Obituaries

Jeffrey Thomas Sygo

Jeffrey Thomas Sygo

Jun 2, 2023

Jeffrey Thomas Sygo

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Beloved brother, friend and uncle passed away on June 2nd at the age of forty-three years.

 

The son of the Sandra (Martin) and the late Jim Joseph Sygo was born on March 14, 1980 in Midland, Michigan.  He graduated from Saginaw Valley State University, the class of 2005. Entrepreneur Jeffrey founded his business SYMI Photography and was passionate about his business and his customers.  He enjoyed...

Richard E. Riebschleger

Richard E. Riebschleger

Jun 2, 2023

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Age 73 years.

Dick was born on October 29, 1949, son of the late Earl and Mary (Koinis) Riebschleger, in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1967. He went on to attend Central Michigan University and later became an Electrician...

Joy Ann Loucks (Williams)

Joy Ann Loucks (Williams)

May 31, 2023

Loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on May 31, 2023, at Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan, at the age of 88. Joy was born on December 20th, 1934, to the late Wilford and Wilma (Walker) Williams and was a graduate of Wyandotte High School. After graduating, Joy continued her education, earning a bachelor's degree from the University...

Katherine "Kate" Mae Vedrode

Katherine "Kate" Mae Vedrode

May 31, 2023

Katherine "Kate" Mae Vedrode of St. Louis, Michigan, formerly of Merrill

Beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Schnepp's Nursing & Rehab Center in St. Louis. She was 63 years old. Katherine Mae Vedrode was born on November 28, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the...

Janet Carol (Ruppel) Santino

Janet Carol (Ruppel) Santino

May 31, 2023

Our beloved sister and aunt passed away on May 31, 2023. Age 73 years. After a victorious battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Janet was inflicted with a rare brain disease, Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). After a courageous battle, Janet passed as a result of PML and donated her brain to science.Janet was born on May 31, 1950, in Fort Dix, New...

Barbara Anne Reinke

Barbara Anne Reinke

May 30, 2023

Our dearest Barbara Anne Reinke (St Charles, MI)

Loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma, passed away May 30th 2023 surrounded by family at Covenant Hospital.

She was born April 7th 1954 in Saginaw, MI. She enjoyed playing cards, listening to music, playing the lottery and spending time with her fur baby Tiny. She will be deeply missed by those...

Edward "Eddie" DeLeon

Edward "Eddie" DeLeon

May 29, 2023

Our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Edward “Eddie” Felix DeLeon, also known as “Eddie Bull”, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Age 62 years. He was born May 25, 1961, son of Consuelo (Teneyuque) and the late Reymundo DeLeon. Eddie was...

William W. Zinck

William W. Zinck

May 29, 2023

 

William Zinck of Merrill, Michigan

Beloved husband, dad, “Papa”, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the age of 75 years. Bill was born on June 2, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Wallace E. and Ruth M. (Schultz) Zinck. He was...

Mark James Krause

Mark James Krause

May 28, 2023

1969 – Mark James Krause – 2023

Passed away May 28, 2023, after a long illness at Community Village. Son of Mary and the late Lawrence Krause.

Survived by his sister Christine Hutchinson; grandsons Robert and Christopher, and wife Savannah, all of Reese; an uncle Loren and Trina of Midland; aunt Sharon Schoenow of Saginaw; one brother Brad and wife...

Earl Charles Rumpel II

Earl Charles Rumpel II

May 27, 2023

Earl Charles Rumpel II, left his earthly body on May 27, 2023. We will remember him for his big heart, sweet sense of humor, love for music, beautiful vocal talent, and introverted nature. In high school, Earl was on the swim team and was a talented singer in his band, “Earl and the Dukes”. After graduating from Saginaw High School...

Martin "Marty" Everett Court

Martin "Marty" Everett Court

May 27, 2023

Burton, Michigan

Beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, with his family at his side; at the age of 59 years.

The son of Carol A. (Murphy) Glazier and the late Roy J. Court, Marty was born on October 1, 1963, in St. Johns, Michigan. He grew up in...

Janet A. Camill

Janet A. Camill

May 26, 2023

 

Janet A. Camill

Saginaw, Michigan

    Passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center. Age 74 years.

    The daughter of the late Margaret Lang (Mcdonald) and Louis Camill was born November 15, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Southfield High School and received her Bachelor of Education degree from Michigan State University.  She...

Donna Jean Reed

Donna Jean Reed

May 25, 2023

Donna Jean Reed of Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was 80 years old. Donna Jean Aldrich was born on January 23, 1943, in Bridgeport, Michigan, to the late Clinton D. and Marian G. (Lambert) Aldrich. She was a proud 1961...

Charles "Rusty" Van Marter

Charles "Rusty" Van Marter

May 24, 2023

Our loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Age 77 years.

Rusty was born on September 21, 1945, son of the late Robert and Euella “Jean” (Gibbs) Van Marter, in San Diego, California. Having served 25 years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, Rusty was a...

Leonard George Callard

Leonard George Callard

May 23, 2023

Leonard George Callard, age 84 of Bridgeport, passed away at Covenant Healthcare on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born May 3, 1939, in Swartz Creek, MI, to the late Ward and Alice (Blair) Callard. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School prior to continuing his education, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University. He married Barbara Perkins...

James "Jim" Carl Liebrecht

James "Jim" Carl Liebrecht

May 23, 2023

James "Jim" Carl Liebrecht of Traverse City, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away at his home, with his wife by his side, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Jim was born on January 17, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Carl and Helen (Fordos) Liebrecht. He proudly served his country...

James Leo Mavis

James Leo Mavis

May 23, 2023

 

James “Jim” Leo Mavis

Saginaw, Michigan

 

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab, at the age of 85 years. James was born November 15, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Leo and Leah (Wilham) Mavis. He met the love of his life, Lena Wagner,...

Russell Cole Morrow

Russell Cole Morrow

May 22, 2023

Russell “Russ” Cole Morrow of Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was 102 years old. Russ was born on October 18, 1920, in Bridgeport, Michigan, to the late William Henry and Edna May (Irish) Morrow. As a young boy in the 1930’s, he worked for Nelson Dairy. In...

William Frank Allen

William Frank Allen

May 22, 2023

William Frank Allen

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and son went home to be with the Lord, May 22, 2023, at the age of 82 years. William was with the Michigan State Police for 14 years and then went on to be an Attorney, retiring in 2001. He married the love of his life, Suzanne, on July 29, 1961.

He...

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...