Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2023

Jewell Joan Allswede, age 91 of Grand Blanc and formerly of Sanford, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Abbey Park Senior Housing. She was born in Bay City on December 4, 1931 to the late Gus and Leona (Baumbach) Hipke.

Jewell loved to travel and visited many places throughout the United States. She enjoyed reading, knitting,...

Apr 6, 2023

Timothy S. Pomranky, age 74 of Midland, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home. He was born in Midland on October 19, 1948 to Jack and Marge (Stanchfield) Pomranky and was a graduate of Midland High School Class of '66. Together with his brother Joe, Tim owned and operated both the Pomranky Sports Center and Cross Auto Parts...

Apr 4, 2023

Dennis K. Coggins, age 60 of Midland, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Nottingham Place. The son of the late Olin and Lorraine (Cummins) Coggins was born in Bay City on April 7, 1962. Dennis attended Ashman School. He worked at the Arnold Center for many years. Dennis enjoyed listening to music, singing, dancing, painting and being around...

Mar 20, 2023

LaVonne J. Sanders, age 93 of Wheeler, passed away Monday March 20, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare Saginaw. The daughter of the late Wesley and Clara (Mountain) Gates was born in Breckenridge on August 28, 1929 where she was raised and educated. LaVonne was a member and very involved with First Congregational Church in Breckenridge. She lived on a farm...

Mar 17, 2023

Jean (Scott) Dittenber - Meddaugh passed away peacefully on 3/17/2023 at the Roosevelt House in Hemlock, MI at the age of 97 with family by her side. Jean was born in Freeland on 2/18/1926 to Robert and Elva (Arnold) Scott. She was raised with her siblings, Inez (Lee) Armstrong, Dave (Helen) and Alan (Virgie) Scott each of whom preceded...

Mar 16, 2023

After his consummate&valorand unwavering courage, Michael Lee Bissonnette, age 77, of Midland, was liberated from his battle with Parkinson's and Parkinson's related Dementia. He peacefully went to his eternal resting place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Olson Manor with his daughter and the unwavering staff by his side. He was born to his mother, Hazel Stead, on August...

Mar 14, 2023

Ty R. Maltby, age 45 of Merrill, passed away Tuesday March 14, 2023 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Ty was born in Midland on November 18, 1977. He was the employed with Walmart for 15 years. Ty enjoyed playing softball, bowling, going boating and fishing, floating down a river, and listening to the Detroit...

Mar 5, 2023

Ruth Josephine Bredt, age 103 of Midland, passed away at Medi Lodge on Sunday March 5, 2023. The daughter of the late John and Vend la (Ahlstrom) Carlson. She was born on Oct. 22, 1919 in Ishpeming, Ml. Ruth graduated from Ishpeming High School and moved to Detroit. She met and married Curt Bredt Jr. on Nov. 19, 1946,...

Mar 4, 2023

Laurence Clifford Huckins, age 84 of Suttons Bay and formerly of Sanford, passed away March 4, 2023 at home with family by his side. He was born on August 28, 1938 in Edenville Township to the late Harold and Ruth (Arnold) Huckins. After the death of Harold, Larry was raised by his mom and his step dad, Martin "Joe"...

Mar 2, 2023

Robert Rocha, age 74 of Coleman, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Ascension St. Johns Hospital in Detroit. He was born in Buel Twp, MI on May 29, 1948 to the late Margarito and Genevieve (Rocha) Velez. Robert honorably served our country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married the former Mary Fleming on March...

Feb 28, 2023

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Wilma Maxine DeForest, age 80 of Sanford, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 21, 1942 in Saginaw to the late William and Eva (Beebe)...

Feb 24, 2023

Anita Ingeborg Sanger, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Feb 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born Nov. 14, 1926 in the province of Mark Brandenburg, Germany, daughter of Artur Gustav Winzer and Margarete Erna (Richter) Winzer.& She was educated in Germany and Poland. After World War II she began working for the...

Feb 24, 2023

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Donna Lee Coin, aged 68, died unexpectedly at home Friday evening February 24, 2023. Donna was born to Robert and Germaine Tousignant on June 23, 1954 in Marquette, MI. Donna's father was in the military and...

Feb 22, 2023

John J. Hubert, age 83 of Midland, passed away Wednesday February 22, 2023 at his home. The son of the late John M. and Helen (Crower) Hubert was born in Midland on April 11, 1939 where he was raised and educated. John was employed with Kendall Electric for many years until retiring in 2003. He was a member of...

Feb 21, 2023

Richard H. Works, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The son of Richard Leon Works and Ethel Chatham Works was born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Works.

Richard H. Works is survived by his significant other, Sandra Smith; son, Richard...

Feb 19, 2023

Paul Alston Wooley, 93, of Sanford, MI died peacefully in his home on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023. He was born on August 31, 1929 in Beaverton and was the son of the late Stephen and Vera Verna (Patrick) Wooley. He graduated from Beaverton High School in 1947. He married the late Roberta Powell on December 30, 1950 and...

Feb 18, 2023

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Lena E. Perry, age 74 of Essexville, formerly of Sanford, passed away Saturday February 18, 2023 at McLaren Bay Regional. The daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma...

Feb 17, 2023

Jewel P. Hammond (McKnight), age 89, of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin peacefully passed away February 17, 2023 at her residence. The daughter to the late James A. and Ruth P. (French) McKnight, she was a longtime resident of Midland and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Jewel was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64...

Feb 16, 2023

Raymond F. Herman, age 75 of Midland, passed away early Thursday morning February 16, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living. The son of the late Raymond F. and Helen (Donovan) Herman was born in Midland on April 23, 1947 where he was raised and educated. Ray served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He then worked for Dow Corning...

Feb 14, 2023

Michael Stewart Allen, age 62 of Beaverton, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at home with his family at his side. He was born in Midland on February 15, 1960 to the late Lyle Allen and Beverly Yarger. Michael was raised by his mother and Donald Lee after his father passed away. He served his country honorably with the United...