Mary Arlene Bernard

Mary Arlene Bernard, age 90 of Midland, passed away on Monday November 2, 2026, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. The daughter of the late Henry Earl and Jennie Louise Putnam was born March 11, 1936, in Midland where she was raised and educated. Arlene retired from The Dow Chemical Company. She was a lifelong member of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church where she was very active especially in choir. Arlene was also active as a Special Olympics mom for over 50 years. Arlene was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Bernard whom she was married to for just shy of 65 years. She will be remembered for her loving heart, her generosity and the many ways she touched the lives of those around her. She especially enjoyed sewing and quilting by creating beautiful quilts with love for her family and friends.

Surviving is her son, James Bernard; daughter, Caroline (Bruce) McLennan; grandchildren, Taylor (Bethany), Alyssa, and Sawyer (Allison) Maness; great grandchildren, Leighton, Reese and Parker. Her sister Ruth Laatsch of Midland and many nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday November 12, 2026, at St. Bridgid of Kildare Catholic Church. The rite of committal will follow in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family will receive guests at the church on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Special Olympics.