All Obituaries

James A. Kendall, 94 of Midland, died May 12, 2021 at Independence Village.  A lifelong resident of Midland, he is survived by his wife Mary (Tooney), his daughter Anne Husser (Edward deceased), his son Charles (Allison), daughter-in-law Sarah Kendall Fisher, grandsons Jeffrey (Angela) Kendall, Stuart (Maria) Kendall, Scott Kendall, granddaughters Katie Kendall, Grace Kendall and Mary Husser and great grandson George Kendall.  His son Peter Kendall predeceased him. Mr. Kendall...

Hudson Ryan Moe, our baby with a huge personality and boundless energy, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of six months. He was born in Midland on October 13, 2020 to Kevin and Samantha Moe. Hudson always had a smile on his face and loved to play with the family dog. He had a huge impact and his memory will live on in those who have met him.   He will be forever remembered by his parents, Kevin and Samantha Moe; siblings, Mason, Bryson, and Jameson Moe; grandparents Terrie...

                  JoAnne M. Watson (Jo), age 89, of Midland, Michigan, passed away Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021, in her home at Riverside Place. JoAnne was born in Midland, on May 16, 1931, to the late Max and Hazel (Turk) Carey. JoAnne graduated from Midland High School, earned a degree from North Eastern Business College, and later earned her real estate license from Lansing Community College. She went on...

Brent B. Bartos, 60, of Midland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2021 after a heart attack caused by a blood clot.  It happened while he was swimming at the pool while snow birding in Florida.   He was a beloved son, devoted husband and loyal and trusted friend.   Brent was born May 8, 1960 in Midland. He was one of 4 children, son of the late Bernard and Sharon Bartos. He graduated from Midland High School in 1978 and from Ferris State University with an...

Terry Bert McBride, age 76 of Midland, passed away at home on Friday, April 30, 2021. The son of the late Ernest and Gladys (Krumm) McBride was born on April 25, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Central Michigan University with both a B.S and an M.A. in Education. He went on to work as a teacher for Midland Public Schools, retiring after 38 years of service. Terry was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Midland Elks Club.   Terry loved both...

Nancy Ann Putnam, age 89, of Midland, MI, died peacefully, Saturday, January 9, 2021 surrounded by her family in Ocala, Florida. The daughter of the late Phillip and Frances was born August 5, 1931 in Saginaw where she was raised and lived until she married the love of her life, Lowell Putnam.   Nancy, a 1949 graduate of Saint Andrews High School, married Lowell on April 25, 1953 at Saint Andrews in Saginaw. She was a member of Saint Brigid of Kildare in Midland where she avidly...

Florence J Gofton (Flo), age 90 of Midland passed away Monday morning April 26, 2021 at the MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late John and Florence (Hazelett) McCreight was born in Arnold, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1930. Flo moved to Midland in 1943 and was a 1948 graduate of Midland High School. She had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company until retiring in 1990 after 27 years of service. Flo was a member of First United Methodist Church, Midland, former...

Virginia Lois (Meylan) Wackerle, age 91 of Sanford, left this world on April 24 to be reunited with her husband on their 73rd wedding anniversary.  “Ginny” was born on August 12, 1929 in Bay City, Mi to the late Arnold and Mary (Wirbel) Meylan.  She carried her love of the land, to the love of her life, by marrying Lorraine Wackerle and becoming a farmer’s wife.  Ginny always said he married her because she could drive a tractor. Along with raising three...

Jon K. Bohnow, age 64 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday April 21, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late William and Dorothy G. (O’Connor) Bohnow as born in Midland on January 31, 1957. Jon served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, riding motorcycles and working on cars, but most of all Jon enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving is his daughter, Amber Bohnow; grandchildren, Hunter, Harley and Brantley; brothers, Barry (Patricia) Bohnow, David...

To know Ken Cummins, a life well lived, was to know a man who loved people.  Kenneth E. Cummins, devoted son, grandson, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away April 19, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center.  He was born to Frances M. Cummins on July 12, 1931 in Flint, MI.  He was lovingly raised by his grandparents Arthur and Blanche (Preston) Cummins in Bay City, MI.  He married his loving wife Arlene May (Mitchell) Cummins on Crane Court...