Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 22, 2018

Evelyn R. (Buchner) Wall, age 88 of Midland, passed away on Monday October 22, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Apsey) Buchner was born on September 9, 1930 in Los Angles, California. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Trustee for many years, an avid...

Oct 19, 2018

Barbara A. Hancock, age 83 of Midland, passed away Friday October 19, 2018 at Nottingham in Midland. The daughter of the late Robert F. and Nora (DePue) Jacobs was born in Flint, Michigan on March 22, 1935. Barb enjoyed playing Euchre, doing crossword puzzles and being with her grandchildren. She was a member of the V.F. W. Post in...

Oct 18, 2018

Norman D. Blaha, age 86 of Sanford, passed away Thursday October 18, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Per Norman's wishes cremation has taken place there will be no other services.

Oct 14, 2018

Marcia J. (Tatroe) McLane, age 66 of Sanford, passed away Sunday morning October 14, 2018 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. The daughter of the late Walter E. and Rosella (McCaw) Tatroe was born in Saginaw on September 29, 1952. She had been employed at MidMichigan Medical Center for over 32 years until her retirement due to her...

Oct 13, 2018

Ray A. Johnson Sr., age 86 of Midland, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his residence. The son of the late Kenneth and Edna (Tatman) Johnson was born November 7, 1931 in Cromwell, IN. Ray served his country honorable with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked many years with the Iron Workers Local #25....

Oct 2, 2018

Jesse J. Watkins Sr. age 66 of Beaverton, Michigan went to be his Lord Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 10:00 am at Medilodge Nursing Home due to a fall. Jesse was born on June 12, 1952 in Midland, Michigan to his parents, the late John M. Watkins, Sr. and Emma N. Watkins. He resided at 3873 Birchwood Rd., Beaverton...