Obituaries

May 11, 2021

Linda Jaggers, 72, of Beaverton, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born on May 14, 1948, the daughter of Leo and Helen Close Dowd in Saginaw. She was united in marriage to James Jaggers in October of 1976 in Genesee County. Linda resided in Gladwin County for over for 35 years, previously...

May 10, 2021

Dirk Mckimmy, 80, of Beaverton, MI passed away at his home on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born October 17, 1940 the son of William and Myrtle Jane (Keeler) Mckimmy in Amble, MI. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Grace Brubaker on February 4, 1961.

Dirk spent his entire...

May 9, 2021

Katherine Lucier, 74, of Gladwin, passed away at the Gladwin Pines on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born on November 16, 1946, the daughter of John and Rosemary (Pfluger) Sage in Highland Park. She was united in marriage to Larry Lucier on June 14, 1969, in Southgate, MI. They cherished 51 years of marriage together.  She was also...

May 9, 2021

Robert Christopher Spindleman, the son of the late Robert Spindleman, JR and Alma (Blankenship) Spindleman died on May 9, 2021 at home in Gladwin, MI.  Robert was born in Detroit on November 18, 1950 and was raised in Trenton, MI.  He spent his career with Chrysler's Trenton Engine and the UAW International Union.

Survived and missed by...

May 7, 2021

William Leroy (Bill) Rhode, 88, of Gladwin, MI passed away at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw on May 7, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born on December 6, 1932 in Sodus, MI.

He married his sweetheart, Joan M. Devnens, 65 years ago on April 7, 1956 in St. Joseph MI, in which she survives him....

May 6, 2021

Lucille A. Isham, 93, of Flushing, passed away at home on May 6, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1928, the daughter of James and Loretta (Mitchell) McGuire in Gladwin. Lucille was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Church, T.O.P.S, and was a volunteer at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home for many years.

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May 6, 2021

Shirley Ann Corlew, 83, of Gladwin, MI passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Shirley was born on September 11, 1937, the daughter of Loren and Vera (Tuck) Buzzell in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth Devere Corlew, on August 7, 1954. She...

May 2, 2021

Alice J. Hayward, 76, of Beaverton, MI (previously of Flint, MI) passed away May 2, 2021 at her home. She was born October 26, 1944 the daughter of William and Amy (Landis) Raber in Flint. She was united in marriage to James Bidwell. He preceded her in death in 2011. She has lived in Beaverton since 1996, previously residing...

May 1, 2021

Fantastic wife and mother, Sandra Lee Stegeman, 82, of Gladwin (formerly of Mt. Pleasant), passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, at the Horizon Senior Living Center in Gladwin. She was born on August 20, 1938, the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Halsey) Tank in Toledo, OH. She earned a Bachelor’s degree...

Apr 28, 2021

Betty Krull of Beaverton, formerly of South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Brook Retirement in Gladwin. Betty was born and raised and spent her life there raising three boys and helping on the family ranch. After the passing of her husband Louis in 1989, Betty started traveling to Arizona in the winter months. It...

Apr 27, 2021

Joseph A. “Joe” Coats, 77, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home.  He was born on September 15, 1943 the son of Harley & Ruth (Hanner) Coats in Clare Michigan. He was a lifetime resident of Clare County along with being a lifetime farmer.

Joe is survived by his children: Jodi...

Apr 27, 2021

Jeffery A. “Jeff” Grove, 76, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home.  He was born on December 1, 1944 the son of Howard & Lelah (Spohn) Grove in Gladwin.  Jeff was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and worked for Wolverine Power Corporation in Edenville as a Head Operator.  He was a veteran, proudly...

Apr 26, 2021

Barbara Jean Conner, 76, of Beaverton passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1944, the daughter of LaVerne and Ellen Jean Stone in Detroit. On July 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to her true love Wilbur Conner in Gladwin. They cherished 50 years of marriage...

Apr 25, 2021

James Sanders, 67, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly, on April 25, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1953, the son of James and Velva (Collins) Sanders in Kennett, Missouri. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On August 20, 1977, he was united in marriage to his true love Valerie Corlew in...

Apr 25, 2021

Claire (Fred) Olin Jr was born on July 11, 1928 to Rev. Claire Olin and Blanche (“Marjorie”). He married Carmen Councell on June 11, 1950. Two children, Michael Ward and Cristine (Sue/Cris), were born from this union. Cris married Stephen Wegener on May 19, 1973. Carmen and Mike have preceded Fred in death. Fred has two grand children, Michael and...

Apr 24, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Hughes, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1954, the son of Maynard and Nora (Downing) Hughes in Midland. He united in marriage to Denice Sweetman and they shared 28 wonderful years together. Timothy was also a proud veteran, serving five years in the United States Air Force.  Tim...

Apr 23, 2021

Christina (Lyons) Buzzell, 80, of Gladwin, went home to be with Jesus and her late husband, Louis Buzzell, on April 23, 2021.

Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. Any donation please make to Alzheimer's Association. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Apr 20, 2021

Connie Louise Loar, 68, of Beaverton, MI passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021, at her home with her devoted husband by her side.

Born in Midland, MI on May 15, 1952, Connie grew up with her seven siblings on a farm in Beaverton. After graduating from Beaverton High School, she married Terry Loar on June 3,...

Apr 19, 2021

Pearl Elaine Haney 71, of Gladwin, MI passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021 at her home. She was born July 15, 1949 in Saginaw MI. The Daughter of Roy and Elsie (Ahsen) Peiglos. On June 7, 2008 Pearl was united in marriage to her loving husband James Cox. Pearl spent her working years at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland,...

Apr 16, 2021

Fern Corlew, 82, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, April 16, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1938, the daughter of Daniel and Ruby (Carpenter) Fogel in Flint. On December 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to her true love Wayne Corlew in Flint. Fern was employed as a teacher's...