Obituaries

Sally Jane Baldauf

Sally Jane Baldauf

Jul 7, 2025

Our dear sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor, Sally Baldauf, passed away at her home on July 7, just days after celebrating her 77th birthday on the Fourth of July.

Sally was the third daughter of Donald and Anna (Kapusto) Baldauf. She was raised on a 100-acre dairy farm, where she shared a close bond with her family and developed a deep...

David Jay Stellard

David Jay Stellard

Jul 7, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away, on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side, after a prolonged health battle. Age 66 years.

The son of Alice Marie (Baumer) Collier and the late Gerald William Stellard, David was born on March 25, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Bullock Creek High...

Robert G. Minard

Robert G. Minard

Jul 6, 2025

Our loving husband, son and brother passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Age 69 years.

Robert was born on April 30, 1956, son of James and the late Vida (Burt) Minard, in Saginaw. He married Debra K. Husen on October 18, 1980. Robert earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Technical University. He retired from Delphi after...

Albert "Al" David Snow

Albert "Al" David Snow

Jul 6, 2025

Albert “Al” D. Snow of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 6, 2025, following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 4, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Bert W. and Irene M. (Brethauer) Snow. Al lived most of his childhood in Hemlock, Michigan....

Nicholas Edward Shields

Nicholas Edward Shields

Jul 6, 2025

Nicholas E. Shields, age 85, of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 4, 1939, to the late Edward Nicholas Shields and Flossie (Ludlum) Shields.

Nick graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School and St. Andrew Catholic School. He served country in the United States...

Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Becker

Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Becker

Jul 4, 2025

Cheryl “Sherry” Becker, age 70, of Wheeler, Michigan, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1955, to her parents, George and Lillian Marie (Shaw) Redburn.

Cheryl was such a goofy, stubborn, kind, loving and thoughtful person who will be remembered for her lively spirit. She had an infectious attitude, could make anyone laugh, and communicate...

Walter Carl Fehn Jr.

Walter Carl Fehn Jr.

Jul 3, 2025

Walter Carl Fehn Jr., age 81, of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Walter was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 5, 1944, to the late Walter Carl Fehn Sr. and Betty Ione (Brush) Fehn. He graduated from Hemlock High School class of 1962. Working on the farm was his first love. He co-founded and co-owned Video Showcase...

Jeffery James Earle

Jeffery James Earle

Jul 3, 2025

Jeffery “Jay” James Earle of Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 40 years old. Jeffery James Earle was born on August 27, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan to Michael James and the late Atlee G. (Gray) Earle. He was a 2004 graduate of...

Sue "Sumiko" F. Simon

Sue "Sumiko" F. Simon

Jul 2, 2025

Passed away on July 02, 2025, at Huron Woods Nursing Center at the age of 95 years. Sue was born on November 15, 1929, in Kagoshima, Japan, the daughter of Hideyoshi and Shigeko Fuku. Sue married the love of her life Ronald J. Simon on October 28, 1955, in Tokyo, Japan. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2014....

Robert "Slick" Carl Peavey Sr.

Robert "Slick" Carl Peavey Sr.

Jul 2, 2025

Robert “Slick” Carl Peavey Sr.Gladwin, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at My Michigan Medical Center Saginaw, with his family at his side. Age 75 years.

The son of the late Kenneth and Ruby (DeMont) Peavey, Robert was born on May 5, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He married Kathleen “Kathy” Rena Kingry, on June...

Wallace Martin Butler

Wallace Martin Butler

Jul 1, 2025

Wallace “Wally” M. Butler, our loving and devoted father, grandfather, uncle and friend was welcomed home on July 1, 2025, at the age of 64.

Wally was born on April 18, 1961, in Trenton, MI to the late Jay and Ida (Ross) Butler who made sure he had a great childhood and upbringing. Some of Wally’s best childhood memories were boating,...

Linda Leslie Buggia

Linda Leslie Buggia

Jul 1, 2025

Linda L. Buggia of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side. She was 77 years old. Linda Leslie Groening was born on April 25, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert and Beverly (Talcott) Groening. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following...

Maxwell David Honaman

Maxwell David Honaman

Jun 30, 2025

Maxwell David Honaman, born January 22, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed from his earthly body on June 30, 2025. Maxwell’s soul has departed this world to be with his Creator, forever dwelling in peace and harmony.

Maxwell was genuine, gentle, and remarkably kind. Known for his generosity and his gift of truly listening, he gave his full attention to those around...

David "Davey" Milton Mackey

David "Davey" Milton Mackey

Jun 30, 2025

Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved brother, cousin, friend passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 66 years.

The son of the late Milton Melvin and Wanda Eleonora (Frederick) Mackey, Davey was born on July 27, 1958. He graduated from Hemlock High School, with the class of 1976. Davey worked at Turner Farm, known as...

Gary Carder

Gary Carder

Jun 29, 2025

Gary Carder

Saginaw, Michigan

Gary was born on August 28, 1947, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of the late George and Daisey (Plauger) Carder. He passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 29, 2025 in Saginaw. He was a longtime member of First Church of God in Saginaw. Gary moved into River Ridge Residential Community in Freeland, Michigan, in...

Angeline Betsy Gagliardi

Angeline Betsy Gagliardi

Jun 29, 2025

Angeline “Angie” Betsy (Baccary) Gagliardi, 104 years old, of Birch Run, MI, died on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Angie was born on September 9, 1920, in Saginaw, MI, to Catherine (Malvendi) and Felix Baccary. On April 29, 1939, she married Alexander Gagliardi, they celebrated 60 years of marriage together.

Angie led a long and active life as a homemaker. She was...

Richard "Dick" Gerzeski

Richard "Dick" Gerzeski

Jun 29, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Sunday June 29, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Dick was born April 1, 1938.

Funeral service will take place at 12:00 noon Thursday July 3, 2025, at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Road. Pastor Doug Straight will officiate with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Funeral chapel...

Ann Mae (Jacobs) Ruppel

Ann Mae (Jacobs) Ruppel

Jun 28, 2025

Ann Mae (Jacobs) Ruppel, beloved mother of eight children, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Stone Crest Assisted Living, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was 89 years old.

She was born in Saginaw on May 29, 1936 to the late Frank G. and Bertha (Westfall) Jacobs. She graduated from St. Andrew High School. Ann married Henry...

Sonya Ann Frost

Sonya Ann Frost

Jun 27, 2025

Passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 84 years. The daughter of the late Jack and Rose (Ickes) Buddle was born on September 11, 1940, in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School. Sonya married Robert F. Frost on September 26, 1959; he predeceased her on June 21, 2016, after 57 years of marriage. Together Sonya...

Ben G. Haller

Ben G. Haller

Jun 23, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 73 years.

The son of the late Benard B. and Geraldine C. (Wing) Haller, Ben was born on October 30, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of 1969. Ben excelled in...