Obituary Listing

Richard "Dick" Burow

Richard "Dick" Burow

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...

Gerald G. Jackson

Gerald G. Jackson

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,...

Lila "Esther" Smazenka

Lila "Esther" Smazenka

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,...

Nicholas J. Thomas

Nicholas J. Thomas

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...

Donald E. "Pork" Donahue Jr.

Donald E. "Pork" Donahue Jr.

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...

Melvin Lee Fosgard

Melvin Lee Fosgard

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...

Ken R. Deshone

Ken R. Deshone

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...

Amber Emily Elmore

Amber Emily Elmore

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...

Gary J. Wontorcik

Gary J. Wontorcik

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...

Terry Robert Coin

Terry Robert Coin

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...

Patricia N. Weiger

Patricia N. Weiger

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...

Cheryl Ann Wirick

Cheryl Ann Wirick

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.

Lois Fern Metz

Lois Fern Metz

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...

Mary Rose Siminski

Mary Rose Siminski

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...

Sally Ann (Roznowski) Fuhrman

Sally Ann (Roznowski) Fuhrman

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...

Catherine Grant Lindy "Kitzie"

Catherine Grant Lindy "Kitzie"

Nov 13, 2023

Catherine Grant Lindy "Kitzie" died on November 13,2023. She was the daughter of Colonel John W. and Catherine Smith Fitzpatrick. Kitzie was born and raised on Philadelphia's Main Line and attended boarding school there. Her playmate and best friend was her neighbor, Grace Kelly. Kitzie had a glorious childhood. The family owned many acres in Bucks County where they...

Michael Patrick Cundiff

Michael Patrick Cundiff

Nov 10, 2023

Michael Patrick Cundiff passed away in Midland, MI, November 10, 2023.  He was born to Bridget and Patrick Cundiff, Sr. on August 21, 1986 in Palm Springs, CA.  Along with Michael's parents, he is survived by his sisters, Ashley Cundiff Dorr (Matthew) and Shelby McWhirter; his brother Patrick Cundiff, Jr. (Lauren); as well as 3 nieces and 1 nephew....

Cheri Lynn (Snyder) Barrera

Cheri Lynn (Snyder) Barrera

Nov 8, 2023

On November 8, 2023, Cheri Barrera greeted her son Christopher and her grandson Isaaic in Heaven where they will run and breathe freely, full of life together.

Cheri Lynn (Snyder) Barrera was born in Midland, Michigan on September 25, 1960, to Jerry (Diane) Snyder and Betty (Dan) Cole. She was endlessly proud of her little brothers Jerry...

Constance C. "Connie" (Wood) Anderson

Constance C. "Connie" (Wood) Anderson

Nov 4, 2023

Constance "Connie" C. (Wood) Anderson, 89, of Sanford, MI, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Meridian Acres Assisted Living Home.  The daughter of the late Henry E. Wood and Winnifred E. (Andrews) Wood, she was born in Danville, Ill, June 30, 1934.  After completing her degrees in English and Physical Education and leading the University's synchronized swim...

Marcie M. Pnacek

Marcie M. Pnacek

Nov 2, 2023

Marcia Mae "Marcie" Pnacek, age 55 of Salina, California, formerly of Auburn, Michigan, passed away on November 2, 2023. Marcie was born in Saginaw on March 22, 1968. She was a 1986 graduate of Bay City Western High School and then went on to get her Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Art from Western Michigan University. She was an award...