Obituaries
Bertha Helen Schiedt
Jul 23, 2026
Bertha Helen Schiedt of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Pinehaven Assisted Living in Hemlock. She was 97 years old. Daughter of the late Nicholas S. and Bertha (Hammer) Malone, she was born on May 8, 1929, in Hannibal, Missouri. She married Herbert A....
Thomas "Tommy" Patrick Keenan
Jul 22, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Patrick Keenan
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories and the love of those who knew him. Age 67 years.
The son of the late Thomas L. and Leona M. (Quellette) Keenan, Tommy was born on May 12, 1959, in Edmonton, Canada. Tommy was a devoted...
Alfred Duane “Dewey” Masar
Jul 24, 2026
Alfred Duane “Dewey” Masar, age 82, formerly of Hemlock and Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dewey was a kind, proud, and devoted family man whose greatest joy in life was being with the people he loved most. One of eight siblings and the father of five sons, he treasured every...
Charles William Gedraitis
Jul 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles William Gedraitis, who passed peacefully on July 26, 2026. Charles was born on March 10, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Frank and Rose (Frasle) Gedraitis. He met and fell deeply for his best friend and love, Janet Marks, and they were united in marriage on February 11, 1961....
Todd Gregory Rohde
Jul 27, 2026
Todd Gregory Rohde of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was 50 years old. Todd Gregory Rohde was born on September 11, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan to Gregory Phillip and Kristie Sue (Kalahar) Rohde. He proudly attended and graduated from the Melvin G. Millet Learning Center...
Sidney Anna Dawson
Jun 19, 2026
Sidney Anna Dawson passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, compassion, and unwavering belief in the potential of others. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to helping people succeed, whether they were students struggling to find their place, athletes striving to reach their goals, future teachers preparing for their careers, or...
Kathleen F.A. Paulus
Jul 19, 2026
Kathleen F.A. Paulus
Bay City, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Bay Valley House, with her family and friends at her side. Age 81 years.
The daughter of the late John and Helen (Lippie) Carberry, Kathy was born on December 7, 1944, in Bay City, Michigan. Kathy married Joseph D. Paulus on...
Lawrence Hildebrant
Jul 24, 2026
Lawrence Hildebrant passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at home at the age of 90 years.
The son of the late Juanita (Bennett) and Leonard Hildebrant, he was born May 11, 1936, in Owosso, MI. He married Sylvia Bixby on May 21, 1955, his wife of 68 years until her death in 2023.
He was a current member of Journey of Grace...
Helen Annabell McMahon
Jul 12, 2026
Helen Annabell McMahon, a lifelong resident of Merrill, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2026, at HealthSource Saginaw.
Helen was born on April 16, 1945, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late William H. and Arvilla L. (Miller) Tack. She married the love of her life, Timothy James McMahon in 1964; he preceded her in death on February 8,...
Carla (Boensch) Guzman
Jul 14, 2026
Carla (Boensch) Guzman of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was 51 years old. Carla Boensch was born on January 4, 1975, Saginaw, Michigan, to Glenn and Ruby Boensch. She was a proud 1993 graduate of Heritage High School. She was an active member of DECA...
Shirley Ruth Howay
Jul 20, 2026
Shirley Ruth Howay, 75, of Maquoketa, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa. No formal services will be held. Shirley was born April 10, 1951, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of James Thomas and Freida Josephine (Gaertner) Howay.
Shirley was a devoted homemaker and later worked at Hy-Vee for 19 years, where she enjoyed handing out...
Michael "Mike" Thayer
Jul 21, 2026
Michael “Mike” Thayer, age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21 after a five month battle with lymphoma.
Mike was born on November 11, 1967 to Les and Arlene Thayer.
He was a proud 1986 graduate of Orchard View High School where he was on the homecoming court, chosen as the outstanding senior male athlete, and scored the first touchdown on...
Thomas Joseph Smith
May 6, 2026
Thomas Joseph Smith of St. Charles, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was 91 years old. Thomas was born on June 15, 1934, in St. Charles, Michigan, to the late John Young and Mary F. (McCormick) Smith. On October 20, 1952,...
Marilyn Kay Fleming
Feb 16, 2026
Marilyn Kay (Darland) Fleming, of Merrill, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Auburn, Michigan, at the age of 82.
She was born on July 4, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bernard and Rose Marie Darland.
Marilyn graduated from Breckenridge High School and enjoyed a variety of occupations throughout her adult life.
She married the love of her life, Ronald Fleming, on...
Raymond C. "Ray" Gotham Sr.
Jul 26, 2026
Raymond “Ray” C. Gotham, Sr. of Burt, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was 83 years old. Raymond C. Gotham was born on October 27, 1942, in Ashley, Michigan, to the late John W.S. and Ruby (Coosley) Gotham. Ray married Barbara J. Maier on April 20, 1968; she preceded...
Karen Sue Grunow
Jul 20, 2026
Karen Sue Grunow
Saginaw, MI
Beloved sister, sister-in-law, and aunt Passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 77 years.
The daughter of the late Robert and Laura (Graham) Grunow was born on December 3, 1948, in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Bridgeport High School, class of 1967. Karen lived most of her life in St. Petersburg, Florida, working at a...
Donald "Denny" Dennis Schrader
Jul 11, 2026
Donald “Denny” Dennis Schrader, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 11, 2026 at the age of 76.
Born on June 2, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, Denny was the son of the late Donald Schrader and Lois (Cutler) Schrader. He was a proud graduate of Bridgeport-Spaulding High School...
David Allan Enos
Jul 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Allan Enos, who departed this life on July 8, 2026. Born on September 26, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Samuel and Ann (Kennedy) Enos, David spent his final years in Omer, Michigan, surrounded by the people and places he loved.
David lived a life defined by hard work, determination,...
Scott C. Colpean
Jul 7, 2026
Scott C. Colpean
Thomas Township, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 68 years.
The son of the late James H. and Patricia A. (Tenny) Colpean, Scott was born on June 28, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan. He proudly graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School with the class of...
Ralph Arnold Gaunt
Jul 6, 2026
Ralph Arnold Gaunt of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Wellspring of Frankenmuth. He was 94 years old. Ralph A. Gaunt was born on December 11, 1931, in East Jordan, Michigan, to the late Ralph A. and Belle E. (Habel) Gaunt. He was a graduate of Birch Run High...
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