All Obituaries

Ronald J. Potter, age 87 of Bay City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at his residence with his wife and family by his side. The son of the late Hiram and Olive (Banes) Potter was born Dec. 3, 1932 in Mackinaw Co. and graduated from Rudyard High School. Ron served his country honorably with the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. Ron worked on iron ore freighters that sailed the Great Lakes for 15 seasons, the last one as a Wheelsman on the Arthur M. Anderson. Ron went...

F. LaRetta Major, 97, of Midland, Michigan died September 11, 2020 at her home at Riverside Place in Midland. She is the daughter of Joe and Darlien Mustoe. She was born in Scotland Co., Missouri, on October 2,1922. LaRetta attended Detroit schools and the Detroit Business Institute. After graduating in 1942, she married Leo C. Major on May 8, 1943. They spent 47 years together raising their two children and making wonderful memories with their family and friends. Before Leo's death in...

Leatha A. Fahrner, age 87 of Auburn, passed away Thursday September 10, 2020 at the Toni and Trish House. The daughter of the late Floyd and Phebia (Bates) Schearer was born in Hope Michigan on November 27, 1932. She was a member of Auburn United Methodist Church where she was very involved in many church activities. On November 11, 1950, Leatha married Ronald E. Fahrner and together they owned and operated Tri City Furniture. She and Ron enjoyed traveling together and wintering in Florida....

Dorothy A. Lewis, age 93 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Cascades Assisted Living in Midland where she received wonderful care. The family also wishes to thank the loving care she received at the Caring Place. The daughter of the late Clifford V. and Audrey E. (Mitte) Shovan was born June 22, 1927 in Midland. On May 26, 1956, Dorothy married James E. Lewis. They shared 40 years together before his passing in 1996. Dorothy was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran...

Amy Jo Lambert, age 52 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. The daughter of Thomas and Rose Ann (Rytlewski) Lambert was born on February 13, 1968 in Bay City. Amy loved the outdoors with her favorite activities being camping, hiking, kayaking, and biking. She lovingly taught many children as the Director of the Fun House in Midland. She had a special place in her heart for all kids, many of who will miss her.  Family...

Clarence J. Ruggles, age 88 of Sanford, passed away Monday morning August 24, 2020 at Health Source in Saginaw. The son of the late Harry L. and Leona (Rogalski) Ruggles was born in Saginaw on September 1, 1931. Clarence graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. Clarence worked as a pattern maker for several companies, eventually working for General Motors as a pattern maker until retiring in 1991 after 30 years of...

Carol A. Struthers, 91 of Midland died on August 22, 2020.  Daughter of the late Herman and Hilda (Dollhoff) Schart, she was born December 18, 1928 in Cleveland, OH. The family  moved from Cleveland to San Francisco, when she was 16. From there, Carol attended the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Decorative Arts.  She was also a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority.  While there she met and married James (Jim) A....

Ray D. Varner, age 75 of Hope, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. The son of Evelyn (Wetherell) and the late Leo Varner was born in Midland on October 15, 1944. He graduated from Midland High School in 1962 and signed on with the Air Force right after high school. After returning home from service, Ray went on to become a career electrician with The Dow Chemical Company, a profession that he was very proud of. After 35 years, he retired from Dow in...

Dwight David Curry Sunrise: May 2, 1949 Sunset: August 8, 2020 Dwight David Curry was born May 2, 1949 in Chicago Illinois to Jesse Curry and the Jettie B. Curry (nee Matthews). At age ten, his family moved to Ann Arbor, MI where he attended Forsythe Middle School and Pioneer High School and was on the cross-country track team. He served in the Vietnam War, and was later employed at Hamburg Industries Railroad Company, in North Augusta, SC, followed by employment as a truck driver for...

Dave F. Eddy, age 63 of Hope, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at his residence surround by his family following a 5-year battle with cancer. The son of the late Stewart and Arlene J. (Morel) Eddy was born in Bay City on February 2, 1957. Dave had been employed with Sheet Metal Worker Local 7 from 1978 until his retirement in 2016. He was very involved with the Union having served as business agent from June 1, 2010 until his retirement. Dave was a loving and...