Obituary Listing

Nellie M. (Plantz) Sirrine

Nellie M. (Plantz) Sirrine

Sep 9, 2019

Nellie M. (Plantz) Sirrine, age 92 of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Midland, passed away on Monday September 9, 2019 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Fredrick and Alice (Dasen) Plantz was born in Flint on June 28, 1927 where she was raised and educated. On April...

Mary F. Shaver

Mary F. Shaver

Aug 18, 2019

Mary F. Shaver, age 92 of Midland, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Melvin and Lyle (Bates) Sullivan was born November 21, 1926 in Shepherd. On March 23, 1946, she married Stanley J. Shaver in Ithaca. She and Stanley traveled together for many years after their retirement. They shared...

Joseph E. Butters

Joseph E. Butters

Aug 17, 2019

Joseph E. Butters, age 69 of Midland, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Joseph Butters and Robert & Dorene (Donahue) Inman was born in Midland on April 1, 1950. Joe enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Surviving are his children, David Butters, Penny Butters, Tina Butters and Kimberly...

Tammy M. (Groulx) Miller

Tammy M. (Groulx) Miller

Aug 16, 2019

Tammy M. (Groulx) Miller, age 58 of Sanford, passed away Friday August 16, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, The daughter of Ronald F. and Donna L. (Gillette) Groulx was born in Bay City on September 16, 1960. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, weeding her garden, reading, bird watching, loved animals of all kinds, girls' weekend, but most of all...

Clay A. Williamson Sr.

Clay A. Williamson Sr.

Jul 29, 2019

Clay A. Williamson Sr. age 55 of Midland, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The son of the late Dorothy (Parks) Williamson was born December 29, 1963 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Clay was a tattoo artist and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed music and spending time with his...

Paula L. Elders

Paula L. Elders

Jul 28, 2019

Paula L. Elders, age 58 of Sanford and formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at her residence. Paula was born July 4, 1961, the daughter of Nora B. (Keyworth) Cooper and the late David P. Cooper. Paula had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being with people. Her love of children inspired her to become...

Nina L. (Woods) Mcgraw

Nina L. (Woods) Mcgraw

Jul 25, 2019

On Thursday July 25, 2019, our beloved mother Nina Lucile Woods McGraw, age 96 of Midland was called home to our Lord. Nina was the last of 12 children born to the late Walter and Nellie (Martin) Woods on June 9, 1923 in Midland, Michigan. Nina married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life Norman B....

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith

Jul 22, 2019

Richard L. Smith, age 86 of Midland, passed away Monday July 22, 2019 at his residence. The son of the late Reno and Thelma (Walker) Smith was born in Sumner, Michigan on April 10, 1933. Richard served in the United State Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with The Dow Chemical Company until retiring in 1995 after...

Laura K. Chase

Laura K. Chase

Jul 19, 2019

Laura K. Chase, age 68 of Porter Township, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at her residence in Breckenridge. The daughter of the late Austin and Donna (DeLano) Eaton, Laura was born in Saginaw on February 19, 1951, and was a graduate of Midland High School and attended Northwestern Michigan University. Laura had been employed with The Dow...

Audrey June Cummings

Audrey June Cummings

Jul 18, 2019

Audrey (June) Cummings, born March 13, 1928, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2019. She was the widow of Dr. Donald G. Cummings who she married on June 2, 1946. June and Don had 65 years of marriage before his death in 2012. They raised five children: Glenn (Amanda) Cummings, David (Wendy) Cummings, Terry (Buck) Butler,...

Ronald J. Monson

Ronald J. Monson

Jul 15, 2019

Ronald J. Monson, 74, of Midland, passed away on July 15, 2019. Ron was born in Bay City on October 6, 1944 the son of the late Nelson and Alfreida (Shinevar) Monson. He married Carol Wells on February 4, 1967 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Linwood. Ron served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of...

Joanne M. Iott

Joanne M. Iott

Jul 14, 2019

Joanne M. (Eby) Iott, age 87 of Normal, Il., formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Bloomington, Il. The daughter of the late Joseph J. and Justine M. (Bruck) Eby was born Sept, 25, 1931 in Dearborn, Mi. On June 6, 1959, she married Leonard L. Iott. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 2010...

Belinda S. Foor

Belinda S. Foor

Jul 8, 2019

Belinda S. Foor, age 52, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at her residence. The daughter of Earldine (Enszer) and the late Neil C. Foor was born in Midland on June 2, 1967. She graduated from Midland High School in 1985, then went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Biochemical Science from Northern Michigan...

Deanna N. Cox

Deanna N. Cox

Jul 2, 2019

Deanna N. Cox, age 49 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. The daughter of Terry R. and Gayla D. (Huber) Cox was born May 1, 1970 in Midland. Deanna had a generous soul and helped anybody in any way she could. She enjoyed animals, especially birds, her grandbabies, hunting, and...

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...