O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Coleman Michiigan:
Richard A. McReynolds, 73, of Coleman died Saturday December 17, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born December 28, 1948 in Gladwin, the son of the late Alva & Doris (Nevins) McReynolds. Richard A. McReynolds married Pamela S. Decker May 22, 1976 in Coleman. Dick served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the City of Coleman in 2005 after 32 years of employment. Dick enjoyed camping, going to the Casinos, trips around the Great Lakes and he was a loyal Gunsmoke fan. Survivors include his wife Pam of Coleman, sons James & Courtney McReynolds of Paw Paw, Aaron McReynolds of Coleman, grandchildren Ashley, Izzy, sister Shirley Thompson of Coleman, brother-in-law John Geer of Coleman, several nieces and nephews. Dick was also preceded in death by his sister Barbara L. Geer and brother-in-law John M. Thompson.Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Coleman Library.
Obituary: Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home
Brian L. Ferree Sr. 67, of Midland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the MyMichigan Medical Center, in Midland Michigan. He was the son of the late Harley Sr. and Myrtle (Stone) Ferree, Brian was born in Pontiac Michigan on November 17, 1955. He married the love of his life, the former Diana Kortge, on December 18, 1993, and spent many wonderful years together.
Brian was a loving, gentle, and caring man who loved his family and friends. He was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He enjoyed life. He found the good in everyone and always looked for the positive. He had a love for sports and music. In recent years he enjoyed watching his grandkids sporting events, recitals, plays and graduations. He loved bringing the kids doughnuts and playing ball, his chair, and Yahtzee. He liked to attend garage sales, go for drives, and was a Tigers and Wolverines fan. Brian was also in a bowling league for many years.
In addition to his wife, Brian is survived by his children Cheri (William) Austin, Tim Kortge, Jennifer (Matthew) Hogan, Stephen (Carrie) Ferree, and Jaime (Jeff) Romeo; grandchildren Nathan Austin, Maddie (Austin) Church, Aubrianah Kortge, Arianah Stanek, Kohl Stanek, Isaac Hogan, Brian Ferree, Elliott Ferree, Cailey Ferree, Colton Romeo, Lillian Romeo, Justin Martin, and Adam Martin; and three great-grandsons. Brian will also be missed by his sisters Tami (Jim) Robinson and Dianne (Ron) Jenks; brother Brent (Diane) Ferree; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by his brother Harley (Connie) Ferree and his sister Kathleen Paige and eldest son Brian Ferree II.
Funeral services for Brian will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home 1200 West Wheeler Street. Pastor Larry Moe will officiate with burial to take place at a later date in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Brians family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the charity of their choice in Brians memory. All of us at Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home are honored the Ferree family has entrusted us with the care of their loved one.
2326. Brian Lee Ferree II
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Midland Daily News, January 18, 2005
Midland, MichiganBrian Lee Ferree II
Brian Lee Ferree II, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in Ann Arbor.
He was born Dec. 1, 1975 in Pontiac. He graduated from H.H. Dow High School and Indiana Wesleyan University. Brian had spent the past four years in the banking industry where he was able to use his passion for helping others to succeed. He had a love for friendships, sports, competition and good stories over drinks. He had a special talent for touching others and an unselfish pride for the good will of his friends.
Brian takes with him the love of countless friends; supportive and caring family; brothers and sisters, Stephen Dale Ferree of Farmington Hills, Jaime Lyn Ferree of White Lake, Cheri (Bill) Austin of Commerce Township, Tim Kortge, and Jennifer (Matthew) Hogan all of Midland; father and stepmother, Brian (Diana) Ferree of Midland; mother and stepfather, Rebecca (Harold) Green of Farwell; nieces and nephew, Maddie, Nathan, Aubrianah, and Arianah; and his special significant other Effie Ogoe.
Funeral services for Brian will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Pastor Richard Fairfield from the Apostolic Temple of Sanford will officiate, with burial in New Calvary Cemetery.
Brian's family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from noon until the time of service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Cancer Society, or the University of Michigan Hospital (for cancer research).
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, or through www.waresmithwoolever.com. You may also visit Brian's website at www.ferreefamily.com to sign the web page guest book.