Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 29, 2018

William Howard Devereaux, a former U.S. Marine who served America in Vietnam, passed away September 29, at age 69. Bill is survived by his son Justin (Jenny) and grandchildren Frankie, Derek and Victoria. He is also survived by his brothers, David (Kathleen) and Jerry, and one sister, Devonne (Gerhard) Mau, as well as his nieces, Maryruth and Alyssa Mau....

Sep 27, 2018

James P. Pnacek, Sr., age 74 of Midland, passed away on Thursday September 27, 2018 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn. The son of the late Roman and Josephine (Mestansik) Pnacek was born in Midland on February 17, 1944 where he was raised and educated. Jim served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Sep 23, 2018

Kim L. Bowland, age 62 of Sanford, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Edwin "Doc" and Priscilla (Jacobs) Blakeley was born April 11, 1956 in Fort Knox, KY. She enjoyed her flowers, art drawings, reading and her family.

Surviving is her husband, Thomas A. Bowland; son, Trevor (Dawn) Bowland...

Sep 21, 2018

Janice A. Savage, age 64 of Sanford, passed away September 21, 2018 at Covenant Copper Hospital in Saginaw, surrounded by family. The daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Mooney) Colling was born Sept 2, 1954 in Detroit. Janice earned her nursing degree before working as a nurse at many hospitals in Michigan. She then went on to open...

Sep 19, 2018

John T. Murphy, age 87 of Midland, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Patrick and Frances (Curtin) Murphy was born May 4, 1931 in New York City. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during the Korean Conflict; receiving many commendations. He was awarded the China Service Medal,...

Sep 18, 2018

Charles K. (Chuck) McAnallen, 86, of Midland, went to be with his Lord and family Thursday morning, September 18, 2018. The son of the late Charles and Marion McAnallen was born on October 5, 1931 in St. Louis, MI., but resided in Midland most of his life. Chuck was a retired chemist who worked at Dow Chemical for 30+...

Sep 15, 2018

Phyllis A. Brown, age 83 of Midland, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Stratford Pines. The daughter of the late Roy and Flossie (Phelps) Thayer was born June 3, 1935 in Isabella County. Services for Phyllis will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in the chapel at Midland Memorial Gardens cemetery. Pastor Sam Hamilton...

Sep 13, 2018

Scarlett Marie Sims, age 11 months, passed away Thursday morning September 13, 2018 at Motts Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. The daughter of James and Carlee (Young) Sims, Jr. was born in Midland on September 29, 2017. In addition to her parents, Scarlett was survived by her brother, James Sims, III; half-brother, Jordyn Sims; half-sister, Madison Sims; grandparents, Kim...

Sep 9, 2018

Arnold W. Burwick, age 87 of Midland, passed away Sunday evening, September 9, 2018 at Brittany Manor. The son of the late William and Iva (King) Burwick was born May 17, 1931 in Moorhead, MN. Arnold served his country honorably with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He then went on to work for Three Rivers...