Obituaries

Phylis Allardyce

Phylis Allardyce

Apr 24, 2026

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the age of 76 years.

The daughter of the late Vern and Faye (Allen) Bergey was born on December 2, 1949, in Saginaw. She graduated from Bridgeport High School, the class of 1968. Phylis attended Delta College after graduating. She married Thomas...

George William Kipfmiller

George William Kipfmiller

Apr 28, 2026

George William Kipfmiller

Merrill, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. Age 85 years.

The son of the Alfred William and Selma Ann (Knoerr) Kipfmiller, George was born on September 9, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill Tech and High School. George proudly served in the United...

Debra Charlys Reetz

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

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

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...

Kenneth "Ken" Charles Stresman

Kenneth "Ken" Charles Stresman

Apr 28, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Charles Stresman of Saginaw, formerly of Monroe, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 91 years old. Kenneth Charles Stresman was born on January 16, 1935, in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada, to the late Fredrick John and Ida Bertha (Bramburger) Stresman. He was...

Paul Anthony Lopez

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

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

Frank & Jacqueline Anjakos

Feb 28, 2026

A memorial service honoring Frank and Jackie will be held at 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, 203 S. Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. James Weston will officiate. Friends may visit with the family at the church from 3pm until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to...

Don Brotemarkle

Don Brotemarkle

Feb 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Don Brotemarkle, who left us on February 12, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on August 18, 1955 in Flint, Michigan, to James and Ruby Brotemarkle (Cooper), Don lived a life filled with warmth, adventure, and an extraordinary ability to make others feel seen and valued. He was a proud...

Kevin Lamb

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,...

Rae Ann Eitel

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

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...

Regino Cornejo

Regino Cornejo

Apr 28, 2026

Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with his family at his side. Age 82 years.

The son of the late Fermin and Catalina (Gutierrez) Cornejo, Regino was born on September 7, 1943, in San Rafael de Uruetaro, Salamanca, Mexico. He graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1962. Regino continued his education...

Rodney Richard Corbat

Rodney Richard Corbat

Apr 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney Richard Corbat, who departed this life on April 24, 2026, in Breckenridge, Michigan, at the age of 76. Born on December 20, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to John "Joe" and Agnus (Bow) Corbat, Rodney lived a life defined by compassion, love, and generosity. In 1974, he married the...

Deanna Arne Coon

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...

Lois Kay Kreager

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...

Alberto "Bee" Allen

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...

Alexandra Amber Gibelyou

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,...

Leon George Koeplinger

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...