Obituaries
Florence Barbara Novak
Aug 28, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the age of 100 years.
Florence was born on October 1, 1924, daughter of the late Jack and Rose (Schultz) Blacker, in Manistee, Michigan. She married Raymond Novak on November 15, 1946 and moved to Saginaw shortly after. Florence had been a longtime member of...
Harold "Butch" James Boehler
Aug 27, 2025
Harold "Butch" James Boehler Sr. passed away on August 27, 2025, following a lengthy battle with cancer, leaving a legacy filled with love, friendship, and tradition.
He was born on January 21, 1944, to the late Herman and Rose (Kretz) Boehler. Harold graduated from Arthur Hill Tech and worked as a pattern maker for 45 years and co-owned Saginaw Pattern &...
Henry Mariano Derige
Aug 25, 2025
Henry Mariano Derige, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 10, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the cherished son of Dolores (Zamora) Derige and Mariano Derige.
Henry was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1968, and went on to earn his degree from Michigan...
Linwood Gissendanner
Aug 29, 2025
Linwood Gissendanner, a beloved father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Independence Village in Saginaw.
Linwood was born on October 16, 1936, in Ozark, Alabama to Roy Gissendanner and Plessie (Matthews) Gissendanner. He was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, he carried the values of diligence and integrity throughout his life, traits that endeared...
Margaret Jacobs
Jul 29, 2025
Margaret Mary Jacobs of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her apartment with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was 96 years old. Margaret Mary Shavrnoch was born on February 15, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Horvath) Shavrnoch. She married the love of...
David James Dexter
Jul 26, 2025
David James Dexter
Vicksburg, MI
Formerly of Saginaw
Loving Father, Brother and Friend passed away Saturday July 26, 2025, at the age of 59 years.
David was born on March 24, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of the late James and Kathleen (Yurgaites) Dexter. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1985. Dave was employed as a Senior Designer at General Motors in...
Jody Bernice Thomas
Aug 19, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dog mom passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 70 years.
The daughter of the late Lloyd Elbert and Adeline Mabel (Bonnell) Thomas, Jody was born on November 20, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the class of 1972. Jody...
Denise Marie Miller
Aug 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Denise Marie Miller (Brogger) who left this world peacefully on August 28th, 2025 at the age of 80.
Denise, Born on October 27th, 1944 was a woman of warmth, creativity, and grace. She found beauty in the simple joys of life—spending summer days...
Nancy Kay (Doyle) Frost
Aug 28, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, with her family at her side. Age 79 years.
The daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (Brendley) Engelhardt, Nancy was born on June 18, 1946, in New Jersey. She married Daniel W. Doyle Sr, on June 8, 1963. He preceded her in...
Sharon Lee Verzinski
Aug 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Verzinski, born on July 27, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away in Saginaw, MI on August 27, 2025, with her children by her side. She was a loving wife to the late Floyd “Tut” Verzinski, whom she married on June 26, 1965. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared many cherished memories. Sharon was a loving and...
Freda "Didi" Capistrano Hewitt-Dalton
Aug 26, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center at the age of 82 years. Didi was born on June 19, 1943, in Salay Misamis Oriental Philippines to the late Ma. Beeching Mo Capistrano and Conrado Salvaña Capistrano Sr. Didi moved to the United States in her early 20s with her sister,...
Gloria Jean Leszinske
Aug 26, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandma, and great-grandma went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 79 years.
The daughter of the late Earl and Marguerite (Gordier) Gaudette, Jean was born on July 30, 1946, in Onaway, Michigan. She married Thomas E. Leszinske Sr, and they shared thirty-three...
David Frederick Howard Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Midland, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Age 73 years.
Born in 1951, David lived a life defined by service, devotion, and kindness. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he carried the values of duty, perseverance, and honor with him throughout his life. David had a...
Gail Ann Surdock
Aug 25, 2025
Passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
Gail was born on June 9, 1948, to the late Walter and Evelyn (Bromfield) Kackmeister. A graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Gail completed her high school education in the class of 1966. She then pursued further studies at Delta College, earning an associate degree in business. She married...
Charles “Charlie” D. Stevens
Aug 23, 2025
Passed away on August 23, 2025, at HealthSource Saginaw at the age of 75 years. Charlie was born on September 01, 1949, in Saginaw, MI to the late Charles and Mary (Teplinski) Stevens. He graduated from Arthur Hill, class of 1967. Charlie continued his education at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering....
Karen Lynn (Fischer) McQuiston
Aug 21, 2025
August 11, 1948 – August 21, 2025
Karen Lynn (Fischer) McQuiston, 77, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, just ten days after celebrating her 77th birthday. Born and raised on Fischer Farms in Thomas Township, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Edwin and Beatrice (Arman) Fischer.
Karen devoted her early years to raising her family as a stay-at-home mother before...
Marie Helen Baker
Aug 21, 2025
Marie H. Baker of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was 95 years old. Marie H. Marshall was born on November 5, 1929, in Moran, Michigan, to the late August and Roseanna (Beauregard) Marshall. She attended her formative years in Moran,...
Kay E. (Meyer) Mosher
Aug 19, 2025
Passed away on August 19, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Services at the age of 85 years. Kay was born on March 20, 1940, in Merrill, MI to the late Margie (Bucholz) Wudel and Herman Meyer. She graduated Valedictorian from Merrill High School, class of 1958. Kay married William C. Mosher on September 13, 1958; he predeceased her on April 13,...
Loretta "Big L" Leaym
Aug 19, 2025
Loretta “Big L” Leaym of Vassar, Michigan, formerly of Bridgeport
Beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was 82 years old. Loretta Brabbs was born on December 28, 1942, in Otisville, Michigan, to the late Elmer Albert and Florence (Furlong) Brabbs. She met her husband, Jack Duane Leaym Jr., while working at...
Gloria Jean Matula
Aug 17, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away into eternity on Sunday, August 17, 2025, into the arms of our dear savior. Age 82 years.
Jean was born on July 8, 1943, daughter of the late Richard and Ruby (Abrahamson) Meyer, in Detroit. She married Thomas E. Matula on November 1, 1974. He survives her. Jean and Tom loved to...
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