Obituaries
John William Vasey
Mar 30, 2026
John William Vasey of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 30, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Midland. John William Vasey was born on May 6, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ronald C. and Irene E. (Wasser) Vasey. He was a 1967 graduate of...
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...
David Martin Doyle
Mar 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Martin Doyle, who departed from this world on March 29, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on March 22, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan, to John and Nancy Doyle (Rigg), David's life was a testament to his kind spirit and unwavering dedication. After many years of building a...
Sandra Kay Ellsworth
Mar 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Ellsworth, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born on May 14, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dwight "Hank" and Mary "Ruby" Beckmann, Sandra's warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Her departure leaves a void that will be deeply...
Sandra Jean Henning
Mar 27, 2026
Sandra Jean Henning, age 85, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on March 27, 2026.
Sandra was born on October 17, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond A. Henning and Gertrude Frieda (Busch) Henning.
Sandra graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She furthered her studies at Michigan State University, earning a master's degree in social work....
Ruth "Ruthie" Marie Milbrandt
Mar 25, 2026
Ruth “Ruthie” Marie Milbrandt of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison. She was 82 years old. Ruth Marie Carpenter was born on January 28, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Frank G. and Elizabeth M. (Pitt) Carpenter....
John B. Schwanbeck
Mar 25, 2026
Born in Saginaw, MI on November 1, 1941 to the late Carl and Dorothy (Ball) Schwanbeck, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He attended both Olivet College and Ferris State University where he found what he wanted to do to in finance and marketing. He worked with his family at Swan Ice...
Electra Tarachas
Mar 23, 2026
Electra Tarachas (Sparkie) of Iron Mountain, MI passed away March 23, 2026. She was born in Iron Mountain, MI to Christ and Mary Anegon (Antioho) who predeceased her.
She was a long-time member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. She married George Tarachas, who passed away February 27, 2005.
Electra leaves behind her sisters Julia (Louie) Cini, as well as many nieces,...
Joseph "Joe" M. Giacoletti
Mar 23, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Giacoletti, who selflessly and courageously answered the call to serve as a firefighter with Thomas Township Fire Department, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Brittany Manor in Midland, Michigan. He was 49 years old. Joe was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and hero to many including his firefighter brothers and sisters. Joseph...
Thomas Lee Garno
Mar 22, 2026
Thomas Lee Garno, age 76, of St. Charles, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
He was born on June 28, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Minnie (Givannini) Garno.
Tom was a proud graduate of St. Charles High School, Class of 1967, and a graduate of Michigan State University. He worked with his brothers at Garno Brothers...
John Dennis Lynch
Mar 22, 2026
John Dennis Lynch beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed peacefully on March 22, 2026. John was born on January 8, 1951 to the late William (Bud) and Eleanor (nee McCormick) Lynch.
John grew up in Sun Prairie, WI and enjoyed being the 5th in line of 8 Lynch kids. He was a kind and sensitive person and always...
LaVerne Milton-Sampson Foster Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaVerne Milton-Sampson Foster Sr. on March 21, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on October 22, 1945, in Midland, Michigan to David and Ethel (Buckey) Foster, LaVerne lived a full life marked by dedication to his family, a passion for the outdoors, and a knack for making friends wherever he...
Oralia "Lila" Torres
Mar 21, 2026
Oralia “Lila” Torres, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 76 years.
Oralia was born on August 21, 1949, in Saginaw, MI to the late Joseph and Margaret (Cobarrubias) Vasquez.
Lila worked as a CNA for Covenant Healthcare in their pediatric unit, where she excelled in caring for young children....
Rudolph "Rudy" Wolfgram Scherzer
Mar 19, 2026
Passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home at the age of 86 years. The son of the late Rudolph and Mary Scherzer was born October 8, 1939, in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from St. Charles High School, class of 1958. Rudy farmed his whole life while also working at Hemlock Semiconductor, retiring in 1997 after 28 years...
Ronald E. Unkel
Mar 18, 2026
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 86 years.
Ron was born on February 5, 1940, son of the late Milton and Vera (Herman) Unkel, in Detroit.
He was a graduate of Tawas High School, Class of 1958. He later went on to serve in the United States...
Joyce Elaine Bonnell
Mar 18, 2026
Joyce Elaine Bonnell (Keblbeck), born in 1934 in Midland, Michigan, was peacefully called home to be with her Lord on the morning of Wednesday, March 18th. Joyce was raised in Hemlock, Michigan and was the beloved daughter of Herbert E. Keblbeck and Gladys M. Keblbeck. She graduated from Hemlock High School in 1953. It was there that Joyce met her...
Marilyn Frances Diehl Booth
Mar 17, 2026
Marilyn Frances Diehl Booth 88, Roscommon, Michigan, passed peacefully in her sleep March 17, 2026, at Grayling Hospital surrounded by family.
Born on February 17, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan to parents George and Iris (Boese) Diehl. Marilyn spent her life helping and doing for others. From a career spent as a bus driver for special needs children in both Saginaw and...
Sondra Kay Fobear
Mar 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sondra Kay Fobear
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sondra Kay Fobear, age 79, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sondra was widely recognized for her warmth, sincerity, and unwavering devotion to her loved ones. She departed this world surrounded by family who cherished her dearly...
Clarence Wayne Henderson
Mar 17, 2026
Clarence Wayne Henderson of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Midland. He was 72 years old. Clarence Wayne Henderson was born on April 1, 1953, in Newberry, Michigan, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Wittig) Henderson. He grew up and attended Merrill Public...
Pamela Marie Cole
Mar 16, 2026
Our beloved mother, Shrub, sister and friend, Pamela Marie Cole, went to be with the angels on March 16, 2026. She was born on May 28th, 1946 to Earl and Isabel Dandrow in Grand Rapids. She was the oldest of five children and was raised on the family farm in Hilliards. She had a servant’s heart from the start, often...
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