Obituaries
Laurie (Erway) Westphal
Apr 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Laurie Westphal, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend, who departed this life on April 28, 2025 at the age of 62.
Born on November 3, 1962 in Saginaw, Laurie devoted her life to her family. She was the proud and loving mother of...
Ernestine Harrington
Apr 28, 2025
Ernestine Harrington of Birch Run, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Adira Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw. She was 92 years old. Ernestine Harrington, lovingly known as “Tine” by her family, was born on August 5, 1932, in Saginaw County to the late Ernest and Laura (Denoma)...
Paul James Cassow II
Apr 26, 2025
Paul James Cassow II of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was 65 years old. Paul James Cassow II was born on March 9, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Paul James and Judy (Hildinger) Cassow. He was a proud 1978 graduate of Carrollton...
Vicky Luvena Szappan
Apr 25, 2025
Marion Twp, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 25, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 61 years.
The daughter of Joyce M. (Liner) and the late Wilbur E. Kroll, Vicky was born on February 1, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Merrill High School. Vicky continued her education at Delta College, where she...
Jeffery Jac Ford
Apr 25, 2025
Passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Covenant Select Care. Age 59 years.
The son of Jac (JoAnn) Ford and the late Barbara Jean (Sherlock) Ford was born August 28, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan. Jeff graduated from Swan Valley High School, Class of 1983, where he excelled at Football, Track and Field and Basketball. He attended Saginaw Valley State University and...
Gerald "Jerry" John Schneider
Apr 25, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” J. Schneider of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was 78 years old. Gerald John Schneider was born on February 8, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late John and Katherine (Peil) Schneider. He was a 1965 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He...
Allen John Schmidt
Apr 24, 2025
Allen John Schmidt, Sr. of Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Howell, Michigan on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was 90 years old. Allen John Schmidt, Sr. was born on July 7, 1934, in Tawas City, Michigan, to the late Joseph P. and Rose A. (Robinson) Schmidt. He married...
Carol Jean Fortier
Apr 23, 2025
Carol Jean Fortier of Saginaw, Michigan
It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Carol J. Fortier, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. At the age of 86, Carol passed away on April 23, 2025, with her family by her side.
Carol was born on July 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Russell and Caroline Kennedy. Carol married...
Annerose Shannon
Apr 23, 2025
Annerose Shannon
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Age 95 years.
The daughter of the late Elizabeth (Lesshaft) and Herbert Ziegast was born September 11, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jim Shannon, October 13, 1947. Her husband of 77 years survives her. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, a former member of Germania...
Elsie Ann Dubay
Apr 22, 2025
Skidway Lake, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother gained her wings to fly home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 86 years.
The daughter of the late Wiley Dail and Mary Helen (Alguire) Pickens, Elsie was born on October 13, 1938, in Breckenridge, Michigan....
Jeanne Ann Loiacano
Apr 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved mother, nonni, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, Jeanne Loiacano, on April 22, 2025, in Saginaw, surrounded by her family, at age 79.
Jeanne was born and raised in Saginaw and spent her life devoted to her family and friends. She worked in several family-owned businesses over the...
Alejandro Cortez Gonzalez
Apr 20, 2025
Alejandro Cortez Gonzalez, age 20, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2025, while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico.
Alejandro was born on August 24, 2004, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Matt and Renee (Perro) Gonzalez. He graduated from Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA) in 2022. He was currently studying at the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. His...
Arnold David Geiersbach
Apr 20, 2025
Arnold David Geiersbach passed away peacefully Sunday, April 20, 2025 working on a puzzle, his very favorite thing to do. He was 87 years old. Arnold was born on October 5, 1937 in Munger, Michigan, the son of the late John and Eda Geiersbach.
Arnie was a sweet, kind, goofy and loving person. He spent 64 years married to the love...
Donna Marie Nowosatko
Apr 19, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 61 years.
The daughter of Katherine (Elms) and the late John Tyler, Donna was born on February 19, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the Class of 1982. Later in...
Maria Esther Turner (Loperena)
Apr 19, 2025
Maria Esther Loperena Turner passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was born on April 4, 1950, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Maria spent 75 beautiful years lighting up every room she entered. She never met a stranger, only friends she hadn’t spoken to yet. Friendly, kind, and loving, she greeted...
Cathy Denise Miller
Apr 18, 2025
Cathy Denise Miller
Born on August 7th, 1958, to her loving parents, Lavona (née Walker) and Joe Miller. Cathy embarked on her final adventure Friday, April 18th, 2025- a spontaneous surprise as she quite enjoyed doing the unexpected. She is survived by her perfect daughter (Cathy’s words), Amber’s supportive boyfriend Collin Fritch (who also shared in taking great care of Cathy),...
Brigitte Christel Meyer
Apr 18, 2025
Beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Covenant hospital, age 84 years. The daughter of the late Fritz and Adelheid (Mundt) Gausa, Brigitte was born on December 4, 1940 in Berlin Germany. She immigrated to Saginaw, Michigan in June 1952. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1959. She married...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Carter
Apr 17, 2025
Our loving mother Debbie Carter went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of April 17th. A lifelong nurse, Debbie dedicated her life to serving others. She never considered her profession as work, she always said that it was her calling by God. Whether it was caring for a sick a patient, a neighbor,...
Elinor Elaine Lange
Apr 17, 2025
Our loving mom and grandma passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 82.
Elinor was born on November 11, 1942, daughter of the late Orval E. and Caroline (Pretzer) Wolfgram, in Saginaw. She married Ronal Lange on June 8, 1963. He predeceased her on November 4, 2001. She loved flower gardening and napping in the sunroom,...
Catherine Elizabeth Spyker
Apr 17, 2025
Passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 102 years.
The daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary M. (Lobsiger) Baldauf was born on December 9, 1922 in Saginaw. She married Gilbert Lorain Spyker on August 6, 1949 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church where they were lifelong members; he predeceased her on March 3, 2017. Catherine graduated...