Obituaries

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Taylor

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Taylor

Aug 3, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Taylor of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 66 years. Jeff was born on February 12, 1958, in Alma, Michigan, on his father’s birthday, to the late James Leroy and Edna M. (Morey) Taylor. He was a...

Joyce Ann Metiva

Joyce Ann Metiva

Aug 2, 2024

Joyce Ann Metiva of Zilwaukee, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Symphony – Tri-Cities in Bay City. She was 75 years old. Joyce Ann Featheringill was born on August 10, 1948, in Tawas City, Michigan to the late George M. and Ethel R. (McDougall) Featheringill. She attended Tawas Public Schools...

Tracy Lee Bullard

Tracy Lee Bullard

Jul 31, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 64 years.

The daughter of the late George William and Nancy Lee (Young) Prottenger, Tracy was born on July 3, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Jeffrey Dean Bullard on February 8,...

Morrison "Morrie" Martin Stevens, Sr.

Morrison "Morrie" Martin Stevens, Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Morrison Martin Stevens, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, peacefully and unexpectedly in his home. A proud, lifelong Thomas Township resident, Morrie was born February 14, 1947 and lived his entire life within two square miles.

Morrie graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1965 where he also was All-State in wrestling. A...

James Orlie Bell

James Orlie Bell

Jul 31, 2024

There was a celebration in heaven on July 31, 2024 as our father and grandfather was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Marilyn; his first born, Michael; his grandson, Korbin “Kory” and his parents, Ralph and Catherine.

James Orlie Bell was born on July 9, 1931, the only child of the late Ralph and Catherine...

Donna Catherine Zazo

Donna Catherine Zazo

Jul 31, 2024

Donna Catherine Zazo of Alger, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was 91 years old. Donna Catherine Langley was born on October 29, 1932, in James Township, Saginaw, Michigan, to the late William and Catherine (Rieger) Langley. Donna attended SS. Peter & Paul...

Kathy Marie Lockwood

Kathy Marie Lockwood

Jul 27, 2024

Kathy Marie Lockwood, age 75, of Grayling, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Kathy was born on April 13, 1949, the daughter of the late Delos Dayton Goodrich and Alice Marie (Unger) Goodrich. Throughout her life she was a loving and devoted mother and raised two children. She loved to do all...

Brenda Jahnke

Brenda Jahnke

Jul 27, 2024

Brenda E. Jahnke

Saginaw, Michigan

 Passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Edgewood Assisted Living, at the age of 66 years.

 Brenda was born January 31, 1958, in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Norman and Avis Jean (Vollmer) Jahnke. Brenda was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School Class of 1976, furthering her education in Interior Design at Delta College....

Frances I. Eickholt

Frances I. Eickholt

Jul 27, 2024

Auburn, formerly of Saginaw

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and aunt passed away peacefully Saturday July 27th, surrounded by her loving family

Born October 22nd 1942 to the late Marie (Massicotte) and Henry Humpert, she married the late Joseph Alfred Eickholt on October 7th 1961. They shared five children and long loving marriage, holding hands and cuddling on the couch until...

Dale O. Hensler

Dale O. Hensler

Jul 24, 2024

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with his family at his side. Age 94 years.

The son of the late Clarence and Louise (Bender) Hensler, Dale was born on June 18, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Maxine Lorraine Rau on December 16, 1950. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2019. Dale and...

James Grant Tanner Sr.

James Grant Tanner Sr.

Jul 24, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on July 24, 2024. Age 76 years.

James was born on October 19, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Albert Leroy and Norma Jean (Decker) Tanner. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. James married the love of his life, Barbara L. Smith, and...

Michael "Mike" Jay Paxton

Michael "Mike" Jay Paxton

Jul 24, 2024

Michael “Mike” Jay Paxton of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the age of 60. Michael Jay Paxton was born on December 8, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Douglas J. and Charlotte Ruth (Canell) Paxton. While in school, Mike played the trombone and was also...

Aaron John Alverson

Aaron John Alverson

Jul 23, 2024

Aaron John Alverson, age 52, of Thomas Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Aaron was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 20, 1972, the son of Duane Kenneth Alverson and Rosemary Martin. He attended Eisenhower High School and was part of the first graduating class of Heritage High School. Aaron served the Saginaw Community for many years as...

Jo Anne Click

Jo Anne Click

Jul 20, 2024

Jo Anne Click, age 80, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Avista Nursing and Rehab.

Jo Anne was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 19, 1944, the daughter of the late Delbert Walker and Ruby (Thomas) Walker. 

Jo Anne graduated from Hemlock high school and joined the United States Army where she proudly served her country and...

Kathryn Marie Jungnitsch

Kathryn Marie Jungnitsch

Jul 20, 2024



Passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. Age 83.

The daughter of the late Richard E. Dommer and Adeline A. (Bublitz) Dommer, was born July 19, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Edwin Paul Jungnitsch on December 9, 1961. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Edwin preceded her in death on April...

Daniel William Baudoux

Daniel William Baudoux

Jul 20, 2024

Daniel William Baudoux passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Great Lakes Rehab Center in Saginaw. Daniel was born on August 10, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Leonard J. Baudoux and Marie C. (Marsh) Baudoux.

During the Korean War, Daniel served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he pursued a career...

Roberta Edna Maresh (Wilt)

Roberta Edna Maresh (Wilt)

Jul 19, 2024

Roberta Edna Maresh (Wilt)Saginaw, Michigan

Roberta was born on October 23, 1943, in Wareham, Massachusetts, to the late Clarence and Phyllis Wilt, and left this world on July 19, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a vibrant soul with a fun and feisty personality that touched the lives of many.

Roberta served her country with pride in the United States Army before...

Marc Wayne Winchell

Marc Wayne Winchell

Jul 18, 2024

Marc Wayne Winchell of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Ascension – St. Mary’s Hospital. He was 74 years old. Marc Wayne Winchell was born on December 12, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Wayne S. and Violet L. (Scoles) Winchell. He...

Elpihter Albert

Elpihter Albert

Jul 17, 2024

Elpihter Albert

Saginaw, Michigan 

Pohnpei, Micronesia

Our beloved mother passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Age 57 years. 

Elpihter was born on July 18, 1966, daughter of Erpet and Damiko (Amada) Albert, in Pohnpei, Micronesia. 

She is survived by two daughters, three sons, nine grandchildren, two sisters and six brothers. 

Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at W....

Kendra Lee Senter

Kendra Lee Senter

Jul 16, 2024

Kendra Lee Senter (Collar) Saginaw, Michigan

Kendra passed away on July 16, 2024. She was born in Clio, Michigan on February 1, 1979. Kendra was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister.

She is survived by her husband, Troy Senter; two children: Anthony Collar and Lexi Senter; her mother: Pamela Collar, brother: Kenneth Collar Jr. (Melanie), and two nephews: Gibson Collar and Mason...