Obituaries

Janice K. Lach

Janice K. Lach

Jan 30, 2026

Janice K. Lach

Freeland, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, with her family at her side. Age 79 years.

The daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Fletcher) Robishaw, Janice was born on November 14, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Robert Lach on October 21, 1967, at Bethlehem...

Kevin Vance Daugherty

Kevin Vance Daugherty

Jan 28, 2026

Kevin Vance Daugherty, beloved son, husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and friend passed away January 28, 2026 at Covenant Healthcare - Saginaw.

"Son of Robert and Rosemary (Premo) Daugherty, I was hatched March 5, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, and stayed there until 2005 when I moved to St. Charles.

I was a gunners mate striker in the amphibious Navy. Aboard the...

Joe "Tip" M. Barrera

Joe "Tip" M. Barrera

Jan 27, 2026

Joe “Tip” M. Barrera of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved son, brother, father, fiancé, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was 41 years old. Joe M. Barrera was born December 5, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mary (Barrera) Perez and the late Jose Chacon. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was proud of attending Arthur...

Waneta Jane Sanderson

Waneta Jane Sanderson

Feb 2, 2026

Waneta Jane Sanderson of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was 74 years old. Waneta Jane Ward was born on July 9, 1951, in Marlette, Michigan to the late Earl and Verl (Streeter) Ward. While working in hospitality, she met the love...

Gerald "Mike" Michael Chauvette

Gerald "Mike" Michael Chauvette

Jan 27, 2026

Gerald “Mike” Michael ChauvetteJuly 21, 1945 – January 27, 2026

Mike Chauvette, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He went home to be with the Lord and was joyfully reunited with the love of his life, his wife Judy, his daughter, Kimberly Sanchez, and his great-granddaughter, Amiliana...

Myrna Mae Pruitt

Myrna Mae Pruitt

Jan 28, 2026

Beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Pine Haven Senior Assisted Living at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late Alvin and Margie (Swarm) Pruitt, Myrna was born on December 15, 1940 in Saginaw, MI. After graduating from Hemlock High School she pursued a career as a hair stylist and graduated...

Justina Marie Cooper

Justina Marie Cooper

Jan 28, 2026

Justina Marie Cooper of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Justina Marie Cooper was born on July 14, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan to Tina Marie Diaz and Reginald Ray Cooper Sr. She attended Swan Valley High School. The role of her lifetime, one she treasured and cherished...

Jean Alice Kirkpatrick

Jean Alice Kirkpatrick

Jan 20, 2026

Jean Alice Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Winfred William and Leona Vera (Beyersdorf) Ballien.

Jean lived a life grounded in faith, kindness, and devotion to her family. She found joy in the simple pleasures—curling up with a good mystery novel, spending quiet...

Judith D. Weldy

Judith D. Weldy

Jan 31, 2026

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 82 years.

The daughter of the late Robert T. and Bernice (Olson) Darvill was born on April 3, 1943 in Chicago, Il. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in mathematics. Judy leaves behind her beloved husband of 60...

Ronald Byron Fisher

Ronald Byron Fisher

Feb 1, 2026

Ronald Byron Fisher, age 89, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Ronald was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 26, 1936, to the late Byron and Laura (Zuckschwerdt) Fisher. After graduating from Washington Gardner High School in Albion Michigan, Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. Once he left the Army he worked at...

William "Bill" Robert Burch

William "Bill" Robert Burch

Jan 31, 2026

William “Bill” Robert Burch of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on October 21, 1950, in Saginaw to Russell and Margaret (McNish) Burch, Bill lived a life marked by dedication, love, and a passion for his craft.

Bill was a man of many talents and interests. He enjoyed bird hunting, and was an...

Timothy James Gibbons

Timothy James Gibbons

Jan 31, 2026

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 70 years.

The son of the late Robert and Barabara Gibbons was born on June 1, 1955 in Saginaw. He retired from Severance Tool Industries after over 30 years of service. Tim enjoyed fishing, tinkering on cars and being outdoors. He also liked to spend time with family and...

Ronald Edward Sequin

Ronald Edward Sequin

Jan 30, 2026

Passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 69 years.

Ronald was born on December 8, 1956, son of the late Francis and Doris (Endline) Sequin, in Midland. He was a simple man, enjoyed long car rides, loved spending time with his grandchildren and never met a stranger.

He is survived by Nicholas Sequin and Michael (Kares) Sequin; grandchildren,...

Gary D. Jay

Gary D. Jay

Jan 28, 2026

Gary D. Jay of Bay City, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. He was 72 years old. Gary D. Jay was born on August 12, 1953, in Bay City, Michigan to the late Donald and Irene (Challette) Jay. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Bay...

James "Jim" Silva

James "Jim" Silva

Jan 27, 2026

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the age of 88 years.

The son of the late James and Mary Louise (Robles) Silva was born on March 12, 1937 in Saginaw, growing up in Merrill. Jim was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic High...

Glen Patrick Miller

Glen Patrick Miller

Jan 26, 2026

Glen Patrick Miller of Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was 67 years old. Glen was born on April 26, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Clare “Jay” and Joan (Loper) Miller. He was a proud 1976 graduate of Hemlock High School. Following graduation, he began his professional career working in construction....

Nancy Kay Thompson

Nancy Kay Thompson

Jan 26, 2026

Nancy Thompson of Birch Run, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center. She was 80 years old. Nancy Railling was born on September 2, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Mervin James and Melissa Catherine (Henry) Railling....

Jacqueline Carol Kehoe

Jacqueline Carol Kehoe

Jan 24, 2026

Jacqueline Carol Kehoe, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 81.

Jacqueline was born on October 30, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Duane Kehoe and Allison Lucille (Holt) Kehoe.

She was known for her vibrant spirit and friendly manner, enriching the lives of all who knew her.

Jackie had a passion for...

Robert L. Dye

Robert L. Dye

Jan 22, 2026

A much-loved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, Robert Lloyd Dye, 66, of Freeland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2026. He was born March 21, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Duane and Janet (Dankert) Dye. Robert graduated in 1977 from Douglas MacArthur High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Central Michigan...

Carl W. Neuenfeldt

Carl W. Neuenfeldt

Jan 21, 2026

Carl W. Neuenfeldt

Hemlock, Michigan

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026, at the age of 87 years. Carl was born November 28, 1938, in Saginaw County, the son of the late Leonard and Adeline (Beyersdorf) Neuenfeldt. He married Retha L. Crosby February 19, 1960, and Retha survives him. He was a member of St Peter...