Obituaries

Frederick John Reichard

Frederick John Reichard

May 8, 2023

Passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Wellspring Lutheran Center, age 92 years. Frederick was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on July 16, 1930, the son of the late Martin and Ottilie (Bickle) Reichard. He married Joyce Day on January 19, 1952. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2011. Frederick was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and...

Madaline A. Taylor (Kelley)

Madaline A. Taylor (Kelley)

May 7, 2023

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away May 7, 2023, at the age of 92 years.

Madaline A. Kelley was born June 2, 1930 in Deford, Michigan to the late William R. and Grace P. (Hall) Kelley, the 14th of 15 children.  She graduated from Cass City High School and later from Lou Art Beauty Academy in Saginaw.  She married Roy H. Taylor...

Kristin Marie Bomba

Kristin Marie Bomba

May 6, 2023

Kristin Marie Bomba of Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 41 years old. Kristin Marie Bomba was born on June 1, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles Joseph and Janice Elaine (Foley) Bomba. She was...

Joan M. Comstock

Joan M. Comstock

May 5, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to many who have gone before her, went home to be with her Savior on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 87 years. 

 

Joan, a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1953.  She retired from Michigan Bell Telephone and was a member of...

Cheryl A. Miller

Cheryl A. Miller

May 5, 2023

 

Cheryl Miller

Mt. Morris, MI

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 74 years.

Cheryl was born on August 30, 1948 to the late Harold and Lilas (Moss) Sage in Port Huron.  She graduated from Port Huron High School, the class of 1967.  She retired from Michigan Bell after...

Stephanie "Stef" Jo Miller

Stephanie "Stef" Jo Miller

May 3, 2023

Stephanie "Stef" Miller, age 69,

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie was born on June 12, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Doris and Thomas Brandimore. Stephanie was united in marriage to her loving husband Lee (Trip) Miller...

Wanite Margaret Kubik

Wanite Margaret Kubik

May 2, 2023

Wanite M. Kubik of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at HealthSource of Saginaw. She was 90 years old. Wanite Margaret Challenger was born on December 27, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Edward J. and Anna C. (Varney) Challenger. She married Gerald Edward...

Theresa J. Kress

Theresa J. Kress

May 1, 2023

 

Theresa J. Kress (Martin)

Saginaw, Michigan

      Passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Covenant-Harrison. Age 74 years.

      The daughter of the late Sylvester and Laurena (Wenzlick) Martin was born June 6, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan.  She retired from General Motors, Malleable Iron. She enjoyed playing bingo, slot machines and online games. She was an avid reader...

Janet Norene Beetley (Gates)

Janet Norene Beetley (Gates)

Apr 29, 2023

Janet Norene Beetley (Gates) of Alma passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, in Merrill, Michigan. Janet was born in Stanton, Michigan, to the late George & Elsie (Stearns) Gates on September 13th, 1932, and married Horace “Lyle” Beetley on May 26th, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 30th, 1994. She worked in janitorial services for most of...

Scott Y. (Yoda) LaBelle (Nightmare_Sol)

Scott Y. (Yoda) LaBelle (Nightmare_Sol)

Apr 28, 2023

Scott Y. (Yoda) LaBelleSt. Charles, MichiganPassed away on April 28, 2023, at at the age of 26 years. Scott was born on September 26, 1996, in Saginaw to Kip and Tanya (Fuller) LaBelle. He graduated from St. Charles High School and Saginaw Career Complex, class of 2014. Scott was a member of the bowling team all four years of high...

Arbutus Melissa Miller

Arbutus Melissa Miller

Apr 26, 2023

Arbutus “Artie” Miller of Midland, Michigan, formerly of Saginaw

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home in Midland on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was 91 years old. Arbutus Melissa Ordway was born on September 2, 1931, in Owosso, Michigan, to the late Harry and Mary (VanLuven) Ordway. She was a 1950 graduate...

Thomas "Tom" A. Feldotte

Thomas "Tom" A. Feldotte

Apr 25, 2023

Loving father, grandfather, and brother passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, at the age of 67. Tom was born on December 8th, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Richard & Mary (Tuck) Feldotte, and graduated from Arthur Hill High School prior to continuing his education at Delta College, where he studied welding and earned his...

Carol Ann Prebay

Carol Ann Prebay

Apr 24, 2023

Carol Ann Prebay

Bridgeport, Michigan

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 80 years old. Carol Ann Prebay was born on November 6, 1942 in Crofton, Nebraska, to the late Casper and Anna (Hendricks) Guenther. She graduated from Mount Marty High School, Class of 1960. Carol married Kenneth Prebay...

Harvey Joseph Mellon

Harvey Joseph Mellon

Apr 24, 2023

Passed away on April 24, 2023, at the age of 81 years. Harvey was born on February 26, 1942 in Saginaw, to the late Harvey and Henrietta (Pape) Mellon. He graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul High School and then went on to serve in United States Army. Harvey married Pamela Sauve in January of 1971: she predeceased him in...

Robert William Dalton, Sr.

Robert William Dalton, Sr.

Apr 23, 2023

Hemlock, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with his family at his side; at the age of 80 years.

The son of the late Neil and Agnes (Konecny) Dalton, Robert was born on January 28, 1943. Robert was raised in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High...

Raymond Edward Kelly

Raymond Edward Kelly

Apr 23, 2023

Our loving father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 96 years.

Raymond was born March 10, 1927, son of the late Robert and Lydia (Brecht) Kelly, in Saginaw. He married Ruth Robinett on December 31,     . She predeceased him April 16, 2015. Raymond served in the United States Navy...

Lynn Hemerline

Lynn Hemerline

Apr 21, 2023

Lynn Hemerline 

Saginaw, MI 

Lynn Gene Hemerline, age 65, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, after a hard-fought battle with heart disease. Lynn was born on July 5, 1957, the son of the late Loren and Jeanne (Dubuis) Hemerline.  

Lynn worked his entire life with his father and mother in their family excavating business and continued...

Jeffery Joseph Collison

Jeffery Joseph Collison

Apr 21, 2023

 

Jeffery Joseph Collison

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away on April 21, 2023 at the age of 53 years.

The son of the late John Robert Sr. and Shirley (Sovia) Collison was born on November 13, 1969 in Saginaw.  He graduated from Carrollton High School, the class of 1987.  He loved the outdoors, camping and...

David Dalton

David Dalton

Apr 20, 2023

 

David Dalton     

Bridgeport Township, Michigan

    Passed away Thursday April 20, 2023, at Covenant – Cooper, at the age of 91 years. David was born January 15, 1932, in Lawrence County Indiana.                  He married Delores Nunn, and she predeceased him on September 9, 2014. He then married Freda Hewitt and she survives him. David served in the U.S....

Richard Allan Steele

Richard Allan Steele

Apr 19, 2023

Richard Allan (Rita Mae) Steele, who was not just another pretty face, of Hale, MI, formerly of West Branch, MI and Catlin, IL,

Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side with their bare faces hanging out on April 19th, 2023, at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Midland, MI. He was 71 years old....