Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2025

Betty Jane Gingerich passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025 at the age of 97. Private burial has taken place next to her husband in Midland Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Miller Funeral Home.

Feb 20, 2025

Sandra "Sandi" M. Tiffin, age 73 passed away on Thursday February 20, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Sergeant Major Stephen and Virginia L. (Pepin) Drzewicki was born in Detroit on September 25, Sandi attended and graduate from Southfield High School in 1969 and then completed secretary schooling from Oakland Community College....

Feb 19, 2025

Kammie Ann Merryman, age 40 of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday February 19, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Midland on January 5, 1985, where she was raised and educated and was a graduate of Bullock Creek High School. Kammie was presently employed with the Marathon Gas Station in Coleman. She enjoyed...

Feb 19, 2025

Geraldine Ann Murray, age 92 of Midland, passed away February 19, 2025 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. Per her family's wishes, entombment has taken place in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Midland. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Miller Funeral Home.

Feb 18, 2025

Ruby Elaine Harp, age 93 of Midland, passed away peacefully at Bickford Cottage on February 18, 2025. Per the wishes of her family, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Miller Funeral Home.

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald James Pieper Sr. age 83 of Sanford, passed away on February 18, 2025 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. He was born in Bay County, Michigan on May 18, 1941 to the late Herman and Helen (Szyperski) Pieper. Ron enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and watching television, particularly motorsport racing.

Surviving are his...

Feb 17, 2025

Cindy Jo Booth, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away February 17, 2025 at the age of 53. She was a member of the Sanford Eagles Post 3677, the Sanford Moose Lodge and enjoyed crocheting and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Booth; children, Chance (Kayleen) Augustine, Dominic (Faith) Sian, Coulton (Brianna) Booth, Danielle (Nick)...

Feb 16, 2025

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Shane Stephen Ladwein of Midland, MI, husband and father of three children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. Shane was born on January 29, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Gail (Zakar) Ladwein. On July 11, 1998, Shane married Sara JoAnn (Malesky) Ladwein, daughter of Robert and Penelope (Bennett) Malesky, in...

Feb 13, 2025

Dennis G. Simpson, age 69 of Sanford, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025 at his residence. The son of the late George and Joyce (Swantek) Simpson was born in Fallbrook, California on January 10, 1956. Dennis became an ironworker in June of 1974 and worked in the field until he retired in 2002 and remained a member of...

Feb 10, 2025

Raymond L. Stevens, age 95 of Midland, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025at The Brook of Gladwin, surrounded by family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 12, 1929 to the late Ralph and Martha (Church) Stevens.  Ray served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He married the love of...

Feb 10, 2025

Sharon L. (Prybyski) Weisheim, age 83 of Midland, passed peacefully in her family home surrounded by family on February 10, 2025.  Sharon will be welcomed to Heaven with loving arms by her late husband, Bill Weisheim, brother, Dan Prybyski and sister, Sandy Leach.  Sharon, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Prybyski, was born in Midland on December 17,...

Feb 9, 2025

Victor "Dennis" Caney, age 84 of Sanford, passed away February 9, 2025 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on August 18, 1940 to Victor T. Caney and Jessie (Barnes) McNab. At the age of 13, Victor and his family moved to Essexville, MI where he graduated from T.L. Handy High...

Feb 4, 2025

David Fales, age 74, succumbing to pancreatic cancer, passed away on Tuesday, February 4. The son of the late Dale and Genevieve Fales was born Sept. 2, 1950. David attended Crane and Bullock Creek schools prior to receiving his B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University in 1972. Married to his true love, Linda, from 1972 until...

Feb 2, 2025

Larry Delos Newman, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at Medilodge in Clare, Michigan. Larry was born on September 14, 1935, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Archie Newman and Belva (Beach) Newman-Steinwand. Larry married Florence (Mill) Zilska on July 31, 1955. He is survived by his daughter Kathy (Jeff) Wilkins: Grandchildren Brian (Heather) Bowers and...

Jan 29, 2025

Anthony C. "Tony" Banules, age 94 of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2025 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living in Sanford. The son of the late Charles and Martha Banulis was born in Detroit on October 14, 1930. As a member of Our Lady of Grace (St. Agnes Catholic Church), he had been an usher, lector and Eucharistic...

Jan 29, 2025

Bonneta Irene Allen, age 91, of Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully January 29, 2025 at her home. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian (Church) Martin. Bonnie was a woman of many talents and passions. She loved to crochet and found joy in creating beautiful works with her hands. A...

Jan 15, 2025

Esther A. Davis, age 92 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Colonial Villa. The daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Potuznik) Zitka was born in East Jordon, Michigan on April 23, 1932. She had been employed for many years at Comerica Bank. Esther was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Foster J. Ouderkirk, age 90, passed away after a brief illness on January 1, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House of Auburndale, FL.

He was born on January 12, 1934. His parents preceded him in death, Roy and Pearl (Wiltse) Ouderkirk of Hope, MI. He described an idyllic childhood, stayed close to his siblings and made lifelong...

Dec 28, 2024

Richard (Dick) F. Tracy, 66, of Ocala, unexpectedly passed away on December 28th, 2024. Born on April 18th, 1958 in Saginaw Michigan. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a true outdoorsman. You would never catch him not in the woods hunting or in his boat catching a million fish. Just like the true Saginaw fisherman he was.

Dec 25, 2024

Eric M. Emery, age 49 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center. Eric was born on May 21, 1975 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was a dedicated manager at Fast Eddie's Car Wash in Midland. He loved driving around in his beloved Cadillac, listening to music and spending time outdoors kayaking in the...