Obituaries
Clifford Wayne Ostrander
Apr 2, 2025
Clifford Wayne Ostrander, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 65. Born on October 30, 1959, in Alma, Michigan, Clifford lived a full and cherished life, marked by kindness, hard work, and a profound love for the outdoors.
Clifford dedicated 43...
Cheri Lynn Robar
Apr 2, 2025
Sanford, Michigan
Formerly of Shields, Michigan
Beloved fiancé, mother, Gigi, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 66 years.
The daughter of the late Donald and Cherrie (LaHaie) Gilbert, Cheri was born on March 30, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Swan Valley High School, with the Class of 1977. Cheri met the love of...
Charles “Chuck” Perry Reeder, Jr.
Apr 1, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Perry Reeder, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was 82 years old. Charles Perry Reeder, Jr. was born on March 8, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Charles Perry and Louise J. (Heise)...
Geraldine Layton-Owens
Mar 31, 2025
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Geraldine Layton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 68.
Geraldine was born on November 15, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Arthur and Luewana (Holden) Layton, Sr. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and later earned her GED. Geraldine worked as a caregiver...
John Andrew Himmelspach
Mar 31, 2025
Rochester, Ml
Formerly of Longboat Key, FL and Greenbush, Ml
John Andrew Himmelspach passed away on March 31, 2025 in his 100th trip around the sun. John lived an exciting & gratifying life filled with service to his country and a passion for knowledge, which resulted in career advancement with multiple international assignments plus love for his family, friends and church.
Mr. Himmelspach...
Ronald "Ron" John Meyer
Mar 31, 2025
Ronald “Ron” John Meyer of Merrill, Michigan02/28/1950 – 03/31/2025
Lifelong local resident was the 3rd child of Reinhart and Betty (Inbody) Meyer.
He was raised in Marion Springs and attended St. John’s Lutheran School, and was a 1968 graduate of Merrill High School.
Ron had been a mechanic for Morley Bros, and was a career-long semi driver, owning Ron Meyer Trucking and driving...
Kenneth M. Bell
Mar 29, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandparent, brother, uncle, and friend, Ken Bell passed away on March 29, 2025 at the age of 70 years.
The son of the late Chester and Rose Bell (Eldred), Ken was born on November 20,1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from St. Charles, Michigan in the class of 1972. He was a Central Michigan University alumnus, where he...
Bonnie Lou Ellis Breasbois
Mar 28, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Bonnie was born on August 23, 1930, on the family farm on Frost Road in Merrill. Her parents were the late John (Jack) Ellis and Agnes (Hogan) Ellis. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1948. She married George F....
Dona Marie Lamont
Mar 27, 2025
Dona Marie Lamont, 96, of Wheeler (formerly of Thomas Township), passed away on March 27, 2025, at the Roosevelt House with family at her bedside. Dona Riley was born July 14, 1928, in Jam, Michigan, to William and Ruby (Kline) Riley. When she was one month old, she and her family moved to the upper peninsula where she grew up...
Deborah J. Gregus
Mar 26, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare – Cooper, with her family at her side. Age 71 years.
The daughter of the late Donald G. and Helen M. (Cech) Church, Debbie was born on January 28, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, class of 1972. Debbie then...
Michelle Kay Barczak
Mar 26, 2025
Michelle Kay Barczak, born on January 7, 1947, in Owosso, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. A cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she devoted her life to serving others with an unwavering spirit of love and compassion.
Throughout her career, Michelle engaged in many different roles but found her greatest joy in...
James M. "Jim" Maddox
Mar 25, 2025
James M. “Jim” MaddoxSaginaw Township
Jim Maddox, age 81 (20-1/4 if you asked him), loving father, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on February 29, 1944 (leap year), the son of the late Dwight “Pinky” Maddox and Joan (Edwards) Maddox.
Jim was a lifelong sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching all...
Douglas M. Jahn
Mar 24, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Michael Jahn, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 24, 2025. Doug was born on May 29, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert G. and Dorothy H. (Kolb) Jahn. He was a 1972 graduate of Arthur Hill High School and...
Jo Andrea Vican
Mar 23, 2025
In Memoriam
Jo Andrea Vican went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2025, at the young age of 78.
Andrea, as she preferred to be known, was born October 16, 1946, and was the youngest of five siblings. She was a devoted mother of three, a loving grandmother of five, and a great-grandmother of two.
Andrea was a loyal and devoted...
Kirk D. Rupp
Mar 23, 2025
Kirk D. Rupp
Saginaw, MI
Passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Covenant Harrison, at the age of 69 years.
Kirk was born on July 2, 1955 in Saginaw, the son of the late Duane and Nina (Zellers) Rupp. He graduated from Buena Vista High School, the class of 1974 and retired from the Iron Workers Local 25. On October 17, 1981 Kirk...
Karen K. Hegenauer
Mar 22, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on March 22, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare at the age of 80 years. Karen was born on February 1, 1945, in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Benjamin and Irene (Shinn) Kaiser. She graduated from Niles High School, class of 1963. Karen went on to study at Michigan State University for two...
David John Kolevar
Mar 21, 2025
David John Kolevar, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in the presence of loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to family, hard work, and commitment to the community of Saginaw Township. A proud graduate of Central Michigan University, David began his professional career at Standard Oil in Indiana before eventually settling in Saginaw with Sandra (Sandy)...
Lucille Eleanor Corbat
Mar 21, 2025
Lucille Eleanor Corbat
Merrill, Michigan
Passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Hampton Manor, Merrill. Age 94 years.
The daughter of the late Bertha (Thompson) and John Francis Hogan was born July 27, 1930, in Merrill, Michigan. She married Harold Corbat, October 30, 1948. He passed away October 5, 2009.
Together with her husband, they owned and operated Merrill Concrete Pumping Company. Lucille was...
Kathryn Victoria Laski
Mar 21, 2025
Kathryn Victoria Laski, age 63, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away at her home on March 21, 2025.
Kathryn was born on February 16, 1962, to the late Clarence Francis Laski and Nancy Anne (Crevia) Laski. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She attended Delta College and worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for many years. Kathryn was a talented pianist and...
Ervidean Louise Schneider
Mar 19, 2025
Wheeler, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Services. She was 90 years old. Ervidean “Erva” Louise Crosby was born on May 1, 1934, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Lynus Wilber and Esther (Bunting) Crosby. She married the love of her life, Clifford “Pete” Deforest Schneider...
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