Obituary Listing

Aug 5, 2021

Charles Edward Rutledge (May 15, 1960 – August 5, 2021)

On Thursday, August 5, Charles Rutledge, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle passed away at age 61 with his family at his side.&

Chuck was born in Mesa, Arizona to Robert and Mary Carol (Beckett) Rutledge and was raised in Redondo Beach, California. On July...

Aug 4, 2021

William "Bill" Joseph Morin, age 79 of Midland, passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. The son of the late Alfred and Phyllis (Morand) Morin was born in Bay City on May 28, 1942. He attended St. Joseph High School graduating in 1960 and then attended Bay City Junior College. Bill served in...

Aug 2, 2021

Ronnie L. Frederickson, Jr. age 56 of Midland, passed away Monday August 2, 2021 at his residence. The son of late Ronnie L. and Roberta (Rutledge) Frederickson was born in Midland on July 13, 1965. He enjoyed working on anything mechanical, fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving is his wife,...

Jul 27, 2021

Clarence "Al" McFarlane, age 66 of Midland, passed away Tuesday evening July 27, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Clarence E. and Zola M. (Marvin) McFarlane was born in Midland on May 18, 1955. Al enjoyed doing small engine repair, being outdoors hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping, but most of all he enjoyed being with...

Jul 22, 2021

Patricia E. Key of Grand Rapids, formerly of Midland and Coleman, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 22, surrounded by the love of her family.& Pat was born in Saginaw on May 4, 1935 to John and Edna (Waite) Gibbons. She graduated from Midland High School in 1953 and began working at the Midland Daily News, where...

Jul 19, 2021

Shelly J. Cherry, age 66 of Sanford, passed away Monday July 19, 2021 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. The daughter of the late Donald and Fern (Moe) Francis was born in Midland on December 11, 1954 where she was raised and educated. Shelly had been employed with MidMichigan Medical Center in Food Services. She enjoyed reading,...

Jul 16, 2021

Robert Leroy Parker, 98, passed away on July 16, 2021.& Bob was born in Ludington, MI on November 8, 1922 to the late Earl and Inger (Anderson) Parker. He was raised in Ludington, MI, lived his career life in Midland, MI and spent his retirement years in Ellenton, FL for the winter and Midland, MI for the summer.

Jul 15, 2021

Lucille "Lucy" Edna Ross, age 94 of Midland, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 8th, 1926 in Flint and was the daughter of the late Russell O. and F.E. Beamish.

Lucy worked as a housekeeper and baker. She would sell her baked goods at the Farmers...

Jul 13, 2021

Beverly J. Morgan, age 84 of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Malcolm and Augusta (Main) Mills was born May 13, 1937 in Edmore, Michigan. She married Jay Morgan on August 26, 1955 and they have shared 65 wonderful years together. Beverly was self-employed with an upholstery business. &She...

Jul 13, 2021

Muryle P. Wise, Sr., age 91 of Midland, passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021 at his residence surround by his family. The son of the late Earl D. and Marie E. (Hahn) Wise was born in Midland on June 5, 1930 where he was raised and educated. Muryle had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company until his retirement...

Jul 8, 2021

Richard D. Reeves, age 93 of Northwood, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his residence. The son of the late Frederick and Helena (Donaghy) Reeves was born on April 24, 1928 in Midland where he was raised. Richard served his country honorably with the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He graduated with high honors from...

Jul 7, 2021

Lucille Caldwell, age 74 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021 at Comfort Care Assisted Living in Bay City. The daughter of the late Grove C. and Osie (Ward) Johnson was born in Buckingham, Kentucky on January 5, 1947. She worked as a nanny for many families, and graduated from Delta College. Lucille enjoyed doing ceramic, bowling, reading,...

Jul 6, 2021

A beautiful and gracious lady, Luella Pearl Glesner left us on July 6, 2021 at the age of 93. The daughter of the late Stephen and Vera (Patrick) Wooley was born on December 30, 1927 in Midland and was raised and educated in Beaverton. On June 30, 1951 she married Edward J Glesner. Luella worked for Dow Corning Corp....

Jun 30, 2021

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James L. "Jim" Moore Sr., age 85 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at MediLodge of Midland. The son of the late Cecil and Anne (Holzinger) Moore was born April 15, 1936 in Gary, Indiana. Jim served his country...

Jun 25, 2021

Maynell B. Thurston, age 98 of Midland, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 peacefully at her home. Maynell was the daughter of the late William and Ida (Herren) Hancock. She was born May 25, 1923 in Silver Pointe, TN. Her family relocated to the Mapleton area when she was a young girl. Maynell met and fell in love with...

Jun 23, 2021

Brandon Michael Rusmisel, age 32 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence. The son of Dennis M. Rusmisel and Brenda K. Krompetz-Curtis was born February 11, 1989 in Saginaw. On August 29, 2020, he married Valentina J. Marsh in Sanford. Brandon loved anything loud including fireworks, and car audio systems. He had a green thumb...

Jun 20, 2021

Donna Suzanne (Ovaitt) Baker of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Jackson and Jonesville, Michigan, passed to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021 following a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's. Her loving daughter and caretaker Lindsay Baker was at her side. "Sue" was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 7, 1936 residing in Midland, Michigan until 1970 before...

Jun 19, 2021

Donna M. Hollingshead, age 65 of Midland, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 19, 2021 at her residence. The daughter of Georgette M. (Marcy) and the late Roy H. Wismer was born in Midland on February 21, 1956. She was a 1974 graduate of Merrill High School. Donna most recently worked at Owen's Party Store where she made many friends...

Jun 15, 2021

Kenneth D. Gingerich, age 95 of Sanford, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021 at the MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Private burial has taken place in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Jun 5, 2021

John T. "Jack" Hunter, age 85 of Midland, passed away Saturday June 5, 2021 at Stratford Pines Nursing Home. The son of the late Robert and Muriel (Lincoln) Hunter was born in Bay City on December 22, 1936. After graduating from High School, Jack enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Vietnam War and after 22...