Obituaries

Ryan Matthew Luebkert

Ryan Matthew Luebkert

May 21, 2023

Ryan Matthew Luebkert (age 46) of Saginaw, Ml, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 21st, following a valiant battle against cancer.

Ryan was born in Saginaw, Ml on February 2nd, 1977, son of John F. Luebkert and Royale E. Pugh (Yingling).

He attended Nouvel Catholic Central in Saginaw, where he was an exceptional student and athlete, competing...

Dax Edward Burk

Dax Edward Burk

May 20, 2023

Our beloved son and shining star went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 18. Dax was born on April 12, 2005, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dean and Darci (Lugiewicz) Burk and was soon to be a 2023 graduate of Hemlock High School. A hard worker, Dax was training to be an HVAC...

David "Stanley" Brian Larsen

David "Stanley" Brian Larsen

May 20, 2023

David "Stanley" Brian Larsen of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was 68 years old. David Brian Larsen was born on February 25, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Pauline (Alice) DeWinter. He was a 1973 graduate of Merrill...

John F. Dailey

John F. Dailey

May 20, 2023

 



John F. Dailey

Saginaw, MI formerly of Hemlock, Jackson and  East Tawas, MI

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 74 years.

The son of the late Francis and Rose (Cimoch) Dailey was born on August 29, 1948 in Jackson, MI.  He graduated from St. Mary’s High School...

Raymond Rocha

Raymond Rocha

May 18, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 69.

Raymond was born November 16,1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. He loved listening to music, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. He retired from General Motors Corporation with 32 years of service. He always had...

Kenneth "Ken" A. Wenzel

Kenneth "Ken" A. Wenzel

May 18, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” A. Wenzel of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was 92 years old. Kenneth A. Wenzel was born on April 4, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Fred Ernest and Elizabeth “Belle” Isabel (Fleming) Wenzel. As a boy, Ken began working as a farm...

Marilyn Lou Griffin

Marilyn Lou Griffin

May 16, 2023

Passed away on May 16, 2023, at Covenant Cooper at the age of 69 years. Marilyn was born on August 16, 1953 in Saginaw, MI to the late David S. and Zada (Wallace) Nunamaker.Marilyn was loved by her three children: Barbara Jo Reeves and her husband Dan, Billy Jo Griffin, and Robert William Griffin II; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren,...

Robert J. Neilson

Robert J. Neilson

May 16, 2023

Robert J. Neilson "Rob"

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Officer Robert "Rob" J. Neilson passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023, with his family at his side.  Age 58 years.  Rob was born in Saginaw, on September 12, 1964.  He attended school in Saginaw and graduated from the  Delta College Police Academy. Rob had a distinguished career in Law Enforcement, serving on the Saginaw...

Ronald Edwin Hildebrant

Ronald Edwin Hildebrant

May 15, 2023

Ronald Edwin Hildebrant

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Beloved father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away with his family by his side, on Monday, May 15, 2023. At the age of 55 years.

 

Ronald was born on May 13, 1968, son of Ronald and Genevieve Cook (Hildebrant), in Saginaw. He was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School,...

Harold R. Honeman

Harold R. Honeman

May 15, 2023

Harold Roland Honeman of Vassar, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, following a lengthy illness. He was 78 years old. Harold Roland Honeman was born on June 24, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Harold Henry and Thelma Alice (Hall) Honeman. He attended...

Michael Patrick Bunker

Michael Patrick Bunker

May 14, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Klinikum – Aschaffenburg, Germany. At the age of 78 years.

The son of the late Howard Mose and Lorraine Ann (Richards) Bunker, Michael was born on September 12, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of 1962. Michael proudly...

John C. Kokes

John C. Kokes

May 14, 2023

 

John C. Kokes   

Saginaw, Michigan

 

    Passed away Sunday May 14, 2023, at Covenant Harrison, at the age of 67 years. John was born April 26, 1956, in Saginaw the son of the late Joseph and Loretta (Cornell) Kokes. He was of the Catholic faith, he enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards. John learned his trade...

Franklin Louis Antal

Franklin Louis Antal

May 14, 2023

Franklin "Frank" Louis Antal of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living. He was 90 years old. Franklin Louis Antal was born on March 4, 1933, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Louis Franklin and Mary Helen (Reis)...

Kathryn "Kate" Valliere

Kathryn "Kate" Valliere

May 12, 2023

Merrill, Michigan

 

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home, with her family at her side; at the age of 99 years.

 

The daughter of the late Lloyd Sr. and Lizzie (Brooks) Newvine, Kate was born on April 29, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High...

Paul Edward Baxter

Paul Edward Baxter

May 12, 2023

 

 

Went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the age of 69 years.

The son of the late James Edward Baxter and Mary Elaine (Schultz) Owens was born on August 25, 1953 in Saginaw.  He graduated from Vassar High School then later received his bachelor’s degree from Lake Superior State...

Lucinda "Cindy" Lee Gotham

Lucinda "Cindy" Lee Gotham

May 10, 2023

Lucinda "Cindy" Lee GothamMerrill, MichiganBeloved mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away on May 10, 2023, age 72 years.Lucinda Lee Hudson was born on December 26, 1950 in Durand, Michigan to the late Albert Ackerman and Ruby Mae (Vogt) Hudson Sr. She graduated from Durand High School. Cindy married Thomas William Gotham Sr. on December 9, 1978. Cindy enjoyed watching NASCAR...

Helen "Marie" Erskine

Helen "Marie" Erskine

May 10, 2023

 

Helen “Marie” Erskine of Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her home at the age of 92 years. Marie was born on February 6, 1931, in Croswell, Michigan, the daughter of the late Emerson and Lucy Pearl (Dawson) Roth. She was a co-owner and operator of...

Leland P. Haas

Leland P. Haas

May 10, 2023

 

Leland P. Haas

Freeland, Michigan

    Passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Brian’s House. Age 96 years.

    The son of the late Mildred (Zimmerman) and William Haas was born February 18, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Gloria Pringle in 1948. She passed away in 2001.  Leland was employed...

Jeffrey "Jeff" "Jethro" James Lawrence

Jeffrey "Jeff" "Jethro" James Lawrence

May 8, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" "Jethro" James Lawrence of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. He was 63 years old. Jeffrey James Lawrence was born on March 8, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late William Satterlee and Catherine Susan (Bauer)...

Harold William Sawatzki

Harold William Sawatzki

May 8, 2023

Beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away with his family by his side on Monday, May 8th, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 82. Harold was born in Saginaw on March 9th, 1941, to the late Leo and Grace (Tagget) Sawatzki and was a 1959 graduate of Saginaw High School. After high school, he continued his education by...