Obituaries

Laurie (Erway) Westphal

Laurie (Erway) Westphal

Apr 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Laurie Westphal, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend, who departed this life on April 28, 2025 at the age of 62.

Born on November 3, 1962 in Saginaw, Laurie devoted her life to her family. She was the proud and loving mother of...

Ernestine Harrington

Ernestine Harrington

Apr 28, 2025

Ernestine Harrington of Birch Run, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Adira Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw. She was 92 years old. Ernestine Harrington, lovingly known as “Tine” by her family, was born on August 5, 1932, in Saginaw County to the late Ernest and Laura (Denoma)...

Paul James Cassow II

Paul James Cassow II

Apr 26, 2025

Paul James Cassow II of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was 65 years old. Paul James Cassow II was born on March 9, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Paul James and Judy (Hildinger) Cassow. He was a proud 1978 graduate of Carrollton...

Vicky Luvena Szappan

Vicky Luvena Szappan

Apr 25, 2025

Marion Twp, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 25, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 61 years.

The daughter of Joyce M. (Liner) and the late Wilbur E. Kroll, Vicky was born on February 1, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Merrill High School. Vicky continued her education at Delta College, where she...

Jeffery Jac Ford

Jeffery Jac Ford

Apr 25, 2025

Passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Covenant Select Care. Age 59 years.

The son of Jac (JoAnn) Ford and the late Barbara Jean (Sherlock) Ford was born August 28, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan. Jeff graduated from Swan Valley High School, Class of 1983, where he excelled at Football, Track and Field and Basketball. He attended Saginaw Valley State University and...

Gerald "Jerry" John Schneider

Gerald "Jerry" John Schneider

Apr 25, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” J. Schneider of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was 78 years old. Gerald John Schneider was born on February 8, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late John and Katherine (Peil) Schneider. He was a 1965 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He...

Allen John Schmidt

Allen John Schmidt

Apr 24, 2025

Allen John Schmidt, Sr. of Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Howell, Michigan on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was 90 years old. Allen John Schmidt, Sr. was born on July 7, 1934, in Tawas City, Michigan, to the late Joseph P. and Rose A. (Robinson) Schmidt. He married...

Carol Jean Fortier

Carol Jean Fortier

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Jean Fortier of Saginaw, Michigan

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Carol J. Fortier, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. At the age of 86, Carol passed away on April 23, 2025, with her family by her side.

Carol was born on July 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Russell and Caroline Kennedy. Carol married...

Annerose Shannon

Annerose Shannon

Apr 23, 2025

Annerose Shannon

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Age 95 years.

The daughter of the late Elizabeth (Lesshaft) and Herbert Ziegast was born September 11, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Jim Shannon, October 13, 1947. Her husband of 77 years survives her. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, a former member of Germania...

Elsie Ann Dubay

Elsie Ann Dubay

Apr 22, 2025

Skidway Lake, Michigan

Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother gained her wings to fly home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 86 years.

The daughter of the late Wiley Dail and Mary Helen (Alguire) Pickens, Elsie was born on October 13, 1938, in Breckenridge, Michigan....

Jeanne Ann Loiacano

Jeanne Ann Loiacano

Apr 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved mother, nonni, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, Jeanne Loiacano, on April 22, 2025, in Saginaw, surrounded by her family, at age 79.

Jeanne was born and raised in Saginaw and spent her life devoted to her family and friends. She worked in several family-owned businesses over the...

Alejandro Cortez Gonzalez

Alejandro Cortez Gonzalez

Apr 20, 2025

Alejandro Cortez Gonzalez, age 20, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2025, while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico.

Alejandro was born on August 24, 2004, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Matt and Renee (Perro) Gonzalez. He graduated from Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA) in 2022. He was currently studying at the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. His...

Arnold David Geiersbach

Arnold David Geiersbach

Apr 20, 2025

Arnold David Geiersbach passed away peacefully Sunday, April 20, 2025 working on a puzzle, his very favorite thing to do. He was 87 years old. Arnold was born on October 5, 1937 in Munger, Michigan, the son of the late John and Eda Geiersbach.

Arnie was a sweet, kind, goofy and loving person. He spent 64 years married to the love...

Donna Marie Nowosatko

Donna Marie Nowosatko

Apr 19, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 61 years.

The daughter of Katherine (Elms) and the late John Tyler, Donna was born on February 19, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the Class of 1982. Later in...

Maria Esther Turner (Loperena)

Maria Esther Turner (Loperena)

Apr 19, 2025

Maria Esther Loperena Turner passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was born on April 4, 1950, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Maria spent 75 beautiful years lighting up every room she entered. She never met a stranger, only friends she hadn’t spoken to yet. Friendly, kind, and loving, she greeted...

Cathy Denise Miller

Cathy Denise Miller

Apr 18, 2025

Cathy Denise Miller

Born on August 7th, 1958, to her loving parents, Lavona (née Walker) and Joe Miller. Cathy embarked on her final adventure Friday, April 18th, 2025- a spontaneous surprise as she quite enjoyed doing the unexpected. She is survived by her perfect daughter (Cathy’s words), Amber’s supportive boyfriend Collin Fritch (who also shared in taking great care of Cathy),...

Brigitte Christel Meyer

Brigitte Christel Meyer

Apr 18, 2025

Beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Covenant hospital, age 84 years. The daughter of the late Fritz and Adelheid (Mundt) Gausa, Brigitte was born on December 4, 1940 in Berlin Germany. She immigrated to Saginaw, Michigan in June 1952. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1959. She married...

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Carter

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Carter

Apr 17, 2025

Our loving mother Debbie Carter went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of April 17th. A lifelong nurse, Debbie dedicated her life to serving others. She never considered her profession as work, she always said that it was her calling by God. Whether it was caring for a sick a patient, a neighbor,...

Elinor Elaine Lange

Elinor Elaine Lange

Apr 17, 2025

Our loving mom and grandma passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 82.

Elinor was born on November 11, 1942, daughter of the late Orval E. and Caroline (Pretzer) Wolfgram, in Saginaw. She married Ronal Lange on June 8, 1963. He predeceased her on November 4, 2001. She loved flower gardening and napping in the sunroom,...

Catherine Elizabeth Spyker

Catherine Elizabeth Spyker

Apr 17, 2025

Passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 102 years.

The daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary M. (Lobsiger) Baldauf was born on December 9, 1922 in Saginaw. She married Gilbert Lorain Spyker on August 6, 1949 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church where they were lifelong members; he predeceased her on March 3, 2017. Catherine graduated...