Obituaries
Christine Helen Zapata
Mar 15, 2024
Christine (Chris) Helen Zapata, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma/nana, and great-grandma, passed away at her home on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to her parents Russell Shaw and Helen Anderson. Throughout her life, Chris made a lasting impact on those around her with her kind heart and sarcastic humor.
In her younger days she worked at...
Jacqueline M. Mikusko
Mar 14, 2024
Jacqueline Marie Mikusko went to her heavenly home on March 14, 2024, one day before her 89th birthday after a brief illness.
Jackie Darland was born on March 15, 1935, the firstborn of Bernard and Rose Marie Darland’s 15 children. She grew up and lived the majority of her life in Merrill. After graduating from Sacred Hearth Catholic School, she moved...
Bernadine Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
Bernadine “Boots” Fischer passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 102.
Bernadine enjoyed a healthy and happy life with her husband and daughter. She was born on April 22, 1921, in Carrollton, Michigan to the late William and Martha (Waligorski) Jaremba. She was married to Keith W. Fischer on October 11, 1947, and...
Robert Theodore Meyer
Mar 13, 2024
Robert Theodore (Bob) Meyer, husband, father, papa, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born in Freeland, Michigan, to his loving parents Theodora Cornelia and Fredrick Richard Meyer.
Bob led an adventurous life, marked by his uncharted travels and the joy he found in his many hobbies as a...
Edward B. Bogden
Mar 13, 2024
Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 89 years. Ed was born on January 31, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Benjamin and Valeria (Dyczewska) Bogden. He worked at Malleable Iron as a truck driver and core setter, retiring after 40 years of service. Ed was a hard worker and...
Donna Jo LaBeff
Mar 12, 2024
Donna Jo LaBeff of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. She was 59 years old. Donna Jo Stevens was born on December 1, 1964, in California to the late James Henry and Irene Lee (Ostrander) Stevens. She was a proud 1983 graduate of Bridgeport High...
Rebecca A. Mangas "Autumn Brooks"
Mar 12, 2024
Rebecca A. Mangas, known to her loved ones as Autumn Brooks, has peacefully passed away in Saginaw, MI on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1969, to her father, the late James Leroy David, Sr., and her mother, Marian Nora Weston.Rebecca worked as an accountant for a law firm, bringing dedication and precision to everything she...
Carlos Castillo Benavides "Grandpa Chucks"
Mar 11, 2024
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, nephew, and friend, went to be home with this Heavenly Father on March 11, 2024. He was 77 years old.
Carlos was born on September 8, 1946, in LaCoste Texas, to the late Ramon and Celia Castillo Benavides. He married Mary Ann Villareal on February 6, 1967; she predeceased him on December...
Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer
Mar 11, 2024
Shirley (Compson) Bidwell-Schiffer, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. Age 93 years.
Shirley was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 18, 1930, to the late Floyd J. and Leeta L. (Parker) Compson. She married Herbert R. Bidwell in Flint on April 30, 1955. He predeceased her on April 10, 1995. She married Jerry B. Schiffer on February 10, 1996. He...
Janice Ann Perez
Mar 10, 2024
Janice Ann Perez, born Janice Ann Visnaw on June 6, 1941, in Sault Ste. Marie, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Janice dedicated over 30 years of her life to Quad Investment as a custodian. Known for her selfless and spicy personality, she was a beacon of happiness to all who knew her. She had a special...
John M. Brown
Mar 9, 2024
John Martin Brown was born September 10, 1929, in Saginaw, the son of the late Frank and Bertha (Bielski) Brown, and passed away on March 9, 2024. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1947. John served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. Along with his son, John K. Brown, he ran...
Rosalie Ann Kirkham
Mar 9, 2024
Saginaw, Michigan Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw, at the age of 80 years. The daughter of the late Floyd Leon and Nellie Glynn (Jerome) Tilden, Rose was born on February 8, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Hemlock High School. Rose married Hollis Kirkham on March 16, 1984, in...
Debra Anne Lagalo "Debby"
Mar 9, 2024
Debra Anne Lagalo “Debby”
Saginaw, Michigan
Our loving daughter passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Age 62 years.
Debby was born on March 7, 1962, daughter of Sharon (Roberts) and the late Roger Lagalo, in Saginaw. She completed her education at the Melvin G. Millet Learning Center and had been employed at Kroger for 19 years. She enjoyed caring for others...
Elvira R. Saucedo "Irene"
Mar 5, 2024
Elvira R. Saucedo “Irene”
Detroit, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw
Our beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully following a long illness on Tuesday, March 05, 2024. Age 77 years. She was Born on July 22, 1947 in Saginaw, daughter of the late Hilario and Galdina (Reyes) Ortiz.
Irene was the owner and operator of a catering service. She was an awesome cook, with...
Larry D. Bigelow
Mar 5, 2024
Larry D. Bigelow, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, with his family at his side.
Larry was born in Middleton, Michigan on September 16, 1933, the son of the late William Bigelow and Irene Johnson Bigelow. He attended Breckenridge High School. He met Donna Fountain at a Knights of Columbus dance, and they were united in...
Patricia Louise Kenel
Mar 4, 2024
Patricia Janicke Kenel Saginaw, Township Passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. She was 93 years old. Patricia Louise Janicke was born June 14, 1930, to George and Anna Janicke in Saginaw. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1948. She was employed for many years at J.C. Penney Company. Since 1976, Pat...
Thomas "Tom" David Keller
Mar 4, 2024
Tom, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, learned the answers to all mysteries on Monday, March 4th, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 93. Tom was born on March 16, 1930 in Columbia City, Indiana to the late Otto and Loretta (Otto) Keller.
As part of a military family, he traveled with his family throughout his childhood, never staying in...
LTC Thomas John Wenzel
Mar 3, 2024
Retired LTC Thomas J. Wenzel of Saginaw, Michigan, formerly of Hemlock
It is with saddened hearts to announce that Thomas J. Wenzel has lost his battle with lung cancer at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab Center on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was 83 years old.
Tom is survived by his high school sweetheart and his wife of 63 year, Judith; two children,...
Mary Kay Siler (Engle)
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Kay Siler passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 3, 2024. She was born June 19, 1943, in Midland, MI to the late Thomas and Mary Engle. On June 12, 1965, she married the love of her life, Frederick Siler.
Mary Kay was very involved in raising her family and was a faithful servant and member of...
Charles Emmett Riley
Mar 3, 2024
Charles Emmett Riley of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 81 years old. Charles Emmett Riley was born on April 14, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Emmett C. and Lola M. (Cochran) Riley. He was a 1960 graduate of...
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