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Pauline "Paula" Rodriguez

Pauline "Paula" Rodriguez

Mar 18, 2024

Pauline "Paula" Rodriguez of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was 78 years old. Paula Rodriguez was born on August 10, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Mariano and Josefa (Aguirre) Rodriguez. Throughout her life, Paula worked in manufacturing, retiring after...

Jack Dean Leiner

Jack Dean Leiner

Mar 17, 2024

Jack Dean Leiner passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Albert W. and Irene A. (Taylor) Leiner on April 10, 1959. Jack worked for many years with McDonaugh Amusements and put countless miles on his trusty ten speed, travelling to many places over the years. He also worked in tree service. He was a...

Maria G. Becerra-Vogler

Maria G. Becerra-Vogler

Mar 16, 2024

Maria G. Becerra-Vogler passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Maria was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 22, 1947, the daughter of the late Andrea Becerra-Garcia. She lived a life filled with love and care for her family, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Known for her compassionate and caring personality, Maria touched...

Albert Melvin Boilore

Albert Melvin Boilore

Mar 15, 2024

Albert Melvin Boilore, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. 

Albert was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 23, 1929, to his parents Edward Boilore and Cecelia La Paige Boilore.

Albert touched the lives of many with his kindness, hard work, and love for his family. He led a fulfilling life dedicated to service...

Christine Helen Zapata

Christine Helen Zapata

Mar 15, 2024

Christine (Chris) Helen Zapata, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma/nana, and great-grandma, passed away at her home on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to her parents Russell Shaw and Helen Anderson. Throughout her life, Chris made a lasting impact on those around her with her kind heart and sarcastic humor. 

In her younger days she worked at...

Jacqueline M. Mikusko

Jacqueline M. Mikusko

Mar 14, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Mikusko went to her heavenly home on March 14, 2024, one day before her 89th birthday after a brief illness.

Jackie Darland was born on March 15, 1935, the firstborn of Bernard and Rose Marie Darland’s 15 children. She grew up and lived the majority of her life in Merrill. After graduating from Sacred Hearth Catholic School, she moved...

Bernadine Fischer

Bernadine Fischer

Mar 14, 2024

Bernadine “Boots” Fischer passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 102. 

Bernadine enjoyed a healthy and happy life with her husband and daughter. She was born on April 22, 1921, in Carrollton, Michigan to the late William and Martha (Waligorski) Jaremba. She was married to Keith W. Fischer on October 11, 1947, and...

Robert Theodore Meyer

Robert Theodore Meyer

Mar 13, 2024

Robert Theodore (Bob) Meyer, husband, father, papa, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born in Freeland, Michigan, to his loving parents Theodora Cornelia and Fredrick Richard Meyer.

Bob led an adventurous life, marked by his uncharted travels and the joy he found in his many hobbies  as a...

Edward B. Bogden

Edward B. Bogden

Mar 13, 2024

Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 89 years. Ed was born on January 31, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Benjamin and Valeria (Dyczewska) Bogden. He worked at Malleable Iron as a truck driver and core setter, retiring after 40 years of service. Ed was a hard worker and...

Donna Jo LaBeff

Donna Jo LaBeff

Mar 12, 2024

Donna Jo LaBeff of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 59 years old. Donna Jo Stevens was born on December 1, 1964, in California to the late James Henry and Irene Lee (Ostrander) Stevens. She was a proud 1983 graduate of Bridgeport High...

Rebecca A. Mangas "Autumn Brooks"

Rebecca A. Mangas "Autumn Brooks"

Mar 12, 2024

Rebecca A. Mangas, known to her loved ones as Autumn Brooks, has peacefully passed away in Saginaw, MI on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1969, to her father, the late James Leroy David, Sr., and her mother, Marian Nora Weston.Rebecca worked as an accountant for a law firm, bringing dedication and precision to everything she...

Carlos Benavides "Grandpa Chucks"

Carlos Benavides "Grandpa Chucks"

Mar 11, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, nephew, and friend, went to be home with this Heavenly Father on March 11, 2024. He was 77 years old.



Carlos was born on September 8, 1946, in LaCoste Texas, to the late Ramon and Celia Castillo Benavides. He married Mary Ann Villareal on February 6, 1967; she predeceased him on December...

Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer

Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer

Mar 11, 2024

Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. Age 93 years. 

Shirley was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 18, 1930, to the late Floyd J. and Leeta L. (Parker) Compson. She married Herbert R. Bidwell in Flint on April 30, 1955. He predeceased her on April 10, 1995. She married Jerry B. Schiffer on February 10, 1996. He...

Janice Ann Perez

Janice Ann Perez

Mar 10, 2024

Janice Ann Perez, born Janice Ann Visnaw on June 6, 1941, in Sault Ste. Marie, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Janice dedicated over 30 years of her life to Quad Investment as a custodian. Known for her selfless and spicy personality, she was a beacon of happiness to all who knew her. She had a special...

John M. Brown

John M. Brown

Mar 9, 2024

John Martin Brown was born September 10, 1929, in Saginaw, the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Bielski) Brown, and passed away on March 9, 2024. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1947. John served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. Along with his son, John K. Brown, he ran...

Rosalie Ann Kirkham

Rosalie Ann Kirkham

Mar 9, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw, at the age of 80 years. The daughter of the late Floyd Leon and Nellie Glynn (Jerome) Tilden, Rose was born on February 8, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Hemlock High School. Rose married Hollis Kirkham on March 16, 1984, in...

Debra Anne Lagalo "Debby"

Debra Anne Lagalo "Debby"

Mar 9, 2024

Debra Anne Lagalo “Debby”

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Our loving daughter passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Age 62 years. 

Debby was born on March 7, 1962, daughter of Sharon (Roberts) and the late Roger Lagalo, in Saginaw. She completed her education at the Melvin G. Millet Learning Center and had been employed at Kroger for 19 years. She enjoyed caring for others...

Elvira R. Saucedo "Irene"

Elvira R. Saucedo "Irene"

Mar 5, 2024

Elvira R. Saucedo “Irene”

Detroit, Michigan

Formerly of Saginaw

 

Our beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully following a long illness on Tuesday, March 05, 2024. Age 77 years. She was Born on July 22, 1947 in Saginaw, daughter of the late Hilario and Galdina (Reyes) Ortiz.

 

Irene was the owner and operator of a catering service. She was an awesome cook, with...

Larry D. Bigelow

Larry D. Bigelow

Mar 5, 2024

Larry D. Bigelow, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, with his family at his side.

Larry was born in Middleton, Michigan on September 16, 1933, the son of the late William Bigelow and Irene Johnson Bigelow. He attended Breckenridge High School. He met Donna Fountain at a Knights of Columbus dance, and they were united in...

Patricia Louise Kenel

Patricia Louise Kenel

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia Janicke Kenel Saginaw, Township Passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. She was 93 years old. Patricia Louise Janicke was born June 14, 1930, to George and Anna Janicke in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1948. She was employed for many years at J.C. Penney Company. Since 1976, Pat...

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