Obituary Listing

Jan 16, 2023

Clara J. Compton, 89, of Midland, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan.16, 2023.& She was born on August 11, 1933 to Charles and Julia (Skorewski) Keidel.

Her husband of 63 years, Ken, and her grandson Heath, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughters, Tyani Cates of Gillette, WY and Kendra...

Jan 11, 2023

Walter Eugene Groninger Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 99.& He lived in Midland, Michigan since 2004 after moving from Warsaw, Indiana.

Walter Eugene Groninger Jr. was born on April 28, 1923. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1941. After high school, he joined the Army and was a medic...

Jan 2, 2023

Dr. Robert (Bob) Lee Noveroske, 90, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 2, 2023. Bob was born on October 1, 1932 to Wilhelm W. Noveroske and Frances M. (Bleckno) Noveroske of Michigan City, IN.

Bob received an Eagle Scout Badge, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouts of...

Jan 1, 2023

James E. Chapman, age 67 of Hope, died on Sunday January 1, 2023 at his home. The son of the late Jonie and Sarah (Ray) Chapman was born in Midland on April 29, 1955. Jim had been employed with Three Rivers Construction and eventually worked and retired from Midland County Parks. His grandchildren & great grandchildren were the light...

Dec 29, 2022

Glenn J. Garrison, age 62 of Auburn, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1960 in Saginaw to Gerald L. and Helen B. Garrison. Glenn was a Journeyman Ironworker with Iron Workers Local 25 retiring from there after 33 years of service. Glenn was also employed as a mechanic with Stardust Entertainment Center and...

Dec 28, 2022

At 6:00 p.m. on a warm Saturday evening, April 23, 1938, Karyl Ann Doyle was born at home with attending physician Wilbur Towsley assisted by his nurse and friend of Karyl's mother, Bertha Bailey.

Karyl Ann Bertuleit, age 84 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland.

The only...

Dec 27, 2022

Dennis M. Blevins, age 90 of Midland, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Medilodge of Midland. He was born on July 24 in Marion, Michigan to the late Melvin and Carrie (Vallad) Blevins. Dennis proudly served our country with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Janet Case on October 21, 1951 in Marion, Michigan. Dennis...

Dec 25, 2022

Carol L. (Ropp) Gillespie, age 81 of Midland, passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Harvey C. and Beatrice M. (Krause) Ropp was born in Midland on September 16, 1941. Carol had been employed with The Dow Chemical Co. until retiring in 1991 after 30 years of service. She...

Dec 21, 2022

Kevin D. Bohnow, Jr., age 51 of Midland, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022 at his home. The son of Margaret "Marti" (Urbanawiz) and the late Kevin D. Bohnow, Sr., was born in Midland on November 15, 1971. He was currently working with Bohnow Lawn Care and M's Café. Kevin enjoyed playing video games, his dog Elle and spending...

Dec 14, 2022

& Cody Thomas Garrard, age 30 of Midland, MI, passed away December 14th, 2022 at his home. He was born in Midland, MI on May 22nd, 1992 to his Mother Rebecca (Bell) LaTarte. He graduated from Midland High School where he played Football and was in the Marching Band.

Cody enjoyed staying active by Snowboarding, Softball both...

Dec 14, 2022

James Robert Eastman, age 70 of Shepherd, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on August 2, 1952 in Midland to the late Donald R. and Dora J. (Yates) Eastman. He married the former Karen Havens on August 21, 2004 at the Floyd Church of God.

Dec 13, 2022

James Douglas Spann, age 89 of Sanford, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Welcome Home Senior Living in Auburn. He was born on November 23, 1933 in Midland to the late Leo and Edith Spann. James honorably served our country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving is his wife of 66 years, Grace...

Dec 9, 2022

Estol LaVerne Swem, age 97 of Sanford, died Friday morning December 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. The son of the late Blucher and Ruby Belle (Eggleston) Swem was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 20, 1925. Estol served in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was employed...

Dec 6, 2022

Barbara Mae Zimmerman, 78, of Alpena, Michigan passed away on December 6, 2022. She was born on October 21, 1944 to Robert and Helen Zimmerman in Detroit, Michigan.

Barb has happily resided at Blue Horizon's for almost forty years where she has made many wonderful friends. She loved music, singing, going out for rides in the car,...

Dec 3, 2022

Susan Smith Murrell was called home to the Lord on Saturday December 3rd, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Blanche and Richard Smith. She grew up in Huntington, attending Huntington High School and receiving her bachelor's and master's degrees in teaching from Marshall University. She was a charter member of the...

Nov 28, 2022

David Keith DeForest, 89, died at Candlestone Assisted Living on November 28, 2022. Born on October 5, 1933 to Mabel (Collins) and Charles Donald DeForest in Oceola County, Dave attended a one room school and was the only one in his class until High School. He graduated in 1950 from Marion High at age 16. He then worked various...

Nov 26, 2022

Robert Edison Roetman, age 80 of Sanford, died peacefully November 26, 2022 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. His wife and nephew, Mark VanAllsburg, were at his bedside. Robert was born to the late Theodore and Eleanor (Gay) Roetman in Grand Rapids on November 24, 1942. He graduated from LaSalle High School in St. Ignace in 1960....

Nov 22, 2022

Lillian Harriet Holland, age 99 of Midland, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at K and K Adult Foster Care Home. She was born in Lake, Michigan on April 26, 1923 to the late William and Ester (Fenner) McDonough. She graduated from Bay City Central High School and was married to Gerald Holland before his death in 2004.

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Nov 20, 2022

Jefferey Douglas Behr, age 70 of Midland, died November 20, 2022 at his home. He was born in Lansing to R.D. and Eileen (Schulze) Behr. Jeff graduated from Midland High School. He enjoyed Hunting, fishing, and camping. Jeff was a member of the NRA and was a gun enthusiast.

Jeff was musically gifted and was a member...

Nov 12, 2022

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