Obituaries
Sharon Lee Verzinski
Aug 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Verzinski, born on July 27, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away in Saginaw, MI on August 27, 2025, with her children by her side. She was a loving wife to the late Floyd “Tut” Verzinski, whom she married on June 26, 1965. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared many cherished memories. Sharon was a loving and...
Harold "Butch" James Boehler
Aug 27, 2025
Harold "Butch" James Boehler Sr. passed away on August 27, 2025, following a lengthy battle with cancer, leaving a legacy filled with love, friendship, and tradition.
He was born on January 21, 1944, to the late Herman and Rose (Kretz) Boehler. Harold graduated from Arthur Hill Tech and worked as a pattern maker for 45 years and co-owned Saginaw Pattern &...
Freda "Didi" Capistrano Hewitt-Dalton
Aug 26, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center at the age of 82 years. Didi was born on June 19, 1943, in Salay Misamis Oriental Philippines to the late Ma. Beeching Mo Capistrano and Conrado Salvaña Capistrano Sr. Didi moved to the United States in her early 20s with her sister,...
Gloria Jean Leszinske
Aug 26, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandma, and great-grandma went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 79 years.
The daughter of the late Earl and Marguerite (Gordier) Gaudette, Jean was born on July 30, 1946, in Onaway, Michigan. She married Thomas E. Leszinske Sr, and they shared thirty-three...
Henry Mariano Derige
Aug 25, 2025
Henry Mariano Derige, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 10, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the cherished son of Dolores (Zamora) Derige and Mariano Derige.
Henry was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1968, and went on to earn his degree from Michigan...
David Frederick Howard Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Midland, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Age 73 years.
Born in 1951, David lived a life defined by service, devotion, and kindness. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he carried the values of duty, perseverance, and honor with him throughout his life. David had a...
Gail Ann Surdock
Aug 25, 2025
Passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
Gail was born on June 9, 1948, to the late Walter and Evelyn (Bromfield) Kackmeister. A graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Gail completed her high school education in the class of 1966. She then pursued further studies at Delta College, earning an associate degree in business. She married...
Charles “Charlie” D. Stevens
Aug 23, 2025
Passed away on August 23, 2025, at HealthSource Saginaw at the age of 75 years. Charlie was born on September 01, 1949, in Saginaw, MI to the late Charles and Mary (Teplinski) Stevens. He graduated from Arthur Hill, class of 1967. Charlie continued his education at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering....
Karen Lynn (Fischer) McQuiston
Aug 21, 2025
August 11, 1948 – August 21, 2025
Karen Lynn (Fischer) McQuiston, 77, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, just ten days after celebrating her 77th birthday. Born and raised on Fischer Farms in Thomas Township, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Edwin and Beatrice (Arman) Fischer.
Karen devoted her early years to raising her family as a stay-at-home mother before...
Marie Helen Baker
Aug 21, 2025
Marie H. Baker of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was 95 years old. Marie H. Marshall was born on November 5, 1929, in Moran, Michigan, to the late August and Roseanna (Beauregard) Marshall. She attended her formative years in Moran,...
Norris Lee Powe
Aug 20, 2025
Norris Lee Powe October 15, 1934 – August 20, 2025 Saginaw, Michigan
Norris L. Powe, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.
Born on October 15, 1934, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to the late Edna Powe, Norris spent his formative years in Mississippi before...
Jody Bernice Thomas
Aug 19, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dog mom passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with her family at her side. Age 70 years.
The daughter of the late Lloyd Elbert and Adeline Mabel (Bonnell) Thomas, Jody was born on November 20, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Hemlock High School with the class of 1972. Jody...
Kay E. (Meyer) Mosher
Aug 19, 2025
Passed away on August 19, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Services at the age of 85 years. Kay was born on March 20, 1940, in Merrill, MI to the late Margie (Bucholz) Wudel and Herman Meyer. She graduated Valedictorian from Merrill High School, class of 1958. Kay married William C. Mosher on September 13, 1958; he predeceased her on April 13,...
Loretta "Big L" Leaym
Aug 19, 2025
Loretta “Big L” Leaym of Vassar, Michigan, formerly of Bridgeport
Beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was 82 years old. Loretta Brabbs was born on December 28, 1942, in Otisville, Michigan, to the late Elmer Albert and Florence (Furlong) Brabbs. She met her husband, Jack Duane Leaym Jr., while working at...
Gloria Jean Matula
Aug 17, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away into eternity on Sunday, August 17, 2025, into the arms of our dear savior. Age 82 years.
Jean was born on July 8, 1943, daughter of the late Richard and Ruby (Abrahamson) Meyer, in Detroit. She married Thomas E. Matula on November 1, 1974. He survives her. Jean and Tom loved to...
Lynn Marek Groske
Aug 17, 2025
Lynn Marek Groske, of Saginaw, Michigan, age 74, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She and her twin sister Karen were born January 22, 1951, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Both Lynn and Karen were pre-mature births that made medical history at the time, surviving against odds to become robust individuals. Lynn pursued her degree in Speech Therapy...
Judith Ellen Stone
Aug 16, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 81 years.
The daughter of the late Donald J. and Blanche L. (Harding) Praay, Judy was born on October 30, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1961. Judy married...
Suzanne "Suzzie" Katherine Sheltraw
Aug 16, 2025
Suzanne “Suzzie” Katherine Sheltraw of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Hemlock
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was 91 years old. Suzanne Katherine Turner was born on March 30, 1934, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Raymond H. and Katherine (Grams) Turner. She was a proud graduate of Hemlock...
James A. Guerincy
Aug 15, 2025
James A. Guerincy
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Friday August 15, 2025, at the age of 69 years. James was born October 20, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late James P. and Annabelle May (Williams) Guerincy.
Cremation has taken place. A grave side service will take place 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 11, 2025, Sims-Whitney Cemetery.
Rosalinda Ovalle
Aug 15, 2025
Rosalinda Ovalle of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was 71 years old. Rosalinda Ovalle was born on February 16, 1954, in Muleshoe, Texas, to the late Vicente and Aurora (Ramirez) Ovalle. She attended both catholic and Saginaw Public Schools. Rosalinda worked in production...
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