Obituaries

Dec 15, 2019

Ruby Louise Sampson, 92, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living V. She was born Ruby Louise Shorts on March 31, 1927 to William and Elva Shorts in Flint. She married Stanley Sampson on November 5, 1944, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina by Chaplain Woodrow Jones. He preceded her in death...

Dec 14, 2019

Corey R. Jewell, 49, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on July 31, 1970, the son of Maurice & Gail (Burnham) Jewell in Pontiac. He was employed as a meat cutter for Meijer’s in Midland. Corey was also a member of the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Posse. Left to...

Dec 14, 2019

Richard A. LaFray Jr., 41, of Beaverton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born August 25, 1978, the son of Richard Sr. & Colleen (Cicalo) LaFray in Saginaw. Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Tyler & Tony; girlfriend: Kristie Williams of Beaverton; brother: Jeremy (Yvonne) LaFray of Beaverton; niece: Nicole; nephew: Daniel; great...

Dec 12, 2019

Ruby R. Breault, 72, a lifelong resident of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. She was born on March 16, 1947, the daughter of Herbert Joseph & Helen (Molesworth) Kelley. On November 8, 1975, she was united in marriage to her husband Clare Breault in Gladwin. She was a retired school bus...

Dec 8, 2019

Eugene Bates, 73, of Beaverton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1946, the son of Ralph & Rose Bates in England. On December 27, 2002, in Gladwin, he was united in marriage to Peggy Simpson. They were blessed with 13 wonderful years of marriage when she preceded him...

Dec 7, 2019

Ronald (Ron) LeRoy Munger, 70, of Beaverton, went to his Heavenly home on December 7, 2019, at the Horizons Senior Living Center in Gladwin after a nine-year battle with Parkinson’s.

He leaves his wife of 46 years, Jean (Dopp) Munger; his daughter Candy (Kent) Brugger of Spring Arbor; son Gary (Tanya) Munger of Bay City; grandchildren Ellie,...

Dec 6, 2019

James Thern, 82, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on June 19, 1937, in Logan, West Virginia. On January 10, 1964, he was united in marriage to Kate Sanders in Monaville, West Virginia. They were blessed with 54 wonderful years when she preceded him in death in December...

Dec 5, 2019

Bonnie Lapika, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. A full obituary will be posted when complete. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 1, 2019

Richard “Rick” Harris, 64, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Gladwin. He was born on April 21, 1955, the son of George Jr. & Mildred (Aylsworth) Harris in Flint. On April 27, 1996, he was united in marriage to Theresa Trinca. They were blessed with 23 wonderful years of marriage....

Nov 26, 2019

Rosa LaClear, 93, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1926, the daughter of Phillip & Dora Chubb in Ithaca. She was united in marriage to Hessel LaClear Sr. who preceded her in death in 1973. She was a homemaker and his lived in Gladwin for the...

Nov 16, 2019

Mary Charlotte Moore, 78, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. She was born the daughter of Bernard and Bernadine (DeShone) Colmus in Saginaw. She was united in marriage to her true love Charles Moore in September of 1960 in Saginaw. They were blessed with 59 wonderful years of...

Nov 8, 2019

Eleanor E. Gyvis, 97, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 5, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Dolinski) Fair in Wyandotte.  She married Peter Paul Gyvis on May 25, 1940 in Allen Park.  He preceded her in death in 2011 after 71 years of marriage.  Eleanor...

Nov 4, 2019

Carl Kareus, 61, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on April 11, 1958, the son of Kenneth & Carolyn (Southwell) Kareus in Midland. He was a graduate of Dow High in Midland and later moved to Gladwin. Carl was a jack of all trades, but was a...

Nov 3, 2019

Christopher John Cornwell (57) passed away peacefully with his dear friend Tim to comfort him during his journey home on November 3rd 2019. Chris loved a good fight. Scrappy as a child, with a nickname of “Frantic Freddy”, he grew into a dignified man who encompassed patience, endurance, and generosity towards all who knew him. He lived his life...

Nov 1, 2019

James "Jim" Oldani, 73, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, November 1, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born the son of Frank and Louise Oldani in Detroit. He was united in marriage for 52 wonderful years to Janice (Casaceli) Oldani. Jim graduated with a Bachelor’s from Detroit Institute of Technology...

Oct 29, 2019

Donna Jean Walters, 69, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home.  She was born the daughter of Walt Jr. and Ann (Grunwell) Ostrander on June 27, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Donna was a homemaker living in Gladwin for the last 30 years, previously residing in Midland.  She married Rodney Walters on October 4,...

Oct 28, 2019

Sofia Eloff, 84, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 in Midland.  She was born on October 23, 1935 the daughter of Daniel and Lena (Lovatsis) Evanoff in Kastira, Greece.  Sofia received her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan.  She worked as a director for the Garden City Library until her retirement.  She married Dimitre “Jim”...

Oct 27, 2019

Robert F. Clifford,”Mr. Bob,” age 89, of Gladwin passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 with his family by his side. His battle with Parkinson’s came to an end after many years.   Robert was born July 27, 1930 in Detroit, one of four children to Francis and Anne (Zeppki) Clifford.

Robert worked two careers during his lifetime.  He...

Oct 23, 2019

Leo Coleman, 98, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at The Brook of Gladwin. He was born in Coleman, Michigan, on June 12, 1921, the son of Jesse & Ellen (Horden) Coleman. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, proudly serving his country during World War II. On February 11, 1944, he...

Oct 23, 2019

Marcena “Tina” Pacquette, 82, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Horizon Senior Living VI in Gladwin. She was born on December 9, 1936, the daughter of George & Esther Winkel in Detroit. She has lived in Gladwin since 2002, previously residing in Berkley, Detroit & Waterford. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Fellowship...