Obituaries

Anthony D. Lagalo

Anthony D. Lagalo

Jun 11, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Age 91 years.

Anthony was born on May 28, 1934, son of the late Felix and Nina (Caldwell) Lagalo, in Saginaw and raised in Crow Island, Michigan. He married Joan Hickey, his loving wife of 71 years. She survives him. Anthony retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 30...

Adell Reyes-Sanchez

Adell Reyes-Sanchez

Jun 11, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Age 58 years.

Adell was born on March 18, 1967, daughter of Richard and the late Mary (Hernandez) Reyes, in Saginaw. She was a member of Living Faith Family Ministries. Adell married Guadalupe Sanchez on July 11, 2005. He survives her. She...

Rose Marie Rardin

Rose Marie Rardin

Jun 10, 2025

Rose Marie Rardin of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, companion, brother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 73 years old. Rose Marie Hollerback was born on July 14, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Victor S. and Eleanor F. (Mose) Hollerback....

James Alexander Meyer

James Alexander Meyer

Jun 9, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 9, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Age 70 years.

James was born on December 19, 1954, in Saginaw to the late Edward and Rose (Bliss) Meyer. He married Linda Brown on July 22, 1989. James retired from General Motors after several years of dedicated service....

Vicky Kay Copp

Vicky Kay Copp

Jun 8, 2025

Vicky Kay Copp of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 69 years old. Vicky Kay Gillam was born on December 6, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Marilyn (Spindler) and the late Earl Gillam. She was a proud 1974 graduate of Bridgeport...

Carol Joan Eimers

Carol Joan Eimers

Jun 8, 2025

Carol Joan Eimers, born on March 16, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Carol was a lifelong member of the community where she dedicated her time and talents to her church. She was a devoted attendee of Dice Road Wesleyan Church and, most recently, was an active...

Arlene Lillian Keel

Arlene Lillian Keel

Jun 6, 2025

Arlene passed away peacefully on June 06, 2025, at the age of 93. The daughter of the late Herman and Helena (Wardin) Kruth was born September 28, 1931, in Hemlock. Arlene graduated as Valedictorian from Hemlock High School, class of 1949. That same year she met Richard Keel at a rural country store in LaPorte where she worked. They were...

Phillip Michael Verdusco, Jr. "Man"

Phillip Michael Verdusco, Jr. "Man"

Jun 5, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, son, brother, cousin, and friend passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Age 31 years.

The son of Phillip M. Verdusco Sr. and the late Colleen (Sangster) Verdusco, Phillip was born on September 1, 1993, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 2011. Phillip worked at Michigan Sugar and established his...

Maureen Elizabeth O'Toole

Maureen Elizabeth O'Toole

Jun 5, 2025

Maureen Elizabeth O’Toole, formerly of Merrill, Michigan, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Urbana Place Senior Living. She was 74 years old.

Maureen was born on August 17, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert and Doreen (Bigelow) O’Toole. She was a proud 1968 graduate of Merrill High School and...

Joyce Angela (Skentzos) Coulouris

Joyce Angela (Skentzos) Coulouris

Jun 5, 2025

Joyce A. (Skentzos) Coulouris of Saginaw, Michigan

Went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, at the age of 94 years. Ephrosini Angela Skentzos was born on November 11, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Spiro “Sam” and Athamandia “Diamond” (Mihopoulos) Skentzos. In 1930, the family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan,...

Mark Alden Fierstine

Mark Alden Fierstine

Jun 5, 2025

Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away after enduring many years of cancer on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 71 years.

The son of the late Burton Adolt Fierstine and Mary Margaret (Wardleman) Burmeister, Mark was born on December 5, 1953, in Flint, Michigan. He was playing guitar when he...

Marjorie Ann Duletzke

Marjorie Ann Duletzke

Jun 2, 2025

Marjorie Ann Duletzke, age 78, of Saginaw Michigan, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.

Marjorie was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Morley (Jack) Denoma and Evelyn R. (Head) Denoma.

She was united in marriage with Frederick George Duletzke on June 5, 1975. Frederick predeceased her on May 15, 2024. She retired from Saginaw Public...

Larry Lee Schroeppel

Larry Lee Schroeppel

Jun 2, 2025

Larry Lee Schroeppel, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Larry was born in Saginaw on April 23, 1950, the son of the late Frederick Herman “Doc” Schroeppel and Dorothy “Dot” Jantzi Schroeppel. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Larry loved bowling and golf and would play...

Kathleen L. Counselman "Kathy"

Kathleen L. Counselman "Kathy"

Jun 2, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, June 2, 2025. Age 76 years.

Kathy was born on February 1, 1949, daughter of the late Ralph and Katherine (Zoellner) Wells in Saginaw. She married Paul Counselman on January 19, 1991. He survives her. Kathy was a graduate of Bridgeport High School....

Mary Katherine Schultz

Mary Katherine Schultz

Jun 2, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center, with her family at her side. Age 103 years.

The daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Urich) Karst, Mary was born on July 13, 1921, in Unionville, Michigan. She married Lester Michael Schultz, on September 6, 1952. They spent many wonderful years together. He...

Terry Jean Willman

Terry Jean Willman

Jun 1, 2025

Terry Jean Willman, age 70, of Merrill, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Terry was born on August 7, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Hans Elkert Herhold and Mary Jane (Lanphierd) Herhold. She was united in marriage with Richard Willman on August 12, 1972. Together they raised three children. She...

Cruz Chingman

Cruz Chingman

Jun 1, 2025



Passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 with his loving family at his side, at the age of 42 years.

The son of Theresa (Garcia) and the late Cruz Chingman was born on July 27, 1982 in Saginaw. Cruz was a favorite at the Meijer Produce where he worked, always chatting and brightening up customers days. He also worked for Delta...

Elizabeth "Betty" Eve Rowe

Elizabeth "Betty" Eve Rowe

May 31, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2025, at her home at the age of 81 years. Betty was born on November 30, 1943, in Chesaning on the family farm to the late Joseph and Teresa (Baker) Princinsky. She married James Rowe Sr. on January 12, 1963; he predeceased her on March 11, 2009. Betty's...

Jack (Albert) Fitting

Jack (Albert) Fitting

May 30, 2025

Jack (Albert) Fitting, a man whose laughter echoed louder than his footsteps, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the ripe age of 89. He was born on October 2, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, where he probably perfected his quick wit and jovial personality, ensuring that every conversation was filled with levity, always left a lasting impression

A spirited Hemlock High...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Lynn Cody

Kimberly "Kimmie" Lynn Cody

May 28, 2025

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Age 37 years.

The daughter of Ronald D. and Sandra J. (Stone) Horn, Kimberly was born on May 3, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Birch Run High School with the class of 2006, and went on to earn her massage therapy license from Baker...