Obituary Listing

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...

Mary L. Dull

Mary L. Dull

Mar 7, 2016

Mary L. Dull age 69 of Midland died Monday March 7, 2016 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Leonard and Nola (Young) Dickinson was born on July 29, 1946 in Midland where she was raised and educated, graduating from Midland High School in 1965. On March 20, 1971 she married Donald Dull in Sanford. Mary provided child...

Ernest L. Erskine

Ernest L. Erskine

Mar 2, 2016

Ernest L. Erskine, age 69 of Sanford died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Aubrey and Clara (Zilska) Erskine was born on February 23, 1947 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Ernest served with the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era, awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. On...

Gerry A. Stoecker

Gerry A. Stoecker

Feb 28, 2016

Gerry A. Stoecker, age 80 of Midland died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. The son of the late George and Mary (Rumbley) Stoecker was born on November 23, 1935 in Mason City, Iowa. On May 27, 1961 he married the former Mary Ann Stouffer in Jackson, MI and they moved to Midland...

James F. Poplaski

James F. Poplaski

Feb 26, 2016

James F. Poplaski, age 58 of Midland died Friday, February 26, 2016. The son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Cites) Poplaski was born on January 28, 1958 in Pontiac, MI where he was raised and educated, moving to the Midland area in 1990. Jim enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was very mechanically gifted. Jim is survived by his daughters...

Grace J. "Grzegorczyk" Schoenbine

Grace J. "Grzegorczyk" Schoenbine

Feb 24, 2016

Grace J. (Campau) "Grzegorczyk" Schoenbine age 84 of Midland died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Peter and Minnie (Barto) Campau was born on August 23, 1931 in Midland. She married Arthur Schoenbine in 1951 and he predeceased her in 1981. In 1986 she married Arthur Grzegoraczyk and he predeceased her in...

Norma J. Stickley

Norma J. Stickley

Feb 23, 2016

Norma J. Stickley,86,of Midland died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Orlo and Vera (Allen) Bowman was born May 2, 1929 in Midland where she was raised and educated, graduating from Midland High School in 1947. Norma married Oakley W. Stickley July 18, 1947 in North Bradley. After...

Dale Ralph Ludwig

Dale Ralph Ludwig

Feb 21, 2016

Dale R. Ludwig, age 69 of Freeland, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Brittany Manor in Midland. The son of the late Adolf and Annette (Harmon) Ludwig was born in Alpena, MI on March 20, 1946. On September 25, 1966, Dale married Vivian A. LaFave in Harrisville. She predeceased him on July 14, 2008. He was employed by GM/Saginaw...

Dennis V. Smith

Dennis V. Smith

Feb 15, 2016

Dennis V. Smith, age 63 of Midland, died Monday February 15, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Morgan and Doris (Ward) Smith was born in Midland on January 1, 1953. He was part of the first graduating class of Dow High School in 1971. Dennis was employed with Giant Supermarkets for 25 years. After Giant closed...

Ralph Duel Kaweck

Ralph Duel Kaweck

Feb 14, 2016

Ralph D. Kaweck, age 96 of Hope died February 14, 2016. The son of the late William and Flossie (Duel) Kaweck was born on August 28, 1919 in Midland and graduated from Midland High School in 1937. Ralph worked for the Dow Chemical Co. as an electrician until his retirement. He is survived by a son Ryan R. Kaweck...

Richard L. Wendt

Richard L. Wendt

Feb 14, 2016

Richard Leo "Dick" Wendt, 69 of Midland, passed away Sunday February 14th 2016. Dick was born in Midland on November 14th 1946 to the late Francis Leo and Ruth Lucille (McDonald) Wendt. He graduated from Midland High School in 1966 where he played varsity football. Dick also attended Ferris State University, Central Michigan University, and Delta College. He married...

Ruby Pauline Calice

Ruby Pauline Calice

Feb 13, 2016

Ruby P. Calice, age 74 of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday February 13, 2016 at Medilodge in Mt. Pleasant. The daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Rogers) Robertson was born on April 20, 1941 in Erin, TN and moved to Detroit at the age of ten. On July 12, 1959 she married Donald Crosby and he predeceased her on...

Lucinda Ann Barrett

Lucinda Ann Barrett

Feb 10, 2016

Lucinda Ann Barrett age 69 of Jasper, Tennessee, formerly of Sanford went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2016 after a brief illness. Lucinda was born in Midland on December 16, 1946 to the late Ronald and Helen (Geiling) Schofield and graduated from Meridian High School in 1964. On November 16, 1984 she married...

James Arthur Webb

James Arthur Webb

Feb 8, 2016

James A. Webb, age 76, died on Monday February 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Pahota) Webb was born on January 6, 1940 in Midland, where he was raised. After graduating from Midland High School, Jim served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return from Korea,...