Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 9, 2023

James Lewis Allen (Jim), age 90, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family at K&K Quality Care Assisted Living Home. The son of the late Ernest F. and Mildred M. (Briggs) Allen was born in Saginaw on June 12, 1933, where he was raised and educated. Jim retired from Consumers Power after 39 years. Jim...

Jul 26, 2023

Eunice Ann (Arthur) Allen, age 92, peacefully passed away on July 26, 2023, surrounded by her family at K&K Quality Care Assisted Living home. The daughter of the late Harry A. and Olive G. (Brall) Arthur was born in Midland on August 23, 1930, where she was raised, educated, and chose to build her life. Eunice was one of...

Jul 22, 2023

Ardith Marilyn (Doering) Tait, 91, fell asleep in Jesus at her home on July 22, 2023. The daughter of Alfred and Viola (King) Doering was born in Hinsdale, IL on August 11, 1931. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years S. Reid Tait, and sisters Corrinne Hurt and Wilma McClarty. Surviving are sister Geraldine...

Jul 16, 2023

Our dear Eric crossed the bridge Sunday, July 16th to join his favorite dog, Noodles, his sister, Peggy Clark, and Dad, Red (William) Strack. Eric, born Dec 5, 1959, was a strong and loving son and brother. He worked for the Arnold Center for many years, including for 11 years as a contractor at the Dow Corning Corporate Center....

Jul 13, 2023

Glenn M. Gillespie, age 82 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at his residence. The son of the late Marion and Viola (Horning) Gillespie was born in Midland on July 13, 1940 where he was raised and educated. Glenn worked for The Dow Chemical Company for many years and after retiring he then went to work...

Jul 8, 2023

Janet Doris Strait (Ready), age 82, was originally from Michigan, but was residing with family in Merrillville, Indiana until she graduated from this life to heaven on July 8, 2023. She was a loving Mom and Grammie and will be deeply missed.

She was born in Midland, Michigan on January 26, 1941, to Lloyd Ray and Leone...

Jul 6, 2023

Maureen "Carol" L. Siekierda, age 85 of Verity Shores, passed away July 6, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1938 in Detroit to the late William and Edith (Francis) Hamilton. During summers as a child, Carol would go to Mackinac Island, something she really enjoyed. Carol was married to John T. Siekierda and they spent...

Jul 5, 2023

Alton Cecile Adams, age 67 of Midland, passed away July 5, 2023 at his home. He was born in Midland on May 23, 1956 to Marylouise (Kooyers) Adams and the late Lawrence Adams. He was a member of a large family and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Jun 30, 2023

Douglas W. Faylor, age 56 of Midland, passed away June 30, 2023 at his home. He was born in Midland on November 2, 1966 to the late Gaylord "Pete" and Wilma (Graham) Faylor. In his younger years, he enjoyed deer hunting and going to the casino. Most of all, Doug will be remembered for his love of visiting his...

Jun 26, 2023

Lawrence H. Potts, age 90 of Midland, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born in Midland on April 26, 1933 to the late John A. and Eva J. (Howe) Potts. Larry served his country honorably with the United States Army and worked as a pipefitter for Dow...

Jun 18, 2023

Debra L. Andrews, age 66 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Cascades Senior Living in Midland. The daughter of the late Stanley and Janet (Vinson) Waskevich, Debra was born in Midland on June 20, 1956. On September 16, 1978 she married Wayne Andrews.&After 42 years of marriage, Wayne passed away on April 20, 2021.

Jun 17, 2023

Vernon Fauver, 95, of Midland, passed away Saturday June 17, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on March 25, 1928, the son of the late Gale Vernon and Charlotte (Guss) Fauver. Upon graduating from Hammond High School in 1946, Vern joined the United States Navy and served in Galveston, Texas as an aeronautics instructor until...

Jun 16, 2023

A loving husband and father, Lael E. Nussbaum, age 77 of Midland, passed away Friday evening, June 16, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center.

Born November 30, 1945 in Dennison, Ohio, Lael was the son of the late Francis E. and Ellen A. (Lirgg) Nussbaum, Sr. Lael graduated Valedictorian of New Philadelphia High School in 1964. He earned...

Jun 15, 2023

Marcia L. Irish, age 74 of Midland, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 at Candlestone Assisted Living. The daughter of the late John and Aileen (Hartung) Patterson was born in Saginaw on August 17, 1948. Marcia was employed with Midland Hospital as a Nurse's Assistant for 15 years. She enjoyed bowling in her earlier years, working in her garden...

Jun 14, 2023

Brent Donald LaLonde, 60, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in Midland, Michigan.& He was born on November 25, 1962, to Alverda and Donald LaLonde. Brent was a kind and giving soul who always put others before himself.

In his younger years Brent was passionate about racing and spent many weekends at the track. He also...

Jun 8, 2023

Jeremy Ray Hayes, age 48 of Beaverton, passed away Thursday June 8, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his Family. He was born in Midland on January 13, 1975. Jeremy enjoyed spending time with family, friends, cooking and being the neighborhood DoorDash. He loved music and playing his guitar all of his life, riding motorcycles or anything with a...

May 30, 2023

Brian H. Keyes, age 57 of Chicago, passed away May 30, 2023 at his home. He was born to David H. Keyes and Ellen "Kay" (Spitnale) Keyes in Midland on September 10, 1965. Brian earned his Doctor of Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Not only was formal education important to Brian, he had a...