Obituaries

James Charles Duby

James Charles Duby

Nov 4, 2024

James Charles Duby

Saginaw, Michigan

 Passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Age 61 years.

 James was born January 1, 1963, to Mary (Timm) and David Duby. He was the first-born baby that year in Saginaw. He grew up in Spaulding Township with his two brothers and two sisters. James graduated from Bridgeport High School. Class of 1981. He was a huge fan of...

Barry Thomas Panko

Barry Thomas Panko

Nov 4, 2024

Barry Thomas Panko of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was 76 years old. Barry Thomas Panko was born on November 2, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Thomas T. and Edith E. (Barry) Panko. He was a proud graduate of...

Mary Velia "Val" Murray

Mary Velia "Val" Murray

Nov 3, 2024

Mary V. “Val” Murray of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, tia, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. She was 74 years old. Mary Velia Alaniz was born on May 19, 1950, in Alma, Michigan, to the late Rosendo Alaniz and Eva Segovia. She was...

Donna Lee Kelley

Donna Lee Kelley

Nov 2, 2024

Went home to the Lord on November 2, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 62. 

Born on March 13, 1962, in, Suffolk Virginia, to the late Grover and Anna (Hill) Welborn; Donna lived a life dedicated to caring for others and nurturing her passions. Throughout her career, she worked as a nurse's aide at Schnepp's Nursing Home, where she...

V. Ruth Miller

V. Ruth Miller

Nov 1, 2024

Our beloved Aunt Ruth went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, November 1, 2024 with her family by her side at the age of 100 years.

The daughter of the late Rev. Elmer and Ethel Krake. Ruth was born in Pellston, MI October 6, 1924. As a young girl she moved to Lum, MI and graduated from Imlay City High School....

Lionel Charles Castagnier

Lionel Charles Castagnier

Oct 29, 2024

Passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 96 years. Pete was born on July 27, 1928, in Sarnia, Ontario to the late Ivan and Rose (Dextra) Castagnier. The family relocated to Saginaw in the 40s, where Pete graduated from Saginaw High School. Pete proudly served in the United States Army during WWII, becoming a three war vet....

Dolores L. Dijak

Dolores L. Dijak

Oct 27, 2024

Beloved mother passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 90 years.

The daughter of the late Edwin and Rosalie (Malinowski) Klenke was born on June 29, 1934 in Wheeler Township, MI. She married Ambrose William Dijak; he predeceased her on May 6,1973. Dolores then met Edward Durkacy; he predeceased her on January 29, 1996. She later lost...

Mustafa Jundi

Mustafa Jundi

Oct 26, 2024

Mustafa Jundi of Saginaw Township

Passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was 103 years old. 

The Janazah Prayer / Funeral Service will take place at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Islamic Center of Saginaw, 4330 N. Center Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48603. Imam Musab Abdalla will officiate....

Doris Irene Reimer (Schultz)

Doris Irene Reimer (Schultz)

Oct 26, 2024

Doris Irene Reimer (Schultz)

Saginaw, Michigan formerly Hemlock, Michigan

Passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024 at Bickford Senior Living at the age of 91 years. She was born on December 13, 1932 in Saginaw to the late Emil and Hildegarde (Pretzer) Schultz. Doris graduated from Merrill High School in the class 1951. After high school, she met Philip Underwood and the...

Linda Ann Botwright (Kuschinsky)

Linda Ann Botwright (Kuschinsky)

Oct 25, 2024

Linda Ann Botwright (Kuschinsky)

Carrollton, Michigan

Linda was born on September 29, 1951, in Saginaw, to the late Harold and Betty Kuschinsky. She went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024. A cherished member of her community and a beloved family member, Linda leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication.

For many years, Linda exhibited her strong work ethic...

Donald James Nagy

Donald James Nagy

Oct 25, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many was taken home to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 89 years.

The son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Agnes (Baranic) Nagy was born on September 16, 1935 in Saginaw. Donald graduated from Arthur Hill High School,...

Dora "Dee" Filipiak

Dora "Dee" Filipiak

Oct 24, 2024

Merrill, Michigan

Beloved mother, “Maa”, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 88 years.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Gutierrez) Ramirez, Dee was born on December 19, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. She retired from Redmon’s after many years of loyal and dedicated service. Dee...

Ernesto P. "Ernie" Ramos

Ernesto P. "Ernie" Ramos

Oct 24, 2024

Ernesto “Ernie” P. Ramos of Saginaw, Michigan

It’s with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Ernesto P. Ramos, who left us just a few minutes into October 24, 2024, as the new day began. He was 87 years old. Ernesto Ramos was born on October 13, 1937, in...

Terrance L. Smith

Terrance L. Smith

Oct 22, 2024

Passed away October 22, 2024, at the age of 85 years surrounded by his family and close friends. 

He was born on September 3, 1939, in Bay City, Michigan to the late John and Martha (Gross) Smith. Terry served in the United States Army from January 1959 until March 1962. He began working at General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear in 1963...

Delores Ann "Suggie" Layton Johnson

Delores Ann "Suggie" Layton Johnson

Oct 22, 2024

Delores Ann Layton Johnson “Suggie”

Saginaw, Michigan

A woman of faith, love, and class, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Reunited with her parents in heaven, Arthur Lee and Luewana Layton, Delores leaves behind a legacy of love and service on Earth.

Delores was a woman of many passions. She had a love...

Carolyn Ann DeShone

Carolyn Ann DeShone

Oct 22, 2024

Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 22, 2024, at her home with her family by her side, at the age of 89 years. Carolyn was born on June 05, 1935 in Walhalla, MI, to the late George and Leona (Bergez) Rader. She married Robert DeShone on July 2, 1955; he predeceased her on November 30, 2021. Carolyn...

Kay York

Kay York

Oct 22, 2024

Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-mother passed on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Covenant Medical Center Cooper, with her family at her side. Age 81 years.

The daughter of the late David “Red” and Francis (Yackel) Paulus, Kay was born on April 29, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 1961. Kay married...

Thomas Quinn Guenin

Thomas Quinn Guenin

Oct 22, 2024

July 15, 1953 – October 22, 2024

Thomas Quinn Guenin of Bay City died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, following an athletic workout not far from home.

Throughout his life, Tom was admired for his kind heart, empathy, and attentiveness to others, especially people in need of encouragement or assistance. For the past decade, he was a staff member of Goodwill...

Kenneth Lee Dill

Kenneth Lee Dill

Oct 22, 2024

Kenneth Lee Dill

Saginaw, Michigan

 Passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home. Age 79 years.

 The son of the late Dorothy M. (Penney) and Harold A. Dill was born, August 10, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Freeland High School, the first graduating class in 1963. He married Lucille Hahl, on October 25, 1969. His wife of 55 years survives...

Madeline L. "Mer" (Mantz) Lodge

Madeline L. "Mer" (Mantz) Lodge

Oct 21, 2024

Our cherished “Mer,” grandma, sister, aunt, and friend sadly passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 90 years old.

The daughter of the late Otto and Emma (Nauman) Mantz, Madeline was born on September 11, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. She married Richard Lodge in 1977 and they shared 46 wonderful years together: he predeceased her on October...