Obituaries

May 19, 2020

Holly Dell, 49, of Beaverton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1971, the daughter of Sally Campbell in West Branch. On June 26, 1993, she was united in marriage to Fred Dell in Clare. She was employed for Mid-Michigan Health as a nurse in Gladwin. Holly loved gardening, fishing, camping, and hunting....

May 16, 2020

Joseph A. Osterlink, 82, of Macomb, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Walnut Creek Living Center.  He was born on March 5, 1938 to Emmet & Gertrude (Reidmiller) Osterlink in Omaha, Nebraska.  Joseph was married to Jean Jackson, who preceded him in death in 2012. He was a huge Drag Racing fan.  Joseph is survived his...

May 12, 2020

Ronald L. Krahner, 79, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1940, the son of William & Margaret (Farrow) Krahner in Gladwin. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was a machinist for Brown Machine...

May 10, 2020

Shirley Ann Mavis, 90, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Gladwin.  She was born on April 16, 1930, to Von and Glayds (McPhall) Walters in Mt. Pleasant.  Shirley was a homemaker living in Gladwin County her whole life.  She married Leon Mavis on June 6, 1948.  He preceded her in death in 2010.

May 10, 2020

Alton Royal Ford, 62, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on August 13, 1957, the son of Alton Richard & Josephine (Gonzalez) Ford in Adrian. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Post 171 in Gladwin....

May 8, 2020

Dean M. Olsen, 52, of Beaverton, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born on January, 22, 1968, the son of Harvey & Ann (Kidd) Olsen in Highland Park. For the past several years Dean has worked at the Beaverton Habitat for Humanity Restore. Dean enjoyed the outdoors and especially hunting.

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May 6, 2020

James Tremain, 71, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at McLaren Bay Health. He was born on December 21, 1948, the son of James & Helen (Ransom) Tremain in Gladwin. He was united in marriage to Diana Sheets on January 31, 1970, in Beaverton. He was employed for General Motors in Saginaw for 25 years. He...

May 6, 2020

Ralph G. Richmond Jr., 77, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born on December 26, 1942, the son of Ralph G. Sr. & Sylvia (Lout) Richmond in Pontiac. He was united in marriage to Mary Fischer on August 11, 1966, in Gladwin. He was employed for Huhtamaki in Coleman...

May 1, 2020

Clare K. Coggins, 80, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on August 7, 1939, the son of Louis & Elsie (Sian) Coggins in Midland. He was united in marriage to Cathy Ferguson on April 15, 1972. They shared many wonderful years together before she preceded him in death.

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May 1, 2020

Carol L. Garcia, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home. She was born on February 2, 1940, the daughter of Charles & Dorothy (Miller) Naeyaert in Detroit. She was united in marriage to her true love Donald Garcia on May 26, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma. After retirement in 1993, Carol and Donald built...

Apr 30, 2020

John A. Koval, 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born on September 4, 1933, the son of John & Susan (Vance) Koval in Roscommon County. John was raised in Flint, graduating from Flint Northern High School in 1951. After high school he attended U of M Flint graduating with an Associate’s Degree. He...

Apr 27, 2020

Dennis Willard Kehoe, 68, of St. Helen, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born on April 14, 1952, the son of Willard & Anna Marie (Brubaker) Kehoe in Bay City, Michigan.

Dennis was an entrepreneur with his father. They owned various small businesses ranging from heavy equipment sales, to the production of...

Apr 26, 2020

Helen Flum, 85, of Beaverton, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, April 26, 2020. A full obituary will be posted when complete.

Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Apr 25, 2020

HAROLD RAY CROWL, 1929-2020. It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Harold in the early morning hours of Sat., April 25th, in Gladwin, MI.  He was 90 years old.  "Uncle Harold" was born on Sept. 2, 1929, in the bedroom of the family home in Beaverton, MI, to parents Ralph and Margaret Crowl.  He...

Apr 21, 2020

Esther Rodabaugh, 84, of Beaverton, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant. She was born on May 4, 1935 the daughter of Harold and Glenadean (White) Keeley in Midland. On September 27, 1952, Esther was united in marriage to the love of her life Thomas L. Rodabaugh....

Apr 19, 2020

Justin Hollingshead, 31, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1988, the son of Leslie & Jane (Nash) Hollingshead in Clare. He was a kind spirit and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed anything being on the water, swimming, tubing, and boating. He especially cared for his best friend, his dog...

Apr 18, 2020

Carla Kay Ramsey, 62, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1957, the daughter of Ronald and Elaine (Workman) Ramsey in Lansing. She was a dog groomer who had a passion for loving animals.

Left to cherish her memory are her father: Ronald Ramsey of Vermontville;...

Apr 18, 2020

Carolee (Carol) Urbain, 87, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. She was born on November 4, 1932, the daughter of Anthony & Dorothy (Schmidt) Petrucci in Detroit. She was united in marriage to her true love Henry Urbain on September 23, 1950. He preceded her in death in 12/2007. Carol was...

Apr 17, 2020

Robert Louis Clark, Sr., 84, of Beaverton, passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 17, 2020, at  Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin, MI. He was born on February 18, 1936, the son of William & Elaine (Hause) Clark in Bay City. He was united in marriage to his true love, Maxine M. Yax, in January 1971. He drove all...

Apr 16, 2020

Thomas Michael Chopp, 77, of Kalkaska, Michigan passed away on April 16, 2020 in Kalkaska.  He was born on September 23, 1942 the son of John & Catherine Chopp in Warren, Michigan.  He married Penelope (Youles) on March 25, 1966 in Mt. Clemens.  Thomas was owner/operator of Tec-Enterprises Inc. in Kalkaska from 1987 until 2019.  He was a member...