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.

Charles Andrew Sanislow, Jr., M.D. passed away peacefully at My Michigan Medical Center Midland on the evening of March ...
03/17/2026

Charles Andrew Sanislow, Jr., M.D. passed away peacefully at My Michigan Medical Center Midland on the evening of March 14th, 2026, surrounded by family and caring friends.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sallie Elizabeth (nee Laube), and his three sons, Dr. Charles Andrew Sanis...

Marlene Ann Langfeldt, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 90. Memorial services will be held on Satu...
03/16/2026

Marlene Ann Langfeldt, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the age of 90.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11AM, with visitation one hour before the service at Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler Rd., Midland, MI 48640.

Marlene's full...

Laurence Dale Coder Jr., affectionately known as Larry to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on March 13...
03/16/2026

Laurence Dale Coder Jr., affectionately known as Larry to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Midland, Michigan, surrounded by his family. Born on June 5, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, Larry’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering kindness, gentle spirit, an...

Dr. Charles A. Sanislow, M.D., passed away Saturday evening, March 14, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Vis...
03/16/2026

Dr. Charles A. Sanislow, M.D., passed away Saturday evening, March 14, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A memorial will be announced. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider...

Joseph Karl Sasse, 57, of Sanford, passed away March 12, 2026, at his home. He was born February 2, 1969, in Midland, so...
03/15/2026

Joseph Karl Sasse, 57, of Sanford, passed away March 12, 2026, at his home. He was born February 2, 1969, in Midland, son of James C. and Reta J. (McClain) Sasse. Joe lived most of his life in the Midland area, graduated from high school, and earned his HVAC certification from Saginaw Valley State U...

Richard Lawrence Starkey, 87, of Fairgrove, passed away Friday evening, March 13, 2026, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living...
03/15/2026

Richard Lawrence Starkey, 87, of Fairgrove, passed away Friday evening, March 13, 2026, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro. Richard was born on June 17, 1938, in Saginaw, son of the late Everett and Luetta (Cutler) Starkey.

He graduated from Fairgrove High School, where he met his “Swe...

David L. Thomas, age 83, of Hope, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2026. He was born June 18, 19...
03/13/2026

David L. Thomas, age 83, of Hope, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2026. He was born June 18, 1942, in Midland, Michigan, to Leonard and Edna (Bensch) Thomas.

Dave attended Midland High School, graduating in 1960, and continued his education at Delta College for three y...

Christine Ann Hatfield, 73 of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 5, 2026. Born September 22, 1952...
03/13/2026

Christine Ann Hatfield, 73 of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 5, 2026. Born September 22, 1952, in Port Sanilac, the daughter of the late John DeVoogd and Thelma (Hoppenworth) DeVoogd of Carsonville.
On November 3, 1984, she married Dennis Allen Hatfield at the Hope M**h...

Kay Ann Bolander, 86, of Midland, passed away Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026, at Colonial Villa in Midland. She was b...
03/13/2026

Kay Ann Bolander, 86, of Midland, passed away Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026, at Colonial Villa in Midland. She was born January 24, 1940, in Bay City, daughter of the late Fredrick Orman and Glenn Jane (Secor) Dutton. Kay was a 1958 graduate of Bay City Handy High School and went on to attend Ba...

Ramona May Williams, 95 of Midland, died Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, at Coleman Fields Assisted Living in Coleman. ...
03/12/2026

Ramona May Williams, 95 of Midland, died Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, at Coleman Fields Assisted Living in Coleman. She was born May 14, 1930, in Clare, the daughter of the late Leslie Alec and Jenny (Graham) McNeill.

Ramona grew up in Clare and on May 21, 1948, she married Donald Clyde ...

Christine Ann Hatfield, 73 of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 5, 2026. Born September 22, 1952...
03/11/2026

Christine Ann Hatfield, 73 of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 5, 2026. Born September 22, 1952, in Port Sanilac, the daughter of the late John DeVoogd and Thelma (Hopenworth) DeVoogd of Carsonville.
On November 3, 1984, she married Dennis Allen Hatfield at the Hope M**ho...

Esther Isabella Berkan of Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 95.Born on January 2...
03/11/2026

Esther Isabella Berkan of Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on January 26, 1931, in Springfield, Iowa, Esther was the daughter of David and Lois (Richards) Ballantine. She was raised on their family farm near Denison, Iowa, where her love of w...

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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.