Obituaries

Jan 15, 2020

Barbara Crosby, 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on August 7, 1933, the daughter of Edward & Gertrude Steinhauer in Wyandotte. Barb was employed as a secretary for many years. After retirement, Barb moved from Wyandotte to Gladwin settling in Sugar Springs. She was united in...

Jan 13, 2020

Ruth Nadine Bullock, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on January 8, 1930, in Fenton the daughter of Jacob & Theressa (Warden) Matson. She was united in marriage to her true love Gerald E. Bullock. He preceded her in death. Ruth was a homemaker and...

Jan 10, 2020

Ruth Ann Linton, 77, of Gladwin, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1942, the daughter of Francis & Donna (Carbeno) Adamets in Gladwin. She was united in marriage on February 2, 1961, to the love of her life Norman Linton in Bridgeport. They cherished 58...

Jan 10, 2020

Angilena M. (Eastman) Babinec, 45, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1974, the daughter of Douglas & Berneda (Lambert) Eastman in Midland. She was united in marriage to her true love Daniel Babinec on December 30, 2006 in Midland. Angilena has lived in Gladwin for the past 2 years, previously...

Jan 9, 2020

Jerry W. Stellard, 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1935, the son of William & Evelyn (Curtis) Stellard in Grand Rapids. Jerry was employed as a Tool & Die Maker for B & K in Bridgeport until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Joy...

Jan 7, 2020

Armand Croteau Jr., 73, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Autumn Wood Residential Healthcare Facility. He was born on March 28, 1946, the son of Armand Sr. & Betty Croteau in Warren. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich...

Jan 7, 2020

Elizabeth “Bette” Antle, 97, passed away on January 7, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1922, in Detroit.

Elizabeth was employed by the Saginaw Board of Education and Hospice of Saginaw as a health provider for many years before moving to Gladwin (Sugar Springs).

She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Gladwin...

Jan 4, 2020

Kenneth Marcum Sr., 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2020, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. He was born on August 21, 1932, the son of Stanley and Bertha (Williams) Marcum in Springfield, OH. He was united in marriage to his true love Mary Gould on May 25, 1990 in Toledo, OH. Kenneth was a retired...

Jan 2, 2020

Annette Green, 16, passed away following a lingering illness on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born on February 11, 2003, the daughter of Eugene Green & Kaye Blaine in Midland. Annette was a gentle spirit who loved all animals and all wildlife. Her favorite color was blue. She loved arts & crafts. Left to cherish her memory are...

Jan 2, 2020

Dustral “Dusty” Mansfield passed away surrounded by her loved ones Thursday, January 2, 2020. Dusty was born on February 23, 1924, the daughter of Archie & Hazel (McIntosh) Fritz in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Joseph Russell in 1942 in Midland. During her lifetime spent in Gladwin Dusty was an active member...

Dec 30, 2019

Zachary R. Morgan, 26, of Gladwin, previously from Whittemore, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2019. Zach was born on January 10, 1993, the son of Randall & Pennie Morgan in Saginaw. He graduated as Class President in 2011 from Whittemore Prescott High School. While in school Zach excelled at football, basketball, baseball, and track & field. After...

Dec 29, 2019

Patricia Dombrowski passed away surrounded by her loved ones Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born December 13, 1959, the daughter of Donald Poorman & Sally (Skillcorn) Poorman in Saginaw, MI. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Ed Dombrowski in 1984. Patricia was employed for D & W Packing in Gladwin. In her spare...

Dec 24, 2019

William D. Paxton, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Brittany Manor in Midland. He was born on May 18, 1938, the son of Doyle & Ruth (Nash) Paxton in Gladwin. He was employed for General Motors in Saginaw until his retirement in 1992. Left to cherish his memory are his sister: Judy (Robert) Kareus of Midland;...

Dec 22, 2019

Kolton Lee Blades, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born on September 18, 2000, the son of Robert Blades & Jodi Linton. He was a graduate of Beaverton High School and was a heavy equipment operator for Lang Land Clearing. Left to cherish Kolton’s memory are his mother & step-father: Jodi (Kirk) Linton of...

Dec 21, 2019

Leo Lucier, 69, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 19, 2019

Donald E. “Donnie” LaRose Jr., 53, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1966, the son of Donald E. Sr. & Leona J. (Fooks) LaRose in Madison Heights. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Donnie was an avid hunter, he also loved watching football and NASCAR....

Dec 15, 2019

Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Dec 15, 2019

Patrick J. Teffner, 71 of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Health, Gladwin. He was born on November 24, 1948, the son of James & Shirley (Harrison) Teffner in Flint. On December 30, 1992, he was united in marriage to Cindy Stinson in Ohio. Patrick was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, proudly...

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...