Obituary Listing

Jan 29, 2024

Richard "Dick" D. Pytlak, age 81 of Howell, passed away January 29, 2024 at his home. He was born in Detroit on October 6, 1942 to Ben and Helen (Kolnick) Pytlak. Dick grew up in Warren and graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1961. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Military...

Jan 26, 2024

Robert Loren Phillips died January 26, 2024 at Olson Manor. Bob was born in Midland, Michigan, on April 22, 1936, to Homer and Rose (Boakes) Phillips. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Lee (Dayringer) Phillips, and his son, David Loren Phillips.

He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren, Halie and Nate McNulty, sons...

Jan 26, 2024

Karen Jane Lewis, age 81 of Midland, passed away peacefully Friday, January 26, 2024 at home. She was born January 20, 1943 in Midland, Michigan to the late Kenneth Daniel and Clara (Steinke) Richards. Karen was baptized and confirmed from St. John's Lutheran Church. She attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Midland High School.

Karen...

Jan 19, 2024

Ruth Arlene Brubaker, age 92 of Midland, passed away on Friday morning, January 19, 2024 at King's Daughters Home in Midland. The daughter of the late Loren and Vera (Tuck) Buzzell was born in Gladwin on February 28, 1931, where she was raised and educated. On February 4, 1950 at First United Methodist Church, Ruth married Russell L. Brubaker...

Jan 12, 2024

George W. Ursuy, age 89 of Gladwin, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother & friend, passed away Friday January 12, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland with family by his side.  The son of the late John and Armella (Faeth) Ursuy was born in Saginaw on February 8, 1934.

George graduated from St. Mary's school in...

Jan 12, 2024

Richard "Dick" Burow, age 85 of Midland, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 with his family at his side.  He was born on September 4, 1938 in Titusville, PA to the late Frank and Florence (Wilson) Burow. He grew up in Cheswick, PA with two brothers.  Dick earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Grove City...

Jan 12, 2024

Gerald G. Jackson, age 94 of Sanford, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living in Sanford. The son of the late Guy A. and Edith (Thompson) Jackson was born in Weidman, Michigan on January 29, 1929. Gerald had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company, retiring after 28 years of service. He enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 11, 2024

Lila "Esther" Smazenka, 97, of Midland, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Brittany Manor.

The daughter of the late Clarence and Anna M. (McClinchey) Tice, Esther was born on June 1, 1926 in Clare, MI, where she was raised and educated. On September 14, 1946, she married Tony Smazenka. He passed away on December 27,...

Jan 7, 2024

Nicholas John Thomas, age 44 of West Branch, "Nick to those who loved him", passed away on Monday January 7, 2024 with his mother, Karen Ferguson and his father, Gary Thomas by his bedside. Nick was born on January 24, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended school in Bay City and Coleman. Nick was an avid hunter, fisherman and...

Dec 18, 2023

Donald E. "Pork" Donahue Jr., age 76 of Midland, passed away December 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 14, 1947 in Midland to the late Donald E. Donahue Sr. and Laura (McLaren) Donahue. Pork loved to race cars and he was an exceptional mechanic who could fix anything. He had a special love for children...

Dec 18, 2023

Melvin Lee Fosgard, 81, left us with a smile on his face and a heart full of love and laughter on December 18, 2023. Married to his beloved Charlotte for a remarkable 60 years, Mel brought joy to every moment of their journey together.

For 32 years, Mel fearlessly battled flames as a firefighter in Grosse Pointe...

Dec 15, 2023

Ken R. DeShone, age 66 of Beaverton, passed away on Friday December 15, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Gerald and Luciella B. Steel was born in Midland on February 5, 1957 where he was raised and educated. Ken enjoyed woodworking, playing the guitar and working on his dream truck.

Surviving is...

Dec 11, 2023

Amber Emily Elmore, age 41 of Midland, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona. The daughter of Brenda (Senkbeil) and the late Lee Elmore was born in Midland on October 12, 1982. Amber was a graduate of H.H. Dow High School and followed with a post-secondary program until she turned 26...

Dec 9, 2023

Gary James Wontorcik, age 66 of Midland, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in Midland on March 6, 1957 to John and Shirley (Kinney) Wontorcik. Gary was raised and educated in Midland, graduating from Bullock Creek Schools in 1975. He married the former Jacqueline Williams in Bay City on October 19, 1991 and they shared 32...

Dec 2, 2023

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Terry Robert Coin, 70, passed away at home on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. Terry was born and raised in Sanford, MI by Robert and Blanche (Carter) Coin. He graduated...

Dec 1, 2023

Patricia N. Weiger, age 73 of Midland, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at her residence. The daughter of the late Ivan H. and Nadine L. (Marshall) was born in Midland on July 9, 1950. Pat served in the United States Army where she was a part of the Women's Army Corps and the Michigan National Guard for...

Nov 27, 2023

Cheryl Ann Wirick, age 68 of Harrison, passed away on Monday November 27, 2023 at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland. Per the wishes of Cheryl, cremation has taken place.

Nov 27, 2023

Lois Fern Metz, 102 years old, of Sanford, Michigan and formerly of Osceola Indiana, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Meridian Acres in Sanford Michigan. Lois was born on July 4th, 1921, in Twelve Mile, Indiana to Marvin and Helen (Bashore) Grable.  She was married on January 28th, 1942, in Denver, Indiana to Paul J. Metz, who predeceased...

Nov 27, 2023

Mary Rose Siminski, age 77 of Midland, peacefully passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Midland King's Daughters. She was born in Alma on August 7, 1946 to the late Joseph and Guadalupe (Valles) Ortiz. On June 19, 1965, Mary married Michael "Mike" Siminski at St. Brigid's Catholic Church. They shared 49 years together before his death on February...

Nov 19, 2023

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Sally Ann (Roznowski) Fuhrman, age 84, passed away peacefully November 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born the youngest of 14 children to the...