All Obituaries

Onalee B. Johnson, age 89 of Midland, passed away March 1, 2021 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Manley and Gladys Bentley was born July 24, 1931 in Midland. On April 5, 1952 she married Victor L. Johnson in Midland. He preceded her in death in 2018 after 66 years of marriage. Onalee loved being outdoors with her favorite hobbies being gardening, camping, and hunting with her family. Surviving are her children, Victoria (James) Robinette of Russellville, AL., Lynette Kio of...

Virginia M. (Haskell) Clipper, age 93 of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Allen D. and Lillian (McCullen) Haskell was born in Midland on September 1, 1927 where she was raised and educated. Virginia was a member of Memorial Presbyterian, enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her family. On December 24, 1942 in Midland, Virginia married Robert B. Clipper and after 76 years of marriage, he died on October...

Carolyn Ilene Peterson, age 85 of Midland, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 with her family by her side at Candlestone Assisted Living. Carolyn was born in Midland on Nov. 11, 1935 to the late Russell and Mildred (Yoder) Moore. Carolyn worked for 27 years with the Midland Co. School Employees Credit Union, retiring as the Manager. She was a member of both the First United Methodist Church of Midland and the Sears United Methodist Church in Sears, MI.   Carolyn was...

Eileen M. (Allen, Kocisky) Stoops, age 91 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. The daughter of the late Edward R. and Emily G. (Sirrine) Allen was born in Midland on March 2, 1929 where she was raised and educated. Eileen had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company for many years. She was a member of Homer United Methodist Church, active in Circle of Love and Hands of Hope. Eileen enjoyed bowling, playing golf, knitting, crocheting...

On February 15, 2021, Ruth Ann Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 77 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. She was ready to see Jesus after being home with hospice for 7 months.  Ruth Ann was born on September 14, 1943 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Arvid and Laura June (McQuestions) Johnson. She grew up in Leroy, Michigan where she loved playing with her 4 brothers and 1 sister.   On July 7, 1962, she married...

Vicki Sue (Salisbury) Decker was born June 16, 1948 in Midland, to Ralph Wick Salisbury and Myrtle Mahala (Bonner) Salisbury.  On February 11, 2021 Vicki rejoined her parents who predeceased her.  After graduating from Midland High School’s class of 1967, Vicki became a nurse.  She later expanded her education, was hired into Dow Corning and for over twenty years she contributed to areas of the company including DC’s steam and electric cogeneration plant (SECO),...

Katherine H. Smith, age 84 of Midland, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at MediLodge in Clare. The daughter of the late Howard and Emilia (Zimmerman) Griffith was born November 23, 1936 in Lapeer. On Feb 15, 1975, she married Larry A. Smith who preceded her in death in 1998. Surviving are her children, Paulette Pilon of Midland, Patti (Jimmy) Crumpton of Kentucky, Karen Smith of Midland; along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Per her wishes, no service will be held for...

Mary L. Randall, age 86 of Midland, went to be with her Lord on Thursday January 28, 2021. The daughter of the late Wendell and Lula M. (Meir) Spaulding was born on June 25, 1934 in Caro, Michigan. Those who knew Mary, knew her tremendous love for the Lord. She devoted her life to serving Him and being His witness. Mary was also a very devoted mother. Her love for her children was endless; always her thoughts were of them. Mary is survived by her children, Roland (Karen) Randall, McKenna...

Ryan L. Westergard, age 49 of Midland, passed away Tuesday January 26, 2021 at his residence. The son of Gertrude J. (Pischel) and the late Charles W. Westergard, Jr. was born in Standish on March 13, 1971. He was presently employed with Alex’s Railside Restaurant. Ryan enjoyed fishing, going camping, riding motorcycles and Snowmobiles, collecting guns, working on cars, playing cards, an avid Nascar Fan, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids. Surviving...

Stephan Anthony Jones, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2021. The son of the late Willard H. and Barbara J. (Williams) Jones was born in Midland Mi. on December 22, 1950. He graduated from Midland High School in 1969.  Steve would become a renowned Safety Director, first locally in Midland, then for large mining projects all over the U.S. The compassion and care Steve had for others made him perfect for those positions.  He was a self-proclaimed Juke Box hero, who...