Obituaries
Dorothy V. Owen
Oct 6, 2023
Dorothy went home to the loving arms of the Lord and the family before her, on Friday, October 6, 2023. Age 94 years.
Dorothy was born on April 26, 1929, daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Braman) Weighman, in Saginaw. She married Morris Owen on June 11, 1948. He predeceased her on September 1, 2013. Dorothy retired from...
Patsy Ann Geeting
Oct 5, 2023
Patsy Ann Geeting Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, aunt, and sister passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Covenant Cooper. She was 88 years old. The daughter of the late George and Lillian (Ensminger) Langdon, Patsy was born on April 16, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan.
She was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School. After graduating, Patsy...
Rosalie "Rosie" Mary Ackerman
Oct 4, 2023
Rosalie "Rosie" M. Ackerman of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved aunt passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2023, at Pine Haven Assisted Living. She was 93 years old. Rosalie Mary Ackerman was born on February 20, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Rose (Greish) Ackerman. She was a proud graduate of Ss. Peter & Paul High School....
Clara Mary Talik
Oct 4, 2023
Clara Mary Talik
We are sad to announce that on October 4, 2023, at the incredible age of 99, Clara Mary Talik (Kohlhoff) peacefully passed away at Wellspring's Senior Living Campus. Clara was born on April 19, 1924, and lived in Saginaw, MI, her entire life.
She was mom to Mike (Linda) Talik of Ann Arbor, MI and...
Tangela L. Houston "Shell"
Oct 3, 2023
Our loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, gained her wings on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Age 50 years.
Tangela was born on February 16, 1973, daughter of Larry and Eileen (Houston) Jackson, in Saginaw. She was kind, caring and giving, and would put the needs of her family before her own. Tangela was a strong woman who faced every...
Debbie Ann Plowman (Merz)
Oct 2, 2023
Our beloved wife, sister, and aunt passed away with her loved ones at her side on Monday, October 2nd, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 65. Debbie was born in Saginaw on February 4th, 1958, to the late William Sr. & Mary Lou (Wald) Merz and was a 1976 graduate of Arthur Hill. She met James “Jim” Plowman...
Shirley Jane Erskine
Oct 1, 2023
Shirley Jane (Hoggard) Erskine passed away peacefully on October 1,2023, just over a week beyond her 85th birthday. Shirley was born in Midland, MI on September 19, 1938 to Helen (Rutledge) and Floyd Hoggard. Shirley graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw in 1956 and pursued her desire to help others by attending Saginaw General Hospital nurses training,...
Gregory Allen Wenzel
Oct 1, 2023
Gregory Allen Wenzel
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 after a brief stay at Ascension St. Mary’s hospital.
Greg was born October 26, 1949 to the late Larry and Alice (Rohde) Wenzel. He was a proud 1967 graduate of Breckenridge High School. After high school, he joined the United States Army and was...
Fred Frank Leddy
Sep 30, 2023
Passed away on Sunday, September 30th, 2023, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 93. Fred was born on March 2nd, 1930, to the late Frank and Alma (Sperling) Leddy.
A private committal service for Fred will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Those wanting to make a show of their sympathy may wish to make a memorial contribution...
Linda Dee LaFontaine
Sep 29, 2023
Linda Dee LaFontaine of Freeland, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 62 years old. Linda Dee Turek was born on April 4, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Gary and Deanne (French) Turek. She was...
Rita Skostins
Sep 28, 2023
Rita Skostins
Midland, Michigan
A truly remarkable & well-loved woman, Rita Skostins (née Laimins) passed away at home on Sept 28, 2023, at age 85, 3 months shy of 86. She was born in Strenci, Latvia on Dec 26, 1937, to forest ranger Peteris and Anna (née Goldbergs) Laimins. Forced to flee their homeland in Sept 1944, they...
Gerald B. Thomas, M.D.
Sep 28, 2023
Gerald B. Thomas, M.D.
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, and critical care physician passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023 at the age of 75 years.
The son of the late Gerald B. and Victoria (Peterson) Thomas was born on June 1, 1948 in Flint. He worked as a physician at
Saginaw General Hospital for thirty years. Gerald’s greatest...
Helen M. Biver
Sep 25, 2023
Our loving mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. Age 93 years.
Helen was born on January 17, 1930, daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle (Frost) Seidel, in Saginaw. She married John “Ken” Biver on July 18, 1959. He predeceased her on April 3, 1994. Helen was a faithful member...
Robert "Bob" Lee Warner
Sep 25, 2023
Robert "Bob" Lee Warner of Naubinway, formerly of Saginaw
Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Toni & Trish House. He was 94 years old. Robert was born in Saginaw on July 30th, 1929, to the late Charles Sr. and Alice (Gehrcke) Warner, and...
Gary Allen Stuckey
Sep 24, 2023
Gary Allen Stuckey of Freeland, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpected on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 74 years old. Gary Allen Stuckey was born on May 18, 1949, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Velma (Johnson) Stuckey. At age 18, Gary bravely enlisted in the...
Allen Dale Miller
Sep 23, 2023
Allen Dale Miller
Brant, Michigan
On the first day of fall, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 13:13 (1:13 p.m.) Allen Dale Miller left this earthly plane to join his father Victor Miller, father-in-law Paul Reed, and brothers Steve Miller and Les Miller. Allen was born on August 4, 1964 in Burt, Michigan. A man of all trades, Allen particularly loved...
Michael J. Schuknecht
Sep 22, 2023
Michael J. Schuknecht II
Saginaw, MI
Passed away Friday September 22, 2023 at Hoyt Nursing home at the age of 42 years.
Michael was born on August 3, 1981 in Flint, MI. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 2000; he enjoyed reading, video games, and rolling around.
He is survived by his father Michael Schuknecht and...
Sandra Kay Knoodle "Sandy"
Sep 21, 2023
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, with her family at her side; at the age of 75 years.
The daughter of the late Roy and Clara (Harris) Knoodle, Sandy was born on October 12, 1947, in Standish, Michigan. She graduated Arenac Eastern High School with the...
Jack Robert Graham
Sep 21, 2023
Jack R. Graham of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at St. Mary's of Michigan. He was 91 years old. Jack Robert Graham was born on July 5, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Calvin R. and Caroline M. (Hunt) Graham....
John Charles Tapley
Sep 21, 2023
John C. Tapley
Bay City, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on September 21, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.
John was born on March 9, 1947 in Halifax, Novia Scotia to the late Linwood and Helen (Shaw) Tapley. The family later relocated to California. He married Martha L. Bodwell...
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