Obituaries
Katharyn M. Morley
Feb 1, 2020
Katharyn M. Morley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Bryon Center Manor. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Katharyn (Sackett) and Howell VanGorden was born February 19, 1931 in Albion, Michigan. She married George B. Morley, June 25, 1955. He passed away April 28, 1988. Katharyn was a graduate of Albion High School, Albion College...
Paul Combs
Feb 1, 2020
Paul Combs Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison, with his family at his side. At the age of 65 years. The son of the late William B. and Louise M. (Cox) Combs, was born on February 10, 1954 at St. Marys Hospital, Saginaw. He was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are two...
Patricia Louise (Bates) Stapleton
Feb 1, 2020
Patricia Louise (Bates) Stapleton, age 94 of Hemlock, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2020. She was born to the late Marlin Clark Bates Sr. and late Elizabeth Antonie (Frana) Bates on April 12th, 1925. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Robert George Stapleton, oldest son, John Scott Stapleton, her siblings Perry Bates, Marlin C. Bates Jr., Anita...
Samuel James Bernard
Jan 31, 2020
Samuel James Bernard was called to the Lord on January 31st, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI. He is survived by his parents: Joshua and Chelsea Bernard; Grandparents: Barry and JoAnn Bernard, Bill and Sue Schwartz; great-grandma Betty Taylor, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A private memorial ceremony for Samuel will be held in the Spring. Funeral Home:...
Darik A. Kalina
Jan 31, 2020
Passed away quietly at home on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 51 years. The son of Dellroy Kalina and Karen J. (McNicoll) Kalina was born on April 8, 1968 in Adrian, MI. He graduated from Hemlock High School, the class of 1986 and then Michigan State University. Darik worked as a lawn care technician. He enjoyed sports,...
Debra "Debbie" Calangelo
Jan 30, 2020
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away in her home on January 30, 2020. She was 63 years old. Debbie was born on December 19, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret (Wharton) Barror. She enjoyed gardening, canning and home cooking. Her loving family would say Debbie was the best mom. Above all, Debbie cherished her family,...
William Janni
Jan 29, 2020
William passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Bill was born to the late Sam and Fernetta (Gagliardi) Janni on March 11, 1925 in Tawas, Michigan. He served in the United States Army from 1944 through 1945. Bill later married his wife Vera Scott on July 13, 1994. The two have been together for...
Sarah E. (MacRae) Holecheck
Jan 29, 2020
Sarah MacRae Holecheck passed into Heaven on January 29, 2020. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 22, 1966, the third daughter of Edward C. MacRae, Jr. and Nancy (Remer) MacRae. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of l984, and attended Ferris State University, where she received her bachelor's degree in Advertising and Communications. Subsequently she worked...
Gary McElhaney
Jan 29, 2020
Gary McElhaney Marion Springs, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, with his family at his side. At the age of 59 years. The son of the late William and Dorothy (McGuire) McElhaney, was born on July 22, 1960 in LaFayette, Georgia. He graduated from Macon...
Roland "Rollie" Gaeth
Jan 28, 2020
Roland H. "Rollie" Gaeth Unionville, MI Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 with his family by his side. He was 92 years old. Roland H. Gaeth was born on April 11, 1927, in Unionville, Michigan, to the late Otto and Helen (Gettel) Gaeth. He was a proud 1945 graduate of Unionville High School....
Delphine Ann (Siler) Kaufman
Jan 28, 2020
Delphine Ann (Siler) Kaufman of Harrison, formerly of Merrill Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center of Midland. She was 81 years old. Delphine Ann Siler was born on September 3, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Edward and Marion (Willis) Siler. She graduated from Sacred Heart in Merrill....
Katie Lynn Davis
Jan 28, 2020
Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 21 years. The daughter of Douglas and Michelle (Jacob) Davis was born on January 2, 1999 in Saginaw. Katie graduated from Arthur Hill High School, the class of 2017. She worked at Jimmy Johns. She attended First Assembly of God. Katie...
Robert "Bob" Jones
Jan 28, 2020
Robert passed away on January 28, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. He was 64 years old. Bob was born on June 12, 1955 to Lowell Jones and Paula Abendroth in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1973. Bob later married Barbara Princinsky on November 7, 1987 in Saginaw. The two have...
Kevan B. Marsh
Jan 27, 2020
Kevan Basil Marsh of Saginaw, MI Beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly after a long and valiant battle with ALS/Lou Gehrigs Disease, on Monday, January 27, 2020. He was 66 years old. Kevan Marsh, a son of Midland, was born to the late James Pete Marsh and Patt Olds Marsh. He was a proud 1971...
Eleanor Tanke
Jan 25, 2020
Eleanor Jean Tanke was born on August 19, 1934 in Coloma, Mi. To Donald Elliot Enders and Crystal Joy Enders, (Tyler). Both parents predeceased her. Eleanor went home to be with Jesus in Heaven on January 25, 2020. Ellie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Eugene T. Tanke. She was the loving Mother of three sons, Eugene T....
Blaine Henry Trombley
Jan 25, 2020
Blaine Henry Trombley A Patriot and a pillar of his community, Blaine Trombley also relished his role as just plain dad to his girls. Mr. Trombley was born on August 6, 1916, to Donald Trombley and Sarah (Fisher) Trombley in Saginaw. Passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the age of 103 years. He married Beulah "B" Hilts of Tawas...
Jean Marie Benjamin
Jan 25, 2020
Jean Marie Benjamin of Midland, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Henry Ford Health System. She was 73 years old. Jean Marie Sefcik was born on October 30, 1946, to the late Anthony and Florence (Stone) Sefcik. She was a 1964 graduate of Merrill High School. Jean married the love...
Donna Meyer
Jan 24, 2020
Donna Meyer Merrill, Michigan Donna passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly in the comfort of her own home on January 24, 2020. She was born on March 27, 1953 to the late Don and Pauline (Gross) Smith in Saginaw. Donna graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1971. She later married Reinhart "Gene" Meyer on April 29, 1972 in Wheeler, he...
Jeffrey McQuiston
Jan 24, 2020
Jeffrey passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2020 at the age of 49 years. He was born on January 21, 1971 to James and Diane (Kreger) McQuiston in Saginaw, Michigan. Jeff graduated from Hemlock High School, class of 1989. Majority of his time was spent doing what he loved, farming. Jeff has spent over 15 years farming corn and soy...
Larry I. Young
Jan 23, 2020
Larry I. Young Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Wellspring Lutheran Services of Frankenmuth, with his family at his side. At the age of 82 years. The son of the late Irvine and Helen (Fitch) Young, was born on April 16, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry graduated from Saginaw...