Obituary Listing

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald James Pieper Sr. age 83 of Sanford, passed away on February 18, 2025 at MyMichigan Health in Midland. He was born in Bay County, Michigan on May 18, 1941 to the late Herman and Helen (Szyperski) Pieper. Ron enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and watching television, particularly motorsport racing.

Surviving are his...

Feb 17, 2025

Cindy Jo Booth, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away February 17, 2025 at the age of 53. She was a member of the Sanford Eagles Post 3677, the Sanford Moose Lodge and enjoyed crocheting and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Booth; children, Chance (Kayleen) Augustine, Dominic (Faith) Sian, Coulton (Brianna) Booth, Danielle (Nick)...

Feb 16, 2025

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Shane Stephen Ladwein of Midland, MI, husband and father of three children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. Shane was born on January 29, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Gail (Zakar) Ladwein. On July 11, 1998, Shane married Sara JoAnn (Malesky) Ladwein, daughter of Robert and Penelope (Bennett) Malesky, in...

Feb 13, 2025

Dennis G. Simpson, age 69 of Sanford, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025 at his residence. The son of the late George and Joyce (Swantek) Simpson was born in Fallbrook, California on January 10, 1956. Dennis became an ironworker in June of 1974 and worked in the field until he retired in 2002 and remained a member of...

Feb 10, 2025

Raymond L. Stevens, age 95 of Midland, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025at The Brook of Gladwin, surrounded by family. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 12, 1929 to the late Ralph and Martha (Church) Stevens.  Ray served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He married the love of...

Feb 10, 2025

Sharon L. (Prybyski) Weisheim, age 83 of Midland, passed peacefully in her family home surrounded by family on February 10, 2025.  Sharon will be welcomed to Heaven with loving arms by her late husband, Bill Weisheim, brother, Dan Prybyski and sister, Sandy Leach.  Sharon, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Prybyski, was born in Midland on December 17,...

Feb 9, 2025

Victor "Dennis" Caney, age 84 of Sanford, passed away February 9, 2025 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on August 18, 1940 to Victor T. Caney and Jessie (Barnes) McNab. At the age of 13, Victor and his family moved to Essexville, MI where he graduated from T.L. Handy High...

Feb 4, 2025

David Fales, age 74, succumbing to pancreatic cancer, passed away on Tuesday, February 4. The son of the late Dale and Genevieve Fales was born Sept. 2, 1950. David attended Crane and Bullock Creek schools prior to receiving his B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University in 1972. Married to his true love, Linda, from 1972 until...

Feb 2, 2025

Larry Delos Newman, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at Medilodge in Clare, Michigan. Larry was born on September 14, 1935, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Archie Newman and Belva (Beach) Newman-Steinwand. Larry married Florence (Mill) Zilska on July 31, 1955. He is survived by his daughter Kathy (Jeff) Wilkins: Grandchildren Brian (Heather) Bowers and...

Jan 29, 2025

Anthony C. "Tony" Banules, age 94 of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2025 at Meridian Acres Assisted Living in Sanford. The son of the late Charles and Martha Banulis was born in Detroit on October 14, 1930. As a member of Our Lady of Grace (St. Agnes Catholic Church), he had been an usher, lector and Eucharistic...

Jan 29, 2025

Bonneta Irene Allen, age 91, of Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully January 29, 2025 at her home. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian (Church) Martin. Bonnie was a woman of many talents and passions. She loved to crochet and found joy in creating beautiful works with her hands. A...

Jan 15, 2025

Esther A. Davis, age 92 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Colonial Villa. The daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Potuznik) Zitka was born in East Jordon, Michigan on April 23, 1932. She had been employed for many years at Comerica Bank. Esther was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Foster J. Ouderkirk, age 90, passed away after a brief illness on January 1, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House of Auburndale, FL.

He was born on January 12, 1934. His parents preceded him in death, Roy and Pearl (Wiltse) Ouderkirk of Hope, MI. He described an idyllic childhood, stayed close to his siblings and made lifelong...

Dec 28, 2024

Richard (Dick) F. Tracy, 66, of Ocala, unexpectedly passed away on December 28th, 2024. Born on April 18th, 1958 in Saginaw Michigan. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a true outdoorsman. You would never catch him not in the woods hunting or in his boat catching a million fish. Just like the true Saginaw fisherman he was.

Dec 25, 2024

Eric M. Emery, age 49 of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center. Eric was born on May 21, 1975 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was a dedicated manager at Fast Eddie's Car Wash in Midland. He loved driving around in his beloved Cadillac, listening to music and spending time outdoors kayaking in the...

Dec 23, 2024

John D. Elliott, age 80 of Saginaw, passed away on Monday December 23, 2024 at his residence. The son of the late Roger H. and Mila C. (Strudgeon) Elliott was born in Bridgeport, Township on October 28, 1944. John served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was employed with General Motors until retiring in...

Dec 21, 2024

Faith Lange, age 81 of Midland, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Nottingham Place. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 2, 1943 to the late Victory and Audrey (Richardson) Ingram. Faith was a longtime member of Lighthouse Body of Christ and loved coordinating the decorations in the church. Music played an important roll in her faith...

Dec 18, 2024

Ruth E. Green, age 92 of Midland, was called home to Heaven on December 18, 2024 at King's Daughters in Midland. She was born in Freeland on February 29, 1932 to the late Lloyd and Nina (Wiltse) Garrett. She married Lyle Green in 1973 and they spent 38 years together before his death in 2011. Ruth was a longtime...

Dec 7, 2024

Linda Sue (Cochran) LeBeau, born Feb 19, 1946, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 after a brief illness.

Linda, 'Cookie' to those who knew her well, was a lifelong resident of Midland County. She married Richard John LeBeau March 18, 1988.  She retired from the Midland County Sheriff Department in 1992.

Cookie was most known...

Dec 6, 2024

Steven Wayne Anderson, 64, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Friday, December 6th at Northside Hospital, Gwinnett. He went peacefully, surrounded by family, after a heroic year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, and love of his life, Susanne Urban, and their son, Sean.

Steve was a light in everyone's...