Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Randall Louis Terrian "Red Dog"
Oct 20, 2024
Thomas Township
Was called home to the Lord without warning Sunday, October 20th in the presence of his tribe, at age 65 years old.
Randy was born February 22, 1959 to Ray and Sandy (Sebenick) Terrian at St. Mary's in Saginaw.
At 2 years old he began riding 2-wheel bicycles. By 9 years old he was delivering the Saginaw News on his bicycle....
Lynda Mefford (Scribner)
Oct 20, 2024
Lynda Mefford, age 81, of Saginaw, passed away on October 20, 2024, after bravely fighting illness. Surrounded by her loved ones, she went to be with Jesus.
Lynda was the light of every room she entered; her sunny disposition truly reflected the essence of who she was. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Barbara and Robert Scribner, Lynda spent her childhood as...
Leon Gene Doyle
Oct 19, 2024
Leon Doyle, a loving family man and cherished friend, passed away on October 19, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born in Saginaw on May 5, 1958, to the late Malcom Ray Doyle and Audrey Viola (Mingus) Doyle.
Leon was known for his generous spirit and a heart that extended kindness to all those around him. He was known...
Jean "Jeannie" Renee Farrington (Triantafillou)
Oct 18, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Jean “Jeannie” Renee Farrington fell asleep in the Lord at age 72 on October 18, 2024 after a five-year battle with breast cancer. She spent her final days at her home in Saginaw, Michigan in the loving care of her husband George Triantafillou, her son Nicholas Triantafillou, and her sister and best friend Mary Rose Farrington.
The firstborn daughter of...
Bernice M. "Bunny" Tolfree
Oct 18, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away with her family at her side on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 93. Bunny was born in Merrill on December 4, 1930, to the late Joseph Corbat and Alma (Tighe) Corbat, and was a 1949 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She met Lyle Tolfree at a dance...
Woodrow Hood "Woody"
Oct 16, 2024
Woodrow Hood, Sr. “Woody”
Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age 84 years.
Woody was born on June 21, 1940, son of the late Fitzsimmon and Blanche (Ford) Hood, Sr., in Hickory Plains, Arkansas. He graduated from Biscoe High School, Class of 1958. Woody then moved to...
Bertha Brenay Morr
Oct 16, 2024
Bertha Brenay Morr, 93, of Burt, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth, Michigan, surrounded by her children. She was born on March 7, 1931, to the late Norman and Millie (Dodge) Brenay. She was married to George Morr Sr, who predeceased her in 1998.
Bertha is survived by her four children: Janet (Gregg)...
Kerry Lynn Reuther
Oct 15, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, Mimi, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, with her family at her side. Age 54 years.
The daughter of the late John S. III and Karole L. (Bryan) Golz, Kerry was born on May 28, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married the love of her life,...
Patricia Joann Murawski
Oct 14, 2024
Patricia Joann Murawski (Blubaugh)
Bay City, Michigan
A cherished member of her community and devoted family matriarch, Patricia passed away on October 14, 2024, in Bay City, Michigan. Born on May 7, 1934, in Midland, to the late Raymond and Pauline Blubaugh, Patricia lived a life rich in love and service, leaving behind a profound legacy to her family and friends. She...
David Raymond Kiefer II
Oct 13, 2024
David Raymond Kiefer II, age 61 of Thomas Township, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with his loving family at his side. David was born in Saginaw on June 21, 1963, to David Raymond Kiefer and Betty Marie (Soule) Kiefer.
David graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1981. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth...
James "Jim" Lee Belanger
Oct 12, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and coach passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side; at the age of 64 years.
The son of the late James Wilfred and Helen Mae (Todd) Belanger, Jim was born on January 19, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Godwin High School with...
Pearl Caroline Vasher (Cesar)
Oct 10, 2024
Pearl Caroline Vasher (Cesar)
We lovingly bid farewell to a dear mother, true friend and unconditional advocate to all, Pearl Caroline Vasher (Cesar). Pearl left an indelible legacy of genuine warmth, acceptance and kindness. Our precious Pearl departed from this world on her 91st birthday October 10, 2024. She died peacefully and with dignity in the presence of her four children,...
Luke Herman Berkobien
Oct 9, 2024
Luke Herman Berkobien
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Age 49 years.
Luke was born July 28, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth Ann (Bloomfield) and the late Kenneth H. Berkobien. He graduated from Carrollton High School. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He was employed by a Tree Service. He participated in the Special Olympics for...
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