Obituary Listing

W. Herman Gieseler

W. Herman Gieseler

Mar 4, 2013

W. Herman Gieseler, aged 97, of Midland, died at his residence on Monday, March 4, 2013. The son of the late John and Susan Luanna (Dague) Gieseler was born in Marshall County, West Virginia, on September 4, 1915. Herm's mother brought him back to their farm in Barryton, MI shortly after, where he was raised and educated. He graduated...

Samuel Rodgers Jr.

Samuel Rodgers Jr.

Mar 1, 2013

Samuel M. Rodgers Jr., age 80 of Midland died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Friday March1, 2013. The son of the late Samuel and Clara (Chapman) Rodgers Sr. was born on October 13, 1932 in Johnstown, PA where he was raised and educated. Mr. Rodgers graduated from the University of Pittsburg with his BS degree in Chemical Engineering....

Ned R. Kalawert

Ned R. Kalawert

Feb 24, 2013

Ned R. Kalawert, age 58 of Midland, died Sunday morning February 24, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Willard and Helen H. (Heinz) Kalawert, Jr. was born in Midland on June 28, 1954. Ned was a well known bell ringer for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season and was recognized by an article that...

Gilbert R. "Gil" Arthur

Gilbert R. "Gil" Arthur

Feb 23, 2013

Gilbert R. "Gil" Arthur, age 81 of Gladwin, died early Saturday morning February 23, 2013 at his son's home in Midland. The son of the late Russell H. and Laura (Babcock) Arthur was born in Bay County on August 9, 1931. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Gil had been employed with The...

Dylan Anthony Steelman

Dylan Anthony Steelman

Feb 20, 2013

Dylan A. Steelman, age 5 of Midland, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at his home. The son of Daryl and Amy (Lasota) Steelman was born June 2, 2007 in Midland and had attended Midland Public Schools. Dylan will be greatly missed my his parents; brother, Logan; sister Abby; paternal grandparents, Lisa Steelman, Donny Steelman; maternal grandparents, Joy Lasota, William...

Steven G. Parsons

Steven G. Parsons

Feb 18, 2013

Steven G. Parsons, age 53 of Sanford died Monday February 18, 2013. The son of the late Gerald and Betty (Brandt) Parsons was born in Midland on December 26, 1959. He married the former Kay Sherwood in 1986 and she predeceased him in 2010. Steve worked for Marsh Farms as a mechanic. Steve is survived by his sons; Steven...

James Oldham

James Oldham

Feb 16, 2013

James W. Oldham, age 80 of Midland died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Saturday, February16, 2013. The son of the late William A. and Geneva (Purdy) Oldham was born on November 22, 1932 in Flint, Michigan. He moved to Gladwin and later to Midland as a youth, graduating from Midland High School. James served in the U.S. Navy...

Grace May Mcdonald Fowler

Grace May Mcdonald Fowler

Feb 11, 2013

Grace M. (LaMee) McDonald Fowler, age 98 of Sanford passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Nottingham Place. The daughter of the late Delore and Flora (Hackett) LeMee was born on February 3, 1915 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On August 17, 1933 she married Donald McDonald. He predeceased Grace on April 19, 1951 and she...

Ronald D. "Ron" Case

Ronald D. "Ron" Case

Feb 9, 2013

Ronald D. "Ron" Case, age 55 of Midland, died Saturday February 9, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of Rita M. (Yarnell) and the late Albert R. Case was born in Midland on December 29, 1957. He was employed with New Century Engineering & Design. Ron was an avid softball and baseball player and was very involved with...

Alson J. Seelye

Alson J. Seelye

Feb 7, 2013

Alson J. Seelye, age 60 of Midland, died Thursday evening February 7, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Andrew and Loretta (Wetherall) Seelye was born in Midland on January 12, 1953. He enjoyed mud bogging trucks, picking up antique items and restoring them, and working in his garage. Surviving are his children, Wendy (Tim) Johnson,...

