All Obituaries

Ronald J. Spencer, age 51 of Gladwin, died Sunday September 25, 2022 at his residence. The son of the late Herbert and Connie (Haskell) Spencer was born in Garden City, Michigan on January 17, 1971. He had been employed with Ford Motor Company for many years. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing and going camping.   Surviving is his brother, Steve (Kelly) Spencer; aunts, Diane and Karen; companion, Theresa Generes; best friend, Crystal. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by...

Brittany Amanda Haner, age 30, passed away September 21, 2022 at her home in Houston, Texas. She was born December 21, 1990 in Midland to Douglas Haner and Kelly (Crook) Schwind. When she was young, Brittany went to live in Vero Beach, Florida where she graduated from high school with her class in 2010. She travelled wherever her heart took her and made many friends along the way. She had made many trips to see the Florida Gators, her favorite team, play in person.   Brittany will be...

Michael G. Roberson Sr., 56, was born on June 7th, 1966 to Gene and Karen(Gannon) Roberson in Midland, MI. On September 19th, 2022 his beautiful life was taken too soon by the neglectful actions of another while on his motorcycle. In Michael's childhood, he played baseball and enjoyed being outdoor's hunting, fishing and exploring. Into his adulthood, he decided to pursue being an entrepreneur/handyman. He also found a passion for motorcycles that went hand in hand with his love of...

Bonnie Elizabeth Habowski, age 91 of Sanford, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Plainview Assisted Living in Auburn. She is now at peace in heaven with her late husband and son. She was born on April 23, 1931 in Midland to the late Russell and Lillian (Fick) Roberson. She married Kenneth Habowski at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church on August 30, 1952. Her and Kenneth were longtime members of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sanford. Bonnie was a successful weaving artist and attended...

Harry B. Iafrate II, 58, of Midland, died peacefully Thursday night, September 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving children, Crystal, Harry, Zack. He was born in Midland, Michigan on April 22, 1964, the son of the late Harry B. Iafrate Sr. and Linda L. Iafrate (VanWyck).  Harry was employed at Saint-Gobain in Beaverton as a Production Leader since May of 2021. Harry spent 40 years in the Graphic Art Industry (Printing) working 28 years at McKay Press and 12 years at Quad...

Gordon William Jewett, age 81 of Sanford, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 with his loving family by his side at home. He was born on November 17, 1940 in Saginaw to the late Gordon A. and Lillian (Adams) Jewett. On August 2, 1958, he married the former Patricia Pringle in Saginaw. They raised their family together in Sanford where he was actively involved. Gordon owned and operated his business, J and A Window and Door for over 60 years. He has been a member of St. Paul’s...

Dale Arthur Rabbage, age 69 of Midland, passed away at home unexpectedly. The son of Ronald and Helen (Syckle) Rabbage was born June 13, 1953 in Midland. He was raised and educated in Midland and graduated from Bullock Creek High School in 1971. Dale served his country honorably with the United States Navy for many years. He enjoyed reading and had a love of anything outdoors. Dale was a kind man and will be remembered for the love he had for his family.   Surviving is his mother,...

Louise Jackson, age 92 of Sanford, passed away Saturday evening, August 20, 2022 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living in Sanford. The last of 14 children of the late Augusta and Louise (Thompson) Sumner was born in Gilmore Township on April 30, 1930. Anyone that knew Lou knew her love of the outdoors and hunting.  It was her passion.  At a young 85 years old, the family had to force her to stop climbing trees with her bow and arrow.  She just knew the buck of a lifetime was...

Mary Ellen (Hubert) Stevens, age 82 of Sanford, passed away Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. She was born on April 10th, 1940 in Midland to the late John and Helen (Crower) Hubert. She was united in marriage with Dale Stevens on April 28th, 1962 and they spent 60 wonderful years together. Mary retired from the City of Midland where she worked in many different departments. She loved being outdoors and participated in all outdoor activities with fishing being her...

Roxana Leigh Greene, Midland, Michigan, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022 at her home residence in Midland, under hospice care. Her family were gathered at her bed side. Roxana, better known to her friends as Roxie, was born as Roxana Leigh Hagan in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Flint Michigan on November 24, 1946 to Mr. Darrel Hagan and Mrs. Wilma Hagan. She was married to Mike Greene on July 15, 1978. Roxie grew up in Holly, Michigan, and graduated in 1964 with honors from...