Obituary Listing

Carol L. Gooding

Carol L. Gooding

Jul 26, 2014

Carol L. Gooding, age 70 of Midland died Saturday morning July 26, 2014 at Brittany Manor. The son of the late Harold and Ardith (Martin) Gooding was born in Flint on March 22, 1944. Surviving is his son. Chris Gooding; daughter, Dawn Gentz; 2 grandchildren and 2 brothers. Per the wishes of Carol cremation has taken place and there...

Donald V. Livingston

Donald V. Livingston

Jul 24, 2014

Donald V. Livingston, age 94 of Midland, died Thursday morning July 24, 2014 at Rhoda's House. The son of the late Hugh and Lavina (Moore) Livingston was born in Ingersoll Township on March 11, 1920 and was a graduate of Midland High School. He then served in the United States Navy during World War II. Don was employed with...

Philip A. Roenne

Philip A. Roenne

Jul 9, 2014

Philip A. Roenne, age 59 of Sanford died at his residence on Wednesday July 9, 2014. The son of the late Philip A. and Mary (Baac) Roenne was born in Florida on March 1. 1955 to a military family and traveled worldwide in his youth. Philip served with the US Army for 11 ½ years where he worked in...

Sam H. Bailey

Sam H. Bailey

Jul 7, 2014

Sam H. Bailey, age 64 of Midland, died Monday morning July 7, 2014 at Tendercare of Midland. The son of the late Ernest L. and Evelyn R. (Richardson) Bailey was born in Midland on April 1, 1950. He graduated from Midland High School in 1968. Sam owned and operated Baily Transport Co. for many years and was employed with...

Edith Smith

Edith Smith

Jul 6, 2014

Edith Smith, age 85 of Shepherd died at her residence on Sunday, July 6, 2014. The daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Polhmus) Norris was born on September 22, 1928 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On June 25, 1948 she married Bud C. Smith and he predeceased her in 1998. Edith started working for the...

Kipton J. Weaver

Kipton J. Weaver

Jun 30, 2014

Kipton (Kip) J. Weaver, age 67 of Midland died at his residence on Sunday June 30, 2014. The son of the late Roy R. and Ruth H. (Chapman) Weaver was born October 16, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. Kip graduated from Ironton High School in Ironton, Ohio in 1964 and attended Delta College and Northwood University. Kip then served in...

Matilda M. Stellmacher

Matilda M. Stellmacher

Jun 28, 2014

Matilda M. Stellmacher, age 81 of Sanford, died Saturday morning June 28, 2014 at her residence. The daughter of the late Daniel T. and Hazel (Sorg) Green was born in Midland on June 25, 1933 where she was raised and educated. Matilda had been employed with the Midland Public School until her retirement in 1989 after 20 years of...

Carol A. Skym

Carol A. Skym

Jun 24, 2014

Carol A. Skym, age 66 of Midland, died Tuesday morning June 24, 2014 at her residence. The daughter of the late Oren and Lula (Babcock) Brown was born in Midland on August 18, 1947 where she was raised and educated. Carol was a member of Midland Missionary Church, enjoyed feeding her many animals, doing crafts, going fishing and playing...

John K. Mcdonald

John K. Mcdonald

Jun 22, 2014

John K. McDonald age 91 of Midland died at his residence on Sunday, June 22, 2014. The son of the late Grover C. and Reah (Doil) McDonald was born on May 25, 1923 in Mt. Haley Township where he was raised and educated. John served with the Army during WWII and received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal...

Brian P. Allen

Brian P. Allen

Jun 18, 2014

Brian P. Allen, age 59 of Midland, was called home by his Lord on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at his mother residence. Brian was born in Midland on April 24, 1955 where he was raised and educated. He served in the United State Navy until his retirement in 1994 after 20 years of service. While in the Navy he...

Bonnie J. Speaker

Bonnie J. Speaker

Jun 16, 2014

Bonnie J. Speaker, age 85 of Midland, died Monday morning June 16, 2014 at Brittany Manor, The daughter of the late Russell A. and Gladys (Rose) Smith was born in Midland on January 14, 1929. She had been employed with the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier until her retirement. Bonnie was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing...

Patsy J. Miller

Patsy J. Miller

Jun 15, 2014

Patsy Jean Miller age 77 of Sanford died at the MdMichgan Medical Center on Sunday June 15, 2014. The daughter of the late Earl and Lila (Rich) Randall was born on November 9, 1936 in Breckenridge, MI where she was raised and educated. She married the father of her children, Marvin Rusmisel and later married Thomas J. Miller Jr....

Gale D. Heppner

Gale D. Heppner

Jun 11, 2014

Gale Heppner, 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, surrounded by family members. A Midland native, he was born on February 28, 1953. He is survived by his wife Ronda, his mother Betty Heppner, and his many wonderful cousins and uncle. He was preceded in death by his father Clayton and his brother Jerry. He attended Midland area schools,...

Ronald L. "Mr.Z" Zitta

Ronald L. "Mr.Z" Zitta

Jun 10, 2014

The song has ended but the memory lingers on. Ronald L. Zitta ("Mr. Z") passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home in Midland, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old. Ronald was born in Detroit on April 15, 1932 to Leo F. Zitta and Angeline (Bonefede). As a young boy his...

Edward T. Wall

Edward T. Wall

Jun 6, 2014

Edward T. Wall, age 86 of Midland, died Friday afternoon June 6, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Charles and Alfreida (Bruning) Wall was born in Rogers City, Michigan on December 6, 1927. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wall was employed with The Dow...

Jerry A. Whittington

Jerry A. Whittington

May 31, 2014

Jerry A. Whittington, age 72 of Gladwin, died early Saturday morning May 31, 2014 at Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin. The son of the late Carl and Eva H. (Chasteen) Whittington was born in Dudley, Missouri on July 24, 1941. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jerry had been employed with General Motors until...

Mildred A. Post

Mildred A. Post

May 29, 2014

Mildred A. Post, age 88 of Sanford died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Frank and Lydia (Gray) Poland was born November 23, 1925 in Midland where she was raised and educated; graduating from Midland High School in 1943. On August 2, 1946 Millie married the love of her life William N....

Vera M Chapin

Vera M Chapin

May 25, 2014

Vera M. Chapin, age 92 of Midland died at Brittany Manor on Sunday, May 25, 2014. The daughter of the late Edmund and Eva B. "Alexander" Hoon was born on May 29, 1921 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On March 22, 1941 she married Everett Chapin and he predeceased her on April 2, 2001. Vera was...

Patricia A. Fleming

Patricia A. Fleming

May 19, 2014

Patricia A. Fleming age 66 of Midland died Monday, May 19, 2014 at her home. Pat was born on October 1, 1947, to William and Lois (LaDuke) Clark whom she will join in heaven. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1966 and was later employed at Dow Corning-Hemlock Medical Plant where she worked for 18 years, retiring in...

Colin B. Schultz

Colin B. Schultz

May 14, 2014

Colin B. "Cole" Schultz, 37 of Gillette, Wyoming and formerly of Sanford went to dwell in the house of our Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 due to injuries sustained from an accident. Colin was born December 23, 1976 in Midland to Sandra Cummins and Harold Schultz. He grew up in Sanford, graduated from Meridian High School in 1995,...