Obituaries

Joyce Angela (Skentzos) Coulouris

Joyce Angela (Skentzos) Coulouris

Jun 5, 2025

Joyce A. (Skentzos) Coulouris of Saginaw, Michigan

Went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, at the age of 94 years. Ephrosini Angela Skentzos was born on November 11, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Spiro “Sam” and Athamandia “Diamond” (Mihopoulos) Skentzos. In 1930, the family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan,...

Mark Alden Fierstine

Mark Alden Fierstine

Jun 5, 2025

Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away after enduring many years of cancer on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 71 years.

The son of the late Burton Adolt Fierstine and Mary Margaret (Wardleman) Burmeister, Mark was born on December 5, 1953, in Flint, Michigan. He was playing guitar when he...

Larry Lee Schroeppel

Larry Lee Schroeppel

Jun 2, 2025

Larry Lee Schroeppel, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Larry was born in Saginaw on April 23, 1950, the son of the late Frederick Herman “Doc” Schroeppel and Dorothy “Dot” Jantzi Schroeppel. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Larry loved bowling and golf and would play...

Kathleen L. Counselman "Kathy"

Kathleen L. Counselman "Kathy"

Jun 2, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, June 2, 2025. Age 76 years.

Kathy was born on February 1, 1949, daughter of the late Ralph and Katherine (Zoellner) Wells in Saginaw. She married Paul Counselman on January 19, 1991. He survives her. Kathy was a graduate of Bridgeport High School....

Mary Katherine Schultz

Mary Katherine Schultz

Jun 2, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center, with her family at her side. Age 103 years.

The daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Urich) Karst, Mary was born on July 13, 1921, in Unionville, Michigan. She married Lester Michael Schultz, on September 6, 1952. They spent many wonderful years together. He...

Terry Jean Willman

Terry Jean Willman

Jun 1, 2025

Terry Jean Willman, age 70, of Merrill, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Terry was born on August 7, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Hans Elkert Herhold and Mary Jane (Lanphierd) Herhold. She was united in marriage with Richard Willman on August 12, 1972. Together they raised three children. She...

Cruz Chingman

Cruz Chingman

Jun 1, 2025



Passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 with his loving family at his side, at the age of 42 years.

The son of Theresa (Garcia) and the late Cruz Chingman was born on July 27, 1982 in Saginaw. Cruz was a favorite at the Meijer Produce where he worked, always chatting and brightening up customers days. He also worked for Delta...

Elizabeth "Betty" Eve Rowe

Elizabeth "Betty" Eve Rowe

May 31, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2025, at her home at the age of 81 years. Betty was born on November 30, 1943, in Chesaning on the family farm to the late Joseph and Teresa (Baker) Princinsky. She married James Rowe Sr. on January 12, 1963; he predeceased her on March 11, 2009. Betty's...

Jack (Albert) Fitting

Jack (Albert) Fitting

May 30, 2025

Jack (Albert) Fitting, a man whose laughter echoed louder than his footsteps, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the ripe age of 89. He was born on October 2, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, where he probably perfected his quick wit and jovial personality, ensuring that every conversation was filled with levity, always left a lasting impression

A spirited Hemlock High...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Lynn Cody

Kimberly "Kimmie" Lynn Cody

May 28, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Age 37 years.

The daughter of Ronald D. and Sandra J. (Stone) Horn, Kimberly was born on May 3, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Birch Run High School with the class of 2006, and went on to earn her massage therapy license from Baker...

Onalee Marie (Cramer) Mueller

Onalee Marie (Cramer) Mueller

May 28, 2025

Onalee Marie (Cramer) Mueller of Birch Run, Michigan

On this day, the 28th of May 2025, Our Lord and Savior welcomed a Beautiful Angel into her new heavenly home, with her loved ones, Charlene and Guy Morin, at her bedside giving her comfort, love, and peace as the Lord transitioned her from her Earthly body into her new Heavenly body made...

Ethel Mae Foley

Ethel Mae Foley

May 27, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late James and Goldie Pineau was born on February 24, 1935, in Flint. After graduating from Saginaw High School she proudly served in the United States Air Force. Ethel married Gerald Foley on June 9, 1956 and spent 47...

Bertha Ayala Valls

Bertha Ayala Valls

May 27, 2025

Bertha Ayala Valls Born June 7, 1927, in San Antonio Texas to the late Maria Antonia DeHoyos and Jose Angel Ayala passed away May 27, 2025, peacefully at Covenant-Harrison in Saginaw Michigan.

Predeceased in death by her beloved husband of 73 years Arturo Valls Jr, daughter Theresa Valls Shields, her parents, 10 Brothers and 5 sisters.

She leaves behind four beloved children...

Kelley LaLonde

Kelley LaLonde

May 26, 2025

Kelley Kay LaLonde, born on June 15, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, a loving sister, and a loyal friend to many.

Kelley was a proud member of the Arthur Hill High School Class of 2007. She worked for Rite Aid and Target.

As a member of St. Paul's Lutheran...

Tarcy Lynn Weaver

Tarcy Lynn Weaver

May 25, 2025

Tarcy Lynn Weaver, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 41. She was born on November 4, 1983, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to Diana Weaver.

She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 2001, where she fostered lifelong friendships and cherished memories. Tarcy was known for her unwavering love of animals, particularly...

Gary Russell Root

Gary Russell Root

May 24, 2025

Our loving brother and uncle passed away on May 24, 2025. Age 79 years.

Gary was born on August 29, 1945, son of the late Russell and Charlena (Wilkinson) Root, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1964. He retired from Severance Tool Industries after many years of dedicated service. Gary loved listening to music and...

Ruth Eileen Scheib

Ruth Eileen Scheib

May 24, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at HealthSource Saginaw. Age 85 years.

Ruth was born on November 3, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Lewis A. and Elizabeth (Murdock) Perry. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1957. Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Randy Scheib, on October...

David Christian Hogan

David Christian Hogan

May 24, 2025

David Christian Hogan, age 25, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on May 24, 2025, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.

David was born on May 23, 2000, in Tampa, Florida to Linda (McCain) Frey and Timothy David Hogan. He graduated from St. James High School in St. James, Missouri and attended Missouri State University - West Plains. He...

William Daniel "Dan" Peele

William Daniel "Dan" Peele

May 23, 2025

William Daniel “Dan” Peele, age 78, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away at his home on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Dan was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on April 25, 1947, the son of the late Belton John Peele and Hester (Underwood) Peele. He graduated from Fayetteville High School. He worked as a police officer and corrections officer in Wilmington, North Carolina,...

Roland Lester Dowis

Roland Lester Dowis

May 22, 2025

Roland Lester Dowis of Plainwell, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Life Care Center in Plainwell. He was 91 years old. Roland Lester Dowis was born on April 25, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Russell and Janet (Campbell) Dowis. He attended Saginaw Public Schools....