Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2019

Leonard R. Smolarkiewicz, age 66 of Beaverton, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Mid Michigan Medical Center. The son of the late Raymond and Stephanie (Lalko) Smolarkiewicz was born August 15, 1953 in Wyandotte, MI. Leonard truly loved his career as a truck driver, taking him all over the country. When not driving truck, he enjoyed hunting and...

Dec 4, 2019

Steven D. Tripp, age 58 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Nov 28, 2019

Ronald M Tyra Jr. Midland, Michigan. Our beloved brother and uncle passed away Thursday November 28, 2019, at the age of 49. He was born on February 1, 1970, son of the late Ronald and Janet (Smith) Tyra in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed working with family and friends, helping out with construction jobs. He also enjoyed playing bingo and...

Nov 27, 2019

Janet L. (Zimmerman) Wittbrodt, age 78 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her residence. The daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Kruzel) Zimmerman was born February 28, 1941 in Petoskey. She was a graduate of Midland High School and went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a clerk. Janet played many...

Nov 21, 2019

Larry J. Coates, age 84 of Saginaw and formerly of Midland, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Saginaw Senior Care in Saginaw. The son of the late Paul E. and Laura S. (Hamilton) Coates, was born March 13, 1935 in Midland. Larry served his country honorable in the United States Air Force and with the Michigan Army National...

Nov 18, 2019

Ann M. (Little) Davis, age 60 of Clio, formerly of Mt. Morris and Midland, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Anderson R. and Charity A. (Smith) Little was born on in Midland on July 26, 1959 where she was raised, educated and was a 1977 graduate of Bullock...

Nov 17, 2019

Jill Marie (Eastman) Heron, age 50 of Midland, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019 surrounded by her family & friends at the Toni and Trish House after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Jill was born May 13, 1969 to Richard and Mary Eastman in Midland where she graduated from Bullock Creek High School and then graduated from Northwood...

Nov 17, 2019

Carol Ann Moe (Redburn-Stroik), 70, Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born on May 13, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Leonard and Leona Redburn. She worked at the US Post Office for 33 years and loved spending...

Nov 13, 2019

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. A full obituary will appear soon.

Nov 12, 2019

Dreama H. Wolker, age 93 of Sanford, passed away Tuesday November 12, 2019 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living in Sanford. The daughter of the late Everett and Mae (Cantrell) Salyer was born in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Dreama had a life full of sharing and giving to others. She enjoyed gardening and would share her vegetables with relatives, friends...

Nov 4, 2019

Virginia Chase of Lake, MI and formerly of Midland, died Monday, November 4 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. The daughter of the late Rex A. and Edna R. (Martin) Snider was born in Ithaca, MI on February 7, 1928 and was raised and educated in Bay City. Virginia graduated from Central Michigan University and Michigan State University with...

Nov 4, 2019

Barry A. Bliss, age 59 of Farwell and formerly of Bay City and Midland, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 4, 2019. The son of the late James H. Bliss and Florence T. Margeson was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on April 4, 1960. Barry owned and operated Bliss Painting Co. for many years. He helped many...

Nov 3, 2019

Gail Ann Bebermeyer was born March 7, 1961 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Elliott and Marcia Ann (Gallagher) Bebermeyer. Gail passed into eternal life Sunday November 3, 2019 at her home.

To know Gail was to love her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved having fun. Gail has always been precious person. Her...

Nov 2, 2019

Donald R. "Dick" Crawford Sr., age 82 of Sanford, passed away Saturday November 2, 2019 at his residence following a long illness. The son of the late Floyd and Ruby (Gary) Crawford was born April 30, 1937 in Bay City. Dick worked for Meridian Public Schools for many years and enjoyed, fishing, horseshoes, barbequing, and spending time with his...

Nov 1, 2019

Marjorie Ellen Englund passed away in Midland, Michigan after a brief illness on Nov. 1, 2019. Marge was a beloved mother, teacher, and wife. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Midland for nearly 70 years.

Marge was born on June 6, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, the beloved daughter of Edna (McKeage)...

Oct 29, 2019

Raymond R. Loose, age 85 of Coleman, passed away Tuesday morning October 29, 2019 at Cascades Assisted Living in Midland. The son of the late Rev. Donald C. and Marion (Zimmerman) Loose was born in Midland on April 5, 1934. Ray served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a bricklayer, enjoyed hunting and fishing,...

Oct 23, 2019

Ardath D. Chubb, age 93 of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Candlestone Assisted Living. The daughter of the late William and Hazel (Bright) Freeman was born March 25, 1926 and graduated from Midland High School in 1944. On May 18, 1953 she married the love of her life, Robert Chubb. She was lovingly referred...

Oct 20, 2019

Francine H. Robinson, age 55 of Midland, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Harrison. The daughter of the late Donald and Ethel (Coughlin) Robinson was born July 5, 1964 in Springville, NY. She worked for the Arnold Center for many years and loved participating in the Special Olympics. Francine also enjoyed bowling and adored cats.

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Oct 17, 2019

Margaret E. Eastman, age 92 of Midland, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2019 at Candlestone Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Marion and Rita (Cassiday) Gray was born in Midland on March 9, 1927. Margaret married Norman Eastman on October 9, 1943 and together they raised 3 children, Rita Turrell of...

Oct 17, 2019

Mary Lou Chinevere, age 82 of Sanford, passed away Thursday morning October 17, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. The daughter of the late Charles and Lillian C. (Hanley) Taugher was born in Saginaw on February 28, 1937. Mary Lou enjoyed listening to music, working in her garden, canning food, going to bingo, watching the Golden Girls, but...