Obituaries
Margarita "Margaret" Guerrero
Aug 31, 2026
Margarita “Margaret” Guerrero of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 93 years old. Margarita Sanchez was born on January 28, 1933, in Strawn, Texas, to the late Bardominao and Elvira (Quintana) Sanchez Sr. She attended Breckenridge...
Skaidrite Gibietis
Aug 23, 2026
At age 99, Skaidrite “Skye” Gibietis left us on Sunday, August 23, 2026, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her twin daughters, Dinah and Edith. She was an inspiration to many, overcoming war, occupation, displacement, and resettling in the United States to establish a vast network of family and friends.
Skye was born in Stende, Latvia, on February 27, 1927, to...
Thomas "Trashcan" Morford
Aug 31, 2026
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Covenant Healthcare, surrounded by his family. Age 68 years.
The son of the late Lawrence H. and Harriette A. (Eldred) Morford, Tom was born February 26, 1958, in Shields, MI. Tom graduated from Swan Valley High School with the class of 1978. He married Cynthia "Cindy" Bohinski...
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,...
Semantha Cali Delgado
Aug 28, 2026
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 38 years.
The daughter of Juan and Vieonca (Rosas) Delgado, Jr. was born on March 9, 1988 in Chula Vista, California, raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Carrollton Schools, the class of 2006. Semantha then got her CNA...
Pamela Lynn Seavolt
Sep 1, 2026
Pamela Lynn Seavolt (Day), 69, passed away on September 1, 2026. Pam was born on February 19, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Donald Day and Sally Day (Thomas). She lived a life centered on love, family, and friendship, leaving behind countless cherished memories for those fortunate enough to know her. She was married to her sweetheart, Roger Seavolt, on September...
Esther May Egbert
Aug 30, 2026
Esther May Egbert of Saginaw, Michigan
Went to be with the Lord, her savior Jesus Christ, with her family by her side on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Saginaw. She was 90 years old. Esther May Hoyt was born on February 26, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to late Earl and Eva G. (Gubbins) Hoyt. She was a...
Giorgina Marie Yeager
Sep 1, 2026
Giorgina Marie Yeager (Malini), age 96, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at Traditions of Saginaw.
Giorgina was born on September 13, 1929, in Trieste, Italy. Her early years were shaped by the hardships of World War II, and she often shared stories with her family of seeking shelter during air raids and hearing bombs fall from the safety of...
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...
Jerry A. Busch
Aug 25, 2026
Jerry Alan Busch of James Township, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, at the age of 86 years. Jerry was born on June 11, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frank and Ann (Nizinski) Busch. He was...
Michael S. Spakowski Sr.
Aug 24, 2026
Loving husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away Monday August 24, 2026, at the age of 77 years. He was born on September 23, 1948, in New London, Connecticut, the son of the late Charles and Helen (Lisiecky) Spakowski Sr.
Michael married Dianne R. Schanhals on July 4, 1999, and Dianne survives him. Michael retired from the Aleda E....
Phillip John Mauch
Aug 24, 2026
Phillip John Mauch, a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on August 24, 2026. He was a man who lived life on his own terms, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a trail of impressive vehicles. Born on January 18, 1961, Phillip was the son of Theodore Albert Mauch and Teresa Marie (St. Laurent) Mauch. He grew...
Lawrence J. Selley
Aug 23, 2026
Lawrence Jefferson Selley passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, with his children by his side. Larry was born August 12, 1929, to John and Ellen Selley. After graduating from Grayling High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving nearly 5 years.
Upon returning home, he settled in Chicago and attended art school. It was in Chicago he met Anita...
Mary Lou Myrtle Hughes
Aug 23, 2026
Mary Lou Myrtle Hughes (Columbus), age 93, of Saginaw, MI, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born on July 1, 1933, in Midland, MI, to Arthur and Myrtle Columbus, Mary Lou lived a life full of love, adventure, kindness, and a positive attitude every day of her life.
She was an entrepreneur for most of her life. She started Tyrrell...
Gerald E. LaLonde Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
Beloved husband, father, papa, brother and friend, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. Age 68 years.
The son of the late Gerald E. and Joan C. (Kennedy) LaLonde, Jerry was born April 17, 1958, in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1977. Jerry proudly served 3 years in the United States Army. An avid sports fan,...
William Herbert "Herb" Bock, Jr.
Aug 20, 2026
William Herbert “Herb” Bock, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor. He was 74 years old. William Herbert Bock, Jr. was born on December 10, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the...
Erma Frieda LaHaie
Aug 20, 2026
Erma Frieda LaHaie, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, in Saint Charles, Michigan. She was born on June 8, 1932, in Denmark Township, Michigan.
Erma was united in marriage with Richard Thomas LaHaie on September 22, 1956. Richard preceded her in death on June 20, 2000.
She lived a life dedicated to her family and...
Bruce G. Hill Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Bruce G. Hill Jr., age 84, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 17, 2026.
Bruce was born on October 4, 1941, in Saginaw to the late Bruce and Lorraine (Rivett) Hill Sr. He graduated from Saginaw High School in 1959 and proudly served in the United States Army, including service in Vietnam. Bruce was very proud...
Joseph Heitkamp Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Joseph Heitkamp Jr., a beloved educator and dedicated member of the Saginaw community, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at the age of 93.
Joe was born in Saginaw on November 12, 1932 to the late Joseph Lawrence Heitkamp Sr. and May Elizabeth (Benford) Heitkamp. Joe was a lifelong resident of Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in...
Carmen Arizo
Aug 16, 2026
Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 16th 2026. Age 97 years. Carmen Zamora Arizo was born on December 24th 1928 in Maxwell, Texas to the late Nestor and Carmen (Mosqueda) Zamora. She married her one and only love Mariano C. Arizo on May 24th 1947...






