Obituaries
Wayne Floyd Hubbell
Feb 22, 2025
                                Wayne Floyd Hubbell, age 82, of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Wayne was born in Hemlock, Michigan on December 30, 1942, to the late Floyd Lee Hubbell and Elsie Arlene (Fischer) Hubbell. He graduated from Hemlock High School, class of 1960. After high school he went to work for Hemlock...
                                
Daniel Gene Martin
Feb 20, 2025
                                Daniel Gene Martin, age 56, of St. Charles, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 
Dan was born in Midland, Michigan on February 27, 1968. He graduated from Hemlock High School in 1987. After high school he honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for the Walmart Supercenter on Tittabawassee in Saginaw for 17 years....
                                
Randall James Taber
Feb 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Randall Taber, a devoted family man and a remarkable individual, who left this world on February 20, 2025, at the age of 71. Randall was born on March 5, 1953, in Bay City, Michigan, to Philip and Loretta. He was a beacon of strength and wisdom who touched the...
Dorthea Mae Michalski
Feb 20, 2025
                                of Pinconning, formerly of Saginaw
Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on February 20, 2025. Age 94 years. Dorthea was born on August 30, 1930, in Wheeler, Michigan.
Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Raymond Simmons, Linda Doan, Michael (Diane) Simmons, Thomas (Cindy) Simmons, and Daniel (Stephanie) Simmons; six grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, her sister Connie (Jack) Petersen, as...
                                
Gerald "Jerry" W. Bourbina
Feb 18, 2025
                                Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side. Age 90 years.
The son of the late Harry A. and Valaria G. (Paradowski) Bourbina, Jerry was born on February 7, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1953. Jerry proudly...
                                
Linda Sue Dickey
Feb 18, 2025
                                Linda Sue Dickey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on May 16, 1945, in Olney, Illinois to the late Bert and Jennie (Totten) Marvel, Linda's spirit touched the lives of many, encompassing joy, devotion, and an infectious zest for life.
Linda was a cherished member...
                                
Larry Meier
Feb 17, 2025
                                Passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord, with his family at his side, on Monday, February 17, 2025. Age 72 years. 
Larry was born on August 18, 1953, son of the late Fred and Mary (Mopavich) Meier, in Saginaw. He loved his sons and family, enjoyed family gatherings and watching old western movies. Larry was very humble, had a...
                                
Phyllis Felesita Yrlas "Fela"
Feb 17, 2025
                                Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 99 years. 
Fela was born on October 20, 1925, daughter of the late Josephina (Benites) and Bendal (Elvira) Sanchez, in Thomaston, Texas. She came to Michigan in 1951. She married Valentine...
                                
Robert "Bo" Alan White
Feb 17, 2025
                                Robert “Bo” Alan White, 72, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 17th, 2025. Born on September 5th, 1952, to Rollin and Patsy (Smith) White, Bo’s life was as rich and vibrant as a classic vinyl record. 
Bo married the love of his life, Lisa Matuzak, on December 16th, 1978. Their duet created a beautiful family, and...
                                
Cheri A. Vanherweg
Feb 17, 2025
                                Beloved sister and aunt passed away on February 17, 2025. Age 77 years. Cheri was born on December 31, 1947 in Saginaw to the late George and Shirley (Girard) Vanherweg. She graduated from SS Peter and Paul High School, class of 1966. In her youth she worked at Eaton Manufacturing and enjoyed traveling.
Cheri is survived by her sister, Nancy Vanherweg,...
                                
Keagan Lewis Kolbe
Feb 16, 2025
Let us celebrate the extraordinary life of Keagan Lewis Kolbe, a beloved son, brother and friend, born on a bright day in Alma, Michigan, on August 10, 2005. This beautiful soul came into our lives and, alas, on February 16, 2025, took a ride in his dream car to Heaven. Keagan may have gained his angel wings, but rest assured,...
Beverly Jean Sanchez
Feb 16, 2025
                                Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at her home, with her family at her side. Age 71 years.
The daughter of the late Robert Lee Sr. and Ruth Marie (Casey) Hill, Beverly was born on March 29, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1972. Beverly married Luis E. Sanchez on May...
                                
Kenneth "Ken" T. Beffrey
Feb 15, 2025
                                Hemlock, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison, with his family at his side. Age 77 years. 
The son of the late Floyd G. and Doris M. (Campau) Beffrey, Ken was born on February 11, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with...
                                
William John Wells
Feb 14, 2025
                                Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father and Papa passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison, with his family at his side. Age 74 years.
The son of the late Russell and Harriet (Ostrander) Wells, William was born on November 27, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He met the love of his life at 17 years of age, Laura A. Hescott....
                                
Cheryl Lynn Kay
Feb 14, 2025
                                Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side. Age 67 years.
The daughter of the late Raymond Charles and Dorothy Marie (Watt) Lewis, Cheryl was born on June 30, 1957, in Tecumseh, Michigan. She acquired her GED from Napoleon, then obtained her Associate...
                                
Marilynn June Trinklein
Feb 14, 2025
                                 Passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Edgewood Manor. Age 91 years.
 The daughter of the late Verna Olive (Sommers) and Chester Foster was born November 11, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Stafford G. Trinklein Sr. on December 3, 1949. He passed away April 11, 2018. She assisted her husband on the farm and was a member of St. Peter’s...
                                
Dorothy Louise (Duby) Peters
Feb 13, 2025
                                Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on February 13, 2025 at the age of 84. She is now at home in the arms of the Lord.
The daughter of the late Julius Becker and Margaret (Nentwig) Becker, Dorothy “Dodo” was born on October 28, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from St. Andrews, class of...
                                
Michael John Bender
Feb 11, 2025
Michael John Bender passed way February 11, 2025, at the age of 56. He was born May 5, 1968, to Larry and Betty Bender in Saginaw, Michigan. Mike attended St. Lorenz School and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1986. Mike was an avid sportsman. He loved hunting and fishing. Many summers were spent camping at Alcona Park on the...
Rickie Alan Doyle
Feb 11, 2025
                                Rickie Alan Doyle, age 67, of Burt, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025. 
Rickie was born on June 12, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Betty (Riethmeier) and the late Mitchell “Mike” Doyle. Rickie was a vibrant and caring individual, known for his fun-loving personality and deep commitment to family and friends.
Rickie attended Bridgeport High School....
                                
John Henry Grnya
Feb 9, 2025
                                John Henry Grnya, age 80, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, with his loving family by his side. 
John was born in Owosso, Michigan, on June 1, 1944, to the late Michael and Antoinette (Indlekofer) Grnya. He graduated from Hemlock High School, class of 1963. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
                                


