Obituaries

Donald Van Wagner II

Donald Van Wagner II

Feb 7, 2020

VAN WAGNER, Donald Gayle II of Saginaw, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home with family members by his side, on February 7, 2020 at age 54. Donald was born June 10, 1965 to his parents Marie Edith Bauer (Durante) and Donald Van Wagner. Donald is survived by his loving Husband, Len P. Weigandt, and his parents Marie (LeRoy) Bauer...

Fred J. Calaway

Fred J. Calaway

Feb 5, 2020

Fred J. Calaway Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living of Saginaw, with his family at his side. At the age of 79 years. The son of the late Fred and Irene (Benway) Calaway, was born on October 11, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. Fred married the love of his...

Genevieve Frances McKeage

Genevieve Frances McKeage

Feb 4, 2020

Genevieve Frances McKeage Stanton, Michigan, formerly of Hemlock, Michigan On February 4, 2020, Genevieve F. McKeage, age 93, surrounded by her loving family, passed into the waiting arms of her Creator. Jennie was born in St. Charles, Michigan January 23, 1927, the youngest child of the late Lawrence and Pearl (Burke) Moeller. She graduated from St. Charles High School in...

David Melick

David Melick

Feb 3, 2020

Dave, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest, at the age of 64. He was the son of the late David and Margaret (Gulick) Melick, and was born on January 1, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1974. He remained in...

Chad E. Turner

Chad E. Turner

Feb 3, 2020

Chad Turner of Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the age of 51 years. Chad was born on March 7, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Larry Turner and Sandra (Kimmel) and Bruce Wheelock. He was a graduate of Houghton Lake High School. Surviving are three children: Mitchell Turner, Beau Turner, and Hunter Turner; four...

Beatrice Lauretta "Bea" Haag

Beatrice Lauretta "Bea" Haag

Feb 3, 2020

Beatrice Lauretta "Bea" Haag of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Wellspring Assisted Living. She was 78 years old. Beatrice L. Haag was born on March 9, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to the late George and Bernice (Johndro) Gellatly. She was a 1959 graduate of...

John Raymond Gelski

John Raymond Gelski

Feb 1, 2020

Beloved husband, father and uncle went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2020. He was 66 years old. John was born on May 13, 1953 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Zimmer) Gelski. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed hunting, going up north and traveling. John was very hard-working, generous, smart and patient. He was a member of...

Katharyn M. Morley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...