Obituaries
Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI
Richard J. Markva Sr.
Sep 11, 2017
In loving memory of Richard J. Markva Sr., age 67, who passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan and married the love of his life, Deanna Jean Eaton on July 22, 1969. He worked at Great Lakes Power Lift in Bridgeport...
Linda M. Boeye
Sep 11, 2017
Linda Marie Boeye, 56, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 11, 2017. She was born on January 25, 1961, the daughter of Adrianus & Donna Boeye. She was a veteran, proudly serving her country in the United States Navy. She graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social...
Terry E. Pratt
Sep 7, 2017
Terry E. Pratt, 71, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was born on December 23, 1945, the son of Edward & Daisy (Parker) Pratt in Reed City, Michigan. On February 1, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carol Priest in Beaverton, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 2009. He...
Donald F. Tuck
Sep 6, 2017
Donald F. Tuck, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on September 6, 2017. He was born on March 11, 1952, the son of Wayne & Thelma (Sites) Tuck in Gladwin, Michigan. He has lived in Gladwin County his entire life. Left to cherish his memory is his daughters: Kelli (Devin) Muma of Gladwin; Shelli Tuck & significant other: Matt...
Delores Dorothy Betke
Sep 2, 2017
Delores Simon Betke passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Delores was born to Jack and Frieda Simon on Friday, March 1, 1929 and was baptized as an infant in Detroit and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Oberlin, MI. She married Ernest Betke on November 20, 1948 and their loving marriage lasted 65 years. He preceded her in...
Larry R. Meehle
Aug 26, 2017
Larry R. Meehle, 86, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born on April 30, 1931, the son of Harold & Caroline (Vernon) Meehle in Flint, Michigan. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On September 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Frieda Parker in Durand,...
Dennis Doan
Aug 15, 2017
Dennis Doan, 58, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born in Gladwin on October 26, 1958 and he spent his entire life living in Gladwin County. He was honored to serve his country in the United States Navy. On September 12, 1998 he was united in marriage to his true love, Sheryl...
Michaelene R. Jordan
Aug 12, 2017
Michealene R. Jordan, 73, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at her home on Saturday, August 12, 2017. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 15, 1943 the daughter of Michael & Rose (Maziarski) Nykiel. On January 25, 1965 she married George Jordan in Dearborn, Michigan. They celebrated 35 wonderful years together before he predeceased her on 2000. She...
Herman W. White
Aug 12, 2017
Herman W. White, 94, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born on October 23, 1922, the son of William & Mary (Leuenberger) White in Gladwin, Michigan. He was united in marriage to Shirley Smith on September 7, 1946m in Pinconning, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 2002. He was employed by Dow...
Lewis E. Richmond
Aug 11, 2017
On August 11, 2017 Lewis E. Richmond, 84, of Midland, Michigan went home and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior. He was born on March 27, 1933 in Clare, Michigan the son of Clifford & Vera (Behnke) Richmond. On June 14, 1952, he was united in marriage to his true love, Verna Scheele in Gladwin, Michigan....
Kristina R. Garafalo
Aug 11, 2017
Kristina Rose Garafalo, 18, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly in Midland, Michigan on Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born on September 26, 1998 in Troy, Michigan the daughter of Anthony & Dana (August) Garafalo. She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated Valedictorian, class of 2017 from Gladwin High School and had been accepted...
Douglas Redcap
Aug 11, 2017
Douglas Redcap, 57, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on August 11, 2017. He was born on September 2, 1959, the son of Howard & Doris (Knoef) Redcap in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed at Delisle Lawn Care as an installer. His hunting cabin was his pride & joy. He moved there permanently in the early 2000’s, previously residing in...
Florence "Flossie" Adams
Aug 7, 2017
Florence “Flossie” Adams, 88, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, at the Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin, Michigan. She was born on December 6, 1928, the daughter of Francis & Mabelle (Donnley) Callow in Mt. Morris, Michigan. She was a librarian at Beaverton Rural Schools until her retirement. She has lived in Gladwin County since...
Velma P. Hutson
Aug 7, 2017
Velma P. Hutson, 84, of Beaverton, Michigan passed from this world on Monday, August 7, 2017 to be with her heavenly father. She was born in Flint, Michigan on September 8, 1932 the daughter of Russell & Mildred (Gee) Longstreth. In 1950 she was united in marriage to Robert Hutson. He predeceased her in 1963. Velma was a wonderful...
Dolores L. (Bullock) Horvath
Aug 5, 2017
Dolores L. (Bullock) Horvath, 91, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born on January 2, 1926 to Harry & Anna Norton in Detroit, Michigan. Dolores was a “Rosie the Riveter” building B-24’s at Willow Run during World War II. She had lived in Gladwin County for the past 3 years previously residing in...
Wanda Marie Atwater
Aug 4, 2017
Wanda Marie (Parker) Atwater, age 80, of Beaverton passed away with family by her side, on Friday, August 4, 2017. She was born June 14, 1937 to Bessie and Al Parker of Midland, Michigan. On August 25, 1956, Wanda married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Atwater of Bay City, who survives her. She is also survived by...
Lisa M. Maize
Aug 3, 2017
Lisa M. Maize, 53, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly in Midland, Michigan on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on December 10, 1963 the daughter of John & Linda (Dennish) Flynn. On July 21, 2010 she was united in marriage to Donald Maize in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had only lived in Gladwin...
Roger D. Bishop
Aug 1, 2017
Roger “Papa” D. Bishop, 73, of Beaverton, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gladwin on August 3, 1943 the son of Lester & Violet (Wirt) Bishop. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. On June 13, 1964 he was...
Jack L. Hassett
Jul 31, 2017
Jack Hassett of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Beaverton Baptist Church, Beaverton, MIchigan. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com
Luella A. Kindle
Jul 27, 2017
Luella A. Kindle, 90, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born on June 19, 1927, the daughter of George & Nellie (Killian) Russell in Flint, Michigan. On March 18, 1969, she was united in marriage to Loyd “Bud” Kindle. He predeceased her in 2016. She was a homemaker and resided in Gladwin County...
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