Obituary Listing

Betty L. Mcgowen

Betty L. Mcgowen

Jan 8, 2021

Betty Anderson McGowan, age 83 of Midland. Betty was born on September 8, 1937 to William and Bessie Topper in Valparaiso, Indiana. She passed away on January 8, 2021 in Midland, Michigan with her granddaughters singing hymns by her side as she requested. Betty loved music, art, laughter, family and God. Betty leaves behind her children, Joseph (Rochelle) Anderson,...

Faithanne Marie Sawicki

Faithanne Marie Sawicki

Jan 8, 2021

FaithAnne Marie Sawicki, a beautiful "cup of sunshine" and living testimony to God's abounding love and grace, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 as the result of a sudden and undetected shunt malfunction leading to a catastrophic brain injury.& Born on August 15, 2002, FaithAnne was the youngest daughter of Pastor Michael T. and Patricia Sawicki.

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Donald A. Hawkins

Donald A. Hawkins

Jan 7, 2021

Donald A. Hawkins, 98 of Midland, passed away on January 7, 2021, at the Independence Village Senior Living Community in Midland, MI. Don was born on Nov. 28, 1922, the youngest of 3 children, to Minnie (Patterson) and Albert Hawkins in Bay City. He attended Bay City schools but graduated from Saginaw High School in 1940. He leaves behind...

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith

Jan 7, 2021

Robert L. Smith, age 88 of Midland and formerly of Bay City, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence. The son of the late Elwood H. and Helen M. (Tardiff) Smith was born October 25, 1932 in Bay City. Robert served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict with the United States Marine Corps. On May 14,...

John R. Schehl

John R. Schehl

Dec 27, 2020

John Raymond Schehl, age 72 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, December 27th, 2020.

John Schehl was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 22nd, 1948. He served in the Army as a mechanic. He then went on to Northwood University to play football and graduated with a degree in Restaurant Management.&

On July 10th, 1976,...

Mary Wilkins

Mary Wilkins

Dec 26, 2020

Mary Wilkins, age 98 of Midland, passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at the MidMichigan Medical Center, due to Covid-19. The daughter of the late George and Clara (Loufer) Gerhardt was born in Pinconning on November 21, 1922. Mary married Leonard Wilkins on October 7, 1944 in Pinconning and after 66 years of marriage he died on October 6,...

A. Modell Debell

A. Modell Debell

Dec 25, 2020

A. Modell DeBell, age 96 of Midland, passed away Friday evening December 25, 2020 at the MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Charles D. and Ellie Mae (Bransford) Lyell was born in Cleaton, Kentucky on May 12, 1924. Modell had been employed with Tri City Plastics until retiring in June of 1989 after 24 years of...

Wanda M. Lowry Miller

Wanda M. Lowry Miller

Dec 22, 2020

Wanda M. Lowry Miller, age 76 of Midland, passed away Tuesday December 22, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of the late Charles and Ester (Sova) Mackey was born in Midland on August 11, 1944. She enjoyed square and 2 step dancing, listening to classic country music, playing bingo and cards.

Surviving is her husband, Joseph Miller...

Joanne L. Piland

Joanne L. Piland

Dec 22, 2020

Joanne L. Piland, age 70 of Midland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday December 22, 2020. The daughter of Frank L. and the late Birdie (Brandt) Cooper was born in Midland on April 3, 1950 and graduated from Bullock Creek High School in 1968. Joanne enjoyed sewing in her earlier years, going fishing, being outdoors and helping...

Paul C. Allen

Paul C. Allen

Dec 21, 2020

Paul C. Allen, age 89 of Midland, passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at Medilodge in Midland. The son of the late Walter H. and Emily 0. (Craig) Allen was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on March 24, 1931. Paul served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with the United States Post Office...

Loretta J. Hardy

Loretta J. Hardy

Dec 21, 2020

Loretta J. Hardy, age 75 of Midland, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on March 21, 1945 in Augres, the daughter of Willard "Bill" and Laura (Sova) Hardy. Loretta worked at the Dow Chemical Company as an operated and retired in 2003. &She enjoyed playing softball,...

Bernard A. Adams

Bernard A. Adams

Dec 19, 2020

Bernard A. Adams, age 78 of Midland, passed away&Saturday morningDecember 19, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Orville and Miriam (Fox) Adams was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 2, 1942. As an infant he and his family moved to Saginaw where he was raised and educated graduating in 1962 from Merrill High School. Bernard...

Arnold J. Werner

Arnold J. Werner

Dec 18, 2020

Arnold J. Werner, age 88 of Sanford, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home. The son of the late Walter and Sally (Nowicki) Werner was born August 10, 1932 in Detroit. Arnold was a retired Master Craftsman and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sanford. He was devoted to his family and loved each and...

William E. Norris

William E. Norris

Dec 17, 2020

William E. Norris, age 92 of Clare, went to be with his Lord and Savior, after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Oak Park, IL on February 22, 1928, to the late Stanley and Lillian (Mottashed) Norris.& Bill proudly served in the United States Army, Military Police, in Seoul, Korea during WWII. Later Bill...

Emma Mae Tohm

Emma Mae Tohm

Dec 16, 2020

Emma Mae Tohm, age 75 of Shepherd, passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2020 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. The daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (McCann) Russell was born in Alberta, Canada on May 4, 1945. Mae ran a daycare for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant...

Gloria E. Werner

Gloria E. Werner

Dec 11, 2020

Gloria E. Werner, age 85 of Sanford, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late William A. and Edith M. Hamilton was born July 22, 1935 in Detroit. Gloria was a retired Certified Respiratory Therapist at Riverview Hospital in Detroit and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in...

Clarence J. Prill

Clarence J. Prill

Dec 9, 2020

Clarence J. Prill, age 65 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of Theresa B. (Walezak) and the late Clarence A. Prill was born in Caro, Michigan on April 10, 1955. Clarence had been employed with the former Delphi for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going mushroom picking, riding motorcycles...

Gary L. Feaster

Gary L. Feaster

Dec 9, 2020

Gary L. Feaster of Midland, born in Midland to the late Lawrence and Nora (Reisner) Feaster on October 6, 1938, passed away on December 9, 2020 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. Gary graduated from Midland High School in 1958. He then went to work for Ed Gibson as a mechanic and ran the bowling Pro-Shop at Midland and...

Joan Walsh

Joan Walsh

Dec 4, 2020

Joan C. Walsh, 88, former long-time resident of Midland, died on Friday December 4, 2020.& She was born on May 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Neil and Cecilia Lynch. She attended St. Brigid's school, graduated from Midland High School (class of 1950), and earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Marygrove College. Joan was a member...

Wayne A. "Tony" Tucker

Wayne A. "Tony" Tucker

Nov 26, 2020

Wayne A. "Tony" Tucker, age 66 of Midland, passed away Thursday evening November 26, 2020 at Country Square Assisted Living in Auburn. The son of Alta L. (Plummer) and the late Wilbur D. Tucker was born in Midland on June 4, 1954 where he was raised, educated and was a 1972 graduate of Midland High School. Wayne had been...