Obituary Listing

Sep 22, 2023

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David Singer, age 83 of Sanford, passed away September 22, 2023 at his home. He was born in Detroit on December 4, 1939 to the late Victor and Valerie (Szydlowski) Singer. He served his country honorably with...

Sep 19, 2023

Surrounded by her loving family with many emotional I love you moments and heartfelt stories, Vera Elaine Twining went to heaven in peace.

Vera was the youngest of nine children born to Andrew and Cora Smith who resided and flourished in the Midland, Michigan farming community. She was raised steep in faith and carried these values throughout...

Sep 19, 2023

Delores Mae LaVier was born to Joe and Leota (Burkett) Palmateer on March 1st, 1931. She was the eldest of four children. Mom attended Midland Public Schools graduating in 1949. She worked the lunch counter at Cunninghams prior to marrying Virgil LaVier on May 27, 1950. Their union produced six children, Michelle, Rick, Virgil II, Steven, Wendy and Kelly....

Sep 17, 2023

Melvin Duane Garrett, 91, of Midland, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, at King's Daughters Home in Midland, MI.& The son of the late Clinton and Bernice (Wiltse) Garrett, and great-grandson of Midland County pioneer, Hugh Garrett Sr., Melvin was born on the Garrett homestead in Ingersoll Township on May 8, 1932. As a young boy, he helped his father...

Sep 16, 2023

Peter L. Simpson, age 64 of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his home. He was born in Midland on June 13, 1959 to the late Elbert and Joan (Chaffee) Simpson. Pete married the former Marcelle Poland on June 21, 1997. He spent 32 years as a service manager and the last 12 years in...

Sep 12, 2023

Scott F. Stemler, age 60 of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born in Saginaw on June 17, 1963 to Kim and Susan (Werth) Stemler. Scott had a brilliant mind and showcased his creativity through his career in mechanical engineering and painting paisley designs in his free time. He had a love for all things...

Sep 12, 2023

Leatha F. Curtis, age 95 of Midland, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at Kindy Care Center. The daughter of the late Noah A. and Iva B. (Valentine) Mast was born in Fairview, Michigan on July 8, 1928. She was a long time member of Eagle Ridge Church of God where she volunteered in...

Sep 12, 2023

On September 12, 2023, the world lost a beautiful soul as Courtney Jo Livingston was called home to be with Our Lord. Courtney was an amazing and loving daughter, sibling, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. She was an inspiration to everyone she met.

Courtney had many interests. She loved roller blading and learning to ride her unicycle....

Sep 12, 2023

Marshall J. St. Sauver, beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born in Midland on November 7, 2008, to his loving parents, David and Jennifer (Pangborn) St. Sauver. Marshall was raised in Midland and was a 9th grade student at H.H. Dow High School, where he played football.

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Sep 11, 2023

Beverly Kay Marquiss, loving mother, sister, and friend passed away September 11, 2023 at her home at the age of 86. She was born on October 28, 1936 in Midland to the late Clair and LaFerne (Earl) Ackerman. Beverly worked for 10 years at the Holiday Inn as in Housekeeping before going to work as a greeter at Walmart,...

Sep 11, 2023

Donald E. Sampsell, age 69 of Alger , passed away on Monday September 11, 2023. Per the wishes of Don, cremation has taken place and interment of his ashes will be at the Great Lakes National Cemetery Holly.

Sep 11, 2023

Linda May Schearer, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away September 11, 2023 in Tavares, FL at the age of 81. She was born in Midland, MI on June 12, 1942 to the late Clarence E. and Rozella M. (Wood) Syckle. She married Jerry Schearer on December 23, 1961 in Midland and have cherished 62 years together. Linda treasured...

Sep 11, 2023

Donald L. Starin, Jr., age 70 of Midland, passed away on Monday September 11, 2023 at his residence. The son of the late Donald L. and Charlotte (Ruby) Starin, Sr. was born in Lansing on October 20, 1952 where he was raised and educated. Don attended Michigan State University. He worked for Kelly Services in Dow for over 38...

Sep 10, 2023

Per the wishes of Lyna, cremation has taken place.

Sep 5, 2023

Roger W. Bacon, age 85, of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Meridian Acres in Sanford, surrounded by his family. The son of the late William J. and Marie E. (Fisher) Bacon was born in Saginaw on October 3, 1937, where he was raised and educated.&

Roger served in the United States Navy from 1956...

Sep 4, 2023

Quita was born in Lincoln, IL on January 15, 1938.& Her Mother was half German and her Father was the son of Croatian immigrants. In the early 40's the Verban family moved to California where her father worked in the San Pedro shipyard as a master welder building Liberty Ships. Quita began her schooling in California. After the war,...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Ray Pyle (April 10, 1946 - August 30, 2023)

Robert often referred to as Bob, Bobby, Bobba and even Gomer was a one of kind guy. With a heart of gold, he was always helping others in any way he could.

Bob had many jobs in his life, his first job took place in...

Aug 26, 2023

Mickey Dale Sparks, age 66 of Midland, passed away August 26, 2023 at his home with family by his side.& He was born in Midland on July 18th 1957 to Betty (Clark) Wittbrodt and Art Sparks. Mickey was employed at Soaring Eagle Casino as a slot attendant. His colleagues were not just fellow workers, they were family. He inspired...

Aug 23, 2023

Rendell Jay White, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his home on August 23, 2023 at the age of 66. He was born in Flushing on January 29, 1957 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Langdon) White. Ren married the love of his life, the former Sharon McNeill, on May 23, 1981 in Albright Shores.

Aug 15, 2023

Donna Charlotte Jacobs, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away August 15, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born in Cook County, Minnesota on March 6, 1926 to the late David and Reba (Merrill) Nordstrom. On February 11, 1950, she married Frank Jacobs and they spent 49 years together before his death. Donna enjoyed solving word searches...