Obituary Listing

Dec 23, 2019

Clare L. Pomranky, age 88 of Midland, passed away Monday evening December 23, 2019 at Cascades Assisted Living. The son of the late August and Edna (Emery) Pomranky was born in Midland on November 26, 1931. Clare served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with the Midland County Road Commission, retiring in 1989...

Dec 21, 2019

Faye R. Cozat, age 62 of Coleman, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Reed City Hospital. The daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Ruth M. (Gordon) Cozat was born November 24, 1957 in Midland. Faye worked in hospice care for many years as an RN. Most of all, she enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, gardening,...

Dec 19, 2019

Evan M. Shaffer, age 20 of Hope, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born July 27, 1999 in Midland and graduated from Beaverton High School in 2017 where he played on the football team. After high school, Evan followed his passion for the Electrical Trade. He was a skilled Electrical Apprentice with Adams Electric. When he wasn't...

Dec 15, 2019

Catherine E. (Giltrop) Ruggles, age 85 of Sanford, passed away Sunday evening December 15, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late William J. and Anna (Stienke) Giltrop was born in Bridgeport on July 11, 1934. Catherine attended Sacred Heart School and later graduated from Bridgeport High School. She was an active member of Our Lady...

Dec 14, 2019

Darwin Dean Matthews, 78, passed away on December 14, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Sally; brother James, and sisters Jean, Onalee, and Joyce. Darwin will be missed by many, including his children, Howard Dean (Amanda) of Georgia, Sarah (Greg) of Tennessee, Emily (Rob) of Connecticut,...

Dec 11, 2019

John L. McFarlane, age 66 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The son of the late Clarence E. and Zola M. (Marvin) McFarlane was born January 1, 1953 in Midland where he was raised and educated. John was self-employed as a drywall installer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and camping.

John...

Dec 8, 2019

Jerry B. Shook, age 89 of Midland, passed away Sunday December 8, 2019. The son of the late Bert D. and Stella "Georgia" (Riesner) Shook was born in Midland on August 2, 1930. Jerry served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict on the front line. He was employed with General Motors and retired from Dow...

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...