Obituary Listing

Jun 11, 2025

All are welcome to attend a celebration of Grace's life from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025. It will be held in the Fireside Lounge at The H Hotel, 111 W. Main St. Midland, MI 48640.

She didn't get the nickname "Amazing Grace" for nothing. Grace Shriner lived, loved and served with something...

Jun 10, 2025

Jeffery Brian Kinne, age 72 of Gladwin, passed away June 10, 2025 at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He was born in Gladwin on July 9, 1952 to the late Harold and Maxine (Dundas) Kinne. Jeff married the former Sandy Tripp on May 11, 2007 in Gladwin and they have shared 18 years together. Jeff loved spending time in...

Jun 6, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. Mielke, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born in Freeland on July 27, 1955 to the late Janice Brewer.

Bob enjoyed spending time outdoors with his favorite hobbies including hunting, fishing, and camping. He had a special eye for detail which...

Jun 5, 2025

Richard T. Harness, age 95 of Midland, passed away, peacefully,  on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Toni and Trish House. The son of the late Thurl and Velma (Gooch) Harness was born in Midland on May 5, 1930. After high school, Richard Served in the United States Army during both the Korean and Vietnam War's. He had been...

Jun 3, 2025

Patrick T. Darby, age 80 of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. The son of the late Francis and Marguerite (Kennelly) Darby was born in Hemlock on October 11, 1944. Pat began working during high school and was a proud member of the Hemlock class of 1963. He continued working...

Jun 1, 2025

Marietta L. Lewis-Tripp, 68, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Midland, Michigan, the city where she was born on May 27, 1957. Her life was marked by a deep love for her family, a passion for adventure, and a commitment to helping others.

Marietta dedicated much of her professional life to working as a special...

May 31, 2025

Our beloved friend and relative, Jill L. Freeland, left us for a better place on Saturday, May 31, 2025.  She was born in Lapeer, MI on My 13, 1959 to John and Margaret Freeland.  She graduated from Columbiaville High School and pursued further education. Earning a BSW from Eastern Michigan University, followed by an MSW from Wayne State University....

May 31, 2025

Terri M. (Juck) Williams, age 60 of Midland, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 31, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Gary Juck and Carol (Williams) Bedrosian in Fenton, Michigan on March 15, 1965. On August 30, 1986 she married the love of her life, Lance Williams. Terri enjoyed spending time with her...

May 29, 2025

Jay Arther Morgan, age 91 of Midland, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born December 12, 1933 in Midland, Michigan to the late Lewis and Dorothy (Drake) Morgan. Jay's career with Dow Chemical began in 1955 and spanned 33 years with his retirement in 1988. He was a longtime member of...

May 20, 2025

Donna B. Ouderkirk, at age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Wedgewood of Winter Haven, Florida.

Donna was born on December 4, 1934, in Midland, Michigan daughter of the late Grant Arliss and Agnes (Rutherford) Yager. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Thelma Ouderkirk, sister Florence Schumacher, brother Merle Yager, Son,...

May 20, 2025

Alice Jean Potts, age 88 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born in Midland, Michigan on September 8th, 1936, to the late Joseph and Frances (Pashick) Novak. Jean served her country honorably with the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. On May...

May 20, 2025

A loving husband, father and grandfather, John K. Jones, age 73 of Midland, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday morning May 20, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He will be missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

John was born on June 23, 1951 to the late John E. and...

May 18, 2025

Robert Dale Peterson, age 87 of Midland, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025 with his family by his side at Candlestone Assisted Living. Robert was born in Midland on February 17, 1938 to the late Milton and Marion (Sutliff) Peterson. Bob worked for 28 years as a custodian with Midland Public Schools. He was a member of both...

May 15, 2025

Mervyn E. Sanders, age 76 of Midland, passed away at home on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with family by his side. He was born on July 30. 1948 in Saginaw to the late Robert E. and LaVonne J. (Gates) Sanders. Mervyn served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of...

May 15, 2025

Edward Lee Porter Jr., age 77 of Beaverton, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1947 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Edward Sr. and Marguerite (Beule) Porter. He graduated from Taylor Center Highschool and went on to attend Henry Ford Community College.

Edward owned and operated several businesses in the area...

May 12, 2025

Joyce L. Hall, age 96 of Midland, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living. She was born on June 1, 1928 in Midland to the late Edgar and Helen (Dart) Crandell. She lived most of her life in the Midland area where she received her education. Joyce married James D. Hall in Midland on October...

May 10, 2025

Dwight Bauder, beloved father, grandfather, husband and son peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday May 10th, 2025, at the age of 68 years old. He was born on December 12th, 1956, in Sanford to the late Lawrence Bauder and Dorothy (Perry) Smith. Dwight attended Meridian schools and went on to get his GED. Dwight met his...

May 9, 2025

Kristen Theresa Webb, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend went Home to Heaven on May 9, 2025 at the age of 49. She was born in Flint, Michigan on November 2, 1975 to Thomas Carl and Carol Ann (Harshman) Webb. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwood University with a Bachelors of Business Administration, a degree she put to...

May 4, 2025

Richard Lee Collins, age 88 of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Sterling, Michigan on February 9, 1937 to the late Irum and Bessie (Moore) Collins. Richard was raised in Rhodes and was a graduate of Pinconning High School. He enjoyed being outdoors with his...

May 3, 2025

David M. Hayner, age 76 of Midland, passed away on Saturday morning May 3, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center. He was born to the late Clarence and Catherine (Geddes) Hayner in Saginaw on August 14, 1948. David served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed with the former Saginaw Steering Gear (General...