All Obituaries

Jeanne Lou Nagel, age 75 of Midland, passed away due to covid, on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Theodore E. and Gertrude F. (Novak) Nagel was born in Auburn on May 31, 1945. Jeanne was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was an excellent cook. In her younger years she even had her own restaurant. She loved riding her horses also when she was younger. Jeanne loved to fish, (she usually got the largest one). She played...

Lois E. (Reischling) Perepeluk, age 90 of Sanford, passed away November 13, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of the late Homer and Wilva (Johnson) Reischling was born May 20, 1930 in Holly, MI. She enjoyed reading about the civil war and had a keen interest in the latest developments in medicine. Lois will be remembered by the afghan blankets she crocheted and then donated, her wonderful cooking, and the love she had for her entire family. Surviving are her daughters, Maria Ancic, Rita...

Paul Martin Pankratz, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020. The son of the late Cecil and Alice (Schneider) Pankratz was born March 30, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas.  He was raised in Chanute, Kansas. where he graduated from Chanute High School in 1951.  Despite battling polio at the age of six, he was active in scouting (achieving the rank of Eagle Scout), band, and other activities. Paul...

Joyce E. James, age 78 of Sanford, formerly of Fort Gratiot, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 8, 2020 while listening to Christian music with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Harry and Sylvia (Allen) Prouse was born August 14, 1942 in Buel Twp., Sanilac Co. Joyce worked with the St. Clair County Library, retiring in 1980 after 18 years of service. Joyce will be remembered as a devout Christian who loved being involved with her church. She was a...

Duane A. Miller, 90, of Midland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord Jesus on October 29, 2020, at Meridian Acres in Sanford following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 4, 1930 in Midland, MI. One of eight sons of the late Clarence M. and Bertha A. (Yoder) Miller, Duane was educated in the Bullock Creek School System and lived in Midland his entire life. He married Valetta A. (Wyse) on April 1, 1956 at the Pinegrove Mennonite Church, in Archbold, Ohio. Duane was a committed Christian...

Nathan E. Poland, 85 of Midland, our beloved dad, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The son of the late Frank and Lydia Poland was born April 14, 1935 in Midland. He graduated from Midland High School and was a longtime member of Midland Baptist Church. Nathan enjoyed fishing, hunting. He also loved to collect guns, knives and depression glass. On June 4, 1955, he married the former Joyce Crall at First Baptist Church in Midland. They...

Sandra L. Assels of Freeland passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on October 27, 2020 after a valiant struggle against cancer.  She was born in Midland on November 25, 1942 to the late Howard and Vera Moe.  She is survived by her husband Michael Assels; sons Scott (Nina Chism) Baine of South Carolina and Christopher Assels of Saginaw; brother Jerry (Janice) Moe of Arizona; son-in-law Tyrone Seeburger of Freeland; granddaughters Kendra Skalnican of Midland and Haley...

Arthur Dennis Stark, age 80 of Midland, passed away Monday October 27, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late Arthur and Lila Mae (Haley) Stark was born in Midland on April 17, 1940. Dennis served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Dow Corning for over 33 years retiring in 1996. On August 27, 1966, Dennis married the former Judy K. Allen, and after 45 years of marriage she died on December 19, 2011. Surviving is his son, Ray (Cheryl) Stark; son in...

Stephen Raymond Buda 71 of Midland died suddenly Monday Oct. 26, 2020 at his home. He was born Mar. 13, 1950 in Midland the son of the late Raymond and Wilma (Wendt) Buda. Stephen attended Midland Schools and graduated from Midland High. Stephen loved spending time with his family. He was an antique dealer for many years. Stephen enjoyed going to the Soaring Eagles Casino. He was also a really good cook. Stephen had a great sense of humor, always laughing, and fun to be around. He will be...

Daniel Lee Carman-Eagar, age 25 of Midland, passed away Sunday October 25, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center. Daniel was born in Midland on September 10, 1995. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, listening to music, mud bogging, but most of all he just enjoyed life to the fullest. Surviving is his parents, Carman and Lloyd Toner; daughters, Marilyn Young, Phyllis Carman-Eager; sisters, Katelyn Toner, Kelsey Toner, Kayla Toner, Khloe Toner; grandparents, William and Robin Carman; step...