Obituary Listing

Michael G. Walsh

Michael G. Walsh

Feb 5, 2010

Michael G. Walsh, age 56 of Midland died at his residence on Friday, February 5, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Raymond Walsh of Midland and Beatrice (Quinn) Reisinger was born on April 13, 1953 in Saginaw. Michael was an avid trout fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed cooking and held many barbecues for family and...

Alma E. Harper

Alma E. Harper

Feb 2, 2010

Alma E. Harper, age 67 of Midland died Tuesday, February 2, 2010. In accordance with her wishes there will be no services. Memorials may be offered to the Habitat for Humanity, Midland County or the Literacy Council of Midland. Arrangements are by the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home

Marilyn J. Whipple

Marilyn J. Whipple

Jan 27, 2010

Marilyn J. (Wolfe) Whipple, age 60 of Midland died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the MidMichigan Medical Center after a courageous and long struggle with cancer. The daughter of Vivian (Hoover) Gutchak and the late Duane Wolfe was born on August 18, 1949 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Marilyn worked for Meijer's in sales for 14...

Doris G. Pierson

Doris G. Pierson

Jan 23, 2010

Doris G. Pierson, 93, of Brittany Manor, Midland, Michigan, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2010 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The daughter of Ernest and Mattie (Angel) Barney, was born in Trout Creek, Michigan on April 21, 1916, where she was raised and educated. She is survived by her daughters, Fran (Lyle) Pomranky of Midland and Sharon Hawley of...

Cecelia Louise Hubert

Cecelia Louise Hubert

Jan 22, 2010

Cecelia L. (O'Leary) Hubert, age 84 of Midland, died Friday, January 22, 2010 at Cascades Senior Living. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Vonke) O'Leary was born August 10, 1925 in Lafayette, Indiana and had attended Mountmorenci Schools. Cecelia married Herman Hubert in June of 1957 in Bay City. After 47 years of marriage he predeceased her...

Harold E. Yahr

Harold E. Yahr

Jan 21, 2010

Harold E. Yahr, age 81 of Hope died at his residence on January 21, 2010. The son of the late Harold E. and Dorothy (Phillips) Yahr Sr. was born on July 17, 1928 in Petoskey, MI where he was raised and educated. Harold served with the Army during the Korean War and was discharged from active duty in 1951....

Shirley Ann Horning

Shirley Ann Horning

Jan 20, 2010

Shirley Ann Horning, age 75 of Hope, died Wednesday evening January 20, 2010 at her residence. The daughter of the late Ira and Nina (Timmons) Manges was born in Midland on August 28, 1934 where she was raised and educated graduating from Midland High School in 1953. Shirley was a co-op at the Dow Library and worked 3 years...

Kathleen E. Haller

Kathleen E. Haller

Jan 16, 2010

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Haller, age 59 of Pinconning, died Saturday morning January 16, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. The daughter of the late Edward J. and Lois M. (Heitzig) Sullivan was born in Bay City on April 30, 1950. Kathy had been employed with MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland retiring in 1995 after 27 years of service. She...

Floyd E. Yarger, Jr.

Floyd E. Yarger, Jr.

Jan 10, 2010

Floyd E. Yarger, Jr. age 67 of Midland, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 10, 2010 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. The son of the late Floyd Yarger, Sr. and Eva Katherine (Weidman) Yarger was born on November 20, 1942 in Coleman. Floyd served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963....

Carol Lee Porterfield

Carol Lee Porterfield

Jan 9, 2010

Carol L. (Rutherford) Porterfield, age 65 of Midland, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at her home. The daughter of the late Sy and Marion (Webb) Rutherford was born February 24, 1944 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Carol married Robert Porterfield on November 16, 1963. After starting their family she joined her husband in Porterfield's Auto Detail...

George "Tom" Marko, Jr.

George "Tom" Marko, Jr.

