Obituaries

Dale Rottman Sr.

Jun 8, 2021

Dale Rottman, Sr., 77 of Hope, formerly of Almont, MI, passed away at his home peacefully after his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born January 4, 1944 in Centerline, MI, to Norman and Gabriella (VanHaverbeck) Rottman. On July 25, 1964, he married Diane Farchone in Detroit, MI. Dale grew up in Sterling Township working at...

Tammy Shell

Jun 4, 2021

Tammy Shell, 49, of Gladwin, passed away at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born on January 11, 1972, the daughter of Arnold and Lesley (Hundley) Shell in Gladwin, MI. Tammy most enjoyed spending time with her grandson. She also enjoyed spending her days outside, going fishing and riding motorcycles.

She is survived by...

John Burke

Jun 4, 2021

John Burke, 66, of Beaverton passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born November 27, 1954, the son of William and Hazel (Hoxey) Burke Jr. in Midland. John was a skilled farmer and an avid pilot. He enjoyed flight instructing and was a self-taught electric guitar player....

Vivian O'Bryne

Jun 2, 2021

Vivian I. O’Bryne, 88, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  She was born on May 8, 1933, the daughter of Euell and Laura Collins in Manilla, Arkansas.  They migrated to Madison Heights, MI, after the Great Depression.

In Michigan, Vivian married Joseph Barber, and together they raised their 2 daughters.  Mid-life, Vivian relocated to...

William Mckinley

May 30, 2021

William McKinley, 65, of Gladwin, passed away on May 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 11, 1955, the son of William and Beth Ann (Cooper) McKinley in Fenton, MI. William was employed at Millwrights Local 1102 and resided in Gladwin County for 19 years.

He will be missed by his children: Lynn (Kara)...

Sharon K. Schoenhals

May 28, 2021

Sharon Kay Schoenhals, 77, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Ronald and Wilameta Perry in Midland. On April 13, 1996, she was united in marriage to Don Schoenhals in Prudenville. Together they were blessed with 25 wonderful years of...

Joseph Mcclellan

May 28, 2021

Joseph T. McClellan, 73, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 2, 1948, the son of Stanley and Helen (Osgan) McClellan in Pontiac. After school, Joseph served his county in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united with marriage to Sharon Hiner on  December 31, 1981...

William Bryan Ii

May 24, 2021

William Bryan II, 59, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI. He was born July 11, 1961 the son of William and Frances (Baldwin) Bryan in Flint, MI. William was a proud United States Marine and a member of the American Legion. He was a truck driver for Gath Trucking,...

Frederick Sisco

May 23, 2021

Frederick Donald Sisco born April 18th, 1941, passed away Sunday May 23rd 2021, at home with his family by his side. Husband to Barbara, and father to William, Joseph and Katy, he was a giving family man, and selfless volunteer.

Fred served as a two-time Grand Knight with the Gladwin Knights of Columbus - Council 5280. He...

Donald Gregg

May 21, 2021

Donald Glenn Gregg, born May 13, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2021.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Glenn R. and Dorothy L. (Clay) Gregg.  He Married Erviline Sylvia Shaffer December 30, 1968.  Then he married Ruby Fay Keys, February 28, 2001. Don proudly served his country in Korea...

Lewis W. Nettleton

May 19, 2021

Lewis Nettleton, 67, of Gladwin, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born March 9, 1954 the son of Charles and Elnora (Thorington) Nettleton in Clare, MI. Lewis was united in marriage to the love of his life Monica Snider on July 29, 1995 in Pinconning, MI. Lewis spent his working...

Thomas Caswell Jr.

May 16, 2021

Thomas J. Caswell Jr., 76, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born on October 17, 1944 the son of Thomas Sr. and Orley (Legstra) Caswell in Oakland, CA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War. Before he retired, Skip worked in the automotive field. His hobbies included puzzles,...

Joann Stackowicz

May 16, 2021

JoAnn Stackowicz, 67, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, May, 16, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1953, the daughter of Joseph Stanley Stackowicz in Newark, New Jersey. She graduated from Bradley- Bourbonnais High School. She attended Illinois State University and studied Special Education and was later employed at Beaverton High School for 8 years. She achieved her...

David Spencer

May 16, 2021

David Spencer, 84, of Gladwin passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1936, the son of Floyd and Dorothy (DaFoe) Spencer in Yale, MI. He was united in marriage to Anna (McBurney) on February 3, 1962 in Sandusky, MI. She preceded him in death in 2018. He was employed at Gladwin Community Schools as...

Tina Abbott

May 15, 2021

Tina Abbott, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Medilodge of Frankenmuth. She was born on September 23, 1963, the daughter of Allen and Judith Davis in Clare. She united in marriage to her true love Bill Abbott on September 11, 1982. They cherished 38 wonderful years of marriage until he preceded her in death...

Dorothy I. Foster

May 14, 2021

Dorothy Foster, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1928, the daughter of Ernest and Amelia (Birkholz) Donn in Gladwin. On October 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to her true love Charles Foster in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was employed...

Dorothy Graham

May 14, 2021

Dorothy M. Graham, 68, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on May 14, 2021 in Midland, Michigan.  She was born on October 2, 1952 in Berville , Michigan the daughter of Milo “Dick” and Mary (Christian) Pardon.  Dorothy married Gary Graham on September 26, 1980 in Romeo, Michigan.  She was employed by Oxford Community Schools as a Paraprofessional Educator and...

Nancy Pollack

May 11, 2021

Nancy Pollack, 75, of Beaverton, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Woodland Hopsice House in Mt. Pleasant. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Cremation has taken place and arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Linda Jaggers

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...

Dirk Mckimmy

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...