Alfred Duane “Dewey” Masar
Jul 24, 2026
Alfred Duane “Dewey” Masar, age 82, formerly of Hemlock and Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dewey was a kind, proud, and devoted family man whose greatest joy in life was being with the people he loved most. One of eight siblings and the father of five sons, he treasured every...
Bertha Helen Schiedt
Jul 23, 2026
Bertha Helen Schiedt of Merrill, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Pinehaven Assisted Living in Hemlock. She was 97 years old. Daughter of the late Nicholas S. and Bertha (Hammer) Malone, she was born on May 8, 1929, in Hannibal, Missouri. She married Herbert A....
Thomas "Tommy" Patrick Keenan
Jul 22, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Patrick Keenan
Merrill, Michigan
Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories and the love of those who knew him. Age 67 years.
The son of the late Thomas L. and Leona M. (Quellette) Keenan, Tommy was born on May 12, 1959, in Edmonton, Canada. Tommy was a devoted...
Michael "Mike" Thayer
Jul 21, 2026
Michael “Mike” Thayer, age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21 after a five month battle with lymphoma.
Mike was born on November 11, 1967 to Les and Arlene Thayer.
He was a proud 1986 graduate of Orchard View High School where he was on the homecoming court, chosen as the outstanding senior male athlete, and scored the first touchdown on...
Shirley Ruth Howay
Jul 20, 2026
Shirley Ruth Howay, 75, of Maquoketa, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa. No formal services will be held. Shirley was born April 10, 1951, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of James Thomas and Freida Josephine (Gaertner) Howay.
Shirley was a devoted homemaker and later worked at Hy-Vee for 19 years, where she enjoyed handing out...
Karen Sue Grunow
Jul 20, 2026
Karen Sue Grunow
Saginaw, MI
Beloved sister, sister-in-law, and aunt Passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 77 years.
The daughter of the late Robert and Laura (Graham) Grunow was born on December 3, 1948, in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Bridgeport High School, class of 1967. Karen lived most of her life in St. Petersburg, Florida, working at a...
Kathleen F.A. Paulus
Jul 19, 2026
Kathleen F.A. Paulus
Bay City, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Bay Valley House, with her family and friends at her side. Age 81 years.
The daughter of the late John and Helen (Lippie) Carberry, Kathy was born on December 7, 1944, in Bay City, Michigan. Kathy married Joseph D. Paulus on...
Carla (Boensch) Guzman
Jul 14, 2026
Carla (Boensch) Guzman of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was 51 years old. Carla Boensch was born on January 4, 1975, Saginaw, Michigan, to Glenn and Ruby Boensch. She was a proud 1993 graduate of Heritage High School. She was an active member of DECA...
Helen Annabell McMahon
Jul 12, 2026
Helen Annabell McMahon, a lifelong resident of Merrill, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2026, at HealthSource Saginaw.
Helen was born on April 16, 1945, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late William H. and Arvilla L. (Miller) Tack. She married the love of her life, Timothy James McMahon in 1964; he preceded her in death on February 8,...
Donald "Denny" Dennis Schrader
Jul 11, 2026
Donald “Denny” Dennis Schrader, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 11, 2026 at the age of 76.
Born on June 2, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, Denny was the son of the late Donald Schrader and Lois (Cutler) Schrader. He was a proud graduate of Bridgeport-Spaulding High School...
Keith David Remer
Jul 10, 2026
Keith David Remer
West Bloomfield, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith David Remer. He left this world way too early on July 10, 2026, at the age of 44.
The son of David and Sharon (Williams) Remer, Keith was born on December 17, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a proud graduate of...
David Allan Enos
Jul 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Allan Enos, who departed this life on July 8, 2026. Born on September 26, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Samuel and Ann (Kennedy) Enos, David spent his final years in Omer, Michigan, surrounded by the people and places he loved.
David lived a life defined by hard work, determination,...
Scott C. Colpean
Jul 7, 2026
Scott C. Colpean
Thomas Township, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 68 years.
The son of the late James H. and Patricia A. (Tenny) Colpean, Scott was born on June 28, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan. He proudly graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School with the class of...
Ralph Arnold Gaunt
Jul 6, 2026
Ralph Arnold Gaunt of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Wellspring of Frankenmuth. He was 94 years old. Ralph A. Gaunt was born on December 11, 1931, in East Jordan, Michigan, to the late Ralph A. and Belle E. (Habel) Gaunt. He was a graduate of Birch Run High...
Brenda Jane Nolish
Jul 6, 2026
Brenda Jane Nolish, age 79, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the deep love of her family and friends. She leaves behind the profound legacy of a life lived to the absolute fullest, defined by resilience, service, and an unshakeable devotion to others.
Born on May 25, 1947, to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Piggott) Schmelzer, Brenda grew up...
Shirley A. Jesse
Jul 5, 2026
Shirley A. Jesse
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Meadows on McCarty, with her family at her side. Age 83 years.
The daughter of the late Dorothy (Allen) Eisenbach (Grover Pettit) and Nelson Bean, Shirley was born on September 14, 1942, in West Branch, Michigan. On March 9, 1968, Shirley married Glenn Ted Jesse...
Judith Ellen Sowders
Jul 4, 2026
Judith Ellen Sowders, age 76, of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away following a brief illness at Covenant Cooper on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with her family by her side.
Judy was born May 5, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Joseph and Betty Dunn.
She earned her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Elementary Education from CMU. Judy taught for Midland Public...
Joseph Simon Santoya
Jul 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joseph Simon Santoya
July 12, 1982 – July 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph Simon Santoya, who left this world far too soon at the age of 43.
Joseph is lovingly survived by his devoted parents, Stella Reyna and David Santoya. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Grandpa Juan A....
Russell Lane Jones Sr.
Jul 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Russell Lane Jones Sr., age 82, of Saginaw, Michigan, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Healthsource Saginaw. Russell was born on December 1, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Albert and Pearl Jones. Throughout his life, he was known as a devoted husband, loving father,...
Sharon Lee DeShone
Jul 2, 2026
Sharon Lee DeShone, age 83, of Kochville Township, passed away on July 2, 2026. Sharon was born on September 1, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Sharon graduated from Arthur Hill High School, class of 1959. She was united in marriage with her loving husband, Ronald Thomas DeShone, on April 25, 1964. Together they raise three children. She was a loving and devoted...