Obituaries

Jun 10, 2019

David Pendley Jr., 74, of Coleman, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on March 4, 1945, the son of David Sr. & Lorene (Rogers) Pendley in Madisonville, Kentucky. On June 11, 2005, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Clark in Coleman. He was employed by Chrysler in...

Jun 9, 2019

Helen “Peg” Malenfant, 99, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Heavenly Homestead AFC. She was born on January 4, 1920, the daughter of Clyde & Martha (Schumacher) Moon in Saginaw, Michigan. On October 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to her true love, Richard Malenfant in Saginaw. He preceded her in death in...

Jun 7, 2019

Dorothea Evelyn Strong, 95, was welcomed in to Heaven on Friday, June 7, 2019.  Dorothy was born in Flint, Michigan, on January 8, 1924.  Her parents were Herbert and Florence Ostrander.  On April 18, 1942, she married Donald Strong.  Together they eventually built a home and a life for themselves and their four children in Gladwin.

Dorothy...

Jun 4, 2019

Della M. Podoley passed away on June 4, 2019 at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. She was born July 26, 1929, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of John & Lois Kelley. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Joseph M. Podoley. He preceded her in death In August of 1978. She has lived in...

May 26, 2019

Helen M. Neal, 95, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Brook Retirement in Gladwin. She was born on May 5, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Ambrose & Irene (Striet) Denomie. She was united in marriage to her true love James W. Neal on January 14, 1950, in Ohio. He preceded her...

May 24, 2019

Danny D. Wood Sr., 81, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May, 24, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1937 in Auburn Hills, MI. On May 21, 1960, he married his true love, Mary Capogna at St. Vincent Depaul Catholic Church in Pontiac. Danny was a mail carrier for 31...

May 18, 2019

Ruth G. Brown, 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. She was born on August 18, 1924, the daughter of John & Grace (Cochran) Loar in Clare County. She was united in marriage to her true love Herbert Brown in 1959 in Beaverton. He preceded her in death in 2000....

May 16, 2019

Malcolm Boulton, 72, of Beaverton, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1946, the son of Alan & Evelyn (Salmon) Boulton in Fenton, MI. Malcolm worked as a mechanic for several bowling alleys in Genesee and Washtenaw Counties. After various stops, he continued his journey to Beaverton where he resided and worked...

May 16, 2019

Jeffrey Arthur Adamec, 38, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI.  He was born on January 7, 1981, the beloved son of Arthur and Cynthia (Brinkman) Adamec in Midland.

Jeff was a graduate of Gladwin High School in 1999 and Aquinas...

May 12, 2019

Barbara J. Sischo, 86, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan. She was born on May 13, 1932, the daughter of Ernest & Viola (Merkle) Cronk in Gladwin. She was united in marriage to her true love Jack Sischo on November 13, 1948, in Gladwin....

May 7, 2019

Reverend Carl William Waidelich, 86, of Oakland County, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his loves ones on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1932, in Saginaw, the son of Eberhardt and Marie (Koenes) Waidelich. He lived in Oakland County for the past 12 years, previously residing in Lincoln Park. Carl proudly served his country in...

Apr 30, 2019

Judith E. Flanagan, 69, of Harrison, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born on July 15, 1949, the daughter of William & Zena (Maliphandt) Gates in Garden City, MI . On June 21, 1966, she was united in marriage to her true love Michael Flanagan in Wayne, Michigan....

Apr 27, 2019

Donna J. Shauger, 83, of West Branch, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1936, the daughter of Lynus & Esther (Bunting) Crosby in Breckenridge. In February of 1970, she was united in marriage to Lynn Shauger in Hemlock. He preceded her in death in 1981. She...

Apr 24, 2019

June M. Stack, 88, of Flint, Michigan, formerly of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc. She was born on May 19, 1930, the daughter of George & Anna (Balhe) Lennox in Saginaw, Michigan. On June 10, 1988, she was united in marriage to her true love, Frederick Stack in...

Apr 24, 2019

Matthew A. Dambro, 67, of Sugar Springs, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born on August 2, 1951, the son of the late Matthew P. & Alice D. (Pietrzak) Dambro in Saginaw, Michigan. Matthew graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill High School in the Class of 1969. Following graduation, Matthew proudly served his country...

Apr 22, 2019

Paul Warner, 67, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Inurnment with Graveside Services will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hall-kokotovichfuneralhome.com

Apr 21, 2019

Catherine M. Rushing, 74, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. She was born on January 15, 1945, the daughter of Joseph & Mary (Spears) Hodgkin. She has lived in Beaverton for the past 11 years previously residing in Birch Run, Michigan. Left to cherish her memory are her children:...

Apr 17, 2019

Una Randolph (Randy), 96, of Gladwin, formerly of Flint, passed away on April 17, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. Una was born in Flint on June 30, 1922, the daughter of Floyd & Bernice (Gordon) Watkins. She was united in marriage to Edward Randolph. He preceded her in death in 1982. She was employed...

Apr 15, 2019

Jonathon “Doc” Valentine, 64, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1954, the son of Edwin & Joan (Klenow) Valentine in East Tawas, Michigan. He was employed as a boilermaker for Local 169, working for nearly 40 years until his retirement. On May 1, 2009, he was...

Apr 13, 2019

Jay W. Alder, 48, of Beaverton, Michigan, formally of Detroit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born on April 7, 1971, the son of Gordon & Annette (Pelon) Alder in Dearborn, Michigan. He was employed by Alro Steel in Clare. Jay was a great artist & used his skills throughout his life...