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.

Joseph “Joe” Sheals Jr passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and unforgettable light. Joe was the kin...
01/27/2026

Joseph “Joe” Sheals Jr passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and unforgettable light. Joe was the kind of person who lit up a room the moment he stepped into it-and his energy, warmth, and humor stayed with you long after he left.

Joe is survived by his beloved husband, An...

Carole Lynne (Orth) Simpson transitioned to her heavenly home in peace on January 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving famil...
01/27/2026

Carole Lynne (Orth) Simpson transitioned to her heavenly home in peace on January 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers, after dealing with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Lynne was a joyful, good-humored soul, quick to laughter, making others feel better with her...

Marilyn Dorothy Crete, aged 91, of Frankenmuth, Michigan, formerly of Reese, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January...
01/26/2026

Marilyn Dorothy Crete, aged 91, of Frankenmuth, Michigan, formerly of Reese, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Winter Village. She was born on January 9, 1935, in Saginaw, MI. Marilyn was the beloved daughter of Eleanor Foerster Sahr (nee Walter Sahr) and Erwin Felske. Her ear...

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great- Great Grandmother, LORAINE (KABAT) SMITH of Tuscola, formerly o...
01/26/2026

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great- Great Grandmother, LORAINE (KABAT) SMITH of Tuscola, formerly of Reese passed away January 23, 2026, age 101. Loraine was born on September 30, 1924, in Reese, Michigan to the late Harry and Ruth (Liebknecht) Kabat. She attended Reese High Sch...

Gregory Scott Dietzel, aged 61 years, of Bay City, Michigan, formerly of Reese, passed away after a brief illness on Tue...
01/24/2026

Gregory Scott Dietzel, aged 61 years, of Bay City, Michigan, formerly of Reese, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home. Born on September 6, 1964, in Bay City, Greg was the cherished son of Janet (Johnson) Dietzel and the late Dale A. Dietzel. Raised in Reese, he...

Violet Florine Bluemer, of Midland, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 94.Violet was born on September 14, 1...
01/24/2026

Violet Florine Bluemer, of Midland, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 94.

Violet was born on September 14, 1931, in Quapaw, Oklahoma, one of eleven children of Homer Barnett and Hazel (Smith) Barnett. She met Marvin Bluemer in September of 1950, and the two were married just ...

Waldemar “Walter” “Opa” Stuermer, 95, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Walter w...
01/23/2026

Waldemar “Walter” “Opa” Stuermer, 95, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family.

Walter was born on December 8, 1930, in the German town of Secymin, Poland. He survived World War II with his parents and younger siblings. He completed his schooling and apprenti...

Patricia Ann Lyle, age 94, of Midland, Michigan, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2026. She was bo...
01/23/2026

Patricia Ann Lyle, age 94, of Midland, Michigan, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1931, in Big Rapids, Michigan; one of nine children of George and Elizabeth (Doyle) Spedoske.

Patricia is a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Ch...

Betty Jean Haselhuhn, 88 of Freeland, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Stone Crest Assi...
01/22/2026

Betty Jean Haselhuhn, 88 of Freeland, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Stone Crest Assisted Living. She was born May 5, 1937 and raised on the family farm in Onaway, MI. As a small child, Betty played with her sisters in the barn and watched as the cows were being mi...

George W. Hatchard, 89, of Reese, Michigan, passed away on the morning of January 18, 2026.George was born in Philadelph...
01/22/2026

George W. Hatchard, 89, of Reese, Michigan, passed away on the morning of January 18, 2026.

George was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1936 to George E. and Amelia Hatchard. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel U...

Kathryn (Katie) Hempstead, 88, of Midland, MI, passed away peacefully at home in Milton, FL.Katie was born on August 17,...
01/21/2026

Kathryn (Katie) Hempstead, 88, of Midland, MI, passed away peacefully at home in Milton, FL.
Katie was born on August 17, 1937, in Midland, MI. She loved her daily routine of spoiling her grand-pup, Katelyn, aka “Grammy’s Girl,” with green beans and yogurt. They shared a special bond and nap times...

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Little about us.

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.