Obituary Listing

Aug 4, 2022

Jimmey (Jim) Lee Andrick of Hope, Michigan passed away at home on August 4, 2022.& We know that Jim is marveling at the beautifully lush forests in heaven and is experiencing joy over unsanctioned whitetail hunting. Jim was a workhorse, spending most of his life cutting trees, working around his family's centennial farm, and serving as a hub of...

Aug 2, 2022

Albert J. Pruss, 101, passed away August 2, 2022 at his home in Midland.& He was born January 24, 1921 on a farm near Snyder, Nebraska to Albert B. Pruss and Beata (Bessie) (Tresnak) Pruss. He was the eldest of 10 sons. Following graduation from high school, Albert moved to Midland in 1940. He started work at Dow Chemical...

Jul 25, 2022

Eric H. Johnson, age 62 of Midland, passed away unexpectedly Monday July 25, 2022 at his home.&

He was born in Decatur, Illinois on June 13, 1960 to the late Jack and Shirley Johnson. He married the love of his life Christine on April 14, 1984. They were blessed with two children, Shannon and Brandon.

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Jul 22, 2022

Stephen Wesley Arthur, age 62 of Midland, died in a fatal truck accident on July 22, 2022. Stephen enjoyed being a father and taught his son the love of nature and animals. As a family, Steve, Noah and his mom, Nickie participated in the Midland 4 H Club for many years. They had great fun raising and showing pigs...

Jul 21, 2022

William R. Lamphere, age 84 of Midland, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. Bill was born to the late Clarence and Aletha (Costley) Lamphere in Midland on February 4, 1938. He was a graduate of Midland High School and retired Dow Chemical machinist and electrician. His family were very special to him. Together they...

Jul 18, 2022

Rev. Joy Arthur, age 96 of Midland, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center.

He began a career in Agriculture, studying at Michigan State University. In 1951, after serving in the US Navy, Rev. Arthur was recommended for ordained ministry by the Homer Methodist Church. He graduated from Taylor University, and Christian Theological Seminary, and...

Jul 16, 2022

Lucretia J. "Lu" Marden, age 84 of Midland, died Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born on April 3, 1938, she was the daughter of Fred and Jeannette (Mantell) Wendt. She married Jerald Marden on March 3, 1962 and they shared 54 years together before his death in 2016.

Lu was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Jul 15, 2022

Jeffrie C. Cole, age 76 of Midland, died peacefully at his home on Friday July 15, 2022 after a short illness. The son of the late Carl W. and Virginia E. (Bigelow) Cole was born in Alma on July 3, 1946. Jeff was employed by The Dow Chemical Company for 33 years. He started in Saran Wrap, then worked...

Jul 14, 2022

Michael John Uhl Sr., 72, of Sanford, MI went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2022, after a long illness.& The son of John and Catherine (Myer) Uhl Jr., Mike was born in Grayling, MI on March 3, 1950.

Mike attended Beaverton Public Schools. The Uhl family initially lived on Dale Rd. in Tobacco Township,...

Jul 13, 2022

Dawn A. Lewis, age 68 of Midland, passed away on July 13, 2022 and is now in heaven with her beloved husband, George A. Lewis. She was born on June 19, 1954 in Alma to the late Royce and Marlene (Mills) Martin. She and George Lewis were joined together in marriage on May 27, 2006. They enjoyed nearly 16...

Jul 10, 2022

Thomas L. Hale, age 68 of Free Soil, Michigan and formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his daughters house in Farwell. He was born in Midland to the late Harry Hale Sr. and Carol (Skutt) Hale on June 8, 1954. On August 18, 1973, he married the former Elaine Beach at the Midland Missionary Church....

Jul 9, 2022

Per the wishes of Bernice, cremation has taken place and there will be no other services.

Jul 3, 2022

Carol A Collins, aged 82, passed away late Sunday evening, July 3, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. The daughter of the late Alfred and Alice (Bush) Courier, she was born on February 18, 1940 in Pinconning, MI.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, euchre and playing bingo. She was a kind and generous...

Jul 1, 2022

William Walter Wichert, 88, passed away in his home on July 1, 2022, surrounded by family. Bill was born in Holt, Michigan, to the late Ernest and Berdella (King) Wichert on February 10, 1934.&He graduated from Blanchard High School in 1952, worked at General Electric in Edmore, and joined the Army in 1956. In 1958, Bill returned to Blanchard...

Jun 30, 2022

Sari Sue Altman, age 59 of Midland, passed away at Kindy Adult Foster Care on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1962 to Robert and Bette (Baldwin) Altman. Sari was a hard worker and helped extensively with the Arnold Center. She loved being creative with her favorite activities being crafts, crocheting, and painting.

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Jun 30, 2022

Paula Jean "Nany" LeDuc, age 88 of Hope, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Harold and Germain (Christen) Smith in Decatur, Indiana on October 3, 1933. She married Malcolm LeDuc on July 23, 1971 and they spent 25 years together before his death in 1996. She...

Jun 17, 2022

Hazel I. Lamee, age 92 of Midland, passed away Friday evening June 17, 2022 at her residence. The daughter of the late Paul and Lena (Skinner) Noack was born in Midland on March 14, 1930. Hazel was a member of Midland Missionary Church, enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family and friends. On...

Jun 15, 2022

Lynn A. Woodcock passed away on June 15, 2022, after a brief illness at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, MI.& Lynn was born in Homer Township at the family home on Woodcock Rd., February 7, 1926, to his parents Wilbur and Mary Ellen (Neale) Woodcock. The Woodcocks are a "First Family" of Midland County dating back to 1858....

Jun 13, 2022

Peggy Joyce Dice, age 81 of Sanford, passed away Monday June 13, 2022 at her residence. The daughter of the late Henry J. and Lucille D. (Chamberlain) Sheets was born in Midland on October 26, 1940, where she was raised and educated. Peggy enjoyed gardening, painting, woodworking, doing jig saw puzzles, reading, crossword puzzles, camping and fishing. On February...

Jun 8, 2022

Margery Lucille Oldham, age 87 of Midland, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. The daughter of the late George and Doris (Marsh) Popps was born September 27, 1934 in Mio. On February 23, 1957 she married James Oldham in Midland. They spent 56 years together before his death in 2013.

Margery enjoyed reading...