Obituary Listing

Jun 13, 2018

Michael J. Bechtel, age 71 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at his residence. The son of the late Darwin and Glanis (Doehring) Bechtel was born in Midland on April 8, 1947. He had been employed at Midland Manor and drove truck for Tri City Oil. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing and in his earlier years playing...

Jun 12, 2018

Virginia Eileen Ullery, age 94 of Midland, left this earth on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Noah and Clarinda Esther (Smith) Skinner was born in Greendale Township on September 27, 1923. Virginia was best known for her love of family and gardening, independence, colorful conversations, and the invasive perennials she...

Jun 5, 2018

Bernard A. Bartos, 82, of Midland was born into eternal life on June 5, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a beloved son, devoted husband and father, loving grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Bernie was a kind, caring, and exceptionally generous person.

Bernie was born on July 5th, 1935 in Midland. He was one...

Jun 4, 2018

Mary Charlotte (Sload) Hill entered Heaven on Monday, June 4th, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Flowers) Sload, born in Mt. Joy, PA on March 5, 1922. Charlotte married Judson W. Hill on Ocotber 29, 1944 in Mt. Joy, PA. and after WWII ended, moved to Michigan. Jud worked for Dow Corning Corporation for...

May 28, 2018

Lily Rin Wint arrived on November 10, 2015 and changed our lives forever. We had the privilege of spending two and a half years with this truly remarkable little girl. Lily touched everyone she met with her charming personality and sweet spirit. She demonstrated how to live with joy, enthusiasm, and compassion for others. All who had the privilege...

May 27, 2018

Thomas "Tom" D. Gray, age 79 of Midland, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side. The son of the late Theodore A. and Marguerite E. (Glasgow) Gray was born September 7, 1938 in Saginaw. He was employed with Dow Corning as a Millwright, retiring in 1993 after 29 years of service....

May 26, 2018

Betty L. Hendricksen, age 87 of Midland, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 at her residence. Per the wishes of Betty cremation has taken place and there will be no other services.

May 25, 2018

Eleanor H. Reisner, age 79 of Houghton Lake, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Grayling. The daughter of the late Seth J. and Elsie I (Weston) Powell was born November 16, 1938 in Bay City. On July 7, 1963, Eleanor married Charles Reisner in Garden Grove, CA. He preceded her in death on May...

May 24, 2018

Clarence Walter Hackbarth, 90, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his Independence Village residence in Midland, Michigan. Clarence was born on December 12, 1927, in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Norma Hackbarth. He grew up in the Milwaukee area, eventually graduating from Rufus King High School in June, 1945. After high school, Clarence served a short time...

May 22, 2018

Dale Green, age 85 of Sanford, passed away to his Heavenly home on May 22, 2018. He will always be remembered by family and friends for his positive attitude, his playful sense of humor, and his desire to reach out to others. The 40 years prior to his retirement in 1997 his life was in loving service to the...

May 19, 2018

Keith D. Huggard, age 83, of Sanford passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. The son of the late Carl R. and Florence E. (Ross) Huggard, was born in Midland on March 27, 1935. He married the former Lylla J. Ross in Midland on December 15, 1956, and together raised three children,...

May 14, 2018

Lorraine Lorna (Wittbrodt) Dittenber, 95, of Midland passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, May 14, 2018. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 3, 1923 to Leon and Flora (Brown) Wittbrodt and moved to Midland at a young age. Lorraine married Merlin Ray Dittenber at St. Brigid's Parish, on June 20, 1942. Lorraine was...

May 12, 2018

Robert A. Thurston, age 70 of Midland, passed away on Saturday May 12, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of Maynell B. (Hancock) and the late Gordon W. Thurston was born in Midland on March 8, 1948 where he was raised and educated. Bob had been employed with the City of Midland until his retirement in 1985...

May 11, 2018

Teresa A. Adams, age 59 of Midland, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of Jerry M. Pennington and Jeanette (Williams) Warnick was born June 10, 1958 in Newbern, North Carolina. She was employed with Dow Chemical Company for many years. Teresa was a member of the Meridian Church of God and enjoyed reading, movies,...

May 9, 2018

Howard Shaver, age 101 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday evening May 9, 2018 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. The son of the late Robert J. and Clarabel (Wisner) Shaver was born in Jasper Township, Midland County on February 15, 1917. On July 31, 1943 in Midland, Howard married the former Lela V. "Dot" Palmerton and after...

May 3, 2018

Bette L. Fisher, age 99 of Midland, passed away early Thursday morning, May 3, 2018 at King's Daughters home. The daughter of the late Vere and Mildred (Day) Graves was born in Midland on October 24, 1918 where she was raised, and educated. She graduated from Midland High School in 1936. Bette married Arthur J. (Bill) Fisher on August...

May 2, 2018

Linda L. Moss, age 76 of Wixon Lake, passed away on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Richard P. and Gennelle (Wilson) Holycross was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on June 15, 1941. Linda owned and operated Baby's in Toyland in Sanford for over 15 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crotcheting and knitting of...

May 2, 2018

Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the care of the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home.

Apr 29, 2018

Lola M. Hess, age 89 of Midland, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Barton Woods Assisted Living in Freeland. The daughter of the late Lester E. and Anna G. (Robinson) Bacon was born January 18, 1929 in Edenville. On November 19, 1988, Lola married Roderick C. Hess in Freeland. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2017...

Apr 27, 2018

Victor L. Johnson, age 92 of Midland, passed away April 27, 2018 at Brittany Manor. The son of the late Emil and Gladys (McPhail) Johnson was born August 18, 1925 in Bay City. Victor worked with the UA Local 85 Plumbers and Steamfitters for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a lifelong member of the National Rifle...