Obituary Listing

Nora E. Feaster

Nora E. Feaster

Nov 21, 2009

Nora E. Feaster, age 95 of Midland, died Saturday November 21, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. The daughter of the late Charles A. and Harriet (Williams) Reisner was born in Midland on September 15, 1914 where she was raised and educated. On August 4, 1934 in Midland Nora married Lawrence Feaster. He died on January 6, 2002. She loved...

Fern D. Pearson

Fern D. Pearson

Nov 19, 2009

Fern D. Pearson, age 84 of Midland died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Thursday, November 19, 2009. The daughter of the late James and Jennie (Dell) De Geer was born on December 16, 1924 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On September 20, 1980 she married Mr. Kenneth S. Pearson. Fern worked as the Administrator for...

James E. Fenske

James E. Fenske

Nov 18, 2009

James E. Fenske, age 72 of Midland died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 surrounded by his family at his side. The son of the late Edward and Viola Fenske was born on March 3, 1937 in Midland where he was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School in 1955. James served with the...

Thomas L. Poddig Sr.

Thomas L. Poddig Sr.

Nov 14, 2009

Thomas Poddig Sr., age 65 of Sanford died at the Mid Michigan Medical Center on Saturday, November 14, 2009. The son of the late Henry F. and Pauline (Davis) Poddig was born on January 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI where he was raised and educated. Tom served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1962 to 1968. He...

Joseph D."Joe" Andrews

Joseph D."Joe" Andrews

Nov 14, 2009

Joseph D. "Joe" Andrews, age 48 of Gladwin, died Saturday November 14, 2009 at West Branch Medical Center from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. The son of Harold and Cyress (Koselka) Andrews was born in Detroit on December 6, 1960 where he was raised and educated. Joe was employed as a chemical engineer with The Dow Chemical Co....

Verna B. Price

Verna B. Price

Nov 12, 2009

Verna B. (House) Price, age 74 of Midland, died Thursday November 12, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. The daughter of the late Guy A. and Idabell (Westphal) House was born March 27, 1935 in West Virginia. Verna enjoyed watching soap operas and birds. She loved flowers and gardening. She is survived by her son, Bill Price...

Ronald A. Kretz

Ronald A. Kretz

Nov 8, 2009

Ronald A. Kretz, age 70 of Freeland, died Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. The son of the late Anthony and Claradell (Vermillion) Kretz was born on March 12, 1939 in Saginaw. Ron served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. On September 8, 1962 he married the former Sue...

Jack S. Pomranky

Jack S. Pomranky

Nov 8, 2009

Jack S. Pomranky, age 81 of Midland died Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Kenora, Ontario, Canada while on a hunting trip. The son of the late Clarence and Lucy (Miller) Pomranky was born on July 11, 1928 in Midland where he was raised and educated. On April 17, 1948 he married the former Marjorie Jean Stanchfield. After 56 years...

Ruth V. (Fisher) Mccollister

Ruth V. (Fisher) Mccollister

Nov 5, 2009

Ruth V. (Fisher) McCollister, age 90 of Midland, died Thursday morning November 5, 2009 at King's Daughters. The daughter of the late Ralph J. and Zelda H. (Johnston) Fisher was born in Midland on September 2, 1919 where she was raised and educated. On December 27, 1954 Ruth married Floyd W. McCollister. He died on February 3, 2007. Ruth...

Doracs I. Fix

Doracs I. Fix

Nov 1, 2009

Dorcas I. Fix, 89 of Midland died Sunday, November 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Fix, loving mother of Margaret (Richard) Pullin, Richard (Denise) Fix and Lawrence Fix; five grandchildren, Kristina, Heather, Chad, Crystal and Shannon; six great grandchildren, Marlus, Alexandra, Grayson, Braydon, Levi and Nathan; many nieces and nephews. Private family services have been held....

Anne J. Finkbeiner

Anne J. Finkbeiner

Oct 31, 2009

Anne J. (Moore) Finkbeiner, age 83 of Oro Valley, AZ and formerly of Midland and Frankfort, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Tucson, AZ. The daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Barker) Moore was born on August 13, 1926 in Highland Park, MI. On August 22, 1948 she married Warren H. Finkbeiner in Birmingham, MI. Anne attended Stephens...

Ronald G. Boulis

Ronald G. Boulis

Oct 25, 2009

Ronald G. Boulis, age 59 of Midland, died Sunday morning October 25, 2009 at his residence. The son of the late Glenn H. and Libby (Sobota) Boulis was born in Ithica on October 9, 1950 where he was raised and educated. He enjoyed working on cars, and being with his family and friends. On May 22, 1980 in Howell,...

Patsy P. Beamish

Patsy P. Beamish

Oct 23, 2009

Patsy P. Beamish, age 58 of Midland died Friday evening October 23, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late James and Georgia (Majors) Bostic was born in Morristown, Tennessee on February 9, 1950. Patsy had worked with the Midland Public Schools as a paraprofessional. She was a caretaker to many people, enjoyed cooking especially cinnamon rolls...

Lillian Theresa Ciszewski

Lillian Theresa Ciszewski

Oct 22, 2009

Lillian T. (Szyper) Ciszewski, 89, of Midland, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. The daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Szyper was born October 2, 1920 in Chicago, IL where she was raised and educated. Lillian has resided in Midland since 1978. She is survived by her daughters, Vivian Buscemi of Clifton, New Jersey, Bonnie...

H. Jane Post

H. Jane Post

Oct 21, 2009

H. Jane Post, 73, of Midland, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at her home. The daughter of the late John and Agnes (Jaster) Post was born January 1, 1936 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Jane had worked as a payroll clerk for the Dow Chemical Company, retiring in 1982 after 28 years of service. After retiring...

Iris Kathleen Gruber

Iris Kathleen Gruber

Oct 19, 2009

Iris Kathleen (Stickley) Gruber, 87, of Midland passed away Monday, October 19, 2009, at Tendercare of Midland. The daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle (Riggie) Stickley was born in Midland on November 19, 1921 and resided in Homer Township nearly her entire life. Iris married Lynn James Gruber on December 20, 1941, he predeceased her in 1956. She...

Florence Barkman Merrick

Florence Barkman Merrick

Oct 18, 2009

Florence B. Merrick, age 69 of Sanford died Sunday, October 18, 2009. Florence was born in New York State on May 19, 1940 and later moved to Florida where she lived and worked for thirty years, moving to Midland in 1995. Florence had attended the Midland Seventh Day Adventist Church. Florence is survived by her companion and care giver...

Dolores M. (Howard) Townsend

Dolores M. (Howard) Townsend

Oct 18, 2009

Dolores M. (Howard) Townsend age 82 of Midland died Sunday October 18, 2009 at Brittan Manor. The daughter of the late Harry and Lydia (Kane) Howard was born on April 29, 1927 in Rogers City. She moved to Midland as a youth and graduated from Midland High School in 1945. On June 22, 1947 she married Joseph Townsend in...

Dalton Laclair Decker

Dalton Laclair Decker

Oct 13, 2009

Dalton LaClair Decker, age 87, of Midland, MI, died peacefully Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, 2009. The son of Dewey and Martha was born on Apr. 26, 1922, in Meno, OK. He was raised in Texline, TX, and graduated from Oklahoma Bible Academy in 1939. Dalton graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, where he met Laura Jean Barnum....

Jamie Allison Vanmeter

Jamie Allison Vanmeter

Oct 7, 2009

Jamie Allison (Bethard) VanMeter, 48, of Midland died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of Wilbur and the late Mary Joann (Piorkowski) Bethard was born April 7, 1961 in AuGres where she was raised and educated, graduating from Standish High School in 1979. Jamie thrived in life as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt...