Obituary Listing

Apr 9, 2025

William Dynamite Reese, age 79 of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at Medilodge of Midland. The son of the late Charles W. and Dorothy (Yager) Reese was born in Midland on March 21, 1946, but resided in Sanford all of his life. Bill was a truck driver for many different companies over the years. He enjoyed...

Apr 4, 2025

Majid Zarisfi, MD, age 91, of Midland, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 4, 2025. Born in Kerman, Iran, to the late Mohammad and Sakineh (Adib) Zarisfi, Majid pursued a long and distinguished career as a well-respected surgeon, bringing his clinical expertise and philanthropy to many. His passion for knowledge extended beyond medicine, encompassing a deep appreciation for...

Mar 29, 2025

Elaine J. (Emmons) Crumb, age 91 of Sanford, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at MyMichigan Health. She was born on April 25, 1933 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Ernest and Ruth (Knight) Emmons. On July 17, 1954, Elaine married Robert D. Crumb in Lansing. They celebrated 55 years together before his passing in 2009. In her spare...

Mar 26, 2025

Ronald Wayne Johnson, age 76 of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. The son of the late Cleo W. and Doris M. (Booth) was born in Midland on October 16, 1948. Ron was a 1967 graduate of Bullock Creek High School.  He went on to work with Local 25 Ironworkers...

Mar 20, 2025

Harold Algin Riggie, age 82 of Midland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2025. He was born to the late Algin V. and Betty J. (Herman) Riggie on February 6, 1943 in Midland where he was raised and educated.

Harold worked from the time he was a teenager, working for...

Mar 18, 2025

Ruth L. Goss, age 87 of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center. She was born to the late Archie and Geneva (Bell) Buckner was born in Saginaw on May 16, 1937. Ruth was an avid country music fan and enjoyed traveling to many country music festivals. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian...

Mar 16, 2025

James C. Roberts, age 71 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at MyMichigan Health. He was born in Midland on May 17, 1953 to the late Carl Richard and Viola June Roberts. James served his country honorably as a Medic with the United States Navy, embarking on two tours during the Vietnam War. He then went...

Mar 15, 2025

Lois M. (Presley) McJames, age 80 of Sanford went to be with her Lord on Saturday March 15, 2024 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living, surrounded by family.  Lois was greeted in heaven by her husband, Leonard.  Lois was born in Clare, Michigan on January 12, 1945 to the late Orris and Marian (Noyes) Presley.  Lois graduated from Clare High...

Mar 10, 2025

Lois Jean Caterer Peterson, age 105 of Midland, passed away on Monday March 10, 2025 at Cascades Senior Living. Per the wishes of Lois, cremation has taken place.

Mar 8, 2025

Rosealy Irene-May Luckett, age 58 of Midland, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center. She was born in Midland on December 21, 1966 to James E. Luckett and Florence (Letts) Comfort. Her dog, Addy May, brought Rose great comfort. Rose will be remembered for the love she had for her family. They were her world and...

Mar 7, 2025

Ronald W. Ault, affectionately known as Big Daddy, Big R, BVDV Dude, or simply Ronnie to those who knew him best, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1959, to the late Charles and Stella (Jozwiak) Ault.

A 1977 graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Ron built...

Mar 5, 2025

MaryAnn Rose DeWitte, age 80 of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at home with family by her side. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 20, 1944 to the late William and Alice (David) Jordan. While working at Manufacturers Bank, MaryAnn met the love of her life, Sylvain "Jim" DeWitte. They married on June 28, 1969...

Mar 5, 2025

Carolyn "Carey" Marie Rayce age 81 of Midland, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan. Born on May 11, 1943, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Charles and Margaret (Winters) Frahm.  Carey lived a life filled with dedication to her family, education, faith, and a love for exploration.

Carey...

Feb 28, 2025

Alice's picture will be uploaded Monday.

Alice Jean Pomranky, age 83 of Midland, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Auburn Fields Assisted Living. She was born to the late Allen and Ruth (Curtis) Campbell on October 10, 1941 in Midland where she was raised and educated. She found joy in playing bingo, dancing, attending...

Feb 27, 2025

Linda Ann Hobbs, age 77 of Midland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. She is survived by her sister, Amy (Thomas) Bejcek; along with nephews and cousins. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Madeline (Werner) Bannon, and sister, Joan Bannon.

Linda's memorial service...

Feb 26, 2025

Beloved son, brother and father Justin Lynn Yager of Midland, MI has passed away at age 37.

Justin was a loving father of two amazing sons. Who truly adored him. Justin devoted his entire life to his children. He was a father before anything. Words cannot describe how much he loved his boy's.

Along with...

Feb 25, 2025

Dorothy "Dotty" May (Pattin) Everett, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on April 25, 1941, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Dr. Howard S. and Harriett V. (Sandford) Pattin. After graduating from Lakewood High School in 1959, she attended Muskingum University and earned her...

Feb 25, 2025

Janette Ann Deering, age 67, of West Branch, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Jack G. Bloom and Nancy M. (Simon) DeLater. Janette was born in Onaway, Michigan on February 13, 1958. She enjoyed going to her music, was very artistic when wrapping gifts for her family, being outdoors,...

Feb 24, 2025

Sharon Kay Spangler, age 78 of Sanford, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on April 2, 1946 to the late Hartley and Eunice (Guthrie) Thrush. She was the youngest of nine children and enjoyed life on her family's farm.

She married Dennis Spangler...

Feb 22, 2025

Eveyln Catherine Varner (Wetherell), a woman of boundless ambition and spirit, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 at a remarkable 103 years of age.

Born March 5, 1921, Eveyln wanted to be a movie star when she grew up, but instead lived a long life filled with adventure. She spent her early years earning an education...