Obituaries
Barbara L. "Barb" Hogan
Dec 10, 2024
Barbara Louise “Barb” Hogan of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Quincy Place Senior Living in Holland. She was 84 years old. Barbara Louise DeLaVergne was born on September 6, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Randall G. and Irene B. (Cushway)...
David Jay Parcell
Dec 9, 2024
Beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on December 9th, 2024, at his home in Detroit, MI. David Jay Parcell, born on August 23rd, 1947, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Donald Jay & Mary Alice Parcell. David graduated from Saginaw High School in 1965 and continued his education and received his Bachelor's degree from Central...
Karen Louise Willett
Dec 9, 2024
Karen Willett of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was 63 years old. Karen Meyers was born on September 25, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late William John and Edith Lorraine (Livingston) Meyers. She was a graduate of...
Janet Arlene (Burk) Barber
Dec 8, 2024
Janet Arlene(Burk) Barber, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 75 years, in Saginaw, where she was born on April 9, 1949. A graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Janet was known for her passion for creating cross stitch crafts, a hobby that reflected her caring nature.
She is survived by her son,...
Julian Luciano Gonzales Arroyo
Dec 7, 2024
Julian Luciano Gonzales Arroyo Our precious son, brother, and grandson, Julian Luciano Gonzales Arroyo, went to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on December 7th, 2024. He was 33 years old. Julian was raised in church & was a member of his father Dr. Julian & Ava Gonzales congregation at Greater Dimensions, most recently, attending Bible School.
Julian was...
Judith K. "Judy" Henning
Dec 7, 2024
Judith K. “Judy” Henning of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was 83 years old.
The daughter of the late Russell G. and Stella P. (Anderson) Marker was born on April 9, 1941. Judy was a proud 1959...
Herbert "Herb" Ernest Volz
Dec 5, 2024
Herbert Ernest Volz Jr.
March 26, 1941 – December 4, 2024Phoenix, AZ formerly of Brant, MI
Herbert Ernest Volz Jr., lovingly known as “Herb” or “Herbie,” passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, with his devoted wife, Ruthann, by his side. Born on March 26, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Herbert Sr. and Lena Volz, Herb lived...
Joanne Margery Haiderer
Dec 5, 2024
Joanne Margery (Dunn) Haiderer
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her home in Wellspring Independent Living in Saginaw.
She was born January 31, 1924, the daughter of the late James and Selma Dunn and lived for 100 years in Saginaw Township. Joanne was a part of the greatest generation that experienced challenges including the Great Depression and World Wars...
Ethel E. McTaggart
Dec 5, 2024
Passed away on December 05, 2024 at the age of 99 years. Ethel was born on October 21, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Edna (Steinbauer) Main. She worked as a Switchboard Operator and Receptionist at St. Mary's Hospital for 21 years. Ethel loved flowers and was often referred to as the "lady with the flower in...
Kathy Marie Walton
Dec 3, 2024
Kathy Marie Walton
Saginaw, Michigan
A cherished soul known for her loving and caring nature, Kathy Marie Walton passed away peacefully on December 3 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on April 6, 1950 to the late Frank and Jane Walton (Johnson), she lived a life that touched the hearts of many.
A proud graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School, Kathy's passion for life...
Jean A. McDonald
Dec 2, 2024
Jean A. McDonald, age 85, of Bloomfield Township, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Jean was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Russell and Edith (Merlone) Fournier. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, class of 1957. Jean married Dale C. McDonald on October 4, 1958. Dale preceded her in death...
Jerry (93) and Beverly (87) Schmolitz
Dec 1, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather passed away on December 1, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side. At the proud age of 93 years, 8 months, and 7 days. The son of the late Bert and Louella (Ronan) Schmolitz, Jerry James Schmolitz was born on March 23, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Beloved mother, grandmother,...
Richard Thomas Whelton
Dec 1, 2024
Passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Wellspring Lutheran Services. Age 93 years.
Richard was born on March 23, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Louise (Pretzer) Whelton. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Richard married the love of his life, Carol Jean Yancer on February 28, 1953. He knew from the first time he...
Gerard James Poyer
Dec 1, 2024
Gerard James Poyer, age 69, of St. Charles, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Gerard was born on February 26, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Thomas Poyer and Rita (Lamere) Poyer.
Gerard graduated from Arthur Hill High School, where he laid the foundation for a future marked by hard work. He dedicated over 30 years of his...
Timothy Allen Linhart
Nov 30, 2024
Timothy Allen Linhart, age 54, of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Tim was born in Lansing, Michigan, on December 28, 1969. He graduated from Hemlock High School in 1987. Throughout his life, he worked as a roofer in the construction industry. He liked motorcycles and loved spending time riding his Harley Davidson. Most of...
Joy Opal Francis
Nov 29, 2024
Passed away on November 29, 2024, at Hampton Manor, Merrill, Michigan where she resided for a short time. Joy was just shy, of reaching the goal of 100, that her great grandsons had set for their Gramma. Joy was born March 22, 1925, in Williamsport, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Midred (Marshall) Schafer. She was married to John D....
Maricella "Mari" Elena Carranza
Nov 27, 2024
Maricella “Mari” Elena Carranza of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was 31 years old. Maricella Elena Carranza was born on March 17, 1993, to Tracy Dombrowski and Felipe Carranza. She attended Saginaw Township Community School and...
Rita Joy Bolger
Nov 27, 2024
Rita Joy Bolger
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Toni and Trish House. Age 85 years.
The daughter of the late Lottie Irene (Wichert) and Clarence Henry Jahr was born December 27, 1938, in Sebewaing, Michigan. She married Robert F. Bolger, September 1, 1956. He passed away August 13, 2024. She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church. She...
Joy Ann Lester
Nov 24, 2024
Oscoda, Michigan and Englewood, Florida
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side. Age 84 years.
The daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Juras) Haman, Joy was born on October 21, 1940, in Winegars, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of...
Dennis Bryce
Nov 23, 2024
Dennis Bryce a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully November 23, 2024 at the age of 60 at My Michigan Health in Saginaw with family at his side.
Born in Saginaw Michigan on January 15, 1964, Dennis was the son of Eugene and Helen (Musselman) Bryce. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1982 and...