Zachary L. Spaulding

Zachary L. Spaulding

Jan 22, 2013

Zachary L. Spaulding, age 27 of Midland died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at his residence. The son of Donald Spaulding and Susan (Filcek) Hanley was born on December 2, 1985 in Midland where he was raised and educated. He enjoyed working for Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches for many years until moving to Colorado Springs, CO. Upon returning to Midland...

J. Stuart Hinkins

J. Stuart Hinkins

Jan 21, 2013

John Stuart Hinkins, age 70 of Coleman, died Monday January 21, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Stuart G. and Bernice M. (Davis) Hinkins was born in Flint on July 6, 1942. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Stuart's life was working with horses of many different breeds. He was...

Gerald E. Mccullen

Gerald E. Mccullen

Jan 14, 2013

Gerald "Jerry" E. McCullen, age 94 of Midland died Monday January 14, 2013. The son of the late Otho and Gladys (Norcross) McCullen was born August 24, 1918 in Saginaw. Jerry was a 1937 graduate of the Kalkaska High School. Jerry served in the US Navy during WWII in the Seabees and served overseas in Okinawa. On June 1,...

Jeffery "Jeff" Hudson

Jeffery "Jeff" Hudson

Jan 14, 2013

Jeffery W. Hudson, age 40 of Midland died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Monday, January 14, 2013. The son of Elona M. (Headley) Chance and Donald W. Hudson was born in Memphis, TN on October 19, 1972. Jeffery graduated from Special Education at Jefferson Middle School. He was special to everyone that knew him and was an avid...

Shirley Ann Renwick

Shirley Ann Renwick

Jan 13, 2013

Shirley Ann (Culbert) Renwick, age 85 of Midland, died Sunday January 13, 2013 at MidMichigan Stratford Village. The daughter of the late Elman L. and Grace M. (Teague) Culbert was born in Saginaw on June 4, 1927. She graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill High School in 1945 and then from Saginaw Business Institute. Shirley enjoyed attending Sanford United Methodist...

Don L. Hammond

Don L. Hammond

Jan 9, 2013

Don L. Hammond, age 66 of Sanford, died Wednesday January 9, 2013 at his residence. The son of the late Leo J. and Priscilla (Welch) Hammond was born in Trenton, Michigan on August 29, 1946. Don had been employed with Cleveland Manor. He enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, hunting, fishing, playing baseball, going camping and going on long rides...

Keith D. Parsons

Keith D. Parsons

Jan 8, 2013

Keith D. Parsons, age 79 of Freeland, died Tuesday January 8, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Earl L. and Edith P. (Buckey) Parsons was born in Midland County on October 8, 1933. He was employed with The Dow Chemical Co in Midland as a Foreman until his retirement in 1998 after 30 years of...

Saundra Lee Kellogg

Saundra Lee Kellogg

Jan 7, 2013

Saundra Lee Kellogg, age 70 of Sanford, grew her wings and went dancing with Elvis in Heaven, on Monday, January 7, 2013. She battled a long term illness and fought it to the end. Sandy was born March 27, 1942 in Royal Oak to the late Raymond A. and Gladys E. (Mayhew) Wolf and was raised in Buckley where...

Myrna D. Bennett

Myrna D. Bennett

Jan 6, 2013

Myrna D. Bennett, age 77 of Midland, died Sunday January 6, 2013 at her residence. The daughter of the late Forest and Audrey (Brimmer) Morris was born in Flint, Michigan on June 10, 1935. She was a member of Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church, served in all branches of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs where she was the...

Vera M. Rabbage

Vera M. Rabbage

Jan 5, 2013

Vera M. Rabbage, age 99 of Midland died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her residence. The daughter of the late John and Anna (Owens) Fisher was born in Midland County on April 3, 1913 and was educated in Midland and Flint. Vera married Arthur Rabbage in October of 1950 in Midland. In 1951 Vera and Art co founded Art's...