Obituaries
Alberto "Bee" Allen
Apr 21, 2026
Alberto “Bee” Allen, 44, left this world peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Alberto Allen was born on December 2, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Rick Hernandez and Peggy Allen. He grew up in Saginaw where he developed a strong work ethic and deep love for his family. After apprenticing...
Lois Kay Kreager
Apr 22, 2026
Lois K. Kreager peacefully left this world on April 22, 2026, in her home, surrounded by love. In her 86 years of a life well lived she had many roles, the two most important ones being the matriarch of her family and the Founder/CEO of her company, Lois Kay Contracting. Born in Michigan and adopted by her wonderful mother, Bertha...
Deanna Arne Coon
Apr 23, 2026
Deanna Arne Coon
Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at home, with her family at her side. Age 56 years.
The daughter of the late Arnold and Janice (Behler) Denter, Deanna was born on February 1, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan. Deanna graduated from Hemlock High School and continued her education at Delta College and...
Leon George Koeplinger
Apr 15, 2026
Leon George Koeplinger of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Leon George Koeplinger, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at St. Charles Union Court Assisted Living at the age of 100 years. Leon was born May 16, 1925, to Henry and Florence (Rux) Koeplinger in Saginaw, Michigan. He lost his father in 1929 and was raised by his mother and...
Debra Charlys Reetz
Apr 22, 2026
Debra Charlys Reetz, age 72, of Lansing, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and savior on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Debra was born on May 11, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Theodore and Helen (Koehler) Reetz. She lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a profound love for her family and community.
Debra graduated from McArthur High School...
Gloria Ann Dell
Mar 29, 2026
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 89.
Gloria was born on April 16, 1936, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Joseph John Comerford and Julia Frances (Sokup) Comerford. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1954. She was married to Anthony Ackerman on October...
Barbara E. Littell Bruske
Apr 3, 2026
Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the age of 89 years.
The daughter of the late Albert E. and Emily (Kustka) Grammer was born on December 20, 1936 in Chicago, IL. Barbara came to Saginaw in 1969 to teach band initially at Zilwaukee School, eventually moving to Saginaw North Junior High School, where she retired in the early...
Paul Anthony Lopez
Apr 22, 2026
Passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 63 years.
Paul was born on November 8, 1962, son of Moses and Julia (Godina) Lopez, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Douglas McArthur High School. He also earned a Nursing Assistant Certificate and Cosmetology License. Paul Enjoyed going to his client’s homes to style their hair and taking...
Peter David Weldon
Feb 20, 2026
Beloved father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side. Age 54 years.
The son of the late Thomas Weldon and Laura Jean (Page) Folske, Pete was born on June 4, 1971, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He spent many years as a loyal and dedicated truck...
Frank & Jacqueline Anjakos
Feb 28, 2026
Frank Anjakos Jr.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 94.
The son of the late Beatrice (Hopkins) and Frank Anjakos, Frank was born June 20, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. Frank proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed...
Rae Ann Eitel
Apr 15, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home, with her family at her side at the age of 64 years.
The daughter of Beatrice Duffy and Thomas Green, Rae Ann was born on February 15, 1962, in Clare, Michigan. She graduated from Farwell High School with the class of 1980. After a short career...
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...
Alexandra Amber Gibelyou
Apr 16, 2026
Gibelyou, Alexandra Amber “Alex,” “Alley Cat”
Presented to the World: August 23, 2022
Entered her Heavenly Kingdom: April 16, 2026
Our perfect, beautiful angel, Alexandra, at the tender age of 3, was reunited with Jesus on April 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Alexandra was born on August 23, 2022, to her proud parents,...
James Michael Chalenko
Apr 15, 2026
James Michael Chalenko, a devoted firefighter and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, just five days shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on April 20, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, James was the cherished son of the late John and Eunice B. (Coffey) Chalenko. His life was deeply rooted in the community that shaped him, and he carried...
David Bradley Mize
Apr 14, 2026
David Bradley Mize
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, with his family at his side. Age 53 years.
The son of Dale Wayne Sr. and the late Debra Jean (Ochsankehl) Mize, David was born on August 22, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Birch Run School...
Christ A. Anagnost
Apr 13, 2026
Christ Anagnost passed away surrounded by his beloved family on April 13 at the age of 90.
Christ, born Christ Anagnostopulos, was born on October 2, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan to Greek immigrant parents, Athanasios Anagnostopulos and Angeline Papalexiou. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga Anagnost; his sons, Athanasios “Tommy” Anagnost, Nicholas “Niko” Anagnost, Constantine “Deno” Anagnost; his daughter,...
Aaron M. Ackley
Apr 13, 2026
Aaron M. Ackley
Flint, Michigan
Beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. At the age of 28 years.
The son of Dale and Beth (Marx) Ackley, Aaron was born on December 30, 1997, in Fresno, California. He graduated from Kearsley High School with the class of 2016. After high school, Aaron attended Mott Community College in the graphic...
Rachel Banda Castaneda
Apr 12, 2026
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friends passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 83 years.
The daughter of the late Rafael and Juanita (Juarez) Banda was born on September 9, 1942, in Grafton, North Dakota. She married the love of her life, Daniel Castaneda; he predeceased her on September 24, 2013. Rachel was a member of St....
Dr. Dennis Ray Martin, PhD
Apr 11, 2026
Dr. Dennis Ray Martin, PhD. of Bay City, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 77 years.
Dr. Dennis Ray Martin, PhD, "Doc" was born on March 10, 1949, the second of five children born to the late Glen R. and Alice Rosella (Spencer) Martin. He married the love...
Kevin Lamb
Apr 10, 2026
Kevin Lamb
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved father, Papa, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 65.
The son of the late Donald Lamb Sr. and Wendy (Wilson) LaGrow, Kevin was born on February 3, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1979. Kevin worked at Keel,...
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