Obituary Listing

Virginia Merda

Virginia Merda

Dec 14, 2017

Virginia Merda, age 93, of Midland, passed away Thursday December 14, 2017 with family at her side.

She was born on September 16, 1924 in Midland, Michigan to the late John and Antoinette Merda. Virginia was a graduate of Midland High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at several auto dealerships retiring from McArdle Pontiac in Midland....

Susan A. Griggs

Susan A. Griggs

Dec 13, 2017

On December 13, 2017, Susan (Assid) Griggs, of Midland passed away in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1952 in Lansing to Gloria (Hinkley) and the late Joseph Assid. Sue married her high school crush, Daryl Griggs on September 9, 1972. Building upon this strong foundation of love, she is survived by her...

Bruce L. Stacy

Bruce L. Stacy

Dec 12, 2017

Bruce L. Stacy, age 57 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1960 in Saginaw. On June 18, 2011 Bruce married the former Mellisa Parsons who survives him. He worked for many years as a self-employed mechanic, enjoyed fishing, Michigan Football, putting together model cars, and building...

Kristen Kay Laughton

Kristen Kay Laughton

Dec 11, 2017

Kristen Kay Laughton, age 25 of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 11, 2017. She was born on February 5, 1992 in Midland. Kristen graduated from Bullock Creek High School in June of 2010. She received the "Turn it Around" award and was proud of her accomplishments. She loved to cook, go camping with family, the ocean, and...

Beatrice M. Ropp

Beatrice M. Ropp

Dec 7, 2017

Beatrice M. Ropp, age 97 of Midland, passed away Thursday morning December 7, 2017 at Stratford Pines, Midland. The daughter of the late William and Flora (Welch) Krause was born in Bay City on December 9, 1919 where she was raised and educated. Beatrice attended Homer United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing cards, especially pinochle and canasta. She...

Harold F. Hammond

Harold F. Hammond

Dec 7, 2017

Harold F. Hammond, age 89 of Midland, passed away Thursday morning December 7, 2017 at Brittany Manor. The son of the late George and Ada (Ostrander) Hammond was born in Midland County on March 10, 1928. Harold worked as a laborer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with many things.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years...

Ladonna L. Little

Ladonna L. Little

Dec 7, 2017

Ladonna L. Little, age 84 of Midland, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant, MI after a long journey with Alzheimers. The daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Smith) Burkett was born on Oct 5, 1933 in Portland, IN. On September 21, 1951 she married James W. Little in Midland....

Elmer F. Eschenburg

Elmer F. Eschenburg

Dec 3, 2017

Elmer F. Eschenburg, age 92 formerly of Warren, MI passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at Masonic Pathways in Alma. The son of the late Paul and Ella (Wiese) Eschenburg was born in Waldenburg, MI on March 8, 1925. Elmer proudly served his country as a Captain during World War II in the Army-Airforce. Afterwards, he went on...

Charles T. Mcclure

Charles T. Mcclure

Nov 19, 2017

Charles T. McClure, age 77 of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Linwood, Michigan, passed away Sunday November 19, 2017 at Bethesda East Hospital after a short illness. The son of the late Samuel H. and Mildred L. (Bake) McClure was born in Grand Rapids on August 13, 1940. Chuck served in the U.S. Army as a medic during the...

Wilford C. Sirrine

Wilford C. Sirrine

Nov 11, 2017

Wilford C. Sirrine, age 92 of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Midland, passed away Saturday morning November 11, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. The son of the late Francis and Hanna (Mitchell) Sirrine was born in Homer Township on May 20, 1925 where he was raised and educated. He served in the United States Navy during World...

Roberta M. Parks

Roberta M. Parks

Nov 5, 2017

Roberta M. Parks, age 98 of Clare, passed away on Sunday November 5, 2017 at Prestige Place Assisted Living in Clare. The daughter of the late Floyd and Roberta (Rapp) Rankin was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on January 5, 1919 where she was raised and educated. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Midland. Roberta enjoyed...

Carol J. Tyson

Carol J. Tyson

Oct 29, 2017

Carol J. Tyson, age 80 of Beaverton, passed away Sunday October 29, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Private burial has taken place and there will be no other services

Heather D. Clark

Heather D. Clark

Oct 28, 2017

Heather D. Clark, age 27 of Sanford, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 due to injuries received in an automobile accident. The daughter of Anthony and LoreeLeigh-Ann (Waldie) Reynolds was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on November 8, 1989. Heather enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 24 as a military policewomen. During a training exercise...

Bernice M. Middleton

Bernice M. Middleton

Oct 24, 2017

Bernice M. Middleton, age 85 of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn. The daughter of the late Arthur and Armonda (Doruin) Dubay was born September 28, 1932 in Garfield Twp. where she was raised. On September 29, 1951, she married Townsend "Tom" Middleton in Linwood. After over 45 years...

Mary Elizabeth Lewis

Mary Elizabeth Lewis

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Lewis, age 85 of Saginaw, passed away Monday October 23, 2017 at her sisters residence. The daughter of the late James A. and Mary A. (Foster) Lewis was born in North Bradley, Midland County on December 24, 1931. Mary graduated from Midland High School in 1953 went on to get her degree in teaching from Central Michigan...

Nancy Mae Avery

Nancy Mae Avery

Oct 21, 2017

Nancy Mae Avery, age 97 of Midland, passed away Saturday October 21, 2017 at Plainview Assisted Living in Auburn. Private burial will take place and there will be no other services.

Brenda Kay Knapp

Brenda Kay Knapp

Oct 19, 2017

Brenda Kay (Sawade) Knapp, age 73 of Midland, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Medilodge of Midland. She was born July 11th, 1944 in Midland. She married Albert Leslie Knapp Sr. on July 25, 1964. Brenda is survived by her four children, nineteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and sister Janet (Robert) Knapp. She was preceded in death by...

Enid Irene Siebert

Enid Irene Siebert

Oct 18, 2017

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Enid Irene Siebert was called to the banquet of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Enid was born August 8, 1922, in Midland, the daughter of the late William A. and Armena M. Craig.

Enid's ancestors were one of the founding families of Midland, Michigan. She had been a Midland resident all...

Audrey E. Harding

Audrey E. Harding

Oct 14, 2017

Audrey Ethel (Snyder) Harding, Ph.D., of Midland, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 14, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Her large heart gave way at last and she slept softy away '" age 100 years and 5-1/2 months.

Audrey was born in New York City, a block from Times Square, on May 1, 1917,...

Edward F. Magee, Sr.

Edward F. Magee, Sr.

Oct 12, 2017

Edward F. Magee, Sr., age 73 of Sanford, passed away Thursday October 12, 2017 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina. The son of the late Eugene and Katherine (Dely) Magee was born in Troy, Michigan on January 14, 1944. Ed was employed with General Motors, retiring in 2001 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed...