Obituary Listing

Henry J. Dishburger

Henry J. Dishburger

Sep 26, 2012

Henry J. Dishburger, age 85, of Midland, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend has left us here on earth to join his Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Wednesday morning Sept. 26, 2012. The son of the late Walter W. and Mabel C. (McNulty) Dishberger was born in Texas City, Texas on November 4, 1926. Henry went on to...

Lawrence W. Adams

Lawrence W. Adams

Sep 24, 2012

Lawrence W. Adams, age 92 of Midland, died Monday morning September 24, 2012 at King's Daughter's Home. The son of the late Cecil L. and Alice M. Pierce was born in Frankfort, South Dakota on July 17, 1920. Larry was a graduate of Iowa State University. He was employed with The Dow Chemical Company as an Instrument Engineer until...

Violet M. Arold

Violet M. Arold

Sep 18, 2012

Violet M. Arold, age 52 of Midland died Tuesday September 18, 2012 at her residence. The daughter of the late Joseph R. and Thelma (Baker) Smith was born in Midland on March 14, 1960 where she was raised and graduated from Dow High School. Violet enjoyed cooking, sewing and going to Safe Haven. Surviving are her sons, Gordon &...

Howard "Putter" Schoenherr

Howard "Putter" Schoenherr

Sep 17, 2012

Howard G. "Putter" Schoenherr, age 79 of Sanford, died early Monday, September 17, 2012, at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren after a courageous battle with lymphoma. The son of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Wolf) Schoenherr was born December 27, 1932 in Centerline, Michigan where he was raised and educated. Howard served with the U.S....

Patricia Marie Burch

Patricia Marie Burch

Sep 17, 2012

Patricia "Pat" Marie (Morgan) Burch, of Midland, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. She was born to the late Lewis and Dorothy Morgan. She graduated from Midland High School. Pat grew up in a family of five brothers and sisters, Dave (Jean) Morgan, Delores Jackson, Dixie (Larry) Finney and Jay (Bev) Morgan. She was preceded in death by brother-in-law,...

Linda L. Parady

Linda L. Parady

Sep 13, 2012

Linda L. Parady, age 69 of Sanford, was taken to the heavens where she and her loving husband, James, will be forever together giving their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the guidance of personal guardian angels. The daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Teets) Pettett was born on October 31, 1942 in Sault Ste Marie where she was...

Jeanne S. Brunelle

Jeanne S. Brunelle

Sep 8, 2012

Jeanne S. (Chateauvert) Brunelle, age 95 of Midland, died Saturday morning September 8, 2012 at Stratford Village. The daughter of the late Denis and Clairina (Denis) Chateauvert was born in the city of Quebec, Canada on July 12, 1917. She immigrated with her family to Detroit, Michigan in 1928 and became a naturalized citizen in 1936. Jeanne had worked...

Nancy L. Johnson

Nancy L. Johnson

Sep 8, 2012

Nancy L. Johnson, age 78 of Midland, died Saturday afternoon, September 8, 2012 at her residence. The daughter of the late A.D. and Coral (Amidon) Ordiway was born in Durand, Michigan on February 21, 1934. Nancy enjoyed bowling, square dancing, round dancing, crocheting and camping. Surviving is her husband of 57 years, Ray Johnson of whom she married on...

Jesse R. Thompson

Jesse R. Thompson

Sep 3, 2012

Jesse R. Thompson, age 26 of Coleman, died Monday September 3, 2012. He was born in Lansing on March 30, 1986. Jesse enjoyed fishing, working outside in the garden with Cari, traveling and spending time with his daughter Hailey. He was presently attending MidMichigan Community College in Harrison. Surviving his wife the former, Cari Rynearson whom he married on...

Helen J Johnston

Helen J Johnston

Sep 3, 2012

Helen J. Johnston, age 76 of Midland, died Sunday September 2, 2012 at Kindy Adult Foster Care Home. The daughter of the late Paul and Marianne (Williams) Daniels was born in Peach Creek, West Virginia on April 29, 1936. She enjoyed doing crafts, traveling and being with people. On October 10, 1968, Helen married Zane Johnston. He died on...

Carl F. Timmons

Carl F. Timmons

Sep 3, 2012

Carl F. Timmons, age 89 of Midland, died Monday evening September 3, 2012 at his residence. The son of the late George and Leila (Copus) Timmons was born in Midland on February 25, 1923. Carl served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed with Dow Corning as a machinist until retiring in 1977 after...

Ann J. Andrews

Ann J. Andrews

Aug 26, 2012

Ann J. Andrews, age 95 of Midland, died Sunday morning August 26, 2012, at Nottingham Place. The daughter of the late John E. and Anna (Dumin) Wontorcik was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1917. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sanford; it's Ladies Society and helped with cleaning the church and cooked at...

Janet K. Watts

Janet K. Watts

Aug 26, 2012

Janet K. Watts, age 66 of Midland, died Sunday morning August 26, 2012 at her sisters home. Janet was born in Midland on May 14, 1946, and was graduated of Meridian High School. She was a big Detroit Lions and Tiger Fan. Surviving are her brothers, Robert J. (Lois) Watts, Jr., Floyd L. (Karen) Watts, Carl A. Watts; sister,...

Bernita Jess

Bernita Jess

Aug 22, 2012

Bernita (Powers) Thorpe Jess, 88, of Midland died Wednesday August 22, 2012 at Nottingham Place. She was born June 22, 1924 at Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of the late Carmon and Mary (Boswell) Powers. Bernita was the oldest of four children. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Ellen Lawing (John) and Jane Engel. Her brother, Robert Powers of...

Lexie Lu Wilkins

Lexie Lu Wilkins

Aug 21, 2012

Lexie Lu Wilkins, age 61 of Edenville died at her residence on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. The daughter of the late Luther and Marjorie (Wolverton) Seelhoff was born on December 29, 1950 in Reed City. On May 6, 1972 she married Mark Wilkins in Midland. Lexie worked for the Midland Public Schools as a para pro for twenty years....

William S. Garno

William S. Garno

Aug 17, 2012

William S. Garno, age 58 of Midland died at his residence on Friday, August 17, 2012. The son of Helen L. (Wegner) Garno and the late Robert C. Garno was born on July 4, 1954 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Bill was an avid reader, could retain many facts and figures, recalling detailed information. He enjoyed...

Frank W. Gust

Frank W. Gust

Aug 14, 2012

Frank Gust , age 71 of Algonac, Michigan, formerly of Midland, died Tuesday evening August 14, 2012 at his residence. The son of Aileen (Stringer) and the late Woodrow F. "Ferd" Gust was born in Essexville MI on April 25, 1941. All his life he was avid bowler and spent many years bowling on the ABC Bowler Tour. He...

Sally A. Davison

Sally A. Davison

Aug 11, 2012

Sally A. Davison, age 71 of Midland died at her residence on Saturday, August 11, 2012 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. The daughter of the late Ralph and Georgia (Sentz) Childs was born on October 24, 1940 in Bay City. On August 22, 1959 she married Ronald Davison in Bay City. Sally was an avid bowler and...

Lorrine J. Alexander

Lorrine J. Alexander

Aug 10, 2012

Lorrine J. Alexander, age 67 of Sanford died at her residence on Friday August 10, 2012. The daughter of Laura (Sova) Hardy and the late Willard Hardy was born on March 21, 1945 in Arenac County. On December 21, 1963 she married Everett L. Alexander in Midland and he predeceased her on November 14, 2006. Lorrine was a bus...

Michael J. Crisman

Michael J. Crisman

Aug 7, 2012

Michael "Mickey" J. Crisman, age 70 of Midland died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his home. He was born in Detroit on July 15, 1942. Michael lived and worked in the Detroit area for the Steelworkers Union Local #426, moving to Midland in 1977. He is survived by his sons, Michael A. (Heidi) Crisman of Swartz Creek and Neil...