Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors

Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors We are proud to be a part of the communities of Midland and Reese and appreciate the trust that our community places in us.

Donald “Don” Findlay, 95, of Midland, passed away peacefully December 21, 2025, in Midland.He was born on August 30, 193...
12/24/2025

Donald “Don” Findlay, 95, of Midland, passed away peacefully December 21, 2025, in Midland.

He was born on August 30, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio to James C. and Helen Kline Findlay. He married the love of his life Marilyn Sorensen Findlay on June 14, 1953, sharing seventy blessed years together...

Daren Dean Short, 59, of Midland, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the home he was in the process ...
12/23/2025

Daren Dean Short, 59, of Midland, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the home he was in the process of building alongside his children-a project close to his heart. Born on June 28, 1966, Daren was the son of Vicki Eden and the late Norman Short. He now joins his father, Norman, ...

Bethany Sue Owen of Midland, Michigan, died on December 3, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1956, in Midland, Michigan; on...
12/23/2025

Bethany Sue Owen of Midland, Michigan, died on December 3, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1956, in Midland, Michigan; one of seven daughters of Donald and Barbara (Mapes) Owen.

Bethany had a passion for making things with her hands. She crafted, sewed, and knitted all sorts of clothes, blank...

Michelle S. Lee, 58 of Coleman, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at MediLodge of Midland. She was born January 4...
12/21/2025

Michelle S. Lee, 58 of Coleman, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at MediLodge of Midland. She was born January 4, 1967 in Midland, daughter of the late Patricia (Wazny) Wise. Michelle worked as a nurse for many years, devoting her life to helping others. Her care and compassion for people en...

Janet Karlene Bell (née Lauria), 91, of Midland, MI, passed on Saturday, December 20, 2025, while in the gracious and lo...
12/21/2025

Janet Karlene Bell (née Lauria), 91, of Midland, MI, passed on Saturday, December 20, 2025, while in the gracious and loving care of Tridgeview Commons. Janet was born on July 20, 1934, to Dorothy Karlene Lauria (née Schroeder) and George William Lauria in Saginaw, MI. Janet was the eldest sister to...

Julienne R. Sequin, age 75, of Midland, passed away December 19, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. S...
12/21/2025

Julienne R. Sequin, age 75, of Midland, passed away December 19, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born June 3, 1950, in Midland to the late Oliver and Andree Sequin and was a graduate of Midland High School.

Julienne worked at the Dow Credit Union beginning in N...

Donna Pauline Wilcox, 87, of Freeland, died Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, at Medilodge in Midland. She was born Se...
12/18/2025

Donna Pauline Wilcox, 87, of Freeland, died Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, at Medilodge in Midland. She was born September 12, 1938, in Buena Vista, daughter of the late Clare and Beulah (Long) Praay and grew up in Mt. Pleasant. On December 26, 1969, she married Robert Wilcox. Donna and Robert ...

Look out, Lord, a powerful force is coming your way! JoAnn (Zondlak) Reeves, 99, passed away gracefully on December 15, ...
12/17/2025

Look out, Lord, a powerful force is coming your way!

JoAnn (Zondlak) Reeves, 99, passed away gracefully on December 15, 2025. She is survived by her son Bill (Barb) Reeves; granddaughter Cindy (Justin) Yopp; great-grandchildren Ellie, Harlow, and Fletcher Yopp; numerous cherished nieces and...

Mary Ann (Elbers) Mossner, 82, of Reese, Michigan passed peacefully at home on December 15, 2025, embraced by her family...
12/17/2025

Mary Ann (Elbers) Mossner, 82, of Reese, Michigan passed peacefully at home on December 15, 2025, embraced by her family’s love as she entered the arms of Jesus.

She was born to the late Walter and Florence (Reinbold) Elbers in Saginaw, Michigan on July 2, 1943 - a birthday that became even ...

Lelia Coralee Lloyd, of Midland, Michigan, died on December 16, 2025, at My Michigan Medical Center, at the age of 83. L...
12/17/2025

Lelia Coralee Lloyd, of Midland, Michigan, died on December 16, 2025, at My Michigan Medical Center, at the age of 83.

Lelia was born on June 25, 1942, in Midland. One of three children to Walter Grasley and Louise (Neubert) Grasley. She achieved her associate degree from Delta College and ...

Nickolas James StamasBorn November 19, 1933, in Alma, Michigan, to James and Thetis StamasNickolas James Stamas passed a...
12/17/2025

Nickolas James Stamas

Born November 19, 1933, in Alma, Michigan, to James and Thetis Stamas

Nickolas James Stamas passed away surrounded by the love of family and faith that defined his life. Nick was raised in Michigan and graduated from Howe Military School before continuing his ed...

Virginia Lee Hess, 86 of Midland, died Saturday evening, December 13, 2025, at her home. She was born March 28, 1939, i...
12/17/2025

Virginia Lee Hess, 86 of Midland, died Saturday evening, December 13, 2025, at her home. She was born March 28, 1939, in Gladwin, daughter of the late Harley and Marrian (Looker) Beeman. Virginia had been employed for over 30 years in the banking industry with Comerica Bank in Midland. She was also...

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It was back in 1964 when we first opened our doors not knowing where it would take us. We only knew that we were committed to provide a level of care to those in our community. As we worked to meet this goal, time has ushered us into our 50th year as the oldest name in funeral service in the Midland community. We may not know where the next 50 years will take us but we know that being true to our commitment is the foundation of our success and encourages us to improve each and every day. We cannot measure the trust placed in us by the families we have served over the years, we can only express to them our deepest appreciation for allowing us to be there for them.