Obituary Listing

Jun 2, 2024

Blanche's funeral service will be live streamed. Please note that the live stream will start approximately 15 minutes before the service time. To view the live stream, scroll down to the services portion of her tribute page and click "open video" under the funeral service tab. We are planning on recording her service as well so if there are...

Jun 1, 2024

Michael James Ray, age 73 of Midland, went home to Jesus on Saturday June 1, 2024 at Medilodge of Midland. The son of the late Russell J. and Phyllis I. (Rogers) Ray was born in Midland on August 17, 1950. Mike worked for a local scrap yard for many years. He took great pride in his work, sorting scrap...

May 28, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that the world has lost a faithful patriot. Claude I. Tompkins, age 98 of Sanford, Michigan, was called home to take his place in the Kingdom of Heaven, on Tuesday May 28, 2024. All who knew him are better for his touch in their lives. It is no minor achievement for him to reach...

May 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that members of the Wade family announce the passing of their beloved father, James A. Wade on Sunday, May 26th, 2024.  He was born on July 19, 1933 in Howell, Michigan to Harold and Lois Wade.  He was the only surviving child and lived a very active life.  He met and married Edith Wade...

May 26, 2024

Jean Ellen Thomas, age 82 of Sanford, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. She was born in Detroit on July 3, 1941 to the late William and Lucy (Enzer) Durkee. Jean was raised and educated in Bellaire where she worked at the family pharmacy and toy store.

Jean was a member of...

May 26, 2024

To view the live stream of Carolyn's services, please click the link below. Please note that the video will not start until approximately 10 minutes before the service time. Please check that the volume is turned up on your electronic device. If you have any issues, please call Aldersgate Church at 989-631-1151.

 https://www.aldersgate.church/funeral-livestream 

Carolyn Jane Mallery, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...

May 22, 2024

To view the recording of Helen's Funeral Mass, please scroll down to the service schedule and click "open video" under the funeral liturgy area.

Helen Anastasia Varner, 83-years-old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 22, 2024 after a valiant fight with cancer. Her "Strong Like a Bull" will to live, unwavering faith in God,...

May 19, 2024

Lois Janet Anderson, 87, of Midland, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Sunday, May 19th, at MyMichigan Medical Center.

Lois was born on February 3rd, 1937 to Joe and Norma (Reed) Smith in Bay City, MI. The family added younger brother Jimmy eight years later.

Lois grew up in Bay City....

May 10, 2024

Valetta Ann (Wyse) Miller went to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, May 10th, 2024 after a lengthy battle with dementia.  During her ninety-one years she lived a life of faithfulness to God and family, personifying what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman.

Val was born on March 2nd, 1933 to Henry and Lydia...

May 8, 2024

Kathleen Sue Shoemaker, 75, of Midland, Michigan went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Kathleen (Kathy) was born in Midland to Darwin and Clara (Beck) Orwig. She graduated from Regina High School in 1967 and Ferris State College in 1970. She was a registered dental hygienist for 44 years, working...

May 5, 2024

Thomas M Galloway III died on May 5, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family.   Tom, who was the kindest of men, as a husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, was born in Midland, Michigan on August 16, 1946. His parents, Jack and Helen Galloway, predeceased him, as well as his two siblings, Fred and Cindy.  He is...

Apr 15, 2024

Thomas Edward Wright, age 90 of Midland, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024 at his residence. The son of the late James and Maimie (Shauver) Wright was born in Salamonia, Indiana on May 16, 1933. He had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company for over 45 years retiring in 1995. Tom also worked for Conley Security for...

Apr 15, 2024

Mark W. Pomranky, Sr., age 60 of Rhodes, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. The son of the late Walter R. and Audrey R. (Wood) Pomranky was born in Midland on February 28, 1964, where he was raised and educated. Mark had been employed as an Environmental Supervisor/ Demolition operator for...

Apr 13, 2024

Timothy D. "Timmy" Tracy was born on June 6, 1986 to his loving parents, Mona (Shuler) and Philip Tracy. They were by his side when God called Timmy home to Heaven on April 13, 2024. His soul knew no evil and his smile could brighten anyone's day. Timmy made a huge impact in the lives of many, including his...

Apr 3, 2024

Judy K. Whalen, age 81 of Midland, passed away April 3, 2024 at home with family by her side. She was born in Flint on August 19, 1942 to the late Mark and Eleanor L. (Hendricks) McKinnon. On November 26, 1976, Judy married James D. Whalen and they shared 40 years together before his death in 2016. She worked...

Mar 31, 2024

Ann Carolyn (Brown) Allen passed away on Easter morning March 31, 2024 at Bickford Senior Living of Midland. She was born in Allegan, Michigan on March 29, 1933 to Bernath Brown and Ruth (Wood) Brown. She lived with her family in Allegan until she was 7 years old and then spent a very memorable year in Batavia, New York...

Mar 29, 2024

To view the recording of Richard's service, please scroll down to the services portion of the tribute page and click "open video".

God received Richard Carl Dumler, 74, to his eternal heavenly home on March 29, 2024.

Born June 13, 1949 in Flint, Michigan to Carl and Olive Church Dumler, Rich graduated high school in...

Mar 28, 2024

To view the recording of Larry's service, please scroll down to the services portion of his tribute page and click open video.

Donald Larry Thurston, age 79 of Midland, passed away on March 28, 2024 at MyMichigan Health with family at his side. Larry was the son of the late Donald and Joann Thurston and was born...

Mar 28, 2024

Maura "Jim" Bartch Jr. was born October 25, 1924 in Buchanan, Michigan. He passed away March 28, 2024 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint at the age of 99. Jim graduated from High School in Detroit, Michigan. After school he joined the Army and served in Europe during World War 2. Jim then spent many years working at General...

Mar 26, 2024

Marjorie A. Justice, known to her friends as Marge, has left this world to join her beloved husband, Frank, who has been waiting for her in Heaven since 1987, along with many other loved ones. Marge was born on May 27, 1924 to the late Toney and Katherine (Cooper) Wells in the small village of Alba, Michigan. She had...