Obituaries

Rodney Al Simanskey

Rodney Al Simanskey

Aug 17, 2023

Rodney Al Simanskey

Au Gres, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 82 years. The son of the late Al Simanskey and Marilyn Simanskey (Beneway) was born on May 28, 1941 in Midland MI. He graduated from Central Michigan University. He retired from General Motors...

Margaret Mae Patterson

Margaret Mae Patterson

Aug 17, 2023

Margaret Mae Patterson

Better known as "Peggy Sue" passed away peacefully August 17th, 2023, at the Covenant Cooper Hospital with her family by her side. A huge thank you to the staff on the Critical Care Unit especially Katee. You went above and beyond.

Peggy was born on March 2nd, 1953, to the late Lester & Sarah Patterson in Saginaw,...

William "Will" Fred Brocht

William "Will" Fred Brocht

Aug 17, 2023

Passed away on August 17, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary's at the age of 48 years.Will was born on August 04, 1975, in Saginaw to Kathy (Brocht) Steiger and the late Willie Fred Jones. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Will had a green thumb and loved to garden. He was also an incredible cook and had no...

Sandra K. Sweitzer

Sandra K. Sweitzer

Aug 17, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Sweitzer of Saginaw Township, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at the Colonnades Assisted Living in Bay City, following a lengthy illness. She was 76 years old. Sandra Bryan was born on January 12, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Max Lincoln and Velma Grace...

Timmy P. Jerry

Timmy P. Jerry

Aug 16, 2023

Timmy "Tim" Paul Jerry, 51, of Saginaw, Michigan, has taken his final road trip on August 16, 2023, in Alma, Michigan. Born on August 23, 1971, in Saginaw, Tim was a man with a heart as big as a classic car. He revved up his love for his family and left a lasting tire track on their lives.Tim leaves behind...

Wanda June (Michael) Foy

Wanda June (Michael) Foy

Aug 16, 2023

Wanda June (Michael) Foy, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Age 88 years.Wanda was born on March 14, 1935 in Merrill, Michigan, daughter of the late William and Emma (Dubay) Michael. She graduated from Merrill Sacred Heart with the class of 1953. Wanda was one...

Edward "Ed" Emil Gaiser

Edward "Ed" Emil Gaiser

Aug 16, 2023

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away at his home in Saginaw on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, at the age of 79. Ed was born in Saginaw on July 6th, 1944, and was a 1962 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. After high school, Ed enlisted in the Air Force, where he proudly served his country as a medic....

Ina F. Blair

Ina F. Blair

Aug 15, 2023

Ina F. Blair of Merrill, Michigan

Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Hampton Manor of Merrill. She was 89 years old. Ina F. Drake was born on April 11, 1934, in Hesperia, Michigan, to the late Jesse Leroy and Ida (Inniger) Drake. She attended various country schools throughout her life but...

William Jaksa

William Jaksa

Aug 14, 2023

 

William Jaksa, loving Husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on August 14, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on May 27, 1954. William had a fulfilling career and retired from Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing. His dedication and hard work were evident throughout his professional life. He made lasting impressions on his colleagues and will be remembered for his...

Joan Kay Vacik

Joan Kay Vacik

Aug 14, 2023

Joan Kay Vacik of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Chesaning Comfort Care. She was 83 years old. Joan Kay Tomasik was born on August 19, 1939, in Rush Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Anna (Blahut) Tomasik. She was a proud 1957 graduate of...

Richard Coles Lyle III

Richard Coles Lyle III

Aug 11, 2023

Richard Coles Lyle III

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 82. The son of the late Paul and Ellen (Dunn) Lyle, Richard was born on November 18, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a proud 1959 graduate of Saginaw High School. Richard met...

Keith L. Leak (Lanny)

Keith L. Leak (Lanny)

Aug 11, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

     After a fulfilling and dynamic life, Lanny passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11th at New Hope Valley in Saginaw, MI. Age 86 years.  Keith was born, April 6, 1937, in Clarkston, MI to the late Helen (Rasmussen) and Keith Leak.   He was married to Mary Ann Abbott for 35 years and they had many...

Ronald Syktich "Ron"

Ronald Syktich "Ron"

Aug 11, 2023

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, with his wife and two daughters at his side. Age 73 years.

 

Ron was born on July 6, 1950, son of the late Harry and Pauline (Legros) Syktich, in Philipsburg, PA. He married Cecilia Mattes on June 5, 1976. She survives him. After 30...

Christine Ann Murin

Christine Ann Murin

Aug 11, 2023

Christine Murin

Beloved sister and aunt passed away August 11 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Chris was the daughter of the late John and Arlene(Knoerr) Murin. Chris was born on December 11, 1953 in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School. She went on to further her education at Delta College, Michigan State University(BA) and Central...

Patricia Ann Symons

Patricia Ann Symons

Aug 9, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Brian’s House, with her family at her side; at the age of 82 years.

The daughter of the late Charles Wozniak and Grace (Rich) Phillips, Pat was born on September 11, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School....

Paula Hidalgo

Paula Hidalgo

Aug 8, 2023

Paula Hidalgo of Bay City, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Carriage House Nursing and Rehab Center in Bay City. She was 88 years old. Paula Hernandez was born on May 8, 1935, in Hondo, Texas, to the late Pedro and Theodora (Moncada) Hernandez. She...

Samone Shawnte Gochett

Samone Shawnte Gochett

Aug 7, 2023

Our loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023, after a courageous seven-year battle with kidney failure. Age 42 years. Samone was born on March 7, 1981, daughter of Sharon (Johnson) Smith and James Gochett, in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1999 and had...

Leo “Bud” Francis Shields

Leo “Bud” Francis Shields

Aug 7, 2023

Leo “Bud” Francis Shields of Fernwood, Mississippi, formerly of Merrill

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home in Fernwood, Mississippi. He was 84 years old. Leo Francis Shields was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on June 28, 1939, to the late Leo...

Barbara Jean Glavanovich

Barbara Jean Glavanovich

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Jean Glavanovich of McBain, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was 86 years old. Barbara Jean Holmes was born on May 15, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Loren and Bernice (Swartout) Holmes. She was raised in...

Ellen Phyllis Archambeau

Ellen Phyllis Archambeau

Aug 6, 2023

ELLEN PHYLLIS ARCHAMBEAU Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on August 6, 2023 in Saginaw at the age of 88 years. Ellen was born December 23, 1934 in Saginaw, daughter of the late Charles Julian Grandy and Myrtle Mae (Snellenberger) Grandy. She was a 1953 graduate of Saginaw High School where she met her...