Obituaries
Grant Arthur Rames
Jul 6, 2021
Grant Arthur Rames Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to his heavenly home on July 6, 2021 at the age of 71. He passed away at home with his family around him after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Grant was born in Yankton, South Dakota on April 19, 1950 to Gene Arthur Rames and Martha Jeanne Hinson....
Wanda Lou Schmidt
Jul 5, 2021
Wanda Schmidt Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Private services have been held.
Ruth Martin
Jul 5, 2021
Ruth Martin Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021, at her home; at the age of 88 years. The daughter of the late Richard and Minnie (Krueger) Welke, Ruth was born on February 25, 1933 in Lakefield Township, Michigan. She graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1951. Ruth lived on a farm most of...
Thomas Robert Wallschlager
Jul 5, 2021
Thomas Robert Wallschlager Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 5, 2021. Age 59 years. Tom was born in Taylor, Michigan to Robert Wallschlager and Jacquelyn Wallschlager Altman on February 28, 1962. He graduated from Carrollton High School, Class of 1980. He was a carpet installer for many years. He had a love for NASCAR. His all-time favorite driver was...
Bernard "Bernie" Nicholas Trissler
Jul 4, 2021
Bernard "Bernie" Trissler Saginaw, MI We are deeply saddened to announce that Bernie passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in the presence of his loving family. He was 6 days shy from celebrating his 61st birthday. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all of his loved ones. Bernie was born on July 10, 1960 in...
Samuel Ray Reif, Sr.
Jul 4, 2021
Samuel Ray Reif Sr. Saginaw, MI Beloved husband and father passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the age of 65 years. Born to the late Melvin and Mary (Viola) Reif on December 9, 1955 in Saginaw. He married Joanne Thomas on July 16, 2014; she survives him. He retired from St. Mary’s of Michigan after 35 years of...
Donald E. "Don" McVannel
Jul 4, 2021
Donald E. "Don" McVannel Hemlock, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland, with his family at his side; at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Warnie B. and Lulu E. (Near) McVannel, Don was born on January 8, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated...
Marie B. Weiskirch
Jul 4, 2021
Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Age 92 years. Marie was born on July 27, 1928, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Beyer) Rausch, in Saginaw. She married Bernard J. Weiskirch on May 8, 1948. He predeceased her on May 8, 2007. Marie was a faithful member of...
June I. McAnary
Jul 3, 2021
June I. McAnary of Merrill, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully the morning of July 3, 2021. She was 94. June was born in Chase, Michigan to Lloyd and Minnie Ringler on September 1, 1926. June was an accomplished student and graduated from Big Rapid High School. She was awarded a scholarship in chemistry her senior...
Thomas Mark Manzoni
Jul 3, 2021
Thomas Mark Manzoni Hemlock, Michigan Went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 63 years. The son of the late Elizabeth Gene (Fuller) and Alexander J. Manzoni was born December 15, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was self-employed in the Auto Industry. Thomas was active in Hemlock area sport, particularly basketball and involved...
Matthew "Matt" John Duane Schulz
Jul 2, 2021
Matthew “Matt” John Duane Schulz of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was 38 years old. Matthew John Duane Schulz was born on October 7, 1982, the second of two children born to Rosemary Ann (Clark) Pesce and Mark Allen Schulz. He received his GED certification...
Michael Robert Schrank
Jul 2, 2021
Our loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle passed away July 2, 2021. Age 41 years. Michael was born on January 31, 1980, son of Robert and the late Gail (Curran) Schrank, in Saginaw. He married Andrea Karpuk on May 29, 2014. She survives him. Michael was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1999. He was currently...
Mary Catherine (Welch) Daugherty
Jul 1, 2021
Mary Catherine (Welch) Daugherty of Swan Creek Township Beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. She was 70 years old. Mary Catherine Welch was born on November 2, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Louis James and Catherine (Bulga) Welch. She...
Brenda Jean Bahrke (Grugel)
Jun 30, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Jean Bahrke (Grugel), age 76, of Saginaw, passed away Wednesday morning, June 30, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by family. Brenda was born October 13, 1944, in Pontiac, a daughter of the late Donald Lee Grugel and Geneva Laveda White, beloved granddaughter of Rebecca Flossie Hoke. Brenda was preceded in death by her aunt Marie Cerankosky, uncle Harlan...
Patricia "Pat" Jean Littlejohn
Jun 29, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Jean Littlejohn of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. She was 87 years old. Patricia Jean Baumann was born on November 6, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George and Maybelle (Behm) Baumann. Patricia married the love of her...
Cheryl Lynn Blejski
Jun 29, 2021
Passed away on June 29, 2021 at the age of 54 years. Cheryl was born on October 04, 1966 in Saginaw, MI to the late Lawrence and Josinea Katherine Mentel Lefler. Cheryl served in the U.S. Navy as a seaman apprentice for over thirteen years. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 22. She enjoying BINGO and time with...
George Henry Schoenmeyer Jr.
Jun 29, 2021
George Henry Schoenmeyer Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at his home. Age 77 years. The son of the late Betty (Spear) and George Henry Schoenmeyer Sr. was born June 23, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill Tech High School, attended Delta College and received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University....
Gilberto Olivarez
Jun 29, 2021
Gilberto Olivarez Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 86 years, at his home, with his family at his side. Gilberto Olivarez was born November 25, 1934 to the late José and Alicia (Paez) Olivarez in Laredo, Texas. He married Ofelia Campbell on September 13, 1952. Together they celebrated...
Harlan J. DeShone
Jun 28, 2021
Our loving father and grandfather passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Age 89 years. Harlan was born on July 27, 1931, son of the late Delilah (Gesche) and Joseph DeShone, in Saginaw. He married Dorothy Ann DeBeau on March 1, 1969. She predeceased him on July 9, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He...
Puran Singh
Jun 28, 2021
Puran Singh of Saginaw, Michigan formerly of Talwandi, Salhan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home. He was 77 years old. Puran Singh was born on December 1, 1944, in Gujrat, India, to the late Kartar and Gura (Devi) Singh. He married...






