Obituary Listing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Carol J. Nash
Feb 3, 2016
Carol J. Nash, age 65 of Midland, died Wednesday February 3, 2016; going to her eternal home to be with her Lord Jesus following her lengthy battle with cancer and renal failure. She was a loving mom, a great nurse, and a strong servant and believer in Christianity; always putting others first, before herself. The daughter of Clare and...
Alfred A. Baibos
Feb 1, 2016
Alfred A. Baibos, age 89 of Sanford, died Monday morning February 1, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The son of the late Peter and Rose (Prohaska) Baibos was born in Flint, Michigan on April 13, 1926. Al had been employed with The Dow Chemical Co as an operator until his retirement in 1986 after 32 years of service....
Richard Dean Toner
Jan 29, 2016
Richard "Dean" Toner, age 54 of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, January 29, 2016 at his home. Dean was born March 8, 1961 in Midland where he was raised and educated. He was a handyman and had worked in construction for several years. Dean was a "people person" who loved to spend time with his family and friends. He is...
Ruth M. Zweigle
Jan 25, 2016
Ruth M. Zweigle, age 89 of Lake Leelanau, formerly of Midland, died early Monday morning January 25, 2016 at Story Point Assisted Living in Midland. The daughter of the late Harry and Nora (Nye) Whipple was born in Merrill, Michigan on May 29, 1926. She was employed with Whipple Freight Co. then with Midland Moving & Storage for 15...
Leonard E. Mcjames
Jan 24, 2016
Leonard E. McJames, age 74 of Sanford, went to be with his Lord on Sunday morning January 24, 2016 at his residence. He was the first born of the late Leonard S. and Norma L. (Bergey) McJames on April 22, 1941 in Wise Township. Leonard worked 6 years in general construction. He then went on to work for The...
Dolores I. Hackeman
Jan 21, 2016
Dolores I. Hackeman, age 87 of Bay City, Michigan, formerly of Republic, Michigan, died Thursday evening January 21, 2016 at McLaren Bay Regional Center in Bay City. The daughter of the late Frank and Carolyn L. (Sherman) Heydens was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 16, 1928. She loved animals and was known to be able to feed deer...
Erma L. Riggie
Jan 19, 2016
Erma L. Riggie, age 86 of Midland, died Tuesday January 19, 2016 at Country Square Adult Foster Care Home in Auburn The daughter of the late Clifford and Ethel (Wray) Babcock was born in Midland on August 6, 1929 where she was raised and educated. Erma was a member of Gordonville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles,...
Forest R. Minger, Jr.
Jan 16, 2016
Forest R. Minger Jr., age 80 of Midland, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. The son of the late Forest R. and Florence (Bessey) Minger Sr. was born in Midland on October 14, 1935. Forest graduated from Midland High School in 1953 and went on to receive his Bachelors in Science from the University...
Marguerite H. Horden
Jan 16, 2016
Marguerite H. Horden, age 91 of Midland died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Colonial Villa. The daughter of the late Charles and Jennie (Sayre) Willsie was born in Detroit on January 11, 1925 where she was raised and educated. On September 30, 1950 she married Bernard Horden in Detroit. Marguerite worked for the Dow Corning Corp for a brief...
Jane A. Bates
Jan 15, 2016
Jane Ann (Engwis) Bates, age 86 of Midland died Friday January 15, 2016 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center. She was born on May 22, 1929 in Midland to the late Earl and Audrey (Mater) Engwis. Jane attended Midland Schools. She married Charles Bates on June 4th, 1948. Jane was a girl scout, a sea scout, loved playing baseball and...
David Leroy Thousand
Jan 11, 2016
David L. Thousand, age 68 of Midland died Monday, January 11, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Keith and Edna (Bentley) Thousand was born on March 23, 1947 in Detroit and was raised and educated in Hazel Park, graduating from Hazel Park High School in 1965. David married the former Diane Malinowski, who pre-deceased him during...
Jane M. Bogel
Jan 10, 2016
Jane M. Bogel, age 80 of Midland, died early Sunday morning January 10, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. The daughter of the late Martin M. and Marie A. (Grover) Bogel was born in Midland on October 9, 1935 where she was raised and educated. She enjoyed doing crochet, crossword puzzles, visiting with family and friends and was very...
Russell E. Schlafley
Jan 7, 2016
Russell Eldon Schlafley, age 98 of Midland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2016. The son of the late Edward and Eva (Saunders) Schlafley was born on November 6, 1917 in Union Township near Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Russell and his wife, Maxine, who predeceased him in...
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