Obituaries

Lena M. Burch

Lena M. Burch

Jun 22, 2024

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 94 years. 

Lena was born on May 1, 1930, daughter of the late Roy and Esther (Slick) Spangler, in Hemlock. She married Edsel T. Burch on January 26, 1952. He predeceased her on July 5, 2003. Lena retired from Saginaw General Hospital after...

Sharon A. Lach

Sharon A. Lach

Jun 22, 2024

 

Sharon A. Lach

Saginaw, Michigan

Formerly of St. Charles

 

 Sharon passed away Saturday June 22, 2024, at her home, at the age of 62 years. Sharon was born April 17, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Benkert) Lach. She was a proud graduate of St. Charles High School. She was of the Catholic faith.

 Surviving her are her...

Raymond "Ray" Garabelli

Raymond "Ray" Garabelli

Jun 22, 2024

Raymond Garabelli, 88, of Saginaw, MI passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home. 

Ray was born July 23, 1935, in Detroit, MI to the late Bruno and Agnes Garabelli. 

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Lou Garabelli; four children: Mike & Terri Garabelli of Carrollton MI; Linda & Eric Schneider of Spring, TX; Mark & Peggy...

Lois Marlene Finian

Lois Marlene Finian

Jun 20, 2024

Lois Marlene Brink Finian left this earthly world Thursday, June 20, 2024, during a lightning storm at Covenant Cooper Saginaw. She was born January 29, 1937, at home in Akron, Michigan. Her parents were Alfred and Alice (Cartwright) Brink. Lois was predeceased by three older brothers, Deane, Duane, and Damon, and a sister Sharon. She graduated from Akron High School,...

Florinda "Flo" Fay Clark

Florinda "Flo" Fay Clark

Jun 19, 2024

Florinda Fay "Flo" Clark of Merrill, Michigan 

Beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn. She was 53 years old. Florinda Fay Ornelas was born on August 19, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Rudy M. and Elida (SanMiguel)...

Michael J. Kosciuszko

Michael J. Kosciuszko

Jun 18, 2024

Michael (Mike) John Kosciuszko, 83, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on June 18th, 2024. Born on February 12th, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was a devoted Dad, Grandpa, and friend.

Mike spent many years working with his father, brother, and sisters for the family business, Kozy Bail Bond Agency. He would often regale his children and grandchildren with stories of his...

James "Jim" Brownlie, Jr.

James "Jim" Brownlie, Jr.

Jun 17, 2024

James "Jim" Brownlie Jr. of Thomas Township, Michigan 

Beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was 89 years old. James Brownlie, Jr. was born on May 27, 1935, in St. Charles, Michigan, to the late James and Margaret (Richir) Brownlie, Sr. He was a 1953 graduate...

Kulwant Singh Gill

Kulwant Singh Gill

Jun 17, 2024

Kulwant Singh Gill of Saginaw, Michigan 

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, June 17, 2024, at HealthSource of Saginaw. He was 88 years old. Kulwant Singh Gill was born on March 1, 1936, in Amritsar, Punjab, India to the late Mukhtiar Singh and Kartar Kaur Gill. He married the love...

Mary Ellen Lopez

Mary Ellen Lopez

Jun 15, 2024

Bay City, Michigan 

Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home, with her family at her side. At the age of 86 years.

Mary Ellen Quiroz was born on September 13, 1937, in El Paso, Texas. She married the love of her life, Feliberto Cano “Gil” Lopez, on January 13, 1968. He preceded her in...

Harold Ellsworth

Harold Ellsworth

Jun 14, 2024

Harold Ellsworth

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the age of 85 years. 

Harold was born on September 26, 1938, son of the late Ethel (Bieri) and Hiram Ellsworth, Sr., in Saginaw. He married Sandra Beckmann on December 17, 1960. She survives him. He was a graduate of Alma College, Class of 1961, earning a Bachelors in Education and...

Milo Landeryou

Milo Landeryou

Jun 13, 2024

Milo Landeryou Saginaw, Michigan

Milo Landeryou, born on September 2, 1951, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Saginaw. He leaves behind a legacy filled diverse interests such as fishing, bingo, and watching wrestling and old antique shows. Most of all, Milo cherished the time spent with his wife and venturing north.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Jeanette Landeryou (Warner); five step-children,...

Marsha A. Kessler Klein

Marsha A. Kessler Klein

Jun 13, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was born on March 11, 1937 in Saginaw, MI to Jacob and Marcella Kessler Jr. and passed away June 13, 2024 at age 87. 

She was a child of energy and worked in the farm fields, the gardens, and at age 13 got a job at Luxton Drugs. She attended Hess School, SS Peter &...

Christopher David Ables

Christopher David Ables

Jun 12, 2024

Christopher "Chris" David Ables of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Seneca, South Carolina 

Beloved husband, father, son, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home. He was 39 years old. Christopher David Ables was born on March 11, 1985, in Oconee County, South Carolina, to Becky Shook LeBlanc and the late Randy Ables. Chris'...

Danielle Maree Lenk

Danielle Maree Lenk

Jun 11, 2024

Danielle Maree LenkSaginaw, Michigan

Passed away on June 11, 2024 in Saginaw. Danielle was born February 12, 1989. 

She is survived by her mother, Renee Lenk; grandfather, Thomas Haven; and many family and supportive friends. Danielle was preceded in death by her sister, Morrisa Sanderson.

Per Danielle's wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Please share your thoughts...

Julia Frances Doyle

Julia Frances Doyle

Jun 11, 2024

Julia F. Doyle of Midland, Michigan, formerly of Merrill Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Riverside Place Independent Living in Midland. She was 101 years old. Julia F. Oros was the 13th child of 16, born on March 10, 1923, in Saginaw, to the late John and Theresa (Penzes) Oros. A child of...

Charles Henry Bowden

Charles Henry Bowden

Jun 9, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Henry Bowden of Merrill, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home. He was 85 years old. Chuck was born on March 15, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Barbara (Strongrich) Bowden. He was a proud 1957 graduate of Arthur Hill...

Jeffery Dewayne Jones

Jeffery Dewayne Jones

Jun 8, 2024

Beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the age of 56 years. 

Jeff was born on September 19, 1967, son of the late Luella Jones, in Monroe, Louisiana. Jeff received an Associates degree from Saginaw Valley. He had been employed at Lowe’s and loved watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed dancing,...

Anna Louise Allen

Anna Louise Allen

Jun 8, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on June 08, 2024. Age 77 years. Anna was born on May 29, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Melvin and Florence (Cutting) Collver. She married Gerald Allen on September 21, 1979; he predeceased her on June 15, 2010. Anna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend. In her spare...

William Edward Hickey

William Edward Hickey

Jun 7, 2024

William “Bill” Edward Hickey Merrill, Michigan

William “Bill” Edward Hickey, age 78, of Merrill, Michigan, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Son of the late Daniel and Sopha Hickey (Allerding), Bill was born in Lake Odessa, Michigan in 1946. After graduating from Lake Odessa High School in 1964, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, where...

Gwendolyn Gay Fick

Gwendolyn Gay Fick

Jun 7, 2024

Gwendolyn "Gwen" G. Fick of Saginaw, Michigan Today we say our final goodbyes to this wonderful woman. Gwendolyn Gay Fick, 76, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Gwendolyn, beloved wife of John Fick; much loved mother of Jackie (Kevin) Hepinstall and Jill (Dave) DeShone; cherished grandmother of Cody, Peyton, Ayden, Adrianna, and Colten. Gwen lived...