Obituary Listing

William T. Ovaitt

William T. Ovaitt

Jun 29, 2018

William T. Ovaitt, age 79 of Midland, died on June 29, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant.

Bill was born in Bay City on June 20, 1939, the son of Donald C. and Hazel M. (Tisdale) Ovaitt. He graduated from Midland High School and attended Michigan State University where he met his wife of 56 years, Joan M. Coakes....

Victoria J. Kilbourne

Victoria J. Kilbourne

Jun 26, 2018

Victoria J. Kilbourne, age 74 of Midland, passed away on June 26, 2018. A gathering time to share memories of Victoria will take place on Monday October 8, 2018 from 4 till 7:00 p.m. at the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home 4210 N. Saginaw Rd, Midland. Personal messages of condolence maybe offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com Visitation Wilson MILLER...

William B. Havens

William B. Havens

Jun 25, 2018

William B. Havens, age 89 of Sanford, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Boyd and Ada (Granston) Havens was born October 22, 1928 in Hope, MI. William faithfully served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He then worked for Dow Corning in...

Margret C. Pnacek

Margret C. Pnacek

Jun 23, 2018

Margret C. (Laplow) Pnacek, age 85 of Midland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Ostrander Laplow was born January 29, 1933 in Mills Township. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, watching game shows, putting together puzzles, working in her garden and being with...

Barbara J. Hill

Barbara J. Hill

Jun 23, 2018

Barbara J. (Dunckel) Hill, age 77 of Sanford, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Mid Michigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Maurice E. and Ida M. (Motcheck) Dunkel was born August 30, 1940 in Williamston, MI. She enjoyed fishing, bonfires, her family along with her puppy Paco.

Surviving are her husband of 38...

Rosemary S. Bricault

Rosemary S. Bricault

Jun 23, 2018

Rosemary S. Bricault, age 76 of Midland, passed away Saturday June 23, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Florencio and Dionicia (Rodriguez) Sanchez was born in Victoria, Texas on March 1, 1942. She enjoyed dancing and traveling with her husband Raymond visiting family and friends. Surviving is her husband of 32 years Raymond of whom she...

John H. Crispo

John H. Crispo

Jun 22, 2018

John H. Crispo, age 90 of Bay City, passed away on Friday June 22, 2018 at McLaren Bay Regional. Surviving is his son, Roberto Crispo; daughters, Livia Crispo, Franca Jesella; grandson, Matthew Jesella, Tony Crispo. Per the wishes of John, cremation has taken place and there will be no other services.

Joseph F. Preczewski

Joseph F. Preczewski

Jun 18, 2018

Joseph "Joe" F. Preczewski Jr., age 88 of Sanford, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his residence. The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Zitny) Preczewski Sr. was born December 6, 1929 in Hazel Park, MI. On June 19, 1954, Joe married the former Beverly Thorn in at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Dearborn. She preceded...

Sarah Jo Schultz

Sarah Jo Schultz

Jun 17, 2018

Sarah Jo Schultz, age 29 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. The daughter of Gordon Schultz and Tammey (Bradley) Martin was born in Midland on November 15, 1988. Sarah enjoyed fishing with her daughter, mud bogging, riding her quad, listening to music and being with friends.

Surviving is her daughter, Katrina Marie Poirier; mother,...

Katharine "Kayte" Ellen Aspray

Katharine "Kayte" Ellen Aspray

Jun 15, 2018

Katharine Ellen (Serumgard) "Kayte" Aspray, 72, of Bay City, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at Saginaw Covenant Cooper Hospital with her family by her side. Kayte was born May 5, 1946 in Elmhurst, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Kime E. Aspray, Jr. and Caroline C. (Piepho) Aspray. She grew up in Yonkers, New York before moving...

Lawrence J. "Larry" Schwab

Lawrence J. "Larry" Schwab

Jun 14, 2018

Lawrence John "Larry" Schwab, age 91, of Middleville, formally of Midland, died June 14, 2018. The son of the late George and Catherine (Commora) Schwab was born on April 11, 1927 in Midland. He was a graduate of Midland High school. Larry married Rosemarie Kober on June 2, 1951 at St. Brigid Catholic Church. He was a veteran of...

Michael J. Bechtel

Michael J. Bechtel

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...

Virginia E. Ullery

Virginia E. Ullery

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...

Bernard A. Bartos

Bernard A. Bartos

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...

M. Charlotte Hill

M. Charlotte Hill

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...

Lily R. Wint

Lily R. Wint

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...

Thomas "Tom" D. Gray

Thomas "Tom" D. Gray

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....

Betty L. Hendricksen

Betty L. Hendricksen

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.

Eleanor Reisner

Eleanor Reisner

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...

Clarence W. Hackbarth

Clarence W. Hackbarth

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...