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.

Henry (Hank) Albert Gruber, 98, of Reese, Michigan passed away peacefully February 20, 2026 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Sagi...
02/21/2026

Henry (Hank) Albert Gruber, 98, of Reese, Michigan passed away peacefully February 20, 2026 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw. He was born to Albert J. and Otillia B. (Pfund) Gruber in Reese, MI on October 16, 1927, the oldest of four children.

Henry lived his entire life on the family farm u...

02/21/2026
Kenneth Lynn Craven, 80 of Midland, died Friday morning, February 20, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center. He was born Ma...
02/21/2026

Kenneth Lynn Craven, 80 of Midland, died Friday morning, February 20, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1945, in Lansing, son of the late Jack and Ruth (Grant) Craven. Kenneth received his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State College and was employed as a Social Service Administ...

Timothy Allen Ortiz, of Midland, met his Lord and Savior peacefully at home, on February 18, 2026, after a life-long bat...
02/20/2026

Timothy Allen Ortiz, of Midland, met his Lord and Savior peacefully at home, on February 18, 2026, after a life-long battle with diabetes.

Tim was born on February 10, 1965, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The son of Amelia Ortiz. He was a 1983 graduate of St. Louis High School, where he ...

Paul E Wietfeldt, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his h...
02/19/2026

Paul E Wietfeldt, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his home with family on February 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Midland, Michigan on November 21, 1946, Paul’s journey came full circle as he departed from this world in the same c...

Donald L. Smith, 95, of Midland died Sunday evening, February 15, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. He was bor...
02/17/2026

Donald L. Smith, 95, of Midland died Sunday evening, February 15, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. He was born on March 13, 1930 in Wayne, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Wayne High School before being accepted to the University of Michigan for landscape design. That was sidetrac...

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, Lindsey Michelle Geiling left this life, running into the arms of Jesus to spend ...
02/17/2026

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, Lindsey Michelle Geiling left this life, running into the arms of Jesus to spend eternity with Him. She is now able to fully express her faith in God without limitation.
Before sunrise on December 6, 1984, she came into this world - Small but Strong, Fragile...

Paul David Zielinski was unexpectedly called to his eternal heavenly home at the age of 59 on December 2, 2025, in Portl...
02/17/2026

Paul David Zielinski was unexpectedly called to his eternal heavenly home at the age of 59 on December 2, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Paul was born in Midland, Michigan on December 24, 1965. He was the oldest of 3 sons born to Diana and David Zielinski.
Paul was fondly known as Z-Man to his many f...

Luella Ann Buchinger, 88, of Frankenmuth and formerly of Richville, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at Cove...
02/17/2026

Luella Ann Buchinger, 88, of Frankenmuth and formerly of Richville, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. Born on March 27, 1937, in Vassar, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Oswald and Edna (Rogner) Bierlein. Luella's early years were spent...

Tony Babcock passed away on February 11, 2026. Tony was a man that loved his family with all of his heart. He was an avi...
02/14/2026

Tony Babcock passed away on February 11, 2026. Tony was a man that loved his family with all of his heart. He was an avid golfer, Hunter, proud father and proud Papa of his three beautiful grandsons. He cherished his time in the woods with his nephews, but most of all he was so proud of his children...

Mary Elaine Scott loved her husband Gary, 4 kids (Sean, Todd, Kurt and Heather) and 3 grandsons (Logan, Zach and Ethan)....
02/14/2026

Mary Elaine Scott loved her husband Gary, 4 kids (Sean, Todd, Kurt and Heather) and 3 grandsons (Logan, Zach and Ethan). She was very caring and giving and always wanted the best for us. She would have done anything for her family.

Her heart held a special place for cats, which she had seve...

Maynard William Maltby, 76 of Wheeler, died Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital Saginaw. He...
02/13/2026

Maynard William Maltby, 76 of Wheeler, died Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital Saginaw. He was born February 28, 1949, in Midland, son of the late William ‘Roy’ and Norma Elaine (Parsons) Maltby.

Maynard made the most out of the simple things in life. He found j...

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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.