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Donna Jo LaBeff

Donna Jo LaBeff

Mar 12, 2024

Donna Jo LaBeff of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 59 years old. Donna Jo Stevens was born on December 1, 1964, in California to the late James Henry and Irene Lee (Ostrander) Stevens. She was a proud 1983 graduate of Bridgeport High...

Rebecca A. Mangas "Autumn Brooks"

Rebecca A. Mangas "Autumn Brooks"

Mar 12, 2024

Rebecca A. Mangas, known to her loved ones as Autumn Brooks, has peacefully passed away in Saginaw, MI on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1969, to her father, the late James Leroy David, Sr., and her mother, Marian Nora Weston.Rebecca worked as an accountant for a law firm, bringing dedication and precision to everything she...

Carlos Castillo Benavides "Grandpa Chucks"

Carlos Castillo Benavides "Grandpa Chucks"

Mar 11, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, nephew, and friend, went to be home with this Heavenly Father on March 11, 2024. He was 77 years old.



Carlos was born on September 8, 1946, in LaCoste Texas, to the late Ramon and Celia Castillo Benavides. He married Mary Ann Villareal on February 6, 1967; she predeceased him on December...

Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer

Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer

Mar 11, 2024

Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. Age 93 years. 

Shirley was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 18, 1930, to the late Floyd J. and Leeta L. (Parker) Compson. She married Herbert R. Bidwell in Flint on April 30, 1955. He predeceased her on April 10, 1995. She married Jerry B. Schiffer on February 10, 1996. He...

Janice Ann Perez

Janice Ann Perez

Mar 10, 2024

Janice Ann Perez, born Janice Ann Visnaw on June 6, 1941, in Sault Ste. Marie, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Janice dedicated over 30 years of her life to Quad Investment as a custodian. Known for her selfless and spicy personality, she was a beacon of happiness to all who knew her. She had a special...

John M. Brown

John M. Brown

Mar 9, 2024

John Martin Brown was born September 10, 1929, in Saginaw, the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Bielski) Brown, and passed away on March 9, 2024. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1947. John served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. Along with his son, John K. Brown, he ran...

Rosalie Ann Kirkham

Rosalie Ann Kirkham

Mar 9, 2024

Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw, at the age of 80 years. The daughter of the late Floyd Leon and Nellie Glynn (Jerome) Tilden, Rose was born on February 8, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Hemlock High School. Rose married Hollis Kirkham on March 16, 1984, in...

Debra Anne Lagalo "Debby"

Debra Anne Lagalo "Debby"

Mar 9, 2024

Debra Anne Lagalo “Debby”

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Our loving daughter passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Age 62 years. 

Debby was born on March 7, 1962, daughter of Sharon (Roberts) and the late Roger Lagalo, in Saginaw. She completed her education at the Melvin G. Millet Learning Center and had been employed at Kroger for 19 years. She enjoyed caring for others...

Elvira R. Saucedo "Irene"

Elvira R. Saucedo "Irene"

Mar 5, 2024

Elvira R. Saucedo “Irene”

Detroit, Michigan

Formerly of Saginaw

 

Our beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully following a long illness on Tuesday, March 05, 2024. Age 77 years. She was Born on July 22, 1947 in Saginaw, daughter of the late Hilario and Galdina (Reyes) Ortiz.

 

Irene was the owner and operator of a catering service. She was an awesome cook, with...

Larry D. Bigelow

Larry D. Bigelow

Mar 5, 2024

Larry D. Bigelow, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, with his family at his side.

Larry was born in Middleton, Michigan on September 16, 1933, the son of the late William Bigelow and Irene Johnson Bigelow. He attended Breckenridge High School. He met Donna Fountain at a Knights of Columbus dance, and they were united in...

Patricia Louise Kenel

Patricia Louise Kenel

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia Janicke Kenel Saginaw, Township Passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. She was 93 years old. Patricia Louise Janicke was born June 14, 1930, to George and Anna Janicke in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1948. She was employed for many years at J.C. Penney Company. Since 1976, Pat...

Thomas "Tom" David Keller

Thomas "Tom" David Keller

Mar 4, 2024

Tom, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, learned the answers to all mysteries on Monday, March 4th, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 93. Tom was born on March 16, 1930 in Columbia City, Indiana to the late Otto and Loretta (Otto) Keller. 

As part of a military family, he traveled with his family throughout his childhood, never staying in...

LTC Thomas John Wenzel

LTC Thomas John Wenzel

Mar 3, 2024

Retired LTC Thomas J. Wenzel 

Saginaw, Michigan 

Formerly of HemlockIt is with saddened hearts to announce that Thomas J. Wenzel has lost his battle with lung cancer at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab Center on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was 83 years old. 

Tom is survived by his high school sweetheart and his wife of 63 year, Judith; two children, Tom (Pam)...

Mary Kay Siler (Engle)

Mary Kay Siler (Engle)

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Kay Siler passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 3, 2024.  She was born June 19, 1943, in Midland, MI to the late Thomas and Mary Engle.  On June 12, 1965, she married the love of her life, Frederick Siler.

Mary Kay was very involved in raising her family and was a faithful servant and member of...

Charles Emmett Riley

Charles Emmett Riley

Mar 3, 2024

Charles Emmett Riley of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 81 years old. Charles Emmett Riley was born on April 14, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Emmett C. and Lola M. (Cochran) Riley. He was a 1960 graduate of...

Jill Marie Shye (Thomas)

Jill Marie Shye (Thomas)

Mar 3, 2024

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt passed away unexpectedly in her home in Saginaw on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 57. Jill was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on January 6, 1967, to Gertrude (Zaremba) Thomas and the late Edward Thomas, and was a 1985 graduate of Frankenmuth High School. She continued her education by earning a bachelor’s...

Jerry T. Hebl

Jerry T. Hebl

Mar 1, 2024

Jerry T. Hebl

Prudenville, Michigan

Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

 

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, at the age of 82 years. 

 

The son of the late Frank and Arletta (Korbein) Hebl, Jerry was born on April 24, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Caroline A. Schaeding April 29, 1967; Caroline survives him. Jerry...

Patricia Ann Moore

Patricia Ann Moore

Mar 1, 2024

Patricia Ann Moore, a beloved soul known for her loving and caring nature, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Judith (Loucks) McCardle on January 28, 1960. Patricia attended St. Charles High School where she laid the foundation for a life filled with compassion and joy.

Throughout her life, Patricia...

Nicole S. Corbin

Nicole S. Corbin

Feb 27, 2024

Nicole Corbin of Burt, Michigan 

Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her home at the age of 50 years. Nicole was born on April 27, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Sandra and Kevin (Iwen) Leaman and the late Robert Stamper. She was employed as a CNA and care assistant...

Micheal Alan Tate

Micheal Alan Tate

Feb 27, 2024

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side at the age of 80.

The son of the late John and Katherine (Vlahovich) Tate, Mike was born on March 15, 1943, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He graduated from Onaway High School, with the Class of 1961 where he played football and...

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