Jan 8, 2010

George "Tom" Marko, Jr. age 54 of Sanford died Friday, January 8, 2010 at his home. The son of Janice (Taylor) Marko and the late George Marko, Sr. was born October 6, 1955 in Saginaw. Tom graduated from Bullock Creek High School in 1975. On May 9, 1981 he married Becky Plummer in Midland. Tom retired from the Operating...

Mary Jane Wallace

Mary Jane Wallace

Jan 8, 2010

Mary J. (Haney) Wallace, age 81 of Midland died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Tendercare in Mt. Pleasant. The daughter of the late Clarence and Eva (Mangus) Haney was born October 20, 1928 in Midland where she was raised and educated. Mary married Robert Wallace on February 8, 1946. Robert died January 21, 1996, just shy of their 50th...

Emil E. Kapanka

Emil E. Kapanka

Jan 7, 2010

Emil Edward Kapanka, age 84 of Midland, died of a heart attack at his farm on Thursday, January 7, 2010. Emil was born in Larkin Township on the family homestead to the late Herman and Emma (Schmidt) Kapanka on March 26, 1925. He attended Hubbard Elementary School and Midland High School. Emil worked for the Dow Chemical Co. as...

Maxine V. Walter

Maxine V. Walter

Jan 6, 2010

Maxine V. Walter, age 89 of Midland, died Wednesday evening January 6, 2010 at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Bert and Mattie (Musser) Gilbert was born in Forest Hill, Michigan on January 9, 1920. The family then moved to Alma where she graduated from Alma High School in 1937. Maxine then graduated from Laura Bailer School...

Marsi Kay Seward

Marsi Kay Seward

Jan 4, 2010

Marsi Kay Seward, age 37 of Midland, died Monday, January 4, 2010 at her home. The daughter of the George Seward and the late Maris (Hansen) Seward was born March 24, 1972 in Midland where she was raised and educated. She had attended Meridian Public Schools. Marsi is survived by her son, Brian S. Seward; daughter, Cristen M. Martin;...

Edward Maticka

Edward Maticka

Dec 28, 2009

Edward Maticka, age 93 of Midland, died Monday December 28, 2009 at his residence. The son of the late Thomas and Mary (Savo) Maticka was born in Sanford on March 13, 1916 where he was raised and educated. Ed served in the United States Army during World War II. Ed owned & operated Sanford Lumber after the war and...

Mary C. Looper

Mary C. Looper

Dec 25, 2009

Mary C. (Fournier) Looper, age 62 of Midland died at her residence. The daughter of the late Fred and Marie (Paxton) Looper was born on April 23, 1947 in Detroit where she was raised and educated. On December 22, 1973 she married Mr. Kenneth Looper in Warren and he predeceased her on March 8, 1992. Mary worked at Holy...

Kaylynn M. (Lockwood) Preuss

Kaylynn M. (Lockwood) Preuss

Dec 16, 2009

Kaylynn M. (Lockwood) Preuss, age 42 of Midland died Wednesday December 16, 2009 at Brian's House in Bay City. The daughter of Mark and Patricia (Williams) Lockwood was born on September 8, 1967 in Saginaw. Kaylynn had worked as an Account Services Representative for the Dow Chemical Employees Credit Union. She is survived by her parents Mark and Patricia...

Dante M. Valerio

Dante M. Valerio

Dec 16, 2009

Dante M. Valerio, age 100, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Gratiot Medical Center in Alma, MI. The son of the late Joseph and Amabille (Brunas) Valerio was born on July 2, 1909 in Novinger, MO moving to Illinois at age 5 and to Saginaw at age 6. On December 17, 1930 he married the former Vera Schmieder...

Gordon W. Thurston

Gordon W. Thurston

Dec 16, 2009

Gordon Thurston, age 85 of Midland died peacefully at home Wednesday, December 16, 2009 surrounded by his family. The son of the late Carl and Minnie (Crippen) Thurston was born on November 16, 1924 in Grayling, MI. On November 12, 1941 he married the former Maynell Hancock in Midland. Gordon served with the U.S. Navy during WWII in the...