Obituary Listing
Gregory J. "Greg" Stryker
May 22, 2017
Gregory John Stryker of Midland was born Oct 9, 1966 in Grand Rapids, a 10#9oz bouncing bundle of joy and love, in a hurry to arrive, adored and cherished from the start. With his beautiful curly blonde hair and infectious smile, he could jump into the arms of any stranger/acquaintance and be welcomed into an unsuspecting lap despite his...
Richard R. Wismer
May 22, 2017
Richard R. Wismer, age 63 of Midland, passed away Monday May 22, 2017 at his residence. The son of Roy H. and Georgetta M. (Marcy) Wismer was born on July 5, 1953 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1976 during the Vietnam War. He was employed with...
Elsie L. Morse
May 17, 2017
Elsie L. Morse, age 84 of Midland, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 at Colonial Villa. The daughter of the late Carl and Neva (Allen) Morse was born in Laingsburg, Michigan on February 20, 1933. Elise taught at Delta College for many years. Surviving are her 2 brothers, five sisters, many nieces and nephews.
Private burial services...
Charles R. Taylor
May 15, 2017
Charles R. "Chuck" Taylor, 71, of Mt. Pleasant died Monday, May 15, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.
He was born April 20, 1946 to the late Clinton and Olive (Huff) Taylor in Fenton, MI where he was raised and educated. Chuck served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was employed at General Motors for...
Gregory "Grey" K. Soderquist
May 9, 2017
Gregory "Grey" K. Soderquist, 66, of Midland, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born to Gerald "Pete" and Helen (Leep) Soderquist on December 11, 1950 in Axtell, NE, spent most of his life in Lincoln, NE, and later moved to Midland, MI. He was known for his talent on the pool table, his skills in construction...
Glenn Allen Stuart
May 9, 2017
Glenn Allen Stuart was a kind, sweet, gentle and good man. He was a loving and devoted husband, first to Isabel for 48 years, and then to Barbara for the past 19 years. He was an active engaged father to Glenn, Duncan, and Ruth, providing them with wonderful childhoods filled with fond family memories, highlighted by numerous camping trips....
Irene "Evelyn" Martin
May 8, 2017
Irene "Evelyn" Martin, age 94 of Midland, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side. The daughter of the late George and Ada (Cobb) Fryfogle was born in Sebring, Ohio on March 20, 1923. On February 10, 1942, she married Albin Martin. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1982. Irene...
Michael J. Killarney
May 8, 2017
Michael J. Killarney, age 32 of Saginaw, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1984 in Ft Worth, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Killarney; son, Aiden Killarney; step - daughter, Jasmine Anderson; mother, Nancy Penman; step - father, Michael Holland; and siblings, Isiah, Jordan, Malachi, Bubba, Jasmine, Chrissy, and...
Richard L. Blake
May 5, 2017
Richard LeRoy Blake, 89, lifetime resident of Midland, died Friday afternoon, May 5, 2017, at Brittany Manor where he has received wonderful care for this past year. Richard was born June 3, 1927 in Midland, the only child of the late Roy and Mary (Weaver) Blake. He grew up on his family farm in Midland learning many skills that...
Elaine M. Beck
May 1, 2017
Elaine M. Beck, age 74 of Sanford, passed away Monday, May 01, 2017 at Medilodge of Midland. The daughter of the late Floyd A. and Marie L. (Welch) Reger was born on July 30, 1942 in Midland. She enjoyed working outside and was the best green thumb ever, going camping and attended the Pentecostal Temple. Elaine lived for her...
Irene T. Banules
Apr 30, 2017
Irene T. Banules, 85 of Hope died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at MediLodge of Midland.
The daughter of the late Napoleon and Leigh (Cardinal) Fish was born October 21, 1931 in Detroit where she was raised and educated, graduating from St. Gregory Catholic School. On July 8, 1950 she married Anthony C. ("AC") Banules at St. Gregory's....
Ronald J. Bauer
Apr 17, 2017
Ronald J. Bauer, age 64 of Shepherd, passed away Monday, April, 17, 2017 surrounded by his family at home after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Ron was born on June 11, 1952 in Pigeon, MI, son to Robert and Aleta J. (Miller) Bauer of Elkton, MI. He graduated from Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Schools in 1970....
Dorothy Mashue
Apr 14, 2017
Dorothy Mashue, age 100 of Midland, was received into her heavenly home on Friday April 14, 2017 surrounded by her children. The daughter of the late Herbert and Lula (Rider) LaVier was born on August 28, 1916 in Homer Township. Following the death of her mother, Dorothy and her 9 siblings were raised by the Herbert and Catherine (Millhisler)...
Julia M. Smith
Apr 13, 2017
Julia M. Smith, age 85 of Sanford, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. The daughter of the late John W. and Minnie E. (Fuller) Drake was born on January 29, 1932 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On October 22, 1952, she married Ted H. Smith in Midland. He preceded her in death...
Lula M. Barber
Apr 13, 2017
Lula M. Barber, age 80 of Midland, passed away Thursday evening April 13, 2017 at her daughters residence. The daughter of the late Joseph A. and Violet M. (Hayward) Ruckle was born in East Jordon on August 7, 1936 but had resided in the Sanford and Midland area for the last 15 years. Lula was a longtime member of...
Martin L. Schultz
Apr 13, 2017
Martin L. Schultz, age 80 of Midland, passed away Thursday April 13, 2017 at his residence. The son of the late Emil and Hildegarde (Pretzer) Schultz was born in Hemlock on August 30, 1936. Martin served in the United States Army. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, enjoyed repairing things, playing golf, the many winters in...
Phyllis L. "Granny" Bihn
Apr 11, 2017
Phyllis L. "Granny" Bihn, 89 of Midland, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Roy and Edith (DeLong) Cooper was born March 21, 1928 in Midland and was raised and educated in St. Elmo. On February 20, 1947 Phyllis married Gilbert D. Bihn in St. Elmo. She was a bus driver for...
Mary Lou Faries
Apr 10, 2017
Mary Lou Faries, age 80 of Midland, passed away Monday April 10, 2017 at her residence. The daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude B. (Gittins) Grandstaff was born in Flint Michigan on April 13, 1936 where she was raised and educated until moving to Midland in 1975. Mary Lou had been employed with Northwood University until her retirement...
Pauline Allswede Weston
Apr 9, 2017
Pauline Allswede Weston, of Midland, passed away on April 9, 2017 at the age of 104. She was born on February 10, 1913, the second child of Anton and Eva (Foster) Dahl, in the home of her maternal grandparents in Clarence II. She moved to Michigan with her parents in 1920 and was educated in the Merrill school system....
Celeste Cionti - Heath
Apr 1, 2017
Celeste Cionti-Heath, age 48 of Midland, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her brothers residence. The daughter of the late Frank A. and Sarah J. (Springfield) Cionti was born on June 1, 1968 in Weymouth, MA.
Surviving are her daughters, Jennifer Nicole Cummings of Waterford, and Summer Skye Heath of Midland, Brothers, Frank...
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