Obituary Listing
Joyce Mae Conklin
Jan 19, 2026
Joyce M. Conklin, age 86 of Midland, passed away on Monday January 19, 2026, at Stratford Pines in Midland. The daughter of the late Richard and Beulah (Unger) Turrell was born in Detroit on January 10, 1940. Joyce attended the 7th Day Church of God, enjoyed playing the piano and listening to music, traveling, fishing, and anything outdoors. On August...
Carole A. Plotzka
Jan 18, 2026
Carole A. Plotzka passed away January 18, 2026 in Midland. Her husband, Norman survives her. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Karen Janetha Parelius
Jan 16, 2026
Karen was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1938 and graduated from Flint Central High School in 1957, where she served as editor of the senior yearbook, The Prospectus. She earned a Bachelor of Humanities degree with High Honors, a Master of Music degree in Applied Music (Harp) from Michigan State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Administration...
Lela "Gayle" Rugenstein
Jan 15, 2026
Lela "Gayle" Rugenstein, age 90 of Midland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her residence surrounded by loving family. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 16, 1935, daughter of the late Russell and Violet A. (Harroun) Hickson. Gayle was a graduate of Pinconning High School, class of 1955, and in 1962 she married the love of...
Gary Lee Rozinski
Jan 14, 2026
Gary L. Rozinski, age 66, of Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 with family by his side.
Born on August 2, 1959 in Saginaw, MI, Gary was the beloved son of the late John and Norma Rozinski. He brought warmth and joy to those around him with his kind soul, caring nature, and compassionate spirit. Gary had a...
Patrick Richard Naples
Jan 10, 2026
Patrick Richard Naples unexpectedly passed away January 10, 2026, at the young age of 41 in his hometown of Midland, Michigan. Patrick was a kindhearted, very humorous, and spirited man who brought so much joy and laughter to all who knew him.
Born in Midland on October 3, 1984, Patrick graduated from Windover Highschool in 2003. He was a simple man...
Gilbert Daniel Bihn "Gramps"
Jan 8, 2026
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Gilbert Daniel Bihn “Gramps”, age 99 of Lee Twp, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Midland, on May 31, 1926, to the late John and Nellie (Murray) Bihn. Gilbert served his country honorably with the United States Army during World War II.
Gilbert...
Kathryn Marie (Kathy) Pomranky
Jan 7, 2026
Kathryn Marie (Kathy) Pomranky passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2026 at MediLodge in Midland. She was born on July 15, 1953 in Midland, Michigan to her parents Lyle and Fran Pomranky. Kathy was a lifelong resident of Midland. She attended Ashman School and retired from the Arnold Center in 2016 after 25 years of service.
Kathy was...
Coral A. Gooch
Jan 7, 2026
Coral Arvilla Gooch, age 98 passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026, at the Kings Daughter Home with family at her side. She was born June 13th, 1927, in Gladwin Michigan to the late Enson and Sylvia Grice. She married Ralph M. Gooch on June 6th, 1949, in Beaverton MI. They had just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary when Ralph passed...
Sheila Sue Smith-Rogers Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Sheila Sue Smith-Rogers Jr., of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 74.
Born on October 11, 1951, in Midland, MI, Sheila was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lilah (Huntoon) Smith. She married James "Jim" Rogers, with whom she shared a joyful and loving life. Together, they were devoted members of Clare Congregational...
Wayne G. Allen
Jan 4, 2026
Wayne G. Allen, age 89 of Sanford, passed away January 4, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the family farm in Clare, Michigan on January 27, 1936 to the late Ralph and Beatrice (Hodges) Allen. Wayne faithfully served his country with the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany for 2 years.
On...
Paul Zielinski
Jan 4, 2026
Paul Zielinski, age 78, of Midland, MI died on January 4, 2026 at home with his loving wife, Elaine, at his side.
He was born in Buffalo, NY in 1947 to Casimir and Clara Zielinski. He attended school in Buffalo and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at SUNY, Buffalo and then proceeded to receive his Master’s degree from Bowling Green...
Vicki Anne Moe
Jan 3, 2026
Vicki Anne Moe was a Sanford girl in all reality, although she had lived most recently in Beaverton. Vicki left this earthly life and family on January 3, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, crossing to the wonders, beauty, and glory of the eternity promised and provided by our Lord Jesus. Her loving husband, Tim Moe, was at her...
Dorothy Theresa (Walen) Wernette
Jan 1, 2026
Dorothy Theresa (Walen) Wernette, aged 95, of Midland peacefully went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy was born on November 30, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to John Charles Walen and Martha Ellen (Gasper) Walen. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Evelyn (Harry) Levandoski and...
Kenneth L. Maloney
Dec 30, 2025
Kenneth L. Maloney passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 after a long run with Parkinson's Disease. He adamantly refused to give in to the changes that inevitably made his active lifestyle ever more difficult and remained as mobile as he could possibly be through it all.
Ken was born on January 22, 1938 in Hudson, Michigan to William and Sofia...
Chase Cameron LaLonde
Dec 27, 2025
Chase Cameron LaLonde passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Midland, Michigan. He was born on September 26, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Chase is lovingly remembered by his parents, Lance LaLonde and Susan Sherman LaLonde; his brother, Travis Burns; his grandmother, Alverda LaLonde; his niece, Sadie Witkoske; and his nephew, Michael Witkoske. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins...
James A. "Jim" Allen
Dec 24, 2025
James A. (Jim) Allen passed away Dec. 24, 2025 after a courageous 5+ year battle with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). He is survived by is wife of 52 years Anita (Barrie) Bartolomei Allen; his son J. Bryan Allen and daughter in-law Kristina of Midland; his son Geoffrey Allen and daughter in-law Laurie Samuels of Alexandria, VA; and his two much-loved...
Donald Irving Herringshaw
Dec 15, 2025
Donald “Don” Herringshaw was born on November 19, 1932 in Midland County, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at age 93 on December 15, 2025 at Candlestone Assisted Living Facility.
Don was born and raised in Gordonville, Michigan, the youngest of seven children of the late Laura and George Herringshaw. He graduated from Midland High School in 1951, and shortly after he...
Craig Joseph Maxwell
Dec 13, 2025
Craig Joseph Maxwell entered into God’s Kingdom on December 13, 2025, after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy.
Born August 1, 1967, in Bay City, Michigan, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Susan (O’Brien) Maxwell. Craig married the love of his life, Adeline Kimberly Dawn (Leiva), on December 4, 1993. Together, they built a life filled with love, family,...
Mary Lynn Deborski
Dec 12, 2025
Mary Lynn Deborski passed away peacefully early December 12, 2025 at the age of 74, in the home she made with her family. Mary was born December 19, 1950 and grew up on the family farm in southwest Kansas. After graduating from Sublette High School, she attended Colorado State University, where she met her future husband, Gary Deborski. Married June...
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