Obituary Listing

Lois Ann Rayl

Lois Ann Rayl

Feb 16, 2012

Lois Rayl, 79, of Coleman, was surrounded by her family as she entered Heaven on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Her fourth bout of cancer proved to be her last, although she has found her Victory in Jesus. Lois was an inspiration to those who knew her. While her life was not always easy, she always put others first. She...

Rose Marie Willsie

Rose Marie Willsie

Feb 14, 2012

Rose Marie (Schroeder) Willsie, age 52 of Auburn, went home to be with her Lord & Savior with her family by her side on Tuesday February 14, 2012 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late George and Linda (Schwerin) Schroeder was born in Midland on February 3, 1960. She grew up in the Crump area and graduated...

L. Dale Hyatt

L. Dale Hyatt

Feb 12, 2012

L. Dale Hyatt, age 88 of Midland passed away Sunday February 12, 2012 at his home. The son of the late Edwin and Mary (Daugherty) Hyatt was born May 8, 1923 in Huntington, Indiana. Dale served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed with The Dow Chemical Co. as a foreman retiring in 1978...

Lucile M. Binkely

Lucile M. Binkely

Feb 12, 2012

Lucile M. (Emerson) Binkley, age 93 of Midland, died Sunday morning February 12, 2012 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late John and Pearl (Collins) Emerson was born in Bay City on September 10, 1918 where she was raised and educated. Lucile had been employed with The Dow Chemical Co. until her retirement in 1976 after 28 years...

Jerry F. Johnson

Jerry F. Johnson

Feb 10, 2012

Jerry F. Johnson age 68 of Midland died at the Mid Michigan Medical Center on February 10, 2012. The son of the late Leon and Ila (Ordiway) Johnson was born in Midland on September 25, 1943 where he was raised and educated. On December 18, 1965 he married the former Neva Mackey in Midland and she predeceased him on...

William "Red" Strack

William "Red" Strack

Feb 9, 2012

William J. "Red" Strack, age 83 of Midland died at Nottingham Place on Thursday, February 9, 2012. The son of the late Eric and Lora (Higby) Strack was born on March 3, 1928 in Amsterdam, New York where he was raised and educated. On July 12, 1958 Red married the former Alice Armstrong in Hinsdale, Illinois. He graduated from...

Priscilla Ann Blakeley

Priscilla Ann Blakeley

Feb 9, 2012

Priscilla Ann (Jacobs) Blakeley, age 74 of Sanford, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Toni and Trish House. The daughter of the late Nicholas and Beth (Hamlett) Jacobs was born on November 5, 1937 in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and moved to the Midland area at age 13. On April 12, 1955 Priscilla married E. Thomas Blakeley in Sanford....

Mildred L. Howe

Mildred L. Howe

Feb 4, 2012

Mildred L. Howe, age 97 of Owosso died Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Midland. The daughter of the late George and Ada (Cobb) Fryfogle was born on February 25, 1914 in Sebring, Ohio. She graduated from Sebring High School and graduated from St. Louis, MI Business College. Mildred had worked as a bookkeeper for the Donahoo Bookkeeping Service in...

Donald J. Beckwith

Donald J. Beckwith

Jan 30, 2012

Donald J. Beckwith, age 90 of Midland, died Monday January 30, 2012 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn. The son of the late Walter J and Helen G (Callahan) Beckwith was born in Midland, Michigan on April 8, 1921. He was a proud member of the Sinclair Clan, a first family of Midland. He graduated in June...

Jeanette Headley

Jeanette Headley

Jan 29, 2012

Jeanette Headley, age 82 of Midland, died Sunday evening January 29, 2012 at Tendercare of Midland. The daughter of the late Roy and Genevieve (Reynolds) Lightfoot was born in Midland on April 8, 1929. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts, feeding birds, going to rummage sales, playing cards and raising her dogs. Jeanette is survived by her sons, David (Linda)...

