Obituaries

Margaret Ann Cornejo

Margaret Ann Cornejo

Dec 13, 2021

Margaret Ann Cornejo of Merrill, Michigan Beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021, at her home. She was 81 years old. Margaret Ann Chichester was born on November 27, 1940, in Buckeye Township, Gladwin County, Michigan, to the late George and Frances (Newberger) Chichester. She graduated from a small country school in Gladwin...

Rosa Maria Valenzuela

Rosa Maria Valenzuela

Dec 13, 2021

Our loving Rosa went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021. Age 61 years. Rosa was born on November 15, 1960, daughter of the late Santiago and Isabel (Gonzalez) Garza, in Brownsville, Texas. In 1965 her family moved to St. Louis, MI, where she grew up and later met the love of her life, Pedro. Rosa...

Elaine Lois Fries

Elaine Lois Fries

Dec 13, 2021

Gained her wings and went to Heaven on December 13, 2021 at the age of 81 years. The daughter of the late Lois Gary and David W. Rapphun was born on April 3, 1940 in Saginaw. She married James Fries in 1958; he predeceased her in 1998. Elaine was a member of Community Baptist Church. She loved to travel, especially...

James  D. Railling

James D. Railling

Dec 12, 2021

James D. Railling Sr. Zephyrhills, Florida Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Age 94 years. The son of the late David and Dorothy (Maryville) Railling was born June 13, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Betty Reese on October 14, 1950. She predeceased him, May 31, 1988. He...

Alfred Benjamin Pococke "Ben"

Alfred Benjamin Pococke "Ben"

Dec 12, 2021

Our beloved and cherished father and grandfather, Alfred Benjamin Pococke, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Age 86 years. Alfred, who preferred to be called Ben, was born on October 28, 1935, son of the late James Gordon and Emma Josephine (Duquette) Pococke, in Saginaw. His trade as a carpenter, and builder led him to...

Cheri Leah Conklin

Cheri Leah Conklin

Dec 12, 2021

Cheri Leah Conklin Merrill, MI Passed away on December 12, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare. Age 68 years. The daughter of the late Naomi Earick and Burt Conklin was born May 22, 1953, at her home in Merrill, Michigan. Cheri was a graduate of Ross Medical Education Center for Medical Assisting. She loved spending time with her kids and her grandkids...

Knesley Lewis Johnson

Knesley Lewis Johnson

Dec 12, 2021

Knesley Lewis Johnson of Oscoda, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was 48 years old. Knesley Lewis Johnson was born on January 12, 1973, in Aberdeen, Maryland, to Audrey Walle. He married the love of his life, Alisa Marie...

Darlene Marie Keel

Darlene Marie Keel

Dec 11, 2021

Passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021 at the age of 75 years. Darlene was born on February 28, 1946 in Merrill, MI to the late Reinhold F. and Caroline Marie Fehn Stenzel. She was a graduate of Merrill High School, the class of 1964. She married Clair Keel on February 20, 1965; he predeceased her on November 5, 1986....

Marion Nicol

Marion Nicol

Dec 11, 2021

Marion Nicol Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and longtime companion passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at New Hope Valley; at the age of 79 years. The daughter of the late Edlin and Hannah (Stormer) Weiers, Marion was born on November 25, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of 1960. Marion...

Don D. Krieger Jr.

Don D. Krieger Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

Don D. Krieger, Jr. Saginaw, MI Passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021, at at the age of 64 years. Don D. was born on July 07, 1957, in Saginaw, MI to the late Erna Jean (DeNoma) and Don D. Krieger Sr. He was a quiet man that always had a smile on his face. Don D. was a graduate...

Lorena  Belle Johnson

Lorena Belle Johnson

Dec 10, 2021

Lorena Belle Johnson Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at St. Francis Home. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Pauline (Scott) and Charles W. Shull was born October 26, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her Master’s in Education degree from Central Michigan University. She was employed as an Administrator of Services at Saginaw Valley Rehabilitation...

Joyce Ann Wingard

Joyce Ann Wingard

Dec 10, 2021

Joyce Ann Wingard Freeland, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Great Lakes Rehab. Age 81 years. Joyce was the daughter of the late Alex and Myrtle Pringle. She married Charles Wingard, December 24, 1985. She leaves behind her three children, Jack and Judi Beeler; Pamela and Craig Perry; Tammee and Gary Bohinski; her brother-in-law, Lee Haas; nine grandchildren,...

Eric Philip Lentner

Eric Philip Lentner

Dec 10, 2021

Eric Philip Lentner of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Union Court Assisted Living in Chesaning. He was 76 years old. Eric Philip Lentner was born on November 13, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Earl and Bernice (Spero) Lentner...

Christina E.J. Walton-Green "Ella"

Christina E.J. Walton-Green "Ella"

Dec 10, 2021

Our loving Ella went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021. Age 11 years. Ella was born on October 2, 2010, daughter of Barbara Walton and Robert A. Green, II, in Saginaw. She was a 4th grade student at Chester Miller Elementary School. Ella had a very beautiful and loving spirit. She enjoyed dancing, playing with...

Calvin E. Thayer

Calvin E. Thayer

Dec 10, 2021

There was a joyous reunion in heaven on December 10, 2021 when our beloved Cal Thayer entered those pearly gates. He passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a lengthy illness. Cal is a loved family man who adored his wife, Diane Thayer, children, grandchildren, and so many friends and family members. He has left this world...

Donald G. Stephens II.

Donald G. Stephens II.

Dec 9, 2021

Donald G. Stephens II. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Don was born June 4, 1973, to Donald G Stephens and Kathryn McCann Stephens. Don (Norm) was a 1992 graduate of Hemlock High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan who enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching football. Don especially enjoyed spending time with his...

David McGregor

David McGregor

Dec 8, 2021

David "Dave" McGregor of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, dad, grandpa "Papa", and brother passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the University of Michigan Health Systems. He was 74 years old. David was born on July 9, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Russel and Dorothy (O'Dell) McGregor. He attended and graduated from Arthur Hill High School...

Ethel Ida Hoffman

Ethel Ida Hoffman

Dec 7, 2021

Ethel Ida Hoffman Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 85 years. Ethel Ida was born May 12, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of the late Ethel I. (Coash) Lyness. She married Gerald Robert Hoffman, December 12, 1956. Her husband of 44 years passed away January 24, 2000. Ethel Ida graduated from St....

Stephen Carl Rosebrock

Stephen Carl Rosebrock

Dec 6, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Carl Rosebrock of St. Charles, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was 54 years old. Stephen Carl Rosebrock was born on April 3, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Alfred and Muriel (Omness) Rosebrock, Jr. He was a proud 1987 graduate of...

Beverly Jane Daubert

Beverly Jane Daubert

Dec 6, 2021

Beverly "Bev" Jane Daubert of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother "Gigi" passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Meridian Acres in Sanford. She was 83 years old. Beverly Jane Ehlow was born on July 25, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Berthold and Vera (Wager) Ehlow. She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High...