Obituaries
Vicky Kay Copp
Jun 8, 2025
Vicky Kay Copp of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 69 years old. Vicky Kay Gillam was born on December 6, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Marilyn (Spindler) and the late Earl Gillam. She was a proud 1974 graduate of Bridgeport...
Carol Joan Eimers
Jun 8, 2025
Carol Joan Eimers, born on March 16, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Carol was a lifelong member of the community where she dedicated her time and talents to her church. She was a devoted attendee of Dice Road Wesleyan Church and, most recently, was an active...
Arlene Lillian Keel
Jun 6, 2025
Arlene passed away peacefully on June 06, 2025, at the age of 93. The daughter of the late Herman and Helena (Wardin) Kruth was born September 28, 1931, in Hemlock. Arlene graduated as Valedictorian from Hemlock High School, class of 1949. That same year she met Richard Keel at a rural country store in LaPorte where she worked. They were...
Phillip Michael Verdusco, Jr. "Man"
Jun 5, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, son, brother, cousin, and friend passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Age 31 years.
The son of Phillip M. Verdusco Sr. and the late Colleen (Sangster) Verdusco, Phillip was born on September 1, 1993, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 2011. Phillip worked at Michigan Sugar and established his...
Maureen Elizabeth O'Toole
Jun 5, 2025
Maureen Elizabeth O’Toole, formerly of Merrill, Michigan, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Urbana Place Senior Living. She was 74 years old.
Maureen was born on August 17, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert and Doreen (Bigelow) O’Toole. She was a proud 1968 graduate of Merrill High School and...
Joyce Angela (Skentzos) Coulouris
Jun 5, 2025
Joyce A. (Skentzos) Coulouris of Saginaw, Michigan
Went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, at the age of 94 years. Ephrosini Angela Skentzos was born on November 11, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Spiro “Sam” and Athamandia “Diamond” (Mihopoulos) Skentzos. In 1930, the family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan,...
Mark Alden Fierstine
Jun 5, 2025
Bridgeport, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away after enduring many years of cancer on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 71 years.
The son of the late Burton Adolt Fierstine and Mary Margaret (Wardleman) Burmeister, Mark was born on December 5, 1953, in Flint, Michigan. He was playing guitar when he...
Marjorie Ann Duletzke
Jun 2, 2025
Marjorie Ann Duletzke, age 78, of Saginaw Michigan, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.
Marjorie was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Morley (Jack) Denoma and Evelyn R. (Head) Denoma.
She was united in marriage with Frederick George Duletzke on June 5, 1975. Frederick predeceased her on May 15, 2024. She retired from Saginaw Public...
Larry Lee Schroeppel
Jun 2, 2025
Larry Lee Schroeppel, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Larry was born in Saginaw on April 23, 1950, the son of the late Frederick Herman “Doc” Schroeppel and Dorothy “Dot” Jantzi Schroeppel. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Larry loved bowling and golf and would play...
Kathleen L. Counselman "Kathy"
Jun 2, 2025
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, June 2, 2025. Age 76 years.
Kathy was born on February 1, 1949, daughter of the late Ralph and Katherine (Zoellner) Wells in Saginaw. She married Paul Counselman on January 19, 1991. He survives her. Kathy was a graduate of Bridgeport High School....
Mary Katherine Schultz
Jun 2, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center, with her family at her side. Age 103 years.
The daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Urich) Karst, Mary was born on July 13, 1921, in Unionville, Michigan. She married Lester Michael Schultz, on September 6, 1952. They spent many wonderful years together. He...
Terry Jean Willman
Jun 1, 2025
Terry Jean Willman, age 70, of Merrill, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Terry was born on August 7, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Hans Elkert Herhold and Mary Jane (Lanphierd) Herhold. She was united in marriage with Richard Willman on August 12, 1972. Together they raised three children. She...
Cruz Chingman
Jun 1, 2025
Passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 with his loving family at his side, at the age of 42 years.
The son of Theresa (Garcia) and the late Cruz Chingman was born on July 27, 1982 in Saginaw. Cruz was a favorite at the Meijer Produce where he worked, always chatting and brightening up customers days. He also worked for Delta...
Elizabeth "Betty" Eve Rowe
May 31, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2025, at her home at the age of 81 years. Betty was born on November 30, 1943, in Chesaning on the family farm to the late Joseph and Teresa (Baker) Princinsky. She married James Rowe Sr. on January 12, 1963; he predeceased her on March 11, 2009. Betty's...
Jack (Albert) Fitting
May 30, 2025
Jack (Albert) Fitting, a man whose laughter echoed louder than his footsteps, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the ripe age of 89. He was born on October 2, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, where he probably perfected his quick wit and jovial personality, ensuring that every conversation was filled with levity, always left a lasting impression
A spirited Hemlock High...
Kimberly "Kimmie" Lynn Cody
May 28, 2025
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Age 37 years.
The daughter of Ronald D. and Sandra J. (Stone) Horn, Kimberly was born on May 3, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Birch Run High School with the class of 2006, and went on to earn her massage therapy license from Baker...
Onalee Marie (Cramer) Mueller
May 28, 2025
Onalee Marie (Cramer) Mueller of Birch Run, Michigan
On this day, the 28th of May 2025, Our Lord and Savior welcomed a Beautiful Angel into her new heavenly home, with her loved ones, Charlene and Guy Morin, at her bedside giving her comfort, love, and peace as the Lord transitioned her from her Earthly body into her new Heavenly body made...
Ethel Mae Foley
May 27, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late James and Goldie Pineau was born on February 24, 1935, in Flint. After graduating from Saginaw High School she proudly served in the United States Air Force. Ethel married Gerald Foley on June 9, 1956 and spent 47...
Bertha Ayala Valls
May 27, 2025
Bertha Ayala Valls Born June 7, 1927, in San Antonio Texas to the late Maria Antonia DeHoyos and Jose Angel Ayala passed away May 27, 2025, peacefully at Covenant-Harrison in Saginaw Michigan.
Predeceased in death by her beloved husband of 73 years Arturo Valls Jr, daughter Theresa Valls Shields, her parents, 10 Brothers and 5 sisters.
She leaves behind four beloved children...
Kelley LaLonde
May 26, 2025
Kelley Kay LaLonde, born on June 15, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on May 26, 2025. She was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, a loving sister, and a loyal friend to many.
Kelley was a proud member of the Arthur Hill High School Class of 2007. She worked for Rite Aid and Target.
As a member of St. Paul's Lutheran...