David H. Franz

David H. Franz

Jan 20, 2012

David Hosea Franz, age 82 of Midland died Friday January 20, 2012 at Brittany Manor. David was born on April 2, 1929 in St. Joseph, MI, where he was raised and educated. He served with the Air force during the Korean War. David worked as a mail clerk in the banking industry until his retirement and moved to Midland...

Charles D. "Denny" Kibbe

Charles D. "Denny" Kibbe

Jan 17, 2012

Charles D. "Denny" Kibbe, age 68 of Midland, died Tuesday evening January 17, 2012 at his residence. Private burial will take place in Midland City Cemetery and there will be no other services. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Personal messages of condolence may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com

Angeline Zitta

Angeline Zitta

Jan 13, 2012

Angeline Zitta, age 98 of Midland, died Friday, January 13, 2012. Angeline is survived by her sons, Ronald (Margaret) Zitta and Joseph Zitta of Midland; daughter, Elizabeth (Ray) Quenneville of Shelby Township; grandchildren, Ronald V. Zitta, Kristy Avery, Kelly Cook, Karen Sugar, Tracey Basham; 10 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; half sister, Mary Conlow. She was predeceased by...

Charles J. "Mick" Trader

Charles J. "Mick" Trader

Jan 12, 2012

Charles J. "Mick" Trader, age 78 of Midland went to his heavenly home on January 12, 2012. The son of the late Herbert and Anna (Harvey) Trader was born in Curran, Michigan on August 22, 1933. Charles married his High School sweetheart, Carol Mast on January 12, 1952 and spent 60 happy years together. They came to Midland in...

Rudolph "Rudy" Hernandez

Rudolph "Rudy" Hernandez

Jan 9, 2012

Rudolph "Rudy" Hernandez, age 53 of St. Louis, Michigan, died Monday morning January 9, 2012 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of Patrick and the late Louise (Flores) Hernandez was born in Saginaw on October 21, 1958. Rudy had been employed as a painter for many years until retiring due to illness. He enjoyed fishing, cycling and was a...

Gilbert 'Mac' Thurston

Gilbert 'Mac' Thurston

Jan 7, 2012

Gilbert McKay Thurston (Mac) lost his battle with cancer on January 7, 2012 with his loving family beside him. Mac was born in Detroit on May 23, 1933 and adopted by loving parents Gilbert M. and Lucille Thurston who loved him dearly. Mac married Wilma M. Andrick on April 23, 1978 in Saginaw and she survives him at their...

Nancy J. Courter

Nancy J. Courter

Jan 7, 2012

OBITUARY NANCY J. COURTER Wilson MILLER Funeral Home Nancy J. Courter, age 80, formerly of Midland died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Mercy Manor in Grayling, MI. The daughter of the late Albert and Nora (McGiveron) Bailey was born on June 2, 1931 in Holly, MI. On September 2, 1955 she married Mr. Thomas Courter in Forest Hill. Mr....

Jeannine M. Compton

Jeannine M. Compton

Jan 4, 2012

Jeannine M. (Nettleton) Compton, age 80 of Hope, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her home. The daughter of the late Maurice V. and Marie T. (MacDonald) Nettleton was born September 7, 1931 in North Bradley. Jeannine married Robert D. Compton in Midland on October 18, 1947 and after 53 years of marriage, Robert predeceased her January 21, 2001....

S. Douglas Hall

S. Douglas Hall

Jan 1, 2012

S. Douglas Hall. Age 69, of Sanford and Green Valley, Arizona passed away on, Sunday, January 1, 2012 after a courageous battle with Bulbar onset ALS. The son of the late Stanley W. and Jane (MacKay) Hall was born August 1, 1942 in Portland, Maine. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Bonita whom he married...

Charles J. Cody

Charles J. Cody

Dec 26, 2011

Charles J. Cody, age 69 of Midland, died Monday morning December 26, 2011 at Tendercare in Clare, Michigan. The son of the late Jessie L. and Cora L. (Sams) Cody was born in Harlan, Kentucky on May 19, 1942. Charles had worked as a truck driver for many years. Surviving is his son, Chuck (Sheila) Cody of Midland; daughter,...