Obituary Listing

Elinor Elaine Lentz

Elinor Elaine Lentz

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....

Jean F. Dion

Jean F. Dion

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...

Leonard H. Hector

Leonard H. Hector

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,...

Laura M. Clark

Laura M. Clark

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...

Nancy S. Martin

Nancy S. Martin

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...

Jane E. (Timmons) Kuhn

Jane E. (Timmons) Kuhn

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...

Connie L. Sleeper

Connie L. Sleeper

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...

William E. Jewell

William E. Jewell

Aug 9, 2016

William E. Jewell age 42 of Midland died early Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home. The son of Joseph and Patricia (Telander) Jewell was born March 7, 1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was raised and educated. William was a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed gardening, camping and working on trucks. He had a big heart; loved...

Steven Lee Stanichuk

Steven Lee Stanichuk

Aug 8, 2016

Steven L. Stanichuk, age 63 of St. Louis died Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Pine River Healthcare Center. A Mass of Christian Celebration will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 11, 2016 from Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (St. Agnes) in Sanford with the Reverend Father Dan Fox, OFM-Cap. presiding. The Rite of Christian Burial will...

Barbara A. Jaskolski

Barbara A. Jaskolski

Aug 4, 2016

Barbara A. Jaskolski, age 79 of Sanford, died Thursday evening August 4, 2016 at Medilodge in Midland. The daughter of the late Kenneth and Rose (Szurajkowski) Dobozy was born in Wayne, Michigan on May 3, 1937. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace (St. Agnes) Catholic Church, Sanford. Barb was loving and kind and especially enjoyed the...

James C. Keeley

James C. Keeley

Aug 3, 2016

James (Jim) C. Keeley Sr. 72, of Sanford, MI, passed away peacefully after battling a brief illness, on August 3rd, 2016. He was born on May 15, 1944 to Rufus and Mary Pauline (DeGeer) Keeley in Midland, Michigan. He graduated from Midland High School in 1963 and served four years in the United States Air Force, where he spent...

Burton Eldon "Burt" Sweebe

Burton Eldon "Burt" Sweebe

Jul 27, 2016

Burton (Burt) Eldon Sweebe Jr., Age 80 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, July, 27th 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Burton and Evelyn (Sasse) Sweebe Sr. was born on July 21st, 1936 in Midland, Michigan. On August 24th, 1957, Burt married the former Marilyn Leach in Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed with the Dow Chemical Company...

Mary M. Bissonnette

Mary M. Bissonnette

Jul 24, 2016

Mary Margaret Bissonnette, age 66 of Sanford died Sunday July 24, 2016, surrounded by her garden and pine trees. The daughter of the late Gerald and Viola (Hart) Bissonnette was born on July 19, 1950 in Bay City and attended Visitation Grade School and West Catholic Central High School. Mary graduated from Delta College with her RN Degree, starting...

Dale L. Moe

Dale L. Moe

Jul 21, 2016

Dale L. Moe, age 85 of Midland, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Bay City. The son of the late William E. and Lucille (Irelan) Moe was born in Homer Township on February 21, 1931 where he was raised and educated. Dale served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He had been...

Herbert M. Spencer

Herbert M. Spencer

Jul 20, 2016

Private burial has taken place in New Edenville Cemetery.

Emma C. "Tootie" Wonsitler

Emma C. "Tootie" Wonsitler

Jul 20, 2016

Emma C. "Tootie" (Dice) Wonsitler, age 90 of Midland, died Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Midland. The daughter of the late Pearl and Myrtle (Glass) Dice was born in Midland on October 21, 1926. She was a member of Mapleton United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and going to her cottage in Heresy, Michigan....

Ronald F. Lukowski

Ronald F. Lukowski

Jul 11, 2016

Ronald F. Lukowski, age 74 of Midland, passed away Monday, July 11th, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Leo and Marguerite (Moore) Lukowski was born on September 16th, 1941 in Bay City, MI. On March, 15th, 1969, he married the former Roberta Battice in Cynthiana, KY. She preceded him in death on July, 28th, 2015. Ronald...

E. Joann (Bailey) Kenaga

E. Joann (Bailey) Kenaga

Jul 7, 2016

E. Joann (Bailey) Kenaga, age 96 of Midland died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the King's Daughters Home. The daughter of the late Sheldon R. and Elizabeth (McClemons) Bailey was born September 20, 1919 in Gaylord. Joann received a teaching certification from Central Michigan University. She was married to Eugene Kenaga from October 12, 1940 until 1979. On March...

Albert L. Knapp

Albert L. Knapp

Jul 6, 2016

Albert L. Knapp Sr., age 72 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The son of the late Joel and Clarrissa (Ross) Knapp was born in Lee Township on February 26, 1944. Albert worked as an operator at Tri City Plastics and loved fishing. Albert is survived by his wife of 52 years,...

Kathleen I. Forbes

Kathleen I. Forbes

Jul 1, 2016

Kathleen I. (Marquis) Forbes, age 82 of Midland, died Friday July 1, 2016 at her residence. The daughter of the late Robert O. and Blanche (Cole) Marquis was born in Midland on May 19, 1934 where she was raised, educated and a graduate of the 1954 class of Midland High School. Katy had been employed as manager of Valley...