Obituary Listing

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,...

Kris A. Sian

Kris A. Sian

May 12, 2014

Kris A. Sian, age 45 of Midland, died Monday May 12, 2014 at his residence. The son of Thomas E. and Delphine A. (Riegle) Sian was born in Midland on July 4, 1968 where he was raised and educated graduating from Bullock Creek High School in 1987. For 30 years Kris did custodial work for Bullock Creek Schools, he...

Gerald C. "Pete" Miller

Gerald C. "Pete" Miller

May 8, 2014

Gerald C. "Pete" Miller age 68 of Midland died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at his home. Husband of Terry; father to Gerald Jr. and Chad; grandfather and brother. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home

Eunice M. Hierholzer

Eunice M. Hierholzer

May 7, 2014

Eunice M. Hierholzer, age 96 of Midland, died Wednesday May 7, 2014 at her residence. The daughter of the late Harold D. and Violet A. (Ulrich) Sunday was born in Clare, Michigan on September 27, 1917. Eunice had been employed with The Dow Chemical Company first in the Lab and then was an inventory coordinator until her retirement in...

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bauder

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bauder

May 7, 2014

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bauder, age 77 of Sanford, died Wednesday May 7, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late William M. and Nellodene (Webster) Bauder was born in Midland on April 4, 1937. Larry had worked for 4-D Builders for 14 years and then was self-employed up until time of his death. Surviving is his wife...

Geraldine English

Geraldine English

May 5, 2014

Geraldine Poppeck English passed away peacefully at the Toni & Trish House on Monday, May 5, 2014. There will be no visitation or funeral at Gerry's request. Memorials may be offered to the Toni & Trish House, P.O.B. 125, Auburn, MI 48611 or to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, P.O.B. 50, Memphis, TN 38101. Funeral arrangements are by...

Frances R Johnston

Frances R Johnston

May 2, 2014

Per Frances wish cremation has taken place and there will be no other services.