Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2021

Robert Roland Bernard, 90 of Midland, was called to heaven by our Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Bob was born in Bay City on August 30, 1930 to the late Irene (Picardy) and Howard Bernard. He married the love of his life Mary Arlene Putnam on April 14, 1956. Bob was a servant in all aspects...

Mar 14, 2021

Charles Earl Cone Jr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Earl was born on March 21, 1926 in Midland to the late Charles and Edith (McKeachie) Cone.&

Earl served in the United States Army during World War II at Pearl Harbor. Immediately following military discharge, Earl found employment...

Mar 8, 2021

Dean Paul Brewster, age 53 of Midland, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at his residence. The son of Dean W. and the late Paula (Mann) Brewster was born in Midland on February 21, 1968. Dean served in the United States Army during the Gulf War. He enjoyed spending time with his family and best friend Alex. Dean like...

Mar 5, 2021

Russell J. Thomas, age 86 of Midland, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at home with his family by his side. The son of the late Russell and Blanche (Rau) Thomas was born November 20, 1934 in West Branch where he was raised and educated. Russell served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Navy. Afterwards,...

Mar 1, 2021

Beatrice E. (Van Wyk) Green was born February 5, 1930 in Grand Rapids. She passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in Holly. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. (Dick) Green; daughter, Sharon Kay Green; and other loved ones.

Surviving is her son Richard (Margaret) Green; grandchildren, Jim, Dakota, Sarah and Joshua; as...

Mar 1, 2021

Onalee B. Johnson, age 89 of Midland, passed away March 1, 2021 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Manley and Gladys Bentley was born July 24, 1931 in Midland. On April 5, 1952 she married Victor L. Johnson in Midland. He preceded her in death in 2018 after 66 years of marriage. Onalee loved being outdoors with...

Feb 28, 2021

Virginia M. (Haskell) Clipper, age 93 of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Allen D. and Lillian (McCullen) Haskell was born in Midland on September 1, 1927 where she was raised and educated. Virginia was a member of Memorial Presbyterian, enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time...

Feb 24, 2021

Carolyn Ilene Peterson, age 85 of Midland, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 with her family by her side at Candlestone Assisted Living. Carolyn was born in Midland on Nov. 11, 1935 to the late Russell and Mildred (Yoder) Moore. Carolyn worked for 27 years with the Midland Co. School Employees Credit Union, retiring as the Manager. She...

Feb 24, 2021

Eileen M. (Allen, Kocisky) Stoops, age 91 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. The daughter of the late Edward R. and Emily G. (Sirrine) Allen was born in Midland on March 2, 1929 where she was raised and educated. Eileen had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company for...

Feb 15, 2021

On February 15, 2021, Ruth Ann Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 77 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. She was ready to see Jesus after being home with hospice for 7 months.& Ruth Ann was born on September 14, 1943 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Arvid and Laura June...

Feb 11, 2021

Vicki Sue (Salisbury) Decker was born June 16, 1948 in Midland, to Ralph Wick Salisbury and Myrtle Mahala (Bonner) Salisbury.& On February 11, 2021 Vicki rejoined her parents who predeceased her.

After graduating from Midland High School's class of 1967, Vicki became a nurse. She later expanded her education, was hired into Dow Corning and for over...

Feb 5, 2021

Katherine H. Smith, age 84 of Midland, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at MediLodge in Clare. The daughter of the late Howard and Emilia (Zimmerman) Griffith was born November 23, 1936 in Lapeer. On Feb 15, 1975, she married Larry A. Smith who preceded her in death in 1998. Surviving are her children, Paulette Pilon of Midland, Patti...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary L. Randall, age 86 of Midland, went to be with her Lord on Thursday January 28, 2021. The daughter of the late Wendell and Lula M. (Meir) Spaulding was born on June 25, 1934 in Caro, Michigan. Those who knew Mary, knew her tremendous love for the Lord. She devoted her life to serving Him and being His...

Jan 26, 2021

Ryan L. Westergard, age 49 of Midland, passed away Tuesday January 26, 2021 at his residence. The son of Gertrude J. (Pischel) and the late Charles W. Westergard, Jr. was born in Standish on March 13, 1971. He was presently employed with Alex's Railside Restaurant. Ryan enjoyed fishing, going camping, riding motorcycles and Snowmobiles, collecting guns, working on cars,...

Jan 21, 2021

Stephan Anthony Jones, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2021. The son of the late Willard H. and Barbara J. (Williams) Jones was born in Midland Mi. on December 22, 1950. He graduated from Midland High School in 1969.& Steve would become a renowned Safety Director, first locally in Midland, then for large mining projects all over...

Jan 20, 2021

Dale Jesse Ducommun, 92, of Midland, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 at MidMichigan Hospital Center. Dale was born in Urbana, Illinois on September 15th, 1928 to Elizabeth Blanche (Rasmus) Ducommun and Jesse Clarence Ducommun, while Jesse was an instructor at the College of Engineering at The University of Illinois. The family moved to...

Jan 18, 2021

John M. Haner, age 69 of Midland, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence. The son of the late Clifford and Mary (Heaslip) Haner was born May 25, 1951 in Saginaw. Visitation for John will be held from 1 - 3 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Memorial services will be private. Due to COVID 19 restrictions,...

Jan 12, 2021

Lois J. Bilow, age 93 of Midland, passed away January 12, 2021 at Olson Manor. There will be no services.

Jan 9, 2021

Nancy Ann Putnam, age 89, of Midland, MI, died peacefully, Saturday, January 9, 2021 surrounded by her family in Ocala, Florida. The daughter of the late Phillip and Frances was born August 5, 1931 in Saginaw where she was raised and lived until she married the love of her life, Lowell Putnam.

Nancy, a 1949 graduate of...

Jan 8, 2021

Ethel B. Mortenson, our loving mother, and grandmother, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at the age of 98. The daughter of the late James F. and Rosa A. (Meyers) Beougher was born February 28, 1922, in Midland. On February 24, 1945, she married the love of her life, Carl N. Mortenson in Midland. They shared 73 years together...