Obituaries
Michael "Mike" William Schneider
Apr 9, 2025
Michael William “Mike” “Santa” Schneider of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was 77 years old. Michael William Schneider was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Maurice and Aryel (Glick) Schneider. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Mike proudly enlisted in the United States Army...
Virginia Mary Smith
Apr 9, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on April 09, 2025, at the age of 61 years. Virginia was born on December 24, 1963 in Bay City, MI, to the late Audrey Smith. She enjoyed fishing and talking smack.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Linda (Tim) Needham and Amanda Matthews, step-son Steve Stevenson, grandchildren Landon Ruddy,...
Jacklynn Marie (Ward) Earley
Apr 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and Grannie, Jacklynn Marie Ward Earley. She was known by friends and family as Jackie.
After a long battle with dementia, Jackie passed peacefully at Nottingham Place in Midland, Michigan at the age of 77, on April 09, 2025.
She was born the oldest daughter to Edgar and Helen...
Carolyn Sue Obendorfer
Apr 9, 2025
Carolyn Sue Obendorfer of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper. She was 84 years old. Carolyn Sue Burns was born on August 23, 1940, in St. Ignace, Michigan to the late, Walter C. and Irene (St. Onge) Burns. She was a proud graduate of...
Michele Lynn Gregg-Medina
Apr 6, 2025
Michele Lynn Gregg-Medina of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was 45 years old. Michele Lynn Gregg was born on August 20, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan to Debra Lynn (Itoney) and Larry Gregg. She was a proud graduate of Carrollton High School. Following graduation, Michele...
Lino Soto Gonzales
Apr 6, 2025
Lino passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 67 years.
He was born on February 25, 1958, son of the late Eloy and Frances (Gutierrrez) Gonzales, in Caro.
Lino enjoyed walking around Old Town and having a cup of coffee at McDonald's.
Lino is survived by his nieces, Frances Gonzales and Flora Yates; his nephews, Samuel Gonzales, Jr....
Kimberly Marie Melanson
Apr 5, 2025
Beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt made it to the Stairway to Heaven, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 59 years.
Kimberly was born on July 6, 1965, daughter of Sharon (Moriarty) and the late Donald Melanson, in Saginaw. She enjoyed listening to music and baking. Kimberly was a talented painter and crafter. Having a love for nature,...
Gale Marden
Apr 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gale Ann (Cherry) Marden, of Hemlock, Michigan on April 5, 2025, at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. Her soul has passed on to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, and all who have passed before her.
She...
Jayden Tyler Overbeck
Apr 4, 2025
Jayden Tyler Overbeck of Merrill, Michigan was born May 16, 2007 in East Grand Rapids. He went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Jayden lived his life doing the things he loved most – fishing, farming, spending time with family and friends, and being helpful to all who knew him in any...
Michael Berry
Apr 4, 2025
Michael Berry, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 53.
Mike was born on September 24, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and proudly served in the United States Navy after high school.
Mike is a proud father to his daughter, Britney Berry (fiancé, Bryce Pape) and survived by mother, Lynn (Harold)...
Nicole Michelle Royal
Apr 3, 2025
Nicole Michelle Royal of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 3rd, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. She was 57 years old.
Nicole Michelle Frost was born on July 15, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Yvonne Bucholz and Mike Siler. She was a proud 1985 graduate of Merrill Community Schools and...
Clifford Wayne Ostrander
Apr 2, 2025
Clifford Wayne Ostrander, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 65. Born on October 30, 1959, in Alma, Michigan, Clifford lived a full and cherished life, marked by kindness, hard work, and a profound love for the outdoors.
Clifford dedicated 43...
Cheri Lynn Robar
Apr 2, 2025
Sanford, Michigan
Formerly of Shields, Michigan
Beloved fiancé, mother, Gigi, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 66 years.
The daughter of the late Donald and Cherrie (LaHaie) Gilbert, Cheri was born on March 30, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Swan Valley High School, with the Class of 1977. Cheri met the love of...
Charles “Chuck” Perry Reeder, Jr.
Apr 1, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Perry Reeder, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was 82 years old. Charles Perry Reeder, Jr. was born on March 8, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Charles Perry and Louise J. (Heise)...
Geraldine Layton-Owens
Mar 31, 2025
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Geraldine Layton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 68.
Geraldine was born on November 15, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Luewana (Holden) Layton, Sr. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and later earned her GED. Geraldine worked as a caregiver...
John Andrew Himmelspach
Mar 31, 2025
Rochester, Ml
Formerly of Longboat Key, FL and Greenbush, Ml
John Andrew Himmelspach passed away on March 31, 2025 in his 100th trip around the sun. John lived an exciting & gratifying life filled with service to his country and a passion for knowledge, which resulted in career advancement with multiple international assignments plus love for his family, friends and church.
Mr. Himmelspach...
Ronald "Ron" John Meyer
Mar 31, 2025
Ronald “Ron” John Meyer of Merrill, Michigan02/28/1950 – 03/31/2025
Lifelong local resident was the 3rd child of Reinhart and Betty (Inbody) Meyer.
He was raised in Marion Springs and attended St. John’s Lutheran School, and was a 1968 graduate of Merrill High School.
Ron had been a mechanic for Morley Bros, and was a career-long semi driver, owning Ron Meyer Trucking and driving...
Kenneth M. Bell
Mar 29, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandparent, brother, uncle, and friend, Ken Bell passed away on March 29, 2025 at the age of 70 years.
The son of the late Chester and Rose Bell (Eldred), Ken was born on November 20,1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from St. Charles, Michigan in the class of 1972. He was a Central Michigan University alumnus, where he...
Bonnie Lou Ellis Breasbois
Mar 28, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Bonnie was born on August 23, 1930, on the family farm on Frost Road in Merrill. Her parents were the late John (Jack) Ellis and Agnes (Hogan) Ellis. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1948. She married George F....
Dona Marie Lamont
Mar 27, 2025
Dona Marie Lamont, 96, of Wheeler (formerly of Thomas Township), passed away on March 27, 2025, at the Roosevelt House with family at her bedside. Dona Riley was born July 14, 1928, in Jam, Michigan, to William and Ruby (Kline) Riley. When she was one month old, she and her family moved to the upper peninsula where she grew up...