Obituaries

Amber Ruth Brinkman

Amber Ruth Brinkman

May 28, 2024

Amber Ruth Brinkman (Newman)Saginaw, MichiganBeloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 28, 2024 in Saginaw. She was born on November 29, 1931, in Flushing Township, to the late James and Bernice Newman (Young).Amber's life was marked by her unwavering love and dedication to her family. She worked at Fisher Body #1, where fate...

Mary Lou Ederer

Mary Lou Ederer

May 25, 2024

Life-long Thomas Township resident passed away peacefully at Toni & Trish House on May 25, 2024, ending her lengthy courageous battle with melanoma cancer.

Mary Lou Ederer was born on May 13, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Edward & Erna Frank Ederer.  She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1958; Bay City Junior College in 1960 with Associate...

Maureen "Mo" Evelyn Cronkright

Maureen "Mo" Evelyn Cronkright

May 24, 2024

Maureen "Mo" E. Cronkright of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Babion's AFC Home of Merrill. She was 84 years old. Maureen E. Moriarty was born on June 9, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Michael G. and Mary M. (Wasmiller) Moriarty. She attended St. Andrew...

Brian C. Black

Brian C. Black

May 23, 2024

Brian C. Black

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Our loving companion, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. At the age of 81 years. 

 

The son of the late Robert and Marilyn (Gault) Black, Brian was born on July 16, 1942, in Flint, Michigan. In 1967, Brian met the love of his life...

Matthew "Matt" Scott McVannel

Matthew "Matt" Scott McVannel

May 23, 2024

Matthew "Matt" Scott McVannel of Hemlock, Michigan Beloved father, son, brother, nephew, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was 58 years old. Matt was born on December 12, 1965, in Midland, Michigan, to Donald E. and Constance "Connie" M. (Fisher) McVannel. He was a proud 1984 graduate of Hemlock High...

Caroline Rose Bober

Caroline Rose Bober

May 23, 2024

Caroline Rose Bober of Saginaw, Michigan Cherished mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. She was 97 years old. Caroline Rose Pasionek was born on June 3, 1926, in St. Charles, Michigan. She was one of eleven children born to the late Joseph and Agnes (Ziemba) Pasionek. She married Harry J. Bober on...

Thomas Zieroff

Thomas Zieroff

May 23, 2024

Thomas Edward Zieroff, known affectionately as Tom, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and dog on May 23, 2024 in Saginaw, MI. He was born on August 2, 1956, in the same city where he spent his life, Saginaw. Thomas was a skilled craftsman who dedicated 50 years to the art of making custom cabinetry and working...

Samuel Reid

Samuel Reid

May 23, 2024

    Passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.  At the age of 94 years.

    The son of the late Mary (Mc Cloy) and Alfred Charles Reid was born November 22, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan.  He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.   He married Laura D. Muirhead, September...

Larry D. Pyscher

Larry D. Pyscher

May 22, 2024

Lawrence D. "Larry" Pyscher, who owned Pyscher Heating and Air Conditioning, passed away on May 22, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on May 20, 1947, in Conneaut, Ohio. Larry was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School and served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Larry was known for his love...

Soledad "Sally" Guzman

Soledad "Sally" Guzman

May 22, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend enjoyed her last sunset on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital, with her family at her side. At the age of 75 years. 

 

The daughter of the late Sotero and Soledad (Lopez) Balcazar, Sally was born on December 27, 1948, in Mexico City, Mexico. She obtained...

Judith M Robinson

Judith M Robinson

May 22, 2024

Judith M. Robinson

Saginaw, MI

 

Passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Covenant Cooper at the age of 79. 

Judy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 13, 1944, the daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Southam) Beebe. She married Herbert Robinson; he preceded her in death.

Judy is survived by three sisters Diane Baze, Glenda Erdman, and Barbara (Richard) Tolles; sister-in-law Kitty...

Betty Cliff

Betty Cliff

May 22, 2024

Betty Cliff, 88, Saginaw Township, MI, passed away peacefully on May 22nd. She was born in Woodsfield, OH in 1935 and was predeceased in 2019 by her husband of 63 years, Leonard Cliff.  She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Cliff, also of Saginaw Township and son, Bruce Cliff (Andrew Huber), of West Palm Beach, FL (formerly of San Francisco...

Lynne Kay Debo

Lynne Kay Debo

May 21, 2024

Formerly of Saginaw and Houghton Lake

Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 70 leaving a void our family cannot fill.

Lynne was born on October 24, 1953, daughter of the late Grace (Wurtzel) and John “Jack” Boyd in Saginaw, Michigan.  Lynne graduated from Arthur Hill High School,...

Cheryl Lynn Moncada

Cheryl Lynn Moncada

May 21, 2024

Cheryl Moncada

Saginaw, Michigan

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Cheryl Moncada, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 59 years.

 

Born on June, 28, 1964, Cheryl was a beacon of light in the lives of those around her. She always had a kind word, a warm smile, and an...

Jane Mary Jarecki

Jane Mary Jarecki

May 21, 2024

Jane Mary Jarecki of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home. She was 77 years old. Jane Mary Ward was born on September 29, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Geroge Edward and Mary Margaret (Hackett) Ward Jr. She attended SS. Peter and Paul Schools until 11th...

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

May 18, 2024

Evelyn Smith, a beloved woman who graced this world with her presence, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2024, in Saginaw. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 3, 1928. 

She was known not only for her various jobs at K-Mart and in-home babysitting but most importantly for being a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and-grandmother.

Evelyn's love for art...

Gary Lee Walker

Gary Lee Walker

May 18, 2024

Gary Lee Walker, a dedicated family man, passed away on May 18, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born on April 6, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Clarence Walker and Delcie Sharp Walker. He resided most of his life in Hemlock, Michigan, which was the town he truly loved.

Gary devoted over 30 years of his life to General...

Thomas Lee Turner

Thomas Lee Turner

May 17, 2024

Thomas Lee Turner

Merrill, Michigan

 

The Lord called our beloved husband and father home, free of pain and suffering, on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 75 years. 

 

Thomas was born on March 25, 1949, son of the late Walter and Virginia (Whelton) Turner, in Saginaw. He married Patricia Roekle on July 15, 1972. She survives him. Thomas retired from Saginaw...

Jerald Zedaker "Jerry"

Jerald Zedaker "Jerry"

May 17, 2024

Jerald A. Zedaker beloved dad, papa and great-papa, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

 

Jerry was born April 8, 1936, in Buffalo, Ohio, son of the late Kenneth and Vera (Wilson) Zedaker. He lived in Michigan most of his life, both in the Saginaw and Bay City areas. He attended Arthur Hill Technical School in...

Norman Bruce Carr

Norman Bruce Carr

May 17, 2024

Norman B. Carr of Merrill, Michigan 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, at the age of 90 years. Norman was born on April 11, 1934, in Weidman, Michigan, the son of the late Elton Charles and Blanch Mable (Kent) Carr. He proudly served his country...