Obituary Listing

Stanley R. Marquiss

Stanley R. Marquiss

Apr 26, 2016

Stanley R. Marquiss, age 87 of Hope died at his residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The son of the late Lester and Maggie (Sperry) Marquiss was born on November 27, 1928 in Ovid, MI. Stanley served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Korean Service Medal and five Bronze Service Stars. After...

Jeffrey Vena

Jeffrey Vena

Apr 26, 2016

Jeffrey Vena, age 56 of Midland, formerly of White Plains, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Midland on April 26, 2016. Born November 7, 1959 to the late Gladys and Cosmo Vena Sr. in White Plains, NY. His life was forever changed when he met and married Babette Carpenter on November 15, 1993 in Port Chester, NY....

Innik J.C: Hancock

Innik J.C: Hancock

Apr 26, 2016

Innik J.C. Hancock, age 87 of Midland died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Stratford Village. The son of the late William and Ida (Herren) Hancock was born on April 4, 1929 in Tennessee. J.C. served with the Army during the Korean War and retired from Aetna Cement as an operator. He is predeceased by his wife Genny, whom he...

Theresa G. Cassar

Theresa G. Cassar

Apr 22, 2016

Theresa G. Cassar, age 92 of Midland, passed away on April 22, 2016 at Medilodge of Midland. She was born on the small island of Malta in the Mediterranean, which is 60 miles south of Sicily. Theresa lived a full life dedicated to God and to her family. When World War II broke out, Malta was a prime target...

Charlotte M. Starin

Charlotte M. Starin

Apr 15, 2016

Charlotte M. Starin, age 85 of Midland, was carried by the wings of angels to her heavenly home on Friday April 15, 2016 from the Medilodge of Midland. The daughter of the late Mike and Bertha McMullen (Ruby) was born in Richmond, IN on May 3, 1930. Charlotte lived most of her life in Lansing Michigan. Upon her retirement...

Betty Kehde

Betty Kehde

Apr 14, 2016

Betty Kehde, age 96 of Toledo, Ohio and formerly of Midland died Thursday April 14, 2016 at the Franciscan Care Center in Toledo, Ohio. The daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha (Myers) Newman was born in Filbert, PA on November 16, 1919. On March 20, 1943 she married Howard Kehde in Boston, Massachusetts and he predeceased her on...

David H. Keyes

David H. Keyes

Apr 12, 2016

David H. Keyes, age 82 of Midland, died Tuesday April 12, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Neil G. and Bernice E. (Zegelien) Keyes was born in Midland on October 1, 1933. He graduated from Midland High School in 1953. Dave served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. He had been employed...

Walter Lee Ross, Sr.

Walter Lee Ross, Sr.

Apr 8, 2016

Walter L. Ross Sr., age 69 of Midland, died Friday April 8, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Arnold and Thelma (Knapp) Ross was born in Midland on December 16, 1946. Walter enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting, helping others, cooking, inventing new recipes, working on cars, driving, the outdoors, listening to country and gospel music, going to...

Laura M. Hardy

Laura M. Hardy

Apr 5, 2016

Laura M. Hardy, age 94 of Midland passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home. The daughter of the late Emory and Jeanette (Spurbeck) Sova was born July 11, 1921 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Laura married Willard Hardy Sr. on July 23, 1938. He predeceased her in 1985. For 27 years Laura worked as...

Dennis Carl Tiffin

Dennis Carl Tiffin

Apr 3, 2016

Dennis Carl Tiffin, age 36 of Midland, died Sunday morning April 3, 2016 at his residence. The son of Earl W. and Sandra M. (Drzewicki) Tiffin, Jr. was born on April 4, 1979 in thumb area. Dennis enjoyed collecting and reading books, had a vast knowledge of movies, actors, directors and cinematography. He loved his custom Harley Davidson, in-depth...

Cheryl Marie Modlin

Cheryl Marie Modlin

Apr 2, 2016

Cheryl M. (Stamper) Modlin, age 57, of Midland went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday April 2, 2016 at her residence. The daughter of Floyd Meddaugh and the late Margaret (Seyuin) Meddaugh was born on July 21, 1958 in Midland, MI. Cheryl was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and will be missed greatly...

Carl. C. Miller

Carl. C. Miller

Apr 1, 2016

Carl C. Miller, age 87 of Midland, died Friday April 1, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Burt and Ethel (Chapman) Miller was born in Midland on September 2, 1928 where he was raised and educated. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Carl had been employed with the City of Midland...

Refugio Martinez

Refugio Martinez

Mar 30, 2016

Refugio "Marty" Martinez, age 74 of Hope, passed away on Wednesday March 30, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Luz and Maria (Martinez) Martinez was born on December 3, 1942 In Swartz Creek MI. He was raised in Flint MI. and Riverside, CA before coming to Midland in 1972. On December 1,...

Laverne Arthur John Miller

Laverne Arthur John Miller

Mar 28, 2016

Laverne Arthur John Miller Most merciful God, we commend to you his spirit. Laverne is at peace, having been called to his Eternal Reward on March 28, 2016 at the age of 89. He was predeceased on August 27, 2005 by his wife Elaine (Schornack) with whom he married on February 26, 1952 and is now reunited. Laverne was...

Russell D. Walker

Russell D. Walker

Mar 22, 2016

Russell D. Walker, age 74 of Sanford and formerly of Mt. Pleasant died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home. Russell was born to the late Russell M. and Alma (Litweller) Walker on January 15, 1942 in Pontiac and was raised and educated in Ithaca. He was employed with General Motors for over 30 years, retiring in...

Frank L. Weiger, Jr.

Frank L. Weiger, Jr.

Mar 21, 2016

Frank L. Weiger, Jr., 93, of Midland died peacefully in his sleep at home with his caregiver daughter with him on Monday, March 21, 2016. Born at his aunt's house on Jerome Street on October 2, 1922 to Frank B. and Mary (Smelser) Weiger, he attended Midland High where he played baseball and football. He lived in his beloved...

Bernard P. Horden

Bernard P. Horden

Mar 14, 2016

Bernard P. Horden age 89 of Midland died Monday March 14, 2016. The son of the late James and Ella (Sampson) Horden was born on July 9, 1926 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Bernard served with the U. S. Army during WWII. On September 30, 1950 he married the former Marguerite Willsie in Detroit. After 65...

Barbara Lee Haley

Barbara Lee Haley

Mar 11, 2016

Barbara Lee Haley, age 71 of Bay City died Friday March 11, 2016 at the McLaren Bay Special Care Facility. She is welcomed into heaven by her parents, Russell and Mary McLean, her husband, William Haley, two brothers and many other loved ones. Barb lived in Midland most of her life and was well loved by many in the...

William D. Carmody

William D. Carmody

Mar 11, 2016

William D. Carmody, age 76 of Midland died Friday, March 11, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center. Bill was born October 10, 1939 to the late Donald and Elsie (Niemi) Carmody in Munising, Michigan (once a Yooper always a Yooper). He completed his undergraduate studies from MTU in 1961 and received his MBA from CMU. Bill was a man of...

Elizabeth Olson

Elizabeth Olson

Mar 8, 2016

Elizabeth Olson, passed away Tuesday evening March 8, 2016 at King's Daughters with her family by her side at the age of 98. The daughter of the late Ethel (Noble) and Arthur H. Stange was born on June 26, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan. She married Kenneth Jean Olson on July 2, 1943 in East Lansing, Mi. They were happily...