Obituary Listing

Robert "Bob" A. Rutledge

Robert "Bob" A. Rutledge

Jun 29, 2019

Robert ("Bob") Allen Rutledge (82), born June 10, 1937, passed away June 29, 2019 in Midland, Michigan. Bob was born and raised in Le Roy, Illinois, an only child of Charles and Estella Rutledge. After high school he joined the U.S. Army; while stationed in New Jersey, he met his wife of 56 years, Mary Carol Rutledge. Bob and...

Elroy O. "Mickey" Avery

Elroy O. "Mickey" Avery

Jun 23, 2019

Elroy O. "Mickey" Avery, age 102 of Auburn, passed away on Sunday June 23, 2019 at Plainview Assisted Living in Auburn. The son of the late Ray P. and Lena E. (Nelson) Avery was born in Chase, Michigan on November 16, 1916. Mickey enjoyed working with children, reading and going to the park. He worked many odd jobs throughout...

Walter C. Lewis

Walter C. Lewis

Jun 22, 2019

Walter Charles Lewis, 76, of Midland, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 22, 2019, at Nottingham Place.

Walter was born December 30, 1942 in Sanford, Michigan to the late James Abraham and Mary Ann (Foster) Lewis. He graduated from Midland High School. Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1960 - 1963, and was stationed in Germany...

Hiroko K. Chappel

Hiroko K. Chappel

Jun 21, 2019

On the morning of June 21, 2019, Hiroko Chappel, age 83 of Midland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Hiroko was born to Kinbei and Hisako Kuga on June 9, 1936 where was raised in Tokyo, Japan. She met her husband Stanley when he was stationed in Japan while serving in...

Inez Y. Thomas

Inez Y. Thomas

Jun 19, 2019

Inez Y. Thomas, age 86 of Sanford died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Toni and Trish House. She was born January 22, 1933 in Hope to the late William and DessaLee (Boots) Thomas. Inez had worked at Ace Hardware and Sanford Hardware for many years.

She is survived by...

Elizabeth Gould Harmon

Elizabeth Gould Harmon

Jun 13, 2019

Elizabeth Gould Harmon, age 101 of Midland, passed away peacefully Thursday June 13, 2019 at Midland King's Daughters Home with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Fletcher and Bessie (Covell) Gould was born February 9, 1918 in Owosso. She attended Hillsdale College. On September 21, 1946, Elizabeth married Brinton E. Harmon in Owosso. After nearly...

Mildred "Millie" B. Reinhart

Mildred "Millie" B. Reinhart

Jun 11, 2019

Mildred "Millie" B. Reinhart, age 101 of Midland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Midland King's Daughters with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Lee and Myrtle (Faulkerson) Snavely was born September 23, 1917 in Lakefield, MN. On February 13, 1937, Millie married Henry Reinhart in Greenly, CO. Henry preceded her...

Earl R. "Mike" Chambers, Jr.

Earl R. "Mike" Chambers, Jr.

Jun 7, 2019

Earl "Mike" R. Chambers Jr, age 90 of Midland, went to be with the love of his life, Dorothy "Betty" Chambers on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Medilodge. The son of the late Earl R. and Mary (Lasko) Chambers was born January 2, 1929 in Midland. Earl served his country honorably with the United States Navy. He was the...

Sonia Sanders

Sonia Sanders

May 23, 2019

Sonia (Korzin) Sanders of Midland, passed away on May 23, 2019, at 100 years old.

Sonia was born on March 3, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Donna and Michael Korzin (Minsk, Belarus). She graduated from Kelly High School in 1937. Sonia was the loving wife of the late Raymond L. Sanders for 57 years. She...

Edward Frazer

Edward Frazer

May 20, 2019

Edward Frazer, age 70 of Sanford, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his residence. The son of the late Edward H. and Joyce A. (Milnes) Frazer was born July 6, 1948 in Marquette. Between the Marines, Army, and Army National Guard, Ed faithfully served his country for 30 years before retiring.

Ed is survived by his...

Adora Willis-Crook

Adora Willis-Crook

May 19, 2019

Adora Tina Willis Crook, age 77 of Midland, passed away at her home on May 19, 2019 from natural causes. Born June 24, 1941, in LaGrange, Georgia to John Frank and Sarah Seegar Willis, reared in Tampa, Florida, was graduated from Hillsborough High School and the Business University of Tampa, attended the University of South Florida and Portland...

Timothy B. Horden

Timothy B. Horden

May 15, 2019

Timothy B. Horden, age 55 of Rosebush, formerly of Midland, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. The son of the late Bernard P. and Marguerite H. (Willsie) Horden was born in Midland on January 20, 1964, where he was raised, educated and a 1982 graduate of Midland High School. Tim was employed...

Raymond S. Bauers

Raymond S. Bauers

May 12, 2019

Raymond S. Bauers, age 89 of Beaverton, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence. The son of the late Stanley and Elmira (Isabell) Bauers was born November 7, 1929 in Mackinaw City.

Raymond is survived by his son, Ray S. (Marie) Bauers of Beaverton; his companion, Carol Ouellette of Beaverton; sisters, Bernice Wheeler and Jerry...

John C. Mckellar

John C. Mckellar

May 9, 2019

John C. McKellar, (67) of Midland, passed away on May 9, 2019 . He was born November 12, 1951 to John A. and Marjorie A. (Thurlow) McKellar. He graduated from Midland High School and earned a B.A. in Education from Saginaw Valley State University. John served in the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion before working as a pipefitter in the...

Karen Ann Gruber

Karen Ann Gruber

May 3, 2019

Karen Ann Gruber, age 71 of Midland passed away early Friday morning May 3, 2019 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Novak) Havrilla, she was born on August 26, 1947 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Karen worked as an elementary school teacher with a combined 30 years teaching in Utica...

Richard H. "Dick" Mccreadie

Richard H. "Dick" Mccreadie

May 1, 2019

Richard H. (Dick) McCreadie, age 84 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at his residence. The son of the late John and Mary (Sasse) McCreadie was born at the family home on W. Main Street in Midland on September 27, 1934. He was raised in Midland and graduated from Midland High School in 1952. Dick entered...

Wilson A Gay

Wilson A Gay

Apr 29, 2019

Wilson A Gay, age 90 of Midland, passed away Monday evening April 29, 2019 surrounded by family at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Harry H and Katherine Mae (Wilson) Gay, was born in Saginaw on June 30, 1928. Wilson graduated from Midland High School where he was a track and field star winning State Championships...

Genevieve M. Fales

Genevieve M. Fales

Apr 25, 2019

Genevieve Marie (Myers) Fales, 92 passed away peacefully at Story Point of Midland, April 25, 2019. She was born July 26, 1926 in Saginaw County to the late John and Flossie (Maurer) Myers. As a child Genevieve attended the LaPort and Crane schools graduating from Midland High School in 1945. She worked briefly for the Dow Chemical Company and...

Roy L. Vanalsten

Roy L. Vanalsten

Apr 24, 2019

Roy Leonard VanAlsten, age 94 of West Chester, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2019 in Ohio

He loved his family, his country and his hometown, in that order.

Roy was born in Oneida, New York, March 28, 1925. That city adjoined Sherrill, New York where he grew up and where his parents, J....

Travis H. Stickley

Travis H. Stickley

Apr 23, 2019

Travis Howard Stickley, age 40 of Midland, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The son of Douglas Stickley and Deborah (Reeves) Stickley was born April 19, 1979 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Travis had worked as a commercial painter for several years.

He loved spending time with his daughter and his...