Obituary Listing

Nov 15, 2020

Jeanne Lou Nagel, age 75 of Midland, passed away due to covid, on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Theodore E. and Gertrude F. (Novak) Nagel was born in Auburn on May 31, 1945. Jeanne was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was an excellent cook. In her younger...

Nov 11, 2020

Paul Martin Pankratz, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020.

The son of the late Cecil and Alice (Schneider) Pankratz was born March 30, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas.& He was raised in Chanute, Kansas. where he graduated from Chanute High School in 1951. Despite...

Nov 8, 2020

Joyce E. James, age 78 of Sanford, formerly of Fort Gratiot, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 8, 2020 while listening to Christian music with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Harry and Sylvia (Allen) Prouse was born August 14, 1942 in Buel Twp., Sanilac Co. Joyce worked with the...

Oct 29, 2020

Duane A. Miller, 90, of Midland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord Jesus on October 29, 2020, at Meridian Acres in Sanford following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 4, 1930 in Midland, MI. One of eight sons of the late Clarence M. and Bertha A. (Yoder) Miller, Duane was educated in the Bullock Creek School...

Oct 28, 2020

Nathan E. Poland, 85 of Midland, our beloved dad, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The son of the late Frank and Lydia Poland was born April 14, 1935 in Midland. He graduated from Midland High School and was a longtime member of Midland Baptist Church. Nathan enjoyed fishing, hunting. He also loved to...

Oct 27, 2020

Sandra L. Assels of Freeland passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on October 27, 2020 after a valiant struggle against cancer.& She was born in Midland on November 25, 1942 to the late Howard and Vera Moe. She is survived by her husband Michael Assels; sons Scott (Nina Chism) Baine of South Carolina and Christopher Assels of...

Oct 27, 2020

Arthur Dennis Stark, age 80 of Midland, passed away Monday October 27, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late Arthur and Lila Mae (Haley) Stark was born in Midland on April 17, 1940. Dennis served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Dow Corning for over 33 years retiring in 1996....

Oct 26, 2020

Stephen Raymond Buda 71 of Midland died suddenly Monday Oct. 26, 2020 at his home. He was born Mar. 13, 1950 in Midland the son of the late Raymond and Wilma (Wendt) Buda. Stephen attended Midland Schools and graduated from Midland High.

Stephen loved spending time with his family. He was an antique dealer for many years....

Oct 25, 2020

Daniel Lee Carman-Eagar, age 25 of Midland, passed away Sunday October 25, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center. Daniel was born in Midland on September 10, 1995. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, listening to music, mud bogging, but most of all he just enjoyed life to the fullest.

Surviving is his parents, Carman and Lloyd Toner; daughters, Marilyn...

Oct 17, 2020

Theresa Ann Hoggard, age 82 of Midland, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in January 1938 in Onawa, Iowa, to George and Catherine. In May of 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert L. Hoggard. He preceded her in death in 2004.

Theresa was an excellent cook,...

Oct 17, 2020

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Schacher, age 83 of Auburn, passed away on Saturday October 17, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late William P. and Eleanor E. (Wazbinski) Gwisdala was born in Auburn on the family farm November 17, 1936 where she was raised and educated. In 1953 Gerry graduated from St. James High...

Oct 16, 2020

Dennis George Green was born August 3, 1948, to George Henry Green and Gertrude Emma (Mudd) Green.&

Dennis passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, on what would have been his Dad's birthday, at age 72 with his children present at his home.

Dennis is survived by his formerwife Laurel Anne (Rosebush) Green, 3 children:...

Oct 12, 2020

Ronald Lee Shobe, age 58 of Midland, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Ray and Mary Lou (Wright) Shobe was born July 4, 1962 in Midland. On Jan 31, 1983, Ron married the former June Murphy in Beaverton. He loved his family and enjoyed the time he...

Oct 5, 2020

Jean Ann&Ostrander, age 82, ofSanford and MidlanddiedOctober 5, 2020. Thedaughter ofthe lateDonald and Grace (LaMee) McDonaldwas born onOctober 6, 1937in Midlandand grew up in Merrill.Shemarriedthe lateRobert (Red) Ostranderon April 161955. Jean provided home daycare for working parents for 20 years and each child became part of her extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert; parents...

Oct 4, 2020

Jean M. Fronius, age 88 of Midland, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Bickford Cottage. The daughter of the late John and Mary (Danyluk) Martin was born August 13, 1932 in Moran, Michigan. She enjoyed going to the casino, and playing cards. Jean was a member of the Pinochle Club.

Surviving are her daughters, Cindy (Paul)...

Sep 30, 2020

Jon Lipowitz of Midland, passed away due to cardiac-related complications on Wednesday, September 30th, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center.

Jon was born in Paterson, New Jersey on April 25, 1937. He graduated from Eastside High School in 1954 and attended Rutgers University.& He received a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and continued post-doctoral studies at...

Sep 25, 2020

Ralph L. Stockwell, age 75 of Sanford, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The son of the late William J. and Margaret M. (Griffiths) Stockwell was born July 13, 1945 in Midland. After high school Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force and honorably served his country from 1965 to 1973. During his service...

Sep 22, 2020

William A. "Bill" Rogers age 85, formerly of Midland, Michigan passed away on September 22nd, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida. The son of the late Laura (Ziets) and Buddy Rogers was born September 4th, 1935 in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. He honorably served his country with the United States Air Force for 4 years.

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Sep 22, 2020

Richard Leroy Tripp, age 86 of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The son of the late Leroy E. and Lucille M. (Sweet) Tripp was born in Midland on August 4, 1934. On September 11, 1953, he married the former Judy S. Starks in Midland. They shared 48 years together before her passing in...

Sep 17, 2020

Ronald J. Potter, age 87 of Bay City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at his residence with his wife and family by his side. The son of the late Hiram and Olive (Banes) Potter was born Dec. 3, 1932 in Mackinaw Co. and graduated from Rudyard High School. Ron served his country honorably with the United States Army...