Obituaries

Oct 23, 2019

Carole Anne Clayton, 79, of Gladwin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. She was born on Septmber 2, 1940, the daughter of Ulysses & Helen (Harper) Drouillard in Windsor, Canada. On July 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to her true love Gordon Clayton in Birmingham, Michigan....

Oct 19, 2019

Christina K. Herren, 37, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly October 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 22, 1981 the daughter of Earl and Susan (Wright) Howard in Midland.  Christina was employed at East Jordan Plastics in Beaverton.  Before that, she was a Manager at Sandy’s Market in Albright Shores, where she enjoyed working with the...

Oct 17, 2019

Ivan Nicholas Kokotovich, 78, of Goodells, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He was born in Detroit December 14, 1940, son of the late Nick and Slava (Brkljacic) Kokotovich. Ivan was united in marriage to Stephanie Milosic October 9, 1965.

He proudly served his country with the United States Navy on the...

Oct 16, 2019

Geraldine "Gerry" Lyons, 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1928, the daughter of Ernest Jr. & Cecilia (Kruske) Matthews in Saginaw. On October 9, 1948, she was united in marriage to her true love Fred Lyons in Gladwin. He preceded her in death in 2015. She was a homemaker...

Oct 12, 2019

Pastor Kim H. Lewis, 65, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was born on November 26, 1953, the son of Rev. Warren & Jane Lewis in Marion, Indiana. On May 31, 1975, he was united in marriage to Patricia Joy Kowalski in Jamestown, New York. Kim was always learning, having attended and graduating from Clarks...

Oct 12, 2019

Wilbur Paul, 96, of Beaverton, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Medilodge of Midland. He was born on March 28, 1923, the son of Oscar & Theodora (Wilbur) Paul in Detroit. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during World War ll in the South Pacific Theater. At the age of...

Oct 8, 2019

Leonard (Leo) DiVenere, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. He was born on October 5, 1934, the son of Nicola & Annunziata DiVenere in Bari, Italy. At the age of 5, Leo and his family sailed across the Atlantic and settled in Detroit. On September 10, 1956, he was united...

Oct 7, 2019

Archie David Wickham Sr., 84, of Hope, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born September 10, 1935 to Archie A. and Audrey (Sharp) Wickham of Beaverton, MI. On March 6, 1954, he was united in marriage to his true love Ruth Shannon in Richfield. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2019. He was employed...

Oct 7, 2019

Robert Stier, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019, at his home.  He was born November 29, 1953, the son of James and Patricia (McAdoo) Stier in Detroit.  Robert was an Engineer and worked for several Tool & Die shops throughout Michigan until he retired.  He married Patricia Schwach on June 22, 1972 in Warren,...

Oct 5, 2019

Carolyn D. Barnett, 58 of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Mid Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, after a hard-fought battle. She was born on February 20, 1961 the daughter of Edward and Leona (Childers) Brewer in Pontiac.  Carolyn was united in marriage to Dan Barnett on July 2, 1988 in Walled Lake, Michigan.  She...

Sep 29, 2019

Dale Vincent Dye, 88, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on March 24, 1931, the son of Paul & Josephine (Messersmidt) Dye in Wichita, Kansas. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. He was retired after...

Sep 29, 2019

Raymond Paul Bebo, 90, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the Gladwin Nursing & Rehab Centre. He was born on June 23, 1929, in Marquette, County the son of Joseph & Dora (Lavalley) Bebo. He attended St. John’s Catholic School in Marquette.  On October 22, 1949, he was united in marriage to Eva Vickers from...

Sep 27, 2019

Jean M. Logan, 95, of Beaverton, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on October 10, 1923, the daughter of Ernest & Theresa (Pomella) McKenzie in Minden City. On January 31, 1948, she was united in marriage to her true love James Logan in Detroit. He preceded her in death...

Sep 23, 2019

Eugene Ray “Bo” Miller, 58, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 2, 1961, the son of Eugene & Doris Miller in Flint. On July 5, 1980, he married Linda Most in Gladwin. He was a subcontractor who worked throughout Gladwin County. Bo...

Sep 22, 2019

Wilma Willis, 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Health, Clare. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Gladwin. She is survived by her friends: Donna Cassidy, Lahoma Frantz & Julie Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Jim Hoggard on Thursday, September 26,...

Sep 15, 2019

Gerald “Nut-C” Norgren, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Midland. He was born on May 31, 1943, the son of Albert & Florence Norgren in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed for General Motors and after retirement moved to Secord Lake in Gladwin. He was a member of the Secord Lake Eagles...

Sep 15, 2019

Josephine H. Wyatt  (Jo) 79, of Clare, Michigan passed on September 15, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Josephine has lived in Clare the last 8 years previously residing in Beaverton.  She married Donald G. Wyatt on November 25, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan.  He preceded her in death in 2002.   Josephine is survived by...

Sep 11, 2019

Michael Alan Donagan, 66, of Gladwin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Mid Michigan Health, Gladwin. He was born on May 26, 1953, the son of Donald & June (Trewern) Donagan in Detroit. On October 26, 1974, he was united in marriage to his true love Lynda Shaver. He was a member of Christ the King...

Sep 9, 2019

Ronald David McDonald, 75, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Saginaw Covenant Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1943, the son of Francis & Bernice (Millard) McDonald in Redford. He was a veteran of the United States Army and National Guard, proudly serving his country during Vietnam Era. On December 8, 1973, he...

Sep 5, 2019

Elizabeth A. Cuddie, 81, of Gladwin, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at The Brook of Gladwin. She was born on January 1, 1938, the daughter of George & Margaret (Coutcher) Wentworth in Clare. On September 5, 1959, she was united in marriage to her true love Lawrence Cuddie in Clare. She was...