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.

Carol Lynn Briggs of Midland, Michigan, joyfully ran into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the ear...
09/27/2025

Carol Lynn Briggs of Midland, Michigan, joyfully ran into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of September 24, 2025. “Lynn” as most people knew her, was 87 years old.

Throughout her life Lynn had a strong Christian faith. The day before she passed,...

Born November 15, 1928 to Belgian parents Rene and Clementine Bolle in Clare, Michigan. The youngest of 7 children, Luci...
09/25/2025

Born November 15, 1928 to Belgian parents Rene and Clementine Bolle in Clare, Michigan. The youngest of 7 children, Lucille received her driver’s license at 13 years old to drive the farm truck and transport her ailing mother to medical appointments. She graduated from Clare High School at 16 years ...

Terry John McKane, 84, of Midland passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Terry dedicated his life to serving oth...
09/24/2025

Terry John McKane, 84, of Midland passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Terry dedicated his life to serving others - his friends in the Boy Scouts of America, Explorers’ Troop #194; his country during the height of the Cold War as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army 4th Armored Divis...

Edward Loyd Kowalski, 83 of Lake City and formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025. He was bor...
09/23/2025

Edward Loyd Kowalski, 83 of Lake City and formerly of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025. He was born April 15, 1942 in Caro, son of the late Joseph A. and Gertrude M. (Burrgess) Kowalski. Ed grew up in Midland and graduated from Midland High School. He went to work for Defoe Shi...

Thomas Harold Monto, passed away at the age of 83 on September 21, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland surroun...
09/23/2025

Thomas Harold Monto, passed away at the age of 83 on September 21, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 25, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan, Tom was the cherished son of the late Harold and Helen (Reiter) Monto.

A proud graduate of Bay City Ce...

James Eli Luckett, 83 of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025 at his home with loved ones by his side....
09/22/2025

James Eli Luckett, 83 of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025 at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born August 21, 1942, son of the late Charles W. and Irene M. (Southam) Luckett. James was born and raised in Midland and never really left the area. He always called Midla...

Dennis “Denny" Mahlon Dickerson, 71, of Midland, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.He was born...
09/21/2025

Dennis “Denny" Mahlon Dickerson, 71, of Midland, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.

He was born January 18, 1954, in Midland to Glenn and Ilene Dickerson. He graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1972 and then enrolled in a local welding school. He worked f...

David Paul Ginther, 32 of Midland, died Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at his home. He was born August 9, 1993, in ...
09/17/2025

David Paul Ginther, 32 of Midland, died Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at his home. He was born August 9, 1993, in Grosse Pointe, the son of Dr. Mark and Kristine (Bousamra) Ginther. David was raised in Midland and was an accomplished, talented pianist, and annual participant in ‘Keyboardfest’ ...

Donald Irvin Lashuay, 94, of Midland, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home with family by his side. He wa...
09/16/2025

Donald Irvin Lashuay, 94, of Midland, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home with family by his side. He was born November 17, 1930 in Midland, son of the late John Nicholas and Bertha Leona (Long) Lashuay. Don grew up on a farm along the Pine River, east of Gordonville, where they rais...

Patricia Marie Barnes, 78 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Nottingham Place in Midland. She was bo...
09/15/2025

Patricia Marie Barnes, 78 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Nottingham Place in Midland. She was born April 9, 1947, in Jackson, Michigan. She was the daughter of Sterling and Margaret (Gaffney) Armstrong and graduated from Charlotte High School. On April 9, 1967, she married he...

Roger John Brandi, 66, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital with his wife Karen by his side.Ro...
09/15/2025

Roger John Brandi, 66, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital with his wife Karen by his side.
Roger was born at Owosso Memorial Hospital on February 10, 1959, the son of Gerald and Grace (Kowalski) Brandi and the little brother of Rick Brandi and Elise Foster.

His...

Vera Elisa (Reinbold) Talaski, aged 97, of Reese, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Covenant G...
09/12/2025

Vera Elisa (Reinbold) Talaski, aged 97, of Reese, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. Born on September 28, 1927, in Gilford TWP, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Cora (Colpean) Ahrens.

Vera spent her formative years...

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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.