Obituaries
Patsy Mable Yanna
Jan 13, 2024
Patsy Mable Yanna, formerly known as Patsy Mable Spitz, passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 80 years, in her hometown of Saginaw, MI. Born on March 26, 1943, Patsy dedicated a significant portion of her career to serving others. She worked diligently as a waitress and dishwasher, ensuring that people's dining experiences were enjoyable. In addition to this,...
Carol "Anne" Honsinger
Jan 12, 2024
Carol “Anne” Honsinger, long time Musician and Educator died peacefully in her sleep at Toni and Trish House after a short illness. She was born March 20, 1939 in Saginaw to James Cullen and Laura Mae (Hunt) McDonald. She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School and attended Central Michigan University.
A Private Music Teacher for over 50...
Sandra "Sandy" Louise Hooper
Jan 9, 2024
Sandra (Sandy) Louise Hooper
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away peacefully On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, surrounded by love with her family under hospice care.
Sandra was pre-deceased by her husband of 53 years, James E Hooper, her parents Roy and Thelma Caudill, brother Jerry “Joe” Caudill (surviving are Vicky, children Shannon and Joseph), brother Gary Caudill (surviving are Prudy, children Sally, Sarah, and...
James H. Nugent III
Jan 9, 2024
James H. Nugent III (Jimmy) passed away on January 9, 2024.
Jimmy was born in Saginaw Michigan on August 20, 1978, to James H. Nugent Jr. and Michelle (McMall) Nugent. He attended Heritage Highschool. Throughout his life he had a very diverse career path, as a limousine driver, owning his own business cleaning bar taps and ultimately going to trade school and...
Martin "Marty" Joseph Ignasinski Jr.
Jan 9, 2024
Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away unexpectedly in his home in Saginaw on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, at the age of 82. Marty was born on April 13th, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Martin & Victoria (Tomaszewski) Ignasinski, Sr., and was a 1959 graduate of Holy Family Catholic High School. Following high school, Marty enlisted...
Elizabeth Louise MacFarlane
Jan 9, 2024
Elizabeth "Beth" Louise MacFarlane of St. Charles, Michigan
Beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was 73 years old. Elizabeth Louise MacFarlane was born on July 16, 1950, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to the late Robert Stuart and Dorothy Elizabeth (Lovay) MacFarlane. She was a proud 1969...
Randy John Lingle
Jan 9, 2024
Randy John Lingle of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospice. He was 68 years old. Randy John Lingle was born on October 15, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Monroe Crafton and Katherine Margaret (Taulbee) Lingle. He...
Margaret Ann Taylor
Jan 8, 2024
Margaret A. Taylor of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, one week shy of her 91st birthday. Margaret A. Kanthak was born on January 15, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late August S. and Sophia J. (Bodwin) Kanthak. She was a proud graduate of Holy Rosary High School. She...
Randall Henry Rathje
Jan 7, 2024
Randall Henry Rathje was called home to heaven to be with his Savior on January 7th, 2024.
He was born on January 19th, 1951 to Alvin and Gladys Rathje in Pigeon, MI, and became a child of God through Holy Baptism at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
He grew up on the family farm until leaving home to attend high school...
Maria "Socorro" Castillo
Jan 6, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 79 years.
The daughter of the late Justo and Consuleo (Hurtado) Rodriguez, Maria was born on April 1, 1944, in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. Maria married John Anthony “Tony” Castillo on...
Raymond Leroy Gerow
Jan 5, 2024
Raymond Leroy GerowSaginaw, MichiganPassed away on January 05, 2024, at the age of 89 years. Raymond was born on October 08, 1934, in Saginaw, to the late Herbert and Gertrude (Dyer) Gerow. He worked as a crane operator at Steering Gear for 30 years. Raymond enjoyed working on cars and fishing and working in his yard. A lover of music,...
Balwinder Kaur Gill
Jan 4, 2024
Balwinder Kaur Gill of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. She was 84 years old. Balwinder Kaur was born on February 9, 1939, in Wadala Banger, India, to the late Bham Singh Pannu and Gurdeep Kaur Pannu....
John "Dale" Delmar Benton Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
John "Dale" Delmar Benton Jr., passed away on January 3, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on August 16, 1943, in Washington D.C. to the late Goldie Catherine (Stone) Sperling and John Dalmar Benton Sr.
Dale led a remarkable life that was filled with hard work, kindness, and a deep love for his family and community. From an...
Jeffrey Marc Matuzak
Jan 3, 2024
Jeffrey Marc Matuzak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 69 years on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Jeffrey was born in Saginaw, MI on March 17, 1954 to Thelma Bass and Vincent Matuzak. He was one of six children growing up and has remained very close to all of his siblings....
Willard Samuel Wallgren
Jan 2, 2024
Willard Samuel Wallgren, 87, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, in Davie, Florida. He was born on August 21, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Willard C. Wallgren and Violet Schwinck Wallgren.
Willard graduated from Alma College in 1959. He joined the family-owned, Wallgren’s Market in Saginaw and then spent 23 years at General Motors, retiring in 1992....
Tanner N. Wiechmann
Jan 2, 2024
On October 16, 1996, Tanner N. Wiechmann was born to Jennifer Lee Rappuhn (Wiechmann). He lived in Hemlock, then moved to Grand Blanc where he graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 2015. In 2010 Tanner gained a dad in Ken Rappuhn and three siblings: Kenny, Kyle, and Mackenzie Rappuhn. He worked construction for a time before falling...
James Caylyn Rodriguez
Jan 1, 2024
James Caylyn Rodriguez of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was 36 years old. James Caylyn Rodriguez was born on November 11, 1987, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James Andre Williams and Bonnie Kay Rodriguez. His father, James, passed away when he was four years old and...
Thomas A. Gerken
Dec 31, 2023
Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at the age of 75 years on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, with his family at his side.
The son of the late Robert E. and Arleen (Metiva) Gerken, Tom was born on April 16, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Buena Vista High...
Ronald Edward Spica
Dec 31, 2023
Ronald Edward Spica, born on June 4, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, died on December 31, 2023, in Midland, Michigan. Ron raised his family in St. Charles, MI and lived over twenty years in Titusville, FL. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother.
Ron led a fulfilling career as a salesperson for RP Lewis and Huntington Laboratory. In addition, Ron...
Dorothy J. Hughes
Dec 31, 2023
Dorothy Jessica “Dodo” Hughes
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, with her family at her side. At the age of 96 years.
The daughter of the late Thelma DeLaVergne and Leslie C. Hughes in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School in...