Obituary Listing

Dec 4, 2024

Melvin H. Donahue, Sr., age 75 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday December 5, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Donald E. and Laura (McLaren) Donahue, Sr. was born in Midland on November 10. 1949 where he was raised and educated. Melvin had been employed as an operator for OmniSource in Bay City, retiring in...

Dec 3, 2024

Michael R. Nieman, age 70, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Robert and Lillian (Smith) Nieman, he was born in Midland on September 7, 1954.

Mike proudly served in the United States Army, with assignments in both the United States and...

Dec 1, 2024

Douglas William Johndro (Big Doug), 54 of Midland, MI, gained his angel wings on December 1, 2024 in the arms of his sister after a long and courageous battle with renal failure and CHF. He was born on January 1, 1970 to the late William Louis Johndro Jr. and Lucinda Ann (Schofield) Barrett in Midland, MI. Doug had a...

Nov 24, 2024

Nicholas M. Kilbreath, age 64, passed away on Sunday November 24th, 2024 surrounded by family at the MyMichigan Medical Center. The son of Floyd and the late Mary (Miles) Kilbreath was born in Midland March 8th, 1960. Nick had been employed as an industrial painter for many years. Between his time spent painting for the Union, and the countless...

Nov 20, 2024

Jasmine Marie Herr, age 36 of Coleman, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. She was born in Mission Viejo, California on March 13, 1988 to the late Robert Herr II and Lucinda Kania.

Jasmine enjoyed being outdoors, especially going camping. She loved doing arts and crafts, working with beads, and reading. Most...

Nov 19, 2024

Norman Lee Knapp age 82 of Midland peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 19. The son of the late Arthur and Marian (Lewis) Knapp, Norman was born in Alma, Michigan on August 19, 1942.

After graduating from Midland High School, he worked for North Central Airlines, served in the US Army, and later worked at Dow Corning.

Nov 11, 2024

Rachel Ida Last, age 86 of Midland, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Toni and Trish House in Auburn. She was born in Midland on November 24, 1937 to the late Emmanuel and Ethel (Stayler) Riegle.

Rachel loved playing cards, especially Hand and Foot. Word searches were also another favorite pastime of Rachels. Rachel will be...

Nov 3, 2024

Sandra Simmons, age 85 of Midland, died Sunday, November 3, 2024. Sandra was born in Dayton, Ohio, received her nursing degree from Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, her baccalaureate and master's degrees from Ohio State University, and her doctorate from Michigan State University. She held a number of administrative and educational positions throughout her career including Assistant Director of...

Nov 2, 2024

Lois B. (Franklin) Baker, age 95 of Midland, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hampton Manor Assisted Living in Merrill. The daughter of the late Herman and Carrie (Sly) Franklin was born in Ingersoll Township on August 11, 1929. Lois was a 1948 graduate of Midland High School, and graduated from Midland Hospital School of Practical Nursing...

Oct 31, 2024

Karen A. Smith, age 62 of Midland, passed away Thursday October 31, 2024. The daughter of the late Donald J. Pilon and Katherine (Larry) Smith was born in Flint, Michigan on September 7, 1962. Karen enjoyed riding her Harley motorcycle and being with family.

Surviving are her sons, Michael and Mark Smith; sisters, Paulette Pilon, Patti (Jimmy)...

Oct 31, 2024

Kenneth L. Johnson, age 88 of Midland, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. He was born on December 3, 1935 to the late Erick and Agnes (Paulson) Johnson in Gwinn Michigan where he was raised. Ken graduated from Gwinn High School in 1953 and joined the Navy, serving on the USS Manchester. After leaving the Navy, Ken began...

Oct 30, 2024

Beverly J. Richards, age 74 of Midland, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 with family by her side. She was born in Allen Park, Michigan on August 11, 1950 to the late Cecelia M. Chesser. In her spare time, Beverly enjoyed dancing, cooking, traveling and gardening. She will also be remembered for the love she...

Oct 28, 2024

Piccola I. (Hund-Bird) Sweebe, age 84 of Midland, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at her daughter's home in Sanford. She was born in Warren Twp, Midland County on May 19, 1940 to the late Elwood F. and Evelyn I. (Metcalf) Hund. On February 14, 1993, Cola married Jerry Sweebe in Midland and they shared 29 years together before...

Oct 27, 2024

Jim (James Henry) LaBean died on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 85. Jim was born in 1939 to George and Dorothy (Kraus)LaBean. He was raised on a farm in Pinconning, Michigan and graduated in 1957 from St. Michael's High School. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech and an M.A. in Industrial Management...

Oct 22, 2024

Neal A. Sweebe, age 79 of Midland, passed away at his home on the morning of October 22, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1945 to the late Charles Homer and Mary Margaret (Schaefer) Sweebe in Midland where he was raised. Neal graduated from Midland High School in 1963 and went on to work in the Service Department...

Oct 19, 2024

Bonnie Jean McDonald, 94 of Midland, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Bickford Assisted Living of Midland. She was born on February 25, 1930, in Saginaw to the late Francis and Edith (Smith) Madden.

Bonnie enjoyed her career at The Dow Chemical Company for several years and became close friends with her co-workers and others she...

Oct 17, 2024

Mark Allen Lauer, age 76 of Midland, passed away at his home with family near his side on October 17, 2024. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 24, 1947 to the late Russell H. and Naomi F. (David) Lauer. Mark served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member...

Oct 16, 2024

Phyllis Elaine (Livingston) Zink, age 91 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home with family. The daughter of the late Roger and Elsie (Wells) Livingston was born July 6, 1933 in Midland County. On June 14, 1952 she was married to Robert H. Zink and enjoy 53 years together. She had been employed by the Meridian...

Oct 13, 2024

Herman Leslie Miller, age 66 of Midland, Michigan passed away on October 13th after a long and courageous battle with cancer and other health challenges. His battle spanned over 15 years, and he fought till the end, surrounded by his loving family, as he left this world and ran into the arms of Jesus.

He was born...

Oct 12, 2024

Lita Lorraine (Krick) Coomer, age 86 of Midland, passed away peacefully at home with her family near her side. She was born in Crystal Valley, Michigan on December 12, 1937 to Vernon G. and Rose (Zimmerman) Krick. Lita was known for her love of baking, especially her sour cream drop cookies that, try as they might, no one could...