Obituary Listing

Apr 8, 2019

Mary Lou Carey passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019, at her residence in Sanford with her children at her side.

The daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Kruezer) Palmer, Mary Lou was born on September 25, 1935. She attended Mio Public Schools and later earned her high school diploma from Midland High School. Mary Lou...

Apr 7, 2019

Ruth I. Lytle, age 90, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. The daughter of the late Otto J and Hattie (Opperman) Stellmacher was born in Midland on October 28, 1928. Ruth had been employed with Bell Telephone for many years. She then went to MidMichigan Community College where she received her...

Apr 1, 2019

Henry (Hank) B. Anderson, Jr., age 84 of Sanford, passed away on Monday April 1, 2019 at the home of his daughter and son in law Cathy and Dan Allen. The son of the late Henry B. and Cornelia (Bornmann) Anderson, was born in Rockford, Illinois on August 12, 1934. Hank served in the United States Navy during the...

Mar 30, 2019

Carolyn J. (Tyrrell) Clark - Babcock, age 79 of Midland, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Meridian Acres in Sanford. The daughter of the late Robert and Perlis (Miner) Tyrrell was born August 16, 1939 in Midland where she graduated from Midland High School in 1957. She went to work as a Co-op at Dow Chemical Co. and...

Mar 26, 2019

Doris Jean Wilson age 88 of Roscommon left this world surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Bertha and William Huff was born September 10, 1930 in Flint, MI.

She was united in marriage on May 10, 1948 to John "Jack" Miller Wilson. Not many...

Mar 25, 2019

Laurell Kuck, age 91 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Midland went home to be with her Lord on the 25th of March 2019. She was born March 10, 1928 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Laurell Juengel was married to Robert Kuck December 27, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. He preceded her in death September 2, 1986. In 1951 the Kucks...

Mar 21, 2019

Lew Twining, one of the greatest fathers, husband and friend this world has ever known passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019 at the age of 85. He was surrounded in grace and prayer by his loving wife of 65 Years, Vera Elaine Twining, daughter Pamela Stevens, and sons Kurt, Kevin and Mark Twining. Lew was a man that...

Mar 20, 2019

James M. Mowery, age 78 of Midland, passed away March 20, 2019. James is survived by his children, Joseph (Karen) Mowery, Duane Mowery, and Teresa (Paul) Rollin; grandchildren, Kirstin, Danielle, Dana, Michael, Abby and Wyatt; great grandchildren, Branden, Aiden. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 12...

Mar 20, 2019

Per the wishes of JC, cremation has taken place and there will be no other services.

Mar 11, 2019

Terry L. Horden, age 72 of Midland, passed away Monday March 11, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Francis M. and Rosemary (Maloney) Lashuay was born in Midland on June 13, 1946 where she was raised educated and a graduate of Midland High School class of 1964. Terry had been employed with Dow Corning...

Mar 8, 2019

James L. Wilson, age 62 of Midland, passed away Friday morning March 8, 2019 at his sisters residence. The son of the late LeRoy and Lula (Ruckle) Wilson was born in St. John, Michigan on January 28, 1957. He had been employed as a home health care aid for many years. Jim enjoyed watching sports on TV and at...

Mar 8, 2019

Cremation has taken place and there will no other services.

Mar 6, 2019

Jerry Saragilos, 85 years of Midland, passed on March 6, 2019. Born in 1933 in the village of St. Germanos, Greece and then immigrated to Canada in 1948. Jerry began his career as a Tool and Die Engineer. In 1957 he married Mary Schickler. In 1969 Jerry began working for General Motors and moved his family to the United...

Mar 5, 2019

Duane Paul Noack, age 82 of Midland, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at his residence.

Duane is survived by his wife Margaret (Radosa) Noack; children, Stephen Noack, Carol (Jim) Schaefer, Mike (Joanne) Noack, Jan (Ralph) Pax, Tim (Heather) Noack; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Duane grew up near Gordonville and raised his family...

Feb 27, 2019

Deborah S. Reger, age 67 of Beaverton, passed away Wednesday February 27, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Lawrence and Esther M. (Miller) Sias was born in Midland on April 22, 1951 where she was raised and educated and was an Art Major from CMU. Deborah worked as a Home Health Care Aid for...

Feb 22, 2019

February 22, 2019, Pastor Dana Clay Simmons was ushered into Glory by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dana was born the son of Bobby and Jean (Snyder) Simmons on September 16, 1963. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force and later joined the United States Army Guard of Midland. He has been a Pentecostal...

Feb 20, 2019

Pauline E. Eastman, age 84 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late James and Eula (Tesman) Barager was born December 23, 1934 in Midland. On May 23, 1953, Pauline married Lyle Eastman in Midland. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2006 after 54 years of marriage.

Feb 19, 2019

Earl N. Helwig, age 93 of Midland, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Carl and Edith Conway Helwig was born in Flint on August 2, 1925. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Earl was employed with McKay Press in Midland for 5 years and...

Feb 14, 2019

Brent C. Simstad, age 48 of Midland, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence. The son of Linda L. Atkins was born March 15, 1970 in Saginaw. Brent graduated from Swan Valley High School where he was a quarter back for the football team who referred to him as the "Fridge". He loved music, playing in the...

Feb 14, 2019

Joseph H. Jones, age 84 of Lake, Michigan, passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. The son of the late Gilbert and Floy (White) Grieble was born in Midland on June 6, 1934. Joe served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed with The Dow Chemical...