Obituary Listing

Joseph M. Stolarczyk

Joseph M. Stolarczyk

Mar 22, 2015

Joseph M. Stolarczyk, 93, of Midland (formerly of Hernando, Florida) passed away Sunday, March 22. He was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Regina (Sutrynowicz) along with brothers Chester, Casimer and Henry. Joe joined the US Army Air Corps in 1939 performing duties as a B-17 bombardier in anti-submarine/reconnaissance missions in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He attained...

Darla J. Mudd

Darla J. Mudd

Mar 21, 2015

God gained a very special angel Darla J. Mudd, age 63 of Midland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning March 21, 2015 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of Erma (Babcock) and the late Donald Riggie was born in Midland on February 23, 1952. Darla was an amazing, wonderful, high spirited lady who was an inspiration to everyone. She loved...

Bruno A. Kosiara

Bruno A. Kosiara

Mar 12, 2015

Bruno A. Kosiara, age 81 of Midland died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the University of Michigan Hospitals. The son of the late Peter and Mary (Slupski) Kosiara was born June 27, 1933 in Gaylord where he was raised and educated. Bruno had served with the U.S. Navy. In 1967 he married Jean Molloseau. She predeceased him in 1985....

Elizabeth Whittington

Elizabeth Whittington

Mar 12, 2015

Elizabeth Whittington, age 77 of Gladwin, died early Thursday morning March 12, 2015 at Horizon Senior Living Center in Gladwin. The daughter of the late Josef and Sophie Wamser was born in Miltonberg, Germany on February 21, 1938. She was an Avon Rep for many years, enjoyed growing flowers, doing crafts, a good housekeeper and also cleaned many houses...

Frances I. Bucklew

Frances I. Bucklew

Mar 5, 2015

Frances I. Bucklew, age 97 died at her residence on Thursday, March 5, 2015. The daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (McKee) Hopkins was born on December 17, 1917 in Milford Township, Ohio where she was raised and educated. On March 10, 1945 she married John J. Bucklew in West Unity, Ohio. During the winter months she and...

Jean M. Hook

Jean M. Hook

Mar 5, 2015

Jean M. (Whiting) Hook, age 93 of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Midland, died Thursday evening March 5, 2015 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, South Carolina. The daughter of the late Asa E. and Opal (Morris) Whiting was born in Standish, Michigan on July 13, 1921. She was a graduate of Standish High School and then went...

Jess Richard Norling

Jess Richard Norling

Mar 3, 2015

Jess R. Norling, age 73 of Tawas City, formerly of Midland, died at Saginaw St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday March 3, 2015. The son of the late Karl and Grace (Meyers) Norling was born on March 1, 1942 in Bay City. Jess was raised and educated in Midland, graduating from Midland High School in 1957. He had worked for...

Beverly I. Milner

Beverly I. Milner

Mar 2, 2015

Beverly I. Milner, age 103 of Midland, died Monday morning March 2, 2015 at her residence. The daughter of the late Richard and Eva (Hurson) Milner was born in Williams Township, Bay County on November 12, 1911. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University in 1935 and then went on to get her Master's Degree in Mathematic's...

Nancy E. Banules

Nancy E. Banules

Feb 27, 2015

Nancy E. Banules, age 68 of Sanford died Friday, February 27, 2015 at her home. The daughter of the late George B. and J. Patricia (Leonard) Horning was born March 2, 1946 in Midland. Nancy was raised and educated in Farwell, graduating in 1964 from Farwell High School. On July 9, 1977 she married Anthony W. Banules. Nancy had...

Ardieth L. Patrick

Ardieth L. Patrick

Feb 25, 2015

Ardieth L. Patrick, age 96 of California, formerly of Florida and Midland, died Wednesday February 25, 2015 at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. Ardieth Louise Patterson Patrick was born April 8, 1918 in Sanford, Michigan to the late Ernest and Thelma (Michaels) King. In 1938 she married Burton E. Patrick in Lansing and he predeceased her in 1992....

Richard A. Stowell

Richard A. Stowell

Feb 17, 2015

Richard A. Stowell, age 80 of Hope died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The son of the late Richard M. and Berdina (Baker) Stowell was born on April 27, 1934 in Lansing, MI where he was raised and educated. Richard served with the US Army from 1956 to 1958. He married the former Linda Sheick in 1970. The...

Iva M. Terryah

Iva M. Terryah

Feb 11, 2015

Iva M. Terryah formerly of Midland, peacefully passed on February 11, 2015 at the age of 96 in Tomball, Texas. Iva was born on August 10, 1918 to the late Alexander "Sandy" and Clara (Thurston) Wendt. On November 23, 1940 she married Gregory Glenn Terryah who preceded her in death on December 3, 1993. Iva is survived by her...

Helen M. Mcdonald

Helen M. Mcdonald

Feb 9, 2015

Helen M. McDonald, age 88 of Midland, died Monday afternoon February 9, 2015 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Meran) Vadovich was born in Saginaw on August 20, 1926. She grew up on the family farm in Hemlock, where she was raised and educated graduating from Hemlock High School. Helen operated her beauty shop...

Gary A. Moe

Gary A. Moe

Feb 6, 2015

Gary A. Moe, age 72 of Sanford, died Friday evening February 6, 2015 at Tendercare of Mt. Pleaseant. The son of the late Clyde A. and Grace E. (Woodruff) Moe was born in Midland on February 20, 1942 where he was raised and educated. Gary was employed with Local 85 as a Master Plumber and Pipefitter until his retirement...

Ricky L. Little

Ricky L. Little

Feb 5, 2015

Ricky L. Little, age 60 of Midland died Thursday February 5, 2015 at his residence. The son of LaDonna (Burkett) Little and the late James Little was born on May 31, 1954 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Ricky worked in the oil fields in his younger years and later was the owner of Rick's Dry Wall...

Bryan T. Swarthout

Bryan T. Swarthout

Jan 30, 2015

Byran T. Swarthout, age 17 of Midland, died Friday January 30, 2015. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 1997 but has resided in this area most of his life. Byran enjoyed looking and listening to musical books. Surviving are his parents, Terry and Laurie Swarthout; siblings, Daniel, Juan, Drew, Ethan, David, Richard, Dougie, Libby, Skylar, Deja...

Robert P. Chubb

Robert P. Chubb

Jan 18, 2015

Robert P. Chubb, age 92 of Sanford died at his residence on Sunday, January 18, 2015. The son of the late Lynol and Olive (Brooks) Chubb was born on August 3, 1922 in Lansing and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw in 1941. He served with the U. S. Navy on a mine sweeper during WWII. On...

Clarence D. Phillips

Clarence D. Phillips

Jan 18, 2015

Clarence D. Phillips age 85 of Midland died Sunday January 18, 2015 at Auburn Heights Senior Care. The son of the late Zachary T. and Minda (Herren) Phillips was born on December 24, 1929 in Silver Point, TN where he was raised and educated, moving to the Midland area in 1945. Clarence served with the Army during the Korean...

Helen L. Garno

Helen L. Garno

Jan 15, 2015

Helen L. Garno, age 93 of Midland, died Thursday morning January 15, 2015 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late John and Ida Belle (Burgess) Wegner was born in Midland on February 18, 1921 where she was raised and educated. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, served on the Board of Directors for MDA, a...

Jane A. Bates

Jane A. Bates

Jan 15, 2015

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. She attended Midland Schools. Jane was a girl scout, and a sea scout; also a member of Tops Club and the First United Methodist...