and was a jack of all trades.  He loved deer hunting and was always willing to...

Jan 18, 2022

Micheal Hinson, 62, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at The Villa of West Branch. A full obituary will be posted when complete. Cremation has taken place and inurment will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com