Obituary Listing

Apr 27, 2023

Caroline Gunkler, 97, of Midland, MI, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a long life of dedicated service to her family and community. Caroline was born on May 8, 1925, to Carl and Zetta Waterfall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She caught the eye of high school student-athlete Albert Gunkler when they attended North...

Apr 23, 2023

Gary L. Briggs, 80, of Sanford went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus appropriately on Sunday morning, April 23, 2023. His passing followed a long battle with Alzheimer/Dementia during which he always kept his sense of humor and spunk. Gary was born February 5, 1943 in his grandparents' home in Averill. His father was serving in WW2...

Apr 19, 2023

Lee James Elmore, 81, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, April 19 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland.& He was born in Edenville, Michigan on April 20, 1941 to the late Stanley and Donna (Shepherd) Elmore. He worked at Robinsons Industries and then completed his duties in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne. After returning, he landed a...

Apr 16, 2023

Dolores B. Jackson, age 92 of Midland, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Brittany Manor of Midland. She was born in Midland on January 20, 1931 to the late Lewis and Dorothy (Drake) Morgan. Dolores married Gilbert Jackson in Midland on July 1, 1949 and they shared 56 years together before his death in 2006.

She...

Apr 15, 2023

Paul B. Robert, age 75 of Midland, passed away Saturday April 15, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Alphie I. and Germaine N. (Blais) Robert was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on April 26, 1947. He was employed with the former Dow Corning as a chemist. Paul enjoyed playing golf, softball, bowling, volleyball, traveling,...

Apr 12, 2023

Marjorie "Marge" Cable, 94, of Midland (formerly of Custer) passed away, joining her Lord on April 12, 2023. Marge was born in Montrose to Arthur and Maude (Neahusan) Hobson. She graduated from Montrose high school earning the honor of valedictorian of her class.

Marge married Donald Cable and they shared 44 years of marriage and raised 5...

Apr 6, 2023

Ernest N. Grove, age 87, of Midland, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023 at Stratford Pines. The son of the late Perry A. and Flossie M. (Young) Grove was born in St. Louis, Michigan on June 19, 1935. Ernie was the Body Shop Manager at Dirk Waltz for over 39 years, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, watching...

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...