Roberta Plaugher

Roberta Plaugher

Aug 7, 2026

Roberta Ann Plaugher passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 surrounded by love. 

Born in Lima, Ohio on August 23, 1940 to Geraldine and Rolland Tousley, Roberta was the third child of eight. Her lifelong ease in social situations stems from growing up in such an environment. Once, Roberta and her older brothers outran a tornado in Lima while delivering newspapers....

Donald Garner

Donald Garner

Aug 7, 2026

Passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Don was born on May 16, 1947, in Saginaw to the late Franklin and Mary (Skuczas) Garner. On February 3, 2017, he married Deborah Kolhagen; she survives him. Throughout his life, Don was an avid hunter, fisherman and drag racer. However, after retirement, he placed more focus on bowling and improving his golf game....

Joan Schuette

Joan Schuette

Aug 7, 2026

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 90 years.

The daughter of the late Herbert Niederstadt and Margaret Smith Niederstadt was born on October 11, 1935, in Saginaw, MI. Joan was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, the class of 1953. She married Jerry G. Schuette on January 10, 1959;...

Arthur Vincent Podgurski II

Arthur Vincent Podgurski II

Aug 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur Vincent Podgurski II. He was born on March 21, 1970, to Arthur Vincent Podgurski and Roseanne Clairmont. He passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. After graduating high school, he served for a time in the United...

Abel Vega

Abel Vega

Aug 4, 2026

Abel Vega of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved Father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center, he was also a long time resident at Holland AFC in Saginaw. Abel was 83 years old.

Abel Vega was born on February 12, 1943, in Elsa, Texas, to the late Reyes Guzman Vega and Herminia Rivas Vega. He was...

James R. Seibel

James R. Seibel

Aug 4, 2026

James R. Seibel, age 64, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

James was born in Saginaw on August 16, 1961, to the late Robert Lewis Seibel and Wilma (Randall) Seibel. He attended Arthur Hill High School. He worked as a custodian for Saginaw Public Schools. He was a former member of the Pulaski Club and enjoyed golfing...

James "Jimmy" Gerald Giltrop

James "Jimmy" Gerald Giltrop

Aug 3, 2026

James “Jimmy” Gerald Giltrop of Birch Run, Michigan

Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was 74 years old. James Gerald Giltrop was born on February 1, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James Henry and Rose Annette (Seuss) Giltrop. He was a proud 1970 graduate of Bridgeport Spaulding...

Pamela Wynne David

Pamela Wynne David

Aug 1, 2026

Pamela Wynne (Russell) David , lovingly known by family and friends as a kind, caring, and giving woman with a wonderful sense of humor, passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 71. Pamela was born on October 4, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Cynthia Russell.

Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many...

Rosalind Ann Blakes

Rosalind Ann Blakes

Aug 1, 2026

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was 63 years old. Rosalind Ann Blakes was born on June 4, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Oliver Calvin and Mary Ann Nutt. Roz was a proud 1981 graduate of Buena Vista...

Janice Kay Zuzula

Janice Kay Zuzula

Aug 1, 2026

Janice Kay Zuzula of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Saginaw Senior Care. She was 85 years old. Janice Kay Harris was born on August 25, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Merle D. and Florence E. (Breternitz) Harris. She met the love of her life, Donald H....

Maria S. Salinas

Maria S. Salinas

Jul 31, 2026

Maria S. Salinas, age 81, of Saginaw, MI, passed away at home on Friday, July 31, 2026, with her daughters by her side.

Maria was born March 11, 1945, in Cotulla, Texas to the late Rafael Salinas and Amparo (Samaniego) Gonzales. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1963. She retired from Covenant Medical Center – Cooper in the Endoscopy Department....

Maria Lydia DeLeon

Maria Lydia DeLeon

Jul 30, 2026

Maria Lydia DeLeon

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her home, with her family at her side. Age 88 years.

The daughter of the late Jesus and Antonia (Morales) Cardenas, Maria was born on March 28, 1938, in Mission, Texas. She married the love of her life,...

Ronald Lee Sieggreen

Ronald Lee Sieggreen

Jul 30, 2026

We’re saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Lee Sieggreen, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born on September 14, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Richard and Louise Sieggreen, Ron lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.

A devoted Lutheran, Ron was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where his faith...

Gerald "Jerry" Kent Laraby

Gerald "Jerry" Kent Laraby

Jul 29, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Kent Laraby, a cherished member of the Saginaw community, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 83.

Born on March 10, 1943, in Saginaw, he was the beloved son of Albert and Lucille (Brabant) Laraby. He spent his formative years in Saginaw, developing strong ties to the place he...

Judy Ann Berkompas

Judy Ann Berkompas

Jul 28, 2026

Beloved mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2026, with her family by her side. Age 84 years.

The daughter of the late Anthony and Regina (Born) Maarleveld, Judy was born June 12, 1942, in Bay City, MI. She graduated from Handy High School in Bay City, class of 1960. Judy married Gary Berkompas on June...

Todd Gregory Rohde

Todd Gregory Rohde

Jul 27, 2026

Todd Gregory Rohde of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was 50 years old. Todd Gregory Rohde was born on September 11, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan to Gregory Phillip and Kristie Sue (Kalahar) Rohde. He proudly attended and graduated from the Melvin G. Millet Learning Center...

Nessiah Emro Brannon

Nessiah Emro Brannon

Jul 26, 2026

Nessiah Emro Brannon, our beautiful baby boy, passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was diagnosed during pregnancy with acrania-anencephaly, a rare and life-limiting congenital condition. He was born on July 26, 2026, to Destiny May Brannon and Kasuan Hakeem Barney. Nessiah touched the hearts of all who loved...

Charles William Gedraitis

Charles William Gedraitis

Jul 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles William Gedraitis, who passed peacefully on July 26, 2026. Charles was born on March 10, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Frank and Rose (Frasle) Gedraitis. He met and fell deeply for his best friend and love, Janet Marks, and they were united in marriage on February 11, 1961....

Raymond C. "Ray" Gotham Sr.

Raymond C. "Ray" Gotham Sr.

Jul 26, 2026

Raymond “Ray” C. Gotham, Sr. of Burt, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was 83 years old. Raymond C. Gotham was born on October 27, 1942, in Ashley, Michigan, to the late John W.S. and Ruby (Coosley) Gotham. Ray married Barbara J. Maier on April 20, 1968; she preceded...

Lawrence Hildebrant

Lawrence Hildebrant

Jul 24, 2026

Lawrence Hildebrant passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at home at the age of 90 years.

The son of the late Juanita (Bennett) and Leonard Hildebrant, he was born May 11, 1936, in Owosso, MI. He married Sylvia Bixby on May 21, 1955, his wife of 68 years until her death in 2023.

He was a current member of Journey of Grace...