Obituary Listing

Jan 10, 2019

Anna Janet Ducommun, age 88, of Midland, passed away Thursday morning January 10, 2019 at Stratford Pines in Midland. The daughter of the late Joe R. and Helen E. (McIntosh) Cain, was born on July 14, 1930 in Kokomo, Indiana where she was raised and educated. She was active in Scouting, church activities, and was editor of her high...

Jan 2, 2019

Jane M. Roberts, age 71 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at her residence. The daughter of the late Victor and Marjorie (Kean) Abbott was born in Breckenridge, Michigan on January 24, 1947. Jane had been employed with Midland County until her retirement in 2014. She enjoyed knitting, drawing, writing in her journal and going for...

Jan 1, 2019

Mary Alice celebrated the New Year by walking through the gates of Heaven. She was a beloved wife to Darryl and devoted mother to Krista and Danae. Her proudest accomplishments were working as part of the office staff of Trinity Lutheran Church and with the youth choir. Darryl enjoys recounting how Nancy LaMott was once a member of Mary...

Dec 29, 2018

Emmajean L. Dreyer, age 79 of Midland, passed away Saturday morning December 29, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late LeRoy C. and Margery L. (Heme) Williams was born in Garfield Township, Bay County on August 1, 1939. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, canning, working in her garden and...

Dec 27, 2018

Albert (Al) Raymond Dec Junior, 81 of Sanford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 27, 2018 at his home. He was being treated for atrial fibrillation and diabetes but succumbed to his illnesses peacefully with his wife Doris of 56 years by his side.

The son of the late Albert Raymond Dec Senior and Pauline Viola Bonko,...

Dec 23, 2018

Carl N. Mortenson, our loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the age of 99. The son of the late Herbert J. and Melinda L. (Goetz) Mortenson was born April 9, 1919 in Ann Arbor. On February 24, 1945, he married the love of his life, the former Ethel M. Beougher.

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Dec 15, 2018

Priscilla F. Lees, age 91 of Midland, passed away peacefully Saturday evening December 15, 2018, at Candlestone Assisted Living with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Stewart and Grace (Warner) Jane was born in Ferndale, Michigan on November 1, 1927. Priscilla went on to get her Bachelors of Science Degree from Michigan State Normal College...

Dec 6, 2018

Irmtraud (Gonschor) Waldie, 77, died unexpectedly on December 6, 2018. Irmy was born on September 16, 1941 in East Prussia to the late Hans and Eva Gonschor. She spent a happy childhood in Hamburg, Germany then worked in London and Paris, where she met James Waldie. They were married after an adventurous courtship and have enjoyed 54 years together...

Dec 1, 2018

James R. Grove, age 61 of Midland, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at his home. The son of Kenneth and Marie (DeLong) Grove was born December 9, 1956 in Midland where he was raised and educated. James is survived by his daughter Rachel (Brent Shinkle) Owens of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Charlee and Lilah Jo; brothers Eugene, Terry and Ken...

Dec 1, 2018

Wilfred (Bill) Leonard Holsather, 83, of Midland, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at his home. He was born July 8, 1935, in Suttons Bay (MI), son of the late Borger and Alma (Everson) Holsather. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children Eric Holsather of Midland, Kristin Holsather of Fair Oaks (CA), and granddaughter Britney Johnson of Roseville (CA)....

Nov 30, 2018

Leon E. "Bugs" Noykos, age 54 of Midland, passed away on Friday morning November 30, 2018 due to injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Jacqueline "Jackie" (Walters) and the late Leon E. Noykos was born in Saginaw on August 5, 1964. Bugs was a Journeyman insulator with the International Heat and Frost Insulators Local 47 for...

Nov 27, 2018

Richard E. Berger passed peacefully in his home on November 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Richard had a rewarding career with Dow Corning in both Midland and Brussels, Belgium. After retiring, he helped Habitat for Humanity for over 10 years in Gladwin County, where he and his wife, Sandra, enjoyed cottage living in Sugar Springs for 19 years. After...

Nov 23, 2018

Roland D. Hamburg, age 78 of Midland, passed away Friday November 23, 2018 at Story Point, Independence Village. The son of the late Carl and Lucille (Rettinghouse) Hamburg was born in Centralia, Illinois on April 7, 1940. Roland had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed astronomy and photography.

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Nov 22, 2018

Betty A. Mosher - Washburn, age 58 of Midland, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. The daughter of the late James and Freda (Griffin) Mosher was born November 26, 1960 in Flint. Betty loved antiques and worked extensively with her husband Charles with collecting. They would often enjoy car rides together. Betty loved her family dearly and will greatly...

Nov 9, 2018

Ronald K. Smith, age 66 of Midland, passed away on Friday November 9th, 2018 at his residence. The son of Rosie E. (Fordham) and the late Charley Smith was born in Detroit on May 22, 1952. Ron had been employed with the Detroit Police Department as a forensic chemist for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed being with...

Nov 7, 2018

Sally A. (Robbins) Hahn, age 83 of Midland, passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. The daughter of the late Frank E. and Grace M. (Dunning) Robbins was born in Gladwin on December 7, 1934. She was a longtime member of Poseyville United Methodist Church, the foundation of her faith and opportunities for sharing; she...

Oct 28, 2018

Austin B. Alvord, age 29 of Hope, passed away Sunday October 28, 2018, at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of Brian and Roseta (Bacon) Alvord was born in Midland on January 14, 1989. Austin was employed as a mechanic, enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, playing many different sports, and being with his family. Surviving is his wife, the former...

Oct 27, 2018

Clarence Inman, age 87 of Auburn, passed away Saturday October 27, 2018 at the Toni and Trish House. The son of the late Charles and Frances (Latoski) Inman was born in Midland on October 6, 1931 where he was raised and educated. Clarence had been employed with Dow Chemical Co. in the service department until his retirement in 1985...

Oct 26, 2018

Mary "Denise" Thompson, age 85 of Midland passed away peacefully on Friday October 26, 2018 surrounded by her family at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. The daughter of the late Walter J. and Irma M. (Stutzer) Brunet, Denise was born in Detroit on September 9, 1933. On May 2, 1953 in East Tawas, Denise married Milo E. Thompson....

Oct 26, 2018

Joyce A. Poland, 80 of Midland, our beloved wife, mom, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully Friday, October 26, 2018. The daughter of the late Sanford Crall and Ruth (Brall) Hayes. Joyce was born June 1, 1938 in Midland. She graduated from Midland High School and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church. Joyce was a...