Obituary Listing

Harold R. Delmarter

Harold R. Delmarter

Jun 20, 2013

Harold R. Delmarter, age 83 of Sanford, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Tendercare of Midland. The son of the late Fred and Hazel (Buffington) Delmarter was born March 13, 1930 in Rhodes. Harold served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Opal Parcher November 15, 1956 and after 52 years of marriage,...

Shirley Ruth Zimmerman

Shirley Ruth Zimmerman

Jun 19, 2013

Shirley R. Zimmerman, age 91 of Midland formerly of Northville, died Wednesday June 19, 2013 in Midland. The daughter of the late Ralph H. and Ruth (Kreizenger) MacDonald was born in Detroit on April 13, 1922. Surviving is her son, Roy Zimmerman of Florida; daughters, Karen (Don) Randolph of Harbor Springs, Cathy (Bill) Gamble of Harrison; grandsons, Ken, Kevin...

Catherine Thompson

Catherine Thompson

Jun 15, 2013

Catherine L. Thompson, age 64 of Midland died at her residence on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Catherine was born on February 13, 1949 in Clarkston where she was raised and educated. On July 19, 1989 she married Noel Thompson in Midland. She had lived in Florida, Wyoming and Louisiana prior to returning to Midland. Catherine is survived by her...

Matthew Timothy Thurston

Matthew Timothy Thurston

Jun 3, 2013

Matthew T. Thurston, age 44 of Midland died at his residence. The son of Gordon Thurston and Bethany Clute was born on August 18, 1968 in Midland where he was raised, educated and graduated from Midland High School. Matt had worked as a carpenter in construction for several contractors in the area. He is survived by his grandmother, Maynell...

Dexter J. "Dex" Gillis

Dexter J. "Dex" Gillis

Jun 2, 2013

Dexter J. "Dex" Gillis, age 86 of Midland, died Sunday June 2, 2013 at his residence. The son of the late Joseph E. and Blanche A. (Supernant) Gillis was born in Pontiac on December 10, 1926. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Dex had been employed with Consumers Energy until his retirement after 30...

Bethany Anne Dale

Bethany Anne Dale

May 30, 2013

Bethany Anne Dale, 56, went home to reside with her Heavenly Father on May 30, 2013. Bethany was born in Midland, to Gary and Deanna (Austin) Dunham, on Oct. 10, 1956. She graduated from Meridian High School and maintained friendships with her classmates throughout her entire life. Beth was married to her loving husband, Thomas Oliver Dale Jr. She...

Joyce D. Koontz

Joyce D. Koontz

May 27, 2013

Joyce D. Koontz, age 72 of Sanford, died Monday May 27, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Albert and Betty (Stoutjesdyk) Hess was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 28, 1940. On November 7, 1969 Joyce married James P. Koontz. He died in 2008. Joyce enjoyed being with her grandchildren and family. Surviving are her...

James Fisher

James Fisher

May 25, 2013

James O. Fisher age 90 of Midland died peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2013 at MidMichigan Stratford Village. The son of the late Ralph and Zelda (Johnston) Fisher was born on November 6, 1922 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Jim graduated with a Civil Engineering Degree from Michigan State University after serving his country in World War...

Donnajean Sweebe Hauri

Donnajean Sweebe Hauri

May 22, 2013

DonnaJean Sweebe Hauri, age 92 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1920, the daughter of the late Lola Ethel Kenyon Terrill and Arthur Jesse Terrill. DonnaJean married William Sweebe in 1938 and he predeceased her in 1992. She was also predeceased by two brothers, George Terrill and Charles...

Harry "Jack" Beamish

Harry "Jack" Beamish

May 20, 2013

Harry "Jack" Beamish, age 87 of Midland died Monday, May 20, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Harry L. and Helen A. (Weidman) Beamish was born in Midland on July 14, 1925. He graduated from Midland High School in 1943 and then graduated with a Bachelors Degree in civil engineering from Michigan Tech in 1951....

Francis E. "Pat" Windover

Francis E. "Pat" Windover

May 18, 2013

Francis E. "Pat" Windover, age 89 of Bay City, died Saturday May 18, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Myron and Margaret (Nash) Windover was born in Midland on September 5, 1923. Pat served in the United States Army during World War II. He had been employed with The Dow Chemical Co. as a chemical...

Joseph H. Ostahowski

Joseph H. Ostahowski

May 16, 2013

Joseph H. Ostahowski, age 84 of Midland, died Thursday May 16, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Joseph J. and Mary L. (Commora) Ostahowski was born in Midland County on April 8, 1929 where he was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School in 1951. Joe served in the United State Army during the...

Hannah Baker Church

Hannah Baker Church

May 12, 2013

Hannah Baker Church, age 89, died Sunday, May 12, 2013. The daughter of the late William J. and Hannah (Stuart) Baker was born on October 27, 1923 in Midland where she remained a lifelong resident. On February 20, 1946 she married John A. Church. He predeceased her on April 25, 2002. Hannah's love of Midland began at an early...

Patricia Ann Dean

Patricia Ann Dean

May 11, 2013

Patricia Ann Dean, age 68 of Midland died at the Toni & Trish House on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The daughter of Helen (Wegener) Garno and the late Robert Garno was born on November 5, 1944 in Midland where she was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School. She also graduated from Great Lakes Community College. On December...

Diana Piegols

Diana Piegols

May 10, 2013

Diana F. Piegols, age 65 of Freeland died Friday, May 10, 2013 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of Joseph Inman and the late Florence (Funk) Inman was born on September 23, 1947 in Midland. She was raised and educated in Midland, graduating from Midland High School in 1965. She graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing as...

Annabell V. Schearer

Annabell V. Schearer

May 9, 2013

Annabell V. Schearer, age 88 of Midland died Thursday morning May 9, 2013 at K & K Adult Quality Care Home. The daughter of the late Lewis and Doris (Beach) Rogers was born on May 31, 1924 in Freeland where she was raised and educated. On August 30, 1942 she married Weldon E. Schearer in Reno, NV and he...

Jane Marie Mcdonald

Jane Marie Mcdonald

May 7, 2013

Jane M. McDonald, age 69 of Sanford, died Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at MidMichigan Stratford Village. The daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth (McKeith) Kline was born February 5, 1944 in Alma where she was raised and educated. Jane worked as a secretary for the Dow Chemical Company for 22 years and had also worked for Meridian Public...

George Foster

George Foster

May 6, 2013

George C. Foster, age 87 of Midland died at Colonial Villa on Monday May 6, 2013. The son of the late Gail and Louisa (Thornton) Foster was born on April 17, 1926 in Owosso, MI where he was raised and educated. George served with the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in the Asiatic Theater, the Philippine Liberation, with one...

Joyce Marie Lewis

Joyce Marie Lewis

May 6, 2013

Joyce Marie Lewis, age 87 of Midland died Monday, May 06, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. The daughter of the late Clifford and Blanche (Hutzler) Lewis was born January 4, 1926 in South Haven, Michigan and was raised and educated in Empire, Michigan. Joyce had attended Mt. Pleasant Beauty College and also Mid Michigan Comunity College. She...

Todd A. Campbell

Todd A. Campbell

Apr 29, 2013

Todd A. Campbell, age 45 of Midland, died Monday afternoon April 29, 2013 at Brittany Manor. The son of Judy M. (McNeil) and the late Allen J. Campbell, Jr. was born in Midland on October 30, 1967 where he was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School in 1986. Todd enjoyed fishing, hunting and going camping with his...