Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2016

Theodore R. "Ted" Corey, age 57 of Coleman, died Wednesday evening September 28, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. The son of the late Edward R. and Mary R. (Little) Corey was born on August 1, 1959 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Ted was employed as a welder with Midway Oil Supply and later...

Sep 27, 2016

Harlan T. Peterson, age 92 of Midland, passed away September 27th, 2016 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland from cancer. The son of the late Alfred and Euphemia (Haggerman) Peterson was born on November 7th, 1923 in Pittsburg, Kansas. He served his country as a Staff Sargent with the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the...

Sep 27, 2016

Evelyn M. (McDonald) Craig, age 91 of Midland, died Tuesday evening September 27, 2016 at King's Daughters Home in Midland surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Alex and Mary M. (Trombley) McDonald was born in Mt. Haley Township, Midland County on September 19, 1925 where she was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School. Evelyn...

Sep 25, 2016

James ("Jim") D. Brown, age 69 of Sanford, died Sunday morning September 25, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of Leo J. and the late Aletta June (Wiggins) Brown was born in Midland on April 30, 1947 where he was raised and educated. Jim served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He...

Sep 20, 2016

Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of life services at a later date.

Sep 19, 2016

Todorka ("Dora") Nedeva

Todorka (Dora) Nedeva, age 44, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 19 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of Nikolina and Nedyo Nedev (both engineers) was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria on May 24, 1972, where she was raised and educated. In 1999 Dora moved to Lexington, KY to pursue her PhD degree at the...

Sep 18, 2016

Keith J. "Butch" Whipple, age 72 of Midland, died Sunday September 18, 2016 at Pine River Health Center in St. Louis, Michigan. Butch was born in Midland on May 3, 1944. He was self-employed as a lawn care specialist and enjoyed listing to older country music.

Surviving are his son, Butch Whipple; daughters, Tina M. Whipple and...

Sep 15, 2016

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Shook, age 54 of Midland, died Thursday September 15, 2016 at her residence. The daughter of Irene (Jankowski) and the late Louie Wenglikowski was born on December 5, 1961 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Liz loved animals and was involved with SOS Animal Rescue. She also help run the family business Ace Auto...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert E. Hartley, age 84 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Toni and Trish House due to an unfortunate accident that occurred at his home. The son of the late Earl and Albina (Forgette) Hartley was born May 13, 1932 in Bay City where he was raised and educated. Bob graduated from Bay City Central...

Sep 9, 2016

Joyce Marie Krick, 90, of Midland passed away Friday morning, September 9, 2016. She was born June 3, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Otto E. And Ruth Mulvany of Shepherd Mi. She was a graduate of Shepherd High School. Joyce married the love of her life, Phil Krick on February 6, 1943. They enjoyed 73 years...

Sep 4, 2016

Vivian M. Gutchak, age 85 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, September 4th, 2016 at her residence. The daughter of the late Harry and Lena (Perry) Hoover was born on January 11th, 1931 in Midland, Michigan. Vivian enjoyed playing bingo, cards and going to the casino. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren especially her...

Sep 1, 2016

Charles Wesley Lentz, 92, revered father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather, passed away at home Thursday, September 1, 2016. Chuck was born in Isabella County on May 6, 1924 to the late James Albert and Laura Belle (Humphrey) Lentz, and attended high school in St. Louis (Michigan). He graduated from Michigan State College in 1946 with a degree...

Aug 29, 2016

Howard L. Garrett, 90, of Midland passed away on August 29th, 2016, surrounded by his family. Howard was born in the farm house near Freeland where his grandparents once lived. In high school, he developed an interest in chemistry which led to his first job at Dow Chemical at age 17. With encouragement from his supervisor at Dow, he...

Aug 25, 2016

Elinor Elaine (Jessup) Lentz, 91, beloved wife and mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away in her home Thursday, August 25, 2016. Elaine was born to Stanley Paul and Vivian Irene (Wheeler) Jessup on August 15, 1925 in Homer, Michigan. She attended high school in Breckenridge, Michigan and graduated from Eastern High School in Detroit in 1943....

Aug 23, 2016

Jean F. Dion, 88 of Midland, passed away on August 23, 2016. She was born December 9, 1927, in Midland, Michigan, the daughter of the late Oliver and W. May (Cameron) Franklin. Jean graduated from Midland High School in 1945, attended Adrian College and was employed by The Dow Chemical Company. She married James J. Dion in Bay City...

Aug 17, 2016

Leonard H. Hector, age 84 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Walter and Viola (Dow) Hector was born January 28th, 1932 in Flint, Michigan. He served his country during the Korean War with the United States Army. Leonard was employed with Lobdell and Emery Manufacturing as set up personnel,...

Aug 15, 2016

Laura M. Clark, age 93 of Midland died Monday, August 15, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Wiley and Mary (Alligar) Pickens was born September 19, 1922 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Laura married John V. Clark December 19, 1939 in Midland. After 53 years of marriage John predeceased his wife March...

Aug 15, 2016

Nancy S. Martin, 79, of Caro, passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. She lived in many states but considered Michigan her home. The daughter of the late Floyd and Eva (Wiedman) Yargar, Sr. was born in Midland on December 6, 1936, and raised in Freeland. She worked many years for General Motors...

Aug 13, 2016

Jane E. (Timmons) Kuhn, age 98 of Midland, died Saturday morning August 13, 2016 at Medilodge of Midland. The daughter of the late Robert and Eva (Westbrook) Tousley was born on April 4, 1918 in Charlevoix County, Boyne Falls, Michigan where she was raised and educated. Jane moved to Midland in 1935 and then went to work at Robin...

Aug 11, 2016

Connie Louise Sleeper, 67, of Midland, died peacefully with her family by her side Thursday August 11, 2016 after a brave one-year battle with colon and lung cancer. She was born May 23, 1949 in Midland, daughter of Lucille E. (Beamish) and the late Eithel (Teet) Ross. Connie attended Midland schools and on May 27, 1967 in Midland she...