Obituary Listing
Friedrich "Fritz" Mersmann
Sep 10, 2011
Friedrich "Fritz" Mersmann, age 83 of Sanford, died Saturday morning September 10, 2011 at Tendercare of Midland. The son of the late Friedrich and Clara E. (Breidenbach) Mersmann was born on May 26, 1928 in Remscheid, Germany. Fritz served as a Paratrooper in the German Army during World War II, until he was captured in Italy by American Troops....
Norma Louise Gay
Sep 9, 2011
As God held her in the palm of His hand, Norma Louise Gay, 83, passed from this life on September 9, 2011. Norma was born on June 9, 1928 in Midland, MI to Robert and Mildred Sirrine, deceased. She married Ralph Gay on May 20, 1950. She leaves 4 children, ZoAnn (Rex) Wolfe, Lynchburg, TN, Lorna Gay, Midland, Kurt...
Bradley Clark
Sep 3, 2011
Bradley J. Clark age 42 of Midland died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The son of the late Stanley and Jacquelyn (Young) Clark was born on September 12, 1968 in Carson City, graduating from Fulton High School in 1986. Bradley married the former Nickole Langdon on May 22, 1993 in Maple Rapids. Bradley was...
Marjorie A. Hyatt
Aug 29, 2011
Marjorie A. (Story) Hyatt, age 84 of Midland passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Marjorie was born December 7, 1926 in Wheeler, Michigan, daughter of the late Frank and Hazel (Hoard) Story. She graduated from Breckenridge High School and completed training as a licensed practical nurse at Wilcox Hospital in Alma,...
Robert Drake
Aug 29, 2011
Robert L. Drake, age 82 of Sanford died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Monday, August 29, 2011. The son of the late William J. and Minnie P. (Fuller) Drake was born on June 26, 1929 in Midland. On October 19, 1951 he married the former Ida Johnson in Sanford. Bob worked as a tank car cleaner for the...
Roland J Yack
Aug 29, 2011
Roland J. Yack age 95 of Midland died at the home of his daughter in Ann Arbor, MI on Monday, August 29, 2011. The son of the late Fredrick and Augusta (Hines) Yack was born on June 29, 1916 in Midland where he was raised and educated. Roland had served in the Army during WWII and had attended Michigan...
Marie L. (Keller) Bergeon
Aug 22, 2011
Marie Louise (Keller) Bergeon , age 89 of Midland, formerly of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, died on Monday morning August 22, 2011 at her daughter's residence. The daughter of the late Theodore Emil and Ella Marie (Verg) Keller was born in Detroit on May 28, 1922. She graduated from Western High School in Detroit in 1940, and attended Wayne...
Billie Jo Lalonde
Aug 21, 2011
Billie Jo LaLonde age 47 of Midland. The daughter of the late Robert and Dorene (Donahue) Inman was born on June 1, 1964 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On June 20, 1981 she married Brent LaLonde. Billie had worked for Farmers Insurance, as a secretary and currently with Doan Associates. She was also a Certified Nursing...
Catherine G. Teal
Aug 20, 2011
Catherine G. Teal, age 60 of Midland died Saturday August 20, 2011 at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. The daughter of Catherine M. (Bettesworth) Teal and the late H. Delos Teal was born on August 11, 1951 in Saginaw and was raised and educated in Midland, graduating from Midland High School in 1969. Cathy continued her...
Onalee J. (Shepherd) Suderman
Aug 19, 2011
Onalee J. Suderman, age 85 of Midland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord, Friday August 19, 2011 at Tendercare of Midland. The daughter of the late Clarence and Ina (Windover) Shepherd was born June 11, 1926 in Saginaw and raised and educated in Midland; graduating 1945. On August 18, 1945 she married...
Eva J. (Howe) Potts
Aug 14, 2011
Eva J. (Howe) Potts, age 99 of Midland died at her residence on Sunday August 14, 2011. The daughter of the late John T. and Evanna (Mason) Howe was born in Midland County on November 26, 1911 where she was raised and educated. On June 2, 1931 she married John A. Potts in Midland and he pre-deceased her on...
Barbara L. (Beals) Shakes
Aug 6, 2011
Barbara L. Shakes (Beals), age 66 of Midland died Saturday, August 6, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of the late Napoleon and Leigh (Cardinal) Fish was born January 4, 1945 in Detroit where she was raised and educated; graduating from St. Gregory High School in 1963. Barbara had owned and operated B & G Lakeside...
Ida Ritter
Aug 4, 2011
Ida Ritter, age 90 of Midland, died Thursday, August 04, 2011 at Tendercare of Midland. The daughter of the late Harley and Margaret (Williams) Carrick was born June 16, 1921 in Centerville, Mississippi. Ida served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. In 1946 she married Paul Ritter, Jr. in Midland and after 61 years of marriage, Paul predeceased her...
J. Ryan Mccandless
Aug 2, 2011
Officer J. Ryan McCandless ended his watch with the Rapid City Police Department on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in Rapid City, South Dakota during a routine stop. He was born October 19, 1982 in Midland, MI to James W. and Katherine A. (Kaweck) McCandless. Ryan was a 2001 graduate of H. H. Dow High School. He was a two...
Dale R. Thornton
Aug 1, 2011
Dale R. Thornton, age 63 of Sanford died at his home on Monday, August 1, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Hiram David and Dorothy M. (Drew) Thornton was born August 5, 1947 in Midland and graduated from Meridian High School in 1965. Dale served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the...
Donald L. Starin Sr.
Jul 22, 2011
Donald L. Starin Sr. age 83 of Midland died at the Mid Michigan Medical Center on Friday, July 22, 2011. The son of the late Glen and Ethyl (Ritter) Starin was born on March 14, 1928 in Lansing, MI where he was raised and educated. On May 15, 1948 he married the former Charlotte Ruby in Lansing. Don worked...
Stephen P. Ohm
Jul 22, 2011
Stephen P. Ohm, age 55 of Midland. The son of Susanne (Sauer) Ohm and the late John Ohm was born on June 1, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University, North Central, in Westville, IN as a RN. In addition to being a registered nurse, he was a trained paramedic, and a certified arborist. He owned his...
Gwendolyn B. Senkbeil
Jul 17, 2011
Gwendolyn B. (Patrick) Senkbeil, age 89 of Midland died on her birthday at her residence Sunday July 17, 2011. The daughter of the late Clarence and Ladessa (Baldwin) Patrick was born on July 17, 1922 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On June 4, 1941 she married Herman "Dutch" Senkbeil. Gwen attended Poseyville United Methodist Church. She...
Lloyd M. "Papa" Roberts
Jul 15, 2011
Lloyd M. "Papa" Roberts, age 72 of Sanford, died Friday evening July 15, 2011 at Tendercare of Midland. The son of the late Mitchell and Lela (Phillips) Roberts was born in Monterey, Tennessee on June 1, 1939. Lloyd had been a truck driver for 20 years and then installed window blinds for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Wilbur D. Roberson
Jul 15, 2011
Wilbur D. Roberson, age 69 of Sanford, died Friday July 15, 2011 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. The son of the late Roy and Vera (Rogers) Roberson was born in Midland on July 1, 1942. Wilbur served in the United States Army. He was employed with Detroit Edison until his retirement in 2004 after...
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